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CONTENTS Page 64 Advertisers’ Index 52 Bible Study 55 Bowls - Indoor 57 Bowls Club 53 Broadbent Theatre 31 Brownies 59 Classifi ed Ads 4 Community Champions 26 Des’s Corner 46 Dunholme Camera Club 5 Dunholme Friendship Club 45 Dunholme Ladies Club 59 Elite Athlete Programme 1 Emergency Services 41 European Wine Event 55 Fancy That 45 First Responder 38 Funding Event 40 Gardening Club 55 Girls’ Football Club 59 Golf Society 24 Hackthorn School 49 Hardy Plant Society 48 Harmony Lincs 39 Health Centre 36 Honouring Welton’s Fallen 32 Housing Need 9 Impish Quilters 54 Jambuster WI 14 Jumble Sale 19 to 23 Letters 11 Local Walks 3 Matt’s Fund 6 to 9 Methodist News 63 NEWS Data 47 Online Sessions 5 Open Garden 48 Pantomime Group 51 PDA 55 Personal Column 47 Police File 4 Poppy Collectors 41 Rainbows 44 REAL Club 60 September 23 Shoebox Appeal 14 Spokesmen 56 Sports Awards 13 St Barnabas - Local 48 St Barnabas Hospice 28 to 31 St Mary’s Church 10 Stonecliff Park 50 Upholstery Classes 34 Vicar Induction 62 Village Activities 63 Village Hall Bookings 1 Village Notice Board 26 & 43 Walk in the Park 25 Walkers 5 WLDC

Illustration of Welton Village Pump by Roy Minnitt

Welton NEWSNUMBER 184 SEPTEMBER 2014

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The Village Notice BoardThis facility is provided for village organisations to publicise their forthcoming events.

Dates for inclusion on the “Notice Board” should be submitted by the copy deadline date (15th of month prior)

SeptemberFriday 5th September Coffee morning and Table Top sale at Stonecliff ParkSaturday 6th September Shoebox Appeal Garden PartyFriday 12th September Sausage & Mash supper at 7pm (see page 8)Saturday 13th September Jumble sale at Dunholme Village Hall at 1pmSaturday 13th September Pantomime Group’s afternoon tea (see page 48)Saturday 13th September Coffee morning in Hackthorn Village Hall (see ad on page 33)Wednesday 17th September Planting of WWI commemorative tree in the Churchyard at 11amThursday 18th September Illustrated photography talk in the Village Hall at 7.30pm (see page 51)Monday 22nd September Friends of William Farr AGM @ 7.30pmSaturday 27th September Coffee for McMillan Cancer Support at 10am until 12 noon (see ad on page 30)Saturday 27th September Hardy Plant Society speaker at William Farr School @ 2pmSaturday 27th September Cabaret Evening for Matt’s Fund (see ad on page 31)

Save DatesSaturday 4th October Shoebox fi lling day at Dunholme Village Hall at 10am

Friday 10th October Quiz Night - William Farr Friends

Saturday 18th October Ceilidh with Ploughman’s Bunch (see page 8)

Saturday 18th October PDA Autumn Fayre in the Village Hall

Sunday 26th October Tea with Annie Rands

Wednesday 29th October Children’s Holiday Club with a wartime theme in the Methodist Chapel

Friday 31st October Wartime afternoon tea at 3 to 5pm

Friday 5th December PDA Christmas Lunch

EMERGENCY SERVICESIn emergency dial 999 or 101;

if your call is not an emergency but you need medical help fast then call free 111

POLICEIn emergency dial 999 or 101 in case of non emergencies

FIRE BRIGADEIn emergency dial 999 or 101

EMERGENCY DOCTORAt all times 862232Out of Hours Service 01522 568900

AMBULANCEIn emergency dial 999 or 101Service Control (Lincoln Area) 01522 545281

GASFor emergency gas escapes call 0800 111999

ELECTRICITYEmergencies and Loss of Power 0800 056 8090

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HARVEST CEILIDH

Featuring

Ploughman’s Bunch

Welton Village Hall

Saturday 18th October 7.30 – 11.00 pm

£12.00 includingPloughman’s Supper

Contact Barbara 860823 or Ruth 861461 for tickets

Proceeds to Methodist Chapel Development

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The Black BullThe Black Bull9 Lincoln Road, Welton LN2 3HZ9 Lincoln Road, Welton LN2 3HZ

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The Black Bull providing a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all the community and off ering good home cooked food at reasonable prices.

FOOD OFFERSTuesday night is 2 for £10 on selected dishes, only serving until 8pm

Wednesday - Steak night – 2 for £17.99, sirloin, rib-eye, rump or gammon plus all the trimmingsThursday – Burger night!!! Burger and a pint, 175ml wine or soft drink only £8.95 (selected drinks only)

Sunday - Traditional lunch – one course £7.95, 2 courses £10.95, 3 courses £13.95BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED

–––––––A new autumn/winter menu and our Christmas menu will both be available shortly

Quiz night every Tuesday

£1 entry fee,1st and 2nd cash prizesand rollover jackpot!

Ladies do Lunch – WEDNESDAY 3RD

2 courses £8.50 – Please call to book in advance. Monthly raffl e in aid of Matt’s Fund

Do you wish to celebrate your birthday here? Must be pre-booked! Complimentary bottle of house wine for the over 18s or a free dessert for under 18s (proof of age

must be shown). Please make us aware of birthday when booking - thank you

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Matt’s FundWhat a lovely summer we’ve had, even though as I sit here I can hear the thunder making its way towards Welton. It has been good to see that there has been more exposure in the media about melanoma, not only the research

developments but also highlighting the risks of sunburn and sunbeds. Every year Cancer Research UK, the British Dermatological Association and Teenage Cancer Trust have an awareness campaign – only problem is they are not coordinated in timing or reaching what I consider the prime target, our youngsters.Dinner and Cabaret – September 27thEverything is in place for this new venture on our fundraising calendar and something different for the village. The menu is fi xed and for entertainment we have secured ‘Simply Bublé’ from Manchester, classed as the UK’s premier Bublé tribute act.The dinner menu is as follows. For starters we have, from Grimsby and one of Britain’s

best smokehouses, Alfred Enderby smoked salmon served with Welbeck bakehouse bread and lemon dill butter; for the main course there is twice-cooked blade of Grantham beef with creamy mash, a red wine jus and seasonal vegetables and we fi nish with lemoncello meringue cheesecake with a raspberry puree. A quality alternative can be offered for vegetarians. All we need to do now is sell all the tickets. Bookings for places and full tables are now being taken through us or Alexanders (see ad on page 31).

