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100th Edition August / September 2016

Welcome to View from the Hill your local Parish Newsletter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

View from the Past by Paul Smith

Hello and welcome to our 100th edition of View from the Hill. For those of you

living in Thorpe at the time you have to go back 17 years as the first issue was

produced way back in April 1999. The relevance of the picture, well at the time of

the 1st issue the Millennium Bell project was in full swing! The 3 Church bells

were increased to 6 and the village signs are made up from the old bell wheels.

Thanks to the Parish Council of the time and particularly Eric East.

To place an article or advertise in this newsletter please contact either:

David Collingwood on 01522 688983 or mail [email protected]

or Paul Smith on 01522 686332 or mail [email protected]

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Music & Fizz In aid of Alzheimer's Support and Research

At the Railway Inn Saturday 27th August

12 noon onwards

£5 Entry-Children free Includes a glass of sparkling wine, strawberries and cream.

Music from many different bands and artists. (11 at the last count)

Stalls * Childrens Games Raffle * Tombola * Ice Cream and more……

EVERYONE WELCOME !! In conjunction with THREDS

Music & Fizz In aid of Alzheimer's Support and Research

At the Railway Inn Saturday 27th August

12 noon onwards

£5 Entry - Children free Includes a glass of sparkling wine, strawberries and cream.

Music from many different bands and artists. (11 at the last count)

Stalls * Childrens Games Raffle * Tombola * Ice Cream and more……

EVERYONE WELCOME !! In conjunction with THREDS

And

Fun Ceilidh Dance In aid of Alzheimer's Support and Research

Lincoln Golf Centre Saturday 29th October

7.30 - 11.30pm

with LAMBSKINNET Traditional Ceilidh Band and Top Caller CHRIS ROSE

Tickets £10 including Buffet Available through THREDS

NOW PLEASE GET INVOLVED

Alzheimer’s Society - leading the fight against dementia. Please visit the website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

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Editorial…...

Welcome to the 100th edition of View from the Hill; we hope you continue to find it useful. A big thanks to the advertisers who have been with us since Issue No 1 (April/May 1999): Mick Taylor, Mick Feather, Chris Martin and The Railway Inn. Thank you also of course to our current advertisers and contributors, without whom what would we do?

Carly, from the Railway Inn and Annie Houghton, with a little help from THREDS, have been very busy organising an Alzheimer's charity event for Saturday August 27th. With lots of support from the village lets hope this is a huge success. All the details on the inside front cover...

On a different matter: What’s happened to the public footpath which runs from the top of Lincoln Lane (we know it better as Middle Lane) down to the Bentley and on to Pennells? It is clearly marked at the bottom end but village signs seem to have disappeared. This used to be a pleasant walk but now its very overgrown in places and completely ploughed up across the field. Lets have it back please!

Our village Bowls Club are having a somewhat mixed season at the moment; top of the Wednesday Cliff League, struggling a little in the Lincoln leagues but on a great cup run. We wish them plenty of good luck.

Finally lets finish the way the 1st edition started:

“Anyone, clubs and organisations are invited to keep the village informed with any news that may be of interest to fellow villagers. If anyone has anything from ‘Auntie Betty’s tart recipe, a poem or even Bon Voyage neighbour please let us know….if printable we shall be glad to do so!”

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Bus Time Table (Service 48)

Thorpe on the Hill to Lincoln: Monday to Saturday - Top of Little Thorpe Lane

7.50am 10.15am 12.15pm 2.15pm 4.15pm 6.15pm

Lincoln to Thorpe on the Hill Monday to Saturday - Lincoln Bus Station

6.40am 9am 11am 1pm 3pm 5pm

Dates for Your Diary

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Please Note: The BRIDGE CLUB meets every Wednesday in the ORC. 7pm

Unless a Parish Council Meeting is taking place.

Mon Tue Sun Thu Thu Sat Sun

8th 9th 14th 25th 25th 27th 28th

Craft Club in the ORC. 7pm Afternoon tea in the Church. 2 to 4pm Methodist Service in Church. 9.15am Threds Walk. 10am Lunch at Pennells. 12.30pm Charity Fun Day at The Railway Church Service. 10.30am

Sun Sun Mon Mon Fri Sun Thu

4th 11th 12th 19th 23rd 25th 29th

Church Service. 9.15am Methodist Service in Church. 9.15am Craft Clun on ORC. 7pm. Threds Social Evening. ORC. 7pm Harvest Service and Supper in Church.7pm Harvest Festival Service in Church. 6.30pm Lunch at Pennells. 12.30pm

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Village Clubs and Groups

THREDS Thorpe on the Hill Residents Association

Book Club: Bridge Club: Days Out: Walks, Talks and Social Nights

Everyone Welcome. Please register your email address with Jane Taylor, [email protected] to receive regular news.

