Why not try Parkrun? Parkrun was the idea of Paul Swinton-Hewitt in 2004 with the first one being at Bushey in Hertfordshire. On the first Saturday of this April in Parkruns across the U.K., organised by over 8000 volunteers, over 80,000 people took part in nearly 400 parks. All U.K. Parkruns are held over a 5 kilometre (just over 3 miles) course and start at 09:00 every Saturday; what a great way to start the weekend! Gainsborough’s own Parkrun starts and finishes on the open area just below West Lindsey Leisure Centre. All of us who run/jog/walk/get fit do so for our own enjoyment/health/well-being and that is the core value of Parkrun. All ages and abilities are welcome. Many first timers walk or walk and jog, maybe with a friend or relative (or dog). Parkrun is FREE!! All you have to do is go onto the Parkrun UK website to register, print a bar code, then turn up at the start to an enthusiastic welcome from the very supportive volunteers and fellow participants. At the finish your bar code is read and your result is on your computer by the time you get home! Find details at Parkrun Gainsborough web site. There are Parkruns in many nearby towns, like Scunthorpe and Lincoln and I’ve even run Parkrun in Singapore and New Zealand! Why not give it a

go. If you want to ask me more about Parkrun, you can contact me on 01427 613998. Cheers, Cliff Middleton Find details at Parkrun Gainsborough web site.

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MORTON COMMUNITY NEWS MAY 2016

The Morton Community News is for general interest and cannot be held legally responsible for errors or omissions. NEWS ITEMS BY 10th EACH MONTH (Note change of date) News Editor ...Keith Panter, 9 Belvoir Close, Morton. 01427 679077 email krp2uk@yahoo.co.uk Treasurer: Geoff Hopkinson. 1 Southlands Avenue, Morton, Tel:811167 Distribution: Penny Lightfoot, 67 Nursery Vale, Morton. Tel 330020 The Morton Community News can also be found at, Parishes.Lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Articles and letters submitted for inclusion must include the name and address of the author and, if possible, a telephone number or email.

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ST PAUL’S CHURCH MORTON WEST LINDSEY OPEN CHURCHES FESTIVAL

During the first two week-ends of May, churches throughout West Lindsey will be open to the public and St. Paul’s church will be open 14 and 15th May between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Festival generates a lot of interest from visitors from a large area of the country, and St Paul’s has many visitors to view the stained glass windows and other features of the church. This year we are trying something a little different to try to involve the Morton Community in the festival “A Celebration of Flowers.” We are inviting you to bring to church any possessions that you have with flowers included in the design of it that you may think visitors will be interested in looking at. Suggestions are:- Ceramics, cups, saucers, plates, jugs, ornaments etc “Flower Fairy” collectables, fabrics, dresses, skirts, scarves etc. Pictures, paintings, photography, books, poetry. We will also be having four displays over the week-end that you are invited to contribute to. An art exhibition of flower paintings by local artists that could be offered for sale. Photographs of children and flowers/gardens. A collage of flowers, using any media-maximum A3 A miniature garden in a foil container. Any item can be brought to church on Friday between 3-6 p.m. to be placed on the display tables, pin board on window bottoms. Further details available from the Churchwardens Alan Clapham- 612546 or Jim Muncaster 612329. THE LABYRINTH The labyrinth was created in the field adjoining St. Paul’s Church in 2015. This year the children of Morton Trentside School have been asked to design a series of 16 panels to be placed round the Labyrinth in words and pictures of the hymn “All th ings bright and beautiful.” The panels will be A3 size on a metal support. If you would like to sponsor a panel please ask for details from either of the above two contacts, your name will be included on the panel The panels will be on displayed over the Churches Festival Weekend. During the weekend Morton Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows. Brownies and Guides will be having demonstrations and exhibitions on the field that you are invited to join in with.

Morton Village Hall Entertainment Evening This year the Morton Village Hall Management Committee is happy to welcome the Collingham Singers to perform a concert for our entertainment evening. Although the entertainment evening is a regular village event, on this occasion we are making it a fundraising concert for the "Parkinson’s Society". The program’s theme is America and musical items will feature "Rag Time", Musicals, Walt Disney and includes other popular and classical music. The Collingham singers, a Nottinghamshire choir, are in their 21st season and this will be their 5th visit to Morton. Originally formed from members of the Collingham Church Choir for a one-off concert in 1996, due to sell outs they had to put on additional performances of their first event which was a Gilbert & Sullivan concert. Over the years the choir has been asked to perform in many churches, halls and theatres. In the process they have raised many hundreds of pounds for their named charities. The choir is now 30 strong. The concert on Friday May 6th starts at 7.30 p.m. with a mid-interval break where refreshments of wine or fruit juice are served. Tickets are available in advance at £6.00 which includes a glass of wine/fruit juice. Ticket contacts: Jenny Emery on 01427 616890; Lu Middleton on 01427 613998; Geoff Hopkinson on 01427 811167 or Phil Robinson on 01427 610130. Tickets are also available at the door on the evening subject to availability at £7.00.

