'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 DECEMBER 2015

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.

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local communities Morton News December 2015 Our recent Ladies Lunch at Hemswell Court saw over 80 ladies enjoy a fantastic shopping experience with our local gift and craft stalls, a delicious lunch and being entertained by the wonderful `Withern Singers’. The day was a great success raising over £1200 to support our local community Hospice services; our sincere thanks to

everyone who attended and supported the event in some way. A reminder that our annual `Light up a Life’ event in Gainsborough will this year take place on Tuesday 8th December, 7pm at the United Reformed Church. This celebration provides a special time for families and friends to join us in remembering the people we love who are no longer with us. Light up a Life is open to everyone not just those touched by Hospice Care and regardless of faith. If you would like to make a dedication in remembrance of a loved one please get in touch with me or go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/Donate On Thursday 4th February 2016, 10am – 12noon our `Bring a Gift’ Coffee Morning will return to the, George Henderson Lodge, Morton. If you have any unwanted Christmas presents, this is a great opportunity to bring them along knowing they will be put to good use and that you will also be supporting your local Hospice. This year our `Bring A Gift ‘Coffee Morning was a great success and I was overwhelmed at the number of gifts that were so kindly donated. These have been used in raffles and tombola’s at events in the area and has helped raise monies to support our continuing delivery of patient care. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who has over the year supported St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in some way, by promoting and attending our events, donating prizes, homemade produce and plants, baking cakes, making donations and giving their time and resources. Special thanks to `Eminox’ for choosing St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice as their charity of the year. This support has enabled the conversion of a room at the George Henderson Lodge into a new Physiotherapy room is of enormous help and benefit to our patients. And finally but by no means least my heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers who help in so many ways at the George Henderson Lodge and who have also helped me at events;

I really appreciate all that you do and it is an absolute pleasure to work with you. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and my Best Wishes for 2016 With many thanks for your continuing support. Caroline Swindin Community Events Fundraiser, Mobile: 07435 970309 email: caroline.swindin@stbarnabshospice.co.uk

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A Message for the distribution team from David Bew After almost three years in the role I am standing down but I am pleased to say that Penny Lightfoot will be taking over the role of Distribution Coordinator. Together with taking on the role I know that Penny will bring new ideas to the committee on how the magazine can be improved and distribution extended to ensure that everyone in Morton receives a copy. Her contact details are shown on the front page. In the meantime I would like to thank all of you who distribute the newsletter for your help and support during my time in office and for always being so cheery when I turn up on your doorstep. It has been a joy to get to know you all and I would like to wish you the very best for the future.

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SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 6th Dec Team Parish Communion at All Saints 10.30 a.m. 13th Dec Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 20th Dec Morning Service 9.00 a.m. 24th Dec CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 5.00 p.m. 24th Dec Bethlehem Midnight Service 9.00 p.m. 27th Dec Communion Service 9.00 a.m. BAPTISMS 11th Oct Theo Richard James Clartowski Lucy Marie Butt 25th Oct Declan James Roberts Rosie Elizabeth King FUNERALS 16th Oct Ann Cowan 2nd Nov Matthew Nelson 19th Oct Ronald Seaton 9th Nov Patricia Marsden WEDDING 24th Oct Joshua Sylvester to Laura Cronshaw FUTURE EVENTS AT St. PAUL’S CHURCH Friday 4th Dec will be the village Christmas Concert Chocolate Tombola etc 5.00 p.m.-6.30 p.m. followed by Concert Friday 11th Dec—-Concert by Village Harmony starts at 7 p.m. £6 with seasonal refreshments We last heard this group at one of our harvest suppers and look forward to hearing them entertain us. **************** *********** A huge thank-you to our Church Warden Alan for organising the harvest quiz and supper to which 50 sat down, enjoying Pam’s meat pie from the Ship. Together with the raffle this raised £320 for St. Paul’s. We thank all those who helped, sold tickets and gave prizes and to Sylvia Hughes who every year helps out by folding all the tickets. As we are a small elderly congregation these events are essential to keep the church maintained and open. Please support our other two events advertised.

Morton Cricket Club Are hosting a combined Christmas Bingo/Quiz night at Morton Village Hall on 12th December 2015 at 6.30pm. Tickets are priced at £3.00 which will in-clude a chip butty from local favourite chippy Johnsons. The event is open to all and you do not have to be a cricket club member to attend. There will be some fantastic prizes on offer and refreshments will be available from a fully licenced bar. If you would like to attend the event please call Katy Marshall on 07823 557532 or Claire Kelly on 07525100356 to reserve your ticket. ——————————————————————————

Morton Village Hall Quiz

Another good Quiz was held in the Village Hall on November 7th, thanks to the Quizmasters Christopher and Tony. There were 18 tables of people filling the hall to capacity, all hoping their brains were going to be fully functioning for the evening. It was good to see a lot of new faces and we hope they and the regulars enjoyed the evening and would like to come again. The meat pies and the lovely gravy were provided by Pam at The Ship Inn, and the chips were from the Fish Lodge. Thanks to all those who help to make the evening go smoothly, the people who help get the room ready in the afternoon, the washer-uppers, the people who supply raffle prizes and sell tickets, and it's great that everyone helps clear the room at the end of the evening. All done and dusted in 20 minutes, a real community effort!

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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 14th December 2015 Dates for Jan 2016 Not available

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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: 14th Dec 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

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

Other Events Village Hall Crib Service: 2nd or 3rd Sunday in December at 6.00pm (To be confirmed)

<<<<<<< ACTIVITIES for December 2015

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

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Ballroom Dancing 4 wkly: 1.30-4.30pm Jeanette Goring on 07833942915 Next dance:17th Dec Trinity Perf. Arts (Voice coaching) 4.00pm—8.30pm

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AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

AVAILABLE FOR

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

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. Anne Cater, Clerk to Morton Parish Council