DVH = Village Hall; DC = Dunston Chapel; DSP = Dunston St Peters Church

EVENTS FOR MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2016 (DVH = Village Hall; DC = Dunston Chapel; DSP = Dunston St Peters Church) 6th MarMothering Sunday DSP 10.30am 10th Mar Hub DVH2 4pm 12th Mar Spring Craft Fayre – Free entry DVH2 4pm 18th Mar Lunch Club DC 12noon 21st Mar St Peters School service DSP 2.15pm 24th Mar Knit & Natter DC 2.30 – 4pm 25th Mar Good Friday meditation DC 6pm 27th Mar Easter Sunday service DSP 9am 7th Apr French Twinning Visitors arrive DVH …pm 10th Apr Bowls Club Open Day & practice Playing field 2pm 14th Apr Hub DVH 2 - 4pm 17th Apr Bowls Club Open Day & practice Playing field 2pm 24th Apr Bowls Club Open Day & practice Playing field 2pm 28th Apr Knit & Natter DC 2.30 – 4pm 12th May Hub DVH 2 - 4pm 20th May Lunch Club DC 12noon 20th May Fashion Show DVH 7.00pm 25th May Silver Sounds Quiz night DVH 7.00pm 26th May Knit & Natter DC 2.30 – 4pm

Dunston Church’s Together - SERVICES Mar 6 10.30am St Peters Apr 17 9.00am St Peters Mar 13 10.30am St Peters Apr 17 11.00am Chapel Mar 20 9.00am St Peters Apr 24 11.00am Chapel Mar 20 11.00am Chapel May 1 10.30am St Peters Mar 25 6.00pm Chapel May 1 11.00am Chapel Mar 27 9.00am St Peters May 8 10.30am St Peters Apr 3 10.30am St Peters May 15 11.00am Chapel Apr 3 11.00am Chapel May 22 11.00am Chapel Apr 10 10.30am St Peters

What do you call bears with no ears? B Year 7 new format–3rd Edition Dunston Dossier - February 2016 Supporting Dunston

Quarterly Dossier, the editorial team: Moira, Pauline, Sue & Russ Distribution team: Linda & Peter, Pam & Brian, Susan, Von & Kate, Helen & Roy, Debbie, Jean & Beth Future publications will be in May, August & November. The next edition of the Dunston Dossier will be May 2016 and the final time for contributions to that edition will be early May. We need a NERD! Someone with the interest and ability to help the Dossier team keep their web page up-to-date. Guidance is available ring 321919.

NOTABLE PERSONAL EVENTS AND MILESTONES Let us know if you have a BIG celebration or a few words of comfort for someone who needs it.

The sad loss of Mary Lamyman was felt across the whole village. An outstanding Christian lady, Mary was a friend and support to very many people and every community activity over the years. She is greatly missed.

 Welcome to new residents Albert & June Rogerson, we hope you will be very happy in Dunston  Sue Stocksley (formerly Post Office Cottage, Middle Street) passed away on the 12th December. Cared for in Peterborough Hospital and then Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice with fantastic staff. Her partner reports they had fond memories of living in Dunston before moving to Oakham, Rutland; where they were happy together for all too short a time.  John Beadley resident of Back Lane passed away on 8th February. Previously from Orchard Close and before that The White Horse Park, John was a cheerful retired steelworker, a keen fisherman and Blades supporter.  Mag Wilford previously a resident of Dunston passed away in January aged 98. She lived most of her married life in Chapel Lane and was a regular visitor to the lunch club until recently. A popular lady who will be missed by many. Dunston Parish Council DPC has a new Secretary. Contact details: Clerk to Dunston Parish Council – 18 Chapel Lane, Caythorpe, NG32 3EG – Tel. 01400 273742 / Mob. 07916 628673 email: [email protected] We still have a vacancy on the Parish Council. If you think you might be interested in joining, please attend a PC meeting (1st Monday each month at 7.30pm Village Hall) and let us know. Or contact the Parish Clerk. Neighbourhood Plan The six-week consultation of the draft plan has now ended. There will follow an analysis of responses, and a final draft will be passed to an inspector to ensure compliance, then put forward for a vote in a Parish referendum. The date is to be announced soon.