Golf Day – October 3rd – Market Rasen

Entries are fl owing in for this very popular day out at Market Rasen Golf Club. We still have a few tee times available for teams of four playing better ball Stableford. Contact me for more details.

Bob Boulton, Chairman, Matt’s FundRaising Awareness & Funding Research

into Malignant Melanoma & Skin Cancer, Email: matts-fund@live.co.uk

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Poppy Collectors’ SocialPoppy Collectors for Welton and district are invited to join the Hackthorn district collectors and RBL branch members at a social gathering on Tuesday 14th October in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. The evening will include a talk by Sean Taylor, from the Aviation Museum in East Kirkby. There will also be a raffl e.

If you are not an existing RBL member or collector and would like to attend you will be most welcome. Do, however, please let me know as we have a buffet and so need to cater accordingly.

The Welton and district area covers the villages of Welton, Dunholme and Scothern. Every year we try to conduct a full house to house collection as well as having poppies available in local businesses. If you can spare just two or three hours and would like to help The Legion to help our service personnel, young and old, then get in touch with me. We always need collectors but there is plenty to do in distribution and admin as well.

Paul HunterPoppy Appeal Organiser HCG24

(Welton and District), 861240 or 07717 277552, paulhunter312@btinternet.com

Community ChampionsLincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions initiative sees thousands of pounds given away every three months to local charities and good causes. So far more than £244,000 has been shared by over 380 groups including 106 in the Lincoln area.Each dividend card holder is linked to a good cause near to where they live. Every time the member shops in a Co-op outlet, a donation from the Community Champions pot goes to that good cause. The groups change every three months so many organisations benefi t and the Co-op is now looking for applications for its next round of champions.The Methodist Church was a Community Champion between June and September 2013 and received a boost of £1,821, which will be spent on equipping a new kitchen. Groups who want to be considered as a Community Champion need to apply by Friday 26th September. For more on the Community Champions scheme and how to apply, visit Lincolnshire Co-op’s website: www.lincolnshire.coop/communitychampions or pick up a form in your nearest store.

Rosie Kelly, Lincolnshire Co-operative

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Open GardensCome and enjoy the glorious colour of early autumn by coming to our Open Garden event at the Garden House and West Barn in Saxby, on Sunday 14th September, from 11am until 4pm. Entrance costs £4 and children under 16 are free. Tea and cake will be available and all proceeds will go to Saxby Church and the National Garden Scheme (supporting Macmillan, Marie Curie and Help the Hospices).

Chris Neave, 878820

Dunholme Friendship ClubOur meetings in September are the 2nd, 16th and 30th. We meet in the Dunholme Village Hall commencing at 2.15pm. The meeting on the 16th will be our Harvest Festival, which will include a produce auction.Anyone over the age of 55 years is welcome to join and come to our meetings. I wish to thank all those who have been on any of our outings throughout the year, including so many non-members. It was really lovely to see you on our trips.For further information about the Friendship Club please contact Janice Ritchie on 861172.

Janice Ritchie, Chairlady

WLDCRecent planning applications received in the Parish Offi ce include:

• Replica barn for holiday lets at Glebe Farm, Horncastle Lane

• New entrance and larger living space at Orchard House, Sudbeck Lane

Copies of planning applications are no longer available to view in the Parish Offi ce, but may be viewed on the WLDC website www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/planning.

An LCC application to create a footway/cycle path from the A46 to the William Farr School is in process.

Public Service Hub

Building works to remodel the ground fl oor of the WLDC building in Gainsborough started in August, so that Job Centre Plus (JCP) could move into the Guildhall at Marshall’s Yard. It will be the start of transforming the WLDC’s building into a public services hub, providing a one-stop shop for residents and customers.

Deputy Leader of the council Cllr Anne Welburn is pleased about the transformation within the Guildhall. She said: “Providing as many services as we can under one roof will ultimately save time and make life simpler for residents.”

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Child’s PlayA couple of months ago three guinea pigs took up residence in our garden; my son’s reward for passing a piano exam. They joined our dog and a dozen or so goldfi sh inherited from the previous owners of the manse. The menagerie will be further extended next month by two tortoises. The thing they all have in common is that they were bought (or retained, in the case of the fi sh) in response to a passionate request from an excited child.

It will no doubt be a familiar story to many parents that the initial enthusiasm for pet ownership can quickly evaporate, together with the promises to faithfully clean out, feed and generally take care of the pets once it dawns on a child just how much time and effort is required. Shifting a pile of soiled and smelly hay on a rainy afternoon in February is not the stuff of a ten-year-old’s dreams.

So why do we have pets? Certainly some give pleasure to their owners - companionship, loyalty and yes, perhaps even love. But these are not in the nature of all pets. One friend recently asked me the rhetorical question, “What do you get from a guinea-pig?” As head keeper of the

guinea-pigs by default, from experience I had to answer, “Not a lot.”Most people, on those occasions when they consider it at all, seem to think of the natural world as something that has evolved independently through the chance meeting and fusion of molecules, resulting in the richness and diversity that exists from the lowest, simplest life forms to the highest and most complex. The Judaeo-Christian concept of creation, on the other hand, proposes something quite different: a God who, having no other agenda than that of showing His love, made us in His own likeness and equipped us with an enquiring mind and a hunger for truth and love, so that we should seek to know Him as our Creator, provider and ultimate security. If that sounds too glib and too idealistic to be true, I can see why it might. Even for those who bear witness to this being their personal experience, life can be far from easy.But God does not keep pets. We have no cages, no restrictions. He has created us for interaction, for the purpose of knowing Him and fi nding the freedom and fulfi lment it brings to know Him. He has also given us free will to ignore Him, should we choose to do so. But, unlike an easily-distracted child, He will not withdraw His love, even if we give nothing back.

Andy Burrows

Methodist Servicesall at 10.30am

September 7th Dr. David Sheehan 14th Rev. A. Burrows H.C. 21st Dr. Brian Scott 28th Joy Liddle Harvest Festival

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Harvest FestivalCome Ye Thankful People Come!

We will be celebrating Harvest on 28th September. In years gone by people gathered together to give thanks for the crops which they had toiled to bring in from the fi elds. In these days not so many of us are physically engaged in farm work so perhaps it is even more important to take time to remember and give thanks for the food we eat and for the people who work so hard to supply it.

