Ted Douglas 1929 - 2012

I'am sorry to have to tell you that this will be the last issue of Skeffling News, but now and again in future you might find a copy of Skeffling News on your mat.

Ted Douglas 1929 - 2012   It's with great sadness we have to say a final goodbye to Ted Douglas.   The Pub Lads WOW! What a night that was.   The Village Hall was packed and the music really rocked!  Cherie Lawrence has been to the Village Hall three times now, and been a success every time.

Village Hall News.   At the Village Hall AGM the Chairman, Lynda Payne, said that very little had happened during the financial year, but this coming year lots of things are planned.   There are loads of events planned for the coming year, Burn's Night especially.  Plus lots of another tit-bits.

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Important News From The Editor

Skeffling News will be every two months in future, read the editorial for more information.

Toilet Training for Adults trouble with the sewers again.   The Council Tax the precept has NOT been increased read the full article to find out more.   Information on emergency numbers plus how to save money on mobile numbers.

Asda shopping run by bus. Battery recycling news, what stars you are.   Plus lots of another tit-bits.

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Margaret Roberts (1932 - 2012)

It was with sadness we learned of the death of Margaret Roberts.

60s Disco, time to search the back of the wardrobe for those gorgeous 60s outfits.   Lots of people came to the Afternoon Tea at Skeffling Village Hall, it was held to support RED this years charity.

Set-Back & the Environment Agency what it means for Skeffling.   Holderness Heroes, do you know anyone who fits this particular bill?   If you do, The Gazette have nomination forms.   There's help for Oil and LPG Users.

Plus lots of another tit-bits, and a great write up from the website HU12 On-line give them a visit to see what they have to say about us.   Plus lots of other tit-bits.

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Scourge of the Sewers

I'd like to wish all my readers a very Happy New Year, and thank you for staying with Skeffling News.   It's hard to believe I've lived in Skeffling for 13 years, and been Parish Clerk for 12 of those years.   It's flown by so quickly, and it's never been dull!

Scourge of the Sewers, last week it took 3 men in 3 vehicles, 2 hours to free the sewage pump at the crossroads of the scourge of baby wipes.   Afternoon Tea... If you fancy having Afternoon Tea with your friends, you couldn't do better than come on down to Skeffling Village Hall 2:00 pm on Saturday 18th February.

This years charity 'RED' Nightclub...is based at Armstrong's bar at Hull University and run entirely by volunteers a nightclub for adults with learning disabilities.   60s Disco...The last time we had a 60s disco at Skeffling Village Hall, it was a great success.   So much so that they're having another one.   Plus lots of other tit-bits.

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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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