Current Magazine - The Witham Staple

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Welcome to the October 2016 Issue of The Witham Staple
September has come to an end, hopefully the harvest is all safely gathered in. We
have had the harvest moon (the last full moon of summer), the autumn equinox
has happened and our nights are slowly pulling in day by day. At the end of
October British summertime comes to an end once again. Don’t forget to turn your
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clocks back on Sunday 30 October and avoid being an hour earlier arriving than
anyone else! Do you ever wonder, is this time in the year one of the strangest, a
real mixed bag, even a lucky dip? If the sun shines it’s hot, even reaching a record
high since 1911 of 34.4c just a few weeks back, if it doesn’t shine though it’s
damp and miserable. When rain comes it’s anything from fine to hard and vertical
or even horizontal at times. You’ve cut and pruned everything back and with a
blast of light, a bit of heat and a splash of rain it all shoots back into life. As you
look around the garden and down on that pesky weed are you not convinced you
dug it up just the other day!! Weather’s lucky dip, stick your hand in and pull us out
a bit of brightness, if it’s rain you’ve drawn then stay in the dry and read on...
We love to receive articles from all corners of the community
ITEMS TO THE EDITOR NO LATER THAN 15th OCTOBER PLEASE
The earlier the better for inclusion in the November 2016 Issue.
Editor:- Paul Hubbard.
Thornlee, 1 Wheatley Lane, Carlton-le-Moorland, Lincoln. LN5 9JA.
Tel. 789673 or e-mail paul@withamstaple.com
When contacting the Witham Staple.
Please include your name, address and telephone number, even if they are not to
be printed. We don’t accept anonymous items. If you require any help or advice
with your entry, feel free to call the editor before sending. Small non-commercial
advertisements are carried at the cost of a £1 per item. All Commercial adverts
will be charged current business rates and invoiced accordingly, for current rates
please contact the Business Advertising manager. All other items of local
information, events, fundraisers and none profit making groups are carried free.
For Business Advertisement
Material for the Website
Please contact Julie Burrows
Web Editor, David Wood
07714 290 421 or 788576
email:- info@withamstaple.com
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Website – www.withamstaple.com
Other contacts for The Witham Staple
Chairman: Andy Sceeny (Tel: 788303)
Distribution: Sheila Wood (Tel: 788865)
Witham St Hughs: Elaine Eagle (Tel: 869062)
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE WITHAM STAPLE.
Whereas care is taken to ascertain that advertisers in The Witham Staple are
bona fide, readers are strongly advised to take their own precautions before
entering into any agreement to obtain services or goods. Should any query arise
concerning a business advert, please contact the Advertising Manager on 788576.
Names and addresses of advertisers can be made available if requested.
This month’s front cover is “Spooky goings on” by Paul Hubbard.
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WITHAM ST HUGHS PARISH COUNCIL
The next Parish Council meeting in the Village Hall will be held on
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Wednesday 19 October at 7pm
The Parish Council holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of
every month. We welcome residents to join us for Public Speaking and the
provision is made at the beginning of every meeting for public participation.
We are all residents in the village who have been co-opted to the Parish Council –
we are unpaid and the work we do on behalf of the village is purely voluntary. We
have responsibility for the adopted open spaces in the village; un-adopted areas
still remain the responsibility of the various developers who build within the village.
We act as point of contact for local matters which are dealt with at District or
County Council level, including planning applications, and highways issues.
All correspondence should be sent to our email address –
Parish.clerk@wshpc.co.uk.
Our phone number is 869643, however please note, calls to this number will be
picked up via our answer machine. Our location and postal address is:Witham St Hughs Parish Council, The Village Hall, Caraway Drive,
Witham St Hughs. Lincoln LN6 9XG.
WITHAM ST HUGHS VILLAGE HALL
For booking the Village Hall please visit our website
www.wshvillagehall.co.uk
Our online calendar shows when the hall is booked/free, so you can instantly see
if the time you wish to book is available. Simply download a booking form and
await confirmation. If you wish to speak to someone in person please speak to
John our Village Hall Manager. John is contactable on:07709 126 327 or email on john.phillipson@wshpc.co.uk
AUBOURN & HADDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
The next parish council meeting will take place on
Monday 3rd October starting at 7.30pm
in the Community Heritage Room, Aubourn Clock Tower (LN5 9EA).
The Clock Tower Heritage Exhibition weekend was a great success. The Parish
Council would like to thank Mr Woodman for producing and displaying an
informative and interesting exhibition focusing on Aubourn School.
The parish council would like to remind horse riders that it is an offence to ride on
footpaths according to the Highway Code. That said any horse dung left on the
footpaths should be cleaned up immediately.
Reporting Faulty Streelights. As the parish Council owns all its streetlight please
report any faults or damage to the clerk on 788654.
Reporting Potholes. This now needs to be reported directly to Lincolnshire
County Council on 782070. You can also use the website www.fixmystreet.com
Rachael Raraty Parish Clerk Tel: 788654.
E-mail: aubournhaddingtonpc@outlook.com
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BASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
All meetings held in the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ)
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Full Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 13 October
The Hammond Hall Sub-Committee meets every Tuesday morning at 10am
Press and public are welcome to attend there will be a public session at the
beginning of each meeting. After each meeting the minutes will be posted on the
parish web-site (https://parishes.lincolnshire/bassingham) and on the parish notice
boards. Keep up to date with all council proceedings and village information by
registering your e-mail address at https://parishes.lincolnshire/bassingham - click
on e-mail alerts and follow the simple instructions.
The Allotments at South Moor. Now available for rent at a cost of £55 per
annum to include water, all enquiries to the Parish Clerk.
Street Lights & Pot Holes. Any problems or defects should be reported to the
Parish Clerk at the Hammond Hall.
30mph WHEELIE BIN STICKERS
are now available for collection from the clerk at the Hammond Hall
Roger Hales Parish Clerk Tel: 789758. E-mail basspc@btconnect.com
FRIENDS of HAMMOND HALL PRESENT
BACK BY PUBLIC DEMAND
HOLYMOLY & THE CRACKERS
Saturday 8th October Doors Open 7pm – starts at 8pm
Hammond Hall, Playing Field, Lincoln Road, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9HQ
Bar till midnight
Tickets £12 (limited number) Available from
Hammond Hall 789758 or Green’s Stores
Visit www.holymolyandthecrackers.com
NORTON DISNEY VILLAGE HALL
BINGO
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Saturday 1 October. Eyes down 7.30pm
‘Nights are slowly drawing in, so come to Bingo there’s lots to win’
ST MARY’S CHURCH CARLTON LE MOORLAND
“All is safely gathered in” : Come and join us for our
HARVEST SUPPER
Saturday 1st October at 7.30pm
in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall
Tickets: £7.50 (includes glass of wine)
from Mary Casburn 788335 or Cynthia Underwood 788461
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CARLTON LE MOORLAND PARISH COUNCIL
The next meeting in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP) will be on
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Wednesday 12 October starting at 7.30pm
With public time as usual, all are very welcome.
Carlton le Moorland Village Hall. Are you looking for a venue for a
community group or a party? Carlton le Moorland Village Hall is always
available for hire to residents and non-residents for parties and other events. Nonresident prices start at £9 per hour for children’s events and £10 for general
bookings. If you would like any further information regarding booking and
availability, please contact Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson on 788489.
Carlton le Moorland Village Hall – Outreach Post Office. The outreach Post
Office facility is open in the Village Hall every Wednesday from 2pm to 4.30pm.
The post office outreach offers a full range of services in the Village Hall including
foreign currency and motor vehicle road tax. We need more support for this
service or we will lose it completely – so please make use of this local
facility!
Carlton le Moorland Website. Log onto the village website for the latest parish
council information – minutes and agendas, newsletters and other events.............
www.carltonlemoorland.org.uk
Wheelie Bin Stickers – 30mph. The Parish Council still have some 30mph
wheelie bin stickers available to Broughton Road, Norton Disney Road, Sands
Lane and High Street residents. Please contact the clerk by e-mail or phone if you
would like some stickers for your bins.
