Village News -...

SUMMER2012

In this issue:• The Diamond

Jubilee - a historical

perspective

• Village Updates

• School Page

• Stunt Show!

• East Midlands

Ambulance Service

• Jubilee Party Update

•What’s Going On?

• Church News

• Women’s Institute

• Summer

Gardening Tips

• Spotlight on Ron

& Doris Wells

• The Lincs School of

DIY for Ladies!

• Wheelie Bin

Collection Dates

• Police Page

• Health & Lifestyle

• News from the Ark

•Sport/Club News:

•Dog Training

• Cricket

• Modellers Group

Village NewsVillage NewsFor the communities of Manby, Grimoldby and South Cockerington

Issue 52Issue 52

The 60th

anniversary

of The

Queen’s accession

to the throne was on

6th February 2012,

but our celebrations

are taking place on

Saturday 2nd and

Sunday 3rd June.

The 2nd June is also

the 59th

anniversary of the

coronation on 2nd June 1953.

Queen Elizabeth II is only the second British

Monarch to celebrate her diamond jubilee.

Her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria

celebrated 60 years on 22nd June 1897.

Queen Victoria’s grandfather King George III

also ruled for a long period, but was 9

months short of his 60 years when he died in

1820.

So how was the 1897 jubilee celebrated?

Tuesday 22nd June 1897 was a bank

holiday. Queen Victoria was Queen not

only of Britain, but also of the world-wide

British Empire, and in London a huge

procession of heads of state, other

important persons and troops from all over

the empire worked its way through the

streets. The parade came to St Paul's

Cathedral where an open-air service of

thanksgiving was held outside the building

– the Queen was unable to manage the

steps so she sat in her open carriage. She

then rode for six miles through the cheering

crowds. The British people showed great

outpourings of

affection for their

elderly Queen.

Various

commemorative

souvenirs were

sold, particularly

mugs, plates and

badges. In Louth

Museum there is a

jubilee medal, and

also a souvenir

handkerchief with

pictures of Queen Victoria and her family,

and with two verses of the national anthem

printed on it.

Celebrations in Louth

In Louth on Monday 21st June storekeepers

and the corporation decorated the streets with

flags and banners. Many of the decorations

were made by Eve and Ranshaw, a shop that

has been on the go since 178.

The weather over the weekend and on

T H E D I AM O ND J U B I LE E -T H E D I AM O N D J U B I LE E -A H I S T O R I CA L PE R S P EC T I V EA H I S T O R I C AL P ER S P EC T I V E

Queen Victoria in her carriage

Louth decorated for the Jubilee. The sign states “God Bless

the Empress of India”.

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Village News June 2012

News from the Editorial Committee!

A Warm Summer Welcome to our readers!Hopefully by the time you are reading this, the sun

will be shining and our Jubilee Party will be only

days away! We do urge you to come along, as it is

certainly going to be a day to remember, with so

much going on throughout the day. Many people

have worked extremely hard to organise it, so please

do your utmost to support their efforts!

As usual, we hope you enjoy reading this bumper

issue, and do contact us with any feedback!

Kind regards Steve and Sally, Celia and Jean.

How to contact us!

PLEASE NOTE!Deadline for copy for Autumn Newsletter is

15th August 2012

Editor:Steve Ward; Simba Lodge, 32 Church Lane, [email protected] Tel: 01507 327565

Editor and Club News:Sally Taylor; 37 Church Lane, [email protected] Tel: 01507 327687

Articles/Village News:Celia Monument; 23 Tinkle Street, [email protected] Tel: 01507 327690

Advertising:Jean Baker; The Gables, Eastfield Lane, GrimoldbyTel: 328269 [email protected] Village News Editorial Committee reserve the right to refuse to publish any

articles or letters it considers to be libellous, obscene or offensive. It also

reserves the right to abridge or otherwise amend letters/articles in the interest of

space. Any views expressed in articles/letters are not necessarily the views of

the Village News Editorial Committee. All items are printed in good faith.

Ofsted registered and fully qualified childminder, in ahome from home style setting with 9 years

experience of working with children. Flexible timesand pick up from Grimoldby School if required.

Contact Karen on 01507 327661Registration Number EY439730

A Sad Farewell - Bev Monument10/01/1942 – 28/03/2012

It is with huge sadness

and an immense sense

of loss that we have to

announce the death of

a very valued member

of our small team.

After collapsing and a

long struggle for

survival, Bev

Monument died on 28th March, 2012. He leaves

his wife Celia, his son Simon, his relatives and

many friends with a massive void in their lives.

Bev was one of the longest, if not the longest

serving member, of our Parish Council. In this

position, he was able to support many ideas and

plans for our villages. His quiet and thoughtful

demeanour made his contributions all the more

meaningful.

Bev embraced his role as chief distributor of the

Village News with enthusiasm. He was always

up and ready for the early delivery and keen to

start counting, packing and delivering the

correct numbers for each member of our

distributing team.

During our meetings, his carefully considered

contributions were well-received. They always

had the continued development and success of

our magazine at their heart.

We will miss you Bev. Your gentle and generous

nature will forever be in our hearts and keep

our fond memories of you alive.

Rest in peace

Your friends,

Steve, Sally and Jeanie

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The Diamond Jubilee - a Historical Perspective/ cont

Monday 21st had been overcast and showery, but on

Tuesday morning the sun shone brightly. The Mayor of

Louth (Henry D Simpson), the Corporation and the

Jubilee Committee met for a formal breakfast in the

Masons’ Arms Hotel. There was subsequently a civic

procession to St James’ Church.

More than 2000 children assembled in Louth Market

Place to sing the National Anthem and other loyal

hymns, and on passing through the Market Hall each

child was presented with a jubilee cake, having

previously

received a

jubilee medal.

There was a

spirit of

generosity In

Louth. The

Board of

Guardians gave

extra money to

the poor in the

week of the

jubilee – adults

on out-relief

(i.e. living in

their own

homes rather

than in the

workhouse)

received an extra shilling. Also a present of tea, lump

sugar and a loaf of plum bread was delivered to the

houses of 420 aged and deserving women.

On Tuesday 22nd June at 1.30 pm more than 400 aged

and deserving men were treated to dinner in Louth

Town Hall, prepared by the staff of confectioner H S

Forman. Volunteer servicemen were given dinner in the

Artillery Drill Hall. But the major jubilee dinner in

Louth took place in the Mart. This was free, and open

to all! We have a photo of the invitation being

announced by the town crier. A total of about 1300

people were fed in three sittings. They consumed meat

from a 59-stone bullock, additional beef, hams, meat

pies, 60 lb cheese, 150 loaves of bread, 16 gallons of

beer, aerated waters, pickles and plum bread. There

were about 50 volunteer carvers and waiters, and the

organist from Holy Trinity Church played the piano.

