view from the hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/files/parish/683/issue_116__aprilmay_2019.pdfhi...

32
View from the Hill Thorpe on the Hill News Issue No 116 - April/May 2019 Bimonthly Newsletter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To place an article in the newsletter please contact: Pete Harding on 07818 134153 or email [email protected] To advertise in the newsletter, or if you have a distribution query, please contact: Chris Abrahams on 01522 698208 or email [email protected] This Parish Newsletter is sponsored by the Parish Council. Photo: A view of our village hall in sunlight - very apt for the start of spring! Hi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the Hill. With spring now here its a good time to look forward to getting outside, and with Love Your Parish approaching (see inside) there should be lots of activities around the parish to get involved with. Im still looking for ideas on how to improve this magazine - there didnt seem to be any interest in a village sales page, but let me know if you have any suggestions, of if youd like to write something yourself. -Pete

Upload: others

Post on 21-Aug-2020

0 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

View from the Hill Thorpe on the Hill News

Issue No 116 - April/May 2019 Bimonthly Newsletter

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To place an article in the newsletter please contact: Pete Harding on 07818 134153 or email [email protected]

To advertise in the newsletter, or if you have a distribution query, please contact: Chris Abrahams on 01522 698208 or email [email protected]

This Parish Newsletter is sponsored by the Parish Council.

Photo: A view of our village hall in sunlight - very apt for the start of spring!

Hi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the Hill. With spring now here it’s a good time to look forward to getting outside, and with Love Your Parish approaching (see inside) there should be lots of activities around the parish to get involved with. I’m still looking for ideas on how to improve this magazine - there didn’t seem to be any interest in a village sales page, but let me know if you have any suggestions, of if you’d like to write something yourself. -Pete

Page 2: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

2

Parish Council Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting Minutes 20 March 2019 (Excerpt)

Request from St Michaels School to support and recommend to LCC Highways additional signage in the form of directions to the school and green 20mph signs – this was discussed and the following agreed.

1. To look at using Traffic regulation orders (TRO's) to address traffic issues in the Parish. The

following information was received from LCC on the issue “TRO’s can be used to place a temporary, experimental or permanent restriction on the use of a public highway. They include but are not limited to one way streets, loading bays, speed limits, weight limits and parking restrictions. Many TRO's are introduced as a result of discussion with local communities to address specific problems. In order to ensure TRO requests satisfy a community need Lincolnshire County Council are only accepting public requests supported by County Councillors following discussion with the town or Parish council. We are requesting individuals first contact their local Town or Parish Council with a TRO request. If the local council support the request they can ask their local County Councillor to request the TRO. This should help keep local Councils in the loop with what is happening in their local area.

All TRO requests are assessed by local highways teams and if it is deemed that the request should be progressed you will be informed through your local County Councillor. Likewise if the request is not deemed suitable at the time you will be informed through your local County Councillor.

If a TRO request is accepted it could take some time before it is installed on site. We prioritise requests that relate to school issues, those the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership request, schemes linked to development and those that will have a positive impact on businesses.”

2. Check if there is an official Walking Bus from the ORPMR which might help with the case for having a pedestrian crossing outside the ORPMR

3. Cllr Lyons has done a report and audit of signs in the parish and it was agreed that this should be sent to Highways

4. It was agreed to look at the introduction of a school safety Zone with the help of County Cllr Thompson.

5. It was agreed to purchase 6 x free safety signs at an overall cost of £40 and locate them round the parish at agreed locations

Open Forum – members of the Parish raised and discussed a single issue being the speed and volume of traffic in the parish along with school parking on parish roads. Comments included the following • request for another traffic survey to be carried out by Highways and a comparison made to

the 2015 survey • make the village “Access only” • make some roads access for residents only. In some parts of the country Highways have put

in bollards that go down when a pass is shown giving residents access • a pedestrian crossing be put in opposite the ORPMR so the parents parking there can cross

the road safely to get children to school • a footpath be installed along Little Thorpe Lane so parents can park at Whisby Nature Park

and walk safely to the school • instate a school safety zone around the school • 20 mph signs be put around the school along with clear signage directions to the school • install average speed cameras that record information in replace of the current ones in the

village

Page 3: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

3

Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council Clerk to the Parish Council