Debbie Parker Parish Clerk 789630. Email: carltonlemoorlandpc@gmail.com
WELLBEING DAYS
Join our FREE community events for all ages. A series of FREE NK
Wellbeing Days encouraging people of all ages to Be Active, Get Creative
and Feel Inspired. Join in and Get Creative with artsNK who will be offering a
craft activity suitable for all ages. Whilst those looking for something more
energetic can Be Active and burn off energy on fun outdoor activities from the NK
Outreach team. For a more gentle form of exercise then you can Feel Inspired
with a demonstration from Vitality Lincs – exercise and movement to music for the
over 60s. The main partners involved include the NK Outreach team, NK Arts
Partnership, Vitality, artsNK Dance Team and NK Social Strollers. Other
community organizations including the volunteer services, wellbeing service and
local activity groups will also be involved. The next event is on:
Friday 28th October 11am to 3pm
In Bracebridge Heath, Village Hall
For more information please see our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/BeActiveGetCreativeFeelInspired/
Or check out our web page at: www.1life.co.uk/nkwellbeingdays
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THANK YOU
Jennie. I would just like to thank my family and friends who produced such an
array of food for the afternoon tea for my recent 70th birthday celebrations, also
the wonderful "Over the Hill" musicians who gave us an amazing afternoon of
entertainment. To all my family and many friends who came and so generously
bought me cards (and flowers) gave to my chosen charities and gave me such
lovely memories of the day. I could not have asked for more. I am so happy to say
that £600 has been split between and taken to, Ronald McDonald House,
Birmingham and to Birmingham Children's Hospital. I would also like to say a
special thank you to my friends Helen and Dave who never stopped all day and to
Debbie Parker for never saying no to me no matter what I asked of her. Thank you
all so very much. Jennie x
Dr Clare Farrell. Would like to thank you all for your kind messages and my lovely
garden tools, I am looking forward to putting them into good use. My decision to
retire has been a difficult one. Being part of the Bassingham Surgery team for the
last 21 years has been a privilege and I will miss all my colleagues and all my
patients. I wish you all health and happiness. Dr Farrell.
BASSINGHAM LUNCH CLUB
Tuesday 11th & Tuesday 25th October at 12noon
in the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ)
Cost £5. Everyone welcome
For more details or to book please contact Tom on 789935 or Lynn on 789031
YOUNG PEOPLE’S TRUST CARLTON LE MOORLAND
Registered Charity No. 521826
The Young People’s Trust has funds available to make a number of grants to the
young people of the parish of Carlton le Moorland under the following aims and
objects:
‘Subject to payment of administration expenses the Managing Trustees shall
apply the income of the charity from the permanent fund in providing or assisting
in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for the care, education,
recreation or leisure time occupation of the children and youth of the parish of
Carlton le Moorland with the object of furthering their development through
learning, sport and recreational activities and improving the conditions of life for
the said children and youth.’
Over the years the trust has given over £30,000 in grants in support of the young
people of the parish in the form of individual grants to help with the cost of
educational trips and grants to organisations of which they are members including
Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Mothers and Toddlers and the Junior Act Two Theatre
Group. Most recently we have been a primary source of funding for the
improvements to the Carlton le Moorland Playing Field.
To receive an application form please call or text:
David Merchant on 07943 760 155
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OKTOBERFEST COMES TO WITHAM ST HUGHS!
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Saturday 1 October, 7pm to Midnight
Witham St Hughs Village Hall
Come and join in the fun with our own version of the legendary Oktoberfest! We
have a great evening of entertainment lined up for you, including a traditional
German Oompah Band to get you in the party spirit with some authentic German
drinking songs. We'll also have a disco 'til late and traditional 'Currywurst' and
Chips (or vegetarian option on request) is included in the ticket price of £20 per
person. This is always a fantastic, fun event and is extremely popular. Tickets are
strictly limited due to space restrictions, so don't delay, get yours now!
*Over 18s Event Only*
Tickets can be secured by calling Bianca Crofts on 07868 372 522.
BADMINTON ALLSORTS
The Priory Witham Academy Every Tuesday 7.30pm to 9pm
We are group of social players with a wide age range - Why not give us a try?
First week free - Rackets available to get you restarted
Call 793251 for more information
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The timetable for the Mobile Library service in the area for the next month is
Thursday 20th October
Carlton le Moorland Church 11.45am to 12.15pm
Norton Disney Village Hall 1pm to 1.30pm
Bassingham Five Bells 1.45pm to 2.45pm
Bassingham outside St. Michael’s Church 3pm to 4pm
Thursday 6th October
Aubourn Royal Oak lay-by 12.30pm to 1pm
Haddington Dovecote Lane 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Saturday 1st Saturday 15th & Saturday 29th October
Witham St Hughs Nettleton Drive 1pm to 1.45pm
Witham St Hughs Market Place 2pm to 3.45pm
Every effort is made to ensure the mobile library arrives at each stop on time.
For the latest news on these routes please contact customer services centre on
782010 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
WITHAM RUNNERS
Your local affiliated running club based in Witham St Hughs meets every
Monday and Thursday at 7pm
at Witham St Hughs Village Hall changing rooms (LN6 9TN)
All abilities.
Find Witham Runners on Facebook or Twitter (@witham_runners) and contact
Michelle Mortimer for more details on 07789 953 380 www.withamrunners.co.uk
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ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH BASSINGHAM
COFFEE MORNINGS
Saturday 1st October 10am to 11.30am
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This month the coffee morning is hosted by the 1 Bassingham Brownies
Their theme is "LINCOLNSHIRE DAY"
Please note the earlier starting time for this month
Come and join us for a drink and a chat.
All the usual stalls plus a raffle.
If you would like to book the church for your own coffee morning
hire is £20 please contact Tom Solven on 789935 or tomjsolven@gmail.com
GARDEN GROUP
In September Jo Bennison of Bennisons Peonies gave us an informative talk on
the growing and care of peonies. Our October meeting is on
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Monday 24 October at 7.30pm
in the Tower Room at the Hammond Hall
Our local gardener Tony Vickers will give us some tips for preparing our gardens
for next year. This will include information on vegetable growing as well as
flowers. Please bring your competition hosta to the meeting so we can see how
they are getting on.
£3 all welcome.
APPROVED FOR NEW AND IMPROVED PLAY
GROUND IN BRANT BROUGHTON
Children and families in the village of Brant Broughton, are set to get a new and
improved playground thanks to a £50,000 grant from funding body WREN. The
money, awarded by WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund, will be used to buy
new play equipment at Brant Broughton Playing Fields. The playground will also
be partly funded by The Big Lottery and The Community Facilities Grant Aid from
Lincolnshire County Council. Members of the Brant Broughton Playing Field
Association believe the facility will make a huge difference to the lives for people
living in the area.
WREN is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation
and heritage projects from funds donated by waste and resource management
company FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.
For more information about WREN funding contact Cheryl Raynor on 01623
755319, at cheryl.raynor@wren.org.uk or visit http://www.wren.org.uk/
Brant Broughton Playing Field Association hopes the new play ground will be
ready to use by Autumn 2016. Brant Broughton Playing Field Association are
continuing to organize fundraising events throughout the year – keep an eye on
the local press for further details or have a look at their facebook account at
http://www.facebook.com/bbplayingfield/.
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BASSINGHAM VILLAGE LUNCH CLUB
All are welcome on
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Tuesday 4 & Tuesday 18 October
Serving at 12noon in the Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ)
The cost is £5 per meal
Please ring Diana on 788427 or Barbara on 788378
BASSINGHAM AND DISTRICT WI NEWS
Our September meeting was a very interesting and indeed quite
eye opening talk on the Work of the Nomad Trust by Victoria
Bradshaw. Competition winners were Flower of the Month which
was a lovely orange Dahlia brought along by Jan Culpitt. The yellow item was a
Tea Ration Tin brought by Jenny Vere.
Our next meeting is the Harvest Supper on
Thursday 6th October at 7.30pm
in the Hammond Hall, Bassingham
With a Bring and Buy Stall with Home Produce or anything we can sell for our
funds!! anyone who has not yet ordered their meal please ring Sandra on 788213
HERE COME THE GIRLS
LADIES CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Friday 18th November 7pm to 10pm
In the Bassingham School Hall
Fabulous Stalls Including:
Farmhouse Kitchen, Stella & Dot, Daisy’s Ducks, The Elf Bags, Usbourne Books,
Kiddoodles, Wood & Toys and more selling Craft, Gifts, Toys and Festive Treats
Tickets £5
(Ticket price includes a glass of fizz, a homemade treat & entry into the Lucky Door Prize Draw)
Tickets Available from 17th October from Pre-school Committee or Pre-school
(there will also be a limited number of tickets available on the door)
Please contact Emily Markham on 07979 815 250
for more details and if you are interested in having a stall yourself.
