VILLAGE VENTURE - Lincolnshire County Councilparishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Files/Parish/51/December_2015red.pdf · January 12th 2016 . January 26th 2016 . February 9th 2016 . We have

VILLAGE VENTURE

Delivered Free to 850 Homes in Aisthorpe Brattleby Cammeringham

Fillingham Ingham Scampton

December 2015 / January 2016

2

3

Village Venture Business Advertising Rates

Insert 1 Issue 3 Issues 5 Issues

Full Page (B&W) £40 £100 £150

Full Page (Colour) £50 £135 £200

Half Page £25 £60 £90

Quarter Page £15 £35 £50

Editor’s Jottings…

Hello

I’m glad the Cryptic Crossword didn’t stump everyone, thank you for your

entries. If you need a bit of guidance on solving some of the clues maj-ic has

very kindly supplied the answers and a bit of an explanation, you can find this

on page 35.

I would like to say a big thank you to the organisers of Ingham’s bonfire and fire-

works extravaganza—well done for sorting the weather too, it looked a bit

dodgy for a while but was fine when it mattered. The bonfire was throwing off

some steam but despite being obviously sodden it was very impressive and the

fireworks were gorgeous.

I had written a short paragraph about how unseasonably warm it was but the last

couple of days made me delete it! Winter is here, we might see some scenes

like those in the lovely photos on the front page, inside and out.

The back pages—inside and out—are available from February if you or anyone

you know would like to take advantage of full page colour advertising. I have

added the rate for these pages into the table below.

I hope you all have a peaceful Christmas and I wish you well for 2016.

Thank you once again for your support. See you in February.

Fiona Rowley Editor

Contact details are:

Address: 18 Lincoln Road, Ingham, LN1 2XF

Telephone: 01522 731094 Mobile: 07751 493497

E-mail: [email protected]

Copy date for all items is 15th of the month prior to the month of issue, unless otherwise announced.

You can also find a copy of the magazine every month at the Brattleby website.

Items appearing in this magazine are accepted in good faith and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or

views of the Committee or the Editor. The content and format of the magazine shall be at the absolute

discretion of the Editor, whose decision shall be final.

(Thank you Chris Goddard for the beautiful front cover photos, inside cover too)

4

The Stable Self-Catering Holiday Cottage

Tastefully renovated stone cottage in the peaceful conservation village of Brattleby. Quality Assessed, English Tourism Council 4 star rating.

Sleeps 4. Tariff includes linen, towels, heating and electricity. Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Moving house? Negotiable rates for longer stays. For further details contact Chris or Jerry on 01522 730561 or 07990786931

www.lincolncottages.co.uk

We also have a 4 + star cottage near Holt in North Norfolk. Sleeps 6 but

equally cosy with 2 or 4

www.itteringhamcottages.co.uk

INGHAM HISTORY GROUP

INGHAM & CAMMERINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

www.inghamvillagehall.co.uk

A VENUE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

To discuss your individual requirements please telephone our Booking Secretary, Mrs Jackie Evans, on 01522 730438

who will be pleased to explain more about the facilities available and our competitive hire charges. Full details

available on the website.

MAIN HALL Large, high capacity, versatile hall

Seating & Tables for 140 people

Stage platforms, lighting & sound system

Badminton Court

Servery type kitchen with limited facilities

COMMUNITY ROOM Large, comfortable and attractive lounge/

meeting room

Seating & tables for 50 people

Interactive whiteboard and Wi-Fi

Fully equipped catering kitchen

CHANGING ROOMS & SHOWERS Male & Female changing rooms & showers

Adjoining Toilet facilities

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Disabled Toilet facilities

Access path, external & internal doors suitable

for wheel chair access

Adjacent, large, well lit, free car park

Disabled parking bays

The Ingham and Cammeringham History Group meets every first Wednesday in the month at

7.30pm in Ingham Village Hall. New members are always welcome.

Please call Joan Stephens on 01522 730490 email: [email protected] if you would like

further information. Forthcoming events:

All are very welcome. Come along for an interesting evening with refreshments. Cost £2.50

December 2nd—History club Christmas dinner

January 4th - Changing times with today's police Talk by Jon Peacock - Police interceptor

5

Community Notice Board

Are you a community minded person? Would you be prepared to give 4 hours of your time per year to a

good cause? Do you like to see things kept clean and tidy? If you think your CV fits the above criteria,

why not apply to join the Brattleby Church Cleaning Team, flexible working hours, long term secure em-

ployment assured.

For further details, please contact Anne Spencer 730466.

* * * *

Come and join us for the

United Christmas Day Service at 10.30am

in Ingham Methodist Church

led by the Rev. Dr. Helen Hooley

An opportunity for everyone to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

Last year the church was packed for this service.

Come and experience what Christmas is all about.

6

Need help or advice for your computer?

No problem too big or too small.

Hardware, software, virus, Windows,

networks, wireless, Internet, upgrades, training or just plain help and advice.

£20 ph, £50 max, no fix no fee

No callout

Get the job done, 24/7.

Call: 07807350355

Email: [email protected]

PILATES CLASSES

Tuesday - 7.15 and 8.10pm

(Booking essential)

Ingham Village hall

Contact Rebecca Downes:

Telephone: 01673 878433

Mobile: 07710 493646

Email: [email protected]

www.bodiesinbalance.org.uk

Trees ’n Gardens

Grass Cutting Services -

from small gardens to large fields

Tree Surgery, pruning & felling

Trees large and small

Hedge laying & trimming

Garden clearance

Lawn care & scarifying services

Fully comprehensive insurance

Fully qualified & life long experience

—————————————————————————————————

Phil

01522 703414

Donald

01427 787022

07719 568001

Donald Thomas

1 Ashfield

Sturton by Stow LN1 2BN

7

From the Registers of The Owmby Group &

The Springline Parish

We welcome into the family of the Church by baptism

Grace Evelyn Matthews (at St Luke, North Carlton, on 8 November 2015)

We remember with love those who have died

Derek Franklin (service held at Lincoln Crematorium, on 16th November

2015)

We share in the joy of those being joined in marriage in the Church

William Foster and Sophie Duckworth (at All Saints, Ingham, on 22 August

2015)

Andrew Calder and Phillipa Davies (at All Saints, Ingham, on 21 November

2015)

Alexander Pericleous and Caroline Amy Hepburn (at St Vincent’s, Burton, on

28 November 2015)

8

LUKE MOSLEY

Q U A L I F I E D -

P A I N T E R A N D

D E C O R A T O R

EXCELLENT RATES

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WORK

UNDERTAKEN

FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATES

TEL: (01522) 688655

MOBILE: 07961975856

Castle Building & Garden

Maintenance

All types of work undertaken

Brickwork, Joinery,

Decorating, Roofing, Plastering and garden

work Call Andy on:

07852 190091 or 01673 818543

K & K TAXIS

PRIVATE HIRE (6-seater now available)

Sturton by Stow

Tel:

01427 788507

Mobile:

07901 863271

MAX RESPECT

TAXI DRIVERS OF THE

YEAR 2014

9

INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of Ingham Parish Council

Date: Monday 12th October 2015 Venue: Ingham & Cammeringham Village Hall

Attendance: Councillors: K. Wagstaff (Chairman), M. Dickinson (Vice Chairman), D. Howe,

M. Nicholson, L. Dicker and N. Ridout. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk), D. Booth (Village Caretaker),

PCSO McFaul

Apologies for absence: Councillors N. Brown & J. Wicks; District Councillor Patterson

Village Caretaker’s Report: The Village Caretaker reported that litter picks had been undertaken and

safety checks completed. The Clerk will provide a safety check template and USB to him.

Notes of the Meeting of Ingham Parish Council held on Monday 14th September 2015: Proposed by

Councillor Howe, seconded Councillor Dicker and RESOLVED unanimously that the Notes of the

Meeting of Ingham Parish Council held on Monday 14th September 2015 be approved as Minutes with one

amendment.

Police Report: PCSO McFaul provided an update on a number of issues: The Clerk reported damage to

the small playhouse equipment in Ingham Play Area on 2/10/15 and has been recorded as criminal damage;

A vehicle was stolen from Lincoln Road on 26/9/15 with its’ keys being stolen from the house it was

parked outside of. Parishioners should try to ensure they lock their properties at night; With respect to the

recent sexual attack on a teenager near to Brattleby, the PCSO assured the Parish Council that the area is

being patrolled regularly. Also, the local farmer is using the neighbouring road more with his equipment

and looking for anything suspicious; The SID board continues to be unavailable. The PCSO will come to

the Village with a speed gun to measure vehicle speed following concern from parishioners over speeding

in the Village; Councillor Dicker noted that a parishioner had expressed concern over a vehicle parking on

the footpath on Lincoln Road, obstructing pedestrians, particularly those using wheelchairs. The PCSO

noted that she had spoken to them but that the car had allowed enough space on the footpath on the day she

observed it; The Clerk read out a letter from a concerned parishioner relating to parked cars on Lincoln

Road obstructing the view of the carriageway. The PCSO said she had already spoken to this parishioner

about this matter.

