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Ingham, All Saints Church - Wednesday 15th April
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Editor’s Jottings…
It seems like the answer to the question posed on the front cover of the last issue is: “Not
quite - yet,” at least up until now. Let’s not forget, though, that only three or four years ago,
we woke up to snow on Easter Day, so perhaps there is still time. There have been some very
threatening cloud formations which disappeared as quickly as they came. One I saw looked
like a huge tsunami of a wall of dark water topped by a white crest - a really awesome sight.
Meanwhile, instead of the whiteness falling on us from above, there is another sort coming up
through the soil, blanketing the ground in the woods and copses as well as along the roadside. Yes, it’s the return of the Snowdrops, no less impressive than snow but with the added
convenience that when they are over they do not leave behind messy slush!
I recently read the life story of Johnny Johnson, the Last British Dambuster. He is not very
complimentary towards Lincolnshire, due to a rather harsh upbringing on a farm in south of
the county in the 1920s, when life was far from easy. However, it is interesting to read of his
time in Scampton, Ingham and Hemswell and Woodhall Spa during his training for the 1943
raid and how, having left the RAF in his early forties as a Squadron Leader, he started a new
career in education. Now in his nineties he leads an active life speaking of his experiences
and occasionally comes back to our area.
I have repeated the Grant Aid Criteria on Page 39 of this issue as a reminder that the deadline
for receipt of applications by me is 31st March, for consideration by the committee in April.
As I mentioned last month, applications received after that date cannot be considered.
There are some interesting local events coming up in the next few weeks such as the regular
ones like the Ingham Art Show and Dunholme Lodge Open Gardens which are covered in this
issue, but this year there is a new one: the production of Godspell which will be performed in
several venues in the Springline Parish featuring local performers under the direction of Sue
Hodge. Details are in the advertisement opposite.
I am sure that other events will be held throughout the year, which will not only be interesting
and entertaining but should help to foster community spirit in the six villages covered by the
magazine.
Paul Coleman
Editor
Contact details are:
Address: C/O Manor Farm Cottage, High Street, Scampton, Lincoln LN1 2SD
Telephone: 01522 731900 Mobile: 07445 301234
E-mail: village.venture@gmail.com
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.
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INGHAM HISTORY GROUP
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: joanandian17@gmail.com if you would
like further information.
Forthcoming events:
4th March - Talk on World War I Art Posters - Rachel Holland
1st April - Travels with the Magna Carta - Linda Tilbury
All are very welcome. Come along for an interesting evening with refreshments. Cost £2.50
WELTON & DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH
LEGION
Our next social meeting will be on Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Sports and
Social Club, Welton, at 7.45 p.m. If you are interested in finding out more
about the Legion please do join us there – you will be very welcome.
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Community Notice Board
Don’t forget the Grant Aid deadline is 31st March.
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Women's World Day of Prayer.
Friday 6th March 7pm at All Souls' Church, Ingham.
This year's worship has been prepared by Christian women of
The Bahamas.
'Do you know what I have done for you?' John 13: 1-17
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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
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INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of Ingham Parish Council
Date: Monday 12th January 2015
Venue: Ingham & Cammeringham Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: K. Wagstaff (Chairman), M. Dickinson (Vice Chairman), D. Howe, J. Baker, and C.
Slater. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk), District Councillor Patterson, PCSO McFaul and 1 member of the
public.
Public session: A member of the public noted that the yellow markings around pot holes adjacent to the entry to
Sidney Chase and The Avenue had been washed away.
Apologies for absence: S. Skayman (P3 Liaison Officer), V. Kitchin, M. Nicholson, M. Duckworth and D. Booth
(Village Caretaker).
Consideration of Public Session comments: The Clerk will notify LCC Highways that the pot holes require
remarking.
Notes of the Monthly Meeting of Ingham Parish Council held on Monday 8th December 2014: Proposed
Councillor Howe seconded Councillor Wagstaff and RESOLVED unanimously that the Notes of the Monthly
Meeting of Ingham Parish Council held on Monday 8th December 2014 be approved as Minutes.
Police Report: PCSO McFaul introduced a volunteer PCSO. There was discussion about the policing of parking
on yellow lines and it was noted that the PCSO can request for a traffic warden to visit the village if there was a
problem. With respect to parking in the correct direction on a road then it was pointed out that the PCSO would
only intervene if the car was in a dangerous position. An offender who lit fires in the village during the summer
has been apprehended.
