Joint winners of the Morton Feast Scarecrow Competition MORTON COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 2016

The Morton Community News is for general interest andcannot be held legally responsible for errors or omissions.NEWS ITEMS BY 10th EACH MONTH (Note change ofdate)News Editor ...Keith Panter, 9 Belvoir Close, Morton.01427 679077 email krp2uk@yahoo.co.ukTreasurer: Geoff Hopkinson. 1 Southlands Avenue, Morton,Tel:811167Distribution: Penny Lightfoot, 67 Nursery Vale, Morton.Tel 330020The Morton Community News can also be found at,Parishes.Lincolnshire.gov.uk/MortonArticles and letters submitted for inclusion must include thename and address of the author and, if possible, a telephonenumber or email.

Pictures of the Fun Run, held at the Morton Feast.The top picture is the editor of this newsletter finishing his first Morton Fun Run atthe age of 73!' and below the start of the fun run

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, MORTON

TEAM PYRAMID QUIZ WITH A PIE & PEASUPPER INCLUSIVE OF SWEET AND HOT DRINK

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To

Alan Clapham 17 Dunholme Road DN21 1XH 612546

MORTON PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Anne Cater, 2 Elizabeth Close, GainsboroughDN21 2TA . Tel. 01427 617611 anne.lcdp@hotmail.co.uk

Parish Council meetings are held in the Village Hall, and begin at 6.30pm.Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity during themeeting for members of the public to raise questions. Questions can also besent to the Clerk prior to the meeting.

This information is also available on the Parish Notice Board and theParish Council website http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/MortonCould residents please direct any correspondence to Morton ParishCouncil to Anne Cater, Clerk to the Council. Correspondence can be copiedto individual parish councillors, but should always be addressed to theCouncil via the Clerk.

Parish Council Meeting.Monday 15th August 2016Monday 12th September 2016

MORTON FEAST WEEK-ENDThe Morton Feast week-end was a great success despite the weather trying to do it’s best tospoil it!Starting with the Fun Run on Friday evening, the rain held off while 60 runners set off alongthe riverbank, ranging in age from 5 years to 73, and including a pantomime cow! Allcompleted the 5k course in under an hour, so well done everyone! The results are listedseparately, so congratulations to all the winners, especially the first three home, one aged 8and two 10 year olds! The organisers would like to say a huge thank you to all the helperswho made the evening go smoothly, the members of the Village Hall Committee who helpedwith the admin, the drinks, the marshalling, the tail runner, the Morton Striders who helpedwith the time keeping and also the marshalling. Also thanks to the Park Run who lent thesignage and finish funnel. And especial thanks to the Morton residents who clear the pathsand gates of nettles and undergrowth without being asked, it makes the course so much moreenjoyable.The heavens opened on Saturday morning but the footballers were determined not to give up,and with the Tug o’War carrying on during the morning too, all got thoroughly wet through.Big thanks to the valiant crew who kept everything going, especially Tim Ronis whoorganises the football on the day and the referees, and Caroline Loates, not now a Mortonresident but cajoled into helping yet again, and her band of helpers for the Tug o’War.Congratulations to all the winners, see separate listing. Commiserations to all those who haveto wash the muddy kit …… Many thanks to Stan at the Ship Inn and John Lord of GW Lordfor sponsoring the football medals again.A wise decision was made first thing on Saturday morning to hold the Summer (!) Fairindoors after an anxious look at the weather forecast. The school was packed with stalls andgames, and those that attended enjoyed spending their money in a variety of ways. Manythanks to all those who manned stalls, sold refreshments, ran games and generally helped tomake it a fun time for all. The Summer Fair was a collaboration between the Village Hall, theSchool and St Paul’s Church, and with the addition of stalls from various local charities andorganisations, including LIVES and Trinity Football Club, there was much on offer to keepeveryone amused, including an excellent performance by the Trinity Performing Arts groupwho managed well despite being rather squashed into the main school hall.The evening saw many of us enjoy an indoor barbeque at the Ship Inn, not unusual for thispart of the world! The 50/50 squares game was drawn at the BBQ, the winning number was 6and it was won by Pat Stewart. A donation was made to the Village Hall from the Name theScarecrow competition held in the pub, thanks to Pam and Stan, coincidentally the names ofthe scarecrows!Sunday morning started with a well attended Family Community Service at St Paul’sChurch, led by Mary Cooney, which was a lovely friendly family service with a number ofchildren there. The reading was by the Morton Guide leader Rosi Fieldson, and the MortonTrentside School choir entertained with two lively songs. Everyone was given a stone to addto a cairn, with an explanation that a cairn is to show the way.Afterwards several people stayed on for refreshments before heading home in the rain.

