From the original Wrawby News on the Internet before coming to our servers.
The Wrawby Youth Group Disco on Sunday 16th April attracted over 300 teenagers!. Unfortunately, the Village Hall will only hold 140 people and so for safety reasons the disco had to be halted early.
You may have wondered where all the teenagers who were seen walking to Wrawby earlier in the evening were going, or later on where they had been. What happened was that after having held 5 discos with between 80 and 100 teenagers attending, the Youth Group decided to have another disco on Sunday 16th April.
By 7pm the hall was full to its capacity of 140 and so nobody else was allowed in. Unfortunately more and more teenagers kept arriving and although cars were turned away, over 160 people were in the car park waiting to enter (if anybody left early!). There were some game attempts to gain entry by; offering more money at the door, propositioning the "bouncer" at the fire exit and one person even tried to climb in through the window!.
At this point the organises felt enough was enough and on safety grounds called the disco to a close and asked everybody to go. With such a big crowd in Wrawby the police were asked for there assistance to move people on and by 9.30pm everybody had left.
The Youth Group organisers would like to thank not only the Police for their help but also all the teenagers who came for there understanding and behaviour.
The night was far from a disaster however, as approximately £140 was raised from the takings of the disco and this has been sent to Christian aid. The money will go to Ethiopia and Mozambique.
Friday 7th April 2000 will go down in the history of the Rooker household as a very sad day. It was the day that poor Speckle died.
Speckle the goldfish belonged to Josh, the family have two dogs, but speckle was Josh's first pet (not counting ladybirds that is).
Every morning Josh would go down stairs and say "Hello" to Speckle, the two of them where great chums, looking at each other, mouths opening and closing in union. So when Speckle was found floating on the surface, being used as some sort of aquatic roundabout by Goldie and Black Fin, Josh's little face crumpled and the tears poured down, he was distraught. Later that morning he wandered up to me and said that Speckle was no longer in the tank. I started to explain that because he had died I'd had to take him out of the tank, I was wondering whether to say about him having gone to Heaven when Josh asked if I'd put him in the bin. Panicking, I lied and said I'd buried Speckle in the back garden. At this news Josh's face lit up, "Can I go and dig him up?" He squealed excitedly.
A week later we found Goldie laying at the bottom of the tank with her anal fin missing and a big chunk taken out of her body, Black Fin was casually swimming around trying to look innocent (do goldfish have teeth?).
On Easter Sunday Black Fin was found dead in the tank, presumably it had died of boredom, having no-one left to bully.
Fifteen days from start to finish. Just over two weeks previously we had walked out of 'Pets are Us' with 3 goldfish and a 24 hour guarantee. Anyone want some goldfish food? Hardly been used?
Author: Richard Rooker.
Bank Holiday Monday, 1st May
Bank Holiday Monday, 29th May
2.00pm - 5.00pm. £1 for adults and 50p for children.
Since last month's article Nigel Rawson has very kindly offered the use of his field further down Mill Lane for car parking on our Open days.
Author: Sue Day.
Our first get together after Easter will be on Tuesday 16th May, when we will finish exploring the Millennium Resolution by looking at...
Other events include a Celtic workshop on Saturday 6th May at St. Peter’s Church, Horncastle Rd., Woodhall Spa, this starts at 10.30am, and will finish about 3pm.
On Friday 19th May, Terry Miller is organising From Belief to action a day of reflection and study on how Christians can be active in caring for God’s world. Application forms available from Edward King House, Lincoln (01522 528886).
Terry will be leading a full day in the autumn, for us, with Pat McCullock, entitled Living on the Edge on Tuesday 7th November, so please put this in your diary now, more details to come
Ten members present at the meeting. The afternoon passed pleasantly with the usual activities; decoupage, drawing, parchment craft and cross stitch plus good conversation and tea and biscuits.
The next meeting will be on Monday 8th May.
Visitors and new members are welcome, the cost is £1.00 per person and all meetings are in the Village Hall and start at 2.00pm
After a recent lull in the activities of the 'hidden' speed camera in Wrawby, we can now inform you that it's use in the village is to be increased according to the Humberside Police Force, Accident Prevention Office.
