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Issue No. 230 June 2021 Editor: Ann Williams - Owl Cottage, Wigsley Road, Harby, Newark NG23 7EF T: 703766 E: [email protected] LAST DATE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEXT ISSUE 14th JULY 2021 This Newsletter is organised and printed by the generosity of Ruddocks of Lincoln. 01522 529591 Page 2 An Update from THORNEY

SPEED AWARENESS TRAINING was successfully completed on May 20th with an enthusiastic group of 10 residents led by representatives of Nottinghamshire Police. We are fed up of people using Thorney as a “rat run” particularly when road works in both Notts and Lincolnshire are underway and we have had several scary near misses with both pedestrians and horse riders. We intend to hold regular speed check sessions at different places throughout the parish and our aim is purely to get motorists to slow down. Please be aware that this is something we intend to take seriously and so please make your friends and neighbours aware that we will be out with the speed camera fairly regularly and in different stretches of road as well. I’m sure our friends in Harby and Wigsley will relate to this too and we don’t feel a little respect for our villages is too much to ask.

PLANT EXCHANGE/SALE - Sun June 6th from 2pm to 3.30pm at the Play Park As a precursor to the QUIRKY PLANTING CHALLENGE on the weekend of July 10th and 11th we will be holding a plant sale/exchange on Sunday, June 6th . If you have any surplus plants or seedlings of any type, bring them along to the Play Park in Thorney, ideally by 2pm. You can either swop your plant/s for others or just come with a little bit of cash to buy a few plants if you have nothing to swop! Look forward to seeing you there and everyone is welcome.

DEFIBRILLATOR PROJECT – Just to update you, the work to strip down the old telephone box on Main Street has gone really well thanks to our group of 12 volunteers. We have been slightly thwarted by the showery weather as we are at the stage of a quick final sand down of the box before painting can begin – we really need a week or two of settled warmer weather to complete this before finally installing the new perspex panels plus signs and of course, installing the defibrillator. A massive thank you to so many people in Thorney who have made financial donations which will enable the phone box to be finished to the high standard we wanted and I’m sure the work put in will last a good few years. Thanks to everyone who has contributed in any way. Harby Village Hall Following the lessening of restrictions in May, the Village Hall is looking forward to hosting events and regular groups again. In anticipation of the restrictions changing in June we have already had some bookings from returning groups as well as new enquiries. If you are hoping to hold an event for your group or have a family celebration, please ring Janet Medley (01522 7033004) who will be able to help you. All bookings made, will be pencilled in the diary and no charge will be made if you have to cancel at the last moment.

Page 3 Following the lessening of restrictions in May, the Village Hall is looking forward to hosting events and regular groups again. Harby Village Hall In anticipation of the restrictions changing in June we have already had some bookings from returning groups as well as new enquiries.

If you are hoping to hold an event for your group or have a family celebration, please ring Janet Medley (01522 703304) who will be able to help you. All bookings made, will be pencilled in the diary and no charge will be made if you have to cancel at the last moment.

HARBY BOWLS CLUB

The Summer season is upon us at last with the normal mix of sun, wind and rain and more rain. Our Bowling Green has been worked on this past few months and we have managed to get it back to a good playing surface.

This year we take up the gauntlet with vigour as we attempt to get back to Bowling. Some clubs have dropped out of the Leagues this year having lost members due to the covid lockdown and the fear of being in circulation again.

To offset this fear we have several measurements in place that vary from Club to Club. Mainly meeting out of doors prior to the match, hand sanitizing gel either end of each rink, social distancing which is easy as we only have 6 to a rink with spacing between the rinks, each team lead has their own Jack, and we avoid handling another’s woods.

Harby Bowls Club started in 1951 and members were mainly from Harby, Thorney and Wigsley. We have 14 members today, many living outside the villages and would love to welcome more locals and get our number up to 20 or even more. I can offer sessions on the green for anyone to have a go and see how they get on at Bowling, just give me call.

Seen as a game for the ‘Retired Folk’ I can say it is a good workout for any age and we would welcome younger people 16 upwards into our club. Many professional players started in local Clubs. Each game is a half mile walk with some bending and stretching throw in! There is skill in playing your woods on a variety of surfaces to reach the Jack and avoiding, or knocking off, other woods to do so. Help and advice is freely given as you learn on the job so to speak. Attendance at matches is as you can offer, car sharing helps with travelling to other Clubs and as we open up after lockdown this is now easier.

