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Great Gonerby - Gonerby Hill Foot - Long Bennington - Fernwood

April / May 2017

Happy Easter

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Contents

4 Editor’s Page & Dates for your Diary. 6 St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice - Ladies Starters and

Puds Luncheon. 8 St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice - Knockout

Challenge. 21 Discover Belton’s Gardens this Spring. 22 Beware Japanese Knotweed. 26 Recipe - Beefy Pesto Peppers. 27 Oddfellows: Handmade Quality Chocolates. 28 Sudoku. 29 Word Search - Easter Egg Treasure Hunt. 30 What is a food demonstrator. 31 Recipe - Hot Cross Buns. 32 Relax on a River Cruise. 33 Singing for Memory at Avery Lodge. 34 Useful Numbers. 35 Village Numbers & Information (Long Bennington). 36 Village Numbers (Great Gonerby). 37 Village Information (Great Gonerby). 38 Village Numbers & Information (Fernwood).

Contact Details: Editor: Louise Duffy

Production & Design Manager & Webmaster: James Duffy Telephone: 01476 573 252. Email: gonerbygazette@gmail.com

Website: www.gonerbygazette.co.uk

The deadline date for the Summer 2017 edition is: Wednesday 26th April 2017.

Important All contributions must be submitted by the deadline dates. It cannot be guaranteed that copy received after this date will be able to be included in the Gonerby Gazette magazine. The editor of the Gonerby Gazette reserves the right not to publish articles or advertising, either of which are not considered to be appropriate or offensive or promote a product deemed to be indecent or illegal. The editor does not accept any responsibility for the quality of products or services provided by advertisers in the Gonerby Gazette Green Pages. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements nor to any consequences arising from this. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form (electronic, mechanical, photocopy) or in any way for commercial purposes or for gain unless you first obtain our written consent. © Copyright Gonerby Gazette 2016. All rights reserved. Some images are sourced from: the Image creator & FreeDigitalPhotos.net. A full version of the Terms and Conditions can be viewed via our website.

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Editor’s Column

A very warm welcome to the April / May edition of the Gonerby Gazette.

Springtime is finally here and how wonderful it is to see our gardens and countryside bursting into life again.

Spring always feels like the New Year has really begun, with longer days and more time to spend on activities. The Easter holidays are around the corner and full of possibilities; Spring is the time of plans and projects. Whether you are busy with DIY, projects in the garden or revision for exams, we hope you can spend time with family and friends and enjoy those delicious Chocolate Easter Eggs.

Our thanks as always to Christine Shearstone and Trevor Langley for their excellent articles and also to Linda Hewett for her interesting item.

“Happy Easter”

Louise and James

Dates for your Diary

April Saturday 1st - April Fools Day

Friday 14th - Good Friday

Sunday 16th - Easter Sunday

Monday 17th - Easter Monday

Friday 21st - Queen Elizabeth's 91st Birthday

Sunday 23rd - St George’s Day

Sunday 23rd - The London Marathon.

May Monday 1st - May Day Bank Holiday

Monday 29th - Spring Bank Holiday

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Office opening hours 9.OOam - 5.3Opm

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Telephone: 01476 464978

Opening times Tuesday to Thursday - 9.00am to

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PLUMB-TREE PROPERTY SERVICES Domestic Plumbing & Tree Felling

A reliable and certified local tradesman. Emergency Call-Out

Additional property needs undertaken including: Hedge & Grass Cutting, Tree stump reduction, Fence erecting, Painting,

Shed Felting, Drains unblocked, rotovating, slab laying. Guttering cleaned, repaired and General DIY - No job too small.

References provided-Discounts for Senior citizens

Tel: 07745 473727 or 01476 579186

David Williams MssCH MBchA,

Appointments in your home or at my Grantham surgery,

www.walkincomfort.co.uk Or phone 07860 215194. LJBMusic Piano Tuition in Marston.

• Qualified teacher offering piano lessons from home.

• DBS Checked and Member of Musicians’ Union.

• All ages and abilities welcome.

• ABRSM/Trinity examinations. - 100% success rate.

Lucy Jones B.Sc. HONS QTS Tel: 01400 250668/07974 382259 Email: ljbmusic@hotmail.com www.pianoteachergrantham.webs.com

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john@jonicbuildingservices.co.uk

Local family run business with over 20 years experience

-New build-Extensions-Conversions-Renovation- -Landscaping-Repairs-Maintenance-

Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen

Independent Guarantees & References Available.

