January 2016 Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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1 CONGRATULATIONS! South East elebrations this month. A new addition to the family for Chris CCropley and Katie Elston. Local Plan Consultation ocal Plan consultation dates Land venues have been announced for next year: Wednesday 13 January – Swineshead Village Hall and Pinchbeck Village Hall Friday 15 January – Parish Hall and Sutton Bridge Curlew Centre Monday 18 January – Old Leake Community Centre and Long Sutton Market House Wednesday 20 January – Kirton Town Hall Friday 22 January – Butterwick Village Hall and Donington Ruby Hunt Centre Monday 25 January – Village Hall Isaac John Cropley entered the Tuesday 26 January – Gedney world on Sunday, 22 November at Hill Memorial Hall 2.41 pm weighing 8lb 3oz. Doesn’t Newsletter Thursday 28 January – he look a cutie? Community Centre Best of luck to the three of them. Tuesday 2 February – volunteers Village Hall e currently need someone Friday 5 February – no election Wto take over a delivery British Legion Hall ohn Cropley was the only route and wondered if anyone Wednesday 10 February – Jcandidate prepared to stand would be willing to volunteer to Cowbit Village Hall to fill the vacancy left by Carole take it on. All will be between 3.30pm and Marshall on the parish council. On either the penultimate or last 7.30pm. Jon Tofts, elected in May, has week of each month you would already helped the council to receive your batch of newsletters embrace current technology. Let’s for delivery and have a few days to hope that John Cropley’s return to fit it in to suit your lifestyle. The the council will see further round that needs a deliverer is in initiatives made and some Snaith Avenue and Puttock Gate proactivity from the council as a up to and including the Bede whole. Cottages and constitutes thirty-five houses, a nice easy walking round. - no car or bicyle needed . If you would like to volunteer or would be happy to be put on a list Money talks. of volunteers please call Terry on But all mine ever says is 260275 or email him good-bye. [email protected]. 2 Village hall Phatt KNappii shake windows smashed The ship anton damage has hatt Knappii’s first pub gig (they have played at Holbeach United Woccured once again at the PServices before) seemed to go down well, drawing in a few Village Hall incurring people who’d not been to the pub before,.and they had the bar- unnecessary costs and propping regulars singing along at one point. inconvenience. Word is the culprits used a catapult and are from outside the village, so keep your eyes open for strangers.

Phatt Knappii (left to right): Terry Martin (guitar, vo - Their two forty-five minute cals), Martyn Hayes (Keytar, vocals) and Liz Martin sets featured songs from the 60’s (bass, vocals). to the present with four of their bouncy self-penned songs thrown in for good measure. Sarah Simms, owner of The Ship, gave her thanks to Phatt Knappii and said there was a decent turnout of locals and that she would like to book the band again some time in the new year. She also went on to say The Ship will be having a special Party New Year’s Eve Quiz and wanted to take the opportunity to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Phatt Knappii will be amongst other musicians playing at Fosdyke Social Club on New Year’s Eve. So if you are at a loss as to what to do or where to go on New Year’s Eve, or you are worried about going too far or not wanting to drive you have a good choice locally, and they are both free. Support your village ventures! The Ship will be closed on Boxing Day and 27 December and also on New Year’s Day

