trentside links september 2014

A free community magazine covering the villages of

Brampton • Drinsey Nook • Fenton • Gate Burton • Kettlethorpe • Knaith • LaughtertonMarton • Newton on Trent • Park Farm • Stow Park • Thorney • Torksey • Torksey Lock

Trentside Links

A free community magazine covering the villages of

Brampton • Drinsey Nook • Fenton • Gate Burton • Kettlethorpe • Knaith • LaughtertonMarton • Newton on Trent • Park Farm • Stow Park • Thorney • Torksey • Torksey Lock

Issue 179 • September 2014www.trentsidelinks.org

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Trentside Links ● September 2014

Deadline for next issueYour next issue of Trentside Links is published on the 30th of November. Please send all contributions to the magazine by the 31st of October.

ContributionsWe welcome contributions to your magazine on all matters of interest to the community. Address for correspondence: 7 Lincoln Road, Fenton, Lincs LN1 2EP.

Editorial & advertising

Sue Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718837Email: [email protected]

Distribution Emma Barratt . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718985

WebsiteJon Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718837

Trentside Links committee Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCYSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma BarrattTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue OliverMember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard FarleyMember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Rose

Distributors of the magazineBrampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard FarleyDrinsey Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCYFenton (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris EastFenton (2) . . . . . . . . Sue Eyton-WilliamsGate Burton . . . . . . . . . . . Pat HammondKettlethorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne HarrisKnaith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary BurkeLaughterton (1) . . . . . . . . Bob WatkinsonLaughterton (2) . . . . . . . . . . Simon ClarkeLaughterton (Home Farm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy WillisMarton (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen GeeMarton (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra MoodyNewton on Trent (1) . . . . . . . . Gill KymeNewton on Trent (2) . . . . Roger VorbeckPark Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCYStow Park . . . Rodge & Alison BrownlowThorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George CollinsTorksey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth RoseTorksey (The Elms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Red HattersTorksey Lock . . . . . . . . . . Dennese GoreTorksey Lock (Little London Park) . . . . . .

Maureen Lyons

Cover pictureHare at Torkseyby David Mitchell

About Trentside Links

Trentside Links (TL) is the name of both the magazine and the independent not-for-profit voluntary organisation that produces it.

The aim of TL is to support and help improve the social life of the community, eg through regular publication of this community magazine.

The magazine is delivered free by our team of volunteers to over 1500 homes and businesses.

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ContentsNews4 book newsTrentside Links wins lottery funding

5 fareweLL rhys and sTephLocal clergy to retire after a dedicated service to the Trentside region.

6 LaughTerTon newsEnhanced play area gets a step closer

Reports16 socieTy open dayLocal group's succesful open day

18 The vicar wriTesThe last reflections from Rhys Prosser before his retirement

Notices24 communiTy noTicesLocal events, dances & more

26 church noTicesYour service & clergy details

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Bygones12 a personaL journeyLocal historian reflects on WW1

11 ThankfuL viLLagesA special plaque is dedicated

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The Little London bake-off

On the 12th of July a group of ladies from Little London came together

for their first ever bake-off at a 'Betty's' style tea party.

For the past six months they had been trained and mentored by Mike Bell and John Bartlam who organised the event. Mike, a retired police officer, has always had a passion for baking and learnt all his skills from his mum and grandma and produces a range of bakes, breads, jams and pickles throughout the year. He decided to put these skills to use to help the ladies at Little London (known as the misfits!) develop their traditional baking skills and set them a challenge to

run the event in July 2014, this was their half-term exam! All of the ladies met once a month on a Monday and set about learning how to make the most delicious breads and pastries in order to try to be crowned the bake-off winner. The event on the 12th July was open to the public to come and sample their results and they were not let down with the feast that was on offer. There was a wide range of delights all served with tea or coffee by the ladies and the day was a huge success. All profits from the day were donated to the Lincolnshire Air Ambulance, in total £537 was raised and the overall winner was confirmed as Elaine Hancox who won with her lemon drizzle cake. It won on presentation, taste and texture. Well done to all involved and perhaps next year they will be giving Paul Hollywood & Mary Berry a run for their money?!

Mike Bell (front left) and John Bartlam (front right) with the misfits!

A fantastic selection of baking was on offer

The visitors were able to sample the baking all served by the misfits!

Colour photos of the bake-off are available on our Facebook page. Visit facebook.com/trentsidelinks

90th birthday celebrations

Don Weaver of Laughterton celebrated his 90th Birthday at home

with family on the 7 August.

He had many lovely cards and gifts and had a cake and buns (buns courtesy of Roisin Wilcox)

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I would like to share these photographs of Adam, Jacob and Harry Flinders

(ages 6, 4 and 3) who were so inspired by the musicians performing at the Buskers Festival that they took it upon themselves to set up their own band. "We're setting up a band. It's ok, you can stay over there", were the words of a very independent 6 year old!)

They played their mouth organs and used sticks to play the drain pipes - attracting quite a crowd who clapped, took photographs, encouraged them and put money into their hat.

The whole family are really proud of their initiative and courage it took to perform and I hope this inspires other parents to support and encourage their budding musicians, however young they may be!

Lauren Flinders, Fenton

buskers festival

calling all knitters in the fenton area

Newly arrived in the village of Fenton, Sue Ricketts, who describes herself

as a lifelong, passionate knitter, is looking for like-minded crafty people to join her on Tuesday evenings at the Fenton Knitting Group. Although Lincolnshire born and bred, Sue has been ‘in exile’ in Kent for the past 25 years, working in adult and community education. Whilst there, Sue ran a knitting group and a number of sewing, knitting and crochet classes and workshops.

“My background is in modern foreign languages", says Sue, "but I have always enjoyed sewing, and especially knitting, as a way to relax and unwind and create lovely, vintage style one-off items of clothing for the children and cushions and throws for the house. It’s just so nice to share the creative process with others.”What is Sue knitting at the moment, you may ask? Knowing her love of more unusual knitting projects, a visiting relative recently bought her a pattern from the Lincoln Cathedral gift shop. The pattern is by Georgina Manvell and Susannah Holwell at The Old Toy Knitting Shop and is of the Lincoln Imp

himself. Sue has now completed the project and given her imp a bunch of tulips to hold, as a reminder of her school days in Spalding.

Each session is £3 to cover refreshments and anyone interested in joining the Fenton Knitting Group can contact Sue by email at [email protected] or on her home telephone number:01427 717862.

ContactSue RickettsThe Barn4 The Old Stack YardFenton, LN1 2BW

Trentside Links Has Some Good News to Share!

We have been successful in our application for a grant! The

Heritage Lottery Fund has given us a grant to write a book on the history of our villages.

Since taking over the magazine in 2007 you have been kind enough to share with us your photos, memories and information on the history of the villages we cover in the magazine. We want to place them in a book so that they are in one point of reference.

This will not be an easy task and the first question we must ask is, “Are any of you able to help us with the book?” This could be in any form such as research, interviewing, collating information,

finding information and photographs.If you have some spare time or expertise

and feel you could help us please call us on 01427 718837. If you haven’t got time to help us please at least ask around for any old photos or cine footage, or tell us if you know someone who we should interview for our ‘My Story’ section. Now we have put

the foundations in place by providing the money and equipment for the book, we need your help to make this book as rich in content as it can be.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

The Trentside Links team.

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grass cutting in fenton

The Parish Council have been making enquiries as to who is responsible for

the grass cutting, particularly in Fenton Fields and Addison Place in Fenton. We have been informed that the Lincolnshire County Council will not be adopting the grass verges in Fenton Fields so maintenance will not fall on Lincolnshire County Council. At the moment the site is still in the hands of the developer.