The people responsible for arranging all this were

known as the “Diamond Jubilee Bullock Committee”

In the afternoon a sports gala was held in the field of the

Grammar School - it irks me that the races were only for

men and boys, and not for women or girls! The many

illuminations in the evening were impressive, and

particularly notable was the Gas Company’s large star

in the Corn Market formed from gas jets. A torchlit

procession led by the Artillery Band wound its way

through the town, then up to a field near the toll bar on

London Road where an enormous bonfire was lit at 10

o’clock; rockets were sent up, and five other bonfires

could be counted on the horizon.

Celebrations in Grimoldby and Manby

And what happened in Grimoldby and Manby? The

headmaster George Lewis wrote in the logbook of

Grimoldby School: “Jun 22. A holiday was given

today. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.” In Manby the

celebrations began at two o’clock when dinner was

provided for 90 people in the barn of Mr John Borrill

(of Manby Hall in Church Lane). They ate roast beef,

Butcher Matthew Smalley & others with bullock

Town Crier, John Blyth, announcing Jubilee

Dinner in Louth

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The Diamond Jubilee/ cont Village News Updates

boiled beef, mutton, ham, bread-and-butter, and drank

tea. Then a further 50 people, including those who had

prepared and served the food, sat down for the second

sitting.

Sports races began at 4 o’clock in a field near the

Rectory (which was in Carlton Road where Manby

House is now). There were flat races for men, women

and children, hurdles, obstacle races, potato races, egg-

and-spoon races, walking races and threading the needle

races. A highlight was the tug-of-war in which the

bachelors of the parish beat the married men.

A fire balloon was sent up at the close of the sports,

which “moved away towards the sea until lost from

sight”, a precursor of today’s Chinese lanterns! At 8

o’clock cups of tea were served, and then the fireworks

were at 10 pm.

All this was organised by two committees – the Sports

Committee, and the Provisions Committee. If you want

to find out more look at the Louth and North

Lincolnshire Advertiser dated Saturday 26th June 1897,

which is on microfilm in Louth Library.

Grimoldby gets only a short report in the newspaper.

There was a church service at half past two, a free meat

tea for all parishioners in the barn of Mrs Beverley (of

Grimoldby Grange), and then sports for all including a

tug-of war, bicycle races and slow races. The tug-of-

war was won by the team of the railway stationmaster,

Mr Emerson. Ruth Gatenby

JUBILEE UPDATESJUBILEE UPDATESFollowing the celebrations over the weekend, The

Lancaster Inn are contributing to the Jubilee Celebrations

with a Jubilee themed quiz from 8.30pm on Sun 3rd June

with bingo.

On the Monday 4th June there will be a Treasure Hunt

for the whole family (walking round the villages)

collecting clues starting at the Lancaster Inn at 10.30am

and finishing at the Lancaster with a BBQ from 12 noon –

3pm. Also, Tug of War, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting.

KEEPING YOU INFORMED - THEKEEPING YOU INFORMED - THE

PROPOSED WIND FARM ATPROPOSED WIND FARM AT

GRIMOLDBYGRIMOLDBYGaoh Energy Ltd. currently based in Lowestoft, Suffolk is

currently examining the potential for building a Wind Farm

on site to the North of the B1200 and to the West of Tinkle

Street, Grimoldby.

The proposal is for up to five wind turbines on towers of up to

80 metres in height with blades of some 90 metres in

diameter – a total height to tip of blades of up to 125 metres.

This is some 410 feet high – by comparison Louth church

spire is 295 feet high.

It is expected that five turbines would generate electricity to

supply the annual average needs of 6,989 homes.

At this stage the proposed development requires the

preparation of an Environment Impact Assessment to take

into account the possible effects on visual amenity,

archaeological and historic matters, flora and fauna and wild

life habitat etc. before an application for planning permission

may be lodged.

It is expected that this will take some months to complete the

Environment Impact Assessment.

If and when a formal application for planning permission is

submitted the Parish Council will call a public meeting to

gauge the views of the villagers. Should anyone require any

further information please do not hesitate to contact Terry

Knowles, chairman of the Parish Council on 01507 327495.

Jubilee Handkerchief

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Village News Updates/cont


FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND?FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND?To the uninitiated this means super fast internet connections

in our own homes. Currently Manby, Grimoldby and South

Cockerington receive various speeds up to 8 meg per second

but in reality rarely achieve above 2.5 meg. Now with Fibre

Optics you can achieve up to an incredible 100 meg per

second. Louth is receiving this upgrade around the end of

June but our villages have been deemed not worthy because

of a perceived low usage prospect.

So if you would be interested in paying slightly more money

for this faster service would you email me please so I can

gather some numbers for my negotiations with BT in trying

to get them to upgrade our exchange. You will of course not

be committing yourself to have this service, but I’m sure it

would help our cause to know rough numbers. If we are to

attract new people and businesses to our area we need to do

everything we can to have these services made available.

Many thanks, Steve (Ed) [email protected]

HONEYSUCKLE CLUBHONEYSUCKLE CLUB(A Community Support Group affiliated to Grimoldby and

Manby Parish Council)

We are a newly formed group of local people who have one

aim: To support, encourage and enhance the lives of the most

vulnerable people in our neighbourhood.

By raising funds through sponsorship, grants, sales and

events, we will provide regular coffee mornings and lunches,

entertainment and trips out. There will be meetings held

regularly, at various venues, to gain input from our fellow

villagers on how they can benefit from the organisation and

its support. Events will be widely advertised, on the parish

notice boards, in the Village News and at the Post Office, as

well as leaflets and posters.

We would like to invite you to a coffee and cake get- to-

gether on Wednesday 13th June from 10am to 11.30 am in

the Village Hall.

If you would like to come along for a chat but need transport,

please contact Val on 01507 327621 or Moya on 01507

328757 on Tuesday 12th. We look forward to seeing you

there. The Honeysuckle Club

ATTENTION ALL CARERSATTENTION ALL CARERSIf you are a carer you may benefit from a Carers Needs

Assessment. As a carer you are entitled to a yearly

assessment of your needs. If you would like more info please

contact The Carers Team on 01522 782224 or e-mail

[email protected] or your local Carers

Champion Linda Knowles on 01507 327495. You can email

Linda at [email protected]

THE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY ISTHE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY IS

COMING TO EAST LINDSEYCOMING TO EAST LINDSEYThe London Olympic Games Organising Committee

(LOCOG) has announced that the Olympic Torch will travel

through East Lindsey on June 27th, 2012. The Torch will visit

Louth, Legbourne, Withern, Maltby Le Marsh,

Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe, Sutton on Sea, Mumby,

Hogsthorpe, Ingoldmells, Winthorpe, Skegness and

Wainfleet All Saints as it makes its way from Cleethorpes to

Lincoln. Do go and support the runners on the day!