3 Fosdyke Social Club stuck with Thursday, 31 December New nothing year’s eve celebration Live music and more! ef Saturday, 2 January - whist drive 8 pm ef Saturday, 9 January POol eckington band Stuck With Singles HNothing made the trip to Competition open to Fosdyke Social Club’s Open Mic non-members night on Thursday, 10 FOSDYKE PARISH December, and rocked the COUNCIL ef http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Fosdyke/ Thursday, 14 January (cas)bah. Clerk to the Council, Mrs. W. DePear Unperturbed by an audience Ferry House, Old Inn Lane, free that was outnumbered by Fosdyke Bridge, Boston, musicians (see Letter) they Lincs PE20 2DE 01205 260609 thundered through two sets of old Live [email protected] and modern rock classics from the Councillor Martin Pitt (Chairman) Stones to Blur and commented that Tel. 01205260378 music it was a brilliant venue with a great Councillor Denis Glenn atmosphere. Tel. 01205 260615 @ open mic night Councillor John Cropley Opens 8 pm Open Road, who had already Councillor Chris Cropley Second Thursday of every month appeared at the club on the Tel. 01205 260226 previous Saturday, borrowed the Councillor Jon Tofts ef Heckington drummer to up their Tel. 01205 260672 Saturday, 21 January rendition of (mainly) Beatles songs BOSTON BOROUGH (well they were part of a Beatles COUNCILLORS Quiz tribute band once) and also did two for FOSDYKE sets as did resident band Phatt Councillor Aaron Spencer Knappii, though without the Tel. 01205 460394 night percussion support. Solo Councillor Mike Cooper 8 pm start -Fish, scampi, or singer/guitarist Kiya Brown LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY chicken and chips supper enthralled the newcomers to the COUNCILLOR £5.50 members £6 non-members Open Mic sessions with her for FOSDYKE For inquiries or to book tickets contact beautiful voice. They’ll be there for Councillor Mike Brookes Tel. 01205 820616 Jane Bristow 01205 260455 the New Year’s Eve celebration too. 4 fter telling us that her Ahousehold enjoys reading is this cat yours? Fosdyke Newsletter and very much looks forward to it dropping through their letterbox, Isobel Conroy told us that they have a visitor that comes into their garden and has done so for as long as they have lived in Bell Lane. He sometimes comes and sits in their conservatory. They would like to know if he has a name. They have two cats of their own who don’t seem to mind him being about. Isobel would love to know his name. So if this is your cat let her know or tell us and we’ll pass it on to her.would be great to be able to put a name to him regards isobel .

No prizes but colouring is supposed to be therapeutic colour me so give it a go! heft from a motor vehicle, THardwick Estate, Kirton, between 19:30 on 8 December to 08:00 on 9 December. Any information please phone 101 quoting inc 67-09/12/15 here has been a recent Tseries of incidents whereby fraudsters either phone or attend the home address of elderly members of the public, claiming to be police officers. n Sunday, 13 December, Oseven were reported for summons, relating to hare coursing offences in Deeping St Nicholas.

5 high and wide. Matt Bates worked curling finish. The same player hard all afternoon and saw a fine almost added a second within football run and shot end with the ball minutes but as Matt surged goal- curling agonisingly wide before wards the keeper was out quickly Fosdyke were hit with a sucker to deny him a second. punch. All seemed good and defeat at New signing James Lambley in considering the conditions, goal made an excellent stop at the Fosdyke’s slender lead remained boston feet of a College striker but, intact until a defensive error unfortunately, the ball broke to the presented the frisky Frieston Boston College 3 striker who curled the ball in to an forward with a chance he was not v empty net! 3-0 and there was still going to miss and it was 1-1. Fosdyke 0 time for more misses! Matt Bates Frustrating but there was still time 3-0 defeat away at Boston turned and held off a challenge in for Fosdyke to show resilience and ACollege was a most the box before letting fly with an they were soon back on top. frustrating result on a bitterly incredible shot that brought an On the stroke of half time a cold afternoon at Rosebery equally incredible save from the rather fortuitous opportunity came home keeper and by the time their way under strange Avenue. Fosdyke missed a late penalty it circumstances. A James Munn Fosdyke acquitted themselves was pretty obvious that no matter cross from the left bounced over a well against a quick, slick College how well they played it amounts to centre back and bamboozled a side and the big difference was nought if they don't put the ball in second who had a wild swing at the simply our hosts were clinical in the net! ball and completely missed it. The front of goal and Fosdyke were ... Man of the Match? Matt Scott ball somehow had found it's way well, they weren't. was a ball of energy on the left wing over to Matthew Scott who seemed The task was difficult right from and took the honours. surprised and his strike rocketed the off as College took an early lead back off the bar but set him up with a great finish from a very nicely to smash home a volley and narrow angle. An equaliser was give Fosdyke their lead back. nearly found immediately impressive Knowing how this season has afterwards when Marv Jolly's gone though, a one goal cushion is downward header from a corner home win not usually going to be enough and was smothered by the keeper and a persistent second half pressure from pattern for the afternoon was set. Fosdyke 3 v Frieston 1 our visitors saw some nervy At the other end a clearance was n a game pretty much moments. Ian Jack Smith made a picked up on the edge of the box dominated by the wind, good save at the feet of the striker and a powerful shot was unleashed I and the far post saved Fosdyke late which deflected off Matthew Scott's Fosdyke picked up three points on when a rasping drive bounced shin and found the opposite side of with a very impressive home back off the upright. the goal to that which the keeper win against Frieston on 5 It seemed as if Fosdyke were had moved to cover. 2-0 yet December. going to see out the game until Fosdyke were still in the game and Starting the game kicking up hill virtually the last minute when Leon competing well. and into the swirling wind, the first Marsh and Zac Chapman, both Chris Chapman was very half looked like it was going to be a second half substitutes, linked up unlucky to see an absolutely damage limitation exercise, but beautifully to kill off Frieston's rasping strike rattle the cross bar after the Frieston front line scuffed a hopes off a fight back. Controlling and went close moments later couple of chances, it was Fosdyke the ball with his chest, Leon hit a when a speculative long range who started to look the stronger glorious cross field ball to the on- effort almost dipped in under the outfit as the Tangerines adapted rushing Zac who kept his cool to bar. Leon Marsh was next up to try well to the blustery conditions. slot the ball between the keepers his luck and when an in swinging Matt Bates was linking up well legs and give Fosdyke a fine 3-1 free kick almost deceived the with Danny Beecham in forward victory. keeper, who got a hand to it to areas and new signing James Munn, palm the ball away to safety, it on his second debut for Fosdyke, Man of the Match? Plenty of started to feel like "one of those was proving to be a good outlet on candidates ... days". the left. The breakthrough came James Munn still likes to run and The second half was no when Matt Bates was sent through run and was outstanding on the left, different: Leon was through with with just the keeper to beat, and Craig Slater was rock solid in the the keeper to beat but his finish was beat him he did, with a sublime, defensive midfield position and