Dunston Twinning Association The twinning association is now into its 27th year and many long term friendships have been made with members visiting their friends for family occasions outside of the twinning events. Subscription is £30 per family per year. This year we had a few new families to join us in France, and 3 new English families with children have joined for the French families visit in April 2016. They are still looking for more families to join as there are French families with children keen to join; so if you want to know more please telephone Geraldine Gunner, Membership Secretary on 01526 323576 Ros Treadwell has offered to host some relaxed evenings during which she will aim to develop conversational French skills at a beginner/intermediate level. These are not French lessons as such but are a way to improve your French. From Wed, 24th February, beginning at 7pm. At Ros’ home in Dunston. I you would like to attend please confirm directly to Ros on the email address below. [email protected]

Sewing Bee - Thursdays 7 to 9 pm. Lamyman Room, Dunston Village Hall. Like help altering, making or creating clothing etc.? Come to the Sewing Bee on Thursday evenings. New to sewing or haven’t picked up a needle for years we’d be happy to help, with sewing machines suitable for beginners, patterns and books for inspiration. A small friendly group, with a wide variety of experience who enjoy a chat, work on our own projects and help each other. £3 per session. For info. call Jean on 320810 or on www.dunstonvillagehall.co.uk If you want to find out who loves you more, stick your wife and dog in the boot of your car for an hour. When you open the boot,.,who is happy to see you?

The B1188 Junction The campaign to make the B1188 safer around the Dunston junction and Wayneham Hollow is progressing slowly. The main proposer, Yvonne Bayliss has met with members of Lincs. County Council on site and strongly put forward the case for change. There have been more accidents and even a fatality since the campaign began. Thanks to Yvonne and we wish you success.

Dunston Village Hall Dunston Village Hall Management Committee is deeply saddened by the death of Mary Lamyman. Mary had been an active member of the Village Hall Committee since it was formed in 1983. Our community centre since 1948, the hall refurbishment is nearing completion, thanks to grants from the Big Lottery Fund–Awards for All, Dunston Parish Council and the Bernard Sunley Foundation. The heating and toilets have been upgraded with disabled, baby changing, and child friendly facilities. In 2016 the kitchen, walls & floors will have a “make-over”. Events: (see back page) Fashion Show Tickets on Sale at Dunston Hub £5 , from Jean Ford on 320810 or pre-book through www.dunstonvillagehall.co.uk Regular Activities Mon- 10am-3pm Upholstery 2.30-4pm Post Office 5.30-6.30pm Pilates 6.30-7.30pm Zumba/Latino Vibe 7.30-8.30pm Pilates 7.30-9pm Parish Council (1st Mon of the month) Tues- 10am-3pm Upholstery 6-8pm Silver Sounds Band 6.30-7.30pm Hulaerobics 7.30-8.3pm Circuit Training Wed 7-9pm Carpet Bowls (until April) Thurs 2-4pm Dunston Hub (2nd Thurs of the month) 2.30-4 pm Post Office 6.30-7.30pm Core Fitness 7.30-8.30pm Circuit Training 7-9pm Sewing Bee Bookings are available for: children’s parties, christenings, meeting venues, family celebrations, running a course or any regular activity. Contact: 01526 320810 to check availability or arrange a time to look around the hall. Website: www.dunstonvillagehall.co.uk

Dunston Hub - Tea, Coffee, Cakes & More. 2 to 4 pm. 2nd Thursday each month in the Village Hall Lamyman Room Cake & chat with a cuppa, stalls selling veg, cakes, jams cards & gifts, raffle and second hand books. A visiting mobile butcher, fishmonger, and Post Office. On-site health advice from EPOC & Metheringham Chemist. Everyone is welcome. Dunston St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School School ratings Dunston St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School has been named as the third best primary school in the whole of Lincolnshire in the SATs league tables. 100% of the Year 6 children last year achieved Level 4 or above in reading, writing and maths and 100% also made expected or better progress in all subjects since Year 2. They featured in the national newspapers as well as local!

