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January 2015 90p
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TABLE OF SERVICES JANUARY 2015
CASTOR
MARHOLM
Sun 4th
Epiphany
Sunday
8am BCP Communion
10.15am Family Communion
6pm Evensong
9am Holy
Communion
Wed 7th
10am Holy Communion
Fri 9th
10.30am Pre-School
Sun 11th
Baptism of
Christ
8am Holy Communion
10:15am Sung Eucharist
6pm Evensong
Wed 14th
10am Holy Communion
Sun 18th
Epiphany 2
8am Holy Communion
10:15am Sung Eucharist with
Family Praise (in church)
6pm Evensong
Wed 21st
10am Holy Communion
Sun 25th
Epiphany 3
8am Holy Communion
10:15am Sung Eucharist
Wed 28th
10am Holy Communion
Fri 30th
9.30am Castor School Eucharist
(in church)
SUTTON
UPTON
STIBBINGTON
WATER
NEWTON
6pm Epiphany
Twelfth Night
Service
9am Holy
Communion
9:15am Family
Worship
9am Holy
Communion
9am Morning
Worship
9am Holy
Communion (BCP)
9am Morning
Worship
6pm Holy
Communion
9am Holy
Communion
6pm Holy
Communion
Daily Services: Angelus & Mattins at 7.30am and Angelus & Evensong at 6pm at Castor.
Morning Worship is a simplified, short service (35mins or so) consisting of hymns, prayers, a reading and a
homily reflecting on the Gospel of the day. It does not include Holy Communion. There is always a
Communion Service at Castor at 10.15am every Sunday.
Front cover pictures: Castor CE Primary School Key Stage 1 Nativity Play 2014.
Pictures courtesy of Mark Ratchford.
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THE RECTORY
JANUARY 2015
New Year’s Day has not always been the 1st of January in England. While most countries in Western
Europe recognized 1st January as New Year's Day even before they adopted the Gregorian Calendar in
1582, in England New Year’s Day was always the 25th March, this being the Feast of the Annunciation
otherwise known as Lady Day, named thus after the Virgin Mary. The 25th March (being nine months
before Christmas Day) was traditionally the day when the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was
to be the Mother of Jesus. England only adopted 1st January as the start of the New Year in 1752 when
England finally came into step with the rest of Europe and also adopted the Gregorian Calendar. Not only
did we count our years from 25th March to 25th March, meaning that for the first three months of the
year England was still in the previous years as far as Europe was concerned; we were also 11 days behind
Europe since Pope Gregory in 1582 introduced the Leap Year to ensure that every four years the year and
the earth’s orbit round the Sun was re-synchronized. So in England until 1752, the 25th March, the Feast
of the Annunciation to Mary was not only New Year’s Day but also Budget Day when all
accounts were rendered and it was a quarter day for paying rents. Budget Day was
changed in 1752 by the addition of 11 days to the date, hence the reason Budget Day
is traditionally still 6th April today.
You may understandably say “so what?” But for me the fact that England reckoned
the years from Lady Day to Lady Day also indicates something of England’s
traditional veneration of Our Lady Mary the Mother of Jesus. Devotion to Mary
used to be so widespread in England that this country acquired the soubriquet
“Our Lady’s Dowry”. This title was widely used throughout Europe to describe
England in the medieval period, as devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary in
England was particularly strong. It was believed that England belonged in
some special way to Mary, who was seen as the country's special intercessor"
. The late 14th century famous painting called the Wilton Diptych shows the
hapless Richard II kneeling before Mary holding the infant Jesus. In the
picture an angel holds the Cross of St George, the staff of which is
surmounted by an orb featuring a small map of England.
In the Bible, in John’s Gospel we read that Jesus while on
the cross, commended the care of his Mother Mary to his
Beloved Disciple “and from that hour he (the Beloved
Disciple) took her into his own home”. (John 19:27).
