Saxonwell Parish News September 2015 issue

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Letter from the Vicarage

Dear All It’s harvest season! Over the summer months the farmers have been busy harvesting the crops, and now, with all the crops safely gathered in, we celebrate God’s goodness. Gathering together for special harvest services and meals to say thank you for all he has provided.

Studies have shown that being thankful improves our physical and emotional health.

Holding on to feelings of thankfulness boosts our immune system and increases blood supply to our heart. Daily guided exercises or the habit of keeping a weekly gratitude journal can increase our alertness, enthusiasm, energy, and improve our sleep. People who describe themselves as feeling grateful tend to suffer less stress and depression than the rest of the population. For all its benefits, gratitude doesn’t come naturally to us.

As Jesus passed through a village one day, he was spotted by ten lepers who desperately longed to be healed (Luke 17:11-19). They kept themselves at a distance as required by law but cried out to him, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” Instead of instantly healing the men, Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the priest. As the ten lepers walked off to obey, their skin disease disappeared.

One of the men turned around, shouting praises to God as he came back to Jesus. He threw himself at his benefactor’s feet. Jesus expressed amazement that only one man had thought to thank him. “Were not all ten cleansed?” he asked. “Where are the other nine?” He also pointed out that the only man who did respond was a Samaritan, a race despised by the Jewish people.

For Christians, cultivating a spirit of thankfulness is more than a good idea; it’s a direct 4 I Saxonwell Group Parish News

command from God. In the Old Testament, God laid down specific guidelines for the Israelites to bring thank offerings. In the New Testament, believers are instructed to be thankful in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). There are times when we are struggling with trials and difficulties, at such moments this sounds like a strange command. But God knows that when we focus on our blessings, it’s easier to keep our problems and concerns in the right perspective. Interestingly our brain is wired to remember more clearly past occasions when we had similar feelings to the feelings we have at any given moment.

Therefore if we are feeling thankful, we will more readily remember other occasions when we were thankful and consequently remember the things we are thankful for.

King David never lost his keen awareness of all that God had done for the nation of Israel and for him personally. Even though he experienced disappointment, pain, and heartache, David often poured out his feelings of thankfulness to his Creator and Lord. That gratitude became the foundation of his worship of God. Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness honours God and strengthens our faith. It also strengthens our relationships with other people. We can’t be in a right relationship with God or with anyone without a spirit of thankfulness.

No matter what problems we’re struggling with, we don’t want to be like the nine former lepers who forgot to say “thank you” to their Healer.

Psalm 86:12-13 (NRSVA) 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name for ever.

13 For great is your steadfast love towards me This Harvest season what are you thankful for? Do come and join us as we say thank you to God for all that he gives us this harvest.

God bless Harriet

Disclaimer All the information and times published in Saxonwell Group Parish News is provided in good faith and is for guidance only. The Parish News editorial team disclaim all responsibility for any inconvenience or loss of any kind which may result from this information being wholly or partly inaccurate, irrespective of the reason or cause.

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Methodist Church News Long Bennington Methodist Chapel The Sunday Service is at 10:30am The Minister: Rev Mark Roberts Chapel Secretary: Mrs E Eggleston Chapel Treasurer: Mr M Gledhill How much would you risk for a greengage?

In the corner of our garden we have a greengage tree. Over the last three years it has been producing some of the most beautiful fruit you could imagine. The problem is getting it all. So when I’ve got all the fruit that I can easily reach with a ladder, I have to consider how much further I am prepared to go. I am often tempted to reach just that little bit further than is truly sensible. Thankfully, though I have had a few wobbles, I’ve yet to come crashing down.

This is about as hard as Harvest gets in our suburban garden. The greengages are lovely, but the livelihoods of my family does not depend on them. Like most people, the food we grow ourselves makes up only a small part of our diet. It has not always been like that.

Not so very long ago the success or failure of the harvest meant the difference between poverty and riches for many communities. A Harvest Festival service in the Autumn was a chance to celebrate that another year had gone well.

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we are not involved in agriculture and we have a small garden it is still an important service. More than anything, a Harvest Festival reminds us that we should be thankful people. It is far too easy in this day and age for us to take the ready supply of food for granted. So in the service we take time to notice the food that we eat. We marvel at the variety and beauty of natural products. We thank God for those who grow our food and those who are involved in getting that food to our tables. Farmers in this and other countries are remembered. For them a bad harvest can still mean poverty.

Long Bennington Methodist Church holds its Harvest Festival at 3pm on Sunday 27th September. Why not come along and celebrate the harvest with us?

Mark

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Prayers for September Rejoice in the Lord always Philippians Chapter 4 Verse 4a Generous and gracious Father, we praise and thank you for all your goodness to us.

For summertime, sunshine, holidays and time spent with family and friends. For rest, being in your presence and renewing our bodies, minds and spirits.

September is the month we try to adjust once again into everyday routine. As we do so we think of young people who have experienced joy or disappoinment with recent exams results, please guide them in the decisions they make. We pray for those who for the first time will start school, college, university or work. Lord be very near them. We also ask you to bless Mrs King as she settles into her new role as Head Teacher at Long Bennington school.

Heavenly Father, whenever we pary in your presence we are reminded of those for whom this is not a pleasant time. In the love of Jesus send your Holy Spirit to comfort, guide and protect all who are ill, sad, anxious or have needs known only to themselves and you.

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We are also aware of a world in great need and pray that the Prince of Peace will sweep across our lands bringing forgiveness, reconcilliation and hope for the future. As we try to play our part in making this a reality, Lord we ask you to fill our whole being with your love, mercy and grace so that sharing with others, all you have give us in Jesus, everyone together may rejoice always in your abundant love.

Amen Suzanne Hartle Whilst I write I find it a great honour to be asked to write your prayer page each month I am also very aware that this is a community magazine and would like everyone to feel free to use this page as an opportunity for prayer requests. I would consider it a privilege to pray with you and for you, so if you would like prayers to be included either for yourself or others, for a place or situation I would love to hear from you. You can email me through parishnews. saxonwell@gmail.com

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Medical Centre News

of appointments that are wasted because patients do not let us know they cannot make their appointment. This will be discussed at future meetings and what actions we will be taking to address this growing problem.

