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No. 410
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Scrooby, Torworth And Ranskill
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STAR Editorial TeamEditor: Gail Jones
Duplicators: Derek Gill, Graham Hadley, Mike OrrittTypist: Sharon Greenaway Secretary: Chris Robinson
Photographic Contributions: Cris Janson PiersDistributors and Helpers: June and Geoff Lodge, Joy Tudberry, Fran Lee, Dennis Till, Ann Robins,
Beryl Dickens, Hilda and Nesson Hughes, Gordon Ashworth, Annette Marshall, Peter Snowball,Heather Reid, Louisa Scott, Charlotte Arrowsmith, Jill Swannack, Mrs. Richardson,
Barry Bown, Peter Brown, Chris Foster, Karen Varley, Christie and Rob Willis, Debbie Smith,Angela Walker, Andrew Cook
Website: created and maintained by Nicholas ArrowsmithVillage Representatives: Ranskill: Joy Tudberry - 38, Arundel Drive - 01777 818419
Scrooby: Izzy Marshall - The Chapel, Chapel Lane - 01302 719190Torworth: Derek Gill - 26, Underwood Avenue - 01777 818745
Management CommitteeChair: Gail Jones 01777 817788
Treasurer: Paula Hadley 01777 818568 - 07946 915008Editorial: Gail Jones, Tim Cotton
Advertising: Bill Arrowsmith 01302 714102 - 07801 633211All articles for publication to Village Representatives or by email to: [email protected]
as early as possible but no later than the 16th of each month.
Local Organisations - Some Useful Telephone NumbersGuides: Sandra McIvor 07876 787959Brownies and Rainbows: Janet Symonds 01777 818713Explorer Scouts: Caroline Kercel 01777 818077Scouts: Mark Mounde 01427 849 130Beavers: Ieuan - 07778 702914Cubs: Gemma 07725 699933Duke of Edinburgh Awards: Caroline Kercel 01777 818077St. Wilfrid’s Church, Scrooby andSt. Barnabas’ Church, Ranskill: Jackie McKenna 01909 591334Methodist Church: CircuitOffice:01777702786 Mon, Tues, Thurs, 9.30 - 3.00Mothers Union, Ranskill: Pat Gill 01777 818745Mothers Union, Scrooby: Gail Foster 01777 816062Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society: Jane Thomson 01777 818215Scrooby Village Hall: Izzy Marshall 01302 719190Torworth & Ranskill Allotment Ass’n Stephen Saddington 07577 804946
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The STAR No.398 August 2018
Scrooby, Torworth And Ranskill
All the news and views from our three villages
PLEASE NOTE All Advertising copy and alterations to advertisements must be submitted by the 16th of the month. News items for the STAR must be sent to your village representative by the 16th of the month for inclusion in the next issue. After these dates the advertisements and news items will be printed, if wanted, in the following month’s issue. If you would like to send your copy by Email send it to: [email protected]
IN MY OPINION
Would you like to contribute something that you feel strongly about and want to tell our readers? If so, please email it or let your village representative have your copy (around 350 words) in good time for next month. Our email address: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT The views expressed within this Newsletter DO NOT necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Panel. We make every effort and take great care in the assembly and production of this newsletter; however we accept no responsibility for matters or disputes arising as a result of errors, printing errors, stories, features or advertisements which appear in this publication. Submitted articles and pictures are accepted on the understanding that the contributor owns the copyright, or has cleared the material for use, and that the STAR has permission to publish all or part of that submitted material.
