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View from the Hill Thorpe on the Hill News
Issue No 107— October / November 2017 Bimonthly Editorial
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To place an article in the newsletter please contact: David Collingwood on 01522 688983 or email [email protected]
To advertise in the newsletter, or if you have a distribution query, please contact: Chris Abrahams on 01522 698208 or email [email protected]
This Parish Newsletter is sponsored by the Parish Council.
Congratulations to Ron and Beth Bradford who celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary a few weeks ago. Beth arrived in the village in 1953 and Ron and Beth moved into their present home
in August 1955; that’s right, 62 years ago!
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Editorial…...
You will have seen from the front cover that Ron and Beth celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary a few weeks ago. Another anniversary to celebrate was 50 years of the Bowls Club which started in 1967 when a club room and green was provided adjacent to The Oliver Roper Centre. The first name on the honours board appropriately enough is, yes you’ve guessed it, Ron Bradford. Ron and Les Taylor were the first winners of the doubles in 1969.
The history of The Oliver Roper Centre is interesting. The Village Committee of St. Margaret's Farm development was formed in 1963 when Londoner Oliver Roper, who had relatives in Thorpe on the Hill, made over the farm for the use and amenity of the people of Thorpe. A charity status such as this can be a valuable asset.
An enthusiastic committee of villagers was organised to manage it and their efforts and fund raising led to the construction of the bowls green, tennis courts, slides, swings and centre. We have a lot to thank them for. Ernest Rowland, Beth’s Dad, was chairman for many of the early years. September 29th 1988 however saw a meeting of the committee report that a large sum of money was needed for playground refurbishment and safety and the Parish Council subsequently took over the running of the Oliver Roper Charity amenities.
The safeguarding of these amenities is now solely in the hands of the Parish Council as the Charity Commission website currently indicates that The Oliver Roper Recreation was registered as a charity on 13th July 1966 but removed from the register on the 11th April 2017. From the August Parish Council minutes we see that the Oliver Roper Charity has been dissolved and the land registered on the Land Registry with the Parish Council as Trustees.
Well Christmas will soon be upon us and the next newsletter will be with you at the beginning of December. We will need to have any articles, correspondence and advertising copy in by Friday 17th November to accommodate printing arrangements. Thanks.
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Village Clubs and Groups
THREDS Thorpe on the Hill Residents Association
Book Club: Bridge Club: Craft Club: Days Out: Film Nights: Walks, Talks and Social Nights
All Village Residents are Welcome. Please register your email address with Jane Taylor,
[email protected] to receive regular news.
BOWLS CLUB Lawn Bowls from April to September
The Club welcomes new members. For further information please
contact David Cuthbert on 695945.
27th LINCOLN SCOUT GROUP Meets in the Oliver Roper Centre
The age group is 6-14 years. Please contact Fran Firth on 686616, 07952 480708 or by email
TOTH PLAYGROUP Established over 40 years ago
Situated in a purpose built classroom in the grounds of St Michael’s Primary School. This gives the playgroup
a very strong link with the school. For more details Please contact Jayne O’Keefe on 07949 371609
or email [email protected]
Railway Inn Pool and Darts Teams. Players required.
Contact Carly & Michael Bray Tel: 681499
Thorpe Park Golf Golf Club Membership / Driving Range
Lincoln Golf Centre Tel: 686340
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Contact Details and Dates for Your Diary
The next THREDS Event is a FILM NIGHT. This is scheduled for Friday 10th November, starting at 7.30pm.
£2 to cover the room hire, bring your own drink and snacks For details and to give an indication of numbers please contact:
Jane Taylor: [email protected]
The BOOK CLUB meet regularly at each others homes. For further details please contact:
Jane Taylor: [email protected]
The BRIDGE CLUB meet every Wednesday in the ORC at 7pm Unless a Parish Council Meeting is taking place.
