Editor and Clerk to the Council:Mrs Andrea Smith, Parish Council Office, High Street, Waddington, Telephone: 01522 722793E-mail: Andrea_Smith@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Distribution:Mrs Kath Fogg, 101 Grantham Road, WaddingtonTelephone: 01522 720440

Notes from the EditorThe Waddington News Sheet is delivered to all the residents of Waddington by volunteers I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those volunteers for their time. We are however, short of volunteers and would be very grateful for anyone out there who would be willing to volunteer to deliver the News Sheet, it would be for 10 months a year and you can deliver as little or as many as you would like, every little helps.

I would like to thank all those who have commented on the new style news sheet, I do appreciate any feedback good or bad. We are trying to appeal to all the residents in the village.

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Road ClosureSomerton Gate Lane

Please be advised that Lincolnshire County Council will be carrying out some essential carriageway reconstruction works on Somerton Gate Lane for 1 week sometime during the period Tuesday 1st March and Thursday 31st March 2011.

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WADDINGTON NEWS SHEET

MARCH 2011

Copy Date – Next IssueItems for the April issue should be sent in no later than Thursday 17th March 2011.

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‘SWINGTIME’9 Piece Swing Band

At the Horse and Jockey

Thursday 17th March 2011, 8.30pm – 11pmCome and enjoy the music from:

Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Sinatraand many more!

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A Date for Your Diary'When the Lights Go on Again'

A concert to mark the 70th anniversary of the destruction of St Michael's Church by a German landmine.

with Amanda Morrison  - sopranoEvelyn Jobling - piano30th April at 7.00pm

Details later

Parish Office Opening Times – The office opening times are:Monday to Friday 9.30 to 12.30, or by appointment on Monday, Tuesday or Friday from 12.30pm to 5pm

Date of the next meetings - The Parish Council Meeting will take place on Monday 14th March 2011 in the Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm, open forum at 7.00pm, public and press welcome.

Waddington Parish Councillors – Please find below a list of the Parish Councillors, further details can be obtained from the Parish Office.East Ward West WardCouncillor Mike Gallagher Councillor Sam GibsonCouncillor Mrs Patricia Hopkins Councillor Mark HillsCouncillor Ian Lakin Councillor Tom JamesCouncillor Sid Orford Councillor Mrs Celia MasonCouncillor Kev Pridgen Councillor David McKenna Councillor Nick Sharpe Councillor Roger PringCouncillor Colin SmithCouncillor Ms Sian Thompson

District Councillors – Please find below a list of the District Councillors, further details can be obtained from the Parish Office.East Ward West WardCouncillor Burley Councillor BaxterCouncillor GallagherCouncillor Pring

County Councillor – The County Councillor is Councillor Mrs Christine Talbot.

Street Lighting Assessment – A607 Bracebridge Heath to WaddingtonThere has recently been an electricity cable fault which has resulted in a large number of street lights being out along the above road. The cost to Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) of replacing this cable network will be substantial and they believe it is necessary to limit carbon emissions wherever possible. The provisional estimates on savings are £1040 per annum on energy and 6.76 Tonnes of CO2. Therefore, the proposal by LCC is to replace 12 of the existing old concrete lamps with new ones and remove 19 lamps altogether. (Illustrations of this can be obtained in the Parish Office).The Parish Council have been asked by LCC to submit their comments and concerns to them by the 1 April 2011 and we would like to know the views of the residents, especially if you have any objections to the proposal.If you do not agree with the proposal would you please let the Parish Council know in writing with an explanation why no later than 11th March 2011.

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Waddington Parish Council

Sunday Services are held at8.30 am Holy Communion [Common Worship Rite 2 [BCP]]

10.00 am Parish Communion [Common Worship Rite 1] with Junior Church12.00 noon Holy Baptism 1st Sunday in the month

2nd Tuesday each month 3.15 for 3.30 pmAfter School Club for children & their carers

We hold services in Residential Homes and a Community Centre.Arrangements for Occasional Offices, Baptism, Marriages and Funerals

through the Rector, Roland Parker 01522 720323.Please note the Parish Church Office [720323] at the Rectory is open

on Monday mornings from 10.00 - 12.00 noon.This is often a good time to make enquiries.

