Sunshine Playgroup, Great Gonerby, wishes to thank the staff, committee, families and friends for their support at the Christmas Fayre and Nativity on Saturday. We raised £350. Also thanks to Asda, Belton House, Fun Farm, The Farrier and Grantham Beauty Clinic for the raffle donations.
Clare Martin
Chairperson
A woman was left with a swollen face after her boyfriend found out she had cheated.
The victim was in bed at 1.45am on November 30 when she was woken up by a punch to the face.
James Bavister, 37, of Kinoulton Court, Grantham, admitted assaulting the woman who he had been in an on-off relationship for the last nine years.
Upon her confession he punched her again in the face and then according to the victim he picked up an old style 22 inch television and threw it at her, hitting her leg. Although he claims to have knocked the television off.
Marie Stace, prosecuting, said: “He was completely drunk.”
Rob Arthur, defending, said: “He is sorry. This is not typical behaviour.”
Magistrates sentenced Bavister to a 12 month conditional discharge and imposed a 12 month restraining order to protect the victim. He was told to pay £50 compensation and £15 victim surcharge.
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):
Forest are at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday (December 29), kick-off 3pm and away to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day, 3pm.
Bookings are being taken for away games at Derby County on January 19, 1pm, and Birmingham City on February 2, 3pm.
For details contact Bob Taylor on 01476 550242.
A man who admitted being drunk and disorderly and jumping on the roof of a BMW convertible was made to pay £300 compensation.
Kevin Bonner, 40, of Avenue Road, Grantham, admitted the charges last week but the case was adjourned for a probation report.
He told to court: “Obviously I’m sorry about what happened that day, it’s totally out of character. I’m seeking help from the right people to deal with these problems.”
He said he had spoken to Mark Davies from the probation service. And added: “I’m quite happy to go through any programme what you think will benefit me.”
Bonner was given an 18 month community order with supervision and a drinking awareness element.
A goalkeeper was told he is a bad role model to children after he got sent off and punched the linesman.
Stefan Carey, 37, was playing in a veterans match against Barrowby Football Club on September 23 when the trouble started.
The victim had been playing for Barrowby until the 60th minute when he was substituted and asked to run the line.
The pair were abusive to each other shouting and doing rude gestures.
In a statement read out in court, the victim said: “He tackled a player and kicked him up in the air, it was clearly a late challenge. The referee took out a red card and sent him off.”
But instead of leaving the pitch Carey headed straight for the linesman with his hands up in front of him, shouting: “Come on then.”
The linesman put his flag out in front of him to keep Carey back . Other playersjoined in to make the goalkeeper leave the pitch.
The match continued but Carey returned and swung a punch at the linesman, hitting him from behind.
The punch caught him around the side of his head .
Carey, of Ridgeway Walk, Nottingham, defending himself, admitted the assault. He apologised for his actions.
He said: “It’s something I’ve never done before, I’ve played football for over 20 years and I’ve never had the level of provocation that came from the victim. I got caught up in the moment, I should’ve been more grown up and walked away but there had been lots of smiling and hand gestures from him.”
Carey said it was made worse by poor refereeing after the referee did not turn up and one of the Barrowby fans stepped in.
Carey added: “The whole situation has made me realise I don’t want to be involved in football anymore.”
Magistrate Graham Harman gave him a six month conditional discharge and ordered him to pay £50 compensation and £43 costs.
Mr Harman said: “This assault was silly really wasn’t it? A grown man playing a game of football, a bit of aggravation and you lose it. You’re not a very good role model for the children. It’s nice to hear you’ve stopped playing football.”
A work Christmas party landed a mother-of-one with a three year ban after she drove by Grantham Police Station when three times over the limit.
Angela Dykes, 31, of Chivers Close, Barrowby, admitted drink driving.
Steven Williams, defending, said Dykes was remorseful and determined not to get into the situation again.
Dykes, who is studying at the University of Sheffield, was not planning to drink but changed her mind and decided to get a taxi home. However, she became unwell and decided to drive home.
Dykes was given a 12-month community order with supervision and a drink driving awareness programme. She was disqualified for three years and made to pay £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.
A homeless 20-year-old, who admitted abusive behaviour, told Grantham court that he is not ‘managing to live’.
Justin Gray, previously of Sixth Avenue, Grantham, was thrown out of Barcode, in Westgate, at 11.40pm on November 30.
He was issued with a Section 27 Order and told to leave the area but he continued to be abusive to door staff and police.
Magistrate Graham Harman, giving Gray another 12 month conditional discharge, said: “I don’t want to see you here again. I don’t like your attitude in court and I’m sure I don’t like it out of court either.”