6 Danny Beecham also impressed throughout the half, striking the and Old Dons held out for the win. with an adventurous attacking post and forcing Ian Jack Smith in A frustrating afternoon, where display but it’s Matt Bates, who lead to a fine stop. The pressure Fosdyke always seemed to be the line with aggression and flair, continued to pile on from the home chasing the game, saw a few taking the honours. side and finally an equaliser was positives. Craig "Waffle" Slater found when Craig Slater waltzed in opened his scoring account in to the box and neatly drove home tangerine while Man of the Match deFeated the ball to the relief of all involved! went to Luke Stocks who made an This joy was short-lived impressive first start for Fosdyke! however, as minutes later the at home deficit was restored. Giving the ball Boston Taylors away in midfield and being caught Fosdyke 1 v Old Dons 2 Service Garages out Fosdyke frustratingly trailed very narrow 2-1 defeat at again. They gave everything they Saturday League - Ahome to Old Dons on 12 could to draw level again though Taylors peugeot December and Fosdyke were and really should have - Matt Bates division one left wondering what could have saw a rasping drive hit the upright been ... and bounce back while minutes later Leon Marsh looked to have POS P W D L GD PTS In a game, like last week, 1 Boston College 13 9 3 1 36 30 battered by the wind, Fosdyke rolled the ball past the keeper but somehow the stopper got a foot to 2 Leverton Sheepgate 11 7 3 1 26 24 found themselves with their backs 3 Friskney 9 5 2 2 35 17 to the wall in the first half defending the ball and diverted it on to the post. 4 Old Doningtonians 8 5 1 2 21 16 deeply and hoping to catch their 5 Freiston 8 5 1 2 4 16 visitors on the break. The final chance to grab a point came when Matthew Scott was sent 6 Swineshead Res 10 4 2 4 0 14 Although Old Dons dominated 7 Woodhall Spa United 8 2 0 6 -27 9* possession, the men in orange flying down the wing from a 8 Fosdyke 10 2 1 7 -8 7 defended stoutly as a tight and defence splitting curled pass from 9 F.C. Wrangle 9 2 1 6 -12 7 compact unit. Luke Stocks fitted in veteran Marv Jolly but the wing 10 Sutterton 10 0 0 10 -75 0 to the back four for his debut man's finish found the side netting alongside Tangerine legend James * adjustment made Hawkes and with Ben Lawton and SUTTERTON SURGERY Craig Slater shielding the defence Patient Participation Group the opposition could find no way Present through. Well, that was until an absolutely stunning thirty-yard free kick on the half-hour mark whistled in to the net and gave them the An Evening of lead. Chances fell to Fosdyke and Entertawitih nment Matt Bates stung the keepers gloves before a fantastic finish by Matthew RACENIGHT Scott was harshly disallowed for a handball somewhere in the build RAFFLE – BIG PRIZES up. BARBECUE & BAR The second half saw Fosdyke bombard the Dons goal and within minutes of the restart they could Sutterton Village Hall have been level. Dan Beecham found himself in the six-yard box with only the keeper to beat but the Saturday, 16th January 2016 Evening starts at 7pm custodian smothered the ball and the same player was denied again All proceeds go to the Surgery Equipment Fund minutes later when a last ditch tackle by an Old Dons defender Tickets: Adults £10 Children £5 blocked his progress. Children under 3 free It was the guests’s turn to hit the home side on the break and Entry includes refreshments - Admission by ticket only remained a dangerous threat Contact John on 01205 260226 for tickets

