Trentside Links Issue 171

Trentside Links Church Restoration

Work gets underway in Torksey

www.trentsidelinks.org Issue 171 • May 2013

What a Feast

Reflections on an annual celebration

A free community magazine covering the villages of Brampton • Drinsey Nook • Fenton • Gate Burton • Kettlethorpe • Knaith • Laughterton Marton • Newton on Trent • Park Farm • Stow Park • Thorney • Torksey • Torksey Lock

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Deadline for next issue Your next issue of Trentside Links is published on the 15th of July. Please send all contributions to the magazine by the 30th of June.

Contributions We welcome contributions to your magazine on all matters of interest to the community. Address for correspondence: 7 Lincoln Road, Fenton, Lincs LN1 2EP.

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Trentside Links committee Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCY Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Barratt Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Oliver Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Farley Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Rose

Distributors of the magazine Brampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Farley Drinsey Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCY Fenton (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris East Fenton (2) . . . . . . . . Sue Eyton-Williams Gate Burton . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Hammond Kettlethorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne Harris Knaith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary Burke Laughterton (1) . . . . . . . . Bob Watkinson Laughterton (2) . . . . . . . . . . Carol Penny Laughterton (Home Farm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amy Willis Marton (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen Gee Marton (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Moody Newton on Trent (1) . . . . . . . . Gill Kyme Newton on Trent (2) . . . . Roger Vorbeck Park Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANCY Stow Park . . . Rodge & Alison Brownlow Thorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Collins Torksey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Rose Torksey (The Elms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alan & Gill Watson Torksey Lock . . . . . . . . . . Dennese Gore Torksey Lock (Little London Park) . . . . . .

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Contents

Issue 171 15 May 2013

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News 3 daffodil walk

Raising funds at Gate Burton Hall

4 st peter's church torksey Updates & photos on the restoration work

7 the bells at kettlethorpe Fundraising and longterm plans to restore the bells at local church

Bygones 9 aircraft made in lincoln A reflection of Lincoln's importance in the war effort

Newborn Lambs

11 marton feast

Our cover this month shows newborn lambs as captured by Geoff Lloyd. The unusually long cold period meant that lambs along with spring flowers arrived slightly late this year.

Reports

We would love to feature more photos from readers so why not send them in!

A reflection on the annual event

16 WI update

News from the Kettlethorpe & District WI

Trentside Links online

17 police updates

facebook.com/trentsidelinks

Notices

twitter.com/trentsidelinks

News from your local team

20 community notices Local events, dances & more

22 church notices

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Your service & clergy details

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www.trentsidelinks.org Cover picture New born Lambs at Gate Burton

by Geoff Lloyd

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Daffodil Walk

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e were so lucky with the weather for our ‘Daffodil Walk’. After so many drab weeks with really cold easterly winds we got a lovely sunny day with the wind in the west.

Pictures l to r back are: Geraldine Jones, Dick Wright, Jill Hansen, Elliott Oliver. Front: Charlotte Oliver

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ell done to a group of swimmers from the Trentside region who took place in the Rotary Club Swimarathon raising money for the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. In total the team raised £675. The Swimarathon last year raised over £5000 which they expect to beat this year and money continues to pour in from all those that took part from the Lincoln area.

The Swimarathon is an annual event and next year we are hoping for more swimmers to help raise more money for important local causes.

Further information on next years' event will be published in Trentside Links once available.

Dick Wright Kettlethorpe

Although the daffodils had not come out according to plan we had a really lovely afternoon with many people enjoying afternoon tea on the lawn and loggia at the hall.

Thank you to everyone who came along, we really were pleased to see so many people; the only problem was the boiler could not keep up with the demand for tea!

We also have to say a huge “thank you” to Mr and Mrs Morris for the use of their lovely home and gardens, without which this could not have been possible.

The result of our efforts was a muchneeded boost of over £500 toward the maintenance of our lovely little church, thanks to you all.

Winners of the treasure hunt were Mr and Mrs F Harris of Fenton and Miss Laura Kitchenson of Marton, and the bowls was won by Mr David Farrow of Kexby.

Helen Nicholson St Helen’s Church, Gate Burton

Kettlethorpe Village Hall Annual General Meeting Thursday 23 May 2013 7.00 pm New Committee Members Required We would be pleased to receive your support Acknowledgement Kettlethorpe Village Hall Committee would like to thank Kettlethorpe, Fenton & Torksey Lock and Torksey Parish Councils for their generous donations towards urgent roof & drainage repairs.

Also, the help from local businesses.

It's very much appreciated.

Coffee Afternoons May 18th 2013 at Verity House, Church Lane, Torksey and June 15th at St Peter’s church Torksey 2-4pm Proceeds to St Peter’s church

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St Peter's Church Torksey Renovations are underway

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s readers will be aware from the scaffolding around the tower of St Peter's, work is ongoing and presently concentrating on renewing/replacing the old rotten timberwork.

Millfield Golf Club Affordable GOLF - One of the lowest cost clubs in the Midlands Contact John Thomson on 07722 055713 www.millfieldgolfclub.co.uk

We are however pleased to announce that the PCC has won a ÂŁ2000 grant towards the repairs from Lincolnshire Churches Trust and we are very grateful to them for their support.

