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January 2018 Issue 199
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Trentside Links www.trentsidelinks.org MAGAZINE Editorial Sue Oliver - 01427 718837 editor@trentsidelinks.org
Newton on Trent Community Group ���������������04 Highlighting social events for residents
Bransby Horses ����������������������������������������������������������06 Rescued horses need your support
Distribution Emma Barratt - 01427 718985
Poppy Appeal ������������������������������������������������������������08
Website & advertising Jon Oliver - 01427 718837
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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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Results from the 2017 collection A brief history
Blowing the cobwens away in Kettlethorpe
Councillors Needed �������������������������������������������������18 Representation is needed at Fenton and Torksey Lock
Community Noticeboards ��������������������� 09, 15, 21 Events and contacts in the local area
Church Services ���������������������������������������������������������22 Information on services and clergy in the local area
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Christmas Eve Party at Laughterton
Santa Run
Thanks to all who attended the children's Christmas Eve party at Laughterton. An excellent
Thank you to everyone who sponsored
afternoon was had by all, with a visit from the big man himself Father Christmas.
team Kyme in the 2017 Lincoln Santa Fun
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Run. We raised over £120. The event raised £70 in donations and these will be split between Newton on Trent school and Ethan's charity. Massive thanks to the Friendship Inn and Jamie for all the entertainment for both young and old!
The Reverend Writes
Dear Friends February is a month for love and romance. St Valentine’s Day turns our shop windows red and heart-filled as sales of cards, flowers and chocolates soar. It’s so natural to give a gift or a love token to show how we feel isn’t it? Sometimes it’s good if that gift is costly and extravagant, because it proves that our heart’s desire is serious. Surprisingly this year, St Valentine’s Day falls on the same day as Ash Wednesday. That’s the day which marks the beginning of Lent, the six-week period of preparation Continued on page 4...
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for Easter. Lent is often a time of fasting, it’s an opportunity to think about your life, what happened at Easter and maybe to give up some luxury or pastime that you think you can’t live without. We start Lent, on Ash Wednesday, with a love token, but it’s not a pink heart or flowers. The Ash Wednesday symbol is a cross, it’s a cross made from the ash of last year’s palm crosses which is smeared onto our foreheads. This may seem an odd thing to do, especially on Valentine’s Day, but you know, the cross is the greatest love symbol of all time. On Palm Sunday, when we get our palm crosses, we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey; he willingly went towards certain death, faced treachery and abandonment, endured a rigged trial and torture and died an agonising death. Why did he do that? Because of his love for all of us, because he didn’t want people and God to be separated and he did all that was needed to bring us back together. That was Jesus’ heart’s desire and that was a huge price to pay, so surely now we cannot doubt that we are loved.
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Of course, it’s even better than this. Jesus died, but three days later he rose again from the dead. I think the only thing that will never die is love, and because Jesus is all love, he couldn’t stay dead and all of our wonderful romantic words and gifts point to that perfect love with which Jesus loves us. In church, we’ll be celebrating St Valentine’s Day, Mothering Sunday and Easter, great celebrations of love, so look out for details and do join us, because love has got to be worth celebrating. God bless you all Revd Mandy
Newton on Trent Community Group Social Evening Our Christmas party was a triumph. Live music, mulled wine and plenty of dancing ensured that everyone was certainly in the festive spirit by the end of the night! Now into 2018, we plan to still hold a social
evening every last Friday of the month at 7.30pm in St Peter’s church. Entry is £2 per person to cover overheads and please bring your own drinks and glasses. Everyone welcome. We are looking at holding themed evenings during March, June and September. If anyone has got any ideas what they would like to do and can help support it, then please do get in touch with the committee. Toddler Group This is held during school term-times only on a Tuesday afternoon between 1.30pm and 3pm. Money has been used from a community grant to pay for new toys for the
children to play with and the session is run
Soup and Roll Lunch
Come along to one of our events next time
by volunteer parents. A charge of £1.50 per
A new event has now been set up by the
and say hello. If you would like to know
family is required and drinks and snacks are
committee to hold a ‘Soup and Roll Lunch’.
more about our events, please email us on
included for both children
This is also to be held in St
newtonontrentcommunity@hotmail.com
and adults. As this is a
Peter’s church on every
or call 01777 228244.
volunteer-run group, we
3rd Thursday of the month
are always in need of new
from 12pm until 2pm. Cost
Remember to like us on Facebook
people and parents willing
is £1 per person which will
@Newton on Trent Community pages.
to help out in any way. If
include your soup, bread
you can spare some time
roll, gateau and coffee. All
to help out or if you require
are welcome with the first
further information, please contact us on the
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lunch to be held on Thursday 18th January.
details below. We feel the community is slowly building Coffee Morning
with our various events and activities, but a
The coffee mornings are still held the first
community is about people and we are still
Saturday of every month in the church
actively asking people to get involved. We
10.30am until 12:30pm. Hot drinks, cakes, a
have met so many people and made new
raffle and a book stall are available. All are
friendships along the way and think others
welcome.
would feel the same.
Stuck for transport? Why not register with the T H &W - Voluntary Car Scheme (serving the villages of Thorney, Harby and Wigsley with
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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. 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
Jill Coates DipCFHP. MPSPract
driver it would be great to hear from you too.
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News from Bransby Horses
equine rescue and welfare charity.
Local Charity Seeking Volunteers for
area, as well as growing and maintaining
Tickets include admission to the horse trials
50th Anniversary Year
plants to display around the site throughout
on Friday 13th April, a cream tea in the
the year.
hospitality marquee and a guided course walk of the Grantham
Bransby Horses was founded in 1968 and over the last five decades has rescued,
Volunteering at Bransby
Cup cross country course
rehabilitated and rehomed thousands of
Horses
with 2017 British team
horses, donkeys and mules. In 2018 Bransby
rewarding
Horses celebrates its 50th anniversary and
and an opportunity to
is looking for new volunteers to help with
meet new people, as
Limited
exciting projects throughout the year.
well as gain additional
available, to purchase
can
be
a
experience
reserve Alex Bragg. are
skills and knowledge. If you are interested
online please visit www.belton-horse.co.uk.
The Donated Goods and Tack Shop is run
in dedicating some time and improving
Each ticket sold will directly aid Bransby
entirely by volunteers and Bransby Horses is
equine welfare, please email:
Horses.
seeking new and enthusiastic individuals to
volunteering@bransbyhorses.co.uk
ensure the smooth running of the enterprise
phone 01427 788464.
or
idyllic courtyard at the Visitor Centre and is
Belton International Horse Trials Course
sure to be a hub of activity during the 50th
Walk & Cream Tea in Aid of Bransby
year celebrations.
Horses
As the year is packed with activities and
Belton International Horse Trials has
events the charity is also searching for
nominated Bransby Horses as its chosen
volunteers to help with community
charity for 2018. To celebrate, an exclusive
engagement. This role will be varied and can
‘Course Walk & Cream Tea’ ticket offer is
range from internal activities at the charity,
available in aid of the Lincolnshire-based
to visiting county shows to raise awareness of the vital rescue and welfare work; no day will be the same! A new and exciting community gardening project will mark also the charity’s 50th anniversary and volunteers are needed to help with the initial set up of the gardening club, including renovation of the garden
For further information please contact Bransby Horses on 01427 788464 or visit
throughout the week. The shop is set in the
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tickets
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk.
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'NADFAS' Gainsborough and District Decorative and Fine Arts Society The next meeting of the Society is on February 1st 2018. The AGM is at 1pm followed at 1.50pm by Brian MacDonald who will speak on ‘Tribal Rugs: Treasures of the Black Tent’ (no meeting in January). Always at 1.45pm in the Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough (01427 676655) on the first Thursday of the month (ex Jan, July and August). For Membership call 01427 788550. Visitors are very welcome for £5 entrance. Further info from Chair: Jillian Horberry 01427 752230. A light lunch is bookable for 12 midday with Cooks the Caterers on 01469
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theme running through would seem to be
Monday please!
that of death and rebirth, and that green means life with the violent expulsion of sin.
David Bostwick, well-known local historian stepped in at the 11th hour to deliver the
Perhaps then, the Green Man appears
December Christmas lecture to members
on our medieval churches as a symbol of
of the Fine Arts Society at the Trinity Centre,
resurrection, tying together the ancient
when rail disruption prevented Peter
pagan symbols associated with spring to
Medhurst from reaching Gainsborough.
the Christian faith.
His research over 25 years and explanation
Or perhaps the medieval stonemasons were
of his subject ‘The Green Man’ was received
just hedging their bets and incorporating
with huge success. Glance upwards as you
the Green Man into the fabric of the religious
approach or enter many of Britain’s great
buildings as a safety measure, to make
cathedrals and churches, and it is more than
doubly sure of the coming of spring and a
likely you will catch sight of the Green Man
plentiful harvest!
