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                                                        Prize winners display their awards

Sir Robert Pattinson
Academy Prize-giving
A   former Robert Pattinson academy
    pupil, who won a place at Oxford
because of his talent for languages, was
                                                 Former Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
                                              student Adam Price, now studying at
                                              Oriel College, was awarded the Le Prix
among a host of students presented with
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Marianne for his achievements in French     Spray, Craig Hopkinson, Oliver Clifton,
and German.                                 Ben Davison, Hannah McMahon, Katie
    Adam was just one of 29 pupils          Alexander, John Farquhar and Danielle
honoured for their academic, sporting and   Camp.                                              The academy staged a production
community achievements at the school’s          “It was a really fantastic evening         of Oliver last week (ends Fri 17th) with
annual prize giving.                        showcasing the exceptional talent,             pupils from six different primary schools
    Nearly 120 pupils, former pupils,       commitment and creativity the school has       involved in the cast.
parents and special guests attended the     helped nurture over the past year,” said           Children from North Scarle, Fosse
ceremony held at the school.                head teacher Helen Renard.                     Way, Witham St Hughs, St Michaels
                                                                                           (Thorpe on the Hill), South Hykeham and
    The address was given by Jeremy             “The awards are not just about singling
                                                                                           All Saints schools are all involved in the
Greenwood, managing director of             out individuals who have excelled. The         three-day run of the musical.
Lincoln-based Lafarge Readymix Ltd.         incredible stories behind each winner              All the primary pupils have had to learn
Mr Greenwood told pupils that employers     always provide staff and fellow pupils         songs as well as choreography and have
want trustworthy, hardworking and           with inspiration.                              been working with staff from Sir Robert
diligent, enthusiastic candidates with          “Our congratulations go to all of the      Pattinson since October.
strong interpersonal skills.                winners and the friends and family who             The principal cast of more than 50, and
    Entertainment was provided by year 11   have supported them during their time at       the backstage team of ten, are all made
pupil Cameron Chambers and composer         our school.”                                   up of students from Sir Robert Pattinson,
and performer Prince Nambo.                                                                           along with a few staff members.
    Other winners on the night were         New facilities to                                                 It is the first time the
                                            extend arts appeal                                         academy has incorporated
Charlotte Moss, Fallon Wallace, Clara
                                            Robert Pattinson Academy                                   pupils from primary schools
Rowe, Scott Merchant, Sam Swannack,                                                                    into the production itself and
Georgia Robertson, Sophie Hill, Crisiant    is embarking on a £450,000
                                            project to modernise its science,                          has meant the overall cast for
Williams, Danielle Mumby, Joshua                                                                       the show has exceeded 200.
                                            music and drama facilities.
Berry, Sam Ambler, James Welch, Sean                                                                          “Both the development
                                                The school hopes the new
Drury, Megan O’Connor, Adam Gothorp,        wing will be completed by the                              work and this year’s hugely
Georgina Donnelly, Dee Appleby, Callum      start of the next academic year –                          ambitious musical production,
Hold, James Kelly, Iva Magpantay, Tom       and will create up to 100 new places at the              our biggest ever, show just
                                            school.                                        how committed we are to the cultural
                                                The new development will create two        development of the school,” said Head
                                            new music rooms and a purpose-built            Teacher Helen Renard.
                                            drama studio. Rooms currently used for             “We pride ourselves on the growing
                                            drama and music will be converted into         success of the school in academic results
                                            new science labs.                              but we recognise those achievements can
                                                The project is supported with a            only come if the school provides a happy
                                            combined grant from Lincolnshire County        and rich community for our students.
                                            Council, North Kesteven District Council           “The cultural element of the school
                                            and Lincoln City Council – with the            is important to our future success and
                                            remaining funds coming from the school’s       a thriving arts scene is a key part of that
                                            reserves.                                      culture.

