S T I C K N E YN E W S

Christmas Light Switch-on 30 November 6.30pm at St Luke’s Church EVERYONE VERY WELCOME!

DECEMBER 2017&

JANUARY 2018

Hello and welcome to our Christmas and New Year magazine. As you can see from the front cover the Parish Council is having a ‘Christmas Light Switch-on’ with free refreshments in the Church afterwards. We hope you will come along and support what is going to be an annual event which should be brighter each year! Father Christmas will be there so the children can visit him and tell him what they would like for Christmas. The date for the switch-on is Thursday 30 November at 6.30pm - looking forward to seeing you there.I was pleased to see so many people at the war memorial on Saturday 11 November where the Parish Council laid a wreath, on behalf of the residents of the village; two pupils from William Lovell Academy laid a wreath and Mollyann Sabin played the Last Post on the clarinet. The service was taken by Reverend Fran. A big welcome to any new residents, you will find lots of information about what is going on in the village in this magazine and important phone numbers are on the back cover. It seems a bit early to be passing on Seasons Greetings but as I won't have another chance:

PS: The total raised from the Jumble Sale has been made up to £300.00, this has been paid into the Jubilee Account – THANK YOU.

On the last Thursday of each month the Parish Council Chairman and Clerk will be available at the coffee morning at St Luke’s.

May I wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous

New Yearfrom all onthe Parish

Council

WHAT’S ON IN STICKNEY?(Fixed weekly meetings in the Village Hall (VH) and Youth Centre (YC))

TUESDAY’S

Luncheon Club 11.30am (1st Tues in month) (VH) 01205 480769

Ladies Club 7.30pm (2nd Tues in month) (YC) 01205 480292

Badminton Junior and Senior 7.00pm (VH) 01205 368077

Stickney & District Gardening Club 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480802 (4th Tuesday in month)

WEDNESDAY’S

Short Mat Bowls 1.00pm - 4.00pm (VH) 01205 481462

Table Tennis 7.30pm (winter months only) (YC) 01205 481212

THURSDAY’S

Thursday Over 60’s Club 1.30pm - 4.00pm (YC) 01205 480802 (1st Thursday in month)

Short Mat Bowls 6.30pm - 9.00pm (VH) 01205 480397

FRIDAY’S

Cash Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480661

Stickney History GroupAnother successful history exhibition was held in September. More than 200 visitors came over the two days, many from the local villages and several from surrounding counties, Yorkshire and Derbyshire, researching their family trees.A couple, whose descendants were called Stickney, came over from Australia. They had been in contact via our website and found quite a lot of information about their ancestors.Four Americans visited the village a week later, they couldn’t make the exhibition, and we gave them information about their ancestors.The winner of the squares competition was Mrs L Sharp.A donation of £150.00 was given to the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.Martin & Bev would like to thank everyone who came and made the weekend successful. The next exhibition will be September 2019.

www.stickneyhistory.co.ukST LUKE’S CHURCHChristmas is drawing near, and our preparations begin on Advent Sunday, 03 December. It is our tradition in St Luke’s to run discussion groups through Advent and Lent. If you would like to take part in an Advent Group during December, have a word with Rev. Fran (481183).

A new event this year is the Crib Service on Christmas Eve at 4.00pm. This is designed for children of all ages to experience the excitement of Christmas, but also the wonder and awe when we think about what happened on that first Christmas. We will be building our crib, encountering a very grumpy innkeeper and singing our favourite carols. Do come and join us.

Services during December (in St Luke’s Church unless otherwise indicated):03 December 11.15am Holy Communion at New Leake10 December 9.30am Morning Worship 17 December 5.00pm Carol Service24 December 4.00pm Crib Service24 December 11.30pm Midnight Communion25 December 10.00am Family Worship31 December 10.00am Holy Communion at Spilsby

January is a strange month in the Church as we deal at different times with Epiphany, when the wise men visited the baby Jesus, Jesus’ baptism by John, and Plough Sunday, when we seek God’s blessings on our agricultural land. A very eclectic mix!