7 Gould. Chief Inspector Lawson was a lazy, inefficient and incompetent police officer but he had always known how to play the game. He had ridden on the coat tails of other, more talented officers, Gould THE FENNEY included, and managed to convince the powers that be that he was a good policeman. “So, who’s this ‘someone else’ you’re helping out MYSTERIES then?” asked Lawson. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are “What? Oh, no, really, it’s nothing to worry about.” either a product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any “It must have been something for you to come all resemblance to actual people living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental. way down here from that cottage in the middle of © Jane Crane 2015 nowhere you bought. Where was it you ended up again?” “Fenney.” “Oh yeah, that’s right. Funny you decided to hang about in the place that saw the end of your career, but A Question then you always were a contrary old boy weren’t you?” “I chose to retire, Sir, nothing contrary about it.” Lawson gave Gould a small, insincere smile, the of Murder kind that made Gould want to smack him in his flabby face. by Jane Crane “Who are you waiting to see then, Gould? Not me, I’m sure.” Part three “Sullivan. He said he would be right down but …” ould sat watching the hands of the cheap As if on cue the tall rangy figure of DS Sullivan plastic clock on the wall tick round. By his came bounding into reception. Greckoning he’d been waiting for almost twenty “Gould! I’m so sorry, mate! I got stuck on a call … minutes in the police station’s reception area and his Oh sorry, Sir, I didn’t see you there.” Sullivan almost rear end was completely numb from perching on a ran into the back of the man mountain that was Chief hard plastic chair. Inspector Lawson. He stood and walked across to the noticeboard on “Not a problem, Sergeant. I was just on my way out the opposite wall. Pictures of the missing and the for lunch with the Chief Superintendent, so I’ll leave wanted overlapped and merged with posters you to it. Gould, it was good to see you again. I hope advertising self-help services and drug counselling. you find whatever it is you’re looking for.” Lawson Gould recognised some of the posters from back when stuck out his fat hand for Gould to shake. he was a senior Detective and this station was virtually “Good to see you too, Sir. Enjoy your lunch, tell his second home; back when he was important and Terry I said Hello.” It was a cheap shot but Gould had a purpose, he thought. No one would have had couldn’t resist. He knew the Chief Superintendent the nerve to keep him waiting back then. quite well, they went way back and Gould liked He could feel himself growing irritated; what the reminding Lawson that he wasn’t the only one with a hell was he doing here anyway? This was all because few connections. Lawson ignored Gould’s last remark of that bloody woman and her stupid ideas. She’d and waddled out of the front doors. caught him at a weak moment, that’s all it was, he’d “He’s such an utter …’ Sullivan stopped himself been bored and her crackpot conspiracy theories had before he could complete the insult. Gould smiled; intrigued him. He shouldn’t be here, this was he’d always liked Sullivan. He was a straight up no ridiculous. Gould turned to make his way to the exit nonsense copper who just liked getting the job done but was stopped in his tracks by a voice that made his and wasn’t interested in any of the politics. heart sink. “Nothing’s changed then?” asked Gould. “Gould? What on earth are you doing here?” “Nope. More’s the pity. Let’s go up shall we? You “Hello Sir. I was just making some enquiries about can fill me in a bit more about what you’re after.” something, er, not for me, for someone else.” “Sounds good to me, I might even let you get me a Gould turned to face his old Chief Inspector. He cuppa, you know, just for old time’s sake.” hadn’t missed looking at his ugly mug every day that was for sure. The man was built like a brick outhouse Half an hour later and Gould had shared with and had a head that merged so successfully with his Sullivan the reason for his visit; Catriona Randall and neck that you couldn’t tell where one started and the her theory about the death of her Uncle. other one ended. The only demarcation was a single “Blimey, she sounds like a bit of a handful. Are you fat crease in the back of his neck that sat just above sure she’s not just having you on?” the greasy collar of his nylon shirts. The fact that he Gould swallowed the last dregs of his tea and then was … had been … Gould’s superior officer despite the shook his head. fact that they had both graduated from Hendon at the “I can’t be sure obviously but part of me says that same time, had been a constant source of irritation for she might be onto something. From what I know