Clerk’s Report on matters outstanding: The Parish Council are monitoring the following issues: The

condition of the path outside 5 High Street; The subsiding roadside on Stow Lane; Anglian Water dyke

near to the playing field.

Other outstanding items include: Footpath outside the Village Hall – discussed in a later agenda item; Tree

on Grange Lane – Northern Power claim to have completed the work but are double checking; Grange

Lane hedge – LCC Highways will complete this work in this financial year; Community Shelter –

discussed in later agenda item; Double yellow lines on Lincoln Road – District Councillor Patterson

continues to push for action; Pot Holes on Lincoln Road – A pot hole at the entry to Sidney Chase has been

reported to Highways, however, due to its size and depth, is a low priority to fill; 20mph speed restriction

near school – Highways are currently reviewing their policy. The Clerk will meet with S.Wiles (LCC

Highways) in October; Collapsed drain under Church Hill – The video footage has been sent to LCC

Highways. Works to support the verge have been undertaken; Play Area Rent – Mouchel are contacting

Ingham School to discuss the increase;

Sex Attack – The Clerk read out a response from the Crime Commissioner who has referred the Parish

Council’s concerns to the Chief Constable; Power Line High Street/Lincoln Road – The Clerk has reported

a tree interfering with power lines outside no 6 High Street.

P3 Liaison Officers Report: Councillor Dicker is now using pink spray to highlight the location of dog

fouling so that parishioners can easily avoid it. He has also met with the LCC Assistant Highways Officer

and highlighted a footpath obstruction on Stow Lane and a problem with a gate near Cliff House.

Councillor Howe pointed out that there is a tree obstructing the footpath close to Ingham House.

[continued on page 11]

10

INGHAM AND DISTRICT TUESDAY SOCIAL CLUB

Meetings held in the Community Room at the rear of the Chapel Fortnightly 2:00pm — 4:00pm

December 1st 2015 December 15th 2015 January 12th 2016 January 26th 2016 February 9th 2016

We have Scrabble, Dominoes, Raffle, Bingo, Tea & Biscuits

Come and have a friendly chat

The committee would like to wish our members and friends a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year

Anyone interested in joining us can contact Elsie on 01522 730220 or Margaret

on 01522 731641 for more information.

NIGEL ALLEN PLUMBERS LTD

ALL YOUR PLUMBING HEATING NEEDS

Service, Repair and installation of gas

Appliances

Power Flushing

Heating Installations

Landlord Gas Safety Checks

Bathroom Installations, including electrics

Gas Safe No. 301921

07850 559801

01652 648754

TIMBY TRADITIONAL

ROOFING Ingham.

Slate, Stone, Tile and Lead Roofing

Specialists

Conservation

Restoration

Sympathetic Repairs

New Roofs

Tel: 01522 730 168

Mob: 07702 720 152

Website: www.timbyroofing.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

11

[continued from page 9]

Items raised by Councillor’s for future Agendas: Councillor Howe asked whether permission had been

sought for the use of the playing field for Bonfire Night. The Clerk said he hadn’t received anything in

this regard. Councillor Dicker requested that the results of the Best Kept Village Competition be on the

next agenda. Councillor Wagstaff noted that there was no representative of the Parish Council on the

Ingham Practice Patients Group. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting.

Monthly Financial report including resolution to make payments:

Cheque Number Payee

Amount 1312 G Monks (salary September 2015) £547.767.7

1313 D Booth (salary September 2015) £13

1314 Green Grass Contracting (Grass Cut & Footpath strim 28/8/15) £535.80

1315 HM Revenue & Customs (Q3 PAYE) £85

1316 Mr G Monks (Reimbursement for pink spray & mileage to ROSPA course) £131.74

Proposed by Councillor Wagstaff, seconded Councillor Nicholson and RESOLVED unanimously to pay

cheques 1312 to 1316.

Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered: With respect to planning application 133498, Cliff

Park Farm, Middle Street, Ingham, Lincoln LN1 2YQ, 768 ground mounted 200kWp solar PV array

comments were ratified. With respect to the revised planning application: 130739, The Old Scrap yard,

Stow Lane, Ingham, Lincoln LN1 2YP: 31 dwelling houses and 3 live-work units-mixed use of C3

dwelling houses and B1 light industrial-associated roads, drainage and landscaping and footway on Stow

Road, comments were agreed. Comments can be found on the Ingham Parish Council website.

Risk Assessment report - Presentation of the playground inspection report: The Clerk presented the

inspection report that he had completed on 11/10/15. He noted the repairs made to the picnic table,

perimeter fence and rhino. He also noted the damage to the small playhouse equipment and that signs had

been put up to instruct parishioners not to use it. Duncan Walmsley has been asked to replace the damaged

board.

Play Equipment Refresh update: Councillor Nicholson has passed catalogues of play equipment to the

parishioners who requested a play equipment refresh.

Request for a Defibrillator: The Clerk noted that a grant toward the cost of a defibrillator was available

from the British Heart Foundation. Councillor Wagstaff will consult with Doctor Sultan with respect to

the need for a defibrillator.

Remembrance Day Civic Event: Wreaths have been ordered. The Local Councillor Initiative Fund

application will be for £220 for the Remembrance Day Civic Event and £280 for the Footpath Project.

Community Shelter and Footpath Projects: The Clerk summarised progress with respect to project

funding. It was noted that a Community Chest grant application was unlikely to be successful and would

mean that funding via the Local Initiative Fund for the footpath project could not be applied for. The Clerk

will send letters to the Village Hall Committee and Ingham Primary School to request an increase in

contribution of £143 each toward the Footpath Project.

Correspondence Received: All items were covered in agenda items with the exception of an offer of a 1

tonne bag of salt from LCC. The Clerk will check with Mr Deague that he is happy to store this on his

land. Councillor Dickinson will replace Mr Baker as a contact for making arrangements for gritting in the

village during heavy snow. A letter was also received from Mr Bateman relating to speeding on B1398.

The PCSO is aware of the issue and this is an area that the Parish Council regularly reiterate to the police.

The Clerk will respond to Mr Bateman and send a copy of the letter to Mr Spencer, Chairman to Brattleby

Parish Council.

Date of next Parish Council Meeting: Monday 9th November 2015

Meeting Closed at 21.15

A full copy of these Minutes can be found in the Book Exchange or on the Ingham Parish Council website.

12

L

M A R T I N J A C K S O N A . D . I . D S A Ap p r ov ed D r iv ing I nst r uct or D S A Reg ist er ed F le et Tr a iner

L Test, Theory Test

Pass Plus, Refresher Courses, Motorway Courses Fleet Training ( Eco safe driving, driver assessments and training )

Professional, patient tuition from home or in the work place Contact: 01522 730497 Holly House The Green Ingham

13

SKYLARKE AERIALS LOCAL DIGITAL TV SPECIALIST

* FREEVIEW * AERIAL REPAIRS

* FREESAT HD * STORM DAMAGE * SKY + / HD * B/BAND POINTS * RE TUNING * TV WALL MOUNTING

FAST RELIABLE FRIENDLY SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED FOR UP TO 3 YEARS

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL NICK 07764 746182

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!

CAROLS IN AID OF BARNARDOS

Please support us!

You will be welcome to join our group who will be singing carols in Ingham

On Thursday 17th December starting from outside the

Methodist Chapel at 6.30 p.m.

OR

Please answer your door and donate to this worthy cause

14

Ingham

Methodist Church

Ingham Methodist Church We welcome you to our church. If you wish to join us and transport is a problem, please let us know by contacting D. van den

Bos on 01427 667047

or S. Lewin on 01522 730330

Services for December 2015

All Services are at 10.30am unless otherwise stated

December 6th Preacher: Alan Measures

December 6th Sectional Service, 4.00pm

December 13th No Service

December 20th Preacher: Roy Jackson

December 25th United Christmas Day Service led by Rev Dr Helen Hooley

December 28th United Service in All Saints’ Church

Services for January 2016

All Services are at 10.30am unless otherwise stated January 3rd Café Style Songs of Praise

January 3rd Sectional Service, at Scothern 4.00pm

January 10th No Service

January 17th Preacher: Duncan Franks

January 24th United Covenant Service led by Rev Dr Helen Hooley

January 31st Preacher: David Stubbs

Advent meal There will be an Advent Meal with liturgy

on Thursday December 10th at 7.00pm

in the Methodist Community Room

No charge for the meal, but donations will be gratefully received for a charity.

Please ring Stewart 730330 or Elva 01427 667047 if you wish to attend.

Saturday December 5th Christmas Coffee Morning in Ingham Village Hall 10.30am to 12.00 noon hosted by Springline Good Neighbour Scheme

All Saints’ Church, Ingham and

Ingham Methodist Church

All the usual stalls with free coffee and mince pies.

