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FEBRUARY 2013

Nettleham Neighbourhood Policing Team If you wish to report an incident please use the 101 telephone - details inside

PCSO Donnah Thompson

Mobile: 07939 312757

Email: [email protected]

PCSO Ross Payne

Mobile: 07833 143606


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ALWAYS DIAL 999 IN EMERGENCY

‘FISH’N’CHIP’ BABIES. Some of the 700 knitted items (see p41)

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‘OLDIES’ Football Team. (see page 41)

Winners of ‘Oldies v Young ‘Uns’ Boxing Day Football Match

On 10/11/12 some of the cubs visited Willows Court nursing home in

Cherry to deliver a box of biscuits and sing carols. All residents enjoyed

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Date Event Time

01/02/13 Reepham Craft Club 2-4pm

02/02/13 Ladies Breakfast 8.45am

04/02/13 Choir 7.30-9pm

06/02/13 Ladies Group 7.30pm

06/02/13 Knit and Natter 2-4pm

06/02/13 Scrabble Club at Grande Luce 2pm

07/02/13 Luncheon Club 12 noon

07/02/13 Forget-me-not Coffee Morning 10-12noon

09/02/13 Fair Trade Coffee Morning 10am

12/02/13 Pancake Day in Church Hall 11am-5pm

12/02/13 Heritage Group Meeting 7.30pm

13/02/13 WI Meeting 7pm

14/02/13 Fit as a Fiddle 2pm

15/02/13 Reepham Craft Club 2-4pm

16/02/13 Men2gether Breakfast 8.30am

17/02/13 Hog Roast in Village Hall 1pm

18/02/13 Ladies Tea Club 7.30pm

18/02/13 Choir 7.30-9pm

18/02/13 Parish Council Meeting (Millennium Hall) 7.30pm

20/02/13 Mothers Union 7.30pm

20/02/13 Knit and Natter 2-4pm

21/02/13 Third Thursday Book Club 7.30pm

21/02/13 Forget-me-not Coffee Morning 10-12noon

21/02/13 Luncheon Club 12 noon

27/02/13 Gardening Club AGM 7.30pm

28/02/13 Fit as a Fiddle 2pm

28/02/13 Choir Social Evening 7.30-9pm

FEBRUARY MEETINGS NOTICEBOARD

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EDITORIAL

The picture on the front represents a marvellous effort by the people of Cherry Willingham and their friends. Sandra Gardner launched the ‘Fish’N’Chip’ babies appeal and so many took it to their hearts and put lots of TLC into their knitting and over 700 little jackets have been presented. Reporting on such deeds gives quite a fillip to the job of Editor even though the industry has been by you. Anyway, enough said by me as it is covered elsewhere. Just WELL DONE. CHERRY AND FRIENDS,

CHRISTMAS-FAIR

It seemed frantic in its preparation but all of a sudden the tents were up and we had a bustling atmosphere. Quite a few village organisations took advantage and agreed on the day that they were doing well. The atmosphere was enhanced somewhat by the fairground organ of Mr Alan Williams who had offered his services for free for the village. This gave it an ambience of the traditional village fete rather than the indoor scattering of the previous event at the Community School but weather dependent. Although a little muddy underfoot, the weather was kind, cold but dry. We had the medical support of LIVES throughout the period of the Fair and we were introduced to Helen Booth who lives in Reepham and who is the Responder for Cherry Willingham. There are 3 more under training and Helen will submit a report on activities and pictures of the four so we may recognise them should the need arise. The Fair was rounded off by a joint blessing by Revd. Penny Green and Revd. Alan Swann and the singing of three carols by the gathered assembly.

I would like to thank, on behalf of you all, the Cherry Tree Community Syndicate (CTCS) for its support for the Cherry Sports Association throughout the year and for raising money for the Football Club and Junior School. I am trying to get a wide range of interests represented by the newsletter which is why I have included an appeal from a local drama group for more involvement both in thespian terms and practical involvement in the production of the dramas. (see page 9)

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FISH ‘N CHIP BABIES

I have been overwhelmed by the response to the article and pattern which

was printed in the magazine. Over the period I have received over 700

jumpers which will be forwarded on to Loving Hands, the charity which

will take them, to be distributed to the areas where they are needed. This is

not just Uganda but other parts of Africa, Cuba, some Eastern Bloc countries,

Sri Lanka etc.

Many, many thanks to everyone who has knitted or helped, I couldn’t do this

alone. It is a sign of what can be achieved when people unite

together . Keep knitting!!

BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS

No weddings, funerals or baptisms to announce this month.

Remembrance Book Cherry Willingham Church now has a Remembrance Book. This is a book in

which can be recorded the names of those from Cherry Willingham and

Greetwell, whom we love but are no longer with us. The PCC have agreed a

criterion for a name to go in the book is as follows:

Those who have died and:

Who were resident in the village at the time of death

Had lived in the village at any point in their lives

Have a connection with the village e.g. through family living in

the village

Other applications outside these criteria should be made via Revd. Penny

Green and addressed to the PCC. Entries into the book will be made in 6

months time in order that they can be dated in chronological order, and then

updated every 3 months. There is no charge for the insertion of a name, but

you can make a donation to church funds if you choose. In order to complete

the relevant information, please complete the form entitled ‘Cherry

Willingham Remembrance Book’, copies of which are inside church, or

request the form via email to [email protected].

The Book will be displayed in church. Please note (because I am often

asked) that we try to ensure that the church is open every day between

9.30am and 4.30pm. If it is locked and you would like to go in, then contact

Revd. Penny.

mailto:[email protected]

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Vicar’s Blog

New beginnings

New year, new things….. I guess that at the beginning of each year many of

us reflect on a new start, wondering what the new year will bring…. for some

I guess, 2012 will have brought nothing but happiness, for others, sadness and

for most, something in between. So some will be glad to see the back of 2012

and can look forward to a new beginning ……

For our group of churches, well I know that this year will bring change. When

I came here, I knew that at some point in the future the group of four churches

(Fiskerton, Reepham, Cherry Willingham, Greetwell) would become eight,

and indeed it looks as though that will happen in September of this year, as the

Revd. Robert Spaight retires from his post in Barlings, Langworth, Sudbrooke

and Stainton by Langworth. That will present us with some challenges.

Obviously it will have an impact on the times and type of services that we can

offer, and it will also have an impact on the context in which we do baptisms

and weddings. We are having to think through what we can actually do with

the resources we have, and think of how we grow new resources at a time of

change. I am acutely aware that change brings a certain nervousness and

feelings of insecurity. However, change also brings opportunity to look at

things differently and to ask questions – are we doing this well? Can we do it

differently? For me, in our churches, why are we doing what we are doing –

what is God saying? That is a key for me. It is tempting sometimes to think

that I am ‘in charge’ of the church – yes, I have responsibilities- but, this is

God’s church – and I am accountable to God for it. I was told recently of a

colleague who loved being a Curate and hated being a Vicar because of all of

the responsibilities, he woke up one morning and said to God, ‘how about you

be the Vicar and I’ll be the curate’ - and that is how it should be - it is God’s

church!

