November is a time for remembrance. We humbly remember and honour all those people and animals who perished in the two world wars and other conflicts. This post shows a picture of the interior of St Andrew’s decorated to pay homage to those who have fallen on the foreign battlefields and those nearer home.Whilst decorating the Altar, I heard a most moving true story from one of our congregation.A story of a bond between two devoted friends, a man and a horse, and how one made the ultimate sacrifice to save the other. I will relate the story.Grandfather fought in World War One, I think he was a lancer as he always stated that he fought with lance, sword and pistol. The historians often write how this 20th century war was fought with 19th century tactics. The cavalry were instructed, and expected, to charge the enemy leading to enormous casualties amongst riders and horses. Eventually, a decision was taken to disband the cavalry and the soldiers were sent into the trenches. My grandfather was a good rider and both he and his horse called Bess were kept together. They had been together since the beginning of the war and possessed an enduring bond of companionship. Both horse and rider were employed to courier orders from one part of the battle field to the other. This meant they were often a sought after target by the enemy, but together they were lucky and they survived.Then, during the battle of the Somme, Bess heard the missile coming towards them long before Grandfather and she threw him from his saddle into a trench. Although wounded, Grandfathers life was saved but poor Bess was killed instantly. Grandfather never forgot Bess and would tell all his grandchildren from an early age about the heroic Bess.St Andrew’s Church is open most days, weather dependent. It possess two war memorials and one war grave which commemorate soldiers who fell in Belgium, France and East Africa.If you are passing South Thoresby then please call and see our Church and the Remembrance day display.
A big thank you to all those who attended St Andrew’ Church over the weekend of the 14th and 15th September when we were proud to participate in the wonderful Open Churches event. This very popular festival sees many of the beautiful churches and chapels across the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds and Coast open their doors to visitors.Many of those visiting Saint Andrew’s were fascinated by the Medieval Graffiti that can be seen on our 13th century font, as well as the simple but beautiful Romanesque Revival stained glass windows. Curiously, there were only a few that found all seven of our elusive church mice !
A collage of pictures from the successful St Andrew’s Summer craft fair weekend. A big ”thank you” to all the stall holders & attendees. Hopefully everyone found that special something. The next opportunity will be the Christmas craft fair on 16th & 17th November in the church.
On Saturday 20th July between 1pm and 5pm we held the St Andrews annual afternoon tea ,this year a very generous resident of South Thoresby allowed us to hold it on their lawn at the centre of their lovely garden The tea was held to raise funds for the church and attracted people from the local villages and from Louth and the Skegness area It was a perfect day ,the weather was excellent as were the sandwiches ,cakes and scones and everyone said they thoroughly enjoyed it Thanks to the great team at St Andrews that made it all come together on the day
