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2 Langworth Local May 2023 This month sees our village hall in crisis and we are on the verge of loosing this resource the current committee need help in the form of people willing to take on roles and to help run events. So what do have we install Scothern players show is this month but prior to that we have District Councillor elections, congratulations to our Parish Councillors that stood unopposed. The for sale section is back with us featuring a SNOW BLOWER. In complete contrast Lincolnshire Honey is available again from our local bee keeper . On the note of bees we have a look at how we can help our pollinators and ourselves in our Bee article this month. Of course this is the month in which Charles 3rd becomes our king. God Save The King. Your Editor https://www.facebook.com/Langworth-Local-103816455696937 Sana Wellbeing Did you know massage helps… Relieve mental fatigue Reduces Tension, stress and anxiety Calms the nervous system Promotes a sense of relaxation and renewed energy Reduces mental health strain and increases productivity Helps you heal and sleep. Introductory special offer first 10 new 2023 customers get 10% off first treatment. Based in Langworth our fully qualified and insured therapist offers Indian head massage, Spa massage and Hot stone massage prices from £35 Contact Hazel on 07866422057. Email [email protected]
Langworth Local May 2023 3 Langworth Memorial Hall News Village Hall in imminent danger of closing. Due to lack of support We Need YOU We are calling an Emergency General Meeting 17th May at 7:30pm The Hall will close if we cannot form a committee with the following officers Chairperson Treasurer Secretary And general committee members If it closes we loose Coffee Morning Singing Group Bingo Quiz nights Jumble sale Christmas Light Switch on and Tree A place to be let for events Polling Station
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Langworth Local May 2023 5 More from my clear out Once again I’ve found some interesting items from my clear out . In a large brown envelope which I didn’t know I had were some type written A4 sheets entitled an account of what monies has been collected for briefs in the parish of Barlings from the year 1689 . So, dated September the 7th 1689.The firs parish protestant brief read and collected to it fifteen shillings and seven pence and paid into M E ….yett Francis of Lincoln and a letter sent to London according to the order of the brief . Again on April 26th 1690 the second brief was read and sixteen shillings and seven pence was collected and paid to ME …yet Francis of Lincoln and a letter sent to London. The parish protestant brief appears to be A religious document that the parish was obliged to read out by law. I tried to research it on my computer and that’s all I could find out .However I’m not all that good with computers nor am I agood researcher even ending up with pictures of men’s underpants . On the same sheet of paper is this entry . It is agreed by the parish of Barlings that the constable and churchwarden when he goes to the sessions 2-6 to the visitation when he goes to Lincoln 2-0 to the statues . 1697 Jonathan Watkins was constable and church warden for the year 1697 and the charges for both offices comes to 16-1-10 .A large some of money in those days. Next entry. Mr. Vincent Mawer is to be constable and church warden for the year 1698 .Witness to the said above agreement Joshua Hodson curator of Barlings ,Beniamin Hodson ,Vincent Mawer, John Dawson , John Richardson , Will Toynton , Ed……,Will Barker , Johnathan Moy….. Jumping to 1738 . To type the article word for word would fill the Langworth Local and as I’m a two finger typist would take me ages here’s briefly what it says .An agreement was made between Henry Mayson of Lincoln and the inhabitants of the parish of Barlings to take care of a child Mary Cawkwell whose mother had just died . He was to look after the child and provide for her and was paid a sum of £7 spread over a number of years .The payments were made by Henry Mayson who couldn’t sign his name but made his mark # The third sheet gives a list of accounts paid to the constable church warden and for the first time mentions overseer of the poor and surveyor of high ways. Also mentioned is ‘sold cloth £1-19-10 . Moving on to 1774 .again a list of charges .These are some of the interesting ones .May 7th .Paid to the justices clerk to asses the land and window tax 2 shillings , for bread and wine and fetching it 4 shillings , for two bell ropes 3shillings , to Roberts for 60 water kids (I think bundles of firewood ) for boating them and leading them to Langworth 2 Shillings , for a sack of coal and bringing from Lincoln 3 shillings ,To John Nichols for putting up the bell ropes 1 shilling ,paid to the blacksmith for 12 spikes 2 staples a hook and material for the church yard 1 shilling and 3 pence ,my charges carrying the names of the men liable to serve on the militia. It was a different world and there is more to come as I’m only half way through the stuff that I have .I don’t know who got the information from the parish register nor where the parish register is ,probably in county archives .I don’t know who gave it to me .It’s fascinating . Saddletramp Editors notes: Parish Brief An instruction (usually Royal) to fundraise for the homeless or other good causes The Book of Common Prayer of 1662 gave instructions when in the service the brief was to be read. " The churchwardens would then take the collection. "Please remember the brief" would be their cry. .
