Darren Darby Memorial Fund

The DDMF held their annual car rally recently when the family and friends of the late
Fire fighter Darren raised a sum in excess of £760 from the raffle, tombola, cake stalls, late entries and donations plus a mini auction of donated items with Jim Bowen of Penny’s Place, Coningsby acting as auctioneer.
There were 72 vehicles attending the rally which set off from the Petwood Hotel and enjoyed a road run of approx 25 miles before arriving at their destination Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre.
The Lincolnshire Autistic Society were there with their very popular ‘water & wine’ stall,
The Woodhall Spa fire crew and tender managed their usual appearance to the delight of the crowd plus Coningsby/Tattershall and Woodhall First Responders gave up their time to attend.
Special guest of the day Dr Yvonne Owen, Clinical Director of L.I.V.E.S who incidentally trained Darren as a first responder.

Youthworx

Last Saturday was the Grand Opening of the new children’s play garden at Youthworx in Coningsby designed and made by the Young Parents Group.
The young parents had been working on the garden for over a year and were pleased to have it opened by the Mayor of Coningsby Coun Paddy Donnellan and deputy Mayor Coun Ruth Sharples and town clerk Kathy Roberts.
The young parents have built a sandpit, veg garden, and laid down bark in the garden.
They applied for a grant from the Youth Opportunity Fund which paid for all the play equipment such as a swing, slide and playhouse.
At the opening they had cake and toy stall which raised over £39 towards the group’s funds.
At the opening the young parents were also awarded their Millennium Volunteers Certificates by County Councillor Mrs Betty Harvey OBE
They were presented to Sarah Hall, Andrew Hall, Chris Midgley, Emily Atkinson and Michaela Hannay.
The Young parents also entered their pumpkin in the Coningsby Show and won first prize, their scarecrow won third prize.

W.I.

President of Coningsby and Tattershall W.I. Janet Harrison welcomed members to the September meeting including visiting W.I.Adviser Mrs Lisemore.
Janet congratulated everyone’s participation in the Coningsby Show, winning the Scarecrow competition , a successful outside garden stall, supplying and looking after the refreshments.
She also asked for everyone to bring along programme planning ideas to the October meeting.
Correspondence included a thank you for helping at the Lincolnshire Show, notice of a beading workshop in November and Christmas wreathe making in December, plus an opportunity to meet the Chairman and Trustees and to ask questions at a Greet, Grub and Grumble evening in October.
There was a petition to sign and how to follow up regarding the Violence Against Women Campaign also a questionnaire “Women Reaching Women” from NFWI concerning international issues.
For the 90th anniversary fund raising there was a quiz from Jean Edwards selling at £1 each, cards for sale from the Craft Club and a member brought along fresh veg from the garden to sell while Connie reminded everyone she was having a further Whist Drive on 11th October.
Members then enjoyed an excellent talk from popular Rodney Cousins, this time talking on “Dutch Links” which included industry, ariculture, horticulture, buildings to name a few.
He commented that a building in Coningsby was the Elizabethan House which is built in the Dutch style. Evelyn Hodson told Rodney about the memorial Dutch Flag which is in the chapel in St Michael’s Church.
Connie Stennett won the monthly competition with a bowl decorated with tulips, Ena Lincoln came second.
Janet asked members to wear something pink at the next meeting for Breast Cancer.
Members meet each second Thursday in Coningsby Community Hall at 7.00pm and new ladies are always welcome.

Fun Day was Great

Coningsby and Tattershall Lions together with Woodhall Spa Rotary held their annual Free Fun Day at Gartree School on Saturday and despite erecting tents in the fog during the morning the sun came out at lunchtime for an excellent afternoon.
Children aged between 2 and 15 years attended the event and tried the various activities from throwing the welly to negotiating a slalom course in a wheelchair! All games were free and included archery, football and tennis with everyone having a really great time.
Local charities were invited to hold fundraising stalls and the Red Cross very kindly stood in attendance. A representative of Coningsby and Tattershall First Responders also came.