2015 Flu Campaign

Dear Patients...

Nurse-led Minor Illness Service Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer the nurse-led minor illness service because we currently only have one Practice Nurse available. If you need to be seen urgently please book into our open surgery with the Doctor which is available every weekday morning.

Patient Participation Group (PPG)

We recently met with a few interested patients to discuss our Patient Participation Group (PPG). It was agreed that we should keep the group to a reasonable size to be effective.

Therefore anyone wishing to be involved in the PPG or who wants to know more will be given the opportunity of joining our ‘virtual PPG’ and further information will be available soon.

Minutes from the PPG meetings will eventually be available to read on our website www. longbenningtonmedicalcentre.co.uk. One of the main outcomes from the meeting was about communicating the services we offer and how patients can find out more about what we do.

We plan to produce a regular newsletter which we hope will be seen by most of our patients that live in the surrounding 24 villages that we currently cover. We also discussed the number 8 I Saxonwell Group Parish News

We know it’s still officially summer but we are already planning this year’s flu campaign. We aim to start immunising patients, who are eligible for the flu vaccine, from the middle of October but notices will be displayed soon to remind everyone. All patients aged 65 and over should be immunised and we wish to notify those patients who will be 65 by 31 March 2016 that they should also contact us about having the flu vaccine. Patients aged 6 months to 65 who are in one of the Department of Health ‘at risk’ groups are also eligible for the flu vaccine this year. Further information about who is eligible for the flu vaccine can be found on page 38 of their Flu Plan Winter 2015/16: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418038/ Flu_Plan_Winter_2015_to_2016.pdf

Feedback

As always, we welcome your feedback so please don’t forget to complete a Friends and Family Test survey which are available on reception whenever you pop into the surgery, or click on ‘Friends & Family Test’ on our website to complete the survey online. There are only two questions to answer and your response is appreciated. You can also give feedback on the NHS Choices website.

Alison Lowerson Practice Manager

Long Bennington Medical Centre 10 Valley Lane, Long Bennington, Newark NG23 5FR Tel. 01400 281220 www.longbenningtonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk Dr Pullinger

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Notes Long Bennington Medical Centre is open 8.30am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday Extended Surgeries Monday & Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.00pm (3 face to face & 3 telephone appointments) Mondays – Alternates between Dr Pullinger & Dr Montague Thursdays – Alternates between Dr Longfield & Dr Watson Branch surgeries (booked appointments only) Marston – Dr Pullinger visits on Mondays 12.30pm – 1.00pm Allington – Dr Watson visits on Tuesdays 9.00am – 11.00am Allington – Medication deliveries and prescription collections on Tuesdays 3.00pm – 3.30pm Dispensary Open 8.30am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday Available by telephone after 10.00am

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Long Bennington Parish Council

The Parish Council meeting on 6 July was attended by four members of the public and three members of the public at the meeting on 3 August.

A resident raised continued concerns over the poor state of the road on Sparrow Lane and it was suggested that a formal complaint is now submitted to both Lincs CC, Highways and SKDC for failing to enforce planning conditions in relation to drainage on Sparrow Lane.

Councillors recently undertook a “village walk” to identify areas of concern and/or needing reporting to Lincs CC. A list is to be collated and submitted to Mark Heaton at LCC, Highways.

The recent Grantham Running Club Summer Solstice Race was referred to and it was agreed this was a successful event in terms of hiring of the local facilities and organisation by the event managers. It is hoped the event will take place in Long Bennington next year.

Further discussion took place regarding a revised planning application for development of land at the rear of the Royal Oak. Councillors resolved to submit further comments together with reconfirmation of previous objections.

Following co-option, I am pleased to welcome Nick Taylor to the Parish Council.

This now takes the number of Councillors to 8, leaving vacancies for a further 3. If you have an interest in supporting your local community and have a bit of free time to attend meetings once a month, please contact me for further details.

Councillors discussed, in some detail, a letter very recently received from Persimmon Homes regarding potential development on 15 hectares of land at the south end of village. The letter also proposes assisting with the installation of new slip roads on and off the A1 at the south end of the village, to alleviate the issue

of increasing numbers of HGVs driving through the village. The letter proposed the Parish Council establishes a working partnership with Persimmon Homes to explore this proposal further. Chairman, Gareth Dawkins advised the proposed development could potentially provide 350-400 houses and perhaps continue for approx. 10 years. Following a full debate, it was resolved to advise Persimmon Homes that the Parish Council is not willing to enter into discussion regarding this proposed large scale development as it is regarded as untenable, unsustainable and not in accord with the emerging Neighbourhood Plan or SKDC’s Core Strategy.

COMMUNITY CLEANING – HELP NEEDED The Parish Council is now looking to replace the excellent service provided

by David Shilling over recent years, in his capacity of Community Cleaner.

Sincere thanks are extended to David, by Councillors, for his support and service to help keep our village clean and litter free.

The Parish Council is now inviting quotes for undertaking litter picking in the village for between 15 and 18 hours per month. Please forward your quotes/ proposals to me by close of business 25 September 2015 and please contact me should you need further information/ clarification.

PLEASE NOTE THE DATES FOR

UPCOMING MEETINGS: MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER MONDAY 5 OCTOBER As always, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise with the Parish Council, please contact me on 01400 282716 or email parishclerk@ longbenningtonparishcouncil.gov.uk Jane Evans Parish Clerk

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Long Bennington VPA Gardening Club June Visit

On a lovely evening on 23 June many of the members of the VPA made their way to Allington to visit the gardens of five members there. The gardens were looking fantastic and showed how very different gardens can be depending on their design, planting and how they evolve over time. There were also some lovely refreshments available. A really enjoyable evening all round.

August Day Trip

38 VPA members and family and friends went north on a Day Trip to Martin Fish’s garden near Ripon and then to the RHS’s garden Harlow Carr at Harrogate on 6 August.

Martin Fish has been in horticulture all his life and had previously been to speak to the Club some years ago. Since then he and his wife moved to Rainton in 2009 and created a lovely garden of about 3/4 of an acre from scratch. He showed us round the garden explaining how they had planned and put the various elements in place really inspiring! Harlow Carr was looking marvellous, helped by the sun coming out, and there were lots of lovely treats including the stream, the magnificent borders, the wildflower meadows and the kitchen garden to delight. As Wallace and Gromit might say A Grand Day Out!

