CAISTOR DIARY MIDWEEK UPDATE Wednesday 16th November 2016CONTENTS : Christmas Market & Switch onTree Up Weekend Learn how to get on line at Nettleton Design Technology And/Or Engineering Vacancy CYASchool Admissions Policy ConsultationNo one should be alone ChristmasCaistor Lions Victorian Craft FairHope Tavern - The Legendary NighthawksAll About You- Military Conflict MemoriesCaistor SocietyBrookenby Music NightsBlacksmiths Rothwell Ironstone Mines WalkLast Green Waste collectionsLincolnshire Life Celebrates Caistor

CAISTOR CHRISTMAS MARKET & LIGHT SWITCH ONSaturday, 26th November With almost twenty stalls and the county's largest Christmas tree, this year's Caistor Christmas Market and Light Switch On is set to be the biggest and best yet. The regular annual event will take place in the Market Place from 2pm

on Saturday, 26th November with the arrival of Father Christmas and switch on of the lights expected around 4.30pm.Those looking to get a head start on their Christmas shopping will not be disappointed with stalls stocking gifts, ornaments, wreaths, decorations, crafts, candles, fabrics and even doggie treats. There will be food and drink on sale to get you in the party spirit and even the opportunity to have your photograph taken with owls and other birds of prey, courtesy of Tony Butler.

With live music, Santa's sleigh and snow machines, what a great way to begin the countdown to Christmas.GET YOUR SMALL TREES - THERE ARE approx 500 WALL SOCKETS

AROUND CAISTOR - LETS GET THEM FULL OF TREES & LIGHTS order through Post Office or get your own

THE TREE DOES NOT GO UP BY MAGIC - Important Road Closure/Diversion information

CAISTOR CHRISTMAS TREE ERECTION - traffic restrictions MARKET PLACEFriday evening November 18th Saturday morning November 19th aim to be away by 0900 place block & lighting poles Saturday afternoon November 19th 2pm-3pm fix lighting strings

Sunday all day November 20th ALL DAY, centre area of Market Place

DIGITAL CHAMPIONS - GET ON LINE AT NETTLETON VILLAGE HALLThursday mornings Nettleton Village Hall. FREE Thursday morning 10-12noon at Nettleton village hall. It’s a great opportunity for people to meet likeminded people and find out more about getting online. So if you want to learn more about social media, emails, digital photography, or if they have

an IT problem you can call in and speak to Pete. Likewise if people want to start learning about computers and online services then this is a free and friendly environment to do it in.

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WEST LINDSEY PLANNING APPLICATIONS :https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my-services/planning-and-building/view-applications-decisions-and-appeals/weekly-

applications-list/

CAISTOR TOWN COUNCIL WEBSITEhttp://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Caistor/

Caistor Yarborough Academy

TEACHER of DESIGN TECHNOLOGY and/or ENGINEERING

Possibility of full-time or 0.4fte for the right candidateRequired for January 2017 (although a later appointment will be considered with consultation)

WE ARE looking to appoint a dynamic, driven individual to join our highly successful Creativity Faculty in January 2017. An ability to teach both Design Technology and Engineering would be an advantage. The post would suit a high-calibre NQT or more experienced teacher.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE must have the ability to maintain and improve the results achieved by the Faculty, thereby having a positive impact on whole-school attainment and achievement. This will be through effective teaching and learning strategies.

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY is part of the Academy’s Creativity Faculty, which also includes the Arts, ICT and PE. It has a successful, motivated team and enjoys the benefits of excellent facilities and resources, including a well-equipped design technology room, a new purpose-built engineering room, CAD/CAM & ICT room, and drawing room.

THE ACADEMY is proud to be one of a small number of schools offering Engineering within a traditional setting and values its importance within the local industries. CPD is a priority and all staff benefit from a supportive environment and a philosophy of shared practice.

WE BENEFIT from a spacious site in a beautiful location with extensive views across the Wolds. The cost of local housing is relatively inexpensive and Caistor is easily accessible from Grimsby, Lincoln and Scunthorpe.

APPLICATION FORMS and further details are available from the Academy’s website or by contacting the Academy. Completed application forms should be returned to head@cyac.org.uk in advance of the closing date. Telephone or email enquiries are welcomed, as are preliminary visits by arrangement. Messages will be responded to promptly.

The Academy is committed to the safeguarding of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be taken before interview.

