weaver: December 2009 Archives

From Dot Howes

The winner of Barry's Shield for the Best Decorated House for Christmas 2009 were Mr E and Helen Tripp of 2 Bona Close. After some deep discussion the judges chose Mr Paul Petch from Rowan Close as runner up. Unfortunately the judges, Mr and Mrs David K Brooke-Taylor from Townsville Australia, were not able to include all of the best decorated properties in their deliberations as only a few were entered in the competition. Barry hopes the competition will attract more interest next year.

Metheringham Amateur dramatics (MAD) will be performing the pantomime Pirate Treasure in Metheringham Village Hall on January 29th and 30th and February 5th and 6th. They will also be performing the pantomime at Sleaford Little Theatre on February 13th 2010. Tickets will be available shortly.

There was a very festive family party feel to Metheringham Village Hall on Friday 18th December when the Management Committee held its annual open evening for all hall users and their friends and families.
The Silver Sounds Band played, the Starlite Twirlers displayed their baton and pom pom routines and Dean Martin's Ikuma Karate group gave a dramatic demonstration of their skills. There were mulled wine and mince pies, children's party games, quizzes, stalls and a raffle.
Father Christmas was also able to find time to call in and visit the children. Doreen Blackband won the picture quiz and Pauline Ventress and Pam Reynolds jointly won the Christmas Quiz - all with full marks.
Village Hall Management Committee Chairman Jenni Honisett made presentations to Pauline Ventress, Kevin, Fiona from NK leisure ( who helps with the New Age Kurling and organised the children's party games), Wendy Tompkins and Carole Knox.

Image (c) D Howes. Used with permission.

From Dot Howes

There will be a Blood Doning session in Metheringham Village Hall on
Tuesday 22nd December 2009. Session times are 13.15-15.00 and 16.00
-20.00. If you wish to make an appointment call 0300 123 23 23.

To make sure the wonderful display of Christmas Decorations on your
house gets judged in the annual competition it must be registered at
the Info Links office by December 19th. Entry is free so don't miss the
opportunity to get your name up in lights as well. There are prizes and
the winners' name also goes on the shield kept in the Info Links
office. Just call in and put your name down to make sure you get the
credit your efforts deserve and to make it more fun for the judges.

For all hall users the Metheringham Village Hall Christmas Open
Evening and Party will be on Friday 18th December starting at 6.30p.m.
- doors open 6.00p.m. Father Christmas, mince pies, mulled wine and
other festive refreshments will be available and there will be games
and activities for children and adults to join in with. The Silver
Sounds band will be opening the entertainment and there will be
displays and demonstrations by the Starlite Twirlers and the Ikuma
Karate group. Entry and entertainment are free. Come and get your
Christmas off to a spirited start.

From Dot Howes

A large crowd gathered at the Memorial garden on Wednesday 2nd
December for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights and singing
of carols. Following the singing refreshments were provided by the
parish council in the Star and Garter.

Metheringham Village Hall Christmas Open Evening and Party will be on
Friday 18th December starting at 6.30p.m. - doors open 6.00p.m. Father
Christmas, mince pies, mulled wine and other festive refreshments will
be available and there will be games and activities for children and
adults to join in with. The Starlite Twirlers will be displaying, the
Silver sounds band will be playing and there will be a demonstration by
the Ikuma Karate group. Entry and entertainment are free for all users
of the hall.

The Village Carol Conceert will be hosted by Metheringham Methodist
Church on Tuesday 15th December at 7.00p.m.. Many village groups
including Metheringham Primary School and the Mission X Youth Club are
taking part and music will be provided by the Silver Sounds Youth Band.
Refreshments will be available after the concert.

Metheringham Library will be holding their Christmas Coffee Morning on
Friday 18th December 2009 between 10.30a.m. - 12 noon. Tea, coffee and
mince pies will be served.

Christmas Services
Methodist Church
Friday 25th December 10.00a.m. led by Peter Baumber, Scopwick
No service on Sunday 27th December ( circuit service in Ruskington
11.00a.m.)

St Wilfrid's Church, Metheringham
Sun 20th Dec - 10.30a.m. Morning Worship
Thurs 24th Dec - 6.00p.m. Children's Service
11.30p.m. Midnight Mass
No services on 25th or 27th Dec

St Peter's Church, Dunston
Sun 20th Dec - 9.00a.m. Holy Communion
Fri 25th Dec - 9.00a.m. Holy Communion
No service on Sun 27th

St Oswald's Church, Blankney
Thurs 17th Dec - 7.00p.m. Blankney Hunt Carol Service
Sun 20th Dec - 4.30p.m. Candlelight Service of Nine Lessons and
Carols
Fri 25th Dec - 10.30a.m. Holy Communion
No service on Sun 27th Dec

Metheringham New life Church
Tuesday 15th December 7.30p.m. Metheringham Village Hall