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2 Langworth Local December 2023 Well! What a month we’ve had in the village. Where did all that water come from? Our village is creating its Emergency Plan—and is looking for people to join the team to create and implement it in case of another emergency. The Chair of the Parish Council expresses his thanks to those that helped during the flooding. There is plenty going on in and around our village—Wragby have a Christmas Market, great for gifts and food— there is Bingo and the traditional light switch on at the Memorial Hall— Cherry Willingham have a festive Quiz— the Church services for December and January are listed inside and we have Tea Pot Pourings featured article. There is a piece on the art of staying safe with your mobile phone and much, much more. On a personal note, I hope that how ever you spend Christmas it’s a time of rest and peace. See you all in the February edition regards The Editor https://www.facebook.com/Langworth-Local-103816455696937 ©LangworthGroupParishCouncil no replication without permission
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7 Langworth Local December 2023 Vicar’s Blog What a couple of months it has been! I wonder if you’ve had a moment where you’ve watched the news or read the paper and seen what’s going on in the Middle East or even closer to home and felt the absence of anything hopeful. I think we all have that underlying need to have hope, the sense that things are going to improve and get better. Sometimes it appears to be in short supply! Christmas is the time when we remember that God came down to a broken and hurting world, stepping into the mess to bring us hope, peace, love and joy. The hope of joy, indeed the hope of Advent couldn't settle anywhere other than with Jesus. God in human form, come to earth to show us love, to bring hope and peace and joy. God loves you...just as you are. He offers to you a hope forthe present and the future. As we enjoy time catching up with friends and family over the next few weeks and the Christmas period itself, I wonder where you will find hope, and who you might offer hope to? That is what we offer you this Christmas – something deeper. The invitation of God to come and look, come and see this Christ-child in a new light and new way – to focus back on the birth of Jesus and to consider it in relation to your own life, love and eternity. Come and join in as we celebrate His meaningful birth. May you know God’s richest blessings this Christmas and new year. Revd Jess Revd Jess Bellshaw. Assistant Curate 01522 753576 [email protected]
8 Langworth Local December 2023 Benefice Church Services: December 2023 Saturday 2nd 4.15pm Christingle Langworth Sunday 3rd Advent 1 9:15am Holy Communion Stainton by Langworth 10:45am Holy Communion Greetwell 4:00pm Together Christingle Reepham Wed 6th 9:30am Holy Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 10th Advent 2 9.15am Holy Communion Barlings 10.45am Holy Communion Cherry Willingham 4.00pm Carols and Christingles Cherry Willingham 6.00pm Carol Service Sudbrooke Wed 13th 9:30am Holy Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 17th Advent 3 9:15am Holy Communion Fiskerton 10:45am Holy Communion Sudbrooke 6.00pm Word and Worship Reepham Wed 20th 9.30am Holy Communion Cherry Willingham Fri 22nd 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight Langworth Sunday 24th Christmas Eve/ Advent 4 10am Holy Communion Sudbrooke 3pm Crib service Reepham 3pm Crib service Cherry Willingham 6.00pm Carol Service Fiskerton 11.15pm Midnight Mass Reepham Monday 25th Christmas Day 9am Christmas Communion Stainton by Langworth 10:30am Christmas Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 31st 1 st Sunday of Christmas 10am Holy Communion Reepham
9 Langworth Local December 2023 Benefice Church Services: January 2024 Wednesday 3rd 9.30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 7th 9:15am Communion Stainton by Langworth 10:45am Communion Greetwell 4:00pm Together Reepham Wed 10th 9:30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 14th 9:15am Communion Barlings 10:45am Communion Cherry Willingham 6.00pm Word and Worship with Communion Reepham Wed 17th 9:30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 21st 10.00am Revd Penny’s Final Service Fiskerton Wed 24th 9:30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 28th 9:15am Communion Langworth 10:45am Communion Reepham Wed 31st 9.30am Communion Cherry Willingham