                                               Planning permission for the building
                                            has already been granted and the work is           “Staff and students are really excited
                                            now out to tender.                             about the project and we want to thank
                                               News of the investment in arts facilities   all the people who have helped turn our
                                            comes as the school completes its most         ambitions into a reality.”
                                            ambitious theatre project to date.
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Access LN6                                Butterflies                                   Hykeham Art Group
                                                Butterflies is a charity, run by volunteers   Hykeham Art Group calling. Are there any
    Use the bus and win an iPad!
                                                within the community for women of all         would-be artists or artists wishing to join a
    Drivers are being encouraged to use
    the bus in March, for the chance to
                                                ages who may be going through a tough         friendly local art group?
    win an iPad.                                time, or are lonely or just need some             Eight friends, who had attended
                                                ‘me’ time to unwind and take a break.         evening art classes, formed Hykeham Art
    1000 golden envelopes will be                                                             Group (formally the Paint Box Club) in
    placed on buses supported through           The project has been running                  July 1992. The spirit of the group remains
    the Access LN6 programme at                 successfully in central Lincoln for over      the same – an evening of painting in a
    Lincolnshire County Council –               three years and we have now opened            relaxed atmosphere, with friendly banter
    including the Stagecoach 14 and 44a         in North Hykeham at the Ark in Moor           and a cup of tea and chat half way through
    services to Teal Park.                      Lane, North Hykeham on the 1st and            the meeting.
                                                3rd Thursday of the month, 10am to                Although there are no formal lessons,
    Between Monday 2 and Sunday 8               12.30pm.                                      the more experienced are more than happy
    March, bus passengers will have the                                                       to help the beginners and those wishing to
    chance to win a number of prizes            Ladies come to us and are ‘pampered’.         improve their skills. All mediums are used
    including tickets, bus pass holders         They have facials, arm and back massage,      by the members – watercolour, acrylics
    and an iPad Mini.                           nails manicured and polished and more.        and pastels being the favourites.
                                                                                                  The Group hold a yearly exhibition and
                                                We want them to feel special and know
    Elizabeth Hanger, Access LN6                                                              sale of paintings at the Ark in Moor Lane,
                                                that we care. They come in and go out
    Project Manager at Lincolnshire                                                           and at our last exhibition in November
                                                a different person. Comments we have
    County Council, said:                                                                     several paintings were sold. There were
                                                had include; “great atmosphere”, “very        many favourable comments for the overall
                                                friendly”,”always someone you can talk        standard.
    “Through Access LN6, we want to
    encourage more people to consider
                                                to”, “I feel very spoilt here”. We also           The group meets on a Tuesday evening
    using the bus instead of driving to         have crafts and lots more or they can just    from 7pm to 9pm at South Hykeham
    work, or into Lincoln city centre for       come in for a chat, a slice of home made      Village Hall. Joining fee is £15 plus £3
    leisure. We hope this campaign will         cake and a cuppa. We also have creche         each week you attend.
    encourage people to try the bus as an       facilities.
                                                                                              If you wish to join this happy band
    alternative to other modes of transport
                                                Everything is free but we do have a           please ring Babs on 01522 889397
    – and see how convenient it can be.”
                                                donation box and are always open to
    The Stagecoach 14 service runs from         extra funding! All of our volunteers are
    Brant Road, along Station Road, to          women and are caring, knowing the
    Teal Park, at peak times during the         needs of our guests. We love talking to
    week. The Stagecoach 44a service is         them and no-one is left on their own.
    every 20 minutes along Whisby Road,         We are always on the lookout for more
    Kingsley Road and Sadler Road.              volunteers, especially for pampering,
                                                even our volunteers find it very
    Bus travel can cost as little as 70p each   satisfying.
    way, when purchasing a Stagecoach
    monthly Megarider ticket for £38.
                                                We are on Facebook, search ‘Butterflies
                                                community’.
    For more information about the
    route and costs,
    visit www.stagecoachbus.com.
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Just a Thought                                  Lincolnshire Family
                                                History Society
                                                                                                available for members to borrow and take
                                                                                                home for a month (a returnable deposit
                                                                                                of £5 will be requested). A variety of
Digging the Dirt (by Ken)                       A WELCOME TO                                    microfiche are available for loan from the
Every day TV news and newspapers                LINCOLN BRANCH                                  Society.
remind us that the general election is ‘X’
number of days away. If you are like me,        This is one of eight branches of the
                                                                                                NOTICE BOARD - This displays
I’m getting a bit bored with it already and     Lincolnshire Family History Society
                                                                                                programmes from other branches and other
just want to move onto something else.          (LFHS). The other branches hold meetings
                                                                                                information.   
Oh, and when they do, the next news item        at Boston, Bourne, Grantham, Grimsby,
is usually a bad news report.                   Horncastle, London and Louth.   Members
    Have you noticed when it comes to                                                           REFRESHMENTS - Tea or coffee and
                                                of the LFHS are welcome to attend any or
elections and politicians, or popular and                                                       biscuits are provided (if volunteers are
                                                all of the above branch meetings. All the
successful celebrities and sports stars there                                                   available) towards the end of the meeting.
                                                branches are partly funded by the LFHS
are always people who enjoy scratching                                                          We ask for a small donation.
                                                and the Lincoln branch also raises funds
around and digging dirt to find something       by various means:
to discredit and publicly report? News                                                          COMMITTEE - The present Committee
editors are not slow encouraging reporters                                                      is made up of 6 members of the branch
                                                LFHS Publications – All the books and
and feature writers to, “Dig around a bit                                                       who meet every 2 months. The Committee
                                                microfiche published by the Society are on
and see what you can find; there has got to                                                     is formed each year at the Annual Meeting
                                                sale at Lincoln meetings. Fifteen per cent
be some dirt on them somewhere.”                                                                in February and volunteers for Committee
                                                of the proceeds are kept by the branch for
    Here’s the thought as Easter is here                                                        would be very welcome. Please put your
soon: They tried to dig up dirt about           its own funds.
                                                                                                name forward to the Chairman of the
Jesus but found nothing and made false                                                          branch if you wish to help.
accusations in order to crucify Him. But        Federation and other publications – A
we, whether we are an acclaimed public          wide range of general books published by
                                                                                                MEETINGS - We meet the second
figure or simply who we are, we all             the Federation of Family History Societies,
                                                                                                Saturday of the month (excluding
probably have something hidden in the           Society of Genealogists and other bodies
                                                                                                December). The September meeting is
dirt that we want to stay buried. There is      are sold at Lincoln meetings. Ten per cent
                                                                                                arranged as a members outing.
a Bible proverb, “He who earnestly seeks        of the proceeds are kept by the branch for
                                                                                                    Meetings are held in Bracebridge
good will find favour, but trouble will         its own funds.
                                                                                                Heath village hall which is open from
come to him who seeks evil,” (Proverbs
                                                                                                1.30 pm. Notices are given at 2.00pm
11:27). The simple truth is that it is easy     Second Hand Bookstall – Contains family
                                                                                                and the main part of the meeting follows.
to discredit people, and none of us can         and local history books and magazines at
                                                                                                This is usually a talk either on family or
honestly claim to be squeaky clean.             much reduced prices as well as other books
    Before God we are all the same and                                                          local history. Refreshments are served at
                                                on various topics. Donations of items for
nothing is hidden from Him. The Bible                                                           approximately 3.15. From 1.30 to 2.00 and
                                                this bookstall are always welcome. All
clearly states that everyone, all of us, has                                                    from 3.15 – 4.00 there is time to visit the
                                                proceeds go to branch funds.
sinned, (Romans 3:23). Jesus Christ said,                                                       bookstalls, use the help desk and request
“For nothing is secret that will not be                                                         items from the branch library. There are
                                                A Raffle is held at every Lincoln meeting.
revealed, nor anything hidden that will not                                                     always experienced members around who
                                                The prize is half the proceeds, up to £15 in
be known and come to light,” (Luke 8:17).                                                       are happy to advise on research. You will
                                                the form of a voucher that can be spent on
    The GOOD NEWS is that “If we                                                                be asked to sign in when you arrive at a
                                                either the LFHS or Federation bookstalls.
confess our sins, He (GOD) is faithful and                                                      meeting and your membership number
                                                The voucher must be used by November in
just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us                                                      will be requested. You will also need
                                                the year of issue.
from all unrighteousness,” (1 John 1:9).                                                        your membership number if you wish to
God wipes our slate clean, “I will not                                                          borrow items from the Branch library. An
remember their sins and evil deeds any          THE LINCOLN BRANCH LIBRARY
                                                                                                annual programme is issued each October.
longer,” (Hebrews 8:12). The old hymn           - This is totally separate from the Society
                                                                                                Spare programmes are always available at
says of Jesus, the Saviour, “He died that       Library which is held at Monks Way and
                                                                                                meetings.   We hope that you will find the
we might be forgiven.”                          contains items the Lincoln Branch has
                                                                                                meetings useful and that you will continue
    At Faith Christian Fellowship we            purchased or been given. It includes the
                                                                                                to attend Lincoln Branch.
would love to tell you about God’s love         1881 CD and census fiche for Lincolnshire
                                                                                                    The committee are always seeking
revealed through Jesus Christ and how to        and other counties, books on various
                                                                                                ideas for speakers and topics-please feel
get rid of the “bad news” about our lives.      Lincolnshire villages, some IGI and other
                                                                                                free to approach any committee member
We meet each Sunday at 10.30 a.m. in            items including the Lincolnshire Archives
                                                                                                with your ideas.
North Hykeham Memorial Hall. A warm             CD ROMS and some genealogy reference
friendly welcome awaits you.                    books. Items from this library can be
                                                                                                The Lincoln Branch Contact is:
                                                kept for a month and must be returned to
For more details call us on 01522 – 509613,                                                     Paul Smith
                                                Lincoln branch. If you wish to view the
or write to:-                                                                                   lincolnbranch@lincolnshirefhs.org.uk
                                                list of acquisitions please ask the librarian
Faith Christian Fellow (FCF) Lincoln.                                                           Tel 01522 680275
                                                on duty.
Memorial Hall, Newark Road,                                                                     OR psmithcycle@googlemail.com
North Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 9RY                 HELP DESK - A variety of reference
Pastor: Rev. Peter Ronald.                      books and an experienced member of the
Assistant Pastor: Rev Martin Scoley.            branch is usually available to give advice
Associate Pastor FCF & Lamplighters:
                                                and assistance.   A microfiche viewer is
Rev. Ken Ryder.