07794 471013 [email protected]

15th March 2019

Open letter to persons owning land in Thorpe on the Hill Parish

The Parish Council is looking to buy land within the parish to develop a playing field or other community activities for the good of the Parish. This is part of its commitment within Thorpe on the Hill Neighbourhood Plan. If you might have any land you might be interested in selling please contact the Parish Council using any of the contact details at the top of this letter. Expressions will be discussed in the first instance on 5

th June 2019 and again on 24th July 2019 so please ensure you have them in at

least 3 working days before both of those dates in order to be considered. All expressions of interest / communication will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be discussed in an open Parish Council meeting. All matters will be taken under the closed part of the meeting with no member of the public present. Many thanks

Janet Guest (Clerk to the Parish Council)

Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council

As you may be aware the Parish Council is joint tenant with St Michael’s School on the school playing field on School Lane. Lincolnshire County Council actually own the land and it is rented from them by both parties. In recent years the field has been fenced, locked and access allowed only outside of school hours by the use of a code for the padlock. There is a clear notice on the field gates how to contact if you want the code to gain access. Cllrs have been monitoring the number of requests it receives for the access code and these have been very few. The Parish Council also pays a 50% contribution to the upkeep of the field and now feels that this outweighs the benefits to the Parish. The Parish Council is currently looking to purchase some land in the Parish as a long-term investment and any offers of land or questions please contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance. All discussions will be treated in the strictest confidence. This issue of giving up the tenancy will be discussed at the Parish Annual General Meeting on Weds 15

th May 2019 ORPMR 7pm and the Parish Council welcomes your views.

If you are unable to attend please let the Parish Council know your views in advance of the meeting by writing to the Parish Clerk via email or letter to the Parish Office, ORPMR, Lincoln Lane, TOTH Many thanks, Janet Guest, Parish Clerk - [email protected]

Page 4: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

4

The Reverend Andrew Vaughan writes……

Hello Everyone Over the last few months the churches in the villages have been reflecting on how best to express our Mission and Vision. While we want to be true to the foundations of all we do, our faith, we also wanted to express how we can contribute to the life of the villages in a wider sense. Below you will see what we have come up with, and this is to form part of the Bishop of Grimsby being with us for Holy Week and Easter. Please do come along to as many of the events as possible, which as they are finalised I will publish on the various village social media groups.

Swinderby Group of Churches Mission Statement The basis of all we do is to encourage the mission of the Church, by putting Jesus’s teaching into practice by being faithful, joyful and confident in all that we do through nurturing and helping to transform the lives of individuals and by helping our local communities to flourish Vision Statement We will live our Mission Statement by encouraging:- Belonging • We belong to God. • We belong to each other. • We belong to our local community • We belong without having to feel constrained by membership. • We belong for as we are, despite different life experiences. Connecting • We are connected to God, through Jesus • We are connected to each other • We are connected to our local community and the wider world • We are connected to our self, knowing that we are precious to God Flourishing • We strive to help our community and individuals to flourish and find life in its fullness • We work that life in its fullness is celebrated • We are sensitive to the needs of others and God’s world • We seek to be generous in all that we are. • We seek to gain confidence in sharing our faith with others through word and action As ever, Andrew

Page 5: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

5

What’s on in the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room

April 2019

Tue 2 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Flower arranging class

Fri 5 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Umbrellas community cafe

Mon 8 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Featherbenders (fly fishing club)

Mon 15 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Craft club

Wed 24 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Parish Council meeting

May 2019

Thu 2 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Polling station - NKDC

Tue 7 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Flower arranging class

Mon 13 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Craft club

Wed 15 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Parish Council AGM

Fri 31 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Love Your Parish - community cleaning/tidying

Congratulations to Bob Sheldon for receiving his MBE at Buckingham Palace in February - who apparently had a nice little chat with Prince William too!

