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Issue No 99 June/July 2016 Bimonthly Editorial

Welcome to View from the Hill

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View from the Past by Paul Smith

Hello and welcome to my View from the Past. This month we travel back in time to 1962 and the final service outside

of the Old Chapel building on Lincoln Lane, opposite School Lane. At that time Thorpe had 3 places of worship. The building was used in

later years as a tractor store and then was demolished in the early 1980’s to make way for the new houses that now occupy the spot.

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What’s going on…...

It has been a busy couple of months in the village culminating in a successful ‘Love Your Parish Week’ conceived and organised by our Parish Clerk. Well done Janet; we think this may even be a ‘first’’ in the country! The Parish Council have plans to make this an annual event so look out for it next year and please join in where you can.

The Parish Council have also launched a closed Facebook page which already has 67 members. This is for posting positive community information with regards to events in the village. The Railway Inn also has a Facebook page so if you haven’t already done so why not take a look.

Spring has been and gone but once again the display of daffodils and snow drops in the village was tremendous, many thanks to the residents who gave of their valuable time in the past to ensure the season is enjoyed by everyone for many years to come.

The Village Plan group have been very busy and well deserve our thanks for the work that is being done on our behalf. A report is included on page 14. The THREDS groups also continue to do well. All their reports and notices of forthcoming events and meetings can be seen here in View from the Hill. Don’t forget if you live in the village you are automatically a member of THREDS, everyone’s welcome to join in with the various groups at any time.

Finally well done to everyone concerned with the Cake and Plant Stalls held in the Church on Tuesday 10th May; particularly to the organisers, helpers and those who supplied and purchased the delicious cakes, healthy looking plants and donated the raffle prizes. The fun afternoon was well attended, despite the inclement weather and a grand total of £193.75 was raised for Church Funds.

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Dates for Your Diary

Date Event JUNE

Every Wed Bridge Club at 7pm. This is held in the ORC except when Parish Council Meetings are scheduled.

Sun 5th Church Service at 9.15am Sun 12th Church Service at 10.30am Mon 13th Craft Club at 7pm in the ORC Tues 14th Afternoon Tea at the Rectory from 2pm Sat 25th Summer Fayre at St Michaels School 11am until 3pm Sun 26th Church Service at 6.30pm Thurs 30th Lunch at Pennells at 12.30pm

JULY Every Wed Bridge Club at 7pm.

This is held in the ORC except when Parish Council Meetings are scheduled.

Sun 3rd Church Service at 9.15am Sun 10th Methodist Service at 9.15am Mon 11th Craft Club at 7pm in the ORC Thurs 14th Threds Walk Sun 24th Church Service at 6.30pm Mon 25th Threds Social Evening. ORC at 7pm Thurs 28th Lunch at Pennells at 12.30pm

Bus Time Table (Service 48)

Thorpe on the Hill to Lincoln: Monday to Saturday - Top of Little Thorpe Lane

7.50am 10.15am 12.15pm 2.15pm 4.15pm 6.15pm

Lincoln to Thorpe on the Hill Monday to Saturday - Lincoln Bus Station

6.40am 9am 11am 1pm 3pm 5pm

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Village Clubs and Groups

THREDS Thorpe on the Hill Residents Association

Book Club: Bridge Club: Days Out: Walks, Talks and Social Nights

Everyone Welcome. Please register your email address with Jane Taylor, [email protected] to receive regular news.

BOWLS CLUB Lawn Bowls from April to September

The Club welcomes new members. For further information please con-tact David Cuthbert on 695945.

COMMUNITY CAFE Meets in the Oliver Roper Centre

All proceeds, after baking ingredients, are sent to charities so please come along and support Charlotte and Zoe.

27th LINCOLN SCOUT GROUP Meets in the Oliver Roper Centre

The age group is 6-14 years. Please contact Fran Firth on 686616, 07952 480708 or by email [email protected]

TOTH PLAYGROUP Established over 40 years ago

Being situated now in a purpose built classroom in the grounds of St Mi-chael’s Primary School gives the playgroup a strong link with the school.

Contact Jayne O’Keefe on 07949 371609 or email [email protected] for all the details

Railway Inn: Pool and Darts Teams. Players required. Contact Carly & Michael Bray Tel: 681499

Thorpe Park: Golf Club Membership / Driving Range Lincoln Golf Centre Tel: 686340

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Bar, Restaurant, Camping and Rooms to let.

