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Community Contacts
Cowbit Village Hall 01406 380774 Darren Harper , [email protected]
Weston Village Hall 07745 577517 Joy Green
Weston Hills Village Hall 01406 380717 Marilyn Surman
Cowbit Parish Council Stacy Batterham [email protected]
Weston Parish Council 01406 370846 Susan Wilson [email protected]
Police 07944 776822 Bev Robinson
Police (non urgent) 101
Weston Shop and PO 01406 370744 Open Mon—Sat 7am to 7.30pm ,Sun 8am-2pm
Moulton Medical Centre 01406 370265 8am—6pm
Citizens Advice Bureau 01775 717444 www.shcab.org.uk
Registration of Births,
Deaths, Marriages
01522 782244 Mon—Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 4pm, For
booking appointments at Spalding, Long Sutton, Boston, Bourne
or Stamford.
Pilgrim Hospital 01205 364801
Johnson Hospital 01775 652000
Peterborough City
Hospital
01733 678000
NHS Direct 111
Volunteer Car Service 01775 719290 Mrs Pat Preston
Weston Hills Church Vicar-Charles Brown , 01733 211763 , [email protected]
Sally Wilson ,01775 760352 , [email protected]
Churchwardens - Paul Bellamy , 01775 724929
- Christine Woolsey , 01775 769345
Weston Church Vicar –Revd Mike Chesher, 01775 712502,
Cowbit Church Vicar –Charles Brown, 01733 211763 , [email protected]
Churchwardens –Dinah Fairbanks ,01406 380692
-Pauline Start , 01406 380599
Methodist Church Rev Alan Barker , 01406 423270,
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Dear Friends and Neighbours How quickly time passes, its hard to believe a year has gone by
since we launched our first edition of the Elloe Oracle. My resolution for 2016 is to “make time” for the things and
people I didn't “find time“ for in 2015. Life is about making time for what matters most,
tomorrow isn't guaranteed and its loo late to change what happened yesterday so stop worrying about it and enjoy today -
don’t waste a minute of it!
Janet
Copy deadline for next edition
Tuesday 15th March
Welcome to The Elloe Oracle Magazine
Check out what’s new
in this edition!
Easter Lamb Recipe-Page 5
Chinese New Year -Page 12
St Patrick’s Day-Page 13
New
advertisers
Page 24 Oakleigh Home
Improvements,
Page 25 Bikes, Trikes n Stuff
Page 28 Paul T Burton,
Spalding Electrical,
Fresh Footsteps.
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New releases for Feb/Mar 2016 The Ladybird Book
of the Shed (Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups)This delightful book is the latest in the
series of Ladybird books which have
been specially planned to help
grown-ups with the world about them.
The large clear script, the careful choice
of words, the frequent repetition and the
thoughtful matching of text with
pictures all enable grown-ups to think
they have taught themselves to cope. A
little bit of fun for the young at heart.
The eight books in the series feature
original Ladybird artwork alongside
brilliantly funny, brand new text.
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If you have a favourite recipe you
would like to share on this page
contact
Ingredients 1.4kg/3lb shoulder of lamb
Handful dried camomile(or
contents of 4 camomile tea bags)
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
12 fresh sage leaves
1 tbsp. dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black
pepper
1 lemon—juice only
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. olive oil
125ml/4 floz water
Mothers Day Cocktail
Blushing Lady
Ingredients 2 oz vodka 1 oz pomegranate liqueur 1 oz pink grapefruit juice Lemon wedge Sugar for rimming Method Rub the lemon around the rim of a cocktail glass and dip the glass in sugar Pour all remaining ingre-dients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass. Garnish with lemon wedge.
Easter Feast Roast Lamb
Method 1. Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6
2. With the tip of a sharp knife , make shallow scores
through the outer layer of skin and fat of the lamb
shoulder, but not into the meat, cross-hatching the
entire surface
3. Mix the camomile, thyme, rosemary, sage and
oregano together in a bowl, Season with salt and
pepper.
4. Press a handful of the herb mixture into the skin of
the lamb, massaging it in well all over the flesh of
the lamb
5. Sprinkle some of the herb mix across the base of a
casserole and place the lamb into the casserole dish,
then squeeze lemon juice over the top and any
remaining herb mix.
