A Grade II listed building in Folkingham is falling down, prompting the local authority to spend up to £10,000 to stablise it.

An urgent works notice will be served on 18th century Toll House Cottage, in Bourne Road, after councillors agreed to the move at this week’s development control meeting.

The notice will see walls shored up, the roof propped up, temporary rain-proofing installed, repairs and the boarding up of windows.

Images of the building projected during the meeting showed how a mature tree allowed to grow up against the building has caused structural damage, while interior shots showed beams hanging from the ceiling and plaster covering the floors.

Despite these conditions, a woman in her nineties lived in the house for decades but moved into a nursing home in 2010. Principal conservation officer Ian Wright said the current owner is “reluctant to undertake any works” as he is hoping to sell the house.

Councillors asked for assurances that the costs will be recovered from the owner, which were given by Mr Wright.

A council officer came under fire as a planning application was deferred at South Kesteven District Council’s development control committee meeting on Tuesday.

Councillor Michael King branded a financial appraisal carried out by the officer as “extremely flawed” in an application for the demolition of a garage in Swinegate and building of nine flats in its place.

Although the application was deferred, Coun Mike Cook said he believed the redevelopment would “enhance the area”.

The vote to defer was carried eight to five.

SATURDAY (August 10)

Cricket

South Notts League

Division A – Radcliffe on Trent v Belvoir.

Division C – Bottesford v Radcliffe on Trent 2nd.

Division E – Lenton Willoughby v Whatton & Aslockton.

Division F – Belvoir 2nd v Long Eaton 2nd.

Division G – West Bridgfordians 3rd v Bottesford 2nd.

Division H – Gedling & Sherwood 2nd v Bingham.

Division L – Belvoir 3rd v Farndon 2nd.

Division P – Beeston Toton Sycamore 3rd v Belvoir 4th.

Division R – Bingham 2nd v Young Lions 2nd.

South Lincs & Border League

Premier Division – Billingborough v Belton Park, Grantham v Boston, Moulton Harrox v Welby.

Division One – Thomas Cook v Billingborough 2nd.

Division Two – Boston 3rd v Grantham 2nd, Claypole v Cavaliers, Welby 2nd v Long Sutton.

Football

Chromasport United Counties League

Division One – Harrowby United v Irchester United (3pm).

Friendly

Skegness Town v Grantham Town (3pm).

SUNDAY

Cricket

Grantham & Melton Association

Division One – Barrowby v Belton Park, Buckminster v Ashby Carington, Kinoulton v Bottesford, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir v Frisby Hoby & Rotherby.

Division Two – Ashby Carington 2nd v Harlaxton, Bingham v Rothley Park, Grantham v Welby, Sproxton v Whissendine.

Division Three – Belvoir Colts v Skillington, Egerton Park v Croxton Kerrial, Thorpe Arnold v Colsterworth.

Newark Alliance

Division Four – Newark Ransome & Marles 2nd v Belvoir.

Veteran tennis champion

Dennis Hernaman has sadly died, aged 94.

Mr Hernaman was a regular player at Grantham Tennis Club and his talent saw him travel around the world for the England Veterans’ Tennis Team, competing well into his 90s.

Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Navy and, as captain of a mine sweeper, picked up a taste for travel.

He joined the Bank of India which took him to Tanzania, India, Pakistan, Zambia and more. His love of tennis led to him meeting his future wife, Sandy, at a tennis club in Dar-es-Salaam. In his youth he twice won the East Africa Cup and the Calcutta Tennis Championship.

He lived in Manthorpe for the last 25 years and was a keen supporter of Grantham Tennis Club.

His daughter Mary Greenfield said: “Most Boxing Days involved a large family game of tennis where all Dennis’ grandchildren would delight on taking on grandpa.

“Occasionally, as their game improved, they would get the odd game off him.”

