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EDITOR’S PAGE EDITOR AND TREASURER: Sarah Markall Email: [email protected] www.swinderbylinkup.co.uk www.parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/swinderby
It is with great pride and privilege that I take over the reins of the Swinderby Link Up, a village magazine that can only be described as a stalwart of our community (it - not me!), and a piece of our heritage. I would like to wish Pat and Bruce all the best, they are part of a long history of the publication, and under their guardianship it has gone from strength to strength. I must admit to feeling quite a bit of pressure to take care of our lovely village magazine but I am sure you will all help by continuing to contribute or indeed beginning to contribute. A little bit about me – my grandparents Margaret and Len Gaunt moved into the village in 1967 with their daughter Stella – first living on High Street, then moving to Station Road. My mum Stella met my Dad Martin at RAF Swinderby where he was in basic training and she worked in the Mess, (along with my Nan.) They had a house built on Station Road by John Mason, as I was born, next door to Nan and Grandad. This was to be our family home. I lived here for 19 years with my family which eventually included my brother and sister, David and Helen. I met Graham and we moved to the peak district for a while, then to London for a few years and back to Witham St Hughs. We got married in Swinderby Church and had our reception in the village hall (as my parents did 28 years before us). A couple of years ago we bought my grandparents’ house as they moved into an annex and last Christmas we welcomed our first baby John Leonard into our lives. He was born at home and so his birth certificate actually has as his place of birth – which is so lovely. I have been working as a Secondary Science Teacher, I am an active member of Lincoln Women’s Institute and I love to craft. I look forward to hopefully producing something you can bear to read. Sarah.
The copy date for the next Link Up will be 20th May at 5pm. Please note that all articles in the Link Up are taken in
A message from Pat: I am absolutely delighted that Sarah has offered to take over production of the Link Up. I never considered saying goodbye when I wrote last month that I needed someone to take over from me. I had assumed that even if someone thought they might continue the magazine, they would probably think about it for a little while before contacting me. However, I couldn’t have wished for a more suitable offer. Sarah knows the village well and I think it is ideal that someone of the younger generation (especially by my standards) will be at the helm. As I said last month, I have enjoyed my time editing your Link Up and have made some new friends and I hope that you have forgiven me the occasional mistake. I know that you will all support Sarah in her new venture.
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USEFUL CONTACTS
PARISH COUNCIL Telephone
Reg Ketteringham ( C hairman )
Bob Crozier ( V ice Chairman )
Lynne Carter
Bruce Clark
Geoff Lloyd
Ron Hodgson
Jayne Nelson ( Clerk) s [email protected]
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Christine Chamberlain High Street
Sandra Roberts High Street
Susan Brook Newton Close
LOCAL CLUBS
Bowls Club
President Barbara Moxon
Bowls Club Chairman Rod Oakley
Secretary Jackie Thompson
Captain Olive Briggs
Scrabble See pub advert
Good Companions Alan Wade
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Darren Bateman or
33 Eagle Road, North Scarle
VILLAGE CARE Susan Brook,
ALL SAINTS CHURCH Sally Long, Administrator
The Ark, North Hykeham
CHURCHWARDENS Michelle Boddy
Derek Broughton
CHOPS David Gardiner
VILLAGE HALL Rita Hodgson
PRESCRIPTIONS Susan Brook
PRINTERS OF LINK UP Kanda Print, Northampton
NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Main Switchboard 01529 414155
Environment Team 0800 174499
COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICERS
PC 637 Jess Goodall: [email protected] 07825 100 370
PCSO Donna Hill: donna.hill@lincs,pnn.police.uk
PCSO Jo Mackie: [email protected] 07825100379
PCSO Sarah Lingard: [email protected] 07944 776791
Sgt John Hammond: [email protected] 805721 or 07500 920185
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SWINDERBY
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Tel 01522 869170
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ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAY
Tuesday 2nd Scrabble Club 7.00 pm
Wednesday 10th Acoustic Night 8.00 pm
Saturday 13th LIVE MUSIC 9.00 pm With the fabulous
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Tuesday 16th Scrabble Club 7.00 pm
Wednesday 17th Family Bingo 7.30 pm
Friday 26th Jam Night 8.30 pm
Lunchtime bites available from 12-2pm
Using locally sourced farm products
Homemade soups £3.50 Mains £6.00
Special discount for OAP’s Mon-Thurs
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Homemade liver & onions with mash £5.00
Sunday lunch from 12-2.30pm All Home cooked
Starters £3.25 Mains £6.95 Homemade Desserts £3.25
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WHAT GOES ON IN SWINDERBY?
