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Editorial Nettleham are o�t in the first round of the Best Kept Village this year. A

disappointment after winning it last. The Parish Council are aware of a few black spots and are trying to get these improved before the 1985 judges appear. A tidy front garden is the only thing really asked for - so much the better if you can make it attractive as well!

The front cover for this issue has been produced by a teenager - Miss Sarah Howsam of Brookfield Avenue. I should welcome further contributions from the younger fraternity in the village.

In the magazine there is the very sad reference to miniature shrubs on a young person's grave that have been removed. Since that report was prepared it is even worse to record that the headstone has been interfered with. Whoever is responsible please - No further activity.

I do ask again for the many organisations in the village to let me know of forthcoming events for the Diary page. It advertises your function, but more important it helps others to avoid your dates when they are planning their activities.

54, Brookfield Avenue, Nettleham.

Parish Council News

G.F. Clarke Editor

Nettleham Parish Council continues to press for a weight restriction on vehicles passing through the village, to operate simultaneously with the opening of the new Nettleham By-pass.

A Village Clock Committee has been set up. Members of the Parish Council, Parochial Church Council and residents, will investigate means of revitalising the Church Clock with an electric mechanism. Many rely on the clock - but these last few years its timekeeping has been only fitfully accurate - despite constant attention from Geoffrey and Margaret Parker and the bell ringers.

Nettleham was unsuccessful this year, in the C.P.R.E. "Best Kept Village" competition.

The new chairman of Nettleham Fieldpaths Committee is Mr. Ken Lawson, 31, Dalderby Crescent, Nettleham Tel: 752705. The next meeting of the committee will take place on Thursday, 6th December, 7.30 p.m. at the Pavilion, Mulsanne Park.

Twelve years old Nature Conservationist, Vicky Woods of Beck House, called in at the September meeting of the Parish Council, to thank Councillors for their interest and assistance with her Mini Meadow project. Vicky has already identified several species of field flowers there.

Before lighting your garden bonfire, please consider wind direction and your neighbours' comfort and safety.

Cars parked tightly without lights, on either side of narrow and quite busy estate roadways, might well cause an accident. Please consider this, especially when parking on the 'bus route, but in any case your car would be less of a hazard in your driveway, especially overnight.

Appeal RICKY WOOD who spent most of his life in Nettleham had a car accident in Kampala,

Uganda, Africa on 18th December, 1982, and in spite of being flown home to England to two London hospitals, he died on Christmas Day 1982.

The funeral was at Nettleham Parish Church followed by cremation and his ashes were buried in the churchyard.

On 3 separate occasions small miniature shrubs have been stolen from his grave and John, Helga and Antony WOOD would ask that whoever is doing this to stop and think of the distress and unhappiness caused to them when they see the damage done to this memorial of their son Ricky.

In Your Garden September

This month is the last chance to apply weed and feed to lawns before growth stops. Continue Dead-heading annuals to maintain blooms, cut back perennials to obtain

bushy plants to stand through Winter. Check stakes and ties to Dahlia, Chrysanthemums etc. to prevent wind damage. Root cuttings of Fiberous Begonia, Geranium, Fuchsias, Pinks, Carnations,

Calceolaria and rockery plants, taken now and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand will make good growth before Winter and can be overwintered in a cool greenhouse or frame until next Spring.

October

As space becomes available in borders gently fork over the soil apply a dressing of Bone or Hoof and Horn Meal, before planting bulbs such as Crocus, Daffodils, Hyacinths and Narcissus, Tulips can be left until November before setting out.

Plant out Wallflowers. Polyanthus and Primroses can now be lifted and split to make fresh plants for next Spring.

November

As frost cuts back foliage on Gladiolus, Dahlias lift and dry ready for storing in either dry peat or sand in a frost free place.

TREES AND SHRUBS

SEPTEMBER This is a good month to plant hedges of Evergreen Shrubs, such as Conifers (including Yew ) Holly Box and Privet.

Matured Hedges will benefit from a final trimming towards the end of the month. Prepare sites for planting decorative trees, shrubs and roses by double digging

and adding plenty of well rotted manure. Dead head roses to ensure further flowers, tie up shoots of climbing plants and

shrubs treated as climbers to supports. Remove weeds regularly, especially before they start to seed, but take care to

hoe shallowly so as not to disturb plant roots.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Spray Peach, Nectarine and Cherry against leaf curl and bacterial canker.

Set out new shrubs on prepared ground, deciduous shrubs can be planted anytime during the Winter provided the soil is workable and the weather conditions suitable.

Sweep or rake up fallen leaves as necessary for compost, do not compost any rose leaves infected with Black Spot, these should be burnt.

Check plant supports of trees, shrubs and climbers to ensure they are sound.

VEGETABLE GARDEN

SEPTEMBER Sow Spring Cabbage and Red Cabbage. Plant out - Winter Lettuce, Spring Cabbage ( sown in August ) Harvest - Outdoor Tomatoes ( ripen off indoors ) ,

Marrows, Runner Beans, Beetroot, Cucumbers and Onions ( hang up and keep dry ) .

Cut off Potato tops and burn avoiding blight Earth up Celery and Leeks ( to get a nice white stem )

OCTOBER Sow under cloches - Cauliflowers, Winter Lettuce, Sow in open Broad Beans and Winter Hardy Peas. Plant - Spring Cabbage, Rhubarb crowns. Harvest - Store, Freeze and Pickle - Beet, Carrots, Turnips, Potatoes, Cabbage,

Beans, Peas, Swedes, use up small Onions for pickling. General tidy up plot - burn rubbish and infected plants. Start digging and

manuring, apply lime to plots that need it.

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NOVEMBER Sow if not done yet last months list. Protect - Herbs, Parsley and Winter Lettuce Use when ready - Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts (taste better after a frost, this

releases the sugars in these plants) Leeks, Kales, Swedes and Cabbages. Check Veg in store - remove any that are wet or rotting Carry on digging, don't leave it to do all at once. General tidy up before Winter

sets in.

