Aug 2014.pub - Laxton Open Field Magazine

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August 2014
Tuxford Young Farmers at Laxton Gymkhana after their
Charity Bed Push, 5th July 2014
The monthly publication
of the parish of Laxton & Moorhouse
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Cover photo: TYFC at Laxton
Gymkhana after their Bed Push
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Letter from the Revd. Chris Levy
Dear Friends,
Have you enjoyed your ‘Great
Summer of Sport’? Or does Sport
leave you feeling bored stiff?
However we might feel about Sport
there is no way we can really avoid
it as we encounter it in the media
everyday. There are two sides to
this. Firstly we can all choose to
watch particular Sporting events if
we are inclined to do so.
Alternatively we switch off and do
something else which suits our
own interests. However we are all
aware that the participation in
Sport has benefits for our health.
For instance in our schools
amongst all the demands placed
upon the delivery of the curriculum
all children are expected to
undertake a certain amount of
exercise a week on health
grounds. In the same way we see
many people out daily either
running or going off to a fitness
centre.
another way if someone gives you
the most wonderful gift you have
ever received what do you do with
it? Surely to misuse it would be an
insult to the one who has given it to
you. If we are to serve God we
need to make use of all the gifts
and attributes that he has given us.
Primarily this means taking care,
as best as we can, of all that he
has given to us.
St Paul also had something to say
about Sport and competition, and
this time he uses the analogy to
remind us of our spiritual quest
towards God. This is what he says:
Do you not know that in a race the
runners all compete, but only one
receives the prize? Run in such a
way that you may win it. Athletes
exercise self-control in all things;
they do it to receive a perishable
garland, but we an imperishable
one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor
do I box as though beating the air;
There is a sense that we do have a but I punish my body and enslave
it, so that after proclaiming to
duty to look after all aspects of
others I myself should not be
ourselves. To lead a healthy life
(1 Corinthians 9
includes mind body and soul. Also disqualified.
24-27).
it seems to be obvious as a
response to the God who made us
and to whom we owe so much. St This image of our life as a sporting
Paul speaks of our bodies as living contest which means that we need
Temples and we should,’ present
to be constantly striving to do
your bodies as a living sacrifice
better is very powerful. There can
holy and acceptable to God, which not be any resting on our laurels.
is your spiritual worship.’ To put it
We need all the time to be striving
to do the best we can so that we
please our heavenly Father. As
Christians we believe that we
come from God and it is to God
that we will eventually return.
There needs to be a sense of
stewardship that enables us to be
confident that we can say that we
have lived our lives as best as we
can and achieved all that we
could. Like St Paul we do what we
do not to boast of ourselves to
others but to please the living God.
So long may we continue to run
the race that leads to an eternal
crown that will never fade.
Yours,
Christopher
Sympathy
We have been told the sad news of the death of Mary Moody on 11th
July. Mary was aged 107 and had lived in a Methodist care home in
Lincoln for many years. She was the oldest resident in any of their
homes in the country. The funeral took place in Lincoln on 25th July.
Mary was the second wife of Frank Moody and the step mother of
Linda MacNaught. Our sympathy goes to Linda and all Mary’s friends
and relatives.
Pat’s Plant Stall
My plant stall began early May this year with a range of hardy plants
and shrubs, followed later by a range of bedding, herbaceous and
kitchen garden plants.
It became more and more time consuming as the seedlings needed
pricking out but what a wonderful end result with a steady stream of
customers and with them, often an exchange of pleasantries at one end
of the scale or an extensive conversation revolving around the weather
and gardening techniques at the other.
I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone who purchased from
the stall because collectively you enabled me to raise £800.60. This
money has been donated to Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres and
Macmillan Cancer Care. If you have not encountered Maggie's before it
is worth visiting their web site for more information as our nearest is
located in the grounds of City Hospital Nottingham. See:
www.maggiescentres.org
*A small request - the less I spend, the more I make - if you have any
plant trays (specifically the ones with 6-8 compartments) lurking in a
shed that you don't need, please donate them to me as I use them for
pricking out bedding etc.
Thank you once again.
Pat Naylor
Date for Your Diary
The National Historic
Churches trust
(NHCT) sponsored
Bike Ride takes place
on 13th September.
Lammas Day
Friday August 1st, 8.00am
Holy Communion
With the blessing of the first sheaf of corn of harvest
The service will be taken by the Rev Chris Levy, who will
be joined by Rev Zoe Burton, the new vicar of New
Ollerton.
The service will be followed by breakfast at Crosshill
House. If you require breakfast, please order from
Brenda Noble on 870541 as we need numbers for
catering.
PCC Notice
Would people who walk their dogs through the
churchyard please keep them on leads and try to
keep to the public footpath.
It is not very nice when people walk through the
churchyard to tend their graves and step in dog dirt,
and neither is running through dog dirt with the
mower.
Please clean up after your dog. Dog fouling is an
offence.
Thank you
Laxton PCC
Laxton Garden Fête
Thank you to everyone who supported the church Garden
Fête last month.
The weather was kind to us for a change, which made all
the difference. Thanks to John and Tessa for the use of
their lawn, to everyone who helped in any way and to
those who gave items for the stalls and raffle prizes.
A total of £810 was raised for church funds so thanks
again to everyone for their support.
Brenda
Thank You
I would like to personally thank
everyone who sponsored me for the
Annual Michael Ducksbury Memorial
Tractor Run in aid of Weston Park
Hospital, Sheffield, Cancer Charity,
which was held on Sunday July 6th.
This year I raised a total of £1,200, which was a fantastic amount, so
once again thank you to all my family and friends fort their support.
Paula Doyle
Laxton’s Squash Champions
Congratulations to Laxton couple Andy and Thea Columbine, whose
squash team were crowned Nottinghamshire Division 1 champions in
May, losing only 2 matches en route to their victory. Andy, as their
number 1 player, went undefeated through the whole season, scoring
269 points of a possible 270, and Thea also performed brilliantly for
the team as one of only 4 women in the men's league.
