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SeptemberMonday 31st August Fun Day at the Black BullFriday 4th September Blood donations at the William Farr School(see page 48)Friday 4th September Coffee morning and table top sale at Stonecliff ParkSaturday 5th September Jumble sale in Dunholme Village HallSaturday 12th September Garden Party at Honeyholes Lane, Dunholme (see ad on page 17)Saturday 19th September Charity Ball for the Air Ambulance (see page 38)Friday 25th September Macmillan coffee morning (10.30am to 3pm) at Stonecliff ParkSaturday 26th September Toy sale at the Scout Hut from 10am until 12 noon (see page 57)Saturday 26th September Shoebox fi lling in Dunholme Village HallSaturday 26th September Coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support at St Mary’s Church from 10am (see page 29)Saturday 26th September Roy Lancaster talks at the William Farr SchoolSaturday 26th September Autumn in Harmony in St Germain’s Church, Scothern (see ad on page 33)

Save DatesFriday 2nd October Matt’s Fund golf day at Market Rasen golf club

Saturday 3rd October PDA autumn fayre at the Village Hall (see page 43)Saturday 10th October A celebration of 20 years of 6th Form education at the William Farr School from 12 noonSaturday 10th October ‘Once-loved’ sale of clothes to furniture in the Chapel from 10am to 1pm with refreshmentsWednesday 14th October Ladies lunch at Hemswell Court (see page 20)Saturday 17th October Harvest barn dance and supper in the Chapel new hall from 7.30pmSaturday 7th November Big Band Night (see ad on page 51)Friday 13th November ‘Call my Bluff’ wine tasting (see page 56)Saturday 28th November Welton Scouts & Guides Christmas Fayre at the Village Hall at 2pmFriday 4th December PDA Christmas lunch

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CONTENTS Page 24 Acknowledgements 63 Advertisers’ Index 41 Bible Study 48 Blood Donors 60 Bowls Club 38 Broadbent Theatre 56 Brownies 1st Welton 46 Brownies 2nd Welton 38 Charity Ball 58 Classifi ed Ads 3 Colour Change 46 Community Groups Wanted 55 Des’s Corner 40 Dunholme Camera Club 53 Dunholme Friendship Club 58 Dunholme Ladies Club 44 Dunholme Luncheon Club 49 Dunholme Old School 9 Education 1 Emergency Services 49 Gardening Club 60 Golf Society 16 Hackthorn School 21 Hardy Plant Society 14 Health Centre 57 Jambusters WI 47 Jumble Sale 32 to 33 Letters 4 Matt’s Fund 6 to 8 Methodist News 14 Music is Fun 53 Neighbourhood Plan 59 Netball 19 Nettleham Choir 1 NEWS Data 53 Notices 13 Parish Council 45 Paulzart 43 PDA 55 Police File 23 Poppy Appeal 52 Pre-school 45 Royal British Legion 62 September 54 Sewing Bee 52 Shoebox Appeal 36 Speeding 59 Sports Facilities 20 St Barnabas Hospice 28 to 30 St Mary’s Church News 48 Stonecliff Park 57 Toy Sale 56 Twinning Group 5 U3A 54 Upholstery 34 Vacancies 64 Village Activities 1 Village Notice Board 11 Walk in the Park 26 Walk Tall 47 Walkers 30 William Farr School 33 WLDC

Colour ChangeAfter 195 editions we decided to change our cover; we hope you like it. We plan to have the cover photograph complement one of our news stories each month but we will be very pleased to consider using photographs of Welton (present or past) supplied by our readers; please email them to weltonnews@gmail.com.

The Walk in the Park event was again a tremendous success with a huge crowd of participants and supporters. With a wide range of entertainment, stalls and refreshments it was a great occasion for villagers to get together and enjoy themselves while raising money for that vital service: the air ambulance. Our cover photo refl ects the carnival mood of the day.

I had the privilege to attend the ‘A’ level results morning at the William Farr School in mid-August. Students waited anxiously for the 9am deadline to fi nd out if they had achieved their hoped-for results. As each picked up the white envelope with their name on it, anxiety quickly turned to delight and the whole room became a cacophony of joy as it became obvious that the William Farr School had again excelled. A resumé of the results is provided on page 30.

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Matt’s FundThe sun shone brightly, the bunting fl uttered in the breeze, the kettle was bubbling and the cake table fi lled up and then quickly emptied. It was Di’s coffee

morning and a grand total of £611 was raised for Matt’s Fund. Thanks go to everyone who came along and supported the event and especially to Ethel, Christine and Sue who did such a great job in the kitchen and with the raffl e. Thanks also go to Wendy (Aloe Vera), Sue (Phoenix Cards), Jo (Molly Me), Sue (Nails) and Amanda (Gemstones) for bringing such an interesting array of products to sell. Many of those who attended brought along a cake or raffl e prize too; all-in-all it was a fantastic result and we hope everyone enjoyed the morning.Did you see the reports in newspapers and on TV about the amazing developments in melanoma treatment? We have long been supporting the work in developing immunotherapy drugs to fi ght this disease; trials have now shown that combining two drugs results in signifi cant shrinking of tumours. Melanoma has the ability to disguise itself from the body’s own defences; by taking away the disguise

mechanism the body’s own immune system can recognise and then attack the intrusive tumour. It’s not a cure yet; it’s a life extender and a positive move in the right direction.

We hope that as you read this article summer is not over and we are still looking forward to some sunny and warm days in the autumn weeks to come. Of course much is made of over-indulging in the sunshine and the risk of sunburn, not just in this country but especially when travelling overseas where the sun can be much stronger.

Sunburn is a major factor in the development of skin cancer, so the advice is to take care and use sun creams for protection. But which one? When buying suncreams look for those offering UVA (responsible for ageing) and UVB (responsible for sunburn) protection. SPF stands for ‘Sun Protection Factor’ and the higher the factor the greater the protection.

Finally, it’s only a few weeks until our golf day at Market Rasen. As I write this, most of our tee times are already taken up but if you would like to join us send an email to check what times are still available.

As always, thank you for your support.

Bob and Di Boultonwww.facebook.com/matts-fund

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U3AOur next monthly meetings are at the village hall on Thursdays 3rd September and 1st October at 10am for a 10.30start. At the September meeting we have Julie Stephenson giving a talk on ‘Hong Kong to St Petersburg by train’ and in October Eric Houlder will talk to us on ‘In dead man’s footsteps’. Why not come and join us for tea or coffee and enjoy an interesting talk?

Our visits group has organised a guided tour of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby on 11th September. The cost is £9 per person for the tour and afternoon tea in Merlin’s tearoom. For more information contact Alan Campion on 01522 522679

The gardening group will visit Mill Farm Nursery, Old Callamore Lane, Middle Rasen on 22nd September. For further details contact Barbara and Henry Jones 01522 695357.

The theatre group outing on 7th November is to see the Glen Miller Story at the Palace Theatre Manchester. This is a vibrant production staring Tommy Steele and Lesley Joseph. For more information, contact Jo Smith on 862944 or Shirley Droy on 01522 522679.

On Friday 30th October we have an evening of jazz and dancing at Dunholme

Village Hall. Returning by popular request following its success in 2013, the fi ve piece band, Zoot, will entertain us. The cost is £7 per person but bring your own food. For details, contact Alan Campion on 01522 522679.

On Thursday 17th September the architecture group has arranged a tour of Newark at a cost of £4 and on 15th October a visit is planned to Epworth House and church. For further details, contact Jim Baker on 01522 514554.

Lindsey U3A has a wide variety of special interest groups offering stimulation, friendship and fun. The events above are just a snapshot of what is available. We no longer have a waiting list so why not come and give us a try. If you are interested come along and see for yourself or contact our membership secretary Sid Miller on 01522 688977 or at sid.milleru3a@sidspace.com for further details.

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Unique LifeThe recent discovery of Kepler-452b has excited astronomers and raised, once again, that age-old question about the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. The planet is roughly the same size as our own and orbits its sun at a distance that means that its temperature and climate could be conducive to conditions that support life. Its ‘year’, or orbit cycle, is 385 days, similar to Earth’s. However, it could be a gas planet, having no surface, and it might even not have an atmosphere. We don’t actually know it exists at all, as it can’t be seen. Its presence some 8,400 million million miles away is inferred by a small reduction in the light of its sun as it crosses the path between it and the space telescope that observes it. And to cap it all, due to the time differential caused by visual images travelling at the speed of light, what we are observing now actually happened some 1,400 years ago, so we can’t be sure it is still there.

It’s a tantalising thought, despite all these unknowns, that life might just exist somewhere out there; a possibility which has made millions for sci-fi writers and fi lm-makers over the years. But it does raise other questions, more philosophical and perhaps even spiritual. The Bible says that God is the origin of

all creation and mankind is its ‘crown’, the summit of all He made. How would the existence of intelligent and sentient life elsewhere alter our perception of our ‘specialness’? If beings something like us exist, were they sent a Saviour too?

Speculation about alien life forms is of course getting way ahead of what we know but, until evidence emerges to the contrary, the fact remains that we are alone in this vast and ever-expanding universe, and surely that tells us something. Whatever explanations of our origins science offers, our sense of wonder and awe at creation and at our very existence opens up the way for us to perceive God at work and to meet Him on His terms, rather than trying to defi ne or dismiss Him in terms of what we think we know scientifi cally. He will not be rationalised or categorised, explained or contained. He is God, who has acted in love both in creating and redeeming His creation.

My hunch is that we are the unique, special creation of God. Since it’s estimated that any message we might send to the residents of Kepler-452b will take 1,400 years to be received (and the same for a response to arrive), I can be fairly confi dent that it’s unlikely that I shall be proved wrong in the near future.