Clerk’s Report on matters outstanding: Footpath outside 5 High Street – it is not a priority to patch this year;
The subsiding roadside on Stow Lane – Highways will continue to monitor the carriageway;
Footpath outside the Village Hall – A contractor has been selected. The Village Hall Committee, School and
Little Acorns have all kindly offered significant contributions toward the cost, subject to grant funding;
Bus Stop sign, Lincoln Road – Installation of new bus stop signs has been completed at the Surgery but is awaited
at Churchfield;
Tree on Grange Lane – Northern Power will cut the tree back; Anglian Water reports – The Parish Council will
monitor the dyke over the coming months; Grange Lane hedge – LCC Highways have not got the budget to
complete the work during this financial year; Youth Shelter – discussed in a later agenda item; County
Councillor Kinch complaint – a complaint letter has been sent to Gainsborough Constituency Conservative
Association. A response is awaited; Double yellow lines on Lincoln Road – A further letter has been sent to
County Councillor Kinch with no response to date; Tennis Court Post – The bus company responsible for the
damage are arranging a replacement; Online Banking – This was discussed in a later agenda item; Stow Lane
Give Way Signs/ Trees –trees have been cut back on the approach to Crossways junction and Give Way signs
cleaned. A weight limit sign for the road is being ordered to replace an existing illegible sign; West End trees
interfering with power lines – the Clerk has asked Highways to cut the trees back; Wooden fence around the dyke
in The Hollow – the fence has been replaced. The Clerk has been asked to settle the bill as soon as possible;
Passive speed signs – the signs have been received and will be erected soon; Pot Holes on Lincoln Road – Pot
Holes at the entry to The Avenue and Sidney Chase have been reported to Highways for repair; Broken Drain
cover - A broken drain cover at the junction of Lincoln Road and Stow Lane has been reported to Highways;
Highways have completed the resurface of parts of the High Street. Line marking will take place in due course;
Stow Lane Scrap Yard Fire – The Environment Agency looking at the legality of the event and are awaiting responses from those involved. WLDC are considering the hazard from the smoke toward parishioners. Their
conclusions will be sent to the Parish Council when finalised; Lincoln Road Verge (opposite High Street) Highways have been notified that Lincolnshire Driveways caused the verge to be cut up by their vehicles and will
pursue this with them; A parishioner reported that a dog poo bin was overflowing on Lincoln Road over the
Christmas period. Whilst the parishioner reported this to WLDC and it was resolved, the Clerk will contact
WLDC also to try to ensure this doesn’t reoccur.
Village Caretaker’s Report: The Village Caretaker sent apologies.
P3 Liaison Officer’s Report: The P3 Liaison Officer sent apologies.
. Items raised by Councillor’s for future Agendas: Councillor Howe pointed out that the Christmas Tree is
looking in poor health. The Clerk will ask Mike Jackson to take a look. It was also noted that the book exchange
light still needs replacing.
Councillor Slater informed the Council that the next meeting of the Ingham Practice Patients Group is on 19 th
January and that Councillors should let him know of any issues they’d like raised. Councillor Howe requested
that yellow lines on Lincoln Road around the entry to the new social/ market housing development be raised.
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 Wills, trusts & estates
 Family law
 Accident & compensation claims
 Business matters
 Commercial property
 Leases & tenancies
 Agricultural law
 Criminal defence
 Children’s cases
 Civil & commercial litigation
 Employment Law
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County Council Issues: No apologies were received
District Council Issues: District Councillor Patterson reported the following: West Lindsey District Council want
parishioners to check that they are registered to vote. Information can be found on their website; Community Chest
funding applications finish at the end of March. It is not clear if the Councillor initiative Fund will be offered again;
It is unclear if WLDC will raise Council Tax this year; On Saturday 24th January there will be a question and answer
session with Sir Edward Lee and District Councillor Patterson at the Ingham and Cammeringham Village Hall
between 10 am and 12pm. All members of the public are welcome; District Councillor Patterson will raise the lack
of yellow lines around the Lincoln Road development with Richard Davies. PCSO McFaul said that she can put
warning notices on cars parked on yellow lines and that if these aren’t heeded, it can result in a fine of £50.
Replacement of fence around the Hollow dyke: Proposed Councillor Baker seconded Councillor Wagstaff and
RESOLVED unanimously to accept the quote from B. Knight & Sons and replace the fence around the Hollow
dyke.
Quarterly PAYE: Proposed Councillor Wagstaff seconded Councillor Howe and RESOLVED unanimously to pay
the Q3 PAYE bill of £108.80.
Approve mid-term audit report and invoice payment: Proposed Councillor Baker seconded Councillor Howe and
RESOLVED unanimously to approve the report and pay the invoice of £30.
Learner of the Year Award: Proposed Councillor Dickinson seconded Councillor Baker and RESOLVED
unanimously to make a donation of £70 to Ingham School for the Learner of the Year Award. The Council decided
to make a donation every year.
Monthly Financial report including resolution to make payments:
Cheque Number
Payee
Amount
1152
G Monks (salary December 2014)
£535.99
1153
D Booth (salary December 2014)
£104.72
1154
HM Revenue & Customs (Q3 PAYE)
£108.80
1155
Green Grass Contracting (Grass cut & footpath strim 18/11/14)
£535.80
1156
Bridget Solly (Interim Audit fee)
£30
1157
G Monks (mileage to drop off and pick up audit papers & toner cartridge)
£54.19
1158
Ingham Primary School (Learner of the Year Award donation)
£70
1159
Citizens Advice Bureau (donation)
£50
Proposed Councillor Howe seconded Councillor Baker and RESOLVED unanimously to pay cheques 1152 to 1159.
Change of Address: Proposed Councillor Wagstaff seconded Councillor Dickinson and RESOLVED unanimously
to change the contact details for the HSBC community account to the Clerk’s new home address.
NALC payroll changes 1st January 2015: The Clerk outlined the changes to salaries as recommended by NALC.
Proposed Councillor Baker seconded Councillor Dickinson and RESOLVED unanimously to accept the changes and
amend employee salaries to reflect this, with effect from 1st January 2015.
Play Area/ Playing Field/ Early Years Play Area rent charge: Proposed Councillor Wagstaff seconded Councillor Baker and RESOLVED unanimously increase the current charge by RPI equating to a 18% increase in rent.
Budget 2015/16: Proposed Councillor Wagstaff seconded Councillor Dickinson and RESOLVED unanimously to
accept the final budget.
Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered: The Clerk noted that permission had been granted for both
planning application 132036 Ingham Cliff Farm, The Cliff, Ingham, LN1 2YQ, Erect a new portal steel framed
building for the storage of grain and 131742 Land to the West of 5 West End, Ingham, LN1 2XY, Erection of one
dwelling.
Payment Control Methods: The Clerk is making arrangements to meet HBOS along with Councillor Baker to
discuss their online offering.
Youth Shelter: The Clerk updated Councillors about the site meeting with Wicksteed Playscapes on 13/12/14,
pointing out that there would be no special requirements for locating the shelter in the play area. Councillor Baker
will request support for the youth shelter and footpath in front of the Village Hall from the Ingham and
Cammeringham Village Hall Committee and Little Acorns.
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INGHAM AND DISTRICT TUESDAY SOCIAL CLUB
Meetings held in the Community Room at the rear of the Chapel 2:00pm — 4:00pm
10th March 2015
24th March 2015
7th April 2015
We are always looking for new members
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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 March 2015
All Services are at 10.30am unless otherwise stated
Mar. 1st
Mar. 1st
Mar. 8th
Mar. 15th
Mar. 22nd
Mar. 29th
Preacher: Geoff Gilbert
Sectional Service at Saxilby at 4.00pm
Café style Songs of Praise
Preacher: Karen Elvidge
United Service, Rev. Dr Helen Hooley, to include Holy Communion
Preacher: Chris Matthews
Saturday March 7th and Saturday April 4th
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.
Lent Bible Studies
The Rev’d Dr. Helen Hooley will be leading a series of four bible study sessions during Lent. These will
be held at Scothern Methodist Church and Sturton Methodist Church.
Dates are:
3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March starting at 2.00pm at Scothern
or
12th, 19th, 26th March and 2nd April starting at 7.30pm at Sturton
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Risk Assessment: Councillor Slater presented the risk assessment and highlighted that the play surfaces need
cleaning. The Clerk will ask the Village Caretaker to do this.
Best Kept Village Tree: Proposed Councillor Baker seconded Councillor Wagstaff and RESOLVED unanimously
to purchase a tree guard, stakes, rabbit guard, tree ties and compost. The Clerk will check the location agreed for the
tree. Councillor Wagstaff notified the Council that he had been invited to a Buckingham Palace garden party in
recognition of Ingham’s win in the Best Kept Village Competition.
Correspondence received: All items of correspondence related to agenda items except for letters of thanks from
RBL Poppy Appeal, Lincoln Salvation Army Church and Ingham & Cammeringham Village Hall Committee for
donations received, and a letter from the Ingham & Cammeringham Village Hall Committee offering £1,000 toward
the cost of the new footpath in front of the Village Hall.
The Meeting closed at 21.00
Date of the next Parish Council Meeting: Monday 9th February 2015.
A full set of minutes can be obtained from the Clerk, Book Exchange or found on the website.
Ingham Practice Patient Group
... helping to promote a better experience for every patient
INGHAM PRACTICE PATIENT GROUP NEWS – SPRING 2015
Once again the annual Patient Survey has generated an outstanding result of 98% satisfaction. There
were a number of useful comments and observations made which centered upon waiting times at the
Open Surgery and pre-bookable appointments.
This feedback enables the Practice to formulate improved systems and as a consequence of this an
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is being recruited to work alongside the GP during Open Morning
surgery. It is anticipated this will reduce delays.
The expertise of an ANP in practice lies in their ability to operate as a ‘generalist’. The ANP provides
complete episodes of care for patients of any age and with a wide variety and range of presenting
problems and health care needs such as urgent/acute episodes, long-term/chronic conditions, health
promotion and public health. They are able to prescribe medication and refer patients onward to other
services in the same way that a GP would.
*Open Surgery is for “urgent, same day” appointments*
The Tuesday Lunch Club (previously Ingham Day Centre), which is supported by the Practice, meets at
Glentworth Village Hall every Tuesday and provides a 3 course lunch plus convivial company for a
nominal cost of £5. It can cater for more than the current membership and Springline can help with
transport. Anyone wishing to attend the TLC as a guest please contact Michael Ibbotson, General
Manager, at the Ingham Practice in the first instance.
The TLC is run by volunteers and is always seeking additional help – if you are interested in supporting
this worthwhile community group, please contact Michael as above. An ability to cook would be
helpful!
We are currently discussing with Springline how its range of services can be of benefit to the wider
community and will keep you informed of developments.
*Please allow 48 hours (2 working days) when ordering repeat prescriptions*
It was sad to learn that Dr Atkin is leaving the Practice at the end of March and the Group thanked her
for the great service she has provided and for her help and support.
The Practice is actively looking to appoint a GP and a second Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
We will keep you further updated in the future.
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SCAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL
Do you have a couple of hours to spare each Month?
Are you interested in making a valuable contribution to your
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Then you should consider becoming a
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If you are interested in finding out more about what is involved
please contact the Clerk, Barbara Coleman on 01522 731900.
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NOTES FROM THE MEETING OF SCAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT 7.30PM ON
THURSDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2015, AT THE V CAFE, SCAMPTON.
Present: Councillors J. Cobley (Chairman), R. Patterson, S. Ulyat, R. Wood, P Tomlinson and Mrs B
Coleman (Clerk).
Apologies –Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. Mrs C Nicholson and Mrs T Williams.
Register of Members Interests Members of the Council were reminded that at any time during the
meeting they could declare an interest.
Minutes of the Meeting of the 4th December 2014 were proposed by SU, seconded by RW , agreed
unanimously and signed by the Chairman as being a true record.
Public contributions – There were no members of the public present.
PCSO Julie McFaul _- Julie reported the following incidents:
04/01/15 - Harecoursing on Tilbridge Lane, Scampton. Officers attended and no trace of persons or dogs.
13/02/15 - ASB - A male captured on CCTV putting half a biscuit through a letterbox on Second Avenue,
RAF Scampton. Male Unknown
20/01/15 - ASB - A dark coloured VW Passat driving around Wellington Street. Males on board shining a
laser pen from the car. Incident reported at 18:41hrs.
Telephone box refurbishment The plans for the notices to be placed inside the phone box had been
circulated to all members of the Council for inspection) It was agreed unanimously to purchase the notice
boards at a cost of £313.20 (excluding VAT .
Grass Cutting Tenders – There had been only one tender received so far. It was agreed that the decision
on the awarding of the contract would be deferred until next month.
Street Light repairs - The Clerk had contacted three firms with regard to the street lights, who were unable to help. She had also spoken to E-On, who had the contract for maintenance of the lights, who had
suggested two alternative solutions. The Clerk would find out more information about the lamp posts
before the Council made a decision next month.
Salt bins It was suggested that the Clerk should write to the schools to ask them to purchase more salt for
the bin provided by the Council and to send the bill to the Council for settlement. It was also pointed out
that the bin at the top of Scampton Hill was full of water as the lid was broken. The Clerk would notify the
Highways Department.
Speeding 43 parishes had ordered flashing speed indicators, which also recorded data, under a scheme
from Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. Information about the scheme would be gathered before a
decision was made as the whether to purchase a sign for the village. RP would look into the availability of
grants.
Bus shelter repair. Details of bus shelters had been circulated to all members. RP would get information
from WLDC about grants for bus shelters before a decision was made about purchasing a replacement for
the one opposite the church.
Update of the BSA Village Hall Trust Deed The Chairman explained that the Trust Deed of the BSA
Hall stated that it was for the use of the residents of Brattleby, Scampton and Aisthorpe. The Trustees have
been investigating the update of the Trust Objectives to reflect current day circumstances. It was agreed
unanimously that the Parish Council would support the amendment of the Trust Deed to reflect the current
position.
Parish Elections The BSA hall has been booked for the elections in May. One member of the Parish
Council was not seeking re-election and persons interested in being nominated for the position of
Councillor should contact the Clerk on 01522 731900 for further information.
District Councillors report – At the last District Council meeting the budget was set and WLDC is still in
the black. Councillors were very keen to urge particularly young people to register to vote. This can only
be done by the person concerned now and cannot be done by their parents or guardians. The Council was
urging young people to become involved politics and road safety. They were encouraging visits to the
Guildhall and were investigating the broadcasting of a live webcast of the Council; meetings. Next
meeting will be the last one before the election
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Correspondence
1. Following the request of the Council the Gardening Club had produced a Quote for the insect hotel for
the village green. It was suggested that they investigate the need for Planning permission and investigate
other less prominent locations.
2. An unhelpful response from Chief Inspector Stewart Brinn regarding the speeding by traffic when
diverted due to the closure of the A15 was noted. The Chairman would respond.
3. LALC News and invoice for next year’s subscription of £270.53. It was proposed by PT, seconded by
RP and agreed unanimously that the bill be settled.
Finance
The Clerk reported that the following payments had been made:
E-On (Electricity)
£32.09
J Cobley (Christmas Lights)
£37.00
E-On (Electricity)
£33.16
Planning
a.
Application 131718 Dambusters Micro Brewery – Granted
b.
Application 131953 6, Hampden Street - Granted
c.
Application 132006 Change of use of land behind High Street – Granted
d.
Application 132279 – 27 High Street, to demolish outbuildings and car port and build a two storey
extension and garage. Supported by all members.
Matters for the next Meeting
1. Telephone box refurbishment
2. Grass Cutting Tenders
3. Street Light repairs
4. Salt bins
5. Speeding
6. Bus shelter repair.
7. Update of the BSA Village Hall Constitution
8. Parish Elections
District Councillors report
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2015 at 7.30pm at the BSA Hall, Scampton.
Being no further business the meeting closed at 20.52.
SPRINGLINE GARDENING CLUB
We would like to invite members of the Springline villages to take part in a Produce Show to be
held at Scampton in September.
We are offering free seeds and growing advice, if needed for the vegetable categories.
There will be something for all the family, so look out for more details, coming soon.
If you would like more information and to order your seed pack please contact any of the
following
Scampton:Brattleby:Barbara Coleman 731900
Ann Brooks
730132
Jacqui Wilson
730778
Martha Vahl
738257
Liz Green
730079
Erica Leighton
731279
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Parish Priest: Revd. Canon Colin Taylor; Parish Deacon: Revd. John Wilford
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
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INGHAM AND DISTRICT BOWLS CLUB
Our annual pre-season Get Together Evening has now been arranged for Thursday, 26th March
2015 at 7:30pm in Ingham Village Hall. We hope all members will be able to attend.
Prospective new members, experienced or not, will be very welcome. Please come along and meet
us.
The green will be open (weather permitting) on Wednesday, 22nd April, when we will hold a fish
and chip bowling evening.
Please come along and try bowling. It is enjoyable.
Flat shoes will be needed. Otherwise, we can provide what is needed, including tuition.
We play in two leagues on our very fine green.
There are also friendly matches and club events, such as fish and chip suppers and strawberry teas,
all at very modest cost.
We hope to hear from you soon.
For more information contact Alan Hassard, Club Secretary, 25 Grange Lane, Ingham, Lincoln
LN1 2YD Phone: 01522 730331
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Springline Parish Services
March 2015
Sunday 1st (Second Sunday of Lent)
9.00am
Holy Communion
9.30am
Morning Prayer
10.15am
Family Service
10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sunday 8th (Third Sunday of Lent)
9.00am
Holy Communion
10.30am
Family Service
Ingham
Burton
Scampton
North Carlton
South Carlton
Revd Bill Williams
Family Service Team &
John Beverley
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn
Burton
Scampton
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn
Churchwardens
Ingham
Scampton
Burton
North Carlton
Fillingham
Revd Bill Williams
Revd Sally Turnbull &
Revd Sue Deacon
Dr Neill Hepburn
John Beverley
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn
Friday 20th (St Cuthbert)
7.00pm
Celebrating St Cuthbert
Brattleby
Revd Adrian Smith
Sunday 22nd (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
9.30am
Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30am
Joint Service
Burton
Ingham Chapel
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn
Revd Dr Helen Hooley &
John Beverley
Revd Bill Williams
Revd John Duckett
10.30am
6.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Reflective Communion
Service
Evening Prayer
Sunday 15th (Mothering Sunday)
8.30am
Holy Communion
9.30am
Holy Communion
9.30am
10.30am
11.00am
10.30am
11.00am
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Cammeringham
Ingham
Revd Adrian Smith
John Beverley
Family Service Team &
Revd Sue Deacon
Revd Adrian Smith
South Carlton
Brattleby
Sunday 29th (Palm Sunday)
10.30am
Group Communion
Scampton
In addition there will be weekly services as follows
Monday
Brattleby
8.30am
Monday
Scampton
11.00am
Tuesday
Burton
8.30am
Saturday
Burton
8.30am
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer (Note: no service on 4th April)
Revd Adrian Smith &
Revd Sue Deacon
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Holy Week and Easter Listings
Monday 30th March
11.00am
Holy Communion
7.30pm
Steiner’s Crucifixion
Scampton
Spridlington
Revd Bill Williams
The Cabra Singers
Tuesday 31st March
11.00am
Chrism Eucharist
Lincoln Cathedral
Bishop Christopher
(All welcome)
Revd Sally Turnbull & Revd
7.00pm
A reading of Mark’s Gospel Saxby
Adrian Smith
Wednesday 1st April
6.00pm
Stations of the Cross
Brattleby
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn
Thursday 2nd April (Maundy Thursday)
7.00pm
Holy Communion
(with washing of feet)
Glentham
Revd Adrian Smith &
Revd Sue Deacon
John Beverley
7.00pm
Passover Meal
Friday 3rd April (Good Friday)
2.00pm
Last Hour Service
2.00pm
Last Hour Service
Ingham Chapel
Hackthorn
Cammeringham
Revd Adrian Smith &
Revd Sally Turnbull
John Beverley &
Revd Bill Williams
Saturday 4th April (Easter Eve)
10.30am
Making an Easter Garden
Hackthorn
Revd Adrian Smith
Sunday 5th (Easter Day)
5.30am
Easter Vigil, Easter Fire,
Easter Light
Brattleby
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn &
Revd Sally Turnbull
6.00am
A Dawn Gathering
9.00am
Holy Communion
9.30am
9.30am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
10.15am
10.30am
Family Service
Holy Communion
11.00am
6.00pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion
Methodist Communion
Evening Prayer
Hackthorn
(meet at The Rectory) Revd Adrian Smith
Ingham
Revd Adrian Smith &
John Beverley
Glentham
Revd John Duckett
Burton
Revd Dr Julia Hepburn &
Dr Neill Hepburn
Scampton
Revd Sue Deacon & FS Team
North Carlton
Revd Adrian Smith &
John Beverley
Spridlington
Revd Sally Turnbull
Ingham Chapel
Revd Dr Helen Hooley
Owmby
Revd Adrian Smith
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RAF SCAMPTON UPDATE
Dear Friends in the Scampton community,
The family time of Christmas and New Year seem to have disappeared very quickly
from the memory and 2015 has begun where 2014 left off – a busy time with both
routine tasks and some unusual new jobs. My thoughts this month are very much
on the people dimension of RAF Scampton.
The New Year’s Honours List saw a number of RAF Scampton personnel
recognised for their achievements; the awards were richly deserved and, most
importantly for me, they were all for people who were recognised for their
contribution to the wider community.
The outgoing Red 1, Squadron Leader Jim Turner, was made an MBE and
Corporal Glynn Wilkinson, also of the Red Arrows, was given a Chief of the Air
Staff’s Commendation for his work in organising from scratch a very successful
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths schools event last year. The RAF
Scampton RAF Association Liaison Team was given a team Commendation for
their outstanding fundraising achievements throughout the year. Finally, and by no
means least, Mrs Grace Wright was given a Commendation for her work over
many years at the Station and most significantly for all her charitable work especially for the homeless of Lincoln.
I’d also like to mention that Grace retired this month after 25 years in the Civil
Service which started and finished at Scampton. There’s not enough space here to
articulate everything that Grace has achieved for Scampton or the local community
but her humour, her compassion and her willingness to help anyone will be sorely
missed at RAF Scampton and beyond. We wish Grace and husband Joe all the
very best for a long and happy retirement.
Grace’s last day in the office and then being piped off RAF Scampton
(The Reds were actually displaying for Air Officer Commanding Number 22 Group’s
formal visit to the Station but the timing was perfect for Grace’s departure!)