BOWLS CLUB Lawn Bowls from April to September

The Club welcomes new members. For further information please con-tact David Cuthbert on 695945.

COMMUNITY CAFE Meets in the Oliver Roper Centre

All proceeds, after baking ingredients, are sent to charities so please come along and support Charlotte and Zoe.

27th LINCOLN SCOUT GROUP Meets in the Oliver Roper Centre

The age group is 6-14 years. Please contact Fran Firth on 686616, 07952 480708 or by email [email protected]

TOTH PLAYGROUP Established over 40 years ago

Being situated now in a purpose built classroom in the grounds of St Mi-chael’s Primary School gives the playgroup a strong link with the school.

Contact Jayne O’Keefe on 07949 371609 or email [email protected] for all the details

Railway Inn: Pool and Darts Teams. Players required. Contact Carly & Michael Bray Tel: 681499

Thorpe Park: Golf Club Membership / Driving Range Lincoln Golf Centre Tel: 686340

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St. Michael and All Angels

Forthcoming Church Dates

August

September

Notices We are currently without a Vicar so please contact our

Church Wardens should you need pastoral care or to arrange a Wedding, Baptism or Funeral.

Beth Bradford on 685412 Bob Sheldon on 685810

Martin Latham on 682358

Sun 7th Tue 9th Sun 14th Sun 21st Thu 25th Sun 28th

Group Service. Eagle 10.30. Rev Fran.

Afternoon Tea in the Church. 2-4pm. Please join us. Methodist Communion Service. 9.15am. Rev Christine Group Service at North Scarle. 10.30am Lunch at Pennells. 12.30pm Service at Thorpe. 10.30am. Details tba

Sun 4th Sun 11th Tue 13th Sun 18th Fri 23rd Sun 25th Thu 29th

Holy Communion. 9.15am. Rev Fran. Methodist Service. 9.15am. Afternoon Tea in the Church. 2-4pm. Please join us. No Service. Harvest Service & Supper. 7pm. Rev Peter Collins.

Harvest & Patronal Festival. 6.30pm. Rev Fran

Lunch at Pennells. 12.30pm

Please note the Harvest Festival Weekend; 23rd/25th September. On Friday 23rd we have the Harvest Songs of Praise with the

Reverend Peter Collins of Nth and Sth Hykeham. The service will be followed by a light supper so please come along.

It will be great to see you.

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NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS

If you would like to contribute an article, news item or event notice for our next newsletter, or have an item for sale or wanted, please forward

the copy to [email protected]

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Loose THREDS - The Village Walking Group Walk 11. The Viking Way and the Cliff Villages. Thursday 14th July

The 147 mile Viking Way runs from Barton on Humber in the north to Oakham in the south. The Cliff Villages (over 40 in total) are those that sit on the Lincoln Edge or Lincoln Cliff (sometimes known as the Trent Cliff) which is the escarpment running through the western side of Lincolnshire. Ambition isn’t our strong point so only three Cliff Villages and about 2.5 miles of the Viking Way (a 5 mile round trip) made up Walk 11.

Thanks to the reliability of the group, the timings for the day were perfect. We met at 10.00 at Whisby Nature Park car park, started walking at 10.30 as planned, finished walking just after 12.30 and were only seconds late in getting to our 1.00 pm lunch booking at the Railway.

We were already on the Viking Way when we parked outside Wellingore Hall. The road section was completed quickly and, as we reached the Lincoln Cliff edge in perfect walking weather, the views to the west were spectacular. We continued walking north and, after a slight detour when the leader lost his way, reached Boothby Graffoe to enjoy the delightful stone buildings in this wonderful Cliff Village. From here, we retraced our steps and enjoyed the views from a different perspective, arriving back at Wellingore after yet another very enjoyable walk.

As always, the food, beverages and company at the Railway Inn were excellent.

This was the first Loose THREDS walk of our second year as a group. We raised a glass to celebrate our first anniversary.

The next walk will be the Views from the Hill walk (see separate entry), taking in some of the best views within the parish. It cov-ers routes we’ve used before but will specifically concentrate on the views (What is this life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare). It will be quite long, probably between 5 and 6 miles, so a 10.00 start will be needed to cover the distance and enjoy the views. The date will be Thursday 25th August.

