Questions and Answers.........

Part 1. http://www.independentvoice.co.uk/Marianne_overton_questions.html

and

Part 2. http://www.independentvoice.co.uk/Marianne_overton_questions_part_2.html

New Leaflet

http://www.independentvoice.co.uk/members/m_overton/Mariannes_leaflet.pdf

and

http://www.independentvoice.co.uk/members/m_overton/Mariannes_leaflet_2.pdf

APRIL NEWS 2010

Welbourn Village Hall reopened with razmataz on Saturday after a £1/3m makeover. We had a small core team who worked their socks off, but huge support from the Parish Council and the whole community. It has built-in facilities for talks, an IT suite and both halls open out onto patios. Booking open now.

Launch of new U3A
A huge crowd arrived at the launch of the new U3A in Wellingore last week. Rosemary King and Ruth Broughton gave an encouraging speech, fifty new members signed up and a core committee was established.

The inaugural meeting for all will be in Wellingore Memorial Hall on Friday 7th May at 2pm. New members welcome.

Welbourn Primary School
In his last week, headteacher Stephen Horsely unveiled a fantastic mosaic based on the historical and wildlife interest of the village. Children completed it after school with the help of parent and governor experts.

Invitation
Branston Business Network: Chris Mountain is giving us a guided “behind the scenes” tour of Caythorpe Recycling Centre on Tuesday April 13th 3-4.30pm. Limited places on this fascinating visit, so please drop me a note.

Your opinion wanted...

Nocton Dairies

Last date for comments on the amended plans is April 9th. The application is expected to go to committee on April 27th 5pm at NKDC offices in Sleaford.
www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline
Click to agree to the conditions, type in the code 09/1040/FUL.

Branston Methodist Ladies’ Fellowship

People came from far and wide for a wonderful celebration of 70 years of Methodist Ladies’ fellowship. Great singing from the Lincoln Ladies Choir, good company and good food!

Lincoln 10K

Sarah Moody from Branston is raising funds to do conservation work with me in Africa later this year. Our little team managed to get round the 10K in 81minutes and raised over £1000. Next event is on Friday 9th Branston.


David Attenborough pointed out how important is some knowledge of biology to decisions by our MP’s and in our everyday lives. He also talked about the value of allowing children hands-on experience to inspire an interest in the natural world, as he had done as a child: Sounds like he thinks I am on the right track!

Easter Activities

Cliff Villages visit to PGL 6/7th April Free, sponsored by the cluster of Parish Councils. Limited numbers. Book now with Greg Trippet. 01522 870252

West Kesteven Wildlife Watch This is the junior part of the Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB. There is a group in Branston and I help run this local group. The new calendar of activities for people aged 8-13 is out and youngsters are welcome. Come on Sunday April 25th at Ancaster for a walk in a wild, wet meadow. Ring or e-mail for a calendar.

Go For It! Mon12 - Thurs15 for those aged 11–19 at the North Kesteven Sports Centre 2-5pm and North Hykeham Youth Centre 5-8pm. Book katrina.thurlow@lincolnshire.gov.uk 01522 680034

Two Free Energy Advice Surgeries

Friday. April 30, in the Memorial Hall, Newark Road, North Hykeham, 10am - 6pm.
Saturday. May 1st The Source, Southgate, Sleaford, 9am - 5pm.

Two Useful Numbers you can use
• For Highways repairs
01522 782070
• For roadside clean-up
01529 414155
www.visitlincolnshire.com

Like to join in the Big Tidy Britain Campaign on St George’s Day,
April 23rd?

Let me know

Events from the April Diary

1st 12.15pm Potterhanworth School Opening of the new extension

1st Washingborough children’s centre to open

8th 7.30pm at The Chequers, Potterhanworth
information evening on the dairies, need to book with Marianne or Julie Parry as the function room will take 70 maximum.

9th Waggon & Horses Branston Chilli and Potatoe, Quiz and Auction £5 Ticket draw
to raise funds for young carer Sarah Moody

13th 3pm Visit to Caythorpe Recycling Centre

23rd St George’s Day Tidy Britain campaign
and Special events in Sleaford Market 10am -3pm Friday and Saturday

25th 10am West Kesteven Wildlife Watch and RSPB Explorers on Orchids and meadows at Moor Closes Reserve, Ancaster

26th 7pm Branston Parish Meeting at Branston Hall Hotel

27th 5pm Nocton Dairy Planning to be heard at NKDC, Sleaford NG34 7EF

28th 1.20pm Branston Community College Question time


See you soon! Very best wishes for a healthy and happy Springtime!