Our Season runs from mid April to early September, membership Fee is £30, at matches we wear white tops and grey bottoms, flat soled bowls shoes. Rollups and try-outs are casual with flat-soled shoes to avoid damaging the green. While practice makes perfect we do not worry about skill levels, your place in the team is always valued and you could surprise yourself on taking up a new challenge.

Come along and have a go, if you see us on the Green pop along and watch the game. Never say no until you’ve had a go!! – Carol Dallamore Page 4 Harby Parish Council Update

Clerk As the restrictions continue to lift and the weather improves a sense of normal life is returning, although I’m not sure that it will ever return to the “normal” we all took for granted before. Mask wearing is the “new normal” as is social distancing and that will be with us much longer than anyone anticipated.

Welcome to the new owners of the Bottle and Glass pub, who have been busy carrying out work both inside and outside of the building. They have been making improvements where required whilst also ensuring staff and customers are safe at all times, the Parish Council is looking forward to working with you on community activities in the future, as and when possible. If you haven’t paid them a visit recently, please do, I’m sure the team will welcome you warmly and many of the staff faces are familiar as many of them worked there under the previous management.

Darbyshire Close Following detailed discussions between the Parish Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council and District Councillor Dales, you may have noticed work being undertaken near the play area. The picnic bench should now have been installed, so that parents can sit and watch the children at play, but also to provide an opportunity for friends and families to enjoy a picnic together outdoors. We would like to thank NSDC and Councillor Dales for their assistance with this improvement and hope that it will be a significant improvement to this area.

Elections In May there were County Council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. The result of these elections were: Nottinghamshire County Council: Mrs Maureen Dobson elected Police and Crime Commissioner: Caroline Henry elected The Parish Council looks forward to working with both of you in the coming months and years for the benefit of the residents of the Parish of Harby

Allotments Thank you to all allotment holders, who are no longer burning their allotment waste on their plots. This is greatly appreciated by the Parish Council and the local residents

Wigsley Harby & Thorney Going Green Have you visited their website whtgoinggreen.org or Facebook Group m.facebook.com/groups/ whtgoing? Why not take a look, take the quiz or get involved in their projects aiming to work together to make our Wigsley, Harby and Thorney community more climate-friendly.

Parish Website/Social Media Please keep your eyes on the website http://www.harby-notts.org.uk and Facebook www. facebook.com/Harby-Parish-Council-529209784087559 for information between TRIO publications.

The next Ordinary Meetings are at 7:30pm, Thursday 17th June and 29th July in the Main Hall of the Village Hall. If any members of the public would like to attend, please let us know in advance as we need to try and maintain Covid security for all attendees. Please see the notice board or the website nearer the time for the full agenda. Minutes of previous meetings will be placed on the website and notice board as soon as possible following their approval.

Please continue to stay safe!

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Dear Friends, At long last summer is here with all its promise of warm sunny days and Covid restrictions being lifted. Mind you, we don’t actually know what that will mean or how much we will actually be able to do. In church, we are definitely looking forward to weddings and Christenings, some of which have been postponed and rearranged more than once. Joyful celebrations, when families and friends get together are very precious aren’t they? They are occasions to look forward to and plan for, they can strengthen bonds of love between generations and bring happy memories to cheer us up and give us something to talk about. I’ve been really encouraged to know that throughout the pandemic, couples and families have carried on making their wedding and Christening plans, sometimes against the odds and I don’t know anyone who’s decided to give up on the whole thing. It makes me think that love really is the greatest thing and reminds me of some of my favourite words from the Bible: Love is as strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one’s house, it would be utterly scorned.

