Welcome to the Wold & Marsh Magazine
Magazine for December 2001
Members of the Wold & Marsh
team would like to wish everyone
a pleasant Christmas
and a joyous start to 2002
Deadline for next month's news is the 27th of this month.
Items to me
Rev Daffyd Robinson
The Rectory,
Station Road,
Willoughby
Tel/Fax 01507 462045
E-mail:dcr@willgp.f9.co.uk
Remember the next edition
is for January & February
Rector Thoughts
Christmas is upon us again. Finding the appropriate present
becomes harder each year. It was so much easier when we had
nothing. Then whatever was given was a sign of the care and
love one had for the other.
When we had nothing we could conjure up beyond what is
present(pardon the pun) and see a whole army when we held
the toy gun in our hands, or a whole railway network as the
train went round the living room floor.
In Fairy stories it’s not the physically or politically
powerfulthat succeed but those who can see beyond the tinsel
and havethe courage to trust the deeper values.
Christians are those who recognise that God has given us
apresent in himself, born not in a palace with all
theadvantagesthat would bestow (hot water, a bed, etc.) but
among theartisans, shepherds and a food trough for a bed.
Growing uptosee more than illness but a person to be loved,
touching the“untouchables”, thinking the unthinkable, seeing
qualitieshidden from the surface. Finally giving his life to
showthatstrength is not in the ability to live but in the
quality oflove.
Being a Christian does not make us dour and serious, anti
fun. Just like the disciples we are looking for God’s
presence in ourselves and in those around us, on a quest to
express deeper realities, giving meaning to simple acts, to
be honest with power, to serve.
That’s the “magic” of Christmas.
Funeral
Phyllis Goodhand (W)
Baptism
Oscar Jay Osborne (M)
Eva Vicars (Blessing W)
Christmas Services
Sunday 16th Sloothby Carol Service 3.00pm
Thursday 20th Willoughby carols around the Village 7.00pm
Friday 21st Christingle at Willoughby Church 2.30pm
Sunday 23rd Willoughby Carol Service, 6.00pm
Monday 24th Mumby Carol Service, 2.30pm
Ulceby Carol Service, 6.30pm
Willoughby Carols and Midnight Mass 11.30pm
Tuesday 25th (Christmas Day)Ulceby 10.00am
(Note: No Tuesday or Wednesday ½ Prayers This week only.)
Saturday 29th (St Thomas of Canturbury) Mumby Patronial
Festival 6.30pm
Sunday 30th Eucharist Sloothby 3.00pm
CHRISTMAS CAROL ANAGRAMS
Re-arrange the letters in each line to form the first few
words
of a well known carol.
1. TINY LAD ON ICY DISCO RAVE
2. THE TITLE OF THE BOWL OMEN
3. RAN AWAY IN GAME
4. CAME OUT OF FILEY HALL
5. WINE MADE STONES WHITER
Answers below
Willoughby
St. Helena’s School News
In common with most people, all at the school have been
very busy and time has flown. There have been two events to
raise funds for charity. The first was a Coffee Morning for
Macmillancancer research. The Year 6 children organise and
serve at this but are under the supervision of two adult
volunteers. In the past the Mornings have been well attended
but, for some reason-perhaps the weather, there was little
custom this time. The children were disappointed but they
managed to raise just over £20.The second event was Jeans
for Genes Day. For this, the childrenand staff paid to put
on their denims in aid of research carriedout at Great
Ormond Street Hospital into children’s geneticdisorders. £28
was sent to the charity. Our annual Harvest Festival was
held in the Church and we were pleased to see so many
parents there. Children in Studio 3 hadthe daunting task of
performing a short presentation thatreminded us of all the
performing a short presentation thatreminded us of all the
people whom wehave to thank for ourbread. The produce was
put towards thatgiven by the communityand which was
auctioned off after their service. The proceedswent to
Action Aid. Our thanks goto all the parents who gave
so generously.It is vey likely that we shall hold a sale or
some form of collection for the Blue Peter Appeal, too, and
details will beposted whenarrangements have been
finalised.Our work in the orchard continues and members of
the school Gardening Club planted 100 crocus bulbs with the
help of Mrs.Morley. We are looking forward to seeing the
results of their labours inspring.Advance notice of
forthcoming events to be held in school.Naturally, Christmas
figures large in the calendar.
The SchoolAssociation is arranging a Christmas Fair. They
are trying a new time in the hope of enticing a few more
people and avoiding any clashes with other organisations.
The date will be 7th Decemberbetween 3 and 4.30 p.m. There
will be a few songs from thechildren as an introduction to
the main part and we hope thatmembers of the community will
come along and enjoy what is anenjoyable occasion at a
lovely time of year.The children’s concerts are already
being rehearsed and all will be ready in time for them to be
presented to parents and thosein the area who would like to
see them, on 12th and 13thDecember in the school hall. The
children in Studio1 put ontheir first performance during the
afternoon of 12th, beginningat 2.15 p.m. Studios 2 and 3
will present both their performances in the evening
beginning at 7 p.m. and will bejoined by the little ones on
the second night.We all eagerly await the visit from Father
Christmas at ourparties that come at the end of term after
which it’s over tothe parents! Finally and perhaps a little
earlier than we allmight wish, may I, on behalf of all the
children and staff atthe school, wish everyone a very happy
Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2002.
R SaundersWiring
Willoughby Church. You may have noted that Willoughby Church
has been rewired at acost of £4,000 plus. This work has been
done as the building wasat risk from an electrical fire. St
Helena’s is a beautiful building appreciated by many. To
keep the building open we relyon your support, particuarly
at a time of huge bills like thisone. Donations greatly
received.Daffyd. Rector.
NEW YEARS EVE PARTYTickets are now
available for the NEW YEARS EVE party inWilloughby village
hall on December 31st. The party will followthe well tried
format of previous years except that a buffetwill be
included in the price. If anyone would like to showtheir
talent during the evening (or early on January 1st)
theywould be welcome to do so. All profits from the party
will goto the newly established VILLAGE HALL HEATING FUND.
For ticketsand information phone Janet or John on 01507
462752.A COFFEE MORNING in aid of the Playing Fields between
10 - 12‘o’clock on Saturday 15th December at 8 Tavern
Way,Willoughby.
LADIES LUNCHEON CLUBA new venue for us this month -
Woodthorpe Hall - saw 16 ladiesassemble for what has become,
over the past 12 years, a regularevent in our calendar.An
excellent choice of menu - served in a friendly and
attentivemanner was enjoyed by all. The quote of the month
from AmbroseSierce in “The devils dictionary” - “Mayonnaise -
one of thesauces which serve the French in place of a state
religion”. Happily, we have both!
Raffle winners - Clare Challinor and Sheila Kemp.
Next Venue - The Haywain at Ulceby Cross. 12:30 on Tuesday
11th December.
PARISH COUNCIL - VACANCY
There is still a vacancy on the Parish Council, it is for a
representative for Well, however, and under the three mile
radius rule the candidate could live anywhere in the parish
and still represent Well. If you are interested please
contact either the Clerk on 463859 or the Chairman, Steven
Eyre on 462397.
