Dates to remember in 2010:
1st May Flower Parade, Spalding www.flowerparade.org
12th June St Marys, Church Fete, Swineshead Hall
3rd-4th July Waddington Airshow www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk
24th-25th July Heckington Show www.heckingtonshow.org.uk
2nd-5th December Lincoln Christmas Market www.christmasmarket.lincoln.gov.uk
Arts Coritani
We feel privileged to live in a village with such a fantastic gallery and talented artists. Rosi and Colan are great people and would be delighted to see you. If you are around on a Thursday Afternoon, there are always people there having a cup of tea and a chat for a small donation that goes into the pot to pay for the Punch and Judy at the Church Garden Fete. Arts Coritani website will give you some insight into what goes on.
St Mary’s Church
is a beautiful 14th Century Church In the centre of the village, facing the Market Place. The new Priest in Charge was licensed in a lovely service in January and there are regular services. The Church Wardens have been, and are continuing to, do a fantastic job in promoting the church and leading a dedicated group of supporters in raising money towards the extensive repairs that are needed. There is more information about this on the church website and the Parish Council website (this also includes information about the many groups and organisations that operate in Swineshead.
www.achurchnearyou.com/swineshead-st-mary
There are 2 pubs in Swineshead, both in the Market Square near the village store:
The Wheatsheaf
is over 300 years old and is a beautiful imposing building looking out onto the Market Square. Their website will tell you all you need to know:
The Pig and Whistle
There is no website but you can find a picture of the building on the Parish Council website (see above). It too, is an integral part of the history of Swineshead.
Abbey Parks Farm Shop
This is where we buy almost all of our fruit, veg and cheese, much of it locally produced. In the area Abbey Parks is probably most well known for its asparagus, which supplies Fortnum and Masons as well as some well known London restaurants (don’t worry – you won’t need to pay London prices!). There is a fantastic coffee shop and restaurant, a warm welcome with a log burning stove in Winter and a very friendly staff – we love going there for the all-day breakfast or a cup of coffee and a cake (it’s always nice to eat someone else’s cooking).
Hannah Pattinson
It is obvious why we have included this information to those who know us but for those who don’t, Hannah is one of our daughters and works as a freelance make-up artist. Her main interst is film and television (she is fully qualified with quite a lot of experience for this stage in her career) although she loves doing wedding make-up or make-up for models and photo shoots. She is currently developing her website which shows some examples of her work. if you are getting married and think proffesional make-up may be too expensive for you, it is worthwhile contacting Hannah through her website for an informal chat or a complimentary consultation.
www.hairandmake-upartistry.com
Pete Norton Photography
Grateful thanks to pete for helping with some of the photos that we have used for the website. I hadn’t realised how dificult it is to take photos of rooms. The wide-angled lens made a big difference. Many thanks.
http://www.nortonphotography.co.uk/
Harlequin Hats
It’s amazing how much you don’t know about what is going on where you live! I have just been told about Harlequin Hats based in Swineshead – I know where I will be going if I ever need a hat, the website looks great so I have included it here for anyone who may need to know.
Clipz Hair Design
In the centre of the village, maxine and her team offer a fantastic service, brilliant prices and are always looking for ways to grow and develop. My Mum loves them. A website is on its way and we are looking forward to working with the team more closely.
Other Useful Wedding Stuff
Friends of ours. Kevin and Sarah, will do anything to help anyone and won’t ever let you down.
Boston Limoscene
Luxury Stretched Limousine Hire
www.bostonlimoscene.co.uk
Wedding Car hire visit
www.lincolnshireweddingcars.co.uk
Ice Sculptures visit:-
www.lincolnshireicesculptures.co.uk
Alison at Willoughby Foods has built a thriving business catering for children’s school meals and also provides catering for large functions such as weddings and balls.
