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Trentside Links A free community magazine September 2016 Issue 191
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Trentside Memories ������������������������������������ 06
Editorial Sue Oliver - 01427 718837 editor@trentsidelinks.org
The Lincolnshire Co-op ���������������������������� 10
Our lottery-funded book is now available
History and archive details from local talk
Distribution Emma Barratt - 01427 718985
Newton on Trent School ����������������������������14
Website & advertising Jon Oliver - 01427 718837
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DISTRIBUTORS
Kettlethorpe Village Hall ����������������������������18
Brampton Drinsey Nook Fenton (1) Fenton (2) Gate Burton Kettlethorpe Knaith Laughterton (1) Laughterton (2) Laughterton (3) Marton (1) Marton (2) Newton on Trent (1) Newton on Trent (2) Park Farm Stow Park Thorney Torksey Torksey (The Elms) Torksey Lock Torksey Lock (Little London Park)
Richard Farley Paul Barratt Chris East Sue Eyton-Williams Pat Hammond Anne Harris Rosemary Burke Bob Watkinson Simon Clarke Amy Willis Helen Gee Sandra Moody Gill Kyme Colin Kyme Paul Barratt Geoff Lloyd Dawn Collins Elizabeth Rose Rob Prentice Sue Eyton-Williams Keith Oldfield
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Photos from the competition trip to London An update from the Kettlethorpe WI
Fundraising success for essential equipment
What’s On in Marton ���������������������������������� 24 Local village events
Social Activities in Torksey ����������������������� 25 An update from Torksey Action Group
Church Services ������������������������������������������� 26 Information on services and clergy in the local area
readers’ photos we’ve had some great photos sent in this month. our thanks to geoff lloyd for the cover photo and more can be seen on page 14
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The Poppy Appeal 2016 sea for the rest of the war.
northern end of the battlefield. His family didn’t learn of his death until a letter from his sister Florrie was returned unopened marked KILLED IN
British casualties numbered 14 ships
ACTION on the 11th July. He is buried
sunk with a loss of life exceeding 6000
at Serre Road Cemetery No 1 along
men.
with over 2400 of his comrades.
Among those casualties was 16-year-
Whilst these are the tragic stories
old John Travers (Boy) Cornwell, VC
of two young individuals, Horace Iles
who, though mortally wounded, stuck
was actually only 14 when he enlisted,
to his post when he was the last
we must never forget the countless
man standing on a gun emplacement
others who have fallen both in the
on HMS Chester. To this day the
First World War and other conflicts
11th November 2016
Boy Scout movement still awards a
since. Many were not much older than
Remembrance Sunday is
‘Cornwell Scout badge’ in respect of
these two and for everyone their loss
pre-eminently high character and
would inevitably shatter the lives of
devotion to duty.
families and loved ones back home for
The Royal British Legion sponsors the annual POPPY APPEAL and collections will be made between: 22nd October and
13th November Over the last 12 months the nation
so many years to come.
has reflected on the 100th anniversary
On the 1st of July 2016 we
of two significant battles in the First
remembered the anniversary of the
So Remembrancetide is a chance for
World War:
start of the Battle of the Somme when
us all to reflect on these events, where
on that single day 100 years ago,
we would be without their bravery,
almost 20,000 soldiers were killed in
courage and sacrifice and to show
action, the nation’s greatest single
our gratitude to all our armed forces
day’s loss of life on the battlefield.
throughout the years.
the German High Seas Fleet. Whilst
One of the casualties on that first
But for them, our liberty and the way
Jutland witnessed our navy actually
day was 16-year-old Private Horace
of life we all enjoy today and indeed
losing more ships and men, the
Iles of the West Yorkshire Regiment,
every day would be but a distant
general opinion was that the German
‘The Leeds Pals’. He was killed around
dream.
navy lost the overall battle since it
07.30hrs in the first hour along with
was never again in a position to put to
many of his friends at Serre, on the
The Battle of Jutland May 31, 1916– June 1, 1916, off the coast of Denmark, was where the British High Seas Fleet, under Admiral Jellicoe, engaged
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SO PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THIS YEAR’S POPPY APPEAL
In recognition of the service and dedication given in our area the Royal British Legion, early this summer, granted the following awards:
for those affected by more
Mr and Mrs Greenop, Fenton
10 year Certificate
recent conflicts
The White Swan, Torksey Lock
Corporate Certificate
Mrs Monica Farley Brampton
35 year Award
Millfield Golf Complex, Laughterton
Corporate Certificate
Mrs Barbara Gilbert, Laughterton
5 year Certificate
A massive thank you to all our
Mrs Ann Lister, Laughterton
10 year Certificate
collectors and businesses who so
Mrs Margaret Whiting Brampton
10 year Certificate
generously supported the appeal and
Lincoln Golf Club
Corporate Certificate
to everyone who contributed to this
Mrs Jill Kyme, The Post Office Newton on Trent 25 year Award
most worthwhile of causes.
