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email hykehamgazette@tucann.co.uk · www.tucann.co.ukThe inspirational teaching of a memberof staff at a North Hykeham schoolhas been recognised by Oxford University.The Inspirational Teachers Award waspresented to Kate Brooks at a special ceremonyon Friday 15 May.The Sir Robert Pattinson AcademyFrench teacher was nominated for theaward by former pupil Adam Price, whonow studies at Oxford University.The Inspirational Teachers Award wasestablished to recognise the crucial roleteachers play in encouraging talented studentsat their school.In a letter to the University, Adamsaid Mrs Brooks taught her students with“maternal affection, correcting us whenMrs Brooks (right) with her awardwe made mistakes and praising us whole-INSPIRATIONAL TEACHERS AWARDFOR HYKEHAM TEACHERheartedly” when they did well.“Mrs Brooks and the other lovely languageteachers helped to write my Oxfordreference and made me shine in ways Ithought were not possible,” Adam said.“It was Mrs Brooks who first ignitedthe spark that is still burning today. I hopeI have managed to convey Mrs Brooks asa true wonder-woman, for she is nothingshort of one.”A judging panel at the Universitychoose to honour staff who fuel students’enthusiasm, encourage students to applyfor Oxford and offer practical help in theapplication process, go above and beyondto support students, and encourage andmotivate students to achieve their full potential.Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisersContinued on page 41Please support your local advertisers

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NorthHykehamTown CouncilNewsNORTH HYKEHAM TOWNCOUNCIL PRESENTSFREE MUSIC EVENT ON THEVILLAGE GREEN LINCOLN ROADSunday July 12 th 2pm-5pmFeaturing two top local bandsPunch The Monkey and Stolen FridaysFamily Friendly please feel free tobring your picnicHot Food/Ice Cream available andinflatable play equipment for children(small charge)ULTIMATE ROCK SCHOOLSUMMERFESTSunday July 26 th 2pm-5pmVillage Green Lincoln Road NorthHykehamSkate/Music and much more for a greatfamily fun dayHYKEHAM IN BLOOMWe now have new planters in place atthe artwork area and we hope you feelthey brighten up the appearance of theroad junctionThere are now thirteen planters inflower and a further two currently justshrubsI would like to thank all the HykehamIn Bloom Gardening Club team forall their amazing work it is muchappreciated2015 will see North Hykeham enteredinto East Midlands In Bloom whichis part of Britain In Bloom (RoyalHorticultural Society) This is a firstfor us and shows how much we havemoved on in just three yearsWould you like to join us? If you havefifteen minutes you could spare us onceper month Id like to hear from youCllr Mark Reynolds mark.reynolds2003@virgin.net or07799775549Minister’sMusingsThis will be the final Minister’s MusingsI write here as I am moving on to pasturesnew over the summer and from Septemberwill be living and working in Grimsbyand Cleethorpes. I have thoroughlyenjoyed sharing with you in Hykehamand Swallowbeck during the last (almost)2 years and have made many friends andhad many valuable experiences.It was certainly a shock when, in earlyFebruary, I was asked to move. It is truethat such a sudden move is not unusual inthe Methodist Church, but I didn’t expectit to be me! More change and anothermove was not really what I wanted orexpected. After much thought and prayerI agreed to go and am sure that it is whereGod wants me and that He will be withme in all the uncertainties that lie ahead.The upheaval will not be easy, the startingagain is certainly a challenge, the gettingto know people will be hard work – butdespite the fact that there is a huge amountof change going on around me and withinme I also know that I serve a God whodoes not change, who will always be withme, who will help me in all that lies aheadand supremely who loves me and caresfor me more than I can ever imagine. Heis not going to let me down. I’ll have mydifficult days, I’ll have my wonderfuldays. When I’m excited He is there, whenI’m frustrated He is there – ant that’s notgoing to change wherever I live or work.But it’s not just me that applies to.Everyone goes through change andeveryone can know God with them andhelping them if they’ll only reach out andask for his help. Will you do just that ifyou’re in that situation? God will not letyou down.Rev Susan Chambers 01522 681655revsue@btinternet.comThere are services every Sunday at NorthHykeham Methodist Church, ChapelLane at 10.45am and at SwallowbeckMethodist Church, Newark Road at10.30am. Everyone is very welcome tocome along.8 Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers

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DIARY OF A LOCALNORTH HYKEHAM GARDENERSUMMERTIMESince my last article Spring has given way to Summer with its usualmixture of weather conditions, bringing all sorts of challenges withinthe garden environment both for us gardeners and the wildlife thatvisits .Only the other day whilst in the garden I found a young baby sparrowin difficulties in our water butt, once rescued he hid beneath a largeplanter, whereby, in due course he was re-united with his parents. Laterthat evening a family of sparrows visited our back door to feed.Were they trying to tell us something, who knows!Our wild garden has started to take shape with the sunflowers andcornflowers maturing well, and a sprig of holly found and replantedlast year is now almost 12 inches tall.The beech hedge is now in full leaf and home to numerous birdswhose songs and chirping is a delight to hear on a sunny morning.The vegetables are somewhat slow in development with the cucumbersbeing somewhat stubborn and refusing to germinate, whilst incontrast last year’s self set lettuces found in spring are the best I’veever grown.Ah summer, a truly glorious season so full of colour, scents, soundsand produce to enjoy.HYKEHAM LIONS CLUBThe Hykeham Lions have been quite busyfund raising and donating to worthy causesin the area, so let’s start off with our goodfriends at Asda.We spent a day before Easter handingout free raffle tickets for one of our verylarge Easter Eggs . These are made for theLions and as a PR job we raffle one free ofcharge every year and this year’s winnerwas a lovely lady living in St CrispinClose in Hykeham. Also a lovely selectiontin of biscuits supplied by Asda, went to alady living in Skellingthorpe.One request came in to fund a holidayfor a handicapped girl with Cerebral Palsy.After our welfare officer had looked longand hard at this request it was decided topart fund the request, and now this younggirl will get her holiday this summer.We all know and appreciate the workof our ambulance service and althoughthe attendance should be 8 minutes thatis not fast enough to deal with a cardiacarrest. We have in conjunction with EMASbought a portable defibrillator.This will be sited on the wall of the PFAclub in Newark Road and if anyone is inthat area when someone goes into a cardiacarrest the following must be carried out.1 Call 999 for an ambulance2 Tell the ambulance controller whereyou are and that you have a defibrillatoron the wall of the club. AmbulanceControl will give you the code to releaseit from the box and guide you throughits use.Anyone can use the defib and it mayjust save someone’s life.This is a very large investment from theLions for the people of Hykeham; if needsbe DO NOT BE AFRAID TO USE IT .We are in talks with Thorpe on the HillPrimary School. They have requestedfootball strips. This is currently underdiscussion but I am sure we will sortsomething for the pupils.There is going to be a visit of childrenPlease mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisersto Lincoln from the Russian town ofChernobyl. I am sure we all knowwhat happened there so we are donating£100.00 to help with their visit toWoodside Falconry at Langworth.Sharon’s Christmas Dinner atWaddington. We are happy to makea donation to this as it will providea Christmas dinner for 35 people inWaddington who otherwise would not beindulging in the festivities.Hykeham Junior Football Club havebeen granted in principle £750.00 for aset of portable goals. We will foot the billwhen the goals arrive for next season andthe club has raised the remainder of thecost .Quiz Night at Rustons sports clubNewark Road is on 9 th July at the usualtime of 8.30pm.Casino nights are still a greatattraction and the last one we attendedwas at Burton Waters for a birthday party.It is a fun night with Roulette, Cards andCraps tables. The cost to hire us is only£250.00. Not bad for 10 members time forthe whole evening. Ring Lion Roger on01522 881383 should you be interested.That’s all for now folks.Lion Roger11

PUZZLE TIMEA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZPuzzle kindly supplied by Fred EllisEach number in the grid on the left corresponds to a letter of the alphabet, and as in a crosswordeach horizontal or vertical line of white spaces should make a word.To start off we have given you some letters and their corresponding numbers, fill them in to the gridand see if you can work out what the other letters are.Hint: It helps to fill each new letter you have discovered underneath its corresponding number inthe table below.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26Anagrams Merry Go RoundsCOVE ROTAEPURE ICEDFAN SETS FURThe Final Answer(Puzzle solution on page 22)ITUOTake the letters from the tinted squares and rearrange to give a new wordin the grid below12 Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisersMThis photograph was taken prior to the match againsta visiting team from Ilkeston on Saturday 2nd May atthe Hykeham Bowls Club. Hykeham won on all fourrinks, winning 92 shots to 56. There will be a returnmatch at Ilkeston later in the season, where Hykehamhope to win again!HYKEHAMBOWLS CLUBThe sport of bowls is a social and friendlygame as has been known for centuries. It hasnot however always been a smooth ride for thegame we have today. In the