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www.pawsitive-pet-sitting.co.uk February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 3 SUDBROOKE REFERENDUM Dear Resident of Sudbrooke... Welcome to the third decade of the the third Millennium or in shorter terms, ‘Happy New Year’. The Parish Council wish you all the very best for the future. To try to help with that future your Parish Council and group of volunteers created a Neighbourhood Plan to guide the village through the next 25 years. On February 13 you will have the opportunity to vote on this long-awaited document. WHAT IS THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN? It is a review of Sudbrooke in terms of housing, environment, historical significance and finally heritage. It also has a series of policies for how you want the village to develop over that period. We are defined as a medium village so the development potential for new housing is constrained within that definition and clarified by the neighbourhood plan. It is your wishlist for housing, schools, medical services and busi- ness. It has to be put to a referendum and for it to be approved it needs only a simple majority. Without that approval then the plan is dead and development in Sudbrooke will be controlled by the wider policies of the Central Lincolnshire plan. The Parish Council hope that you will take the time to look at the plan and that you will support it with your vote. There are copies of this on-line, at the Village Hall, library, and I have a copy if need be. Peter Heath, Parish Council Chairman The date for the Spring Litter Pick will be Saturday 28 March, 2020 (amended from 21). PLEASE SAVE THE DATE 4 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2019 Minutes of the monthly meeting of Sudbrooke Parish Council held on Thursday 7 November in the Sudbrooke Village Hall. PRESENT Councillors Ian Russell (Chairman), Mrs Barbara Bingham, Mrs Lyn Etheridge, Stuart Hewson, Mike Turnbull, Christine Myers (Clerk), Bridget Solly (Treasurer) n 112 TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN FOR n 117 POLICE MATTERS THE MEETING w Nothing to report. Members asked that the w That Councillor Ian Russell take the Chair for Clerk contact PCSO Jackie Parker and invite her the meeting unanimously Resolved. to the next PC meeting. n 113 PARISHIONERS ITEMS n 118 COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT w Broken/dead tree branches overhanging w None received highway in Church Lane. The owners of the trees had been contacted politely requesting n 119 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT cut back of the branches. w None received w A request had been received for the siting of a picnic bench in the village hall play area n 120 MATTERS OUTSTANDING – Agenda item for next PC meeting. w Parking problems – Beresford Drive: No reply received from the Police. That the n 114 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND parking problems on Beresford Drive be REASONS GIVEN monitored unanimously Resolved. w Councillors Andy Cottam, Peter Heath and w Upgrading of CCTV, Village Hall – i. Reply Bob Waller: The reasons given be accepted from Village Hall Committee: The VHC had unanimously Resolved. agreed to the proposals of the upgrade of the CCTV and to share costs as previously reported. n 115 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON That the upgrading of the CCTV go ahead with ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA Councillor Stuart Hewson liaison with the w None declared. contractor – unanimously Resolved. ii. To consider CCTV Policy: Councillor Hewson n 116 NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 3 had drafted a CCTV policy which was consid- ered. Some amendments were suggested and OCTOBER TO BE APPROVED AND this would be brought back to the next PC SIGNED AS MINUTES w meeting for discussion. Amendment – add to Minute 109 – 19/20 w Christmas Tree Event: The licence for the sale Consideration of either regular maintenance or of alcohol had been received by Cllr Peter removal of the hedge fronting the Village Hall. Heath; Tree required paying for in advance; With the above addition/amendment that the Insurance company had stated a fire extin- notes be signed as minutes unanimously guisher should be available if naked flames Resolved. were used. That the Clerk purchase a fire extinguisher and fire blanket – Resolved. February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 5 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2019 n 120 MATTERS OUTSTANDING n 121 TO CONSIDER THE FUTURE USE continued... OF THE TENNIS COURTS/MULTI w Work to the beck: Provisional date of PURPOSE SPORTS AREA November 27 for planting of trees. w Item deferred until next meeting of Parish w PROW 160 and 817 closure: Reply received Council. from LCC stated that the applicant had responded as follows: “Both sections are still n 122 TO CONSIDER FORMULATING A closed, but we are intending to open 817 and MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE WILD- the section of 160 from the junction with 817 FLOWER AREA IN THE JUBILEE GARDEN and the (A)158 for pedestrians by the end of the w For this year Councillor Ian Russell offered to month (subject to the weather).” strim the area, Councillors Mrs Barbara Footpath 159: The Parish Council had received Bingham and Stuart Hewson to rake up the numerous complaints regarding this footpath cuttings. That Glendale be requested to move as the electric fence had now been removed the debris unanimously Resolved. and cattle placed in the field creating a danger It was agreed to discuss further at next meeting to pedestrians. Stiles had been built which also of Parish Council. created problems for those with reduced mobility. The PC had been advised by LCC n Footpaths Officer that the original route of 123 TO CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN VILLAGE HALL OPEN DAY JAN 25, 2020 FP159 is within the boundary of the 10 acre w covert and not as recognised by the village. It was understood that this was an initiative That the Parish Council contact the landowner by Community Lincs. Members felt that on this requesting that reinstatement of the current occasion the timing was not right to attract