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We hope by the next edition of Trentside Links that the works will be substantially completed and that things are getting back to normal. It's a very difficult time for those connected with the life of the church.

Richard Farley On Behalf of The PCC

Newton on Trent Oil Club Now up and running at www.oil-club.co.uk with this link direct to our site http://tinyurl.com/6wvywjr We currently have 20+ members and are looking for more villages to join us.

Current prices are 2p per litre below best standard price.

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Lincolnshire Group of The Hardy Plant Society

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ave YOU heard of the Hardy Plant Society?

The HPS is a charity that informs and inspires lovers of plants and gardens.

It is an international society and was formed in 1957 by a group of eminent gardeners and nurserymen. The founding four were Alan Bloom, Arthur Hellyer, Will Ingerson and John Sambrook.

Our current President is Roy Lancaster, OBE, who has supported the society for decades.

The aim of the HPS is to give its members information about the wealth of both well known and little known perennials and to ensure that all worthy plants remain in cultivation and have the widest possible distribution.

There are over 40 friendly local groups across the UK and the Lincolnshire group, formed in 1989, hold their lively meetings at the William Farr Church of England School, Lincoln Road, Welton, LN2 3JB. There is ample parking on-site.

The school is accessible by wheelchair.

Members travel here from all over the county - from the Wash to the Humber and come from Doncaster and Nottinghamshire too. All levels of gardeners, of any age, are very welcome.

In fact, anyone with enthusiasm and a love of gardening. Gardeners enjoy meeting other gardeners and it is a very good way of making friends. Our aim is to encourage young members who will, of course, be our future. And, after all age is only a number whether we are young or slightly older!

Visitors and new members will receive a warm welcome and the opportunity to share ideas and information in a convivial environment. We have seven speakers annually: in January (after our AGM), February, March, April, September, October, November and a plant sale (everyone welcome) in May; with a host of activities during the summer months. Our talks are diverse and afterwards we adjourn for a welcome cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. Members plant sales at most meetings.

Jane McInerney

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Lincoln Sounds Ladies' Harmony Chorus

For more information on joining the society you can email: hps.lincs@gmail.com or write to: Mr & Mrs H Jones Shiloh Birchwood Grange Lincoln LN6 0LB or visit the website at: www.lincshps.org.uk Our diary for the remainder of 2013: Saturday, 28 September - 2pm Speaker - Jill Exley York Gate, The Making of an English Garden.

At William Farr Church of England School, Lincoln Road, Welton, LN2 3JB. Visitors & new members very welcome.

We have wheelchair access and disabled WCs. Saturday, 26 October - 2pm Speaker - Michael Myers Garden Structures and Sculptures.

At William Farr Church of England School, Lincoln Road, Welton, LN2 3JB. Visitors & new members very welcome.

We have wheelchair access and disabled WCs. Saturday, 23 November - 2pm Speaker - Barry Gayton Weird and Wonderfuls of the Plant Kingdom.

At William Farr Church of England School, Lincoln Road, Welton, LN2 3JB. Visitors & New Members very welcome We have wheelchair access and disabled WCs. Why not come along to one of these meetings as a visitor, hear an interesting and illustrated talk by a knowledgeable speaker and afterwards join us for tea/ coffee and biscuits.

It’s a good way to make new friends.

Cost: £3 Members' plant stall at most meetings.

Have you been bit by the musical bug? Has the hit TV series ‘Smash’ or the recent film adaptation of Les Miserables left you wishing you could sing breathlessly like Marilyn Monroe or wistfully like Anne Hathaway? Would you like to sing in four-part harmony?

Lincoln Sounds ladies’ chorus is pleased to announce our third annual one-day workshop. This year, we will be learning ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from Les Miserables.

Our workshop will be held on the first of June from 9.30am and will include a concert you can invite your family and friends to at the end. The workshop is open to all women of any age no matter what their musical skill or experience.

For more information or to register please see our website www.lincolnsounds.org our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LincolnSounds or you can email events@lincolnsounds.org No internet? No problem, ring Rebecca on 01673 860030.

We hope to see you there!!

Urgently Needed The Trentside Links urgently requires distributors for the following areas:

Park Farm If you feel you are able to help please contact us on 01427 718837.

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What's on

At Sturton by Stow Children's Centre

PEEP sessions For babies and children (0-4 years) these sessions offer a wide range of natural play experiences for young children that support them to develop, learn and have fun with you – their parents. Mondays

Childminders Group This group will run throughout the year including school holidays. This group both includes various activities and toys to play with, no booking required. (Childminders must be Ofsted registered.)

Mini-Movers Mini Movers are fun play-based activity sessions which help to develop physical and social skills in pre-school children.

Tuesday (Term Time only)

Home Start Family Group

Tots on Tour at Poly Platt School Scampton

Fundamentals

For children from 12 months (who are confidently walking) up to 32 months.

