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BOURNE TOWN C0UNCIL

FULL MEETINGS of the town council normally take place on a Tuesday evening and are held at the Corn Exchange. Committee meetings are held at the Town Hall except where stated. The full council meetings are preceded by a Public Open Forum at 7.30 pm (maximum of 30 minutes) with the full council meeting at 8 pm, or at the end of the public forum, whichever is the sooner. Any person wishing to speak must be present at the start of the forum to ensure they are given the opportunity to put their question. An individual may ask no more than two questions during a forum session.

Council and committee meetings 2008-09 - all meetings held on Tuesdays

 

Annual General Meeting of the council - May 13th

Amenities - May 27th, July 8th, Sep 9th, Oct 21st, Dec 2nd
Highways & Planning - May 6th, Jun 3rd, Jun 24th, Jul 15th, Aug 5th,
Sep 2nd, Sep 16th, Oct 7th, October 28th, Nov 18th, Dec 9th

Finance & General Purposes - Jun 10th, Jul 22nd, Sep 23rd, Nov 4th, Dec 16th,
Full council meetings & Open Forums - Jun 24th, Aug 5th, Oct 7th, Nov 18th

 

BOURNE IN BLOOM: Judging will take place during July for this year's East Midlands in Bloom competition and the organising committee hopes that the town
will be at is best for this worthwhile community project. Residents are invited to nominate gardens worthy of entry which may be visible from the road. Send nominations to Nelly Jacobs, clerk to the council, at the Town Hall, North Street, Bourne PE10 9EA or email

Bourne Town Council's sixth quarterly newsletter for Winter 2005 is currently available and
copies may be obtained from the Town Hall or the public library.

Town councillors from 2007
See also the Bourne Town Council web site

THE ABBEY CHURCH, BOURNE - forthcoming events in 2008

Saturday 10th May - Afternoon tea in the Church Hall 2 pm until 4 pm.
Saturday 28th June - Patronal Festival and Country Fayre 2 pm until 4 pm.
Saturday 28th June - Ceilidh in the Church Hall, 7 pm until 11 pm.
Sunday 27th July - Parish lunch in the Church Hall, 12.30 pm for 1 pm.
Sunday 5th October - Harvest lunch  in the Church Hall 12.30 pm for 1 pm.
Saturday 1st November - Art exhibition in the Church Hall 10 pm until 4 pm.
Sunday 23rd November - Posh November Nosh in the Church Hall 12.30 pm for 1 pm.

Information on all future events from Betty James on 01778 424017 or Arthur Lightfoot on 01778 426723. Whist drive details from Judy Smith on 01778 422219.

THE 2007 ABBEY CHURCH 
RESTORATION APPEAL
 
A total of £100,000 is needed for repairs and refurbishment. A total of
£80,000
had been collected when the appeal ended on Sunday 3rd February 2008.

Model of church by Bill Normington

Donations are still being received and cheques should be made payable to Church Restoration Appeal
and sent to either the vicar, the Rev Christopher Atkinson, at The Vicarage, Church Walk, Bourne PE109UQ
or churchwarden Arthur Lightfoot at 7 Pegasus Grove, Bourne PE109UA
Fund raising ideas please to Betty James on 01778 424017 or email

BOURNE HERITAGE CENTRE
Baldock's Mill, South Street

The centre is open Saturdays and Sundays 2 pm until 4 pm.

The three floors contain memorabilia from the town's historic past including the Raymond Mays Memorial Room, BRM trophies and photographic items relating to Charles Worth and others. Souvenirs and gifts are also available and you may have a computer-based tour of the town. Admission is free.

BOURNE CIVIC SOCIETY
which administers the centre meets here regularly and new
members are always welcome to attend.
 

THE LAUNCH OF GREEN POWER

The restoration of the water wheels at Baldock's Mill in South Street will be marked with an official opening at
12 noon on Saturday 24th May.
The project will enable the production of electricity and has been funded by the Rotary Club of Bourne.

Forthcoming meetings for 2008-09 are:
Tuesday 20th May - Canon David Staples talks about heritage buildings
Wednesday 18th June - Richard Bailey on The Rag Trade
Friday 11th July - General knowledge quiz and supper admission £5.
(contact Brenda Jones by July 8th to book)
Tuesday 16th September - Charlotte Farquharson talks about her ancestor, the
first Chief Constable of Lincolnshire
Monday 20th October - Jo Sumner talks about looking after your back
Sunday 30th November - Wine and nibbles at the chairman's house
(No 64 Stephenson Way from 12 noon)
Monday 12th January 2009 - Dr Michael McGregor talks about old Bourne
Tuesday 10th February 2009 - Jim Jones presents films featuring Raymond Mays
Wednesday 18th March 2009 - Annual general meeting

Why not come and join us? The society arranges talks on topics of interest to members who receive monthly newsletters keeping them up to date with our activities including the encouragement of higher standards of planning for the town and its environs, monitoring planning issues and raising funds to secure the future of the Heritage Centre at Baldock's Mill. The society needs new members to support its work and help achieve these aims.
Please print out a membership application form.

LINCOLNSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY - B0URNE BRANCH
Registered Charity No 1000724

Our meetings are free to all with no requirement to be a member of the Lincolnshire Family History Society and are held at the United Reformed Church Hall in Eastgate, Bourne, on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm. Doors open at
7 pm and tea and refreshments are available at the end of the evening. We also have a bookstall at each meeting with publications by the society and the Federation of Family History Societies. Whilst our talks may include some local content, our programme aims to cover topics which may come up in the research of family history anywhere in the United Kingdom, so we welcome all researchers regardless where their ancestors may have lived.

Meetings during 2008
May 20th - Tithes, enclosures & taxes - Bryan Jones
June 17th - Real people who don't exist - Linda Hotchkiss
July 15th - Palaeography - Anne Cole
Saturday 16th August - OPEN DAY
September 16th - Lost ancestors - Liz Carter
October 21st - Wills - Simon Pauley
November 18th - Poll books - Maureen Sibborn

For more information about the branch email our Publicity Officer, John Bland.

THE BIG SCREEN - FILMS IN BOURNE
All screenings at the Corn Exchange on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm.
May 28th - Ratatouille (afternoon)
May 28th - Beowulf
June 11th - Into The Wild
June 25th - Elizabeth
July 9th - Sweeney Todd
July 9th - The Kite Runner
Tickets at £3.50 each may be bought on the door or in advance from Deeping Travel in the
 Burghley Arcade (01778 423224) or Ian Bland at the Corn Exchange (01778 423579) or e-mail

BOURNE TORY LADIES TEA CLUB
meets on Friday afternoons at 2.30 pm  in the function room at the Conservative Party offices in North Street, Bourne. New members are always welcome.
Forthcoming events for 2007-2008

May 30th - Eileen Green, editor, Stamford Mercury.

Contact chairman Dorothy Alexander by email or telephone on 01778 423313 and Margaret Wilson (secretary) on 01778 347135.

BOURNE GARDEN CLUB
meets at the Abbey Church hall in Church Walk, Bourne, at 7.30 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Annual membership is £10 and members pay £1 each month which includes refreshments. New members and visitors are always welcome.
Contact Kathy Hebborn on 01778 423179 or Marion Durrands on 421023.

May 15th - A talk by Jackie and Peter Murray on Alpines - myths and magic.