Mr Hernaman died peacefully following a short illness on August 1. He leaves a wife, four children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Dennis Hernaman

He was born in London in 1918, and sadly lost his father at the age of 3. He was brought up by his mother, grandmother and aunt. His mother got him a place at an unusual school which was a private school for orphans, The Royal Wanstead School.

Despite the sad circumstances, he was very happy at this school and made many life long friends. After school he joined the navy as captain of a mine sweeper, where he picked up his enthusiasm for travel.

As Captain of the mine sweeper he was mainly stationed in the Mediterranean at Alexandria and Taormina in Sicily. When his grandsons were old enough, he delighted them with stories of his romantic conquests in both ports! His film-star good looks meant he was always a hit with the ladies.

After the war, He had a brief spell in the City as a stock broker. An uncle of his who had connections in banking got him a position working on board the glamorous liner The Queen Mary and The Queen Elizabeth. He travelled between London and New York for two years in charge of banking services on board both ships. After that he joined the Bank of India where he his first posting took him to Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania. It is here that he met his future wife Shandy at the tennis club. She was working for the Colonial and Foreign Office. They spent the next few years enjoying different postings in India, Pakistan, Aden and Kenya.

He was then appointed as General Manager for the Bank in for Zambia.

In all these countries, Dennis and his wife enjoyed meeting and getting to know the different cultures of each place. They made friends with Arab Sheikhs, Indian business men, Russian diplomats and many others. They continued a lively correspondence with many of their friends from different countries for years and years.

His love and enthusiasm for tennis has been a life long interest, starting as a young boy, playing in his local club in North London with his mother also a keen player and his step father. He twice won the East Africa Cup, and the Calcutta Tennis Championship two years running. He was a keen golfer and sailing enthusiast.

He took up sailing when the family were posted to Aden. In those days Aden was a major port for ships, here he loved taking us children out in his boat weaving his dingy through the massive tankers and liners docked in the harbour until we reached the open shark infested sea. Undaunted we would sail into one of the many isolated beaches, and enjoy delicious picnics. Picnics at midnight under an August moon were also enjoyed watching turtles come up on the beach to lay their eggs.

Dennis travelled with his family to Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti for local holidays. Returning to England for 6 month breaks to see family and friends.

After an enjoyable life in banking, he and his wife came to settle in England in South Lincolnshire, firstly in Hawthorpe then in the last 25 years in Manthorpe. He was treasurer of the South Lincolnshire branch of the Red Cross for many years and also a director of the south Lincolnshire enterprise scheme which was to help set up small businesses.

He never stopped playing tennis and became a member of the England Veterans Tennis team where he represented England all over the world. Playing in Australia, America and many countries in Europe. He was a keen supporter of the Grantham Tennis Club, where he loved to watch the young members of the club improve their game.

Most Boxing Days in the family involved a large family game of tennis, weather permitting, where all Dennis’s grandchildren would delight on taking on Grandpa! Occasionally as their game improved they would get the odd game off him!

A special service will be held at Grantham Cemetery on Saturday to remember the father of Carry On star Hattie Jacques.

Flight Officer Robin Jaques was killed 90 years ago on August 8, 1923 when he lost control of his plane. FO Jaques had been training with 100 Squadron at Spittlegate Aerodrome in Grantham. Peter Reichelt has arranged a wreath-laying ceremony in FO Jaques memory to coincide with the 90th anniversary of his funeral at Grantham Cemetery. The service will be held at noon. All are welcome.

Mayor of Grantham , Frank Turner, was the guest of honour at Grantham Railway Club on Wednesday for the opening of the Grantham CAMRA Beer Festival.

Coun Turner was given the honour of pulling the first pint at the beer festival, which will continue today and tomorrow from 11am until 11pm.

Organisers of the festival expect there will be more than 30 different beers to choose from at the start of the festival and urge people who want to taste a wide range to arrive early while stocks last.

The festival is free to CAMRA members while members of the public pay £2 on the door.

