The Willows is a stunning executive new build, detached family home pleasantly situated upon a non-estate plot in the village of Dry Doddington, with unspoilt open field views.

The property benefits from underfloor heating, bi-folding doors, CCTV security system and an NHBC Certificate with a 10-year guarantee.

The entrance hall, with a solid oak entrance door and solid oak staircase, provides a warm welcome to the well planned ground floor accommodation, which comprises of the lounge and dining room, with open field views to the rear aspect, cloakroom, boiler room, study and utility room. The spacious kitchen diner has a range of quality high gloss units, granite work surfaces, centre island, ceramic tiled flooring and a feature vaulted ceiling.

On the first floor there is a galleried landing, five bedrooms, two en suites and a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via secure gated access onto a sweeping gravel driveway with turning point, lawned areas, selection of fruit trees and panel perimeter fencing. To the rear of the property there are two lawned areas with fruit trees, outside tap, security lighting and fenced and hedged perimeters.

The double garage leads to the workshop with access to a cloakroom and a staircase rising to the first floor leading to a study room and large hobby room.

Viewing of this impressive property is by appointment only and is highly recommended.

Guide price: £579,950

Marketed by: Pygott & Crone, 01476 591414

A health team will visit Grantham on Friday to advise people on alternative services to A&E which has come under immense pressure in the town this winter.

Local NHS services are taking part in ‘Feeling Under the Weather?’, a nationwide winter campaign to help raise awareness of alternatives to A&E. The aim is to prevent winter ills ruining the New Year, especially for those over 60 and their carers – and to set them on course for a healthier 2015.

To support free advice available online, South West Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group has a number of healthcare representatives attending The Isaac Newton Shopping Centre on Friday (January 16), between 10am to 4pm, who will be on hand to provide winter wellbeing advice for people.

The aim is to help those most at risk of cold weather ailments identify their most appropriate care and support when they begin to feel unwell.

The team will be inviting those who come along to take part in a scratch card quiz, aimed at testing their knowledge on maintaining positive health and wellbeing during the winter months. The scratch cards are said to be a fun way to identify where common winter ailments can be identified early and treated, with some surprising results that could help people to avoid lengthy GP or A&E waits this year.

Dr Vindi Bhandal, Chair of NHS South West Lincolnshire CCG, said: “‘Feeling Under the Weather?’ is a national campaign aimed at getting people accessing the right treatment, quickly. We are encouraging the over 60s and their carers to identify their ailments early as minor illness such as colds, flu and chills can quickly develop into something more serious.

“By using the scratch cards, people can discuss their local healthcare options and discover alternative places to receive advice and treatment. We often find that people can look after themselves better before their symptoms become major, once they know what to look out for. The campaign encourages people with winter-related symptoms to act quickly. Cold weather does not necessarily go hand in hand with illness.

“Options should include self care, asking your local pharmacist for advice, calling NHS 111 on your telephone or calling your own GP or surgery. Walk in and Urgent Care Centres for the more serious cases can also be accessed and may offer more appropriate treatment than your local hospital’s A&E can offer.”

About the ‘Under the Weather?’ campaign

The ‘Feeling under the weather?’ campaign aims to reduce pressure on the NHS urgent and emergency care system during the winter of 2014/15. Its focus is to influence changes in public behaviour to help reduce the number of elderly and frail people requiring emergency admissions through urgent and emergency care services, particularly A&E departments, with illnesses that could have been effectively managed through earlier access to health advice and self-care information from community pharmacy services or the NHS Choices website.

The campaign therefore has a clear call to action to seek advice early from a local pharmacist or from {http://www.nhs.uk/asap|www.nhs.uk/asap}. The campaign will last until the end of February 2015.

Symptom Checker

If you are unsure which service you need, you can check against your symptoms

{www.nhs.uk/SymptomCheckers/Pages/Symptoms.aspx|here}

Local healthcare services can also be found {http://www.nhs.uk/asap#getting-help|here}

Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):

Forest are away to Derby County on Saturday, kick-off 12.15pm.

Bookings are being taken for away games at Fulham on January 24, kick-off 3pm, Brighton and Hove Albion on February 7, kick-off 3pm, and Blackpool on February 14, kick-off 3pm.