Summer Show

It’s the VPA’s Summer Show on 5 September and again St James’s Hall will we hope be packed with flowers, cakes, fruit, veg and photos and crafts. Details are in the centre of this Parish News. All entries are very welcome - you absolutely don’t have to be an expert. But if you prefer do come and join us just to view the Hall looking its best and perhaps get a cup of tea and cake from 3.00pm to 4.30pm.

September Meeting

On 29 September at 7.30pm Sue Stephenson will be providing a light hearted talk about Puddle Paddock the garden she has developed since 1977.

If you have any questions or would like to join the Club call Bev Gledhill - Secretary on 01400 282239 or 07753 709513.

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Long Bennington Local History Society Programme 2015 -16

• 28/9/15 Zeppelins over Lincolnshire in 1915 • 26/10/15 Royal Visits to Lincolnshire from Edward II tp Elizabeth ii • 23/11/15 More Bits and Bobs with Festive Refreshments • 25/1/16 Sir Isaac Newton and Woolsthorpe Manor • 22/2/16 Uncle Tom – the life of Thomas Ferens • 21/3/16 Change in Lincolnshire Farming (AGM follows) • 25/4/16 Harlaxton Manor and Mrs. Van der Elst • May/16 Guided Tour of Harlaxton Manor and Afternoon Tea Anyone wishing to know more about Long Bennington History Society should contact John Jeffries on 01400 282606 or Shirley Dalton on 01400 281493

Collections for Grantham Food Bank

There is a collection in St. Swithun’s south porch for donations for Grantham Food Bank. You can also leave used spectacles, stamps, printer cartridges and mobile phones.

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More dates for your diary Monthly Afternoon Tea at Sedgebrook Held in Sedgebrook Social Club on the second Tuesday in the month from 2.30pm.

As well as coffee, tea and cake there is a raffle and sometimes a book swap.

Sedgebrook Social Club Keep fit £2 per session. Every Monday at 7pm. All welcome Bingo last Wednesday of the month at 7.45pm. £5 per book.

Linedancing 10.00 -11.30am. Thursdays.

Pilates every Thursday at 7.15pm. £5 per session Yoga every Friday at 7.30pm. £5 per session.

Club Opening Times Monday 9-11pm Friday 9-11pm Sunday 12.30-2.30pm Contact telephone : 01949 842152 Sedgebrook Parish Council Meeting Sedgebrook Parish Council will be meeting on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at Sedgebrook Social Club, 8 pm. You are very welcome to attend.The minutes and agendas are put on the village green notice board and are also published on the Parish Council section of the village website: www.sedgebrookvillage.weebly.com Allington Coffee Morning Wednesdays at Welby Arms 11am.

Allington Bible Study Group Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 2.30pm. A small and informal group, where everyone is friendly and new folks are always welcome. It’s lovely to sit down with like-minded people and get to know Jesus better, not to mention tea and cake!

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You don’t have to bring anything.

Contact Rev’d Stella Langdon-Davies on 281395 or 07976 380659 or by email: stellalangdondavies@btinternet.com Long Bennington Coffee Morning The Royal Oak every Thursday at 10.45am.

Everyone welcome.

Long Bennington Vicarage Group Held every Thursday at 7.30pm at St. Swithun’s vicarage. For details call 281281.

Long Bennington House Group A friendly Tuesday afternoon group who seek to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith through fellowship, study and discussion (with tea and cake to finish).

The meetings are fortnightly, beginning at 2.30pm. Why not join in? For more information contact Joy on 01400 281355, Rev’d Lilian on 01400 250729 or Rev’d Stella on 01400 281395.

Foston Coffee Morning 1st Wednesday of each month.

Foston Village Hall.

The next coffee morning is on 2 September from 10am to 11.30am.

Come and join us for tea, coffee and cake.

The cost is only £2 per person and there’s a chance to chat and make new friends. All welcome. Any profit will be shared between the church and village hall.

Foston Village Hall Forth coming events: Pub night. Friday 4th September 8pm Wednesday Lunch 16th September 12 1.30pm Ongoing events: Wednesday Lunch: 15th July 12 - 1.30pm Pub Night: 3rd July 8pm

Foston Village Hall Christmas Fair 21 November 12 - 3pm. Anyone wishing to have a stall at the event (£5) please contact Liz Sordy 01400282065 Foston Parent Toddler Group Foston Village Hall every Friday 9.30 - 11am £2 per family Methodist Monthly Coffee Morning 10am at the Methodist Chapel on the third Saturday each month and the next is on September 19.

Charity Car Wash at Foston A charity car wash is being held at Foston Village Hall on September 12 in aid of Cancer Research.

The event will be held between 10am and 2pm and refreshments will be served.

Cars £5. 4x4’s £7. Vans £10.

Choral Evensong Sunday 6 September in St Swithun’s at 6pm. St Wulframs choir will be coming to lead a service of Choral Evensong.

Everybody welcome.

WI Centenary Celebration The Long Bennington branch of the WI hopes everyone will help them celebrate 100 years of the WI movement.

On Saturday 19 September in the village hall the ladies will be offering complimentary tea, coffee and cakes between 2 and 4.30pm. This promises to be a very specail event with displays of craft and memorabilia on show. Please come and join in the celebrations. Everyone welcolme.

Ride+Stride continues to be the main fund-raiser for the Lincolnshire Churches Trust,. Around 200 sponsored cyclists, walkers, runners and horse-riders take part in the day and with 100 churches benefiting directly from taking part. Nearly 700 churches are open on the day. Participants devise their own route and can visit as many or few churches as they like. So on Saturday 12 September join in, visiting Lincolnshire’s beautiful and historic churches, and be sponsored for every church you visit. www.lincolnshirechurchestrust.org. uk/2015/03/ride-stride-2014/

A Special Light

Would you like Foston Church floodlights to shine? For just £5 you can have the Church Floodlit between 8pm and 11pm on an evening of your choice. Perhaps you would like to remember a special time or person.

For details contact Pete Drury on 01400 281660.