Caistor Yarborough AcademyGrimsby Road, Caistor, Market Rasen LN7 6QZTel: 01472 855906 E-mail: head@cyac.org.uk

www.caistoryarboroughacademy.org.uk

Closing date: 4pm Friday 25th November 2016Interviews: w/c 28th November 2016

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Children’s Services County Offices Newland Lincoln LN1 1YQ Tel: (01522) 553304

CONSULTATION ON LINCOLNSHIRE ADMISSIONS ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2018

We will be conducting the above consultation in our Relevant Area, which is the whole of Lincolnshire, for 6 weeks, beginning on 7 November 2016. You will find all the relevant consultation documents online at:www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/admissionsconsultation Please note that this year we are proposing changes to our arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. Full details are in the consultation document.If you have any comments, I would be pleased to hear from you by email to admissionspolicy@lincolnshire.gov.uk. The deadline for response is 16 December 2016.If you have any questions on the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.Yours sincerely Steven Gamble School Admissions Manager E-Mail: steven.gamble@lincolnshire.gov.uk Direct Dial: 01522 553304

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CAISTOR LIONS VICTORIAN CRAFT MARKET

Caistor and District Lions are proud to present their annual Victorian Craft Market at Caistor Town Hall on Sunday 20 November. This excellent opportunity to shop for quality Christmas gifts will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will feature over 30 stalls offering a wide range of high quality crafts. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day by the children of five local primary schools. Refreshments will also be available and, as a very special bonus, Santa will be taking a break from his busy schedule to come and talk to children in his Caistor Grotto.

So, do come along to this very special event to shop for gifts, be entertained and to join in the pre-Christmas fun.

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Hope Tavern The Legendary Nighthawks

Sunday 20th November – 4pmThis week’s Blues Session at the Hope Tavern, Holton le Moor features The Legendary Nighthawks playing Blues in Contemporary Electric, Harmonica and Southern Blues Rock styles.Fronted by Harmonica/vocalist Dave Hunt whose album Whiskey and Demons is receiving favorable reviews across the Blues media, the five piece “NightHawks” is made up of musicians with years of experience with top bands and includes keyboard player Dave Formula, originally with St Louis Union, New Romantic ensemble Visage to name just a couple .Turning pro at 18 Hunt’s gained a lot of recognition playing at prestigious blues festivals in Europe, and even for Harley Davidson and Fiesta gigs. His debut album, Box Full of Blues, received airplay from Paul Jones on BBC Radio 2. It also reached the top 20 in the Independent Blues Broadcasters’ Association (IBBA) chart, and was voted Album of the Week in the Hit Tracks Top 100.On balance, they lean more to the rock side of blues, but his energy and good-natured, conversational tone make up a show of traditional and modern blues, delivered with good humor.

The show starts at 4pm and the door charge is£8

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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT - MILITARY MEMOIRSHave you been part of Armed Services involvement in conflicts & campaigns?"All about You" is a youth project working with over 300 local schools & cadets.The Army Cadets are looking to record memories of your involvement in 20th century conflicts in the armed forces Please contact Project leader Robert Pitman [mailto:robjpitman@gmail.com]

CAISTOR CIVIC SOCIETY MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2017Thursday 17th November Annual General Meeting. Bar open, Entertainment by The Castaways Meetings Caistor Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. nnusl membership £2. meeting fees: member £1. Visitors £2.

BLACKSMITHS ARMS ROTHWELL EVENTSSunday 20th November- A musical Sunday Lunch! Join us for Sunday lunch and be serenaded by the soothing sounds of one of our regular acts! These are always popular so early booking is recommended. Call Nigel on 01472 371 300 for more info and to book.Call 01472371300 for more information and or to bookLike us on Facebook (and keep up to date with goings on) https://www.facebook.com/blacksmithsrothwell/

Website: http://www.blacksmiths-rothwell.co.uk/ Email enquiries@blacksmiths-rothwell.co.uk

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STEVES BROOKENBY MUSIC NIGHTSSaturday 19th November starting at 8.00 pm. open

music session, at The Bar in Brookenby

CAISTOR ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTRE EVENTS NETTLETON IRONSTONE MINES WALK AND AFTERNOON TEASunday 20th November 13.00 Nettleton Ironstone Mines walk and afternoon teaA guided walk up the Nettleton Valley on the 20th of November. Discover the ironstone mining heritage of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The walk route is partly on public footpaths and partly on private land, with the permission of the owners. Walk starts at 1pm, November 20th, and estimated finish is 3:30pm back at the Centre. Length of walk: 6 miles. Terrain: Hilly and possibly muddy. No dogs on this walk please. Finish back at the Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre for afternoon tea with a cream and jam scone For details and bookings call the Centre or pop in. This walk and refreshments package will cost £6.00 in total. CAHC 01472 851605

LAST GREEN WASTE COLLECTION IS END OF NOVEMBER either 21st or 28th till April.

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In our January 2017 issue we are publishing our special feature on Caistor and the surrounding area to showcase the very best of local businesses and services. This is an ideal opportunity in which to promote your

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