Sojourn Over

Its nice to be back from my sojourn to America.   Mike Turnbull and Gaz Watts have completed their bike ride marathon from Land's End to John O' Groats two great charities benefitted from their efforts.   There was a Hog Roast to celebrate their achievement with the "Pub Lads" performing and more donations to the charities.   Xmas Fayre is almost here, is it that time of year already.   The Welwick Christmas Auction has celebrated its 45th year.

Possibly no newsletter next month with Christmas coming up but will try my best to get a festive edition out on time.   If not have a very Merry Christmas and look forward to writing a new post in the New Year.   Plus there's more news tit-bits.

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My Brilliant Divorce

Edtorial, the newsletter is seven years old, the editor looks back at the highlights and tribulations.   The play "My Brilliant Divorce" is being presented at the Village Hall its had rave reviews.   Dave Small's commemorative bench a place for contemplation.

Room to Play it's well known that Skeffling has a fair amount of musical talent in the village.   What isn't so well known is that there are a lot of young musicians in Skeffling, too.   But where do they go to rehearse?  Advance news of Bonfire Night.   Plus there's more news on the bus timetable changes.

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Charmain Parsonage (1951 - 2011)

Tribute to Charmain Parsonage.   The Intrepid Duo have done it again and completed their epic 1,050 mile challenge "Lands End to John O'Groats" plus a hog roast is being organised in celebration.   The Martin Jackson concert was a great success and enjoyed by all.   The play "My Brilliant Divorce" is being presented at the Village Hall, tickets are selling out fast.   The official reopening of St Helen's is happening this month with the Archdeacon in attendance and finally welcome home to Ted Douglas from his stay in hospital.   Plus check out the story about the Lions Charity and the fantastic work they do.

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On Yer Bike!

Obituary Joan Robinson.   On Yer Bike! the dynamic duo, Mike Turnbull and Gaz Watts are at it again, 1000 mile challenge Lands End to John O'Groats. Wind turbines in the news again with BT & RWE npower plus changes to the bus services in South East Holderness.   And another Charity Walk, Ben Briggs has just moved into Skeffling, and he's come with all the right credentials!   As well as getting the house in order, he's doing a charity walk! On 19th June, Ben and 7 of his friends start walking from St. Bees on the West coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the East.   It's approximately 192 miles. Plus there's more news about another proposal for Wind Turbines in the area, the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm.   Changes to the local bus services.

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Help Needed

Help Needed...   Do you love animals?   If you do this might interest you.   On Yer Bike! the dynamic duo, Mike Turnbull and Gaz Watts are at it agagain, a 1000 mile challenge Lands End to John O'Groats.   Art Lovers...   There is to be a celebration of art at Burton Constable Hall.   Scambuster help...   Don't let the scammers con you.   They use a lot of tricks to do just that.   Here are a few of them.   Plus lots more and there's a new game on the Intro page.   Why not add your opinion.

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Burn's Night Success

Burn's Night, once again Burn's Night was an overwhelming success and raised £582 all the proceeds will go to The Stroke Association.   St. Helen's News, with the refurbishments almost completed it will re-open for Easter. An official reopening ceremony will take place on St. Helen's Day, Thursday 18th August at 6pm.   The Archdeacon of the East Riding and the Deanery Choir will join the celebrations.   New BBC Drama South Riding has used some of its locations from around this area.

If the familiar cry of "I'm bored!" comes your way during half term, don't listen, instead send the children to The Hut, Withernsea's adventure playground.   They'll find lots to do there which will keep them busy and entertained.   The Hut will be open daily from Monday, 21st February to Saturday, 26th February from 10am to 3pm, although they will close for lunch from 12.30 - 1pm.   Plus lots more and there's still prizes in our Monster 2010 Quiz.   Why not add your opinion.

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Editors New Year Message

Message from the editor, Happy New Year.   And wasn't the Old Year a snowy one!   Everyone seemed more than happy with the first fall of snow. One morning I went for a walk, the sky was blue, the sun was shining and the snow was deep and crunchy.   It looked so gorgeous I took some pictures of Skeffling in the snow which are now on the website.

Xmas Fayre, fortunately, this year the Xmas Fayre was held just before the worst of snow descended on us, so everyone was able to get into the Village Hall and raised £800.   Burn's Night for all of you who have been anxiously waiting for news of Burn's Night, here it is!   This year it will be on Saturday, 5th February. There's a Family Fit Challenge with a holiday for four as a prize also there's a prize in our Monster 2010 Quiz.   Why not add your opinion.

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