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Added 04th April 2010

WI 14 members travelled to Skegness to the Spring council meeting. The guest speaker was Miriam Margolyes who gave a very hilarious talk. This day proved as usual to be very enjoyable and informative.
CHAPEL A full chapel welcomed the padre of Lincolnshire farming Rev Alan Robson on Good Friday morning. Rev Robson took as his theme the hymn When I Survey The Wondrous Cross. The service concluded with coffee, hot cross buns and simnel cake served by Chapel members.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the village hall, Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. The winners were the 2+1 team and Gavin's Team . £155 was raised, this week's quiz is for the Rose and Crown football club.

Added 28th March 2010

CRICKET CLUB The AGM took place on Sunday 21st March in the Rose and Crown.The following officers were elected President John Thurlby Chairman Peter Rushton, Vice Chair Alan Draper, Secretary Dave Farrow, Treasurer Colin Roebuck, Wednesday evening captain Andy Orton, Sunday league captain Jimmy Snee, Groundsman John Alsop, Committee members Dave Spencer, Tom Snee, Will Birkett, Joe Birkett and Dave Birkett. The chairman thanked all the players and officials for last season especially the groundsman who had worked very hard to keep the wicket in good order and the secretary and treasurer for keeping the club on a sound footing. The club had secured promotion in the evening league and although they had tried hard the sunday team had not been so successful, but they are more hopeful this year. A warm welcome was extended to the new president attending his first meeting and to the younger members who had turned up to show an interest. The treasurer reported that the balance sheet was quite healthy and although no major expenses were expected there was still the running costs, in particular the insurance so fund raising was still needed. The next meeting will be on Sunday 25th April at 8pm when all players and non players are most welcome.
VILLAGE HALL The family quiz and bingo night which took place last Saturday evening was very well attended. There was the quiz which was in two halves and three games of bingo in between, there was also a raffle. Lots and lots of prizes were on offer. Geoff Hobart was both the quizmaster and bingo caller, the main winners were the Ward- Lowry team, the Fals team and the junior Roberts team. £202 was raised. Chairman Sue Rockall thanked everyone for supporting this event and making it a great success.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the church, Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. The winners were The Girls Team and The Oblong Table Ladies. £185 was raised, this week's quiz is for the village hall.

Added 21st March 2010

Please can you add this to the e-mail I have just sent for Upton and Kexby village news, many thanks.
JUNIOR CRICKET Upton cum Kexby cricket club will be starting their junior coaching in the village hall on Thursday 1st April at 6pm. This is for all children between 6-10 years old(must be under 10 on 1st Sept 2009). It will be on every Thurs after that at 6-7pm.All boys and girls are welcome, for more information please contact P Bishop 01427788302, B Alsop 01427838502 or A Draper 01427839232.

Added 13th February 2010

WI Mr Brian Ingleton gave a talk and demonstration of English rushwork.
The speaker is husband to a WI member and stepped in at the last minute
when the booked speaker could not attend. This proved a very
interesting demonstration with explanations regarding the type of rush
and experiences at shows. Prior to the talk, president Mrs Sue Rockall,
gave a resume of future events. The next meeting will be the annual
meeting and show, competing for the Whitton Rosebowl.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the village hall. Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster, the winners were Gavin's Team.£190 was raised. This
week's quiz is for a Nepal school.

 

Added 18th September 2009

WI Radio Lincolnshire presenter Judy Theobald was the speaker at this month's meeting. Chair Mrs Sue Rockall welcomed members and their guests. She announced the Spring Council meeting and visits to other WIs. This was an hilarious evening with some very amusing stories of children's parties, learning shorthand and typing, the police force and career changes. Mrs Theobald read some very thoughtful poems she had written. Members and guests certainly went home with more laughter lines than they had come with. The next meeting will be the harvest supper on 14th October.
MACMILLAN The world's biggest coffee morning takes place at the Rose and Crown this Friday 25th September 10am-12noon. There will be the usual stalls and a raffle.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for Forrest Rangers junior football club.
Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster, the winners were the Bar Team and the Square Table. £250 was raised. This week's quiz is for Macmillan Cancer Care.

Added 14th September 2009

HORTICULTURAL SHOW Mrs Pauline Chester [chair] thanked all the people who had entered, especially the children whose entries were exceptional.She also thanked the committee, the WI ladies in the kitchen, Mrs Sue Rockall for organising the judges lunch and the very hard working secretary Mrs Jane Spencer.  Mr and Mrs Geoff Sherwood who had been judges for many years presented the prizes.  Prizes and trophies were won
by Colin Hutchinson- Most points in the show. Runner up-Pauline Chester. Geoff Hobart-most points in vegetable classes. Audrey Rushton- Most points in flower classes. Lorraine Hepburn-photography. A Sharpe - embroidery. M Clayworth- most points in flower arranging. Frazer Allen- most points in junior classes.  Other winners were A Wain, J Barrow. E Wilkins, L Draper, T Wain, E Adams and Sola. Mr and Mrs Sherwood were
presented with gifts from Sue Rockall's grandchildren. The society's AGM will be on October 16th in the Methodist schoolroom at 7-30pm when all residents will be welcome.
UPTON PARISH COUNCIL Chair Peter Rushton welcomed J Milne, Julie McFaul and S Kinch along with three members of the public. The first item on the agenda was the resignation of councillor Jeff Williams and the vacancy now on the council. Mr Patrick Fotheringham was elected as vice chair. Anyone wishing to become a councillor, please contact A Rushton on 838369. Clerk was to write to Mr Williams thanking him for his work and advice on the council. The meeting was informed that the footpath from the phone box to path 50 is now a public footpath. The clerk had contacted highways re extending the parking place in front of the council houses. but was told there was no money for the work.
Councillors felt it was inconvenient that public could not park to post
letters. The problem of parking on High Street near the old post office was discussed, the view is obstructed coming out of Church Road, clerk to contact highways and police. The rubbish trailer will be in the Rose and Crown car park on 3rd October 9-11am. The burial ground is moving forward very slowly, Mr A Warrington has applied for the loan from the loan board and it has been granted, but has to be used within six months. A newsletter will be published in November, the next meeting will be on November 10th.
GEORGE HENDERSON LODGE Mrs Pauline Chester represented the Gardens Open weekend at the lodge's recent coffee morning and presented a cheque for £1533 to Kay Chambers. Four other residents of the village attended the presentation.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the village hall, the winners were
Marion's Girls £185 was raised. This week's quiz is for Forrest Rangers junior football club.