In Addison place the areas of landscaping are also private and will be the responsibility of the individual homeowners.

A grass cutting schedule is available on the website and notice boards for your information.

Laughterton shop hours

As of the Monday 27th October Laughterton Shop will revert to its

winter opening hours, as follows:

Monday-Saturday: 8am-6pmSundays & Bank Holidays: Closed

I now have a large sign outside the shop which clearly states when we are open and if you refer to my advert in each issue, my shop and Post Office opening hours are included also.

Thanks for the continued support.

Jennie SimmondsLaughterton

Harby Village HallWednesday 1st October 9am -12pm

Skellingthorpe Youth HallThursday 9th October 2pm-5.30pm

Sturton by Stow Old School Rooms Wednesday 15th October 9am-11am

Torksey Health CentreWednesday 15th October 3pm-5.30pm

The Glebe PracticeSaturday 18th October 9am-12.30pm

Dates and times subject to prompt delivery of vaccines

The glebe practiceflu clinics

A Sad Farewell to Rhys and Steph

This autumn the Saxilby group of parishes will experience significant

changes in worship as the group is plunged into an interregnum following the early retirement of our vicar Rhys Prosser on ill health grounds.

Whilst the search goes on for a new incumbent the remainder of the current ministerial team will undoubtedly maintain spiritual worship within the group but will nevertheless require full support from all the congregations. Unfortunately however we must all recognise that things will not be the same in the short term and possibly for even longer but we will have to have patience and adapt accordingly.

Rhys came to Saxilby in 1995 from Grimsby and he and his wife Steph very quickly fitted into the area becoming well respected and much loved members of the community. Steph herself was ordained in 1999 and immediately gave her life to support Rhys in his ministry which was invaluable when Rhys became Rural Dean in 2000 with the partial responsibility for all 28 churches within the Deanery.

Failing health over the last year meant that Rhys had firstly to give up stewardship of the Deanery and in July this year he was unable to continue serving the group of parishes for which he was minister. This was a bitter blow and cruel for someone so comparatively

Rhys and Steph in the summer on the Great Central Railway

young when he and his team had done so much to stem the downward spiral of falling congregations and was making a real impact in the community. He is well respected throughout the whole of the Diocese and he will be greatly missed.

Whilst he wrestled with the turmoil of his ill health and the prospect of early retirement, Rhys must have been so proud of how Steph rose to the challenge and provided the necessary support to maintain spiritual worship within the group.

So on behalf of everyone within the Group we thank Rhys and Steph for all their effort over the years, their love and care and we wish them every happiness in their retirement and new life in the South East closer to Steph’s family and the Kent and East Sussex railway line!

Their final service will held be on 16th November at St Botolph's, Saxilby 18.00hrs

They will be GREATLY missed

Richard & Monica FarleyBrampton

celebration eucharist forrhys and steph prosser

16th november6pm st botolph's saxilby

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good news

Kettlethorpe Parish Council and Project Manager Vic Dolling have

been successful in obtaining a grant for improvements to the Jubilee Park play area in Laughterton. The bulk of this funding is being provided by WREN, a not-for-profit business that awards grants to community projects from funds donated by FCC Environment to the Landfill Communities Fund. FCC Environment is the landfill operator which donates a percentage of its landfill taxes to WREN via the Landfill Communities Fund. Without FCC Environment's generosity WREN would not be able to fund our project. Peter Cox, managing director of WREN said: "WREN is committed to funding projects that make a real difference to local communities, children and families. The Jubilee Park play area project will provide a fantastic space for local children to get outdoors and have some fun and exercise. We're delighted to support Kettlethorpe Parish Council to make this happen, and look forward to the completion of the work in November this year." However this grant would not have been possible without the assistance and donations from the following organisations: 1) West Lindsey District Council and the 'Local Councillor Initiative Fund', which provided £2,000 of 'Third Party Funding', and a further £1,250 to cover equipment price increases and additional game

boards. These awards were sanctioned by District Councillor Stuart Kinch and we very much appreciate his help. 2) West Lindsey District Council has a small grant scheme called 'The Community Chest' which is administered by Community Lincs.

They provided £500 of 'Third Party Funding'. 3) Lincolnshire County Councillor Stuart Kinch awarded £500 towards our project from the 'Big Society Fund'. 4) Kettlethorpe United Charities provided £300 to boost our local funding, which helped with our main funding application to WREN.

5) Harlequin Glass Designs Ltd at Unit 4, Exchange Road, off Doddington Road, Lincoln. Managing Director Sharon Elsey heard about our project and made

a spontaneous donation of £500 which inspired me to drive the project forward. 6) Fenton & Torksey Lock Parish Council who supported our bid for WREN funding, and provided £500 for a game board. I wish to thank all the people who have helped me with this project including those distributing survey questionnaires, setting up a website for responses to be completed online and funding organisations for their advice and assistance. Our chosen equipment supplier Sutcliffe Play Ltd and their area sales manager Sheryl Smith were most helpful with ideas and suggestions for the design and layout of our new play area. The existing play area (see photograph) will be very different in three months’ time when there will be a climbing framework, including ladders, climbing nets, overhead monkey walk, fireman's pole and slide chute. A dished gravity

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bowl roundabout, a stand-on seesaw and two game boards featuring 'Noughts & Crosses' and 'Connect 3 in a Row', will also be installed. The existing springy seats are to be repositioned in a grass mat location to make room for the new equipment. The seat and litter bin also have to be moved. A game of 'Hopscotch' is to be inlaid into the tarmac area and one of the infant swing seats will be replaced with an inclusive seat, suitable for use by a less able child or baby.Unfortunately whilst these works are in progress, the play area will have to be closed for approximately two weeks in November. I am sure that children will find Jubilee Park a far more exciting place to play and get exercise when it is re-opened. Vic Dolling

The current play area at Laughterton - soon to be transformed!

studio open day success for joanna’s bridal

On Sunday 17th August Joanna’s Bridal celebrated their move to the

village of Fenton and the completion of their new studio conversion by holding an open day.

Joanna Read, who runs the business, has been creating bespoke, alternative bridal wear for over five years and also specialises in historical costume and alternative fashions. They have customers from all over the UK and even receive commissions from as far afield as America and New Zealand.

Joanna’s Bridal normally operates on a strictly by-appointment-only basis, but Joanna and her husband Scott thought it would be a great way to introduce themselves following their move from Bracebridge Heath in June. It was a fantastic opportunity to see sample wedding dresses that can’t be found in a typical bridal boutique, as well as groom’s waistcoats, corsets and even a little girl’s eighteenth century-style gown. Joanna, who won an international award for her design work in February, also invited a number of associates from the wedding industry to bring along some articles to display. This included hats, headwear, garters and accessories by Mother’s Ruin Millinery and Ooh La La Boudoir and handmade, Art Nouveau-style, artisan tiaras by Arcturus Jewellery. Gent’s accessories, such as cuff links and tie pins were provided by Arthur Foot’s Emporium while Broadarrow Jack Leathers supplied personalised hip flask

cases and beautiful leather-bound guest books.

Within minutes of opening the gate at 10am people were coming in for a look round the newly-fitted studio which just eight weeks ago was a stereotypical garage piled high with household junk. Now the creamy walls with accents of lavender and sage provide an elegant and relaxing atmosphere in which to plan the most important dress for the most important day of your life. Gilded mirrors sit alongside vintage sewing machines and old fashioned travelling trunks, while the rail which runs the width of the room is full of inspirational sample outfits in a myriad of colours.

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The studio provides space, not only for sitting down to discuss ideas and fabric swatches, but also room to twirl in front of the full length mirrors while having your gown fitted.

Amongst some of the first guests was neighbour Sue who, as an avid knitter and crafter and another newcomer to the village, is setting up the Fenton Knitting Group. She brought a wonderful knitted version of the Lincoln Imp who perched on the side in the studio all day holding business cards.

