Feb 15 - Laxton Open Field Magazine

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February 2015
Amber Geldard as Tuxford Snow Queen.
December 2014
The monthly publication
of the parish of Laxton & Moorhouse
www.openfield.org.uk
Priest in Charge
Churchwardens
LAXTON
MOORHOUSE
KNEESALL
WELLOW
WELLOW
P.C.C:
Chairman
Minutes Secretary
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Rev Chris Levy
Mrs Brenda Noble
Mr Simon Hill
Mr Ian Thorn
Mr Ben Wells
Mrs Jean Crofts
Rev. Chris Levy
Mrs Kate Critchley
Parish Council:
Clerk
Parish Councillors: Chairman
Vice Chair
Members
Mr Ken Shepherd
Mr John Godson
Mr Michael Manning
Mr Colin Cree
Mr Roy Hennell
Mr Stuart Rose
Mrs Jean Hennell
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Cover photo: Amber as Snow
Queen
Photo by: Dave Geldard
Letter from the Revd. Chris Levy
Dear Friends,
“Get Away From It All!”
No I have not started a new career
working for a Travel Agent. But is
something we are all familiar with.
The desire to, sometimes, escape
from our everyday lives and also
the need to do something different
from our everyday routines.
February is not, perhaps, the
month when most of us are
thinking about going on our
holidays. It is, though the month in
which the Church’s season of Lent
begins and the idea of retreating
from the World and undertaking
different activities is very much on
our minds.
As you will recall Lent is those forty
days leading up to Easter and we
also associate them with the forty
days and forty nights Jesus spent
in the wilderness preparing himself
for the start of His ministry. You will
also remember that during this time
he faced temptation in the form of
the Devil. Not to give up but to go
for a way forward that would win
the people over quickly but not in a
way that would necessarily be long
lasting. For the Church this time is
seen as a period where we can
step back, take a look at our
Christian lives and see if we need
to make changes. It is easy to say
out the outset that we do not need
to change but this is only an easy
way out; as if we look at ourselves
with honesty we will see ways in
which we all need to change if our
relationship with God is to grow.
Jesus, who was after all God’s own
Son, often used times alone in the
wilderness or on hillsides praying
to God and strengthening that
relationship that existed between
them.
Over the centuries many people
have sought to emulate Christ and
live a life in the wilderness. Some
were looking for a life completely
alone and spent all their time in
prayer and meditation on God’s
Word. Others whilst using the
wilderness would then come back
in order to work alongside others
and use their experiences to better
assist others in their spiritual
journey. In our modern World
where everything seems to be
noisy and happen far too quickly it
is hard to imagine being totally
alone and finding solitude in order
that we can better speak with God.
There are those who can do this,
usually in the monastic life and
they are able to pray for all people.
They offer prayer on behalf of
many who seem to think they are
too busy to pray. We can often
mislead ourselves into thinking that
to be still in the presence of the
Lord and to be doing nothing is the
same as being idle. There is a big
difference. Trying to be still with
God is not about doing nothing. It
is finding time and space to allow
God to speak to us and to assure
us of his continual love and
goodness to aid us in our journey
through life. There is a great
comfort to be had in knowing that
we do not journey alone. The
secret of those who did choose to
live the solitary life in the desert
was that ironically they knew they
were not alone. God was always
there with them.
So as Lent begins on Ash
Wednesday (February 18th) we
need to think about how we are
going to journey through these
forty days? Do we want to do so
alone or do we want to do so in the
company of God? We need to plan
how we are going to put aside a
little more time so that we can be
with Him during our journey. We
are not going to “Get Away From It
All” but, hopefully, we should grow
and become better Christians
because of time spent with Him.
Yours,
Christopher.
From the Registers - Baptism
Congratulations to Finley Morris Robertson who was baptised into the
church at Laxton on Sunday November 30th 2014. Finley is the son of
Andrew Robertson and Charlotte Gregory of Church Farm , the
grandson of Christine Rayners and the great grandson of Bill and Pat
Haigh.
From the Registers - Sympathy
Our sympathy to the family of Arthur (Sonny) Frecknall whose funeral
service was held at St Michael the Archangel, Laxton on Tuesday
23rd December 2014 followed by burial in the churchyard.
Thanks from the Frecknall Family
We wish to thank all those who attended Arthur's funeral on 23rd
December. We are very grateful for the support from the village and the
cards and messages of sympathy.
Thanks also to Rev. Chris Levy for welcoming us to the church and the
excellent professional services of Graham Hall and colleagues from
Tuxford.
