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A Community Diary Middle Rasen Area 2023/4

Middle Rasen and area including the Tofts, Barkwith, Hainton, Sixhills, Torringtons & South Willingham

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Saturday 3rd March from 10am - 12 noon a monthly coffee morning at the West Rasen Heritage Centre . Everyone will be made very welcome.

Saturday 9th March from 10.00 – 11.30 am ~ at Middle Rasen Methodist Church a coffee morning with proceeds to Parkinson's UK. Everyone welcome.

Sunday 10th March is MOTHERING SUNDAY ...Join us in Middle Rasen Church for an informal service to celebrate and give thanks for our Mum's. Coffee & cake will be served afterwards. Everyone will be made really welcome.

Thursday 14th March Middle Rasen Gardening Club meets in the church hall at 7.30pm

Saturday 16th March we meet at 10am ( 12 Naylors Drive ) to litter pick around Middle Rasen. <<more>>

Sunday 24th March 10.00am – 2.00pm Middle Rasen Village Hall Easter Craft Fair <<<more>>>

Tuesday 27th March Rase WI meet at .... in Middle Rasen Village Hall LN8 3LD

 

Wednesday 3rd April 1.30 pm Carry on Singing ~ Middle Rasen Church Hall with tea / coffee and home made cake at 2.30

Saturday 6th April West Rasen Heritage Centre monthly coffee morning from 10am - 12 noon

Thursday 11th April Middle Rasen Gardening Club meets in the church hall at 7.30pm

Wednesday 17th April 1.30 pm Carry on Singing ~ Middle Rasen Church Hall with tea / coffee and home made cake at 2.30

Saturday 20th April from 9am – 11am Community Spirit Breakfast in Middle Rasen Church Hall ~ contact the Community Spirit Team to book.

Saturday 20th April Middle Rasen Bowling Green opens its season at 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday 24th April Rase WI meet at .... in Middle Rasen Village Hall LN8 3LD

 

Wednesday 1st May Middle Rasen Gardening Club Open Meeting in the Village Hall at 7.30pm

BROADBENT THEATRE..... box office 0300 400 0101 or via the website and/or email

Regular Fixtures

Monday Mornings at 9.30am Pilates in Middle Rasen Church Hall on Church Street,

Wednesday Evenings from 7pm Line Dancing in Middle Rasen Church Hall, 7 – 8.30pm ~ Term Time

2nd & 4th Friday Cameo Craft meets 7-9pm in the Middle Rasen Chuch Hall

Guides .... Middle Rasen Village Hall .... every Monday ........Contact: Linda White 0776591525 or Sharon White 07534112324 or by email

Brownies .... Middle Rasen Village Hall ..... every Monday..... Contact: Tricia Neale 849412.

Ranger Guides .... Middle Rasen Village Hall .... fortnightly on Mondays .......Contact: Jeannette Reilly 07961 970579.

Parish Council ...... Middle Rasen Church Hall.... 2nd Tuesday @ 7.30 pm (Public Forum 7.20 pm for 10 mins) tel 07960 411602 email

Middle Rasen Toddlers meets every Friday in term time in Middle Rasen Church Hall from 9.30am

Short Mat Bowling – Mondays 1.30 – 4.30pm and Thursdays 7 – 9.30pm, Middle Rasen Village Hall. All Welcome!

Himalayan Yoga meets every Wednesday in Middle Rasen Village Hall at 10.30am (no current info PLEASE CHECK)

Middle Rasen Book Club ..... Ist Monday of the month at the Advocate Arms .... please look here and/or contact .......Lesley Brewis

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LOCAL HISTORY ~ with Caroline Foster

Tuesday April 2nd 2-3pm in the Library  

I am giving a talk on decoding old handwriting.   It is best if you can see the original document as the reader's interruption of the handwriting may not always be correct, especially with unusual names and place names. A little Latin helps with older documents!