Gardeners Association Annual Show The Gardener's Association held their Annual Show on Saturday 8th September, 1984, in the Village Hall. The main prizewinners were as follows:-

Nettleham Cup Association Rose Bowl Association Jubilee Cup Coronation Cup Association Fruit Shield

Association Fruit Bowl Association Wine Shield Association Brook Cup Novice Cup (for Gardeners under 18) -A.G. Red Ribbon

There were 389 Exhibis and 48 Exhibitors.

F. Law Mr. N. Needham Mrs. N. Oonner G.L. Green Joint Winners G.L. Edinboro

J. Dingley Mrs. M. Howes M. Leaning Mrs. N. Needham John Donner G.L. Edinboro

An Auction of produce and flowers was conducted by Mr. Walter, The Crescent, raising £40 for Association funds.

Nature Reserves Forever! Glimpses of the nettles for which Nettleham is renowned, may not be to everyone's

taste, but to some species of butterfly, they are home, sweet home, and food besides. As everyone loves to see a butterfly, then we have to make room for the nettles and maybe for the mushrooms as well!

With Nature Conservation in mind, Nettleham Parish Council has gratefully accepted an offer from the Church Commissioners, to purchase for the village the strip of land alongside the Parish Church, known as "Vicar's Wood" for £500 plus £100 Surveyor's fees. With it, goes a proviso that no domestic development shall take place there.

With the Commissioners' approval, the land had already been laid out as a nature reserve with surplus undergrowth cleared, paths laid and fencing erected by young people on a Youth Opportunities scheme. Daffodils and other plants were established there to naturalise, by village Guides and Brownies supervised by Parish Councillor John Hill. It is hoped that such projects will continue there. At September's meeting of the Parish Council it was agreed to set up a committee comprising Parish Councillors and residents interested in Bcology and conservation, Comments and ideas from residents would be most welcome, these to be submitted to Councillor John Hill, 3 Parkside, Tel: 751687. A meeting of all interested in the project has been set to take place on Thursday, 1st November, 7.30 p.m. at the Pavilion, Mulsanne Park.

Nettleham Autumn Diary Se:pt. 19th

21st 24th 26th

N.S.P.c.r:. Baza:-'r & Coffee vrith h0me mR.dP. bis:·u:its - V.illag-e Ha.l1 ?.)n - 9-30 �.m. B;:.ro Dance - Village !-!R.ll 8.�'0 �).m. - J.1idnight. 'PJ.Jb1ic l',T.,...et;i_ng re Cr,urch Cl0rl.r: - Ch1Jrch Room:::: 7. 30 �1. m. Ladies Club - Talk rn Frozen F�"od - Village R9.ll 7. 30 r.m.

nrt. 1st G::>:ndeners Associr.>t5.on - A.G.N. Church Room 7.30 :p.m. 6th AutUJ!ln Fei:r - Bmrls Club - ViJ lage J-Ia.ll 2.30 ,D. m.

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Dec.

7th F.;.8.rvDst Festival for Senior Residents F1md at Brmm Co\ol 8.00 :p.m. 9th

1 5th 2Ath

1st 2nd 3rd

10th 12th 12th 13th 19th 28th

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6th 11th 17th 19th 20th 2Gth

1;!. I. MeP-ting "Harvest" Demrmstration & 'l'a1.k on "Sarm:Jlers". Youth Cl11b J-JBnag·ement Bingo - Old Sch"ol :Room 7.30 :p.m. Ladies Club "lfiuseum of Lines .I.i.fe" Nrs C. \'lilson - Village F..all 7. 30 :p.m.

Public Heeting re Vicars \•!ood- Nulsanne :I)avilion 7.?0 :p.m. Cricket Club Annual ])jnner - Four Seasons 7.30 p.m. Sul)per LLncolnshire Fo0d. - Church Rooms 7. 30 p.rrJ. Autumn F'ni.r - liberals - Vil1age Hall 2.30 p.m. Parish Cf)uncil Heetin{1' - Nulsan.ne Pavilion 7. 30 p.m. Early and L"l.te ChrysPnthemums - G::J.rdeners - Old School Room 7.�0 p.m. T..adies Club f.ntiques for the Beginner - Vi1lage F..a11 7. 30 p.m. Youth Club Ns.nagement Bingo - Old School Room 7.30 ;J.m. Ladies Club !> .r,..JvJ. - Vi11ace F:.all 7.30 :p.r'!.

P2T'i sh Gmmcil Heeting - Hulsanne Pavilion 7. 30 _9.n. Fieldpaths Gor;uni ttee - T'rulsanne Pavilion 7. 30 p.m. La.d ies Club - Xmas :earty - Village Hall 7. 30 ,,.m. Youth Club H;:;_na:o:-"'ment Bingo - Old School Rnom 7.30 �.m. Jumble Sale - Liberals - Village Hall �.30 :!J•I:'l• Carol Service - Senior tiesidents at l)rovm Co\oT 8. 30 !J.m. Pram '::aJ.k - Senior Residents Fun.d - sta:rting at 3rovm Cm·r 10.30 a.m.

Jan. 19th Jumble Sale - Liberals - Village Hall 2. 30 I)• m•

Comment A welcome chance of freedom and social contact offered by their new battery driven

mini-transporters, has put some of our disabled residents in real danger from competition on the village roadways from cars, heavy lorries and buses whose drivers may not even be aware that they are overtaking such minuscule vehicles. It seems a pity that the discomforts of travelling over today's ricketty footpath surfaces, should have obliged folk disabled from such misfortunes as amputation, to seek the comparative comforts and consequent risks of the well-maintained roadway.

I'd like to suggest that, despite understandable financial constraint, the County Council Highways Department might consider as priority in villages such as Nettleham, the provision of a sufficiently wide, level, even and altogether more confortable tarmac "tramline" along the centre of worn pavements, on routes favoured by our new category of travellers.

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Thought for Food Millions of pounds each year are spent in Great Britain by the N.H.S. supporting victims of the great British diet. The greatest killer of the 1980's is heart diseases, which can be directly attributable to poor diet.

