Metheringham Area News

From Dot Howes

There will be a Coffee and Auction Morning in the Chapel Hall on 13th February 2010 to raise funds for Metheringham Methodist Church. Viewing and coffee will be from 9.00a.m. with the auction at 10.00a.m.

A free open Evening of New Age Kurlling takes place in the village hall between 7-9p.m. on Friday 12th February. All ages and any levels of experience are welcome. For subsequent Friday evenings the charge from 19th February will be £3 or £10 for a family.

Metheringham, Sots Hole and Tan Vats Parish Council celebrated being granted the Status of Quality Council on Tuesday evening with a Presentation Evening and social to which many local groups and characters from the community were invited. The guests were welcomed with complimentary drinks and green and silver themed decorations in the village hall. Entertainment was from the Silver Sounds Band.

Councillor Dr Mike Allen, Chairman of Metheringham Parish Council welcomed the dignitaries from Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council and all those present representing the community. He introduced Robin Tucker the Chairman of the Quality Status panel of Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC). Mr Tucker credited all the councillors and particularly the Parish Clerk, Sharon Wetherall for all their hard work in getting Metheringham to join the other 700 Quality Councils in the country.

The aims of the Quality Council status is to improve the quality of management and administration in local councils by providing benchmark minimum standards in many areas including accountability, training and involvement in the community. Over the course of the assessment process Metheringham were assessed by the 5 members of the Lincolnshire panel over three years. Mr Tucker then presented the certificate to Dr Allen.
In his acceptance speech Dr Allen praised Ms Wetherall for instigating and working through the process which couldn't have been achieved without the good will and efforts of all the councillors and advice from the LALC. The community and the groups within the community deserve nothing but the best from their council, he said and now the council can deliver the best to them. The council have now earned the opportunity for dialogue with the next tier of local government to benefit Metheringham, Sots Hole and Tan Vats.

A delicious finger buffet was provided and many of those present were able to expand their circle of contacts with other groups. There were also displays to show the portfolio of work undertaken over the assessment period and also a slide show and albums of photographs of Metheringham through the decades.

Tai Chi and Qi Qong classes continue to take place in the village hall on Thursdays between 1.30-2.30p.m.. These are open to beginners or people with previous experience. For more information contact Jason on
01526 345080.

Sherry Forbes at Manor House Stables, Martin is running a series of craft workshops between February and April. Initially, all will be 1-day courses which will start from between 9.30-10.00am and continue all day with a special home-made lunch and a glass of our own special apple wine, finishing about 4.30-5.30pm (depending on course). The maximum number of people on the workshops will be small (4 to 8) to ensure everyone has time to create something special to take home. The cost will range from £15 to £55 per person and will include materials plus lunch, tea, coffee and wine. The aim is to have fun and learn new skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Metheringham Village Hall What`s On Weekly

Monday
Pre-School 9.00 - 11.30 Am
Starlite Twirlers 4.45 - 7.00 Pm
Badminton 7.30 - 9.00 Pm

Tuesday
Preschool 9.00 -11.30 Am
New Life Fellowship
(1st/2nd /3rd Tues) 7.00-9.00 Pm
Parish Council Meeting
(4th Tues) 7.00-10.00pm

Wednesday
Preschool 9.00-11.30 Am
Line Dance 2.00 -3.00 Pm
Over 60`S (1st Wed) 7.00-9.00 Pm
W.I. (3rd Wed) 7.15-9.15 Pm

Thursday
Pre-School 9.00-11.30am
Tai Chi 1.30-2.30 Pm
Aerobics 6.00-7.00 Pm
Badminton 8.00 -10.00pm

Friday
Pre-School 9.00-11.30am & 12.30 -3.00pm
New Age Kurling 7.00-9.00pm

Sunday
Karate 10.00-12.00pm
Starlite Twirlers 3.00 -7.00pm

Contact Anne Harrison (Booking Officer) On 01526 320644 For All Enquiries

Saturday 6th March Over 60`S Coffee Morning 10.00-11.30am

Friday 19th March - M.A.W.S. Evening Of Clairvoyance With Bryan Gibson & Sue Odam 7.30-9.00pm