The seats on the Village Green are now all in place and
looking splendid. They have been donated by Mrs Roughton,
Mrs Weston, Mr & Mrs Statford and Mr Atkinson, all have
commemorative plaques attached.
Unless there is any urgent business the Council do not meet
in December, therefore the next meeting will be January 17th
@ 8pm.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
Marie
At the recent Parish Council meeting Mr Kevin Goldsmith
presented three estimates to the Council for a gas supply.
The Chairman thanked him for all the time and effort he had
put in to date on trying to obtain a supply for Willoughby.
The report is as follows:
GAS SUPPLY TO HOUSEHOLDS OF WILLOUGHBY VILLAGE
The Parish Council has now received three quotes for gas
supply through the village.
TRANSCO Would require 139 homes to sign up at £931.66 each
EAST MIDLAND ELECTRIC Would require 140 homes to sign up
at Approx £1000 each
BRITISH GAS CONNECTIONS Would require 103 households to
commit to gas connections and pay the connection
contribution at £697.00 each
(British Gas Connections would then install a gas supply
(through the village from Claxby corner)
Quotes are based on external meter boxes throughout and a
preferred meter location on the wall of the house facing the
roadway. Separate connection charges and quotations would
apply to any non-domestic premises that require connection
and to those domestic premises requiring service pipes
exceeding 30m long.
This would provide an important service throughout the
entire village i.e. modernisation/refurbishment/future
building etc. According to the DTI gas is the cheapest
fuel, then oil, solid fuel, electric and lpg. OFGEM THE GAS
& ELECTRICITY REGULATING BODY can give a full list of gas
suppliers and potential savings.
Things to consider:
All gas and electricity suppliers must provide free special
help to people who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill.
There are also special services for people who are blind,
partially sighted or deaf.
Gas and electricity suppliers have to keep a list of these
customers.
If you are a pensioner, disabled or chronically ill, you can
have a free annual check on the safety of gas appliances and
other gas fittings.
If anyone needs information on choosing a gas supplier or
wants to know more about OFGEM and its role, they can be
contacted on Free phone 0800 88 77 77
Competition in both gas and electricity has brought savings
to millions of customers.
Information given by OFGEM is factual, and advice given is
impartial; to help choose the best supplier for your needs.
We would like to hear your views and any interested
households can Contact Marie Hibbert on 463859 before a gas
transport company can be chosen.
WILLOUGHBY PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
The Annual General Meeting of the Playing fields was held in
the “Willoughby Arms” on Tuesday 13th November.
The officers remain the same and are as follows : Chair -
Sheila Axton, Vice Chair - Sue Hickman, Treasurer - Hazel
Palmer,
Secretary - Linda Seymour. Welcome to the meeting was
Marian Crouch a young Mum of two children.
Dog fouling in the field is decreasing and its thanks to you
for not taking your dogs into the field, for this we and the
community thank you.
The new slide should be installed by March 2002, in order to
meet the requirements of the council grants we have been
allocated. We still have to fund raise to meet our costs
though.
Some future events are as follows:
December 15th - Coffee morning at the home of Sheila Jones,
8 Tavern Way.
January 11th, 2002 - Children’s Disco and Party 6:30 pm -
8:30 pm (Primary School age) in the Village Hall
February 19th, 2002, Fashion Show in the Village Hall
March 2nd, 2002, Sausage and Mash with Videos in the Village
Hall
We thank you for your continued support of the Playing
Field, a much used amenity of the Village. For more
information you can ring me on 466359 or see any Committee
Member. We the Committee wish everyone a Happy Christmas
and New Year.
Linda Seymour
THE WILLOUGHBEES
After a last minute cancellation by Thornton’s Chocolates,
20 ladies gathered for a most interesting talk on Harrington
Hall by Mr Phillip Madison who has been the gardener there
for 25 years. The present building with the tower and
structure to the right was built in 1678 on the medieval
stones of a building dating back to circa 14th century.
As we watched the slides we were horrified to see the
building virtually destroyed 10 years ago by a fire
accidentally started by decorators who were doing renovation
work for the present owners, the Prices. A heavily weighted
waterproof roof was put on to restart the renovation. The
resulting present building is superior to the original one.
Much work has been done on the gardens and lake where grebes
now nest, also on the terraced garden of “Come into the
garden, Maud” fame. The neglected kitchen garden has been
restored and redesigned. It was wonderful to see the new
Harrington Hall rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Raffle prizewinner were Mary Pridgeon and Joan White.
Clare Challinor won the competition.
Our next meeting is the Christmas Party on December 6th.
Competition: party games.
WILLOUGHBY ARMS your community pub during the yuletide
season There is a plethora of events going on as always at
your Willoughby Arms.
We have fresh meat raffles every Friday, Prize Bingo every
Friday and Saturday. Our charitable causes for the Local
Community are highlighted as always but more importantly
during
this Yuletide Season.
On November 25th, we are raffling a cuddly toy for the
Asthma Association followed by another before Christmas for
Cancer research.
December 13th, sees a Grand Auction, in aid of Lincolnshire
Air Ambulance when we are attempting to raise a further
£1000 to the £1000 plus already raised by a Junction held in
the Village Hall earlier this year, it will be a great
night, made fantastic by the generous support of our
wonderful Community. Starts 8pm sharp. Be there don’t miss
out!
Saturday 15th December sees our annual Bottle Draw, you can
purchase a square for 25p anytime up to December 14th. Pop
in and have a go!
Friday 14th December we hold our huge meat raffle for
Christmas includes turkeys, hams joints of beef, pork, lamb,
etc.
We are cooking, as always through December from December 1st
December 23rd 12pm to 2pm Monday to Saturday we will be
serving our fresh home cooked Christmas Fare Menu. Please
book if possible. Sunday Lunches as usual noon to 2pm
New Years Eve Celebration in our pub will be hearty and good
natured as always, Fancy Dress optional, everybody welcome,
come on, join in. We would love to see the New Year in with
you all.
Tom and Kerry wish all of our customers and friends in the
Community a very pleasant and Happy Christmas. It would be
lovely to see you personally at some stage over the season
at your Willoughby Arms. We Thank you all very much for
your kind support, lets go forward together in 2002 and be
successful in every venture we undertake. Thank you.
WILLOUGHBY GARDEN CLUB
A message for everyone reading this, we welcome new members
at the Garden Club, please do not be daunted by the
experienced Gardeners, you may surprise yourselves.
Come along and see what the Garden Club has to offer. We
have guest Speakers in the Winter Meetings, they know their
stuff, why not take advantage of their knowledge.
On this note, our next meeting is on Thursday 29 November @
7:30pm in the Village Hall. Mr Steve Lovell is giving us a
talk on "creating a garden pond". Competition: Arrangement
of unusual grasses in a mug.