Foston Local History Booklet

The excellent publication by Mrs Marjorie Brieant and Mr Gordon Parker, first published in 1988, has been re-typed and re-printed and is now available again at £3 each. To obtain a copy contact Pete Drury on 01400 281660.

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The Villages Holiday to North Yorkshire Monday 12th to Friday 16th September 2016. By Travel Wright coach to Ravenhall Hotel, Ravenscar, Near Scarborough.

Beautiful sea views from cliff-top location. Indoor swimming pool, croquet lawn, spacious gardens. Dinner, bed and breakfast and transport Price: £378.50 per person. Single occupancy of double/twin room £60 supplement.

Itinerary to be confirmed, but will include free time in York and Hull on first and last days. Other optional excursions at extra cost (suggestions welcomed).Most places already reserved. If you wish to reserve your place, please contact Joy Jordan, 76 Main Road, Long Bennington. Tel: 01400 281355. Email: joy.jordan@focalpointuk.com.

Terms: £15 per person reservation deposit; remainder of deposit due late January 2016, both non-returnable. Balance due by 1st August 2016.

Long Bennington Christmas Lights Following last year’s success, we are again organising the Village Christmas Tree Light Up Celebrations. Father Christmas visits to command the lights and chat to the children – of any age! The Long Bennington Academy Choir will perform Community Carol Singing. ‘Mulled Wine’ and mince pies.

The Date: Friday 4th December 5.30 – 7pm – ish.

This year we invite even more of the community to take part and benefit from the event. Would your association/club/society like to take a free table in the village hall to promote your activities/ recruit new members or sell things to raise funds?

Do discuss this opportunity and let us have your suggestions and comments asap.

St Swithun’s Parish Church and Village Hall Committee c/o Joy Jordan, 76 Main Road, Long Bennington. joy.jordan@focalpointuk.com

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Long Bennington Pre-School We provide a safe, caring, stimulating and fun environment for children to play, learn and socialise.

Sessions run daily in Long Bennington Village Hall for children aged 2 to 4 years old.

FREE places for 3 and 4 year olds and some 2 year olds Feel free to call in or phone us on 07816 537242 email - longbenningtonpreschool@googlemail.com or visit: longbenningtonpreschool.weebly.com

OFSTED Report – June 2011 “Children are confident, settled and relate well to their peers and the staff. They excitedly arrive and immediately begin talking, giggling and socialising with their peers.”

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Church Flower Rotas For September St. Swithun’s Long Bennington 6th Mrs M Prothero 13th Mr R Pinder 20th Mrs J Day 27th Mrs J Day St. Peter’s Foston 6th No Service 13th Harvest 20th No Service 27th Mrs J Traynor

Potts Stores and Post Office CAR TAX CAR + HOME INSURANCE + TELEPHONE TOP-UPS + FOREIGN CURRENCY + TRAVEL INSURANCE + PLUS LOTS MORE !

Stuart & Sarah Forrester, 46 Main Road, Long Bennington

Tel: 01400 281942

Purpose built nursery in a rural location Offering quality care for children aged 3 months to 14 years.

Fully qualified staff.

Open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm Before and after school club School holidays and non-contact days also catered for.

Open for 51 week of the year 15 Hours FREE funding available for 2, 3&4 year olds 01636 626067 www.littlegatesforlittlepeople.weebly.com Find us on Facebook.

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Arts / Culture / Entertainment Activities Northern Ballet performs 1984.

A new ballet by Jonathan Watkins, based on Orson Wells’ book of the same name. The theme of conformity VERSUS love, re-imagined for a modern audience.

Two tickets available for Saturday 3rd October 2015 at 2.30pm. Cost £32.50.

Nottingham Theatre Royal

Les Trocadero De Montecarlo

The Trocks are an all-male company of brilliant ballet dancers, who interpret classical ballets with great wit. Great entertainment.

Friday 30th October 7.30pm. Tickets £24 each + £2 tram . Nottingham Royal Centre

Opera North perform Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate

Saturday 21st November 2.15pm . Tickets approx. £35 - £40.

If you are interested in seeing any of these, please contact Joy Jordan on 01400 281355 or email joy.jordan@focalpointuk.com

El Sueno (The Dream) Son Parc, Menorca Experience a blissful holiday!

Near beach, golf course and local amenities Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms 3 bath/shower rooms Proper swimming and paddling pool Flexible dates Rentals from £595pw

Contact: Joy Jordan, F.P. Holidays Tel: 01400 281355 Email: joy.jordan@focalpointuk.com

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Green Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125 James 2:1-10 (i11-13) 14-17 Mark 7: 24- end

Green Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 (or 19.1 - 6) James 3: 1-12 Mark 8: 27 - end

10.00 Holy Communion (SLD)

Green Proverbs 31:10 - end Psalm 1 James 3: 13 - 4.3, 7 -8a Mark 9: 30 - 37

Green Esther 7: 1 6, 9-10, 20-22 Psalm 124 James 5: 13-end Mark 9: 38-end

9:00 Said HC BCP 10:30 Morning Worship 10:30 Holy Communion

10:00 Morning worship (BS/JR) 9:00 Holy Communion 10:30 Holy Communion

13TH SEPT 20TH SEPT 27TH SEPT 15th Sunday after Trinity 16th Sunday after Trinity 17th Sunday after Trinity

10:00 Holy Communion (HO)

Date 6TH SEPT Lectionary 14th Sunday after Trinity date Colour Readings

Allington

10:00 Morning Worship (Lay team) 3.30pm Harvest Service 10:30 Holy Communion

Foston Long 10:30 Morning Worship Bennington 6:00pm Choral Evensong Sedgebrook 10:30 Morning Worship (JR)

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LONG BENNINGTON VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION (GARDENING CLUB)

SUMMER SHOW 2015

AND EXHIBITION OF HANDICRAFTS ST. JAMES’S HALL, LONG BENNINGTON

SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 3.00PM – 4-30PM PRESENTATION OF AWARDS 4-00PM JUDGES: Mrs R Drury. Mr G. Elms. Mr G Harrison.

Mrs R Marsh. Mrs H Taylor.

