S T I C K N E YN E W S

1st March 6th March

14th March 17th March

20th March 27th March

MARCH 2016Welcome to our latest magazine, we hope you are still finding it interesting but do remember that if you would like something of interest

putting in do let us know. The Pig Racing night was a great success so hopefully there will be another sometime in the future. There is a Country Music evening on 27th February if you fancy a sing along with room to dance, if you wish. Call 01205 480015 for more details or see the notices in shop, in the local papers and in the Village News.

Welcome to any new comers to the village, we hope you are settling in. You will find lots of information in the magazine and important phone numbers on the back._________________________________________________________

A NEW VENTURE IN STICKNEY !

The Horbling Ladies would like to invite you to their first Luncheon at the Village Hall, this will be held on 5th April 2016.We are hoping to see all our regular customers that have supported us at our Garden lunches for Macmillan over the last few years.  We, the Horbling Ladies, have decided to move the Lunches to a more reliable venue which is under cover as we plan to hold a lunch on the first Tuesday of each month. We are hoping that you will spread the word and tell as many people as possible, everybody is welcome and it would be lovely to see some new faces.Doors will open at 11:00 am for teas and coffees.  We are hoping to see many Mums and Dads stop off for a cupper before or after the school runs, we are hoping that this will bring new friends together to have a chat. Lunches will be served from 12:00noon to 1:00pm.  Our usual two courses and desserts are home-made and freshly cooked, and are still reasonably priced. All proceeds will be split between the Hall Fund and the Macmillan Coffee Mornings.  A raffle will be held and a second hand book table, along with chess, dominos and cards for those who wish to relax and have a game with friends.

Our first £5.50 Menu will be:

Why cook..... come along and join in and enjoy the company.WHAT’S ON WEEKLY IN STICKNEY?(Fixed weekly meetings in the Village Hall (VH) and Youth Centre (YC))

TUESDAY’S

Homemade Steak Pie with Puff Pastry, Cream Potatoes Peas, Carrots and Gravy

ORJacket Potatoes with various Fillings and Salad 

Desserts:Peach Trifle or Apple Pie & CreamTea and Coffee Refills

Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4.00pm - 6.00pm (YC) 01205 480851 Ages 3 –10 years 07496 305167

Ladies Club 7.30pm (2nd Tues in month) (YC) 01205 480292

Badminton Junior and Senior 7.00pm (VH) 01205 368077

Stickney & District Gardening Club 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480802 (4th Tuesday in month)

WEDNESDAY’S

Short Mat Bowls 1.00pm - 4.00pm (VH) 01205 480397

Table Tennis 7.30pm (winter months only) (YC) 01205 481212

THURSDAY’S

Thursday Over 60’s Club 1.30pm - 4.00pm (YC) 01205 480802 (1st Thursday in month)

Short Mat Bowls 6.30pm - 9.00pm (VH) 01205 480397

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm (YC) 01205 270352 (First Thursday in the month with Public Forum 7.20pm)

FRIDAY’S

Cash Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480802

February 27 Country Music Tickets £8.00 adults, £4.00 U16’s availabel Saturday from Margo – Tel: 01205 480015. Food

included in ticket, bar applied for.Proceeds to Stickney Jubilee Committee

March 12 Prize Bingo Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pmSaturday Proceeds to St Luke’s Church

March 19 Easter Bingo Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pmSaturday Proceeds to Stickney Jubilee Committee

