News: February 2010 Archives

From Dot Howes

Metheringham Over 60s hold their AGM at their meeting on March 3rd in the village hall. They are holding their Spring Coffee Morning on Saturday 6th March in the village hall at 10.00a.m. with a variety of stalls including cakes, bric a brac and tombola.

This is All Our Village, All Our Future. There will be an Open Evening on 16th March 2010 in St Wilfrid's Church Hall at 7.00p.m. all about Metheringham Community Plan. Guest Speaker Fiona Lowe from Community Lincs will give a short talk and overview about the steering Group and the aims of the Metheringham Community Plan. It is hoped to attract a people from all walks of life, ages and experiences onto the steering group. The Community Plan will show the values of the community and its aspirations for the next 10-15 years and will be used to inform the parish council, district council and county council and influence policy, funding and resources going into the community. Anyone interested but unable to attend the evening should contact the parish clerk.

From Dot Howes

Metheringham Methodist Church are hosting this year's Women's World Day of Prayer service on Friday March 5th at 10.00a.m. This year's service is prepared by the women of Cameroon and the speaker will be Mrs Elspeth McMenemie from Metheringham Primary School. The school choir will also be at the service to which all are welcome.

Metheringham WI were entertained by Alan Porter and his auctioneering and cricketing tales at their February meeting. President Audrey Webb reported on the recent darts matches and ten pin bowling afternoon.
Arrangements were made for the quiz on Friday at Pinchbeck and the federation Spring Council Meeting. Members were asked to make any nominations for the committee ready for the AGM in March when members will also be playing Bag Beetle. There are many dates for the 2010 diary involving, visits, social events, craft workshops and the group meeting. The winner of the flower of the month was Moira Sturdy and Paula Hill won the competition for an item beginning with A. The AGM will be on Wednesday 17th March in the village hall at 7.15p.m.

From Dot Howes

Kevin Harrison will be giving a talk on Lincolnshire's Finest Citizens at St Oswald's Church, Blankney on Friday 5th March at 7.30p.m. to raise funds for the Church. Tickets which include a glass of wine, light refreshments, entry into the lucky Ticket Draw and the Famous Faces Quiz will cost £10 each. They are available from Di Behan on
01526 322331 or from Metheringham Info Links or Blankney Estate office.

New Age Kurling resumes regularly every Friday in the village hall between 7-9p.m.. from Friday 19th February 2010. It costs £3.00 per session or £10 for a family group.

The B1189 Moor Lane between Metheringham and Martin Moor will be subject to temporary road closures between 1st and 31st March while essential road repairs are under way.

From Dot Howes

There will be a Coffee and Auction Morning in the Chapel Hall on 13th February 2010 to raise funds for Metheringham Methodist Church. Viewing and coffee will be from 9.00a.m. with the auction at 10.00a.m.

A free open Evening of New Age Kurlling takes place in the village hall between 7-9p.m. on Friday 12th February. All ages and any levels of experience are welcome. For subsequent Friday evenings the charge from 19th February will be £3 or £10 for a family.

Metheringham, Sots Hole and Tan Vats Parish Council celebrated being granted the Status of Quality Council on Tuesday evening with a Presentation Evening and social to which many local groups and characters from the community were invited. The guests were welcomed with complimentary drinks and green and silver themed decorations in the village hall. Entertainment was from the Silver Sounds Band.

Councillor Dr Mike Allen, Chairman of Metheringham Parish Council welcomed the dignitaries from Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council and all those present representing the community. He introduced Robin Tucker the Chairman of the Quality Status panel of Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC). Mr Tucker credited all the councillors and particularly the Parish Clerk, Sharon Wetherall for all their hard work in getting Metheringham to join the other 700 Quality Councils in the country.

The aims of the Quality Council status is to improve the quality of management and administration in local councils by providing benchmark minimum standards in many areas including accountability, training and involvement in the community. Over the course of the assessment process Metheringham were assessed by the 5 members of the Lincolnshire panel over three years. Mr Tucker then presented the certificate to Dr Allen.
In his acceptance speech Dr Allen praised Ms Wetherall for instigating and working through the process which couldn't have been achieved without the good will and efforts of all the councillors and advice from the LALC. The community and the groups within the community deserve nothing but the best from their council, he said and now the council can deliver the best to them. The council have now earned the opportunity for dialogue with the next tier of local government to benefit Metheringham, Sots Hole and Tan Vats.

A delicious finger buffet was provided and many of those present were able to expand their circle of contacts with other groups. There were also displays to show the portfolio of work undertaken over the assessment period and also a slide show and albums of photographs of Metheringham through the decades.

Tai Chi and Qi Qong classes continue to take place in the village hall on Thursdays between 1.30-2.30p.m.. These are open to beginners or people with previous experience. For more information contact Jason on
01526 345080.