SCRABBLE The Scrabblers meet every other Tuesday in the Plough at 7pm. We feel very welcome, a lovely log fire, ’bit of banter’ We usually play 2 games, ’nothing serious’ put the world to rights, home for around 9.30pm. We range in ages & ability but always have a good time! See the Plough page to find out when the next meeting is.
CHOPS Central Heating Oil Purchasing Scheme is a simple organisation designed to save us all some money on our central heating oil. I collect orders about 6 times a year. On my buying day, I get the best price possible and advise everyone where the oil is coming from and the current price. The saving comes from the bulk delivery into the village which normally means at least one full tanker load and 25+ deliveries. Payment depends on the supplier, but the worst scenario is that they phone for a debit card prior to delivery (they all charge a premium for Credit Cards). I do not handle any payment and have no vested interest in any oil company. If you run out of oil between deliveries, you can make your own arrangements and I am not in the least bit offended. The whole enterprise is 100% above board and I make or gain nothing from running CHOPS (apart from a few headaches usually related to deliveries!) If you want to 'join' just let me have name, address and post code as well as your phone number and I will add you to my list. Please note the minimum oil delivery is 500 litres (as designated by the oil suppliers). You will find forward delivery dates and other information in the Linkup.
Call David Gardiner
COFFEE MORNING There is a coffee morning every Monday at 10.30 am in the Church. All welcome for coffee and a chat. A great way of meeting new people.
VILLAGE CARE Are you unable to drive and need to get to the medical centre or dental practice in Collingham, Bassingham medical centre or to Newark or Lincoln hospital? There is a team of friendly volunteers who will drive you to the above places for a small fee. You do not have to be elderly to use this service! The service is for Swinderby residents only, the charges are as follows, Collingham £1.50, Bassingham £2, Newark £4, Lincoln £7.50. This is for the complete journey. Other hospitals considered, price dependant on distance. We also cater for optician appointments. Call Susan Brook on
BOOK CLUB The book club meets every six weeks or so. Members read and discuss the books. It’s very informal and a great way of coming across new authors. However, as we meet in each other’s houses, there is a limit on numbers. The current one is full but there is a waiting list. Or how about setting up another group? Either way, phone Mikela on 868041 and talk to her about it.
SWINDERBY PRE-SCHOOL Check the advert in this magazine.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH This takes place on the first Thursday of each month in the Village Hall. All ages are welcome and for £3.50 you will receive a hot meal, with sweet and cheese. You can just turn up, but it would help the organisers if you could let them know that you plan to attend. The people to contact are Michelle Boddy on ?or Doreen Porter on .They are keen to welcome more people to the lunches.
GOOD COMPANIONS Swinderby Good Companions Club promotes social interaction and friendship for the senior citizens of the village. Regular monthly meetings are held in the village hall between 2pm and 4pm on the second Thursday of every month. Games are played and afternoon tea is served by volunteer hostesses. Outings are organised during the year along with an annual fund raising garden party.
BOWLS CLUB See the Bowls Club report during the Bowls season.
PRESCRIPTIONS This is a service only for people who are unable to get to Collingham to collect their prescriptions. The prescriptions are delivered once a week, on a Friday and the pharmacy must be asked to put it in the Swinderby bag. Susan Brook () has now taken over this service. Although prescriptions will be delivered on a Friday, she cannot guarantee a particular delivery time.
