Belchford News and Events

Belchford News and Reports.

Forthcoming Events

Belchford Tractor Trail 2025

Sunday 6th started with heavy rain but nearly 30 hardy souls (well they are Lincolnshire farmers) turned out in a wonderful range of classic tractors. After a breakfast at Glebe Farm, and a drive over a country trail organised by John Smith all tractors returned to the Village Hall for a hearty lunch and wonderful cakes.

Everyone seemed to have a grand time thanks to the excellent organisation of the event by the church wardens and supporters. Well done to all of you.

Money raised will go towards church roof repairs.

Here are a couple of photographs. Hopefully more to follow. Click on the photos to open a full size picture.

End of an era

On Sunday 29th June, the Blue Bell closed.

Darren has sold the pub and hopefully new tenants will be taking it over soon.

We had a great afternoon and evening in there on the last day with many villagers and visitors calling in to wish Darren and Sue and all the staff well for the future.

A magnificent cake was baked by Dinah and lovely teatowels with photos of past staff and of some of the regulars printed on. There is a story about why the teatowels but that is for another day. Jon did a brilliant song to commemorate the occasion which I will try and put on here.

We wish Darren and Sue well in their new endeavours and all the best for the lovely staff who have looked after us so well over the years, especially Flip.

Thank you to Jill and Clare for organising the occasion.

We expect that the Blue Bell will open with new management in the future.

Jump into Spring with a new class or fitness regime! all in Belchford!.

Scroll down the page for days and venue

Fitness Classes (Mon, Wed evenings) with Ellie 07398 255832

Fun lively sessions motivating and inspirational with Ellie in the Village Hall online booking through Team Up

Yoga Group (Thursday mornings) with Sue 07941 009154

An hour long morning session of expertly led stretches and moves In the Village Hall.

Yoga Group (Tues evening) with Jill & Miranda 07973 123756

An evening session of expertly led stretches and moves in the Village Hall

Small Group Sessions and Personal Training with Bex 07758 732301

Various times and days offering excellently led individual and group fitness sessions in a great gym

Sewing for all' in Belchford & Fulletby Village Hall

Self help group, any type of craft/sewing/embroidery/knitting/crocheting - anything you do/make with your hands.

Wednesday class starts at 10 - 3pm, Thursday is now 10.15 - 3.15pm. £5 for the day - tea, coffee, biscuits included.

Contact Val - 07825176177 for more details

Dates

June - Thursday 19th

July - Thursday 31st

August - Thursday 21st

September - Thursday 18th

October - Thursday 16th

November - Thursday 20th

December - Thursday 18th

Coffee, Cakes and Chat at the Village Hall

Here are the dates for our coffee drop in sessions in VH Belchford

Everyone is welcome to come and chitchat, play a board game, jigsaw or knitting etc.

if you have problems getting to the VH a lift can be organised.

Any questions call June or Barbara x

July - Thursday 10th 2-4pm

Fitness Groups in Belchford & Fulletby Village Hall

Monday 9.30 - 10.30 am

Tuesday 9.30 - 10.30 am

Thursday 9.00 - 10.00 am

YOGA with Sue Waller

Phone 07941 009154 All Welcome

Monday 6.30 - 7.15 pm CIRCUITS

Wednesday 6.30 - 7.15 pm JUST PEACHY

Ellie Beebe

Phone 07398 255832 All Welcome

Tuesday 6.00 - 7.15 pm YOGA

Ragged Robins 07973 123756

Phone to find out how to book … come and give it a try!

Past Events

Banovallum Brass Band in The Church, Belchford

This took place onn Saturday 26th April and we enjoyed a rousing performance by Banovallum Brass in the church. The band played their usual interesting mix of old and new songs, concluding with a sing along to "Bring Me Sunshine". Audience numbers were a bit disappointing and were bolstered by friends and family of band members. However through ticket sales and donations we were able to raise £125 for Macmillan Cancer Support and the same amount for the church.

A big thank you to Bannovallum Brass Band, the organisers and church wardens and all who came and made a lovely evening.

Belchford Tabletop and Garage Sale

Was on Saturday 1st March.

A very pleasant morning spent socialising and trying to sell various

unwanted items some with more success than others. Regardless of sales, everyone had a great time with plenty of tea and cakes to buy.

Several people around the village had yard sales at the same time and some did very well.

£87.50 was raised for the Village Green.

Well done to James and all who made it happen and to the hard work done in the kitchen and kitchens round the village.

Thank you.

New Year’s Eve in the Blue Bell

A great night was had by all

A brilliant evening thanks to Katy and the Blue Bell staff, not forgetting Jon and Leon for the music and all who made it go off with a bang.

Went on till the wee small hours.

Happy New Year.

Belchford Christmas Lunch 2024

Another excellent pensioners’ lunch.

A great time had by all.

Thank you to Val and the lovely staff at the Blue Bell..

Tea, Coffee and Cake in the Village Hall

Due to the success of the tea, coffee & cake , days in the village hall, we will look to organise more in 2025.

For further information, call:

June 01507 533514 or Barbara 534120.

I hope Tess will be able to provide her popup chiropidy sessions in the new year. If you need a home visit in the mean time, Please contact Tess on 07598 835549 or email on: footcarebytess@gmail.com

Belchford Church Autumn Festival

Took place on Friday 8th November

This was a lovely evening in the Church. We were treated to performances from students from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School followed by a male voice choir, Octangle.

It was an excellent performance from all the musicians helped along by the lovely atmosphere in the beautifully prepared church.

A big thank you to all the girls from QUEGS and to Octangle and to Marting who organised the evening and of course to Neil and George who made the church so welcoming.

Over £500 was raised for cancer research and for the church..

I will post a video of a couple of the performances as soon as I can.

“ Dance Free “ happened on May 22nd on our community land in Belchford .

Dance Free is a Free-movement dance activity, held at beautiful natural locations and indoors across Lincolnshire.

Loads of villagers danced free at the community woodland on Wednesday 22nd May. All had a great time in spite of the weather dancing to the amazing tunes coming through their headphones.

Dance Free orgainises events all over Lincolnshire so please go the website below to find out what’s on and where: https://www.https://www.wedancefree.com/

Banovallum Brass Band Concert

This marvellous event took place in Belchford Church on the 14th April.

The music filled the church which was a perfect venue for the concert with amazing acoustics.

The Band played a wide range of music, from classical to pop with lots of other genres to entertain us.

This truly wonderful event was staged to raise money for the church and Serendipity, a local charity dedicated to helping people return to work.

A big thank you to all who made it happen and to the excellent Banovallum Brass Band.

Belchford Community Solar Project Update

The project has been generating power for some time and is the major contributor to the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch. For an update please click on the link below:

Belchford Community Solar Project