October 2026
Another break out in Irnham 
Whilst walking our dogs, my husband Terry was amazed to see these escaped sheep on the front lawns of the Almshouses in Irnham.
After alerting people on the neighbourhood watch group, I believe the sheep were herded back to their field .
Hopefully, this was done before they got to eat the flowers outside the last house.
Balloon Landing 
07:35 hrs. Thursday 10th September - Report from Andrew Crow of Bulby
On Thursday, early morning, I was sat enjoying a cup of tea and noticed deer running across the field behind Fallowfield House, Bulby.
Nothing particularly unusual about that apart from they appeared to have been disturbed by something.
There was then the distinctive sound of a balloon ‘burning’ in close proximity.
I got a shot from a first-floor window before going into the garden to see where it was heading.
I then got another shot as it disappeared over the adjacent roof tops. 
The balloon was clearly descending so I followed it on foot towards Callan’s Lane Wood where it had landed in the field owned by Mr Gerald Sly between Hawthorpe Road, Bulby and Callan’s Lane Wood.
Here I found the pilot and passengers out of the basket deflating the balloon ready for retrieval by the support vehicle.
I introduced myself to the pilot, Matt, and then assisted him in liaising with the landowner to arrange the recovery.
Mr Sly insisted that a landing fee be paid but the nice thing was he insisted that the fee be made as a donation to the church of St. Andrew, Irnham
That was a very kind gesture.
Thank you again Mr Sly.
Irnham Beer Festival 29th to 31st August 
The Beer Festival this year was extremely busy for all three days.
Sir Jamie's call for help Sunday 13th September 
We were surprised to see that Sir Jamie was asking for help as he was in a bit of a pickle (his words not mine ).
He had run out of oil in Cottage No 1 Irnham and was asking for help to transfer oil from another of his properties.
We have a superhero in our village called Gary from Cherry Holt, who with the aid of a Makita fuel transfer pump, was able to transfer just enough to get things working in No 1 cottage again.
Sir Jamie did say that he was going to have to resort to the suck on a hose pipe and hope for the best.
Apparently, he googled this idea and Chat GBT told him it was best he didn’t.
He really does know how to make me chuckle.
But on a serious note, with the price of oil, make sure you have your tank always locked.
Flower displays in Irnham 
I am sure all Irnham residents would like to thank Charlie Leggett for providing the caring for the wonderful display of mixed flowers in two locations.
Photo shows the flowers below the Irnham village sign.
He also tends to the flowerpots to the Griffin Inn side door, and the borders of the griffin Inn gardens too.
Thank you and Charlie I would love to know your secret to getting the plants to produce so many flowers.
Tom Bagge makes a difference 
Bike Ride and Stride 12th September
Photos : Gary Hanson at St Nicolas Church, Walcot
On Saturday 12th September Gary Hanson of Cherryholt, Irnham and Tom Bagge took part in the Lincolnshire Churches Trust's annual Bike, Ride & Stride event.
They set out at 9.00am and got home at 3.50pm.
They visited the churches in Lenton, Pickworth, Walcot, Newton, Haceby, Braceby, Sapperton, Ropsley, Humby, Ingoldsby, Bitchfield, Bassingthorpe, Burton le Coggles, Corby Glen and Irnham.
Thanks to sponsorship by people from the Parish of Irnham a significant sum was raised. The monies will be shared between St Andrew’s, Irnham and the Trust.
An amazing achievement well done to you both.