Metheringham News - 4th February 2010

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.