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Parish Council ReportNeighbourhood Development Plan Progress Report: July 2016 1. The Pre Submission Consultation ended on 22 July, 2016. All submissions have been collected (electronic and hard copy) and have been numbered ready for reading and review. The review process commenced on 5 August. 2. The website remains open but it is no longer possible to download response forms.3. A meeting has been arranged on 15 August, with Bob Keith, Consultant. Bob will oversee our review process and provide advice as appropriate.4. Observations were submitted in July to the Parish Council in relation to the SKDC Local Plan.Liz Kunen Project Coordinator

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Spanish Tapas, 7th September During an informal afternoon you will create a delicious range of Spanish Tapas dishes under the expert eye of chef and baker Linda Hewett. She will take you through a fantastic menu of tasty tapas dishes to be eaten and shared together in the garden. Lino Print Making, 15th SeptemberLearn how to design and print your own stationery and material through lino printing. Hosted by well known designer Kiran Ravilious, whose designs and products feature regularly in home and gardens publications.Stone Carving, 22nd SeptemberLearn this ancient art of carving letters into stone, take your carving home with you afterwards.Festive Chocolate Making, 6th OctoberLearn to create Orange & Cinnamon Truffles, Salted Caramels and a Festive Lollipop Display, as well as lots more. All equipment, ingredients and packaging are provided, including an apron, all you need to bring is a large bag to take your goodies home!Botanical Art for Beginners 12th OctoberCapture the glowing colours of autumn in this one-day watercolour workshop, aimed at beginners to the delights of botanical art. By the end of the day you will have produced a lovely painting which you can take away.Festive Cookie Making 13th OctoberCome along and join Dawn who will teach you how to make, bake and decorate delicious cookies all Christmas themed to give as gifts, hang from your Christmas Tree or simply enjoy.Festive Wine Tasting – 16th OctoberThis course is for anyone with an interest in and love of wine. Participants will learn more about the world of wine, while relaxing and enjoying cheese & biscuits. Willow Weaving Animals 19th & 20th OctoberThis course is so popular! Spend two very creative days weaving either a deer, stag, sheep or dog, all in the beautiful surroundings of Easton Walled Gardens. Courses are small and include materials and refreshments, spaces are limited (and very popular!) Prices range from £25-£130 per person. Please visit www.visiteaston.co.uk/shop/workshops for all information and booking options

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During Monday morning (22 August) in Dry Doddington a young white male about 14/15 years old, called at an address asking questions regarding whether a camper van parked on the drive was for sale. Other properties with motorhomes or similar, had cards left asking to be contacted if they were interested in selling the motorhome / caravan / camper van. The male left soon after being spoken to and got into a white Transit van, driven by a second person. If anyone has had a similar card left recently or in the future sees a young male and transit van loitering in village locations please call 101 to report the circumstances, quoting incident 148/22/08/2016.

This type of incident is a common tactic linked with distraction thefts or gathering information on possible future targets of theft. By having a business card or similar to hand, when challenged the visitor to your property can give a reason as to why they have called.

For example: 'I was driving past and saw the caravan, here's my card if you think of selling'. If no one is at home to challenge the unwanted visitor, they get time to take a look at your home and belongs on view, either inside or on the driveway and any security measures that are in place. The best deterrent to these tactics is awareness and looking out for neighbours, by speaking to unknown people in a village they are made aware they have been seen and the likelihood of having their presence reported via 101, or at least being remembered. The easy target is always preferred and criminals don't like to be noticed, please also take time to check on any tow bar or wheel locks in use.

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Spotlight on F.O.C.U.S (Friends Of Colsterworth United Societies)

The first of August was our annual Barbecue Day and the weather was kind to us. Bill and Fran manned the barbies and this year managed not to drop the sausages. Bill, being an exhibitionist, wore an apron designed to look like a man's naked body (never fear dear reader the crucial bits were covered) so of course he went round flaunting himself. I can't say who because this lady is usually quiet and doesn't say two words to a dickie bird but Bill brought a twinkle to her eye and was that a blush I saw? She will take a long time to live that down! Kurling has been very busy the last few weeks and we have welcomed two new members, Rose and Anne Marie, to our group and also numerous grandchildren. It’s really good to see the youngsters having a game and of course they are all beautifully behaved. They wouldn't dare be anything else!LUNCHEON CLUBThe next lunch will take place on Wednsday 21st September and will be held at the Black Bull at Market Overton. Ths is a new venue so will tell you all about it when we have dined there. If you would like to go somewhere new and fancy a little drive out ring June on 861400 and she will tell you about it.I will end my jottings on a positive note. At the barbecue we held a raffle and raised £101. We donated this to the Bowls Club who need help with new fencing. Our Committee would like to thank everyone who donated prizes and also Ted and Brian who ran the raffle and persuaded (made) everyone buy tickets.