In an effort to stem this tide of unnecessary suffering, much is being published. Basically we none of us need worry unduly about these problems if we can make a conscious effort to: RESTRICT animal fats, REDUCE refined sugar intake (including "hidden" sugar in drinks, cakes, jams, sweets, chocolate etc), and INCREASE the intake of "bulk" foods or fibre- rich foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

Two recipes this month, which bear these factors in mind, also use the bounty of freshly harvested foods which are abundant in Autumn.

Stuffed Tomatoes

4 large tomatoes, washed 4 ozs mushrooms, finely chopped 1 med onion, finely chopped 2 tablsp. fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs 1 teasp, fresh chopped parsley

teasp. fresh chopped thyme tablsp. grated cheese

knob· of margarine

Slice the top off each tomato and scoop out the seeds. Mix these with remaining ingredients and stuff the tomatoes. Dot with small kn�b of margarine and bake. Gas 4 350F/180C for 15 mins.

Blackberry and Coconut Layer Pudding

8 ozs blackberries 1 oz demerara sugar 2 ozs coconut 2 ozs granary breadcrumbs

Lightly poach the blackberries then liquidise (sieve only if essential for falseteeth!) Leave to cool. Mix together the breadcrumbs, coconut and sugar. Using individual glasses layer the puree and crumb mixture, finishing with crumbs. Leave to stand in refrig­erator before serving with a small scoop of ice cream.

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Bus Timetables APPLEBYS COACHES

From Nettleham From Lincoln ( Brookfield Avenue ) ( Unity Square )

6.45 a.m. 7.15 a.m.

7.30 a.m. 8.00 a.m.

8.20 a.m. 9.15 a.m.

9.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m.

10.30 a.m. 12.10 p.m.

12.30 p.m. 1. 30 p.m.

1 .45 p.m. 2.15 p.m.

2.30 p.m. 3.15 p.m.

3.30 p.m. 4.00 p.m.

4.20 p.m. 4.45 p.m.

5.00 p.m. 5.45 p.m.

6.00 p.m. 6.45 p.m.

7.00 p.m.

No Service on Sundays

LINCOLNSHIRE ROAD CAR

From Nettleham From Lincoln ( The Green ) ( St. Marks )

8.09 a.m. 7.20 a.m.

8.32 a.m'. 8.20 a.m.

9.11 a.m. 9.20 a.m.

10.11 a.m. 10.20 a.m.

11.11 a.m. 11 • 20 a.m.

12.11 p.m. 12.20 a.m.

1.11 p.m. 1,.20 a.m.

2.11 p.m. 2.20 a.m.

3.11 p.m. 3.20 p.m.

4.11 p.m. 4.15 p.m.

5.01 p.m. Sat only 5.10 p.m.

5.47 p.m. Man -Fri 5.55 p.m.

8.11 p.m. . 7.20 p.m.

9.11 p.m. 8.20 p.m.

11.19 p.m. 10.30 p.m.

Sundays

3.11 p.m. 2.20 p.m.

4.55 p.m. 4.05 p.m.

8.11 p.m. 7.20 p.m.

11.19 p.m. 10.30 p.m.

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Nettleham Men's Fellowship It was in June 1981 that the Rev. & Mrs. Herrington very kindly invited a few

men to dinner at the Vicarage, with the idea of discussing the formation of some sort of club in Nettleham for men, and what an excellent meal it was. At that time, one or two men, recently retired, had expressed feelings of loneliness and some said they missed conversation, so there did seem to be a need for a club where fellowship and friendship could be provided. Out of this the Nettleham Men's Fellowship was born. The first meeting was held on September 29th, 1981 when Dr. Craven gave a talk on 'LIVES'. Twenty men were present and it was decided to meet regularly on the last Tuesday in each month, except December.

Subsequent meetings included talks on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOSPICES, THE COURTS, THE GIDEONS, BUDDHISM, BEES, BELLRINGING, ORIENTAL PRINTING, FALCONRY, THE C.I.D., THE LIFE OF A PRISON CHAPLAIN, A VET'S LIFE, and DRUG ABUSE IN OUR SOCIETY. In addition there have been tours of Riseholme College, Lincolnshire Life Museum, Nettleham Sewage Works and Nettleham Police Headquarters. A tour of the 'Red Arrows' is planned for next year. Periodically there is a 'Member's Evening' when members bring topics, problems or questions for discussion.

Should you get the impression that it is only for retired men or members of the Anglican Church, let this be corrected immediately by saying that membership is open to ALL men of any religion, Agnostics, Atheists and all races. The only qualification is that you must be a man! The membership fee is a nominal £1.00 per year. The only aim or object is 'FRIENDSHIP & FELLOWSHIP'.

Do come along and join us on the last Tuesday in each month at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Room at the Old School when you will be given a programme of events which is published quarterly. A warm welcome awaits you.

The Office Bearers for 1984 are: Chairman: Alan Taylor 6 Mill Hill Secretary: Alan Westwood 27 Cherry Tree Lane, Treasurer: Steve Marshall 20 Brookfield Avenue,

Linelands

Nettleham Nettleham Nettleham

Tel: 750839 Tel: 751464 Tel: 751685

Have you ever thought of sparing some time - either at the weekend, or even during the week - to make friends with one of the residents of Linelands, and

.especially to help by taking them for a ride in your car, or by pushing their wheel-chair?.

Pleasant though Linelands is, it is no fun being confined to the house, any more than it is for you, if you cannot get out of your home for a while! For the residents to have the opportunity to see the Village, and to meet new people, would be greatly appreciated. So how about it?

·

Call in and see the Warden, Mr. Metcalfe, or one of the Staff, or have a word with Albert Stepney, or Muriel Newman (Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the Friends of Linelands).

Waterworks Nettleham's larger diameter water mains system installed in May this year, is now in partial operation.

Anglia Water Lincoln Area is one of the few where hosepipes may still be used. Fluoride is present in water supplied to Nettleham from Welton pumping station, at the recommended level of 1 part per million.

The next review of the Water Rate is due in March 1985. Anglia Water has now set up Lincoln Area's own Consumer Consultative Committee,

whose 25 members were appointed by the water authority from among nominees recommended by local authorities, Trade and commerce, the NFU, CBI, CLA, WI - it includes householders, nominated by Residents' Associations.

