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The Billinghay Times
& Advertiser
Issue No 01/10 Jan-Feb 2010
Billinghay Parish Office 01526 861845 billinghaypc@googlemail.com
The Old Vicarage Cottage, Church Street, Billinghay LN4 4HN
This publication is also available on http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Billinghay/
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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!!!
THE ‘BILLINGHAY ACTION GROUP’
MEETING
Thursday 21st January 2010
7 30 pm
Billinghay Village Hall
A New Year; All Fired Up and Enthusiastic?
Come along to the Action Plan meeting and join the
whole village in addressing the issues you noted in
the Parish Plan questionnaires.
This is your opportunity to meet like-minded people
and fulfil many projects from Tidying the Entrances
to the village, to joining the Skirth Regeneration
Group, Sports projects, Crafts, Languages, Dog
Training, or even creating new projects for
yourselves.
If you feel the village needs ‘it’, then it needs You!

BILLINGHAY VILLAGE HALL AND
PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE
We the members of the Village Hall Committee would like to say a very
big THANK YOU for all the help and support you have given us in
the last few months.
Our special thanks go to:
• Jo-ann Clegg and Donna Sharp
• Sandy & Richard of the Coach & Horses
for their very generous donations.
We hope to continue with our monthly “Sunday Sale” in the New Year.
The first of these will be held on:
Sunday, 17th January 2010 from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Refreshments will be served all day.
Entrance Free
Cost per table £5.00
Contact any Committee member to reserve a table or phone Steve on
01526 861567 or Viv on 01526 860813
There is a Bingo night on:
Saturday, 23rd January, 2010 from 7.00pm with
“EYES DOWN” at 7.30pm
There will also be refreshments and a raffle.
EVERYONE is welcome.
We hope to make this a monthly event also.
Further events will be advertised on the three Parish Council notice
boards throughout the village and on our new website:
www.billinghayvillagehall.co.uk
CAN YOU HELP US?
WE WOULD WELCOME ANY IDEAS ON HOW
TO RAISE FUNDS TO KEEP YOUR VILLAGE
HALL OPEN!

at Billinghay C of E Primary
School
The Treehouse itself is a purpose built unit where children can experience all six areas of
learning in a warm, safe environment from the age of 3 years to 5 years of age. It provides the
ideal stepping stone for children to start their education and Billinghay is fortunate to have such
a centre and it deserves your support. Part of this early learning process involves activities that
contribute to the social life of our village. Details of some of these are given below:
Billinghay Primary School Harvest Festival
A packed church of parents awaited the children of Billinghay Primary School/Treehouse,
when they performed their Harvest Celebration last month. The school had collected a great
deal of produce which was split between Ringmoor Close and the Community Larder in
Sleaford. The Community Larder is run by the Sleaford New World Church which distributes
produce to people in need in local villages.
The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and performed perfectly. The celebration was
rounded off by sharing of the bread (made the previous day by ‘Swans’ class) amongst the
congregation.
We would like to thank all donors for their generosity
Billinghay’s Got Talent
Over 140 people gathered in the School Hall to enjoy a full evening’s entertainment provided by
the children. £518 was raised for Children in Need and the School.
Christmas Child
A big THANK YOU to everyone who sent shoe boxes full of lovely things for Operation
Christmas Child.
Carol Singing
By the time you read this article, the school choir will have entertained the Darby & Joan Club
at their Christmas Party.
Christmas Productions
The Treehouse will also have entertained parents and friends with their production of SHINE
STAR SHINE.
The Chaffinches and Barn Owls will have performed THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD
Many thanks to all those people who helped.
Treetops Nursery Unit

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Where: Billinghay Village Hall When: 1 st Monday of month
Time: 7.30pm All are welcome! (except Bank Holidays)
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS
OPEN Mon/Tue/Fri 9.15am-3.00pm CLOSED Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sunday
BILLINGHAY PARISH COUNCIL TEAM
Chairman: J Wilson Vice Chairman: R Wood Clerk: C Willingham
Parish Councillors: Mark Davies, Wendy Liles, Geoff Long, Terry Richards,
Rob Sharpe, Roger Miller, Steve Harper, Guy Forman, Steven Dickinson
District Council Members: Mr M Powell, Mr F Ambridge
County Council Member: Mrs P Bradwell
Office Assistant & Newsletter Co-ordinator: Lou Hird
Editor: Billinghay Parish Council
OCTOBER MEETING
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
P.C. Daniels attended the meeting of
Billinghay Parish Council to give an update
on the police response to the Public
Meeting. He explained that there had been
a much increased police presence since,
including a dog team. Alcohol had been
confiscated but although drug searches had
taken place, none had been found.
It was reported that a gang of youths had
been frequenting the Barley Lane area and
disturbing the residents. In addition, the dog
bin had been pulled from the wall nearby. It
had been reported to the police but the
gang had dispersed before the police could
respond. P.C. Daniels said that there had
been no trouble in the Village Hall area
since the meeting. Cllr. Wood agreed and
said that the same applied to in and around
the Cemetery.
Concern was expressed about a resident
taking two dogs for a walk while driving an
`invalid` scooter along Mill Lane as he could
not fully control them. On one occasion, he
was riding with a child in a trailer at the rear
of his scooter. P.C. Daniels thought he knew
the person and said he would speak to him.
The temporary 30m.p.h. speed limit along
Mill Lane which had been imposed after the
Council complained about the dangerous
COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS
state of the road was discussed. P.C. Daniels
queried whether it was legally enforceable or
just a deterrent. The Clerk agreed the check
the legal position.
Cllr. Wilson thanked Constable Daniels for
attending and providing the updates.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Cllr. Wilson had collected the new Notice
Boards and she commented favourably on
their quality. Cllr. Harper was ready to erect
them but he did not consider the wooden
poles provided were satisfactory and
suggested that the Council purchase metal
ones. This was agreed. He would also obtain
a metal post for the dog bin that had been
pulled off the wall and place it at the entrance
to the emergency road leading to the Field
Road estate. Cllr. Wood felt that where
Councillors did minor works for the Village
like this, they should be able to receive
nominal amounts for the work. He suggested
the rules be amended accordingly.
PLANNING MATTERS
• Approval has been granted for a
replacement window at 14 Victoria
Street (listed building )
• A retrospective application has been
received for toilets etc. at the Billinghay
Garage on Tattershall Road.

