Welcome to the Latest Magazine. I Have It on Good Authority That As
S T I C K N E Y
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DECEMBER 2015
JANUARY 2016
Welcome to the latest magazine. I have it on good authority that as
from today there are only 40 more sleeps until Christmas! Hopefully all your preparations are going well or maybe you are like me and leave it until the last minute!
As this is the last magazine before the festive season I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Hope to see you all at the New Year's celebration in the village Hall.
If you are new to the village I hope you will soon settle in and enjoy living in our community. You will find useful information about what’s on and also important telephone numbers in this magazine.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
in the
Village Hall, Hall Lane
Tickets: Adults £5.00, 7-16yrs £3 under 7's free
Includes Buffet, Bar and Disco
There will also be a raffle on the night
Doors open at 7.00pm til late
Contact 01205 480341 for tickets
Any profits made will be donated to Lives
(Last year’s profit was £89.84)
S.O.S. FROM THE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
The Community Committee held an Emergency Meeting on 11 November to re-elect a new Chairman to replace Tony Lewis who died recently. Unfortunately not many members were present and Phil Odlin, the Vice-Chairman, offered his resignation, which came as a bombshellto us all.
After much thought and discussion Nick Gosling agreed to take over as Acting Chairman until the A.G.M. in May next year as well as continuing the considerable task of Booking Secretary.
The existing committee, who are nearly all of senior years, feel that the time has come to appeal for new members, either representing clubs who use the halls or interestedvillagers who would liketo help govern and maintain this worthwhile and much loved amenity.
If youwould like more information please contact Doreen Cooley (01205 480397).
If anyone, or even two people, has an hour to spare on Friday morning/afternoon to set out the tables and chairs for Bingo this would be much appreciated.
Our sincere thanks go to Phil who has worked untiringly for many years to help keep the buildings in good condition, most recently completely redecorating the Youth Centre. His input will be much missed.
Many thanks for all your help.
Best wishes
Doreen
As we all know the Festive Season is nearly upon us so we would like to help you out with your shopping!
We will be taking orders for any meat products, which will be supplied by Mountains Butchers, and any fruit and veg orders. Any order will be ready to collect from Stickney Post Office during Christmas week.
Take the hassle out of going into town by letting us help you!
We would also like to wish each and every one of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR
Linda and Alan
(Order sheets will be available at the shop from 01 December.)
WHAT’S ON WEEKLY IN STICKNEY?
(Fixed weekly meetings in the Village Hall (VH) and Youth Centre (YC))
TUESDAY’S
Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4.00pm - 6.00pm (YC) 01205 480851
Ages 3 –10 years 07496 305167
Ladies Club 7.30pm (2nd Tues in month) (YC) 01205 480292
Badminton Junior and Senior 7.00pm (VH) 01205 368077
Stickney & District Gardening Club 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480802
(4th Tuesday in month)
WEDNESDAY’S
Short Mat Bowls 1.00pm - 4.00pm (VH) 01205 480397
Table Tennis 7.30pm (winter months only) (YC) 01205 481212
THURSDAY’S
Thursday Over 60’s Club 1.30pm - 4.00pm (YC) 01205 480802
(1st Thursday in month)
Short Mat Bowls 6.30pm - 9.00pm (VH) 01205 480397
Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm (YC) 01205 270352
(First Thursday in the month with Public Forum 7.20pm)
FRIDAY’S
Cash Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480802
November 28 Prize Bingo Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm
Proceeds to St Luke’s Church (YC)
ST LUKE’S CHURCH
"Generous God - Generous Living!" is the title of our Advent booklet for December 2015. It contains daily reflection for individuals, as well as four studies for groups, and some beautiful illustrations. If you would like a copy please ask Rev. Fran or one of your Church friends. We have set up three study groups in our Church Cluster and would welcome any curious individuals to join us and share thoughts or just come along to listen. Meetings last around one and a half to two hours and include light refreshments.