Tony and Caroline Magri

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100 Views from the Hill by Toni Magri

There have been 100 issues of View from the Hill but are there also 100 Views from the Hill? Almost certainly, these are some of my favourites, in no particular order. Most are reasonably accessible, one (View 10) requires a walk of about a mile, some ( Views 2,3 and 4) require significant walking.

View 1: At sunset, on a clear evening, between April and September, stand on the corner where Lincoln Lane meets Station Road. The sun setting over the western quadrant of the parish must be one of the best views around.

View 2 : At any time, particularly at dusk when the cathedral is lit up, follow the footpath through Stocking Wood. At the junction, turn south along the side of Tunman and Housham Woods and continue along the path towards Morton to grid reference SK889640. Turn and look to the north east and you will see Lincoln Cathedral sitting on top of Thorpe on the Hill.

View 3: Retrace your steps from View 2 towards Housham Wood. This path is the highest point in the parish. About half way along, stand and look round through 360 degrees. These are the most extensive views in the village. The horizons to the left and right are several miles away.

View 4: When the trees are in leaf, go through Stocking Wood and then turn to return to the village. Stop just before leaving the wood. Look towards the village, which will be framed by trees.

View 5: At any time of year and any time of day in daylight, stand at the first bend at the top of Clay Lane. Look south west over the ancient woodland of Tunman Wood, could be my favourite place in the parish. (My bed and the Railway are other contenders.)

View 6: Stand on Fosse Lane, when it’s dark, from mid December to early January. Look at the church and the Christmas tree.

View 7: Follow the footpath from Main Street to the wide track below what was the Scott Farmhouse. Look slightly upwards in a wide sweep from north west to south east and enjoy a classic, Lincolnshire big sky view. This is best on a clear day with the sun in the east.

View 8: When the trees are in leaf, stand at the crossroads on Station Road. Look in all directions and be amazed at the density of trees that we have in the parish.

The final two are from that part of Whisby Nature Park which is within the parish boundary. Both of these are best when the trees are in leaf.

View 9: From the car park, walk beyond the visitor centre, cross the bridge over the Pike Drain, continue towards the railway line and then look for the three opportunities to view Grebe Lake on your right. The first is after a few metres, with a bench to sit on. The second is a few metres further on, where you can stand in an opening. The third (and the best, I think) is from the bird hide a few metres further still.

View 10: From View 9 continue towards the railway line but turn left along the northern edge of Coot Lake. Follow the path to the end of the lake where you will find a bench to rest and enjoy the view. I think this view is even better if you stand to the left of the very large silver birch tree on the edge of the lake.

If you’d like to cover 7 or 8 of these in one day (5 to 6 miles) look for the Loose THREDS entry on the previous page.

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100 Views from the Hill

We know there have been 100 issues of View from the Hill but are there also 100 Views from the Hill? I think so, probably 10x that, so I asked as many people as possible to complete the sentence ‘I think Thorpe on the Hill…… .’ Many of the responses came from hand written notes, emails and conversations but I had to make use of Ofsted (I knew I would find it useful one day) and the Village Plan to get the 100 ‘Views’ needed. Here goes!

I think Thorpe on the Hill…...

From Individuals, Couples and Families (78)…….has a good sense of community; is surrounded by beautiful countryside; is full of friendly people; is convenient for the national road network; has a good range of social groups; is rich in wildlife; has outstanding views; has an excellent pub; has the best of both worlds, countryside and near to Lincoln; has a welcoming community spirit; offers great access to the surrounding environment; suffers disproportionately from ‘rat-run’ traffic; offers village life near to sufficient amenities; requires traffic calming measures; has reached its optimum size for retaining its character; is a community of friends; is a wonderful place to come home to; is simply the best (cue for a song?); is terrific, they sent our family to Buckingham Palace; is simply the best, they sent me and my family to the Palace.

…….is simply the best because we have lots of wonderful friends; keeps you smiling; makes you grateful; is used as a short-cut; is a wonderful village, Blacksmith Lane neighbours are the best; needs better broadband; is quieter than London; is really on a bump; includes Whisby Nature Park; is blessed with a great pub; should be preserved as it is; is a friendly place to live; should have a railway station; has a jam roly poly shortage; is not riven by class; is a good place to live; has a great walking group; has a great community spirit, especially the walking group; has become better since starting the walking group; has some lovely people living in it.

…….is full of happy memories; is a precious corner of England; has beautiful sunsets; is plagued by motorbikes; is a lovely place to live because the people are friendly here; was controlled by DWs slipper; is the place I still want to live even after almost 50 years; has a thriving ‘blokes’ pub night on the first Wednesday of the month; has access to fantastic real ale at the Railway; can show intolerance if you play the wrong card in Whist.; is blessed with an excellent restaurant at the Railway; has a website which is constantly improving; allows village life close to City of Lincoln and Market Town of Newark; provides easy access to the major road network; has a strong community spirit; has attractive, diverse housing.

