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A Youth Shelter, funded by Metheringham Parish Council with the aid of a couple of grants, has been opened at the car park to the Prince's Street Playing Fields.

Calling all library users

There are serious suggestions that village libraries, including Metheringham Library, are going to see drastically changes. It is a know fact that there are ongoing issues being discussed about opening hours for this service.

Already there have been articles in the Sleaford Standard and in the Lincolnshire Echo on this subject and there has also been phone-in on Radio Lincoln on Tuesday 12th Feb about the fact that library opening hours are to be changed by the Lincolnshire County Council following their new financial year (1st April) should the new proposals be accepted. Most of our rural libraries (again including Metheringham) are to have their hours cut drastically, with the idea being that if your local library has its hours reduced you can always travel to another one within reasonable travelling distance. Some people have already written to the Lincolnshire County Council expressing their horror at these changes.

If you don’t want to see Metheringham lose its library or see this excellent facility vanish like so many other rural facilities (including Post Offices) put pen to paper and vent your feelings. The more letters sent the stronger our fight will be respected and considered – we hope!!!

It is with much sadness that Metheringham Football Club report the untimely death of Dayne Grove on Wednesday 30 January. He had played for the club from Under 13’s right up to senior level. Dayne was only 19 but in February 2003, when only 14, he was found to have an enlarged heart. He was rushed to Newcastle’s Freeman’s Hospital where he had a heart transplant. With typical fighting spirit Dayne returned to play for his team, the then U15’s in October of that year. He continued through the club's U16’s and U18’s before making two Sunday Senior appearances in 2006 whilst still with the U18’s.

Sadly, in September 2007 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and despite his gallant battle he passed away peaceful at home with his family on Wednesday. Our sincere condolences go out to mum Sharon Popple, step-dad Simon and siblings Aaron (21), Chelsea (16) and twins Oliver and Holly (11).

Blankney 1st XI finished 3rd (their highest ever) in Lincoln Premier League
The 2nd XI finished 14th in their debut season in the South Lincs & Border (Div 2)

Blankney Cricket Club

Sunday XI (1st XI)
Top Batsman – Ian McGowan – 295 runs (29.50 av0
Top Bowler – Ian McGowan – 26 wkts (13.81 av)
Player’s Player – Ian McGowan
Catch of Season – Lee Allman

Saturday XI (2nd XI)
Top Batsman – Simon Behan – 378 runs (34.36 av)
Top Bowler – Ian Holvey –13 wkts (24.15 av)
Player’s Player – Lee Allman

Mid-Week Club XI
Top Batsman – Lee Allman – 128 runs (64.00 av)
Top Bowler – Craig Toyne – 7 wkts (16.71 av)
Player’s Player – not awarded – insufficient games played
Catch of Season – James Pearse

Mid-Week Estate XI
Top Batsman – Will Carter – 238 runs (59.50 av)
Top Bowler – Will Carter – 15 wkts (15.50 av)
Player’s Player – Will Carter

Another article from the Lincolnshire Echo, this time about quarrying on Metheringham Heath.

A report from the Lincolnshire Echo on the recent fire at the Royal Oak in Scopwick.

Photo courtesy of P. Ford, added 18 Oct 07.

In an effort to get the Winter Issue of the Magazine out in good time before Christmas and also save our deliverers the hassle of trying to deliver during the busy lead up to the festive season, the Editor would really appreciate all and any articles for the Magazine to him before the last week of November at the latest.
To avoid disappointment at your articles not being included in this issue it is up to you to ensure you comply with this request
thanks

Pete Ford (Editor)

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LOCAL POLICE COMMUNITY BEAT TEAM

Hello again from your local beat team – The Bracebridge Heath East team.

Firstly, some good news in relation to the amount of crime in our area:

Lincoln Rural sector, which is policed by Bracebridge Heath and North Hykeham police stations, has the best-performing sector for crime for the whole of Lincolnshire Police.

For community projects in the Lincoln City or LN4 area only. Note the closing date of 15th June.
Update (05 Jun 07): Closing date extended to 24th June 07
Apply quickly to qualify.

This really useful site was recently brought to the web team's attention.
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One really useful feature is the live feeds of all UK arrivals and departures.