Like so many institutions churches are having a hard time at the moment. The two connected reasons are the understanding in the wider society and finance. Churches which have a well articulated and clear purpose draw people to them because people are clear about what they are offering. The prospect of my retirement in the near future is focusing our minds to think about our strengths and weaknesses. When you have been in post for some time you tend to become the institution that people either wish to support or criticise. The actual activity of being church is within the community. There is the need to focus on three areas of church life

1. Churchwardens and decision making2. The role of finance3. The development of ministry

These discussions need to be held in as wide a frame of reference as possible. So I am writing here inviting you to take part. These will be held from the end of February through March to hopefully a presentation at our Annual General Meeting in April. Because of people’s busy diaries I have not yet been able to tie visiting speakers to dates. [Update: Richard Billinghurst is coming to talk about finance on Thursday 10th March at 7.30] The Rural Dean we hope will be talking about the first topic. Canon Jeff Heskins or another representative of the diocese will be speaking on the third. But please do watch the church notice boards or contact me if these issues interest you. After I retire things may be better or worse, probably both, but discussions need to be had now so that there can be some basis for moving forward.

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St. Michael's Parish Church, Waddington

High Street Waddington

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday March 9th With these serious discussions about church life taking place and in order to create space there is no set pattern for this Lent. The House Groups are meeting. Contact Derek Wood for details. A simple Holy Communion will be celebrated on Wednesday evenings at 7.00 pm. The Bible Study Group meets weekly on Saturdays at 10.30 am at the Rectory.But before any of this can happen we are celebrating Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day on Tuesday 8th March at 6.00 – 8.00 pm in church. Please contact Audrey Morrison 720556 or Peter Carlsson 722533 for tickets £3.00 adults, £1.00 school age children and pre school children free.

Advance Notice The Annual General Meeting of our church will be on Wednesday 6th April. Papers available from 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm for the reading of papers and a cup of tea. There fools the parish meeting to elect churchwardens followed by the Annual general meeting of the church to reflect upon our life together as a church. If you would like to be on the electoral roll of the church please contact Jo Duffield 806390.

Thanks to the work of the YUC [youth] Group, over £400 was raised for My Father’s House in Recife. The evening they held on February 13th was packed with activity and fun and well supported by members of the congregation.

Parish RegistersWe welcome into the church through Baptism

Eleanor May RoachWe commend to God’s care those who have died

Ronald BrazierWe pray for him and for the family who mourn.

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St Michael’s Churchyard

The Rector and the members of the Parochial Church Council wish to inform residents and visitors that the Churchyard is Private Property. It is NOT owned by the Local or District Council.The lawned areas, which are full of graves, were landscaped in the 1950s because of the massive bomb damage in 1941, to create a garden for remembrance.The Churchyard has recently become a major target for vandals and metal thieves. Every insurance claim placed by the Church costs a minimum of £50. There have been many claims greatly increasing the Church insurance costs.In most cases this deprives charities locally and abroad of support, reducing at the same time, funds for maintaining the Church.The Church path and graveyard areas are being used regurlary by residents to walk their dogs. By failing to pick up excrement deposited, dog owners will be reported.The Parochial Church Council are now seriously considering locking the gates when the Churhc is closed because of the dog fouling and vandal problems.Please help and support St Michael’s Church to keep the path open.

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Coffee Morning at 43rd Annual Art Exhibition Millers Rd Centre 5th & 6th March on Wednesday Memorial Hall HarmstonMarch 16th 2011 at 10.30am, Saturday 2pm – 5pmRaffle, Jam & Cake Stall etc Sunday 11am – 4pm All Welcome Admission £1.25 catalogue

Refreshments and Crafts on Sale

The Vine Free Church

A non-denominational group which meets each Sunday atThe Community Centre, Millers Road, Waddington.

Morning Service 10.15amEvening Service 6.00pm

A warm welcome awaits you!For further details: Telephone 01522 789015

Email admin@thevinefreechurch.co.ukWebsite www.thevinefreechurch.co.uk

Job VacancyMaternity cover needed in busy local Pre-school, hours to be arranged,

may become a permanent position. Minimum qualification Level 2.Please contact the setting on 07891807113 during opening hours which

areMonday, Tuesday & Thursday 8am to 12.30 and

Wednesday & Friday 8am to 3pm, term time only,or visit us at the Village Hall on Mere Road, Waddington

Spiritualist Pioneer CentreRedwood Drive Community Centre, Waddington,

Every Saturday 7pm startLast Friday of every month medium ship special pm start,

Different medium each weekEnquiries 01522 514513

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Monday Thrift ShopDuring December we are open on Monday 6th and 13th, 1.30pm to 3.30pm as usual and re-open on the 11th January 2011. At present we do have a large number of items for sale. If you would like us to try and sell your items please bundle them together labelled with your name and address. We accept up to 8 articles at one time priced by you, however please be aware we add 20% to cover our costs and donations to local charities. This is a good time to include toys books etc. for Christmas. We also sell light refreshments. More helpers are neede so if you could spare a few hours please ring 720440 or 720418.We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year.