6. Drizzle honey over the top of the lamb and pour
over a little olive oil.
7. Pour water into the casserole dish and then put lid
on. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2 1/2 hrs.
Check the dish after 1 hr—the lamb should be
taking on a little colour, if the water has evaporated
then add a little more to maintain the dishes
moisture.
8. After 2 1/2 hrs cooking the lamb meat should pull
away easily from the bone..
9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 4 to 5
mins.
10. To serve, pull large pieces of meat away from the
bone with a knife and fork and drizzle any
meat with the pan juices.
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Spalding East Rural
Neighbourhood Policing
Team Area Update
PCSO 2131 Bev Robinson
Police Community Support Officer
Mob. 07944776822
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is based at: Spalding Police Station, Westlode Street, Spalding,Lincolnshire PE112AF
Lincolnshire Police
Non Emergency
Number
101
You can follow your Neighbourhood Policing Team
on Twitter
@SpaldingPolice
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Mobile Library Barrier Bank
Thurs 11th Feb 11:15 –11:45 Thurs 10th Mar 11:15 –11:45
Milfoil Lane Thurs 11th Feb 12:00 –12:30 Thurs 10th Mar 12:00 –12:30
Fen Lane End Thurs 11th Feb 13:15 –13:45 Thurs 10th Mar 13:15 –13:45
Cowbit Village Hall
Cowbit’s
Outreach
Post Office
operates in the
Village Hall On Tues from 2pm-4pm
Thurs from 11am-1pm.
Despite this being traditionally a quiet time for village social activities, Cowbit Village Hall has continued to be busy with regular and one-off bookings. The 2016 bookings diary is also now starting to fill, organisations and individuals looking to use the hall on specific days/times are recommended to book as early as possible. The basic cost is £8 per hour inclusive, with discounts for charities and village residents. Contact Darren Harper on 01406 380774 or by email at [email protected] The Village Hall Committee is still looking for a secretary. The role isn’t especially arduous in terms of time; the key job is taking minutes at hall committee meetings – around nine a year on average – and then distributing same, usually by electronic means. Anyone interested should contact Darren Harper as above. A provisional date of March 21 has been set for the Village Hall Committee AGM. The 2016 Village Hall Draw programme is now underway; tickets for the rest of the year (11 months from February to December) cost £11. There are two draws a month each with a £30 cash prize, except in December when there is one £30 draw and one bumper £200 one. All profits from the draw go towards hall running costs. Contact Chris Elliott on 01406 381018 or email [email protected] The Village Hall Committee, in conjunction with the church, hosted an old folks tea party on December 16; due to the hall’s current popularity this was held at Chris and Kay Elliott’s home, with Kay Ismail and Val Day helping provide refreshments. An excellent spread was provided and a good time was had by all; it’s now intended to make this a regular event for the senior citizens of our village. For regular news of what’s happening in Cowbit, look at
www.cowbitvillage.co.uk The Ladies Club meets
every 3rd Wednesday of
the month at the Village
Hall, from 7.30pm.
Weds 17 Feb our guest speaker will be
Mr David Staines on Begonias.
Weds March 16th our guest speaker will be
Wendy Smith on The History & Art of Knotting.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served.
All are welcome, £15 per year or £2 per session.
For details please email Val Day
01406 380756
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Cowbit St Mary’s C of E Primary School
School Office— 01406 380369
www.cowbit.lincs.sch.uk
Feel free to come and visit us to see why Ofsted and
the National Society of Anglican and Methodist
Schools have acknowledged us as GOOD!
Years 5 and 6, Morpurgo Class, have an exciting Spring term panned, with new experiences that the children will learn and engage in. Pupils will be exploring the topic of ‘What Does Our World Look Like?’ This is to be a joint project with Dahl class. This topic will al-low children to make pleasing pro-gress but also to be imaginative and creative. As a class, pupils will ‘begin’
in Outer Space and zooming towards our village. Morpurgo Class will
also be working on another mini project, learning about Miss Maher’s home country of Australia and writing letters and emails to students in Australia.