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PUZZLE TIME                                ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
                                                                                           Each number in the
                                                                                           grid on the left cor-
                                                                                           responds to a letter
                                                                                           of the alphabet, and
                                                                                           as in a crossword
                                                                                           each horizontal or
                                                                                           vertical line of white
                                                                                           spaces should make
                                                                                           a word.

                                                                                           To start off we have
                                                                                           given you some let-
                                                                                           ters and their corre-
                                                                                           sponding numbers,
                                                                                           fill them in to the
                                                                                           grid and see if you
                                                                                           can work out what
                                                                                           the other letters are.

                                                                                           Hint: It helps to fill
                                                                                           each new letter you
                                                                                           have discovered un-
                                                                                           derneath its corre-
                                                    Puzzle kindly supplied by Fred Ellis
                                                                                           sponding number in
                                                                                           the table below.

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     CURL TOY RING                                                                          give a new
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     The Final Answer
     (Puzzle solution on page 30)

      Hykeham Social Club
             (HG) Moor Lane LN6 9AA

        New members always welcome
                  Snooker · Pool
              Traditional pub games
                  Sky Sports TV
       Fully air conditioned function room
                 available for hire
           Drinks at reasonable prices

       Telephone 01522 880090
       Email. hykehamsocial@yahoo.com

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NORTH KESTEVEN
                    SCHOOL NEWS
North Kesteven School                            As we move into Spring, our Student
League Table Success                          Leadership Team continue with their quest
In January the Department for Education
released league tables reflecting how
well students performed in the 2014
                                                                                            with any donations to get them started.
examination period. We are extremely
                                                                                            Here are three of our Student Leadership
proud to announce that North Kesteven
                                                                                            Team proudly displaying the Eco Garden
School has retained its position as one of
                                                                                            Sign made for them by our Technology
the top performing schools in the Lincoln
                                                                                            Department, (see photo above)
area with the percentage of our students
                                                                                                Our school enjoys its links with the local
achieving 5 GCSE’s A*-C (including
                                                                                            primary schools and as the year progresses
English and Maths) well above both
                                                                                            we look forward to more opportunities to
national and local figures!   We believe
                                                                                            welcome the primary staff and students to
that these results are due to our fantastic
                                                                                            North Kesteven School. Maths teachers,
students, inspiring teaching and a creative
                                                                                            along with a team of NK Year 8 students
learning environment.
                                                                                            have recently been on several visits to
    As promised in the February edition
                                              to renovate the Eco Garden within our         Manor Leas Primary School helping
here is a quick update about our Year 11
                                              school grounds. We hope that in time this     them to create a ‘Probability Fair’.   The
student Alex Brown who recently enjoyed
                                              space can be used for lessons during the      Primary School Dance Festival is the next
a week’s work experience at the BBC
                                              warmer months as well as providing space      big event in our primary transition diary
Radio One studios in London. Here he is
                                              for Science experiments, encouraging          held in the fabulous on site facility, The
pictured with presenter Nick Grimshaw,
                                              wildlife and producing fruit and vegetables   Terry O’Toole Theatre. We can’t wait to
Alex described his experience as “the best
                                              to be used by students and staff. If you      see some very creative performances, with
time of my life...I’ve learnt so much and
                                              have any gardening equipment that you no      our visitors expressing themselves through
have made so many contacts”
                                              longer use, our students would be thrilled    the medium of Dance.