Saturday January 2nd and Saturday February 6th United Coffee Morning in the Methodist Community Room from 10.30am to 12.00 noon.

Come along and enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee and homemade scones.

15

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team

PC 326 Martin DOHERTY [email protected]

PCSO Julie MCFAUL [email protected]

PCSO Angie LAW [email protected]

One of your neighbourhood officers will be attending the following

Coffee Morning’s / Police Surgeries we will be pleased to meet you and discuss any issues you

may wish to raise alternatively please call 101.

Please be aware: on occasions there may be non attendance due to unforeseen circumstances

and unavoidable, so please accept our apologies should this happen

To report a Crime please call 101.

If ‘urgent’ please call 999. If you would like to pass information anonymously, please call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Date Location Time

DECEMBER

1st December 2015 St Chads, Dunholme 09.30 – 10.30

5th December 2015 Ingham Chapel 10.30 – 11.30

10th December 20.15 Park House, Welton 10.00 – 11.00

14th December 2015 RAF Scampton Youth Club 17.00 – 1800

15th December 2015 Hemswell Youth Club 18.00 – 19.00

16th December 2015 Glentham Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00

22nd December 2015 Barnes Wallis Centre, RAF Scampton 10.00 – 11.00

30th December 2015 Bishop Norton Church 10.30 – 11.30

16

JOHN WAGSTAFF

HEATING AND PLUMBING ENGINEER

GATE LODGE, BRATTLEBY, LINCOLN, LN1 2SQ

TEL: 01522 731839 - - MOBILE: 07931709978

Gas SAFE registered installer

Reg no 199005

New Heating Systems, Boiler Servicing and Repairs

Carbon Monoxide detectors supplied and fitted

All other plumbing work undertaken.

Hazell Woods

“Ofsted”

Registered Childminder.

Located in Ingham

I aim to give quality care for your child in

a warm, loving family environment.

Places available

For more details please call

Home:01522-731628

Mobile:07956-802239

[email protected]

17

SCAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL

The meeting of Scampton Parish Council scheduled for 5th November 2015 had to be cancelled due to the

meeting being inquorate.

If you think you would like to consider becoming a Parish Councillor to prevent this happening please

contact the Clerk, Barbara Coleman on 01522 731900 for details. It only requires a commitment of about

2hours once a month. At the moment there are vacancies for two councillors

FROM THE SPRINGLINE AND OWMBY GROUP OF CHURCHES

LIGHT A CANDLE FOR CHRISTMAS

Much to my wife’s disgust I’m getting excited about Christmas al-ready (and it’s not half way through November when I’m writing this). The word Christmas comes from the old English word Crīstesmæsse meaning Christ’s Mass. It’s the time when billions of people the world over celebrate the birth of Christ. In the melee of torn off wrapping paper, chocolate, bacon butties and then turkey, I’ve found a way to keep the “Christ” in “Christmas”.

As we sit down to dinner I light a candle. All the time we are eating that candle remains alight – a symbol of Christ present with us at the table. Christ – in the candle – stays with us all the time we are eating and chatting. Of course, I forget, but when I see the flame I remember – this is Christ-mas Day. At the end, when we clear away, Christ is still present with us. Even if we forget him, he never forgets us. I also recall that in a pitch black place, the darkest place and time, that light conquers the dark. And if I put my hands near the flame I feel its warmth. Fire purifies – makes clean. Please just stop on Christmas Day and light a candle. Let it burn, bring light. Remember that Christmas is about Christ. John Beverley

18

C & P H E A T I N G Established 1977

Phil Bennett

Boiler service engineer

Central Heating repairs

New Boilers installed

Aga & Rayburn serviced

GAS and OIL

Mobile 07889 685003

Tel. 01522 730320

Low Farm Aisthorpe Lincoln LN1 2SG

Reg 5933

Reg C6226

19

Saturday 5 December 10.30 am – 12 noon

Ingham & Cammeringham Village Hall (Community Room)

in aid of

Springline Good Neighbour

Scheme

&

Ingham Churches Together

Mince Pies, Coffee & Tea (first cup free)

Festive Stalls

(Donations of chocolate for tombola will be gratefully received

by Ann Duggan (730008) by 30th November.)

20

Parish Priest: Revd. Canon Colin Taylor;

Priest in Residence: Father Damian Tomczyk Parish Deacon: Revd. John Wilford

The Christmas Services for Our Lady of Lincoln are as follows:

Thursday 24th December Vigil Mass of Christmas, 6.30 pm

Christmas Eve Carol Service, 11.00 pm Thursday 24th / Friday 25th December Midnight Mass of Christmas,

12 Midnight after Carol Service Friday 25th December Christmas Day Mass, 10.00 am.

For other services for the Christmas Season please check Our Lady of Lincoln's Newsletter, Website:

www.ourladyoflincoln.com , or Facebook or please check with the church office. With offer our sincere thanks to the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal for carrying out a

very successful Church Mission during October. Sunday Mass Readings, Cycle A – Weekday Mass Readings, Year 1

Sunday Mass times: (First Mass of Sunday) – Saturday 6.30 p.m.;

Sunday 9.30 a.m. (with Children’s Liturgy); and 11.00 a.m.

Monday Morning Prayer 9.10 am; Mass 9.30 am.

Tuesday Morning Prayer 9.10 a.m.; Mass 9.30 a.m.

Wednesday Rosary 9.10 a.m.; Mass 9.30 a.m.

Thursday Rosary 9.10 a.m; Mass 9.30 a.m.;.

Friday Rosary and Evening Prayer 7.00 p.m.; Mass 7.30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 7.00 to 7.25 pm First Friday of the Month

Saturday Mass 10.00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: First Friday 7.00pm – 7.25pm

Saturday: 10.30 a.m. to 1130 am and 5.45 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.

And on request.

Exposition: After Mass on Tuesdays and Saturday morning.

Please check the Newsletter for times services or on our website at: www.ourladyoflincoln.com or call the presbytery on 01522 522971

21

For Clearer Hearing

With Discreet Digital Hearing Aids

Call Claire Armitage

your Local Independent Hearing Aid Consultant.

At : The BMI Lincoln Private Hospital (formally Nuffield/ Bromhead)

on Nettleham Road, Lincoln. LN2 1QU.

Telephone and Fax:

(01522) 574703

e-mail: [email protected]

Web : www.clairearmitage.co.uk

Free Hearing Tests & Home Visits

No GP Referral Necessary

Easy Free Parking at BMI

George F Green & Son – Motor Engineers

The Garage, Aisthorpe Telephone 01522 – 730258 www.greensofaisthorpe.co.uk

Family Owned Business – Serving The Local Community

MOTs – Cars and Motorcycles FREE RE-TESTS

Courtesy Car Available, NVQ Level 3 Qualified Mechanics

All repair work undertaken, Servicing, Vehicle Recovery,

Tyres fitted, Exhausts fitted, Batteries, Diagnostic Programming

Quality used car sales

M.O.Ts £40.00 No re-test fee within 10 working days

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Saturday 8am -12pm

22

From the Rev. Dr. Helen Hooley

A Methodist Minister for the Lincoln North Methodist Circuit

It’s Christmas!!!

Ok, actually, we’re still waiting, and the church calls this waiting time ‘Advent’. Although I sus-

pect most of you don’t feel like you’re waiting; instead you are rushing around, buying stuff, fill-

ing your freezer, worrying about how to visit everyone. Thinking about yourself and your close

friends and family.

So I’d like to challenge you this Advent to share goodwill a little further.

Last year, nearly 700 parents / guardians were given some time to themselves through offers of

babysitting. Around 2000 donations were made to charity shops. And all through

‘AdventChallenge’.

Sign up at:

adventchallenge.org.uk

AdventChallenge is inspired by the Bible, which is packed full of inspirational stories like the

‘Good Samaritan’, which shows mercy, generosity and compassion, even when it comes at a cost.

AdventChallenge is suggesting three challenges each day, from which you choose one, and see

how you can impact the lives of others.