Teachers and pupils are counting
down days to the National Space
Centre in Leicester which has
been booked during March…
Dahl Class (Yr3/4) have come back from the Christmas/New Year break refreshed and ready to learn! Pupils enjoyed ‘launching into’ their new topic: ‘What does our world look like?’ Dahl class are beginning their journey in Cowbit and zooming out in to Space. Pupils’ homework projects have been very impressive and reflect their understanding of continents, countries and man-made features. There was even a detailed model of the Danube Bridge!
Donaldson Class are also at looking the
topic of Our World. Pupils have brought
in a treasure trove objects that have
been used to create in our creative area
e.g. cereal boxes, tubes, washed plastic
containers etc. The county should be
pleased with all the recycling the pupils
have done. Pupils have helped ‘Percy the
Park Keeper’ keep the World tidy…
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COWBIT VILLAGE HALL Brownies for girls aged 7-10
Mon 6-7.15pm
Carol 07432 624715
Tiny Tots Tues 10.15—11.30am
Allison 381330
Slimming World Thurs 7-8pm
Alex 01775 711462
Kick - Boxing Fri 5.15pm-6.15pm
5-12yrs £3.50 but 1st trial lesson
FREE
Village Draw Chris 381018
Bingo Fri 12th Feb 7.30pm
Fri 11th Mar 7.30pm
www.cowbitvillage.co.uk
Cowbit Community News
Parish Council Meetings
Cowbit Village Hall
7.30pm
Mon 8th Feb Mon 14th Mar
Every 1St
Tues of month Tues 2nd Feb ,Tues 1st Mar
at 10am Cowbit Church If you need transport contact
Mary 01775 724928 Or Val 01406 380756
Cowbit Churchyard , Sun 27th March, 10.30am , free event Contact Mary 01775 724928
Village Draw Winners
The £200 winner of the last draw is Penny Warner of Cowbit with number 45,
You can still buy your draw ticket from the
Draw Promoter: Mr Chris Elliott ,
9 Russell Drive, Cowbit. PE12 6XH
01406 381018 Email:
Cowbit Church Mothering Sunday service
6th Mar, 10am .Free flowers for Mum.
Church Services
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Cowbit ,St. Mary’s Church
Date Time Service
7 Feb 09:15 Morning Prayer St Mary’s Church
10 Feb 10:00 Ashing and Holy Communion ( Ash Wednesday)
St John’s Church
14 Feb 09:15 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
21 Feb 09:15 Morning Prayer St Mary’s Church
28 Feb 09:15 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
6 Mar 09:15 Morning Prayer (Mothering Sunday)
St Mary’s Church
13 Mar 09:15 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
20 Mar 09:15 Holy Communion (Palm Sunday)
St Mary’s Church
27 Mar 09:15 Holy Communion (Easter) St Mary’s Church
Weston Hills ,St John’s Church
Date Time Service
7 Feb 09:15 Holy Communion St John’s Church
10 Feb 10:00 Ashing and Holy Communion ( Ash Wednesday)
St John’s Church
14 Feb 09:15 Messy Breakfast St John’s Church
21 Feb 09:15 Holy Communion St John’s Church
28 Feb 09:15 Morning Prayer St John’s Church
6 Mar 09:15 Holy Communion (Mothering Sunday)
St John’s Church
13 Mar 09:15 Messy Breakfast St John’s Church
20 Mar 09:15 Holy Communion (Palm Sunday)
St John’s Church
27 Mar 09:15 Holy Communion (Easter) St John’s Church
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Lent—a time to reflect! Dear Friends, How quickly time flies, Christmas and New Year are but a fast fading memory and the Church is preparing itself for the biggest festival of the year which is of course Easter. Easter is what we call a movable Feast and this year it is early 27th March.