This would have been followed by cricket if the weather had been kinder. However theafternoon cleared up enough for cricket to continue into the evening, and Cooper’s Clubberswon the day by winning 3 out of 4 matches.Altogether a busy and successful week-end, despite the dismal weather trying to thwart allour efforts! We hope everyone had chance to see the scarecrows which were to be in placeuntil July 17th, well worth a walk round Morton.

Morton Feast FootballThe boys under 11 football final was between Gaffs Greats (Charles Baines)and Saxilby. The game was won by Gaffs Greats after a penalty shoot out.The boys under 9 was won by Morton Monkeys playing against ParishPlaymakers.The girls football was won by the Simmond’s Stars playing against ParishPitches.

Morton Feast Tug o’WarThe under 11 boys Tug o’War was between two teams from Parish School,Parish Penalties beating Parish Possessions.The boys under 9 team Parish Playmakers got their own back after the footballby beating Morton Monkeys.The girls Parish Pitches also got their own back by beating Simmond’s Stars.

The Football and the Tug o’ War are games put on for the primary schoolchildren of Gainsborough and District, thanks to the generous time and effortof the volunteers, for which Morton Feast Committee and the children are verygrateful. The children thoroughly enjoy it and this year persevered with thegames despite the downpour.

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Sunday - 10a.m. - 4.30p.m.

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SERVICES FOR AUGUST

7th Aug Parish Communion All Saints Church 10.30 a.m.

14th Aug Communion Service 9.00 a.m.

21st Aug Service of the Word 9.00 a.m.

28th Aug Communion Service 9.00 a.m.

BAPTISM 12th June Eva Faith HolmesHarper Leigh Gray

26th June Isaac Leigh ChapmanDaniel John Steven Frost

FUNERALS 9th June Roy William Hearne22nd June Eileen Harvey27th June Renee Petch

.WEDDING 18th July Blessing of a Civil Marriage

Martin and Helen Dunning

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^FUTURE EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH

FRIDAY 9th September at 7.30 p.m. £6 at the doorGainsborough Musical Theatre Group

SATURDAY 24th Sept 7 p.m. Morton Village HallPyramid Quiz and Pie & Pea Supper

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Another picture from the Scarecrow competition, all the pictures can be seen inthe village hall

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Our Ladies evening of retail therapy, pampering and indulgence at GainsboroughGolf Club was well attended and has received some really positive feedback. Theevening saw ladies perusing a number of beautiful stalls and also receivingvarious pamper treatments Sincere thanks to all who supported the eveningespecially Browns Department Store. The evening raised £825.Our charity Golf Day saw teams enjoying a round of golf (dodging theshowers!!) before relaxing with a delicious lunch. Thanks to all at GainsboroughGolf Club, the Mayor and Mayoress and Deputy Mayor of Gainsborough forshowing their support and Julie Cook from Morrison’s who kindly donated andran the refreshments at the half way house. The day raised over £2000!!

Rotary Club of Gainsborough – Pedal Car Grand Prix & Fun DaySunday 14th August 2016, Queen Elizabeth High SchoolWhy not pop along to the St Barnabas stall and say `Hello’ before and joining inwith this fun filled, action packed day which helps raise money for localGainsborough good causes and charities.