Saturday 27th March - 50/50 Auction View - 8.00am Sale - 10.00am

Tuesday 6th April - Blood Donor Session 1.15-8.00pm

Saturday 10th April - M.A.W.S Table Top & Car Boot Sale 8.30am-1.00pm

Saturday 8th May - Village Hall Spring Fayre 9.00 Am -1.00pm

Tuesday 1st June - Blood Donor Session 1.15 -8.00pm

Thu 17th Fri 18th Sat 19th Fri 25th Sat 26th June 7.30 P M M . A . D. Present`Ello Ello`

Minutes of the Metheringham Sots Hole and Tanvats Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.







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The Spring Issue of the Community Magazine is due to go out towards the end of February.

Should anyone wish to have an article included in the magazine please forward it to: The Editor at fordy.meg@googlemail.com or ring him on 01526 320016

thanks

Pete Ford(Editor)

From Dot Howes

Metheringham WI celebrated with their Annual Dinner on Wednesday night. Membership has now outstripped the previous venues and this year they were dining at Martin Moor Golf Club where they found excellent food and hospitality. At these events seating is not pre-arranged and each member takes a ticket out of the hat to see who they will be sitting next to. It is a good opportunity to find out more about the other members, their backgrounds and interests and leads to new and more solid friendships.

President Audrey Webb conducted a small business meeting with the opportunity for indoor bowls, a theatre trip, golf, the summer outing, fabric box making, the Phoenix Group Meeting, darts and the Federation Spring Council Meeting all coming up soon. Next month's meeting will be in Metheringham Village Hall at 7.15p.m. when the speaker will be Alan Porter talking about life as an Auctioneer and Cricketer. The competition will be for something beginning with A and membership subscriptions are due.

Dear Councillors

You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 26th January 2010 at 7.30pm. Prior to the official start of the meeting a public forum of not more than 15 minutes will be held if required. The public may address the council between 7.15pm and 7.30pm on current matters, or issues which may become future agenda items and your attendance is also requested during this period. A Police Report will be given at this time.

Signed: Ms S N Wetherall AILCM
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
18th January 2009

AGENDA - 26th January 2010

1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given

2. Members Declarations of Interests: Members may make any declarations of interest at this point but may also make them at any point during the meeting in accordance with the 2000 Local Government Act.

3. Reports from representatives on outside bodies:
a) To receive a report from the County Councillor.
b) To receive a report from the District Councillor.
c) To receive reports from Council representatives on other outside bodies.

4. Notes of the last Full Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24th November 2009, to be approved and signed as the minutes.

5. Clerks report on matters outstanding (previously circulated)

6. Financial matters:
a) To consider subscription to the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils Annual Training Scheme for April 2010/March 2011 at a cost of £105.00.
b) To consider a request from the Lincolnshire Playing Fields Association for a donation towards their activities.
c) To consider accounts for payment.
d) To receive a report from the RFO on the PC finances, Income and Expenditure.

7. Planning Committee: To receive a report from Cllr Mrs Honisett.

8. Correspondence:
a) To note general correspondence (publications and letters are available for viewing).
b) Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC) Training Events for 2010 to agree representation (previously circulated).

9. To receive reports on Outside Meetings:
a) Metheringham Area Cluster Group - To formally agree the funds for a
new bench will be allocated to MADSPA.

10. To receive reports from Working Groups:
a) Children's Playgrounds and Playing Fields
b) Fayre and Feast
c) Highways, Footpaths & Car Parks

11. Recreation field & related issues: To receive a progress report following information from MPC solicitor.

12. Allotments: To receive an update following the proposal for new allotments and pavilion.

13. The Quality Parish Scheme: To confirm details for the QPS presentation evening to be held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010.

14. Annual Village Meeting 2010: To receive suggestions from Councillors for a suitable topic for this year's meeting.

15. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: To agree Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd December 2010 and agree format for event.