The team have been promoted to the premier league, where they will
face the best players in the county – many of whom are professional or
semi-professional. Andy and Thea held a celebration party at their
house on 14th June – unfortunately their success didn't rub off on the
England football team!
Andy and Thea would like to congratulate their team mates and
captain, and wish them the best of luck for the coming season.
Pictured, left to right: Stuart Columbine, Anthony Corbett, Dan
Sanderson, Pete Nelson, Andy & Thea Columbine, Dale Gillespie, Iain
Sinclair
Laxton Heritage Weekend - Thank you All
Laxton History Group would like to
say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to
everyone who supported the Heritage
Weekend at the end of June. It was
such a pleasure to see so many
villagers taking full benefit from their
free admission to come to not only
support us as a group, but learn more
about their village and the work of local heritage craftspeople and
artists.
We were so very grateful for the willing help of so many people, and
especially those who are not members of the group.
It was an excellent reflection of Laxton’s
tremendous community spirit that people who have
never been to a meeting or given any indication that
they were specifically interested in history came
along to help in some way. To see so many people
come together to help our event be a success was
wonderful.
First and foremost, a big thank you to Mike and Di
Jackson for making the event possible through the
loan of their premises for several days.
Thanks to everyone who helped prepare for the
Coffee Morning
This month’s event will be held on 14th
August between 10.30 - 11.30am at
Corner Farm, the last property on the right
at the bottom of the village.
All proceeds to church funds. Home made
cakes, second-hand books and plenty of
chatter!
event, especially John Chambers and Dik Allison who were on site for
several days ahead of the event preparing the barns to host it. John also
played a big part in the planning while Dik ensured the speakers’ IT and
sound ran smoothly plus essential tech support while the computer was
being pushed to the limit preparing all the new material to display.
We are very grateful to our speakers for their preparation and commitment
to supporting us. Roger and Joan Cottee took two slots, explaining more
about the History Group’s Heritage Lottery Fund project. We also heard
from Steve Horne about the Thynghowe Viking discovery near Budby and
from Bryony Robbins about the Newark Civil War Museum. Jenni Dobson,
author of the articles on the Weatherall family, travelled from
Loughborough with her husband to be with us and talk about getting
started on family history research. She made considerable progress with
her own work through conversations with locals and visitors who were
aware of her research - some of whom learned of it by reading ‘Open Field’
on the internet.
Of particular local interest were Alistair Millar, a partner at Tallents
Solicitors in Southwell and Steward of the Court Leet, here as a speaker
for the first time, and the ever popular Prof. John Beckett. Both had a large
and fascinated audience. Alistair has been asked to come again to a
Group meeting at the end of next year.
Grateful thanks to everyone who helped with the catering. Brenda Noble
must be top of the list for once again managing to bring together an
amazing team to provide and serve the
delicious refreshments.
Visitors find material on the Open Fields,
Court Leet and Jury most interesting and
it is also of great interest to new residents
of the village, who are learning about
their new home. We met more of them
this time.
The remainder of the display is constantly
reviewed and refreshed and this time,
thanks to the efforts of everyone who helped prepare new material for our
panels, and to set it all up we had a
lot of new displays. Special mention
here for Janet Cooke, whose work
allowed us to have a display and a
recording of the hand bell ringers.
Janet prepared the background to the
panels on puppy walking for the local
hunt in the past which was added to
by a brilliant personal account of this
same activity today from Faye Wilson. She
brought along her now rather large puppies
along with three more being walked in the
village for a different hunt by Clare
Cheetham
Thanks to all the local people who came to
demonstrate their art, craft and heritage
skills. It was a wonderful demonstration of
what a talented place this is.
Thanks to the entire Hennell family. The
weekend was Jean’s idea and all her family
more than played their part. Roy helped in
may ways - and was even persuaded to do
a commentary on the trailer after he did
such a good job of telling the exhibitors all
about it on the Saturday ‘Thank you’ ride.
Many thanks to Platts Harris of Tuxford for providing a demo tractor for
the trailer rides. Mark and Neil Hennell gave up their free time to drive for
the weekend. Thanks to Keith Morton for driving and to both Christopher
and Jean Wright of Egmanton for their Saturday afternoon of driving and
commentary. For them it was almost like being back in their coaching
days, but probably a bumpier ride. Thanks so much to all of you. The
rides were a highlight for many visitors.
Amanda was brilliant on the commentary, surprising
herself that she enjoyed it once she got over the
initial nerves. The other commentator was Bill Haigh,
who went out both days to share his vast knowledge
and experience of farming in Laxton. A big thanks for
such a commitment Bill. Amanda’s sister in law
Rachel was also a huge help, helping in so many
different ways, making sandwiches, serving and
always being there when an extra pair of hands and
a good idea were needed during the set up.
The younger generation of the family also
contributed. Emily was enlisted as a model by Derek
Harris, our ever present and willing
volunteer photographer. She soon got
into the swing posing with the displays
and craftspeople. Jordan Voce, Jean’s
grandson, brought his WWII
collection, demonstrating his
understanding and knowledge of the
period in costume on the Sunday.
Mum Mel was there in support and
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had also enlisted her boss and colleagues to
come with their mediaeval re-enactment, which
added a great spectacle and period flavour to the
event. Thank you all.
Roy Haynes co-ordinated a superb display of the
great work at the Dukeries Community
Workshop, persuading wife Ann and several of
his friends to come along and demonstrate their
craft skills. He also entertained our new MP,
Robert Jenrick, with a characteristically
humorous
description of the
work on show, and
sent him away with
a gift of a one
legged stool. A surprised Robert said he hasn’t
been given one of those before, but admitted to
trying it at home. It
might help him stay awake during boring
debates in the House.
Jo Godson was determined Robert would
leave with a permanent reminder of Laxton and
sold him one of the souvenir copies of the Mark
Pierce map. He sent this photo showing it in
his office in the Commons, giving him a
chance to talk about strip farming to visiting
MPs.
We tried our best not to bring the village to a grinding halt with thoughtless
parking and thanks go to Stuart Rose for not only putting out our forest of
signs, but also clearing them away promptly, and helping by fetching a
passenger trailer and leading guided walks.
