Trentside Links Local Success
Fenton business wins national award
www.trentsidelinks.org Issue 165
Whale Tales
A surprise visitor at Marton
A free community magazine covering the villages of Brampton • Drinsey Nook • Fenton • Gate Burton • Kettlethorpe • Knaith • Laughterton Marton • Newton on Trent • Park Farm • Stow Park • Thorney • Torksey • Torksey Lock
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Contents
Issue 165 15 May 2012
Trentside Links
News 5 INFORMATION TARDIS
Torksey gets its own information point to keep the villagers informed
6 FENTON BUSINESS SUCCESS Local business recognised in national award
9 ACTIvITIES FOR CHILDREN
What's on at Sturton by Stow Children's Centre
Bygones 10 WHALE TALES
Church of St Mary at Knaith
11 BRIDGES & FERRIES
Our cover picture this month shows the Church of St Mary at Knaith.
Website
Reports
Jon Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718837
22 JUBILEE PLANS
The Church is a short stroll away from both Knaith Hall and the River Trent and was featured in issue 154 of Trentside Links which can still be viewed online at www.trentsidelinks.org.
Editorial & advertising Sue Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718837 Email: trentsidelinks@yahoo.com
Distribution
A bygone story of a surprise visitor
The origins of Dunham Bridge
Emma Barratt . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718985
Trentside Links committee Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCY Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Barratt Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Oliver Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Farley Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Rose
Distributors of the magazine Brampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Farley Drinsey Nook . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamie Glasby Fenton (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris East Fenton (2) . . . . . . . . Sue Eyton-Williams Gate Burton . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Hammond Kettlethorpe & Park Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Glasby Knaith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary Burke Laughterton (1) . . . . . . . . Bob Watkinson Laughterton (2) . . . . . . . . . . Carol Penny Laughterton (Home Farm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Willis Marton & Stow Park . . . . . . . . Helen Gee Newton on Trent (1) . . . . . . . . Gill Kyme Newton on Trent (2) . . .. . Roger Vorbeck Thorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Collins Torksey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Rose Torksey (The Elms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan & Gill Watson Torksey Lock . . . . . . . . . . Dennese Gore Torksey Lock (Little London Park) . . . . . . Maureen Lyons Acknowledgements
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The Assistant Curate writes
23 WI REPORT
AGMs and a skilled craftswoman, an update from the Kettlethorpe WI
Notices 26 COMMUNITY NOTICES
Jubilee celebrations, dances & more
30 CHURCH NOTICES
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Trentside Correspondence Wanted If anyone has any unwanted balls of wool to knit items for charity, please can you drop them in to Jill Kyme at Newton on Trent post office? Thank you Jill Kyme
KETTLETHORPE HALL AGM 24 May 7.30pm All welcome new committee members required. Light refreshments will be served. Hall is now fully open after recent essential work. Come along and see the improvement. It would be great to see some of you younger members of the community. Please come along and support your village hall.
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am a member of Marton Primary School PTFA near Gainsborough. On 30th May Lincs FM's Sally Elkington will launch our charity cook book at 12:30pm. A Garden Fayre and picnic will follow the launch. If you could cover our event that would be wonderful. The cook book and fayre is to raise money for an outside classroom and play equipment. Here is some background to the event. Although the school is fairly small, approximately 80 pupils, it already has an enriched relationship with food. They grow vegetables and they are taught the importance of where different foods come from as well as healthy eating. The school provides cookery classes and 'Super Foods' after school club to show that cooking can be fun but at the same time healthy and nutritious. They are going for 'Food for Life' and their school meals promote British food and are sourced locally wherever
possible. The Governors, staff and students are committed to developing their relationship with healthy food and promoting the best of British food where possible. To ensure that the children have the very best we can provide, we are constantly trying to raise money for the school. The cook book is our latest fundraising venture, it is a new avenue for us and it reinforces our commitment that cooking is fun and that children can start their love of cooking at an early age. We have produced our own Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Cook Book with the favourite recipes from the children, parents, staff, Buckingham Palace, David Cameron and many household names and celebrities. Some of the celebrities in the book include: Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Fry, Brian Cox and family, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriott, Phil Vickery, Gary Rhodes, Mary Berry, Jane Asher, Nick Day, Mr Huda, Rachel Green, Antony Worrell Thompson, Nick Nairns, Antonio Carluccio, Delia Smith, Paul Rankin Russell Grant, Rosemary Conley Rosemary Shrager, Lesley Garrett, Bishop of Lincoln, Mayor of Lincoln and more We do realise that our cook book is not a big event but the school and children are very special, and we feel so passionate about the school and its children and just want to help them in any way we can. The Diamond Jubilee Fayre (free admission and all are welcome) will include: BBQ, Strawberries and cream, Cream Teas, Refreshments, Ice cream and lollies Refreshments, Cake stall, Plant stall, Good quality second-hand toy stall, Bouncy castle, Games, Tombola, Raffle and more We are a registered charity and I would be happy to send details if they are required. The cook book is the result of a great deal of very hard work and long hours by the PTFA and we would be
most grateful for all the help we can get in making the cook book a great success and getting more money for the school.
Mobile Library Stop
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f you have access to the internet you can use the online search facility to find where your mobile library stops. You can reserve items ready for your next visit to the mobile library - using your library membership PIN number you can access the online catalogue and order books and other DVDs, CDs and videos to be ready for collection. Every effort is made to ensure the mobile library arrives at each stop on time. For the latest news on your route please contact the customer service centre on 01522 782010 or visit our website at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. Route 2 Wednesdays May 9th, June 6th & July 4th Community
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Laughterton Friendship Inn
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Marton 14.30 15.30 The Church NB the stop is at the top end of Kettlethorpe Road and the main Lincoln Road. Route 4 Tuesdays May 22nd, June 19th & July 17th Community
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Trentside News A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
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n Thursday 15th March 2012, all the staff and pupils of Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School went on a whole school day trip to the Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park in Newball, near Langworth in Lincolnshire. The trip was linked to the whole school topic on Madagascar, which the children are currently studying. They were especially excited about seeing the lemurs, which are native to the island of Madagascar. When the children returned from the trip, they worked on a piece of writing
about their experience. So we would like to tell you about the visit through the words of one of our Year 2 pupils, Skye: “Yesterday we went to Woodside. We had a Ranger called Tony. He showed us lots of animals. I am going to tell you about all of the animals I met. First we saw Poppy the Parrot. You had to bob up and down to make her dance. Next we saw the meerkats and they jumped onto the glass to try and see us. Next we saw the birds of prey. My favourite was the snowy owl. Next we saw the ferret – it let off a stink! Next we saw the lemurs, there were lots of types – the red ruffed lemur, the black and white ruffed lemur and the ring-tailed lemur. We had lunch. We did some reptile handling.” Everyone had the most wonderful day and came back with tales to tell and experiences to share. The children were a credit to the school, with excellent behaviour, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes.
KETTLETHORPE HALL OPEN GARDENS DAY
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n Sunday the 18th March Kettlethorpe Hall gardens were opened in support of St John's Ambulance. Visitors were able to enjoy the pictureque gardens and the magnificent building. Delicious cakes & tea were also on offer. In total £488.50 was raised for St John's Ambulance. Thankyou to all the public who supported the event and a big thankyou to Mr & Mrs Hogg for opening their beautiful gardens.
Thank you to you all.
Newton on Trent Oil Club Now up and running at www.oil-club.co.uk with this link direct to our site http://tinyurl.com/6wvywjr.
On their visit the children got chance to meet all sorts of creatures!
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New Information Hub in Torksey
not bogged down with bureaucracy and unnecessary wages which dilutes the moneys received to those good causes."
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"These are two great examples and it has renovated the old phone booth in Torksey to an information centre and the helped the Torksey croquet club."