Newton on Trent CE Primary School
Corporate Certificate
The Elms Residential Park
Corporate Certificate
Mr R Cook
10 year Certificate
Ingleby Arms Marton
Corporate Certificate
Marton CE Primary School
Corporate certificate
Mrs Stephanie Day, Thorney
30 year Award
Bransby Home for Horses
Corporate Certificate
Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Mitchell, Torksey Lock
10 year Certificate
Friendship Inn, Laughterton
Corporate Certificate
Last year the area raised a staggering £3284 for the poppy appeal.
Thank you in anticipation for everyone’s continued support in 2016
Shoulder to shoulder with all who serve. Richard Farley Local Poppy Appeal Organiser Tel: 01427 717030 email: richardafarley@btinternet.com
LOCAL FLU CLINICS The Glebe Practice
Wednesday 28th September Skellingthorpe Youth Hall 2pm-5.30pm Wednesday 5th October Harby Village Hall 9am-12.30pm
Wednesday 12th October Torksey Health Centre 3pm-5pm
gainsborough organ society
Saturday 15th October Saxilby Glebe Practice 9am-12.30pm
The Weston Rooms, Hickman St Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ
Wednesday 19th October Sturton Old School Room 9am-11am
Sunday 16 October 2.30pm John Mann Thursday 27 October 7.30pm Kevin Morgan Thursday 24 November 7.30pm Phil Brown Licenced bar available at all events and free car parking opposite the rooms.
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For more information contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265
Gainsborough and District Decorative and Fine Arts Society
The next meeting is on October 6th 2016 when Michael Howard will speak on:
Arts Society at the Trinity Centre, presented Rebel in Glass: the Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany. As a leading authority on glass in England, and one who writes extensively on the subject, Mr Hajdamach discussed how the son of a fancy goods store proprietor
Victorian Art and Society Always at 1.45pm in the Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough (01427 676655) on the first Thursday of the month (except Jan, July and August).
became renowned worldwide as a of the Art Nouveau movement and well known for the stained glass lamps and windows which brighten many museums, banks, hospitals and hotel lobbies. Louis Comfort
Visitors are very welcome for ÂŁ5
Tiffany embraced virtually every
entrance.
artistic and decorative medium that
Jillian Horberry 01427 752230. A light lunch is bookable with Rachel by the preceding Monday on 01427 838780. September 1st 2016 - Rebel in Glass: the Art of Tiffany Charles Hajdamach, guest speaker at the September meeting of the Gainsborough and District Fine
Brampton Mr Jim Townend, Secretary Hermitage House Brampton Lincs, LN1 2EG Tel: 01427 718006 jim.townend@indriel.com
leader in high-end jewellery, a leader
For membership call 01427 788550.
Further information from Chair:
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS
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was available to him, designing and directing his studios instead of joining the family business. He was one of America’s most acclaimed artists, with a career spanning from the 1870s to the early 1920s.
Charles Hajdamach
Trentside memories now available See page 6 for more details
Fenton & Torksey Lock Miss Ruth Keillar, Clerk Tel: 01522 811730 Kettlethorpe & Laughterton Mr R Gee, Clerk 2 Swynford Close, Laughterton Lincs, LN1 2LG Tel: 01427 717868 Knaith Miss Judith Bates, Clerk 38 Garfield Street Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2LA Tel: 07824 811324 Marton and Gate Burton Mrs Gillian Martin, Clerk 6 Mount Pleasant Close, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 5AE Tel: 01427 718377 Newton on Trent Mr R Pilgrim, Clerk 2 Cedar Close, The Elms, Torksey, Lincs, LN1 2NH Tel: 01427 718388 Thorney Mrs Anna Dennison, Clerk Arden , Main Street, Thorney, Newark, Notts NG23 7BS Tel: 01522 702748 Torksey Mr R Pilgrim, Clerk 2 Cedar Close, The Elms, Torksey, Lincs, LN1 2NH Tel: 01427 718388
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The Gainsborough Choral Society
Torksey Post Office
swim in the pond. This has never been something which Council has
Make another date with
knowingly allowed, not only does it
Gainsborough Choral Society at All
disturb the fish, but if green algae is
Saints Parish Church on Saturday
present this can harm the dog. My
November 12th. The Society will
Council is adamant that dogs should
be presenting an evening simply entitled, ‘Gloria!’ The programme will feature two complete settings, one by John Rutter - a perennial favourite - and the other written by Bob Chilcott and only published in March of this year, so hot off the press! The opening of the Vivaldi Gloria will be coupled with the final chorus of the Bach Magnificat, and there will be an assortment of other surprises during the evening.
