A man was taken to hospital this morning following an assault in Grantham.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesman has confirmed that officers were called to William Street just before 8am after receiving reports of a man being assaulted.

A 32-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

For the second winter running, a Witham Wheeler is taking part in the prestigious DHL Future Stars event at Manchester Velodrome – with Karl Baillie this year representing Team Sky at Revolution 37.

The first race of the evening for the youth boys was a 20-lap scratch race in which Karl got caught out at the end in the sprint, finishing at the back of the field after being prominent at the front and in some eaarlier breaks off the front.

His second race was a six-lap dash and after following an early attack which failed to go clear, Karl kept on going to finish 15th.

In his final event, the 20-lap points race, there was a big crash with six laps to go which forced the race to be stopped and restarted with nine laps to go. Karl having avoided the crash and finished the race in 14th.

l Ten Wheelers travelled to Thetford Forest to tackle the two-hour MTB Enduro race on Sunday.

In the age 18 to 39 category, John Beere and Gary Symonds both completed three laps to finish 86th and 100th respectivelyt out of 194 riders.

Eight Wheelers competed in the 160-rider over-39s. All completing three laps, Dave Moulds was 43rd, Paul Conneely 50th, Mark Kokocinski 71st, Paul Green 91st and John Farmer 94th. Martin Milne pulled out after two laps and John Clifton completed one.

l Three Wheelers took part in the latest round of the Lincolnshire Cyclo-cross League at Louth last Sunday.

Peter Cocker was the leading club rider in the senior race, finishing 12 overall and second junior. His father, Simon, was 39th with Sean East, still not back to full fitness, taking 48th.

Outdoor bowls exponents will be glad to hear that the Horace Bower Competition will be continued next year.

Three associations will be playing – Grantham, Mansfield and North Notts – and the format will be to play a one-day round robin at Langwith Junction.

The venue for successive years will rotate through each association.

Three mixed martial arts exponents from Grantham’s Revolution MMA club performed well at the highly regarded Peterborough Championships on Sunday.

Macauley Hughes won the under-16s event and Nathan Durham was victorious in the senior under-84kg weight category. Clubmate Fabio Eustaqio also fought well to finish as runner-up in the under-70kg category.

The trio all train with Revolution MMA at The Meres leisure centre table tennis centre.

For more information visit www.revolutionmma.co.uk

Rounding off the third very successful season of its Second-hand Book Shop, the National Trust’s Belton House will be holding a Second-hand Book Fair in the Stables the weekend of November 10 and 11.

From thrillers to historical romance, travel guides to cookery books and special interest selections, to a variety of children’s books, there is something for every reader.

Mary Kindred, Visitor Services Manager at Belton said: “Our Second-hand Book Shop in the Stables has been a great success. Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of our Volunteer Book Shop Team and generous donations of books from visitors, volunteers and staff, we have already raised over £18,000 for conservation projects at Belton since March this year. Each year we gather more momentum and our Bookshop has gone from strength to strength.

“Bookshop proceeds have enabled our wardens to put in barn owl nesting boxes – we had our first chicks born this year!. We’ve also placed some artificial otter holts – and are managing riverside vegetation to encourage otters along our stretch of the river Witham, and were delighted to have a close up sighting of otters and cubs this spring. Proceeds also help us to carry out butterfly and wildflower surveys and to look after an incredible variety of trees on the Belton estate.”

Donations of books are always welcome, so if you’re clearing clutter, or sifting and sorting your book collection and can spare us a bag or a box of books, we’d be happy to take them from you. The Second-hand Book Shop depends on donations to keep it well stocked with an interesting variety of books.

All books can be dropped off with our Visitor Reception Team when you next visit Belton. For further information call 01476 566116. The Second-hand Book Fair will take place between 10.30am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11, in the Stables. Normal winter grounds admission applies.

A man was taken to hospital on Wednesday morning suffering from stab wounds after an assault at a house in William Street, Grantham.

Police were called at 7.56am after reports that a man had been assaulted in the house.

The victim, a 32-year-old local man, is being been treated at Grantham Hospital.

He is reported to be in a stable condition.

A 24-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident and is currently helping police with their enquiries.