Thanks to the local owners for displaying their vintage
tractors. And thanks to anyone else who helped in any
way. It is always dangerous
to name names as you can’t
credit everyone, but if you
were involved in any way at
all as a contributor or visitor,
very many thanks.
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the Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest and Tallents,
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10th Anniversary Michel Ducksbury
Memorial Vintage Tractor Road Run
Laxton and Egmanton were well
represented in the event, which took place
on Sunday 6th July. There was a welcome
awaiting the 114 tractors which set off at
10am from Tuxford for a long day driving
through local villages and countryside.
Family members and other villagers
gathered at the green to wave them on their
way, and were confused when early contact
Richard Banks near
with the drivers suggested they were not
home at Egmanton
following the expected route. It soon
became clear that they were going via Lincoln Road and the old A1 into
Egmanton, and people did
not have long to wait before
the Ducksbury family driving
their tractors lead the
convoy through Laxton.
George Noble and daughter
Paula Doyle were near the
front and others spread
through the line, which was
already well strung out.
This year the route didn’t go
George followed by Paula in Laxton
through the fields, but
straight down into Kirton and
along the back road to Walesby, then into Bothamsall. From there they
took in a short stretch of the A614, keeping well in as the traffic passed
them on their way to
Clumber Park.
The park was typically busy
for a Sunday and the
procession of tractors was
quite a surprise for walkers,
cyclists and pedestrians
alike. They passed through
the ford near Hardwick
Village then went round the
park to cross the bridge
Paula at Bothamsall
before returning to Hardwick Village for
the lunch break. In addition to stretching
legs, letting tractors cool off a little and
eating lunch, some drivers such as
Mark Hennell took the chance to swap
tractors with a friend before setting off
again on the afternoon circuit. This took
them to Gamston airport and through
the villages around the A1, coming up
into Tuxford via Sibthorpe Hill. By this
Chris Cheetham on Clumber Bridge
Mark Hennell follows his afternoon ride through the ford, then leaves after lunch
time the convoy was very well spread
out again, although all but three of the
tractors finished the course.
The final leg was a loop through
Tuxford to pass an elderly supporter of
many years who came out in his
wheelchair to watch them pass by.
Then it was back to the Ducksbury
Roy Haynes at Sibthorpe Hill
yard for tea, cake, raffle and
presentations. For the second year, the
winner of the trophy for the most individual
sponsorship was Paula Doyle, who raised
a magnificent total of £1,205. The total
declared on the day for the event was
£5,715 with the final total to be announced
on the web site in due course.
A disc of over 2,000 photos of individual
tractors on the course is available price £5
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Celebrity Walk Through Laxton
Next year is the 800th anniversary of King John’s signing of the first
version of the Magna Carta and the event is creating interest among
authors and programme makers, relating it to places connected to King
John.
Laxton is one such place. King John is known to have visited on a
number of occasions from around 1200AD, and also to have seized the
castle for a period. Adam de Birkin, or his son John entertained King
John at Laxton in 1213, when he was on one of his hunting expeditions
in the Midlands.
On another occasion in King John's reign, however, the men of
Lexington had to pay 100 pounds 'to have the King's peace and to spare
their town from being burnt to the ground', though the cause of their
offence is not known.
The Channel 4 series ‘Walking Through History with Tony Robinson
came to Laxton to film on Monday June 30th. The castle grounds, which
they were particularly interested in are now not open to the public, so
Carter Jonas, negotiating with them, and Johnny Godson on whose
tenancy it stands agreed they would make a donation to the Heritage
Weekend which had been held on the two preceding days.
Fortunately the weather was kind to them and they had a good day
filming shots of good views for a programme in their next series, to be
broadcast later in the year.
Tony Robinson kindly spoke to ‘Open Field’ sitting on the bench now
decorated in memory of Les and Rhoda Randall. The walk in which
Laxton will feature has already taken him to Nottingham Castle and to
Chatsworth.
The episode will all relate to King John and his relationship with Laxton
will be used to demonstrate the character of the man, ‘seizing the castle
for his own ends and exploiting it as a cash cow’.
Tony said he was enjoying his first visit to Laxton, having previously only
passed through. Emerging from Hall Lane opposite the church was his
first sight of the village as the team of six had been dropped in a layby
and walked to the castle across the fields.
There are no secrets in a village, and the group of large cars had been
spotted first by Mary Haigh coming up to the village to ride her horse,
then by others following up on the information that the crew was here.
They could also be seen filming on the castle from Egmanton Hill.
After a busy morning, the crew bade farewell and set off to the pub,
where they were looking forward to some lunch and a chance to read
the copy of ‘Open Field’ they had been given.
Laxton, the Weatheralls and Me!
In covering the earlier story of the Weatheralls, please remember that at
a time before civil registration and surviving census records, any
researcher can only make best interpretations of information found. That
said, the following is what I believe to be the origin of Robert who
married Ann Radish in 1764.
I think that Robert was born at Egmanton, the son of the very first Robert
Weatherall that I’ve traced, and baptised on 28 Dec 1738. His father’s
name also appears as churchwarden here.
The first Robert married Elizabeth Alcock at Egmanton on 15 Jun 1731. I
think it is through Elizabeth that we can propose one reason why the
family came to Laxton. Initially I thought Elizabeth was baptised at
Weston but later discovered that girl had died aged only about 12yrs.
Instead I now believe she was a Laxton child, daughter of a John
Alcocke, one of two Johns born in the early 1670s.
The couple’s children at Egmanton were: William, baptised 6 Feb, buried
7 Mar 1731/32; Elizabeth, bapt. 2(?) Jun 1737; Robert, as above, and
Richard, bapt.30 Mar 1742.
Court Leet Minutes (Univ. Nottingham, Manuscripts & Special
Collections, TL 1/11/1) show that the family arrived to live in Laxton in
1744. There they had baptised William on 29 Dec 1745; Mary, bapt. 20
Mar 1747/48 and William,
bapt. 11 Jun 1750, buried 3
Mar 1750/51.