Eva, Elaine, Elizabeth and family
Congratulations
Congratulations to Mia and Mark Stockdale on the
birth of their new baby girl on Monday 12th January
2015. Her name is to be Aria and she is a new
granddaughter for John and Sue Stockdale of
Laxton .
Amber Sparkles as Tuxford Snow Queen
Amber Geldard took a
central role in the Tuxford
Christmas celebrations back
in December. She applied
herself for the role of Snow
Queen through her school,
Tuxford Primary Academy.
Amber has been working
really hard on her confidence
and has also recently
become a prefect, so it was
a proud moment when she
was chosen by Mrs Davison,
the School Principal.
On the night she did a
wonderful job singing with
the school choir and then
joining Santa and his elves
on the sleigh. Finally, with a
swish of her wand, she
magically switched on Tuxford Town Council Christmas lights.
Amber has also been accepted to sing in the Young Voices Choir after
Christmas, which is also quite an achievement.
We are very proud of how Amber has settled into village life.
Jeanette and Dave
Crib Service
The Crib Service was held in church on Christmas
Eve and was taken by the Rev. David Moore. The
children brought the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph,
the shepherds, kings and animals and placed them on the table to
make the crib scene while the Christmas story was told. Thanks to
Tessa for playing the organ for the singing of the carols, to Janet for
serving the teas and to everyone for coming to join us for this special
service.
Plough Sunday
Plough Sunday Service was held on January 11th in church and was
taken by the Rev. Chris Levy. Thanks to Stuart for bringing his plough
and to Keith for taking the churn to be blessed. Thanks also to
Michael. Stuart and Ann for reading, to Tessa for playing the organ
and to Janet for the delicious cheese scones and the photo below.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Jo Godson Ba (Hons) for passing
her final exams to complete six years of
study with the Open University with a
Honours degree in Environmental
studies.
Well done Jo. We hope to see more of
you now you are free of assignments.
Thank You 1
On behalf of the PCC I would like to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to Mavis
Beckitt, her family and friends for the donation of £1,005 which was
collected at Roy’s funeral service.
At their request the money has been donated to the Church Tower
and Nave Restoration Fund. We as a PCC are so grateful for this as
it is a great help for us towards our target to be able to carry out the
work that needs to be done.
Brenda
Thank You 2
Our thanks must also go to the family and friends of the late Arthur
Frecknall who gave so generously to the collection at his funeral
service. A total of £201 was collected and in accordance with the
family’s wishes, will be donated to the Church Tower and Nave
Restoration Fund.
Brenda
Thank You 3
A thank you must also go to the other people who have sent
donations to the church restoration fund. Every donation helps
towards our target, which is a huge sum for our small village to raise.
We have a beautiful church which is visited by a lot of tourists and is
a Grade I listed building which we must keep maintained for the
future.
Thank you
Brenda
Parish Council News
Community Speed Watch
As promised, the Parish Council discussed the request for the
Community Speed Watch Scheme to be used in Laxton and it was
agreed we should approach the police. However before we can proceed
the police have advised us we will need to have between 3-6 volunteers
who will be available to operate the scheme.
The police give full training and they will advise as to where best to
locate the speed camera. They did say that in other areas where the
scheme has operated it has had mixed reactions as many of those
recorded as speeding were actually village residents!
Could we please ask for anyone who feels able to commit a small
amount of time to enable the scheme to work, please contact either Ken
Shepherd or myself as soon as possible. (870605 or 870844)
Dog Fouling
It was mentioned by a resident of Timothy Road
that there have been some incidents of dog
fouling at the top of Timothy Road. This is totally
unacceptable and we have suggested to
residents that if they see it happening then, if
they feel comfortable with it, take a photograph.
The Dog Warden at Newark and Sherwood District Council has been
contacted and photographs are good evidence for them. We are not
sure if they can provide signs but we feel that is not really necessary as
we all know this should not be happening
Snow Clearing - Mark Hennell
The Parish Council would like to say a huge
thanks to Mark Hennell for his brilliant snow
clearing on Boxing Day night. The 4-5” of snow
that caught everyone out was cleared by Mark
overnight and he made most of the roads
passable by the following morning.
Thank you Mark.
Parish Council News contd.
Public Toilets
We have written to N+SDC with a proposal for keeping
the toilets open and we are awaiting a response from
them.
As soon as we hear from them we will let parishioners know.
Village Hall Cleaning
The cleaning of the Village Hall is being undertaken through David
and Linda at the Dovecote Inn. We are very pleased they have
stepped in to help and we are having a 6 month trail to see if it works
out.