Ring John Dawson for free quotation or advice

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Accountants Duncan & Toplis, Tel: 01476 591200, Ad on page 15. Recommended

PAD Tax Services, Tel: 01476 512379, Ad on page 15. Recommended

TaxAssist Accountants, Tel: 01476 590555, Ad on page 16. Recommended

Afternoon Teas Allington Manor, Tel: 01400 282574, Ad on page 40. Recommended by the editor

Airport Transfer & Wedding Cars Aura, Tel: 01636 676624, Ad on page 19. Recommended

Beauty Salon Celestial Touch, Tel, 01636 647006, Ad on page 7. Recommended

Bookkeeping Services K H Bookkeeping, Tel: 07999 053300, Ad on page 14. Recommended

Building Services Jonic Building Services, Tel: 01400 282020, Ad on page 10. Recommended

Chimney Sweep Sooty Bin with Sweep Chimney Sweeping Service, Tel: 01476 978300, Ad on page 30. Recommended

Chiropodist / Podiatrist David Williams, Tel: 07860 215194, Ad on page 9. Recommended

Cleaning Services Speedwell, Carpet & Upholstery Care, Tel: 01636 703002, Ad on page 16. Recommended by the editor

Computer Services Belvoir Computer Services, Tel: 01949 898046, Ad on page 19. Recommended

County Show Nottinghamshire County Show, Tel (for tickets): 01636 705796, Ad on page 39.

Dog Grooming Gonerby Gorgeous!, Tel: 01476 569580, Ad on page 7. Recommended

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Dry Cleaners / Laundrette Balderton Dry Cleaners, Tel 01636 705487, Ad on page 16. Recommended by the editor

Electricians A J Boyle Electrical, Tel: 01476 402214, Ad on page 10. Recommended by the editor

Forestry Services Specialist Forestry Services, Tel: 07970 534 664, Ad on page 18. Recommended

Funeral Directors E.Gill & Sons, Tel: 01636 677461, Ad on page 16. Recommended by the editor

Garden Machinery Repairs LRS (Lincs) Ltd, Tel: 01476 565999, Ad on page 24. Recommended by the editor

Gardening Services Green Andy, Tel: 01526 344507, Ad on page 37. Recommended

Health, Fitness & Beauty Ramada Resort, Grantham, Tel: 01400 250 909, Ad on page 17. Recommended

Home Maintenance Service Plumb-Tree Property Services, Tel: 07745 473727, Ad on page 9. Recommended by the editor

Insurance NFU Mutual, Tel: 01636 705663, Ad on page 15. Recommended

Joinery all types of joinery, doors hung, windows fitted, fencing and decking, Kitchens Fitted. Contact David 01476 405259. Recommended

NJN Joinery, Tel: 01636 525506, Ad on page 14. Recommended

Memorial Masons E.Gill & Sons (Memorials) Tel: 01636 677461, Ad on page 38. Recommended by the editor

Mobile Hairdressers Call Noelene on 07970 033686, Ad on page 7. Recommended

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Office Solutions Fovia, Tel: 01476 584 992, Ad on page 20. Recommended by the editor

Oven Cleaning Ovenu (Grantham), Tel: 01476 468195, Ad on page 24. Recommended

Piano Tuition LJBMusic Piano Tuition, Tel: 01400 250668, Ad on page 9. Recommended

Plumbing Leigh James Kettle, Tel: 077 6099 4099, Ad on page 30. Recommended by the editor

Preschool Music Class Sing a Rainbow, Tel: 07974 962797, Ad on page 18. Recommended

Recruitment Reflect Recruitment, Tel: 01476 567111, Ad on page 17. Recommended

School The Grantham Preparatory School, Tel: 01476 593293, Ad on page 2.

School & Day Nursery Highfields School Tel: 01636 704103, Ad on page 25

Solicitors Bird & Co (Grantham), Tel: 01476 591711, Ad on page 5. Recommended

JMP Solicitors, Tel: 01476 565 295, Ad on page 23. Recommended Taxi/Private Hire Here to There, Tel: 01636 704297, Ad on page 4. Recommended

Television Repairs East Midlands Electronics, Tel: 01476 576160, Ad on page 24. Recommended by the editor

Travel Silver Fern Holidays, Tel: 01636 816262, Ad on page 33. Recommended

Tree Surgeon Paul Bavin, Tel: 01476 561 986, Ad on page 24. Recommended

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Window Cleaning Services, Mark’s Window Cleaning Services, Tel: 07850 188312, Ad on page 14. Recommended

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Frames, doors & sills cleaned every time!! 4 & 8 Wkly cycles available – Both at competitive prices!