Andy Burrows

Methodist Services in September

6th 10.30am Chris Matthews13th 10.30am Own arrangements20th 10.30am Rev Andy Burrows H.C. 6.00pm Rev Andy Burrows H.C.27th 10.30am Rev Terry Nowell Harvest Festival*

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*Harvest FestivalIn years gone by, this was a time to give thanks for a harvest safely gathered in. An area like ours would have lots of farm workers living here and their livelihood depended on a good harvest. We may not be so dependent on a good harvest but it is good to remember how lucky we are to have plenty, especially when we know of so many who do not. This will be a family service followed by a lunch and then a fun auction. The church will be decorated with greenery as well as food stuff. All tinned goods go to the Community Larder and the fresh produce is auctioned off with the money going to charity. Everyone is welcome!

Ladies FellowshipWe will not be meeting in September so our next meeting will be held on Thursday 8th October when our speaker will be Rev Helen Hooley. Her talk will be ‘Called or Collared’.We meet on the second Thursday of each month when we have a variety of speakers and topics. All are welcome and if you would like further details about this or any of our meetings please contact Barbara on 860823.

Saturday Coffee MorningEach Saturday the old church hall is open from 10am until 11.30am. Yes, you can get a good cup of coffee but also meet with your friends and possibly make some new ones. We also have a great book stall available for all you book lovers. The following are ‘on duty’ during September:5th Donna and Steve12th Jane H and Anne L19th Hilda and June26th Marian and Keith

New Coffee Drop InStarting on Wednesday, 16th September, we will be open for coffee and light refreshments from 10am. Our Saturday coffee mornings are so popular that we’ve decided to offer an extra day. We can cater for all ages with toys available for the little ones. This is a new venture so why not come along and give it a try.

Film ClubWe meet in our winter season on the fi rst Thursday of each month for a fi lm and afternoon tea. Our fi rst meeting will be on 3rd September starting at 2pm so please ring 860998 to book a seat.

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Men’s BreakfastThese informal social events are organised by Welton & Dunholme Methodist Church. They are open to all men, whether churchgoers or not, interested in meeting new friends and a good breakfast. Usually we have a speaker on a variety of subjects.

We meet at 9am and aim to fi nish by approximately 10.30am. Men’s Breakfast is normally held on the third Saturday of each month. The next one will be on the 19th September. Anyone interested should contact John Ryland (860823) or David Wilson (861461).

Diary DatesOn Saturday 10th October we have a ‘Once-loved’ sale of clothes to furniture in the Chapel from 10am until 1pm including refreshments. And on Saturday 17th October we have a harvest barn dance and supper in the Chapel new hall from 7.30pm.

Youth Groups start datesWednesday Club, 9th September, 6.15 to 7.15pm for children from 6 to 9 with games, crafts, baking etc. For more details ring 861480.Group Nine, Wednesday 16th September, 7.30 to 8.30pm for children 9 to11 with games, crafts, baking etc. For more details ring 860998.Kraft Kids, 24th September, 2 to 3.15pm for pre-school children and carers with lovely messy activities, toys, stories etc. For more details ring 860998.Youth Club 11 to 14s: This is due to re-open after the half term holidays so watch this space for more information.

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UK education; should try harder?

As I write this, parents and school students will be at the end of the nail-biting wait for this year’s GCSE and A Level results. No doubt there will many excellent performances, many that outstripped what was expected and, sadly, some disappointment, although those in this position should take heart from the poor correlation between examination success and a fulfi lled and happy adult life.

On other pages in this issue there is news of the excellent results of William Farr students but, according to a recent report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) all is not well in the state of Denmark, or the UK for that matter, when it comes to educational attainment. This report ranked 57 countries according to the maths and science attainments of its 15 year-olds. The UK came 20th and Denmark 22nd, although both out-performed a signifi cant

number of those in the developed world, notably the United States which trailed in 28th and Sweden (35th). Dominating the top of the list were Asian countries headed by Singapore. China as a whole was not included but Hong Kong came second. Another OECD report in 2012 came up with virtually the same result, made worse by the fact that it included reading as well and showed that our performance trend was downward in both maths and science.

So what are we to make of this? Are western education systems failing? Are our teachers not up to the mark, our children insuffi ciently bright or disciplined to learn, do our parents have insuffi cient ambition for their children or are there other factors at play? And anyway, are there other criteria better to measure success in education?

Undoubtedly, the burden of history hangs heavy on all aspects of developed countries’ education systems, slowing their ability to respond to changing circumstances.

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Our declining economic performance and widening social divisions and wealth inequality also militate against the kind of investment in and commitment to egalitarian schooling which might enable more of those children currently living in the least promising circumstances to reach their potential. Another OECD report stresses the importance of policies that focus resources on those who under-achieve. Incidentally, it concludes that immigration has no negative impact on educational attainment. It stresses how parental expectation and support for learning are crucial factors in educational outcomes and warns against separating high and low achievers. Of course, one way of reducing geographical educational and health inequality would be to put all teachers and NHS doctors and nurses on national contracts that would allow them to be directed to where we need them rather than where they prefer to work but this seems unlikely.Are there lessons to be learned from those countries with the highest level of

educational attainment? The Department for Education is presently testing a whole class approach to maths teaching based on one used in Shanghai and says that it has been a great success. Those watching the current BBC documentary series following a group of Chinese teachers in an English comp will have seen the potential diffi culties of such a major cultural shift. It may not be coincidental that some of the highest-performing countries are also the most regimented and, in some cases, repressive regimes in the world. Are we willing to adopt such a system here, which would be considerably more controlling of both students and teachers? For those who are uneasy, the OECD offers some support, as it seems that our children are comparatively better at problem solving than some of their higher-performing peers in other countries. Here, it seems, there may be some support for the view that education is about more than what you learn in schools.

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Walk in the Park‘WOW’. What an amazing day we all had and wasn’t the weather kind to us this year? It was wonderful to see 260 participants taking up the challenge to ensure at least one member of their team was on the track at all times over the twelve hours. All this together with family, friends and the general public who came along to support and soak up the atmosphere!

It was fantastic to see the Dakota fl ypast, to listen to the live music, to see a range of stalls, activities and displays. The climbing wall, infl atables and fi reworks were a great hit and as ever the weird and wonderful outfi ts for our themed laps were incredible. Our sincere thanks go to Mr Stones, Headteacher of the William Farr School, for once again taking part in our ‘warm up’ and the opening lap so enthusiastically!

We were delighted that the Ambucopter was able to land and provide everyone

with the opportunity to take a look around, ask questions and even sit inside. The arrival was somewhat later than planned, a result of attending two major incidents earlier in the day; this reinforced how important fundraising is for this local good cause.

There is still time to donate to our three good causes (Cancer Research UK, Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice) either on-line, by cheque or at our fi nal banking night on Thursday 10th September from 7pm until 8pm, at the Youth Club by the William Farr School. For further information, go to www.walkinthepark.org.uk/donate.

With many thanks going again to all who took part and/or contributed in some way with this year’s ‘Walk in the Park’; it has been great to have your involvement.

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Welton-by-Lincoln Parish Council

Parish Councillor vacancyThere is currently one vacant seat to be fi lled by co-option. If you wish to be considered for co-option please contact the Clerk to the Council, in writing, at the Parish Offi ce or by e-mail to: clerk@welton-by-lincoln-pc.gov.uk by midday on Monday 14th September. Further information on the role of a councillor can be obtained by telephoning 860336, or visiting the Parish Offi ce (next to the Black Bull).

Welton LibraryLincolnshire County Council will cease to operate the library following the session on Thursday 27th August and it will then be closed for up to two weeks for essential IT and maintenance work to be carried out. The parish council hopes to open the library as soon as possible afterwards and notices will be displayed at the library and around the village once a re-opening date is known.It is planned to open the library as follows, but times and days will be confi rmed nearer the re-opening date: Monday, 9am to 12 noon; Tuesday, 1pm to 6pm; Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 1pm to 6pm; Friday, closed; Saturday, 10am to 12 noon.

We are still in need of volunteers, so if you are willing to commit to as little as two hours a week, fortnightly, monthly or as many as you are able to offer we would like to hear from you. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire and enthusiasm to help others. Full training and ongoing support will be provided by a Lincolnshire County Council Library Development Offi cer and parish council staff.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parish Offi ce (next to the Black Bull) or e-mail your details to clerk@welton-by-lincoln-pc.gov.uk.

The Parish Offi ce is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm and until midday on Friday.

A collection of historic village items and gifts received through our Twinning with Moncé en Belin is on display in the offi ce together with a number of leafl ets including bus timetables, bus pass application forms, village maps, local walks and information regarding fl ooding, etc.

The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 14th September at 7.30pm to be held in the village hall.

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Music is FunI hope everyone has had a lovely summer holiday. Music lessons will begin again on Monday 7th September. Although a break is good, it is always nice to get back into a routine so I am looking forward to hearing from everyone soon. If anyone, adult or child, is interested in having lessons, whether as a beginner or a returner, please contact me to discuss it. At the moment I have two slots left for piano, recorder, or theory lessons.

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Health CentreInfl uenza vaccinationsBy the time you read this we should have our ‘fl u clinic plans fi rmly in place. The practice is planning to hold two or three drop-in Saturday clinics (no appointment necessary) and some clinics on our Monday late nights and throughout the week for those who are eligible. If you are seeing a clinician for other reasons and think you are eligible, please ask them during your consultation.We will also be routinely offering the nasal vaccine to all children aged two, three and four on 31st August 2015, that is, children with a date of birth on or after 1st September 2010 and on or before 31st August 2013. Pregnant women are also eligible and this can be discussed with your midwife or you can attend one of our ‘fl u clinics.We will not routinely write to patients so please do not wait for an invitation; contact reception for more information.

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When drugs are returned to us like this, we are unable to put them back into stock and can no longer send them to third world countries and so they are unusable and wasted. Often these drugs have to be destroyed and one example recently was the return of over 1,000 tablets which had cost the NHS £60 and then another £20 in destruction kits plus the staffi ng time taken to do this.