Later in 1751 Robert senior
died and was buried on the
11 August, his being the
earliest Weatherall grave at
Laxton. It’s a handsome
headstone, suggesting that
the family weren’t poor, if
they could afford such a
stone after losing the
family’s breadwinner.
Luckily Robert’s will
survives, on microfiche at
Notts Archives (PRNW
Newark mf. 1.847 1753).
Space doesn’t permit
reproducing a full
transcript here, but this
will names his children,
matching the baptisms
noted above. The
accompanying inventory
reveals he was indeed
fairly secure financially:
his estate is valued at
£193 9s 5d! It includes
horses worth £26 6s,
plus ‘Wheate on the
Ground, £26 2s 6d’ and
‘Pease on the Ground
£20 3s 6d’. Robert
signed his will on 21 July
1751, witnessed by
Samuel Lee, Robert
Gilbert & John Padley.
The inventory taken on
14 Aug was appraised
by Richard Wollfitt,
Robert Skaith & Robert
Lee – some
longstanding local names there!
Robert gives his trade as ‘weaver’, though he’s also a farmer. Author
of a book on the textile trade prior to the Luddites, Prof. Adrian Randall
suggests that with this estate, he was amongst the better off villagers,
possibly employing others, in particular, local women to spin yarn,
mostly likely wool, rather than flax. At this time a law required
everyone to be buried in a woollen shroud and maybe this also
explains why Robert moved to Laxton, meeting that need locally,
besides producing fabric for clothing.
Interestingly, unlike most men whose wills I noticed whilst searching,
Robert didn’t appoint other men, such as neighbouring farmers, as his
executors. Instead he chose his wife Elizabeth and his (eldest) son
Robert – who is approaching only his 13th birthday.
Next time I’ll share with you some ideas which this decision of
Robert’s has prompted concerning local attitudes to women.
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Tuxford Young Farmers
On Saturday 5th July the sun shone for us as 13
members of Tuxford YFC covered just under 16 miles
pushing a bed round local villages to raise funds for charity. This was a
fantastic effort by everyone and we raised enough to be able to send
£310 to each of three charities - The Teenage Cancer Trust, the Brain
Tumour Charity and the Kids Cancer Charity.
Thanks very much to the Gymkhana Committee who have said they
would like to send a donation from the funds they raised at their event
to our charity. A big thank you to everyone who contributed in helping
us raise such a great amount. We couldn't have done it without you!
The Fountain for allowing a much needed lunchtime pit stop.
Alan Moorhouse for the lending of the marquee
Dan Burton for the music
The Saxilbys for the garden games
Dave Critchley for the loan of the generator
Laxton Gymkhana Committee for allowing us to finish at their event
Several businesses and friends of the club donating of raffle prizes
Stuart and Margaret Rose for the loan of tables and chairs
and last but by
no means least
the Dovecote Inn
for being such
accommodating
hosts for our
evening BBQ!
Thanks to everyone who attended the event. I must also mention that
without the hard work of all the members involved, the bed push could
not have taken place. Well Done All!
TYFC also came second in a rally the following weekend. The Juniors
gained the trophy for the most points .
Competitions included tug of war, a water race, egg catching and a
cooking challenge.
Jessica Rose, Events and Charity Co-ordinator Tuxford YFC.
Laxton Dog Show
Judging started at 11am with rain still in
the air, but after a stern warning from
Jo, it held off, and saw 60 dogs making
around 200 entries coming from 4
different counties.
Laxton and Egmanton held off the
competition to bag some big prizes.
From Laxton, Becca Singleton and JD
won first place in the highly contested
waggiest tail class and 5th in the Junior
Handling class, whilst Aimee Curtis and Dennis won
4th in a lovely class of Pedigree Puppies. Sylvia
Rose and Ella won 3rd in the Any Variety Sporting
and Prettiest Bitch and 4th in Fancy dress.
From Egmanton, Mrs Elizabeth Banks and Jock did
not fail to impress us again with first place in the
Fancy Dress class, with the canine revision of Easy
Rider. As well as winning the Best Veteran class,
they also gain 5th in Any Variety Sporting and the
Best Mover class.
Jack and Ella Hoyland with Alvin, won 4th place in
the Pedigree Puppy class and 3rd in Junior
Handling. Whilst Winnie and her owner (sorry no
name supplied) from Egmanton wowed the judge to
gain 2nd in the Best Six Legs class.
At the time of writing we haven’t
finalised the accounts and so, we are
unable to say how much money we
will donating to this years nominated
charity, which is the Babworth Animal
Rescue Kennels (BARK) near
Retford, we will however endeavour
to let you know as soon as possible.
Laxton dog show is blessed to be
supported year after year by so many
people, but it is also blessed with a
brilliant team of people who keep the
show and me organised, and without them it just wouldn’t happened.
Thanks guys
Jo Godson
Laxton Charity Gymkhana
On the morning of Laxton Show RAIN!!! Well we can’t expect wall to wall
sunshine every year can we?
The drop of rain was needed but it did cause a few problems early in the
day with a bit of slip sliding getting to the lorry park, but thanks go to the
two Michaels who between them managed to drive or tow the horseboxes
up the hill. Many thanks also to Mark Strawson for the loan of his tractor.
We had lots of support with entries of over 250 in the gymkhana, and once
the sun started to shine there where lots of happy faces including mine,
and it’s always lovely to see local spectators enjoying the day with us.
Lilly Bird who keeps her pony
Laddie in Laxton started the day
off with a 2nd place rosette in the
first show jumping class, 10 years
and under also gaining 6th place
later in the day in the Handy
Pony. Poppy Noble also came
2nd in Working Hunter exc 14hh
not exc 15hh on Gizmo. Josh
Cheatham was keeping his mum
Poppy Noble
very busy taking Buttercup in lots
of classes and coming 4th in Handy Pony. Lily
Grey from Kneesall came 4th in pairs jumping on
Billy with Jenny Trafford riding Rocky, Lily also
went on to win our new Novice Working Hunter
class and took the Working Hunter
Championship.