Of course there is a period of preparation before we get to Easter and that is the season of Lent, when traditionally we give something up. In my own case I give up meat for Lent (much to the consternation of Frisby's butchers). But really Lent is a time to reflect on how we live our lives and what we could do to improve it. The day before we begin the Lenten season traditionally there was a feast day (Shrove Tuesday) when people would have a "blow out" before beginning 40 days of fasting and preparation for Easter; can anyone else remember pancake races in North Street? Whatever you are doing this Easter, and if you do feel the need to learn more about the Christian faith, the churches in Crowland organise a four week Lent course consisting of four evening sessions of approximately two hours where we talk and discuss an aspect of Christianity at which anyone is welcome you can find the details on the Abbey web site www.crowlandabbey.org.uk or below. Finally I was at a meeting in Lincoln last week and my tutor for the day shared with me the screen saver that they have on their computer which is apt for an assistant curate it read;
LOVE PEOPLE, PRAY FOR PEOPLE
HAVE FUN ! Yours in Christ Mike Ongyerth Priest
From the Parish Registers
We welcome into the church family:
Grace Lillian Boxall
(Weston Hills) ,21 Nov 2015
We offer sympathy to the families of:
Graham Sidney Samuel Davies
(Cowbit) ,20 Nov 2015
Lent Course A course entitled
‘The Mystery of Everything’ will be held on five successive
Wednesdays beginning 17 February at 7.30 p.m. in
Crowland Methodist Church. The course is based on the film, The Theory of Everything. Those wishing to attend the course, which is free, should see the film before the course
begins. There will be a screening of this film on Sunday, 14 February, at 7 p.m. at
Crowland Methodist Church. If you wish to participate in the course, please ring
Valerie Heil at 01733 210289 by 10 Feb.
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Famous People
Born in the Year
of the Monkey
Charles Dickens
Celine Dion
Tom Hanks
Halle Berry
Julius Caesar
Mick Jagger
Captain Cook
Daniel Craig
Bette Davis
Diana Ross
Annie Oakley
People born in the
year of the monkey
are lively, flexible, witty
and versatile with
strong practical ability.
White
Gold
Blue
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Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe
St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland
has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades,
dancing, food and a whole lot of green.
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South Holland District Council The New Year has started off with review of South East Lincolnshire
Local Plan. The Local Plan sets out the vision for growth and identifies
key sites for development of housing, community facilities, shops and
employment. SHDC is working with Boston Borough Council covering
areas in both local authorities and how they will be shaped in the
coming years. If you want to find more information or submit comments, please go online to
www.southeastlincslocalplan.org.
Additionally, permanent displays will be available for inspection in SHDC Offices until
Friday 19th February. There will be a number of drop-in sessions in the area including Cowbit
Village Hall on Wed 10th February between 3:30pm and 7:30pm
An event will be held at the South Holland Centre on Wednesday 24th February where local
businesses have the opportunity to “Meet the District Council Buyers” As a procurer of a vast
array of goods and services, the event will allow local business to find out how to approach
the Council and offer the services they specialise in. With a view of keeping business local, it
is hoped the event will be well attended. Closing date for registration is 5:30pm on Monday
15th February. For more information and to book your place, please email
As SHDC finalises the restructuring of it’s management team, Andrew, Anthony and Rodney
were thrilled that Paul Jackson accreted the role of Place Manager. Many of you will not
know Paul, but those of us that do hold him in high regard. Prior to the restructure, Paul was
Planning Manager at SHDC and his new role will now include Building Control, Housing,
Communities and Environmental Services as well as Planning.
We look forward to continuing working with Paul for the foreseeable future.
South Holland District Council
Should you have any issues, please feel free to
contact your councilors on:
Andrew Woolf 01406 373008,07868 701659,
Anthony Casson 01775723965,07889811845,
Rodney Grocock 01775 713989,
www.shcab.org.uk 01775 717444
Council Offices, Holland Rd,
Spalding
Member of Parliament for
South Holland and
The Deepings:
John Hayes
House of Commons,
Westminster
London.SW1A 0AA
Tel: 0207 219 3000
(switchboard)
Constituency Office
Office 1,Broad Street
Businesss Centre,10 Broad
Street,Spalding,PE11 1TB
Tel: 01775 711534 WESTON CONSOLIDATED CHARITY The Charity owns several wheelchairs that are available
for either short or long term loan to residents of Weston
Parish.