Waddington Women’s InstituteWe meet in Waddington Village Hall on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Our next meeting is Wednesday 9th March when it will be our Annual General Meeting. On Wednesday 23rd March it is the LNFWI Spring Council Meeting at Skegness.For further information please contact Mrs Moss on 721053. Waddington Toddler GroupWe meet every Thursday during School term time from 1.30-3.00pm in the Village Hall. Mums, Dads, Grandparents or Childminders are all welcome, come along and let your children play and have a drink and biscuit, while you have a cup of tea or coffee at just £1.75 a session.

Redwood Ladies Our next meeting is Tuesday 15th March, speaker Ray Howard “The Other Side of Policing”.. Meetings are held in Redwood CP School, Redwood Drive, Brant Road, 7.30pm.

The Royal British Legion Club, Malt Kiln Lane.Opening times

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8pm to 11.30pm Sunday 12pm to 3.30pm

The club is available for private functions. For further information please contact Kath on 01522 789175 or Sandra on 01522 869252.

WADDINGTON SUNSHINE CLUB The club are delighted to welcome 8 new members so far this year, existing members are reminded that their renewal subscription of £7.50p is now due & should be paid at the next meeting. Waddington Sunshine Club meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 2.30-4.30pm in Waddington Village Hall.for a sociable aftenoon with refreshments & raffle, transport is available for a nominal fare, for route contact Carol 722167. New outings organiser is Geoff 729004 who is busy compiling outings for the year final details to come later We are sorry to loose quite suddenly Ron Brazier, condolences to Pam & family he was a dedicated member & loved his dominoes he will be sadly missed. Several members were able to attend the belated RAF Christmas Lunch a good time was had by all, many thanks to the RAF Personnel for the invitations. Next report will give details of 2011/12 committee & officers elected at the AGM on February 22nd. For further information contact Georgina M Rainthorpe 823718.

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LIVES First Responders, Waddington Group We are still recruiting in the Waddington area.  If you would like to know more about LIVES First Responders, or are interested in becoming a First Responder or a fundraiser, please call Colin or Shirley on 721391.  You can also visit the LIVES website at www.lives-responders.co.uk.  If you run an organisation and would like a presentation about the work of LIVES, please call the above number.

 Car Boot Sales.  We will be running our car boot sales again this year, from April to September.  Dates are: 2nd April, 7th May, 4th June, 25th Jun, 6th August and 3rd September, all Saturdays.  If you would like to book a pitch, please call Colin or Shirley on 721391.  We like you to book so that we have some idea of how many cars to expect and plan for.

 Events First Aid.  Several of our responders are now qualified to provide First Aid cover at events.  If you are planning an event, and require First Aid cover, please consider us for your needs.  Please call Shirley on 721391 to discuss your requirements.

Waddington Residents' Association The association AGM & Social Evening will be held on the Friday 15th April 7.30pm athte Youth Club, High Street. Please let us have your concerns of life in Waddington, prior to the AGM, to John on 804016.AGE UK Lincoln. Anyone wishing to make further contact with this organisation should contact Ms Kthy Lote on 01529 415185, or John at the Coffee shop.The Next Luncheon Date is the 2nd March at The Horse & Jockey 12.30pm for 1.00pm. To place your order and book your seat, contact Shirley on 804016.Drop in Coffee Shop. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to Noon.

Days out this year. By Luxury Coaches, with Pick-ups around the village.Wednesday 16th March Whisby Nature Reserve £10.00 Each

(Names and Fares needed NOW Please)Wednesday 13th April The London Eye and River Trip £60.00 Each

(Deposit on booking £30.00)Friday 20th May Chatsworth House £28.00 EachTues 21st & Wed 22nd June RHS Wisley & Royal Windsor £80.00 Each

(Names & Deposit £30.00 by 8th March)Wednesday 20th July Normanby Hall £20.00 EachWednesday 21st September North York Moors Railway,

Pickering to Whitby £30.00 Each(Names & Deposit £10.00 by 8th March)

Please note. Insurance should be sought for these trips as deposits are normally non-returnable.Contact Shirley on 804016 or Jean on 720399 for further details.