Melton League results:

Ladies’ Division One

Bottesford 6

Mars 3

Sally Brown and Shirley Stevenson beat Tracey White and Sharon Chapman 21-12, 17-21, 21-11; beat Jane Scatchard and Marie Jones 21-11, 21-14; beat Steph Pick and Sandra Watson 21-4, 21-13; Linda Hallam and Yvonne Orchard lost 21-14, 20-22, 11-21; won 21-16, 21-14; won 21-13, 21-8; Nicky Newman and Sandra Collom-Gee lost 9-21, 13-21; lost 11-21, 21-18, 18-21; won 21-5, 21-19.

Men’s Division One

Mars A 4

Bottesford 5

James Eccles and Gavin Watkin lost to Stephen Moyses and Andy Ballard 14-21, 22-24; beat Simon Gant and Mike Bennett 21-16, 21-9; beat David Borat and Ian Jobe 21-8, 21-23, 21-18; Dean Williams and Barry Pick lost 11-21, 14-21; won 21-19, 23-21; won 21-17, 21-10; (Home concede) (Home concede) (Home concede).

Mixed Division One

Mars A 6

Belvoir A 3

Sharon Chapman and Lee Cuthbert lost to Jane Roberts and Phill Pugh 9-21, 21-23; beat Jessie Harries and Oliver Sharpe 21-16, 21-8; beat Katie Mogg and John Watchorn 17-21, 21-14, 21-13; Tracey White and Barry Pick won 21-17, 21-16; won 21-9, 21-10; won 21-10, 21-16; Marie Jones and Gavin Watkin lost 15-21, 20-22; won 21-17, 21-18; lost 18-21, 21-18, 17-21.

Mixed Division Two

Belvoir Bottesford A 6

Grantham B 3

Jo Hickling and Mike Poyser beat Sarah Bransby and Mike Woodhouse 21-12, 21-12; beat Rose Bitowt and Josh King 18-21, 21-16, 22-20; beat Sandra Jennings and Ian Witham 21-16, 21-18; Jean Wright and Jeremy Green won 20-22, 21-18, 21-16; won 19-21, 21-19, 21-11; lost 13-21, 13-21; Tracey Barnes and Charlie Wileen won 21-14, 21-14; lost 14-21, 15-21; lost 21-14, 15-21, 11-21.

Grantham B 5

Belvoir B 4

Sophie Lamb and Josh King lost to Ally Haynes and Paul Haynes 16-21, 15-21; lost to Jessie Harries and Andy Burdett 16-21, 15-21; (Away concede) Sarah Bransby and Mike Woodhouse lost 10-21, 8-21; lost 9-21, 21-19, 9-21; (Away concede) Sandra Jennings and Ian Witham won 21-17, 21-12; won 22-20, 21-14; (Away concede).

Les Hall

Mars B 6

Bottesford 3

Jane Scatchard and Nigel Radford beat Linda Hallam and Ian Jobe 21-10, 21-13; beat Sally Brown and Mike Bennett 21-12, 21-15; beat Shirley Stevenson and Andy Ballard 21-13, 21-15; Sandra Watson and Graham Spencer lost 17-21, 15-21; lost 15-21, 11-21; lost 20-21, 16-21; Steph Pick and James Eccles won 16-21, 21-16, 21-12; won 21-12, 21-8; won 18-21, 21-18, 21-9.

Kesteven travelled to Ashby expecting a tough match against a side sitting on place above them in the league.

Midlands League 3

East (North)

Ashby 6

Kesteven 9

It was a damp day, and the small, heavy pitch made for a battle up front. Ashby started stronger and made good inroads through their forwards and kept possession well.

They were rewarded with an early penalty which was converted to give a 3-0 lead. Kesteven came back well and started to hold their own in the scrums and turn over ball at the breakdown. The lineout was a good source of possession all day. After about half an hour Odams came on to the back row for Sayle, who had taken a knock to the shoulder.

Some pressure in the Ashby half led to three penalty chances before half time. All three were struck well, two by Parker and one by Hudson, to give Ks a 9-3 lead at the break.

Carew came on for Pert at half time and Ks started the half well. They created a lot of pressure in the Ashby half and Odams went close after breaking away from a maul.

When Ashby attacked, Ks’ defence was solid with Hudson and Whittaker putting in some particularly impressive hits on the opposition runners. From a chip over the top, Ashby forced Kesteven to concede a penalty, which was converted to bring the game to 9-6.

Seventeen-year-old Joe Berry came on with 20 minutes to go, making his first team debut after some strong performances for the second string.

The game could have gone either way, but Ks kept Ashby pinned in the corners and defended well when needed and they held on for the win.

