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West Deeping continued. foliage, and yellow flowers in summer. It grows to about 5ft. Euonymus phellomanus is a spindle bush with winged stems that grows to about 8ft in height. Royal Horticultural Can we visit Church? Society Award of Garden Merit in 2002, Evergreen Pittosporum heterophyllum, is native to China and is hardier than the New Zealand species. It has scented creamy-yellow flowers in spring and early summer. Well - why not start with a complicated question! The Meadow area of Tinsley Playing Field was mown at the end of September, and The photo of me at my desk is me at church or being church to a part of the community. volunteers from the village have been raking the area to encourage the wildflower to The other week I took assemblies at Copthill and Uffington School. It consisted of time thrive. An unusual green/blue toadstool appeared in the field, and in The Lane colonies of spent being broadcast into their classrooms as I use Zoom, music, video and pictures to inkcaps around some tree stumps. JS 10/10/2020 revised 17/10/20 help understand some of the more significant issues in life. Unfairness, harvest, poverty WILSTHORPE and saying sorry are topics that have been covered this year. It’s great fun, and I leave the gathering with elevated adrenaline and pondering if I’ve made enough points that are The next Holy Communion service at St Faith’s will be Sunday 6th December at 9am. All understood by children from the ages of 4 up to 11. restrictions will apply as for the service in October, which was very well attended, so we do hope you will join us again. We are limited to approximately 25 people, taking into Zoom services are church for many of these children, in the week and also on Sundays. It account some are in family groups or ‘bubbles’, as we keep everyone safe with social is worth the effort that a committed team and I take to help these youngsters discover and distancing and please note face coverings are now mandatory. Please contact either Susan navigate a path through life. A friend said to me that it is worth spending time talking to ([email protected] or 560720) or Peter (560491) or Carole Martin children because in their experience Children often changed, but adults were more closed [email protected] (07484 201413) to new ideas and changing behavior. I wonder how true this is of us? I have seen many ways we have changed and adapted as a community, especially as a church community. I’m Remembrance Sunday 8th November There will be a short outdoor service at St Faith’s at still left asking myself how much more could we change if we lived more ‘in the moment’ 1pm, led by Fr Aran, for prayers to commemorate the Fallen. Please do join us if you can, and abandoned our inhibitions about getting it wrong or making changes? Fr Aran & the ministry team will visit each Parish on the morning of the 8th. Please see the Towers & Spires for further details of these and other services within the Group. For many Church means the building. For most, this is the tangible, visible symbol of what I have come here to do. The harvest thanksgiving sign is proudly displayed at St Michael St Faith’s is now open on a Monday and Friday 10am to 4pm for private prayers. Please and All Angels’ (thank you school!), and during November each church will host an act of leave contact details or use the QC barcode if you have downloaded the NHS App. Please remembrance. We usually come together for one service to do this, but that’s not possible use the Sanitiser on entry and leaving. this year. Let me know if you think the way we are remembering all those who served and It is with great sadness that the sudden death of Yvonne Cutts was reported at the end lost their lives to give us peace and freedom was fitting this year. of September. Prayers were said for her at our service in October and condolences and We continue to meet in Churches to Worship, and twice a month we have a Zoom service sympathy have been passed onto Yvonne’s family. so you can worship at home - has it ever been so convenient to give thanks for all we have? Please refer to emails which have been freely distributed to regular worshipers & others No wonder more people are joining in. in order to access service orders and ways of either joining online services or praying at Church to me is so much more than the building. Church is about the people who find ways home. If in doubt please contact