If you don’t have a computer, here are some ideas from last year to get you started:

Leave some flowers at your local nursing home

Donate some things to a charity shop that you don't really need

Don't use more water than you need in the kettle

Pay someone a compliment

Hand out sweets or biscuits around your workplace

Offer to babysit for someone who needs a break

Try to make someone smile today

Say good morning (or afternoon) to a stranger

Donate some food to your local food bank

Thank someone who has helped you

Return a favour

Spend time with people rather than in front of screens today

Find out more about how you can support a homeless charity

Find out about the work of an organisation working to end slavery or trafficking

Let somebody in the queue go in front of you

Offer your time to someone who could benefit from it

Make an effort to speak to a neighbour today

Contact a relative that you’ve not spoken to recently

Cook a meal for someone who is unable to cook for themselves

Choose the paperless option for your bills

Help out a friend or family member today

Leave someone an encouraging note anonymously

Read the Christmas story to remind yourself of the real meaning of Christmas (Luke 2.1-20)

Make a point of talking positively for the day

(Thanks to the Bible Society

http://www.biblesociety.org.uk/about-bible-society/our-work/see-the-christmas-poem-brought-to-

life/)

23

RAF INGHAM HERITAGE GROUP

Oct/Nov has been a time of mixed fortunes up at the heritage site. Things got off to a good start with the restoration of the original food stores to create a temporary workshop and possibly a café when the heritage buildings are up and running. Walls have been re-built, window lintels placed and roofing timbers secured. Events then nose-dived somewhat when a routine check by the police revealed we had had a break in. A thorough search around the buildings and fortunately nothing had been taken and security was put back in place. Spirits were revived when Johnson and Son returned to install a brand new ‘post and rail’ fence from the road to the buildings. Many thanks go to the Johnsons for the sterling work carried out for us over the past year. Then, dejection again as thieves struck for the second time in a month. They obviously used great force to enter our steel portakabin and help themselves to a new Honda generator, new heavy duty petrol strimmer, an array of power tools, socket and screwdriver sets and Jerry cans of fuel. The total cost of replacement being around £1,500. This act has set us back a lot as being a charity and still not on the Heritage Lottery Fund mailing list, much will have to be put on hold until funds can be replenished. However spirits were raised again after we managed to completely re-roof the workshop to give us protection during the coming winter months. We do ask, if anyone does have any information regarding the break in, we would be pleased if you contact Lincolnshire Police with details. Thank you, and in the true spirit of Mr Churchill ‘We shall never surrender’.

24

Woolley & Woolley Antiques and Curiosities

Family run business specialising in sourcing high quality antiques

and interior items,

We buy and sell Antiques, Curiosities, Collectables, Vintage, Jewellery and More,

We also do home visits to price individual items, full or part

clearance and garage or shed contents,

Please contact us on 01522 731798 or 07852 986351,

Alternatively email us on www.woolleyandwoolley.co.uk

Please visit us on Facebook

25

TEA-TIME TICKLER No. 2 Compiled by Maj-ic

ACROSS

1) Caesar had cleansing dips here (5,5)

6) This led the Magi to the stable ….. (4)

10) ….. in this town (9)

11) One king’s gift (5)

12) Glaringly, done lacking fineness (7)

13) Scarf often worn wrapped round head (7)

14) Second in command, second digit (6,3)

17) Frightening (5)

18) Hole borer (5)

19) Hard effort, kept up for a long time (9)

20) Smash up completely (7)

22) Angel of the Annunciation (7)

24) Cruel monsters (5)

25) To be cut off from friendship (9)

27) - - - - Fitzgerald, U.S. singer (4)

28) Social meetings arranged by others for two people, previously strangers (5)

DOWN

1) Part of Adam taken to create Eve (3)

2) Myself as well please (2,3)

3) A safety razor would have meant this for Van Gough! (2,4,3)

4) - - - - - de la Zouch, Leicestershire (5)

5) Where the congregation looks for Christmas Carols (4,5)

7) Advice received by Dick Whittington to go back to London (4,5)

8) Listen again to a bit of Alpine song (6,5)

9) So be it! (4)

12) Now look what you’ve been and - - - - / - - - / - - - - ! (4,3,4)

15) Said of, or like a master (9)

16) When Christmas dinner is served, one likes a - - - - - / - - - -. (5,4)

17) On the right side nautically speaking (9)

21) What mum needs after Christmas dinner? (4)

22) Board the train, or bus (3,2)

23) A freshly cast lump of metal (5)

26) - - - and don’ts (3)

(Solution on page 41)

26

27

The Churches of

The Springline Parish

would like to wish you all

a very Happy Christmas

We invite and warmly welcome you to special events

and services in the Parish as we celebrate together.

(Please see overleaf for more details.)

28

Christmas Services

(All services are in church unless otherwise stated.)

Sunday, 6th December: (Second Sunday of Advent)

10.15am Christingle Service at Scampton

Sunday, 13th December: (Third Sunday of Advent)

6.30pm Carol Service at Scampton

Wednesday, 16th December:

6.15pm Promenade Nativity at Ingham

Thursday, 17th December:

7.00pm Carol Service at South Carlton

Sunday, 20th December: (Fourth Sunday of Advent)

3.00pm Carol Service at Burton

6.00pm Carol Service at Fillingham

Tuesday, 22nd December:

6.30pm Carol Service at North Carlton

Thursday, 24th December – Christmas Eve:

4.00pm Nativity at Scampton

11.30pm Midnight Mass at Burton

Friday, 25th December – Christmas Day:

9.00am Holy Communion at Cammeringham

10.30am Morning Service at Brattleby

10.30am Joint Christmas Service at Ingham Chapel

10.30am Holy Communion at North Carlton

29

Services in December Sunday, 6th December (Second Sunday of Advent)

9.00am Holy Communion Ingham

9.30am Morning Prayer Burton

10.15am Christingle Service Scampton

10.30am Holy Communion North Carlton

Sunday, 13th December (Third Sunday of Advent)

9.00am Holy Communion Cammeringham

9.30am Holy Communion Burton

10.30am Family Service Ingham

10.30am Holy Communion South Carlton

6.30pm Carol Service Scampton

Wednesday, 16th December at 6.15pm Promenade Nativity at Ingham

Thursday, 17th December at 7.00pm Carol Service at South Carlton

Sunday, 20th December (Fourth Sunday of Advent)

8.30am Holy Communion Ingham

9.30am Holy Communion Scampton

9.30am Morning Prayer Burton

3.00pm Carol Service Burton

6.00pm Carol Service Fillingham

Tuesday, 22nd December at 6.30pm Carol Service at North Carlton

Thursday, 24th December – Christmas Eve:

8.30am Morning Prayer Burton

4.00pm Nativity Scampton

8.30pm Holy Communion Ingham

11.30pm Midnight Mass Burton

Friday, 25th December – Christmas Day:

9.00am Holy Communion Cammeringham

10.30am Joint Christmas Service Ingham Chapel

10.30am Morning Service Brattleby

10.30am Holy Communion North Carlton

Sunday, 27th December (The First Sunday of Christmas)

9.30am Holy Communion Burton

10.30am Joint Worship Ingham Church

11.00am Holy Communion Brattleby

30

Services in January

Sunday, 3rd January

9.00am Holy Communion Ingham

9.30am Morning Prayer Burton

10.15am Family Service Scampton

10.30am Holy Communion North Carlton

Sunday, 10th January (The Baptism of Christ)

9.00am Holy Communion Cammeringham

9.30am Holy Communion Burton

10.30am Family Service Ingham

10.30am Holy Communion South Carlton

11.00am Holy Communion Fillingham

12.30pm Holy Baptism Brattleby

6.00pm Evening Prayer Scampton

Sunday, 17th January (The Second Sunday of Epiphany)

8.30am Holy Communion Ingham

9.30am Holy Communion Scampton

9.30am Morning Prayer Burton

10.30am Morning Prayer North Carlton

Sunday, 24th January (The Third Sunday of Epiphany

9.30am Holy Communion Burton

10.30am Joint Service Ingham Chapel

11.00am Holy Communion Brattleby

In addition there are usually weekly services as follows (please check local listings):

Monday (8.30am) Morning Prayer Brattleby

Monday (11.00am) Holy Communion Scampton

Thursday (8.30am) Morning Prayer Burton

Saturday (8.30am) Morning Prayer Burton

For more information on these services and all church-related activities please contact the

Churchwardens or members of the Ministry Team. Sunday Pew Sheets and details of

forthcoming events and how to request pastoral care and arrange special services may be

found online on the Springline Parish website at www.springlineparish.co.uk

31

32

Seedlings Woodland Group

Our Autumn term has seen several exciting events such as the Harvest Festival ‘Parade of the Green Lady’ and Bonfire Night in Brattleby Woods.

Harvest Festival

The woodland group enjoyed walking around St Cuthbert’s Church and Brattleby Farm with our willow Harvest Lady, celebrating the local harvest with songs and musical instruments. The families shared squash soup and homemade cakes after the parade. It was beautiful mellow Autumn sunshine and the children enjoyed playing in dens and the woodland after the event.

Bonfire Night

We had a special evening with families in the Woodland Yurt and around the bonfire pit. We shared baked potatoes and pumpkin soup. We had rocket fireworks in the field and sparklers afterwards.

Our next event is the Winter Solstice on Saturday 19th December at 2pm. Local families are wel-

come. We will be having a simple winter ceremony and enjoying some hot mulled wines (for the adults!), shared food and swapping Christmas gifts.

Love & Light Ruth

For more information contact Ruth 07989 160602

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

POPPY APPEAL 2015

The amounts raised in the Village Venture Group are :

Village Venture Area Total - £1571.87

Total raised for whole HCG25 area will be published in February 2015

Thank you to all village organisers, collectors,

schools, shops etc. for a superb result and to all who donate so generously to this Appeal.