We had lots of local champions with Rebecca
Mawer riding side saddle on Manor Barn Owl
winning her Style and Appearance class and the
Championship.
Well done to everyone. We hope you all enjoyed
the day and it just remains to say a huge Thank
You to all our Helpers, Judges, Sponsors and all
the people who are kind enough to lend
Lily Grey
equipment, Dave and Kate Critchley for the use
of their fields. But most of all to the committee who put the show together:
Debbie Dawson, Julia Banks, Tracey Leech, Kate Critchley, Nicki Rowe
and new members Tracey
Photos courtesy of Trafford Photography
and Michael Peet.
Holy Communion
10.30 am
Kirton
Worship For All
10.30 am
Wellow
Worship For All
Other Services
Crosshill House)
6.00 pm
Walesby
Evening Prayer
6.00 pm
Egmanton
Evening Prayer
6.00 pm
Wellow
Evening Prayer
6.00 pm
Egmanton
Evening Prayer
*RESTARTS 5th SEPTEMBER *
(followed by breakfast at
Worship For All
UNITED BENEFICE OF KNEESALL, LAXTON with MOORHOUSE, WELLOW with RUFFORD
2014
8.00 am LAXTON
AUGUST
August 1st Lammas
8.00 am
9.00 am
Walesby
Rufford
August 3rd
Trinity 7
August 10th
Trinity 8
th
August 17
Trinity 9
Rufford
August 24th
St Bartholomew
9.00 am
Walesby
Kneesall
9.00 am Walesby
10.30 am LAXTON
10.30 am Kneesall
8.00 am Walesby
9.00 am MOORHOUSE
9.00 am Egmanton
10.30 am Kirton
10.30 am Wellow
8.00 am Egmanton
9.00 am Walesby
10.30 am Kneesall
9.00 am Egmanton
10.30 am LAXTON
August 31st
Trinity 11
th
September 7
Trinity 12
9.00 am
10.30 am
Kneesall Community Centre, Fridays 5.30 – 6.30pm
September 14th
Trinity 13
J Team (Ages 4 – 11)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
July 28th
Aug 1st
Aug 13th
Aug 14th
Aug 18th
Aug 19th
Aug 20th
MU
Lammas Day
WI
Coffee Morning
MU
MU Wave of Prayer
History Group Visit to Eyam
Forward Planning
Sept 13th
Sept 19th
Sept 27th
Oct 10 11, 12th
Nov 14th
Dec. 5th
NHCT Sponsored Bike Ride
Moorhouse Harvest
Southwell Ploughing Match
Laxton Harvest
Church Dance
Village Hall Quiz
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TELEPHONE: 01623 862848
Norwell Beaver Scouts collect
used stamps fro Dogs for the
Hearing Impaired.
Please leave with Katy Critchley
(in the house letter box) in Laxton
or Anna Hill in Moorhouse.
BOOKING ADVISABLE
Laxton WI
June was a busy month for our WI with an outing, the Baton Relay and
then on 23rd June five of our members joined in an evening of croquet
organised by the County Sports Committee. This was held at Morton,
Southwell Croquet Club and to everyone’s surprise one of our members,
Sally Brown, won the evening’s competition. On 30th June four members
made up a team for the Annual County Quiz at Ollerton. The Quiz is held
at seven different venues across the county simultaneously. We will not
know the results until September.
The new calendar for 2015 has now been printed, and Joy Allison’s
picture of Rattlejag Morris Dancers on Laxton Castle on May day is on the
month of May.
At our July meeting, our speaker was Joy Parsons, who gave us a short
talk on the history of Tai Chi before we all joined in some simple moves.
She then gave us a longer demonstration with more complicated moves
to music.
Tai Chi is thousands of years old and of Chinese origin. It is meant to
increase your flow of energy with physical movement and mental focus.
There are different styles such as Chi-gun, Wo-dong style and the form.
This proved a very interesting evening, which everyone enjoyed.
Our August meeting on 13th will take the form of a Faith Supper.
National Bird Carving
Championships
If you were enthralled by the carved
birds displayed by Chriss Rose at the
Heritage Weekend, you will be amazed
by the display on show at this annual
event in Bakewell.
Make a note in your diary now for
September 13th or 14th to visit the
Festival of Bird Art, where you will see
the most amazingly life-like carved and
painted birds from all over the country.
The event is open at the Agricultural
Business Centre on Agricultural Way
between 11am and 5pm on the
Saturday and 10am and 4pm on the
Sunday
A Holiday Snapshot
The end of May saw me heading off to the Caribbean to visit my daughter
in Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands. When she asked if I
would accompany her to Colombia, I immediately said yes and then got
out the bird books ....or was it the other way round? I was not to be
disappointed.
Provo produced the usual wonderful Osprey sightings ...the Osprey pole
in Taylor Bay provides a perfect vantage point. I watched it enjoying a
Red Snapper, with Grey Kingbirds below waiting for the scraps. Brown
Pelicans abound, small flocks of Ruddy Turnstones scurry past and as for
the Kildeer on the ridge of the roof opposite ??
Hummingbirds come and go..... I took out a hummingbird feeder this time,
to encourage them to stay a little longer; they are so quick. Night & Green
Herons drink at the pool; the Night Herons wandering in between
restaurant tables of an evening. American Kestrels sit on the overhead
wires And this time I was fortunate enough to see a pair of lovely white
Tropicbirds.
Next stop, Medellin, Colombia. First sighting in the city, a Crested Ant
Tanager, then Ruddy Ground Doves and an abundance of Great Tailed
Grackles......extremely vocal! The Jardin Botanico with its Organic Sunday
Market and wonderful architectural sculptures was alive with Bare Faced
Ibis, Santa Marta Parakeets and the beautiful lemon breasted Great
Kiskadee.
The Andes themselves were just breathtaking. On the drive up to El Penol
I was astounded to see so many Thickknees - Stone Curlews. They seem
to thrive on the short mown grass on the Industrial Estates and the many
roundabouts on the way to the airport ...similar to the East Anglian grazed
heathland. I finally got really close to a most beautiful Muscovy Duck with
its iridescent green plumage at the waters edge in Guatape.
The Fernando Botero Museum in Central Medellin was an eye opener
Huge, plump, bronze sculptures adjacent to the cathedral were just
stunning, including some of the feathered variety. Well worth stopping by.
A quick hop over to the coast and Cartagena - 40 degrees in the shade
Turkey Vultures, scores of them, in the sky and on the
ground ...magnificent birds. Great White and Little Egrets alongside more
Brown Pelican, in the water or on the fishing boats, whilst soaring
overhead, groups of Magnificent Frigate Birds!
Return to Medellin: The Santa Clara Hotel. Formerly a Monastery, but
also home to an incredible Rainbow
Billed Toucan - Mateo, who resides
in the hotel’s lush inner courtyard.
Such vibrant colours and such a
gentle creature....he made
regurgitating berry stones into an art
form!
Finally, a return to the UK, quick
catch up with daughter No. 1 and the
London pigeons, plus a quick bite to
eat next to the Thames at Kingston,
whilst watching the diving prowess of
a Great Crested Grebe ...relaxation
beckons..........
Oh no, not a bit of it......straight back
home to get everything together for
the Heritage Weekend at Laxton. I
carved the entire weekend in my coat
in a barn! It rained, it blew - was I glad to be back? Glad to be back
carving - I loved it, but please, just needed someone to let a little bit of
Caribbean sunshine through!!!
Affordable Art for All
Gosh Gallery offers a whole host
of exciting events.
Located at 9 Eldon Street, Tuxford and run by Rebekah
Hunter, Gosh is a contemporary art gallery with a focus
on ‘Affordable Art for All’.
There is also a Children’s Art Corner to keep them
occupied whilst you view the works on show.
A feature of the gallery is regular creative workshops run
by established artists. Participants will be able to learn
more about the work they do and pick up tips, techniques
and knowledge.
9 ELDON STREET,TUXFORD NG22 0LB or go to
GOSHGALLERY.COM for more info and courses
Bouncy Castle for Hire
Please call Andrew Banks, Egmanton Plant Hire
Tel: 01777/872316
Mob 07971 627588
‘Open Field’
Welcomes new advertisers. Prices start at £15
for a single box for a year. Design your own
art work or leave it to us.
Please contact Joy or Jean on 01777 871506 /
870276 or email adverts@openfield.org.uk
Tax Credits renewal - due by 31 July
You should have renewed your Tax Credits claim by 31 July,
if HMRC have asked you to do so.
If you don’t:
• your payments will stop and
• you may have to pay back all the tax credits you have received since April
(but see below* )
Even if you don't want to continue to claim tax credits, you must reply if you
get an Annual Declaration, or you may have to pay back an overpayment.
Ways to renew:
• Most people can now renew online at www.gov.uk/renewtaxcredits, 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
• If you renew by telephone, the best times to get through are between
8.30 and 10.30 am. The number is 0345 300 3900. (Busy times to be
avoided are weekday lunchtimes and after 5pm; days to avoid are
Mondays and Fridays.)
• You can complete the Annual Declaration form and post it to the Tax
Credit Office in the reply envelope provided – you may want to keep a
copy of the completed form and proof that you posted it.
If you receive an Annual Review notice but no Annual Declaration form, your
claim will be renewed automatically and you don't need to reply. However you
still need to tell the Tax Credit Office straightaway if:
• you have had any changes in circumstances
• your income is different to what's shown in the Annual Review notice
• there are mistakes or details missing from the notice.
* Failed to renew by 31 July?
If you receive a letter that your Tax Credit payments have stopped,
contact HMRC or Citizens Advice NOW for help
For informa
on on the above or advice on any subject, visit your local Ci
zens
Advice Bureau at:
NEW OLLERTON (5 Forest Court) NG22 9PL, Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
NEWARK (Keepers Co1age, Riverside Park, Great North Road) NG24 1BL
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
Or contact:
North No!s Advice Line
(0844) 856 3411
or (0300) 456 8369 from a mobile
Monday to Friday
10.00am – 2.00pm
Group Oil Order
Sitting here in the summer sunshine it is
hard to think we will soon be thinking
about ensuring we have enough fuel for
the onset of winter!
The next group order will be placed within
the month. The exact timing will depend
on time to deal with it and the fluctuations
in the price, as we always try to achieve the lowest price possible for
everyone. At the time of writing the Boilerjuice average price for 1000
litres is 51.99p/litre
With a large group order we normally better this by several pence per
litre. There is no cost to ordering with the group - just the chance of a
lower price and having the effort of ringing for quotes taken away.
You will pay your own bill according to arrangements made between
you and the supplier. Just let us know how much you need as soon as
possible and we will let you know when it is coming and from whom.
The best price is achieved by the largest order, so only those who
order before the quote is obtained will be included. Please ring
871506 or email oil@openfield.org.uk with the quantity you want to
order asap. New members always welcome and you don’t have to
order each time.
Cockerel Reinstated
For several
years Newark
has been
missing one of
its landmarks the cockerel
topping the spire
of the Parish
Church. After its
restoration it
was on public display in the church before it was reinstated on a
repaired spire in July at a reported cost of around £100,000. The
gilded cockerel is engraved with the names of former churchwardens
and was smaller at close quarters than might have been expected.
Laxton Rounders Team
This years Rounders is under way with practices on Tuesdays 6.45 pm
at the Sports and Recreational field. Matches for the Sherwood Ladies
Rounders League are 7 pm Tuesday evenings through August. Full
details: slrl.webs.com
August
5
12
19
26
Woodset
tbc/practice
Treswell
Worksop
away
away
home
WWI Commemorations, 4 Aug.
On 4 August there are some special events in
remembrance of the start of WW1.
10-12 noon. Service at Glasgow Cathedral
♦ 7.30 - 8.30pm Memorial event at St Symphorien
Mons cemetery
♦ 10 - 11pm. Westminster Abbey vigil (broadcast)
culminating in the extinguishing of all lights except
for a candle on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
♦
A similar vigil will be held at Southwell Minster during that evening.