fourteenth centuryEdward III, who was intent on making sure hisbowmen had their archery practice, banned theplaying of bowls just as he did other sports.Despite the edict put on the game for nearly 500years, it still became popular and in the sixteenthcentury bowls were made with an intentionalbias. These were introduced, possibly by theDuke of Suffolk and in this way a new elementof skill was added to the game. The bowl withthe bias is the type of bowl we use today, exceptthat the bowls used today are made of differentmaterial not hard wood as was the case then.In previous months I have mentioned someof the competitions the Club is involved with,the largest of these was the Flowers Trophy.Twenty four teams took part on Sunday 10thMay starting at 9-30am. The weather was verygood on the day which produced very goodbowling conditions. After all the teams hadplayed several matches, the runners up werea team from Rustons, J.Hudson, D. Chapmanand C. Blanchard. The trophy winners werefrom Eagle, who won by one shot. The winningteam was A. Barks, F. Mellows and K. Lewis.There were cash prizes for both of these teams.Running within this competition is the LeysTrophy which is presented to the best HykehamTeam on the day. This trophy was won by P.Froggatt, S. Froggatt and C. Donald.The Ladies had a day of bowling in theirown competition on 17th May in the LadiesSynchro Pairs. This was an enjoyable event. Thefinal winners were C. Hempsall and G. Jessop.This month is busy as ever with OadbyBowls Club visiting on Wednesday 1st July. OnTuesday 7th July Bowls Lincolnshire Ladiesand Men have a match known as the Presidentsday. The Club have a competition for the NigelPrince Trophy on Saturday 11th July. This is anafternoon competition. On Sunday 12th JulyThe Lincoln Vice Presidents team play for theMarkillie Trophy and then on Sunday 26th Julythe Vice Presidents Chairman’s team play TheDeputy Chairman’s Team. Members of thepublic are welcome as spectators to any of thesematches.As you can see the Club is very busy andI have not mentioned the League or Clubcompetitions that the Bowls Club is involvedwith.If you would like further information aboutHykeham Bowls Club please contact John on01522683422.

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ALLSAINTSCHURCHOF ENGLANDPRIMARY SCHOOLschool on Thursday 21 st May. As part ofthe project, all children joined in withthe songs as well as dance actions toaccompany the song lyrics. In additionto the final concert, all of the songsperformed were recorded by professionalrecording equipment, in order to compilea CD, which was available for the childrento purchase. The project was a greatsuccess and was enjoyed by all pupils andstaff alike throughout the week and alsoby the Alive church of North Hykeham,who supported the final concert. Over 300tickets were sold for the concert and it wasgreat to see so many people supporting thiswonderful opportunity. All of the childrenwho attended the concert, did an amazingjob representing the school and making allof the staff team extremely proud.Farm Kitchen visitOn Tuesday 19 th May the school councilwere invited to the schools lunch provider,The Farm Kitchen to look around thekitchen and also have a go at preparingsome food. The children made JamieOliver’s minty yoghurt dip and focacciabread using locally sourced ingredients.and were thrilled to be taking home someproducts they had made.Y6 Visit to Lincoln CathedralOn Tuesday 2 nd June Y6 pupils visitedLincoln cathedral for the annual ChurchSchools Festival. There were manyactivities which the children were involvedin, which included: learning about stainedglass windows and creating their own,singing sessions and drama sessions. Afterlunch all of the Schools came togetherfor a service, where children from eachschool, processed down the cathedral withtheir school banner and a candle. The Y6children were fantastic throughout thewhole day and represented our schoolexcellently.Y5 and 6 visit The Agra SleafordAs part of our summer term topic ‘LightsCamera Action’ year 5 and 6 visited TheAgra Indian restaurant in Sleaford, toexperience Bollywood. The trip included:learning about Indian cuisine; watching ashort Bollywood movie; having a tasterIndian lunch (which went down a treat) andfinally experiencing Bollywood dancing.The day was enjoyed by both the staffand the pupils, many pupils commentedon how they would like to return to therestaurant in the near future. The trip gavea great insight into Bollywood and offeredmany children their first taste of Indianfood. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day.Children planted tomato plants, whichthey were able to take home, as well assome new banana flapjack, there focacciabread and a photo of the school councilmembers on a combine harvester. Thechildren really enjoyed the experienceSingPopDuring the last week of term 5 thewhole school embarked on a musicalproject called ISingPop. The project wasundertaken in school, where all classeslearned pop songs, in preparation for thefinal performance held at Robert PattinsonPlease mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers15