route be reinstated or that an application would residents to the hall and unanimously resolved be made to LCC to have that footpath recog- not to participate. nised as a legal right of way on which there can be no restrictions, unanimously Resolved. n 124 TO AGREE DATES OF PARISH w Work required to trees at Jubilee Garden: – COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2020 Quotations received from Arborez as follows: w The following meeting dates were To crown lift trees near to the millennium stone unanimously Resolved. protruding low over the path – £100.00 plus All Thursdays in the Bramham Lounge, Village VAT. To dismantle five elm trees that are dead Hall, Sudbrooke, commencing at 7.30pm. or dying on the edge of the copse of trees near January 2, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 14 to millennium stone – £380.00 plus VAT – Annual Parish Council Meeting June 4, July 2, That the quotations be accepted unanimously September 3, October 1, November 5, December Resolved. 3. w Work to be carried out to play equipment: Proposed date of Annual Parish Meeting – Quotation from EKM received in the sum of April 9. £340.00 for works as per the RoSPA annual Annual Parish Meeting subject to availability of reported. That the quotation be accepted Hall. unanimously Resolved. 6 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2019 n 125 PLANNING MATTERS an air bnb and an ‘overflow’ for hospital w a) To consider request by Truelove Homes to consultants. This does not fit in with Sudbrooke alter specification for construction of footpath, Neighbourhood Plan. Nettleham Lane: Members discussed the LP10 has already been met by The Park suggestion of a change of specification to the development for the next 25 years; it conflicts construction of the footpath. That the original with Neighbourhood Plan 4.5.1. specification be maintained unanimously LP17 – The new building in relation to the Resolved. townscape afforded by existing houses is in w b) Neighbourhood Plan: The final report from direct conflict with LP17. the examiner had been received and LP 26 – In conflict with design principle amendments made to the Plan bringing it to LP26(B). The access on the main arterial route the Referendum stage. It was hoped that this into Lincoln (A158) is a known accident could be carried out as soon as possible. blackspot. w c) Park Development: Nothing further to LP2C – It will be completely out of character report. with other houses in the village. w d) Application 140180 – 30 Road – Sudbrooke Neighbourhood Plan 5.22 – This Planning application for demolition of the application for a block of eight ‘flats’ as stated existing dwelling and erection of a large house use of air bnb does not provide for existing and of multiple occupation (sui generis use class) future residents to live in a home appropriate with associated access alterations, vehicle to their needs. parking and landscaping: Many residents had 5.23 Section 13 – The proposed build of this raised objections to this application and the application is completely out of character with Parish Council also raised concern. District a village mentioned in the domesday book. Councillor Bob Waller had requested that the Sudbrooke Neighbourhood Plan does not determination of the application be made by identify a need for this type of accommodation. the full District Council Planning Paragraph 5.23 does not respect the Committee, comments of which the Parish Neighbourhood Plan and Sudbrooke Village Council re-iterated as follows: Character Assessment despite stating otherwise “LP1 – The application is in direct conflict with in the application. LP1 as it does not provide sustainable 6.2 – States that the proposed building is on a development and is unlikely to be used by residential street within the village. However existing residents. Sudbrooke Parish Council would like to point LP2 – Sudbrooke has far exceeded the housing out that the A158 is the main arterial road from stock in the Neighbourhood Plan. to Lincoln. LP3 – Does not apply because development 6.3 – The existing two-storey property is targets met and exceeded by Sudbrooke Park entirely in keeping with the street scene and Development. this development will be considerably larger LP7 – This is not high quality visitor facilities and not in keeping with the street scene. and conflicts with the majority of LP7. 6.5 – Mr Martin Evans, the Planning Officer Sudbrooke Parish Council state this as to the referred to is not, to the knowledge of complete uncertainty of the use of the building. Sudbrooke Parish Council, a Senior Planning The applicant has stated that it is to be used as Officer with West Lindsey District Council. February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 7 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2019 n 125 PLANNING MATTERS It is considered that proposed management continued... work will help balance the tree and its shape.’ 6.6 – Sudbrooke Character Assessment It is considered that this is a glorious oak tree suggests that Sudbrooke is an attractive village which does hang over the Garden house on the to live and this proposal would not ‘raise the south side of the tree. It is considered that standard of design more generally in the area’. proposed management work will help balance 6.7 – Sudbrooke PC does not agree that this the tree and its shape.’ application confirms with the Policies stated. 