The Meridale News Page 5 The Meridale News Page 6 ISSUE 118 - April / May 2019 TELEPHONE: 01507 441481 : EMAIL: [email protected] John Monk MBE created 1st The Timeline of Events in the lead up to & including Goodbye Mr. Freeman of John Monk MBE’s Funeral

the Parish Friday 22nd March: Sutton on Sea By The Louth Leader - The official Book of Condolence opens By Daniel Turner - [email protected] [email protected] and will be located in the Foyer at A great afternoon was had Meridale Youth & Community Centre by all on Saturday 13th March when Founding Saturday 30th March: This special edition of The Meridale member of the Meridale This is the first time I have Centre, John Monk MBE, News is delivered to our army of Pictured with the Freedom scroll from (L) to (R): Andrew Monk, John Monk ever had to write the front was honoured with the MBE, Maureen Monk and David Monk. Photo - Claire Leviers. volunteer distributors and popped page of our newsletter and ‘Freedom of the Parish’. through your letter box in due course. to have to lead with such This was awarded by Mayor & Town Clerk on behalf of & Thursday 11th April: a headline makes me feel Sutton Town Council for over 50 years service to the youth and very emotional but also community of the parish. John’s coffin will travel from the undertakers to Meridale Youth & Community Centre at 4pm. If you would like to come and very proud. Over 100 of John’s friends, family, colleagues and councillors crowded I have had the honour and into Meridale Hall to enjoy tea, cake and reminiscences of a long and pay your final respects you will be able to do so. During this pleasure of knowing John rewarding career seeing many of the young people of the parish pass time, John’s body & coffin will receive a Guard of Honour made Monk MBE since I was 9 through the doors of Meridale and go on to grow up to have meaningful up of family members and “Meridale Men” past and present, years old. From attending lives and families of their own. throughout the time he remains within the building. both junior and senior John was moved by the warmth, affection and high regard he is held in youth clubs over 20 years by all of those present, as he accepted the award certificate from the This is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to come pay their respects to do so. Meridale will be open throughout the night. ago, John saw my Mayor Steve Palmer and Town Clerk Steve Fletcher who added their keenness to take part in praise as close friends and colleagues of John over many years. Friday 12th April: the running of Meridale, as This made John the 1st Freeman of the Parish of Mablethorpe, Sutton 9:45am: he has done for many on Sea & . It entitled him to right to proudly parade up the The Revd Canon Chris Lilley will deliver a short service at years before my time and High Street beating his drum, surrounded by troops displaying his Meridale Youth & Community Centre for anyone in the public many years after with others who showed the same amount of colours and grazing his sheep and cattle on common land whilst trading willingness to get involved. inside the city walls. who wishes to join us. 10:10am: A mentor, a father figure, a leader, respected by so many people but A unique and prestigious award, graciously accepted by an extremely always remained humble throughout his life. John was one of the greats deserving and humble man, and, one who is, as was expressed on the John’s coffin will leave Meridale and embark on the journey to and will be truly missed by the community he served and loved. day, the ‘perfect gentleman’. Councillor Palmer said “It was a great Alford Crematorium, travelling to his home in Mablethorpe I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Trustee’s of The honour to be the one who represented the town council in presenting along the way. Meridale Organisation Charity, the Meridale Youth Club Management the Freedom of the Parish with the Town Clerk to John Monk MBE. A Committee, staff team and all its members to say goodbye John. We love very emotional event in recognising a true man of worth”. 11am: you and we will miss you but we make this promise that your legacy will The official continue and is sewn into the fabric of Meridale forever. With this in Book of Condolence mind, the Organisation will continue to grow and be successful in funeral service of everything that it does. now open in Freeman John Meridale Centre Monk MBE will Inside this edition, as usual, there is a crammed What’s On section with all the events that you expect to be happening for Spring time here in Sutton By Oliver Monk - take place at on Sea and the surrounding area’s. On pages 5 and 6, there is more [email protected] Alford A book of condolence has been tributes to John. opened in the foyer of The Crematorium. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Rotaset Printers in

Meridale Centre in loving memory of John Monk MBE. The family of Mr Monk Mablethorpe for not charging us anymore so that we can have this Pictured to the right is John Monk and the Trustee’s of The Meridale Organisation invite anyone who knew John to receiving his MBE from Her special edition in colour as a mark of remembrance to John Monk MBE.