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Monte Carlo or Bust for JamesA team of three from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Hykeham istaking part in the 2015 Monte Carlo or Bust Banger Rally to raisemoney for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, Cystic Fibrosisand LIVES. The team will burn rubber over 1000 miles to MonteCarlo via France, Switzerland and Italy.Team members James Fisher, Damien Kelliher and JohnFenwick were challenged to source a banger car for less than £300and will be taking part in a variety of Top Gear-style challengesalong the way and competing for points and prizes. The team willbe raising money for the three above listed good causes.Inspired by the classic Paramount film, the 3-day crusade willsee over 100 of the finest British bangers visit some of Europe’smost exciting locations and experience spectacular roads andbackdrops of sun, sea, sand and snow! there are a series of prizesup for grabs including trophies for the best and worst dressedteams.Monte Carlo or Bust takes place from 16th to 19th July andmost information can be found on the event website at www.The team carmontecarloorbustrally.comThe team can be sponsored at http://m.virginmoneygiving.com/mt/uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=Putbinsout&isTeam=true&un_jtt_redirectThey can be found on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monte-Carlo-or-Bust-Rally-team-Put-binsout/412038415630850?fref=nfJean, Denise and Don rest after their effortsSponsored Walk for Hykehamcharities and churchesWith the help of Lincolnshire Cooperative Society a successfulsponsored walk was held at Hartsholme Park on Sunday the 24thof May. The pleasant walks were in hour blocks throughout theday in circuits from the white bridge to the black bridge. Walkersraised large sums of money for North Hykeham charities andchurches. Many thanks to Lincoln City Council for the use of thepark and the assistance of the park staff.Don Wagstaff, a kidney transplant patient, completes his walk18 Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers

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hykehamnoticeboard 1Hykeham Art Group meets Tuesdayevenings weekly from 7.00 - 9.00p.m. at South Hykeham Village Hall,Boundary Lane.Bring your art materials and join us fora pleasant social evening doing yourown thing. Low cost membership.Want to know more?Telephone 01522 889397Monday the 20th JulyA Charity Night of Mediumship withMargaret PearsonThis event will take place at TheBoiler House (community hall),Woodfield Avenue, BirchwoodLincoln LN6 OLUTickets are £6 available fromPaulette on 07434416130 some willbe available at the doorDoors open at 6.30pmACTion CommunityTheatre CompanyTuesday evenings 7.00pmSunday afternoons 3.00pmat The Terry O’Toole TheatreNK Centre Moor LaneNorth Hykeham LN6 9AXFind out more:Tel: 01522 870251actioncommunitytheatre@gmail.comHYKEHAMSAILING CLUBDINGHY SAILING ON 200 ACREAPEX LAKETaster Day Saturday 25 th JulyRYA Adult Sailing CourseLevel 1 August 15 th / 16 thLevel 2 August 22 nd / 23 rdBoth suitable for beginners, BookingEssential, see WebJunior Sailing CoursesJuly 28 th - 31 st - August 24 th - 27 thDelivered by LDSA seewww.ldsa.org.ukMore about the Club on Web or visitClub on Sundayswww.hykehamsailing.co.ukApex Lake behind the Fox and Hounds,Newark RoadLincoln Spiritual Association willbe holding an Evening of Mediumshipwith Margaret Pearson on Friday 17th July atSouth Hykeham Village Hall,Boundary Lane, South Hykeham,Lincoln, LN6 9NQDoors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm startEntrance is £6 on the doorHykeham Camera Clubwww.hykehamcameraclub.vpweb.co.ukWould you like to learn more aboutyour camera and at the same timeenjoy a pleasant evening. Then comeand join us at the Hykeham Ark whichis situated behind North HykehamChurch.We meet on every 4th Tuesday of themonth at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Wehave experienced photographers givingeducational talks on various aspects ofphotography.We also have photo shoots going outto various places FREE to practiceyour photography in which you canenter our monthly competition and winvery nice prizes.Also we have a raffle with great prizes.So! If you would like to enjoy just twohours a month with your camera, whynot call me on 07790636670 (Pete).You won’t regret it.Children wanting to learn to use theircamera will be welcome with parents.Membership fee is only £6 per year,plus £2 on the night, plus free teas/coffees and biscuits.Look forward to meeting youHykeham Forum Women’s Institute,All Saints Church Hall, Moor Lane,North Hykeham.On Wednesday 1st July 2015 at 7.30pm.Sabina Carr“Around the Horn and Beyond”.On Wednesday 5th August 2015 AnnualOuting to Burghley House.Visitors and new members welcome.For more info. tel. 682774.Bibs & Braces, Baby & Toddler GroupA small friendly group that meetsMONDAYS 10-11.30am, during termtime only, at North Hykeham MethodistChurch Hall. Come join us for toys, craftactivities, play and song, plus story-timewith refreshments.We return Monday 7th September, it wouldbe great to see you.PLEASE SEND YOUR NOTICEBOARD ITEMS TO TheEditor, The North Hykeham Gazette, Unit 9, Blackthorn Way,Five Mile Business Park, Washingborough, Lincoln LN4 1BFe-mail hykehamgazette@tucann.co.ukFriday afternoon T-dances arestill going strong, so if you fancylistening to nice music, dancingto it if you want to, or just chattingto other people over a cup of tea,please come and join us.Every Friday 1.30pm -4pm at theMemorial Hall, Newark Road, NorthHykeham.