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May 2009
Issue No. 62 May 2009
EDITORIAL – EAR TO THE GROUND
In May 1999 I wrote the first village newsletter and I said it was an optimistic effort to help everyone feel part of the community and in touch with local news. I think after 10 years that is still true and many residents have told me they look forward to getting their copy. This issue has lots of items to interest and inform you, so read on!
The new hall is hopefully on its way at last. But sadly, the site office with some equipment was vandalised within hours of its erection. The police are going to patrol the area and have asked to be notified on 01522 558383 if you see anything untoward on the site. Parents should advise their children that the building site is out-of-bounds, but the sports field is still available for them to use.
Finally, a flashing speed sign on Main Street will appear randomly about 4 times a month. This will hopefully keep drivers on their toes and off the accelerator!
Di Goddard – Editor
NOTICE BOARD
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Wednesday 20th May Parish Council Meeting
From 7.00pm (A.G.M) The normal meeting will take
All welcome to attend place after the A.G.M
Thursday 4th June European Elections
Polling Station open 7.00am to 10.00pm
Saturday 27th June Billinger Ruffs in concert
From 7.30pm BYOB, nibbles provided
Tickets £5.00 phone 01526 861553 for tickets
Saturday 11th July Music Quiz
Starts 7.30pm Buffet, raffle, BYOB
Entry £4.00 Proceeds to VH funds
U16 £2.00
Coming shortly
August 15th Annual Summer Show – see enclosed flyer
REGULAR EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Keep Fit to Music Every Monday 9.30 – 10.30am
(over 50’s) £2.50 per session
Short Mat Bowls Every Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30pm
New members very welcome
Bingo May 15th
‘Eyes Down’ 7.45pm June 19th
Darby and Joan Club First Thursday in every month
From 4.00 – 6.00pm new members over 60 welcome
Sewing and 1st and 3rd Friday in every month
Handicrafts Club 10.00am – 4.00pm
‘Stitch in Kyme’ £1.00 per hour; £5.00 all day
Parent and Tots Every Tuesday in term-time
10.30 – 11.30am
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
MEETING HELD ON 4th MARCH 2009
The council were told that the building of the new village hall had started.
The Council agreed to write to the Rt Hon Douglas Hogg MP regarding a mobile post office for North Kyme. Mrs Audrey Corne had already collected a petition in support and contacted the MP. The Council thanked her for all her efforts.
Revised plans for the school site have been submitted by LLC.
The Council agreed that the current village hall land could be sold eventually at the discretion of the Village Hall Committee.
MEETING HELD ON 8th APRIL 2009
Vandalism reported on new hall site.
The Council resolved to limit the total given to donations to 30% of the precept.
A response was received from the Rt Hon Douglas Hogg MP indicating that it is unlikely that a mobile post office will be provided for North Kyme. The issue will be raised at the next cluster meeting on 20th April; perhaps many villages with one voice can achieve more.
The Council were made aware of wheelie bins being left in the middle of the pavement after being emptied.
Next meeting: 20th May; AGM first, then public forum and normal meeting.
NORTH KYME ANNUAL PARISH MEETING ON 4th MAY
This meeting was very successful in bringing people together on a damp Bank Holiday afternoon. There were a variety of commercial enterprises on display as well as church and clubs. Some superb refreshments were particularly good and were very popular.
After the socialising there was a short meeting held, with questions from residents being answered by the Chairman of the Parish Council – Glynn Pout. The mobile post office question was raised again and Mr Pout said that the matter would be raised at the next cluster meeting. Another resident enquired about public footpaths and was told that in Kyme there is only one along the River Skirth. However the Council will look into any other possibilities. A question concerning the speed of drivers through the village and the lack of action by the authorities brought a lot of voices in support. Mr Pout told us that the speed sign not only flashed up the speed to drivers, but also collated data concerning type and number of vehicles which will be analysed to give a better picture of the extent of the problem. Hopefully this will show just how dangerous the road has become. Finally a young resident asked if suitable equipment could be placed on the new sports field and was told that the young people should decide what exactly they want and then submit a list to the Council for their attention. Obviously, finance always has to be considered, but the youth are as much residents of this village as anyone else and the Parish Council needs their input. The meeting then ended with a round of applause for a successful first parish meeting.
PRIZE WINNER CHURCH 200 CLUB
April – Martha Greenfield
May – Beryl Hardstaff
March 2009
Issue No. 61 March 2009
Regular Features Special Features
Ear to the Ground Fund Raising
Notice Board Prize Winners
Parish Council News Free Offer
EDITORIAL – EAR TO THE GROUND
At long last the year is on the ‘up’ and even if we have got more cold weather to come, the clocks go forward on March 29th and the lighter nights will have arrived.
