REELED IN HOOK, LINE AND SINKER

Scunthorpe Telegraph Tuesday 25th July 2006

Their first-ever try has left nine excited children hooked on angling.

On a beautiful summer evening at Cemex South Ferriby's Angling Club pond, nine children aged between five and nine were invited to take part in a children's match by the cement works managers and Cemex Angling Club. Children from South Ferriby and Winteringham primary schools, accompanied by their parent or guardian, were coached and advised by an angling club member.

Taking part were Jack Watson-Sharpless, George Taylor, Katie Smith, Thomas Jacklin, Amelia Shacles, Edward Berry, Liam Barley, Emily Cutts and Rosie Wright.

They fished for an hour on the Cemex angling club pond for trophies donated by the cement works.

The winner of the biggest fish caught was George Taylor who landed a Tench weighing two-and-a-half pounds. He was presented with a trophy, a rod and a tackle/seat box.

The winner of the most fish caught was a draw between Liam Barley and Katie Smith, who landed 12 fish each.

They both got a trophy and a prize. Liam chose a rod and a selection of floats and bait boxes. Katie chose a rod and a tackle/seat box.

Trophies were presented by Kevin Woolard, Cemex South Ferriby operations manager.

All of the children received a medallion, a Cemex angling club hat, drinks and sweets. They were also given a brand new rod and reel, or a pole each, plus other items of tackle to keep so that they can continue fishing.

The event was organised by K Groombridge and Roger Clarvis from Cemex South Ferriby, who would like to thank Country Lines of Brigg, Scunthorpe Tackle Centre, Rob's Tackle of Ashby, and Chapmans Tackle Centre for their generous donations of tackle used for prizes.

The organisers would like to thank members of Cemex Angling Club South Ferriby for their help in supervising and coaching the children, and providing the fishing tackle for the children to use in the match.

RESTAURANT OWNER SAVES VILLAGE SHOP

Scunthorpe Telegraph Tuesday 11th July 2006

The battle between mega-sized supermarkets and the corner shop is a familiar one to rural retailers.

The region is home to a number of big stores, including Tesco Extra, Asda and Sainsbury's. But the big names have to vie with hundreds of smaller shops, and according to the people who run them, the corner shop is a part of community life in a way larger stores never will be.

Winteringham's only village shop and Post Office has now been saved from closure by the owners of Winteringham Fields restaurant.

Owner Colin McGurran bought the shop earlier this month when it went into receivership and plans to expand it to incorporate a specialist delicatessen.

"Without that shop, Winteringham would be crippled," said Mr McGurran.

"We'll be serving the community - the people who have always shopped here. The pensioners who come every week will still be able to buy what they need.

"I wanted to save the shop because it's essential for the people who live in Winteringham.

"While it's been closed I've noticed people at the bus stops with Tesco bags - obviously the shop is far more convenient," he added.

Apart from a butcher's, the shop - which incorporates a newsagent - is the only place for villagers to buy groceries.

Its closure would mean the closest shop would be in Winterton, almost two-miles away.

"It was important to me to save it and now I intend to take it to a new level," explained the restaurateur.

"We're having a £40,000 refurbishment and expansion - we'll sell fresh fish, oils, coffees, cheeses and pastries.

"We won't be overpriced. We'll be competitive with the supermarkets and the shop will have a rural, rustic feel," he added.

In order to keep villagers from having to stray too far for essentials, Mr McGurran has arranged with the local butcher to sell papers and fresh vegetables from his shop for the time being.

Fellow champion of the corner shop, Gurmeet Athwal, who owns two Scunthorpe Spar shops, said supermarkets had been trying to push smaller stores out of business for 30 years.

"Corner shops are the backbone of the community. They're a way of life for people and they will survive whatever," said Mr Athwal.

"They provide an essential service - supplying good value food, but also as a place where people bump into each other regularly and have the chance to talk.

"Pensioners and young families do not want to have to go to the supermarket every week. Corner shops are convenient and communities need them."

GRANT TO END VANDAL MISERY

Scunthorpe Telegraph Friday 7th July 2006

Members of a bowling club plagued by vandalism hope grant aid will come to their rescue.

Scotter Bowls Club, based on the village's playing fields, has had its greens dug up and the well-maintained turf used as a makeshift football pitch. But now members are hoping their problem will be solved thanks to a £7,650 grant from the environmental body Evolve, using Landfill Tax Credits Scheme funding from Corus.

The grant has enabled them to make the green secure with two-metre high steel palisade fencing which can be locked overnight.

The club's Ray Hammond said: "We have particular problems during weekends and school holidays and have been trying to tackle it for years.

"Our members are delighted Evolve and Corus have stepped in to pay for the fencing - hopefully we can beat the vandals for good."

Scotter Bowls Club is one of the biggest clubs in the area, with more than 80 members and nine teams.

This year it set up a sub-committee to try to encourage more young people to take up the sport and is hoping to set up a junior section.

Meanwhile, tennis fever has spread to youngsters in Winteringham, who have been given a grant of more than £11,000 to improve their court funded through the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme.

Winteringham Parish Council has secured the grant to resurface and reline the all-weather pitch on the village's playing fields. The fencing around the area has also been refurbished

Christine Hammond, clerk of the parish council, said: "The village playing fields are in constant use and the young people love having the space to play.

"We're extremely lucky to have such a valuable and well cared for facility and we're extremely grateful these grants have enabled us to make such valuable improvements to the all-weather pitch."

A further £4,120 was also received by the Humber Playing Fields Association, supported by waste recycling organisation WREN.

The all-weather sports facility, which is also used for five-a-side football and basketball, is used daily. It was created around 25 years-ago and was badly in need of upgrading.

Haxey Cricket Club was awarded a grant of £4,950 from Evolve, using Corus landfill tax credits. This has enabled members of the club to buy protective covers for its pitch.

The new covers will provide protection during rain and allow the grass to breathe when covered. Haxey CC has more than 80 members and runs three senior and four junior teams.

Sarah Smith, Corus environment manager, said the company was delighted the various projects had gained support from the Landfill Tax Credits Scheme and it was having a positive impact on local communities.

 

SUNSHINE SPECTACULAR

Scunthorpe Telegraph Monday 3rd July 2006

Hundreds of people enjoyed the sun and the fun at this year's Winterton Show.

Adults and children paid the agricultural show a visit to see what was on offer. And despite the event clashing with England's crucial football match with Portugal, on Saturday, people still attended in their droves.

A host of entertainment was provided for people of all ages in the form of animal shows, a funfair, sporting events and trade stalls.

The highlight of Saturday afternoon was the float parade, when groups such as the Panda Playgroup, Winterton Rainbows and Brownies and Winteringham WI had created decorated floats with a particular theme such as swimming or gardening.

The parade went around Winterton before arriving at the showground for visitors to admire.

There was also a craft exhibition and a cycling race.

Show officials Nick Harland and John James were glad to see so many people enjoying themselves.

Mr Harland said: "The show has been going well and the organisers are very pleased with it. I am surprised at the number of people who are here, considering the football is on."

Mr James added: "The weather has been very kind to us.

"We have done all the preparations we can and it is great so many people have come out to support us."

Visitor Sarah Finley from Winterton was there enjoying the sun and the funfair with her children.

She said: "The show is excellent and there is loads for the kids to do."

Yesterday's events included schoolboy football and a fun run

MAN INJURED IN COLLISION

Scunthorpe Telegraph Monday 3rd July 2006

A Man was taken to hospital after his car was involved in a collision.

The accident happened outside the old Unigate building on Sluice Lane, Winteringham on Saturday at 6.25am. The driver was released before firefighters arrived and taken to hospital by ambulance.
 

Driver Hurt

Scunthorpe Telegraph Saturday 1st July 2006

A Driver was taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital by ambulance services today after a car ended up in a hedge on Ferriby Road, Winteringham, at 6am.

The extent of the driver's injuries was unknown.