Staff training

In order to ensure our staff and doctors remain up to date; we will be closed for training from 1pm on Tuesday 15th September. Emergency cover is provided during this time by calling the usual surgery number (862232 and selecting option 1).

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Friends and family test

The practice is taking part in the national friends and family test scheme and would value your input. If you would like to provide feedback on our services, please complete a card next time you are in the surgery or complete on our website at www.weltonsurgery.co.uk. It is a very simple survey to complete, asking just one question and leaving a space for comments if desired.

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Hackthorn SchoolFunny things, summer holidays. For a few brief moments they seem to stretch out before us in a seemingly endless vista of opportunities and exciting projects. Then just as you are getting into the swing of things, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been on the telly, it’s suddenly not quite as light in the evenings and the new school year is upon us!

Towards the end of summer term, sports day was a revelation, not least because it happened on the day it was originally planned for, but the audience turnout was unprecedented. So much so that Mrs Appleby had to organise three parents’ races!

Every year, the pupils who are moving up to secondary education are asked to come up with an idea for an end of year treat, usually something along the lines of bowling or a trip to the cinema.

Nothing so mundane this year; our leavers decided they were so smitten with school that they were going to come back on a Friday evening and camp overnight! What was initially viewed with a certain amount of trepidation in some quarters actually turned out to be a wonderful evening of celebration for all.

The school council organised another of their fantastic talent shows, which never cease to amaze the invited judges who always fi nd it hard to choose a winner from such a broad range of age and abilities. The highlight though, is always to see the generosity of spirit that the children all show to their fellow ‘competitors’ during the performances. One big surprise was the ‘Spice Girls’ act which unfortunately didn’t make it onto the stage in time for judging. There was a certain amount of mystery surrounding who they were, although one or two people noticed that some

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It will soon be time for parents to start thinking about choosing that all-important fi rst school for children who are due to start in September 2016. We will be organising some activity days soon to give parents an opportunity to see our school in action and allow their child to experience what we have to offer at fi rst hand.

On Friday 25th September we will be holding a Macmillan coffee morning following Good Works assembly and will be serving coffee and cake from 9:50-10:50; it would be great to see you there!

Contact the school on 860295 to arrange a visit or to request a school brochure, or have a look round our website at www.hackthorn.lincs.sch.uk.

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Nettleham Community Choir

Another great singing year will begin on 10th September for Nettleham Community Choir which is celebrating its fi fth birthday. This year we’ve raised over £1,000 for a school in rural Malawi, performed all over Lincolnshire and kept the Co-op in business eating custard creams. We’ve given concerts, learnt about voice care and sung like larks, sometimes with our sister choir from Horncastle.

The best thing about the choir is our weekly rehearsals in the Junior School Hall on a Thursday night. Lots of members of the choir don’t perform, but meet every week to sing. Over the term we learn about our own voices; how to make the most of them, how to sing well and enjoy singing, whether in the choir or the shower!

Over the next year, we will keep building a choir for everyone and no matter what

you think of your singing voice, there is a place for you! We’ve already got a packed programme of Christmas performances and in 2016 we are planning to sing at events in Leicester and London. Our singers come from Welton, Nettleham, Sudbrooke, all over Lincoln and beyond; everyone is welcome!We sing anything and everything: sacred stuff, pop songs, sea shanties and songs from shows and fi lms. No one auditions, no one is judged, no one competes; everyone is welcome, everyone is valued and everyone sings.Interested? Come and have a listen, a sing and a custard cream; there’s no obligation. We meet on Thursday evenings from 10th September at Nettleham Junior School, Mill Hill, Lincoln, LN2 2PE from 6.30 until 8.30pm, throughout the year. Fees are £6 or £5 per week. For more information contact Frances Kelly, 01522 560163 or email frank@minimorris.co.uk

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St Barnabas HospiceOur popular coffee mornings at the George Henderson Lodge, Morton, Gainsborough will resume on Thursday 17th September from 10am until 12 noon.

Our hospice site in Morton supports the delivery of hospice community services to those across the West Lindsey area, so this social event presents a great opportunity for you to take a look at the hospice and fi nd out more about the work and services provided to those in our local communities. Come along for a relaxing morning with friends and you will fi nd delicious homemade cakes and produce, stalls and more. Everyone is welcome and entry is free.

Following the success of last year’s Ladies’ Lunch at Hemswell Court, we are delighted to be returning with a further Ladies’ Lunch on Wednesday 14th October. Not only will ladies enjoy a delicious two course meal in beautiful surroundings but a fantastic shopping extravaganza

awaits along with a musical delight! The ‘Withern Singers’, will entertain with a selection of songs from their wide repertoire, ranging from sacred songs to those from the musicals and some contemporary modern pieces. The group will also perform various monologues and humorous sketches. To fi nd out more and to book tickets go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/gainslunch.

Big Band night comes to Welton!For one night only on Saturday 7th November we are delighted to be bringing to the William Farr School a Big Band night with ‘Room 21’. Get your dancing shoes on for a toe tapping, fi nger snapping extravagant night of music and entertainment from the swing and big band era by the incredible 23 piece ‘Room 21’. Featuring music from the 1930s through to the 1950s along with some fun games, this will be a night not to be missed! Vintage dress is optional. A bar is available and tickets are only £10. For further information and to book tickets go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/bigband.Alternatively for any of the above call Caroline on 07435 970309

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Varieties stocked in the nursery include bamboos, ornamental trees, grasses, herbaceous plants and shrubs.Jane explained her use of planting companions: “In the garden there are many plants that look grand on their own but put together with another plant they can look absolutely superb, each bringing out the other’s very best qualities. Very often the choice of combination is made because subtle colours from one plant are highlighted in their companion; as an example, the reddish stems in one plant and red leaves in the other. Alternatively, one plant can provide a strong background colour to emphasize the beauty of its companion plant.Another of the many tips and hints that Jane kindly gave us during our tour was to leave the seed heads on grasses as they will give winter interest; wait until new growth begins the following year before removing the old heads.Have you ever been to Pensthorpe? You may think, “No”, but you could possibly

Hardy Plant SocietyHardy planters were on the move during the summer months. Our three mini-group leaders arranged a number of coach visits to enable members and their families (and sometimes friends) to enjoy a change of scene.

It was a wet 8.30am departure on an August Thursday for the Lincoln mini-group as we headed to Norfolk. But the gods were looking after us as the rain only came while we were in the coach and it remained dry during our two visits. Group leader Lynne Murdoch’s inspired choices were Hoecroft Plants at Severals Grange and Pensthorpe Natural Park at Fakenham.

We received a warm welcome on arrival by Severals Grange owner, Jane Lister, and we proceeded straight away for a tour of her garden. This enabled us to see mature plants of the varieties that are a temptation to all visitors, purchasers and plantaholics in the adjoining nursery.

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have ‘visited’ by watching the very popular BBC TV ‘Springwatch’ programme. This was aired for three years from 2008-2010 and was presented by Chris Packham and Kate Humble. The Pensthorpe reserve, located in the Wensum Valley, near Fakenham, welcomes more than 90,000 visitors a year. Covering more than 500 acres, the location features a wide range of habitats including ancient woodland, wetland, wildfl ower meadows, marshland and scrub.As our visit was just for a few hours, those hardy planters who hadn’t visited previously, had to make a quick decision after consulting their maps to allow enough time to ensure that those areas that most appealed to them were included in their itinerary. I’m sure that this short visit will give everyone a taster for a great full day visit and many will return time and time again, as I have done, and in all four seasons.As well as one of the largest wildfl ower meadows in Norfolk there are three

dramatic gardens of year-round interest. Our organiser, Lynne Murdoch, chose July when world-famous garden designer, Piet Oudolf’s, one acre Millennium Garden is at its spectacular best, although the summer colour commences in June and continues through to August; and then the autumn colour takes over from September to October. The swathes of echinacea, astilbe, helenium, crocosmia and grasses swaying in the breeze were inspirational. Notebooks were at the ready as were cameras, iPads and iPhones.

This garden is planted in the popular prairie style with bold and colourful drifts of plants in a natural style and it’s certainly a magnet for both garden enthusiasts and lovers of wildlife. On the afternoon that we were there nearly every fl ower head seemed to be visited by butterfl ies, bees and a rich variety of many other insects.

On a previous visit in September 2011 the Millennium Garden had just re-opened after extensive replanting by Piet Oudolf and we were lucky to see his exquisite plans and ideas, plus photographs showing the actual work in progress. We were also able to join a tour of the park and, to our amazement, our driver/guide pointed out a skylark on the ground a few yards away that we would never have spotted ourselves. The lark then rose high into the sky and treated us to its amazing song.

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Next item on our list was to see one of our rare and native species, the red squirrel, which forms part of the breeding project at Pensthorpe along with corncrakes and cranes. The conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats is the main focus of any work undertaken by Pensthorpe. They offer an annual animal adoption scheme to assist their work fi nancially and in fact 25% of the entry fee goes to their charity, the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust.

From the Millennium Garden we could see Old Squaw Lake and we strolled along to Moon Water and then on to Mill Pond. We paused to read the many informative signs and maps en-route plus photographs of the many species of ducks, geese and birds that we were likely to see on our way to the Wave Garden. All too soon it was time to wander back to the main building, past the ibis and Dulverton Aviary. After a quick look at the plants for sale and the gift shop, it was time to rejoin the coach for the journey back to Lincoln with, of

course, a hold full of plants. A very special day out, we all agreed.

Did you know that spiders have 48 knees, butterfl ies have feet and frogs cannot swallow without blinking?

Jane McInerney

Poppy AppealA big thank you goes to the Owen family, of Welton, who held their garden party in July in aid of The Royal British Legion and donated the signifi cant sum of £300 to The Poppy Appeal.

