October 2010 Archives

From Dot Howes

The Blankney Bonfire and Firework display will take place at Blankney on Friday 5th November 2010. the bonfire will be lit at 6.15 with firework display at 6.45. Entrance is free but there will be a collection for local charities. Hot Food and Soup will be available.

New Age Kurling nights for November are on Friday evenings the 5th and 12th

St Wilfrid's Church are hosting a St Andrew's night supper in the church hall on Friday 26th November at 7.00p.m.. Tickets are £8 available from Margaret Amos or Another Chance. Please bring own drinks.

Metheringham Animal Welfare Supporters group are holding their annual Christmas Market on Saturday 13th November 2010 in the village hall. There will be many stalls including gifts, preserves, crafts, woodworking and the special MAWS tombola and raffle. There will be Tarot card reading and the MAWS snack bar will be open.

From Dot Howes

Metheringham WI president Audrey Webb was delighted to announce that six new members had joined in October bringing the total membership up to 56. The meeting on 20th October was a games and social evening and members enjoyed a form of card bingo won by Dot Howes, Linda Scrutton and Sue Clarke. This was followed by an advertisements quiz where the top score of 12 out of 23 was shared by three teams!! Following refreshments members could have a go at various games including shove halfpenny, rummikub, scrabble and triominoes.

During the business of the meeting plans for the Fayre and Feast tombola, cakes, produce and crafts stall were confirmed and finalized.
The Make Bake and Show event at Hubberts Bridge on 30th October was also discussed with entry tickets being issued for the 161 entries from the institute and the Co-operative entry. Members have been invited to a quiz at Caythorpe on 26th Novembeer and to the Village Carol Service being held at Metheringham Methodist Church on December 14th. Looking ahead members were marking up their diaries for the Annual Dinner on January 19th, The Federation Spring Council meeting in Spalding on March 8th 2011 and the annual outing on 20th July 2011 to Skipton. The Flower of the Month competition was won won by Jenni Honisett and Mary Goddard's Hedgehog cake won the "H" competition. The November meeting will be on Wednesday 17th November when John hallindine will be talking about Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. The meeting will be at 7.15p.m. in the village hall and the competition letter will be I.

MADSPA Swimming Badge Night and Hallowe'en Disco took place in the village hall on Friday 15th October. Metheringham and District Swimming Pool Association reported a good season after a shaky start. A total of 53 children received 107 swimming badges from the Thursday lesson sessions which this year were taken by Richard Oats from Gainsborough.
MADSPA thanked Richard and his assistants Zoe, James and Sam for running the lessons. Anyone who would be prepared to take on the pool caretaker role for next summer should contact Dian Robinson on 01526 321581. The caretaker needs to be able to visit the poll twice daily to test the pool water throughout the season.

Late News - added 22 Oct 2010

Age U.K., Lincoln are hosting a First Contact Drop-in event for newly retired people or those who have recently reached retirement age on Thursday 28th October in Metheringham Village Hall between 10.00a.m. and 12 noon. Visitors will be shown how to access support and advice and told how to access the services available to them to encourage independent living.

I am writing to inform you that on 22nd October as part of a training exercise and demonstration, 2 RAF Tornado aircraft will be conducting a low level exercise over RAF Waddington. Accordingly, I would be grateful if you could pass this information to your community.

Weather permitting the exercise will take place between 1100 and 1130.

This is not routine flying activity for RAF Waddington but current operations in Afghanistan show there is a continuing requirement for UK Armed Forces to operate successfully in the low-level environment. To ensure UK Forces are capable of meeting the operational task, low flying exercises must be conducted in the UK before deployment to operational theatres.

Military low flying training is subject to stringent regulations. All low flying must be authorised in advance by a suitably qualified officer and low flying activity booked with the appropriate co-ordinating authority. Measures are taken to provide a balance between military training requirements and the need to avoid excessive disturbance on the ground.

The MOD takes its responsibilities to the general public very seriously indeed. RAF Waddington understands that this kind of activity has an effect on the community at large and we endeavour to keep the amount conducted to the minimum necessary to achieve and maintain operational effectiveness.

