Castle Bytham will run live sew-along on Christmas Day to help people who are lonely

A Castle Bytham woman will run a live sew-along free of charge today on Christmas Day.

Sewing superstar Debbie Shore will be broadcasting the sew-along on Facebook at 11am and then on YouTube at 2pm. It will include a quiz, prizes and an opportunity to chat for those who tune in.

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Santa Claus spreads Christmas cheer in village near Grantham on horse and carriage

Santa Claus visited Castle Bytham on Sunday afternoon.

He rode to all the children of the village outside their homes and delivered a special gift on his two-horse open sleigh, provided by the Clever Coop Company at short notice.

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Chris Benn, South Kesteven District Councillor for Castle Bytham and Little Bytham resigns on health grounds

South Kesteven District Councillor Chris Benn has resigned from his position today (June 15) with immediate effect.

Coun Benn, who represents Glen ward, has resigned on health grounds.

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Major Freeview change to reduce channel line-up

A number of Freeview channels will no longer be available from later this month as a result of changes to the airwaves to make way for future 5G mobile services.

The following list of channels will cease to be available on Freeview on 22nd June 2020.

  • 55 – 5Star+1
  • 56 – 5USA+1
  • 67 – CBS Reality+1
  • 69 – CBS Justice+1
  • 109 – Channel 4+1 HD
  • 110 – 4seven HD
  • 115 – TJC HD

Shop opens during lockdown at the Castle Inn Pub in Castle Bytham

When Boris Johnson called time on pubs last month, one village inn’s landlords weren’t going to be left crying into their pints.

Instead, Will Stanton and Sue Farley, who run the Castle Inn at Castle Bytham, sprang into action to open a village store.

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