Services during January (in St Luke’s Church unless otherwise indicated):07 January 11.15am Holy Communion14 January 9.30am Morning Worship21 January 11.15am All Age Worship28 January 9.30am Holy Communion

I would like to thank everyone who has supported St Luke’s Church throughout 2017. It is such a privilege to be able to serve this community.

Stickney Show 2018The Stickney Show Committee has undergone significant changes since the last show. But, as they say, the show will go on! The date for next year’s Stickney Show is Sunday 22 July 2018. Put it in your diaries now and commit to being there.Fund raising activities are being organised, including an ‘anything auction’ on 17 February and a Bingo on 24 March. These will appear on

posters around the village, in future editions of Stickney News and on social media.For more information, contact the Committee Secretary, Rev. Fran Jeffries (481183)

Kiddies CornerRudolph Marshmellows

Line a wooden board with greaseproof paper. Melt your bar of chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, take out of the microwave and cool slightly by continuously stirring.

Dip each marshmallow into the chocolate covering the base and the edges of the marshmallow. Place on the greaseproof paper and pop in the fridge to set for 10 mins.

Take the marshmallows out of the fridge and flip upside down. Put a small drop of the melted chocolate onto the back of the marshmallow and press down the pretzels to make the antlers.

Flip them back over so the pretzels are on the greaseproof paper. Do this with all your marshmallows and then pop back into the fridge to set for a further 10 mins.

Meanwhile roll out pea-sized pieces of white fondant and then roll out even smaller pieces of black fondant and press both together to make the eyes.

Take the marshmallows out of the fridge and add the red sweetie nose with a dab of melted chocolate as glue. Add the eyes the same way.

Pop them back into the fridge to let them set for a final 10 mins.

IngredientsLarge marshmallowsPretzelsRed Skittles or SmartiesReady-to-roll white and black icing100g milk chocolate

Christmas JokesQ: What do angry mice send to each other at Christmas?A: Cross-mouse cards!Q: What does Santa Clause Do at Easter?A: He egg-nores the whole thing!Q: How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizza?A: Deep and crisp and even!

Work out the time!1. Yesterday Mary started playing piano at 6.15 pm. She played for 55

minutes. What time did she finish? __________

2. Jenny takes a 60-minute bus ride to work everyday. The bus usually leaves at 7.35 am. At what time does she arrive at work? _________

3. Sporty can swim 50 meters in 1 minute. How long will it take him to swim 200 meters? __________

4. Yesterday Peter finished watching TV at 9.25 pm. He watched for 35 minutes. At what time did he start watching? __________

5. John ordered a meal in a restaurant at 7.05 pm and was served 25 minutes later. At what time was his meal served? ___________

6. A kangaroo can jump 12 times per minute. How many times can the kangaroo jump in 12 minutes? _________

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What You Need to Make a Snowman Mobile from a Paper Plate:

Paper plate Glue Scissors Black pen Scraps of coloured paper (brown, orange, black) or

colour your own String

Use your scraps of coloured paper to make a carrot nose, stick arms, and a top hat. Punch a hole in the back of his head behind the hat and insert your string. Hang him up and watch him dance!

STICKNEY CHARITIESThe Stickney Charities currently have two empty one-bedroom cottages in Hall Lane, Stickney. The first has been totally refurbished and is nearing completion, whilst the second one has yet to undergo some alterations. These properties are suitable for one person living alone.If you are interested in applying to live in one of these properties, when the works are complete, you should, in the first instance, contact Mrs I Dodds (Clerk to the Stickney Charities) on 01205 480463.

Defibrillator TrainingThe defibrillator is now installed in the old telephone kiosk oppoosite the shop. Training is available for 12 residents to attend, this is to learn when a defibrillaotr should be used and how to use one. It does not mean that you will be ‘on call’ in case of emergencies, it will just give you confidence should a situation arise and you are nearby. For anyone not trained it is easy to use as the defibrillator gives out it’s own instructions and will not give

House to house collections used to carried out to raise funds for RNLI, but these are no longer being carried out. To replace these collections the local Branch of the RNLI are holding:

INDOOR CAR BOOT SALESin the

STICKNEY VILLAGE HALLon:

10 December14 January

11 February11 March

Between 8.00am and 1.00pm

£6.00 per tableSellers arrive from 6.30pm

To book callMargaret Langford

01205 354752

a shock if the shock is actually not required. Please contact the Parish Cucil Clerk for more details and any information you may need.

