Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph back issues from January 2008:
Police car travelled wrong way ; A Brigg councillor watched a police vehicle drive the wrong way down a one-way street in the town.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Brigg councillor watched a police vehicle drive the wrong waydown a one-way street in the town. Coun Jenny Bell recalled the incident during the Police Matterssession at the town council's December meeting. She said the incident happened at about 10pm on a Sunday. The ...
Volunteers appeal ; Volunteers are being urged to come forward to join Brigg Lives First Responders.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Volunteers are being urged to come forward to join Brigg LivesFirst Responders. "The Lives team has assisted in 240 call-outs since its formationin 2004," explained Brian Parker, fundraiser and recruitmentofficer. The First Responders' equipment includes defibrillators to ...
Letter slams parking fees ; Cadney-cum-howsham Parish Council has lodged a complaint about the withdrawal of the free car parking concession in Brigg.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Cadney-cum-howsham Parish Council has lodged a complaint aboutthe withdrawal of the free car parking concession in Brigg. It has sent a letter to North Lincolnshire Council, which runsthe car parks in Old Courts Road and Elwes Street, saying the moveis having a detrimental effect ...
Lifesavers rewarded with golden gesture ; A Grateful Brigg couple gave up golden wedding gifts to raise pounds1,200 for a life-saving organisation in the town.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Grateful Brigg couple gave up golden wedding gifts to raisepounds1,200 for a life-saving organisation in the town. Geoff and Lila Roberts made the generous gesture to help theBrigg Lives First Responders. When Geoff was suddenly taken ill with chest pains, one of thegroup's ...
Festive nostalgia at bash gathering ; Brigg Servicemen's Club was beautifully decorated for Brigg Amateur Social Historians' December meeting.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Brigg Servicemen's Club was beautifully decorated for BriggAmateur Social Historians' December meeting. Terry Richards gave a talk on Christmas nostalgia which wasinterlaced with Christmas cards, Christmas songs and many tips tohelp with the preparation of Christmas dinner, ...
Successes celebrated ; National and international successes and initiatives were celebrated at a black tie dinner in Scunthorpe.
Jan 01, 2008 ... National and international successes and initiatives werecelebrated at a black tie dinner in Scunthorpe. The event, at the Kingsway Centre, was focused on the issue oflearning in the workplace and the guest speaker was Mark Hooton,managing director of Cymarc Engineering of ...
Exhibition 'bears fruit' for future ; A Scunthorpe company is planning a major international fruit and vegetable exhibition for 2008, following a successful launch event in October.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Scunthorpe company is planning a major international fruit andvegetable exhibition for 2008, following a successful launch eventin October. International Trade Publications (ITP), of Oswald Road, organisedThe World Fruit and Vegetable Show at the ExCeL London ...
Friends' pounds1,000festive boostfor patients ; A Band of tireless fundraisers have given Scunthorpe General Hospital a pounds1,000 cash boost this festive season.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Band of tireless fundraisers have given Scunthorpe GeneralHospital a pounds1,000 cash boost this festive season. The League of Friends has provided a wealth of equipment duringthe past 12 months, including expensive state-of-the-art technologyand presents for patients at ...
'Box of delights' for youngsters ; Kind-hearted folk in North Lincolnshire have put together thousands of shoe boxes filled with gifts for youngsters in less well off countries.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Kind-hearted folk in North Lincolnshire have put togetherthousands of shoe boxes filled with gifts for youngsters in lesswell off countries. Pamela Hodge, area co-ordinator for Operation Christmas Child,run by the Samaritan's Purse charity, said in total 27,118 shoeboxes were ...
'I'll always treasure the contents of my shoe box' ; Ramona Bogodan still treasures the presents from a shoe box she received 13 years ago.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Ramona Bogodan still treasures the presents from a shoe box shereceived 13 years ago. The 24-year-old now works for Ecce Homo, the Samaritan's Pursepartner charity, which organises shoe box distribution in Romania,as well as other support for children and families. She said: ...