ST LUKE’S CHURCHI don't think I have spoken to many who use computers who haven't experienced extreme frustration when their IT equipment has caused a problem.  I'm one of the few million who aren't attached to modern

gismos, I still use the telephone to contact the local paper to advertise special events. The "Celebration of Marriage" weekend should have been placed in a coloured box in The Target for all to see, but it didn't appear.  My advert had gone into the system with all the others, but for some reason it had not moved on, what a pity, yet I hope all who arrived to see the exhibits in St. Luke's enjoyed their visit.  Results of competitions etc will be in next month's news.PURPLE FOR LENT:  Have you seen Revd. Fran's new look?  She has been sponsored to colour her hair for Lent.  If you like what you see why not make a donation, all money raised will help our Church Cluster. Revd. Fran has already raised £133.00 for a sponsored weight loss at the end of last year.Students from the WILLIAM LOVELL ACADEMY joined us in St. Luke's for our Annual Ashing Service which marked the start of Lent.  They brought with them freshly made soup and rolls to serve afterwards, it certainly tasted good.  Well done and thank you for such a special treat.SATURDAY 12 MARCH we hold our first PRIZE BINGO of 2016 at 7.30pm in Stickney Youth Centre.  We had good support last year and we hope this will continue.  Already a few prizes have been passed on to us for which we are grateful. We have a VALENTINES'S QUIZ SHEET launched at our Celebration Weekend, but the closing date is not until Monday 21 March.  Each sheet is £1 and this money is for our Church Cluster.  If you would like one please ask Angela Brady or Bev Gosling.  Completed entries can be passed back to us or placed in the Competition box in St. Luke's.WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be celebrated in the Meeting Point at the rear of Spilsby Methodist Church on Friday 04 March at 10.30am.  This years’ service comes from Cuba, its title is "Receive Children, Receive Me".  Afterwards we share the food people have brought.  If you are interested please contact Angela Brady on 01205 480661.Easter Blessings to you all.

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is planned for Wednesday March 02 in Church at 7.00pm.  We would be pleased to have your support and interest, or just come along to hear a summary of last year's activities and finances

Rural Dean: Canon Peter Coates 01790 752526

Parish Priest and PCC Chairperson: Rev’d Fran Jeffries 01205 481183

Church Wardens : Mrs A Brady 01205 480661 Mrs B Gosling 01205 480641

PCC Secretary: Mrs M Weston 01205 480127

Treasurer (GeneralFunds): Mrs D Cooley 01205 480397

Treasurer (Fabric Fund): Mrs B Gosling 01205 480641

MARCH CHURCH SERVICESSunday 06  11.15am Cluster Holy Communion at New Leake

Sunday 13  9.30am Morning Worship

Tuesday 15 3.00pm Holy Communion at the Old Rectory

Sunday 20 10.00am Palm Sunday at East Keal

Tuesday 22 7.00pm Meditation and Holy Communion

Wednesday 23 7.00pm Meditation and Holy Communion

Thursday 24 2.00pm Primary School Easter Service 7.00pm Maundy Thursday Meditation and Holy

Communion

Friday 25 10.00am Good Friday Meditation

Sunday 27 9.30am Easter Day Holy Communion

Every Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer

The Church is open daily from 9.30am until late afternoon.There is a good range of second-hand books and jigsaws for sale in the church, all proceeds are for St Luke’s Church.

A coffee morning is held from 10.00am every Thursday.Parish council representatives will be there on 25 February.

KIDDIES CORNEREaster Bunnies in a field

(a bit of fruit in amongst the mountains of chocolate!)

Method

1. Make up green jelly in a bowl and allow to set in a fridge (ideally overnight)

2. Once the jelly has set, mash it up with a fork and put it in a dish3. If using fresh pears, peel and halve - if using tinned pears, drain4. Place the pear halves on the green jelly 'grass' and add almond

flakes for bunny ears5. Carefully add the chocolate eyes and whiskers - then the use the

pink sprinkles for the nose6. Use the squirty cream to make tails

7. Finally sprinkle the pears with desiccated coconut - serve and enjoy.

Ingredientsgreen jelly400g pear halves (1x tin), drainedflaked almonds (for rabbit ears)sprinkles (pink for the nose)chocolate vermicelli (for eyes and whiskers)squirty cream (for the tails)desiccated coconut (to sprinkle)

Ha ha ha!!Q. How does the Easter bunny keep his fur tidy?A. With a hare brush.Q. How does Easter end?A. With an "r"Q. What did the rabbit say to the carrot?A. It's been nice gnawing you!Q. Why can't a rabbit's nose be 12" long?A. Because then it would be a foot!!

