Trentside Links Issue 180 November 2014

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Issue 180 • November 2014

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 30th of January. Please send all contributions to the magazine by the 31st of December.

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.

Editorial & advertising Sue Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718837 Email: trentsidelinks@yahoo.com

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Contents News 4 fundraising

Local man raises £750

4 2014 poppy appeal Support from locals raises funds

5 daffodil planting

A local team of volunteers works to plant ahead for Spring 2015

Feature 6 christmas in trentside

A special feature on local trades in the area, from photographers to groovy gardeners and delis to wool shops find out what's on your doorstep for Christmas 2015.

Emma Barratt . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718985

Website Jon Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01427 718837

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Reports 14 wi report

An update from the Kettlethorpe group

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

14 farewell reece & steph

Distributors of the magazine

20 community notices

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) . . . . . . . . . . Simon Clarke 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Red Hatters Torksey Lock . . . . . . Sue Eyton-Williams Torksey Lock (Little London Park) . . . . . .

Maureen Lyons

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Pictures and commentary from the vicar's last service

Notices

Readers' Photos Our cover picture this month was sent in

by Richard Farley of Brampton.

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Trentside News Memorial Dedication at the Polish Scout Camp in Torksey Lock Sunday 7th September Thorney News

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t was good to see so many at our harvest celebration in October, and especially good to see visiting families who had lived in Thorney many years ago. Tea was wonderful. Thanks to all who helped. Many thanks to those who brought donations along for the FRAMEWORK charity too. Gifts of food, toiletries etc were very well received as ever.

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he Lincoln Parachute Regimental Association were proud to present a plaque to remember those members of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade who dropped and fought alongside the British Airborne Division at the battle of Arnhem in Holland 70 years ago this month.

back many memories for Jack Taylor of Nocton, third from the left, who was actually one of over 40,000 gallant allied troops who took part in the action. We are reminded of what Field Marshall Montgomery claimed after the battle, "In the years to come it will be a great thing for men to say 'I fought at Arnhem'".

Andrew Cybulski, the Polish standard bearer in the centre, who now manages the scout camp, is proud that his father Michael jumped at Arnhem. Andrew's son is now following in his grandfather's footsteps since he is a corporal in the reserve army at Lincoln.

A further point of interest is that an oak tree presented at the time of dedication was grown from an acorn taken from the British War Graves cemetery at Oosterbeek near Arnhem, where many of the fallen are buried. This was grown and presented by Geoff Mitchell, a former Para. Himself seen second from the right in the photograph.

The day will also certainly have brought

In January we will be collecting again for the TRUSSELL TRUST, so please bring along those unwanted gifts of foods, household items or toiletries etc which could make a big difference to a family in trauma.

Church will be open for COFFEE on library van days from 10.30 – 12 noon. It would be great to see you. January 21st and February 18th are the next dates.

THORNEY COMMUNITY-LED PLAN Don’t forget that you can find all the latest news on our website: www.harbythorneywigsley.co.uk Follow us on facebook like Trentside Links

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£750 raised for St Barnabas Hospice

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n the 11th - 13th July Shaun Brown took on a mountain bike challenge, rather than just do the ride he decided to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice.

This challenge was Rat Race the Crossing, 196 miles from Whitehaven on the West coast to Scarborough on the East coast over three days, taking in three National Parks, covering all terrains and lots of steep climbs. The three days if anyone can remember were beautiful weatherwise. Day 1 began at 7am and went well apart from a big crash going downhill on gravel and straight over the handlebars, thinking he had broken some ribs and in some considerable pain, Shaun continued on his way. Day 2 North Yorkshire moors you would think on a good day would

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be cooler, not this year! Feeling very sore but determined to carry on Shaun ended up with heatstroke on the Saturday but for those of you who know Shaun he was determined to finish, and on Day 3 he did so by dipping his feet in the sea at Scarborough, an overall time of 19hrs 55.38 finishing 69th out of 340 finishers.

Shaun also took on the Manx End to End Challenge in the Isle of Man on 7th September which is a 75km challenge, again mountain biking. He previously competed in 2013 and this year he finished 455th out of 1006 finishers, bettering his time by 30mins.

So for all of you out there who sponsored him a very BIG thank you, the money has gone to a very worthwhile cause.

Sharon Wilcox, Brampton

2014 Royal British Legion Annual Poppy Appeal Trentside Villages Collection

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t the time of going to press, this year's Poppy Appeal collection has already produced a record total.

