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Trentside Links July 2017 - Issue 196
July 2017 Issue 196
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DELIVERED FREE TO Brampton • Drinsey Nook • Fenton • Gate Burton Kettlethorpe • Knaith • Laughterton • Marton Newton on Trent • Park Farm • Stow Park • Thorney Torksey • Torksey Lock
And So to Roost by Geoff Davies
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Trentside Links www.trentsidelinks.org MAGAZINE Editorial Sue Oliver - 01427 718837 editor@trentsidelinks.org
Foot Healthcare Clinic ��������������������������������������������04 New service now available in Laughterton
Knaith & Marton Gardening Club ����������������������05 Plots available for keen gardeners!
Distribution Emma Barratt - 01427 718985
Lincoln Half Marathon ��������������������������������������������08
Website & advertising Jon Oliver - 01427 718837
The Groovy Garden Company ����������������������������11
DISTRIBUTORS
The Viking at Torksey �����������������������������������������������12
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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Get involved and help raise money for local charities
Local business woman offers unique, hand-made gifts Local finds now on display at the Yorkshire Museum
Newton on Trent School ����������������������������������������14 A report on summer term at school
Community Noticeboards ��������������������� 07, 09, 21 Events and contacts in the local area
Church Services ����������������������������������������������������2275 Information on services and clergy in the local area
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Thorney News On Good Friday seven pupils from Queen Eleanor School at Harby attended the ‘messy’ Easter activities at St Helen’s church, along with a former pupil who came to help.
of the prodigal son, which brought the story to life for us. Thanks to all who came and especially to those who took part. Jessica, Joseph, Jackson, Lewis, Ellie, Harry,
Unfortunately we had to cancel our
Jude and Martha came along and enjoyed
proposed Picnic in the Park, which was to be
getting messy making Easter cakes, an
held on June 25th, as so many people were
Easter garden or two, an Easter collage and
unable to attend.
cards, and telling the Easter story together with their parents, and a good time was had by all. We hope to hold something similar during the summer break. Our thanks to all who helped in any way.
Fenton Seed Swap On a rather breezy Saturday in May Joanna and Scott Read of Fenton hosted a very successful seed swap party. Soon the garden was full of tender plants and vegetables waiting to be swapped. An array of cakes and different teas were enjoyed, whilst chatting and exchanging gardening tips. Eventually everyone went home with cars and arms full of different types of plants, plugs and seeds. What a great way of gaining more plants
Our service for St Helen on 21st May went
and not a penny piece was exchanged!
well and was followed by ‘High Tea’ which everyone enjoyed. Thanks to all who came and all who helped. On Sunday 18th June, our special service for Father’s Day was attended by quite a group of children who had brought poems and comments about their dad, who came along too! Children and young people also read parts from a play script telling the story
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Laughterton Foot Healthcare Clinic Kenilworth, retaining over 95% of their clients. More recently, following the redevelopment of my clinic site into residential accommodation, I now provide the same quality of service in the comfort of your own home. Whatever your foot complaint or if you just want to maintain In April 2017 my partner & I began the task
your healthy feet, my aim is to provide you
of converting the post office/general store
with a professional treatment in a caring and
Nail reconstruction, which is carried out
in Laughterton into a foot healthcare clinic.
relaxed manner.
at the clinic, is a non-surgical, very highlyeffective toenail correction procedure which
‘What? A foot doctor in Laughterton?’ I hear
Along with the standard foot treatments
has protective properties & antimycotic
you ask! After studying the area we felt it
of nail trimming; callus reduction; corn
agents which is said to limit the spreading
would be an ideal location. We took into
enucleation;
fungal
of fungal nail disease. Reconstruction is used
consideration that many people may not
nail treatment; & verrucae treatments,
on damaged nails & nails which may have
want to travel into Lincoln or Gainsborough
we offer warm wax therapy, a method
been lost through trauma. Once completed,
for treatment. Now we are fast approaching
used in hospitals to improve mobility by
the reconstructed nail looks & feels like a
August and the clinic is growing from
warming the connective tissue. The aim of
normal nail. Biomechanical assessment
strength to strength. My mission? To help
this therapy is to provide pain relief which
is an investigation into the lower limb
relieve the pain & discomfort in those poor
is particularly beneficial for those suffering
function, looking closely for abnormalities,
feet! It’s a simple as that!
from arthritis and rheumatic pain. Physicians,
malalignment & compensation, and looking
physiotherapists & arthritis specialists have
closely into underlying possible causes of
I trained in Birmingham at the College of
recommended this treatment because
heel pain, back pain & knee pain. Visual
Foot Health Practitioners. After qualifying,
it is one of the most effective ways of
examinations are carried out following 3D
I worked for a private chiropody clinic
reducing swelling in muscles, decreasing
imagining of the lower limb.
and
home
inflammation of joints & connective tissue,
visits. In 2010 I was delighted to take
soothing pain & improving circulation. It can
I am on an accredited register which is
over an established foot health clinic in
also be beneficial for certain skin conditions.
governed by the Professional Standards
independently,
providing
ingrown
toenails;
Authority for Health & Social Care, a government-controlled body to improve standards and safety for the benefit of the public. I regularly complete professional development to maintain my skills Enquiries and appointments contact Jill Coates on 01427 717433 or 07429 427607 thefoothealthcareclinic@yahoo.com 4
Knaith and Marton Gardening Group
Gainsborough Musical Theatre Society : September Concerts This year our main musical show at Trinity
Friday 8th September
Arts Centre in Gainsborough was much
St Mary's Church, Stow
later than in previous years. It was debated
Saturday 9th September
The Knaith and Marton Gardening Group
for several months as to whether we would
St Paul's Church, Morton
was established in 2010 and we are very
be able to go ‘on-tour’ into the villages and
fortunate to be part of a garden land-share
hamlets to perform our summer concerts.
We regret that several other venues inquired
scheme in the beautiful village of Knaith.
Eventually the first two weekends in
after a concert but arrangements could not
We currently have two small plots available
September were set aside and venues were
be made with our restricted timetable -
within a walled garden setting for any
booked.
maybe next year.
Our concerts have been arranged for:
So, anyone who would like to spend an
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enthusiastic gardeners who would like to cultivate one or both of these plots. Water and on-site parking is available and these
idyllic two hours listening to songs from Friday 1st September
West End and Broadway shows please come
St Peter and St Paul's Church
along - start times and ticket costs are on the
Gringley on the Hill
poster. A raffle and interval refreshments will
small plots are rented out to us for an annual fee of £10. If anyone is interested in joining our group,
Saturday 2nd September
then please speak to Mike and Joan for more
Lea Village Hall
information on 01427 718881.
feature at all venues. Happy listening.
The Foot Healthcare Clinic Main Road, Laughterton Tel: 07429 427607 thefoothealthcareclinic@yahoo.com Services include: Nail trimming • Callus reduction Corn enucleation • Ingrown toenails Fungal Nail treatment • Nail reconstruction Warm wax therapy • Diabetic foot care & advice Difficulty getting to the clinic? I can come to you
Part-time drivers required for occasional work A licence for 7.5 ton and the ability to tow a trailer would be desirable but not essential. CONTACT Email: janet@hensonfranklyn.co.uk Tel. 01427 718178
Jill Coates DipCFHP. MPSPract Registered Foot Healthcare Practitioner CRB/DBS checked
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Stuck for transport?
Why not register with the T H &W - Voluntary Car Scheme (serving the villages of Thorney, Harby and Wigsley with Spalford and N & S Clifton)
Parish Council Donations Our thanks go to the following parish councils who have contributed to the ongoing production of Trentside Links: Thorney £100 Fenton & Torksey Lock
£200
Kettlethorpe & Laughterton
£200
Marton & Gate Burton
£200
Torksey £200
We provide a community transport service to enable adult residents of all ages to access health-related services, shopping amenities, leisure & social activities during the day or evenings. Trips are charged at 45p per mile & must be booked in advance.
Brampton Parish Meeting
£50
Newton on Trent
£200
With the ongoing support of the parish councils we can continue to deliver a
For information & to register contact Scheme Co-ordinator: Clare Welfare: Tel/Text: 07717 178800 Email: thwvcs@gmail.com If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer driver it would be great to hear from you too.
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Marton & Gate Burton Bowls Club During the winter, members meet once a week, socially at the leisure centre to play indoor bowls where bowls, if required, can be provided. For more information please contact the Chairman John Barton on 01427 719051
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 2017
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gainsborough organ society The Weston Rooms, Hickman St Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ Thursday 29 June 7.30pm Brett Wales Licenced bar available at all events and free car parking opposite the rooms. For more information contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265
Marton and Gate Burton Summer Fayre Saturday 5 August 2017 3pm until 10pm on the Playing field behind the Village Hall, Trent Port Road, Marton
Macmillan Christmas Fayre Wednesday 22nd November 2017 11am - 4pm
Kettlethorpe Village Hall JUMBLE SALE St Helen’s Church, Gate Burton Saturday 9 th September 2017 at 7.30pm
Saturday 23 September
Renowned for being the most fun-filled night of the entire prom season, Last Night of the Proms will, once again, be streamed live to St Helen’s Church, Gate Burton. Come along and join in the flagwaving and singing!
Many Bargains
£12.50 per ticket, supper included Bar available for drinks or bring your own Tickets: Julian Needham 07958 617254 julian99@aegir.co.uk Helen Topp 07906 465867 topp@ btinternet.com Or available in Aegir Electronics, 39-41 Lea Rd, Gainsborough
11am to 2pm
Tea & Coffee will be available
LEA PARK TENNIS CLUB LEA, GAINSBOROUGH DN21 5JD TUESDAY EVENINGS 7.00-9.00pm The 2017 club season starts again in May. New members are always welcome and should contact: Phil Juhos 01427 613562
at The Old Rectory, Gate Burton by kind permission of Helen and Darren Topp Wide range of local craft, beauty and flowers stalls. A light lunch and coffee and cake will be served.
ADVERTISE YOUR LOCAL EVENT HERE Call Trentside Links on 01427 718837 or email editor@trentsidelinks.org
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and Cathedral, before returning to finish at
cancer in Lincoln and the surrounding areas.
the Lincolnshire Showground. EVENT CHARITY
ENTRIES NOW OPEN! The general entries to the 2017 Lincoln Half Marathon are now open. To secure your place enter through the OSB Events website at
www.osbevents.com/events/running/
lincoln-half-marathon/ You are also able to gain a place through Cancer Reseach UK, to find out more information or to apply for a place, visit their website at http://www.cancerresearchuk. org/support-us/find-an-event/lincoln-halfmarathon. THE COURSE The Lincoln Half Marathon start and finish will be within the Lincolnshire Showground, making it the perfect spot for those coming from Lincoln or further afield with plenty of space and on site parking. The showground will act as our race hub and there will be DJs and bands, along with fantastic food and drink vendors to keep you all on your feet and happy before and after the race! The course will not disappoint those who are hoping for a full tour of the beautiful city of Lincoln. The route will pass along the Fossdyke
Although a hill is promised, we also promise
CANCER RESEARCH UK
a music hotspot set up on Yarborough Road
The event will also be supporting Cancer
which will help keep you
Research UK, which is the
motivated all the way to
world's
the top!
dedicated to saving lives
leading
through research. They THE LOCATION
receive no government
The home of the beautiful
funding and rely on people
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln has so much to
like you to help fund their groundbreaking
offer as a half-marathon location, for both
work into preventing, diagnosing and
the runners and the spectators.
treating cancer.
Whether you want to wander the beautiful
People's chances of surviving cancer has
streets of uphill Lincoln taking in all the
doubled in the past 40 years, however, more
quaint shops, galleries and cafes, or you
than one in three of us will still get cancer at
want to learn the history of this fascinating
some point.
city by exploring the castle or climbing into the rafters of the cathedral, participants and their friends and family certainly won’t be lost for something to do over the race weekend. EVENT CHARITY ETHAN MAULL 'UP YOURS TO CANCER' FOUNDATION The Lincoln Half Marathon will be supporting a fantastic local charity, The Ethan Maull ‘Up Yours to Cancer’ Foundation, which is ultimately aiming to fund a home in Lincoln where families can stay whilst their children receive cancer treatment. This is a charity that is close to our hearts at OSB Events. We’re so happy that we’re able to support them in their mission to improve facilities to families whose children are affected by
DATE 01 October 2017 ENTRIES 5000 VENUE Lincolnshire Showground DISTANCES 13.1 Miles PRICE £32.00 UKA Member + Admin Fee £34.00 Non UKA Member + Admin Fee COURSE RECORDS Male - 1:08:15 Female - 1:24:23
Canal, through the stunning Brayford Wharf, before heading uphill towards historic 8
Lincoln to take in the sights of Lincoln Castle
charity
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parish council contacts 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 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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Kettlethorpe Village Hall Available for Hire
Marton & Gate Burton Village Hall for Hire
Fully Equipped Kitchen, Seating, Crockery & Cutlery for 80
Holds up to 100 Cost £11 per hour or £8 to villagers
Also Children’s Tables & Chairs Centrally Heated Disabled Access & Toilets
To book contact Lorraine on 01427 718422
Brochure available from Ann Close 01427 718517 Enquiries and Bookings: Sharon Wilcox Phone: 01427718637 Mobile: 07813564319 sharon.wilcox@yahoo.co.uk
recycling centres Lincoln - Great Northern Terrace Lincoln , Lincolnshire, LN5 8LG Monday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Tuesday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Millfield Golf Club
Thursday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Affordable GOLF - One of the lowestcost clubs in the Midlands
Friday
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Contact John Thomson on 07722 055713 www.millfieldgolfclub.co.uk
Gainsborough - Long Wood Road Corringham Road Industrial Estate Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1QB
Carer and Toddler Group
Monday
9.00am - 4.00pm
St Peter’s Church Newton on Trent Every Tuesday in school term time 1-30 pm until 2-30 pm
Tuesday Closed
First visit free. £1.50 per family thereafter to include tea/coffee and biscuits for the carer and snacks for the toddlers
Friday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday
9.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed
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The Groovy Garden Company started a few
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The Groovy Garden Company after the exhibition.
years ago with the idea of making beautiful and creative items that work in a functional
We are passionate about looking after our
way for your home and garden. We aim to
countryside and its inhabitants and we make a range of items for wildlife to live in and feed from. We also make bespoke products that include fairy doors (each has its own address!), homes, bird feeders and furniture for your
use, wherever possible, local and natural materials. We recycle, upcycle and create from new. Our favourite materials include: reject scaffolding planks, old fencing, forestry and garden refuse, factory waste and anything we think that we can put to good use - I’ve even been known to empty a bottle so we could use it for a bird feeder- all for the company you understand! At the moment, we have an exciting new project working on an exhibition that we have been asked to take part in at Doddington Hall’s Summer of Imagination.
garden. If there is something you have in mind and want it creating then get in touch. Currently we are very fortunate to be able to sell Groovy Garden items in various places, Ellicar Gardens near Gringley on the Hill; The Bottle and Glass in Harby; Spinney Farm at Carr Lane and The Christmas Shop at Hall Farm, Collingham Road. Very soon we will have some Groovy Garden items for sale at Doddington Hall in the Gatehouse. Each piece we create is different. They are all handmade and this can sometimes be
reflected in what you see. We try and keep to a natural wood finish, but when we do use paint we limit it to five colours, and use Farrow and Ball. If you’re looking for that perfect something then perhaps we are not for you. If you like the idea that we have created something from materials previously thought of as not useful and would have been thrown away, then you might like our ideas... We are on Facebook and regularly show what we are trying out at that moment in time and let you know what craft events we are going to attend. We also have a website www.ggco.co.uk and you can contact us via both of these or email me at: pauline@ggco.co.uk
It starts on 23rd July 2017 and runs until the end of the summer holidays. We have made some beautiful fairy homes and some rather lovely bug homes, all of which will be for sale
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Summer Term at Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School
The term started with a Wow Day to launch
Wilks for all the Reception children in the
our topic about the Wild West. Children
Centurion Partnership of schools, over 80
and staff came dressed as characters that
children in total. ‘I wanted our youngest
would have been at home in any Western
children to have an opportunity to gather
movie and abandoned the usual timetable
together for a special event and we kept our
to complete a range of activities including
fingers crossed that the weather would be
making dream catchers and coil pots in the
on our side.’
form of snakes. We also created ‘Wanted’ posters to help catch some of the grisly
Oxfam Dressed by the Kids Day – The
outlaws who turned up to the event. The
teachers and teaching assistants took the
afternoon was rounded off with ‘bangers
plunge and allowed the children to decide
and beans’ around a campfire. Yeehah!
what they should wear for this charity event and they didn’t hold back! The result - wigs,
Our sporting endeavours included golfing
leg warmers, tutus and a kaleidoscope of
coaching for our older pupils who enjoyed
colour.
a session in school and one at Millfield Golf Course led by professional golfer Brian Cummings. The pupils had a fantastic time in the summer sunshine and several then attended the Open Day at the golf course. Watch this space for champions of the future! Our youngest pupils went to Scampton Church of England Primary School to attend 12
a Teddy Bears’ Picnic organised by Mrs Sam
The school has launched a Children’s Community Enterprise Scheme and has started contacting local businesses to set up links that will provide the children with experiences to develop skills related to business and the commercial world, while at the same time offering marketing exposure to the companies involved. If this is something your company would be interested in, or if you want any further information about the school, please contact us on 01777 228365 or email us at enquiries@newton-on-trent.lincs.sch.uk.
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Trentside Memories
It’s still not too late to order our locally produced book ‘Trentside Memories’ which contains over 300 bygone photos and stories such as, ‘Torksey, the Town that Died’, ‘The Naughty Nuns of Knaith’ and ‘The Marton Feast’, as well as local residents’ memories of life in the villages. Compiled by the Trentside Links team and a variety of volunteers you can order the book direct from us by calling 01427 718837. Samples and copies are also available at: Newton on Trent Post Office K&A’s Marton The Elms Reception NEW: Now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1907516395
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'NADFAS' Gainsborough and District Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Trinity Centre, concentrating on the most interesting of Holbein’s fabulous pictures ‘The Ambassadors’. He constantly reminded his listeners of this setting in time – 4pm on Good Friday 1553…
The next meeting of the Society is on September 7th when Tim Porter will speak
Hans Holbein was the first great mainland
on ‘English Gothic’.
painter to spend much time in England and he brought with him a sophistication
Always at 1.45pm in the Trinity Arts Centre,
and skill, with far-reaching consequences
Gainsborough (01427 676655) on the first
for this island’s artistic development. His
Thursday of the month (ex Jan, July and
Ambassadors is recognised by the National
August)
Gallery as one of its greatest treasures. It dates from a tradition in the arts when
For Membership call 01427 788550. Visitors
no object was without meaning and
are very welcome for £5 entrance.
symbolism. However, practically all of this meaning has been lost to the modern
Further info from Chair: Jillian Horberry
observer. This lecture considered the
01427 752230. A light lunch is bookable for
tempestuous circumstances of its creation
12 midday with Rachel by the preceding
and the many hidden messages concealed
Monday on 01427 838780 or Polly on 01427
within it. The painting told us much about
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the state of Europe at the time and the hopes and fears of its major players, with
‘The Mystery of Holbein’s Ambassadors’ Anthony Russell gave the June lecture to members of the Fine Arts Society at the
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many parallels today.
The Vikings at Torksey The Viking armies that invaded Britain in the ninth century were far larger than had previously been realised, according to academic research that forms the basis for a groundbreaking virtual reality project. A major exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum, staged in partnership with the British Museum, draws on new research by the universities of York and Sheffield. According to Professor Dawn Hadley, one of the codirectors of the universities’ project at the site of a Viking winter camp, archaeologists and historians had thought that the invading Viking armies numbered in the low hundreds. But archaeological work at the camp on the River Trent at Torksey, Lincolnshire, suggested otherwise. “Our work at Torksey has revealed a camp 55 hectares in area, the size of some 75 football pitches,” Hadley said. “This reflects an army which, along with women, children, and crafts workers and traders, must have been several thousand strong, larger than most towns of the period.”
several thousand strong, larger than most
“Torksey was much more than just a handful
The exhibition also reflects events of the year
towns of the period.”
of hardy warriors,” he said. “This was a
865 AD, when a large Viking force landed
huge base…from the finds we know, for
in East Anglia. It is described in the Anglo-
The VR project at the Yorkshire exhibition
example, that they were repairing their
Saxon Chronicle, the main contemporary
presents those findings in an immersive
boats here and melting down looted gold
documentary source, as the ‘Great Army’
reproduction of the camp’s life. Armed
and silver to make ingots or bars of metal
because it was much larger than previous
with virtual reality helmets, visitors will be
they used to trade. Metal detectorists have
raiding parties.
transported back to the camp where Vikings
also found more than 300 lead game-pieces,
camped out in their thousands during the
suggesting the Vikings were spending a lot
Torksey was a perfect defensive and strategic
winter of AD 872-3 while they prepared
of time playing games waiting for spring
position. Hadley said: “Here Anglo-Saxon
for conquest. They are seen melting down
and the start of their next offensive.”
scribes tell us that the army overwintered
stolen loot, repairing ships and playing a favourite strategic board game.
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but, working with metal detectorists, we The virtual reality scenes are based on
have now been able to identify the actual
actual objects found by archaeologists and
site and nature of the camp.
Professor Julian Richards, Hadley’s co-
metal detectorists at Torksey, recreating
director on a project focusing on the camp,
a camp where boats and weaponry were
“Over 1,500 objects have been found, and
commented that the project was the first
being patched up and replaced, objects like
the visitor will take part in a number of
to present the Viking world via immersive
jewellery were being made for trading and
vignettes which show their use. For example,
virtual reality.
clothes were being repaired. Continued on page 17...
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, in ‘Games Night’, they will see a group of Vikings sitting round a board game, using some of the 300 lead playing pieces found on the site, to play an old Norse strategy game – hnefatafl. “In another scene, some warriors are busy repairing one of their ships, drawn up on the river bank, as reflected in the iron rivets we have found.” Richards said: “These extraordinary images offer a fascinating snapshot of life at a time of great upheaval in Britain. The Vikings had previously often raided exposed coastal monasteries and returned to Scandinavia
in winter but in the later ninth century they
Yorkshire Museum.
came in larger numbers and decided to stay. This sent a very clear message that they now
For more information vivit the Yorkshire
planned not only to loot and raid, but to
Museum website at
control and conquer.”
www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
The virtual reality exhibition will feature alongside
prized
exhibits
from
the
British Museum and Yorkshire Museum’s collections. The exhibition is entitled Viking:
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Public Spaces Protection Order Additional measures to tackle environmental crime and antisocial behavior in Lincolnshire are to be rolled out over the coming weeks. A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is set to be introduced to help tackle areas of West Lindsey that generate high levels of littering and dog fouling complaints. West Lindsey have recently recruited a new Community Enforcement Officer – Luke Thomson. When questioned on the challenges the job offers Luke replied: “This new job role has numerous challenges involving all areas of antisocial behaviour within the West Lindsey community – varying from getting abandoned vehicles removed from the
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streets, to acting on envirocrimes such as fly-
years now, creating extra workload for the
tipping and early presentation of household
StreetForce team, with them having to use
waste.
extra resources to keep on top of waste that is being discarded daily. The community
Within my role I will be taking an active
needs to understand that their waste is their
approach to tackling these issues, being
responsibility, not the responsibility of the
out and about within the community and
council and any neglect of waste will result
seeing these problems first hand – this
in consequences.”
requires me to work across all local service areas, gathering evidence of antisocial
Luke continued to add: “Our longterm aim is
behaviour and envirocrimes; then using the
to create a community that works together
appropriate formal and informal action. I am
and works with us in understanding that
also required to act on any casework that
this should be a district to be proud of – for
gets reported to our customer service team.
too long now waste buildup and fly-tipping has been an issue, creating unsightly areas
“One of our longterm aims is to achieve
that are hazardous to the environment.
a cleaner safer community within West
Importantly I want people to understand I
Lindsey and reduce the weekly build-up of
am here to improve the area, act on things
waste caused my littering and dog fouling.
that will make their standard of living better
It’s been an on-going issue for a number of
and act on issues that have been ongoing
for far too long�. If members of the public are caught littering or failing to clear up
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after their dog, they will be issued with a ÂŁ75 Fixed Penalty Notice. Luke regularly patrols areas throughout West Lindsey, but if you feel your area needs particular attention then fill out an online report form via the following link: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my- services/refuse-recycling- and-yourenvironment Once you have submitted your online form, Luke will look at addressing the issues raised as soon as possible.
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noticeboard
what’s on in torksey Group
Day
Time
Place
Contact
Torksey Gardeners
1st Wednesday of the month
11.30am Torksey Tea Room
Christina 01427 718539
Torksey Craft Group
2nd Wednesday of the month
2pm
Torksey Tea Room
Margaret 01427 717110
Torksey Book Club
3rd Tuesday of the month
11am
Torksey Tea Room
Joyce 01427 717686
Torksey History Group
3rd Wednesday of the month
2pm
Torksey Tea Room
Ray 01427 717435
Croquet Club
Tuesday & Saturday afternoons
1.30pm
Torksey village green Joe 01427 717846
Walking Group
Call for details
10.30am Elms top car park
Anne 01427 717492
what’s ON at village hall marton Day
Group
Time
Contact
Monday
Youth Club
4pm
Elaine 07702 830633 or Gareth 07584 027742
Monday
Line Dancing
7.30pm
Christine or Richard 01427 617205
Monday
Indoor Bowls
2pm
Di or Jon 01427 718304
Monday
Arts Class*
2pm
Joyce 01427 717686 or David 01427 718854
2nd Monday of the month
Village Hall
7.30pm
David 01427 718275 or Rachael 07783 659745
Committee Meeting* Tuesday
Puppy Classes**
6.30pm
Cassie or Sandra 07947 916287 or 01427 718269
1st Tuesday of the month
Parish Council
7pm
Steve 01427 718793 or Gill 01427 718377
Meeting * Wednesday
Yoga
10am
Chris 01427 718558
3rd Wednesday of the month
Women’s Institute
7.30pm
M Scott 01427 718844
Wednesday
Arts Class*
2pm
Arnold 01427 718534
Thursday
Mother & Toddlers
9am
Gemma 01427 717778
Thursday
Junior Dog Training** 6.30pm
Cassie or Sandra 07947 916287 or 01427 718269
Adult Dog Training** 7.30pm 1st Friday of the month
Marton Grub Club
12.30pm
Chris 01427 718558 or Lorraine 01427 718422
Sunday
Dog Training
9.30am
Irene 01427 611535
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Torksey & Newton Church Services For information concerning church services at Torksey and Newton please ring the individual church
noticeboard St Helen’s, Thorney with Wigsley Church and Community News
wardens as follows:
August 6th Holy Communion at Thorney 10.30am
TORKSEY
Sunday 20th Morning Worship at St Helen’s 10.30am We are trying out a new Order of Service Do come along and give your view afterwards
Mrs Elizabeth Rose 01427 719027 NEWTON ON TRENT Mrs Kay Minnitt 01777 228777 Mr Mike Price 01777 228437
St Peter’s Church Torksey “Bring a Tin Sunday” every 4th Sunday in the month. The tins and packets will go to Gainsborough Salvation Army and Lincoln Community Larder.
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 contacting one of the Trustees: Mrs Rosalie Fowler 07989 450 309 Mrs Anne Wingham 01427 717 545 Mrs Sharon Mosedale 01427 718 538 22
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September 3rd Communion at Harby at 10.30am September 17th Morning Worship 10.30am Saturday 30th September Macmillan Coffee Afternoon 2.30 - 4pm in church
Thorney Open Church Times Are Changing
From September we will be opening St Helen’s Church, Thorney each Wednesday afternoon from 2.30 - 4pm for quiet prayer and contemplation. This is instead of being open each Thursday. We hope this will not be inconvenient for our regular attenders and look forward to welcoming newcomers. This will mean that a church is open in our East Trent group of churches every day of the week, either for an act of worship, or for quiet prayer. Just inside church you will find cards on a table on which you can write prayer requests which can be left for us to use in our services. There are candles which can be lit and there are suggested prayers which you might like to use. All welcome.
Coffee mornings and library van
Wednesdays: August 2nd • August 30th • September 27th • October 25th Church is open from 10.30am to 12noon for coffee, chat and raffle. The library van is parked outside from about 11.15 to 11.45, so do support our local mobile library and come along to catch up on all the news. We look forward to seeing you in church! Pastoral enquiries: Rev Mandy Cartwright, tel: 01636 361657 zemail: revdmand@hotmail.com All other enquiries, including baptisms and weddings: Mrs Christine Hasman Tel 01636 679105 email: admin@easttrentchurches.org.uk
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Lincoln ● Saxilby with connections to Gainsborough 106 SSH
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To comply with Department of Transport guidance, this service connects at Saxilby. The connection is guaranteed and passengers may stay on the vehicle.
Lincoln City Bus Station Lincoln Unity Square Lincoln Castle Academy Saxilby High Street Fenton Torksey Hume Arms Marton Church Sturton by Stow Stow Willingham Gate Burton Kexby Chapel Upton Knaith Park Knaith Lea Green Gainsborough Lea Rd Stn Gainsborough Bus Station Laughton Lane End
Gainsborough
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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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Departs TESCO . . . . . . . . . . . Gainsborough Corringham (Becket Arms). . . . Springthorpe. . . . . . . . . . . . . Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kexby Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . Willingham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sturton (School). . . . . . . . . . . Sturton (Crossroads). . . . . . . . Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . . Marton Church. . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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