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Our New Website I have taken the liberty of setting up a Swinderby Link Up website.
www.swinderbylinkup.co.uk
Here you will be able to download the latest editions of the magazine, but more importantly and useful hopefully, is the calendar. The online calendar is sync-able with digital calendars, such as Google calendar, so you need never have to check what bin day it is again.
Art on The Cover Are you handy with a pencil? Skilled with a brush? Got skills in other areas like felting, crochet, sewing, tapestry or any other medium? Would you like to see your work on the cover of the Link Up? Open to both children and adults alike—I’d love to put your artwork on the cover. Please email me at [email protected] or pop your work through my letterbox appropriately named and addressed so I can return it to you. I may have to be selective as there are only so many issues per year—I hope you’ll understand.
History of the Village
Please continue to submit your stories and photographs of life in Swinderby. They are so lovely to read and reminisce. I haven’t any to publish this month so had a raid through mum’s photo tins and found pictures of some Maypole dancing at the school. If you would like to tell a story but don’t quite feel you want to write it yourself that is not a problem—please get in touch anyway and I can help.
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CHOPS REPORT We seem to be living in unstable times with North Korea and Syria playing a key role in the world’s instability. Oil prices initially increased as a result, but have now edged slightly down. They are still higher than at the time of my last note resulting in heating oil around the 40p per litre mark. (+5% VAT) at the time of writing.
There will be an oil delivery into the village on Friday 28 April 2017. The subse-quent delivery will be Friday 18 August 2018. Although this seems like a long gap, most people will be greatly reducing their central heating usage in the very near future – we hope!
Please let me have your orders no later than SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2017. I have
brought forward the deadline by 1 day to facilitate deliveries. This is a permanent
change.
David [email protected]
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SWINDERBY GOOD COMPANIONS
Our April meeting was a great success and thanks goes to Alan Haslam and his wife Rita who spectacularly displayed woodturning and brought a range of goods for us to purchase. Feedback from all who attended was very encourag-ing and we look forward to a similar event in September. Thanks to our host-esses Marian and Julie.
A Coach trip to Skegness on 17th of May is being arranged, and there are a few seats still available. £6 for Good Companions members, £12 non members, Please contact Marie on 869455, or Doreen 868479 for this event. Our birthday party is in the village hall on 8th June—could club members please contact Rita by 5th June to confirm attendance so that refreshment and seating arrangements can be made.
Our Annual Garden Party this year is on August 5th. More details to follow.
The next meeting is on Thursday 11th May. Alan [email protected]
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NOTES FROM A SMALL PARISH - APRIL 2017
Public Forum A couple of parishioners attended the meeting this evening with a range of issues to put before the PC. First was Mrs Sandra Troop of Green Lane. Her planning permission to build a house in her garden to house her family had been turned down as NKDC regarded the plot of land as open countryside and not her garden. The PC are in support of the plans as recent reports have pointed out that it is becoming increasingly more difficult for families of people living in rural communities to find affordable accommodation (www.feantsa.org Housing-led Solutions to Homelessness in Rural Areas and webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk Homes for the future: more affordable, more sustainable). With this is mind, Mr Richard Cutler of Bloombridge (more from him later), suggested that Sandra should reapply her application under the new Lincolnshire Local Plan (to be adopted this month) that seeks to address that exact issue. The PC pointed out that they did not comment on the original plan as the form asked if we had any objections to the planning. The form does not, however, ask if we support the plans. If Sandra were to re-apply the PC said it would comment on the form and show their support for the project. Sandra also said there was a problem with speeding on Green Lane and pointed out that cars were travelling both to and from the A46. This lane is not meant to take traffic joining the A46. The Chair asked the Clerk to contact the Highways Division and ask if they could put up some “No Entry - Access Only” signs. And finally she pointed out that Green Lane was becoming a magnet area for flytipping. The PC instructed the Clerk to look into purchasing a new litter bin. Mr Steve Brooks said there was also a problem with speeding on the High Street and said that on one occasion he saw someone driving up the road whilst speaking on their mobile phone. Although he had an independent witness, the post lady, when he reported the incident to the police they said that they couldn't do anything unless he had a clear picture of the driver, the phone and the registration plate. The PC has in the past distributed some speeding stickers around the village, with priority given to those on the approach roads into the village. These have proven popular so the Chair suggested we get some more for the rest of the village and I was tasked to get them. Update from Produce World Mr Richard Cutler of Bloombridge (the consulting firm working with Produce World) attended the meeting to give us an update on what is happening at the site. A planning application has gone in for 120 houses, around 20 sheltered houses, a village green area and parking for around 30-40 cars with a zebra crossing going to the school. However, the PC were not happy to hear that Kisimul School had approached Bloombridge with a proposal to buy a part of the former vegetable processing site to build two more dormitories as we had not been informed of this. Mr Cutler said he would get back to Kisimul and keep us informed on the progress.