6.9 – There has never been a call for this type of n 126 FINANCE accommodation in the area. It will not fulfil a w a) To consider request for Grant funding from non-existent local need. Citizens Advice Lindsey: That the PC do not 6.11 – Sudbrooke Parish Council disputes that make a grant unanimously Resolved. this development meets the aspirations of w b) Retrospective approval of shared cost of National and Local Planning Policy and it cutting of hedge Sudbrooke to along should be rejected. cycleway/footpath to Ellison Boulters School LP 10 – This does not support LP 10. (members previously agreed by email): The Material Planning Considerations: cost of cutting this hedge was £137.50 to each The overbearing nature of the proposal. Parish Council. That the hedge be cut and Access and Highway safety will be impaired by shared cost met – unanimously Resolved. the arrival and departure of residents and w c) To consider estimate for Precept 2020/21: service vehicles on the main A158 just metres That the estimate of the Precept be £28,000 from the junction of Scothern Lane. unanimously Resolved. Traffic Generation – The development will w d) Accounts for payment: generate more traffic by its concept. Salaries – total £819.46 Noise and disturbance from the Scheme – Mrs B Solly – expenses Sep and Oct £19.80 Residents will be able to arrive any time – day Lynx Outdoor Products – bench or night, having paid their fees on-line. £425.00 net, VAT £85.00, Gross £510.00 The design and appearance is a Material Reepham Parish Council – Planning training for Consideration in that it is out of keeping with two councillors £20.00 the rest of the village. Glendale – October cut Sudbrooke Parish Council has been approached £483.83 net, £96.77 VAT, gross £580.60 by numerous residents concerned about the Mrs C Myers – October expenses £26.77 use of this building as a potential party house, Councillor Peter Heath – Events licence for brothel, and drugs county lines operation.’ Christmas tree event £21.00 w e) TPO 041321 – Garden House, West Drive G Cullen – noticeboard repair £32.00 – Reduce southern canopy by 5m as measured Doddington Farms LLP – Christmas tree from its furthest extent and reshape to blend £250.00 net, £50.00 VAT, £300 gross into rest of canopy, crownlift to no more than Printing – October Sudbrooke News £221.63 4m within W4 of TPO Sudbrooke 1950 – That the above payments be made unanimously comments: ‘It is considered that this is a Resolved. glorious oak tree which does hang over the w e) Income – £626.75 – Community Garden house on the south side of the tree. Infrastructure Levy 8 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2019 n 127 CLERK’S REPORT Oct 7: LALC Weekly News w That she had been asked to publicise the Oct 7: Best Kept Village Competition judges’ local Anglican church services. These would be comments on the parish website, noticeboards and Oct 14: LALC Weekly News circulated on the residents’ email list. Oct 14: Notice of WYPF Valuation events w That LCC had stated that they would be Oct 16: Community Lincs Update monitoring the overgrowth of brambles on the Oct 16: Request by Power for People for footway on Church Lane. support for clean energy generation 22.10.2019 w That Mr Lee Coulson had carried out a litter – Request from WLDC for volunteer Councillor pick of the village and collected 10 bags of to assist with Standards Code of Conduct rubbish. Thanks were extended to Lee. Oct 24: WLDC News for Parish Councils w The Best Kept Village Competition judges’ Oct 25: Came & Co Autumn Newsletter comments had been received, Sudbrooke Oct 28: Note of thanks from VH Committee to having proceeded into the second round. These Cllr Mrs B Bingham and PC for the planters would be published in the next Sudbrooke outside of the Village hall. News. Oct 28: Note of permission granted for planning w The Clerk requested that the Parish Council application 139843, 23 Wragby Road 5.11.2019 fund her attendance at the Clerks Networking – LALC Weekly News Day at on 27.11.2019 – That this Nov 5: Notification from FIX my Street that expenditure be met unanimously Resolved. brambles on footway on Church Lane were being monitored n 127 CHAIRMANS COMMENTS Nov 7: Pension Matters w None Nov 6: Notice of West Lindsey Community Awards 2020 n 128 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED *Nov 7: Road restrictions re Lincoln Christmas SINCE LAST MEETING AND CIRCULATED Market TO MEMBERS w *Circulated to residents email list w n 130 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Oct 4: IGAS launch of Community Fund Thursday 5 December 2019, 7.30pm Bramham Oct 7: Neighbourhood Planning Newsletter Lounge, Sudbrooke Village Hall. B FAMILY I N O children welcome G Friday 6 March 7pm onwards NIGHT Sudbrooke Village Hall Bar open – Tickets £8 (book included in ticket price) February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 9 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 2019 Minutes of the monthly meeting of Sudbrooke Parish Council held on Thursday 5 December in the Sudbrooke Village Hall. PRESENT Councillors Peter Heath (Chair), Bob Waller (Vice Chairman), Andy Cottam, Lyn Etheridge, Stuart Hewson, Ian Russell Mrs Christine Myers (Clerk), Mrs Bridget Solly (Treasurer) n 131 PARISHIONERS ITEMS n 135 COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT w A resident had stated that the dyke to the w County Councillor not present. rear of his property on Scothern Lane had become high with the recent wet weather, and n 136 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT whilst it had not flowed over it was noted that DC Bob Waller reported that the Parish Charter the culvert on Maple Drive was too small to was currently under review and that a draft take the additional flow causing a backup. The was currently being prepared Parish Council asked the Clerk to refer the matter to LCC Highways. n 137 MATTERS OUTSTANDING w A resident had kindly cut back brambles on w Upgrading of CCTV at Village Hall – the footway on Church Lane. However, this had Consideration of revised draft CCTV Policy: revealed that the farmers’ boundary fence was Members reviewed the Policy prepared by now impeding the footpath. The Clerk had Councillor Stuart Hewson and instructed the reported this to the landowner. Clerk to forward it to the Village Hall w A resident had reported standing water on Committee for their approval prior to adoption. the field on the southern side of Wragby Road w Christmas Tree Switch on – Sunday 1 Dec and had been advised to contact LCC or the 2019: The Chair reported on the event in that landowner. although successful, there appeared to be less residents attending which could have been due n 132 APOLOGIES to a Christmas Fair being held at Nettleham. w Councillor Mike Turnbull. That the apologies It was suggested that it would be useful for the be accepted unanimously Resolved. Parish Council to own gazebos for events in the village and this to be further considered next n 133 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON spring. ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA The Chairman thanked all those helping w Councillor Bob Waller declared an interest in including Mr Roger Adams, Kate Buckley for the Item 15a on the Agenda, ‘To consider /agree making of the mince pies, Martin Dickie and to revised rates for Employers contribution rates Pat Wright for the choice and siting of the for Lincolnshire Pension Fund three years – Christmas tree. 20/21 – 22/23’ as the District Council represen- w Work to beck carried out by the Rivers Trust: tative for Pensions. Councillor Ian Russell reported that volunteers had planted trees and shrubs in the Stuart n 134 POLICE MATTERS Curtis Play Field during November. w Incidents circulated. w FP159 – Diversion: Following a request to the landowner a reply had stated that as a gesture 10 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 2019 n 137 MATTERS OUTSTANDING n 139 TO CONSIDER EITHER REGULAR continued MAINTENANCE OR REMOVAL OF THE w of goodwill they would be returning the HEDGE FRONTING THE VILLAGE HALL footpath to how it was; there will be a kissing w That the hedge be cut to a height of one gate at either end and no stiles; the electric metre in January and August, the Clerk to fence would be moved from the field edge; obtain quotation to be included in the grounds there will be no cattle in the field until May. maintenance contract, unanimously Resolved. The Parish Council had thanked the landowner. w To consider a regular maintenance plan for n 140 TO CONSIDER/APPROVE the wildflower area, Jubilee Garden: Councillor GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Mrs Barbara Bingham offered to contact the FOR 2020 Lincolnshire Trust for Nature Conservation for w Members agreed that they were satisfied advice on managing the plot. with the current Grounds Maintenance w Overhanging branch, Church Lane: Tree Contractors, being local and having a good branches from two resident’s gardens had been knowledge of the village. The contract for the broken and left hanging over the highway in 2020 season was reviewed noting a 3% Church Lane. The residents had been notified increase. That this be accepted proposed by and although one of the branches had been Councillor Andy Cottam, seconded by Stuart dealt with by the owner the second remained. Hewson and unanimously Resolved. That this be reported to LCC Highways unanimously Resolved. n w 141 BENCHES Community Speedwatch: To receive interest w a) To consider removal of seat at rear of shown by residents in participating and to Village Hall: The seat being beyond economical consider whether to proceed with the initiative repair to the Parish Council and had been – Following this being mentioned in Sudbrooke replaced. That a note be placed in Sudbrooke News it had attracted no interest there that the News asking if any resident wanted to remove initiative not proceed unanimously Resolved. it for the wood unanimously Resolved. w b) To consider request for provision of a n 138 SPORTS AREA: TO CONSIDER picnic bench in play area of Village Hall: THE FUTURE OF THE TENNIS COURTS/ Following consideration members were MULTI-PURPOSE doubtful that there was sufficient room in the w It was reported that wooden panels had play area for this addition. However, that the again been kicked out of the Tennis Courts suggestion be made to the Village Hall area. Members felt that continued public Committee that they provide one to the rear of spending on this underused facility should be the Village Hall as an asset for lettings reviewed. The Treasurer was asked to report on unanimously Resolved. expenditure for the last three years at the next meeting. That residents be advised that if the area was not used over the next few months an alternative use for it might be considered, eg car park – unanimously Resolved. February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 11 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 2019 n 142 SUDBROOKE NEWS – TO NB Councillor Bob Waller declared an interest CONSIDER APPOINTING AN as at the commencement of the meeting and ADVERTISING MANAGER FOR THE took no part in the discussion. MAGAZINE w b) Accounts for payment: w It was felt that this would assist the Editor if a K Buckley – Mince pies £12.50 separate person could take over the seeking of PKF Littlejohn LLP – Audit advertisers and the issuing of bills. That this £200 net, £40.00 VAT, £240.00 gross voluntary position be advertised locally Printing – Nov Sudbrooke News £221.63 unanimously Resolved. LALC – Lunch on First Aid Training Course – 3 delegates £27.00 net, £5.40 VAT, £32.40 gross n 143 PLANNING MATTERS Glendale Countryside Ltd – November cutting w a) Neighbourhood Plan: Notification received £697.62 Net, £139.53 VAT, £837.15 gross. that the Referendum will be held on SLCC – Membership fees £140.00 February 13, 2020, in the Village Hall. That Todds Office Solutions Ltd – paper information be made available to residents to £20.66 net, £4.13 VAT, £24.79 gross encourage them to come and vote at the Mrs C Myers – expenses November £26.10 Referendum unanimously Resolved. Mrs C Myers – expenditure for Christmas w b) Central Lincolnshire Local Plan: The Village hamper £25.35 Check Sheet completion appeared correct save Mrs C Myers – expenditure for Christmas tree for a change of wording from ‘views’ ‘to event £50.28 Policies’. The Policies being designated in the Mrs C Myers – Purchase of fire extinguisher and emerging Neighbourhood Plan. blanket £30.05 w c) Park Development: That an update be Mrs C Myers – toner cartridges requested on the opening up of the footpath £37.11 net, £7.42 VAT, £44.53 gross through the woods and Main Drive unanimously That the above accounts be paid – unanimously Resolved. Resolved. w d) Application 140180 – 30 Wragby Road c) Precept 2020/21 – Additional comments for consideration: It was The budget/Precept for the next financial year reported that this application would be was considered in detail as follows: discussed at the WLDC Planning Committee on Wednesday 11 December 2019. That Councillors General Administration £10,934.00 Peter Heath and Stuart Hewson speak on LALC Publications £30.00 behalf of the Parish Council and residents Insurance £700.00 unanimously Resolved. Membership