This group is aimed at enabling and helping children to become confident communicators. For more info visit the website: www.totsontour.co.uk Fridays (Term Time only)

Home Start Family Group offers support and friendship. It is a great place to meet other families. We have fun activity each week and light snacks. Wednesday

A Stay & Play group for the under 5s, run by one of our dads, it’s a safe place for parents and children to play in a new environment and a way to meet new people and make friends.Thursday

Toy Library A stay and play session with your children, lots of laughter. The groups run craft activities during the session which are fun for both children and parents/carers. Toy hire is available but with a small price to pay.

Wednesday.

Child Health Clinic Runs the second Monday of every month except for bank holidays 2.00 - 3.00pm.

Please just call in and have your child (0 - 5yrs) weighed and have any questions answered.

Citizen Advice Bureau

Debbie Bratby from West Lindsey CAB can advise and support you in dealing with a whole range of issues that may be affecting family life. To book an appointment call (01427) 667643.

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BELLS AT KETTLETHORPE

PARKING ENHANCEMENT

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I write to ask for your help. If anyone feels very strongly either way about the work that is proposed, I would be grateful to hear from you in writing to:

But all that has changed.....

couple of issues ago of the Trentside Links I wrote and explained what the Church Council at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Kettlethorpe were proposing to do with the bells and the clock in the tower. Things are progressing and we are now trying to obtain grants from various grant-giving bodies.

Rev Stephanie Prosser, 69 Mill Lane, Saxilby LN1 2HN. If anyone has any suggestions to whom we could approach for a grant I would be very grateful to hear from you.

If all goes well and we can raise the money it is possible that the work will be done in the summer of 2014. I promise to keep you in touch with the situation.

Thank you for your help.

Stephanie Prosser

n rainy weather, visiting the Kettlethorpe church of St Peter and St Paul was something of a problem..... churchgoers tiptoed through puddles, shoes were muddied, bridal gowns had to be carefully hoisted, but due to financial cuts there was no cash available for any remedial work to be carried out.

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grass and in no time at all, the job was done. Kettlethorpe church forecourt had a clean, flat car-parking space, ready to welcome its first visitors, happy in the knowledge that their mud-spattered clothing will be a thing of the past.

Thanks to the help given by GTM KV, the main contractors working on the new water treatment plant at Newton on Trent, these difficulties are a thing of the past.

GTM KV were asked by Kettlethorpe Parish Council if they were able to help and shortly afterwards assistant project manager, Alexa Fernand, came along on a typical winter’s day to see the problem first-hand.

After chatting with members of the council, it was just a matter of days before shuttering strips were provided, several tons of hardcore were tipped and rolled, marker posts were erected to protect the

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Doctor Kathryn Fickling

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t was hard to get into Willingham village hall one evening at the end of March. No - it was not a show or scholarly talk, it was an unusual and spontaneous party, a mixture of thanks and farewell for the doctor who was leaving after 28 years of working in several local surgeries.

On the stage were tributes large and small, among them a full patio set and gold watch. Good refreshments were available as the doctor mingled with everyone who wanted to say goodbye.

She is not retiring from medicine, and may well be seen by those who have occasion to visit Lincoln or John Coupland Hospital for certain treatments.

Elise Hawker Lea

Marton Village Hall for Hire

Events in Kettlethorpe KETTLETHORPE COUNTRY FAIR 29th JUNE 2013 In the grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall 12-4pm Stalls by various organisations and crafters with the usual games (plus a foxy ferret) and tombola Clay Pigeon Shooting, with qualified instructors for novices, guns and cartridges provided. Novice prize and a competition.

BBQ to also include hot pork sandwiches and other refreshments Grand Draw at 3.30pm First prize £100 Admission free

PICNIC IN THE PARK THE KIRKS IN CONCERT 28TH JUNE 2013 In the grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall

Holds up to 150 Cost £10 per hour or £7 per hour for villagers

Bring your own picnic and also your own rugs, tables and chairs if you wish although there will be a limited number of chairs and tables available.

Contact the Caretaker:

Grounds open from 6pm with the concert to start at 7pm.

Ticket price £10

Derrick Taylor on 01427 788129

Marquees will be in situ if the weather is inclement

Want to try some excellent football training sessions?

We are running four football taster sessions with our under 11 team Saxilby Spitfires (season 2013-2014).

These will take place on Saxilby recreation field on Tuesdays April 23rd, 30th and May 7th,14th from 6-15pm until 7-45pm.

If you were born between 01/09/02 and 31/08/03 this will qualify you by age to attend.

This is open to both boys and girls.

Please contact Stew on 07702 671470 or John on 07714 039563 to book your place.

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recent talk given by Charles Parker to the Sturton & Stow Historical Society was both enlightening and entertaining in so many ways.

Increasingly as we read and hear about the current demise of Britain's manufacturing industry it may come as a surprise to those people who are not local, or who have moved to the area fairly recently, that at the time of WWI Lincoln was one of the largest aircraft production centres in the world. Yes, the world! Approximately 6,000 men and women were engaged in 'war service' on aircraft work in the city.

Names synonymous with the city in the past such as Ruston, Procter & Co, Robey & Co, Clayton & Shuttleworth Limited, all played an enormous part during that 1914-18 war.

to stock instead of acting upon order requests. By doing this he increased his market because customers didn't have to wait so long for their particular piece of equipment and so they in turn spoke to their neighbours and friends, and hence the order books began to fill up.

