nettleham news - 1985-02 - summer 1985 - issue 10
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Nettleham News is the community magazine for Nettleham, a large and very popular village four miles north east of the city of Lincoln, England. Nettleham News magazine has been published quarterly [spring/summer/autumn/winter] since Spring 1983 and delivered free to all residential and business addresses in the community. Now a 76-page, full colour, A4 publication, this archive edition is part of a project to make all issues available online.TRANSCRIPT
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A choice of beers in an attractive pub.
Enjoy a few hours in convivial
company and pleasant surroundings.
Bar lunches a speciality Monday-Saturday.
Evening bar meals on Saturday.
Evening meals, parties, wedding receptions
by arrangement
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Shrubs, conifers, trees, herbaceous and rock plants,
heathers, roses and pot plants. Gift tokens.
Come and have a look round your local nursery
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INSTALLATION
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NETILEHAM
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With good interest rates you can afford
to think bigger when you save with
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Manager: A. R. Dean Tel.: 36255 FOR OTHER OFFICES SEE YOUR YELLOW PAGES
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CONTRACTORS
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Rewiring and repairs
Prompt service
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47 LINCOLN 24 768 OR 751860
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dual-control cars. Contact Norman Clixby
Approved driving instructor
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Member of Motor Schools Association
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and cream cheese
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FLOWERS
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MRS. ANNE CULLING
MO NESS
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NETILEHAM
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Parish Council News The Parish Council, and its sev
eral working parties, have had a very busy time in recent weeks. The Field
path Committee has continued the
steady progress in preserving and
maintaining the various footpaths in
and around the village. A leaflet showing the existing paths is available from most Parish Councillors.
A public enquiry regarding a footpath from The Croft through past The Barn and to the Green has been held and the result recently announced. The footpath will not be allowed, probably the most important point being the likely disturbance to the occupiers of The Barn especially those with bedrooms on the ground floor.
There is to be a public enquiry regarding a footpath which runs through Greenfields and out past Mulsanne Park. Negotiations are in hand with Scothern Parish Council regarding footpaths adjoining the two parishes.
The number of heavy lorries pass
ing through the village does not seemed to have dropped since the by
pass was opened, but the Parish Coun
cil are aware of the problem and will take action in due course if the numbers of lorries carries on.
There was a special meeting of the Parish Council on 30th April to discuss the proposed development of land off Scothern Road for housing. Some 150 members of the public attended. The meeting was very much against the idea and West Lindsey D. Council have since rejected the application.
Mrs. Sheila Turner of 15, Parkside was elected to the County Council for the Nettleham/Saxilby seat. Sheila will listen to all complaints and take up the issues as appropriate.
The Working Party for the Clock Fund are still raising funds and have now reached the point when the order can be placed. Apart from the elec-trification of the works, the clock
face is being renewed with dark blue enamel on the dial frame, and the hands, numerals and minute marks, together with the outer ring, finished in double thickness 23i carat gold leaf.
The small working party involved are still hoping to erect a sign marking the site of the Bishop's Palace. It is hoped to show the layout of the site and following a recent meeting prices for the sign are now awaited. The fund has been started by a voluntary donation but a good deal more money is required to bring the scheme to fruition.
Mr. D. Wells, the Manager of the Co-op Supermarket, has asked that customers might use the car park behind the store, to decrease the regular traffic chaos in the front.
Mike Pritchard, of Brookfield Avenue, joined the REME on January 14th and did his initial training at Reading. He is now stationed at Bordon in Hampshire doing his trade training as a mechanic. He has bought a car and is thoroughly enjoying life. He has signed for 9 years at present and manages to get in a lot of sport.
G.F.CLARKE EDITOR
Nettleham Pre-school Playgroup 'A Place to Play'
Are you new to the village? Do you have a child aged between 3 and 5 years who needs the company of other pre-schoolers? The Nettleham Pre-School Playgroup exists to provide a safe, friendly, stimulating place to play, under professional supervision.
A wide range of playthings are to be found here, from sand, paint and play-dough to climbing frames, bikes and trampoline! The children enjoy singing and learning rhymes, and in quieter moments ( yes, there are a few! ) love to listen to a favourite story.
The children gain confidence and make friends -so do the mums! Newcomers to the village quickly become part of the Playgroup community.
If you would like more information please telephone Margaret Herrick - 750963, or call in at the Village Hall, Brookfield Avenue, .for a chat. Sessions are held 9.15 a.m. - 12.00 noon, Monday - Thursday during term time.
The original drawings for the front cover have been drawn by the children of the Beckside Playgroup. There's scope fer future talent somewhere there!