Round Table logo

 BOURNE

ROUND

TABLE

People are often uncertain what Round Table is all about. We are not a secret society, we do not spend all our time charity fundraising and we are not the local darts team. What we are is a group of guys who enjoy an active social life, undertaking activities that many people would love to get involved in. Whilst we are a men’s organisation, we also include partner and family activities in our programme, so everyone gets to be involved. You are currently missing out!
Our events for 2008
include karting, gliding, beach party paintball, brewery visit, clay pigeon shooting, golf, five-a-side football, snooker and speedway. Join us for an evening and find out what it’s all about. Call our membership officer Ray Berry on 07951010595 who will give you more details.
ALSO
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 6th, 7th & 8th June
BOURNE FESTIVAL 2008 to be held at the Wellhead Field, Bourne. Come along and join us for real ales and ciders, live music, a fun fair, football competition and much more. This event is organised and hosted by Bourne and district Round Table to raise money for local good causes.

FRIENDS OF BOURNE WOOD
Programme for 2008 - to be announced
See our web site at The Friends of Bourne Wood

THE BUTTERFIELD CENTRE
2 North Road, Bourne
provides day care for the older person - and much more.
Mobile meals delivered to your home
Domestic help service
Day care (at the centre)
Call manager Debbie Hague on 01778 421422 for more information.

WOODGRANGE MEMORY LANE CLUB

meets at Woodgrange in Westminster Lane, West Road, Bourne. If you are looking after a loved one at home and need some time to yourself or just want a little company, then join us. Fully escorted pick up and drop off to your door in our specialist transport. More information by telephoning Jean West on 0774 7757848.

CONTINENTAL MARKETS
are frequently held on the market place outside the Corn Exchange, Bourne, and dates during 2008 are on Fridays as follows:
August 11th     October 24th
For further details, email Paul Gibbins or telephone 07712 199076.
NOTE: Car parking in this section of the market place is closed on those days.

BOURNE ANIMAL WELFARE
Over the past 21 years we have provided help for hundreds of cats and kittens, finding them new homes, veterinary care and rehabilitation. Our work is constant but increasingly expensive and so gifts of food or money are always appreciated. Our fund raising also includes regular jumble sales on Saturdays at the Abbey Church hall in Church Walk, doors open 10 am, admission 20p and a stall on the Thursday market  8.30 am until 12 noon so items are always needed and most welcome. The dates for this year are as follows:
Jumble sales
May 10th     July 26th     September 20th     November 22nd
Market Stall
 June 26th     September 11th     December 11th
Further information from Cynthia Graham on 01778 422097 or Jan Ellison on 01778 422726.

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (WOMEN'S SECTION) 
The Bourne branch meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the dining room at the Butterfield Centre, North Road, Bourne, from 2 pm onwards. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to go along. Membership is open to all ladies with an interest in the work of the Legion and there are many social events to enjoy. The dates for 2008 are:
 May 21st     June 18th     July 16th
September 17th     October 15th     November 19th     December 17th
After the business there is always an interesting speaker or activity.
See Bourne Links for contact.

CAR BOOT SALES
are held at the Rainbow car park off Manning Road, Bourne, throughout the year in aid of the Meningitis Trust and the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. This is our third successive year. The dates for 2008 are
June 1st     -     June 22nd     -     July 20th
August 17th     -     September 14th
Fees £5 per car, £10 per trailer booked in advance. Pre-booking highly recommended - £1 extra on the day but availability is not guaranteed. Pay as you park. Booters from 7 am, buyers from 8 am
. To book or for more information call 01778 420394.

THE HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE
Pinfold Road, Bourne
The site is open for the disposal of all domestic refuse seven days a week

April to September
8 am until 6 pm Monday to Friday
8 am until 4 pm Saturday and Sunday
October to March
daily from from 8 am until 4 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Waste from trade or business premises in not permitted.

Friday
May 9

CHILDREN'S SHOW in the village hall at Castle Bytham, when Fraser Hooper presents Funny Business at 7 pm, a one man clown and mime presentation for young people and their families. All tickets are £5 and available on the door. Organised by Castle Bytham village hall committee.

Saturday
May 10

AFTERNOON TEA in the Abbey Church hall, Church Walk, organised by the Mothers' Union, 2 pm until 4 pm. Tickets are £2.50 each from Mrs A Northen on 01778 423353 and Mrs Judy Smith on 422219.

Sunday
May 11

SPRING LUNCH of the Royal British Legion Women's Section (Bourne branch) at the Abbey Church hall, Church Walk, Bourne, 12.30 pm for 1 pm. Tickets £8 per person. Contact Sheila Middleton on 01778 426298 or Judy Smith on 10778 422219.

Monday
May 12

FASHION SHOW at the Salvation Army headquarters in Manning Road, Bourne, at 7 pm, displaying clothes for men, women, and children from the charity shop which will be on sale afterwards. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

* Saturday
May 17

CHARITY RACE NIGHT at the Corn Exchange, Bourne, in aid of the British Heart Foundation starting at 7 pm. Tickets cost £7.50 including buffet and are available by telephoning Rachel on 07917 154330 or Jenny on 07940 551064.

Sunday
May 18

THE BOURNE WOOD RUN organised by the Woman to Woman group, an annual event to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Places are limited but registration forms are available from Bourne 4 Sport in North Street, entry fee £5 (£3 for students, £10 for families). For more details  telephone Penny Lipscomb on 01778 425028 or Jenny Baines on 01778 424600.

Wednesday
May 21

BOURNE ORGAN CLUB meets at the Corn Exchange, Bourne, 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm when a warm welcome awaits all. Members £3, non members £4, including refreshments. Tickets from Denis Neal at Neal's Hairdressers, South Street, or telephone 01778 422262.

* Friday
May 23

BLOOD DONOR SESSION at the Corn Exchange, Bourne, from 1 pm until 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm until 7 pm.

Saturday
May 31

U2UK at the Corn Exchange, Bourne, at 8.30 pm. Tickets £10 advance or £12 on the door. Call Simon on 0782 803 2241. This group brings the music of U2 to the masses; their magnificent show featuring all the U2 hits and more with backdrops, strobe lighting and a sound system to take your breath away. Don't miss this fabulous show.

Tuesday
June 3

CHARITY GOLF DAY at Toft House Golf Club organised by Bourne & District Lions to raise £5,000, to help the Willoughby School and to support Child Line. Admission £120 per team of four players, which includes coffee on arrival and a meal after the match. More details from Bourne Lions by telephoning Frank Reeves on 01778 423643 or email, Graham Crane on 01778 422720 or email, Kevin Brown on 0775 9310771 or Rob Cochran by email. See Bourne Links for the Bourne Lions web site.

Fri, Sat & Sun
June 6, 7 & 8

BOURNE FESTIVAL 2008 to be held at the Wellhead Field, Bourne. Come along and join us for real ales and ciders, live music, a fun fair, football competition and much more. This event is organised and hosted by Bourne and district Round Table to raise money for local good causes.

* Saturday
June 14

CUBAN JAZZ by El Fuego at St Andrew's Church, Horbling, at 7.30 pm. Featuring Andrezej Baranek (piano), Martin Smith (trumpet), Nick Blacka (double bass), Danny Ward (drums) and Howard Jacobs (percussion). Tickets adults £10, children £5, from Beryl on 01529 241052 or Pat on 01529 240232 or on the door. We are very fortunate to have these professional musicians at our church. Please take this opportunity to come along and hear them.

