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The Morton Community News is for general interest and cannot be held legally responsible for errors or omissions. NEWS ITEMS BY 10th EACH MONTH (Note change of date) News Editor ...Keith Panter, 9 Belvoir Close, Morton. 01427 679077 email [email protected] Treasurer: Geoff Hopkinson. 1 Southlands Avenue, Morton, Tel:811167 Distribution: Penny Lightfoot, 67 Nursery Vale, Morton. Tel 330020 The Morton Community News can also be found at, Parishes.Lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Articles and letters submitted for inclusion must include the name and address of the author and, if possible, a telephone number or email.
MORTON COMMUNITY NEWS DECEMBER 2017
DEDICATION OF THE CRIB This year’s Dedication of the Crib service at the Village Hall will be held on
Sunday December 10th at 5.30pm.
All are welcome and refreshments will be available Come and join us and enjoy singing some of your favourite Christmas carols
MORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk to the Council: Anne Cater, 2 Elizabeth Close, Gainsborough DN21 2TA . Tel. 01427 617611 [email protected]
Parish Council meetings are held in the Village Hall, and begin at 6.30pm Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity during the meeting for members of the public to raise questions. Questions can also be sent to the Clerk prior to the meeting. This information is also available on the Parish Notice Board and the Parish Council website http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton.Could residents please direct any correspondence to Morton Parish Council to Anne Cater, Clerk to the Council. Correspondence can be copied to indi-vidual parish councillors, but should always be addressed to the Council via the Clerk. Parish Council Meeting.
Meeting in December No Meeting
Meeting in January Monday 15th
Vital Stepping Stones With Liz Clews Specialist Health Instructor
Over 30 years of teaching Health & Wellbeing
Yoga & Pilates for Health Tues 9.45-10.45am Morton Village Hall Tues 6-7pm The Gainsborough Academy Fri 10-11am Morton Village Hall
Vitality 50+ Social Fitness Classes Mon 2 -3.30pm,Seated Exercise, Refreshments & Chat
Newlands Court
Wed 10 -11am, Active Varied session Lea Village Hall
Wed 1.30-3pm, Active Varied, Refreshment & Chat
Walkeringham Village Hall
Thurs 11-12noon,Active Varied session Morton Village Hall
Parkinson’s Exercise & Support Group non for profit org
Voluntary Occupational Therapist for specific advice &
additional Volunteer for assistance
Tues 11 – 12.30am ~ for over 60’s plus refreshments Morton Village Hall
NEW Boot Camp for Parkinson’s using Outdoor Gym at Richmond Park
suits all ages and ability
MUST BOOK Individually
One to One Sessions ~ Bespoke to Your Needs One to One Exercise Referral Scheme is a tailored programme
Designed to help you run smoothly and more efficiently to enjoy
life to the full
Plant the seeds for your Health NOW and for Your Future
Physically & Emotionally Call Liz in confidence 01427 615608 ~ 0775 196 4832
SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 3rd Dec Team Parish Communion All Saints 10.30 a.m. 10th Dec Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 17th Dec Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 24th Dec NO MORNING SERVICE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 5.00 p.m. BETHLEHEM COMMUNION SERVICE 9.00 p.m. 31st Dec Communion Service 9.00 a.m. *************************************************** ***************** BAPTISMS 22nd Oct Theia Raven Veronica Patmore Henry Roy Spencer LOOKING FORWARD TO DECEMBER A celebration of Christmas at St. Paul’s Church Friday 8th December at 6 p.m. THE CHRISTINGLE SERVICE—-Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th December 5 p.m. This service is the commencement of Christmas and is always very popular with families usually resulting in a full church. All money raised is given to the Children’s Society. During the year we have had few fund raising events as we no longer have a team to organise such events, other than members of the DCC and recruited helpers. This year we were very grateful to a donor who gave her sponsored run money to St. Paul’s. Obviously to maintain the church there is always a programme of repair and upkeep and if anyone would like to have a fund raising event it would be much appreciated. We would like to again welcome everyone to our special Christmas events and it is an opportunity for new villagers to come and see our lovely church. Our thanks go to Jim Moncaster and Alan Clapman for all the time they put in as church wardens, not to mention their wives who help in various ways. The music from Gwenda and Terry for his technical support and Philip and Sue Robinson our treasurer and secretary. Unseen but leaving beautiful floral displays a huge thanks to Joanne Holmes. Without our readers Sue Ritchie & Mary Cooney supporting our vicar Mike many events would not be possible. Doreen Rogers, with help from Carol continues to organise the monthly get together lunch at The Ship. We all pray that the new year will bring us a curate to support Mike who is covering a large parish without the usual back-up of a curate. Appreciation to the small number of ladies who make refreshments, readers and sidesmen. A Lewis
Entertainment Evening at the Village Hall The Collingham Singers entertained us very well on October 27th at our last evening’s entertain-ment organised by the Village Hall. Apart from the singing there were poems and amusing anecdotes and the evening was very enjoyable. It was decided to give the proceeds of the evening to Scotter Ward at John Coupland Hospital towards the refurbishment of the palliative care suite. Unfortunately the evening was not well attended so we weren’t able to give as much as we had hoped, but every little helps and we are pleased to be able to send them £200.