The Chapel will be decorated in greenery and produce to get us into the mood. Joy Liddle will be leading our family service after which we will enjoy a lunch together. This will be followed by a fun auction where the fresh produce will be sold off with the proceeds going to charity. The tinned goods are donated to the Community Larder. All are welcome.

Saturday Coffee MorningWhy not pop into Chapel on a Saturday morning from 10–11.30am for a well-deserved rest and a refreshing cuppa. The following people will be on hand to welcome and serve you:September 6th Betty and Sheila H. 13th Jean and John 20th Audrey and Viv 27th Barbara and John

Krafty KidsThis is for pre-school children and their carer’s. As well as toys and refreshments we always have craft activities ‘normally messy’ linked to a story. It is a very relaxed atmosphere where children and adults have an opportunity to meet with others in the same position. So there is no need to stay at home with your little ones; come along and we will do the rest. We meet on the fourth Thursday in

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the month from 2–3.15pm in the Chapel Schoolroom. We will be there on 25th September—why not come along and give it a try.

Ladies FellowshipThe Ladies Fellowship meets once a month on the second Thursday with a variety of speakers and topics. In July we visited the beautiful Saxby Gardens; well worth a visit if you haven’t been. We shall not be meeting in September but will resume again on 9th October for a play reading at the home of Barbara Ryland, 21 Chapel Lane. Sounds very formal doesn’t it? But not a bit; we often struggle to get through it for laughing at our own attempts at accents and trying to get into character. All ladies are welcome and if you would like further information, please contact Barbara on 860823.

200 Years CelebrationsFriday 12th September, Sausage & Mash SupperWe will start at 7pm with a sizzling supper, which will be followed by a fi lm all for £7. Ring 860998 to book a seat.

Harvest CeilidhOn Saturday, 18th October The Ploughman’s Bunch will provide the music from 7.30pm—11pm at the Village Hall; to fi t with the theme we will enjoy a Ploughman’s Supper. These are always very popular events—if you would like a ticket priced £12 ring 861461.

Children’s Half Term Activity DayWednesday, 29th October will be a full day of activities from 9.30am—3.30pm for all Key Stage 1 and 2 children. There will be crafts, cooking, singing, games, stories etc. all around the theme of the World Wars. There will be a charge of £5 to cover expenses and the children will need a packed lunch. Children will need to be registered beforehand, so ring 860998 to book a place.

War Time Afternoon TeaFriday, 31st October the hall will be decked out to get us in the mood along with popular war songs in the background. Depending on your age you can come and reminisce or come and get

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a feel of what life was like. We don’t promise spam sandwiches but we do promise a great spread of food for £3.50. You can book a seat on 860998 or just come along from 3 –5pm.

Men’s BreakfastThese informal social events are organised by Welton and Dunholme Methodist Church. They are open to all men, whether churchgoers or not, interested in meeting new friends and having a good breakfast. Usually we have a speaker on a variety of subjects.

We meet at 9am and aim to fi nish by approximately 10.30am. The breakfast is normally held on the third Saturday of each month. The next one is on 20th September at The Falconer, Hackthorn Road. Anyone who is interested should contact John Ryland (860823) or David Wilson (861461).

Film ClubThe Film Club season will begin on 2nd October. If you are one of our regulars we look forward to seeing you again; if not let me tell you all about it. We begin at 2pm with a fi lm on the large screen in Chapel then move into the schoolroom for a substantial afternoon tea. The price this year will be £4 and because of the refreshments we prefer people to book on 860998, You would still be more than welcome should you just pop in for a great afternoon’s entertainment.

End of Methodist

Impish QuiltersOn 11th September we have Lynne Carter giving a talk on her antique quilt collection. We welcome visitors to our meetings and only charge £4. For further information, contact Judith Mackay on 860533, or email judithmackay_136@hotmail.com.

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Stonecliff ParkBefore we are hit by the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, or as we know it: foggy mornings, darker

evenings, and a perpetual dewdrop on the nose end; ain’t it grand to refl ect on a great mid to late summer. We had plenty of sunshine, hot days, stifl ing nights, endless watering of our beautiful gardens, fl ower beds, hanging baskets, the sights of people wearing shorts that defi ed gravity and gravitas! Deep joy!Our penultimate coach trip of the year is a visit for a canal cruise and cream tea at Whaley Bridge on the High Peak Canal. The trip was pretty well supported and by the time you read this, should, hopefully, be a happy memory.The fi nal trip of the year is our annual Thursford Christmas Spectacular on Sunday, 9th November. This departs Stonecliff Park at 10am, with agreed pick-up points in Dunholme, Scothern

and Nettleham. The price is £45 and as I write we have just one seat remaining before we start a waiting list for any late cancellations. Thanks go to the people who have already paid and a timely reminder goes to everyone else that I need the money by the end of August. Thursford require the balance by early September, and they don’t muck about! Cheques payable to ‘Stonecliff Park Social Club’ or folding money to Derek at 149 Stonecliff Park please.The next coffee morning and table top sale will be held on Friday, 5th September. All our usual tables will be there: home-made cakes and provisions, raffl es, treasure hunt, bric-a-brac, hardware, electrical, small furniture items etc and coffee or tea and biscuits; still only 50p. Donated raffl e prizes and goods for sale will be gratefully accepted. Ring Derek on 860210 for collection.As God said unto Moses, “Keep taking the Tablets”.

Derek Harrison, Chairman

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Walking for Health, led by The Ramblers and MacMillan Cancer Support, is a nationwide movement dedicated to improving the nation’s health through walking that has recently improved its accreditation criteria.

A health walk is a free and local short walk typically lasting under an hour to help people get active and stay active at a pace that works for them. It’s a great way to stretch those legs, explore what’s on one’s doorstep and make new friends. All health walks are led by qualifi ed volunteer walk leaders who will make

one feel welcome regardless of one’s walking ability.Sometimes a walk alone in the fresh air is just what we need. But if you’re just getting started and you’re not sure that you want to do all your walking alone, or if you like the idea of having other people around you to help you stay motivated, then come along and join in.You only need a good pair of comfortable shoes; anything that’s supportive and doesn’t give you blisters, sensible clothing appropriate for the British weather, a rain jacket and umbrella or sun hat and cream. All the walks are free but you might want some small change in your pocket for that well-deserved cup of tea at the end of the walk.Your local weekly walk will start on 1st September outside the Black Bull at 1pm and will continue every Monday come rain or shine!