Don Moore, Poppy Appeal Organiser HCG25

Tel: 01673 860732

Fillingham - £103.81

Ingham - £1,046.17

Cammeringham - £54.90

Brattleby - £60.03

Aisthorpe - £17.96

Scampton Village - £289.00

33

BLACK HORSE

Ingham

01522 730214

Don’t forget,

Christmas Bookings

now being taken.

We also have a new Senior menu

available every day

So come and let us do your

cooking, all dietary needs

catered for.

Take away and delivery

available.

You Are Invited To:

FAMILY FRIENDLY AND FUN OUTDOOR NATIVITY

Find out from the Shepherds’ wives what has happened to the shepherds; Listen in as the three kings decide what gifts to give the Baby Jesus; Look for room at the inn; Search for the star and follow it to the Stable to meet the Christmas

family. Our Promenade Nativity will start at Ingham School at 6.15 p.m. on Wednesday 16th December. It will only take about 20 minutes to promenade through the story to the Village Hall for refreshments, gaining a novel insight into the Christmas story on the way.

34

Dr M M Sultan

The Ingham Practice, Lincoln Road, Ingham, LINCOLN LN1 2XF Telephone: (01522) 730269 Fax: (01522) 730192

www.theinghampractice.co.uk

The Ingham Practice Christmas Patient Participation Evening – Wednesday 16th December 2015

6.00 pm – 7.00 pm All patients are invited to celebrate the festive season with carols, mince pies and lots more …. Raf-fle, Tombola etc. Light refreshments will be provided. Do come and celebrate with us. Dr Sultan and the Practice Team wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.

The Practice is very pleased with the excellent results of the Practice Patient Satisfaction Survey 2014/2015 with a 98% satisfaction rate. Dr Sultan would like to thank the Practice Team for this exceptional achievement and the patients for their continued support. The Practice Team will con-tinue to provide a dedicated, caring and responsive service aiming for even greater achievements. NHS England carried out an independent survey into patient experience of care and the Practice achieved excellent results for this latest survey:

Overall Patient Experience 95.57% (National Average 85%)

Getting through by phone 92.29% (National Average 74.65%)

Making an appointment 77.66% (National Average 75.42%)

Full details and more information regarding the Practice Achievements and Patient Survey are on display in the waiting room at the Ingham Practice and on our website

www.theinghampractice.co.uk The Practice now offers the facility for patients to book appointments and order repeat medication online. However, patients are required to register for these services.

35

COFFEE-TIME CRYPTIC No 1

ANSWERS

plus

HELPFUL HINTS FOR NEWCOMERS TO CRYPTICS ACROSS

1) Antelope. Ante = stake in poker, lope = stride 18) Empire. Emp = ‘reduced Hemp’, Ire = Anger

6) Napkin. Nap = pile on cloth surface, Kin = family 19) Thesis. The = Def. article, sis = sibling

9) Strong. Snort = inhalation, + G = force (anag.) 21) Gyspy. Y.Y. + GPS (or satnav.) anagram.

10) Hot Cross. Hot = passionate, Cross = angry 22) Pseudomyn. P.S.+ Eu. + Don + y.+ m.

11) Dashingly. Pebbledash in glycerol 25) Must Have. Anag. of Suave them. Indic by ‘fancy’.

13) Finds. Fin = Fish part, D.S.= Police investigator 26) Stench. S = Southerly, Tench = freshwater fish.

15) Egoism. Anag. of Go-semi. Indi. by ‘moved’ 28) Unison. Uni = ‘top educa’.etc., lad = Son

17) Rialto. Rial = Saudi currency, ‘to’ from clue 29) Mattered. E.R. = Her Majesty, Matted around that.

DOWN

2) Not. Ton written upwards 12) At every Turn. In = Fashionable, Sid = Name,

3) Epoch. E.P.+ Och = Scottish Oh. All = Every. Turn = Spin

4) Organisers. Anag. Gran is sore. Indic by ‘could be’ 14) Right upset. Anag. ‘The pigs rut’. Indic. by ‘in

chaos’

5) Exhale. Ex = ‘former lover’, H = ‘hot’, Ale = ‘beer’. 16) Opposites. Op = ‘surgery, Po = ‘It. river’, Sites =

‘places’

6) Eton. Note = Music and currency. Written upwards. 20) Esteem. E+S = East & South, ‘Teem’ = Meet, (or

7) Particles. Anag. Rasp tile C. indic by ‘smithereens’ ‘encounter’) in reverse.

8) Insidiously. In = ‘fashonable’, Sid = ‘name’ I.O.U 23) Obese. O.B. = ‘Old boy’, E.S.E. = ‘East south east’.

= ‘debt chit’, Sly = ‘underhand’ 24) Cain. O.T. = ‘Old Testament’, Caine sounds like

‘cane’.

27) Che. Chess = ‘game’ but without S.S. (Secret Ser

vice).

Also, nearly every clue will have, the ‘meaning of the answer’ tucked away in it somewhere. It will also

indicate if the answer is an anagram of part of the clue, or is written in reverse.

HAVE A GO AT THIS MONTH’S

The Branch Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 8th November 2014 began around the Sco-thern Memorial when Rev. Adam Watson led the congregation in the commitment. Wreaths were laid and the names of the fallen of both World Wars were remembered.. A service in St Germain’s Church, Scothern followed when the Church was full to capacity with the Youth Groups of the village being present and Scothern Chorale also taking part. Rev. Adam Watson officiated at both events and Ian Watson, President of the local Branch gave a very moving and inspiring address. The Armistice Service was again held at Welton Memorial when the two village schools were well represented and wreaths were laid at the memorial. After a successful Poppy Collectors’ Evening on 13th October and the Branch Annual Gen-eral Meeting on 17th November the Branch will hold its next social evening on 15th December at 7.45 at Welton Sports and Social Club. If you would like to learn more about the Royal British Legion and get involved please come along to the meeting on that Tuesday when all will be welcome.

36

The Circle of Life

It’s hard to believe in today’s politically correct health conscious society, an adult could possibly say to an

11 year old boy, ‘The best thing you could do lad, is have a pint of ale and a pipe full of tobacco’.

Rightly or wrongly, this was the advice given by my Great Grandfather Herbert Wright to my father

Horace Spencer in 1906! There was however a sound reason for this advice and I’m quite sure the old man

had his son’s best interests at heart.

In 1895, Herbert Wright was the landlord of the ‘Railway Inn’ at Stow Park on the B1500 - between

Sturton-by-Stow and Gainsborough, now a private house. He was also a dealer in ‘fallen’, or dead animals,

known as ‘The Cad Man’, or ‘Knackerman’. Most villages had one, as the density of farm animals was

much greater then, than today. With no mechanical transport, all movements of carcasses were by horse

and cart. As one might imagine, loading a dead horse or cow weighing half a ton or more, on to a cart three

to four feet off the ground, presented somewhat of a problem. Knackermen were an enterprising breed, and

soon devised specially adapted two wheeled ‘Knackers’ carts to ease the operation.

Once in the yard, the carcass was carefully dismembered, the skin going to a tannery, the better bones were

sent to a cutlery factory for handles and the remainder was boiled to make tallow glue, or fertilizer, nothing

was wasted! Local footballers were known to visit the yard, to soak their boots in the oil to keep them

supple and buy ‘Horse Liniment’ to rub on their aching joints.

Many country landlords were similarly obliged to supplement their income, plying various trades in an

attempt to provide a reasonable living for their families. It must be remembered, pubs at the time only sold

drink, although, some did take in lodgers.

The clientele of ‘The Railway Inn’ consisted of local farm workers, passing horse traffic and railway work-

ers from the nearby station and goods yard.

Like many country pubs ‘The Railway’ had several acres of land on which Great Grandfather kept pigs,

chickens, a cow and of course horses - being the main form of transport at the time. In some respects, it

was yester-years version of ‘The Good Life’, a largely self sufficient enterprise which provided most of the

food for the family, the difference being, this wasn’t for amusement, but out of sheer necessity.

Great Grandfather was well known for his eccentricities and like most old men he despised change. In later

years when traffic lights were first introduced into Gainsborough, he would tell ‘Taffy’ his pony to, “Git

on” and drive his Trap straight through on red, saying,

“I’ve bin cumin’ ere long before they I’ver thought a’ bloody traffic lights.”

Born at Welbourn in 1855 to a family of Wheelwrights. He was known in our family as ‘Pretty face’,

apparently, not for his good looks, but for his habit of telling the Grandchildren they had ‘pretty faces’.

He took over the ‘Railway Inn’ in 1895, the same year my father was born .An article in the ‘Chronicle and

Leader’ reporting his and my great Grandmother’s diamond wedding celebrations during his 80th year,

with an accompanying photograph taken in the bar of the Railway Inn, reports him as saying,

“I want you to take my photograph playing dominoes with these other old boys.”