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Street Lighting On the 22
nd of March I got a very short e-mail from LCC
Highways saying “All necessary work has now been carried out and no further action is planned”. Having had a cycle round I can confirm it has all been done (even the signpost at the approach to the railway station has been up righted) but we have not been given the all new bells and whistles LED lights that they had been lauding on about. I suspect they still have lots of old stock light bulbs that they need to use up before they swap a lamp out. Anyway, if you have any problems with street lighting (or any Highways issues really) you can call them on 01522 782070 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) or call me and I'll get onto them. Update on the History Plaque Cllr Geoff Lloyd wasn't at the meeting, as he was attending a Cluster meeting on the PC's behalf but through a series of e-mails (see, we don't just work one day a month) he managed to give us this. All the text and pictures have been collated but now the firm that produces the plaques do not do the artwork. They recommended a firm up in Liverpool. Geoff suggested that we employ the talents of a local man, we were happy to do this and Geoff has agreed to approach him. (You may have seen his work before, he designed the new PC logo, a copy of which is at the top of this page) Feral Cats - An Update I had a call the other day from Lucy Avery of Cats in Crisis. She wanted to take a tour around the old Fenmarc/Produce World site to see if there were any cats on site. She has set up traps around the back of Station Road and so far has caught 11 cats/kittens. These have since been neutered and are available for adoption. Anyway, after we had a long walk all around the site as well as inside we again found no evidence of cats living on the site. She suggested that if you do see stray cats in and around Station Road or if you would like any more information or would like to support Cats in Crisis in any way they do have a Charity Shop at 39 Redwood Drive, off Brant Road, Lincoln, LN5 9BN. Lucy can be contacted on 07944982079 or via the website www.catsincrisis.org.uk Next meetings The next meeting for your diary is Monday 8
th of May and starts at
7:30pm. The Annual Parish Meeting (where all groups can come along and give an update of what is going on) takes place on the 22
nd of May and starts at 7pm.
All the meetings take place in the small room at the Village Hall. As always, you are all welcome to attend. Cllr Bob Crozier Swinderby PC
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BASSINGHAM OPEN GARDENS & SCARECROW TRAIL
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th June from 2pm until 6pm.
In aid of the Bassingham Village & Playing Field Charity
Entrance programmes, which include a map showing the locations of the gardens, teas with home-made cakes, ice creams, Pimms in the garden, scarecrows and the popular plant stall, will be on sale at the Bassingham Hammond Hall car park (LN5 9HQ) from 1.30 on Open Gardens Day, price £3.50, accompanied children free.
WIN!! A free entrance ticket to Bassingham Open Gardens Answer the following question and send your answer and name and address to [email protected] or post through . A name will be drawn at random on 20th May at 8pm. You’ve got to be in it to win it! What term describes a plant, tree or shrub that loses all its leaves for
part of the year?