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Full after-sales service on all mowers including ride-ons and electric
Sharpening, repairs, spares. Collection/ delivery service
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Letter to the Editor Dear Mr. Clarke,
As an Ex Nettleham 1girl1 of 'several' years ago I felt I would like to say how much we enjoy reading the Nettleham News Letter which my Uncle Mr. H. Gatcliffe of Sudbrook Lane, regularly sends us. The Nettleham that I lived in and remember Fo rty odd years ago is a far cry from the_ updated 1 W{th it 1 -Net tleham of today. We still remember many of the people you have written about particularly Nurse Heath whom my mother remembers with deep affection. We lived in 'Ebor' House on Washdyke Hill and Nettleham to me was -The Village Green with a 'Cobblers' shop, Dr. Duprees House and Surgery, Nurse Heath's House on the green then 'Larder's the Grocers with Pat Hill in the Post Office and Elsie Barman in the Drapers, Mr. Scarborough the Butcher, Kettles Shop with the Bakery up the side, across the road by the 'Beck', Sooty Bowskill's little place where he sold fruit from the Orchard behind it. Mrs. Radford1s and the White Hart, Mr. Booth and his four cows and Pickwells farm next door. Mrs. Baker's 'Fir Tree' Cottage at Greetwell Lane end and the Priestly girls at the top of Greetwell Lane and their farm. The Rev. Cotton-Smith who lived next door but one to us. The 'Brown Cow' which now sounds like a very nice eating place. Last but not least Mr. Trotts Bus that took me to and from school everyday. We would like to be remembered to all the people in Nettleham who knew us - George and Alfred Frith, Alfred particularly! My mother now lives with me having suffered a severe stroke several years ago and would like to donate the enclosed cheque to the Church Clock fund. The Reverend Herrington was very kind to my mother (and grandfather when he was ill before his death). Thank you again for your interesting New s letter.
Yours sincerely, Jane Greenbank nee Webster
and Mrs. F.K. Webster.
Congratulations At this year's Lincoln Music Festival Joanne Chapplelow of Lodge Lane took first place in the under 14 classical guitar solo with B5 points. There were 17 entrants. She also brought home "The Dawkins Trophy" which is awarded to the competitor with the highest points in the three categories namely:- Under 14, Under 17, and Open Class. A total of 23 competitors.
Down Under
A Recent Visit to Australia (March/April) to see my parents and other relatives brought me into contact with HAROLD BAKER.
In 1923 Harold was 19 years old and his Uncle, George Colishaw in Australia, wrote to Harold's m9ther asking that George (Robin) Baker should go and work out there.
Mrs Baker said he was too young at 17. Harold then wrote to his Uncle, but not telling any of the family, and arranged to go himself. He was at that time working at Canwick Hall Farm.
After arriving in Australia he worked on various jobs, one of which was operating a horse drawn scraper on the construction of the Silvan Reservoir. Times were hard then in the depression and he got one of the two jobs out of about 30 applicants.
The Silvan Reservoir is about 20 miles East of Melbourne, and he later bought a small piece of land.near by at Wandin East and has since built up to 65 acres (approx.) which he farms with his son, grandson and family.
They produce excellent crops of strawberries, lemons, carrots, beans and tomatoes.
It is very rich red and grey soil_ irrigated by Diesel driven pumps from dams fed by the local creek and some natural springs.
Harold unfortunately lost his first wife (when she died with cancer).
He no� lives on the farm in semi-retirement with his second wife Min, a wonderful warm hearted person along with Min's mother a grand lady of 94 years. At 81 Harold is fit and well� a good conversationalist with a great sense of humour.
Wishing him many more happy years.
G. Walker.
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The Trials of Diabetes For ninety years I've done my best Now come to 11Linelands11 for a rest Sut if I want a piece of cake The ladies do their heads just shake And say that if one piece we gave We'd send you to an early gravel
J.W. VEALL SEPT.1982
In Your Garden SHRUBS
JUI:E Spray roses against bl2ckspot, mildew and rust with either Tumbleblite, Nimrod T, ICI Roseclear, Benelatc, etc.
If not done last month it will pay to place a good mulch of peat or compost around shrubs to conserve moisture and keep down weeds.
Early flowering plants such as Forsythia, Ribes and early Spiraeas, etc. can be pruned to shape and to maintain vigour.
Clematis are perhaps best increased by l�yering. Select a young shoot and nick the stem below a leaf joint, towards the shoot tip. Set a pot of good compost into the soil by the plant and peg down the shoot at the selected leaf joint.
To increase Forsythia, suckers or outer shoots can be detached with some root intact and then simply planted up. Water well.
JULY Continue spraying roses against pests and fungal diseases. Remove dead flowers as soon as they fade. Apply rose fertilizer and hoe into soil gently, so as not to damage roots. Apply rose fertilizer at 2oz per sq yd.
Start taking semi-rip� cuttings of decidious shrubs towards the end of the month.
Many shrubs can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings. Use healthy shoots 4"-6" long, preferably with a heel of older wood and root in a sandy compost in a shady place.
Prune philadelpus and other spring flowering shrubs as soon as possible after flowering. Remove those shoots which have flowered leaving as many fresh growth as possible.
Remove suckers from grafted rhododen-drons and other shrubs. Also keep newly planted shrubs and trees moist all summer.
Prune established wistetia plants by cutting back. this year's growth hard to give more flowers next year.
Prune plum and cherry trees if required now or early August.
AUG�ST Support heavily laden branches of apple and pear trees. Continue prunning restricted forms of fruit, such as pyramids. Remove the fruited shoots of wall trained peaches and nectarines and tie in new growth.