He goes on to say how he had happy memories of the, “Good old days”, and how he would, “Stop off

school”, to help his mother brew beer.

“The beer they had in those days was the proper stuff!”

“Forty years ago beer was 3d a pint’, now it’s 6d and 9d, and nowhere near as good.”

His companion William Deeks of Marton is quoted as saying,

“I used to walk to school with my friend; we used to smoke half an ounce of tobacco on the way, and had a

quart of ale for lunch.”

On Father’s 11th birthday November 8th 1906, Great Grandfather decided it was high time he learned some-

thing of the finer arts of the ‘Knacker’ trade, which it was thought at the time, father might eventually fol-

low him into. Father, who by all accounts was a quiet and sensitive lad, had little enthusiasm for the job,

being more interested in music – two more dissimilar professions would be difficult to imagine?

However, Great Grandfather provided him with one of his leather aprons, tied around his waist with a

length of binder band, and instructed him to, [continued on next page]

37

[Continued from previous page]

“Sit on the bench in the yard with ya back to the wind.”

“You’d best start on something small,”

he said, dragging a dead sheep from the shed, bloated to twice its normal size.

Dropping it at Father’s feet, and placing a large pointed knife in his hand, he instructed him as to where he

should make his primary incision. Unaware Great Grandfather had retired to a safe distance and wanting

to complete the procedure as quickly as possible, Father plunged the knife into the sheep. He was instantly

engulfed in a cloud of foul smelling gas, putrid liquid and more than his fair share of maggots, as the

rotting carcass hissed and groaned like a huge deflating balloon; He dropped the knife, ran to the other

side of the yard, and was violently sick.

Great-grandfather – quietly amused, wiped him down and explained,

“The fost un’s always the wost son.”

Father – doing his best not to cry – maintained his distance from the foul smelling carcass. Great

Grandfather chuckling to himself, wandered off towards the house, returning few moments later smoking

his second best pipe, and carrying a pint of bitter.

“Ere lad, keep having a puff on this, it’ll help kill the smell.”

“And if you av’ a swig of ale now and then, it won’t taste quite so bad.”

I never knew whether or not father managed to complete the task, but without doubt, it must have had a

profound and long lasting effect on him.

Two years later at the age of 13, he left home and joined the ‘Royal Marines School of Music’ in

Portsmouth as a ‘Band boy’, stating his age to be fourteen - the minimum allowable entry age at the time.

After serving for a year, this deception was discovered and as a result, he lost a years pay. He served in

the Band aboard the Battle cruiser H.M.S Lion throughout the First World War, and fought at both the two

great sea battles of the First World War, Jutland and the battle of Dogger Bank, during which he was

awarded 5 shillings ( 25p) for good shooting. The long standing mystery of why anyone would receive

such an award when the ships engaged in battle were several miles apart was solved when I was inter-

viewed in the early 1990s by a military historian carrying out research for a television programme on

‘Jutland’. I discovered it was not for shooting a rifle as I had assumed, but the aiming of the huge 13.5

inch guns which battered the German fleet into submission who eventual withdrawal from the battle.

Following his discharge from the Navy in 1919, father spent most of the 1920’s in the ‘Orchestras ‘on the

Transatlantic Liners - in particular the ‘Mauritania’- and played in both ‘Silent Movie’ Cinemas and the

Music Halls, becoming known as one of the finest Percussionists in the north of England.

On the 5th of March 1936 – eight years before I was born – Great Grandfather died aged 81. My parents,

brother and sister returned to Stow Park, where father took over as Landlord of the ‘Railway Inn’, the

place of his birth.

Mike Spencer

Brattleby.

Horace Spencer.

The Spencer family moved to Ingham in1954, when, father took over as Landlord of The 'Generous

Britain' – now the Inn. He lived the rest of his life in the village and could often be seen still smoking his

pipe – which I have - as he wandered down to the 'Black Horse' most evenings.

He died, age 90, in August 1986

38

Service of Remembrance

Ingham

Sunday 8th Nov 2014

The service took place at All Saints Church, Ingham, with the wreath laying at the War

Memorial in the Church Yard; this was then followed by a free luncheon in the Village Hall.

The service was well attended not only by residents from the Village but also by members

of the local Brownie group as well as military representatives from the Army, Royal Air

Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. Two of the excellent readings were by pupils

from Ingham Primary School.

The organising committee of the Remembrance Service and Luncheon would like to thank

all of the people who were involved in the success of this year’s event especially those who

gave their time to: arrange the service, type and produce the service sheets, those who in-

vited and welcomed guests, organised the seating of people in Church and not forgetting the

services of the Clergy, The Salvation Army band and our organist Glynis Hunter. We

would also like to thank those who freely donated food and wine and to those who worked

so hard in the kitchen and at the serving tables at the luncheon.

This service would not be possible without the financial support of many people; we would

like to specifically recognise the financial contribution in the form of grant aid to the re-

membrance event made by Ingham Parish Council and West Lindsey District Council. We

would also like to thank those attending for their generous donations from which have

benefitted the following charities, The Salvation Army, The Royal British Legion and All

Saints Church, Ingham.

The Remembrance Service is an annual event

We look forward to welcoming you next year

39

COFFEE-TIME CRYPTIC No.2 Compiled by Maj-ic

ACROSS

1) & 22) He can pen a mere motto being confused. Still produces a Christmas message though (5,2,3,2,5)

6) Is in the middle of a touching greeting (4)

10) ‘Asp!’ he pants, collapsing, but they’re just bites of game birds (9)

11) Write like Nero? The French can! (5)

12) Sharp floozy joins informal jazz session – gets baked! (3,4)

13) Initially, every new girl learns in short hand. It’s a global language (7)

14) A cat belch exploded! Look out, it’s infectious, but can easily be held inside the boundary (9)

17) Boy found in Italian river! Softly does it (5)

18) Smashed automobile with identification is bitterly irritating to the feelings (5)

19) Biblical lady can’t reach fruit off tree. So__ ____ ___ to get it (2,4,3)

20) Prod rep. to supply means to instil the medication (7)

22) See 1) across

24) Former chemical company meets the queen and gets much colder looks (5)

25) No clear aims? Hold your course better (5,4)

27) We hear it’s stolen goods, but in fact there are strings attached (4)

28) Mate tells stories. Result :– Matches for amusement only (10)

DOWN

1) Non-alcoholic bubbly dad? Short report produced on opening it (3)

2) A hot drink before morning makes best group of players (1,4)

3) Heads went crazy being enfolded in bandages (9)

4) Heavy weight going up after introducing an alternative, but it could be different (2,3)

5) Get grease smeared about to make a gift in the spring (6,3)

7) In triplicate please, but no lip! You know it’s involved (9)

8) Bishops meet without overdose, holding shiny metal. Quiet at the back! All makes for smooth gear (11)

9) What’s that noise coming out of this bottleneck? It’s drag against natural force (4)

12) Union of a knave and Mrs. Ferret produces kindergarten song (4,3,4)

15) Armed intimidator captures Tories and a Rolls Royce logo (9)

16) Art History shows painter Kandinsky was an unhappy jockey (4,5)

17) Gift posted in advance by editor was formally introduced at court (9)

21) Her Majesty, in physical training, looks very sprightly (4)

22) Suppose, code number is central to rising executive officer (5)

23) Sire, I get disturbed in this small Sicilian town (5)

26) Exists both ways, my short sibling! (3)

To enter please fill in your details below and

send this page (or a facsimile of it) with the

completed crossword to..

Cryptic No.2

18 Lincoln Road, Ingham LN1 2XF

Or email [email protected]

Entries close 15th January 2016

First drawn correct entry will receive £10

Name

Address

Phone

Congratulations to

Mrs Garton, Ingham

For being the first drawn

correct entry to Cryptic

No.1 she has won £10

40

SCAMPTON COMMUNITY LOTTERY DRAW RESULTS FOR

November2015

No results available at time of going to press

Contacts: Sue Deacon 730167, Lynn & Bill Shaw 731769 or

Barbara Coleman 731900.

IF YOU DON’T JOIN YOU CANNOT WIN!

Promoter: John Walsh, 118 Park Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln LN1 2WP

Licensed (under the Gaming Act 2005) with West Lindsey District Council – Reg No L01015

41

INGHAM VILLAGE

MINIMARKET

Opening hours. Tel: 01522 730366 Monday - Friday 7.30am - 7.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 7.00pm Sunday 8.30am - 4.00pm 24 The Green Ingham Lincoln LN1 2SD Email: [email protected]

The National Lottery is available

at Your local store

Newspapers. Magazines. Sweets. Cold

Drinks. Alcohol. Great

selection of Wines at discount prices.

Snacks. Food to go.

Ongoing special Promotional deals.

Chill and Freeze & lots more.