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EditorialVolunteers are still needed to for the forthcoming Plague Days at Woolsthorpe Manor in September. Looks like it could be a lot of fun and a good opportunity to dress up and terrify the tourists....and someof you won’t even need any makeup! Contact Helen Pack on 07715 110438 or email: [email protected] if you’re interested.

On a more serious note, most people will have heard about the “temporary” overnight closure of Grantham Hospital A&E Department.I would share my thoughts on this with you but I’m afraid they’re unprintable. ‘Tis but a small step from temporary to permanent so please sign the SOS GRANTHAM HOSPITAL PETITION form that’s probably been put through your door. It’s also available in the White Lion and the Co-Op. Don’t stop there though, let’s really let them know how we feel about this. Why not send an email to our local MP, Nick Boles at [email protected]. And whilst we’re at it, one to the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP at [email protected]. May (pun unintended) as well go the whole hog and include our new Prime Minister, Theresa May, who can be emailed via https://email.number10.gov.uk/. Personally, I am going to respectfully request that she diverts some of the twelve billion pounds foreign aid budget to not only keep our hospital A&E open 24 hours a day, but also to restoring and improving the services there that have been steadily whittled away over the years. I have heard some say that this will make no difference as they’re intent on downgrading the hospital anyway. That may well be true but surely we’re not going to go down without a fight are we? If the A&E was shut at night a few short years ago, I personally wouldn’t be here writing this. Serious illness can strike at any time and, to borrow a phrase from the National Lottery (how apt), it could be you....or your loved ones. OK, rant over.....well, actually, rant is a long way from over!!

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WOMEN'S INSTITUTEWe've done it again, another new member AND a dual member joined us at our latest meeting. It's more exciting than an Olympic gold and silver medal. We even had two visitors bringing us to a couple of bronze ones too (sorry, I must have been overindulging in the goings on in Rio). Making a return visit to the Institute, but we neither could remember how many years ago it was, our guest speaker, Jane Barnes, a farmer's wife from Somerby, gave us an insight into both her family and their business supplying Clawson Dairy with high quality milk from their 170 strong herd of both Friesian (you know, the black and white ones) and Ayrshires to make the famous Stilton cheese which is exported all over the world. The cows have played another part of their family history, Jane's daughter was called Charlotte after Jane's husband's favourite cow and her son Harry after the bull. Multi-tasking cows, very useful. Jane's favourite Ayrshire which was the most productive of all the cows was called Dot, I don't know why she looked straight at me when she told us this little gem but there the similarity with her namesake ends. Jane rears the calves by hand and it's a full time job. Even when she goes on holiday it's only usually for a week but then it's attending the annual Ayrshire Breed Conference. Sandra Quinsee thanked her for a most informative, interesting and entertaining talk. We were able to buy some of the cheese and delicious it was too. One lucky

member managed to win the raffle prize of Stilton which Jane had donated. County Federation have a few events lined up for us. A discussion on the resolutions on the short list for the 2017 annual meeting, another quiz night at Great Hale in November and a Christmas afternoon tea party with magical entertainment in December. Tickets were on sale for the Kesteven Group meeting at Grantham in October when Susan Hickson Marsay, a coxswain in the RNLI will talk on “A storm tossed lady”. She comes highly recommended, last chance for tickets at our Seotember meeting, non-members, including gentlemen are welcome to attend this meeting on the 13th October at Walton Girls High School, Grantham (see me for details). There were lots of entries for both competitions, winner in the Rose Bowl completion for a milk or cream jug were Kath Atter and Janet Bennett. Winners in the Stafford flower of the month competition were Helen Scorror and Gillian Dexter. Our next meeting on 2O September sees guest speaker Joan Tarrant returning (she who had me shuddering when she showed how to make a Christmas tree from a paperback book!). This time it is “Let's be creative”, a workshop for us to indulge in all sorts of things crafty. Competition is “A handmade item” so should you feel the urge to create things, maybe for your own amusement or as gifts for your family and friends, then Joan's your woman. She will be at the Sports and Social Club with us at the usual time of two o'clock. You will be most welcome and the cakes, which come with the cup of tea, are very naughty..... as were the ones served by Sandra, Helen and Lynne this last month. See you there then

