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Trentside Links January 2017 - Issue 193
January 2017 Issue 193
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Flowers in Fenton by Geoff Lloyd
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Editorial Sue Oliver - 01427 718837 editor@trentsidelinks.org
News from Thorney ������������������������������������ 07
Distribution Emma Barratt - 01427 718985
Details of this year’s popular walk at Knaith Hall Updates on village activities
The Nativity at Newton ������������������������������11 A report on the festive celebration
Website & advertising Jon Oliver - 01427 718837
Christmas Celebrations ������������������������������12
DISTRIBUTORS
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Brampton Richard Farley Drinsey Nook Paul Barratt Fenton (1) Chris East Fenton (2) Sue Eyton-Williams Gate Burton Pat Hammond Kettlethorpe Anne Harris Knaith Rosemary Burke Laughterton (1) Bob Watkinson Laughterton (2) Simon Clarke Laughterton (3) Amy Willis Marton (1) Helen Gee Marton (2) Sandra Moody Newton on Trent (1) Gill Kyme Newton on Trent (2) Colin Kyme Park Farm Paul Barratt Stow Park Geoff Lloyd Thorney Dawn Collins Torksey Elizabeth Rose Torksey (The Elms) Rob Prentice Torksey Lock Sue Eyton-Williams Torksey Lock Keith Oldfield (Little London Park) Something to say? Do you have something to say, something you’d like to share with the community? Then send your comments to the editor (contact details at top of the page). Disclaimer The contents and any opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Trentside Links and remain solely those of the author(s). We accept no responsibility or liability for the contents of this magazine, including advertisements.
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Colour photos from local events
An update from the Kettlethorpe WI
What’s On in Marton ���������������������������������� 20 Local village events
Social Activities in Torksey ������������������������21 An update from Torksey Action Group
Church Services ������������������������������������������� 22 Information on services and clergy in the local area
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The Royal British Legion 2016 Poppy Appeal This year the Poppy Appeal raised
this year were the proceeds of a raffle
Eddie Harland and Margaret James,
£2715.46 which was less than last
of a painting created by Christine Slater
braved the elements. As always,
year (£3183.09), at first glance this
which raised £100 and was won by Joe
our thanks go to John Mannion for
may seem somewhat disappointing
Beard. So pleased was Christine by the
his kind permission and support.
but there are a number of factors that
popularity of the raffle that she even
influenced this. We have seen two post
painted a smaller version of the main
As I reported last year two villages,
offices closed this year, no house-to-
picture for the runner-up which was
Torksey and Marton, were too much for
house collections in Marton or Newton
won by Bradley Kyme, so our thanks
one person to undertake so this year
on Trent and last year of course we
must go to Christine for this wonderful
Bob Cook confined his energy to just
had a special one-off remembrance
gesture which was greatly appreciated.
Torksey. Unfortunately, this means
concert at Kettlethorpe. So all-in-all
we now have two villages where there
our community can still be proud of
Circumstances prevented Geoff and
are no house-to-house collections so
its contribution. Thank you to all who
Helen Mitchell from collecting at the
I would like to repeat my appeal for
helped and gave to support the appeal.
Torksey Car Boot sale this year, but
volunteers to help for both Marton
their place was kindly taken by David
and Newton on Trent where there
and Janet Wilcox who together with
are no house-to-house collections.
Included in the Newton on Trent total
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If there is anyone, ideally from the Collection
£ 2015
£ 2016
two villages, who could possibly
Marton (Ingleby Arms, church, school and K & A shop)
293.49
409,61
lend a hand next year for this most
Brampton (inc golf club)
249.00
283.34
worthy of charities please contact me.
192.58
241.51
Laughterton (inc The Friendship and golf club)
203.53
223.39
CofE Primary School which collected
Kettlethorpe (inc church collection)
140.70
186.40
an amazing £151.23 which is 50%
Fenton (inc The White Swan)
228.25
238.70
greater than their previous record and
350.30
260.36
Thorney (inc church collection this year)
325.98
267.71
Finally, sincere thanks to all those
Little London Car Boot sale
279.82
274.57
other collectors and helpers who
Torksey (inc The Elms, post office, Hume Arms and GP surgery)
Newton on Trent (the school, post office and church collection)
I would also like to mention Marton
a splendid achievement for the school.
