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Links to all the schools locally that your child may go to.
Links to Locally provide services
Latest News
Snow and Ice
Weather warnings generated by the Met Office Weather Widget
A community member has put together a list of areas to be gritted.
This is not a definitive list and is amended as new areas are highlighted as needing gritting, subject to grit being available
Maps have been added to show them along with the current priorities.
There are several factors that need to be taken into account when planning.
A daily weather update email can be sent any one who wants to volunteer to help with either gritting or assist in snow clearance when there is snow .
We are actively looking for Volunteers to help if you are interested the email gritters@south-witham.org.uk
LincsCC_Roads Tweets when every they are doing a gritting run.
Grit Bins
Gritting Priorities
Market Court Grit Bin Hill View Grit Bin Church Lane Grit Bin
North Witham Road (lower) Grit Bin The Parkside Grit Bin
Moor Lane / Great Close Junction Grit Bin Moor Lane / Templars Way Grit Bin

Royal Mail Latest Recommended Posting
Latest Recommended Posting
Dates for Christmas 2018
International Economy | |
Date | Destination |
Fri 28 September | Australia, New Zealand and all other non-European destinations (except Middle East, South Africa, Far East, USA and Canada) |
Sat 29 September | Middle and Far East (except Hong Kong and Singapore) |
Sat 13 October | Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, USA |
Sat 3 November | Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey |
Sat 17 November | Western Europe |
International Standard & International tracking and signature services | |
Date | Destination |
Tue 4 December | Africa, Middle East |
Fri 7 December | Cyprus, Malta, Asia, Far East, Eastern Europe (except Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia) |
Sat 8 December | Caribbean, Central and South America |
Mon 10 December | Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand |
Fri 14 December | Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland and USA |
Sat 15 December | Finland, Sweden |
Mon 17 December | Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland |
Tue 18 December | Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg |
International HM Forces Mail | |
Date | Destination |
Mon 26 November | Operational HM Forces |
Fri 14 December | Static HM Forces |
UK First and Second Class | |
Date | Service |
Tue 18 December | 2nd Class and Royal Mail Signed For ® 2nd Class |
Thursday 20 December | 1st Class, Royal Mail Signed For ® 1st Class and Royal Mail Tracked 48®* |
Friday 21 December |
Royal Mail Tracked 24®* |
Sat 22 December | Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed ® |
*Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48 services are unavailable to purchase at Post Office® branches. |
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Letters to Santa should be stamped and addressed to:
Santa/Father Christmas,
... please also remember to include the full name, address and postcode of the sender, so Father Christmas can reply as quickly as possible. |
Royal Mail and the cruciform are trade marks of Royal Mail Group Ltd. © Royal Mail Group Ltd 2018. All rights reserved.
Royal Mail Group Ltd, registered in England and Wales, number 4138203, registered office: 100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0HQ.

Winter Weather Advice
Self Help Tips: Clearing snow from footpaths
Do
- work from the footpath at all times - working towards oncoming traffic wherever possible
- place the snow on the verge or grassed areas.
- place snow at edges of footpaths next to the road. This helps to form a safety barrier between cars and pedestrians
- put sand or ash down on cleared areas as it will give grip to walkers.
- use grit/salt from grit bins sparingly.
Do not
- lift too much snow or ice at one time. Compacted snow can be very heavy.
- use hot water to melt ice or snow – it may refreeze to form “black ice”.
- obstruct accesses or footpaths with the snow.
- use grit/salt from highway grit bins on private property – that is theft.
- You do not need to use a lot of salt - a teaspoon of salt per square metre will defrost ice patches..
- work in blizzard conditions.
Self help tips clearing snow off roads
Do
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use purpose built snowploughs if available.
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skim the top of the snow off with a JCB/ mechanical bucket to leave an inch of snow so you do not damage the road surface, remove cateyes or come into contact with ironwork.
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Keep in regular contact – minimum hourly – with your operating base
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report any damage caused or found
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operate with dipped beam headlights at all time.
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operate flashing/rotating amber beacons (where fitted) at all times.
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place the snow on the verge or grassed areas.
Do not
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scrape the road surface with a JCB/mechanical bucket
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obstruct accesses or footpaths with the snow.
Vehicle operators/drivers must have and use:
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Reflective jacket
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Emergency food and drink
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Mobile telephone or radio system
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Wear stout footwear
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Wear snow and ice grippers when walking outside of vehicle
When working outside
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Wrap up warm
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Wear a reflective coat if available
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Wear stout footwear
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Wear snow and ice grippers when walking – especially when pushing snow
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Beware of hypothermia and wind chill effects
The law on clearing snow and ice from on roads and public spaces
There is no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your property, pathways to your property or public spaces. This includes both public carriageways and footways.
If an accident did occur, its highly unlikely that you would be sued as long as you:
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Are careful
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Use common sense to make sure that you do not make the pavement or pathway clearly more dangerous than before
People using areas affected by snow and ice also have responsibility to be careful themselves