For further details please contact: Dave or Sally Williams on 693128
The CRAFT CLUB meet monthly in the ORC at 7pm Forthcoming dates are: Mon 23rd Oct and Mon 20th Nov
For further details please contact: Julie Murray on 07990 748993
The COMMUNITY CAFÉ raises money for charity in the ORC Forthcoming Friday dates will be advertised
For further details please contact: Ron Bradford on 685412
The WALKING GROUP meet regularly for a walk and lunch. The next walk is scheduled for Thurs 2nd Nov
For further details please contact: Tony Magri on 680023
The CHURCH is an important part of our village community Please see full details of services and other activities on Page 6
For further details please contact Beth Bradford on 685412
OVER THE HILL will help you to raise money for your charity. The band is now in its 2nd year. A group of village retirees having a
good time and fundraising for charity; in excess of £6000 so far. For further details please contact: Dave Collingwood on 688983
If you have a group you wish to add to these contact pages just drop an email to: [email protected]
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St. Michael and All Angels
Forthcoming Church Dates
NOTICES
November
October
Sun 1st Sun 8th Tue 10th Sun 15th Wed 18th Sun 22nd Sun 22nd Thu 26th
Holy Communion. 9.15am. Methodist Service at 9.15am. Afternoon Tea at Old Rectory; 2-4pm. Please join us. Church Service at 9.15am Holy Communion and Prayers for Healing at 6.30pm Church Service at 9.15am Evensong at 6.30pm Lunch at Pennells. 12.30pm
Sun 5th Fri 10th Sun 12th Tue 14th Sun 19th Fri 24th Sun 26th Sun 26th Thu 30th
Holy Communion. 9.15am. School Remembrance Service. War Memorial. 10.50am Remembrance Service. War Memorial. 10.50am Afternoon Tea at Old Rectory; 2-4pm.Please join us. Church Service at 9.15am Concert in Church. All proceeds to Church Funds. Church Service at 9.15am Evensong at 6.30pm. Lunch at Pennells. 12.30pm
Our Church Wardens are: Martin Latham on 682358: Bob Sheldon on 685810
Beth Bradford on 685412
We are now pleased to say that all administration for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals is being dealt with at North Hykeham.
Please contact: Sally Long, Parish Office
North Hykeham, Lincoln. LN69AB Tel: 883100
The Revd Canon Andrew Vaughan. Andrew can be contacted on 687242
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The Revd Andrew Vaughan writes…..
A Service to Remember Departed Loved Ones
As I write this it is early September, but with preparing to move house and deadlines for print for our newsletters I thought it best to be on the good side of the editors, who do such an important job in ensuring information is gathered and communicated.
November is a month of Remembrance and each of the villages in the Group of Churches will be busy preparing for the solemn acts of remembrance around Armistice Day, details of which will be found elsewhere in this publication. Perhaps with so much news coverage of armed aggression Remembrance this year is very poignant and a challenge to seek peace and not destruction. Recognising that if that process fails we owe so much to those who have given and offer to give of themselves, to protect the vulnerable and challenge aggression.
As well as Remembrance Sunday, 2nd November offers us the opportunity to remember our own loved ones who have passed away. The traditional name for this day is All Souls. The group of Parishes will be holding a service of Remembrance for departed loved ones at All Saints Church Swinderby at 7.30pm on the 2nd of November. We will be inviting people to light a candle in memory of their loved ones who have died and to have their names read out in the prayers. Over the course of the next few weeks we are hoping to get letters out to those who have had funerals with our churches over the past 3 years, however, as with all admin systems, our lists may be incomplete. People may have moved, and others moved into the area. This service is open to anyone who has lost a loved one and would like to take half an hour to remember them, so please feel free to join us, light a candle in their memory and add their name to the list to be read out. To re-iterate the service is at All Saints Church Swinderby at 7.30pm on 2nd November 2017. I hope this service can be a rich opportunity for all who attend. As ever
Andrew Vaughan
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St Michael’s Church of England Primary School
The summer has been and gone and we are back busy as ever. This week we have launched our Be the Best We Can Be project with the help of an Olympian, Brendan Reilly. This is a motivational project which allows children to dream big and believe in themselves. Lindums’ have helped us fund this project.