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Small Business

ACCOUNTANTS

Local & Friendly Service

• Tax returns

• Year end accounts

• VAT returns and payroll

• FREE bookkeeping template

• Fixed fees – see website for

details.

Tel: Paul 01476 512379

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Autumn Park Business Centre, Dysart Road,

Grantham NG31 7EU

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Can collect from your home on Tuesdays

or Fridays

or leave at one of our agents:

Great Gonerby Post Office Barrowby Post Office

Long Bennington Post Office or

3. Main Street, Long Bennington,

1-3 Brisbane Court, Balderton, Newark, Notts

Telephone 01636 705487 Recommended by the Gonerby Gazette

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Crunchy

new

potatoes

Serves 4

12-16 small-medium new potatoes,

unpeeled

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. paprika

Heat oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.

Boil the potatoes for 10 mins, then

drain well. Arrange on a baking sheet,

then crush each one lightly with a

potato masher. Drizzle with olive oil

and sprinkle with paprika, sea salt and

freshly ground black pepper. Bake for

20 mins un�l crispy.

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Toll Bar Road, Marston, Lincs, NG32 2HT

Expires 30/04/17. Subject to availability.

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Beware – Japanese

Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed (or Fallopia

japonica) is an invasive plant that

grows up to three metres tall with

lush green heart shaped leaves.

The fastest growth is during the

spring.

The new shoots that emerge are red/ purple and can look like asparagus spears. In

late summer, small clusters of white flowers will appear.

The stems are hollow and bamboo like.

Why is it a problem? Owners of land with the plant have a legal duty to remove it, or they could be

prosecuted.

This can lead to a fine or custodial sentence of up to two years.

Japanese knotweed can:

• Cause significant and extensive damage to property

• Result in a reduc�on in the value of your home

• Prevent you from securing mortgage (banks oLen refuse to lend against

a property with Japanese Knotweed un�l a treatment plan is in place.)

How can JMP Solicitors help? We have helped clients across the UK to completely eradicate Japanese Knotweed

from their property and receive compensa�on for the costs of removing the plant,

loss of property value and inconvenience caused in the process and won a

landmark ruling against Network Rail (February 2017).

If you are affected? Call Samantha Towle, Chartered Legal Execu�ve, on 01476 565 295 for a free

consulta�on.

If we think you have a case then we’ll discuss represen�ng you on a no win, no fee

basis.

You can also get in touch by email enquiries@jmp-solicitors.com

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Beefy Pesto Peppers

Here is a lovely recipe which can be cooked any�me of the year as you

can serve it with any type of salad and fresh bread, or if you prefer with

chips!

350g minced beef

1 onion finely chopped

1 clove of garlic crushed

1 tbsp. of tomato puree

1 tbsp. plain flour

300ml beef stock

Salt and pepper

150g green beans, topped, tailed and

cut in half

4 red peppers

4 tbsp. pesto sauce, red preferably

1. Preheat oven 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Put mince, onion and garlic in a

pan to brown for about 5 minutes.

2. Add the tomato puree and flour, gradually s�r most of the stock

in and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes un�l thick,

season with salt and pepper set aside.

3. Cook the beans for 5 minutes and drain well, s�r into the beef

mixture.

4. Slit the peppers from �p to stem leaving the stalk in place,

remove the seeds and core, fill each with the beef mixture, stand

in a baking tray or oven proof dish, pour the remaining stock

round the peppers and top the meat with a tablespoon of pesto

sauce.

5. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes un�l tender, serve straight

away.

This can be frozen, wrap in foil at end of step 4, thaw overnight in the

fridge and when ready to cook follow above �mings. You can use red,

yellow or orange peppers, green ones are not as sweet.

Chris�ne Shearstone

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ODDFELLOWS: HANDMADE QUALITY CHOCOLATES

We can all locate chocolate of different types and forms in shops and outlets every day. I searched for a company supplying chocolate products which added that little ‘extra’, with chocolate to satisfy all tastes, palates and sensations.