The Horbling Ladies

The Stickney Luncheon Club is held at Stickney Village HallDoors open at 11.30am and lunch is served at 12 noon

Our first Luncheon of 2018 will be Tuesday the 09 January when the Menu will be:

Homemade Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup with Roll and ButterPork Sausages, Creamed Potatoes, Grilled Tomatoes

and Peas with Onion GravySticky Toffee Pudding and Cream

Tea or Coffee and Mints

still only £5.50Please telephone Kay to book your place 01205 480769

Stickney Bus Service!The market day service is available 06 and 20 December, 03. 17 and 31 January and 07 and 21 February. The cost of the service is £5.00 per person. You can book your seat by telephoning 01205 480241.

Mobile Library VisitThe mobile library visits Stickney on MONDAY’S at the Youth Centre, Hall Lane between 11.00am and 12 noon and at Horbling Lane between 12.15am and 12.45pm. The next visits will be 22 January and 19 February.

Gardening Tips for November and December

The Horbling Ladies of the Luncheon club would like to wish all the members a Fantastic Christmasand a Healthy, Happy New Year and to thank them all for their continued support for the Luncheon

Winter is well and truly on its way; leaves are falling rapidly, wind and rain are on the increase and we've had our first frosts.  These conditions can limit the amount of work being carried on outside, but when conditions allow, there are still jobs which can be done as we prepare for the new growing season next year.

1]  Have a look at the rhubarb bed.  From time to time the crowns of established plants need to be divided and replanted about a metre apart.  Dig in plenty of well-rotted manure where you replant.

2]  Now is the time to sow Japanese bunching onions under cover for salad use.

3]  You can plant bare-rooted raspberry plants between now and March.  Again it will pay dividends if you plant into soil which has been enriched with well-rooted organic matter and a slow release fertiliser.

4]  If you have grown leeks this year, you can lift them before the soil becomes frozen and heel them into a trench next to a convenient path for easy access.  They will keep well for several months in this situation.

5]  If conditions underfoot allow, you could dig over empty beds and pile manure on top. Then sit back and let the frosts and worms break up the clods of soil.

6]  Brassicas should be cleared of any yellowing leaves as they are no use to the plant and could be harbouring pests and diseases.

7]  If you plan to grow large onions next year, seed can be sown during December and early January, in modules before transplanting the young plants outdoors in Spring.

In conclusion a Japanese proverb to ponder on:                "One kind word can warm three winter months."

Happy Christmas and good gardening in the New Year and, of course, Happy Gardening.

THURSDAY CLUB  

Over 60's meet together in the Youth Centre on the first Thursday of each month between 1.30 pm and 4.00 pm. 

We would be pleased to welcome fresh faces, so do come along to see what we're like. Transport is provided around the village for a nominal sum:  please contact 01205 480415 if you would like to be picked up.

Control Orders and Dog Free Beaches in East LindseyWe enforce Dog Control Orders to stop problems caused by dogs in public places.Please note that from October 2017 these Dog Control Orders will become Public Space Protection Orders in line with legislation updates to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.It is an offence not to remove dog faeces from the following areas:

Any public road Any private road to which the public have access (unless the owner

of the road declares that he or she does not wish the order to cover it)

Any public footpath Any private footpath to which the public have access (unless the

owner of the footpath declares that he or she does not wish the order to cover it)

Any other land, which is open to the air and to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access (with or without payment)

Dogs are banned from any enclosed and fenced designated children's play area within our district.It is an offence not to place a dog on a lead when requested by an appropriately authorised officer. This will apply to any public open spaces as identified above.We will issue £75 Fixed Penalty Notices for persons who fail to comply with the above order and anyone who fails to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice may be prosecuted.Anyone who commits an offence under any of the provisions of the Dog Control Order will be liable on conviction in the Magistrates Court to a fine of up to £1,000.

Pupils and staff from William Lovell Church of England Academywould like to invite you to their Christmas Concert

to enjoy a re-telling of the Nativity story… with a modern twist.