Anglia Water CCC members who appear to be the most accessible to Nettleham consumers, are: Mr. G. Robinson, 27 Church Lane, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4AB.

Mr. B. Heward, 3 Bailgate, Lincoln. Councillor J. Plant (Lincoln City Council), 12 Gibbeson Street, Lincoln. Mrs. A. Scorer, 7 Gibraltar Hill, Lincoln.

Oh to be in England' We should spend more time together and enjoy life, I thought less and Less about Ruston Bucyrus and more about us.

(The thoughts of Bill Clawson)

What should have been a routine assignment turned out to be a nightmare for Bill Clawson of Washdyke Lane, Nettleham. Bill, an Overseas Area Service Manager with Ruston Bucyrus was working in the Angolian village of KAFUNFO, his task to negotiate a maintenance contract for his firm, at the local diamond mines. He was a frequent visitor to the area and well aware of the explosive political situation, that existed between the Left Wing M.P.L.A. and U.N.I.T.A. their Right Wing opponents headed by Dr. Jonas Savimbi.

His political views rejected Savimbi had decided to wage a guerrilla war against his Marxist opponents. His plan was to take hostages and try to prevent other countries from supporting the M.P.L.A. Government. Reports of bridges being burnt and distant gunfire were constant reminders of the situation.

At about 4.45 a.m. on the 23rd February, Bill rose and called his companions. The gunfire was closer at hand. Suddenly the door burst open and confronting them were soldiers bearing machine guns and hand grenades. Bill and his friends were ordered out on to the verandah at gunpoint and allowed to take only a handful of clothes, every­thing else was taken from them except for a few priceless photographs that Bill was allowed to keep.

Shooting was still going on as they were marched through the square of KAFUNFO and eventually six miles out of town where they were joined by other hostages.

"Te� seconds later and a Grenade would have blown up the House"

The thought that he might be killed was very much in Bills mind, but it became clear that the hostages were merely pawns in a deadly political game.

Although they did not know at the time, their destination was to be U.N.I.T.A. headquarters at JAMBA some 800 miles to the South. Bill suffered no illtreatment but all the hostages were carefully watched. A rjfle in the back was common enough. Here was a well drilled, determined, and disciplined unit doing a very professional job against a backcloth of steaming jungle and the rainey season. Clothing was sparse (Bill had two pairs of shorts and two pairs of socks) which he wore all at the same time. Shelter was almost non-existant, a fe� sheets of flim� material did nothing to keep out the pouring rain. Hours - nay days were spent in soaking conditions, with what clothes you had drying on you as you marched - when it stopped raining.

Food was scarce, some maize a little milk, some meat and at one time a fifteen foot python which someone had barbequed. On the 15th March the twenty second day of captivity, the hostages arrived at a U.N.I.T.A. camp, to be greeted by a group of women singing songs of welcome. They had even built some rough straw huts for the hostages to use, the first time they had slept anywhere except on the ground for twenty days. A day stop at the camp and they were on their way again.

Marching mainly at night they would start at about 5.00 p.m. and go through until 1.00 a.m. a short rest and they would be on the move again. At one point they had marched for twenty-two hours out of twenty-four, through densly wooded jungle and marshes. Rivers and streams had to be negotiated the best way possible urged on always by the rifle barrel.

A wash with wet leaves every few days and a visit to the bush "loo" meant the inevitable armed guard.

"We at last get out transport, but wished we had'nt".

After thirty days of marching the party were beginning to feel poorly. A lack of proper food, little water and rest uJith no proper shelter were beginning to take their toll. It was about this time that someone overheard suggestions of transport, and spirits rose, nothing transpired however. Eventually the hostages arrived at another camp and again transport was mentioned.

It turned out to be a fi�e ton Russian truck meant for up to 25 peo�le.

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Fifty-four hostages were crammed into the truck which had no floor covering. It was sheer hell, the driver with no concern for the safety or comfort of the hostages drove like a maniac over the rough unrelenting country. The strain began to tell and at least two of the hostages tried to jump out of the fast moving vehicle. The march was tough and uncomfortable as it was to become much more acceptable than this terrible journey� ·

After seventy-seven hours in the fruck with only a three hour stop each day the hostages arrived at JAMBA - a quick release perhaps, their hopes were soon dashed. The date was Mqrch 29th and at last they met their captor Dr. JDNAS SAVIMBI. Bill Clawson speaks highly of him in spite of the hardship he had inflicted.

"An intelligent and educated man" is how he described him. Savimbi was fighting a political battle and using every plan available in order to bring the attention of the world to his cause. Most of all he wanted to convence Mrs. Thatcher that U.N.I.T.A. existed, until that happened the hostages remained as they were.

On April 3rd they heard that the British Government had agreed to speak to U.N.I.T.A. and on the same day Bill was allowed to write to his wife Margaret who owns the wool and clothes shop in Church Street, Nettleham. Things were beginning to happen, reporters were able to speak to the hostages who were also allowed a few bottles of red wine.

The food improved and there was also more of it. On April 9th conversations were overheard suggesting that negotiations had been concluded satisfactorily and that ,release could become reality very soon. The days continued to go by however with no positive sense. At this stage the food improved considerably and dining room was even provided.

"Happy Birthday from Everyone, Three more bottles of Wine and a Sponge Cake" April 29th found Bill celebrating his 57th Birthday, an Officer arrived with

several bottles of wine and a birthday cake had been made by one or two of the hostages. Feasting indeed, the highlight being a fried egg sandwich, omelette and chips.

Later Bill was called to the mess and presented with a birthday gift by the Captain, three more bottles of wine,'he even apologised for being so late "the war you know".

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At this stage the Red Cross were frequent visitors with their variety of goodies, sweets, cigerettes, dried meat and tea bags, but still no positive news about release. A few days later on May 12th Bill and several hostages were called to meet a visitor from America whom Bill later thought to be working for the C.I.A. They were asked to sign papers stating that they would not return to Angola until the war was over and all documents and belongings were returned to them.

Later the same day the host�ges were ordered out of bed and told to get dressed (by now Bill had been given a shirt and trousers). The grapevine said that they were to be flown to Johannesburg by the South African Air Force. Sir John Leahy the British Envoy arrived with Dr. Savimbi and a representative of the British Embassy.