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SWAN COLONY
 BEAVER SCOUTS
A     s the Colony has had several new
      members over the past weeks and also
sent some to Cubs, the Lodges (teams that
the Beavers are in) had too many Beavers
in some and too few in others, therefore,
it was time to even things up a little
before a game of back breaking skittles.
The Communicator award was again the
theme for the evening. The Colony chatted
about the emergency services and which
service should be called depending on
the situation. Each Lodge then created
a scenario involving the service of their
choice, and then performed it for the rest
of the Colony. One Lodge had chosen the        one - trying to land a beanbag in a hoop.
ambulance service to attend an accident        Then it was quite a sad part of the evening
but whilst waiting for said ambulance          as we said goodbye to four Beavers who
gave the victim CPR, however, from what        have moved on to the Cub Pack. Most
I saw the victim would probably be better      of them had been with us for the full two
waiting for the ambulance. I think we          years, but they will all be missed.
need to organise a First Aid programme
in the future! Another Lodge had a very        Having sent four Beavers to the Cub Pack
observant Beaver who pretended to spot         the previous week, it was time to Invest
someone drowning, the lifeboat eventually      another Beaver into the Colony. The
arrived to rescue the casualty, whilst the     Investiture was followed by an energetic
third Lodge not only called the police to an   game of snowballs - these were made
attempted street robbery, they also helped     by the Beavers screwing up small sheets
the victim. The fourth Lodge helped an         of scrap paper. The Colony divided into
accident victim and called an ambulance.       two teams and the aim was to land as
The evening finished with parachute            many snowballs as possible in the other
games, which all the Beavers enjoyed,          teams half of the hall, but of course
especially trying to make Billy Beaver hit     snowballs could also be thrown back. At
the ceiling.                                   least they were not as cold and messy as
                                               real ones. Ladybird then told the Colony
Most of the Colony have now earned             about her experiences in Norway where
the Communicator award, so time for            she had been on a visit to learn how the
something completely different, but not        Norwegian children are schooled. The
before we had Invested another Beaver          Beavers thought it was a great idea that the
into the Colony. As Burns Night was
approaching we talked about Scotland and
some of the Beavers ideas as to what the
country etc was like. They found it strange
that Burns Night is just as important as
Christmas in Scotland, looks of disbelief
all round. Men in skirts came into the
conversation, but it was explained they are
called kilts rather than skirts. The Beavers
also seemed to know about haggis and
the tradition of piping in the haggis was
told. They guessed quite easily that tatties
were potatoes but could not work out that
neeps were turnips, not that they liked the                                                   younger children’s lessons are all outdoors
sound of that. Nessie was also discussed                                                      and consist of sledging and walking and
and after colouring a picture of a piper                                                      learning in the woods. Formal schooling
in highland dress some of the Beavers                                                         does not start until seven years of age. The
had time to draw their own version of the                                                     only surviving Viking ship is in Norway
monster. The Colony had also learnt that                                                      and so the Beavers coloured pictures of
the game of golf was invented in Scotland                                                     a Viking. This was followed by a game
and although we could not play golf the                                                       involving the names of animals that live in
Beavers had their own version of a hole in
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SWAN COLONY                                                          Boot remover or weaponry? The cubs were in two minds
 BEAVER SCOUTS                                    was going on in their minds? Then one of        Everyone enjoyed an excellent production.
           Continued from page 17                 the Leader’s pointed to the egg boxes - all     They have made a wooden boot remover
                                                  became clear. However, the object they          to take home. Somehow, within minutes,
                                                  were asked to create, with their parents        they decided the boot remover was really
Norway and then one last game - see how
                                                  help, was a Viking ship - Ladybird had          some sort of machine gun!! They had no
quickly the snowballs can be thrown into
                                                  told them the previous week that she had        encouragement from the leaders at all.
a bin, which meant a tidy hall once more.
                                                  learned during her trip to Norway that          Still, hopefully they will make good use
                                                  they had the only original Viking ship in       of them. We are hoping to take them to
Something a little different as we had
                                                  the World. I must say there were some           see the Hykeham fire engine soon, which
invited parents to join us for the evening.
                                                  wonderful models. There was supposed            should be cool. Pancake Day will have
After our usual opening ceremony and
                                                  to be a break for drinks but the parents        been and gone by the time you read this,
welcoming the parents it was time for a
                                                  seemed pretty intent on their models and        and that is usually very messy but the Cubs
creative session.   Butterfly had brought
                                                  the evening passed very quickly, no time        always enjoy it.
along three large containers full of a
                                                  for the quiz that had been planned. At least
selection of tops from milk bottles,                                                              I recently took on board four new Cubs
                                                  Butterfly ended up with only two boxes to
deodorant bottles, laundry bottles and                                                            from Beavers and four Cubs will soon
                                                  put back in the roof (well for long suffering
many others, plus cereal boxes, kitchen                                                           move on to Scouts. That is the nature of
                                                  husband to put back in the roof). At the
rolls and lots of egg boxes (all of this stored                                                   Scouting - we start with Beavers and move
                                                  closing ceremony most of the Colony
in the roof space much to husbands utter                                                          through the sections and onto adulthood,
                                                  received certificates and badges for the
delight!!). When the Beavers were asked                                                           hopefully as highly respected citizens
                                                  work they had done on the Communicator          and future adult leaders to train further
what they thought they were going to
                                                  activity award.                                 generations to think of others before
create the first answer, much to everyone’s
surprise and puzzlement was a hen. Several                                                        themselves!
                                                  Swan Colony meets at St. Hugh’s Church
others guessed castle and space ship but
                                                  Hall, Harewood Crescent, North Hykeham          There are two Cub Packs who meet at
then another came up with chicken - what
                                                  on a Wednesday evening (6.pm – 7.30)            6.15pm on Monday nights in St Hugh’s
                                                  and their leaders are Butterfly, Ladybird       Church Hall and 6.00pm on Thursday’s at
                                                  and Dragonfly. There is also a second           The Ark on Moor Lane. They are happy to
                                                  Beaver Colony, which meets at All Saints        accept boys and girls from 8 to 10 years
                                                  Church Hall, Moor Lane, North Hykeham           old, and they can visit just for a few nights
                                                                                                  to see if they like it.
                                                  on a Friday evening (6.00 – 7.30) and their
                                                  leaders are Kanga, Roo and Joey. The cost
                                                                                                  If interested in any information please
                                                  of all this fun – just £10 per month. If you
                                                                                                  contact: -
                                                  have a child wishing to join either Beaver
                                                                                                  Keith Sampson; Group Scout Leader on
                                                  Colony please ring 01522 889397.
                                                                                                  01522 683795 or 07732534451 or
                                                                                                  kg.sampson@ntlworld.com
                                                  Cubs Winter report
                                                  With Xmas over, the Cubs have come
                                                                                                  Or myself; Derek Hearne:
                                                  back to the Pack ready for fun and games.
                                                                                                  Cub Scout Leader on 01522 690591 or
                                                  Those we have in plenty. They have
                                                                                                  derekhearne@btinternet.com
                                                  already been to see the Panto the Three
                                                  Musketeers at the Terry O Toole theatre.

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March
                                                                                             05       Town Council
                                                                                             11       Community & Services
     The free of charge Sunday music after-     In July (Date TBC)                           18       Annual Town Meeting
     noons on the Village Green are cur-                                                     19       Planning & Development
                                                URS Summerfest! (Search Ultimate
     rently being organised. All events will                                                 25       Open Spaces & Recreation
                                                Rock School on Facebook for more
     have hot food, ice cream and inflatable
                                                details)
     play equipment for the children (at a                                                   April
     small cost.) There will be an additional   Also coming up
                                                                                             01       Neighbourhood Planning
     Mayoral charity fundraiser event in        April and September fun fairs on the         02       Planning & Development
     May to mark the end of my Mayoral          Village Green.                               09       Finance & Policy
     year. All musical acts are subject to                                                   15       Community & Services
                                                The following events will be held on
     final confirmation.                                                                     23       Planning & Development
                                                Witham Fields, Fen Lane:
     The Events (All taking place 15.00 -                                                    29       Neighbourhood Planning
                                                April 20th - April 22nd                      30       Town Council
     17.00:)
                                                Pinder’s Circus will be the first (animal-
     May 3rd -     The Snogs (70s Rock) &                                                    May
                                                free) circus to come to North Hykeham
     TBC
                                                in many years.                               07       Finance & Policy
     Jun 14th -   Glam (70s Glam Rock) &                                                     13       Open Spaces & Recreation
                                                August 22nd - 12.30 to 23.00
     DuKebox (80s)                                                                           14       Annual Town Council
                                                The return of Fake Festivals! (See the
     Jul 12th -   Punch the Monkey (indie
                                                                                             Agendas for upcoming meetings are available on the
                                                next page for details)
     rock) & Stolen Fridays (classic pop)                                                    Town Council website, Twitter & Facebook (as listed
                                                                                             below)
                                                Please support your local town events!
     Aug 9th -      Percussions Guns & Re-
                                                For more information check our web-
     lentless (Rockabilly)
                                                site, FB & Twitter.
     Sep 13th - Soul Summit (Soul) &
                                                                                             On March 18 at the Civic Offices on
     Ready Steady Sixties
                                                                                             Fen Lane, residents of North Hykeham
     Other events on the Village Green as-                                                   are invited to attend the Annual Town
     sociated with the local council:                                                        Meeting. This is a chance for the local
     April 4th - 13.00 to 17.00                                                              people of North Hykeham to discover
                                                                                             what the council has achieved during
     Hykeham Churches Together - Easter
                                                                                             the year and pose questions.
     Family Fun & Celebration                                       Cllr Mark Reynolds
                                                               Mayor of North Hykeham