On Saturday May 5th at 10.30am we are holding a special service in our village church to celebrate 25 years of service in the ministry by our very own Rev. Fran. We are hoping for a full church so if she’s conducted a service for you in whatever capacity please do your utmost to join us and make this a real village community service. Its an interesting fact that the Rev. Fran went from St Giles in Lincoln to St Pauls in London where she was ordained. From there she was posted to a church in London and the minister who was her boss at the time is joining us to take part in our service. Thank you.

Page 6: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

6

Vimartech Electrical Contractors

Domestic | Commercial | Industrial | Agricultural | Solar PV

Contact

Chris Russell

Tel: 01522 778733 Mob: 07976 952691

www.vimartech.co.uk

24 HOUR CALLOUT

All Types of Electrical Installations Home | Garden | Amenity Wiring | Re-wires & Upgrades | CCTV \ Security

Alarms & Lighting | Fire Alarms | Automated Gates

Industrial Work Motor Control | Panel Building | Control Systems | Installations Fault Diagnosis | Testing | Condition Reports | PAT

Solar PV Systems Installers of competitively priced Domestic & Commercial Solar PV

Air Conditioning An efficient form of heating and cooling for your home & office.. Installations | Repairs | Breakdowns | Maintenance

Free Advice and Quotations

We are a local friendly business based in North Scarle All work to BS7671-1EE 17th Ed Wiring Regulations

Page 7: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

7

St. Michael and All Angels Church

Upcoming Services and Events

April 7th Holy Communion 9.15am 9th Annual General Meeting Joint Church Council in Church 7.30pm 14th Palm Sunday Group Service Eagle Church 10.30am 16th Afternoon tea in Church 2pm to 4pm 18th Maundy Thursday Stripping of the Altar and Holy Communion with

Bishop of Grimsby, Swinderby Church 7.30pm 19th Good Friday Family Service North Scarle Church 10am with hot

cross buns, and Hour before the Cross Service Eagle Church 2pm led by Bishop of Grimsby

21st Easter Sunday Communion with Bishop of Grimsby 10.30am 25th Fellowship lunch at Pennells 12.30pm 28th Lambing Service Scotland Farm, Eagle Lane 3pm

May 4th Holy Communion 9.15am 5th Special service 10.30am 12th Methodist Service 9.15am 14th Afternoon Tea in Church 2pm to 4pm 16th Holy Communion 10am 19th Holy Communion 9.15am 26th Evening Service 6.30pm 30th Fellowship Lunch at Pennells 12.30pm

NOTICES

We are now pleased to say that all administration for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals is being dealt with at North Hykeham.

Please contact: Sally Long, Parish Office

North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AB Tel: 883100

Our Church Wardens Martin Latham on 682358 and Bob Sheldon on 685810

Our Treasurer Chris Abrahams on 698208

The Revd Canon Andrew Vaughan can be contacted on 687242

Page 8: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

8

Bar, Restaurant, Camping and Rooms to let.

Restaurant Opening Times Wednesday 12 to 2pm and 6 to 9pm Thursday 12 to 2pm and 6 to 9pm

Friday 12 to 2pm and 6 to 9pm Saturday 12 to 8pm Sunday 12 to 3pm

Tel: 01522 681499

Meat Raffle: Proceeds to Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre

Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham

THE RAILWAY INN CARLY & MICHAEL BRAY

Sally Smith

“My feet are killing me”

If this sounds like you then call to book your appointment NOW!

Pain-free feet are just a phone call away.

Most foot problems can be treated quickly and easily, there’s no need to suffer in silence.

Chiropodist

Body & Sole, Lime Grove Clinic, High St, Harby, Newark, Notts. NG237EB

01522 704294 or 07974 580262

Page 9: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

9

Village Clubs and Groups

THREDS Thorpe on the Hill Residents Association

Book Club: Bridge Club: Craft Club: Days Out: Film Nights: Walks, Talks and Social Nights

All Village Residents are Welcome. Please register your email address with Jane Taylor,

[email protected] to receive regular news.