To arrange for the free loan of a
chair please contact either
Anthony Casson on
01775 723965 or
Julian Bellamy on 07831 212976
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Weston Hills Village Hall
Post office
Open Mon, Wed and Fri 11am—1pm
Short Mat Bowls Weds 2-4pm
Thurs 7-10pm Wyn 380126
Dog Training Mondays 7-8pm
Helen 01775 761795 07971 393832
Bingo Sat 13th Feb 7pm Sat 12th Mar 7pm
Wyn James 01406 380126
Parish
Council
Meetings Weston Hills Village Hall
1st Feb 7.30pm Weston
Village Hall 7th Mar 7.30pm
To include items in this magazine please contact Janet 01775 724929 or email [email protected]
Messy Breakfast 9.15am
Sunday Feb14th & Sunday Mar 13th
At St John’s Church,Weston Hills
Children and adults are very welcome. The cost of the break-
fast is a donation. There will a craft activity and a small act
of worship.
Contact Sally Wilson 01775 760352 or
Georgia Pateman 07851969781
Weston Hills Community News
Mobile
Library Village Hall Thurs 11th Feb 14:15 –14:45
Thurs 10th Mar 14:15 –14:45
Every
Weds 9am-10.30am
Weston Hills Village Hall
£1 inc refreshments Contact Georgia Pateman
07851969781
Pilgrimage to
Walsingham 20 February
A coach will leave Crowland
Abbey at 8 a.m. on Saturday, 20 February, for a day’s pilgrimage to the Walsingham Shrine, returning to Crowland about 6 p.m. The cost of the day will be about £20, which includes transport and a hot lunch.
If you would like to be a part of this, contact Val Capes at
01733 210 093 by 10 February.
St John’s Church
Xmas raffle
raised £231
Friday 26th February at 7pm
Weston Hills Village Hall Tickets £4 adult and £2 child
contact
Viv Prescott 01775 766907
Advance notice for
Flower Festival St John’s Church
April 30th, May 1st, 2nd.
Help, cakes and raffle prizes
welcome. Please contact
Christine 01775 769345
Viv 01775 766907
Sally 07501665495
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Weston Hills C of E Primary School
School Office—01406 380309
www.westonhills.linc.sch.uk
We have
143 pupils on roll
78 girls and 65 boys
25 full and part-time members of staff
The start of the new year has been busy in school. We have had a visit from the Dogs Trust with an assembly and class workshops telling children about the wonderful work that they do in looking after and rehoming dogs that have been abandoned or given up.
We are having a visit in school from Ark Farm at the beginning of February. We won a competition at
the “Kids Country” day at the East of England Showground last year,
and are very much looking forward to
welcoming them and the animals into school. Ark Farm
specialise in bringing a variety of friendly farm animals into schools, nurseries, etc., delivering a real hands-on educational and
tactile experience for children.
All classes have been participating in Bird
Watch Week in school (the last week
of January).
Children are busy auditioning and
rehearsing for the whole school
production – our version of
“Much Ado About Nothing”
which will take place in February.
Mr. Gernert from Act II is again
directing this for us.
Agilitas have organised
several tournaments which our Year 5 & 6 children
have participated in:
Athletics, Quicksticks Hockey,
Netball, and are looking forward to taking part in a
Dance Showcase at the South Holland Centre.
Our extra curricular activities this term include a Volleyball, Taiko,
Parachute, Netball, Homework, Outdoor Learning, Dance, Cricket, Change4Life & Choir.
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WESTON PARISH COUNCIL
The January meeting saw two new Parish Councillors co-opted - Janet Bellamy to
the Weston Hills Ward and Chris Dicks to the Weston Village Ward. The Parish
Council is now back up to its full strength of 10 Councillors.
An application to a scheme being run by the British Heart Foundation has secured
another defibrillator for Weston Hills which, with the kind permission of The Bell
Inn, Austendyke Road, will be mounted on an external wall of the pub to ensure that
it is accessible at all times.
After consideration of the budget for the forthcoming year it was decided to reduce
the Parish Council Precept by £500 to £15000.
The next Parish Council meetings will take place on Monday 1st February at
Weston Hills and Monday 7th of March at Weston.
A full list of meeting dates for 2016 can be found on the Parish Council’s website.
There is always a 15 minute Open Forum at the start of the meeting for any member
of the public to have their say regarding matters which affect them.
South East Lincolnshire Local Plan Consultation 8 January 2016 South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee is a partnership of Boston Borough, South Holland District and Lincolnshire County Councils who are working together to create a single Local Plan for the area of South Holland and Boston
Borough. The Local Plan will guide development in South East Lincolnshire over the next twenty years, and will be very important in shaping how the area changes over this period. It will identify opportunities for growth and will set out clear guidance on what planning applications will be permitted, and where. PUBLIC CONSULTATION FROM 8TH JANUARY TO 19TH FEBRUARY 2016 As part of the preparation of the Local Plan, a public consultation is being held from Friday 8th January 2016 to Friday 19th February 2016. We need to know your thoughts on a variety of topics, including: -how many new homes should be built in South East Lincolnshire’s towns and villages -which sites are most suitable to accommodate new homes -where facilities such as schools, GP surgeries, and open space will be needed -- which areas of land should be developed to assist in the creation of the new jobs that will be needed -how to ensure the delivery of a Boston Distributor Road and Spalding Western Relief Road . You can see a paper copy of the Local Plan at : Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, Holbeach Library, Church Street, Holbeach, Spalding Library, Victoria Street, Spalding
Or at Cowbit Village Hall on
Wednesday 10th February between 3.30pm and 7.30pm
Church Services
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Weston St. Mary’s Church
Date Time Service
7 Feb 11:00 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
14 Feb 11:00 Family service with junior choir St Mary’s Church
21 Feb 11:00 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
28 Feb 11:00 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
6 Mar 10:00 Mothering Sunday with junior choir
St Mary’s Church
13 Mar 11:00 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
20 Mar 11:00 Holy Communion St Mary’s Church
25 Mar 14:00 Good Friday The Final Hour
St Mary’s Church
27 Mar 11:00 Easter Day Communion St Mary’s Church
St. Mary Weston at Christmas The church looked a picture during the Christmas tree festival. Many Thanks to Baytree for donating the trees and all those who sponsored the individual trees and donated prizes for the Raffle and Tombola. a special thanks to Mary Hodgkin, for the mince pies and cakes for refreshments and for being in the church to make serve them. About £700 was made- a good
effort. The attendance was not as high as we would have liked but those who came were very complimentary about the appearance of the church. The Carol Service was extremely well attended and around 150 people were present. The church was lit by candles and Christmas trees and looked magical. The Junior choir sang some carols , and there were some individuals who sang solos. Well done to all of them! A fitting way to celebrate the birth of Christ. The Junior Choir also sang at the arrival of Santa at the opening of the Baytree Winter Wonderland, and were very well received.
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Sometime before Christmas one of our Teaching Assistants (Miss Eason) suggested that we hold a
Polar Express Day. With her support and creativity we organised a Christmas Craft and Fun day where all the activities were
based around the film “The Polar Express”. It was a really lovely time just before the holiday where children could explore the magic and sparkle of Christmas. The
children enjoyed watching the film, while eating a biscuit and drinking their hot chocolate – and then Santa came!
On behalf of the school I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year.
The start of a new year presents me with the opportunity to reflect upon all the changes we have been making to improve things for our school community.
The PTA and I are hoping to organise a
Spring Fete which will take place on
23rd April to coincide with St George’s Day and our
forthcoming
St George’s Day Parade.
We would love members of our local community to join us and help us to
organise this event. Could you: Bake cakes for us?
Help to make and serve teas and coffees? Run a stall (tombola, games, raffle, etc.)?
Ask local community groups to donate prizes or run a stall?
Come along and spend money? Offer fundraising suggestions?
The children in Mrs Palmer’s
class were absolutely
wonderful when performing their
play called “The Nativity”! The
singing was beautiful, the costumes were fantastic
and everyone with speaking parts read their
lines really carefully – Mrs Palmer, Mrs Webb and myself were very proud of all of them.
Since September we have introduced: An annual calendar of events sent out termly; Weekly newsletters to keep parents fully informed
about school activities and plans; Facebook and Twitter pages which share the exciting
events taking place at school; Termly theme days which have included dressing up in
costumes, cookery and craft; A reinvigorated curriculum which requires children to
make decisions about what they would like to learn, and how they would like to present their work;
Access to “Teach Your Monster To Read”, a website which helps children develop their reading skills;
Woodland Education – messy (but fun) opportunities for children to engage with the outside world. It has been highly beneficial in helping children to develop teamwork and communication skills, understand how to be safe in the woods, and develop an appreciation of the wonderful fresh air and sticky mud;
Regular cookery lessons to develop basic life-skills; The new School Council and Eco Council; Junior Police Community Support Officers (JPCSOs) who support children at playtimes who need comfort or are having a hard time. I am confident that as these initiatives become embedded we will see a huge impact in children’s learning, behaviour and personal
development.
