Rector's Thoughts October is when we celebrate “harvest” the farmers have gathered in the stores for the winter and all is well. God has provided again. Harvest is a time of rejoicing and once gathered in was traditionally a time for relaxing a little, these days as the crop comes off the field the new one is going in. A hundred years ago if you lived in the village you were connected with the land some how even if it only meant that you knew who had grown the vegetables that were cooked on Sunday. Now there is very little connection to the land by most of us. Vegetables could have been grown anywhere - probably in Kenya - the bread baked miles away with flour from America, fruits out of season from Chile, meat from anyway. Our diets may or may not be better for the globalisation but it does mean we attune with the packaging and shops rather than the producer. There is nothing wrong with foods from NZ, China, USA, you name it provided that you connect with the food not the marketing. Our spiritual life has suffered the same fate. Sunday by Sunday the faithful worship locally. At special occasions the Church would be packed with those who were not there at other times to celebrate and give thanks together. Now religion is globalised - its watch the TV for Songs of Praise, listen to the service on the radio. There is nothing wrong in that if it is fed by “live” worship. God deals with individuals and communities. He deals personally, in the raw, live. Harvest is a time that we come face to face with that. God enjoys polished professional productions or local amateur festivals only if the heart is there. Lets make Harvest this year a celebration for God to enjoy with all our hearts, minds and souls. Rev Daffyd Robinson The Rectory, Station Road, Willoughby, Lincs, LN13 9NA 01507 462045 rector@willoughby-lincs.org.uk Graham's Holiday Campain Leaflets are being delivered, giving details of Fund Raising events for Graham and his trip to Butlins in Minehead on 2nd August 2003. Campaign Organisers are Jason James Wycombe House, Bonthorpe; Ted Wherry Yonda, Bonthorpe Road, Willoughby; and Janet Buckley Bonthorpe Road, Willoughby. A Grande Auction at Willoughby Hall on Saturday 19 April 2003 and A Fun Mid-Summer Ball at Willoughby Village Hall on Saturday 21 June 2003.Please help us to raise the £1000+ needed to ensure that Graham has a truly enjoyable, memorable and safe experience. Graham has lived in Willoughby all of his life and is a cheerful and vital part of our local community. Although he has serious physical disabilities, and is permanently confined to a wheelchair, he endears all those he encounters with his unsurpressable exhuberance. This, in spite of the fact that he is denied so many of the physical activities we all take for granted. WILLOUGHBY VILLAGE HISTORY GROUP Held in the Hall on Saturday October 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm BOOK LAUNCH ON EASTER BANK HOL. MONDAY APRIL 21ST, 2003 IN VILLAGE HALL Birthdays Keeley Allen Would you like to see your name or your child's name here? If so, drop me a note or call. St Helena School had another successful month. Their Macmillan Coffee morning was very well turned out School reopens 04/11 Scholastic Book Fair 18-21/11 The Garden Club Show The highlight in the Garden Club calendar, the Annual Show, was held in the village hall on Saturday August 31st. After much organisation and preparation, and when judging had been completed, the doors opened to reveal a colourful display of plants and produce, set out on snowy white tablecloths. Flowering and non flowering pot plants, single flowers in vases, examples of flowers and grasses in mugs, and spectacular flower arrangements in such categories as a Golden Arrangement, Jewel in the Crown, The Robe, Fireworks, and England’s Green and Pleasant Land, each centred round the Jubilee Year, all added to the general appearance of many artistic green fingers at work. Well presented vegetables of all varieties added yet more colour and substance to the display, and in the Homecraft section, cakes, jams and pickles gave a mouth watering demonstration of members prowess in the kitchen. Paintings and drawings from both adults and children were of a very high standard, as were the photographs, a tribute to their obvious talents, The event was well attended, visitors staying for refreshments, the drawing of the raffle, and the auction, conducted by George Lowe in his own inimitable style. There aren’t many folk who could resist his appeal for more bids to boost the takings!! Winners of the Trophies Tansley Cup (most points in show) Mavis Skinn. 2nd Audrey Riddington. Duncan Cup (most points for veg & fruit) Mavis Skinn 2nd James Chappell. Towler Cup (best veg) Brian Walmsley (potato) Roughton Cup (most points in flower arranging) Audrey Riddington. Joint 2nd Brenda White, Jan Clark, and Tracey Clark. Lammimam Cup (best flower arrangement) Audrey Riddington. Rose Bowl (most points in flower and pot plants) Mavis Skinn 2nd Gloria Bridgman. Margaret Markham Cup (best plant or flower) Jan Clark (my garden now) John Bridgman Rose Bowl (best rose in show) James Chappell. Hales Cup (most points in Homecraft) Mavis Skinn and Ann Cullis. 