POST OFFICE
CARLTON LE MOORLAND VILLAGE HALL
The service is available on Wednesdays only from 2pm to 4.30pm
The post office outreach offers a full range of services in the Village Hall
including foreign currency and motor vehicle road tax.
WE NEED MORE SUPPORT FOR THIS SERVICE
OR WE WILL LOSE IT COMPLETELY
SO PLEASE MAKE USE OF THIS LOCAL FACILITY!
All telephone numbers are local (01522) numbers unless otherwise shown
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BASSINGHAM SURGERY NEWS
Dr Farrell’s Retirement
As most of you will know Dr Farrell retired from Bassingham Surgery at the end of
August. She had a fabulous send off with lots of gifts and good wishes from
Patients, Friends and Staff. Dr Farrell has asked that we convey her heartfelt
thanks to everyone for their generosity.
If anyone feels they may have missed their opportunity to say goodbye, any late
messages may be left at the surgery and we will forward them on for you.
Flu clinic 2016
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There will be a Saturday drop in clinic for adults on the 8 October between 9am
and 2pm. For patients over 65 years of age and any other patient who fits into the
list below
 Diabetic patients
 Patients with a heart condition
 Patients with Asthma or COPD
 Immunosuppressed patients
 Patients with no spleen
 Expectant mums
 Patients with kidney or liver conditions
 Patients with a BMI of over 40
 Patients who have had a TIA or Stroke
 Patients with learning disabilities
 Carers of Vulnerable dependants
 Patients having treatment for cancer
should discuss having the vaccine with
their oncology team.
Children’s Flu Clinic
Parents of Children that are aged 2, 3 or 4 years on the 1st September 2016 are
invited to bring them along to a drop in clinic on Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th,
Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th October between the hours of 2pm and 5pm.
Older eligible children, with conditions that mean they should be immunised can
also attend at these times.
Missed Appointments
During August there were 64 appointments that were booked and then not
attended. This is almost 14 hours of appointment time that could have been
offered to other patients and is equivalent to 3½ days’ worth of GP face to face
consultations. Please remember to cancel an appointment if you no longer need it.
There are always other patients needing to be seen.
If you have a mobile telephone we can send texts to confirm an appointment when
it is booked, and to send a reminder the day before the appointment is due.
Please ensure we have your mobile number and that it is amended if you should
change it.
Forthcoming Training afternoons 2016
Tuesday 18th October - Tuesday 15th November - Tuesday 13th December
Public Holidays 2016
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Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 December and Monday 2 January 2017
When the surgery is closed you can get medical advice by ringing 111
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BASSINGHAM BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS
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Saturday 5 November
Do come and enjoy our Village Bonfire and Fireworks. It will be held in the first
field on the right hand side just past Vasey Close. The Bonfire will be lit at 7pm
and the firework display will start at 7.30pm. Why not make a Guy Fawkes to put
on the Bonfire.
Refreshments will be on sale.
Entrance is by donation at the field gate,
please give generously as we must cover costs for the event to continue.
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Saturday 29 October from 9.30am to 12.30pm
There will be a team on the field to receive suitable, burnable material for the
bonfire. Please do not bring mattresses, glass, plastic, cans or anything that is not
of a burnable substance.
BASSINGHAM BROWNIES
We are hosting our Lincolnshire Day Coffee morning
Saturday 1st October 10am to 11.30am
at St Michael’s Church Bassingham
We look forward to seeing you
ROBT. ASH & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
May I remind you all that Robt. Ash & Sons are no longer arranging funerals.
Thank You
AUBOURN & HADDINGTON BRANCHING OUT LUNCH
The next lunch will be held at Hill Holt Wood on
Tuesday 18th October
for residents of Aubourn and Haddington who are over 60.
The cost is £5 for lunch a main course, pudding and coffee.
Pick up at the Enterprise Centre on Bridge Road, Aubourn at 12.30pm.
All welcome. If you are interested please ring 788074.
THE HAMMOND HALL PRESENTS
COFFEE MORNINGS
every Monday from 9am to midday
in the Main Hall (LN5 9HQ)
Enjoy a cuppa with friends old and new and catch up with what’s going on
OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF BASSINGHAM VILLAGE
(some of which were shown at The 50th Bassingham Show)
can be seen at 18 Lincoln Road
home of Helen Ash. Tel. 788220
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CARLTON LE MOORLAND AND DISTRICT ART GROUP
Annual Exhibition and Sale of Paintings
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October 11am to 4.30pm
in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall (LN5 9HP)
Admission 50p
Refreshments will be available
Artist Demonstration
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Saturday 22 October 10am to 12noon
in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall
Michael Warr will demonstrate a Work in Egg Tempera
Admission for visitors is £4 including refreshments, free for members
For any further information visit the Club website:
carltonlemoorland.blogspot.co.uk or follow us on Facebook
U3A
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a unique and exciting
organisation which provides, through its U3As, life-enhancing
opportunities. Retired and semi-retired people come together to learn and
socialise together, not for qualifications but for its own reward: the sheer joy of
discovery!
WELLINGORE & DISTRICT U3A
The next monthly meetings will be held in Wellingore Memorial Hall on:
Wednesday 12th October at 10.30am
Carol Highchester – Works Manager Lincoln Cathedral
Coffee/tea and biscuits served from 10am with a start time of 10.30am
New members and visitors are very welcome. First visit is free. Additional
information, including Membership fees (£12 for a year) and group meetings, can
be found at the Wellingore and District web site http://u3asites.org.uk/wellingore
Alternatively, contact Maureen Lunn on 01400 272978 for further information.
BASSINGHAM VILLAGE AND PLAYING FIELD CHARITY
Annual General Meeting
Monday 3rd October at 7.30pm
In the Hammond Hall.
Please come along and see what we are about. What the charity has been
involved in during the year. Come and bring your ideas to help promote, develop
and maintain a prospering Community and what would benefit the
Village/Villagers. We look forward to seeing you all on the night.
Val Wiltshire
Chairman
DID YOU KNOW
October is not mentioned in any Shakespeare play or sonnet.
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BASSINGHAM TABLE TENNIS
Every Tuesday evening 8pm to 10pm at the Hammond Hall
Come along and try our friendly club
Pay per Play £5 Adults, £2.50 Juniors
Full memberships available at attractive rates
For more information call Derek 788358 or Iain 788935
LOCAL 8 YEAR OLD SIGNS FOR SHEFFIELD UNITED
Leo-Beck started playing football two years ago for Witham St Hughs juniors. His
manager immediately spotted his goalkeeping talents and put him in goal. After
just three months playing he was identified by a Nottingham Forest scout and
asked to attend a six week trial at their development centre in Grantham. After six
weeks they asked him to stay and after another three months he was asked into
the academy to train with them. He then stayed there and also got some external
coaching from Barry Richardson on a Wednesday night. He trained with the
academy for six months and in that time was also asked to train with Grimsby
Town, Lincoln City and Notts County and all three offered him a contract for this
season. He trailed with them all and made the decision to move to Notts County.
Three weeks before the end of the season Barry Richardson approached and said
that Sheffield United would like to offer him a trail so he went up for a training
session. After just one session they asked him to play a game. After he played the
game they also offered him a contract to play this coming season. After a
weekend of decision making he accepted the offer at Sheffield United and is now
officially a Sheffield United player. Both his mum Rachel and I are extremely
proud of his achievements and more proud of the hard work he puts in every
week. This season he is going to be lucky enough to put his skills against the likes
of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. He played his first game of
the season this last Sunday just gone (4th September) against Nottingham Forest
where the team won 11 - 2 and 13 - 4 in their 2 games.
Daren
Please see the Witham Staple Web site for photos of Leo-beck after his first game
REGULAR QUIZ AND BINGO AT WITHAM ST HUGHS BAR NIGHTS!
Every Friday night is the popular bar night at Witham St Hughs Village Hall, where
we welcome residents old and new to join us for a Friday tipple between 7.30pm
and 11pm. When the sun is shining, we have tables and chairs out on the patio
and we’ve even been known to get the barbecue out! If you’re new to the village,
or even if you’ve been living here for ages but not yet ventured over, come and
introduce yourself and meet some of your fellow Withamers!
We also put on very well supported Bingo and Quiz nights, which take place
alternately on the first bar night of each month. They are great fun and really
popular, and you might even be in with a chance of winning some fantastic cash
prizes! Here are some dates for your diaries…
Quiz Night
Bingo Night
7th October
4th November
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Christmas Market
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Saturday 26 November 12noon until 2pm
The Hammond Hall, Bassingham
Stalls, Food, Games, Tombola, Raffle, Plants etc.
