News and Events for the Coming Months

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Iron In The Blood
Bob Oakes, resident in Dunholme and Artist Blacksmith at Cold Hanworth Forge, has published his autobiography entitled; ‘IRON IN THE BLOOD’ it is a fascinating account of a lifetimes career in one of the oldest crafts known to mankind. Bob however does not shoe horses, the realm of farriery is now regarded a separate occupation, therefore leaving the blacksmith to work at his anvil creating architectural and sculptural work of national acclaim.
Recent commissions have produced the reproduction mediaeval ironwork made when English Heritage transformed Dover Castle to as it would have looked in the Twelfth Century; Bob and his team manufactured the decorative hinges and locks for thirty seven items of oak furniture and also the beautiful gates and screens that adorn the Chancel of the ‘King’s Chapel.
The highly skilled restoration, conservation of historical and period ironwork; the design, manufacture of garden sculpture and hand forged items of an artistic nature and the world renowned three day teaching courses in basic blacksmithing techniques all make Cold Hanworth Forge and Blacksmithing school a must place to visit.  Please however phone Bob on 01673 866700 in order to arrange a trip to the forge. Demonstrations and illustrated talks for interest groups and parties can also be booked in advance. ‘Iron in the Blood’ is a wonderful read; full of humorous anecdotes and experiences; it can be purchased from Dunholme Post Office or Cold Hanworth Forge price £9.95.
For more information and images of work please visit Bob’s website; www.teachblacksmithing.com.

Welton & Dunholme Residents Group
Acis Group The next Welton & Dunholme residents group meeting
Monday 20th February6:30-7:30pm
Dunholme Village Hall
Elaine Ward Resident Involvement Officer Acis Group Tel: 01427 675806
Mob: 07770 704085
Email: elaine.ward@acisgroup.co.uk
Web: www.acisgroup.co.uk

Dunholme Indoor Bowls Club

Dunholme Indoor Bowls Club – This year our nominated charity for the year is the Air Ambulance, The Boxing Day & New Year Day bowls drives have already raised over £400. Our next major tournament day is on the 4th. March. Entries for this are now being accepted.Our next free open days are being held on the 11th. & 18th. February, from 10.00 – 12.00 in the Bowls Club, Honeyholes Lane, Dunholme. Come and have a go it’s FREE and you might enjoy it. Janet Wright 01673 861683

FASTER INTERNET CONNECTION FOR DUNHOLME AND WELTON

The only way for our region will get faster broadband connection is for BT to install fibre optic cables. BT has promised to do this throughout the country but only if there is sufficient numbers in the area who want it.

Unfortunately the Welton exchange has not been upgraded yet, but there is an option to vote for our exchange to be upgraded. As I understand it, if enough people vote for a specific exchange to be upgraded, then BT will consider it. At present only 75 people out of a possible 3206 users have voted for Welton to be upgraded. That's only 2.4%.
It would be for the long term benefit of people in this area, and BT will also donate £5,000 of computer equipment to a local community project.

So if you want faster broadband internet connection go to the site below and vote.
http://www.racetoinfinity.bt.com/

EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2012

Dunholme WI
Our meeting this month is on February 8th at 7.30pm. We hold our meetings in the Jubilee room of the Dunholme Village Hall. The speaker will be Mandy Murphy giving a talk on Papercraft. All those attending should bring a pair of scissors and glue.
This Month Competition : “Colour a Doily”
Roll Call : “My Favourite Main Meal”
Teas served by Alma Smith and Joyce Smallwood.
Janice Ritchie 01673 861172

Bingo at the Dunholme Old School
After a lengthy layoff over Christmas and the New Year Bingo will start again in the Dunholme Old School Centre on Tuesday February 14th and the 28th. Eyes down is 1.45pm.
Everyone is welcomeJanice Ritchie 01673 861172

Jumble Sale
On Saturday 18th February 2012 a Jumble Sale will be held at Dunholme Village Hall. The sale will start at 1.00pm and the proceeds of this sale will be in
aid of Dunholme St Chads C of E Primary School and Kids Club. If you have any items of Jumble that you are able to donate then please contact either Sue on 862552 or Sandra on 861956 alternatively bring it along to the hall on the morning of the sale. Any help that you are able to give will be much appreciated.Note During building work it is business as usual at 39 Honeyholes Lane so please leave all jumble outside front door as normal, thank you Sue Rawson 862552