• Cllr. Miller raised a possible `planning`
problem with the new bungalows built
near the Whyche. He felt that the height
of the buildings above ground level
would cause flooding problems
elsewhere and residents in the Whyche
were very concerned. Cllr. Powell
advised him to contact Hugh Johnson
at NKDC Planning if he was worried
about this.
BURIAL GROUND BUSINESS
Cllr. Harper left the meeting whilst quotes for
cutting back and reducing the height of the
trees in the cemetery were discussed.
Three quotes had been received
• Hill Holt Wood £450 +V.A.T.,
• TreeECO £ 450 + V.A.T.
• S. J. Harper Services £300 inc. V.A.T.
It was proposed by Cllr. Long and seconded
by Cllr. Davies that the work be awarded to
S. J. Harper Services.
PARISH PLAN UPDATE
Cllr. Liles informed Councillors that the Draft
Plan had been approved and the estimates
had been received for printing. There will be
50 copies of the full document which will be
made available at specific locations. It will
also be published on the parish website. A
summary of the Parish Plan will be delivered
to every household in the village.
HIGHWAYS MATTERS
Cllr. Wood reported there were still problems
with the Mill Lane/ Walcott Road Junction
sign. He felt urgent action was necessary
and several possibilities were considered.
The Clerk agreed to contact Highways again
to discuss the position.
It had been reported that there were still
problems with lorries turning out of West
Street onto Victoria Street, due to vehicles
parking opposite the junction. It was
suggested that notices be displayed in the
Methodist Schoolroom and Lloyds Bank asking
people to park away from the junction.
Cllr. Long complained about the road surface
on the Old Bridge which needed attention
while District Councillor Powell had received
more complaints regarding the `bumpy` surface
along Mill Lane.
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CHRISTMAS TREE/ MARKET PLACE/
FESTIVAL
The new date for switching on the Christmas
tree lights was agreed, this will be 7.00pm,
Wednesday 9th December. Cllr. Wilson
advised that a volunteer had agreed to provide
6ft fencing around the tree and the Brownies,
Rainbows and Guides had volunteered to do
the refreshments.
Cllr. Long suggested that one of the children be
asked to switch on the lights and this was
thought to be a good idea. It was felt that more
lights than last year would be desirable and
Cllr. Powell agreed to donate some. Cllrs. Miller
and Richards agreed to decorate the tree.
Cllr. Richards offered to supply the tree for the
Church Christmas Tree Festival. Several
Councillors put forward suggestion towards the
decorations.

COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cllr. Harper informed the meeting that a
resident in Bridge Street wished to replace a
conifer hedge with a fence but as it is in the
conservation area, planning permission is
required. He understood this is unlikely to be
given. As this hedge has grown over the
footpath in the past, the Clerk and Cllr.
Wilson are to press for the application to be
granted.
Cllr. Richards ask if the Council wanted a
Poppy Day wreath this year, this was
confirmed.
NOVEMBER MEETING
PLANNING MATTERS
• An application has been received for
the demolition of the existing property
and erection of 5 terraced houses at 23
Walcott Road.
A member of the public expressed his
dismay over this Planning Application.
He did not object to the actual building
plans but felt that the proposed access
could constitute a danger. He informed
the meeting that he had already
protested to NKDC Planning
Department and alerted Highways to a
perceived problem.
Cllr. Liles agreed with the member of
the public, emphasising that the
Whyche had mainly elderly residents.
She doubted the parking area would
prove sufficient and felt that access
could prove a problem. She was also
concerned that the sewage system
may not cope with these extra
dwellings. Cllr. Sharp agreed about the
parking as now most households have
two cars.
Cllr. Forman thought that the
access was in the right place based on
the current application but he thought
that five houses was an over-
development.
• Approval has been granted for
additional units at Haws Poultry Farm.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Clerk reported that NKDC now
considered that the sites on Skirth Road.
They would be too expensive to develop
for Affordable Housing. Consequently the
preferred site now is on Mill Lane, where
the development would consist of
approximately 20 dwellings.
The Council were asked if they wished a
play area to be incorporated on the site.
This caused considerable discussion with
arguments for and against.
Cllr. Davies felt it was essential to have
one on site and he was supported by Cllr.
Liles as these type of houses would attract
younger families who would appreciate
such an area, Cllr. Wood disagreed, it
sounded a good idea in principle but not in
practise. When the Billinghay Field Estate
was built, we were warned against it;
where open play areas had been left at
Metheringham and Washingborough they
had experienced vandalism and antisocial
behaviour as these areas had attracted
the wrong type of people. It meant that no
one wished to live in houses adjacent to a
play area. He pointed out that there was a
public footpath off Mill Lane, leading to the
Playing Field and, if it was upgraded,
there would be no need to have one on
the development. Both Cllrs. Miller and
Dickinson supported this view.
District Councillor Powell confirmed Cllr.
Wood`s statement, he agreed they had
experienced quite a lot of problems with
play areas elsewhere. Another concern
would be the maintenance which might be
the responsibility of the Parish Council
unless a Housing Association was
involved.
Cllr. Forman commented that there was
plenty of room for the houses and a play
area and it was just a question of
maintenance costs.
Cllr. Dickinson was concerned about the
state of the road along Mill Lane, he
considered it needed considerable
improvement before these houses were
built.
Cllr. Wilson expressed the view that any
children on the development must be
encouraged to attend local schools.
It was agreed that the rules for the allocation
of the Affordable Housing must meet
the requirements of the Parish Council.

