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JAMAICA HONEYMOON
Scunthorpe Telegraph Friday 16th September 2005
A Honeymoon in Jamaica followed the wedding of Zoe Goodrum and Daniel Power at Newstead Priory, Cadney.
Zoe is the daughter of Ms Y Curtis, of Scunthorpe, and Daniel is the son of Mr and Mrs N Power, of Winteringham. Given away by her brother Paul Goodrum, the bride wore a strapless basque-style bodice with antique gold beaded detail and a pale gold, crushed chiffon, gathered skirt.
A gold tiara and gold dolly bag completed her outfit.
Attending the bride were her sister Lindsay Shrimpton, Katie and Aimee Hemstock, the bridegroom's friend's children and Joshua Shrimpton, the bride's nephew.
Lindsay wore an olive and sage green satin dress, just below knee length.
Katie and Aimee wore gold dresses with sequinned bodice. They carried small bouquets of cream roses and carnations.
Best man was the bridegroom's brother, Matthew Power.
A reception was held at Newstead Priory.
TRIPPERS AIRLIFTED OFF STRANDED BOAT
Scunthorpe Telegraph Tuesday 13th September 2005
Eight people were airlifted from a speedboat after it ran aground in the Humber Estuary.
Passengers aboard The Dragonfly were rescued by a helicopter from RAF Leconfield after spending 12 hours grounded on a sandbank. The Humber Coastguard was alerted to the fact the boat had become stuck at around noon on Sunday.
The passengers were taking what should have been a 50-minute round trip from South Ferriby to Hull Marina and back with the Humber Parascending company.
But before they could reach their destination, the boat became lodged on sand close to Winteringham Haven.
Steve Webb, who was captaining the boat, said nobody was hurt in the incident.
But he described the rescue as 'an adventure'.
"Nobody was ever in any danger and staying on the boat would have been perfectly safe," he said.
"But the passengers were given the option of being airlifted out and they all took it, purely to avoid waiting around until midnight.
"I've been contacted by my customers since to say it was the best trip of their lives.
"Everyone definitely enjoyed their free helicopter ride."
Humber Coastguard confirmed no-one on the boat was at risk, but emergency services had been summoned nonetheless.
"There were no injuries, and nobody was taken to hospital. The boat had run aground and its passengers were happy to wait for the next tide," a spokesman said.
"They did end up being airlifted by RAF Leconfield, and Hull Coastguard and Humber Rescue also attended the incident."
The Dragonfly started running high-speed boat trips from the Hope and Anchor pub to Hull Marina earlier this year, as previously reported in the Telegraph.
Mr Webb said it was his fault his passengers ended up receiving an unexpected helicopter ride.
"I simply turned too soon and ran aground. I turned maybe 200 yards too early and we were stuck.
"Although we were safe, I have nothing but praise for the emergency services. They were fantastic."
He added he was particularly grateful to a friend from the Ealand Sloop Preservation Society who brought him much needed food during his 12 hours spent marooned.
"It was cracking of them," he said.
BIG DEMAND FOR RENTAL PROPERTY
Scunthorpe Telegraph Thursday 8th September 2005
12:30 - 08 September 2005
Demand for rental properties is on the up in North Lincolnshire, experts have revealed.
First-time buyers who find themselves priced out of the housing market are turning to renting to get their own home. A study by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) showed demand for rental properties had increased across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
The area, which includes North Lincolnshire, has seen first-time buyers put off by spiralling house prices.
The cost of a house in Ashby has rocketed over the past five years.
According to the rightmove.co.uk website, a property on Ashby High Street cost £24,950 in 2000, £31,000 in 2003 and £53,000 this year.
Local experts were not surprised buyers hunting a first property were put off by sky-high prices.
David Hornsby, an independent financial adviser at DNP Independent Financial Management, said he had noticed a recent surge in the buy-to-let market.
"The buy-to-let market is very buoyant.
"People like to buy property to rent out as it's an excellent investment, but there's a knock-on effect on those at the other end of the income scale who find it difficult to buy. More people are definitely looking to rent, simply out of necessity," he said.
Harpreet Atwell, who owns 16 buy-to-let properties, and is also a financial adviser, said for those able to afford it, a property to let out was a great investment.