Easter picture to colour

Find the Letters

Some letters of the alphabet are missing from the circle.

Can you use the missing letters to find a fruit?

Gardening tips for February:March is the month when things really heat up for the gardener and the garden (one hopes!) and is the true start of the growing season.  The weather however, can be pretty uncertain - days are becoming longer and plants want to get going, but the ground has to be right for success.  Patience should be the keyword therefore, as we contemplate our March gardening plans.

1).  Weeds will be making their presence felt, so if conditions permit get the hoe moving and kill them while they are young.

2).  Cloches are at a premium this month, so move them from on from those February planted crops as they become established and use horticultural fleece, laid a week or more, before planting or sowing to warm the soil.

3).  Broad beans and peas can be sown successionally to give you another batch ready later than the first.

4).  March and April are usually the right time to establish an asparagus bed if you are starting from crowns.  It will be two years before you will get a crop, but as it will be there for many years it pays not to skimp on the preparation.  Further information on this subject can be obtained from books or the internet.

5).  The middle to the end of March is a good time to plant your first early potatoes which should be well chitted by now.  Earthing up later on will provide some protection from late frosts, but you can still lose foliage so, again covering with fleece is recommended.

6).  Directly sow the under already set up cloches the following:a}   Beetroot - small fast growing varieties;  parsnips;  carrots;  radishes;  spinach beet and of course cut and come again lettuce and salad leaves.b}   In modules start off:-  lettuce; sprouts (early varieties ready for September); summer cabbages; celery; early cauliflowers and onions from seed.

7).  Now is the time to sow your chosen favourite tomato seeds in a heated propagator if you have one, or inside the house on a warm window sill.

In conclusion a word of encouragement from Alexander Pope who said 'All gardening is landscape-painting'.  Enjoy painting your garden and good luck with all your efforts.

Happy Gardening.   

Stickney Outdoor Bowls ClubStickney Outdoor Bowls Club needs new members. There is a pre-season meeting in Club House on 07 March at 7.00pm for anyone who is interested in outdoor bowls either for enjoyment or to play in a league. The Club House is situated by the bowling green, turn into picnic area off the A16 Main Road, down to the roundabout then turn right into our driveway. Everyone is welcome to the meeting, as well as joining to play bowls. For more information please contact Mrs S Hutton on 01790 752996The season starts around 16 April and runs until 16 September. The matches are played in the Boston/Skegness leagues and start at 6.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights and new league players are always welcome.

For those who would like to join the Club and not play in the league you can do so and play any time. There are some spare bowls if you would like to come along and give it a try, you would be most welcome.

William Lovell AcademyLINCS FASHIONS

invite you to a

CHAINSTORE CLOTHING CLEARANCE SALE&

FASHION SHOW EXTRAVAGANZAbargain clothes for all seasons

ALL GARMENTS PERFECT – NO SECONDSMANY BRAND NAMES ALL AT BARGAIN PRICES

Venue: William Lovell Academy, Main Road, Stickney09 March 2016

doors open 6.30pm for a 7.30pm prompt startTICKETS £3.00 available from Stella Stafford

at the Willilam Lovell Academy(all items sold and paid for on the night - cards accepted where mobile data signal is available)

Stickney Show 2016Hopefully there is something here for everyone to enjoy whilst fund raising for Stickney Show 2016 – 16 July at the William Lovell Academy

Pig Racing Evening – This was fun for all the family! The evening raised

£1033.16 – a massive THANK YOU to everyone who attended and helped make this another successful fund raising event for Stickney Show. Thanks are also expressed from Committee members to those members who organised this event and those who helped in the kitchen on the night. Finally the Committee would like to thank the people who are not Committee members, but gave their time to help things run smoothly on the night – THANK YOU! Visit Stickney Show on Facebook for a further report

27 February Country & Western Evening with ‘Hazardville’ and

‘Jack of Diamonds’. The evening starts at 7.00pm.A bar has been booked for this event. A raffle will be held. Tickets will be £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for under 16’s and will include food. To book tickets contact Margo on 01205 480015.