Over the past few weeks, the Police have been monitoring the flow of traffic through the village, and the overall speed of vehicles using our roads. According to the Accident Prevention Office the statistics were disappointing.
Although the speeds that most drivers are travelling at are being reduced, the Police admit that the general level of speeding incidents has not decreased as much as they expected.
The Police did praise the 'locals' though! Apparently when the camera was first used, a high proportion of those caught speeding were from Wrawby and the surrounding area. This proportion has been greatly reduced as the message about speed control has been taken on board by us, and this is having a knock-on effect as we are slowing down the flow of traffic through Wrawby.
This, however, is not enough, the Police will be using the hidden camera on a more frequent basis until people stop abusing the speed restrictions in the village. Until then there will be points and fines in abundance handed out by the courts.
We have been warned!
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th May, commencing at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The first part of the meeting will be open to members of the public to voice their opinions as to what they would like to see in the Village.
If anyone in the village would like to promote the On the Line scheme in which Wrawby is taking part, but the cost displays or travel is proving too great, then apply for an On the Line Millennium Award.
Awards of between £2,000 & £10,00 will be made to individuals or groups aged 18-35.
Please ring the hot-line 0845 123 4243 and find out more. You could turn your dreams of West Africa into a reality.
Elizabeth Maynard has brought the Japanese practice of Raku-fired pottery to North Lincolnshire. She moved into Wrawby about five years ago having returned to England from Florida having first studied music at the Guild Hall in London she then went on to become a very successful "self taught" potter. Specialising in ceramic figures of mythical beasts. Then while living in America she studied raku and smoke firing at the John Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. Her work has been sought by discerning collectors in Europe, Canada, the UK and USA and has been the subject of exhibitions at the British Craft Centre, London, the Island Gallery, Anna Maria Island, Florida and various museums and galleries in England, Scotland and Wales.
A few years ago Elizabeth decided to produce selected scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, as a series of ceramic tile sets. The 'Bayeux Tiles' represent more than a year's research and experiment to capture the exact colouring and style of the original tapestry. The tiles are handmade in earthenware and biscuit-fired. The designs are then drawn by hand with wax. Special glazes are then applied and the tiles are Raku-fired. This method of firing is especially suited to the subject, creating many subtle lustres and the distinctive 'rustic' look of the original.
Elizabeth's adaptation of the Raku method, is to fire her tiles in a kiln and then when the glaze begins to "run" she removes the red hot tiles, covers them with sawdust (which the bursts into flames) so giving the tiles there characteristic subtle lustre and "crazing" effects so suited to the Bayeux Tapestry. Unfortunately this can also cause the tiles to crack and so there is a lot of trial and error in producing the right blend of clay/thickness of tile to give consitant results.
If you are interested in buying any 'Bayeux Tiles' for your kitchen wall or as a coffee table top then please contact Elizabeth, who is hoping to start a Raku workshop in Wrawby and if there are any interested 'potters' in Wrawby then please give her a ring on 01652 656058.
She and her husband are at present setting up a web site where you will be able to browse her design, this site will be cantactable through a link from www.wrawby.co.uk.
Saturday 20th May
10.00am 4.00pm
Brigg Adult Education Centre
Redcombe Lane, Brigg
An open day when you can try out various crafts and computer programs, see students at work, talk to tutors and get advice and information.
Play area & Refreshments
On Saturday 13th May. Christian Aid are organising their annual Humber Bridge Walk It is rumoured that this year, the bishops of Lincoln and Hull plan to meet in the middle, so pick up a sponsor form and come along, it is always a good day out. Dogs welcome, fancy dress encouraged. No roller blades please!!
Sponsor forms for Humber bridge walk are available from Val Whitaker Tel: 657908
There will be an outing to Hull on the afternoon of Sunday 18th June for bowling in followed by Pizza.
There will be a Pentecost Village Concert on playing fields (in the Village Hall if wet) on Sunday 11th June at 3pm, this will be a lively concert of hymns and music, accompanied by the Village Ensemble, which played so brilliantly on Easter Sunday. There will be a shared tea afterwards, and is meant to be a village celebration for all ages to participate and enjoy.