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AcknowledgementsRetirementI wish to say a huge thank you to all the staff, parents, grandparents, child minders and all the wonderful children of William Farr Pre-school for all the lovely presents, cards and kind words for my retirement. I leave with so many fond and happy memories which I will always treasure. I’m sure I will still see most of you around the village or when I come back to pre-school for a visit. Happy school days for all who are starting on their new learning journey to another school. I will miss being a lady in pink! Good luck to you all. Thank you again kind regards,

Carol Ealam

Moyra May DentonMoyra sadly passed away in the stroke unit at Lincoln County Hospital after a short illness.Along with her close friend, Ivy Godwin, Moyra ran Welton Tours after Margret

Houghton retired. They organised affordable and comfortable holidays both at home and abroad. They also founded Welton Luncheon Club which was held every other Friday. Moyra was also a member of the Sunshine Club and a very active participant at the Old Tyme Music Hall.Welton Methodist Chapel was her life as was apparent on the Saturday before she had her massive stroke. She was wheeled into the new hall at the chapel for the grand opening ceremony. Everyone in the congregation stood, as one, cheered and clapped. The biggest smile appeared and she raised her arms in triumph. The afternoon was wonderful, she was so happy and she sang her heart out, especially with her granddaughter alongside. During the refreshments everyone chatted, laughed and reminisced. Six weeks later Moyra had passed away.Her family wish to extend our grateful thanks and appreciation to the minister, Andy Burrows, whose service was both

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memorable and personal (Andy, you are a great listener!). The hymns and music, chosen by Moyra, were sung as she would have enjoyed. The refreshments after the service were out of this world and we cannot thank the chapel community enough who, we know, had all contributed. It was all just what we needed.To the chapel community; what can we say? You are great; always at the end of a phone or visiting Moyra in hospital. We know from her smiles how much she appreciated the love and concern that she received from you all.Thanks go to everyone for the numerous sympathy cards and the telephone calls, and for attending the service where the chapel was packed. We would like to thank Vera for the fl owers in the chapel, Jan and Chris for the order of service, to Sylvia for all her love and support and the waiting-in for the endless deliveries and her support during the visits over many weeks, to Peter Green for the amazing

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Walk Tall!The Walk in the Park event took place on Saturday 18th July from 10am to 10pm, brought forward an hour from last year in order to be more family friendly. Held once again on the William Farr School’s fi eld, it attracted 22 teams with 260 people registered to take part, all monies raised benefi ting St. Barnabas Hospice, the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, and Cancer Research UK. It was good to hear an early announcement state that local sponsorship had covered all outgoing costs, meaning that every penny made on the day could go directly to the three charities.A stiff breeze was the only notable weather feature this year; none of the electrical storms or driving rain of last July! The circuits began with a carnival conga, led by head teacher Andrew Stones, with everyone sporting their blue Walk in the Park T-shirts. However, to enter into the full fun of the day involved much more than merely walking around the fi eld; making a success of subsequent themed laps, such as outer space, under the sea and VE Day, required ingenuity and careful planning, both much in evidence.Musical entertainment was provided by performers from the William Farr and St. Mary’s schools, along with local bands,

and demonstrations were given by many groups ranging from Irish dancing to karate. Around the fi eld were plenty of opportunities to raise cash with a stall from each charity, plus many home grown draws such as a teddy tombola and pulling straws from a peg board. Further diversions were offered by a bouncy castle, climbing wall and laser pigeon shooting, all donating their takings from the day. Refreshments for all tastes were available, rewarded by a good turnout of spectators, particularly in the afternoon - more would always be welcome! There was a fl y past by the Dakota, and a visit by the Air Ambulance around tea time which proved popular with both adults and children. It had been scheduled for the middle of the afternoon but had to attend an accident in Spalding, which then needed a trip to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, serving to remind us of the seriousness behind the fun.The day was fi nally rounded off with a spectacular fi reworks display which lit up the almost dark sky just before ten. Congratulations go to all who took part, and grateful thanks go to all those who have been involved in the planning and staging of the Walk in the Park, a thoroughly worthwhile and inspiring event; they should walk tall!

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ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS

Harvest CheerSeptember is a month of change. It’s this time of year when the youngsters go back to school after their summer holidays (and the roads become noticeably busier). It’s when we notice the nights are beginning to draw in. It’s often when the discussions begin in households over when the heating gets switched back on. It’s the month of the car registration plate change. One recent survey even said it is the most popular time for changing jobs. It is a time of change. But this time of change also signals the approach of one of the churches most cheerful festivals, Harvest.

It’s good to be cheerful, and it’s good to laugh! The health benefi ts of laughter have become widely recognised in recent years. Research suggests that laughter releases chemicals that act as a natural pain-killer. Physical benefi ts of laughter have been found to include a drop in stress hormones and less risk of heart disease. Laughter is said to help lessen anxiety and stress. Humour can help us to keep a positive outlook in diffi cult situations. It is contagious and can help to dissolve distressing emotions. In a world that often seems broken, laughter can often bring relief and comfort.

Last summer, the BBC broadcast a series called ‘Some People With Jokes’. The fi rst two episodes were entitled, ‘Some Vicars With Jokes’. One review said that “the procession of vicars emphatically demonstrated that they really shouldn’t give up the day job. You hope – and pray – this isn’t what their congregations have to suffer every Sunday.” Another said “Not all the gags are classics – in a couple of cases I’m not sure they even make sense!” That may well have been so but what was so engaging in these episodes was the off-camera laughter of the rest of the clergy in response to the jokes. Perhaps you couldn’t help but smile along with them despite the vintage jokes, allowing your spirit to be lightened in the process.

Harvest is a great festival, an opportunity to bring an offering of food in thanks to God, or a monetary gift that can be used to help others who are less fortunate than ourselves. We know that ‘God loves a cheerful giver!’ and at Harvest Thanksgivings there is always a joyful air in church, especially as youngsters bring their gifts forward for the food banks. It can feel good to give and be generous. Come and give it a try!

Perhaps this September we can also pray for a harvest of laughter and joy in the places we live and work, even in the

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places we worship! Perhaps we can ask God to help us fi nd joy in each other, and that others will see God’s fruit harvested in us, especially the fruit of joy.And if you need some good jokes to get you started, here are some of my favourite one-liners: “What did the pirate say when he turned 80? Aye matey!”; “My wife accused me of being immature. I told her to get out of my fort!”;“Hedgehogs: why can’t they just share the hedge?”.Have a great September,

Adam

Macmillan Coffee Morning“Cancer is the toughest fi ght most of us will ever face. But no one has to go through it alone. The Macmillan team is here every step of the way. With your help we can provide more and more care.”There will be a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan on Saturday 26th September from 10 until 12noon at St. Mary’s Church. There will be a cake stall, raffl e, teas, coffees, scones etc. So please come along and support this very worthwhile cause.

Marjorie Everett, 861253

Church Services in September

6th 11am Holy Communion13th 8am Said Holy Communion 11am All Age Worship 6.30pm Evening Prayer20th 11am Holy Communion27th 11am Family Holy Communion

From the RegistersWe welcome into the Family of God’s Church through Holy Baptism: 5th July, Ralth Haywood; 26th July, Archie Graham; Oliver Weaving.

We share in the joy of those being married in the Church this month: 4th July, Thomas Clark and Laura Holmes; 25th July, Jonathan Machin and Kate Schmitt.

We share in the sadness of those who mourn the death of a loved one, remembering those whose funeral has taken place, or cremated remains have been laid to rest this month: 9th July, Keith Atherton; 21st July, Olive Sharland; 22nd July, Henry Abbott.

Readings for September 2015Date Sunday First Second Gospel Reading Reading

Sept. 6th 14th after Isaiah 35 James 2. Mark 7 Trinity 4-7a 1-10 [11-13] 24-end 14-17 13th 15th after Isaiah 50 James 3 Mark 8 Trinity 4-9a 1-12 27-end 20th 16th after Jeremiah 11 James 3. Mark 9 Trinity 18-20 13-4. 3, 7-8a 30-37 27th 17th after Numbers 11. James 5 Mark 9 Trinity 4-6, 10-16, 13-end 38-end 24-29

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Light up St Mary’sSunday 9th August; for Jason, with love.Friday 11th September; Marjory Bassett, whose 94th birthday it would have been today. A wonderful Mum, Nan and Great Nan; missing you so much.Saturday 12th September; in loving memory of Harold Storr, whose 95th birthday it would have been today.Wednesday 23rd September; Albert Bassett MBE, on the anniversary of his passing, in loving memory from the family. A wonderful Dad and Grandad; still greatly missed.

End of St Mary’s Church News

William Farr A level resultsA-level students at William Farr School have achieved their highest ever number of A* grades since they were fi rst introduced in 2010. One in eight of this year’s A-level grades awarded to pupils at the school was an A*. The fi gure was an increase of almost 4% on last year. And the percentage of students achieving both A* and A-grades in their exams equalled last year’s record of 26.2%. The national average this year was 25.9%. A total of 43% of the school’s A-level students achieved grades A,B,B or better with almost a quarter getting A,A,B in facilitating subjects: maths, English, science, humanities and languages.For 18-year-old Amy Cragg, her hard work was rewarded with fi ve A* grades in French, Spanish, geography, politics and general studies. “I can’t believe it, I was absolutely amazed when I opened my results,” she said. “I am going to Cambridge to study modern languages, and tonight I am going out with my friends to celebrate!”Also going to Cambridge University are Elinor Clark and Tom Stanford. Elinor achieved an A* grade in English literature, geography and general studies, and A-grades in French and maths.

Tom’s efforts were rewarded with three A* grades in further maths, maths and physics.

Mark Lee (18), from Nettleham, who was this year awarded Secondary Student of the Year at the Lincolnshire Media Education Awards, is heading to Durham University where he will begin a four-year engineering course. Mark got A* grades in physics, maths, further maths and A-grades in chemistry, general studies and the new Extended Project Qualifi cation (EPQ). “My grades are much higher than I was hoping for. I was so nervous opening them,” he said. “The course I am doing is two years’ general engineering and then in my fi nal two years I can choose an engineering fi eld to specialise in. I’m not sure what I’m going to do after that.”

