ST HELEN’S CHURCH
Easter Draw - Many thanks to everyone who supported this event which raised £243.20 for church funds. Particular thanks go to ECBS for sponsoring the printing of the tickets again, Houldershaw’s Coal Merchants for donating coal, and The Red Lion, Stickford, for donating a Sunday Carvery meal for two for second and third prizes.
Prize-winners were:-
First Prize of £50 - Margaret Scarborough, Second Prize of coal - Katherine Bunting
Third Prize of meal - Peter Chalk
Tombola - Once again we are holding a tombola at East Kirkby Aviation Centre on Monday 29th May. If anyone would like to donate any items for this, we would be very grateful. Please take them to Tyto Alba, Cole Lane, or ring Cheryl Steele on 01205 480477.
Recycling - The church continues to collect old newspapers, card and paper for recycling, to raise funds. Please take your papers to the bins outside the Green Barn on Back Lane. Please will you flatten any cardboard boxes so that there is room for more card and keep the paper and cardboard in separate bins.
Afternoon Teas - Tea and cakes will be served at the church on Sundays 25th June, 30th July and 20th August, from 2pm to 4pm, outside if the weather is good or inside if not so good. Please support our new venture.
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Dog Fouling - It has been reported that dog walkers are not using the 5 dog bins provided around the village.
The red dog bins are situated at the following areas:-
1.The junction of Cul de Sac/Fen Road
2.On the east side of the foot bridge at the end of the Cul de Sac
3.Half way along Back Lane
4.Near the glass recycling bank at the dead end of Church Road
5.On Hagnaby Lane near the Boston Road public footpath
Dog faeces are being dumped in dykes, at the base of trees, or left in bags at the side of the road. This practice usually takes place in the evenings.
The clerk will be informing the dog warden at East Lindsey District Council.
There is a fine if the perpetrators are caught not clearing up dog faeces from footpaths, pavements, roadways, or anywhere dogs are being walked.
War Memorial - The Parish Council has tried on numerous occasions since last October to get the company who repaired the War Memorial clock to send an engineer to repair it again as it has not kept correct time or chimed properly. An engineer came in March to have a look at the clock. Due to the clock not working, condensation has settled on the cables and part of the clock mechanism causing rust to form. The engineer will be writing a report for the clock company, to date the Parish Council has not received a copy.
Potholes in the village have been reported again. Residents can also report the potholes to Lincolnshire County Council o 01522 782070, or complete a form online.
At a recent meeting with Highways potholes were discussed. The advice given was that members of the public should not fill in the potholes themselves.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be held on 2nd May 2017 at 7.30pm in Stickford Community Centre.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 9th May 2017 at 7.30pm in Stickford Community Centre. There will be a 15 minute open forum at the start of the meeting. Pam Bryant, Chairman
STICKFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Spring Fayre
Thank you to everyone who supported the Spring Fayre held on 8th April. £343 was raised for Community Centre funds.
AGM - the AGM of Stickford Community Centre will be held onTuesday 20th June at 7.30pm. Please come and show your support for the Community Centre.
Tables- there are still 4 wooden tables left for sale at £5 each. Approximately 2 feet wide by 3 feet long. Ring Jill on 01205 480249.
Red Lion Inn
May 27th from 12 noon until 5pm - Fun Dog Show, Cyder Fest and Fun afternoon at the Red Lion with some games and the return of the “Stickford Lancaster”.
There will also be a Rock ‘n Roll band at 8.30pm.
This event is for the whole village and will raise money for the Christmas barbecue and band at the church, which was so successful last year. Let’s hope for a lovely day to enjoy these events.
KEALS CLUB
We are a friendly and welcoming group for the over 55’s. We enjoy good speakers, slide shows, quizzes and games etc.
During the year we have several outings into the countryside, seaside, garden centres and shopping centres etc.
We meet on the second Tuesday in each month from 2pm to 4pm at the Community Centre, Church Road, Stickford.
Contact telephone numbers 01790763471 or 01790763297.
Mobile Library Service
The mobile library calls at Hagnaby Road from 2.30pm to 3pm on the following dates:
Tuesday 9th May
Tuesday 6th June
Tuesday 4th July
Stickford Charities
The Stickford Relief-in-Need Charity Trustees will again be offering School Clothing Vouchers to any children resident in Stickford and aged between 4 and 16 at the start of the Autumn Term in September.
Please apply in writing stating the child’s name and date of birth to Mrs Pam Bryant, Beauport, Cul-de-Sac, Stickford by Sunday 25th June 2017.
Please note that for administrative reasons applications received after 25th June 2017 cannot be considered. No reminders will be given this year.
