Events: September 2008 Archives

At the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre - in the old gymnasium - on Wednesday 24th September 2008 at 7.30pm. Admission: Members free, Visitors £4.00 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.

The Village Hall was bustling on Saturday 30th August as nearly 200 lots went under the hammer. Lots included everything from TVs and Bicycles to crockery and door stops. A swinging garden seat and walking machine proved popular with the waiting audience and the final amount raised was almost £650 which will go towards the current hall improvements project involving solar panels and CCTV. The Committee would especially like to thank John Duggins for recovering in time to be auctioneer and to all those who helped with carrying, running and co-ordinating during the event and to the kitchen staff whose bacon rolls and jam scones proved very popular.

The Star and Garter Vegetable and Produce Show 2008 was held on Monday 1st September and was widely supported with good entries for all classes and very generous contributions in the auction and the purchase of raffle tickets. The total amount raised this year was £614.80 which has been given to Metheringham and District Swimming Pool Association who hope to use it to buy new covers for the pool.

The judges this year were District Councillor Bill Chambers and his wife Mollie. The main event, Best Vegetable Tray, was won by Roy Redshaw with John Harrison second and Fred Darwood third. Best Marrow was won by Marlene James with John Harrison second and R Greenwood third. John Harrison won best Onion with Gandy Gray second and Kevin Doughty third. In the cookery classes the best and runner up Fruit cakes were both baked by Janet Woods with Karen Atkin in third. Best sponge belonged to Polly Flanders with Karen Atkin second and Stella Whitehead third Stella's jam beat E Morton with Carol Pearse third. Tammy Walker won best decorated cakes with Rita Bell second and Sarah Pearse third. The Children's Novelty vegetable was won by Declan Hastie with Sophie Morton second and Millie Walker in third. Doreen Blackband won the best flower arrangement with Janet Woods second and Sarah Pearse third.

Maggie, Lynne and Sarah provided a magnificent buffet for all competitors and friends and co-ordinated the afternoon. The Grand Auction of Produce was managed by Stephen Wildgoose, Butch and Kev Woods. Butch and Maggie would like to thank all who made the afternoon another village success.

Should these not be forthcoming there is grave danger that the event will be like so many other events and lost to time (this year's Spalding Flower Parade knows all about this situation). If you are willing to ensure YOUR Fayre & Feast takes place and can help, please call 0800 6343307 or e-mail clerk@metheringham.org.uk

In 2007 we had a very energetic fundraising season. A great team of helpers worked tirelessly to achieve some outstanding results. This year, with the monies raised and donations received we were able to redecorate the main hall area. We hope you like it!

We now have a new notice board on the Fen Road wall to enable you to see what activities are on in your Village Hall.

Through generous grant funding we have now completed the cavity wall insulation and replaced the remaining windows with double glazed units.

Thank you for your continued support at all our fundraising events.

19 October 2008 Lincoln to Sleaford
...a charity running and walking marathon in aid of Wheel Appeal!

On Sunday 19 October 2008, join in with the momentous Spires & Steeples Challenge Event! A running and walking marathon, in aid of the charity Wheel Appeal.

The marathon follows the wonderful and intriguing, newly created Spires & Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail through Lincolnshire.

Starting in Lincoln, you can walk or run the full 26 miles to Sleaford, or complete half the route which leads you to the village of Metheringham. A four mile all ability route that runs from Beech House, Waterside South in Lincoln to Washingborough and back is also available to choose.
The participants will raise money for the Wheel Appeal charity. Wheel Appeal aims to raise enough money to purchase 2,012 sports wheelchairs in time for the 2012 Paralympics.
The Spires & Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail includes beautiful art works designed and made by local people.

Spires & Steeples takes in the beauty of the Lincolnshire landscape from fen land to heaths, via picturesque woodlands and flowing streams as it winds its ways from village to village and church to church.

You can find out about local history along the way, visit quaint country pubs and walk through a variety of enchanting landscapes.

See and visit all of this whilst completing the Spires & Steeples Challenge Event on 19 October 2008.

For a copy of the application form or for further details of the event contact Tanith Batterham, Events Officer on 01522 694353 or 01529 308717 or email eventsofficer@leisureconnection.co.uk

For more information about the Spires and Steeples trail, visit................................. www.spiresandsteeples.com

NB

Spires & Steeples has been developed in partnership by North Kesteven District Council, North Kesteven Local Strategic Partnership, Lincolnshire County Council, artsNK and Leisure Connection, working closely with Parish Councils and local groups.
The event has been sponsored by Viva Imaging.

For our Centenary Celebrations we held a very successful Flower Festival in June and we would like to thank all the people who worked on the beautiful displays and the many people who came to look at the flowers.

Used with permission C. Sellars

Our next celebration will be the Harvest Festival, on Sunday 14th September, with the morning service at 10.30am being taken by our new Minister The Rev Martin Amery.
The Wesley Singers will lead the evening service at 6.00pm.

On Monday 15th September the Harvest Supper will take place in the Chapel Hall at 7.00pm with tickets priced at £5. Tickets available from Joyce Sellers (01526 321729) and Edna Burns.

At the Fayre & Feast on Saturday 18th October refreshments will be served during the day in the Chapel Hall and in the Methodist Church there will be another chance to see the Shared Memories Exhibition and displays depicting the theme of the Feast.

On Sunday 19th October we close our Centenary Celebrations with a Thanksgiving Service for Methodism in Metheringham. The service will be at 6.00pm led by Wendy Darby and The Band, the local Brass Band.

We are selling commemorative tea towels, at £3, an ideal Christmas present and a booklet about the history and the day to day life of Metheringham Methodist Church over the past 100 years for £1.50p.

The Metheringham Remembrance Day Service will be held in St Wilfrid Church on Sunday 9th November, followed by two minutes silence and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial on High Street. Any person wishing to lay Wreaths in memory of lost ones is more than welcome to attend and be a part of this ceremony - it is your War Memorial

Future events in Scopwick

6 Sept (7.00) Twinning Ass. - Safari Supper
31 Oct (7.30) Playing Field Ass. / Twinning Ass - Cuban Band - ASERE
22 Nov (7.30) LIVES / Village Hall Cmmt. / Playing Field Ass - Race Night
6 Dec (2.00) Playing Field Ass. - Christmas Bazaar
20 Dec (2.00) Village Hall Cmmt. - Village Hall Draw
10-13 April 2009 - Twinning exchange takes place at Scopwick

Groundbreaking Cuban band Asere is a group of young musicians who came together to play traditional Cuban son (roots of salsa). Their career took off when, on visiting Cuba in 1996, the Colombian singer Totó la Momposina came across this new band and was immediately struck by their energy, rich songwriting and powerful delivery. Soon after, Asere recorded their debut album 'Cuban Soul' live in an old radio theatre in Habana.

Asere's superb interpretation of Cuba's musical traditions has produced a creative repertoire that's both deeply respectful of their Cuban heritage but also has an exciting contemporary edge of its own, blessed by inventive songwriting and a soulful groove, building fresh sound for a new generation. Since 1998, Asere have performed constantly across Europe (including more than 100 shows in the UK) wowing audiences with their dynamic show and infectious energy.
The band performs playing an exciting range of instruments including bongos, congas, cajón cowbell, timbale, claves, maracas AND MORE!

So come and dance to the rhythms of son or just listen to the formidable skills of these world-class musicians.

Come to:
Scopwick Village Hall
Friday 31st October 2008 at 7:30 pm
Adults £8 - Students £5 - Children (under 11) £4
Licensed bar available
Call: Rosa 01526 322292 or e-mail rosanelson_scopwick@yahoo.co.uk