Also delighted with his results was Jason Metcalfe who got A* grades in maths, biology and physics and an A in chemistry. “These results are defi nitely what I was hoping for,” he said. “I am going to Leeds to read medicine with a view to becoming a doctor, possibly in a hospital’s A&E department.”

Headteacher Andy Stones said he was delighted with this year’s results. “Our A-level students are an exceptional group of young people who have worked so hard with their teachers to give themselves the best opportunity for the future. We are thrilled that every student has achieved what they set out to do. They can now look forward to the next phase of their lives. They all deserve to be congratulated and the whole school community wishes them well.”

The Times newspaper reporting on this year’s A-level results showed the William Farr School within the top 300 state schools in the country. The William Farr School has again excelled and congratulations must go to the students, teachers and headteacher of this amazing school.

D M Pope

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Headteacher Andrew Stones (centre) with students (from left to right) Jason Metcalfe, Mark Lee, Katie Gilbert and Amy Cragg.

William Farr students celebrating their A level results.

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LETTERS to the Editor . . . The Editor welcomes views on any topic of interest to your fellow Welton Residents. You can send your letters to: The Editor, Welton NEWS, c/o Parish Offi ce, 7 Lincoln Road, Welton LN2 3HZ, or to weltonnews@gmail.com You must include your name and address, but the address will not normally be published.

Dear EditorWe recently moved away from Welton after nineteen years; longer than either of us has lived anywhere, so obviously Welton had a lot going for it. It was a reluctant move but, of necessity with our advancing years, we really needed to be closer to our family.Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to say goodbye to as many people as we had hoped so this is partly an apology, although most knew of our plans. It turned out to be a very long goodbye

as we had hoped to go last year but it turned out to be a ‘false start’ and in fact we had said many goodbyes last May. Ironically, we did move a year to the day of our second date given last year. They say everything happens for a reason; last year we were planning on going to a village which turned out to have no buses (it did have a bus stop!) and one tiny village shop, so we consider it was a blessing in disguise. Our plans to downsize went out of the window and a bungalow may appear one day but at present we are really happy to be here, convenient (but not too close) to our sons.

We have met all the neighbours by default as after two weeks the cat decided to go AWOL so we spent three days and two nights trying to locate her. Everyone walking a dog put out an alert and we had to put posters round about thirty houses. However, she proved to be quite resourceful and cleverer than we thought

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as she came back each night to where she had fallen over the brick wall (which I had thought was the safest part of the garden), and although we couldn’t get to her at fi rst, eventually Terry put together a ‘cat ladder’ of sorts and on the third night I coaxed her back. One way to meet the neighbours, but I don’t recommend it.

The garden is fast taking shape. Despite being an ‘old fogie’ Terry has tamed the jungle. Our granddaughter told us it was like living in a forest as we couldn’t see out of the downstairs windows. A skip is next on the agenda.

The winter job is to get rid of the dreaded ‘builder’s magnolia’ and put our own stamp on the house which I am looking forward to very much. I always said our Beck Hall house was going to be a hard act to follow but we seem to have found our ‘dream house’ once more.

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Through the Welton NEWS I would like to thank the lady who assisted me with a lift home to Rivehall Avenue from the Co-op recently. It was very kind and much appreciated.

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WLDCRecent planning applications received in the parish offi ce include:

• Change of use from agricultural to garden land at 2 Dovecote Drive

• Appeal of application for residential development on land off Cliff Road

Copies of planning applications can be viewed on the WLDC website www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/planning.

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meetings, agenda preparation, writing minutes and letters, maintaining fi nancial records, and managing compliance with statutory policies.•Attending evening meetings roughly every six to eight weeks and other meetings as occasionally required.Good administrative, organisational, fi nancial, communication and numeracy skills are required along with knowledge of IT. The hours are nine hours a week on a nationally agreed pay scale which will be awarded according to experience. A minimum of four hours a week is to be based in the parish offi ce.Applications are invited from suitably qualifi ed or experienced persons.Alternatively, applicants should be willing to undertake training and aim to be qualifi ed within twelve months.The closing date for applications is Friday 30th October. If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact, Andrew Cooke, The Chimes, High Street, Fiskerton LN3 4HF. Email: chair@fi skerton-lincs.org.uk.

VacanciesVacancy for caretaker/handypersonWelton Village Hall Trust requires a caretaker/handyperson to assist with the running of the village hall. Duties will include undertake minor repairs and maintenance as required and assisting generally with the running of the hall. Some weekend and evening working may be required. Remuneration negotiable.For further information and discussion contact the Trust Secretary, Graham Nicholls, on 860454.

Fiskerton Parish ClerkThere is a vacancy for a Parish Clerk and responsible Financial Offi cer for Fiskerton Parish Council.This position plays a vital role in the life of the community, and as such the council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic clerk and responsible fi nancial offi cer to work with and support the council and members of our community.In brief the position entails:•Dealing with the administration and fi nances of the council. This includes calling

PARISH COUNCILSEPTEMBER MEETINGS

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CommitteeTuesday 29th – Highways & Utilities CommitteeCommittee meetings are held in the Parish Offi ce (next

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drive more slowly in the winter months and that we generally drive faster at weekends. The fastest individual speed recorded was 70 mph outside the village hall on Monday 20th July but speeds of 65 mph were also recorded on Eastfi eld Lane and Hackthorn Road, all of them between 5pm and 6pm. Of course, the indicators did not identify the vehicles, which may have been from one of the emergency services.Traffic generally moved fastest on Eastfi eld Lane where 12% of all drivers exceeded the speed limit on one day (a Saturday) in May/June. On Hackthorn Road the fi gure was 11.4% on one Sunday in April. This is probably because both roads are exits to the village leading to unrestricted stretches. Overall, however, the average speed of all those above the limit on all the roads monitored was remarkably consistent at between 32-34 mph.Traffi c on each of the roads monitored tended to be less at weekends but not by much, perhaps refl ecting the relatively high number of retired people active during the working day. Although more than 27,000 vehicles were monitored during a two-week period on Ryland Road in July, even at the busiest locations at the busiest times, no more than 300 vehicles passed the monitor

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Welton drivers will be aware that for the past six months a portable speed indicator has been in place from time to time on busy local roads, paid for by Welton NEWS. Unlike the two static speed warning indicators on Cliff Road and Hackthorn Road, the portable board collects information on all vehicles that pass it and this is collated in the form of reports to the parish council.

Recently, I was given the opportunity to take a look at the data relating to two, two-week periods covering Ryland Road (in both directions), Lincoln Road and Eastfi eld Lane as well as a single two-week period on Rivehall Avenue, Westhall Avenue and Hackthorn Road.

The results indicated general speed limit compliance with average speeds on all roads at all times below 30 mph. Overall, it also seemed that we

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to assess how much the presence of the monitor itself affected driving behaviour. There seems no easy way to obtain realistic comparative data for other times and at this stage it is impossible to know whether speed limit observance has changed, for good or bad, over time, although this may be possible as the cycles of monitoring progress.

Overall, local residents should be pleased with the initiative of the parish council in installing the monitor but probably cautious about drawing too many conclusions. If anything the data tend to show that Welton drivers are generally law-abiding when it comes to speed. Bigger risks are probably posed by illegal parking and low driver competence. A campaign to photograph and report all instances of the former might be a worthwhile initiative. Any suggestions as to the latter would be gratefully received.

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Charity BallFollowing the cycle accident which Adam Stead was involved in last December, his family and friends are continuing to raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. Building on the very successful Gary Barlow tribute act held at The Falconer in June, a ball has been arranged at Gainsborough Golf Club on Saturday 19th September for 7:30pm. There will be a three course meal, a live band, excellent raffl e prizes and tickets are only £30 per head. Transport to and from Welton can be arranged at a small additional cost. Smart dress is a requirement. Individual tickets or group bookings are available and all proceeds will go to Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.For more information see our Facebook page ‘Burgh to Borough Cycle’ and for tickets please contact sarahedwards692004@yahoo.com or Hannah Stead on 07595 604197. To donate go to www.justgiving.com/burgh-borough/

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Broadbent TheatreOn Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September Lindsey Rural Players present ‘Blackbird’ by David Harrower; an LRP Production directed by Tom Murray. Fifteen years ago Una and Ray had a relationship. They haven’t set eyes on each other since. Now, years later, she’s found him again. This play contains strong language and adult themes and is recommended only for 16+. Blackbird was commissioned by the Edinburgh International Festival and premiered at the 2005 festival. It received the 2006 Critics’ Award for Theatre in Scotland for Best New Play and the 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. Tickets cost £9; concessions £8.Then on Saturday 3rd October West Yorkshire Playhouse presents ‘Beryl: A Romance on Two Wheels’ by the West Yorkshire Playhouse for a target audience of 12 plus. In 2014, West Yorkshire Playhouse produced Beryl, a hugely successful play by celebrated actress Maxine Peake, based on the life of Beryl

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On 15th, 16th, 17th October the Phoenix Players present ‘Breaking the Code’ by Hugh Whitemore and on 30th October we have ‘A Fistful of Spaghetti’ by Hambledon Productions. Then on 13th November we’ll have the Amici Touring Group presenting ‘Outside Edge’.

On Thursday 3rd December we have ‘He Wore a Red Hat’ from New Perspectives, a festive-themed noir comedy, full of twists, turns and surprises. You’ll never look at Santa in quite the same way. The village has formed a group of amateur detectives to help solve local crimes. But when part-time unpublished poet Joshua Rogan’s applications are repeatedly turned down, he decides to take sleuthing into his own hands. Believing he’s one step ahead, he begins to piece together what he thinks is a series of related crimes, enlisting an intern as his put upon side-kick. But just when he thinks he’s onto something, a series of parcels arrive and he’s in for a big surprise. Join Joshua for a spot of sleuthing as he attempts to restore faith in the festive season. And maybe share a few poems. And possibly fall in love.