Then Thursday 13 December, our Christmas party starts at
7:30pm. We're having a Faith Supper. Competition : Eight
line poem to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
31/01/02 Talk by Mr George Lowes Competition: Foliage house
plant 28/02/02 Talk by Mr Gordon Hill
Competition: A bowl of spring bulbs 26/03/02 Annual General
Meeting Competition: Decorated plant pot
LETTER PUZZLE
Just in case the snow is deep and crisp and even - and you
are looking for something to do, see how many words of 4
letters or more you can make out of the letters in the words
GOOD KING WENCESLAS
The best is 32, but I'm sure you can do better than that!
CHRISTMAS CAROL ANAGRAMS
1. ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY
2. O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
3. AWAY IN A MANGER
4. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
5. SEE AMID THE WINTER SNOW
Mumby News
Too earthy
From TheQuantoxhead Parish Magazine:
“Mr P and Mrs J will talk on “Sweet Peas” and there will be
a pant swap.”
Welcome!
Dear Daffyd
We have recently moved to Mumby from the Midlands. We felt
sure we would settle in okay but those we left behind
wondered how we would manage without all the hustle and
bustle of City life. Well— we have settled in very well and
through the “Wold and Marsh,” we would like to thank you and
those villagers of Mumby who have made us so welcome.
We had mixed feelings, as some folk said that there is
nothing to do in Mumby, but how wrong they are. There is no
need to go driving for miles. We have found plenty to do on
our doorstep. So thank-you again for your lovely village and
your lovely people.
(Name & Address withheld - Ed.)
Celebration
To celebrate their 1st. Anniversary of Residence in the Red
Lion, Steve and Karen held a Grand Party with Fireworks
display on Saturday evening 3rd November. Unfortunately,
because of the safety factor, the Parish Council’s bonfire,
which was to be lit at the same time, had to be postponed.
The party was a great success with the Pub absolutely packed
to overflowing. Quiz Night
The annual Winter Series of Church Quiz Nights got off to a
rollicking start on Friday 9th November in the warmth of the
Red Lion. Six teams lined up to try to answer Daffyd’s
questions, some as baffling as ever! How does he think them
up? Never the less, with much hilarity, the last question
was answered and the results declared. Winners were “Mumby
Mumblers,” scoring 41, with the “ Pine Hill Gang” only 1
point behind. 3rd were Willy Wanderers on 36. Bill Smith
won the chance to attempt the Accumulator Question, getting
it right and so winning a grand total of £23.00. (There had
been no winners last season, so the pot was carried over.)
The evening was climaxed sandwiches given and served by our
Hosts, Steve and Karen.
The series continues on 14th December, 11th January and 8th
February.
Yoga
Eilean Gilburd is keen to get the Yoga group active again,
in Becket’s, as before. She has made contact with several
teachers who would consider coming. If you are interested,
please give Eilean a ring on 490878. Should she get
sufficient people interested, (Ladies and Gentlemen), it
could be up and running in the New Year. The exercises are
aimed to assist novices, are not strenuous and the pace is
easy.
May I, at this time, Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Steve.
HUTTOFY SCHOOL FAIR
Friday 7th December from 2.34 pm - 4 pm Phone for more
information tel 01507 490070
SLOOTHBY NEWS
The Harvest Festival on the 21 October saw the church full.
Cath Allenby took the service, the theme was the church
mouse which was quite appropriate, because as we were
cleaning and sorting the church out for the afternoon, the
first thing we saw was the church mouse, but it scampered
away not staying for the service, but it didn’t know what it
missed.
Tea and cakes were served as we got underway to auction the
produce. A total of £52.00 was raised for the church funds.
Thank you all who attended and donated.
The coffee morning on the 3rd November was not quite as full
as expected but those who did come along enjoyed the chatter
and hot toasted teacakes along with a warming cuppa.
On the 10th November we were entertained by Brian Dawson and
Fred Frost with a supper of pie and peas and a glass of
their favorite tipple everyone enjoyed the night.
We are hoping to hold a Christmas party on Friday 7th
Decemberthere will be no charge for this, but would like all
guest tobring some food as in faith supper and their own
drinks. To dothis a list of food items will be compiled, if
you would like toattend please ring Keith on 01507 462759 to
ask what food itemto bring. Lets have a good old knees
up.Don’t forget the Carol service in the 16 December 3pm,
when wecan all get into the Christmas spirit and raise the
roof withour favorite seasonal hymn. Mince pie and a cup of
tea after theservice and hopefully have the church full
again.
Dates for 2002 (cut out and keep)
January 12th Horse Race Meeting
February 15th Mr. &Mrs.
April 20th Bingo
May 25th B.B.Q.
June Jubilee
July 20th Summer Fete
September 7th B.B.Q.
October 12th Game Show
November 23rd Christmas Fayre
December 7th Pantomime
Watch for posters for more details
Members of the Wold & Marsh
team would like to wish everyone
a pleasant Christmas
and a joyous start to 2002
Deadline for next month's news is the 27th of this month.
Items to me
Rev Daffyd Robinson
The Rectory,
Station Road,
Willoughby
Tel/Fax 01507 462045
E-mail:dcr@willgp.f9.co.uk
Remember the next edition
is for January & February
Rector Thoughts
Christmas is upon us again. Finding the appropriate present
becomes harder each year. It was so much easier when we had
nothing. Then whatever was given was a sign of the care and
love one had for the other.
When we had nothing we could conjure up beyond what is
present(pardon the pun) and see a whole army when we held
the toy gun in our hands, or a whole railway network as the
train went round the living room floor.
In Fairy stories it’s not the physically or politically
powerfulthat succeed but those who can see beyond the tinsel
and havethe courage to trust the deeper values.
Christians are those who recognise that God has given us
apresent in himself, born not in a palace with all
theadvantagesthat would bestow (hot water, a bed, etc.) but
among theartisans, shepherds and a food trough for a bed.
Growing uptosee more than illness but a person to be loved,
touching the“untouchables”, thinking the unthinkable, seeing
qualitieshidden from the surface. Finally giving his life to
showthatstrength is not in the ability to live but in the
quality oflove.
Being a Christian does not make us dour and serious, anti
fun. Just like the disciples we are looking for God’s
presence in ourselves and in those around us, on a quest to
express deeper realities, giving meaning to simple acts, to
be honest with power, to serve.
That’s the “magic” of Christmas.
Funeral
Phyllis Goodhand (W)
Baptism
Oscar Jay Osborne (M)
Eva Vicars (Blessing W)
Christmas Services
Sunday 16th Sloothby Carol Service 3.00pm
Thursday 20th Willoughby carols around the Village 7.00pm
Friday 21st Christingle at Willoughby Church 2.30pm
Sunday 23rd Willoughby Carol Service, 6.00pm
Monday 24th Mumby Carol Service, 2.30pm
Ulceby Carol Service, 6.30pm
Willoughby Carols and Midnight Mass 11.30pm
Tuesday 25th (Christmas Day)Ulceby 10.00am
(Note: No Tuesday or Wednesday ½ Prayers This week only.)