Saturday
June 14

SUMMER FAIR at the Manor House Field, Kirkby Underwood, near Bourne, from midday onwards, with all the fun of the fair and attractions for the family. The highlight will be a flypast by historic war planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight including a Lancaster bomber, a Hurricane and Spitfire fighters. More details from Anthony Andrews by telephoning 01778 440669 or email.

Sunday
June 15

BOURNE CLASSIC CAR AND BIKE SHOW at the Wellhead Field, Bourne, including many attractions. Bourne Motor Racing Club will stage a vehicle display and there will be craft stalls, a jazz band and a Punch and Judy show. There will also be a fly past by the popular Battle of Britain memorial flight. New exhibitors are invited to take part with classic cars registered in 1988 or earlier and bikes registered in 1985 or earlier, together with race cars of any age. For more information or to enter a vehicle telephone 07885 151478 or see Bourne Links for the Classic Car and Bike Show.

Sat & Sun
June 21 & 22

MORTON STEAM & VINTAGE WEEKEND to held at Dock Furrows Farm off the main A15 between Bourne and Morton village. This is now an annual event providing fun for all the family as well as a glimpse into the mechanisation of the countryside in past times. All proceeds will go towards the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance service.

Saturday
July 12

MOZART IN THE ABBEY, a concert of classical music at the Abbey Church directed by Benedict Wilson, at 7.30 pm. The programme will include the Requiem performed by 80 singers from various choral organisations including the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, Bourne Grammar School and local choirs, the four solo parts being sung by music students from Cambridge University. Pimms and strawberries will be served as refreshments. Tickets cost £12.50 for reserved seats and £10 unreserved, available from Betty James by telephoning 01778 424017..

* Saturday
July 19

SUMMER FAYRE at The Hall, Horbling, in aid of St Andrew's Church, at 2.30 pm. The attractions will include a craft stall, plants, bric-a-brac, games and a fancy dress competition at 3 pm. There will also be refreshments and a raffle. Come along and enjoy yourself.

Friday
September 12

GALA CELEBRITY CONCERT & DINNER at the Corn Exchange, Bourne, featuring harpist Eleanor Turner and songs by Helen Winter, soprano, accompanied by Geoffrey Winter, piano. This is the 9th annual gala event to be arranged by Jim and Betty James and as usual it is best to book early. Tickets are £25 each and a non-refundable deposit of £5 will secure places. Cheques should be made out to Bourne Gala Celebrity Concerts and sent to Jim and Betty at Red Gables, 37 South Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9LY. Further information by telephoning 01778 424017.

Saturday
October 25

DEER AT DAWN in Bourne Wood, meet at the main car park at 6.30 am. This wildlife event is suitable for everyone over the age of 10 and the cost is £3 per person. Wear warm clothing, dark and rustle-free, and strong boots. No dogs. Booking required, contact 01780 444920 or email.

Sunday
November 30

CHRISTMAS FAMILY DAY will mark the beginning of the festive season in Bourne, organised by the Chamber of Trade & Commerce. This event will be held from 11 am until 4 pm with the Christmas lights being switched on outside the Town Hall at 4.30 pm and all the usual attractions available on the day.

Friday
December 5

CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING with shops remaining open until 8 pm. Special offers will be available from selected retailers on the night.

Mondays

THE ZIPPER CLUB (British Cardiac Patients Association) meets at the Red Cross Hall, Bourne, at 7.30 pm on September 3rd, November 5th and December 3rd.

Every Monday

MONDAY LUNCH CLUB in the Abbey Church hall, Church Walk, Bourne, 12 pm until 2 pm. Enjoy home cooked food in friendly surroundings, menu changes weekly. Main course £3, dessert £1, tea/coffee 25p. Telephone Alison Pettitt on 01778 422832. Proceeds for the Abbey Church Restoration Fund.

Every Monday night

QUIZ NIGHT at the Nag's Head, Bourne, beginning at 8 pm. Entry fee is £1 per person, maximum four per team. Prizes plus donations for charity. For more information telephone 01778 393644.

Every
Mon night

BINGO at the village hall, Morton, near Bourne, from 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome.

Every Tue morning

COFFEE MORNINGS are held at the Meadow Close Community Centre in Bourne at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee/tea and biscuits for 30p and lots of good company.

Every
Tuesday night

ROSEMARY CONLEY DIET AND FITNESS at the Robert Manning Technology College 5.45 pm to 7.00 pm and 7.15 pm to 8.45 pm. A weekly diet and fitness class with a very friendly atmosphere, a diet that really works and the exercises are fun to do. This is an enjoyable and sociable way to lose weight alongside other people who appreciate exactly how you feel. The class starts with a 35 minute weigh in and individual consultations. There is then 5-10 minutes talk followed by 45 minutes of exercise suitable for everyone, whatever fitness level or size. Wear something comfortable and non-restricting. The only crucial thing is that you wear trainers to protect your feet. Please bring an exercise mat or a towel for the floor work. Membership costs just £10 and each class costs £5.00 Contact Judi Brown by telephoning 01780 763338.

Every Tuesday night

BOURNE SCRABBLE CLUB meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Bourne, at 7 pm. There are a cross-section of players, both male and female, and this is a friendly and social occasion. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served and anyone wanting to play is most welcome.

Most
Wednesday
afternoons

 

BOURNE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED CLUB meets every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month at Manor Court, West Street, Bourne, at 2 pm. We are a very happy and friendly group and there is plenty of chat and many outings and other attractions. Transport is available. Telephone Anne Grimes on 01778 421720 for more information.

Every
Wednesday
morning

BOURNE ABBEY MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP meets 9.30 am until 11.30 am (term time only) in the Abbey Church hall, Church Walk, Bourne. All welcome, pre-school age, including grandparents, aunties etc. Cost is £1.50 per sessions for family, continuous refreshments included.

Every
Wednesday
afternoon

KNIT & SEW FRIENDSHIP GROUP meets in the Abbey Church hall, Church Walk, at 2 pm. If you feel you want to join us please come along and if you cannot get to our meetings, are housebound or in residential care, let us know and we will supply needles, wool and patterns. For more information contact Rosie Cudmore at the church office or telephone 01778 424584.

Every
Wednesday
afternoon

WALKING FOR HEALTH in and around Bourne with Heartbeat Kesteven. We leave at 2 pm sharp and two Saturdays a month. Contact Kate Holey, Walks Officer, by telephoning 01476 406157 or email for brochure and further details.

Every Wednesday
morning

COFFEE MORNINGS are held at Digby Court, off North Road, Bourne, from 10.30 am until 12 noon. Admission is 50p and includes coffee and biscuits.

Every other Wednesday

BINGO at the village hall, Twenty, near Bourne, from 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome.

Second Wednesday
of every month

THE POETRY READING GROUP is a non-academic meeting place for people who like to ready poetry. Bring a book of your own poetry if you wish to 2 Exeter Gardens, Bourne, 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Telephone Hugh on 01778 423692 for more information or drop in for a chat and a cuppa..

Every Thursday & Friday

BOURNE ABBOTS PETANQUE CLUB meets at the Abbey Lawn in Abbey Road at 2 pm. You may obtain further details about the game and our activities by telephoning 01778 423562.