The 70 day Olympic Torch Relay, will start at Land’s End,

Cornwall on the morning of May 19th 2012. On leaving

Land’s End, the Olympic Flame will travel an estimated 8,000

miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and

individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame

comes to a place near them.

1st Manby Scout Group1st Manby Scout Group

CAN YOU HELP US?!CAN YOU HELP US?!The Annual General Meeting took place at Manby Scout Hut

on 25th April. Our Chairman has resigned after more than 20

years so we now urgently need a new CHAIRPERSON.

Your responsibility would be to chair the AGM. Please

contact our secretary, Tracey Lynam 327574 if you can help.

ALSO URGENTLY NEEDED! Our scouts, aged between

10 - 14 years, urgently need helpers at their meetings on

Friday nights from 7 - 9pm. Are you able to spare any

evenings to help them out? Please let Guy Williams know on

339368 for further information.

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Grimoldby School Page

There’s a weird kind of magical atmosphere around the

classrooms and corridors of Grimoldby School! What can it

be? Could it be because the spring buds and fragrant flowers

are bursting with their fresh new colours wherever we look?

Or could it be that the staff (and in particular, Mr Spendlow),

no longer have to fight for a place in the microwave queue

each lunchtime, to heat up their heart-warming soups of many

different flavours, but instead look forward to their summer

salads?

No – surprisingly it’s much simpler than that! Our school is

gripped by Jubilee Fever! Children are learning all about our

Royal Family and how things have changed during the sixty

years that our Queen has been on the throne. Who would have

thought sixty years ago, that in 2012 most people would have a

mobile phone and personal computer?!

Our youngest children have a palace as their Home Corner,

complete with a Royal Throne, Crown Jewels, portraits of the

Queen and lots of bunting. They are also learning about

Princes and Princesses, particularly through the traditional

story of ‘The Princess and the Pea’ when, even though there

were lots of mattresses on her bed, the pea still turned her

‘black and blue’.

In other classes, children are looking at how the Queen herself

has changed during 60 years. This has prompted

investigations into how we grow up. Fantastic royal display

boards are appearing all over the school, and the children are

enjoying learning lots of incredible facts about the Queen and

her amazing sixty years on the throne.

The school is ringing with the National Anthem and other

patriotic songs such as ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and

‘Jerusalem’. Staff and children are also busily preparing for

our own ‘street party’ on the last day before we break up.

Although it is not technically on a street, we do plan to get our

tables out on the playground, wear our party hats, wave our

flags and decorate the school with bunting. We want to make

the day something for the children to remember for many years

to come.

After the delight of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee we have the

added excitement of the Olympics to look forward to. We do

plan the make the most of this historical event! We will be

following the achievements of our athletes, as they compete

with those from other countries for hopefully many medals.

The Olympic theme will run through our curriculum: English

– children as journalist creating newspaper reports, biographies

of famous competitors. Mathematics – tracking achievements

on the medal table, measuring time and distance, thinking

about ordinal numbers, 1st, 2nd 3rd. History- how the games

started in Ancient Greek times, the impact of WW11, and also

the values and principles set out in the Olympic Charter.

Geography – which other countries have hosted the games,

using an atlas to find out about the countries taking part, flags,

customs and cultures. During PE lessons and our Sports Day

the children will be striving to be Olympians themselves.

We are always excited and pleased to announce forthcoming

events, and here are some for your diaries:

Wednesday 30th May – ‘Grimoldby’s Got Talent’, an

opportunity for our pupils to show off their many and varied

talents.

The school feels very proud to be part of the local Diamond

Jubilee celebrations, to be held on 2nd and 3rd June. We are

looking forward to presenting a country-dancing display, a

recorder concert and a dazzling array of ‘royal’ art-work.

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Grimoldby School Page/cont Stunt Show comes to Manby!

Many of our children have submitted their drawings of the

Queen to the competition being held by the Village News. All

entries will be on display on the day.

Saturday 16th June – Quiz Night at School (a big thank you

in advance to Martin Spooner). Details to be confirmed.

Again, please contact Helen Morris for more information on

01507 327320.

Monday 18th June – Our recorder group are taking part in the

Louth and Area Recorder Festival at St Michael’s School.

20th & 21st June – Lincolnshire Show Schools Challenge: if

you plan to visit the show this year be sure to pop into the

Schools’ Challenge tent to say ’hello’ and have a look at the

display from Grimoldby School.

I would like to say a very big thank you to all who have

supported fundraising for our Climbing Frame – we are getting

there, but there is still a long way to go. By attending our many

events you not only support our efforts, but also help to keep

our spirits high in the face of such a big financial challenge.

Now then ......... Car Parking

I do appreciate that this is an on-going problem and I do

sympathise. However in recent weeks the double parking on

the zig zag lines outside the school is becoming increasingly

dangerous ,therefore please do not be surprised if you receive

fixed penalty fines from the police as we have to keep this area

safe for our children. I am sure you will all agree that these

tough measures have to be taken. Please also respect our

neighbours by not parking in the Londis Car Park or blocking

access for the residents of St Edith’s Gate. We will understand

if you are a little late due to parking problems. Also note that

the patrons of Bambarinos and The Lancaster pub have kindly

allowed parents to use their car parks at drop off and pick up

times. The village hall car park may also be used when there is

not a function in the village hall. I would also like to remind

you that it is the policy of our school that only staff and official

visitors are permitted to use our car park and you are reminded

not to use the car park for dropping off or collecting your

children. This measure is taken to restrict car movement in the

area where most of our children are walking, thus keeping

them safe and protected. Thank you again for your support.

Lesley Pringle

On a very cold, wet, miserable evening at the beginning

of May at Manby Motorplex, locals were treated to an

absolutely amazing display of stunts using a variety of

vehicles and props. It was

such a fabulous show that

the audience certainly

seemed to forget the

atrocious weather that the

performers had to

contend with!

Scott May’s Daredevil

Stuntshow has been

touring in the UK since

1991. It all started with

Scott’s motorcycle stunts being performed to raise

money for local charities.

After years of hard work, passion and dedication, Scott’s

local fundraising events have now turned into the

world’s largest independent touring stunt show.

Scott himself grew up in the era of Evel Knievel and

Eddie Kidd and was fascinated by the skill and daring of

their motorcycle jumps and stunts.

His father bought him a tiny motorbike when he was

just five years old and Scott started building his own

ramps from planks and rocks in the fields which

surrounded his family home. He knew, even then, that

he wanted to be a

motorcycle stunt rider and

has dedicated his life to

building his stunt show to

the size it is today.