Saturday 29th (St Thomas of Canturbury) Mumby Patronial
Festival 6.30pm
Sunday 30th Eucharist Sloothby 3.00pm
CHRISTMAS CAROL ANAGRAMS
Re-arrange the letters in each line to form the first few
words
of a well known carol.
1. TINY LAD ON ICY DISCO RAVE
2. THE TITLE OF THE BOWL OMEN
3. RAN AWAY IN GAME
4. CAME OUT OF FILEY HALL
5. WINE MADE STONES WHITER
Answers below
Willoughby
St. Helena’s School News
In common with most people, all at the school have been
very busy and time has flown. There have been two events to
raise funds for charity. The first was a Coffee Morning for
Macmillancancer research. The Year 6 children organise and
serve at this but are under the supervision of two adult
volunteers. In the past the Mornings have been well attended
but, for some reason-perhaps the weather, there was little
custom this time. The children were disappointed but they
managed to raise just over £20.The second event was Jeans
for Genes Day. For this, the childrenand staff paid to put
on their denims in aid of research carriedout at Great
Ormond Street Hospital into children’s geneticdisorders. £28
was sent to the charity. Our annual Harvest Festival was
held in the Church and we were pleased to see so many
parents there. Children in Studio 3 hadthe daunting task of
performing a short presentation thatreminded us of all the
performing a short presentation thatreminded us of all the
people whom wehave to thank for ourbread. The produce was
put towards thatgiven by the communityand which was
auctioned off after their service. The proceedswent to
Action Aid. Our thanks goto all the parents who gave
so generously.It is vey likely that we shall hold a sale or
some form of collection for the Blue Peter Appeal, too, and
details will beposted whenarrangements have been
finalised.Our work in the orchard continues and members of
the school Gardening Club planted 100 crocus bulbs with the
help of Mrs.Morley. We are looking forward to seeing the
results of their labours inspring.Advance notice of
forthcoming events to be held in school.Naturally, Christmas
figures large in the calendar.
The SchoolAssociation is arranging a Christmas Fair. They
are trying a new time in the hope of enticing a few more
people and avoiding any clashes with other organisations.
The date will be 7th Decemberbetween 3 and 4.30 p.m. There
will be a few songs from thechildren as an introduction to
the main part and we hope thatmembers of the community will
come along and enjoy what is anenjoyable occasion at a
lovely time of year.The children’s concerts are already
being rehearsed and all will be ready in time for them to be
presented to parents and thosein the area who would like to
see them, on 12th and 13thDecember in the school hall. The
children in Studio1 put ontheir first performance during the
afternoon of 12th, beginningat 2.15 p.m. Studios 2 and 3
will present both their performances in the evening
beginning at 7 p.m. and will bejoined by the little ones on
the second night.We all eagerly await the visit from Father
Christmas at ourparties that come at the end of term after
which it’s over tothe parents! Finally and perhaps a little
earlier than we allmight wish, may I, on behalf of all the
children and staff atthe school, wish everyone a very happy
Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2002.
R SaundersWiring
Willoughby Church. You may have noted that Willoughby Church
has been rewired at acost of £4,000 plus. This work has been
done as the building wasat risk from an electrical fire. St
Helena’s is a beautiful building appreciated by many. To
keep the building open we relyon your support, particuarly
at a time of huge bills like thisone. Donations greatly
received.Daffyd. Rector.
NEW YEARS EVE PARTYTickets are now
available for the NEW YEARS EVE party inWilloughby village
hall on December 31st. The party will followthe well tried
format of previous years except that a buffetwill be
included in the price. If anyone would like to showtheir
talent during the evening (or early on January 1st)
theywould be welcome to do so. All profits from the party
will goto the newly established VILLAGE HALL HEATING FUND.
For ticketsand information phone Janet or John on 01507
462752.A COFFEE MORNING in aid of the Playing Fields between
10 - 12‘o’clock on Saturday 15th December at 8 Tavern
Way,Willoughby.
LADIES LUNCHEON CLUBA new venue for us this month -
Woodthorpe Hall - saw 16 ladiesassemble for what has become,
over the past 12 years, a regularevent in our calendar.An
excellent choice of menu - served in a friendly and
attentivemanner was enjoyed by all. The quote of the month
from AmbroseSierce in “The devils dictionary” - “Mayonnaise -
one of thesauces which serve the French in place of a state
religion”. Happily, we have both!
Raffle winners - Clare Challinor and Sheila Kemp.
Next Venue - The Haywain at Ulceby Cross. 12:30 on Tuesday
11th December.
PARISH COUNCIL - VACANCY
There is still a vacancy on the Parish Council, it is for a
representative for Well, however, and under the three mile
radius rule the candidate could live anywhere in the parish
and still represent Well. If you are interested please
contact either the Clerk on 463859 or the Chairman, Steven
Eyre on 462397.
The seats on the Village Green are now all in place and
looking splendid. They have been donated by Mrs Roughton,
Mrs Weston, Mr & Mrs Statford and Mr Atkinson, all have
commemorative plaques attached.
Unless there is any urgent business the Council do not meet
in December, therefore the next meeting will be January 17th
@ 8pm.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
Marie
At the recent Parish Council meeting Mr Kevin Goldsmith
presented three estimates to the Council for a gas supply.
The Chairman thanked him for all the time and effort he had
put in to date on trying to obtain a supply for Willoughby.
The report is as follows:
GAS SUPPLY TO HOUSEHOLDS OF WILLOUGHBY VILLAGE
The Parish Council has now received three quotes for gas
supply through the village.
TRANSCO Would require 139 homes to sign up at £931.66 each
EAST MIDLAND ELECTRIC Would require 140 homes to sign up
at Approx £1000 each
BRITISH GAS CONNECTIONS Would require 103 households to
commit to gas connections and pay the connection
contribution at £697.00 each
(British Gas Connections would then install a gas supply
(through the village from Claxby corner)
Quotes are based on external meter boxes throughout and a
preferred meter location on the wall of the house facing the
roadway. Separate connection charges and quotations would
apply to any non-domestic premises that require connection
and to those domestic premises requiring service pipes
exceeding 30m long.
This would provide an important service throughout the
entire village i.e. modernisation/refurbishment/future
building etc. According to the DTI gas is the cheapest
fuel, then oil, solid fuel, electric and lpg. OFGEM THE GAS
& ELECTRICITY REGULATING BODY can give a full list of gas
suppliers and potential savings.
Things to consider:
All gas and electricity suppliers must provide free special
help to people who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill.
There are also special services for people who are blind,
partially sighted or deaf.
Gas and electricity suppliers have to keep a list of these
customers.
If you are a pensioner, disabled or chronically ill, you can
have a free annual check on the safety of gas appliances and
other gas fittings.
If anyone needs information on choosing a gas supplier or
wants to know more about OFGEM and its role, they can be
contacted on Free phone 0800 88 77 77
Competition in both gas and electricity has brought savings
to millions of customers.
Information given by OFGEM is factual, and advice given is
impartial; to help choose the best supplier for your needs.
