Metheringham News - 19th August 2010

From Dot Howes

Metheringham WI met in the village hall on Wednesday 18th August where they were treated to a nostalgic journey through television in the 1950s, 60s and 70s by Terry Richards. Sound bites ranged from Billy Cotton and Gert and Daisy in the early 1950s to Dallas and Dad's army in the 1970s. During the business of the meeting President Audrey Webb welcomed five visitors and announced several birthdays. The Institute have 161 entries for the Make, Bake and Show event on Saturday 30th October and there are over 1000 from the Lincolnshire South federation.
The skid pan event at Nettleham was heavily over subscribed ( nearly 5-
fold) but Metheringham were allocated two tickets in the ballot. Jayne Palmer and Irene Exton were selected to go. The recent coffee morning raised £96 for the institute. Items are now needed for the Fayre and Feast on Saturday 23rd October. The WI have an indoor stall this year and will have to keep it open until 9.00p.m. so many more tombola and sale items are needed. Tombola items and preserves, cards, craft items etc are welcomed at the next meeting on 15th September.
There will be a table top sale on 20th November. Members can book a table for £5, non-members for £6, by contacting Ronnie on 01526 320220.
The competition for something beginning with F was won jointly by Mary Goddard's fudge and Jill Spooner's frog. The flower of the month was won by Kathy Mandell. Because the extra membership and activities has meant the WI meetings have become a bit of a rush, forthcoming meetings will last from 7.15 - 9.45 p.m.. Next month's meeting on 15th September will see Steve Lovell taking members "Around the World in 80 pictures".
The competition will be for something beginning with G.

Cheques totalling £ 4692 were handed out to four Lincolnshire Animal Welfare charities when Metheringham Animal Welfare Supporters Group held their Annual General Meeting at Martin Moor Golf Club on Monday 16th August.
The Weirfield Wildlife Hospital, The Ark Retirement Home, Hedgehog Care Hedgehog Hospital and Lincoln Cat Care all received cheques for £1173. The Chairman, Yvonne Denman, said that although the committee had expected a poor year financially it had not been too bad. The details in the treasurer's report showed that this was in part due to a bequest from the late Trudy Pilsbury. The perpetual shortage of volunteers continues as some people are only available for occasional help. There is a much appreciated band of stalwarts but more new volunteers are needed. Thanks were given to RAF Waddington for their donation of a printer and the army at Aldershot for their donation of a second hand computer.
A good calendar of events had been planned with everything from the Christmas Market to an evening of Clairvoyance, the latter had raised over £1000 profit. The Ceilidh evening had been much enjoyed but poorly supported and only broke even and two table top sales had been cancelled. Yvonne had been both amused and saddened by a letter from North Kesteven Voluntary Centre Services warning of the hazards associated with biscuits.
Three committee members had announced their resignation from the committee though will be continuing to help where and when possible.
Iris Irving, Mary Green and Kevin Doughty were all thanked for their commitment to the group.
The cheque recipients fro the August 2009- August 2010 year were most appreciative thanking the group for their continued dedication and enthusiasm in extracting money from the public. They all stressed how this year the money will be especially helpful as it has been particularly busy for referrals in most areas. The Weirfield Wildlife Hospital are planning to purchase an incubator.
The only change to the committee officers was the appointment of Sue Powell as Secretary. Mandie Stewart, Brian West and Loretta Hammonds joined the committee.
After the refreshment and photography interval at which Barney the Owl stole the show the voting took place for the August 2010 - August 2011 recipients. There were 18 animal welfare charities and sanctuaries nominated and all members had four votes. After the count, the winning four were Bransby Home of Rest for Horses ( 13 votes), Silver Florin Equestrian Centre (13), the Lincoln Swan Preservation Society (12), and the Retired Greyhound Trust (9)
As it is 10 years since MAWS came into being in its current format there will be a big party and meal on Friday 17th September at Martin Moor Golf Club. Tickets for a full three course Roast Meal will be £11. Mrs Denman expressed sincere thanks to Alan and Carol from the Golf Club for their support in hosting the meeting.

Nocton Dairies potential planning application will be discussed at Metheringham Parish Council meeting on 31st August.