©Kirton News 2011

The Editors Letter

As promised in last month’s Ed’s Rant - Spring IS here! We’ve a packed mag for you again this month with plenty going on in the Village for all to enjoy, but I’d like to take some of this space to publish a reply I received From Mr. J. Clubb of the Graves Park Social committee in answer to last month’s inquiry:-

“In response to your Editor’s Letter in the April edition I wish to comment:-

The Graves Park Play Area was closed for a few weeks earlier this year as the site was undergoing essential maintenance and repair following vandalism to the walls, seating areas, bins and mounds, and as we all know health and safety when work is being carried out is paramount. The work has now been completed by our volunteers and the area was re-opened on Saturday 17th March and (if no more mindless damage occurs) will stay open for many months to come. The field and play area are open from around 9am until sunset.

“Graves Park Field and Play Area are not owned or maintained by the County, or Borough Councils but owned by The Trustees and run by Graves Park Committee which, with their efforts and fund raising enables this area to be enjoyed by the parishioners of Kirton and Frampton as was set up in the first instance back in 1957.

We are always pleased to have volunteers to help keep an eye on the area and keep it free of litter”

I’ll be talking to Mr. Clubb in more detail and we hope to run an article tracing the full history [and present role] of the Park in our next (or a later) edition on The News. But this reply highlights a couple of very important points.

Firstly, we often forget how lucky we are in Kirton to have the excellent facilities on offer - and we also forget the huge amount of (voluntary and largely un-paid) work that goes in to maintaining and running these.
Secondly, it’s so easy and convenient to ignore mindless vandalism! “It’s not my problem”. Well it is! It’s a problem to ALL of us and we can ALL help stamp it out. Keep vigilant and don’t be intimidated by a few ignorant, cocky (and, ultimately, cowardly) individuals. Even just making sure you dispose of your litter properly or take it home makes a huge impact; if nothing else, it will relieve Barbara (Westwood) of her daily duties. I’m sure she’ll be grateful - as we should be to her!

But let’s press on.... cast them clouts - M(m)ay is out!

Sam

URGENT APPEAL:
for a Lost Cat

Lost in the Hemington way area, a house cat called Stitch. She is a tabby and will be easy to spot as she only has one eye.

She is very timid and scared of everything. If you have found her please hand her into Kirton vets so that she can come home.

If you see her please contact me on: 07852 853539

Many thanks
Mrs Bills

Palm Sunday Procession
through the village