So, this will be ‘a year of change’. I am always reassured in these situations

that God is our rock, a firm foundation and one we can trust, and because of

that I am confident that with God’s help and with some visionary thinking, we

can serve our parishes and continue to proclaim the good news of the gospel,

we just might do it differently!

I just want to add my thanks to everyone for the fantastic display of baby

jumpers produced by the ‘knitters’ of Cherry Willingham and way beyond. I

don’t think we ever imagined that over 700 would come flocking in! The

display in church was wonderful and it was great to be in a church full of

people on Sunday 13th to celebrate. Thank you particularly to Sandra Gardner

for the vision and the leadership to get everyone knitting! A brilliant job!

Every blessing for 2013. Penny

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Our thanks go to the distribution team of volunteers which is organised by: Mrs. Janet Chapman, 26 Minster Drive CW.

(01522) 752457. A team of volunteers deliver to approx. 1700 households

Deliverers Wanted: We need another deliverer for the Cherry Meadows

Estate (approx. 90 houses but could be shared, takes about 1 hour). If you

are willing to do this please contact Janet Chapman on 01522 752457.

VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS / OTHER

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Army Cadet Force ………….. 10 & 11 Ladies Breakfast ………….. 20

Births, Marriages & Deaths ………….. 41 Ladies Group ………….. 16

Bowls Club ………….. 30 Ladies Tea Club ………….. 14

Bowls Club Draw Winners ………….. 30 Library / Opening Times ………….. 14

Bus Timetables ………….. 38 LIVES Appeal ………….. 9

Cash Draw Winners ………….. 26 Luncheon Club ………….. 20

Church Messages ………….. 11 Meetings Noticeboard ………….. 42

Church Services ………….. 39 Men2gether Breakfast ………….. 30

Cherry Willingham Badminton Club ………….. 14 Methodist Church ………….. 28

Community Syndicate ………….. 12 Mothers Union ………….. 18

Craft Club ………….. 14 Nettleham/C.W. Medical Practice ………….. 24 & 25

CW2020 News ………….. 8 Parish Council Matters ………….. 6,7&8

Editorial ………….. 3 Reepham & CW Tennis Club ………….. 16

Fair Trade Coffee Morning ………….. 16 Scothern Players - Involvement Appeal ………….. 8 & 9

Family Time Parenting Appeal ………….. 24 Scout & Guide Group ………….. 17

Fit as a Fiddle ………….. 18 Scouts& Guides Paper Collection 17

Flower Friends ………….. 34 Scrabble Club ………….. 11

Football Club ………….. 35 St Barnabus Appeal ………….. 31

Forget-me-Not Club ………….. 20 Submission deadline MARCH issue ………….. 3

Gardening Club ………….. 34 The Third Thursday Book Club ………….. 31

Greetwell All Saints Pancake Day ………….. 26 The Vine Community Church ………….. 32

Heritage Society ………….. 13 Twinning Association ………….. 26

Hog Roast (Bowser Bros) Village Hall ………….. 29 Vicars Blog ………….. 41 & 40

Knit & Natter ………….. 11 Village Hall Bookings ………….. 16

Knitting Appeal for 'Fish 'N' Chip Babies ………….. 41 Women's Institute ………….. 36

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ARE YOU WORRIED? - DON’T KNOW WHO TO CALL? PULL O UT SECTIO N ………….. 21-23

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Parish Council Matters

An important date for your diary! The village’s Annual Parish Meet-

ing will be held on the evening of Monday 18th March at the Community

School when CW2020, the Community led-plan, will be presented. Other

items on the agenda will be an explanation of the council’s strategy for the

production of our Neighbourhood Plan (a legal planning document which

will help us implement some of the village’s aspirations as indicated in the

CW2020 Plan) and an update on developments regarding the running of

the Youth Centre. Village organisations are also invited to present or

submit a brief report. Please come along and hear about what has been

happening in the village and find out what residents have said they want to

have happen in the future.

Do you know an unsung village hero or heroine? An individual who

willingly gives up their time to assist fellow residents in whatever ways

they can? Someone who makes a consistent, positive difference to our

community? Maybe they help run village clubs or groups or are simply a

good neighbour to many. If so, why don’t you put them forward to be

considered for receiving The Stead Community Award 2013?

This annual award was established by the Stead family in memory of their

father, Albert Stead, who was very active in village life. The aim is to

express publically our appreciation for a resident of Cherry Willingham,

who has made a valuable, voluntary contribution to the quality of life in

our local community.

If you know an individual whom you feel deserves the award in 2013, you

are invited to submit a written nomination, detailing their achievements, to

the Parish Clerk by 12 noon on 15th February. You will need to obtain

their permission first and we will need your details, in case we need to

check anything with you.

The members of the Parish Council will select a winner, who will then be

presented with the Award at the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 18th

March. Please note: every year the Council receives a number of

nominations but can only choose one person to receive the award. If you

put someone forward in the past who was not selected on that occasion,

you are very welcome to re-submit your nomination again this year. If

you need more information, please contact the Clerk.

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ST.PETER& ST. PAUL’S CHERRY WILLINGHAM

Priest in Charge : Revd. Penny Green—01522 595596

Associate Priest : Revd. Sue Bradley

Associate Priest : Revd. Carol Bason

CHURCH SERVICES DURING FEBRUARY 2013

Sunday 3rd February Cherry Willingham 8:00am Holy Communion

Fiskerton 9:15am Holy Communion

Reepham 9:15am Morning Worship

Greetwell 11:00am Holy Communion

Reepham 3:00pm Messy Church

Wednesday 6th February Cherry Willingham 9:30am Holy Communion

Sunday 10th February Cherry Willingham 8:00am Morning Worship

Fiskerton 9:45am Messy Church

Reepham 9:15am Holy Communion

Cherry Willingham 10:45am Holy Communion

Cherry Willingham 7:00pm Sunday @7

Wednesday 13th February Cherry Willingham 9:30am Holy CommunionAsh Wednesday Cherry Willingham 7:30pm

Sunday 17th February Cherry Willingham 8:00am Holy Communion

Fiskerton 9:15am Holy Communion

Reepham 9:15am Family Worship

Cherry Willingham 10:45am Holy Communion

Cherry Willingham 6:30pm Compline

Wednesday 20th February Cherry Willingham 9:30am Holy Communion

Sunday 24th February Cherry Willingham 8:00am Morning Worship

Fiskerton 9:15am Morning Worship

Cherry Willingham &

Reepham at Reepham 10:45am Holy Communion

Cherry Willingham 7:00pm Sunday @7

GRAND LUCE WILLOW COURT

MONDAY 4th 10:30amMorning Worship Tuesday 12th 10:30am Holy Communion

MONDAY 18th 10:30amHoly Communion

Holy Communion and start of

Lent Course

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LOCAL BUS TIMETABLELincoln • Cherry Willingham Parade • Reepham • Fiskerton • Cherry Willingham Church Lane

Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

Route Number Journey Codes15X

MF

15X

MF15

15C

SD▲

15X

SSH15X 15 15 15 15 15 15 15a

Lincoln City Bus Station 6.05 7.00 7.15 7.40 8.05 8.35 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00

County Hospital 6.11 7.06 7.21 -- 8.11 8.41 9.06 9.36 10.06 10.36 11.06 11.36 12.06

Cherry Willingham Parade Shops -- -- 7.30 -- -- -- 9.15 9.45 10.15 10.45 11.15 11.45 12.15

Hawthorn Avenue -- -- -- 8.10 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 12.20

Reepham Primary School -- -- 7.33 8.14 -- -- 9.18 9.48 10.18 10.48 11.18 11.48 12.25

Fiskerton The Close -- -- 7.38 8.19 -- -- 9.23 9.53 10.23 10.53 11.23 11.53 12.30

Fiskerton Ferry Lane 6.24 7.19 7.40 8.21 8.24 8.54 -- 9.55 -- 10.55 -- 11.55 --

Short Ferry -- -- -- -- -- 8.59 -- 10.00 -- -- -- 12.00 --

Cherry Willingham Church Lane -- -- -- -- -- -- 9.27 -- 10.27 -- 11.27 -- 12.34

Route Number Journey Codes 15 15 15 15 1515

SD*

15

SSH15 15 15 15a

15a

MF15a


County Hospital 12.36 13.06 13.36 14.06 14.36 15.06 15.06 15.36 16.21 16.51 17.21 17.51 19.06

Cherry Willingham Parade Shops 12.45 13.15 13.45 14.15 14.45 15.15 15.15 15.45 16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00 19.15

Hawthorn Avenue -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 17.34 18.04 19.19

Reepham Primary School 12.48 13.18 13.48 14.18 14.48 -- 15.18 15.48 16.33 17.03 17.38 18.08 19.23

Fiskerton The Close 12.53 13.23 13.53 14.23 14.53 -- 15.23 15.53 16.38 17.08 17.43 18.13 19.28

Fiskerton Ferry Lane 12.55 -- 13.55 -- 14.55 -- -- 15.55 16.40 17.10 17.45 18.15 19.30

Short Ferry -- -- 14.00 -- -- -- -- -- -- 17.15 -- -- --

Cherry Willingham Church Lane -- 13.27 -- 14.27 -- -- 15.27 -- -- -- -- -- --

Cherry Willingham Church Lane • Fiskerton • Reepham • Cherry Willingham Parade • Lincoln

Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

Route Number Journey Codes 15MF 15 MF 15a15

SD•

15

SSH15 15a 15 15 15 15 15 15

Cherry Willingham Church Lane -- -- -- -- -- -- 9.29 -- 10.35 -- 11.35 -- 12.35

Short Ferry -- -- -- -- -- 9.02 -- 10.02 -- -- -- 12.02 --

Fiskerton Ferry Lane 6.28 7.23 7.43 8.23 8.28 9.07 -- 10.07 -- 11.07 -- 12.07 --

Fiskerton The Close 6.30 7.25 7.45 8.25 8.30 9.09 9.33 10.09 10.39 11.09 11.39 12.09 12.39

Reepham Primary School 6.35 7.30 7.50 8.30 8.35 9.14 9.38 10.14 10.44 11.14 11.44 12.14 12.44

Hawthorn Avenue -- -- 7.56 -- -- -- 9.42 -- -- -- -- -- --

Cherry Willingham Parade Shops 6.38 7.33 8.03 8.38 8.38 9.17 9.47 10.17 10.47 11.17 11.47 12.17 12.47

County Hospital 6.45 7.40 8.12 8.46 8.46 9.25 9.55 10.25 10.55 11.25 11.55 12.25 12.55


Route Number Journey Codes 15 15a 15 15 1515a

SSH

15C

SD▼15 15 15 15

15

MF15

Cherry Willingham Church Lane -- 13.29 -- 14.35 -- 15.29 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Short Ferry -- -- 14.02 -- -- -- -- -- -- 17.17 -- -- --

Fiskerton Ferry Lane 13.07 -- 14.07 -- 15.07 -- 15.38 16.07 16.42 17.22 17.52 18.17 19.30

Fiskerton The Close 13.09 13.33 14.09 14.39 15.09 15.33 -- 16.09 16.44 17.24 17.54 18.19 19.32

Reepham Primary School 13.14 13.38 14.14 14.44 15.14 15.38 15.45 16.14 16.49 17.29 17.59 18.24 19.37

Hawthorn Avenue -- 13.42 -- -- -- 15.42 15.49 -- -- -- -- -- --

Cherry Willingham Parade Shops 13.17 13.47 14.17 14.47 15.17 15.47 -- 16.17 16.52 17.32 18.02 18.27 19.40

County Hospital 13.25 13.55 14.25 14.55 15.25 15.55 -- 16.25 17.00 17.40 18.10 18.35 19.48


JourneyCcodes

• via Cherry Willingham School at 08.33

SSH - Saturdays and School Holidays * via Cherry Willingham School at 15.27

SD - Schooldays ▲ via Broxholme Gardens 07.53 and Marigold Close, Lincoln 08.00

MF - Monday to Friday ▼ Starts at Cherry Willingham school at 15.27 runs via

Nettleham Fields Shops 15.59 and Broxholme Gardens 16.06

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Parish Council Matters continued

Are you interested in owning an allotment? The Parish Council has

recently received a formal request from 6 residents to consider the

provision of allotments in our village. The Council does not currently own

any suitable land but is duly exploring various options. It would be helpful

to know the likely demand, so, if owning an allotment is something you

might be interested in, please let the clerk know by the end of the month.

Equally, if you own any land that would be suitable and would be prepared

to lease it out then please also make contact.

The Library Board has indicated they are willing to consider the idea of

CW Library being run in the future by a Community Partnership. They

have agreed to consult with residents and to involve the Parish Council as

they explore and cost the options available to them, but we anticipate that

this will be a long, slow process…….

In January, a combined basketball and football goal plus a cycle rack

was installed at St Paul’s Play Area, the result of a collaborative process

with the young people at the Community School during 2012. Several

members of the Parish Council, the CW2020 team and other residents were

involved in a number of citizenship days with the year 9’s; one of the

topics was the provision of youth facilities in the village. Various groups

came up with potential projects, from which the Council chose the basket-

ball/football goal idea. We are delighted to have received a £3000 grant

towards the cost of this from District Councillor Anne Welburn’s share of

the WLDC Councillor’s Initiative Fund.