……..has easy access and close proximity to major supermarkets; has a good choice of local businesses; is close to the major rail network; has reasonable housing costs; has reasonable local taxation; has a good village park; has a good village pub; is close to fast food outlets; is close to a petrol station; has a lovely village Church; has a thumping good village newsletter; is a wonderful village; is a friendly village; is an easy village to cross the road-except at 8.30am; is an easy village to cross the road except-at 5pm; is an easy village to drive through-except at 3pm; is an easy village to speed through-especially if you don’t live in it; has a Ron living in it !; all in all has everything going for it; is but a short step out to the open countryside; is worth living in; has character but is potentially under threat from over-development.

From the Village Plan (19)……. is peaceful; is quiet; has a rural character worthy of protection; has an excellent rural environment; has a valued rich wildlife; is a physically attractive village; is better off not being linked to North or South Hykeham; has an independent identity worth preserving; is an active, caring and friendly community; is a low crime area.

From the Ofsted Report and school questionnaires (3) ……. has a school rated as good; has a school in which many parents think that their child is happy; has a school in which many parents think that their child is safe. Tony Magri

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THORPE ON THE HILL BOWLS CLUB This year the bowls green is in excellent condition, receiving many nice comments from visiting players. They are also very complimentary about our friendly hospitality so well done to all our volunteer ‘workers’. We are having a mixed season. Currently top of Division 2 in the Cliff League but bottom of Division 3 in the City of Lincoln League. There’s work to be done there! In Division 2 of the Lincoln and District League we are mid table. The good news is the club have reached the grand final of the Hospital Cup and the semi-final of the Evening Knockout Cup...so watch this space! New members always welcome; contact Dave Cuthbert on 695945.

OVER THE HILL ‘Over the Hill’ are our village band, thanks to Annie Houghton for the name, set up to entertain at village functions every now and then. They recently welcomed their 6th member, Ruth Abrams on UBass. Their reputation is spreading with requests now being received from outside the village. The band make no charge for Threds functions,

charity events or nursing homes and ask only for a contribution to their chosen charity for any other suitable event. Members are:

Geoff Sykes: Vocal Dave Trotman: Vocal and Guitar Clive Cowling: Vocal, Banjo and Guitar Ruth Abrams: U Bass Lawrie Poole: Clarinet, Sax and Wind Synth Dave Collingwood: Piano, Fiddle and Clarinet

Their music is mixed favourites from the world of: Folk, Country, ‘oldish’ Pop, ‘jazzy’ Standards, Singalong.

..after all their total age does exceed a creaking 400 yrs

Enquiries should be directed to Dave Collingwood on 688983. or email: [email protected]

Lawrie often turns up for rehearsals with his equipment in his wheelbarrow, good exercise if nothing else!

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Meet at the Oliver Roper Centre

Thorpe has a Beaver Colony, Scout Troup & Cub Pack.

Open to Boys & Girls 6yrs-14yrs

For more details please contact

Fran Firth 01522 686616 or

07952 480708

27th Lincoln Scout Group

Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup

Contacts: Jayne O’Keefe

Leader Nicky Wilmer-Richards

Deputy/SENCO

Kirsty Summers Committee Chairperson

Tel: 07949 371609

Email: [email protected]

For more information

please visit our website:

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Useful Telephone No’s

Richmond Medical Centre 01522 500240

Newark Rd Surgery 01522 537944

Bassingham Surgery 01522 788250

Bassingham Pharmacy 01522 789307

NHS Dental Helpline 01522 515386

Lincoln County Hospital 01522 512512

NSPCC Helpline 0800 800 5000

NKDC Environmental Health 01522 699699

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Next Visits: 11th Aug & 8th Sept

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Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council

Officers, Committees & Representatives

Chairman – Cllr Sheldon

Vice Chairman – Cllr Williams

Planning Sub Committee – Cllrs Andrew, Martin, North

Whisby Quarry Liaison Meeting – Cllrs Andrew, Martin.

Whisby Nature Park Steering Board – Cllr Sheldon

Police Community Panel - Cllr Andrew

Neighbourhood Plan group – Cllr Andrew, Clerk to the PC

Finance – Cllr Martin

Allotments - Cllr Williams

For Minutes of Meetings and further information please visit: http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ThorpeonTheHill/

Alternatively do you want to be kept up to date with what is going on in your Parish? Maybe you would like to receive useful general information?