ALLOTMENT BUSINESS
Cllr. Miller confirmed that the drainage work
had been completed. The Clerk advised
that all allotment rents had been paid.
BURIAL GROUND BUSINESS
Cllr. Long raised the question of burial fees
for persons living outside the parish due to
the recent publicity given to a burial at
Skellingthorpe. The Clerk confirmed we
also charge double the amount but
consideration is given in certain
circumstances, e.g.a person who had lived
most of their life in the village and had to
move for health reasons.
Cllr. Wood informed the meeting that S. J.
Harper Services had made an excellent
job reducing the height of the trees and
cutting back the sides along the cemetery
roadway. He considered it would be better
to give them an annual trim instead of
leaving them three years, as we have in the
past.
PARISH PLAN UPDATE
Cllr. Liles reported that the Plan had been
approved and was now at the printers. She
hoped to have a display at the Community
Room after the Christmas tree lights had
been switched on.
There will be a meeting early in the New
Year to set up the Action Groups, to
implement the projects outlined in the plans
CHRISTMAS TREE
Cllr. Wilson confirmed that the Church
Organist had agreed to play at the
Christmas Tree Illumination. Carols had
been selected and word sheets produced.
Cllr. Richards reported that the electricity
supply was almost complete. The delay
had been due to the box being changed to
meet regulations. The Methodist Minister
had agreed to bless the tree.
HIGHWAYS
The Clerk informed the meeting that the 30
m.p.h. restrictions along Mill Lane/
Causeway Road were law enforceable. It
was also reported that one parking ticket
had been issued outside the Co-op during
the month.
CONGRATULATIONS
Anniversary
Congratulations to David
and Janet Gent of Field
Road who celebrated their Golden
Wedding (50 years ) on the 12
December. This popular couple
moved to Billinghay a few years
ago, after retiring from their Post
Office in Leeds..
They often say that things come in
threes and this has happened
recently to Janet. Besides
celebrating their Golden Wedding;
she has shared the prize for the
second year, as a winner of the
Village Hall Quiz AND I believe a
little while ago, she celebrated a
`big birthday`. (Please don’t let her
know I have told you ).
Marriage
The wedding has recently taken
place at Lincoln of Pauline Watt
and Clive Willis-Dixon from Barley
Lane, Billinghay. The bride is a
Practice Nurse at Ruskington
Medical Centre while the groom is
a Lorry Driver with Moy Park.

CORRESPONDENCE
In response to the mention of South’s Garage in the last edition of the Newsletter,
we have received the following letter from Billinghay Autos & Catering
Wagon who are conducting their business from the premises.
“Billinghay Autos and Catering Wagon would like to respond to the
write up in the latest parish news.
We would like to point out that we have liaised with the Council(*)
and the Owner’s solicitor over the property. We put it to the solicitor
that we would be willing to come to an agreement, to either leasing
the property or renting. The solicitor told us that she had no
forwarding address for him and everything was going directly
through his mother, but she would put the matter through her.
We have kept in contact through NKDC and his solicitor but he has
failed to respond to either. We are still in regular contact with NKDC”
* North Kesteven District Council (NKDC)
TERRY ROBINSON
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
62 MEADOWFIELD
SLEAFORD LINCS
NG34 7BA
07779 226064 / 01529 306084
COMPLETE REWIRES
EXTRA POINTS
INSPECTION & TEST
NEW CONSUMER UNITS
COMPLETE SHOWER
INSTALLATIONS