Forthcoming Date for the diary

Morton Feast weekend will be 8th, 9th and 10th July 2016. The committee is aiming to run the popular events of the Fun run on the Friday evening 8th, Football and tug of war tournament in the morning of 9th with the traditional stalls and events 11am – 1pm in the school and on the Sunday a Village community service at the church followed by Cricket on the playing field. Should you wish to take part or volunteer your help in any way, please contact either the Village Hall Committee or the

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Street Life All households in the area received a leaflet suggesting they join the new social website called ‘Street Life’. It is well worth taking a look at it, it is aimed at local communities to help people link up with other people in their neighbourhood. It can cover local events, lost and found, wanted and giveaways, special offers, general information, chats and anything else you might want to use it for. Please look out for notices about local events at the Village Hall, Church and Gainsborough in Streetlife, as well as in this Magazine. Streetlife.com

MORTON VILLAGE HALL AND THE 10k RUN Morton Village Hall committee were pleased to be involved with the recent Gainsborough and Morton 10k run for the third year. The run now uses the Village Hall as it's headquarters, which despite being a logistical nightmare for the run organisers having to accommodate 750 runners, it works very well. An excellent selection of 350 cakes, flapjacks and sausage rolls were provided by members of the Village Hall committee, also with donations from a few individuals. Many thanks to everyone who put their baking skills to good use! Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks were dispensed as fast as possible to the spectators while they waited for the runners to complete the course. Luckily there were enough refreshments left for the hungry athletes when they came in! The banners advertising the refreshments were kindly provided by Elite Signs, many thanks to them too, so everyone knew where they could find a drink and a bite to eat. This year the profits were shared between the Village Hall and Sport Relief. The weather was very kind again this year and spectators and runners were able to take advantage of the chairs outside the Hall. It all added to the atmosphere of being a friendly, relaxed, well organised event, one which the Village Hall hopes to be able to be part of in future years. It's an asset to the village of Morton and of course to Gainsborough.

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MORTON PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council: Anne Cater, 2 Elizabeth Close, Gainsborough DN21 2TA . Tel. 01427 617611 anne.lcdp@hotmail.co.uk

Parish Council meetings are held in the Village Hall, and begin at 6.30pm. Meetings are open to the public and there is an opportunity during the meeting for members of the public to raise questions. Questions can also be sent to the Clerk prior to the meeting.

This information is also available on the Parish Notice Board and the Parish Council website http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Morton Could residents please direct any correspondence to Morton Parish Council to Anne Cater, Clerk to the Council. Correspondence can be copied to individual parish councillors, but should always be addressed to the Council via the Clerk. Monday 16th May 2016 AGM will commence at 6pm, followed by Annual Parish Council Meeting. No Meeting June 2016 Monday 4th July 2016

SERVICES FOR MAY 1st May Parish Communion All Saints Church 10.30 a.m. 5th May Thurs Ascension Day St Paul’s Church 7.30 p.m. 8th May Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 15th May Service of the Word 9.00 a.m. 22nd May Communion Service 9.00 a.m. 29th May Communion Service 9.00 a.m. BAPTISM 13th March Lenny Charles Woolsgrove Bella Marina Taylor 27th March Thea Mai Owen Ella George Charlotte Ward FUNERALS 18th March Vera Nye 29th March Maureen Janet Hill (A regular attendant at St Paul’s, Maureen will be remembered as a member of the Mothers Union. Together with her late husband Derek, our former long serving Church Warden, she helped organise many fund raising events) ********************************** ***** A CELEBRATION OF FLOWERS 14/15TH MAY FOR W.L.D.C. OPEN CHURCHES WEEK-END OPEN EACH DAY FROM 10 A.M.—4 P.M. An opportunity to view displays of paintings, china, books, fashion poetry all portraying the use of flowers as decoration. On the field Morton uniformed members will be holding events to join in. Also an opportunity to walk or sit by the labyrinth. Surrounding this will be 16 stands containing Morton Trentside School children’s drawings depicting the hymn “All things bright and beautiful . Take this opportuni-ty to view our church windows.

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St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local communities Morton News May 2016 St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in your local communities In our last article I shared information about our Day Therapy Services; this month I would like

to tell you about our county wide Hospice at Home service; this for the West Lindsey area being

based at our local Hospice site the George Henderson Lodge, Front Street, Morton. Hospice at Home is a free service for people with an advanced, life limiting illness who choose to be cared for in their own home and operating 7 days a week. Care is provided by a team of experienced specialist registered nurses and healthcare support workers. All care is planned with the person and their relatives/carers working closely alongside Community Nurses teams (District Nursing), GP’s and others providing care, to ensure that we are able to meet the person’s needs. As well as providing personal care for the person a major part of our role is to manage symptoms, advise and support the person, family, carer and other care providers. The essence of our Hospice at Home service is to provide care that embraces not only physical needs but also emotional, social and spiritual support. Referrals to the Hospice at Home Team can be made through your Community Nurse, GP, Specialist Nurse and other healthcare professional. If you feel that you may require this service please discuss your needs with one of these staff or contact us on 01522 511566. ANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDEN PARTY Our popular Plant Sale & Garden Party’ will take place at the George Henderson Lodge, Morton on SUNDAY 22ND MAY, 11am – 2pm. We would love you to join us for a relaxing time with delicious homemade cakes, whilst perusing an array of beautiful plants at affordable prices t help ensure your garden looks fabulous this summer! We will also have stalls and games. Donations of plants and home-grown produce would be appreciated; please get in touch with me