Refreshments and Raffle (drawn at 3-45pm) SILVER COLLECTION AT DOOR

OPEN SHOW – ALL ENTRIES WELCOME

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ENTRIES MUST BE STAGED BETWEEN 8.30AM AND 10.30AM (HALL MUST BE CLEAR BY 10.30AM FOR JUDGING) OPEN CLASSES PRESERVES AND PICKLES All jars must be between 8cm and 13cm tall 1.

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Jar of Blackcurrant jam Jar of Raspberry jam Jar of Strawberry jam Jar of Stone Fruit jam, any variety Jar of jam not in classes 1-4 Jar of Fruit jelly, any fruit Jar of Marmalade, using fresh fruit Jar of Lemon Curd Jar of cooked Chutney Jar of Piccalilli BAKING Entries to be displayed on plates Open class – entrants own recipe

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Victoria Sandwich – Open class Apple Pie – Open class 2 pieces of chocolate chip shortbread – Open class Mixed Grain Loaf – Open class ( Made by hand or machine ) Small Rosemary/Olive Ciabatta – Open class ( hand or machine ) Carrot Cake - Recipe on the back page.

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RULES 1.

Entries may be submitted to Mrs J Claxton, 1 Mills Close, Long Bennington, before 5th September, fee to be paid at time of entry. Telephone number 01400 282954.

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Competitors may enter any number of exhibits in any one class. Fee for each exhibit to be 10p CHILDREN’S CLASSES FREE!

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All exhibits to be in St. James’s Hall between 8.30am and 10.30am.

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In classes 1-16 the exhibits must be bottled or made by the exhibitor and all plant and flower exhibits must have been the property of the exhibitors for three months prior to the show date apart from those in Class 42 for which materials may be purchased. The Committee reserve the right to inspect the gardens of the exhibitors before and after the Show.

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Protests to be handed to the Show Secretary, in writing within one hour of the opening of the Show

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Exhibits must remain on show until 4.15pm.

Exhibitors are asked, if possible, to name the variety of their exhibits, but it is laid down that such naming or absence of name will not affect the judging. It is purely for the interest and guidance of others.

Your contributions are requested for the following and thank you for any donations: RAFFLE – Please contact Jackie Claxton on 01400 282954 CAKES FOR REFRESHMENTS–Mrs M. Elms,26 Manor Drive, LB

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SHOW AWARDS C.K.BROWN CUP -

For the most points in the show

ASSOCIATION CUP - For the most points in Classes 1-42 W.LANE CUP -

For the most points in Classes 56-72

GREENWOOD MEMORIAL - For the best exhibit overall in Classes 1-16 BROUGHTON CUP - For the best exhibit overall in Classes 17-72 with the exception of Classes 42 JOYCE DRURY MEMORIAL BOWL - For the best entry overall in Class 42 DEREK BREWER MEMORIAL - For the best VPA provided Geranium in Class 74.

H.MARTIN CUP -

For the most points in Children’s Classes

PRESIDENTS PRIZE -For the best exhibit in the Children’s Classes W.I.JOYCE DRURY MEMORIAL VASE - For the W.I. member with most points in Classes 1-42 NOTE - Winners of trophies are advised that these are not insured by the Association and they are asked to check with their Household Insurance Policies that such items are adequately insured whilst in their possession PRIZE MONEY TO BE PAID OUT AT 5.00PM AS FOLLOWS:First – 50p Second – 40p Third – 25p

HANDICRAFT EXHIBITION OPEN TO ALL

We would be delighted to see examples of your handicrafts which will be displayed on the stage at the Show.

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FLOWERS One Fuchsia One Begonia Plant in pot or bowl One Geranium or Pelargonium in pot or bowl Flowering pot plant other than in classes 17-19 One Coleus One Fern One Rex type Begonia Foliage pot plant other than in classes 21-23 (In Classes 17-24 pot not to exceed 20cm) Rose single stem 3 blooms – 3 distinct varieties Rose single stem – 1 specimen Roses, Polyanthus or Floribunda, 3 sprays Double blooms any colours Roses, Polyanthus or Floribunda, 3 sprays Single blooms any colours Asters, 3 double blooms, mixed colours Asters, 3 single blooms, mixed colours 3 stems spray chrysanthemums Gladioli, 3 spikes, any colours Gladioli, 1 specimen Dahlias, pom pom or ball, 3 blooms, any colours Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus, 3 blooms, any colours Dahlias, decorative, 3 blooms, any colours Dahlias, bedding 3 single or 3 double blooms, any colour One Orchid plant One Cacti or succulent Vase or bowl of mixed cut garden flowers Vase or bowl of any one variety of garden flowers Floral arrangement depicting - A SONG TITLE - using any foliage and/or accessories or containers, novelty containers included. Exhibit can be small or large but must not exceed 61cm in width. Cut flowers only, plants are not permitted.

Please provide the title of your exhibit.

To be arranged by the exhibitor.

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6 Tomatoes on a plate 6 Cherry Tomatoes on a plate A truss of ripe tomatoes Tea plate of one variety of soft fruit, displayed on leaves 6 Plums on plate, any one variety 6 Stone fruit, any one variety, excluding plums 5 Dessert apples, any one variety 5 Cooking apples, any one variety 5 Pears, any one variety 1 Cucumber, grown indoors/greenhouse.

1 Cucumber, grown outside in garden.

3 Capsicums, any one variety 3 Chillies, any one variety VEGETABLES 5 Runner Beans 5 French Beans 3 Leeks 3 Carrots with tops 5 White potatoes, one variety 5 Coloured potatoes, one variety 5 Onions, spring sets, not peeled, tops must be bent over, tied down and cut neatly 5.Onions, autumn sets, not peeled, finished as Class 62.

5 Onions, grown from seed,not peeled,finished as Class 62.

10 Shallots, on plate 3 Beetroot, with tops 1 pair courgettes 2 Lettuce, any variety, with roots 5 Radishes, one variety, with tops 6 Spring salad onions Collection of 6 fresh culinary herbs, labelled ‘Master Gardener’ – 1 fruit, 1 flower and 1 vegetable.

Additional foliage/accessories acceptable but complete display must not exceed A4 size.

MISCELLANEOUS Photograph “My Favourite Animal” no larger than 15cm x 12cm (Age over 14 years) Best Geranium– from plant plug, provided by the VPA.

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CHILDREN’S CLASSES PLEASE STATE AGE ON EXHIBIT! Age 5 years and under A. B. C.