Continue propagating shrubs and alpines from cuttings. Shrub roses in particular can be propagated now from ripened stem cuttings. Choose non-flowering shoots of about pencil thickness.
FLOWER GARDEN
JUNE As ground becomes vacant after the removal of spri�g flowering bulbs, wallflowers etc. continue planting out all bedding plants. Dahlia cuttings and tubers can safely be set out now. Plant out gladiola corms at fortnightly intervals to ensure a longer flowering season. Stake delphiniums, lupins etc. Remove weakest shoots in remainder to avoid wind damage.
Polyanthus as they finish flowering can be split and replanted in a shady place to make strong plants for setting out in autumn.
Sow seeds of wallflowers, pansies, aubretia, sweet williams, polyanthus and calcelariars.
Strong growing rock plants such as aubretia etc. can be cut back as they finish flowering. Cuttings of young shoots taken from the base of many rock plants can easily be propagated in sand and grown in a shady cold frame.
JULY Many semi-ripe cuttings can �ly be rooted this month in either peat and sand
Shoots from this year's growth which are starting to harden at the base are removed from parent plant. Remove lower leaves leaving growing tip. Dip in rooting powder, pot on and place in either a propagator or cold frame. Suitable subjects are fuchsias, geraniums, pinks, carnations & pelargoniums
�GUST Remove all dead flower heads fr�m annuals to ensure continuous flowering. Disbud outdoor chrysanthemums removing all side buds, leaving only centre bud on each shoot. Dahlias will benefit from the same treatment to ensure long stems for cutting.
VEGETABLE GARDEN JUNE Sow - french and runner beans, beetroot, carrots (try pelleted seed, saves thinning) swedes, turnips, more lettuce and peas. Plant out - winter greens, sprouts etc. marrows, leeks and outdoor tomatoes. Keep down weeds, they will grow even if nothing else will. Watch out for pests and take action. JULY Sow - last month's list plus parsley. This seed is very slow to germinate so try this tip - before sowing,water seed drill with boiling water, sow seed and cover at once -it will grow! But don't let soil dry out.
Cooke� After a few promising days of
sunshine, the cold has returned. Hopefully, summer really will soon be with us, and with it the long, hot sunny days we all dream of.
Cold meals for these balmy days can be substantial and need to be well-flavoured and colourful. It is not difficult to use the plentiful salad vegetables imaginatively and my favourite dressing to go with them is both quick, cheap and low in fat.
�1 in t an g__g_u c IJ m.£.�F-sa l§Q_ d res §.iiJ.9. 1 carton natural yoghurt 1 teasp. tarragon or malt vinegar salt and pepper 2 inch slice cucumber, chopped finely 6 leaves fresh mint, chopped finely . few chopped chives - optional
Mix all ingredients together and serve with cold meats or green salad.
Cold meats come into their own for summer meals. None of us like to slave over a hot stove when the sun is shining invitingly. A fa�ily favourite uses cold chicken, but other meats could be substituted. Summer chicken
Take cold chopped meat and add to it salt and pepper. Stir in some mayormaise little lemon juice and -t teaspoon of curry powder. The sauce should just coat the meat. Add a chopped apple, a few nuts and a handful of halved green and black grapes. Serve on a bed of boiled rice, to which has been added a little desiccated coconut. A crisp green salad to accompany the dish completes the meal. Now all we n�3d i� the"sun!
Plant out - greens and cauliflowers. Check brassica roots for root fly grubs, if so DO NOT plant these, burn them insteadl Early potatoes, peas and carrots should be ready shortly. Keep marrows well watered.
AUGUST Sow - spring cabbage, winter lettuce and Japanese onions (all to overwinter). Stop outdoor tomatoes after 4th or 5th truss. Watch out for blight. Harvest crops as and whE� ready. Pick runner beans daily as they very soon go stringy.
The Derelict Smithy High grow the weeds around the
desolation Where bellows used to roar and anvils
ring Where village smiths for many a
generation Wielded the heavy sledge with rythmic
swing The horses from the Glebe, the Grange,
the Manor That drew the plough, the heavy laden
wain Were all shod here in an efficient
manner With lots of pride but very little gain. The weather vane that tops the ivied
tower The cherished tools of craftsmen of the
fields, The squires gates with hammered leaf and
flower Were fashioned here where mouldering
ruin steals.
Here schoolboys watched with admiration The glowing metal shaped with skilful
blows, And staggered backward with much con
sternation As showering sparks fell on their much
patched clothes. No longer floats that pleasing age old
tinkling A sound serene and sweet as village bells A silence now save for the twittering
sparrows Broody over this once busy rustic scene O'er space once filled with horseshoes,
ploughs and harrows The nettle and the hemlock weave a screen
J.W. VEALL
(who was a blacksmith)
LAWNMOWER MAINTENANCE
Proprietor Len Jackson (Home telephone 754427)
The complete lawnmower service
Scothem Road Nettleham
4? Lincoln 750952
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FIRST WITH THE NEWS TO YOUR DOOR
Deliveries to all areas in Nettleham, Sudbrooke, Scothem and
North Greetwell
Open 6arn-10pm Monday to Saturday 7arn-5pm Sunday
News, milk, bread, groceries, sweets soft drinks, videos, cigarettes, off-licence
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VEGETABLE GARDEN JUNE Sow - french and runner beans, beetroot, carrots ( try pelleted seed, saves thinning ) swedes, turnips, more lettuce and peas. Plant out - winter greens, sprouts etc. marrows, leeks and outdoor tomatoes. Keep down weeds, they will grow even if nothing else will. Watch out for pests and take action. JULY Sow - iast month's list plus parsley. This seed is very slow to germinate so try this tip - before sowing,water seed drill with boiling water, sow seed and cover at once -it will grow� But don't let soil dry out.