via the contact details shown below. Our sincere thanks to all those who have already offered to donate such items. Other Forthcoming Events in the West Lindsey area: Coffee Morning: Thursday 9th June 2016, 10am – 12noon, George Henderson Lodge Kick Start Your Summer : Ladies Pamper & Indulgence Evening: Thursday 16th June, 7-9.30pm To find out more go to www.stbarnabsahospice.co.uk/gainsum Supported by Browns Department Stores, Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough Charity Golf Day AM-AM Tournament- Friday 1 st July, Gainsborough Golf Club To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/golfdaygains With many thanks for your continuing support. Caroline Swindin Community Events Fundraiser Mobile: 07435 970309 email: caroline.swindin@stbarnabshospice.co.uk

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Morning Probus Club 9.30a.m.-11.30a.m. Brian Timbrell , Tel: 610002 U3A Kurling 10.00am—12.00noon David Seymour Tel: 614143

Yoga/Pilates for Health 9.45 a.m.—10.45 a.m. Liz Clews: 07751964832 Exercise Class (Parkinsons) 11.00 a..m.—12.00 noon Liz Clews: 07751964832

U3A Bridge 10.00 a.m.– 12 noon Joy Doyle Tel. 718791

Afternoon Ladies Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Ron Cawte Tel 615236 Martial Arts 4.45 pm—5.45 pm George Blogg: 617171

Morton Art Club 1.30 p.m.—4.00 p.m. Barbara Lee Tel. 611559 Next Talk: 24th May @ 10am

Morton Craft Group 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Mary Cawte Tel. 615236 Indoor Bowls 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. Ron Cawte Tel 615236

Evening Morton Parish Council Meetings start at 6.30pm Next Meeting: 16th May Zumba Class 6.45 pm—7.45 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102

** Rainbow Guides 5.30 p.m.—6.45 p.m. Carolyn Ellis Tel. 07584 161568 ** Brownies 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Julie Wilson Tel. 612106 **Guides 7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Rosi Fieldson Tel. 838448 ** Denotes Term Time only

** Beaver Scouts 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. Emma Keeble Tel. 07717 532100

Lincs Wildlife Trust 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Restarts September Mrs. Joy Bannister Tel: 628457 Zumba Class 7.30 pm—8.30 pm. Fay Mitchell Tel: 07507 803102

For Bookings please contact the Secretary: Mr. P. Robinson - Tel: 01427 610130 or Email: philrob1@tiscali.co.uk For Access please contact the Caretaker/Cleaner: Mrs. T. Wood - Tel: 01427 614245 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

M.A.E. FROW CHARITY FOR ALMSHOUSES BREWSTER COTTAGE, GLADSTONE STREET GAINSBOROUGH Applications are invited for occupancy of the above cottage, which is situated next to the United Reformed Church. The accommodation comprises a bed-sitting room, kitchen and wet room and is suitable for single occupancy only. Further details and viewing can be arranged with Ms. Susan Bee - 01427 811258 - 31Haldane Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2PN.These cottages were gifted as accommodation for the elderly and first preference would be given to such applicants.

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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Vitality Exercise 11.00am to 12 noon Liz 01427 615608

Yoga/ Pilates 10.00a.m.-11.00a.m. Liz Clews : 615608

Trinity Perf. Arts ( Theatre Group) 10.00—1.00pm Jemma Carlisle Tel. 07535 904588

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**Jo Jingles (Pre-school Music/Move’t)

1.15pm—2.15pm. Sarah Tan Tel. 07547622842

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Weightwatchers 5.00 p.m.– 6.30 p.m. Julie Jones Tel. 01302867512 Or 07912 343820 Indoors Bowls 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Ron Cawte Tel. 615236 Women’s Institute Last Thurs of month 7.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. Yvonne Clarke-615364

** Cub Scouts 6.00 pm—7.30 pm

Tony & Janice Baldock

Tel. 810011

VILLAGE HALL CONCERT featuring

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6th May at 7.30pm

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Information regarding contacting the local police. PCSO Bill Thomas - duty times are between 8am and 10pm - although shifts are variable and he is not on duty every day. He cannot guarantee that he will be on duty at the time that an incident occurs. Residents can call his mobile number (Bill Thomas 07944776816) and if he is on duty, he will respond. Residents can leave a message on the answer phone and either Bill or one of his colleagues will contact them - within 24 hours. For non emergency calls - dial 101 The other team members are: For emergency calls - dial 999 PC 848 Ian Shaw: 07939 988734 PCSO Rachel Harrison: 07825100382 PCSO Samantha Evans: 07939312682 PCSO Bill Thomas: 07944776816 If any resident would like further information or clarification, they can contact Bill who will be happy to visit them.