As of midday Wednesday 28 February, the side roads in wing are very difficult. I was able to get to Uppingham via Preston but I found it difficult with a normal 2WD car. I would not advise using that route unless you are experienced in snow and have a 4×4.
I have not bothered to clear the drive up to the hall. It is still snowing in Wing as this is written.
Paul Brewer
Wednesday 27 February 12:00
Roads in and out of Wing village are clear. with gritters overnight and again mid morning. Biggest problem is cars running out of road.
The slope up to the hall has snow on it but was passable when I was there mid morning.
Paul Brewer
The 100 Club organiser, after much thought decided that this year the boat should be pushed out to attract the serious investor. Whilst £25 is a useful amount even today, £100 really is enough to start a small business or buy an Automobile.
A very closely observed draw saw the third prize go to No. 37, Rosalind King. The second prize went to No. 6, Mick Rodgers, Mary was heard later telling him he could not go on a world cruise.
After much rolling of drums the first prize drawn from the Christmas sack was No. 44 Robina Curley of Wing Hall.
Below is a photograph of the Draw organiser presenting the prize to Robina. The other figure is your occasional society reporter and bodyguard. Prizes were given in cash so an armoured van had to be hired for the presentation. A mistake as it could not negotiate the ice in Wing. The monies were delivered on foot, the couriers changing into working clothes so as not to attract attention.
I have been to Oakham this morning. Via Preston out and Manton back.
All roads are black and lots of them are even dry. Navigation is not a problem. I checked and there will be a Post Office today.
Paul Brewer
Actually, it’s Steak night at the Weatsheaf
I and a few other grumpy old men go there every Wednesday and have for a couple of years. The food is always good and the drinks excellent.
However. On the 17th of January we are going to have to cancel our curry night in order to attend the meeting at Wing Village Hall to discuss proposals concerning the Charity Document rules controlling the Hall itself. Our small group have yet to have a serious talk about where we stand but it crosses my mind that many people in the Parish of Wing may not be aware of this document. I am sticking it up here so at least everyone can have a look at it before the meeting. It is difficult reading if you are fairly uneducated like myself but if you are interested in your Hall there are some interesting bits. I can do no more than urge you to plough through it.
I should point out that this is not the current document. It is essentially the same though so for purposes of the discussion better than nothing. I believe the council have an up to date copy of this document but so far I have been unable to get sight of it except across a table.
Wing Community 
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