The company soon became Ruston, Procter & Co Limited and expanded rapidly. In 1914 the works covered 100 acres and had over 5,000 employees.

This expansion was just in time for the outbreak of war and they were the first company to venture into aircraft production in response to a call from the government. All companies who took on orders for the government became 'controlled establishments' a kind of semi-nationalised company for the war effort.

With a lot of young men rushing off to join up this depleted the workforce considerably. However this problem was solved in two ways, the government stopped the recruitment of skilled labour and women were taken on to do a lot of the 'mundane' work. The idea of women working in these factories was initially fiercely opposed by the trade unions so the government came up with what we would today call PR thinking. These women were called 'munitionettes' - a play on the word 'suffragette' to give the women an idea that they were meeting an important role in the war - which we now know they actually did! It also meant the

Charles provided us with so much information supported by wonderful archive photographs I can't replicate the talk to its advantage really but to give you a flavour I shall try and put down the main points.

I am sure most of you have heard the name of Ruston in connection with the city - and to be exact Joseph Ruston who was one of the first entrepreneurs of his day. It was in 1857 that he became a partner in a small Lincoln millwrights’ business of Burton & Procter. Joseph's marketing abilities were ahead of the time and he began building machines

The mighty Handley Page 0/400 was built by Clayton and Shuttleworth

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Ruston Proctor Works where Camels and the AT were built.

all the shopping areas along there) as it was in the early part of the 20th Century, absolutely covered with huge bays, hangars and factories with thousands of men and women all engaged in the output of aircraft parts.

Clayton and Shuttleworth Titanic Works, Lincoln. The Factory where the Sopwith Camels were built.

men still felt in charge because they were only allowing the women to tackle the more mundane jobs!

In 1915, only one year into the war, there was an issue - 'The Shell Crisis', a shortage of artillery shells on the front lines and David Lloyd George was put in charge of the new government department of the Ministry of Munitions.

The Shell Crisis was a significant factor in the fall of the Liberal Government of the day, in favour of a coalition, and also in the rapid rise to power of the new Minister of Munitions, Lloyd George, who would replace Asquith as Prime Minister the following year.

Lloyd George recognised you had to get the best people in the best positions and he went out into the country to find these 'best' companies and came to Lincoln. He is quoted as saying “This is an engineers’ war”.

After Ruston Procter & Co, Robey & Co

early in 1915 became the second Lincoln firm to go into aircraft manufacture closely followed by Clayton & Shuttleworth Limited. Robey & Co were however the only company to design and build their own prototype aircraft.

Most people have heard of the Sopwith Camel in relation to the the First World War and Clayton & Shuttleworth became the fourth contractor to build this aeroplane having received an order in March 1917. These aircraft were produced in the famous Titanic Works until 1919 - these works were named as such because they were built at the same time as the infamous ship and were also the same length as the Atlantic liner.

I would love to embellish more on the happenings of these companies during this period but I don't have the time and I don't want to bore you all! However next time you drive into Lincoln along Tritton Road you may want to try and envisage this area (Morrisons, the University and

Sharron Banham Sturton & Stow Historical Society

CALLING ALL LOCAL HISTORIANS Do you or a family member have a story to tell of life in the Trentside region?

Are you a budding historian who would like to research & write articles for your magazine?

We are on the lookout for volunteers who would like to work on the magazine.

If you think you can help why not call us on 01427 718837

Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following people who contributed to our Bygone features.

Examples of the Sopwith Gun Bus which were built by Robey & Co, of Lincoln. Numbered 3845 (foremost) and 3846, they are on their way for testing at Bracebridge.

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Sharron Banhamz and scrap books collected by Doris Kitchinson and Denise Lockwood.

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The Marton Feast

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e were lucky enough to be loaned some scrapbooks that were put together by some forward thinking ladies of the village and contain newspaper clippings and photos of events from times gone by.

Before we scan the books and put them in our archives we would like to give you a glimpse of what treasures we found inside.

One thing that did stand out and featured at least once in all of the books was the Marton Feast, which also incorporated the villages of Gate Burton and Brampton. It was a really big affair that seemed to span a whole week climaxing at the weekend with two days packed with events!

We know that the feast was a popular event a long time ago as shown in the

photo above; however we do not have an exact date. It ceased sometime just before the Second World War and was re-instated some forty years later in 1978. It is from this date that our photos continue.

So ignoring the pun please feast your eyes on these wonderful photos taken across the years at the Marton Feast.

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Feast of Fun at Marton Weekend

The judges received a white carnation buttonholes and bouquets of carnations and chrysanthemums.

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The Morris dancers gave a display, there was music from the pipe band, the Vikings hire wire act, an archery display

by Mick Houghton and a tug-of-war competition which was won by Trentport with Bassetlaw as runners-up.

From a newspaper article in 1978 fter an absence of 40 years the ‘Marton Feast’ was revived at the weekend and many people hope it will once again be an annual event.

Much hard work was put in by committee members and many helpers, who ensured that all sections of the community could be involved in what proved to be a very successful and enjoyable time for all.