Torksey Post Office relocated to St Peters church on the 12th July. Unfortunately the Post Office has only allowed us one session which is on Tuesday mornings 9.30am until 12.30pm. As well as the normal post office Edward often brings newspapers, biscuits, and during the season, freshly picked strawberries. Janet Reaney who ran the previous post office very successfully for many years had to give up through
This time the 100-strong chorus
ill health but came along to be our
is accompanied by organ, brass
first customer in the church. We
ensemble and percussion, and
are hoping that if there is enough
promises to be yet another evening
business we may be able to have
of exciting music.
more sessions.
Book early for a decent seat! Tickets
Torksey Parish Council
will be available from Monday, 17th October, from Horsley’s of Gainsborough or online from www.wegottickets.com.
VILLAGE GREEN DOGS IN THE POND It has come to Council’s notice that a number people are allowing,
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even encouraging, their dogs to
not be allowed in the pond and we would ask owners to ensure that this practice does not continue. The pond is fished on a regular basis, and later this year residents of the Parish will be asked to pay for the privilege on an annual basis, as the pond can be fished all year round. It is not only the fish that Council is concerned about. At this time of the year birds are nesting and many water birds habitually use the reeds to nest in. Council is not allowed to carry out any works on the reeds, trees or hedges at this time until the nesting season is over, which on general guidance will be October in each year. Please, do as Council asks and keep your dogs out of the pond so that the wildlife can go about its business undisturbed. Roger Pilgrim Parish Clerk
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ST GEORGE THE MARTYR CHURCH & SOUTH CLIFTON FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 7pm Tickets £10 - Limited availability Please contact Peter Ravencroft on 01522 778477
COLLINGHAM PHARMACY YOUR local pharmacy dispensing NHS, private and veterinary prescriptions. Offering a wide range of medicines, vitamins, toiletries, pet medicines and seasonal gifts.
NHS services include:
Medicine use review
Morning-after pill
Blood pressure measurement
Minor ailments scheme
High Street, Collingham, Newark, NG23 7LB Tel: 01636 893038 email: collingham.pharmacy@nhs.net
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The History and Archive of the Lincolnshire Co-operative Society
A Talk by Dr Andrew Jackson of Bishop Grosseteste University On 15th June 2016 Digitising and Publishing the
the further function of, in effect,
twentieth century the monochrome,
Lincolnshire Co-op Archive
members’ magazines, with articles,
quarterly balance sheets eventually
news and advertisements (see
evolved into weighty and glossy
Figures 1 and 2).
annual reports. As an archive, they
The 150th anniversary of the Lincolnshire Co-operative in 2011
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brought many celebratory events
Through to the First World War
and projects. This included the
these periodicals of the Co-op
digitisation of a large portion of the
are especially rich in their social
records of the Society dating back
and cultural-history content. Co-
to its establishment in 1861, a task
operative societies at this time were
undertaken by Bishop Grosseteste
engaged in something of a broader
University and funded by the Co-
mission, beyond the commercial
operative itself. The electronic archive
alone. Alongside the emerging trades
is now available on the Society’s
unions, the Labour Party, Clarion
website. The digitisation focussed
clubs, the provincial-newspaper
on the longest-running document
press, and other organisations and
type of the Co-op’s collection, its
media, the Co-op’s interests were
periodical ‘balance sheets’ up to
also to be found in improving the
2008. These reports are statements
living and working conditions of,
of the accounts of the Society, but
and opportunities for, the working
most are much more than this:
classes. Together with its attention
they are overviews of the Society’s
to the conduct of efficient and
life and work for its members. The
profitable business, the Co-op had
balance sheets begin as fairly short
a role to play in providing certain
documents, quarterly, concerned
forms of services and representation
largely with figures and accounting.
that are now customarily associated
By the mid-1890s, however, they
with the state and government
had expanded, and had come to add
- local and national. Through the
Lincolnshire Co-op advertisement from 1890s
constitute a valuable source for investigating the history of Lincoln and Lincolnshire, a city and county which the Society has sought to represent and serve since the middle decades of the nineteenth century. The Lincoln Co-op at Fifty-Years-Old The balance sheet that ends the spring quarter for 1912, fifty years into the life of the Society, and just over one hundred-years-old, is a typical example of the illuminating artefacts that these documents have become. The financial information, which opens the report, details the health and diversity of the Society, for example, its total value of £127,596; the worth of the stock in its branches, at this point 21, mainly in Lincoln; and the value of its three farms. Further accounts relate to its social purpose, that is, of its Education Committee, with its salaries to
Lincolnshire Co-op advertisement from 1920s
librarians; costs for book purchases,
Co-operative Guild branches for
effort. At its outbreak, the co-op had
choirs, a gymnasium, and Women’s
Bracebridge and Burton Road,
greeted the new European conflict
Guild activities; and a sum of £9/10s
and also describe the socially and
with deep concern and considerable
for the quarter for ‘propaganda’.