"A buy-to-let is the number one investment in the market at the moment. It's one of the safest things to invest in," he said.
But he added for struggling first-time buyers, finding an affordable home could be a problem.
"I've definitely noticed there are a lot more people renting. We actually have waiting lists of tenants and I suppose those with less money are getting priced out," he added.
"I'm finding people buy later now. I think it's to do with a number of factors like more couples splitting up and a population increase."
Being 'priced out' is a familiar issue for Claire Dickinson (22), from Winteringham.
"I'm trying to find a house at the moment, but there just isn't anywhere, and even rent is pretty expensive," she said.
"For now I'm living at home to save cash. I think it's becoming a common step for graduates these days."
RICS spokesman Jeremy Leaf said: "The return of buy-to-let investors to the market is a result of expectations that interest rates have peaked.
"Tough affordability means renting remains the only realistic option for many."
Schwab wins AA Chef's Chef of the Year award
CatererSearch Thursday 8th September 2005
(08 September 2005 10:09)
Chef Germain Schwab has been crowned the AA Chef's Chef of the Year for 2005-06.
The award was announced just over a month after Germain and wife Annie sold their five AA rosette Lincolnshire restaurant-with-rooms Winteringham Fields, which they had run together for 17 years.
"It's a nice swansong after 40 years cooking - it's one of the awards I never got," said Schwab, who was especially thrilled because the award is voted for by chefs.
He was honoured for his "dedication to his craft" and "accuracy, consistency and attention to detail" as well as the time he and Annie have devoted to training, judging and charitable work.
French hotel giant Accor, scooped the AA Group Hotel of the Year Award for Novotel.
Its mid-scale brand was rewarded for its broad appeal to both leisure and corporate customers, its dedication to the environment and value for money.
AA chief hotel and restaurant inspector Peter Birnie said: "Novotel's new generation hotels are leading the way in design, service and food offerings."
New generation Novotels in London Greenwich, London Excel and Edinburgh have all gained four-AA stars, and the Novotel London Euston has won the group's first AA rosette.
Accor marketing director Roger Smith was delighted. "We've spent a lot of time, effort and money developing our new generation Novotels in the UK and they now compare favourably with the best hotels in the upper mid-market segment," he said.
The regional Hotel of the Year Awards went to Calcot Manor in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Glenapp Castle in Ballantra, Ayshire and Castle Hotel in Conwy, a refurbished coaching inn that concentrates on good food and hospitality.
Le Cercle, part of the Club Gascon group, took the London Restaurant of the Year award. "Le Cercle is at the forefront of London's trend-setting restaurants, leading the way with all-day dining and small grazing portions," said the AA judges.
Regional restaurant winners were John Burton-Race's New Angel in Dartmouth, Conran's étain restaurant in Glasgow, which was described as smart but affordable, and Cardiff institution Gilby's Restaurant.
Stars and rosettes
New hotels AA stars
Five Stars
The Baglioni Hotel, London
Marriott West India Quay, London
The Langham, London
Bovey Castle, Moretonhampstead, Devon
St Andrews Bay, St Andrews, Fife
Four Red Stars (AA Top 200 hotels)
Bath Priory, Bath, Somerset
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Portmarnock, Co Dublin
Three Red Stars
Cringletie House, Peebles, Scottish Borders
Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher, Isle of Scilly
Bayview Hotel, Ballycotton, Co Cork
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel, Connemara, Co Galway
Fairyhill, Reynoldston, Swansea
Two Red Stars
Mill End Hotel, Chagford, Devon
Driftwood, Portscatho, Cornwall
New AA restaurants rosettes
Four Rosettes
L'Enclume, Cartmel
Three Rosettes
London
The Glasshouse, Kew, Richmond
Umu, London
England
Apicus, Cranbrook
Cliveden, Taplow
Driftwood Hotel, Portscatho
Le Poussin at Whitley Ridge, Brockenhurst
The Harrow, Little Bedwyn
Seaham Hall, Seaham
Summer Lodge, Evershot
The Atlantic Hotel, St Brelade
Anthony's, Leeds,
Simpson's, Birmingham
Paris Restaurant Patrick McDonald, Birmingham
The Box Tree, Ilkley
Miller Howe, Windermere
Talland Bay, Talland
AA Guest Accomodation of the Year
England: Lower Barn, St Austell, Cornwall, 5 Diamonds
Scotland: The Lodge, Daviot Mains, Highland, 5 Diamonds
Wales: The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron, Ceredignon, 5 Diamonds
AA Pub of the Year
England: The Red Lion at Stathern, Leicestershire, 1 Rosette
Scotland: The Black Bull at Lauder, Scottish Borders, 4 Diamonds
Wales: The White Swan, Llanfrynach near Brecon, Powys, 2 Rosettes
AA Wine Award
England and overall winner: The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire
Scotland: The Cross, Kingussie, Highland
Wales: The Bell at Skenfrith, Monmouthshire
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AREA LOSING OFFICER
Scunthorpe Telegraph Tuesday 6th September 2005
There were eight parish councillors present for the meeting of Winteringham Parish Council when Coun Bateman was in the chair and welcomed North Lincolnshire councillor Allan Smith, Pc Jeff Sewell, Norah Stocks and young people from the youth project.