Phone box is now an information TARDIS n iconic red telephone box has been transformed into a TARDIS of information. Volunteers from Torksey Action Group have renovated the inside of a village phone box to use as an information centre and communication point.
already has 15 members and they play on the village green, which has no shelter. Kevin Connelly from Acacia Avenue, Torksey, said: “We are highly delighted to have received this money. It means
Cllr Stuart Kinch, a ward member for Torksey, chose to support the project using £225 of his allowance from the Councillor Initiative Fund.
For more information on about the croquet club, please contact Joe Laurenson on 01427 717846. To have your news and information put up in the telephone box, please speak to Ann Close on 01427 718517.
West Lindsey District Council provides the funding to allow all 37 district councillors an allocation of £4,000 to spend over two years on projects in their ward. This can be divided up between several good causes. Ann Close, from Torksey Action Group said: “We are thrilled to have received this funding from Cllr Kinch, it has really given us the chance to get our idea up and running. "The phone box has been put to good use, and will be the information hub of the village." “When we mentioned to Torksey Parish Council what we were intending to do, they kindly offered to pay for the outside to be painted. A contribution was also made by a local business.” Cllr Kinch has also helped the Torksey croquet club. A grant of £300 was allocated to assist them to buy a portable shelter for spectators and players. The club which started last summer,
The croquet club is one of eight social groups that has been set up in Torksey, since the parish plan was produced 18 months ago.
Fenton Baby & Toddler Group
Ann Close from Torksey Action Group adding to the information board.
that we have been able to buy a very sturdy cover, and we can lift the sides on a sunny day." “Hopefully having this shelter will mean that we can encourage more players and spectators to come to the club.” Cllr Kinch was delighted the Councillor Initiative Fund is being put to good use. He said: "Allocating funds through councillors is the most cost-efficient way to the tax payer to distribute funds to local causes. With this system we are
This is a very friendly group for babies and under 5s to play, socialise and take part in craft activities. It is also a chance to get together with other parents and carers in the local area. If you would like any more information please ring Lauren Flinders on 01427 717419 or Tracy Flinders on 01427 717009. Every Thursday in the back room at The Carpenters Arms at 10am-11.30am £1.50 per family (refreshments provided)
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Local Events Company Wins National Sports Award
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incolnshire sporting events company One Step Beyond scooped the 220 Triathlon Magazine ‘Best Event’ Award at the Triathlon Show. The award for the company’s Outlaw Triathlon is their third 220 award; they won Best Event in February 2011 and the British Triathlon Event of the Year Award in November 2011. Event organiser Iain Hamilton said: “We really didn’t expect this. Having won last year, and having won the BTF Award, we didn’t think it would be our turn again.” “We believe the Outlaw has been successful because of its competitors; they are so supportive of the event, but also because of our volunteers who make this event so special for everyone who takes part in it.”
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The Outlaw Triathlon long-distance event, which is oversubscribed for this year’s event in July, was first established in 2010. One thousand athletes take on the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run around Nottingham and Lincolnshire on 1st July 2012. One Step Beyond, set up in 1991 by ex-professional triathlete Iain Hamilton, is based in Fenton near Lincoln, and is currently organising a number of local triathlon events for novice competitors. The first event is the David Lloyd Lincoln Sprint Triathlon on Sunday 21st April. Competitors will swim 400m in the David Lloyd Health Club swimming pool, cycle 14 miles using the surrounding rural countryside roads and then finish with a 3 mile scenic run along
the newly constructed Fosse Dyke Canal tow path. Lynsey Norris, Sports Manager at Lincolnshire Sports Partnership, said: “It’s great to see sport being promoted so successfully in Lincolnshire, and a huge achievement for One Step Beyond to have been recognised nationally for their support to Triathlon. I hope the events will encourage people to try something new and keep active.” For further information on any of the triathlon events go to www.onestepbeyond.org.uk or telephone One Step Beyond on 01427 718 888. One Step Beyond was established in 1991 as part of a college project by Iain Hamilton. Iain Hamilton represented Great Britain at numerous World & European Triathlon Championships until his retirement in 1994, winning a team bronze in the World Championships in 1992. One Step Beyond organise events for able & non-able-bodied athletes, both child & adult. One Step Beyond is a partner of the British Triathlon Federation & is the sole delivery agent of the Kids of Steel Series, an initiative set up to enable 50000 school children to take part in a triathlon before the 2012 London Olympics.
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Trentside Links - Annual Report Another year of success for our Community Organisation Chairman’s report
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n 2011 Trentside Links has gone from strength to strength. The magazine continues to be well received by villagers and we continue to receive a number of contributions each month which has kept the articles interesting and appealing to a broad spectrum of readers. We continue to design the magazine ourselves which has helped out tremendously with fitting in as much content as possible and has also ensured the magazine goes out on time and in some cases a few days early! The community website (www. trentsidelinks.org) was also re-launched in 2011 on the Wordpress platform. We decided to take this step due to the amount of material that was becoming
available and the “Content Management System” facility of Wordpress has made it easier to manage & update the website. The website has also become more visible worldwide attracting previous residents and people researching some of the events and people from the region including Canada, Crete, Nigeria, Australia and the Scottish Islands. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members & distributors for their continued hard work in 2011, without their support it would not be possible to produce such a fantastic result. Jon Oliver Acting Chairman Trentside Links Community Organisation
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APRIL FOOL!
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n the first of April someone very craftily sneaked over to the phone box and put this very well-dressed mannequin in the box. Several local villagers were much amused and despite watching very carefully for quite some time no-one saw it removed. You may want to use the story in May's edition.
MILLFIELD IMPS GOLF CLUB A children's golf club for beginners from ages 4 - 18.
Pat Turton Castle View
Competitions, medal days, social functions. 18 hours coaching with PGA Professional.
Trentside Links on-line visit & bookmark us today for up-to-date news & events in the Trentside Region.
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If you are interested in learning a new skill then call Steve for further information on 01427 788262 Membership is ÂŁ25.00 per year.
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What's on
At Sturton by Stow Children's Centre
Peep Groups
Fundamentalz
For birth to walkers. Songs and rhymes, sharing books and stories, and activities. A lovely session for you to enjoy together!
A Stay & Play group for the under 5s. No booking required
Tots on Tour Growing Talk:
Toy Library Come along to play session and enjoy themed activities, messy play and toy hire. There is a large variety of toys and play equipment available for hire on 2 week basis.
Childminders Group This group will run throughout the year including school holidays. This group both includes various activities and toys to play with, no booking required. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Citizen Advice Bureau Booking is required and our advisor Debbie Bratby can give advice and information on benefits, debt, housing issues, consumer issues, family matters and help with supporting letters. Contact on 01427 810914 or surestart@westlindseycab.org.uk
Chill and Chat Come relax and let the children play whilst meeting other parents.
Lunch Club A stay and play session for parents/carers of 0-5 year olds, meet new friends and bring a packed lunch too. No booking required
Home Start Weekly various activities will be taking place at this session. All 0-5 year olds are welcome. The chance to meet new parents within your area while your children have a play. No booking required.
Talking tots suitable for ages 2-4-yearolds.Toddling tots suitable for walkers – 2+-year-olds. Booking is required, please contact Centre on 01427 788971 or 01522 583952. Growing Talk is a programme of interactive activities using songs, rhymes, puppets and props designed to 'Grow Talk' and help all children to become confident communicators. This session has changed location as of the 24/2/2012. It will be running at RAF Scampton Polyplatt School.
Child Health Clinic Runs the second Monday of every month except for bank holidays. Please just call in and have your child (0 - 5yrs) weighed and have any questions answered.