Two friends were banned from Kismet in Grantham this week after admitting abusive behaviour to two patrons.
Mariusz Jedruchniewicz, 21, of Belmont Grove, Grantham, and Mariusz Dabek, 24, of no fixed address, were in the cafe drinking at 11.30pm on November 17.
Marie Stace, prosecuting, said: “The victim was standing next to the bar when he was approached by Dabek. He seemed to be talking to him without any apparent reason, he then head butted him.”
Dabek then left the bar leaving the victim with facial injuries.
At that time Jedruchniewicz, without provocation, approached the victim’s friend and punched and pushed him, causing injuries, which needed to be treated at hospital.
Defending himself Jedruchniewicz said: “I just regret what I have done. I was drinking.”
Miss Stace said: “It’s a bit confusing but part of it is to do with the victim talking to Dabek’s girlfriend.”
Dabek was fined £120 and Jedruchniewicz was fined £100, both were made to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. The ban lasts for six months.
A man facing drug possession charges had his case adjourned for a week because he rang in sick.
Jonathan Locking, 35, of South Parade, Grantham, is accused of possession 0.51 grams of heroin, 65.24 grams of cannabis resin and 4.05 grams of cannabis. His case will be heard on December 28.
Witham Wheelers’ first reliability trial of the winter will take place on Sunday, January 6.
The 32-mile route begins at Grantham Cricket Club in Gorse Lane. It is of an undulating nature and takes in Waltham on the Wolds and Harby.
Four groups will set off with average speed expectations varying between 14mph and 20mph+. There will also be a shorter ride for novices.
Entry fee is £3 for adults and £1 for under-18s, and includes a post-ride hot drink at cake.
Riders should ensure their bike is in good working order, and take food, waterproof clothing and spare inner tubes etc.
A map of each week’s route can be found on the club’s website at www.withamwheelers.co.uk
A driver who was stopped for drink driving on the A1 spent the night in jail.
Radoslaw Skonieczny, 37, admitted drink driving, without insurance and while disqualified on the A1 at Foston on December 16.
Police noticed the Mercedes, which he borrowed from a friend, as it pulled into services. They saw the bumper was hanging down so they went to speak to Skonieczny.
The officers smelt alcohol.
Skonieczny was disqualified for drink driving in May, he was caught again in August for driving whilst disqualified, failing to provide a sample and having no insurance. In September he was disqualified for three years.
Rob Arthur, defending, said Skonieczny, of Hartington Street, Bedford, had just returned to the country from Poland after his mother died and he was looking for a job when he was stopped.
Skonieczny, who was subject to a community order, was reported to only have completed 30 minutes of it. Luton court had issued a warrant for his arrest and they requested to deal with Skonieczny.
Magistrates remanded him in custody to Lincoln Prison to appear at Luton court on Wednesday.
Proving that he would face exceptional hardship was the only way a delivery driver managed to keep his licence despite now having 15 points.
Jason Townrow, 43, was caught speeding on the A1 at Barrowby Thorns on May 11 and on the A6045 near Bury on June 1.
He admitted both speeding offences but already had nine points on his licence.
Townrow, who already had nine points on his licence, claimed that he thought that the Bury road was a 40mph limit and that is why he was doing 37mph in the 30mph zone.
He added: “I apologise for the offence in Grantham, it was a clear road and I just thought I’d put my foot down a bit, at that time in the morning there’s nothing on the road.”
Townrow, of High Bungay Road, Loddon, Norwich, told the court that he works as a delivery driver and has been driving for the last 15 or 20 years.
He said his wife, step-children, and brother-in-law rely on his income to pay the rent and he provides transport for his family, including his parents.
He added: “I’m the main bread-winner in the family.
“I’ve learnt my lesson. I’d like to add the fact that all the points I’ve been given have been in a van while in employment. We are under a lot of pressure to get to our delivery times.”
Magistrate Graham Harman, giving Townrow a further six pints and fining him £140 plus £43 costs and £15 victim surcharge, said: “This is an awful driving record isn’t it? But on this occasion we find there would be exceptional hardship if we did disqualify you.”
Stoke Rochford
Stoke Rochford seniors held their annual Christmas “Bring & Win” competition, followed by a buffet meal.
Playing an individual stableford with two clubs and a putter for the Walker Cup, winner with 39 points was Phil White. Keeping it in the family was brother Brian White, who finished second on 38, and third with 35 points was Ernie Armstrong.
Overall lead in the Winter Warmers competition is now shared by Brian Ayto and Brian White with 21 points, from Phil Varley and Phil White on 20.
After the meal, seniors captain Mike Dickinson presented the winners and runners-up of summer competitions with their prizes, including the Seniors Trophy to Trevor Harvey, the Pairs Knockout Cup to Phil Varley and Malcolm Edwards, and the Singles Matchplay Cup to Keith Eddy.
