FULSTOW NEWS October 2004 

“MARSH TIDDY MUN”

In days gone before the marshes were drained, the marshmen spoke of the Tiddy Mun , an elf like creature with a face worn & cracked like old shoe leather, who lived deep in the black peat bogs of North Lincolnshire. Despite odd bouts of mischief Tiddy Mun was considered by marshfolk as a harmless spirit. This however was to change in the seventeenth century when Dutch engineers gradually drained the marsh to make it profitable for rich farmers. The once playful spirit became angered at the destruction of its homeland, and one by one lured the engineers to their deaths in the treacherous swamps.

Tiddy Mun couldn't halt the wheels of progress forever. When the marshes became lush green farmland he disappeared and was never seen again…….Although, when the wind howls from the sea across the marsh, is it wind or the Tiddy Mun seeking his revenge & next victim………

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Mrs Jan Leaning – On Thursday, October 7 th, Jan died in hospital after a long battle & much suffering which she bore with dignity. Our thoughts and sympathy are with her husband Peter, Daughters Lisa, Clare and Grandchildren Bethany, Megan, Ian & Jack.

Jan was a great supporter of the Village and will be missed for her baking and always turning out for family event & her Plum Bread. 

Saturday, November 13 th at the village hall, we have an evening with Frank Reynolds “Laughter is the best medicine” Tickets are £12.50 per head and include 3 course meal & Coffee. Book through Pauline 363344 or Nick 363405. Frank Reynolds is a very well known speaker all over the country and this should be a great entertaining night.

Monday October 18 th - Village Hall we have Jaleo an International Flamenco Dance Group , tickets are £12.00 including tapa's from Bob Laking 363682 They are selling fast and this group is only doing 4 dates in the UK so we are very lucky to have them in the village.

AUCTION Sunday October 24 th Starts at 2.00pm Bar open, Tea & Coffee always an enjoyable afternoon Viewing will be from 12.00pm . Anyone with anything to donate please contact Nigel Larder 363749

Halloween – Sunday 31 st October – Ages 0 – 12y Village Hall 4.30 – 6.30pm £1.00 per child FANCY DRESS. The children will be fed (Hotdogs & Chips) then taken for a walk down Main Street, no door knocking will be allowed, but should anyone wish to supply a fright around 6.00pm or treat please do so..Maybe the Tiddy Mun will be about!

Youth Club – Thursday Nights in the Hall 11y – 18years 7.00pm – 10.00pm Bring your our CD's go along if you are bored –Pool, Music, Table Tennis lots of other stuff Contact Nigel Larder 363749

BLUE BAGS for SCHOOL – There will be another collection of any clothes shoe's etc in January so if you want Blue bags ask or just put anything you can in a black bag & it will be collected. If you really can't store it ring 363405 and we will arrange for it to be collected for you