The village has been busy with all the usual clubs, but also we have enjoyed a superb St Valentine’s Supper arranged by church members for St Luke’s funds. Then we had a well-attended evening with the medium Valerie Morrison, which achieved approximately £300 for our village hall funds.
On 18th February the AGM of the Village Hall Committee showed some excellent figures for the past year. The approximate foot-fall added up to 4,056 people across the hall threshold, which came to £4,320 in profit terms and the days used in the year to a staggering 214. Well done to the committee and everybody that joined in the events.
Di Goddard – Editor
Published by North Kyme Village Hall Committee
(Also available worldwide on www.northkyme.com)
Many thanks to the Grice family for printing and distributing this issue.
Please contact Di Goddard on 860872 for inclusion in the next issue
NOTICE BOARD
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Saturday 21st March General Knowledge Quiz
Entry £3.50 U16 £2.00 Cash prizes; Interval quiz;
Includes buffet supper Raffle
Doors open 7.30pm Bring your own beverage
For 8.00pm Proceeds to V.H. funds
Friday 10th April Easter Prize Bingo
(Good Friday) Seasonal prizes; Interval game;
‘Eyes down’ 7.45pm Refreshments; Raffle
Fun for all the family Proceeds to V.H. funds
Wednesday 8th April Parish Council Meeting
From 7.30pm Public Forum 7.30 – 7.45pm
Your opportunity to speak
Coming shortly
Special Parish Meeting on 4th May; see enclosed flyer;
Ladies Only Pamper Party on 9th May; everything from Tarot
Readings to reiki and Virgin V (and many more stalls);
Euro Elections on 4th June; polling station at the Village Hall
REGULAR EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Keep Fit to Music Every Monday 9.30 – 10.30am
(over 50’s) £2.50 per session; new members welcome
Short Mat Bowls Every Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30pm
Bingo March 20th
‘Eyes Down’ 7.45pm April 10th Easter Prize bingo
May 15th
Darby and Joan Club First Thursday in every month
From 4.00 – 6.00pm new members over 60 welcome
Sewing and 3rd Friday in every month
Handicrafts Club 10.00am – 4.00pm
‘Stitch in Kyme’ £1.00 per hour; £5.00 all day
Also by popular request 1st Friday in every month
A half day meeting 10.00am – 1.00pm
£1.00 per hour
Parent and Tots Every Tuesday in term-time
10.30 – 11.30am
Teen Scene Monday 30th March
7.30 – 8.30pm Football match planned
(if wet weather in Village Hall)
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
MEETING HELD ON 14th JANUARY
Mr T. Handley was welcomed onto the Council as a co-opted member. The Chair raised the issue of the caravan parked on Church Lane. Police Constable Daniels was informed that, contrary to other evidence, Church Lane was an adopted road.
The Chair updated the Council on progress of the new village hall. Although funding from WREN did not materialise due to government cuts, it has been decided to forge ahead with building the exterior of the new hall.
Lincs Road Safety Partnership gave a presentation on the proposed development of North Kyme primary school into a driving academy with a skid-pan facility.
The Parish Council agreed to name the new village hall playing field as the John Goddard Memorial Playing Field.
MEETING HELD ON 4th FEBRUARY
Chair reported that relevant people have been informed of the mud on Vacherie lane etc.
Parishioner asked the Parish Council to support the principle of a mobile post office for North Kyme.
Budget proposals: the Council agreed that a budget for donations to local causes should be set up.
Parish Councillors were invited to test the skid car which will be used at the proposed site in North Kyme.
News Item: Purchase of speed indicator device
The Parish Council have taken delivery of the device to be used in the Billinghay Cluster Group. The funding is from NKDC. The device will be used on a regular basis in our village. This will have an impact on the speed of vehicles passing along the main road.
Next meetings: 4th March, then 8th April.
FUND RAISING
If you use the internet to shop, why not help to raise funds for the village hall at the same time, without it costing you a penny! If you join up to www.easyfundraising.org.uk and nominate North Kyme Village Hall as your good cause, you can use their links to over 600 websites to do your shopping. The sites you buy from will make donations to the hall. It’s that simple! You can even raise money without having to buy anything. Look at the free funds tab on the website.