For details contact Bob Taylor on 01476 550242.

Midlands League 3

East (North)

Kesteven 3

Melton Mowbray 22

Kesteven welcomed league leaders Melton Mowbray to a windy Woodnook for their first home game of the new year.

Whittaker and Lidstone returned to the back division while Woolerton was recalled to the pack.

It was clear from the start that the strong crosswind was going to make open rugby difficult, but it was not long before the visitors drew first blood.

Their scrum half made a darting break on half way and chipped ahead. In the chase to the line, the referee decided that the Melton player had been tackled without the ball and he awarded a penalty try. The conversion was good and Melton had a seven point lead within five minutes.

Kesteven came more into the game and were intent on using their backs. with Goodrich as the spearhead. This week, however, he was not able to break through a resolute defence whose speed into the tackle also made it difficult for the home team to use the pace of their wings and full back.

Melton were able to exert pressure for some spells too, with Kesteven forced to defend their line. Will Cann was caught off-side on the goal line and was despatched to the sin bin for 10 minutes.

During this time, Melton were camped on the Kesteven line but could not break through the thin black line. Cann’s return allowed Kesteven to relieve the pressure and it was their turn to force the game.

Melton started to give away penalties and from one of these, Cann kicked a good goal, judging the flight of the ball perfectly in the wind to give a 3-7 half time score.

Melton kept the ball early in the second half and added to their tally after eight minutes. They won good ball on the home 22 and broke through to score. The conversion was good.

Kesteven did have chances in the second half, with Olly Wood in particular kicking well, but they were not able to add to their score. Melton added a penalty and then, as players tired, the game started to open up.

Cartwright came on for Lidstone, while Osborne and Payne freshened things up in the last 15 minutes.

Cartwright looked lively and went close to winning an interception, and Whittaker had a couple of runs – but the Melton defence was strong.

The visitors added a third try near the end. A three quarter move was stopped by Cann who forced the ball into touch, but from the line-out the Melton pack forced their way over.

Kesteven: Whittaker, Lidstone, Cann, Goodrich, Jepson, Wood, Dingley, Odams, Sheardown, Purvis, Pert, Cowley, Webster, Woolerton, Sayle. Reps: Osborne, Cartwright, Payne.

Under-16

East Retford 7

Kesteven 50

East Retford 7-50 Kesteven

Kesteven travelled to East Retford on the back of two impressive wins against Nottingham Moderns and West Bridgford.

Some simple errors in their own 22 cost Ks dearly as Retford registered the first try through their forwards.

Ks responded quickly and good ball retention saw Joe McGonnell release Kai Winfield down the left wing. Winfield still had plenty to do but managed to evade the Retford defence to touch down under the posts and convert his own score.

This kicked Ks into gear and twice Harry Baker set up flanker Tom Priest for a brace of tries to give the Black Army a 17-7 lead.

Retford restarted the match by kicking long, Ks recycled and some excellent handling allowed Joe Letchworth to break clear and draw the Retford full back, allowing Jack Rogerson to run in Kesteven’s fourth try for a 22-7 lead at half-time.

Ks had the wind behind them in the second half and, although Bill Addlesee was sent to the sin bin for dissent, they continued to dominate. Baker delivered a lovely short pass to Rogerson who powered his way through to score his second and Kesteven’s third try.

This was then followed up by a fabulous solo effort by winger Jack Ward who scythed his way through the Retford defence to register his first try of the season. Baker converted both tries.

Winfield added his second of the match after slick handling allowed the big winger to touch down, despite the attention of the Retford defence. Baker’s kick was good.

Retford’s misery was complete when flanker Chris Warden powered forward and offloaded brilliantly to McGonnell who outsprinted the Retford full back to the line to score Kesteven’s eighth try. Winfield’s conversion brought up 50 points.

It was a memorable performance from the Black Army who registered their biggest ever win. In the forwards, Jay Radford, Addlesee and Warden gained the hard yards whilst, in the backs, McGonnell, Josh Udom and Winfield terrorised the Retford defence with ball in hand.