SHIP INN MORTON Tel: 01427 613298 NEW LOOK—————-NEW MENU OPENING HOURS….MONDAY to FRIDAY FROM 4pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 12 NOON FOOD SERVED Fri, Sat 5-8.30 p.m. Sun 12 - 6 p.m. Christmas Bookings now being taken menu available ALL OCCASIONS CATERED FOR
EVENTS Thurs Quiz and Play your cards right
MAT BASED PILATES CLASSES NEW PRIVATE STUDIO
BLYTON EDUCATING MINDS TO STRENGTHEN BODIES
Get your body working at its optimum, feel strong, long, flexible, balanced and focused.
(15 YEARS EXPERIENCE )Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities Day and Evening Classes Available Tuesdays & Thursdays , Small classes (max 8 Clients).Private one to one Tuition available Phone Joanne for details 07957461739 The reported benefits of Pilates: Better Posture, Improved Flexibility, Less Back and Joint Pain, Core Stability (Flatter Stomach), Increased Bone Density, Improved Balance & Coordination Reduction in Stress Levels, Improved Sleep. Improved Muscle Tone.
POT BELLY NURSERY ∗Pansies, Primroses & Winter Bedding plants * Bottled Gas * Terracotta pots * Full range of plants & Aquatics * Indoor gift area * Hardwood logs *Christmas Trees & Wreaths
* NOW STOCKING FULL RANGE OF HORSE FEED
OPENING TIMES
Monday — Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5p.m.
Sunday - 10a.m. - 4.30p.m.
Walkerith Road, Morton Gainsborough 01427 610109
MORTON & GAINSBOROUGH
MAKE FRIENDS BRING FRIENDS BE FRIENDS
Our forward thinking, innovative, fun meetings are held on The last Thursday of every month
LOVELY CAKES/COOKIES/TREATS REFRESHMENTS FOR EVERYONE
AN ECLECTIC MIX OF PRESENTERS, SPEAKERS AND LOVELY SOCIAL
EVENINGS MORTON VILLAGE HALL
7.15pm-9.15pm
The WI INSPIRING WOMEN
Out and About around Morton Now the nights are drawing in thoughts stray to what to do for a change from sitting indoors watching daytime telly or the evening soaps. We were lucky to have two pubs in Morton, but unfortunately The Crooked Billet maybe closing, a decision as not been made yet. We still have The Ship Inn which has a pool table if you fancy a game with your mates, or why not try a quiet game of dominoes? The Ship also has a Quiz on Thursday nights and meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Community Playing Field is available when the school is closed for a kick about, kite flying or a game on the hardcourt. And the riverbank is always there for a walk to Walkerith or the other way to town. The middle section of this Newsletter has all the information about what’s on in the Village Hall, from Indoor Bowls to the Art Club, and a social afternoon every fortnight. There are also special events held at the Village Hall, details are
always in the Newsletter, so there is really no reason not to get
out and about and enjoy what your village has to offer!
P B Cheney for
Garden maintenance, Grass cutting,
Hedge Cutting, Turfing, Gravel for low Maintenance, Scarifying, Weeding , and
Removal of fallen trees etc.
Tel 01427 678868 or
Mob 07551185197
Acoustic Guitar
and
Piano lessons available
Learn for pleasure or take practical exams with Trinity
College London Tel: 01427 617135
Email: [email protected]
Christopher Smithson
GORDON LOCHRIE B.V.M.S. M.R.C.V. S
VETERINARY SURGEON
We give you continuation of care with the same veterinary Surgeon
Qualified Nurse on the premises
24 hours a day 15-17 NORTH STREET, MORTON
GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 3AS TEL:01427 612662
www.gordonlochrievets.co.uk
OPENING TIMES Appointments
Monday-Friday 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6-7 p.m.