If so send an email to Janet Guest, Parish Clerk [email protected]

Your email address will be added to the new Parish Circulation List. You can ask for it to be removed at any time.

Booking and availability of Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room If you want to book the Meeting Room please contact the Caretaker, Mrs V. Wray by email [email protected]

or by telephone 07703 728803.

The Parish Council supports the Thorpe Village Residents Social Group (THREDS). The aim is to encourage an active

social life in the village, maintaining a welcoming, friendly atmosphere within our community, at a sensible cost and

supporting charities when we can. We hope the association will go from strength to strength and will benefit all village

residents of all ages. We hope everyone will embrace THREDS and help to ensure that our village continues to be a lovely

place to live.

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St Michaels Church of England Primary School

Wow! Where did the year go? Another academic year has flown by at St Michaels with the children (and staff) preparing for their 6 weeks holiday. The end of the year is tinged with sadness as Mrs Emery, who has worked as the school administrator for the past 21 years, is retiring. It is a common held belief amongst the whole school community that Mrs Emery will be a huge loss and she leaves us with huge boots to fill. We thank her for all of her tireless work over the years and the school will not be the same without her. In addition to Mrs Emery leaving, our year 6 children will be bidding their farewells as they make their way to secondary school. We wish them well but are full of confidence that they will continue to thrive in the next stage of their education. The final few weeks have been action packed in school. As well as the traditionally held sports day, summer fayre, trip to the beach and leavers assembly; we have had plenty of other excitement. Many of the junior children spent three nights away in Norfolk on a visit, the year 2 and year 3 children slept over at Rand Farm Park for two nights, whilst some of our more intrepid children spent the night sleeping at Whisby. Those who spent the night at Whisby did so under the stars in bivi bags and without tents! Great fun was had by all with a range of animals spotted through the night! As a school we now look forwards to September and what the new academic year brings. A whole new group of children will begin in our reception class and in addition we have many exciting activities already planned in such as building a yurt, construction days and bike ability. Patrick Sanderson

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The Natural World Centre and Whisby Nature Park

Whisby Nature Park is a great facility to have near the village, full of wildlife, walks and trails. Once barren and lifeless, this amazing place now abounds with wildlife. The park was created by quarrying for sand and gravel, now nature has reclaimed the pits and bare sand, creating habitats for many exciting species.

This year marks our 7th annual Photographic Competition and is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the sunny weather whilst you walk around the Nature Park capturing the beautiful flora and fauna through the camera lens. The competition is open until Monday 12th September.

Sponsored by Guildhall Studios in association with artsNK there are four categories that will be independently judged with short listed entries being displayed in the Boardwalk Bistro. Visitors will have their chance to vote for their favourite which will become the face of the 2017 Calendar which will be available in the shop. It is FREE to enter and is open to all ages with a limit of four entries per person. All photographs must be taken within the Whisby Nature Reserve.

While on the subject of photography on Wednesday 10th August at 10am and 1.30pm, visitors can learn new photography skills with landscape and nature photographer Brett Gardner! This is aimed at beginners and families, the workshop will take you on a short trail, giving you the opportunity to capture the Whisby environment. Sorry but cameras are not provided. Children must be 10 years+ and be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please dress appropriately for the weather and the nature trail (long trousers/sturdy shoes). Sun cream and hats are recommended. £2 adult/ £1 children. Should be great fun!

Finally there is a new Head Chef at The Natural World Centre as Anna Michie is welcomed to The Boardwalk Bistro. Anna has worked in the industry since leaving school, previously for 7 years at the Le Papillion Bistro in the Bailgate and as Head Chef for over 8 years at the award winning restaurant at Pennells

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Post Office Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9am to 5.30pm

Wednesday - 9am to 1pm Saturday - 9am to 12.30pm

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Sunday - Closed

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Tel: 01522 685690 [email protected]

Gary Taylor N.D.A.

All aspects of tree and hedge work

Undertaken

NPTC Qualified

Fully Insured

Domestic and Commercial

24 Fosse Lane

Thorpe on the Hill Lincoln

LN6 9BE

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Lincoln at Cub Centenary Camp – May Bank Holiday

There’s never been a better time to join Scouting as Cubs celebrate their centenary and Beavers their 30

th Birthday during 2016. We’ve already been

on a hundred adventures this year; in just the last couple of months..Scouts have been sailing, kayaking and undertaking an expedition hike and camp, finishing up the term with a trip to the Bomber Command memorial..Cubs have been taking part in many of the Cubs100 events, welcoming visitors to talk about stroke awareness, teach sign language, hiking, kayaking as well as cooking and serving Italian cuisine at the Cub Café..Beavers have been preparing for their summer performance, practicing their photography, kayaking, performing random acts of kindness, learning about disability, finger spelling, and attended district camp.