However, man of the match went to Baker who pulled the strings brilliantly at fly-half.

A meeting of the district council’s cabinet today agreed to consult members of the public on a freezing of council tax.

Officers told South Kesteven District Council’s cabinet today that with all planned spending taken into account, a freeze on council tax would be possible.

Leader of the Council Linda Neal said: “Council tax has not increased over the time of this council. That’s a real achievement and everyone who works for this organisation should be proud of themselves because without everyone working together as a team these things would not have been achievable.”

Coun Neal said savings had had to be made but these had not affected front line services.

Council rents are predicted to increase by 3.56 per cent taking the average rent to £80.91.

A teacher accused of stabbing a man on New Year’s Day was this afternoon (Monday) granted bail at Lincoln Crown Court.

Dina-Marie Morgan is charged with wounding a man with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm.

Morgan, 41, of Rowanwood Drive, Gonerby Hill Foot, appeared before the crown court by video link and did not enter a plea at today’s hearing.

Recorder Peter Cooke granted her conditional bail to appear back before the court in March.

Morgan was charged after allegedly stabbing a man at a property in River View Maltings, Grantham, on the morning of New Year’s Day. He is still detained in hospital.

Police are appealing for information after a number of distinctive items were stolen during a burglary in Longcliffe Road, Grantham.

It is believed that sometime between Sunday, September 7 and Thursday, October 16, an offender or offenders gained access to the detached house, which at the time was unoccupied.

The owner of the house has since passed away and when family returned to collect sentimental items they discovered that the property had been burgled.

It is thought access was gained by forcing open a rear window. An untidy search was carried out in the bedrooms.

Items taken include old costume jewellery, silver plated cutlery and antique items, including those pictured below and a set of Charles Dickens novels purchased in the 1920s with a dark green material cover and gold lettering. Some of these items are unique and were not on display in the house.

Anyone who has any information in relation the burglary, or any collectors or buyers who may have been offered any of the items for sale, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 and ask for DC Samantha Hayton. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

A woman who swore, screamed and kicked out at police following an argument with others, has been fined.

Ivana Childe-Freeman, aged 22, of New Cross Road, Stamford, pleaded guilty to using threatening and abusive words at an address on New Street in Grantham.

At around 4.30am on December 15 police were called to the property to reports of somebody smashing up the place, said prosecutor Tracey Ross.

They found Childe-Freeman in an agitated state, screaming into a mobile phone, and when they tried to speak to her she replied: “They’ve got my f***ing drugs, I want my f***ing stuff.”

The defendant was then said to have run towards another individual with her arms stretched out yelling: “I’m going to f***ing kill 
you.”

When police went to arrest her, Childe-Freeman kicked at them and screamed: “Get the f**k of me you f***ing w***ers.”

Julian Sheen, defending, said that his client had experienced problems with alcohol but that she had made steps to overcome this and now had a much more postivie attitude.

Childe-Freemon was ordered to pay a £75 fine, £85 in prosecution costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

A Grantham man is facing thirteen counts of fraud by falsely advertising items for sale online and one charge of stealing £5,000 of items from his former employer Morrisons.

Thomas Cook, of Melbourne Road, Grantham, indiciated no pleas to the fraud offences alleged to have been committed against multiple defendents on various dates between August 2013 and June last year.

He is alleged to have falsely advertised items including car parts, razor blades and Summertime Ball tickets online.

Cook also didn’t enter a plea to the charge of theft by employee, for which he stands accused of stealing batteries and other assorted items between August 1 and September 15 last year.

The case has been sent to Lincoln Crown Court with Cook due to appear on January 19 and remaining on unconditional bail.

Moves are afoot to help cement the Sills and Betteridge Lincolnshire Football League as the county’s first rung of the ladder into the football pyramid.

The Lincolnshire League has long been considered a stepping stone for clubs from the leagues across the county to start the journey up the FA structure.

Now efforts are being made to consolidate that position by achieving Step 7 status, a move which has the backing of the Lincolnshire Football Association.

Developing clubs across Lincolnshire are being invited to be part of the new set-up.