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St Barnabas Hospice - Local Events

As well as organising events and supporting members of the public in respect of the same, my role also involves giving talks to local community groups about the work and services of the hospice. I still fi nd that not everyone is aware of the full extent and range of our services: how we can help adults with life limiting illness, how people can access the services and the support and care we also provide for families of patients etc. I believe it is important to reach out to as many communities as possible so people are armed with this information should they or someone they know need to access our services at some point. My role has recently been extended and as well as covering our local and surrounding communities and the East Lindsey area, I now cover the wider West Lindsey area including Gainsborough and surrounding villages. If readers know of any groups who might be interested in receiving a talk about the services of the hospice please get in touch or feel free to pass on my details. There is no charge for these talks; a donation may be made at the discretion of the group.

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I am now busy running a minimum of four times a week as the fi rst weekend in September will see me take part in the Great North Run raising funds for St Barnabas Hospice. It’s been sometime since I’ve done any real running and, believe me, I am really feeling my age! If anyone would like to sponsor me for a small amount you can do so directly via my Virgin Money giving site at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CarolineSwindin or via my contact details below.On Tuesday 14th October, I will be hosting our fi rst Ladies Lunch at Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff and I would love readers to come along! Guests will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch, peruse a selection of beautiful local craft and gift stalls and be entertained by our fascinating and humorous guest speaker, Sue Allan, and her ‘Tudor Rose’ talk. To fi nd out more, get in touch with me for an information leafl et and booking form or go on line at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk .

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Jumble SaleOn Saturday 13th September a jumble sale will be held at Dunholme Village Hall. The sale will start at 1pm and is in aid of Lincoln Hospital Breast and Oncology Units and the Shoebox Appeal. If you have any items of jumble that you are able to donate then please contact either Sue on 862552 or Sandra on 861956. Alternatively bring it along to the hall on the morning of the sale. Any help that you are able to give will be much appreciated.

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Welton SpokesmenThe 2014 Tour - Part IILeaving Driffi eld we reached Hunmanby around 2pm, about nine miles from Scarborough. The rain was still persisting and we were now wet, cold and hungry. The Cottage pub was very welcoming as we regaled the locals with our adventures. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed but the barmaid allowed us to purchase our own. I raided the Co-op for pork pies, cheese and onion sandwiches and Mars Bars.Suitably refreshed, we followed our route to Scarborough, arriving at the Clifton Hotel just as the rain stopped. This is a lovely old Victorian building which has recently had a face-lift, apparently. Its face may have improved but the inside looked as it must have been when it was built; very quaint. The hotel receptionist recommended a Thai restaurant on the sea front at North Bay, only a few yards from the hotel. We had the place to

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Hood’s Bay and Whitby. Although the gradient is gentle, the seven mile climb is continuous to Ravenscar and then it was fi ve miles downhill to Whitby. A quick drink in the Station Hotel and with 40 miles still to go the decision was made to let the train take the strain. The limited bike storage could have been problematic but we – with six other bikers – managed to get stowed and we enjoyed the journey through the delightful Esk valley.

Embarking at Middlesbrough we visited the famous transporter bridge. The bridge is closed for renovation until September, but the bridge-keeper was very entertaining and interesting. The gondola takes nine cars at a time suspended by wires between two towers across the Tees, allowing ships to pass without interruption. We were all very taken with this wonderful piece of Edwardian engineering and will be back when it reopens.

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The last few miles to Hartlepool, was on route 14, which wasn’t always easy to fi nd and took us thorough large housing estates at Billingham. We caught the edge of a big thundercloud and arrived wet – again – at Hartlepool at 8pm. The Travelodge is very cycle friendly, letting us take our cycles up to our rooms in the lift!

Weatherspoon provided our evening fare at ridiculously low prices as we celebrated our achievement: 180 miles cycled.

Our fi nal day was an opportunity to sample a mega breakfast, 13 items for £5,

at the Moorings eatery, before exploring the marina and maritime museum. HMS Trincalomee is the star attraction. This is a teak frigate built in 1817 in Sri Lanka for the Royal Navy. Lately used as a training ship for wayward boys as Foudroyant, she has been restored to a very high standard. Numerous school parties were having tremendous fun fi ring the great guns and learning how the ship worked. This is well worth a trip.

Finally one of the old Humber paddle steamers, PS Wingfi eld Castle, is afl oat and on display; again really interesting. So to those who say ‘why go to Hartlepool?’: well it’s not a place you would think of going but it’s well worth it.

If you have enjoyed reading this and would like to donate to St. Andrews Children’s Hospice, please send me a cheque IFO St Andrews or go to http://www.standrewshospice.com/get-involved/donations.aspx

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LETTERS to the Editor . . . The Editor welcomes views on any topic of interest to your fellow Welton Residents. You can send your letters to: The Editor, Welton NEWS, c/o Parish Offi ce, 7 Lincoln Road, Welton LN2 3HZ, or to weltonnews@gmail.com You must include your name and address, but the address will not normally be published.

Dear Editor

May I, under the auspices of the Welton NEWS, say a very big ‘thank you’ to all my friends for helping to make my 90th birthday such a happy occasion. I received 84 cards and as I stipulated no ‘pressies’ but donations in lieu, I’m happy to say that up to now I have received £560 which is to go towards the cost of a new notice board outside the church. I am so grateful to everyone who subscribed to my appeal and look

forward to the new board being put in place.

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Dear Editor

I feel obliged to respond to the letter criticising the “volume of the noise” coming from an “annual event” which is, as most Welton people know, ‘The Owens’ Barbecue’.

It is hosted by the brothers Philip and Roger Owen (yes, relatives of mine). They have lived in Welton all their lives; being the sons of Marion and Benjamin Owen. Their father Benjamin had been a Burma Star soldier and had served in the Special Services during WW2. Marion had also served the village; working on the Parish Council and had helped provide a Village Hall for our local community. In fact the Owen ancestors date back to 1736, so a long established family of the Welton parish.

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Philip Owen is a retired police offi cer who had, just prior to the event, visited France. This was no ordinary holiday; he had spent his time looking around the war graves, placing fl owers on all those from Welton who had died fi ghting for their country. Roger Owen, also now retired had previously run his own business, providing work for many local people.

I assume the letter writer is new to the village and not aware of the charity events and fundraising that Phillip and Roger have been involved in over the years, raising money for LIVES, a unit of which is based in Welton. At Christmas you cannot help but notice the colourful display of decorations attached to the two houses and most of us are happy to donate and add whatever we can to the collection box; every single penny going to help train the local First Responders.

