Kirton Church Fund

The January draw winning numbers will be printed in the March magazine.

Congratulations to our winners! All prize winner have won before. In fact the first prize winner for December also won 2nd prize in September and coincidently his wife won 1st prize last Christmas.

A cheque for £1524.58 has been paid into the church bank account bringing the total raised by the KCF for Kirton parish church in 2025 to £2327 and the total raised to over £26,200 since we started in June 2012. A massive thank you to everyone who continues to support us and a happy and prosperous new year to you all!

I have just heard this morning that there is a new member joining the KCF bringing the total of numbers in the draw to 50 and the number of players to 33. Welcome and good luck to our new member.

There is still have plenty of room for more members though and there is a very good chance of winning in the Kirton Church Fund (KCF) monthly draw. Why not come and join in? 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.

Not already a member? Then why not come and join?

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

This is my 135th Kirton Church Fund report for Kirton News since the draw started in June 2012 and will also be my last. After 13 and a half years I am handing over the books etc. to Carol Norwood and Laura Greensmith who will continue to run the Fund. I am moving away from Kirton to join my new husband in North Lincolnshire as soon as my house is sold. I thank everyone for their friendship and support during my 26 years in Kirton and send my best wishes to you all.

Carol and Laura will let you know their contact details but registration forms are still available from church or from Paula’s Gifts on Station Road. Look out for more information in March.

November 2025 Winners

1st PRIZE - £46.87- TICKET NUMBER: 107
2nd PRIZE - £15.63- TICKET NUMBER: 113

December 2025 Winners

1st PRIZE - £46.87- TICKET NUMBER: 101
2nd PRIZE - £15.63- TICKET NUMBER:67

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

Meet the Village’s New Painter & Decorator, Shane Elston.

There’s a new brushstroke of brilliance in the village—and it belongs to Shane Elston, a skilled painter and decorator. After years of honing his craft under seasoned professionals, Shane has launched his own local business this year, and hopes to bring fresh energy, care and attention, and a personal touch to homes across the area.

He prides himself on using high-quality materials, offering fair prices, and leaving every space cleaner than he found it. No fuss, no mess—just beautiful results

Local Roots, Lasting Impressions

Shane is a local village resident and he and his family are active members of the community. He spends most of the weekends standing in the rain on the sidelines with his young children who play for Boston Rugby Club!

He knows the quirks and character of village homes like the back of his hand. From charming period cottages to modern extensions, he’s worked on them all—and now he’s ready to make his mark as an independent tradesman.

“I’ve always loved the transformation process. There’s something satisfying about turning a tired room into a space people feel proud of. Now that I’m working for myself, I can really focus on giving each client the time and attention they deserve.”

His services cover a wide range of interior and exterior work, including:

• Wall and ceiling painting

• Wallpapering and feature walls

• Woodwork and trim restoration

• Exterior facades and fencing

• Colour advice and design input

He's punctual, reliable, polite, and takes great pride in his work. He’s known for his clean finishes, tidy workspaces, and friendly, down-to-earth approach. No jargon, no fuss—just honest craftsmanship.

He's now taking bookings for Winter projects. Whether you’re refreshing a guest room or finally tackling that hallway you’ve been ignoring, he’s ready to help!

Please give Shane's business a warm village welcome—and maybe a few walls to work on!

To arrange a free quote or chat about your ideas, call 07786730399 or email Elston.Decorating@gmail.com

Blue Elephant Yoga

The Problem With Resolutions!

January arrived and hopefully, you started the year full of hope. With a fresh start often come bold promises and the inevitable list of New Year’s Resolutions. Usually they revolve around health: more exercise, eating better, or giving something up like alcohol or cigarettes. And while the spirit in which those intentions are written is admirable, by the time you’re reading this, many of those resolutions will have quietly slipped away, replaced by the familiar rhythm of everyday life.

But here’s the thing. Maybe the problem isn’t us. Perhaps it’s the idea of resolutions themselves.

Most resolutions ask for too much and too quickly. They rely on motivation, which is a wonderful thing but not a particularly reliable companion. They often ignore the realities that come crashing back once January settles in: work, tiredness, weather, family commitments, and the simple fact that we are creatures of habit. When enthusiasm fades, the resolution often goes with it, usually replaced by guilt or disappointment. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. Statistics suggest only around 8% of resolutions are kept for a full year.

February, on the other hand, is a quieter month. Let’s be honest, it’s a bit of a limbo month. There’s less fanfare and fewer expectations. And maybe, just maybe, that makes it a better place to begin.

Instead of resolutions, it can be more helpful to think in terms of small, repeatable choices. Things that fit into real life rather than hovering above it. A short walk most days. Stretching for a few minutes before bed. Pausing before reacting. Nothing dramatic. Nothing you need to announce on Facebook.

This is where yoga, in its simplest sense, quietly enters the picture. Yoga isn’t about flexibility or impressive poses, despite how it’s often presented. At its heart, it’s about paying attention. Noticing the breath. Feeling the body as it moves or rests. Choosing presence over autopilot, even briefly.

That kind of attention doesn’t require a mat, special clothing, or an hour of spare time. It doesn’t even cost anything. It can be as simple as noticing your feet on the floor while the kettle boils, or taking a slower breath before answering the phone. These moments don’t look like progress, but they add up, a bit like compound interest. Over time, real change happens.

Unlike resolutions, small practices don’t demand perfection. Miss a day? It doesn’t matter. There’s no sense of starting again from scratch. You simply return, as many times as needed. This is how change tends to happen in real life. Gradually. Almost unnoticed.

So if January didn’t go to plan, and you’ll be in very good company if it didn’t, that’s not a reason to give up. It might be an invitation to try a different approach. One that’s kinder, more realistic and better suited to the long year ahead.

No resolutions required. Just small, steady steps. Taken often enough, they tend to lead us exactly where we need to be.

And I know this because I’m a world-class expert in making resolutions…… and failing them. Years of first-hand experience!

Namaste