politically improving aims of the co-
dismay. In September 1914, the local
‘The Lincoln Co-operative Quarterly
operative membership. The subjects
members’ magazine, the Quarterly
Record’ follows the accounts, forming
of ‘lectures and addresses’ to the
Record, read: ‘War, the enemy of
a members’ magazine. The opening
branches included discussion of
progress, the sum-total of all evil, the
editorial is a stirring promotion of
worthy figures: ‘Florence Nightingale’
last relic of barbarism, has suddenly
the Society, its good management
and ‘Josephine Butler’; sessions
sprung upon us…We believe in peace,
and its ‘divi’; the dividend being, in
relating to the functioning of the
but not peace at any price. Perhaps
metaphorical terms: ‘the magnet
Society: ‘Co-operation’, ‘Dividends’,
the one gleam of hope in this dark
that draws, it is the polestar that
‘Co-operation and our duty towards
hour is that the effects of this conflict
guides, it is the lever that lifts up, it
it’, ‘The Guild Convalescent Fund’,
may be so far-reaching, and its toll of
is the motive power that keeps the
‘Co-operation versus Trusts’, and the
human sacrifice so great that never
engine going’. Various reports capture
‘Benefits of Co-operation’; and talks
again will the working classes of all
something of the social purpose
on wider objectives and themes:
countries allow themselves to be
of the Society and its members.
‘Co-operation in the light of the
drawn into such a catastrophe’.
Delegates going to an annual,
Gospel’, ‘Our goodly heritage’, ‘Women
national Women’s Guild conference
and the state’, ‘What women’s
in Hull reported on resolutions on
suffrage really means’, ‘Women and
the minimum wage and women’s
their place’, and, even, ‘Dreams and
suffrage. Visitors to the continental
their interpretation’. The report of
Co-operative Parliament remarked
the Burton branch closes with the
upon a banner on one of the stands,
reproduction of a verse that rather
and its representation of the mission
conveys the optimistic spirit of the
of co-operation:
Co-op at local, grassroots level,
From the slave to the serf,
entitled ‘Co-op All Round’:
By January 1915 Lincoln’s Co-op was coming to terms with the war: ‘England’s call has met with a magnificent response from all classes and conditions of people: “cook’s sons,” and “duke’s sons,” are comrades in arms fighting the common foe…As a society we are immensely proud of them, we know they will do their duty, and play their
From the serf to the worker,
To you who gets the scrubbing-brush,
part well, and thus do something to
From the worker to the wage-earner,
Just come along to me,
bring this terrible war to an end. We
From the wage-earner to co-
And we will have a trial cup,
hear one or two cases of our men
partnership,
Of “Our Society’s” Tea.
being wounded, we hope that there
From co-partnership to federation.
There’s nothing tires like scrubbing.
The ‘Quarterly Record’ for the
There’s nothing cheers like tea.
membership of 1912 also includes
So let’s leave off and have a cup
a report of the Lincoln Co-op
Of “Our Society.”
Employees Sports Club, mentioning cricket and football matches won, drawn and lost, and the facilities of the club, including tennis, croquet, quoits and skittles. The reports that follow are of the Women’s
and so on in similar vein! The Co-op at War, 1914-15 Two years on from 1912, the Lincoln
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will be nothing worse than this, but that everyone will, in the near future, be back again to take his position in the Society’s employ where they left off’. The Quarterly also refers to various activities of the coop in support of the war: accommodation and employment was being provided for Belgian refugees in the city; the
Co-operative Society found itself doing its part towards the Great War
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Society’s Nursing Class was doing excellently – ‘they have worked hard through the quarter, and several of them no doubt would give a good account of themselves if called upon to help our country in the present crisis’; and also that ‘several of our choir have joined the Army, and others have left the City, and yet under these circumstances, the Choir was able to go to Mansfield and uphold our reputation as singers’.
for himself on the battlefield. I now
which they obeyed the call of duty
refer to Leonard James Keyworth,
at the time of greatest crisis in our
V.C., and we trust that other of our
history as a nation. Happily, so far
boys may become heroes, not only
as we know, all are alive and well,
on the battlefield but in the battle of
with the exception of Mr. Foss who
life’.
went from the Grocery Warehouse, is now wounded and a prisoner in Germany’. Something of the reality of the war would be brought home to members in a published letter to the Society from a former employee, Arthur Wilson, by then at the Front: ‘I am not allowed to let you know
In October 1915, however, the sentiment of readers of the cooperative’s Quarterly would have taken a sharp turn, with the publication of the following notice: ‘It is with much regret that Pte. Herbert Walker, late of the Central Boot Department, has been killed in action
By April 1915 the Co-op had
where we are, but I can say it is very
started to report on how the war
hot from German shells here. We
was affecting some areas of its
have just finished four days and
business operations: ‘The War, while
nights in the trenches, our casualties
causing much sorrow and anxiety,
in my company yesterday alone were
has brought to the Society a large
three killed and seven wounded
increase in trade of a special kind,
all from shell fire. I don’t think the
notably in the Tailoring Department
Germans are down-hearted yet, and
in the shape of Government Orders.
