Faldingworth Parish News ~ Barkwith
Below is Lu Lakama's Toft Newton Parish News
Well here we are in 2012 with lots and lots of exciting things up and coming over the year. New Year's Eve was hailed a success up at the club with a good time had by all. The Club would specially like to pass on great thanks to all those who helped out over the Christmas period. Thank You!!!
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
As we head on towards spring time, we were thinking how pleasant it would be to have any old photograph's of our little patch! Just a bit of fun but if you have any pictures or information, please do send a copy in! Send to: lakama@rock.com so we can compile something great!
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
The Children's Link Parent and Toddler Group has recommenced, taking place every Tuesday from 1.00 pm till 2.30 pm at the club house.
ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR
Valentine's Night Celebrations are being held on February 10 th an extra special excuse for a smooch! So come along for a romantic evening.
GEMMA'S MEMORIAL FUND
A Race Night is being planned for the 18th February from 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm in aid of Gemma's Memorial Fund. All welcome, please come along to what promises to be a very enjoyable evening.
BINGO'S BACK
Family Bingo is kicking off again on the 28 th with eyes down at 6.30 pm.
NEWTOFT GUITARISTS PLAYING AT CURATE'S FAREWELL PARTY
To celebrate Chris and Julia's time here with us a farewell party has been organised at Middle Rasen Village Hall on Saturday, 3 rd March at 7.00pm . The evening will include a Bring and Share meal, with entertainment from the ‘Guitar Group' at Newtoft, of which Chris has been a member all the time that he has been with us. Everyone is invited so please join us if you can.
Just a little reminder that our local guitar group is open to all levels of skill and meets throughout the year at the Club house. For more information and details of the next meeting, call Doug Orr on 01673 843952.
BLUSHING WITH PINK PRIDE! A fantastic success was the outcome of Newtofts ‘Pink Night' recently in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. The event was organized by Joanne Bunn which was not only a super night for the Social Club but also raised £200 for the cause! Many thanks to Joanne for taking the time to organize the night and the raffle prizes – brill!
Keeping The ‘Spirit' Of Our Community!
What separates a group of people from a ‘community' is nothing more than the attitudes of people who make it up. This is never more important than during these cold months and although it can be difficult to think of others with the wind howling and temperatures plummeting there are still a few little things we can all do to help. Elderly residents may feel isolated and unable to get out, so popping round to see if any shopping is needed or a frozen drain unblocked can be a real life line. Animal bottles will freeze in sub zero temperatures so remember to check that pets have adequate food, water and bedding. Allow extra time for journeys and remember to take extra care on frozen paths and driveways - Rock Salt is readily available from DIY stores. Although it's easy to feel down over the winter, try to remember that even trees and flowers need to sleep and spring will soon return to us!
Lu Lakama
Volunteering for LIVES
Kevin Troop and his daughter Jodie have both recently qualified as Lives First Responders. They are both now trained to deliver early Basic Life Support and Defibrillation. Kevin says that they need to promote as much awareness of Lives as they need to raised funds to enable groups to keep going. As well as the need to raise funds volunteers are needed in Faldingworth and Toft Newton to train as first responders. For more information please contact Kevin on 01507313349 or 07703330106
Newtoft Pups v Boston All Saints
We now have 2 FA qualified refs as well as an FA qualified child protection officer. The Pups did a sponsored walk in the holidays to raise money towards waterproof training jackets. Any donations to help the team get going would be gratefully accepted, please contact Lisa as above. The Pups have home games on Oct 3rd, 17th and 31st and all are 10.45am kick offs. Come on you Pups!