Merry Berry Truffles & Chocolates was founded by Emily Flanagan and has grown to the high-quality production company it is today. This family-run business based at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, produces really superb handmade truffles, chocolates, bars and chocolate gifts. Supplying Farm Shops, Farmers Markets, Delicatessens, and also selling at Beer Festivals and other events, plus providing stock to Real Ale Pubs keeping everyone involved very busy. Having an excellent range of superbly flavoured chocolates and fresh cream truffles all extremely well presented, plus many other chocolate gifts and hampers, puts this company high up on the leaderboard. Renamed Oddfellows Chocolate Company, their ranges continue to impress.

Connoisseur Chocolate Buttons from worldwide destinations are always popular, along with the Chocolate Truffles – including Alcohol-Infused Truffles (Champagne Truffles work for me!). Flavoured chocolates include Aniseed, Chilli & Lime, Chilli & Orange, Cinnamon and Cracked Black Pepper, amongst an excellent range with something for all tastes and palates. Hot Chilli with Lime & Ginger is popular, too. Scorpion Death Chilli Chocolate has a (very) big kick and believe me is not for the faint-hearted! Splendidly presented Gift Sets and Hampers which can be personalised, are available for that surprise-perhaps for someone special.

Constantly seeking to introduce new products, Oddfellows Chocolates are very much at the forefront for chocolate connoisseurs, with cocoa beans sourced from Venezuela, Costa Rica, Peru and Equador, amongst several other countries. Complementing flavours and truly delicious selections will not disappoint. The website has all details and very interesting information. Online ordering is also available.

Tel: 01283 509328. Mob: 07737 156158. Email: hello@oddfellowschocolate.co.uk www.oddfellowschocolate.co.uk

As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley

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• Over 30 Years experience

• Brush & Vac with new power sweeping technology

• All solid fuel fires swept

• Fully Insured

• £5.00 or chimney discount for multiple chimneys

• Answer phone calls answer within the day

• Nests removed

• Strongly recommend once a year cleaning.

Sooty Bin with Sweep Chimney Sweeping Service

01476 978300

What is a food demonstrator? In my case, I’m terrifically lucky and it can mean anything I chose…… any job, food related. l This all started with my own business teaching students and any age of person to make bread. 15 years on; experience and travel have broadened my teaching to all aspects of food. I teach at Denman WI College, Oxford, numerous food festivals and county shows, large events like Hampton Court Palace to one on one private courses; WI presentations (it’s my ambition to be a speaker at a WI AGM, Albert Hall). Coming from a sport and nutri�on background, I value simple, healthy food and want to

empower people to get into the kitchen and cook. I’m fortunate to have teamed up with

Diana Thompson, of Manor Farm Cookery School, whom has the same keenness to promote

kitchen confidence at her wonderfully equipped and beau�fully located country, Cookery

School. The courses cater to all skill abili�es and all ages. Perfect. As my greatest job

sa�sfac�on comes from giving someone the confidence to get in their kitchen and cook.

Manor Farm Cookery School is the closest Cookery School to the Gonerby GazeQe area and

most certainly worth considera�on if you’d like to be more comfortable in the kitchen or

wish to expand your culinary wizardry.

I have worked with celebrity chefs and local producers alike; judge at the World Bread

Awards, and Bri�sh Pie Awards, as well as a regular contributor to local radio and

magazines. Do get in touch if you’d like to know more; and in the

mean�me I’d like to share a seasonal bread recipe for Hot Cross Buns.

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Hot cross buns

300g strong white flour - or use 200g strong white/100g wholemeal 2.5ml sea salt 5ml mixed spice 5ml sugar 5ml malt extract 10g fresh yeast 150ml milk/water 1 egg 75g mixed dried fruit, soaked in tea for one hour

For the crosses: 50g flour 50ml water (1 egg and a little water to make an egg glaze – use prior to baking) Weigh the flour into a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients

and mix to form a dough. Knead for 3-5mins, until smooth and elastic. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with a tea towel for 2hours. Alternatively, the dough can be transferred to a plastic, lidded box and put in the fridge to rise over night.

When the dough has doubled in size turn out onto a work surface

and roll into a thick rope and cut into 10 or 12 equal pieces. Now roll each piece into a tight ball. Lay the buns onto an oiled baking sheet, leaving space for them to prove and double in size.

Meanwhile make the flour and water paste for making the

crosses, and mix a little water with a pinch of salt and a beaten egg to make the egg glaze. After 20mins mark a cross on each bun, using the back of a knife, then brush with the egg glaze. Using a piping bag or snip the corner off a freezer bag and pipe crosses with the flour/water paste. Bake at 200ºc for 12-15mins.

