St Swithun's

Holy Trinity

West Allington church is a beautiful small church well worth a visit, you will find the church open from Palm Sunday to Harvest

Holy Trinity church seats approximately one hundred people comfortably although more can be accommodated on occasions.

We are thankful for the help and support we receive from the wider village in helping us look after the church.

Fund raising events include a fete on the Village Green in summer, a Christmas Bazaar in the Village Hall early December, together with monthly coffee mornings.

There is no shortage of flower arrangers or church cleaners throughout the year as a rota system operates smoothly. Allington can boast strong inter- dominational participation both in welcoming other churches in the diocese and also attending their ecumenical services.

There are two bells in the belfry, both in excellent working order. This can be verified by the inhabitants of Allington.

Our services are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10.00am

St Peter

St Peter's church is at the heart of the village and dates back to the 11th century on its present site. The fabric is in good repair and a good oil heating system, along with a friendly atmosphere, ensure a warm welcome for all who visit.

The church is floodlit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and can be seen for several miles away. People can also pay for the lights on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries etc.

The tower contains 3 bells which can be chimed only. They are often used at weddings. The tower also sports a tractor weathervane to reflect our farming links.

Foston PCC organise various social events each year, including Harvest Supper, Cheese & Wine Evening and Coffee Mornings. Church notelets and bookmarks are also produced internally for sale. Proceeds from a Foston History Book also go to church funds.

St Lawrence

We are a community church with our community at the heart of all we do. Situated In the centre of the village, adjacent to the Manor, is our Grade 1 Listed church dedicated to St. Lawrence.

Although its roots are in the 12th century, with nearby Newbo Abbey, its costruction was carried out between then and the 15th century, most of which is evident in the building we see today. It retains its Norman heritage both in the columns and arches of the north arcade and also the font, but the remainder is 15th century gothic.

Constructed from Golden Ironstone, mined locally at Denton, with Ancaster stone dressings, seating in excess of 150 people.

We have a wonderful Bryceson organ. (see photos)

We have a dedicated congregation and PCC - looking to grow God's Kingdom. Jenny Stuart is a Licensed Reader and also our PCC Secretary. Jenny offers local pastoral care within the community. We have a vision of Welcome for everyone, we are very thankful for all the help and support we receive.

Our weekly attendance is small, but during Christmas, Easter and Harvest, we do generate a larger congregation, especially when the younger people can get involved. The church is delighted that Allington with Sedgebrook School and also White House Farm Day Nursery hold their Easter and Christmas services at the church. The Church and Museum is open everyday from 10am - 4pm, We have an extensive and well-used children's corner and community library and jigsaws which are all refreshed regularly. we are also a recycling point for aluminium cans and ink cartridges and that we are a donation point for Grantham Foodbank. (See Phtos)

We annualy hold a 'Teddy Bears Pinic' event, which is a marvellous occasion and hugely supported and attended.

We also have enthusiastic supporters, who are willing to apply their skills when required and the church is used for other functions, such as concerts and talks. We have Afternoon Teas, our September Afternoon Tea is always in aid of Macmillan Cancer and we also have Bring & Buy sales - supporting the church.

The Heritage Group meets bi-monthly on the 4th Sunday - summer 4pm in church, winter 3pm in the Social Club