Added 06 September 2009

VILLAGE FAYRE This will take place this Saturday 12th Sept in the
village hall starting at 2pm until 4pm. There will be craft stalls,
bricabrac, cake stalls, lots of games and much more so please come along and support your local organisations.
BOWLS The bowls club held their AGM on Thursday evening, when most members were present. The chairman Mr Mike Robinson welcomed everyone to the meeting. He said the last year had been a very good one and hoped the coming season would be just as successful. He thanked Mrs Janet Moden and Mrs Dawn Fretwell for the catering. Secretary Mr Peter Rushton gave his report saying there had been some new members join last year and hoped a few more would join this year. Treasurer Mr Patrick Fotheringham said the club was financially sound and didn't feel that subs had to go up as no new equipment was needed. A presentation was made by the chairman to the winners of last year's competitions, Ben Alsop and Don Spittlehouse. The evening ended with aroll up, if anyone wishes to join the club please contact Mr Peter Rushton on 01427838369.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for Trinity Youth Team. Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster, the winners were The Fab Four and Gavin's Team £270 was raised. This week's quiz is for the Village Hall
Dear Dave Hall could the village fayre go in the what's on spot as
well as the village news.
 

Added 16th August 2009

BOWLS CLUB The new season will begin on Thursday 3rd September at 7-30pm in the village hall. All existing members and any new members will be very welcome. For more information please contact secretary Peter Rushton on 01427838369.
SUMMER FETE A summer fete is to be held in the village hall on 12th
September starting at 2pm. There will be lots of stalls and games to
keep you amused as all the local organisations are taking part.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for Kidney Cancer, Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. The winners were The Quips and The Oblong Table. £215 was raised. This week's quiz is for The Nicky Trewick Trust.

Added 9th August 2009

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual show will be on Sunday 6th September.  It was agreed to deliver schedules to all houses in Upton and Kexby.  The prizes will be presented by Mr and Mrs G Sherwood, who have been popular judges at many shows. Please remember that the last date for entries is 4th September. The show will conclude with a short service. 

TREASURES AND PLEASURES An evening with a difference was held at Kexby House on Friday evening. The first part of the evening was a walk round the beautiful gardens, the second part was to enjoy the wine and nibbles in the orangey.  The third part was the music in the marquee by the Folk Five and through all these proceedings a table top sale of antiques was very popular.  This was a lovely evening when even the rain could not spoil events. Mr G Hobart thanked Mrs Jenny Whitton and her staff for the evening and her generosity.  Over £500 was raised for All Saints Church funds. The garden will be open for the church on September 6th.

QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the village hall. Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster. The winners were The Quips and Gavin's Team £230 was raised There was a special presentation made to Colin for all the
quizzes he has done over the years, this was made by Mr Peter Rushton. This week's quiz is for kidney cancer.

Added 3rd August 2009

OUTING A trip to Geoff Hamilton's garden at Barnsdale was organised by the chair of the Horticultural Society, Mrs Pauline Chester. This proved to be a popular destination as the trip had a waiting list. All had a very good day looking round the beautiful gardens. The gardens are now run by the late Geoff Hamilton's family.
GARDEN FETE A garden fete in aid of the Gainsborough Theatre Company was held at Holmfield Barn on Sunday. Despite the rain swept garden the event was a great success with numerous games and musical entertainment both in the afternoon and evening. This was provided by the Trentside Singers, Don Ayris, Aimee Burton,Rough Justice Dave and Kim Newby, Palmer and Simpson and Helen Evans. The event raised over £1500.
CRICKET BBQ A BBQ in aid of the cricket club is to be held at the Rose and Crown on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August starting at 2pm There will be the usual games and stalls to keep both young and old entertained  during the afternoon. The junior cricket presentation will take place on this afternoon Tickets are £5 for adults, £2-50 for 5-12yrs and under 5's are free Tickets are available from any member of the cricket club or from the Rose and Crown.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Interest
Group. Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. The winners were Crig
United and The Oblong Table. £185 was raised. This week's quiz is for the village hall.

Added 26th July 2009

THANK YOU Lynne, John and family would like to thank everyone for all the cards and kind thoughts they received after the sad loss of Mum. It is very much appreciated. Special thanks to John Thurlby for all his help.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the playing field. Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster, the winners were The Oblong Table and The Girls. £125 was raised. This week's quiz is for the Heart Rehabilitation Group.
 

Added 19th July 2009

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL The council met after the annual walk round the village, problems reported were hedges over hanging footpaths with concern for electric wheelchairs, extension of parking place on High Street. Clerk to contact highways. Apologies were received from Jessie Milne and J Williams. Police and county councillor had been informed of meeting but did not attend. The problem of a footpath was discussed. Public letters now to hand and clerk is to proceed with application for public path. The burial ground loan application has now gone in and expected time for confirmation should be in by the end of August.  Work on the site is hopefully expected to start in September. The rubbish trailer was well used and thanks were expressed to councillors who organised the trailer. The accounts had been audited by the internal auditor and were now ready to go to the external auditor Accounts were accepted by the council. Councillors discussed the cost of burial ground and thought that there may be a shortfall until the precept comes in in 2010, although the council had been precepting for burial
ground for several years. Council to pay clerk fees and expenses, LALC, SCCC, and audit fees. Councillors proposed that a letter be sent to pipeline workers to thank them for the way they had carried out the work and how they had supported the charity quiz nights Clerk to write to manager. Council agreed that a no dogs sign may be placed on the playing field. This has been a problem with dogs fouling on the junior football pitches and on the cricket square. Village hall reps were appointed and reports given for the last meetings.  Clerk to contact Anglia water board re water connection to burial ground. The next meeting will be on September 8th.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH An evening of pleasure and treasures is to be held in the Orangery, Kexby House Kexby on Friday 31st July Starting at 7pm, the Folk Five will entertain with songs and music. Admission to include light refreshments is £5 from churchwardens and PCC members.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the cricket club. Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster the winners were The Girls, Gavins team and The Bar team £160 was raised This week's quiz is for the playing field.