We Need You We are actively seeking adults to work with the Scout section on Thursday evenings between 7:30 and 9pm when we return in September. If you would like to Scout with us or have a hobby, interest or occupation you would like to come and share with the young people for just one evening, we’d love to hear from you. Please email: [email protected]

27th Lincoln is a busy group, and we regularly bring all sections together for camps, activities and end of year fun nights. We were very proud to light one of the official beacons celebrating the 90th Birthday of our Scout Association patron, Her Majesty the Queen and have been immersed in Principia mission projects with Major Tim Peake - submitting our Rocket Science results as part of the national experiment with the UK and European Space Agencies; turning all our young people into real Space Biologists, worked on Space Diaries authored by Lucy – daughter of Professor Stephen Hawking, designed healthy meals that could be taken into space linked with Heston Blumenthal’s Space Dinner challenge and healthy eating program badges as well as hiking the distance between the International Space Station and Earth in the Space to Earth challenge.

We’re just starting to prepare our annual October group camp with a theme of ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ so the only way to experience our camp escapade and excitement is to join us! We’d love to welcome you, whether as a young member or as an adult helper or leader. Thank you.

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Colour Your Garden for Less at

The Willows Nursery Eagle Barnsdale, Lincoln

Tel: 01522 868626

Open 9.30am until 5pm week days Closed Wednesdays & during August

10am until 5pm Sundays

Also find us on Newark Market Friday, Saturday & Mondays

Winter Opening Times September—April Friday 10am until 4pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am until 4pm Closed during January

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YOU GROW IT, WE’LL MOW IT

38 Lincoln Lane

Thorpe on the Hill Lincoln LN69BH

*GRASS CUTTING

*STRIMMING

*HEDGE CUTTING

*GRASS REMOVAL

CALL TOM Mobile: 07747 618546 Home: 690714

SING, DANCE, ACT

Come and join in the fun! Ages 3-15. Saturdays 10-12.30pm

at Swinderby Village Hall Musical Theatre classes taught by

friendly qualified teachers.

BALLET TAP JAZZ Classes on Tuesdays from 4pm

at Swinderby Village Hall

For more information please call: Danielle - 01522 696100

Please visit: www.dancelincoln.co.uk

Branches in Swinderby, Wellingore, Cod-dington, Nettleham, Welton, Skellingthorpe and Sturton.

Principal: Mrs D. I Ward F.I.D.T.A. A.I.S.T.D.

41 Grandifield Way, Nth Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NZ

Tel: 01522 696100 or 791898

OLIVER ROPER RECREATION TENNIS COURT

New keys are now available from;

Cllr Steve North, 38 Lincoln Lane 01522 690714

This advice was recently published in a national newspaper….. If you’re fed up of being forced to give a phone number when filling in a form online and are then badgered by nuisance calls this may be the answer. Instead of giving your real landline or mobile number, simply en-ter 0333 88 88 88 88. This diverts the caller to call blocking firm Truecall38. The message heard is “Truecall38 is handling my calls, I prefer not to be contacted by phone”. If the website won’t accept the full number drop the last 8.

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SOUTH LINCOLN PHYSIOTHERAPY and WELLBEING CLINIC

8 Mill Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN69PD 01522 688699

PHYSIOTHERAPY-www.lincolnphysioclinic.co.uk Stroke assessment/treatment and advice for all your aches and

pains. Includes back/neck pain, joint/nerve pain, arthritis, sports injuries. Also for all neurological conditions

FITNESS STUDIO-www.studio8lincoln.co.uk

Luxury air conditioned studio with exercise classes for all ages and abilities. Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Mum & Baby, Back to Fitness,

Combat-burn, Ballet, Street Dance, Teen Classes, After School Dance. Classes for 6-11 yr olds.

EXPERT CARE & ATTENTION FOR ALL YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS NEEDS

THREDS Thorpe Craft and Natter

The Craft club seems to be taking off with new members coming to each meeting - not only from the village but from other areas too! There are some very talented people out there who are only too happy to help you learn something new so why don’t you come along and give it a try? Everyone from beginners to experts are welcome – all we ask is that your craft is portable! Or you can just come and relax and watch while having a coffee and making new friends. Held monthly on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm, in the Oliver Roper Centre, the next dates are: 8

th August: 12

th September: 17

th October: 21

st November

There is a small subscription of £3.00, to cover hall rental and refreshments. Look forward to seeing you.