First Thursday Open MeetingMeetings are held in St. Michaels Church at 2.00pm.The next meeting will be on Thursday 3rd March, when the speaker will be Mick Duffield and the subject Lincoln Community Larder. If you would care to make a donation of tinned or packaged food, please bring it along to the meeting. Contact numbers for more information are Peggy 720641, Isabelle 722885 or Barbara 720416.The following meeting will be on 5th May, when Chris Parkes will talk to us about Cancer Research and fund raising.

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WADDINGTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUPAt the AGM in January the Chairman and Secretary remained the same i.e. Bill Leaper, Chairman and Diane Plumb, Secretary. The Treasurer for 2011 is Arthur White replacing Kath Fogg who was Treasurer for a number of years and relinquished her role during 2010. Thanks to Kath for her services over the years.It was decided to keep the fees the same for 2011 in the hope of encouraging a few more people to attend the Group. I like to think we have an interesting range of speakers over the year, so perhaps one (or more) of them might catch your eye! I know many groups struggle for members but if you would like to come along we meet at the Communal Centre, Millers Road at 7.30 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of every month. Membership fee is £5 per annum. Members pay £1.50 per visit and visitors £2 to cover the hire of the hall, speakers and tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards. Speakers for the beginning of 2011 are:24th February – Maureen Sutton ‘Lent to Easter, Customs, Superstitions and Traditions’.24th March – Alan Stennett – ‘Lincolnshire Railways’28th April - Pat Piperissa – ‘The Three Hughs’If you want to contact me, Diane, Secretary to the History Group my telephone number is 01522 788691 and my email address is dianeplumb@bt.internet.com

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Coffee Morning

Saturday 12th March

10am – 12am

St Michael’s Church

Cake Stall

Bring and buy

Raffle

Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-social behaviour remains a problem in the village the local police panel which I sit on sets this as a priority for attention by the local beat team. An amount of cash is being provided by the NK Community Safety Partnership for an additional support worker for a 20 week period to assist with the operation of Waddington Youth Club in the hope of encouraging more young people to attend the club rather than cause problems on the streets. If any resident has any ideas of what is needed to prevent anti-social behaviour in the area I would like to know. Many ThanksDistrict Councillor Mike Gallagher, North Kesteven East Ward Councillor.

Parish Council Elections 5 May 2011

How politics affects your local area:

Organises road traffic by introducing traffic calming measures Builds bus shelters to stop you getting rained on while you wait Maintains the fields you play sport on every weekend Supplies street lights to make sure you’re not left in the dark on your walk home Builds safe playgrounds for your children Provides litter bins to keep your neighbourhood tidy Encourages young people to get involved by setting up youth cafes and councils Entertains you by providing public halls and community centres

Many of these things are provided by your local parish council.

How are local councillors elected?

They are elected by people who love in the area. If the local council is divided into wards an election is held in each ward, the same way elections are held in district wards.

What do local councillors do?

Councillors have three main areas of work:

1. Decision-making: through attending meetings and committees with other elected members, councillors decide which activities to support, where money should be spent, what services should be delivered and what policies should be implemented.

2. Monitoring: councillors make sure that their decisions lead to efficient and effective services by keeping an eye on how well thing are working.

3. Getting involved locally: as local representatives, councillors have responsibilities towards their constituents and local organisations. This often depends on what the councillor wants to achieve and how much time is available.

If you would like to become a councillor for Waddington East Ward or Waddington West Ward, please contact the Parish Clerk, Mrs Andrea Smith, on 01522 722793, or call into the office, High Street, Waddington, Monday to Friday 9.30 to 12.30.

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Emergency Plan

The Parish Council hope to have a member of Lincolnshire County Council present at the Annual Parish Council meeting, which is to take place on Monday 18th April 2011, to talk about emergency plans and answer any questions.

The Parish Council would like to set up an emergency plan to help in certain circumstances this has derived from the recent snow and ice conditions, which left many of the residents isolated and the roads and pavements dangerous.

If you did not complete the tear of slip from last month and you believe that you can help during such circumstances we would like to hear from you. Can you help clear the snow off pavements or roads, do you have a vehicle that can be used to clear the roads or ferry people around, can you help look in on some of the elderly or disabled to see if there is anything they need, any of these thing or something else we would like to hear from you.Or are you elderly or disabled and would like to be on a list of people that we visit to see if we can get you anything or to simply have your pathway cleared, don’t be afraid to let us know we want to help.

Please complete the tear of slip and return it to the Parish Council Office.

We want to help

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I would like to be part of the emergency plan.

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