Although, not a pretty win it was important in the context of the season and took QV Foods-sponsored Kesteven above Ashby into second place in the league.

Man of the match was Tom Webster.

Kesteven: Whittaker, P. Jordan, Hudson, Goodrich, Taylor, Parker, Wood, Sheardown, Brown, Purvis, Pert, Cowley, Webster, Sayle, Turner. Reps: Odams, Carew, Berry.

Notts Pennant League

Group 3

Kesteven 2nd 12

Ashbourne 5

Coming off four convincing wins, Kesteven expected the usual order of service. Used to dominating in the forwards, Ks were tested in what proved to be as tight a game as anyone could expect, as both teams struggled to get the upper hand.

The home side expected their fine back division would be able to run free but the Ashbourne pack held sway. There were few chances in an even first half.

For much of the second half, the packs dominated and eventually Ashbourne broke through with a try.

This spurred the home team to greater efforts but still they found it difficult to find space and break the game line. They were finally rewarded 10 minutes from time when newcomer Brad Jepson broke away down the left wing and scored a fine try in the corner. Harland’s conversion attempt failed but Kesteven at last had the belief that they could win.

Ks threw the ball about, sometimes riskily, before Harry Martin took possession just inside his own half. He set off on a mazy run which finished with a try at the posts to give Harland the simplest of conversions.

Kesteven: Harland, Windsor, Hughes, Dent, R. Jordan, Martin, Morgan, Paton, Login, P. Dolan, Hanson, Hayward, Midgely, Hughes, Peabody. Subs: A. Price, J. Smith.

I am seeking election as Lincolnshire’s Police Commissioner as it is important that people should be represented by someone who will put the public’s interest first and not those of a political party.

I am also standing with an unashamedly tough on crime’ set of policies. These policies are necessary because there has been a three-fold increase in people appearing in court with 15 or more convictions in the last 10 years. Why? Because our politicians have been soft and:

Introduced a system of community service orders where 25 per cent are not complied with

Written off £60 million worth of fines that people can’t be bothered to pay

Introduced a tagging system where 55 per cent of those tagged have breached the terms

Allowed prison sentencing to be determined by the number of places, rather than keeping us safe

Failed to protect our borders

The Lincolnshire public are sick and tired of the petty crime and anti-social behaviour often caused by repeat offenders. Such offenders show contempt for their neighbours, the police and the courts. Our police may not be perfect but many problems are caused by our failing politicians.

The Police Commissioner has to work with probation, courts and the CPS to ensure an efficient and effective criminal justice system.

I will work hard to reverse the trends of the past 30 years and strengthen successful programmes to prevent crime in the first place. I will :

Seek tougher sanctions for repeat offenders

Introduce locally based community Special Constables with the power of arrest

Strengthen support for organisations like Neighbourhood, Business and Farm Watch

Campaign to give real powers to councils to actually ban street drinking and control alcohol sales

Seek tough minimum sentences for drug dealing and possession of weapons

Campaign for tougher border controls

Rebalance the system to favour the victim

Make the police, and G4S, their contractor, more accountable to you

But our police are appallingly funded - the worst in the country. It is a myth that this is because the crime rate in Lincolnshire is low, it is not.

Crime rates in the home counties are six per cent lower than in Lincolnshire and yet they have 18 per cent more police per head. Worse, they have lower council taxes because we subsidise some of the most affluent parts of the country. Our politicians have done little to redress this but I have started a campaign with other rural forces, with a protest delivered to No 10 and the launch of a national petition. This is an example of the strong leadership I will give.

Candidates are allowed to spend up to £100k on getting elected. That fills me with horror. I don’t believe that public posts like Police Commissioner should be bought or sold. I’ve not accepted a penny from anybody. I’m relying upon like-minded people to support me.

More information about me and how you can help can be found at www.davidbowles.org.uk

For the first time since the modern police force was formed, the people of Lincolnshire will have the opportunity to decide how they are policed.

Having been born and raised in Lincolnshire I have a deep affinity and connection to public concerns in relation to crime. Running a small business in the county and raising a family here means I am acutely aware of the issues that have been ignored for too long by our London-centric policing system.

I was fortunate to be elected to the county council in 2009 and subsequently join Lincolnshire Police Authority, and the three years I spent working at the heart of Lincolnshire policing has shown me first hand how the systems work and also where they fall down.

