Estate blazing a trail with firewood quality and other Neighbourhood News

The Government announced last week plans to ban the burning of ‘wet’ wood, coal, and high sulphur fuels as a heat source.

Bags of logs sold in DIY stores, garden centres, and petrol stations often contain wet wood, which produces more pollution and smoke.

However, Revesby Estate has been awarded national accreditation for the standard of its firewood.

The estate has become certified by the Woodsure’s ‘Ready to Burn’ scheme – the UK’s only quality assurance scheme for pre-packed woodfuel products.

The Government-backed initiative guarantees that logs sold as woodfuel meet quality standards based on the moisture levels of the logs, as well as the source and size of the wood.

Revesby completed a process of rigorous audits and, as a result, is one of only three suppliers in Lincolnshire to be awarded the ‘Ready to Burn’ status.

BURGH LE MARSH

* Dance Fit

The Dance Fit group on Wednesday afternoons offers music and fitness at Burgh Baptist Community Church.

Dance yourself fit to a variety of music from 2-3pm, and step lively for line dancing from 3-4pm. Beginners’ tuition is available.

Enquiries to 01754 810105.

* Friendship group

The Phoenix Group offers support and friendship for those facing loneliness from various circumstances, and prayer is available if desired. The group also has outings to different venues and guest speakers from time to time.

Meetings are held at Burgh Baptist Community Church on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12pm.

Enquiries to 01754 762098.

* Knit and Natter

The Knit and Natter group offers the chance to enhance your needlework or share your skills while meeting new people.

The group meets at Burgh Baptist Community Church on Thursdays from 2-4pm.

Enquiries to 01754 811260.

* Parish nursing

Burgh Baptist Community Church hosts a coffee morning and parish nurse session every Friday from 10am to 12pm.

Visit parish nurse Adele Pratt for health advice, a blood pressure check, and tips on weight management and wellbeing.

No appointment necessary.

The team is also available for support and prayer if desired.

Scones and hot drinks are available, along with a warm welcome.

Burgh Baptist Community Church now also hosts a parish nurse session on Tuesday from 2-4pm at Burgh Library and Community Hub. No appointments necessary.

* Keep Fit with Fun

Keep Fit with Fun sessions are held in the Women’s Institute Hall, in Orby Road, every Friday from 11am to 12pm.

It features easy exercise to music from the 60s and 70s.

Enquiries to 07983 709656.

CHAPEL ST LEONARDS

* Fitness

Keep Fit with Fun sessions are held in the village hall every Monday from 10-11am.

Expect easy exercise to 60s and 70s music.

Enquiries to 07983 709656.

WALK

* Session

The Mark’s Tuesday Walking Group meets for its next session at The Lookout, in Winthorpe, on Tuesday, February 18, at 10am.

Walks last until 11am and are followed by tea and coffee.

SPILSBY

* Royal British Legion

The Spilsby and District Branch of the Royal British Legion held its latest monthly meeting at the Nelson Butt, Spilsby, on Wednesday.

Members heard that the branch has been invited to attend an event marking the 75th anniversary of the loss of Avro Lancaster PB476 12 Squadron Bomber Command.

It will take place at the crash site – off the A16 near Ulceby Cross – on Wednesday, March 4. Three members are due to attend.

It was also noted that the branch has also been invited to attend a re-dedication service at the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Spalding, on Sunday, May 3, at 3pm. This will include the dedication of the new Standard for Lincolnshire. Further details will be announced.

Members heard that president Ron Worth went to a veteran’s breakfast at the Premier Inn, Skegness. Any veterans wishing to attend can contact the Premier Inn on 01754 809994 for future dates.

The next branch meeting will be held at the Nelson Butt on Wednesday, March 18, at 7.30pm

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