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OPINION It was fitting that former STAR editor’s John Foster funeral at St Barnabas Church in Ranskill should close with the song New York, New York. The choice of the Frank Sinatra classic was particularly apt in two ways. John, who died at the end of June after a short battle with leukaemia, was a lifelong fan of Rotherham United, whose new stadium was named the New York Stadium when it opened in 2012 after the historic name of the area of the town in which it was built. But perhaps, even more aptly, the song opens with the line “Start spreading the news.” As you will discover inside this month’s edition, John worked as a journalist for more than 40 years until his retirement in 2001, and then devoted much of his time to working on ensuring The STAR came out each month, as it has done since 1984. As his widow Chris put it: “I think he put as much into editing The STAR as he did into the Advertiser.” John’s death has left a big hole to fill in The STAR team. Having lived in Ranskill for more than 30 years, and been a parish councillor and part of the Scarecrow Festival committee, John had his finger on the pulse of what is happening in our villages. Reading this, you may think that there’s plenty happening in the three villages that readers should be aware of and you may consider the things that do get covered are just not that interesting. Unfortunately, there’s only so much time that a dad of three with a full-time job can spend sniffing out the latest local news. Also, The STAR can never be at the cutting edge of the news agenda. After all, it is a parish magazine and the people who help out are purely volunteers. So, in a nutshell, if you think you have a community issue or event that you would like to see in The STAR, then you need to let us know. Just drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll try and include it in the next edition. But stories are not the only thing that The STAR needs to keep going each month. It might surprise you to know that it’s not particularly cheap to produce a free parish magazine. The committee is grateful for the financial contributions it receives from the parish councils each year, but declining advertising and the ever increasing price of paper means that some months The STAR is operating at a loss. This is something that is not sustainable over the long term, so if any local company has ever considered advertising or would be able to donate some paper, then now is the time to get in touch. It would mean a lot to John to know that The STAR’s future is in safe hands for another 34 years.
No. 410 September 2019
Deadline: 16th of each monthEmail: [email protected]
Gail - Ed
Editor Notes
STAR AGMThe time has come again when we are to hold our Annual General Meeting.
St Barnabus Church7.00pm
18th SeptemberAnnual General Meeting
This is an important event in the great milestone of the paper and gives people a chance to voice their opinions about any re-directions the paper could take. Whilst Facebook and so on is a rapid connection with our immediate concerns, there is often a deal of information that needs further airing and we hope that we provide that service.It would also be excellent to hear of what has been welcomed, what has not quite hit-the-mark and what we might do better, or indeed continue to do!All are very welcome to join us and to offer your words and to receive a warm welcome.
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Pedal Power on Ladies Day!Scrooby Septuagenarian Wheelers’ Summer OutingOn a broiling hot day at the height of the July heatwave, The Scrooby Septuagenarian Wheelers (SSW) and their apprentice (second class), set off on their annual “Ladies Day Cycle Ride”. Heading towards Ranskill into a south-westerly breeze, good progress was made to Barnby Moor where we turned off to keep on the route of the Great North Road. We travelled the Green Mile (or 2) crossing the Chesterfield Canal and then the A620 onto the rough and frankly dangerous Green Lane to the B6420. With no mishaps we crossed the railway line to the A1 junction where Ed took the lead through the forest to the café opposite Clumber Park. Blessed relief came in the form of seats, shade and tea with KitKat; at 70p per cup would this be competition for Jayne’s Place? After a second cup (but no fruit cake) and we were away; only 6, or is it 8 miles to go? An immediate break for a photo opportunity at the Gates and we were downhill at an impressive lick and into Lime Tree Avenue.
The ride through Clumber Park was most enjoyable with much jockeying for position on the ups and downs with assisted power showing its value. Crossing the B6034 and passing the Old School Tearoom we did not stop as lunch was beckoning a little further on. Skirting the Carburton Lakes, mention was made of the Honey buzzard – perhaps we might see one? After being passed by the ladies, Andy, Phil and Ed stopped to enquire of a local
twitcher about the likelihood of seeing the bird. Maurice and apprentice went on to Norton, pausing in a tree’s shade before taking the last ½ mile to the Greendale Oak in Cuckney, where the ladies were waiting. The disappointed and tardy 3 soon arrived and we all sat down for some excellent beer, a fine lunch and ice-cream to follow. The postprandial nap was rejected, and we set off for home in good spirits. Our thanks to Izzi, Margaret, Penny, Julie and Jane for joining us.
Perhaps because of a feeling of self-satisfaction the ride was pleasantly smooth and after a short rest at the A614 entrance to Clumber to ensure Maurice was not seriously damaged (you need to ask him!), we took the next few miles at our own paces before deciding that a further break was required at the White Horse in Barnby
Moor. (Note for future – good beer, must come again.) The last few miles were completed with renewed vigour, and we arrived in Scrooby a little after 6pm.