Coningsby & District Show

The Coningsby and District Flower, Produce and Craft Show was held in Coningsby Hall recently.
There were charity stalls set up outside the hall, fortunately in fine weather, and the Royal British Legion & District won the Bill Edgar Memorial Rose Bowl for best-presented stall.
Inside the hall various “scarecrows” on an Alien theme were arranged, the winner being the W.I. second was the ‘Scarecrow Alliance and third was the youngsters from Youthworx.
A new competition this year was a painting in any medium and this was won by Sue Limb, Derek Warner came second and Ros Rickard third.
Colourful displays of vegetables, fruit, flowers, cookery and crafts displayed in the hall were admired by the many visitors during the afternoon, and the children’s classes were especially well-supported.
Trophies were presented to all the winners of the different sections and following this an auction took place with the many items of produce which had been generously donated by exhibitors, to raise funds towards next year’s Show.
The afternoon finished with the Grand Raffle.
Once again the Coningsby and District Show had been another resounding success.

Russell Retire - No Way

Greengrocer and florist in Coningsby for the last forty years Russell Green has sold his greengrocery shop but regular customers needn’t worry as he has retained the florist’s which is run by his sister in law Maxine and converted outdoor sheds into a Farm Shop!
Asked if he was going to retire Russell replied “well, I am going to take Sundays off!”
Russ has supplied his customers in Coningsby/Tattershall and District with fresh vegetables since he was 15 when he delivered with a bicycle and cart. He learned floristry in Boston and at 17 bought his first van.
His Dad Ivor, bought a piece of land in Coningsby to expand his own growing facilities and storage and when Russell married Mavis in 1963 they lived in a caravan for four years on the site before building the present bungalow and shop.
An illness in 1974 left Mavis wheelchair bound , she passed away in 2006.
Russell has always enjoyed his work, meeting people and offering a service.
When the shop closed recently Russell had a celebration party for his staff and they have all now settled into premises at the rear of the florist still offering the same quality of fruit and vegetables , and a place to park. But….. he will now be closed on Sundays!

Helping Hands

At the recent meeting Chairman Debbie Money welcomed members and accepted reports from Miss Louise Jordon regarding the hospital car Journeys and the report from Shaun Tibbs regarding the Finances.
Grateful thanks were given for donations towards the loan of equipment and in memory of loved ones also the wonderful sum of £212 from Squadron 29 plus a further £314 for their sponsored walk in the Scottish Highlands.
Final arrangements were made for the September Bingo on Friday, 19th. Much discussion took place regarding increasing the prices for bingo. It was felt the quality of prizes should not be reduced as Helping Hands have a good reputation for value for money!

'Have a Go' Sports Day

After the success of the Olympics why not come along to the next Sports free “have a go” day at Gartree School this Saturday 20th September between 11.00am and 4.00pm.
It is open to all ages although children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult and parents must sign a consent form for young people between 11 and 16 years.
All the family could come along and find something they would like to try, young, old, disabled or abled everyone is more than welcome to come along to try their skills.
You can have a go at : Trampolining, Gymnastics, Archery, Athletics, Football, Basket Ball, Hockey or Rugby.
If none of those suit try Canoeing, New Age Curling, Kite Flying, or Fencing.
A fantastic choice which the Coningsby and Tattershall Sports Forum group have arranged and which hopefully will be well supported after all their hard work.
Water will be available but you will need to bring your own food if required.
Note that the presentation of awards will be made at 3.30pm.
Any enquiries phone chairman of the Forum Bridget Wayman 01526 345501

Norfolk Shepherd is back!

Book the date now before tickets are sold out for an evening of fun and laughter with the Norfolk Shepherd.
He is returning to Coningsby by popular demand and will be at the Community Hall on Saturday 1st November .
Tickets are £9 - £8 concessions, and this also includes an excellent buffet supper.
Tickets available from Enid Holland 01526 342720 or Connie Stennett 01526 343272
All proceeds from the event are for Coningsby St Michael’s Improvement Fund.

Council/Police Office Coffee Morning

Coningsby Town Clerk and local Police will be holding a Coffee Morning at the Council/Police Office on Friday Morning 26th September from 9.00am until 12 midday.
Councillors will also be giving a hand in serving the refreshments and a raffle will be held, all in aid of the National Macmillan Cancer Support Fund.
This will be the 18th Macmillan Coffee Morning, last year an incredible £7.5 million was raised worldwide all going towards the improvement of people living with cancer, along with their families and carers.
The fund rely on voluntary donations for 99% of their income so could not do what they do without public support.
The plans for the proposed improvements to the Allan Barker Recreation Ground will be available in the town office for anyone who may like to look and see what is planned, you may also add your own comments on what you would like provided.
Anyone who would like to donate a raffle prize is welcome to leave it at the office, all donations very much appreciated.

