COLLAPSE  On December 12th 1872 High Toynton celebrated the opening of the newly built Church, rebuilt along the lines the medieval Church but with an impressive tower.  The tower was never absolutely stable and was braced before the end of the 19th century.   On January 19th 2020, suddenly and silently, the tower collapsed leaving a big black hole in the fabric of the community as the Church is still the only community space.

CELEBRATION   On Sunday May 10th  we are celebrating the culmination of six years of unremitting work by dedicated villagers, unfailing support from the Vicar, Charles Patrick, not to mention a whole team of project managers, master craftsmen and assorted professionals.   Thanks most of all to amazing local support as well as tremendous help from the National Heritage Lottery,  the building itself is now splendidly restored. Inside there is still work to do, which will be Phase 2 of our project for High Toynton Renewed.

SERVICE OF RE-DEDICATION.   At 3pm we have a Bishop coming: the newly elected Bishop Jean of Grimsby, to take a Service of Re-Dedication.  As if the pomp, ceremony and pageantry of a Bishop in High Toynton is not enough,  during the Service there will be a performance of acappella singing by the duo “Crone” who work their meaningful poetry into fabulous harmonies.  A warm welcome awaits anybody who wishes to come and join us for this historic occasion.

PARISH WALK  Leading up to that - 10th May is actually Rogation Sunday   Traditionally this was when people “beat the bounds” of their Parish.  Originally it was extremely important to have boundaries established so that individuals would not over-step them!  Nowadays it is more of a pilgrimage to encircle and bless the Parish.  Accordingly we start our Walk from  the Church at 11am.  It does not take in the whole Parish boundary but is a truncated walk to encircle as much of the village as possible.  There are 2 options of either roughly 50 minutes or of an hour and a quarter.   This is  followed by a short Rogation Procession led by the Vicar of Horncastle, Rev. Charles Patrick at 12.30.

FEAST  All this activity means sharpened appetites. So after that we have a Feast in the Church at 1pm. This will be on a “Bring and Share” basis, using the Church Space for what we trust it will be used for from now on – a real social get-together, giving and receiving.  All dishes offered are placed on a communal table for people to help themselves.  If you do not have time to cook - a bunch of grapes, a box of biscuits or a lump of cheese... all will be gratefully received.  Around 2.15 we ask for your understanding as food and tables are packed away and chairs placed for the Service.  Please let us know if you wish to join us for the Feast: 07778 592783

Everyone is welcome to join in any or all of the Events.  The number 56 bus,  Skegness to Lincoln, stops in the lay-by 100 yards away.  Car Parking is down the lane on the beet pad - follow signs.  Toilet is available in the Studio opposite the Church.