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CHURCH NEWS On Thursday 25 May at 7.30 the Boothby Graffoe Deanery is holding their As-cension Day service at North Scarle and Andrew Vaughan will be officially in-stalled as Parish Priest to our Group of four churches. Everyone is invited. North Scarle is a lovely old church that is Grade I listed. We are pleased to announce that Michelle Boddy, Derek Broughton and Audrey Innes were re-elected as our Church Wardens at the Annual Meeting in March. David Finch was reappointed as Treasurer and Gill Lloyd as Secretary. The Coffee Stop continues to thrive. Drop in for a coffee and a chat any Mon-day 10.30am to noon.
The Churchyard is looking beautiful. Please remember that we have a working
party that meets at 10am on the last Saturday in every month from March till Oc-
tober. The next ones are Saturday 29 April and Saturday 27 May. Everyone
welcome with coffee/tea and a chat too.
Gill Lloyd, Secretary to the PCC
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TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE
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Goodnight Mister Tom by David Wood adapted from the novel by Michelle Magorian
Friday 2nd June 7.00pm & Saturday 3rd June 2.30pm & 7.00pm
One of the most uplifting stories ever written, Michelle Magorian’s heart-warming story Goodnight Mister Tom is brought gloriously to life in this stage adaptation by David Wood – the UK’s ‘National Children’s Dramatist’ [The Times]. Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech as he is evacuated from London to the idyllic English countryside, where he builds a remarkable and moving friendship with village recluse, Tom Oakley. All seems perfect until William is devastatingly summoned by his mother back to London. A moving tale of two broken souls, healed through a friendship which knows no barriers. Age Guide: 8 years+ (One use of strong language, scenes of bereavement and loss.) Tickets £8.50 Child [U16] £7 Family [4] £26 www.actioncommunitytheatre.com
NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND
Sunday 14 May, 11am to 4pm Cogglesford Watermill joins in with this national celebration as the mill rumbles in to action, grinding the mill’s own stoneground flour. They will be joined by M H Preserves who will be offering tastes of their home made jams and chutneys and Greenfield Bakers who produce delicious bread using traditional wood fired ovens. Whilst you’re there you can learn about the history of the mill and its millers, try your hand at grinding grain and explore the mill. For more information please contact Cogglesford Watermill on 01529 413671 or the District Council tourism team on 01529 308102. Alternatively please email [email protected]
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SWINDERBY SCHOOL On the last day of the Spring term the whole of Swinderby School gathered together to celebrate the success of the term. During the Celebrations assembly the packed audience of parents and friends were treated to various musical pieces by the School Brass band led by Musical Director Mr John Crouch and the guitar group led by Mr Reid. Various solos were also played by school children and there were poetry performances from groups and individuals who had all successfully competed in the recent Lincoln Speech and Drama festival. Moira Rickaby presented the school with a cheque to the prize winners on behalf of the Johnson and Mukherjee Brothers Charitable Trust. The money from this will help continue the music making at school. The event concluded with the annual Easter egg hunt organised by the Friends of
Swinderby School and guests enjoyed tea and biscuits.
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NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL Read our Leisure and Days Out Guide Now!
