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Local ChurchesThe Civil Parish of Hoby with Rotherby has four Church of England village churches and one Methodist Chapel. They are part of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Upper Wreake (which also includes Frisby and Kirby Bellars). The Parish Rector is: Reader: The Methodist Minister: SERVICES MARCH - MAY 2007ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, HOBY![]() This little church was built in the troubled years that followed the death of King John in 1216. The bases of the piers in the nave suggest that it was built on the site of an older church. The nave is original and the clerestory was added in the 14th century. The "poppy head" benches now in the aisles, are 15th century. The tower dates from the 13th century and the spire was added later. HOBY METHODIST CHAPEL![]() A Methodist Society was first established in Hoby in the year 1821, and services were first held in the old kitchen of the Homestead belonging to William Wood, a local farmer. Land for the erection of a chapel was provided under an indenture dated 31st December 1831, for a consideration of five pounds four shillings, though in fact, the chapel had already been built in 1832. The remaining land, including the cottage, was obtained in 1906 for one hundred and sixty pounds. The Methodist Church in Hoby has a service on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. (First, third and fifth Sundays are at Frisby) Services begin at 10.45am after which coffee is served. All are welcome. Regular Events at Hoby Methodist Chapel: Monday 10.00am to 12.00pm - Coffee morning & Internet Cafe. Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am - Craft Class (September - May). Thursday 10.00am to 12.00pm - Internet Cafe Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm - Mums & Tots. To book the use of the Church and schoolroom contact Miss Ivy Woodford, telephone 01664 434543. ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, ROTHERBY![]() All Saints' Church, Rotherby dates from the first quarter of the 13th Century but was built on the site of an earlier place of worship. The Tower was added in the fourteenth Century and much of the stained glass dates from the lare 1800s. The tower contains three bells dating from 1550 - 1611 and a clock dating 1898. The chancel was decorated with depictions of various saints in 1911 - 12 by the then Rector, Rev'd A A Beresford. ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, RAGDALE![]() The church was built in the early 13th century of ironstone, but has had several additions and restorations. The west tower, south porch and clerestory probably date from around 1400 and the chancel was rebuilt in early Victorian times. ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, BROOKSBY![]() |