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Weston Community News
Weston Village Hall Booking Line 07745 577517
Short Mat Bowls Sun & Tues 7-9pm
Eileen Richardson :01406 370181 Yoga
Mon 09:45-11:45am Vivienne : 01775 713140
Aikido Mon & Fri 8—10pm
Steve Miller : 07986 363663 Belly Dancing Shimmera
Wed 6:45—8pm Dani Dalley : 01775 640705
Water Colour Painting Thurs 10—12 noon
Graham Timbrell : 01775 750389 Children’s Choir Club
Thurs 3—5pm Rev Mike Chesher : 01775 712502
Children’s Karate Fri 6:00—6:45pm
Line Dancing Thurs 7:00—9:45pm
Marion Bloye : 01406 350732 Social Dance
Sat 13th Feb 7pm Sat 12th Mar 7pm
Brian Utting : 01733 210655
You are welcome to join any of these
activities,here, locally, in your own vil-
lage. Private use per hour: Lounge £6,
Whole building £12 Weston Village resi-dents will get a discount
To book your own event, or use the Badminton court
Phone: 07745 577517
To include items in this magazine please contact Janet
01775 724929 or email [email protected]
Weston Village
Hall Dance Sat 13th Feb & Sat 12th Mar
PLEASE NOTE DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM FOR
7:30PM UNTIL 11:30PM
ADMISSION IS £5 includes tea, coffee,
biscuits and a free raffle ticket,
raffle donations appreciated
Contact BRIAN UTTING 01733 210655 / 07979987180
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can be seen by people outside our delivery area .
To find out more about the many commercial opportunities available, call
Darren Harper on 01406
380774 after 6.00pm, or email
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MOULTON MILL NEWS
www.moultonwindmill.co.uk
Feb Events Fri 12 Feb at 7.30pm - Quiz Night –
Call 01406 370795 to check availability.
Wed 17 Feb at 7.30pm – Meeting of
the Friends. Refreshments. New friends
welcome.
Sat 20 Feb – 11-2pm - Table Top Sale.
Do you want to de-clutter, spring clean
your wardrobe, dispose of unwanted gifts.
Tables limited at £10 on a first come basis.
To book a table ring 01406 373769. Those
who just want to pick up a bargain, then
come along and see what is on offer.
Refreshments available in the Granary Tea
Room. Mill tours also available.
Mar Events Sun 6 March – Mother's Day – mum's get a
free tour when accompanied by fee paying
child. Treat mum to a slice of cake and drink
in our Granary Tea Room.
Sun 27 March – Easter Egg Hunt starting at
10am.Find where the Easter bunny had hidden
his eggs by following the clues on his Easter
Trail. £2 per child with eggs to collect and
keep. The event will run until all eggs are
gone, so best to get there early.
Mon 28 March – Easter Bank Holiday – Mill,
Granary Tea Room and shop open from
10-4pm. Tours of the mill available, with last
tour of the day at 3pm.
Around the Villages
MOULTON CHAPEL
METHODIST CHURCH
Advance Information
2016
FLOWER FESTIVAL
Thurs 28th April
To Mon 2nd May The usual stalls and attractions.
Light Refreshments
Village Parade
Sunday 1st May.
Congratulations to the winner of the Christmas Hamper with ticket number 265 -
Maureen Allen from Holbeach. Thanks to all who supported the raffle. We raised £372.
The mill is now open after our Christmas and New Year break. Why not call in and have a
hot drink in our Granary Tea Room. You will also find freshly made sandwiches, delicious
cakes and scones, as well as Myers plum bread. We will make you welcome.
If you would like a copy of the 2016 Mill Newsletter, which includes our events for the
year, you can pick one up from the Mill or the Post Office.
The Community Centre in Moulton
are having their annual
Spring Fair on Saturday 5th March between
10am and 1pm, and we are now taking bookings for tables,
minimum donation £5 per table. To book a table, people can either
send an email to [email protected], send a
message via Facebook or Twitter, or phone 01406 373084 (leave message if not available).
