'Bringing life to your smile' +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Dr Arun THOMAS and his wife Dr Sharon JACOB

invite patients to come and join them in their new

Independent, Family Dental Practice at 6, High Street, Blyton.

Gainsborough DN21 3LY. where they will receive a warm and friendly welcome as well as high quality dental care.

All aspects of Dental Treatment will be available, from simple fillings, extractions, dentures, tooth whitening, orthodontics, smile enhancement and Implants. A Dental Hygienist will be part of the team. Families, children, the elderly and the nervous – all will be welcome and treated with the same degree of understanding, respect, kindness and empathy that patients

have come to expect from these two highly experienced and well qualified dentists. The surgery is equipped with very modern equipment ,the latest in digital x-ray imaging and the materials used are the best available.

It is truly a 'very modern practice'.

(Although there is no alternative to this being an 'Independent' Dental Practices, as an NHS Contract is not available for Blyton, many of the fees will be at the same level as current NHS charges)

If you would just like to come and have a chat, regarding your dental treatment, then please give us a call and come and see us.

Monday – Friday 08.30 to 5.30 Saturday – 9.00—12.30

Please call 01427628999

www.blytondental.co.uk email - hello@blytondental.co.uk

MORTON COMMUNITY NEWS FEBRUARY 2016

The Morton Community News is for general interest and cannot be held legally responsible for errors or omissions. NEWS ITEMS BY 10th EACH MONTH (Note change of date) News Editor ...Keith Panter, 9 Belvoir Close, Morton. 01427 679077 email krp2uk@yahoo.co.uk Treasurer: Geoff Hopkinson. 1 Southlands Avenue, Morton, Tel:811167 Distribution: Penny Lightfoot, 67 Nursery Vale, Morton. Tel 330020 The Morton Community News can also be found at, Parishes.Lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Articles and letters submitted for inclusion must include the name and address of the author and, if possible, a telephone number or email.

P B Cheney for

Garden maintenance, Grass cutting,

Hedge Cutting, Turfing, Gravel for low Maintenance Scarifiing and Weeding etc. Tel 01427 678868 or

Mob 07551185197

PAUL KING

Flooring For Quality Carpets and Floor Coverings

Free no-obligation measuring and estimating service Professional fitting timed to suit you Always competitive on price Choose from a wide range of carpets and vinyls. Samples brought to your home – make your choice at leisure PAUL KING

Tel 01427 810652 Mob 077890 68812

SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 7th Feb Team Parish Communion All Saints 10.30 a.m. 14th Feb Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 21st Feb Service of the Word 9.00 a.m. 28th Feb Communion Service 9.00 a.m. BAPTISM 13th Dec Tyrion Richard Thompson 10th Jan Oliver Peter Willacott FUNERALS 22nd Dec Agnes Wilson Murray 7th Jan Geoffrey Usher (A regular member of St Paul’s Church who will be greatly missed and remembered by his family and friends) WEDDING 5th December Timothy Lewis Stallman & Charlotte Elizabeth Juggins ——————————————————————————- Annual Crib Service The traditional annual crib service was held at Morton Village hall, in December led by Rev Mike Cooney with children, Hannah and Grace Melbourne and Bethany Wood helping to build the Nativity scene. The Village Hall Committee would like to thank Maureen French, June Metcalf and Tracey Wood for their seasonal refreshments & Elaine Carrotte for her musical accompaniment. Jenny Emery (01427 616890) for and on behalf of the Village Hall Committee. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Morton Village Hall

TABLE TOP SALE

Sunday February 7th 2.00 - 4.00 pm

£4.00 per table Tel: 616087 or 610516 to book a table 50p entrance. Children free

COME ALONG AND BAG A BARGAIN!