Add 12th July 2009

CHURCH BBQ About 30 people sat down to an excellent meal at the home of Mr and Mrs Ron Gore of Kexby.  The event held on Sunday lunchtime also had a raffle. £190 was raised for church funds The next fund raising for church will be music in the gardens at Whittons in Kexby on July 21st.
WI The annual outing saw most members with their guests visiting the Metheringham Airfield visitors centre. A short talk on the history of the airfield was given in the exhibition centre where members were especially interested in FIDO which was also installed at Sturgate. After reading the information boards and visiting the memorial garden all enjoyed a very good supper in the gymnasium. In this room were 57 model Lancasters, the number shot down from the airfield of 106 squadron during the war. President Mrs Sue Rockall thanked the staff of the centre for a very enjoyable evening. The programme secretary Mrs Janette Hutchinson had organised the tour.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB The club held a cream tea in the Rose and Crown and raised £110 despite the rain and few coming to support the event. Included in the afternoon were a raffle, tombola, cake and bric a brac stalls.  Strawberries and cream were also served. Chair Mrs Doris Jubbs thanked the landlady Jenny for her hospitality.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was organised by the pipeline lads who chose the Sheffield Children's Hospital as their charity. Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster the winners were  Gavin and the girls .An incredible £400 was raised Colin thanked the lads for all their support they had given to all of the quizzes over the past months whilst they have been in the village This week's quiz is for the Cricket Club.
 

Added 5th July 2009

JOLLY BOYS OUTING Didn't we have a lovely time the day we went to
Skeggy.The annual JBO took place the other saturday when 24 excited travellers set off for a day of fun and merriment at Skegness.The first competition was the quiz  which was won by Dave and Sue Farrow. Once we had arrived  it was straight to the beach for the first challenge which was the hotly contested rounders match, this was won by Stuart Barrow's team largely thanks to Stuart playing a captains innings and a wonderful batting display by Kevin Smith. It has to be said the other side was let down by Dave Spencer who was disqualified for cheating. After a picnic on the beach some of the girls ventured into the sea for a paddle. The next challenge was the slot machines with Dawn Fretwell  being the winner. The last challenge was the crazy golf competition with Audrey Tiger Woods Rushton winning the ladies event and Peter Seve Ballesteros Rushton winning the mens. The daredevils of the group namely Mandy Smith, Jane Spencer, Jenny Fotheringham and Anna Draper went on the log flume where there was alot of screaming and four wet bottoms . After so much excitement it was time to relax with drinks and
ice creams enjoyed in the sunshine. The day ended with a visit to a pub followed by fish and chips before 24 tired but happy travellers got back on the coach Peter Rushton thanked Lynne for organising the day.
OPEN GARDENS  A meeting was held on monday  where the participants were told that the weekend had raised over £1300 for St Barnabas hospice with some money still to come in. Mrs Sue Rockall thanked all who had opened their gardens the Rev P Wain, the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, the car parkers and all other people who made the weekend such a success The general consensus of the meeting was to hold another weekend in two years time.
QUIZ  Last week's quiz was for Bowel Cancer, Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster the winners were  Gavins team, The Girls and the Wright team £240 was raised This week's quiz is a surprise.
 

Added 21st June 2009

W I Members were given a very amusing demonstration of pottery by John Teanby on Wednesday evening. The potting was very professional, but his talk was amusing. He explained the different textures of clay with different minerals in it. He made a pedestal bowl and told how the bowl was put together. Prior to the demonstration, president Mrs Sue Rockall told of the jumble sale profit of £240 which was to go to the Nomad Trust in Lincoln The litter pick up day was to be on June 18th in Upton and Kexby prior to the open gardens weekend. The July meeting will be the annual outing.
CHURCH A bangers and beans lunch was held in the home of Mrs Denise Ward for church funds The afternoon included a raffle organised by Mrs P Bicknell and Mrs D Barley. £141 was raised. Mr G Hobart thanked Mrs Ward for her hospitality.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB The club members had a very enjoyable afternoon in the lovely garden of Mr and Mrs David Fysh. They were entertained with tea and refreshments by Mrs Fysh. The club will be holding a cream tea in the Rose and Crown on July 9th when all are very welcome.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the open gardens weekend Colin
Hutchinson was the quizmaster. The winners were The Girls and The
Oblong Table Ladies, £260 was raised This week's quiz is for the
village hall grand draw.
 

Added 14 June 2009

OPEN GARDENS- This event takes place this weekend from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entry to all gardens is by programme which will be obtainable from car parks or the open gardens, The price to all gardens is £2.50. All proceeds will go to George Henderson Lodge in Gainsborough. As well as open gardens there will be other charity stalls. The church will be selling cakes, the playing field will have a sale of all sorts, the cricket club will be selling books and there will be a tombola for MacMillan Cancer care in another garden. The gardens will have a scarecrow theme, light refreshments will be obtained in the chapel and village hall. The church and chapel will be open for viewing. On Sunday afternoon the spitfire will give a flypass, the weekend will be concluded with a songs of praise in the church on Sunday evening at 6:30pm.

