Not to be confused with the Electoral Register, which is the one you have to be on in order to vote in local and national elections, the church Electoral Roll is simply a list of names and addresses of our church membership here in Graffoe ParishThe Churches in Graffoe Parish comprise of the followingSt Andrews, Boothby GraffoeAll Saints, ColebyAll Saints, HarmstonSt Peter's, NavenbySt John the Baptist, Temple BruerAll Saints, WellingoreNot only does the Roll give an indication to the powers that be of how healthy our churches are, the number of people on it also affects how many members we are allowed to have on our PCC. Currently we have 190 people on the Roll, which allows us to have 14 elected members.Every person listed on the roll is eligible to attend and vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), which this year is on Thursday 22 May at 7:30pm in the Church Hall, Catwalk, NavenbyTo be eligible to be on the Roll you must be over 16, baptised, and live within the Parish of Graffoe. If you live outside the Parish you must have habitually attended public worship at any of our six churches (listed above) during the six months prior to the preparation of the new Roll.You will see the Notice of Preparation of a New Roll on the Noticeboards of all the Graffoe Parish churches Electoral Roll officers for each church will be available at services with application forms or email your completed and scanned form to admin@graffoechurches.co.uk.YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD THE FORM AND PRINT IT YOURSELF.CLICK THE BOX THAT SAYS "DOWNLOAD"You can also drop your completed form to: 18 Clint Lane, Navenby LN5 0EXPlease note On your Electoral Roll application you can only choose one church (listed above) this could be the one you attend the most or your village church. Those who attend Altogather Cafe Church come under All Saints ,WellingorCompleted forms need to be returned by Wednesday 23 April at the latest. The new Roll will then be published on Thursday 24 April in plenty of time for the APCMAny questions please email admin@graffoechurches.co.uk
Please contact the interim headteacher Mr D Nicholson for more details:<br>Telephone: 01522 810627<br>Email: enquiries@coleby.lincs.sch.uk
This centuries old tradition is a great way to help to keep fit and it's good for mental stimulation too. You don't have to be strong or musical - bellringers come from all walks of life and ages.The initial teaching takes several weeks after which you can begin to ring with the band at church services, weddings and festivals.We practice on Thursday evenings between 7:30pm and 9pm alternating between Navenby and Wellingore churches.It's FREE and we always pop to the pub afterwards. Ring PAUL on 07779 107201or email David at 4me.djrandall@gmail.comAny lapsed ringers who fancy making a comeback are most welcome!