Next Parish Council meeting: Mon 18th Feb 7.30pm Millennium Hall.

The agenda is published on the Parish Council noticeboard near the library.

Residents are welcome to raise issues briefly at the start, but Councillors

cannot enter into discussion at this point and you cannot speak once the

formal business is under way, although you are welcome to stay. Only

business on the published agenda may be dealt with at the meeting, so it is

often better to raise issues with the clerk 2 or 3 weeks before the meeting

to allow entry onto the agenda for discussion.

Contacting the Clerk: In person on Tuesdays (10-11am) and Thursdays

(11-12noon), by letter to the Millennium Hall, by email at

[email protected] or by phone on 01522 753398 (answerphone

available).


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In March 2011 we set out to produce a Community-Led Vision and Plan for

the future of the village looking towards 2020. In the months since we have

l i s t en ed to yo ur wi sh es f o r t h e v i l l age ’s f u tu re .

Based on what you told us we offer a summary vision: “Building on all that is

good about the village and community now, our vision is: to create a

friendlier, greener, safer, healthier place to live; with enhanced facilities and

services which meet the needs of all residents; supported by a volunteering

community, vibrant voluntary organisations and partnerships and strong

relationships with other agencies whether statutory or charitable.”

Over recent months we have written a Plan with suggestions for delivering

this vision through partnership and volunteering. The draft Plan is now being

evaluated, checked and prepared ready for printing. We will then present it at

the Annual Parish Meeting (APM) on the evening of Monday 18 March -

see Parish Council news. We hope that you will come along and hear how we

can al l contr ibute to del ivering our shared vis ion.

Copies of the Plan will be available at the APM and it will accessible via the

parish web-site.

Cherry Willingham Parish Council—Village Improvement Committee

Thank you to all residents who have cut their hedges back to the line of the pavement in recent months, we would like other residents to do the same if their hedge is obstructing the pavement. With winter now here, we wish to remind you to properly salt paths covered in ice and not to use hot water which can refreeze and cause further problems. Additional grit bins have been obtained and these are located at: Lime Grove, Cedar Ave, Ladymeers Road, Fern Grove, and Hawthorn Ave. There have been some incidents of inconsiderate parking in the village. Please do take care where you choose to park to avoid inconveniencing others.

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Now that the New Year is here our pre Christmas

activities are fast becoming memories and we look

forward to new experiences in 2013.

The end of November saw members spend an

afternoon browsing the shops of Horncastle before

meeting up at Myers teashop. During December

members attended a Christmas concert at Waddington, a Carol service at

Harmston and joined in Christmas festivities with Nettleham and Fiskerton

WIs as well as enjoying our village Christmas celebrations.

Our own Christmas meeting was quite lively as the business part of the

meeting was followed by an excellent session with Pete O’Brian, a

professional musician, who brought with him a wide variety of rhythmic

instruments and encouraged us all to have a go and accompany him as he

played his guitar and sang traditional Christmas songs and hits from the 60s.

The evening finished with a Faith supper, the wine and table decorations

being supplied by the committee. Jane Jordan and Anne Goodenough were

joint winners of the competition for a Christmas Jingle.

At our January meeting the speaker was Pat Mellows who told us about the

progress of Childline from Esther Rantzen’s 1986 initiative to the hugely

successful organisation it is today. Nowadays children can contact Childline

on line as well as by telephone, in fact last year nearly half of the

counselling took place on line. The three main topics are family relation,

bullying and physical abuse. There is always a queue to be counselled and

Childline’s aim is to answer every call which means that more money is

needed. Lack of money caused Childline to become part of the NSPCC in

2006 but we can help by donations, fundraising, spreading the word or even

volunteering. Pat’s talk brought home to us the misery and fear that many

children suffer and, as she said, all children have a right to a safe childhood..

We were pleased to welcome three visitors to our meeting and we hope that

they will join us again on 13 February when Stephan Novak, accompanied

his dog Grant, will talk to us about Guide Dogs. The competition will be a

dog ornament.

Norma Shaw 751443

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SCOTHERN PLAYERS NEED YOU!

Scothern Players are a well- established amateur dramatic group who put on

2 plays a year at Scothern Village Hall. We have a very loyal following and

usually sell out all performances.

We are a very friendly group with a reputation for encouraging new mem-

bers of all ages and abilities, not just to try their hand at acting, but also

directing, producing, stage management, front of house, technical etc.

We particularly need help with set – building: because the Hall is used by

many local groups, we usually have to build our sets during weekdays, so

have found that this means that retired people fit the bill perfectly!

If you have basic DIY skills and can spare some time, we would be

delighted to talk to you. Our performances are usually in May and

November, and set build normally starts 6 – 8 weeks prior to opening night,

depending on the complexity. We work as a team so there is usually

someone available to help.

We would also like to encourage anyone with technical skills to get

involved – we have good quality sound and light facilities and the ability to

control everything by computer. If this is an area you would like to know

more about we can arrange for you to shadow our technical director.

Being part of a successful am-dram group is a fascinating hobby: it can be

hard work, especially as we approach performance dates, but incredibly

rewarding as well – when the audience applause at the end of a show it is a

tribute not just to the cast, but the crew as well, without whom no group

could function.

As a Charity, LIVES relies heavily on donations from

members of the public. There are various ways that

you can help LIVES to raise the funds necessary to

provide a rapid 999 emergency response across the

county. Why not become a friend of LIVES and for a

donation of £20 or more you will receive a pin badge,

car sticker and the LIVES Newsletter

Call: 01507 525999 now

LIVES

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Here is a review of the Cherry Willingham Army Cadets and what they have achieved over

the year of 2012. In February cadet SSgt Brammer, Cpl Asplin and Cpl Brammer got

selected to represent the Battalion in the inter-counties football competition at Colchester,

who, along with the other cadets from Lincolnshire, the Battalion went on to win the

competition without losing one single match at either age group, Our own Cpl G Asplin was

the star of the show! Also in February eleven other members of the detachment went on a

weekend to Beckingham to progress further in their training. Six cadets along with Sgt D

Brammer did ‘Bag Packing’ and raised over £1200 for our quartermaster who was taking

part in the London Marathon later on in the year. Four cadets attended their first Gold Duke

of Edinburgh Award (DofE) planning weekend, and Cpl Brammer took part in the Inter-

counties FA competition to which his age group won best team. March kicked off with four

cadets and two adults attending a 3 star training weekend on a very hard and wet weekend,

but they gained some valuable experience. SSgt’s S Brammer and L Wiles completed their

Senior Cadet Instructors course and Cadets Leadership Course over this period, gaining

very good grades. The battalion took part in the second Gold DofE planning weekend and

the UK football competition. The juniors, led by Cpl Brammer came 3rd in their group, the

seniors with SSgt Brammer and Cpl Asplin in their team were runners up only losing to

London ACF (who haven’t lost in 10 years). In April we took part in the spring adventure

training camp in the North Derbyshire, where the gold DofE group completed their practice

expedition and Sgt L Wiswould at long last completed her 3 star map and compass. Two

weeks later the detachment was back at Beckingham camp to carry out more cadet training,

and then the following weekend five of the cadets took part in the Battalion athletics. May

was a quiet month Sgt’s Trevor and Rachel Bridgwood did their Tug of War course and the

detachment took part in the open day at the castle for the Queens diamond jubilee. Sgt D

Brammer and Cpl Brammer went to London as they were given VIP tickets to watch the

concert. In June, twenty three cadets went on the field craft weekend, a very wet and

horrible weekend but the cadets stuck it out and came away with some very good results.