“It’s the best way to make newfriends”.Myra Cant, 879173The Ark Community Shop, MoorLane, North HykehamSells ladies, men’s and children’sclothesBric-a-brac, books, jigsaws, toys,and much more.Opening times, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday,10 AM –2PMThursday10AM- 12PM.Bargains for everyone.Donations gratefully received.If you feel you would like to help inthe shopCall Yvonne on Linc. 884192HYKEHAM BINGO CLUBTuesday Evening Entrance £1.20Doors Open 7:00 PMEyes Down 7:30 PMThe Memorial Hall317 Newark Road LN6 9RYTel. No. 01522 509613HYKEHAM SHORT MATBOWLS CLUBWhy not come and join usfor Short Mat Bowls on eitherThursday Afternoon 2 pm - 4 pmor Thursday Evening 7 pm - 9 pm.We’re a friendly crowd, wishing torecruit More members to join us.£10 annual membership and £2per sessionJust come along to the MemorialHall or ringDenis 883348 or Peter 882811Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers21

HYKEHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHThe long(ish) school holiday is comingup very soon, together with the perennialproblem of what the children and youngpeople will do and where they can go. Inlight of cuts, the answer to the problemisn’t readily to hand now that youth clubsare closed and any activity they can beinvolved in will probably come with aprice tag. Some, of course, don’t reallywant something to do, just somewhere tomeet up, hang out and BE. Not many ofthese left here, either, because the lanes andfields where older people met when younghave now been smothered with houses,narrow streets and miniscule gardens. Anyyoung person lingering on a corner talkingto another will inspire someone to call thepolice to move them on. Building sitesand lakes and waterways bring their ownhazards and should be avoided too. Poorkids! Who’d be young in the mess we’vemade of this world? Who’d be a parenttrying to ensure they are safe whilst we areat work?There is a lot of talk nowadays aboutthe increasing amount of dog faeces left onpavements by selfish and lazy dog owners.If this is a problem in your area, you mighttry going on line and contact fixmystreet.com who will try to find someoneresponsible for clearing the mess up. If youknow of someone who does not clean upafter their animal you can report them tothe council and to the police as this is antisocial behavior and carries a penalty. Wishthe same could be said for cats! My gardenis a mine field and I do not own a cat!Now that the warm summer eveningswill soon be with us, please rememberthat voices carry, especially when there isno traffic noise. So, if you want a gossipwith, or about, a neighbour when youare gardening, or barbecuing, better towait until you are indoors with doors andwindows shut. In the end, it will make forbetter neighbourly relationships.Do remember to close and lock alldoors and windows before you go to bed.Keep out thieves, rats, mice, foxes, fleasand all things too horrible to think about.The newer estates in town have verynarrow roads and little space to park infront of the houses that seem to have nopavements in front of them. If you live onone of these roads and park your car a bitinconsiderately, you may be preventingpolice, fire and ambulance people fromgetting quickly where they are needed.This will not be a problem to fire engineswhich can push lighter vehicles out ofthe way (and bump up your insurancepremium) but it will mean police andparamedics having to park and run towhere they are needed and this may be thedifference between life an death. Not justfor somebody else, either.Generally, remember that if someoneknocks on your door you do not have toopen it and if someone bothers you on thetelephone, just put it down, don’t engagein conversation. They haven’t a clue whoyou actually are, just a randomly generatednumber and a name popping up on acomputer in Canada, Iceland, India, Egypt,etc, so they are not likely to call you toaccount for offending them. If they wereeven to understand the word ‘offend’ theywouldn’t be calling in the first place.Have a relaxing, happy and warmsummer and don’t worry! Be sensible andyou will be safe.JillPuzzle timesolutions (p12)MERRY GO ROUND SOLUTIONS1. OVERCOAT 2. PEDICURE3. STAFF NURSEFINAL ANSWER: TRAVERSEJust a ThoughtDon’t be conned! (by Ken)Conmen - they want to steal what we haveand destroy our peace. Our personal andbusiness