SURGERY KIRTON LINDSEY
Wednesday 6.30—7.30 p.m., and Saturday 9.30—10.30 a.m.
N.MANNING MOTOR ENGINEER SERVICING REPAIRS 2 BRADLEYS WALK NORTH STREET GAINSBOROUGH CALL TODAY FOR A QUOTE 01427 617516 or 01427 611033
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* Industrial Installations * Intruder Alarms * Security Lighting
FREE ESTIMATES Manor View 21b Crooked Billet Street Morton, Gainsborough DN21 3AH Tel: 01427 612451
Morton residents will no doubt be aware that the grass verges in the village are only being cut by Lincolnshire County Council twice per year due to economic cutbacks. The verges are the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council and Morton Parish Council do not currently have a budget to undertake more cuts to the verges throughout the year, but is aware that the appearance of the village is suffering due to the untidy verges. This is something that the Parish Council will discuss for the next financial year. In the meantime, the Council would like to encourage householders to cut the verges in front of their own property where possible. If anyone knows of residents who are unable to cut the verges near to their property for any reason, could we ask that the community pull together to help each other out? Please do contact the Clerk to the Council on: 01427 617611 (answerphone) or [email protected] With any suggestions, concerns, issues, or to let us know of any residents who are unable to cut the verges. With thanks. Morton Parish Council XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
WANTED ! Wanted, someone with a little spare time to organise the deliveries of this Newsletter at the end of each month. It would suit a retired person with a car, or anyone with a car, and takes about half a day to count out the Newsletters and distribute them to our happy band of volunteers who deliver them to you. Penny Lightfoot has been our distributor for 2 1/2 years and cannot now manage to juggle doing the distribution with work, school and family commitments. We thank Penny for the job well done, and if anyone feels they could help please contact her for more information on 330020. This could be a job share, or if you were unable to do the job one month we could find someone to step in to help out. If you would like to make a contribution to your village life, please consider taking on this role as the Morton Community News is a valuable way of passing on local information to all of our residents. It is edited, written and delivered by volunteers and all help is gratefully received. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Table Top Sales
The last Table Top Sale of the year was held in November. Please look out for the adverts for the next one which will be in the New Year.
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local communities
Join us and REMEMBER SOMEONE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET
We are very pleased to be returning to the United Reformed Church on Tuesday 5th December 6.30pm for our Light up A Life celebration, which provides an opportunity for you to remember, loved ones and light personal candles of remembrance this Christmas time. This will be followed by an optional torch-light walk to the nearby Market Place where we will enjoy further songs and readings around the `Tree of Life’; our sincere thanks to Gainsborough Town
Council their support with this. This special evening is open to everyone, not just those touched by Hospice care; booking in advance is not required.
You are also invited to dedicate a light (s) to someone special on our Trees of Life across Lincolnshire this Christmas time, to do this please go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/LUAL
A great time was had by everyone at our recent `35th Birthday Celebration Coffee Morning’, which saw visitors enjoy delicious homemade cakes, take a turn on the tombola and join in with a hearty rendition of `Happy Birthday’ as we celebrated 35 years of St Barnabas Hospice care throughout the county. Many Thanks to everyone who came along and supported the morning which raised £376.40. Special Thanks to Dawn for making the most incredible Birthday Cake to help us celebrate; you are a star!
I had a `yummy’ time completing my latest `35 for 35’ Challenge; `Tasting 35
different Ice Cream Flavours consecutively’! My sincere thanks to all at Blyton Ice Cream who supported this challenge, enabling me to choose from almost 70 different flavours; I did identify one or two favourites; so I know I will be
returning again!!
With many thanks for your continuing support.