Brendan Reilly showing us how high he jumped and helping us to aim high!
We have been celebrating our end of year achievements. Our Year 1 children achieved 100% in the Phonics Test and our KS2 children achieved well above the National and Lincolnshire results in their SATs. We are very proud of all of the children who had to take tests last term.
We also welcome our new children this week in the Reception class as well as throughout school. Each one of our classes is named after an author this year. We have; Reception-The Jeffers: Year 1-The Butterworths: Year 2-The Dahls: Year 3/4 -The Pichons: Year 4/5-The Rosens: Year 5/6-The Landys
Our new Reception children have been enjoying the outdoor areas as well as the classroom and getting to know one another. This term we will be holding our Harvest
Festival, celebrating Lincolnshire Day and
having a Maths week.
If you would like to come and see us in action then please make an
appointment at the office. This term is also the term we welcome lots
of prospective new families for next year!
Come and see what you think of our lovely school!
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Thorpe’s Trees.
Thorpe on the Hill is not blessed with a wide variety of trees. There are a number of interesting species however and a short series of articles will look at some of them. First off then, the Walnut (Juglans regia). As far as I know, there are just three Walnut trees in TOTH – there may be more? Two are on the triangular green, near the Oliver Roper Centre and the other is at the junction of Main Street and Semper’s Close.
A native of Asia Minor, the Walnut was brought to Britain by the Romans. It was used as a food and a source of cooking oil. In Medieval times, the Doctrine of Signatures said that preparations made from plants that looked like parts of the human body could be used effectively in treating ailments of those parts! The peeled nut therefore, looking like the brain, was used to treat mental disorders!
The Walnuts on our village trees will soon be ripe. They are delicious when peeled and fresh, as opposed to the dried Walnuts from the Supermarkets. However, be warned! The skins stain badly. Next time, the Tree of Heaven! Do you know the whereabouts of our single specimen?
Lawrie Poole
Walnut is used in furniture manufacture, and the nut oil in making soap. The photos show the tree in Semper’s Close; the light grey, deeply fissured trunk; leaves with their leaflets and growing fruit; and an opened, unripe nut.
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Meet at the Oliver Roper Centre
Thorpe has a Beaver Colony, Scout Troup & Cub Pack.
Open to Boys & Girls 6yrs-14yrs
For more details please contact
Fran Firth 01522 686616 or
07952 480708
27th Lincoln Scout Group
Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup
Contacts: Jayne O’Keefe
Leader Nicky Wilmer-Richards
Deputy/SENCO
Kirsty Summers Committee Chairperson
Tel: 07949 371609
Email: [email protected]
For more information
please visit our website:
www.thorpeonthehillplaygroup.co.uk
Useful Telephone No’s
Crossroads Practice 01522 682848
Richmond Medical Centre 01522 500240
Newark Rd Surgery 01522 537944
Bassingham Surgery 01522 788250
Bassingham Pharmacy 01522 789307
NHS Dental Helpline 01522 515386
Lincoln County Hospital 01522 512512
NSPCC Helpline 0800 800 5000
NKDC Environmental Health
01522 699699
Mobile Library
Next Visits: Thurs 5th Oct Thurs 2nd Nov
10.30 to 11am outside Ron & Beth’s
(16 Lincoln Lane)
Books can be ordered on the Library Van if not available. Please support the library, we do not want to lose this
excellent facility!!
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Crackin’ Christmas Celebration
at the Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park.
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November
Plans are now well underway for the 6th annual Crackin’ Christmas
Celebration. Last year’s Christmas Market saw over 1,000 visitors with a
variety of stalls for the public to see including arts & crafts, live
entertainment, seasonal treats plus many others!
Now spread over an entire weekend, event organisers are pleased to be
once again working with the Country Crafts Association, an organisation
dedicated to promoting the skills and excellence of local artists and
crafters. A superb chance to find great gifts for all the family!
