West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Refreshments

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Coates by Stow • St Edith

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The glory of St Edith’s is its medieval woodwork. Magnificent rood screen with its loft and oak boarded tympanum dominates the church. It is the only surviving example in Lincolnshire. Please come and see our wonderful church mice.

The Church is an architectural gem, an oasis of peace and serenity located in the midst of a busy, working farm.

It is a living place of worship with regular services.

Postcode: LN1 2DW

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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Almost every century has made a distinctive contribution to the structure, a testimony to the many people whose spiritual home it has been. Amazingly it escaped the ravages of the Reformation and rebellion, aided, no doubt by the moated situation.

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Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed church, greatly restored in the early 19th century, including the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass by Revd. H.V. Bayley working in collaboration with architect Edward Wilson.

Be a church explorer and enjoy our Family and Heritage Trails and related activities.

Short musical performances will take place throughout the weekend.

Please see their website/Facebook for further details

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Postcode: DN17 3SF

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Scothern - St Germain

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

Mentioned in Domesday Book, rebuilt over the years on land owned by Bardney Abbey between 1154 and 1536, who had the right to appoint the priest. Medieval tower with six bells, clock and font presented by the Ellison family. Three double stained glass windows and a medieval grave slab. Fine needlework examples include altar cloths, wall hangings and kneelers. War memorial. Themed exhibition - Village Hobbies and Pastimes, including displays and practical demonstrations.

Postcode: LN2 2UA (please note this is different to the brochure's postcode, which is not correct)

Open 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

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Wragby - Methodist

Richard Croft / Wragby Methodist church / CC BY-SA 2.0

A small 19th century Methodist Chapel. Inside we have an organ dedicated to the men and one woman who died during WWI and WWII. We are a warm and welcoming chapel, altered to suit our needs in the 21st century.

Postcode: LN8 5RA

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene

Richard Croft, Rothwell, St Mary Magdalene, CC BY-SA 2.0

Major parts of the church date from the Norman period and the Anglican parish register dates from 1562. There are nine rich Norman arches in the nave. The tower was originally Saxon. The church was repaired and enlarged in 1849.

Display of flowers.

Postcode: LN7 6BB

Open 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Minting - St Andrew

Minting - St Andrew. Photo by Dave Hitchborne Creative Commons Licence

St Andrew’s will be open as a quiet church for people to enjoy the
peaceful surroundings of a beautiful village church.

Postcode: LN9 5RS, click here to find on Google Maps

visit us on ExploreChurches here:

https://www.explorechurches.org/church/st-andrew-minting

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church

Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The church was built in 1897 as a memorial to John Robinson, pastor of the Mayflower Pilgrims.

We hold a permanent Pilgrim exhibition in our Mayflower Room.

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews is listed by the British Institute of Organ Studies as an instrument of national heritage importance.

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 1pm - 4pm.

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The church has its own website which can be visited here: Gainsborough United Reformed Church.

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The Mayflower Room - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews -

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South Kelsey • St Mary

David Wright, South Kelsey St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s church was originally built around 1228 and rebuilt in 1795 leaving the original tower in place.

There are brass effigies of Sir Richard Hansard and his wife Joan from the 15th century.

Exhibitions of local history.

Postcode: LN7 6PH,

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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North Kelsey • All Hallows

David Purchase, North Kelsey All Hallows, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our peaceful church retains a late Norman ironstone tower, the rest was extensively rebuilt in 1784 and 1869. Interesting 12th and 13th century features can be found incorporated in the rebuilt exterior walls.

Inside a fine 13th century carved coffin lid, 19th century iron rood screen and table tomb of William Frederick Chambers, physician in ordinary to Queen Victoria.

Come and discover our history, enjoy a light lunch, cakes and refreshments.

All welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Postcode: LN7 6EH,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm

Photo: David Purchase, North Kelsey All Hallows, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Holton le Moor • St Luke

Holton le Moor • St Luke. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, source

A warm welcome to our outstanding village church with 13th century features set within a beautiful churchyard. 80 years since the end of WWII so our theme is ‘The Stanley Perry Exhibition’. Captain Perry was the last surviving Tank Commanding Officer of the Sherwood Ranger Yeomanry. Many fascinating memorabilia items of his life and war time career are featured. Stanley was afforded a miliary funeral at St Luke’s in 2021. Light refreshments and free books too.


Stained glass window, St Luke's church, Holton le Moor. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, source

Postcode: LN7 6AG, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10:30am-4pm • Sunday 10:30am--5pm.