PRIZE WINNER CHURCH 200 CLUB
January – Mrs E. Padley
February – Mr M. Mawson
March – Mr P Barratt
FREE, GRATIS AND FOR NOTHING!
I have at least 3 water-lily plants that are desperate for a new home! Also loads of plastic plant pots – all sizes
Telephone 860872
January 2009
Bi-monthly Magazine Issue No. 60 January 2009
Contents
Regular Features Special Features
Ear to the Ground Tribute by Simon Maplethorpe
Notice Board
Parish Council News Good Wishes from Coachhouse
Prize Winners
EDITORIAL – EAR TO THE GROUND
This Editorial is a difficult one for me to write because of my dear husband John’s death on November 20th. He was a good man and would have felt immensely honoured to know that so many people thought highly of him.
As Village Hall Committee Chairman he got so much pleasure from seeing people enjoying their evenings in the Village Hall. He said it made all the hard work worthwhile! He took pride in our community and always looked for ways to involve people and make them feel welcome amongst friends.
Finally, thank you for all your good wishes and help over the last painful months; they have helped me enormously.
NOTICE BOARD
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Wednesday 11th February Parish Council Meeting
7.30 pm Parishioners are welcome to attend. The public forum takes place between 7.30 and 7.45pm. This is your opportunity to bring up any issue which is causing concern. The Council can then place items on the agenda for the next meeting.
Saturday 14th February St Valentine’s Day Supper
From 7.00pm (with a flower for every lady)
Tickets £6.50 Bring your own beverage
From any church member Proceeds to St Luke’s Church Funds
Wednesday 18th February North Kyme Village Hall
From 7.00pm Annual General Meeting
Free refreshments Everybody welcome
Saturday 28th February Medium – Valerie Morrison
Doors open 7.00pm (as recommended by Bryan Gibson)
Starts 7.30pm Proceeds to Village Hall funds
Entry £5.00
Booking essential! – 01526 860872
Coming shortly Quiz Nite on March 21st
Prize Bingo on April 10th
REGULAR EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Keep Fit to Music Every Monday 9.30 – 10.30am
(over 50’s) £2.50 per session
Short Mat Bowls Every Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30pm
Bingo January 16th
‘Eyes Down’ 7.45pm February 20th
March 20th
Darby and Joan Club First Thursday in every month
From 4.00 – 6.00pm
Sewing and 3rd Friday in every month
Handicrafts Club 10.00am – 4.00pm
‘Stitch in Kyme’ £1.00 per hour; £5.00 all day
Also by popular request 1st Friday in every month A half day meeting 10.00am – 1.00pm
£1.00 per hour
Parent and Tots Every Tuesday in term-time
10.30 – 11.30am
Teen Scene January 26th
7.30 – 8.30pm February 9th and 23th
March 9th
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – MEETING HELD ON
NOVEMBER 26th
The Chairman passed on the sad news that Councillor John
Goddard had passed away and commented that he had been an
asset to the Parish Council and will be greatly missed. The co-
option of a new councillor took place with two candidates; Mrs B
Baxter and Mr T Handley. After voting took place Mr Handley
was co-opted onto the Parish Council. The Chair thanked Mrs
Baxter for her interest in the vacancy. The Annual Return was
presented to the council and the Precept for the coming year
2009-10 was discussed, and it was agreed to ask for a 5%
increase to take account of the Parish Meeting planned for May
2009. The Parish Council agreed to donate £150.00 to support
L.I.V.E.S.
N.B. The next meeting on January 14th was unfortunately too late for this issue of the newsletter.
TRIBUTE TO JOHN GODDARD
It was a sad day for this village when John lost his brave battle against his long illness. He had been Chairman of the Village Hall Committee for many years and was keen to bring the community together with a variety of events to fund- raise for the new hall. He was a quietly spoken man, but was always there to offer support. He was genuinely interested in anything you were doing, as I am sure many of you are aware.
Our thoughts are with Di and the family at this time and I only hope we can continue to proceed with all John’s plans to forge ahead with a new village hall. This would be the greatest tribute of all to him.
It has been a pleasure to have known him and he will be greatly missed.
Simon Maplethorpe – Vice Chairman, Village Hall Committee
COACH HOUSE MOTEL
Barbara and Martyn Grice would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Peaceful New Year. They have made a donation to charity instead of sending Christmas cards, but thank everybody for their good wishes and support.
PRIZE WINNER CHURCH 200 CLUB
November – Sandra Tomley
December – not drawn yet
FOR SALE
2 wardrobes with dressing table in the middle; very good condition; teak colour
£35 complete Telephone 860544
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