Thursday Club enjoy Wartime Tea

Thursday Club
Last week Chairman of the Coningsby and Tattershall Thursday Club Dian Stevens welcomed 31 members and 1 visitor to the afternoon session at Coningsby Community Hall. A Get Well soon card was sent to Laura Lambley having been admitted to hospital.
Members enjoyed a couple of games of bingo organised by Kath Bedford and she, along with Margaret crick ran a raffle for club funds.
Everyone then enjoyed a film show of Springfields Tulip Parades through the years up to and including 2008.
Hostesses serving tea and biscuits were Julia, Kath, Dulcie, Margaret, Hilda, Thora and Colin.
This week vice Chairman Thora Veall opened the afternoon welcoming 27 members and sending wishes to Laura still poorly in hospital.
Birthday wishes went to Sal and Hilda and Colin Lamb called two games of bingo.
The remaining part of the afternoon took the part of a typical wartime tea-time when the committee served Spam sandwiches, jam sandwiches, jelly and blancmange with a piece of cake made from a Ministry of Food Recipe.
This was really enjoyed by all and the afternoon ended by joining together and singing wartime choruses.
If anyone is interested there are still a few seats left for the bus outing to Skegness on 16th September. The coach will leave Coningsby at 11.00am and stop for lunch en route. Phone: Joan 01526 344412 Thora 01526 342105 if you would like a seat.

Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council

Chairman Coun Richard Pick welcomed everyone to the September meeting and on behalf of the council gave condolences to Councillors Pam Day, Graham Harness and the clerk Jean Girling for their respective family deaths.

It was reported by the clerk that LCC will patch the footway outside Gartree School this year and put on programme for resurfacing next year.
They will erect bollards outside certain properties in the High Street to prevent cars parking and churning up the grass.
A new street light to replace the one damaged by a vehicle will be installed early October.

Correspondence.
A letter of complaint has been received from a parishioner complaining how the area of Willows Court is treated. It says that several people still urinate up the walls and in the gardens coming out of the car park, pulling their pants down in front of windows.
Bottles and paper rubbish are thrown down every evening, especially after a night of drinking in the car park when the rubbish is thrown over the wall into the properties.
The graffiti in the car park is still there despite previous complaints to councillors and the car racers are still at it in the car park at 11.00pm
The resident feels that plenty of help is given to cleaning the Market Place but no-one bothers about Willows Court especially important as more people are passing through now due to the new buildings.
Councillors decided that this was a police matter and their representative, Coun Gill Shaw will take it to the next police meeting.

East Lindsey DC wrote concerning the possible need for CCTV cameras and councillors replied by asking the clerk to write and enforce the need for this.

The footpaths officer, Mr Jonathan Stockdale, replied to the council’s annual footpath report walk saying that dog fouling has been mentioned many times. He pointed out that LCC do not deal with this but may be tackled by the Dog Warden from ELDC.
Councillors agreed that he should be contacted as soon as possible due to the prevalence of dog fouling throughout the village.

Mr Robert Taylor, environment officer from ELDC wrote regarding the council’s request for a TPO (tree preservation order) at North Road and said that an assessment of the tree would be taken.

Mr Doug Eke, secretary of the PCC, Tattershall Holy Trinity Church, wrote to say that some of the trees in the “closed” churchyard were becoming a nuisance and danger to the public and health.
ELDC’s Tree Conservation Officer and a tree specialist have made an inspection and made their recommendations. The PCC suggest that representatives of the Parish Council would like to meet for a site meeting to discuss the way forward.

Regarding a sign “No Ball Games” for Castleview requested by some residents the council feel that it is a needless expense.

Bits & Pieces
It was resolved to buy three poppy wreaths.
Members were informed that the Bede House Accounts had been received.
No further update has been received from Tattershall Country Park.
Councillors agreed to a site meeting regarding the dying tree at Carwood Crescent.
It was agreed to purchase bulbs for planting at Mason’s Lane, Fortescue, High Street and the Market Place.
The flag was raised on the Green 5 times in July, 1 official and four personal.
Regarding the installation of railings outside Gartree School a letter will be sent to the Highways/Road Safety Partnership for their consideration.
Each time it rains very large puddles collect in Lodge Road, the state of repair is bad. The clerk was asked to write to the Divisional Manager at Highways.
This year the Christmas Tree will be lit at 6.00pm and there will be a procession from the schools to the Castle for Carols.
A meeting has been requested with LCC to thrash out details for the lease of the Parish Office.
The annual dinner will be held on 8th May 2009.
The position of Speaker has yet to be decided. The clerk will investigate various suggestions.