Father Aran, whose contact details are shown in the to look after each other and want to discover more about the God who created this world. Towers & Spires. St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Uffington and St Andrew’s Church, Jesus was sent to teach us how to live our lives - I hope our children may see more of the West Deeping are now open at certain times for private prayer. Please see the Towers & good in the world and our community as we find ways to live with Covid-19. Spires magazine and the notice on St Faith’s church notice board for details. If Church for you is just about the building, then please consider how you might support it We hope that everyone is managing as well as possible and receiving the village updates by volunteering or with a regular financial commitment. As I write it’s beautiful to hear the and news. If any villager, who is not included in the Neighbourhood Watch and village latest gang of Duke of Edinburgh volunteers maintain the church yard with Vanessa. This news emails, would like to add their name, please contact Susan on is in addition to many others who maintain all of our churchyards and building so they can [email protected] or telephone 560720. continue to be seen as icons of hope and places of prayer for us all. And of course you are AND FINALLY we are so pleased to report that the electrical rewiring is now complete at St very welcome to visit Church for any of our services and we’re open daily at St Andrew and Faith’s and two infra-red heaters have also been installed – just in time for a change in the St Michael and All Angels. weather as winter approaches!!! Fr Aran Parish Priest ([email protected] or 07590055905) BARHOLM WITH STOWE WEST DEEPING St Martin’s Church The Annual Church Meeting was held in church on17th St. Andrew’s Church September 2020 (postponed from 5th April) Those elected to the PCC - Elizabeth Noble The church continues to be open for private prayer, 9.00am-5.00pm. The porch is always ( Churchwarden ) Colin Harrison, (Deputy Churchwarden) David Brown,(Secretary) Tricia open for sharing books, DVDs and jigsaws etc and to receive donations for The Deepings Brockhouse (Safeguarding Officer ) We also welcomed Jeremy Flint as a member of the PCC. Food Bank. No services were held in the church during October and none are planned for November. “Zoom” services will be held on 1st and 29th November at 11am, which Fr. Aran Beesley, Rector, in his report spoke of the sustainability of the churches in the can be accessed via an emailed link. On Remembrance Sunday 8th November, an Act of Benefice, of the worshipping community and how we connect with our communities and Remembrance will take place in the Churchyard at 12.30 (see centre pages). especially schools and the new generation of young people. The total collected for the Lincolnshire Churches Trust Ride & Stride was £395, which has Our plan for repair and refurbishment is on track, the extension for toilet facilities and been divided equally between the Trust and St Andrew’s Church. The PCC are most grateful servery is completed. The boundary wall is to be repaired next, and Colin who project for the many generous donations. To carry out the planned programme of improvements manages this, is seeking tenders so that we may apply for a faculty. We hope to be able to to the church building, £64,000 of the £92,000 target has been raised. Pending a favour- update you at the next village meeting, and also to consult on a ‘Welcome to St Martin’s able outcome of two further grant applications it is anticipated that this work could be Church’ sign in the churchyard. completed by Easter next year. Remembrance Sunday 8th November This year, due to unusual circumstances, we are Bible Studies We had a Zoom meeting about restarting and decided to have the first unable to have our joint Service of Remembrance in Uffington Church. Fr Aran has meeting via Zoom on 27th October - a study of Psalm 46. Future studies via Zoom will be therefore organised a short service in the churchyard of each parish, each lasting for 15/20 on 3rd November, followed by 17th November then 1st and 15th December. Ask Susanna minutes. Aldred (01778 380140) for the link. Barholm Remembrance Service will be held in St Martin’s churchyard at 10.00am. The West Deeping Walkers. Walks are scheduled for November 1st, (a local walk), 15th and service will include the roll call of the fallen of both world wars from this village, who