Community Activities,
Interests & Opportunities in Billinghay
BAGS (Parish Plan) Contact Secretary Wendy Liles 861385 for meeting details
Beavers/Cubs/Scouts Tuesdays 5.30-9.15pm Scout Hut Roger Miller 860539
Bethel Baptist Chapel Sundays 10.30am & 6pm Tuesdays 7pm Pastor James
Mansfield 861439
Billinghay CEP School Breakfast Club 8 to 9am Every School day in School Hall
Billinghay Nibblers Community Mosaic Project Wednesdays 7-9pm Scout Hut
Billinghay Tuesday Club 1 st Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Ruth Allen 860136
Billinghay Young Farmers Mondays 7.30pm Coach & Horses Oliver 07950497882
Bingo Tuesdays Afternoon Jean Oliver 860849
Bowls Club Indoor Bowls start October 2009
British Legion Women Mondays (last in month) 2.30pm 47 Victoria Street 860822
British Legion Wednesdays (1 st in month) 8pm in The Whyche Community
Room Ian Brough 860613
Brownies (2 nd Billinghay) Wednesdays 5.30 to 7.00pm Community Rooms – Dawn
Tulley 834324
Children’s Centre Fen Road 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 869248 or 869271
Coffee Morning 3 rd Monday of month 10-12 Baptist Chapel, Ann Hall 01205
365689
Community Rooms Bookings Marion Vamplew 860742
Crafts Lyn Rees 869166
Daisy Chain Pre-school Mon-Fri 9.10-1.00 Methodist Chapel 321881 /
07799 091281
Darby & Joan Tuesdays (every 4 weeks) 2-5pm Viv 860813 Shirley
860732
Girl Guides Wednesdays 7.15pm Community Rooms
Contact Ruth 860136 or Helen 869114
Line Dancing Thursdays 6.00pm to 8.00pm Walcott Village Hall
L.I.V.E.S Barbara Grice 861465 – to volunteer time as a First
Responder / Helper
Methodist Church Bookings Sally Robinson 860930 Caretaker 860682
Methodist Church Sundays 10am Rev. John Corrie 830192, Val 860614, Ray
861505
Past Times History Group Mondays (last in month) Coach & Horses
Lou Hird 869086
Rainbows (Girls 5 to 7) Wednesdays (Term Time) 5.30pm to 6.30pm Victoria St
Church Pauline 860674
Scout Group 1 st Billinghay Roger Miller (Scout Leader) 860539
St Michael’s Church Sundays: Sung Communion+Sunday Club 9.30am (1 st , 2 nd &
3 rd Sun), Family Service 11am (4 th Sun), United Service 10am
(5 th Sun) Weekdays: Church open from 8.30 to mid-afternoon
Vicar Rev Nicholas 861746 Gwen (Sunday Club) 860330/
Tina (Prayer Grp) 861746 BIZ Mon 7.30-9.00 (13-19)
Tennis Club Contact Tina or Mick Brommell 860069 or email
m.brommell@virgin.net
Twinning Association Chairman Roy Tarrant 01526 861224 Secretary Mary
Jackson 860489 Website www.billinghaytwinning.eu.com
Village Hall Bookings Mrs V Stokes 860813
Voluntary Car Service Office Hours 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 10.00am to
1.00pm Friday Tel 01507 609535 (also 24hr Emergency)
Young People’s Fellowship YPF Fridays 6.30pm-8.00pm at Baptist Chapel, (7-13yo)

M & T Brommell Ltd
Painters &
Decorators
Serving the area over
25 years
Fast Friendly Service
Tele: 01526 860069
Mobile: 07721347634
Or
Email:
m.brommell@virgin.net
Reflexology & Aromatherapy
Reiki & Emotional Freedom
Technique
Synergistic oil blends etc.
made individually to order
Susan Parry
Therapeutic
Practitioner
861683
parrystmchls@btinternet.com

OBITUARY
When Mrs. Bertha Lawson passed away recently, at the age of 89, Billinghay lost a lady
who really loved her own village, as throughout her life she never showed any inclination
to stray far from her native birthplace. Born in West Street, she was one of a family of
five girls and one boy and along with her sisters she attended the local school.
As a young woman she met Bernard and after marrying, the couple made their home in
Skirth Road where in due course they were blessed with three sons, Alan, Keith (who
sadly died some years ago) and Michael. Unfortunately Bernard, who had worked for
most of his life in the building trade, died in 1982 and for the last 27 years of her life she
had lived on her own.
During her working life Bertha worked on the land, mostly for Mr. Gilbert of Walcott Fen.
Those were the days when it was all `hard graft`, potato picking and singling beet, just to
mention two of the back breaking jobs that had to be done.
Bertha loved her garden, especially picking the fruit and vegetables she had grown
herself. Another passion was going to Bingo, in the local village hall and to nearby
towns. She was also a member of the Royal British Legion Ladies Section and for many
years she sold poppies around the village; in fact the she won an award for 25 years
service.
Her greatest love of all was to have her family around her, especially the children and
there was always a box of toys, in the corner, for them when they arrived. She will be
sadly missed by sons Alan and Michael, daughters in law Margaret, Pam and Alison and
her six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The funeral service took place at Boston Crematorium conducted by the Reverend
Malcolm Nicholas.
THE QUIZ
The Cryptic clues below all represent animals:
1. Long for the medical boot maker? …………………………………
2. Half a childish horse in a row. …………………………………
3. Alright a 22 over 7 …………………………………
4. Blind man plays a game and captures Cockney
band of light …………………………………
5. No sibling turns round at the start. …………………………………
6. On a Phoenix night turn Peter around …………………………………
7. Brazen loses one direction so alters completely …………………………………
8. Marilyn Monroe bucked the trend internally …………………………………
9. We are ready to hold our guns to start with …………………………………
10. Model Italian vehicle …………………………………
The answers will be in the next issue of the Newsletter.
Answers to Nov/Dec Quiz: 1. Back to the future 2. Ice Age 3. The Last of the Mohicans
4. True Lies 5. The hand that rocks the cradle 6. Romancing the Stone 7. Oceans 11
8. Dirty Dancing 9. A Bug’s Life 10. Bean—The Movie

BILLINGHAY YOUNG
FARMERS CLUB
MEET EVERY MONDAY
7.30PM AT THE COACH &
HORSES, BILLINGHAY
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS
WELCOME (AGES BETWEEN
10 AND 26)
NO FARMING BACKGROUND
NECESSARY
DO NOT MISS A GREAT
OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE
FRIENDS AND HAVE FUN
CONTACT OLIVER ON
07950497882 FOR MORE
DETAILS
Come along to our
Coffee mornings
Third Monday in the month
10-12 o’clock
Next dates: July 20, August 17,
September 21, October 13, November 16
& December 21
Come along for coffee and a chat, or
just coffee
At the Baptist Chapel
www.sermonaudio.com /770171
Coffee is free!
Contact point: Ann Hall 01205 365689
THE GOLDEN CROSS
Church Street, Billinghay
Telephone No: 01526 860866
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays: 7.00pm to 12.00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: All Day
Bateman’s Ale plus:
Sky TV - watch your favourites here
Pool
Friday Night Fun Quiz featuring Trev’s
Big Ball Bag Draw (a chance to win a
large cash prize—pick the right ball to
win a minimum of £100).
FREE HOUSE
WANTED
Mrs. Beverley South is still trying to
complete her set of BERO RECIPE BOOKS.
She is willing to pay £5 EACH to anyone
who would like to sell any of the following
numbers ---1, 2, 3, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29,
30.
She can be contacted on 01526 860927.
Outside Bars catered for

Billinghay Children’s Centre
A Christmas party for the under 5’s was held at the Village Hall. Bonkers the Clown, Dusty Dog and
Michelle the face painter did a wonderful job of entertaining everyone and the afternoon was rounded
off with a visit from Santa.
The Centre continues to offer a wide and varied range of activities with two brand new courses
commencing in the New Year:
If your New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight – read on…. A 12-week course starts in January
and will be held on a Wednesday morning, (timings to be confirmed). The course will not only teach
you about health, nutrition and exercise, but also encourage you to change your lifestyle. If you are
over 18 and wish to register your interest, please contact the Centre. A crèche will be provided.
A 12 week baby-sitting course starts Mid February and will be held in the evening. The course is aimed
at 14 – 18 year olds and the first week deals with first aid. The course is accredited. Please contact
the Centre to book your place.
Spaces remain on the exciting new sessions recently added to our weekly programme and we would be
pleased to hear from you if you wish to try any of them:
Baby Peep – Themed play sessions – join us to explore the sensory world of treasure baskets.
Debutots - a multi-sensory blend of storytelling, puppets, bubbles and movement to music which
helps develop early language and play experiences.
Yoga Bugs - in which traditional yoga postures are woven together into exciting adventures,
helping children with relaxation and visualisation techniques to improve children’s concentration,
capture their imagination and improve confidence.
Go Dance Mini Movers – a fun filled exercise and dance session.
Our current timetable is as follows:
Monday 9.30 to 11.30am Stay and Play (0-5yrs)
1.30 to 2.15pm Yoga Bugs (2-5 yrs)
Tuesday 10.00 To 11.30am Nursey Nurse Drop-In Session
1 st Tues each Month (Advice & Information on Weaning, Potty Training, to discuss
any concerns or for an informal chat)
10.00 to 11.00am Baby Massage (6 weeks plus)
1.15 to 2.00pm Debutots (0-5yrs)
Wednesday 9.30am to 1.00pm CAB Drop-In (2 nd and 4 th Weds of month)
AM (timings TBC) Fit for Life Course Including Crèche
1.00 to 3.00pm Messy Play (0-5yrs)
Thursday 10.00am to 12.00pm Home Start
10.00am to 10.45am Mini Movers
1.00 to 1.45pm Baby Beans Music (0-12months)
2.00 to 2.45pm Jelly Beans Music (1-5yrs)
Friday 10.30am to 12.00pm Baby Peep
1.00 to 3.00pm Song & Storytime
If you haven’t visited us yet call in soon to take a look round this wonderful village facility and collect
your free registration gift for any children under 5 years of age.
All of the current activities are free of charge and to avoid disappointment please call in to the Centre or
telephone 01526 869248 to book for any sessions you wish to attend (except the Drop-In’s). The Centre
is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Wednesday and 9.00am to 4.30pm Thursday and Friday.