Whisby Nature Park is managed by The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
The lakes at Whisby Nature Park are surrounded by grassland, marsh, scrub and willow carr. Elements of the original landscape before quarrying also remain, with fragments of heathland, old hedgerows and a small oak woodland. In spring and summer, flocks of tits and finches are joined by warblers. The lakes attract feeding sand martins and swallows, and terns nest on the islands. Chiffchaffs, reed and sedge warblers can be heard. Whisby Nature Park has also become famous for nightingales. Autumn brings the first sight of winter birds such as goldcrests, redpolls and grey wagtails. In winter, the water levels are at their highest and wildfowl are numerous. You can also encourage wildlife into your own garden. Hedgehogs, sparrows and song thrushes are all declining species in the UK but if we manage our gardens and community green spaces sympathetically for wildlife, these and many more will feel the benefits. With an estimated 16 million gardens in the UK, the way they are cared for can make a big difference to the natural world. Whilst individual gardens might be small, together they form a patchwork that links green spaces in towns and villages to the wider countryside and nature reserves. Together, our gardens are a vast living landscape. Wildlife gardening is about making a haven for you, as well as for wildlife. By gardening with wildlife in mind, you'll be rewarded with a natural outdoor space, where you can observe the animals and plants that make
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OLIVER ROPER RECREATION TENNIS COURT
Keys are available from;
Cllr Steve North, 38 Lincoln Lane 01522 690714
Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council
Parish Council Members
Cllr Williams (Chair) Cllr Martin Cllr Sheldon Cllr Scott Cllr Andrews Cllr North
Clerk: Janet Guest. - email: [email protected]
Officers, Committees and Representatives
Planning Sup Committee: Cllrs North, Martin, Andrews Whisby Quarry Liaison: Cllrs Andrews, Martin. Whisby Nature Park Steering Board: Cllr Sheldon Police Community Panel: Cllr Andrews Neighbourhood Plan Group: Cllr Andrews, Clerk. Finance: Cllr Martin Allotments: Cllr Williams
Parish Council Meetings Parish Council Meetings are usually held at the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room commencing at 7pm. The dates are advertised on the notice board and Facebook and by way of the Parish email circulation list. If you are not on the list please email the Parish Clerk and request to be added. You can ask for it to be removed at any time. The local police, District and county councillors are invited to attend. The agenda and minutes of the current meeting can be accessed via this website: http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ThorpeonTheHill/
OLIVER ROPER CENTRE To book the Centre please contact the Caretaker
Pete Harding on 07818 134153 or email [email protected]
Booking Rates: Village Groups-£7 per hour.
Village Residents-£9 per hour. All Others-£12 per hour.
Please Note: There is a £5 surcharge for bookings after 10pm.
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REMEMBRANCE SERVICES Remembrance Services are held each year at the War Memorial, near to The Oliver Roper Centre.
Fri 10th Nov. 10.50am. School Remembrance Service.
Sun 12th Nov. 10.50am. Remembrance Service.
Our Church is in need of some help
Fundraising concert with
OVER THE HILL & FRIENDS FRIDAY 24th NOVEMBER 7pm
In CHURCH
Wine and Light Refreshments included.
Tickets are £5 All proceeds to Church Funds
Tickets from: Ron Bradford Tel 685412
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Walking Group
To Skell and Back
Wednesday 30th August
We made our second visit to Skellingthorpe Old Wood hoping to find better weather conditions than we did in January when the temperature was so low that we had to keep moving to stay warm. Things looked promising when Lincolnshire achieved the record for its all time Late Bank Holiday high on Monday the 28th but, in just 48 hours, the temperature fell by at least 14 C. To make matters worse, it rained for the second walk in a row.
Did it put us off? Absolutely not, as you can see from the photograph. Although this was taken at the end of the walk when thoughts had moved on to the always excellent lunch at the Railway! The final 2 walks of the year will be on the morning of Thursday 2nd November and Thursday 21st December for the Night Hike. Come and join us!
My apologies to Ron South (back row, dark glasses) for not realising that he was our first octogenarian. (See the Walking Group entry in the last issue). Tony and Caroline
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Saturday & Sunday 10am until 4pm Closed during January
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SING, DANCE, ACT
Come and join in the fun! Ages 3-15. Saturdays 10-12.30pm
at Swinderby Village Hall Musical Theatre classes taught by
friendly qualified teachers.
BALLET TAP JAZZ Classes on Tuesdays from 4pm
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 7.30am to 6.30pm Wednesday - 7.30am to 1pm
Saturday - 7.30am to 1pm Sunday - Closed
Post Office Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9am to 5.30pm
Wednesday - 9am to 1pm Saturday - 9am to 12.30pm
We are agents for Balderton Dry Cleaners Drop off and collect Tuesdays and Thursdays
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORE & POST OFFICE (Local shopping = less fuel)
Tel: 01522 868212
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Spires & Steeples Challenge 2017
Sunday 15th October ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!
26 miles from Lincoln to Sleaford 13 miles from Metheringham to Sleaford
Run or Walk
The Spires & Steeples Challenge is a successful charity run or walk following the public footpaths and bridleways along the Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail. This multi-terrain course showcases the stunning scenery, artworks and church architecture across the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.
Contact us for more information: Tel: 01522 694353 or email: [email protected]
10 YEARS CELEBRATING Join in with the celebrations...
With four options available we have something for everyone to get involved in. If walking or running isn’t for you, why not join our keen and motivated team of volunteers to help marshal on the day! How much does it cost to take part? 26 Mile Walk & Run: £18 (Entry on the Day: £21) 13 Mile Walk & Run: £15 (Entry on the Day: £18) All finishers of the challenge will receive a medal and certificate to mark their achievement. To help you plan your day, we offer a transport service from Sleaford on the morning of the event to the start locations in Lincoln and Metheringham for only £5 per person (to be booked on entry). With five checkpoints/refreshment stations along the way and first aid cover through St John Ambulance, you will be in good hands!
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Bridge on the Hill For further information please contact:
Dave or Sally Williams on 693128
Bridge on the Hill is a relaxed social Bridge Group. When we started 2 years ago our aim was and still is, to introduce new players to the game as well as provide a local venue for both
established players and returnees. We meet on:
Wednesday Evenings at 7pm In the Oliver Roper Centre
Do you enjoy playing card games? Would you like to try something new?
Why not come along and see what its all about!
We will be starting a new introductory course for beginners on October 11th.
We look forward to seeing you there or please give us a ring if you want further information
Thorpe Craft and Natter
Your local evening Craft club is a wonderful place to spend some time, have a Natter and while you are there relax and click, hook or stitch!
Our members are friendly and helpful so if you have ever wanted to learn to knit, crochet or sew it's the place to come to… there's bound to be someone who can help. Or maybe you want to share your hobby and teach others a new craft? We are all willing to learn new things and would give you a warm welcome! So why don't you join us at one of our meetings? There’s nothing to lose, you could make new friends and learn a new craft ! The club meets in the Oliver Roper Centre between 7pm & 9pm.