The role of Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner brings with it key powers but also huge responsibility and the opportunity to make a really significant difference to the lives of Lincolnshire residents. The priorities I would set match the needs, hopes and fears of the people who actually live here, not distant experts and bureaucrats.

Gone are the barriers that prevent real change and I am not afraid to make the difficult decisions that will help to combat anti-social behaviour, the fear of crime and the threat of repeat offenders.

My no-nonsense approach will cut through the excuses and indifference that has left many people disillusioned with the police - I am not prepared to put up with the status quo, quite simply how we do things now is not good enough.

Undoubtedly cuts in police budgets will lead to public concerns about the ability of our law enforcement community to deliver on the issues which concern them. By adopting new business processes and focusing on the public’s priorities I firmly believe we can improve both how Lincolnshire police perform and how the people of Lincolnshire view our police.

My priorities are simple:

Visible policing - get the police out of the stations into our communities where they can deter criminals and protect people and property. Why do we see so little of the 1,100 police officers currently employed?

Crime prevention - with the police only detecting the criminals behind 27per cent of crimes, to reduce the number of victims of crime we need more crime prevention. Is it right that you are more likely to be a victim of crime here in the UK than in the USA?

Better value for money -With reducing budgets every penny counts and we need to focus on frontline policing, therefore we need the technology, processes and equipment that delivers the best performance for the best value.

On November 15 we can make the choice to improve our community, make people feel safer and cut the number of people who become victims of crime. To make this happen I need your support so please vote Davies on November 15.

To find out more, either logon to www.votedavies.co.uk or call me on 07776 253 374.

I am Paul Gleeson and I’m a councillor in Boston where I have lived for 10 years.

A common theme of the concerns raised as I campaign and meet with people,is how policing no longer meets or listens to local needs. Nobody talks to me about murder,fraud or robbery; they are concerned about the issues that affect them every day, anti-social behaviour, rough sleep- ing, drunks keeping them awake at night, vandalism, and people urinating in the streets.

Whilst the police rightly have to deal with serious crime,it is this steady stream of anti-social behaviour that makes all our lives a misery.

Many of these concerns were highlighted during the inquiry carried out in Boston as to the impact of population change on the town, an inquiry which I vice-chaired.

If the new role of Police and Crime Commissioner is to be a success and be more than just a revamp of the existing system with the same establishment in control, just with different titles, it is essential that the PCC sets up structures that enable communities, at the most local level, to be actively involved in the way where they live is policed.

This has to be much more than a token listening exercise, people want more than just being listened to,they want to be heard.

They want to have the confidence that their concerns will be taken seriously and that any future police plan will start to address those issues.

In this exercise the PCC must be open and inclusive and truthful about the limitations, especially of resources, that exist. The PCC must also ensure that all, not just the loudest voices are heard.

I am convinced that by working closely with communities, especially as they see that their input is being heard and is making a difference, supporting our police officers in their really tough job of keeping us all safe, we can make the county a better and safer place to live.

I am fully committed to this approach to the role as I am convinced it will improve policing and reduce crime. One of the big challenges for any PCC will be engagement with young people who often have little or no representation on local bodies; I believe we should explore the possibility of creating a young Police and Crime Commissioner to champion young people engagement with the police. I will deliver a policing plan

that:

l Defends frontline services.

l Equally addresses the differing needs of our rural and urban communities.

l Protects victims and witnesses.

l Enables local people to work actively with the police to ensure communities are safe and secure.

l Helps build a sense of public respect and solidarity.

l Lets the police keep up with modern technology.

l Is open to adopting new professional methods and ideas.

l Maintains a fully functional police station with custody suite in central Lincoln.

l Scrutinises thoroughly G4S’ involvement in the policing of the county.

l Maintains protection for wildlife.

Paul Gleeson (Labour)

Grantham Tennis Club enjoyed a successful weekend of competition with three victories out of three.

The Mini Reds triumphed 7-2 at Caunton with the team of Madison Cook, Millie Kappen and James Horton. Jake Cullen, Luke Cullen, Thomas Legard and Aaron Fleckney also fared well at Caunton, beating East Bridgford 10-1.

The other match inolved Grantham’s ladies who were victorious 69 games to 39 over Nottingham Castle. The comprised Liam Tapson, Sophie Fletcher, Charlotte Palul, Jackie Wilson, Wendy Stewart and Liz Frobisher.