December brings several CHRISTMAS SERVICEStoSt Luke's. On Sunday 06 we are hosting a CHRISTINGLE forthe Cluster of Churches; Thursday 17 the Primary School have their worship celebration; Sunday 20th our CAROL SERVICE with mince pies and cake; Thursday, 24 MIDNIGHT HOLY COMMUNION and Friday 25 a MORNING GATHERING for a special birthday.
CAROLS with coffee on Thursdays sounds a good idea too!
Through December and January we will have a collection box in Church for donations of tins and packets of food as well as soap, toothpaste and other useful items for CENTREPOINT in Boston. It is our way of acknowledging that Christmas and the New Year can be a struggle and a challenge for some people. We will also have a collecting box at the back of Church to raise funds for SHELTER BOXES.This is how our Deanery wants to help refugee families in disastrous circumstances, providing basic survival equipment.
The AUCTION on the last day of October raised approx. £730.00 for the Church Cluster,a great amount! We had so much support and help, and lots of good humour.
Thank you for all your generous giving of prizes, money, time and words of encouragement through another busy year now drawing to its close. The empty calendars and diaries we opened on January 01 2015 are now filled with reminders of so much that has happened.
This year, as always, we end with the familiar story of a Baby born in a stable, fleeing with his parents to Egypt to escape death at the hands of a cruel dictator - becoming refugees seeking safety from war and persecution- sounds familiar.
We pray 2016 will bring hope and peace to all who have suffered pain and heartache through past months. May God's Love and blessings be with you through this Christmas and the New Year.
Rural Dean: Canon Peter Coates 01790 752526
Parish Priest and
PCC Chairperson: Rev’d Fran Jeffries 01205 481183
Church Wardens : Mrs A Brady 01205 480661
Mrs B Gosling 01205 480641
PCC Secretary: Mrs M Weston 01205 480127
Treasurer (General
Funds): Mrs D Cooley 01205 480397
Treasurer (Fabric
Fund): Mrs B Gosling 01205 480641
DECEMBER CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 06 11.15pm Cluster Christingle at Stickney
Sunday 13 9.30am Morning Worship
Tuesday 15 3.00pm Holy communion at the Old Rectory Care
Home
Sunday 20 3.00pm Carol Service
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion
Christmas Day 10.00am Family Service
Sunday 27 11.15am Cluster Holy Communion at New Leake
Every Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer
JANUARY CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 03 11.15am Cluster Holy Communion at Stickford
Sunday 10 10.00am Plough Sunday at Sausthorpe
Tuesday 19 3.00pm Holy Communion at the Old Rectory Care
Home
Sunday 17 11.15am All Age Worship with music by The New
Name
Sunday 24 9.30am Holy Communion
The Church is open daily from 9.30am until late afternoon.
There is a good range of second-hand books and jigsaws for sale in the church, all proceeds are for St Luke’s church.
A coffee morning is held from 10.00am every Thursday.
KIDDIES CORNER
Mini Christmas Cakes
These are great to make with your kids as they can do all the weighing (great for numeracy skills), mixing, cracking of eggs and decorating. All you're left with is the clearing up!
Method
Line base of the tins with greaseproof paper (we've used empty tuna tins).
Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat the eggs and add to the mixture a little at a time, beating well.
Sieve the flour and stir into the mixture.
Stir in the fruit and orange juice.
Spoon into the tins.
Cook at 130degrees C for approx. 40 mins
Cover loosely with cling film and decorate whenever you are ready. These will last for months so you can make them in advance, feed with alcohol if you wish and use them as presents for teachers, friends or family.
Ho Ho Ho
Q. What goes "oh, oh, oh”??
A: Santa walking backwards!
Q. Who looks after Father Christmas when he's ill?
A: The National Elf Service!
Q. Who is Santa's most famous elf?
A. Elfvis!!
Christmas Picture to colour
Twig Trees
Winter Wonderland
Can you find the words hidden in the box? They may be horizontal or vertical.