The next meetings are on October 23rd and November 20th. All you need is a portable hobby/craft, a smile and £3.00
subscription to cover the cost - but the first meeting is free. Look forward to seeing you,
Julie
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Bus Time Table Monday to Saturday
(Service 48)
Thorpe on the Hill to Lincoln: Top of Little Thorpe Lane
7.50am 10.15am 12.15pm 2.15pm 4.32pm 6.35pm
Lincoln to Thorpe on the Hill Lincoln Bus Station
6.40am 9am 11am 1pm
3pm 5.20pm
(Service 49)
Lincoln to Bassingham 6pm from Lincoln Bus Station
Arrives TOTH 6.30pm
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VILLAGE BOWLS
As the days begin to shorten the 2017 outdoor bowls season has drawn to a close for another year. The weather has played its part during the season with a few matches having to be re-arranged. However this did not dampen the spirits of the hardy bowlers of Thorpe on the Hill, who, come rain or shine, were ready to tread the turf for a few hours of social pleasure. Fortunes this year have been somewhat mixed. The club had some good form in cup matches, successful to one semi-final and final, that being the The Hospital Plate, a local derby played against Eagle at Eastgate. Unfortunately Eagle got the better of Thorpe in the latter stages of the match, but it was well fought to the end. In the 3 leagues, we contested i.e. Cliff, Lincoln & District and Lincoln City, the year brought us mixed fortunes. Initially we made a good start, standing in the top three of each league but by mid-July we had lost some ground and dropped to 7
th in the Cliff league. With continued good form though we
maintained 2nd
and 3rd
positions in the Lincoln & District and Lincoln City leagues. The season finished at the end of August with final positions of 8
th,
6th and 4
th. Not as good as was hoped but still a decent achievement for a
small club with only 18 members. Mentioning membership leads me onto recruitment....it is hoped that some of you who read this may wish to join us in 2018 when the season begins in late April. It is a sorry thing to say but many bowls clubs struggle to maintain a healthy number of players. It would be a very sad day if ever the Bowls club at Thorpe were to close due to lack of interest. At present only half the members who play come from the village. Currently competition play takes place on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Of course you don’t have to commit to every game, just list your available dates. The green is available for social bowling during the day. The costs are minimum once you have purchased the required set of bowls and clothing…. eBay is always a good source. Any club member would also be more than happy to offer advice of any aspect of bowls including free coaching should that be required. Costs? Well at the beginning of the season we ask for a £20 club fee from all members and then participants in the league competitions pay a small match fee of £2 for home and £1 for away matches. This is to cover costs to maintain the green, equipment and other items as required. So, if you are young, middle-aged or a recycled youth, male or female, then there are many reasons why bowling could be the sport for you, whatever your age and whatever level of fitness. Come and join the village bowls club!
Best Wishes Mark East
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THORPE ON THE HILL BOWLS CLUB
Require new players for 2018.
For more information Please contact David Cuthbert
Tel: 695945
You may have noticed that some Waste Bins have a speed sticker on the side. If you are interested in having one on your bin please contact the Parish Clerk with your name and address or call into the office at the ORC on a Friday.
Parish Clerk Janet Guest [email protected]
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Are you fed up with slow broadband ? Here’s an option to improve your broadband speed…
Having become frustrated with a very slow broadband connection for a long time I became aware of the Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme which has been developed by the UK government to provide subsidised broadband instillation to homes and businesses that are unable to access a broadband speed of at least 2Mb per second and who will not benefit from the superfast broadband roll out.
You may be eligible for the scheme if…. 1. You are unable currently to access a broadband download speed of at least 2MB per second. 2. There are no alternative affordable broadband services available to you, which would provide a download speed of at least 2Mb per second. 3. There are no plans to provide superfast broadband to your location within 12 months of your application.
The scheme offers a subsidy of up to £350 towards the installation and commissioning of a basic broadband service from a registered supplier of an alternative form of broadband such as satellite, fixed wireless or 4G mobile. It is a requirement that you enter into a contract for a minimum of 12 months with one of the suppliers registered under the scheme. You can check whether you meet the qualifying criteria on-line using the links detailed below.
I opted for a fixed wireless broadband supplier (Notspot) who installed a small antennae on the side of the house that looks rather like a Pringles tube together with a new router a few months ago and my broadband speed is now consistently around 15Mb per second from a previous rate of around 0.5Mb per second. It is now possible to watch downloads without constant freezing and the improvement in speed of accessing websites has been dramatic. Further details of the scheme are available on www.onlincolnshire.org/subsidyscheme You can check your broadband speed at www.dslchecker.bt.com and you can check whether superfast broadband is available at your address using the BDUK superfast broadband checker at http://gosuperfastchecker.culture.gov.uk/.