2nd Judy Riggall. Buchanan Cup (best homecraft) Judy Riggall (madeira cake) Johnson Cup (best fuchsia) Mavis Skinn Millennium Mug (best photograph) Ann Cullis. Parish Council Shield (best front garden) Kevin and Yvonne Colley. 2nd Ted and Mary Smith. 3rd Miriam Johnson. Monthly Competition Cup. (Competition held in the village hall in the Winter months) Alice Walmsley. Cawthorne Shield (children’s‘ section) Anita Riggall. The Decorated Marrow, under 5, was won by Connor Goldsmith, 5 to 10 year olds by Laura Riggall. The Painting or Drawing (Jubilee Scene) under 5 was won by Charlotte Fox Lawton, 5 to 10 year olds by Adam Newman. A wonderful day, enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of attending. The very creditable sum of £90 was made for the club funds. Well done everyone.Ladies Luncheon Club Ye Olde Boro Inn at Burgh-Le- Marsh was a new venue for the ladies when we met on Tuesday September 10th for what was a very enjoyable lunch in pleasant surroundings. Somerset Maughan wrote “ At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely”. I presume those sentiments can apply equally to lunch, although I’m not sure we always adhere to them! Our main aim is to enjoy the food, say what we want to say, and avoid the washing up. Raffle winners were Vera Webb (again- although this time she was not thwarted by choosing the biscuits), and Sheila Kemp who chose the chocolates without any such compunction. Sheila KempGarden Club The last of the Summer meetings was held in the delightful setting of Seymour Lodge on Thursday August 22nd. 35 people enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the extensive garden, including the lake, home to a variety of fish and plants, on a balmy evening, taking in the various flowers, shrubs and trees with a knowledgeable eye. (well, perhaps some of us were not quite as expert as others!!) Refreshments were served on the lawn, and, for some, in the gazebo, before Mavis gave a vote of thanks to Linda for her hospitality. Apples and damsons were on sale to swell the proceeds to £52, which was generously donated by Linda to the Playing Fields Association. Jokes in a box Why is milk the fastest thing in the world? When is it bad luck to see a black cat? What do dogs and trees have in common? Why is tennis such a noisy game? Why do runners wear rippled sole shoes?Willoughby Playing Field How pleased we were in August when the day of our fund raising event dawned and it was obvious that we were going to be blessed with such a gloriously warm and sunny day. Too hot in fact for those of us who quickly sought the shade of the elm tree! From 12 noon the field was busy with car booters, games and competitions, and a bouncy castle, with refreshments being provided by a burger bar and an ice cream van. At 2 p.m. we were pleased to welcome County Councillor Gordon Wilson to the event. He came to present the playing field committee with a cheque for £3,203, as the council’s contribution towards the grant for the new slide. At the end of the afternoon winners of the competitions were: pig pelting - Mary Robinson (adult) and Danielle Axton (child); skittles (following a draw amongst the four tied on nine points) - Adrian Smalley and Ian Evans (adults), Rachel Rope (child); hook-a-duck - Daniel Hewitt; striding the chain - Linda Seymour (adult) and Danielle Axton (child). Paying our share of the cost of the new slide had left our finances sadly depleted so the £140 raised on the day was very welcome and we thank everyone who supported the event. However, continued financial support from the local community is essential if we are to continue to provide this facility for the village, the cost of the insurance alone now being nearly £400 a year. I would also like to thank our secretary Linda Seymour, who opened her garden for the members of Willoughby Garden Club in August and gave the £54 proceeds to our funds, and Mavis Skinn who baked for the occasion. Sheila Axton Willoughby and District Parish Council met in the village hall on Thursday September 19th. Councillor Stephen Eyre chaired the meeting with seven Councillors, the Clerk and 4 members of the public present. After sighting the minutes the Chairman read out a refusal of planning permission for Mr E Vaughan for rear of the Old Orchards on Station Rd for reaction of 4 bungalows. The Council approved payment of £50 to Grange Wintringham for stamp duty of the lease for the playing field. The main item of discussion was the grass cutting on the village green and the allotments. The Chairman explained the clerk had prepared a specification, and discussed it with the current contractor Mr Harness. Due to the frequency of the cuts increasing, it is expected the overall price would increase by approximately £500, the clerk said. The Council re-advised to accept the specification and leave the contract with Mr Harness for a further year after comparing it to a price from East Lindsey District Council. The Council have received complaints about dog fouling on the Green. Parishioners should be aware that the dog warden visits