Julie

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A 100 YEAR TIME LINE TO CELEBRATE 100 EDITIONS OF ‘VIEW FROM THE HILL’ Thanks to Gordon Kobish

2016 Thorpe on the Hill’s magazine ‘View from the Hill’ 100th edition 2015 Birth of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge 2 May 2014 Arsenal defeats Hull City to win FA Cup Final 17 May 2013 Birth of Prince George of Cambridge 22 July 2012 Olympic Games (XXX Olympiad) start in London 18 July 2011 Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton 29 April 2010 BP Oil spill in Gulf of Mexico started on 20 April 2009 Last British World War I veteran Harry Patch dies aged 111 on 25 July 2008 Barak Obama elected 44th President of USA 4 November 2007 South Africa defeats England in Rugby World Cup Final in Paris 20 October 2006 Peugeot 206 car production moved to Slovakia from Coventry 12 December 2005 Safeway supermarkets taken over by Morrisons 24 November 2004 Marks & Spencer rejects take over bid by business tycoon Philip Green 8 July 2003 Start of invasion of Iraq 2003 19 March 2002 Mars Odyssey finds signs of water on Mars 26 May 2001 9/11 Terrorist attack in USA 11 September 2000 Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother celebrated her 100 birthday on 4 August 1999 Millennium celebrations held to usher in 2000 31 December 1998 Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet arrested in London 16 October 1997 Death of Diana Princess of Wales 31 August 1996 Birth of Dolly the Sheep 5 July 1995 Race horse Red Rum dies and is buried at Aintree racecourse 18 October 1994 Nelson Mandela becomes President of South Africa 10 May 1993 Earthquake devastates parts of western and southern India 30 September 1992 Eurodisney opens in Paris 21 April 1991 Middle East hostages Terry Waite & Thomas Sutherland freed 18 November 1990 The 2 halves of the Channel Tunnel met up on 1 December 1989 Berlin Wall breached 10 November 1988 Pan Am Jumbo jet blown up over Lockerbie on 21 December 1987 Terry Waite kidnapped in Beirut 20 January 1986 World’s oldest man, Shigechiyo Izumi, dies in Japan aged 120, 21 February 1985 Massive earthquake devastates part of Mexico Cuity 19 September 1984 Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know it’s Christmas’ is Christmas Number 1 22 December 1983 Birth of the Walton Sextuplets 18 November 1982 De Lorean sports car factory in Belfast closes 19 October 1981 House of Commons voted to apply for membership of the EU 27 October 1980 Beatle John Lennon murdered in New York on 8 December 1979 USA and China establish diplomatic relations 1 January 1978 Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected Pope, first non Italian since 1542, 16 October 1977 Charlie Chaplin died aged 88 on Christmas Day 1976 Denis Howell appointed Minister for Drought 24 August 1975 Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton remarry 10 October 1974 BBC Ceefax (World’s First teletex) begins 23 September 1973 First legal commercial radio station (LBC) in Britain starts 8 October 1972 US President Richard Nixon starts visit to China 21 February 1971 Joe Frazier beat Mohammad Ali 8 March 1970 Bridgewater By-election - first election where 18 year-olds can vote 13 March