East Barkwith 1874   - Railway station was opened to goods traffic between Lincoln and Louth. Later in 1876, passenger trains started - 5 yes 5 trains a day! Unfortunately, the last passenger train was on 5 th November 1951, the goods trains lasted 7 more years.  

Buslingthorpe 1999   - The Mediaeval village in Buslingthorpe was declared a Scheduled Monument in 1999. This time of the year with a low sun you can get a better view of its outline.  

Middle Rasen 1933 - Miss Mary Brocklesby of West Torrington was charged with causing an accident. She hit Mr F C Whyard, a naval Pensioner of Middle Rasen, off his bike. Headline “Woman Driver Hits Cyclist”   She was fined £2 and 7/6 costs at the Petty Sessions, Magistrate's Court in Market Rasen.  

WHAT'S ON AT MARKET RASEN LIBRARY IN MARCH?

Meet your Councillors – Friday 12 th & Friday 26 th March, 10am – 12 noon.

Connect Over a Cuppa - Every Tuesday 11am – 12 noon.  

Early Talkers - Every Tuesday 1pm – 1.45pm .

Wednesday 23 rd April - Meet PC Rachel Turner at the Library, 3.00pm – 4.00pm.

Children's Art Club - Every Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm . For children aged 6+  

Adult Craft Club - Every Saturday and Wednesday 10am – 12 noon.

Reading through Play – Wednesdays in term time, 7 – 11yr olds, 3.30 – 4.15pm, Booking essential.  

Digital Champion - Each Wednesday and Friday 2.30 - 4.30pm.

Drop-in sessions with the Chief Reporter at the Rasen Mail – Friday, 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Story time - Every Friday 11 – 11.30am – Pre-school Story-time

Lego Stories Club - Every Wednesday and Friday 3.30 – 4.30pm. Free to join! Ages 5+

National Databank Surgery - Every Friday 1pm – 3pm .

Saturday Craft Hub at the Children's Library - Every Saturday 10.00 - 12.30pm

Family History - 1 st Saturday of the month -.Local historian Caroline Foster is hosting a supportive Q&A session about how to access information and find out about your family history by asking the right questions and using the Ancestry websites effectively. ‘Find My Past and Ancestry' websites are free to access via the @lincslibraries website.  

Something New!

Saturday 30 th March – Easter Floral Demonstration, 11 – 12.30pm. Be inspired by qualified Floral Art Demonstrator Di Smith. Di is a truly talented lady and has worked on floral arrangements at Westminster Abbey. She is a member of the Market Rasen Flower Club and will be in the library to show us how to transform a simple bunch of flowers and foliage into beautiful floral designs. Booking advised. Light refreshments will be served.  

Easter Time Children's Activities  - Tuesday 2nd April - Children's Art Club 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Easter Treasure Trail – find the eggs and be in with a chance to win a wonderful, knitted Easter Bunny.   Wednesday 3rd April - Easter Bonanza part 1, 2.00 - 3.00pm.   The Broadbent Theatre presents “Easter Bunny Saves the Day” – Come and help the Easter Bunny solve the mystery, Make chocolate Easter nests . Tuesday 9th April - Children's Art Club, 3.30pm - 4.30pm , Chick and Rabbit mask making.   Wednesday 10th April - Easter Bonanza part 2, 2.00 - 3.00pm , Easter baskets and bonnets parade. Easter fun continues but be sure to sign up as places are limited. See a member of staff for details.  

Tuesday 2nd April - History Tutorials – Decoding Old Handwriting , 2.00pm - 3.00pm  

Friday 5th April - Market Rasen Library Community Photographic Group, 1.30 - 3.00pm  

Tuesday 16th April - Adult Card Making Workshop for the Men in your life, 11.00am – 12.30pm  

Creative Arts Competition – “My Perfect Place” - Throughout April with Exhibition from Wednesday 1st May to Friday 31st May.   Where are you happiest – in country, coastline or town? Create an artwork of your special place. This is the first time the Library has hosted a local Art Exhibition and we are hoping for your support. Any medium is accepted whether it be photography, paint, card craft or textiles. Your submission must be no bigger than A5 (21cm x 15cm) All entries will be displayed in the library during May.. Free to enter. Pick up your entry form with all details from the Library. Exhibits submitted between Tuesday 16th April and Friday 26th April. Good luck.  