A statement from the league reads: “County senior leagues across the country have for years been the focal point for aspiring clubs wishing to join the football pyramid system, because of the size of Lincolnshire, this has been difficult but with support from the county FA, Step 7 status for the Lincolnshire League can become a reality. We want clubs to come on board with us as we raise our game and apply to the FA for its backing.

“When this is achieved there would be the option for automatic promotion and relegation to and from the Lincolnshire League and a number of other incentives for the county’s clubs.

“These include the potential to enter the FA Vase, support from the league to develop and grow as a club, easier access to funding, national media coverage and help with reaching the necessary ground grading guidelines.”

First the league needs a commitment from clubs in the county, particularly those who have achieved, or are planning for, charter standard status.

Any clubs wishing to join the Lincolnshire League or those wishing to chat about this opportunity can contact Ian Hughes on footballkesteven@gmail.com or Paul Birkitt on lincolnshireleague@sky.com

A 44-year-old who successively breached the curfew which forms part of his community order, has been handed a suspended sentence.

John Gaskin, currently care of Stonemason’s Court, Grantham, failed to comply with the curfew that he must remain at another Grantham address between 6pm and 6am from November 5 to 13.

Defending Gaskin, Chris Pye-Smith said there had been some issues regarding where he was staying, as he was asked to leave the address which had previously been decided on for his curfew, and the resident of the new address said it was not suitable for a tagging box.

Gaskin had received the community order following four counts of theft and one of making false representation.

Magistrates decided to re-sentence Gaskin, giving him suspended sentences for each offence of 28 days, which if activated would run concurrently.

The sentences are suspended for six months, and Gaskin must also pay costs of £65 to the electronic monitoring company EMS of £65.

The Gingerbreads held a collection for Grantham Foodbank at their latest home game against Marine at The Meres on Saturday.

Grantham supporters were asked prior to the match to bring along at least one suitable non-perishable item and the collection proved very successful with three crates filled to the brim with food.

The collection was organised by the club’s social media manager Simon Hayes who said: “I’d like to thank every person who donated. I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters”

Grantham Foodbank project co-ordinator Brian Hanbury thanked the club and its supporters. He said: “This will make real differences in local people’s lives.”

The Gingerbreads will be holding another collection at their next home game against King’s Lynn Town on January 24 for those fans who were unable to donate last weekend.

Pictured with some of the food donated are Gingerbreads chief executive officer Keith Horton and Simon Hayes.

A convicted sex offender admitted using an alias without notifying police on social media sites Facebook, Twitter and Flickr.

Stephen Luca James, aged 26, of Highcliffe Road, Grantham pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to comply with the notification requirements of the sex offenders’ register since May 5, 2010.

Prosecutor Tracey Ross explained that James did notify police that he had changed his name by deed poll from Stephen James Curran.

However, he did not inform them that he was using the name Luca James on Facebook and Twitter, and the name Luca James Sparks on Flickr.

In his defence, Stuart Wild said that these accounts had existed at the time of the defendant’s conviction on May 4, 2010, for which he received 15 months’ imprisonment and was put on the sex offenders’ register.

Mr Wild said no offences had been committed using these accounts, and that police had seized the computers of James and his family in August 2012 and not returned them for 13 months.

Magistrates adjourned the case until January 26 so that a pre-sentence report can be prepared on James, who remains on unconditional bail.

Latest results from Grantham and District Indoor Bowls Club:

Lincolnshire Mixed League

Grantham 85

Lincoln B 65

Joyce Asher, Ruth Sumner, Tony Sumner, Tony Asher won 19-9; Karen Aldridge, Rob Sowerby, Ruth Murphy, Roger Turnbull lost 14-15; Mavis Palmer, Muriel Goodchild, Maurice Appleyard, Ian Cole won 24-19; Isabel Ludwig, Joy Hall, Alan Ludwig, Graeme Hall won 12-11; Sheila Richards, Richard Barratt, Hilda Whatley, Jay Lewis won 16-11.

Friendly

Stamford 89

Grantham 118

Peter Clarke, Isabel Ludwig, Alan Ludwig won 21-18; Pam Greer, Rosemary, Spencer, Geoff Taylor won 21-10; Joyce Asher, William Stevenson, Tony Asher won 25-10; Sheila Payling, Glen Parrish, Len Payling won 22-18; Tony Sumner, Ruth Sumner, Jeff Kime won 19-11; Ken Germany, Sheila Richards, Hilda Whatley lost 10-22.

A 22-year-old has admitted to breaking into a cottage associated with Swinstead Hall, after his DNA was found at the scene.

Scott Osborn of High Street, Grantham, pleaded guilty to attempted burglary with intent to steal on October 9.

The court heard from prosecutor Tracey Ross how the occupant of the cottage had been away at the time, but a member of staff at the Hall noticed that a pane of glass in the window was smashed and this was reported to police.

On searching the property they found that items had been thrown about the room, but nothing identified as having been taken.

A DNA swab was taken from the scene from which Osborn was identified and subsequently arrested.

Defending, Sonia Bhalla asked credit to be given to her client for his early guilty plea.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report to be prepared, with Osborn due to appear again on January 26.

Until then he must comply with a curfew as part of his bail conditions to reside at his home address every night from 9pm to 7am.

Churchgoers are upset after receiving parking tickets while attending services at St Wulfram’s on a Sunday.

Parishioners and visitors were unaware of the restrictions on Castlegate, which are believed to have been in operation since 2012. But several tickets have only been served in the past couple of months.

Rector of St Wulfram’s Father Stuart Cradduck said the restrictions were “over zealous”. The restriction covers seven days a week from 8am to 6pm along a stretch of the far side of the road across from the church. It is believed these restrictions were introduced in 2012 when the Olympic torch was paraded through town.

Father Stuart said: “We understand the strong need for parking restrictions to be in force during the week certainly around the National School. However, it would appear to us that there is no rationale for the parking restrictions to be carried over into the weekend.”

Churchwarden Val York said elderly and disabled members of the congregation were especially affected. People were being advised to park in Watergate car park, which is free on Sundays.

Fr Stuart has written to county councillor Ray Wootten, who said: “It’s clearly confusing where you can park legally on one side and not on the other. I am compiling a report to be submitted to the Highways department so the restriction can be revoked.”

A spokesman for Lincolnshire County Council said: “There has been no change to the parking regulations on Castlegate, Grantham in the last two years. Mark Heaton, area highways manager recently visited the area with representatives from South Kesteven District Council and others and has agreed to review the parking restrictions in that area.”

South Kesteven District Council is continuing to help food businesses prepare for new rules on allergens through a series of workshops in Stamford and Grantham.

Food businesses in the district due an inspection from January to June 2015 have been invited to the sessions that will help traders check their responsibilities to verbally explain or signpost allergenic information for the food they sell or provide.

January and February’s sessions are fully booked but sessions can be booked in Stamford and Grantham for dates later this year.

Workshops will take place in the Witham Room, SKDC offices, St Peter’s Hill, on March 17 at 10am, March 31 at 6pm, April 28 at 10am and June 2 at 1pm. Other food businesses may request a place on these workshops by visiting www.southkesteven.gov.uk/foodallergens emailing healthy@southkesteven.gov.uk or calling 01476 406080.

Currently, when supermarket bakeries, delis, cafes, restaurants, takeaways and other food outlets sell loose foods, they don’t have to provide information to customers about food allergens.

Allergens produce an abnormally vigorous immune response in some people which leads to the body fighting off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body, commonly known as an allergy.

Food allergies can cause life-threatening reactions and the number of people with this condition is growing.

The new rules will mean that all food businesses will need to inform customers if any of 14 allergenic ingredients are present in the food they make or serve.

This can be communicated to customers in writing on menus, verbally through explanations by staff or signposted to where or how more information can be found.

Although the new EU rules are now coming into force, they were published in October 2011, to give food businesses three years to get ready for the new provisions.

Local authorities will be working together with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to make sure businesses know what to do and how to provide safe food for those with food allergies and intolerances.

To help enforcement officers and businesses with these new rules, the FSA has developed a range of training and education materials which can be found {http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/allergy-guide/allergen-resources|here.}

United Counties League

Premier Division

Harrowby United 0

Cogenhoe United 0

Harrowby United entertained their visitors from Northamptonshire on an extremely blustery afternoon at the Environcom Stadium.

Conditions made it difficult early on as both sides’ midfields struggled to get the ball down and play in a swirling wind. The first chance of the game after 10 minutes fell for Scott Webb whose shot from distance was always rising and cleared the crossbar.

On 23 minutes, a Webb corner found its way to Lewis Watson at the far post and his downward header was scrambled off the line. Then on the half hour mark, Cogenhoe swung a dangerous ball into the Arrows penalty area and Jack Whyley was relieved to see his clearing header hit the top of the bar and go behind for a corner.

Another Harrowby corner after 39 minutes was well met by Billy Stubbs whose header was tipped over the bar superbly by ‘Cooks’ keeper Josh Thompson, making his debut for the visitors.

Two minutes from the break, Thompson’s opposite number Jack Drury was called into action, getting down well to save a rasping shot from the edge of the area.

The second period was more of the same. Although not the most fluent of games, both teams’ endeavour and commitment made for a good contest that could always have gone either way.

On the hour mark, Stubbs headed over from a deep free kick into the Cogenhoe box. Just a minute later at the other end, a Karl Bates shot came back off an upright and as Dan Thomason looked to tuck home the rebound, Whyley slid in with a superb tackle to block the shot, with John Currall tidying up the loose ball to clear the danger.

An upright again denied the Cooks in the 78th minute, substitute Chris Davies being the unlucky player this time.

Harrowby had a golden opportunity to win it five minutes from time. Good work from substitute Liam Motson saw him surge into the Cogenhoe area before passing to Ryan Holland who, with just the keeper to beat, placed his shot too close to Thompson who made the save to keep his side on even terms.

The remaining time was played out with the visitors finishing strongly and earning a couple of free kicks in dangerous positions just outside the Arrows penalty area, both of which were fired at goal but failed to trouble Drury.

Harrowby United’s man of the match was Joe Clarke.

Harrowby United: Drury (c), Currall, Clarke, Stubbs, Whyley, Webb (Peberdy, 86), Hill, Bolland, Watson (Harper, 62), Potts (Motson, 67), Holland. Subs not used: Moore, Hotchin.

The writers of a new play are looking for an actor to take on the lead role in the show to be staged at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham.

The musical comedy will be brought to the Guildhall this September when Stamp Your Feet! makes its UK debut.

The story is set in a Yorkshire mining town in 1972, against a backdrop of industrial disputes, inflation, and power cuts. Save Our Souls are an up and coming new band who are offered the chance to play in front of a top London agent by the manager of the local miners welfare. But there is trouble ahead for the band with the threat of power cuts. Will they fulfil their dream to become famous and leave the town behind?

The musical, together with all of its songs, have been written by Paul Fairey and Chris Mahony, both of whom live in Grantham.

The writers are looking for an actor to play the leading role of Johnny Hartley, the lead singer of the band. Actor/singers aged from 18 to mid-twenties can apply for an audition.

If you are interested contact Paul Fairey on 07973 417032 or email info@astarrecordings.co.uk

The show will take place on September 4 and 5, 2015 at the Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham. Tickets are available now from the box office on 01476 406158, priced £8.

Campaigners have won their fight for a zebra crossing outside St Anne’s Primary School in Grantham.

Various plans have been put forward over the last three years since the school lost its lollipop person, but these have been knocked back on several occasions.

Now the school will get a zebra crossing. Louise Short, who set up St Anne’s Action Group with two other mums to fight for a crossing, said: “We are ecstatic and really pleased it’s finally going ahead. It’s the right outcome for the children and for the residents. That part of the hill is very dangerous. The crossing will not only benefit the children but also people crossing the road to go to the church and the hall.”

Louise added: “The crossing was obviously meant for the children but a lot of people are going to benefit.”

Louise set up the action group with Nicola Fox and Emma Coates. The crossing was given the go ahead at a meeting of the planning committee at Lincolnshire County Council yesterday.

It is hoped that work on the crossing can begin in the summner holidays.