Five of the junior cadets took part in their practice bronze DofE expedition; it was quite a

shock to them! In July, Sgt’s Bridgwood and myself went to Cambridge to help out with

their open day, by taking down the 30ft climbing wall for them to use. The Gold DofE

expedition took part in the North Yorkshire moors, the cadets from Cherry were at the

forefront and completed the expedition all in one piece, they had covered 80kms in four

days carrying all their equipment. Our thanks go to Cllr Parrot who had given us £280

through a grant to buy some excellent rucksacks which made things that much easier. In

August eight cadets went on annual camp for a fortnight and had a great time doing a

number of activities they don’t normally get to do. In September six cadets took part in their

Cherry Willingham Detachment—1 Company

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Cherry Willingham

Football Club

Results have improved with a 2-2 draw at top club RM Imps and a 4-3

victory against second club Ivy Tavern which has moved us into the top half

of the league table

The Christmas break did us no good as we were beaten by bottom club

Fulbeck. This game brought our first red card of the season when we had to

play most of the game with 10 players and suffer a defeat we were not

expecting.

We still await a date to play our Village Trophy semi final game against

Metheringham. The Fixtures table was not available at the time of going to

Press.

The Annual Boxing Day charity game between the Oldies and the Young

‘Uns was an excellent very highly contested game with a good turn out of

both players and spectators. Again the Oldies triumphed 2-1 victory with

goals by Jim Taylor and Gary Jenkinson. The day ended with a get together

in the Cherry Tree where a raffle was run for the Sports Association for

which we thank those who donated Prizes. The players all made donations

which was for the Macmillan Appeal.

OLDIE`S TEAM

BACK ROW. L/R

Wayne Reed, Tony Plover, Carl Silson, Steve Newbury, Steve Mason,

Wayne Stubbs, Darren Wallhead, Jim Taylor, Rick Crossland,

Neil Robinson.

FRONT ROW. L/R

Mat Good, Dean Reed, Ian Newbury, Stuart Kennedy, Martin Brammer,

We welcome anyone who is interested in sponsoring a match ball

during the season. A match ball can be about £30.

Contact Eric Brocklesby : 01522 808176

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Cherry Willingham Gardening Club

Hello everyone,

With one month of the New Year already gone, we can now

look forward to more light, more warmth and, above all, more gardening.

But don't rush out to start planting and sowing outside, as the soil needs time

to warm, particularly after being sodden for so long.

To start off our Club season, our first guest speaker is Mr Harold Leach,

who will present a slide show entitled "Colour through the Year".

The meeting will be held, as usual, in the Church Hall on the High Street,

starting at 7.30pm.The date for your diary is Wednesday 27th February.

May I remind you about the forthcoming Village Fun Gala, which is

scheduled for 13th July, and will be held in the school on Hawthorn Road.

More information on this will appear in future editions if this newsletter.

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Knit and Natter Members of Knit and Natter would like to wish you all

A Very Happy and Peaceful New Year.

We are a group of knitters of different ages and abilities

who meet once a fortnight in the Millennium Hall High

Street. If you feel you would like to join us you would be

very welcome. If you can't knit and would like to learn we

will try to teach you. After all, none of us was born able to

knit and had to be taught. In my case, I was in my thirties and am still

learning new techniques.

February Meetings are on the 6th and 20th.

Bronze and Silver expedition in the Wolds, and like most of the weekends, this year it

rained, but, once again to their credit, they soldiered on and passed, well done. In

November the detachment took part in raising funds for the Royal British Legion through

selling poppies. A total of £726.00 raised. Fifteen took part in the Remembrance Day pa-

rade at the cathedral. December saw the Christmas camp take place with again nearly all

the cadets going. On the 6th December I had the greatest of pleasure of taking four Ex

Cadets along with their parents to St James Palace to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh

Awards, this was the first time ever four cadets from one detachment had ever gone

through the complete syllabus, and I was so proud to be there to see it. The names of the Ex

Cadets David Butcher, Jordan Merrett, Natasha Chambers and Kirsty Ware. The New

Year is up and running now and we have a number of activities already planned for the

Scrabble Club

Scrabble Club will restart at Grand Luce on Wednesday February 6th at 2pm

Church Social Events

Monday, 4 March – Afternoon Tea – Come and join us for afternoon tea

from 2 pm in the Church Hall. Book and craft stalls and raffle. Only £2.50

for drink and homemade cake.

Advance notice – Saturday, 23 March – Children’s Society Coffee

Morning from 10 am in the Church Hall. Children’s Society collection

boxes will be opened during the morning and there will be various stalls to

browse.

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CHERRY TREE COMMUNITY SYNDICATE

Well that s 2012 gone and now we’re busy planning for 2013’,

I can’t let the old year out without mentioning some of our more memorable moments 2012. The Lounge/Function room is used for all occasions throughout the year, birthdays, christenings etc. we even had our first Wedding Reception/Evening Do, in the lounge, a great day, in the Bar, there have been various ‘evenings’ where our village clubs etc. could raise funds for their year ahead. Thanks to all who attended our functions over the year, if you have an idea for an evening, give us a call and we’ll try and organise something for you.

The seniors ‘Bangers and Mash’, was also good fun over the Jubilee weekend.

We al l know what a washout the Summer was! Ending our Year… The Firework Spectacular was Spectacular again, Boxing Day saw another Fine victory for the ‘More Mature Players’ at The Laburrnum (playing field), and the Cherry Tree 10K, witnessed 2 firsts!. The fastest time….. 40minutes, well done Andy W, and the Youngest Ever participant, Stacey G, who completed the full distance with Granddad, and raised over £400 for ‘Help for Hero’s’ and ‘Alzheimer’s Society’, Well done you 2, and all who took part, and a big thank you to all who encouraged us on the way round.

Over the year the proceeds from the various fund raisers in the pub have enabled the Cherry Tree to give some financial support to the Football club and Cherry Willingham Junior school (our named charities) a big thanks to you all. We also got a ‘Bus Stop’, has anybody seen any passengers?

Our plans for 2013.—We have been asked to have a monthly CarBoot/Grott Auction, which will be every 2nd Saturday of the month, starting in March.

