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St Peter's is basically Norman with the two central arcades being early 12th century. The chancel, south and north aisles and the embattled west tower are early 14th century. There are five bells, four of them were made in Leicester and hung in the tower in 1624. Three of these are inscribed with loyal and religious messages, the fourth says "If you are unwilling to come when I call, to church you will never wish to come at all". There are a number of stained windows in memory of notable citizens, the earliest being in the south aisle for John Loseby who died in 1669. In 1906 the vicar, the Reverend H E Whinfield died and a new clock and treble bell were given to the church by his family. The clock uses all 5 bells for it's chiming and striking. The Church is undergoing a program of repair and restoration to which the May Fayre contributes. To see a selection of photographs of the church, some showing restoration work that has taken place, click here. (Thanks to Pam Kelly and Joan Dilks "A History of Arnesby" |
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Peter's is one of six churches in the Parish, the others being St
Mary Magdalene at Shearsby, St Mary at Bruntingthorpe, All Saints
at Thedddingworth, St Nicholas at Mowsley and Knaptoft and All Saints
at Husbands Bosworth. The is currently (August 2006) no Priest-in-Charge
of the Parish.| St Peter's Road. The church was built in 1798. Two marble plaques behind the pulpit celebrate the lives of illustrious former Arnesby residents; Benjamin Winckles who formed the Baptist church in the village in 1701 and Robert Hall, author and instigator of the Missionary movement. The Pastor is Johnny Hutton and he can be contacted at The Manse, 2478 392 |
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Arnesby Christian Centre |
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The centre is attached to the Baptist church and offers accommodation for groups of up to 22. It has additional facilities for camping and caravanning if required. The meeting room has conference facilities, TV / video and a piano. Bunkbeds are provided in 3 dormitory style rooms; two of these sleep eight and the third six. Daily rates range from £14 per person for full board residential conferences (£8 for self catering) to £4.50 for a meeting during the day without lunch. There are reductions for children under 12. For more details and to make reservations you should contact the wardens, Johnny or Val Hutton on 0116 2478 392. |
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A monthly newsletter "The Hexagon" is published and distributed to all communities in the Parish: Arnesby, Shearsby, Bruntingthorpe, Husbands Bosworth, Theddingworth and Mowsley & Knaptoft. The editorial team is: Advertising: Jo Marriott 01858 881047 email
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