world is targeted by fraudsters andcon-men. These despicable opportunistsaim to trick us out of what is rightfullyours, stealing it for themselves and theirorganisations. Their offers appear to bebrilliant but are really too good to be true.Police Fraud Squads investigate and arrestthese people, but they are never likely tobe eliminated.I receive frequent telephone coldcallerstelling me they are a world famouscomputer software company who havedetected a problem with my computer andto turn it on while they are calling so theycan fix it. Stopping short of calling them“Liar” (although I did once), I turn the calloff. And what about this one; “A reliablesource informs us that you have beeninvolved in a motoring accident”? Well, Inever knew that. These people attempt totrick us to give over our personal and bankdetails.So, this month’s thought is twoquestions: Would a fraudster be preparedto take a professionally administeredsevere beating almost to the point of deathand then be crucified in order to make itpossible that we and all mankind can haveeverlasting life? Would a fraudster die inorder to create a lie that eternally affects allof mankind?Jesus said, “I am the resurrection andthe life. The one who believes in me willlive, even though they die; and whoeverlives by believing in me will never die. Doyou believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Eversince conning Adam and Eve to doubt Godin the Garden of Eden satan, the originalconman in Genesis 3, has used this sameformula ever since, taking every deceitfulopportunity to con us and destroy our lives.The good news is that we don’t haveto be conned any longer; Jesus wants usto follow Him and He says, “I am the way,the truth, and the life,” (John 14:6) and“The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill anddestroy. My purpose is to give life in all itsfullness”, (John 10:10 TLB).At Faith Christian Fellowship awarm friendly welcome awaits you. Wewould love to tell you more about God’slove and freeing power given to us throughJesus Christ. We meet each Sunday at10.30 a.m. in North Hykeham MemorialHall.For more details call us on 01522 – 509613,or write to:-Faith Christian Fellow (FCF) Lincoln.Memorial Hall, Newark Road,North Hykeham, Lincoln. LN6 9RYPastors: Rev. Peter Ronald and Rev MartinScoley.Associate Pastor FCF & Lamplighters:Rev. Ken Ryder.22 Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers

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hykehamnoticeboard 2A Garden party with strawberry teaswill be held on Sat 11 th July in thegrounds of the Old Rectory, 25 LincolnRd. North Hykeham from 2-30pm to4-30pm. In the event of wet weatherthe event will revert to St Hugh’sChurch Hall.The next meeting of NorthHykeham & District Flower Clubwill take place at Ruston Sports &Social Club, Newark Road, Lincoln,on Wednesday, 22nd July at 7.30p.m. The title of Gill Mills’ floraldemonstration is “A New Lease ofLife”. There will also be a plantsand flower arranging accessoriesstall. Visitors welcome. For furtherdetails please telephone 01522804830 or 255643.Lincolnshire Family History SocietyMeet at Bracebridge Heath Village HallMeetings are 1.45-4pm unlessotherwise stated11 th July - Outing to Branches Social &Quiz at Louth8 Aug - DR RICHARD SHAW LincolnChurches & AbbeysBASSINGHAMVILLAGE SHOWSATURDAY 8 TH AUGUST2-5PMLots of fun and entertainment forall the family with free entry andample parking.Teas, arena displays includingfly ball, games, car boot, Cityof Lincoln Band, donkey rides,tombola, a big raffle and lots more.If you would like to enter items forthe Craft, Produce and Cookeryshow go to Bassingham ParishCouncil websiteparishes.lincolnshire/Bassinghamto download the show schedule.For information or to book theMemorial Hall please telephone01522 509613 and ask forBOOKINGS. Bookings will betaken at the Memorial Hall Officefrom 10am to 2pm Monday toFriday.TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGThe next Tinnitus meeting will be held onThursday 23rd July 2015 at:-The Priory Centre ( formally St Katherine’sChurch opposite the South Common)Colegrave StreetLincoln LN5 8DWStart Time:- 6.30-8.30pm.£3.00 Entrance Fee (hall hire).Refreshments available in the interval.If you have any questions regarding Tinnitusplease do not hesitate to contact Lorraine,George or Tracy on (01522) 686114 oralternatively you can visit the website onwww.hearinghelpltd.co.uk.This months speaker – Prof. Deborah Hall :Director, Research Lead (Tinnitus Etiologyand Management) from Nottingham HearingBiomedical Research Unit.Come and find out more about tinnitus anddiscover what CAN be done to help ease thesymptomsEven if it is your first attendance at thesemeetings we will greet you with a warmwelcome.THORPE-ON-THE-HILLOPEN GARDENSIN AID OF MARIE CURIE,LINCOLNSHIRE AND ALZHEIMERSRESEARCHSUNDAY AUGUST 2nd • 2pmuntil 6pmENTRANCE£5, INCLUDES REFRESHMENTSCAR PARK • WELL SIGNPOSTEDURS SummerfestLincoln’s Music and Skate festivalSunday 26 th July, 2-5pmAt Hykeham GreenFree entranceSkate Demos • Live music •clothing andmerchandiseActivities and workshops • local crafts •food & refreshmentsPLEASE SEND YOUR NOTICEBOARD ITEMS TO TheEditor, The North Hykeham Gazette, Unit 9, Blackthorn Way,Five Mile Business Park, Washingborough, Lincoln LN4 1BFe-mail hykehamgazette@tucann.co.ukThe next Big breakfast in St.Hugh’s church hall on HarewoodCrescent is on Sat July 18 th. 8.30-11.30am.If you have not already sampledone of the Big breakfasts give it atry, you will not be disappointed.We do not have a breakfast inAugust, Back in Sept on the thirdSaturday of each month untilChristmas.Hykeham Textile GroupAt the Memorial Hall, North HykehamRelax and have fun…join our friendlygroup: book covering, sewing, felting,embroidery, picture making with fabric,modern rag rug making/wall hanging,(fabric supplied) but you can just knit,crochet, or cross stitch. Experience notnecessary, fabric supplied.Fridays 10am-12.30£3 each week (first week free)Tea, coffee, biscuits suppliedFor further details please contact June01522 695547 / 0778 623 6033Or Sandra 01522 704060/07903042160St. Hugh’s Church Hall,Harewood Crescent, NorthHykeham is available to hire forfunctions.Contact Mr D. Wagstaff, 2Runswick Close. Tel. 883779Friday 14th August we arehaving a Red, white and blueget-together to celebrate theend of WW2 The event will takeplace at Memorial Hall, NewarkRoad, North HykehamThere will be dancing, singingand a delicious old fashionedtea, which may include breadand dripping!!!It is on from 1.30pm-4.30pm andwill cost £2.50. The proceeds willgo to Royal British Legion. Wehope that people will wear Red,white and blue. Prize for bestoutfit. Details 879173.Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers25

SWAN COLONYBEAVER SCOUTSTo start off our next Meeting one ofthe Beavers gave a presentation for theCollectors award. His family obviouslyget out and about quite a lot, as hiscollection consisted of fridge magnetsfrom each visit. He had magnets fromCadbury World, Gainsborough Old Hall,Lincoln Castle and an owl from a wildlifecentre among many others. Collecting theRocket ship ready for take offmagnets helped him rememberwhere he had been and what hehad seen. How long before theparents of the other Beavers findtheir fridges fronts filling withmagnets? The theme for the restof the evening was teamworkand the Colony talked about allthe different forms of transportthey could think of before splittinginto four teams. The plan wasfor each team to draw a planof their chosen model andthen build it from a box ofjunk (cardboard, egg boxes,cardboard tubes and variousbottle tops). At the end of thesession they had produced aspeedboat, a space rocket, apolice car and a submarine.The speedboat hadpassengers, and propellermade from a small yoghurtpot cut to shape, whichactually turned. The policecar also had passengers andthe submarine had a veryimpressive periscope. Thespace rocket looked quiterealistic. The Beavers andthe adults had really enjoyedthis teamwork which tookquite some time, so therewas only time for a quicksong before it was time tofinish for the evening.Thanks to several parents helping out, ourMeeting before half-term went very well.After discussing road safety it was timefor a short walk to the Forum shoppingcentre, although one or two of the Beaversseemed to think a five minute walk was amarathon. Having reached the Forum theBeavers were split into teams - each parenttaking three Beavers. They were thenhanded quiz sheets with questions relatingto various businesses, questions such as“What colour are the bells”, “Which saintcan you find” and “Why do think this iscalled the Forum”. There were also twopicture questions, one with a large eyeand the second with a black horse, whichthe Beavers had to find. When they hadfinished and gathered together they werehighly delighted to find that Ladybird andDragonfly had paid a visit to the chippy.They all enjoyed a few chips before settingoff back to the hall. By the time we gotback the Beavers were ready for theirdrink, and despite having had chips, abiscuit. Everyone had enjoyed the evening.Following half term we welcomed somenew children into the Colony. I am surethey were quite impressed when one of theBeavers gave a presentation on swimming.He showed the Colony the badges he hadearned for swimming, which were allsewn on his trunks - unfortunately forhis Mum he has now grown out ofthis pair, so quite a lot of sewingto be done. The first game wasa corner game with the cornersbased on Lindum, Londinium,Eboracum and Aquae Sulis. Asyou may have guessed the restof the programme was based onthe Romans. Several facts wereread out about the Roman Army,and following a colouring sessionof pictures of a Roman soldier and aRoman scholar, there was aquiz. The fact sheets wereon a table but the Beaversstill had to find the correctinformation. As we wererunning short on time thequiz had to be cut short, butlooking at the answer sheetsthe Beavers did very well.Phew, another busy eveningand luckily nice weatherfor toasting marshmallows.The Beavers took turns attoasting marshmallows overa small BBQ and it waseasy to see who had alreadydone this, due to the messround one or two mouths.Meanwhile other Beaverswere learning tracking signsusing stones and twigs. Thishad to take place on the hardstanding as the stones werenot showing up on the grassand the adults in chargeA lot of swimming badges did not think the man whomowed the grass would appreciate it beingcovered in stones. The third activity wascolouring maps on aged paper (thanksto a few teabags), the Beavers put quitea lot of effort in this. At drinks time theBeavers had also enjoyed a piece of cakeprovided by one of the parents, so moresticky mouths. Several parents had helpedQuiz sheets at the Forumout on the activities and could not believehow quickly the time passed. Thank you tothe parents for their support.Swan Colony meets at St. Hugh’s ChurchHall, Harewood Crescent, North Hykehamon a Wednesday evening (6.pm – 7.30)and their leaders are Butterfly, Ladybirdand Dragonfly. There is also a secondBeaver Colony, which meets at All SaintsChurch Hall, Moor Lane, North Hykehamon a Friday evening (6.00 – 7.30) and theirleaders are Kanga, Roo and Joey. The costof all this fun – just £10 per month. If youhave a child wishing to join either BeaverColony please ring 01522 889397.There are two Cub Packs who meet at6.15pm on Monday nights in St Hugh’sChurch Hall and 6.00pm on Thursday’s atThe Ark on Moor Lane. They are happy toaccept boys and girls from 8 to 10 yearsold, and they can visit just for a few nightsto see if they like it. If interested in anyinformation please contact: -Keith Sampson; Group Scout Leaderon 01522 683795 or 07732534451 orkg.sampson@ntlworld.comOr myself; Derek Hearne:Cub Scout Leader on 01522 690591or derekhearne@btinternet.comBallast HoleCrossingDespite a lot of interest fromHykeham and elsewhere opponentsof Network Rail’s application toclose the Ballast Hole Crossing weredefeated. The crossing gates werefinally closed on 22nd May and theengineers have now replaced thegate with railings. So very final.Campaigner Jane Firth told theGazette, “I am afraid that we failed,although it was not unexpected whenwe were challenging a powerfulnational company such as NetworkRail”. There is a national policyfrom the company to enact crossingclosures wherever they can.26 Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers

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NorthKestevenSchoolGeorgina has been selected for the EnglishSchools Athletics Finals in Gateshead on10th and 11th July.Our Dance students are thoroughlyenjoying the new Dance studios at OneNK with Year 10 students Tom andGreen Fingers at NK School!Tomatoes, potatoes, runner beans, sweetpeas, courgettes, marigolds, strawberries,radishes and sunflowers; these are justsome of the vegetables and flowers ourstudents have planted in the new raisedbeds in the Eco Garden! Aside from thebeds and mini amphitheatre, the rest of thegarden has been left wild and is a havenfor plants and wildlife. Our students werefortunate to receive advice from a localexpert who said that it is the best schoolEco garden he’s seen! Great praise indeed!The students would once again like toreiterate their thanks to everyone whohas helped with the project. Pictured aresome of the Student Leadership Teamcelebrating the completion of filling one ofthe beds with 7 tonnes of soil!This is a term where we hope for goodweather as we enjoy lots of outdoor events.Staff versus student weekly roundersmatches commenced in early June andour students are performing superbly atathletics events. Well done to the followingwho competed in the County School’sChampionships on the 6th June:-Dominic Marshall - Discus - 2nd inCounty, Alex Rose - Discus - 2nd inCounty,Georgia Page - Javelin - 2nd inCounty,Brad Piper - Sprint Hurdles -2nd in County,Georgina Adam – 100m& 200m County Champion, new county100m record of an amazing 12 seconds.Natasha commenting that the wall to wallmirrors really help them assess their ownperformance. Pictured is Anna, emulatingthe dance move shown in the vibrant dancestudio graphics. Students with a desire tostudy Sports and/or Dance are incrediblylucky at NK School as they experience thehighest standard of teaching delivered inthe brand new, state-of-the-art facilities atOne NK!Our students and staff have lots ofincredibly enriching events between nowand the end of the Summer Term. As Iwrite the music department are preparingfor the final of the Lincoln Schools’ MusicShowcase and the EMI music project withour local primary schools. We wish ourstudents taking part in the final of the poetrycompetition ‘Slam Jam’ at Lincoln’s DrillHall the very best of luck, along with thelarge numbers attending The LincolnshireShow who are either entertaining thecrowds with musical performances orpresenting at The Schools’ Challenge.Please mention The North Hykeham Gazette when responding to advertisers29

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