We would like to hear your views and any interested
households can Contact Marie Hibbert on 463859 before a gas
transport company can be chosen.
WILLOUGHBY PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
The Annual General Meeting of the Playing fields was held in
the “Willoughby Arms” on Tuesday 13th November.
The officers remain the same and are as follows : Chair -
Sheila Axton, Vice Chair - Sue Hickman, Treasurer - Hazel
Palmer,
Secretary - Linda Seymour. Welcome to the meeting was
Marian Crouch a young Mum of two children.
Dog fouling in the field is decreasing and its thanks to you
for not taking your dogs into the field, for this we and the
community thank you.
The new slide should be installed by March 2002, in order to
meet the requirements of the council grants we have been
allocated. We still have to fund raise to meet our costs
though.
Some future events are as follows:
December 15th - Coffee morning at the home of Sheila Jones,
8 Tavern Way.
January 11th, 2002 - Children’s Disco and Party 6:30 pm -
8:30 pm (Primary School age) in the Village Hall
February 19th, 2002, Fashion Show in the Village Hall
March 2nd, 2002, Sausage and Mash with Videos in the Village
Hall
We thank you for your continued support of the Playing
Field, a much used amenity of the Village. For more
information you can ring me on 466359 or see any Committee
Member. We the Committee wish everyone a Happy Christmas
and New Year.
Linda Seymour
THE WILLOUGHBEES
After a last minute cancellation by Thornton’s Chocolates,
20 ladies gathered for a most interesting talk on Harrington
Hall by Mr Phillip Madison who has been the gardener there
for 25 years. The present building with the tower and
structure to the right was built in 1678 on the medieval
stones of a building dating back to circa 14th century.
As we watched the slides we were horrified to see the
building virtually destroyed 10 years ago by a fire
accidentally started by decorators who were doing renovation
work for the present owners, the Prices. A heavily weighted
waterproof roof was put on to restart the renovation. The
resulting present building is superior to the original one.
Much work has been done on the gardens and lake where grebes
now nest, also on the terraced garden of “Come into the
garden, Maud” fame. The neglected kitchen garden has been
restored and redesigned. It was wonderful to see the new
Harrington Hall rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Raffle prizewinner were Mary Pridgeon and Joan White.
Clare Challinor won the competition.
Our next meeting is the Christmas Party on December 6th.
Competition: party games.
WILLOUGHBY ARMS your community pub during the yuletide
season There is a plethora of events going on as always at
your Willoughby Arms.
We have fresh meat raffles every Friday, Prize Bingo every
Friday and Saturday. Our charitable causes for the Local
Community are highlighted as always but more importantly
during
this Yuletide Season.
On November 25th, we are raffling a cuddly toy for the
Asthma Association followed by another before Christmas for
Cancer research.
December 13th, sees a Grand Auction, in aid of Lincolnshire
Air Ambulance when we are attempting to raise a further
£1000 to the £1000 plus already raised by a Junction held in
the Village Hall earlier this year, it will be a great
night, made fantastic by the generous support of our
wonderful Community. Starts 8pm sharp. Be there don’t miss
out!
Saturday 15th December sees our annual Bottle Draw, you can
purchase a square for 25p anytime up to December 14th. Pop
in and have a go!
Friday 14th December we hold our huge meat raffle for
Christmas includes turkeys, hams joints of beef, pork, lamb,
etc.
We are cooking, as always through December from December 1st
December 23rd 12pm to 2pm Monday to Saturday we will be
serving our fresh home cooked Christmas Fare Menu. Please
book if possible. Sunday Lunches as usual noon to 2pm
New Years Eve Celebration in our pub will be hearty and good
natured as always, Fancy Dress optional, everybody welcome,
come on, join in. We would love to see the New Year in with
you all.
Tom and Kerry wish all of our customers and friends in the
Community a very pleasant and Happy Christmas. It would be
lovely to see you personally at some stage over the season
at your Willoughby Arms. We Thank you all very much for
your kind support, lets go forward together in 2002 and be
successful in every venture we undertake. Thank you.
WILLOUGHBY GARDEN CLUB
A message for everyone reading this, we welcome new members
at the Garden Club, please do not be daunted by the
experienced Gardeners, you may surprise yourselves.
Come along and see what the Garden Club has to offer. We
have guest Speakers in the Winter Meetings, they know their
stuff, why not take advantage of their knowledge.
On this note, our next meeting is on Thursday 29 November @
7:30pm in the Village Hall. Mr Steve Lovell is giving us a
talk on "creating a garden pond". Competition: Arrangement
of unusual grasses in a mug.
Then Thursday 13 December, our Christmas party starts at
7:30pm. We're having a Faith Supper. Competition : Eight
line poem to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
31/01/02 Talk by Mr George Lowes Competition: Foliage house
plant 28/02/02 Talk by Mr Gordon Hill
Competition: A bowl of spring bulbs 26/03/02 Annual General
Meeting Competition: Decorated plant pot
LETTER PUZZLE
Just in case the snow is deep and crisp and even - and you
are looking for something to do, see how many words of 4
letters or more you can make out of the letters in the words
GOOD KING WENCESLAS
The best is 32, but I'm sure you can do better than that!
CHRISTMAS CAROL ANAGRAMS
1. ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY
2. O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
3. AWAY IN A MANGER
4. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
5. SEE AMID THE WINTER SNOW
Mumby News
Too earthy
From TheQuantoxhead Parish Magazine:
“Mr P and Mrs J will talk on “Sweet Peas” and there will be
a pant swap.”
Welcome!
Dear Daffyd
We have recently moved to Mumby from the Midlands. We felt
sure we would settle in okay but those we left behind
wondered how we would manage without all the hustle and
bustle of City life. Well— we have settled in very well and
through the “Wold and Marsh,” we would like to thank you and
those villagers of Mumby who have made us so welcome.
We had mixed feelings, as some folk said that there is
nothing to do in Mumby, but how wrong they are. There is no
need to go driving for miles. We have found plenty to do on
our doorstep. So thank-you again for your lovely village and
your lovely people.
(Name & Address withheld - Ed.)
Celebration
To celebrate their 1st. Anniversary of Residence in the Red
Lion, Steve and Karen held a Grand Party with Fireworks
display on Saturday evening 3rd November. Unfortunately,
because of the safety factor, the Parish Council’s bonfire,
which was to be lit at the same time, had to be postponed.
The party was a great success with the Pub absolutely packed
to overflowing. Quiz Night
The annual Winter Series of Church Quiz Nights got off to a
rollicking start on Friday 9th November in the warmth of the
Red Lion. Six teams lined up to try to answer Daffyd’s
questions, some as baffling as ever! How does he think them
up? Never the less, with much hilarity, the last question
was answered and the results declared. Winners were “Mumby
Mumblers,” scoring 41, with the “ Pine Hill Gang” only 1
point behind. 3rd were Willy Wanderers on 36. Bill Smith
won the chance to attempt the Accumulator Question, getting
it right and so winning a grand total of £23.00. (There had
been no winners last season, so the pot was carried over.)