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WHY DOES LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WANT TO CLOSE FOOTPATHS?Definitive Footpath no.14 in Colsterworth and no.1 in Gunby and Stainby Parishes have been recommended to be closed by the Planning Inspectorate. Not because they are not viable. They have been on Ordnance Survey maps for 60 years and they are the only safe way for walkers to get from Woolsthorpe to the Viking Way avoiding the dangers of the B676. The Footpaths have been poorly maintained over the years although the remains of stiles can still be found along the route. The reason given to close the footpaths was that it was a mistake in the 1950s to add them to the Definitive Footpath list. Although it was the County Council's responsibility to draw up the list they delegated the Parish Councils to do it. It went through the due consultation process. So why is it now that it needs to be closed? Is it because of the need for Mineral (limestone) Extraction? Anyone who objects to the Inspector's proposed modifications has between 12 August and 9 September 2016 to make their views known. Planning Inspectorate, Clive Richards (Rights of Way Section) email: [email protected]. Tel 0303 444 5502. The Planning Inspectorate, 3/G Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PNFrankly the way this has been handled leaves a bad taste in one's mouth because of the lack of openness by the County Council and really there should be a Public Inquiry which is being avoided by saying it was a mistake to add them to the Definitive list – the fault belongs to the County but is there any redress against the County Council?Derrick Hamilton-Hinds

Over the summer months so far there have only been a few reports of the opportunist criminal act. Given the up and down nature of the summer weather, less of us are taking the chance on leaving windows open to let the fresh air in as the rain or cold weather has stopped us doing so. This is just a reminder to keep the thought in mind of 'what if', by locking doors and windows when away from home or whilst at the bottom of the garden it greatly reduces the chance of being a victim. An open window is an invitation to some to take advantage and snatch a wallet, mobile phone or car keys. Although the school holiday period is coming to an end many people are still away from home or will be over coming weeks, do speak to trusted neighbours and ask them to keep an eye on your property, consider asking them to park on your drive if possible / suitable and check that post isn't building up. Cycle crime is a common problem in the built-up Grantham area, but not exclusively so, bikes should always be locked through the frame to an immovable object like railings or a street light when out and about, any garages or sheds used must be locked when storing bikes. A rural location does lessen the risk but won't protect a bike from theft, many of the bikes I see in the villages are of a significantly higher value than those on the streets of Grantham and as such offer a higher reward if stolen.Make sure all details of your bike are recorded, frame number, make, model and unique markings or additional equipment, also check your insurance details should the worst happen, is your bike covered? Some policies have very restrictive wording on where a bike is covered and the maximum value of a bike that would be covered as part of a home insurance policy.

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At the time of writing this, summer is coming to an end, gale force winds have been blowing and there are reports of trees blown down — decades to grow, down in minutes. Migratory birds are fledged. The first to leave are the Swifts and they were last seen on August 5th (thank you for the reports confirming this). House Martins gathering on the roof tops of a group of new buildings underline the fact that they are now the highest point in the area. Like the Swifts, the numbers are good but Swallows seem not to have fared well. Perhaps there will be success with second attempts to nest. No Turtle Doves recorded for the second year running and Spotted Flycatchers have not be seen in a garden where they have bred for years. More records of Cuckoos this year. The Grey Wagtails have been on the Witham. There have been regular sightings of Stock Doves. Of our resident birds, Kingfishers are still on the River Witham. There are plenty of both Sparrowhawks and Kestrels. Regular sightings of Bullfinches include those seen in gardens. Stock Dove numbers seem as in previous years. We are all used to Buzzards and Kites in the skies above our villages but now they are even found occasionally in gardens.

Disturbingly Kites are known to take Rabbits and there has been a report of a Buzzard predating a Leveret. A young Hedgehog was rescued from a jitty alongside a road and taken into a neighbouring garden. Kept for a short time in a box with straw, food and water it was allowed to make its own way out and has been seen, apparently in good health foraging in the garden since. It has access to gardens on either side, but not to the road.