Wrawby Baptisms:
19th March
Joseph Andrew Edward Codd
Thomas Henry Morwood Codd
Wrawby Funerals:
10th March
John Brumpton
How are your feet? I ask the question because normally I never think about mine.
They are just part of me; a very useful part but not demanding too much of my time. Not until recently anyway ,when I have become rather preoccupied with them. Why? Because they were really painful . For some reason a pair of shoes I have had for ages suddenly made my feet ache and my corns complain. It has made me realise just how important are my feet and indeed my shoes to my well-being and temper.
I knew what people meant when they said, ’I wouldn’t want to be in her shoes.’ I didn’t want to be in them either!
But life does at times throw up situations which are uncomfortable and which cause us pain. While we know people cannot be in our shoes, it is at those times we would want them to walk along side to support and encourage. The popular poem ‘Footprints’ reminds us that it is at such times ,often unnoticed and unacknowledged, that Christ not only walks alongside but is able to walk in our shoes. For me that knowledge gives both encouragement and strength for today and the future.
At this moment that is important for me and my family. This will be the final ‘page 7’ for ‘Wrawby News’ with which I will have to tussle. We move, in August, to a new Circuit in Co. Durham. We will be faced with new opportunities, new challenges.
There is sadness at the thought of leaving this area which we have come to love and
of leaving so many people whom we have met and who have been so wonderful to us.
Both Steve and I would like to thank you, the people of Wrawby for all the fellowship and memories we have shared. They go with us.
As for our move, we are excited and apprehensive but we go with the knowledge we are not alone, Christ goes with us.
Thank you Wrawby,
With every blessing, Mary.
• 1st Monday: Bank Holiday. 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Wrawby Mill Open Day
• 3rd Wednesday: School Summer Term Starts
6.15pm Evening Prayer at Tout Près, Little Lane.
• 4th Thursday: 2.00-3.15pm Teddy Bears in St. Mary's with Refreshments
• 7th Sunday: St. Mary's 8.00am Holy Communion
Methodists 10.30am United Family Service
• 8th Monday: 2.00-4.00pm Monday Club, in the Village Hall.
• 10th Wednesday: 6.15pm Evening Prayer at Tout Près, Little Lane.
• 11th Thursday: 7.00pm Methodist Ladies Friendship Circle -Coffee Evening (Note 7.00pm start)
• 13th Saturday: Humber Bridge Walk for Christian Aid
• 14th Sunday: 10.45am Vicarage Club & Sunday Bears in the Methodist's Schoolroom.
St. Mary's 11.00am Parish Communion
Methodists 6.00pm Worship
• 16th Tuesday: 7.00pm Wrawby Parish Council AGM - Members of the public welcome
• 17th Wednesday: 6.15pm Evening Prayer at Tout Près, Little Lane.
• 21st Sunday: St. Mary's 8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am All Age Worship
Methodists 6.00pm Worship
• 24th Wednesday: 6.15pm Evening Prayer at Tout Près, Little Lane.
• 25th Thursday: 7.30pm Methodist Ladies Friendship Circle -To Be Arranged - Chapel School Room.
• 28th Sunday: St. Mary's 10.45am Vicarage Club & Sunday Bears in the Methodist's Schoolroom.
11.00am Parish Communion
Methodists 6.00pm Worship
• 29th Monday: Bank Holiday
2.00pm - 5.00pm. Wrawby Mill Open Day
• 31st Wednesday:6.15pm Evening Prayer at Tout Près, Little Lane.
June
• 1st Thursday: 2.00-3.15pm Teddy Bears in St. Mary's with Refreshments
• 4th Sunday: St. Mary's 8.00am Holy Communion
Methodists 10.30am United Family Service
• 7th Wednesday: 6.15pm Evening Prayer at Tout Près, Little Lane.
with Robert Horner of DDM in the Village Hall
Wednesday 17th May
7.30pm - 10.30pm
Tickets £3.50 includes Antiques Quiz, Buffet & Valuation of One Item
Hats off to Andy Whitaker and Richard Rooker for coming up with Wrawby on the Internet in May 2000.