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12 Langworth Local December 2023 Teapot Pourings Is your rear end lit up? We drive our cars with great alacrity day and night with our automatic travel lights automatically illuminating our presence. “See and be seen” is it a pertinent mantra that is so important during the winter months. Perfect bliss in a safe environment. ‘AI’ at its best. But is it safe? Are we under an understandable delusion that when those white lights are shining at the front of our vehicle the red lights at the rear are also illuminated. Are they; those rear lights, illuminated? The answer unfortunately for many vehicles is that whilst the front daylight travel lights are on, there may be no rear light illuminations to compliment them. Our rear end is exposed to certain danger. It only took three years to discover this fact. Perception is a great thing. If the front lights are on the red lights at the back must follow suit. What if they do not? The adage “don’t confuse me with the facts; it is what I perceive that is the truth” could never be truer. When you are driving in heavy rain, fog, mist or even at night in a well-lit street, do you put your driving lights on so that those that are following you know you are there? It is a very valid question. Because we are so used to getting into our car, turning on the ignition and driving home on the assumption that the rear lights are illuminated ignorant that we are dangerous to ourselves and to other road users. Easy enough to joke. Next time you go to your car you might turn the ignition on and examine your rear. Just see if those rear lights are on. If they are not and it is dusk or misty or any of those things that we’ve mentioned above then you might please turn the main light switch on and have a safe journey. Some of us have been under the wrong impression for years, driving with an unlit rear. Yours the Teapot Owner For Sale—Free Ads Chicken & Duck Eggs fresh from the girls £1 . 20 & £2. 20 per half dozen Abbotsley House Barlings lane. Snow Blower contact Langworthgroupparishcouncil@gmail. com Langworth Honey Spring and Summer from £3.50 per jar Call at Abbotsley House Barlings Lane
13 Langworth Local December 2023 Suspicious text messages – SmiShing Have you ever received a text message that you weren't sure about? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details? SMiShing is when a scammer texts you asking for personal or financial information. The message may appear to be from a legitimate company, like a mobile phone provider or bank, but legitimate companies never ask you to provide sensitive information by text. Don’t reply, just delete. Be wary of clicking on links and remember your bank will never email or text to ask for your PIN or password. You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726. More tips for keeping your mobile phone safe: • Keep your phone’s operating system updated with the latest security patches and upgrades. Your operating system provider normally sends these. • Never give your mobile banking security details, including your passcode, to anyone and don’t store them on your phone. • For added security set up a password or PIN to lock your mobile. • Just like a computer, you can get antivirus tools for your mobile; use a reputable brand. Some banks offer free antivirus software for their customers’
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19 Langworth Local December 2023 Parish Council News - December 2023 Parish Clerk: Mrs Michelle Vail (works on a part-time basis) E: [email protected] Tel: 0756 362 0986 November 2023 Parish Council Meeting The meeting was attended by 8 parish councillors, C/Cllr Ian Fleetwood and D/Cllr Chris Darcel. Sixteen members of the public were also present. Open Session: Public representation was made concerning the following non-flood related matters: the possibility of funding from the parish council towards a Christmas meal for the elderly at the Memorial Hall. a tidy up of the play area, with the Memorial Hall Committee willing to join a working party report of vehicles driving through red lights at the pedestrian crossing. why the main road has been without street lights Much of the open session, lasting approx. 45 minutes, saw residents speaking in respect of the recent flooding event, and raising various queries and concerns. Cllr M Herbert, C/Cllr I Fleetwood and D/Cllr C Darcel have all helped local residents, as has the Memorial Hall Committee. Thanks are extended to them for their ongoing efforts. D/Cllr Chris Darcel said that he is very sorry that residents have suffered in the flooding. He has never witnessed such a bad flooding event. At time of writing, it is hoped that WLDC will announce a flood financial help package soon. C/Cllr Ian Fleetwood spoke on matters relating to the recent flooding, noting an unprecedented volume of water in a short time, with levels having rapidly risen. He attends Environment Agency and Witham Third Internal Drainage Board meetings where he champions the concerns of the local community. The Parish Council is to: Work on getting an Emergency Plan underway Talk with WLDC’s Planning Department about the Fosters Yard development, as concerns have been mentioned regarding its possible role in flooding matters D/Cllrs and C/Cllrs will be attending a LCC Community Emergency Planning Session in November – their feedback from this session will help inform any future parish council actions. Research companies who can help with flood alleviation Noted that B&Q sell items such as airbrick and toilet covers clamps, flood barriers for doors.