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As I mentioned before Christmas we had a number of redevelopment projects
which were nearly completed. The new barrack blocks are now complete and the
Community Centre will be complete by mid March. The effect of these projects has
gone far beyond the pure infrastructure and, especially with the Community Centre,
will give us the opportunity to host external clubs and groups. For example, an
RAF Scampton Scout Troop will be starting soon, pilates classes may soon be
available and the Thrift Shop will be able to move into larger premises.
Once the additional operational commitments of this year are complete we will
once again have sufficient accommodation to be able to host Air Cadet camps and
the suchlike.
One of the new barrack block rooms at RAF Scampton
The Reds disappear off for their spring training very soon, the Mobile Met Unit
appear to be trying to accumulate as many ‘air miles’ as possible in a short space
of time in support of exercises and operations and 1 ACC will be hosting detachments from RAF Boulmer through until October. Against this backdrop I am trying
to encourage RAF squadrons to come and visit, and where possible, fly from RAF
Scampton to make use of our facilities so you may see some unfamiliar aircraft
operating near Scampton occasionally over the next few months.
Wing Commander Mike Harrop
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FILLINGHAM PARISH MINUTES
MEETING HELD IN FILLINGHAM VILLAGE HALL
ON MONDAY 8th DECEMBER 2014
In Attendance: Chair – Margaret O’Grady, Treasurer – Michael Rose, Clerk – Helen Slater,
Ward Clerk – Roger Patterson and 6 Parish members.
Apologies: Vice-chair – Peter O’Grady, PCSO Julie McFaul and Dawn Greetham.
Notices of Interest: None
Minutes: Notes for last minute held Monday 17th November 2014 approved and signed
by Margaret O’Grady.
Matters arising from minutes:
a. Broadband update: On going.
b. Approval and completion of the precept: Estimate has been submitted for the
amount of £3,570 based on budget presented at meeting 17th November and has risen
by 2% on last year.
Reports:
1. Police. PCSO Julie McFaul had nothing to report and wished the Parish Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A member of the meeting reported a farm theft at Scampton and reports of fly tipping in
the area. Reports can be made to the Anti-social behaviour dept at West Lindsey
2. Finance: Balance on Parish account
Play ground action fund
Petty Cash
Payments made/pending: Laurel hedging
£24,777.36( inc.Trust fund)
£8,669.36
£503.61
£26.43
£450.00
3. Village Hall Report: No issues prior to meeting. Village Hall AGM scheduled for 5th
January 2015.
Village Hall bookings: 1 party and craft fair. Yoga discontinued until further notice. Hall
Bookings to be made through Jacque Weller until further notice.
4. Correspondence:
a. Community Links oil buying scheme. Information to be placed on Village Hall notice board.
b. From Highways stating that an exact date for path clearing on The High Street is still
not known although the programme has now begun in other areas. Highways to contact land owner to further cut back hedging that runs along side the pavement.
c. A letter of thanks was received from the recipient of last years Science Award,
Ruby Hutchinson from Ingham School.
5. Parish/District/County:
Roger Patterson
-Informed the meeting of the £500 community chest available to the community for
community projects.
-Cycle race 27th June 2015
-Engaging Young Adult and encouraging them to attend Parish/Council meeting and
events.
-Energy switch Gas/Electricity – further details on best rates and tariffs look at council
website. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
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INGHAM VILLAGE
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FROM THE SPRINGLINE AND OWMBY GROUP OF PARISHES
Dear Friends,
‘All Katy Magdalene really wanted was an easy life, but something was nagging away at her. Eventually, both she and her husband realised what that something was: a vocation to ordained ministry, the
very last thing that either of them expected. But God was calling – and God is nothing if not patient, as
she discovered. And then everything changed…’
These are the words that appear on the back cover of I Think It’s God Calling – A Vocational Diary* by
the Revd Katy Magdalene Price, who is currently an Assistant Curate in the Great Grimsby Team in our
Diocese. Last month I had the opportunity to hear Katy talk about her vocational journey and I’m
looking forward to reading her work and her personal account of how she went from ‘atheist to curate in
the Anglican Church’. As the cover text goes on to say, here Katy describes the ‘emotional and spiritual
ups and downs of theological training, personal formation and finally ordination itself, as well as the
challenges for family and friends from such a major change of direction’.
I well remember telling my friends and my employer that I was due to begin training to be a priest!
Always an interesting conversation that, in a way, was bringing to an end a career in press and radio (for
the time being, at least) that had been preceded by a desire to be a professional footballer! But the call
from God came at an early age, at a parish church in Leicestershire, where I felt that I would follow in
the footsteps of our vicar, who would give my sister and I an Opal Fruit (now Starburst!) at the altar rail
during Holy Communion and a small wrapped egg on Easter Day. A small gesture that I have never
forgotten because of its intention to make sure that children felt welcome and included.
As you may have heard me say in church, ‘journey’ has become something of a buzzword in recent years
thanks to the recollections of contestants on the likes of Strictly… and The X Factor et al., but it applies
to all of us as we journey through this life. And as you read these words we will have set off on our
journey through the weeks of Lent and we will soon be preparing ourselves for the dramatic events of
Holy Week and Easter. Perhaps you have felt encouraged to attend one of our gatherings of Pilgrim, a
course that we have started to offer to help people learn more about the Christian faith; perhaps you
might like to come and celebrate St Cuthbert in Brattleby on the evening of the 20th of March; perhaps
you might wish to be Confirmed (we will be welcoming the Bishop of Grimsby to our parishes on the
evening of the 12th of July); and perhaps you have got your tickets for Godspell, which will be directed
by Sue Hodge (of ‘Allo ‘Allo! fame) and will run across Springline during April.
