AUBOURN & HADDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on

Wednesday 1st February at 8pm

in the Community Heritage Room, Aubourn Clock Tower.

Public and police time is held between 8pm and 8.15pm.

All are very welcome.

Debbie Parker Parish Clerk 789630 E-mail: clerk@aubourn-haddington.org.uk

 

BASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Hammond Hall on

Thursday 9th February at 7.30pm

Press and Public are welcome to attend.

There will be a public session at the beginning of the meeting.

Roger Hales Parish Clerk Tel: 789758.

 

NORTON DISNEY PARISH COUNCIL

The next meeting of Parish Council will take place in the Village Hall on

Wednesday 21st March 7.30pm

The Public and Press are invited to attend.

Charlie Rudkin Parish Clerk Tel: 788480 or e-mail: c.rudkin01@yahoo.co.uk

 

CARLTON LE MOORLAND PARISH COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Parish Council in the Village Hall will be on

Wednesday 8th February at 7.30pm

All are very welcome.

Carlton le Moorland Village Hall.

 

KRAFTIES BASSINGHAM CRAFT/KNITTING GROUP

We meet on the first Friday of the month between 1pm and 4pm

in the Meeting Room at Hammond Hall

Friday 3rd February

Bring your knitting or latest craft project to work on

while chatting to like minded people - all welcome

£3.50 per session including refreshments

Any questions, contact Sheila 788935 or Lesley 788352

 

THE CARLTON LE MOORLAND LIBRARY BOX SCHEME

The launch of this mini-Library is on

Saturday 4th February 10am to 12noon

in the Village Hall in Carlton le Moorland

The opening will include a Coffee Morning

What is the Library Box Scheme?

Each month Lincolnshire Library Service will deposit a collection of books for Carlton le Moorland residents to borrow and return! You do not need to be a County Library member.

The book collection can be changed monthly to reflect local interests, so tell us about your preferred types of books.

The provisional library opening times will be:

The first Saturday morning of each month between 10am and 12noon

The second Wednesday of each month between 6.30pm and 7.25pm

We also hope to open on some Wednesday afternoons

The Library will be run by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to help or have any questions or comments about the scheme please phone Andy Sceeny on 788303.

Hope to see you on Saturday. Come along, drink a coffee and choose a book!

 

SNOWDROP TEA

Sunday 26th February 2pm to 4pm

at St Mary’s Church Carlton le Moorland

Tea and cakes and an optional walk round the churchyard to see the snowdrops. Cost will be £1.50 which will go towards upkeep of the Church.

 

Tea Together

Here’s an opportunity to meet others in Witham St Hughs!

Come and join us for tea, cake and chat.

Bring along your own ideas and we will provide the tea!

Every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm during school term

In Witham St Hughs Village Hall

For details call Ann Baker on 868977 or Elaine Eagles on 869062

 

Make Do And Mend

Bring along any clothing you would like to mend alter etc to the

Witham St Hughs Village Hall on the 1st Tuesday of the month

2 to 4pm in term time. Friendly help will be at hand! Cake and

drinks provided by Tea Together.

Because life just doesn't get better!  

 

BASSINGHAM LUNCH CLUB

Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 28th February at 12noon

in the Hammond Hall

Cost £5. All welcome

For more details please contact Tom Solven on 789935

 

CARLTON LE MOORLAND & DISTRICT ART GROUP

The first event in the 2012 programme is on

Thursday 16th February, at 10am

in Carlton-Le-Moorland Village Hall

Vic Bearcroft will demonstrate creating a Seascape using Pastel.

The demonstration will last approximately two hours.

Visitors are always welcome. (Pay at the door, visitors £3 members, £2)

For more information contact David Raines 810843

 

BASSINGHAM & DISTRICT WI

We held our 76th Birthday party in December, celebrating with an enjoyable hot supper prepared by the WI committee and with musical entertainment beautifully provided by the Hungate Singers. In January, Helen Ash delighted members with a talk about the recent history of Bassingham and District.

The next meeting is on

Thursday 2nd February 7:30pm

in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall.

A talk by Caroline Rossin about the work of Rainbow Children’s Hospices. Competitions: My favourite toy and flower of the month.

(Reminder: a single flower or single stem only please)

Walking Group

Monday 6th February

We have planned the programme of short and longer walks for 2012 which will be available at the February meeting. Our first walk of the season will be a short walk. The walk will incorporate the new Bassingham to Carlton le Moorland footpath. No lunch on this day. Meet 10am at Bassingham Village hall car park.

Lunch Club

Tuesday 14th February

Lunch Club will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month this year.

Further details available from Sandra on 788213 or Vivienne on 789661

 

CARLTON LE MOORLAND POST OFFICE

The Post Office service in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall is on

Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm

and

Fridays 1pm to 4pm

A comprehensive range of Post Office services is being provided

including Vehicle Road Tax and Foreign Currency.

Please come and use your local Post Office!