Railtour treat at Corus ; Iron and steel enthusiasts can enjoy a 'Brake Van Railtour' around the iron and steel making plant of Corus, Scunthorpe, on Saturday, January 19.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Iron and steel enthusiasts can enjoy a 'Brake Van Railtour'around the iron and steel making plant of Corus, Scunthorpe, onSaturday, January 19. The tour begins at 11am for three hours. Admission is free,although donations will be ...
From acorns bigger things will grow... ; Children's needs are top priority for a community group's new year plans.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Children's needs are top priority for a community group's newyear plans. Play areas in Westcliff will get a makeover and a much-neededskate park will finally be built in 2008. New multi-use game areas will be developed on the recreationground behind Enderby Road shops, south ...
On target for schools' languages ; Learning a foreign language in primary school is easy as un, deux, trois - thanks to the support of secondary schools.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Learning a foreign language in primary school is easy as un,deux, trois - thanks to the support of secondary schools. Many primary schools in North Lincolnshire are ahead of theGovernment's 2010 target to ensure all seven-year-olds learn amodern foreign language. They get ...
Share a chuckle with kids vids ; Youngsters in the region's schools have been making their classmates laugh with their very own jokes, and now they are hoping to share them with visitors to our website.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Youngsters in the region's schools have been making theirclassmates laugh with their very own jokes, and now they are hopingto share them with visitors to our website. We visited Messingham Primary School to film ...
Williams to appeal red card ; Scunthorpe United enter the New Year full of hope and confidence that they can survive at Championship level.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Scunthorpe United enter the New Year full of hope and confidencethat they can survive at Championship level. And they want to make a flying start to 2008 with victory againstBarnsley in this afternoon's derby at Glanford Park. After nine games without a win in front of their ...
Loyal supporters mean so much ; As Patron of Breast Cancer Care for the past 10 years, I never cease to be amazed by the wonderful support the charity receives from individuals across the UK, and 2007 was no different.
Jan 01, 2008 ... As Patron of Breast Cancer Care for the past 10 years, I nevercease to be amazed by the wonderful support the charity receivesfrom individuals across the UK, and 2007 was no different. As the UK's leading breast cancer support charity, Breast CancerCare has more than 500 volunteers ...
Case for clamping threat in lay-bys? ; If The 'very angry resident' of Scawby Brook, (Viewpoint, Dec 22) is correct and that the vehicle lay-bys outside her home are deemed for visitors and residents in her deeds, then any enforcement would surely be outside the powers of both Humberside Police and North Lincs Council.
Jan 01, 2008 ... If The 'very angry resident' of Scawby Brook, (Viewpoint, Dec 22)is correct and that the vehicle lay-bys outside her home are deemedfor visitors and residents in her deeds, then any enforcement wouldsurely be outside the powers of both Humberside Police and NorthLincs ...
Leave smokers and tackle 'real crime' ; As A non-smoker and a non-drinker, my perspective of the front page story in the Scunthorpe Telegraph (December 27) is completely unbiased.
Jan 01, 2008 ... As A non-smoker and a non-drinker, my perspective of the frontpage story in the Scunthorpe Telegraph (December 27) is completelyunbiased. I fail to see how our so-called law enforcement officers have thetime to waste on the subject of smokers taking their drinks ...
Taking a stand against attacks ; The decrease in the number of attacks on teaching staff in North Lincolnshire last year is to be welcomed.
Jan 01, 2008 ... The decrease in the number of attacks on teaching staff in NorthLincolnshire last year is to be welcomed. The drop of a third is a significant improvement on the previousyear's figure. But no such attacks should be tolerated. And if union fears manyincidents go unreported are ...
Travel sickness plaguing Tykes ; Six weeks ago Barnsley were flirting with a place in the play-off positions as one of the surprise packages of the Championship this season.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Six weeks ago Barnsley were flirting with a place in the play-off positions as one of the surprise packages of the Championshipthis season. But since then the Tykes have suffered a slump in form with justone win in their last eight games. That has plunged them down the table ...