Butterflies have had a bad year everywhere, with numbers of flying adults down. In August Speckled Woods, Meadow Browns, Gatekeepers, Large and Small Whites, Common Blues, Holly Blues, Red Admirals, Small Tortoiseshells and the first Commas and Brimstones, have all been in gardens. In addition there have been Small Heaths and Small Skippers on the roadside verges. There were a number of migrant Painted Ladies coming in on the north Lincs coast so

perhaps they will find their way down to us. Two very handsome Dragonflies have been seen on ponds - the gold and green Common Hawker and the vivid Blue Darter. The River Witham seems in good heart, especially where management has produced pool like areas and riffles, which the Trout and English Crayfish enjoy.

To look for in September Grasshoppers and Bush Crickets reach their full size. The former are found on our verges and the latter where there is scrub including in Twyford Wood. Dragonflies and Damselflies continue flying well into autumn. Leaves and fruits have all kinds of strange growths and misshapes caused by gall forming insects. Oak trees are a rich source of these. I look forward to all your records at 61 Woolsthorpe Road, 860461, e-mail jnostler @hotmail.co.uk Jane Ostler

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National Garden Scheme Open Garden in Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth

On Sunday 21 August from 12.00-17.00 Lucienne and Neil Bennett opened their garden at 45 Newton Way to the public for charity under the NGS scheme. The weather cooperated and Colin Russell and Hugh Butterworth sold 110 entrance tickets. The 3 ladies serving tea and cakes were kept very busy (Margaret Winn, Heather Butterworth and Margaret Beattie) and the plant stall was 'manned' by Jane Ostler and Ruth Hollis. We would like to thank all our helpers and the public for supporting this event. £700.50 was raised which will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support via the NGS.

COLSTERWORTH NATURE TRAILWork to continue the development of the old Woolsthorpe Railway Line into the Colsterworth Nature Trail has been continuing throughout the summer. Recent projects have seen the opening up of a meeting area for the Beavers and Cubs and the clearing of trees and nettles from the Bridge End of the trail. The aim at the Bridge End is to provide a seating area from which to enjoy the beautiful view across the fields towards the village. Steps down the slope will be put in and benches placed from which to enjoy the view. Work is also continuing to develop the old railway sidings at the extreme West end of Woolsthorpe into a flower meadow and thanks go to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust for the help and advice they have given us on this project. It will take some time though and does involve the cutting down of some of the existing plants on a rotational basis throughout the year. Don't worry though, there is a plan - the Wildlife Trust call it 'Conservation by Destruction' - and it is necessary to prevent the area turning into scrub. It'll be worth it in the long term. Future projects will include the development of a more permanent area for the Beavers and Cubs and the removal of the encroaching scrub along the length of the trail. None of the work done would have been possible without the generous help of our band of willing volunteers and my thanks and the thanks of the Parish Council go out to them. We are always open to additional members and if anyone fancies a couple of hours in the fresh air every now and again, in the company of like minded people, please contact me on 07908 741974. Weekdays or weekends are possible, just let me know. You can follow what we've been up to on Facebook, by going to 'Colsterworth Nature Trail'. Mo Taylor

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Please come along and support this event which also includes short trips in our narrowboat “The Three Shires”. Trips take place between 10.30am and 4.00pm and only cost Adults £3.00 Children £2.00. Trips depart from Lock 18, Nr. The Rutland Arms (Dirty Duck) Pub, Duck Lane, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, NG32 1NYSunday 9th October – Discovery DayAs well as running boat trips on our narrowboat, there will be family entertainment which includes music, dancing, barbeque and many side stalls with local produce on offer. A highlight of the day will be our “Dirty Duck Race” which is somewhat unique on the UK canal system. Refreshments are available in the Carpenter's shop, just past the pub. Come and see the amazing progress our volunteers have made at Lock 15, Woolsthorpe Middle Lock, which is being totally rebuilt.

