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Also reviewed by BBC's Webscape in Jan 2006: "The main sections, Brainteasers, Mentalrobics, Games and Community, are tabbed across the top for easy access. For a daily dabble in mind bending antics, the daily brainteaser on the opening page is worth a go. Read the riddle, use the hint link if you want a clue, and then when you think you have the right answer click to see if you are correct. Inside the games section you will find puzzle games, strategy games, and just plain entertainment games. Games like word search, Su Doku and the old favourite chess. Partner games can be enjoyed with other players, but you will need to set up a free account to participate".

Do you have any suggestions for other good websites for games?

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Youth Club for Witham St Hughs

WELL DONE!
The youth committee ‘SWP’ group has successfully been awarded a grant of £6477 in order to set up a youth club for Witham St Hughs. This is a result of several months of work for the committee and this has recently been recognised by Lincolnshire County Council as an exceptional project. We are currently awaiting the filling of the youth worker vacancy which should be finalised by the end of April. Registration forms will be shortly distributed amongst the youth to enable them to secure a place.
Further details can be obtained from Gill Finn on 07904 386138

[WS April 2007]

Ten months ago a group of young people came together with the purpose of launching a Youth Centre in Witham St Hughs. Despite many difficulties including raising money and finding staff, Ryan, Katie, Lamorna, Verity, Jade, Rachael, Page, Jessica and Cassie, with the support of Gill Finn, formed a committee and never gave up on their aims. They have obtained almost £6500.00 from the youth opportunity fund, as well as other smaller financial achievements to get them started. The committee have purchased equipment, including a table tennis table, Pool table, basketball nets, Computer gaming equipment and arts materials. With the small steps taken, at each committee meeting, these young people have finally achieved their Objective. Every Friday night beginning 21st September, The Ark will be transformed into a warm, safe and friendly place for young people to meet their friends, discuss future ideas for equipment and activities or to simply chill out and enjoy the evening.

The committee approached Lincolnshire youth service, who in turn requested an expression of interest from Youth workers within the county, to take a lead role in the running of the Friday night sessions, this will be done with the valued support of Volunteer workers from within the community.

As a level 2 Youth support worker with almost seven years experience of youth work in various centres, I see this as a great opportunity to develop a much needed facility within a fast growing community. The effort that the committee members have put into achieving their objective of opening a youth centre is very commendable and I look forward to working with the young people of Witham St Hughs and welcome the support of the community in ensuring its future success.

[WS Oct 2007]

There are plans for the Youth Club to re-open in winter 2009 / 2010. Please contact Gill Finn for details (Tel: 01522 558146)

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Lincolnshire Police Local Police Community Beat Team
and Bassingham Youth Club

Youth Group will be meeting on the following dates in October 2007:-

2nd Oct.

9th Oct. St Michael’s Church 7pm to 8.30pm

16th Oct. Climbing wall and paddle cars 6pm to 7.30pm in the park

23rd Oct. St Michaels Church 7pm to 8.30pm

30th Oct. Bassingham Methodist Chapel 7pm to 8.30pm

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Past Events - Community Car Wash
Bassingham School Car Park

Please come along and have your car washed by members of the Bassingham Youth Club or one of the Police Beat Team. The youths have arranged this day to raise funds for the youth club. The youth club has been running for several months now, and the Youth Leaders and ourselves are finding it difficult to get funding to buy equipment. There is no set fee for the car wash, donations will kindly be received. Come along and let us do the dirty work for you!

[WS Mar 2007]

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Why not come along and join Winthorpe Youth Club?

If you are aged 12 or over ,why not come and join our village youth club. We meet every Thursday evening (except school holidays) from 6.30pm - 8.30 pm at Winthorpe Community Centre. Our Youth leaders Cara and Mark plan a variety of activities for us to enjoy.

We have party nights and themed nights which are great fun. We go out on trips -bowling, swimming, canoeing etc and we get involved in Community projects and events. We enjoy art and craft evenings which include jewellery making ,painting and photography. Sometimes we just like to chill out ,have a chat and listen to music with our friends. We
charge £1 for non-members and 50p for members.

So, why not have a break from your parents and come and join us ,bring a couple of friends, you will be made very welcome. For further details please contact Denise Day-01636 708727

[WS May 2007]

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Bassingham Youth Car Wash
The car wash held on Sunday 22nd April 2007 at Bassingham Playing fields was a great success. The Bassingham Youth helped by PC Diamond, PCSO Boyle and PCSO Czajkowski washed over 50 cars during the morning. Donations for their efforts amounted to £135 and we are grateful to everyone who supported us. This will be used to help develop the youth club run by Rob Lowe within the village.

Plenty of water was used both on the cars and on each other during our efforts. All helpers had a soaking but a good time was had by all. Thank you to all who helped to make this event so successful. Special thanks go to “Greens” who kindly and generously donated the much needed refreshments for the morning’s efforts.

As this event was popular and successful,
we plan to run another car wash on the morning of
Sunday 17th June 2007.
We look forward to seeing you (and your car) then.
Michael Freeman & Sheila Dalziel

[WS June 2007]

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HILL HOLT WOOD VS BASSINGHAM UTD
A successful outing for our local youths was had when we entertained Hill Holt Wood for the 1st time in this closely fought football match. After Bassingham conceded the 1st goal, down to a defensive error the traffic then became one sided as we ended the 1st half being 3-1 to the good. The second half was competitive with the Bassingham keeper making a string of good saves eventually our patience in front of goal paid off and we ran out 6-2 winners the game was played in good spirit and will be continued on a regular basis with other teams also hoping to get in on the action. The team on the day for Bassingham were; PCSO Chris Boyle, Shaun Sutton, Thomas Renshaw, Bruce Ronald, Dean Bailey, Ben Cox, William Issac and Mark Walker. The idea was voiced between PC Diamond and Ben Cox of Carlton le Moorland as something to get local youths involved in at a community level and due to its success is something we aim to continue. Anyone interested in getting involved or playing against Bassingham Utd. Should contact PCSO Chris Boyle on 07939312796 or 805720

PCSO 2126 Chris Boyle N.Hykeham rural community beat team

[WS June 2007]

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Tabby Road Studios

Tabby Road Studios is a state-of-the-art music recording studio providing professionally recorded and mastered recordings in a smart,

relaxed and fun atmosphere.

We also offer tuition in drums.

www.tabbyroadstudios.com

01522 869968 Swinderby

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Youth Club in Carlton le Moorland in 2008?

Attention All 11 To 18 Year Olds!!

An enthusiastic group of volunteers are in the process of starting a Youth Club in Carlton le Moorland in the New Year. We aim to hold it each Friday evening between 7pm and 9pm for 11 to 18 year olds in the Village Hall. Our aim is to make this an interactive club and we hope that members will become actively involved in running their club. We will encourage their full participation in decision making.

We would like to hear from interested 11 to 18 year olds with any suggestions for activities and also from any adults who would like to volunteer to help supervise occasionally.

Please email johnbrogan21@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07983360347 if you are interested and have any suggestions or ideas.

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