Fitness For Life with Liz Clews ~ Specialist Health

Instructor

for ALL ages and Mature Health

Yoga, Pilates & Relaxation

Plant seeds for Your Health Now & for Your Future

Physically & Emotionally Tues 9.45-10.45am NEW CLASS Morton Village Hall ~ STARTS 22ndMarch

Tues 6-7pm The Gainsborough Academy

Fri 10-11am Morton Village Hall

New Yoga & Pilates Course at the

Clip Learning Centre 5 wks

ONLY £15 starts 3rd Feb - Subsidised by grants -

Limited Spaces

Vitality Fitness Sessions for the over 50’s & less able person

Bringing a social fitness class to your local community

Come and make new friends NOW

Mon 2 -3.30pm ~ Seated Exercise ~ Refreshments & Chat - Newlands Court

Tues 11-12noon ~ Exercise class Bespoke for Parkinson’s Group - Morton Vill’ Hall

Wed 10-11am ~ Active Varied session - Lea Village Hall

Wed 1.30-3pm ~ Active Varied ~ Refreshments & Chat - Walkeringham Vill’ Hall

Thurs 11-12noon ~ Active Varied Session - Morton Village Hall

One to One Sessions ~ Bespoke to Your Needs

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Fibromyalgia – Backs/Chronic Ailments

COPD / Parkinson’s / Dementia / Arthritis / Health Disorders

ASK ME ABOUT 5 free sessions - REFERRAL SCHEME with VITALITY

You Could Be Entitle to them, or your Parents could be Entitle to them

Liz Clews Tel: 01427 615608 ~ 0775 196 4832

lizclews@btinternet.com

www.tranquility-lifestyle.co.uk

www.vitalitylincs.co.uk www.streetlife.com

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local communities

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local communities Thank you to Tony Tittley of Gainsborough for choosing St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice as his Golf Captains Charity of the year 2015. I was delighted to attend a cheque presentation at Gainsborough Golf Club and receive a cheque for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in the sum of £4560. On behalf of the Hospice I am extremely grateful to Tony and to all those who helped in raising this wonderful amount, which will be used to support the continuing delivery of community Hospice Services from the George Henderson Lodge, Morton. If you would like to find out more about the work and services of St Barnabas and how we can help patients and their families living with a range of life limiting illnesses then please do get in touch or call the George Henderson Lodge direct on 01427 679429. All our services are free!

A reminder our next Hospice Coffee Morning takes place on Thursday 4th February 2016, 10am – 12noon at the George Henderson Lodge, Morton. If you have any unwanted Christmas presents, we would be grateful to receive these to use in raffles and tombola’s at events in the area; helping to raise monies to support our continuing delivery of patient care. Don’t forget also The World’s Number One Gary Barlow Tribute Artiste, Dan Hadfield will be performing at Gainsborough Golf Club on Saturday 16th April to help raise funds for St Barnabas Hospice and we have an Early Bird ticket offer until 12noon on 1st March 2016, with tickets just £20 (£25 thereafter) Dan has performed with Gary himself including on the Xtra factor and tours all over the world with his solo show. Dan has also been voted Britain’s Best Look alike! Doors open at 7pm for this amazing evening with a delicious one course meal at 7.30pm and Dan taking stage at 8.30pm, followed by Disco until midnight. To book tickets go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/gary16 Not to be missed…. An Evening of Musical Delight with Dr Paul Whittaker OBE and the Lindum Ladies Choir, Friday 22nd April, 7.30pm, Hemswell Court Paul is an inspiring speaker, musician and performer who is also profoundly deaf. For over 25 years he has been entertaining, informing and educating people about music and deafness across the UK and beyond. Paul will give you a taste of music, laughter and deaf awareness in his own inimitable style, including piano music and signed song. We are delighted that the Lindum Ladies Choir will also be entertaining during the evening. Tickets are £22 and include canapes and fizz on arrival! To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/musical Other Forthcoming Events in the West Lindsey area: Supper with St Barnabas & The Tigers: Friday 11th March, Market Rasen Golf Club To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/tiger Plant Sale & Garden Party: Sunday 22nd May 2016, 11am – 2pm, George Henderson Lodge Charity Golf Day AM-AM Tournament- Friday 1 st July, Gainsborough Golf Club Teams of 4, £140 per team to include Coffee/tea/biscuits on arrival and 2 course hot carvery lunch. To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/golfdaygains With many thanks for your continuing support. Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser Mobile: 07435 970309, email: caroline.swindin@stbarnabshospice.co.uk