The feasting opened with a buffet and dance on Friday in a large marquee on the parish field and a large crowd enjoyed dancing to the music of the Jack Smith Sound and the Tornadoes disco.

Chief guests were television newsman Alan Hardwick and his fiancé Miss Julie Cryer. Mr Hardwick performed the formal opening ceremony. Later joined by Councillor Mrs Jill Westgarth and Mr Nigel Taylor, Mr Hardwick and Miss Cryer judged the fancy dress competition.

Winners were: Infants - Phillip Molson and Ian Moles ; Juniors - Emma Worrell and Tina Molson ; Seniors – Mr B Gelder and Mr B Bealby.

There were also various games and stalls and refreshments served by the helpers.

A licensed bar was provided by the staff of the Castle Inn on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Disco gogo dancers contributed two interlude spots and the feast trio of Tim Farquhar, Roy Staniforth and Ian Kitchinson sang.

A raffle for a large piece of beef was won

by Mrs G Roach, and a hard-working group of ladies handled the mammoth task of providing refreshments for 300 dancers.

Saturday opened with the final of the Feast Cup junior football competition in which Sudbrooke beat Guinness 6-2.

The afternoon festivities began with a spectacular parade through the village led by the Lindsey pipe band, the East Stockwith Morris dancers, fancy dress competitors and the 1st Marton Scouts.

Nail-driving. This time by Mr McNee - was a feature of Marton Feast.

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Winners of the various events were: Skittles, Mr Valley ; clay pigeon shoot, Mr L Jubb ; bean bags, Mrs Roe ; miniature skittles, Miss Stear ; tunnel ball Miss Cryer ; ski ball, Andrew Hill ; target bean bags, Mrs Boylan ; bowls, Clive Liversidge.

Children’s sports were organised by Mrs Boylan and the winners each received certificates and prizes.

In the evening a disco was run for children in the marquee. Music was provided by Mrs Brignull and Robert Leaning. A whist drive took place in the parish hall. Mr W Gibson as MC. Winners were: ladies - Mrs Hewerdine, Mrs Moody and Ms Toulson ; gents - Mr G Hill, Mr J Dixon and Miss Brown.

Raffle winner was Mrs Hobbins ; miniature drive winners Mrs Vickerman and Mr Robinson.

Winner of a Sunday fishing match was Keith Ford with a weight of 12½oz.

Equal second were Mr D ford and Mr C Liversidge. In the afternoon a football match entertained a good crowd with the over 25s taking on the under 25s.

The younger team won 5-4. A mock cup made by Mr Gelder was presented to the winning team and a bottle of champagne was opened. To close the Feast on Sunday evening a United Service was held in St Margaret’s church, with a full attendance.

The service was taken by the Rev Cook of Saxilby and organist was Mrs Roach. The church was decorated by Mrs H Tudor.

The collection was for the Feast funds.

Opener Alan Hardwick (former Calendar presenter & now Police Commisioner for Lincolnshire) receives instruction on the longbow from Mick Houghton at Marton Feast.

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Pictures from the 1980 Marton feast

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Trentside Reports Reports from the Kettlethorpe & District Women's Institute

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his was AGM time round again but well-attended on a grey and damp evening - so the telly had nothing spellbinding to offer! Our committee, bless them, are almost all safely restored to giving us a good time for the next twelve months, and here I like to remind them that we are grateful for all the hard work they put in.

Our secretary read a report of the past year's activities and the treasurer assured us that, as a well-known comedian told his audience, “We, m keepin' our end up!”

Our old (and new) president said it was always her aim we continued to work, play and keep caring for one another, before presenting our competition trophy to this year's winner - Janet Wilcocks, followed in marks by Vivienne Elliott and Ann Close.

Charities: Each year we choose another two to support and this time it is the turn of Cancer Research, plus our ongoing favourite of 'ROADS' which signifies continuing our interest of a country area in Romania which we have seen grow up out of the original dreadful orphanages that were there some years ago.

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but our spring programmes are about to begin. The group spring meeting is in Saxilby on April 19. A curry night is to be held on June 15 in the Festival Hall, Market Rasen, followed by a treasure hunt on the 26th. Further ahead the August group meeting will be in Willingham, when we shall be hearing about bread-making.

Looking (briefly) to next winter it has been decided to replace the usual carol service with a suitable Christmas theme in a concert at Marton village hall. The Trentside Singers will perform and other talents may be on display. To take part see Gill Kyme. The first programme of spring could be very enjoyable if the weather shines on us - a daffodil walk from Gate Burton Hall starting at 2pm on April 7 not long now ladies!.

After a talk by yours truly about her police experiences - longer ago than I wish to publicly admit, we said goodbye to Pat Green who is leaving us to live nearer her family in Bristol. Pat, who has seen the ROADS project through from inception, received a present with our best wishes for her future, and will be sorely missed.

Raffles were taken home by Toni Richardson, Sylvia Johnson, Christine Hollis and Barbara Clay.

Elise Hawker Lea

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Do you have reusable items of furniture to donate?

Gainsborough Furniture Resource Centre is a local organisation that collects good quality furniture from the general public within a 12 mile radius of Gainsborough.