That is why so many people have images of Mary in
their own homes on the principle that what Jesus said
to his first disciples also applies to those of us who
aspire to be his later followers. The image of Mary
nursing her Son is a guarantor of the Incarnation, of
the Word becoming flesh as one of us and living
amongst us, sharing our lives, hence its importance
theologically. One of the most ancient prayers,
originally written in Greek, is called sub tuum
praesidium” (Latin = under thy protection) goes
thus:
We fly to thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
despise not our petitions
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in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Living as we do in a world that seems both disturbingly uncertain and in places dangerous, I commend our
parishes and all our people at the beginning of this new year to the prayers of Our Lady of England,
praying that you may all have a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
With best wishes,
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Find out what’s happening for families and children in our churches
during January…
Sunday 4th
10:15am at Castor, please join us for our Family
Communion service followed by refreshments in the
Cedar Centre.
Friday 9th
10:30am Preschool service in Castor Church
Sunday 11th
9:15am at Sutton, Family Worship followed by
refreshments.
10:15am
Castor Children’s Church session in the Cedar Centre.
Sunday 18th
10:15am at Castor, please join us for our Family Praise
service (held this month in church)
Sunday 25th
10:15am at Castor Children’s Church session in the Cedar Centre
We hope to see you, all welcome!
PARISH RECORDS DECEMBER 2014
Baptisms
Brother and sister Samuel James Mastin and Lily Cate Mastin, the children of Chris and Justine Mastin
were baptised at the Church of St Kyneburgha of Castor on 29th November 2014. Their mother Justine
Anne Mastin was also baptised at the service and also Samuel & Lily’s Godmother Nadia Taggart. Nadia
lives on Belton Road, Peterborough. The Mastin family live in Splash Lane, Castor.
Xavier Henry Arthur Pearsall, the son of Chloe Pearsall of Newport Way, Ufford, was baptised at the
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Marholm on 7th December 2014.
Alice Lily Pusey and Benjamin Gregory Pusey, the children of Gregory Richard Pusey and Stephanie Anne
Pusey of Moortown Avenue, Drayton, Portsmouth were baptised at the Church of St Kyneburgha of Castor
on 14th December 2014.
Lois Anabel Rosa Morley, the daughter of Nina and Brett Morley was baptised at the Church of St
Kyneburgha of Castor on 21st December 2014. The family live on New Lakeside, Hampton.
First Communion
Noah Atkinson, Samuel Mastin and Lily Mastin took their First Communion at the Church of St Kyneburgha
of Castor on 30th November 2014
Funerals
The funeral of Jane Elizabeth Wilkes, who died on 1st December 2014 aged 62, took place at
Peterborough Crematorium on 17th December 2014. Jane was the wife of Harry Wilkes of Broad Close,
Eastfield, Peterborough and mother of Sharon.
Memorial Service
A service of memorial and thanksgiving for the life of Robert Dowd who died aged 43 took place at The
Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary at Marholm on 13th December 2014. Robert, who passed away in
America was baptised as a child at the Church in Marholm.
Interment of Ashes
The ashes of the late Eric Waterfield were interred in the Garden of Remembrance at The Church of St
Kyneburgha of Castor on 5th December 2014.
The ashes of the late John Willis were interred in the churchyard at the Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary
at Marholm on 5th December 2014.
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You are invited to attend Afternoon Tea
In celebration of the ministry and commitment of
Revd Canon William Burke
to the benefice and to mark the occasion of his retirement
On Sunday 8th February 2015 at 2.30pm
In the School Hall of Castor CE Primary School
For catering purposes it would be helpful if you could confirm attendance
to admin.castor@btconnect.com by 26th January
Donations towards a collection for William may be given to the
Church Wardens of any of the six churches within our Benefice
or to Jo in the Parish Office
FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Happy New Year, I hope everyone had a good Christmas. As I write this, it is early
December, the sun is shinning and things haven't happened yet, but I must say my 'thank
you's'.
