Lincolnshire Echo

Grapevine@ News From the Heart of Your Community in ; Brought to You in Association with Lincolnshire Co-Operative - at the Heart of the Community

STURTON-BY-STOW Chris Bowler 01427 788471 evening at The Plough pub to celebrate the harvest. Hosts Ann and Rhys prepared and served a delicious supper and seasonal music was supplied by Tim and Sharon Bell and Dave Gibbons.

Art Therapy: Putting Paint to [...]

ART THERAPY: Putting paint to canvas is having a therapeutic effect on people with mental health issues. David Garstag, pictured, has produced his first self portrait.

The Final Parade ... ; Raf Squadron Disbands After 13 Years' Service in County

AN RAF squadron hailed for its professionalism has disbanded after 13 years' service in Lincolnshire. Engineers and air crew from 23 Squadron gathered at RAF Waddington yesterday to parade for the final time.

Honour for Technician ; in Brief

AN OPTICIAN'S technician has won a national prize for coming top of the class in his professional exams. Martin Brown, who works for Paul Todd Opticians in Bunkers Hill, Lincoln, has been awarded the Benny Lipsey Prize.

Plea for Photographs ; in Brief

THE works department of Lincoln Cathedral is appealing to Lincolnshire Echo readers for pre-war photographs needed to help complete the renovation of an 18th century house. The house at 8 Eastgate in Cathedral Close will have wrought iron railings reinstated in the front of the house. At present, only stumps remain in the low stone wall.

Farm Shop Reaches Final for Second Time ; in Brief

UNCLE Henry's farm shop has reached the final in the national farm shop of the year awards for the second time. It will be competing against nine other UK farm shops in the National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association awards.

Comment

IT'S sad to hear of the demise of breakfast clubs in some schools. The positive effect of giving children a healthy breakfast in safe and friendly surroundings is well documented.

Give Public Cash to Armed Forces, Not Gay Pride Gala ; Yourview

IT is with great interest that I have followed the correspondence in the Echo as a result of my letter regarding the Gay Pride event held in Lincoln. What soon became clear was that those who opposed my view paid no regard to the main point of my letter - that public money should not be spent on such self-indulgence.

We Will Be Back Next Year for Another Fun-Filled Day ; Yourview

I WOULD like to publicly thank all those people who helped to make last month's Carholme Community Gala in Lincoln such a success. This was a community event, very much a team effort and credit is due to so many people - far too many to list in the space available here.

Points From the Post

ALIEN NATION: It was recently claimed that it is essential for British forces to win the war in Afghanistan for the sake of the UK''s standing in the world. Bombing shepherds, women and children to smithereens for the sake of our nation''s standing does not seem a very defensible argument to me.

Multinationals Have No Interest in Workers or Host Cities ; Views From the Web

NEVER trust a large multinational to tell the truth about its future plans. Siemens is interested only in its profits - why should it care what happens to its workers in Lincoln, or Lincoln itself for that matter? Look at the potential value of its sites in the middle of the city for housing offices etc. Look at the Teal Park decision. Draw your own conclusions.

Quotes of the Day

' In my constituency of Birkenhead there are now more violent crimes against the person than there were in the whole country 50 years ago. - Labour MP and former welfare minister Frank Field ' I never feared growing old, because I was always very conscious that I was bad at being young.

Is the Ex -Factor Costing Your New Relationship

BREAK-UPS can be particularly messy affairs - you can waste days, weeks and even months worrying about your ex, what they are doing and if they are dating someone new. But during an unstable economic climate, there is a more significant worry following the disintegration of a relationship - what a break up can do to your credit rating.

Tell Us Your Dating Stories

Ask the Love Doctor ; Fiona Caine Answers Your Relationship Problems

MY husband and I have moved away from the area where we were both brought up to an area where I know no-one. 'I seem to be relying totally on my husband for company at the moment because with two small children, both under four, it is hard to get out and meet people.

Cereal Killer ; Lack of Funding Forces Children's Breakfast Clubs to Close Down

SCORES of county children will lose out when seven school breakfast clubs close at the end of term. St John Ambulance is pulling the plug on the clubs, which operate in seven Lincolnshire schools, serving around 100 children.

Angry Zola Goes From Mild to Wild

WEST HAM assistant manager Steve Clarke has backed Gianfranco Zola's new 'get tough' policy. The normally mild-mannered Zola was angry his side made so many mistakes on Monday night when they were beaten 3-1 at Manchester City.

Cahill: I Have What It Takes ; Football England Expectations: Bolton Defender Gary Cahill Is Ready for an England Call-Up.

BOLTON defender Gary Cahill is confident he has what it takes to make the grade as an England international. The centre-back has been earning rave reviews with his performances for Wanderers and Capello has been keeping a watchful eye on the 23-year-old.

Return Plan for Group ; Orienteering

LINCOLN Orienteering Group's Winter Series returns on October 31 at the West Common after the resounding success of last year's inaugural competition. This year''s programme will be following a similar format, with races taking place on alternate Saturday mornings.

Three-Way Tie in Shoot ; Shooting

KEN JONES, Julian Brown and Barry White tied for High Gun in the latest 32 sporting at Fen Clay which saw hot competition amid warm, sunny weather. Each hit 30 over a layout of high and low crossers, slow incomers and driven targets, and close behind on 29s were Dennis Fowler, Peter Taylor and new member Shane Martin, followed by a 28 from Stuart Merill.