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A Chilli night...in a warm hall!

Wyberton & Kirton Gardening Club met again on 8th May, where we were joined by the people behind Chilli Chump. Shaun has become increasingly obsessed with chillies ever since he began growing chillies 20 years ago. He then began experimenting with chilli sauces and has now given up his job in ICT to focus on his business. He now grows over 50 varieties of chilli, and makes a wide range of sauces which he ships internationally! Shaun explained about how he grows them, the surprising technology he uses, and about how the heat varies so widely. Some of us were sweating at the thought of eating some of those chillies!

Afterward, we finished off with our monthly plant swap - we bring along any spare plants we've got to share.

As a fairly informal group, any new faces are always welcome. Don't forget to check our Facebook page for information about any additional group garden visits too. Our next meeting will be 12th June, Kirton Holme Church Hall, £3 entry including refreshments. We have a guest speaker again, this time from the Community Growers, based at Spilsby Road Allotments, to tell us about what they do and how they provide access, education and support in a market garden setting. We hope to see you there!

Boston Classic Car Club
Annual Show 2026

Following on from our most succrssful 35th Anniversary Show last year, Boston Classic Car Club will again be holding their annual Show this year on Sunday 9th August.

To date there are around 150 exhibitors pre-booked to attend, with nearly 30 Trade stands already committed to attend.  Pre-booking is essential for free entry to the show to exhibit classic vehicles and those interested should contact, Graham Lunn the Show Co-ordinator on 07719 996795 or by email, glunn1960@gmail.com. Alternatively, full details with a downloadable booking form and location map, can be found on the Club website, htts://bostonclassiccarclub.org.uk .

The venue, again, is the Orchard Park field, Hubbert’s Bridge, Boston, PE20 3UQ.  On the day there is free parking for visitors, with admission at £7.50 for each adult and accompanied children, under the age of 14, free.

Awards for those classics who have entered or judging will be presented near the end of the Show.  Additionally, there will be live music during the day as well as known celebrities attending.

The event promises to be another excellent day and if previous Shows are anything to go by, will attract visitors and exhibitors from around the county and further afield.

The Royal British Legion in Kirton

Every year on the Sunday nearest the 11th of November a remembrance parade and service is held in the village to remember those men and women who either paid for our freedom or have suffered injuries that they suffered in British conflicts in years gone past.

The parade is led by members of the Kirton Branch of the British Legion and serving members of the armed forces. The parade is organised by the Legion with the support of the Parish Council. The village can be rightly proud of the support of our community who turn out on that day. Very few places can be equal to the hundreds who attend both the parade and the church service.

Time has taken a total on the members of the Legion with a number of its membership who cannot march but still stand proudly at the Memorial.

As well as the occasion held every year the Legion works tirelessly to collect money by the Poppy Collection to help aid the needs of both men and women who have suffered injuries and mental stress because of their actions in war.

The birth of the Kirton branch dates back to 1939 when its membership stood at 0ver 100. As time goes by the membership has fallen, although the Branch still carries out its tireless work. It has its own welfare officer and a few members of the armed forces who become part of the Boston branch.

I certain that there members in the village who at present are active members of the armed forces or parents of those who are at this moment have sons or daughters who are serving at present.

You do not need to have a direct connection with the forces to become a member of the Legion to become a member, although I did come from a family of naval service.

This article is a direct appeal for new members to become involved, to help collect for the poppies or help in the day to day running of the Legion in the village. What every you think you could do to support our Branch would be gratefully received.

If you would or feel you can help the Branch continue please contact David Hodgson on 722906 or email him on redonionman46@gmail.com