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for All Saints Church, Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. The winners were the Quips and The Oblong Table, £235 was raised. This weeks quiz is for open gardens.

Added 08 June 2009

PLAYING FIELD The AGM took place on Monday evening. Only one member of the public attended. The chairman John Alsop welcomed everyone to the meeting, and said it had been a very busy year maintaining the ground. He was pleased with the ground being well used. The garden had now been gravelled thanks to John Hewitt. The play area had been inspected by ROSPA and their recommendations implemented. He thanked the secretary
Mandy Smith for all her hard work over the last year, he also thanked
the parish councils and WLDC for grants. Treasurer Paul Mann gave a balance sheet with the highest expense being the grass cutting which had increased by £400 from last year. The meeting heard that new fencing was in the process of being made and would be paid for by the grant from the pipeline company EDF. The meeting concluded with a walk round the playing field and play area to look at any problems.
MEMORIAL SERVICE A memorial service for the life of Mr Herbert Whitton of Kexby House was held on Friday in All Saints Church  Upton. A service of committal had been held at Lincoln Crematorium previously. A large congregation heard tributes to Mr Whitton given by Mark Whitton and Michael Pickles, who told of the number of charities Mr Whitton had been connected with, and his countryside interests. The services of both committal and memorial were taken by Rev Phillip Wain.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB Members travelled to The Dukeries Garden Centre on Monday. The outing was organised by Mrs P Bicknell and everyone had a very enjoyable, if expensive day out.
SKEGNESS TRIP  Does anyone fancy a day out in Skeggy on Saturday 27th June ? A coach is leaving  the Rose and Crown at 10am and will return from Skegness at 7pm, for more details please contact John or Lynne Alsop on 01427838502.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the cricket club. Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster the winners were The 2 Cricketers and The Oblong Table Ladies the booby prize was won by The Wright Team £210 was raised. This week's quiz is for the Church

Added 31st May 2009

BURIAL GROUND At long last the process of getting a new burial ground for Upton and Kexby is going forward.  The church  burial ground has reached full capacity. A meeting to discuss the way forward will be held on Thursday 18th June in the village hall at 7-30pm. Members of both Upton and Kexby councils will give residents a run down of costs involved. It is hoped that as many as possible will attend this meeting to hear what is planned and to put forward their views. Anyone requiring a lift please ring 838369.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB Mr Ian Loxley was the speaker at the meeting on
Thursday afternoon. Members were given a wonderful talk and display of cloud formation. Starting with cumulus clouds to the king of clouds cumulonimbus. Mr Loxley explained his involvement with the clouds appreciation society which has over 1500000 members worldwide. Mrs Doris Jubbs thanked Mr Loxley for a very interesting afternoon. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs David Fysh.
MACMILLAN CANCER CARE Audrey Rushton would like to thank all who sponsored her on a Macmillan walk in Lea park.The total  she raised was £200. Thank you all Audrey.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the playing field Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster. The winners were The Quips and Gavin's team £140 was raised This week's quiz is for the cricket club
SPORTS NEWS Upton cum Kexby CC had mixed fortunes last week, with their North Lindsey sunday league side collapsing to 35 all out when they travelled to Barton, who only took 3 overs to reach the target. The  Burton and Dyson Wednesday evening league team had a much better result, posting a score of 140 in their 16 overs after an unbeaten 52 from M Snell and 41 not out from H Green, 30 of his runs coming off the last over. With some steady bowling from Upton's 4 young bowlers, the World XL  fell well short of the target being all out for 93.

Added 23rd May 2009

UPTON PARISH COUNCIL The annual meeting took place in the Methodist schoolroom on Tuesday evening, six members of the public, the police, Mr Peter Heath [cc] and Mrs Jessie Milne WLDC attended. Mr Peter Rushton was elected as chair for 9/10, Mr Jeff Williams was elected vice chair. The prospect of making a lane into a public footpath was discussed and to be taken forward. Cheques were presented to the playing field and the village hall. EDF the pipeline company had kindly granted £4000 for projects in the village. This was to compensate for any disturbance whilst the depot had been in the village. The playing field and village hall both received grants from the council for £750 plus One thousand and five hundred pounds to the playing field for fencing and play area surface and the village hall received £2500 for kitchen alterations. The newsletter would go out at the end of May. The annual walk round the village will take place before the July meeting. The flooding on High Street and Padmoor Lane was again discussed. Clerk
to contact WLDC. Peter Heath would also contact the county council. The burial ground members elected were Councillors T Hall A Draper and P Fotheringham. Members expressed concerns re the burial ground as the churchyard is now closed. A meeting with Kexby councillors will be held on May 25th. The annual accounts were accepted and an internal auditor elected.  The trailer for garden rubbish was well used and another would be in place in June.  Chair thanked the Rose and Crown for the use of the car park. The web site was very popular and a donation to the web site installer was to be given. The insurance and clerk fees and expenses
were paid. A discussion re land registry was held. Many plots of land
are not registered, although the council had the land they owned
registered last year.
WI President Sue Rockall welcomed two new members Bet Warrington and Anne Gladwyn to the May meeting there are now 37 members. The National Resolution SOS for Honey Bees was discussed, members voted in favour of supporting this and were encouraged to plant bee friendly flowers, and place a bee-box in their gardens. Sue rockall introduced their guest speaker Anne barnes who gave an amusing and interesting insight, into denman college and the part she played in the diamond floral extravaganza she took part in last year. Federation events including a murder mystery evening, patchwork and a day at RSPB Frieston Shore
proved very popular with many bookings to take part in these. A busy time ahead with a jumble sale for lincolnshire's womens refuge on saturday 6th june and a big tidy up in upton and kexby thursday 18th june. Members continue to provide coffee and chat on monday mornings in the village during the post office outreach service. The June meeting will see members throwing on a potters wheel with John Teanby.