Surely an annual event providing music and food to a large group of villagers

who want to support this chosen charity should not be criticised? Surely it should be applauded? The reason that it was not advertised is because it is by invitation only. If it were advertised, there would be far more than the 150 guests there this last year as both Philip and Roger are very highly respected in the village. The choice of music admittedly won’t suit all tastes, but it brings many people to the event and donations to a very worthy cause, so should not be criticised. The singers, who give their time to raise money for charity, should be applauded.

I hope the lady’s ill health was not too serious and that the First Responders were not needed. But none of us know when or if we will ever require their services. Surely one afternoon a year listening to music you don’t particularly enjoy can be endured when you consider the benefi t the event brings to the whole community. Choosing to live in a village is choosing to live in a community, supporting and caring for it, exactly what Roger and Phil Owen are doing and have been doing for years. Unfortunately I missed this year’s events but I am very much looking forward to next year’s. Keep up the fantastic work Philip and Roger.

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With the combined fundraising efforts from the Owen family, over £700 has been donated to the group annually, which helps to ensure this vital resource can continue to operate.

We understand that some residents have been inconvenienced by these activities but we hope that people can appreciate the enormous benefi t these donations bring to the residents of this and the surrounding villages.

Whist the fundraising is vital to this continued provision, we always need new volunteers as it remains diffi cult at times to maintain 24/7 coverage. If people would like to fi nd out more, please contact the group coordinator, Hannah, on 07542 158246 or come to our monthly meetings held on the second Thursday at the Scout Hut at 8pm.

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Dear EditorWe are writing to acknowledge our grateful thanks to the Owen family for another excellent fundraising event which has swelled the funds of the Welton and Dunholme LIVES First Responders by another £365.All the funding for the group is generated through charitable donations, without which the group would not be able to provide potentially life-saving emergency assistance to residents whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive.It costs in excess of £2,000 to keep the group running each year, even without the additional costs of replacing or purchasing new equipment. Our particular group has two separate kit bags for the different levels of First Responders and also a Nurse Responder able to offer additional treatments. We are also working closely with the Sports and Social Club (another key fundraiser) to have a permanent defi brilator and trained staff located at the club.During the past ten years the group has attended in excess of 1,500 calls to the

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How can anyone complain (Letters, August) about a charitable event that happens just once a year? The event starts around 3pm and fi nishes about 10pm. It’s an invitation garden party to raise money for a local charity. A lot of hard work and effort by Phil and Roger, their families and friends make it an annual success. The event catered for all ages, the BBQ was excellent and everyone enjoyed the singer/music.

Why doesn’t the complainer call in at next year’s garden party and see for herself how we “thoughtless and selfi sh partygoers” rave it up? She may even decide to have a bite to eat and give a donation. I think an apology should be in order, to all the “thoughtless and selfi sh partygoers” who attended and donated to a charity.

Anne and Malc Garbutt

Dear EditorIn response to Lynn Ballentine’s letter (August NEWS) regarding the “cacophony” on 12th July we would like to offer an explanation.Without going into too much detail, our late father (who died in 2005) was not well towards the end of his life and the emergency services attended him on at least six occasions. Each time the First Responders were on hand within minutes and took control of the situation. It was through these occasions that we learnt that the First Responders depend totally on donations from the public and are always in need of fi nancial support. We therefore decided to organise a fund raising event, and with our friends Pete, Jenny, Bob and Malc, we held a BBQ in our back garden and through the generosity of our guests we raised quite a sum of money.This year was our sixth BBQ in aid of this worthwhile cause. Our singer at the event was Dave Nash, who we consider to be a brilliant artist, and who has performed at numerous venues throughout the country. He commenced his act at 5.30pm and it fi nished at 8.30pm with a break in the middle when a local young girl, Lucy, sang a few songs.We do not regard ourselves as “thoughtless and selfi sh partygoers”. A lot of hard work

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We would like to take the opportunity to give advanced notice that our Christmas lights will be on again at our houses on Ryland Road when donations for the display will again go to First Responders; we hope the lights won’t be too bright!

Roger and Phil Owen

Dear EditorI refer to the Rev. Andy Burrow’s Minister’s Message in the August Welton NEWS, in which he mentions Robert Rhinehart‘s efforts to come up with a synthetic foodstuff to feed the world. Whilst I recognise there may well be a need for such a product, it seems to me to be in very poor taste to name it Soylent.

In 1973, a fi lm entitled ‘Soylent Green, starring Charlton Heston and Edward G. Robinson, was doing the rounds. It was set in the New York of 2022, in an overpopulated world, polluted and blasted by global warming. The population was fed on Soylent Green, advertised to contain ‘high energy plankton’ by the corporation that produced it, but was actually revealed to be made from people. Food for thought indeed!

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Shoebox Filling DayThe fi rst of this year’s Shoebox fi lling days will take place on Saturday 4th October at Dunholme Village Hall, starting at 10am until approximately 11.30am. All are welcome to come along and help fi ll shoeboxes for this year’s appeal. Please note that children should be accompanied by an adult.

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Hackthorn SchoolWe had quite an emotional end to the summer term this year, what with one of the biggest groups of Y6 leavers saying goodbye, more than half of whom had been with us since reception. Not only that, but for the fi rst time in many, many years, we have been left without a set of twins in school. Some say that this might have been one of the reasons that Mr Oyston decided to retire at the end of this year too, because it would have meant inventing some new visual gags for the annual production!

Incredibly, some 60 pupils and assorted adults managed to plan his leaving ‘do’ at William Farr in complete secrecy, including rehearsing songs and shooting videos. Apparently he had no idea what was in store until he was being driven into the car park where he spotted two pupils keeping a lookout near the

entrance. Even so, nothing prepared him for the standing ovation he received from the throng which had gathered in the hall to wish him well. A thoroughly entertaining evening was enjoyed by all, particularly when the man himself stood up to tell us his life story to round off proceedings; a stand-up routine worthy of Edinburgh!Our thanks go to William Farr School for allowing us to use their facilities and particularly to the staff at ‘Will’s Diner’ for staying behind to provide refreshments for everyone at the end.However, for all the impact which Mr O has had during his 20 years at Hackthorn, he has always been the fi rst to point out that this has never been a ‘one man band’ and so the rest of us are now looking forward to exciting times ahead under the guidance of Mrs Appleby, who is taking over at the beginning of term.