BILLINGHAY VILLAGE HALL AND
PLAYING FIELD QUIZ RESULTS
Congratulations to the two ladies who
shared the £20 Prize - MRS. JANET
GENT of Field Road, Billinghay and MRS.
TRISH THOMPSON-DOWSE of Mill Lane,
Billinghay who tied with 73 correct answers
(2 mistakes).
Missing out with one more mistake were
Mrs. V. Thompson and Mr. Eric Gissing,
both from Billinghay, Mrs. P. Moulding,
Scarborough, Mrs. B. Persil, Dorrington
and Mrs. P. Ventress, Metheringham.
Billinghay Village Hall and Playing Field
Committee would like to thank everyone
who bought a quiz and helped to raise
£230.
Special thanks to each of the following for
helping to sell at least 10 quiz sheets:
SAT Stores, SHAPES Hairdressers,
PICKS Butchers, James Coulthurst,
Mrs Val Thompson, Mrs S Graham
(Kirkby Green) and Mrs W Fox (Owmby
by Spital).
STRICTLY DANCING
Roxanne Coupland from Field Road
travelled to Dudley in the West Midlands,
with Nichola Holloway’s Dance School, to
compete in a Cheerleading competition.
She did very well, obtaining a 1st in her
group competition with her team `Power
Elite`and another 1st with the whole school
in the chant section. At the end of the day,
this Ruskington based School of Dance
came away with an array of trophies.
Unfortunately, Roxanne was not placed in
the solo section but this was because the
event was held on Billinghay Feast Sunday
and she went on too many rides and
consumed far too many hotdogs the
previous night!!!!!
Roxanne will be travelling to Dudley again
in December, where she will compete in a
solo round, a team round with `Power
Elite` and a whole school group in the
`Chant`. There will be a new category
with a team called `Excite` which will involve
stunts and lifts along with the usual
cheerleading.
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Teaky’s Sports & Social Column
BOWLS
The Annual General Meeting of Billinghay Bowls Club was held on the 21st
November when dates for the various competitions were agreed. Weather
permitting the green will open on Saturday 24th April when the Jubilee Cup, a
club competition will take place. Forthcoming Open Competitions planned are
the Sivill Cup on the 22nd May, Howseman Triples 12th June, David Couling Cup 21st
Augest and the Alf South Pairs on the 4th September. These are all Saturday dates. The
outdoor season will close with an Over 60`s Club Competition on the11th September.
Election of Officers: President - Eric South, Chairperson - Val Howseman, Vice
Chairperson - Jenny Blades, Secretary - Derrick Sawyer, Assistant Secretary - Sheila
Sawyer, Treasurer - Jenny Blades, Assistant Treasurer - Janice Keays.
The Club are lucky to have two active members who are fully trained and vetted to work
with young people. Victor and June Poke have very kindly agreed to give monthly bowling
classes, on Saturday mornings, for young people or anyone else looking for instruction.
Juniors to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bowls will be provided but suitable
shoes must be worn.
If a good response is forthcoming, these sessions could take place more often. Mr. and
Mrs. Poke are keen to attract new members and help to keep the sport alive. Further
information can be obtained by ringing Derrick on 01526 860657.
The Village Hall Indoor Bowlers are still looking for new members, so just turn up on
a Monday or Thursday at 2pm, and I can guarantee you will enjoy it.
TENNIS
Billinghay Tennis Club are in the middle of the Boston Mens Winter League
but have been hampered by the weather, yet again, having had two matches
cancelled. Most of the matches are played outdoors so they are at the mercy
of the elements.
The Club have received a very generous donation from Y.O.B.S. which will be used for
Junior Fun Tennis coaching aids and training balls. The Club are hoping to have a LTA
Coach for a few weeks in the Summer for the Juniors. Some of these young players are
very talented and we must make sure we get the best out of them.
FOOTBALL
Billinghay Athletic First Team are having a great winning run in the
Premier Division of the Boston and District League. At the time of writing
these notes, they are lying second in their league, just one point behind
leaders Swineshead Institute. The team seem to improve with every
match, beating Westside Rangers 7--0 away on the last Saturday in November.
If anything, the Reserves, who play in the Boston League Second Division, are doing even
better, although they are also lying second, they have equal points with leaders Boston
Town Old Boys, who are the only side who have beaten the Billinghay team all season.
The Under 18`s, who play in the Lincs. Intermediate League, are holding their own and
are at present lying in mid table, while the Under 16`s are second in their league.
The Under 14`s, who in previous seasons have done very well, are struggling at present
as they are very short of players. Anyone in this age group who would like to
play should contact Dave Smith, on 860159.
The Club organised a Race Night, at the Golden Cross, for Club funds. This proved a very
successful evening financially. The Club Committee would like to thank all those who took
part and also to Trevor for letting them hold it at his hostelry.