FRIENSHIP CLUB- Mrs Doris Jubbs was again elected as chairman of the club, Mrs Phil Bicknall secretary and Mrs Audrey Ruston Treasurer, the committee were elected on bloc. Several interesting speakers have been arranged and Garden visits in june and September.
PLAYING FIELDS- The AGM will take place on 1st june at 7:30pm in the sports pavillion.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY- There are still some places left for the
outing to Barnsdale gardens on Saturday 18th July contact Pauline
Chester 01427 788611.

QUIZ- Last weeks Quiz was for the Chapel. Colin Hutchinson was the
Quizmaster, The winners were All The Girls Team. £265 was raised, this weeks quiz is for the playing field.
 

Added 10th April 2009

WI Several members travelled to Skegness for the Annual Spring
council meeting. Mrs Jackie Cheetham the county chairman welcomed members in her usual style. Members heard many reports during the morning session, which included speakers from CAM and the Mayor of Skegness. In the afternoon Upton members joined the 800 members from Lincolnshire north to hear Monty Halls of Beachcomber Cottage fame speak about the series and his round the world excursions.  This was a brilliant meeting with some very lively and amusing reports and speakers. It gave a great future for the WI
 

GARDENS OPEN A meeting was held to hear of the progress of the gardens open to be held on 20th and 21st June.12 gardens will be open , the entrance fee will £2-50.Several organisations will have stalls. Teas will be served in the Chapel and Village Hall. Lunches at the Rose and Crown must be booked. The Church will also be open.  The gardens will have a scarecrow theme. During Sunday afternoon the spitfire will give a display over the villages. Car parking will be available. All ticket money will go to St Barnabas Hospice.

CHURCH All Saints Church Palm Sunday lunch was held at the Rose and Crown. 40 church members and guests enjoyed the carvery which has just started at the pub. Easter Sunday service will be at 9am.

QUIZ The last two quizzes at the Rose and Crown were for the
UptoncumKexby Art class and The Mayflower Animal Sanctuary the winners of the art quiz were Jimmy's team and The Quips £225 was raised the winners of the Mayflower quiz were 3 of a kind x 2 and Gavin's team £235 was raised Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. This week's quiz is for Gainsborough Trinity Youth Academy.

Added 15th February 2009

WOMEN'S' INSTITUTE- members met in the village hall for the monthly meeting Mrs Sue Rockall, president, told members of many future events and read a letter of thanks from the Nomad Trust for money and items sent over Christmas. Mrs Rockall introduced the speaker Mrs Margaret Rushton who showed and explained her wonderful miniatures. These ranged from a garden to wedding dresses.  Calling her first demonstration Miss Margaret's Hats, she went on to designing furniture dolls, teddies lingerie. Mrs Rushton knitted the dolls clothes on the smallest using cotton the next meeting will be the AGM and the competition on April 11th.
LUNCH- The church of All Saints has organised a lunch at the Rose and Crown on Palm Sunday April 5th. Tickets  (£5.50p for main course) are available from church wardens and Rushtons

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for the cricket club Colin Hutchinson was
the quiz master the winners were the Quips team and the Three Girls and a Ringer team. £150 was raised. This weeks quiz is for the village hall.    

Added 9th February 2009

GARDENS OPEN  MEETING This was held in the Methodist schoolroom to discuss the arrangements for the forthcoming event which will take place on June 21st and 22nd.12 gardens will be open, it is hoped the church and chapel will be open for visitors. Teas will be available in the village hall and at some gardens. Lunches will be available at the Rose and Crown but must be booked. Several organisations in the village have shown an interest in having fund raising stalls. All ticket sales money will go to St Barnabas Hospice. It is hoped to have a scarecrow theme. Advertising was discussed with many ideas coming forward. Car parking was to be arranged and volunteers for car parking duties are asked for. A quiz for the event is to be held in the Rose and Crown on April 23rd with a garden theme. The event is to be sponsored by the Horticultural Society. If anyone is interested in taking part in this weekend please contact P Chester or S Rockall.

ROSE AWARD Many congratulations to Peter and Audrey Rushton for
winning this award, it is thoroughly deserved as both do so much for
local and national  charities as well as supporting every event which
takes place in the village.

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for Forrest Rangers football club. Colin
Hutchinson was the quizmaster, winners were the Square Table and Gavins Girls. £115 was raised, this weeks quiz is for the cricket club.

Added 1st February 2009

GARDENS OPEN MEETING This was held in the Methodist schoolroom to discuss the arrangements for the forthcoming event which will take place on June 21st and 22nd.12 gardens will be open, it is hoped the church and chapel will be open for visitors. Teas will be available in the village hall and at some gardens. Lunches will be available at the Rose and Crown but must be booked. Several organisations in the village have shown an interest in having fund raising stalls. All ticket sales money will go to St Barnabas Hospice. It is hoped to have a scarecrow theme. Advertising was discussed with many ideas coming forward. Car parking was to be arranged and volunteers for car parking duties are asked for. A quiz for the event is to be held in the Rose and Crown on April 23rd with a garden theme. The event is to be sponsored by the Horticultural Society. If anyone is interested in taking part in this weekend please contact P Chester or S Rockall.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the church. Colin Hutchinson was the
quizmaster, the winners were the square table team and the Wright team £160 was raised, this week's quiz is for Forrest Rangers Junior
Football Club.
ROSE AWARD Many congratulations to Peter and Audrey Rushton for
winning this award, it is thoroughly deserved as both do so much for
local and national charities as well as supporting every event which
takes place in the village.


