September 2011 Archives
Minutes of Nocton Parish Council held on 19th July 2011 in the Village Hall
Present:
Councillor D. Wilson (Chair)
Councillor I. Goldsworthy (Vice-Chair)
Councillor P. Askew
Councillor N. Faulkner
Councillor K. Tyler
Councillor M. Williams
Also present:
District Councillor Money
Mr A. Brown (LCC Highways)
Mr D. Bates (NKDC Planning)
Mrs J. Hill (Dog Warden)
Mrs D. Green (Parish Clerk)
8 members of the public were in attendance
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from PCSO Flannigan, District Councillor R. Kendrick and County Councillor M. Overton
2. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
Councillor Neil Faulkner signed the Acceptance of Office which was counter-signed by the Clerk
3. DECLARATION OF PREJUDICIAL INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The Chair and Councillor Faulkner declared a personal interest in Item Nos. 8 and 9 "Issues Concerning Nocton Park".
4. PUBLIC QUESTIONS
The Planning Officer was asked if any thing was known regarding the sale of the Nocton Ltd. Site and if Nocton Dairies had approached the Council again.
Mr. Brown was asked about a permanent flashing speed indicator for the village. There is a scheme of 'fixed' signs and he suggested get support from County Councillor Overton. The Parish Council could purchase a device for approximately £5000 plus £1500 for all future maintenance.
Traffic through the village - between 8am and 9.30 a.m. on a Sunday six 'chicken' lorries went through. Councillor Rumbelow reported that the manager of the chicken company has said that when an order comes in it has to go out immediately. 40ft lorries use the village so is there any was to get this rout off the GPS? Mr. Brown said that was not possible.
The general state of the village looks untidy. Does the Parish Council have the power to do anything? Hedges are cut by LCC Highways on what is termed 'an area of reasonableness'. After a very long wait the hedges by the Hall grounds are to be cut next week. Parish Councillors are to walk around the village to make a comprehensive list of those items requiring attention. Households with overgrown hedges will be approached.
The History of Nocton: a presentation of a lantern slide show first shown in October 1911
Nocton Village Hall, Main Street, Nocton, Lincolnshire
Wednesday 12 October 2011 at 7.30 p.m.
The script and original images from the lantern slides have been saved, so the evening will take you back to Nocton in 1911. Desserts and wine to follow. Tickets, in aid of Nocton Church, are £5 if bought in advance, or £6 on the door.
For tickets, phone 01526 322930, or 322739, or 321455.
What a Success!!
It was a wonderful Scarecrow weekend! The weather was really kind to us, people flocked round the village in droves - at least 500 families followed the scarecrow map, then ate around £800 worth of refreshments! It was a great community atmosphere, and a tremendous team effort, which raised over £2,500 badly-needed funds for St Peter's. The weekend ended with a lovely village service of Praise and Thanksgiving in St Peter's led by Johnny Markin with John Corrie and the Da Capo musicians from Timberland. Our grateful thanks go to the band of willing helpers, from the washer-uppers to the ticket sellers, we could not have managed without you all. And the fire engine (especially the siren!) was again much appreciated by the young people. And to the stars of the show - many congratulations to the scarecrow makers, once again you were amazing!
Adrienne Jones
The winners, voted for by you, were:
Images used courtesy of P Ford.
And congratulations to the winner of the school entry - 9 yr old Maisie Aubrey
The 50/50 Auction winners were:
Saturday £62 for Ida Johnson
Sunday £76.50 for John Robertson
The Raffle winners were:
Wine & Whisky Hamper - Phil Gretton
Wine Hamper - Ida Johnson
Tea & Coffee Hamper - Cliff Jackson
Chocolate Hamper - Linda Crookes
Sack of Potatoes - Barbara Mosey
Box of Potatoes - Sue Miller
Box of Frozen Fish - Victoria Gamil
"And next year's Scarecrow Weekend will be the 22nd/23rd September 2012, so start thinking now!"
Last season despite finishing runners up in Division 3 of the South Lincolnshire and Borders league, Blankney Cricket Club failed to gain promotion. This season they were more than determined to put things right but with July ebbing away this looked a long way off.
New players had joined the club making them a formidable outfit and with an unbeaten run of over a dozen games they were neck and neck with Baston going into the final weekend.