These words are from The Song of Solomon, a book in the Bible. Did you know that the Bible has love songs and poems? I think that out of all the things that make me want to follow Jesus is his love for all of us and I really want to be part of that. Have a very blessed summer and I pray for happy celebrations in our villages with neighbours, friends and families. Revd Mandy

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, HARBY WITH SWINETHORPE – Bridget Wells

The good news is that we are having regular services again, and with music and singing. Also, two weddings that were postponed from last year, will take place. The AGM was held in April. It was decided to have a coffee morning in the Village Hall on Saturday, 26 June from 10 30 am to 12 noon, so everyone can meet again. (There may be home-made cakes and biscuits). There will also be children’s games and activities. On Sunday, 4 July at 10 30am there will be Songs of Praise with Rev Mandy Cartwright, so bring a list of your favourite hymns to the Coffee Morning or leave it in the church porch. The Harvest Thanksgiving is to be held on 26 September followed by lunch in the Village Hall. Forthcoming services: 27 June at 10.30 – Morning worship, 4 July at 10.30 –Songs of Praise, 25 July at 10.30 – Morning worship

NEWS FROM THORNEY – Anne Massey

It was great to have a good turnout for our lovely Easter celebration, in the sunshine. Emily won the Easter bonnet competition and Jacob won the junior section, but everyone got an Easter egg for taking part. The raffle for a hamper was won by Helen and Brian Lye and there were many other prizes. Thanks to all who donated. Thanks to all who helped with the celebration by leading, reading, decorating paper eggs, making beautiful floral displays inside church and outside, and in coming along to join the chorus. Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Our outdoor celebrations for Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas and Easter have been amazing events and have brought so many people together. We have been truly grateful. We have lots of lovely community events coming up during the next few months too and look forward to seeing you all. Plans are afoot to do some tidying up in the churchyard and to start our get togethers when the library van calls, but dates will be advertised locally. Services at St Helen’s: 6 June at 10.30 – Holy Communion, 20 June at 10.30 – Morning worship, 18 July at 10.30 – Morning worship Page 7

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NEW HEADTEACHERCOMMUNITY NEWSLETTERNURSERY OPENS May 2021 Huge congratulations to Mrs Jill Woolnough on in September for 3 Year-Olds her appointment as Headteacher at QEP from NEW HEADTEACHER NURSERYWe are really OPENS excited to inform you that we have September 2021. had the go ahead for opening our Nursery unit in Huge congratulations to Mrs Jill Woolnough on inhad September the go ahead for for3 Year opening-Olds our Nursery unit in September! herShe appointment is 100% committed as Headteacher to this school at QEP and from will We are really excited to inform you that we have Septemberdefinitely ensure 2021. a really positive future for the hadThis themeans go ahead that we for can opening now offer our Nurserynursery placesunit in school and for the children. She is 100% committed to this school and will September!for 3 year olds. If you would like to apply for a Nursery place in September or know of anyone definitely ensure a really positive future for the This means that we can now offer nursery places who would be interested, please contact the school and for the children. forwho 3 wouldyear olds. be interested, If you would please like to contact apply forthe a school office and Mrs Lister will provide you with Nursery place in September or know of anyone further detail who would be interested, please contact the OUTSIDE SPACES schoolWe really office hope and that Mrs this Lister will createwill provide more you stability with furtherfor our families,detail and help our lovely school to

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Page 9 THORNEY “QUIRKY PLANTING CHALLENGE 2021” Queen Eleanor Primary School, Harby THORNEY “QUIRKY PLANTING CHALLENGE 2021” THORNEY “QUIRKY PLANTING CHALLENGE 2021” 01522 703428 [email protected] THORNEY “QUIRKY PLANTING CHALLENGE 2021” Queen Eleanor Primary School, Harby COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER May 2021 01522 703428 [email protected]