                                                      Telephone: 01522 681 537
                                        Email: townclerk@northhykehamtowncouncil.gov.uk
                                              Follow us on TWITTER @NorthHykehamTC
                                         Find us on Facebook: North Hykeham Town Council
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                                         NEWSLETTER - North Hykeham Town Council - SPRING 2015
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Hykeham In Bloom is set to                 available for business/charities/
                                           expand to the Arches (Artwork area)        families and local residents.
                                           opposite All Saints Church during
                                                                                      Hykeham In Bloom Gardening Club- I
                                           March. This will consist of three one
                                                                                      would once again like to thank you
                                           metre square wooden planters. We
                                                                                      all for your help over the last three
                                           hope that you feel that the floral
                                                                                      years. It is very much appreciated.
                                           planters around the Town create a
                                           splash of colour and enhance the           NHTC - 01522 681537
                                           appearance of North Hykeham.               Cllr Mark Reynolds - 01522 694638
                                           In 2012, we had five planters. This        mark.reynolds2003@virgin.net
                                           has now grown to fifteen including
                                           the three for the Artwork area.)
                                           CAN YOU HELP US? If you have
                                           10-15 minutes to spare, just once a
                                           month, to carry out light weeding
                                           (no watering) I would very much ap-
   “North Hykeham Arches - 2013”
                                           preciate it. Please contact us.
Soon to be the new home of a Hykeham                                                                     Cllr Mark Reynolds
           in bloom planter.               Some planter sponsorships are also                       Mayor of North Hykeham

                                                                                       North Hykeham Town Council wel-
                                                                                       comes volunteers for a variety of
                                                                                       occasions. These can range from
 After the huge success of the 2014        for a FREE ticket to 'The Big Fake
                                                                                       getting involved with the Neigh-
 event, FAKE FESTIVALS returns to          Festival' 2015 in Thoresby Park,
                                                                                       bourhood Plan to helping run Town
 North Hykeham in 2015!                    Newark
                                                                                       events. The Council would like to
 Early bird tickets are available to       The 2015 event in North Hykeham             invite anyone who is interested in
 buy on fakefestivals.co.uk at £16.50      will feature 3 top UK tribute acts:         becoming a volunteer. Contact can
 for adults, £9.00 for ages 10-17 and                                                  be made via the office or your local
 £42.00 for a family ticket (2 adults,                                                 Town Council Member.
 2 youths.) Ages 9 and under go free!
 The event will take place on the
 22nd August from 12.30pm to
 11pm at Witham Fields, Fen Lane,                                                      Parliamentary, District and Town
 North Hykeham.                                                                        Council elections will take place on
 There's the usual Fake Festival out-                                                  Thursday 7th May. The Town Coun-
 side 'Entertainment Zone' for kids,                                                   cil would welcome members of the
 food traders and licensed ar.                                                         community to stand for election.
                                                                                       Further information can be ob-
 Don't forget, once you've bought
                                                                                       tained via the contact details on the
 your ticket it can also be redeemed
                                                                                       first page.

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Free badminton evening
at Priory Witham
Anyone interested in playing badminton
is invited to attend a free session this
month at Priory Witham Academy.
    On Monday 16 March, 7pm – 9pm,
players are invited to come along and
take part in a free social badminton
session.
    Hayley Cook, from Priory Witham
Badminton, said:
    “Social badminton is all about
having fun and taking part – we’re
always looking for new players and it
doesn’t matter if you can’t attend every
week. Our open evening is for anyone
thinking about playing a bit more
badminton; all abilities welcome!”
    The session will take place in the
sports hall at Priory Witham Academy
on De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7DT.
Sessions normally cost £3 per person.
For more information, contact Hayley
on 07917 776 866 or
hayleycook27@googlemail.com.

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N   eil Buck, owner of The Personnel
         Dept HR Management services
     company in North Hykeham, has
                                                  With only 9 weeks to go, taking the
                                                  time to train in his lunch breaks and
                                                  on Sunday mornings the commitment
     chosen to raise money for a worthwhile       has been difficult, but worth it. “I know
     charity when he runs the 26.2 mile           it’s going to be tough, especially as I
     London Marathon on Sunday 26th April.        have never ran a marathon before –

     Local businessman gets his
     running shoes on for charity…
     Running in aid of Child Bereavement          the most I’ve ever done is the Lincoln
     UK after being inspired by others            10K a couple of times a few years
     around him, Neil explained “As a             ago. I think the main challenge is a
     parent to a young daughter myself I          mental one and I’ll just have to hobble
     can’t begin to imagine having to cope if     to the finish line if I have to but I’m
     I lost her. This charity gives great help    nevertheless looking forward to it and
     and support to parents and children          hopefully raising some money for this
     when their loved ones are taken away.        worthwhile charity”.
     I also followed the local Claudia’s
     Cause story that ended sadly recently        If you would like to make a donation to
     and know a few parents unfortunately         the charity, Neil has set up a page on
     affected by their own personal loss. It      www.justgiving.com/NEIL-BUCK74
     was therefore a cause I really wanted
     to support.                                  Neil Buck, MD The Personnel Dept

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STAGE
  WHISPERS
       ACTion Community
 Theatre Co. in Residence at
 The Terry O’Toole Theatre

CELEBRATING OUR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY!
In January, we opened our 5th anniversary season with ‘The Three
Musketeers: La Pantomime!’, which played to packed houses and
garnered an excellent review from NODA East Midlands [National
Operatic & Dramatic Association].

We’ve been keeping this quiet until after panto, but we can now
reveal that ACTion will be adapting the classic children’s story The
Wolves of Willoughby Chase for our spring 2015 production.

Every May, ACTion stages a family-friendly show; we have had
great success with productions of other classic stories, including The
Railway Children, Tom’s Midnight Garden and The Wind In The
Willows, but this year our members wanted to do something really
special.

Lizza Aiken, daughter of acclaimed children’s author, Joan Aiken, has
very kindly granted ACTion special permission to adapt her mother’s
most famous book, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, which is a
lively adventure story featuring three feisty children, a wicked
governess, a master forger and, of course, the wolves of the title.
This will be the first time ACTion has created an original piece of
children’s theatre and we are looking forward to staging a fantastic
production for our audiences.”

The company will follow the May family show with the acclaimed            New members are very welcome to come along and try out for
comedy-drama Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn in October                   a part, or get involved behind the scenes.  Call the theatre office
and complete the year with a magical, festive staging of Dickens’         on 01522 870251 or go to
classic A Christmas Carol in December.                                    www.actioncommunitytheatre.com for further information.