Every Tuesday & Thursday

BOURNE BRIDGE CLUB  meets at Wake House at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week when Duplicate Bridge is played in a friendly atmosphere. All players or improvers are welcome. For further information contact Dorothy Alexander on 01778 423313 or Peter Birch on 420278.

Every Thursday & Friday

BOURNE YOUTH CENTRE in Queen's Road, Bourne, is open from 6.30 pm until 9 pm for young people aged from 13 to 19. Come along and find out about our activities which are many and varied.

Every
Thursday

COFFEE AND LUNCHES at the Methodist Church hall in Abbey Road, Bourne, (entrance from Budgens car park). Coffee is served from 9.30 am until 12 noon and lunches from then until 1 pm on Saturdays, coffee is served from 9.30 am until 12 noon.

Every Thursday

BOURNE AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY meets at Wake House, North Street, Bourne, from 10.30 am until 4 pm. Contact Betty on 01778 394842 for more information.

Every Thursday

BOURNE METHODIST CHURCH SOCIAL CLUB meets for games and dancing from 2pm until 4.30 pm at the Methodist Church Hall in Abbey Road, Bourne.

Every Thursday

THE CAMEO CLUB for the over-sixties meets at the Salvation Army hall in Manning Road, Bourne, at 2.30 pm.

Every other Thursday

PRIZE BINGO is held at Meadow Close Community Centre, Bourne, beginning at 7.30 pm. (Next one May 10th). For more information telephone Brenda on 0771 2199050.

Every second
Thursday

BOURNE MOTOR RACING CLUB meets at the Red Hall in South Street, Bourne, at 8 pm. Everyone is welcome. Entrance fee £2. Regular guest speakers from all areas of motor sport. The club is always ready to welcome new members and if you are looking for a way to fill the coming winter evenings and are keen on any aspect of motor sport, then please come along and join us and find out what the club has to offer. For more information, see Bourne Links for our web site or telephone 07885 152478.

Last Thursday of each month

BOURNE MARKET STALL throughout the year will be selling various items including bric-a-brac, cakes, preserves, books, CDs, videos, DVDs and anything else that is brought in (but no used clothing, please). All proceeds for the Abbey Church Restoration Fund. For further information and the donation of items contact Philip Pettitt on 01778 422823.

Every Friday

CARPET BOWLS youth sessions at the village hall Langtoft, near Bourne, from 6.15 pm until 7.15 pm. Under 16s can attend free. Adult session until 10.15 pm.

Every first
Friday

FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC ACOUSTIC - Neil and Dean are returning to the old stomping ground, the Wishing Well at Dyke, near Bourne (open all day) offering the same welcoming atmosphere to musicians/singers/poets and all who enjoy a good social evening. The fantasmagorical raffle will also reappear and new events are to be anticipated. We hope that you will come along and support us help preserve live unplugged music in Bourne. There are no strangers, just friends you have yet to meet. Remember the place is the Wishing Well Inn, Main street, Dyke, north of Bourne on the A15. Telephone 01778 422970. Contact for mailing list telephone 01778-393071 or email

Third Monday of each month

BOURNE U3A meets at the Corn Exchange at 2.45 pm. For more information about what's on and how to join, contact secretary Val Palmer by telephoning 01778 394998 or simply go along to one of the monthly meetings where you will be made very welcome. See Bourne Links for web site.

Every fourth
Friday

FOURTH FRIDAY MUSIC at which musicians, singers and poets are welcome in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere at the Wishing Well, Dyke, near Bourne. Every fourth Friday at 8 pm.

Last Tue
each month

FRIENDS OF THE RED CROSS meet at the Red Cross hall in Harrington Street, Bourne, 2.30 pm until 4 pm.

Every Saturday

WHIST DRIVE at the village hall, Twenty, near Bourne, 7.30 pm until 10.30 pm. Everyone welcome.

Every other Sunday

QUIZ NIGHT at the Royal Oak, North Street, Bourne, for teams of up to four, entry £1 per person. Start at 8.30 pm, cash prizes.

BOURNE TOWN BOWLS CLUB
provides free coaching for beginners at the Abbey Lawn greens in Bourne every Saturday morning from 9.50 am until 12 noon throughout the summer months. Anyone who wishes to take up the game or find out more about it will be welcome. Further details from
Tony Brooks on 01778 426089 or Kate Exton on 01778 423338.

BOURNE INDOOR GOLF CENTRE
Junior After School Club every weekday night 4 pm until 5 pm and 5 pm until 6 pm and at weekends 10 am until 11 am and 11 am until 12 noon. Five week course covering iron, driving, chipping, putting and rules/etiquette with certificates of achievement in every category and four levels of ability to pass. Available to 3yrs + .
For more information please call Darren Game on 01778 383322 or email.

BOURNE CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU
Sessions are held at the Corn Exchange, Bourne, every Thursday from 10 am until 1 pm, providing independent and impartial advice to everyone regardless of race, sex, disability or sexuality. Consultations are free and confidential.       

EDENHAM REGIONAL HOUSE
at Edenham, near Bourne

More information or to make a booking contact the Warden, the Rev Andrew Hawes, Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0LS, telephone 01778 591358 or email.

FREE COURSES IN MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH

are offered by CICT Training to the community of Bourne. Courses are run from Bourne Library every Wednesday between 9 am and 4 pm. You can work towards a GCSE Grade A* - C, or equivalent nationally recognised qualification. Refreshments are provided throughout the day and you may attend just morning or afternoon if you wish. We are enrolling throughout the year so call now to book your place. For more information call Andrew on 07786 625253 or our main office on 01522 880330. We look forward to hearing from you.

ADVICE ON CAREERS. COURSES AND CVS

If you are 20 years old or over, employed or seeking employment and have less than a full NVQ 2 or five GCSEs, we can provide FREE information and advice on qualifications, funding and help in finding the right job for you.

Bridge-It
8 Millfield Road, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire
Telephone: 01775 822192 or 01780 767602
Email or see our web site.

THE WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Courses are being held throughout the autumn and winter at the Red Hall, Bourne, on a variety of subjects commencing September. Subjects include modern art, poetry and the monarchy. For further details please telephone Christine Pickering on 01778 440760.