The grapevine proved to be right - it was Johannesburg and then to the United Kingdom. The hostages left JAMBA at 1.45 p.m. on the 12th May and arrived at the airstrip about 11 .OD p.m. A few beerp something to eat and they were on their way eventually arriving at Johannesburg at 2�30 p.m. Bill was given money for clothes and provided with a comfortable room, where beer, whisky and fruit were freely available. He was also able to ring Margaret speaking to her and his son Darren. Bill cried, tears of happiness.

On May 14th, Bill left South Africa bound for Heathrow - a tremendously happy feeling. Margaret was able to watch the arrival on Television in a nearby hotel and was eventually able to meet Bill off the plane. By this time the world media were focussed on this dramatic sceen. The journey was almost complete. The last lap was to come but at 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday 15th May, Bill and Margaret arrived home to Washdyke Lane, Nettleham.

Bill was a hostage for eighty-one days and had marched 800 miles during which time he lost two and half stones in weight. He was not illtreated but had little food, almost no shelter from torrential rain, practically no sleep and little rest. He and the others were kept completely in the dark as to their fate. Looking back, the march was tough and the truck ride even tougher. The uncertainty of never really knowing what was going to happen led to anxiety and tension amongst the hostages.

In spite of this a bond developed between the hostages and their captors. The soldiers had great admiration for the self disciplime that they displayed under extreme conditions. In turn the captives were impressed with the professional behaviour of the soldiers.

This mutual respect in a devious and increasingly voilent world encourages people to say THAT'S NICE.

Nettleham Sports and Community Association Talks regarding the possibility of forming an Association took place during the

Summer of '1981 betvTeen the Parish Council and representatives of various sporting organisations. The first meeting vTas held on 1st October, 198'1. The Association is responsible for the management and maintenance of both Mulsanne Park and Bill Bailey's fields.

Since the formation of the Association the outstanding feature has been the amount of voluntary work done for the Association. There is a list of completed projects at the end of this article giving some idea of the work done and therefore money saved.

So far The Parish Counc5.1 hav8 given a J.a.rJ!e annual grant to the Association, and money has been earned by annual svreepstakes etc.

The formation of the Sports & Community Club and granting of a Club Licence on the 11th June 1982, was a real landmark, and has brought in a ste�y income since then. All profits revert to the Sports Association.

A major development \-.rasthe formation of a Carpet BoHls Club, and in fact tvro teams now operate in the local league throughout the vTinter months. There is a \-.relcome to all on a Nonday evening v1hen practice takes place.

Particular attention has been paid to the cost of cutung and maintenance of the fields. A Ransome mower was purchased last year and so far a Ferguson tractor and a set of gang mm1ers have been acquired this year. A flat roller Has purchased at a local sale, and a spiking machine vTas given to the Association. other than automatic re-seeding and spreading of fertilizer, can be carried out by voluntary labour at minimal cost.

I believe it is fair comment to say that the formation of the Sports and Community Association has brought new interest and enthusiasm to the constituent Clubs of the Association. Apart from the Bm·lls Club, all other sporting clubs are represented on the Association, the representatives forming the committee, together with three members of the public elected at each Annual :Heeting. The Clubs therefore have a direct and integral interest in the Association. As the years go by the problem will be to maintain such interest and enthusiam and so maintain the flow of voluntary labour.

The Parish Council have provided the finance for many of the schemes carried out, the latest one being the acquisition of a further four acres of land. � this means it is hoped to double the size of the car park, to avoid ths complete jamming of Field Close which occurs from time to time now.

Out of the same scheme it is hoped eventually to provide tennis courts at Mulsanne Park, although this 'YTill take time particularly if grant aid is to be obtained for the work from the local Councils. The Tennis Club are very keen to move to ��lsanne Park with its advantages of pavilion, parking space etc.

Provided the Asc::ociation can keep going at its present pace and enthusiam it will be self supporting before too many years are passed. The Social Club is the key here, although still only used after sporting occasions.

Comnleted Projects Tile and gutters fixed on Pavilion. Fertilizer spread on field as necessary. Sweepstake - fund raising events vri th more to follow. Cupboards fitted in Kitchen. Construction of bar and hatch. Loft ladder fitted. Spare windows for pavilion provided. Fencing of tennis courts repaired on various occasions. Children's Equipment maintained and repaired. Extractor fan fitted in pavilion. Formation of Carpet Bo1·rls Club. Tennis toilets repaired. Seats on Bill Bailey's field repaired. Fire fighting and emergency lighting in pavilion. First Aid Box in pavilion. Ransome motor mm·Ter purchased. Trophy cupboard provided and fitted. Additional liGhting provided in pavilion for Ca�et Bowls. Hedge cutting on �vo sides of field. Decoration, internal, of Pavilion. Purchase of floor covering for Pavilion. Purchase of tea urns. Provision and fixing of steel goalposts for cubs. Purchase of special top soil for Cricket square. Repairs to Tennis Courts nets and surround.

�'-"lual subsc:!:'i?tion by all Clubs reached £1 ,000 per year in Jamuary 1984.

Fieldpaths Handbook The Parish Council would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Stephen Marshall, of

Brookfield Avenue, for his excellent drawings which have made possible the production of a handbook "Nettleham Fieldpaths" recently published by the Council for the benefit of residents. Detailed maps and text, which were entirely Mr. Marshall1s work, indicate his own intimate knowledge of Nettleham1s rights of way - and the pleasures of walking there regularly! The handbooks were distributed to every household in the village by Parish Councillors and members of the Fieldpaths Committee. The Parish Council has received a letter of appreciation of the Handbook, from Lincolnshire Fieldpaths Committee.

La Malediction Anonyme He woke suddenly. Beads of moisture stood out on his face and he could hear the

quickened pulse in his ears. He knew it was impossible to postpone the inevitable, but even so he lay for some time feeling the panic spread through his body until, in desperation, he thrust back the already rumpled sheets and rose to his feet. The u1armth and darkness of the night pressed close to him, moulding itself to the contours of his body like a second skin. He faltered. How easy it would be to surrender to the security of his bed. Morning would lend rationality to his nocturnal decision of inaction.

