Even more from Newsletter special: the ongoing August /2014 Edition 02 Wind Farm Contact us: twitter: @thoresbynews issues e-mail: [email protected] No it’s not a misprint, you are reading working Lancaster Bombers! it correctly. North Thoresby 40’s Turn to page 3 for more information Weekend will play host to BOTH and the timetable for the flyovers. Although, as in the past, ( residents’ permits will be issued to ’ ) those affected by these closures. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypasts corkscrew or bottle opener. Tickets are on The main change is are scheduled for both days with the two sale at the Post Office price £12.50 each. th that this year the event is being run in con- Lancaster's due to appear on Sunday 24 In terms of help on both days, prior prepa- junction with the New Inn’s Granddad’s and the Spitfire the following day, Monday ration and clearing the village afterwards th Fete as Lincolnshire 25 but as always these we do have something of a problem with Wolds Railway did appearances are subject regard to help and assistance. The volun- not want a change of to both weather condi- teers BBQ on Saturday 5th July was rather a date. They will how- tions and operational exi- disappointment in respect of the number ever be running gencies on the day. Danc- of people who turned up. The upside was trains over the week- ing in The Square on both that there was no shortage of food for end as part of their days will be courtesy of those who did! nd Scarecrow Event. As 52 Street Jump with DJ If you are able to spare some time w/c in past years vintage Swing providing the mu- Monday 18th August and/or over the two coaches will be run- sic. days of the event your help would be very ning from The Square to the New Inn. Sunday night sees a Victory Party in the much appreciated. Even if you can only Again, this year both High Street and The Village Hall with dancing to Shiny Stock- spare a couple of hours it would help. Square will be closed to through vehicular ings, the band who were such a success Included in the tasks to be undertaken are traffic by virtue of official road closures. last year, and a hot pot supper; but re- erection of bunting, manning the car park member to bring your own drinks and a and the two road barriers, decoration of the Village Hall and of course the stripping down afterwards. Should you be able to help could you please let Catherine, at the The latest information on 1940’s weekend………………..1 Mapletoft Foundation…...…………………………………..……...4 Letter from the Editor……………………………………....……...2 Wind Farm latest……………………………………………………….5 Post Office, know either by popping in or North Thoresby at War (Special)..……………………..…...2-3 The Village Voice (Wind Turbines)…..…..……..………….6-7 ringing 840204. - Remembering The Villages War Heroes….…...…………………....2 Methodist Church Events………………………………………….7 So here’s hoping for a sun drenched week- - Nancy Blythe—The Wars and her Family…………………………....3 Rural Louth Police Team Update………………………………..8 end and yet another great 1940s event. Louth Playgoers……………………..…………………….………..…..4 Thoresby in History…………………………….……………………...9 Village Announcement…..…………………………..……………...4 Village Sports…………………………………………………….…….10 - Dave Barnett A North Thoresby Newsletter Special Feature With the 1940’s weekend quickly approaching I feel it appropriate to remem- First of all I’d like to say thank you for all the kind com- ber the sacrifice made by so many during both World Conflicts 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. So the Newsletter has taken a special look at different ways both ments following the publication and delivery of the first Wars have had an impact on villagers and village life. edition of the new look Newsletter. It’s lovely to hear posi- tive feedback as, to be honest, I was a little worried how it would be received! If you didn’t like it however, then let me know, use the Twitter account or the email address to leave Last edition Ruairidh Greig wrote an article for the me some feedback, it’s the only way it will change! I also Newsletter about remembering those individuals from must take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped the village who lost their lives during the First World War. This edition in any way to get the Newsletter from screen to door mat. Dave Barnett takes up the story with a special focus on Captain Vere Especially Dave Barnett, Rev. Emm and the group who De Hoghton. th worked tirelessly to deliver the newsletters. In the previous issue mention was ham Evening Post wrote that the 5 made of the fact that the name Cap- Battalion owed him a debt of grati- So onto this issue, as I'm