From the oven, transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool. It’s an optional extra to brush with runny honey and give the Hot

Cross Buns a wonderfully glossy and sticky glaze.

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Relax on a River Cruise

Relaxing River Cruising continues to grow in popularity. Spacious cabins and lounges with huge viewing decks make this a very easy and enjoyable way to discover the rivers of Europe such as Danube, Rhine, Rhone and Douro. It is also a fantastic, hassle-free way to see large cities such as Vienna, Paris, Amsterdam, Koblenz and Bruges as well as smaller more intimate places. Ships are small and staff are very friendly and only too willing to accommodate their guest’s needs. Many people have already enjoyed the delights of a leisurely cruise along some of the well known European rivers such as the Danube, Rhone, Rhone and Douro but few are aware that quality river cruising can now be enjoyed further afield in Asia at a comparable cost. Why not choose to cruise along the Mekong River in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, the Irrawaddy River in Burma or the Ganges in India. An Asian river cruise is a relaxing convenient way to explore this part of the world greatly reducing the need to take too many internal flights. Simply check in to your specious and superbly appointed cabin. Unpack only once and enjoy the convenience of a boutique style floating hotel. Daily shore excursions allow you to explore small villages and colourful market and to experience an authentic aspect of Asia often missed with land tours. Riviera are one of the leading river cruise experts. They provide great value for money combined with excellent quality and will be in Southwell Old Theatre Deli on 26th April at 7.30 presenting information and answering questions about their River Cruising and Escorted touring. Tickets are now available Telephone Hyde Barker Travel on 01636 816262 or e-mail southwell@hbtravel.co.uk

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‘Singing for Memory’ at Avery Lodge

First Tuesday of every month at 2.30pm

Join us at Avery Lodge for our ‘singing for memory’ group.

Come along, have some fun and sing your hearts outs.

To find out more, please contact our home on 01476 590 674.

Avery Lodge Care Home

Beacon Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 9DN Averylodge.activities@brighterkind.com

www.brighterkind.com/avery-lodge

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Useful Numbers 3

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 Emergency & Urgent Care: 111

Consumer Direct: 08454 04 05 06 Travel Line: 0871 200 22 33

Mail Preference Service - to reduce junk mail: 08457 03 45 99

Telephone Preference Service - allowing consumers to opt out of receiving telemarketing calls: 08450 70 07 07

Grantham Hospital: 01476 56 52 32 Newark Hospital: 01636 68 16 81

Grantham Police Station: 101 Newark Police Station: 101

South Kesteven District Council (SKDC): 01476 40 60 80

Newark & Sherwood District Council: 01636 65 00 00

SKDC Recycling Helpline: 01476 40 63 60

SKDC Bulk Waste Collection: 01476 40 60 80

Bus Timetable - Service 24

Centrebus operate the Grantham to Newark bus service.

The stops include Great Gonerby, Long Bennington and Fernwood.

The timetable is available on the Centrebus website: www.centrebus.info

The Ethos of the Gonerby Gazette

One of our advertisers suggested recently that we don’t make enough of the fact that we obtain REFERENCES from previous customers for ALL of the companies that advertise in the Gonerby Gazette.

The Gazette is a Local Directory that has “recommended only” advertisers. We aim to ensure a business or service is genuine, honest, respectful and going to offer a good and reliable service. We take up these references personally.

We would be pleased to hear from any type of business or service that does not already advertise in the Gazette and who know they

can offer a reliable and good service at sensible prices to our readers.

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Village Numbers & Information Long Bennington

Post Box Clearing times - (Box @ P.O. Only) Mon-Fri: 15.45pm. Sat: 11.45am.

Long Bennington Post Office Opening Hours Monday-Friday: 8.00am - 5.30pm. Saturday: 8.00am to 1.00.pm Long Bennington Post Office Tel:01400 281 398

Mobile Library

Mobile Tel: 07979 706196

At the time of going to print no specific dates were available for April or May.

Long Bennington Arrive Depart Village Hall 10.30am 11.30am

Long Bennington Police Station

(Ansafone if unmanned) Tel: 01400 281852

Long Bennington Doctors Surgery

The Medical Centre, Dring’s Field, 10 Valley Lane, Tel: 01400 281220

Repeat Medicines Order Line (Ansafone) Tel: 01400 282992

Mothers & Toddler Group

All mothers, babies and toddlers are welcome, we meet in St. James Hall every Wednesday morning between 9.15am and 11.15am. It is all very friendly and informal and anybody can just pop in.