Please note: Parking on the yellow zig zag lines outside the school is permitted only between 9.30am-3.00pm, check the signage before parking. This also applies throughout the school holidays. It would be appreciated if all visitors could abide by the rule to drive around the roundabout at the entrance before parking in the Children’s Centre. Many thanks
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Peep/Tots Time 9:30 - 10:30 Birth - Walkers 11:00 – 12:00 Child Health Clinic 2.00 – 3.00pm (Every 2nd Monday of month)
Peep/Tots Time 9:30 - 10:30 Birth - Walkers 11:00 – 12:00
Peep/Tots Time 9:30 - 10:30 Birth - Walkers 11:00 – 12:00
Childminders 10:00 - 12:00 Chill & Chat 1.00 - 3.00pm Toddlers' Group Saxilby Villiage Hall 1:15 – 3pm (Term Time Only) £1.50 for snacks and drinks
Childminders 10:00 - 12:00 Chill & Chat 1.00 - 3.00pm Toddlers' Group Saxilby Villiage Hall 1:15 – 3pm (Term Time Only) £1.50 for snacks and drinks
Childminders 10:00 - 12:00 Chill & Chat 1.00 - 3.00pm Toddlers' Group Saxilby Villiage Hall 1:15 – 3pm (Term Time Only) £1.50 for snacks and drinks
HomeStart Family Group 9:30 – 11.30am Lunch Club 11.45 - 1.00pm Toy Library 1:00 – 2:30pm RAF Scampton – Polyplatt School “Stay and Play” (Term Time Only) 1:45 – 3:00pm
HomeStart Family Group 9:30 – 11.30am Lunch Club 11.45 - 1.00pm Toy Library 1:00 – 2:30pm RAF Scampton – Polyplatt School “Stay and Play” (Term Time Only) 1:45 – 3:00pm
HomeStart Family Group 9:30 – 11.30am Lunch Club 11.45 - 1.00pm Toy Library 1:00 – 2:30pm RAF Scampton – Polyplatt School “Stay and Play” (Term Time Only) 1:45 – 3:00pm
Fundamentalz 0 - 4yrs Stay & Play 9.00 - 12.00 HomeStart Family Group 1:00 – 3.00pm Messy Play at Saxilby School 1:45 - 3:15pm
Fundamentalz 0 - 4yrs Stay & Play 9.00 - 12.00 HomeStart Family Group 1:00 – 3.00pm Messy Play At Saxilby School 1:45 - 3:15pm
Fundamentalz 0 - 4yrs Stay & Play 9.00 - 12.00 HomeStart Family Group 1:00 – 3.00pm Messy Play at Saxilby School 1:45 - 3:15pm
Mini Movers 11.00 – 12.00 Tots on Tour (Booking required) At Scampton. For more info contact 01522 583952 or 01427 788971 Talking Tots 2 - 4yrs 9:30-10:15am Toddling Tots New walker - 30mths 10.45-11.30am Parent and Toddler Stay & Play (Saxilby Church hall) 10:00-12:00 Mini Movers 11.00 – 12.00 Tots on Tour (Booking required) at Scampton. For more info contact 01522 583952 or 01427 788971 Talking Tots 2 - 4yrs 09:30-10:15am Toddling Tots New walker - 30mths 10.45-11.30am Parent and Toddler Stay & Play (Saxilby Church hall) 10:00-12:00
The Children’s Centre is open Mon - Thurs 08.30pm - 4.30pm Fridays 08.30 - 4.00pm Please contact the Centre (Rebecca) on 01427 788971 or rebecca.fowler@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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Trentside Bygones
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t has been our good fortune to come across a book of newspaper cuttings compiled by Rosamund Addison of Fenton village, covering everyday items such as weddings, fêtes, local food, WI, public meetings and other social events. Rosamund was daughter of Len Addison, Fenton’s butcher. The scrapbook is a ‘cashbook’ with pasted-in cuttings from the period 1934-8.
THE WHALE THAT CAME UP THE TRENT
Rosamund Addison’s Scrapbook History of village Life
Sunday September 18th 1938 Several thousand people yesterday paid admission to see a two ton, 20ft long whale which had been rammed by a petrol barge and caught in the River Trent near Gainsborough. It is thought to be the mate of the whale which was caught at Keadby three weeks ago and which is now in the National History Museum in London. The second whale is believed to be a female, while that caught at Kealby was a male. The whale caught at Gainsborough had been in the River Trent for three days. It remained in the neighbourhood of Kealby for two days but swam during the Friday night but at low tide. It was seen stranded on a sandbank at Marton five miles from Gainsborough and 70 miles from the sea - the farthest inland point at which a whale has been seen within living memory. TERRIFIC STRUGGLE On Saturday afternoon boatmen on a string of barges towed by the Tyne motor vessel, of Hull, took two shots at the whale, but the shots ricocheted off its back into the water. No efforts were made to catch it at Marton, but arrangements were being made by Superintendent I. Booth, of Gainsborough, to have it destroyed by humane methods when a report was received that it had been refloated by the tide.
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The whale swam back to Gainsborough and was near the town when it was overtaken by the petrol barge Kestrel, with 90 tons of sand and gravel aboard, from Carlton, bound for Brigg, via the Ancholme. The captain of the Kestrel Mr J Chapman of 18 Gordons Row, Newark, stated afterwards that he and his mate Mr Stanley Oglesby, of 10 Dewbury Terrace, Swann street, Hull had a terrific struggle with the whale for over an hour. FOUGHT LIKE A TIGER “It was 50 yards ahead” said Mr Chapman “and I ran my vessel at it, I was successful in hitting it, and turning round saw it fighting furiously in the water.” “I turned the vessel round and ran alongside and my mate, Oglesby, tried to get it with a boat hook. He was successful and we fastened it to the boat and brought it to Gainsborough.” Oglesby said that after the boat had been turned round he stuck a boat hook into the whale and it “fought like a tiger”. “It threw water right over the boat and nearly drowned me,” he said. “Chapman came to my aid and I lassoed its tail with a rope and pulled it tight, eventually getting it fast to the side, but it continued to
fight vigorously, it was so strong that it prevented the boat being turned round again despite the fact that it was against the ebb and though our boat had a cargo of 90 tons of gravel.” “Eventually we got the boat round, the whale fought hard for some time but finally it drowned as we were towing it with its tail.” The whale was on view on behalf of the John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough yesterday. It was taken from the river by a crane. The total amount collected in admission fees yesterday in aid of the John Coupland hospital was over £100, so that the whale was seen by about 12,000 people. It is expected that it will be on view again tonight in aid of the nursing association. No decision has been reached as to the future of the whale’s carcass. The police are awaiting a decision by the Custom’s Office, who have been in consultation with the Receiver of Wrecks.”
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Ferries & Bridges An article on the events that lead to the birth of Dunham Bridge
Littleborough Ferry that used to cross the Trent at Marton
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t the time the magazine was being put together we had just had the hosepipe ban followed by a few weeks of heavy rain (there has got to be some irony there) and it got us thinking about our rivers. Rodger Brownlow kindly lent us a book on Dunham Bridge and so it is with this trusty tool that we aim to impart a little information about the history of our bridges and ferries in the Trentside area. Lincolnshire is in effect a peninsula, attached to the mainland on the south but sundered from it on the west by the Trent. Every journey, therefore, between the county and Nottingham or anywhere northward involves a major river crossing. A Roman bridge had existed over the Trent between Cromwell and south Collingham, and about 1145 there had been a short-lived bridge near Gainsborough, probably at Knaith. But, for six and a half centuries thereafter, the lowest bridges were at Newark, which carried not only the east-west traffic into southern Lincolnshire but also the north-south commerce of the Great North Road. There are three bridges here: Newark or Trent Bridge itself, over the eastern branch of the river, and Kelham and Muskham Bridges over the western branch. All were of early medieval origin, and Newark Bridge, the property of the
Dukes of Newcastle, was a toll bridge until the 1830s. The fifty-eight miles of bridgeless Trent below Newark did not, however, form an impassable barrier. Almost every riverside village had its ferry - there were at least eighteen of them - which in most cases dated back to the Middle Ages and survived precariously into the twentieth century, although all are now defunct. Few carried much long-distance traffic or were of more than local importance,
since the marshes west of the lower Trent prevented easy access to the ferries there, the most heavily used crossings were higher up: Walkerith, Gainsborough (the only ferry attached to a town of significance), Littleborough (the site of a ford on the Roman road from Lincoln to Doncaster) and Dunham. Dunham lies on the floodplain of the Trent on the Nottinghamshire side, equidistant at 11 miles from Lincoln and Retford
The rowing boat that used to cross the Trent from Henholme to Dunham and was still in use in May 1932.