Time to wind up Europe debate ; Having written at some length on the subject of Europe, I think the time has come for it to be wound up, at least by me.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Having written at some length on the subject of Europe, I thinkthe time has come for it to be wound up, at least by me. I make no concessions to my opponents. I believe I am right andtime will prove me to be so. The future of Europe lies in the formation of a federal system ...
Important foreign criminals are deported ; Immigration officials have 'no interest' in deporting foreign prisoners who have served less than 12 months in jail, a recent memo says.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Immigration officials have 'no interest' in deporting foreignprisoners who have served less than 12 months in jail, a recent memosays. The document also says foreign nationals who are awaiting removalfor immigration offences could be moved to open prisons, to createspace in other ...
Act now or we will lose our fire station ; Regarding Kirton in Lindsey fire station - please look at the websites below and sign the petitions.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Regarding Kirton in Lindsey fire station - please look at thewebsites below and sign the petitions. We have to support these firefighters in the quest to save ourfire station. If we sit back and do nothing, it will be taken awayfrom us. I for one am not prepared to let that happen ...
Origins of farm rooted in past ; Regarding the debate about Brat Hill Farm: My parents, Mr and Mrs A Perrin and my aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs CL Goodhand, were the co- owners of Brathills Farm from 1949 to 1971.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Regarding the debate about Brat Hill Farm: My parents, Mr and MrsA Perrin and my aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs CL Goodhand, were the co-owners of Brathills Farm from 1949 to 1971. In the mid-fifties, due to financial problems, one of two housesand one field of approximately 10-acres ...
Change in dental set-up sees 700 dropped from list ; Hundreds of patients awaiting specialist dental treatment have been axed from a list since health chiefs 'moved the goal posts'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Hundreds of patients awaiting specialist dental treatment havebeen axed from a list since health chiefs 'moved the goal posts'. North Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has axed more than700 people from the hospital's orthodontic waiting list afterchanging the guidelines for ...
Eagles tribute performances ; An Eagles tribute band will be performing at the Plowright Theatre this week.
Jan 01, 2008 ... An Eagles tribute band will be performing at the PlowrightTheatre this week. Talon will be singing songs from the popular American rock band's30-year back catalogue, as well as members' ...
Antique items and collectables ; Antique and 20th Century
Jan 01, 2008 ... Antique and 20th Century Furniture, collectables and household effects will be on sale onSaturday, January 19, at Brown & Co, ...
Teen mum attacked woman with bottle in pub ; A Bottle attack in a Scunthorpe bar led to a teenage mum being given a suspended custodial sentence by North Lincolnshire magistrates.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Bottle attack in a Scunthorpe bar led to a teenage mum beinggiven a suspended custodial sentence by North Lincolnshiremagistrates. The victim, 35-year-old Hayley Marsden, was in the Blarney Stonepub at about midnight on November 2, prosecutor Dennis Aisthorpesaid. She was ...
Market offers farm produce ; A Market town will host its monthly produce extravaganza.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Market town will host its monthly produce extravaganza. Brigg Farmers' Market will offer customers free range pork,ostrich, herbal products and goats' cheese. It will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 9am onwards atBrigg Market Place. Farmers' markets, which are ...
Cars and property damaged ; Vandals went on the rampage damaging cars and property in one of the region's towns.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Vandals went on the rampage damaging cars and property in one ofthe region's towns. Humberside Police are appealing for help after several incidentsof criminal damage in Barton-Upon-Humber over the holiday season. The crime spree included alleged damage to a blue Rover 400, ...
School teaching us about its heritage ; A Major restoration project has enjoyed a momentous year in 2007, attracting funding and taking a big leap forward.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Major restoration project has enjoyed a momentous year in 2007,attracting funding and taking a big leap forward. Barton-upon-humber's Queen Street School is being restored andthe project has sparked international interest and led to historicfinds. Work which began in the ...
Big increase in anti-social kids ; Ninety youngsters were fined for anti-social behaviour in 2007 - five times as many as in the previous year.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Ninety youngsters were fined for anti-social behaviour in 2007 -five times as many as in the previous year. The under-18s were slapped with a fine between pounds50 andpounds80 compared with just 16 in the previous 12 months and none in2005. The increase has been put down to ...