Friday lunchtime Specials to begin in February.

We hope to organise some activities over the Easter Weekend, ‘Egg Hunt for the Children’ and another ‘Bangers and Mash’ Day.. Watch This Space!

The Fishing Club and Golf Society are planning venues and dates for next season, and as usual we have darts, dominoes and pool teams in local leagues.

If you are interested in any of theses activities why not give us a call on 01522 754244 or pop in and see us. I would like to close with a big thank you to all who helped us this year and have a Happy 2013. Mark W

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short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their

wellbeing.

In everyday life we are all presented with problems and issues, and at

times are unable to deal with them ourselves or solely by the advice of

well-meaning friends or family. I offer a friendly, patient and open

approach to counselling, working at your own pace. I can help you

explore the issues and allow you to understand and come to terms with

them.

I’m Robbie Thain and I am a member of BACP British Association for

Counselling & Psychotherapy. For further information on counselling

sessions. E-mail me at [email protected] or phone

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Sunday Services

All these Services are family & youth friendly with a vibrant children’s programme Coffee served from 10:45.

3rd February 11am at Fiskerton Village Hall with KidZone

10th February 11am at Reepham & Cherry Willingham Village Hall with KidZone 17th February 11am FAMILY

SERVICE at Fiskerton Village Hall

24th February 11am at Reepham & Cherry Willingham Village Hall with KidZone

Connect groups for all ages, providing a social setting for you to

connect with people, understand the Bible and grow in faith.

Adults : Tues 8pm in Cherry Willingham Wed 8pmin Fiskerton

Youth Connect Thurs 3:30-4.40 in Cherry Willingham Youth Wing

Junior Connect fortnightly , Friday 4-5pm, Fiskerton

The Mix for all

year olds

Friday Nights –

1st February FUEL

8th February CLIMBING

WALL

More dates in March

Tel 876996 for details

There’s lots more activities going on too! To find out more, go to

www.thevinecommunitychurch.org.uk

Or Tel Rev. V. Podbury on 872011 (Church Office)

The Vine Community Church Reg Charity 1142056 is part of the

Ground Level Network of Churches

Church for Life

as it is today

In 2013, make a fresh

decision: Come and find

faith, friendship and fresh

meaning for your life

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The Church in Winter

01522 274003

07905 366278M

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Cherry Willingham Heritage Society

invites you to an OPEN EVENT at the Church Hall

at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 12 February 2013

Residents Researching & Recording Village History Topics that residents are working on include: Its geographical/geological

context, the significance of its parish boundaries, the people of the village

through the ages and key families in its history, places/buildings forming

a heritage trail, its prehistory, recorded memories of longer-term residents

of the village, war time matters and the history of farming and of

education.

Please come and join us and contribute to the practical task of

recording Cherry Willingham’s heritage and history

Contacting Us: E-mail [email protected] or phone 823857

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Cherry Willingham Badminton Club

We meet in the sports hall at Cherry Willingham Community School on

Tuesday evenings from 7.45 pm until 9.45 pm. For more information

Craft Club.

Held in Reepham Methodist Church schoolroom 2pm-4pm on

Friday February 1st .and 15th.

Come and join us we are a very friendly group learning

many different crafts,

Ring Val on 01522 752809 or Ann on 01522 800209 for more

information. The March meetings are on 1st, 15th

Ladies Tea Club Our November Trip to Wickstead Park was tremendous. Lunch was

provided, the afternoon show and coffee afterwards was the end of a

lovely day out. All thanks to Meg..

December was our annual lunch at the Cherry Tree which was excellent.

February meeting as normal. 18th Feb.

CHERRY WILLINGHAM LIBRARY

Opening Times

Monday 10-1 2-5

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 2-6

Friday Closed

Saturday 10-1

Sunday Closed

Our ever growing Story time and Nit and Natter

continues in the month of February, on a

Monday morning, please see our notice board

for future dates and more details.

All Libraries are getting a new Library

Management System and so you may notice

some disruption to the availability of services

during this time, but please bear with us, whilst

in the library. Many of you by now may have noticed that Rachel is no

longer a permanent fixture in the library, having moved onto other

things. I would like to thank her for all her hard work over the years and

wish her the best of luck in the future.

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Dear Friend,I would like to invite you to join YOUR localhospice lottery. All profits of your kindcontributions go directly to the hospice and

approximately £3miilion has been raisedthrough our lottery since forming 16 years ago.

By becoming a member you have the chanceto show your support to the hospice as well as

having the opportunity to win our rolloverprize of up to £7000 in our weekly draw.

You will be allocated your own personal lotterynumber once you join and will be part of the

draw within 2 weeks.

If you are interested in joining please contactLiam Rawlings or Kerry Flower in the lotteryoffice on 01522 546500 or email us at

[email protected]

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CHERRY WILLINGHAM BOWLS CLUB DRAW

The Playing Field, Laburnum Drive, Cherry Willingham (23/4—8/9)

For further information contact out Secretary Ken Shackleton Tel 01522

751132 or Brian Donnell Tel 01522 750794 Treasurer, or any club

member. Membership Fee £25 a year. We welcome anyone who likes the

competitive, social, and friendly atmosphere of outdoor bowls. We

invite old and new players, young and older people to join us for a game of

Cherry Willingham Bowls Club

Men2gether - The Local Men’s Breakfast When – Saturday 16th February 2013

Where – Rosie Lea Café,

The Parade, Cherry Willingham

Time – 8.30am for 8.45 start. Finish by 10 am.

Cost - £5.20, payable when you arrive.

All men are most welcome.

To book a place, or places, please email David Burrows

[email protected] Tel: 824936,

or John Pycock john.pycock@btopenworld by Wednesday 13th Feb 2013.

Numbers are limited so please book early to ensure a place.

The first draw of the year does not take place until end of the month, so first

winners will be sent for the March edition. Noel.

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FAIR TRADE COFFEE MORNING

A big thank you to everyone who came along on 12 January and brought

items for St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice charity shop which is opening in

Sleaford. Lisa from the Hospice was overwhelmed with the response and

also very grateful for the cheque for £512 (proceeds from the coffee

mornings for the last six months).

Our next coffee morning will be held on Saturday, 9 February from 10 am in

the Church Hall. We look forward to seeing you for a cup of coffee, home

-made cake and a friendly chat. You will also be able to browse our Fair

Trade stall.

Our charity until June is SmileTrain. which helps children with cleft lips

and palates around the world. Every child with a cleft can be helped with

surgery that costs as little as £150; since its founding in 1999, 750,000

children have received free cleft surgery. Thank you all for your support.

Reepham and Cherry Willingham Tennis Club

Our LTA coach is continuing to provide coaching for the children after a

successful summer programme. The sessions for junior members are

moving to Saturdays, starting on 15th September 3.30—4.30pm and will

run until further notice. Adult club nights are still Tuesdays and Thursdays

7pm, with some members meeting also on Monday mornings at 10am.