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Most folk living in Scrooby agree there are some wonderful village assets which benefit everyone who wish to use them, the village hall, church, children’s playground and pub all contribute to the environment of the village and are well used by the village community.
One thing we are missing is an allotment site. The benefits of gardening and growing your own fruit and veg are immense. This includes improved health and well-being, reduction of air miles/carbon footprint, reduction of food costs, encouragement of wildlife, and enabling growers to enjoy home grown produce throughout the year.
Establishing a site will also
benefit future generations of Scrooby families.
Following a leaflet drop in the village in early March, we now have six Scrooby residents who have expressed interest in having an allotment in Scrooby, and we approached the Parish Council to ask them for help in sourcing suitable land. The 1907 Smallholding and Allotment Act imposed responsibilities on parish, urban and borough councils to provide allotments if there is a demand. Enterprise Inns do own parcels of land in Scrooby, most of which are rented out to individuals and we are having no luck there. so, if you are a landowner who owns land here in Scrooby, or a resident who knows of
a piece of suitable land, or a local resident who is interested in having an allotment, please do get in touch and I will pass the information on to the PC. We think an allotment site would greatly benefit the community. Torworth has a fabulous allotment site with 13 individual plots, which has been going for 10 years now and there is a waiting list for plots.
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What is ‘buzzing’ in our VillagesHere at the STAR, we receive a deal of incoming news, and we also like to keep our ear to the ground regarding what is happening locally. This includes topics of concern and praise. We hope we pick up on these adequately and please keep news coming in to us.
As ever, we need to draw your attention to our disclaimer on page 3. In general terms, these are the views and expressions of our readers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Panel.
An Elephant in the Room or Garden?
Okay - so it wasn’t buzzing (for which I am grateful), but was no less alarming when revealed in the
back garden.Having put this photograph to my Lepidopterology friends on Facebook (no they are not, but they know more than I about nature ‘stuff’), this beast was identified as the caterpillar of an Elephant Hawk Moth. I have to say that the end result below (taken from the web) seems rather more attractive and seems to be a good deal better than the elephant
trunk creature that stalked my garden.If you have news of wonderful or weird things in your garden this summer we would love to hear from you.
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Going Bats?
The Friends of Daneshill Lakes Local Nature Reserve have organised a Bat Walk on
Friday evening 13th September starting at 7pm.These are not buzzing either, but Daneshill Lakes is known to accommodate at least five bat species. This is a great opportunity to find out more about, and meet these secretive but very busy creatures of the night, as they hunt for their insect prey.Bat specialist Michael Walker of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust will be leading the Walk. This event is free and no prior booking is required. Bat detectors will be provided to share.Meet in the car park at Daneshill Lakes Local Nature Reserve at 6.45pm. Bring torches and insect repellent. Finish at 9pm.On Sunday 22nd September the Friends will be holding their annual Open Day from 1pm
- 4pm. If you’ve ever wondered what the Friends get up to this is the opportunity to talk to them, along with family activities, a tombola and refreshments. The Daneshill Sailing Club will also be in action. Prize donations to the tombola would be greatly appreciated
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Christian Perspective
I love watching the varie-ty of birds that come to our bird feeders when fresh food is put out. We see everything from the humble sparrow to the more exotic gold finch or bull finch and all sorts in between. Then there are those birds that turn up to feed on the seed that gets spilt on to the grass below. The dunnocks, wood pigeons and occa-
sionally a robin come to see if it’s worth having and don’t seem to mind if it gets thrown out by a fussy coal tit.
Jesus knew about birds too, and used them to illustrate the truths he wanted to teach the people around him. In Matthew 6:25-27, Jesus uses the picture of birds to help the people understand how they should trust God and not worry. He says, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Fa-ther feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” In these uncertain times when people are getting worried about the outcome of Britain leaving the EU, and what might or might not happen, the best thing we can do is to live wise-ly and trust our heavenly Father to provide for us.
Jesus goes on in Matthew 10:25-31: “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all num-bered. So, don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows”. So here Jesus speaks specifically about sparrows. These are birds that we consider somewhat common and featureless. Jesus contin-ues, saying that not only we should not worry, but that we should not be afraid. If God cares for such a humble creature as a sparrow, we can be sure he will care for us.