Thrusting tense fingers through his hair, he moved decisively to the fridge. Pulling open the door, he took out ice cubes which he expertly added to the vodka and lemon he had already poured. As the refreshing liquid slid sinuously down his throat, his whole being cried out for sleep; for the safe oblivion when all would be right in the morning. At the same time, resentment boiled within him. Why should he, yet again, be chosen to cope with this problem of society?

Downing the last of his drink in one deep swallow, he marched resolutely to the bedroom to get dressed. Already the sky was tinged with light and it was essential that the mission be completed before the day was too advanced. Hastily donning his dark trousers and jacket he went outside to the garage where he knew his boots and implement were waiting in readiness.

Quietly he slipped through the door, his eyes taking a moment to adjust to the darkness under the trees. Treading gently across the grass he paused at the snuffling of a hedgehog in the leaves of the beech hedge. To his right he could hear the beginnings of the dawn chorus. Oh hurry, hurry, part of him was imploring whilst hi� feet and legs felt to move with the reluctance of a slow-motion film.

Opening the garden gate with the faintest of clicks, he was able to see the darkened area of his destination. At last, at last, his prey was visible. Heedless of any other nocturnal passerby he raised his implement high in the air. In one swift movement which embodied anger, energy, resentment and victory, the blade cleanly lifted the glistening mass of ordure which yet again had defiled his garden.

Perspiring with emotion and effort he walked quickly to the hole which he had dug earlier that day and slung into it contemptuously the object of his disgust. Deeply buried in the earth this particular mound would do no more harm.

Shaking with tiredness and reaction, his instinct was to throw down the spade and run quickly to the haven of his bed, but steeling himself to be objective, he turned the hose­pipe onto the spade and his boots, trying with the ferocity and single-mindedness of Lady Macbeth to rid himself symbolically of the oft-recurring problem.

Satisfied at last, he went indoors, and after another drink, fell exhausted onto his bed and woke at the insistent shrill of the alarm to find that his usual dream of nocturnal wanderings had, this time, in fact been real.

J. Boston, 5 Parkside, Nettleham.

Overheard at Mulsanne Park Our local hero had nicely got his eye in, turning a real fast one to leg he was

surprised to �ear the umpire give him out, the wicket keeper having taken a brilliant catch.

On his way to the pavilion he was heard to remark "By Gum Yor1 lad could catch pigeons", "thats no'wt", replied the fielder, "Th'a should see him when he wears his spec's".

Who Dares Wins!

Congratula·cions to Chris Helson, t\-lin son of Nr. & :Nrs. D. Helson of 14 Ashtree Avenue, on. being selected as one of the relatively fev! ynung persons of "Operation Raleigh 11• The follovring notes give a detail of the scheme:-

During 1978-1980 at the suggestion of RR.B The Prince of\'Jales, the ex:;lorer Co�onel John Blashford-Snell and an international team of experts organised and led a series of expeditions 'lfJOra.d,,ride for ;young people from some 27 countries.

Operation Dr2ke, as it vras knm·m, Has des:igned to �rovide o:p]ortunities for over , 400 young men and ,,.,omen aged be"t'.-;een 17 and 24 to work together on projects of high

adventure; to increase their aHareness of the needs of others, to e.chieve worthwhile scientific research and coDIDLlllity task objectives, and by so doing, to improve their self confidence cmd to disr.over -vri thin themselves the '::_l'al:i.tL:s of leadership. Frequently they Here operating under very arduous conditions and ahra�rs in an environment stra.nge to them.

0:9eration Drake vras a vTidely acclaimed success. UpoYJ. returnine;, the Young F1Y.n:.0rers did mun,h to inspire other young people with the pioneering spirit including helping to set up the Opere. tion Dre..ke Fellovrship, Hhich 1\·Jas founded to motivate unemployed and underprivileged young men and vTomen.

Before O_::>era t.ion Dral{e m2.s eompleted, lUtB �:he PriT'C'"" 0f' 1:!e.les suggested it should be repeated, but on a rnuch larger sce.le. Instc;ad of 414 Young Ex:t:Jlorers, it should j:nvolve 4000. Instead of 2 years, it \vould be �. Operation Haleigh is the resuJ.t - a series of over 10 expeditions to be r.arried cut betvreen Autumn 1984 and Syring 1989. Operation Raleigh vrill corn.memorate the fou"'ding of English speaking America by Sir 1:h1.lter Haleigh' s colonists in 1 584. 4:;0 years ago.

Already 3 years of planning has go:>e into this ne\v pro,ject. Once again Prince Charles has graciously consented to be its Patron and is closely connected "Yri th its 1vell being. The Chairman, the distinguished soldier General Sir John l:logg; the Director of Operations, Colonel John Blashford-Snell, and the Commercial Director, David King, Chairman of British National Life Assurance, have dravm together a highly qualified team to direct and lead this, the largest enterprise of its kind ever mounted. Already over 50 countries qre involved and over a thousand volunteers are cv.rrently 1·10rldng on the preparations

\vorldvride. It is anticipated that hundreds of thousands of potential 'Venturers' will volunteer

from vrhich nunber the 4,000 Hill be selected; including 1, 500 from the UK and 1, 500 from the USA. In the UK, a:p::�lication forms ·�rill be availatle during the last quarter of every year until 1987 and selection weekends, for all those 1vho pass the interviews, will start every l·a.rch. At 1984 prices, it 'trill cost £2,800 to sponsor a Ventm:�r on Operation Haleigh, a ::)ercentage of \v�:ich is to be raised by the Venturers themselves.

:Each Venturer ':!ill be in the field for one 'phase 1, a:pyroxirnately 2?z- - 3 months. Conditions \•Till be u:�.comfortable and the Hork arduous. Clir:ate and terrain will vary from high, cold mountains to hot, humid ;1mgles, from dr�r deserts to icy '!Ta.stes. Venturers

1-.rill be ex:rec��ed to carry out their allotted tasks to the ·oest of �heir ability in these extremes.