All in all there is a lot going on here, and I hope that at this special and holy time of year that there is
something in our parishes that appeals to you and that that special something will encourage you on your
Christian journey. Wherever we are on that journey we can take heart from God’s love for us.
With my prayers and best wishes to you all, Adrian
*I Think It’s God Calling – A Vocational Diary (Katy Magdalene Price, Bible Reading Fellowship,
2015).
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6. Any other business:
a. Speed reduction sign on the B1398 not working, has been reported ref; 1293470
b. Roof has been fitted to the electrical sub station to prevent children from climbing
over to retrieve balls.
c. Two quotes received for painting of the village hall:
Nigel Heather quoted for 11 windows
£985.00
Castle Building
£1,085.00
£200.00
Total £1,105.00
rd
Awaiting a 3 quote before any decision can be taken.Decorating Fillingham Christmas
Tree – All Residents are invited to come along and decorated the tree and enjoy a
mince pie and hot drink on 6th December
The collation of Broad band and B.T faults: It has been suggested that residents who are
experiencing continued disruption with their broad band and phone lines please e-mail
the following details to fillingham@hotmail.co.uk
Name, Contact details, phone number, Service provider and Fault numbers, in the hope
that we can collate information and deal with it as a village problem.
Sheila Pryor came along to the meeting representing Fillingham Parish church and to talk
about her concerns for it. After giving a brief history of the church, the administration
and the responsibilities required for its upkeep and continued work. Mrs Pryor then expressed concerns for the future of our church, without the support of the local community and involvement from individuals it is a possibility that it the church could close.
Future dates for events at Fillingham Church:
Carols by candle light 21st December @ 6pm.
Godspell – Spring time date to be confirmed.
Jane and Phil Gidlow have agreed to take on the Church Lottery.
The chair thanked Mrs Pryor for her presentation and asked her to give our best wishes to
Mr John Pryor.
7. Future Meeting dates for 2015:
Mon 9th February
Mon 9th March
Mon 13th April
Mon 11th May
Mon 8th June
Meeting adjourned 9:00pm
Next date for meeting Monday 9th February 2015.
Tea and coffee 7pm, meeting to start @ 7:30pm.
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Burns Night Supper and Whisky Tasting.
On Saturday January 31st 51 people sat down to enjoy a four course, traditional Burns Night
meal of cock-a-leekie soup, tatties, neeps and haggis, cranachan and cheese and oat cakes.
All accompanied by four different whiskies, one to complement each course.
A very big thank you goes to all who helped with the setting out of the hall, cooking,
serving, toasting the haggis, and, at the end, washing up! Also thank you to Nick and Cathy
from the Whisky shop who swiftly poured the whisky and gave a short talk and
tasting notes about each one.
As so many of you would like a repeat, book January 30 th 2016 in your diary. We are
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At the end of the evening, Ingham Church was richer by £443.
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A View From Brattleby March 2015.
I've always been fascinated by country folklore and tales of mysterious happenings, of which Lincolnshire has many.
As a result, I wrote the following true story for the Lincolnshire Echo in November 2005.
When 22 year old Molly burst through the door of her parents house at Ingham one foggy winters evening in
1950, they thought she'd see a ghost. So did she!
Pale, breathless and shaking from head to foot, she told them how it had followed her as she rode her bike
from Brattleby to Cammeringham. Despite peddling as fast as she could, it was never more than a dozen or so yards
behind her, floating on a thick, low – lying blanket of mist. Above handlebar height, it was a crisp, clear moonlit
night.By the time she reached Cammeringham church, it had vanished as quickly as it had appeared and with only
the sound of her laboured breathing and the 'clank' of the loose chain guard on her bike, she struggled up the long
incline between Cammeringham and Ingham, desperate to reach the safety of home.
Few people driving along the B1398 give a second thought to sleepy Brattleby and Cammeringham, little
knowing, these two villages are the site of one of Lincolnshire's enduring mysteries, 'The Cammeringham Light'.
There are many reliable sightings of this phenomenon and it's been described in various ways, predominately, a blue or yellow ball of intense light, or a 'ball fire' about the size of a football.
A 1960's article by G.F. Garner describes how his uncle – in the early 1930's - was walking a pair of plough horses
between the villages at five o'clock one winter's morning and was confronted by a bright ball of light floating down
the road towards him. “It came so close, the horses reared up,” he said.
He saw it again, between Ingham and Stow, “his dog taking great exception to it, barking and growling,”
During the dreadful winter of 1947 – generally regarded as the worst winter of modern times – a young lady
was returning home from a night out with her boyfriend.
She lived at an isolated farm near Cammeringham – since demolished. On arrival, the farm was in total darkness,
apart from a single brilliant light shining through a hedge, where she knew no light should be.
They sat in the car transfixed, as the light weaved in and out of the hedgerow, before sinking to the ground and vanishing.
William Gelder, a Tinsmith from Sturton, saw it many times as he travelled the district with his horse and
dray. He described it as, “dancing lights in the fields and hedgerows,”
Rene Thorpe, form Sturton, aged 87 (in 2005) remembers seeing it as a 10 year old and describes it in a similar
way.
