Events and Clubs for Children and Young People in Middle Rasen

See also groups like Splatt (for 7-lls) The Church Youth Group (for 11+years) and Saturday Club below

Posse (for 11+years) Sunday 6-8pm Meets in Church Hall ~ Friends welcome. click here for news

Fisdac runs every Sunday during term time at Middle Rasen Village Hall. We have spaces for new participants now at our weekly Street Dance, Cheerleading or Multi-Sports classes. To book a place for this term or for more information ring Jenny or Ian on 07875246427, email us on info@fisdac.co.uk , Visit www.fisdac.co.uk for times and prices.

Beth Havercroft reports on Middle Rasen's Karate Club

Having joined the Karate Club, that meets at Middle Rasen Village Hall on Friday nights from 6.30 till 8pm, just over a year ago, Beth Havercroft is now on her orange (3 rd grade) belt. It is club that is open to anyone from age 5 upwards and has a growing number of members who not only want to learn self defense but have also found it helps with self discipline as well as being great fun. Beth says, “It also keeps you fit and healthy. You will learn everything from stances to punches, to blocks and kicks. But don't think it's just a fitness club, I have also been learning a bit of Japanese and meeting new friends. As well as helping to keep children off the streets, it's a great way to finish off the week”.

The club is part of the worldwide group GO-KAN-RYU Karate. All its instructors are CRB checked and Middle Rasen club is run by local instructors Kim and Maria Carter. The regional instructor is ‘Sensei' James Davie, who co-ordinates all the local clubs in the area. If you are interested in joining then please do contact him first on 07659124950, who will then arrange for someone to visit you in your home and explain what the club is about, including its charges. Currently there is a one off Lifetime registration fee of £49 which covers things like insurance. After that each session costs £6. There are concessions if more than one family member joins. A karate gi (suit) is just under £25.

A time for in the Church for carers and tiny tots, followed by refreshments and chat in the Church Hall.

A group of parents and their young children meet every Friday morning during term time from 9:30 to 11:30am at Middle Rasen Church Hall. Just £2 per session. It's a chance to offer support and friendly advice to each other and an opportunity for the children to socialise with other children, play with new toys, do a craft activity and have a sing song. Juice & biscuits are provided for the children and parents have a welcomed mug of tea or coffee. There is a soft baby corner and breastfeeding mothers are made welcome.

Simply put, the group has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and all parents & carers of pre-school children are welcome. . There are plenty of toys for the children to play with and you get a chance for some more grown up chat. For more information contact Gail Lee (885812)

Lots of children have been poorly during December now they are feeling better they are ready for a walk in the woods and some fresh air. The Fairies have been in touch and have told us that the weather has been so mild that the bulbs and plants are budding in preparation for the spring. We are very excited to hear that the snowdrops are just appearing and can't wait to go and see them this week. Remember to spread a little Fairy dust wherever you go.

We have been working very hard towards our Healthy Schools Award over the last 18 months making changes within the Nursery regarding fresh fruit and vegetables at snack time, growing our own produce, and only drinking milk and water. We have given children physical challenges, incorporating visits to our local woods for forest school experience as Pat and Jean are forest school trained, and an understanding about healthy life styles. Pat and Jean have been invited to Bishop Grosseteste to receive The Healthy School Award in early July. We wish everybody a happy and safe summer holiday and are looking forward to the new autumn term and welcoming new children. There is still availability for September sessions if you are interested in a visit before please telephone Pat or Jean on 01673 844111. Our opening times in September will be 7 30am - 5 30pm to accommodate working parents.

Middle Rasen pre-school hosted a reunion on 2nd July 2011 for everyone that has been part of the Nursery's success over the past 28yrs. Past and existing members of this outstanding group made up of parents, pupils, committee members or friends were welcome. Old photographs and past memories were added to the group's archive. £5 entry (fund raising) provided a simple supper and a chance to be involved and catch up with lost friends.

Since I last visited the Pre-School at Middle Rasen at lot seems to have happened. The first is a name change. They are now called MIDDLE RASEN NURSERY and have places for pre-school children from the age of zero. Babies are welcome and can be looked after all day whilst Mum is back at work. They also provide breakfast and after school care for primary age school children as working parents often start work before the primary school opens and return from work after school has finished. They recently had an OFSTED inspection that rated the nursery Good with outstanding areas such the working partnership with parents and their ability to handle Special Educational Needs - SENCO.