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East Midlands Ambulance Service

Dear readers, I would like to take a moment of your time

to introduce myself as I have been given the honourable

task of writing a page for inclusion in the Village News.

Firstly let me open by saying that my motives for agreeing

to this are not only professional but also personal as I am a

“local lad” that resides in the village of Grimoldby having

moved into the village last year. Prior to this I was only

down the road living in Grimsby and travelling to my offices

at Louth, Skegness, Horncastle and Mablethorpe

ambulance stations to carry out my work, after several

years of this I decided that it was time to move to be more

centrally based and also for the peace and tranquillity of the “village life” as

well as the excellent local schools for my 2 children and a strong feeling of a

real community spirit. I have to say that the move has proved to be

everything we had hoped it would be and I have no intentions of moving

again for a very long time, maybe never!

Professionally, as the operations manager for East Midlands Ambulance

Service it is my responsibility to manage all aspects of delivery of

emergency ambulance operations for the east locality of Lincolnshire so I

am rather well placed to provide this publication with some hopefully

interesting updates your ambulance service is making to improve the way

we do things, I also plan to include some useful hints and tips as well as

some first aid advice.

Know When to Dial 999

If you become unwell or are injured make sure you choose the right NHS

service to get the best treatment quickly.

A&E or 999 - Choking. Chest pain. Blacking out. Blood loss.

Emergency services are very busy. They should only be used in very

serious life-threatening situations. Choosing well ensures that essential

treatment is given in the shortest possible time.

Walk-in/Urgent Care/Minor Injuries Unit- Cuts. Strains. Itches. Sprains.

If you need treatment or advice which does not need a visit to A&E or a

medical appointment. Choosing well ensures you receive the best possible

treatment, leaving emergency services to those who need them most.

GP - Vomiting. Ear pain. Sore belly. Back ache.

Make an appointment with your local GP when you have an illness or injury

that will not go away. Choosing well ensures that you get the treatment you

need and reduces demand on emergency services.

How to Recognise a Heart Attack

The symptoms of a heart attack differ from one person to

another. You might feel tightness or pain in your chest. This

may spread to your arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach. For

some people, the pain or tightness is severe, while others

may feel nothing more than a mild discomfort. As well as

having chest pain or discomfort you may feel light-headed

or faint and short of breath. You may also feel nauseous or

vomit.

Phone 999 instantly if you think you are having a heart

attack or if you expect someone is having a heart attack.

This means that you will get potentially life-saving treatment as soon as

possible. Do not phone your GP if you think you or someone else is having

a heart attack, you must phone 999 for an ambulance.

If you are not allergic to aspirin and have some next to you, or if there is

someone with you who can fetch them for you, chew an aspirin. However, if

they are not nearby, the person with you should not go hunting for aspirin,

they should stay with you. Do not get up and stroll around the house looking

for an aspirin. This possibly will put needless strain on your heart.

Preventing a Heart Attack

Living a healthy standard of living can help avoid you from having a heart

attack. If you're over 40 you should ask your doctor or nurse for a heart

health check to consider your risk of having a heart attack in the next 10

years. If you have had a heart attack you can drastically reduce the risk of

having another heart attack and future heart problems by keeping your

heart healthy and taking your medicines.

Recovering from a Heart Attack

A heart attack can be a terrifying incident and it can take time to come to

terms with what has happened. It's normal to be worried about your

recuperation and future. A lot of people make a full recovery and within a

few months are able to return to their normal activities.

Some people may find that they are not able to do as much as they

previously did, but attending a cardiac rehabilitation course will raise your

chances of getting back to normal as quickly as possible.

For more information visit our website www.emas.nhs.uk

I hope you have found these few top tips useful and that you will enjoy

hearing about the actual running of the Ambulance Service in future issues.

Steve Pratten

Hi Folks! Over the next few issues of the Village News, we are going to be treated to an inside view of our Ambulance Service. Ihave asked Steve Pratten, the Operations Manager of East Midlands Ambulance Service, to give us some practical advice andalso a peek into the running of this excellent and much needed service. Steve Ed

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Grimoldby & Manby Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Come and join us for a fantastic celebration

on Sat 2nd June in the E.L.D.C. grounds at

Manby. FREE entry & FREE car parking !!

2pm till late.

There will be plenty of things to do and see ...

Live music, games, food stalls, cars on show,

Bouncy Castle, Tombola’s and a great

Neighbour Tea Party, where we suggest you

bring your own picnic and blanket, although

there will be a “Share Table “ so please do bring

extra if you are able and share! All donations will be very

welcome. Please feel free to dress up too as there is a

fancy dress competition and the theme is, of course,

anything Royal! This is for everyone so parents please

don’t be shy! Here is a rough agenda for the day, however

this may change due to final tweaks but will definitely

give you an idea of what a great day it will be.

2.30 Florence Hand, recent winner of East Lindsey’s Young

Musician of the Year

3.00 ZUMBA Display lead by Emma Nichols

3.15 Grimoldby School, may include Country Dancing, the

Recorder group & many games

4.00 Taekwondo Display

4.10 Fancy Dress Competition

4.15 Tea Party .....Bring your own food and chairs / blankets

5.15 Tug of War ....subject to ground conditions

5.30 Raffle Draw

5.40 May include Grimoldby’s got Talent !, interspersed with a

Karaoke & Disco

6.30+ Entertainment by “What a Performance UK

Limited”. A mix of singing and dancing, including

solos and duets from covers of Adele and Olly Murs

to songs from Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. Plus

a guest appearance of Stuart Wilson, who will lead

us in our own take of the Last Night at the Proms so

remember to bring your flags!

If you require any further information, either

about booking a stall or donating items for the food

share, plant stall, or any of the raffles or Tombolas etc

please call either Steve Ward on 01507 327565 , Jean

Baker on 01507 328269 or Doreen Parratt on 01507

327548. This whole day has been organised by The

Grimoldby & Manby Village Fundraisers Team. All

profits will be donated to local charities.

There will also be some fabulous memorabilia displays at

both St Mary’s and St Edith's churches on Sun 3rd June

10 – 4 so why not treat the whole family to a great

weekend.

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Louth Area Group Programme

2012

Conoco Room, Louth Library 7.30pm

Friday 15 June 6.30pm Visit to Welton le Wold Quarry

with David Robinson & Helen Gamble

Meet up track at MR 282881

Friday 13 July 6.30pm Visit to Manby Wetlands with

Martin Chapman. Meet at sewage works at end of

Church Lane

Sunday 9 September 2.00pm A Benniworth Round with

John Loft. Meet at bend at MR 223826

For further details telephone Ian on Louth 327723

The LancasterJune 23rd - THAI NIGHT

July 13th/14th - SAUSAGE FEST

WEEKEND

with flavours from around the world!