The evening was climaxed sandwiches given and served by our
Hosts, Steve and Karen.
The series continues on 14th December, 11th January and 8th
February.
Yoga
Eilean Gilburd is keen to get the Yoga group active again,
in Becket’s, as before. She has made contact with several
teachers who would consider coming. If you are interested,
please give Eilean a ring on 490878. Should she get
sufficient people interested, (Ladies and Gentlemen), it
could be up and running in the New Year. The exercises are
aimed to assist novices, are not strenuous and the pace is
easy.
May I, at this time, Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Steve.
HUTTOFY SCHOOL FAIR
Friday 7th December from 2.34 pm - 4 pm Phone for more
information tel 01507 490070
SLOOTHBY NEWS
The Harvest Festival on the 21 October saw the church full.
Cath Allenby took the service, the theme was the church
mouse which was quite appropriate, because as we were
cleaning and sorting the church out for the afternoon, the
first thing we saw was the church mouse, but it scampered
away not staying for the service, but it didn’t know what it
missed.
Tea and cakes were served as we got underway to auction the
produce. A total of £52.00 was raised for the church funds.
Thank you all who attended and donated.
The coffee morning on the 3rd November was not quite as full
as expected but those who did come along enjoyed the chatter
and hot toasted teacakes along with a warming cuppa.
On the 10th November we were entertained by Brian Dawson and
Fred Frost with a supper of pie and peas and a glass of
their favorite tipple everyone enjoyed the night.
We are hoping to hold a Christmas party on Friday 7th
Decemberthere will be no charge for this, but would like all
guest tobring some food as in faith supper and their own
drinks. To dothis a list of food items will be compiled, if
you would like toattend please ring Keith on 01507 462759 to
ask what food itemto bring. Lets have a good old knees
up.Don’t forget the Carol service in the 16 December 3pm,
when wecan all get into the Christmas spirit and raise the
roof withour favorite seasonal hymn. Mince pie and a cup of
tea after theservice and hopefully have the church full
again.
Dates for 2002 (cut out and keep)
January 12th Horse Race Meeting
February 15th Mr. &Mrs.
April 20th Bingo
May 25th B.B.Q.
June Jubilee
July 20th Summer Fete
September 7th B.B.Q.
October 12th Game Show
November 23rd Christmas Fayre
December 7th Pantomime
Watch for posters for more details
Members of the Wold & Marsh
team would like to wish everyone
a pleasant Christmas
and a joyous start to 2002
Deadline for next month's news is the 27th of this month.
Items to me
Rev Daffyd Robinson
The Rectory,
Station Road,
Willoughby
Tel/Fax 01507 462045
E-mail:dcr@willgp.f9.co.uk
Remember the next edition
is for January & February
Rector Thoughts
Christmas is upon us again. Finding the appropriate present
becomes harder each year. It was so much easier when we had
nothing. Then whatever was given was a sign of the care and
love one had for the other.
When we had nothing we could conjure up beyond what is
present(pardon the pun) and see a whole army when we held
the toy gun in our hands, or a whole railway network as the
train went round the living room floor.
In Fairy stories it’s not the physically or politically
powerfulthat succeed but those who can see beyond the tinsel
and havethe courage to trust the deeper values.
Christians are those who recognise that God has given us
apresent in himself, born not in a palace with all
theadvantagesthat would bestow (hot water, a bed, etc.) but
among theartisans, shepherds and a food trough for a bed.
Growing uptosee more than illness but a person to be loved,
touching the“untouchables”, thinking the unthinkable, seeing
qualitieshidden from the surface. Finally giving his life to
showthatstrength is not in the ability to live but in the
quality oflove.
Being a Christian does not make us dour and serious, anti
fun. Just like the disciples we are looking for God’s
presence in ourselves and in those around us, on a quest to
express deeper realities, giving meaning to simple acts, to
be honest with power, to serve.
That’s the “magic” of Christmas.
Funeral
Phyllis Goodhand (W)
Baptism
Oscar Jay Osborne (M)
Eva Vicars (Blessing W)
Christmas Services
Sunday 16th Sloothby Carol Service 3.00pm
Thursday 20th Willoughby carols around the Village 7.00pm
Friday 21st Christingle at Willoughby Church 2.30pm
Sunday 23rd Willoughby Carol Service, 6.00pm
Monday 24th Mumby Carol Service, 2.30pm
Ulceby Carol Service, 6.30pm
Willoughby Carols and Midnight Mass 11.30pm
Tuesday 25th (Christmas Day)Ulceby 10.00am
(Note: No Tuesday or Wednesday ½ Prayers This week only.)
Saturday 29th (St Thomas of Canturbury) Mumby Patronial
Festival 6.30pm
Sunday 30th Eucharist Sloothby 3.00pm
CHRISTMAS CAROL ANAGRAMS
Re-arrange the letters in each line to form the first few
words
of a well known carol.
1. TINY LAD ON ICY DISCO RAVE
2. THE TITLE OF THE BOWL OMEN
3. RAN AWAY IN GAME
4. CAME OUT OF FILEY HALL
5. WINE MADE STONES WHITER
Answers below
Willoughby
St. Helena’s School News
In common with most people, all at the school have been
very busy and time has flown. There have been two events to
raise funds for charity. The first was a Coffee Morning for
Macmillancancer research. The Year 6 children organise and
serve at this but are under the supervision of two adult
volunteers. In the past the Mornings have been well attended
but, for some reason-perhaps the weather, there was little
custom this time. The children were disappointed but they
managed to raise just over £20.The second event was Jeans
for Genes Day. For this, the childrenand staff paid to put
on their denims in aid of research carriedout at Great
Ormond Street Hospital into children’s geneticdisorders. £28
was sent to the charity. Our annual Harvest Festival was
held in the Church and we were pleased to see so many
parents there. Children in Studio 3 hadthe daunting task of
performing a short presentation thatreminded us of all the
performing a short presentation thatreminded us of all the
people whom wehave to thank for ourbread. The produce was
put towards thatgiven by the communityand which was
auctioned off after their service. The proceedswent to
Action Aid. Our thanks goto all the parents who gave
so generously.It is vey likely that we shall hold a sale or
some form of collection for the Blue Peter Appeal, too, and
details will beposted whenarrangements have been
finalised.Our work in the orchard continues and members of
the school Gardening Club planted 100 crocus bulbs with the
help of Mrs.Morley. We are looking forward to seeing the
results of their labours inspring.Advance notice of
forthcoming events to be held in school.Naturally, Christmas
figures large in the calendar.
The SchoolAssociation is arranging a Christmas Fair. They
are trying a new time in the hope of enticing a few more
people and avoiding any clashes with other organisations.