Dunholme Ladies Club
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 2nd February 2012 starting at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Room. This will be the
A.G.M followed by a “Quiz Night”. Please make every effort to attend. Thank You. Betty Brookfield – Secretary – 861877

Dunholme Village hall

The next meeting of the Dunholme village Hall Committee will be held on Monday 13th February 2012. The meeting will take place in the Jubilee Room and start at 7.30pm
G. Rawson 862552

Dunholme Age Concern / Friendship Club
Meetings in February will be on Tuesdays 7th and 21st at 2.15pm in the Dunholme Village Hall. Anyone over the age of 55 are welcome to attend.Wynne Rollin, Secretary 01673 866751

Halfway Home Tabletop Sale
We held our lass tabletop sale for the year at Dunholme Village Hill from 1pm until 3pm on Saturday 10 December 2011. We didn't have as many people as would have hoped for through the doors but we managed to raise just over £147.00 for a much needed cause. The tombola was very successful as always and the Christmas “name the teddy” was won by a delighted local Welton lady! 1 would like to thank everybody who helped during the year al the tabletop sales we held in both Welton and Dunholme village halls. We were always lucky to get help setting out the tables and clearing up at the end. Rachel helped on the door colleting 20p entrance and my family and close friends helped on the day in the kitchen and on the tombola. Thank you to all people for any donations given during 2011, we are always very grateful and we have now started collecting items suitable for the tombola for the coming year's events. Future tabletop sale dates will soon be available so please contact Nikki Coultan on 01673 8608I9/07756283378, nikki.coultan@googlemail.com or keep your eyes open for posters In and around Welton and Dunholme.
Cheers and here's to a great 2012!!
Nikki Coultan 01673 8608I9

Impish Quilters
Impish Quilters are a friendly and enthusiastic group of Quilters and crafters that meet every second Thursday in the Dunholme Village Hall at 7.30pm. On Thursday 9th February 2012, we will be holding a sit- and- sew evening for all our members, hopefully making a mouse pin cushion. For further information on which meetings are open to visitors and to be informed of membership places or to be put onto the waiting list, please contact Moiya Wesley on 01522 680816.

Welton Gardening Club
Following on from last month which I hope inspired you to grow and enjoy your own fruit, this time vegetables come under the spotlight.
Leslie Burton from Goltho Gardens Nursery near Wragby will guide us through 'A Year in the Vegetable Garden' I hope to see you all there at 7.30pm on Monday 27th February at Welton Village Hall. New members and visitors are always very welcome.
Jenny Murfin01673 861308

Halfway Home Tabletop Sale

We held our last tabletop sale for the year at Dunholme Village Hill from 1pm until 3pm on Saturday 10 December 2011. We didn't have as many people as would have hoped for through the doors but we managed to raise just over £147.00 for a much needed cause.
The tombola was very successful as always and the Christmas “name the teddy” was won by a delighted local Welton lady! 1 would like to thank everybody who helped during the year al the tabletop sales we held in both Welton and Dunholme village halls. We were always lucky to get help setting out the tables and clearing up at the end. Rachel helped on the door colleting 20p entrance and my family and close friends helped on the day in the kitchen and on the tombola. Thank you to all people for any donations given during 2011, we are always very grateful and we have now started collecting items suitable for the tombola for the coming year's events. Future tabletop sale dates will soon be available so please contact Nikki Coultan on 01673 8608I9/07756283378, nikki.coultan@googlemail.com or keep your eyes open for posters In and around Welton and Dunholme.
Cheers and here's to a great 2012!!Nikki Coultan 01673 8608I9

Relay for Life, Lincolnshire comes to Welton

We are really hoping that as many individuals, teams and groups from Welton and surrounding communities will be able to get involved with this amazing event in some way. We would be happy to talk anyone who is interested in becoming involved or taking part in some way. We are also keen to hear from anyone who feels they may be able to support our work in some way either through sponsorship, resources, or their advice and expertise. And remember with Relay for Life – it’s not just for girls, you don’t have to wear pink and you do not have to run… any age, any ability it is a non-athletic event and everyone is very welcome! For more information please contact Caroline Swindin 01673 866133 or Katie Parkin 07905336839