Before the business began, Coun Bateman invited Pc Sewell to speak. He explained, in November 2005 there would be a restructuring of the local police team and this would probably mean Winterton and the surrounding area no longer had a neighbourhood officer. Unfortunately, this could mean, with less police presence, there could be an increase in crime.
Mrs Stocks, representing the youth project, spoke to the councillors asking them to consider the possibility of erecting another wall in the teen shelter as at the present time, during bad weather, it was almost impossible to use.
Pc Sewell said he felt there were less problems when the youngsters met in a designated place rather than gathering on street corners.
When the builder is on site in September he will be asked to look at the feasibility of erecting a further wall and to submit a quotation for the work.
The minutes of the July meeting had been circulated and the councillors agreed these were a true record. The matters arising were discussed.
Only one person had expressed an interest in the vacancy on the parish council and she would be invited to attend the next meeting.
The clerk reported the documents had gone to the external auditor. The payments were agreed and the clerk was instructed to write to HSBC expressing the council's concerns over the closure of the branch in Winterton.
Highway matters were discussed and a letter would be sent to the highways maintenance department.
The councillors discussed two new planning applications. Planning permission had been given for the demolition of the existing garage and the erection of a two-storey extension at 4 Market Hill and also for the erection of a first-floor extension and the installation of skylights at 21 Low Burgage.
The clerk reported the work on the paths and fencing on the playing field would start in early September.
The fencing around the tennis courts had been repaired and the area would be swept and treated for moss. The conifer trees would be pruned back in October.
The councillors instructed the clerk to order the replacement parts for the Multi-Play System.
There were several youngsters who were riding motorised scooters and small motorbikes around the village and also on the field.
As it was most probable these youngsters did not have any insurance, this would be reported to the police.
Coun Allan Smith said in Winterton there had already been cases where the bikes had been confiscated.
A meeting had been held with David Sanderson, public rights of way officer. He said all the marker posts on the village paths would be replaced later in the year.
The clerk was asked to report to Mr Sanderson the 'no horses' sign on footpath 18 had been vandalised and needed replacing.
Correspondence received was presented to the councillors and the clerk was instructed on any replies which needed to be made.
The next parish council meeting will held be on Tuesday, October 4. All Winteringham Parish Council meetings are open to the public and, at the close of the meeting, time is allowed for those present to speak to the councillors.
MEMBERS 'CLUED UP FOR TREASURE HUNT'
Scunthorpe Telegraph Saturday 3rd September 2005
The August meeting of Winteringham WI took the form of a car treasure hunt.
The winners of last year's treasure hunt were Chris's Crew and they had set the route and worked out the clues for this year. The members set off from the village hall at 6.30pm on a pleasant summer's evening. Chris's Crew then set to work to prepare the hall and the supper ready for their return.
When the ladies returned to the hall they were presented with two more competitions to complete while their treasure hunt forms were marked.
One of these was 'Where in the World' (pictures of well-known landmarks) and the other was a wordsearch based on the clues from the treasure hunt. Eventually everyone returned to the hall and they were able to enjoy a glass of wine (or orange juice for the drivers) and tuck into the quiches, cold meats and salad, followed by apple pie, plum bread and pastries.
The completed forms had been marked. Annie Cook and Carol Smith were declared the winners and presented with a small prize.
All the ladies received a small gift for taking part in the competitions.
The evening ended with a draw for the mystery prizes. Winners were Christine Hammond, Janet Campbell, Mary Nuttell, Margaret Ward and Margaret Burton.
NO ROOM AT THE INNS?
Scunthorpe Telegraph Saturday 3rd September 2005
Summer may still be going strong, but North Lincolnshire's restaurants and party venues are already decking the halls in preparation for a winter wonderland.
Visions of sugar plums are already dancing in the heads of a number of local establishments whose diaries are bursting with festive bookings. Forest Pines has been at the centre of a Christmas craze according to a spokeswoman.
"We're absolutely chocka, We barely have any Fridays or Saturdays left at all. At the moment every other call is a Christmas booking or enquiry. We find we get a lot of repeat business, and people tend to start phoning in January," she said.
A spokesman for Winteringham Fields, one of the region's top restaurants, confirmed a number of Christmas reservations had already been taken.
"We have bookings on most days over the Christmas period, although we're closed on Christmas day.
"We do expect to be packed on Christmas Eve - we'll be very busy.
"We're not too far off being fully booked."
Normanby Hall, owned by North Lincolnshire Council, has also been a popular choice for prompt party planners.
A spokesman for the hall said: "We've had lots of interest, although we've still to finalise our menus. We have a lot of people on our mailing list and I think we should be busy this Christmas, we were last year."
The venue was top choice for organisers of the Conservative Group's yule celebrations.
"We're supporting one of the council's establishments and will be going to Normanby Hall. We just need to finalise a date, and then we will be booking." said a spokesman.
But the region's Labour Group had not been as quick off the mark.
"We haven't booked anywhere yet, we did start to enquire a few weeks ago, but a few places told us we were too early, so it's definitely something we need to organise," said a spokeswoman.
Reeds Hotel near Barton had also been picked by eager revellers as a venue to book quickly.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said: "We've already had quite a few bookings, especially for the time of year. It does seem to get earlier every year though, we're definitely going to have a busy Christmas season, although we still have spaces at the moment."
ARE YOUR ELECTRIC BLANKETS SAFE?
Scunthorpe Telegraph 1st September 2005
North Lincolnshire Council's trading standards department will be offering free electric blanket safety checks next week.
In previous years, checks revealed about half the blankets brought in for tests were potentially lethal and could be the cause of severe house fires. The reasons for failure ranged from problems with plugs to blankets where the insulation around the wiring had completely broken down.
And many blankets were more than 20-years-old.
According to trading standards officers, this can be very dangerous, as they do not have a built-in overheat protection device. This device automatically turns the electric blanket off if it gets too hot.
It is recommended even fairly new blankets should be checked. This will ensure they have not been damaged in storage.
This year, the authority has a special caravan, which means the service will be taken out to smaller villages and will reach people who may have been unable to get to the traditional locations visited in previous years.
The checks are free of charge and will be carried out by the council's electrical testing team at the following times and places:
MONDAY
Ashby Multimedia Centre, 9am-11am
Alvingham Road Day Centre, Ashby, 11.30am-1pm
Church Square House, Scunthorpe, 2pm-5pm
TUESDAY
Brigg Library, 9.30am-2.30pm
Barton Local Link, 2.30pm-4.30pm
WEDNESDAY
Barnetby - Railway Inn car park, 9.30am-10.30am
Ulceby - Brocklesby Ox pub car park, 11.30am-12.30pm
South Killingholme - Cross Keys pub car park, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Goxhill - Brocklesby Hunt pub car park, 3pm-4pm
THURSDAY
Haxey, Kings Arms pub car park, 9.30am-10.30am
Keadby, New Generation Park, 11.30am-12.30pm
Burton-upon-Stather, Medical Centre car park, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Winteringham, Ferry Boat pub car park, 3pm-4pm.
For further information, please contact the trading standards department on (01724) 297664
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