A very Happy Easter The Christ is risen! V O I C E One of the most beautiful Easter hymns is Now the green OF SOUTH LAFFORD blade riseth from the buried grain. It reminds us that Jesus appeared from the empty tomb, just as at this time of the year grain springs up from the ground after apparently dying in the winter earth. And it finishes by addressing Jesus:

When our hearts are saddened, grieving or in pain, April/May 2015 By your touch you call us back to life again; Issue No. 125 Fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been: for and from the communities of Love is come again, like wheat that springs up green. Aunsby Scott Willoughby Dembleby Folkingham Newton Swarby So Easter is a time for remembering new life, and for allow- Pickworth Crofton ing the powerful love of Jesus, the love that conquers Laughton Haceby Walcot death, to come in to the areas of our being which have been dead or bare. That’s why we are inviting everyone in the parish to a party after 10 o’clock Easter Day service at Newton – for Easter is the happiest and most hopeful day of the year for Christians.

But Jesus’ victory over the forces of death were bought at a price. Our Maundy Thursday service will remember the Last Supper, when Jesus dined with his friends the last night before he died. And we shall remember the way he washed the feet of his disciples – the Lord of all acting as a servant to his people and doing a menial task. And the next day, Good Friday, he opened wide his arms for us on the cross in the ultimate symbol of sacrificial love – God dying for man. Initially he seemed to be defeated by death but then he overpowered it and rose again to bring us new life and new hope.

Do join us at any or all of our services for Holy Week and Easter this year, as we remember and re-enact the journey of Jesus into Jerusalem to suffer, die and rise again for us. You would be most welcome. And a very happy Easter to you all.

Every blessing, Revd Nick Munday (Rector)

St Andrew's Church , Folkingham Good Friday 3rd April at 6 p.m.

The South Lafford Choir with organist Liz Hill and Conductor Alwyn Kirk The Cross of Christ

A devotion for congregation and choir Please come and hear the beautiful music and Easter readings

1 Parish of South Lafford Holy Week and Easter: The Journey of the Cross Palm Sunday March 29th 9.00 a.m. All-Age Worship ASWARBY, followed by walk to Aunsby 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist with Procession AUNSBY Monday of Holy Week March 30th Night Prayer and Meditation: thinking 6.30 p.m. SWARBY about the Last Supper Tuesday of Holy Week March 31st Night Prayer and Meditation: thinking 6.30 p.m. DEMBLEBY about the Crucifixion Wednesday of Holy Week April 1st Night Prayer and Meditation: thinking 6.30 p.m. PICKWORTH about the Resurrection Maundy Thursday 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) FOLKINGHAM April 2nd Celebration of the Last Supper with Foot- 7.30 p.m. THREEKINGHAM Washing and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday 1.00 p.m. Walk with the Cross to Green Hill From OSBOURNBY church returning for The Last Hour - service of readings and April 3rd 2.00 p.m. OSBOURNBY CHURCH silence for Good Friday The Cross of Christ - A devotion for con- 6.00 p.m. FOLKINGHAM gregation and choir Easter Day 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) FOLKINGHAM April 5th 10.00 a.m. All-Age Easter Eucharist with Party and NEWTON Easter Egg Hunt

What are the different church services like? Several people have asked me to explain what the difference is between our various services. We have two sorts of communion service. This is where people come up to the altar rail to receive the bread and wine, symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, or a blessing. The communion service is unique to Christianity, and it was a special command by Jesus to his disciples, to eat and drink in memory of his death and resurrection. The Parish Eucharist is in modern language. We usually sing hymns and there is a sermon. It lasts about an hour. The Parish Eucharist happens in one of our churches every Sunday at 11 o’clock. It is the focus of unity of our parish, the heart-beat of prayer and worship. We sometimes use an All Age Eucharist which is shorter and simpler. A Choral Eucharist has music led by the South Lafford Choir. Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) is a simple communion service in the traditional language of 1662, using readings from the King James Bible. We use this service on Thursday mornings and sometimes at early morning services on Sunday. There is often a short sermon. We also have different types of services which do not have communion. Morning and Evening Prayer are typically Anglican – shorter services, sometimes in traditional, sometimes in modern language, concentrating on hymns, prayers and Bible readings, including readings from the psalms of David and canticles (poems). Choral Evensong is a variation of Evening Prayer with hymns and sung psalms and canticles. Night Prayer is a very short service of the same kind as Evening Prayer, but designed as a service at the end of the day. All Age Service is a version of Morning Prayer mostly in lively modern language, but designed to appeal to people of all ages. It starts and finishes with the lighting and extinguishing of candles. If you haven’t been to a service before, this would be a good one to start off with. You are always welcome to join us for any of our services around the parish. Revd Nick Munday (Rector)

2 Simon Wright – An Appreciation

Having ‘discovered’ Folkingham in 1999 we invited Simon and Jane, who had been our neighbouring farmers in Bloxholm, around for a bit of supper. They, like us, fell in love with the village and its people and we were delighted when they bought The Barn and we became neighbours once again.