8 about the case it was certainly over and done with very “Yeah, it’s basic procedure really but I can’t find any quickly. Not a lot of investigating was done.” Gould record of it having been done.” gestured to the slim manila folder on the desk in front Sullivan tapped a few more keys and then went of him. It contained barely twenty pages. The only over to the printer to pull off three sheets of paper. witness statements were from Catriona, the hospital “Here. That’s everything we have on the witnesses. director and the man who found the body on the There’s Catriona Randall. There’s a farm worker with onion farm. no previous record, never been in trouble. But the “This is the proverbial open and shut case, Sir,” said hospital director is a bit more interesting,” said Sullivan. He came around to the computer terminal on Sullivan. Gould’s side of the desk and tapped something in. “How so?” Gould took the papers and began “What are you looking for?” asked Gould, as scanning through them. Sullivan leaned nearer to the screen. “It’s not the first time he’s been involved in the “Nothing really, just a hunch. I’m just wondering if death of a patient.” we had any more information on the witnesses. Just “How many times are we talking about?” curious really. The witness statements are what the “Six. But I’ve only gone back five years so who investigation was based on so it stands to reason that knows? There might be more if I look,” said Sullivan. you would want to have some background on them, “And this didn’t crop up during the investigation?” you know, to see if they’re trustworthy, that sort of Gould was stunned at the incompetence. thing.” “Doesn’t look like it. Maybe this Catriona woman “Makes sense to me,” said Gould, well aware of isn’t totally barmy after all.” police protocals. END OF PART THREE

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9 english takeaway CHRISTMAS DINNER he English Takeaway Tcaterers provided fantastic food freshly cooked for Fosdyke Social Club’s annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, 28 November. Four courses with coffee was well worth the £16 charged and a quick quiz finished off an enjoyable evening. The English Takeaway would like to thank the members of the club for their donation of £50 towards their plan to supply a Christmas Dinner to those in need on Christmas Day at the Methodist Church, Broad Street, Spalding..

etween 2 and 8 December a Bride-on lawnmower was stolen from West End Road, Frampton. Any Information regarding this please contact 101 and quote inc 84-09/12/15. december dancers he first Saturday in December saw Open Road, with a Tpredominance of Beatles classics, pulling people onto the dance floor at Fosdyke Social Club.

While there were a lot of familiar great atmosphere and everyone faces missing from the audience - thoroughly enjoyed themselves. maybe due to the fact that Open Lead singer and guitarist with Road can be seen and heard every Open Road, Brian McDonald, has month at the Open Mic night for pledged to return with his kilt on free (though seven regulars from New Year’s Eve having enjoyed the open mic nights were the first himself so much at last year’s to buy tickets) - there was still a hogmanay celebrations at the club.