The nursery provide excellent social care and community work, taking the children out into the community to provide an awareness of their wider surroundings. The nursery, which is a registered charity, not a profit making business, is run very ably by Pat Golby and Jean Pettifor. Pat has recently been awarded the Early Years Professional Status which represents the gold standard in early years practice. Early years professionals are acknowledged experts in the development, care and learning of under-fives adding extra reassurance to parents that their children are being cared for by the very best of care around. So congratulations to you Pat for the 18 months of hard work you have done over and above the normal working week to achieve this award. Well done you.

Great news, ‘Play Matters & Pre-School in Middle Rasen have been lucky enough to receive a grant of £3,300 for our extended schools provision. We have just taken delivery of a ‘Tyre Park'. Within the Pre-School we are working towards a healthy Schools Award and the tyres will help provide physical activity for the children, which is one of the areas we want to improve. The tyres have been situated on the edge of the school field and will be used by all the children, who are already having a great time on them.

If you would like to come and have a look round at what we do we are holding an ‘Open Afternoon with a Cream Tea' on Thursday 10 th June from 1pm to 3pm. Come and meet the team. Everyone is welcome.

The Middle Rasen & District Pre School , which is now situated in mobile classrooms at the back of Middle Rasen Primary School , began life around 23 years ago. Originally called ‘ Play School ' it was based at Middle Rasen Village Hall and was run by Jean Halliwell and Ann Parr. In 1984 Sheila Lamming took over and put it on a more professional footing as a charity. A team of dedicated assistants and mothers was formed, along with a secretary, treasurer and working committee with Val Wright as Chairperson. The main aim back then was playing, learning and having fun in a safe and friendly environment, values which are still at its heart. Parents and the Community supported it raising money for new toys, hire of the hall, and a nominal wage for the supervisors and assistants. In fact their fund raising activities put new heaters in the village hall which are still going strong today. When Sheila went to work at De Aston School, Jean Pettifor took up the reins.

Today it is now a thriving enterprise, which employs 11 staff and has 46 children on its books and is run very ably by Jean Pettifor and Pat Golby. It moved from the village hall two years ago, and the findings of a recent Ofsted Inspection (unheard of back then) found that the “Quality of care and education are good”. Being a charity, with its committee continuing to be run by parents, it still has to find its own funding along with grants from the Government, and in January there will be a fund raising soup lunch. Volunteers are also still welcome to come and help at the Pre School subject to the usual CRB checks.

The PRE SCHOOL runs Monday to Friday (during term times only) from 8:40am to 3:30pm for 2 to 5 year olds and costs £2.50 per hour or £7.50 each session. In addition to the Pre School , the team also run PLAY MATTERS as part of the extended schools programme, providing a breakfast club from 7:30am to 8:30am and an after school club from 3pm to 6pm for 3 to 11 year olds, again at a cost of £2.50 per hour. Visitors are always made welcome. On Wednesdays they also welcome new parents and toddlers (0-2 years) to PEEPS – Peers Early Education Partnership, working in partnership with parents and children as they all learn new skills. It runs on Wednesday's only between 1 and 3am and is free. If you would like to know more details contact Jean & Pat on 01673 844111.

On Monday 18 th January we are hosting a Fund Raising Soup Lunch at Middle Rasen Church Hall from 12 to 1pm. Do come along and help us raise much needed funds and meet up with your friends for lunch. Thank you to everyone who supported us last year, and we do hope we can count on your continued support this year. Watch this space for news of future fund raising events and lunches. We are considering another ‘Foodie Feast', we just need a venue? All those who came to our last one will agree it was brilliant night. Finally we wish everyone a Happy New Year from all of us here at Middle Rasen Pre-School . For more details on PEEPS, PLAY MATTERS, & PRE-SCHOOL please contact Jean or Pat (844111).

During my return to Middle Rasen to enjoy the Christmas period with my family, I was delighted to read the news from Middle Rasen Primary School in the Community Spirit Magazine. Hearing about the school choir singing in the Methodist Church was a fond reminder of my days at the school; I will never forget the combination of nerves and excitement I felt before my performance as one of the Kings in the notorious “We Three Kings” Carol.