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Faldingworth W I held an open meeting in April and invited Flight Lieutenant Mike Chatterton to give a talk about The Lancaster Bomber. Guests and members were invited to dress appropriately, in 1940s style, although this was not compulsory, but as you can see from the photo dressing up was a must for some! Mike told the group that this father was also a pilot, serving in the Second World War flying Lancaster Bombers. Mike also had links with the W I as his mother, Jean, was a member of the W I and served as Federation Chairman in our area. Mike has served in the Falklands War, Afghanistan and more recently in Libya with 51 Squadron flying Nimrods. During his talk and slide show Mike talked about flying the ‘City of Lincoln ' Lancaster from 1989 – 1997 and that he does trips on ‘Just Jane' Lancaster at East Kirkby . Mike has also been involved in fly pasts for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and on VJ day flew over Buckingham Palace and dropped 1 million poppies down on the Mall. Everyone had a magnificent evening that was finished off with a lovely supper and a chance to chat with Mike. Christine Waite , Faldingworth WI |
1940s ladies are Brenda Wright, Lesley Forrest, Meggs Graham-Rack and Susan Mitchell Smith. Photo taken by Charles Waite
from Sue Pottinger
NEWS FROM FALDINGWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Floods in Faldingworth
During the Christmas Holidays the school suffered a flood after frozen pipes burst, this affected the Falditots pre-school room, the Infant Classroom and Cloakroom area. Following hard work by members of staff the school was able to re-open as planned, the Infant class has moved to another classroom in the school and Falditots are using the school's library until the repair work has been completed.
AFTER SCHOOL
This term's after school clubs are: Monday Recorder Tuesday Performance Thursday Choir Friday Multi skills
DANCING at DE ASTON
Pupils in Years 1 and 2 recently participated with other primary schools in a Dance Festival which was held at De Aston.
TAG RUGBY
children in Years 5 and 6 will soon be taking part in a Tag Rugby tournament, to be held at Market Rasen.
To arrange a visit, or request a brochure, please contact the school (01673 885366).
BLESSING OF THE PLOUGH
On Sunday the 8th January The Revd Canon Alan Robson, the Agricultural chaplain, led the short service to celebrate farming held at Low Grange, West Barkwith on Plough Sunday which included the blessing of the plough. It was followed by a bring and share tea.
VINTAGE PLOUGHING MATCH
Stephen Campion was the host at a recent Vintage Ploughing Match held at Glebe Farm. The event was organized by John Plowright of the Lincolnshire and Newark Vintage Ploughing Association to raise funds for the East Barkwith Tower Restoration Fund. Thanks to the generosity of those who took part and gave their support an amazing £460 was raised.
PLANS TO CELEBRATE THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE
At a recent meeting of the Parish Council, Chairperson Andy Sayers, welcomed those who attended an earlier public meeting where it was agreed to go ahead with a Street Party. A committee has now been elected to carry out the arrangements in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in East Barkwith. Suggestions were made to close part of Torrington Lane also to apply to the Parish Council for a grant towards the cost of the celebrations.
SNOWDROP TRIP Barkwith and District Gardeners Association are already planning their first outing of 2012 for members and friends to Hopton Hall near Matlock to see the snowdrops. For details of the day's programme of events please contact Les Robinson on 01673 857063.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTER
Would you like to join a small team of willing volunteers on a flower rota at a local church? We are looking for a few more people, men or women, who would be kind enough to arrange some seasonal flowers in a vase or even a couple of pot plants in a nice container, around 6 times a year. If you want to know more ring Sheila Mimms for a chat on 01673 858951 St Mary's Church, East Barkwith.
ARMISTICE DAY
Local children joined the congregation at the war memorial in the churchyard to observe 2 minutes of silence. They sang and read prayers that they had written and laid a wreath that they had made along side the Parish Wreath which was laid by two cadets from the combined force at King Edward V1 School. They then walked back to school as the service continued in St Andrews Parish Church.
EAST BARKWITH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
HALLOWEEN FUN
More than 50 excited young people from East Barkwith and the surrounding villages, ranging from 18 months old to young teenagers had lots of fun at the Halloween party held in the village hall. Best outfit winners were, girls: Jessica Flack and boys: Kyle McGown. The children enjoyed a buffet supper, played games and danced the night away disco dancing. The event raised £53 which organiser, Sally Ward, donated to the Village Hall Management Committee.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 8th December East Barkwith W I Christmas Party
Friday 9th December The Parish of the Barkwith Group Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 13th December Special festive prize bingo at East Barkwith Village Hall 7.30 pm
Thursday 15th December Hainton & Distrcit W I Sugar Craft demonstration
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