Come and enjoy a Pre- Christmas event.
In Aid of St Michael’s Church Bassingham
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS SUCCESS
Visitors and residents of North Kesteven had the
chance last weekend to discover the delights that
the district has to offer. Heritage Open Days is a
four-day festival designed to celebrate our national
architecture and heritage. It’s also a great chance to see some stunning buildings
that are not normally open to the public. This year 15 venues from North Kesteven
took part in the national festival along with some wonderful events including
special exhibitions and guided walks enabling you to discover the architectural
treasures that brings local history and culture to life. North Kesteven District
Council’s visitor venues, Cogglesford Watermill, Cranwell Aviation Heritage
Centre and Navigation House all took part offering free refreshments and
children’s trails. Cogglesford Watermill was also in action on the Sunday giving
visitors a great experience watching the mill stones turn to grind the grain to make
their own flour. 650 visitors in total passed through the doors discovering the
venues fascinating history. Visitors were pleasantly surprised with having learnt
some amazing histories as well as knowing that these three venues are all free to
visit all year round.
To find out more about these venues please visit:
www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk
www.cranwellaviation.co.uk
www.navigationhousesleaford.co.uk
For more information about North Kesteven and the Heart of Lincolnshire
please visit www.heartoflincs.com
TREE TOPS HOLIDAY CLUB
AT BASSINGHAM PRE-SCHOOL BUILDING
Lincoln Road, Bassingham, LN5 9HQ
ALL CHILDREN WELCOME AGED 3 to 11
OCTOBER HALF TERM – OPEN HOURS
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Monday 24 to Friday 28 October
Full or part days available
Cost Per Child £25 Full Day 8am to 6pm Or £13 Part Day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm)
Breakfast and a Snack Tea is provided but please bring a Healthy Packed Lunch.
To Book a Place or for further Information Call 789492
OFSTED REGISTERED Charity Number: 1032705
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CARLTON LE MOORLAND LUNCH CLUB
OCTOBER LUNCH
Monday 17th October at 1pm
in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP)
£3.50
Provisional Menu - Sausage Casserole and Sponge Pudding
All ages very welcome. Please join us for a home cooked meal and good
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company. Phone Andy or Sue on 788303 by Wednesday 12 October to book
your meal as this helps us to know how many to cook for!
OVER 60'S VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
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Advance Notice: Our 7 Annual Christmas Lunch will be on
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Saturday 10 December at 1pm
in the Village Hall (LN5 9HP).
This is for all residents of Carlton le Moorland who are 60+ and regular lunch club
members, who are 60+. Put the date in your diary. More details next month.
BASSINGHAM VILLAGE HEALTH WALK
Every Wednesday at 10.30am
Meet outside Five Bells Bassingham (LN5 9JZ)
The walk will last approximately an hour and is led by a volunteer walk leader. All
are encouraged to stay for refreshments after the walk, at the Five Bells
Bassingham. Free to attend no booking required just turn up on the day. You are
required to complete a registration form before your first walk, so please arrive in
good time to complete the form and still be ready to depart for the walk at
10.30am. Suitable footwear for muddy footpaths is advised.
For more information please contact the scheme coordinator, Carly Togher on
870272 or email Carly.Togher@1life.co.uk
THE WITHAM ST HUGHS BONFIRE NIGHT
Saturday 5th November gates open at 5pm.
Witham St Hughs Village Hall Field.
The Witham St Hughs Village Hall Events Committee are holding their annual
Bonfire and fireworks display this year 5th November. This year’s fireworks display
will be bigger and better with award winning firework display team and bonfire to
keep you all warm. The village hall bar will be open and there will be a selection of
Barbecue food. Children’s entertainment on the evening.
Ticket information
£5 per person (early purchase) or £6 on the gate kids under 3 (free)
You can buy your tickets from all Witham St Hughs Village Hall Committee
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members from the 5 October and from the village hall bar from 7 October and
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from the local Co-op 22 to 29 October.
See you all there for a great evening
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FROM THE RECTORY
On the television news recently many of us watched the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s
Square in Rome as Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta to be a saint. A
friend commented that this recognition of Mother Teresa was long overdue as her
work with the homeless and unloved, particularly in Calcutta, was simply ‘something
else.’
‘So what makes a saint, a saint?’ asked someone else a few days later and our
conversation fell, not to the process that the Catholic church must follow before
anyone can be declared a saint, but more to those many unknown and un-sung saints
whose lives impact on our own day by day.
For many of us the idea of ‘saintliness’ belongs entirely to others. But over the years I
have come across countless unsung saints – those people who quietly go about their
daily lives, performing routine small acts of kindness to neighbours and friends. The
person who offers transport to someone who no longer drives; the person who
routinely collects a prescription for an elderly neighbour; the person who week in and
week out helps out in their local primary school, to name but a few. Within our villages
I am finding there are quiet saints who help keep our churches open every day, who
help keep the buildings and the gardens and grounds of all our churches in their well
maintained states. Doubtless you will be able to think of people you know who are
‘saints in the background’, not remembered on any particular saints’ day, but who
quietly offer acts of service and support to others.
Looking back at the life of Mother Teresa, there are many quotes attributed to this
newest of our saints. I leave you with these few as food for thought this month: ‘Let us
always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.’ ‘Spread
love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.’
And my favourite Mother Teresa words are these, apparently written on the wall of her
room in Calcutta:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centred.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
Every blessing, Dee
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WITHAMSIDE UNITED PARISH
St. Peter’s Aubourn with Haddington : St. Michael and All Angels Bassingham
St. Mary’s Carlton le Moorland : St. Peter’s Norton Disney:
All Saints Stapleford : St. Germain’s Thurlby
www.withamsidechurches.org.uk
The Rector.
Reverend Dee Freeman. The Rectory 11 Torgate Lane
Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9HF. Tel: 788383
Assistant Curate.
Reverend Andy Jackson-Parr
8 Doe Close, Witham St. Hughs,
Lincoln. LN6 9UW.
Associate Priest.
Reverend Jeff Parr
3 Manor Paddocks, Bassingham,
Lincoln. LN5 9GW
Reader: Mrs. Maureen Kendall
For Wedding enquiries and BANNS information
please contact our United Parish Administrator Jane Root on 788278.
Enquiries about Baptisms should be made to The Rector
SERVICES FOR OCTOBER
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9.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
10.30am Morning Prayer
Harvest Service
9th
9.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Norton Disney
Bassingham
Aubourn
Thurlby
Bassingham
Carlton le Moorland
16th
9.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Aubourn
Bassingham
Norton Disney
23rd
10.30am United Parish Celebration
4.00pm Tea Time Church
Bassingham
Bassingham
30th
10.30am United Parish Celebration
Carlton le Moorland
4.00pm Commemorating our loved ones departed Bassingham
CHURCH COUNCIL CONTACTS
The contacts for the six Church Councils are as follows:St Peter’s Church, Aubourn: Christine Knott 788336
St Michael and All Angels Church Bassingham: John Williams 789165
St Mary’s Church, Carlton le Moorland: Mary 788335 or Cynthia 788461
St Peter’s Church, Norton Disney: Alan Haines 788753
All Saints Church, Stapleford: Sandra Nelson 788213
St Germain’s, Thurlby: Tony Spray 788325
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HOLY COMMUNION
is celebrated every Thursday at 9.30am at St. Michael’s Church Bassingham
CARE HOME SERVICE
On the first Thursday of each month we also celebrate Holy Communion in
Bassingham Care Home at 10.30am. A warm welcome awaits all who join us for
worship. This month’s service date is:th
Thursday 6 October
BUGGY SERVICE
alternate Wednesdays from 10am to 11.30am
For pre-school children and their parents or carers a warm welcome
is offered to all. We meet and chat over coffee and biscuits, offer
activities for our youngsters and share in a short, informal act of worship together.
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Dates for October are Wednesday 5 and Wednesday 19
FAITH CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP – LINCOLN
SS PETER & PAUL
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Service times are
Sundays at 10.30am.
All are welcome
Memorial Hall, 317 Newark Road, North
Hykeham. LN6 9RY
Revd Peter Ronald Tel: 509613
Mass: Saturdays 6pm;
Sundays 9am & 11am
Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 7RB
Parish Priest:
Mons. Thomas McGovern.