BOWLS CLUB Lawn Bowls from April to September

The Club welcomes new members. For further information please

contact David Cuthbert on 695945.

27th LINCOLN SCOUT GROUP Meets in the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room

The age group is 6-18 years. Please contact Fran Firth on 686616, 07952 480708 or by email

[email protected]

TOTH PLAYGROUP Established over 40 years ago

Situated in a purpose built classroom in the grounds of St Michael’s Primary School. This gives the playgroup

a very strong link with the school. For more details Please contact Jayne O’Keefe on 07949 371609

or email [email protected]

Railway Inn Pool and Darts Teams. Players required.

Contact Carly & Michael Bray Tel: 681499

Thorpe Park Golf Golf Club Membership / Driving Range

Lincoln Golf Centre Tel: 686340

Page 10: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

10

Mobile Library The timetable below shows when the mobile library will be in our area: The mobile library stops at the following places:

The Library Customer Service Centre contact no. is 01522 782010. Books can be ordered on the Library Van if not available. Please support the library, we do not want to lose this excellent facility!

Community Stop Arrive Depart

Thorpe on the Hill

St Michael’s Primary School

09.30 10.25

Thorpe on the Hill

16 Lincoln Lane (Ron & Beth’s)

10.30 11.00

April 2019 May 2019

Thursday 18th Thursday 16th

Page 11: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

11

LOVE YOUR PARISH 2019

Thorpe on the Hill

31st

May - 10th

June

The fourth annual Love Your Parish event will run from Friday 31st May to Monday 10th June. Many of the activities are those things which happen anyway but by clustering them into LYP 2019 it emphasises how much goes on in Thorpe on the Hill and, hopefully, further promotes our sense of community. In the table below are the confirmed activities but there is a possibility that there could be some minor changes with start times or dates. In addition the following activities are being considered:- An activity at the church; bell ringing; community speed awareness activities; community activities involving the school; community activities involving the scouts. Also, I expect there’ll be a bowls club fixture, a bridge group meeting and fishing at the lake. I am not able to organise a party this year. I am considering a meal at the Railway which would be limited to the restaurant capacity of 30. Date and time to follow. As this is the last View from the Hill before 31st May, future communication will be through the parish council email list and posters displayed in the village. Please put the dates in your diary and try to get involved. For more information email [email protected]

Thursday 23 May Assembly at the school to set the scene for their Beating the Bounds Walk

Friday 31 May Community Action Day 1. An opportunity to get involved in clean-up activities around the Oliver Roper Centre and elsewhere, with a focus on gardening and cleaning. Meet at the Oliver Roper Centre at 10.00

Friday 31 May Book Group (Provisional Date)

Saturday 1 June Community Action Day 2. As Day 1 above

Tuesday 4 June Beating the Bounds Walk and Walking Group lunch at the Railway. Probable start time 10.30. Lunch at 1.00 (Provisional Date)

Wednesday 5 June Monthly Gentlemen’s Night at the Railway. Start time 8.00pm

Friday 7 June Umbrellas’ Community Cafe. Oliver Roper Centre. 9.00 am to 12.00 noon

Saturday 8 June Bell ringing taster session at the church. 2.30pm to 4.00pm

Sunday 9 June Garden Teas at Annie Houghton’s. Time tbc

Monday 10 June Beating the Bounds with the school. Start Time 11.00 am

Monday 10 June Craft Club

Page 12: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

12

Page 13: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

13

Telephone 35 Station Road Lincoln 01522 684825 Thorpe on the Hill Mobile 07850 418744 Lincoln LN6 9BS

CHRIS MARTIN Painter & Decorator

Builder

Specialising in all aspects of work to properties, including Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting, Tiling, Joinery, Plastering and much more.