Added 31st January 2009

ROSE AWARD Congratulations to Peter and Audrey Rushton for winning this award, they were nominated by Mrs Terry Thurlby for all the voluntary work they do around the village and beyond, as well as supporting every event that takes place, it is very well deserved. FRIENDSHIP CLUB Mrs Linda Hotchkiss was the speaker at last week's meeting and what a wonderful talk she gave.Coming with the wrong file, instead of talking about the royalty in Lincolnshire , she spoke on the A to Z history of the county The history was wide and varied ranging from Bishops, Diocese, Abbeys and Submerged Forests.One revelation was that two pickpockets from Upton and Kexby were imprisoned in Lincoln Castle,she also mentioned Henning's Abbey at Knaith. Mrs Doris Jubbs, chair gave a vote of thanks, after which tea and cake was served. TEA PARTY The amount made at the afternoon tea,held at the home of Peter and Audrey Rushton is now £420. This is to be shared between Macmillan Cancer Support and All Saints Church Upton. JUNIOR CRICKET This will start onWed 18th Feb in the village hall at 6pm and not on the 4th as previously stated. QUIZ Last week's quiz was for Romania Children in Need Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster Claire set the questions which were interesting to say the least. The winners were The Girls and Gavin's Girls with the Internationals winning the booby prize, this team had flown in from Australia and America just to take part. £150 was raised This week's quiz is for the church.

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PARISH COUNCIL All councillors were present at the January meeting of the parish council. Two members of the public attended. Mr Peter Heath, county councillor attended Mrs Jessie Milne, W.L.D.C gave her apologies.
The community police officer Julie MacFaul gave a report on crime in
the village. A car had been stolen and a handbag and jewellery had been taken. Sturgate airport had also been hit. Clerk was to write to the police chief re parking in the village. She had mentioned this to him at another meeting and he had agreed to look into the problem.
Councillors realised this would be a bigger problem for the next few
months, when EDF started bringing heavy vehicles through the village for the pipe line. Village Hall report was given and was a promising one with bookings up and finances better. The guttering on the east side of the hall has been replaced. Councillors were concerned about the path to the bus shelters on the church side. Highways have promised a footpath to connect with the path near the phone box, but the path has to wait until money is available in April. Clerk and Peter Heath to ask for the path to be put in before this. Flooding on Padmoor Lane was again raised; clerk to contact highways again about this problem.
The website is being co-ordinated by two people, volunteers were asked for and requests to organisations to use this site to advertise their events were made. Projects for funding from EDF were asked for from councillors and three projects were put forward. This is for any inconvenience in the village during the pipe line laying and the depot on the airfield. The burial ground issue is still in abeyance, the two councils are waiting for planning permission from WLDC before the councils can go ahead with the project. Grants were made to Citizens Advice and LALC.
The newsletter will be published in early spring and
secretaries of organisations are asked to contact the clerk with any
events or news. The parish meeting will be held in the Methodist chapel schoolroom on April 14th 09 at 7pm when all on the electoral roll are invited to attend.
YOUNG AT HEART About 70 residents of Upton and Kexby attended this event where they enjoyed tea and a good natter. The event was
organised by Mrs Jane Spencer, Mrs Margaret Bishop and Mrs Thelma Fysh helped by Claire, Brenda, Caroline and Maggie. Entertainment was provided by 'Plus Four' Peter Rushton, chair of Upton parish council thanked all for an enjoyable afternoon.
WI The Upton and Kexby WI held their New Year party in the Rose and Crown on Wednesday evening. Members and guests enjoyed a very good buffet this was followed by a quiz and raffle Quiz winners were Julie and Stuart and Marj and Steve.Raffle winners were Jean Ann and Sylvia Proceeds from the raffle of £70 will be sent to the Nomad Trust. The evening concluded with a karaoke led by Trevor the landlord with members joining in the singing.
QUIZ Last week's quiz was for the playing fields Colin Hutchinson was
the quizmaster . The winners were Gavins team and the Square Table team £150 was raised This week's quiz is for Romanian Children in Need.
TEA PARTY. The Rushton's tea party was a great success with £390 being raised, this will be shared between All Saints church and Macmillan Cancer Care. Audrey would like to thank everyone who helped and supported this event.


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BLESSING OF THE CRIB - Sunday morning saw a large congregation in All Saints church for the blessing of the crib service. The service was taken by Rev Phillip Wain. J Anderson read the lesson, A Rushton was the organist with help from a young member of the congregation Molly Hewitt.

CAROL SERVICE- On the the same Sunday a joint carol service was held in the Methodist's Chapel. This was taken by Mr Ramm, assisted by his son James who played instruments to carols and sang solos. Also during the service a joint church and chapel choir sang carols and did a very amusing monologue. The collection of £100 was sent to Children in Action (National Children's Home). Mrs Jenny Fotheringham was the organist.

YOUNG AT HEART- A tea party will be held on Monday 12th January at the village hall. It will have a war time theme - 40's dress is optional. Invitations will be delivered shortly, if you do not receive one but think you are eligible please contact Jane Spencer (Upton) on 838385 or Margaret Bishop (Kexby) on 788382.

TEA PARTY- Audrey Rushton is giving a tea party at 17 main street, on January 16th from 3pm onwards. Entrance fee is £1. Proceeds will go to All Saints church and Gainsborough branch of Macmillan cancer care.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES- The very popular Crib Service will take place at All Saints church Upton on Sunday 21st December at 9-30am Also on that day is the joint carol service which is being held at the Methodist Chapel starting at 6pm. Midnight Mass will be at All Saints on Christmas Eve at 11-30pm

TRENTSIDE SINGERS- A very enjoyable evening was had by all who
attended the recent concert in the village hall. The choir performed
Christmas songs and carols, there was a folk group, and even a pantomime not forgetting the wonderful performance given by Stuart Barrow as the Christmas Fairy. Special thanks must go to Jenny Fotheringham for the organisation of the event, and to Elaine Carotte for accompanying the items throughout.

WI- The Christmas party was held on Wednesday evening in the village hall, members were entertained with songs and poems, a faith supper was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be the annual dinner.

FRIENDSHIP CLUB- The club held the dinner at the Fox and Hounds on Thursday afternoon. Members enjoyed a full Christmas lunch, organised by Mrs Bicknell. The club has one more meeting in 08, then closed until the new year.