Laxton church - on 4 August from 12 midday to 1pm will be available
for informal reflection. Please come and light a candle in
commemoration.
Village Hall News and Views
Please find a questionnaire overleaf regarding improvements you
would like to see to the Hall. Please complete the form even if you feel
the Hall is OK as it is or if you would like to see something changed/
improved that is not listed. All ideas will be discussed when we have
your comments and ideas.
Following the note in last month’s magazine about trying to increase
the amount going into the Police Aid Convoy Recycle Bin at the Dovey
car park, this month we made £85 as opposed to the usual £20-£30,
which is brilliant. Please keep sorting out your cupboards and
wardrobe!!!! Many thanks.
Mike Manning
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Village Hall Consultation Questions
1) How do you rate the village hall from 1 to 5 (1 being the poorest, 5 being
excellent) and what is the reason for your score?
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would you like to see improved?
Structural changes
Storage Facilities
Roof structure
Improved lighting
Decoration
Better Equipment e.g. tables / chairs Improved Layout
5) If improvements were made would you be more inclined to use the
village hall for functions?
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If you prefer not to cut the questionnaire out of the magazine, please write
your answers and any other comments or suggestions on a sheet of paper
addressed to the Village Hall Committee.
Please hand your completed questionnaire or answer sheet to
any member of the committee. Thank you
Aerobicise
Get fit with 80s moves and music
Tuesdays, 7pm
Step Aerobics
A fun way to get fit with friends
Thursdays, 6pm
Laxton Village Hall
Tel Samantha on
07861 418842
Proud to
support
Open Field
Grounds Maintenance
providers to Local Authorities
and commercial organisations
around the East Midlands.
08450 170899
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email info@tacg.co.uk
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Newark, Notts, NG22 0AL
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
Monday 4th August
Mexican Night 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Get the sombreros out and enjoy the tastes of Mexico with our
three course themed menu
£19.95 per person (booking essential)
Monday 18th August
Steak Night 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Our steaks are dry aged for significantly longer than normal for
additional tenderness and flavour
We promise you won't be disappointed!!
(Booking recommended)
Monday 25th August
Bank Holiday Family Fun Day
From 11:30 am
Spit roast chicken breast and sausages from 12:00 noon
Bar open all day
Restaurant open as normal
Free bouncy castle
Enjoy the Bank Holiday in our beautiful
gardens and lawned areas, with plenty of room for children to
explore and play safely
SAM’S
GARDEN SERVICE
General Garden
Maintenance:
mowing, plashing,
hedge cutting
Quality Paintings
Or Drawings
In any Media
01777 870588 or
Email:
07773 287444
grahamlaughton@btinternet.com
Heavy Duty Tanalised Fencing & Gates
Free estimate or advice
• Agricultural
• Equestrian
• Post & rail
• Picket
• Tanalised post
• Tanalised made to
& panel
measure gates
Tel
Kenny 01777 870337,
Mob 07723 036543
“FEET FIRST”
MOBILE
CHIROPODY SERVICES
Sharon Foster
M.Inst.Ch.P.
HPC Registered No:
CH18101
Telephone
Mobile: 07946 587190
for a home visit
Zumba Fitness Class
Zumba’s Latin rhythms are taking
the nation by storm
Ditch the workout - join the party!
Mondays Kneesall Village Hall
7:30 - 8:15
Tuesdays Dukeries Leisure Centre
Ollerton 6:15 - 7:00
For more information, please call
Kirsty on 07909 118490
Recent Bonus Ball Winners
Date
21/6/14
28/614
No
19
42
Name
John and Carol S
Johnny Godson
5/7/14
9
Roy Saddington
12/7/14
34
Jim Welsh
The Bonus Ball draw supports the Sports & Recreation Field.
Thanks to all who support us through this fund raiser.
No. 7 is now available. To buy it, please contact Mike on
870844 or Ken on 870605.
For more info, please call Michael Manning on 01777 870844.
What’s On at Thoresby
Thoresby Gallery Shop will be closing on 31st July following new
structuring and we thank our customers for their trade over the last 15
years. The gallery exhibition space will remain open and visitors will be
able to enjoy the changing programme.
From 2nd to 25th August, artist Andrew Tebbs exhibition 'Traces of a
Coalfield Landscape' explores the disappearing Coalfield Landscape as
the last Colliery in the region closes.
The Open exhibition will take place throughout September and we invite
local artists to exhibit their work.
Visitors can continue to see a range of exciting events in the park and a
great theatre programme. Thoresby Riding Hall and park will continue to
offer a space for beautiful bespoke weddings.
The Box office telephone is 01623 822009 for theatre ticketing. For
enquiries about hiring the gallery or tenancies and any other enquiries
please contact our office on 01623 822365 or to be updated on all our
events, visitors can opt in to our mailing list on the web site at
www.thoresbycourtyard.com
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New Guide to Care Services in Notts
A new directory has just been published for older people or people with
disabilities who need social care support in Nottinghamshire. The
County Council’s 2014/15 Care and Support Service Directory provides
information about a range of services to help people live independently
at home. It also lists local home care providers and residential and
nursing care homes for those who need a higher level of support.
There is also advice on paying for care, financial assistance available
and who is eligible for support. This directory gives information about
services such as respite care, equipment and technology to keep people
safe at home and our meals at home service.
It includes information about extra care services, which is similar to
sheltered housing but with a care team on site for 24 hours a day. There
are also details about local residential and nursing care homes, including
the quality mark the Council has awarded each home.
When choosing care you need the most up-to-date information to help
you decide which kind of care is most suitable, who will provide it and
how it is to be paid for.
The Care and Support Directory is available in e-book format with a
spoken word option via www.carechoices.co.uk/region/eastmidlands/nottinghamshire/ or you can receive a free copy by phoning
the County Council on 0300 500 80 80.
Jazz in the Village
Egmanton Village Hall is being turned
into a Jazz Club on Friday 8th August
from 8pm.
Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer - a
duo from Scotland - will be
entertaining us with a live jazz
session.
Tickets £8 - bring your own food and
drink.
Call 01777 871171 for tickets.