Herbert knew it was 'wheel thing' ; A Gallant love-struck butcher cycled 160 miles through the night to be with his sweetheart - and now the couple are celebrating 70 years of happy marriage.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A Gallant love-struck butcher cycled 160 miles through the nightto be with his sweetheart - and now the couple are celebrating 70years of happy marriage. Herbert Dent's pedal power helped capture the heart of Beryl Belland today, as the bells ring to herald the start of the new ...
Open day offers college insight ; An Advice and enrolment event will be held at North Lindsey College, Scunthorpe, on Friday.
Jan 01, 2008 ... An Advice and enrolment event will be held at North LindseyCollege, Scunthorpe, on Friday. It will be held at the ...
Fewer attacks on teachers by pupils ; Attacks on teaching staff by school pupils has dropped this year by a third.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Attacks on teaching staff by school pupils has dropped this yearby a third. The drop, of around 33 per cent, has been welcomed by unionofficials but they claim many incidents still go unreported. New figures, obtained by the Telegraph through a Freedom ofInformation Act (FOI) ...
Easy ways to cut down your carbon footprint ; Fears of growing carbon footprints and soaring energy bills in 2008 have sparked calls to get North Lincolnshire residents thinking up green resolutions.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Fears of growing carbon footprints and soaring energy bills in2008 have sparked calls to get North Lincolnshire residents thinkingup green resolutions. Energy company E.ON has revealed households in the region produce- on average - around 8kg of CO2 in the period between December ...
Objections to carwash plans ; Carwash plans originally stopped in their tracks by neighbours concerned about noise have now been resubmitted.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Carwash plans originally stopped in their tracks by neighboursconcerned about noise have now been resubmitted. Developer Haxhi Gashi wants to convert the car park of theClansman Hotel, on Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, into a mobile, hand-held carwash. The plans were first ...
Family get teeth into reducing packaging and eating fresh foods ; Continuing to be green is one family's New Year's resolution.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Continuing to be green is one family's New Year's resolution. Peter and Patricia Woodcock and their daughter Maxine, fromClevedon Road in Westcliff, have been making environmental changesto their everyday lifestyle, and have already seen some of thebenefits. Over Christmas, ...
People urged to get travel passes ; Pensioners in North Lincolnshire are being urged to continue applying for a new national travel pass, which will allow free travel on local buses anywhere in England.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Pensioners in North Lincolnshire are being urged to continueapplying for a new national travel pass, which will allow freetravel on local buses anywhere in England. Anyone over 60 who owns a free travel pass because of their age,or due to a disability, will be entitled to the ...
OAP got right man with wrong number ; A Late night call for help from a seriously-injured pensioner was unexpectedly answered, after she dialled a wrong number.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Late night call for help from a seriously-injured pensioner wasunexpectedly answered, after she dialled a wrong number. At the other end of the telephone was steelworker Nigel Johns,who was surprised to be woken up hours before he was due to start a6am-2pm festive ...
Cameras keep eye on speed ; Speed cameras will be operating around the region in the new year.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Speed cameras will be operating around the region in the newyear. Humberside Safety Camera Partnership is set to visit thefollowing sites over the coming days: Tomorrow - Rowland Road, Scunthorpe Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6 - ...
Youngsters set to depict their own superhero ; Crafty kids can keep busy over the remaining school holidays with a series of creative art sessions.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Crafty kids can keep busy over the remaining school holidays witha series of creative art sessions. Designing outfits, drawing superheroes and building an imaginarydream factory are all on the agenda over the next week. The creative workshops will be held at the 20-21 Visual ...
Organic foods at market ; A Chance to buy organic food from around the region will be available this month.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Chance to buy organic food from around the region will beavailable this month. Brigg farmers' market is set to be held on Saturday, January 26,and producers from around the region are expected to turn out inforce. More exotic delicacies like ostrich and locally produced ...