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Langworth Local May 2023 7 Name Parish Jack Machine Newball Peter Bowser Stainton By Langworth Andy Curtis Barlings Mike Herbert Barlings Andrew Hyatt Barlings Hazel Stilgoe-McCombe Barlings Sandra Taylor Barlings Kelly Tyrell Barlings Rob Waite Barlings Parish Councillors Those standing for Parish Councillor were unopposed which means it doesn't go to election. Here are your Parish Councillors District Councillors Those standing for District Councillor are: Name Address Party Trevor Bridgwood Cherry Willingham Conservative Chris Darcel Fiskerton Lincolnshire Independant Elizabeth Morris West Lindsey Liberal Democrats Maureen Palmer Cherry Willingham Conservative James Plaistow West Lindsey Liberal Democrats Glen Thompson West Lindsey Conservative James Ward West Lindsey Liberal Democrats
8 Langworth Local May 2023 Government Changes How To Vote Did you know? You now need to show photo ID to vote To vote you MUST show photo ID when you go to vote This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023 Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following: Passport Driving licence (including provisional license) Blue badge Certain concessionary travel cards Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) Biometric Immigration document Defence identity card National identity card issued by an EEA state Older Person’s Bus Pass / Concessionary Travel pass/card (in Lincolnshire, this is the older person or Disability bus pass issued by Lincolnshire County Council) an Oyster 60+ Card Freedom Pass Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card issued in Wales Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person’s SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card for Northern Ireland Scottish National Entitlement Card issued in Scotland 60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card issued in Wales
Langworth Local May 2023 9 War Disablement SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland 60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland Half Fare SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland Find out more For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID , or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280. Postal votes unaffected by these changes Lincolnshire Honey From £5.10 a jar contact 07866422057 Duck Eggs Available from Abbotsley House Barlings Lane £2.20 per half dozen SNOW BLOWER LPGC are selling the snow blower contact the editor or the parish council clerk
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Langworth Local May 2023 13 Savannah Computers in Langworth. For all your Windows computer needs, large or small, give us a call on 0743 209 9124 or message us via our Facebook page SavComputersUK between 9.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 1.00pm on a Saturday. We offer the following and more Upgrade from Windows 7 & 8 to Windows 10 Software installation and correct configuration of Windows 10 Speed up slow starting and slow running computers Resolve audio issues in Zoom and Microsoft Teams Virus and Spyware removal Ram upgrades Hard drive upgrades to SSD Data recovery from dead computers Set up home Wi-Fi We do not fix tablets, phones or any Apple devices including iPads For free impartial advice and great service, contact David today. 0743 209 9124 [email protected] www.savannah-computers.co.uk
14 Langworth Local May 2023 Bees As our buzzy friends start stirring from their hives and we get to watch in awe their industrious nature. The fact is that this activity gives rise to the pollination of many of our fruit and vegetables. Here lies the problem many of our bees are in decline for many reasons quite simply they need our help. How can you help The first way is to plant your garden, window box or verges with pollinator friendly flowers that flower in succession. The highest pollen producing flowers usually have single flowers, even trees and shrubs provide a bee banquet. When bees first search for food in very early spring the top of the menu are willows, hawthorn, fruit tree blossom, crocus and aubrietia. As these flowers fade the summer bee menu includes clover, calendula, borage and the poached egg pant. An interesting fact is that the common ivy is also heavily on the bees menu. If your garden is already planted up then you can join the No Mow May - an annual campaign to get gardeners to not mow during May A healthy lawn means letting long grass and wildflowers grow naturally. By doing this your lawn benefits wildlife, tackles pollution and can even lock away carbon below ground. The best part is, to reap these benefits, all you have to do is not mow your lawn in May! We’ve lost nearly 97% of flower rich meadows since the 1970’s and with them vital food needed by pollinators, like bees and butterflies has also disappear. With over 20 million gardens in the UK, even the smallest grassy patches add up to a significant proportion of our land which, if managed properly, can deliver enormous gains for nature, communities and the climate.
Langworth Local May 2023 15 Think about dedicating part of your garden to bees by leaving a wild area or leaving strips of lawn un mowed all year. Colour of pollen bees collect Chemicals Many people seek out locally sourced honey for health benefits and rightly so but have you stopped to think that the bees need your garden to help them produce this honey. So whatever you use in your garden will disrupt the activity of our pollinators and you will find most beekeepers opt for natural ways of pest control. Bees are the gardener’s hard-working allies, and without them we’d face very disappointing harvests. The wild and hive kept bees of our village need us. Courtesy of Plantlife
16 Langworth Local May 2023 Langworth Group Parish Council Serving the grouped parishes of Barlings, Newball, Stainton by Langworth and Reasby E:mail: [email protected] Draft Minutes of the meeting of Langworth Group Parish Council held at Langworth Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4 th April 2023. Note: these are draft minutes only, subject to formal acceptance as a true record at the May 2023 meeting, therefore they cannot be taken as a true record until formally accepted. Present: Cllrs M Herbert (Chairman), H Stilgoe-McCombe, A Curtis, S Taylor, A Hyatt, K Tyrrell, C/Cllr I Fleetwood, D/Cllr A Welburn, D/Cllr C Darcel, Mrs M Vail (Clerk). One member of the public was in attendance. Absent: Cllr J Machin Meeting began at 7.39pm 1. Public Forum: The member of the public spoke briefly regarding recent flooding matters on Barlings Lane. 2. Apologies: Cllr P Bowser, Cllr R Waite, D/Cllr C Hill 3. Declarations of Interest: None received. 4. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7 th March 2023: It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7 th March 2023 as a true record, and these were duly signed. Action: Clerk. Proposed: Cllr K Tyrrell, seconded: Cllr H Stilgoe-McCombe. All in favour. 5. To review the Action Log: Many actions have been completed, and those remaining outstanding are all in progress. Additional updates were given as follows: New Station – further deterioration was noted. There have been reports of unauthorised activity on site. Filming, taken from inside the dilapidated building, can be viewed online. Action: Clerk to contact owner. Lych Gate – Cllr M Herbert has written to Rev. Penny Green to ascertain if work is required to the gate. Snowblower – to be advertised for sale. Action: Clerk 6. Comments from County Councillor, District Councillors and Chairman including: D/Cllr A Welburn: o The April 2023 report has been circulated. C/Cllr I Fleetwood: o A pedestrian crossing will be installed at North Greetwell in April 2023. This will require some overnight road closures; and traffic light controls. D/Cllr C Darcel: nothing to report. Chairman: nothing to report. 7. Highways: a) Village planters: Work is ongoing in finding volunteers to maintain the three village planters. Progress is being made regarding the two planters located at Barlings Lane and near to Knights of Langworth. However, finding a volunteer for the planter near to the railway line is proving more of a
Langworth Local May 2023 17 challenge. 8. Correspondence: None received. An apparent lack of community interest was noted on local and parish council matters; and Members were asked to bring ideas to the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council in May 2023 on how thissituation might be improved. 9. Planning: a) Neighbourhood Plan: Work is still progressing to finalise an advert to generate the interest of residents in becoming involved in creating a Neighbourhood Plan. Cllr A Hyatt requested photos which represent the community, for inclusion within the advert. Action: Cllr Hyatt to provide Clerk with advert for circulation ahead of the May 2023 meeting. Action: Clerk. ideas to the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council in May 2023 on how this situation might be improved. 9. Planning: a) Neighbourhood Plan: Work is still progressing to finalise an advert to generate the interest of residents in becoming involved in creating a Neighbourhood Plan. Cllr A Hyatt requested photos which represent the community, for inclusion within the advert. Action: Cllr Hyatt to provide Clerk with advert for circulation ahead of the May 2023 meeting. Action: Clerk. b) 146416: proposed two storey side extension. LOCATION: 2 Manor Farm Cottages Reasby LN3 5BW:RESOLVED that there are no comments. Action: Clerk. Proposed: Cllr A Curtis, seconded: Cllr A Hyatt. All in favour. Cllr M Herbert then advised: o that he will be contacting the builders of the Barlings Lane development to request an update on when work will commence. Item for next agenda. Action: Clerk o that the outcome of the planning inspectorate appeal is still to be determined on 144197: change of use of existing field to domestic use to grow seasonal fruit and vegetables. LOCATION: Land rear of 3 Walmsgate Barlings Lane Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5DF. PLANNING INSPECTORATE APPEAL REF: APP/N2535/W/22/3309560, start date: 20 February 2023. 10. Policy Review – Two of the policies are relevant to the forthcoming annual return so are due for a review. a) Register of Assets: Members to approve the register as true record of the council’s assets: Following review of the Register of Assets: o RESOLVED that Cllr M Herbert will deliver a letter to some residents as written by the Clerk. This letter will contain an offer to donate the flood equipment, currently under Parish Council ownership, to these residents. - Action: Clerk, Cllr M Herbert. Proposed: Cllr A Curtis, seconded: Cllr H Stilgoe -McCombe. All in favour. o RESOLVED to dispose of the grit spreader. Proposed: Cllr A Curtis, seconded: Cllr H Stilgoe-McCombe. All in favour.