Thank you for your continued support

Lindsey Askin
Mrs
Media and Communications Advisor
RAF Waddington
01522 726841
01522 726837 Fax
WAD-BSW-MCA2@mod.uk

Dear Councillors

You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 26th October 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
19th October 2010

AGENDA - 26th October 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.
d) To receive a report from the Parish Dog Warden

4. Notes of the last Full Council Meeting held on Tuesday 28th September 2010, to be approved and signed as the minutes.

5. Clerks report on matters outstanding (previously circulated)

6. Financial matters:
a) To discuss and approve a budget for 2011/2012 (documents previously circulated).
b) To approve the Precept for 2011/2012.
c) To approve replacement of street light, concrete column 9 - outside 12 Park Crescent, to be replaced with a 6 metre steel post at a cost of £830.00.
d) To approve urgent repairs following report from RoSPA, to wooden log multi play at Princes Street Play Park (replace four wooden legs) at an approximate cost of £600.00.
e) To approve repairs following report from RoSPA , to play equipment at Shiregate Play Park;
i) Replace 6 platforms on rainbow play unit with metal at a cost of £1498.00
ii) Replace whirlybird roundabout bearings £120.00
iii) Replace foot pegs on spring motorbike £50.00
f) To consider and approve spending up to £500.00 on refurbishing the pavilion, (to include decorating and purchasing new tables and chairs).
g) To consider accounts for payment.
h) To receive a report from the RFO on the PC finances, Income and Expenditure.

7. Planning Committee:
a) Notes of the last meeting held on 13th October 2010, to be approved and
signed as the minutes (previously circulated).
b) License Application: To receive an update on license application for a
premier grocers/off license at premises 36 High Street, Metheringham,
Shop opening times 6.00am - 12.00am, alcohol sales 9.00am - 12.00am.

8. Correspondence:
a) To note general correspondence (publications and letters are available for viewing).
b) To consider an invite from Community Lincs - Presentation of the 2010 Competition Awards to be held on Thursday 18th November at 7.00pm at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre and to agree representation.

9. To receive reports on Outside Meetings:
a) To receive a report from Cllr Waddington on the Metheringham Area
Cluster Group meeting held on 6th October 2010.
b) To receive a report from the Clerk on the Employment Seminar held 6th
October 2010.
c) To receive a report from members and the Clerk on the Lincolnshire
Association of Local Councils (LALC) AGM and conference held
16th October 2010.

10. To receive reports from Working Groups:
a) Allotments
b) Children's Playgrounds and Playing Fields
c) Consultation and Questionnaires
d) Fayre and Feast
e) Forward Planning
f) Highways, Footpaths & Car Parks
g) Risk Assessment
h) Street Lighting
i) War Memorial and Spring
j) To consider members of working groups

11. Recreation field & related issues: To receive a progress report.

12. Community Governance (Parish) Reviews: To consider increasing the number of Councillors from eleven to thirteen in accordance with NKDC guidelines.

13. Date, time and venue of next meeting: Tuesday 30th November 2010 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Chris Hewitt has put together a new Nocton blog site to keep you updated with the details of whats happened and going to happening in the Nocton All saints church and the community, plus whats on. It doesn't replace the church website but he intends it to be a source of day to day info and a picture record of what goes on in the village and across all the clubs.

At the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre - in the old gymnasium - on Wednesday 27th October 2010 at 7.30pm. Admission: Members free, Visitors £5.00 including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Enquiries to: Friends of Metheringham Airfield, Westmoor Farm, Martin Moor, Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3BQ. Tel: 01526 378270/604

Access and facilities for the Disabled. All proceeds in aid of the Visitor Centre / 106 Sqn Museum.

Minutes of the Nocton Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday the 14th of September 2010 in the village hall

Present:
Miss Storr Chair
Ms.Wilson Vice-Chair
Mr.Askew
Mrs. Williams
Mr.Rose D.Cllr.
Mrs.Overton C.Cllr.
Mrs. Green Clerk
Ms.Duckworth PCSO
5 members of the public

Apologies:
D.Cllr.Chambers, P.Cllr's. Capewell & Rumbelow

1) Declaration of Prejudicial Interest in Accordance With the Ethical Code of
Conduct: None

2) Police: Two crimes reported since the last meeting. The hospital gates are now locked. LEDA (Nick Hardcastle) are aware of the asbestos on the site. LEDA have written to the police that no one has been granted permission to remove material from the site. There had been a motor accident at the B1188/B1202 junction.