Decorate a paper plate to look like a ladybird. (Max size 9”/23cms) Drawing of a caterpillar.

Necklace made of Pasta.

Age 6 to 9.

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Longest Runner Bean Decorate a paper plate to look like a ladybird. ( 9”/23cms ) Necklace made from flowers and leaves.

Age 10 and over G. H. I. J.

Longest Runner Bean Flower arrangement in a jam jar.

A piece of flapjack.

A photograph of my favourite animal.

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CARROT CAKE 175g light muscovado sugar 175ml sunflower oil 3 large eggs, lightly beaten.

140g grated carrot (about 3 medium ) 100g raisins Grated zest of 1 large orange.

175g self - raising flour.

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda.

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ( fresh grated gives best flavour ) For the frosting175g icing sugar.

1 or 2 tablespoons orange juice.

Preheat oven to 180c/gas 4/fan 160. Oil & line 18cm square cake tin.

Tip sugar into large mixing bowl pour in oil and add the eggs. Lightly mix with wooden spoon. Stir in grated carrots, orange rind and raisins.

Mix flour, bicarb of soda & spices and sift into bowl. Lightly mix all ingredients together.- mixture is fairly soft and almost runny.

Pour mixture into prepared tin and bake for 40-45 mins until feels firm & springy when pressed in centre. Cool in tin for 5 mins, turn it out, peel off paper and cool on a wire rack.

Beat together frosting ingredients in a small bowl until smooth – icing about as runny as single cream. Set cake on serving plate and drizzle the icing back and forth over the top of the cake letting it drip down the sides.

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Long Bennington Head Teacher Retires

On July 22 Mrs Eveliegh retired following 13 years as Head teacher at Long Bennington Church of England Academy.

Sue has led the school through outstanding Ofsted inspections and a multitude of Local, National and International competitions and awards. She is moving to Wales for her retirement. The community gifts were used to send her on her way with sheep for her new garden and an iPad that we hope she will use to send pictures of the sheep in their new home. The remaining monies were used to purchase a John Lewis gift voucher so she can choose something for herself in her new home.

Sue has never been someone who wants to draw attention from Presents the children and their An Autumn Concert successes. She did not want to have a Friday 9th October by the retirement party so a small afternoon tea was COLLINGHAM SINGERS held on the last day Preforming their “Top Twenty” of term for Governors A musical miscellany from medieval times to the 21st century and staff to attend. We singing songs from Musicals, Folk, Lennon & McCartney & many more... will miss Sue and wish At Allington Village Hall her a very peaceful In Aid of retirement.

Rainbows Hospice & CRY On another note the Tickets £5.00 Admission by ticket only Governors would like 7pm for 7.30pm Purchased at Allington Village Shop Bar available to welcome Becky King & The Welby Arms as the new Head teacher and look forward to working with her and welcoming her into our community.

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Long Bennington Football Club STARTING

“Walking Football”

Club V ision:

Long Bennington Football Club aims to provide “Football for All” in a happy and safe environment where players of all ages and abilities can play and love football.

Check it out on the BBC “Get Inspired” web site with Mike Bushell

But if you’re over 50 and want to play football?

Then this is for you!

We’re looking to hold sessions on Friday evenings 8pm - @9pm from

September, with trial sessions soon. As an added incentive, post football could involve a social drink in one of the village locals!

Everyone welcome ~ Starting Friday 11th September for more details, please contact Steve Longden on 07771 826821 or email Steve.longden@networkrail.co.uk

Long Bennington Football Club

Secretary: Steve Rowley, 4 Church Street, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts. NG23 5ES Tel: 07909857441

Email: steverowley349@btinternet.com

Home Fixtures – September 2015

Saturday 5th September Under 8’s V Farndon Colts

9.30am kick off Under 14’s V Radcliffe Olympic 10.30am kick off

Sunday 6th September Veterans V Southwell City B 2.00pm kick off

Saturday 12th September Under 10’s V Newark Town Trojans 9.30am kick off Under 11’s V Newark Town Warriors 10.00am kick off Under 12’s V Sutton on Trent 11.15am kick off

Sunday 13th September Seniors V Witham Wanderers 10.30am kick off

Saturday 19th September Under 7’s V Bottesford

9.30am kick off Under 10’s V W & C Tigers Black 9.30am kick off Under 14’s V Beeston Park Rangers 10.30am kick off

Saturday 26th September Under 11’s V Newark Town Arrows 10.00am kick off Under 12’s V East Bridgford 11.15am kick off

Sunday 27th September Seniors V Nobody Inn Athletic 10.30am kick off

New Newark League Notts YEL

East Mids Vets League

New Newark League New Newark League New Newark League

Arion GDSFL Premier

New Newark League New Newark League Notts YEL

New Newark League New Newark League

Arion GDSFL Premier

Come down and support your local club.

Fixtures for Under 9’s, U10 Girls, U12 Girls & U16 Girls had not been released at the time of going to print.

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Long Bennington Twinning Association LBTA are planning for the year ahead with some good events coming up.

The first event is the AGM social evening, which is on September 16 in the bar area of the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

They would like as many of you as possible to join them to hear about the proposed events including a planned trip to Bretteville in the the early summer.

They would really appreciate your input.

If anybody would like to be on the committee or be more involved in any way please contact Kim Roberts on 01400 283370 or any committee member.

Or email LBT@email.com Anne Laine 01400 282928

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Telephone: 01400 281240 Mobile: 07860 267178

Women’s Institute Centenary Celebration

An invitation from the Ladies of LONG BENNINGTON W.I. Please come along and help us to celebrate

100 years

OF THE NATIONAL W. I. MOVEMENT

Complimentary Tea, Coffee and Cake.

SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2.00 – 4.30 P.M. In Long Bennington Village Hall.

ALL WELCOME! Displays of craft and memorabilia

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS

For your own peace of mind and to make things easier for your family, we offer the E Gill & Sons Funeral Pre-Payment Plan.

For further information please contact us for a brochure or no-obligation home visit www.egillandsons.co.uk Email: info@egillandsons.co.uk 55 Albert Street, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4BQ Telephone 01636 677461 32 I Saxonwell Group Parish News

Need to know stuff......