18 Langworth Local May 2023 o RESOLVED, with the above-mentioned changes, to approve the register as a true record. Action: Clerk Proposed: Cllr S Taylor, seconded: Cllr A Hyatt. All in favour. b) Risk assessment: RESOLVED to accept the risk assessment for the management and maintenance of the assets of villages within the Langworth Group Parish Council area. Action: Clerk Proposed: Cllr K Tyrrell. Seconded: Cllr H Stilgoe-McCombe. All in favour. 11. Clerks Report a)To receive the financial report: Noted. b) Approval of payments: RESOLVED to approve payments. Action: Clerk Proposed: Cllr A Hyatt, seconded: Cllr K Tyrrell. All in favour. c) Appoint C Rooke Management as internal auditor for annual return £210.00 + VAT = £252.00: RESOLVED to appoint C Rooke Management as internal auditor at £210.00 + VAT. Action: Clerk Proposed: Cllr A Curtis, seconded: Cllr A Hyatt. All in favour. d) Replacement laptop for Clerk at £579.00: Noted that CIF grants totalling £500.00 have been received towards a laptop. RESOLVED that a replacement laptop be purchased. Action: Clerk Proposed: A Curtis, seconded: Cllr H Stilgoe -McCombe. All in favour. e) IGAS grant application – IGAS have awarded a grant of £1000.00 towards new play equipment. This will be brought to the June 2023 meeting for consideration. f) Quarterly internal play area inspection report – Noted; and agreed to wait for receipt of the ROSPA annual external play inspection report before taking any inspection report-based decisions. 12. Date of the next meeting: Meeting of the Parish Council - Tuesday 16 th May 2023, 7.30pm at Langworth Memorial Hall Meeting ended at 8.17pm. 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 All entries for the June edition of the Langworth Local to be received by 12th May. Please contact [email protected]
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Langworth Local May 2023 21 Curate’s Blog May 2023 May is here and what a busy month it promises to be! Bank Holidays, local elections, Pentecost, a national week of prayer in churches and the coronation of a new monarch! Lots going on locally and nationally. I’m guessing for most of us the coronation of a new monarch, King Charles III, will be something we have not witnessed before. There is sure to be a lot of pomp and ceremony, the traditional balcony photo and perhaps a glass or two raised to the new King. On her coronation in Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953, the late Queen Elizabeth II made promises before the congregation and before God that she would serve her country and those she governed, towards the end of the ceremony she said “The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So help me God.” The faith of the Queen was well recorded and despite the privilege of her position I have no doubt that at times she earnestly needed the help of God to keep the oaths she had made. A life of service can’t always be easy, especially one lived in the spotlight. As well as the coronation May sees a week of national prayer in the church- Thy Kingdom Come. During this week, Christians across the country will gather to pray. We will pray for our world, for the church, for our communities and for ourselves. You might recognise the phrase ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ it is from the Lord’s prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples. But what is this Kingdom that we are praying for. God’s kingdom is a topsy-turvy one. God’s is king and everyone is welcomed, everyone is loved. It’s a place where kindness, truth, justice and compassion rule. It’s not a separate place, somewhere we go to, it’s a state of being and it’s what we pray everyday in the Lord’s Prayer - Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. I wonder what our streets would look like if heaven touched earth? How might our communities be different? As we come together this month to be community, maybe to celebrate the coronation, maybe just to be with friends and family on a bank holiday (hopefully a sunny one!) I pray that we to will continue to life lives of compassion and service, recognising that everyone is important. Many blessings Revd Jess Bellshaw (Curate) Revd Canon Penny Green 01522 595596 [email protected] Benefice Church Services: Mqy 2023 Wed 3rd 9:30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 7th 5 th Sunday Easter Coronation Week-end 9.15am Communion Stainton by Langworth 10.45am Communion Greetwell 3-5pm Coronation Celebration Tea and Cake including Messy Church Cherry Willingham Vicarage
22 Langworth Local May 2023 Benefice Church Services: Mqy 2023 Wed 10th 9:30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 14th 9:15am Communion Barlings 10:45am Communion Cherry Willingham Wed 17th 9.30am Communion Cherry Willingham Thursday 18th Ascension Day 7.00pm Deanery Ascension Service Scampton Sunday 21st 9:15am Communion Fiskerton 10:45am Communion Sudbrooke 6.00pm Word and Worship Reepham Wednesday 9:30am Communion Cherry Willingham Sunday 28th 9.15am Communion Langworth 10.45am Communion Reepham 5.00pm Healing Prayer Fiskerton Services at Grand Luce and Willow Court Monday 1st 10.30am Morning Worship Grand Luce Tuesday 9th 10:30am Communion Willow Court Monday 15th 10:30am Communion Grand Luce
Langworth Local May 2023 23 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 Village Hall General enquiries [email protected]
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