Women's Section R.B.L. gives £618 to County

The Coningsby and Tattershall RBL Women’s Section have had a busy summer when in June they celebrated their 45th anniversary with a lunch at the Petwood hotel where the Chairman Jill Addinall presented the Falklands Trophy, voted for by members, to Ann Taylor. A competition for a bookmark was won by Gwen Butterfield who was awarded the Lillian Barrack Trophy for her efforts.
During the same month the men’ s Branch held a very successful Veteran 's Day Service and tea, at which the ladies helped with refreshments. In recognition of their hard work the ladies were given a donation for Section funds for which they were very grateful.

In July the meeting welcomed guests, including members of other branches, to a talk given by Dr Ian MacFeeters, who gave an insight into what a doctor was like without antibiotics or sophisticated medical instruments. After his much appreciated talk members were relieved that the skills of the modern day National Health Service may be enjoyed.
The County Purse Presentation also took place in July at North Hykeham. The Women’ s Section presented £618 and the Purse was presented by treasurer Gwen Butterfield. The total amount raised throughout the County for the national welfare work was a staggering £21,497.00 In the handicraft competition Connie Stennett won a prize for her chutney.

The President Doris Rudd opened the September meeting with the Act of Homage. Jill Addinall gave notice of the “Service in the Field” at Sibsey Northlands on 5th October; the Poppy Launch at East Kirkby Aviation Centre on 25th October and the County Conference in Tattershall Village Hall on 22nd November. The Branch is holding a Table Top Sale and Coffee Morning for the Poppy Appeal in Coningsby Community Hall on November 1st.
Posters have been placed around the villages so book your tables early.
After the business meeting the members enjoyed a ploughman’s supper before the Harvest Auction conducted by Evelyn Hodson. The sum of £50 was raised by the hard working auctioneer and most people went home happily with something they did not know they needed!
The next meeting is 6th October and members are always pleased to meet new people at their meetings which are held in Coningsby Community Hall on the first Tuesday of the month commencing at 7.00pm

Ancaster Athletic

Ancaster Athletic Football Club have three teams entered in the Grantham Youth League, Under 10s, Under 7s and Under 8s.

Home games for the Under 10s begin on Sunday 21 September. Fixtures will be announced later for the Under 7s and 8s so until then they will be playing friendlies.

Scrabble Club

Ancaster Scrabble club continues to meet every Wednesday in the sports and social club from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Highest scorers from 5 meetings were Bob Rodgers 5169, Jean Bottomley 5029 and Merryl Day 4708.

This month £50 was donateed to the Air Ambulance Fund.

New players whatever their ability always very welcome.

Ancaster Ladies

Ancaster Ladies Club enjoyed their outing to Woodland Waters during August. This month they will meet in the Social Room Angel Court 8.00pm on September 18. All ladies very welcome.

Restoration Appeal

A total of £602.00 was raised towards the Restoration Appeal for St Martin's Church Ancaster from a coffee morning held at Old Hall Farm Sudbrook.

Thanks to everyone who helped and especially Eric for the use of his home

Ancaster Fellowship

Ancaster Fellowship (formerly Mother's Union) will next meet at the home of Frances on September 16 where favourite recipes will be shared. For further details please telephone 01400 231145.

Parish Office hours

The Ancaster/Wilsford Group parish office at the Rectory is open Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 12 noon. Outside these hours there is an answerphone for messages and an emergency number to ring if necessary. The Rectory phone number is 01400 231145. The office email is ancasterparishoffice@btinternet.com

Nora retires at 102!

Ancaster's senior Calendar Girl Nora Hardwick aged 102 is retiring as organiser of the very popular weekly Whist Drives and someone is needed to take over from her if they are to continue.



Nora started running the whist drives in 1999 and since then they have run on most Mondays throughout the years. Every year profits from the drives are donated to local charities, including the parish hall improvements, the Ambucopter and the Surgery. In 2008, £420 was donated towards the Church spire renovations.



Every week up to 30 people from Ancaster, Wilsford, Grantham, Sleaford and Heckington attend to enjoy and evening of whist, a chat, refreshments and a raffle.