No job too small, so call now for a free quote & friendly advice

Home Improvements Property Repairs

MICK TAYLOR Established 1982

Thorpe on the Hill

PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICING CARRIED OUT ON ALL MAKES OF CAR. LAWN MOWERS SERVICED,

SHARPENED AND REPAIRED.

FLEET SERVICING * MOT PREPARATION WELDING

LIGHT COMMERCIALS AND DIESELS Collection Available - No VAT

Tel: 01522 685690 or Mobile: 07958 123534

Page 14: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

14

SKYLARKE AERIALS LOCAL DIGITAL TV SPECIALIS

* FREEVIEW * INSURANCE WORK * FREESAT HD * STORM DAMAGE * SKY+ / HD * BROADBAND POINTS * RE-TUNING * LCD/LED TV MOUNTING * CCTV INSTALLATIONS

FAST RELIABLE FRIENDLY SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED FOR UP TO 3 YEARS

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL NICK 07764 746182

www.skylarkaerials.co.uk

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!

Work Guaranteed

Collection & delivery service usually available.

Petrol & Diesel cars & light commercials Mechanical & Electrical repairs, tyres, clutches, exhausts etc Crypton computerised engine tuning and Diagnostic Analysis

Now offering Lincolns ONLY fuel diagnostic, cleaning and repairing service

Vehicle Rental Service now available Cars, Vans & Mini Bus Hire: Short and Long Term Hire available

Competitive Prices - Call or email Tony for a quote! Email: [email protected]

FEATHERS GARAGE & VEHICLE RENTAL

Motor Engineers Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln,LN69BE

01522 681467 Email: [email protected]

Page 15: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

15

Thorpe Craft and Natter Is your local friendly club

for all things crafty!

Come and join us, relax, forget the housework and have a laugh.

You can make new friends, maybe learn a new hobby or improve the crafts you already do.

Meeting in the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room, 7pm to 9pm, on Mondays 15th April and 13th May

First meeting free, £3 thereafter to cover room hire and refreshments

BRIDGE ON THE HILL

Our Relaxed Social Bridge Group

We meet on Wednesday Evenings at 7pm

at Dave & Sally Williams’ house

LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE

Do you enjoy playing cards? Would you like to try bridge?

Lessons are open to all ages and abilities, complete beginners and those who have played in the past.

If interested please contact Sally or Dave Williams on 01522 693128

Or just come along for a cup of tea and find out more.

“It’s Great Fun”

Page 16: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

16

Speed Awareness Thorpe on the Hill Thorpe on the Hill now has a small group of volunteers who are operating the Speed Awareness system as part of the Lincolnshire Road Safety partnership. The system enables us to check the speed of motorists and hopefully encourage them to slow down. The car details of motorists exceeding the legal limit are forwarded to the partnership. We started operating at the beginning of February and what is interesting is the amount of traffic that has still come through Thorpe despite the road works and the closed road signs. It will be even more interesting to see how much the traffic increases when the road works are completed. Hopefully this will be evidence to present to the Highways Authority as to how much the village is used as a rat run by commuters and therefore the necessity of effective traffic calming measures to slow down and hopefully deter motorists. A second training session took place on the 13th March. Training is usually about 80 - 90 minutes. Anyone who would like to volunteer and do the training and join the group please contact me through the Thorpe on the Hill website and further training will be arranged. The more volunteers, the more often we can encourage speed awareness of motorists travelling through the village. Speed awareness sessions can be done at any time during daylight hours, usually for about one hour. All equipment is provided. There are specific areas identified within the village to carry out a session. We have found it has made motorists slow down and hopefully on a positive note made them aware of their speed and in the future they will conform to the speed limit. There are usually a minimum of 3 people needed per session; the speed gun holder, someone who counts the vehicles, and someone who notes the car details of the speed offender. We have also been asked to note any drivers we see without a seat belt or drinking. Please come and join the group. The more people participating in the group, the less time commitment you need to make!! Sylvia Lyons

Page 17: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

17

Taking action to tackle traffic - the community speaks!

