THREAT OF SUBMERGED ROADS

Scunthorpe Telegraph, Tuesday 26th June 2007

Flooding caused havoc on the region's major roads, making some completely impassible and enforcing diversions and slow moving traffic.

A 50mph speed limit was imposed on the M180 motorway due to a large amount of standing water and the A1077, which spans North Lincolnshire, was submerged in parts.Ferriby Road in Barton-upon-Humber, as well as a number of other roads around Barton, became too waterlogged to use and countless roads in the region were plagued by deep, standing water.

Humberside Police spokesman James Cartwright said the force had been inundated with calls since the early hours of the morning and caution was advised on all roads.

"The A1077, at Barton Lane, has not been closed but there has been slippage on the embankment and approximately two feet of mud has fallen on to the carriageway."

Mr Cartwright said there had been reports of flood waters covering gardens in Brigg and South Killingholme as well as Scunthorpe and Barton.

The River Trent rose 'very high' close to Alkborough and Burton and Winterton, Winteringham and Barnetby all suffered some flooding.

"We have patrols all over the place trying to keep track of everything going on; obviously they will act when it is needed," said Mr Cartwright.

Floods also severely disrupted bus and rail services with many routes either being cancelled or diverted, including the 350 bus service, which links Scunthorpe with Winterton, Barton and Hull

MAPLE LEAF REST BEHIND

Scunthorpe Telegraph, Wednesday 20th June 2007

Darts players were presented with trophies at the annual awards night of the Scunthorpe Summer Darts League, held at Frodingham Road Club, Scunthorpe.

Darts and dominoes and fives and threes players were also recently presented with trophies in a ceremony at the Beacon, Ashby.The summer darts league trophies were for team and individual performances in 2006 in which Maple Leaf B won the championship with the Ferryboat Inn, of Winteringham, finishing runners-up.

The Second Division was won by Frodingham Road Club with Wheatsheaf, of Belton, finishing second.

John Stephenson, of Frodingham Road Club, took the trophy for highest finish checking out on 156 while the most 180s (eight) went to Graham Stow of Frodingham Road Club.

League chairman Kenny Vipurs said with 16 teams in two divisions the league catered for both county standard competitors and social players.

"We have a very competitive first division with the singles played over five legs while in the second division played over three legs," he said.

"We have social players who just want to do something and enjoy a night out. Obviously players want to win but it is not the be all and end all."

He said anyone wanting to take up darts and wished to find a team should contact himself on (01724) 871234 or league secretary Steve Fisher by email on steve.fisher1952@hotmail.co.uk . A bouquet of flowers was presented to Thelma Richardson in appreciation of her standing in for league secretary Steve Fisher, who suffered a serious long term illness.

AWARD WINNERS

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Maple Leaf B; runners up Ferryboat Inn.

DIVISION TWO WINNERS: Frodingham Road Club; r/up Wheatsheaf.

KNOCKOUT CUP WINNERS: Foxhills Club; r/up Maple Leaf B.

SINGLES CHAMPION: Karl Forrington (Ferryboat Inn); r/up Andy Clayton (Maple Leaf B).

PAIRS CHAMPIONS: Karl Forrington and Dave Ladley (Ferryboat Inn); r/up Darren Coates and Dennis Waller (Rileys Snooker).

LADIES SINGLES: Bev Waller (Frodingham Road Club); r/up Christine Readhead (Maple Leaf A).

MIXED PAIRS: Antony Neale and Becki Emmerson (Wheatsheaf); r/up Richard Cross and Christine Readhead (Maple Leaf A).

SENIORS CUP: Terry Finch (Dog and Rat); r/up Bob Shinns (St Bernadette's).

MOST 180s: Graham Stow, eight (Frodingham Road Club).

LEAST DARTS IN 501 GAME: Finishing on 12 were Danny Payne, Karl Forrington, Andy Clayton and Mark Johnson.

HIGHEST FINISH, 156: John Stephenson (Frodingham Road Club).

MOST 100s DIVISION ONE: Ian Shipley (Desert Rat).

MOST 100s DIVISION TWO: Graham Stowe (Frodingham Road Club).

SPOON TROPHY: Dog and Rat Ladies.

ELECTED TO CHAIR PARISH COUNCIL

Scunthorpe Telegraph, Wednesday 20th June 2007

At The June meeting of Winteringham Parish Council, Coun Jackie Bateman was elected chairman and Coun Nigel Hill as vice-chairman.

The clerk had prepared the monthly financial report. It was unanimously agreed that all of the invoices received should all be paid.There were two new planning applications and also details of planning permissions granted.

Permission had been given for a sun room at No 3, Bramble Lane, to construct a new pitched roof at 36 High Burgage, and for work on an ash tree at Scarborough House.

The clerk reported aid had been granted for work required in replacing the playing field boundary hedge on Hewde Lane. This work would not commence until the autumn.

Before the next parish council meeting councillors will meet with people who have expressed an interest on being co-opted on to the parish council.

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 3.