The weather turned out better than hoped with the predicted rain holding off until after 3pm, although the wind was challenging with the parasol flying off at one point and a banner getting ripped. A total of about thirty people visited

throughout the day, both from the village and a little further afield. They enjoyed (non-alcoholic) punch served in vintage tea cups along with cake and savoury nibbles.

If you would like more information about Joanna’s Bridal please visitwww.joannasbridal.co.uk or follow them on Facebook to keep up-to-date with all the latest news.

attention!dog walkers of fenton

We live at the corner of Maltkiln Road and Ramper Lane, a popular

dog-walking route.

What some of you may not know is that the grass by the edge of the lane is part of our garden and it is distasteful to have to clear away dog mess before we can use our lawn mower.

There is a dog bin provided farther up the lane and it would be greatly appreciated if you could use it. To leave it behind is lazy and inconsiderate not just to us but to everyone who uses the lane. This is especially hazardous to small children who have to stand on the grass to allow farm traffic to pass and who may not be as careful where they are putting their feet as their parents. Anne WinghamFenton

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Marton Chapel CelebrationsAll at Marton Chapel are

overwhelmed by, and give thanks for, the uplifting support given for the 200th celebrations.Visitors came from far and near to look at photographs and memorabilia, to chat and have coffee and scones.

On Saturday evening the Trentside Singers entertained with a lively concert singing many favourite songs. These were followed by supper.

On Sunday the celebration service was conducted by Rev Philip Macdonald, the Superintendent Minister of the Newark circuit who also conducted our 175th anniversary and he remembered us all!

Mrs Margaret Pocklington sang ‘Bless this House’ and ‘One More Step’ and the organist was Mrs Rachel Wilson. Mr Stuart Moody, a former Sunday School scholar, wrote and recited a poem telling of his memories of Marton Chapel.

The beautiful celebration cake made and given by Mrs Alison Brownlow, now of Kettlethorpe, was cut by Mr Jim Porter (the oldest member) who was ably assisted by his great-granddaughter Mia. A special presentation was received from Marton School, it was a two-door stained glass effect of the life of John Wesley. This had been painted by the very talented children of Marton School and is now on

display in the chapel.

Money was not important on this occasion but £540 was kindly donated.

Our next event will be the Harvest Festival on Sunday October 5th at 6pm.

Coffee mornings are held on the last Wednesday of each month (excluding December) at 10pm where coffee & a biscuit is 50p, everyone is welcome.

On July the 16th we were also pleased to welcome the Torksey History Group and show them the refurbished chapel and told them its part in village life for over 200 years.

Doris KitchinsonMarton

derelict buildingbrought back to Life

Waterside Studio is located at the side of Torksey Lock on the A156

just 12 miles from Lincoln. The building was formally a public convenience that had lain empty for over 10 years and had fallen into disrepair. Planning permission was sought in September 2013 and was subsequently granted. Building work started in early 2014 by John Kinch Builds and was officially opened by Malcolm Parish, Chairman of West Lindsey District Council on 19th August. The studio is a purpose-built contemporary space that also doubles as a display gallery with prints for

sale. Waterside services include family portraits, weddings, commercial product photography for web display, printing, framing and mounting and we also run photography tuition classes. The studio is also available for hire by professional and amateur photographers on a half or full day basis.

The building of the studio has transformed a once derelict eyesore into an attractive contemporary space with landscaped gardens that will benefit visitors and residents of the lock area, and the photographer Chris, and his partner Ann, have worked hard to deliver a welcoming, friendly environment. Good luck to Chris and Ann on their new venture!

For more information visitwww.watersidephotography.co.uk

or call

01427 717895 or 07598 257148

A building transformed - the new studio.Inside you will find a range state-of-the-art equipment - all of which is for hire.

A fresh contemporary space ideal for the family photo-shoot!

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edward bear clubsturton by stow

“A friendly, welcoming group” Edward Bear is going to be a teenager in September. Come along and help us celebrate.

We meet in Sturton Village Hall on most Wednesdays during term time 2pm to 3.30pm. Bring your babies and pre-schools. We begin with songs and a Bible story and a “Thank you” picture collage. which all the children enjoy.

We then have a time of free play and refreshments. We have four parties each year. September is Edward Bear’s birthday followed by parties at Christmas, Easter and the July end of term party. All the children receive a present of a book at Christmas and Easter. Any child leaving in July to begin school will also receive a book as a leaving gift.

For further dates and details please contactJennie Thompson01427 788564

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joint dance/social evening

Between St Helen’s Church, Gate Burton and St Margaret's Church, MartonSaturday 18th October at

Marton Village Hall 7pm to 11pm

Tickets £4 - Bring your own drinks and food

christmas fayre

St Margaret’s Church, MartonSaturday November 29th

2pm to 4pmAdmission £1 to include a

mince pie and a drinkUsual stalls plusFather Christmas

All welcome

Torksey viaduct

Torksey Viaduct is owned by Railway Paths Limited, a specialist

organisation which owns and manages a portfolio of former railway land and structures.

Railway Paths Limited has secured funding from the Railway Heritage Trust to carry out repairs to the viaduct. The first stage of this involves repainting the deck beams on the northern part of the viaduct. The second stage will involve applying for planning permission and listed building consent to install a walkway across this part of the viaduct. This would then provide a permissive path giving access for pedestrians to the Trent Valley Way footpath running along the west side of the River Trent.

Scaffolding to enable the repainting works has started at the beginning of September. We hope to have completed the repainting by the end of the year.

Sustrans, Railway Paths Limited’s sister charity, has a longer term aspiration to create a walking and cycling route across the viaduct linking Station Road, Torksey to Cottam. Plans for this are at a very early stage and will require agreements to be reached with a number of landowners and approvals from the relevant local planning authorities.

We would be very interested to hear from anyone who has any historical information relating to the viaduct and former railway line between Torksey and Cottam. If you have any information, please contact Bill Tomson on 0115 853 2943 or [email protected].

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The existing viaduct, with no deck, looking towards Torksey

Keep an eye out in future editions of Trentside Links for updates on the

viaduct. We will also be posting photos of progress on our Facebook page.Go to facebook.com/trentsidelinks

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Lincolnshire Police 1000 Volunteer ChallengeYou may have heard that Lincolnshire

Police has been challenged by Alan Hardwick, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, to look to support the work of regular officers and staff through the recruitment of more volunteers, aiming to have 1000 votunteers by April 2016. There are already over 500 volunteers across the county: Special Constables, Volunteer PCSOs, Police Support Volunteers or for the younger age group, Police Cadets.

The Cadets learn about policing, go out on patrol with officers; help out with crime prevention campaigns and rogue trader operations, and do a lot of fundraising for local charities. Recruitment takes place twice a year in September and March and is open to 14-16-year-olds.

Most people have heard about the Special Constabulary, the forerunner to the present day police service and Lincolnshire Police has encouraged and supported members of the public to carry out the role of Special Constable. Specials have all the powers of a police officer and assist the force by arresting offenders; dealing with road traffic accidents; carrying out warrants; looking after victims of crime; policing events and keeping local communities safe. Last year alone the Special Constabulary did over 44,000 duty hours and this year the number will be even higher.

It was only about 10 years ago that the role of PCSO was created and now it's difficult to imagine where we would

be without them. They are a visible uniformed presence providing help and reassurance; dealing with local issues and effectively being the eyes and ears of the police. Lincolnshire is the first police force in the country to introduce the role of Volunteer PCSO giving members of the public the opportunity of doing something for their local community. They do not have the powers of a Special Constable but do an excellent job dealing with things that matter to local people. There are only a handful of VPCSOs across the county but the force is looking

for volunteers who would like the challenge of doing something rewarding, something a bit different - trained and equipped the same as a PCSO, but on a voluntary basis. All that is required is four hours a week after training.