The Police
South Witham area falls within the Stamford Town and Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team within the South Division of Lincolnshire Police.
Contact details for the Team are as follows …
The team is based at :
Stamford Police Station
North Street
Stamford
PE9 1AD
In an emergency dail 999 for non-emergencies dial 101
Email: stamford.npt@lincs.pnn.police.uk(link sends e-mail)
Facebook: Stamford NPT(link is external)
Twitter: @Stamford_Police
Web: www.lincs.police.uk(link is external)

Food, Drink and Accommodation
Public Houses
Opening /Food Service Times |
Address |
Website |
Accommodation |
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Angel Inn 01572 768302 |
Mon-Sat 11.30am-11.00pm
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13 Church Street |
No |
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The Blue Cow Inn & Brewery 01572 768432 |
Mon-Sun 11.00am -11.00pm
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High Street |
site page | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jackson Stops Inn
01780 410237
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Rookery Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7RA |
Website | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Plough 01572 813613 |
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23 Main St, |
Website | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The White Lion 01476 861466 |
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31 High St, Colsterworth, Lincolnshire NG33 5NE |
Website | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Black Bull Inn 01572 767677 |
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2 Teigh Rd, |
website | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Berkeley Arms 01572 787587
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12.00pm-5.00pm but closecd the following day
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59 Main Street
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website | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Royal Oak 01476 550 415 |
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27 High Street Swayfield Lincolnshire NG33 4LL |
website | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Wheatsheaf Inn 01572 812325 |
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Stretton Rd, Greetham, Rutland LE15 7NP |
Website | No |
Hotels, Guest houses & B&B's
Travel Lodge | Great North Road,North Bound South Witham, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG33 5LN | 08719 846076 | website |
Travel Lodge | Moto Service Area A1, Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG33 5JR | 08719 846075 | website |
The walled Garden Bed & Breakfast |
Stamford Road, Barnsdale, Rutland LE15 8AB | 01572 720388 | website |
Mobile Food
Morton Fish & Chip Van -- Every Wednesday |
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Arrive (approx.) |
Depart (approx.) |
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Bulimores, Thistleton Lnae | 4:30pm | 4:55pm |
Water Lane, Near Shop | 5:00pm | 5:25pm |
Great Close, Near Shop | 5:30pm | 6:30pm |
Any Questions Contact Shelley 07841 134451 |
Fast / Roadside Food
Opening Times | Address | Website | |
Burger King Colsterworth Services |
Mo-Fr 10:00am-10:00pm |
A1 Service Area, Colsterworth Grantham NG33 5JR |
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Little Chef A1 Colsterworth | Mo-Su 7.00am - 10.00pm |
A1 Service Area, Colsterworth Grantham NG33 5JR |
website |
Little Chef A1 North Bound South Witham | Mo-Su 7.00am-8.30pm |
A1 NorthBound New Fox South, South Witham, Grantham NG33 5LN |
website |
A1 TruckStop - Colsterworth |
Mo- Fr 6.00am-10.00pm Sa 7.00am-2.00pm |
Bourne Road, Colsterworth, |
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Ok Diner A1 South Bound |
Mo-Su 8.00am-10.00pm |
A1 Southbound, New Fox, Colsterworth, nr Grantham, NG33 5LN |
Food Deliveries
Just Eat deliveries from Grantham and Stamford
Hungry House deliveries from Grantham

Local Newspapers and Radio
Local Radio
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01476 573300 |
New Lodge |
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01572 765868 |
40 Melton Road, Oakham, LE15 6AY |
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(94.9 FM) 01522 511411 |
BBC Radio Lincolnshire, Newport, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3XY |
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Local Papers |
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01476 562291 |
46 High Street, Grantham NG31 6NE |
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01780 758951 |
Cherryholt Road, Stamford, PE9 2EP |
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01733 555111 |
Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JW |

NHS Services
Grantham & Kesteven General Hospital01476 565232 |
101 Manthorpe Road Manthorpe Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8DG |
Grantham and Kesteven General |
NHS Doctors/Hospitals and Dentists. Use this website to find local health care by putting in what you are looking for and your post code |
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Dr Paula Welsh01476 550056
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The Surgery |
Monday And Thursday 10.30 to 12.00 |
The Surgery |
Daily Surgery Monday to Friday | |
Market Cross SurgeryCorby Glen Surgery 01476 550056 |
Bourne Road |
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Glenside Country PracticeCorby Glen 01476 550 251 Castle Bytham Surgery 01780 410205 Out of Hours 111 |
Corby Glen Surgery
St John’s Drive Corby Glen Grantham, Lincolnshire
NG33 4LY
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Please see the website for Surgey Times |
Castle Bytham Surgery
12b High St Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4RZ |
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Market Overton Surgery0844 815 1470 |
Thistleton Road |
Please see website for Surgery times |

Utilities
Infrastructure
Western Power DistributionEmergency Number 0800 0568090 |
www.westernpower.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
National Gas Emergency24 Hour Service 0800 111999 |
www.nationalgrid.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anglian WaterBy email:
If you prefer to send us an email By post:
Anglian Water |
By Phone
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Utilities providers
Listed below are some of the available power suppliers all supply Electic and some are dual Fuel. Just click on the link below to go the thirer website for more details
For Heating Oil