If you want to take advantage of the scheme you will need to move fast as it is ending at the end of this year. Martin Latham
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Would you like to support Marie Curie, then why not attend
The Marie Curie
Christmas Bazaar Your Christmas Shopping all wrapped up!
The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa
Wednesday November 15th, 2017 10.30am - 6pm
Thursday November 16th, 2017 9.30am - 5pm
Stall include: Plants and Paintings Delicious Chocolates
Ceramic and Glassware Exclusive Jewellery
Christmas Decorations Gardening and Homeware
Marie Curie Christmas Cards Unique Childrens Toys
Party Shoes and Handbags Beauty and Pampering
Designer Clothing Books and Stationary
Christmas Cakes and Cup Cakes Festive Food and Wine
Pottery Selection of Cheeses
Kitchen Products Mens Leather Accessories
Tickets £4 on the door includes tea or coffee NOW INCLUDES MANY NEW STALLS
For more information please contact the Lincolnshire Fundraising Office on
01332 204221 Or email
[email protected] www.mariecurie.org.uk
The Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN106QG
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Guy Lower
07966 436944 or 01522 868072 3 Church Close, Eagle,Lincoln LN6 9DJ email: [email protected] Website: www.eagleelectrical.co.uk
EAGLE ELECTRICAL Commercial and Domestic Installations
No job too small !
A Date for your Diary
VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARTY Organised by THREDS
Saturday 9th December 7.30 - 11.30pm
Music and Mirth ** Quiz ** Raffle
Bring food for the Buffet Table and your own drink. Prize donations for the raffle gratefully received.
Free Entry Limited to 45 tickets due to H&S restrictions.
Tickets from Ron Bradford Tel: 685412
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Upshalls Charity - Thorpe on the Hill Upshalls Christmas Lunch Friday 15
th December 2017 (12 noon for 12.30 pm)
at The Gardeners Restaurant, Pennells Garden Centre
Any resident of Thorpe on the Hill who receives the State Pension (ie. Women 60 years,
Men 65) will be very welcome to come and enjoy a 2-course meal with coffee & mince pies
and have some Christmas fun! If you wish to join us, please complete the form below and
post it through Parish Office door at the Oliver Roper Parish Meeting Room or give to any
Parish Councillor - BY Monday 4th December 2017 AT THE VERY LATEST PLEASE.
Menu
Main Course (all served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes)
CT Hand-carved turkey breast served with stuffing, cranberry sauce and pigs in blankets
Or
BT Braised topside of beef & Yorkshire pudding in a red wine gravy Or
PS Poached Salmon fillet in a creamy horseradish Sauce (GF) Or
CL Cheesy leek & potato vegetable suet pudding (V)
Dessert
CP Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce (V) Or
AC Apple & salted caramel crumble with vanilla ice cream (V) (GF) Or
WF Winter fruits Eton Mess (V) (GF) Or
CO Chocolate orange cheese cake (V) Or
LP Lincolnshire Plum bread & Poacher cheese (V)
Followed by Tea or Coffee and a Mince Pie
Crackers on the Tables
V = Vegetarian GF = Gluten Free
Please let us know if you have any problem with transport and we will do our best to help. If you have any queries or
want further information please contact Councillor Caterina Scott on Lincoln 695913 or 07789860064 – Thank you!
......................................................................please detach and return by 4th December......................................................................
Upshalls Charity - Christmas Lunch Friday 15th December 2017
Address: .................................................................................................................... ............................................................................
Tel. No. : .................................................. (Please make Menu choice from above)
Main Course Dessert
Name 1: ......................................................................... .................... ....................
Name2: .......................................................................... .................... .....................
Could you provide transport to someone who might need it? Yes/No
Do you need transport in order to attend the dinner? Yes/No
Please detach, complete this form and post it through the Parish Office door at the Oliver Roper Centre
Parish Meeting Room or give to any Parish Councillor –
BY Monday 4th
DECEMBER 2017 AT THE VERY LATEST PLEASE.
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