The figure currently stands at £2800 beating last years' total of £2288. With more still to be added it is confidently expected to exceed £3000. A great achievement and thank you to all who helped and subscribed.

The centenary of the outbreak of World War I and the Tower of London sculpture 'Bloodswept Lands and Seas of Red' has struck a chord and the nation has really responded.

A fuller report will appear in the next edition of Trentside Links Richard Farley Poppy Appeal Organiser

Fenton Mobile Library Service

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he mobile library brings the local authority service to the heart of the rural community. The mobile library carries a comprehensive range of reading material, tailored very much to our users needs.

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he Fenton Knitting Group is now up and running. We meet every Tuesday evening, 6pm, at The Barn in Fenton for knitting, sewing, crochet and lots of laughter.

So come on ladies, don’t be shy. If you enjoy needle crafts and would like to share your projects with like-minded people, have always wanted to learn to knit but never knew where to start, or just enjoy a good gossip over tea and some delicious homemade cake, why not join us?

For details call Sue on 01427 717862, email enquiries@handmadebysoo. co.uk or read our blog at http:// handmadebysoo.wordpress.com/

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The mobile library crews are friendly and knowledgeable and will go that extra mile to provide you with excellent customer service.

Fenton mobile library service schedule: Stops at Kettlethorpe Road 7 Nov 2014 5 Dec 2014 2 Jan 2015

11:45 – 12:15 11:45 – 12:15 11:45 – 12:15

Residents are encourages to use the Mobile Library Service Reviews of the numbers using the service are carried out regularly USE IT OR RISK LOSING IT!

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

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Daffodils

Local Photographer Gains Distinction

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ongratulations to Dorcas Eatch of Torksey for attaining a Distinction in the LRPS (Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society).

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ver the past three autumn periods a total of 9,000 daffodil bulbs and 500 tulip bulbs have been planted along the roadside throughout Fenton and Torksey Lock. On behalf of the parish council I would like to say a big thank you to: Richard Wright Jonathan Redgrove Paul and Susan Wojna Tony Longmate Tracey Flinders Jackie Ward Shirley Shaw David Willcock Alan Stainton Roy Retallic Mike Smith John Copley

Dorcas runs Fotodayz landscape photography workshops and tours in Scotland, Norfolk and Yorkshire, and the shots she took in these areas form the basis of her panel.

The ten landscape images range from sunrise to sunset. Dorcas said, “As usual with photography there is a lot of waiting around until the light hits the right spot and combines with just the right clouds,

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simple really!”

The Royal Photographic Society’s distinctions are internationally respected and soughtafter by professional and amateur photographers.

Over 1000 applications for Licentiateship, Associateship and Fellowship are received each year with around 600 being successful.

Submissions are held in different categories and are assessed by a qualified panel of senior members of the Society. The Society takes great care in maintaining standards and in promoting excellence amongst photographers.

To see more of Dorcas’ images please visit www.fotodayz.co.uk.

They have been involved in this backbreaking task. Also thank you to Sean and Jamie Mannion, Elliott and Shaun for preparing some of the ground for us, because of all their endeavors we will be rewarded with a show of beautiful blooms to herald spring 2015.

To quote William Wordsworth “And then my heart with pleasure fills And dances with the daffodils” Janet Willcock

Top left: Winskills Top right: Swaledale Bottom left: Norfolk Bottom right: Skye

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Christmas In the Trentside Region

Quayside Deli I opened Quayside Deli in May this year, as my first business venture it was a complete change from my office job at BMI Lincoln Hospital. My aim was to provide a unique coffee shop with a friendly atmosphere where people can drop in for a coffee and do a little shopping away from the high street.

Running a coffee shop and deli has been a completely new experience and one which I enjoy every minute of.

Quayside Gifts Having been friends and worked together for many years, when this opportunity came our way we didn’t

Already the festive season is upon us once again, but before you go heading to your local high street chain give a thought to our local businesses on your doorstop.

In this feature is a selection of local trades that would like your support. Too often we get wrapped up in the festive shopping without giving a thought to what is close to home, so if you would like something unique to give to your loved ones this year read on!

Situated alongside the marina, Quayside Deli is an ideal spot to come and enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade cake. We serve hot pasties, hot sausage rolls and a range of hot paninis as well as fresh filled rolls. Alongside the coffee shop I also stock many local products including Starbuck’s bread of Market Rasen, Boston sausage, Stokes coffee, Belvoir drinks and cakes from Ticklebelly Lane Bakery, North Scarle.

think twice. Opening on November 1st Quayside Gifts is a brand new venture, but one that we are very passionate about, providing a top class friendly service putting our customers first.

Our aim is to provide quality affordable gifts for all occasions.

We stock a wide range of scarves, handbags, jewellery, candles, cards,

Jane Parrish Tel: 01522 520269 Unit 1a The Landings, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2TU

giftwrap, balloons and much more.

Our stock includes brands such as; Quintessential, Moda, Terramundi, Ling and Wrendale. We are also agents for Johnsons dry cleaning.

Being situated next door to Quayside Deli, we feel the two shops complement each other, making Burton Waters an even more desirable place to visit, away from the hustle and bustle of the high street, and parking is free.

Andrea King & Sue Taylor Tel: 01522 543972 Unit 1a The Landings, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2TU

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Waterside Photography

We have a range of ideal Christmas gifts available including gift vouchers at £68 for family portraits and photography tuition at £68 so why not treat the family to something extra special this year for Christmas.

For more information visit www.watersidephotography.co.uk or call

Waterside Studio is located at the side of Torksey Lock on the A156.

The studio is a purpose-built contemporary space that also doubles as a display gallery with prints for sale. Waterside services include family portraits, weddings, commercial product photography for web display, printing, framing and mounting and we also run photography tuition classes. The studio is also available for hire by professional and amateur photographers on a half or full day basis.

01427 717895 or 07598 257148

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Your local Post Offices & Stores newton on trent

Wide range of groceries, confectionary and greetings cards available. We also supply gas, coal & kindling.

Tel: 01777 228221. See full advert on page 23

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If you can't face a trip into town pop to Laughterton Post Office where you can buy One for All vouchers, iTunes vouchers, local hand made Christmas cards, gift wrap and Christmas scratchcards.

Tel: 01427 718391. See full advert on page 23

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Local beers, wines & spirits, local veg, National Lottery, bread and milk.

Tel: 01427 718391 See full advert on page 23

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Groovy Garden Company

From bird boxes to handcrafted chairs and ottomans we have a range of unique gifts that will make your loved ones Christmas that little bit different.

Our products are available to view and purchase on-line or if you have any questions feel free to give us a call.

The Groovy Garden Company are Pauline Defusto and Becky Turner.

We met through our children at the local primary school and discovered we had a shared desire to step off the 9-5 treadmill and realise personal ambitions of starting our own business. We both like the finer things in life and enjoy being in the great British outdoors, be that gardening, walking our dogs or cycling in the lovely Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.

The hume arms

In the heart of Torksey village for good food, beers and wines.

Tel: 01427 718700

friendship inn

Visit us in Laughterton.

A great village inn with traditional values, real ales, quality foods & free wi-fi.

Tel: 01427 718283

Becky 07747 612310 Pauline 07796 445803 www.ggco.co.uk facebook.com/ggco.co.uk

We are a small independent company making high quality, functional and decorative items to help you enjoy your home and garden. We work with natural local materials where possible, recycling, upcycling and creating from new.

Our range of bespoke products add those finishing touches to enhance the style of your home.

JK DISCOS PRESENTS

A FREE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS DISCO AND GAMES

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24th FROM 2pm UNTIL 4pm AT THE FRIENDSHIP LAUGHTERTON

PLUS IF HE HAS TIME FATHER CHRISTMAS WILL BE DROPPING BY. EVERYONE WELCOME. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. THIS IS A FREE EVENT HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE A DONATION BUCKET AND ANY MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO THE FRIENDS OF NEWTON SCHOOL

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Your Local Pubs

ingleby arms

Sitiuated in Marton.

A traditional pub with a real fire, good beers and quality home made food.

Tel: 01427 718246

the white swan

Located at Torksey Lock a traditional family run pub. For traditional food at good prices and a selection of beers and wines call us today.

Tel: 01427 718653

carpenters arms

A traditional pub in Fenton.

Sunday lunch available, booking essential Tel: 01427 718633

Hall Farm Christmas Shop We are a family-run business on a working farm in Newton on Trent, Lincolnshire, and we offer a range of high quality real Christmas trees as well as exclusive decorations from Gisela

Graham and Noma tree lights.

Come & visit us here at Hall Farm to make sure your Christmas is that extra bit special.