Tel. 696838. Parish Office: 682278
THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY
OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
METHODIST CHURCH
Meeting for worship each
Sunday 11am to 12noon
at Meeting House Lane
Brant Broughton LN5 0SH
Revd. Canon Alan J Robson MSc
41 Harewood Crescent,
North Hykeham Lincoln. LN6 8JG.
Tel. 681655
07712 768 551
THE VINE FREE CHURCH
Meets at The Community Centre, Millers Road, Waddington. LN5 9RX
Sunday Services at 10.15am.
Our members come from all sorts of backgrounds, Anglican, Methodist,
Baptist, Pentecostal, Catholic etc. truly an interdenominational Church.
Come and visit us one Sunday and see what you have been missing – simple
easy to follow services that everybody can join in and enjoy.
Haven’t been to Church for ages but would like to try again and find answers
to life’s difficult questions, try The Vine or visit these web sites.
www.thevinefreechurch.co.uk or www.lookingforgod.com
Enquiries or further details phone 789015
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COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Each year at All Souls-tide we hold a service in which we celebrate and give
thanks for the life of our loved ones who have died. This year’s Service of
Commemoration will take place on
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Sunday 30 October at 4pm
at St Michael’s Church, Bassingham.
If you would like a loved one to be remembered by name during the service,
please either use the notice sheet in each church or let the Revd Dee Freeman
have the details. We will remember especially those for whom we have conducted
a funeral in the last two years and their families will receive an invitation to the
service.
WITHAMSIDE UNITED PARISH
‘Tea-time Church’
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Sunday 23 October
We meet every fourth Sunday at 4pm in Bassingham Church and offer family fun,
friendship and fellowship. Children enjoy craft activities based on the theme for
the day. The activities are followed by a short, informal act of worship and then we
enjoy a ‘bring and share’ Sunday tea together. All welcome.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
CARLTON LE MOORLAND
100 CLUB
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH
BASSINGHAM
200 CLUB
The winners for September were
1st – Olga Thornborough
2nd – Diane Swales
3rd – Sue Milner
The winners for September were
1st – S. Jones
2nd – l. Leverett
3rd – G. Claxton
ENJOY STRICTLY
Come and join us for professional dance tuition and have fun at the same time!
Mondays 2pm to 3pm
at the Hammond Hall Bassingham (LN5 9HQ)
New beginner’s dances every week
Ladies & Gents ~ All abilities & ages welcome
Entrance £4, first class Half Price
Further information please ring Pat Sharkey (Dance teacher) on
07954 390 091 or email lincolndancemaster53@gmail.com
NO NAME LODGE R.A.O.B.
The No Name Lodge has a wheelchair that is available to anyone wishing to
borrow it on a short-term loan e.g. holidays, relative visiting, day trips out. A
donation for the loan, to one of our Charities would be much appreciated.
Please contact Geoffrey Nelson on 788213 for further details.
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WITHAMSIDE UNITED PARISH
CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIL
St Michael’s Church, Bassingham
Saturday 3rd December 10am to 5pm
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Sunday 4 December 1pm to 5pm followed
by Community Carols at 6pm
Get into the Christmas spirit: walk amongst the Christmas trees sponsored by
local groups and businesses. Enjoy light refreshments including mulled wine and
mince pies. Games for children and the young at heart.
All welcome to come and enjoy this pre-Christmas event
Entry: £2 per adult; accompanied children free
All proceeds to St Michael’s Church.
For a booking form to set up a tree please contact Chris Ward Tel: 789208
1st BASSINGHAM SCOUT GROUP
WANTED
CUB LEADER
A range of opportunities available for volunteers in the community.
Bassingham has a well established Scout Group which was founded 50 years ago
and has flourished for many years. The Scout Group is made up of three sections.
These are a Beaver Colony, a Cub Pack and a Scout Troop. There are three
appointed leaders and a number of assistant leaders and parent helpers who work
with the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. There is a very healthy waiting list of young
people who would like to join the different sections of the Bassingham Scout
Group and we are in need of an additional Leader to help run the Cub pack to
join in and help with the various activities and keep the group going. If you live in
the area and think that working with young people in this way could be something
you would enjoy then why not come along to one of the sessions to have a look.
For more details contact Alison on 788241.
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOUSE?
WANTED:
3 or 4 bedroom house/bungalow in Bassingham / Carlton le Moorland area.
Fair market price paid.
Cash buyer, ready to go, but not in a rush. Will wait for the right property.
If you have a property you would consider selling without any agent fees please
contact 07821 775 718 or email randell.hardy@mail.com
ARE YOU ARTISTIC?
Do you do a bit of drawing (or a lot) just sit and doodle, sketch in you spare time,
why not share it. Whatever you do how about sending it into the Witham Staple for
consideration as a front cover and share it with us all. Seasonal or local sights of
the Withamside area sketched out in black and white on a square of paper would
be perfect. Please send in any ideas digital or original?
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LINCOLNSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
LINCOLN BRANCH
The Lincolnshire Family History Society holds monthly meetings for members and
non-members, non-members are invited to make a small donation to funds. The
atmosphere is very friendly and like-minded people can meet and share their
research experiences. Available are: refreshments served provided volunteers
come forward to make them, family history books, help-desk, member’s library
and a second-hand bookstall. The next meeting takes place in Bracebridge Heath
Village Hall (LN4 2LB) on:Saturday 8th October at 1.45pm to 4pm
Bob Garlant, Norton Bottoms bared.
Our Research Centre at Monk’s Way provides one-to-one support and a wide
range of research tools. For further details contact:- Paul Smith at
lincolnbranch@lincolnshirefhs.org.uk or ring 680275. (registered charity no. 10000724)
BASSINGHAM PRE-SCHOOL
Lincoln Road, Bassingham. Lincoln, LN5 9HQ. Ofsted Reg. 253561
The main aim of our Pre-school is to provide a happy, safe and
stimulating environment to enable children to learn about
themselves, other people and the world around them, through
play. Established over 40 years ago, we work very closely with
Bassingham Primary School and benefit from the use of many of their facilities.
We are Ofsted registered and have an excellent team of dedicated staff.
We are open:- Monday to Friday 9am to 3.15pm.
Children taken from the age of 2 until 5 years (subject to availability).
Remember that all children aged 3 years and over are eligible for up to
5 FREE sessions per week.
If interested in a place please contact Mellissa (Manager) or Phyl (Deputy)
on 789492 or feel free to call in and meet us.
www.bassingham.lincs.sch.uk/pre-school
Brant Broughton Pre-School
Our Ethos ‘Where we listen to your child’s voice’
We offer 15 hours per week FREE FUNDED
childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
(Government funded and criteria for 2 year olds)
Our new opening
Mill Lane
hours from
Brant Broughton
September 2016
LN5 0SR
Mon to Fri
8.45am to 3.15pm
01400 279061/07407 450447
brantbroughtonpreschool@googlemail.com
face book: brant broughton preschool
community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/brantbroughtonpreschool
“Quality,
fun, family,
inclusive,
GOOD
provision”
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ACT TWO
JUNIOR DRAMA
Does your child fancy having fun, improving their confidence and meeting new
people. Why not come and join our Junior Drama group on a Monday evening
6.15pm to 7.30pm at Carlton le Moorland Village Hall. We take children from key
stage 2 upwards. We have two productions a year as well as other theatre
outings. If you want any more information then please give us a ring.
Call Diane on 07943 742 872 or Sharon on 07799 076 480
ENJOYING LEARNING ACHIEVING SUCCESS
Lincoln Road, Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9HQ
Telephone: 788395. Fax: 789467
enquiries@bassingham.lincs.sch.uk
www.bassingham.lincs.sch.uk
Headteacher Mr Ian Howells B Ed (Hons) Cert. Edn. NPQH
Welcome back to all the children and staff, with special warm welcome to all the
new children joining us for the first time. The first trip of the year was to Lincoln
Castle by Miss Taylor and Year 2 as part of their Towers, Tunnels and Turrets
topic. ‘We had a fantastic day dressing up as knights, looking at armour, taking
part in a medieval banquet and exploring the castle walls! The children also got to
take part in knight training and using bow and arrows.’
“I didn’t know the castle was 1000 years old!”
“I loved the jousting and the banquet”.
Don’t forget the School Hall is available to hire, we have a special rate for
children’s parties, at £10 per hour. Please call the school office on 788395 for
details and availability.