BOOTS
COLD
FLURRY
FREEZE
FROSTY
HAT / HOLIDAY
ICE
ICY
IGLOO
MITTENS
SKATE
SLED / SLUSH
SNOW
SNOWBALL
SNOWFLAKE
WET
WHITE
WINTER
Be kind and helpful and spread good cheer. Merry Christmas Everyone
Stickney Bus Service!
The market day service is available on 09 & 23 December, 06 & 20 January and 03 and 17 February. The cost of the service is £5.00 per person. You can book your seat by phoning 01205 480241.
Mobile Library Visits
The mobile library visits Stickney on MONDAY’S at the Youth Centre, Hall Lane between 10.15am and 11.15am and at Horbling Lane between 11.30am and 12.00noon. The next visits will be
28 December 2015, 25 January 2016 and 29 February 2016.
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Stickney Primary School
Friday 11 December Farmers Market. We expect lots of stalls selling everything
from vegetables to crafts. There will also be competitions, a raffle and refreshments.
If anyone would like to hold a stall of their own, please contact the school on 01205 480254.
Gardening tips:
As I write, the weather is unseasonably mild and it is difficult to think ahead to the cold frosty days and nights that will surely come. It pays to organise your work carefully, just in case good days are few and far between. Here then are a few jobs for the next couple of months to keep us busy in between opening presents and having another spoonful of Christmas pudding!
For December:
1} In mild weather open up cloches, frames and greenhouse vents for an hour to change the air and avoid those damp stale conditions that invite diseases.
2} When we do start to get frosts, which can be sharp and prolonged, protect frames and cloches with some kind of insulation. If you have winter salads and other crops in the greenhouse, cover them with newspapers on very cold nights.
3} Empty mature compost heaps and move barrow loads of manure around the garden, stacking it in heaps near the parts of the garden that will need it when conditions improve.
4} Take a little time to check over various tools. Clean, oil and if necessary sharpen any that need it, replacing or repairing handles or some other worn part.
5} Enjoy the improved flavour of many winter crops such as parsnips, Savoy cabbages and Brussels sprouts which come after the frost has been on them.
And for January:
Again the weather will dictate how much you can do outdoors. The Romans apparently called this period Preparing Time so now is the time to prepare for the coming season:
1} Order seeds and seed potatoes and a couple placed in a container and kept in a warm place will give some very early results.
2} Aim for a slightly acid soil with a PH of 6.5; if you want to grow cabbages or other members of the brassica family then aim to raise the calcium levels by adding lime.
3} Force rhubarb outdoors by placing large inverted pots over a few crowns. If you did this last year, do not force the same crowns.
Finally a word from Joseph Addison to inspire us all in our gardening endeavours for the next few months, "I have always thought a kitchen garden a more pleasant sight than the finest orangery."
Happy Christmas and good gardening in the New Year and, of course, Happy Gardening.
EVERGREENS MINITURE RAILWAY
Santa Special
Saturday 05 December 2015 11.00am – 3.00pm
Admission: £10.00 family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Or £3.00 Adults and £2.00 Children
Prices include a visit to Santa with present
then unlimited additional train rides!
A free tea or coffee for adults!
www.evergreens-miniture-railway.co.uk
THE PARROT ZOO
Christmas Cracker!
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December
Entrance to the Zoo for everyone £2.50
Santa’s Grotto from 12noon £5.00 per child includes gift
A weekend of fun and festivities
for the whole family!
Traditional Christmas Market on
Sunday with Festive Food, Carol
Singing & Cheerleading
www.parrotzoo.com
Stickney Show 2016
Plans are under way to hold the Stickney Show on 16 July 2016 – make a note in your diary! In order to keep this a Cheap Family Fun Day Out the Jubilee Committee will be holding fund raising events each month on the run-up to the Show.
A report of the Craft Fair and Christmas Tree Festival will
be given in the February Stickney News.
Dates for your diary in 2016 for the fund raising events: