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.

BOSTON

* REME

The next meeting of the Lincolnshire branch of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps (REME) will take place at the Drill Hall, in Main Ridge West, Boston, on Tuesday, March 3, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

The session will be the group’s annual general meeting. A bar, buffet, and banter is promised.

All serving and past members of REME are welcome.

Enquiries to 01754 874200 or [email protected]

* Millennium Probus

The Boston Millennium Probus Club welcomed Royal Navy veteran Doug Hern when it held its latest meeting.

Doug, a former Donington Grammar School pupil, spoke about witnessing the early nuclear tests in the Pacific Ocean more than 60 years ago,

He said the radiation from the blast meant they could see their bones and described the heat as immediate.

After this life-changing experience, Doug joined other veterans in the 1960s in forming the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association.

He was introduced by club president Malcolm Shields and thanks were expressed by Probian Des Johnson.

GOSBERTON

* Books and coffee

Gosberton Public Hall book club and coffee morning was well-attended last Monday.

The next session will be on Monday, March 2, from 9.30-11.30am.

* Good Companion’s

Gosberton’s Good Companion’s Club enjoyed bingo when it met at the Public Hall on Tuesday afternoon.

Arthur Gold and Les Stevenson acted as callers, Heather Pym and Ann Gorbutt sold tickets, and Lilian Crunkhorn and Edna Richardson organised a raffle.

Members served refreshments.

* Ash Wednesday

There will be an Ash Wednesday Holy Communion in the Church of St Peter and St Paul today (Wednesday, February 26) at 7.30pm.

A Lent course following the Stations of the Cross will begin on Friday, March 6, at 7pm.

* Fun and Fellowship

Gosberton Baptist Church’s next Fun and Fellowship on a Friday session will take place at the home of Des and Rene Curtis on Friday, February 28, at 2pm.

Enquiries to 01775 850945.

* World Day of Prayer

Gosberton Methodist Church will hold a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 6, at 2pm.

This year’s theme Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk has been prepared in Zimbabwe.

There will be refreshments and a bring and buy stall. 

CLOUGH & RISEGATE

* Bible study

The Woodbine Bible study meets at the home of Mary Burton each Monday at 2pm.

Recently it has been studying Bible texts with reference to their Jewish origins.

New members welcome.

For more information, email Mary Burton on [email protected]

WYBERTON

* Fundraiser

A clairvoyance night is to be held in Wyberton in aid of Boston’s John Fielding School.

It will take place at Wyberton Sports and Social Club on Friday, April 17, from 7.30-10pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm.

There will also be a raffle, cake stall, and a bar

Proceeds from the event will go towards outdoor equipment and the sensory garden at the school’s future site (planned for 2021).

Tickets must be purchased in advance. They are priced at £10 and are available from Emily Dickson on 07563 301238 and Katy Lane on 07473 825444.

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