Scothern Community page

This page has information about our community, including the Church and Chapel, our Public House and Transport links

Church

St Germain's in Scothern is a Church of England church. There are regular services held each month - details can be found outside the church or in the Parish Magazine.

Who's who at St Germain's
  • Parish oversight: Revd R G Spaight
  • Churchwarden: Mr Nigel Carlyle
  • Parochial Church Council secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Selka

St Germain's is a member of a benefice (group of parishes) including churches in the nearby villages of Welton and Dunholme. A family service takes place each month in one of these churches. In addition, when there is a fifth Sunday in the month, a service is held in one of the three churches. There is also a timetable of church services on the benefice website.

St Germain's is a beautiful church, mentioned by Pevsner in his book on the architecture of Lincolnshire, with a fine traditional organ, stained glass windows and a six peal of bells which are rung before many services and at practices on Friday evenings.

St Germain's Parochial Church Council publishes the monthly Parish Magazine containing news and information for the whole community.
For information on how to subscribe, submit material or advertise please contact the Parish Magazine Editor, Jan Kenworthy (01673 861345)

For more information about our church or the Benefice see...

image icon word document Further Information about St Germain's;  The Benefice website  Or The Benefice Photo Website

Elizabeth Selka, the PCC Secretary, recently visited Ireland and would like to share her experience of worship in a village similar to ours.  Read her report here. 

St Germain's Chorale
The choir meets in church to rehearse on Tuesday evenings and usually gives three concerts during the year, in services to mark Christmas, Easter and the patronal festival in July.

Methodist Chapel
The Methodist Chapel has been in the village for 150 years (1858 - 2008) and, in addition to regular Sunday morning services, is currently used by several village organisations including the Scothern Pre-School group, Mothers and Toddlers, W.I and Rainbows.

Village Hall (Scothern Recreation Centre)

The Recreation Centre is home to many local clubs / groups including the renowned 'Scothern Players', Scothern Cricket and Football Clubs and the after school kids club.  The hall is also available for private bookings. Please see the Parish Annual Report for more information on our activities.
  • All requests for bookings must be made in writing in the first instance to:
    The Secretary
    Scothern Recreation Centre
    16 Weir farm Paddock
    Scothern
    Lincoln
    LN2 2XA

    A booking form will then be sent out for completion which must be returned, with any required payment, to the same address.

    OR - download an application form and return it to the above address.

All enquires can be made to our email address - ScothernVH@hotmail.co.uk

Public House
The Bottle & Glass is the village pub, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits as well as a varied selection of meals and snacks. It is well-regarded both locally and more widely, especially since March 2008 when Prince William visited the premises!

For more information visit the website of the Bottle and Glass public house.

Doctors
The village is served by two local GP practices - one in Nettleham and one in Welton.

Police
The main headquarters of Lincolnshire Police is located in the neighbouring village of Nettleham.
The village is covered by our local Police Community Support Officer, Jackie Parker.

Playground
There is a small children's playground situated at the front and side of the village hall. This facility is provided and maintained by Scothern Recreation Centre Committee, with financial support from the Parish Council.

Parish Magazine

The village has a monthly parish magazine published by St Germain's Parochial Church Council. This magazine contains news and information for the whole community.
For information on how to subscribe, submit material or advertise please contact:
  • Parish Magazine Editor (Jan Kenworthy) - 01673 861345

Transport
The following bus services stop in Scothern (the bus stop is alongside St Germain's Church): -

  • Service Number: 11 (Lincoln)image icon pdf document
    Destinations: Nettleham - Scothern - Dunholme - Welton

  • Service Number: 12 (Lincoln)image icon pdf document
    Destinations: Nettleham - Scothern - Dunholme - Welton

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