Cookery After a few promising days of
sunshine, the cold has returned. Hopefully, summer really will soon be with us, and with it the long, hot sunny days we all dream of.
Cold meals for these balmy days can be substantial and need to be well-flavoured and colourful. It is not difficult to use the plentiful salad vegetables imaginatively and my favourite dressing to go with them is both quick, cheap and low in fat.
�1 i n t an c;!_9_u c u m .9..12.F_gl...§SL d r £§.§ i 1J.9.
1 carton natural yoghurt 1 teasp. tarragon or malt vinegar salt and pepper 2 inch slice cucumber, chopped finely 6 leaves fresh mint, chopped finely. few chopped chives - optional
Mix all ingredients together and serve with cold meats or green salad.
Cold meats come into their own for summer meals. None of us like to slave over a hot stove when the sun is shining invitingly. A fa�ily favourite uses cold chicken, but other meats could be substituted. Summer chicken
Take cold chopped meat and add to it salt and pepper. Stir in some mayon..naise little lemon juice and -t teaspoon of curry powder. The sauce should just coat the meat. Add a chopped apple, a few nuts and a handful of halved green and black grapes. Serve on a bed of boiled rice, to which has been added a little desiccated coconut. A crisp green salad to accompany the dish completes the meal. Now all we n�sd i� the"sunl
Plant out - greens and cauliflowers. Check brassica roots for root fly grubs, if so DO NOT plant these, burn them insteadl Early potatoes, peas and carrots should be ready shortly. Keep marrows well watered.
AUGUST Sow - spring cabbage, winter lettuce and Japanese onions ( all to overwinter ) . Stop outdoor tomatoes after 4th or 5th truss. Watch out for blight. Harvest crops as and whE� ready. Pick runner beans daily as they very soon go stringy.
The Derelict Smithy High grow the weeds around the
desolation Where bellows used to roar and anvils
ring Where village smiths for many a
generation Wielded the heavy sledge with rythmic
swing The horses from the Glebe, the Grange,
the Manor That drew the plough, the heavy laden
wain Were all shod here in an efficient
manner With lots of pride but very little gain. The weather vane that tops the ivied
tower The cherished tools of craftsmen of the
fields, The squires gates with hammered leaf and
flower Were fashioned here where mouldering
ruin steals.
Here schoolboys watched with admiration The glowing metal shaped with skilful
blows, And staggered backward with much con
sternation As showering sparks fell on their much
patched clothes. No longer floats that pleasing age old
tinkling A sound serene and sweet as village bells A silence now save for the twittering
sparrows Broody over this once busy rustic scene O'er space once filled with horseshoes,
ploughs and harrows The nettle and the hemlock weave a screen
J.W. VEALL
( who was a blacksmith )
LAWNMOWER MAINTENANCE
Proprietor Len Jackson (Home telephone 754427)
The complete lawnmower service
Scothern Road Nettleham
� Lincoln 750952
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and Sons established 1790
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Telephones, cordless telephones and telephone answering machines
NEW Unique security systemfor your home
7 a The Parade Cherry Willingham
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Nettleham Diary
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3rd P.C. meeting
3rd ( 4th if wet ) N.S.P.C.C.
Garden Party, 1 The Rowans 10.30 am - 4 pm
6th Annual Carnival
Village Hall Committee
7th Parish Church Outing to Clumber
Park. Depart 11.15 am
9th W.I. -Miniature Flower
Arrangements -Mrs. M.Clayworth
13th Superteam Event -2 pm
Cherry Willingham School
15th Charity Bingo -7.30 pm
Old School Room
17th Parish Church Barbeque
Mulsanne Park at 7 pm
20th Senior Residents' Coffee morning
Cakes and nearly new
Church Rooms -10 am -12.30
AUGUST
13th W.I. -Diet for Life
Mrs. M. Laver
17th Senior Residents' Fete
18 The Crescent -2.30 pm
19th Charity Bingo -7.30 pm
Old School Room
S EPT EI11B ER
10th W.I. - Starting a Herb Garden
Mrs. J. Harry
11th Age Concern -Coffee, Bring
and Buy -Mrs. Stone
17 Mill Hill - 10.30 am
16th . Charity Bingo -7.30 pm
Old School Room
25th Ladies Club -Seasonal Floral
Art
27th Church Harvest Supper
OCTOBER
5th Scout and Guide Autumn Plant
Sale -10.30 am
8th W.I. - A.C.R.C.S.S.