ANSWERS TO QUICKIE No.2

ACROSS

1) Roman Baths 6) Star 10) Bethlehem 11) Myrrh 12) Grossly 13) Bandana 14) Number two

17) Scary 18) Auger 19) Sustained 20) Destroy 22) Gabriel 24) Ogres 25) Estranged 27) Ella

28) Blind dates

DOWN

1) Rib 2) Me too 3) No lost ear 4) Ashby 5) Hymn books 7) Turn again 8) Rehear yodel 9) Amen

12) Gone and done 15) Magistral 16) Tasty meal 17) Starboard 21) Rest 22) Get on 23) Ingot

26) Do’s

42

Counselling provided by

“I couldn’t have got here without your help” – Counselling can help you make

life changes – contact us to find out how.

Do you feel you need someone to talk to? Contact Naomi today. T: 01522 253154 M: 07772 532185 E: [email protected] W: www.nw-consultancy.co.uk

CHRISTIANS GET TOGETHER A few of us from both the Owmby and Springline sides of the A15 meet every week for what we loosely call “Bible Study”. We look at something Biblical and chew it over, generally trying to fix our lives and sort out the world in a peaceful, compassionate and loving fashion. From January we will be meeting on Wednesday afternoons from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. If you would like to join us, give a call to either John and Audrey Beverley (01522 730752) Rosemary Cox (01673 878258) … … and we’ll tell you where we are meeting that week. We can provide transport if you need it.

43

TL CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES Fully Insured and Qualified Member of the

Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps, HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep and HETAS registered Stove In-

staller

Chimney sweeping - Open fires, wood burning and multi fuel stoves and liners swept and vacuumed using the latest equipment and techniques.

Birds’ nests and blockages - Professionally and efficiently removed.

Safety and efficiency advice - Provided by a professional Chimney Sweep.

Insurance Certificate – Issued for all chimneys or appliances swept.

HETAS Registered Stove Installer

Bird Guards Supplied and Fitted Telephone: 01427 787845 Mobile: 07971 831966

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.chimneysweeplincolnshire.co.uk

44

Are you a Builder or Bricklayer?

Could You Spare a Few Hours to Help-Out on a Community

Charity Project?

If so, contact Geoff on

07787805978 or

[email protected]

We'd appreciate your help.

Thank You

Have your hair done in the comfort of your own home by a

qualified stylist. Special rates for OAP and group

bookings.

Mobile: 07740997993 Home: 01522 730014 Operating in Ingham

and local villages!

Denise’s Mobile Hairdressing

Rebecca’s House of Beauty Rural Mini Spa

Massage, Body Wraps, Facials, Manicures, Pedi-cures, Waxing

Packages and Gift Vouchers

Monthly Offers

Brookfield, Saxby, Market Rasen

Lincolnshire LN8 2DH 07432 118409

[email protected]

Rebecca’s House of Beauty

45

Fillingham Parish Meeting On Monday 5th October 2015

7:30pm

Present: Margaret O’Grady – Chair, Michael Rose – Treasure, Helen Slater – Clerk, John Walsh – Community Lottery Representative, Roger Paterson – Ward Councillor and 8 Parish members. Apologies: Peter O’Grady – Vice-Chair, Peri Hepburn, PCSO Julie McFaul and Ethel Moore. Notices of Interest: None The minutes from meeting held Monday 7th September 2015 were approved and signed. Matters arising from the minutes: a. John Walsh attended the meeting to provide information about running and the administration of the Community Lottery. Since John and Sheila Prior moved from the village we have been left with no one to run the lottery. Jacqui Weller Volunteered to become 1st point of contact Margaret O’Grady 2nd point of contact Helen Slater 3rd point of contact The Lottery since starting in 2010 has raised £6,000 for the church. b. Fillingham High Street Carriageway Patching Works. This work is due to commence on Monday 12th 2015. The work is expected to be completed within 2 days with some disruption and periodic road closures. A letter detailing work, time and dates was sent out to all residents. c. Repair to wall on Willingham Road has been completed and made safe. d. Summer Fete profit made - £480 donated to the Play Ground Action Fund. Reports 1. Police PCSO Julie McFaul sent apologies for not attending meeting. No report. 2. Finance Parish Account £9368.85 Trust Fund £16114.16 Playground £2278.31 Petty cash £12.97 Payments paid/pending £600.00 (Heather Prop Services – not cashed as of time of meeting) 3. Village hall report Bookings Zumba £72.00 per month Yoga £117.00 Busy fingers donation £100.00

[continued on page 47]

46

How Clean Is Your Oven?

Hate Cleaning it?

I’ll Do it!

Ovens, Hobs, Cookers, Ranges, Agas, Extractors

Prices From £40

No Mess, No Fuss, No Smell, No caustic chemicals.

Fast friendly professional service.

Treat yourself, book today

Call Mike on: 01673878109 Mobile: 07557441307

Caenby Cliff, Market Rasen

Quality professional deep extraction

cleaning Full stain and pre- treatment

Carpets and Rugs usually dry within 2-3 hours.

Fabric suites carefully and conscientiously cleaned

Stainguard treatments available

Prices from £37 for carpets and £45 for suites

Discounts for multiple carpets. Or oven and carpet cleaning packages.

Fast friendly service- Call Mike on

01673878109 or mobile 07557441307

Ingham and District Bowls Club

We have completed our outdoor bowls season with mixed results. We compete in the West Wolds

Leagues and came mid table in the evening league and equal first in the afternoon league. In the

afternoon league we had exactly the same number of points as Binbrook Bowls Club but we won

twelve of our fourteen matches against their ten. So we consider ourselves the league champions.

However both club names have been engraved on the trophy.

We will start bowling again towards the end of next April, and are entering the same leagues. We

also play several other open and invitation events such as our Strawberry Tea fixture, Fish and

Chips events, Bank Holiday Doubles etc.

As always we could do with some new members and would make them very welcome. Even total

beginners will be welcome. We plan to hold a special opening day for learners. Flat shoes will be

needed but we can provide all other necessary items including tuition. More details will be

published soon. Come and try bowling on our very fine green.

Contact Club Secretary Alan Hassard (01522 730331)

25 Grange Lane

Ingham

Lincoln

LN1 2YD

47

[continued from page 45]

Balance on Account £873.06 Petty cash £31.94 Luke Mosley to confirm date for future painting of the Hall. 4. Correspondence a. Samantha Smith e-mailed meeting to advise she will be unable to attend cluster meeting on Monday 14th October and would it be possible to Chair and provide the meeting with refreshments. b. Grant Thornton – Committee received e-mail advising that Grant Thornton would require identification from previous trustees of the trust fund for the purpose of the land registry. The meeting feels that this matter has become lengthy and drawn out with committee members investing much time on the matter. The meeting agreed that all future communications should be handled by the solicitors. c. Community Lincs. Photography competition. 5. Parish/District/county matters. a. Budget discussion and setting 2015/16 precept to be set at £3641.00 an increase of 1.99% on last year. Approved by meeting. (Priority given next year to the installation of street lighting outside 2 High Street at an estimated cost of £3185). Proposed by Geoff Burton. b. Bridge on the Willingham by Stow Road to under go work and maintenance starting 18th February 2016. Approximate duration of works is 2 days. c. Light not in operation adjacent to Rectory Lea on the High Street. d. Grant forms application – To reapply for the Communiy Chest. Also Comic Relief application available Roger Patterson addressed meeting and informed of the Central Lincolnshire Plan which is available to view on-line.

Next Meeting Monday 9th November 2015 Village hall open from 7pm for tea and coffee.

Meeting to start for 7:30pm Meeting ended 8:50pm

48

SCAMPTON CHIROPODY

SERVICES

Mel Deacon BA (hons) MSSChMBCha (HPC

registered)

Hannah Stead BA (hons) MAFHPMCFHP

James Deacon BA (hons) MAFHPMCFHP

Chiropody and Foot Health Practitioners

Professional, Medical treatment for:- corns,

verrucae, ingrown toenails, professional toe nail

cutting, treatment of hard skin and callus,

athletes foot, fungal and other nail/ skin

infections, biomechanical assessment,

cryosurgery, orthotics or just a general MOT!!

HOME VISITS AVAILABLE

Parsonage Lodge, Scampton Village

Appts 01522 730 167

Our pricing is the best around.

Safe and Qualified for all Pests.

I also control Mice, Rats, Moles etc

Local Lady

Qualified

Local Pest

Control

Female Pest Controller

Qualified and Trusted

Based In Sturton By Stow

www.queenbeepestmanagement.co.uk

Call Michelle Today

Tel: 01427 787331 Mob: 07984 436007

Chris Reeve

Hypnotherapy

Are you thinking of making some changes

in your life?