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1969 US Apollo 11 Moon Landing by Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin 20 July 1968 Last voyage of liner Queen Elizabeth ends at Southampton 15 November 1967 First successful heart transplant by Dr. Christiaan Barnard 3 December 1966 Walt Disney died aged 65 15 December 1965 Ian Smith (Rhodesian Premier) declared UDI 11 November 1964 First atomic bomb test by China 16 October 1963 President John F Kennedy assassinated in Dallas 22 November 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis at its height 22 October 1961 First ‘Package Holiday’ to Paris (by Thomas Cook) 17 May 1960 Death of film star Clark Gable aged 59, 16 November 1959 Post Codes introduced in Britain 3 October 1958 Munich Air Crash involving Manchester United FC 6 February 1957 Soviet Union Sputnik launched 4 October 1956 Launch of Premium Bonds 15 April 1955 The Dam Busters film released 24 May 1954 Sir Winston Churchill celebrated his 80th birthday 30 November 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 2 June 1952 First British atomic weapon was exploded off Monte Bello Islands 3 October 1951 ‘The Archers’ series begins on the BBC Light Program 1 January 1950 Roger Bannister runs the first four-minute mile at Oxford, 18 March 1949 End of the Berlin Airlift 24 May 1948 Birth of Charles, Prince of Wales 14 November 1947 Princess Elizabeth married Prince Phillip 20 November 1946 The Biro pen first went on sale 22 November at £2.75 1945 VE Day (8 May) and VJ Day (15 August) ends World War 2 1944 D Day (Allies Landing on Normandy Beaches) 6 June 1943 RAF Dam Busters raid from RAF Scampton 16-17 May 1942 Fall of Singapore to the Japanese 15 February 1941 HMS Ark Royal sunk off Gibraltar 13 November 1940 Battle of Britain - generally recognised as the turning point on 20 August 1939 Start of World War II on 3 September 1938 Invention of the nylon toothbrush 24 February 1937 Coronation of King George VI 12 May 1936 King Edward VIII abdicates 11 December 1935 Founding of Penguin Books 30 July 1934 Launch of the liner Queen Mary 26 September 1933 End of Prohibition in USA 5 December 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge opens 19 March 1931 ‘Star Spangled Banner’ becomes official National Anthem of USA 3 March 1930 George Bernard Shaw turns down a peerage 29 September 1929 Start of the Wall Street Crash 25 March 1928 Airship Graf Zeppelin completes its first transatlantic crossing 15 October 1927 Last Model T Ford (No. 15007003) built in USA, 31 May 1926 General Strike begins 3 May 1925 John Logie Baird transmits first television images in London 2 October 1924 First Shipping Forecast broadcast in Britain 1 January 1923 UK railways grouped into the ‘Big Four’ LNER, GWR, LMS and SR 201 January 1922 Prince of Wales makes the first royal broadcast on British radio on 7 October 1921 Irish Free State established by Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6 December 1920 First meeting of League of Nations in Paris 10 January 1919 First Remembrance Day with 2 minutes silence observed 11 November 1918 Armistice Day 11th hour of 11th day of 11th month ends World War 1 1917 US declares war on Germany and enters World War I 6 April 1916 First use of tanks (built in Lincoln) at Battle of the Somme 15 September

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Lepidoptery 2! What to See & Where.

The cold and wet weather for much of this Spring has meant a poor start to the butterfly and moth season. Even now, our gardens are seeing only a few butterflies, but things are improving slowly. Picking out a few possibilities…... The Common Blue can be seen at Whisby, as can several of the “browns”: Ringlet, Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper. The Holly Blue and Comma are in many of our gardens. (Interestingly, the former breeds on Holly in the Spring, but on Ivy later in the Summer.) Although quite rare nationally, one of our very beautiful butterflies, the White Admiral, can be quite easily seen at Chambers Farm Wood near Bardney. I can arrange a trip there if you are interested. Regarding moths, right now the stunning Swallow-tailed Moth comes readily to a powerful mercury vapour (MV) light, as does the amazingly coloured Elephant Hawk-moth. The name of the latter comes from the caterpillar resembling an Elephant’s trunk! By the way, moths are not harmed by the MV light.

Some ideas: * Let me know if you’d like to join me in setting up the MV lamp one evening. We would start at about 9.30 p.m. and finish at around midnight! * You can keep up with what is “on the wing”, by logging onto our Lincs. Butterfly Conservation website on: http://butterfly-conservation.org/300/lincolnshire-branch.html Click “Sightings” on this so-called “landing page”. Photos often accompany people’s accounts of what they see. * Check out our Twitter account on @BC_Lincolnshire * Let me know if you’d like to go to Chambers Farm Wood. And finally … did you know that many butterflies are territorial? They will aggressively “see off” other butterflies from their “patch”. Apparently, they have even been known to chase birds away! Happy Hunting! Lawrie Poole Tel: 01522-681061

http://butterfly-conservation.org/300/lincolnshire-branch.html

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SWALLOW-TAILED MOTH COMMON BLUE

ELEPHANT HAWK-MOTH

MERVEILLE DU JOUR

MEADOW BROWN

WHITE ADMIRAL

RINGLET

ORANGE MOTH

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Thorpe on the Hill Old Time Music Hall Cast , November 1985

Thanks again to Paul Smith for this photograph; how many faces can you put names too we wonder? There were two village Music Hall evenings produced around this time, both with great success and a lot of fun. Villagers were transported back in time to the Music Halls of old, welcomed by the Chairman in his best ‘bib and tucker’ in the traditional manner. The Chairman of course was also the magician, now you know who that was…. and his opening joke... “I had a rabbit in its hutch and I bought another rabbit, how many rabbits would I have?” “Why two of course”, was the reply. “No, ten”. “You don’t know your arithmetic”. “You don’t know my rabbits!”

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