High Toynton Music Festival
Sunday 16th August
Last year the music was moved at the last minute to the Church where the acoustics were so brilliant that we decided to move it to the church and churchyard permanently. This year there we are adding an OUTSIDE STAGE and the FOOD TENT is supported by a BBQ.
The day kicks off at 11am with a Drumming Workshop outside and a Singing Workshop in the Church at 11.30am. Live Bands start at 12.30 and continue all afternoon. Terrific value at £5 entrance with free parking(children 10 and under free). All proceeds from entry and food sales help towards Phase 2 of our "High Toynton Renewed" Project.
Early Music Concert, June 6th at 7pm
The harmonies of Early Music connect to the soul in a way that is beautifully clear and satisfyingly calm. Two of the greatest English composers of the “High Renaissance” music were Thomas Tallis and his student William Byrd. William was organist at Lincoln Cathedral in the mid 16th century.
On Saturday June 6th at 7pm High Toynton is privileged to be hosting selected members of the choir at Lincoln Cathedral known as the Lay Vicars. Lincoln’s archives store a treasure trove of ancient scores. Tom Wilson, who leads the choir, has hinted that they are rehearsing music that has not been heard for 400 years of which the Premier Performance will be given at High Toynton.
Tickets are £15. Let us know if you would like to join us by texting your name(s) to 07778 592783 or emailing hightoynton@gmail.com and doing a BACS transfer to:
HIGH TOYNTON PCC Sort Code 309439 Account no 13121768
High Toynton Celebrates Church Restoration
High Toynton is celebrating the restoration of the church after the tower collapse with a service of Re-Dedication on Sunday 10th May taken by The Right Reverend Jean Burgess, Bishop of Grimsby. Everyone is welcome. Please see below for full details.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED HIGH TOYNTON CHURCH AS A HANDY PLACE TO TAKE YOUR VISITORS??
If people are interested in social history, High Toynton has a rich vein of fascinating stories and information now accessible through a clever bit of kit situated in the Church. A great deal of research and hard work has gone into the programming of our “Info Point”. The device is akin to a tablet or I Pad, with a menu enabling visitors to access the history of this Doubly Thankful Village, some of its unique stories and photos, creative games (engrossing for young grannies as well as wise kids), music specially composed for us and even interviews with some of the elders of the parish! There is a QR code so this can also be accessed on your phone. Come and have a play any time you wish but please contact us before your visit: 07778 592783, so we can unlock.
In line with our aim of enjoying the Church as a space where community can get together socially as well as for worship, some villagers with probably more enthusiasm than proficiency, have fun games of table tennis each Monday at 6pm. Everyone is welcome for the small contribution of £2.
We are now raising money for Phase 2 of our project: the refurbishment of the interior which includes levelling the floor, provision of a kitchenette and and an outdoor toilet. The summer events that follow will help this initiative.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Also keep in mind the date for our annual Music Festival: Sunday August 16th. A number of quality bands will be performing in the church, alongside workshops (drumming etc) and refreshments including a BBQ. This year we also hope to host an open mic stage, weather providing. Enjoy the special ambience of this small festival which is open to all for a donation towards “High Toynton Renewed”.
Music Festival 14th September 2025
An inflow of scintillating energy surged into High Toynton on Sunday
with the colourful crowds who came to experience wild drumming in the
paddock.... Ethereal acoustics for morning pop up choral workshop in the
church...... Sparkling harmonies, exquisite fiddling, tremendous chords
and foot tapping rhythms with no less than seven live bands all
afternoon. Not to mention the cake. The church rocked for it's baptism
- a fantastic accolade for all the hard work that has gone into it in
the last 5 years after the collapse of the tower. Nearly £900 raised.
Ceilidh
Tremendous fun was had at the High Toynton Ceilidh at Stanhope Hall on the evening of Saturday 5th October which raised £1,000 towards "High Toynton Renewed". Laughter, good fellowship and superb music. Musicians including Tom Lane, Dave Fletcher, Dick Appleton and the internationally acclaimed duo Winter Wilson performed their compositions of high quality Folk Songs, commissioned specially by High Toynton, on the theme of "Collapse and Renewal", celebrating the power of togetherness in this group of villagers to generate renewal rather than collapse when their Church Tower fell down. The musicians have made a CD of their songs which will make a fab gift of local interest. Yours for a suggested donation of £10 + £1.50 postage. CD’s can be ordered from:
hightoynton@gmail.com
Payments can be made by BACS to High Toynton PCC, Account 13121768 and Sort no 30 94 39. Cheques made payable to High Toynton PCC can be sent to Gravelpit Cottages, Church Lane, High Toynton LN9 6NN. Please remember to include the address for where you want the CD sent to.
2024
Dancing at the Ceilidh
The Higgledy Piggledy Band
Ceilidh
Ceilidh with Higgledy Piggledy Band.
Doors open 6:45pm. Band finishes 10:30pm.
Bring your own drinks - soft drinks are available for sale.
Early bird tickets: £10 - for details email hightoynton@gmail.com
On the door price: £12.50
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
High Toynton Festival
The festival was a great success. About 100 people attended the music festival on Sunday. Below are some photos of the two day event.
Drumming circle
Horncastle Ukelele Group entertaining visitors on Saturday.
The Barflies, one of the excellent bands performing at the Sunday music festival.
Having fun with a parachute at the music festival.
Everyone is welcome for our annual village festival.
Free entry and parking.
Enjoy High Toynton home baking.
Saturday
11am: Somatics in the marquee (facilitated by Tracey Ward). Followed by a Gong Bath (with Kate Urry). Places limited for this, so get in touch (hightoynton@gmail.com).
12pm: Living graveyard talk with Alison Bell.
12:45pm: Drumming circle, followed by Ukulele band and singing workshop.
Afternoon: Presentation on the church rebuild with project manager Anne Irving.
Sunday
12:30pm - 5pm: Live music with quality performers.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Transferring Images on Wood
Guided by Toni Cunningham.
Donations welcome, to Renewal Fund.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Story-telling performance (for adults)
An evening of story-telling and performance.
Bring your own picnic, Glyndbourne-style.
Performance starts at 7pm, with an interval at 7.45pm, and 9pm finish.
£10 per ticket.
Story-telling afternoon (for children)
An afternoon of stories in the sunshine, for children of all ages.
Story-telling sessions every hour between 2pm - 4pm.
Cakes and biscuits. Treasure hunts and games.
Taking place in the Tub Paddock and the Wildflower Churchyard.
Free entry to all.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Mixed Media Morning
Guided by Toni Cunningham.
Donations welcome, to the Renewal Fund.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Village BBQ
The annual village tradition returns.
Everyone welcome.
For details or to get involved, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Yoga Morning
A morning of yoga in the Studio at High Toynton, guided by Alison Bell, from 10:30 onwards.
Followed by a shared lunch afterwards.
Donations welcome to the Renewal Fund.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Roger & Jeff's Summer Solstice Coffee Morning
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Still Life Morning
Guided by Toni Cunningham.
Donations to Renewal Fund.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
Watercolour Morning
Guided by Anne Mhairi Simpson.
Some materials provided, but please bring your own if you have them.
Donations to Renewal Fund.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.
History Walk
Guided walk around Tetford, Somersby and Bag Enderby, led by Peter Skipworth and followed by a rest break in the gardens of the Grange at Somersby, by kind permission of Mrs Jane Maitland.
Meet at Tetford Village Hall Car Park at 10am.
Not strenuous, but please bring a flask.
Donations to High Toynton Renewed Fund.
For details, please email hightoynton@gmail.com.