Each ex.:_ledi tion HilJ be suyervised :)y ex::_•ert 1 Directing Staff'. These \vill include well known ex:::;lorers � GciRntistR � sr-:rv; cR ::::-"',..."'"nnr-1; �rm1+.h 1 :>Rders :::1nd others "'Xperienced in adventure training a.nd ex::;:lora tion dravm from many countries.

Operation Raleigh �as its �:!orld HQ in London, but the expedition 'vill be centred on the 1600 ton flagship 1 Sir 1.-.fa.l ter Ralei{!,h', serving as a logisti.cal support vessel. She

will ca.rry e (�re\'! of 16 vri th a further 24 mam1ing the o.I_)era tional HQ; communications, laboratories, Hork·-shops, hosnital e.:nd back-u:t:J cargo and transport. Durine her circumnavigation of "che '.'lOrld, she "YTill be continuously engaged in marine research and environmental studies. Fin.?.nce for ";he :purchase by Or.er.?.tion Raleie·h of the Sir \'ia.l ter Raleigh has been generously provided by the Hull Ci t;;r Council sup:}orted by the Department of the Environment. Aboard }Jer vrill be a display of sponsors 1 goods and 5lervices Nhich 1.vill be ex..hi bi ted in over 35 major ]Orts 2.round the -�·rorld.

Sne brigantine 'Zebu' \•Till e.lso accompany the expedition, and other sailing vessels from host countries Hill join from time to time.

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Chris i•!ill be invnlved in Phases Iii Bnd IV and expects to leave in July 1985 and vlill operate in Peru dealing \·li th i terns such as 'Nedical Aid to Indians deeu in the interior' and 'Insc2.llation nf il'ia·�er ·oumus and examination of \vater for uar�sites:

Selection as a "Venturer" is only :p�t of the story - Chris has to ;aise some £1,400 by the middle of December 1984. He is very gre.teful to those vrho have alreadv helped, but he is still some '.va�r from his target and is hopeful of continuing local

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su:r:port. Chris gained a :place a.f·:.er a 11sele�-:;ion \'Je'-:'kend" during v1hich he vndenrent some

30 houxs of non-sto!J �;hysical. tests; among the many tasks Chris ca.r::::ied out Here, vlal...:ing six miles 1-rith equi)ment on their backs, bu-Lldine- a -'aft to cross a la.l<e; follm·ring a

:Diece of string thl·ough a \·!Ood '.'-l'hilst blindfolded and cra1·1ling under a one foot high brid.<;e F"b' 1st being doused Hith \•rater; five m�_.,_utes to do each of some eight different tasks SU''h "'S ,., ; rhg 8, �J.ug to sewir€_'; c1iT'1bing trees hy 1JSi'"'l! P r.n:::->e 8nd fi..,Rl J.v to bed 8.t 1 °. 1 5 a. D. only to be Hakened 1� hou.:rfl later to deal �·ri th a fire '·Thich they all thought 1·ms real! At 6.)0 a.rfl. ca.me th.e ar,.,y pc:o�P11l +; "On.rse -- "�heir re'·!ard 0:1.

�ornrleti.o:"' b'?.i:ng :pnrTidce 8.nd :o loc=tf of bread ! Another task ''as the !Jlucki_ne, deaning and cooking e. chicken. In bPii':reen each task he he.d to run u:p mcd dm-r-n. 2. hill . 'rhe series 0f tests le.sted froJTt 10.00 a.r'!. Sat·,u•Ci_qy to 2.00 ;).m. S'mday.

1:!e sha:!.l follmr thP m'0-"T"'SS of Chris vri th P rr->::1:!_ intorest.

High Flyers Nettleham student Owen Bassett, a 2nd year Trainee Technician at MarconiEDL,

Lincoln, has won an award, presented annually by Ruston Gas Turbines, for the best external trainee. Owen's elder brother, Neville, who is also employed at MEDL, recently joined colleagues in a 2,000 foot sponsored Parachute Drop over Sturgate aerodrome where Neville landed safely, much to the relief of Dad and Mum, Stan and Mary Bassett of Beech Avenue. Neville and his friends between them, raised over £500 for Lincoln's St. Francis School for handicapped children.

Now Neville is still enjoying the high life at Lincoln Parachute Centre, Sturgate where he has completed a further seven descents - just for the thrill!

A number of others have earned money for the Lion's Club charities. These include Dick Fletcher, The Crescent, Mrs. Karen Snutch, Dalderby Crescent, Steve Slaughter, Manor Court, Geoff Burke, Willowfield, Mrs. Terry Moore, Parkside, Mrs. Ruth Thornhill, Deepdale, and Paul Holman, Wold View. Ken Pyrah landlord of the Plough Inn, is awaiting his turn to jump when the wind is in the right direction!!

The Editor would be pleased to hear of any unusual activities undertaken by Nettleham residents.

Carpet Bowls More members are still required to play Carpet Bowls on Monday evenings. The

league has now started, but anyone who is interested should come along at 7.30 p.m. to the Mulsanne Pavilion, they will be made very welcome.

Leisure Learning Why not brighten your winter evenings by learning some useful skills and making

new friends at Nettleham's Evening Classes. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held at Nettleham Junior School, Mill Hill and start at 7.30 p.m. MONDAY: Beginners' Cake decoration. Keep fit to Music. Better Driving with Police

Sergeant G. Allan. Soft furnishing and upholstery. Dressmaking and soft tailoring. Swimming for beginners (at 6.30 p.m. in the School Pool). Improvers' swimming (at 7.30 p.m. in the pool). Going further with French. Money management.

TUESDAY: Keep Fit for the over 60's (gentle exercises to music) at 2.15 p.m. in Church Room, Old School buildings. Dressmaking and soft tailoring. English 101 Level. Keep fit to music. German for improvers. Lacemaking. Nutrition, food and health -fact and fiction.

THURSDAY: Ladies' keep fit to music (in Conversational Italian. Yoga for all. quilting, Course 1. Machine patchwork Holiday German for beginners.

Nettleham Village Hall- 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.) Pitman 2,000 Shorthand. Machine patchwork and

and quilting, Course 2. (starts 8th Nov.).