23rd Ladies Club -Fashion Show
21st Charity Bingo - 7.30 pm
Old School Room
N 0 V 1 8th -Charity 8 in go - 7 • 3 0 p r;;
Old School Room
DEC 16th -Charity Bingo -7.30 pm
Old School Room
Ecumenical Services in All Saints
every other Wednesday.
Young Supersleuth
Reaching the semi finals of any competition is a fine achievement, but for 13 year old Marie Claire Rudman of Midway Close, Nettleham it was something special.
Marie Claire a pupil at William Farr School at Welton was one of twenty-four finalists in tbe recent Supersleuth 185 competition. Organised by T.V.S's. Childrens series "No.73", the Police and British Airways, the competition was open to youngsters aged between 9 - 14 years from the United Kingdom, and on the theme of Crime Prevention. It was special because the final twenty four children were chosen from an amazing original entry of 52,000 which makes Marie Claire1s effort outstanding.
To reach this stage she had to answer twenty difficult questions demanding some research, and also write a slogan appropriate to crime prevention.
After a long and agonizing wait, came the news, Marie Claire had reached the final stages. Accompanied by her mother she journeyed to Heathrow Airport on Saturday 29th March, where the finals were to be held in front of television cameras.
The children were shown films of a fictitious crime which included a robbery, boats and a thrilling sea-chase. The purpose of the exercise was to test their powers of observation. They were then asked a variety of questions on what they had seen.
After lunch Marie alongside several a moch aeroplane. Windsor where she the town.
Claire was photographed pieces of equipment includir
Mum was escorted to nearby relaxed with a stroll arounc
The programme was televised on Saturday 13th April, but unfortunately Marie Claire was not able to reach the final twelve places Nevertheless a memorable experience, a £25 consolation prize and a second, (and at the time of writing) unknown prize on the way. The first prize, a trip to America with a special visit to former Alcatraz Prison, now a tourist attraction would have been the perfect ending, but it was not to be. Marie Claire was obviously disappointed but enjoyed every minute of the competition, her trip to Heathrow and the T.V. appearance.
She did remarkably well to get so far out of such a large number of entrants. Her winning slogan was "EYES ON THE STREET HELPS THOSE ON THE BEAT". As well as writing a very clever slogan this smart young lady has given us a message we would all do well to heed in the fight against crime.
Scouts Crisis Dear Parents and Fellow Villagers, Due to the resignation of Mr. D. Foxley as Group Scout Leader, I have been nominated and accepted as his successor to this position. This together with other circumstances has led to a major leadership crisis. Units will have to close, if more leaders are not found in the very near future!
We have a very active Scout Group, and both the Cub Scout and Scout sections try extremely hard to provide your boys with a very interesting and exciting training programme. Unfortunately, because the leadership in some of the units is low it puts a great deal of stress upon these leaders, and this often results in curtailing some of training activities which could be provided if more leaders were available to these units.
Therefore, I am appealing to parents and fellow villagers to come forward and offer your services to become a scouting leader. This is a very r�warding and challenging hobby, and your help will ease the pressure on all concerned providing scouting for your boys.
Thanking you all in anticipation in the hope that your support will be forthcoming. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Dave Farley Group Scout Leader. Tel: Lincoln 754126
Nettleham Youth Club The Nettleham Youth Club are looking for new members to join with them at their meetings in the Day Centre ( part of the old School). Meetings are held every Monday and Thursday between 7.DO p.m. and 10.00 p.m. The Club is run for 14 year old and upwards. It �osts 30p as a joing fee and then 10p for each night attended.
Many organised events take place and lots of competitions go on inside the Club. You can buy refreshments, crisps, chocolate etc. If you think you would like to join come along on a Monday or Thursday and meet the two leaders - such a visit will only cost you 15p.
Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Stevenson have been re-elected as Parish Council representatives on the Club Committee. If any parent or member· of the public is interested in youth activities and would like to serve on this Committee please get in touch with Mrs. R. Johnson, 3 Sudbrooke Lane, Nettleham.
Nettleham Directory Please note the following amendments:-
W.R.V.S.
Organiser
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Tel: 750586
l'lrs. J. S adler i'1eals-on
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Tel: 751455
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Midland Bank - revised times -
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Wed 12.30 pm -
pm
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Senior Citizens Party Fund The new committee is as follows:-
Mr. D. Turnell, The Brown Cow
( Chairman )
TEL;
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Mrs. M. Scott, 1e The Crescent 750214
( Treasurer ) .
Mrs. A. Kennedy, 19 Willowfield 753112
( Secretary ) Ave
Mrs. G. Hill, 26 Ash Tree Ave Mrs. W. Spacie, 1 Scothern Rd
Mr. G. Woods, 10 Church View
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Mr. & Mrs. Austin 750937
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Mrs. c. Wiltshire, 14 Mill Hill 753107 Mr. J. Nice, 5 Sudbrooke Lane 752903
Mr. B. Timms, 3 The Dene
Mr. L. Charity, 4 Greenfields 750448
Mr. B. Fields, 10 Crescent Close
Mrs. J. Bolan, 1 The Chestnuts The committee would welcome anyone
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Secondary Education in the Nettleham Area 1. The Problem
(a) There will be a decline in the numbers of children requiring secondary education in Lincolnshire over the next 9 years and it is anticipated that the Cherry Willingham/Welton area roll will fall by 21% from September 1985 to September 1994.