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Dunholme Camera ClubI suppose we haven’t had too bad a summer in Lincolnshire. Now it’s time to get out and get some pictures ready for the camera club competitions in 2016; wow, here we are in September and I have already started to talk about 2016! At the camera club we have fi ve club competitions each year and to meet the criteria for each we like to take plenty of pictures. Although the competitions are only for fun and to get some feedback from the judges, the members also have the chance to win one of the cups up for grabs and someone will be the lucky recipient of the Photographer of the Year (POTY) cup; one special accolade for a lucky member.

On the theme of competitions, we start September with club competition, ‘Architecture’. I know that members will have some great entries as we had a night out earlier in the year to grab some

great images in and around Lincoln. Competition night is on 3rd September starting at 7.30pm, so come along to see the resulting images.

Our second meeting on 17th September will be a night when I will give some simple instruction for taking great portrait shots starting with the fl ash gun on your camera and fi nishing with a couple of studio lights to give some great shots of the sitter. Just in case anyone out there would like to be our sitter for the night, please do get in touch for a few more details. You don’t have to be a stunning young lady; you can be a more mature member of the community, say, a male with a wiry beard and some great character lines or a lady who would like to have a few pictures taken and would like to try her hand at sitting for us. If there are any readers who would like to come and have their picture taken then please get in touch. We do not take photographs other than of fully clothed

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sitters and all sitters under 18 must have a parent in attendance.Well, that’s it for September but if you are interested in attending the camera club please do not hesitate to get in touch or pop along and see us on one of our meeting nights.Get in touch via, Facebook ‘Dunholme Camera Club’; email dunholmecc@btinternet.com or the contact page on our website, www.dunholmecameraclub.co.uk or phone Grahame on 860469 for further details.

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Bible StudyThe new venue for the Community Bible Study International (CBSI) in Welton is the Methodist Chapel. Starting there on Monday 14th September at 7.30pm we will be studying Ephesians.If you would like to come along or you would like to fi nd out more about CBSI, contact Christine Bradbury or Caroline Dunbar on 862716 or 861972.Dunholme CBS class has spent the past few months studying Hebrews, a book that explores the growth of the early church and still gives guidance for the

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Charges for PDA transportMy fi rst piece of news this month applies to everyone who uses the PDA transport scheme. As from 1st October the charge will be increased to 40p per mile. The charge has remained the same since April 2013. The reason behind our decision to increase the charge is that the increased demand for the service impacts directly on the amount of fund raising we have to do to top up the drivers’ payment to 45p per mile. The amount currently needed for this purpose is over £2,000 a year and this is constantly increasing. Charges for journeys to the Health Centre will be reviewed later in the year. We hope that everyone understands the reason for this increase.

WantedWelton and District Patients and Doctors Association is looking for a new chairman with effect from 22nd October as our current chairman is not standing for re-election. The duties of the role include: chairing the executive committee’s ten meetings a year, usually held on the fi rst Thursday of each month in the Health Centre; to provide

support to sub-committees (fund raising, transport and catering) as and when required; to liaise with the surgery in a patient participation group role and to maintain communication between the practice and its patients.Any patient aged 18 or over and registered at the Health Centre can volunteer to be nominated for this role. Further information can be obtained from the Health Centre Practice Manager on 862232. Full support will be given by the current chairman and the existing committee members. Please give this opportunity careful consideration as it is the ideal chance to become involved in a vital part of village life.

Autumn FayrePlans for the Autumn Fayre on Saturday 3rd October (2pm to 4.30pm) are now well advanced and our raffl e tickets are on sale from all drivers, several local shops and the Health Centre dispensary. We have lots of excellent prizes including a fi rst prize of £150 High Street vouchers which I’m sure we could all fi nd a use for. We are also hoping to sell tickets at the Co-op on Saturdays in September but this is not fi nalised at the time of submitting this article. The stalls at the fayre will include crafts,

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art work with a display and sales by Welton Easy Art Group, cards, candles, paper craft, jewellery, wooden items, soft furnishings and much more. We still need bottles of wine for the wine or water stall or anything in a bottle or glass and anything suitable for the tombola. Bric-a-brac can be collected if you give me a call on 862570 or it can be brought to the hall from 9am on the morning of Saturday 3rd October. If you are a keen baker please make us a cake for the cake stall. Posters are up around the villages advertising this fund-raising event so please come along on the day and offer us your support. All monies raised on the day go towards providing extra equipment for the practice which will be of benefi t to all patients and also to help support the transport scheme which many of you use.

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Dunholme Luncheon ClubDid you know that Dunholme has a luncheon club? We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday providing a home cooked meal in a social environment for the senior citizens of Dunholme and the surrounding villages. We currently have a few spaces should anyone wish to join us or know of a friend or a loved one that would enjoy our lovely dinners! For a mere £4.50 we provide a two-course cooked meal, tea and coffee, homemade biscuits and a raffl e; all we ask is that members be over 55. The venue is the Old School Room and we use the Dial A Ride service if mobility is a problem. Our sessions start again on 15th September.If any reader is interested or would like more information regarding the luncheon club please call Theresa on 861467.

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If anyone is interested in becoming a poppy collector or would just like to learn more about the aims of the Legion you will be very welcome to attend. A buffet will be provided during the evening so, for catering purposes, please contact Stuart Coates, Chairman on 860904 or Rosemary Moore, Secretary on 860732 if you wish to attend. A raffl e will be held during the evening.

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PAULZARTSince retiring from the construction industry I have been able to take up watercolour painting; a hobby I love.Recently I entered the BBC ‘Little Painting Challenge’ and out of thirty thousand entrants I was one of the thousand chosen to exhibit in the Whitworth Gallery.I often use my paintings as gift cards. I have supplied Belton House in Grantham with several bespoke cards, and this year I have also had a calendar made. I always enjoy turning a favourite photograph into a painting and sell originals and prints; you may have seen some in the Health Centre. With Christmas on the horizon, there are plenty of designs to choose from, or have your own painted.Please contact me on 862432 if you would like to discuss any art ideas.

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Community groups neededCharities and community groups are being encouraged to apply to be part of Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme, which could see them raise hundreds of pounds.All Lincolnshire Co-op members are linked to a community champion, which is a good cause close to where they live. Every time a member shops using their dividend card in any Lincolnshire Co-op outlet where

points are issued, a donation from the community champions pot goes towards their local good cause.

The groups change every three months so lots of organisations can benefi t. If a member chooses, they can also sign up to give their donations to one group all year round. Typically, after every three month stint, around 80 local groups share in £45,000. Now, the Society’s Membership and Community team are looking for more groups to come forward and get involved.

“It’s a great chance for charities and community groups to get a fundraising boost.” said Lincolnshire Co-op’s Member Engagement Manager Richard Whittaker. “We know there must be lots of groups out there that could benefi t and it’s really simple to apply to be a community champion. Groups just have to fi ll out a short form and, if they’re chosen, they’ll be able to raise hundreds of pounds. The more our members shop in our outlets, the more the community champions raise, so if a charity or group rallies their supporters the total could be even more.”

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Welton WalkersWe have just one walk left in our summer schedule which is from The Plough in Nettleham on Wednesday evening, 2nd September, starting at the earlier time of 6.30pm.Our winter walks, which are all on Sundays, start at 10.30am and fi nish around 12.30pm just in time for a drink or lunch at the designated pub. So just come along to enjoy a good walk with good company.

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Blood Donors wantedThere is a blood donation session at the William Farr School on Friday 4th September from 1pm until 3.30pm and from 4.30pm until 7.30pm. There are plenty of appointments available so please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 1232323 for more information. New donors are always welcome.

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Stonecliff ParkNah then, well she’s off agee’an, oony this time to th’owd so pital, ah reckons they’al soon so ort ’er out. Urry back oo’am, Joyce,

we misses yu. Aye up, he’s back, hissen, owd fower eyes.At the time of writing this we are about to go on our midsummer coach trip and cruising up (or down?) the river; Trent that is. Hopefully the spell of fi ne weather

holds and we will have no ‘mal de mer’ sufferers.Our next coffee morning and table top sale is scheduled for Friday 4th September; any donations of raffl e prizes or items for sale will be gratefully received. The usual attractions and stalls will be there including the cake stall, treasure hunt, raffl e, bric-a-brac, furniture and electric goods. On this occasion the tea, coffee and biscuits are being donated by Costcutters; admission is only 50p.On Friday 25th September a Macmillan coffee morning will be held in the clubroom from 10.30am until 3pm. Everyone is welcome so please come along and support this extremely worthwhile cause. Most of us know someone who has benefi ted from this organisation and anything we can do to help will be fully appreciated.Our next scheduled outing is our annual visit to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. This takes place on Sunday 15th November departing Stonecliff Park at 9am for the 2pm matinee performance. The inclusive price has been maintained at £45 again this year. Currently we have eight seats left. If you are interested, call Derek on 860210.It is, with regret, that I have to report the passing away of Dawn Power, widow of the late Jack and formerly of Stonecliff Park.

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Gardening ClubThe fi rst meeting of the new season is on Monday, 28th September at the village hall, starting at 7.30pm. Our speaker is Stuart Dixon

who will talk to us about the Eden Project and the Eden Gardens of New Zealand.Members are reminded that annual subscriptions, unchanged at £10, will be due at this meeting. Refreshments will be served by Linda and Pat; thanks ladies. Committee members should note that there will be a brief meeting at 6.30pm just prior to the main meeting. If anyone requires transport to the village hall, please contact the secretary.We have arranged a varied and interesting programme for the coming year and guests are always welcome at our meetings.