3) Public Questions: Twelve sets of 'cat's eyes' are missing from Main Street. The road surface on Potterhanworth Road by the Wasps Nest junction needs attention, and the vegetation at the top of Wellhead Lane is overgrown, LCC highways to be informed. Large domestic recycling bins are available for a small fee from NKDC.

4) Litter: Mr.Sidney was paid for August.

5) The Minutes of the August meeting after amendment were proposed as correct by Ms. Wilson, seconded by Mrs Williams and signed by the Chair.

Matters Arising:
68/10see 3/Aug/10
Cleaning out the beck is on NKDC's agenda. No planning application has been submitted for the land on Wellhead Lane, it is outside the village curtailage.

69/10see49/10
Play area, no progress the clerk is to write to Mr.Glew Chairman to the school governing body.

70/10see50/10
Allotments - still some plots available, suggested that this be publicised at upcoming events.

71/10see51/10
V.H settlement - a letter from Uretek asking for an update on drains repairs, the clerk to reply. A decision to be made at the next meeting on further work.

72see53/10
No progress on a surface for The Green, D.Cllr.Rose will get info. from NKDC on products, prices and companies used by them

73/10see55/10
Not contacted Scopwick P.C. yet regarding 'Duck' signs.

74/10see57/10
The bat survey in the Church has been completed.

75/10see67/10b
NKDC have replied to our queries regarding the Sowerby compound.

Village Hall 76/10
A Committee meeting was held on the 1st Sep. Coffee morning last Wednesday. October 1st Lincolnshire Day celebrations include a meal with wine, all Lincolnshire produce, and entertainment provided by The Silver Sounds Band, tickets £10

Equal Opportunities 77/10
Nothing to discuss.

Nocton Hall 78/10
NKDC have received the report from Anders Glenn. Karen Bradford would like to attend the next meeting, she is now able to attend on a Tuesday, so the day of the meeting will not need to be changed.

Letters: 79/10
a) No Need for Nuclear
b) NKDC reply re: Sowerby development compound
c) Nocton Dairies Ltd. reply to our letter x 2
d) Society of Local Council Clerks re: playground safety
e) LKALC Annual Report 2009/2010
f) NKDC re: Homes for Rent
g) Record RSS re: playgrounds inspections
h) NKDC Community Lines 2010 Autumn Debate.
i) NKDC reply re: Beck x 2.
j) Uretek re: village hall
k) Clarks and Councils Direct
I) LCC CYCLING Sunday 19th Sep. Water Railway
m) NKDC Community Governance (Parish) Reviews
n) LCC Parish communities protocol C (free trees)
o) Lincoln City Council, NKDC, WLDC, LCC, re: Central Lincolnshire Core Strategy
p) LCC re: The Economic Significance of the Three Sector in Lincolnshire
q) NKDC What's On
r) NKDC Priorities
s) notes of meeting held in Metheringham re: Nocton Dairies Ltd.
t) NKDC Cluster news
u) C.Cllr.Overton newsletter

Planning 80/10
a) NKDC Application CA42/48 to fell 1 Lime tree Embsay House
b) NKDC Application 10/0996/FUL change of use to burials, improve access, gate, car parking, wood by Wasps Nest junction, Nocton Fen Road.
c) NKDC TPO N735 2010 Wellhead Lane
d) NKDC Permission 10/0832/HOUS single story back ext. 12 Akritiri Square
e) NKDC permission to work on trees at Ghyllside
f) Geoff Hall info re: Amy Jackson (Oxtail Public Relations) forming a liaison group for Nocton Dairies Ltd.
g) NKDC CA42 permission to fell Whitebeam tree Embsay House

Nocton Dairies: 81/10
The information from Geoff Hall discussed, Mrs Williams had attended the meeting arranged in Metheringham, she had not been impressed. After further discussion it was agreed by all present that councillors would not attend any liaison meetings as an official, if anyone wished to attend they would do so as a parishioner. BBC 5 Live have invited Mrs. Williams to speak on air 22nd Sep. the interview will take place in the village.

