Harmony Lincs Barbershop Chorus

MORTON COMMUNITY NEWS OCTOBER 2016

The Morton Community News is for general interest and cannot be held legally responsible for errors or omissions. NEWS ITEMS BY 10th EACH MONTH (Note change of date) News Editor ...Keith Panter, 9 Belvoir Close, Morton. 01427 679077 email krp2uk@yahoo.co.uk Treasurer: Geoff Hopkinson. 1 Southlands Avenue, Morton, Tel:811167 Distribution: Penny Lightfoot, 67 Nursery Vale, Morton. Tel 330020 The Morton Community News can also be found at, Parishes.Lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Articles and letters submitted for inclusion must include the name and address of the author and, if possible, a telephone number or email.

SERVICES FOR OCTOBER 2nd Oct Parish Communion All Saints Church 10.30 a.m. 9th Oct Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 16th Oct Harvest Festival 9.00 a.m. 23rd Oct Communion Service 9.00 a.m. BAPTISM 14th Aug Cienna Grace Rowe Lillia Mae Killelay 28th Aug Millie Rose Emerson Joe Logan Cameron Clark FUNERALS 16th Aug Eva Hall 5th Sept Noreen Craven 6th Sept Stanley Metcalfe . WEDDING 20th Aug Kelvin Todd & Simone Bishell Rhys Ford & Suzanne Staley 27th Aug Liam Burman &Kayleigh Wood FUTURE EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Sunday 16th October Harvest Festival– Please donate packets of cereal, pasta and tinned goods, tea coffee etc only. All to be given to Salvation Army food bank Friday 25th November-Village Harmony in Concert Please support events which help the upkeep of St Paul’s Church. If anyone would like to help raise funds towards the maintenance of this fine building please get in touch with the church wardens

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The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 to help in life's critical events poor

health, or living with long term injury, bereavement, or at times of financial

hardship and when they need care in old age. Nearly a quarter of these we help

now are below the age of 44 and an other 25 per cent are between the age of 44

and 68

David become a member with the RBL 15 years ago and was soon involved with

the poppy appeal, delivering boxes to the shop and factories around the town,

and the trading estates. He used to joke that the RBL owned him shoe leather

after an other trip by bus to replenish some poppies.

-In 2011 he become the Branch Standard Bearer and was seen on Remembrance

day and civic parades, On many of them he got wet while the rest of us shelter

under umbrellas and he hated high winds because it took all his strength to stop

the standard taking off. Over the years he began to stoop but as soon as he put

on his black suit he straighten up-He was saw proud of what he did.

It will seem strange doing the poppies this year without him, but the branch have

already ordered this years stock and as you all saw at Lark in the Park I will health

allowing be doing next years fates-

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT EVENING

The Village Hall is organising another musical entertainment evening on Friday October 28th. HARMONY LINCS is a men's barbershop chorus from Lincoln. There are about 30 men in the chorus singing in four part harmony making a fantastic sound, technically quite difficult, it takes a lot of practice to get it right! HARMONY LINCS came top in their group at this year's national convention and also won the award for the second most improved chorus. The musical director, Jeremy Curtis, is part of a well known musical family from Gainsborough, and if you look carefully you may spot a Morton resident in the chorus! The evening starts at 7.30pm, the cost is £6.00 in advance, £7.00 on the door, to include a glass of wine or fruit juice in the interval. To book please telephone Geoff on 811167 or Jenny on 616890. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx NEWPARKINSON’SDISEASESUPPORTGROUP

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Monday-Friday 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6-7 p.m.

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MORTON VILLAGE HALL

COMMITTEE Morton Village Hall Committee

would be very pleased to have

new members to help with the

running of the Hall and

organisation of the various

activities throughout the year.

If you have a few hours to spare

and would like to be involved in

your village life, please ring the

secretary Phil Robinson on

610130, or

email philrob1@tiscali.co.uk,

you would be more than

welcome.

There is still time to join in with our `Go Yellow for St Barnabas’ campaign. The colour yellow has long been associated with the hospice movement and represents happiness, energy and positivity, which is what we hope to be for our patients and their families. We would like to encourage everyone in the community to get involved by doing something yellow and it couldn't be simpler;

whether you have a yellow dress down day, dress up like a minion, hold a yellow bake sale or bathe in a bath of custard, there are lots of things you can do to Go Yellow! Alternatively why not sell our `Go Yellow’ wristbands (£1 each) in your place of work? So join together with your classmates, work colleagues, family and friends and help us to paint Lincolnshire yellow! I would love to hear your ideas and I am happy to support you with these. Join us at our Gainsborough Hospice Coffee Morning at the George Henderson Lodge Morton on Thursday 6th October, 10am-12noon for a morning of delicious homemade cakes and coffee. Peruse our stalls and take a turn on the tombola or raffle. This is also a great opportunity to take a look round our Hospice and find out more about how we help patients and their families in the area living with a life limiting illness. On Wednesday 9th November come along with friends to our Ladies Lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff. Find that unique present for Christmas or even to treat yourself at our local craft & gifts stalls before enjoying a delicious two course lunch. Then sit back and be entertained, by the county’s favourite author, Margaret Dickinson. Margaret found her niche; writing romantic fiction and bringing to

life her love of the sea, the Lincolnshire landscape and its people. To find out more and to book a place go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/hemslunch or contact With Thanks for your continuing support. Caroline Swindin Community Events Fundraiser Mobile: 07435 970309 email: caroline.swindin@stbarnabshospice.co.uk

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MORTON PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Anne Cater, 2 Elizabeth Close, Gainsborough DN21 2TA . Tel. 01427 617611 anne.lcdp@hotmail.co.uk

Parish Council meetings are held in the Village Hall, and begin at 6.30pm. Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity during the meeting for members of the public to raise questions. Questions can also be sent to the Clerk prior to the meeting.