Long Bennington Pre-school For 2-4year olds. Opening Hours Mon-Fri 9am until 1pm. Long Bennington Village Hall. Tel 07816 537242.

Lincolnshire County Councillor & South Kesteven District Councillor Paul Wood Tel: 01400 282223

If you are interested in Advertising in the Gonerby Gazette

Email: gonerbygazette@gmail.com Tel: 01476 573 252

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Rector Rector Revd.P.Hopkins secretarygonbar@gmail.com

South Kesteven District Councillor Peascliffe and Ridgeway Mr Ian Stokes Tel: 01476 591142 Mrs Rosemary Kaberry- Brown Tel: 01400 230413

County Councillor Ray Wootten Tel: 01476 400183

Parish Council Gill Noon Clerk Tel: 01476 568761

Church View Friendship For approximately over 60’s We meet fortnightly at the Church View Centre on Kelham Road. Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.45pm.

Sunshine Pre-School Great Gonerby For Enquiries: Sallie Cook Tel: 01476 566780 Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm School Term Time. At The New Memorial Hall, The Playing Field, Belton Lane, Great Gonerby, Grantham. Please call in anytime, no appointment necessary.

Memorial Hall Bookings Ring to book a party or enquire about lettings for clubs etc Wendy Gilbert Tel: 01476 568312

Gonerby Youth Football Club New players (boys and girls) welcome aged 6 to 16. Andy Mayer (Chairman) Tel: 01476 575729 Gail Coates (Secretary) Tel: 07906 971661

Email: gyfcsecretary@gmail.com www.gonerby-yfc.co.uk/

St. Sebastian's Church of England Primary School Linda Baldwin (Head teacher) Tel: 01476 565896

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Village Information Great Gonerby

Post Box last collection times

Post office Mon-Fri 5.00 pm Saturday 11.45 am

Grantham Road Mon-Fri 9.00 am Saturday 7.00 am

Great Gonerby Post Office Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am-12.30pm. Great Gonerby Post Office: Tel: 01476 564300

Great Gonerby Post Office Shop Opening Hours Monday-Friday 5.00am-5.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 5.00am-12.30pm.

Multi-Sports Area Belton Lane Playing Field Improve your Fitness. Tennis, 5 A Side Football & Basketball. They can all

be booked at very reasonable rates at the floodlit facility on Belton Lane

Playing Field, at Great Gonerby Post Office. Tel: 01476 564300.

Environmentally Friendly Gardener Grass Cutting

Pruning

Lopping

Hedge Trimming

Garden Tidy Ups

Odd Jobs

Patios and Drives Cleaned

Tree Felling Waste Shredding

Friendly & Reliable Service Guaranteed

ANDY FOOTE

Tel 01526 344507 / 07853 245591

WWW.GREENANDY.CO.UK

andyfoote@greenandy.co.uk

EASTER BINGO

Monday 3rd April 2017

Long Bennington Village Hall

£2.00 Entry on Door

[no concessions]

One free Tea/Coffee &

Lucky Prize �cket with

entry �cket

CASH PRIZES RAFFLE

DOORS OPEN 7.30pm

EYES DOWN 8pm

In Aid of

1st Long Bennington Guides

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Village Numbers & Information Fernwood

Post Box Clearing times - (Rubys Avenue) Mon-Fri: 5.15pm Saturday: 11.00am

Post Box Clearing times - (Box Outside P.O. Only) Mon-Fri: 4.45pm Saturday: 11.30am

Balderton Post Office Opening Hours Monday -Friday 9.00am-5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am-12.30pm. 13 Main Street Balderton, Tel: 01636 704 732.

Balderton Post Office Shop Opening Hours Monday-Saturday 6.00am-6.30pm, Sunday 6.00am-12.30pm.

Mobile Library Tel: 01623 664943 (Ask Libraries Mobile Library Service). Friday 21st April 2017 & Friday 19th May 2017. Fernwood Arrive Depart Village Hall 9.40 a.m. 10.00 a.m.

Balderton Library Opening Hours Mon: 9.00am -12.30pm & 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Tues: 2.00pm – 6.00pm. Wed: Closed all day. Thurs: 9.00am -12.30pm & 2.00pm – 6.00pm. Fri: 9.00am – 12.30pm. Sat: 9.00am – 12.30pm.

Balderton Doctors Surgery The Balderton Primary Care Centre, Lowfield Lane, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3HJ. Tel: 01636 705 826.

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