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Gravity Fields Festival and Service of Commemoration for Isaac Newton at ColsterworthTo mark the end of the Gravity Fields Festival a special service of commemoration for Sir Isaac Newton will be held at 6.00 pm on Sunday 25 September at St John the Baptist Church in Colsterworth. The choir of St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham will take part in the service and the guest speaker with be Professor Rob Iliffe, Professor of History of Science at Oxford University and a world authority on Isaac Newton. All are welcome to attend, but please come early as space is limited. During the week, 21-25 September, an exhibition of solargraphs, taken by Kelly Barfoot, will be on display in the church. These images produced through exposure over several months in a single shot will capture the path of the sun through the sky in locations relating to Newton’s early years in the villages of Woolsthorpe and Colsterworth. From 11.00 am on Sunday 25 September, Plague Day activities, presented by Greenwich and Lewisham Young Peoples’ Theatre, will take place along the footpath from Woolsthorpe Manor to the church.

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Art, artisan crafts and animals at 2016’s Autumn Country MarketOn Sunday 4th September, the much loved Autumn Country Market will showcase the region’s best crafts, cakes, jewellery and gifts alongside various demonstrations and live music. Open from 11am-4pm in their beautiful 17th Century cobbled courtyard, over 50 stalls will be showcasing the best our region has to offer, with everything from eclectic vintage items, beautiful plants, local homemade produce and unique gifts. The day will be much more than just shopping, the beautiful surroundings of these famous gardens make for a perfect autumn day out. Alongside the market stalls will be Alpacas to see, as well as music by harpist Eleanor Turner, not forgetting time to explore these 400 year old gardens.

The Autumn Country Market is on Sunday 4th September from 11am-4pm Normal entry applies: Adult: £7.00 Children: £3.00www.visiteaston.co.uk 01476 530063

Colsterworth Pre-SchoolIt is hard to believe that we have come to the end of yet another very successful year with a fantastic group of children. What a successful year it has been, yet again the pre-school has seen dramatic achievements made by all children in the setting particularly those children who will be leaving us to start their new adventure at school. We will certainly miss them all but we are looking forward to welcoming our younger pre-schoolers back in September along with all our new starters. We have lots of exciting activities planned for the coming term. Our theme of Superheroes will enable children to explore their imagination through Superhero play whilst learning to play co-operatively with other children and developing their physical skills. There will also be many opportunities for messy play, cooking, den building, potion making and lots more. Most importantly our pre-schoolers will be having lots of fun doing activities they enjoy. If you are interested in finding out more about the preschool or would like your child to have the opportunity to have lots of fun while learning please contact Sharon on 01476 860046 or email [email protected] McGown - Early Years Teacher

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Mondays 9am-3pm Pre-school Methodist Hall

10am-noon Kurling Village Hall

5.30-7pm Brownies Village Hall

7.15pm Bell Ringers Church

except 2nd wk 7.30pm-9.30pm Newton's Players Village Hall

Tuesdays 9am-3pm Pre-school Methodist Hall

6-7pm Yoga Village Hall

There will be no Yoga classes on 13th September

only 2nd wk 7.30pm-9.30pm Newton's Players Village Hall

Wednesdays 9am-3pm Pre-school Methodist Hall

10-11am Walking Football Village Hall

11.30am-12.30pm Vitality Movement and Music Village Hall

2nd & 4th wks 11am-1pm Open Door Methodist Church

7.30-8.30pm Bootcamp Village Hall

Thursdays 9am-3pm Pre-school Methodist Hall

Term time 5.30-7pm Beavers/Cubs Village Hall

Fridays 9am-3pm Pre-school Methodist Hall

7.30-9.30pm Weekly Bingo Sports & Social Club

Saturdays 10am-12 Football Coaching Sports Field

Priest-in Charge Rev Eric Lomax (861959) [email protected] Warden Peter Smith (860218)PCC Treasurer Peter de Voil (860811) PCC Secretary Hazel Taylor (860605)

hazel.taylor26@yaho o.co.uk Website: colsterworth5.co.uk

Copy for next month’s issue of In Touch must arrive by noonon Wednesday 24th August 2016

Email contributions to [email protected] The deadline date is final, copy may not be included if there is a shortage of space.

Please submit your copy as early as possible.Images and/or artwork submitted in digital formats MUST be at a resolution of 300dpi

Ensure that you put your contact details on any submission. Send or deliver hard copy to 5 Stephenson Close, Colsterworth NG33 5GP (Tel:07773 230815).