so 29th are tbc. 1.45pm meet at the front of the village hall. If numbers are more than 6 it bravely gave their lives. We invite all those who wish to do so to join us for this service. will be necessary to split into two groups. Walkers Supper was scheduled for October 24. More volunteers are required to lead walks. If you would like to be on the email list contact Please kindly remember your mask and to socially distance yourselves. [email protected] For further information call Elizabeth on 01778 344674 / [email protected] The Village Hall remains open under the new Covid regulations. However a list of names, Next Communion service at St Martin’s Church addresses and contact details of all those attending an event must be provided to SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER, 9.00am Bookings - Anna Thompson(01778 701095/[email protected]). Other Covid safety requirements such as the wearing of masks & distancing remain obligatory. If you are anticipating making a booking contact Anna for a copy of our Covid 19 Safety document Bumble Bee Barn as this gives full details. Classes now running are Step Clog, fortnightly on Mondays Self-Catering Holiday Let. 8- 9.30pm, 9th and 23rd November ([email protected], 01733 26712, and A high quality stone built barn conversion with lots of character. Messy Play (Ali, 07949 689179) Set in the idyllic village of Greatford nr Stamford Available for bookings. Rambling Readers (book club) started again on 25th September (Eliz 01778 344674). It was decided to change the meeting day and time for the winter months. It will now be on Contact us by Telephone : 07762304762 Or Email: [email protected] the last Thursday of the month, ie 26th November, 2.30pm. www.bbeeholidaylet.co.uk Macmillan Coffee Morning. Lesley Ward says, ‘A very big thank you to West Deeping for the wonderful support given to the Cake Bake that replaced the September Coffee Think you know all about Avon? Morning, An amazing sum of £460 was raised from cake sales, cash donations and the Maybe it’s time to take a second look? Giving Page on the West Deeping Facebook page. Thirty eight cakes were made and With cutting edge skincare technology, organic ranges, award winning sun protection hopefully enjoyed, all safely delivered, sometimes a bit of a juggling act in very warm sun and lots more at fantastic value.... it is really is time to look again! and occasional pouring rain!’ For more information about online orders, or brochure, please contact Nature Notes. Three interesting new shrubs have been planted in the Village Hall Garden Sarah Milne T: 07905419836 E:[email protected] They are Buddleja glomerata, a native of South Africa, which has crinkled, evergreen silver Uffington continued. BRACEBOROUGH Reminder letter about the annual playground safety check received from Wicksteed. Cllr Church Services Brown agreed to accompany the inspector. Our next Holy Communion service at St.Margaret’s is at 9am on Sunday 1 November. More loose slats in the playground fence. Cllrs Brown and Sheehan will mend these. Yes, just 2 weeks since our last one – but it is the way the rota has worked out. Please Wall at 29 Main Road looks bowed. Cllr Genever to look and report back. contact Malcolm by email or call 561153 to confirm your attendance. This continues to be necessary due to ongoing government guidelines. Please remember your face mask! Thank Village Hall water leak has now been fixed and the new Covid QR code for track and trace you for your understanding. is live. Remembrance Sunday, 8 November Closure of St Mary’s Medical Centre. There is a series of public meetings to discuss this. We shall be joined by Father Aran for a very short outdoor service (socially distanced, of Notice board outside Croft Farm will be weatherproofed when Mr Woolf has time. course) of prayers to commemorate Remembrance Day. We shall remember our fallen, as always. Aiming for 10.15am, or thereabouts. Please join us if you can. Father Aran is trying No footpath from the Greatford Road edge of the village to the Cricket Club.Clerk to to visit each parish on this morning. Holy Communion will be at 9am at Greatford that day. contact LCC. Next meeting: Thursday 5th November @ 19:30 by zoom unless social distancing We hope you are keeping well! guidelines change. With guidelines still in place which restrict gatherings for many of us, we hope you are all keeping well and staying safe. Oh for a Pot Luck Supper in the Village Hall! Not