Clubs & Organisations

THE ARMY CADET FORCE detachment in Bourne (Queen's Royal Lancers) is in need of projects in which the cadets can participate to achieve their Cadet in the Community Award. I am also seeking volunteers to help in the running of the detachment, previous military experience is not necessary, just a sense of humour and a willingness to put in two hours a week. We are also welcoming new recruits between the ages of 12, provided they are in Year 8, and 18¾. Uniforms are provided, except boots. Please email Paul Green, Detachment Commander.
BOURNE & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY meets at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Fire Station in South Street. You may obtain more information by emailing Bill Cooper (G4WJM) or telephone 01778 424517.
BOURNE BADMINTON CLUB welcomes new members, both adults and children of secondary school age. We play at Bourne Leisure Centre on Friday nights between 7.30 p m and 10 p m from September to May. For more details telephone Julian at Bourne on 01778 423994 or e-mail Julian Cooke.
BOURNE BORDERERS mixed Morris dancers welcome new dancers and musicians to the village hall at Edenham, near Bourne, where they meet each Wednesday at 8 pm. Telephone Lesley Prue (01778 424846) for more details and see Bourne Links for web site.
BOURNE CHORAL SOCIETY is a small group but new singers are always welcome in the soprano, contralto. tenor and bass ranges, without auditions. Sight reading is not essential, only the ability to sing. All ages are welcome and we rehearse on Monday evenings at the Abbey Church, 7.30 pm until 9 pm during the school term. We may be a small group but enthusiasm is unbounded. Our numbers are now increasing and we now have a wide repertoire of music however more members, in all sections, are always welcome. Anyone interested in joining is invited to turn up on a Monday night to sing or, for further information, can telephone me, Eileen Palmer, on 01778 393877.
BOURNE LADIES DINNER CLUB moved to a new venue, the Hereward Masonic Lodge in Wherry's Lane, Bourne, at the beginning of this year, thus providing more spacious accommodation to enable new members join this popular group. Ladies of all ages will be made very welcome and full details can be obtained by telephoning the chairman, Betty James, on 01778 424017. An excellent programme of speakers has been arranged for the coming year and catering is in the expert hands of Liz Pick who runs the Cake Kabin in Abbey Road, Bourne.
THE BOURNE TOWN GUIDE for 2006-07 is now being distributed to all households and businesses in the town and further copies are obtainable at the Town Hall, the public library and from the publishers, Space Watch (U K ) Ltd, 17a West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9NB. - Ken Cox.
BOURNE TOWN HARRIERS are seeking new members. Our local running club can offer a varied schedule of road races between October and March, cross country meetings at county, regional and national level, track and field meetings and all year round training sessions. We are affiliated to the North of England Athletic Association and membership costs £16 for seniors over 18 years old, £10 for juniors. If you are interested in joining, telephone Peter Honniball on 01778 440701, Dave Grace on 01778 421969 or Richard Pearson on 01778 424721.  For more information, click here and go to our web site.

BOURNE TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

NEW PLAYERS are currently needed to join the Under-Eights team for the forthcoming season. Players must be no older than seven on or before August 31st but both boys and girls may apply to join the team. Email Steve Ward for more details.

THE UNDER-14 (B team) is currently in the Top Three of the Grantham League but needs a manager to run the team next season. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to become involved with a great bunch of lads and the junior football club. The position will be filled by someone who is most of all enthusiastic. FA coaching courses will be made available together with excellent help and co-operation from the committee. Please email for further details.

THE UNDER NINES are also looking for new players. If anyone would like to come to one of our training sessions, please telephone Kevin Bellairs at 01780 410342 or email. 

BOURNE TOWN GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB promotes soccer for girls in the area from Year 4 to Year 8. Winter training sessions are held on Thursdays from 6 pm until 7 pm at the tennis court area adjoining Bourne Leisure Centre in Queen's Road, Bourne. More information by telephoning Julie on 01778 424341.
BOURNE TWINNING ASSOCIATION welcomes new members. Anyone interested in joining this very lively group should contact the chairman, Kurt Sauter, 25 Eastgate, Bourne PE10 9LB, or the secretary, Mrs Carol Atkins by email. The association now has more than 70 members and exchanges regular visits with our twin town, Doudeville in Northern France.
BOURNE BASED R&B BAND seeks drums, brass and keys to join guitar and upright bass to form authentic BB King/ R&B style outfit. Please email for more details.
GENERATION GAP is a local function band playing rock and pop from the 1960's to the present day and we are looking for local venues. Please contact Chris Wright. Our next engagement is at the Royal Oak, Duddington, on February 24th.

A KASKA BOURNE SHOTOKAN KARATE

Katsu Academy of Shotokan Karate International: Come and join our friendly group to learn the traditional art of karate. Develop your self-confidence, fitness, stamina, flexibility and learn self defence. Open to ladies and gentlemen of all abilities. Beginners are welcome (children from age 6) and adult beginners especially welcome. Why not join our four week beginner course? WE MEET At Bourne Abbey Church Hall, off South Street

Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm     Saturdays 2pm - 3pm

Contact Martin Gadd by telephone on 01778 426990 or email

GOSHIN RYU KEMPO JUJITSU

FAST AND EFFECTIVE martial arts for real self defence. All over 14s welcome to our classes as under:
Thursdays 9 pm - Deepings Leisure Centre
Sundays 9:30 am - Deeping St James Scout Hut
Mondays 9 pm - Castle Sports Complex, Spalding

NEW CLASSES: Jujitsu 10 week beginners' course for adults begins March 11th at the Deepings Leisure Centre and March 15th at the Castle Sports Complex, Spalding.

For more information, email or telephone Paul or Lesley on 01778 342532.

HOME-START SOUTH-WEST LINCOLNSHIRE
Helping young families under stress

IF YOU KNOW about being a parent and can volunteer at least one hour each week to help a family in your area, we are looking for new volunteers. You can either visit a family in their own home, offering them support during difficult times, or help at our family groups in Deeping or Stamford, where the emphasis is on playing with children. A training course will run before Easter, all expenses paid. If you would like to find out more about Home-Start South-West Lincolnshire please phone Pat on 01780 752983.

LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST - BOURNE AREA GROUP

VOLUNTEERS are welcome to assist with the maintenance of our local nature reserves. More details of when and where and what is required can be found by contacting Dave Vandome on 01778 423362.

MEDITATION WORKSHOPS at Morton, near Bourne, designed to help with relaxation as well as stress reduction. The workshops cost £5 per two-hour session and will commence on 3rd May 2006, to be held from 7 pm until 9pm. Call Anna on 07949 628061 for more details or visit her web site.

OCCASIONAL BRASS is a local brass band based in Bourne and playing for charitable and other worthwhile causes with engagements in and around the town and outside, as far away as Heckington, Swaton and Skegness. Any brass or woodwind players who would like to join us are asked to contact Roger Bunting by telephone on 07971 457746 or email and anyone who would like to book the band for an engagement should use the same contacts.

THE POACHERS SUPPER CLUB

A SOCIABLE and friendly organisation meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Angel Hotel, Bourne. The meal is usually followed by a talk, sometimes with slides, on all subjects ranging from antiques, pastimes and hobbies, local and national places of interest etc. Sometimes the talks are replaced by a quiz or other kind of entertainment. Membership is drawn from Bourne and its surrounding area and new members are always welcome and age is immaterial. Single people or partnerships. Come along and try us out before you decide if you would like to become a member. For further information and booking arrangements contact Val Palmer on 01778 394998 or email.

THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION

THE BOURNE BRANCH meets at the Red Cross Hall, Bourne, on the second Wednesday of every month, at 8 pm. For further information, telephone 01778 426298.

OLD PUNK WITH A NEW TWIST

RATIO 3 is a new group comprising four young talented musicians, all aged 16 and pupils at Bourne Grammar School. They are Will Gibson (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Dominic Faint (lead guitar/backing vocals), James Dickinson (bass guitar/backing vocals and Jonathon Stainsby (drums/backing vocals). The group was formed in June 2005 with the intention of exploring the possibilities of enhancing punk to a higher level. The confidence in their live performances has grown to such an extent that all the band members have their own personal stage presence. Ratio 3 makes you see a new exciting way of enjoying a live show for not only do they perform to their personal best but also involve the audience.
Take a look at their web site and listen to their music.

ORIGINAL MUSIC WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

ALICE NICHOLLS is a singer-songwriter from Bourne, aged 18, who has been writing her own material from the age of nine. She plays the piano, acoustic guitar and sings, and has played at many live performances and local gigs, including several events using music to raise money for charities. She is currently studying music at Huddersfield University but plays her songs anywhere and everywhere. Alice has recorded two albums and is aiming to land a record deal soon after finishing university. Take a look at her web site and listen to her music.