Tel: 01777 228215 Collingham Rd, Newton on Trent, LN1 2LL

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The Wool Loft

The Wool Loft was founded by myself, Liz Barnard and my daughter Hannah in 2011, starting by selling wool and crafts at local craft fairs. In October 2013 we took the plunge and opened Bridge Street Crafts and Models, situated in Gainsborough. We stock a wide range of wools, craft supplies and models. Each week we have three Knit and Knatter, Crochet and Clatter groups where people can socialise, knit, crochet or learn something new, with plenty of coffee, tea and homemade cake to keep everyone happy.

Throughout the run-up to Christmas we have some classes running on making your own

Christmas decorations and have knitting and crochet kits available for every level of experience. Gift vouchers are available for those who are difficult to buy for.

In October this year Hannah opened the Lincoln branch of The Wool Loft, situated in Unit 16 of The Mall up the High Street. She stocks a wide range of wools and spins some of her own to sell. Hannah has starting running a Knit and Knatter group on a Monday afternoon and hopes to start an evening group very soon.

Contact details Unit 16, The Mall Shopping Centre High Street Lincoln LN2 1HX 07917 032148 Bridge Street Crafts and Models 58 Bridge Street Gainsborough Lincs DN21 1LS Gainsborough 01427 614251

carol service ST.PETER & ST. PAUL’S CHURCH KETTLETHORPE SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER at 3pm Come along and sing your favourite Carols FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS AND THE DRAWING OF THE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Midnight Mass Service at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Kettlethorpe.

Wednesday 24th December at 11.30pm

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Reg Willis Stickmaker Reg Willis of Torksey started making sticks three years ago when he found he needed one whilst out shooting, he was behind the shoot and needed a particular stick for the job. He attended a course run

by Keith Pickering of Helmsley and has never looked back. "My stick handles are made from buffalo and Indian stag horn, walnut beech or oak with shanks of hazel and blackthorn."

The sticks can be bought at the Newton on Trent post office or by contacting me on 01427 717130.

The sticks make an interesting and unique Christmas gift but if you are too attached to your trusty stick I can make repairs on those too!

laughterton christmas tree lights switch-on and play area official opening December 5th 6pm Jubilee Park Laughterton The Parish Council invite you to join Santa and his friends for the annual switch-on of the Christmas tree lights, this year to be followed by the grand opening of the newly-refurbished play area.

Carols round the tree to be sung by Newton on Trent Primary School.

Refreshments available.

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Gainsborough Household Waste Recycling Centre Opening Times

Monday 9.00am Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 9.00am Saturday 9.00am Sunday 9.00am

- 4.00pm

- 4.00pm - 4.00pm - 4.00pm

Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

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Ofsted rated 'GOOD'

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Aiming high, enjoying the journey

‘Teachers know their pupils well.’ • ‘Pupils are proud of their school.’

‘Teachers’ enthusiasm and passion spark pupils’ interest and motivation.’ Ofsted 2013

Exceptional progress in English at the end of KS2 in 2014

'Thank you for going above and beyond for the children' Parent

‘I have seen some of the best practice here that I have seen in a long time.’

‘Coming to this school is the best the best thing in the world!’

Reception child

Visiting Ofsted inspector, 2014

Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School Extensive range of extracurricular opportunities - educational visits and after school clubs

If you are looking for a school place for your child for September 2015, please come along to our Shared Golden Time on Friday 12th December at 8.30am

On-site childcare provision from 7.30am – 6.00pm every weekday during term time and holidays

For more information or to contact us: Tel: 01777 228365 E-mail: enquiries@newton-on-trent.lincs.sch.uk Web:www.newtonontrentcofeprimary.co.uk

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Don't get caught out this winter, stock up on your wood stack now!

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Quality seasoned and kiln-dried hardwood logs.

Telephone Steve on: 07771 725693 or 01522 788705 or visit our website at: www.aubournfirewood.co.uk

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Trentside Reports Kettlethorpe and District Women's Institute

inheritance, trusts and the difficulties associated with making provisions for family, including powers of attorney.

The raffles were taken by Barbara Gilbert, Sue Wright, Pat Starker, Lynne Moore and Doreen Wright, while Vivienne Elliott, Val Haynes and Lynda Mullally came first, second and third in the competition.

Now we are looking forward to our annual dinner in October!

Elise Hawker, Lea

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ere comes autumn while we are still hanging on to summer, and the news that our Federation house in Louth has been sold, while our new county home in Horncastle is opening on the 29th September.

The President read several invitations, one for those who would like to learn calligraphy on October 27th (take own materials), and another next year on March 7th - a visit to Birmingham BBC studios, something for the new diary but a 6.30am start! A WI Enterprise team are collecting for the underprivileged women of the world in rural situations, with suggestions for local Institutes.

The President suggested we would have homemade cakes on offer for our refreshments at next meeting to support this. Next year we celebrate the centenary of the Women's Institute and perhaps one of the biggest celebrations will be held at the Royal Albert Hall, London but no details as yet. New plaques are to be made for each Institute, of a special design but in any medium. These will all be collected at the annual meeting in Skegness 2015.

North/South Clifton is hosting a fashion show on 23rd September, also a film show on the 25th for the film 'Philomena.'

In October, the 17th sees the Trentside Singers hold their 100th concert in the Methodist large hall, Gainsborough.

Our speaker this month was a solicitor.

His name was given as Angelo, and though he called his talk 'Tax Care and Toy Boys' it was merely a preface to the kind of information that everyone needs to know about such things as wills,

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The Community Says Farewell to Rhys and Steph Prosser

confirmed in all his 34 years of ministry he has been lucky enough to work with communities and congregations who have been supportive to the church. This of course speaks volumes for Rhys, can't he see that it is his personality that gets the best out of people?

It was a truly lovely service, culminating by the the two of them giving communion to the whole of the congregation. The mutual love and respect from them both and the congregation was very much apparent throughout and it could be seen that there were friendships there that will last forever.

Whilst 34 years ago there is no doubt that he did follow the right calling going into the church, in all the time since he has never forgotten his roots on the railway, as followers of his sermons over the years will bear testament to!

Thank you Rhys and Steph for all that you have done here in Lincolnshire and God Bless you in your future life in the South.

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lmost two hundred and fifty people attended an emotional farewell communion service at St Botolphs Church Saxilby on Sunday 16th November to mark the retirement of Rhys and Steph Prosser.

There were many representatives from all the church congregations in the group as well as 15 clergy, some of which had travelled from a distance.

Rhys preached the sermon about how, when at theological college thirty-some years ago, a colleague used to call him 'Cushy Number Prosser' since when as curates for their early placements Rhys secured Wimbledon Parish Church and his friend to a more downmarket parish in South London. He continued to justify the name with other moves where Rhys enjoyed more favourable parishes in comparison to his friend. But as he

There will be a farewell 'bash' in St Botolphs church hall on Saturday 13th December between 2pm and 4.30pm.

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4 week Beginners Pilates class Thursdays at 6.30pm in the Sports Pavilion, Saxilby Enquiries and bookings to Karen Doe 07714 289309

Kettlethorpe Village Hall Available for Hire

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Also Children’s Tables & Chairs. Centrally Heated – Disabled Access & Toilets Brochure available from Ann Close Phone: 01427718517 Enquiries and Bookings : Sharon Wilcox Phone: 01427718637 Mobile: 07813564319 sharon.wilcox@yahoo.co.uk

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Trentside Community Notices Gainsborough Organ Society The Weston Rooms Hickman Street Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ Sunday 14 December 2.30pm - Nicholas Martin Thursday 29 January 7.30pm - David Harrild Thursday 26 February 7.30pm - Mark Thompson Refreshments including licensed bar available at all events, free car parking opposite the rooms.

Contact Mr Peter Naulls on 01427 615265

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LAUGHTERTON BOWLS CLUB

NAYLOR’S HILLS FARM, NEWARK ROAD, LAUGHTERTON 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. PLEASE COME ALONG ANY TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6.30PM AND HAVE A GO, YOU NEVER KNOW YOU MAY HAVE FUN!

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT VIV ON 01427 718306 OR JOHN ON 01427 718333

WHAT'S ON at Village Hall, Marton​ GROUP

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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 E Burgess

01427 718358 01427 718689

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 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 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 Marjorie Kettlewell on 01427 717786 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

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.

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

Cost £3.50 which includes tea and biscuits. For more information please contact John and Helen on 01522 702638.

WALKING GROUP

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

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

All welcome, no need to book, just turn up. We will always walk unless in extremely bad weather.

For more information please contact Anne Bradshaw 01427 717492

COMPUTER CLUB

TORKSEY GARDENERS

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

Our group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11.15 for 11.30am at the tea room at Torksey Lock. Unless a visit out is planned. For more information please contact Christina Moore on 01427 718539 We welcome all who have an interest in gardens and gardening.