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May 2012 and potential dangers to their users Gainsborough ferry boat overturned in 1760 with the loss of six lives. When moves were afoot for a bridge, Dunham Ferry was described as an interruption and a hazard which the bridge would remove. This was a fairly standard phrase, and whether Dunham was in fact any better or worse than other ferries, we cannot say; but it certainly died unwept.
Flooding could be a major problem in the Trentside region. In 1932 these cattle were attempting to cross a flooded field.
The ferry crossed the Trent directly between Dunham and Newton on the Lincolnshire side. The Trent is tidal at this point (if only just), but the tides, as such, are no problem. The major menace to Trentside villages has always been freshwater floods. At Dunham Ferry in 1829 the river was normally about 6ft deep and 400ft wide, contained within artificial flood banks roughly 790ft apart at their crests and standing some ten feet above the ordinary water surface. But floods frequently overtopped these banks. Really bad ones like those of 1792 and 1828 rose a good three feet above them and spread far and wide over the surrounding land. The 1828 floods extended 1200 yards west of the bank, drowning most of Dunham, and on the east, though Newton itself is above the flood plain, they stretched 9ft deep for 275 yards from the river. It was said that in 1830 "There have been thirteen floods in one year at Dunham when the use of boats was necessary" (I imagine that was an understatement!).
with part of the fortune inherited from his father, John Julius Angerstein, the renowned businessman and art collector. The tolls, which then yielded ÂŁ60 a year, were: persons, 1d; horses or beasts, 1d; sheep, 6d per score; carts, 6d; wagons, 1/-. The eastern staith belonged to the lord of the manor of Newton, who in 1830 was Sir William Amcotts Ingleby. The ferry house stood south of the Dunham approach, the present cottage north of the bridge approach is of later date and on a different site, but the last ferryman, Thomas Bays, did not live there since he also kept what is now the Bridge Inn nearby. All ferries offered delays
Dunham was one of the four principal Trent ferries below Newark, on a major route into Lincolnshire. The financial value of Dunham Ferry was rated higher than that of Gainsborough, and presumably it therefore carried more traffic. Littleborough was probably always the least of the four, at any rate after early middle ages times. In later days, however, Gainsborough and Walkerith undoubtedly became the dominant crossings. Not only did the former serve the largest riverside population, but the latter was on a more direct line for the major trade routes. Apart from the access to local markets which all the ferries provided to a greater or lesser extent, there were two longer distance trades, both of which grew vastly as the industrial revolution developed. First, there was cattle droving from Scotland. When Gainsborough Bridge was first proposed, it was claimed that "The numerous droves of beasts from different parts of Scotland, which pass at Walkerith or, in time of floods, go round by Newark on their way to Norfolk and Suffolk, where they are fatted for the London market, would all come to this
The villagers accepted these invasions as a natural hazard of existence. The ferry was the property of the lord of the manor of Dunham. The earliest notice of it is in 1296,when it belonged to William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, and was worth ÂŁ6 13s 4d a year. Thereafter we have only sporadic references until finally, in 1824, the manor, ferry, ferry house, boats and staith were bought by John Angerstein
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A more recent example of how the flood waters can disrupt travel at Newton on Trent. This image was captured by Fred Dixon in the 1990's.
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looked naturally to Walkerith and Gainsborough; the great cattle market of Wragby looked, via the drove road of Till Bridge Lane, to Littleborough; and the newly-reclaimed East and West Fens, plus the markets of Boston and Lincoln, looked to Dunham. When Gainsborough Bridge was opened in 1790 it automatically lured much trade away from the other ferries, and for a time Lincoln felt the draught since produce from the fens now tended to bypass the city to the north, and one of Lincoln's main objects in promoting Dunham Bridge was to draw this trade back within its own orbit. With the Gainsborough bridge open, the demand for a bridge elsewhere on the Trent declined, but the Dunham Bridge was not quite dead. On 24th August 1792 notice was published of an intended application to parliament for a bill to build a toll bridge at Dunham. The notice was signed by a William Calvert (1754-1837), a Dalton solicitor and land agent, who was keen to develop the Nottinghamshire side of the Trent and who was to play a part in the final creation of the bridge forty years later.
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Extracts from the occasional papers in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, Dunham Bridge a Memorial History by MJT Lewis. In a future edition of Trentside Links we will be bringing you the story of how Dunham Bridge came into being and how we arrived at the modern toll bridge we use today.
Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following people who contributed to our Bygone features. Sarah Lidgett, Sue Eyton-Williams, Mr & Mrs Hewin, Fred Dixon and Rodger Brownlow.
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Obituaries A True Gentleman The village of Torksey lost a true gentleman and friend to many on the 16th February. Charles Graham Walshaw (Graham) passed away aged 83 years. Graham fell in love with Torksey in the early sixties when he, his wife Barbara and young family would visit most weekends to stay in their caravan at the Hume Arms caravan site. In 1965 he and his family moved from Sheffield to their new home in Sand Lane. He soon became involved in many village activities and commitments including becoming a school governor at Torksey School, a member of the parish council and joining Lincoln Golf Club. Graham loved his bungalow, especially his garden, which was always a joy to see in the summer months to many passersby. He was highly respected member of the community and he was the main campaigner for the removal of the roundabouts several years ago. Graham lost his wife Barbara in 1987. He became more involved in the daily lives of his daughter Debi and family, enjoying many holidays to his much-loved Devon. Tho' a Yorkshireman (he never forgot the lingo) he felt his roots were firmly planted in Torksey. He thoroughly enjoyed his daily walks around the village and his jaunts in his car. Heartfelt thanks to all of you who
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watched out for my lovely dad, especially in the last year and in particular, thanks to Gordon & Carol Yardley. Debi Yeates
William Eatch passed away very peacefully on March 5th 2012. Most people will know Bill as the man with a good shock of white, sorry, fair hair walking a little Jack Russell, Daisy, round Torksey. After having been awarded Sea Cadet of the Year Bill joined the Navy and trained as an electrical engineer. During this time he married Ursula and so began a life of travel. As well as long sea cruises Bill and Ursula plus their daughter Dorcas, travelled extensively to Aden, Jamaica, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, South Humberside Airport and in their retirement, Scotland, the Hebrides, Orkney. It was while he was in Saudi Arabia that he received a letter of thanks from the White House for showing top bods around the airport. Bill was a creative man, well-able to turn an idea into a practical working piece of machinery, or a pattern into a rag rug, or
a piece of cloth into a pair of dungarees for a 2-year-old, me. He was also musical, mainly playing the bass drum in the Navy band though he also learned the cornet. ln Kenya, we all developed a love of wildlife and the environment and this was brought back to Torksey and his interest in the village and the surrounding countryside, standing as a Parish Councillor for many years. Bill was a generous man with his time, he would help anyone, anywhere and with anything, he liked to get involved. And he was very encouraging and got me through a lot of music exams even though every time I took one I wailed I'd failed - I hadn't of course but he was very patient. Unfortunately, he developed the family disease, Alzheimer’s about 3-4 years ago. With Alzheimer’s there is often a trend to either go down the depressed route or not. Bill was one of the lucky ones in that respect in that his sense of humour became heightened, extremely witty with a great sense of fun. He was courteous and very much the gentleman lightening everyone’s day when he was at the nursing home. He will always be a happy smile in our memories. Dorcas
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STURTON & STOW HISTORY SOCIETY OPEN DAY 2012 STURTON & STOW HISTORY SOCIETY SECOND OPEN DAY SATURDAY 14TH JULY AT STURTON VILLAGE HALL 11.00 – 4.00 Following on from the success of our Open Day last year, the History Society is looking forward to welcoming everyone to this year’s event which will feature the theme of - ‘The Schools of Sturton & Stow - from Victorian days to the present’. Come along and view items used in the schoolroom over the decades, together with personal memories of local residents who may have family members who attended Stow school and of course may have attended Sturton school in all its guises. See if you can recognise any family members or friends on the many photographs we shall have on display.