10 playground progress quiz me he Playing Field Association committee met recently to discuss christmas connections Tthe playground and it was decided that any decision on new f you were at the social club’s equipment would be made only after the damaged items have been IChristmas Quiz you’ll repaired and the area resurfaced. remember the answers to these. The resurfacing work is to be of the playground it was felt that If not see how well you do. carried out in the spring and the further willful damage might be Answers on Page 16. committee would be interested to averted. It’s in their interests to see 1 What nickname for Hollywood hear from any youngsters who that the equipment that is provided sounds Christmassy? would like to be involved in for them is maintained as best as 2 Which country invented the tradition spreading the safety surface. If you possible to sustain its life and of kissing under the mistletoe? are interested or need more enjoyment for future children. 3 What is the name of the Ocean information please email There have been positive signs current that appears between 5 and 8 [email protected] or ring the that the youngsters are beginning to years around Christmas time off the pacific coast of South America? newsletter number on 260275. appreciate that they have better 4 What bird did Elizabeth 1st decree If the children were given a little facilities than a lot of villages the should be eaten at Christmas? more responsibility and ownership size of Fosdyke. 5 Which British Colony surrendered to the Japanese on Christmas day in 1941? 6 When and where were the first Christmas stamps issued (point for fosdyrectory each) 7 What do the US States- New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana have in common? 8 Which ghost did Scrooge fear the most (full title needed) 9 When were flashing Christmas lights first introduced, was it 1930’s or 1950’s 10 Which carol contains the words ’Star with royal beauty bright?’ 11 True or False you can go ice skating on the Eiffel tower during the xmas holidays? 12 For what reason did Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem 13 Which book begins with the line ‘Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without any presents?’ 14 What did Dirty Den give Angie on Christmas day in 1986? 15 According to the song what is given on the seventh day and what were they doing (point for each) 16 Which group of people made headlines when they refused Christmas dinner in 1906? 17 According to an old wives tale Lisa's Pet Sitting Services bread baked on which day will never All pets cared for go mouldy? [email protected] 18 What was Brenda Lee doing around 07982747012 01205 461449 the Christmas tree in 1969? 19 Which way does the Queens head Continued thanks to all the voluntary face on a 2015 Christmas issue 1st contributors and distributors class stamp? Our left or our right? For further details contact 20 From which pole did Robert Scott [email protected] or ring 01205 260275 set out on Christmas day in 1911?

11 fosdyke take Spalding pool honours

The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes love story: The contrast Abetween modern freedom and constraints of the 1960s playout heavily in the novel, often the lines blurring. A loose sense of morals, the agonising choice over whether to follow your head or your heart being

League Winners (from left to right): Jeff Johnson, Karl Appleyard, Gavin Rhodes, MIchael Walls, the leading theme, as we follow Daniel Rhodes and Dave Bristow. Jennifer and Ellie on their emotional journeys of Love and fate (nothing like a Mills and Boon). The book begins in the present day before moving back into the ‘60s where the bulk of the story takes place, only to return to the present where the story concludes. This book is cleverly written contrasting a modern love affair with a similar past dilemma. The Runners up: Daniel (above) in the singles and book is interspersed with Jeff Johnson & Michael Walls (right) in the beautifully written love letters and double. modern e-mails. Your heart will he second season in the ache, your mind boggle and your TSpalding Sunday Pool pulse race within the pages of this League and Fosdyke not only book. I was so eager to find out took the league title but had what happened that I rushed Behind every great man is a players in all the finals. through it, don’t make the same woman rolling her eyes. mistake (I‘m reading it again!). The presentation and finals night took place on 13 December at Fosdyke Social Club where their luck seemed to fail them going down to Holbeach “B” in the knock-out cup, but only after drawing and having to take part in a shoot out. Seems that 13 was unlucky all round as both Daniel Rhodes in the singles and Jeff Johnson and Michael Walls in the doubles lost their finals matches. Still, having Fosdyke players in all three finals was an achievement.