NEW HEADTEACHERCOMMUNITY NEWSLETTERNURSERY OPENS May 2021 Huge congratulations to Mrs Jill Woolnough on in September for 3 Year-Olds We are launching the Quirky Planting Challenge in Thorney her appointment as Headteacher at QEP from We are really excited to inform you that we have We are launching the Quirky Planting Challenge in Thorney NEW HEADTEACHER NURSERY OPENS We are launching the Quirky Planting Challenge in Thorney September 2021. had the go ahead for opening our Nursery unit in th th Huge congratulations to Mrs Jill Woolnough on in September for 3 Year-Olds We are launchingover the the weekendQuirky Planting of July Challenge10th/11th in Thorney September! over the weekend of July 10th/11th herShe appointment is 100% committed as Headteacher to this school at QEP and from will We are really excited to inform you that we have over the weekend of July 10th/11th over the weekend of July 10th/11th Septemberdefinitely ensure 2021. a really positive future for the hadThis themeans go ahead that we for can opening now offer our Nurserynursery placesunit in over the weekend of July 10 /11 school and for the children. & hope you’ll be interested to take part. She is 100% committed to this school and will September!for 3 year olds. If you would like to apply for a & hope you’ll be interested to take part. Nursery place in September or know of anyone & hope you’ll be interested to take part. definitely ensure a really positive future for the This means that we can now offer nursery places We are asking you& hopeto get you creative’ll be interested & produce to a take planter part. of flowers, fruits who would be interested, please contact the We are asking you to get creative & produce a planter of flowers, fruits school and for the children. for 3 year olds. If you would like to apply for a We are asking you to get creative & produce a planter of flowers, fruits school office and Mrs Lister will provide you with orWe vegetables are asking in you anything to get that creative is NOT & produce a planter a plantereg. sink, of cistern, flowers, old fruits piece Nursery place in September or know of anyone orWe vegetables are asking in you anything to get that creative is NOT & produce a planter a plantereg. sink, of cistern, flowers, old fruits piece further detail or vegetables in anything that is NOT a planter eg. sink, cistern, old piece who would be interested, please contact the of unwanted furniture or anything else you could upcycle! We really hope that this will create more stability or vegetablesof unwanted in anything furniture that isor NOT anything a planter else youeg. sink,could cistern, upcycle! old piece OUTSIDE SPACES school office and Mrs Lister will provide you with of unwanted furniture or anything else you could upcycle! for our families, and help our lovely school to further detail Display ofyour unwanted entry justfurniture outside or anythingyour home/ else driveway you could on upcycle! the weekend grow at little! Display your entry just outside your home/ driveway on the weekend We really hope that this will create more stability th th ManyOUTSIDE thanks SPACES to Mr Waby Displayof your July entry 10th just/11 thoutside where yourit can home/ be seen driveway by passers on the by. weekend for our families, and help our lovely school to Displayof your July entry 10th just/11 thoutside where yourit can home/ be seen driveway by passers on the by. weekend and Miss Simpson for real- of July 10th /11th where it can be seen by passers by. CORONAVIRUSgrow at little! of July 10th /11th where it can be seen by passers by. Manyly developing thanks tothe Mr garden Waby JUST FOR FUN & the joy of taking part! We are so proud of our pupils, families and staff JUST FOR FUN & the joy of taking part! andspace Miss at school.Simpson for real- JUST FOR FUN & the joy of taking part! CORONAVIRUSwho have weathered the COVID storm with such Enjoy a walk (orJUST drive FOR ) around FUN Thorney& the joy at of any taking time part! over the weekend. ly developing the garden resilience. Enjoy a walk (or drive ) around Thorney at any time over the weekend. KS1 Outside We are so proud of our pupils, families and staff space at school. Enjoy a walk (or drive ) around Thorney at any time over the weekend. whoDespite have the weathered lockdowns, the the COVID rigorous storm risk with assess- such Enjoy a walk (or drive ) around Thorney at any time over the weekend. Area Equipment ALL WELCOME! We are starting to improve our KS1 outside area resilience.ments and protocols to follow, everyone has ALL WELCOME! KS1 Outside ALL WELCOME! and have ordered lots of new equipment. We really risen to the challenge. ALL WELCOME! Area Equipment Despite the lockdowns, the rigorous risk assess- FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO JOIN IN you need to contact Clare have taken delivery of a couple of new pieces. mentsThe pupils and haveprotocols dealt to with follow, bubbles, everyone hand has sanitis- FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO JOIN IN you need to contact Clare MrsWe areShaw starting’s partner to improve has kindly our beenKS1 outsideinto to schoolarea atFOR Polkerris, MORE INFORMATIONMain St or by calling/text/WhatsApp & TO JOIN IN you to need 079 to57-997 contact-334 Clare. and have ordered lots of new equipment. We reallyer and risen social to distancethe challenge. as though that is all they atFOR Polkerris, MORE INFORMATIONMain St or by calling/text/WhatsApp & TO JOIN IN you to need 079 to57-997 contact-334 Clare. to put them together and the children think they have ever known. They have understood the at Polkerris, Main St or by calling/text/WhatsAppst to 07957-997-334. have ataken new deliveryhot tub toof playa couple in, of new pieces. The pupils have dealt with bubbles, hand sanitis- Entriesat Polkerris, must Mainbe registered St or by calling/text/WhatsAppno later than June 21st. to 07957-997-334. reasons for the changes and have embraced the Entries must be registered no later than June 21st. Mrs Shaw’s partner has kindly been into to school er and social distance as though that is all they unfortunately, it’s not, but they knowledge that they are keeping themselves Entries must be registered no later than June 21st. haveto put a them beautiful together new andtuff spotthe children think they have ever known. They have understood the Entries must be registered no later than June 21 . have a new hot tub to play in, safe. on a stand to explore in! reasons for the changes and have embraced the unfortunately, it’s not, but they knowledgeThe staff have that been they amazingare keeping - they themselves have risen to have a beautiful new tuff spot safe.the challenge of using unfamiliar ICT (as have the Dogs Achieving on a stand to explore in! parents) and have ensured that all children were The staff have been amazing - they have risen to catered for during lockdown. Parents said that the challenge of using unfamiliar ICT (as have the they knew where to get support and were thankful parents) and have ensured that all children were Please drive for that. And we thank parents for their support SLOWLY catered for during lockdown. Parents said that and their resilience during such a difficult time. outside school. they knew where to get support and were thankful Please drive SLOWLY forWe that. are allAnd hopeful we thank that parents‘normality for’ theirwill gradually support andreturn, their but resilience as in everything during such it has a beendifficult a realtime. learning opportunity and will continue to affect outside school. We are all hopeful that ‘normality’ will gradually school in many ways for some time to come. return, but as in everything it has been a real learning opportunity and will continue to affect school in many ways for some time to come.