TAI CHI Tai Chi lessons will be held Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm until 4.00pm at Kettlethorpe Village Hall. For more information please contact John Viney on 01427 718827.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ALL THE ACTIVITIES Dont forget the TAG website http://www.torkseytag.org

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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 Miss Judith Bates, Clerk 38 Garfield Street Gainsborough Lincs DN21 2LA Tel: 07824 811324 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

Marton & Gate Burton Village Hall for Hire Holds up to 100 - Cost £11 per hour or £8 to villagers To book contact Chris on 01427-718558 or e-mail fcd@btinternet.com or Lorraine on 01427-718422 For any other matters contact Robert or Sue (caretakers) on 01427-717996

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Church services

Church services

Kettlethorpe, Newton & Torksey

St Helen's Thorney

7 December 09.00 Holy Communion Kettlethorpe 09.00 Morning Prayer Newton 10.00 Group Service Torksey

Sunday 7th December 5pm Holy Communion

14 December 09.00 Holy Communion Kettlethorpe 11.00 Morning Prayer Torksey no service at Newton

Sunday 14th December 10.30am Morning Worshi (Lay led)

21 December 09.00 Holy Communion Newton 11.00 Holy Communion Torksey 15.00 Carol Service Kettlethorpe 24 December 23.30 Midnight Mass Kettlethorpe no service at newton or torksey

WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight With Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Brass Band. Hot drinks and mince pies afterwards!

Friday 26th December 10am Holy Communion

Christmas Day 09.30 Holy Communion Newton 11.30 Holy Communion Torksey NO SERVICE AT KETTLETHORPE

Sunday 11th January 9am Holy Communion

28 December 10.00 Extended Group Service at Stow

Torksey Ramblers Autumn/Winter Programme 2014/2015

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10.30 am at the top car park of the Elms Residential Park to arrange car sharing.

Our walks take about 1 to 1.5 hours.

11th December – Knaith Park (Followed by festive lunch – details to follow) 8th January 2015 – Lea Park (an old favourite) 12th February – Hemswell Village (this season's new walk) We will always walk unless extremely bad weather.

Further details and information contact Jackie Brown 07778 622925 or Ann Bradshaw 07585 124659

WE CAN HELP Kettlethorpe United Charities has funds to help people in need who live in Fenton, Kettlethorpe or Laughterton.

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ach edition of Trentside Links advertises the above charity which is to help people in need in Fenton, Kettlethorpe and Laughterton. It might interest readers to know a little about the origins of this charity.

It has three sources of income; the first being a gift by a previous rector of Kettlethorpe, the Rev John Becke, who in 1597 left a six acre field in Fenton Parish, this to be let out and the proceeds dispersed by the charity. This was originally for use in Kettlethorpe only.

The second, a six acre field which is in South Clifton Parish, left by Mrs Hall in 1737 to be let and the proceeds split with 50% going to Kettlethorpe, 25% Newton on Trent, 25% South Clifton.

The third was a small amount of money left by Mrs Leake in 1723 for investment and the proceeds going into the charity pot.

These three charitable gifts were united following application to the Charity Commission in 1905.

The church records show Mary Hall buried in 1735 and Ann Leak in 1733, these are possibly the two above ladies.

Their generosity to the parishes should not be forgotten.

Sunday 25th January 10.30 Morning Worship (Lay Led) Sunday 1st February 5pm Holy Communion Sunday 8th February 10.30 am Morning Worship Please check Notice Board to be sure of Service times, or our website:easttrentgroup.org.uk St Helen’s Church is open for Quiet Prayer every THURSDAY from 2.30-4pm

St Peter's Church Torksey "Bring a Tin Sunday" every 4th Sunday in the month.

The tins and packets will go to Gainsborough Salvation Army and Lincoln Community Larder.

Parish Clergy Rev Pam Rose Tel: 01427 787578 Rev Phillip Wain Tel: 01427 613188 Rev David Yabbacome (Thorney) Tel: 01636 893248 or 07779 557541 revyabb@gmail.com To arrange for christenings & weddings please contact the appropriate vicar from the above list.

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FREE BUS TO TESCO, GAINSBOROUGH - EVERY THURSDAY Marton Church. . . . . . . . . . . 10.30 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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FREE BUS TO TESCO, LINCOLN TO TESCO, CANWICK ROAD, LINCOLN EVERY WEDNESDAY - SERVICE T15 Departs from: The Elms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Torksey Caravan Site. . . . . . .

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Arrives TESCO Lincoln. . . . .

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Departs TESCO Lincoln. . . . . 11.55

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