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©Kirton News 2025
VE Day Seat
You will have perhaps noticed a new seat under the tree in The Rec (the grounds behind Kirton Town Hall). It has been erected in memory of the 80th Anniversary of D Day.
Paula Davies and I got together to arrange an Afternoon Tea to celebrate this special day in history. Along with some amazing volunteer helpers, this enabled us to raise a good amount of money and a seat was ordered.
We then realised that we did not have enough to order a substantial enough seat, of good quality that would last. Councillor Claire Rylott then came forward with a grant of £1000 from the Councillors Grant Scheme which she awarded to us. Thank You Claire, this was very much appreciated. The Town Hall Management Committee raised the rest from various activities at the Town Hall. W
e also need to thank the Kirton Parish Council for letting us erect the seat under the tree and for agreeing to insure it for the future. The seat is for all to use in our village community and I am sure will be used by many over the coming years.
Message from Father Paul
As Christmas approaches we begin to think of our families, we long for the past where all our families would gather together around the fire exchanging presents, with snow on the ground and the sound of a choir singing carols. This of cause a romantic view of Christmas, an image that we only find on the television, on the front of Christmas cards, but there is an element of truth in it. As I have grown older my want for presents has been replaced with the want for presence of my family around me, seeing them has become of greater value.
In many ways this is the message of Christmas, God wants us his children to be present, to be with him, not just at Christmas but always. This is why God sent his only son, his very self to be with us, as one with us, so that we may know God and God may know us. God’s present to us is his very self, not just for Christmas, but for all time.
Show your love to your family as God shows his love for us, not in expensive presents but by your very presence.
Boston Classic Car Club 35th Anniversary Lunch
Boston Classic Car Club marked its 35th Anniversary recently by hosting a celebratory lunch for members. Three founder members attended the event including John Dawson, Fred Bailey and John Simpson (Chairman).
Citizens Advice Mid Lincs has set up a new baby bank
The Baby Bliss Project aims to help alleviate the effects of child poverty, while reducing waste and encouraging families to re-gift items that they no longer need.
Our local charity is collecting public donations of essential items for babies and children aged 0-3 years. The items are then passed on for free, from one family to another. It is a lifeline for families who need help, providing parents with support, and children with the items that they need to thrive. The project supports families in need in Boston and North Kesteven.
Louise Buckingham, CEO of Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire says “We absolutely know that there is a need for this project. Prior to setting up Baby Bliss, there wasn’t any baby bank provision in Boston or North Kesteven. We are seeing more and more families who are unable to afford the basics such as clothes and nappies”.
As well as receiving kind donations from the public, we are working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and their Tattershall Recycling Centre who are collecting larger items such as prams, buggies and highchairs for the project.
In addition to receiving support to access baby items, the Baby Bliss Project also offers assistance to help resolve the root cause of the family's financial hardship. Citizens Advice advisers are able to assist families with income maximisation, financial capability and grant searches as well as providing employment and housing advice.
If you have a baby aged 0-3 years and are struggling to buy the essentials that you need, please contact us as we are here to help.
If you would like to support the Baby Bliss project, we are currently looking for donations of the following items:
• Nappies and baby toiletries
• Clothes aged 0-3 years
• Prams and buggies (excluding those with car seats attached)
• Baby Baths
• Highchairs
• Moses baskets
Alternatively, financial donations are welcomed via crowdfunder:
All donations will be gratefully received and used to purchase essential items such as nappies, wet wipes and baby toiletries.
For more details regarding how you can donate items, or to receive support from the Baby Bliss Project please contact Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire on 08082787942. Alternatively, you can email your query to: outreach@citizensadvicemidlincs.org.uk or attend one of our face to face drop in sessions.
For information about our service, drop in opening times and how we can help you, please take a look at our website www.camidlincs.org.uk