CHRISTMAS MARKET- This years market took place on Thursday evening, in the Rose and Crown car park. Nine organisations took part, winners of the competitions were John Taylor won the Christmas Hamper, Sarah Bowles won the Weight of the Cake and Colin Garfoot won the Bonus Ball, along with the Quiz that evening £903 was raised to be shared between the organisations.

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for the Christmas market, the winner of both quizzes was Gavin's Team, £220 was raised. This weeks quiz is for the Village Hall.

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CRICKET CLUB- The 11th annual presentation took place on friday evening at the Rose & Crown. The chairman Peter Rushton welcomed all the members and their guests, He thanked everyone who had helped & supported the club throughout the year in particular John Alsop for the work he had done on the pitch. Dave Farrow the secretary Alan Draper vice chairman. Colin Roebuck treasurer. The Rose & Crown. Graham Shipley for the BBQ. Mrs Bicknell and Mrs Barley for the raffle. Ann Williams for the tombola, Lynne Alsop for the cricket teas and Lauren Draper team scorer.He also congratulated Josh Owen for winning the young player in the division and Ben Alsop for winning the bowler of the division as well as winning the Gary Markham trophy. He then introduced the president of the club Mr Jeff Williams to present the prizes. The sunday team winners were: President Award- Ben Barker, Secretary Award- Martin Hymers, Chairmans Trophy- Will Birkett, Oustanding Achievement Award- Martin Snell. Other Awards were W L Fotheringham- Lynne Alsop, Oustanding Achievement and Dedication- Joe Birkett, Special Duties- Dave Spencer. Wednesday team trophies were:
Cliff Hill memorial trophy- Martin Snell, Top Bowler- Ben Alsop,
Clubman- John Alsop, Player of the year- Martin Snell. Gifts were also given to Audrey Rushton, Jane Spencer and Julie Roebuck. Caps were awarded to Andy West, Kevin Barker, Nick Martin and Martin Hymers.

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for Children in Need, Colin Hutchinson was the quizmaster. Winners were the Square Table and The Cricketers. £190 was raised. This weeks quiz is for Trinity House.

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UPTON PARISH COUNCIL. The council met on Tuesday evening when three members of the public were present. One member of the public thanked the council for providing the new bus shelters and hoped they would be used well. The chair Peter Rushton opened the meeting by asking members to hold a minute silence as it was Armistice Day. He then congratulated one council member who had a grandson on that day. Apologies were received from community police and WLDC Jessie Milne. Present were P Rushton chair J Williams vice chair, P Fotheringham,J Alsop, T Hall, A Draper and D Spittlehouse. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved Arising from last meeting-Rubbish trailer, chair thanked P Fotheringham and T Hall for the use of tractor and trailor and the disposal of garden rubbish and D Spittlehouse who spent the morning with the trailer and cleaned up afterwards. Clerk to contact Mr Read regarding rubbish down Cow Lane. Clerk reported that pot holes down Padmoor had been repaired, clerk to ask for gullies to be cleaned out. The junction of Padmoor and High Street had been cleaned but flooding is still taking place.Concerns were expressed re the Ringway site on the airfield P Heath had contacted Ringway and they promised to make the site secure. Councillors were concerned that the children on motor bikes using the dumps would get hurt. Bridge on Cow Lane was still being rebuilt, clerk to ask highways to put in passing places down Cow Lane especially as the gas pipe depot was possibly coming on the airfield. The burial ground was discussed at length. The clerk apologised for statement on newsletter saying the church burial ground was closed, it should have read in the process of being closed. The council are still waiting for plans for change of use on the church field to come through from West Lindsey Peter Heath to contact planning re this problem.J Williams had been to visit the solicitor re the village hall lease . The lease runs out in 2085. Reps at the next meetings are T Hall D Spittlehouse J Williams. Finance, the council agreed to pay ESL for bus shelter, insurance on shelter, audit, clerk, electricity for Christmas floodlighting of church and newsletter printing. Clerk reported that the council would not have much money left until the grant for bus shelters comes in. Planning approval had been given to the old post office for change of use and plans for EDF for depot for West Burton power station were at West Lindsey. The date of the next meeting will be 13th January 2009 7pm for public followed by council meeting.

WOMENS INSTITUTE.After the singing of Jerusalem, Pauline Chester, vice president,gave members a list of forthcoming events.The institute will take part in the Christmas Market on December 11th in the Rose & Crown car park. Next months meeting will be a members night with a faith super. Mrs Chester then introduced Mr Alan Stennet, who gave a very interesting talk on being a yellow belly.His stories of misquotes had members laughing. He spoke of his positions around the county with the BBC. He gave the various definitions of being a 'Yellow Belly'. And spoke of the various dialects in Lincolnshire.Many were fascinated with his talk on the Lincolnshire Regiment and his knowledge of the railways. Mrs marge Burdon gave a vote of thanks.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE.All Saints church held the remembrance day service this year , this is a joint service with the Methodist Chapel members.The service was taken by Rev. Phillip Wain, Mrs J Anderson read the lesson, Mrs A.Rushton read the names of the fallen and played the organ.The union jack was flying at half mast.The flags for important dates are always remembered by the 'flag lady' Mrs M.Bishop.

OLD CHURCHES CYCLE RIDE- Mrs C.Pugsley, Mrs S.Rockall and the Gibson girls raised £409 when they did the sponsored cycle ride. This is shared between the church and the Old Churches charity.

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for leukaemia. The winners were the Quips and the Cricketers. The quizmaster was Colin Hutchinson. £320 was raised. This weeks quiz is for Children in Need. Please could each organisation bring a raffle prize.

CHRISTMAS MARKET- A meeting is to be held on Thursday 27th November at 8:30pm in the Rose and Crown. Please could a representative of each organisation taking place be present.

GARDEN'S OPEN WEEKEND- The next meeting for all interested is on November 26th 7:30pm in the methodist schoolroom.