A thank you to Kay for putting on such a super spread for our Christmas Lunch, we did so enjoy it. A thank
you to all the Christmas Flower Arrangers, the Church looked amazing. In advance a thank you to the
School for taking on the making of the Christingles, will tell you all about it in the February Magazine, I'm
sure it was an experience for one and all. And thank you also for our lunch.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20th, 2.30pm in the Cedar Centre, Chapter Room. It will be
our AGM, chat, and please tell us about your funniest moment during the Christmas break.
And finally, a big thankyou to everyone who made the village such super place to live in.
Crampons are good for the feet in icy weather!
Jay Winfrey
PHOENIX GROUP
Happy New Year to you all. We have planned lunch for Wednesday 4th February 12 for 12.30
at The Prince of Wales Feathers. We will need to know numbers and food orders by 1st February and
menus will be available from Jennie 380303 or Enid 380555. We really hope you'll be able to join us.
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COFFEE MORNING THANK YOU
Many thanks to all those who came and supported, helped and ate lots of cake at the recent coffee
morning. We raised a superb £310, which meant we could go out and a buy a brand new oven for the
Cedar Centre on the very same day!
Helen Boulton
NEW PIANO
We are very grateful to Ted and Lynne Thain for donating their piano to the Cedar Centre. The old
electronic one had some "technical issues" which we were unable to repair, so we were delighted to
receive this excellent replacement. Apparently it was also the one used during The Trust's very first
fundraising event! The excess money raised from the coffee morning will be going towards supplying
special castors for the piano so that the floor is not damaged when it is moved.
Helen Boulton
PARISH NEWS
As you should know from the flier in the December issue, the subscriptions for the Parish News are now
due for 2015. The price remains at £9 for a yearly subscription or 90p for an individual copy, which is very
good value considering all the information the magazine contains.
It would be very helpful if the money could be paid promptly and if you are out when your deliverer calls
perhaps you could arrange to take it to his or her house. The deliverers do a sterling job every month and
I am very grateful to them. I would also like to thank particularly Sue Humphries and Carol Mackaoui who
make sure that the magazines get to the deliverers on time.
Last but not least, my thanks go to Margaret, Monica and Gwen who count out all the magazines and
fliers and keep me entertained at the same time.
If you know of anyone new to the village who would like a copy of the Parish News please inform Jo in the
Parish Office or myself on 380510 or e-mail ptedcastle@hotmail.co.uk
On behalf of the Parish News Team I wish you all the best for 2015.
Pam Tedcastle
23RD JANUARY – AN EVENING WITH WILLIAM CHANGE OF
VENUE
Please note that for technical reasons the Will-I-am evening will now take place in St Kyneburgha's Church
on 23rd January and not Castor School Hall. Doors will open at 7.30 pm. As the demand for tickets has
been so exceptional and sold out we are operating a waiting list and looking at ways to make more tickets
available. Please contact Jo Morris at the Benefice Office on 380900 or email
admin.castor@btconnect.com if you wish to register your interest
Chris Murrell
EVERGREEN NEWS
We wish you all a very happy new year. Our January meetings are as follows:
Thursday 15th 2pm in the Village Hall for Club Meeting
Thursday 29th 2pm in the Village Hall for Club Meeting (please note that subscriptions will be due)
Jean Anker, Evergreen Committee
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SUTTON CHURCH NEWS
November saw the re-launch of Sutton’s monthly Eucharist service. This short, family friendly communion
service (for all ages) is held at Sutton church on the fourth Sunday of each month, starting at 9am. It is
ideal for those who would like to take communion with their family but have commitments later in the
day, the service ends at 9.40 followed by refreshments and cake! All are very welcome, so please come
and join us in our beautiful church, we look forward to seeing you.