(b) Money for spending on education has been reduced and difficulties in maintaining a curriculum will be experienced with the present pupil - teacher ratio.
(c) Children aged 1 to 13 years at present would seem most likely to be affected.
In considering proposals to improve the situation we all have to treat the education of children as priority and attach importance to the position of teachers. We also have to consider the effect of change on the local community.
2. Action being taken
(a) The Education Committee has appointed a Task Group of Officers and Head Teachers to work full time on the problem, reviewing the whole county area by area, having discussions and accepting correspondence from all interested people and groups.
(b) The task group has the remit to consider William Farr C.E. Comprehensive School and Cherry Willingham Comprehensive School together.
(c) Discussions between the task group and school governors, teachers and parents have now resulted in the Task Group and Education Committee considering final options. Most proposals, including (i) combining to form a one site school, (ii) a split site school, (iii) closure of one school and distributing the children to neighbouring schools; have met severe objections from one side or another.
One proposal made in order to keep both schools viable was that more children should be drafted into the total catchment area of the two schools. Thts option might be seen to be:-
(a) economic from the task group point of view
(b) protective of positions from the point of view of teachers of both schools
(c) capable of providing a guaranteed curriculum from the childrens point of view.
3. Effect on Nettleham
Nettleham parents have the choice at present whether to send their children to William Farr or Cherry Willingham Schools as Nettleham is in the corridor zone.
If catchment area changes were adopted, Nettleham may be affected. In the past (i) a defined boundary within the village has �een used between William Farr and Cherry Willingham catchment areas or (ii) Nettleham was one year in William Farr catchment area the next Cherry Willingham area. This caused bitterness and friction within the village.
An alternative would be to put Nettleham into the catchment area of only� of the schools. If this was decided upon, parental choice would still be available to a degree. However, (i) children from the catchment area of the other school would be accepted preferentially when it was near to 1st year capacity (ii) there would be no free transport to the other school.
4. Further Action
There is no certainty that change of catchment area will be one of the final options put forward when the Education Committee/Task Group hold further public meetings, probably in the Autumn.
However, if you wish to make a comment before then, you can still contact The County Task Group, County Education Office, County Hall, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YQ or write to your County Councillor, Sheila Turner at 15 Parkside, Nettleham.
s. Turner M.G. Leaning J.E. Lee
Malcolm Leaning is a Parish Councillor, West Lindsey District Councillor and a Governor of Nettleham Junior School. John Lee is a Church Warden at All Saints, Nettleham,and aFoundation Governor of William Farr C.E. School.
The Naturalist MAY I left the house in the afternoon with my wife to take our dog, a lively West Highland Terrier, for our daily walk. It had been grey and overcast all day, and the wind remained in the northeast blowing bitterly cold - the type of day you might expect in February or March.
Yet here it was, well into May, the daffodils had come and gone, and now the tender young leaves on the trees, having only just emerged from the �ecurity of their buds, were bravely facing this unseasonal onslaught by the elements.
Turning up our collars we set off, and then, as if in defiance of this last breath of winter, I saw they had arrived at last - wheeling and dashing along the beckside, performing impossible aerobatic manoeuvres, the essence of joy and energy - the house martins hardly noticed us in their headlong dives and wild abandon.
They were not there yesterday, so in the last few hours they had completed the final leg of an incredible journey which had started several months previously. As the days of last summer shortened into autumn, they aould be seen gathering in ever-increasing numbers on overhead cables, becoming more and more restless each day, until eventually they took to the skies, leaving only a few parent birds with late broods to follow shortly.
Leaving Nettleham, they flew southwards across England, where the rich summer green of the countryside far below was beginning to take on the golden shades of autumn. Onwards across the cold grey English Channel, over the vineyards of France, high over the Pyrennees ana on Bcross Spain, eventually reaching the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Driven forward by unerring instinct they continued across the scorching deserts of North Africa, the humid jungles and arid v eldt of central Africa, until �hey finally reached their destination some six thousand miles away.
Here in the warm and pleasant climate of southern Africa they would spend the next few months, until once Jgain an irrepressible urge would compel them to head northwards to Engiand
and the familiar rooftops and streets o f �J e t t l eh a m •
Every year, thousands of these courageous birds, together with their cousins the swallows, undertake this incredible feat of endurance and navigation, returning to the towns and villages where they were reared the previous year.
How glad I was to see them again, knowing that before long they will be swooping down to gather beakfuls of mud and grass with which to build their cosy nests tucked under the eaves of our houses, and in these to raise two or even three broods of four or five fledglings.
The story of the house martin is just one of the many wonde�s of the natural world around us. The instinct of such small and delicate creatures to undertake such a vast journey, where many must perish in the attempt, is an inspiration to us all, and it is fortunate that enough survive each year to rekindle our admiration for their determination and delight in their graceful mastery of the air.