Karma Kids Yoga
Every Saturday from 10th September 3.45pm to 4.30pm
at Brant Broughton Jubilee hall
Relaxing and fun yoga for children aged 3 to 8 years. Trained children’s yoga
teacher. 20 years’ experience of working with children. 9 years yoga practice and
inspiration from a year living in India. A commitment to providing new
experiences. NNEB Qualified. DBS checked.
Yoga postures to maintain natural flexibility
Balance postures to increase focus and concentration
Breathing techniques to calm the mind and aid better sleep
Relaxation to control and soothe emotions
Music and props to encourage sharing
Cost £5 per child per session (please book to secure a place )
Contact the Yoga Teacher:
Lisa Martin on 07920 105 019 or email karmakidsyoga@yahoo.com
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TREE TOPS CLUB
Bassingham Pre-school. Lincoln Rd, Bassingham Lincoln LN5 9HQ
Wrap around Care for children 3 to 11 yrs
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Breakfast Club 8am to 8.50am and After School Club 3.30pm to 6pm
Caring for your child before and after school.
Offering a wide range of activities to suit all age groups
If you are interested in a place for your child then please contact
Mellissa on 789492 for a booking form. Limited spaces available
OFSTED REGISTERED Charity Number: 1032705
RESIDENCE NIL RATE BAND AND EXISTING WILLS
To claim this additional allowance against Inheritance Tax from April 2017 it is
essential to ensure your Will contains the necessary conditions to qualify. The
main condition is that your private residence must be left to your direct
Descendants.
Existing single wills which leave the property to direct descendants need no
alteration.
Existing Mirror wills for married couples/civil partnerships which leave the
property to direct descendants on second death need no alteration. The
transferable RNRB (i.e. for both parties) is available at second death.
Mirror Wills for non – married couples do not qualify for the transferable RNRB
on second death but only the single RNRB provided the property is left to direct
descendants on the second death.
Property Protection Trust Wills for married couples/civil partnerships do
qualify for RNRB and transferable RNRB provided both half shares of the house
are left to direct descendants on second death.
Asset Protection Trust Wills for married couples/civil partnerships qualify for
RNRB and transferable RNRB if both estates are left to direct descendants on
second death.
PPT Wills and APT Wills for non- married couples will only qualify for the
single RNRB providing the estate (or in the case of a PPT Will, a half share of the
house) is left to direct descendants on second death.
For more complex Wills such as Revocable Life interest Trust Wills you
should obtain the advice of your Will Writer over action to be taken. Bear in mind
all of this is only important if your total estate exceeds £325K at date of death or
£650K for married couples/civil partners. If in any doubt consult your local Will
Writer for assurance and then complete all your preparations with a Lasting
Power of Attorney and a comprehensive Funeral Plan.
David Dexter FCA
Lincoln Wills
All telephone numbers are local (01522) numbers unless otherwise shown
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SPIRES & STEEPLES CHALLENGE.
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Taking place on Sunday 16 October, the challenge is probably one of the
toughest but most rewarding marathons you’ll ever run! It is a real test of
endurance pushing the boundaries and designed to drag you out of your comfort
zone. Now in its ninth year, the Spires & Steeples Challenge is a 26 or 13 mile run
or walk testing your physical strength, stamina, and mental grit. With no podiums,
winners, or clocks to race against, it’s not about how fast you can cross the finish
line; it’s a challenge that emphasizes teamwork, solidarity, and accomplishing
something truly great. Starting in Lincoln or Metheringham, the route follows the
Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail, an off road trail that follows way marked
public footpaths and bridleways crossing open fields and countryside lanes
enabling you to experience the beautiful countryside that North Kesteven has to
offer. All participants will cross the finish line at the National Centre for Craft and
Design in Sleaford. Entries cost £18 per person for the 26 mile run/walk and £15
per person for the 13 mile run/walk. Participants must be 16 years and over to
enter the 26 mile run, however anyone aged 14-15 years may enter the 26 mile
walk or 13 mile walk / run but must be accompanied by an adult.
To enter online, visit www.runnersworld.co.uk/spiresandsteeples2016. Please
note there is a small admin charge. For telephone entries please call 694353 and
the events team will take your booking – this is a free service. Postal entries are
also available and can be found on the Spires and Steeples Challenge Facebook
group or by visiting the web site www.1life.co.uk/SpiresandSteeplesChallenge. Or
you can call the events team on 694353 who will happily send you a copy.
For more information about the Challenge or to see how you can get involved as a
volunteer, please contact the events manager, Donna Sutton on 694353 or email
Donna.Sutton@1life.co.uk.
For regular updates you can find the Challenge on Facebook by searching for The
Spires and Steeples Challenge or by following them on Twitter @Spires_Steeples
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WANTED
An enthusiastic new volunteer leader for the
Bassingham and Carlton le Moorland Toddler Group
We are searching for the next leader for the group as the current leader is moving
onto new things. Someone to take on the admin duties and organise the set up
the snack rota. The role is for term time only so you would still have all school
holidays off. For more information and/or to put yourself forward please contact
Lynsey via the Facebook page or on 07709 495 157.
BASSINGHAM & CARLTON LE MOORLAND
BABY & TODDLER GROUP
If you're looking for something for you and your little one(s) to do, come and join
our friendly parent run group every Wednesday, alternate weeks at
Bassingham Hammond Hall (LN5 9HQ) at 1.30pm
Carlton le Moorland Village Hall (LN5 9HP) at 9.30am
For this month's dates and venues see calendar on the back page
We have - baby area - toys – creative activity
children's snack & drink time. Tea and chat for parents and carers
£1.80 per family each week
For more information please call Lynsey 07709 495 157, Find us on Facebook
search for Bassingham & Carlton le Moorland Toddlers Group.
The Farmhouse
Kitchen
Graffoe Veterinary Care
For all your pets
Dogs, cats, horses, rabbits etc.
Skinnand Manor, Navenby,
Lincoln LN5 0LW
01522 811887 24hr service
Mrs Susie Lawrence BVSc MRCVS
Homemade Preserves,
Pickles & Chutney’s.
Also Desserts made for
your special occasions.
Catering available for all types of
events. Ring for a quote.
Dianne - 07729 303 296
Sandra - 01522 788213
facebook.com/thefarmhousekitchen2013
farmhousejam@btinternet.com
Steve Gilman Design Ltd
Amendment to published advert details in magazine, our new location address is:
Lych Gate Barn, Church Street, Carlton le Moorland, Lincoln LN5 9HR.
All other elements of our advert are unchanged- just the address.
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BRANT BROUGHTON PRESCHOOL
Mill Lane, Brant Broughton, Brant Broughton, Lincoln LN5 0RP
01400 279061 brantbroughtonpreschool@googlemail.com
Face book: brant broughton preschool
Community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/brantbroughtonpreschool
Registered Charity No. 1037586
Brant Broughton Pre-school has been established as a registered charity for over
30 years. We are very proud to be in a rural, village location in the grounds of
outstanding primary school. We are a small, warm, inclusive and friendly preschool, catering from 2 years to 5 years, which operates term time. Opening
Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.15pm, with wrap around care up 5.30pm with the
Brant Broughton After school experience for 3 years and over. Inside we have a
spacious room equipped with age appropriate toys and activities, which include a
words and sound reading area, role play experience, mark making and writing
area, messy area and funky fingers and mathematics area.
Located at the rear of the school, with enclosed gardens to the front, side and
rear. The children have the opportunity to explore and express themselves in a
safe stimulating environment. Children can ride bikes, scooters and balancing
bikes, have fun in the wooden playhouse offering a reading and comfy area
inside, music and sensory wall, gruffalo house, construction and building area,
water wall, discovery and interest den and also outdoor obstacles with a trim trail
and climbing tyre area offering open ended play opportunities.
We also proud to have an area for gardening and growth for the children to learn
and explore the outdoor environment. The children sow, grow and cook
vegetables and fruit, showing an understanding of healthy eating. We also offer an
area for children to explore in our mud kitchen, giving children time to explore
whatever the weather, encouraging independence with their own aprons and
wellington rack.
Children attending our pre-school have the opportunities to bring a packed lunch,
or a homemade healthy lunch cooked by ‘primary lunches’. If you would like to
visit our pre-school, please contact the Manger on the above details, or look at our
Face book or website, for information.
Discover beautiful designer interior
fabrics on your doorstep!
From ROMO, VILLA NOVA, LINWOOD, SWAFFER, MOON, EMILY BOND, KATE
FORMAN, IAN SANDERSON, LIBERTY and more. All available to view in a relaxed
rural setting. Ring or email to arrange a bespoke visit!