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APOLOGIES- Sorry there wasn't any Upton and Kexby news last week, the report was sent to the standard but it never got put in the paper. If you want to read the report please go to the Upton website at www.uptonlincolnshire.co.uk where you will find it in full, thanks to the ever reliable James Spittlehouse.

GARDENS OPEN WEEKEND- At a meeting held in the methodist schoolroom on Tuesday evening it was decided to hold another garden open weekend in Upton and Kexby. Elected as chair for the event was Mrs S Rockall, Mrs P Chester secretary and Mr G Hobart treasurer. The date decided was June 20th-21st, starting at 11am and closing at 5:30pm with a songs of praise to finalise the event. Entry money proceeds would go to George Henderson Lodge. A theme of Scarecrow to be incorporated. It was hoped that a few more residents would open their gardens and that organisations would get involved with stalls for their own charities. Any one interested, please contact the secretary Mrs P Chester of Kexby. The horticultural society would sponsor the event. The next meeting for all interested is on November 26th 7:30pm in the Methodist schoolroom.

DANCING- Dance lessons will start again this friday at 8pm in the
village hall, if anyone is interested in joining please contact Mrs
Jane Spencer on 838385 even if you are complete beginners you will be made very welcome.

COFFEE DAY- Carol Pugsley would like to say a very big thankyou for
all the support at her recent coffee day. £405 was raised which will be shared between the Church and Hall Farm residence.

QUIZ- Last weeks quiz was for Gainsborough Trinity Football club. The quizmaster was Colin Hutchinson, and the winners of both quizzes were the Square Table ladies. £225 was raised, this weeks quiz is for the Bell Ringers.
 

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GARDENS OPEN WEEKEND- At a meeting held in the Methodist schoolroom on Tuesday evening it was decided to hold another garden open weekend in Upton and Kexby. Elected as chair for the event was Mrs S Rockall, Mrs P Chester secretary and Mr G Hobart treasurer. The date decided was June 20th-21st, starting at 11am and closing at 5:30pm with a songs of praise to finalise the event. Entry money proceeds would go to George Henderson Lodge. A theme of Scarecrow to be incorporated. It was hoped
that a few more residents would open their gardens and that
organisations would get involved with stalls for their own charities.
Any one interested, please contact the secretary Mrs P Chester of
Kexby. The horticultural society would sponsor the event. The next
meeting for all interested is on November 26th 7:30pm in the
Methodist schoolroom.

FAREWELL- We have to say a fond farewell to Peter, Amanda, Heidi and Ellie May of the Rose and Crown this week as they are leaving the village to go and live in Lincoln. They have run the pub for over 3 years and in that time they have raised over £42,000 for charity,
with different events which is an incredible achievement. They have also got the Rose and Crown into the good beer guide by selling good quality real ales often from micro breweries. We wish them every success in the future.

QUIZ Last week's quiz was for LIVES the quizmaster was Colin
Hutchinson the winners were The Young and Good Looking Team and The Quips £150 was raised This week's quiz is for Gainsborough Trinity Football Club.

DANCING Dance lessons will start again on Fri 7th Nov at 8pm in the
village hall, if anyone is interested in joining please contact Mrs
Jane Spencer on 838385 even if you are complete beginners you will be made very welcome.

COFFEE DAY- Carol Pugsley is holding a coffee day on
Wednesday 29th October 10-30am-3pm at 32 high street,
Upton. All funds raised are due to be split between
the church and Hall Farm.

QUIZ- Last weeks Quiz was for the Village hall.
The quizmaster was Colin Hutchinson, the winners
were The Cricketers and Gavins Girls.
£145 was raised, this weeks quiz is for L.I.V.E.S

UPTON AND KEXBY BOWLS- At a recent meeting of the
club the presentation of the 2007-08 awards were
made, the Vice Chairman of West Lindsey district
council Councillor Jessica Milne presented prizes for the following:
Chairman's Trophy- Keith Woffinden, Upton Cup- Mike
Robinson, Kexby Trophy- Keith Woffinden and John Alsop, The Hazel
Lawrence Bowl- Dawn Fretwell.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW- The 46th annual horticultural show took place on the 14th september at the village hall. Chairman Pauline Chester welcomed everyone to the prize giving and thanked all the committee for their hard work, she also thanked everyone for taking part in the show.
The prizes were presented by WLDC councillor Jessica Milne. The main winners were; Colin Hutchinson, Geoff Hobart, Pauline Chester, Janice Waudby, Kieron Tatton, Mandy Smith, The Mann family, M Clayworth, Jayne Mann, Sue Roebuck( now Farrow), G Wain, Lauren Draper, Ben Hutchinson, Harry Mann. There was a short service after the prize giving taken by Rev Wain, followed by an auction of produce. The AGM is on the 7th October at 7:30pm in the chapel schoolroom.

CHRISTMAS MARKET- This year's market will be on Thursday 11th
December, starting at 6:30pm in the Rose and Crown car park with the usual stalls plus hopefully a visit from Santa.

QUIZ- Last week's quiz was for the air ambulance winners being the
Quips and Gavin's team. Colin Hutchinson was the Quiz master and £130 pound was raised. This week's Quiz is for Macmillian Nurses.

MACMILLIAN COFFEE MORNING- This will take place this friday 26th
September 10am-12noon at the Rose and Crown.

BACK TO CHURCH- What are you doing at 9:30am this Sunday 28th
September? Want a Change? You are cordially invited to join the
members of All Saints Church, Upton cum Kexby for a special service for Back to Church Sunday, come and have a look, the service will not be too long and you will certainly make new friends as conversation over light refreshments continues after the service. The Vicar, Church Wardens and PCC look forward to seeing you.

CRAFT FAIR- A craft fair is to be held on the 25th October 10am-2pm in the Village Hall, all stall enquiries to A Taylor- 788182.

In Future all reports can be seen on the Upton website-
www.uptonlincolnshire.co.uk