year-on-year
provide
support,
without them there would be no local appeal. They as we all do recognise the sacrifices our service personnel and families give to allow us the freedom we all enjoy every day. Richard Farley Poppy Appeal Organiser 01427 717030 email: richardafarley@btinternet.com
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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: Sharon Wilcox Phone: 01427718637 Mobile: 07813564319 sharon.wilcox@yahoo.co.uk
gainsborough organ society
Following on from budget cuts at Lincolnshire County Council, grass verge safety cuts will be reduced from 3 to 2 annually and the funding to cut
Lea Rainbows are looking for new
grass in areas defined as amenity grass
girls aged between 5 and 7 to join us
areas will be reduced to zero.
during term term at Lea village hall on
Cllr Geoff Newton Chairman Fenton & Torksey Lock Parish Council
baby owl. The girls choose activities to
Letter of Thanks
earn badges and we have lots of fun.
Fenton & Torksey Lock Parish Council
For more information contact Pauline
are extremely grateful for the sterling
Tyson on 07484253357 or email
efforts of Martin Flinders Electrical
paulinelottie@gmail.com
Chestnut Corner in Fenton. On behalf
For more information contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265
we have visited a working farm to learn
Trentside Links Facebook page.
Thursday 23 February 7.30pm James Sargeant
Licenced bar available at all events and free car parking opposite the rooms.
We have lots of fun and this last term about harvest and had a visit from a
Ltd in once again providing the lights
Thursday 30 March 7.30pm Joanne Naulls
Thursday evenings 4.45pm to 6pm.
The full letter can be found on the
The Weston Rooms, Hickman St Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ
Sunday 12 March 2.30pm Phil Kelsall
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Changes to Highway Grass Cutting
and decorating the Christmas tree at of the whole parish, the council thanks Martin, Tracy and Adam for their generosity. The parish council also takes this opportunity to wish all its parishioners a very Happy New Year. Cllr Geoff Newton Chairman Fenton & Torksey Lock Parish Council
WELCOME SPRING! Snowdrop Walk Knaith Hall near Gainsborough Sunday 12th February 2017
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS
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Brampton Mr Jim Townend, Secretary Hermitage House Brampton Lincs, LN1 2EG Tel: 01427 718006 jim.townend@indriel.com Fenton & Torksey Lock Miss Ruth Keillar, Clerk Tel: 01522 811730
Spring is in the air, aconites and snowdrops are bursting from the sodden ground, a refreshing breeze blows from the River Trent, and all is hustle and bustle in the cake-making kitchens of Knaith and Knaith Park. Hurry up they say, it’s not too long before we welcome the hundreds of visitors who will wander along the yellows and nodding whites, who will take their dogs (on leads) and walk alongside the mighty River Trent to the Gate Burton Chateau which sits on a high knoll like a doll’s house. Visitors will breathe in the air and gaze at the peaceful setting of St Mary’s Church, discover some of its curious past, and then toast their toes in front of a roaring log fire in Knaith Hall to sample delicious homemade cakes. Do join us all to welcome spring on the Snowdrop Walk from 11am - 3pm. Entrance is £2.50 in aid of St Mary’s Church. Knaith Hall is on the A156 Lincoln/Gainsborough
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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Joseph Wilmot - An Update I have some information on the people in the photo on page 10 of your last edition (in the article re Joseph Wilmot). The young girl bottom left is May Horne (neé Gourley), second left is Amy Francis Gourley (neé Lamming) - she was May’s grandmother and my great-grandmother. The lady top middle is Eva (known as Dolly) Gourley - daughter of Amy and
Members of the Wilmot family circa 1925. Shown in the photo are:
my great-aunt.
Back row L-R Sarah Louise Wilmot, Eva Gourley, Amy Watson. Kind regards
Front row L-R May Horne (neé Gourley), Amy Francis Gourley (neé
Sarah Clark - Newton on Trent
Lamming), uknown, Ellen Wilmot, unknown
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS - APPEAL FOR INFORMATION I am currently helping the ROC Heritage Officer and her staff find and collect old photographs, documents and any other memorabilia relevant to themselves or family members that can be preserved and added to the historical museum collection. If you are able to donate items or copies of photograghs etc please contact me on: Tel: 01427 628151 or email: william672warwick@btinternet.com Thank you Bill Warwick
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News from Thorney
clean. Perhaps you’d like to help with
we will need new drivers and it would
that? Or would you like to help tidy the
be good to have some from Harby and
churchyard? Just let me know.
Wigsley. We sometimes give lifts to
St Helen’s, Thorney with Wigsley
people living at Clifton too, so some Thank you.
drivers from North or South Clifton
We have a new Rector! Rev Mandy
Anne Massey
would be very welcome. Training will
Cartwright was welcomed into the
Church Warden
be available for drivers, who can claim
East Trent Group of Churches at
01522 703120
50p per mile to cover their costs. Please consider being available for this,
her Licensing on 30th November. You can contact our group
as a lift can make a huge difference
More than 40 people attended our
administrator for weddings, baptisms
to someone who can no longer drive
Harvest Songs of Praise in October.
or funerals:
themselves and for those times when
Thank you for coming and I’m sure you
Mrs C Hasman 01636 679105
public transport just isn’t available. If
all enjoyed the accompaniment of the
E: admin@easttrentchurches.org.uk
you can spare an odd half an hour or so, contact:
Joyful Noise Music Group and looking at the Decalogues newly hung in the
Thorney, Harby, Wigsley, Voluntary Car
Anne Massey (Tel: 01522 703120) or
nave. Thanks to all who donated gifts of
Scheme - Funding bid success!
Clare Welfare (Tel: 01522 702837 ) Thank you!
foods and toiletries etc for Framework. We’ve had a lovely letter expressing
We have just heard that our bid for Big
their gratitude and telling us that they
Lottery funding has been successful
were able to make up 15 food parcels
and we will be receiving £5,450 to
with
get our scheme relaunched and to
The Macmillan coffee afternoon held
expand its use. Funding is to cover
on Saturday 15th October at St Helen’s
Help Required: Could you spare a
such things as setting up a website,
Church, Thorney was very well attended
couple of hours every two or three
training for new drivers, promotion,
and made over £200 altogether. Thanks
months to help clean church? The more
stationery and identity badges. We
you to all who helped in any way.
volunteers the fewer times needed!
have a very stalwart group of drivers at
Once or twice a year we have a big
the moment, mostly from Thorney, but
our
donations.
Wonderful!
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On Sunday 26th June there was a good turnout for our celebration for the Queen’s birthday and Shakespeare. Some brave children dressed up and won prizes and others made cards or crowns and won prizes too. There was a fascinating Quiz Trail with clues placed all around the church and churchyard, causing many a puzzled expression! A beautiful display about Her Majesty and family was on view in church and held all the answers, if only we’d known! Many children joined in the races in the field beyond the swing park and all won rosettes. Adults too threw caution to the wind and headed towards the winning line with eggs in spoons or legs tied together! All good fun! The slow bicycle race got a new champion this time and senior and junior races had to be held due to numbers of participants. Thank you for great entertainment everyone! A variety of games involving bean bags or balls were available free too and scores were recorded. A huge spread of a wonderful variety of foods seemed to materialise in the marquee and everyone tucked in readily. As it started to cool down the raffle was drawn and prizes presented for games and the Quiz Trail. Then, as it started to
rain, the marquee was dismantled and
and she got a reply and a card with a
folded quickly, before it got too wet,
beautiful photo of the Queen on it! The
and people made their way into church
letter from the Lady-in-Waiting says:
for a nostalgic singalong, ending with a mini Last Night of the Proms and some
To Mrs C Welfare and the Residents
flag waving!
of Thorney
It was a great day, so thanks to all
The Queen wishes me to write and
who came along and enjoyed it, but
thank you for the letter you have
especially thanks to all who helped in
sent on the occasion of Her Majesty’s
any way. There are lots of you!
90th birthday and for the charming handmade card which was designed
The Queen’s Birthday Party…some
by Mrs Julie Weston in honour of the
months later
Queen’s special day. Her Majesty was touched by your kind words and hopes
Following our glorious party in honour
that you all enjoyed the celebrations
of the Queen a beautiful card made by
which you held on 26th June to mark
Julie Weston was sent off to the palace
this event. The Queen hopes you
by Clare Welfare. The card said:
will understand that, because of the enormous number of letters, cards and
Happy 90th birthday
messages she has received in the last
To someone we love most dear,
few months, it has not been possible
And we want to celebrate this day
to reply to you until now and I am to
with you
thank you, once again, for your thought
In this your special year.
for Her Majesty at this time.
You are the most lovely 90-year-old That we have ever seen, So we’ve made a card that is
Well done Julie! And thank you Clare! That’s put Thorney on the map!
absolutely FIT FOR A QUEEN.