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The club deliver football for two teams
                                                                                              at U9’s with a drive to grow further in
                                                                                              forthcoming seasons. Since forming, the
                                                                                              club have made real strides in achieving
                                                                                              the FA Charter Standard Award.
                                                                                                  The Lincolnshire FA would like to
                                                                                              congratulate all involved with Hykeham
                                                                                              J.F.C. and look forward to supporting their
                                                                                              development as a club in the future.”
                                                                                                  Club Founder and Director of Football,
                                                                                              Lee Griffin said “Achieving FA Chartered
                                                                                              Standard status within a few months of
                                                                                              our conception demonstrates the passion
Hykeham JFC raises the bar on junior football                                                 and drive in our mission to provide quality
Lincolnshire Football                                          areas and lead the field in    junior football training and matches in a
Association has awarded                                        promoting best football        safe and fun environment.”
Hykeham JFC with the                                           practice both on and off the       The benefits for an FA Charter
prestigious FA Charter                                         pitch.                         Standard club include free tickets
Standard Club Award for                                            Committee      members     upon application for England youth
grassroots football.                                           from      Hykeham       JFC    and women’s international’s, local in-
                                                               were presented with the        service FA/McDonald’s coaching events,
The FA Charter Standard                                        award by representatives       administration support sessions and
programme was established                                     from Lincolnshire FA on         support with funding applications.
to help Clubs improve                                        the 29th January 2015 at             Achieving an FA Charter Standard
the quality of coaching,                                   their home training ground         Club Award, demonstrates to all members,
administration,         player                           in North Hykeham.           Chris    parents, sponsors and the public, that
development and safeguarding                           Funnell, Lincolnshire FA Football      the Club offers well-organised and safe
children. The FA Charter Standard                Development Officer said “Hykeham            opportunities for all; this intrinsic benefit
is awarded to clubs like Hykeham JFC           J.F.C. have established as a new grassroots    is the reason why clubs work towards the
who have made improvements in these            junior football team for the 14-15 season.     kite mark.

Millennium Green Volunteer Group
Millennium Green in North Hykeham is one of the high quality
green spaces situated in the Witham Valley Country Park. Around a
peaceful lake is a mile long footpath popular with walkers, joggers,
dog walkers and bird watchers.
    The Watch NK Rangers from Hill Holt Wood maintain and care
for the Green working closely with Countryside NK.

                                                                           On a Monday morning starting at 10am, the 1Life Countryside
                                                                       NK Officer can be found on the Green carrying out a litter pick
                                                                       with a group of volunteers. If you would like to help maintain this
                                                                       important habitat, why not come along and join in. It’s a great way
                                                                       to be active in the outdoors and meet new people.
                                                                           Well behaved dogs are welcome.

                                                                       For further details
                                                                       e-mail countrysidenk@1life.co.uk
                                                                       The litter picking equipment is also available for use by groups
                                                                       and organisations in the Witham Valley Country Park/LN6 area.
                                                                          For free use of the litter picking equipment contact 01529
                                                                       308146 or e-mail withamvalleycp@n-kesteven.gov.uk

                                                                       Funded by the LN6 Active Community Grant Scheme.

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  noticeboard 1                                                                         The next Big breakfast in St. Hugh’s Church Hall
                                                                                          on Harewood Crescent is on Sat March 21st.
                                                                                   If you have not already sampled one of the Big breakfasts
                                                                                            give it a try , you will not be disappointed.
           FRIENDS OF LING MOOR

                Future Events                    Bibs & Braces, Baby & Toddler Group                          COFFEE MORNING
      Spring Pamper Evening – 24 Apr 15             A small friendly group that meets
      Summer Fair – Saturday 20 June 15           MONDAYS 10-11.30am, during term                   11th April 2015 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
                                                time only, at North Hykeham Methodist               at Swallowbeck Methodist Church,
     These are events are open to the whole                                                                  Newark Road, Lincoln
                                                  Church Hall. Come join us for toys,
      community, more information can be                                                            cakes, books, bric a brace and numer-
      found on facebook – www.facebook.
                                                   craft activities, play and song, plus
                                                                                                                ous other things
             com/friendsoflingmoor                    story-time with refreshments.
                                                                                                    in aid of New Life Children’s Centre
                                                                                                          Gambia and Church Funds
                                                                                                       Do come along and bring a friend.
     FCF Lincoln Healing Service                      Open day at the Lincolnshire
                                                        Road Transport Museum
              7:00 pm                                Easter Sunday, April 5th 2015                         ARK COMMUNITY SHOP
      Sunday 15th March 2015                                10 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                NORTH HYKEHAM
         The Memorial Hall                        Free bus and car rides-double decker
                                                            City tour @5pm.                         The Ark Community Shop in Moor Lane
         317 Newark Road                                                                            North Hykeham sells Ladies, Men’s and
              LN6 9RY                                 Stalls /great snacks hot and cold             Children’s clothing, bric a brac, books,
       Tel. No. 01522 509613                                    drinks available                         jigsaws, toys and much more.
                                                         Admission £6 accompanied                   OPENING TIMES :- Monday, Tuesday,
                                                            children under 18 free                   Wednesday and Friday 10AM – 2 PM
                                               Free frequent classic bus services from Lin-         			 T h u r s -
            ACTion Community                   coln city centre [railway station] and park and                day 10 AM – 12 PM
            Theatre Company                    ride from Teal Park, Whisby Road just off            Bargains for everyone, donations grate-
                                               the A46 Lincoln bypass/Whisby roundabout              fully received and helpers welcome.
        Tuesday evenings 7.00pm                               both start at 10am.                     Contact Yvonne on Lincoln 884192
        Sunday afternoons 3.00pm               Parking at our Museum on Whisby Road LN6
       at The Terry O’Toole Theatre            3QT is limited to blue badge holders and vis-
          NK Centre Moor Lane                               iting classic vehicles.
                                                                                                       BASSINGHAM & DISTRICT WI
         North Hykeham LN6 9AX                           For more details see our                               CRAFT FAIR
              Find out more:                             website www.lvvs.org.uk                             Sunday 8th March
            Tel: 01522 870251                                                                                  Hammond Hall
      actioncommunitytheatre@gmail.com                                                                          Bassingham
                                                                                                                  LN5 9HQ
                                                       Hykeham Camera Club
                                                                                                            10.00 am to 3.00 pm
                                                 www.hykehamcameraclub.vpweb.co.uk
          HYKEHAM BINGO CLUB                                                                           A variety of stall including craft
              Tuesday Evening                  Would you like to learn more about your                  Refreshments served all day
               Entrance £1.20                  camera and at the same time enjoy a pleas-
            Doors Open 7:00 PM                 ant evening. Then come and join us at the                      Further details:
                                               Hykeham Ark which is situated behind North               Sandra Nelson 01522 788213
            Eyes Down 7:30 PM
                                                            Hykeham Church.
             The Memorial Hall
         317 Newark Road LN6 9RY               We meet on every 4th Tuesday of the month
           Tel. No. 01522 509613               at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. We have experi-
                                               enced photographers giving educational                         A New Age Fare.
                                                 talks on various aspects of photography.                  Saturday 28th March.
                                                                                                     At Rustons Sport and Social club
       A charity night of mediumship           We also have photo shoots going out to                Newark Road Lincoln LN6 8RN.
           Monday 23rd March.                  various places FREE to practice your pho-                          Free entry.
                                               tography in which you can enter our monthly                    We open at 10am
     At the Boiler House Birchwood                 competition and win very nice prizes.
                                                                                                              and close at 3pm.
            Lincoln LN6 OTL.
                                               Also we have a raffle with great prizes. So!          There will be a range of stalls a raf-
     The tickets are £6, available                                                                         fle and a childs raffle.
                                               If you would like to enjoy just two hours a
     from Paulette on 07434416130.             month with your camera, why not call me on            There will be two Mediums for one
          Doors open at 6.30pm.                   07790636670 (Pete). You won’t regret it.                     to one readings.
                                                                                                     Readings can be pre booked on
     The charity is guide dogs for the         Children wanting to learn camera will be wel-                    07434416130.
                    blind.                     come with parents. Membership fee is only             The mediums will be Nicola Ton-
                                               £6 per year, plus £2 on the night, plus free
       The medium is Sheila James.                                                                      sager and Brigette Harrison.
                                                        teas/coffees and biscuits.
                                                                                                     The charity is the dogs trust. All
                All Welcome.
                                                       Look forward to meeting you                                 welcome.