 

1952-2012 Bassingham Jubilee Jamboree

Bassingham Village Hall and Playing Field Committee are pleased to announce that celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will take place on

Saturday 2nd June 3.30pm through to 11.30pm

in the Hammond Hall and on the Village Playing Field.

In the afternoon there will be games/races and other activities and in the evening there will be a live band and disco.

A meeting to discuss progress and arrangements for this event is being held on Tuesday 7th February at 7.45pm in the Meeting Room at the Hammond Hall. It isn’t too late to volunteer to help or to put forward your own ideas and suggestions. Please contact Stuart Barnett on 788459 or Jane Root on 788278, if you would like to find out more.

 

BASSINGHAM RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY

The second meeting of the Society took place on the 13th January. The selection of Music chosen by Bill was to again indicate to members the type of programme that could be chosen and played by the members. The first half lasted for approx 45 minutes and included the overture for Smetana’s Bartered Bride, 3rd Movement of Dvorak’s Violin Concerto, Chorus from Iwan Sussanin by Glinka, Swaledales prized Silver Band based in the tiny hamlet of Muker and the complete Symphony No 1 in D by Prokofiev. This heralded the interval for tea or coffee and social chit chat before the second half of the concert, which included Mozart overture to The Magic Flute, 3rd Movement of the first Piano Concerto by Chopin, Vivaldi Concerto for two trumpets, played by Crispian Steele-Perkins and the afternoon finished with an aria by Andrea Bocelli from his recent album ‘One night in Central Park’

The next meeting takes place on

Friday 10th February at 2.15pm

and will be presented by Jennet from Norton Disney.

For more information please contact Bill Golder on 789289  

 

HEATH U3A LINCOLN

Our next branch meeting is on

Monday 13th February

The Lost Railways of Lincolnshire with Alan Stennett

Monday 12th March Heath U3A AGM

The work of Rainbow Children’s Hospice with Caroline Rossin

If you are no longer in full time employment and looking for new interests, then new members are welcome to join this lively U3A Group, for group learning, social events and new friendships. Monthly branch meetings take place on the second Monday of each month, 10am to 12noon at the Methodist Church, Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln.

There are twenty interest groups which are held each month on a wide range of subjects. For more information, please contact Membership Secretary:

Alan Mayo 3 Glebe End Canwick Lincoln LN4 2FP. Tel. 528881

e-mail heathu3amember@gmail.com

Please visit the website: http://heathu3a.org.uk/index.htm

 

Carlton Le Moorland Spring Show

Saturday 28th April

Carlton le Moorland will once again be holding its spring show.

All the usual classes and entertainment from previous shows and more.

The show is run by a small number of volunteers from the village, anyone interested in getting involved or wishing to help out on the day please get in touch, call Paul on 789673. More details will be published in the March issue.

Schedules will be available from mid March at Greens Store, Post Office in Bassingham, a downloadable PDF or by calling Paul on the number above.

 

NORTON DISNEY VILLAGE HALL

BINGO

Saturday 4th February. Eyes down 7.30pm

“Whatever the weather, we’re all fine together at Bingo!”

 

SPORTS GROUPS AT THE HAMMOND HALL

Mondays 7.30pm to 8pm. Netball £2.50 per session

Starting Tuesday 8th at 3.30pm TAI-CHI £5 per session

Tuesdays 8pm to 10pm. Table Tennis £2.50 per session

Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm. Aerobics £3.50 per session

 

CARLTON LE MOORLAND VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

Christmas Over 60s Lunch. This was a great success and we wish to thank all those who donated, helped, entertained and attended. This was a wonderful community event with over 70 people contributing to its success.

Curry Night – Unfortunately we have had to postpone this event.

A.G.M

Tuesday 9th February at 7.30pm

in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall

All welcome. Come and find out more about your Village Association.

LUNCH

Monday 13th February at 1pm

in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall

£3.50

Provisional menu is Fish Pie and Sponge Pudding.

BINGO

Friday 17th February at 7.30pm

in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall. All ages welcome

CEILIDH EVENING

Saturday 10th March 7.30pm to 11pm

Live Ceilidh Band in Carlton le Moorland Village Hall, Bar applied for.

Tickets £10 to include light supper must be ordered in advance please, by 3rd March. Book your tickets early for what will be a good evening for all ages.

Contact: John Brogan 07932 806 966, or email johnbrogan21@hotmail.co.uk

Information on the Village Association can now be viewed on the Parish Council Website http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/carltonlemoorland/

 

THE HAMMOND HALL PRESENTS

A Tutoured Wine Tasting

Friday 9th March at 7:30pm

in the Main Hall

Wines from around the world

£10 a ticket to include all wines and cheese and biscuits

Tickets available until the 5th March from

Roger Hales 789758 - Lyn Baker 789031 - Jean Solven 788949

 

THE HAMMOND HALL PRESENTS

COFFEE MORNINGS

every Monday from 9am to midday

in the Main Hall

Enjoy a cuppa with friends old and new and catch up with what’s going on

 

PRIZE BINGO

Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 28th February

Eyes down 2pm

In the main hall - Refreshments available

 

ARTISTS WE NEED YOU!