Save Dates:Tuesday 20th September – St Barnabas stall at the United Reformed ChurchCoffee Morning, 9.30am – 12noonThursday 6th October – Coffee Morning, George Henderson Lodge 10am-12noonWednesday 9th November -- Ladies Lunch, Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff,ND21 5TQ with local author Margaret Dickinson; who was born inGainsborough, and has spent most of her life in Lincolnshire.A reminder my role involved delivering talks/workshops about the work andservice of your local Hospice; if you would like me to come along to yourcommunity group, school or organisation then please do get in touch!With Many Thanks for your continuing support.

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REGULAR VILLAGE HALL >>>>>>>Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Morning Probus Club9.30a.m.-11.30a.m.Brian Timbrell ,Tel: 610002U3A Kurling10.00am—12.00noonDavid SeymourTel: 614143

Yoga/Pilates for Health9.45 a.m.—10.45 a.m.Liz Clews: 07751964832

Specialist Exercise Class11.00 a..m.—12.00 noonLiz Clews: 07751964832

U3A Bridge10.00 a.m.– 12 noonJoy Doyle Tel. 718791

Afternoon Ladies Indoor Bowls2.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m

Martial Arts4.45 pm—5.45 pmGeorge Blogg: 617171

Morton Art Club1.30 p.m.—4.00 p.m.Barbara Lee Tel. 611559

Morton Craft Group2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.Mary CawteTel. 615236Restarts September

Indoor Bowls2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.

Evening Morton Parish CouncilMeetings start at6.30pmNext Meeting: 15thAugust.

Zumba Class6.45 pm—7.45 pm.Fay MitchellTel: 07507 803102

** Rainbow Guides5.30 p.m.—6.45 p.m.Carolyn EllisTel. 07584 161568** Brownies5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m.Julie WilsonTel. 612106**Guides7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m.Rosi FieldsonTel. 838448** Denotes Term Time only

** Beaver Scouts5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m.Emma KeebleTel. 07717 532100Lincs Wildlife Trust7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m.Restarts SeptemberMrs. Joy BannisterTel: 628457Zumba Class7.30 pm—8.30 pm.Fay MitchellTel: 07507 803102

Morton Parish Council have a vacancy for a parish councillor. Email applications to AnneCater, Morton Parish Council Clerk at anne.lcdp@hotmail.co,uk.

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FOUND after the Fun Run - large red drinking bottle with Milwaukee written on the side. ifyou would like to claim it please ring 613998.

<<<<<<< ACTIVITIES for August 2016

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Vitality Exercise11.00am to 12 noonLiz 01427 615608

Yoga/ Pilates10.00a.m.-11.00a.m.Liz Clews : 615608

Trinity Perf. Arts( Theatre Group)10.00—1.00pmJemma CarlisleTel. 07535 904588

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Weightwatchers5.00 p.m.– 6.30 p.m.Julie JonesTel. 01302867512Or 07912 343820Indoors Bowls7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Women’s InstituteLast Thurs of month7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m.Yvonne Clarke-615364

** Cub Scouts6.00 pm—7.30 pm

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Information regarding contacting the local police.PCSO Bill Thomas - duty times are between 8am and 10pm - although shifts are variable andhe is not on duty every day. He cannot guarantee that he will be on duty at the time that anincident occurs. Residents can call his mobile number (Bill Thomas 07944776816) and ifhe is on duty, he will respond. Residents can leave a message on the answer phone and eitherBill or one of his colleagues will contact them - within 24 hours.For non emergency calls - dial 101 The other team members are:For emergency calls - dial 999 PC 848 Ian Shaw: 07939 988734

PCSO Rachel Harrison: 07825100382PCSO Samantha Evans: 07939312682PCSO Bill Thomas: 07944776816

If any resident would like further information or clarification, they can contact Bill who will behappy to visit them.