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MABLETHORPE’S MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY 2020
wishing you
&
tidings is printed at the Coastal Centre 32 Victoria Road LN12 2AQ
[email protected] 01507 479 165
THE COASTAL CENTRE:
MABLETHORPE’S TOURIST INFORMATION POINT
Keep up to date with all that’s happening… on line at www.coastalbreeze.co.uk
Download each issue of tidings from www.mablethorpe.info
THE LAKE OF QUEEN’S PARK: CURRENTLY BEING DRAINED & CLEANED
Who’d be a duck with a lake in
this state? Just be glad you’re
not a turkey.
Sandilands Pet Care Pet Sitting - Dog Walking - Mobile Cattery
Friendly & Reliable Service Fully Insured
Contact Wendy & Tim on 07891 065 943
THE FLOWER BOX 23 Victoria Road, Mablethorpe LN12 2AF
01507 472 239
Member of Direct 2 Florist
www.theflowerboxmablethorpe.co.uk
www.choiceproperties.co.uk
21 Victoria Road
Mablethorpe LN12 2AF
If you are thinking of moving,
why not give us a call?
01507 472 016
Kurnia AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
www.kurniaap.co.uk
Pete Green & Sons
Coastside Plumbing
2 Knowle Street Mablethorpe LN12 2BG
01507 472 817
mob 07748 483 761
Bathrooms
Showers
Plumbing spares
Radiators
Design
& installation
services
A FAMILY RUN CARAVAN PARK
ideally situated in North Mablethorpe
next to the sand dunes & beach
perfect for picnics & play
with pitches
for privately owned holiday homes
& a select number
of touring caravans & motorhomes.
The Tow Bar is open to the public
for a quiet drink in comfortable surroundings.
01507 473 327
www.holivans.co.uk
Dents-Direct Paintless Dent Repair
Howard Turner 34, Marine Avenue Sutton-on-Sea
07977 093 824
Covering East Lindsey
A Convenient Mobile Service
For Both Private & Trade Customers
Mablethorpe Weekly Market
For a real ‘street market’ experience
A wide range and variety of
stalls and goods available
MABLETHORPE & SUTTON TOWN COUNCIL The Council will next meet at 7pm on Monday 27th January & Monday 17th February
in the Library & Community Access Point’s Community Room Stanley Avenue LN12 1DP.
Members of the public are welcome & encouraged to attend both of these meetings.
Visit every Thursday
throughout the year
Operated by Mablethorpe & Sutton Town Council;
For further information please call 01507 613 646
or e-mail [email protected]
DRAINING THE LAKE
The Boating Lake at Queens Park is periodically cleaned to remove any build-up of sediment, which can provide nutrients that can be detrimental to the overall water quality.
The concrete structure is also inspected to identify any defects & to undertake any repairs as necessary to ensure that the boating lake is maintained in an adequate condition for the continued enjoyment of our residents & visitors. The lake will be refilled in the new year.
Quebec Road Mablethorpe LN12 1LT
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ANDRE RIEU
7pm on Saturday 4th January 3pm on Sunday 5th January
Marigold Cottage Garden Hotchin Road, Sutton-on-Sea LN12 2NP
Gratitude to the 901 visitors in 2019 who helped raise £2,228.99 for charities through the National Open Garden Scheme Plant Sales continue through the Winter!
www.rabylee.uk/marigold or ring 442 151
The Louth 01507 479 834 www.thelouth.co.uk
The Louth is the friendly pub in Mablethorpe town centre, just a short walk from the beach. A great place to eat, drink and be entertained
whether you are a local or a holiday maker
exploring the Lincolnshire coast.
We host Darts on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Dominoes on Wednesdays & Pool on Sundays as well as Disco Karaoke
from 10pm on Wednesdays & from 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays.
Philip Ross Accountants Limited Mablethorpe Accountants and Business Advisors
Personal tax return after retirement? Running wages?
Accounts? VAT returns? Book-keeping?