STAMFORD VOLUNTEER BUREAU

THIS IS A REGISTERED CHARITY since 1991 enabling people to volunteer by providing an advice and placement service. So if you are considering doing voluntary work and do not know where to start please contact us for a chat. Strong working partnerships have been developed with 150 local organisations working in the Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings area and over 1,000 people have been helped to find voluntary work through the 300 opportunities these provide. Supporting organisations in providing best practice when working with volunteers and assisting them to deliver their services. We also have an in-house project called Fresh Start which works one-to-one with people looking to gain employment or further training. Contact Rebecca or Rob on 01780 766446 or or email

Stamford Volunteer Bureau, Room 11, 2 St Mary's Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DR.
Telephone: 01780 765013 - Fax 01780 761933 - email action@stamfordvb.org.uk
Manager Rosie Maclennan, Assistant Manager Debra Hunt

Community Car Scheme

Providing affordable transport to elderly, frail and disabled people in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings area. Contact Claire Coles on 01780 482380 or email

THE WALKING CLUB

is locally based although walks are normally outside the immediate area with an emphasis on the Peak District. Several times a year we go further afield with weekends away and at Easter, a trip to the Lake District is normally arranged. Walk distances are generally between eight and 14 miles and are programmed on a Sunday on a fortnightly basis. On walk days, members meet at points in Peterborough and Stamford so that the minimum number of cars are used for transport. The membership of the club comprises a range of walkers of all ages and abilities from the experienced through to those that have taken up walking for the first time. A number of social events are arranged throughout the year such as ten-pin-bowling, barbecues, curry and beer night and an annual meal. You can find out more about The Walking Club by looking at our web site. We welcome new members and so if you want to get out into the fresh air and have some exercise then please get in touch via the website or email

Information required

SEEKING INFORMATION about the death of Sergeant Ralph Hilton Credland, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was killed while serving with 20 Operational Training Unit on 28th January 1943, when he and the rest of the crew ditched their Wellington bomber in the Moray Firth. All that was found was an empty dinghy. I understand that there is a private memorial in St.Andrew's Church, Billingborough, near Bourne, and I wondered if there is a photo of this memorial available and perhaps a photograph of Sergeant Credland and whether he has any relatives left in the area. - please email Linda Ibrom, Heacham, Norfolk, England.
THE RED BERETS IN BOURNE: I am appealing for any items concerning the 1st Allied Airborne (Paratroopers) who were based in and around Bourne during the latter stages of World War Two. I am also interested in any photographs of individual soldiers (named or not) or possibly photographs of the troops during their stay either in Bourne, or at their headquarters at the time, Grimsthorpe Park. If you have anything relating to this unit, no matter how trivial, I would very much like to hear from you. - Gary Jucha, Peterborough.
No 72 NORTH STREET BOURNE: Can anyone please tell me where (if at all) I might find the history (excluding census returns) of a building to the left of the Royal Oak public house in North Street? I am particularly interested in when it was built, what it was used for and who might have lived there before1880. Please email Lynn Musselwhite, Great Coates, North East Lincolnshire.
ASLACKBY IN PAST TIMES: My ancestors lived at Aslackby, near Bourne, leaving in 1872 and emigrating to Australia. I am about to publish a family history of Temple Ball and his wife Sara Ann (nee Pell) and their family and am seeking further  information, particularly old photographs of the village for inclusion in the book. My great great grandfather and his father before him used to work at Temple Farm. Any help would be appreciated. I have visited Aslackby twice, in 2003 and 2005. Ted Ball, 20 Davies Drive, Shepparton East, Victoria, Australia 3631 or email.
PHYSICAL TRAINING DURING WORLD WAR TWO: I am researching physical training, or PT, as taught during World War Two from 1939-45. The areas that interest me especially are boxing, wrestling and unarmed combat. I have seen some of the written training material of the time but would like to speak with anyone who either underwent the training or was an instructor. I know that some subjects were not covered in all areas but unarmed combat, for instance, was part of the normal training in the regular army, the Home Guard, the auxiliary services and the more specialised units. If anyone has any information then please email James Farthing
WHO WAS THE ARTIST C KILBON?: I am a member of a ladies darts team and also a horse lover and while playing at a pub in Wisbech recently, I noticed a pencil drawing on the wall of horses, framed and signed C Kilbon. Any information about the artist would be most welcome. Please email Rita Mellor or write to me at Providence Place, 29 West Drove North, Gedney Hill, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 0NT.
TRANSPORT AND HAULAGE IN BOURNE: I am gathering information on haulage and transport companies in the Bourne area and would be interested in receiving documents and photographs relating to the subject. At present, I have four displays of Lincolnshire related transport and industrial models in three museums in the county and am anxious to extend my knowledge of the subject. Please email Harold Abbott or write to 1 Pennells Cotts, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NH. All material will be cared for and returned.
THE ARDENS OF MORTON: Last July, as I passed through Morton, near Bourne, I saw a notice that there was a family history and local history exhibition taking place on that very day. My family are the Ardens and they are commemorated in the east window of Morton village church. I had an appointment and could not stop to visit the exhibition but would like to know if another such event is planned for 2005 or who could I contact that might have some knowledge of the Ardens? Any help gratefully received. Valerie Nourish, Laburnum Cottage, Foston, Derbyshire DE65 5PX or email.
WE ARE SEEKING EVIDENCE OF GHOSTS and would like to know of any recent or historic hauntings, apparitions or paranormal activity, in or around the Bourne area. If you have any evidence, the East Midlands Paranormal Research Group would love to hear from you. We treat all reports and investigations with the strictest respect and confidentiality. Please do get in touch by emailing Bob Johns.
A HOUSE WITH HISTORY: We are hoping to move into the area and would like to know if anyone has any history on the house at No 76 Austerby, Bourne. Specifically we are interested in previous uses, owners and any history of ghosts. If you have any information please email. All messages will be answered. - Mark Welsh.
THE BOURNE RAILWAY ERA: I am planning to build a working model of the railway system in and around Bourne in past times and would be grateful for any information regarding the layout of Bourne station, the points, turntable, sheds and so on. Any ideas, maps, or similar material sent to my e-mail address will be most gratefully received or I would be prepared to collect, copy and return. - Mike Holden.
OLD PAINTING: I have a seascape painted by George Prior in 1917 and framed by John H Berry of South Street, Bourne. Can anyone please tell me more about the artist? R E Abbott, 3 Bank Close, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UN or email.
OLD RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED: I am interested in acquiring or copying photos of the Bourne to Sleaford railway, specifically any of the sidings which existed at Milthorpe, near Billingborough, prior to the 1960s railway cuts. My father was born at Milthorpe, as were several previous generations of his family, and though some photos of the era survive, none exist of the sidings. If anyone could help in this matter, I should be extremely grateful. All photos will be copied and returned immediately. Please email Sarah Line.
THE RED LION AT ASLACKBY: I am interested in what happened to the Red Lion at Aslackby. Some ancestors of mine kept it for 50 years until sometime in the1960s when I understand that it lost its licence, although I do not know the reason why. There does not seem to be a pub of that name in the village now so I assume it became a private house - but which one? Any information on this subject would be most welcome. Valerie Nourish, Laburnum Cottage, Foston, Derbyshire, England DE65 5PX or email.
THE BOURNE WAR MEMORIAL: I am writing a history of the war memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Bourne and have managed to trace all from the First World War except three names. I would welcome any family or military details about them to complete my study. They are H Brightman,  J A Clare and C Hornsey. If you can help, please email Tony Stubbs with any information.
THE BOURNE-STORMERS RADIO MODEL CLUB meets somewhere in the locality and I am trying to find out where. I know they have a flying site at a field in Dyke Fen but there never seems to be anyone there. I would like to know if they hold club nights in town or elsewhere. If you can help, please contact me on 01778 422698 or email David Pell.
A HISTORY OF BOURNE: I am studying the late 12th century and am particularly interested in my home town of Bourne. Is there anyone out there who wishes to join me in researching this period of our history? I would like to find out more about the castle, the manors, the market and the trades in the town of past times. For example, the potteries were quite famous in their time but how many were there and where were they situated? Who lived at the castle? Who were the main feudal families? Where was the market held and when? What other industries were here? Were there any significant happenings from 1135-1216? If you are interested in such a project, please contact me and perhaps we can discover more from our town's past for all to enjoy. Email Terry Butcher.
MARKET DEEPING: I have lived in Market Deeping for 12 years and have recently moved into an old house in Towngate East called Towngate Farm and am anxious to trace its history. All I know so far is that it was empty for about ten years prior to renovations that began in about 1997. It was a working farm in the 1970s and 1980s but prior to that, I have little information about its use. My surveyor has suggested that the house was built around 1810 but that was an educated guess. I am going to Lincoln later this year to search the county archives but would love to hear from local historians who have come across either Towngate House or Towngate Farm in their researches. - Email Elisa Smith.

REMEMBER 'YES' - In the late 60's, early 70's I saw Progressive rock band 'Yes' playing one of their early dates in a marquee at Baston recreation ground. This was around the release of the 'Time and a Word' album. I recall that the support act were a local band called 'Ginger' who hailed from Stamford or possibly Bourne. Can anyone help me with the exact date, were you there? what was the show in aid of? If you have any information please email me.

30 WEST STREET, BOURNE: My wife and I moved to this house just over two years ago and are interested in learning something of the people and the families who have lived here before us. The most recent use of the property was as the Beaufort House Hotel. Through the good offices of Rex Needle we now know who built the house in 1872 and the history of that family. We would like to bring the story up to date and would be grateful to hear from anyone who can add some information on the people who lived here since then. Many thanks - Barry Parsisson.

For Sale

A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE tracing the story of Witham-on-the-Hill, near Bourne, from the earliest times to the present day, has has been issued in .pdf format on CD. The original book published in 2001 with a cover price of £9.99, sold out and this has been seen as a more viable option for the second edition. Copies are available at £6 each, plus £2 for p&p. The CD is compatible with any modern PC, Apple, Unix or Linus operating system, and can be read by either Adobe Reader or Apple Preview, both of which can be downloaded free. To order a copy, send a cheque for £8 payable to Witham-on-the-Hill Historical Society to Bantry House, Manthorpe, Bourne Lincs, PE10 0JE with your name and address or you may collect a copy for £6 but please telephone 01778 590204 to arrange.

THE BALL FAMILY FROM ASLACKBY

FROM LINCOLNSHIRE TO THE BUSH is a history of the Ball Family from Aslackby, near Bourne, and their Australian descendants, and is now available. It has been compiled by Ted Ball from Shepparton, Australia, and comprises a 430 page history of the family which originated with Temple Ball and his wife Sarah (née Pell) who emigrated to Australia with five children in 1872. Ted has travelled to Lincolnshire on two occasions to gather material for the book which will be of interest to all connected with this family who are compiling their family trees. The price is about £28 plus postage from Family Publication, Ted Ball, 20 Davies Drive, East Shepparton, Victoria, Australia 3630 or by emailing Ted.

BRM book

BRM: A MECHANIC'S TALE by Dick Salmon is now available. Dick joined the company in 1951 and stayed with the team for seventeen years and his book tells the story of the people behind the motor racing success and brings together a remarkable collection of photographs and memorabilia. The book is published by Veloce Publishing and is obtainable, price £39.99 from Bourne Bookworld, 19 North Street. Bourne, PE10 9AE, online from Veloce Publishing or from Dick Salmon at 58 Gladstone Street, Bourne PE10 9AX or email.
TWO BOOKS FROM THE PAST have recently come into my possession, dating back the late 19th century. One belonged to a Lizzie Sheppard from Pointon, born 10th March 1881. The other owned by Harry Dolby, of Thetford Farm, Baston is a military issue bible from the Boer War and has a poignant plea, written in his own hand, to return the book to him if he is ever parted from it. I would like to trace living family members of either or both these people in the hope of establishing a link between them and returning the books to the families. Email Annette Cooper or telephone 01778 393156 and ask for Annette.
THE BOURNE CHRONICLE is an illustrated history of this town in dates and events, people and places, and is now available from Walkers in North Street and from the Heritage Centre in South Street, or you may use the society's postal application form. The cost is £5, all proceeds to the Civic Society.
CARLBY THEN AND NOW is the new history of this village, four miles south west of Bourne, written and compiled by Ian Dair and containing many photographs from past and present times. Copies are available at £5 each from Ian at 32 Templeman Drive, Carlby, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 4NQ, telephone 01778 590525 or email.
THE KIRKBY UNDERWOOD COOKBOOK has been launched by the parochial church council to raise funds for the village church. It has been compiled by Christina Woodyer and contains more than 140 recipes tried and tested by local residents. The 128-page book has a wipe clean cover and costs £7.99. Email Anthony Andrews for more information or fax him on 01778 440066.
RIPPINGALE VILLAGE has been compiled by two local women, Rosetta Atkinson and Pat Cottam, who have recorded the village history in words and pictures to celebrate the millennium and the result is this generous volume of 350 pages that is well bound and easy to read. It is more a social document than an official history, giving a taste of village life over the centuries with an abundance of photographs showing faces that have been familiar to the locality. The book costs £15 and copies can be obtained from Mrs R Atkinson at 2 Doctor's Lane, Rippingale, near Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0ST, telephone 01778 440678.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS of most properties at Kirkby Underwood, near Bourne, are available for purchase to help finance a new treble bell for the village church. The bell will mark the millennium and around £6,000 is needed to pay for its installation. The photographs have been taken by one of the villagers, Mr Anthony Andrews, who chartered a helicopter last year to complete the project. For more details about photo sizes and costs please email him or write to Irene House, Kirkby Underwood, Bourne PE10 0SD, telephone 01778 440669 or fax 01778 440066. See Kirkby Underwood for an aerial view of the church.
BASTON THROUGH THE AGES is now available in colour in a durable spiral bound A5 publication of 90 pages and with glossy covers, priced at £10. The book ranges over 6,000 years of village history with individual reminiscences from the past 70 years. Details can be found on the village web site and for details of how to purchase a copy, please email one of the prime movers in this project, Peter Rayner of the Baston Environmental Group.
A PORTRAIT OF BOURNE  is now available on CD-ROM. This disc contains over 3,000 photographs and more than a million words of text telling the history of the Lincolnshire market town and its people from the earliest times to the present day with descriptions of its buildings, the role of the town council and other public organisations and services, all schools, churches and hospitals and the various industries that sprang up over the centuries, together with pen portraits of many prominent people associated with Bourne including Hereward the Wake, Robert Manning, Orm the Preacher, William Cecil and, from more recent times, Raymond Mays, Viscount Midleton and Sir Maurice Heath. The CD is priced at £20 including postage and packing for the UK mainland but add £2.50 for orders from overseas. To obtain a copy, print out an order form.

HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS of Bourne have been collected and published in a fascinating book by Dr Michael McGregor, a retired general practitioner, who has collected them over the years from patients and friends. Historic Pictures of Bourne, Lincolnshire gives a glimpse of the town over the past 130 years and we are able to see how it has changed. Dr McGregor has financed the printing of this book himself and the profits will go to The Heritage Centre at Baldock's Mill in which he has a keen interest. The book costs £10 and can be obtained from the centre at weekends or from the local bookshop, Walkers at 19 North Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9AE United Kingdom.

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LESSONS WANTED IN CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN

We are desperate to learn some conversational German before June 2007. Is there anyone out there who can help my wife and I achieve this? Please email Terry or Debbie Butcher.

Old friends
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

AN OLD FRIEND NOW IN BOURNE: I am trying to contact John Edwards who I think resided in Bourne maybe twenty years ago. John went to Banbury Grammar School in the 1950s and around 1956 joined the Royal Air Force and went to Bovington Camp in Dorset. Some twenty years ago, a colleague from Banbury Grammar School met John on a plane coming home from Cyprus. John was at that time heading for Bourne. Is he still living in Bourne and/or does anyone know where he is? I would like to get in contact if anyone knows of his whereabouts. Thanks. - please email (Dr) Ian (Chick) Henderson, New South Wales, Australia.
THURLBY FRIENDS: Seeking contact or information about Graham and Judy Pritchard who used to live at The Chestnuts in Thurlby, near Bourne. Are they still living there? Graham and I became pen pals in 1966 but lost touch in 1996. - please email Pamela Bradfield, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
DOES JANET CONNERY still live in Bourne. I am trying to contact her but do not have her current address. If any one knows her or her husband, Bill, please could you pass this on? I used to work with Janet and am anxious to get in touch again. - Ruth Giles, email or mobile 07789303865.
PAT AND TREVOR YATES, a lovely couple, lived in Bourne when I was there in the mid to late 1960s. They were very kind and hospitable to me so it is to my everlasting regret and shame that I lost contact with them. Trevor worked for Allis Chalmers and was keen on rallying. Are they still around? - please email Nick Brazil, Whitchurch-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire.
SEEKING SANDRA:  I live in Amelia Island, Florida, but  was born and raised in Walton, Peterborough and went to Walton Secondary Modern School. I am looking for my old school chum Sandra Ludlow who lived in Balmoral Road, Walton, and who now resides in Bourne. I do not know her married name but think that her husband’s name is Jack. They are knocking Walton School down now and my sister who lives in Peterborough went for a last tour (old students were invited) and she bumped into Sandra who gave my sister her email address but not being computer savvy I think my sister read me the address incorrectly. I have tried every way to send an email to Sandra but to no avail. If this could be printed and someone who knows Sandra Ludlow or her husband Jack please give them my email address. - Lorna Robinson  Meehan at lorna@bellsouth.net
ABOUT TEN OR TWELVE years ago, I took part in a school exchange visit with Bourne Grammar School and met a girl named Julia Partridge who lived in North Road. If anyone out there could help me get in touch, I would be most grateful. Please email Fabian Zigann, Dortmund, Germany.

PEGGY LYON (née Roles) - does anybody wonder where she is or misses her? She lived in Bourne for twenty years, owned a cafe in the centre of the town and also a pub just outside and had lots of friends in and around. She died in 2003 and I know a lot of people she knew were not advised of this or the fact that she is now buried in the churchyard at Horbling. If anyone wants to know more, please contact me. - her son Tony Roles, Maryland, USA.

WHEN THE YANKS WERE OVER HERE: I was born at Lincoln, Nebraska, USA and graduated from the University of Nebraska. During the Second World War of 1939-45, I served with the United States Army Air Force at stations close to Bourne and flew 18 missions over Europe. I was with 701 Squadron of the 445th Bomb Group and would like any information about our time in England if anyone out there still remembers us.
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please email DeWayne E Bourne, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
JOHN BAXTER used to live in Bourne and still does as far as I know but I lost his address when I moved to Ireland. Our friendship goes back to the good old days at Caister, Lincolnshire. He was then into rock and roll and motor bikes. I would love to know if he ever married, what he is doing now and how is his good friend Carl? - please email Dee Butcher, Ballygarrett, Gorey, County.Wexford, Eire.
KAREN BELLAIRS moved to Bourne with her children, Aaron, Jack and Amy, in 2004. She was a good friend but I have lost touch I am hoping that someone out there can help find her. Please email Rob Parker, Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
TERENCE CHALK was an old friend who worked in the London area for the National Association of Boys' Clubs until moving to Lincolnshire in 1985 when he took up an educational post as warden or manager of a sports or youth centre. We were originally colleagues in a soccer coaching scheme but lost touch when I moved to the United States in 1988 and I now live in New York. Any information about Terry would be most welcome. Please email John Bramley or telephone 518 869-3510.
WILLIAM DREW was said to have been the proprietor of a motor garage at Market Deeping in 1919-21 before moving to Canterbury. I am wondering whether any local directory etc identifies the location, thus adding to my research into his later business activities. Any information about this would be most welcome. Dave Bubier, 15 Alianmore Road, Caldicot, Gwent NP26 5DF. Or email davebubier@aol.com 
DAVID MOON was an old school friend of mine who moved to Bourne in 1962. He was born at Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. If anyone can help, please email Dave Legood, Ossett, West Yorkshire.
RACHEL NEWPORT is probably about 22 years old and born around 1982. I used to live at No 3 Bryony Gardens, Bourne, and she lived nearby. We were pupils together at the Robert Manning School but she moved away from the town and I cannot remember where. Her father was in the Royal Air Force and stationed at RAF Wittering. I am extremely interested in catching up with her and finding out how she is so if anyone knows of her whereabouts, please contact Gary Holmes by email, telephone at 07905 408675 or by letter to 27 Eslington Mews, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9LW.
TERESA AND SHARON OWLETT were two friends I knew when stationed at RAF North Luffenham, near Stamford, in 1979. They lived at Bourne and I would love to get in touch. Please email Les Beechey of Evesham, Worcestershire.
FLORENCE TIPLER: I am seeking information about Florence Tipler, a former chairman of Bourne Urban District Council (1962-63). She was born at Bradford, Yorkshire, before moving to Bourne and then marrying Eric Tipler. She first worked at the old fever hospital and later became a district nurse, a Methodist lay preacher and was also involved with the junior Red Cross. If anyone has any more information or old photographs of Eric and Florence Tipler, I would be very grateful to hear from you. Please get in touch by emailing Martyn Welborn.
JENNIFER TWELL lived at the children's hostel in West Street, Bourne, and she was my best friend at Bourne Secondary Modern School. I would like to now where she is now and to get in touch because I am visiting England in April and would love to meet up. - Diane Kilbon Horton, PO Box 194 Irondale, Missouri, 63648 USA or email.

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