19 MarchEaster prize Bingo in the Youth Centre.Doors open at 6.30pm ready for ‘Eyes down’ at

7.30pm.This was very successful last year and it is hoped

thatwe can achieve the same again this year!

23 April Sausage & Mash Supper with Auction of Pledges. If you have anything you can pledge for the auction please contact Isabel Dodds on 01205 480463 or email: isabelharrydodds@gmail.com but don’t leave it too late!

11 June Horse Race Night! Another night out for all the Change of Date! family! Race sponsors will be needed and

anyone can own a horse, name it and also name the jockey.

18 June A walking Treasure Hunt using the public footpaths in

the village and finishing at the Village Hall.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2016

Coningsby & Tattershall District Branch of the Royal British Legion are short of a volunteer to take on the role of Poppy Appeal Organiser. If anyone is interested in helping out please contact Ann Wilkes on 01526 342459.

Meanwhile would all collectors, shops, offices and establishments that have helped in previous years please let Ann know if you are able to carry on in 2016.

Stickney Bus Service!The market day service is available on 02, 16 and 30 March and on 13 and 27 April. The cost of the service is £5.00 per person. You can book your seat by phoning 01205 480241..

Mobile Library Visits

The mobile library visits Stickney on MONDAY’S at the Youth Centre, Hall Lane between 10.15am and 11.15am and at Horbling Lane between 11.30am and 12.00noon. The next visits will be 28 March and 25 April.

Resident’s AssociationStickney Resident’s Association has finally had the petition to ask for a designated crossing on the Main Road at Stickney presented to LCC. The Resident’s Association has been working hard collecting signatures and also asking for the assistance of their local County Councillor, Victoria Ayling, for her support. Over 200 signatures were presented to LCC at a full Council meeting. Signatures are still being collected. The Resident’s Association have also been busy organising and fund raising to have computer classes at the William Lovell Academy. The computer classes are for people who live in the village and who are over the age of 40. Some of you may ask why there is an age limit - this is simply because this generation missed out on computer lessons at school and training courses at work. They may be able to answer an email or input simple tasks, but are wary of testing other computer skills such as online shopping. With a lot of day to day searches going on line including pensions, benefits and job searches this is the group of

people that the Resident’s Association most wanted to benefit from these classes. 

THE FRONT COVER OF THIS MAGAZINE?

The first day of March was chosen in remembrance of the death of Saint David. Tradition holds that he died on that day in 569. The date was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century.

Mother's Day is a modern celebration honouring one's mother, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world

Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations held on the second Monday in March each year, and marked by a multi-faith service in Westminster Abbey attended by Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth The theme for 2016 is “An Inclusive Commonwealth”

Saint Patrick's Cross is a red  X-shaped cross on a white field, used to represent the island of Ireland or Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland.  The red cross’s association with Saint Patrick dates from the 1780s, when the Order of Saint Patrick adopted it as an emblem

First Day of Spring Easter Sunday

NOTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 04 FEBRUARY

There were four members of the public present.  Two came along to speak about the proposed Free Range Poultry Unit at Midville Lane and hand a copy of a letter, sent to ELDC, to the Parish Council. Issues include the siting of the shed and the potential problems with access via a narrow lane and a residential street.  

A third member of the public came to speak about the state of the road surface at West Fen Lane, the pot holes are numerous and deep.  These have been reported to LCC by a number of residents as well as the Parish Council. 

The third resident also enquired about the costs of elections and possible by-elections being passed to Parish Council by ELDC.  Dist Cllr Jones explained that ELDC have savings to make and will possibly be passing more costs to the Parishes.

