Some time ago the Community Led Plan (CLP) steering group undertook a  village survey to help shape the future of the village. The response was impressive and the analysis of the raw data  represented a huge challenge. The steering group has produced an initial analysis document which was originally intended to inform a further process [...]

Allington’s broadband is atrocious. If we had decent provision we could take advantage of new media services such as Netflix, use the BBC iPlayer whenever we wanted and watch You Tube videos without waiting for them to download. Good speeds would allow everyone in a family to connect to the internet simultaneously and people would [...]

We have recently been contacted by Sonia Wooding in Wanganui, New Zealand, who is doing some research on her husband’s ancestors. Sonia writes “Were there any large houses in the area who would have employed a coachman in the 1850s? My husband’s ancestor, Thomas Hardcastle, was one and lived in West Allington with his young [...]

Bill Newton Dunn, our local MEP, has asked if we will publish his newsletter on this website and we are happy to oblige. You can download the newsletter from the link below. It obviously contains the views of an individual but also provides useful information, links to other sites and contact details. It is far [...]

If you are a fan of Allington Morris (and who isn’t?) you will need to know where they are scheduled to perform this summer. The season kicks off on 22 April at Grantham and a strength sapping itinerary takes our local team as far afield as Long Bennington and Sedgebrook. A highlight of the year [...]

At the AGM on 14 May 2012 we will be looking for a new Treasurer, Chair and Secretary. Anyone interested in these posts can find the job descriptions available to download on our village hall page. Theresa Tanner will also be happy to provide more information on 01400 281042 or people can simply attend the AGM [...]

The John Barker Trophy recognises the work of those volunteers who, willingly and freely, give their time and effort to manage and maintain Lincolnshire’s community buildings. Each year the trophy is given to an individual who, in the eyes of the judges, deserves special recognition. This year’s winner was Theresa Tanner who has been looking [...]

We often take transport for granted but as fuel prices continue to rise and public sector cuts start to bite it’s good to know that a variety of help schemes are to hand. We have some flyers available to download that provide details and contact information about these schemes. Just click on the links below [...]

Pete Simpson is the quiz-master at Allington’s long running pub quiz. The 200th quiz was held earlier this year and as usual it was a hard fought contest faeturing more than a dozen teams. The quiz is held on the third Monday in each month in the Welby Arms. Start time is 8.00PM. The questions [...]