New Year Clear-out To raise funds of £350 for new sports kits they are collecting old items:  CD’s & DVD’s  Laptops PC’s & tablets  IPad’s, IPod’s & mobiles  Game consoles & Games A box for donations will be kept in the school office Next school church service - all are welcome is on: Mon 21st Mar. at 2.15pm

IDEAS As the weather warms up and families are visiting the play area again, IDEAS aim to complete Phase 1 before Easter, with a path from the Car Park to the equipment. The facilities can then be used by youngsters of all abilities, as well as improved access for buggies and mobility wheelchairs. IDEAS together with the £2,000 allocated by the Parish Council, have the funding to proceed. The plan to provide a goal end has not enough support, so regrettably, following the installation of the path and 'Thank you' board, IDEAS will cease and no further fund raising or installations will be carried out by the current Group. A Big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our various fund raising activities over the past three years, and to the many sponsors and businesses who have given their unwavering support to this venture. To the youngsters of Dunston we hope you enjoy what IDEAS has provided - our legacy for your future. The IDEAS Committee: Jane, Diana, Pam, Pauline, Nick, Angy and Penny, AND all of the Young Ideas Team of fundraisers.

Do you know about CHIPS? Community Help in Particular Situations for those who need help to meet a pressing need and regular help is not available. Run by volunteers from Churches together contact Beth 321919, Sue 320946 or Pauline on 321996. Dunston Carpet Bowls Club – 2nd 3rd & 4th Wednesday each month – 7 -9 pm in the Village Hall- New members welcome. Contact Brian 323467.

Dunston St Peter’s Church Pentecost Sunday (11am on 15th May at the Chapel) is a prominent feast in the Christian year commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the remaining 11 disciples after the Resurrection of Jesus. Also called Whit Sunday, Whitsun meaning fiftieth day celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday. A joint fundraising event of A strawberry tea is planned by the Dunston Churches Together and San Damiano. The date to be confirmed. St Peters and the Chapel are jointly to support the Mite Fund which provides hydration sachets at 5p per sachet for babies at risk of dehydration.

Dunston Methodist Church Lunch Club – 3rd Friday each month - A popular event held at 12 noon, except for April, August and December - with 2 courses for £3.50. All are welcome to be in good company. Next meetings are 18th March, 20th May 2016. Knit & natter - last Thursday each month except for December & August. A group of knitters and crochet’ers meet to make garments and blankets for the needy. A friendly (chatty) group would welcome any newcomers. Mothers and Toddlers – each week on Mondays A group of Mums & Grandmas meets at 9am with their pre-school charges. A friendly and ever changing group welcomes new members for tea and chat. Contact Sarah Hastie 01526 321469 for more info.

Dunston Bowls Club – Regular matches Mon & Wed evenings, May to August. New members welcome! With membership for only £30 per year, it is good value and a relaxing activity for all ages. There will be 3 pre-season open days in APRIL on 10th, 17th & 24th at 2pm for members, visitors and potential members to practice and try out the green. These sessions are free with no obligation; only flat soled shoes are required, bowls can be borrowed on the day. The Club needs a new groundsman: duties are mostly grass maintenance and some help will be given. There is a small remuneration and membership fee included. For further info. on any of the above contact: Arthur Plummer 321360, Richard Phillipson 321245 or Russ McLuckie 321919 Evacuee visits Dunston after 75 years…. Sheila Simmons evacuated to Dunston in 1939-40 from Leeds with 2 sisters. She visited last Oct with Aggie Tye, Phyll Sands and Sheila Redshaw, and afterwards talked to pupils at St. Peters School about life as an evacuee. Read her full story on the website [email protected]

Nocton Gardening Club - Meet at MAC Ltd Leisure Buildings in Nocton on the first Thursday evening of the month at 7pm till 9pm. 3 March - Gardening at the front 7 th April - Growing Fuchsia 5 th May - Design your garden from scratch or to add more wow factors