12 bingo Save the christmas party he Annual Christmas Party hedgehog Twas held at the Village Hall on 25 November - the eleventh year. There were one hundred ecently an MP stood up in food out there for them. Numbers and twenty invited guests who parliament and made an of worms, slugs, earwigs, R each received a table present impassioned speech in defence millipedes, caterpillars and beetles and bag including Thornton of the hedgehog. He suggested are falling as the way we farm sweets. that in order to protect it, we reduces plant diversity. Gardeners need to show greater A Christmas dinner was served should make it the national consideration to hedgehog habitats. with wine, followed by bingo plus a symbol of the UK. It’s a shame • Grow plants that attract free raffle ticket. They all had a that it’s taken so long for our large numbers of invertebrates that whole chicken to take home at the representatives to wake up to the hedgehogs eat, such as end of the evening. what is happening to the natural bluebells, primroses and sweet The Christmas Party is made world. briar. possible because money is Britain’s hedgehog population • Leave at least some areas collected to cover all expenses has dropped below a million for the unkempt. Hedgehogs during the year and is a thank you first time. This is largely due to use twigs to make to the people who support the rapid development and nests. bingo every week. agriculture • disturbing their Ensure habitat and there are normal daily spaces in activities. any A fencing, so national that animals hedgehog can pass BINGO survey through to estimates neighbouring Every Monday Doors open 6 pm for eyes that the gardens. down at 7 pm animal’s total • Grow more Strip of six books £5 population has grass and hedges. Alan (260654) will find declined by at least Returning to the idea you a seat! 50 per cent in rural areas of a national emblem, the in the past 15 years. The urban hedgehog is just about perfect. If population has declined by a third you look through the folklore Hire the in the same period. surrounding this animal, you will The decline is down to see that there is great wisdom breakneck development reducing associated with the snuffling beast. for a habitats for hedgehogs, a problem As the ancient Greek poet that is compounded by the move to Archilochus said, “The fox may Family tidy, sterile, fenced-in gardens, know many things, but the Celebration which effectively shut them out. In hedgehog knows just one, and it is or a rural areas, the intensification of a good thing.” The cleverness of Children’s agriculture and growing field sizes foxes will only get you so far; it is Party are reducing the prevalence of the the wisdom of the hedgehog we with room for a bouncy castle hedgerows and grasslands in which should embrace – carefully, of Ring for price the hedgehogs live. There is less course. Alan on 260654

13 Fosdyke in the year 1842

osdyke is a small and pleasant low tides times so that they could cross Thomas Martin [schoolmaster] Fvillage, on the Holbeach road, with their cattle as the changing tides J West Burnett [farmer] near the Fosdyke Wash Bridge, were changing daily by forty eight Thomas Goodman [shoemaker] Ann Jeffery [shopkeeper] eight and a half miles south of minutes later each day. Despite it being something of hazardous William Overton [tailor] Boston town. Richard Reford [miller & baker] Fosdyke, originally part of the journey the Wash - way had been Richard Whitaker [brewer & parish of , is not named in used for hundreds of years King John maltster] the Domesday Book, but it appears in found knowledge of the tide and William Neal [coal dealers] 12th century records. It was “the dyke marshes was essential, or make the James Ogden [coal dealers] of Fote” or Fosce, probably the name long detour via Spalding. . The Ship Thomas Rothwell [coal dealer & of a Conquest Scandinavian settler. In Inn Fosdyke Bridge was used as a stop cattle dealer] the early 17th century Fosdyke was over and resting place before Carriers to Boston [Wed & Sat separated from Algarkirk for lay travelling onto Boston. Ann Jeffery services such as poor relief, village William Elsom constabulary, and road and dyke The Fosdyke inhabitants maintenance, but the two remained comprised of farmers Source: 1842 Whites Trade an ecclesiastical unity until about a Farmers in Fosdyke Village Directory and other local knowledge . century ago, Fosdyke being a curacy Robert Blanchard until that time. Since then, it has been Thomas Chapman a vicariate. Robert Clement THE FAKE The evidence of geology and place- John Cocking ‘FOSDYKE HOUSE’ names indicates that both parishes Thomas Clay IN were salt marsh or under deep sea Brewster Craven until the Anglo-Saxon settlements of David Craven HOLBEACH the 7th century. By the time of the Christopher Craven Mr Samuel W R Morris aged 48, Norman Conquest, reclamation had William Hall obtain by false pretences in been carried out nearly as far as the Joseph Harrison Gedney, on the 6th May last, 12 so-Roman banks-not Roman at all, John Head quarts of brandy and 12 quarts of but Ango-Saxon or mediaeval. In Matthew Head whiskey, with the intent to cheat later times there have of course been John T Bellars and defraud Robert H Wintle further reclamations, especially in the William Bett 13th, late 16th, late18th and during and another person. It appeared 19th centuries. that the defendant wrote a letter Its parish, or chapelry, comprises Fosdyke Bridge Farmers & to the prosecutors, dated and upward of 2000 acres, and 450 Fosdyke village Businesses from ‘Fosdyke House’ near inhabitants, including an extra- John Smith [surveyor of the River Holbeach, requesting the spirits parochial allotment of 740 acres and Welland outfall] to be sent to him: and that they about 140 souls, in , Thomas Kemp [farmer] were sent by coach and the adjoining the North Forty-foot-bank, John West [Fosdyke Inn 1842] invoice sent by the post. The and the Fen Chapel 12 miles North of David Wilkinson beer brewer invoice was returned through the Fosdyke. The principal free-holders John Smith [ beer brewer] dead letter office, no such person are John Milnes, Rev Basil Beridge, Thomas Wilson [shoemaker and as the prisoner being found, and W Lawrence, W Hall, Robert coal and timber merchant] no house called ‘Fosdyke House’ Clement, J and R Thorpe and C John Smith [corn was in the neighbourhood of Dodd. miller/shopkeeper and post office Holbeach. The defendant Fosdyke has its name from the letters via Spalding] conducted his own defence. He great Roman “Fossway” which where Guy Herman [beer house and coal was found guilty and jailed for you crossed the stream and swamps merchant] six months imprisonment and of the Welland near the entrance of William Markham [beer house fined 20 shillings, and to the Great Wash. and coal merchant] imprison until the fine is paid. Drovers on horseback would bring Thomas Rothwell Old Inn [beer their sheep and cows on route from house] Source: Lincolnshire Chronicle Kings Lynn to Boston Cattle Maximillan Massam [butcher] Friday 5th July 1844 marketthey encountered the Welland Joseph Parker [beer brewer] River crossing, they had too know the Rebecca Taylor [school mistress]