An invitation to all who would like to exhibit their pictures

in the 44th annual Art Exhibition at Harmston Memorial Hall on

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March

To be included in the catalogue and for

further details please contact Alison Welsh on 720358 before 15th February

 

THE POD

The POD has various activities including arts, crafts, play, computers, music making, interactive gaming plus lots more. All aged 0 to 8 years must have an adult accompany them but those aged 9 or above can self register.

All POD activities are free and the POD is disability friendly.

The POD is in the area on

Thursday 2nd & 9th February 3pm to 7pm – all ages

The Enterprise Hall Car Park Aubourn

Saturday 18th February 11am to 5pm – all ages

Hammond Hall Car Park Bassingham

Monday 20th & 27th February 3pm to 8pm – all ages

Village Hall Car Park Norton Disney

Friday 24th February 5pm to 9pm – Youth

Village Hall Car Park Witham St Hughs

 

BASSINGHAM WEIGHT WATCHERS CLASS

Mondays at 6.30pm

Hammond Hall, Playing Fields, Bassingham, LN5 9HQ

Contact Gill Underwood Leader (100207) 07864 911 386

 

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH BASSINGHAM

COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 4th February 10.30am to 11.30am

Refreshments, raffle, cakes and usual stalls – meet for a chat and a cuppa!

BARMY BASSINGHAM BEADERS

Saturday 11th February 10am to 1pm

The Meeting Room, Hammond Hall, Bassingham

Are you interested in beads, bead-weaving or jewellery making?

Bring along your beads to our friendly group, meet like minded people, share your knowledge and improve your skills. Every level of bead addict catered for!

£5 per session including refreshments

For more information contact Alison on 789813 or email alison.peacock@rogandal.force9.co.uk

Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult please

 

CARLTON YOGA GROUP

Take time out for you, join us to exercise and relax

at

Carlton le Moorland Village Hall

on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm to 9pm

‘Pay as you Come’ £6.50 per session or £33 for the half-term

Please call 788503 or see our website for details

Fully trained British Wheel of Yoga teacher

http://community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/carltonyogagroup

 

LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Tuesday 21st February

Norton Disney Village Hall

Roger Pykett will give an illustrated talk on farming

and the changes that have taken place during the last 50 years.

£2.50

All are welcome to come and see the improvements to wild life,

carbon reduction and restoration after quarrying.

 

BASSINGHAM CRICKET CLUB

Pre-Season Training and Indoor Nets

6.30pm to 8.30pm every Tuesday for six weeks from

21st February at Robert Pattinson School, North Hykeham

All welcome, experienced players,

those returning to the game after a layoff or absolute beginners

ECB qualified coaches are available to assist under 18’s.

For further information, please contact

Nigel Hinson on 07913 037 365, Rob Beddow on 788952 or 07747 542 158,

or Bill Taylor on 788701 or 07768 953 338

 

Lincoln Lions Issue Cycling Challenge

To All Teenagers

On 29th April Lincoln Lions are organising a Three Twenties Cycle challenge which is open to everyone aged between 11 and 18. The aim for the participants is to cycle 20 miles around the perimeter road inside RAF Scampton and to raise at least £20 each in sponsorship for Teenage Cancer Trust. It’s going to be a brilliant day with over 300 young people from all over the Lincoln area taking part in the challenge in a totally safe environment. Every participant will be given a pink tee-shirt to wear on the day and we are encouraging friends to ride together to make it a real fun experience. Mums and Dads can come along to watch too.

If you would like more information about the three Twenties Cycle challenge please ring 0845 833 9852, email don.barbara1@btinternet.com or look at www.lincoln-lions.org.uk

 

KEEP CALM and TEA DANCE

Sunday 18th March 1pm to 4pm

Witham St Hughs Village Hall

Admission £4 on the door

Music and Dancing with DJ Major Swing and Kitty

Including Grand unveiling of the RAF Swinderby Memorial Board and Bench

Tea, Coffee and Cakes - Vintage 1940’s Costumes optional

All profits raised will be split between

Help the Heroes and the RAF Benevolent Fund

Contact emma@absoluteelectricalgroup.co.uk for more details

 

West Kesteven Wildlife Watch Group

& RSPB Wildlife Explorers

Saturday 4th February 10am to 12noon

Rockingham Forest

near Corby, beautiful Medieval hunting forest

Wild Red kites – see the aerial acrobatics of one of our most beautiful birds.

Park at Welland Gliding Club 3pm for a special talk, then guided walk with expert Chris Andrews, finishing at dusk about 4.30pm.

All meetings 10am to Noon and £1 per young person, unless otherwise stated

It is better to book, in case there have to be changes to the programme

For details and to book, contact Marianne Overton marianne.overton@biosearch.org.uk - 01400 273323 - 07768 428 769

or Jean Martin – jeanmartin@woodlandtrust.org.uk

Young Leader, Jake Beatty JJbeaty@btinternet.com