Another century gone! It’s that time again to celebrate the wonderful St Kyneburgha Church and its history in our community.
We want to make this a very special celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of St Kyneburgha Church on the 17th April 1124 , regarded as one of the top 100 churches in the country (there are 15,000!). AND the ONLY Church in the world dedicated to St Kyneburgha
Dedication of St Kyneburgha Church was on the 17th April 1124, the date carved above the Priest’s door and one of the few ancient Churches where the exact date is known. So, what better day to kick off with a service followed by refreshments – the beacon will be lit and the bells will be rung.
Thursday 6th June – Rt Hon David Lammy MP for Tottenham and Shadow Foreign Secretary, The King’s School Chorister who now stands on the brink of High Office. In Conversation with Stewart Francis, former radio and television broadcaster at St Kyneburgha Church, Castor, PE5 7AX.
Tickets £15 per person, including welcome drinks and nibbles.
BUY TICKETS HERE Or contact Chris Murrell 01733 380655 / 07936 877471
Sat and Sun, 22nd – 23rd June – Invitation from the Art Group, Capturing sense of place, In and Around the Church.
Sun 23rd June – Beating the Bounds: A Walk around the parishes. Start and finish at St Kyneburgha Church, Castor, PE5 7AX. Free Entry.
Sun 23rd June – Fergus Black Trio: Concert in St Kyneburgha Church, Castor, PE5 7AX. . Free Entry
Wed 26th June – BBC’s Dr Johnathon Foyle: Buildings like St Kyneburgha’s why and how? St Kyneburgha Church, Castor, PE5 7AX. Ticketed with bar.
Fri 28th June – Big Quiz Night: Join the madcap competition with questions curated by a variety of quiz masters. Village Hall, Castor, PE5 7AX. Ticketed with bar
Sat 29th June – Narnia’s Talent: All ages & talent. Village Hall, Castor, PE5 7AX. Free with bar.
Sun 30th June – Horrid History for Children; Story from the Stones: Village Hall, Castor, PE5 7AX. Ticketed with refreshments.
Thu 4th July – 900 Years of Cheese with live music. Village Hall, Castor, PE5 7AX. Ticketed and bar.
Sat 6th July – Daytime: Saxon, Viking Sports day. Plus stalls and games. Food and bar on site. Castor School Playing Field, PE5 7AY. Free event.
Sat 6th July – Evening: Saxon Ibiza Party Night with Eddie Nash, Castor School Playing Field, PE5 7AY. Ticketed and bar. Note: 18 years and above event
Thu 3,Fri 4,Sat 5,Oct – Operetta, St Kyneburgha Church, Castor, PE5 7AX. Ticketed event and bar.
Sun 1st December – Dedication of the 900 Wall Hanging. St Kyneburgha Church, Castor, PE5 7AX. Open to all.
This is your chance to play a part, whether shaping activities or providing much needed support in the background and being a part of K900 together.
I think we can all agree, the success of the amazing series of village celebrations Castor & Ailsworth has put on over the last 30 years, has been down to the effort and involvement of the community coming together.
Some of you have attended a previous K900 meeting in November or January, some have been in touch interested in finding out more – everyone is welcome – and this is an important meeting to ensure we get our plans in place.
For more information – get in touch with Antonia.
Antonia Pounsett, 07831 127961
pounsetts@yahoo.co.uk