sturton & stow history society website NOW LIVE! Visit http://sshs.btck.co.uk/
Watch a film of the opening of Sturton Secondary school in 1961 and reminisce with friends and family. See a memorial to Jack Shanks, a wellrespected and well-known teacher of yester-years. View paintings of village buildings expertly done by current pupils at Sturton Primary School.
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Events at Sturton & Stow History Society Wednesday May 16th Talk by Richard Pullen ‘Friends of Lincoln Tank’ Friday June 22nd Linda Crust The Victorian School Saturday July 14th Society Open Day Sturton by Stow Village Hall 11.00 - 4pm
Look and remember at everyday items used in the home over the decades since Victorian times.
Wednesday July 18th Jane Young Pottery & artefacts from Saxon Lincolnshire.
A tombola stall will be on hand and of course delicious refreshments to add to a day of memories, wellbeing and laughter.
We now hold all meetings downstairs at Sturton by Stow village hall and everyone is very welcome.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Sharron Banham Secretary Sturton & Stow History Society
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 Mrs Anne Wingham 01427 717545 Revd Rhys Prosser 01522 702427 We can help if we know your need.
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Solar Pv – Still worth it?
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t takes only a fraction of the sun’s power to cover the entire energy needs for the earth every year; sunshine is not taxed and the sun does not send us a bill – so far. Therefore the installation of solar PV and solar thermal is easily justified from an environmental perspective. Yet recent debate and events surrounding the Government’s subsidy of solar PV – the so-called Feed in Tariff (FiT) - has raised, in some people’s minds, questions about its financial justification. It is true that the Government has decided to reduce the FiT from 43.3p to 21p, yet the outlook is nowhere near as drastic as it appears. Last year in the UK alone over 200,000 homes had solar panels fitted. As the drive to provide clean energy grows
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worldwide the increase in production of solar components has driven down prices. In 2010 a typical 4KWp domestic system would have cost around £18,000 and taken four days to install. Now householders can get a system with the same energy output for £9,300 (subject to survey) – a 50% reduction in cost – and have it installed in half the time.
"Last year in the UK alone over 200,000 homes had solar panels fitted."
Homeowners will continue to benefit further as energy prices rise; through both the savings in household bills and the amount they will be paid from feeding power back into the grid. Even under the new legislation the income generated from a 4kWp PV system through the Feed-in Tariff, export payments and lower energy bills could reach around £1,000 per annum. That means a homeowner will have paid back their original investment within eight to nine years – but will continue to benefit from the FiT payments, energy savings and export income for a further 16 to 17 years. Whatever changes are implemented by Government solar PV systems continue to make sense financially, environmentally and aesthetically.
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KENDALL CARPETS New carpet and flooring company aims to put service first
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tarting a new business in the current economic climate may be considered risky by some people, but not if you have the trade pedigree of the Kendall family. Ron Kendall, his son Graham, daughter Lesley and business partner Greg Stott have teamed up to start Kendall Carpets in a refurbished showroom in High Street, Lincoln, which opened in February this year. Ron, who started working life at Arthur Lee in Grimsby followed by some years in a London store, Eastern Carpets in Lincoln and finally Allied Carpets, has over 50 years of experience in the trade. He says,“The name Kendall, locally, is synonymous with carpets, it’s in our DNA”. The Kendall family have lived in Saxilby for a number of years and have a good understanding of the local Lincolnshire community. Ron’s son Graham started at Allied as a carpet fitter on leaving school. Having worked his way up through the ranks, became Divisional Controller for the company working the length and breadth of the country. Lesley worked as Sales Director for several new homes companies. Lesley commented,“I know Graham always wanted his own carpet showroom and when this opportunity came up it made sense for all of us to join forces to create the new business”. Greg Stott who worked in sales in the motor trade makes up the The new showroom holds a fourth member of the team huge variety of carpets and and brings a strong customer other flooring. service ethic to the company. Collectively the team have 125 years of sales and customer service, 80 of those directly in floorings. So, how can Kendall Carpets compete with the multinationals? Graham says, “Firstly, all of us are experienced in giving excellent customer service - it’s what we do. Secondly, many people think it’s cheaper to buy from the large companies.This is simply not true”. By keeping relative overheads low, Kendall Carpets can match and usually beat any of the larger stores on price but most certainly on service. The company has a very swift response time and have a team of trusted expert fitters. Graham says,“Over the years we have come to know which
fitters to trust and they too have to follow the Kendall ethos of service.They will remove old carpets and move furniture when necessary”. As well as carpets Kendalls supplies and fits vinyls, woods and laminate flooring.“We test with a hygrometer and moisturemeter The Kendall Carpets team, from the left before laying a Lesley, Ron, Greg and Graham. wooden floor as it is imperative that the sub floor is at the correct level.This is all part of the service”. Kendall Carpets carries brands such as, Georgian, Hugh Mackay,Avalin flooring, Quick-Step, Mohawk in fact all the brands you would expect from a quality flooring store. Prices range from £4.99 to £70 per square metre.With over 1000 samples to choose from, the ranges include famous types such as Axminster and Wilton. The company also offers a shop at home service where samples are taken to your home. This is particularly useful if you are not certain which shade or colour will suit your home. Because of the way light works, a colour seen in the shop may look entirely different in your home. Having produced umpteen show homes over the years, Lesley is excellent with colour and design and is always on hand to advise on colours and interiors. Kendall Carpets has an excellent range of striped carpets and stair rods, very much in vogue for staircases.They also offer colour coordinated carpet bindings for staircase runners or, as a finish where carpets end away from the skirting. Kendalls carry stock in their warehouse enabling them to work with both lettings and estate agencies to provide carpets ideal for a speedy turnaround between occupants both in residential and commercial properties. With the experience of the partners in Kendall Carpets and their service ethos the company is certain to be a successful Lincoln business, just what the city needs.
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Village SOS Roadshow 2012 Inspiration and advice to rural communities After a very successful series of events in autumn 2011 and the National Conference in February, the Village SOS Roadshow is back and will be providing information, inspiration and advice to rural communities across England, Scotland and Wales for FREE.
bringing vital expertise, resources and a place to discuss your enterprise ideas. The Roadshow, organised in partnership with the Community Lincs, is completely free and will take place on 27th June at The Showroom, Lincoln from 10am to 3:30pm.