In the Twelve years that have passed since attending Middle Rasen Primary School, I have learnt to appreciate how a positive educational experience is monumental in shaping the aspirations and future success of children. As such, contributing towards the awareness and improvement of educational standards in developing countries is something I have become increasingly passionate about and in September 2009, in pursuit of this cause, I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and raised £3000 for ChildReach International.

Climbing Kilimanjaro itself was the most gruelling, yet rewarding challenge I have completed to date and there were times when it would have been easy to turn around and stop the climb, especially when I was suffering from early signs of altitude sickness. Nevertheless, knowing that I would see the direct results of my fundraising during my voluntary work at a disabled school in Tanzania was a key motivational factor throughout the climb.

Many people in Middle Rasen contributed to my final fundraising target and I was lucky enough to witness the direct effects of this fundraising during my voluntary work in Tanga, Tanzania. Throughout my week at a disabled school, I spent time reading short stories with individual children and helping them practice their writing skills. Tanzania is among many developing countries which fight against illiteracy and it was incredibly uplifting to work amongst children who were so eager to learn. Myself and the other volunteers were also keen to teach the children about something new and, as such, we painted The Solar System on one of the classroom walls which needed re-decorating. It was fascinating to explain to the children about how our planet fitted into a much greater universe.

Aside from teaching, our team also spent time building a large butterfly shed in the school grounds, since many of the children had expressed their excitement for the wide variety of butterflies in the area!

Primary School Choir The Coffee, Cake & Chat group played hosts to Middle Rasen Primary School Choir on Thursday the 1st December. The choir of 15 children ages from 7 to 10 sang a variety of Chirstmas carols and songs, including solo performances and duets. Budding star Harvery's solo performance playing his guitar and singing Away in a Manager was a beautiful rendition of this popular carol. The choir sang the most amazing Twelve Days of Christmas, arrangement by head teacher Meloni Brunton, where all the boys and girls sang either solo or as a duet. Melonie said that it was brilliant that the children had the opportunity to play for an audience, we all thought it was brilliant as well! It was good to see proud parents who came along in support of their children. A big thank you to everyone for all those deliceous cakes and mince pies. The children were all given a party bag on their way out and a donation was made to school funds.

The school council held a Whacky Wednesday in early November to raise much needed funds towards the trim trail. Lots of weird and wonderful hairstyles were to be seen as well as weird clothing. We then had another fund raising event for Children in Need. Everyone had the opportunity to bring their teddy to school for the day.

Congratulations go to Anna Parry aged 7. She gained third prize in the Lincolnshire Schools Poetry Competition. The school are very proud of her achievement.

Christmas will soon be here and already school is swinging into the festive spirit. Starting on the 1 st we have a Christmas activity day with the children taking part in a Christmas bauble workshop funded by the FOS. The school choir will be off to the Methodist Church to sing for the morning. The key stage 1 show will be performed on Wednesday the 7 th and the Key stage 2 show on the 12 th and we round off the week with a visit to the theatre and our church service on the 16 th . If anyone in the village would like to attend any of the concerts please let the office know on 01673 843250.

The school governors are looking for a new clerk. If you feel you have a few hours to spare each month on an evening and are interested in the position, please let the office know on the above number.

Finally from all the children and staff we wish you a Joyous Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

In July the school was awarded Healthy School status. Mrs Hickling, Toby Wood and Imogen Jones went to Lincoln to receive the schools award. Mrs Hickling also received her accreditation award for Personal, Social and Health Education.

With the help of Andrew Downie a Parent Governor at the school, pupils are growing their own vegetables. Work actually started at the end of last term when a small number of volunteers and some pupils began digging to create some vegetable plots for the children to grown their own fruit and vegetables. A special thanks go to Marriotts and Jacksons for supplying the school with materials to help get the project “off the ground”.

What fun we had during “Book Week”. Our book character day was once more a great success and everyone in school dressed up. The school staff all came as characters from “Peter Pan”. Mr Wells as Wendy brought many a smile to people's faces. During the day the children designed settings from a favourite book using shoe boxes, modelling clay and lots of imagination. At the end of the school day the children showed off their costumes to the whole school and some of the best designs were shown.

