Dunholme Village
COMMUNITY NEWS
Background picture taken of havesting in a corn field on Honeyholes Lane August 2014
Background picture taken of havesting in a corn field on Honeyholes Lane August 2014
Dunholme Luncheon Club
The volunteers are looking forward to seeing all our diners again when Luncheon Club resumes on Tuesday 17th September, following the Summer break.
The Luncheon Club committee would also like to say “thank you” to the family of the late Brenda Wood for kindly donating 50% of the collection taken in Brenda’s memory to the club.
Lindsay Blaikie Chairperson 078 1108 3856
Welton Village Library and Community Hub
Based at Manor Park, Hackthorn Road Welton LN2 3PA
Monday 12noon to 5pm, Tuesday 9:30am to 2:30pm
Wednesday & Saturday 10am to 12 noon
What an exciting time we had in August in the library! The month saw lots of children coming with their families to be part of the Summer Reading Challenge, some were already enthusiastic readers whilst others were just setting out, with all hopefully on their lifelong journey of enjoying books. The challenge finishes as the schools return and we will then be in contact with those who read all 6 books, that may take a few weeks but rest assured we will be arranging presentations at local school assemblies or at the library for pre school children and others who don’t attend a local school. We will also be announcing the winners of our various colouring and design a book cover competitions, again we will be in touch re these and updates will be made on our facebook page.
We had a fantastic archaeology event for six to ten year olds which the participants really enjoyed as they found artefacts in the sand and soil, washing identifying and piecing together. We will repeat this event in October and confirm a date in next months report.
Events this month see us continuing our weekly storytime which has been a great success with local parents, carers and youngsters. These are held each Tuesday at 9:30am, just come along and let the young ones enjoy, as we move into school term time we are anticipating lots of pre-school interest!
We have a storytime and craft event for children of all ages on Saturday 14th September starting at 10:30am celebrating the birth week of Roald Dahl with the intriguing subject ‘James and the Giant Bugs’. What will volunteer crafter Avril think up this time?
Finally the welcome return of our Community Hub talks, on Tuesday 24th September at 2pm when we have local expert Brian Holman speaking on an ‘Introduction to Herbs’. As always everyone is welcome, free admission with a retiring collection for library and community hub funds.
Mike
Library Volunteer
Welton Scout and Guide Hut committee
September 2024
The committee have been enjoying a few weeks well earned rest, but our next meeting will be Thursday September 12th at 8pm – if you feel you could help support the committee,and all the children that use the hut, with fund raising or ways to create funds, or just to see what we’re about- we would love to see you!
We are desperately looking to get parents whose children use the hut, to come along. We’re noticeably short on numbers and there are a few of us due to retire soon. If more people join it spreads out the work, but on the whole, just a few hours a month to attend the meeting, is all that is required.
Our next charity clothing collection is on 19th November, and we will collect the week previously during unit opening times and the weekend too. Times to be released soon. Anything you donate is really appreciated.
Sharon Hall
Chairperson
Congratulations to our three lucky winners from the July draw.
1st Prize No 037 £50 Katherine Coull
2nd Prize No 022 £25 Robin Watchorn
3rd Prize No 020 £10 Glyn Jones
It has been quite an exciting time for the Lottery in July. We say a BIG welcome to those six people who joined at the Dunholme Fete. The more people that join the more prize money, more money goes into the Community Pot and we get a step nearer to St Chad’s Church being re-ordered. So it is a win, win, win situation. Talking about the Community Pot we were able to donate money to the Dunholme Playgroup to purchase much needed play equipment for the children and a bit of help with the replacement fence that is going to be replaced. So you see that there is a lot of good going on in the Community, and long may it continue. Do you want to come on board and help by investing in a number???
Get in touch soonest.
Margaret 866245
Mark 07796004462
Glyn 862358
St Barnabas
We would like to introduce our latest In Memory Appeal for 2024, Feathers from Above.
At St Barnabas we recognise the importance for those in our local Lincolnshire communities (not just those touched by Hospice care) to remember their loved ones. Every two years we present an ironwork campaign, which consists of a bespoke, handmade ironwork that can be displayed at home, or outside in the garden. Our previous In Memory campaigns include the Forget me Nots at Lincoln Castle, Dragonflies at Doddington Hall, and Forever in our Hearts at the Deans Green, Lincoln Cathedral.
This year, we are proud to be working with local artist Kevin Baumber who has designed and created our incredible feather ironwork. Feathers from Above will be presented in the beautiful surroundings of Aubourn Hall, Gardens and Grounds from Thursday 2nd May to Sunday 19th May, 10am - 4pm. This will include the 1,000 feather ironworks forming a stunning interactive display of art. It offers a wonderful day out to enjoy the grounds at times that are not usually open to the public.
In addition to the day experiences, on the evenings of Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of May, we will be hosting special opportunities of reflection. This will consist of, ambient music, a live saxophonist, welcome refreshments, and a display our supporters’ dedications.
A feather ironwork is available to purchase for £40, which includes an engraved tag of your loved one for you to keep forever.
If you are interested in coming along to any of our Feather from Above events or would like to purchase a feather, please visit our St Barnabas website.
Deborah Yarwood
Fundraising Officer
M . 07785727114/01522 540300
StBarnabasHospice.co.uk
AND IS SPONSORED BY THE DUNHOLME PARISH COUNCIL