The Roadshow will once again be a great opportunity for interested parties to talk to sector experts, share experiences with others and discuss issues with local practitioners. Inspirational speeches will be made by industry specialists and established community enterprises, interactive workshops will cover topics such as business planning, governance, legal structures, achieving longevity, managing volunteers and there will also be a chance for delegates to ask questions and debate issues relevant to them. This time round we will be allocating workshop dependent on experience, so as to ensure everyone can develop their ideas and knowledge no matter what stage they are at. Lincoln has been selected to host the Village SOS Roadshow as it tours the UK
If you want to find out more about how community enterprise can help your village, come along to the Village SOS Roadshow event, not only will the best examples from the region be showcased, but you will be able to access expert advice on everything you need to know, from getting your idea off the ground, engaging with your community and marketing it to the wider world, to applying for funding, choosing the right legal structure and business planning. It’s also a great place to talk to others in the same boat, to learn from and inspire each other.
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To book a place on the Village SOS Roadshow visit http://www.villagesos. org.uk
Lincoln Sounds One Day Workshop
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incoln Sounds Ladies' Barbershop Chorus is holding a one-day taster workshop in June. The event aims to encourage ladies in Lincoln and the surrounding villages to join them in learning a new song from scratch to performance standard - with choreography included! The song will then be sung as part of an informal concert for family and friends. Kara Moore, President of Lincoln Sounds said “We held a similar event last summer. It was a very enjoyable and happy day and resulted in six ladies deciding to join the Chorus. We expect this one to be every bit as enjoyable. No experience is needed, nor an ability to read music, just a love of singing.” The workshop takes place on Saturday, 16 June at Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School. There is a registration fee, after which anyone signing up will receive a pack of pre-learning material including a CD. Contact information for more details is available at www.lincolnsounds.org by choosing the ‘Home’ option, email Rebecca Lockley at rebeccajlockley@googlemail.com or telephone Linda on 01522 869920.
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Information sent on behalf of Lincolnshire Police This is a message from PCSO Tracey Burnett Gainsborough Town North NPT. We would like to make residents aware that there have been some fake £20 notes circulating in the area. Please be alert if selling at car boot sales or selling over the internet. When looking at the notes they look genuine with the security line and hologram. On real notes the silver 20 holographic strip turns to a £ when moved. Information is available on www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes Thank you Tracey Burnett (Support, PCSO NC02 Gainsborough Town North, Gainsborough Station) Local PCSO contact details can be found on page 25
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What is First Contact? First Contact is a service that allows people aged 60 and over to access a wide range of services and information to help them stay safe and well in their own home through one point of contact. The checklist addresses issues such as fire and community safety, personal care, housing, heating, falls prevention, money and benefit entitlements, transport, social isolation, home care and caring. First Contact checklists not only help customers access services they may otherwise have been unaware of but they also help our partner agencies to do their job effectively. Using the checklist can save partner agencies time as opposed to searching for the correct agencies to
Our customers can complete a simple checklist in one of our leaflets, with a trained member of staff, on the phone with the central coordinators or through our website. The answers customers provide to the checklist questions indicate which agencies they require information and advice from. Completed checklists generate referrals to the required agency prompting them to contact the customer and deliver the information and advice required. Our partner agencies have 28 days to do this. Central Co-ordinators They are the main public contact point and can be contacted as follows: Tel: 01522 782172 Email: firstcontact@lincolnshire.gov.uk Field Co-ordinators The scheme also has field co-ordinators
Churches Festival Weekend Saturday 12th May and Sunday 13th May 2012 St. Peter's Newton will be taking part on both days from 10am to 4.30pm On Saturday there will be a coffee morning from 10am and an organ recital at 11am. At 12pm until 3pm Mr Chris Medley will be explaining the history of the newly restored George III coat of arms and the Stowe family Hatchment, both of which have been in the church from about 1760. On Sunday light refreshments will be served for the whole opening time.
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employed by Age UK. Their role is to publicise the scheme within local areas, deliver talks to community groups, provide training to partner organisations and deal with the day to day issues which crop up with partners as well as customers. Their contact details are as follows: Sandra Simonson - Lincoln and West Lindsey area: sandra.simonson@ageuklincoln.org.uk 07415350324 First Contact Online First Contact Online provides a range of information on topics such as; crime prevention, benefits and money, health and living with long term conditions. The website also has an events section where community groups can upload their events. The events are then searchable by postcode. For further information on any of the above please either contact your local Field Co-ordinator or the Central Coordinators on the details above.
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Trentside Reports THE ASSISTANT CURATE WRITES
through our villages. Again, a great deal of preparation is happening.
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The Church throughout the world has two major festivals in May, although most people will probably struggle to name them both. They are Ascension Day on 17th May and Pentecost on 27th May. The first has almost faded into insignificance as a celebration, but they literally changed the history of the world.
ay has always been a month of busy preparation. With Easter behind us and Spring well-established many couples are anxiously ensuring that every tiny detail of their long-awaited wedding days are sorted out. For all these couples, their special day will be remembered for years to come; photos will be brought out and anecdotes told. Nationally we will also be preparing for two special events. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be occupying minds all over the country as choirs practice, chairs and trestle tables are counted and women commit themselves to “sausage rolls, 1 doz.” or “Victoria sandwiches, 2”. In many communities any excuse for a street party is warmly welcomed. The additional excitement of such a royal occasion makes it extra special. The admiration and loyalty which our Sovereign enjoys is well-earned. The Olympic Games being held in Great Britain is also, perhaps, a cause for celebration, although affecting mostly the London area. However, it will be interesting to see the torch carried
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On Ascension Day Jesus, who had risen from the dead, went up into heaven to sit at his Father’s right hand. This means that the whole world belongs to him, although we do not yet see it all under his control. Pentecost was the birth of the Church; it was the day when a band of frightened men and women received such spiritual power that they went out into the streets and started to tell everyone the good news about the risen Lord Jesus and his new Kingdom. The world as we know it today would not exist if it were not for that small band of spirit-driven disciples. Whether we remember to celebrate these two days doesn’t, in one sense, matter zat all.
What does matter is that we, the Church, live with and in that truth - that Jesus rose from the dead and is still alive today, to forgive our sins and to give us his fullness of life, which the Bible calls eternal life. This good news of the Kingdom of Heaven is just as relevant and important to the world today as it was 2,000 years ago. I wish you all a blessed and happy Ascension Day and Pentecost! Rev. Pam Rose
Churches Festival St Peters Torksey We are open on 12th & 13th of May. Ploughman's Lunches available 12 - 2pm on Saturday. Tea and coffee available. Trent Vale display, Craft display, Jewellery and cards.
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Reports from the Kettlethorpe & District Women's Institute March 2012 It sometimes takes a little persuasion to get members of voluntary and social clubs to attend the AGM. Alright - so there's business to be discussed, finance to approve and committees to propose but whatever.....our AGM can be as much a pleasure as the other eleven meetings in the year. There were of course reports from the Treasurer, Secretary and President, and these served to present a picture of how we have financed and enjoyed ourselves with the President giving an overall picture of the year. So while I am at the beginning here is a list of the current new committee - which is the same as for last year with an additional two members. Rita Atkin, Sarah Clark, Vivienne Elliott, Jackie Gee, Sylvia Johnson, Gill Kyme, Ann Lister, Lynda Mullally, Toni Richardson and Janet Willcock. Barbara Gilbert remains President.
Every month a competition is arranged which tends to support our speaker for the evening, and the most consistent winner of these was Pat Green followed by Ann Close. Lynda Mullally and Dorothy Yardley were joint third. I have to say that we do have an excellent committee, who all take a very active part in keeping us together and cooking our annual dinners in October. After the business we indulged in some very tasty cakes and hot drinks while doing our best at a couple of quizzes. A new magazine has been produced for Lincolnshire North. It gives the prospective visits and shows for our geographical area. It's quite a surprise to see how many things are going on all from one source, and will be much appreciated by members. Of course the Lincolnshire Show was discussed and it is hoped someone will produce an 'action' photograph good enough to adorn our Kettlethorpe entry. Another golfing afternoon is being planned, probably for May at Laughterton. There will be teaching available plus a small competition.