After tremendous hard work, vision and foresight, they transformed the old barn into the wonderful home it is today and quickly became part of village life.

Simon convinced me that I should join him on the Parish Council and, like him, do my bit. He was a keen supporter of ‘getting things done’ in the village: the new football pavilion, the allotments and the soon to be built playground all received his enthusiastic backing. He was also a big supporter of St Andrews Church, serving on the DCC, and was Folkingham’s representative on the Deanery.

Above all things he loved country life: both shooting and picking up with faithful dogs; his fishing exploits and how that wonderful salmon slipped his hook; he was the official dispatcher of injured deer; he even flew his own plane inspecting crops all over the county.

We shared many hours with his beloved Jacob’s sheep, worming, vaccinating, lambing and moving them from field to field. I suppose it was a way of him keeping in touch with a farming life that started with him in his boyhood, a life he lived and a life he loved.

But mostly he was a character; a charming, generous man, whose warmth and kindness will be sadly missed. He lived life and enjoyed it; a true friend whose memory will live on in the village and with us for a long time

Ray and Lis Wright

A Saint for this Spring – St. George

There wasn’t much competition for a Saint to remember this issue. In the year when we are about to go to the polls to elect a new national government, my thoughts naturally turned to the patron saint of this part of the U.K. – . Actually, not much is known about St. George, apart from the fact that he died as a martyr in Israel and a monastery was dedicated to him in Jerusalem in the fifth century BC. His saint’s day is, of course, 23rd April.

He did not, in reality, slay a dragon and rescue a maiden so far as we know, but the story took hold quite early, and Edward III (1312-77) is supposed to have originated the cry ‘St. George for England!’

One of my favourite hymns is When a knight won his spurs in the stories of old. The last verse is: Let faith be my shield and let joy be my steed ‘Gainst the dragons of anger, the ogres of greed; And let me set free, with the sword of my youth, From the castle of darkness the power of the truth.

This reminds us that we should follow the example of saints like George and set great store by truth and high moral values, as we come to vote. And let us pray for the new M.P.s of all the and for our new govern- ment, that our country may be a beacon of truth, justice and honour throughout the world.

Revd Nick Munday (Rector) 3 Update from the District Councillor for Osbournby Ward Councillor Kate Cook I can’t believe how quickly the 11 months I do not claim for expenses as a District have gone since I was elected as District Councillor and I consider myself to have Councillor of Osbournby Ward! I have had a good working relationships with officers. very steep learning curve and I have worked I have been involved with licensing hearings tirelessly to get to know the residents of the and individual planning, council tax, housing Ward by attending Parish Council, Neigh- and anti-sociable behaviour cases, and I bourhood Plan and Village Hall meetings, have worked with Parish Councils, the Coun- coffee mornings and various events in the ty Council and our MP on issues regarding villages of the Ward ranging from Church flooding, Crown Estate evictions, highways events to village socials. I have been hon- (footpaths, speeding, street lighting and pot- oured to have been asked to take part in holes) school transport and broadband. various events in the Ward such as lighting In addition to these issues, I am currently trying to find a solution to keep Osbournby the Beacon in Scredington on the Beacon’s Heritage Centre open as it is under threat of 1st anniversary; speaking at the Service of closure and I would also like to introduce Installation for Reverend Nick Munday in cluster meetings in Osbournby Ward for rep- Threekingham; opening the newly refur- resentatives from the different Parish Coun- bished village hall in Silk Willoughby; judging cils in the Ward as I find that lots of them entries and singing with my husband in share the same issues. Osbournby’s fete (!), presenting prizes in I am available to discuss issues with resi- Wilsford’s Horticultural and Produce Show dents at any time on 07986 262852 or via and playing “egg roulette” in ’s Vin- email [email protected] tage Day (incidentally, I lost!) and I am also on twitter @CllrKateCook and I have only missed one District Council meet- facebook kate.cook.9465. ing in the 11 months since being elected due Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be to a family holiday and I have attended non- your District Councillor over the past 11 compulsory member briefings at the District months and I hope to continue to represent Council at every opportunity in order to keep Osbournby Ward from May. as informed as possible. Parish e-mail list Karen Clarke of Threekingham is currently setting up an e-mail list for the Parish of South Lafford. The aim is to keep people up-to-date with services and events in the parish. There will also be a separate list for activities for children and young people. The Voice will remain our main reference point, but the e-mail list will provide additional information and a regular update, approximately once a month. We shall be using a secure web-based application for multiple e-mails and your details will not be divulged to third parties. You will not receive any junk mail. If you would like to join the list please fill in one of the forms available in your village church, or contact Karen at [email protected] or 01529 240984.