If you think we might be able to help do get in touch:
01507 472727 Mobile: 0777 841 0000
Paul Nicholson Joinery All Domestic work carried out including repairs, kitchens, bedrooms, windows, doors, fencing, decking, 1st&2nd fix & more
07780945622 / 01507443867 [email protected]
WE BUY YOUR UNWANTED GOLD & SILVER
TURN YOUR GOLD & SILVER INTO CASH BEST PRICES PAID FOR A FREE QUOTE TODAY
VISIT FORTY WINKS 17 VICTORIA ROAD 01507 478 236
Feet First Lincs helping your feet one step at a time
Do you SUFFER DISCOMFORT with your feet? Are your feet TIRED and ACHING? Are you DIABETIC? Do you have DIFFICULTY cutting your own toe nails?
Nail trimming and shaping Ingrown toenail treatment Hard Skin and cracked heel removal Corns and Callus removal Nail Infections treated (Fungal, Thickened) Diabetic foot care
For PROFESSIONAL treatment in the comfort of your OWN HOME call Roy on 07387 073083 or e-mail feetfirstlincs@gmail .com
Roy Gibson SAC Dip FHP (Advanced)
THANK YOU FOR THE BUNTING!
Great gratitude to all those ladies who spent so much time knitting the bunting which made the Carnival of 2019 so memorable.
We thank the 20 ladies of Cast-on-Knitting, the 30 ladies of the 2 groups meeting at Hope House, the 20 ladies meeting at the O.A.P. Hall, the 15 ladies meeting at the Sutton-on-Sea Library Hub, & the 12 ladies from Trusthorpe Church…
In addition over 500 pennants came from Margate via Park Way, Kent Road & Regent Road, while also knitting were Annette Fearnley in Sheffield & Ruth in France.
Wool & other material was donated by Forty Winks, the St Barnabas Charity Shop & Home Sweet Home in Victoria Road.
Gratitude goes also to all those who left wool for the knitters at the Coastal Centre & to those who knitted anonymously at home & dropped their bunting in to the Centre.
Biggest thank you goes to Betty Scopes of Queensway whose vision it was. Could she have dreamt back this time last year how many miles would be knitted!!!??? Betty would also like to acknowledge the help she received from her husband Maurice who drove her all over the place for the cause & then helped put the bunting up.
Also risking life & limb on ladders were Cllr Stephanie Carruthers & Cllr Graham
Parkhurst (who is hiding behind a telegraph post in this last photo).
When it comes to enjoying retirement, Lincolnshire resident Doug West has found just the right formula. Doug began volunteering with national charity Guide Dogs over 30 years ago, & still dedicates his spare time today as a volunteer treasurer for his local fundraising group. The charity is now looking for more like him, especially one who could spare just a few hours a week to be treasurer in the Mablethorpe area.
AN APPEAL!
The role is flexible & can be fitted around work or other commitments, & training & support is provided.
Doug looks on it this way: “I retired 16 years ago & I didn’t want my skills to go to waste. Volunteering helps me to remain active & my role as treasurer keeps my brain ticking over. I love meeting people & I get to attend events & keep in touch with all my friends at Guide Dogs.”
Anyone interested in the role will need to have basic mathematical skills, be confident handling cash & be able to use email & spreadsheets. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of income & expenditure, banking funds, carrying out associated activities & providing regular financial updates to the local group & Guide Dogs. All out of pocket expenses are re-imbursed. If you think you might have what it takes you will need to be over18 years & willing to
undergo some basic training. For more information about the role or volunteering for Guide Dogs generally, contact Community Fundraising Development Officer, Jane Shelley:
0345 143 0221 or email [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR 2020 DIARY
Thursday 14th May 2020 is Classic Bike Night at The Mermaid Inn Seaholme Road from 5pm onwards. Organised by The Poachers AJS & Matchless Club plus The Goldstar Club with guests including the Lincolnshire Louth Motor Club & the Louth Vintage Fire Engine. Plenty of hard standing, BBQ, spacious family pub, children & dog friendly.
All funds raised go to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. 07903 465 648 for more details.
Saturday 25th July is Mablethorpe’s ILLUMINATIONS DAY with a day long market & entertainment into the evening.
The Town Council’s Events Working Party has come up with quite a few new & exciting ideas for this annual event… but it is keen that it should be filled with local initiatives. So if you have an idea for entertainment or would like to help please contact us by dropping in to the Councillor surgery any Tuesday morning from 10am or by ringing 443 327.