Present:  Cllrs Dodds, Lamy-Edwards, Littlewood, Edwards, Wood and Bolland (Chairman) and Dist Cllr Jones

Apologies: were accepted from Cllrs Spring, Dist Cllr Ashton and County Cllr Ayling

Reports From Representatives On Outside BodiesDist Cllr Jones reported:A Parish Meeting will be called for West Fen by the District Councillors.  There could possibly be more problems with pot hole repairs due to LCC having no money to carry out the repairs.

Dist Cllr Ashton reported via the Clerk:A meeting about a crossing on the A16 was held with Richard Davies and he reported that the sites do not meet the criteria set out by LCC.  The only possible way to get a crossing is via an S106 agreement with any future developer in the village.  Richard Davies was asked to drive along Fodderdyke Bank while he was in the area.  He did and a report will follow.

Planning Applications Received The following plans were looked at and the following OBJECTIONS were made:S/169/02512/15 - A R Craven Farms Ltd - Erection of a free range poultry unit at land at Poplars Farm, Midville Lane, Stickney.The access to the proposed poultry unit is via narrow lanes that are continually reported to Lincolnshire County Council for repairs to pot holes and the road sides breaking up. The lanes are not suitable for HGV’s that would be carrying feed to the site and waste from the site. The proposed new roadway/track for access to the poultry shed will cross a water course. The RSPCA ‘Welfare standards for lay hens and pullets’ indicate that the stocking range must not exceed 1000 birds per hectare. In this case there should be 4880 birds in this free range poultry unit not the 28000 as proposed. The shed will be 2759m2 which reduces the outside area to 2121m2 therefore making the outdoor ‘free range’ area suitable for only 2121 chickens, if the RSPCA welfare standards are taken into consideration. The area, if over populated with chickens, could cause gape worm and coccilliosis. Currently the residents of Midville Lane have a view over the arable farmland that the area is best known for. The proposed structure will be 5.3m high and 90.45m long and will greatly impact on the skyline and views from Midville Lane, Fodderdyke Bank, Scarborough Bank and from the village of Midville. Will the water supply to Midville and Eastville be affected? Will the ‘dirty water’ storage be increased and disposed of as per information given by the Environment Agency? Witham Fourth IDB will require access to maintain the watercourses around the site, therefore the tree planting may be a problem. The existing gateway is not suitable for large heavy vehicles and the highway at this point is narrow for HGV’s to access or leave the area

The following plans were looked at by Councillors, online, and OBSERVATIONS were made:

S/169/02388/15 - Mr G Whittaker - Outline erection of a block of 6 dwellings at Land west of The Beeches, Main RoadConcerns for safety in this area of the A16 for another 'junction' to be situated in close proximity to the secondary school, to Tempest Garage and to the Tile Shop (Antiques shop shown on the plan). The plans show four parking spaces for the tile shop. There are staff that work in the shop and they have a van, at least three of the spaces will be taken up leaving only one space for customer parking. There is no delivery/collection area for the Tile Shop, or turning spaces for any larger delivery vehicles.

Planning DecisionsREFUSAL of planning permission has been received for:S/169/00796/15 - American Caravans Direct - Erection of 1 detached bungalow and construction of vehicular access at Land adjacent to Station Business Park, Main RoadS/169/00797/15 - American Caravans Direct - Erection of a building consisting of a workshop, offices, reception area and staff facilities.  Construction of a vehicular access and parking areas at Land adjacent to Station Business Park.S/203/02196/15 - Dieter Nelson Planning Consultancy - Outline erection of 3 dwellings at Land adjacent to Holme Farm, West Fen, Stickney

OUTLINE planning permission has been received for:S/169/01915/15 - Mc C Waagensen - Outline erection of 4 houses (with means of access to be considered), redundant outbuildings on site to be demolished at Land at The Nook, Main Road

