Kirton Church Fund

Last October in my report for the November issue of Kirton News I said, “ We may have more numbers than ever before,” but now, just one year later, we have lost so many numbers that we are now down to the lowest amount of numbers in the draw since two years ago in November 2023.

Surely there are more people in Kirton that would like to win some money in a resonably priced draw and with very good odds of winning. Only 20 of the severals thousands of people that live in Kirton take part in the Kirton Church Fund.The other 12 members of Kirton Church Fund live out of Kirton but wish to support the draw and Kirton Parish Church. Some of our members have more than one number to give us some extra support. But we do need more members! It is still only £5 a month and there is a far better chance of winning this than other draws. Come and join us - the more players the higher the prize money. Anyone over 18 may take part.

You can join at any time during the year at £5 a number per month and therefore £60 annually, £30 for 6 months and £15 for 3 months. You can of course pay the £5 monthly if you wish. You can also have more than one number if you wish.

How to join Registration forms are available from the back church or from Fay (email: fayngeoff@gmail.com )

Registration forms are also available from Paula’s Gifts at the bottom of Station Road which is an Aladdin’s cave of reasonably priced gifts and cards and well worth a visit.

Like more information about Kirton Church Fund? Then please email Fay at fayngeoff @ gmail.com

Both winners have won before. In fact the first prize winner won first prize in June with their other number! Congratulations to both winners.

October winning numbers will be printed in the December magazine.

The November draw takes place on Sunday 23rd November and the winning numbers will be printed in the February magazine.

September 2025 Winners

1st PRIZE - £45.94 - TICKET NUMBER: 60
2nd PRIZE - £15.31 - TICKET NUMBER: 101

Data protection. All information (name, address and phone number) of Kirton Church Fund members is held solely for the purpose of managing Kirton Church Fund and is not passed on to any other organisation or used for any other purpose.

Meet The Locals

This month, we meet Laura Sinfield, a local dog trainer!

I am a dog trainer, focusing on 1-1 training to help give people confidence with their dogs that may have a variety of behavioural issues. I also offer group classes from time to time, as well as workshops like loose lead walking, recall and scent detection for beginners.

I became a trainer in 2017 after losing a baby in the January and feeling I was unable to go back to the job that I had at the time.

I built the business up, alongside my mum, doing mainly day care and home boarding. When we moved to Lincolnshire, I decided to fully focus on just the training side of the business.

We have 5 dogs of our own and try to do a variety of things with them including agility, gundog training, scentwork and general obedience.

I am contactable via my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wagsnwoofs2 or my website: www.wagsnwoofs.org.uk or by telephone: 07500 859711.

Blue Elephant Yoga

Winter’s coming, and at Kirton News we’re preparing for the coming storm (otherwise known as Christmas). So Mark, what wisdom from the yoga world have you got for us this month?

There is an old story told in many traditions about a great king who asked his wise men for a saying that would always be true, in both joy and sorrow. After much thought, they presented him with just four words:

This Too Shall Pass

I’ve shared this fable recently in classes and, at first, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. As it happens, neither did the king. But in time he realised its meaning. In moments of sadness, the words brought him comfort, reminding him that troubles never last forever. In moments of celebration, they reminded him to be present and grateful, knowing that joy too is fleeting. For the rest of his life the phrase became his quiet anchor.

It’s a simple idea, yet strangely reassuring. Life is never still and nothing stays the same. What feels overwhelming today often softens tomorrow. And what feels perfect in one moment can pass before we’re ready. To remember this is not to give up, but to meet each moment with more balance, less clinging and less resistance.

In yoga we experience this lesson directly. We hold a posture and notice the intensity, then we let it go. We follow the breath as it expands and then releases. Even stillness moves on into movement again. Nothing stays the same, not even for a second - why not give it a try?

Taking this awareness into daily life can help us meet change with steadier hearts. When things feel heavy, we can remind ourselves: This too shall pass. When life is sweet, we can savour it fully, knowing it will pass as well.

As the year tilts towards winter, perhaps you might carry these words with you. Pause during your day and quietly repeat them to yourself. Notice how they soften your grip on whatever you’re holding - whether it’s a worry, a mood, or even a joyful moment you wish could last forever.