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HYKEHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
     “If it sounds too good to be true, then it      If Spring is looking likely to spring upon
     probably will be”.                              us when you are reading this and you are
     This is a good rule to have at the front of     tempted to get out into your garden, please
     your mind whenever you open the door or         remember basic safety issues. Lock your
     answer the phone to complete strangers          door after you and take the keys with you
     offering you help you didn’t know you           and after doing any work, remember to put
     need and probably do not want anyway. An        all tools and equipment away safely in a
     even better rule is to not open the door to     locked garage or shed, well away from any
     strangers, unless you put on a sturdy door      windows. A bit of a bind, perhaps, but so
     chain and not to answer the phone if the        is having to buy replacements for stolen
     number shown is not one you recognise.          stuff.

     The scammers are getting more and more          It is a good idea to have your post code
     desperate to steal your money, and, in          imprinted on good value items, such as
     some cases, your good name, so do take          mowers, cycles and garden swings. The
     care. When once calls from Canada and           police do this, so contact them for news of
     India we suspect, now we can add Iceland        the next session.
     and Egypt to that list of countries where a
     lot of scams originate. Some are even more      If, on the other hand, we are still in the grips
     clever and although the call starts overseas    of winter and you turn your car engine on
     it is channelled through a number in this       ages before you go out to warm up your
     country. Similarly, those of us who have        car and choke people walking past, please
     a computer and use e-mail or one of the         do not leave keys in. Otherwise a cold car
     social network sites, such as Facebook and      might not be the problem after all.
     Twitter and others are being targeted by
     scammers. I recently had an email from a        Happy, blessed and a safe Easter to you all.
     young woman who said she had found my           Jill
     email address from Facebook and would I
     please reply to her as she had something
     really important to tell me. It was all
     nonsense of course, and I certainly did not
     reply to her and I would advise you not to
     do so, either. Facebook is a good case in
                                                     Puzzle time
     point: never accept a friend request from
     someone you do not know as it will most
     likely be from someone trying to access
                                                     solutions (p12)
     your computer and all your personal
     details. Also, be careful about ‘liking’
     pages as these can be scams, too.

     I recently had some work done in my house.
     It took four times longer than originally
     estimated and the workers did not always
     turn up when they said they would. I had to
     go out from time to time and the workers
     asked me to leave keys under a wheelie bin
     for them. I didn’t, of course. Just recently,
     though, I noticed that a wheelie bin had
     been moved, presumably by someone
     looking for keys, as I had been out of the
     house. So, if you really must leave keys
                                                      MERRY GO ROUND
     outside your home and do not have a good             SOLUTIONS
     neighbour, keep moving them around: the
     bad people know the usual places. I know          1. HALL PORTER
     it was someone of ill-will who moved my
     bin because it was the brown bin which has
                                                       2. MAIL ROBBER
     not moved since last October and is in the       3. COUNTRY GIRL
     wrong place to be used to leap over a fence
     by one of the cats that use my garden as a        FINAL ANSWER:
     toilet.
                                                          CLOTHING

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Minister’s                                        disappearing from our society.
                                                      There’s something else that disappears
                                                                                                There are services every Sunday at North
                                                                                                Hykeham Methodist Church, Chapel Lane

Musings                                           from, or takes a less important place in
                                                  our lives, if we’re not careful – and that
                                                  is spending time with God. Sometimes
                                                                                                at 10.45am and at Swallowbeck Methodist
                                                                                                Church, Newark Road at 10.30am.
                                                                                                Everyone is very welcome to come along.
It’s time to write another magazine article       we are simply too busy to pray! We are
– and it doesn’t seem two minutes since I         so busy that we squeeze God out of our        Advanced notices
wrote the last one.  How time flies and how       lives – when all the time God is longing      Swallowbeck Methodist Church 2nd April
busy our lives have become. I’m sure that         that we commune with him and enjoy His        – Maundy Thursday – Day of Prayer
isn’t always a good idea.                         company. I heard this comment recently        finishing with Service of Holy Communion
    I sense that so often we have lost the        “Nothing is more important to Me than My      at 7pm
ability to stand and stare – to wonder at         relationship with you”- God. God says that
the beauty of God’s creation, to marvel at        to all of us – but do we take it seriously?   North Hykeham Methodist Church – 3rd
all that He has given us. We don’t have           And do we say the same in response?           April - Good Friday Service – 10am
time to enjoy with our family and friends –           Jesus, in His busy schedule, with all     Good Friday - 3rd April – afternoon Service
because other things demand our attention.        the demands made on Him, made time to         on the Green – time to be confirmed
We rush here there and everywhere because         pray. He often went up mountains on his       Easter Saturday – 4th April – Easter
our world demands it and every time we            own and enjoyed his Father’s company.         Celebration on the Green – details to be
receive an e-mail or text message we feel         Perhaps we should try to do a similar thing   confirmed.
we have to answer immediately because             and then we’ll appreciate both God and all    Easter Sunday – 5th April – Services at
things simply won’t wait. The ability to          He’s given us all the more.                   normal times.
live life to the full and revel in all that we    Rev Susan Chambers 01522 681655
have and all that is around us seems to be        revsue@btinternet.com

                                                                                                except Bank Holidays).