The Force also has a number of Police

Support Volunteer roles based across the county. These roles vary considerably but could range from assisting the local policing team, to cleaning police cars, to researching current policing issues to inputting data on to police computer systems. Jackie Rowe, the Volunteer Coordinator says, "There is really no limit to the roles that Police Support Volunteers can do and we try to match the volunteer to the role to make sure that they get something out of it as well."

For more information or an application form for any of the volunteer roles, please visit the Lincolnshire Police website or contact Jackie Rowe at Police Headquarters on 101 Ext 47063

party in the park

Marton and Gate Burton Village Hall Committee held their Summer

Fayre – ‘PARTY IN THE PARK’, a completely new format with a later start and two live musical acts.

With a pork roast, barbeque and bar, it was Marton’s answer to Glastonbury (without the mud!). The acts performed well into the evening, the rain held off, but jumpers were needed on a cool evening.

The Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and those who helped during the day and evening. Well over £500 was raised for the village hall funds.

up and coming evenTs in marTonHALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY

31ST OCTOBER 2014 6.30pm onwards

AT MARTON VILLAGE HALL

Come and join us for our Halloween Fancy Dress Party

6.30pm onwards to give the children a chance to go ‘Trick

or Treating’ first. Free entry – food and drink will be on sale

GRAND BONFIRE AND FIREWORK PARTY

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2014 6pm

MARTON VILLAGE HALL FIELD

Family (2 adults, 2 children) £10

Children and OAPs £3, Adults £4

FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE AVAILABLE

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Trentside bygones

Local author and historian Darron Childs made this year the reason to

travel back in time on a very personal journey First World War - 100 years centenary Last year, following a successful launch event at The Lindens, Trentside links published an article on my book "The Last Baronets of Old Gainsborough" which covered a local perspective on history up to 1913.

It was my mother that created my passion for history. I know many of your older readers will have met or know her, either through her slide shows of old Gainsborough or the fact that she was the founder of the Delvers local history

group back in the 1980s. In my early teenage years I decided to base my GCE history project on the First World War, specifically, The Battle of the Somme. Now looking back well over a quarter of a century ago, I know that the experience of writing that tome (it eventually was bound in three foolscap folders) shaped my attitude not only to history, but played a part in the person I am today. Can any of us in our middle age, or later life years, reach back and touch the person we once were? Our youthful features can mesmerise us in photographs as we try to imagine what was all so important to us back then, and how we thought days like today would never arrive. In preparation of the centenary year of The Great War, I dusted down those three old folders and in doing so reminded myself of that young boy who was moved to tears by the harrowing story he discovered. It was my history teacher who suggested I interview veterans of the Great War instead of just studying books. So, armed with a camera, tape recorder and note book I got to work. I started initially with my family stories and if you have ever conducted any family history research, you will know it is virtually impossible to find a family that was left untouched by 1914-1918. Herman Barlow was my mother’s uncle and lied about his age to join up at the outbreak of war (he was 16). This was nothing unusual, but if detected, the army could discharge

anyone who was proven under age. Herman served most of the war in the Middle East and survived. Herman's cousin, Clark Barlow, by all accounts was a popular young man, an apprentice at Marshalls of Gainsborough, and a leading light in amateur dramatics. His life was cut short during the Salonika campaign and he is buried in a Greek cemetery. The stories of these lives created the backdrop to helping me understand that the First World War wasn't just fought in trenches along the western front. However, as yet, I had still not found my survivor of The Somme. Until, that is, I was introduced to a Mr Teddy Turner of Stow. Reliving the experience today, I recall he was a true 'Lincolnshire Yellow belly.' A phrase you don't hear so much today. He had the original accent. It's hard to describe, but certain vowels were

Mr Edward (Teddy) Turner latterly of Church Road Stow who fought at The Battle of the Somme.

Darron Childs boarding the Battlefields Coach led by military historian Paul Read (picture Eddie Mulhall)

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elongated. "Gate" became "gay-ett" in an interview that I recall, transcended me back to a distant age, when local dialects could become indecipherable, in what would be just half-an-hour's car journey today. Edward Turner, was originally from Aslackby, near Sleaford but in later life settled in Church Road, Stow. In 1916 he was to fight on The Somme and had it not been that he was buried by a shell blast he may have eventually died there. Instead, his wounds bought him a ticket back to Blighty were he was incredibly told he had six months to live. During my interview, no information was given freely. It took me time to understand, that as he relived his memories they became real experiences again. In some small way, I felt that my interview provided an

atonement. An outlet for Teddy to release all the years of bottled up experiences to someone who was not only from a different time, but to someone who perhaps could use this information and share it with others. I interviewed Teddy Turner two days before my 16th birthday. He died a few years later around his 90th birthday. The names he spoke of; Hill 60, Verdun, Ypres, Delville Wood and Gommecourt etched into my brain as infamous places I longed to visit. That dream came true this year, 33 years after my interview with Teddy Turner. Space does not permit me to describe the four day experience undertaken with expert military historian, Paul Read, but it something I shall never forget. The highlights; Walking into Tyne Cot Cemetery, finding the Pozierre windmill battle site where Private Frederick H Swann, from our family tree, fought and died on 5 August 1916. Standing alone in the rain looking down into the pasture below the Thiepval memorial. Hearing the haunting cry of last post at The Menin Gate at Ypres and seeing nearly 60,000 names of young men with no known graves, and imagining their lost souls peering down and listening:

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

For more information including a variety of historical-themed articles visit:www.the-lindens.co.uk

The devastated historic Belgium town of Ypres was chosen to site the Menin Gate memorial where every evening The Last Post takes place

The first day on Battle of The Somme saw the largest losses for the British Army in asingle day

Our thanks to Darron for this month's article - if you have any bygone stories

you would like to share for future issues please get in touch. Our contact

details are in the inside front cover.

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Trentside reports

kettlethorpe and district women's institute

July 2014 A letter has been sent to Bransby Home for Horses, thanking them for our June visit which was enjoyed by all. Although it's still summer we have to look ahead and so the annual dinner hove into view - choices and such - even the menu has been chosen! Janet Willcock, (President) echoed many members concerning a WI survey. It is felt that smaller branches do not always get the support needed (we have a good number of members but of course our district is relatively small). Even so, we helped to raise the sum of £2500 over the recent weekend of summer fair, raffle and Sunday picnic.

Our speaker - or perhaps I should say entertainer, was Mr Davis Darby on a return visit. He is a retired headteacher but perhaps surprisingly is also a great comedian of the 'old days' enjoyed in the past hundred years, especially those entertainers we used to encounter at the seaside. Though I certainly hadn't seen them all he managed to bring to life a great many and together with mimicry and dance made them real again. Looking at their public faces and listening to him it was obvious he had met many of them, and they would certainly have recognised themselves.

The raffles went to Kath Hostad, Brenda Hoyle, Sue Wright, Mary Vinden, Barbara Taylor, Mary Broadbank, Audrey Payne, Barbara Clay and Gill Kyme. There was a competition for the best old comic postcard and Barbara Taylor came first, followed by Sharon Mosedale and Pat Starker. August 2014 The treasurer is taking payments for our annual dinner (on 14th October).

The bowls afternoon at Laughterton

private club was enjoyed by all. Even those who don't play enjoyed watching in such lovely weather and with seasonal refreshments. We have heard from a speaker who lives at South Clifton who came to explain the mysteries of Tai Chi recently, that she is to start beginners’ classes and will be pleased to see members who are interested on Wednesday 24th September in the hall at South Clifton 12.30 to 1.30pm

On September 10th members have been invited to Upton and Kexby village hall for an open meeting to hear about

Gainsborough's past. There is also a joint meeting to be held at Lea village hall on September 4th where the subject under discussion is pastry!