Subscriptions £475.00 Data Protection Fees £45.00 n 144 FINANCE Training Courses £200.00 w Computer Cartridges £60.00 a) To consider/agree revised rates for Audit Fees £350.00 Employers contribution rates for Lincolnshire Office Equipment (incl. Maintenance) £50.,00 Pension Fund three years 20/21 – 22/23: That Misc (General Repairs, Litter Bins, £200.00 the new rates be accepted unanimously Noticeboards) Resolved. LIVES Defib Pack £106.00 12 February 2020 13 A PENSIONER REMINISCES: A TALE BY TERRY MAYO e travelled down the rutted We picked up on the fact that rafting road which was the 780 for was available nearby and we were about 3/4 of an hour when we determined to have a go. We had Wspotted Camping Smok on the left. We recently whitewater rafted down the set up camp on a warm summer’s day, River Illecillewaet in the glacier national and did a quick tour of the facilities. A park of British Columbia, a tributary of large TV room was available. The toilet the Columbia River, and were up for it. block was clean with plenty of hot water, The trip begins in the village of and reminded me I needed a shower! Sromowce Wyzne-Katy and ends in the We saw on a hilltop an abbey that we resort town of Szczawnica, 18km down could explore. It was occupied by a the Dunajec River gorge. It was a shock group of close order monks who were to find there was no white water, but it sworn to silence for periods of up to five seemed like an interesting trip. years! This was the year when they were We joined a chaotic queue and again allowed to speak, and in the woods struggled with the language to buy our below the abbey, a market and fair was tickets, but were rewarded in the end, being held and the next day we observed and climbed onto our vessel. It turned some of the abbey inmates on their day out to be a beautiful ride with two out exercising their lungs. And they colourfully dressed Poles punting us were chatting up a group of nuns! The down river for the 18km. Lovely views, day following we had some housekeep- stairs and ramps, the highlight is the had a kipper on my head! and we could clearly see walkers passing ing to do on the campsite, and we had a enormous cave at the deepest level of 160 Later, we smelled out an Indian through a customs post in Slovakia. rest day before we found out what was and see. We did a tour round the city had obtained a free map of the city that metres. restaurant and through a doorway that Before we left Poland we thought we involved in getting in to Krakow 6km centre in a horse and cart (I think that’s had lines drawn down the streets It is like a cathedral with enormous still had the bullet holes from wartime should visit what was arguably the away. what it is called), and ate some cake and indicating what trams went that way, chandeliers and exquisite wall carvings weapons, we saw the sign Bombaj fourth loveliest lake in the world. We It turned out to be relatively simple. A drank several coffees in the most and I still have it. Probably the routes all fashioned in salt crystals. The mine Tandoori and knew we were in the right made for the car park operated by local bus stop was found almost outside the expensive coffee shop on the planet in have all been changed now! no longer produces salt, but various place! Gorals and opted to be transported by camp entrance that took us right up to the main square in the sunshine! We heard that a trip to a coal mine artists were invited to carve these I settled for the ‘piers z kurczaka w horse and cart. Morskie Oko (eye of the the tram terminus, and a tram into the Later in the afternoon, the local TV was on the cards, and not very far away, wonderful masterpieces. During the bardzo ostrym sosie Vindaloo’ with ‘ryz sea) is one of the most popular centre of Krakow ran every few minutes. company were setting up for a TV so we trotted off to the railway station to war, the Nazis gave it over to aircraft smazony’ and Sally had the ‘piers z destinations in the Tatras and is well Tram tickets could be obtained from any extravaganza to be televised from the get some information. Turns production. You completely kurczaka w sosie ze swiezego imbiru i ‘ worth the hike. I settled for forget how deep underground with ‘bialyaromatczny ryz basmati ‘ tobacco booth of which there were square, and it was fascinating to watch out that the mine was In the the ‘piers z When you get there, it takes about half plenty, and they were validated at a them preparing for the evening concert. town of Wieliczka just 8km you are, but after another set Sounds delicious eh? And washed down an hour to stroll round it. With crystal ticket ‘validator’ in the tram. Krakow is a We did stay and watch the beginning away, and the trains ran quite kurczaka w of tunnels and staircases you with a bottle of Kurpiowsky. clear water it is a lovely experience. We stunning city and there is so much to do before making our way to our tram. We frequently so we bought bardzo arrive at the inevitable It was time to leave, and our next arrived back at Ustup with a view to tickets for the following day. ostrym sosie souvenir shop before being destination was in front of us, setting of for new adventures in the This world heritage site is a Vindaloo’ whisked to the surface in a Zackopane in the Tatra mountains, on morning... must see place for any visitors modern day lift. A half-an- the Czech border. We settled for the to Krakow. I had seen photos on the hour wait for a train and we were back campsite at Ustrup as we almost ran the HELP IN THE internet, but nothing prepares you for in Krakow in time for another coffee in site owner down in his anxiety to wave GARDEN REQUIRED just how jaw dropping this place is. the square. We found out later there us into his field. We only had two other Almost as soon as you enter the mine were plenty of tour buses we could have guests sharing with us. They turned up DUNHOLME LODGE you begin your descent down 380 steps opted for at a third of the price! on a motorcycle and quickly got out 2020 SEASON to level 1. The following day we saw a little more their destructive pattern ponchos, Then you enter quite large tunnels of the city when we visited what was the spread them between a fence and their where you begin