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Welton WalkersWe only have two more summer evening walks. We have switched our fi nal summer walk to our home-turf of Welton and we will start that walk at the earlier time of 6.45pm from the Black Bull.All our winter walks are all on Sundays starting at 10am. Our fi rst one is on Sunday 5th October from the White Hart at Ludford.The walks are about fi ve miles and take about two hours. So just come along to enjoy a good walk with good company and enjoy a drink or lunch afterwards in the pub.

Peter Harrold, 07770 406 883Date Location PubSept 3rd Scampton Dambusters @ 7pmSept 17th Welton Black Bull @ 6.45pmOct 5th Ludford White Hart @ 10amOct 19th Ingham Inn on the Green

It will soon be time for parents to start thinking about choosing that all-important fi rst school for children who are due to start in September 2015. We will be organising some activity days soon to give you an opportunity to see our school in action and allow children to experience what we have to offer at fi rst hand.

It is more important than ever that parents come and see for themselves what we have to offer because, for the foreseeable future, the only route into the school will be via reception now that all our other year groups are oversubscribed.

Contact the school on 860295 to arrange a visit or to request a school brochure, or have a look at our website at www.hackthorn.lincs.sch.uk.

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‘Walk In The Park’WOW..What a day!!Well, the weather forecast in the few days leading up to the event was not, shall we say, looking good! So as a precaution we put in place wet-weather plans and advice to participants. The day started off gloomy with a light shower and then down it came, the fi rst of two major storms, the like of which I don’t think many have seen before. Torrential rain came lashing down with thunder, lightning and hail followed, incredibly, by glorious scorching sunshine.This somewhat bizarre weather did present its challenges and some plans for the day had to be revised in the interest of safety of participants, visiting public and those delivering entertainment. Our sincere thanks to everyone at the event for their

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understanding and for showing true British resilience and continuing with the twelve hours of walking no matter what. It was inspiring and humbling to see so many people continuing and having a good time in order to support our three good causes.

It was great to see the Dakota fl ypast, our dove release, to listen to the live music (apologies to those who could not go ahead because of the weather) and to see a range of stalls and activities. The climbing wall, fi re engine, balloon modelling and football skills were a great hit. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the Ambucopter land, get a close-up look and ask questions of the crew. The fi rework display and array of weird and wonderful outfi ts for the themed laps were amazing. And who could forget Mr Stones’ incredible and inspiring warm up with Heather Hunter to get us ready for the twelve hours of walking that lay ahead.

To date the event has raised approximately £11,000 to be divided equally between Cancer Research UK, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and St

Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. I want to say “Thank you” so much to everyone for their fantastic fundraising efforts.Our next banking night will take place on Thursday 4th September between 7 and 8pm at Welton Youth Club. You can also make your donation via your Virgin Money Giving Page if you have one set up. Alternatively, drop your monies off with me at 26 Ryland Road, Welton.We will be meeting in early September to review and evaluate the event and consider future options. If you have any comments, feedback or suggestions do let us know. Similarly if you would be interested in getting involved in the organisation of such an event we would love to hear from you.Many thanks again go to all participants, those providing activities, entertainment, sponsorship and support in some way; we really do appreciate this.Caroline Swindin, Volunteer Event Chair,

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ST. MARY’S PAGES

RememberingThe beginning of August saw the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War - ‘The Great War’, ‘The War to end all Wars’ - culminating in the hour long candle-lit vigil at 10pm on the night of Monday August 4th, the time at which war was declared.I confess that when I agreed to write this piece, the events of 1914 could not have been further from my mind, despite the recent extensive media coverage. This was not the theme I had envisaged whilst relaxing on my summer holiday; thoughts of a long-ago confl ict never entered my head. However, upon refl ection that is probably appropriate: apparently the summer of 1914 was glorious. Film footage from the time immediately after the declaration of war shows a carnival-like atmosphere, full of smiles, excitement and coloured bunting; “It will all be over by Christmas” was the well-rehearsed phrase. How different from the reality of it all. I doubt all those who rushed to the recruiting offi ces could have had any real notion of the true nature of the terrible confl ict to come.When we returned home from holiday, an idle surf through the TV channels on Sunday evening revealed a fascinating documentary on the formation of the ‘Pals Brigades’; the tragic scheme whereby

groups of men who knew each other, whether by origin or occupation, were formed into units, the logic being that the existing social bonds would lead to greater cohesion and therefore more effective units. However, the unforeseen, terrible consequence was that in some instances whole communities were decimated by the loss of virtually their entire male population. Particularly striking was the footage of young soldiers in France. No longer the excitement of the early days, but instead images of muddy, weary and very probably frightened men, though still putting on a brave face for the camera, as they marched towards the Front and their destiny. How ordinary they looked: how young; not so very different from young soldiers today. The images were striking: suddenly these men were living people again, vibrant and alive; not simply names on a war memorial or stories half-remembered from school history lessons.

On the Monday evening, we, like so many families, commemorated the loss of a family member killed at the beginning of the confl ict. His name, like so many others, is inscribed upon the Menin Gate in Belgium. Our daughter, Kathryn, was fortunate enough to visit there earlier in the year and participate in the nightly sunset ceremony to commemorate the fallen. We, along with Kathryn, found it fascinating to learn about the man: a former regular soldier, still serving in

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the reserves, recalled at the onset of the confl ict and quickly shipped overseas with the Expeditionary Forces.

For us he was suddenly once more a real person with a family, a history and a face; no longer simply a name in a book. This added a deeply personal connection to those events 100 years ago. The candle-lit vigil was a moving experience. Although we simply sat in the kitchen with a single candle, the dim light provided an opportunity to refl ect: not to celebrate, but simply to commemorate the incredible sacrifi ces made on our behalf.

We are more accustomed to remembering the fallen on Armistice Day in November each year. However, on this occasion it is apposite that we remember those of our village who gave their lives and whose names are inscribed upon the war memorial in our churchyard and in our church: Hedley Baldwin, John Baldwin, John Bates, Harry Cottingham, Robert Goodwin, Walter Graves, Richard Harvey, Arthur Hodson, Fred Hodson, Arthur Mason, James Perkins, George Tinker, Charles Toyne, Percy Twell and William Vasey.

Perhaps as you pass the memorial you will refl ect upon their sacrifi ce. We will remember them.

Paul Maple, Lay Minister

Church Services in September

7th 11am Parish Eucharist

14th 8am Said Communion

11am All Age Worship

21st 11am Parish Eucharist

28th 11am Family Communion

From the RegistersWe welcome into the Family of God’s Church through Holy Baptism: 6th July, Elsie Robertson; Tedd Quibell; 20th July, Emily Dulson.