sure how St Michael and All Angels Uffington the bar will cope when we do manage to next meet for a social event! Local Contacts if you need help This year we had to delay our annual meeting because of covid-19 and when it was held it was a zoom meeting. We have elected 2 churchwardens David Genever and Liz Bender. Our 3 key contacts should you need assistance such as with shopping, collection of Our PCC secretary is Geoff Radley. It has been a challenging year but we are glad to be medication, or just a chat are:Sue Cook on 01778 560636 [email protected] able to open the church daily from 10am to 4pm for private prayer. We are now also hav- Susannah Holloway on 07801 724894 [email protected] ing some services in church details of which are displayed on the church gates and on the Keith Wright on 01778 560258 [email protected] village notice board. We have some 20 volunteers available to provide support for you should you need it. Services in November Fly The Flag Sunday the 8th there will be a brief act of remembrance held outside the church at 11am. The Union Flag was flown on 6 August to celebrate Betty & John’s 63rd Wedding Sunday 29th there will be a communion service at 9am. Anniversary. Congratulations to these two very special youngsters of our community! In October we held a harvest festival service. Uffington School made us a super banner to The flag is also due to be flown on 5 September to celebrate Lyn & Malcolm’s Golden display beneath the east window. The children made a collection for Stamford food bank Wedding, or rather to acknowledge Lyn’s receipt of her long-service medal! and their gifts along with those collected at the service were delivered for us by Roberta. It costs just £5 to fly the flag to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any other memorable During the service Tim played the organ and even though we cannot sing hymns at the or special event. Please contact Sue on 560636. moment it was lovely to hear music in church again. GREATFORD The PCC would also like to thank Vanessa Kimberly and her brilliant team for all the hard work they have put in to keep the churchyard looking so smart. Grave stones have been Our HC / Remembrance service in Greatford is on Sunday 8th November at 9.00 am. straightened, grass cut and ivy dealt with. We are so grateful for their efforts to keep things Please would you book your seat via [email protected] by Friday 6th November looking so lovely. latest. Places are restricted because of the COVID rules of numbers. There are numerous services in the group which are detailed on the centre pages. Please feel free to attend any of them. In accordance with Covid Rules the Church regrettably has to be kept locked, except for our service. Should you wish to go in to pray, or visit, please contact Lois Webb for the key 01778 560437. Mobile Library will be at the kiosk area on Monday 2nd and 30th November between 12 – 12.45. Uffington continued. COOMBE FARM BOARDING KENNELS
Wilsthorpe near Greatford The neighbourhood plan has been investigated. It may be useful to write one if large scale Established family business for over 40 years development was imminent but would not benefit Uffington currently. Open all year. Dogs walked twice daily. Weeds in the hedgerow near the playground to be sprayed. Large, insulated, heated kennels. Broken gatepost alongside the school field near 15 Casewick Lane. Clerk has reported to Fully licensed. Inspection welcomed. LCC highways. For Details please telephone
Lawrence Knipe on Crack in the wall between the play area and Lindsey Road. Action: Cllr Brown to advise 01778 560574 or 07531 304616 which properties are involved
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Full or Part-time care offered at Tallington Planning: S20/1289 The Coach House , Main Road Proposal: T1 - Ash – Fell, T2 - Ash (TPO) All your child care requirements – Re-pollard. No objections made by parish council and SKDC planning approved. met in a safe and friendly S20/1532 Sycamore House , 13 School Lane. Proposal: Erection of detached timber garage home environment. in front garden and driveway. Councillors agreed that no other dwellings along this section Call Anita on 01780-749373 of School Lane have outbuildings fronting onto the highway. Due to size and design there
is potential impact on the sreetscene in particular the view from the listed church which is New Pilates class at at the heart of the Uffington conservation area.