the village regularly and can issue fixed penalty notices. The date for the next meeting was approved as October 17th at 8pm. Alford First Responders have asked that everyone check the visibility of their house name or number. If these are easily visible, especially in the dark, they can reach patients much quicker. So please have a look at your property, you never know if you might need them. Marie Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary On Saturday 7 September, at Beckets Community Centre in Mumby, we held our Giant Book Sale in aid of Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary in Huttoft. The response was overwhelming as we received well over 2000 books. The day was a great success with people coming from all over the area, even as far as Leicester. We would like to thank Daniel, Emily, Cynthia, David and Audrey C for their help preparing and manning the tables. Also thanks to the church for providing refreshments and for Joan, Beryl, Audrey W and Steve for manning the kitchen. The feedback (pardon the pun) was that people were surprised and very pleased that they were able to not only get a drink but light snacks as well. The total sum raised was £347.48, which has been passed on to Tracy at the Donkey Sanctuary. Unfortunately, the Sanctuary cannot open its doors to the public until the necessary Health & Safety regulations have been met (wheelchair access, toilets, a private road, etc) so we hope this will, in some small way, help. Many of you have asked what will happen to all the books left over. Well, nothing will be wasted. The following Sunday we had a stall in Skegness and raised another £40.27. The remaining books will gradually be distributed to other charities. A final THANK YOU to everyone who donated books and came to the sale and made it all so worth while. Roger and Eileen Gilburd MUMBY NEWS Compiled by Steve Mugglestone, “Rayell” Parklands. Tel. 490552 Items for inclusion in the next issue should reach me by the Monday previous to the 19th of this month Children’s letters to God. Dear God, If I was god I wouldn’t be as good at it. Keep it up. Michelle. MUMBY IN BLOOM 2002 Sponsored by the Mumby Parish Council, ‘Mumby In Bloom’ began six years ago, not as a competition that had to be entered, but as an independently judged event open to everyone. There are three judged categories 1. Best Garden 2. Best Hanging Basket 3. Best Container Our judge this year was Philip Maddison, who is Head Gardener to the Harrington Hall Estate. The Chairman of Mumby Parish Council, Chris Dring who organises the event each year, would like to express his thanks on behalf of Mumby Parish Council to Philip for agreeing to take on the very difficult task of being our judge for a second year. The judging of this annual event becomes harder every year, and this year was no exception. Philips’s final verdict was … 1. Best Garden 1st Mr & Mrs Thraves of ‘Langdale’, Hogsthorpe Road 2nd Mr & Mrs Perry of 1. Hogsthorpe Road 3rd Mr & Mrs Hamilton of ‘Shoestrings’, Cumberworth Lane 2. Best Hanging Basket 1st Mrs Dring of ‘Manor Barn’ 2nd Mr & Mrs Gavins of ‘Triskelion’, Cumberworth Lane 3rd Mr & Mrs Hamilton of ‘Shoestrings’, Cumberworth Lane 3. Best Container 1st Mr & Mrs Vickers of ‘Willowdown’, of Parklands 2nd Mr & Mrs Gavins of ‘Triskelion’, Cumberworth Lane 3rd Mrs & Mrs Rayner of ‘Wildwind’, Parklands ‘Highly Commended’ certificates have also been awarded in the various categories to Mr & Mrs Stark of ‘Rosedene’, Mr & Mrs Copsey of 7. Washdyke Lane, Mr & Mrs Swann of ‘Verini’ and Mr & Mrs Brown of ‘The Red Lion’. Unfortunately, Philip was unable to attend the presentation owing to a prior commitment, so the presentation of the ‘Mumby In Bloom - Best Garden’ Cup, and presentation of the ‘Best Hanging Basket’ and ‘Best Container’ shields and certificates was made on Friday 16th August at 3.00pm in the winning garden by The Mumby Parish Council Chairman, Chris Dring. Congratulations to all this years winners and we look forward to ‘Mumby in Bloom 2003. L.I.V.E.S. AID 2002. Thank you Mumby! Jane and Chris Dring would like to thank the villagers of Mumby for all their support in making the L.I.V.E.S. AID 2002 Village Fete, held on the afternoon of the 24th August at Manor Barn, such a great success! Thank you to everyone who gave so generously of gifts to be used as prizes for the Tombola stall, Raffle or the various games held throughout the afternoon. Thanks also to those who gave their time to run stalls or the games during the day. We could not hold such an event without your help and enthusiasm. Many thanks also go to the many singers and musicians who entertained the crowd throughout the afternoon - Buck, Gill & the Blueberries… Kevin Connor… Bob Cairns… Krackle & Pop… Thomas West… and not forgetting our DJ for the event… Nick Palmer. Terrific afternoon’s entertainment, with something for every musical taste. As a result of all this fun, we raised a staggering £785.40p on the day… and that’s a lot of 20ps. However, money is still rolling in! Cheques received and pledges of money have now taken the total to over £1000. As a direct result of the