MacMillan Coffee Morning“Cancer is the toughest fi ght most of us will ever face. But no one has to go through it alone. The Macmillan team is here every step of the way. With your help we can provide more and more care”

There will be a Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan on Saturday 27th September from 10am until 12 noon at St. Mary’s Church. There will be a cake stall, raffl e, teas, coffees, scones etc. Please come along and support this very worthwhile cause.

Readings for September 2014

Date Sunday First Second Gospel Reading Reading

September 7th 12th after Trinity Ezekiel 33 Romans 13 Matthew 18 7-11 8-end 15-20

14th Holy Cross Day Numbers 21 Philippians 2 John 3 4-9 6-11 13-17

21st Matthew Apostle Proverbs 3 2 Corinthians 4, Matthew 9 and Evangelist 13-18 1-6 9-13

28th 15th after Trinity Ezekiel 18 Philippians 2 Matthew 21 1-4, 25 -end 1-13 23-32

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Coffee MorningsA warm welcome awaits you at St Mary’s Church every Thursday morning from 10am until 12 noon. Call in for a friendly chat and a cup of tea or coffee. Please note: there will be no coffee morning on Thursday 4th September due to the William Farr Founder’s Day service taking place on that day.

Vicar’s Q& AIn August we caught up with Adam, our new vicar.So Adam, is your hair real?Get straight to the important questions - I like that! Indeed it is real. Apparently one of my great-grandfathers was deported back to Jamaica, so that could help explain it.Do you keep chickens?No. My wife doesn’t really like birds so that might not work out too well.

But aren’t all vicars into keeping chickens?Someone told me once that keeping chickens is essential if you want to become a bishop. Supposedly it used to be building model railways but I think those days are gone. Anyhow, purple is most defi nitely not my colour!What was the fi rst record or CD you ever bought with your own money?It was a 7” single - Ashford and Simpson’s ‘Solid as a Rock’. I guess that ages me!You’ve been hanging out in Hampshire for the last few years, but haven’t you got connections with this part of the country?Both sets of my grandparents lived in Nottingham and raised their families there. I went to theological college at St John’s, Nottingham too. Now I have family very close by here in North Lincolnshire. But are we in the East Midlands or The North here? I’m sure someone will explain to me at some point.You’ve been here only a couple of weeks. How have you found the villages of Welton, Dunholme and Scothern?The weather’s been amazing the fi rst three weeks. I’m sure that must be normal? We’ve really enjoyed being here. People have been so friendly and welcoming. It already feels like home in so many ways.

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Visit our website at:

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In partnership with:

• Welton Football Club

• West Lindsey District Council

• WREN

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I’ve even managed a quick round on the golf course!What are your hopes for the churches in our benefi ce?I hope that the churches will be found at the centre of village life and communities. People have been worshipping faithfully within the walls of our church buildings for hundreds of years and that’s amazing! I would hope that people will fi nd our churches to be hugely welcoming and that they feel comfortable in joining us in worship and prayer. But more than that, I would hope that people who live in the benefi ce will see a church that is active and involved in the local community.Is there anything coming up in the near future we should know about?Keep an eye out for our harvest services!Anything else that you’d like to say?I look forward to meeting more of you. Please stop and say hello if you see me out and about!

End Of Church News

Welton BrowniesThe term ended with a big Brownie birthday party. Both Brownie

packs joined together with their families (so nearly 200 of us altogether) for a BBQ and traditional games. We wish to thank Dave for using all his skills at the BBQ and feeding us all!It was a lovely night, the last part being the Brownies earning their special 100 years’ big birthday badge. What a way to gain another badge! We have worked hard since January, doing lots of clauses to obtain this special badge, and the girls have enjoyed making memory boxes and having a meeting without using electricity.We restart Brownies on Monday 8th September from 5.45pm until 7.15pm. Brownies meet each Monday during term time. If your daughter is interested in joining the pack please contact us for details

Betty, 860774 and Sharon, 862956

An Evening of Dinner, Cabaret

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Saturday 27th SeptemberWelton Village Hall

7pm to Late.3 course dinner by Alexanders Catering

Entertainment by ‘Simply Buble’Paying homage to one of the worlds’

greatest performers with a set covering songs from Bublé’s fi rst album right through to his latest number one album “Crazy Love”.

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Housing need and the future of Welton

In the last issue of Welton NEWS, Phil Rodgers mused on the impact of policies intended to create and bolster ‘sustainable’ communities. He made the point that focusing development on ‘sustainable’ larger settlements had the effect of denuding smaller communities of services, in turn placing greater pressure on the larger ones which then become unsustainable, a Catch-22 if ever there was one.But is this the real reason why shops, banks and pubs are closing and public services are under pressure? Phil Rodgers asserts that Welton schools are over-subscribed, but this is not the case at primary level and is only a relatively minor issue at William Farr. As Mr Rodgers says, the catchment area presently covers villages well beyond Welton and this could be shrunk as required. Mr Rodgers appears to be against this because of the effect it

would have on services to surrounding villages. This could be mitigated partially by removing church affi liation as an entry criterion. On the issue of the health centre, there is surely a case for welcoming additional patients as this would increase the capitation grant and, quite possibly, make it viable to provide a wider range of services there in a bigger building.As far as banks, pubs and post offi ces are concerned it is completely untrue to link their closure with planning policy. The reality is that we have chosen different ways to access these services, driven partly but not exclusively by technology. Pubs, for example, are closing because we choose to live our lives more privately and have greater access to more varied and cheaper alcoholic drinks in our supermarkets. The campaigners to save The Lord Nelson in Dunholme were, in the end, realistic that what killed it was essentially too few people wanted to spend much of their time there. These trends pre-date considerably the legislation mentioned by Mr Rodgers. In relation to

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shops, while the traditional mix of local food shops has gone, the redevelopment of the Co-op, Costcutter and the new Co-op store in Dunholme have probably improved the range of goods available locally despite the enormous impact of internet shopping.The main problems with housing development are not to do with planning policy but with our insatiable demand for more houses and the failure of ‘the market’ to deal with issues of supply and demand. As household size has declined so the need for more housing has grown, mainly outside our declining city centres. Many of us face this issue with some ambivalence. Growing numbers of us claim the right to own more than one home and to see this as an investment (although I notice from HMRC fi gures that only a minority of us have remembered to register our income and capital gains from second properties for tax purposes). Our personal goal in housing has shifted from having a home for our own permanent occupation to having an investment asset that we expect

to grow in value. If we are to ensure that all those who want housing are housed we need to build many more houses, but if we do the improved supply will reduce the ‘value’ of those that already exist. This is not a message that any mainstream political party wishes to convey.