as for shooting I think some of them
Already we have made and delivered
could shoot the head off a pin. The
252 Overcoats, 1215 Hospital Gowns,
towns and villages round about here
465 Service Suits and 300 pairs of
would surprise you, most of them are
breeches. It is gratifying to learn that
nothing but heaps of broken bricks
complete satisfaction has been given
or bare walls standing like skeletons.
with the work done’. Six months into
Soldiers’ graves are dotted all over
the conflict the Society also wrote of
the place, silent proof of what it has
The members’ magazine of Lincoln’s
the contribution of its employees to
been like here. I hope the men in
co-operative stands as a detailed
the war. In a roll of honour it reported
Lincoln won’t be backward in coming
and sometimes poignant account of
on 69 individuals who had joined the
up to reinforce us’.
the life of local people in the past.
armed forces: ‘Our brave lads from all parts of the town and county, from cottage and mansion, democrat and aristocrat, are nobly responding to their country’s call, and standing shoulder to shoulder in one common cause against one common foe… The history of our Society contains 12
the best will be the readiness with
many glowing records, and among
In August 1915 the Society could still report in fairly favourable terms: ‘During the quarter many have been
on September 10th, somewhere in France. Though only 25 years of age he has finished his life’s work, and left a splendid memory behind him. All, who knew him, testify to his sterling qualities. He was among the earlier ones who volunteered for the service of his country, and his coolness and bravery in times of peril and danger was remarkable…To his parents and friends we trust that there will come through the darkness the comforting thought that he gave his life for the sacred cause of liberty’.
The Quarterly can be found within an archive collection at: www.archive. lincolnshire.coop
the changes in our midst, some have
For further information Torksey
left the classes and gone to fight for
History Group including future talks
our King and Country in the lands
see the TAG notices on page 25
across the seas. One in particular,
or contact Ray Watling on 01427
who used to sing in the Junior Choir
717435.
when a boy, has won great distinction
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Millfield Golf Club Affordable GOLF - One of the lowest-cost clubs in the Midlands Contact John Thomson on 07722 055713 www.millfieldgolfclub.co.uk
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Work of Art Wins Trip to London for Newton on Trent Primary School In the last issue we reported on Newton on Trent Primary School who won an art competition and a trip to London. Here are a selection of photos from the trip! The trip was kindly arranged by ‘The Original Sightseeing Tour’ in celebration of their 65th annivversary. www.theoriginaltour.com
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We’ve had some fantastic photos sent in this month. Our thanks to Brian Hedley who sent in the two photos to the left and Steve Clayton who sent in the two photos above.
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Kettlethorpe & District WI Report July First of all we were not after all surprised when our President said
and Address Food Poverty were the causes chosen.
and anyway it made the gums dark to highlight whiter teeth. From the USA a large worm could be inserted to clear a bad hole, and to continue
that our carols had been arranged for
It is hoped to appoint a quiz team
the wildlife theme, two or three baby
December 4 - after all, these things
to represent us in the autumn. Our
frogs were used for thrush. A chesty
don’t arrange themselves do they?
speaker for the evening was Maureen
cough might be cured by swallowing
However she went
Sutton whose subject
rough bacon, or sweetening a bowl
on to remind us of
was described as
of snails for a morning drink, and to
a bowls afternoon
Brute and Beastly
keep warm it was recommended one
in August at
Family Remedies.
used goose grease under a liberty
Laughterton and the
This turned out to
bodice. (Older ladies will remember
warm evening sun
show how most
the latter - we wore them as girls!)
brought us back to
sicknesses would
Bottled fresh morning dew sounds
summer. Resolutions for good relevant causes are voted on annually and this year two of them won overall support. Appropriate Hospital Care
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for Dementia and Avoid Food Waste
used too, firstly because it was cheap
be treated in the old days by cures
quite pleasant to rinse the eyes
which sometimes seemed to be
but breast milk for earwax must
worse than the illness! To take a
surely have entailed some physical
few examples from her talk, cleaning
manoeuvres. Having read this far I
teeth with bicarbonate of soda is
will spare readers any descriptions
fairly okay, though chimney soot was
of cures regarding the bowel and
yes, even contraception - after I have
hear that one very well-known lady
revealed that some remedies did
Irmgard Parrot has died. This was a
contain gunpowder...
