Feast Weekend August 9-11th
Church
Vintage Brass on Friday night
Displays, Tower Walks, Stalls and refreshments all weekend |
The Nags
Opening of the Feast by Helpringham Princess and Prince; 10:00am Sat.
Live Bands, BBQ
Grand Raffle for a Plane Ride, Driving Lessons and more! |
The Green
Traditional Fairground, Dog Show, Face Painting, Kund Fu Display, Stalls. |
Vacancies for Parish Councillor
There is currently a vacancy on Helpringham Parish Council and as there was no request for an election this position will now be filled by co-option, via resolution of the council, at its meeting on August 14th. Should there be more applicants than vacancies; councillors will decide the appointments by a vote, or series of votes, in order to obtain a majority decision.
To be considered for co-option, 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. Have during the whole of the previous 12 months occupied as tenant or owner any land or other premises in the Parish.
3. Have had his/her principal or only place of work in the previous 12 months in the parish.
4. Have resided either in the Parish or within 3 miles thereof during the previous 12 months.
Anyone wishing to be considered for co-option should contact the Clerk to the Council, in writing, at 28 Vicarage Lane, Helpringham, NG34 ORP.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning The Chairman
Councillor G Hotchkin on 421211.
Mrs J Bleach
Clerk to the Council
RAILWAY MODIFICATIONS
A team from Network Rail were in Helpringham on 10 July to give a presentation to the parish about the work being done on the GNGE line (also known as the Redwing line) which connects Peterborough to Doncaster via Lincoln.
At £280m the GNGE modernisation is one of the largest transport projects currently being undertaken in England, and when completed will provide increased capacity (up to two additional trains per hour in each direction at peak times), faster train times, quieter and smoother journeys, and safer crossings.
Although the main impetus for the work is a need to provide an alternate route for some of the freight traffic on the East Coast Main Line, the upgrade work provides a number of opportunities for Lincolnshire itself, and communities along the route, to benefit from the modernization of the line. These opportunities include the possibility of additional passenger services and the development of a regional freight hub to give food producers a faster and more direct link to European markets.
The project has already involved considerable work in Helpringham – including renewal of the bridges on Burton Road and South Fen Road. At the request of the Parish Council, the Network Rail team undertook a site visit to both these bridges with Council members before the presentation took place.
Having listened to your concerns about the bridges, Network Rail have undertaken to liaise with Lincolnshire County Council to try and resolve a number of the issues, including installing road signage, narrowing pavements, and introducing lane markings.
[The parish council was most concerned about the Burton Road bridge and we hope that there will be improvements there.]
What is CallConnect Bus Service?
CallConnect is a unique bus service whose timetable is not fixed but responds to passenger requests. This means its routes are different each day depending on the bookings made by passengers. Journey requests can be made by telephone, online or by SMS text message. The service is designed to improve transport opportunities in rural communities and some market towns where there is an infrequent conventional bus services.
Who can use CallConnect?
Everyone! All are welcome to use the service regardless of age or status. You can use the service as frequently as required for anything from shopping or travelling to work or school to a social event or medical appointment. Even if you are on holiday in Lincolnshire and need a bus, contact our booking office and find out how we can help you.
How do I book a journey?
You can book a CallConnect journey by calling our booking team on 0845 234 3344. When requesting a bus journey, have your membership number and journey details ready. You can also submit your travel requests online or via SMS text messages. You can make a booking up to seven days in advance. You can also request same-day journeys but please give a minimum of one hour’s notice. All bookings are subject to availability.
Fares
The amount you pay to travel depends on your journey. Each service area is divided into zones – the further you travel, the more you pay. Booking office staff can tell you the cost of your journey so that you can have the correct fare ready. Children aged under 5 travel free with an accompanying adult. If you hold a valid concessionary bus pass due to age or disability, you can use it on CallConnect buses. Passes issued outside Lincolnshire are accepted during off-peak travel (after 9.30am).
Opening and Operating Times
CallConnect operates 7am-7pm, Monday-Friday, and 8am-6pm on Saturdays. Details of any local variations are available from the booking office. The booking office is open from 8.30am-7pm, Monday-Friday; 8.30am-5pm on Saturday; and closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Need a little help?
Our vehicles are fitted with low-floor steps and tail-lifts to ensure they are as easy as possible for everyone to use. Wheelchair users must inform us of the make and model to ensure it meets our safety standard of being impact-tested. Travel in a wheelchair is subject to availability and approval.
49 CLUB
Sat 15th June Frank Bailey
Sat 22nd June Fay Stammers
Sat 29th June Michael Hartley
Sat 6th July Hilary Lloyd
Sat 13th July Gloria Dolan
All received £25 and the rest of the money went to Memorial Hall Funds
MEMORIAL HALL NEWS
Helpringham has seen the sun and hasn’t it been wonderful, early morning bird song and roses everywhere it has hopefully made us all feel better.
Our Open Day on Sunday 21st July was enjoyed by many of you, the Dance and Kung Fu demonstrations were a delight as were the Cream Teas in the garden under our new gazebo. We hope you found out more of our village activities and maybe even joined up for some!
The activities for Helpringham Feast 9th-11th August are centred in St Andrew’s Church and the Nags on the Green this year, with many attractions. The History Society “School Days” exhibition will be in the Church.
Do go along and get a taste of the joy of the Feast.
A big thank you to all of you who have donated used stamps, John Mallindine and Poppy from ‘Hearing Dogs For the Deaf’ collected the full box recently and was very grateful. Do continue to collect these as it is such a good cause.
Forthcoming events at the Memorial Hall for your diaries.
The Harvest Supper on Saturday 5th October.
Christmas Fair Saturday 23rd November.
To book the Memorial Hall for all your family occasions telephone Mick on 421853 or Laraine on 421110.
HALL DIARY April 2013
To hire the hall for all your functions, weekday rates are £6.50 per hour for clubs
and £11.00 per hour for fund raising and weekends, plus £10.00 for use of the
kitchen and £10.00 for use of the bar.
Hire of Conference Room £6.00 per hour
Daily Hire of complete Hall £140.00
These prices include heating or air conditioning.
For Bookings please telephone Mick 421853 or Laraine 421 1 1 0
Thursday |
1 |
st |
Ballroom and Sequence for beginners |
6:30pm |
Friday |
2 |
rd |
Kung Fu |
7:00pm |
Saturday |
3 |
rd |
PRIVATE PARTY |
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Tuesday |
6 |
th |
Arts and Crafts |
1:30pm |
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Ballroom Dancing |
7:00pm |
Wednesday |
7 |
th |
Bam-Bams |
10:00am |
Thursday |
8 |
th |
Lunch Club |
12:30pm |
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Ballroom and Sequence for beginners |
7:30pm |
Friday |
9 |
th |
Kung Fu |
7:00pm |
Saturday |
10 |
th |
Feast Weekend |
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Sunday |
11 |
th |
Feast Weekend |
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Tuesday |
13 |
th |
Arts and Crafts |
1:30pm |
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Ballroom Dancing |
7:00pm |
Wednesday |
14 |
th |
Bam-Bams |
10:00am |
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Petticoat Club |
7:30pm |
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Parish Council |
7:30pm |
Thursday |
15 |
th |
Lunch Club |
12:30pm |
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Ballroom and Sequence for beginners |
7:30pm |
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History Society |
7:30pm |
Friday |
16 |
th |
Kung Fu |
7:00pm |
Monday |
19 |
th |
Hall Committee |
7:30pm |
Tuesday |
20 |
th |
Arts and Crafts |
1:30pm |
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Ballroom Dancing |
7:00pm |
Wednesday |
21 |
st |
Bam-Bams |
10:00am |
Thursday |
22 |
nd |
Lunch Club |
12:30pm |
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Ballroom and Sequence for beginners |
7:30pm |
Friday |
23 |
rd |
Kung Fu |
7:00pm |
Tuesday |
27 |
th |
Arts and Crafts |
1:30pm |
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Ballroom Dancing |
7:00pm |
Wednesday |
28 |
th |
Bam-Bams |
10:00am |
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Gardening Club |
7:30pm |
Thursday |
29 |
th |
Ballroom and Sequence for beginners |
6:30pm |
Friday |
30 |
th |
Kung Fu |
7:00pm |
Enquiries re Baptism, weddings etc. should be made to The Reverend Chris Harrington on 01529 460904.
For other Church queries in Helpringham please contact John West on 421871
NEWS FROM THE PEWS
Hog Roast & St Oswald
On Friday 2nd August Burton Church are holding a fund raising Hog Roast at Cede House Farm, Heckington Road, Burton Pedwardine at 7pm. All welcome. Then on Sunday 4th August we will be remembering the Celtic saint St Oswald at the delightful church at Howell for their patronal festival & tea at 3pm.
Helpringham Feast Weekend
In August (9th to 11th) it's the Helpringham Feast weekend, starting with a concert by Vintage Brass on the Friday night and finishing with a Songs of Praise service on the Sunday evening at 6pm. Helpringham church will be open all weekend with displays by the local history society, and lots of stalls and refreshments served throughout the weekend.
Coach trip to Walsingham
The following day (Monday 12th August) we are running another pilgrimage by coach to Walsingham in Norfolk, picking up at Heckington church at 9am and getting back around 8pm. There will be an opportunity to do the usual pilgrim things such walking the holy mile from the RC Shrine to the Anglican Shrine (coach will take those who can't), walk the Stations of the Cross in the lovely Shrine garden and experience the sacrament of sprinkling for healing from the Shrine well (all of which is optional). We hope to be stopping of at Holkham on the way back. Cost will be approx £20 including lunch at the Shrine refectory in Walsingham. To book a seat please phone Jenny Charlesworth 461167.
Rectory Garden Fete
In addition to these social outings the Rectory Garden Fete is on Saturday 17th August from 2pm till 4pm at 10 Cameron Street, Heckington. There will be lots of stalls selling homemade preserves & cakes, CD's, Books, Giant Tombola, Big Raffle, Skittles, Games of Skill and the usual homemade Refreshments.
Organ Recital
Finally there is another chance to experience a recital by our amazing organist John Lyon as he puts the organ at Heckington through its paces on Saturday 24th August at 7.30pm.
Have a wonderful summer. I think I'll need another holiday after all this.
Our next event will be at the start of the Feast Weekend on Friday 9th August with a Vintage Brass Band Concert in the church starting at 7.30pm. There will be a cheese and wine supper with the first glass of wine free. Tickets are on sale from the usual outlets including the Post Office. Please see posters for further details.
Don’t forget the classical guitar concert to be given by Ray Burley on 21st September in the church. This is a date not to be missed and tickets will be available soon.
CHURCH SERVICES ACROSS THE GROUP IN AUGUST
Special services highlighted
4th AUGUST
9.30am Great Hale (Holy Communion)
11am Burton Pedwardine (Holy Communion)
11am Heckington (Morning Praise)
3pm Howell (St Oswald's Day Service)
6pm Scredington (Evensong)
11th AUGUST - Helpringham Feast Weekend
9.30am Heckington (Informal All Age service)
9.30am Scredington (Holy Communion)
11am Heckington (Holy Communion)
11am Swaton (Morning Praise)
11am Great Hale (Informal Family Service)
6pm Helpringham (Songs of Praise)
18th AUGUST
9.30am Helpringham (Holy Communion)
11am Heckington (Holy Communion)
3pm Asgarby (Pet Service)
25th AUGUST
9.30am Swaton (Holy Communion)
11am Heckington (Holy Communion)
11am Helpringham (Morning Praise)
11am Scredington (New Morning Service)
6pm Great Hale (Evensong)
Contact Rev 'Capt' Chris
01529 460904
www.heckingtonandhelpringhamgroup.org.uk
A big thank you to all of our performers at the recent Strawberry Concert which went with a real swing and was enjoyed by everyone who attended. A thank you also to all the ladies who prepared and served the strawberry tea and to all those who helped with the backstage activities, raffle and selling tickets. The evening raised the magnificent sum of £650 to be used for repairs and the upkeep of the church.
PETTICOAT CLUB NEWS
At our last meeting in July members were given a talk by Nick and Ros Loweth from Abbey Parks Farm Shop at East Heckington.
The couple came to the farm in 1987 and started from small beginnings, growing asparagus. Waiting nearly three years for the first cut they then took their crop to London and began supplying the big restaurants.
They built the Farm Shop in 2002 and have gone from strength to strength. Their dream was to promote their own and local produce. The café and delicatessen are doing well and themed evenings and other events are now on the agenda. All their three children are involved in the business and will take it forward in the future.
Our next meeting is on August 14th with a talk from Caroline Bain on “Footcare”.
Do come along and join us. There is always a warm welcome for new members and guests.
HELPRINGHAM AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB
June Meeting Wednesday 26th June.
Working with Willow
Jessica Notley showed us how to weave willow into framework and everyone tried to have a go.
We all managed to twist a circlet too, which can be more difficult as the willow needs to be forced into the shape. However, it promoted lots of discussion and a fair amount of laughter and time -as they say" just flew."
July Meeting Sunday 21st July
The Annual Garden Trail started at the garden of
Alan and Judith Forrest in Station Road where a rose garden is in progress and various other plans were discussed. Members then proceeded to Adrian Pearce's garden on The Green. This shows what can be achieved from many years of patient work. It is a triumph of horticultural dedication. Afterwards, members joined the other village organisations in the Memorial Hall for afternoon tea.
August Meeting Wednesday August 28th
Alan Bycroft will talk about Foraging
Regular Meetings are held in the Memorial Hall at 7.30.pm. Tea and Coffee are provided
Visitors always welcome
HELPRINGHAM HISTORY SOCIETY
Coming Soon!
“Memories of our School Days” An ExhibitionBy Helpringham History Society.
St Andrew’s Church
Helpringham Feast Weekend 9th-11th August 2013
How could we forget the best days of our lives! Our busy school days were filled with fun, laughter, joy and sometimes tears……
If you have a memory and/or school photograph you would like to share please contact a member of
The Helpringham History Society.
We would love to hear from you WHEREVER and WHENEVER you went to school.
please telephone Laraine on 421110 or Julie on 421265. We look forward to hearing from you.