National Coastwatch Institution Mablethorpe’s Station is based at Sea View Car Park, off Quebec Road LN12 1LT (opposite The Loewen Cinema).
The Station is staffed 365 days a year, regardless of weather or circumstance. The team of dedicated Watchkeepers, Support Staff & management team are entirely voluntary, giving their valuable time free of charge, with a primary aim to ensure safety & preserve life at sea & along the shoreline.
THE EYES ALONG THE COAST
In 2012 the station was awarded DFS status, & the following year (2013) was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (the voluntary sector equivalent of an MBE - bestowed on voluntary organisations in recognition of outstanding service & excellence). To mark the festive month of December, we had a stall on Mablethorpe Christmas Market raising funds towards the day to day running of the station which depends entirely on local fund raising & donations.
[Picture LEFT… & ABOVE Coastwatch Newfoundland mascot Lewis]
We are always looking for members of the public to join our supporters – Friends of Mablethorpe NCI. We also welcome businesses to become sponsors of our station. For more information please visit our Facebook Page (@nci,mablethorpe), Twitter Feed (@MablethorpeNCI) or visit the station, where a warm welcome awaits you.
All Watchkeepers & Staff at Mablethorpe NCI wish you a peaceful Christmas & a safe and prosperous New Year!
MABLETHORPE HOUSE OF GAMES is a group for people to meet & play various board games meeting at Mr G's on the Prom Fridays from 11am to 3pm. The first meeting is 10th January. Terry Dadds who runs it has a wide selection of games which he will bring along including Mexican Train Game, Scrabble, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride, Taxi, Great Game of Britain as well as many more including all the old favourites. Those who come can bring their favourites as well if they wish. There’s no charge but we’ d hope Mr G's receive your custom whilst playing. Those who’d like to get involved should join the Facebook page MABLETHORPE HOUSE OF GAMES for regular info and to let Terry know your ideas. Otherwise just turn up & enjoy when you can.
Grange Farm Park Maltby-le-Marsh
LN13 0JP www.grangefarmpark.co.uk
The Stables, located on an award winning holiday park, is open every day from 8am for park guests & the public.
The Stables with its ✦ relaxed bar, ✦ outdoor terrace
with lake views, ✦ pet friendly eating area ✦ large children’s play area,
really is the perfect place to dine.
The Stables is committed to serving the best
locally & ethically sourced homemade seasonal dishes.
All at Grange Farm Park & The Stables
wish you A Merry Christmas
❄ & ❄
A Prosperous New Year
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Advance bookings advisable
During December
Festive Menu Ideal for group bookings
& in 2020
1st August
PARTY IN THE PARK
<<< SHIVERING SHOTS FROM THE 2019 BIG DIP >>>
These photos & those on page 3:
courtesy Cakey White on
A COUPLE OF PAGES OF POETRY
CARPET FITTING SERVICE
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Very reasonable prices & cheaper than the shops
as I bring the samples to your home or workplace.
I’m happy to fit your own carpet
& do repairs or re-stretching
For free no obligation quotations please call Gary on
01790 753 770 or mobile 07711 008 868
THE HOLIDAY MAKERS
The people come slow but sure Some to stay, some on tour.
Our town is open to them all, With their buckets & bouncing ball.
The beach it waits for all the fun, With bats & balls & lots of sun. Donkeys ride the kids on sand,
The Mums & Dads hold tight their hands. The laughter & joy is back again. For us it is great & no real pain.
Mablethorpe’s open for another year. Come on down, enjoy the cheer.
You are Very Welcome.
Trevor Rhodes is known to many of us as a talented craftsman with his idiosyncratic “Mr Grumpy” artworks. Now soon to be available will be this book filled with funny, serious, & tongue in the cheek anecdotes & poems : a personal account of his life from his school-days (“The kids were tough, but the tough guys were the
teachers”) to the present (see the poem
on Mabo here >>>) Some of the reactions so far: “Hilarious!” “So true!” “Fascinating!”
DOG POO
I love my town, I love the park, But I’m frightened to walk there, in the dark.
Not from things, that I cannot see But that mucky mess that lays in wait for me.
I love to walk & look around But I must keep my eyes fixed to the ground.
I miss so much of the lovely sight Because of dog muck
which our streets do blight. As I walk I see the people that do not care.