16. Metheringham Spring: To confirm tenancy agreement between Metheringham Parish Council and Blankney Estates Limited (previously circulated).

17. Community Engagement Statement of Intent: To resolve to adopt a Community Engagement Statement of Intent in relation to the 'Power of Well Being' and agree its publication (previously circulated).

18. Power of Well Being: To consider the Power of Well-Being checklist; to confirm the eligibility criteria has been met and to resolve to adopt the Power of Well-Being (previously circulated).

19. Date, time and venue of next meeting: Tuesday 23rd February 2010 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

From Dot Howes

St Wilfrid's Church are holding a coffee morning on Saturday 23rd January between 10.00a.m. and 12 noon in the St Wilfrid's Church Hall.

There will be a cake stall, bric-a-brac, books and a raffle. Bacon baps will be available with the refreshments. St Wilfrid's are urgently raising money to finance the essential roof repairs that are now taking place.

There will be a Coffee and Auction Morning in the Chapel Hall on 13th February 2010 to raise funds for Metheringham Methodist Church. Viewing and coffee will be from 9.00a.m. with the auction at 10.00a.m.

A specially written tale of high jinks on the high seas and a race between pirate ships to find the treasure, complete with all the usual panto personalities and features. To be performed at Metheringham and by their special invitation at Sleaford Little Theatre.

January 29th and 30th Metheringham Village Hall
February 5th and 6th Metheringham Village Hall
February 13th Sleaford Little Theatre

"Arr" annual pantomime this year takes inspiration from Treasure Island, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan and any other pirate related fiction you care to think of. Pirate Treasure is written and directed by Ingrid Burns who made her writing and directing debut last year.

MAD's 18th consecutive pantomime is a typical tale of good against evil for all the family to feel a part of. Jimlad Golightly and his mother Semolina aquire a treasure map in lieu of payment from ne'er do well Pegleg Pete. They persuade Squire Le Tawny to finance an expedition to search for the treasure and set sail on the Sea Slug. The fly in the ointment is the villainess Captain Jack Vulture who once had the map and wants it back so sets sail in pursuit with her all female crew on the Black Oyster. Both ships are repeatedly harassed by Minnie Strater, the rat from Health and Safety, and there are various confrontations as all parties close in on the treasure island. Will Jim Lad be able to marry his true love? Will One Eyed Kate get her Justin? Will Semolina marry her squire? and most importantly will anyone get any treasure?

Music, laughter, the cute chorus, all the usual panto gags and fabulous costumes make for a lively colourful performance for all the family to enjoy. Many of MAD's usual favourites including Graeme Pembery and Gaynor Little will be performing alongside newer talent such as Niall Davidson-Petch as the Dame.

Ingrid Burns made her writing and directing debut with Arthur Pendragon and the Sword of Destiny last year and the same team are working to produce another triumph for everyone to enjoy.

This year MAD are delighted to have been invited to perform their Pantomime at Sleaford Little Theatre on 13th February when performances will be at 2.30 and 7.30p.m.

And at The Playhouse, Westgate, Sleaford on
Saturday 13th February 2010 at 2.30p.m. and 7.30p.m.

Performances will be at Metheringham Village Hall on:
Friday 29th January at 7.30p.m.,
Saturday 30th January at 2.30p.m. and 7.30p.m.
Friday 5th February at 7.30p.m.
Saturday 6th February at 2.30 and 7.30p.m.

For the Metheringham performances the tickets are available from
D & K News, High St, Metheringham 01526 320371
Info-Links, High St., Metheringham 01526 323100
And they are £6.50 for adults, £5 for concessions and children and there
is a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) for £20.

For the Sleaford performances the tickets are available from
Tourist Information Office, Money's Yard, Sleaford 01529 414294
They are £7 for the gallery and £6 for the stalls with a £1 reduction
for concessions

For further information and to arrange interviews/ photo sessions please contact
Ingrid Burns on 01526 860341 e-mail: ringburns@aol.com
Or Gwyneth Holland on 01526 322633 e-mail: Gwyneth@clara.co.uk