Mobile Library Service

The Mobile Library will stop at the locations Village Location Arrive Depart shown on the right on the following days: April 14th, May 12th, June 9th, July 7th Folkingham Churchfields Road 14:00 14:30 August 4th, September 1st & 29th. Pickworth Old Post Office 15:00 15:30 For queries and renewals please ring 01522 782010 Osbournby Church 15:45 16:15 4 AN APPLE A DAY BY DAVID E ANDERSON

This is the tale of my mate Fred Then all four of the medics went into a huddle Who was as fit as a fiddle but lived in dread To seek a solution to this culinary muddle That as he grew old and lost his teeth and his hair The result was announced and with undisguised glee He’d need the NHS for his comfort and care. They would rush Fred to the hospital – to the local A and E

You see, folks would joke and make fun Fred was loaded onto a stretcher come chair About our dear NHS and how badly it’s run And secured to a trolley in the ambulance rear But it had its effect ‘cos he’d ‘work out’ each day With flashing blue lights and an ear-splitting scream And eat an apple to keep the doctor away They set off like a train with a full head of steam

This was his undoing without a shadow of doubt They crashed through deep potholes and hit the bumps hard When he choked on a Pippin which wouldn’t come out On a road surface reminiscent of a bomb maker’s yard Though Fred kept on coughing and trying to speak But it had no effect on the Pippin, stuck fast in Fred’s throat He couldn’t budge the apple and began to grow weak As he gasped, wheezed and coughed and at times well near choked

Well they called for a doctor but there wasn’t one free They arrived at the hospital braking hard at the last So they rang 1-1-1 and a nurse said, ‘I see’ Having broken the speed record of the year just gone past ‘I’ll send you an ambulance and a first responder as well’ But all this was lost, cos due to staff cuts and trimmin’ ‘There should be one around – I’ll give them a bell!’ They couldn’t admit patients who had half swallowed a Pippin!

Well they waited a while with poor Fred in a stew So they set off to find an alternative venue First responder, paramedic and ambulance crew Where the Cox’s Orange Pippin had a place on the menu They each asked him questions about his age and ethnicity They raced round the roads through each town and each city While Fred choked on his replies to this medical complicity But none had a bed for our Fred more’s the pity

‘Well what is the problem?’ asked the paramedic – at last And that was the last I heard of my mate Fred pointed to the apple part of which was stuck fast Still seeking an A and E with a bed is his fate He gazed at the apple with the bite Fred had taken But that piece of the Pippin proved the old adage I’d say And suggested in future he should stick to fried bacon Eating an apple each day keeps the Doctor away!!

Osbournby School Report

The children of Osbournby Primary have thoroughly enjoyed participating in ‘Forest‛ Club, organised by Children‛s Woodland Adventures. Not only has there been an after school club, which will continue next term, but also curriculum based activities during school time, including shelter building, campfire making & cooking, bug hunting, nature learning activities & wild woodland games. ‘Skippy John‛ from Skipping4Life visited school this term and worked with all year groups to teach various skipping skills. The aim is to encourage children and adults to skip for health, fun and fitness whilst promoting modern and traditional skipping games. The pupils then presented a ‘show‛ in in front of their parents/carers at the end of the school day.

The school had a visit from a speaker for the local Guide Dog Association this term. All the children loved William, the working guide dog! The school are hoping to help with fundraising for this important charity. The whole school raised a fantastic £202.80 for Comic Relief (RND) on Friday 13th March by wearing non uniform and some children taking part in a talent show, which raised a lot of laughs as well as money!

5 Osbournby and surrounding villages First Responder Group

I am the First Responder Development for the South Central of the County, and one of the groups that I support is the Osbournby (and surrounding villages) First Responder Group, who currently provide emergency pre-hospital care to patients who have called 999 and are waiting for the arrival of an Ambulance. The group currently covers Osbournby, Scredington, Spanby and surrounding villages. In recent months the group has been successful in recruiting 3 new members, all whom are now fully trained and operational. Currently the members respond at Level 2 which means they can be called to Medical Emergencies such as breathing difficulties, heart problems, stroke, diabetic problems, epilepsy, unconscious patients, as well as a variety of other medical conditions. All LIVES members are volunteers and do not receive any financial support nor claim any expenses, with all funding being secured through donations and fund raising activity. All donations gratefully received, and you can donate through LIVES website at www.lives.org.uk quoting Osbournby First Responders group or if you are interested in becoming a LIVES first responder please get in touch!

Neil Chadwick Osbournby First Responder Group 07761 544478 [email protected]

Osbournby Village Hall OSBOURNBY 50:50 CLUB THE TOP TEN BEATLES We are re-commencing the monthly 50:50 TRIBUTE BAND village draw from March until the end of the year. Saturday 11th April Last year 30 lucky winners shared £556 in 7.30 for 8 p.m. prize money. Ticket price £17.50 to include supper. It is just £1 per month for a number. There will be a bar. Please help to support your village Church and Contact Libby 01529 455885 or Ann 455335 also have a chance each month to win some to purchase your tickets. cash. Want to dress up? We would love that Numbers from and there will be a prize. Derek 455344 If not come as you are – No pressure!! Ros 455467

Threekingham community website is back after a complete redesign by Manni Kluger with lots of local information and news covering Threekingham, Spanby and Stow as well as games, useful links and a gallery of photographs from the past and present. Have a look at www.threekingham.org.uk

6 Folkingham Village Hall committee would like to thank the SLEACM Trustees for their generous donation towards a new boiler for the Village Hall. This is now installed thus allowing this important venue to stay open for the use and comfort of the local community.

The women's world day of prayer The Folkingham Race Night was held in Folkingham village hall on Fri- On March 7th you could hear voices shout- day 6th March. This was a delightful service ing, “come on Number 8” or “come on No 2” - it was based on the people of the Bahamas as the horse races were shown on the big and ladies came dressed In lovely bright screen. clothes. I would like to thank all who helped: This was a very enjoyable and happy occa- the many ladies who took part, Alan and sion. 100 people were treated to a delightful Anne for setting up, Liz Munday for the art meal and the evening raised £1,300 for the work, Steph for playing the piano, the ladies upkeep of our village hall. of the choir for helping us with the singing and Janet for her delicious Bahama Mama Thank you to all the cooks, tellers and help- cakes. - Yvonne ers who worked so hard.

Snowdrop Lunch at Willow Holt The weather was not very co-operative but in spite of that we had some 60 visitors and the lunch raised £436, which included some generous donations. We were very grateful for the considerable help we had from within the Village. Simon and Annetta Turner

Quiz and Curry Night The annual quiz and curry night held in Folkingham Village hall on 31st January was again a great success and a sell out. 130 competitors pitted their wits against each other and there was much friendly rivalry. Philip's questions were as varied as usual and had us all having to dig deep into our memories. The curry was as delicious as ever. Over £1,000 was made to upkeep our Millennium Green and £300 from the raffle went to The Shiva charity for the upkeep of the schools in Sri Lanka and Nepal. The Millennium Green Committee would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this such an enjoyable evening.

Whisper True She is a girl that time forgot I’ve lost the girl who was my bride She is a Lady of Shalott Though here she sits close by my side She left for pastures in the sky When will she ever whisper true She’s not the she that caught my eye And we shall once again be two

I remember when her smile met mine By DAVID E ANDERSON While sipping from the blood red wine Ever lively, on the go NB This short poem was written after observing the It hurts to see her now so slow effect of the symptoms of Dementia on close friends.

7 News from “The Five Bells” Pop-In Update

The Five Bells Residential Care Home is pleased On Monday March 9th Pop-Inners dined out to announce that we have some exciting events at the Four Seasons Garden Centre. We all coming up. On Thursday 2nd April we will be enjoyed a delicious two-course meal with holding our Easter Coffee Afternoon where there good choices for both dishes. We also felt will be a Raffle draw, along with tea/coffee and that the service was both friendly and effi- cakes, and lots of other activities so please do cient. come along if you can. We have been given the Pop-In celebrates its 15th birthday on April opportunity to welcome a company called “Living 23rd! We will mark this with another two- Eggs” for 2 weeks starting 30th March, which will course meal, this time at The New Inn, Folk- ingham on April 20th. See Jill, Yvonne or be a wonderful chance for Residents and Villag- Rosemary for details. ers to watch the process of chicks hatching, At least four of our members will be celebrat- something that touches everyone’s heart, no ing their 90th birthdays this year – what a matter how old you are! And on 27th March, we milestone! Will members please suggest have our favourite entertainer back, Jeremy ways of celebrating this in-house? Maybe, Hilliard, to musically entertain our Residents plus for example, you feel it might be both inter- another entertainer called Trevor will be visiting esting and amusing to display old photos of us on 4th April for lots of singing with the Resi- ourselves? Please let us know how you dents. We wish everyone a very happy Easter. would like us to celebrate!

FOLKINGHAM OUTINGS

Now that the weather is improving, our first trip this year is to Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire on Tuesday 14th April This property now owned by the National Trust is said to be one of the grandest and most perfectly finished houses designed by Robert Adam. It is set in 820 acres of beautiful parkland. Good restaurant, shop, plant sales and second hand book shop. Come along and have a good day out. Telephone Yvonne 01529 497598 Walcot Church Roof Fundraising The repairs to the church roof have now happily been completed but we still need to continue with various fundraising projects to rebuild our church funds! Second Hand Clothes Collection is 24th April and then another one in October. Total raised to date is £1,854. Please continue to save up your adult and children's second hand clothes, shoes & handbags. (no duvets, bric-a-brac or curtains please) We receive £400 per tonne collected. Sim- ply bag up and drop at The Grange in Walcot or The Old School, Pickworth whenever is conven- ient. Easyfundraising has raised over £473 to date. Please use it whenever you shop online - if you haven't joined already, there are very easy instructions on our website here: http://www.walcotchurch.co.uk/easyfundraisingorguk.html £250 raised to date on Reycle4Charity. Please remember to collect your old mobile phones & inkjet cartridges and pop them in the box in the Church or drop at The Grange in Walcot. Next collection: April 2015 and then another one in October. Mobile phones are especially lucrative! Yoga. A new course started last Monday 9th March. Another £100 raised from the last course bringing the total raised from yoga to £1,074. Contact Bev at [email protected] if you want to come along for a free trial and join us! 8 NEARLY NEW FASHION SHOW IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH U.K. TO BE HELD ON 9TH OCTOBER 2015 PICKWORTH We are holding our 3rd fash- ion show in aid of cancer re- MAY search on 9th October this FAYRE year and I am asking that any of you lovely ladies out there SATURDAY MAY 9th if have any suitable clothes FROM NOON TO 3 PM (sizes 8 to 20) hidden in the back of your wardrobe or in TEAS AND LIGHT REFRESHMENT, your drawers such as shoes, handbags, coats, dresses and evening wear which you are pre- SAUSAGE BAPS, TOMBOLA, pared to donate to this excellent cause please RAFFLE, A WIDE RANGE OF PLANTS, contact me. You all did us very proud last time so LUCKY DIP, BOUNCY CASTLE AND OTHER can we have the same again please? Previously ENJOYABLE GAMES FOR CHILDREN we made £1,870. Please contact me, Anita Wardlaw on 01529 It’s Spring again ...time to sort out your wardrobes & sell things you 497628 no longer want …and buy things you do!! CARDS You are invited to bring a friend to We will start selling cards to raise money for St. Andrew's church Folkingham on the first Satur- day of each month starting April 4th 2015. OUR SALE OF These will include a selection of embroidered QUALITY cards. All funds will go to the upkeep of St. Andrew's Church Folkingham. LADIES’ SPRING & SUMMER Swarby. St Mary’s and All Saints CLOTHING Church Garden Fete. Saturday 6th June 2 o’clock & ACCESSORIES at Harts Lodge, Swarby. Cakes, Plants, Bric a Brac, AT lots of games and teas. The Coggarth, 15 North St Osbournby Please come along! £3 entrance charge Saturday 11 April from Future dates for your diaries: 11am-3pm July 18th 40's night. October 24th German night. Please ring Claudette 01529 455 813 to arrange a November 28th Frank Sinatra anniversary time to bring your items for sale before 9 April concert Unsold items will need to be collected by 13 April please. All in Folkingham Village Hall 20% commission on sales will be Gift Aided to SS Tel Yvonne 497598 for more info. Peter & Paul,Osbournby & Macmillan Cancer Support Holland and Kesteven Antiques and Fine Art Society The next lectures are as follows: April 9th May 14th JERUSALEM, THE ETERNAL WANDERINGS AMONGST THE NOMADIC TRIBES CITY: a story of survival OF IRAN & AFGHANISTAN: searching for the woven ANN DAVISON art and symbolism of the Nomads. BRIAN MACDONALD

9 FOLKINGHAM PAST AND PRESENT HISTORY GROUP

A talk on First World War Memorials of by Michael Credland

Folkingham Village Hall 7 p.m. Wednesday April 15th 2015

Michael Credland was born at Metheringham and worked as an architect for over 30 years. He has a large collection of WW1 memorabilia and discovered the backgrounds and stories connected with the many WW1 memorials in Lincolnshire.

In May the Tank memorial on the Tritton road roundabout near the University in Lincoln will be unveiled. This has been designed by Michael there is a lot of interesting information at www.lincolntankmemorial.co.uk

Victoria Street Before and After School Club for Billingborough School Children Monday to Friday Lincolnshire, NG34 0NX 8.00am to 8.45am and Headteacher 3.30pm to 5.50pm. Mrs C Coyle BA PGCE Designated activities provided Tel/Fax (01529) 240437 by qualified staff. Mobile 07981 473380 Web: www.billingborough.lincs.sch.uk Excellence inTeaching Enjoyment in Learning

The school has been a hive of activity in recent weeks as the children in Reception and Year 1 have received more visitors as part of their “People who help us” project. Last week we welcomed members of the armed forces to school; the children donned cam cream and got their marching orders! The school nurse also dropped by to tell them about her job too. We have started two “Change4Life” clubs this month, one for lower and one for upper school. Senior pupils, trained by a county sports specialist, are helping run the weekly sessions which have been very well received by the participants. Our glass artist in residence helped children design unique coasters when she worked in school a fortnight ago. It was very exciting to unwrap them when they arrived back in school last week and see the final designs revealed at last! Grade 1 “OUTSTANDING” School in all areas, Ofsted Report June 2012

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FIVE BELLS RETIREMENT HOME Friendly & Reliable Service FULL RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CARE Parked every THURSDAY - ALSO in OSBOURNBY SQUARE approx. 8.45-9.25am Extra Care on Tannery Lane outside WALCOT CHURCH approx. 9.30-10.00am & FOLKINGHAM SQUARE approx 10.20-11.30am Home Care Helpline FOLKINGHAM VILLAGE HALL 11.30-12pm Care needs in your own home CarPark We can care for you Paul Vincent Call us on 01529 497412 or 497001 Tel 01469 569773, Mob. 079330 05861 28, Market Place, Folkingham 01529 307878 HANDYMAN/GARDENING www.qvsvets.co.uk Lawns & Orchards mown In House 24 hour Emergency Service Consultation by Appointment All types of hedges trimmed Qualified & Experienced, Fences erected and painted M.J.Fry B.V.Sc(1988)MRCVS Caring Staff Sheds painted and felted ROAD Garden clearance and rotovating SLEAFORD LINCS. NG34 8NY Licensed waste carrier Full Surgical Facilities Radiography & Ultrasound ALAN GARNER - WALCOT Scanning Tel: 01529 497143 Extensive Parking 13 Folkingham Flooring, Curtains and Blinds Folkingham Store CARPETS VINYLS WOOD LAMINATES 33 Market Place, Folkingham, NG34 0SE CURTAINS & ALL TYPES OF BLINDS Telephone: 01529 497231 Choose at home Free quotations Expert fitting Over 25 years experience Opening Times: Monday to Saturday: 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Phone Angie on - Sunday: 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. 01529 497560/ 07929 113451 Website - www.folkinghamflooring.co.uk Colin & Roxanne Campbell welcome customers old and new More than just a convenience store – LOGS a specialist deli that caters for all tastes and pockets News & Magazines, Off Licence, Tobacco DRY SEASONED HARDWOOD, KINDLING & COAL General Provisions – offering a wide selection of SMALL & LARGE LOADS DELIVERED Groceries, Frozen Foods, Confectionery,Cards, Gifts, Wrap Also: FIREWOOD PROCESSOR HIRE Takeaway Drinks & Snacks, Lottery, Mobile Phone Top Up, CONTACT: DAVID GUY FIREWOOD Payzone, Logs/Coal, Speciality Foods 01476 585775 / 07740 481762 Local Produce, Fresh Fruit & Veg Homemade Cakes & Savouries Delicatessen – stocking specialist Cheeses, Olives, Seafood Salads, Anchovies Also Agents for Laytons Dry Cleaning

PETE BARHAM Bourne Abbey Church Hall ELECTRICIAN Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. Contact Jenny Summers Small Jobs a Speciality 01529 497274 Reliable Service 0844 897 8000 www.slimmingworld.com ELECSA REGISTERED All Work Guaranteed Folkingham Based TELE: 01529 497837 MOB: 07767875270/07812560935

UPHOLSTERY & FURNITURE CONSERVATION

Hannah Weston Smith MA PGCE

Traditional or Modern, Re-covering or Total Restoration

Replacement Sofa Cushions – All varieties supplied & fitted

Everyday Furniture to Valuable Antique pieces undertaken T: 01529 497748 or 07734 819827

www.hannahandnails.co.uk

14 BILLINGBOROUGH CARS & COMMERCIALS LIMITED WEST ROAD BILLINGBOROUGH SLEAFORD LINCS NG34 0QU TEL: 01529 240397 FAX: 01529 240284 EMAIL: [email protected] OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7.30AM TO 5.30PM SATURDAY: 7.30AM TO 12.00PM MOT TESTING CENTRE GROUPS 5 & 7 FULLY QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS MOT’S, SERVICES, VEHICLE REPAIRS, TYRES, ALL YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS. COMPUTERISED DIAGNOSTIC FACILITY CARS, VANS & HGV. COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE.