...an inclusive school where pupils celebrate each other’s success.

...an inclusive school where pupils celebrate each other’s success. Page 10

T H &W - Voluntary Car Scheme (serving the villages of Thorney, Harby, Wigsley, Spalford and N & S Clifton)

Nearly back to normal!!! We are able to resume a near normal level of service providing short passenger trips (max 30 mins duration) during the daytime. The type of trips possible at this time will be for:

- Trips to the doctor/dentist or other medical facilities in Lincoln, Newark, Gainsborough or Collingham, as well as trips to local railway stations.

- Trips for shopping/ beauty appointment or daytime trips out for socialising with friends.

(Should you need shopping done or a prescription collected, a driver may be able to do this for you so just contact the Co-ordinator to see if this can be arranged.)

Passengers / Drivers will STILL BE REQUIRED to wear a mask.

Trips are charged at 45p per mile & must be booked in advance through the Co-ordinator & will be dependent on driver availability. To use the scheme you need to register in advance & this is FREE OF CHARGE ! For more information & to register, contact Co-ordinator, Clare Welfare or go to our website:www.thwvcs.co.uk Tel / Text: 07717-17-88-00 Email: [email protected] Page 11 Forthcoming Events T H &W - Voluntary Car Scheme June 2021 (serving the villages of Thorney, Harby, Wigsley, Wed. 2nd – Mobile Library: Harby Click & Collect only - Station Road 9.50-10.05, Queen Eleanor Primary School 10.05-10.40, Millfield Close 10.45-11.00. Spalford and N & S Clifton) Wigsley – Post Box 11.05-11.15. Thorney – Church 11.20-11.50 Coffee 10.30-12.00 Sun. 6th – St Helen’s Church Thorney, Holy Communion, 10.30am Sun. 6th – Plant sale/exchange, Thorney Play Park 2.00pm-3.30pm Thurs. 17th – Harby Parish Council Meeting, Harby Village Hall, 7.30pm Sun. 20th – St Helen’s Church Thorney, Morning Worship, 10.30am Sat. 26th – All Saints Church Coffee Morning, Harby Village Hall 10.30am-12.00pm Sun. 27th – All Saints Church Harby, Morning Worship 10.30am Nearly back to normal!!! Wed. 30th – Mobile Library: Harby Click & Collect only - Station Road 9.50-10.05, Queen Eleanor Primary School 10.05-10.40, Millfield Close 10.45-11.00. We are able to resume a near normal level of service providing Wigsley – Post Box 11.05-11.15. Thorney - Church 11.20-11.50 short passenger trips (max 30 mins duration) during the daytime. Wed. 30th – Harby History Group, Tour of Cathedral Quarter featuring Jewish Lincoln The type of trips possible at this time will be for: July 2021 Sun. 4th – All Saints Church Harby, Songs of Praise 10.30am - Trips to the doctor/dentist or other medical facilities in Lincoln, Newark, 10th – 11th – Thorney Quirky Planting Challenge weekend Gainsborough or Collingham, as well as trips to local railway stations. Sun. 18th – St Helen’s Church Thorney, Morning Worship, 10.30am - Trips for shopping/ beauty appointment or daytime trips out for Sun. 25th – All Saints Church Harby, Morning Worship 10.30am socialising with friends. Wed. 28th – Mobile Library: Harby Click & Collect only - Station Road 9.50-10.05, Queen Eleanor Primary School 10.05-10.40, Millfield Close 10.45-11.00. (Should you need shopping done or a prescription collected, a driver may be able to Wigsley – Post Box 11.05-11.15. Thorney - Church 11.20-11.50 do this for you so just contact the Co-ordinator to see if this can be arranged.) Thurs. 29th – Harby Parish Council Meeting, Harby Village Hall, 7.30pm