Thank you David and Linda and the staff at the Dovecote.
Village Hall Quiz
Please note the next Quiz is on FRIDAY 6/3/15, please remember to
bring glasses in addition to your drinks.
Michael Manning
Sending in Your Magazine Contributions
Things change over the years, and how ‘Open Field’ is put together
has changed with the times as well. It is all done electronically these
days, with the master being sent by email for printing and most of the
contributions arriving the same way.
Until this month the potential to omit hand written items had not really
been given much thought. There were last minute changes due to
illness and much of the work of preparing the magazine was actually
done on the south coast. Had illness not intervened again and delayed
finalising the master, those contributions delivered by hand would
have been missed.
This made us think! We do realise that not everyone has email, but we
would appreciate it if those who do would send their contributions this
way to editorial@openfield.org.uk
If you are sending in a hand written item, would you also please ring
Jean Hennell (870276) to let her know to expect it
Christmas Card Delivery
Thank you to everyone who donated money to have
their Christmas cards delivered. A total of £188 was
raised for church funds.
Thank you to Margaret for taking in the cards at the
shop, to Janet for sorting them and to Tessa, Pat and Jeff for taking
the time to deliver them.
‘Open Field’ Subs for 2015
If you are one of the few remaining people who have not
yet paid their 2015 subs for ‘Open Field’, please would
you put your £4 in an envelope with your name on it and
drop it off to Jean Hennell at Corner Farm. Thank you.
Fibre-Optic Broadband Coming to Laxton
As part of the 'Better Broadband for Nottinghamshire' programme
sponsored by Notts County Council, Laxton and Egmanton are due to
be upgraded in Phase 4 of the project. This is due to take place
between April and September, 2015.
Fibre-Optic cables will be run from the Tuxford exchange to the green
cabinets in the villages. Broadband would then continue to individual
properties using the existing copper wiring. This is known as 'Fibre to
the Cabinet' or FTTC. The speed to be expected is not clear at this
stage as there are different options for FTTC and the real speed will
depend on a house's distance from the green cabinet, but speeds in
excess of 20Mb/s have been achieved elsewhere in the county.
If you do not have broadband, or are happy with your existing service,
you do not need to do anything - your current arrangement will continue
unaltered. However, you will have the option of moving to the newer
service (subject to your contract arrangements with your current
supplier). Details of the service providers and the tariffs have not yet
been announced.
For details of the project visit:
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/living/business/
broadband/
An Invitation from Egmanton PCC
Egmanton PCC would
like to invite our
Benefice of Parish
Churches, which
includes Laxton, to a
special service to bless
the restoration of our
organ doors, which
completes the main
restoration of work by
Comper, originally
undertaken at the end of
the nineteenth century.
The service, to be taken
by Archdeacon David
Picken, is to be held at St Mary's (Our Lady of Egmanton) at 6pm on
Wednesday 4th March. The church will be open from 5pm for
refreshments and the opportunity to view the organ doors and the
church itself.
Coffee Morning
This month’s event will be held on 12th
February between 10.30 - 11.30am at
Crosshill House at the top of the village
opposite the Green.
All proceeds to church funds. Home
made cakes, secondhand books and plenty
of chatter!
Come and see us in the ‘Newcastle’ building
opposite the Co-op
In Newcastle Street
Mothers’ Union
“What does “Family and Home” mean to you?
We all want a place to belong - somewhere to call home. You might
have found that place. You might still be looking. A house or a family
don’t necessarily make home. We yearn for something more - a safe
haven, a place of refuge where we can truly be ourselves.
Around the world, Mothers’ union is making “home” for people by
supporting families and communities in more than 78 countries,
including the UK. Acting with Christian love, Mothers’ Union provides for
the hungry, fosters belonging for those in need of acceptance, supports
neighbours, builds nurturing environments for children and creates
refuge for the destitute. There are numerous projects and programmes,
working with local and national governments, all helping to transform
families and communities from the grassroots up.
On 23rd February, Laxton Mothers Union will be exploring the
concepts of family and home. If you would like to come and
listen in, you would be most welcome.
Monday, 23rd February, 7.30pm at the Old Vicarage
(refreshments provided)
Tessa Rolph (872034)
Laxton History Group
The January meeting unfortunately had to be cancelled. Despite this,
work is continuing on the HLF project, with another group of volunteers
booked to visit the National Archives, research on-going at the
newspaper archives in Newark and Retford and also at Nottingham
University. There is a tremendous amount of information to sift, but it
continues to turn up new facts, or at least long forgotten ones, about the
village.