New members are always welcome of all abilities and our membership

fees must surely be among the cheapest in the county. The courts are

floodlit, so why not enjoy a sociable evening of tennis.

Contact Kerry Scott on 750060 or Alison Thompson-Moulding on 750649

Cherry Willingham Ladies Group

February 6th in the Church Hall at 7.30pm. Our welcome guests are a singing

group called ’Fusion’, there will also be a ‘Bring and Buy Sale’.

Our Annual Dinner is at the ‘Poachers’ Please ring Anita Callaway to confirm

your attendance. New members are always welcome.

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS

The Village Hall, is regularly used for ballroom dancing; bowls; line

dancing; yoga; mums & toddlers and other activities. It is also available for

private functions. To book , please phone Frank on : 07546 579 677.

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Hot Veg and Puddings,

Coffee and Mints

Soft Drinks available.

Bring your own Wine or Beer

Feb 17 th at 1pmFuture Bookings

17/ 3

Adults £11.50, Children £5.50

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A church on the move…..seeking to

be…..mobile…..growing…..open…..changing…..relevant

Our services start at 10:30am and are held in the

Main Hall at the Community School.

.Our preachers this month are:-

February 3rd Rev. Norman Walker

February 10th Rev Alan Swann

February 17th David Stubbs

February 24th Sue Warner

February 17th - 3.00pm-4.30pm at Fiskerton Village Hall: the

special monthly Prospects meeting for adults with learning

disabilities.

Every Tuesday, at 7.45pm: a group meets at 10 Bellwood

Grange, the home of the Stubbs family, to study the bible together.

This is a good place to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. All

are very welcome.

Last Friday evening in each month “Solo” group for ladies - a

mixture of crafts and social activities, also at 10 Bellwood Grange.

For more details please contact either:

Rev Alan Swann ‘phone 754618 or Dianne Stubbs ‘phone 752062.

What God can do for you will override anything that someone

else has done to you.

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SCOUTS & GUIDE’S PAPER COLLECTIONS: Sat 16th February

Please put out your newspapers by 7;30 am. (collected on the 3rd Saturday

in the month).

Our Scout and Guide groups have been very busy this term, fund raising and working on

Challenges and activity badges.

Our Autumn Fair raised £280.00, and we wish to thank everyone for their donations and all

those who attended to support us. During our Helping Hands project, our young people

raised £170.00 for school children in a remote village in Nepal.

We are all looking forward to our visit to the pantomime Dick Whittington at the Theatre

Royal in January.

There are currently 16 Scouts in the troop, 11 of whom are booked to attend POACHER

2013. This is an international Scout and Guide Jamboree held on Lincolnshire Showground

every 4 years. We welcome more than 8000 Scouts and Guides from home and abroad,

camp side by side, sharing activities.

Guides (18 girls) and Senior Section (3 girls) have started the year with a very packed

programme. They have been to London to see Shrek the Musical, to Sheffield shopping and

to see the guiding pop concert (they saw groups such as Scouting for Girls, Little Mix and

Lawson). Then at half term they went for a few days away at the Trusthorpe near Sutton on

Sea. They started fundraising in October towards new camping equipment with a Pampered

Chef evening which was well attended by friends and family. They are also planning to

attend POACHER 2013 next summer.

The Scouts and Guides will be fund raising for the food and costs for POACHER 2013 so

any donations would be very welcome!

The Cub pack is 21 strong and we have recently invested new members, some moving on

from Beavers and others who are new to Scouting. We are currently working on Christmas

projects.

Due to needing volunteers to help run the Brownies (40 in the pack), it was agreed that both

units would run at the same time so enabling all the girls to continue within Guiding. The

Brownies have had a few girls join them from Rainbows and have had some fun packed

activities during the meeting nights.

The Beaver Colony has 17 enrolled Beavers. We have had a term of making, doing and

having fun. Our District Sleepover at The Showroom in Lincoln was the highlight of the

term.

The Rainbow (18 girls) numbers have increased and they have had a very busy time at

meetings doing many activities towards completing one of their roundabout badges.

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FIT AS A FIDDLE Exercise Fun Group for the over 60’s - Ladies and Gents We meet in the Church Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 2pm We have a different activity each session- New Age Kurling / Soft Bowls/Movement to Music Come and Join us, £1 each session. Meet old friends, make new ones. For more information contact Age UK volunteers: Roy Percy: 750155 or Pat Sellwood: 754584

Our meeting on Wednesday 20th February at 7.30pm in the Church Hall is the Annual General Meeting and will be led by the Revd. Penny Green. Please attend and hear what we have done and what we plan for the future and have your say.

The Mothers Union were invited to Willow Court before Christmas to entertain residents with Christmas songs and carols. It was Gracie’s 90th birthday and Freda’s 89th birthday and what an uplifting afternoon it was. It was debateable who enjoyed it most, the residents or our members (including some friends too). The singing was a joy to hear and, of course, the afternoon ended with ’Happy Birthday’ plus tea and birthday cake.

The week of our meeting we are thinking about relationships. “Take time to reflect on the relationships which give joy and purpose to life. Pray for God’s blessing on those whom you love”.

Yet another reminder about St Benedict’s and find some rest and quietness to give you strength for more shopping etc. Look out for the board and enjoy the oasis of rest before you finish your shopping. We invite everyone to attend our meetings, Any queries about the Mothers Union contact: Anne Parker-(856588), or Ann Jones (751095) or any M.U. member.

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Cherry Willingham Twinning Association The Twinners had a stall at the Christmas Fair, serving mince pies and

mulled wine (kindly made by Kay Cutler) and giving out information on

our Association. Many members had made family arrangements for New

Years Eve so there were not enough of us for our usual ‘do’ in the Church

Hall; instead some ten of us went to Margaret Muir’s where we played a

board game new to most of us, ‘Where is Moldavia’ (and if you know

you’d have had a head start!). Playing this, together with drinks and

nibbles, kept us nicely occupied until the customary champagne and ‘Auld

Lang Syne’ at midnight. A low key but very enjoyable evening.

On January 12th we had our AGM when the present Chair, John Bucke,

stood down after his three years in office, to be replaced by former joint

Secretary Terry Hancock – John will now do the job of Secretary. The first

job of the new Committee will be to finalise plans for the visit of our

French friends from April 27th to May 1st; if you would like to be involved

in that visit and have a lot of fun, contact Terry on 753239 or John on

595173.

Week Date Winner No. Winner No.