Fees are set at BD pence per class hour, except in the case of special courses such as English 'D' level and Pitman 2,000 when the fee for the whole three term course is £20.16. Enquiries and applications should go (with cheques made out to Lincolnshire County Council) to Mrs M. Everitt, Secretary, Nettleham C.E. Junior· School, Mill Hill, Nettleham. Tel: 750376.

The Area Tutor is Mr. David Jones, Tel: Welton (92)60890, after 1.00 p.m. Classes start in the week commencing 24th September, and intending students may enrol on the fir�t PIJPnino of a course, provided there are places left.

Looking Further Back ... In my historical researches I found proof that there was life in the Nettleham area

even before Nurse Heath and Jimmy Sawyer • • • • •

While digging foundations for a house in 1860, in a cavity of clay at a depth of 42 inches were uncovered a hoard of Bronze Age implements.

The objects consisted of, 4 looped paJstaves, a 1eA.f shaped spear-head with holes in the socket, a looped spearhead ferrule from the end of a spear shaft and 2 axe heads.

Some of the objects were analysed at the historical research laboratory at Oxford and were found to contain a high percentage of the lead, they were dated in the period 900 - 750 BC.

In 1961 whilst digging a drainage ditch at 13 Willovrfield Avenue an inscription was uncovered which presumably graced an archway of a temple type enclosure.

The inscription reads, To the God Mars Rigonemetis and the divine Emperor, Quintus Neratius Proximus has given this arch at his mm cost.

The dedicator of the stone, �uintus, was a Roman citizen of approximately 220 AD and judging by the quality of the inscription and the surrounding work he must have been a weal thy man.

Vars was the Roman god of war and Rigonemetis was known as a Celtic God so to evidently appease the locals the two Gods were coupled together.

Pottery and other finds were also made in the vicinity 1.>1hich may indicate a number of buildings ivi thin a sacred enclosure.

A similar stone was uncovered at Ancaster with a very similar inscription and from the evidence the cult was pagan.

We should all know the origin of the humps in the field opposite the White Hart, you don't • • • • • well here goes • • • ••

Bishop Hugh of 'tlells who was Bishop of Lincoln AD1209 - 1235 had built a manor house at Nettleham where he entertained dignataries akin to his office.

His successor, John Dalderby gave hospitality to King Edward 1 in the winter of An 1301 when Parliament met in the Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral, there was no comparable mansion big enough in Lincoln to house such a huge gathering of retainers, servants, their baggage and their horses.

During the visit the King made his son, then aged 16, the first English Prince of vi ales.

In 1590 the Bishop of Lincoln moved his residence to Buckden in Cambridgeshire and the Nettleham palace fell into decay.

In 1630 the manor house was pulled down and hrick, tile and wood was removed to Lincoln for the rebuilding of the palace there, which was completed about 1634, many of the present cottage walls and other buildings in Nettleham were built of stone pillaged from the manor ruins.

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Branch Office: Birchwood Shopping Centre. Tel.: 692803

Associate Office: 41 Newport, Lincoln. Tel.: 21042

Your local estate agent and valuer !ESTABLISHED 1970)

Consult us

for all your property requirements,

whether buying or selling

PROPERTY NOW DISPLAYED ATTHOMPSONS" NEWSAGENCY, 17 HIGH ST .. NETILEHAM

NEST A

COIFFU RE

Expert attention by fully qualified stylists.

Attractive friendly salon.

Ear piercing.

O.A. P. reduced rates all week.

VICARAGE LANE NETTLE HAM

tA' LINCOLN 751402

WELTON ROAD

MOTORS

Motor and body repairs

MOT repairs

MIKE ADAMS

WILLOWOOD WELTON ROAD

NETTLE HAM

tA' LINCOLN 751038

FRESH FRUIT AND VEG.

DAILY

SYBIL'S (near White Hart Inn)

PET

FOODS

GARDEN

REQUIREMENTS

KRYSTALS LTD. Chemists

For your gifts all the year round

at the prices you can afford.

Cosmetics, toiletries, fashion jewellery,

shoppers, handbags, fancy goods,

gardening, toys and much more.

Sutton and Unwin seeds available

6 CHURCH STREET NETTLE HAM

va LINCOLN 751702

'A WARM WELCOME' AWAITS YOU

AT THE

BROWN COW

Hot and cold lunchtime snacks

Music Saturday nights

Wine by the glass

LINCOLN ROAD NETTLE HAM

tA' LINCOLN 751851

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ALAN R PETERS

Come and ask us about

the card that saves you

more. �Leicester Building Society

23 GUILDHALL STREET

LINCOLN Assets 6Ceed £1.800,0000CM)

AUSTRALIAN

BOOT CO. Family Footwear Retailers for over

60 years

Leather Footwear by leading manufacturers for the whole

family. The Shop where Customer Satisfaction

and Service is still important to us.

30a SINCIL STREET, LINCOLN also at GAINSBOROUGH

and LINCOLN MARKET

'? LINCOLN 27952

M. WHITE

Plumbing, central heating,

gas fitting, guttering, glazing,

wall tiling, roof repairs

SARACEN'S HEAD HOUSE 11 HIGH STREET

NETTLE HAM

'? LINCOLN 750871

BRIAN

SCOTT

Specialist in felt roofing

and m"astic asphalting.

Remedial work undertaken.

Fast, efficient sarvice.

18 THE CRESCENT NETTLE HAM

va LINCOLN �522) 750214

PRECAST

CONCRETE

D. I. Y.

Slabs, posts, garden edgings, etc.

Most shapes made in concrete

Also

Calor and Propane gas stockists

PAUL COTTEN & SONS

PRECAST CONCRETE WORKS

SUDBROOKE LANE. NETTLEHAM

va LINCOLN 750076

P. C. ASHCROFT

Plastering

Plaster repair work

screeding

Floor and wall tiling

Free estimates without obligation

5 FIELD CLOSE NETTLE HAM

va LINCOLN 751354

HINDLES

OF LINCOLN

Stockists of

Kee Klamp fittings

Wells spiral ducting and flue systems

Fans and grills

Valves, tubes and fittings

UNITS 3 AND 4

NEWARK ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

LINCOLN LN5 8RE

va LINCOLN (0522) 42377