The date will be 7th Decemberbetween 3 and 4.30 p.m. There
will be a few songs from thechildren as an introduction to
the main part and we hope thatmembers of the community will
come along and enjoy what is anenjoyable occasion at a
lovely time of year.The children’s concerts are already
being rehearsed and all will be ready in time for them to be
presented to parents and thosein the area who would like to
see them, on 12th and 13thDecember in the school hall. The
children in Studio1 put ontheir first performance during the
afternoon of 12th, beginningat 2.15 p.m. Studios 2 and 3
will present both their performances in the evening
beginning at 7 p.m. and will bejoined by the little ones on
the second night.We all eagerly await the visit from Father
Christmas at ourparties that come at the end of term after
which it’s over tothe parents! Finally and perhaps a little
earlier than we allmight wish, may I, on behalf of all the
children and staff atthe school, wish everyone a very happy
Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2002.
R SaundersWiring
Willoughby Church. You may have noted that Willoughby Church
has been rewired at acost of £4,000 plus. This work has been
done as the building wasat risk from an electrical fire. St
Helena’s is a beautiful building appreciated by many. To
keep the building open we relyon your support, particuarly
at a time of huge bills like thisone. Donations greatly
received.Daffyd. Rector.
NEW YEARS EVE PARTYTickets are now
available for the NEW YEARS EVE party inWilloughby village
hall on December 31st. The party will followthe well tried
format of previous years except that a buffetwill be
included in the price. If anyone would like to showtheir
talent during the evening (or early on January 1st)
theywould be welcome to do so. All profits from the party
will goto the newly established VILLAGE HALL HEATING FUND.
For ticketsand information phone Janet or John on 01507
462752.A COFFEE MORNING in aid of the Playing Fields between
10 - 12‘o’clock on Saturday 15th December at 8 Tavern
Way,Willoughby.
LADIES LUNCHEON CLUBA new venue for us this month -
Woodthorpe Hall - saw 16 ladiesassemble for what has become,
over the past 12 years, a regularevent in our calendar.An
excellent choice of menu - served in a friendly and
attentivemanner was enjoyed by all. The quote of the month
from AmbroseSierce in “The devils dictionary” - “Mayonnaise -
one of thesauces which serve the French in place of a state
religion”. Happily, we have both!
Raffle winners - Clare Challinor and Sheila Kemp.
Next Venue - The Haywain at Ulceby Cross. 12:30 on Tuesday
11th December.
PARISH COUNCIL - VACANCY
There is still a vacancy on the Parish Council, it is for a
representative for Well, however, and under the three mile
radius rule the candidate could live anywhere in the parish
and still represent Well. If you are interested please
contact either the Clerk on 463859 or the Chairman, Steven
Eyre on 462397.
The seats on the Village Green are now all in place and
looking splendid. They have been donated by Mrs Roughton,
Mrs Weston, Mr & Mrs Statford and Mr Atkinson, all have
commemorative plaques attached.
Unless there is any urgent business the Council do not meet
in December, therefore the next meeting will be January 17th
@ 8pm.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
Marie
At the recent Parish Council meeting Mr Kevin Goldsmith
presented three estimates to the Council for a gas supply.
The Chairman thanked him for all the time and effort he had
put in to date on trying to obtain a supply for Willoughby.
The report is as follows:
GAS SUPPLY TO HOUSEHOLDS OF WILLOUGHBY VILLAGE
The Parish Council has now received three quotes for gas
supply through the village.
TRANSCO Would require 139 homes to sign up at £931.66 each
EAST MIDLAND ELECTRIC Would require 140 homes to sign up
at Approx £1000 each
BRITISH GAS CONNECTIONS Would require 103 households to
commit to gas connections and pay the connection
contribution at £697.00 each
(British Gas Connections would then install a gas supply
(through the village from Claxby corner)
Quotes are based on external meter boxes throughout and a
preferred meter location on the wall of the house facing the
roadway. Separate connection charges and quotations would
apply to any non-domestic premises that require connection
and to those domestic premises requiring service pipes
exceeding 30m long.
This would provide an important service throughout the
entire village i.e. modernisation/refurbishment/future
building etc. According to the DTI gas is the cheapest
fuel, then oil, solid fuel, electric and lpg. OFGEM THE GAS
& ELECTRICITY REGULATING BODY can give a full list of gas
suppliers and potential savings.
Things to consider:
All gas and electricity suppliers must provide free special
help to people who are elderly, disabled or chronically ill.
There are also special services for people who are blind,
partially sighted or deaf.
Gas and electricity suppliers have to keep a list of these
customers.
If you are a pensioner, disabled or chronically ill, you can
have a free annual check on the safety of gas appliances and
other gas fittings.
If anyone needs information on choosing a gas supplier or
wants to know more about OFGEM and its role, they can be
contacted on Free phone 0800 88 77 77
Competition in both gas and electricity has brought savings
to millions of customers.
Information given by OFGEM is factual, and advice given is
impartial; to help choose the best supplier for your needs.
We would like to hear your views and any interested
households can Contact Marie Hibbert on 463859 before a gas
transport company can be chosen.
WILLOUGHBY PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
The Annual General Meeting of the Playing fields was held in
the “Willoughby Arms” on Tuesday 13th November.
The officers remain the same and are as follows : Chair -
Sheila Axton, Vice Chair - Sue Hickman, Treasurer - Hazel
Palmer,
Secretary - Linda Seymour. Welcome to the meeting was
Marian Crouch a young Mum of two children.
Dog fouling in the field is decreasing and its thanks to you
for not taking your dogs into the field, for this we and the
community thank you.
The new slide should be installed by March 2002, in order to
meet the requirements of the council grants we have been
allocated. We still have to fund raise to meet our costs
though.
Some future events are as follows:
December 15th - Coffee morning at the home of Sheila Jones,
8 Tavern Way.
January 11th, 2002 - Children’s Disco and Party 6:30 pm -
8:30 pm (Primary School age) in the Village Hall
February 19th, 2002, Fashion Show in the Village Hall
March 2nd, 2002, Sausage and Mash with Videos in the Village
Hall
We thank you for your continued support of the Playing
Field, a much used amenity of the Village. For more
information you can ring me on 466359 or see any Committee
Member. We the Committee wish everyone a Happy Christmas
and New Year.
Linda Seymour
THE WILLOUGHBEES
After a last minute cancellation by Thornton’s Chocolates,
20 ladies gathered for a most interesting talk on Harrington
Hall by Mr Phillip Madison who has been the gardener there
for 25 years. The present building with the tower and
structure to the right was built in 1678 on the medieval
stones of a building dating back to circa 14th century.
As we watched the slides we were horrified to see the
building virtually destroyed 10 years ago by a fire
accidentally started by decorators who were doing renovation
work for the present owners, the Prices. A heavily weighted
waterproof roof was put on to restart the renovation. The
resulting present building is superior to the original one.
Much work has been done on the gardens and lake where grebes
now nest, also on the terraced garden of “Come into the
garden, Maud” fame. The neglected kitchen garden has been
restored and redesigned. It was wonderful to see the new
Harrington Hall rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Raffle prizewinner were Mary Pridgeon and Joan White.
Clare Challinor won the competition.
Our next meeting is the Christmas Party on December 6th.
Competition: party games.