From our WI news pages we learn that

there is to be an exhibition of wedding dresses over the past two centuries. This of course will be in London but the nearest pick-up for us would be a coach from Lincoln. More details on application to our secretary.

Ann Lister said there is to be a treasure hunt (£5 per head) on September 7th for which she has the details.

Our speaker was Mr John Smith, a man of many parts. Originally working on and travelling around and abroad with the railways. However he had turned to his talent for words and has written several books and some poetry. The publishing world has changed so much in the last few years it was interesting to learn how self-publishing has grown and how available it is through the internet. In fact his subject followed many interests from flowers to balance sheets and he is quite likely to continue wherever the muse takes him.

The monthly raffle prizes went to Pat Starker, Chris Hollis, Pat Brown, Toni Richardson and Christine East. The competition was for the best exhibition of poetry or book and John awarded Barbara Taylor, followed by Pat Green and Janet Willcock

sturton and stow history society open day

I was absolutely delighted with the response of all the exhibitors I have

approached over the last six months asking them to come along to our fourth Open Day of the society, because on Saturday they all turned up bright-eyed and positive with a fantastic array of artefacts and memorabilia relating to WWI and other significant battles. From a fantastic Model T Ford taking pride of place on the forecourt courtesy of David Jakes, to a miniature WWI tank hand built by Ian Douglas of Lincoln, to the WWI motorcycle lovingly restored by Richard Pullen of North Scarle and model WWI aeroplanes kindly loaned by Ron Smith of Sturton, we moved onto the smaller items.

A formidable list of military memorabilia and collectables can be added such as firearms of all sizes and weights, grenades, swords, and helmets brought over from France as well as the rainbow of medals depicting battles fought with bravery of the utmost. John Duffield from Sturton was on hand to explain the history and type of medals should anyone have a query.

Terry Marker of Sturton was in attendance with his laptop should anyone want a relative tracing who sadly died in the conflict and of course Terry recounted the 'Overview of 1914' through his Talk that same evening.

Such a lot of people put a great deal of effort attending for which I am most grateful. Charles Parker of Cherry Willingham brought along three of his friends who filled their tables with an exciting collection - too numerous to mention in detail.

Local people who put their own family war history together and sat and explained it to interested parties such as Jenny Garner and Mick Moore, could

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have held people's attention for an hour or more! Norman Birkett as always, put on an excellent display on related items including a lovely copy of the Roll of Honour of the village.

Then of course the entertainment in the afternoon was supplied by 'A Touch of Class' ladies who read poignant pieces and sang songs which most of the audience knew and could join in with. Poetry readings from Loretta Rivett in a Lincolnshire dialect lightened the mood slightly but then when Trish Wingad read her own poetry we were all brought back to the touching and mournful feeling of those times.

For those of you who were unable to attend you can examine several photographs which will soon be on our website showing you the extent of the fantastic exhibits.

Brian Bowler's photographs can be ordered through Brian and he tells me that the 6"x4" are 75p and the 7"x8" are £1 and 25% of the sales of all photos goes to St. Barnabas funds. Should anyone wish to contact him direct asking for thumbnails to be sent, his email address

is - [email protected] The other photographer - Mick Fox - can be contacted on - [email protected] for the same purpose.

Many thanks to everyone for making the day such a huge success.

Sharron Banham

history society Launches first bookThe first Sturton and Stow History Society book - 'Memories of Local Business Life in Sturton by Stow' is now available. Prices are £8 per copy or two for £14 so buy now for Christmas!

To buy a copy call 01427 788254/788298 or email [email protected]

The Gainsborough Heritage Society launch their latest exhibition running

until 12th October entitled 'Life in World War I Gainsborough'.

Life during the First World War was tough. Generations of men were sent to fight for King and Country at the Front knowing that they may never return. In this exhibition, we look at what life was like for those who were left at home; the children, the women who went to work for the first time, and how the people of the town reacted to the changes to every day life. The exhibition remembers the Centenary of the beginning of the War in 1914.

Admission: £3 (£1.50 members - situated in the Gainsborough Heritage Centre on North Street - the old Post Office site. Saturdays 9-3pm and the second and fourth Sunday of each month - 11.00-4pm.

So should you find yourself in Gainsborough over the next couple of months visit the centre and see what they have on offer.

world war i

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4 week beginnerspiLaTes cLass

Starting Thursday October 2ndat 6.30pm in the

Sports Pavilion, SaxilbyEnquiries and bookings toKaren Doe 07714 289309

The Vicar WritesThe last musings from Revd Rhys Prosser

This will be the last 'The Vicar Writes' column I will write for the magazine.

After more than 30 years of contributing articles for church magazines, I write that with a certain amount of relief. Sometimes, thinking of something to say has been like drawing teeth. Difficult and painful, as I am sure has only been too obvious to anybody who has read them.

However, the truth is, I don't know whether anybody reads them or not. There is virtually no feedback. I very occasionally have received some anonymous communication if what I have said has rattled someone's bars. But apart from that, there's silence. So, my suspicions are that nobody will read this!

If there is somebody out there reading this, then please do me a favour. Please pass on my thanks to all the people of the eight churches and all the communities of the Saxilby/Stow Group as my time with you draws to a close. It has been a real privilege to be Vicar of each of these churches, where I have been welcomed as a friend, and, as far as is possible across such a wide area, made to feel part of the life of each community. Each church has made me feel at home as their vicar, I had hoped to carry on for a little longer. Sadly, for me, this is not possible. My health is such that I can no longer do the job. But, sad for me though this is, I believe it might be right for the parishes. I've done a long stint of leadership of the group(s), and now, it seems to me, God is

calling the churches to the next chapter of their lives. This needs new leadership and a fresh pair of eyes if the churches are to reach their God-given full potential. So, it is right that I step down now and pass the baton on to somebody else to lead the congregations into the next phase of their life of discipleship. Whoever that person might be, I know that they will have good and committed people to work with, ready to share a new vision with renewed hope as God calls the parishes into the future..

Thank you for all your love and support during my time here, and may God bless the churches and people of the Saxilby/Stow Group of churches, both now and in all the years to come.

Rhys Prosser01522 702427

Torksey ramblersAutumn/Winter Programme

2014/2015

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10.30 am at the top car

park of the Elms Residential Park to arrange car sharing.

Our walks take about 1 to 1.5 hours.

9th October – Owlet(Once out of the woods one can go to

Blyton ice cream)

13th November – Misterton(a gentle stroll by the waters)

11th December – Knaith Park(Followed by festive lunch – details

to follow)

8th January 2015 – Lea Park(an old favourite)

12th February – Hemswell Village(this season's new walk)

We will always walk unless extremely bad weather. Further details and information contact Jackie Brown

07778 622925 or Ann Bradshaw07585 124659

Thankful villages plaque

During the First World War some villages sent soldiers to war never to return but some also managed to return

home. In 2013 Medwyn Perry and Dougie Bancroft visited 51 villages known as Thankful Villages where no traditional war memorial exists as all who left to fight returned, this was known as The Thankful Villages Run 2013. One such village is Wigsley close by to the Trentside area where a plaque was unveiled and dedicated to the village at 11.15am on the 3rd of August 2014 by Revd David Yabbacome. Can you help track down the names of the seven soldiers from Wigsley who fought in WW1? Their names were on a plaque in the local chapel which has since gone missing, please get in touch on 01427 718837 if you can help.