Both sides were on the same points total and with the threat of rain things were in the lap of the gods. Baston beat their arch rivals Spalding. Blankney, hosting Pinchbeck saw veteran team captain Ian Holvey take 4 for 21 to see them bowled out for 116. Cameron Donald scored 43 and Simon Behan 53 not out to ease Blankney to a nine wicket victory inside 21 overs.
As soon as the winning run had been hit the heavens opened. Both Blankney and Baston had finished on the same points but Blankney had won a game more.
Another little irony was that Baston had been penalised a point for a clerical error which saw Blankney champions.
Dear Councillors
You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 27th September 2011 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 MILCM
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
20th September 2011
Please be aware that there have been burglaries recently in the local area. The offender(s) are targeting the owners of caravans and motorhomes who keep them on driveways and at the front of their homes. The offender(s) are waiting for the occupants to go away in their caravan or motorhome and then breaking into their home. Here are a few suggestions on how you can protect your home:-
• Make your home look like someone is living in it. Don't close your curtains in the daytime this shows the house is empty. Use automatic timer switches to turn your lights on when it goes dark.
• Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries.
• Avoid discussing holiday plans where strangers may hear details of your absence from home.
• Cut the lawn before you go and trim back any plants that burglars could hide behind.
• Uncollected mail is a sign that you are away. The Royal Mail's 'Keepsafe' service will keep your mail for up to two months while you are away.
• Consider leaving important documents and valuable items with other family members, a bank or lock them in a safe.
• Do not put your home address on your luggage when you are travelling to your holiday destination.
• If you normal leave valuable pedal cycles or similar items in your shed, consider putting them in the house.
• Finally, make sure that you've locked all outside doors and windows and, if you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set.
Unfortunately we have had a number occur in Metheringham over the last few weeks. On another note, the CCTV cameras have been installed at Princes Street car park. I have conducted a leaflet drop asking residents to contact us when they witness any incidents of ASB. Also, I have been liaising with a Casualty Reduction Officer from Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, he is an ex-traffic police officer who patrolled on a motorcycle and conducts a moped education package, which I hope to have delivered in Metheringham. I'll keep you posted. Regards
Lisa Duckworth
PCSO 2133 Duckworth
Bracebridge Heath East Neighbourhood Policing Team
Tel: 01522 805718
Mob: 07825 100371
Policing with PRIDE
Professionalism Respect Integrity Dedication Empathy
From Dot Howes
The Metheringham and District Hand in Hand Club and the Metheringham and District Swimming Pool Association (Madspa) are each celebrating receiving £370 following the Vegetable and Produce Show and Auction on Monday 5th September 2011 at the Londesborough Arms.
There were a total of 83 entries in the show's twelve classes which were judged by former District Councillor Bill Chambers and his wife Molly. Winner of the main event, the Best Tray, was Roy Redshaw with George Gray second and Paul Saffin in third. Other results were Best Marrow : 1st J Storr, 2nd Paul Saffin, 3rd J Storr. Largest Marrow :
1st George Gray, 2nd M Watson, 3rd Roy Storr. Best Onion : 1st Kevin Doughty, 2nd Ernie Dickinson, 3rd J Kaye. Largest onion : 1st Kevin Doughty, 2nd John Harrison. Best Pot Plant: 1st Anne Harrison, 2nd Ronnie Wright. Best Flower Arrangement : 1st Janet Wood, 2nd Kathy Mandall, 3rd Ronnie Wright. Children's Novelty vegetable : Jess and Rosie Dowell. Fruit Cake: 1st Wendy Tompkins. Best Sponge Cake: 1st Audrey Webb, 2nd Audrey May, 3rd Janet Wood. Best Preserve: 1st Stella Whitehead, 2nd Anne Harrison, 3rd S Trotter. 6 Fancy Cakes: 1st Rosie Searle, 2nd Janet Wood, 3rd T Redshaw.
It was the first time for some years that the event had been held at the Londesborough although it originated there. The show is now a highlight in the local community calendar wherever it is held. A typical comment came from Ronnie Wright "What a great village we live in. Super day, well done to all who organised the event." Following the judging and buffet there was an auction of show entries and other produce and the drawing of the raffle. The organisers were delighted with how well the event had gone in the new venue with an increase in entries and a total of 38 donated raffle prizes. Thanks were particularly directed towards Reg from the pub and Bateman's brewery, Butch for being auctioneer and voice of the microphone, the raffle organisers and everyone who supported the event.