The election of Police and Crime Commissioners on November 15 will herald the greatest change in policing in this country for more than a century. A new beginning, but still with an old problem to tackle - money. Or rather, the lack of it thanks to government cuts.

The Police Authority and the Chief Constable have worked hard and successfully to ensure an efficient and effective service with an ever- decreasing budget. Our splendid officers and staff have risen to the challenge. But surely enough is enough? I don’t want communities to lose police stations and I don’t want us to lose any more police officers or support staff. On the contrary, I want to strengthen neighbourhood policing teams.

A commissioner backed by a public mandate has real power. I would want to use that power, on your behalf, to tackle the Government about its unfair treatment of Lincolnshire - particularly its decision to take away a special rural grant, which sliced £2million a year from the police budget - the cost of about 43 officers.

We could also ask district councils to reinstate the funding for PCSOs that they withdrew a few years ago.

More money is not the complete answer, of course. But it’s a good starting point.

What you need is a commissioner who is not afraid to fight for what you want. Someone who can forge a meaningful working relationship with the public , voluntary organisations, business, and the Chief Constable. Whatever happens in the elections, the chief has operational control and direction of all officers.

Ideally, the commissioner should have front line experience and a specialised knowledge of how the force operates in Lincolnshire. It would also be handy if that person was used to challenging senior politicians, from Prime Ministers down.

As a television journalist for most of my life, I’ve worked with officers in almost every imaginable situation, and asked awkward questions of politicians of every rank in every party.

For the past four years, I’ve had a privileged insight into the county’s force while working for the Police Authority. Which means I don’t have to swot up on how the police do their job or the particular problems posed by a large rural county. I can be an effective Police and Crime Commissioner from day one. Your voice, your direct line to decision making. No stifling bureaucracy to fudge the issue.

A commissioner can only be effective with public support, maintained through regular consultation. So I’m planning a communication strategy that will allow you, easily, to tell me what sort of policing you need. Together, we will make a positive difference in this wonderful county.

For more information, visit my website: alanhardwickpcc.co.uk

A number of readers have been in touch with the Journal to say that even though the police and crime commissioner election is on Thursday, they have still not received any information.

Jan Hansen, who has run a small business for 26 years, said that the election is very important but few of his customers seem to have any information about the candidates.

The owner of Hansen’s Chocolate House in Folkingham said: “In the last 12 months we’ve suffered more attempted frauds than in the last 25 years.”

He said it has got to the stage where if he does not recognise a customer he has to be suspicious.

He said: “It’s so worrying and that’s why it’s got my back up a bit about the police crime commissioner elections. They seem to be it very low profile. So many people I talk to say they don’t know much about it.”

Jan, who has been the victim of crime about six times, feels it is very important who takes the job, which will replace the Lincolnshire Police Authority. Especially because of the spending cuts that Lincolnshire Police is facing.

He added: “I think it’s terrible that some people have got no information about the election candidates, it’s quite important.”

Another reader got in touch with the Journal when she ordered more information about the four candidates and discovered the official booklet only featured three of them - missing out Conservative Party candidate Richard Davies.

Reviews

Following Sunday lunch at The Angel and Royal I was not disappointed and neither were my five fellow diners.

We lunched in Bertie’s Bistro on the ground floor of the historic building which has seen a lot of history and indeed, monarchs, pass through its doors since King John stayed there in the 13th century.

While the leek and potato soup starter was a favourite amongst us I decided I would try the chicken liver pate with red onion marmalade and Melba toast. The pate came in what I can only describe as a ‘slab’ on my plate. Not very subtle, but this is not a complaint. While the pate portion was very large it was also very welcome. Some pates can be a little too mellow but this was very tasty and creamy. Another starter, the apple, celery and walnut salad with blue cheese dressing was also a hit.

Moving on to the mains, I am not a big fan of roasts so like to look out for a few alternatives and the pan fried bass fillet with ratatouille and chive oil caught my eye. The fish was nicely cooked with a crispy skin. The ratatouille was plentiful but too bland for my liking and needed pepping up a bit. My daughter is a vegetarian and while she does eat fish, she instead went for the buffalo mozzarella and plum tomato tartlet with herb salad and buttered new potatoes. The tartlet sounded intrigueing and was cleared from the plate. The chicken and beef roasts were also a success with plentiful portions of meat and vegetables served.