person who had passed a lifetime in
There was no competition for remedies, ladies obviously confident that modern medicine was preferable, and the raffle prizes went
Torksey Action Group’s Computer
organised a function in the cathedral,
Club has been running successfully
and was awarded the BEM for these
for four-and-a-half years under the
and many other occasions.
leadership of Terry. It meets twice a
Anyone wanting to learn a new craft
Alison Brownlow, Chris Fogg, Audrey
(or improve an old one) is invited to
Payne and Elise Hawker.
the village hall at Sturton where help
August has become the month in which our ladies hold an afternoon for playing bowls, and this year we met at Laughterton on a rather doubtful afternoon. There were three teams, and I who have studiously watched them several times could
to stand down as leader/facilitator
3pm.
of the club. Consequently, we are
The President said that £80 was collected for the raffle on bowls day, and this has enabled a replacement
knowledge of Windows Operating
from Browns in Gainsborough about new types of skin protection and makeup by Clarins who are based there.
afternoon with trees surrounding the
Margaret Barrett, Barbara Gilbert,
field and keeping away the sound of
Rosemary Procter, Doreen Wright,
traffic.
Janet Willcock, Linda Watling and
possibly the last evening to get home in daylight. To put in a good word for autumn Ann was collecting
Carol Penney. The competition for a decorative handbag mirror resulted in Janet Willcock coming first, Vivienne Elliott second and Margaret Barrett third.
our monies for the annual birthday
Elise Hawker
dinner in October - it will be
Lea
calendars and diaries next! Janet Willcock, our president, read out the news from our northern half of the county, and it was sad to
others to continue his good work.
hall.
The evenings raffle prizes went to
someone said rather sadly, for
the ability to facilitate the learning of
If you have a good working
is a really lovely spot for a summer
On August 16 we all met - as
looking for a competent user, with
cooker to be installed in the village
demonstration by a couple of ladies
ready in the open sports lounge. This
for beginners to regular users
on the 11th October from 10am until
their debut three years ago.
tea and the tasty homemade cakes
a full range of topics/issues catering
For personal reasons Terry is looking
Instead of a speaker we had a
teatime everyone was ready for
month at the White Swan and covers
and interest will be found. This will be
see some very improved players from
The weather did improve and by
TORKSEY COMPUTER CLUB
the WI, been chairman for this area,
to Yvonne Redgrove, Kay Payne,
August
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Systems – an added advantage would be experience of using Android and/or Apple Products - and have 6 hours-per-month to spare, we would like to hear from you. You may obtain more information from Terry on 01427 858487.
Torksey Ramblers We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10.30am at the top car park of The Elms Residential Park to arrange car sharing. Our walks take about one to one-&-ahalf hours. 13th October Blyton stay for an ice cream afterwards We will always walk unless extremely bad weather. Further details and information contact:
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Kettlethorpe Village Hall The afternoon tea/craft fair held in May was a huge success with us getting a lot of visitors who thoroughly enjoyed the homemade scones and cakes. As well as the afternoon teas we had a number of craft stalls and a tombola and raffle and in total we raised over £400 on the day, We have also received several donations to the value of £650 so have now been able to purchase the new cooker and this should be installed by the end of September. The village hall committee would like to thank everyone who came to the event and to the people who gave donations we hope that you will all continue to support your local village hall.
Kettlethorpe Village Hall Available for Hire
Fully Equipped Kitchen Seating, Crockery & Cutlery for 80 Also Children’s Tables & Chairs Centrally Heated Disabled Access & Toilets Brochure available from Ann Close 01427 718517 Enquiries and Bookings:
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Sturton & Stow History Society Nurse Agatha Joan Credland
Dedication Ceremony: Arrangements have been made to provide a headstone and this will be dedicated
Nurse Agatha Joan Credland is listed on Sturton by Stow’s war memorial and also on a plaque in Stow church. She was killed during the Blitz in London in WW2 and her body lies in an unmarked grave in Stow cemetery. The Chair of the local history group, Clive Thompson, decided almost two years ago, to look into this and see whether Nurse Agatha’s grave could be found. After long research by a history group member and members of Stow Parish Council, the grave was discovered and then plans were made to dedicate a headstone in memory of Nurse Agatha.
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The Nurses Chapel window which can be found in the Islip Chapel at Westminster Abbey. Continued on page 20...
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at 11:00am on Wednesday the 7th September 2016, the 76th anniversary of her death. The headstone will be laid in place by Draper Memorials during week commencing 29th August 2016, with positioning help from Stow parish councillor Charles Hewitt. Rev Dr Helen Hooley of Saxilby Methodist Church will take the dedication service and the service will be attended by Credland family descendants from around the country. Mr Chris Turner, master bell ringer for Stow church, has arranged for a muffled peel of Stow church bells at 11.00am. Following the ceremony family
descendants will visit Stow church to view the war memorial plaque. Acknowledgements: In 2014 historian Terry Marker of Sturton by Stow researched all those listed on our WW1 & WW2 memorials. His work identified one unmarked resting place. Consulting old parish plans Charles Hewitt and David Justham located the exact position of Nurse Credland’s grave. The project is funded by the West Lindsey District Council’s Councillor Initiative Fund supported by District Councillor Reg Shore. Rev Dr Helen Hooley and the Methodist Church waived service fees. Stow Parish Council waived Stow graveyard fees. Mrs Rita Willford, Nurse Agatha’s niece, helped choose and specify the headstone. Chris Turner has waived any fees for ringing Stow church bells.
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Stow church warden Alan Marshall has made chairs available on the day. Draper Memorials have reduced their headstone price. Article by Sharron Banham Sturton and Stow History Society
The Nurses’ Role of Honour, in The Florence Nightingale Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
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Holds up to 100 Cost £11 per hour or £8 to villagers
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we are actively recruiting volunteers in this area! could you offer just a little of your time to make a big difference? help us to support visually impaired people in your community. We need volunteers to assist with reading correspondence, home visits, shopping trips, social outings, driving, leisure pursuits and group activities For more information please contact Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society Bradbury House, Ramsgate Louth, LN11 0NB Registered charity no: 1132353 Tel 01507 605604 E: info@llbs.co.uk
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what’s on at Village Hall, Marton Line Dancing
Parish Council Meeting
Tea Dance
Mondays 7.30pm - 10.30pm
First Tuesday of the month 7pm*
First Thursday of the month
Contact Christine or Richard
Contact Steve Spence on
2pm - 4pm
01427 617205
01427 718793 or
Contact John & Helen Nicholson on
Gill Martin 01427 718377
01522 702638
Mondays 2pm - 4pm
Yoga
MGC (Marton Grub Club)
Contact Di & Jon Gibbs
Wednesday 10am - 11am
First Friday of the month
01427 718304
Contact Chris on 01427 718558
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Arts Class
Women’s Institute
Mondays 2pm - 4pm*
Third Wednesday of
Contact Joyce on 01427 717686 or
the month 7.30pm
Dog Training
David on 01427 718854
Contact Mrs G Worrel on
Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am
01427 718538 or
Contact Irene Cronshaw on
Mrs M Scott 01427 718844
01427 611535
Second Monday of the month
Art Class
Marton & Gate Burton Bowls Club
7.30pm*
Wednesday 2pm - 4pm*
If you are interested in joining a group
Contact David Smith on 01427
Contact Arnold Nisbett
of friendly people who play matches
718275 or Chris Durning on
on 01427 718534
in the Gainsborough Standard Bowls
Indoor Bowls
Village Hall Committee Meeting
01427 718558
Mothers & Toddlers
Youth Club
Thursday 9am - 11am
Monday 4pm
Contact Gemma on 01427 717778
Marton Chapel in winter
Contact Chris on 01427 718558 or Lorraine on 01427 718422
League, and an afternoon league as well as social games against other local teams. For more information please contact: Chairman: Mike Treen on 01427 717087
Village Hall playing field
Club bowls are available
(weather permitting)
for practice sessions
Contact Elaine on 07702 830633 or Gareth on 07584 027742
* Indicates held in Committee Room
Football Club Contact Steve Horgan on 01427 717252
Come and play tennis at
LEA PARK TENNIS CLUB LEA, GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5JD
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CLUB NIGHT TUESDAY EVENINGS 7.00-9.00pm FLOODLIT ALL-WEATHER HARD COURTS, PRACTICE COURT AND CLUB HOUSE. MEMBER OF GAINSBOROUGH EVENING LEAGUE. VERY REASONABLE MEMBERSHIP RATES
The 2016 club season starts again in May. New members are always welcome and should contact: Phil Juhos 01427 613562
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT TORKSEY TORKSEY GARDENERS
AIR GUN OWNERS
Our group meets on the first
Interested in target shooting? We
Wednesday of the month at 11.15 for
are a group of enthusiasts affiliated
11.30am at the tea room at Torksey
to a Lincoln HFT club who share
Lock unless a visit out is planned.
transport and techno-chat to pursue
For more information please contact
our enthusiasm for this great sport.
Christina Moore on 01427 718539.
For more information please contact
We welcome all who have an interest
Clive Weal on 01427 717700
in gardens and gardening.