Coun Turner is pictured pulling the first pint alongside festival organiser Neville Lomas of Grantham CAMRA.

Mayor of Grantham , Frank Turner, was the guest of honour at Grantham Railway Club on Wednesday for the opening of the Grantham CAMRA Beer Festival.

Coun Turner was given the honour of pulling the first pint at the beer festival, which will continue today and tomorrow from 11am until 11pm.

Organisers of the festival expect there will be more than 30 different beers to choose from at the start of the festival and urge people who want to taste a wide range to arrive early while stocks last.

The festival is free to CAMRA members while members of the public pay £2 on the door.

Coun Turner is pictured pulling the first pint alongside festival organiser Neville Lomas of Grantham CAMRA.

Prizes and equipment worth hundreds of pounds were stolen halfway through a weekend charity fund-raiser - and what was left behind was smashed.

Heartless crooks took hundreds of items from a marquee at Kesteven Rugby Club on Saturday night, put up by The Yorkshire Terrier and Toy Breed Rescue.

This is the second time a charitable event has been targeted of late - an £8,000 generator was stolen during Knipfest in June.

The Osbournby-based rescue centre has held events at the rugby club, in Woodnook, annually for the past six years, without incident. But this year’s hit has lost them several hundreds of pounds.

Sue Harrowell runs the rescue centre. She said: “It was quite upsetting when I got there; I just broke down and cried.

“They knew that it was for a charity fund-raiser because we had banners up everywhere.”

Microphones, cables and speakers were taken, while raffle and tombola prizes stolen include a blender, headphones, a dog hamper, food hamper, pamper items and gardening equipment. Two hundred cans of fizzy pop were also taken.

And what the thieves deemed to be worthless was destroyed, including cups and dog rescue keyrings.

Sue said: “We usually raise about £1,500 but this time it was only £700 because we had to go out and buy stuff.”

Proceeds taken during the weekend were going to be split between the dog rescue centre and armed forces charity Pilgrim Bandits. Special guest during the weekend was Ben Parkinson, a paratrooper who lost both legs in 2006 and went on to carry the Olympic flame and be appointed an MBE.

Sue said: “He was devastated that someone could do that to us. Because we only raised a bit we couldn’t share a great deal with the charity which, again, upset me.”

Despite the setback, Sue refused to let the burglary ruin the day and she refuses to let it put a stop to future annual fund-raisers at the rugby ground.

Information to police: 101.

** Foster homes for dogs are being sought. To find out more, call Sue on 07852 965163.

A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car came off the road and crashed into a telegraph pole in Harlaxton Road, Grantham, on Wednesday night.

The pole, a cable and a tree were damaged in the collision with a blue Renault Clio.

The man and a woman suffered minor injuries.

Aidan Mackinder, 21, of Uplands Drive in Grantham, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and bailed to appear at Grantham Magistrates’ Court on September 2.

“Abysmal driving” in Grantham spurred David Feld to capture on camera inconsiderate parking in a bid to highlight what he sees as an increasing problem.

David, of Third Avenue in Grantham, noted the Journal’s Dozy Parker campaign, which has seen photos sent in by furious readers, and took it to a whole other level.

In recent weeks, his trusty camera has not left his side as he has gone about his business in the town...making sure that no poxy parking goes unnoticed.

David, 57, said: “I’m fed up with the generally abysmal driving in Grantham. Drivers are impolite, don’t use indicators, have no idea how to use roundabouts, stop in yellow boxes, park where they like, park on the pavements with emergency lights when there’s no emergency - delivery drivers are worst - and so on.”

David describes dozy parking in Grantham as “endemic” and believes Market Place and Westgate to be where the worst parking takes place.

He added: “Signs at each end of Westgate indicate no parking except in designated bays. Bank customers and delivery wagons often park on Narrow Westgate, causing havoc. As for the parking bays on Wide Westgate themselves: well, my photographs speak for themselves!”

A particular bugbear is motorists’ inability to park within parking bay lines.