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LOUTH PLAYGOERS RIVERHEADLOUTH PLAYGOERS RIVERHEAD

THEATRETHEATRE6 June Pied Piper presented by the Krazy Kat11am & 2.30pm Theatre Co. For 3 - 7 year olds9 June The Golden Age of Musical Satire7.30pm Peter Gill14 - 16 June Utopia - New London Opera Group7.30pm16 June Tom Thumb presented by Lyngo 11am &2.30pm Theatre for children over 5 years27 June Hip Hope Hero - Moving Hands 7.30pm Theatre Co.29 - 30 June Swings The Thing Big Swing Band7.30pm13 - 14 July The Lion, Witch & Wardrobe7.30pm presented by Black Box Co.19 - 21 July Mega Moves presented by Studio 2000

BOX OFFICE: 01507 600350,Victoria Rd, Louth

www.louthplaygoers.co.ukSupported by Arts Council England

What’s (Going) On?

CAR BOOT DATESCar boot sales on the airfield continue this year under new

supervision. Contact Edward 07503 904774

June 17thJuly 1st, 15th, 29th

August 19thSeptember 2nd, 16th, 30th

These could be subject to change over the year.

LincoLnshire heritage open Days

6th - 9th septemberwww.heritageopendays.org.uk

Quiz NightSaturday 16th June 2012

Doors open 7pm, for 7:30pm start atGrimoldby Primary School

Teams of up to 6 peopleCash Prize for Winning Team

Licensed BarHot supper included in ticket price. Tickets £6

Tickets available from Grimoldby Primary School, Shaws of Alvingham,

Hair Sports, Grimoldby, Kate Forsyth or Jean Baker

WI Garden PartySaturday July 7th

"Coffee Morning in the Garden" 10.30pm - 12.00pm

in the lovely garden of Christine Baxter at Church HouseGrimoldby. There will be cakes and plant sales, jams and

produce, raffle, food tombola. Admission £1 including tea/coffee and cake or scone

All welcome

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What’s (Going) On?

Breakfast ChurchBreakfast ChurchBreakfast served from 9.30am and then join in our

all-ages act of worship from 10am.

Sunday 17th June ‘Our Father’

Sunday 15th July ‘Run the Race’

Sunday 16th September ‘Reap what we sow’

For more information contact Mark 327373.

Louth and Skegness Moonlight Walk

30th JuneThis summer join hundreds of inspirational men and women taking part

in our annual Moonlight Walks across the county in aid of our St.

Barnabas Hospice.

Starting from Skegness Rugby Club , Wainfleet Road, Skegness at

10.30pm, over the beach and back in time for coffee on 30th June!

Registration costs £10 (£10.30 online) which includes your walker pack,

refreshments after completion of the Moonlight walk and your medal to

commemorate your evening!

If you would like to register please contact Amy Reeve and Chris Fox on

07918 023908 or register online at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Spirit of the Marsh 2012 FestivalArklow House Farm, Rotten Row, Theddlethorpe, LN12 1NX.

Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July 2012Open 11am till Late Each Day

http://www.spiritofthemarsh.com

LOUTH PLAYGOERS RIVERHEAD THEATRELOUTH PLAYGOERS RIVERHEAD THEATRE

SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2012TEll TalE HEaRTS CHildREn’S TOURing THEaTRE

Mon 6th – Fri 10th august for 7-10 year olds.

5 days of workshop with a short production to

friends and family on the Friday afternoon.

10am-3.30pm daily. £35 each place.

ZEST THEaTRE SUMMER CHallEngE

Mon 20th – Fri 24th august for 11–19 year olds.

an exciting week to work with a group & write,

direct, & perform a show at the end. Open to all,

with or without experience. £35.00 each place.

FOOTlOOSE

Sunday 22nd July at 10.00am and

9am - 5pm Mon 23rd July until Sat 4th august

(excluding middle weekend) for 15-20 year olds.

Students, guided by 3 professionals, will produce

Footloose. £60 each place.For more info or to book a place, contact

Tracey Mackenzie on 01507 600350 or call in between

10am and 1pm. Victoria Road, louth, lincs. ln11 0BX

St. Leonard’s Church, South Cockerington

COMPANION AND FUN DOG SHOW

Sunday 2nd September

Registration for show starts at 12 noon

Judging commences at 1.00pm

Pedigree Classes followed by Fun Classes

Rosettes to 6th place and ‘lots of trophies’!

Refreshments including BBQ, teas, cold drinks from 12 noon

Games & Raffle * PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS *

Schedules available from Pat 327549 or Ian 327723

Proceeds to St. Leonard’s Church Funds.

BIG CAKE SALE - LOUTH HOSPITALIt’s St Barnabas’s 30th b i rthday and in celebration I am holding

a ‘Big Cake Sale’ at Louth Hospital Woldside unit (accessed through

Urgent Care Centre - A & E) on Sa turday 9th June 10am - 1pm to

celebrate! Everyone is invited so come down for a cup of tea and a

slice of cake. To help the hospice more so why not bake and donate

some cakes. Your donation would be greatly received and would help

make the birthday ‘Big Cake Sale’ a wonderful success.

If you would like to donate a cake or for more information please

contact Amy Reeve, Community Fundraiser on 07515171927 or

e-mail amy [email protected] .uk

St Mary’s Church, Manby

Art & Craft ExhibitionSaturday 14th & Sunday 15th July

Exhibition & sale by local artists & craftsmenChildren’s pictures, Musical entertainment Refreshments

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, MANBY

We would like to thank everyone who came along to last

year’s Art and Craft Exhibition which was held at St Mary’s.

Despite the very disappointing weather it was a success.

We are now planning a second exhibition on July 14th and

15th and do hope even more of you will come along to see the

beautiful paintings and the exquisite needlework. There will

also be some stalls selling various items.

As you can imagine it takes a lot of work and we would be

really pleased of any support you can give, even if it is only for

a couple of hours. We will look forward to seeing you.

Chris and Brenda Gait. Tel. 327634.

ST. EDITH’S, GRIMOLDBY

Louth Male Voice Choir gave us a marvellous concert once

again. Two winners of the LMVC Young Musician of the

Year competition, Florence Hand and Rowena Firth gave

us vocal and violin solos. They were much appreciated by

the audience.

The next thing is the Exhibition of Work by Grimoldby

school children aswell as articles relating to the Queen’s

coronation. St. Edith’s will be open on Thursdays and

Sundays from 10 - 4pm as usual.

July 14th & 15th is our Festival and we start with North

Somercotes Choir on the Saturday at 7.30pm (tickets £5).