Back to the 70’s/80’s – Sat 12th March- Live music disco Metheringham Village Hall 7.30 to midnight Star & Garter bar / First glass of Bucks Fizz free Shoulder pads & flares if you dare! A night of nostalgia. £10pp in advance Tkts:Hargreaves Sweet & Savoury, Caroline Rd Metheringham Fiona on 07572429953 or email: [email protected] £15pp on the door

Litter Attack- Someone is regularly throwing fast food packaging, as they approach the village from the B1188, generally on a weekend night. Whoever you are please, please stop! Please just take it home and put it in your bin.

ADVERTISERS Graham Fidling - Quality Mobile Butcher Mellors Farmers in Haltham. All meat is locally reared - also pies, eggs, groceries, cakes and pastries. Calls into Dunston on Thurs afternoons. For orders contact Graham Fidling 01507 526808 or 07866 805594

Mobile Fishmonger - Fish from Grimsby Variety of wet fish depends on availability. Frozen fish is also available. Calls into Dunston on Thurs afternoons For orders contact Pete Sellars 01652 678960

The Red Lion -17th Century Country Inn. B & B Chalets Award winning Bar & Restaurant - Sunday Lunch Carvery Middle Street, Dunston, Lincoln LN4 2EW 01526 322227 [email protected] www.redlion-dunston.co.uk

Bannisters Garage - Repairs, MOT & Servicing All Makes & Models of Vehicles Lincoln Rd, Dunston Call Len or Shaun on 01526 320659

PHD BOILER SERVICES - all your oil heating needs. OFTEC reg. Specialist in Oil Boiler Servicing; Repairs & Installation; Flushing; General Plumbing & Heating Works. Contact: Phil Door 01526 800020 Mobile: 07896 953456 email [email protected]

Metheringham singing for pleasure choir - An informal singalong session 8th May - Metheringham Church Hall from 2-4 pm Includes a cup of tea and cake.

LIFE meeting on Monday’s 10.30 to 12‘ish, could this group be for you? Life is full of ups and downs, a real rollercoaster ride. Sometimes it’s good to have a friend to talk with. In the LIFE group you will find friendly people. It’s about talking and listening together and sharing in what LIFE throws at us. It’s a happy, peaceful way to start the week. LIFE is a churches together meeting over coffee, conversation and prayer, lead by Sue or Beth. It is for anyone to come - when they want to / or are able to. LIFE is part of the wider church in Dunston It’s not about Church or religion although sometimes they come up in the conversation. It’s about everyday LIFE's joys and sorrows and you would be very welcome. Phone Sue 320946 or Beth 321919 if you want to know more There is no charge or donation.

ADVERTISERS STROMA - Dunston based pet, equestrian & smallholder feeds. Low prices & a reliable and cheap delivery. Most deliveries within 2 – 7 days. Free delivery approx. 3mile radius (Nocton, Metheringham, Potter & Blankney). www.stromaanimalfeeds.co.uk e-mail: [email protected] Contact Ed 07768 502168 Booking required Classes in Dunston Village Hall Spaces limited Zumba & Tone, Pilates & Huelarobics- Mondays-Pilates 5.30–6.30pm; Zumba/Tone 6.30–7.30pm; Pilates 7.30-8.30pm Tuesdays-Hulearobics 6.30-7.30-pm call Sue on:- 321715 or 07824 387162. Further details www.shape-fitness.co.uk

Live Happy with Slimming World Want to find out how you can eat fabulous food & still lose weight? Contact Pauline on 07951 218572 Join Pauline at Branston Village Hall Thurs at 9 or 11am K J GREEN LTD - GENERAL BUILDER All types of general building work undertaken Landscaping, Fencing, Decking, Brickwork, Paving, Jet washing Re-sanding of drives, Etc. ‘Phone Kevin on 01526 320291 / 07778048651 for a free no obligation quote

Q: What do you get when you cross fish and an elephant? A: Swimming trunks.