come along and write a kind words about the man they all knew, loved and Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in respected. The book will remain open until Tuesday 30th April 2019. 2002. Rest In Peace. Meridale will be open on Friday’s from 10am - 3pm, 7pm - 10pm and Tuesdays Editor: Daniel Turner | Deputy Editor: Oliver Monk from 6:30pm - 9pm. Out of these hours are not guaranteed. Published by: The Meridale Organisation | Printed by: Rotaset Printworks Deadline for Issue 119 is Tuesday 21st May 2019 The Meridale News Page 2 Page 3 The Meridale News Page 4 Thursday 18th April Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th May Annual Parish Meeting in Village Hall from 7pm. All Welcome. Vintage On Sea in Sutton High Street. Live music and dance. Vintage Market, Seder (last supper) service from 6.30pm at Sutton on Sea Methodist Church. Punch and Judy, classic cars, street theatre and children's entertainment. Friday 19th April Traditional fairground attractions plus Jive night at The Bacchus Hotel. On CCC are holding an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt starting at Meridale from 10am. the Sunday, refreshments will be served outside The Meridale Centre from Monday 1st April Tenebrae Service at Trusthorpe Methodist Church from 8pm. 10am - 2pm. Post Office open every Monday at Huttoft Village Hall from 9am - 12.30pm. Saturday 20th April Sunday 12th May Hearing Aid Batteries available every Monday from Sutton Surgery. 2 - 4pm. Royal Air Force Association invite you to their Coffee Morning at Meridale. Tea Communion Service in St. Margaret’s Church from 10.45am. Tuesday 2nd April and coffee will be on sale for £1.50 which will also include a choice of cake or Residents Association - Sutton on Sea - Past and Future from 10am at Aerobics every Tuesday at Huttoft Village Hall. 10am - 11am. £4 entry. All biscuits!! Everyone welcome. Meridale. welcome to attend. Sunday 21st April (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 93rd Birthday) Monday 13th May Mid week short service every Tuesday at the Sutton on Sea Methodist Church Methodist Service in St. Margaret’s Church, Huttoft from 10.45am. Monday Night is Music Night at the Sutton on Sea Methodist Church from from 10.15am. Sunrise Service at pullover at 6.30am followed by Easter Breakfast and service 7.30 - 9pm. Tonight is Cool Vintage. Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist at Sutton on Sea Methodist Church at 10.30am. Tuesday 14th May Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities. Visit the Popular Arts and Crafts Fayre at the Meridale Centre. Lots of unusual Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist encouraged. Very friendly group. gift ideas. Open from 10am. Free Entry. Tombola and light refreshments. Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Mablethorpe & District Ladies Club tonight welcome Elaine Brennan, ‘Owl Everyone welcome! encouraged. Very friendly group. Garden Flowers’. From 8 - 10pm. Come along and meet some new friends at Tuesday 23rd April Saturday 18th May the Mablethorpe Community Hall. Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist Royal Air Force Association invite you to their Coffee Morning at Meridale. Wednesday 3rd April Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Tea and coffee will be on sale for £1.50 which will also include the choice of A Coffee Morning takes place from 10.30am at Trusthorpe Methodist Church encouraged. Very friendly group. cake or biscuits!! All welcome. including soup, jacket potatoes and a selection of puddings. Wednesday 24th April Sunday 19th May Memories at Meridale for people with dementia & their carers. Enjoy a cup of Macular Society Meeting today at Sutton on Sea Methodist Church at 10.30am. Visit the Popular Arts and Crafts Fayre at the Meridale Centre. Lots of unusual tea or coffee in a friendly welcoming meeting place where we can all share our Thursday 25th April gift ideas. Open from 10am. Free Entry. Tombola and light refreshments. memories together. Open every Wednesday from 10.30am - 12.30pm at The You are invited to the Sutton and Trusthorpe Lifeboat Guild Coffee Morning at Everyone welcome! Meridale Centre. the Enterprise Hall from 10am - 12noon. Books, Jigsaws, Cakes, and Lifeboat Methodist Service in St. Margaret’s Church today from 10.45am. Sutton on Sea Dog Club meet every Wednesday evening at The Meridale branded items for sale. Monday 20th May Centre in Sutton on Sea. Ringcraft, Puppy Class and General Class. Open from Saturday 27th April Monday Night is Music Night at the Sutton on Sea Methodist Church from 6.30pm. Ring Sheila on 441180 for further information. Looking back to the things we used to do! Sale at Church from 10am - 7.30pm - 9pm. Tonight is Zero Degrees. Jiu Jitsu for ages 5 - 11yrs with a qualified instructor at Huttoft Village Hall 4pm. Jigsaws, Board Games, CD’s, DVD’s, Vinyls, Collectables, Hand Tools, Tuesday 21st May from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Books and Toys. All welcome - Refreshments to be served. Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist Thursday 4th April Sunday 28th April Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Post Office open in Huttoft Village Hall every Thursday from 1.45pm - 5.30pm. Art Exhibition by Local Artists today at the Bacchus Hotel, Sutton on Sea. Free encouraged. Very friendly group. Camera Club open today at the Meridale Centre from 7.30pm. New members entry. All Welcome. 