Restaurant Opening Times Wednesday 12-2pm and 5-8pm Thursday 12-2pm and 5-8pm

Friday 12-2pm and 5-9pm Saturday 12-8pm

Sunday 12-3pm Carvery Only

Tel: 01522 681499

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THREDS CRAFT CLUB

The first meeting of Thorpe on the Hill’s new ‘craft and natter’ club was held on Monday 18th April and a small group of enthusiastic crafters joined together to share their crafting enthusiasm and skills. It appears we have some very talented people in the

village! A massive ‘Thank You’, to you all for coming. A diverse range of crafts were brought to share, and some even learnt a new craft! Everyone from beginners to experts are welcome. All we ask is that your craft is portable! Or you can just come and relax and watch.

So, why not come and join us at one of our forthcoming meetings? Held monthly on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm, in the Oliver Roper Centre, the next dates are the 13th June and 11th July. Your first meeting will be free and then after-wards a subscription of £3.00, to cover hall rental and

refreshments.

Julie Murray

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For Your Information

The Royal Voluntary Service Community Transport

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The Transport Desk 10am to 3pm

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 01522 300506

Also Volunteer Drivers Required.

Meet at the Oliver Roper Centre

Thorpe has a Beaver Colony, Scout Troup & Cub Pack.

Open to Boys & Girls 6yrs-14yrs

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St. Michael and All Angels

Forthcoming Church Dates

June Sun 5th Holy Communion with Rev Fran at 9.15am Sun 12th Group Service at 10.30am Sun 26th Evensong at 6.30pm with Sue and Jean

July Sun 3rd Holy Communion with Rev Jim at 9.15am Sun 10th Methodist Holy Communion at 9.15am Rev Alan Robson Sun 24th Evensong with Rev Fran and Sue at 6.30pm Sun 31st Holy Communion at Swinderby at 10.30am

Notice We are currently without a Vicar so please contact our

Church Wardens should you need pastoral care or to arrange a Wedding, Baptism or Funeral.

Beth Bradford on 685412 Bob Sheldon on 685810

Martin Latham on 682358

Afternoon Tea at The Rectory home of Martin and Jenny Latham.

Tuesday 14th June 2-4 pm Tuesday 12th July 2-4 pm

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The Queen’s Birthday Party THREDS

The Queens Birthday was celebrated in style by a full house at the Oliver Roper Centre on St Georges Day. If you weren’t able to be there then you missed a great night. The room had been decorated with flags and bunting and the tables beautifully dressed with white tablecloths and patriotic red, white and blue flower arrangements; thanks to all concerned but especially Jane Trotman. Everyone brought along a contribution to the buffet which was once again exceptional. Entertainment ranged from a wide selection of music from village musicians “Over the Hill”, with special guest singers Wendy Sykes and Chris Abrams, to readings from Fran and Gordon Kobish and a ‘right royal’ quiz by Jane Taylor. A highlight of the evening was Ron Bradford presenting his version of Rule Brittania, brilliantly done only 3 weeks after a knee replacement operation. This never fails to get everyone singing and as always the roof was raised! We look forward with great anticipation to the next event.

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A Personal View from the Hill by Tony Magri

My view is that Love Your Parish Week is a wonderful idea and agree that it is one that should become a tradition. Perhaps all the village groups should try to arrange their normal activity in this week so that, as well as new events and activities, it would then include meetings of the book group, walking group, bridge group, craft group etc and perhaps it could be a theme at the church, scouts and the school.

It’s pleasing to report that at least 23 villagers ate at the Railway Inn to recognise Love Your Parish Pub Day. A small group went for lunch, two more had an afternoon drink accompanied by a bowl of chips and 19 enjoyed an evening meal. I heard nothing but positive comments about the food served by the new chef and many were tempted by the tasty desserts.

Finishing with a party is always a good idea so on Saturday 14th May about 40 of us gathered at the Oliver Roper Centre to celebrate the end of a wonderful week. If we didn’t know before the week started, we know now that we live in a village with a strong sense of community in a parish with glorious countryside.

We talked, we listened (to each other and to the always excellent Over the Hill), we sang, we laughed, we ate lovely food (special thanks to Janet and Jane), we enjoyed a glass or two, we quizzed, we were shocked at how little we knew (thanks Jane for the an-swers), we raised funds (£105 for charity), we washed up (some did), we tidied up and we all went home happy.

Thank you Over the Hill for the hours that you spend practicing for our benefit.

Thank you Janet for your excellent idea and for all your hard work in putting the week together. I know that there have already been discussions about next year’s event.