Nora thanked everyone who helped her on a Monday, with a special mention for Bob and Olive Rodgers she said "they have been my chief helpers, but I would also like to thank others who support and help with the washing up"



On the final whist drive there were 19 players. Highest scorer was Ken Rainthorpe with 175. Other winners included Trevor Allen, Sheila Chambers, Kathy McDermid, Pearl Rasdall and Thelma Cram. Six hand partner drive Kath Hix and Ken Rainthorpe.



If anyone is interested in taking over the running of the Whist Drives, they can contact Nora on 01400 230712. If someone does take over Nora would like to attend, but just as a normal player

Tattershall Village Hall

Tattershall Village Hall UpdateProceeds from the August Car Boot sale were £648 for ongoing village hallprojects and many thanks to all those who helped and supported the event.
One of the projects for which the funds raised will be used is to continue with the resurfacing of the car park area. Don’t forget to put in your diary the Ham and Chine Supper:Saturday 18th October 7pm for 7-30pm startA most interesting and humorous guest speaker will be Mrs. Sally Smithson who will give a light-hearted talk on her life as a vet.This is a very popular event; tickets £6 are available from Cindy Avison on 01526 342846

Tattershall Village Hall

Tattershall Village Hall UpdateProceeds from the August Car Boot sale were £648 for ongoing village hallprojects and many thanks to all those who helped and supported the event.
One of the projects for which the funds raised will be used is to continue with the resurfacing of the car park area. Don’t forget to put in your diary the Ham and Chine Supper:Saturday 18th October 7pm for 7-30pm startA most interesting and humorous guest speaker will be Mrs. Sally Smithson who will give a light-hearted talk on her life as a vet.This is a very popular event; tickets £6 are available from Cindy Avisonon 01526 342846

First Responders

Suzanne and Myles Thorne of Tattershall are so very grateful to the LIVES First Responders who responded to 999 calls for their young son Kyle (now 20 months) who suffers from Tracheoesophagal-Fistula - a TOSS baby.
Kyle suffers from this rare birth defect, his wind pipe was collapsed when born and was repaired when he was just one day old putting him in intensive care for two weeks.
This condition can cause Kyle occasions when he is unable to breathe with reflux pushing on the food pipe, at other times he is unable to swallow.
He has been a very poorly baby but the Thorne’s have found Great Ormond Street Hospital were able to diagnose and give excellent advice.
But Suzanne has needed to phone 999 a few times when Kyle has had breathing difficulties and has been very grateful for local First Responders who responded so quickly. In one instant the Responders were there in 6 minutes while it took 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.
“If it wasn’t for them he would not be here” said Suzanne. “Kyle is such a happy little boy most of the time but it is quite frightening when he has an attack and the 1st Responders have been absolutely wonderful”.
Realising that the voluntary group has to raise funds Suzanne organised a Coffee Afternoon at her home in Abbey Close inviting friends and neighbours.
“We put a marquee up and provided lots of sandwiches, cakes and coffee” said Suzanne.
There was also a raffle and thanks must go to local businesses Green’s, Michelle’s, Somerfield and John’s who so kindly donated prizes. Also there were stalls from Avon, Body Shop, Phoenix Cards and Candlelight who all donated a percentage of their sales.
Fortunately the weather was kind and over 40 adults plus 32 children turned out to make a very successful afternoon which raised in excess of £300 pounds for Coningsby and Tattershall First Responders.

Bats in the Pingle

During the last few weeks Coningsby Pingle Local Nature Reserve has had a variety of visitors who have walked the paths around the ponds, fed the ever eager ducks and maybe enjoyed a picnic.
There was unfortunately a “downed” bat which was rescued by Helen Scarborough.
The tiny male Pipistrelle bat was so hungry he ate over 20 mealworms the first night in captivity! Hopefully he will soon be up to weight and ready for release.
The Pipistrelle is the most common bat in Britain with an average body span of 3.5 cm, a wing span of 19.25 cm and weight of 3.8 grams.
They emerge from their roosts relatively early during the evening compared to other bats and return to their roost after a couple of hours after hunting for small moths, gnats and other small insects. They may emerge again later for another feed and a Pipistrelle may consume up to 3,000 insects in one night!
They are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
The next event at the Pingle will be the 9th annual Drawing Competition, part of the National Big Draw. This will be on 11th October from 10.00am until midday and is open to all age groups.
Prizes will be awarded to children and local artist Christine Pengelly will be there for advice and assistance.
The Campaign for Drawing started 9 years ago and is held in a wide variety of places across the country, the aim is for people to enjoy drawing and sketching while observing what is around them. www.thebigdraw.org.uk
Anyone interested in the Pingle, or who would like to help, can ring Jean 01526 342022