All vouchers will be handed out at Stickford Community Centre on Tuesday 11th July 2017 between 7.00 and 8.00 p.m. Vouchers that have not been collected by 19th July 2017 will be returned to the store for a refund unless special circumstances apply. If you cannot collect your vouchers on the night please call Mrs Bryant on 01205 480410.
Katherine Bunting
May
Tuesday 2nd MayAnnual Open Parish Council Meeting
7.30 pm Stickford Community Centre
All welcome.
Sunday 7th MayHoly Communion for the Stickney Cluster
11.15 am St Helen’s Church, Stickford
Monday 8th MayWI meeting - Resolutions & members night
7.15 pm Stickford Community Centre
Visitors £2.50
Tuesday 9th May Keals Club - “Hanging Baskets” a demonstration and talk by Tom Holland.
Visitors Welcome (£1) 2 pm Stickford Community Centre
Tuesday 9th MayAnnual Parish Council Meeting - Public open forum for 15 minutes at
start of meeting
7.30 pm Stickford Community Centre
Monday 15th MayPrize Bingo
7.30pm Stickford Community Centre
Thursday 18th MayStickford Local History Group - “Flora and Fauna in Folklore”,
a talk by Chris Andrews
7.30 pm Stickford Community Centre
£2.50 non-members £1 members
Everyone welcome
Monday 22nd MayPrize Bingo
7.30pm Stickford Community Centre
Coffee Morning
Friday 26th May
10.30 am - 12 noon
Stickford Community Centre
Coffee/Tea + Cake £1
Proceeds to Stickford Community Centre
Sunday 28th MayMorning Prayer
11.15 am St Helen’s Church, Stickford
June
Sunday 11th JuneHoly Communion
11.15 am St Helen’s Church, Stickford
Monday 12th JuneWI - “”How I Got Started in Medicine”, a talk by Dr Mike Morgan. 7.15 pm Stickford Community Centre
Visitors welcome (£2.50)
Tuesday 13th JuneKeals Club - “You be the Judge”, a talk by Chrissy Chapman.
Visitors welcome (£1)
2 pm Stickford Community Centre
Thursday 15th JuneStickford Local History Group - “Lincolnshire Dialect”,
a talk by Loretta Rivett.
7.30 pm Stickford Community Centre
£2.50 non-members £1 members
Everyone welcome
AGM of Stickford Community Centre
Tuesday 20th June
7.30 pm
Stickford Community Centre
All welcome - support your Centre
Sunday 25th JuneMorning Prayer
11.15 am St Helen’s Church, Stickford
Tea and Cakes
Sunday 25th June
St Helen’s Church, Stickford
2pm to 4pm
Friday 30th June 10.30 - 12 noon
Stickford Community Centre
Coffee/Tea + Cake £1
Proceeds to Stickford Community Centre
July
Tuesday 4th JulyParish Council Meeting - Public open forum for 15 minutes
at start of meeting
7.30 pm Stickford Community Centre
Sunday 9th JulyHoly Communion
11.15 am St Helen’s Church, Stickford
Monday 10th JulyWI - “The Story Behind the News”, a talk by Eileen Chantry.
7.15 pm Stickford Community Centre
Visitors welcome (£2.50)
Tuesday 11th JulyKeals Club - “Pottery”, a demonstration and talk by John Teanby. Visitors welcome (£1)
2 pm Stickford Community Centre
Wednesday 19th JulyStickford Local History Group - An outing to Gunby Hall and Gardens.
Meet at 1.45pm at Gunby Hall entrance.
Please phone Cheryl on 01205 480477 to book your place.
Sunday 23rd JulyPet Service
11.15 am St Helen’s Church, Stickford
Sunday 30th July
2pm to 4pm
St Helen’s Church, Stickford
Advance Notice - Village Fete and Craft Fair on 9th September.
There are several groups which meet in the village and welcome new members:-
Stickford and District Women's Institute meet on the second Monday of the month at 7.15pm in Stickford Community Centre. Contact Mrs P Thom on 01790 763296 for more information.
The Keals Club - see article in newsletter
Stickford Local History Group meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in Stickford Community Centre. There is an illustrated talk most months, with a walk or visit during the summer. Contact Cheryl Steele on 01205 480477 for further details.
Stickford Walking Group
This is a small group of walkers who set off every Thursday from the village, usually at 9.30am. New walkers are more than welcome. We will tailor make walks to suit your abilities.
Ring Clive Kingswood on 01205 480344 for details
St Helen's Bookshop: open daily.
The church bookshopnow has over a 1000 books for you to choose from.
Please come along and take a look.
Second hand Paperback 20 pence minimum donation.
Second hand Hardback 30 pence minimum donation.
Thank you for your support