20 Langworth Local December 2023 (BESS) including substations, inverters, transformer stations, and cabling, on land south of Barfield Lane, Reepham. He has raised serious concerns and issues with WLDC around the fire dangers of this type of installation. The Parish Council agreed to support these concerns. The minutes of the meeting held on 3rd October 2023 were approved as a true record and signed. A report was provided of all income and expenditure throughout October, and it was agreed to reimburse Cllr P Bowser for paint purchased to treat the bus shelters. An estimated precept figure of £28367.90 will be submitted to WLDC in November. The Parish Council meeting in January will see Councillors discuss and agree a budget for 2024/25, and this budget will inform the final precept figure to be submitted to WLDC by the end of January. There are many local Highways issues reported via Fix My Street. A review of the play area is to take place in conjunction with the findings of the recent annual ROSPA report. Whilst there are no red flagged issues, some matters have been raised and these will be looked at and actioned as appropriate. The Parish Council is investigating the possibility of a new/replacement play item. Neighbourhood Plan - an advert has been sent to Langworth Loal asking for any interested people to help. An application is being made to WLDC to change the designated area that will be encompassed by a Neighbourhood Plan so that all our parishes are covered. Next Meetings - meeting dates for 2024 are: Jan 9th, Feb 6th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th (including APM), Jun 4th July 2nd, Sept 3rd, Oct 1st, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd. No meeting in August. Anyone may attend; and all are welcome. Fifteen minutes at the start of the meeting are available as an Open Session for members of the public to speak on any matter on the agenda.
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22 Langworth Local December 2023 Union Jack Protocol—Teapot Pourings I noted during many occasions that a significant number of households were “in distress”. The UK flag is correctly flown with the wide white strip, like full cream milk cream, to the top. A nation’s flag is always represented as if the flag pole is to the left and the flag streaming ( flying) to the right. To fly the flag with the narrow white bar uppermost is to fly it ‘upside down’ and historically indicates a significant state of distress. Confused? I hope not. I also hope that this is helpful and not seen as being pedantic. If the reader does the same with an American flag my point is made
23 Langworth Local December 2023 Your Directory Emergency Services Emergencies 999 Police Non-emergency 101 Fire and Rescue 01522 582222 East Midlands Ambulance Service 0115 884 5000 Silver Line 24/7 helpline 0800 4 70 80 90 Environment Agency 03708 506 506 West Lindsey District Council 01427 676676 Lincolnshire County Council Main number 01522 552222 Highways and Lighting 01522 782070 Out of Hours Emergencies 999 Health Centres Nettleham 01522 751717 Welton 01673 862232 Wragby 01673 858206 Out of Hours non-emergency 111 Lincoln County Hospital 01522 512512 Utility Companies Electricity - Western Power 0800 6783 105 Power cuts 105 Gas – National Grid 0800 111999 Anglian Water 03457 919155 Member of Parliament Sir Edward Leigh MP 07587 147116 Langworth Group Parish Council Clerk e-mail [email protected] Web site http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LangworthGroup Telephone 0756 362 0986 Reverend Penny Green 01522 595596 Village Hall Bookings 07808 833797 Advertising charges 1 Edition 5 editions 10 editions Full page £10.50 £31.50 £52.50 Three quarter pages £7.35 £29.40 £47.25 Half page £5.25 £21.00 £36.75 Quarter page £3.15 £15.75 £31.50 This magazine is funded by the Langworth Group Parish Council and by selling advertising space. It is delivered by volunteers walking from letterbox to letterbox. The December edition is also available at https:// anyflip.com/ujuru/erwe/ for those outside the Parish please email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list. Deadline for the next issue is 12th January
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