The Graffoe Parochial Church Council (PCC) wishes to inform all those whose loved ones are resting in the following: Graffoe Parish churches: (St Andrew’s Boothby Graffoe, All Saints’ Coleby, All Saints’ Harmston, St Peter’s Navenby, St John the Baptist Temple Bruer and All Saints Wellingore, that routine topple testing of all headstones is to be undertaken during the month of March 2026 by each Village Church Committee (VCC).An initial visual inspection will comprise:Damaged or eroding bondingMovement of parts of a memorial from its original positionKerb stones breaking apartUndermined or unstable foundationsLeaning memorials – particularly if there is evidence of recent movementEvidence of structural damage or disturbance (e.g. cracksThe presence of vegetation, which may cause cracks etc to widen.Before this takes place, we would request that families kindly check their loved one’s headstone for any signs of movement or potential hazard to other users of the churchyard.You will appreciate that it is families’ responsibility to maintain their loved one/s gravestones and rectify any problemassociated with it. If this work could be undertaken prior to 1 March 2026, when the topple testing will commence, this would be appreciated. During the topple testing, in the event of an unsafe headstone being identified, a notice will be placed on the headstone itself and attempts made, where possible, to contact relatives.Where we have been unsuccessful in contacting relatives and the headstone in question remains unsafe, further guidance will be sought by the PCC from the Lincoln Diocese’ Advisory Committee as to the next course of action that is needed to be undertaken.From Graffoe Parochial Church CouncilEmail: admin@graffoechurches.co.uk
<br>The tree will be decorated and available for viewing from 14th December, with Carols At All Saints at 4.00 pm on 21st December.<br><br><i>Baubles cost £5.00 each to sponsor and will have your special </i><i>person’s name attached to them.</i><br><br>Please contact Toni Butroid on 01522 811242 for a sponsorship envelope.<br><b><br>Proceeds In Aid of All Saints’ Church, Wellingore</b>
Many people came along to the Jubilee Gardens to see the Town Crier announce the commencement of the celebrations, with the Duke of Rutland cutting the ribbon. This was followed by various activities in the church, as well as community displays in the Memorial Hall. The Celebration Cake competition was won by Rev Kathryn Windslow, with the adult winner of the Photographic Competition being Rev Stuart Foster; William Taylor was the winner of the children’s section, and the People’s Choice was won by Paul Hathaway.The updated Timeline in the church, which now covers a 1,000 year period of both local and national events, is on permanent display, should you wish to pop into the church to study this.The weekend was rounded off with All Saints’ Harvest Festival celebration, which was enjoyed by some 70 people. It was certainly a weekend to remember.
