SEPTEMBER NEWS 2010

Coleby Play Park

Congratulations to Cathy Ainsworth, Karen Appleton, Julie Martin and to many supporters of the Coleby Play Area, who have worked steadily over a long time. The park will be installed by September 17^th and the launch is on Friday 24^th Sept 3-30pm. All welcome.

Branston play area

Well done to all involved in planning, funding and fund-raising for the new play area, now in place. I wrote in support and LCC contributed £15,000 of the £56k needed. This is an important investment in our young people.

Sue Lord

Congratulations to Sue Lord for outstanding services to Mrs Smith’s Cottage. Below: Presentation at our recent AGM.

NKDC at 99.3%

This year NK residents are the best Council Tax payers in the country and our rates are among the lowest. NKDC collected 99% of that due, taking a fair and diligent approach

Leadenham Music Festival

Tom Lane and helpers organised a fantastic three day music festival at The George, in Leadenham. Top musicians came from all over the country to play country and western, rock and jazz. Hundreds of people flocked in for all or part of the event, hosted by Michael & Karin Willgoose.

Harmstock

Congratulations to hosts, Julie and Alison on another brilliant annual 2-day event over the bank holiday weekend at the Thorold Arms in Harmston, raising funds for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Their website has events or ring 01522 720358.

Cycling for LIVES

Stuart Suddaby, of LIVES, cycled 200 miles in 2 days to raise funds for LIVES, arriving back at Harmston in high winds at around 8pm for the finale of Harmstock. Fantastic effort. If you would like to add sponsorship or a donation to LIVES in the Cliff Villages, it is very easy. Google “Just giving Navenby” and select the first option. It works well. www.justgiving.be/NavenbyFirstResponderGroup

Welbourn 10K and Fun Run

Well done to everyone who took part and to the organisers, Chris Smith and Dave Raynes who did a brilliant job. 186 people entered and about £800 raised for Help for Heroes and the smart new Welbourn Village Hall. Hospitality followed at the Joiner’s

Sue Lord

Congratulations to Sue Lord for outstanding services to Mrs Smith’s Cottage. Below: Presentation at our recent AGM.