St Mary the Virgin, Badby

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St Mary the Virgin, Badby

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SERVICES
As one of five parishes in the United Benefice, our Sunday services vary. During the interregnum, when services are scheduled, they are: Holy Communion at 10am; Family Service at 10am aimed at children with activities and refreshments at half-time; and Evensong at 6pm taken by the lay band. We use Order One in Traditional Language (2000) for all Holy Communions.

COMMUNITY
Social events, such as the Fayre, barn dances, Lenten soup lunches and concerts are arranged by the PCC to incorporate more people from the village into church events. Close relations are kept with the United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Badby, and the village school.

THE BUILDING
The main structure dates from early C14. The magnificent clerestory was added in C15. The tower was rebuilt in C18. There was a very major restoration in the late C19. A kitchen and toilet were added as a ‘north porch’ in the late C20.
. TOWER
The tower was rebuilt in 1707-9. The height from its base to the top of the pinnacles is 72ft. Its solid floor is 6ft above the nave floor.
. BELLS
The rotten diagonal oak frame was replaced with a steel and iron version with a sixth bell added by John Taylor, Loughborough in 1931-2. The cracked 4th bell was replaced in 2000. The bells are rung in the full-circle English manner for most services, with practices every Wednesday.
. CLOCK
Made in 1712, drives one clock face. The hourly clock chimes & daytime quarter chimes are radio-controlled and independent of the clock.
. OUTSIDE
The replacement nave gable cross was fitted in 2001 to mark the Millennium. The churchyard was closed for burials in 1886. The parish cemetery is in Brookside Lane.

INCUMBENTS
The first rector of Badby with Newnham, appointed in mid C13, was Henry de Cokenato. From 1285 appointments were made by Evesham Abbey. After its dissolution, appointments were made by Christ Church Oxford until 1919.
The United Benefice of Badby with Newnham and Charwelton with Fawsley and Preston Capes was formed in 1990. Revd Sue Faulkner will be licensed on November 6, 2010, two years after Revd Michael Petitt left.

RECORDS
Parish registers (baptisms, marriages and burials) from 1655 and other historical documents and records are held in Northamptonshire Record Office, Wootton Park, Mereway, Northampton NN4 8BQ. 01604 762129.

"A History of Badby Church" (A5 44pp) is available at the church for £3. "A Quick Guide to Badby Church" leaflet is available free in English or French.

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During Interregnum: Church Warden
Mrs Sarah Hartland-Swann
Shakepeares Cottage
Church Hill
Badby
NN11 3AR
Tel: (01327) 872193
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Monday

Evening Service of the Word
A short said service lasting about 30 minutes. It is a prayer-based service for the Knightley Parishes with quiet times and an opportunity to share concerns with others and in prayer. There is no sermon and instead a Saint of the week is very briefly discussed.
Every third Monday at 6:30 PM for ½ hour until Monday 20th December 2010
Common Worship

Wednesday

Bellringing practice
Tuition with tied clappers for initial handling starts at 6.45pm, but not on Sept 8 2010. Normal practice starts at 7.30pm. Anyone welcome. Attendance averages 15. Special methods for the Spring are Plain Bob Doubles, Little Bob Minor and Cambridge Surprise Minor. Contact 01327 871806 for further details. We ring for 45 minutes before every service advertised.
Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours until Wednesday 29th December 2010
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Wedding
Friday 3rd September 2010 at 1:00 PM for ¾ hour
Family Friendly
Art Exhibition
Exhibition and sale of paintings and sculture by local artists in the Church. A proportion of sales will go to church funds. Tea and cake available 2 -4.30pm.
Saturday 4th September 2010 at 12:00 PM for 5 hours
Art Exhibition
Exhibition and sale of paintings and sculture by local artists in the Church. A proportion of sales will go to church funds. Tea and cake available 2-5pm.
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 12:00 PM for 5 hours
BADBY FAYRE 2010
The bi-annual village community fayre in the church, chapel, on The Green with stalls, games, teas, rides -all to raise money for church building restoration fund. Also an Art Show in the Church on Saturday and Sunday. As part of the same community event there will be vintage agricultural equipment demonstrations in Fennell's field and the annual show for the horticultural society in the village hall.
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 2:00 PM
All Day Event
Family Friendly
Benefice Communion
For the Knightley Parishes during the Inter-regnum. Celebrated by the Revd Viv Baldwin.
Sunday 12th September 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee Common Worship
Family Service
Special form of family service aimed at children, each with a theme, activities and refreshments half way through.
Sunday 19th September 2010 at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee Common Worship
Harvest Tea
The harvest celebration will include a tea and hymns chosen by the village.
Sunday 3rd October 2010 at 4:00 PM for 1 hour
Family Friendly
Family Service
Special form of family service aimed at children, each with a theme and refreshments half way through.
Sunday 10th October 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly
Family Service
A service aimed especially at children and their families with a theme carried through into activities during the midway refreshments break.
Sunday 10th October 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly creche Coffee
Benefice Communion
Holy Communion for the five Knightley Parishes during the inter-regnum, presided over by the Rev Viv Baldwin.
Sunday 17th October 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee Common Worship
United Benefice Communion
For the Knightley Parishes during the inter-regnum, led by the Rev
Sunday 17th October 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee Common Worship
Licensing of the Revd Sue Faulkner
The licensing of the Revd Sue Faulkner as priest-in-charge of the Knightley Parishes will take place in Badby or Newnham church in the afternoon - time to be confirmed. Her husband, the Revd Paul McLeod, will be instituted to the Whittlewood Parishes in the evening!
Saturday 6th November 2010 at 3:00 PM for 1½ hours
Family Friendly Coffee Common Worship
Wedding
Saturday 27th November 2010 at 1:30 PM for ¾ hour
Family Friendly Common Worship
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A Church Near You ID: 16443
Built: C14-C20
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Bishop of Peterborough
Archdeaconry: NORTHAMPTON (281)
Deanery: DAVENTRY (28103)
Parish Legal Name: BADBY (280077)