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre : High Flying Women – Pioneering Aviators will open to the public telling the stories of female aviators from around the world. The exhibition will enable visitors to discover these remarkable women and their love of flight, speed, adventure and service for their countries. Equally important, the exhibition examines their struggles and rebellion against the conventions of their respective times, in order to realise their dreams; and how they fearlessly took to the air when aviation was a far greater risk than it is today. It will also show that wealth or indeed a lack of it was not an inhibitor of their ambitions. The exhibition will also highlight the role women played in nursing wounded aircrew, against the conventions of the day. See how these extraordinary women took different paths to achieve their dream including entertainment, endurance racing, military and nursing service. They all were and still are, reminders that any dream is possible with determination and tenacity. This exhibition is open to the public from Saturday 1 April to Sunday 24 September 2017. Admission is free. For more information about this exhibition please contact Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre on 01529 488490 For more information about Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre please visit www.cranwellaviation.co.uk Birds On The Wing’ -Friday 3 March to Sunday 25 June A stunning exhibition that explores the life and beauty of both garden and wetland birds. A range of media, craft, art and photography has been created by local practitioners. ‘Birds on the Wing’ features photography by Wildlife and Swan Photographer Anne Waterfield whose body of work ‘All about Swans’ has previously exhibited at the Discovery Centre at Clumber Park. There will also be a Swan Facts section which is informative and also include a mini me exhibition and trail aimed at young children. The Boardwalk Bistro will also continue to host week long events throughout the year.
ADVANCE TRAINING WARNING!!!
Spires and Steeples Challenge 2017
Sunday 15 October 2017 - Lincoln or Metheringham to Sleaford The Spire and Steeples Challenge is a 26 or 13 mile run or walk from Lincoln to Sleaford
following the Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage Trail, an off-road trail that winds through
the Heart of Lincolnshire in aid of WheelPower which provides sports wheelchairs, training
and support to disabled people. Participants are also welcome to raise funds for their own
respective charities.
Entries cost £18 per person for the 26 mile run/walk and £15 per person for the 13 mile run/
walk. Participants must be 16 years and over to enter the 26 mile run, however anyone aged
14-15 years may enter the 26 mile walk or 13 mile walk / run but must be accompanied by an
adult. To enter online, visit www.runnersworld.co.uk/spiresandsteeples2017. Please note
there will be a small admin charge. For telephone entries please call 01522 694353 and the
events team will take your booking over the phone – this is a free service. Postal entries are
now also available and can be found on the Spires and Steeples Challenge Facebook group
or you can call the events team on 01522 694353 who will happily send you a copy.
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The Oldest Link Up Challenge
Whilst sorting through some old paperwork at home mum found an edition of the linkup from 1995. Some of you will remember the A4 stapled version with the front colour page. It was so very interesting to read and look back at what was happening, there are some advertisers that are still advertising with us—which is awesome. It gave me an idea to issue a challenge.
What is the oldest copy of the linkup you can find? Do you have one older than 1995?
If so could I borrow it for a short while. Email me or pop it through my letter box named with an address so I can return it to you. A small prize for the oldest edition found.
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CALENDAR & DIARY OF EVENTS FOR MAY (also available online)
Monday Coffee Morning at the Church 10:30am-12noon 1st
Tuesday Scrabble Night at The Plough 7pm 2nd
Wednesday Green Bin 3rd
Thursday Fellowship Lunch 12pm 4th
Friday 5th
Saturday 6th
Sunday 7th
Monday Coffee Morning at the Church
Parish Council Meeting
10:30am-12noon
7:30pm
8th
Tuesday 9th
Wednesday Black Bin
Acoustic Night at The Plough
8pm
10th
Thursday 11th
Friday 12th
Saturday Live Music with SPOT ON at The Plough 9pm 13th
Sunday Holy Communion at Swinderby 9:30am 14th
Monday Coffee Morning at the Church 10:30am-12noon 15th
Tuesday Scrabble Night at The Plough 7pm 16th
Wednesday Green Bin
Family Bingo at The Plough
7:30pm
17th
Thursday 18th
Friday 19th
Saturday 20th
Sunday 21st
Monday Coffee Morning at the Church
Annual Parish Meeting
10:30am-12noon
7pm
22nd
Tuesday 23rd
Wednesday Black Bin 24th
Thursday 25th
Friday Jam Night at The Plough 8:30pm 26th
Saturday Churchyard working party 10am 27th
Sunday 28th
Monday Coffee Morning at the Church 10:30am-12noon 29th
Tuesday 30th
Wednesday Green Bin 31st
