Poultry club holds latest show and other Neighbourhood News

There were 180 entries put forward of young stock hatched in 2019, with about 30 egg entries.

The Champion was a white call duck shown by J. Kay & Sons, of Retford, which also had Best Bantam Hard Feather with a Furness Old English Game and the Best Soft Feather Bantam, with a mottled Pekin. Stuart Kay, from the family, is pictured above with daughter Alexa, who won Best Juvenile with a blue Pekin bantam.

It is hoped that many of the winners from the event will appear at the club’s summer shows, starting with Woodhall Spa in May.

Schedules will be available nearer the time at www.eastofenglandpoultryclub.org

The main Trophy Show will be at Horncastle on Sunday, March 29.

ALFORD

* Community

A reminder that a free two-day community information event is to be held at Alford Corn Exchange this Friday and Saturday, January 24 and 25, from 10am to 1pm.

It will be a chance to see what is going on in the Alford area.

To promote your club, group, organisation, or to have a stall at the event (at a cost of £2.50 per day), email [email protected]

BURGH LE MARSH

* Dance exercise

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.

INGOLDMELLS

* Quiz

A quiz night with supper is to be held at Ingoldmells Church Hall on behalf of Addlethorpe Parish Church on Saturday, January 25, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

It will feature a Lincolnshire sausage and mash bake (or with vegetarian sausage), various desserts, tea and coffee at £8 per person.

Anyone wanting to drink alcohol at the event is asked to bring their own.

STICKFORD

* Village Halls Week

Stickford Community Centre will mark Village Halls Week with an open event on Saturday, January 25, from 3pm.

A Year in the Life of Stickford, a film made by local man Harold Houldershaw in 1993, will be shown at 5pm. A supper of soup and sandwiches will follow.

The free event will showcase the community centre’s activities and facilities.

Chairman Jean James said: “Stickford Community Centre is a huge part of our community. It plays host to social gatherings, village groups, a nursery and fundraising events. These things just wouldn’t happen in Stickford if we didn’t have our hall and our dedicated volunteers that keep it going.”

WALK

* Session

The Mark’s Tuesday Walking Group will meet at The Storehouse, in North Parade, Skegness, on Tuesday, January 28, at 10am.

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

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