Bin Collections

Black bin collections week beginning Silver bin collections week beginning

7 and 21 September 1, 14 and 28 September

Post Box Clearing Times

Long Bennington Monday to Friday 4:00pm Saturday 11am Foston Monday to Friday 4.00pm Saturday 8:30am Allington Post Office is based in the Village Hall on Tuesdays 1-4pm, Wednesdays 9am-1pm and Fridays 9am-12pm

Mobile Library

Long Bennington Village Hall Allington Gardens Allington Green

14 September from 10:30 to 11:30am 15 September from 2.15 to 3.15pm 15 September from 1.30 to 2pm

Did you know....

There is a free Waitrose bus that leaves every Wednesday from Long Bennington?

It leaves Church Street at 9.15 and the Royal Oak at 9.17 arriving at 9.50, leaving at 11.15 and arriving back at 11.50. Flyers with more details are available in store.

J. Tollafield Construction of Claypole A hole in the roof or a whole roof ?

A few concrete slabs or a large patio ?

A porch or a five bed roomed house ?

A path or a paved drive ?

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Tel. 01636 626603(office hours only) Mobile. 07949063677 e-mail: jamietollafield@uwclub.net

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Foston Village Hall Fete

Foston Village Hall committee members would like to thank all those who contributed to their Fete held on Saturday 27 June; * Doctor Longfield who opened the event. * Allington School who gave a tremendous ‘James Bond’ themed gymnastics display. * Stall holders who supported it and the ladies who were kept busy supplying refreshments. * The many volunteers who helped run games, setting up the tents and bunting to make the grounds, festive; and most of all helping to take it all down again! * Those who bought and sold raffle tickets - the running of the bar and bar-b-que plus ice creams - all made for a splendid afternoon. * The much enjoyed ‘Tug-of-war’ is likely to become a permanent finale.

Liz Sordy

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Tel: 01400 283131 Mobile: 07976 934447 E-mail: benny4447@aol.com

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Allington Pre-­‐School – a hidden gem It’s been a busy 6 months for Allington Pre School. In January 2015 we welcomed a new highly experienced manager, Marie Harris, and under her supervision our team have taken the opportunity to bring in some new ideas and improvements. We have extended our outdoor provision following a two-­‐day outdoor training session the team attended and we are focused on ‘Getting it right for 2 year olds’.

All this hard work has been rewarded by staff and parents seeing engaged, motivated and happy children as well as a huge thumbs up from Ofsted who awarded us with a Good certification at the end of May 2015 -­‐

In their words:

“Teaching is very good. Staff use accurate assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. They plan activities that promote learning, based on children's needs and interests. As a result, all children make good progress towards the early learning goals.”

“Staff form warm and caring relationships with children and are sensitive to their needs. Consequently, children feel secure and have a strong sense of belonging”.

“Staff liaise successfully with parents and other provisions children attend. This ensures they receive consistency in their care. As a result, children are well prepared for their future move, such as school.”

What this means is that not only do we offer a fantastic educational, as well as fun, environment for children to flourish but our Good rating also means we are able to offer funding for eligible 2 year olds.

What’s special about Allington Pre School?

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Close links with Allington Primary School with regular visits in the term prior to starting school We are a small, close knit and very caring pre-­‐school with low child to carer ratios We welcome children from the age of two (many local pre-­‐school admissions start from 3 years of age) We offer ‘full day’ sessions (many pre-­‐schools only offer morning sessions) as well as morning or afternoon only sessions (or a mix – whatever suits you) As we are a not for profit organisation, we are able to keep our session prices low for those not wishing to access funded hours We have close links with other settings for children who split their time allowing for continuity of learning

Looking to the future, we are extending our opening hours from September to 9am to 3pm Mon to Wed. However there is a fly in the ointment, in that his year, and last, we saw a number of our children move on to school so now we need lots of new children to join us.

So please spread the word to your family and friends. Come and see us at a time that suits you. Take us up on our offer of a free taster session.

Call/Email Marie or Lisa on 07901 197931 / allingtonpreschool@gmail.com or follow us on our Facebook page -­‐ Allington & Sedgebrook Pre School 36 I Saxonwell Group Parish News

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ALL ASPECTS OF GROUNDWORKS UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING BLOCK PAVING AND SLABBING DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS SHED BASES FENCING AND LANDSCAPING

All work undertaken to customer requirements Telephone: 078100 16682 OR 01400 281409

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Long Bennington WI

The July meeting of the LB W.I. took place on Tuesday 7 July. There were over 30 members attending and they enjoyed a lively and interesting illustrated talk on Japanese Flowers, Festivals and Food delivered by Russ Yates, a garden consultant, who had lived and worked in Japan for seven years as an Embassy garden adviser.

He explained that the Japanese celebrate something nearly every month of the year and his slides allowed an insight into the fascinating culture of that country.

Instead of the usual meeting in August 40 members, partners and friends spent the evening of August 11th cruising down the River Trent at Nottingham whilst enjoying a delicious carvery meal. They could not have chosen a sunnier, calmer evening.

The next meeting is on 1 September at 7.30pm when the speaker will be Mary Elmer, a talented spinner and weaver, whose talk is entitled “From Fleece to Finish”. Do come and join in the fun. Ladies, if anyone has any completed flowers please bring them along to the meeting.

2015 sees the 100th anniversary of the National Federation of WIs. See page 31 to find out how you can help to celebrate this event on Saturday 19 September.

Jean Higgs For details of membership contact Jeanne Day on 282873.

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TEL/FAX 01400 282020 MOBILE 07815 323708

CHORAL EVENSONG

sung by St Wulfram’s Church Choir, Grantham

a service of choral outreach, enabled by the Philip Lank Trust, registered charity no. 1135362

at St Swithun’s Church, Long Bennington, Sunday 6 September at 6pm

Harvest festivals Foston

Sunday 13 Sept Lunch at 1pm. Service in church at 3.30pm

Allington

Harvest Supper 7pm Friday 2 October in the Village Hall Harvest Service 10am 4 October in Church

Sedgebrook

Harvest Service 10:30am 4th October lead by Janet Rogers

Long Bennington

Harvest Supper Friday 9 October in St James Village Hall.

Harvest Service 10:30am Sunday 11 October in Church.