LOVE YOUR PARISH

WEEK

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Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup

Contacts: Jayne O’Keefe

Leader Nicky Wilmer-Richards

Deputy/SENCO

Kirsty Summers Committee Chairperson

Tel: 07949 371609

Email: [email protected]

For more information

please visit our website:

www.thorpeonthehillplaygroup.co.uk

Useful Telephone Numbers

Crossroads Practice 01522 682848

Richmond Medical Centre 01522 500240

Newark Rd Surgery 01522 537944

Bassingham Surgery 01522 788250

Bassingham Pharmacy 01522 789307

NHS Dental Helpline 01522 515386

Lincoln County Hospital 01522 512512

NSPCC Helpline 0800 800 5000

NKDC Environmental Health 01522 699699

The Bridge Club We meet at 7pm most Wednesdays at the Oliver Roper Centre

(except when Parish Council meetings are taking place)

Our social bridge club started almost 6 months ago and we regularly have 12-15 players at each meeting. It is open to all….

Raw beginners: Lessons are given as you play from the outset

Previous Players: If you have played in the past and wish to pick up the game again you will be very welcome. Partners are not needed.

Players: If you play now and would like to play socially in a very friendly

atmosphere then this is for you. PLEASE GIVE US A TRY.

For further info please contact Dave Williams on 693128

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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES

It has been a busy month of May and all in all a successful one.

Love Your Parish Week. from 7th to 15th May was embraced by many and seemed to be very well received.

The current ‘hot topic’ is of course the Neighbourhood Plan and over 30 residents attended the Oliver Roper Centre on Sat 7th May to be updated on its progress. The questionnaires which many village residents completed had been analysed and a set of draft proposals were displayed and further comments taken.

At the current time a Local Plan ( which is a different document to our Neighbourhood Plan) is being formulated by the Central Lincolnshire Joint Planning Unit. This is an amalgam of the Lincoln City, North Kesteven and West Lindsey District Council Planning Teams. Our completed Neighbourhood Plan will have to be in accord with this overall Local Plan. ( Nothing’s easy is it?)

It is the intention to ensure that Thorpe on the Hill is designated as a “small village” within the Local Plan which would mean that the village would be recognised by the planning process as a small settlement where no major development would be allowed.

This was the overwhelming wish expressed by residents in the questionnaire responses.

Completion is still sometime away. The next stage of the process is to employ a planning consultant to convert the village aspirations into a legal planning document. Nevertheless an enormous amount of work has been completed and we are very grateful for the hard work put in so far by the Village Plan Team. Everyone will be kept updated through articles published in View from the Hill although we are hoping to develop a new village website in the near future which will allow up to date information on all comings and goings within the village.

Finally congratulations to Councillor Sheldon the new Chairman of the Parish Council and to Councillor Williams the new Vice Chairman. Many thanks to Councillor Martin for his hard work as the previous Chairman.

Copies of ‘Thorpe on the Hill Village Plan’ are available from the Parish Clerk. Janet’s email is: [email protected] or visit the website: http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ThorpeonTheHill. Thanks.