Wednesday 29 February saw members of the local and wider community gather at St Michael’s Primary School to share their increasing concerns over the impact of traffic on the village, a matter aggravated by the recent closures of Station Road and Little Thorpe Lane. Mrs Naomi Weaver, school headteacher, and Mr Dave Clarke, chair of school governors, led the discussion and invited contributions from the 112 attendees. Unanimous in opinion, the community agreed that the behaviour of drivers passing through the village was dangerous and that the volume and speed of traffic must be addressed. Whilst numerous solutions were proposed, the meeting concluded that a proactive response was required; 20 attendees immediately volunteered to take action. In response, a small action group was immediately formed to act on behalf of the school, parish council and community, seeking to gather evidence, consider solutions and make best use of the time of the volunteers. Whilst not a formal body, the action group aims to capitalise on the support of the community, being inspired to act rather than allow the school meeting to result in very little. The members of the action group are: Sylvia Lyons - speed awareness coordinator; Nick Lyons - Parish Councillor; Levi Birch - school parent and villager; Dave Clark - chair of school governors; Naomi Weaver - School Head; Rachel Sheldon - school parent and villager; Felicity Jenkinson - school parent and villager. And your assistance is requested! Should you have any examples (words, photos or video) of high volume or speeding traffic in the village, or ideas as to how it can be tackled, please email them to [email protected]

Page 18: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

18

Colour Your Garden for Less at The Willows Nursery Eagle Barnsdale, Lincoln

Tel: 01522 868626

Open 9.30am until 5pm week days Closed Wednesdays & during August

10am until 5pm Sundays

Also find us on Newark Market Friday, Saturday & Mondays

Winter Opening Times September—April Friday 10am until 4pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am until 4pm Closed during January

Page 19: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

19

Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ThorpeonTheHill

Parish Council Members

Cllr Williams (Chair) Cllr Martin Cllr Sheldon MBE Cllr Scott Cllr Andrews Cllr North Cllr Lyons

Clerk: Janet Guest - email: [email protected]

Officers, Committees and Representatives

Planning Sup Committee: Cllrs North, Martin, Andrews Whisby Quarry Liaison: Cllrs Andrews, Martin Whisby Nature Park Steering Board: Cllr Sheldon Police Community Panel: Cllr Andrews Neighbourhood Plan Group: Cllr Andrews, Clerk Finance: Cllr Martin Allotments: Cllr Williams

Parish Council Meetings

Parish Council Meetings are usually held at the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room commencing at 7pm. The dates are advertised on the notice board and Facebook and by way of the Parish email circulation list. If you are not on the list please email the Parish Clerk and request to be added. You can ask for it to be removed at any time. The local Police and District and County Councillors are invited to attend. The agenda and minutes of the current meeting can be accessed via the website above. The Parish Council welcomes members of the public to ask questions or make short statements to the Council during public time. The next meeting dates are: April 24th, May 15th.

Oliver Roper Recreation Tennis Court Keys are available from;

Cllr Steve North, 38 Lincoln Lane 01522 690714

Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room To book the hall please contact the Caretaker

Pete Harding on 07818 134153 or email [email protected]

Booking Rates: Village Groups - £7 per hour. Village Residents - £9 per hour. All Others - £12 per hour.

Please Note: There is a £5 surcharge for bookings after 10pm.

District Councillors

Sally Appleby email: [email protected]

Peter Rothwell Tel: 07716 413 977 email: [email protected]

Page 20: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

20

St Michael’s Church of England Primary School

Is it safe to say that we have made it through winter without the snow we experienced last year? We are now starting to think about the summer and the preparations for so many outside events. Our whole school took part in a ‘Puddle Jump’ and ‘Tough Mudder’ at Whisby. This helped us all

experience being wet and muddy but it was much more than that…it was about endurance,

compassion and koinonia as our teams worked together to support one another and experience a

truly awesome time! This is an annual event for us and one which the children love!