We then redistribute these items to local families in need of affordable furniture.

To donate furniture please contact us to arrange a suitable collection time Call - 01427 238948 Email - mpicksleygfrc@gmail.com Or visit - www.gfrc.org.uk

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Neighbourhood Policing Team

We ask that you are vigilant and if you see any such activity please ring 999 if it is happening!

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So in preparation for the next holidays please advise your children:

pril in Saxilby, lots of daffs showing their heads and thieves appearing again. We have had a spate of thefts including gas cylinders from the A57 at Odder and Bridge Street, Saxilby, along with two pedal cycles from the same area, however luckily these have now been found at Morrison’s in Gainsborough, obviously travelling criminals. A local garage was hit on the weekend of the 21st April, when doors were stolen from a motor vehicle.

Yes DOORS! Whatever next?

There was also a theft from Allens Business Park where thieves stole a 4’ x 5’ water bowser trailer with large red ‘Speedy Hire’ logo on the side. Perhaps the offenders were thirsty, as in the same area a farm had some red diesel stolen overnight of the 19 April, so all in all plenty of activity.

In summary then, lock your doors (if you still have some), lock and mark your pedal cycles, think about the security of your household fuels (gas cylinders/ domestic oil), don’t leave the husband unattended on the driveway (seems they will steal anything these days), I can hear it now “Oh, please take him!”

On a serious note though folks, have a look at your security, make it difficult for any would-be thieves before they strike and not afterwards, we are all in this together!

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Children do not float unaided, if you can’t swim keep away from water.

Children and alcohol do not mix well – if you’re under 18 remember it’s an offence to drink alcohol in public, if you’re over 18 and thinking about supplying it to an under 18 – it’s a fine of £80.

Do not drop litter – clean up after yourselves – no one else will!

There is also a fixed penalty notice of £60 for littering.

Tell the teenagers - not to be so lackadaisical – they won’t know what you mean but it’s such a good word.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR SPARE TIME? How would you feel about setting aside some of your free time to help us fight crime in your community?

our work, please go to: www.crimestoppers-uk.org/volunteers or call 0208 835 3700 to find out more.

We need you and so does your community!

The FIRST point of contact with Lincolnshire Police should always be 101 because they CAN handle your call 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week - UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY - THEN RING 999.

YOU CAN HELP! To help us promote Crimestoppers and to raise vitally important funds to continue

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Saxilby Drama Circle Thurs 30th, Fri 31st May and Sat 1st June Saxilby Village Hall at 7.30pm The hilarious farce by Ray Cooney Run For Your Wife!

The ORIGINAL stage production The story of a London taxi driver who gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular work schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the harried cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.

Tickets available on 01522 702169 or Saxilby Post Office. £7.00 (£6.00 concessions) No concessions Saturday evening.

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Torksey Ramblers We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10.30 am at the top car park of the Elms Residential Park. Our walks take about 1 to 1.5 hours covering 3 to 4.5 miles.

Our programme for the next few months of 2013 is: 14th March – Willingham 11th April – West Stockwith 9th May – Doddington (will form part of ‘Get Walking week) 23rd May - Wold walk (part of Wolds festival - departing 9.30) 13th June - Beckingham/Willows Works 11th July – Drakeholes 8th August – Blyton (Do bring the family – you can treat them to an ice cream!)

12th September – Laughterton/Fenton We will always walk unless it's extremely bad weather.

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Trentside Community Notices Gainsborough Organ Society The Weston Rooms, Hickman Street, Gainsborough DN21 2DZ

LAUGHTERTON BOWLS CLUB

Thursday 30 May 7.30pm - Paul McCulloch

NAYLOR’S HILLS FARM, NEWARK ROAD, LAUGHTERTON

Thursday 27 June 7.30pm - Paul Roberts

WE ARE A SMALL CLUB, PLAY 3 TIMES A WEEK AND HAVE CLUB COMPETITIONS AND BBQs. WE ALSO PLAY FRIENDLY MATCHES AGAINST OTHER LOCAL CLUBS - YOU WILL NOT BE OBLIGED TO PLAY IN A TEAM IF YOU PREFER NOT TO. WE HAVE SPARE SETS OF WOODS SO ALL YOU NEED ARE SOME FLAT SHOES.

Refreshments including licensed bar available at all events, free car parking opposite the rooms.

PLEASE COME ALONG ANY TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6.30PM AND HAVE A GO, YOU NEVER KNOW YOU MAY HAVE FUN!

Contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT JACKY TEL: 01427 717471 OR JOHN 01427 718333

WHAT'S ON at Village Hall, Marton​ GROUP

DAY

TIME

CONTACT

TEL

Indoor Bowls

Monday

2pm - 4pm

Di & John Gibbs

01427 718304

Art Class Commitee room

Monday

2pm - 4pm

Joyce David

01427 717686 01427 718854

Line Dancing

Monday

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Christine & Richard

01427 617205

Village Hall Committee Meeting Committee room

Second Monday of the month

7.30pm

David Smith Chris Durning

01427 718275 01427 718558

Clairvoyant/Medium

Tuesday

7pm - 9.30pm

Michael Butterfield

07843 161713

Parish Council Meeting (Committee Room)

First Tuesday of the month

7pm

Steve Spence Gill Martin

01427 718793 01427 718377

Art Class (Committee Room)

Wednesday

2pm - 4pm

Arnold Nisbet

01427 718534

W.I.