sure you’ve spotted, our front tain Vere De Hoghton of Lancashire tude for his valuable instruction and page is full of information on (in my opinion) the high- appears on the war memorial in the untiring efforts to promote a higher churchyard and the question posed standard of efficiency and discipline light of the village calendar, 1940’s weekend. It’s the one as to what brought him to North from the date of his appointment as time of year where all local eyes are on the village, and if Thoresby. Fairly extensive research Adjutant until his death. it’s going to be anything like the past 40’s weekends, the has thrown up the following details He was married in All Saints church, th village will once again shine! Especially with the exciting regarding Captain De Hoghton. Margaret Street, London on 9 No- He was born on 6th March, 1882 in vember, 1911 to Alice Dorothy Pa- news that the special fly past will this year feature two Sitapore, India and was the second tience Hollins and they had a daugh- working Lancaster Bombers, a massive and special treat son of Sir James De Hoghton, 11th ter, Diana, on 1913. for everyone involved. This edition also features some more Baronet, and his wife Aimee Jean. Vere De Hoghton’s association with Following his education at Harrow he Lincolnshire is not only militaristic as information (and debate) about the Wind Farms, a look was gazetted as a it is recorded on the Cricket Archive into the (sometimes amusing) history of the village and on 2nd Lieutenant in the Lincolns (Royal website that he played for Lincoln- the eve of the 100 year anniversary of the start of World Regiment of Lincolnshire) and subse- shire in the Minor Counties Champi- War I includes a special look at how the war has impacted quently served in India for nine years. onship in 1910 against Nottingham- Returning to England in 1912 he was shire Second Xl. on villagers. Another special thank you goes out to anyone promoted to Captain and appointed His father, Sir James De Hoghton Bt, who has supplied me with content for this publication, as a Adjutant to the 5th Battalion, Lincoln- CBE, had been the Lieutenant Colonel th result the Newsletter has expanded to 10 pages! Hopefully shire Regiment. Then from February of the 4 Battalion, Lincolnshire Regi- 1915 he served with the British Expe- ment so Vere was maintaining a fami- your submissions keep coming and we can really turn this ditionary Force in France and Flan- ly tradition. Newsletter into something the Village can be proud of! ders and was killed in action during Going back to the question as to the attack on the Hohenzollern Re- what brought him to North Thoresby; Please remember if there’s anything you’d like to see in the doubt, a German fortified position on specifically there is no indication that Newsletter it only takes a Tweet or email. Like I said last edi- the coalfields that made up the Loos he ever came to the village. Equally tion, this is your newsletter and I want to make sure I’m fully battlefield. He is buried at Loos and there is nothing to say that he didn’t. featuring the ideas and contributions from our community and remembered on the Loos Memorial, Why does his name appear on the can only do that with your help, so get thinking. And writing! Panels 31 to 34. He was mentioned War Memorial in St. Helen’s Church- in Despatches (London Gazette, 1st yard? That remains a complete mys- January, 1916) by Field Marshal Sir tery despite research, which included Rob Burnett, Editor John French for gallant and distin- information directly from his nephew Contact: @thoresbynews guished service in the field. Bernard De Hoghton Bt, KM, DL, th st 14 Baronet, no association with Email: [email protected] On 21 October, 1915 the Notting- North Thoresby could be found. In some breaking news for the In our second entry this Village The Battle of Britain edition, North Thoresby Memorial Flight (BBMF) has resident Nancy Blythe now released tentative flypast writes about the different times for the 1940s Weekend ways the war has had a on 24th and 25th August, 2014. profound effect on her These confirm that on Sunday family and a treasured pro- 24th August there will be TWO cession it has left her with. Lancaster Bombers flying over our village. The BBMF’s City of Lin- coln will be joined and fly in tandem with the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster from Cananda. This is a ‘never to be repeated oppor- tunity’ to see the only two flying Lancaster together over our vil- — lage! Sunday, 24th August LANCASTERS at 15.50 ( & ) Monday, 25th August SPITFIRE at 14.50 2014 marks the centenary of years without any home leave.