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Services at Sturton By Stow Children Centre Linked Site(in partnership with gainsborough children's centre)

what’s on guide sep/oct

• Baby & Toddler Peep (Monday)

PEEP (Parents Early Education Partnership) is to support you as parents and carers to get the best out of playing and learning with your child. BABY PEEP 0 – Walkers, Toddler PEEP Walkers and above. • Stay & Play at Polyplatt School

RAF Scampton

A chance for your child to explore a range of different play activities. They will learn how to play freely and interact with other children in a natural way. You will discover what your child’s interests are and how they learn through play. Also a chance to meet other parents and make friends.

• Child Health Clinic (Second Monday of the month)

Runs the second Monday of every month, except for bank holidays. Please just call in and have your child (0-5yrs) weighed. The health visiting team are available to discuss any queries that you may have about your child’s health, as well as gain useful advice on your child’s development communication skills.

• Let’s Get Active (Tuesdays)

A fun and active session to get children moving and grooving to help keep healthy. It enhances young children’s awareness of their body through physical play activities.

• Childminders Group (Tuesday)

The drop-in aims to provide a relaxed and welcoming environment for childminders and their minded children. (Childminders must be Ofsted registered).

• Growing Talk (Wednesday) Requires booking so please call 01427 788971

Activities which include songs and rhymes. This session creates opportunities for your child to enhance their positive relationship skills and provide communication learning experiences in a fun, interactive way. Listen to your child’s growing talk. This is a rolling programme which has set group times depending on the age of your child.

• Come & Play (Wednesday & Thursday)

Parent-led Come & Play session, join us for a fun stay and play session, a place for parents and children to play in a new environment and a way to meet new people and make friends.

• Baby Stay & Play (Friday)

If you have a baby 0-12 months come along make new friends and enjoy activities suitable for babies. • Monthly Parent Forum

A session where you can share your views and ideas about your Children’s Centre.

kettlethorpe village hallavailable for hire

fully equipped kitchen – seating, crockery & cutlery for 80.also children’s Tables & chairs. centrally heated – disabled

access & Toilets

brochure available from ann close phone: 01427718517enquiries and bookings : sharon wilcox

phone: 01427718637 mobile: 07813564319 [email protected]

TrenTside LinksphoTo archive

To view our collection of bygone photos for free visit:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/trentsidelinks/sets/

We have 1500 images and growing! If you have any

bygone photos we could scan and return please get in touch.

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Local people needed to make Lincolnshire greener with Trees

A Grantham-based tree charity has embarked on a new scheme aimed at

growing woodland across Lincolnshire - and now needs the help of local people to help make it happen. Lincolnshire is currently one of the least wooded counties in the UK with only 4.2% cover, when compared to the national average of 10%.

To help increase the number of trees and areas of woodland for people to enjoy, the Woodland Trust is now looking for people who would like to plant trees on their land. Trees will be supplied by the Trust after receiving funding from Lincolnshire County Council to improve the county’s green and open spaces.

No previous tree-planting experience is necessary as specialists from the Trust will work with all successful applicants to make sure only the most suitable trees are planted in the right areas.

John Tucker, the Woodland Trust’s Woodland Creation Director, said: “Trees planted as part of the scheme don’t have to take up a large block of land. They can be placed in a range of places, such as field corners, shelterbelts or in strips across land. Whether you’re a farmer and want to plant trees for practical benefits, such as shelter for livestock – or a smallholder, and would like new trees to attract more wildlife or provide fruit for cooking or drink-making – we would like to hear from you".

Colin Davie, executive member for the environment at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "I think this is an excellent scheme and I'd encourage anyone with a spare bit of land to get involved. If you're interested in receiving some free training as well as some free trees, please get in touch with the Woodland Trust". John Tucker continued “Woodland benefits the environment by improving habitats for animals, insects and birds, and provides healthy and relaxing places for people to enjoy. Trees also offer wonderful opportunities for children to learn about the vast range of wildlife we have on our doorstep.

“We’re delighted to receive support from Lincolnshire County Council, and are

bransby horses Legacy awareness week

Making a will is something we all put off until another day. However,

what would happen if you were no longer here, would your loved ones be taken care of as you would wish?

Your will is a very personal document and we understand that there are many responsibilities and wishes to take into account but when you do consider making a will or decide to add to your current will by preparing a codicil, then we would be very grateful if you would consider leaving a legacy to Bransby Horses.

A will is a simple legal document that encompasses your wishes, appoints executors to carry them out and can minimise tax liability. A will makes the lives of those you leave behind so much easier as they know who is to administer your estate and what your wishes are.

Bransby Horses Legacy Awareness Week is a fitting time to actually take the opportunity to put in place what you are always putting off – and make a will.

Whilst we understand that making a donation to any charity can sometimes be difficult, there is another way to help. By remembering Bransby Horses in your will or codicil you can help us to continue providing lifelong care for all our animals and help us to save more from further cruelty or neglect.

If you would like further information, please telephone to speak to us. We are always happy to help in any way. Call in to see us or download our legacy leaflet from our website at www.bransbyhorses.co.uk/ways-to-help/legacy.

looking forward to seeing woodland increase across the county which can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

People have until Friday 28 November to apply for the Lincolnshire scheme. They can apply or find out more information by [email protected] or calling 0845 293 5689. More information about the MOREwoods scheme can be found by visitingwww.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees

gainsborough and district decorative and fine arts societyseptember 2014

The next meeting of the Society is on Thursday 2nd of October when

renowned furniture expert Janusz Karczewski-Slowiskowski will speak on 'In Cupboards and Drawers' 1.45 pm Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough.

Membership call 01427 788568. Visitors always welcome £5 entrance.

Lunch bookable with Rachel by the preceding Monday on 01427 838780.

'With Just a Needle and Thread - Embroidery techniques through

the ages'

Members and visitors of the Fine Arts Society met for the September meeting at the Trinity Centre to enjoy the very popular lecture on the many and varied techniques of embroidery, delivered by the eminent Dr Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive of the Royal School of Needlework based at Hampton Court Palace.

She has travelled extensively and lectured all over the world to explain how the RSN works on traditional embroidery techniques that can be used in very innovative and contemporary ways and how they undertake the creation of new and carefully researched commissions. The RSN also run courses for all levels on conservation, restoration and the repair of antique embroideries.

WE CAN HELPKettlethorpe United Charities

has funds to help people in need who live in Fenton, Kettlethorpe or Laughterton.

Apply in confidence to see if you are eligible by contacting one of the Trustees:

Mrs Rosalie Fowler 01427 718619Mrs Anne Wingham 01427 717545Revd Rhys Prosser 01522 702427

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jay is also available for skype & phone readings as

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whaT's on at Village Hall, Marton

group day Time conTacT TeLIndoor Bowls Monday 2pm - 4pm Di & John Gibbs 01427 718304

Art Class Commitee Room Monday 2pm - 4pm Joyce

David01427 71768601427 718854

Line Dancing Monday 7.30pm - 9.30pm Christine & Richard 01427 617205

Village Hall Committee Meeting Committee Room

Second Monday of the month 7.30pm David Smith

Chris Durning01427 71827501427 718558

Clairvoyant/Medium Tuesday 7pm - 9.30pm Michael Butterfield 07843 161713

Parish Council Meeting(Committee Room)

First Tuesday of the month 7pm Steve Spence

Gill Martin01427 71879301427 718377

Art Class (Committee Room) Wednesday 2pm - 4pm Arnold Nisbet 01427 718534

W.I.Third

Wednesday of the month

7.30pm Mrs G WorrelMrs E Burgess

01427 71835801427 718689

Mothers & Toddlers Thursday 9am - 11am Gemma 01427 717778

Darby & Joan Thursday 2pm - 4pm Mrs P Hammond 01427 718626

Youth Club:Marton Chapel in wintervillage hall playing field

(weather permitting)

Thursday 7pm - 9pm ElaineGareth

07702 83063307584 027742

Tea Dance First Thursday of every month 2pm - 4pm John & Helen

Nicholson 01522 702638

MGC (Marton Grub Club) First Friday of the month 12.30pm - 2.30pm Chris

Lorraine01427 71855801427 718422

Dog Training Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am Janet Law 01427 615028

Outdoor Bowls April - Sept John Barton 01427 719051

Football Club Steve Horgan 01427 717252

gainsborough organ societyThe weston rooms,

hickman street,gainsborough, dn21 2dZ

sunday 12 october2.30pm - Peter JebsonThursday 30 october7.30pm - Daniel Watt

Thursday 27 november7.30pm - Joanne Naulls

Refreshments including licensed bar available at all events, free car parking opposite the rooms.