S20/1158 32 Lindsey Road. Proposal: Single storey front extension. Replace flat roof of bay Tallington Village Hall The Oil Tank Company window, kitchen extension and garage with tiled roof. SKDC planning approved. Open all year off the A1157 MAIN ROAD between – West Deeping and Tallington Mondays 9.30am 10.30am S20/1262 The Old Rectory 2 Greatford Road. Proposal: Horse chestnut (red) reduce tree Two well stocked coarse fishing lakes We install the latest, efficient and Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd, Chub, Crucians. by a maximum of 5 metres. No objections made by parish council and SKDC planning Classes are £8, please bring a mat. We approved. £8 per day, £6 concessions are a friendly group; a mixture of men environmentally safe PLASTIC Tanks for (Lower Winter Rates. 10% Discount Service Personnel) & women, abilities and ages, all are Domestic, Industrial and Commercial use. Correspondence & Any other business Parking behind most pegs welcome even if you haven’t tried Want to hold a fishing match here? Broadband throughout the parish is variable. Some properties have very poor speeds. Call Andy on 07801 090458 Pilates before. Come to improve your New Tanks Installed. It was agreed that if Openreach are able to assess the demand in the parish the parish fitness, increase core strength & muscle council would support this but could not offer financial help. tone. I have over 10 years Pilates Old Tanks Removed. BRANCASTER Sustainable Stamford cycle and footpath proposals feedback was that the Stamford teaching experience, trained to the Oil Transferred. Curlew Cottage highest standard in the UK. to Uffington path (on the same side as the Stamford playing field) would be difficult to construct through the Village as it was constrained by walls and narrow verges with 2 bedroom holiday cottage. Emergency pump out service. restricted views for passing traffic. The path on the opposite side of the road has more Off road parking and small secure Contact Louise on 07827 665916 or Single and Double skinned tanks available room for construction. garden. 15 minutes walk to the beach email [email protected] for Some concerns about allotments. It was agreed that the clerk would word a sensitive and 5 minutes to The Ship Hotel. more information. Free site visits and estimates. letter in reply. Reminder letter about the annual playground safety check received from the Wicksteed. Cllr Brown agreed to accompany the inspector. Please ring for details 07749221746 or www.stamfordpilates.co.uk email [email protected] Oil Tank Company Ltd Tel (01780) 782255
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Greatford Village Hall ([email protected]) We are pleased to inform All aspects of building from extensions to villagers that the “toilet refurbishment project” for which so many of you have given generously at various events has been given the go-ahead and we hope it will be driveways / drainage / digger & dumper hire/ completed in the not too distant future. Septic Tank Fitting & Repairs Greatford’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of VE day was to take place on Friday Builder / Groundworker / Landscaper 8th May. But, because of the coronavirus threat and self-isolation rules, this sadly will have to be cancelled. It may take place at another time later in the year! Apologies, we were all looking forward to it. Tel: 07718665206
Coronavirus Even though our villagers have always silently looked after their [email protected] neighbours, we should be extra vigilant for those who need help or support during a “self-
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These three meetings were carried out by zoom, on Tuesday 29th September. Those Established family business for over 40 years elected: Churchwardens Rod Campbell and Bridget Everitt - Synod Rep, Elizabeth Ashby, Open all year. REGISTEREDDogs walked twice PLUMBER daily. - Safety Officer, Jean Cross. - Church Secretary and ERO (Electoral Roll Officer), Lois Webb Large, insulated, heated kennels. - Treasurer, James Everitt. Should you need to contact anyone re Church questions please Fully 24licensed. HOUR Inspection SERVICE welcomed. contact either Fr Aran Beesley, or any of the afore mentioned names. To find contact ForNO Details JOB please TO SMALLtelephone numbers, they are on the inside cover of the Towers & Spires. Lawrence Knipe on Church cleaning and flowers are presently done by a team of PCC volunteers. Should you TEL:01778 560574 01778 or 07531 347308 304616 wish to volunteer, we would welcome you! The more we have the less onerous it is! Please www.coombefarmkennels.co.uk contact Bridget Everitt. 01778 560473 Churchyard Maintenance. INCLUSIVE The PCC would like to thank the volunteers for the hard work put in to the Churchyard CHILDMINDER work on Saturday 17th October. It was much appreciated. (OFSTED Registered)