COMPUTER CLUB
TORKSEY BOOK CLUB
The computer club meets alternate
Meetings will be held 3rd Tuesday of
weeks 2nd & 4th Friday of the
the month at the tea room at Torksey
month at 1.00pm at The White Swan,
Lock at 11am. Please contact
Torksey Lock. For more information
Joyce Jones on 01427 717686
please contact Christina Moore on
TORKSEY CRAFT GROUP Meetings will be held on the 2nd
01427 718539 or Terry Bartlam on 01427 858487
Wednesday of the month at 2pm at
TORKSEY HISTORY GROUP
the tea room at Torksey Lock. Please
Are you interested in or have
contact Margaret Lea on
knowledge of local history? Meetings
01427 717110
will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of
TAI CHI Tai Chi lessons will be held Thursday
the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock.
afternoons from 3.00pm until 4.00pm
For more information contact
at the Hume Arms Torksey. For more
Ray Watling on 01427 717435
information please contact
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ALL THE ACTIVITIES
John Viney on 01427 800004 You will need to dial the area code as well as the number.
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Come and join us on the first Thursday of the month 2pm–4pm at Marton village hall, music by Helen and John Nicholson. Cost £4.00 which includes tea and biscuits. For more information please contact John and Helen on 01522 702638. CROQUET CLUB Come and join us on the village green, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. It’s a fun sociable game; come and give it a try, all the equipment is provided. For more information please contact Joe Laurenson, Membership Secretary, on 01427 717846. WALKING GROUP Meet at The Elms top car park to arrange car sharing. We leave the Elms promptly at 10.30 am. All welcome, no need to book, just turn up. We will always walk unless in extremely bad weather. Please see the main advert on page 16 for more details. For more information please contact Anne Bradshaw 01427 717492
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Church Services ST HELEN’S, THORNEY October 2nd 10.30am Holy Communion
November 13th 10.30am Remembrance Service
October 7th 7pm HARVEST SONGS OF PRAISE to be followed by Cheese and Wine. Come along and sing all of your old favourites! Please bring along a gift for Framework, the Newark charity working with the homeless and disadvantaged. Toiletries, groceries and household goods very welcome. Stay for cheese and biscuits and a chat with your drink. No charge but donations welcome.
November 20th 10.30am Morning Worship, lay-led
A huge painting of Moses with the ten commandments (known as decalogues) has been hidden away in the vestry for over 100 years. Having recently been renovated, it will be hung in the nave for all to see in time for our Harvest celebration. Come and have a look!
SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS CRAFTS at ST HELEN’S, THORNEY 11AM-2PM Tables with CANDLES, CAKES, STAINED GLASS, WOODEN ITEMS, PHOENIX CARDS, HANDICRAFTS, TOMBOLA, BIG RAFFLE AND LOTS MORE. Refreshments available including cakes, biscuits and soup with bread rolls for your lunch. We look forward to seeing you! We look forward to giving you a warm welcome in church. Anne Massey, Churchwarden.
October 16th Morning Worship, lay-led
Contact our Group Administrator for weddings, baptisms or funerals:
October 30th 9am Holy Communion
Mrs C Hasman 01636 679105 admin@easttrentchurches.org.uk
WE CAN HELP Kettlethorpe United Charities has funds to help people in need who live in Fenton, Kettlethorpe or Laughterton. Apply in confidence to see if you are eligible by
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contacting one of the Trustees:
The Saxilby Group of Parishes is currently searching for a new vicar. During the intervening period until one is appointed, for information concerning church services please ring the individual church wardens as follows: TORKSEY Mrs Elizabeth Rose 01427 719027 KETTLETHORPE Mr Guy Lister or Mrs Ann Lister 01427 718608 Web address www.kettlethorpe.com NEWTON ON TRENT Mrs Kay Minnitt 01777 228777 Mr Mike Price 01777 228437
parish clergy
Rev Phillip Wain Tel: 01427 613188 To arrange for christenings & weddings please contact the appropriate vicar from the above list.
St Peter’s Church Torksey “Bring a Tin Sunday” every 4th
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Sunday in the month.
Mrs Rosalie Fowler
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Laughton Lane End Gainsborough Bus Station Gainsborough Lea Rd Stn Lea Green Knaith Knaith Park Upton Kexby Corner Gate Burton Willingham Stow Sturton by Stow Marton Church Torksey Hume Arms Fenton Saxilby High Street Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln City Bus Station journey codes
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FREE BUS TO TESCO, GAINSBOROUGH - EVERY THURSDAY Marton Church. . . . . . . . . . . Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . Sturton (Cross Roads) . . . . . . Sturton School. . . . . . . . . . . Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Willingham. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kexby Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springthorpe. . . . . . . . . . . . Corringham (Becket Arms). . . Arrives TESCO Gainsborough. . . . . . . . . . .
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FREE BUS TO TESCO, LINCOLN TO TESCO, CANWICK ROAD, LINCOLN EVERY WEDNESDAY - SERVICE T15 Departs from: The Elms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torksey Caravan Site. . . . . . . Fenton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laughterton . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton on Trent . . . . . . . . . Arrives TESCO Lincoln . . . . .
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