Then it was time to sample the desserts. I must admit this is what I was waiting for, having seen a few desserts on the menu which I couldn’t resist. I was lucky. Having plumped for the chocolate croissant bread and butter pudding with custard sauce, my son chose the other pudding which had also got me licking my lips - the homemade flapjack with vanilla ice cream and plum, apple and cinnamon compote. I loved the stodgy bread and butter pudding because stodgy is how I think a bread and butter pudding should be. But then I also liked the flapjack which I got to sample! It is an unusual addition to the dessert menu but the combination of ice cream and fruity compote made it a delicious end to a very satisfying meal.

And prices are very reasonable. One course is £9.95, two for £12.50 and three for £15.50.

4/5 stars

Grantham Town recorded their first league since the beginning of September on Saturday, defeating Witton Albion 2-0 on the road.

Joint manager Wayne Hallcro said he thought the midfield three were key to the Gingerbreads’ success at Witton.

He said: “We thought a performance and result like Saturday was coming somewhere. We had played well without getting anything for a few games, so it was really a matter of time in our view.

“It clicked at Witton and it was good for it to happen against a top side. We’ve been on the receiving end in the same situation as them, so we know how it feels.”

Hallcro said they would not rest on their laurels as they take on Blyth Spartans at The Meres tomorrow.

He said: “Every team and game has to be taken on its merits. Just because something worked away at one team does not mean it will automatically work for us against a different side at home.”

Kick-off tomorrow is 3pm.

EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier Div P W D L F A Pt

North Ferriby Utd 16 10 4 2 34 14 34

Hednesford Town 14 9 3 2 25 17 30

Ashton United 15 8 4 3 37 24 28

Marine 15 8 3 4 29 21 27

Chorley 17 8 3 6 28 23 27

Witton Albion 16 8 3 5 26 22 27

Worksop Town 16 8 2 6 39 24 26

Nantwich Town 15 7 3 5 27 25 24

FC United OM 12 6 4 2 25 16 22

AFC Fylde 11 6 3 2 28 15 21

Buxton 13 6 3 4 22 20 21

Rushall Olympic 14 6 3 5 14 18 21

Blyth Spartans 13 6 2 5 27 27 20

Stafford Rangers 15 4 6 5 18 21 18

Matlock Town 14 5 2 7 18 27 17

Grantham Town 16 4 4 8 21 24 16

Whitby Town 15 4 2 9 22 28 14

Frickley Athletic 14 4 1 9 17 30 13

Kendal Town 13 2 6 5 23 28 12

Eastwood Town 16 3 1 12 13 44 10

Ilkeston FC 12 2 3 7 14 19 9

Stocksbridge PS 18 2 3 13 22 42 9

A cannabis factory with a grow estimated to have a street value of £2 million has been found in Langar.

The factory containing around 3,000 plants was discovered by Nottinghamshire Police on Tuesday, at Langar Industrial Estate, off Harby Road.

No one was at the premises when the plants were found and no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Sergeant Chris Jury said: “When officers entered the unit they were met with the sight of thousands of plants.

“It was very much a professional set-up that involved the use of high-tech lighting and watering equipment and paraphernalia.

“The plants are estimated to be worth millions of pounds and we have undoubtedly prevented a significant amount of drugs from reaching the streets of Nottingham.

“Police will act on any information about local criminality and I urge anyone with information about the illegal activity at Langar to call officers immediately.”

The factory has now been dismantled.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):

Forest are away at Leicester City tomorow (Saturday, November 10), kick-off 12.45pm.

Bookings are being taken for away games at Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 24, 3pm, Brighton on December 15, 3pm, Watford on December 22, 3pm, and Blackburn Rovers on January 1, 3pm.

For details contact Bob Taylor on 01476 550242.

The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed a ban on the import of ash trees but fears it may be too late to stop the ash dieback disease from spreading.

Most of the trust’s woodland nature reserves are noted as oak/ash woodlands. A diverse range of insects and lichens are found on living ash trees.

A spokesman said the loss of ash trees would “fundamentally change the character of our woodlands and landscape”.

A Charity race night will be held at the Royal Oak Country Inn in Swayfield in aid of the Wish House Charity.

There will be prizes for each winning horse, owner and jockey. Horses, trainer and jockey are for sale at £2 each (available before the night). There will also be a pub quiz which is free to enter and bingo at £1 per ticket.

The Royal Oak hosts the charity night on Thursday, November 15, from 8pm. For further details call the pub on 01476 550 415.