the tour. It takes you Jewish Ghetto during the war. We got bike, and with their bedrolls under the Only basic experience necessary, but it’s through many tunnels and caves which invited into a Jewish museum next to a ‘awning ‘ settled down to make a cuppa. essential to have energy, enthusiasm are all subtly lit and contain many, many crammed cemetery, where we were These soldiers were very adept at and a willingness to learn. salt carvings. Leading down many easy asked to wear a ‘kippah’. First time I’ve looking after themselves! Mainly weeding and tidying paths and borders WELTON PATIENTS’AND DOCTORS’ ASSOCIATION (PDA) Hours are very flexible, but 10 per week LATEST NEWS FROM JANET GODDARD ON 01673 862570 required and more for the period before Due to space constraints within some parish the format will be as in previous years. Raffle Dates for your 2020 diary each garden opening in May and June. magazines I am attempting to keep this brief! prizes welcome! n PDA Spring Lunch April 24 Spring Lunch tickets will be on sale from March Don’t forget to support the PDA through the n May Fair Plant Sale Friday 8 May 9, telephone 01673 862570 Co-op Community Champions for the period n Autumn Fayre October 24 For more information contact The Stringing Nettles have agreed to entertain March 8, 2020 to June 6, 2020. n Christmas Lunch December 4 [email protected] or again prior to the meal. Any questions about the We will be holding our usual plant sale at the menu, timings etc. please give me a call otherwise May Fair. Further details nearer the time. call 01673 860356 14 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 2019 n 144 FINANCE continued Conservation/General Grounds Works (incl n 146 CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS Parks) Hire of Village Hall £2,225.00 w The Chairman stated that he was surprised at Grass Cutting £4,800.00 how much litter was in the Northfield Park Play Sudbrooke News £2,650.00 area and urged users to put their litter in the Play Equipment & Inspections Svcs £700.00 bins provided. Christmas Tree £300.00 Sports Day £100.00 n 147 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED Woodcarving maintenance £100.00 SINCE LAST MEETING AND CIRCULATED Millennium Stone Lighting £250.00 TO MEMBERS VH Play Equipment Maintenance £1,000.00 w *Circulated to residents email list Tennis Courts Maintenance / Repairs £65.00 Nov 8: News from the ICO Sportsfield Expenses £500.00 Nov 14: Flooding update from WLDC Purchase of Benches £700.00 Nov 14: Community Lincs – Facilities News CCTV £100.00 Nov 18: LALC Weekly News Council Tax Support Grant Nov 21: Lincolnshire County Council Policy Total £26,900.00 Consultation Information 2021-2022 – Admissions That Sudbrooke PC Precept £26,900.00 upon Nov 24: Letter re Lincolnshire County Council West Lindsey District Council unanimously Pension Fund – Employer monthly Resolved. It was noted that this had not contributions increased from the current financial year. *Nov 28: Call Connect Christmas promotions *Dec 1: Notification of theft of quad bikes, n 145 CLERK’S REPORT Sudbrooke w The Clerk reported that the Clerks Network- Dec 2: LALC News ing Day held at Cranwell on November 27 had Dec 4: WYPF Pension Fund Matters November been informative and useful. Dec 5: Latest news from the ICO w Following the appointment of the new Play Equipment Inspector, a list of works required n 148 DATE OF NEXT MEETING had been received. This would be an agenda w Thursday 2 January 2020 – 7.30pm, Village item for the next meeting of the Council. Hall. HELP WANTED An advertising Manager is required to assist the Editor of the Sudbrooke News. This voluntary post involves sending out accounts for the advertising and seeking new advertisers for our magazine. The advertising in the magazine offsets some of the printing costs. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council on: [email protected] February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 15 PARISH COUNCIL REPORT SUMMARY OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JAN 2, 2020 w Parishioners items: A resident had costing residents money to maintain. drawn attention to the overgrown hedge Please pass your thoughts to any Parish on Wragby Road – from last house to the Council member or email the Clerk on entrance to the Scout camp – which had [email protected] still not been cut back. LCC Highways had w Planning Matters – Neighbourhood Plan: stated that this work would be carried out The Referendum for the Neighbourhood with some urgency in the Autumn, but to Plan will be held on Thursday 13 February date it had not been cut back. This would 2020 in the Village Hall. It will be be pursued enlisting the support of County conducted in the same way as any election Councillor Mrs Sue Rawlins. and poll cards will be arriving shortly via w CCTV at the Village Hall: This had now West Lindsey District Council. Please use been upgraded with additional cameras to your Vote. increase safety of the site. The Referendum copy of the w Future of tennis courts/Multipurpose Neighbourhood Plan is on the parish Sports area: The Parish Council would website. Hard copies can be viewed at appreciate comments from residents on Nettleham Library, in the Sudbrooke how this area can be used more Village Hall or by contacting Councillors effectively. It is a large play area which is Peter Heath, Mrs Barbara Bingham or Bob seldom used and is attracting vandalism Waller. SUDBROOKE VILLAGE HALL REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 504143 VACANCY The Village Hall Management Committee is a Registered Charity that maintains the Village Hall so it can be used and enjoyed by the people of Sudbrooke and beyond. We are currently looking for someone to help with the running of the Village Hall bar by becoming a Joint Licensee. No experience is necessary as full training will be given. Are you: Over 18? n Friendly? n Outgoing? n A car owner? (some collection of stock is needed) n Physically fit? (there is some lifting involved) n Willing to learn a new skill?

If so, please get in touch.

Please note: Applicants should be willing to undergo DBS checks as required by the Licensing Authority. This is a voluntary position although expenses will be paid.