10am - 4pm. Saturday 25th May are very welcome. Communion Service in St. Margaret’s Church from 10.45am. Residents Association Coffee Morning today at Meridale from 10am - 12noon. Saturday 6th April Tuesday 30th April Books, Cakes, Stalls etc. Please come and support. Horticultural Society are holding a Coffee Morning today at Meridale from Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist Sunday 26th May 10.30am - 12.30pm. Please come along and support. Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Car Boot / Table Top sale in Huttoft Village Hall from 11am. Bookings for a Sunday 7th April encouraged. Very friendly group. table - 01507 490238. Methodist Service in Huttoft Village Hall today at 10.45am. Mablethorpe & District Ladies Club tonight welcome Rowena Fisher who will be Communion service in St. Margaret’s Church, Huttoft today from 10.45am Morning Worship every Sunday at the Sutton on Sea Methodist Church at giving a Reiki demo/talk. From 8 - 10pm. Come along and meet some new Monday 27th May 10.30am. Also the Easter Communion Service from 10.30am today. friends at the Mablethorpe Community Hall. Monday Night is Music Night at the Sutton on Sea Methodist Church from Visit the popular Arts and Crafts Fayre at the Meridale Centre. Lots of unusual Wednesday 1st May 7.30 - 9pm. Tonight is Wild Berry Mix (local band) gift ideas. Open from 10am. Free entry. Tombola and light refreshments. A Coffee Morning takes place from 10.30am at Trusthorpe Methodist Church Tuesday 28th May Everyone welcome! including soup, jacket potatoes and a selection of puddings. Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist Tuesday 9th April Thursday 2nd May Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist District and Town Elections in Meridale today from 7am - 10pm. encouraged. Very friendly group. Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Saturday 4th May Wednesday 29th May encouraged. Very friendly group. The Gardening Group are holding a Coffee Morning from 10am - 2pm at Macular Society Meeting today at Sutton on Sea, Methodist Church. From Wednesday 10th April Meridale today! Refreshments will be on offer including a light lunch, drinks 10.30 - 12 noon. Huttoft W.I. Annual Meeting at Huttoft Village Hall from 7pm - 9pm. and cakes. Stalls include plants, cakes, books, tombola and raffle. Please come Thursday 30th May Friday 12th April along and support! You are invited to the Sutton and Trusthorpe Lifeboat Guild Coffee morning The Crafty Knitters will meet at Sutton on Sea Library from 1.30pm - 4pm. A sale of books, jigsaws, CDs and DVDs will take place at Trusthorpe at the Enterprise Hall from 10am - 12noon. Books, Jigsaws, Cakes, and Knitting and crochet lessons. Patterns and wool items for projects for Charity Methodist Church from 10am - 12noon. Wide selection at reasonable prices. Lifeboat branded items for sale. provided. Tea, coffee and bacon baps will also be on sale. Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June Saturday 13th April Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May Sale of Art today at Meridale from Local Artists including an exhibition! Open House Coffee Morning at Sutton on Sea Methodist Chapel 10-12noon. An Exhibition of Original Paintings. This weekend at the Mablethorpe Various Mediums, Coffee Lounge! Come along and visit. Free Entry. 10am - Residents Association Easter Fayre today at Meridale from 10am - 2pm. Craft Community Hall, Stanley Avenue. Demonstrations by Local Artists. Paintings 3pm both days. stalls, refreshments, books, cakes. Anyone welcome. for sale. Tea, coffee, cakes. Donations to Help for Heroes. Open both days Sunday 14th April from 10am - 4pm. 50p Entrance fee. Children free. All welcome. Mablethorpe and Sutton Town Council - Meeting Dates Communion service in St. Margaret’s Church, Huttoft today from 10.45am. Sunday 5th May Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist Methodist Service in Huttoft Village Hall today at 10.45am. April Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Visit the Popular Arts and Crafts Fayre at the Meridale Centre. Lots of unusual Monday 8th - Planning Committee @ 7pm encouraged. Very friendly group. gift ideas. Open from 10am. Free Entry. Tombola and light refreshments. Monday 15th - Administration Committee @ 7pm Tuesday 16th April Everyone welcome! Monday 29th - Planning Committee @ 5.30pm Sutton and Trusthorpe Lifeboat Guild are holding a Coffee Morning at Meridale Tuesday 7th May Town Council @ 7pm from 10am - 12noon. Books, Jigsaws, Cakes & Lifeboat branded items for sale. Knit and Natter group meets to knit items for charity at Trusthorpe Methodist Carnival Beetle Drive today at Meridale from 2 - 4pm. Come along and support May Church from 2pm - 4pm. New members always welcome. All abilities Monday 20th - Annual Meeting of the Town Council your local carnival. Prizes. Refreshments. Raffle. £2 entry. encouraged. Very friendly group. Mablethorpe & District Ladies Club tonight is Well Being with Maddie West. @ 7pm Wednesday 8th May From 8 - 10pm. Come along and meet some new friends at the Mablethorpe Huttoft W.I. meeting at the Huttoft Village Hall from 7pm. Community Hall. Saturday 11th May All meetings are held at the Town Council Offices, Wednesday 17th April Craft Fair in aid of Friendship Lincs today at Meridale. 10am - 2pm. Various Mablethorpe Library, Stanley Stations of the Cross tonight from 7pm in St Margaret’s Church, Huttoft. Craft Stalls, Coffee Lounge and Tombola. Free Entry. Open House Coffee Morning today at the Sutton Methodist Church from 10am. Avenue, Mablethorpe, LN12 1DP.