Sue Betts, Secretary, 860538

Old School DunholmeAfter lengthy discussions and many changes the management committee and the trustees have now fi nalised the plans for the Old School refurbishment and extension. It has taken quite a while because we want to have a facility that can be used for as many uses as possible: children’s parties, business meetings, small businesses selling their wares, tea rooms, indeed anything that anyone wants to organise on the premises. The plans have been determined in such a way that the building will be adaptable to anyone’s needs and will be open to discussion once the alterations have been put in place. The plans allow for further additions and scope for anyone to set up either a short-term project or hire or suggestions for long-term ideas can to be put forward by members of the local community. However, this can only happen when the building is at a stage where it can accommodate any of

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Some of the early stages in the minor redevelopment of the Old School will include: the reduction of the front wall to provide a better view of the building; outside signage; cosmetic changes to brighten up the inside with a lick of paint and the old heavy-duty curtains will be removed and replaced with black-out blinds. We are currently looking at modernising the toilets but this will really depend on the cost as we do not want to spend money on items that may not be used when later and larger scale operations begin. The current main hall will be redecorated and the Dunholme Camera Club has agreed to place images on the walls to make the hall more inviting to visitors.

In the early stages if anyone or indeed any organisation would like to talk to us with regards to holding a daily/weekly event in the main hall such as sales days, starting up a tea room, even getting some local car boot/hall sales days going again, like we used to have in the 90s, then please do get in touch.

People in the wider community who would like to hire the Old School for their party/event should visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/DOSC8 and hopefully ‘Like’ the page and secondly ‘Share’ the page. This way it will get it out to more people in the community and they can be informed of the progress as it happens and to show that the Old School is a lower cost alternative to other local halls etc.

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Welton Pre-SchoolWe are back for another academic year and we are so excited!Last term saw the unveiling of our brand new uniforms. This year, we are focusing on our children’s ideas and this year’s logo has been designed by one of our school leavers. The children were asked to draw something that they feel encompasses Welton Pre-school and their time with us. This particular child drew a very colourful caterpillar which we felt was very symbolic as the children embark on their primary school educational journeys and become beautiful, confi dent butterfl ies. We have also made a new change in that this year’s children can pick the colour of their uniform, continuing our focus on the voice of the child.We look forward to welcoming our newcomers and we cannot wait to get to know them. We hope that they will be very happy with us and are as eager to

learn as we are to teach them. Our team has been eagerly planning for the new term and we have some very exciting things planned.If you have a child coming up to or of pre-school age (two+ years) please pop in and see us. We would love to meet you and your little ones. Please contact the pre-school for more information on info@weltonpreschool.co.uk or call 860077.

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Shoebox Filling DayThe fi rst of this year’s shoebox fi lling days will take place on Saturday 26th September at Dunholme Village Hall and will start at 10am until approximately 11.30am. All are welcome to come along and help fi ll shoeboxes for this year’s appeal; please note that children should be accompanied by an adult.

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NoticesNanette Hamiltonpassed away at her home on 8th August. Her funeral was at St Mary’s Church on 20th August.

Dunholme Friendship ClubOur meetings in September are on Tuesdays 1st, 15th and 29th. We meet in the Dunholme Village Hall starting at 2.15pm. The meeting on the 15th will be our Harvest Festival. Anyone who would like to come to any of our meetings will be most welcome.Do you fancy a trip to Doncaster? The club is on an outing to Doncaster on Tuesday 22nd September. Non-members can join us at a cost of £10. We will be leaving the Black Bull at 8.45pm. A wrapped raffl e prize would be appreciated from all those on this outing.For more details please contact,

Janice Ritchie (Chairlady), 861172

Neighbourhood Plan updateFollowing the statutory consultation on our neighbourhood plan it was necessary to implement a large number of changes. The plan was then submitted to a highly-respected independent consultant for an expert opinion who suggested a number of substantial changes. These were in addition to those already made and took into account the planning decisions affecting Welton that have been made over recent months.These changes are now almost complete but have changed the plan in such a way that for it to comply with regulations it will need to go through the consultation process once more. We are currently waiting for a report known as a Landscape and Character Assessment to be undertaken which, once complete, will be included in the new draft of the plan. This is expected in a few weeks.West Lindsey District Council (WLDC) recognises the importance of neighbourhood plans and how they can

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UpholsteryThe upholstery class at the Village Hall is on its summer holiday but will be returning on Monday 21st September. The morning session is held in the main hall between 10am and 12 noon and is open to complete beginners and the more experienced upholsterer. The students re-upholster anything from a small foot stool through to a sofa. If you would like to know about this friendly and informative class please contact Lesley Leonard on 842492, mobile 07950 174902 or email lesleyleonard@hotmail.co.uk

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Welton Sewing BeeI would like to invite anyone in the village to join in the Welton sewing bee. It’s a class for all abilities and will begin by running once a month under the expert guidance of village resident Jill Brown, whose background includes working in the theatre making costumes.Sewing is normally a solitary hobby but to get together and share ideas and projects would be a lovely way to spend some time. Over time there will be guest teachers and

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Des’s CornerA married couple in their early 60s were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table. She said, “For being such an exemplary married couple and for loving each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish.”The wife said, “Oh, I would love to travel around the world with my darling husband.” The fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! - two tickets for a world cruise on the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands. The husband thought for a moment: “Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again so, I’m sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.”His wife, and the fairy, were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish. So the fairy waved her magic wand and poof! The husband became 92 years old.

The moral of the story: men who are ungrateful should remember that fairies are female.

Police FileOne of your neighbourhood offi cers plans to attend St Mary’s Church on Thursday 24th September and on Thursday 22nd October from 11am until 12 noon.

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Welton Moncé Family Twinning Group

We recently held our annual BBQ on the deck at Manor Park pavilion; members and guests enjoyed a very pleasant sunny and social evening having the opportunity to discuss our upcoming visit to Moncé over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

This year some 39 villagers from Welton and Dunholme will travel as a group by train, with others going independently by car. It promises to be really interesting with it being Moncé’s turn to hold the Comice, a smaller version of a fete and agricultural show. The Moncé twinners have organised a stand at the event and we have been requested to take Lincolnshire produce over with us for the locals to taste.

Our school, St Mary’s, is now developing very good links with the primary school in Moncé and we will be taking some presents from the school for their

counterparts over there. Unfortunately the school will be closed for the summer holidays so we will not be in a position to present them directly.Please save the date, Friday 13th November as we will be holding a ‘Call My Bluff’ wine tasting event, a repeat of the very successful one we put on last year. More details will be in next month’s magazine.We have a number of families/couples in Moncé looking to make twinning arrangements with Welton/Dunholme families. If you are interested in hearing more about it please contact us for an informal chat.

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Brownies 1st WeltonWe are all looking forward to Brownies resuming in September

and we certainly have a lot planned from the word ‘Go!’ Unfortunately, we have had to say a fond farewell to some of our older Brownies but wish them luck in whatever they do next!Brownies meet every Monday during term time from 5.45pm to 7.15pm. If your daughter is interested in joining the pack please contact us for details.

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The Jambusters WIAugust is our annual Jambusters holiday, so at the time of writing we look forward to a sociable September with outings to the WI Fair at Harrogate on the 5th and pampering at Eden Hall on the 20th.Here is a quick reminder: tickets are still available for the WI Centenary* lunch at Market Rasen on 19th September. This is a chance for members to enjoy a relaxed day of super speakers, fi ne food and creative craft displays. Look out for the 1990s cube exhibit courtesy of our very own Jambuster ladies, Linda, Anneli and Lynda.Here is a polite reminder to all members joining us for the Lincoln ghost walk (which forms our October Jambuster monthly meeting): if you haven’t already done so, please bring along your £2.50 contribution to the 8th September meeting.We’re looking forward to seeing all our ladies at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th September to get stuck into salt dough and to enjoy eating tasty traditional cake-themed refreshments courtesy of our September fairies, Claire Smith, Gill Facey, Lynn Busby, Pam King, Catherine Kidalls, Beverley Willows-Chamberlain and Marilyn Daly.Finally, don’t forget your Just for a Giggle ‘worst holiday souvenirs’ to earn yourself the fi rst of those all-important points on

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2. Bring the toys to the scout hut from 9am on the morning of the sale

3. We will count up your takings and give you the cash, minus 25% which will go towards the hut funds.

Donations would also be welcome. So, why not pop along to the sale, enjoy a coffee and grab yourself a bargain?

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Dunholme Ladies ClubOur next meeting will be on Thursday, 3rd September when the speaker will be Mary Porter who will give a talk about wildlife gardening. The meeting will start at 7.30pm and will be in the Jubilee Room of Dunholme Village Hall. Will all members please remember to bring along

a bottle for the Chairlady’s annual garden party.

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For SaleBureau, medium coloured wood, very good condition (brought from Singapore), £50; Nathan teak display cabinet (with lights), as new, £40; reclining armchair (grey/heather colour), as new, £30; Thule roof bars for car top box, £40; tel 860558.

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Home: 01673 862879 Mobile: 07774 201103Chris Jenkins “Aerialview”, 11 Brinkhall Way, Welton, Lincoln LN2 3NS

New Sports FacilitiesEarlier this year outline planning consent was given to a new development off Prebend Lane to provide market value houses, affordable housing and a Lace Housing Ltd facility together with a substantial recreation area.

The recreational area will provide a rugby pitch, tennis courts and a new cricket fi eld which will be sponsored by the England and Wales Cricket Board. A new pavilion is also planned. With the addition of these sporting benefi ts in the offi ng it is proposed that a community trust be formed to oversee the operation of these facilities. Trustees would be expected to have a keen interest in the sports identifi ed and a commitment to provide time and energy to make the project a successful addition to our village.

While it is early days, it is very important to have an involvement from the start of the development. Those villagers who may be interested can get more information about the project and the proposed trust by contacting me on 861118.