Finance 82/10
a) Lloyds statements (11) £13302.92 (12) £58.25
b) e.on invoice for maintenance £104.48 (eh. signed)
c) Clement Keys request for more info
d) M.Sidney paid for litter picking Aug.£40
e) NKDC re: Parish Litter Picking
f) NKDC re: Parish Dog Warden
g) Clerks sal August £168.72 expo £5 = £173.72

83/10
C.Cllr.Overton gave an update on the CC budget cuts, all 8 care homes recommended for closure are to go out to tender, the last remaining 8 are run by St Johns. The Primary Care Trust is being discussed now. If concessionary fares are cut it may mean that bus services may be reduced.

Any Other Business 84/10
a) Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday each month, if for some reason this has to be chanced it is minuted at the previous meeting and the notice put in the notice box.

The next meeting confirmed as Tuesday October 5th 2010 at 7pm in the village hall.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.54pm.

To Planning Committee members: You are hereby summoned to a meeting of the Planning Committee which will be held in the Church Hall on Wednesday 13th October 2010 at 7.30pm. Prior to the official start of the meeting a public forum will be held if required. The public may address the meeting 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.

PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - 13th October 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. To Consider Applications Received:
a) 10/1121/FUL - proposal: erection of a single 3 bedroom detached dwelling adjacent to 9 Station Road, Metheringham
b) 10/1179/FUL - proposal: change of use of former pumping station to dwelling (resubmission of 10/0859/FUL) at The Pump House, Sleaford Road, Metheringham

4. To Note Decisions Received:
a) 10/0795/FUL - erection of detached chalet bungalow dwelling with integral garage to rear of 12 Dunston Road, Metheringham. Planning permission granted. b) 10/0637/FUL - erection of 3 light industrial/storage units on land adjacent to Unit 24, the Moorlands, Metheringham. Planning permission granted.

5. Correspondence:
a) Letter (reference 10/1185/PNTEL) from NKDC. No action needed.

6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:-
Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 7.30pm in the Church Hall.

Signed: Ms S N Wetherall
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
Date: 8th October 2010

From Dot Howes

New Age Kurling dates for the remainder of 2010 are as follows:
October 15th and 29th, November 5th and 12th and December 3rd. All sessions are at 7.00p.m. in the village hall and open to all ages and abilities. Charge is £3 per head per session or £10 for a family (2 adults, 2 children).

Metheringham Over 60s will be entertained by local vocalist Sharna at their next meeting on November 3rd in the village hall at 7.00p.m..
Guests are welcome for £2.

The level crossing will be closed on Tuesday 19th October between 8.30 and 15.30 to allow for essential maintenance work.

Metheringham High Street will be closed on Saturday 23rd October between 12 noon and 23.00 between the Fen Road and Drury Street junctions to allow the Fayre and Feast to take place. There will also be parking restrictions on the High Street. This year's theme is Heroes and Heroines.

The Spires and Steeples Challenge will be passing through Metheringham on Sunday 17th October. Runners are going from Lincoln to Sleaford and walkers are taking the 13mile route from Metheringham to Sleaford. Come out and cheer them on if you are not joining in or helping with stewarding. Entry is £10 or £12 on the day. To enter or to offer stewarding help contact the events officer at Leisure Connection.
(01522 694 353, e-mail eventsofficer@leisureconnection.co.uk)

Minutes of the Scopwick Parish Council Meeting held at 7.15pm on Tuesday 27 July 2010 at the Village Hall, Scopwick.

Minutes of the Metheringham Sots Hole and Tanvats Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 31st August 2010 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Dunston held their 3rd annual Scarecrow Weekend on 25/26 Sept with some 60 or so entrants.

Thr streets of Dunston were packed during the two days showing and the voting by the viewing public saw the following outcome

The Winners were

Winner - Holey Moley

Runner up - Del Boy

Third - Dunston Drillers