We have accepted bookings for two exhibitions later in the year and
have a full programme planned. Everyone is welcome at our meetings,
which take place at 7.30pm in Laxton Village Hall on the third
Wednesday of the month unless otherwise advertised. On February
18th we will be hearing from Bob Massey about the Small Air Forces of
the British Empire. This will be something different and everyone
is welcome to join us at 7.30pm in the Village Hall
New Year’s Eve at The Dovecote Inn
Well Happy New Year Everybody! And what a great way, to celebrate
the end of 2014, and welcome in 2015. Thank you to everyone who
attended and thoroughly enjoyed another excellent Dovecote Inn Party.
The theme for this year’s New Year’s Eve party was “The War Years”.
With the marquee suitably decorated, the 1940’s big band music belting
out and the staff dressed for the occasion, we opened the doors at
7.00pm and let you in!
And in they came…..first off, our booked
diners who enjoyed a champagne reception
followed by a fab three course meal, and
then followed the party revellers.
All in all we had over 120 people in
attendance all here to have a great party
time with friends and neighbours.
Loads of people turned up in fancy dress
again this year, and as always some
fantastic costumes; from The Andrew Sisters
to Eisenhower to an unexploded bomb!
So much effort, thought and originality put
into all the
costumes, well done and thank you to
everyone. Me and my girls all dressed up as
land girls and the boys as American soldiers,
but the prizes for best costumes went
to…….FOR THE GIRLS: Anna Moorehouse
as a Poppy and FOR THE BOYS: Kevin
Pevler as a rather cute 11 year old evacuee.
A great big thank you to everyone who turned
up to make this another very, very special
Dovecote party. Special thanks to my staff for
their continued hard work and commitment, to
Jacob for the marquee decorations and to
Sam for the taxi service home for our guests.
Finally from David and me, to our friends and neighbours in Laxton, we
wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year, and look forward
to welcoming you all to The Dovecote Inn over the forthcoming Year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Linda xx
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Community Involvement in Planning
From 7th January 2015 until 5:15 p.m. on 17th February 2015, the District
Council is consulting on its Draft Statement of Community Involvement
(SCI). This document is about how people can be involved in the planning
process in Newark and Sherwood District, and how the Council tries to
find out what people think about planning issues. The SCI and its
Equalities Impact Assessment can be seen at the Council’s offices at
Kelham Hall, in libraries throughout the District and on the Council’s
website at:
http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/consultation/
You can tell N&SDC what you think about the SCI using the online
comments form, or using the paper forms in libraries and at Kelham Hall.
As part of updating the SCI, they are also reviewing their use of
‘Limehouse / Objective’ software for comments on planning policy
documents. Have you used this software? If you have, the Council would
welcome your feedback.
Updated Policies Map
N&SDC staff have been working on the production of the updated Policies
Map for Newark and Sherwood District, which shows the geographical
scope of planning policies, and this should be available to view on their
website in March 2015. Copies will also be available to purchase for £20.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them.
www.newark-shrewood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01636 655862
Email: planningpolicy@nsdc.info
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The Weatherall Brides
Sabina Bartle was baptised at Laxton on 18 Mar 1864, daughter of
Jonathan and Eliza (nee Moody) ‘of Straw Hall’. This was demolished in the
20th century and the land became part of Knapeney.
She had two older brothers: Jonathan, bp. 3 Sep 1860 and John, bp. 20 Jul
1862, (Laxton mf.7). This is not an error, nor does it mean that ‘Jonathan’
had died for the family to use a similar name for the next child. Using both
forms of the name appears elsewhere in this family. Perhaps it originated
by naming sons after their grandfathers, i.e. one was Jonathan and the
other John? John was buried 11 Nov 1862, ‘age 4 months’, (Laxton, mf.13,
no. 549).
Sabina’s parents then had: Herbert, bp. 11 Jun 1865; Brian, bp. 17 Feb
1867 and George, bp. 25 Apr 1869, all at Ossington (mf. 3). Returning to
Laxton, they had Clara Annie, bp. 3 Mar 1871, br. 20 Nov 1875 ‘of
Knapeney’ and William Sidney, bp. 6 Apr 1873, br. 25 Nov 1875 (brs.
Laxton, mf.10).
George is not with his parents in 1871 census (taken 2/3 Apr). However, a
George Bartle is recorded at Laxton, b. Ossington, and ‘nephew’ to head of
household, Thomas Newstead, 48. His wife is Hannah, 44 and with them is
also William Moody, ‘son in law’ aged 15. At this time a ‘son in law’ was
often today’s ‘stepson’ so I suspect that Hannah is related to Eliza and that
nephew George is Jonathan and Eliza’s child. There are other examples in
this area of a child living with a relative, maybe due to lack of space or as
here, maybe because Clara is a new baby.