FIREWORKS
I doubt if my worst enemy would call me a `miserable killjoy` but I
would like to ask if it is really necessary to frighten most of the dogs
and cats in the village for four consecutive nights around November
5th.
After speaking to several dog and cat owners, it seems that 80% of
the dogs, either bark continuously for three hours or shake with
fright and try to hide and it has a similar frightening effect on cats (except for the barking).
I ventured out of the house on Saturday 7th November around 8pm and it sounded as if
our village were doing a re-enactment of `The Battle of the Somme`.
Wouldn’t it be better to have one big village bonfire and a professional firework display
instead of everyone doing their own thing. Even if a fair charge was made to watch, it
would be cheaper than buying your own fireworks but the best advantage would be that,
we should get it over in one night.
FASHION TREND
In the last Newsletter I informed readers about the `Squirrel Hunting
Lady` chasing the miscreant in her pink pyjamas (how the squirrel got
in her pyjamas I have not been told!). Since then I have noticed a lady
quite close to me, has acquired a similar product. Shall I be
responsible for spreading this fashion trend throughout the village? I
expect it will be taken up mainly, by those who `unfortunately` have
grown past the `Baby Doll` type of night attire. (Oh what beautiful
memories).
DOG FOULING
I didn’t intend to mention this subject, as I usually get into some sort of
trouble when I do, but I was flagged down by a very irate young lady,
from Field Road one morning. She pointed to where a small dog had
fouled the pavement in front of her house. It was understandable that
she was upset as her little boy had trodden in the offending
material, when he was getting into the car to go to school.
As someone who often walks around our square with the dog (a bag at the ready), I have
always thought how good the dog owners on the new estate are, at `picking up`. Once
again it is the 1% who spoil it for everyone. There is certainly no excuse as there is a dog
bin at each entrance to the estate.
A word of warning to whoever was responsible for the above, please don`t let it
happen again along Field Road as I don`t know what the consequences might be,
as the lady and her spies are `waiting` for you.
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BILLINGHAY & DISTRICT TWINNING
ASSOCIATION
(twinned with Ballon, France)
Plans are well under way for our visit to Ballon at the end of May. Any person wishing to
join the Association would be eligible for the trip but we need to know details as soon as
possible so the French can make arrangements at their end. The only cost will be for
the coach as the French do the entertaining!!
For us the main concern now is to arrange a special program for the French visit in 2011
as this will be the 25th Anniversary of the Twinning. Other milestone anniversaries
have been in France and they have always ensured that the occasion is marked by
appropriate celebrations - we have something to live up to
.
As the likelihood of an EU grant is very low, we will be trying to raise money before the
visit to ensure that the occasion is memorable. All costs for the visit (apart for the travel)
are borne by the members at this end and we already have various fundraising activities
in place or being arranged. These include:
6th February 2010 Countdown Quiz at the Community Rooms - full details are given
in posters distributed around the Village
13th March 2010 Dinner/Dance to be held in Billinghay Village Hall - full details will
be published very shortly
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BILLINGHAY METHODIST CHURCH
supporting
The SAMARITANS PURSE APPEAL
For the past three years the Methodist Church has supported the Samaritans
Purse Appeal and filled shoeboxes to go abroad at Christmas.
This year we held our dedication service on the 1st November. Driving rain
and gales greeted our visitors, Keith, Pam and Christina Hands who had
travelled from Immingham to accept our boxes.
We were joined by the Rainbows, Brownies and Cubs who transported them
down to the sanctuary area for dedication.
The colourful display quickly paled as Pam told us about the despair of the
children in the countries that receive these parcels - children having to
forage on rubbish tips amongst rats, for scraps and things that could be
turned into items to be sold in the local town.
That being just one of the tales and it certainly made us thankful for what
we have and no-one failed to be moved as we heard of the joy these boxes
bring to the children.
At the end of the service we counted the number of boxes going back to
Charity Headquarters and the staggering amount was 134 boxes plus a bag
full of soft toys and building bricks.
Furthermore, due to a couple of coffee mornings during the year and part
of the sale proceeds from our Harvest, we were able to donate £328.
This was indeed a community event as many friends from the village
donated items to be included and thanks are extended to everyone involved
in any way towards this excellent effort.
Already we are planning for next year and are
hoping to fill even more boxes!
Anyone interested in filling a box or donating items
to be included, please contact Val Beckett on
01526860614.

TSFR is a national charity dedicated to
supplying hand tools to workers mainly in
African countries.
Where do these tools come from? Well
they are cast offs from our society where
they have been superseded by power
tools and the like. They are usually found
rusting in sheds and garages and are of
little value to their current owners.
TSFR can put them to new work. Their
workers will collect them, sort them and
refurbish them back to clean and bright
condition as appropriate.
From these collections, kits of tools are
made up and directed to partner
organisations in Africa where the need is
known. These kits are assembled to order
based on local knowledge in various
countries. They are despatched
frequently from TSFR HQ in
Southampton.
In this way, local groups, training schools,
villages and individuals in Africa have
practical help put directly into their
hands.
TOOLS
FOR
SELF RELIANCE
HELPING PEOPLE IN AFRICA HELP THEMSELVES
Thus they develop skills, confidence
and self reliance rather than just rely on
money.
Whilst many charities transmit help
through finance, TSFR takes basically
waste and discarded tools, increases
their value and ensures that the tools
get right to the point of need. In one
case, one village had six carpenters and
only one saw between them. TSFR
changed that!
Tools needed are any for hand work in
wood, leather, metal, general
maintenance as well as sewing
machines. Garden tools are NOT
required.
Everyone has old tools that they no
longer use so why not check out your
shed, garage or loft to see if you can
help. Even if you only have a few old
tools, they will contribute to the
assembly of a full kit.
To arrange for these to be collected,
contact Pauline on 01526 860746
TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE is a National Charity No 280437
TSFR, Netley Marsh, Southampton, Hants SO40 7GY
Telephone No 023 8086 9697 or www.tsfr.org