Tickets for meals will be available shortly in local churches.

Loveden Deanery All Souls Service

A special service to remember and give thanks for our departed loved ones will be held at St Swithun’s Church, Long Bennington on Sunday 1 November at 2pm. Names will be read out and a candle lit for each of them. All are welcome. If you would like your loved one’s name included, or further details, please contact Rev’d Harriet Orridge Tel: 01400 281281 40 I Saxonwell Group Parish News

Foston Book Club

The club last met in July when the majority had read The Boy that Never Was by Karen Perry. Most found it a good read and concurred with the excellent reviews – definitely a mystery worth reading. One reader had nearly finished The Miniturist by Jesse Burton but was not recommending it as a must-read.

The next meeting is 15 September and the book choice is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The group felt it ought to read this Pulitzer prize-winning classic before potentially moving onto its new (and not as acclaimed) sequel, Go Set a Watchman.

The club welcomes all newcomers so if you would like to join, please contact Lucy on rnj.bliss@btinternet.com or (01400) 282661 for more details.

Foston Harvest Lunch

The annual village Harvest Lunch is being held at 1pm on Sunday 13 September at the Village Hall. It is always a wonderful time to get together and enjoy lunch and a good catch up. The Harvest Lunch follows the Church Service which is at 3.30pm.

Tickets cost £7 (£3.50 for under 12s) from Lucy Bliss (282661) or Debbie Starr (282719). Soft drinks will be served but feel free to bring your own wine. Numbers are restricted so reserve your space soon.

Foston Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting in Foston seems to have become a very popular annual event – and it is back on 30 October at 8pm at the Village Hall. Waitrose kindly facilitate the evening for us and provide different and interesting wines to tempt and stretch our tastebuds. It’s advisable to walk not drive. Tickets are priced £10 from Lucy Bliss (282661) or Pete and Rita Drury (281660). Tickets must be purchased before 23 October and profits go to St Peter’s Church, Foston.

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Letters to the Editor Superfast Broadband for Sedgebrook

I have been informed by Online Lincolnshire that the cabinet which sources the majority of the phone lines in Sedgebrook village is Bottesford 5 which became ‘ready for service’ yesterday. This means that products can be ordered from it in two weeks and everyone within the village who is connected to this cabinet should be able to sign up to a superfast product. Residents need to know about the upgrade and that on around the 14August they need to be contacting their internet service providers.

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The Saxonwell Group Ministry Team

All numbers have the prefix 01400 unless otherwise stated Parish Priest Rev’d Harriet Orridge vicar.saxonwell@gmail.com Rev’d Stella Langdon-Davies (Ret’d) stellalangdondavies@btinternet.com Administrator Jill Froggatt (works Thursday mornings at the Vicarage) Parish News Editor Sue Baggaley parishnews.saxonwell@gmail.com

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Church Contacts St Swithun’s, Long Bennington

Church Wardens Joy Jordan 76 Main Road 281355 Mary Dring Costa Row 281178 Treasurer Dr Jane Cowley, Chapel House Main Road 282691 Church Flowers Mrs B Holmes 281437 Bell Ringing Brian Churchyard (Tower Capt) 281005

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St Peter’s Foston

Church Warden & Sec Peter Drury Rose Cottage, Long Street 281660 Church Warden Jenny Bullock 281611 Treasurer Debbie Starr 15 Burgin Close 282719 Holy Trinity Allington Church Warden John Swallow 282627 Church Warden/Treasurer Chris Dicken 7 Park Road 281524

St Lawrence Sedgebrook Contact person Church Flowers

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Rev’d Mark Roberts

01636 706264 Secretary Mrs E Egglestone 281439 Treasurer Mr M Gledhill 282239

Parish Council Clerks

Long Bennington Jane Evans Mon 10:30-12:30 @Village Hall 282716 parishclerk@longbenningtonparishcouncil.gov.uk Foston Mrs Wendy McCallin 282001 Allington Sharon Milne allingtonpc@gofast.co.uk Sedgebrook Jane Branton sedgebrookpc@talktalk.net 01476 577175

Community Contacts

Long Bennington Medical Centre 10 Valley Lane 281220 Prescription re-order line 282992 Book Groups: Long Bennington Moire Barnabas 283313 Foston Lucy Bliss rnj.bliss@btinternet.com 282661 44 I Saxonwell Group Parish News

Useful Contacts Village Halls: Booking Secretary’s

Long Bennington Sue Mckinley

07816 267927 Foston Liz Sordy 282065 Allington 281042 Sedgebrook Social Club 01949 842152

Uniform Groups at Foston

Rainbows: (Village Hall Tuesday 4:45pm until 5:45pm) 1stfostonrainbows@gmail.com Scout Group (all at Gorrie Hall, Chapel Lane, Foston) Beaver Scouts: Jenny Wyn (Mon 6:30-7:30pm) 282301 Cub Scouts: Kim Roberts (Wed 6:3-8pm) 283370 Scouts Kim Roberts (Thurs 7-9pm) 283370 Explorer Scouts Adrian Roberts (Mon 7:45-9:30pm) 283370

Women’s Institute: (each meets monthly in their local village hall) Long Bennington Foston Allington

Jeanne Day Monica Winters Pam Jackson

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Playing Fields Facilities Booking Manager:

Long Bennington Gemma Walker 07790 759956 Playing Field Management Committee: Phil Owen 282471

Toddler Groups: Long Bennington Foston Allington

Katy Miller 07723 962300 Jenny Wynn 282301 Dionne dionne.mcmahon87@gmail.com

Pre-school Playgroups:

Long Bennington Sam Dell

0772396230 Allington Sarah Edwards allingtonpreschool@gmail.com Bowls Club Rob Miller 281209 Doll Club Anne Scott 282567 Drama Group Mrs Swarbrick 281130 Friendship Club Nicola Thorpe 07904 182752 God’s Acre Gordon Scott 282567 Guides Mrs N Redfern 281798 Junior Football Club Gary Clarkson 07971 784855 History Society John Jeffries 282606

Shirley Dalton 281493 Twinning Association Kim Roberts 283370 Village Produce Assoc Bev Gledhill bev.stquinton@waitrose.com 282239 Saxonwell Group Parish News I 45

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