And finally...help needed to deliver
Lots and Lots of Love
the magazines. Since two people who
From our little village of Thorney
used to deliver our Trentside Links to outlying places have recently moved
In her accompanying letter Clare told
away, we’re looking for one or two
Her Majesty about our party and the
people who might take on this task.
card competition and sent our very
It’s every-other month and would
best wishes along with the card…
be perhaps ten magazines in all. If you live outside the village and have noticed that your TL hasn’t arrived you can see why! If you’d like to pick up your magazine let me know.
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Anne Massey.
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The technology works by detecting
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horses and indeed any animal can benefit from it to detect issues. Its popularity is increasing in the canine world to assess similar issues as in the equine world. From agility dogs to racing greyhounds to the beloved pet, this technology offers the same benefits of a rapid, noninvasive method of issue detection in the animal’s own environment. So, if you suspect your animal is in discomfort or pain or you want to get to the bottom of a lameness then thermal imaging can help. This technology is not to replace your vet or other professional’s opinion but works alongside to assist in resolving
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Mary Arrives at Church on her ‘Donkey’ at Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School
include her beloved pony, and this
vision, and a whole community behind
is the idea they came up with!”
us, we may be small but we think big! “The enthusiasm of the children at
“Cherry the pony came for a rehearsal
rehearsing for this year’s nativity has
The youngest children at Newton on
earlier in the week, to get to know her
been just wonderful. The Christmas
Trent Primary School gave a wonderful
role and to meet her fellow actors. Her
story is alive and well in our school,
performance of the Nativity in St
donkey costume fitted perfectly, and
and we enjoyed sharing it with all
Peter’s Church in Newton on Trent,
she was beautifully behaved. Luckily,
our parents and friends on the day.”
on Friday 16th December. The church
Cherry didn’t have any lines to learn!”
was packed, with standing room only, as everyone jostled for the best view!
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If you would like your child to be part Newton on Trent Church of England
of this rural, friendly and supportive
Primary School is one of the smallest
school, with small class sizes and an
Year 1 pupil Isabelle wanted her pony,
village primary schools in Lincolnshire
array of opportunities, please do get in
Cherry, in on the act too, so the pony
and currently is home to 43 pupils as
touch and come and visit us. Contact
dressed up as a donkey and carried Mary
well as a pre-school setting, Sunbeams.
Newton on Trent Primary School
Mrs Sam Wilks added: “Being such a
01777 228365
small school, everyone in the school
enquiries@newton-on-trent.lincs.sch.uk
(Isabelle) up the church path to herald the start of this year’s nativity play. Mrs Sam Wilks, teacher of the children
is able to be involved in all our events
in class Chimp Champs (aged 4-7)
and activities, and it is a joy to see how
explained: “Not only did the children
all the children across the year groups
want to lead the nativity play this
support and encourage each other in
year, they also wanted Isabelle to
all that we do. With dedication and
FOR COLOUR PHOTOS OF THE NATIVITY TURN TO PAGE 12
do you fancy getting involved in decisions that affect our community?
If you live in the Fenton & Torksey Lock area and you can spare a couple of hours once a month we would love to hear from you! The Parish Council has vacancies for councillors. The meetings are formal but friendly and usually last around 1.5 to 2 hours and are held on the second Thursday of the month, at Kettlethorpe Village Hall. There are lots of training courses to help you learn the ‘rules’ and you can REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE It is important to keep a Parish Council in our community – if we don’t use it we lose it! If we lose it ALL the decisions that affect us will be made by District Council. To be eligible at least one of these must apply to you: You are on the electoral register You’ve lived in or within 3 miles of the parish for 12 months or more Your main job is in the parish for 12 months or more To apply: contact fentorkpc@btinternet.com or call 01522 811730
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Christmas Eve Disco - Laughterton A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all at the Friendship Inn, Laughterton with the usual Christmas Eve party. Better still it raised £125.70 to be split between Ethan’s Foundation and Newton school. Many thanks to all who came. A big thank you must also go to Jamie Kyme for running a great event for the children free of charge.
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Kettlethorpe & District WI Report November 2016
the Lincoln-based Weirfield Wildlife Hospital, Alison, Freddie and Rachael.