BILLINGHAY IN BYGONE DAYS
One of the most popular features of the Newsletter has been the publishing of old
photographs. The Past Times History Group and the Parish Office are delighted to receive
any old photographs of village events. In the Sep/Oct edition we published a school
photograph supplied by Rodney Underwood. In this issue, we are publishing the
photograph again as a reader of our magazine from far flung Bourne has sent in a lot of
the names. As usual, we would appreciate your help in confirming the details supplied as
well as identifying “missing persons”.
Back Row: Mrs Sleaford, Dennis Croft, Gordon Kirk, Alec Maplethorpe, Billy Croft,
Alan Key, Brian Benton, Basil ?, Alan Haw, Alan Lawson
Middle Row: Bernard Bavin, John Green, ?Bailey?, Rodney Underwood, Geoff Marshall,
Tom Couling, John Maplethorpe, Tony Whittaker, ?Smith?
Front Row: Bev Scott, Scott Benton, Arthur Toulson, John Eaton, David Burrows, John
Flatters, Tony Gilbert, Barry Barton

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BILLINGHAY SWIMMING POOL
The Motown Review on the 5th December 2009 was
again a great success raising £320.
Our Committee would like to thank:
• All those people who donated raffle prizes
• Trevor Hudson for supplying the bar
• Our younger helpers - Rebecca Willows, Zack and
Phoebe Gibson (what would we do without you?)
and our fellow boppers who supported us on the night
Finally a reminder!! Please come to our:
AGM
Monday, 18th January, 2010 commencing at
8.00pm
At SHAPES Hairdressers
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WHAT’S ON IN BILLINGHAY
We are always happy to publicise local events/outings for village
organisations and charities and propose having a page dedicated to this
end. Please let us know of any events that you are organising so we can
include in future issues. Some large events will, of course, still receive
special coverage such as the Parish Plan Implementation. This issues
events are listed below:
DARBY & JOAN CLUB
Forthcoming Outings:
Forthcoming Meetings:
January No meeting
2nd February, 2010
BILLINGHAY TUESDAY CLUB
Forthcoming events:
January No meeting - Xmas Meal
2nd February, 2010 Creative Writing - Lois Fenn
BILLINGHAY & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION
6th February , 2010 Countdown Quiz in the Community Rooms 7.30pm
26th February, 2010 Open Meeting - prospective members welcome 7.30pm
MUSICIANS AND MUSIC LOVERS - GOLDEN CROSS
First & Third Bring your instruments and voices and join an impromptu jam
Sunday of every session at the Golden Cross
month

Sandy & Richard welcome you all to
the Coach & Horses
Billinghay
01526 860250
Wish you all “A Happy New
Year”
Restaurant and Bar Menus
featuring
Sandy’s Famous fish & Chips
Homemade Pies & Puddings
Traditional Sunday Lunch
Live music
Use our facilities for clubs &
meetings
Sunday quiz will continue -
more teams please
WHAT YOU CAN DO AT YOUR PARISH OFFICE
Did you know that you can:
• View local Planning Applications
• Have help with benefit forms
• Collect concessionary travel documents
• Arrange collection of large refuse items
• Report: Council House faults/repairs; Vermin/Pest Control; Parish
Matters such as street light problems, bins not emptied, potholes,
fly tipping etc
• Pick up local tourism information
• Use the Book Exchange facilities to find free reading material, Jigsaws
etc.
• Visit the local Heritage Room
We are open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
from 9.15am till 3.00pm
Telephone Number: 01526 861845
Events at the Coach & Horses
• 15th January (6 to 9pm)
Fed up with turkey and
Christmas pudding. Come
and try Papworth’s
sausage variety served
with mashed potato &
onion gravy (booking
preferred)
• Sat 23rd January - live
music “Moonshine”
50s to 00s pop & rock
• Sat 20th February - live
music “101 Proof”
Acoustic country rock
returning by popular
demand
• Sat 6th March - live music
“Hardtimes”
Best blues and rock
around

BILLINGHAY PARISH COUNCIL
would like to thank the following for making the Christmas
Tree illumination possible:
• Mr & Mrs D. Maplethorpe for kindly supplying the tree again
• Taylor Pearson for the fencing around the tree
• Terry Richards and Roger Miller for ensuring the tree was
erected and decorated in time for the “switch-on”
• All of those other people in the village who contributed to the
project with particular mention to the Rainbows, Brownies and
Guides for providing the refreshments afterwards
• The organist and all of the singers
Y.O.B.S (Youths of Billinghay Streets
The Committee for the above has now dissolved
with the Final Meeting being held on the 6th
November, 2009.
All monies remaining have now been
distributed between all of the Children’s
Voluntary Groups within Billinghay
We hope they enjoy the extra boost to their
funds and put this to good use.
We wish them all well.

The Billinghay History group
will continue next year and a
program of presentations is
being arranged.
In addition, a new display will
be formulated for the
Heritage Room in the Parish
Office.
Full details of all meetings
will be given in the
Newsletter and on the
Village Notice Boards.
Prospective new members
should contact Lou Hird on
01526 869086
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LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE
Will be conducting Community Policing Drop-in Clinics in Billinghay
and the surrounding villages in the coming months.
When the dates for the visits have been formalised, they will be announced
in the Newsletter and details displayed on the Parish Notice
Boards.
Members of the Ruskington/Billinghay Neighbourhood Policing
Team will be aboard the yellow CCTV van to discuss any problems/
issues in your area.
LOOK OUT FOR THE YELLOW CCTV VAN in the Market Place/
Co-op area on the above dates.
Please note that times may vary due operational requirements

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