This will be held on Thursday 14th December starting at 7.00pm Tickets are priced at £5 & £3 (concessions) includes seasonal refreshments

These can be reserved by contacting the school in person or telephoning 01205 480352.

Profits from the concert will be donated to Asthma UK.

WARNING ABOUT DRONES AND THEIR USE

For some time now an illegal drone has been flying over properties in West Fen Lane causing some concern. The police have been notified of this intrusion and have commenced investigations. If anyone has seen any of their neighbours flying a drone/mini helicopter the police would appreciate you contacting them with information. Anonymous calls with such information would also be extremely helpful.

If there are issues with the use of drones elsewhere in the village please report the problem to the Police by calling 101.

Please remember that the use of drones has limitations which should be adhered to. If you buy one as a gift for anyone, please ensure they know the ‘boundaries’ for its use. If you own a drone please respect the boundaries and use it responsibly.

Solutions: Work out the time: 1 - 7.10pm, 2 - 8.35am, 3 – 4 minutes, 4 – 8.50pm, 5 – 7.30pm, 6 – 144 jumps

WILLIAM LOVELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMYCHRISTMAS CONCERT

NOTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 02 NOVEMBER 2017There was one member of the public present. Questions were asked and answered about the Jubilee Committee account. The Stickney Show Committee do not want a Parish Council representative on the Committee, any help on the day would be appreciated.

Apologies were received from Cllr Spring and from Dist Cllrs Jones and AshtonPresent: Cllrs Sherriff, Cooper, Edwards, and Bolland (Chairman)

Reports From Representatives On Outside BodiesPolice Report:1 transport hazard with a loose horse and a dog on the road; 1 concern for safety – kids on the roof at the Village Hall and 1 incident of hare coursing.

Picnic SiteLCC are to remove the toilet block from the picnic area.

Planning Applications Received The following plans were looked at and OBSERVATIONS were made by the Parish Council:S/169/01839/17 - Mr & Mrs Finch - Erection of 2 detached houses and construction of 2 vehicular accesses at land adjacent to The Hollies, Main RoadConcerns were raised over the sight lines at the proposed accesses to these properties.

Planning DecisionsThere were no planning decisions reported

Cemetery and ChurchyardThe path to the tap will be discussed again at the December meeting. A faculty is required to remove two cherry trees from the Churchyard, meanwhile quotes will be sought for the work.

RepairsHighway faults and repairs should now be reported at:

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/faultreportingPost Box for Large LettersRoyal Mail will look at the possibility of having a post box in the village where A4 envelopes can be posted.

Community Wildlife GrantsLCC has grants available for Community Wildlife Projects, details of the grants can be found on the LCC website.

Good Neighbourhood SchemesGood Neighbourhood Schemes are run by a Committee which is set up to organise the care of residents in the village who may need some help. Help includes shopping for the person, taking the person shopping, taking them to appointments or just visiting for tea and a chat. This is a community led project that needs a team of people to run it. If anyone is interested in getting this project off the ground please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council in the first instance.

Draft Budget for the Year Ended 31 March 2019The draft budget was presented to Councillors. Quotations have been sought for some of the services provided by the Parish Council to check that the best value is still received from contractors. The precept will be set at the December meeting and is likely to be in the region of £18,000.00.

DefibrillatorThe defibrillator has been delivered and will be fitted in mid-November. A volunteer has kindly offered to clean the phone box ready for the defibrillator to be fitted.

Christmas Lights There will be Christmas lights in the trees at the Church again this year. Please do come along to the switch-on where Santa will be doing the honours again this year. There will be refreshments in the Church. Look in the notice boards and in the next magazine for details of date and times.