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Darren Darby Memorial Fund

There are a few spaces left if you would like to participate in the annual Classic Vehicle Rally organised by the Darren Darby Memorial Fund. Sunday 14th September 2008. Classic cars, motorcycles, military or commercial vehicles are more than welcome to show but you must contact Pat or Ray immediately.
Entry forms are available from Pat & Ray Darby 01526 353183
The event takes place this year at Thorpe Camp, courtesy of Mike Hodgson
There will be all the usual stalls, cakes, games, preserves, home-made sweets,.etc and there is free admission to Thorpe Camp museum and grounds which will be open at 12 midday.
Darren died in a motor bike accident in 1999 aged 31. Since then his family have had an annual rally to raise funds towards the charities close to the young fire-retainer’s heart. These are the Lincolnshire Autistic Society, Fire Service Benevolent Fund and LIVES First Responders.
It is always a good day out, everyone welcome plus many trophies awarded for the various classes of vehicle.

More Vandalism

Deliberate vandalism hit a pensioner’s home in Tattershall High Street early on Saturday morning for the second time in three weeks.
Mr Robert Breislin, a local qualified diver, went into the Horncastle canal by Butts Bridge to recover coping stone which had been removed from his Mother’s front garden wall. The heavy stone had literally been removed from it’s a bonding , carried the length of the house and garden ands dumped in the water three weeks ago.
Early Saturday morning brainless vandals knocked another two stones off, also removing a layer of bricks.
“My Mum keeps an immaculate front garden” said Robert “it’s heart breaking that tanked up idiots leaving the local pubs should do this sort of thing to someone who has a pride in their home. This could not have been done by kids, the stones are too heavy – it’s just mindless hooligans”.

1st Anniversary Celebration

The United Methodist Church, Coningsby are having a celebratory 1st Anniversary weekend 6/7th September.
Saturday (6th) from 10.00am – 12noon there will be a Coffee Morning which includes a cake stall, gifts, raffle and charity stalls.
Sunday (7th) at 10.30am the new Minister Rev’d Colin Watkins will be preaching for the first time in the circuit. At 6.00pm the Rev’d Jonathan Hustler will lead a service of Holy Communion.
Everyone is invited to come along where a warm welcome will be extended.

Coningsby & District Show

Have you collected your schedule from local shops or committee members ready for the show on 13th September and entry forms should be in by 10th (or you pay double entry fee!)
There really is something for everyone to exhibit with 14 annual trophies to be awarded from fruit & vegetables, flowers, baking & preserves, crafts, and many children’s classes.
Perhaps you, or your group, club, might like to enter this year’s competition for the static “Scarecrow in Space” – it can be any size and you can let your imagination run riot for a
spaceman or scary alien!
How about entering the art section – new this year. “A painting in any medium incl’ pastels. Or a photograph “village life” or “all creatures great and small” which can be in colour or black and white.
Do you know your onions? Any vegetable from the humble potato or the longest runner bean , any fruit you can manage to hide from the family, or, maybe your pride is in flowers, garden or pot, there are 15 classes to be judged.
Baking and preserves offer a large choice from home made bread to ginger cake.
Children’s choices are in three age groups, something for any age and children can also enter adult classes. Finally there is the floral art and crafts, definitely something for everyone to have a go.
Exhibits need to be in the Coningsby Community Hall between 8.00am and 10.30 prompt when the judging will start. Doors open to the public at 2.00am, refreshments available organised by Coningsby and Tattershall W.I. Any exhibits not collected by 4.00pm will be auctioned which starts at 4.15 pm.

Paints, Pencils & Paper.

Each Wednesday evening, between 7.00pm and 9.00pm Coningsby Art Group meet at Coningsby Post Office to enjoy drawing/painting . They tend to “do their own thing” , sometimes sketching, sometimes painting, choosing their own subject and using which ever medium they prefer.
A small group, new members would be very welcome. It costs just £1 per session to cover any expenses.
If you keep promising yourself to do some painting at home but never get round to it now is the opportunity to sort out your paints, pencils and paper and have a couple of hours in an informal, friendly group.
Ring Roz 01526 345456