If you need any more information please contact: [email protected] 16 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 GENERAL ELECTION 2019 GAINSBOROUGH RESULT Votes % +- SIR EDWARD LEIGH CON 33,893 66.4 +4.6 PERRY SMITH LAB 10,926 21.4 -7.3 LESLEY ROLLINGS LIB DEM 5,157 10.1 +3.0 MARY CAVILL IND 1,070 2.1 +2.1 Majority 22,967 45.0 +11.9 Turnout 51,046 66.86 -1.10 SUDBROOKE WALKING CLUB WITH MIKE HALLIDAY – 01522 754686 n JANUARY WALK n FEBRUARY WALK w We decided to walk through Willingham w Weather permitting we plan to do a circular Woods making use of the woodland roads walk of seven miles from Binbrook in the which have a firmer surface than the Wolds. surrounding grassed areas many of which Our walk takes us over Binbrook Top with were waterlogged. stunning views in all directions. The weather was fine throughout the seven- We hope to see snowdrops in full bloom in mile walk with some sunny intervals. the woods at Thorpe le vale. The woods are a delight at any time of the Walkers should meet at the village hall at year and provide enjoyment and exercise for 9.30am and are advised to wear a waterproof many people. coat, wear suitable footwear and bring a drink Tree plantings are mostly conifers, but there and a snack. are patches of deciduous trees. We walk on the first Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome to join us. February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 17 PUBLIC MATTERS WITH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR BOB WALLER LATEST NEWS UPDATE efficiency through delegation and decision making w A lot has happened in the last few months; a new from front line managers. Mr Knowles was Government, Brexit is now on course for the end of formally the Executive Director of Resources and January and not least a new Chief Executive and Finance and has been at the council for over seven structure at West Lindsey District Council. I am years. sure that many of you agree that it is time to put Applications for the renewal of garden waste the Westminster in-fighting to one side and through the Green Bin scheme can now be made concentrate on moving forward, concentrating on line through the WLDC website. The council is more on local issues. pleased to say that the cost for the scheme The Neighbourhood Plan for Sudbrooke has remains the same for the third year running, £35 passed the examiner’s scrutiny stage and is going for each green bin. The scheme has been a success to the referendum, with voting taking place on with less now going into landfill. The first February 13 at the Village Hall. Hopefully you have collection is March 26. all received your polling card from WLDC. Voting is The West Lindsey Community Awards 2020 is obviously a personal choice, but I would encourage now accepting nominations, with the closing date you to vote in support of the plan. being Friday 6 March. It has taken a lot of time and hard work by many Do you know someone who goes out of their way volunteers over the last three years to get to this to help others? Then don’t let their hard work go stage. The plan, if voted for will protect and unnoticed-nominate them for an award. There are enhance your village for years to come. You will seven categories; Contribution to the Environment, not be voting for a political party and when the Young Citizen of the year, Good Neighbour, plan is adopted by WLDC it will not change, even if Contribution to the community, Contribution to the Government changes. Sports, Contribution to Wellbeing and Contribution At the end of last year, the Head of Paid Services to Arts and Culture. Further details and nomina- at WLDC retired, this position was not advertised tion forms can be found on www.west-lindsey.gov. and a new structure was put in place with the uk/community-awards. appointment of Mr Ian Knowles as CEO. The new The awards will be presented at a special dinner structure will save money and hopefully increase in April at Hemswell Court. READERS’ LETTER YOUR CORRESPONDENCE n NUISANCE SCHOOLCHILDREN bowl has been in the middle of the road (they do check Dear Editor that we are not looking out of the window so they can do For a few years now I have left a water bowl outside our this). I know which particular boys they are! drive for the dogs to have a drink and a container should The first day back after the Christmas and New Year they need a fresh supply. Most folk with a dog will know break, it has happened as we expected it would. where this is. Obviously during the school holidays it is left alone. I try to wash and change the bowl regularly (except It is a pity that they have nothing better to occupy when on holiday). their time while waiting for the bus, some of them arrive The school bus collects the children from outside our 15 minutes before it is due and by the time it arrives it drive and just lately they have found it hilarious to empty resembles the noisy playground. the contents over the path, and a couple of times the Name and address supplied 18 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 SUDBROOKE SENIORS We are a group of people aged over 55 years who meet each month for coffee and a chat. New members are always welcome so why don’t you come along and join us. There will probably be someone there that you know! WHERE? Sudbrooke Village Hall WHEN? The second Friday of each month at 10.30am SUDBROOKE VILLAGE HALL REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 504143 Sudbrooke Village Hall, the Bramham birthday parties. The modern Lounge and bar are available for hire. commercial style kitchen makes the If you book the Bramham Lounge or hall even more attractive as a venue bar area for a meeting/training course for large functions when catering is you can make use of FREE WiFi. required. These areas are suitable for smaller The well stocked bar with draught groups and meetings. beers can be booked with either the A slide/projector screen is now main hall or the lounge. available. Please ask for details when Further information: Sudbrooke booking Parish Council website: The hall is situated next to the village parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ playing field and play area, making it a Sudbrooke/ very pleasant venue for children’s Enquiries: Dave Rowley, Booking parties, wedding, christening and Secretary, 07539 604258. NEW EMAIL BOOKING ADDRESS [email protected] “