18 30.11.12 Mrs L Longmate £10 242 M Kime £10 022

19 07.12.12 Mrs J Brown £10 007 A Cox £10 051

20 14.12.12 H Neal £100 045 Mrs A Bradley £10 117

CASH DRAW 24 WINNERS

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Forget-me-not Club news

Members of the Forget-me-Not Club enjoyed several meetings leading up

to the Christmas period. A trip to the "Poacher Inn" for a very good lunch,

a most interesting visit to the local primary school where a choir sang many

seasonal songs for us and several talented pupils performed solo items. We

all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and the tea, mince pies and biscuits

which followed the concert.

The meeting in the week before Christmas saw us partaking of more party

food as we enjoyed our own Christmas party and a couple of members

entertained us. The first meeting in the New Year we welcomed a local

Lincoln man as our speaker. A retired pharmacist who lives in Nth.

Hykeham, Mr Don Scollick. kept us highly amused as he related various

episodes in his long and interesting career. A very talented and entertaining

speaker we all really enjoyed his visit, and hoped he might come again.

Mrs. M. Coates gave the vote of thanks, refreshments were served, and the

usual raffle was held.

Ladies Breakfast Saturday 2nd.February, 8.45am at the Rosie Lea Cafe, The Parade, Cherry Willingham,

Ladies come and join us for a full English breakfast, cost £5.20p make new friends and meet with old ones, and listen to a Christian speaker,

Ring Ann on 01522 800209 before Jan. 30th to book a place. March breakfast is Saturday 2nd.

LUNCHEON CLUB

We have a very popular LUNCH CLUB serving

a very good Main meal and sweet with tea or coffee

for £3.50 each. ALL OVER 50’s WELCOME.

Please telephone Margaret Coates 754129 on the Tuesday before to secure

your place. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday in the Church Hall at 12 Noon.

Transport is available to help those who would like to come and find it

difficult to get to the Church Hall. To organise please call Margaret

Coates on 754129

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Limitless Patience Endless Energy

All the answers Perfectly behaved

children

Wanted The ‘Perfect Parent’ ...

... for our free parenting classes. Must have:

Not you?

It’s not us either. So come as you are and join us as we

encourage each other and learn from all our experiences.

Every Friday Jan. 9.30 am - 11.00 am (Coffee served from 9.15 am)

Millennium Hall,

Cherry Willingham

Children welcome

For more details call 01522 872011 or just turn up on the day.

Working in partnership with the National Parenting

Initiative

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Worried and don’t know who to call? Sometimes we don’t know who to call. While this list is not a complete list

of all help lines it is a signpost to some most used. We cannot guarantee

the response you’ll get but they will provide you with information and

advice that may help.

For information about Dementia and Alzheimer’s contact Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia Helpline 0845 300 0336

For information and advice about older person’s matters phone Age UK (formerly

Age Concern and Help the Aged) 0800 00 99 66

For information and advice about Cerebral Palsy speak to SCOPE 0808

800 33 33

For issues to do with Learning Disability get in touch with Mencap 0808 808

1111

If you have concerns about someone in hospital call The Patients Association

0845 608 4455

If you have mental health questions contact Mind Info Line 0845 766 0163

For access to 24 hour advice on Domestic Violence phone Women’s Aid 24 hour

Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or worried about a friend or

relative the UK Government Forced Marriage Unit can help them 0207 008

0151

For information and advice from trained parents about parenting call

Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222

Children who are troubled or worried can call ChildLine 0800 1111

For advice and guidance about child protection call NSPCC 0808 800

5000

To report a Crime dial 999

To talk to someone about abuse call your local council’s children, adult

social services

If you are concerned about a health matter call NHS direct 0845 4647

If you want to speak with the Diocese of Lincoln Safeguarding

Adviser call 01673 863280

This centre spread contains contact information that you may find helpful.

You may well want to pull it out and keep for future reference.

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SURGERY TIMES

Nettleham

Monday to Friday 8.30 am-11.30 am & 3.20 pm - 6.00 pm Thursday Eve-

ning 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 12 noon

Please note that the Thursday evening and Saturday morning appointments

can be booked ahead. There is no phone access to the surgery at these times

as our line goes straight through to the emergency out of hours service.

Cherry Willingham

Monday to Friday mornings 8.30 am -11.45 am & Monday afternoons 3.20

pm - 6.00 pm

APPOINTMENTS

All patients are seen by appointment. Please telephone Nettleham or

Cherry Willingham Surgery (01522)

751717

(8.30 am - 5.30pm)

All emergencies are seen the same day.

TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS

Now available by pre-bookable appointment

HOME VISITS

These are for people unable to get to the surgery for medical reasons (lack of

transport is not a valid reason for a home visit). If you need a non-urgent

visit please contact the surgery before 9.15 am.

Call 111 when it is less urgent than 999

What is 111? NHS 111 is a new telephone service being introduced to

help make it easier for you to access local health services. If you live in

Lincolnshire, you can now call 111 when you need help fast, but it isn't

a 999 emergency.

You can ring 111, 365 days a year, to reach a full range of local health

services, including out of hours doctors, community nurses, emergency

dental care and late opening chemists. Calls from landlines and mobile

phones are free -just like 999.

How does it work?

111 will get you through to a team of highly-trained advisers, who are

supported by experienced nurses. They will assess your symptoms and

guide you to the right local service.

Pharmacy Opening Times

Monday–Friday

8.45 to 1pm

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Wherever possible, the NHS 111 team will transfer you directly to the

people you need to speak to. If they think you need an ambulance, they will

send one immediately - just as if you had originally dialled 999.W

When do I use it? People should use the NHS 111 service if they need

help or advice urgently but it's not a life-threatening situation. You

should call 111 if:

• it's not a 999 emergency;

• you don't think it can wait for an appointment with your GP; or

• you don't know who to call for medical help.

For less urgent health needs, you should still contact your GP or dentist

in the usual way, and for immediate, life-threatening emergencies,

please continue to call 999.

Why should I use it? NHS 111 is a fast and convenient way to get the

right help -whatever your need, wherever you are, and whatever the

time. It can also help us to free up 999 and local A&E departments so

that they can focus on emergency cases.

What if I have already been given a number to call for a condition I

have? If you are already receiving healthcare and a health professional has

given you a specific telephone number to call when you are concerned about

your condition, please continue to use that number.

WHO TO CONTACT IN

AN EMERGENCY

AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE -

Ring 999 for emergencies

GAS - If you think you smell gas,

ring National Gas Emergency

Freephone 0800 111999

ELECTRICITY - East Midlands

Electricity - 24-hour helpline:

0800 0568 090

WATER - Anglian Water - 24-hour

helpline: 08457 145145

SAMARITANS -24 hours a day -

01522528282 0r 0845 7909090

USEFUL NUMBERS

NHS DIRECT (Nurse-led)

telephone

health advice and information

service from the NHS - Telephone

0845 4647

ST BARNABUS HOSPICE

Day Therapy (Hawthorne Road)

01522 518200

In Patients (Nettleham Road)

01522 518200

WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT

COUNCILLORS

ANNE WELBURN—01522 750068

[email protected]


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