This information is also available on the Parish Notice Board and the Parish Council website http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Could residents please direct any correspondence to Morton Parish Council to Anne Cater, Clerk to the Council. Correspondence can be copied to individual parish councillors, but should always be addressed to the Council via the Clerk.

Parish Council Meeting. Monday 17th October 2016 Monday 14th November 2016

P B Cheney for

Garden maintenance, Grass cutting,

Hedge Cutting, Turfing, Gravel for low Maintenance, Scarifying, Weeding , Fencing and Removal of fallen trees etc.

Tel 01427 678868 or

Mob 07551185197

REGULAR VILLAGE HALL >>>>>>> Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Morning Probus Club 9.30a.m.-11.30a.m. Brian Timbrell , Tel: 610002 U3A Kurling 10.00am—12.00noon David Seymour Tel: 614143

Yoga/Pilates for Health 9.45 a.m.—10.45 a.m. Liz Clews: 07751964832 Friends of Parkinsons 11.00 a..m.—12.00 noon Liz Clews: 07751964832

U3A Bridge 10.00 a.m.– 12 noon Joy Doyle Tel. 718791 Music Bugs (Pre-school Music Class) 10.00 a.m.—12 noon Julie Wilkins: 07787520052

Afternoon Ladies Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m Martial Arts 4.45 pm—5.45 pm George Blogg: 617171

Morton Art Club 1.30 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Barbara Lee Tel. 611559 (18th Oct: 10.00am - 4.00pm)

Morton Craft Group 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Mary Cawte Tel. 615236 Restarts September 7th Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m.

Evening Morton Parish Council Meetings start 6.30pm Next Meeting: 17th October. Zumba Class 6.45 pm—8.45 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102

** Rainbow Guides 5.30 p.m.—6.45 p.m. Carolyn Ellis Tel. 07584 161568 ** Brownies 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Julie Wilson Tel. 612106 **Guides 7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Rosi Fieldson Tel. 838448 ** Denotes Term Time only

** Beaver Scouts 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Emma Keeble Tel. 07717 532100 Lincs Wildlife Trust 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Next meeting: 19th Oct Mrs. Joy Bannister Tel: 628457 Zumba Class 7.30 pm—8.30 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102

Morton Parish Council have a vacancy for a parish councillor. Email applications to Anne Cater, Morton Parish Council Clerk at anne.lcdp@hotmail.co,uk. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For Bookings please contact the Secretary: Mr. P. Robinson - Tel: 01427 610130 or Email: philrob1@tiscali.co.uk For Access please contact the Caretaker/Cleaner: Mrs. T. Wood - Tel: 01427 614245

<<<<<<< ACTIVITIES for October 2016

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Vitality Exercise 11.00am to 12 noon Liz 01427 615608

Yoga/ Pilates 10.00a.m.-11.00a.m. Liz Clews : 615608

Trinity Perf. Arts ( Theatre Group) 10.00—1.00pm Jemma Carlisle Tel. 07535 904588

AVAILABLE

FOR PRIVATE

BOOKINGS

Ballroom Dancing 4 wkly: 1.30-4.30pm Jeanette Goring on 07833942915 Next dance:20th Oct Trinity Perf. Arts (Voice coaching) 4.00pm—8.30pm

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AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

Weightwatchers 5.00 p.m.– 6.30 p.m. Julie Jones Tel. 01302867512 Or 07912 343820 Indoors Bowls 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Women’s Institute Last Thurs of month 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Yvonne Clarke-615364

** Cub Scouts 6.00 pm—7.30 pm

Tony & Janice Baldock

Tel. 810011

Village Hall Entertainment Eve 28th October at 7.30 (Barber shop Choir)

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

Information regarding contacting the local police. PCSO Bill Thomas - duty times are between 8am and 10pm - although shifts are variable and he is not on duty every day. He cannot guarantee that he will be on duty at the time that an incident occurs. Residents can call his mobile number (Bill Thomas 07944776816) and if he is on duty, he will respond. Residents can leave a message on the answer phone and either Bill or one of his colleagues will contact them - within 24 hours. For non emergency calls - dial 101 For emergency calls - dial 999 The other team members are: PC 848 Ian Shaw: 07939 988734 PC 1299 Rebeka Casey: 01427 816258 PCSO Rachel Harrison: 07825100382 PCSO Tracey Burnett: 07500 920130 PCSO Samantha Evans: 07939312682 PCSO Rebecca Gray: 07939 996594 PCSO Bill Thomas: 07944776816 PCSO Mel. Crabtree: 07825 100381

If any resident would like further information or clarification, they can contact Bill who will be happy to visit them. Anne Cater, Clerk to Morton Parish Council