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Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
Pyramid Home Improvements, 01406 373593 All domestic/commercial plumbing & electrics carried out. Gas boiler installations, oil boiler servicing, repairs. Landlord safety certificates, GasSafe regd. Call now for free quotation
Eco-Plumbing Ltd 07933 104331 Bathroom & kitchen installation, design to fully fitted & tiled. CH installation & oil boiler servicing. General plumbing maintenance and repairs.
Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Nick Gratton, 01406 425711 Repairs, spares,
UPVC/aluminium windows/doors/panels, conserva-tories, replacement sealed units, single glazing, fittings, free quote.
Accountancy Services
Bulley Davey, Hol 01406 423166 Sp 0 1775 766633 Chartered cert, tax advisers, audit, a/cs, personal & business, rental accounts, capital gains. www.bulleydavey.co.uk
Bed and Breakfast The Beeches, Weston
Hills 01406 370345 (Marie/Charlie),4 star silver with ground floor room for disabled. www.beechesspalding.co.uk
Building Services
Pyramid Home Improvements, 01406 373593 Extensions, garage/loft conversions, doors, windows,renewable energy, kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories, special local rates, free quote www.pyramid-spalding.co.uk
Dressmaking & Dress Agency
Kathleen Cook, 01406 363752 Special occasion outfits made to order, alterations undertaken, quality new/once-worn prom, evening, wedding dresses, mother of the bride outfits, hats and accessories
Garden & Property Services
Reflections Exterior Cleaning, Exterior cleaning
of windows, doors, conservatories, fascia, gutters. For a free quote 01406 371472/07545774126
S G Flooring, Over 30 years experience (A home
patterning Service is also available).Suppliers of Carpets, vinyl’s and laminate flooring. Domestic and Commercial fitting service. Email - [email protected]
General Store/Post Office
Weston Village Stores & Post Office, 01406 370744 Groceries, bread, milk, cakes, fruit & veg, off-licence, newspapers, magazines, ATM, greetings cards, newspaper/grocery delivery, National Lottery.
Health,Hair & Beauty Services
Fresh Footsteps, Jean Pollard Foot Health Practitioner, 07443 590502 Professional, reliable foot care at home or clinic based in Spalding, late night Weds. Accredited ,regd and insured. www.freshfootsteps.co.uk
Pets & Animal Services
Barking Mad 01775 720382 Dogs looked after by local, caring hosts. Food, walks, medication maintained, your dog deserves a holiday too! www.barkingmad.uk.com/franchisees/Spalding-Lincolnshire. Why not become a host for Barking Mad? Call for more information!
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Local Listings
In
Bikes Trikes N Stuff Motorcycle MOT’s and Servicing
Used Motorcycles Bought & Sold
Local pick up available for Spalding and
surrounding area
www.Bikestrikesnstuff.co.uk
Jay -01733 896002
07946 399036
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Monica Hastings - The Indian Beauty Company
Authentic Indian Threading
07943 503798 BBA BABTAC specialist
in this ancient art (hair removal
from face and/or body areas), email [email protected]
Cowbit Village Hall Spalding Thursday 7pm Alexandra 01775 711562 / 07764746310
DAVE SMITH
WINDOW
CLEANING Are you fed up with dirty windows ?
Call now for a free quote and let me take
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Honeypot Day Nursery & Pre-School
www.honeypot.schooljotter.com [email protected]
The Old Primary School
230 Broad Gate,,Weston Hills,
Spalding,Lincs PE12 6DQ
01406 380803
Supply & Fit all Types of Blinds
Repair and Cleaning Services
Canopies and Patio Awnings
Window Films
Free Measuring, Fitting and Advice
Fast, Efficient and Friendly
Competitive Prices
GET THE BEST FOR LESS 01406 380482 07856 123414
White Knight
Locksmiths &
Security
Services (24 hour service)
07985 535208
01406 380380
inc. Spalding Locksmiths
UPVC, wood & aluminium
doors, vehicle entry and
security advice
www.whiteknightlocksmiths.co.uk
Dennis Jex
& Son Ltd
Engineers,
Steel Fabrication,
Steel Stock
Holders Call Brian on
07711 655855
Email [email protected]
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