Nigel Kingston. -----------------
Harvest Memories With reddened berries hedgerows hung, And silvery webs of spiders slung, Across frail twigs, all dashed with dew Where bryony and bramble grew. Faint flqating mists o'er golden wheat That vanished in the noonday heat. The swish of scythes amongst the corn That left the stubble neatly shorn. Against a stook, a brown stone jug That now and then would go glug glug. Hot cans of tea and rabbit stew That gave the labourer strength anew. A baby cradled 'mongst the sheaves Like hedgerow fledgling 'mongst the
leaves, Whilst parents toiled beneath the sun, And on 'till it's last rays had shone. The Harvest moon so full and red; The bats that swooped so near your head, The journey homewards late at night With beetles droning in their flight. The gleaning after fields were cleared, And faces that were bramble smeared. Though Harvest moons still wax and wane O'er ripened fields of golden grain, The mower with his swinging scythe, The family teams so tanned and blythe, The gleaners with their precious store Are memories of the days of yore.
John William Veall�
Nettleham Twinning Committee
We received our friends from Mulsanne on the 1984 exchange into the village during late summer. The party included a full coach load plus two escorting cars, nearly 60 adults and children in all.
Lots of activities were organised including a day out at Alton Towers, taking the scenic route. The weather was glorious and everyone was tired but happy at the end of the day. A visit to our own Police H.Q. proved very popular with our visitors and the highl�ght of week two was the Slippery Pole Knock-off across the beck. This AngleFrench friendly? confrontation ended with many of us getting a soaking in the beck only to be followed by another soaking and sing song at the White Hart.
When the time for farewells came it was agreed that it had been a great experience for all concerned.
During early 1985 we have had quite a few get togethers including a Rock 'n' Roll Dance, a Snooker Outing, Old Tyme Dancing and a Junior Disco. All have been very popular and hopefully will be repeated. A trip by car has been organised to go to the Le Mans 24 hour race, the circuit is very close to Mulsanne Village, and, if this works out D.K., a coach trip will be prooosed to next year's race for the long weekend.
We are now all looking forward to our visit in August, the coach is full and all hosting arrangements have been finalised. One of the trips during our stay in France will be a day in Paris, with a boat trip on the Seine.
Twinning is a wonderful way of getting to know each other and making friends with people who have a different way of life to our own. Many of us have also found new friends in our own village.
JUNE/JULY meetings at 7.30 p.m. Mulsanne Park.
Thurs. 13th June Mon. 1st July.- Parents meeting Thurs. 25th July
Any interested villagers welcome.
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The Samaritans
'The Samaritans, can I help you?'. Those are the words that would greet you should you ever feel lonely, depressed or suicidal and decide to ring Lincoln 28282.
I am John 4 and I recently had the opportunity to talk to a group of people from Nettleham about the Samaritans'. 'How did we start', 'what do we do' and even 'are we necessary'. Let's start at the beginning, and the beginning of the Samaritans was right here in Lincoln. In 1936, a young curate named Chad Varah had finished his training at the 'Lincoln Theological College and, on his first day at St. Giles Parish Church, was asked to officiate at the funeral of a 13 year old girl who had committed suicide. As he made his way with the family to the unconsecrated part of th� cemetary where such 'sinners' were buried, he wondered 'Why)'. The answer to his question was that the girl had killed herself at the onset of mens�ruation, because no-one had explained about puberty and she feared that she had some fatal disease. As a result of this, Chad Varah decided NOT originally, to do something to help the suicidal, but to ensure that young people would be able to learn and to talk freely about the changes that were happening to their bodies and their emotions. This he achieved through the youth club and by counselling young couples about to marry. Seventeen years later, in 1953 and now rector at St. Stephen's, Wallbrook in Central London, he was able to start a counselling service in the crypt of the church forpeople with problems. He was assisted by members of his parish, who made cups of tea and talked and listened to those waiting to see the counsellors. It soon became apparent, however, that the sympathetic ear of a caring layman often proved more beneficial than the services of the professional counsellors. From these two events, the young girls suicide in 1936 and the support of the helpers in 1953, sprang 'The Samaritans', a non-professional, non-denominational group of people with time to listen and the capacity to care. In 1963, 'The Samaritans' were nationally organised into an incorporated company to meet the requirements of the Charities Commission and in 1966, the Lincoln branch opened.
In that first year there were 100 calls. In 1984, the Lincoln branch, which covers an area of 2,500 square miles, received 20,988, calls. There is no 'standard' caller - they are men, women and children; people of all ages and from all walks of life. They can phone, call in or write. They can give their names or remain anonymous. They may have a 'one-off', crisis
or require long term befriending - support until the situation eases. From the Samaritans they will receive a totally confidential, non-judgmental acceptance they will be supported - not pressured or
given 'good advise'. The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on Lincoln 28282 and can be visited at 17, Hungate from 9.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m. We also have part time centres at Boston, Grantham and Retford; all linked to the 24 hour centre at Lincoln to provide a day and night service.
I have given a brief outline of the history and work of the Samaritans. At the end of my talk in the village hall a lively apd enjoyable 'question and answer' session ensued. If this article has raised any questions that you would like answered, please write to me at 17, Hungate, Lincoln.