David said: “Being a driver, it annoys me when I’m trying to park and drivers are taking up two parking spaces. Other drivers end up circling around trying to find a parking space.”

l What do you think? And send us your pictures to: comment@granthamjournal.co.uk

Staff at Henry Bell in Grantham joined Carol Foster in celebrating a quarter-century milestone with the company.

Mrs Foster, finance director and company secretary with Henry Bell & Co (Grantham)Ltd was presented with gifts and flowers by the company’s managing director Thomas Lee.

Henry Bell, based in Dysart Road, operates within the agricultural industry, supplying seed, fertiliser and chemicals.

The Grantham Beer Festival at Arena UK in Allington will be back next year following the success of the inaugural event at the weekend.

Organiser Lloyd McAuliffe said a numbers of improvements would make next year’s event even better.

“Everything went fantastic, we had a brilliant response,” he said. “But with all these things, when you put on an event for the first time, you come up with issues. We got round them, but all the feedback will be taken on board.

“We will definitely do it again next year and it will be bigger and much better.”

Around 1400 people were at the event on Saturday, but Sunday only attracted a few hundred.

“We ran out of beer a couple of times and had to go around supermarkets to top-up, but we will put that right next time - there will be a much wider range of beers and other drinks available,” said Mr McAuliffe.

“Lots of people have congratulated us on putting an event for Grantham and making it reasonably priced and accessible - the bus from the town centre was over-subscribed. We want to continue that by keeping prices as low as possible. We don’t want price to be an issue for people.”

He said the event would open longer hours on both days next year, have a bigger marquee, two bars, more portable toilets and a better outdoor stage area.

Tickets were £5 per day or £8 for the weekend and the hourly buses cost £1 each way.

As well as beer, a huge attraction for many was the line-up of bands , including The Arcadians, Southwellz, The Protoneers and The System, who provided outdoor live entertainment all day, except during a spell of rain.

There was other entertainment as well, including antique fair rides, bouncy castles, sumo rings and a hog roast and other food.

Arena UK also hosted a huge equestrian event on site.

County councillors across Lincolnshire have £2,000 burning a hole in their pocket to be given to worthy causes.

Lincolnshire County Council voted to continue its Big Society Fund which sees each councillor receive £2,000 to distribute to worthy causes on their patch. Coun Ray Wootten of Grantham North said he is appealing for groups and organisations to get in touch. He said: “I’ve allocated £250 already but I’m looking for applications from clubs that could use perhaps £100 or £200 to make a difference. They have to be in my ward which runs from Ancaster down to North Parade.”

Coun Wootten can be contacted on 01476 400183 or by e-mail: cllrr.wootten@lincolnshire.gov.uk

To find out more about the Big Society Fund and how to contact your councillor log on lincolnshire.gov.uk/bigsocietyfund

Magnificent Grimsthorpe Castle is the backdrop for a bumper festival of music and a lot more besides on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26.

More than 50 acts will perform a varied mix of rock, indie, folk and spoken word on six stages over the course of the day.

But a host of other attractions means there is always something else to delight visitors, including a classic car show, beer festival, sideshows and a children’s area.

Music on the main stage will feature 10 rock and Indie acts including Lost Souls, Infamous Vampires, The Red, Glass Onion and Devlin Blue.

The Show Ring stage offers a subtler sound of traditional and contemporary folk music, from artists including Miller Magic, Haze, Max Miechowski Quartet, Unique performers and sandfly.

Several local musicians and singers will get the chance to show their flourishing talent on the acoustic busk stops stages in a giant marquee.

The emphasis is on low tech music, provided on the day by Tim Kirby, The Buskin’ Brothers, Haytham Mohamed, Dedboy, Amy Key and Rebecca Vaughan, to name but a few.

The Speakeasy, spoken word stage is a new feature for this year’s festival. Performers will offer a variety of poetry, prose and comedy.