Friday 26th April - Lego Challenge Club for Adults, 1.30pm – 2.30pm

For more information about any of our events and activities please speak to a member of staff, call 01522 782010 or email market_rasen.library@gll.org

 

 

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Faldingworth WI – 2 nd Tuesday of each month (12 th October) at Newtoft Village Hall, 7.15pm

Faldingworth Coffee Mornings ...Coffee mornings take place at Faldingworth village hall every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am in aid of All Saints Church, Faldingworth. We always follow Covid-19 protocol. Wilf Moxon

Newtoft .... Bingo is back – hooray! The bar opening hours are: Saturdays from 8pm – midnight (except on bingo nights when it will open at 6pm!) Sundays from 1pm until 5/6pm! Everyone is welcome!

Pilates – Thursday's at Newtoft Village Hall, 7 – 8pm

South Willingham Dance Group – Every 2 nd Wednesday (6 th & 20 th October) - South Willingham Village Hall, 7pm

Wragby Ladies Luncheon Club We are in the process of setting up a ladies luncheon club at the Adam and Eve Country Pub, Wragby. We will then meet every 3 rd Thursday of the month from September to April inclusive. Do come and join us to make new, like minded friends over a delicious lunch followed by an interesting speaker on various topics. Costs will include an annual subscription of £25.00 to cover speakers and administration, plus the cost of the luncheon each month. Numbers are limited. For more information and an application form, please contact Janet Edwards – tel: 01673 857006, email janetedwards645@gmail.com or Doreen Fidler – tel: 01673 858166

Check before attending those listed below

•  Age UK Lindsey – 1 st Monday of each month, Free drop in sessions offering advice to the over 50's, Market Rasen Surgery, 10am – 1pm

•  Community Art Classes – Tuesdays, Nice & Naughty Café, 3pm

•  Chat and Cardmaking – Tuesdays, Nice & Naughty café, Market Rasen, 10.30am

Toft and Faldingworth

•  Toft Newton Craft Night – Tuesday 3 rd December & Tuesday 17 th December, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Contact Vanessa on 07772636024

•  Walking Football –Tuesdays, Newtoft Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm, 16yrs plus

•  Toft Tots – Thursdays, Toft Newton Community Centre, 9.30 – 11.30, Term Time only

•  Children's Football – Fridays, 6-7pm, Newtoft Community Centre, Trainers / Footie Boots needed, Outside Play!

•  Faldingworth Indoor Bowls – Thursdays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 2 – 4pm

•  Faldingworth Coffee & Chat – Wednesdays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 10 – 11.30am

•  Informal Short Tennis – Wednesdays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 6 - 7pm

Sth Willingham 

•  Art Group – Tuesday 3rd December, South Willingham Parish Hall, 1.30pm

•  Coffee Morning – Wednesdays 4 th & 18 th December, South Willingham Parish Hall, 10.30am

•  Dance Group – 2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays 7pm, South Willingham Parish Hall, 4 th & 18 th December

 

Groups listed below may require better or updated information.

Middle Rasen

Local History Group (U3A) Tuesday 9.30am to 12noon Middle Church Hall Takes a short break in summer.

Women's Own every Wednesday afternoon 2.30 pm at Middle Methodist Church , all welcome, Contact: Alice Surfleet 843256 for more information

Games Afternoon - TBA 4th Wednesday (Autumn and Winter) 1.30 - 3.30 pm at Middle Rasen Church Hall. Ring Elaine 844222 for more information. .

The Guild every Wednesday evening October to March, from 7.30 pm at Middle Rasen Methodist Church. Contact Ann Naylor 844645

Camera Club 2nd Wednesday 7.30 pm at Village Hall, new members welcome Contact: Ray Halstead 842142 for more information..

