S T I C K N E YN E W S

FEBRUARY 2017

Hello and welcome to our first edition of 2017. I hope you all had a great Christmas and that Santa brought you what you wished for. I would like to wish you all a belated Happy and Prosperous New Year.

We are still looking for ideas for the magazine, so if there is something you would like to see in it do let us know as other people might be interested too.

If you are organizing an event in the either of the halls the magazine is a good place to advertise as every household in the village gets a copy. There are a couple of events coming up to help raise money for the Summer Show, so keep your eyes peeled for notices in the shop and other places.

If you are new to the village a big welcome, we hope you will soon settle in and make new friends. You will find lots of information in the magazine and there are important telephone numbers on the back. If you can't find what you are looking for ring me, Margo, on 480015 and I will see if I can help.

A message for anyone, old or young, crossing a roadWear something bright or white so you can be seen at all times

There have been a few near misses where drivers have not seen pedestrians crossing the A16 on misty or foggy mornings or on dark and dull evenings so:

WHAT’S ON WEEKLY IN STICKNEY?(Fixed weekly meetings in the Village Hall (VH) and Youth Centre (YC))

TUESDAY’S

Young Ballet & Tap Dance 4.00pm - 5.00pm (YC) 01205 480851 Ages 3 – 6 years 07496 305167

Junior Ballet & Tap Dance 4.30pm – 5.30pm (TC) as above Ages 7 – 11 years

Disco Dance Class 5.30pm – 6.30pm (YC) as above Ages 3 – 11 years

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 7.15pm)

FRIDAY’S

Cash Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480661

ST LUKE’S CHURCHAdvent, Christmas and the New Year seemed to pass so quickly, perhaps because so much had to be fitted into just a few weeks;  there was excitement for some, people to meet up with, rich food to be eaten, and wine to help increase the merriment.Then January arrived, time to recharge batteries for 2017 as we return to routines, and continue to pray for more peace in the world.St. Luke's had increased attendances at the Carol Service and Midnight Mass.  All the money needed for the window restoration has come in, over £980.00 donated or raised by groups and individuals from Stickney.2016 Thursday coffee mornings raised a total of £1207.36.  The Christmas bingo raised £326.00.  The groceries donated to St. Luke's appeal through December have been delivered to Centrepoint.This is all GOOD NEWS brought about by local generosity, people giving in all kinds of different and positive ways, THANK YOU.

ADVANCE NOTICES

Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is 28 February 2017

Ash Wednesday is on 01 March with a 10.00am Service with Ashing in St. Luke's, with a soup and roll lunchto follow. (Last year it was provided by students of the William Lovell Academy and was excellent.)

The AUCTION DATE has changed.  It is moving forward to SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017.2017 will give us much to think about, but may you be blessed with memorable moments of laughter and happiness through the months to come.

Rural Dean: Canon Peter Coates 01790 752526

Parish Priest ad 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 (General Funds):Mrs D Cooley 01205 480397

Treasurer (Fabric Fund):Mrs B Gosling 01205 480641

FEBRUARY CHURCH SERVICESSunday 05 11.15am Holy Communion at New Leake

Sunday 12 9.30 am Morning Worship

Sunday 19 11.15am All Age Worship

Sunday 26 9.30am Holy Communion

Thursday’s 9.00am Morning Prayer followed by the Coffee Morning at 10.00am

Stickney Residents Association The next meeting of the Stickney Residents Association will be held on 09 February at the Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. The meeting is open to all residents and cake and refreshments will be served.

For more information please contact the Chairman:Tracy Lamy-Edwards on 07503 703463

On the last Thursday of each month the Parish Council Chairman and Clerk will be available at the coffee morning at St Luke’s.

The Horbling Ladies:Our first Luncheon for 2017 will be Tuesday February 07, doors open 11.00am with Lunch at 12 noonMenu:

Leek and Potato Soup Roll and ButterRoast Pork and Stuffing and all trimmings

Syrup Sponge and CustardMints and Coffee or Tea.

Still only £5.50

07 March menu:Tomato Soup Roll and Butter

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole Cream Potatoes Pastry topping Carrots and Cabbage

Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding and CreamMints and Coffee or Tea

Book your luncheons early by telephoning Kay 01205 480769.

New event for 2017: Afternoon Tea Dance

Tuesday 25th April at 2pmPrice £5 per head (ticket only)

Come along and enjoy Vocalist John H rolling back the years with Rat Pack, Bubl'e, Show Songs, Music Hall and much more. Included in the afternoon are assorted sandwiches and homemade cakes and, of course, tea and coffee. Please pre book your ticket by telephoning Kay 01205 480769All welcome, although numbers are limited and, if required, transport can be arranged.

Stickney Bus Service!The market day service is available 01 and 15 February and 01, 15 and 29 March. The cost of the service is £5.00 per person. You can book your seat by phoning 01205 480241.

Mobile Library VisitThe 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 20 February and 20 March.

BroadbandA new wireless broadband internet provider, that may be accessible to some users within the site of Hobhole Bank, is AB Internet. Check the website for more information:

http://wireless.abinternet.co.uk/ABInternet/

DOG FOULINGPlease help to keep Stickney free of dog poo! There are a number of nicely kept grass verges throughout the village, these are not for the use of dogs! Should your dog be ‘caught short’ then please remember to ‘bag it and bin it’.

Just think, if you walk your dog in a certain area then others will too. Please help keep the village dog poo free and a pleasant, safe place for everyone to enjoy.

PLEASE CLEAN IT UP!

Kiddies CornerSavoury pancakes with ham and cheeseWhy stick to lemon and sugar when these savoury pancakes can kick off a night of batter-based feasting? Flippin' marvellous! 

For the pancakes 55g/2oz plain pinch salt 1 free-range egg 140ml/5fl oz milk oil for frying

For the cheese sauce 25g/1oz butter 25g/1oz plain flour 225ml/8fl oz milk 100g/3½ oz cheese, grated Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To top 3 spring onions, finely sliced 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

and chopped 80g/3oz good quality smoked ham

Method 1. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.

Whisk together the egg and milk in another bowl then, slowly pouring the liquid into the dry ingredients, whisk together until the batter is smooth. Set aside.

2. For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a small pan, then whisk in the flour. Cook for one minute, then gradually add the milk whisking continuously. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer for one minute until the sauce is thick and smooth. Stir in half of the cheese and season with black pepper.

3. To make the pancakes, heat a 20cm/8in frying pan until very hot, drizzle in a small amount of oil and tip the pan to swirl the oil around. Ladle in about two tablespoons of batter mix and immediately tilt the pan from side to side to get a thin, even layer of batter to cover the base of the pan. Cook for around 30 seconds until the underside is golden then flip or turn with a pallet knife.

4. As soon as the pancake is turned scatter over some ham, spring onions and sundried tomatoes. Spoon over some cheese sauce then top with a scattering of the remaining cheese.

5. Once you’ve topped the pancake the underside will be done. Fold the pancake in half then slip it out of the pan onto a warmed serving plate and keep warm under some foil while you make the remaining pancakes.

WORD PLAY

Can you rearrange the jumbled letters to spell out the name of a US state?

AFRICA LION

Can you also use some of the letters to find three 4-letter words with the following meanings?

1. Type of fuel 2. Piece of metal money 3. Wet weather

NUMBER PUZZLE

Word Search

Study the first row and find the mathematical pattern. Apply this to all rows

ASTEROID BLACK HOLE

COSMOS EARTH

GALAXY JUPITER

MARS MERCURY

METEOR MILKY WAY

MOON NEBULA

NEPTUNE PLUTO

SATURN SPACE

STAR UNIVERSE

URANUS VENUS

Gardening Tips for FebruaryAs I write we are being advised to expect a possible dusting of snow by the weekend, and certainly, at the very least, a cold snap.  It's very unlikely I shall be doing anything in the short term other than browsing seed catalogues and trying to catch up on reading some of the books I was given for Christmas. Here then, are a few jobs to be getting on with as the weather turns warmer, the days grow longer and we emerge from our winter hibernation.

1}  Deftely a job for indoors is chitting the potatoes.  Seed potatoes are in the shops and garden centres now, so spread them out as soon as you get them in a light place which will encourage plump green sprouts that wont be damaged when you plant them.  I've been recommended the early variety 'Lady Christi' or the salad type 'Charlotte'.  Start them in February, in containers and place them somewhere frost-free for the most worthwhile crop.

2}  Sow broad beans in pots indoors, ready for planting out in late March.  They should crop in June to July.  Peas do well when sown in a length of guttering indoors and then planted out once the young plants have established.

3}  On milder days try to open greenhouse doors or windows to let in some fresh air, as good air circulation will help prevent fungal diseases.  Remove any dead leaves and flowers you can find before they rot.

4}  Plant garlic before the end of February.  A soft necked variety such as 'Solent Wight' will produce small cloves that store well.  Alternatively, a hard-necked variety such as 'LautrecWight' or 'Purple Moldovan' will produce large cloves.  Plant 15cm apart in rows 30cm apart, with the top of the clove just covered by soil.

5}  You can enjoy the first crops of delicious carrots, courgettes and salad leaves a bit earlier by sowing them in large pots in the greenhouse during February.  As the weather warms up in time, move the pots outdoors.  Be sure to cover courgettes with fleece if there is a frost predicted.

Finally a word from Cicero who seemed to have summed up what constitutes happiness when he wrote:     "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."

Happy gardening.

Stickney Short Mat Indoor Bowls

This is a lively and friendly group which is looking for new members. No experience is required, bowls can be borrowed to try the game. We play on both Wednesday afternoons (from 13.00 to 16.00) and Thursday evenings

Parish Council Jubilee CommitteeAt a meeting held on 24 November 2016 a vote was taken as to whether the Committee should continue to work under the Parish Council or to become a ‘stand-alone’ Committee without the restraints of the Parish Council ‘rules and regulations’. The vote resulted in a ‘stand-alone‘ Committee – Stickney Show Committee. A Constitution was presented, discussed and signed by the Chairman.When the Jubilee Committee was set up in 2011 to organise the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations £2000.00 was allocated by the Parish Council, this money has since been used for the basis of putting on a Village Fete in 2013, the Midsummer Festival in 2015 and the Stickney show in 2016. These finances have always been separate from the Parish Council funds and used for village ‘do’s. The Parish Council have agreed to give most of the money, keeping a small amount in the Jubilee Committee account to keep it open, to the Stickney Show Committee for the purpose of putting on Stickney show. It has been written into the Constitution that, should this Committee cease to exist, £2000.00 will be paid back into the Parish Council Jubilee Committee account for future village celebrations.Please support this Committee in its fund raising events and, of course, at the Stickney Show.Stickney Show CommitteeThe Stickney Show has a new organising committee! We are no longer ‘The Jubilee Committee’, a sub-committee of the Parish Council, but a group of people from Stickney who are willing to give up some of our leisure time to

Stickney Short Mat Indoor Bowls

This is a lively and friendly group which is looking for new members. No experience is required, bowls can be borrowed to try the game. We play on both Wednesday afternoons (from 13.00 to 16.00) and Thursday evenings

organise fund-raising events to help put on Stickney Show and hopefully to give back some of the profits to local worthy causes.

We would like to thank the Parish Council for all of their hard work in the past and for coming up with the original idea of a fete in Stickney to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The new “Stickney Show Committee” are busy organising three major fund-raising events to help build on the success of last year’s show – the more money we can raise the more attractions and variety of attractions we can afford. The Committee is already working hard for Stickney Show 2017, and we hope you will support us all the way!

Please put these dates on your calendar and in your diary:08 April – Easter Bingo in Stickney Youth Centre22 April – Pig Racing Night in Stickney Village Hall17 June – We are hoping to pull off “An Extravaganza of Entertainment”, the

first of its kind in Stickney!15 July – Stickney Show from 10am to 5pm at The William Lovell Academy.

Yet again this will be a free-entry event!

Make sure that you read your “Stickney News” next month for further details, but in the meantime if you wish to Sponsor the Show, have a stand or stall, be on a rota of helpers on the day then please contact the Show Secretary: Isabel Dodds on 01205 480463 or e-mail: isabelharrydodds@gmail.com

Stickney Pre School & Stickney Kids ClubPop in and see the lovely environment we have to aid your child's learning and development. We are open Monday to Friday during School term time and hold two sessions a day – 9.00am till 12noon and 12noon till 3.00pm.

Ages 2 - 5 Years; Secure Outdoor Space; Learning Through Play EYFS Standard; Tapestry Online Learning Journal; Parent Stay & Play Sessions; Village Outings;

Funded Hours Available and Childcare Vouchers AcceptedFREE Taster Session

The Kids Club is open during term time for children who attend Stickney Primary School. We will collect your child from school and care for them in our quality play

environment until 6.00pm.

To arrange a visit or for more information please contact:Mandy on 01205 481007 or email: stickneypreschool.fsmail.net

MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 01 DECEMBER 2016

There were three members of the public present. Two came along to discuss the siting of a seat in the Cemetery, the Clerk will advise where the seat is to be sited at that time. One member of the public questioned the work of the litter picker. Two members of the public left the meeting.

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

Present: Cllrs Sherriff, Dodds, Edwards, Cooper, Wood, Perham and Bolland (Chairman)

Reports From Representatives On Outside BodiesDist Cllr Ashton reported by email:Devolution will not take place in Lincolnshire, but Local Councils will continue speaking and work towards a good ‘working together’ relationship. ELDC will change the footway lighting to LED, in line with LCC. The Wolds Destination Plan has been launched, this is to encourage visitors to the coast to visit areas inland from the coast.The PCSO reported by email:1 incident of burglary at Main Road – tools stolen; 1 concern for safety at Main Road; 1 incident of nuisance communication at Pinfold Lane; 1 incident of malicious communication at Holmes Road; 2 incidents of dog out of control at Hall Lane; 1 incident of suspicious circumstances at Holmes Road; 1 incident of criminal damage at the Primary School and 13 incidents of hare-coursing at various locations in the village.

Cllr Dodds reported from the William Lovell Foundation:All applicants who applied for an educational grant received £250.00. Cllr Dodds will attend the Year 11 presentation Evening at the William Lovell Academy.

Planning Applications Received The following plans were looked at and SUPPPORTED by the Parish Council:S/169/02106/16 - Ark Wildlife Park - Consent to display 1 free-standing sign at Ark Wildlife Park, West Fen LaneS/169/02243/16 - Visual Developments Limited - Erection of 3 houses each with a detached single garage on site of existing dwelling which is to be demolished at Woodbine Cottage, Hall Lane (application has been withdrawn since the meeting)Planning DecisionsREFUSAL of planning permission has been received for:S/169/01601/16 - American Caravans Direct - Erection of a building comprising of workshop, stores, sales offices, reception, staff room and WC’s. Construction of a vehicular access and provision of a caravan sales area (amended plans) at Land adjacent to Station Business Park, Main RoadS/169/01602/16 - American Caravans Direct - Erection of 1 bungalow and construction of a vehicular access (amended plans) at Land adjacent to Station Business Park, Main Road

An appeal DISMISSED for:S/169/00670/16 - Ms C Waagensen - Outline planning for up to 9 dwellings with access to be considered at Land at The Nook, Main Road

A Defibrillator in StickneyA defibrillator will need an electric supply to keep the safe heated. One site in the village could be considered, enquires have been made at this possible site, but not reply has been received.

Draft Budget for the Year Ended 31 March 2018Amendments have been made to the budget and the precept will be £17,000.00.

Picnic SiteLCC has been asked for a specification for the works to be carried out at the picnic site. There will be no additional premiums to the Parish Council insurance. Two quotations have been received for the grass cutting - £90.00 and £270.00 per cut.

Speed Watch Signs in StickneyThe Clerk reported that the signs will cost £10.00 each and a licence to have the signs will cost £40.00, total cost for 6 signs and licence will be £100.00. The numbers on the lamp posts is required where the signs need to be sited, these will be bought to the next meeting.

RepairsAnglian Water will be carrying out some work in Horbling Lane to rehabilitate existing sewers. The work will take two days at most, dates will be given when known. LCC have inspected the footway at Horbling Lane and report that ‘the footway is getting scabby, principally at vehicle accesses and where vehicles have parked on the footway and carriageway, but there are no defects on the footway that would warrant us resurfacing at this time.’ A reply stating that wheelchair users have to use the road as the footway is too narrow in parts will be sent. LCC will not be keeping lights numbered 18 and 19 on at Main Road as they do not meet the criteria for highway lighting. A reply stating that residents use the picnic site for exercising dogs at dusk in the winter and lorries accessing Station Business Park cannot be seen sideways on as they enter/leave the site will be sent.ANY POT HOLES OR STREET LIGHTS IN ALL DAY OR OUT AT NIGHT CAN BE REPORTED TO THE PARISH COUNCIL CLERK AT ANY TIME. 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.Church ClockSadly Mr Sid Coultan passed away. Mr Coultan had, for many years, wound the Church Clock and turned over the pages in the Book of Remembrance in the Church on behalf of the Parish Council. The Church Wardens will now take care of the Book of Remembrance. There is a volunteer who is currently winding up the clock, but help is required. If anyone is willing to take on, or help out with, the winding of the Church clock please contact the Parish Council Clerk.

Removal of the Telephone Box at Main Road by BTA list of phone boxes to be removed and the number of uses over the last year has been received from BT. The phone box in Stickney has been used 20 times in the last 12 months.There are no reasons the Parish Council can give to keep the phone box.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 02 February 2017 in the Youth Centre at 7.30pm. There will be a public forum from 7.15pm.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________Solutions: Word Play: CALIFORNIA; a. COAL; b. COIN; c. RAIN

Number puzzle: 6 + 2 = 8, 8 + 3 = 11, 11 + 2 = 13, 13 + 3 = 16, 16 + 2 = 18

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

Parish Councillors:Cllr M Bolland (Chairman) 01205 480015

Cllr L Edwards 01790 763558

Cllr L Spring 01205 480030

Cllr B Wood 01205 480253

Cllr I Dodds 01205 480463

Cllr R Perham 01205 480608

Cllr F Cooper 01205 481197

Cllr K Sherriff 01205 481261

Clerk to the Parish Council:

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

Parish e-mail address: stickneypc@aol.com

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