Remember to give dates of future meetings if you want them to appear in the Villages’ Diary.Published by Colsterworth and District Parish Council 2016

Weekly

Colsterworth

Sports & Social Club

Now Showing Sky SportsFunction Room Available

for Parties, Meetings, ReceptionsCall Rose on 860487

for details, bookings

FOR HIRE

COLSTERWORTH VILLAGE HALLFor your Party, Meeting, Conference,

Wedding Reception.We offer Large Hall, Good Parking,

Kitchen, Performance Stage.With Newly installed-Mood Lighting,

Free Wi-Fi.

Call Eileen 01476 860459

Colsterworth Methodist Church

Minister: Rev’d Ian Worrall142 Princess Drive, Grantham, NG31 9PYTel: 01476 564191Email: [email protected] Contact: Pamela Harrison - 01476 861864A warm welcome to all our services and events

September 2016 Date Time Service Preacher Flowers

4th 10.30am Morning Worship Steve Sutton Margaret Winn

11th 10.30am Morning Worship Brian Jacklin Christine Hodson

18th 10.30am Morning Worship at Corby Glen Rev’d Peter Sulston

25th 10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Ian Worrall Betty Neal

Open Door Open Door – 14th & 28th September 11am - 1.00pm. Please call in at any time for Friendship, Morning Coffee, Take-Aways, Light Lunches and the Charity Shop.Harvest Festival & Lunch – Sunday 2nd October at 11am. Preacher – Rev'd Peter Lolley. Lunch will be served after the service. Cost £6.50 for adults, £2.50 for children under 12. Please phone Helen Scorror on 01476 860126 to book a lunch by Wednesday 28th September.

860046

September 2016

No information has been received with regard to Sunday Services

Church coffee morning will be on the 6th September, hosted by Rosemarie Everit and held at 7 Walnut Grove, Colsterworth, all welcome from 10.00am.

A very important date – The Harvest Festival will be held Sunday 2nd October with the ever popular Harvest Supper on Saturday the 1st October. Put this date in your diary. Our Church will also have an important role in the Gravity Fields celebrations.

We now have a small collection of Christian books which are available for anyone to borrow. If you would like to borrow a book simply fill in your details and return it when finished. The church is open every day during daylight hours for visitors and private prayer.

Villages’ Diary September 2016

Sun 4th 11am - 4pm Autumn Country Market Easton Walled Gardens

Tue 6th 10:00am Coffee Morning 7 Walnut Grove

7.30pm Parish Council Meeting Colsterworth Village Hall

Mon 12th 10.30-11am Mobile Library Newton Court

11.15 -11.45am Mobile Library Bourne Rd Estate

Tue 13th 1:30-3:30pm Art Group Colsterworth Village Hall

Wed 14th 11am -1pm Open Door Methodist Church

Mon 19th 8pm Book Club The White Lion

Tue 20th 2pm Women’s Institute Sports & Social Club

Sun 25th 11am Plague Day Woolsthorpe Manor

& Village

6:00pm Sir Isaac Newton Colsterworth Church

Service of Commemoration

Wed 28th 11am -1pm Open Door Methodist Church

October 2016Sat 1st 7:00pm Harvest Supper Colsterworth Village HallSun 2nd 11:00am Harvest Festival and Lunch Methodist ChurchContact Katie Addlesee 01476 247017 or Jane Hawksworth [email protected]

for Village Hall matters and bookings

NORTH WITHAMVILLAGE HALL

BE AWARE!BE SAFE!

Fight back against the scammers Say NO to doorstep callersSay NO to phone callers

Check who you communicate with online

Fabulous prize? Lottery win?If it’s too good to be true it usually is

Keep your personal details safe and to yourself

Your local Neighbourhood Watch helps keep our community safe

Want to join? Contact Helen Bill

01476 [email protected]

SEPTEMBER OPENING TIMESCOLSTERWORTH POLICE OFFICE

BACK LANE, WILL BE OPEN ON

Saturday 3rd September 10am – 12noonSaturday 10th September 10am – 12noon Sunday 18th September 10am – 12noon Sunday 25th September 10am – 12noon

For advice, information, new Safety booklets,Neighbourhood Watch window & door

stickers etc call into thePolice Office on the above

opening times.

Take this opportunity to come and meetyour local Police volunteer and discuss

any neighbourhood/community concernsyou may have.

Be vigilant when out and about and report anythingsuspicious to the Police.

Remember to call 101 - non emergency999 – emergency

Helen Bill – Police Support Volunteer