P.S. Don’t forget the Sutton Quiz Night/Fish and Chip Supper on Friday 30th January, 7.30pm in Castor
Village Hall. Tickets £10 per head. Teams of 8 max.
Sarah Hilton
Church Warden Tel: 01780 784700
2015 ROOFWORK, FRIENDS AND TREASURE HUNTING
Thank you to everyone who joined in the Raise the Roof sing a long – the money raised will go towards
repairing the leak-prone areas where the roof-hips join the tower and towards the major project for 2015
– replacing the Lady Chapel roof in September. The cost of £32,000 will be met through fundraising, grant
applications and loans.
This year we want to encourage Friends to sign up to make a regular donation - from £5+ a month - £60+
a year. This provides an essential backbone to our work and in return we will be holding an annual
exclusive event and offering priority access to ticketed events. See our website
www.castorchurchtrust.co.uk for how to become a Friend.
This month we will be fixing our 2015 programme – but I can tell you that alongside new history events,
we will be running a Treasure Hunt around the villages in June. It will require general knowledge and good
observation skills! Hunting will be rewarded by afternoon tea and local beer.
Finally – I’d like to welcome Brian Gibson and Richard Perkins as new Trustees – more in the February
News.
Antonia Pounsett
St Kyneburgha Building Preservation Trust
'AT HOME' COFFEE MORNING - IN AID OF
MND (MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE)
Thankyou to those who came and supported my coffee morning or who kindly sent donations because
they couldn't make it. The weather helped us all enjoy a morning of drinking fresh coffee eating cakes and
chatting either in the house or the garden. The raffle tickets sold well, all the plants were sold and the
cakes either eaten or sold. A total of £935.50 was raised and has been made up to £1000.00 to give to
MND. The amount is being recorded on the tribute site in memory of Neil Platt on behalf of my brother,
but the actual money will be given to Cambridgeshire North MND to help care for those locally who suffer
from this terrible disease. Thank you again.
Julie Taylor
POPPY APPEAL
The Poppy Appeal collected a magnificent sum of £940.37. This includes the loose change collection at the
church during the Remembrance Sunday service. My sincere thanks to all involved.
Brian Goode
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NEWS FROM CASTOR SCHOOL
The school has been filled with Christmas excitement and preparation in the last few weeks of the term.
We were delighted to receive a beautiful Nativity Scene carved from olive wood in Bethlehem. The
Foundation Governors – Rector William, Mrs Maggie Noble, Mr David Edwards and Mrs Chris Murrell
presented it to the school at the start of Advent. It sits proudly on our altar next to our Advent ring and
has been the focus of many discussions and reflections about the true meaning of Christmas.
This message was reinforced
by our wonderful Nativity
production featuring all of
our children in Reception,
Year 1 and Year 2.
‘BAUBLES’ focused on the
story of Jesus’ birth revisited
through the story of school
children preparing for
Christmas. It featured some
familiar characters in the
roles of the school teachers.
I was particularly impressed
by Mr Ratch’s organisation
of the school featured in the
play! Our children did an
excellent job of the
production with great
singing and acting.
Mrs Salisbury did a wonderful job of orchestrating the proceedings and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed
the show.
It was nice to welcome The Evergreens along for their Christmas lunch and they were treated to a
performance afterwards.
We say farewell to Mrs Sue Marsden, one of our teachers, at the end of the term. Mrs Marsden is a keen
and able linguist and has passionately trumpeted the importance of learning a language in the four years
she has been at the school. In addition she has reinvigorated singing and performance organising our
Christmas Concert for our Year 3 to Year 6 pupils as well as other exciting musical events in the past. She
will be greatly missed and we wish her all the best for the future. Mrs Helen Boulton will be taking on her
role of teacher in Year 1 for three days a week and will be working with our Deputy Head, Miss Selina
Pacey. We will be looking to recruit a full time replacement for September 2015.
To keep fully up to date of the comings and goings of our busy school please have a look at our website
www.castorschool.com.