Third Wednesday of the month

7.30pm

Mrs G Worrel Mrs M Scott

01427 718358 01427 718844

Mothers & Toddlers

Thursday

9am - 11am

Gemma

01427 717778

Darby & Joan

Thursday

2pm - 4pm

Mrs P Hammond

01427 718626

Youth Club: Marton Chapel in winter Village Hall playing field (weather permitting)

Thursday

7pm - 9pm

Elaine Gareth

07702 830633 07584 027742

Tea Dance

First Thursday of every month

2pm - 4pm

John & Helen Nicholson

01522 702638

MGC (Marton Grub Club)

First Friday of the month

12.30pm - 2.30pm

Chris Lorraine

01427 718558 01427 718422

Dog training

Sunday

9.30am - 10.30am

Janet Law

01427 615028

Outdoor Bowls

April - Sept

John Barton

01427 719051

Steve Horgan

01427 717252

Football CLub

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT TORKSEY​ TORKSEY BOOK CLUB

TEA DANCING

Meetings will be held 3rd Tuesday of the month at the tea room at Torksey Lock at 11am.

Please contact Joyce Jones on 01427 717686

Come and join us on the first Thursday of the month 2pm–4pm at Marton village hall, music by Helen and John Nicholson.

Cost £2.50 which includes tea and biscuits. For more information please contact Dorothy Yardley on 01427 717257.

TORKSEY CRAFT GROUP Meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock.

Please contact Sue Child on 01427 717834 TORKSEY HISTORY GROUP Are you interested in or have knowledge of local history?

Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at the tea room at Torksey Lock.

For more information contact Ray Watling on 01427 717435 HISTORY GROUP FUTURE VISITS Doddington Hall, Knaith Hall, visiting speakers, including Sheffield University. On 15th May a presentation by Paul Howitt-Cowan, Lord Burghs Place (Gainsborough Old Hall) AIR GUN OWNERS Interested in target shooting?

We are a group of enthusiasts affiliated to a Lincoln HFT club who share transport and technochat to pursue our enthusiasm for this great sport. For more information please contact Joe Laurenson on 01427 717846 TORKSEY AND DISTRICT CROQUET CLUB Come and join us on the village green, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm.

It’s a fun sociable game; come and give it a try, all the equipment is provided.

For more information please contact Joe Laurenson, Membership Secretary, on 01427 717846.

WALKING GROUP Meet at the Elms top car park to arrange car sharing. We will leave the Elms promptly at 10.30 am.

All welcome, no need to book, just turn up.

The next walk is: Thursday 14th March Willingham, 11th April West Stockwith All welcome, no need to book, just turn up.

Future dates 9th May (Get Walking week) 23rd May (Part of Wolds Festival).

For more information please contact Anne Bradshaw on 01427 717492 COMPUTER CLUB The computer club meets alternate weeks 2nd Friday of the month and the 4th Thursday of the month For more information please contact Christina Moore on 01427 718539 or Terry Bartlam on 01427 858487 TORKSEY GARDENERS Our newly formed group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11.15 for 11.30am at the tea room at Torksey Lock.

We welcome all who have an interest in gardens and gardening.

For more information please contact Christina Moore on 01427 718539 EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ALL THE ACTIVITIES

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PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS Brampton Mrs M Whiting, Secretary The Plot, Brampton, LN1 2EG Tel: 01427 717024 Fenton & Torksey Lock Mrs Shirley Shaw, Clerk Daplaunli House, Lincoln Rd, Fenton, LN1 2EP Tel: 01427 718457 Kettlethorpe & Laughterton Mr R Gee, Clerk 2 Swynford Close, Laughterton Lincs, LN1 2LG Tel: 01427 717868 Knaith Jackie Hunt, Clerk 1 White Cottages Willingham Road Knaith Park Lincs DN21 5EU Tel: 01427 610864 Marton and Gate Burton Mrs Gillian Martin, Clerk 6 Mount Pleasant Close, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 5AE Tel: 01427 718377 Newton on Trent Mr R Pilgrim, Clerk 2 Cedar Close, The Elms, Torksey, Lincs, LN1 2NH Tel: 01427 718388 Thorney Mrs Anna Dennison, Clerk Arden , Main Street, Thorney, Newark, Notts NG23 7BS Tel: 01522 702748 Torksey Mr R Pilgrim, Clerk 2 Cedar Close, The Elms, Torksey, Lincs, LN1 2NH Tel: 01427 718388

Kettlethorpe Village Hall FOR HIRE

Available for all social gatherings Cooking facilities, crockery & cutlery Seating for 80 Stage available on request Eco-lighting • Radiator heating Contact the booking secretary: Sharon Wilcox Beech House, Brampton, Torksey, Lincoln LN1 2EG. Tel: 01427 718637 Mob: 07813 564319 sharon.wilcox@yahoo.co.uk

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Trentside Church Notices Church services

Church services

19 May 09.00 Morning Prayer Kettlethorpe 09.00 Eucharist Newton 11.00 Eucharist Torksey

Please check the church notice board to be sure of service times and dates which are subject to change. We look forward to seeing you at St Helen’s.