Prices could force taxis to 'go green' ; Cabbies claim they could be forced to go green, to combat the rocketing price of fuel, it is claimed.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Cabbies claim they could be forced to go green, to combat therocketing price of fuel, it is claimed. The news comes after the price of petrol and diesel continued torise far above the pounds1-a-litre mark across the region. A taxi driver has said if costs of petrol continue to ...
Helping extend reading 'horizons' ; I Want to thank your readers so very much for supporting the RNIB's Right to Read campaign.
Jan 02, 2008 ... I Want to thank your readers so very much for supporting theRNIB's Right to Read campaign. Over 4,000 people, a wonderfully heartening number, have alreadysigned our declaration, which has a simple goal: That someone who isblind, partially sighted, dyslexic or print disabled in any ...
At your servicein the new year ; This is a letter from the Active Community Team and its many volunteers.
Jan 02, 2008 ... This is a letter from the Active Community Team and its manyvolunteers. We have, through 2007, survived the rigours of life in thevoluntary sector through the kindness of the many donations fromwarm kind-hearted people who in the main read the Telegraph and ourpleas for ...
Road users told: 'Light up in winter' ; Motorists are being urged to use 'commonsense' in winter driving conditions, to help prevent accidents on the rural roads of North Lincolnshire.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Motorists are being urged to use 'commonsense' in winter drivingconditions, to help prevent accidents on the rural roads of NorthLincolnshire. Humberside Police says poor visibility on dark mornings andevenings can be a common cause of incidents, and specialised weatherconditions ...
Huge potential formore 'lost' records ; Having read yet again of an electronic records blunder, this time by nine different NHS hospitals, the overall faith of the general public in this type of technology is sinking faster than its faith in telephone TV votes.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Having read yet again of an electronic records blunder, this timeby nine different NHS hospitals, the overall faith of the generalpublic in this type of technology is sinking faster than its faithin telephone TV votes. Over the last month records of all types have gone missing and ...
Should smokers be fined for drinking on streets? ; Smokers who take their drinks on to the street when they step out for a drag could end up with fines.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Smokers who take their drinks on to the street when they step outfor a drag could end up with fines. The Scunthorpe Telegraph recently revealed the situationsurrounding smokers, who could get slapped with pounds80 fines. The news came at a licensing meeting in Scunthorpe town ...
Analogue TV signal on way out ; The digital switchover will begin this year, with the analogue television signal being switched off region by region.
Jan 02, 2008 ... The digital switchover will begin this year, with the analoguetelevision signal being switched off region by region. North Lincolnshire telly addicts need to start planning for theswitchover now, as not all televisions can receive the digitalsignal. Those who have received ...
Help them turn over new leaf ; Criminals hiding out and trying to escape the clutches of the police must beware - you are in the public eye.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Criminals hiding out and trying to escape the clutches of thepolice must beware - you are in the public eye. Today the Telegraph can reveal it has helped catch more than 100on the run criminals in the last year using its Most Wantedcampaign. And we must thank you, the ...
Shame no-one intervened ; I Have read with interest, in recent issues of the Scunthorpe Telegraph, where people have been helped by members of the public in their times of need.
Jan 02, 2008 ... I Have read with interest, in recent issues of the ScunthorpeTelegraph, where people have been helped by members of the public intheir times of need. I feel I had to put pen to paper to highlight and possibly shamethe actions/non-actions of people from the Scunthorpe area ...
Campaign to reduce foods thrown away ; Wasteful householders are being urged to reduce the amount of food thrown away.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Wasteful householders are being urged to reduce the amount offood thrown away. The 'Love Food, Hate Waste' campaign, being backed by NorthLincolnshire Council, has been created to raise awareness of theimportance of cutting down on waste food levels. Cutting waste wouldsave ...
Shrines to victims may cause hazard beside roads ; Grieving relatives who build roadside shrines in memory of accident victims are being warned about the dangers of their actions.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Grieving relatives who build roadside shrines in memory ofaccident victims are being warned about the dangers of theiractions. Over the past decade there has been a boom in such shrines inNorth Lincolnshire. They are normally made up of bouquets, notes and mementoes tiedor ...
