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Lauren shows us Heaven - and it looks like Middle Rasen

Middle Rasen is situated in the district of West Lindsey in the county of Lincolnshire, about 16 miles north east of Lincoln in the lea of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Although the village is mainly contained to the north of the A631, sitting astride the river Rase, the Parish is much larger covering 3622 acres. The middle settlement between East Rasen, now known as Market Rasen, and West Rasen, it was the most important village of the three in the latter part of the Middle Ages. Indeed much of the northern area of Market Rasen town is in Middle Rasen Parish. ....... Continued >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

QUIZ NIGHT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPICE

St Andrew's Children's Hospice needs your support. The Market Rasen and District Friends of the Hospice invite you to a Quiz Evening in Middle Rasen Church Hall on Friday 3 rd September 7pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. Bring a team of four or come and make up a team on the night. Tickets cost £6 and include a Ploughman's supper and glass of wine. Available from Margaret Stamp (01673 842591) and Joyce Rhodes (01673 842877). Do come and support this very worthwhile charity. All are welcome at this fun evening.

MIDDLE RASEN CRICKET CLUB .

Following the success of the England team in the World T20 Competition Middle Rasen Cricket Club is holding its own fund raising T20 match on Sunday 8th August.

1619 miles from Middle Rasen to Inverness

HISTORIC RECORD OF A YEAR IN TIME Local filmmakers Angela and Les Mayne of L&A Video Services have provided the residents of Middle Rasen a wonderful opportunity for families to pass onto future generations a moving picture of what life was like in Middle Rasen in the year 2009. They have now completed their twelve-month filming project of ‘A Year in the Life of Middle Rasen' and have released it on DVD. It highlights community events such as the Sweet Pea Show, School Summer Fair, Horticultural Show, Tractor Runs, Duck Race, Community Talent Concert, the Bowls Club, Carol & Christingle Services. The professionally produced DVD lasts 119 minutes and is filmed in glorious colour. Why not get a copy of this unique record of life in a Lincolnshire village for your family, and their family, and their family's family! In years to come they will look back in fascination and with pride. Copies are now available from Crossroad Stores & Post Office in Middle Rasen or from L&A Video Services (01673 844538), priced just £10.

CLICK Find out about ‘A Year in the Life of Middle Rasen' a vidoe record requiring your participation.

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TODDLERS ..... If you have a toddler and want some company on Friday mornings then why not toddle along to the Toddler Group at Middle Rasen Church Hall. It runs from 9.30am till 11.30am and costs just £2 per session. There are plenty of toys for the children to play with and you get a chance for some more grown up chat. You will be most welcome. For more information contact Gail Lee (885812)

Middle Rasen Parish Council - Chair and Members

Chair of he Parish Council Elected ...... Mr Michael Stamp	Vice Chair Elected ......Mr David Pattison
Councillor Elected ...... Mr Peter Dawson.	CouncillorElected ...... Mrs Carole Sellars
Councillor Elected ......Mr John Padley	Councillor Elected ......Mrs Sue Smith
Councillor Mrs Margaret Stamp(co-opted)	CouncillorElected ......2007 Miss Cynthia Bunch
Councillor Mr Gordon Dixon (co-opted)	Clerk to the Parish Council Mrs Helen Pitman 31 Dovecot, Middle Rasen, LN8 3UD Tel: 01673 842744

The Council

WHAT EXACTLY DO PARISH COUNCILS DO FOR US?

There are over 8,700 parish and town councils representing around 16 million people across England and are the most local part of our democratic system. The only difference between a town and parish council is the size and name, and towns have their own mayor. Although they have the same powers and can provide the same services, parish councils don't usually have the same level of facilities to look after. The size of the council depends on the size of the village or 'ward'. Here in Middle Rasen there are nine voluntary representatives, known as Parish Councillors, who are elected every four years. Some go on serving for many years. The next election is in 2010, so if you are over 18, meet the criteria and you can find two people to nominate you, your name can be put forward.

Serving as a parish councillor is a responsible position, as the parish council has a responsibility for the well being of the local community it serves. Their remit has three main strands - representing the local community, delivering services to meet local needs, and striving to improve the quality of life in the parish. As such they are allocated a certain amount of money from council tax revenues to improve services and facilities in the following areas: burial grounds, bus shelters, open spaces, village green, cutting the grass on the playing field, and planning.

With regard to planning, the council is consulted by West Lindsey District Council on all applications, but the final decision rests with the planning department and Planning Committee at WLDC. The council also acts as a representative voice for the community, communicating with councillors and officers at district and county level. All this makes for quite a few hours spent in meetings, discussing and deciding which activities to support, where money should be spent, what services should be delivered, and what policies should be implemented. They also liaise with the local Police over crime reduction measures.

Parish councils do a vital job and deserve our thanks for the improvements they try and bring to our communities. So thank you all for your time and effort on our behalf.

For more info contact Helen Pitman (842744) the clerk to Middle Rasen parish council.