~1~ Welcome to the October 2014 issue of The Witham Staple. Gather. As predicted the swallows gathered and migrated, younger family members gathered with friends old and new at school, college or university, the harvest is safely gathered in, autumn is gathering pace, leaves will start to gather on the ground, the dark nights are closing in and earlier each night we draw and gather the curtains to shut it out. Yes it’s got to that time again another new month and time to sit down gather our thoughts and read the latest issue to find out what gatherings are taking place and where you can go to meet up and gather with friends and neighbours. November is next, but just before you remember, remember the 5th November! Remember to turn your clocks back an hour as British summer time ends on Sunday 26th October and for that brief moment that only comes around every 365 days, you get that satisfactory feeling of an extra hour in your day to do with what you may. Till we will gather here next month… We love to receive articles from all corners of the community ITEMS TO THE EDITOR NO LATER THAN 15th OCTOBER PLEASE The earlier the better for inclusion in the November 2014 Issue. Editor:- Paul Hubbard. Thornlee, 1 Wheatley Lane, Carlton-le-Moorland, Lincoln. LN5 9JA. Tel. 789673 or e-mail [email protected] When contacting the Witham Staple. Please include your name, address and telephone number, even if they are not to be printed. We don’t accept anonymous items. If you require any help or advice with your entry, feel free to call before sending. Small non-commercial advertisements are carried at the cost of a £1 per item. All other items of local information, events, fundraisers and none profit making groups are carried free. For Business Advertisement Material for the Website Please contact Julie Burrows Web Editor, David Wood 07714 290 421 or 788576 email:- [email protected] email:- [email protected] Website – www.withamstaple.com Other contacts for The Witham Staple Chairman: Stan Underwood (Tel: 788461) Distribution: Sheila Wood (Tel: 788865) Witham St Hughs: Elaine Eagle (Tel: 869062) ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE WITHAM STAPLE. Whereas care is taken to ascertain that advertisers in The Witham Staple are bona fide, readers are strongly advised to take their own precautions before entering into any agreement to obtain services or goods. Should any query arise concerning a business advert, please contact the Witham Staple Advertising Manager on 788576. Names and addresses of advertisers can be made available if requested. This month’s front cover is “African Violet” by Bunny Allport. Last months unknown front cover was a drawing of the first cottage on Rinks Lane as you approach Bassingham by Brian Beeden ~2~ AUBOURN & HADDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Urgent.... A vacancy has become available on the Aubourn and Haddington Parish Council. If you would like to know more information or to apply for the position please phone the Parish Clerk on the number below. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on st Wednesday 1 October at 7.30pm In the Community Heritage Room, Aubourn Clock Tower (LN5 9EA) All parishioners are very welcome to attend. Aubourn and Haddington Parish Council joined Lincolnshire Heritage Weekend opening the Clock Tower with a special World War One Exhibition. The Parish Councillors wish to extend a sincere thank you to John Woodman who created the exhibition and are appreciative of the time and effort involved. We are still looking for a volunteer to organise the collection for the British Legion Poppy Appeal - we seem to be the only village that doesn’t collect! Residents are reminded to observe the one way system around Aubourn – it is still being abused the latest accident in July. Please clean up after your dog especially in the Jitty. Allison Hatfield Parish Clerk 789173 - email [email protected] BASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday 9th October at 7.30pm The Hammond Hall Sub-Committee. Meets every Tuesday morning at 10am South Moor Allotments Sub-Committee. The next meeting will be on Thursday 30th October at 6pm Press and public are welcome to attend, there will be a public session at the beginning of each meeting After each meeting the minutes will be posted on the Parish web-site (hhtp://parishes.lincolnshire/Bassingham) and on the Parish notice boards. All meetings are held in the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) The Allotments at South Moor. Now available for rent at a cost of £55 per annum to include water all enquiries to the Parish Clerk. Street Lights & Pot Holes. Any problems or defects should be reported to the Parish Clerk at the Hammond Hall Roger Hales Parish Clerk Tel: 789758. E-mail [email protected] POPPY APPEAL Volunteer required to help with the Poppy Appeal in the villages of Aubourn and Haddington. If you can offer your services please contact Allison, the Parish Clerk on 789173 Thank you. ~3~ CARLTON LE MOORLAND PARISH COUNCIL The next Parish Council meeting will take place in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP) on th Wednesday 8 October at 7.30pm Public time takes place at the start of the meeting. All are very welcome. Carlton le Moorland Village Hall. The Village Hall is always available for hire to residents and non-residents for parties and other events. Non-resident prices start at £9 per hour for children’s events and £10 for general bookings. If you would like any further information regarding booking and availability please contact Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson on 788489. Hedges. We would like to remind residents that they are responsible for all their boundary hedges and plants which overhang roadside paths and footways between and behind houses and gardens. Please ensure that any overhanging hedges are cut back regularly so that pedestrian access is maintained at all times. Remember that you should remove all trimmings on pathways and highways verges. Carlton le Moorland Website. Log onto the village website for the latest parish council information, newsletters and other events............... www.carltonlemoorland.org.uk Post Office. The Outreach Post Office in the Village Hall is open ~ Wednesdays – 2pm to 4pm and Fridays – 1pm to 4pm ~ offering a full range of Post Office services including foreign currency and motor vehicle road tax. Please support this local facility. Playing Field. With more people using the new facilities at the playing field, there have been a few incidents of damage to the equipment – some which have been reported to the police. If you notice anyone acting suspiciously or anything being tampered with, please contact the parish clerk or P.C.S.O.’s (details listed in this magazine). Debbie Parker Parish Clerk 789630. Email: [email protected] WITHAM ST HUGHS PARISH COUNCIL The next Parish Council meeting in the Village Hall (LN6 9TN) is on Wednesday 15th October at 7pm The meeting’s always start with an open session until 7.15pm, at which residents are welcome to contribute. Mrs S Lane Parish Clerk 869643. email: [email protected] Please leave a message if no reply and the Parish Clerk will get back to you. Postal address: ℅ 28 Gibson Green, Witham St Hughs, Lincoln LN6 9GB Village Hall Lettings: Contact as above please BASSINGHAM WEIGHT WATCHERS CLASS Mondays at 6.30pm In the Hammond Hall, Bassingham (LN5 9HQ) Contact Gill Underwood Leader (100207) 07864 911 386 ~4~ THANK YOU Sue Black would like to thank all members of the St Michaels 200 club for their continuing support in 2014. Prompt payment of yearly subscriptions has allowed a donation of £1000 to be made towards the repair and upkeep of St Michael and all Angels Church Bassingham. Thanks also to those who collected on my behalf. Kathleen Law. Kath's family would like to thank all those who sent cards and messages following her sudden death. A large number of friends attended the crematorium and a total of £222 was sent to Cancer Research UK. Thank you all. The Friends of Hammond Hall. Thank you to the WI for providing a new fridge for the Hammond Tower Meeting Room and also to The Bassingham Village Association for their financial contribution towards new crockery. Bassingham Prom. The Bassingham Prom Committee would like to thank everyone that helped and attended our first Prom night. An enjoyable night was had by all. We would like to thank our live band Ripkord and Magic music disco for the entertainment and Bassingham village for their support of our event. We hope to see you and your friends all again next year. Bassingham Brownies would like to say thank you to those who supported and nd attended their coffee morning at Bassingham Church on 2 August. We raised over £174 to benefit Bassingham Church and Brownies and we celebrated 100 years of Brownies. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF 120 HOUSES ON THURLBY ROAD BASSINGHAM Some of you will be aware of a proposed development of 120 mixed use properties on Thurlby Road Bassingham by Gladman Limited. Gladman will not build any houses, they have been appointed by the landowner to gain planning permission on what is currently an agricultural field outside of the village curtilage. The land could then be sold to a developer. There is strong feeling in Bassingham about this and the potential for any future developments that this may lead to which may have an adverse effect on Bassingham and the surrounding villages. If Bassingham continues to grow what affect will it have on our community and its facilities? How will this affect YOUR village? There was an open meeting on 22nd September at The Hammond Hall in Bassingham to discuss this proposal. Please keep an eye on the Witham Staple website for updates. If you would like to have your say or find out more about this development please email [email protected] THE HAMMOND HALL PRESENTS COFFEE MORNINGS every Monday from 9am to midday in the Main Hall (LN5 9HQ) Enjoy a cuppa with friends old and new and catch up with what’s going on ~5~ DELIVERY HELP WANTED Two deliverers are needed please as soon as possible to deliver the Witham Staple Magazine to Nettleham Drive and Leverett Chase Witham St Hughs. The Witham Staple is looking for enthusiastic dedicated people to join the delivery team in Witham St Hughs and cover these two areas please. For more details or to join the delivery team please contact Elaine on 869062 RACE NO. ‘28490’ I DID IT! A very big thank you to everyone who generously support, sponsored and sent me good wishes. I have done it. The Great North Run is now on my list of achievements. What an experience, what a great day. From arriving at the start line early Sunday morning and being amongst elite athlete, rd fellow competitors and fundraisers in this the 33 Great North Run, where someone amongst us was going to be the 1 millionth finisher in the events 33 year history gave you just that little bit more of a tingle. Then there’s the crowds cheering you all the way along the 13.1 miles and finally running up the Coast Road in South Shields and crossing the finish line. It took me 1 hour 37 minutes and 12 seconds. Out of the field of over 57,000 competing in the events 33rd year I came in 1963rd over all. Statistically I was the 134th female to finish, the 947th under 34 year old, 76th under 34 year old female and 1st Hubbard of which there were 10… Away from all the statistics I just have a great sense of pride in my achievement and at the same time have helped with your support to raise some money for Diabetes UK. Thank you again to you all and yes believe it or not I may do it again. Cloe Hubbard xx CARLTON LE MOORLAND MINI LIBRARY The Mini-Library will be held in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP) on Saturday 11th October 10am to 12noon This coincides with the Coffee Morning All residents are entitled to borrow books but when you have read them please return them! More information from Andy Sceeny 788303 BASSINGHAM VILLAGE AND PLAYING FIELD CHARITY The AGM of the Bassingham Village and Playing Field Charity will be held on Monday 6th October at 7.30pm in the Meeting Room of the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome. The charity benefits from Bassingham Open Gardens, Bassingham Annual Show and the Bassingham Community Bonfire and Fireworks. It made a large contribution to funding the Hammond Hall and gave financial support to the building of the Hammond Tower. Current plans include expanding and improving the play facilities on the playing field - for all ages. Come to the meeting and have a say in our future. ~6~ ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLEMATIS th Monday 20 October at 7.30pm Hammond Tower meeting room. (LN5 9HQ) Varieties, planting, pruning, where to plant. An informative talk by Chris Cox of Taylor's Clematis Nursery in Doncaster, multiple RHS Gold medallists All welcome. Entrance £5 ST MARY’S CHURCH CARLTON LE MOORLAND “All is safely gathered in” : Come and join us for our HARVEST SUPPER th Friday 10 October at 7.30pm in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall (LN5 9HP) Tickets: £7.50 (includes glass of wine) from Mary Casburn 788335 or Cynthia Underwood 788461 COME DANCING We do not have any dancing on in October, due to holidays. Our next one will be on Monday 3rd November 2pm to 4pm. We have now got a dance teacher who will be willing to come along and give us lessons, so do hope you will all come and enjoy yourselves. Tickets £3 including tea and biscuits. There will also be a raffle. So please come and join us at Hammond Hall, we look forward to seeing you. Anyone interested can ring me on 789520. 1st OCTOBER. LINCOLNSHIRE DAY. Don’t forget to fly the Lincolnshire Flag on this day. This date was chosen as in 1536 the Lincolnshire Rising began in Horncastle called the Pilgrimage of Grace. This was protesting against the Government’s abolition of Papal Supremacy and the sacking of churches, monasteries etc. Henry VIII wanted to marry Ann Boleyn and so made himself head of the church and it is reputed to be when he referred to our County as “That brute and beastly shire”. CARLTON LE MOORLAND VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Coffee Morning Plus Saturday 11th October 10am to 12 noon in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP) The second Saturday of the month - this month only! Tea, coffee, cakes, bacon butties Cakes and other stalls, raffle, mini-library If you want a stall or more information contact Julie 788576 or 07714 290 421 This is a fundraising event for improvements to the village hall and playground equipment ~7~ BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL Would you like to help us in Bassingham with the annual Poppy Appeal? We have a great team of helpers who cover most of the streets in the village during the two weeks prior to 11th November, but extra help would really be appreciated. If you want to help, could you please give me a ring. Mike Bell Poppy Appeal Organiser on 789113 BAR NIGHTS Come and join us on Bar Nights every Friday from 7.30pm! at Witham St Hughs Village Hall Bar Night Events: Friday 3rd October. Bingo, Pie and Peas Friday 7th November. Quiz Night th Friday 5 December. Bingo and mince pies! Contact details: [email protected] BASSINGHAM LUNCH CLUB th Tuesday 14 October at 12noon in the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) Please note there will be no lunch on Tuesday 28th October Cost £5. All welcome For more details or to book please contact Tom on 789935 or Lynn on 789031 BONFIRE NIGHT Fun For All The Family!!! Witham St Hughs Village Hall and field Saturday 8th November Gates open from 6.30pm Bonfire lit at 7pm Fireworks due to start at 7.30pm Best dressed guy competition! Bar and BBQ available! Timings subject to change Sparklers and alcohol prohibited from being brought onto the site Tickets £3 advance and £5 on the night. Tickets available from Witham St Hughs Village Hall Bar Nights, every Friday from 7.30pm For more details contact [email protected] NEW YEARS EVE PARTY! Witham St Hughs Village Hall and marquee Come and celebrate the end of 2014 and the start of 2015 with us!! Live music, buffet and disco all included in the price Early bird tickets £15 for adults and £5 for children between October & November Tickets available at Bar Night every Friday at Witham St Hughs Village Hall For more information contact [email protected] ~8~ ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH BASSINGHAM COFFEE MORNING th Saturday 4 October 10.30am to 11.30am The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are your hosts today. Refreshments include bacon butties and Scotch pancakes. A range of Activities and Games, a Grown ups Raffle and A kids Raffle Plus usual stalls. Come and join us for a morning of Scouting Fun ST. PETER’S CHURCH AUBOURN WITH HADDINGTON HARVEST THANKSGIVING th Sunday 5 October at 10.30am This year we are again intending to plant additional bulbs in the Churchyard at St. Peter’s to celebrate the Harvest Festival. Would anyone who wishes to help with donations of bulbs, please bring them along to the Church on Sunday 5th October, or take them along to Christine Knott (churchwarden) 3 Royal Oak Lane Aubourn. Many thanks. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: TORGATE LANE, BASSINGHAM UPDATE Adverts for the Affordable Rented homes currently being built for Waterloo Housing will appear on the Lincs Homefinder website during October: www.lincshomefinder.co.uk . If you would like to apply for one of the properties, you must bid (register your interest) when the properties are advertised or you will not be considered. Bids can be made via the website, by phone or in person at NKDC offices. The properties will be advertised on the website and bids accepted during the following times only: From 00:01 on the Wednesday until 12 noon on the following Monday. The properties will be advertised in batches over a number of weeks and applicants can bid for up to 2 properties each week. Further information is available on the Lincs Homefinder website at www.lincshomefinder.co.uk or by contacting NKDC on 699699 and asking for the Housing Needs team. Shared Ownership properties Further information on these is available on the Waterloo Homes website at www.waterloohomes.org.uk or by phoning 0345 450 3995. PHOTOGRAPHS OF BASSINGHAM IN FORMER YEARS. The photographs and books which were available for inspection in the Heritage room at the Chapel can now be seen at the Hammond Hall when ever the Parish Office is open. A good opportunity is every Monday at the coffee morning 9am to 12noon. These include pictures of the school children, clubs. ~9~ LEARN TO RUN WITH WITHAM RUNNERS Local running club is affiliated to England Athletics It’s time to dig out that running kit! After almost four years of successfully introducing people to running, Witham Runners is pleased to announce that they are now officially affiliated with England Athletics. To celebrate, the club is launching a new 8-week Learn to Run course, commencing with an open night on th Thursday 9 October at 6.30pm. Witham Runners was established in October 2010 and slowly developed from a group of friends into an affiliated running club. Through its growing number of Coaches and Leaders in Running Fitness, the club has helped runners of all abilities achieve their aims whatever the distance from 5km to ultra-marathons. If you have never run before, why not try the club’s latest innovation, an 8 week introduction to running? Targeted at those who have never run before, or are returning to running after an extended break, this programme is designed to build your confidence and your fitness at a sustainable pace. Our experienced leaders and coaches will be there for you every step of the way to encourage and support you. As an added bonus, should you decide to join the club at the end of the course, the cost of the course will be deducted from your joining fee. Michelle Mortimer, Chair of Witham Runners, said: “We have been running as an informal group for almost 4 years now, but demand from our members and a growing responsibility to our community has meant we decided to affiliate to England Athletics, which brings us insurance, support and access to many coaching resources, as well as many discounts and opportunities for our athletes. We have a wealth of experience now in our running leaders and coaches and have introduced countless people to the benefit of running in an organised group.” To pre-register for the Learn to Run course, contact Michelle Mortimer on 07789 953 380 or [email protected] The Learn to Run course costs £10 and successful completers receive a club t-shirt or a discount off the club joining fee. The club meets every Monday and Thursday at 7pm outside the Co-op in Witham St Hughs. Mondays are dedicated to training and Thursdays are a run. To find out more about joining Witham Runners, find them on Facebook or Twitter @witham_runners Witham Runners will also be marshalling at Newark Parkrun on 27th September A photo of our club in their new kit can be viewed on the witham staple website. Witham Runners in new club colours sponsored by Access LN6 and in association with UKRunChat. OKTOBERFEST The biggest beer drinking party in the world is coming to Witham Saturday 11th October at 7pm In the Village Hall Marquee (LN6 9TN) Bratwurth and chips available to buy Disco and authentic German Oktoberfest music £5 per ticket which includes your first pint Limited tickets available, on sale at bar nights or message 07868 372 522 ~ 10 ~ BASSINGHAM MOSAICS & GLASS GROUP We have now moved into the Hammond Tower and still meet on Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. We each pay £3 per session attended, which includes the use of all the equipment, not to mention a cup of tea or coffee! Why not pop in to see just what we do and perhaps become a member? You'd be most welcome. Our thanks to Mr Howell and the school for allowing us to use their facilities when we had nowhere else to go. NEWS FROM NK Pat and Sue your district Councillors updating you….. The social housing on Torgate Lane Bassingham is progressing well. Many people have indicated their interest and these dwellings will be allocated to local people who are registered with the Lincs Homefinder website. We have been asked what "bidding" entails, it is simply to express an interest in a particular property when it is advertised, (possibly in October), for consideration. All applications are listed and prioritised according to circumstances and local connections. (see page 8 for further details) Please be aware that the new Local Plan, which is being drafted, is open for consultation between October 1st and November 11th. It contains proposals for distribution of growth, settlement hierarchies, jobs, health, green spaces, sustainability and renewable energy. Please make time to look at it and make your comments. 50,000 of the resident population of NK are in employment and we employ 7 apprentices. The 3G artificial sports pitch at NK sports centre was opened by the Chairman of the district Cllr Lance Pennell. He hosted a community football festival raising funds for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Congratulations go to Cloe Hubbard for completing the Great North Run and raising funds for Diabetes UK. Congratulations also to Brant Broughton Parish Council for the innovative idea of issuing 30mph stickers to be placed on wheelie bins on their Main Street to encourage drivers to slow down. Let's hope it works! Take part in NK's photographic competition for a calendar, see NK website for details. Cllr Pat Woodman MBE & Cllr Sue Howe BASSINGHAM VILLAGE ASSOCIATION Harvest Tea Thursday 2nd October 2pm to 4pm Hammond Hall, Bassingham (LN5 9HQ) Tickets £3 - Raffle Prizes - Everyone welcome. Ring Tom on 789935 or Barbara on 788378 ~ 11 ~ CARLTON LE MOORLAND & DISTRICT ART GROUP ANNUAL DISTRICT ART GROUP EXHIBITION th th Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October each day from 11am to 4.30pm in The Carlton le Moorland Village Hall (LN5 9HP) As in previous years entry is only 50p and refreshments will be available. Do come along to this friendly exhibition and see paintings and drawings that members have produced during the year. Later in the month there will be a demonstration, open to all, on th Saturday 25 October at 10.15am by the Pastel Artist Ian Risely. This will be in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall and will last approximately two hours with a short break for coffee. Everyone will be very welcome, the doors open at 10am (Pay at the door Members £2 - Visitors £3). For more information contact David Raines 810843 or see the club web site:carltonlemoorlandartgroup.blogspot.com COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Sunday 2nd November at 4pm St. Michael’s and All Angels Church Bassingham Each year around the festival of 'All Souls’ we hold a service in which we commemorate our loved ones who have died. Families in the parish for whom we have conducted a funeral during the last two years will receive an invitation to the service. But the event is open to everyone and we would be pleased to name during the service any whom you would like to be remembered. The service is at 4pm on Sunday 2nd November at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bassingham. It will last about an hour and light refreshments will follow. If you would like a loved one to be remembered please drop me a note through the Rectory letter-box or by email to [email protected] Canon Nick Buck, Rector. Christmas Market In Aid Of St Michael’s Church Bassingham Saturday 29th November 12 noon until 2pm. The Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) Stalls, Food, Games, Tombola, Raffle, Plants etc. Come and enjoy a Pre- Christmas event MUSIC MONKEYS Every Wednesday 10am to 10.45am (please note new time) At Witham St Hughs Children’s Centre (LN6 9WF) For 0 to 5 years - Entrance Fee £1 ~ 12 ~ HEATH U3A LINCOLN Our next branch meeting is on th Monday 13 October at 10am Lincolnshire Dialect – (Historical/Amusing) If you are 50+, retired and looking for new interests, then new members are welcome to join this lively U3A Group, for group learning, social events and new friendships. Monthly branch meetings take place on the second Monday of each month, 10am to 12noon at the Methodist Church, Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln. LN4 2LD There are twenty interest groups which are held each month on a wide range of subjects. For more information, please contact Membership Secretary: Alan Mayo 3 Glebe End Canwick Lincoln LN4 2FP. Tel. 528881 e-mail [email protected] Please visit the website: http://heathu3a.org.uk/index.htm BASSINGHAM PLAYPARK GROUP th Monday 13 October at 7.30pm Hammond Hall, Bassingham (LN5 9HQ) Come along and have your say about how you want your local playground to look and any improvements to be made. Get involved and be a part of your local community. Any questions or for an advance copy of the agenda please contact Lynsey on 07709 495 157. HALLOWEEN PARTY Friday 31st October from 7pm Witham St Hughs Village Hall (LN6 9TN) Family disco and party games! Fancy dress costumes for children welcomed! BASSINGHAM BONFIRE & FIREWORKS Saturday 8th November from 7pm At the field near Middlegate and Torgate Lane Bassingham Do come and enjoy our village bonfire and fireworks on Saturday 8th November on a field close to the junction of Middlegate and Torgate Lane. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the firework display will start at 7.30pm. Why not make a Guy Fawkes to put on the bonfire. Refreshments will be on sale. Entrance is by donation at the field gate – please give generously as we must cover costs for the event to continue. st On Saturday 1 November from 9.30am until 12.30pm there will be a team on the field to receive suitable, burnable material for the bonfire. Please do not bring mattresses, glass, plastic or cans. More details in the November issue of The Witham Staple ~ 13 ~ CARLTON LE MOORLAND LUNCH CLUB LUNCH th Monday 20 October at 1pm in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP) Provisional Menu: Sausage and Mash and Apple Crumble £3.50 All ages very welcome Phone Andy or Sue 788303 th by Wednesday 15 October so we know how many lunches to cook! CHRISTMAS LUNCH th Advance Notice. This year the 5 annual Christmas Lunch, all residents of Carlton th who are 60+, will be on Saturday 13 December. Put the date in your diary. More details next month. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY th Sunday 7 December - afternoon We plan to hold a children’s Christmas Party, similar to the one held in 2012. All children from Carlton aged 0 to 11 (year 6) are invited. Please put the date in your diary. More details next month. ACT TWO THEATRE COMPANY Pantomime Auditions for Sinbad the Sailor Adult Auditions will take place on Wednesday 14th October 8pm to 9.30pm and Monday 20th October 8pm to 9.30pm in the Hammond Tower, Bassingham. (LN5 9HQ) Junior Chorus Auditions will take place on Monday 20th October at 7pm at the Hammond Hall (Year 6 and over) New Members Welcome. Production dates Jan 28th to Jan 31st 2015 Contact Mags Smart on 789671 for further information CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday 22nd November 2pm to 4.30pm Leadenham Village Hall (LN5 0QB) Stalls to include Christmas wreaths and flowers, cards, country and kitchen gifts, as well as a scrumptious cake stall. Christmas refreshments will be available featuring festive coffee and mince pies. If you would like to have a stall please contact Sarah on 788901 or email [email protected] ASAP. Proceeds & Raffle in Aid of the Eve appeal – fighting women’s cancers ~ 14 ~ NORTON DISNEY VILLAGE HALL BINGO Saturday 4th October. Eyes down 7.30pm ‘It’s Autumn now and leaves are falling come to bingo (guess who’s calling?)’ BASSINGHAM & DISTRICT WI NEWS In September we had a memorable moving meeting with Blaze, the speaker from Extend, who had us all doing exercises on our chairs with much hilarity and singing along to the music. We are hoping she will run a class in Bassingham again as lots of people were interested in joining, having enjoyed the WI session so much. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 2nd October at 7:30pm in the main Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ). This will be our Harvest Supper. Please could members who wish to attend make sure they have registered their meal choices? There will also be a Bring and Buy stall at the Harvest Supper. Further details available from Sandra on 788213 or Vivienne on 01636 659034 BASSINGHAM CRICKET CLUB 2014 PRESENTATION NIGHT AND DINNER Saturday 11th October 7pm for a 7.30pm start at the Hammond Hall Bassingham (LN5 9HQ) The format will be a 3 course dinner followed by presentation off trophies, bar will be provided. After last year's success it would be fantastic again to make this another great night, everyone is welcome to join us and help us celebrate our season, price will be £25 per person, if you wish to see a copy of the menu please don't hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to send one, cut off dates for tickets will be Friday 26th September available from: Paul Ingamells on 07877 532 204 or 789142 or Email: [email protected] BASSINGHAM RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Margaret presented her first programme very well and gave us the opportunity of listening to Paganini Caprice Op1 No24 and comparing how Rachmaninov created a theme based on Paganini's work. For those interested in comparisons, the afternoon provided quite a number that included Sanctus by Verdi and Karl Jenkins, Rondo by Lalo and Prokofiev, Stabat Mater Dolroso by Pergolesi and Scarlatti. For the second half of the programme Margaret chose two items played by Andre Rieu and his orchestra and closed the afternoon with Bryn Terfel singing The Sunset Poem. Our next meeting will be held on Friday 17th October with John and Thelma. Please note this is the 3rd Friday and not the 2nd as usual. Please contact Bill Golder on 789289 for further information about the Society. ~ 15 ~ WELLINGORE & DISTRICT U3A The next meeting will be held on th Wednesday 8 October at 10am The speaker will be Michael Cross who will give a talk on “Mustang: Khatmandu to the Kingdom of Lo” in Wellingore Memorial Hall (LN5 0JA) New members are welcome and further information about membership may be obtained from Dave Carmichael on 811194. Information about U3A can be found at www.u3a.org.uk ST. PETER’S CHURCH AUBOURN WITH HADDINGTON th Tuesday 11 November at 7pm There will be an Act of Remembrance at St. Peter’s Church This will include readings, music and prayer. We would also like to read out the names of relatives, friends and loved ones, who have lost their lives in armed conflicts since 1914. If you have someone that you would wish to be remembered in this way, please would you note their name and brief details, (i.e. Rank, Regiment or Ship) the year in which they died and pass the details to Mrs Christine Knott, 3 Royal Oak Lane Aubourn, (788336), or to Revd. Canon Nick Buck The Rectory, Torgate Lane. We hope that you will feel able to join us for this Act of Remembrance. BASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL WEB-SITE Bassingham Parish Council now has its own web-site, you can view this at hhtp://parishes.lincolnshire/Bassingham If you want to advertise an upcoming event on the events calendar please e-mail the information to [email protected] If you have any questions or feedback about the site please e-mail me at [email protected] or phone me on 789758 Roger Hales (clerk) WITHAM ST HUGHS ACADEMY Muntjac Way, Witham St Hughs, Lincoln, LN6 9WF ‘Education For Lifelong Learning’ OPEN MORNINGS RECEPTION 2015 INTAKE Tuesday 11th & Thursday 13th November 9am to 11am Are you looking for a high quality education in a caring, forward thinking school? If so, please come along and join us for our open morning to see the school in session and to find out more... For further information or to arrange an alternative appointment, please call on 869590 ~ 16 ~ WITHAMSIDE UNITED PARISH Aubourn with Haddington: St Peter. Stapleford: All Saints. Thurlby: St Germain. Bassingham: St Michael. Carlton le Moorland: St Mary. Norton Disney: St Peter www.withamsidechurches.org.uk Rector. Assistant Curate. Reverend Canon Nick Buck. Reverend Andy Jackson-Parr The Rectory, Torgate Lane, 8 Doe Close, Witham St. Hughs, Bassingham. Lincoln. Tel: 788383 Lincoln. LN6 9UW. Tel: 869550 SERVICES FOR OCTOBER Trinity 16 5th 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Harvest Festival Norton Disney Bassingham Aubourn Trinity 17 12th 9.00am Harvest Holy Communion 10.30am All together for Harvest 6.00pm Harvest Festival Thurlby Bassingham Carlton le Moorland Trinity 18 19th 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion 6.00pm Evening Prayer Aubourn Bassingham Norton Disney Last Sunday after Trinity 26th 9.