Two hundred new carp and other Neighbourhood News

An historic estate between Boston and Skegness has replenished its fishery with 200 new carp, as part of a structured restocking programme at the site.
Just some of the 200 new carp at Revesby Estate.Just some of the 200 new carp at Revesby Estate.
Just some of the 200 new carp at Revesby Estate.

The new arrivals at Revesby Estate are currently residing in special ‘growing on’ ponds. They will be transferred to the main fishing lake once they hit their target weight.

Revesby Estate fisheries manager Tom Winspear, said: “Our mission is to give our members the perfect fishing experience and our restocking programme allows us to do just that.

“One of the main aims of recreational fishing is to catch the biggest fish possible and, by using our ‘growing on’ ponds to grow the fish up to size, we are able to stock the main reservoir up with lots of big fish for members to enjoy!”

He added: “We look forward to seeing our 200 new carp grow and hopefully we’ll see our members catching some record-breaking fish in the near future!”

BOSTON

* Women’s Institute

Burton Corner Women’s Institute has (WI) held its annual meeting.

President Elizabeth Marriott opened the session, welcoming all, but in particular the group’s WI adviser Marilyn.

Correspondence and information about forthcoming events were then presented, including: details about the WI annual raffle, a reminder about Amber Hill WI’s birthday party and the Fishtoft Fun day, and final details of the Newark theatre trip.

It was reported that the group’s recent lunch at Boston College was excellent, and many who went have expressed a desire to go again.

Supper was then served, during which members took part in a quiz (one of three on the day). The drawing of the raffle and presentation of birthday gifts followed.

Treasurer Sally Wilkinson then presented the financial statement and treasurer’s report, after which Susan Coda gave the annual report, and Elizabeth Marriott the president’s address.

Thanks were given to all members who have supported the planning and running of the group’s year.

Myra Upton was then elected as the president for the forthcoming year.

Jean Atterby presented Elizabeth and Susan with flowers from members to thank them for their work while in office.

Flowers and gifts were then presented to other members who have helped during the past year.

The overall item competition winner for the year was announced as Jayne Morris; while the overall bloom of the month winner was revealed to be Janet Panther.

The monthly competition winners were Jean (item) and Trish Broughton (bloom).

The next meeting will take place at the Riddlington Centre, in Boston, on Monday, April 12, at 7.15pm.

The speaker will be Paul Barwell from the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service.

New members welcome.

* U3A

Boston U3A held its first monthly meeting at it new venue, The Danny Flear Community Centre.

More than 140 members attended the event. It featured an illustrated talk

from Stephen Lovell on the subject of Cuba, covering such areas as the nation’s history, architecture, and culture.

DONINGTON

* Easter crafting

Donington Library will hold an Easter crafting session on Tuesday, April 7, from 10am to 12pm.

The cost is £2 per child, with no charge for accompanying adults. The price includes all necessary equipment, plus a drink and a biscuit.

The library asks for booking in advance. Reservations, lasting for five days, can be made via the library’s Facebook page.

GOSBERTON

* Festival

Volunteers are needed for St Peter and St Paul’s Church Flower and Craft Festival, due to run from Saturday, April 25, to Sunday, May 3.  

This could be just a few hours to help on the stalls, in the cafe, and with the baking.  

Volunteers are also needed to tidy the church after the flower arrangers have finished on Friday, April 24.

In addition, donations towards the tombola and the raffle table would be welcomed. Tombola donations must be within at least six months of the sell-by date and must be unopened.  

Boxes for both the raffle and tombola prizes will be placed at the back of the church


CLOUGH & RISEGATE

* Concert

The musical evening scheduled for Saturday, March 21, at the Gosberton Clough Methodist Church has been postponed.

A new date has yet to be set.

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