At The Studio The Clays Farmhouse, The Clays, Brant Broughton, LN5 0RW.
Upholstery Classes
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To find out more.
Email Carol on halliwellinteriors@gmail.com or
tel: 788360 mobile: 07929 074 345, visit www.halliwellinteriors.co.uk
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HARMONY LINCS BARBERSHOP CHORUS
Seven members of our Chorus attended an annual event
entitled “Harmony College” which was held at Nottingham
University over the last weekend in August.
Organised by the British Association of Barbershop Singers, the weekend offered
a wide variety of activities including full chorus coaching, quartet guidance and
individual voice development. Some three hundred singers from all over the UK
attended and the weekend provided a great opportunity to make new friends and
to learn new skills. Experienced coaches were brought in from the UK and from
America to ensure the quality of the courses. We are proud of the fact that two of
our chorus members were on the staff this year.
Rehearsals have also been a little short on numbers lately because four of our
chorus were selected for the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar at Lincoln Cathedral.
We also have chorus members who are active in folk singing in the area and one
representative in the Cathedral Consort. This wider experience supports the
chorus as we seek to improve our unaccompanied four part harmony style of
singing. We shall welcome them all back as we approach the busy Autumn period.
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We stage our free “Learn to Sing in Harmony” Course started on September 13
at the City of Lincoln Academy for four weeks and then we look forward to
producing our own “Voices in Harmony” Show at the Terry O’Toole Theatre on
Friday 18th November.
Full details of the above events are on our website: harmonylincs.co.uk
CHRISTMAS CAKE
Have you thought about it yet? NO! There’s only 12 weeks to go you know…
Why not try this one, get the fruit in to soak extra early for a real tasty treat!
6oz Sultanas
6oz Raisins
4oz Currants
3oz Glace Cherries
3oz Mixed peel
¼ Pint Sherry
6oz Butter
6oz Soft Brown Sugar
4 Eggs
4oz S.R. Flour
4oz Plain Flour
Pinch of Salt
½ tsp. Mixed spice
1oz Ground almond
Makes 8” round or 7” square tin.
Cooking time 1 hour at 140ºC / 325ºF. Then 1½ hours at 130ºC / 300ºF.
About a week before making cake, mix together all the dried fruit, peel and ¼ the
cherries. Pour over the sherry cover and leave to soak, stir regularly until required.
Drain off the liquor from the fruit and save it. Grease and line the tin with double
greaseproof paper. Heat oven. Cream together butter and sugar until soft and
fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs. Fold in flours, salt, mixed spice and ground
almonds. Add drained fruit to mixture and stir until well blended. Pour into
prepared tin and bake for first hour, cover with foil and cook for remaining time at
the reduced temp. leave to stand in tin until nearly cold. Remove from tin turn over
and prick the bottom of the cake, then pour over the juice from the fruit and leave
to soak into cake. Store for 5 to 6 weeks to mature. Then marzipan and ice.
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LITTLE DARTERS
EXTENDS CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE AND PLAY
A new extension to the award-winning Little Darters outdoor play area at the
Whisby Natural World Centre has opened, extending free opportunities for
adventurous play. Under the second phase of a £250,000 investment by owners
North Kesteven District Council in facilities at the popular free-access attraction,
the Wildlife Adventure Area has been re-modeled to increase the potential for
more physically demanding thrills and challenges. There is now a new look-out
tower, assault course, balance beam, climbing net, fireman’s pole and scramble
board, extending Little Darters’ appeal to older children. This adds to the existing
attractions which include water chutes and sand pits, super-sized wooden
creatures to climb on, rope bridges and towers to clamber over and an
underground cave giving a mole’s eye view in the world. Through the refresh,
Little Darters now inspires children of all ages to be more active, more often.
Inside the centre, the new Otters’ Reach play area continues to be a real hit,
bringing adventurous play to those too small to fully explore the outdoor wonders
of Little Darters. Little Darters was initially opened in 2009 by the TV wildlife
presenter Michaela Strachan and quickly won an award as the best-designed
children’s play facility of its kind in the country. It all adds to the free attractions
and facilities which form a part of the much-valued Whisby Nature Park
experience. The Nature Park is open dawn to dusk every day and the Natural
World Centre from 10am to 5pm. Both are entirely free apart from a £2 day-long
parking fee – proceeds of which finance the ongoing improvements and
investment and are easily accessed from the southern end of Lincoln Bypass. In
the final phase of improvements, the centre’s basement is being remodeled to
provide a conference and exhibition gallery and a separate meeting room.
Repeatedly awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, the Natural World
Centre remains popular with approximately 200,000 visitors each year.
Both Otter’s Reach and Little Darters can form the core to children’s party
experiences arranged through the Centre. Details on 688868 or
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
Advisory age ranges across the Little Darters facilities, Little Darters’ sand pit and
water area - little tots; Otter’s Reach – 3 to 8 years; Little Darters, in general 4+
Little Darters’ new extension 8+ in the new extension.
Jason Hippisley Communications & Media Manager NKDC
SPOOKY GOINGS ON… AT COGGLESFORD WATERMILL
Monday 31st October at 6pm
Come down if you dare, but if you do, you must beware! For witches and ghouls
walk free this night, to give you all a hellish fright! Come and explore this creaky
old mill for creepy craft activities, twisted trails and spooky stories. Fancy dress
welcome! FREE admission including refreshments. Please note children under 11
years must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact Cogglesford Watermill on 01529 413671 or email
cogglesfordwatermill@n-kesteven.gov.uk
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NEW DISPLAY AT CRANWELL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE
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Training Aircraft at Cranwell Saturday 1 October to Friday 26 March 2017
Do you know what a Bristol Bulldog looks like? Can you spot a Hawker Hart?
Come and discover more about the many different types of training aircraft at
st
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre’s upcoming exhibition. Opening on 1 October,
explore RAF Cranwell’s history as a training school and learn about the types of
aircraft that have flown at Cranwell over the last 100 years. This exhibition was
inspired by the success of their 100 Years of Aviation exhibition which was held
earlier in the year to celebrate the centenary of Cranwell opening as an airbase.
The exhibition received over 300 visitors over three days and was extend to the
end of the month due to its popularity.
Training Aircraft at Cranwell will be open to the public from Saturday 1st October
th
to Friday 26 March 2017 from 10am to 4pm (weekends only).
For more information please contact Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre on 01529
488490 or email cranwellaviation@n-kesteven.gov.uk. For more information about
the centre please visit www.cranwellaviation.co.uk.
MAKE YOUR WAY BACK TO NETBALL
Started Thursday Evenings from 8th September 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Deans Sports Centre Lincoln College Monks Road LN2 5HQ
Back to Netball provides a gentle introduction for female players over sixteen
years of age. Sessions are coach led and cover basic skill development and court
play. The emphasis of these sessions is on learning new skills and having fun
playing netball with friends.
Find your way back to Netball www.englandnetball.co.uk/Back-to-Netball
Costs £2.50
To book your place call 07545 924 994 or email louise.key@englandnetball.co.uk
GREEENS STORES of BASSINGHAM
PAUL’S FINEST QUALITY
FRESH GRIMSBY FISH
Established For Over 25 Years
I pride myself on delivering a wide selection
of fresh, quality fish and delicious seafood
with an efficient, friendly and reliable
service.
WEDNESDAYS
8:30a.m - 12:00p.m
PAUL VINCENT
07933 005 861
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LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE
HYKEHAM RURAL
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is based at:
Hykeham Police Station, Chatsworth Drive, North Hykeham, LN6 8LD
Supported by Neighbourhood Response Officers
To contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team member,
call them direct on their mobile phone.
The teams details are below, but please remember any reports of crime
must be made to the 101 number, or 999 in an emergency.
PC Marc Horsewood 07810 056441 - PCSO Sarah Lingard 07944 776791
PCSO Jo Mackie 07825 100379 - PCSO Donna Hill 07500 920537
Email : hykehamrural.npt@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Facebook “Hykeham Town-NPT” Twitter @HykehamNPT
Lincolnshire Police, serving with PRIDE
A full up to date contact poster can be viewed on the witham staple website
The Terry O’Toole Theatre,
North Kesteven, Moor Lane, North Hykeham LN6 9AX
Box Office tel. 883311 - Theatre Administrator tel. 870251
Email. terryotooletheatre@litc.org.uk
For further details view the performance websites or contact the theatre.