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gazing down at you. It was a wonderful lecture for Christmas and But who is this strange green figure,
the Fine Arts Society was very grateful to
surrounded by foliage, often with leaves
him.
spilling forth from his mouth? The common
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The Royal British Legion 2017 Poppy Appeal
News From Thorney
shops. Under these changed circumstances, I can see this year’s collection becoming the measure upon which we will judge subsequent appeals. On behalf of the Royal British Legion may I therefore thank you all for your kind This year’s Poppy Appeal raised £2101.54
donations and to those schools, shops, pubs
in our local area. In comparison with last
and local businesses for their continued
year’s total (£2715.46) this may at first glance
support of this highly-respected charity.
appear disappointing, but I would remind readers that there were no house-to-house
Finally, may I offer you all my very best
collections this year owing to the no cold-
wishes for 2018, but please occasionally
calling issue. So, given that almost 50% of
pause and reflect through the year as to
the previous year’s total was from house-
how grateful we all should be for our armed
to-house, the current figure looks extremely
services, they are there, and have been
good.
throughout history, to safeguard us from outside threats. It is through their courage
It now appears that house-to-house
and sacrifice that we are allowed to live as
collections are increasingly becoming a
we do today and every day.
thing of the past with more emphasis being placed on static and street collections.
Thank you all again.
Clearly for us, owing to the rural nature of our geographic area, there is little opportunity
Richard Farley
to make up the shortfall. In future no doubt
Poppy Appeal Organiser
our population will source their poppies
01427 717030
and make their donations when they are
Email: richardafarley@btinternet.com
out shopping, visiting supermarkets and
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Our thanks to all who attended our Christmas Craft Fair in November. It was great to see such variety on the stalls and especially good to welcome ladies of the Fenton Knitting Group. Altogether £375.75 was raised. Our thanks to so many who donated items and time. Our Carols by Candlelight was another wonderful evening and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the band, the singing and the opportunity to get together. Many thanks to all who have kindly donated items for the Newark foodbank. Our next collection will be picked up on Wednesday14th March, when we are open for our coffee morning. Items particularly wanted by then include toilet rolls, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, men’s toiletries especially, washing-up liquid,
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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 Mrs Ella Coulson, Clerk 47 Willingham Road, Knaith Park Gainsborough, DN21 5ES Tel: 07871 969655 ella.cinders@hotmail.com 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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Carer and Toddler Group
Monday
9.00am - 4.00pm
St Peter’s Church Newton on Trent Every Tuesday in school term-time 1-30pm until 2-30pm
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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laundry tablets, long-life milk and fruit juices, jam, sugar, puddings, chocolate bars and biscuits. Nothing with alcohol included can be taken. Thank you for your continued support. Don’t forget our coffee mornings to coincide with the library van, every four weeks on Wednesdays. Our Christmas party special in December was a big success, with lots of fun and presents going home with everyone. The mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine went down well, as well as the usual biscuits, tea and coffee. Coming up: 14th February, 14th March, 11th April - Church is open from 10.30 to 12 noon and the library van visits from
for donations towards tea/coffee. It will be good to see you! Money collected goes towards improving facilities in church. Church is open for quiet reflection every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4pm. Cards to write on and candles to light are available close to the entrance. We look forward to seeing you soon. Anne and Anna Churchwardens
about 11.15am. We have a raffle and ask
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A Brief History of Pub Signs At a 2017 talk the Sturton and Stow History Society welcomed Ben Irving back and were more than happy to sit and listen to his colourful talk on the above subject. Ben is a proficient speaker and he soon has you in his capable hands, asking the audience little questions whilst pumping you full of information, all with jokey asides. Ben began by telling us why he had become interested in this subject and as with a lot of us, his curiosity was aroused when he was young and had to visit his paternal grandparents who lived in a small village which contained a church, chapel and two pubs. There was nothing for children to do in the village so whilst Ben played on the village street, he took great delight in
wondering why one of the pubs was called
signboards outside their premises due
The Lion and Lamb. He knew the owner
mostly to the fact that the majority of people
was a Mr Johnny Lamb so that was easy
could not read but could recognise pictorial
to translate but did it mean Mr Lamb kept
representations. But how did these pictorial
a lion in the back of the pub? Did he have
signs come about and what links them
an animal farm? It was easy to see why
together?
Ben is now full of information because he obviously was a nosey and inquisitive child
Ben explained that there was a definite link
- all to our benefit!
between the church, ale and breweries. For one - the lion represents the Resurrection;
We are all familiar with the huge variety
the lamb is the Messiah. To trace the
and strange conceptions displayed by
origins of these signs Ben took us back
inn signs and if you are like me, when you
initially to ancient Rome and Greece. In
notice a new one or a strange one when
Pompeii a number of signs worked in
visiting other parts of the country, you say to
stone or terracotta have been found. One
yourself, I must look that up (with a hundred
of these represented two slaves carrying
other things!). Well, after his talk everyone
an amphora. Perhaps this design was a
in the audience had a much better insight
prototype of the Two Brewers. The Roman
into the naming of these establishments.
wine seller indicated his trade by displaying
We know that back along the timeline it
an evergreen bush and so possibly in the
was customary for tradespeople to display
days when Britain was under Roman rule the
Snowdrop Walk Knaith Hall near Gainsborough Sunday 18th February 2018 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. 12
Entrance is £2.50 in aid of St Mary’s Church. Knaith Hall is on the A156 Lincoln/Gainsborough
practice was adopted in this country. The
hops; a type of beer brewed using a warm
'Tabernae' would hang vine leaves outside
fermentation method, resulting in a sweet,
to show that they sold wine - in Britain, as
full-bodied and fruity tasting drink. Women
vine leaves are rare (due to the climate!),
brewed the majority of ale for both domestic
small evergreen bushes were substituted.
and commercial use in England before the
From the earliest times, innkeepers were
Black Death. Ale represented a key part of the
obliged to display a sign which, in its
medieval English diet as it was both the most
simplest form, consisted of a pole set up in
affordable and clean beverage available.
front of the house or which projected from
Women's role in the medieval ale industry
the wall. If both wine and ale were sold, then
likely grew out of the traditional household
both bush and pole would be hung outside.
responsibilities of wives and daughters who
These long poles or 'ale stakes', might have
time of James I and VI of Scotland who came
had to brew ale to give to their families. To
been used to stir the ale outside the doors of
to the throne in 1603. James ordered that the
turn a profit, early medieval women became
the said establishments.
heraldic red lion of Scotland be displayed on
‘small-scale retailers’ by selling goods they
all buildings of importance - including pubs!
already produced for private consumption.
The naming of inns and pubs became
The Plough is a particularly common pub
Ben showed us a slide of the famous ale wife,
common by the 12th century. In 1393,
name in rural areas. The name itself has
Elinour Rummin c.1624 who ran an alehouse
King Richard II had passed an act making
been in use since the sixteenth century.
near Leatherhead in Surrey. However,
it compulsory for pubs and inns to have a
In the Middle Ages, and at the time of the
shortly after this date the beverage turned
sign (his own emblem the 'White Hart' in
ploughing season, ploughs were often
from ale to beer. Ale only kept for three
London) in order to identify them to the
blessed in a ceremony in which a plough
days whereas beer, made with hops, kept
official ale taster. Ever since then, inn names
was decorated. A collection would be raised
for three weeks - no competition. Supplying
and signs have reflected, and followed,
in the parish and the 'plow money' was used
beer then became a man's work because
British life at that time. Before King Henry VIII
to brew a special plough ale.
money was required for hop production and a working woman of that time did not
and the Reformation, many had a religious
have her own money.
theme, for example 'The Cross(ed) Keys', the
Historical allusions can be seen with 'Trip to
emblem of St Peter. When Henry split with
Jerusalem' in Nottingham and the 'Saracen's
the Catholic church, names were changed
Head', the latter occurs in quite a few towns
Bringing us right up to date, Ben added a
from religious themes to 'The King's Head' or
around the country. Both names are taken
piece on the history of J D Wetherspoons -
'The Rose & Crown'. The rose is said to be the
from the days of the Crusades.
a 21st-century success in the world of pubs. Wetherspoons was actually founded by
Tudor rose of the House of Lancaster. There are many 'Royal Oaks' too referring
someone called Tim Martin in 1979 who
The traditional names such as the Green
to the famous tree at Boscobel in which
opened his first pub on Colney Hatch Lane
Dragon and Red Dragon comes from
Charles II is said to have hidden after the
in Muswell Hill, north London. He took the
George and the Dragon showing a variety
Battle of Worcester.
surname from a teacher at school who had told him he would never amount to
of interpretations of the patron saint administering the death blow to the beast. Thinking of the village of Sturton…
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Amid all of the colourful sign details, Ben
anything and the initials were taken from
explained the difference between ale and
J.D. ‘Boss' Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard,
beer. Not being a beer drinker, I had always
his favourite programme. A piece of light
assumed that the word ale was simply an
information to end on!
The Red Lion is probably the most common
old name for beer - wrong! Historically, the
name for a pub and originates from the
term ale referred to a drink brewed without
Sharron Banham
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New Year’s Day Walk Our thanks to Rodger and Alison
Kettlethorpe woods on New Year’s
Brownlow who kindly took some
Day followed by hot sausage rolls,
residents on a guided tour around
mulled wine and mince pies!
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gainsborough organ society The Weston Rooms, Hickman St Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ Sunday 11 March 2.30pm Phil Kelsall Thursday 29 March 7.30pm Pete Shaw Thursday 26 April 7.30pm Ian House Licenced bar available at all events and free car parking opposite the rooms. For more information contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265
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 Barry Greenlees on 01427 788911
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Blood pressure measurement
Minor ailments scheme
High Street, Collingham, Newark, NG23 7LB Tel: 01636 893038 email: collingham.pharmacy@nhs.net
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Gainsborough Choral Society Music for Holy Week, including Stainer’s Crucifixion
7.30pm, Saturday, 24th March, 2018 at All Saints Parish Church, Gainsborough, DN21 2JR The Spring concert falls at the start of Holy Week and has been devised with this in mind. A small chamber orchestra will be employed, using a rarely-played orchestration to accompany Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’ - the main work of the evening. Two soloists have already been employed, in the shape of the tried and trusted tenor Tom Morss and bass Terence Ayebare. Tickets may be purchased up to one month in advance from: Horsley’s, 27 Church Street, Gainsborough. Tickets also available online at www.wegottickets.co.uk, up to 4 weeks before the concert.
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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
noticeboard
please ring the individual church
St Helen’s, Thorney with Wigsley Church and Community News
wardens as follows:
FEBRUARY
TORKSEY
Sunday 4 10.30am Holy Communion
services at Torksey and Newton
Mrs Elizabeth Rose 01427 719027 NEWTON ON TRENT Mrs Kay Minnitt 01777 228777 Mr Mike Price 01777 228437
Sunday 18 10.30am a special Morning Worship to celebrate Valentine’s Day MARCH Sunday 4th 10.30am Communion at Harby
St Peter’s Church Torksey
Sunday 18 10.30am Morning Worship
“Bring a Tin Sunday” every 4th Sunday in the month.
Easter Sunday 1st April TBC
The tins and packets will go to Gainsborough Salvation Army and Lincoln Community Larder.
Don’t forget our coffee mornings to coincide with the library van, every four weeks on Wednesdays. Our Christmas party special in December was a big success, with lots of fun and presents going home with everyone. The mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine went down well, as well as the usual biscuits, tea and coffee.
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 Sharon Mosedale 01427 718 538 Mrs Anne Wingham 01427 717 545 Mrs Rosalie Fowler 07989 450 309 22
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Coming up: 14th February, 14th March, 11th April - Church is open from 10.30 to 12 noon and the library van visits from about 11.15am. We have a raffle and ask for donations towards tea/coffee. It will be good to see you! Money collected goes towards improving facilities in church. Church is open for quiet reflection every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4pm. Cards to write on and candles to light are available close to the entrance. Church is open for quiet reflection every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4pm. Pastoral enquiries: Rev Mandy Cartwright t: 01636 361657 e: revdmand@hotmail.com All other enquiries including baptisms and weddings to: East Trent Group Administrator: Mrs Christine Hasman t: 01636 679105 e: admin@easttrentchurches.org.uk
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Lincoln ● Saxilby with connections to Gainsborough 106 SSH
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0755 -----0800 0805 0808 0811 0813 0817 0821 0825 0840 0845
0927 0937 0940 0942 0946 0951 0956 0958 1001 1003 1005 1007 1010 1013 -1025
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1327 1337 1340 1342 1346 1351 1356 1358 1401 1403 1405 1407 1410 1413 -1425
1753 1804 1807 1809 1813 1818 1823 1825 1828 1830 1832 1834 1837 1840 -1850
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Gainsborough Bus Station Queen Elizabeth High Sch Corringham Springthorpe Heapham Upton Kexby Corner Willingham Stow Sturton by Stow Marton Church Torksey The Elms Fenton Laughterton Newton on Trent Saxilby High Street arrive
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1140 -1150 1153 1155 1157 1159 1201 1204 1207 1213 1219 1222 1225 1228 1241
1340 -1350 1353 1355 1357 1359 1401 1404 1407 1413 1419 1422 1425 1428 1441
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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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For additional journeys between Gainsborough and Lincoln please see separate InterConnect 100 timetable
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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13.00 13.10 13.15 13.18 13.21 13.23 13.26 13.29 14.01 14.02 14.10 14.12
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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