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Anyone wishing to attend a craft day should give their names via the Secretary; this may be held on April 28. Raffles were won by Kay Payne, Sarah Clarke, Lynda Mullally and Gill Kyme.
April 2012 We have two get-togethers this month, next week twenty members will go to the Trinity theatre to see the wellremembered musical 'Me and My Girl'. The President said she had seen our craft display at the Federation house in Louth, and produced a photograph to show what clever ladies we are; (alas I am not one of them). The Elms is holding an open day in June and we shall have a table displaying information about our activities to prospective members. There is to be another golfing day at the end of May. Ann Lister will have the details. Members were asked to bake cakes, scones etc for our cafe tent at the Lincolnshire Show on 20/21 June, so Continued on page 25...
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Neighbourhood Policing Team Hello again from your Gainsborough Rural South Neighbourhood Team I've been away for a while but now I have returned, and a thank you to all who looked after the patch whilst I was away. Unfortunately, whilst I was away, there have been a number of issues involving scrap metal collectors, and in particular a lot of metal thefts. There are obviously a number of genuine collectors who are properly licenced and who only take away what you want removing, however, some are not so trusting or law-abiding - and we need to know about them. Don't keep your information to yourself share it with one another to keep each other safe, by looking out for one another - and share it with us! We will never object to being told all manner of stuff - and if you throw a cup of tea in, I'm sure the police response will be fabulous! It may be a light-hearted comment but I am very serious when I want people to tell us information, as it is you who live within the community and you who see what is going on. We can't be everywhere at once and we rely on you to keep us in the picture. We appreciate every call and we treat all calls in complete confidence. We plan on trying to get more regular updates to you all, through Trentside Links and all the other publications throughout my patch, but don't forget
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the police have a webpage, and also you can join Lincs Alert through this, and be kept up to date with news specific to your area, given out by your local police, to let you know what's happening too. So take note of the numbers, emails etc listed, and make sure you keep talking to us and one another. Martin Please feel free to contact us at any time on our mobiles listed below, or even via email. Our contact details are as follows: PCSO 2270 Melanie Goodwill – Police Community Support Officer - 07900 325735 or email – melanie.goodwill@ lincs.pnn.police.uk PCSO 2036 Glenn Patchett– Police Community Support Officer – 07796 267137 or email – glenn.patchett@ lincs.pnn.police.uk PC 326 Martin Doherty – Community Beat Manager – 07939 890958 or email – martin.doherty@lincs.pnn.police.uk The above numbers SHOULD NOT BE USED for REPORTING CRIMES or INCIDENTS. If you need immediate action then you should always call 101 for this purpose, which is the telephone number for the control room, which is manned 24hrs a day. In an EMERGENCY dial 999
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Trentside Community Notices Marton and Gate Burton Summer Fayre and Diamond Jubilee Celebration Sunday 3rd June from 2.30pm at the village hall and playing field. We would like you all the join us on this historical occasion. The afternoon will commence with a football match between the Ingleby Arms old boys and the current team. During the afternoon many activities and entertainment for all ages will be taking place along with all the traditional stalls to be found at the summer fayre. A card reader and a healer will also be there. There will be light refreshments, BBQ, bar available or bring a picnic with you. The entertainment will continue until 10.30 with a disco, singer and bar. Look out for posters nearer the time for a full diary of events. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Jubilee Fete 23rd June 1 - 4pm in the grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall Grand Draw at 3.30pm First prize £100 - 2nd prize £30 3rd prize £25 Plus other prizes Usual stalls and attractions
THORNEY JUBILEE PARTY A Jubilee party WILL be held in the field next to the play park from 3pm on MONDAY 4TH JUNE. Leaflets have gone out around the village. If you haven’t received one or would like more information please contact Anne Massey: 01522 703120 or Anna Dennison: 01522 702748. There will be a fancy dress competition for children, games to play, memories to hear about, community singing and a 50s-style picnic tea-party. Photographs from 1950s through to the present day will be exhibited inside St Helen’s Church (photographs to Anne by May 25th please). Please bring your own sandwiches. Tea/coffee/squash, some cakes and puddings will be provided, but if you wish to bring other drinks please do so. Paper plates etc will be available. Roger and Rita Oates have kindly agreed to the use of a barn if the weather is unkind. Our thanks to them for the use of their field for the event. A toilet will be available. Let us know if you have a picnic table and chairs which we can borrow. These can be picked up in the morning. We’re looking forward to a memorable event!
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Lauren Flinders Registered Childminder I provide a caring and fun learning environment for babies and children within my home. I offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to suit all ages and abilities. For more information please contact me on 01427 717419 lrb16@hotmail.co.uk www.laurenflinderschildcare.webs.com Fenton, Lincoln
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SOCIAL ACTIvITIES at Village Hall, Marton WEEKLY
MONDAY Art Class (in committee room) Indoor Bowls Line Dancing
2.00 – 4.00pm 2.00 – 4.00pm 7.45 – 10.00pm
WEDNESDAY Art Class (in committee room)
2.00 – 4.00pm
THURSDAY Over 60's Club (in committee room) Mother & toddlers
2.15 – 4.00pm 9.00 - 11.00am
MONTHLY 1st Monday each month Village Hall Committee Meeting
7.30pm
1st Tuesday each month Parish Council Meeting
7.00pm
3rd Wednesday each month Women’s Institute
7.30pm
1st Thursday each month Sequence Dancing (main hall)
LAUGHTERTON BOWLS CLUB NAYLOR’S HILLS FARM NEWARK ROAD LAUGHTERTON NEW MEMBERS NEEDED WE ARE A SMALL CLUB, PLAY 3 TIMES A WEEK AND HAVE CLUB COMPETITIONS AND BBQ’s. WE ALSO PLAY FRIENDLY MATCHES AGAINST OTHER LOCAL CLUBS YOU WILL NOT BE OBLIGED TO PLAY IN A TEAM IF YOU PREFER NOT TO. WE HAVE SPARE SETS OF WOODS SO ALL YOU NEED ARE SOME FLAT SHOES. PLEASE COME ALONG ANY TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6.30PM AND HAVE A GO, YOU NEVER KNOW YOU MAY HAVE FUN! IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT JACKY TEL: 01427 717471 OR JOHN 01427 718333
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2.00 - 4.00pm Gainsborough Organ Society The Weston Rooms, Hickman Street, Gainsborough DN21 2DZ Thursday 31 May 7.30pm - Mark Thompson Thursday 28 June 7.30pm - Brett Wales Refreshments including licensed bar available at all events, free car parking opposite the rooms. Contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265 Follow us on facebook like Trentside Links
TRACTOR RUN IN AID OF ST HELENA CHURCH FUNDS, SOUTH SCARLE Sunday 27 May 2012 10.30am £10 per tractor/4x4 vehicle Start: Moorwood farm, South Scarle, Newark, NG23 7JW (by Kind permission of PL Clements & Son) Contact: Mrs F Baldwin, 01636 892056 florence.roy@talktalk.net Bring a packed lunch. Raffle, tea, Coffee & refreshments available. Route planned & organised my Mr Michael Hart - National TRactor & Engine Club.