Kettlethorpe, Newton & Torksey

26 May 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 11.00 Eucharist Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON 2 June 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 09.00 Matins Newton 10.00 Group Service Willingham 16.00 Ext. Group Evensong Torksey 9 June 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 11.00 Morning Prayer Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON

Parish Clergy Rev Canon Rhys Prosser Tel: 01522 702427 rs.prosser@virgin.net Rev Stephanie Prosser Tel: 01522 702427 mumsteph66@yahoo.co.uk Rev Pam Rose Tel: 01427 787578 Rev Phillip Wain Tel: 01427 613188

16 June 09.00 Morning Prayer Kettlethorpe 09.00 Eucharist Newton 11.00 Eucharist Torksey

To arrange for christenings & weddings please contact the appropriate vicar from the above list.

23 June 09.00 Eucharist Kettlethorpe 11.00 Eucharist Torksey NO SERVICE AT NEWTON

WE CAN HELP

30 June 09.00 Matins Kettlethorpe 09.00 Eucharist Newton 11.00 Eucharist Torksey

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Kettlethorpe United Charities has funds to help people in need who live in Fenton, Kettlethorpe or Laughterton. Apply in confidence to see if you are eligible by contacting one of the Trustees: Mrs Rosalie Fowler 01427 718619 Mrs Anne Wingham 01427 717545 Revd Rhys Prosser 01522 702427 We can help if we know your need.

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Lincoln Saxilby with connections to Gainsborough 106 SSH

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Lincoln City Bus Station Saxilby High Street arrive

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Saxilby High Street depart Newton on Trent Laughterton Fenton Torksey Marton Church Sturton by Stow Stow Willingham Kexby Chapel Upton Heapham Springthorpe Corringham Queen Elizabeth School Gainsborough Bus Station

0755 -----0800 0805 0808 0811 0813 0817 0821 0825 -0837

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Gainsborough Bus Station Queen Elizabeth High Sch Corringham Springthorpe Heapham Upton Kexby Corner Willingham Stow Sturton by Stow Marton Church Torksey Fenton Laughterton Newton on Trent Saxilby High Street arrive

0940 -0950 0953 0956 0959 1002 1005 1008 1013 1020 1025 1027 1031 1035 1043

1140 -1150 1153 1156 1159 1202 1205 1208 1213 1220 1225 1227 1231 1235 1243

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Saxilby High Street depart Lincoln City Bus Station

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To comply with Department of Transport guidance, this service connects at Saxilby. The connection is guaranteed and passengers may stay on the vehicle.

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route number journey codes journey codes

Lincoln City Bus Station Lincoln Unity Square Lincoln Castle Academy Saxilby High Street Fenton Torksey Marton Church Sturton by Stow Stow Willingham Gate Burton Kexby Chapel Upton Knaith Park Knaith Lea Green Gainsborough Lea Rd Stn Gainsborough Bus Station Laughton Lane End

Gainsborough

Lincoln

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Laughton Lane End Gainsborough Bus Station Gainsborough Lea Rd Stn Lea Green Knaith Knaith Park Upton Kexby Corner Gate Burton Willingham Stow Sturton by Stow Marton Church Torksey Fenton Saxilby High Street Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln City Bus Station journey codes

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SD Schooldays CD College Days SSH Saturdays and School Holidays F Fridays MTH Monday to Thursday

For additional journeys between Gainsborough and Lincoln please see separate InterConnect 100 timetable

FREE BUS TO TESCO, GAINSBOROUGH - EVERY THURSDAY Marton Church. . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . 10.42 Sturton (Cross Roads) . . . . . . 10.50 Sturton School. . . . . . . . . . . 10.51 Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.53 Willingham. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.56 Kexby Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.59 Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01 Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04 Springthorpe. . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07 Corringham (Becket Arms). . . 11.12 Arrives TESCO Gainsborough. . . . . . . . . . . 11.22

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Gainsborough Corringham (Becket Arms). . . .

Springthorpe. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Heapham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kexby Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Willingham. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sturton (School). . . . . . . . . . .

Sturton (Crossroads). . . . . . . .

Marton (Tillbridge Lane) . . . . .

Marton Church. . . . . . . . . . . .

13.00 13.10 13.15 13.18 13.21 13.23 13.26 13.29 14.01 14.02 14.10 14.12

FREE BUS TO TESCO, LINCOLN TO TESCO, CANWICK ROAD, LINCOLN EVERY WEDNESDAY - SERVICE T15 Departs from: The Elms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Torksey Caravan Site. . . . . . .

Fenton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laughterton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Newton on Trent . . . . . . . . .

Arrives TESCO Lincoln. . . . .

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Departs TESCO Lincoln. . . . . 11.55

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BUILDING • DESIGNING • PLANNING 01427 718243 • www.johnkinchbuilds.co.uk stuart@thejohnkinchgroup.co.uk

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