The Harvest Festival in church was very successful. I have never seen so much food brought into school for harvest. The children took part in the harvest celebration by reciting poems, retelling stories, singing songs and reading their own prayers and poems. The fresh food collected went to Braemar Close sheltered accommodation; the tinned food went to the Community Larder for people less fortunate than ourselves. I must say a big thank you to Linda Patrick for organising the delivery of the food.

When my daughter joined Middle Rasen Primary School two years ago, like most mothers, I really wanted to play a part in helping her to enjoy her years at the school, not only educationally but also through the many social aspects that the school offers as well. Middle Rasen School is excellent. It is well run, the teachers are so imaginative in how they teach and also are so approachable. And, although a small school, the facilities and activities it offers easily equal all that of a bigger primary school.

At first I believed that the school funded all the extra activities that the children take part in, including swimming lessons and that wonderful trip to the theatre to see the Christmas pantomime. However, after attending the Annual General Meeting in 2009 of the Friends of School Committee I realised that a lot of the costs for the “treats” were actually as a result of fundraising by this hardworking and small group of parents. Some of these 'treats' include - hockey sticks, the coaches for trips and to take the older children swimming, curtain and scenery for the staging, refreshments during the pantomime visit. I felt the least I could do was join the Friends of School and, in a small way, help support and ensure that these treats for my child and all the other children in the school continued. I soon realised that the FOS group also do so much behind the scenes to support the teaching staff of the school.

For 2011 I have agreed to Chair the Friends of School Committee. We are looking to create an exciting programme of social activities during 2011 that will not only be fun for all the family to take part in, but will also raise money for the school. In this way I am playing my part to help ensure that necessary funds are raised to give the children those extra little 'treats'. So, if like me, you have a child at the school, please consider joining the committee. It won't take a lot of your time but it will make a big difference. Our AGM will be at the Red Lion Pub in Market Rasen on 12 th January, 7.30pm. I hope to see you there.

It's February already, time is just flying by! Half term is on its way and hopefully some lovely spring sunshine and flowers, my favourite time of year!

The February Saturday Club will take place on Sat 19 th February in the Church Hall from 10am to 12 noon. All Primary School age children are welcome to come along and join in the fun!

Sunday School is held in the Church Hall from 10.30 am to 11.30 am each week. We are looking at the great stories from the Bible. During February, we will be continuing to look at and learn about Abraham and his descendants. All school children are welcome.

Happy Birthday to Joseph James who will be 6yrs old on the 22 nd February also to Isabel Jones who will be 8yrs old on the 3 rd March, we hope that you have a lovely birthday!

Competition time Can you find a 9 letter word in the grid below? How many other words can you find? Each word must have the middle letter S of the grid in it. The person with the 9 letter word and the most other words will be the winner!

REMEMBER, this is your page, so let me have your jokes, stories, puzzles, birthday dates or suggestions to Julia at Walnut Cottage or on 8424 74

Posse ~ Church Youth Group

If you turn 11 before August 2012, or indeed if you are already 11 or older, you can now come along to Posse - our Church Youth Group - involving mad games, food, fizzy stuff, music, thinky sections and occasionally the need for a change of clothes, especially in the summer when water is thrown liberally around the car park. We also have a Wii and a nail bar, musical instrument corner and art stuff from time to time, so do join us at the new time of 5-7pm on the third Sunday in the Church Hall, unless otherwise indicated – keep your eyes on the Church notice board for details.

Posse Youth Group (age 11+ ) meets in Middle Rasen Church Hall on every 3 rd Sunday from 6 till 8pm

Posse is the 11-18 age group youth arm of Middle Rasen Parish Church which meets every 3rd Sunday of the month in the Church Hall from 6-8pm. It's a great way to finish off the weekend and relax with music, food, crazy games, table tennis, snooker, Wii, etc. all with a Christian theme to challenge you.

Posse Deepr (more of a place just to hang out or awkward questions of the youth leaders) meet on the 1st Sunday in the Hall from 6-8 again. This season we have lots of new ideas for games; smoothie bars; nail bars; messy art, music and techy stuff too. If you are an old Posse person who doesn't attend anymore – please call by and and say hi, even just for a few minutes. Everyone is welcome and we'd love to hear what you're up to these days.