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Highland Fling
Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday April
28th a party of "Senior Residents" set
off for a holiday in Scotland, organ
ised once again by Mr. & Mrs. L.Charity.
Our comfortable coach, the latest
in the Lines Road Car fleet, carried us
swiftly northwards, on a bright sunny
morning, but unfortunately the weather
gradually deteriorated and once over
the border we encountered snow - quite
a blizzard in fact, although this did
not dampen anyone's spirits.
Our destination, Callander, was
reached about 5.30 p.m. and we were
greeted and made welcome by our host.
T�e hotel was comfortable with a
friendly atmosphere, and the food
plentiful and varied. Dame fortune
smiled upon us, and after Monday the
weather improved, becominn, clear,
bright and sunny - in fact ideal for
seeino the beautiful scenery at its
best.Coach tours were �rranged every
day -Tuesday to Oban, stopping off,
on the way, to visit the Cruachen
Hydro-electric plant, built 2 miles
into the mountain of the same name,
a marvellous achievement. On Wednes-
day we had a trip round the beautiful
Trossachs area, and a tour of the
Glengoyne Distillery - complete with
'a wee dram'. Thursday was, to me,
the highlight of the week, with a
journey through the Black Mountains
and Glen Coe, and around Loch Leven
to Fort William. It was a beautiful,
bright, clear day and the only adjec
tive I can use to describe the scenery
is "Breathtaking". We were told that
Ben Nevis is hidden in cloud except
for about 6 days each year, and it was
our good fortune to be there on one of
those days. A visit to the Commando
Memorial at Spean Bridge completed a
memorable day.
Edinburgh was our venue on Friday,
when our coach took us around the places
of interest, then dropped us conven
iently to explore the gardens and shops
in Princes Street and the new Waverley
indoor 'market'.
A shopping trip to Stirling, followed by a visit to the castle there, on Saturday, was our final trip and we travelled
-back to Nettleham on Sunday.
Entertainment iri the evenings included music, dancing, a Ceildh, bingo and convivial evenings in the lounge bar of our hotel - not forgetting contributions by our own "Andrews Sisters".
A great deal of fun, laughter and good fellowship prevailed throughout the week and our coach driver, rick, went far beyond 'the call of duty' to ensure that a good time was enjoyed by all, including stopping for the photographers in the party, and organising evening events.
We called at Gretna Green on the way back, to see the famous Smithy, and arrived home about 5.45 p.m.
Our grateful thanks go to Len and Enid, and to Mick for everything.
Dancing Colleen Colleen Roberts, aged 6 of 21 Mill Hill, Nettleham, started dancing at the age of 3.
She attends the Glendarragh School of Irish Dancing three times a week and practises daily with the help of her elder sister, Emma, 13, who has been dancing for 5 years and who has herself won many medals and trophies.
Colleen won her first medal at 3, in the under 5 age group. She now dances in the unde: 7 age group, and won her first Championship at the Regional Holy Trinity Feis, Birmingham, in February this year.
Since her first victory she has also won Championships in Manchester and Scunthorpe, dancing against children from as far away as London and Glasgow. Colleen now travels nationally to compete in Feis. To date, Colleen has won a total of one hundred medals, thirty trophies and four cups and has been photographed for the Irish Post.
A special Celtic design, taken from the Books of Kells, Trinity College, Dublin, is handembroidered to the costume worn for competition dancing, which usually consists of a reel, slip jig, hop jig and light jig danced in soft shoes, with a heavy jig and hornpipes danced in the more traditional Celtic heavy shoes.
Colleen also danced, last autumn, at the Great Britain Competition held e8ch year in London, which is one of the qualifying stages before the World Championships held before Easter in Dublin, which is attended by competitors from as far away as America and Australia.
Colleen hopes to qualify for the World Championships before the age of 11. Go8rl Luck.
Colleen danced in Leeds at the weekend and won the under 7 Championship. (Feile Rince Leeds) The Glendarragh School are Dancing at this years Nettleham Carnival.
BRIAN TUPLIN
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BRIAN SCOTT
Specialist in felt roofing
and mastic asphalting.
Remedial work undertaken.
Fast, efficient st:Jrvice.
18 THE CRESCENT NETTLE HAM
fd LINCOLN (0522) 750214
PRECAST CONCRETE
0.1. Y.
Slabs, posts, garden edgings, etc. Most shapes made in concrete
Also Calor and Propane gas stockists
PAUL COTTEN & SONS PRECAST CONCRETE WORKS
SUDBROOKE LANE, NETTLEHAM
fd LINCOLN 750076
P . C. ASHCROFT
Plastering
Plaster repair work
screeding
Floor and wall tiling
Free estimates without obligation
5 FIELD CLOSE NETTLE HAM
fd LINCOLN 751354
HINDLES OF LINCOLN
Stockists of Kee Klamp fittings
Wells spiral ducting and flue systems Fans and grills
Valves, tubes and fittings
UNITS 3 AND 4
NEWARK ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LINCOLN LN5 8RE
fa LINCOLN (0522) 42377
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