veland Pest Solutions Ltd For all your Domestic, Commercial and Agricultural Pest Control needs. We provide specialist services for domestic pest control in the home and commercial contracts for a tailored, integrated pest control solution. Our technicians are fully qualified, insured and enhanced CRB checked to provide a wide range of pest control measures, from Moles, Wasps, Ants, Bed Bugs, Fleas, Rats, Mice, Rabbits and Squirrels through to Bird Proofing of buildings. For more information or a competitive quotation, please contact us on the numbers below. Pest Solutions Ltd Tel: 01529 241159 Mob: 07889 403538 e-mail: [email protected]

Range & Country Shooting Supplies 3-4 White Hart Mews, Sleaford. (Behind Iceland)

Come and browse our brand new shop for all your shooting needs. Airguns, Shotguns, Rifles, ammunition and all accessories.

Free parking outside Internet prices with a great Local service

Tel 01529 400359 / 07889 897516 www.rangeandcountry.co.uk

15 Scissor Sett Dog Grooming Salon at Folkingham EMMA DANCING DOGS Obedience & Fun Dog Training Tuesday evenings at POINTON VILLAGE HALL 01529 497015 Dancing dog demos - for fêtes, charity events, fun dogs shows. To book us to attend and perform with our 01529 497015 dancing dogs though the summer months please give us a Ring for an appointment. call. Large or small - we groom them all !! see web doubledogsdancing.com AMZ 2 CLEAN Weekly, fortnightly or just occasional COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Full Insured Cleaner Computer repairs Call Amy Garner 01529 497143 ‘THE WORKSHOP’ Picture Framing & Gallery transfer www.alan-denise.co.uk Originals, Prints, Cards, Notelets, Small gifts Over 19 Years of IT experience Photographs of local views Microsoft and Comptia certified Evening and weekend emergency callouts available 3a High Street, Osbournby, Lincs. NG34 0DN Contact Mark on 07980 663635 A wide range of mouldings in stock Plus bespoke hand finished frames to suit all tastes or Billingborough (01529) 240489 Pay us a visit or telephone [email protected] Alan or Denise on 01529 455411 www.cochranitservices.co.uk Opening Times: Tues-Fri 9am-1pm Sat 9am-12

Anybody interested in Amateur Dramatics in Billingborough?

We are looking for new members to take part in our productions or to help Backstage.

Please contact Karen Goodale

on 01529 240936 or 07958 162503

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HANDYMAN SERVICE & FLATPACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY. WOOD AND RESIN REPAIRS

WOOD AND RESIN REPAIRS TO WINDOWS, DOORS AND FRAMES.

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FOR A FREE SURVEY AND A SENSIBLY PRICED QUOTATION

CALL RICHARD ON : 07759 250424. 01778 421878.

OR EMAIL : [email protected]

FREE HOSPITAL TRANSPORT

For anyone who does not drive, or who is unable to drive because of Folkingham 100 Club Draw illness NSL TRANSPORT February: 0843 357 1556 £20 No.36 £10 No.90 £10 No.68 provide their own or private volunteer drivers to take patients to hospital appointments and return home. March: £50 No.22 £20 No.24 £10 No.84

17 BILLINGBOROUGH BOWLING CLUB Experienced bowlers and complete SMITH & BRITISH Interiors, Upholstery & Antiques beginners are all welcome. ~Struggling to decide on a paint colour or fabric for curtains? ~Don’t know where to start with enhancing your home? ~Looking for help & inspiration? Phone: We offer friendly advice & a professional service for all your Interior needs Toni on 01529 Call Sara on 01529 497748 or email [email protected] 240778 Barry on 01778 At your service! 421681

Regular Events Event Day Time Venue Holy Communion 3rd Thursday of the month 10.15 a.m. Five Bells, Folkingham

Holy Communion Thursdays 9 a.m. St. Andrews Church, Folkingham

Choir Practice Thursdays 7 - 8 p.m. St. Andrews Church, Folkingham

Pop-In Club Mondays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Folkingham Village Hall

Bingo First Wednesday Of Month 7.15 p.m. Folkingham Village Hall

Good Companions Alternate Wednesdays 2 - 4 p.m. Folkingham Village Hall

Mother & Toddler Group Mondays 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon St. Andrews Church, Folkingham

Folkingham Craft Group Thursdays 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Folkingham Village Hall