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27th Lincoln Scout Group – First Quarter 2016 Queens 90th Birthday Celebrations. The 27th Lincoln Scout Group joined over 2,200 others across the country in lighting an official beacon at a group meeting held at Activities Away. We also cut a special cake to celebrate the 90th birthday of The Queen and the anniversaries of Cubs100 and Beavers30. Astronaut Tim Peake. During the group night each section planted rocket seeds that have just returned from the International Space Station as well as some that have been stored on Earth. We’ll be submitting our results as part of a national experiment with the UK and European Space Agencies, in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, turning all of our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts into real Space Biologists. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and parents also hiked 1km laps of the lake to build up our space miles in the Space to Earth Challenge, set by Tim Peake to encourage young people to get active and cover the 400km between the ISS and Earth before his return in June. Inspired by Tim Peake running the London Marathon on the ISS (which he completed on the treadmill, 250 miles above the Earth in 3hours and 35 minutes!) our young people, leaders … even parents put their walking boots on. In one night we covered 92km! Added to the 236 already behind us … only another 72 to go … Parents could look through our Space Diaries, authored by Lucy – daughter of Professor Stephen Hawking that we’ve been completing as Tim’s mission progresses and we also invested, awarded Chief Scout Bronze Awards, activity badges, Principia mission stickers and Queens Birthday badges. We also designed our favourite healthy meals that could be taken to space linked with Heston Blumenthals Space Dinner challenge and our healthy eating program work. St Georges Day. All sections attended the St Georges Day parade and we displayed our Cubs100 and Beavers30 banners with immense pride. Operation Goodwill. 27th Lincoln took part in the Monopoly based game around the city for the entry fee of food parcels for the Lincoln Leader Young people in all the sections enjoyed the sights and questions around Lincoln. We might not have placed in the top three but we passed go and had great fun knowing we were also helping others. Section Programmes. All sections made pancakes and celebrated Chinese New Year with dragon dancing, Chinese food, fortune sticks and crafts for their international activities. Scouts have been preparing for an imminent expedition with map work, first aid, a kit night at Go Outdoors, meal planning and cooking. They’ve been to Battlecamp, playzone and will be sailing, kayaking and finishing the summer with a trip to Bomber Command. Cubs have been taking part in many of the Cubs100 events at Playzone and the Odeon to see the new Jungle Book movie as well as completing their road safety badge, with a visit from the RAC. They will soon be welcoming visitors to talk about stroke awareness and teach sign language. Beavers have enjoyed a Pirate sleepover, junk modelling, been working on their cook activity badge and My World and Outdoors challenges. They will be preparing for their summer perform-ance, practicing their photography, taking up personal challenges and finishing the summer term kayaking. If you are interested in finding out more about the 27th Lincoln Scout Group or would like to join us as a member or perhaps as an adult helper or leader (as often or as little as you’d like) … we’d love to hear from you. Thankyou. Ellie. [email protected]

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The Natural World Centre

and Whisby Nature Park

The Nature Reserve offers walks which include lake views, woodland and meadows extending to around 6.5 miles. Maps of the reserve are available from the Centre. Don’t forget village residents can park free once you have registered. Take your V5C form

Children can now explore Whisby Nature Park like never before with the Natural World Centre’s NEW Otter’s Reach Indoor Adventure.

Offering an all-weather experience as well as interactive play, engaging and educating children about the natural environment, Otter’s Reach encourages stimulating play for youngsters 3 years and over with a height restriction of 1.3m. It shows the development of Whisby Nature Reserve at Thorpe on the Hill from its origins as a quarrying site to the beautiful sanctuary it is today.

Accompanying this amazing creation is Otter’s Cafe, offering hot and cold drinks and snacks enabling visitors to extend their stay. You can sample fresh filled deli sandwiches or our tempting range of cakes – there’s plenty to choose from! If you fancy something a little more substantial, the Boardwalk Bistro has an appetizing menu available everyday as well as scrumptious spe-cials not forgetting our Little Darters children’s menu. If the weather is warm, stay for the day and try our selection of ice creams available from Little Darters Kiosk open during weekends and school holidays - just next to Little Darters Wildlife Adventure Area it’s the perfect place to enjoy a treat and watch little ones play.

Watch out for more exciting developments to Little Darters Wildlife Adventure Area! This will soon feature a mini assault course with balance ropes and a new lookout tower. Both areas are open every day from 10am to 4.30pm. Look forward to seeing you.

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Wednesday - 9am to 1pm Saturday - 9am to 12.30pm

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Sunday - Closed

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THREDS

BOOK CLUB

Our fifth book was “Just a Little Run Around the World” by Rosie

Swale Pope. The notes on the back cover of this true story say -

Heartbroken when she lost her husband to cancer, Rosie set off from

Wales with nothing but a small cart of food and equipment, funded by the

rent from her little cottage. So began her epic 5-year journey that would

take her 20,000 miles around the world, crossing Europe, Russia, Asia,

Alaska, North America, Greenland, Iceland, and back into the UK, in

memory of the man she loved. Followed by wolves, knocked down by a

bus, confronted by bears, chased by a naked man with a gun and

stranded with severe frostbite, Rosie's breathtaking 20,000-mile solo

journey is as gripping as it is inspiring.

There was unanimous agreement that the book was a very

enjoyable read, that Rosie Swale Pope is very brave and inspira-

tional and that it is unlikely that anyone will ever repeat the jour-

ney. As well as great determination, she needed more luck than a

room full of lottery jackpot winners to have avoided death on several

occasions.

The evening was wonderfully hosted by Sue and Gordon Kobish. If

you would like to join us please get in touch with Jane on 695968.

A Date for your Diary……………..

JAZZ & FIZZ at THE RAILWAY INN

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LIVE MUSIC

Stalls/ Children’s games/ Raffle/ Tombola/ Ice creams and more!

EVERYONE WELCOME

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Loose THREDS The Village Walking Group - Walks 9 and 10

Love Your Parish Boundary - Love Your Parish Wildlife Sunday 8th May and Thursday 12th May

As part of Love Your Parish week two walks were organised. They both involved Beating the Bounds and observing some of the rich biodiversity of wildlife in the parish.

Wikipedia tells us: “Beating the bounds is an ancient custom still observed in some English and Welsh parishes. A group of old and young members of the community would walk the boundaries of the parish, usually led by the parish priest and church officials, to share the knowledge of where they lay, and to pray for protection and blessings for the lands. In former times when maps were rare it was usual to make a formal perambulation of the parish boundaries on Ascension Day or during Rogation week. Knowledge of the limits of each parish needed to be handed down so that such matters as liability to contribute to the repair of the church, and the right to be buried within the churchyard were not disputed. The priest of the parish with the churchwardens and the parochial officials headed a crowd of boys who, armed with green boughs, usually birch or willow, beat the parish boundary markers with them. Sometimes the boys were themselves whipped or even violently bumped on the boundary-stones to make them remember. The object of taking boys along is supposed to ensure that witnesses to the boundaries should survive as long as possible. Although modern surveying techniques make the ceremony obsolete, at least for its secular purpose, many English parishes carry out a regular beating of the bounds, as a way of strengthening the community and giving it a sense of place.”

For the first walk, we Beat the Bounds of the northern parish boundary in Whisby Nature Park. For the second, we followed the boundary to the west, in Tunman Wood and along Morton Lane towards the Avenue. We had neither parish priest nor small boys and there was certainly no whipping but I think we managed to strengthen the community and give those who took part a sense of place. On both walks, the community was further strengthened at the Railway Inn.

The wildlife: The parish can boast a significant portion of Whisby Nature Park, but this is only a small part of our incredibly biodiverse parish. As well as this popular visitor attraction, there are freshwater lakes, Local Wildlife Sites (LWS), one Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI), ancient woodland, a small tradi-tional orchard, historic grassland and Priority Habitats including rare reed beds. 2770 species have been recorded in the parish. Some of the highlights of the two walks included seeing southern marsh or-chids, cowslips, bluebells and primroses and some heard a nightingale at Whisby Nature Park.

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St Michaels

Church of England Primary School

As we write this we are just nearing the end of the SATs week for Year 6 – whatever we feel about the tests that our children have just taken; we know they have tried their best and completed what have become known as the most challenging assessments to date! They have done themselves proud as have all the hard working staff who have helped them – the Year 6 are celebrating the end of the week with a trip to Frankie and Benny’s!

Last week saw us undertake what is called a Peer Review. This is a process where senior staff from linked schools come and help us review and evaluate our school and check that we are working towards the correct priorities. We worked with a local head teacher and an OFSTED inspector – at the time we questioned why we invited an OFSTED inspector to take part as at times the few days felt like a mock OFSTED! But we were pleased he came as we were graded as OUTSTANDING in all areas and could not be happier!

Here are some of the comments from the report: “The committed and highly effective leadership of the headteacher and deputy head-teacher has galvanised the staff into a cohesive and determined team.” “The quality of teaching is outstanding. It interests, excites and inspires pupils.” “Relationships between staff and pupils are exemplary.” “Strong emphasis is placed on ‘values education’ meaning pupils become thoughtful, considerate and reflective learners.” “Children make excellent progress in the Reception class.” “The behaviour of pupils is outstanding being at all times impeccable.” “Parents agree that their child is taught well and that the school keeps them well informed. They say their children are happy at school and make good progress. When asked “Even better if….”, no significant improvements were suggested.” “Pupils follow a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that has been carefully constructed to meet the demands of the new national curriculum and is underpinned by the school values.”

These are just some of the many positive comments we received. Why not come and have a look for yourself and see what we are about by popping into one of the following events over the next term? Wednesday 18

th May – Open Afternoon at 1.30pm

Wednesday 8th June – Open Evening/Pudding Club at 6pm

Saturday 25th

June – School Summer Fayre – 11-3pm Wednesday 29

th June – Sports Day at 1pm

Thursday 14th July – Music Miscellany – 6.30pm – tickets available for outside concert

In the next issue we will be reporting on the Year 6 trip to the Church School’s Festival

and our whole school trip to the coast – let’s hope for some great weather!

Naomi Weaver

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