Welton residents are rightly concerned about the welter of planning applications that are in the pipeline and the Neighbourhood Plan committee is keen to hear those concerns. Most of the views I have heard are fearful for the future of Welton and for the loss of its ‘village’ character, although the reasons for this may be misplaced. A more radical approach, though one unlikely to be popular, is to consider honestly what advantages as well as disadvantages might come to Welton if it were to increase in size. I hope that the Neighbourhood Plan committee is musing on that in its deliberations.

Graham Nicholls

THE LIGHTER SIDE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

A humorous and informative evening!

Thursday 18th September 7.30 pm Welton Village Hall

Tickets £5 to include light refreshments available from The Health Centre Dispensary

Janet Goddard (862570) Roy Minnitt (860980)

All proceeds for Welton PDA funds

Coffee Morning with ‘Trash & Treasure’

In the Village Hall at HackthornSaturday 13 September from 10.00am – 12.00noonCome along and enjoy refreshing

Coffee, Tea and Cakes.

Rummage amongst the table-top items and fi nd your own surprise bargain amongst the

‘trash and treasure’.

Enter our Raffl e for a chance of a prize

If you are interested in running your own Table-Top, please contact one of the

Village Hall Committee or ring Sue Graves on 01673 860261

All in aid of the Village Hall Refurbishments

Also…Please remember…the village hall is available to hire for children’s parties and for all your special

events – www.hackthornvillagehall.co.uk

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Bishop in his sermon complimented the parishes within the vicar’s new benefi ce and expressed delight that we even had our own Co-op! On a more serious note he recommended to the vicar and the people of the benefi ce the teachings of St Benedict of work and prayer. Work and prayer, he said, complement and reinforce one another in the work of God.

The new vicar was also offi cially welcomed by Father Richard Crossland who has been ‘holding the fort’ during the interregnum, by County Councillor Sue Rawlins on behalf of local government, by Rev Andy Burrows on behalf of the Methodist Church and by Mr Andrew Ottewell on behalf of the local business community.

Following the service the congregation retired to the William Farr School where a magnifi cent buffet had been prepared to complete the celebrations for the welcome of our new vicar and his young family.

The Editor

New Vicar InductedOn a warm July evening a packed St Mary’s Church participated in the service of Collation and Induction of the new vicar, the Revd Adam Watson, for the benefi ce of Welton, Dunholme and Scothern. In the Collation the Bishop of Lincoln, The Right Reverend Christopher Lowson authorised the new vicar to exercise the spiritual responsibilities of his new offi ce, followed by the Induction in which the Archdeacon of Boston, The Venerable Dr Justine Allain Chapman, provided the new vicar with the possession of all the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of the new ministry. As a sign of his taking possession of his new benefi ce the vicar then tolled the church bell.The congregation, which included visitors from the Netherlands and from Alton, Hampshire, where the Revd Watson was the Assistant Curate prior to his new appointment, sang the hymns with gusto and the whole service was one of great joy in welcoming our new vicar. The

PARISH COUNCILLORVACANCIES

There are two vacant seats on Welton-by-Lincoln Parish Council and these will be fi lled by co-option at the meeting of the Council to be held on Monday 8th September 2014 at 7.30pm in the Welton Room, Welton Village Hall. Should more than one application be received for each vacancy, Councillors will decide the appointments by a vote, or series of votes, in order to obtain a majority decision.To be considered for co-option, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:1. Be registered as a local government elector for the

Parish on the current Electoral Register.2. Has during the whole of the previous 12 months

occupied as tenant or owner any land or other premises in the Parish.

3. Has had his/her principal or only place of work in the previous 12 months in the parish of Welton.

4. Has resided either in the Parish or within 3 miles thereof during the previous 12 months.

Anyone wishing to be considered for co-option should contact the Clerk to the Council, in writing, at the above address or by e-mail to: clerk@welton-by-lincoln-pc.gov.uk by midday on Monday 8th September 2014. Further information can be obtained by telephoning 01673 860336, or by visiting the Parish Offi ce (next to the Black Bull) during normal opening hours.

Mrs Julie Murray, Clerk to the Council

PARISH COUNCILSEPTEMBER MEETINGS

Tuesday 2nd – Publications & Heritage Committee (2.00pm)Monday 8th – Full Council

Tuesday 16th – Playing Fields & Recreation CommitteeTuesday 23rd – Environment Committee

Thursday 25th – Highways & Utilities CommitteeTuesday 30th – Neighbourhood Plan Committee

Committee meetings are held in the Parish Offi ce (next to the Black Bull) or at the Pavilion, Manor Park and Full

Council in the Welton Room, Welton Village Hall.All meetings commence at 7.30pm unless otherwise

stated on the Agenda which is posted at least 3 days prior to the meeting on the Parish Notice Boards and website

www.welton-by-lincoln-pc.gov.uk

SATURDAY SURGERIES6th SEPTEMBER from 10.00am – 12.00 noon and

4th OCTOBER from 10.00am – 12.00 noonboth surgeries are in the Parish Offi ce

Councillors will be in attendance to answer any questions and listen to comments or ideas you may wish

to put forward.All parishioners are invited to come along.

We look forward to seeing you …… If you are unable to attend then please call in to see the

Clerk during normal opening hoursMonday to Thursday from 9.00am to 3.00pm

Friday from 9.00am to 12.00 noon

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One by one we located the men’s graves and placed a cross, together with a laminated letter to let people know we do care. Each visit was different. For the fi rst, Arthur Mason, we had to climb a wall into a locked cemetery, while at the second (Fred Hodson) we were approached by a French gardener who took us to the grave (see photo on page 37). He indicated for us to remain several yards away until he had picked up the day’s fallen leaves from around the grave and from the beautiful red rose bushes close by the grave. Every cemetery we visited was immaculately kept.George Tinker’s grave was more diffi cult to fi nd. His cemetery was about 30 miles from where the War Graves Commission said it was. George Grantham was next. He was the father of Alice Cave who was Bill Cave’s fi rst wife and Mike Cave’s mother (see photo on page 37). George’s widow married again and her grandsons, the Heal boys, still live in the village. We again had trouble fi nding the cemetery but Bob, using his expertise in sign language, connected with a Frenchman who led us, in his own vehicle, up some unmade tracks to the cemetery.John Baldwin’s grave was easier to fi nd and on the same day we v