On Sunday do join us for Songs of Praise at 6pm. If you

have a favourite hymn, please let either Janet (327256) or

Rev. Chris (327667) know in time so that they can include

it in the programme. Janet & Mary, churchwardens

BREAkFAST CHURCH

You are cordially invited to share friendship and fellowship

at Breakfast Church, at Grimoldby Village Hall, every third

Sunday of the month. Breakfast served from 9.30am.Sunday 17th June ‘Our Father’

Sunday 15th July ‘Run the Race’

Sunday 16th September ‘Reap what we sow’

Exciting news! We launch tea-time church in September,

beginning Sunday 2nd September.

For more information contact Mark 327373.

THREE FRESH EGRETSThree fresh egrets,

Sighted,Three fresh egrets,

Manby residents, so delighted,Three fresh egrets,

As three musketeers,Hunched and shawled,

Shivering, quivering feathers,Winter virgin white,

North of the Wash émigrés,Global warming,

Confirmed on the bleakest of days.Mark Harrison ‘09

News From the Churches

Art and Craft Exhibition 14th and 15th July 2012 St Mary’s Church, Manby

Art CoMpEtitionTheme of the Competition “Design from Nature”

A4 size onlyJudge:- Peter Wood B.A.HONS A.T.C. , Artist & Lecturer

Age Groups: • Under 3 • 3 to 8 years • 8 to 12 years • 12 to 16 years • 16 to 18 years

Please write your name, age, and your school on the back of thepictures. Closing date for all entries will be Wed 20th June.Please let your teachers have them then and they will becollected. Entries can be delivered to Chris & Brenda Gait 15Swift Avenue Manby. Tel. 327634

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Covills Garden machinery

Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire

Garden machinery service and repairs.

All makes welcome, mowers, strimmers,

hedge cutters, rotovators etc.

Collection and delivery.

01507 339723 or 07939188305

www.robcovill.co.uk

Women’s Institute Summer Gardening Tips

During March, several of our members attended Lincolnshire

North Federation of WIs Spring Council meeting at the

Embassy Theatre, Skegness. After lunch we saw Anne

making the most wonderful flower arrangements with the

theme "Inspirational Women", whilst Jackie told their stories-

Mother Theresa, Florence Nightingale, Emily Pankhurst etc.

Our March meeting was the postponed Annual meeting

during which our new President (Delma Chambers) was

elected. We then welcomed Tracy Ward who gave a

demonstration and talk on Pilates. We all had a go at the

sitting exercises - some more sucessfully than others!

In April our guest speaker was Selina Fraser-Smith who gave

us a very interesting talk about her husband Charles Fraser-

Smith - 'The Man Who Was "Q" '. She told us about the

gadgets he had invented during WW2. Some of them were

truly amazing. He was the original "Q" on whom Ian

Flemming based his character "Q". Also during April, seven

of us attended "Women Across Countries" in Market Rasen.

It was a very interesting and moving day.

May is always our Resolution meeting. This year's

Resolution is "urging the Government to increase investment

in the training, employment and retention of midwives in

England and Wales to ensure services are adequately resorced

and are able to deliver a high standard of care". We voted

unanimously in favour of this resolution. Following this we

all had a go at making "fascinators" which was great fun, and

some amazing creations were made! We are supposed to

wear them at our June meeting with our posh frocks for the

Jubilee!

Forthcoming meetings

June 14th The Weelsby Wanderers with their one act play

"Twilight Tours"

July 12th Dennett's Ice Cream with Robin Dennett

August 8th Annual outing to the Grimsby Fishing Heritage

Centre followed by a meal at the Jug & Bottle.

8th Sept "Life on the Verge and Wildlife Gardening" Our

meetings take place in Grimoldby Village Hall on the second

Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Do come and join us.

Barbara Bragg

CoFFEE MoRNiNG, Sat 7th July - SEE “WHAT’S oN”

page 10 for further details.

by “Digger”

After my last quarter’s lament about lack of rain,

readers will not need me to tell them that this April was

the wettest on record and May seems to be heading for

a lot of rain also. This excessive rain combined with

low temperatures is not conducive for outdoor seeds to

germinate. My first sowings of radish, beetroot and

carrots came to nothing so let’s hope the second sewing

does better.

Jobs for this quarter.

• In better/warmer weather I would advocate cutting

the lawns twice a week but at the present (early May)

I think once is enough – if you can find a dry day to

do it!

• Once May has passed, consideration should be given

to hedge cutting.

• Hoe, hoe, hoe! Whatever the weather weeds seem to

thrive. Don’t give them a chance to grow

• Hopefully, now is the time to plant out summer

bedding plants and get out the hanging baskets

• Dead head perennials and roses as they finish

flowering which will extend the flowering season. If

you have hardy geraniums (cranesbill) cut back hard

after flowering and you will get a second flowering

in the autumn

• Cut off old leaves and flower stalks of hellebores.

New seedlings may well then be found and can be

potted up but be aware they never grow true to type

• Harvest vegetables as and when they become ready.

By the end of June early potatoes may be ready

• It ought to be safe to plant tomatoes outside in June.

A south facing position is best and regular watering is

essential, particularly if you use grow bags

• Watch out for greenfly, whitefly, aphids and

caterpillars and take necessary action

Finally, here’s to a successful summer

season!

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On a Saturday morning in late March I had the pleasure of

visiting Ron and Doris Wells, who had been introduced to

me by their good friend Doreen Parratt. They moved to

Manby in 1997, in order to be closer to their daughter, who

lives in Grimoldby.

Ron and Doris used to live in

South Anston, just off the M1 and,

being keen royalists, used to pay

regular visits to Windsor. It was on

one of these trips out that they

decided they had some time to

spare, and thought they would like

to stay overnight. By chance, there

was a helpful car park attendant

around who gave them advice as to

a really good Bed and Breakfast where they could stay.

Little were they to realise at the time that they would

become really good friends with the owners of this place.

It was through a connection made with these friends that

Ron and Doris were able to attend several Garter Services,

held in St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. They hold

these memories very dear. These became the first times

they found themselves in the presence of Queen Elizabeth.

In 1997 Ron, unbeknown to Doris, wrote a letter to the

Lord Chamberlain in London. Ron had found out that the

Queen was holding a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

for couples who had been married in the same year as

herself and the Duke of Edinburgh. He posted off their

Wedding Certificate and the application form and then

didn’t think too much more about it.

To his surprise and delight, a while later, he received a

letter to say that his application had been successful and

that he and Doris had been invited to attend. He did not

know at the time that only one in seven applications had

been given the ‘Royal’ stamp of approval.