We celebrated World Book Day by dressing up but also by dressing a potato as a book character

– we had some truly brilliant entries which showed real creativity! We had woolly mammoths to

Harry Potter to hungry caterpillars to Oi Frog!

Year 2 and 3 have been to Rand Farm for their residential for three days. We had a brilliant time.

We had the chance to be involved in so many different activities as well as visit different types of

farms. We made our own sausages for breakfast, carrot soup for tea and showed real skills in

using the eggs to make meringues. Mr Dennett came to talk to us about his ice-cream making

and even brought lots of samples for us to eat! We got lots of time to play in the play barn and we

tried our hand at archery! Rand Farm is just brilliant!

You are always welcome to visit our school…we don’t have a specific Open Day so we will accommodate you when you’d like to look around – give us a ring on 01522 681923 or e mail [email protected] to make an appointment.

Page 21: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

21

SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE BLIND SOCIETY

We are South Lincolnshire Blind Society. We help Blind and Partially Sighted people across the South Lincolnshire area to live as independently as possible by providing advice, emotional support, equipment, information on different eye conditions, home visiting by trained volunteers and telephone befriending. We also have a variety of groups and clubs ranging from coffee and social mornings, craft clubs, books clubs, lunch clubs and even a swimming club to help tackle social isolation and enable them to stay independent. Do you or do you know someone who might need our help?? We are very reliant on our wonderful volunteers who help with our fundraising, social clubs, home visiting and telephone befriending but are always looking for more – Can you help? Do you have a few hours to spare and would like to make a difference to someone??

Call our helpline today 01476 592775 or e-mail: [email protected]

visit our website: www.blind-society.org.uk or find us on Facebook

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm 14 Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6QZ

Registered Charity Number 214140

SAVE THE DATE

It's nearly time for our annual Quiz night raising funds for your local Playgroup. t's a great evening packed with laughter, fun and fish & chips!

FRIDAY 10th May 2019

St Michael's School Hall 7:30pm

£7.50 including a local fish & chip supper (Bring your own drinks)

... Raffle with fantastic prizes

… Teams of 4 – 6 people

… Hamper of goodies for the winning team!

Please come along and support us for a fantastic night out with friends and family

Tickets available from Playgroup or [email protected]

Page 22: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

22

Taylor Tree Services

Mobile: 07845 720099

Tel: 01522 685690 email

[email protected]

Gary Taylor N.D.A.

All aspects of tree and hedge work undertaken

* NPTC Qualified

* Fully Insured

* Domestic and Commercial

24 Fosse Lane Thorpe on the Hill Lincoln LN6 9BE

Page 23: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

23

SING, DANCE, ACT

Come and join in the fun! Ages 3-15. Saturdays 10-12.30pm

at Swinderby Village Hall Musical Theatre classes taught by

friendly qualified teachers.

BALLET TAP JAZZ Classes on Tuesdays from 4pm

at Swinderby Village Hall

For more information please call: Danielle - 01522 696100

Please visit: www.dancelincoln.co.uk

Branches in Swinderby, Wellingore, Coddington, Nettleham, Welton,

Skellingthorpe and Sturton.

Principal: Mrs D. I Ward F.I.D.T.A. A.I.S.T.D. 41 Grandifield Way, Nth Hykeham,

Lincoln LN6 9NZ

Tel: 01522 696100 or 791898

View from the Hill Business Advertising

Rates

Half Page £40 per year

Quarter Page £30 per year

Eighth Page £20 per year

One Off Half Page £5 per advert

*************************

For more details Please contact

Chris Abrahams 01522 698208

[email protected]

Eagle Village Store & Post Office

Village Store Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 7.30am to 6.30pm

Wednesday - 7.30am to 1pm Saturday - 7.30am to 1pm

Sunday - Closed

Post Office Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9am to 5.30pm

Wednesday - 9am to 1pm Saturday - 9am to 12.30pm

We are agents for Balderton Dry Cleaners Drop off and collect Tuesdays and Thursdays

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORE & POST OFFICE (Local shopping = less fuel)

Tel: 01522 868212

Page 24: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

24

Greenhouse hair studio

Hykeham Green Shopping Centre 01522 697193

We offer a professional, friendly service using Wella colours, shampoos, conditioners and treatments

complemented with Tigi styling products.