All Winteringham Parish Council meetings are open to ther public.

At the close of the meeting time is allowed for members of the public to address the councillors.

 

HOPES HIGH LES WILL RAISE MOUNTAINS FOR CHARITY

Scunthorpe Telegraph, Thursday 14th June 2007

Mont Blanc is Europe's highest peak and scaling it is a challenge for even the most skilled mountaineer.

Few even attempt it without a guide. But Winteringham soldier Les Longworth (27) is set to climb the 4,808-metre peak unaided, despite having no mountaineering experience at all.Les, who will be accompanied by friend and former forces member Anthony Samson (32), is to tackle the tough climb in order to raise money for Cancer Research, in honour of his mother, who is currently battling the illness.

"I'm nervous, definitely, not many people try to do it without a guide and obviously I haven't climbed before, but because Mont Blanc is so high we thought it might raise more money," said Mr Longworth.

The former Winterton Comprehensive School pupil is currently stationed at Staffordshire's Army Training Regiment, but his mother, Jean Longworth, lives in Winterton.

"My mum has been fighting cancer since last Christmas and she's getting quite bad, she has breast cancer but it has spread," Mr Longworth explained.

"Obviously that's my reason for doing it, but with Anthony I think it was just a case of finding someone crazy enough to do it with me.

"We do go walking together and we're both quite fit so we should be all right. We've been putting in extra training though and we will spend three days acclimatising before the climb when we get there."

Mr Longworth has planned his mammoth fundraising event for August 5, and said the only thing which could possibly put him off would be bad weather.

"Hopefully the weather will be good - we have an extra day to make it to the top to account for being held off by the weather, but we hope to do the climb in three days," said Mr Longworth.

"A lot of friends and colleagues have already come forward and said they'll sponsor us, but we want to make as much as possible and think we might be able to get into the thousands - I'm thinking about asking local businesses for sponsorship as well."

Individuals or businesses who might be able to help Mr Longworth reach his fundraising target can contact him on 07970 053208.

For more information on the work Cancer Research UK does, visit www.cancerresearchuk.org
 

HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH CYCLISTS

Scunthorpe Telegraph, Saturday 9th June 2007

A Whole fleet of four-wheeled farm vehicles on a collision course with a bunch of cyclists - you'd expect there to be only one winner.

However, even an ill-timed vintage tractor rally failed to thwart some of the top riders in the country, as amongst the Lincolnshire Wolds it was the heavyweights who were forced to give way during the East Midlands Regional Road Race Championship.Organised by Cherry Valley rider Andrew Hayton, from Winteringham, almost 60 cyclists attempted to push their physical capacity to the absolute limit over nine laps of a gruelling 9.5 mile circuit.

The challenge proved too much for some, with less than half as many making it to the finish line, as blistering heat and vertigo-inducing climbs through Binbrook, Thorganby, Croxby and Thoresway, took a heavy toll. Scunthorpe Poly's Martin Pitchford was one of the many casualties.

The opposition proved equally as tough as the terrain with a clutch of elite and first-category riders setting the pace and soon breaking away from the chasing pack.

With three laps to go Richard Wilkinson, from Rapha Condor race team, sought to go it alone up front but he was soon reeled back in and eventually found himself pushed into third place.

Taking the title, and the Simon Goodge Memorial Trophy, in a time of three hours 39 minutes, was a rider who shone in the recent Richmond Grand Prix, Dave Clarke.

He just pipped Olympic cyclist Robin Sharman in a tight sprint to the flag, with Wilkinson barely 13 seconds behind.
 

CARE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

Scunthorpe Telegraph, Wednesday 6th June 2007

Nominations for this year's childcare awards have been revealed.

Council chiefs have described the number of nominations for this years event as 'overwhelming'.An independent panel of judges selected the shortlisted nominees for the Childcare Awards.

The finalists for each category are as follows: Children's Centre of the Year: Barton Children's Centre and Henderson Avenue Children's Centre.

Childminder of the Year: Alison Jewison, Angela Philips, Annette Turner, Julie Robinson and Sharon Froggatt.

Nursery of the Year: Apple Tree Day Nursery, Coneygarth Farm Day Nursery, Fieldview Day Nursery, Kingsway Children's Centre.

Out of School Club of the Year: Barnetby OSC, Barton Child Centre OSC, Kids at Coneygarth, Parkview OSC.

Pre-School of the Year: Parkview Pre-school, Lincoln Gardens Pre-School, Little Owls, Winteringham Under Fives.

Volunteer/Committee of the Year: Angela Thompson from Lincoln Gardens Pre-School, Gill Lambert from Winterton Playgroup, Sarah Glover from Little Acorns Playgroup and Sue Hague from Berkeley Pre-school.

Lifetime Achievement: Christine Hughes, Jenny Roberts, Kathleen Kay and Shirley Pell.

The ceremony takes place on Friday, June 22 at the Ancholme Leisure Centre, starting at 7pm.

Donations for the raffle are welcome. To donate call (01724) 296629.