14 The Great Fosdyke Annual Christmas Fayre

[email protected] Happy New Year rve.co.uk Carol Service n behalf of everyone at All Fr. Paul has recently been on’t forget the village carol OSaints we would like to wish appointed as Rural Dean (a regional Dservice at 6pm on Sunday 20th all our parishioners a happy and church leader) for our area by the December (details in last month’s prosperous 2016, and to thank you Bishop of Lincoln. newsletter) – followed by warming all most sincerely for the help and Christmas refreshments and a support you give to your village Christmas FaYrE 2015 chance for a good old natter and church. incere thanks to one and all for swapping of cards etc. Please come Ssupporting the Christmas Fayre along and bring your family with Pop-In Lunch on Saturday, 25 November, by you. he next in our series of Pop-In giving your time and money. We TLunches is confirmed for cleared an amazing £780.00 Midnight Mass Tuesday, 19 January, 2016. Details towards church funds – Thank you. ell – when you are in will be up on posters and on the Wbetween vicars you can’t get church noticeboard soon. Church Boiler a midnight mass at midnight! This Garden of Rest nfortunately the church boiler, year our very special ‘first Uwhich is now some twenty communion of Christmas’ will be at till getting good comments years old has developed a fault and 9pm and we are very fortunate Sabout the Church Garden of requires expensive repair which we indeed to be joined by the Rural Rest so thanks again Carole can ill afford. However, we will Dean – the Revd. Fr. Paul Noble. Marshall and her volunteers. have to find the money somehow, Christmas is coming New Vicar so we can be nice and cosy for the baptism which is planned for said it last month and I’ll say it s we continue our search for a Iagain: On behalf of the Anew vicar, Fr. Paul Noble January, and we must express our very grateful thanks to our Churchwardens – Terry and Jon, continues to look after us and the PCC of All Saints, we at Fosdyke and will wonderful service engineers who, once again, have come to our would like to wish all of our friends arrange all services for and neighbours in the village a us. Fr. Paul can be easily rescue in diagnosing the issue, and refuse to charge for their services. very, very happy Christmas, with a contacted on:- chance to celebrate, and perhaps 01205 362734, also a chance for a little rest.

Thursday, 24 December Services:-First Communion of Christmas by candlelight (Midnight Mass) reports Jon Tofts at 9 pm Sunday, 3 January, 2016 All Saints Holy Communion Fosdyke at 09.30 am Churchwardens: Sunday, 17 January Jon 01205 260672 Evensong Terry 01205 260408 at 6 pm 15 Open Road, a two man ensemble great venue. lots goiing on, but it’s with borrowed drummer from not supported like you’d expect. (Stuck) and a local girl with the See Page 4 for what’s coming up sweetest voice. next at the social club. Next open I would have happily paid mic night is on 14 January, but haveL livede int Fotsdeyker fos r a money to sit and listen to these there will be live music on New Ifew years and despite moving groups and have indeed done so Year’s Eve at the club too. here with the heartfelt intention over the years. However, I did

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