It was with great excitement that on 15th July, they

boarded the train to London on the day of the party. Doris

remembers thinking that her special hat was going to stay

on her head no matter what, and she wore it for the entire

day and only took it off when they got home! Other

passengers on the train that day couldn’t help but ask

where they were off to. Of course Doris and Ron were not

shy in coming forward to tell them!

In 2007, this lovely couple were

anticipating another ‘royal’

surprise! It was with such pride

that they showed me their Diamond

Wedding card from Buckingham

Palace. I felt very honoured to be

allowed to hold it, and they very

kindly said I might see if I could

find someone who might be able to

copy it, so that the Village

Fundraisers could put it on display

in Manby Church during our Diamond Jubilee celebrations

over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd June.

They have also very generously agreed that we can borrow

several other pieces of memorabilia, including some

pottery, a coronation book and a framed picture of a very

young Queen Elizabeth, which normally hangs in pride of

place in their home.

Needless to say, Doris and Ron are looking forward to

enjoying our planned celebrations over the Jubilee

weekend. Jean Baker

Spotlight on Ron and Doris Wells

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The Lincolnshire School of DIY for Ladies!

The Lincolnshire schoolof DIY has been formedto provide a range ofcourses to enable women

who have little or no experience in construction orDIY to learn a comprehensive range of DIY skills thatare useful, current and in demand at work or on ahome project without needing to wait for the “DIYfriend” to come round, pay for a handyman /Tradesman or simply put off essential repairs orimprovements that could ultimately add value to yourhome and save on repair bills.We will assume that everybody is a beginner and youwill be encouraged to learn new skills. These coursesare open to all ages and abilities, even if you have alittle experience you will be amazed at the amount youcan learn with different learning techniques, helpingyou to improve existing skills whilst learning new ones.These courses are recreational / leisure and will beoffered initially in Louth and also in a range ofcommunity venues across Lincolnshire includingSkegness, Boston, Lincoln and Grimsby.The courses on offer will cover a varied range of DIYtopics and can be tailored to suit the groups, becausethe groups are small each student will receive ampleindividual attention. They are designed so that you cancomfortably complete each task with as much help as

you may need. The courses are very practical, full oftips and very hands on! At the end of every course ahand out sheet on all the subjects taught are given tothe students for future reference.

• An introduction to power and hand tools.• Basic plumbing: - dripping taps, radiator bleeding

joints and stop valves etc.• Basic plastering (Finish coat) and repairs• Wall and Floor Tiling including Grouting.• Basic carpentry and joinery skills.• Basic painting and decorating.• Small project courses also available. And much

more!!!

Health and safety will be covered in the courses,safety glasses and gloves will be provided.The dates and times of courses are to be confirmedbut on offer are:-

• 3 hour morning, afternoon or evening courses• One day courses• A 10 week - 2 hour per lesson evening course• Intense 2 day / weekend courses.

Graham has been involved in construction for overtwenty years running building sites in and aroundLondon, this has included renovating properties and hehas just completed extension work to his own cottagecarrying out most of the work himself.He has run successful DIY courses for ladies in Essexfor a period which proved very popular and is lookingforward to offering these courses to the Ladies inLincolnshire.

We will also be offering DIY courses for men andyouth vocational work experience, please phone fordetails.For more information on course content and datesplease contact: - Graham or Jan SlaterTel: 01507 327291 Mob: 07799 220358Email: [email protected]

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Wheelie Bin Collections!Wheelie Bin Collections – As we no longer receive a calendar of wheelie bin collection dates from EastLindsey, we thought you would appreciate your own hard copy, compliments of the Village News Team.

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Louth Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team Area Update

Lincolnshire Police Non EmergencyNumber 0300 111 0300

Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

Trading Standards 0845 4040506

www.lincsalert.co.uk

Contact informationIan Clark Community Beat Manager 07939 887685Andrea Cave Police Community Support Officer 07944 777016Justin Mekkaoui Police Community Support Officer 07939 312881Sally Read Police Community Support Officer 07939 312767Zaza Warren Police Community Support Officer 07939 988780

HANDY NUMBERSLouth Rural Neighbourhood Policing [email protected]

Anti Social Behaviour – Manby/Grimoldby:We were receiving reports of off-roadmotorbikes being used on the road with nolights, helmets etc. In February, a motocrossbike that was being ridden on the road with apillion was seized and the rider reported forvarious motoring offences. Since this incidentwe have not received any more calls aboutthese bikes being used, however if there arestill problems, please inform us on 101.

Theft of Garden OrnamentsIt was mentioned in a previous newsletter that thefts of garden ornamentsin the county was on the increase, at that time we had not received anyreports of such incidents in our area. However, in the last month we havereceived reports in the Tetney and Grainthorpe area. We would advisepeople to engrave their postcode onto the bottom of the ornament ifpossible and to also take photographs of garden items, this will help theitems be reunited if they are stolen. For anymore crime prevention advice,please contact one of the team.

Increase in Thefts from VehiclesWe have recently seen an increase in thefts from motor vehicles in the Tetney / Holton le Clay area. It is believed most of the vehicles have been left insecure. Please can we remind people to ensure their vehicle is locked and that any valuables are not left in the vehicle.

No Cold Calling ZonesIn partnership with Trading Standards, we are currentlyworking towards Manor Drive, Binbrook being set up into aNo Cold Calling Zone. Each house will receive a no coldcalling pack and signs will be placed onto the entrance ofthe street to discourage sales people from no cold calling inthat area. If you are interested in your street being a nocold calling zone, please contact on of the team.

Bike MarkingWe are currently able to mark pushbikes for free, this wouldhelp your bike be returned to you if it was to be stolen. Formore information, please contact one of the team.

Theft of Catalytic ConvertersThere has been an increasing number of incidents of thetheft of catalytic converters in the wider area. Please parkin well lit areas where possible and report any suspiciousactivity to ourselves.

Lincs AlertLincs Alert is the new NeighbourhoodWatch System which is now being used inthe area. We are able to send messagesrelevant to your area direct to your email,landline or mobile. Please can we encouragepeople to sign up to this free service andkeep up to date with events/crimes in yourarea. To sign up, please visitwww.lincsalert.co.uk

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Health and Lifestyle

• Improve posture, alignment and poise by learningpostural disciplines.

• Increase strength, tone, flexibility, stamina.• Develop spatial awareness.• Gain and maintain core strength.• Develop a healthy spine.• Reduce the effects of

tension and stress.• Aid balance and help

prevent falls and injuries.• Increase bone density and

slow down deterioration.

• Enhance weight management efforts.• Increase self-confidence and help enable self-

expression.• Learn to be comfortable in uncomfortable

situations.•Elevate mood and outlook on life•Help character strengthening to enable self-control.•Help with blood pressure/cholesterol issues.•Improve breathing and quality of sleep.•Improve libido.•Feel more ‘centred’ - feeling of well-being.•Maintain joint range of movement.