Contact Mr Peter Naulls on01427 615265

LAUGHTERTON BOWLS CLUBNAYLOR’S HILLS FARM, NEWARK ROAD, LAUGHTERTON

WE ARE A SMALL CLUB, PLAY 3 TIMES A WEEK AND HAVE CLUB COMPETITIONS AND BBQs. WE ALSO PLAY FRIENDLY MATCHES AGAINST OTHER LOCAL CLUBS - YOU WILL NOT BE OBLIGED TO PLAY IN A TEAM IF YOU PREFER NOT TO. WE HAVE SPARE SETS

OF WOODS SO ALL YOU NEED ARE SOME FLAT SHOES.

PLEASE COME ALONG ANY TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6.30PM AND HAVE A GO, YOU NEVER KNOW YOU MAY HAVE FUN!

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACTVIV ON 01427 718306 OR JOHN ON 01427 718333

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parish counciL conTacTs bramptonMrs M Whiting, SecretaryThe Plot, Brampton, LN1 2EGTel: 01427 717024

fenton & Torksey LockMrs Shirley Shaw, ClerkDaplaunli House, Lincoln Rd,Fenton, LN1 2EPTel: 01427 718457

kettlethorpe & LaughtertonMr R Gee, Clerk2 Swynford Close, LaughtertonLincs, LN1 2LGTel: 01427 717868

knaithMiss Judith Bates, Clerk38 Garfield StreetGainsboroughLincsDN21 2LATel: 07824 811324

marton and gate burtonMrs Gillian Martin, Clerk6 Mount Pleasant Close, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 5AE Tel: 01427 718377

newton on TrentMr R Pilgrim, Clerk2 Cedar Close, The Elms, Torksey,Lincs, LN1 2NHTel: 01427 718388

ThorneyMrs Anna Dennison, ClerkArden , Main Street, Thorney, Newark, Notts NG23 7BSTel: 01522 702748

TorkseyMr R Pilgrim, Clerk2 Cedar Close, The Elms, Torksey,Lincs, LN1 2NHTel: 01427 718388

sociaL acTiviTies aT Torksey

Torksey book cLub

Meetings will be held 3rd Tuesday of the month at the tea room

at Torksey Lock at 11am. Please contact Joyce Jones on

01427 717686

Torksey crafT group

Meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock.

Please contact Marjorie Kettlewell on 01427 717786

Torksey hisTory group

Are you interested in or have knowledge of local history?

Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock.

For more information contactRay Watling on 01427 717435

air gun ownersInterested in target shooting? We are a group of enthusiasts

affiliated to a Lincoln HFT club who share transport and techno-chat to pursue our enthusiasm for this great sport. For more

information please contact Joe Laurenson on 01427 717846

compuTer cLub

The computer club meets alternate weeks

2nd Friday of the month and the 4th Thursday of the month

For more information please contact Christina Moore on 01427

718539 or Terry Bartlamon 01427 858487

Tai chi

Tai Chi lessons will be held Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm

until 4.00pm at Kettlethorpe Village Hall. For more information

please contact John Viney on01427 718827.

Torksey and disTricTcroQueT cLub

Come and join us on the village green, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. It’s a fun sociable game;

come and give it a try, all the equipment is provided.

For more information please contact Joe Laurenson,

Membership Secretary, on01427 717846.

Tea dancing

Come and join us on the first Thursday of the month 2pm–4pm at Marton village hall, music by

Helen and John Nicholson.Cost £3.50 which includestea and biscuits. For more

information please contact John and Helen on 01522 702638.

waLking group

Meet at the Elms top car park to arrange car sharing.We leave the

Elms promptly at 10.30 am.All welcome, no need to book,

just turn up. We will always walk unless in extremely bad weather.

For more information please contact Anne Bradshaw

01427 717492

Torksey gardeners

Our group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11.15 for 11.30am at the tea room at

Torksey Lock. Unless a visit out is planned. For more information

please contact Christina Moore on 01427 718539

We welcome all who have an interest in gardens and gardening.

everyone is weLcome ToaLL The acTiviTies

dont forget the Tag websitehttp://www.torkseytag.org

marTon & gaTe burTon viLLagehaLL for hire

holds up to 100 - cost £11 per hour or £8 to villagers

To book contact chris on01427-718558 or

e-mail [email protected] Lorraine on 01427-718422

for any other matters contact robert or sue (caretakers) on

01427-717996goT an evenT To pubLicise?Have it placed in the magazine for free - Why not get in touch to reach 1500

homes and business'. Contact details on the inside front cover.

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parish cLergy rev canon rhys prosser

Tel: 01522 [email protected]

rev stephanie prosser Tel: 01522 702427

[email protected]

rev pam rose Tel: 01427 787578

rev phillip wainTel: 01427 613188

rev david yabbacome (Thorney)Tel: 01636 893248 or 07779 557541

[email protected]

To arrange for christenings & weddings please contact the appropriate vicar from the above list.

St Peter's Church Torksey

"Bring a Tin Sunday" every 4th Sunday in the month.

The tins and packets will go to Gainsborough Salvation Army and

Lincoln Community Larder.

Thorney NewsST HELEN’S CHURCH, THORNEY

As well as repair work to the roof we have recently had work carried out on the west rose window, just above the main door into church. Hopefully by the time we celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving the scaffolding will have been removed and the bells can be rung.

Come along on October 5th at 3pm to share with us in our Harvest Thanksgiving, which is to be followed by Afternoon Tea. Former residents are being invited too, to enjoy the sound of two bells being rung for the first time in living memory, (unless YOU remember them both being rung?). If you haven’t had your invitation, here it is! Come along and share happy memories. Please bring gifts of tins and packets of food, toiletries etc for FRAMEWORK, a Charity which works with the homeless in Newark. Thank you.

On Sunday 19th October Holy Communion will be held at 6pm.We plan to have St Helen’s open each Thursday for prayer and quiet contemplation soon. Let us know if you have items for prayer. Cards will be left at the back of church for people to write prayer requests on too.

ALL SERVICES and lots more can be found on the website:www.easttrentgroup.org.uk

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AT THORNEY

Church will be open from 10.30 -1pm packed with a big variety of stalls including handicrafts, stained glass, jams and pickles, photographic cards, beers to taste, a tombola stall, refreshments etc and a raffle for a Christmas hamper. Lots of fun! Proceeds to Church funds. Hope to see you there.

CAROL SERVICE

Our Carols by Candlelight will be held on WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER at 7.30pm. This year we have the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Concert Band (brass) playing for us! We look forward to seeing you there.

THANK YOU to all who regularly clean church. It has been very messy during

stone renovation work. Thanks too to those who arrange flowers and those who have helped trim trees and hedges. Your support is truly appreciated.