” 20 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 THE CHURCH DIARY WITH REVD PENNY GREEN – 01522 595596 [email protected] n JOIN US AT REEPHAM seems a pity not to let everybody partake of it. w In January, I launched a year in our churches But thou knowest, Lord, that in the end I will in which we are focusing prayer in a ‘Journey need a few friends. of Prayer 2020’. Keep me from the recital of endless details; As part of that journey, we are gathering give me wings to get to the point. Grant me together each month to pray together for an the patience to listen to the complaints of hour and then to share some social time. The others; help me to endure them with charity. next gathering is in Reepham Church on But seal my lips on my own aches and pains -- February 11 at 6pm for prayer followed by they increase with the increasing years and soup and social time at 7pm. my inclination to recount them is also increas- Do feel free to come along – if you are not ing. I will not ask thee for improved memory, sure about praying with other people, but just only for a little more humility and less would like some quiet time in church – we self-assurance when my own memory doesn’t always build in silence to our time together as agree with that of others. Teach me the well as ‘voiced’ prayer. Try it! glorious lesson that occasionally I may be Here is a prayer we all might pray – with a wrong. smile on our faces!! I haven’t found its author Keep me reasonably gentle. I do not have as yet, but it does ring true for me…. the ambition to become a saint – it is so hard ‘Lord, thou knowest better than myself that to live with some of them – but a harsh old I am growing older and will soon be old. Keep person is one of the devil’s masterpieces. me from becoming too talkative, and Make me sympathetic without being especially from the unfortunate habit of sentimental, helpful but not bossy. Let me thinking that I must say something on every discover merits where I had not expected subject and at every opportunity. them, and talents in people whom I had not Release me from the idea that I must thought to possess any. straighten out other peoples’ affairs. With my And, Lord, give me the grace to tell them so. immense treasure of experience and wisdom, it Amen.’ CHURCH SERVICES DATES FOR LOCAL CHURCHES FEBRUARY Sun 2 Stainton by Langworth 9.15am Holy Communion Mon 17 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Mon 3 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Tue 18 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Tue 4 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Sun 23 Langworth 10.45am Holy Communion Sun 9 Barlings 9.15am Holy Communion Mon 24 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Mon 10 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Tue 25 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Tue 11 Sudbrooke 9am Morning Prayer Wed 26 Cherry Willingham 7pm Communion for Sun 16 Langworth 9.15am Holy Communion Ash Wednesday Sudbrooke 10.45am Morning Praise Thu 28 (01522 753119) 2.30pm Tea Service February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 21 THE SUDBROOKE LOCAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ? QUIZ NIGHT ? ? FEBRUARY 14 ? ? MARCH 13 ? ? APRIL 10 ? ? MAY 8 ? ? ? ? JUNE 12 ? ? JULY 10 ? ? AUGUST 14 ? ? ? SEPTEMBER 11 ? OCTOBER 9 ? ? NOVEMBER 13 ? DECEMBER 11 ? The Village Hall bar opens at 7.30pm, with the quiz starting at 8.15pm.

February 2020 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ 23 English Tuition Due to unforeseen n events, Scothern Players Years of experience teaching have had to postpone GCSE and A-level English n their production until Exam skills improved and later in the year resources provided LINCOLNSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Registered Charity No. 1000724 Mrs Pearce MA Honours English Lincoln Branch CRB checked LINCOLN BRANCH MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING 2020 Saturday 8 February 2020 QUEEN’S PARK COMMUNITY HUB SOUTH PARK LINCOLN LN5 8EN from 1.45pm-4pm After Branch meeting business has been completed we will be celebrating 30 Years as part of Lincolnshire Family History Society Telephone 01522 690332 With a quiz and refreshments ALL MEMBERS WELCOME Mobile 07885 969661 For more info, contact Tracey on 07941 245322 24 http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Sudbrooke/ February 2020 INFORMATION STATION WHO, WHERE, WHEN AND WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES SUDBROOKE PARISH COUNCIL Emergency...... 999 Clerk to the council: Police...... 101 Mrs C M Myers, 94 Jubilee Close, Jubilee Park, Fire & Rescue...... 01522 582222 Cherry Willingham LN3 4LD...... 750531 Ambulance Service...... 08450 450422 Email: [email protected] PSCO Jackie Parker...... 07973 842368 Chairman: Peter Heath...... 595061 WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL Vice-Chairman: Main number...... 01427 676676 Bob Waller...... 753017 Out-of-hours...... 01427 613960 Members: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Lyn Etheridge...... 750905 Flood line...... 0845 9881188 Ian Russell...... 754984 Incident hotline...... 0800 807060 Andrew Cottam...... 750470 LINCS COUNTY COUNCIL Mike Turnbull...... 752245 Main number...... 01522 552222 Barbara Bingham...... 595654 Emergency planning...... 01522 582220 Stuart Hewson...... 750065 Treasurer: HEALTH SURGERIES Bridget Solly...... 01673 857580 Nettleham Health Centre...... 01522 751717 County Councillor: Welton Health Centre...... 01673 862232 Sue Rawlins, Badgers Holt, Friesthorpe Road, SCHOOLS Buslingthorpe...... 01673 885545 Sudbrooke Pre-School...... 753938 Email: [email protected] Ellison Boulters...... 01673 862392 District Councillor: William Farr...... 01673 866900 Bob Waller (also Parish Cllr)...... 753017 Cherry Willingham...... 01522 751040 Scothern After-School Club...... 07944 709024 MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Edward Leigh, 20 Union Street, LN8 3AA...... 01673 849461 UTILITY COMPANIES Email: gcca.uk@btconnectcom Electricity Central Networks...... 0800 6783105 SUDBROOKE VILLAGE HALL HIRE Gas – National Grid...... 0800 111999 Dave Rowley...... 07539 604258 Anglian Water...... 08457 145145 Severn Trent Water...... 0800 7834444 CLERGY Yorkshire Water...... 0800 1573553 Reverend Penny Green...... 595596 NETTLEHAM LIBRARY [email protected] Opening Times...... 01522 782010 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE Tuesday-Friday: 1-5pm FEATURED ON THIS PAGE, THEN Saturday: 10am-12noon EMAIL [email protected] WHAT’S ON IN SUDBROOKE AND SCOTHERN 25th Lincoln Scouts...... 753689 Sudbrooke Seniors...... 750852 Sudbrooke Gardening Club...... 751198 / 750031 1st Scothern Brownies...... [email protected] HOME SECURITY ADVICE Dave Cook...... 422706