2015 will undoubtedly be another busy year and one we are looking to fill with exciting learning
opportunities for our pupils. If you are able to help in anyway please do contact the school.
Mark Ratchford, Head teacher, Castor CE Primary School
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Quiz Night
with Fish & Chip Supper
In aid of Sutton Church
Friday 30th January 2015 7:30pm
Castor & Ailsworth Village Hall
General ‘pub style’ quiz
Fish & Chip supper (incl in ticket price) – Bar – Raffle
Why not bring some friends and enter a team!
For tickets, and further information
please telephone
01780 784700 or text 0772 9449 259
£10 per person
GARDENERS
'PROPER POSH PARTY'
A NEW YEAR FETE
AT MARHOLM
on Saturday 24th January at
Castor Village Hall 7.30
(for meal at 8pm)
Saturday 31st January 2-4pm
In Marholm Village Hall
There will be a Fete
with afternoon tea in the Village Hall
to raise funds for St Mary’s Church
Marholm.
Get out your DJ's and Posh frocks for our
New Year Party with good food
(by Lucy's Kichen), fun and music with
Steve Cutts on the piano and dancing with
'The Collaborators'.
Tickets cost £15. Bring your own drinks
(glasses provided).
Attractions include –
raffle, tombola, stalls including cakes
and produce, crafts, books, bric-abrac, children’s lucky dip etc.
There will also be 'Roman Gold' ale for sale.
Tickets available from Susan Edwards
380110 or Edmund Humphries.
Groups can reserve a table please advise
when you purchase your ticket.
Tickets are £1.50
(including tea and cake)
available from Gina, Fay, Di and
David or at the door on the day
Please book as early as you can,
bookings taken up to 19th January 2015
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MARHOLM NEWS
Dates for your Diary:
Marholm Book Club: Thursday 22nd January 7.30pm @ The Fitzwilliam Arms (The Snug).
Marholm New Year Fete: Saturday 31st January 2pm @ Marholm Village Hall.
Marholm Pudding Club: Thursday 5th February 7.00pm @ Marholm Village Hall.
Marholm Cyclo Sportive: Sunday 17th May 8.00am @ Marholm Village Hall.
Marholm Notices:
Defibrillator Campaign: Marholm Parish Council has initiated a campaign to raise
money for a Village Defibrillator. It is expected that the system will cost around £2500
to install and it is planned that the unit will be installed outside the Village Hall. The
Parish Council have donated an initial £500 to the fund. If you wish to contribute or
donate – please contact parishcouncil@marholmvillage.co.uk or contact Marholm
Parish Council.
Marholm Pudding Club:
The Marholm Pudding Club continues in popularity and we again welcomed the plates
and spoons of many. This included another contingent from Castor and Ailsworth and
even better, they have promised to bring a pudding to the next meeting for us to
sample. (Shall not let you forget that, Brian!)
We had a glorious array of puddings to choose from at the last meeting, from the
traditional festive Christmas goodies, to proper rib sticking winter warmers and as usual
there were remarkably few leftovers! Convivial chat and mulled cider from Chris, means the hour passes
surprisingly quickly.
The Pudding Club attendance money ensures that at each meeting the club manages to break even, but
even so we seem to have acquired a small profit, which will be donated to the Marholm Defibrillator Fund
at the end of the year.
A visit to the Marholm Pudding Club is essential! Puddings galore, traditional or audacious, they are all
available to sample & savour for just £2 (only £1.00 if you bring a pudding). The next meeting will be in
the village hall as usual on Thursday 5th February 7– 8pm when we will be celebrating our second
birthday. Want to know more? Contact Bella Craven or email: puddingclub@marholmvillage.co.uk
Marholm Book Club:
Thank you to all who made the Marholm Book club meeting on 20th November. Many
had read at least one of the two books. The two books chosen for the next read are
“The Humans” (a sort of Sci-fi comedy ) and “Closer than you think” (a scary
psychological thriller)
Marholm Book Club meets on a regular basis. Come and join the next meeting on 22nd
January, 7.30pm @ The Fitzwilliam Arms (in the Snug), Marholm. No need to read the book(s) – just come
along and enjoy a friendly chat. Want to know more? Contact Sue Welch 01733 262904 or email:
bookclub@marholmvillage.co.uk .