event, more people have expressed an interest in becoming L.I.V.E.S. First Responders and, by now, will have held a meeting to find out more about the scheme. The fund raising still has to continue though! More events are already being planned to keep us going through the rest of the year and into 2003! Watch out for future news. On a personal note, Jane & Chris would like to thank all concerned for the presentation of the garlands and the bird - bath at the end of the event. It was greatly appreciated and totally unexpected… special thanks to Dan Skarratts and Roger Gilburd for organising it. So - We are going to do it all again next year! Any feedback for improving the event, or ideas for games would be gladly received. We want to make L.I.V.E.S. 2003 even better! Crafty Afternoon Club On Monday, 9th September, the members were treated to a talk on Nature conservation in the village environment given by guest speaker, Chris Mayers. Chris is a key member of East Lindsey District Council Environmental Department. Amongst his many responsibilities, he is the Tree Warden Co- ordinator. Chris related the many ways in which we can help and encourage the wildlife to visit our gardens and, at the same time, minimising the risk of pests taking advantage. He spent a considerable time answering the many questions put to him on all aspects of his work. A most enjoyable meeting! Don’t forget - YOU are most welcome to join us any Monday (2 till 4pm.) Our next “Speaker’s day” will be the 7th October, when a representative from the British Heart Foundation will be coming along to give us an insight into their activities. Again - You will be made very welcome. Eileen. Church Concert On Friday, 13 September, the rafters were well and truly raised when “Krackle and Pop,” Mumby’s own Super - Stars provided the entertainment. Choosing songs popular through the years, in varied styles, they kept an enraptured audience singing and swaying throughout the evening. There is no wonder that they are kept so busy - their obvious enjoyment in their work radiates through, leaving everyone captivated and wishing that the evening would never end! Don’t miss out next time they appear. What’s on in Mumby? Friday, 11th October: Church concert @ 7.30pm. Patrick Purvis will be providing an evening of Sea Songs and “Bags of Wind” (Pipes!) Nb. This is the final concert of the 2002 season. Friday, 8th November: Church Quiz Night @ 8.15pm in the Red Lion. First of the winter series, with quizmaster Rev.Daffyd Robinson. The series runs, on the second Friday of each month, till 14th March. Tuesday, 26th November: Mumby Parish Council Meeting @ 7.15pm. in Becket’s. Saturday, 7th December: Christmas Fayre, 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in Becket’s. The Crafty Afternoon Club will have an array of Christmas gifts for all the family plus tombola and refreshments available. Friday, 13th December: Church Quiz Night @ 8.15pm in the Red Lion. Daffyd’s Christmas special! Friday, 20th December: Mumby Methodist Chapel @ 7.00pm, Christmas Carol Service, conducted by Rev. Alan Barker. Mince pies and cakes, with tea and coffee, will be served afterwards. Free! Tuesday, 24th December (Christmas Eve:) Mumby Parish Church @ 2.30pm. Christmas Family Carol Service. Carols and Readings. Jokes in a box - Answers Because it's pasteurized before you see it! When you're a mouse Bark Because everyone raised a racket To give the ants a 50-50 chance. NOR-PUZZLE All the answers start with the letters NOR. What NOR is .... 1. The language of the Vikings. 2. A compass point. 3. Two English counties. 4. A country. 5. A man's name and a style of church building. 6. It's not unusual. U l c e b y n e w s In case any of the good citizens of Ulceby and Fordington have been wondering about the presence of scaffolding at the church recently, I am happy to report that the bell tower has now been repaired and a new bell rope has been hung. Slates, tiles and brickwork have also been repaired. This maintenance work has been overdue for some time. Now that it is rectified the PCC would like to thank anyone and everyone who supports Ulceby Church in a variety of different ways over the course of the year. Without your continued support we would not be able to keep the church in good repair. A Very Big Thank You. A reminder for your diary Harvest Festival Auction at the Hay Wain, Monday 14 October at 7:30 pm. Do come and enjoy a jolly evening. Jenny Jones All I need to know I learned from Noah's Ark One: Don't miss the boat Two: Remember that we're all in the same boat Three: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark Four: Stay fit. When you're 600 years old someone may ask you to be do something really big. Five: don't listen to critics. Just get on with the job that needs to be done. Six: Build your future on high ground. Seven: For safety's sake travel in pairs. Eight: Speed isn't always an advantage. Nine: When you're stressed, float a while. Ten: Remember the Ark was built by amateurs. The Titanic by professionals. NOR-PUZZLE - Answers 1. Norse 2. North 3. Northamberland and Northamptonshire 4. Norway 5. Norman 6. Normal