Pro Musica in Concert
Tuesday 4th October 7.30pm
Tickets £7 Concessions £5
Free entry for accompanied children up
to the age of 18.
www.facebook.com/lincpromusica
Shooting with Light Idle Motion
Friday 7th October 7.30pm
Tickets £12 Concessions £10
Group Bookings £7.50
www.idlemotion.co.uk
Monstersaurus ~ Big Wooden Horse
Saturday 15th October 1pm & 3pm
Tickets £7.50 Family [4] £26
www.bigwoodenhorse.com
A Workshop with Världens Band
Saturday 22nd October 3pm ~ 5pm
Tickets £7.50 Concessions £5
Världens Band
Saturday 22nd October 7.30pm
Tickets £14 Concessions £12
www.varldens.com
Blair Dunlop
Friday 14th October 7.30pm
www.blairdunlop.com
Tickets £14 Concessions £12 U16’s
£7.50
Last Night of the Proms
Sunday 23rd October 7.30pm
Tickets £15
Aladdinsane
Saturday 8th October 7.30pm
Tickets £15 Concessions £14
www.aladdinsane.co.uk
For further details view the performance
websites or contact the theatre.
www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk
All telephone numbers are local (01522) numbers unless otherwise shown
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COUNCIL SUPPORTS LAUNCH OF 105
North Kesteven District Council is backing the launch of a new number that aims
to support members of the public if they ever experience a power cut. Research
has shown that many people don’t know who to contact during a power cut and
wrongly call the electricity supplier they pay their bill to. 105 has been set up to
help the public get through to their local electricity network operator – the
company responsible for the power network. It’s a free, easy-to-remember number
that people can call to report or get information about a power cut in their area and
it puts the caller through to those who will repair their network and restore their
power.
105 is available to electricity customers in England, Scotland and Wales. The
number can be accessed from most landlines and mobile phones. It doesn’t
matter who you choose to buy electricity from – anyone can call 105. The service
is jointly funded by electricity network operators – the companies that manage the
cables, wires and substations into homes and businesses. People can also call
105 if they spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put
them, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk to life the
emergency services should be called.
Visit powercut105.com to find out more about 105 and electricity operators.
AND THE WINNER IS…
North Kesteven District Council’s second photographic competition opened
last October in a bid to encourage people to get out and about and explore
what’s right on their doorstep and showcase their favourite place in NK.
Open from October 2015 to June 2016, people were asked to capture their
favourite place in the district, whether it be a favourite walking spot or local historic
site; the tourism team at North Kesteven District Council invited residents to
capture the distinctiveness of the district and the wonderful things we have to see
and do. The competition closed in July and from then all entries travelled to
Heckington Show, Cogglesford Watermill in Sleaford and North Hykeham Town
Council where visitors were able to vote for their favourite images. The most
popular images were then put into the team’s 2017 calendar which will be on sale
soon. The winner of this year’s competition was ‘Nightingale at Whisby’ by Leslie
Marshall. Steve Hatton from Electric Egg who judged this year’s entries said
“Electric Egg are delighted to pick ’Nightingale at Whisby’ as the winner of this
year’s photo competition. Wildlife photography requires great technical skill, an
eye for composition and patience. The judges thought the photograph was not
only technically very proficient but also that the use of the branches as a natural
frame gave the image a pleasing and balanced composition.” Leslie will not only
have her image featured on the front of the calendar but will also get to spend half
a day with Steve to gain some hands on advice about professional photography.
You can view all of this year’s entry on the tourism team’s Facebook Page
facebook.com/heartoflincs. For more information about great places to visit and
things to do in North Kesteven, visit www.heartoflincs.com or email
discovernk@n-kesteven.gov.uk.
The winning photo can also be viewed on the witham staple web site.
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NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
WITHAM OFFICE – COMMUNITY ACCESS POINT
The Hammond Hall, Lincoln Road Bassingham LN5 9HQ Tel. 789758
The Witham Office is open on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm.
Have a question for the Council? Look no further; you do not need to know if the
District Council, County Council or the Parish Council deals with the service. Just
pop into your Community Access Point and we will help you. You will be able to: View local planning applications
 Get help completing forms
 Report a council house repair
 Pick up local information about the area
 Photocopying A4 only (8p per copy).
 Report fly tipping, street light problems, holes in the road
 Rubbish - arrange collection of large items, report a missed bin etc.
 Broadband internet access is available free of charge. The North Kesteven District
Council and Lincolnshire County Council websites can also be viewed from this facility.
For further information about the services provided, please contact the office.
YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Ray Phillips The Hall, 10 Meadow Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 9PF.
Tel: 696496 Fax: 680006. e-mail: cllrr.phillips@lincolnshire.gov.uk
~ All Council problems promptly dealt with ~
NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
… available to help with enquiries concerning housing, planning, environmental
and community services:
Pat Woodman MBE
The Old Vicarage, Church Road,
Aubourn, Lincoln. LN5 9FB.
Tel: 788236 Fax: 789589. e-mail
cllr_pat_woodman@n-kesteven.gov.uk
Susan Howe
12 Badgers Oak, Bassingham,
Lincoln. LN5 9JP.
Tel: 788496. e-mail
Cllr_Sue_Howe@n-kesteven.gov.uk
Representing - Aubourn and Haddington, Bassingham,
Carlton le Moorland, Norton Disney, Stapleford and Thurlby.
Barbara Wells MBE
Mayfield 29 Chapel Lane,
North Scarle, Lincoln. LN6 9EX.
Tel: 778249. e-mail:
cllr_barbara_wells@n-kesteven.gov.uk
Sally Appleby
Aventine 27 Lincoln Lane,
Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln. LN6 9BH
Tel: 681159. e-mail:
Cllr_Sally_Appleby@n-kesteven.gov.uk
Representing - Witham St Hughs.
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CALENDAR OCTOBER
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Every Monday
Page 12 Wed
Page
Hammond Hall Coffee Morning
10
Wellingore U3A
11
Witham Runners
6
Toddlers Carlton le Moorland 9.30am 24
Every Tuesday
Children’s Flu Clinic
9
Hammond Hall Sub Committee
3
Carlton le Moorland Parish Council
4
Tea Together Witham St Hughs
23
Royal Oak Quiz Night
Table Tennis
12 13th Thurs
Badminton
6
Children’s Flu Clinic
9
Every Wednesday
Bassingham Parish Council Meeting 3
Bassingham Village Health Walks
14 15th Sat
Every Thursday
Mobile Library Witham St Hughs
6
Witham Runners
6 16th Sun
Every Friday
Spires and Steeples Challenge
23
Bar Nights
12 17th Mon
1st Sat
Carlton le Moorland Lunch
14
St. Michael’s Coffee Morning
7 18th Tue
Mobile Library Witham St Hughs
6
Bassingham Village Lunch Club
8
Carlton Harvest Supper
3
Aub. & Hadd. Branching Out Lunch 10
Norton Disney Bingo
3
Bassingham Surgery Closed PM
9
Oktoberfest
6 19th Wed
3rd Mon
Buggy Service
17
Bassingham Playing field AGM
11
Toddlers Bassingham 1.30pm
24
Aub. & Hadd. Parish Council
2
Witham St Hughs Parish Council
2
4th Tue
20th Thurs
Bassingham Village Lunch Club
8
Mobile Library Carlton/Norton/Bass.
6
5th Wed
22nd Sat
Toddlers Bassingham 1.30pm
24
Carlton Art Group Demo.
11
Buggy Service
17 23rd Sun
6th Thurs
Tea Time Church
18
Bassingham WI
8 24th Mon
Mobile Library Aub. & Hadd.
6
Garden Group
7
7th Fri
25th Tue
Bar Nights Quiz
12
Bassingham Lunch Club
5
8th Sat
26th Wed
Lincolnshire Family History Society 20
Royal Oak Quiz Night
Bassingham Surgery Flu Clinic
9 28th Fri
Carlton Art Group Exhibition
11
Wellbeing Days
4
Holymoly & the Crackers
3 29th Sat
9th Sun
Bassingham Bonfire Building
10
Carlton Art Group Exhibition
11
Mobile Library Witham St Hughs
6
10th Mon
30th Sun
Children’s Flu Clinic
9
Commemoration Faithful Departed 18
11th Tue
British Summertime Ends
Bassingham Lunch Club
5
Children’s Flu Clinic
9
Details of Local Church Services are on page 16 & 17
BRITISH SUMMERTIME ENDS
Turn your clock’s back 1 hour on Sunday 30th October