MGC MARTON GRUB CLUB Come & join us for lunch at Marton village Hall. Ham or Pate Ploughmans followed by cake and tea or coffee for just £3. (We will be catering for 25 people so first come first served) 1st Friday of the Month from May 2012 (no Club in June) 12.30 to 2.00pm We will also be holding a raffle. All proceeds to the village Hall Roof Fund. To pre-book call Chris on 01427 718558
'SUMMER CELEBRATION' AND FOOTBALL PRESENTATION EvENING The event is being held on the 19th May 2012 at the home football ground which is at Torksey Lock, Polish Scout Camp. Doors open 7pm. There is a hog roast and live band 'Soul Summit' and DJ. Tickets are £10 and the proceeds will go to funding the next football season 12/13 for Newton United. This season Newton United are challenging to win Division 3 Sunday Football League and have also secured a place at Sincil Bank on May 1st in the final for the Fred Quibell Cup.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT TORKSEY TORKSEY BOOK CLUB Meetings will be held 3rd Tuesday of the month at the tea room at Torksey Lock, the time for the present will be 11am. Please contact Terri Fletcher on 01427 718189 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 Sue Child on 01427 717834 TORKSEY HISTORY GROUP Are you interested in or have knowledge of local history? Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock. For more information contact Ray Watling on 01427 717435 HISTORY GROUP PLANNED ACTIVITIES 16th May - Belton House 20th June - Morton Church guided tour (incl. photos of the Torksey flood) HISTORY GROUP FUTURE VISITS Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincoln Castle & Guild Hall, Ferryman's House, Stow Church, "Closed" Churches of Lincolnshire, North Levington Windmill, Marton Dig. AIR GUN OWNERS Interested in target shooting? We are a group of enthusiasts affiliated to a Lincoln HFT club who share transport and technochat to pursue our enthusiasm for this great sport. For more information please contact Joe Laurenson on 01427 717846
TORKSEY AND DISTRICT CROQUET CLUB The 2012 season has started! New members welcome. Come and join us on the village green, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2pm. 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 TEA DANCING Come and join us on the first Thursday of the month 2pm–4pm at Marton village hall, music by Helen and John Nicolson. Cost £3.50 which includes tea and biscuits. For more information please contact Dorothy Yardley on 01427 717257 WALKING GROUP The next walk will be on the 10th May in Knaith Park a moderate 3 mile walk leaving the Stags Head at 10.30 sharp. Meet at the Elms top car park at 10 am to arrange car sharing. All welcome, no need to book, just turn up. Dates of the walks for the following 3 months are as follows 14th June, 12th July, 9th August For more information please contact Anne Bradshaw 01427 717492 or Anne Laurenson 01427 717846 COMPUTER CLUB The computer club meets alternate weeks 2nd Friday of the month and the 4th Thursday of the month For more information please contact Christina Moore on 01427 718539 or Terry Bartlam on 01427 858487 EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ALL THE ACTIVITIES
Marton Village Hall FOR HIRE Holds up to 200 Cost: £10/hour or £7/hour for villagers Contact the Caretaker: Sandra Moody on 01427 718792
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PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS Brampton Mrs M Whiting, Secretary The Plot, Brampton, LN1 2EG Tel: 01427 717024 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 Susan Jubb, Clerk 87 Willingham Rd, Knaith Park, Lincs, DN21 5ET Tel: 01427 612971 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
Kettlethorpe Village Hall FOR HIRE
Available for all social gatherings Cooking facilities, crockery & cutlery Seating for 80 Stage available on request Eco-lighting • Radiator heating Contact the booking secretary: Sharon Wilcox Beech House, Brampton, Torksey, Lincoln LN1 2EG. Tel: 01427 718637 Mob: 07813 564319 sharon.wilcox@yahoo.co.uk
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Trentside Church Notices CHURCH SERVICES
CHURCH SERVICES
13 May 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 11.00 Matins Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON
20 May 9am Holy Communion St George the Martyr, Clifton
Kettlethorpe, Newton & Torksey
20 May 09.00 Eucharist Newton 09.00 Matins Kettlethorpe 11.00 Eucharist Torksey
27 May PENTECOST 10.30am Morning Worship St Helen’s, Thorney
27 May 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 11.00 Eucharist Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON
3 June 8am Holy Communion, St George the Martyr, Clifton 11am Jubilee Service All Saints, Harby
3 June 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 09.00 Matins Newton 11.00 Eucharist Torksey
10 June 9am Holy Communion St Helen’s, Thorney
10 June 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 10.00 Eucharist (Group Service) Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON 17 June 09.00 Matins Kettlethorpe 09.00 Eucharist Newton 11.00 Eucharist Torksey 24 June 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 11.00 Eucharist Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON
ST PETER’S CHURCH SUMMER FETE Saturday 16th June 2012 2pm until 5pm at Newton on Trent Primary School Games and quizzes Raffle, tombola and competitions Stalls with books, cakes, bric a brac and cards Strawberries and cream teas BBQ hamburgers and refreshments
TABLE TOP SALE IN AID OF SOUTH SCARLE CHURCH Saturday 12th May from 10am on the village green in South Scarle.
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17 June 9am Holy Communion St George the Martyr, Clifton 24 June 10.30am Morning Worship All Saints, Harby
PARISH CLERGY Rev Canon Rhys Prosser Tel: 01522 702427 rs.prosser@virgin.net Rev Stephanie Prosser Tel: 01522 702427 mumsteph66@yahoo.co.uk Rev Pam Rose Tel: 01427 787578 Rev Phillip Wain Tel: 01427 613188 To arrange for christenings & weddings please contact the appropriate vicar from the above list.
1 July 6pm Evensong St George the Martyr, Clifton 8 July 9am Holy Communion St Helen’s, Thorney 15 July 9am Holy Communion All Saints, Harby
NORTH AND SOUTH CLIFTON WI Tuesday 26th June 7.30pm at the Coronation Hall, South Clifton 'A Visit from Dennett's Ice Cream' Anyone is welcome to join us. It's £3 for the evening for a visitor and as well as a good speaker and good company we usually enjoy a good supper too! Our July meeting is a GARDENERS’ QUESTION TIME, which will be FREE to enter. Men are welcome too! That's on Tuesday 24th July, starting at 7.30pm. No supper this time, but tea/ coffee and biscuits. Come along for an enjoyable evening.
OPEN CHURCHES WEEKENDS July 14 Thorney 10am-4pm Harby 10am-4pm July 14 & 15 Besthorpe Girton 11am-4pm South Scarle
CHURCHES FESTIvAL The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul Kettlethorpe is taking part on the 12/13th May. Church open 10-4pm with light refreshments available on request. Please note that the entry in the brochure which is available is incorrect. The Bailgate Embroiderers are not present this year.
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Lincoln City Bus Station Saxilby High Street arrive
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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
Connectons to Gainsborough Guaranteed 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
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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
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MONDAY TO SATURDAY route number journey codes
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route number journey codes
0740 0740 0910 1110 1310 1735 0753 0753 0924 1124 1324 1748
Saxilby High Street depart 0755 Newton on Trent -Laughterton -Fenton -Torksey -Marton Church -Sturton by Stow 0800 Stow 0805 Willingham 0808 Kexby Chapel 0811 Upton 0813 Heapham 0817 Springthorpe 0821 Corringham 0825 Queen Elizabeth School -Gainsborough Bus Station 0837
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SD Schooldays CD College Days SSH Saturdays and School Holidays
FREE BUS TO TESCO, GAINSBOROUGH - EVERY THURSDAY Marton Church . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . 10.42 Sturton (Cross Roads) . . . . . . 10.50 Sturton School . . . . . . . . . . . 10.51 Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.53 Willingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.56 Kexby Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.59 Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01 Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04 Springthorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07 Corringham (Becket Arms) . . . 11.12 Arrives TESCO Gainsborough . . . . . . . . . . . 11.22
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 . . . .
09.20 09.30 09.35 09.38 09.42 10.15
Departs TESCO Lincoln . . . . 11.55
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BUILDING • DESIGNING • PLANNING 01427 718243 • www.johnkinchbuilds.co.uk stuart@thejohnkinchgroup.co.uk
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