Increase in thefts ofcar number plates ; Number plate thefts are on the rise in North Lincolnshire, with almost one plate every week being nabbed by criminals.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Number plate thefts are on the rise in North Lincolnshire, withalmost one plate every week being nabbed by criminals. Figures reveal a total 52 registration plates were stolen thisyear, up on the 42 thefts of last year. The theft is a popular move by criminals attempting to ...
Drink worth pounds500 seized from kids ; Booze worth pounds500 was seized from children in December.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Booze worth pounds500 was seized from children in December. Vodka, cider and beer were all confiscated from under-18s in adrive to cut under-age drinking over the festive period. Extra Respect Car patrols have helped curb the number of youthsdrinking illegally, but many have ...
Objectionto homes ; Three large homes complete with garages could be built in Goxhill if planning permission is granted today.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Three large homes complete with garages could be built in Goxhillif planning permission is granted today. Keigar Homes Ltd has applied for planning permission to erectthree detached five-bedroom houses and garages with associatedaccesses at The Orchard, Thorn Lane, ...
Jennifer seesrecovery work ; A Scunthorpe travel agent has returned from a tour of San Diego and southern California after witnessing its recovery from wildfires in autumn.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Scunthorpe travel agent has returned from a tour of San Diegoand southern California after witnessing its recovery from wildfires in autumn. Jennifer Maw works from her home, at Linnet Close, as anindependent agent. The tour took a 40-strong delegation from the UK to ...
Rememberingthe Holocaust ; A Holocaust memorial ceremony will be taking place at the Angel Courtyard, Brigg, later in the month.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Holocaust memorial ceremony will be taking place at the AngelCourtyard, Brigg, later in the ...
Flood protection not'economically viable' ; Flood protection for an area of North Lincolnshire will not be looked into until after another flooding disaster, according to the Environment Agency.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Flood protection for an area of North Lincolnshire will not belooked into until after another flooding disaster, according to theEnvironment Agency. A flood protection scheme for Brigg has been pushed to the backof the queue as, apparently, there are not enough people in the ...
Plans submitted for barn and use of land for horses ; Plans to retain a barn and use the adjacent land to keep horses have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Plans to retain a barn and use the adjacent land to keep horseshave been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council. Permission is being sought for the land and stables on Shaw NookLane, Belton. Belton Parish Council has objected to the proposal on the groundsthe proposed site ...
'Family' cited for possible step-down ; The deputy leader of the Conservative Group on North Lincolnshire Council has announced he could step down in 2008.
Jan 02, 2008 ... The deputy leader of the Conservative Group on North LincolnshireCouncil has announced he could step down in 2008. North Axholme ward councillor John Briggs said family reasonswere behind his possible move, which comes after almost nine yearsin office. If he does step down, ...
Fans can rave on to sounds of buddy holly ; Buddy Holly fans can enjoy an evening dedicated to the musical icon later this month at the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe.
Jan 02, 2008 ... Buddy Holly fans can enjoy an evening dedicated to the musicalicon later this month at the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe. The event, called Rave On, will take place on Wednesday, January23, at 7.30pm. Described as an 'authentic and respectful tribute to one of thegreatest ...
Photo club night talk ; The Barton Photographic and Digital Imaging Club will reopen after the festive period on Tuesday, when Keith Woodcock will give a talk to members on composition and light.
Jan 02, 2008 ... The Barton Photographic and Digital Imaging Club will reopenafter the festive period on Tuesday, when Keith Woodcock will givea talk to members on composition and light. The group meets at 8pm in the Corn Exchange ...
Finger knitting good ; A Workshop where kids can learn a quirky skill is being held next week.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A Workshop where kids can learn a quirky skill is being held nextweek. A finger knitting lesson, where children will be taught to makesmall sculptures from wire, yarn and finger knitting, will be heldon Saturday, January 12. The tutorial has been organised ...