However, as far as I'm aware, it hasn't been seen since the early 1950's and many people doubt its actual
existence, passing it off as 'an old wives tale'. I think the evidence is far too strong to dismiss it in this way, and in
reality, there's many similar stories all over the country. The most likely explanation is a phenomenon called, 'Will
O' the Wisp' or, Jack O' Lantern, a ball of incandescent marsh gas.
The draining of the low lying fields in the villages after the War could well account for it not being seen in recent
years.
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The News.
Contractors have cleared the village footpath between Thorpe Lane and the north lay by.
Highways have addressed the issue of 'pot holes' in School and Back Lane.
Objections regarding the (planning exempt) application for a touring caravan and camping site within the village
have been made to the following – The Camping and Caravan Club, Natural England and WLDC Planning.
For several years the Parish Council has continually lobbied Highways regarding the appalling state of the north lay
by. A new scheme has finally been agreed to fence this off and create a new grassed area, preventing the parking of
vehicles of any type. A new gully is to be installed to prevent surface water retention on the north bound carriageway.
At the recent Parish Council meeting it was agreed unanimously, to purchase a Defibrillator for the village.
For more details, please see a member of the P/C.
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INGHAM & CAMMERINGHAM VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE HALL
ASSISTANT CARETAKER
Applications are invited for the post of ASSISTANT CARETAKER
at the above premises. Work will normally be carried out at weekends.
Occasional relief on weekday evenings may also be required.
Rate of pay
£9.90 per hour
(to be reviewed annually)
The actual hours worked will depend on the Hall’s use during the above periods, but a
minimum of 2 hours per week will be paid over the year.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to work closely with and
under the supervision of the Village Hall Caretaker. The Post Holder may also be
required to assist in the Deep Cleaning Programme for the premises.
The successful applicant will be subject to a
Disclosure and Barring Service Check (formerly CRB check)
Further details of the post and a job description can be obtained from:
Mr M H Slack
Chairman - Village Hall Committee
35 Grange Lane, Ingham, Lincoln LN1 2YD
Tel 01522 730620
e-mail mandpslack@btinternet.com
to whom applications in writing should be addressed.
Closing date for applications - Saturday 21st March 2015
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The proposed, Reactive Speed Indication Device is to be installed before Spring.
The next Parish Council meeting will be held in the BSA Village Hall at 7 pm Monday March 30th
All Parish Council information and news can be found on the Village Web Site.
A note for your diary – A Service will be held in St Cuthbert's Church Brattleby at 7 pm on Sunday 30th of March
to celebrate the life of St Cuthbert. Drinks and nibbles and unmissable conversation afterwards.
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During the War, a group of Women's Land Army potato pickers were sitting on the grass verge at the side of the
road eating their lunch as a fleet of heavy Army lorries full of soldiers passed by.
The soldiers whistled and waved at the younger women, much to their delight. One of two elderly women said to her
companion, “If ya fell under one a them, it'ud plunge ya straight inta' maternity.”
“Aye,” replied her friend. “It would, and you'd niver know who'd done it, would ya?”
With Spring just around the corner,
Best Wishes,
Mike Spencer.
Mikey.spencer@btinternet.com
On Valentine’s Day my Daughter in Law was delighted when a Florist's van pulled up in the drive. She
was even more delighted when the driver presented her with a huge and expensive looking bouquet of
flowers.
Overcome with emotion, she made a cup of coffee and sat at the kitchen table to read the card.
The flowers were not for her at all, they were for my 10 year old Grand Daughter, from her 10 year old boy
friend!
Oh, how things have changed since my day!
Mike Spencer.
INGHAM & CAMMERINGHAM VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
200 CLUB
The SECOND Draw of Round No.78 of the 200 Club has now taken place and the
following are winners: Congratulations to them
No. 158
Mr M Rothwell-Jackson
£20
No. 179
Mr H Willows
£20
No. 91
Mrs J Edwards
£20
No .164
Mr C Williamson
£20
No. 77
Mrs S Camidge
£100
No. 23
Mrs C Deague
£50
No. 20
Mrs S Heskins
£20
Thank you all for your support of this fundraiser for Ingham and Cammeringham Village
Hall.
The next draw will take place in the Inn on the Green on Sunday 15th March at 9 p.m.
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JOHN STAINER
The Crucifixion
sung by the Cabra Singers
at 7.30 pm
Monday 30th March
St Hilary’s Church
Spridlington
No ticket required - there will be a
retiring collection
All welcome
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Village Venture – Grant Aid Criteria
Adopted by The Village Venture Fund Committee 21st Nov 2011
Amended 7th April 2014
1.
The Village Venture Fund Committee shall decide each year, at
its AGM, the sum which is available for distribution as grant aid,
in that year.
2. The maximum grant aid, in any one application, in any one year,
will normally be £250. In their absolute discretion the Committee may make grant aid awards of greater than £250 where they
feel that an applicant has made a demonstrably convincing case.
3.
Multiple applications, for the same project, will not be accepted
in the same grant year.
4.
Grant aid will normally be given to support expenditure of a capital nature (such as the purchase of equipment) rather than revenue expenditure (such as running costs).
5.
Grant aid applications will be considered from clubs, organisations and the like (not from individuals) with open membership
and based in the villages in which the Village Venture is distributed.
6. Second or subsequent applications from organisations which have
already received grant aid in that grant year will normally only be
considered after applications from those who have not received
grant aid.
The decision on all applications for grant aid shall be at the absolute
discretion of the Village Venture Fund Committee
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INGHAM & CAMMERINGHAM VILLAGE HALL
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