It’s such a busy social time of the year
With the help of many slides Alison
that many will read about things we are
told of the work they do in looking
going to do, and those we have done
after injured wild animals which are
will be behind us in the new year. There
brought to them. The hospital was set
is to be a festive concert
up in 1989 in the garden of
in Kettlethorpe church by
a house in Rookery Lane.
the Salvation Army and a
Since then they purchased
WI similar evening for our
the house next door and
group in Willingham to
expanded into that garden
name a couple, but before
too, later acquiring a piece
spring is upon us we have several visits
of nearby land,
planned as well. These include a visit to see how a good rubbish incinerator
A variety of animals and birds have
works and the Spring Meeting at
been brought to them. Deer, badgers
Skegness to meet the other groups in
and foxes to hedgehogs, swans,
Lincolnshire North Federation.
herons, owls and even young peregrine
Our speakers for the evening came from
falcons which had fallen off the roof
of the cathedral. Alison had brought a barn owl which we were able to stroke but they have been unable to release it in to the wild again because it became
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too attached to them. As a charity they have received a little help from the RSPCA but rely chiefly on donations. Unfortunately they are unable to open to the public, as the animals are kept wild for eventual release. For this reason too they carefully document each each patient so that they can be taken back to their own locality if possible. The
competition
photograph
was
for won
a by
wildlife Alison
Brownlow, followed by Barbara Watson and Rosemary Procter.
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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CallConnect at a glance What is CallConnect? CallConnect is a unique bus service whose timetable is not fixed but responds to passenger requests. This means its routes are different each day depending on the bookings made by passengers. Journey requests can be made by telephone, online or by SMS text message. There are CallConnect services
operating
Lincolnshire designed
and to
the
improve
throughout service
is
transport
opportunities in rural communities and some market towns where there is an infrequent conventional bus service. We do not operate in Lincoln. Who can use CallConnect? Everyone! All are welcome to use the service regardless of age or status. You can use the service as frequently as required for anything from shopping or travelling to work or school to a social event or medical appointment How do I book a journey? You can book a CallConnect journey by calling our booking team on 0345 234 33 44 you can also book online at www.lincsinterconnect.com. You can make a booking up to seven days in advance and you can also request same-day journeys but please give a minimum of one hour’s notice. All bookings are subject to availability. Fares The amount you pay to travel depends on your journey. Each service area is divided into zones – the further 16
you
travel,
the
more
you
pay.
If you hold a valid concessionary bus
Opening and Operating Times
pass due to age or disability, you can
CallConnect
use it on CallConnect buses which
Monday-Friday, and 8am-6pm on
means there is nothing to pay!
Saturdays. Details
operates of
7am-7pm, any local
variations are available from the Need a little help? Home
pick-ups
booking office. The booking office is are
available
to
open from 8.30am-6.30pm Monday-
those who have a disability, mobility
Friday; 8.30am-4.30pm on Saturday;
impairment or live in an isolated location
and closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.
(please ask for details). Our vehicles are also fitted with low-floor steps
For more information:
and tail-lifts/ramps to ensure they
Call our friendly booking team on 0345
are as easy as possible for everyone
234 3344 or visit our website at
to use, including wheelchair users.
www.lincsinterconnect.com or twitter@callconnectbus
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Gainsborough - Long Wood Road
Recycling Centre, Great Northern Terrace
Corringham Road Industrial Estate
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Opening Times
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday Closed
Friday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Friday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
9.00am - 4.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
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GAINSBOROUGH CHORAL SOCIETY Verdi ‘Requiem’ Gainsborough Choral Society and QEHS Choirs All Saints Parish Church, Gainsborough 7.30pm on Saturday 25th March 2017
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Saturday March 25th 2017 sees the Gainsborough Choral Society pushing the boat out considerably, as they present Verdi’s mighty ‘Requiem’, his only large-scale work not intended for the stage. It is unashamedly theatrical though, veering between the really tender and the intensely dramatic. Requiring experienced and powerful soloists, four established (and therefore more expensive) singers have been engaged and the 100-strong Society core is being augmented by the choir from Queen Elizabeth High School, and some extra choral singers from the surrounding region attracted to this particular project. Accompanied by a full professional orchestra, no expense has been spared to put this together; what it needs now is a packed house to appreciate the culmination of all their hard work. Please spread the word, come, and bring a crowd of friends with you! Tickets will be available from Horsley’s, 27 Church Street, Gainsborough (or online at www.wegottickets.co.uk) from 26th February.
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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. During the winter, members meet once a week, socially at the leisure centre to play indoor
Village Hall playing field
bowls where bowls, if required, can
(weather permitting)
be provided. For more information
Contact Elaine on 07702 830633 or
please contact the Chairman John
Gareth on 07584 027742
Barton on 01427 719051
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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EXCELLENT SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
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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
* Indicates held in Committee Room
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 BOOK CLUB TORKSEY GARDENERS
Meetings will be held 3rd Tuesday of
Our group meets on the first
the month at the tea room at Torksey
Wednesday of the month at 11.15 for
Lock at 11am. Please contact
11.30am at the tea room at Torksey
Joyce Jones on 01427 717686
Lock unless a visit out is planned.
There will not be a meeting in December
For more information please contact
CROQUET CLUB Come and join us on the village green, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 1.30pm in the winter months. It’s a fun sociable game; come and give it a try all the equipment is
TORKSEY HISTORY GROUP
provided. For more information
Are you interested in or have
please contact Joe Laurenson
knowledge of local history?
membership secretary on 01427
Meetings will be held on the 3rd
717846. (During the colder months
Wednesday of the month at 2pm at
please check with Joe that play will
TORKSEY CRAFT GROUP
the tea room at Torksey Lock, unless
take place)
Meetings will be held on the 2nd
an outing is planned.
Christina Moore on 01427 718539. We welcome all who have an interest in gardens and gardening. There will not be a meeting in December
Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock. Please contact Margaret Lea on 01427 717110 There will not be a meeting in December
AIR GUN OWNERS
WALKING GROUP
21st December Christmas Lunch
Meet at the Elms top car park to
(to be confirmed)
arrange car sharing. We leave the
18th January will be a social meeting
Elms promptly at 10.30am. All
For more information please contact Ray Watling on 01427 717435
Interested in target shooting? We
TEA DANCING
are a group of enthusiasts affiliated
Come and join us on the first
to a Lincoln HFT club who share
Thursday of the month 2pm–4pm at
transport and techno-chat to pursue
Marton village hall, music by Helen
our enthusiasm for this great sport.
and John Nicholson. Cost £4.00 which
For more information please contact
includes tea and biscuits. For more
Clive Weal on 01427 717700
information please contact John and Helen on 01522 702638.
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welcome, no need to book, just turn up. We will always walk unless extremely bad weather. 8th December Willingham followed by Christmas lunch at the Fox and Hounds 12th January Whisby Nature Reserve For more information please contact Anne Bradshaw 01427 717492
Marton & Gate Burton Village Hall for Hire
Holds up to 100 Cost £11 per hour or £8 to villagers To book contact Lorraine on 01427 718422
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Church Services For information concerning church services at Torksey and Newton please ring the individual church wardens as follows: TORKSEY Mrs Elizabeth Rose 01427 719027
ST HELEN’S THORNEY January 29 United service for Candlemas 10.45am at Collingham St John the Baptist
WE ARE NOW COLLECTING FOR NEWARK FOODBANK ONCE AGAIN
February 5 Holy Communion at Harby, 10.30am February 19 10.30am Morning Worship (lay led) at St Helen’s Thorney
NEWTON ON TRENT Mrs Kay Minnitt 01777 228777 Mr Mike Price 01777 228437
Church is open each Thursday afternoon between 2.30 and 4pm for a time of quiet.
St Peter’s Church Torksey
We look forward to giving you a warm welcome in church. Anne Massey (Churchwarden) 01522 703120 team.massey@btinternet.com
“Bring a Tin Sunday” every 4th Sunday in the month. The tins and packets will go to Gainsborough Salvation Army and Lincoln Community Larder.
On Christmas Day our Holy Communion at 9am was attended by 30 people, including some children, which was marvellous! Coffee Morings with Library Van
You can contact our Group Administrator for weddings and baptisms: Mrs C Hasman 01636 679105, admin@easttrentchurches.org.uk or our Rector Rev Mandy Cartwright, 01636 361657 revdmand@hotmail.com
To insert a community notice email us on: editor@trentsidelinks.org or call 01427 718837
On Wednesday 14 December at 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight with the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Band was held, with over 100 people in church. Warm mince pies, hot drinks and lots of chat followed. Thanks to all who helped in any way. Magical!
Wednesdays February 15, March 15 and April 12 Church is open from 10.30am until about 12 noon for coffee and chat and a Raffle. The library van parks outside from about 11.20 to 11.50. Come along and support the library service and catch up on all the latest local news.
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Gainsborough
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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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Departs TESCO Lincoln. . . . . 11.55
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