01427 810945 EST 1989

For all your lawnmower and garden machinery needs *Sharpening *Repairs *Servicing *Spares NEW & USED MACHINERY IN STOCK AT DISCOUNT PRICES

Steve Stanton lawnmowers

FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY

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ALL PLUMBING SERVICES

CENTRAL HEATING AND BOILER REPAIRS FULL POWER FLUSH SERVICE ETC ELECTRIC REGISTERED CONTRACTORS NEW BUILD

ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK AND EXTENSIONS, ETC. Tel: 07976878708 01427 613444

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ALL PLUMBING SERVICES

CENTRAL HEATING AND BOILER REPAIRS FULL POWER FLUSH SERVICE ETC ELECTRIC REGISTERED CONTRACTORS NEW BUILD

ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK AND EXTENSIONS, ETC.

Tel: 07976878708 01427 613444

J. SHARPE CONSTRUCTION MORTON BASED

BELL WRIGHT & CO SOLICITORS 7 Lord Street, Gainsborough Do you want a solicitor you can talk to? Then contact us on 01427 611722 Wills, Powers of Attorney Tax Planning and Probate Divorce, Finance and Children Conveyancing Accidents Employment Company and Commercial

GORDON LOCHRIE B.V.M.S. M.R.C.V. S

VETERINARY SURGEON

We give you continuation of care with the same veterinary Surgeon

Qualified Nurse on the premises

24 hours a day 15-17 NORTH STREET, MORTON

GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 3AS TEL:01427 612662

www.gordonlochrievets.co.uk

OPENING TIMES Appointments

Monday-Friday 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6-7 p.m.

SURGERY KIRTON LINDSEY

Wednesday 6.30—7.30 p.m., and Saturday 9.30—10.30 a.m.

T.Green Plumbing

Your local Plumber Free Quotes! No Call Fee!

No job too small

R & E. ELECTRICAL LTD

* Domestic * Commercial

* Industrial Installations * Intruder Alarms * Security Lighting

FREE ESTIMATES Manor View 21b Crooked Billet Street Morton, Gainsborough DN21 3AH

Tel: 01427 612451

N.MANNING MOTOR ENGINEER SERVICING REPAIRS 2 BRADLEYS WALK NORTH STREET GAINSBOROUGH CALL TODAY FOR A QUOTE 01427 617516 or 01427 611033

Bathrooms supplied and fitted from under £500 Tel: Terry Green 01427 614483 Mobil 07760 255291

POT BELLY NURSERY

* Pansies, Primroses & Winter Bedding plants * Bottled Gas * Terracotta pots * Full range of plants & Aquatics * Indoor gift area * Hardwood logs * NOW STOCKING FULL RANGE OF HORSE FEED

OPENING TIMES

Monday — Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5p.m.

Sunday - 10a.m. - 4.30p.m.

Walkerith Road, Morton Gainsborough 01427 610109

MORTON PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Anne Cater, 2 Elizabeth Close, Gainsborough DN21 2TA . Tel. 01427 617611 anne.lcdp@hotmail.co.uk

Parish Council meetings are held in the Village Hall, and begin at 6.30pm. Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity during the meeting for members of the public to raise questions. Questions can also be sent to the Clerk prior to the meeting.

This information is also available on the Parish Notice Board and the Parish Council website http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Could residents please direct any correspondence to Morton Parish Council to Anne Cater, Clerk to the Council. Correspondence can be copied to individual parish councillors, but should always be addressed to the Council via the Clerk Monday 15th February 2016 Monday 21st March 2016

SHIP INN MORTON Tel: 01427 613298 NEW LOOK—————-NEW MENU OPENING HOURS….MON - FRI FROM 4 p.m. SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 12 NOON FOOD SERVED Thurs, Fri, Sat 5-8.30 p.m Sun 12 - 6 p.m.