Spotlight is an informal event aimed at those who might not normally come along to a Church service, and those from the teenage years are especially welcome. We try to make Spotlight as fun and informative as possible, sharing times of worship and prayer in a contemporary style, accessible to those of a less traditional disposition. A guest is put in the Spotlight and grilled about their work and faith, then we share tea and cakes afterwards. “Spotlight-lite” - a lighter version in the Church Hall – is being piloted especially during the winter months. Spotlights are not just for the young people, and people of all ages and Church groups are always very welcome. For more details, emails and text reminders contact Helen Robinson on: 07964 481547 or email: mrhrr@talktalk.net

After enjoying an afternoon swinging from the high ropes at Willingham Woods led by Michael & Helen Robinson, the Posse returned to Middle Rasen to a Sausage Sizzle (sausages pierced with sticks cooked on an open fire) in the garden of Rev'd David Post (Helen's father). A great time was had by all. There was crocket on the lawn and later sausages and marshmallows on the fire as the young people told of their excitement and initial fears on the high ropes. It was the last meeting of the Posse until September.

Middle Rasen Guides

RANGER GUIDES IN MIDDLE

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The girls at Middle Rasen Rangers have loads of fun choosing and arranging their own activities within the Guiding program. In the last twelve months we have had girls training and completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award (see picture taken near Legsby), some have now moved on to start work on the prestigious gold award whilst we have more now training for their Bronze. We are now fundraising and applying for grants for our own equipment.

They have taken part in a County camp for guiding members their age (14 – 25, call the Senior Section), where they had the opportunity to take part in kayaking, air rifle shooting, archery and Japanese braiding. They have organised an evening's ice skating, a fund raising fashion show, international food tasting and helped run events for the 2 nd Middle Rasen Guides. They have also been to Sheffield arena to see the popular group JLS.

In January they organised a weekend away and one of our girls achieved her Senior Section Holiday Permit by coordinating the arrangements and program for the weekend.

Many of the girls are also training as Young Leaders with Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units in the Market / Middle Rasen area and we have three qualified Young Guiders in more training.

We meet once a fortnight on a Monday and are always open to new

members, you can contact us on 07961 970579.

Jeannette Reilly, Ranger Guider.

'GUIDES CENTENERY FINALE'

Val Wright reports

Girl Guiding UK's Centenary Celebrations will conclude with Vision, the grand finale, at 20.10 20/10/2010 (8.10pm on 20th October, 2010). On that day members will reflect on the Centenary year and make pledges about their vision for the future-in guiding and beyond. Middle Rasen Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Y'L's and Guiders will come together with members of Market Rasen Division and reflect on the past year, renew their commitment to guiding and look to the future - creating a vision of what they want in the years to come and pledging to make it happen. Members can tune in and share the moment as a TV broadcast, focusing on girls' pledges for the future and ending with the promise, will be shown on the Community Channel (Sky 539, Freeview 87) from 7.55pm and ending at 8.15pm.

SLEEPING WITH SHARKS

CELEBRATING A CENTINERY OF GIRL GUIDING

Report by Eileen Bedford

There were group celebrations throughout the county with Guides and Brownies spending a night at the Deep in Hull. While the girls slept through the night with sharks for company, their swimming friends kept a careful eye on them.

The Rainbows had their own special day with over 600 girls meeting at Rand Park Farm for a day called, ‘Going wild'. Arriving around 10am they met in their groups to visit and get to know the animals. Then there were games, food, more games, the animals and finally at 4pm time for very tired young girls to return home.

Middle Rasen Rainbows had their penultimate meeting for this term on the 12 July with a Pirate theme. For such genteel young ladies there were some really blood curdling shouts of, 'All Right Me Hearties – Make Them Walk the Plank'. All enjoyed themselves with them dressing for the part.

GIRL GUIDES FIRST ONE HUNDRED YEARS

100 years ago, a small group of courageous girls stepped forward at the 1909 Boy Scouts Rally in Crystal Palace Park and asked its Founder, Robert Baden-Powell for “something for the girls”. The result was the Girl Guides.

