by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010
Across the country this is the time of the year for congregations to sing out that old favourite ‘We plough the fields and scatter’ and Peakirk was no exception during their Harvest festival celebrations over the weekend of 11 and 12 September. The fields ploughed, the seed scattered, the fruit harvested and now again ploughed [...]
by Tony Henthorn on October 1, 2010
There is a harvest supper being hosted by St Pegas Cafe. This shall be taking place on Sunday October 3rd at 12.30 in Peakirk Village Hall. Please contact Trish Roberts on: 01733 253111 FESTIVE MARKET SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER PEAKIRK VILLAGE HALL 12 – 4 p.m. A fantastic shopping experience! A wide variety of christmas gifts [...]
by Tony Henthorn on September 29, 2010
Come and join in the fun on the field opposite the old Wildfowl Centre – access via The Chestnuts Burgers, Sausages & Refreshments will be available to purchase on the night. The fun starts at 6pm with the lighting of the Bonfire. 6.30pm – Fireworks Tickets are £ 5.00 Adult £ 3.00 Child Children under [...]
by Tony Henthorn on May 23, 2010
By Dr Avril Lumley Prior My fascination with St Pega, sister of the reclusive Guthlac of Crowland (died 716), began almost twenty years ago, when I discovered that this Mercian noblewoman and miracle-worker had founded a cell on the site of Peakirk Hermitage, which from 1980 to 2001 was occupied by members of an enclosed [...]
by Tony Henthorn on December 1, 2009
by Tony Henthorn on March 1, 2009
Sally Jackson of the footpath Forum wrote in Issue 53 of the Tribune of the new permissive footpath to be created thanks to the generosity of Mrs Betty Whitton and her family.