More tranquil will be the atmosphere in the courtyard, where performers will jam in a relaxed style while the audience enjoys refreshment from the castle restaurant.

Visitors to the festival will never be far from the music, but eyes will also be on the show ring, where displays will capture something of the county show, with owl and falconry displays, Side Saddle Association riders, a dog show, terrier racing and much more.

A children’s area will give youngsters their own mini festival, including interactive music, dancing, singing and storytelling.

Some of Lincolnshire’s finest brews will be included in the Grimsthorpe Beer Festival, along with other real ales, lagers and soft drinks.

Among the many other attractions lined up for the third festival is the classic car display. This highlight of the show will feature more than 150 vintage vehicles.

Another favourite moment should (conditions permitting) see a flying visit by a Lancaster bomber, and Spitfire and Hurricane fighters from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The festival gates open at 11am and the music will start at noon, finishing around 7pm. Tickets are £8 for adults, £4 for children aged 3-12 on the day.

Information: www.grimsthorpefestival.co.uk

Friendly

Carlton Town 1

Grantham Town 0

Grantham Town suffered their first pre-season defeat at Carlton Town on Thursday night.

The Gingerbreads went behind after six minutes when Julian Toplis gave the Nottingham side the lead.

Grantham forced six corner kicks but were unable to make more of them and were still behind at the break.

Both sides utilised plenty of substitutes in the second half and the Gingerbreads went closest to equalising from Greg Smith headers, but all three went just wide.

Here’s a look at the news from some of Grantham’s groups and clubs.

GATHERING

Classic Car Club

On Wednesday the club will meet at Harlaxton Sports and Social Club from 5.30pm for its ‘Gathering of Classics’.

The monthly noggin and natter meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 28 in the social club at 8pm.

For further details on the club’s activities contact Mike Whiston (Tel: 870043).

Talk

Aviation Society

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at Great Gonerby Social Club, 7.30pm for 8pm start.

The talk this month will be presented by Jim Shortland, on the subject The Dams Raid. His talk will cover most aspects of the raid itself, from the input of Barnes Wallis, to Guy Gibson, who led the raid as CO of 617 Squadron. It will include some rare archive videos, some of which have never been seen before.

Charity night

Hospice

On Monday, September 9, Gervase Phinn, author and ex school inspector, described as “Peter Kay meets James Herriott - master storytelling with impeccable comic timing at its heart” will be appearing at the Guildhall Arts Centre at 7.3pm.

Tickets are £16.50, available from the box office on 406158/www.guildhallartscentre.com or contact the hospice’s fundraising department on 513542/591010.The evening will also include a book stall and signing plus raffle. Proceeds will go to the £1 in the Pot Appeal.

Meeting

Royal British Legion

The local branch will meet on Tuesday in the WOs and Sgts Mess at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks at 7.30pm. Guest speaker is county chairman, Colin Goodwin. Members are asked to contribute to the buffet. New members are welcome, contact John (Tel: 870918) for further details.

Family fun

Children’s Centre

Swingbridge Children’s Centre in Grantham, is holding a Family Fun Day on Tuesday where all of the events and activities will be free and open to everyone.

There will be art and crafts and messy play, face-painting, badge-making and a sensory tent plus visits by the Fire Brigade and the Police.

The activities are suitable for children of all ages from tots through to youngsters 9/10 years of age.

In addition to the family day, there will be themed activity sessions at both of the Grantham centres, including pirates and princesses, the circus, the seaside and the creepy crawly roadshow.

For further information contact the Swingbridge centre on 590034.

Information day

Mencap

Local people with a learning disability, and their families, are invited to go along to a pop-in information coffee shop on Tuesday, August 20 at Unit 13 (next to Pizza Express), The George Centre, High Street, from 10am to 2pm. The event is to mark Mencap Learning Disability Week 2013 and has been organised by Grantham and District Mencap.