Passengers / Drivers will STILL BE REQUIRED to wear a mask. Please contact Jayne Rose if you would like your future events to be included Tel. 01522 703510 or e-mail: [email protected] Trips are charged at 45p per mile & must be booked in advance through the Co-ordinator & will be dependent on driver availability.

To use the scheme you need to register in advance & this is The Trio is now printed by Ruddocks, a family owned business holding ISO14001 environmental management certification along with FSC certification. They are also a FREE OF CHARGE ! corporate partner to IEMA (Institute of Environmental management and Assessment). The paper used is from sustainable sources and future editions will carry the FSC For more information & to register, contact Co-ordinator, certification claim. Along with these certifications Ruddocks also carbon capture all of their paper purchases as they strive to go Carbon Neutral by 2030. Clare Welfare or go to our website:www.thwvcs.co.uk This means your latest edition is the most environmentally friendly and sustainable it has ever been. Tel / Text: 07717-17-88-00 Email: [email protected] Enjoy reading and if you decide not to keep it, please recycle it. Page 12 TRIO – June 2021 Edition 230 Village Clubs & Organisations Contact List

HARBY Nottinghamshire Police PC Gareth Nicholls 07525 226394 Parish Council Caron Ballantyne 01636 893342 Non-Emergencies 101 Bowls Club Carol Dallamore 703461 CLP Janet Medley 703304 Playing Field Pat Mackenzie 702906 Craft Circle Sue Paine 702518 Village Hall Janet Medley 703304 C of E East Trent Admin Christine Hasman 01636 679105 Jayne Rose 703510 Th&W Voluntary Car Scheme Clare Welfare 07717 178800 Queen Eleanor School Mrs J Wallace/Lisa Lister 703428 HARBY CLP Jayne Rose 703510 Newsletter Ann Williams 703766 Bellringers Jayne Rose 703510 WIGSLEY History Group Louise Herrick 703662 CLP Clive Thompson 702014 Parent Toddler Katie Walker 703897 Heating Oil Syndicate David Rose 703510 THORNLEY Friends of Queen Eleanor Cora Jones 07860 641795 CLP Anna Dennison 702748

Harby Playing Fields

Harby Playing Fields committee have been able to secure a grant to refurbish and develop the children’s play area. Please bear with us whilst the work takes place, we are hoping it will be finished sometime in August.

Providing restrictions have been lifted, we are hoping to start the Car Boot Sales after 21st June. We will, of course, follow any Government guidelines.

Harby History Group – Louise Herrick 703662 - email: [email protected]

Oh, I do hope we are back to normal by the time you read this!

If so, then in May we’ll have had our first Harby History Group meeting since February 2020. The plan is to go on a Historic Guided Tour of Newark.

The following is the calendar for the rest of 2021, pending our speakers still being available, the village hall being able to reopen and no more government restrictions. Of course, as we all know too well now, things can change quickly so if you want to attend any of these meetings and you’re a new or irregular member then please get in touch with me to confirm beforehand. It will be lovely to see all the regulars plus anybody that would like to start a new interest and meet people following being at home for so long!

30 June – The Cathedral Quarter featuring Jewish Lincoln. Trip. Tour by guide Brian Taylor. 29 September – Early Medieval Lincolnshire. Guest speaker Dr Erik Grigg. 27 October – Katherine’s House. Guest speaker & author Sarah Hogg, who lives at Kettlethorpe Manor former home of Katherine Swynford. Books for sale on the night. 24 November – Slea Navigation. Guest speaker Graeme Wade.