What happened to Sabina’s siblings?
Jonathan married Annie Elizabeth Kitchen on 17 Nov 1881 (Laxton, mf.11)
and the 1911 census finds them at Caunton, having had 13 children of
whom 12 still live.
Herbert married Agnes Johnson (father George) on 12 Aug 1889 at Laxton
(mf. 11) and in 1891, he was farming at Knapeney. By 1901 the family are
at Kneesall and by 1911, have had 6 children, one of whom is also called
Sabina, then later moved to Sturton le Steeple. Herbert is thought to have
died in 1933, aged 68, whilst living at Hillsborough, Sheffield1.
Bryan/Brian married Jemima Weatherall, (daughter of Henry and his wife
Sarah and thus niece of Sabina and George), at Darlton on 31 Oct 1889
(mf. 5, no.59). In 1891 they live at Fledborough, Woodcotes where they
have a daughter Kate baptised. Subsequently they move to Egmanton and
by 1911 have a total of 6 children, all living.
1
This has been queried by another family descendant and remains unconfirmed.
George married Keziah Briggs on 15 Sep 1890 at N. Muskham (mf.14)
and by 1891 they’re living on Tuxford Rd, Egmanton with a son
George, aged 5 mos.
The family then emigrated to M’kay, Australia, departing 2 Feb 1892
from London, with two infants: Herbert and William E.
Clearly this adventure failed because by 1901, George is living with
his parents at Stone End Farm, Tuxford with Ernest, aged 8, born
Queensland. George still states he’s ‘M’ for ‘married’ but in 1907 he
remarries to Lucy Louisa Todd and by 1911 is farming at Stone End
Rd, Weston.
Next time, we’ll look at Sabina’s parents.
Janet Cooke has very kindly prepared a family tree for the Bartles to
whom she is related. We will be including this with this feature next
month.
The Moody Family in Laxton
We were very pleased to receive the following letter from Linda
McNaught, neé Moody. Linda belongs to another Laxton family with a
very long association with the village.
Going through my family tree I spotted that one of my ancestors,
Joseph Moody, must have had a very large family.
He was born in Laxton in 1803 and died in Laxton in 1881.
He married Mary Hewitt in 1825 and lived at Orchard View, acquiring
the tenancy from his grandfather Benjamin Moody in 1834.
There were fourteen children:
1
George
8
Henry
2
William
9
Mary and
3
Joseph
10 Mary
4
Anna
11 Ann
5
Samuel,
12 Jane
6
Fanny
13 Benjamin
7
Elizabeth
14 Harriet
Linda McNaught
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Jan 26th
Mothers’ Union
Feb 11th
WI
th
Feb 12
Coffee Morning
Feb 18th
History Group
rd
Feb 23
Mothers’ Union
Forward Planning
Mar 4th
Blessing of Egmanton Organ Doors
th
Mar 6
Quiz Night
Mar 20th
Church Dance
th
May 8
Church Concert
May 9th & 10th
th
th
Notts County Show
th
June 26 , 27 , 28
th
July 4
WI Centenary Festival, Newstead Abbey
Dog Show and Gymkhana
th
Sept 26
Southwell Ploughing Match
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Laxton WI
Our first monthly meeting of the year was held on January 14th.
Tickets are to be ordered for the Spring Council Meeting at Nottingham
in March when the main speakers will be Janice Langley our National
Chairman ND Ruth Goodman, the historian who featured in the
Victorian Farm series on the television and is now on the One Show.
We have chosen Wednesday 29th April for our annual party, which will
be held in the Village Hall. Ideas were put forward for our annual outing
in June.
WI Centenary celebrations have been planned for this year with the
Flower and Craft Festival at Newstead Abbey over the weekend of
26th—28th June on the theme of ‘Inspiring Women’ over the last 100
years. There will also be a concert at the Concert Hall in Nottingham on
June 20th starring singer Jane McDonald.
Through the summer Tea Parties will be held, including at Hodsock
Priory and Newark Town Hall.
Our speaker for the evening in January was Philip Jessop from Newark
Community First Aiders. This is a voluntary group who give up their
time to be in attendance at events around Newark. Last year they
attended the Gymkhana and Dog Show and the heritage Weekend.
Philip started his talk by telling us about general accidents around the
home, then wounds and bad cuts. He used Sandra’s arm to
demonstrate bandaging.
Next Joyce played the victim of a bad scald with blistering. The right
action was to run on plenty of cold water then to wrap the area in cling
film.
Philip then laid on the floor while giving Sally instructions on how to put
him into the recovery position. Using a dummy on the floor, Philip then
showed us what to do to find out if the patient was unconscious and to
make sure their airways were not blocked. Anna then used a
defibrillator Philip had brought with him to demonstrate what to do with
it. It spoke instructions as Anna used it on the dummy while Philip did
chest compressions.
This proved to be a very interesting and educational night.
In February the speaker will be Betty Sables who will demonstrate the
art of wool spinning to us. Everyone is welcome at 7.30pm in the
village hall.
The competition will be for a home made Valentine’s card.
Recent Bonus Ball Winners
Date
No
Name
27/12/14
3/1/15
10/1/15
49
24
39
Joan and Roger
Derek (Dovey)
Alan and Anna
17/1/15
4
Cath Manning
The Bonus Ball draw supports the Sports & Recreation Field.
Thanks to all who support us through this fund raiser.
For any further information or to express an interest in
taking any ball which becomes available please contact
either myself on 870844 or Ken S on 870605. Thank you.
Michael Manning
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media, we accommodate all levels.
Wednesdays, will be mixed media, meaning every week will be
working with a mixture of mediums
Fridays, work with Artist Rebekah Hunter and create something
different and BOLD
Children’s Arty Parties Available aged 8+
9 ELDON STREET,TUXFORD, 01777 870580 www.goshgallery.com
ROBERTA PURLE
Allowing you to care from afar
www.beaufort-pet.co.uk
Lisa - 07865 460930
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Pet Blog
Silver Award
ITEC BABTAC ITHHT ICHT
CROSSHILL HOUSE
BED & BREAKFAST
4 Rooms, all en-suite
Double, twin and triple options
HYDE BARKER
PODIATRY
Full English, Continental and
healthy option breakfasts
Vegetarians catered for
Non smoking establishment
PHILIP and KATHY HYDE-BARKER
D.Pod.M, B.Sc.(Hons)., S.R.Ch.
Newark Clinic
27 Baldertongate, NG24 1UE
01636 610 100
Crosshill House, Laxton,
Newark, Notts, NG22 0SX
Southwell Sports Injury Clinic
3 The Ropewalk, Southwell, NG25 0AL
01636 816 222
Ollerton Clinic
Telephone: 01777 871953
Mobile: 07971 864446
roberta@crosshillhouse.com
www.crosshillhouse.com
Middleton Lodge, Church Circle, Ollerton
07870 729 117
01623 835 013
Registered Chiropodists & Podiatrists
Routine professional foot care including
Biomechanics and orthotic & insole prescription
Heavy Duty Tanalised Fencing & Gates
Free estimate or advice
• Agricultural
• Equestrian
• Post & rail
• Picket
• Tanalised post
• Tanalised made to
& panel
Tel
01777 870337,
Mob 07723 036543
Vicarage Cottage, Laxton
measure gates
Kenny
Dukeries Singers
I trust that by now you have all recovered
from the awful coughs and colds that so
many people seem to have suffered from
and that you are back, as is the Choir, in fine
voice.
Lift your spirits even further with singing. We
would especially like more tenors and basses to join us.
May I remind all Choir members and potential ones that rehearsals
resume after our winter break on Wednesday 4th February 2015.
For any new or prospective members, we meet at the Dukeries
Academy in Ollerton in the refreshment bar upstairs, above the
Concert Hall. We meet every Wednesday 7-30pm to 9-30pm. Access
is via the Leisure Centre entrance and car park. Go through the
archway and use the foyer entrance to the Concert Hall and go up the
stairs.
We already have a variety of bookings including a wedding (love
singing for weddings,) concerts, and joint concerts with Newstead
Abbey Singers, Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir and Southwell
Recorder Group. However, we have lots of dates available if you
would like to book us for your fund raising or celebratory "do." Phil, our
Concert Secretary on 01623 822070 would be delighted to hear from
you.
Jan Towler
Places I have Been ...
I have been in Doubt.
That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often.
I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.
Sometimes I'm in Capable. I go there more often as I'm getting older.
One of my favourite places to be is in Suspense!
It really gets the adrenalin flowing and pumps up the old heart!
At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!
I may have been in Continent, but I don't remember what country I was
in. It's an age thing.
Stan The Sweep
Local Professional Vacuum
Chimney Sweep
Solid Fuel, Oil and Gas, Aga,
Stove Bricks, Glass & Rope
supplied & fitted, Bird guards,
Chimney liners, Pots, Specialist
equipment for sweeping wood
burners & liners. Certificate
issued.
KP Chauffeuring
LUXURY PRIVATE HIRE & PERSONAL
CHAUFFEURING SERVICES
No Mess & fully insured
Contact Stan Hutchinson on:
07831 661304
01636 821466
PRIVATE & BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL,
AIRPORT & CRUISE TRANSFERS
Stan@StanTheSweep.co.uk
13 years experience
Contact Kevin Pevler on:
07802 581297 / 01777
872785
Email: kevin.pevler@mypostoffice.co.uk
Member of the
guild of master
sweeps
Corner Cottage, Moorhouse Road, Laxton, Newark. NG22 0TB
CRD Roofing Specialists
Slating, Tiling, New Roofs, Flat Roofs,
Ridge / Hip Tiles, Chimney, Repointing,
Loft Insulation, Guttering & Drainpipes
No Call Out Charge - Free Estimates
Storm Damage and Insurance Work
Tel: 01636 708505
Mob: 07968 705303
Have you (or someone close to you)
needed informaon, advice, help or
support at any point?
Please tell us your story - take the anonymous Big
Advice Survey
www.bigadvicesurvey.org.uk
We’re going through a big period of change in the UK. From welfare reform
to the payday lending market, the cost of housing to rising energy bills, life is
getting increasingly complicated. This means it’s even more important that
you can access free/affordable, relevant, impartial advice and get help when
you need it to make the complex decisions in your life.
Support the future of independent advice - and take the Big Advice
Survey
The Big Advice Survey has been set up by front-line services such as
individual Citizens Advice Bureaux, Law Centres and an incredibly diverse
range of other organisations including solicitor firms, community groups,
local businesses, foodbanks, housing associations and others. The Big
Advice Survey is open right now and until the 31 March 2015
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You only need tell us what you think by choosing from a range of
options, so it's straightforward and won't take long.
We will not ask you for any personal identifying information during the
survey so it is highly improbable that we or anyone else could ever
identify you from your response.
Please make sure you do not add personal information (such as your
name or address) when responding to any questions that allow you to
provide additional information.
You can also choose to skip any question you are uncomfortable with if
you think your response could set you apart more easily from the
responses of other people around the country
Redroofs Holiday Barns
& Bed Breakfast
Newly converted barn
We can accommodate up to 12
guests in two beautifully
converted barns sleeping 4 or 8
Ideal for group bookings
Old Great North Road
Weston
Newark NG23 6TS
01777 871477
07971 400950
www.redroofsholidays.co.uk
Proud to
support
Open Field
Grounds
Maintenance providers to
Local Authorities and
commercial organisations
around the East Midlands.
08450 170899
www.tacg.co.uk
email info@tacg.co.uk
Woodclose Farm, Baulk Lane, Kneesall,
Continued
To maintain your anonymity your IP address (your computer's
personal identity on the internet) will not be collected or stored
as part of your response. Whatever you enter will also be
encrypted.
Don’t have a computer?
Your local library (or a friend) may help you to access the survey on their
computer.
The results will be made available to the Big Lottery Fund and the
Government and will help make the case for continued funding for
advice and support that people need in their everyday lives.
See www.bigadvicesurvey.org.uk, with a link to the Survey itself.
For informaon on the above or advice on any subject, drop in to your local
Cizens Advice Bureau at:
NEW OLLERTON (5 Forest Court) NG22 9PL
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
NEWARK (Keepers Co4age, Riverside Park, Great North Road) NG24 1BL
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
Or telephone: North No"s Advice Line
(0844) 856 3411 or (0300) 456 8369 from a mobile
Monday to Friday
10.00am – 2.00pm
Or online at:
www.advicenewarkandsherwood.org.uk
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Group Oil Order
The price of oil continued to fall through December and early January,
sometimes at a rate of 0.5p per day. In mid January there were signs that
the reduction was slowing, but by this time the price had fallen into the
mid 30ps, which we have not seen for many a long time. Members of the
local group were contacted for their orders and at the time of writing we
are getting quotes for a delivery.
If you would like to take advantage of the discount the group can
negotiate, please email oil@openfield.org.uk.
Whether there is another order before the end of the summer will depend
on how long the cold snap lasts.
WHISPER
PUMPS
is pleased to support
‘Open
Field’
Tel: 01777 871100
www.whisperpumps.com
Beware Cold Callers and Roof Coating
Nottinghamshire County Council Trading
Standards have received reports about
businesses cold-calling and offering a roof
cleaning and coating process. It is claimed
the coating process provides thermal
insulation.
Roof tiles are designed to allow air to
circulate in the roof space, so simply painting
the tiles will provide no benefit to your homes’
thermal efficiency. In addition, the use of high
-pressure hoses to clean the roof can actually
damage tiles and force water in to the roof space. You may be tempted
by a very low initial quote but the price may rise when the job starts. The
work may be unnecessary and the quality poor.
The salesmen have also implied that a government grant was available for
the work. No government grants are available for any roof coating.
Trading Standards never recommend employing a trader based on a
cold call.
Reputable companies do not usually advertise for business by calling at
your home uninvited and will not visit unless you ask them to. They'll also
explain your consumer rights, which rogue traders will not do.
If you have signed up for work to be done, but would now like to cancel
please be aware that businesses have to give consumers a written
cancellation notice giving fourteen days to cancel any contract which is
agreed during a visit to a consumer’s home. If you have not received a
cancellation notice the trader cannot enforce the contract.
Nottinghamshire Trading Standards recommend the following:
- Keep your front and back doors locked, even when you’re at home. Fix a
security chain to your door, and make sure you use it every time someone
calls.
- If you need work carried out contact the Buy With Confidence scheme for
details of trades people who have demonstrated their commitment to fair
and honest trading on www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or 03454 04 05 06.
SECURITY GRILLES, RAILINGS, SCROLLWORK &
GATES FOR HOME & BUSINESS
GENERAL BLACKSMITHING
IRONWORK REPAIRS & WELDING
BOTTOM FARM, LAXTON
TEL: 01777 871702, www.laxtonnotts.org.uk
Come along and enjoy the
experience….We aim to provide a
relaxed atmosphere where you
can learn new skills ,share
knowledge and build on your
creative flair.
Happy New Year
“FEET FIRST”
MOBILE
CHIROPODY SERVICES
Sharon Foster
M.Inst.Ch.P.
HPC Registered No:
CH18101
Telephone
Mobile: 07946 587190
for a home visit
EGMANTON
PLANT HIRE LTD
For a full list of hire equipment
please see:
www.egmantonplanthire.co.uk
ANDREW BANKS
Phone/Fax: 01777 872316
Mobile: 07971 627588
VAT registered
Join us at Hodsock
Priory Snowdrops
We will be selling plants
and gifts from
31st January to 1st March
Wedding Flowers are our
speciality
Our garden room is available
for any occasion, we can cater
for birthdays , charity events ,
private parties and of course
Weddings
Call us for a viewing
If you belong to a club or group why not
book us for a visit !
Find us at: Norwell Road,
Caunton, Newark NG23 6AQ
Tel: 01636 636283, Mob: 07811 399113
Visit www.floralmedia.co.uk
Egmanton Village Hall
www.egmantonvillagehall.org.uk / 01777 871171
Please check the EVH web site or call for latest details.
♦
Tuxford Young Farmers - 11th, 18th & party on Sat 21st
♦
Yoga with Greg – Tuesdays at 7:30pm
♦
WI Thursday - 19th, 7.30pm
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Computer Problems? - Call 01777 871171.
If your computer is misbehaving or you need help setting up a new
one, please call. Donations to Egmanton Village Hall in lieu of fee.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Police
PC Gary Sipson
07525 226575
or 101 x 800 7673
Email : gary.sipson@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
PCSO 4741 Keith Crowhurst
07889 702823
or 101 x 8007671
Email : keith.crowhurst4741@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
Web, showing other contacts: www.nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
Danger to life or crime in progress
Otherwise police switchboard
Crimestoppers (anonymous crime reports)
999
101
0800 555111
Medical
Tuxford Medical Centre
Sutton-on-Trent Surgery
Ollerton Surgery - Middleton Lodge Practice
Newark Hospital
Bassetlaw Hospital
King’s Mill Hosptial
01777 870203
01636 821023
01623 703266
01636 681681
01909 500990
01623 622515
Fire Safety Advice (Tuxford Fire Station)
01777 870381
Supper Dance
Friday 20th March
7.30 - 11.30pm
Laxton Village Hall
Tickets £7 from Laxton Shop
Supper included
Please bring your own drink and glasses
All proceeds to Laxton Church
LAXTON VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT THEIR
QUIZ NIGHT
FRIDAY 6TH MARCH
AT 7.30PM
PRICE £7.00 INCLUDES HOT
SUPPER
RING 870844 TO BOOK YOUR TEAM
PLEASE NOTE TO BRING OWN DRINK
BUT GLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE