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Trentside Links March 2015 - Issue 182
March 2015 Issue 182
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Sheep and Lambs at Laughterton by Steve Clayton
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Editorial Sue Oliver - 01427 718837 trentsidelinks@yahoo.com
Over 60s Annual Party ������������������������������� 05
Your community organisation’s report on 2014
Fun and celebrations from Marton’s annual event
Distribution Emma Barratt - 01427 718985
Torksey Play Area ���������������������������������������� 06
Website & advertising Jon Oliver - 01427 718837
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DISTRIBUTORS Brampton Drinsey Nook Fenton (1) Fenton (2) Gate Burton Kettlethorpe Knaith Laughterton (1) Laughterton (2) Laughterton (3) Marton (1) Marton (2) Newton on Trent (1) Newton on Trent (2) Park Farm Stow Park Thorney Torksey Torksey (The Elms) Torksey Lock Torksey Lock (Little London Park)
Richard Farley Paul Barratt Chris East Sue Eyton-Williams Pat Hammond Anne Harris Rosemary Burke Bob Watkinson Simon Clarke Amy Willis Helen Gee Sandra Moody Gill Kyme Roger Vorbeck Paul Barratt Geoff Lloyd George Collins Elizabeth Rose The Red Hatters Sue Eyton-Williams Maureen Lyons
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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New play area opens
Residents from The Elms get creative
Gainsborough War Story ����������������������12-13 A local historian documents the early years of WWI
Torksey History Group ���������������������� 13 & 16 An article from a recent talk on Robert Grosseteste
WI Report �������������������������������������������������� 18-19 Updates from Kettlethorpe WI
Church Services ������������������������������������������� 27 Information on services and clergy in the local area
Front Cover Photo Our thanks to Steve Clayton for this issue’s photo for the front cover. We would like to feature more readers’ pictures so if you want to have a chance of getting on the front cover send you picture in now! Please send a high resolution version, contact details are on the left.
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An Update From Fenton & Torksey Lock Parish Council
A
s the newly-elected Chair Person
yourself able fill this vacancy please
of the Fenton and Torksey
contact myself on 01427 717650, and
Lock Parish Council I would, on
I will gladly explain the requirements
behalf of the council, like to convey
of the position.
our sincere thanks to Mrs S Shaw (Parish Clerk), Mrs T Flinders (Parish Council Chair Person) and Mrs J Ward (Parish Councillor) who, due to other commitments, found it necessary to resign from their posts on the council. Their input and efforts in dealing with council matters will be sorely missed as you will appreciate.
As voting public, you should be aware that the forthcoming May elections will afford you a chance
homes and on paths and pavements,
WLDC to be considered as parish
particularly in the Maltkiln area. This
councillors. Please exercise your
could be for a number of reasons.
right and vote, or, should you feel you would like be a member of the candidate.
Aikman as our new parish clerk, and we thank her for helping us out of the difficult position of having no clerk, after Mrs Shaw’s resignation. The Chair and Councillor’s resignations left us two councillors short of our requirement of seven. By co-opting Mr David Taylor, we have reduced the number to one. Therefore, should you consider
are unhappy about the amount of
of candidates who register with
number of parish councillors serving
have acquired the services of Mrs S
that some residents of Fenton
dog poo being left outside people’s
council, put your name forward as a
of seven. We are most fortunate to
I
t has been bought to our attention
to elect seven out of the number
Their resignations have reduced the on the council at five out of the total
Clearing Up After Your Dog
Should you wish to contact the council you can do so by contacting myself or any of the serving councillors whose telephone numbers are on the parish notice boards, or the clerk by the parish council email. Tony Longmate Parish Council Chairperson Fenton and Torksey Lock Parish Council
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Young children walking their dogs
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Dogs out without their owners
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People being lazy and either not bothering or not noticing
Either way it is unacceptable for people and children to have to dodge the faeces whilst inadvertently trampling it into their homes and further around the village on the soles of their shoes. There is a heavy fine so next time you are out with your dog please reach into your pocket for a poo bag and not deep into your pocket to pay a fine.
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Trentside Links Annual Report for 2013/14
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014 was a very good year for the
Trentside Links Website - Following
organisation with a number of
on from the magazine makeover the
success stories which has kept the
website update will be completed in
momentum for the project going. The
the spring. The website will continue
magazine as always continues to be
to link through to the photo archive
well received and there are a number
and magazine archive and will be a
C
hurch is open every Thursday from 2.30-4pm for quiet prayer
and contemplation. A coffee morning is held to coincide with the library van visit every four weeks. Next dates are: Wednesday 15th April,
of initiatives underway
focal point for anyone
13th May and 10th June. Come along
for 2015.
wanting to obtain
for a hot drink and some homemade
information on their
biscuits any time between 10.30 and
village’s roots.
12 noon.
magazine continues to
Historical Book Project
We collect on a regular basis for
attract a good amount
- The book project has
the Trussell Trust, who work with
of quality content with
moved on significantly
the homeless and families in
regular submissions
since my last report
trauma. Tinned or packet foods and
of articles and news
with confirmation
household items can be brought
coming from the
of the grant award
along when church is open. Thanks
community. We are
from the Lottery
for all of your generous donations
Trentside Links Magazine - The
finding that filling the space is not
Heritage Fund and receipt of the first
in the past. Our last donation was
an issue and in some cases we have
instalment. Work is now underway
double the previous one! (they weigh
to increase the number of pages in
collating the articles and photos by
everything). Well done!
the magazine to accommodate the
village and we are also in the process
content. The magazine design will go
of interviewing residents for their
through a small refresh for 2015 but
stories on life in the villages. We have
Anne Massey
the core format will remain the same.
also been supported by members
Thorney
Trentside Links Photo Archive - The archive still remains free to view via Flickr and always attracts interest from the public, asking questions and commenting on how the face of our community has changed over the
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News from Thorney
of the public who have researched old newspaper articles. At the next committee meeting in the spring we hope to be in a position to share with the committee some draft content of the book so far.
years. Further pictures have been
Finally I would like to thank all the
received from the community and
volunteers, committee members and
these have been scanned and stored,
members of the public who have
however for the time being these will
supported us in 2014 and we look
not be made public as they are to be
forward to another successful year in
used for the book project to ensure
2015.
we have some fresh content for readers.
We look forward to seeing you.
Jon Oliver - Acting Chairman
Kettlethorpe Village Hall
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Marton and Gate Burton Village Hall Over 60s Annual Party 17th January 2015 Chairman David Smith said it was a
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very enjoyable evening and would like to thank the committee, all the helpers, the entertainers and everybody who contributed to this annual village event.
Gainsborough Organ Society
Matt and Annette Wright, Marton residents, who were chosen to cut the cake at the annual party
O
ver 60 guests attended the
The WI did a ‘take-off’ of Cinderella
annual party held at the village
which was very funny. Diane Gibbs
hall. Guests were given a traditional
read her ‘naughty but nice’ poems
cold tea and a quiz and a raffle took
which caused a laugh. Our last form
place.
of entertainment was Angela White’s
The evening’s entertainment started with Sandra Tudor and Henry
folk group from Haxey which proved to be very popular.
showing off his canine tricks, aided
Each year the village hall committee
and abetted by Hannah and Pepper.
decides who will cut the cake,
Hamish Temple showed us his
pictured are Matt and Annette Wright
ability not to chop off Tyrese’s head,
and Chairman David Smith. Matt has
his magical skills held our guests’
been a Marton resident all his life, it
attention.
was also his birthday the next day.
The Weston Rooms Hickman Street Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ Thursday 30 April 7.30pm - Eddie Ruhier Thursday 28 May 7.30pm - Ryan Edwards Thursday 25 June 7.30pm - Matthew Bason Refreshments including licensed bar available at all events, free car parking opposite the rooms. Contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265
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Torksey Play Area Open For Business
T
he play area on the village green
to help with this please contact Roger
in Torksey is up and running and
Pilgrim on 01427 718388 or email
so are the children already using the play fort. The fort was erected in December, the fencing in January and all safety checks have been completed. The area was very well used over half-term, not only by children, parents and grandparents from Torksey, but also from surrounding villages .
rogerpilgrim69@gmail.com. An official opening of the area is taking place on April 18th between 2pm and 4pm. Children’s activities are planned to make the event fun for all. There will also be refreshments as well as the inevitable speeches. Let’s make this a village event, not just for those with children and
The committee is now hoping to
grandchildren, but for all who live in
purchase activity equipment suitable
Torksey and surrounding villages.
for smaller children and disabled children. Such equipment would include a basket swing, particularly
Millfield Golf Club
suitable for disabled children, and toddler (cradle) swings. More funds need to be raised for this second phase of the development and plans are in hand to contact funding bodies. However, any contributions are very welcome and if any individual, business or organisation would like
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Affordable GOLF - One of the lowest-cost clubs in the Midlands Contact John Thomson on 07722 055713 www.millfieldgolfclub.co.uk
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Lincolnshire Writer Sees Increased Demand for Speaking Engagements
T
then produced his most recent work, Close Observations.
he Elms at Torksey has proved
Thus after five years of city centre
Zelder began receiving requests to
to be an inspired move for local
living they decided to sell their boat
deliver talks to writing and reading
and move out to the countryside,
groups, often with an audience of
electing to buy a property on The
no more than six, but his passion for
author David Zelder. In 2008 David and his wife Pauline decided to retire early in order to enjoy their life more and to escape the pressure cooker that is business life nowadays. David was a chief executive of a large plc whilst Pauline was a customer service manager
Elms in Torksey. This
reading and writing in his talks has
was a decision they
persuaded others to have their work
have come to realise
published.
has enhanced their life considerably. Beautiful scenery, copious wildlife, calming walks by the Trent or the Fossdyke and the best of neighbours to live amongst.
The bookings for talks increased, as did the audience levels, which now often exceed 150. In addition the types of venues have become more varied, sometimes a village hall, and other times a community centre or even, in two cases, a church. There have been theatre appearances to enjoy and several times he has
for a major bank.
David starting his
been asked back after delivering a
They had spent 17
writing whilst still
successful talk.
years living in the lovely spa town of
working, he was often required to
Harrogate but decided they wanted a
write articles for magazines or other
complete change in their retirement
publications, but a major trauma as
years.
a child had been nagging away at his
Their decision to move to Lincolnshire was influenced by the beauty of the county, the friendly people and the fact they had bought a boat. They
brain for over 50 years. David had been kidnapped at gunpoint aged 11. An experience he has never talked about until four years ago.
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From a steady trickle David’s bookings can now reach as many three a month which presents its own challenge. There are scripts to write, screened presentations to produce and promotional work to undertake to ensure a wide audience. But living in such tranquil
took moorings on the Brayford Pool
In order to try and exorcise the
in Lincoln’s city centre and moved to
demons David wrote his acclaimed
their new property in Lincoln in 2009.
novel Yomping Outside which
Their boat, a modern motor cruiser,
currently is showing 4.7 stars on
was put to work for extended cruises
Amazon. The novel is about young
around the East Midlands. They
females being kidnapped in Eastern
enjoyed countless cruises down to
Europe. He then produced some
Boston, along the Trent to Newark or
short stories and was delighted when
up the Chesterfield Canal to Retford.
he received three awards in short
David regularly speaks on radio and
After six glorious years of boating
story competitions, including two
seeks to alert listeners to the fact
a change of lifestyle was called for
first prizes. Some of his poetry and
that there are thousands of women
(perhaps influenced by advancing
short stories were picked up by two
years!).
publishers in 2012, and in 2014 he
surroundings at The Elms makes all of this much easier and the local environment gives this member of the ‘grey £ community’ the chance to produce and deliver thoughtprovoking and entertaining talks to adult audiences of all backgrounds.
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session. Then audience members will
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and children kidnapped every year, according to the latest Interpol figures this is over 800,000.
have the opportunity to buy signed
St. Edith’s Church, Coates, LN1 2DW
books which will be discounted on production of your Lincolnshire
Sunday March 29th 3.30 - 5-30pm
County Council library card. Light
His books have raised considerable sums for two worthy charities, The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund and Purple Teardrop Campaign who
refreshments will be available. Please support this local author and your local library.
support women and children who
So the date for your diary is
have been abused.
Friday April 10th 2015 at 2.30pm
There is a unique opportunity for
Gainsborough Library
readers of Trentside Links to hear
For further information contact
how David’s life and his writing have
david@davidzelder.co.uk
Traditional Afternoon Tea in aid of the Eve Appeal (ovarian cancer research and support) Live music with flute, clarinet and sax Craft demonstration by Pyrus Come and enjoy good company in a delightful setting.
been influenced by his kidnapping as a child.
Trentside Links Magazine archive
He is to deliver a talk at
Past issues of Trentside Links from September 2009 to date are all available to read online.
Gainsborough Library on Friday April 10th at 2.30pm. Admission is only £2 and the talk will be followed by a Q&A
To find out more visit:
www.issuu.com/trentsidelinks
Daffodil Walk at Gate Burton Hall Sunday 12th April 2pm to 5.30pm Daffodil walk and afternoon tea (by kind permission of Mr and Mrs A.D. Morris) Wander at your leisure through the daffodils, taking in views of the Chateau and the Trent Valley beyond. Afternoon Tea will be served throughout the afternoon on the loggia at the Hall.
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Entrance £2.50 (children free) Proceeds for St. Helens church Please follow the signs for car parking
INGHAM ART GROUP 4TH ART EXHIBITION DATES FROM 3RD TO 11TH APRIL 2015 TIMES START 10am to 4.30pm DAILY HELD AT INGHAM VILLAGE HALL AND COMMUNITY ROOM, THE GREEN, INGHAM, LN1 2XT FREE ADMISSION • REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE PLUS INGHAM ‘RETROSPECTIVE’ WORK FROM THE FIRST FIVE YEARS
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Knaith Hall Snowdrop Walk
S
unday 22nd of February saw the
marvellous views across the Trent
enormous selection of wonderfully
annual snowdrop walk at Knaith
valley.
home-baked cakes and fancies was
Hall, which starts near the church of St Mary’s and weaves its way along the Trent, through the snowdrop and aconite woods to the Chateau situated on a knoll which offers
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It is a wonderful walk which gives you such a different perspective than
the icing on the cake (excuse the pun).
you would usually see. If that was
The total raised was over £1000
not reward enough to then arrive
which was donated to
back and be greeted with the most
St Mary’s church.
Torksey Willow Weavers Create Living Art on Park in the nineteenth
make The Elms a natural paradise
century and
by sustaining wildlife areas in their
early twentieth
gardens which provide shelter,
century. In the
habitats and feeding resources for
late 1800s there
birds and animals.
were over 320 basket makers in Lincolnshire, rising to over 450 by the early 1920s.
N
imble-fingered folk from Torksey have helped to create a living
willow arbour in the grounds of The Elms Retirement Park, celebrating a centuries-old Lincolnshire craft. The park residents were joined in their task by local willow artist Alison Walling who is one of the county’s best-known proponents and teachers of the skill. The creation of the arbour was part of a willow-weaving day organised by the park, and drew enthusiastic support from many residents. With careful tending, the arbour – which surrounds a timber bench should last for many years, according to Tracey Coulson who is a member of the park-owning family. She says that The Elms, which has more than 300 park homes set in over 60 acres of countryside, has long taken a special pride in helping to protect the natural heritage.
“This addition to the park will be a reminder of our Lincolnshire heritage and a great feature on the park” said Tracey Coulson. The park has been praised in recent times by botanist David Bellamy for its many environmental achievements, and was presented with his prestigious conservation award. Wildlife initiatives have included the planting of high nectar-producing shrubs which attract a wide range of butterfly species, and which are irrigated by harvested rainwater. The park also carefully maintains its three lakes which act as a magnet for many different types of birds and aquatic life, from ducks to dragonflies. Owls and other bird species are additionally encouraged by the siting of nesting boxes in the grounds, and The Elms has also created wildflower
Willow growing, harvesting and
areas where many different varieties
basket making was an important
flourish.
source of employment in Lincolnshire
Many park residents have also helped
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“We all had a fascinating day in the company of Alison Walling and learnt a lot about the long history of the willow in Lincolnshire,” said Tracey Coulson. “The arbour is a magnificent structure in which many people played a part under Alison’s guidance, and we’re really looking forward to seeing it green up next spring!” she added. For further information about The Elms, or to arrange an informal tour, telephone 01427 718243, or visit the park’s website at www. elmsretirementpark.co.uk (email sales@thejohnkinchgroup.co.uk).
Under New Management
M
essage from Jennie Simmonds, Laughterton Shop & Post
Office. It looks like I will be handing over the reins to the new owner during April. I understand that the business will be continuing as a village shop, off-licence and post office. I am also very happy that the existing staff, Helene and Stephen, have decided to stay on, they are an integral part of the business, whom I value very much. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my local and regular customers for their support over the last seven years.
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Gainsborough’s War Story The Early Years 1914-mid 1915
Peter Bradshaw’s recently-published book ‘Gainsborough’s War Story, The Early Years 1914-mid 1915’ uses articles from the ‘Gainsborough News’ to explain the impact of the war on Gainsborough and its surrounding villages. The wartime newspaper is hugely detailed unlike modern-day papers. From the enthusiastic sendoff the local soldiers received when they left from Central Station to the grim reality of the first casualties,
details appeared in the ‘News’. In October 1914 the town was hugely excited when over 4,000 Yorkshire soldiers arrived from Sandbeck Park near Maltby to be billeted with local families. The book covers the shock caused when seven of these soldiers were drowned in one of the ‘gymes’ (ponds) at Morton on 19th February 1915. The first major loss of life for
Gainsborough News 16.4.15
came in the ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ explosion on 20th May 1915. For several days they had heard strange noises underneath their trench, they feared that the Germans were mining underneath. Then on 20th May 1915 a huge explosion resulted in many of the soldiers being buried alive. Seven from Gainsborough were killed, including Private Priestley who was attempting to rescue his trapped colleagues when he was killed by a sniper. Several others were badly
THRICE-WOUNDED SCOUT
wounded including local solicitor’s
MARTON CORPORAL’S THIRD TIME HOME IN HOSPITAL
son Eric Dyson who was never able
For the third time since he went to the front at the beginning of the war a corporal of the 1st Coldstream Guards, a native of Marton, near Gainsborough, is in the Lincoln military hospital.
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Gainsborough’s Territorial soldiers
to return to the war. It is hoped that a further book will be published later this year to continue
Thrice he has gone from England to the front and thrice has returned wounded. On each occasion when he was wounded he has been engaged in scouting. He is able now to walk with the aid of crutches and he hopes soon to be fit again and able to do “a little bit more”.
the story. This will cover the losses
He was wounded in the ankle by a bullet during the retreat from Mons. His second wound was received at Ypres through the bursting of a shell, a fragment of which entered his leg. At the third occasion he was buried for two-and-a-half hours under a barricade which was broken by a bursting shell. The result was an injury to his spine.
will also cover the dreadful losses
in Gallipoli including Upton soldier Private Percy William Drayton. It suffered by Gainsborough area soldiers on 13th October 1915 when over 50 local soldiers were killed in
Torksey History Group the attack on the German strongpoint
Meeting Held Wednesday 18th February 2015 at Torksey Tea Room
the ‘Hohenzollern Redoubt’.
was one of the outstanding figures of the English middle ages making
The book has resulted in some
contributions to philosophy, theology
mysteries yet to be solved, the
and natural science.
following article from the book mentions a Marton soldier in the
Robert Grosseteste was educated
Coldstream Guards but it doesn’t give
at Oxford University. He became
his name - perhaps Trentside Links’ readers can help? The book contains 250 pages and costs £12. It can be obtained from Peter Bradshaw (01427 610507), Susan Edlington (01427 612030) or from the Gainsborough and District Heritage Centre, Old Post Office, North Street, Gainsborough.
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Grosseteste Chapel
Chancellor of Oxford University in 1215 remaining in this post
A most interesting, informative
until about 1221. After this he
and enjoyable talk about Robert
held a number of ecclesiastical
Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln 1235 –
positions, then from 1229 to 1235
1253 was given by Jack Cunningham
he was a lecturer in theology to the
of Bishop Grosseteste University.
Franciscans.
His obvious passion for his subject together with his in-depth knowledge was infectious and all present left enthused and well informed about one of the least known and least appreciated Englishmen ever born. Robert Grosseteste Born: 1168 in Suffolk, Died: 9 October 1253 in Buckden, Huntingdonshire, was the Bishop of Lincoln. A polymath, he
He became Bishop of Lincoln in 1235 and remained in this position until his death. As Bishop of Lincoln he attended the Council of Lyon (1245) and addressed the papal congregation at Lyon in 1250. In 1235, the compromise candidate, he was elected Bishop of Lincoln, in Continued on page 16...
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area the largest diocese in England.
the first thing created was light, and
medieval ecclesiastical history with a
said that the universe began with
particular interest in the formation of
He promptly visited all the churches in the diocese and quickly removed many of the prominent clergy because they were neglecting their pastoral
national and religious identity during
a point source.) He knew
the Reformation period, particularly
Hebrew and Greek, and
in Ireland and Iceland. In 2007 he
his biblical studies were a
was elected Fellow of the Royal
notable contribution to the
Historical Society in recognition of
scholarship of the day.
his work in Reformation studies. Jack joined Bishop Grosseteste from the
duties. He vigorously
Grosseteste worked
opposed the practice by
on geometry, optics
which the Pope appointed
and astronomy. In
Italians as absentee clergy
optics he experimented
Jack is a member of the Society
for English churches
with mirrors and with
for Reformation Studies, the
(collecting salaries from
lenses. He believed that
Ecclesiastical Society and the
said churches without ever setting foot in the country). He insisted that
experimentation must be Bishop Robert Grosseteste 1896 used to verify a theory by testing its consequences. In
his priests spend their time in the service of their people, in prayer, and in study. He went on a pilgrimage to Rome, where he spoke out boldly against ecclesiastical abuses. Back in England, he spoke against unlawful usurpations of power by the monarch, and was one of those present at the signing of the Magna Carta.
his work De Iride he writes:
University of Ulster where he was the Mac an tSaoir PH. D. Scholar.
Robert Grosseteste Society. In 2009 he organised the International Grosseteste Conference. The society exists to exchange and
“This part of optics, when well
publicly disseminate information
understood, shows us how we may
about Robert Grosseteste. To this end
make things a very long distance off
it arranges international conferences
appear as if placed very close, and
and encourages scholarly publication
large near things appear very small,
on Grosseteste.
and how we may make small things placed at a distance appear any size we want, so that it may be possible
Forthcoming Torksey History Group events include:
for us to read the smallest letters
Katherine Swynford by Roger Joy of
Grosseteste’s scholarly writings
at incredible distances, or to count
the Katherine Swynford Society
embraced many fields of learning.
sand, or seed, or any sort or minute
He translated into Latin the Ethics
objects.”
of Aristotle and the theological works of John of Damascus and of the fifth-century writer known as Dionysius the Areopagite. He was skilled in poetry, music, architecture,
One thing is for sure, before much longer, the people of Lincolnshire will know a lot more about this major figure in Lincoln’s and England’s
History of the Trentside villages by Sue & Jon of Trentside Links magazine Lincolnshire traditions, customs and folklore (with music) by Tom Lane
history!
Private tour of Doddington Hall
and physics (one of his pupils was
Jack Cunningham teaches on the
If you would like more information
Roger Bacon). His writings on the
undergraduate Theology programme
about the Torksey History Group
first chapter of Genesis include an
at Bishop Grosseteste University. Jack
please contact Ray Watling on
interesting anticipation of modern
is a Church Historian with a current
01427 7171435
cosmological ideas. (He read that
interest in early modern and late
mathematics, astronomy, optics,
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pure energy exploding from
Sturton by Stow Children’s Centre Whats-on guide March 2015
For further information about any of our activities please contact us on: (01427) 788971
Sturton by Stow Children’s Centre
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Toddler PEEP 9.00am - 11.00am (Community Room) No session on 30th March due to half term
Let’s Get Active 10.00 - 11.00am (Youth Room)
Talking/Toddling Growing Talk 9.30am - 10.15am Booking required (Meeting Room term time only)
Baby PEEP 1.30 - 2.30pm (Community Room) No session on 30th March due to half term
Childminder Group 10.00 - 12.00pm (Community Room)
Tiny Tots Growing Talk 10.30am - 11.00am Booking required (Meeting Room term time only)
Child Health Clinic 2.00 - 3.00pm (Community Room every second Monday of the month)
Stay & Play RAF Scampton Polyplatt School 1.45 - 3.00pm
Thursday
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Friday Baby Stay & Play 10.00 - 11.00am (Community Room)
centre closed due to maternity cover
Drop in group Making messy monster crafts (Community Room) 2.00 - 3.00pm (Every second Monday of the month - 9th March)
Other groups in the community
Scampton Mums & Tots At the Jnr Ranks Mess All Welcome 1.30 - 3.00pm 50p per week
Parent and Toddlers Group At Bransby Horses 10.30 12.00pm Starting 10th Feb (Term time only) Toddler Group Saxilby Village Hall 1.15 – 3.00pm £1.50 for snacks and drinks
Messy Play Saxilby School 1.45 - 3.15pm Term time only
Come & Play Blyton Ice Cream Parlour DN21 3LA 9.15 - 11.00am Term time only Harby Parent & Toddlers group Harby Village hall 10-12pm £2 per session
Parent and Toddler Stay & Play Saxilby Church Hall 10.00 - 12.00pm Scampton Mums & Tots At the Jnr Ranks Mess All Welcome 1.30 - 3.00pm 50p per week
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Kettlethorpe and District Women’s Institute
you letter for our contributions of Christmas presents for homeless persons.
January 2015
the speaker for this meeting will
T
be Eric Knowles from the Antiques
Members filled in suggestion forms
Roadshow. There will be a coach
for nominations for committee as
arranged for those members who do
there are three vacancies, ideas/
not wish to drive, and various pickup
speakers for future meetings and
points are scheduled.
nominations for charities that the
he president reminded members that the Resolution Form
in WI Life magazine should be submitted by 29th January. Several of the previous
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The president read out a thank
group could support in 2015.
year’s resolutions
From April to
had come into being,
end of June 2015,
Our speaker was Julie who owns
so the return of the
the Museum of
Jules Beads and Scarves. She
form was important.
Lincolnshire Life in
brought a selection of scarves, beads,
The members were
Lincoln is holding an
accessories and gifts for sale.
also reminded that Wl membership
exhibition of 100 years of the Wl and
subscriptions were due at the
exhibits were asked for. There are
meeting. A final list was circulated
plans for centenary celebrations at
for members who wished to go to the
Denman College and this will be held
annual meeting in Skegness in March;
from 23rd to 25th November 2015.
She demonstrated various ways of putting on scarves and complementing beads. She started her interest in jewellery at a very early age, recycling broken beads and
jewellery. She set up Jules five years
Meanwhile Vivienne Elliott is
£500 would set one up. In spite of, or
ago and displays her goods at various
collecting members for the Skegness
perhaps because of this, the hobby is
venues in the Gainsborough/Torksey
spring meeting on March 18th -
fading and becoming more ‘middle-
area. She also teaches jewellery
report in next issue. There is however
aged’.
making in a workshop environment.
a local spring meeting on April 27th
The competition was a favourite scarf and this was won by Sharon Mosdale, Lynda Mullally and Vivien Elliott. The raffle was won by Barbara Watson, Chris East, Sylvia Johnson, Anne Dolling, Pat Green, Nancy Price, Ann Lister and Margaret Barrett. Barbara Watson February 2015
I
t was time to choose our charities for the year and of the three
considered the vote went to the Salvation Army this time. A cheque for £225.50 was raised in 2014 which will be presented to the Air Ambulance. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will be staging a show of members’ crafts in May and June, in honour of our 100th birthday celebrations. Quite a few special occasions are coming up during the spring and will be reported upon as time catches up with us. For instance, a federation pantomime is being prepared for April including a performance in Saxilby. It is called ‘Simple Simon’ and is expected to be a jolly evening for all. Ann Dolling will be the lady to contact.
in Sturton Methodist church hall. One date members would surely like to attend is the WI Annual Festival in the Albert Hall, London, so come instead with a packed lunch and watch it at Sturton village hall on 4th
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Vivienne Elliott won the prize with her picture, ahead of Janet Willcock and Christine Hollis. The raffles were taken by Kath Hostad, Pat Green, Linda Mulally and Kay Payne. Elise Hawker
June. With regard to our centenary celebrations Rita Atkin has done a lovely cross-stitch picture of our
The W.I. meets every third Tuesday of the month in the village hall at 7.30pm.
meeting place which will be displayed
New members are always
together with those of other
welcome – come along for a
institutes in our new Lincolnshire
taster visit.
North HQ, and there will be a special cake at our next annual dinner to mark the same occasion. Our speaker for the evening was David Kitchen who has a long association with the making and
For further details contact Mrs Ann Lister on 01427 718608.
Marton & Gate Burton Bowls Club
flying of model aircraft. He had two models with him which showed how cleverly they were made. David said 9-year-olds would not be able to use present materials with ‘Health and Safety’ about. They are quite heavy and have wings packed with foam. He outlined the difficulty of learning to use with care since control looks very different when left becomes right and vice versa at speed. Speed can be started at 30mph and landing
North/South Clifton have invited
occur at 25mph. David said it was
us to their Coronation Hall for 24th
more dangerous than golf and should
March. There is to be an evening
not be undertaken by unsupervised
concerned with chocolate which
children. The cost of starting up is
will most certainly include tasting!
now much less then years ago, about
If you are interested in joining a group of friendly people who play matches in the Gainsborough Standard Bowls League, and an afternoon league as well as social games against other local teams, please contact: Chairman: Mike Treen on 01427 717087 Club bowls are available for practice sessions
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DialaRide is happy to announce it has published a schedule of ‘Days Out Trips’ throughout 2015 for its registered clients. Using our wheelchair-accessible minibuses, driven by one of our team of fully trained volunteer drivers, we provide our vulnerable clients with an opportunity to visit places in the country that they may otherwise be unable to go to. Clients can also purchase tickets for family members, carers and friends to accompany them and make the trip perfect for their day out. Even our clients who don’t use a wheelchair can book to come on the trips as our minibuses are flexible to add or remove seats as required for ambulant passengers. Our trips set out on Saturdays throughout the year and will pick you up and drop you straight outside your home.
Our trips include: 21 February 2015
YORK RAILWAY CENTRE
£24.50
28 February 2015
THE DEEP - HULL
£18.50
07 March 2015
FISHING HERITAGE CENTRE/ SHOPPING
£18.50
25 April 2015
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL/ SHOPPING
£12.50
16 May 2015
WOODSIDE FALCONRY CENTRE
£10.00
23 May 2015
LINCOLNSHIRE AVIATION CENTRE
£15.00
20 June 2015
CHATSWORTH HOUSE
£20.00
27 June 2015
HARDYS ANIMAL FARM/ INGOLDMELLS
£19.00
11 July 2015
NATURELAND SEAL SANCTUARY SKEGNESS
£17.00
18 July 2015
WOODHALL SPA MUSEUM (40s WEEKEND)
£12.00
25 July 2015
HECKINGTON SHOW
£13.00
08 August 2015
SANDRINGHAM HOUSE
£23.50
15 August 2015
PARROT ZOO FRISKNEY
£18.00
05 September 2015
CHATSWORTH SHOW
£20.00
05 September 2015
THE VICTORY SHOW, COSBY LEICS
£22.00
19 September 2015
BLACKPOOL ILUMINATIONS
£39.00
03 October 2015
THE DEEP - HULL
£19.00
17 October 2015
YORK CATHEDRAL
£24.00
21 November 2015
NOTTINGHAM SHOPPING XMAS
£18.00
28 November 2015
MEADOWHALL SHOPPING CENTRE XMAS
£18.00
05 December 2015 LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET 2015 £4.50 NOTE - Our prices are for the travel costs only, and all entry fees where applicable are not included in the above prices. Andrew Tysoe who works for the DialaRide and is a wheelchair user says ‘ This a great opportunity for disabled people to be able to use accessible and affordable community transport to visit great places of interest in the UK. Being driven by fully trained and considerate volunteers our service helps reduce isolation caused by lack of suitable transport and is a real feather in the cap for Lincoln and its surrounding area’. If you struggle to use public transport due to age and/or disability and live within 6 miles of Lincoln city centre you can register with us for only £10 per year. Once registered, in addition the Days Out Trips you will be able to request transport for any other journeys you may need. They may be for medical, shopping, visiting friends or family.
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If you, or anyone you know may be interested in booking a trip, please ring our booking line on 01522 544983 or email info.lincolndar@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
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Lincolnshire Family History Society Registered Charity No 100072
Family History Workshops
Workshops are open to everyone with an interest in family history DATE
TIME
TITLE
SUGGESTED DONATION
21/03
10am4pm
More-In-Depth Knowledge on Using the Internet for Family History Research
£15
18/04
10am4pm
Using Local Resources for Family History
£15
16/05
10am4pm
War & Military Records
£15
Book all three workshops for £40
Coffee will be served from 9.30am
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The workshops will be held at: Lincolnshire Family History Society Research Centre, Unit 6, 33 Monks Way, Monks Road, Lincoln, LN3 5LN To book a place please contact: The Workshop Secretary Tel: 01522 528088 or researchcentre@lincolnshirefhs.org.uk An application form can be downloaded from our website www.lincolnshirefhs.org.uk
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What’s on At Village Hall, Marton
Clairvoyant/Medium Tuesdays 7pm - 9.30pm Contact Michael Butterfield on 07843 161716
Line Dancing Mondays 7.30pm - 10.30pm Contact Christine or Richard 01427 617205
Art Class Wednesday 2pm - 4pm* Contact Arnold Nisbett on 01427 718534
Darby & Joan Thursday 2pm - 4pm Contact Mrs P Hammond on 01427 718626
MGC (Marton Grub Club) First Friday of the month 12.30pm - 2.30pm Contact Chris on 01427 718558 or Lorraine on 01427 718422
Outdoor Bowls April - Sept Contact Mike Treen on 01427 717087 * Indicates held in Committee Room
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Indoor Bowls Mondays 2pm - 4pm Contact Di & Jon Gibbs 01427 718304
Arts Class Mondays 2pm - 4pm* Contact Joyce on 01427 717686 or David on 01427 718854
Womens Institute Third Wednesday of the month 7.30pm Contact Mrs G Worrel on 01427 718538 or Mrs M Scott 01427 718844
Youth Club Monday 4pm Marton Chapel in winter Village Hall playing field (weather permitting) Contact Elaine on 07702 830633 or Gareth on 07584 027742
Dog Training Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am Contact Janet Law on 01427 615028
Football Club Contact Steve Horgan on 01427 717252
We have a range of solutions to suit all budgets and your advert will reach 1500 homes & businesses Contact us today for more information. Contact details can be found on the inside front cover.
Village Hall Committee Meeting Second Monday of the month 7.30pm* Contact David Smith on 01427 718275 or Chris Durning on 01427 718558
Parish Council Meeting First Tuesday of the month 7pm* Contact Steve Spence on 01427 718793 or Gill Martin 01427 718377
Mothers & Toddlers Thursday 9am - 11am Contact Gemma on 01427 717778
Tea Dance First Thursday of the month 2pm - 4pm Contact John & Helen Nicholson on 01522 702638
Marton & Gate Burton Village Hall for Hire Holds up to 100 Cost £11 per hour or £8 to villagers To book contact Chris on 01427-718558 or e-mail fcd@btinternet.com or Lorraine on 01427-718422 For any other matters contact Robert or Sue (caretakers) on 01427 717996
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Lincoln ● Saxilby with connections to Gainsborough 106 SSH
106 SD
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Lincoln City Bus Station Saxilby High Street arrive
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0755 -----0800 0805 0808 0811 0813 0817 0821 0825 -0837
0755 -----0800 0805 0808 0811 0813 0817 0821 0825 0840 0845
0926 0934 0936 0939 0942 0947 0952 0955 0958 1001 1003 1006 1009 1013 -1025
1126 1134 1136 1139 1142 1147 1152 1155 1158 1201 1203 1206 1209 1213 -1225
1326 1334 1336 1339 1342 1347 1352 1355 1358 1401 1403 1406 1409 1413 -1425
1755 1803 1805 1808 1810 1815 1820 1823 1825 1828 1830 1833 1836 1840 -1850
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Gainsborough ● Saxilby with connections to Lincoln 106
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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 Fenton Laughterton Newton on Trent Saxilby High Street arrive
0940 -0950 0953 0956 0959 1002 1005 1008 1013 1020 1025 1027 1031 1035 1043
1140 -1150 1153 1156 1159 1202 1205 1208 1213 1220 1225 1227 1231 1235 1243
1340 -1350 1353 1356 1359 1402 1405 1408 1413 1420 1425 1427 1431 1435 1443
1540 1545 1555 1559 1603 1607 1609 1612 1615 1620 1623 1628 1630 1635 1642 1650
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1045 1245 1445 1652 1652 1100 1300 1500 1707 1707
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106 SSH
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 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
10.30 10.42 10.50 10.51 10.53 10.56 10.59 11.01 11.04 11.07 11.12 11.22
105 107
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107 CD
1530 ---1550 1553 1557 ---1600 ---1601 1603 1607 1613 --
1730 1735 --1755 1758 1802 ---1805 ---1806 1808 1812 1818 1824
Lincoln
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Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays 107
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 Fenton Saxilby High Street Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln City Bus Station journey codes
-0640 0644 0648 0650 ---0651 ---0652 0658 0700 --0720
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SD Schooldays CD College Days SSH Saturdays and School Holidays F Fridays MTH Monday to Thursday
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. . . . . . . . . . .
Gainsborough
route number journey codes journey codes
route number journey codes
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Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays
Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays route number journey codes
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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. . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . .
09.20 09.30 09.35 09.38 09.42 10.15
Departs TESCO Lincoln. . . . . 11.55
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT TORKSEY TORKSEY GARDENERS
COMPUTER CLUB
TEA DANCING
Our group meets on the first
The computer club meets alternate
Come and join us on the first
Wednesday of the month at 11.15
weeks 2nd & 4th Friday of the
Thursday of the month 2pm–4pm
for 11.30am at the tea room at
month at 1.00pm at The White
at Marton village hall, music by
Torksey Lock unless a visit out is
Swan, Torksey Lock. For more
Helen and John Nicholson. Cost
planned. For more information
information please contact
£3.50 which includes tea and
please contact Christina Moore
Christina Moore on 01427 718539
biscuits. For more information
on 01427 718539. We welcome all
or Terry Bartlam on
please contact John and Helen on
who have an interest in gardens
01427 858487
01522 702638.
TORKSEY HISTORY GROUP
WALKING GROUP
TORKSEY BOOK CLUB
Are you interested in or have
Meet at the Elms top car park
Meetings will be held 3rd Tuesday
knowledge of local history?
to arrange car sharing.We leave
of the month at the tea room at
Meetings will be held on the 3rd
the Elms promptly at 10.30 am.
Torksey Lock at 11am. Please
Wednesday of the month at 2pm
All welcome, no need to book,
contact Joyce Jones on
at the tea room at Torksey Lock.
just turn up. We will always walk
01427 717686
15th April
unless in extremely bad weather
A talk by Sue and Jon of Trentside
9th April
Links about the history of the area
Fenton/Laughterton(A light lunch
and their forthcoming book.
at the Friendship to finish?)
20th May
14th May
A talk by Tom Lane on Lincolnshire
Marton (A chance to imagine the
traditions, customs and folklore,
Romans sailing up the Trent?)
with music. If the weather is fine
11th June
TAI CHI
using THE STAGE in the garden of
Owlet Plantation (Come and see
Tai Chi lessons will be held
the tea room.
the woods in their full glory) For
and gardening.
TORKSEY CRAFT GROUP Meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock. Please contact Margaret Lea on 01427 717110
Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm until 4.00pm at Kettlethorpe Village Hall. For more information
Ray Watling on 01427 717435
please contact John Viney on
CROQUET CLUB
01427 718827
Come and join us on the village
AIR GUN OWNERS Interested in target shooting? We are a group of enthusiasts affiliated to a Lincoln HFT club who share transport and techno-chat to pursue our enthusiasm for this great sport. For more information page 26
For more information contact
please contact Clive Weal on 01427 717700
green, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. It’s a fun sociable game; come and give it a try, all the equipment is provided. For more information please contact Joe Laurenson, Membership Secretary, on 01427 717846.
more information please contact Anne Bradshaw 01427 717492 EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ALL THE ACTIVITIES
thorney services
parish clergy
MONDAY 30TH MARCH Lent Pilgrimage of Prayer 7.30pm
Rev Pam Rose Tel: 01427 787578
SUNDAY 5TH APRIL 9am EASTER DAY Service of Light with Holy Communion
Rev Phillip Wain Tel: 01427 613188
SUNDAY 12TH APRIL 10.30am Morning Worship SUNDAY 10TH MAY 9am Holy Communion SUNDAY 24TH MAY 10.30am Morning Worship for Pentecost We will be celebrating with CAKE! SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 5pm Holy Communion SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 10.30am Morning Worship
Rev David Yabbacome (Thorney) Tel: 01636 893248 or 07779 557541 revyabb@gmail.com To arrange for christenings & weddings please contact the appropriate vicar from the above list.
St Peter’s Church Torksey “Bring a Tin Sunday” every 4th Sunday in the month. The tins and packets will go to Gainsborough Salvation Army and
Church Services Kettlethorpe, Newton & Torksey The Saxilby Group of Parishes is currently searching for a new vicar. During the intervening period until one is appointed, for information concerning church services please ring the individual church wardens as follows: TORKSEY Mrs Elizabeth Rose 01427 719027
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 01427 718619
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS Brampton Mrs M Whiting, Secretary The Plot, Brampton, LN1 2EG Tel: 01427 717024
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Fenton & Torksey Lock Mrs Shirley Shaw, Clerk Daplaunli House, Lincoln Rd, Fenton, LN1 2EP Tel: 01427 718457 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
Mrs Anne Wingham 01427 717545
KETTLETHORPE Mr Guy Lister or Mrs Ann Lister 01427 718608
Running a community event?
Web address www.kettlethorpe.com NEWTON ON TRENT Mrs Kay Minnitt 01777 228777 Mr Mike Price 01777 228437
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