Local Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section and Guiders from our local units joined up with members from all over the County, past and present, to celebrate this event in a very modern way by taking a trip to Pleasure Island , Cleethorpes. Everyone had a great day trying out all the rides and watching the shows. Then in the afternoon over 2300 joined together to renew their promise.

Any girls aged 10 years and over are welcome to come along to guides to find out more of what is going on. For more info contact Katie Wright (843658).

TWENTY YEARS OF GUIDES

It was an evening of celebrations at the last meeting of the year for Middle Rasen Guides. Not only were they celebrating Christmas, but also twenty years of Guides in Middle Rasen. Among the invited guests were Sheila Lamming who started the Guide unit, Division Commissioner Mrs Jan Stimpson, and two former guides - Alice and Becky. Both were presented with their Baden Powell certificate, which they had worked for at Guides.

Everyone sang Happy Birthday as Alice and Becky cut the birthday cake. Then Guides and visitors enjoyed the party food, which the girls had provided. Party games were played, and the most original party hat was judged. The evening concluded with the enrolment of two new Guides, and a sad good-bye was said to Guider Katie. However, Linda and the Guides are looking forward to two new Guiders joining them in the New Year. when an exciting programme of meetings will start on Monday 11th January at 6.30pm.

EARLY YEARS OF GUIDING

Alice Hodgson looks back at the humble beginnings of the Girl Guides at Barkwith

As Guiding looks forward to celebrating its Centenary next month it is interesting to recall that one of the first ever Patrols was formed at East Barkwith in April 1912. Miss Nora Denny who was the daughter of the local doctor, had been involved with guiding from 1910 and she started with seven girls. They were duly registered at headquarters in October 1912 as the East Barkwith patrol of Baden Powell Girl Guides with the certificate signed by Agnes Baden- Powell and the first six girls made their promise on November 1 st 1912.

Barkwith's Registration Certificate signed by Agnes Baden Powell 21 st Oct 1912

A jumble sale was held to raise some funds and made £6.0.6 and the shopping list for the first camp held at Mablethorpe includes coal 1s 2d (5p), paraffin 9d, candles4d and beef 4s 2d (40p). Each guide contributed 3s 6d for the week, Miss Pike and ‘Mother' each gave 5s (25p) and Dr Denny paid the rent for the cottage they stayed in £1 10s (£1.50). The shared transport for the first stage of the journey to Louth to catch the train involved taking turns to ride with Mrs Denny in her tub trap and Mrs Duckering with her pony and dog cart or on the two bicycles, returning the same way.
The Rev'd Ferry gave them the use of a room at the Rectory for meetings and Mrs Smithson gave a big hearth rug and lent a table and tablecloth. They also had a lamp, camp stools and a fireguard and the girls, worked for dairy and sick nurse badges and took part in a competition with Horncastle guides in first aid, signalling and cooking. A committee meeting was held at Barkwith House in March 1914 and the first report recorded there were then ten guides and they had sent parcels of garments and dressed dolls to Dr Barnardo's Homes at Christmas 1912 and 1913. Letters were also sent to a little invalid girl in Newcastle each week with a doll at Christmas and a parcel of toys when at camp all subscribed by them. No camp was held in 1915 due to the war and it was difficult keeping the Company in existence as there was no one to help them when Miss Denny was absent nursing. In November 1915 Dorothy Barwick gained the War Service Badge. Miss Denny went to live in Vancouver later where she set up a private school with her friend but she retained her interest in guiding and took the idea of white haversacks to her guides in Canada. The Red Cross ordered them to remove the red crosses during the war. Miss Denny also kept in touch with friends in East Barkwith until her sight failed.

Miss Denny with the first Patrol 1914 outside Barkwith House

The Barkwith Group of parishes was formed in 1960 and cub, scout, brownie and guide units were again set up by the Rev Tony Simpson and helpers with the Barkwith Guide Unit registered in June 1967. It eventually moved to Wragby when most of the girls were travelling from the town and when new leaders wanted Wragby to have a unit of its own, the name was changed and the 1 st Barkwith title was adopted by a new unit formed at Donington on Bain. Sadly it did not survive long as there were not enough girls or leaders to retain interest and to keep the old patrol going.

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