Malcolm Parish, District Councillor

NetballLincoln City Netball Club is currently recruiting players of all ages, but especially Year 7s.Lincoln City Netball Club has been established for over 20 years and provides training and competition for girls and ladies of all ages in Lincolnshire. We are always looking for players who want to get more involved in netball. We have teams from High 5 (years 3 to 6) up to seniors playing in the County and Regional East Midlands League.Training times are: year 6 and below, Thursdays 5.15 to 6.15pm; years 7 to 11, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm; seniors, Thursdays 7.30 to 9.30pm; all at the Priory Witham Academy. If you would like to get involved, please call or text Lizzie Saywell on 07504 971913 or Victoria Adams on 07922 572147 for more details. You can check out our website www.lincolncitynetball.co.uk and also ‘Like’ us on Facebook.There are a growing number of girls from the Welton area attending so lift sharing could be a possibility. The new season starts on Thursday 3rd September so contact Lizzie or Victoria and come and join us.

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Welton Golf SocietyNineteen of our members and two guests went to the seaside and had a very enjoyable day. North Shore golf course was in excellent condition and the weather was very warm and not too windy. The food when we fi nished was very good with a choice of either fi sh and chips or steak pie. The size of the portions was diffi cult for some of us to handle.Tom Allan won with 39 points and has now had his handicap cut to 11; well done, Tom. Bob Boulton was second on 28 points just beating Rob Bastow and Andy Hall on count-back. The twos’ pot continues to grow although a small group faked winning it. Rob Bastow won nearest the pin and will now provide next month’s prize.Next month we are at Laceby Golf Club.

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Welton Bowls ClubAnother month of the year gone and we are already looking at the kids going back to school, our thoughts turning to the indoor bowls season and even planning for Christmas. The outdoor bowling season fi nished at the end of August with the club hosting a 3-wood pairs open competition. I will report on this in the next issue of the NEWS.

We held the club pairs competition on the 9th August. Sixteen people took part and the weather was very kind to us. The pairing for this event was drawn at random so we did not know who we would be playing with; it made for an interesting day’s bowling. The competition consisted of three sessions playing eight ends in each, with a break after the second session for coffee and cake. Very welcome it was too; the sponge cake made by Jennie was especially nice. After this break it was back on the

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green to play the fi nal session which would determine the overall winner as there were three pairs with a chance of winning. The overall winners were David Goodliffe and Al Aiton with runners-up Janet Bryant-Wells and Sue Hilditch. This competition has a new trophy in memory of Pete Gill who sadly passed away at the end of last season and his family asked that we did something at the club to remember him by. As Pete was a great supporter of the club we decided that this would be a fi tting way to remember him. At the end of the bowling we sat down to a late lunch which was provided by Pam and her helpers. It was a cold ham salad with all the trimmings and our thanks go to all those who provided the food and helped to make the day such a success.Unfortunately we have had mixed competition results this season, having to withdraw from the Lincoln & District League after many years taking part in

this league. Our players had found it hard going playing 25 ends in this league and we have struggled to put twelve players out each week. We will now look to fi ll this void by joining the West Wold Pairs league and having a fun league within the club so we will still be playing bowls but not as competitively as before. We have done a little better in the West Wold league fi nishing midway in the evening league and within the top three in the afternoon league. Unfortunately none of our players made it through to the fi nals of the West Wold competitions as they all went out at the semi-fi nal stages; well done to them for getting that far and hopefully better luck next season. We did make it to the fi nal of the Eileen Wilmot Shield which we play on the 26th August against Binbrook at Wragby. The result of this game will be in the next issue of the NEWS.

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AccountantsBusiness Admin 37Harrison’s Accounting

Services 60Tax Assist Accountants 36

Aerials, Satellites & TVAerial View 59

ArtPaulz Art 38

BathroomsElixir 53

Building ServicesAndy Yates 5Cobblecrete 48Garage Door Repairs 60Roger Champion 56Ryland Design Services 19Tasker Joinery 12

Car Servicing & RepairBathurst Service Station 25Centurion Garage 19Shane Graves 61

Chimney SweepDavid 14TL Chimney Sweep 27

ChiropodyFoot Health 56Podiatrist/Chiropodist 49

Cleaning ServicesAlan Cotterill 57Pepperpots Domestic Services 18Professional Cleaning 8

Clothing RepairsWardrobe 42

Computer ServicesIT Rescue 39Lake Computers 42

CounsellingWelton Counselling 26

Dental PracticeCathedral View 62

Domestic Appliance RepairsLarry Jackson 18Neil Bark 42

Drivers WantedDriver Hire 17

Driving SchoolsCherry Driving School 58

Electrical WorkMain Lec Solutions 36Mike Smith 62Nock Electrical 45South Lincs Electrical 57

Financial ServicesAdams Financial OBCAndrew Harrod 15Wilkinson Financial 10

Fish & ChipsKedgeree IBC

Fitness and HealthBodies in Balance 52Pilates 23Warrior Spirit 14

FloristsFinishing Touch 7

Funeral DirectorsJ. Marshall 38

Garden CentresScothern Nurseries 48The Willows Garden Centre 55

Gardening/LandscapingHelping Hands 12I. R. Parker 58P. Westman Landscapes 41Perennial Horticulture 21R. & J. Phillips 46Ryland Garden Services 15Soil Solution 9

Garden MachineryPaul Dales 20Green Stripe IBC

Gates and RailingsLincoln Metalcraft 50

Glazing and LocksWelton Glazing & Locks 49

Golf CentreThe Falconer IFC

Hair and BeautyManor Lane Salon 16One Hair & Beauty 27Rachel’s Mobile Hairdressing 23

Hearing AidsClaire Armitage 23

Heating and CookingGaswise 3Gaswarm 61Mark Parry 47Stop Cox 42

Holiday HomesLincolnshire Lanes 22

JoinerAndy Yates 5Tasker Joinery 12

Music LessonsPiano & Theory Tuition 12Elizabeth Woodward 18Jo Jingles 43

OpticiansClearview 47

Painting & DecoratingDave the Decorator 43Holmes & Fields 9J. M. Huckett 12Stan Kilkelly 62K. B. Painting 37S. J. Skepper 18

Pet ServicesK9 Trim & Style 7Major Groom Dog Boutique 40Taylors of Welton 4

Photographic ServicesLincs Photo 52

Picture FramingHarlequin Frames 51

Plastering WorkNettleham Plastering 9Welton Plastering 22Wonderwalls 18

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Properties and ServicesHackthorn Estate 51Oaktree Mortgages OBCOrange egg 44Your Home 11

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SolicitorsAnthony Clark & Co. 20Sills & Betteridge 54

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TilingJohn Boswell 18Simon Clover 12

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Welton Village ActivitiesIf your organisation is not listed, do contact the editor to ensure that you are included in subsequent issues.

ChurchesSt Mary’s Vicar, Revd. Adam Watson 565244Sunday School 866213Methodist Minister 862486Methodist Sunday School 860998Krafty Kids 860998Ladies Fellowship 860823Roman Catholic Church 01522 522971Threshold Church 860248Community Bible Study 866467

Clubs/AssociationsBridge Club 860079Conservation Group 860901Disabled Craft Class 866141Dunholme Camera Club 860469Family Twinning Association 862181/861284Film Club 860998Gardening Club 860538Hardy Plant Society 01522 695357LIVES First Responder 861989Marie Curie Charity 862960Mens’ Breakfast 861461/860823Park House 860690/863449Patients’ & Doctors’ Association 860941Ramblers’ Association 863444REAL Club 862716Royal British Legion 860363Sports and Social Club 861298Stonecliff Park Social Club 860551Tremendous (Men’s Group) 862011University of the 3rd Age 01522 688977

Community ServicesLibrary 01522 782010Post Offi ce 862926RVS Transport Service 01522 300506Village Hall Bookings 860643Shopping Buses: Asda, Newark Road 01522 533605 Tesco, Wragby Road 01522 580515

EducationSt Mary’s Primary Academy 860339St Mary’s Academy Friends 861192William Farr School 866900William Farr School Friends 863492

Ladies AssociationsBreast Care 860837/860823Mothers’ Union 860765National Women’s Register 862665

Parish, District and County CouncilsParish Council: Offi ce & Chairman 860336County Cllr Sue Rawlins 885545District Cllr Steve England 861342District Cllr Malcolm Parish 861118District Cllr Diana Rodgers 863385Parish Paths Co-ordinator 860336Tree Warden 860336

PoliceNeighbour Watch 01427 810910Police – non emergency 101Police - Emergency 999

Play and Pre-SchoolsBusy Hands Pre-School 863101/07895 950756Childminders Group 863082Dunholme Pre-School 866583Jo Jingles 01777 708748Tots on Tour 01522 529537/07900 818927Welton Pre-School 860077William Farr Pre-School 07759 937556

Sports and LeisureBadminton Club 861956Bowls Club 860949Cricket Club - Scothern 866285Football Club, Boys 862343Football Club, Girls 861754Golf Society 860823Karate Club 01522 750059Kofukan Karate 01522 750059Tokon Shotokan Karate 07903 155680Kymano Dance 862228Manor Park Sports Centre 863062Manor Park Football Club 07812 988051Music is Fun 862432Rednil Farm Riding Stables 860548Tennis Club 862432Welton Manor Golf & Fishing Club 862827Welton Walkers 07770 406883WSSFC Football Club 07919 694232Yoga 01522 543985

Welton Family Health CentreEmergencies, Appointments & Enquiries and Dispensary (Prescriptions) 862232District Nursing Team 860513Health Visitor (Mon-Fri 9-10.30am) 860543/863556Midwives 01522 512512

Young Peoples’ Activities/ClubsArmy Cadets 01522 528109Baton Rouge (Majorettes) 860796Brownies (Mondays) 862956/860774

(Thursdays) 862522/862956Graham Matthews Youth Centre 866493Guides (Mondays) 860789

(Fridays) 860853Methodist Youth Club 861241Rainbows (Tuesdays - Wendy & Hannah) 863115Senior Section 07815 956073/01522 752103Scout & Guide Hut Mgm. Comm. 862168Sunday Club 866213Wednesday Club 861480Group 9 Club 866504Welton Kid’s Club 07748 432428Youth Club 11-15 years 861995

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