Health benefits of appropriate exercise.Health benefits of appropriate exercise.(eg Yoga, Pilates, Whole-body Exercise, Alexander Technique).

Marion Manson [email protected] http://www.mmhome.me.uk/

Rehoming figures for AprilDogs in: 20 Dogs out: 21 Cats in: 16 Cats out: 11Rabbits in: 0, Rabbits out: 2 Ferrets in: 2. Ferretsout: 0 Guinea Pigs in: 0 Guinea Pigs out: 4

“Bailey”, a seven year old Beagle came to The Ark on the 6th ofApril 2012. He had suffered a stroke whilst undergoing surgeryfor a slipped disc. This left him with a slight paralysis to his leftside and unable to use his back legs. He is still continent butobviously needs assistance with this, but he will let you know.Due to work commitments his owner was unable to spend thetime needed caring for him and felt his options were running lowuntil his vet recommended asking The Ark to help. A special harness was ordered to aid in his mobility andexercise and being such a likable dog he soon became afavourite with everyone who met him. Whether it was the extraexercise or mental stimulation in the presence of other dogs orjust the time already spent recovering the results are alreadyamazing. He has begun to regain some use in his legs; in facthe is even attempting to lift his leg for a wee! Early days but withthe usual dedication and effort we have great hopes for hisrecovery especially with his weekly physiotherapy and the freeprogramme of hydrotherapy being provided by Dog Wise

Hydrotherapy at Tathwell. Watch this space!!We are running very low on both cat and dog tinned food, ifyou can spare even one tin it would be greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU FOR READING “BARK BARK” Our visiting times are 12-3 daily

www.arkanimalrescue.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]

The Ark Animal Rescue Centre , Ark Road, Donna Nook

North Somercotes, Lincs LN11 7NX Tel: 01507 358140

News from the Ark!

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Sport/Club News

Three of our newer members

have recently received

Puppy Foundation Awards

under the Kennel Club Good

Citizen Dog Scheme:-

Brenda Bacon with her little

spaniel, Belle; Vicky

Hubbard with her Hungarian

Viszla, Treacle; and

Christine Hunt with Cookie, a Chihuahua. Well done to all

three handlers. Some of us are struggling to reach Bronze

and Silver standard, while the rest are preparing for their

Gold Test. If the

rain persists at its

current rate, I

think we shall

soon have to

introduce a

synchronized

swimming test. It

is very

encouraging that

so many of the

handlers turn up regularly despite the awful weather this

year. Is this the meaning of “dogged persistence”?

We meet on Sunday mornings between 10am – 12pm on

Manby Airfield at the Archery Club premises so do come

along with your dog

for some obedience

training and fun

agility. For further

information contact

either Helena

kench on 327513

or Basia

McTernan on

327110.

Wet Weather Disrupts the Start to the Season –

Cricketers Look Forward to the Summer

Hopefully by the time you read this, there will be

glorious sunshine and the cricket season will be well

underway. However as I write this on a chilly and damp

May evening not a single ball has been bowled at Priory

Lane due to some dreadful weather!

This year Grimoldby are running 6 teams – Under 11s,

Under 13s, Under 15s, an Academy Team, a midweek 7

a side and the 1st XI. We are always pleased to

welcome new members – anyone interested in playing

Village cricket at Grimoldby should contact Adie

Sanders, chairman, on 01507 327836.

For more details of the club, fixtures and results (when

we eventually get chance to play a game!) should visit

the club’s website: grimoldby.play-cricket.com. An

important feature of this season will be our Cricket

Festival weekend which will comprise Dads vs Lads

games, Chairman’s XI vs Captain’s XI and a fun run.

There will also be the drawing of the Grand Prize Draw.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the various

businesses in the village and local area who have

generously donated prizes. Adie Sanders

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Vintage Car RestorationsTouring Caravan Towing

Due to heavy rain, the only action for Grimoldby Cricket Club at the

time of writing has been indoor coaching. Jake Sanders puts an under

13 batsmen through his paces in the indoor nets at Monk’s Dyke

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Club News - Modellers GroupSince the last Modellers Group Report during February, there

have been a few memorable events for group members. Not all

get reported to me but here are some.

The first one was the “Garden Railway Show” held at The Lawn

in Lincoln. This was a trade show with no layouts to look at.

Two of us were there (with our

financial controllers) and were

able to concentrate on what was

newly available from the

relatively local suppliers of large

scale model railway equipment.

The most memorable for me were

IP Engineering (based in Eastville)

and Classic Locomotive

Company who have a shop in

Cleethorpes. IP produce kits of all

kinds of wagons, coaches and bits

to go with them Classic is a sales

outlet for a whole range of manufacturers and always has a huge

collection of things to be tempted by.

Next came the Toy Fair at the beginning of March at the Lincoln

Showground; again this was mainly a trade show with people

buying and swapping all kinds of toys and models. I came away

with a new Billings model lifeboat kit at a real bargain price and I

sold some of my spare toy cars.

On 18 March two of us (with controllers) visited the Norfolk &

Suffolk aviation museum whilst on holiday. I took some plans

for donation to the Museum’s “Air Sea Rescue” section. Lots of

photographs were taken and the photograph with this depicts one

of the Museum’s models. It is a model of the glider built in

Colditz POW camp during WW2; there is also a full size replica

at the Museum. Very impressive.

24 March saw my 3 ½ inch gauge Rob-Roy loco go for it’s

steam test but unfortunately it never got tested because of

problems I had not sorted during the loco’s restoration. More

work to be done!

On 31 March four of us visited the “16 MM Narrow Gauge

Modeller’s” show at Peterborough Showground. This was a

mesmerising event for me; so many 19ths scale railway layouts

to look at and many trade stands to visit. My brain was boggled

at times.

Fortunately, April has been quieter and heads have been down

working away on models. There is a big movement in modelling

at present on the restoration of models and toys we had in our

younger days. 1950’s model

aircraft have been restored to

flying condition; plastic toy

boats, powered by battery or

clockwork are being enjoyed

again, and vintage yachts are

being taken from lofts and given

new life. Also some trade

companies have diversified into

reproducing some of these old

kits; it’s great. There is never a

spare moment when you are a

dedicated modeller.

The first week of May brought the modeller’s holiday at

Thornwick Bay (Flamborough) and two of us attended that.

Model boat sailing, RC indoor helicopter flying, RC vehicle

(mainly tanks) driving and group modelling + ladies’ crafts were

the headline events. A good time was had by all. We then

returned for the first 2012 tethered car racing event at the Great

Carlton Raceway. More fun!

We now need a rest. Some hope! Until next time the contact for

the Modellers’ Group is keith on 01507 327880.

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