They look away as their dog its load does share. Are they so lazy, they cannot see
What their dog is up to by their knee? So come on dog lovers, or, say you are.
Pick up your dog muck, be a star. Our kids, don’t look around like me.
Their feet go where they shouldn’t be. My niece died because of dog mess on the floor.
We are suffering still. We don’t need more. To all you dog lovers I send this plea:
Pick up your muck. Don’t leave it there for me.
The poem on the right is by our old friend Roy Palmer now a Chelsea Pensioner. It is from his newly published book “Roy’s Ramblings” which you can order at the Coastal Centre. Many of the poems are exceedingly moving ~ especially those which look back on he conflicts of the last century. Recently Roy was among those who welcomed Camilla Duchess of Cornwall to a day celebrating poetry. A photo of that event appears on our back page… along with another of the Crowning of our Carnival Queen Mother at the Salvation Army. Our own “Queen Mum” is the person contributing the third of the poems on these pages. Jean Broady is a prolific writer of poems despite her now being in her nineties. And she is a most vibrant personality.
The sky was blue, sunny & warm With no sign of imminent storm. The parade it stretched for half a mile & everyone told “Don’t forget to smile!”
Our Carnival Queen, Prince & Princesses With crown & cloak & beautiful dresses.
Our fire department who save lives Who shoot off leaving their wives, The lifeboat crew floating down the road, This time on wheels with a heavy load,
Coastguard, ice-cream man, Elvis the Pelvis & busy bees, All marching on in a gentle breeze.
The Queen in her lovely red car! In that she could certainly travel far! Queen Mum in her vintage carriage
Which you could hire for a posh do marriage! Marching bands & dancers too: Believe you me there were quite a few.
At last the bands began to play & very soon we were on our way… The crowds they waved & cheered & bowed… & still no sign of rain or cloud.
So many floats, too many to say: all did us proud & helped make the day. All went well never you fear,
& it will be even better next year!
A COUPLE OF PAGES OF POETRY
As she puts it at the end of another of her poems: “All in all I find I have nowt to fear: Still full of beans, quite happy… And hey! I am still here!”
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The Bar, Dance Club & Night Club at
5-7 Victoria Road LN12 2AF
01507 479 818
Open 11am to midnight
JESTERS
We will be offering
the following entertainment & events
throughout the season:
Monday & Tuesday: 12 NOON to 6pm
GRANDCASTLES AT THE DUNES
Wednesday: 6 to 8pm: KIDZ CLUB
Friday nights: Family fun night
Activities start 7.30pm
then throughout the night…
Karaoke & Pig/dog/horse racing
Quizzes & fun competitions inc
“Do you know your partner???”
Saturday nights:
6 to 8pm: KIDZ CLUB
live entertainment from 8.30pm
Sunday
Lunch Carvery : 01507 479 999
1.30pm - 3.30pm CASH BINGO
NEW YEAR’S EVE
FULL OF FUN & ENTERTAINMENT
featuring the
IMAGINE
DUO
Tickets
from the Bar: £6
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SUTTON-ON-SEA & SURROUNDING AREAS
Call: 01507 478 297
Here are some photos of the glittering presentation night for NEXT GENERATION DANCE held recently at the Dunes . The inspiration behind this dance project currently taking Mablethorpe by storm is Louisa Baker a professional dancer & dance teacher who started her professional dance & teaching career at the age of 18. Having qualified as a dance teacher with the International Dance Teachers Association, & having trained as a Professional Dancer at Stageworks College in Cambridgeshire she specializes in Street, freestyle disco, commercial, rock ‘n’ roll, musical theatre, tap, jazz & lyrical, which makes her a very versatile dance teacher indeed. As well as teaching Street & commercial styles of dance in Mablethorpe Louisa prepares students for competitions across the country & is a resident member of the Big Top Show Team in Ingoldmells, working as a dancer & performer while pursuing her studies in her first year at the University of Lincoln studying for a Degree in Sociology.
“At NGD,” Louisa says, “we ensure we take the time to get to know our students, whilst supporting a good learning environment for all.
“I love working within Mablethorpe & its surrounding areas as it has such a community feel to it. Everyone knows each other & everyone supports each other like one happy family. For an ever growing dance family, that makes it the perfect environment.”
For info on how to join the classes see the NEXT
GENERATION Facebook page
Louisa with two of her students, Freddie & Taylor Wheat
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This is the time of the year when many fall into debt & can easily be exploited by Loan Sharks. If you are worried
about how you are going to be able to pay the next bill use the contact number above or drop into the Coastal Centre
(best but not just on a Tuesday morning).
has been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund. The funding round is now open & it will close on 24 October 2020. During this funding phase, Co-op Members will be able to choose the Men's Shed as their local cause. Every time a member buys selected own-brand products & services, 1% of the money they spend goes to local causes in their community, so please get & use your Co-op Clubcard & choose our cause. Please support us & ask your friends & family to become a Co-op Member. They can join online at
https://membership.coop.co.uk /new-registration
Current Co-op club members can choose Mablethorpe Men's Shed as their chosen charity now!
The other good news is that ELDC has secured funding to restore the Boatshed building in Victoria Road & is offering it to the Men’s Shed as a base for their activities!
To help or join do ring Brian: Phone number on the advert right!
AN UNHAPPY CHRISTMAS
A NATIVITY SCENE
WITHOUT ANY JEWS, ARABS, AFRICANS,
OR REFUGEES
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP On Sunday 22nd December at Sutton-on-Sea Methodist Church:
10.30am: Advent Worship 6.30pm: Carol Service with the Alford Silver Band at the Evangelical Free Church:
10.45am Christ-mas Service 6pm Carol Service
at St Peter’s Methodist Church, Mablethorpe: 10.30 am Carol Service
at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Mablethorpe: 11.30am Mass
at Hope House, Mablethorpe: 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight
ON CHRISTMAS EVE TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Mablethorpe: 6pm Vigil Mass of Christmas
at Trusthorpe Methodist Church: 11-15pm Christmas Eve Service
at St Clement’s Sutton-on-Sea: 11-30pm Holy Communion Service
at St Peter’s Trusthorpe: 11-30pm Holy Communion Service
at St Mary’s Mablethorpe: 11-30pm Holy Communion Service
ON CHRISTMAS DAY WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER at St Andrew’s Anderby: 9-30am Holy Communion
at Sutton-on-Sea Methodist Church: 10am Short Christmas Day Celebration
at the Evangelical Free Church: 10-30am Our Saviour’s Day Service
at St Peter’s Methodist Church, Mablethorpe : 10am Christmas Day Service
at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Mablethorpe: 11-30am Christmas Day Mass
at Hope House, Mablethorpe: 10-30am Family Service
ON SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER at St Clement’s Sutton-on-Sea: 10am Holy Communion Service
CHRISTMAS COMPANIONSHIP If you would like to join in
A CHRISTMAS LUNCH on Christmas Day
rather than being on your own ring Scott or Donna on 477 100 to arrange to come to the lunch
at 1pm in St Mary’s Church Hall Knowle Street.
There is no charge & the menu includes
Home made Carrot & Coriander Soup
Roast Turkey or* Vegetable Wellington &
Christmas Pudding or* Home made Trifle
RSVP by December 19th
* Let Scott or Donna know which you’d prefer!
CONGRATULATIONS TO TO FRED OF THE SALVATION ARMY FOR BEING OUT COLLECTING ALL WEATHERS!
& TO MABLETHORPE IN BLOOM FOR SUPPLYING SUCH SEASONAL ARRANGEMENTS & FOR BEING NOMINATED TO REPRESENT EAST MIDLANDS IN BLOOM
IN THE 2020 NATIONAL CONTEST: To join the Team do ring Pat Locke on 07756 473 113
ABOVE: Welcoming Gnome by
Trevor Rhodes
RIGHT: Roy Palmer & the Duchess of Cornwall
LEFT: Jean Broady our Carnival Queen Mum with Chelsea our Carnival Queen & Hostess at the Salvation Army Rachel Barker
ILLUSTRATIONS TO GO WITH OUR POETRY PAGES
(PAGES 10 & 11)
MABLETHORPE
ABOVE: One of the many scenes captured by the Mablethorpe Photo Album on Facebook of the many Santas who enlivened our
superb Christmas Market Day sponsored by the Big Local
Coastal Community Challenge