Marholm wishes everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Find out all the latest news and events at: www.marholmvillage.co.uk
or email: events@marholmvillage.co.uk
See us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marholmvillage
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From £30
Tuesday mornings
11.15 - 12.15
The Cedar Centre
Church Walk, Castor
(special rates for OAPs & unemployed)
Drainage problems also dealt with
Blocked gutters cleared
Unwanted items removed
CRB Checked – 20 years experience
Contact: Nigel Jennings at
nigel@familyj.co.uk
Tel: 01733 572151 or
07793 007647
Call 07459 124093 today
for prompt attention
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WINTER WARMTH 2014
The weather has taken a turn for the worse over the last
few days, so with that in mind, are you aware of the help
that Peterborough City Council and other organisations
across the City can give to older and vulnerable people
and families to help them keep warm and well in their
homes?
Peterborough Care & Repair
Peterborough Care & Repair offer help and advice about keeping your home warm, safe and dry during
the winter months. They can also signpost to other organisations that may be able to help:
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‘Handyperson’ scheme for vulnerable people and those aged 60 years old or older carrying out
small jobs around the house. There is no income based criteria for this service.
Telephone 01733 863860 to find out more.
Access to a small amounts of Gas Safety Council Funding which may be utilised for gas issues –
dependent on your age and/or disability and also whether you’re getting certain benefits.
Access to central heating and boiler replacement grants – subject to an eligibility criteria and
means testing.
For vulnerable and disabled people assistance with charitable funding searches.
External wall insulation scheme for park homes – subject to an eligibility criteria and means
testing.
Signposting to the ‘Heataborough’ Green Deal Scheme.
For more information please contact 01733 863895
Heataborough
Peterborough City Council has been awarded a £4 million subsidy fund by the government as part of the
Green Deal programme to help local landlords and householders in the central areas of Peterborough to
afford home energy efficiency improvements such as external solid wall insulation. For more information
and to see if you’re eligible please visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/environment/heataborough.aspx
Age UK
Contact Age UK to access practical help for those aged 65 and over during the winter months; this includes
the loan and delivery of emergency heaters, home visits to do emergency shopping, snow clearing at older
people’s properties, referral to Care & Repair, signposting and referral to other organisations and follow
up contact to check all is well.
Telephone: 01733 564185 Email: reception@ageukpeterborough.org.uk
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offer help, support and friendship throughout the year.
Telephone: 01733 564540 Email: info@peterboroughsa.org.uk
Winter Fuel Payment
If you were born on or before 5 July 1952, find out if you’re eligible for an amount between £100 - £300 in
winter fuel payments by visiting www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
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LOCAL
PIANO TEACHER
Freshly Made
& Delivered to your Door
(Ailsworth village based)
View our menu at
www.villagepizzas.co.uk
Would your son or daughter
like to learn to play the
piano/keyboard?
Tue-Sat 6pm til the phone
stops ringing!