FULL planning permission has been received for:S/169/01938/15 - Mr S & Mrs J Fuller - Extension to existing dwelling to provide an additional bedroom on the first floor at Almond Lodge, Main RoadS/169/02077/15 - Waterloo Housing Group - Construction of a vehicular access and hardstanding area at 42 Horbling Lane

A request from ELDC for Kier Homes to fell an ash tree at the rear of the Old Rectory and a sycamore tree in the same area has been received.  The Parish Council had asked Kier Homes to look at these trees due to the ash having already lost a heavy branch, splitting the trunk and leaning towards the Old Rectory and the sycamore to be checked too.  There were no objections made to the work being carried out.  A clear plan with the tree references on will be requested from ELDC.

An appeal made against the refusal of planning permission for S/169/00268/15 Conversion of and extension and alteration to the existing house to provide 2 dwellings and 2 dormer windows on the rear elevation and to include a turning area and vehicular parking at Honeysuckle Cottage, Main Road has been ALLOWED.

Play AreaWicksteed have carried out the annual inspection of the play area and there were no problems with any of the equipment except the witch’s hat loose rope and the safety surfacing needs to be monitored.  It was resolved to get two quotations to repair the witch’s hat and the cheapest will be ordered by the Clerk.  

RepairsThe problems at West Fen Lane will be chased up again.  A loose Anglian Water drain cover in the A16 will be reported to LCC.ANY POT HOLES OR STREET LIGHTS IN ALL DAY OR OUT AT NIGHT CAN BE REPORTED TO THE PARISH COUNCIL CLERK. Alternatively it can be done direct via the LCC website where repairs are shown on a map so may have already been reported. It is tedious to register but if you let the site remember your details it is easy (use a very obscure password as you will not need to remember it!) after that you can report any highway issue direct.

Parish Council ConferenceCllrs Bolland, Dodds, Littlewood and Lamy-Edwards would like to be booked on the conference with the MP on 11 March 2016.  An item for the agenda is a crossing for Stickney.

STICKNEY PARISH COUNCIL REQUIRE ONE PARISH COUNCILLOR. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE PARISH COUNCIL PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR WRITE/EMAIL THE PARISH COUNCIL.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 03 March 2016 in the Youth Centre at 7.30pm.  There will be a public forum from 7.15pm.

To be considered for co-option onto Stickney Parish Council, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: 

1. Be registered as a local government elector for the Parish on the current Electoral Register.

 

2. Has during the whole of the previous 12 months occupied as tenant or owner any land or other premises in the Parish.

 

3. Has had his/her principal or only place of work in the previous 12 months in the parish of Stickney

 

4. Has resided either in the Parish or within 3 miles thereof during the previous 12 months. 

Solution to find the letters: Orange

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

Parish Councillors:Cllr M Bolland (Chairman) 01205 480015

Cllr L Edwards 01790 763558

Cllr J Littlewood 01205 480548

Cllr L Spring 01205 480030

Cllr B Wood 01205 480253

Cllr I Dodds 01205 480463

Cllr T Lamy-Edwards 07503 703463

Vacancy – contact the Clerk if you are interested in filling this vacancy

Clerk to the Parish Council:

Mrs E L Arnold 01205 270352Crookes CottageWrangle BankBoston PE22 9DL

Parish e-mail address:

Parish Website: parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Stickney

County Councillor: Cllr Victoria Ayling 07764 536867

District Councillors: Cllr Tom Ashton 07812 522372Cllr Neil Jones 07577 957392

Police phone numbers: PCSO P Pollard 07939 312883PCSO M Pearson 07944 777039PC Paula Young 07939 312650

Police Office 101

Doctors phone number 01205 480237

Hospital phone number 01205 364801

Post Office phone number 01205 480225

Stickney Primary School 01205 480254

William Lovell Academy 01205 480352

Youth Centre and Village Hall bookings – Mr Gosling 01205 480641