BULWICK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER                          Issue No 31

February/March 2026

Dear Parishioners,

We started the new year with some very wet and chilly weather, let us hope the warmer and brighter days will soon be with us. Take a moment to read and find out what events are planned, contact details, and other helpful information, is stated on the reverse side of this community letter.

to all new residents, hope you have settled in your new abode.

Bulwick ChitChat

This is a WhatsApp group, which is widely used. It is a simple and effective way to share information, traffic issues, requests, events and so forth. If you have not yet joined, you can contact the co-ordinator Lizzie Vaughan on 07415 722100. Thank you, Lizzie, for keeping this group going.

Christmas Get Together meal.

Thanks to all who attended the Christmas Get Together, the church social team did an excellent job with the food, raffle, and set-up. Winners for the Christmas Jumper competition, adults - Caroline Beaton, juniors – Sophie Tyers. The church social team are now planning more community events throughout the year; starting in February with the monthly coffee mornings which are held on the first Saturday of each month, 10:30am-12:30pm in the church, coffee, cakes, preserves, gift stalls, and tombola, it is a good opportunity to get together.

 

Diary

February

7th Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm Coffee Morning – church

8th Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion service

10th Tuesday 2pm Dress A Girl group – church

22nd Sunday 5pm Evening Prayer

 

March

Friday 6th 11:30am Women’s World Day of Prayer Kings Cliffe church

Saturday 7th 10:30am – 12:30pm Coffee Morning – church

Sunday 8th 11:00am Holy Communion

Wednesday 11th Bulwick Parish Council meeting 7:15pm – church

Sunday 22nd 5pm Evening Prayer

28th March 10:00am Churchyard Tidy

 

Bulwick Parish Council

After 2.5 years involvement, Ian Martin has stepped down as Chair & Councillor. We thank him for his sterling, tenacious efforts, and the considerable impact he has made for our parish, specifically on safety and speed measures. THANK YOU, Ian. Looking forward, Anne Lashmar, councillor & vice chair for 2 years, has been elected to be our new Chair.

Our short meetings held bi-monthly are open to all residents to appreciate current activity in and around our Parish AND to participate in shaping the future.

Our ‘star’ project for the next few months is Floral Planters for the three signed entrances to the Village. Project lead is Councillor Harriet Connon. Look on our website for updates. www.bulwickparishcouncil.com. We need volunteers to assist with installation & ongoing gardening. Please come to our next meeting Weds 11th March, to get involved to make our village look its best throughout the year.

Would you enjoy being a Councillor?

We have seats for new councillors. If you are curious to understand what’s involved and how you might contribute to our lovely parish, please get in touch with Anne in the first instance, 07980 852683 or annelashmar@bulwickparishcouncil.gov.uk

Parish Security 

HUGE THANKS to our residents Dan, Stephen & Nick for instinctively and promptly stepping forward to propose and action security patrols throughout December. As requested, your BPC has considered options going forwards. While your councillors, (as residents, also victims of local car crime) personally supported funding recent patrols, security is not part of any parish council’s ‘statutory duty.’ To go beyond our remit, more than sharing advice and liaising with local Police, would open up legal risks. We’ll help explore other options ongoing. Please share your ideas.

Useful information

 Parish vicar:  Revd Eddie G Smith: 07740 909756

 Church warden: Mrs A O’Neill 07394 550630 alma.stnicholas1@btinternet.com

 Benefice Office: Susan Bond 01780 479249 or email: office@kingscliffebenefice.uk

 Parish Council news go to www.bulwickparishcouncil.gov.uk

 New Lodge Farm Shop and Café:  01780 450493 www.newlodgefarm.co.uk

 The Pickled Village Shop:  01780 450774 www.thepickledshop

 Queens Head Public House Email: 01536 645460 queenshead24@gmail.com

 Monthly Parish Gazette: www.kingscliffebenefice.uk

            

If you do not wish to receive this Community letter, please let me know. Alma 07394 550630 

BULWICK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER                          Issue No 30

November/December 2025

 

Dear Parishioners,

Winter months are here, darker nights, and chilly days. But there are still plenty of events to get involved with, take a moment to read and find out what events will be taking place in our village.

 

The Good Pumpkin Event, there was some creative pumpkins, congratulations to the Yates family for being so determined to hold on to the winning classes; other winners were Harriet Connon, best adult and Izzy as runner-up, pre-school Harriet Tyers and Sophie Tyers.