ALL OCCASIONS CATERED FOR

EVENTS Mondays Bingo Thurs Quiz and Play your cards right

CONNELL & SON

YOUR LOCAL GREENGROCER & FLORIST Wholesale & Retail all at competitive prices

WITH FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

Opening Times

Closed Monday Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15am to 4:30 pm

Wednesday & Saturday 9:15am to 2:30 pm

Tel (01427) 679594 Mobile 07952471985 378 ROPERY ROAD , GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2TR

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Order your flowers for Valentines Day

REGULAR VILLAGE HALL >>>>>>>

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Morning Probus Club 9.30a.m.-11.30a.m. Brian Timbrell , Tel: 610002 Let’s Get Active (Pre-school group) 10.00a.m.—11.00a.m. Stacie Souhal: 667643

Parkinson’s Society Specialised Exercise Class 11.00 a.m.– 12.00 noon, Liz Clews: 07751964832 Monthly Meeting Last Tuesday of the month 10.30 a.m.—12.30 p.m. John Goddard Tel. 611555

U3A Bridge 10.00 a.m.– 12 noon Joy Doyle Tel. 718791

Afternoon Ladies Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Ron Cawte Tel 615236 Martial Arts 4.45 pm—5.45 pm George Blogg: 617171

Morton Art Club 1.30 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Barbara Lee Tel. 611559

Morton Craft Group 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Mary Cawte Tel. 615236 Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Ron Cawte Tel 615236

Evening Morton Parish Council Next meeting N/K Meetings start at 6.30pm Zumba Class 6.45 pm—7.45 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102

** Rainbow Guides 5.30 p.m.—6.45 p.m. Carolyn Ellis Tel. 07584 161568 ** Brownies 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Julie Wilson Tel. 612106 **Guides 7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Rosi Fieldson Tel. 838448 ** Denotes Term Time only

** Beaver Scouts 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Emma Keeble Tel. 07717 532100

Yoga Class 8.00p.m.—9.00 p.m. Nicky Bruce Tel: 07413 855580

Lincs Wildlife Trust Next Meet: 17th Feb Mrs. Joy Bannister Tel: 628457

For Bookings please contact the Secretary:

Mr. P. Robinson - Tel: 01427 610130 or Email: philrob1@tiscali.co.uk

For Access please contact the Caretaker/Cleaner: Mrs. T. Wood - Tel: 01427 614245

MORTON VILLAGE HALL TABLE TOP SALE on 7th February Tables £4.00 Entrance 50p Please ring 616087 or 610516 to book a table

Come along and bag a bargain!

<<<<<<< ACTIVITIES for February 2016

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

**Jo Jingles (Pre-school Music/Move’t)

9.30 a.m.- 10.30 a.m. Sarah Tan Tel. 07547622842 Vitality Exercise 11.00am to 12 noon Liz 01427 615608

Yoga/ Pilates 10.00a.m.-11.00a.m. Liz Clews, Tel. 07751964832 01427 615608

Trinity Perf. Arts ( Theatre Group) 10.00—1.00pm Jemma Carlisle Tel. 07535 904588

AVAILABLE

FOR PRIVATE

BOOKINGS

Ballroom Dancing 4 wkly: 1.30-4.30pm Jeanette Goring on 07833942915 Next dance:11th Feb Trinity Perf. Arts (Voice coaching) 4.00pm—8.30pm

.

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

NEXT

TABLE TOP 7th February

2.00 pm.—4.00 pm. Tel: J.Ogden on

616087

Weightwatchers 5.00 p.m.– 6.30 p.m. Julie Jones Tel. 01302867512 Or 07912 343820 Indoors Bowls 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Ron Cawte Tel. 615236 Women’s Institute Last Thurs of month 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Yvonne Clarke-615364

** Cub Scouts 6.00 pm—7.30 pm

Tony & Janice Baldock

Tel. 810011

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

Information regarding contacting the local police. PCSO Bill Thomas - duty times are between 8am and 10pm - although shifts are variable and he is not on duty every day. He cannot guarantee that he will be on duty at the time that an incident occurs. Residents can call his mobile number (Bill Thomas 07944776816) and if he is on duty, he will respond. Residents can leave a message on the answer phone and either Bill or one of his colleagues will contact them - within 24 hours. For non emergency calls - dial 101 The other team members are: For emergency calls - dial 999 PCSO Tracey Burnett 07500920130 PCSO Danielle Louth 07796268107 If any resident would like further information or clarification, they can contact Bill who will be happy to visit them.