LIBRARY VAN VISITS AND COFFEE MORNINGS - WEDNESDAYS EVERY FOUR WEEKS

Church is open from 10.30 to 12 for tea/coffee and home-made biscuits (thanks to Avril!). Come along and catch up on all the latest news. The library van calls from about 11.15 to 11.40. Since the coffee mornings began lots of new people have started to use the library van more regularly. Good result! Library van dates: 1st October, 29th October, 26th November

WORLD WAR 1 LOCAL HEROES REMEMBERED

On Monday 4th August St Helen’s was open from 11am to 12 noon to remember those from Thorney who died during WW1. People brought photos and medals along and we talked about their relatives. After quiet prayer, poems were read, prayers were said and a candle placed at the church gates where our memorial is. But we would like to know more about the Thorney names which are on our gateposts. Do you know who these men were?J Briggs, F Chapman, T Eastwood, T Hardy, C Lobley, CA Mountcastle, J Rear, TE ThompsonPlease let us know if you believe they are related to you, or you know anything about them, as we have no details of rank, age etc.

Anne Masseye: [email protected]

THORNEY COMMUNITY-LED PLAN (CLP)

Thank you to all who filled in the questionnaire. Once the analysis has been carried out we will be able to publish results and then the work begins! Have a look at our website: www.harbythorneywigsley.co.uk to get all of the latest news. If you would like to add something to the website, or make any comments, please contact Ed Whittaker: [email protected]

CHURCH SERVICESKettlethorpe, Newton & Torksey

5 october09.00 Parish Communion Kettlethorpe

10.00 Group Harvest Torksey17.00 Harvest Festival Newton


11.00 Morning Prayer TorkseyNO SERVICE AT NEWTON

19 october09.00 Songs of Praise Kettlethorpe09.00 Parish Communion Newton11.00 Parish Communion Torksey


11.00 Parish Communion TorkseyNO SERVICE AT NEWTON

2 november09.00 Matins Newton

09.00 Parish Commuion Kettlethorpe10.00 Group Service Willingham

9 november10.30 Service of Remembrance Kettlethorpe

10.30 Service of Remembrance Newton10.45 Service of Remembrance Torksey

16 november09.00 Parish Communion Newton

09.00 Parish Commuion Kettlethorpe11.00 Parish Communion Torksey

18.00 celebration eucharist forrhys and steph prosser at saxilby


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FREE BUS TO TESCO, LINCOLNTO TESCO, CANWICK ROAD, LINCOLN

EVERY WEDNESDAY - SERVICE T15

Departs from:

The Elms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09.20Torksey Caravan Site . . . . . . 09.30Fenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09.35Laughterton . . . . . . . . . . . 09.38Newton on Trent . . . . . . . . 09.42arrives Tesco Lincoln . . . . 10.15

departs Tesco Lincoln . . . . 11.55

FREE BUS TO TESCO, GAINSBOROUGH - EVERY THURSDAY

Marton Church . . . . . . . . . . . 10.30Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . 10.42Sturton (Cross Roads) . . . . . . 10.50Sturton School . . . . . . . . . . . 10.51Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.53Willingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.56Kexby Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.59Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04Springthorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07Corringham (Becket Arms) . . . 11.12arrives Tescogainsborough . . . . . . . . . . . 11.22

departs Tesco . . . . . . . . . . 13.00gainsboroughCorringham (Becket Arms) . . . 13.10Springthorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.15Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.18Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.21Kexby Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.23Willingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.26Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.29Sturton (School) . . . . . . . . . . 14.01Sturton (Crossroads) . . . . . . . 14.02Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . 14.10Marton Church . . . . . . . . . . . 14.12

Lincoln � Saxilby 106with connections to Gainsborough

route number 106 106 106 106 106 106journey codes SSH SDLincoln City Bus Station 0740 0740 0910 1110 1310 1735Saxilby High Street arrive 0753 0753 0924 1124 1324 1748

i i i i i iSaxilby High Street depart 0755 0755 0926 1126 1326 1755Newton on Trent -- -- 0934 1134 1334 1803Laughterton -- -- 0936 1136 1336 1805Fenton -- -- 0939 1139 1339 1808Torksey -- -- 0942 1142 1342 1810Marton Church -- -- 0947 1147 1347 1815Sturton by Stow 0800 0800 0952 1152 1352 1820Stow 0805 0805 0955 1155 1355 1823Willingham 0808 0808 0958 1158 1358 1825Kexby Chapel 0811 0811 1001 1201 1401 1828Upton 0813 0813 1003 1203 1403 1830Heapham 0817 0817 1006 1206 1406 1833Springthorpe 0821 0821 1009 1209 1409 1836Corringham 0825 0825 1013 1213 1413 1840Queen Elizabeth School -- 0840 -- -- -- --Gainsborough Bus Station 0837 0845 1025 1225 1425 1850

Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

Lincoln � Gainsborough 105 107 Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

Gainsborough � Saxilby 106 with connections to Lincoln

route number 106 106 106 106 106journey codes SD SSHGainsborough Bus Station 0940 1140 1340 1540 1545Queen Elizabeth High Sch -- -- -- 1545 --Corringham 0950 1150 1350 1555 1555Springthorpe 0953 1153 1353 1559 1559Heapham 0956 1156 1356 1603 1603Upton 0959 1159 1359 1607 1607Kexby Corner 1002 1202 1402 1609 1609Willingham 1005 1205 1405 1612 1612Stow 1008 1208 1408 1615 1615Sturton by Stow 1013 1213 1413 1620 1620Marton Church 1020 1220 1420 1623 1623Torksey 1025 1225 1425 1628 1628Fenton 1027 1227 1427 1630 1630Laughterton 1031 1231 1431 1635 1635Newton on Trent 1035 1235 1435 1642 1642Saxilby High Street arrive 1043 1243 1443 1650 1650

i i i i iSaxilby High Street depart 1045 1245 1445 1652 1652Lincoln City Bus Station 1100 1300 1500 1707 1707

route number 107 105 107journey codes SDLaughton Lane End -- -- 0717Gainsborough Bus Station 0640 0725 0727Gainsborough Lea Rd Stn 0644 0729 0731Lea Green 0648 0733 0735Knaith 0650 -- 0737Knaith Park -- 0736 --Upton -- 0740 --Kexby Corner -- 0743 --Gate Burton 0651 -- 0738Willingham -- 0746 --Stow -- 0750 --Sturton by Stow -- 0755 --Marton Church 0652 -- 0739Torksey 0658 -- 0745Fenton 0700 -- 0747Saxilby High Street -- 0800 --Lincoln Castle Academy -- 0825 --Lincoln City Bus Station 0720 -- 0810

Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

Gainsborough � Lincoln 105 107Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

For additional journeys between Gainsborough and Lincolnplease see separate InterConnect 100 timetable

journey codes SD Schooldays CD College Days SSH Saturdays and School HolidaysF Fridays MTH Monday to Thursday

route number 105 105 107 107journey codes SD SD SSH CDjourney codes F MTHLincoln City Bus Station -- -- 1530 1730Lincoln Unity Square -- -- -- 1735Lincoln Castle Academy 1445 1525 -- --Saxilby High Street 1459 1539 -- --Fenton -- -- 1550 1755Torksey -- -- 1553 1758Marton Church -- -- 1557 1802Sturton by Stow 1504 1544 -- --Stow 1509 1549 -- --Willingham 1512 1552 -- --Gate Burton -- -- 1600 1805Kexby Chapel 1514 1554 -- --Upton 1517 1557 -- --Knaith Park 1521 1601 -- --Knaith -- -- 1601 1806Lea Green 1525 1605 1603 1808Gainsborough Lea Rd Stn 1529 1609 1607 1812Gainsborough Bus Station 1535 1615 1613 1818Laughton Lane End -- -- -- 1824

To comply with Department of Transport guidance,this service connects at Saxilby. The connection isguaranteed and passengers may stay on the vehicle.

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