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Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels

Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels by Ian S

A display of community crafting works will be displayed in the church to represent what the community workshops and church crafting workshops create. The Angels fully refurbished kitchen and café will be open along with the charity shop in the same building as the church.

Postcode: LN8 6ER

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-3pm • Sunday 10am-1pm

Photo: Ian S, Brookenby Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nettleham • All Saints

Nettleham All Saints - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Dating from Saxon times we have many beautiful stained glass windows, including the Hayward East Window. Wall paintings and Bodley and Garner ceilings can be seen.

Beside the beck, we are a living, thriving church with many and varied activities, central to village life and a place for quiet contemplation and prayer.

Heritage and school input.

Sat 11am-11.45am - Lincoln Society of Recorder Players.

Sat 14pm-3pm - Quarter peel rung on the church bells.

Sun 14.30-15.30 - Songs of Praise - come and join our choir and sing your choice of favourite hymns.

There's more information available at https://www.asn.church/

Postcode: LN2 2PD

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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Nettleham All Saints Interior - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Resurrected Christ among fields and burning stubble, by John Hayward, 1971

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Laughton • All Saints

Richard Croft, All Saints' church, Laughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

Warm and friendly old church Bodley restoration ceiling, chancel, rood screen, reredos (restored 2016).

Large medieval knight for brass rubbing.

War memorial book viewing.

Choral music, Sunday - 2:30pm.

Postcode: DN21 3PP

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm.

Photo: Richard Croft, All Saints' church, Laughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury

Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury - photo Angela Montague

The church’s Indian Syro-Malabar community are lending sari dresses for a display.

There is also information about the WWI memorial. Refreshments will include tea, coffee and cake

Built in 1866 and situated in Cross Street, which is small and narrow, the church is set back from the road.

The church is only a five-minute walk from Marshall’s Yard retail centre, with car parking.

Postcode: DN21 2AX,

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

Photo: Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury - Angela Montague

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Visit the church's own website here: St Thomas Gainsborough

Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury - Photo supplied by church

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Welton • St Mary

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Lovely church with fine features including:

Christ Hospital Window, Memorial Window (planes of WWI and submarines).

Two standards from Old Scampton RAF camp.

Stencilling on ceiling above chancel, (Orford monument).

Ad alleged gravestone of Lincolnshire poacher in the churchyard.

Postcode: LN2 3HZ

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm

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Waddingham • St Mary & St Peter

Richard Croft, St.Mary & St.Peter's church, Waddingham, CC BY-SA 2.0

Situation is east of main village on a high mound; a very peaceful location.

Originally two churches stood here but now only this one remains.

Stations of the Cross are mounted on the walls around the church.

History of the church leaflets available and graveyard plans also available.

Plant stall selling a variety of locally grown items.

The church has its own website here:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14904/

Postcode: DN21 4SU,

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Mary & St.Peter's church, Waddingham, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Upton cum Kexby • All Saints

A jigsaw church of many periods from Anglo-Saxon to Victorian.

There will be a display of kneelers.

Please note car parking will not be available in the Rose and Crown car park but available in cemetery car park in Church Road.

Postcode: DN21 5NQ

Open: 10-11h May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Spridlington - St Hilary

Spridlington St Hilary's by Brian (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0

Enclosed by tall horse chestnut trees, St Hilary’s is an unusual late Victorian church designed by James Fowler of Louth in 1873.

Look for the high tower with saddleback roof, the stained glass windows (particularly the Nativity scenes in the West window) and the Victorian woodwork in the chancel.

The beautiful restored Thomas Nicholson organ is a point of interest.

Postcode: LN8 2DE

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photo: Spridlington St Hilary's by Brian (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0

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Pipes of the restored Thomas Nicholson Organ

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Snitterby • St Nicholas

David Wright, Snitterby Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our church is a little gem because it has several unique features. It has a stone exterior and a warm brick interior typical of James Fowler (rebuilt in 1866).

The tower was rebuilt in 1894. Recent tower restoration work in 2022.

Visit us and enjoy a warm welcome and light refreshments in our lovely church. Cake stall and book stall.

Postcode: DN21 4TY,

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Scotton • St Genewys

St Genewys church, Scotton by J.Hannan-Briggs CC BY-SA 2.0

Theme: ‘Church Mice’. Displays, flower arrangements, activities and a family-friendly ‘church mouse hunt’.

Grade I listed St Genewys is a mainly 13th century church with the top of the tower in the later

Perpendicular style.

Wall memorial to John Morley, Rector 1711-1731, a patron of John Wesley. Hatchment of Fredricks’ family; sometime Lord of the Manor, patron and Baronet of Burwood.

Postcode: DN21 3RB,

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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