Open Monday to Saturday, late night on a Thursday.

10% off cut and blow dry and/or colour with this advert.

Free Parking

NEED CARPET, VINYL OR WOOD FLOOR

Call Simon at Croft Carpets “We’re large enough to cope but

small enough to care. We can visit you when its convenient, or why not

pop into our showroom”

DEDICATED FAMILY RUN BUSINESS ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE BEATEN

TAKE AWAY OLD CARPETS & MOVE FURNITURE

01522 523004 / 07944 218982

5-6 High Street, Lincoln. LN5 8BG Nr South Park Roundabout

Croft Carpets

Croft Carpets

Curtains, Roman Blinds, Pelmets, Swags & Tails,

Tie-backs and loose covers

Expert design advice With 11 years experience.

Free quotation-no obligation.

Clients can provide fabrics or choose from my extensive range

NATASHA TOULSON

Tel: 01522 810710 Or mobile: 07941 830420

ABSOLUTE INTERIORS

Page 25: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

25

Useful Telephone No’s

Crossroads Practice 01522 682848

Richmond Medical Centre 01522 500240

Newark Rd Surgery 01522 537944

Bassingham Surgery 01522 788250

Bassingham Pharmacy 01522 789307

NHS Dental Helpline 01522 515386

Lincoln County Hospital 01522 512512

NSPCC Helpline 0800 800 5000

NKDC Environmental Health 01522 699699

Established for over 40 years

Funded places available Rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted

Fees: £11.00 per session

We offer a safe, stimulating and caring environment

where your children can learn and play together.

Contact Jayne O’Keefe 07949 371609

[email protected] www.thorpeonthehillplaygroup.co.uk

Umbrellas community café

- upcoming dates:

• April - Fri 5th • June - Fri 7th In the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room, 9am - 12pm Come along - everybody welcome!

Page 26: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

26

Page 27: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

27

Page 28: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

28

Page 29: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

29

Page 30: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

30

TECH CLASS Technical Support Consultancy

Do You Need Tech Help? Need help making sense of your PC or Mac, Laptop, Tablet or Mobile?

Having issues with your Internet, Email, Software or Hardware? We offer support for all kinds of technology!

Professional and Friendly - Tuition, Support and Guidance. Appointments at your home.

James McCarter 07783 231196 [email protected] www.techclass.co.uk

Page 31: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

31

Bus Time Table Monday to Saturday

(Service 48)

Thorpe on the Hill to Lincoln Top of Little Thorpe Lane

7.50am 10.15am 12.15pm 2.15pm 4.32pm 6.35pm

Lincoln to Thorpe on the Hill Lincoln Bus Station

6.40am 9am 11am 1pm

3pm 5.20pm

(Service 49)

Lincoln to Bassingham 6pm from Lincoln Bus Station

Arrives TOTH 6.30pm

Page 32: View from the Hillparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/683/Issue_116__AprilMay_2019.pdfHi everyone, Happy Easter and welcome to the April/May edition of View from the ... Rev

32

L I M I T E D

Printtalk, providing creative design and print solutions around the clock

in Lincolnshire

Take advantage of our FREE accessible parking. Expert advice and no obligation quotes.

We also provide a Free local collection and delivery service.

Tel: 01522 697002 / 685484 Email: [email protected] Web: www.printtalk.co.uk

Stirlin Court, Saxilby Enterprise Park, Saxilby, Lincoln LN12LR

* Design Consultancy

* Corporate Literature

* Creative Thinking

* Illustration

* Copywriting

* Photography

* Scanning

* Lithographic Print

* Digital Print and Finishing

* Exhibition Packages

* Promotional Items

* Document Solutions

* Laminating

* Encapsulating

* Mailing

* Fulfilment