    North Hykeham Library                                                                       Story Time for the under 5s is on
                                                                                                Tuesday 17th March 2.00 – 2.30 p.m.
   Join us at North Hykeham Library this          selection of CDs and DVDs are available
   Spring. As well as an excellent selection      for hire at a small extra charge, starting    Joining the library is free, quick and
   of good books, there are a large number        from only 50p for a week’s hire. We also      easy. The Library is on Middle Street,
   of computers available to use with a           have a range of greetings cards available     North Hykeham LN6 9QX. North
   wealth of information online to explore,       for sale at £1 each. Books can be borrowed    Hykeham library is open:
   all free of charge. There are printing         for four weeks at a time and renewed in       Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday and
   facilities available for a small fee of 10p    the library, online, or by telephone 01522    Friday 1pm-6pm and Saturday 10 am-
   per A4 black and white sheet. A large          782010 (lines open 9am - 5pm every day        1pm

1237 (North Hykeham)                                                                            other RAF aircraft when the opportunities
                                                                                                arise.
Squadron ATC                                                                                        Flying is just one of the many exciting
                                                                                                activities available as a member of the Air
Six cadets from 1237 (North Hykeham)                                                            Cadet Organisation.
Squadron, Air Cadets, travelled to                                                                  1237 (North Hykeham) Squadron meets
Royal Air Force College Cranwell for                                                            on Monday and Friday evenings between
Air Experience Flying in the Tutor T1                                                           6.45 pm and 9.15 pm, at their headquarters
training aircraft at 7 AEF (Air Experience                                                      situated in the grounds of The Sir Robert
Flight). Each cadet flew for approximately                                                      Pattinson Academy in North Hykeham.
30 minutes and for five out of the six                                                              The Squadron is always seeking to
Cadets, it was their first time in a tutor.                                                     recruit new Cadets, both male and female
        Cadets experienced the effects of                                                       aged from 12 (providing you are in year
control, navigation and aerobatics as well                                                      eight at school) to 17 years. We are also
as the opportunity to do some sightseeing                                                       looking for adult staff and committee
and take control of the aircraft themselves.                                                    members.
       Three adult Staff accompanied the                                                            If you would like a challenge and think
Cadets, (Flight Sergeant Rachel Howlett,                                                        you would be interested in the Air Cadets,
Civilian Instructors Scott Patterson and                                                        please contact Flight Lieutenant Tom
Stephanie Nock), who also got to fly.                                                           Keasley on 07804 618342. The phone line
     The weather was epic! We could even                                                        is manned on parade nights, or please leave
see the snow on the hills of Derbyshire.                                                        a message and we will get back to you.
    Flying is a normal part of the Air Cadet                                                        Alternatively you could visit the Air
career - each cadet is entitled to at least one                                                 Cadet Organisation website at-
flight per year with an RAF pilot (which          club). As well as AEF in the Tutor, cadets    www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets.
would normally cost up to £80 at a flying         also have the chance to fly in a variety of
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        Hykeham Forum Women’s Institute,
                                                     North Hykeham &
     All Saints Church Hall, Moor Lane, North
                     Hykeham.                      District Flower Club
      On Wednesday 4th March 2015 at                  will be holding an
              7.30pm, Annual Meeting.
     On Wednesday 1st April 2015 at 7.30pm,           Open Meeting on
                    “Okie Coco”                    25th March at Priory
      Visitors and new members welcome.
         For more info. tel. (01522) 682774.       City of Lincoln Acad-
                                                   emy. Skellingthorpe
            Lincoln Spiritual Association             Road, Lincoln, at
     An Evening of mediumship with Photo              7.30 p.m. when
           readings with Myrrah Hibbert
               (please bring a photo)               international flower
      Friday 27th March at South Hykeham              arranger, Andrew
       Village Hall, Boundary Lane, South
           Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NQ                 Grisewood, will be
      Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start       demonstrating. For
            Entrance is £6 on the door.
                                                     further information
     For information or to book the Memori-
                                                       please contact
     al Hall please telephone 01522 509613             01522 804830
     and ask for BOOKINGS. Bookings will
                                                     or 01522 255643.
     be taken at the Memorial Hall Office from
          10am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

                                                     April Meeting of the Lincoln & District
             HYKEHAM SHORT MAT                                                                         BIRCHWOOD AND DISTRICT FAMILY
                                                  Fuchsia/Geranium Society at South Hyke-
                  BOWLS CLUB                                                                           HISTORY GROUP meet the first Wednes-
                                                  ham Village Hall on April 2nd starting at
     Why not come and join us for Short Mat                                                            day of every month, 10am to 12 noon with
                                                                    19.30.
       Bowls on either Thursday Afternoon                                                              an optional extra hour until 1pm for research,
                                                  The Speaker being Harold Leach giving a
        2 pm - 4 pm or Thursday Evening                                                                at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
                                                  talk and PowerPoint presentation on The
                   7 pm - 9 pm.                                                                            Saints, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln.
                                                  Plants and Gardens of Cornwall. Entrance
     We’re a friendly crowd, wishing to recruit                                                        Trace your family tree. Free access to An-
                                                  Members £1, Non Members £1.50 - Tea/
            more members to join us.                                                                   cestry, Find My Past, Genealogist, Family
                                                         Coffee and Biscuits available.
     £10 annual membership and £2 per ses-                                                                   Search and many other resources.
           sion. Just come along to the                                                                Annual Membership £15 with second family
               Memorial Hall or ring                                                                   member at same address £7.50. A monthly
                                                  Hykeham Art Group meets Tuesday                      meeting fee of £2 includes refreshments.
         Denis 883348 or Peter 882811             evenings weekly from 7.00 - 9.00                        Come for a meeting with no obligation.
                                                  p.m. at South Hykeham Village Hall,                         Contact Audrey 01522 687669
                                                             Boundary Lane.
      Lincolnshire Family History Society
     Meet at Bracebridge Heath Village Hall       Bring your art materials and join us for
                                                  a pleasant social evening doing your                          Lincoln Area Dial-a-Ride
     Meetings are 1.45-4pm unless other-
                                                    own thing. Low cost membership.                    VOLUNTEER CAR DRIVERS WANTED
                   wise stated
                                                                                                               Telephone 01522 800100
           14th March Dave Kenyon
                                                                                                       Do you enjoy driving and want to make
       Lincoln’s forgotten mathematician                    Want to know more?                         a real difference to the lives of disabled
            11th April Charles Parker                     Telephone 01522 889397                       and older people who, without our ser-
          Aircraft made in Lincolnshire
                                                                                                       vice, really struggle to get out and about?
                                                                                                       We are launching a Voluntary Car Ser-
                                                             Hykeham Textile Group                     vice in your area and are actively recruit-
         A quiz with the proceeds to                  At the Memorial Hall, North Hykeham              ing volunteer drivers with a car to trans-
         Lincs & Notts air ambulance              Relax and have fun…join our friendly group:          port our vulnerable clients. Expenses of
                                                  book covering, sewing, felting, embroidery,          45p per mile will be paid for all mileage
        Friday 27th March at 7.30 pm              picture making with fabric, modern rag rug                             incurred.
          in the Social Club lounge,              making/wall hanging, (fabric supplied) but
                  Moor Lane                       you can just knit, crochet, or cross stitch. Ex-     Your volunteering commitment would be
                                                     perience not necessary, fabric supplied.          totally flexible to work around your avail-
                                                               Fridays 10am-12.30                                          ability.
     £2.00 per team member, please
                                                          £3 each week (first week free)
     pay at the door, max of 6 per team                    Tea, coffee, biscuits supplied              Contact us today on 01522 800100, or
                                                  For further details please contact June              drop in to see us at Lincoln Bus Station
                More information                         01522 695547 / 0778 623 6033                  and find out how rewarding being a driv-
             from John on 686879                    Or Sandra 01522 704060/07903 042160                            er with us can be.

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