Those attending will have the chance to meet others with learning disabilities and carers, relax, and enjoy a free drink and cake. The aim of the event is for families to discover what support and leisure facilities are avaialable within the local area and how to get involved in activities.

To find out more, contact Julie Doughty at julie.doughty@granthammencap.co.uk or call The Cree Centre (Tel: 566050).

Support groups

Alzheimer’s Society

The society runs several local support groups each month which include: Lunch group, for people with dementia and their carers, Thursday, August 15, noon to 2pm, Greyfriars Community Centre, Union Street (also held on the third Thursday of every month); Carer support group, for carers of people with dementia, Friday, August 30, 2pm to 4pm in the community centre (also held on the last Friday of every month); Drop-in information stand, every Saturday, 10am to noon, The George shopping centre, High Street.

Witham Wheelers entered a youth team in last Saturday’s annual inter-club grasstrack race at the Heckington Show, taking on teams from Spalding, Sleaford and Scunthorpe.

With a mix of experience, the Wheelers did well to finish second overall just three points adrift of winners Lincsquad from Scunthorpe.

Karl Baillie won two Youth A races, Jennifer McAndrew won two girls races, Robert McAndrew was runner-up in Youth B, Kerrigan Robb was third in Youth C/D, and Nathan Townsend and Max Moore rode really well in their first track races.

Karl also rode in the adult events, winning the opening devil race, finishing fifth in the 800m, third in the handicap, seventh in the mile, and third in the 8km.

l Wheeler Martin Ludlam and Peter Cocker (Team Forme) rode the 2/3 category 75-mile Harby Road Race last Saturday.

Peter just got in the points with a 13th place finish and Martin was happy to cross the line in the main bunch after the six ascents of Harby Hill in very hot conditions.

l Despite tired legs from the previous day at Heckington, Karl Baillie still managed to hold on to fourth in the sprint for the line in the 3/4 category Darley Moor circuit race.

l There was a good turnout of 29 riders for Witham Wheelers’ latest 10-mile time trial on Gorse Lane, despite earlier torrential rain.

Fastest rider was juvenile Karl Baillie in a swift 22min 55sec, with comeback veteran Rick Yates second in 24.30. Rick won on veterans’ standard and Adam Egner was first on handicap.

For full results visit www.withamwheelers.co.uk

A school from Grantham won the Asda Kwik Cricket Lincolnshire county final at Hartsholme CC, Lincoln.

Grantham Preparatory School came out on top in the competition that involved schools from across the county.

The Asda soft ball competition is the largest grassroots sport initiative in the UK and nationally involves more than 140,000 young cricketers from 8,500 primary schools.

Grantham Youth Football League is taking part in the Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day tomorrow (Saturday).

The Onyx Teamwear-sponsored league is hosting one of 150 events being held across the country at Lowfields, Low Road, Barrowby.

The day is part of the Football Association’s 150th anniversary celebrations and is designed to showcase The FA’s work at grassroots level.

The event at Barrowby will feature youth football matches, teamwear/kit displays, refreshments and a prize draw.

The day starts at 10am with presentations about the FA’s history commencing at 10.30am. There will also be presentations by sponsors Hodgson and Elkington and Onyx Teamwear, and there will also be a Lincolnshire FA presence.

There will be activities for all and spectators are also welcome to attend.

A Great Gonerby man charged with 12 sex offences will go on trial at Lincoln Crown Court in November.

Stevan Angeloni, 40, denied a dozen offences during a plea and case management hearing at Lincoln Crown Court today (Friday).

Angeloni faces seven charges of sexual activity with a child. The alleged offences relate to four children who can not be named for legal reasons.

He is also accused of three exposure charges, one charge of engaging in sexual activity in front of a child and a single offence of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The offences are alleged to have occurred between March 2005 and February 2012.

Judge Sean Morris adjourned the case for a five-day trial at Lincoln Crown Court starting on November 18.

Angeloni, of Belvoir Gardens, was granted conditional bail until his trial.