Please call
Sara Thompson
01780
784587
07718535306
or 01733 380599
on
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DIARY DATES FOR JANUARY 2015
Monday 5th
2-4pm
Ailsworth Sewing Bee in the Methodist Chapel
Wednesday 7th
10am
Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
Monday 12th
7- 9.30pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
2-4pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
7- 9.30pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Wednesday 14th 10am
Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
2-4pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Monday 19th
7- 9.30pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Tuesday 20th
2:30pm
Fellowship Group meeting in the Cedar Centre
Wednesday 21st
10am
Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
2-4pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Thursday 22nd
7:30pm
Marholm Book Club at The Fitzwilliam Arms
Friday 23rd
7:30pm
An evening with William, Castor School Hall
Monday 26th
7- 9.30pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Wednesday 28th 10am
Coffee Morning in the Cedar Centre
Thursday 29th
8pm
Castor Church 200 Club draw at the Prince of Wales
Friday 30th
7:30pm
Sutton Quiz with Fish & Chip Supper, Castor Village Hall
Saturday 31st
2pm
Marholm New Year Fete at Marholm Village Hall
2-4pm
Bowls Club in the Village Hall, Castor
Do you have something to feature in Parish News?
Material for Parish News can be given to the Parish Office in the following ways:
Email: admin.castor@btconnect.com
Post: c/o The Cedar Centre, Church Walk, Peterborough, Castor, PE5 7AX or deliver by hand – there is now a
postbox next to the entrance door to the Cedar Centre.
Or Call: 01733 380900.
The deadline for copy for the February 2015 magazine will be Friday 16th January.
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CHURCH OF S T. KYNEBURG HA OF CAS TOR
www.castorchurch.co.uk
BENEFICE CONTACTS
The Revd Canon William Burke
The Rectory
5 Church Hill, Castor
Peterborough PE5 7AU
E-mail: wburke@btinternet.com
Tel: 01733 380244
Assistant Priest
Revd Fr Ray Hemingray
4 Holywell Way, Longthorpe
Peterborough PE3 6SS
Email: rh@raymondhemingray.co.uk
Tel: 01733 262523
Retired Priest
Revd Canon Haydn Smart
Email: havenincastor@btinternet.com
Tel: 01733 380460
In addition to preparation for weddings, baptisms and funerals Parish Clergy welcome being
contacted for home visits including communion at home, hospital visits, blessing of houses,
confession and other private matters or whenever there is a need to do so.
Castor Benefice Office
Benefice Administrator - Mrs Jo Morris
The Cedar Centre, Church Walk, Castor, Peterborough, PE5 7AY
Email: admin.castor@btconnect.com Tel: 01733 380900
In the first instance, please contact Jo for all general enquiries relating to weddings, baptisms,
parish records, daily church enquiries including visits, material for the website and Parish
Magazine.
Kath Henderson, Benefice Lay Reader
Tel 01733 380452
Bridget Spencer, Benefice Lay Reader
Tel 01733 381175
Pastoral Team Co-ordinator
Carol Savage
Tel 01733 380981
Church Wardens and Parish Contacts
St Kyneburgha of Castor
Helen Boulton - 01733 380064
(Please contact Helen for a lift to 10:15am
Sunday service at Castor)
Simon Leeds - 01733 380579
The Blessed Virgin Mary at
Marholm
William Craven - 01733 263461
Andrew Jarvis - 01733 380939
St Michael and All Angels Sutton
Peter Lee - 01780 782703
Sarah Hilton - 01780 784700
St John the Baptist at Upton
Lyn Bell - 01733 380766
David Longfoot - 01733 380301
St John the Baptist Church at Stibbington
Richard Winfrey – 01780 782431
Carol Lindsay - 01780 782338
St Remigius Water Newton
Tony Capon – 01733 237500
The Cedar Centre, Castor
For booking enquiries please telephone 01733 380541 or email office@thecedarcentre.co.uk or view our
website at www.thecedarcentre.co.uk
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Village Venues For Hire
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Castor & Ailsworth Village Hall
The Cedar Centre, Castor
For the larger event up to 160, with
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Up to 72, with dvd, video and projection services, separate kitchen.
The Chapter Room offers meeting facilities boardroom style for up to 8
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Tel: 380349
www.thecedarcentre.co.uk
Tel: 380541
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Marholm Village Hall
St Michael’s Hall, Sutton
Ailsworth
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Tel: 380255
Tel: 266076
Tel: 380900
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