Meet your Neighbours Sadly we are still unable to start this up again because of the Covid Full or Part-time care offered at Tallington number rules. All your child care requirements WI meetings are now done by zoom. If interested please contact Bridget Everitt. met in a safe and friendly home environment. Parish Council : Playing field project Call Anita on 01780-749373 The play equipment has been spruced up, bug-hotels built and the trees heightened ready for the next phase. It would be lovely if you could come along to help to plant the wildlife belt and hedging which will run along one of the boundaries. As we await a delivery date New Pilates class at for the plants, watch this space for when exactly that will be taking place. Following that, a Tallington Village Hall The Oil Tank Company heritage orchard and other trees will be planted in January. Open all year off the A1157 MAIN ROAD between West Deeping and Tallington Mondays 9.30am – 10.30am Greatford Village Hall News Two well stocked coarse fishing lakes We install the latest, efficient and The “at home” coffee morning and raffle held on Friday 26th September raisedan Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd, Chub, Crucians. amazing £250 for MacMillan. Many thanks go to those who baked cakes, helped with the Classes are £8, please bring a mat. We environmentally safe PLASTIC Tanks for organisation and delivery, and donated raffle prizes. It was a great successand £8 per day, £6 concessions are a friendly group; a mixture of men (Lower Winter Rates. 10% Discount Service Personnel) hopefully brought a little cheer to everyone. Sadly the Christmas Fayre, which & women, abilities and ages, all are Domestic, Industrial and Commercial use. Parking behind most pegs welcome even if you haven’t tried has been such a success in recent years, can’t take place in its normal format this Want to hold a fishing match here? year. There will however be a revised version which will enable villagers of all ages Call Andy on 07801 090458 Pilates before. Come to improve your New Tanks Installed. and their families to get into the Christmas spirit by taking part in 3 competitions: fitness, increase core strength & muscle Old Tanks Removed. “A Santa Hunt” “Make your own snow globe” “ Best Window in Greatford”, BRANCASTER tone. I have over 10 years Pilates enjoying a raffle, as well as donating to the Village Hall Fund and a Christmas Charity. The teaching experience, trained to the Oil Transferred. competitions will open on 5th December and culminate on 13th December with voting, Curlew Cottage highest standard in the UK. judging and the bottle raffle in the Hall between 15.30 and 17.00. Keep your eyes out for 2 bedroom holiday cottage. Emergency pump out service. more details and make sure you have time to join in! [email protected] Off road parking and small secure Contact Louise on 07827 665916 or Single and Double skinned tanks available Flag flying garden. 15 minutes walk to the beach email [email protected] for To raise funds for Village Hall or Church the Union flag (or St George’s flag) can be flown and 5 minutes to The Ship Hotel. more information. Free site visits and estimates. for a £5. to mark any special occasion please contact Cyril Webb 01778 560437 the or email : [email protected] Please ring for details 07749221746 or www.stamfordpilates.co.uk email [email protected] Oil Tank Company Ltd Tel (01780) 782255
TALLINGTON NEIL PARMENTER St Lawrence Church: On Sunday 11th October we hosted the 9.00 am Communion Service when we celebrated Harvest. Although there were the usual restrictions due to Covid 19 CONTRACTORS the service was very well attended. We were happy to welcome other churches in the Uffington group, and beyond, and very grateful for all donations of food for the Stamford
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Our next Communion Service will be held on 15th November at 9.00 am. 200 Club Winners in September: The 200 Club draw was made by Mr John Smith and the winners were 1st Prize No 54 Geoff Peck, Holkham House, Main Road and 2nd Prize No 39 All aspects of building from extensions to Paul and Lisa Showler, The Gables, Main Road. driveways / drainage / digger & dumper hire/ Ride and Stride Result: As mentioned in last month’s Towers and Spires Anne and David Septic Tank Fitting & Repairs represented Tallington in this annual event. They are very grateful to their sponsors who helped them to raise £737. Half of this sum, £368.50, goes to the Lincolnshire Churches Builder / Groundworker / Landscaper Trust and the other half, plus Gift Aid on some donations, goes to our Church. This money is always very welcome but especially at this time since income has dropped dramatically Tel: 07718665206 with only three church services since lockdown and fixed outgoings such as insurance, Parish Share (a payment all churches make to the Diocese for the provision of priests in the [email protected] parishes etc) and upkeep of the Churchyard, all remain the same. One source of regular income we do receive is from a handful of parishioners who donate by standing order. It would be appreciated if more people could donate in this way but T.J.Dyer 4mostBLINDS it is understandable that in these difficult times it may not be possible for many people. LASTING POWERS QUALITY FABRICS @ AFFORDABLE PRICES Should you wish to do this then please contact David Tilson, the recently elected Treasurer, Domestic Project Manager on either his email [email protected], or by calling/texting 07770 858811 and he will OF ATTORNEY provide the necessary information. Conservatories - New Windows 01778 342658 or 07711812881 For a sympathetic and Electrics – New Doors – Plastering Mobile Library Service: The Mobile Library Serviceprofessional will be in Church service Lane cal onl Monday 2nd New Kitchen – New Heating HIGH QUALITY–FRIENDLY SERVICE New Bathroom – New Boiler November and also again on 30th November from 11.00 am to 11.45 am but will not be Tiling – Flooring – New Fireplace Verticals from 3 for £210* here again this year because of the Christmas Holiday.01780 It will be723400 back on 24th January 2021. – Extensions - Decorating OUR EVERYDAY PRICES ARE USUALLY New Fascias/Soffits etc Flying the Flag: Remember anyone can fly either the Union Jack flag or St George’s Flag BETTER THAN THE 50% OFF SALE PRICES OF Free home visits - saving you time & Or any combination of the above. for £5 towards Village Hall funds. Just ‘phonemoney John and Liz Allen (740076) to choose your NATIONALY ADVERTISED COMPANIES flag and date. Legally qualified advisor - retired Complete refurbishments ROLLERS, VENETIANS & VERTICALS for re-sale or letting solicitor ROMANS, PLEATS, PERFECT FIT, etc Competitive fixed fees & no VAT - Don’t know who to turn to first? GREAT DEALS AVAILABLE ON save 20% in tax Let me manage it all for you, Regulated & Insured - for your under one package. WOOD VENETIANS peace of mind Quotations for all specifications Much work gained via recommendations No risk - no obligation initial visit & and budgets available ALL Quotes incl. Fitting + Guarantee Christmas noC pushyar salesmends 2020 Over Ten Years’ experience Choose from our stock designs or supply us with a photo, drawing or image and we will produce and NO HARD SELL – That’s a PROMISE your unique Christmas cards. Your company, or personal, details will be printed inside. Give us a call and see what you think Tim Dyer 01778 560261LINCOLNSHIREA6 C aWILLrds COMPANYA5 Cards 01778 219242 or 07534 943726 *Selected fabrics –Offers may change without notice G R AY T O N E S Unit 17 King St. Industrial Estate, 25 £30.00 + VAT 25 £35.00 + VAT 50 £40.00 + VAT 50 £45.00 + VAT Happy to support Towers and Spires mail@graytonesp rinters.co.uk 100 £50.00 + VAT 100 £65.00 + VAT [email protected] 150 £60.00 + VAT 150 £85.00 + VAT P R I N TE R S www.graytonesprinters.co.uk All cards come supplied with envelopes
UFFINGTON Uffington continued. Church Flowers for November 1st – Mrs J Fareham 175 Club A huge thank you to everyone that has been involved in the 175 Club for 2020. During the NEWS FROM UFFINGTON VILLAGE HALL Covid period this project has provided essential funds that contribute towards the running UVH Committee is thankful for the generosity and support of: Phil Archer for buying and of the village hall. erecting a shed in the rear garden (between the kitchen and archive room); Chris Dawney Due to its popularity and the substantial income it generates for the Village Hall (this for powder coating and fixing the side gates; Joe Carter and Reuben Solly for planting year raising in excess of £1,300) we have decided to continue running the club in 2021. In daffodil bulbs in the front garden as part of their D of E Award; The ladies of Uffington addition the competition pays out £600 of prizes during the course of theyear. (formerly the WI) for their donation, which has paid for a new water heater/urn. In If you would like to renew your subscription for 2021 then please email Neil Jones at addition the money has paid for plastic-free washing up liquid, hand-wash and [email protected]. If any of your details have changed this year then please let anti-bacterial sprays from at the Eco Shop, opposite Casterton College. him know. Congratulations to the winners of the UVH 175 club, drawn on 27 September 2020 in Alternatively if you would like to get involved please contact Neil on the email address Uffington Churchyard by Maeve Sinfield. £20 Richard Sambrook 164, £10 Nick Kimberley above and Neil will provide you with the necessary form to be completed. Payment can 2, £5 Alex Swanston 35, £5 Sophie Cornish 16. December’s will be a bumper one with the now be made by BACS, please email for the bank details and Neil will provide these, top prize of £40! alternatively the membership fee can be paid by cheque or cash (cheques made payable to In addition to the 175 club you can support Uffington Village Hall by playing LotterySK, Uffington Village Hall). Please if you can, renew your subscription or join as a new member. whose weekly prize draw is £25k, with 50% of the ticket money going straight to Uffington It really does make a considerable impact to funding village services and activities in these Village Hall. It works out at £1 per ticket per week. peculiar times. Once again thank you for being involved. For more details: https://www.lotterysk.co.uk/support/uffingtonvillage-hall Flying the Flag. As requested-for Genever beef and lamb and details of a Pig Club, please see the Facebook Date Event/Message Sponsor(s) page: Croft Farm Uffington, or ask Liz, Susan or Kate. 21st Oct Trafalgar Day Graham Creedy 3rd Nov Trish x (10 years) Phil UVH- Commissioned sketch of Uffington. Stamford Artist Karen Neale will be out and about drawing village landmarks for a bespoke picture to hang at UVH. A limited number Make a donation to Church Funds of £5 or more to mark your special day by sponsoring of copies will be for sale and make ideal Christmas presents. A preview will go on FB the flying of either the Union Jack or St George’s flag. Contact David or Gail Genever or Uffington Village Lincolnshire and our website Uffington.org. Please email Vanessa Graham Creedy (481084). Kimberley on [email protected] or phone 01780 239463 if you are interested in Uffington Archive. If anyone has any newspaper cuttings about Uffington that they would buying a print or making an appointment to see it at the village hall. Councillor Rosemary be willing to donate to the archive or to lend for photocopying, could they please drop Trollope-Bellew has helped fund this initiative via her Ward Member Grant Scheme. Thank them in to 52 Casewick Lane (tel. 01780 757597). If they are not dated or do not show You. which paper they were published in, could this information please be provided if known. Update on UVH classes Yoga with Laura is now running with 8 per class, on Mondays and They will be added to a scrapbook. Wednesdays and both are fully booked. Children’s hip hop classes are on Mondays 15.45- Similarly, if you possess old postcards of Uffington that you would be happy to give to the 17.00 and Thursdays 9.30am to 10am. Poppy Brewster : [email protected] archive, they would also be gratefully received. On Wednesdays – children’s commercial dance classes with Starlight Dance & Musical N J Sheehan Theatre School 16:00 – 16:45 Allstars 3-6 years 16:45 – 17:45 StarlightKids! 7-11 years: Highlights of the Uffington Parish Council Meeting held remotely on Thursday 24th [email protected] September 2020 at 7:30pm Full report can be found at http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ The Bertie Arms – Saturday 21 November 11am – 4pm Beaujolais Breakfast – Book on Charity policy template will be adopted. 766400. Allotments. A tenant has left and the half- allotment has been re-allocated to the next Thank you to Paul and Yvonne Genever for removing the bags of green waste from the person on the waiting list. churchyard and to Barrie Church for masonry adhesive. SKDC housing officer has been contacted and is satisfied that the tenancy agreement at 4 School Lane is being upheld.
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