WILLOUGHBY ARMS your community pub during the yuletide
season There is a plethora of events going on as always at
your Willoughby Arms.
We have fresh meat raffles every Friday, Prize Bingo every
Friday and Saturday. Our charitable causes for the Local
Community are highlighted as always but more importantly
during
this Yuletide Season.
On November 25th, we are raffling a cuddly toy for the
Asthma Association followed by another before Christmas for
Cancer research.
December 13th, sees a Grand Auction, in aid of Lincolnshire
Air Ambulance when we are attempting to raise a further
£1000 to the £1000 plus already raised by a Junction held in
the Village Hall earlier this year, it will be a great
night, made fantastic by the generous support of our
wonderful Community. Starts 8pm sharp. Be there don’t miss
out!
Saturday 15th December sees our annual Bottle Draw, you can
purchase a square for 25p anytime up to December 14th. Pop
in and have a go!
Friday 14th December we hold our huge meat raffle for
Christmas includes turkeys, hams joints of beef, pork, lamb,
etc.
We are cooking, as always through December from December 1st
December 23rd 12pm to 2pm Monday to Saturday we will be
serving our fresh home cooked Christmas Fare Menu. Please
book if possible. Sunday Lunches as usual noon to 2pm
New Years Eve Celebration in our pub will be hearty and good
natured as always, Fancy Dress optional, everybody welcome,
come on, join in. We would love to see the New Year in with
you all.
Tom and Kerry wish all of our customers and friends in the
Community a very pleasant and Happy Christmas. It would be
lovely to see you personally at some stage over the season
at your Willoughby Arms. We Thank you all very much for
your kind support, lets go forward together in 2002 and be
successful in every venture we undertake. Thank you.
WILLOUGHBY GARDEN CLUB
A message for everyone reading this, we welcome new members
at the Garden Club, please do not be daunted by the
experienced Gardeners, you may surprise yourselves.
Come along and see what the Garden Club has to offer. We
have guest Speakers in the Winter Meetings, they know their
stuff, why not take advantage of their knowledge.
On this note, our next meeting is on Thursday 29 November @
7:30pm in the Village Hall. Mr Steve Lovell is giving us a
talk on "creating a garden pond". Competition: Arrangement
of unusual grasses in a mug.
Then Thursday 13 December, our Christmas party starts at
7:30pm. We're having a Faith Supper. Competition : Eight
line poem to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
31/01/02 Talk by Mr George Lowes Competition: Foliage house
plant 28/02/02 Talk by Mr Gordon Hill
Competition: A bowl of spring bulbs 26/03/02 Annual General
Meeting Competition: Decorated plant pot
LETTER PUZZLE
Just in case the snow is deep and crisp and even - and you
are looking for something to do, see how many words of 4
letters or more you can make out of the letters in the words
GOOD KING WENCESLAS
The best is 32, but I'm sure you can do better than that!
CHRISTMAS CAROL ANAGRAMS
1. ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY
2. O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
3. AWAY IN A MANGER
4. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
5. SEE AMID THE WINTER SNOW
Mumby News
Too earthy
From TheQuantoxhead Parish Magazine:
“Mr P and Mrs J will talk on “Sweet Peas” and there will be
a pant swap.”
Welcome!
Dear Daffyd
We have recently moved to Mumby from the Midlands. We felt
sure we would settle in okay but those we left behind
wondered how we would manage without all the hustle and
bustle of City life. Well— we have settled in very well and
through the “Wold and Marsh,” we would like to thank you and
those villagers of Mumby who have made us so welcome.
We had mixed feelings, as some folk said that there is
nothing to do in Mumby, but how wrong they are. There is no
need to go driving for miles. We have found plenty to do on
our doorstep. So thank-you again for your lovely village and
your lovely people.
(Name & Address withheld - Ed.)
Celebration
To celebrate their 1st. Anniversary of Residence in the Red
Lion, Steve and Karen held a Grand Party with Fireworks
display on Saturday evening 3rd November. Unfortunately,
because of the safety factor, the Parish Council’s bonfire,
which was to be lit at the same time, had to be postponed.
The party was a great success with the Pub absolutely packed
to overflowing. Quiz Night
The annual Winter Series of Church Quiz Nights got off to a
rollicking start on Friday 9th November in the warmth of the
Red Lion. Six teams lined up to try to answer Daffyd’s
questions, some as baffling as ever! How does he think them
up? Never the less, with much hilarity, the last question
was answered and the results declared. Winners were “Mumby
Mumblers,” scoring 41, with the “ Pine Hill Gang” only 1
point behind. 3rd were Willy Wanderers on 36. Bill Smith
won the chance to attempt the Accumulator Question, getting
it right and so winning a grand total of £23.00. (There had
been no winners last season, so the pot was carried over.)
The evening was climaxed sandwiches given and served by our
Hosts, Steve and Karen.
The series continues on 14th December, 11th January and 8th
February.
Yoga
Eilean Gilburd is keen to get the Yoga group active again,
in Becket’s, as before. She has made contact with several
teachers who would consider coming. If you are interested,
please give Eilean a ring on 490878. Should she get
sufficient people interested, (Ladies and Gentlemen), it
could be up and running in the New Year. The exercises are
aimed to assist novices, are not strenuous and the pace is
easy.
May I, at this time, Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Steve.
HUTTOFY SCHOOL FAIR
Friday 7th December from 2.34 pm - 4 pm Phone for more
information tel 01507 490070
SLOOTHBY NEWS
The Harvest Festival on the 21 October saw the church full.
Cath Allenby took the service, the theme was the church
mouse which was quite appropriate, because as we were
cleaning and sorting the church out for the afternoon, the
first thing we saw was the church mouse, but it scampered
away not staying for the service, but it didn’t know what it
missed.
Tea and cakes were served as we got underway to auction the
produce. A total of £52.00 was raised for the church funds.
Thank you all who attended and donated.
The coffee morning on the 3rd November was not quite as full
as expected but those who did come along enjoyed the chatter
and hot toasted teacakes along with a warming cuppa.
On the 10th November we were entertained by Brian Dawson and
Fred Frost with a supper of pie and peas and a glass of
their favorite tipple everyone enjoyed the night.
We are hoping to hold a Christmas party on Friday 7th
Decemberthere will be no charge for this, but would like all
guest tobring some food as in faith supper and their own
drinks. To dothis a list of food items will be compiled, if
you would like toattend please ring Keith on 01507 462759 to
ask what food itemto bring. Lets have a good old knees
up.Don’t forget the Carol service in the 16 December 3pm,
when wecan all get into the Christmas spirit and raise the
roof withour favorite seasonal hymn. Mince pie and a cup of
tea after theservice and hopefully have the church full
again.
Dates for 2002 (cut out and keep)
January 12th Horse Race Meeting
February 15th Mr. &Mrs.
April 20th Bingo
May 25th B.B.Q.
June Jubilee
July 20th Summer Fete
September 7th B.B.Q.
October 12th Game Show
November 23rd Christmas Fayre
December 7th Pantomime
Watch for posters for more details