A man accused of drink driving on the A1 at Long Bennington will be tried at Grantham Magistrates’ Court on March 13.
Charles Wood, 36, of Vaughan Road, Stratford, denied the charge, which claims he recorded 86mg in blood, the legal limit is 80mg.
A tenant ran up thousands of pounds worth of debt in his landlord’s name after being refused credit.
Nicholas Todd, 26 was living in Blairgowie Close, Grantham, when he started ordering £6,500 worth of clothes and household goods from catalogues between June and September last year.
He admitted seven cases of fraud by false representation and asked for nine more to be taken into consideration.
His landlord’s mother discovered the fraud when she found numerous items of post referring to catalogue accounts in her son’s name, after Todd had left the premises.
When Todd and his partner were told to leave the property they moved to Bottesford and he again used false names to run up debt with catalogues.
At the time Todd said his partner knew nothing about the fraud but after they split up he changed his story.
Marie Stace, prosecuting, said: “He had previously taken the wrap for his partner as he was in a relationship and she was pregnant. Since he said she had taken out some lines of credit.”
Todd, who regrets his actions, claimed to be in severe financial difficulty at the time of the offences. He was living with his partner who was expecting their first child, he said he felt pressure to provide for his family.
The case was adjourned until January 14 while full reports are prepared by the probation service. Todd was released on unconditional bail.
A pensioner who is accused of dangerous driving and failing to comply with a no entry sign on the A1 southbound at Burton Coggles will be tried at crown court.
William Woodall, 75, of Harbottle Crescent, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, did not enter a plea.
He was released on unconditional bail until February 11 when he will appear at Grantham for committal.
Cadets from Grantham marked the end of the year with an awards night.
The evening starts with a slide show to an audience of more than 200 cadets and parents at Springfield House.
The second half of the evening was devoted to the presentation of awards to cadets who have excelled throughout the year.
Amongst the trophies awarded is the “Jonathan Wigley” award for team spirit and enthusiasm.
Jonathan was a cadet with 47F until joining the Royal Marines and was killed in action in Afghanistan 6 years ago.
This special award was made by Jonathan’s mother, Sharon Wigley who had travelled from Hampshire to be with the squadron.
Pictured are award winners: (Back left to right) Bradley Mason, Luke Gibson, Matt Smith, Daniel Fay, Ashley Bates, Clare Lawrence, Sophie Allen; (front row left to right) Liam Howitt, Ben Sellars, Jake Spridgens, Adam Dodd.
A 23-year-old Grantham man died in a car smash yesterday, Christmas Day.
Emergency services were called to Sleaford Road at Metheringham at about 5.30pm after receiving reports of a two-car collision.
Firefighters cut casualties from the two vehicles involved - a blue Peugeot 307 and white Fiat.
The driver of the Peugeot, the 23-year-old Grantham man, died a short time later.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision to get in touch on the non-emergency 101 number, quoting incident number 224 of December 25.
Richard Coppin has made his mark on Grantham by creating illustrations which will be seen by generations to come.
Richard is the man behind the drawings featured on information signboards in Conduit Lane, St Peter’s Hill and at St Wulfram’s Church.
He was commissioned by the Grantham Civic Society to provide the illustrations, which are viewed by local people and visitors to the town.
At the official launch of the signboard in St Peter’s Hill earlier this month, Richard said: “It’s an honour to be asked to do it.
“These are things that are going to be in town long after I’m gone, hopefully, so I’m pleased to be able to leave something behind.”
Richard also runs Grantham Now magazine with his wife Andrea.
He has also used his writing skills to publish a novel. Having released The Cyclist almost a decade ago, he has recently re-released it as an e-book, embracing steps in technology.
Mid Lincs League
Under-15A
Great Ponton 4
Young Dons 3
The game started well for both teams but it was Young Dons who took a fortuitous lead after a mix-up in the Ponton defence resulted in an own goal.
Ponton attacked from the restart and an Ian Goode shot levelled the scores.
Dons scored before the break with an excellent strike. Straight from the restart, Will Barron struck to once again level for Ponton.
Excellent team play by Ponton ended with a David Olalere goal to give the home side the lead. But this was cancelled out by another from the visitors.
Excellent pressure earned Ponton a corner. Olalere swung the ball in and Charlie Copley rose well to head home and give his team victory.
Ponton man-of-the-match was shared between Goode, Copley and Barron.
Ponton: Cook, Bradley, Hutchinson, O’Leary, Copley, Allen, Rawding, Dixon, Yenibertiz, Barron, Chambers, Olalere, Goode.