Are you looking to take control over

weight loss (including hypno gastric band)

smoking, stress, depression,

phobias, panic attacks / anxiety, IBS, confi-

dence, pain, sleep disorders, sports perform-

ance and much more,

For appointments or general enquiries,

call Chris on 01427 668774

or 07966418361

Chris Reeve

Dip.H.Pscyh, Dip.NLP & Coaching, Cert

SM, adv Hyp, MNCH

49

A View From Brattleby December 2015.

The recent TV series following the Red Arrows proved to be quite a 'must watch' and thoroughly enjoyable

programme. However, they're not appreciated by everyone. In 2009 a local person wrote a letter to the Lin-

colnshire Echo, complaining of low flying and noise. This resulted in a number of letters of support for the

'Reds' over the following weeks.

Brattleby Parish Council also had a few complaints too. As a result, I wrote a humorous, 'tongue in cheek'

letter to the Echo, saying, from a noise point of view, perhaps they could consider fitting better silencers?

Some ' Aircraft anorak' wrote a reply letter to the Echo saying,

“ I'm surprised Mr Spencer doesn't realise you can't fit silencers to jet engines?”

He went on - in tedious technical detail – to explain why this wasn't possible.

I wrote the following reply to his letter which appeared in the Echo a few days later.

Dear Editor,

In Reply to Mr Peter ------'s highly technical reply – Echo, Tuesday 20th – I fear somewhere along the line

he may have missed the point.

Yes, The Thrust of my argument may have been a Flight of fancy, however, my intention was to Re-Heat

local debate over the issue, Propelling it foremost into peoples minds, creating a Pressure Wave of public

opinion, which I hoped might Fuse a Large and fragmented aircraft industry into the design and creation

of much quieter jet engines.

Is the idea just pie in the Sky? Lets not Cloud the issue, if the different factions of the industry could be

Vulcanised into one cohesive company under one Canopy, it might just be possible.

Steps should be taken to avoid the possibility of Run Away costs, or members being permitted to sit on the

Perimeter, although, I accept a certain Latitude will need to be given. Furthermore, members who feel un-

able to offer their full commitment to the scheme, should be Ejected from the consortium, which will with-

out doubt, need a very capable and Dynamic Chief Executive at the Rudder.

I fully accept this may cause Turbulence in certain political circles, hopefully it may Fuel debate. I feel

most strongly, failure to address this issue may Force the aircraft industry into Steep Decent and ulti-

mately a Bumpy Landing.

Mike Spencer,

Brattleby.

------------------------

Village News -

The Village Bonfire Night– postponed from Thursday was held on Friday 6th of November. Large amounts

of 'home made' food and copious quantities of hot, mulled wine were consumed. I seem to remember we

also had some sort of a bonfire?

Neighbourhood Plan – by now, you should have received your individual questionnaire for completion.

Please be aware, this could prove to be the most important village document in a generation and requires

your urgent attention!

The twice yearly, Brattleby village Risk Assessment Survey postponed from October due to bad weather,

was completed on Friday13th of November. Anyone requiring information regarding this, please contact

Jerry Scott on 730561.

The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 30th of November, 7pm at the BSA Village Hall.

[continued on page 53]

50

SOOTY & SWEEP Chimney Sweeping Service

Brush & Vac

Fully Insured.

Cleanliness is our Priority.

Bird Cowls supplied and fitted

National Association of Chimney Sweeps Member

Certificate issued with every chimney swept

Competitive rates. All areas covered.

Tel: 01526 388430 - (Answer-service available) Mobile: 0790 9626194

Springline Good Neighbour Scheme

wish you a Merry Christmas

and

A Happy and Healthy New Year

If you, or anyone you know, needs help or will

be alone over the Christmas period and

may appreciate a visit from a friendly volunteer,

please ring the Helpline: 07724 626 719

51

RG WRIGHT

------BUILDER------ Telephone 01522 731567 Mobile 07946 267378

EXTENSIONS

ALTERATIONS

ROOFING

GRANT & INSURANCE

WORK

Handy Home Services

For home improvements, maintenance & repairs

Kitchen and Bathroom installations and improvements

Electrical and Plumbing - repairs and improvements

Carpentry services

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote

01522 751846 Peter Gwynn (Sudbrooke)

.

52

53

[continued from page 49]

The annual 'Brattleby Candle Lit Carol Service' will be held at 7pm on Friday 18th of December.

Mince pies (not mice pies as advertised last year. Although, they were still rather good!) will be on offer,

as will mulled wine.

A very warm welcome to the village for Isabel, David and family of 'Manor Farm'.

Also, to Brian and Wendy, new residents of 'The Barn'.

With Regrets. Sadly, Derek Franklin of 'The White Lodge' (corner of School Lane) died recently. He'd been very Ill for

some time. Derek was a reclusive man and although I live next door him, I only once managed to engage

him in a lengthy conversation, this was during the drive from the County Hospital following his spell of

Chemotherapy.

______________________________________________________________________________________

I'm often asked how I found both the time and the inclination to attend the Gym and 'heave' weights

around, 3 mornings each week. Apart from enjoying it, there's always the social side?

Chatting with a young lad on the next machine, I queried whether his recent multi-coloured tattoo from his

wrist to his armpit was a wise decision, suggesting, 'inking' may eventually go out of fashion.

“I'll bet you wore winkle picker shoes and flared trousers when they were the 'in thing?”

“I most certainly did” I replied.

“But when they went out of fashion I took them to the charity shop!”

Following a Gym session, it's customary for 'the gang' to sit in the cafe, have a coffee and a toasted tea

cake, as we attempt to put the world to right.

One of the guys who was due to have a knee replacement, said he'd been advised, as he was having an epi-

dural, he could wear ear phones to drown out the distressing sound of bones being sawn.

The question was, what song did we think would be appropriate? One 'wag' suggested,

“How about, First Cut is the Deepest?”

Oh yes! We're still trying to catch the Buzzard with the broken wing - it's like the 'Sainsbury's Christmas

advert'. I hope it has a similar happy ending!

Best Christmas Wishes,

MS- 14/11

[email protected]

Can you help Ingham Primary School?

Ingham Primary School would like to work with the community on the history of Ingham.

We are especially interested in how the school and local area has changed over time.

Maybe you have some old photographs or maps or have researched your property?

If you would like to work with us or have any memories or memorabilia you would like to

share we would love to hear from you. Please come along to our planning meeting on 20th

January at 4pm or Tel.01522 730244.

54

Christmas Habits and Trends! The Internet, time off and festive TV have been revealed as the things modern Brits can't live without at Christmas! When 1,000 Brits were polled to discover what we can't live without during the festive season, there were some surprising results.

Top of the list is friends and family (35%), followed by the traditional Christmas turkey (9%), with alcohol coming in third (8%). A Christmas tree also comes high on the list, closely followed by presents, and festive TV and films.

However, the poll also revealed how technology is becoming increasingly important to Brits during the festive season, with the internet and mobile phones making it into the top 20 ahead of more traditional Christmas fare like the mince pie.

For many respondents, simply having time off work was the one thing they need to have an enjoyable Christmas.

Interestingly, that of all the things Brits say they can't live without at Christmas, the Great British weather isn't one of them. Research also found how important technology is becoming to the modern-day Christmas, with phones and the internet making it into the top 20 above the traditional mince pie!

In fact, the top thing Brits said they couldn't live without over the festive season was their friends and family and this doesn't have to mean staying at home for Christmas. With millions of us expected to jet off this December, catching a bit of winter sun is becoming a more common way to enjoy the essentials of Christmas without the cold and rain.

Over four million Brits travelled abroad over Christmas and New Year in 2014, according to ABTA, with 12 million Brits in total expected to take a winter holiday this year, with the peak travel days predicted to be December 19, 20 and 26 and 27 on the weekends either side of Christmas. Holidaymakers are either heading off for some much needed winter sun or to colder climes for snow, spa experiences and mountain activities. Winter sun lovers are heading to the Canary Islands, Morocco and the Cape Verde Islands and for those flying long-haul Dubai, Mexico, Cuba and other Caribbean destinations. Winter sports lovers are heading off to the continent with Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy the most popular destinations for those looking for a traditional festive experience in a snowy destination.

Popular for New Year’s Eve breaks are European cities and domestically Edinburgh and London lead the way. Millions of people will be leaving the country through the major airports, including Heathrow where 1.7 million people are estimated to be leaving, Gatwick 800,000, Stansted 430,000, in addition around 380,000 will leave from Manchester and 160,000 from Birmingham and 50,000 from Leeds Bradford International. Thousands of passengers will also be leaving the UK through Glasgow and Edinburgh airports as well as large numbers through other regional airports throughout the country. Hundreds of thousands of people will also travel across the English Channel by ferry or through the Channel Tunnel with 250,000 heading off on the Eurostar, with Paris, Disneyland Paris and the French Alps being the favourite destinations. Many are also taking the opportunity to take a break in the UK staying in a country cottage or a seaside resorts – and city breaks in London and York have also sold well. Helen Wheatley Travel Counsellors [email protected] 01522 731904

55

56