Caroline Swindin Corporate Fundraiser Mobile: 07435 970309 email: [email protected]
01427 810945 EST 1989
For all your lawnmower and garden machinery needs *Sharpening *Repairs *Servicing *Spares NEW & USED MACHINERY IN STOCK AT DISCOUNT PRICES
Steve Stanton lawnmowers
FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY
BELL WRIGHT & CO SOLICITORS 7 Lord Street, Gainsborough Do you want a solicitor you can talk to? Then contact us on 01427 611722 Wills, Powers of Attorney Tax Planning and Probate Divorce, Finance and Children Conveyancing Accidents
GAS SAFE REGISTERED (CORGI)
ALL PLUMBING SERVICES
CENTRAL HEATING AND BOILER REPAIRS FULL POWER FLUSH SERVICE ETC ELECTRIC REGISTERED CONTRACTORS NEW BUILD
ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK AND EXTENSIONS, ETC. Tel: 07976878708 01427 613444
GAS SAFE REGISTERED (CORGI)
ALL PLUMBING SERVICES
CENTRAL HEATING AND BOILER REPAIRS FULL POWER FLUSH SERVICE ETC ELECTRIC REGISTERED CONTRACTORS NEW BUILD
ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK AND EXTENSIONS, ETC. Tel: 07976878708 01427 613444
J. SHARPE CONSTRUCTION MORTON BASED
REGULAR VILLAGE HALL >>>>>>> Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Morning Probus Club 9.30a.m.-11.30a.m. David Pagdin Tel: 679542 U3A Kurling 10.00am—12.00noon David Seymour Tel: 614143
Yoga/Pilates for Health 9.45 a.m.—10.45 a.m. Liz Clews: 07751964832 Friends of Parkinsons 11.00 a..m.—12.30 pm Liz Clews: 07751964832
U3A Bridge 10.00 a.m.– 12 noon Chris Wrench. 839689 **Music Bugs (Pre-school Music Class) 10.00 a.m.—12 noon Julie Wilkins: 07787520052
Afternoon Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Tony Langlands Tel: 613576
Morton Art Club 1.30 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Barbara Lee Tel. 611559
Morton Craft Group 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Jenny Stevenson Tel. 610869 Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Tony Langlands Tel: 613576
Evening Morton Parish Council No December meeting Zumba Classes 6.30 pm—7.30 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102
** Rainbow Guides 5.30 p.m.—6.45 p.m. Carolyn Ellis Tel. 07584 161568 ** Brownies 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Julie Wilson Tel. 612106 **Guides 7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Rosi Fieldson Tel. 838448 ** Denotes Term Time only
** Beaver Scouts 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Janice Baldock Tel. 01427 810011 Lincs Wildlife Trust 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Next meet: February 18 Mrs. Joy Bannister Tel: 628457 Zumba Class 7.30 pm—8.30 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102
Friendship for all A fortnightly social gathering at Morton Village Hall which is open to anyone Why not pop in at any time for a cuppa, a biscuit and a chat. Perhaps you would like to have a game of dominoes chess or cards. There is just a £1.00 charge to cover refreshment costs etc. Our next get-togethers are on Thursday, December 14th from 1.30pm to 3.30pm For more information please ring 01427 610130. Look forward to seeing you there. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For Bookings please contact the Secretary: Mr. P. Robinson - Tel: 01427 610130 or Email: [email protected] For Access please contact the Caretaker/Cleaner: Mrs. T. Wood - Tel: 01427 614245
<<<<<<< ACTIVITIES for DECEMBER 2017
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Vitality Exercise 11.00am to 12 noon Liz 01427 615608 Friendship for All
(Drink and a chat) 1.30p.m.—3.30pm
December 14th
Yoga/ Pilates 10.00a.m.-11.00a.m. Liz Clews : 615608
JCDC—Dance Class (13—25 yrs)
9.00am—10.00am Trinity Perf. Arts ( Theatre Group) 10.00—1.00pm Jemma Carlisle Tel. 07951 474961
AVAILABLE
FOR PRIVATE
BOOKINGS
Ballroom Dancing 4 wkly: 1.30-4.30pm Joy Young on 01724 763901 Next Dance: 7th Dec Trinity Perf. Arts (Voice coaching) 4.00pm—9.00pm
AVAILABLE FOR
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
AVAILABLE FOR
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
Weightwatchers 5.00 p.m.– 6.30 p.m. Julie Jones Tel. 01302867512 Or 07912 343820 Indoors Bowls 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Tel: 613576 Women’s Institute 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Yvonne Clarke-615364
** Cub Scouts 6.00 pm—7.30 pm
Tony & Janice Baldock
Tel. 810011
AVAILABLE FOR
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
VILLAGE HALL CRIB SERVICE 10th December
At 5.30pm
Information regarding contacting the local police. PCSO Bill Thomas - duty times are between 8am and 10pm - although shifts are variable and he is not on duty every day. He cannot guarantee that he will be on duty at the time that an incident occurs. Residents can call his mobile number (Bill Thomas 07944776816) and if he is on duty, he will respond. Residents can leave a message on the answer phone and either Bill or one of his colleagues will contact them - within 24 hours. For non emergency calls - dial 101 For emergency calls - dial 999 The other team members are: PC 848 Ian Shaw: 07939 988734 PCSO Bill Thomas: 07944776816 If any resident would like further information or clarification, they can contact Bill who will be happy to visit them. Anne Cater, Clerk to Morton Parish Council