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Morning Prayer 4.00pm Tea Time Church Carlton le Moorland Bassingham Bassingham November nd 2 4.00pm Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Bassingham HOLY COMMUNION BUGGY SERVICE is celebrated. Every Thursday at 9.30am at St Michaels Church Bassingham For pre-school children and their carers is held in Bassingham Church on alternate Wednesdays from 10am. This month’s services are on Wednesday 8th & 22nd October This month’s mid-week Holy Communion service at St Mary’s Church Carlton le Moorland th is on Tuesday 7 October at 9.30am CARE HOME SERVICE Monthly at Bassingham Nursing Home after the first Sunday of the month th Thursday 9 October SUNDAY CLUB For school age children is held most Sundays at Bassingham Church at 10.30am ~ 17 ~ CHURCH COUNCIL CONTACTS The contacts for the six Church Councils are as follows:St Peter’s Church, Aubourn: Christine Knott 788336 St Michael and All Angels Church Bassingham: John Williams 789165 St Mary’s Church, Carlton le Moorland: Mary 788335 or Cynthia 788461 St Peter’s Church, Norton Disney: Alan Haines 788753 All Saints Church, Stapleford: Sandra Nelson 788213 St Germain’s Church, Thurlby: Tony Spray 788325 THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) METHODIST CHURCH Meeting for worship each Sunday 11am to 12noon at Meeting House Lane Brant Broughton LN5 0SH The Reverend. Susan Chambers 41 Harewood Crescent, North Hykeham Lincoln. LN6 8JB. Tel. 681655 email [email protected] SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – LINCOLN Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 7RB Mass: Saturdays 6pm; Sundays 9am & 11am Parish Priest: Mons. Thomas McGovern. Tel. 696838. Parish Office: 682278 Service times are Sundays at 10.30am. All are welcome Memorial Hall, 317 Newark Road, North Hykeham. LN6 9RY Revd Peter Ronald Tel: 509613 THE VINE FREE CHURCH Meets at The Community Centre, Millers Road, Waddington. LN5 9RX Sunday Services at 10.15am. Our members come from all sorts of backgrounds, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal, Catholic etc. truly an interdenominational Church. Come and visit us one Sunday and see what you have been missing – simple easy to follow services that everybody can join in and enjoy. Haven’t been to Church for ages but would like to try again and find answers to life’s difficult questions, try The Vine or visit these web sites. www.thevinefreechurch.co.uk or www.lookingforgod.com Enquiries or further details phone 789015 ST MARY’S CHURCH CARLTON LE MOORLAND 100 CLUB ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH BASSINGHAM 200 CLUB The winners for September were st 1 – Sally Brown 2nd – Stan Underwood rd 3 – Neil & Carolyn Howlett The winners for September were st 1 – Les Root 2nd – David Baker rd 3 – Eileen Martin ~ 18 ~ TIA CHI Tia Chi is gentle movement and exercise for all ages. The sessions focus on breathing and balance. It is beneficial to stiff joints, circulation and boosts the immune system. Classes take place on Wednesdays 4pm to 5pm In the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) Come see or join in. for further information ring Sylvia on 07583 243 719 POP IN AND PLAY Every Friday morning, during term time 9.15am to 11am At Witham St Hughs Children’s Centre (LN6 9WF) Lots of fun for little ones aged 0 to 5 years old Crafts, snack and singing Meet and chat to other parents/carers at our friendly parent-led group £1 each week Everyone welcome – hope to see you soon! HYKEHAM RURAL NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM What is a Neighbourhood Panel? Your Neighbourhood Panel consists of local people, and representatives of the community, who live or work in the area. The panel’s purpose is to identify issues that are affecting the community taking into account the views of the community. What does the panel do? They meet quarterly and assess all the information collected at the meeting and consider all the issues raised. The panel then agree on neighbourhood policing priorities to be focused on during the next three month period. The Neighbourhood Policing Team then adopt a problem solving approach and are encouraged and empowered to work locally with NKDC and government agencies to address the priorities set. Your current priorities set by the Panel for this area are: 1. Tackling thefts from vehicles in the villages. The next panel meeting will be held at: th Swinderby (Venue TBC) on Tuesday 7 October at 7pm So if you have an issue, please contact your local team YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD – OUR BEAT WITHAM RUNNERS Your local affiliated running club based in Witham St Hughs meets every Monday and Thursday at 7pm outside Witham St Hughs Co-op. All abilities. Find Witham Runners on Facebook or Twitter (@witham_runners) and contact Michelle Mortimer for more details on 07789 953 380 www.withamrunners.co.uk ~ 19 ~ ENJOYING LEARNING ACHIEVING SUCCESS Lincoln Road, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9HQ Telephone: 788395. Fax: 789467 [email protected] www.bassingham.lincs.sch.uk Headteacher Mr Ian Howells B Ed (Hons) Cert. Edn. NPQH Bassingham Primary School is looking for a Cleaner for 2 hours each evening after school. The post is temporary a permanent position may be available in the future. and we are looking for relief mid-day supervisors to cover staff absence, sometimes at short notice Interested, please contact the school office on 788395. THE TERRY O’TOOLE OCTOBER EVENTS TAKE PART! Sat 4 October 7.30pm onwards Join us for an exciting showing of Inspired ~ a LOV Young People’s Project th th th Fri 10 & Sat 11 October 7.30pm Table Manners ~ Alan Ayckbourn ACTion Community Theatre Tickets £8.50 Concessions £7 actioncommunitytheatre.com Sunday 12th October 7.30pm In A Sentimental Mood The Good Guys Orchestra Tickets £15.50 Concessions £14.50 Child £9 http://ggproms.com Thursday 16th October 7.30pm Room2Manouevre presents Squish & Box Fresh double bill SQUISH Tickets £10 Concessions £8 U26s £5 www.r-2-m.net th Friday 17 October 7.30pm 54 North Tickets £10 Concessions £8 & £5 www.54-north.co.uk FAMILY THEATRE Saturday 18th October 3pm Fireside Tales with Granddad Age Guide: For everyone aged 4 to 104 Running Time: 50 minutes www.pickledimage.co.uk rd Thursday 23 October 7.30pm Världens Band 15 musicians - 7 countries - 4 continents Tickets £12 Concessions £10 U26s £5 www.varldensband.com The Terry O’Toole Theatre, North Kesteven, Moor Lane, North Hykeham Box Office tel. 883311 Theatre Administrator tel. 870251 Email. [email protected] For further details view the performance websites or contact the theatre. www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk NO NAME LODGE R.A.O.B. The No Name Lodge has a wheelchair that is available to anyone wishing to borrow it on a short-term loan e.g. holidays, relative visiting, day trips out. A donation for the loan, to one of our Charities would be much appreciated. Please contact Geoffrey Nelson on 788213 for further details. ~ 20 ~ BASSINGHAM SURGERY SEPTEMBER Forthcoming Bank holidays – Bassingham Surgery closed all day Thursday 25th December, Friday 26th December, Thursday 1st January Forthcoming Training afternoons – Bassingham Surgery will be closed from 1pm until 8am the following day. Normal out of hours service will be provided – details will be available on the practice answering system at the time. st th th Tuesday 21 October - Tuesday 18 November - Tuesday 16 December Flu Clinic 2014 Saturday morning drop-in clinic will be held on th Saturday 4 October 9am to 2pm. If this date is not convenient please ring the surgery at the beginning of October to make an alternative appointment. Patient Reference Group If you feel you would like to have some involvement in decisions made by the practice’s Patient Participation Group but do not have a lot of time to spare to attend meetings etc, we would like to invite you to participate in our Patient Reference Group (PRG), this involves patients responding to an occasional short questionnaire which will be emailed to you in order to help us monitor what our patients think about the practice. Any feedback received from our Patient Reference Group Members will be passed to the Patient Participation group. Information and ideas will be discussed at their meetings and considered for further action and development. If you wish to be involved in either of the groups please contact the surgery on 788250 or via the feedback facility on our website www.bassinghamsurgery.co.uk and let us have your details along with your email address. Using SystmOnLine SystmOnLine is a facility within the practice’s clinical computer system that offers patients the opportunity to order their repeat medication, update their address and contact details and manage/book GP appointments. If you are interested in making use of this facility you will need to register by asking at reception for a username and password. In order for us to comply with rules regarding confidentiality we cannot post out this information or hand it to anyone other than yourself, so you must apply in person. Once this is done you can access SystmOnLine via a link on the practice website. Text message reminders If you have a mobile telephone number registered with the practice and you would be happy to receive text message reminders when you book appointments please let our receptionists know. Details of your verbal consent will then be added to your record which will enable automated reminders which will then be sent to your mobile telephone whenever you book GP and nurse appointments at the surgery. KUTS FOR MUTTS ADVERT? We have a new website it is www.kutsformuttsgrooming.co.uk ~ 21 ~ BASSINGHAM PRE-SCHOOL Lincoln Road, Bassingham. Lincoln, LN5 9HQ. Ofsted Reg. 253561 The main aim of our Pre-school is to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment to enable children to learn about themselves, other people and the world around them, through play. Established over 40 years ago, we work very closely with Bassingham Primary School and benefit from the use of many of their facilities. We are Ofsted registered and have an excellent team of dedicated staff. We are open:- Monday to Friday 9am to 3.15pm. Children taken from the age of 2 until 5 years (subject to availability). Remember that all children aged 3 years and over are eligible for up to 5 FREE sessions per week. If interested in a place please contact Mellissa (Manager) or Phyl (Deputy) on 789492 or feel free to call in and meet us. www.bassingham.lincs.sch.uk/pre-school CHEEKY MONKEYS DAY NURSERY HAVE FUN AND LEARN We are a home from home nursery based in Newark on Whitfield Street. Our doors opened for the first time on the 1st September and we have had a fantastic response from parents looking around and booking their children in. We have well qualified experienced staff in all rooms looking after the needs and development of the children, helping them to be creative, gain confidence and explore their environment. We have a quiet and peaceful baby room with staff who have undertaken specialized baby training so they understand their needs, likes and dislikes. Preschoolers and toddlers have a wonderful free flow area with all day access to the garden where staff help them to develop and grow. We have a flexible approach to children’s hours as we understand that not everyone works in a 9 to 5 job and rota/shift patterns often play a big part in parents working days. Please pop in and have a look around the nursery – we would be delighted to show you around. We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm or visit our website at www. cheekymonkeysnewark.com BASSINGHAM ONLINE More and more the world is turning digital…don’t be left behind. Are you over 55? Come and chat to a Digital Champion at one of our Online events. Thursdays between 9am and 1pm. Hammond Hall, Bassingham (LN5 9HQ) Never used a tablet or laptop before? Then try one of ours! Got your own tablet or laptop? Bring it along and get help or advice with basic IT skills. Pop along and let Community Lincs help you, or someone you know, to get online. For more information, contact: David Hyde on 01526 320118 ~ 22 ~ TEA TOGETHER Here’s an opportunity to meet others in Witham St Hughs! Come and join us for tea, cake and chat. Bring along your own ideas and we will provide the tea! Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 4.30pm during school term In Witham St Hughs Village Hall (LN6 9TN) For details call Ann Baker on 868977 or Elaine Eagles on 869062 ENJOYING LEARNING ACHIEVING SUCCESS Lincoln Road, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9HQ Telephone: 788395. Fax: 789467 [email protected] www.bassingham.lincs.sch.uk Headteacher Mr Ian Howells B Ed (Hons) Cert. Edn. NPQH You are invited to attend our OPEN MORNING Thursday 20th November. 9.30am to 11am and have the opportunity to see the school at work on a typical morning. We will be meeting in the hall at 9.30am Welcome from the Head Teacher Short presentations by some older pupils Receive personal tours by the children Time to see each classroom at work “Thank you so much for all you have done for …over the years … our decision proved to be the right one, thanks to Bassingham Primary School. You have allowed both…to reach their potential. Through your hard work and recognition of their abilities…they have the confidence to succeed in the next stage of their education. We couldn’t have wished for more!” Mr. and Mrs. Bartle "At the end of 11 years...we are sad to say 'goodbye' but very thankful and appreciative of all that has been done for...Our children couldn't have been happier or have had a better start in their school careers." Dr. and Mrs. Coffey Looking for fun for little ones? - Fun music making - Exiting activities - Amazing puppets - Fantastic instruments Classes now available in Swinderby, Bassingham and Newark Call 01636 671883 or 07443 536 758 to book your FREE TRIAL or alternatively visit our website www.caterpillarmusic.com We also offer exiting birthday parties and nursery sessions All telephone numbers are local (01522) numbers unless otherwise shown ~ 23 ~ THE HAMMOND HALL PRESENTS Quiz Night Saturday 25th October, doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start £5 entry includes ploughman’s supper Maximum 4 in a team Places to be booked by Tuesday 21st October, to book please contact: Jean Solven on 788949, Lyn Baker on 789031 or Roger Hales on 789741 Bar till 12.30am and there will be a raffle BASSINGHAM TABLE TENNIS Every Tuesday evening 8pm to 10pm at The Hammond Hall. New Season (September to July) Adults Annual Sub £20 then £2.50 P&P or alternative £4 P&P but must join at latest on 5th visit. - Juniors Annual Sub £10 then £2 P&P or alternative £2.50 P&P but must join at latest on 5th visit. - Credit given on payment of Annual Sub for any higher rates paid while you decide whether to join (1st for visits of season). 1st BASSINGHAM SCOUT GROUP CHRISTMAS POST Let us deliver your Christmas Post to our Local Villages Aubourn, Bassingham, Carlton le Moorland, Norton Disney, Stapleford & Thurlby for a donation to our Funds. Post Boxes will be located at :· Greens Stores, Bassingham · Spar, Bassingham st th First Post Monday 1 December - Last Post Thursday 18 December. All post will be delivered by Monday 22nd December. Please make sure that there is a full name & address on all cards. Thank you BASSINGHAM & CARLTON LE MOORLAND BABY & TODDLER GROUP If you're looking for something for you and your little one(s) to do, come and join our friendly parent run group every Wednesday, alternate weeks at Bassingham Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) at 1.30pm Carlton le Moorland Village Hall (LN5 9HP) at 9.30am For this month's dates and venues see calendar on the back page We have - baby area - toys – creative activity children's snack & drink time. Tea and chat for parents and carers £1.80 per family each week For more information please call Lynsey 07709 495 157, Find us on Facebook search for Bassingham & Carlton le Moorland Toddlers Group. ~ 24 ~ LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE HYKEHAM RURAL Hello to you all, I trust you are well and braced to receive my monthly update! It’s been a mixed month really, good as the reports of anti-social behaviour have fallen, but bad because we are still receiving reports of “Theft from vehicles (TFMV)”, all of which were left open for anyone to take what was inside. The crime figures really reflect that, with the Rural Villages showing an increase in 49 crimes and North Hykeham Town an increase of 3 crimes. But when you crunch the figures down to the reports of Burglary and TFMV they read : Hykeham Rural (Since 1st April 2014). Burglary 5 reports - TFMV 45 reports North Hykeham Town. Burglary 18 reports - TFMV 31 reports So you can see the increase is due to the vehicle crime, which is almost all down to the owners not locking their cars, a factor I have no control over. We have dropped leaflets in and around the areas I believe would be affected and used various media outlets to advise the community. On top of this I have deployed officers out on high visibility patrols, as well as those that have gone out in plain clothes in unmarked cars. There have been some arrests, but there are still thieves out there that are attracted to the “Easy pickings”. Commercial plant machinery theft also saw a slight increase in reports this past fortnight, but there has been a significant arrest of three males this week believed responsible for it. A snap shot of the crime reported since my last report on the 4th August is, for the rural villages: Doddington – Car stolen on Kennel Lane, Lawn mower stolen on the same street, North Scarle – Village hall broken into and money taken from the pool tables, Norton Disney – Trailer stolen, Brant Broughton – Lawnmower stolen on Mill Lane, Thorpe on the Hill – Garage broken into on Blacksmiths Lane, TFMV x 2 on Lincoln Lane, Aubourn – Lawn mower stolen on Bassingham Road, TFMV on Royal Oak Lane, Swinderby – JCB stolen, Thurlby – Cable theft on Moor Lane, Skellingthorpe – Diesel theft on Lincoln Road That’s it really on the business front. The teams are now fully up to strength, with the addition of another PCSO last week, so the set up for your community police is: Sgt Jon Hammond your Community Beat Sergeant Mobile: 07500 920 185 - Office: 805721 Email : [email protected] Hykeham Rural Villages PC Jess Goodall 07825 100 370 - PCSO Sarah Lingard 07944 776 791 PCSO Jo Mackie 07825 100 379 - PCSO Donna Hill (No mobile at present) Email : [email protected] Facebook “HykehamNPT” Twitter @HykehamNPT Don’t forget to call 101 to report any crime / incident and 999 in an emergency. Thanks you, and take care. Jon Hammond Community Beat Sergeant. ~ 25 ~ WITHAMSIDE UNITED PARISH ‘Tea-time Church’ th Sunday 26 October at 4pm in Bassingham Church (LN5 9HA) For families with school-age children, we meet on the fourth Sunday of the month for activities, worship and tea together. 100 YEARS AGO AT CARLTON LE MOORLAND. th The 4 Newark Boy Scouts were camping in the village. A Church Parade was held at The Baptist Chapel and on Thursday visitors were welcomed and tea was provided at a cost of sixpence. MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE The timetable for the Mobile Library service in the area for the next month is Thursday 23rd October Carlton le Moorland Church 11.45am to 12.15pm Norton Disney Village Hall 1pm to 1.30pm Bassingham Five Bells 1.45pm to 2.45pm Bassingham outside St. Michael’s Church 3pm to 4pm Thursday 9th October Aubourn Royal Oak lay-by 12.30pm to 1pm Haddington Dovecote Lane 1.15pm to 1.45pm th Saturday 18 October Witham St Hughs Nettleton Drive 1pm to 1.45pm Witham St Hughs Market Place 2pm to 3.45pm Every effort is made to ensure the mobile library arrives at each stop on time. For the latest news on these routes please contact customer services centre on 782010 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk NAVENBY SCHOOL CHURCH LANE OPENED 1806 CLOSED 1973 We are going to hold a reunion for any former pupils who attend Navenby Church of England School in Church Lane Navenby at any time from its opening in 1806 to its closing in 1973. Saturday 18th October from 6.30pm The Venue Navenby (LN5 0JJ) Tea and Coffee will be available but for any other drink please bring your own. There will also be a table to put nibbles or snacks on, donations of these would be very welcome. A charge of £2 per person paid at the door would go to helping with the cost of the hall. Any monies left over would be donated to the present Navenby School. Any photos or memorabilia would be good but please put your name on them Partners of expupils also welcome. More details please call 811003 ~ 26 ~ INSURANCE OVERVIEW. The first reported fire caused by Electronic cigarettes has raised a caution. If you buy one or use one please be sure to obtain the manufacturers recommended mains charger. In the case reported a cheap “no brand” charger was used and this burst into flames overnight causing a fire which spread very quickly. On the subject of unusual fires beware of wet mice looking for a warm dry place this winter! I had a claim where a mouse crawled into the compressor compartment at the back of a refrigerator. This had the usual accumulation of dust, webs and general dirt collected over several years and the mouse got between the electrical contacts causing a short which ignited his fur and the detritus, subsequently lighting up the kitchen curtains and the house. A gentle clean with the vacuum extension at the rear of fridge and freezer can prevent such incidents. Now is also a good time to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms with battery renewal if appropriate. The Financial Conduct Authority has raised concerns about “on-line” insurance sales. They note that the cheapest in not necessarily the best. They also note that poor information is given by call centre staffs who very often cannot answer simple questions regarding their products. No point in saving £5 and having to pay the first £500 of any claim. If you are getting a quote always ask the amount of the excess, is a loan car provided in the event of a claim, does the cover extend to include more than Third Party if travelling abroad. Ask all the questions and beware of unwanted “add-ons”. Better still visit your local broker and obtain a face to face quote from a specialist who knows more than the information read from a screen! Although this area is now said to be the safest place to live from a crime point of view you can still be even more secure by checking locks, bolts and bars ready for the longer hours of winter. Get a “close shackle padlock” for your shed or garage as these areas appear to be most at risk. If you are planning a long stay abroad this winter, check the “unoccupancy clause” on your house insurance. Cover will probably be restricted to 30 days. If so, ask for an extension. This will invariably be granted subject to central heating being left on “frost” setting. Any queries to [email protected] Be safe. Regards, Terry Paling UPHOLSTERY CLASSES Tuesdays from 9.30am until 11.30am or 1pm until 3pm, At THE STUDIO, THE CLAYS FARMHOUSE, BRANT BROUGHTON LN5 0RW Personal tuition will be given by Carol Halliwell a qualified upholsterer and Adult Education Tutor Classes at Aubourn and Collingham on Thursdays DESIGNER FABRICS at the STUDIO! Beautiful designer fabrics for your curtains, blinds and upholstery. Personal sampling service available to help you to decide on the perfect fabrics in your own home! Telephone: 788360 or 07929 074345 - E-mail: [email protected] ~ 27 ~ CARLTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD. are pleased to announce that after a long bout of illness we are now fully trading again. Anthony would like to thank all of his customers for their ongoing support & looks forward to seeing them again. We look forward to welcoming new customers too. Phone/Fax 789159 / Mobile 07720 717 548 E mail; [email protected] TREE TOPS CLUB Bassingham Pre-school. Lincoln Rd, Bassingham Lincoln LN5 9HQ Wrap around Care for children 3 to 11 yrs Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Breakfast Club 8am to 8.50am and After School Club 3.30pm to 6pm Caring for your child before and after school. Offering a wide range of activities to suit all age groups If you are interested in a place for your child then please contact Mellissa on 789492 for a booking form. Limited spaces available LINCOLN LOGS QUALITY HARDWOOD LOGS FOR SALE TONY: 07765 923403 MARIA: 07561 527191 FROM £60 A LOAD DELIVERED YOU MIGHT FIND CHEAPER BUT YOU WON’T FIND BETTER Window & Carpet Cleaning Reliable, Friendly & Fully Insured Family Run Business. *Windows *Conservatories *Gutters * Fascia’s *Carpets * End of tenancy We use a Pure water Pole Wash System for those high to reach places, up to 5 Storeys High. For your free no obligation quote Contact Us Now on T: 01522 775424 M: 07788378616 E: [email protected] HALLOWEEN AT COGGLESFORD WATERMILL th Thursday 30 October 6.30pm to 8pm Free Event – children must be accompanied by an adult. There’s lots of Halloween fun going on at Cogglesford Watermill (N34 7EQ). Test your detective skills and hunt down some spooky treasure, try your hand at apple bobbing and explore this creaky old mill – who knows what you’ll discover! For more information visit www.heartoflincs.com or call North Kesteven District Council’s Tourism Unit on 01529 308102 ~ 28 ~ LINCOLNSHIRE GROUP OF THE HARDY PLANT SOCIETY Andrew Humphris, Wollerton Old Hall – Past, Present and Borders th Saturday 25 October at 2pm Taking place at William Farr Church of England School, Lincoln Road, Welton, (LN2 3JB) For further information Email: [email protected]. DOMESDAY BOOK / BOOK FROM WINCHESTER This has been a recent fascination of mine; I found it interesting to compare the villages of our parish. Over the centuries the book has been proven to have many inaccuracies so make of it what you will! If nothing else the Lords names are interesting, they seem to epitomise that ‘middle earth’ feel of the time! Diane Swales Commissioned after the Norman conquest of 1066 by William, formerly Duke of Normandy, now the first Norman King of England. It is fascinating to note the change of names from Anglo-Saxon to French. The lives of the people must have changed dramatically with the arrival of the French. Nothing changes! William used the information to assess and record the fiscal rights of the king. Royal officers were sent out to collect information. The book is an assessment and record of land, resources, landholders, tenants, free men, villagers, slaves, animals, fish ponds, bees, churches, castles etc. in England in 1085. Land was often measured in hides (hides being a measure of land value, not size), each hide being of a taxable value. Plough teams, this term is used to determine the taxable amount of land that can be ploughed by a team of eight oxen. The books (a large one and a smaller one) give the value of land, before the conquest and after it. The large book was completed in August 1086 and was the work of one scribe. The smaller one of East Anglia was unfinished. They were written in Latin short form. There were 13,418 settlements in the English counties south of the Scottish border. From the 12th Century the book was known as Domesday. The people saw its information, now known to the King, as irreversible, comparing it to the Last Judgement in the Bible, when the deeds of Christians were placed before God for judgement. Next month Diane’s article will continue with information on our village entries. HARMSTON MEMORIAL HALL If you’re looking for a venue for a party, social function or regular group meeting look no further! Please contact our bookings coordinator Gill Macadam-Smith on 721954 (alternatively Jo Oldham on 722919) for further information or to make a booking, or email [email protected] October events include:rd HHH Harmston Happy Hour. Friday 3 October 5pm to 8pm WW1 Commemorative Evening. Saturday 4th October 6pm for 6;30pm Tickets £10 available by calling 722919 or 723261 ~ 29 ~ THINKING OF HAVING A PARTY? Looking for a clean Modern venue set in a Scenic Location to celebrate Weddings/Birthdays/Family Occasions Did you know that the Hammond Hall Bassingham is a Fully Licensed building with its own Bar Facilities or Do you want to put on a public event or hold a meeting but not sure where to start! Give our management team a ring - we are here to help Telephone: 789758 - e-mail: [email protected] website: www.thehammondhall.co.uk THE LABRADOR LIFELINE TRUST The aim of The Labrador Lifeline Trust is to help Labradors in need Do you have a Labrador that needs to be rehomed? Could you offer a good home to a Labrador? Could you offer some time to help us? Could you foster on a short or longer term basis? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please contact one of the following… Mrs Alma Baker on 869007 e-mail: [email protected] Area Co-ordinator – Mrs Joan Falvey on 01636 643740 e-mail: [email protected] Registered Charity 1076061 Patrons: Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Johns GCB KCVO CBE Lady Elizabeth Graydon DL. The Rt Hon The Countess Bathurst. Ian F Radcliffe Website: www.labrador-lifeline.co.uk AGRA PEST CONTROL Residential, Agricultural, Commercial, Call out service Contract Work Rats, Moles Mice, Wasps Squirrels, Fleas Rick Straw:01522 274955 Mob: 07460 868 235 [email protected] Fully Insured : NPTA Registered All telephone numbers are local (01522) numbers unless otherwise shown ~ 30 ~ CO-OP COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS SHARE IN £45,538 From sea scouts to hospices and air ambulances to cricket clubs, members of Lincolnshire Co-op have raised an enormous £45,538 for almost 100 local good causes in the past three months. The Community Champions scheme sees every one of the Society’s 231,000 members linked to a good cause close to where they live. The Community Champions for the period June to September will now be awarded a cheque or vouchers for the total amount raised by shoppers in their area. Groups in this area that have benefited this time are:Aubourn & Haddington Playground Association Updating and buying new play equipment for the children’s playground. Lincolnshire Co-op is encouraging members of local groups and organisations who need money to put towards a project to apply to become a Community Champion. An application form is available to pick up in store or access at www.lincolnshire.coop/communitychampions. SIGN UP TO LINCOLNSHIRE ENERGY SWITCH And save money on your energy bills* Councils across Lincolnshire have joined forces to help you make savings on your energy bills. Register for free by Monday 13th October and we will let you know if you could save money and give you the opportunity to ‘Switch and save’ Remember to register you will need your energy bills. Find out more or register now at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/switch or call 01529 301990. Lines are open 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday *Lincolnshire Energy Switch does not guarantee to provide a cheaper price than your current tariff. Savings are accurate on the day the offer is made, you have the right to cancel the offer within 7 days of accepting. A CALL FOR STALL HOLDERS The Natural World Centre will be hosting their annual Christmas Market this year on Sunday 14th December from 10am to 4pm. If you are interested in having a stand at this year’s Christmas Market, please contact:Donna Sutton on 870273 or email [email protected] £80K AWARDED TO SPORT PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY Over £80,000 has been awarded to sport projects in Lincolnshire which aim to encourage more young people into sport. The Sportivate funding, was set up as part of a London 2012 Olympic legacy project. Searched online at:www.lincolnshiresport.com/sportivate for projects awarded between April 2014 and March 2015. The next deadline to apply for Year 5 Sportivate funding to run a project between April and June 2015 is Friday 16th January 2015. To apply for the next round of funding contact Lucy on 585580 or email [email protected] SPIRES & STEEPLES CHALLENGE 2014 ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? Sunday 13th October Secure your place at this year’s challenge by contacting Donna Sutton on 694353 or e-mail [email protected]. Entries cost £15 per person or £18 on the day. You can also enter online by visiting www.runnersworld.co.uk/spiresandsteeples26. ~ 31 ~ NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL WITHAM OFFICE – COMMUNITY ACCESS POINT The Hammond Hall, Lincoln Road Bassingham LN5 9HQ Tel. 789758 The Witham Office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm. Have a question for the Council? Look no further; you do not need to know if the District Council, County Council or the Parish Council deals with the service. Just pop into your Community Access Point and we will help you. You will be able to: View local planning applications Get help completing forms Report a council house repair Pick up local information about the area Photocopying A4 only (8p per copy). Report fly tipping, street light problems, holes in the road Rubbish - arrange collection of large items, report a missed bin etc. Broadband internet access is available free of charge. The North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council websites can also be viewed from this facility. For further information about the services provided, please contact the office. YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR Ray Phillips The Hall, 10 Meadow Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 9PF. Tel: 696496 Fax: 680006. e-mail: [email protected] ~ All Council problems promptly dealt with ~ NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCILLORS … available to help with enquiries concerning housing, planning, environmental and community services: Pat Woodman MBE Susan Howe The Old Vicarage, Church Road, 12 Badgers Oak, Bassingham, Aubourn, Lincoln. LN5 9FB. Lincoln. LN5 9JP. Tel: 788236 Fax: 789589. e-mail Tel: 788496. e-mail [email protected] [email protected] Representing - Aubourn and Haddington, Bassingham, Carlton le Moorland, Norton Disney, Stapleford and Thurlby. Barbara Wells MBE Mayfield 29 Chapel Lane, North Scarle, Lincoln. LN6 9EX. Tel: 778249. e-mail: [email protected] Sally Appleby Aventine 27 Lincoln Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln. LN6 9BH Tel: 681159. e-mail: [email protected] Representing - Witham St Hughs. NK WHAT’S ON OCTOBER Leisure in the Community Ltd working in partnership to develop and deliver high quality leisure services in North Kesteven with districtnk. A full list of local events and attractions from districtnk can be seen on the witham staple web site. ~ 32 ~ CALENDAR OCTOBER Every Monday Page Hammond Hall Coffee Morning 4 Weightwatchers 3 Witham Runners 18 Every Tuesday Hammond Hall Sub Committee 2 Tea Together Witham St Hughs 22 Table Tennis 23 Every Wednesday Tia Chi 18 Music Monkeys 11 Every Thursday Bassingham Online 21 Witham Runners 18 Every Friday Pop in and Play 18 Bar Nights 7 1st Wed Toddlers Carlton le Moorland 9.30am 23 Aub. & Hadd. Parish Council Meeting 2 2nd Thurs Bassingham Vill. Assoc. Harvest Tea 10 Bassingham WI 14 3rd Fri Bar Night Bingo Pie & Peas 7 4th Sat Flu Jab Clinic 20 St Michael’s Church Coffee Morning 8 Carlton le Moorland Art Group Ex. 11 Norton Disney Bingo 14 5th Sun Harvest Thanks Giving 8 Carlton le Moorland Art Group Ex. 11 6th Mon Bassingham playing field charity AGM 5 7th Tue Neighbourhood Panel Meeting 18 8th Wed Wellingore U3A 15 Toddlers Bassingham 1.30pm 23 Carlton le Moorland Parish Council 3 Royal Oak Quiz Night 9th Thurs Mobile Library Aubourn & Haddington 25 Bassingham Parish Council Meeting 2 10th Fri Harvest Supper 6 11th Sat Page Carlton le Moorland Coffee Morn plus 6 Mini Library 5 Bassingham Cricket Dinner. 14 Oktoberfest 9 12th Sun Royal Oak Music Quiz Night 13th Mon Heath U3A 12 Bassingham Playpark Group Meeting 12 14th Tue Bassingham Lunch Club 7 Act Two Auditions 13 15th Wed Toddlers Carlton le Moorland 9.30am 23 Witham St Hughs Parish Council 3 17th Fri Bassingham Recorded Music 14 18th Sat Mobile Library Witham St Hughs 25 20th Mon Carlton le Moorland Lunch Club 13 Clematis 6 Act Two Auditions 13 21st Tue Bassingham Surgery Closed pm 20 22nd Wed Toddlers Bassingham 1.30pm 23 Royal Oak Quiz Night 23rd Thurs Mobile Library Carlton/Norton/Bass. 25 25th Sat Hardy Plant Society 28 Carlton le Moorland Art Demo 11 Hammond Hall Quiz Night 23 26th Sun British Summertime Ends 1 Tea Time Church 25 Royal Oak Music Quiz Night 30th Thurs South Moor Allots. Sub-Committee 2 31st Fri Halloween Party 12 NOVEMBER 1st Sat Bassingham Bonfire Building Details of local Church Services are on pages 16 & 17 12
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