Metheringham and District Hand in Hand Club was very pleased to receive £340 from the 2011 Vegetable and Produce Show as it will help them finance transport to their next few meetings. The group faces a severe financial crisis after Lincolnshire County Council withdrew the funding for Translink transport to their fortnightly meetings. With the removal of transport funding the group are now having to raise £100 each time they have a meeting of their 15 members and excursions are even more difficult to arrange. The group is a means for physically disabled and partially sighted able bodied to get together once a fortnight. They have tea, play bingo and other social activities and the group has been a very important part of people's lives for at least 40 years.
Metheringham Fire Station will be holding its' Annual Car Wash day between 10.00a.m. and 2.00p.m. on Saturday 17th September.
St Wilfrid's Church are holding their Harvest Supper in the Church Hall
on Friday 16th September at 7.00p.m.. Tickets are available from
Margaret Amos on 01526 321049 and are £8. Please bring your own drinks.
There will also be a raffle.
Some spaces are still available for the Medieval Banquet in
Metheringham Village Hall on Friday 16th September 2011 at 7.30pm. For
one evening Metheringham Village Hall will be transported back to
Medieval times for a unique Macla Diamond Jubilee fundraising event!!
A two course banquet will be served to you in wooden bowls by wenches.
The Lincoln Waites, an authentic medieval 5 piece band, and a stilt
walking, fire eating jester will provide your entertainment.
On arrival, our King and Queen for the evening will be chosen, and
treated royally and justly.
Come and be transported back to merry olde England, appropriate fancy
dress is optional but would be greatly appreciated!!
All this for just twenty five of your modern English pounds, the more
money raised the better the local celebrations will be for Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Tickets are available from D&K News on the High Street in Metheringham,
or 32 High Street, Metheringham, you can also contact
<maclajubilee@hotmail.co.uk> for more information.
THE NEXT PLANNING MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON
WEDNESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2011 AT 7.30PM IN THE
PAVILION, PRINCE'S STREET (NEXT TO THE SCHOOL AND SWIMMING POOL)
PRESS AND PUBLIC WELCOME.
PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL START OF THE MEETING A PUBLIC FORUM OF 15 MINUTES WILL BE HELD IF REQUIRED. THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE BETWEEN 7.15PM AND 7.30PM.
Signed: Ms S N Wetherall
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
8th September 2011
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To Planning Committee members: You are hereby summoned to a meeting of the Planning Committee which will be held in the Pavilion, Prince's Street on Wednesday 14th September 2011 at 7.30pm. Prior to the official start of the meeting a public forum will be held if required. The public may address the committee 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 - 14th September 2011
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) 11/0875/FUL - proposal: Change of use to allow childminding (retrospective) (temporary permission for a period of 2 years) 54 Shiregate, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3DR.
b) 11/0937/OUT - proposal: Erection of dwelling (outline with all matters reserved) Land Adjacent 2 Townsend Way, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3GB.
4. To Note Decisions Received:
CA39/48: T1 Ash to fell - Ashward House, Drury Street, Metheringham.
5. Correspondence:
None received.
6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:-
Wednesday 12th October 2011 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.
Signed: Ms S N Wetherall
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
Date: 8th September 2011
As a follow up to this recent article, an online petition has been set up to reduce speeding on the Sleaford Road.
From Dot Howes
The annual Bike Ride and Stride day takes place on Sunday 10th September 2011. You can help the Lincolnshire Churches Trust by cycling, walking or helping at a venue. How many churches can you visit in the day? Half of the sponsor money raised will go to your local choice of church and the remainder to the trust. See Jenni Honisett (01526 320968) for sponsor forms or to offer your assistance.
It is not long until the Fayre and Feast on 22nd October 2011. Volunteers are needed. If you are over 18, fit and healthy and can give an hour or so of your time to help or steward any time during the day or evening please contact Sharon on 0800 6343307 or e-mail clerk@metheringham.org.uk. If you are getting dressed up and entering your mobility scooter or just yourself in the parade you need to start planning your entry - the theme being Fairy Tales. Prizes will be given for the best costumes as well as the best decorated stall and business premises.
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