And finally, here’s what we should do in-stead—Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” We need to set ourselves to find out what God wants us to do to be about his Kingdom purposes. How can we live to forward his will on earth? This is where we are meant to focus in these days. Serve God and everything else that is needful will be given to us, without worry or fear. God bless you as you seek to do this.
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Puzzle for September 2019
Sudoku is a number placement puzzle. The aim of Sudoku is to complete the grid by entering numbers from 1 to 9 in each empty cell of the 9×9 grid which comprises 9 sub-grids each with 9 cells in a 3×3 pattern. Each row, column and sub-grid must contain only one instance of each number. There are variants of Sudoku. In this puzzle there are 9 shaded cells, one in each sub-grid. These shaded cells must also contain the numbers 1 to 9. The solution is included elsewhere in the STAR.
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Garden Bird of the Month
The Dunnock I feel sorry for this small bird as I think it is often overlooked, possibly because it is a grey and brown bird and appears drab compared to many other garden birds. It is normally seen quietly searching for food underneath shrubs and hedgerows. The Dunnock is a robin-sized bird and if you look closely you will see that it isn’t as drab as it first appears. It has a blue-grey head and breast, and has streaky brown and black markings on its back.
People often confuse it with the House Sparrow but one defining factor is its bill. The House Sparrow has a thick bill which is used for eating grain and large seeds. The Dunnock’s bill is fine and is better suited to small seeds, insects and spiders. To confuse matters even more, it is sometimes called the Hedge Sparrow. It is, however, a member of the Accentor family and is not related to the House Sparrow. Many of us have Dunnocks in our garden and you may be surprised to learn that it is on the Amber list of the Bird of Conservation Concern (BoCC). Between the mid 1970’s and 1980’s, the population declined and although it has
since crept up, numbers have never reached the same levels as before. Do look out for this unobtrusive bird in your garden.Jean Powley Jean is a voluntary Ambassador for the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden BirdWatch scheme in Nottinghamshire. If you enjoy watching birds and other wildlife which visit your garden, Garden BirdWatch may be perfect for you. If you would like a free information pack about the scheme, contact Jean
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SEPTEMBER WHICH QUIZWhich country in left column (numbered) goes with which capital in right column (lettered)?1. Haiti A. Peking2. Argentina B. Nairobi3. Canada C. Addis Ababa4. China D. Port au Prince5. New Zealand E. Warsaw6. Sri Lanka F. Buenos Aires7. Poland G. Lima8. Peru H. Ottawa9. Ethiopia I. Wellington10. Kenya J. Colombo
Which collective noun in left column (numbered) goes with which in the right hand (lettered) column?
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Dogs in ChurchAt one time, men and working
dogs were constantly together, even on Sundays, and at the parish church measures had to be taken to deal with noises and fights which inevitably disturbed the service. The Wardens of the church during service time were required to appoint a person to remove unruly dogs and bitches by whipping them out of church. Such persons were known as dog whippers, knockknobblers or sluggard walkers.But, there were exceptions. In 1830 in Northope church in Lincolnshire there was
a pew known as the Hall Dog Pew, where the dogs from the great house were kennelled while the squire’s family and servants attended the service.In the mid 1700’s the dog whispers along with other duties were given the additional duty of restoring to consciousness those who dozed during in the sermon.
Each officer carried a white wand at one end there was a knob and at the other end a fox’s brush - the former for tapping the offending male on the head and the latter for tickling the ladies nostrils!
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Church Notices SeptemberSunday 1st September Scrooby 9.30am MP(Note there will be no service at Ranskill)Sunday 8th September
Ranskill 9.30am CW HCSunday 15th September
Ranskill 9.30am MPScrooby 9.30am HC CW
Sunday 22nd SeptemberRanskill 9.30am CW HC
Sunday 29th SeptemberScrooby 9.30am CW HC All together service
Key:BCP – Book of Common PrayerCW – Common WorshipHC – Holy CommunionMP – Morning PrayerFW – Family Worship
Useful Contacts:Church Wardens - RanskillDavid Hill 01777 818072David Stacey 01777 818303Church Wardens – ScroobyGordon Ashworth 01777 818322Maurice Clapham 01302 710078
Dates for your diaryBarneys PlaygroupEvery Monday from 9.30am to 11.30amPlease note there will be no playgroup during the school holidays.
Sunday 1st SeptemberAn informal hour of prayers and hymns from 6pm.Saturday 7th SeptemberScrooby Show – see full details in the STARSunday 8th SeptemberParish lunch – Scrooby village hallWednesday 11th SeptemberSinging group from 7pmFriday 13th SeptemberPamper evening at St. Barnabas - see belowWednesday 25th SeptemberSinging group from 7pmThursday 26th SeptemberLunch club from 12.30pm
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Great North Road, Scrooby. Tel 01302 710740 www.pilgrimfatherspub.co.uk
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IT‘S ALL IN THE MIND
I like doing crosswords and puzzles, I tackle a quiz with a grin But never can work out
What it all is about When filling my tax return in.
I don’t know too much about horses, I never could guess which will win.
But I do love the race And the thrill of the chase
And stabbing the list with a pin.
Our Family Tree gives me troubles, My problem is where to begin.
I cannot define That thin delicate line —
Was Great grandad my kith or my kin?
To ponder should exercise brain cells, Let mental aerobics begin! It gives wings to the mind.
I will be re-designed! It’s as good as a tonic — with gin!
Joy Tudberry
RANSKILL BOWLS CLUB (Station Road)
Our outdoor season continues, albeit between some very heavy showers.
The latest internal trophy winners in some very competitive games are:-
Brown’s Cup — winner Simon Wallis — runner-up Joan White Ladies Cup — winner Lavinia Swannack — runner-up Doris Wynn
Congratulations to them all and thanks to all who took part.
You are warmly invited to join us, to watch (refreshments available) or have a chance to play when not a cup match. We play Saturdays at 2pm and Thursdays at 6pm. Flat soled shoes needed to go on the green.
More information from Malcolm Tel. 07935 928618
QUOTE FOR THE MONTH
I was recently reminded of an old “chestnut” of a quote. It still made me smile:- “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not to put it in your fruit salad”
Saint Barnabas Church Ranskill
MILE OF PENNIES By August 10th — £2,097 That’s 2 miles 1,252 yards
— and we’re still climbing!
love Joy
ANSWERS TO SEPTEMBER WHICH QUIZ
Capitals 1. D 2. F 3. H 4. A 5. I 6. J 7. E 8. G 9. C 10. B Collective Nouns 11. N 12. Q 13. P 14. R 15. M 16. K 17. S 18. O 19. P 20. L
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Scrooby Community Cinemapresents
8:00 pm (doors open 7:30)Sunday 22nd September
Scrooby Village Hall£4 on the doorLicenced bar
Details: Stephen Lincoln 01302 719506
Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labor sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and maladjusted Pete (John Turturro), then the trio sets out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, their hasty run takes them on an incredible journey of awesome experiences and colorful characters.The Soundtrack A triple Grammy-winning record that ranks among the best soundtrack discs of all time reached No. 1 in America in March 2002. The O Brother, Where Art Thou? album, produced by T-Bone Burnett, is a heady mix of bluegrass, country, gospel, blues, and folk music that accompanies, and very definitely enhances, Joel and Ethan Coen’s movie of the same name. From the very start, the soundtrack was conceived as integral to the film, and it was for this reason that it was recorded before filming began. Burnett’s ideas are designed to inform the filming and to give shape to the cinematography, and it works wonderfully..
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A local family run business providing
excellent service for your minor to major
landscaping requirements since 1979.
Pond Installation - Garden DeckingBlock Paving - Mowing and Topping
Hedge Trimming - Bespoke Dog RunsShade Sails - Pagodas - Playground
installation and maintenanceFencing - Firepits - Shed Erection
Artificial Grass installation Drive and Pavement Cleaning
Weed Spraying - Sign Cleaning and more!
01302 [email protected]
Scrooby DN10
ScroobyCinema Dates 2019
• October 20th: Double bill - The Triplets of Belleville +The Rose (food in the interval)• Nov 17th: Of Time And The City• Dec 15th: Bohemian Rhapsody
Free to good home:
6 x Pine dining chairs with rattan seats. 2 x Ikea Jenny Lind Armchairs with both red and green loose covers1 x 3 drawer pine chest of drawers (no picture)1 x Glass fronted Mahogany corner unitIf still in garage at end of October it will go to the tip.
Please call Stephen on 01302 719506 or e-mail [email protected]
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BAWTRY PHOENIXTHEATRE
Home to the Bawtry Amateur Dramatic SocietySee our website for full details
www.bawtrytheatre.co.ukStation Road, Bawtry, DN10 6PTRegistered Charity No. 507851
Upcoming EventsYoung Players - ‘Annie’
16th - 21st September________
New Season 2019/2014th - 21st November
‘Prescription for Murder’ by Norman Robbins
15th - 22nd FebruaryAladdin - Pantomime!
Includes 2 Matinees
9th - 11th April - Senior Young Players‘Seaside Snapshots’
Includes one Matinee on Saturdayby Tony Jones & Robert Southwick
7th - 14th May‘Ladies Day’
by Amanda Whittington
Scrooby Community Cinema
The schedule for the rest of 2019 is:September 22ndO Brother, Where Art Thou?October 20thDouble Bill - The Triplets of Belleville and The Rose with food served betweenNovember 17thOf Time and the CityDecember 15th Bohemian Rhapsody
Scrooby Community Cinema [email protected]
Scrooby Village Hall Doors 7:30 Start 8:00
£4 on the door Licensed bar
[email protected] 719506
Nottinghamshire Wildlife TrustNorth Notts Local Group Talks
The new CEO of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust will give the opening lecture for the North Notts local group’s 2019 – 20 lecture series.
Paul Wilkinson has been in post since January 2019. He is nature conservationist who cares deeply about wildlife and has ambitious plans for the future of the wildlife of Nottinghamshire.
He says, “Our natural world is under increasing pressure, and across the globe climate emergencies are being announced.
At the same time, we know that there are many thousands of people, in Nottinghamshire alone, who love wildlife, and are, or would, do something to help protect it and set it on a path to recovery.
We therefore need to mobilise more people than ever, around 1 in 4 from every walk of life, to take action and stand up for wildlife.” Paul will outline the Trusts’ vision for a Wilder Nottinghamshire, and how everyone can play a part in bringing it about.
This meeting will be held in the
Rural Learning Centre at the Idle Valley, North Road (A638), Retford DN22 8RQ on
September 12th The meeting starts at 7.30pm
Admission £2.50 includes refreshments All welcome, including non-members
For more information Phone Jan
01777 709974 / 07969180067email [email protected]
If you would like to receive email updates of Local Group activities, please email Jan with your request.
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Email: [email protected]
New Extended Cattery Block ready for summer 2019 - now with 5* rating from Bassetlaw DC
As promised fabulous new pens specifically designed for disabled / elderly cats that struggle jumping on shelves. Extra
large family pens and also large pens with a joining pen to allow cats to be together but have their own space too. Not only
will your cats have lots of TLC from me but my partner too.
White Gates Farm, Blyth Road, Ranskill, RETFORD DN22 8LT
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Worked for Bassetlaw DC for 33 years until they have withdrawn their pest control services.Wasps, bees, ants, rats, mice, fleas, bedbugs, moles, feral pigeons, etc.Any other pests, please phone.
OAP prices startfrom just £35.
Other prices startfrom just £39.
Commercial prices start from £39. Yearly contracts can be arranged.Please phone Paul - Mob: 07706 747073 or Tel: 01777 816074email: [email protected]: buzzoffpestsolutions.co.uk
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Please note that the closing
date for advertisements
and contributions is the 16th
of each month.
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A Bit of Passion?The Passion Flower is a vine that has beautiful and unusual blossoms.
Roman Catholic priests of the late 1500s named it for the Passion (suffering and death) of Jesus Christ. They believed that several parts of the plant, including the petals, rays, and sepals, symbolized features of the Passion.
The flower’s five petals and five petal-like sepals represented the 10 apostles who remained faithful to Jesus throughout the Passion. The circle of hairlike rays above the petals suggested the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the day of His death.
The priests who named the vine found it growing in what is now Latin America. Today, gardeners in many parts of the world raise passion flowers for the blossoms. The flowers may be almost any colour. Their diameter ranges from 1/2 inch to 6 inches. Most of the approximately 400 species of passion-flowers grow in warm regions of North and South America.
We are guessing that these are prolific in our villages, this is a photo of one of them!
Bruce’s happy tail?
Bruce, the American Bulldog, had a tough start in life, until he was rescued by the Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch of the RSPCA.
Originally brought to the animal centre by an inspector as part of a welfare case, Bruce’s skin was in a terrible state. He was a lovely, affectionate and playful dog who loved people, long strolls in the paddock and playing with balls – he could certainly give Lionel Messi a run for his money! Despite being in such discomfort with his skin condition, he was a gentle and affectionate dog.
After waiting for almost a year, he finally got a lucky break. A family arrived at the Animal Centre and fell in love with Bruce and offered him the forever home he deserved.
Bruce is just one story – 890 animals were re-homed from the RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre last year. The Branch’s mission is to rehabilitate and re-home vulnerable animals and this work relies on kind donations from the public and local businesses.
Bruce’s story took place because of the support received from a variety of sources. The four RSPCA shops are a vital source of income (Maltby, Bawtry, Rossington and Thorne),
and raise awareness of the Centre. Every purchase and donation helps the Branch to continue vital rehabilitation and rehoming work.
Other ways to help include volunteering some of your time or sponsoring rescue animals through the Safe Haven programme. At the Animal Centre there is a pet supplies store. The Branch also provides a pet cremation service and a memorial garden for your beloved pets.
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RANSKILL & TORWORTH SCARECROW FESTIVAL - AGM
Early in June each year the Festival Committee organise a weekend of entertainment – Saturday in Ranskill and Sunday in Torworth - aimed at giving families two enjoyable days out at reasonable cost.
If you have enjoyed one of these days we would love to hear your comments and suggestions as to what else could be done to make these weekends more enjoyable. If it is always the same people involved then it gets harder to come up with new ideas so do please come to the
FESTIVAL AGMST BARNABUS CHURCH
MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2019AT 7.30pm
Even if you think you do not have time to be involved on a regular basis you may have some great ideas which will make a huge difference so do please come along on this evening and let us know what you think. Everyone is welcome and we really do need your input.
Paula Hadley - Festival Chair
Angel Kids and Climbing
Whilst this is not within our villages, we thought we would bring your attention to The Angel Inn in Blyth who has very recently installed a magnificent climbing frame arrangement in its garden.
The road-front facade belies its extensive rear garden space and the hospitality is very welcoming.
There is soft play-bark below the structure and
an array of climbing apparatus, swings and slides and ‘viewing platform’ complete with telescope.
The back garden is enclosed and has plenty of room for the adults to sit comfortably on the terrace whilst the imaginative children play on the new structure.
The menu choice is wide, with a varying ‘specials’ board and a significant choice of senior/children-size portions. Certainly worth a look while the weather holds!
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Scrooby Harvest Supperon Monday 7th October
at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. Tickets £8.00
(Children- Donations) from Sarah Coombes
(01302 710281) or Gordon Ashworth
(01777 818322).
Pie and Pea Supper – vegetarian option available by prior request.
Delicious puddings!Bar available
All proceeds to be divided between MSF and Bassetlaw Hospice.
Scrooby Village HallThe hall is now available forbusiness meetings and parties.• Fully equipped kitchen
with crockery for up to 70 people.
• Audio-visual equipment, screen and projector.
• French doors from hall opening onto attractive patio and village green.
• Competitive rates.• Disabled access and
toilet.Ring Izzy to book on
01302 719190
Missing something?See it in colour on our website
at:the-star.org.uk
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Torworth Parish Council Newsletter
Abridged Minutes from the Parish Council Meetings held on the 2nd July 2019
VACANCIES: The Parish Council has vacancies for 4 Parish Councillors, if you are interested please contact the clerk at [email protected] to register your interest.
The Parish Council was successful in their LIS Grant application and have been awarded funds towards the purchase of a ride on mower. The Mower will be purchased at a later point in the year and once operational, should significantly reduce the annual spend on grass cuts. Planning applications for the Month: 19/00446/HSE: Demolition of Existing Conservatory and Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension and Two Storey Side Extension. – No objection. Finances – cheques and bank transfers approved for the month are:
The Playing Field Committee and the Parish Council have jointly purchased a Gazebo which will be used for various events held throughout the year. An increased amount of dog waste has been noted around the village. Much of it has been bagged but left in situ. Please kindly dispose of the waste in the litter bins provided, the black bins can also to be used for disposal. It’s coming up to that time of year…Flu Vaccine time. Flu is a highly infectious disease. It is caused by viruses that are spread from person to person. The viruses change each year. The symptoms, that come on very quickly, include fever, chills, headaches, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness. The best way to avoid getting the flu is by having the vaccination. Doing so reduces the risk of developing the illness significantly. Even if someone thinks they’ve already had the flu, they should still have the vaccine, there is more than one type of flu virus, and it’s important to reduce the risk as much as possible. NHS England and Public Health England encourage anyone eligible for a free flu jab to get. Flu vaccines will be available for free through their GPs, from their local high street pharmacist or if pregnant their midwife. GP practices will be holding flu clinics starting September through to end of October. If you have any suggestions that you would like your Parish Council to consider, please email them to the below email address. For any queries or complete minutes please contact the clerk at [email protected]. The next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting will be held at Torworth Grange Café at 7pm on 3rd September. All are welcome!!
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Where:
Date: Time:
Come along to our Coffee Morning
Cakes, cuppas and cash at the ready!
Let’s brew this!
SCROOBY VILLAGE HALL, Low Road, Scrooby DN10 6AJ
Friday, 27th SEPTEMBER 2019 10:00am to 12 Noon
( Baking Donations are welcome, please bring them with you )
Sponsored by : Sue and Tony Smith. 0797 483 6978
THE MOBILE LIBRARYWill visit the villages on the following dates:
Ranskill and Torworth - Friday, 6th SeptemberScrooby - Tuesday, 17th September
SCROOBY SHOW WEEKENDSATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER
SCROOBY SHOWOpens at 1pm in the Village Hall and on The Croft
(entries from 8:30 to 10:00am)
SHOW SECTIONS – open to allFlowers, Vegetables, Culinary, Arts and Crafts, Eggs,
Pet Show and Children’s Games
Cake Stall, Music, Jam and Pickle Stall, Plant Stall, Bar, Knitting and Stitching Stall, Church Tombola, Grand Raffle, Tug-of-War, Sweet
Stall, Craft Stalls, Local Produce Stall and BBQ
A list of classes and entry forms in the booklet, on www.scrooby.netand from James Arrowsmith, Wooffendon House, Chapel Lane
SUNDAY 8th SEPTEMBER
11:00 amBicycle Fun
All comers welcome. Bring your unpowered bicycle along to compete in the riding tests,
meet outside the village hall
1:00 pmSt Wilfrid’s Sunday Lunch
on the Croft and in the Village Hall£8 (children - donation)
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Tranquil WatersHealing with Natural Energies
4, Saddler’s Court, South Parade, Bawtry DN10 6JH(access is to the rear of Robinson’s clothes shop via the left archway)
• Hands on healing for body, mind and spirit• Re-energising and re-balancing• Negative Energy clearances for homes and people • Relaxation and meditation classes
Hands-on healing is a natural form of healing which works through the aura to bring about a positive and relaxed sense of well-being. It can help with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues, to reduce pain and inflammation, and to re-energise body, mind and spirit.
Also introducing FM World UK - fantastic products we use on a daily basis.Federico Mahora Fragrances for men and women - over 150 fragrances to choose from.Mineral Make up (paraben-free). Hair, Body and Face care to suit all ages and skin types.Aurile Functional and Flavoured Teas and Coffees. FM For Home products for home and garden
With over 650 products, we have something for everyone.
For further information, or to book an appointment, please call Julie on 07842 980784(Home visits can be arranged)
An Evening of MediumshipWednesdays 7.30 pm (doors open 7pm)
ENTRY £3 (includes refreshments) Raffle, Free Parking
ALL WELCOME
Healing also available
Tranquil Waters Healing Sanctuary, 1 Saddler’s Court
4 - 6 South Parade, Bawtry DN10 6JH
Te: 07842 980784
(Access to rear of Robinsons of Bawtry, via the left alleyway)
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