South Lafford Art Group Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Folkingham Village Hall 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bell Ringing Practice Tuesdays St. Andrews Church, Folkingham Learners 6.30 - 7.30 Belly Dance Group 7.30 - 9 p.m. (except Mondays Folkingham Village Hall Tel: Suzan 01529 455558 Bank Holidays) Sleaford & District Model Wednesdays 7.30 - 9 p.m. Osbournby Village Hall Railway Club

Youth Group Wednesdays 6.30 - 8 p.m. Threekingham Church 18 The New Inn Folkingham Telephone 01529 497211

A warm welcome is waiting for you at the New Inn. Here are some of our regular and up and coming events over the next few weeks

TUESDAYS Senior’s Special Lunch Just £4.95 for a homemade main course of the day, or £6.50 with a pudding

WEDNESDAYS Last Wednesday of every month is our Homemade, Authentic Curry Evening Discover a variety of curries from Asia

THURSDAYS Enjoy our Fresh Fish fried in our homemade lager batter, served with homemade mushy peas or garden peas, hand cut chips, bread and butter together with tea or coffee £7.50 normal portion, £5.25 small portion (Bookings advisable) Takeaway service available, just phone your order through

Now taking bookings for our French Evening Saturday, 25 April (Limited availability)

Treat yourself, your family and friends to our Top Quality Sunday Lunch, serving home cooked meats, homemade Yorkshire pudding, and freshly prepared veggies, followed by an array of homemade puds (Bookings advisable) Served 12 noon – 2.30 pm

Lunches served Tuesday - Saturday 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm Evening Meals served Tuesday – Saturday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Looking for a venue for an event - birthdays, anniversaries, walking groups or luncheon clubs, then contact us to discuss your requirements.

Open all day, Good Friday and Easter Monday, May Day and Whitsun Lunches served on all bank holiday Mondays

Outside Catering and/or bar facilities available, please call either Kate or Brian for further information. Diary of upcoming events Date Event Venue Page 2nd April Easter Coffee Afternoon Five Bells 8 9th April HKAFAS Lecture Osbournby Village Hall 9 11th April Beatles Top Ten Tribute Band Osbournby Village Hall 6 11th April Clothes Sale The Coggarth, 15 North St.,Osbournby 9 14th April Outing to Kedleston Hall Telephone Yvonne 01529 497598 8 15th April Talk on Lincolnshire War Memorials Folkingham Village Hall 10 20th April Pop-In’s 15th Birthday Meal New Inn, Folkingham 8 9th May Pickworth May Fayre Pickworth Church 9 14th May HKAFAS Lecture Osbournby Village Hall 9 6th June Swarby Church Garden Fete Harts Lodge, Swarby 9 19 Parish Services (for Easter Week Services see page 2) April May (continued) Easter day Easter VI Holy Communion Holy Communion 8.00 a.m. FOLKINGHAM 8.00 a.m. FOLKINGHAM 5th (BCP) (BCP) All-Age Parish 10th 10.00 a.m. Eucharist with Party NEWTON 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer ASWARBY and Easter Egg Hunt Easter II 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist PICKWORTH Holy Communion 8.00 a.m. AUNSBY Ascension Day (BCP) 12th Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer PICKWORTH 14th 9.00 a.m. FOLKINGHAM (BCP) 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist THREEKINGHAM 7.00 p.m. Parish Eucharist DEMBLEBY

Easter III Easter VII

9.30 a.m. All Age Service NEWTON 9.30 a.m. All Age Service SWARBY 19th 17th 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist SWARBY 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist NEWTON

3.00 p.m. Evening Prayer OSBOURNBY 3.00 p.m. Evening Prayer OSBOURNBY

Easter IV Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

9.30 a.m. All Age Service THREEKINGHAM 9.30 a.m. All Age Service THREEKINGHAM 26th 24th 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist FOLKINGHAM 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist FOLKINGHAM

3.00 p.m. Evening Prayer SCOTT W’’BY 3.00 p.m. Evening Prayer WALCOT May Trinity Sunday Group Parish Easter V 11.00 a.m. AUNSBY 31st Eucharist Churches Together 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer DEMBLEBY 6.00 p.m. THREEKINGHAM 3rd United Service 11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist OSBOURNBY

6.30 p.m. Choral Evensong FOLKINGHAM

METHODIST CHAPEL North St. Osbournby Services: Sundays at 9.30 a.m. once a month as announced (usually second Sunday of month) Minister: Rev. Martin Amery Tel: 01529 302289 Parish Priest: Rev. Nick Munday (01529) 497519 [email protected] Rural Dean: The Reverend Christine Pennock (01526) 832463 [email protected] Parish Administrator: Mrs. Belinda Osborn (01529) 240132 [email protected]

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