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday 07 December 2017 at 7.30pm in the Bungalow at the Old Rectory, there will be a Public Forum from 7.15pm

There are three vacancies for Parish Councillors in Stickney(Information from the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils):

WHY ME? You are probably reading this because someone has suggested you may wish to stand for election to your local council. Whether you are reading this with enthusiasm, reluctance (or even suspicion), these introductory notes may help to explain the nature of the commitment.WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?This briefing note gives a short introduction to the parish council world, and what is involved in becoming a local councillor. If you need further information please get in touch with your local parish clerk. WHAT IS A PARISH COUNCIL?To appreciate what is involved in being a local councillor, you need to know what a parish council is and what it can (and cannot) do.A parish council is first and foremost, an elected local authority. It is the tier of local government which is closest to the people. It is not a voluntary organisation, a charity or anything to do with the Church.Parish councils were first created under the Local Government Act 1894 and they are still being created. New ones are being formed in urban areas that are currently un-parished, existing parishes are being re-organised/grouped, and additional ones are being created as a result of the growth of population in some areas.WHAT CAN THEY DO?As parish councils were created in law, they can only act within the law by exercising those duties and powers which are conferred on them by Statute (i.e. a wide range of Acts of Parliament). The powers local councils have are many and varied and include purchase of land and buildings, providing and maintaining village greens, provision of recreational and sporting facilities, street furniture, burial grounds and allotments, crime prevention measures, and traffic calming – to name just a few of the activities being carried out locally. The council’s clerk will be able to tell you more about the powers and duties of local councils.

BECOMING A PARISH COUNCILLOR

Parish councils have the right to be notified of, and to respond to, all planning applications submitted in their area, and can work in partnership with the District, Borough and County Councils on a whole range of benefits for the local community.

A parish council may raise money by various means to do its work, but usually its main source of funding is through a yearly levy (precept) on the council tax payers in the parish. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PARISH COUNCILLOR?The main thing is that you and your fellow councillors need to have an active interest and concern for your local community. You will represent local people and, if necessary, work in partnership with them and others. Collectively you will want to facilitate the provision of local services and amenities and take decisions which form the policy and governance of the council. WHY ME?As a new councillor, you will bring to the council fresh enthusiasm and new ideas, a care for your community and a willingness to learn. Initially you may have little knowledge of council work but this, together with experience and confidence, will follow. Plenty of training and guidance is available once you take a seat on the council. WILL IT TAKE A LOT OF MY TIME AND MONEY?It is possible to spend quite a lot of time on council work - but most people have jobs, families and hobbies which also demand a lot of time. However, as with most things, the more you put in, the more you (and your community) will get out.The times of the meetings vary, as do the venues. Parish councils normally meet during the evening, although daytime meetings are possible too. It is IMPORTANT to find out about the pattern of meetings and venues to make sure they can accommodate your domestic and/or business arrangements. Most councils meet once a month and many also have committees, in which case, you would probably be invited to sit on a committee too, and it can be a good way of ‘specialising’ in something in which you have a particular interest. Unless you take on responsibility as a Chairman or Vice-Chairman of either the council or a committee, your workload as a 'back-bencher' should not involve more than one or two evenings per month. There may also be outside activities in which the council takes an interest, and you could be asked to take a share of the duties in representing the council on these 'outside organisations'.Parish councillors must be aware of the requirements of the council’s Code of Conduct and the need to declare an interest in a matter if they have a ‘disclosable pecuniary interest’ in any matters under consideration.

Being a Councillor should cost you little. There is usually reimbursement for subsistence and travel allowances if your duties take you out of your local Council's area.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

Parish Councillors:Cllr M Bolland (Chairman) 01205 480015

Cllr L Edwards 01790 763558

Cllr L Spring 01205 480030

Cllr R Perham 01205 480608

Cllr F Cooper 01205 481197

Cllr K Sherriff 01205 481261

There are currently two vacancies on the Parish Council, anyone interest in joining the Parish Council should contact the Clerk for more details.

Clerk to the Parish Council:

Mrs E L Arnold 01205 270352Crookes CottageWrangle BankBoston PE22 9DL

Parish e-mail address: stickneypc@aol.com

Parish Website: parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Stickney

County Councillor: Cllr Wendy Bowkett 01754 880388

District Councillors: Cllr Tom Ashton 07812 522372Cllr Neil Jones 07577 957392

Police phone numbers: PCSO P Pollard 07939 312883PCSO M Pearson 07944 777039PC Paula Young 07939 312650

Police Office 101

Doctors phone number 01205 480237

Hospital phone number 01205 364801

Post Office phone number 01205 480225

Stickney Primary School 01205 480254

William Lovell Academy 01205 480352

Youth Centre and Village Hall bookings – Mr Gosling 01205 480641