 

FUTURE EVENTS DIARY

 

Saturday 1st November 11:00am-2pm Christmas Fayre – St Nicholas church

26th November 7:15pm Bulwick Parish Council Meeting- St Nicholas Church

7th December 1:30pm Get Together Christmas Meal – St Nicholas Church  

 

Saturday 1st November 11:00m – 2pm,  St Nicholas annual Christmas Fayre, refreshments, cakes, preserves, tombola, good selection from the craft stalls, knitted and sewn items, toys, costume jewellery, cards, and household items, plus tombola. Come along and support this community event. Proceeds for church funds.

 

Bulwick Parish Council meeting Wednesday 26th November 7:15pm in the church, chairperson Ian Maritn, and the parish councillors, will welcome you to the meetings, and appreciate any input. Further details of minutes and agendas can be found on the parish council noticeboard by the post box.

 

 

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

           Sunday 7th December 1:30pm – St Nicholas Church

 

Christmas Get Together Meal. The church hospitality team are going to treat us, once again, with a festive meal. Invitations will be circulated from 10th November, and bookings must be made by 24th November. We have kept the cost at £10 per adult, no charge for children accompanied by an adult(s). It will be a BYO – bring your own drinks, great raffle prizes, Best Christmas Jumper competition, and hopefully a visit from St Nicholas. More details in the invitations, coming to you soon.

 

Bulwick ChitChat

This is a WhatsApp group, which is widely used and currently has sixty-three members. It is a simple and effective way to share information, traffic issues, requests, events and so forth. If you have not yet joined, you can get in touch with the co-ordinator Lizzie Vaughan on 07415 722100. Thank you Lizzie for keeping this group going.

 

News from Bulwick Parish Charities

The trustees will be meeting in November to arrange for the annual issues of the Winter Warmth Payments to all homes with a resident aged 65yrs and over, living here for 12 months or more. Cheques will be delivered by the end of November. The Trustees do their best to hold an accurate list, but some of you may look younger than you are. If you are eligible, and have NOT received your cheque by 30th November, please speak to trustees Russell Toseland, Pauline Tebbutt, or contact the administrator, Anne Lashmar. Anne.village@outlook.com or 07980 852683.

 

 

CHURCH SERVICES     St Nicholas

 

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

9th November 10:45am Remembrance Sunday service

 

                           23rd November 5pm Evening Praise

                           14th December 11:00am Holy Communion

                           Friday 19th December 6:30pm Carol Service

25th December 11:00am Christmas Day

Carols around the Crib followed by Holy Communion

All are welcome to attend our services, refreshments served after the service.

The church is open every day 10:00am – 4pm, but please check the notices on the gate pilar, or in the church porch as times may vary.

 

Useful information

Parish vicar:  Revd Eddie G Smith: 07740 909756

Church warden: Mrs A O’Neill 07394 550630 alma.stnicholas1@btinternet.com

Benefice Office: Susan Bond 01780 479249 or email: office@kingscliffebenefice.uk

 Parish Council news go to www.bulwickparishcouncil.gov.uk

New Lodge Farm Shop and Café:  01780 450493 www.newlodgefarm.co.uk

The Pickled Village Shop:  01780 450774 www.thepickledshop

Queens Head Public House Email: 01536 645460 queenshead24@gmail.com

Monthly Parish Gazette: www.kingscliffebenefice.uk

             

If you do not wish to receive this Community letter, please let me know.   Alma 07394 550630                              

 

 

                 

43rd Annual Bulwick Horticultural Show

Held over the August bank holiday weekend in St Nicholas church, 332 Senior exhibits and 22 junior exhibits from  all the eligible to enter villages of Bulwick, Blatherwycke, Deene and Deenethorpe, Laxton and Harringworth.  Bulwick managed to retain the Inter-village Walmsley award, but it was a close call with Laxton chasing the points.  2026 show will be the 44th annual show and will be held over the August bank holiday weekend in the church. Schedules will be circulated late April 2026 for all eligible to enter villages. 

Photograph of Anne - one of our parish councillors awarded the E Simpson novice cup for Floral Art, and Sue Morris and Adrian Morris Bulwick parishioners who claimed the Lambert Shield and MacVarish award for photography. Well done Bulwick. 

 

Monthly Coffee Mornings with stalls, held on the first Saturday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm in Sr Nicholas church. stalls with crafts, cakes and preserves, tombola and household and bric a brac, if you cannot stay for coffee, takeaways coffee and cake available. 

Sr Nicholas church services, normal Sunday services,   second Sunday of the month at 1100am Holy Communion, fourth Sunday of the month 5pm Evening Praise.  

Churchwarden 01780 450300  or alma.stnicholas1@btinternet.com