Tai Chi every Wednesday 10.30 am Village Hall.

Outdoor bowls starts April - September.....Enquiries and entries to Ann Veal 01673 842581 orwgveal@globalnet.co.uk and Rich Wright 01673 88545 or richmondwright@msn.com

Middle Rasen Nursery Monday - Friday 7,30 am to 5 pm. For more information Contact: Sam Bryan 844111.

Coffee, Cake and Chat meet again in January at Middle Rasen Methodist Chapel, 10am

Camera Club meets once a month on 2nd Wednesday @ 2.30 pm in the Middle Rasen Village Hall

Middle Rasen Coffee, Cake & Chat – 1st and 3rd Thursday , 10am, Middle Rasen Methodist School Room

 

FALDINGWORTH and elsewhere

Table Tennis – Fridays, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, 7.30 – 9.30pm

Faldingworth W I meet 2nd Tuesday (changing to 2nd Tuesday from May onwards) at Faldingworth Memorial Hall, Contact: Christine Waite 885249 for more information.

Friendship Club meet 3rd Wednesday 2 - 4 pm at Memorial Hall, all welcome, Contact: Sylvia Hall 885776 for more information.

Coffee morning & Post Office every Wednesday at Memorial Hall 10-11.30.

Indoor Bowls Club every Thursday at the Memorial Hall 2 pm to 4pm £ 1.50 Contact: Laurie 885563 for more information

Bee Crafty craft group 2nd & 4th Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm Memorial Hall all welcome, adults £ 2 children £ 1.

Book Club meets monthly, for more information ring Ann 880188.

NEWTOFT

Christian Discussion nights Monday evenings from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Newtoft Clubhouse.

Toft Tots meet every Thursday at Toft Newton Community Centre from 9.15 – 11am

Parent, Toddler & Baby group meet 1st and 3rd Monday each month 10 am to 11.30 am Welton Children's Centre.

Parish Council meets alternate months, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, meeting in May, July and September at Newtoft Clubhouse 6 pm.

Terriers Football Training Tuesday evenings see website for more information.

Guitar Sessions some Tuesday evenings 8 pm in Newtoft Clubhouse. Contact: Doug Orr for more information. 885573.

Youth Club on every alternate Wednesdays for more information contact Kirsty Rand 885531.

Family Bingo once a month (food prizes) contact Bridget Carpenter 885733.

WEST RASEN

West Rasen Heritage Centre & Village Hall group meets 1st Tuesday 7.30 pm, general enquiries Liz Margrave on 844047.

Coffee Morning 1st Saturday at the Heritage Centre from 10 am to 12 noon .

DONNINTON ON BAIN

Pre School at Donington on Bain Village Hall every weekday morning during school terms from 9.30am to noon with option of staying for lunch. For more information contact Sarah Jane on 07816954135.

EAST BARKWITH

Book Club meets every 4 weeks, Tuesday evening Cross Roads Inn 7.30 pm. Cost £ 2 For more information contact Blue on 0781 0511012.

Parish Council meets on 3rd Thursday at 8pm.

East Barkwith Wl meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Barkwith and District Gardeners Takes a summer break from May to August meetings start on 4th Friday in September. An all day Spring Show 11th April 2015 and a Late Summer Evening Show 28th August 2015. For summer trips please ring Les Robinson on 857063 to book seats or put your name on the waiting list as they are very popular.

Mothers and Toddlers on Friday afternoons from 1.30 to 3.20pm.

Card Makers Circle 2nd and 4th Fridays from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm meet in the summer meet in Wragby Methodist Chapel Schoolroom.

SOUTH WILLINGHAM

South Willingham Dance Group meets on Wednesday 7 th November and Wednesday 21 st November in South Willingham Parish Hall at 7pm  

South Willingham Coffee Mornings held in Parish Hall on Wednesday 7 th November and Wednesday 21 st November

Art Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Reel Issues film night breaks for the summer May to August back in September.

Coffee and Chat Parish Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10.30am to 12noon.

History Group meets last Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm.