S T I C K N E Y
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Competition classes at Stickney Show!
See the full list of competitions
for all the family to enter
in the centre pages of this magazine
Complete the form and get your entry in early!
JULY 2016
Hello and welcome to the July edition of the magazine.
I am sure many of you are planning your summer holidays and I hope you will have a great time. Before you go you could have a good day out at the Stickney Show on the 16th July, where we hope there will be something for everyone to enjoy without it costing a fortune. Our fund raising Race Night was enjoyed by everyone who came.
If you are new to the village we hope you will soon settle in and enjoy living in our community. You will find important information inside the magazine and useful phone numbers are on the back.
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BT Cable installation scam
We have been advised that residents in Lincolnshire have been contacted by telephone by a person claiming to be from ‘BT’ stating that work needs to be carried out to their property.
SCAM DETAILS
A telephone call is received fromBTstaff stating that extension cables need to be laid along the owners drive way. A team of workman have been instructed to carry out the work the next day.
ACTION TO TAKE
We can confirm that this is a scam. BT will not send a team of workman the next dayas all their work is scheduled in advance. Do notenter into a conversation with these persons, simply replace the receiver, and report any calls to Lincolnshire Police by dialling101.
If you are contacted by a cold caller over the telephone please consider these points:
- Do I really need the work/equipment being offered, if I haven’t already asked for a quote
- Will the person provide a written contract/quote
- Have I obtained other quotes to ensure the price being quoted is reasonable
- Have I obtained any references for this company or checked them on companies house to see if they are a registered company
- If you are unsure of the company/person do not enter into or sign any agreement
- If a person refuses to leave your property, this is an offence and you should dial 101 to ask for assistance
- If you would like to report a suspicious company, contact Trading Standards.
Company Registrations: To check if a company is registered and legal visit the website:
Lincolnshire Safer Communities Trading Standards: 03454 04 05 06.
WHAT’S ON WEEKLY IN STICKNEY?
(Fixed weekly meetings in the Village Hall (VH) and Youth Centre (YC))
TUESDAY’S
Toddler Group 9.30am – 11.30am (YC)
Ballet & Tap Dance Class 4.00pm - 6.00pm (YC) 01205 480851
Ages 3 –10 years07496 305167
Disco Dance Class 5.00pm – 6.00pmas above
Senior Ballet (Point work) 6.00pm – 7.00pmas above
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 7.20pm)
FRIDAY’S
Cash Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm (YC) 01205 480802
30 MayPrize BingoDoors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm
MondayProceeds to St Luke’s Church
18 JunePrize BingoDoors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm
SaturdayProceeds to Cancer Research UK
Any donations of prized would be much appreciated.
25 JunePrize BingoDoors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm
SaturdayProceeds to Bliss
Donations of prizes to Bev Gosling (480641)
ST LUKE’S CHURCH
Most of us enjoy a sense of achievement from time to time, a sense of satisfaction when a job has been tackled and we can see a difference from the start to the finishing point.So thank you to those who came to help tidy our Churchyard. There's more to be done but your efforts have made it look better, and thank you to those who swept the path for the concert evening.
RESULTS:
The Diocesan Ladies Choir performed superbly, creating wonderful sound to permeate St. Luke's Church. The raffle and refreshments raised £114.00 for Cluster Funds.
A further £75.00 for our Church Cluster was raised from the Squares Competition organised by Bev Gosling and Angela Brady. Prize winners were Irene Gale (New Leake), Gladys King (Eastville) and Natalie Piper (Stickney).
Revd. Fran's Sponsored walk money has totalled over £500.00, so far, for our Church Cluster, her sore feet have recovered!
StLuke's received a marvellous £397.70 from the second May Bank Holiday bingo. There were few spaces left in the Youth Centre and people were generous with their support.
The Church has also contributed to two charities recently. £260.00 has been sent to Christian Aid after the May coffee morning and collection of coppers and silver and £50.00 for the Shelter Box appeal which provides emergency homes for families who have fled from conflict and natural disaster. The Deanery took up this appeal and donations will continue to be passed on.
EVENTS TO COME:
GIFT DAY for St. Luke's will be on SATURDAY02JULY with coffee, tea, squash etc. from 10.00am until about 1.00pm in the Church. Letters and envelopes will have been delivered beforehand and we hope you will support the upkeep of your Churchas generously as in previous years. Also around midday our enthusiastic CYCLISTS will be arriving as they make their way from Nottingham to Skegness raising money for Cancer Research UK. Stickney Church is their main stopping point for refreshment, filling water bottles etc. We will also present the money raised from the prize bingo on 18 June.
How about coming along to the GARDEN FETE in the Rectory Garden, Horbling Lane on SUNDAY 31 JULY? Games, competitions, stalls and refreshments will be available. The morning service will be in St. Jude's, New Leake, at 10.00am and all are welcome. Then we will "scamper" back to make pots of tea and plate up ploughman's lunches to start the fun sometime after 12 noon.If you don't make the service then do come along during the afternoonbringing family and friends.
When you receive this news booklet the outcome of the EU Referendum may only just be known. We recognise the strong feelings it has evoked and the diversity of opinion. As God's Church we pray for acceptance of the result and wisdom to move forward together working for the good of allpeople.
Rural Dean: Canon Peter Coates01790 752526
Parish Priest and
PCC Chairperson:Rev’d Fran Jeffries01205 481183
Church Wardens :Mrs A Brady01205 480661
Mrs B Gosling01205 480641
PCC Secretary: Mrs M Weston01205 480127
Treasurer (General
Funds):Mrs D Cooley01205 480397
Treasurer (Fabric
Fund):Mrs B Gosling01205 480641
JULY CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 0311.15amGroup Holy Communion at
Stickford
Sunday 10 9.30amMorning Worship
Sunday 1711.15amAll Age Worship with music by The
New Name
Sunday 24 9.30amHoly Communion
Sunday 3110.00amDeanery Holy Communion at New
Leake
followed by ploughman's lunch and
Garden Fete inthe Rectory Garden
Every Thursday 9.30amMorning Prayer followed by the
Coffee Morning at 10.30am
Last Thursday of each month the Parish Council Chairman and Clerk will be available at the coffee morning on St Luke’s.
Books and jigsaws continue to be available for 20p and 50p in St. Luke's, in the tower area.
KIDDIES CORNER
Chocolate courgette cake
Courgettes are in plentiful supply at this time of year so use some to make this delicious, moist cake for your family or friends.
Ingredients(serves8+)
- 3 eggs
- 175mll vegetable oil
- 450g caster sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 375g self-raising flour
- 1.5 tsp bicarbonate soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 60g cocoa powder
- 125mll milk
- 450g courgette, grated
- icing sugar (for dusting)
You will need: alarge baking tray
Ha HaHa!!
What do you call a cat at the beach?
Sandy Claws
What did the pig say at the beach on a hot summer’s day?
I’m bacon
What does the sun drink out of?
Sunglasses
Find the Letters
Some letters of the alphabet are missing from the circle.
Can youuse the missing letters to find something to play?
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Sandcastles
Three children are building sandcastles on the beach. From the picture and clues below can you match each sandcastle (A,B and C) with the name and age of each child (7, 9 and 11) and the type of flag on each castle (stars, stripes or cross)?
- Scott is the eldest child and he built castle A.
- Castle C has a flag with stars on it and was built by a boy who is
younger than Carla.
- The child who is 9 years old built the castle which has a flag with stripes.
- The name of one of the children is Jason and one of the flags has a cross on it.
A summer picture to colour
William Lovell Church of England Academy
Summer Concert
To mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, The Royal British Legion is calling on communities across the country to commemorate thosewho made the ultimate sacrifice.
As part of The Royal British Legion’s Somme 100 project, to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, William Lovell Church of England Academy is proud to present “From Stickney to the Somme”, a collection of songs, scenes, stories, letters and poems from World War I.
This very special concert will be performed on
Thursday 7th July at 7.30pm
Tickets are priced at £5 and £3 (concessions)
places can be reserved by contacting the school in person
or telephoning 01205 480352.
The Horbling Ladies:
The nextStickney Luncheon will be held on the 5th July doors open at 11.00am and lunch will be served at 12 noon with live music played by John.
The July Menu is:
Homemade Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup with Roll and Butter
Beef Lasagne, Garlic Bread and Side Salad
Strawberries and Cream on Puff Pastry
Mints and Coffee or Tea
all for only £5.50
If you would like further information, or to book a ticket, please telephone
Kay 01205480769
(entrance is by ticket/booking only)
A raffle was held at the June luncheon to raise funds towards a new cooker for the kitchen in the village hall, this, together with some kind donations, raised £195.00 – THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT
If anyone would like to give a donation towards the new cooker and hood you can do this via our ‘Just Giving’ page. Just go to giving.com and search Stickney and the Horbling Ladies willbe there awaiting even the smallest donation – thank you.
TheHorbling Ladies are available for catering in the village hall up to 50 people any occasions 01205480769.
STICKNEY SHOW
SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2016
ENTRY FORM FOR COMPETITION CLASSES
FREE ENTRY - PRIZES FOR EACH CLASS:
1st = £5 2nd = £3 3rd = £2
Only 1 entry per class and no professionals!
The first 20 entries received
for each class will be accepted
except the Children’s Pet Competition (Class 9)
which has no limit.
So don’t delay – send in your entry form today!
(tear out form printed after list of classes to enter)
ALL EXHIBITS TO BE IN PLACE BY 9.45AM
ON SATURDAY 16TH JULY
ENTRIES FOR CLASS 9 – CHILDREN’S PET COMPETITION
TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 11.30AM AND 11.45AM PLEASE
JUDGING STARTS AT 12 NOON
STICKNEY SHOW COMPETITION CLASSES
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE:
Class 1A ‘selfie’ – a self-portrait painting on a paper plate
Class 2An edible matching necklace and bracelet
CHILDREN AGED 7 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS:
Class 3A spaceship for inter galactic exploration made from household junk
Class 4My ‘new best buddy’ – a wooden spoon decorated ready to be a new best friend
CHILDREN AGED 11 AND UNDER 13 YEARS:
Class 5A miniature garden, maximum size 30cm x 40cm
Class 6A life sized scarecrow – presented ready to be displayed on a post
TEENAGE CLASSES AGED 13 to, and including, 16 YEARS:
Class 7A witty wall plaque suitable for use in the home
Class 8A photograph: ‘Wheels in Motion’
Class 9CHILDREN’S PET COMPETITION:
BAKING CLASSES:
Class 10Five squares of Chocolate Brownie cake
Class 11Three mini savoury quiches (maximum 4” diameter)
Class 12A plaited loaf
MAN IN THE KITCHEN:
Class 13St. Clements Cake – to the given recipe at the foot of the page
PRESERVE CLASSES:
Class 14Jar of Strawberry Jam
Class 15Jar of Chutney
Class 16A small bottle of a “Home- made Brew” (displayed in a clear bottle showing type of contents and date made)
HANDICRAFT CLASSES:
Class 17A hand sewn or knitted article
Class 18A watercolour painting, mounted or framed
Class 19An item made from wood with photograph/s of the crafts person making the article
FLOWER CLASSES:
Class 20Roses – Floribunda, three sprays – any variety
Class 21A decorated mixed planter
Class 22 One foliage house plant
VEGETABLE CLASSES:
Class 23Tomatoes – five, round
Class 24Beetroot – three, with tops
Class 25Carrots – three, tapering with tap roots
CLASS 13: MAN IN THE KITCHEN - ST CLEMENT’S CAKE:RECIPE:
250g mashed potatoes ** 200g unsalted butter, softened ** 200g golden caster sugar ** Zest and juice of 1 Orange ** Zest and juice of 1 lemon ** 4 medium eggs ** 150g ground almonds ** 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ** 2 tsp cream of tartar ** 35g caster sugar
Preheat oven to 180 C / fan 160 C / gas 4
Butter and line the base of a 20cm round cake tin. Cook the potatoes and mash. Beat the butter, golden caster sugar and both zests until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs with a little of the ground almonds, beating well after each addition, then whisk in the remaining ground almonds. Mix together the bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar and add to the mix. Fold in the mashed potatoes. Spoon into the tin, level the top and bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool for 10 minutes. Mix together the orange and lemon juice and the caster sugar to form a syrup. Poke small holes into the cake and pour over the syrup. Leave to cool. Present the cake ready to be served.
(Block Capitals Please)
Name: ______
Address: ______
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Postcode: ______
Telephone No: ______
Mobile: ______
Only one exhibitor per form and
strictly one entry per line please
COMPETITION / Class No. / COMPETITION / Class No.Important: No entries will be accepted after
Friday 1st July 2016.
ENTRY FORMS should be sent to: Mrs I Dodds, Shire Lodge, Hall Lane, Stickney, BOSTON, Lincs, PE22 8BA
Tel: 01205 480463 or e-mail:
Stickney Primary School
Stickney Primary School PFTA Annual Summer Fair
Friday 01July 2016
5.00pm and 7.00pm at the Primary School
Our theme this year is the Seaside!
Lots of Stalls, Fun & Games, Refreshments, Raffle, Tombola etc
All Welcome – come along and enjoy the fun!
All proceeds to
Stickney Primary Parents, Friends & Teachers Association
Stickney Primary School Sports Day is due to be held on the afternoon of Tuesday, 5thJuly – weather permitting!
Our Year 5 pupils will be taking part in Bikeability sessions on Wednesday 06and Thursday 07July. You may see them in their high visibility tabards cycling in the locality with their instructors – please look out for them and be patient!
Last day of school for pupils is Thursday 21stJuly.
Parking Issues at school
Like many schools, we have an ongoing issue with congestion around school at the beginning and end of the school day. This is becoming increasingly dangerous for pedestrians, pupils, parents/carers and road users alike.
We have been advised by the local PSCO that complaints should be reported to the following number: APCOA Parking 01522 512436 or email: .
Their website is - A high volume of complaints should result in swifter action to address this issue.
Gardening Tips for July
July is the height of Summer (unfortunately not as I write!). Days are long and temperatures are probably at their peak. This is the month when you're harvesting something delicious from your garden every day. July can be dry, so keep an eye on the watering. Problems caused by any prolonged interruption of the water supply, include flowers falling, fruits failing to form, skins splitting, premature bolting and diseases such as tomato blossom end rot. When you do water, try to spread a mulch to help conserve the moisture, his will also keep down weeds.
Here then are a few jobs to be getting on with in order to prolong the harvesting period:
1} Keep an eye on the tomatoes. Feed them regularly, I'm running an experiment by feeding half my tomatoes with 'Easy-Feed Sticks' which provide a season-long feed from just one feed, and feeding
the other half with the conventional moisture feed.
Another job is pinching out the side shoots, which
incidentally, can be encouraged to develop roots by
placing them in a small jar of water and then in
compost when they develop roots.
2} Continue to regularly lift beetroot before they grow too large, remember it is not too late to sow more seeds if you want a continuous crop right into autumn.
3} Second early potatoes should be ready to lift this month. As soon as the flowers appear, scrape away some of the soil (or dig down with your hands into the container if you are growing them in pots) and take a look.
4} You may be lucky to be in a position to pick some early runner beans, though
after our late cold spring (a green winter?) they may be late this year. Don't leave any you do get too long or they get stringy. The first runner beans of the year are undoubtedly the best.
5} Keep an eye on the courgettes which can turn from an undersized specimen to a marrow sized whopper almost overnight. It is best to cut them when they are small and tasty so inspect them regularly and harvest often.
In conclusion a word of caution from the good lord (Byron, that is!) who wrote:
"The English winter - ending in July”
Stickney Outdoor Bowls Club
Stickney Outdoor Bowls Club needs new members. There have been bowlers in the village since 1929, what a shame it would be if we have to close the club. There are more people living in the village now, children, from the age of 12 years, are very welcome to join and play for fun or as part of a team. The green is open from until early September for your enjoyment. For more information please contact: MRS S HUTTON - 01790 752996 or MR H WRAGG - 01205 481221