See www.egmanton.org.uk for
further details.
Dukeries Singers
We have come to the end of our
summer concert season and are
turning our thoughts to our winter
programme. As last year we are
continuing our practice sessions all
through the summer. We would love to
encourage more men to come and sing
with us. The tone and quality of their
voices gives our choir a richness and
depth upon which the other voices sit
and gives the choir a wonderfully
rounded and balanced sound. So,
don't sing in the shower or the bath or
the garden, come and sing with us. You do not need to read music. We
are a friendly group of people and you would be made very
welcome. Singing too is an uplifting experience and it is a true pleasure
to perform concerts and spread the love of music to an appreciative
audience.
We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-30pm to 9-30pm in the 6th
form block at The Dukeries College in Ollerton. Access is via the
Whinney Lane car park. If you require more details do contact any
Choir member or Alan Sinclair, our Chairman on 01623 823271.
At our concert in Edwinstowe, £120 was raised on the raffle and as we
usually do we donated this money to charity. We gave half to the Sir
John Eastwood Hospice and half to the Stroke Association. We shall
select other charities to donate to from our Edwinstowe Christmas
Concert, which this year is on Saturday 13th December 2014.
Yes, that time of year approaches! By the time you read this, we shall
no doubt have delved into the filing cabinets and brought forth lots of
wonderful Christmas music to sing. We have four concerts booked for
the Christmas period but we have lots of available dates if you are
planning a fund raising event or a celebration or just a "bit of a do." Our
Concert Secretary Phil Robinson on 01623 822070 would be delighted
to discuss your plans with you.
The Dukeries Singers wish you all a ‘Super Summer’ however you
spend it.
Jan Towler
Minutes of Laxton & Moorhouse Parish
Council, 20th March 2014
Time,Date and Place. A meeting of Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
Council was held in Laxton visitors Centre on Thursday 20th.March 2013
at 7.30pm.
Present were Mr.J.V.Godson(chairman),Mr.M.Manning(viceChairman),Mr.C.Cree,Mr.D.Critchley,Mr.R.Hennell, Mr.S.Hill, Mr.S.Rose
and Mr.K.Shepherd (clerk).
Minutes were read and confirmed.
Arising. A discussion took place about derelict buildings in Laxton.
These were the Old School and The Old Bar Farmhouse. Mr.Manning
said he would contact N&SDC about The Old Bar Farmhouse. The Old
School is the responsibility of the Grundy family.
Planning.A discussion took place regarding a Wind Turbine off Tuxford
Road, Egmanton. A proposal to support Egmanton Parish Meeting by
Mr.Manning and seconded by Mr.Godson was passed with 6 votes for
and 1 abstention.
The erection of a Turbine between Moorhouse and Copthorne Farm was
discussed and the decision to object to the proposal was passed.
Finance. The precept of £1,600 was passed.
The following accounts were agreed for payment.£1.400 1st.payment to
the Dovecote for cleaning the toilets,
E-On £124.23,toilets,Severn Trent £218.35,toilets and £20.11 for the
Sports Field and £1,400 2nd payment to the Dovecote for cleaning the
toilets.
Voluntary Work. It was decided to print a letter of appreciation in the
magazine to Mr.Eric Heath for his work in clearing the rubbish from the
Twitchell Footpath.
There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting at
5minutes past 8 o’clock.
Egmanton Craft & Produce Show
Saturday 6th September, Egmanton Village Hall
Classes open to all adults and children for flowers, fruit & veg, crafts,
baking, preserves, flower arranging, fun classes and photography.
Everyone welcome to enter or just to view. Schedule now available
from 01777 871171. NB entry form to be returned by Mon 1st Sept.
Minutes of Laxton & Moorhouse Annual
Parish Council Meeting, 28th May 2014
Time,Date and Place. The Annual Parish Council meeting was held in
Laxton Visitors Centre on Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 7.00pm
Present were Mr.J.V.Godson (chairman), Mr.M.Manning(vicechairman),Mr.C.Cree, Mr.D.Critchley, Mr.R.Hennell, Mr.S.Hill,
Mr.S.Rose and Mr.K.Shepherd (clerk).
Also present was Dist.Cllr.Sylvia Michaels and apology was received
from Cty.Cllr.Bruce Laughton.
Election of Officers Proposed Mr.D.Critchley to keep the same officers
for the coming year this was seconded by Mr.M.Manning.
This was passed.
Minutes were read and passed.
Arising Mr.Manning read a letter from N&SC stating that the owner of
Old Bar Farmhouse had been contacted and told to board up some of
the windows and carry out some paintwork.
This work was to be done by 20th March 2014, Mr.Manning would
check on this.
It was decided to check with N&SDC what could be done about the Old
School.
Accounts.The following accounts were agreed for payment.
Nalc Fees £68.88,E-on £102.30 toilets, Crown £180 field rent.
The account report for the year was presented by the RFO and was
accepted.
County and District Council Matters.A representative of N&SDC was
to attend a meeting with some residents in the Timothy Road
bungalows and Mr.Hennell attended to represent the parish council. He
said that the representative from the district council would report back
to the district council
Councillor Michaels said she would ask about the matter.
Two loose kerbstones were reported to the clerk and he would contact
the county council.
Planning. A proposal for the erection of a Turbine adjacent to the A1 at
Weston was discussed, it was decided to object.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.50pm.
Come along and enjoy the
experience….
Wedding Flowers are our
speciality
Our garden room is available for
any occasion. We can cater for
Christenings, birthdays, charity
events or private parties and, of
course, weddings.
Call us for a viewing
We aim to provide a relaxed
atmosphere where you can learn new
skills, share knowledge and build on
your creative flair.
One Day Wedding
Workshop
Create your own wedding flowers
Weds 6th Aug 10am-3pm
Fruits of the Autumn Workshop
Arrange flowers of the season
and take them away
7pm-9pm
Tues 16th Aug
If you belong to a club or group why not book us for a visit !
Find us at The Woovers, Norwell Road, Caunton, Newark NG23 6AQ
Tel: 01636 636283 Mob: 07811 399113
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Minutes of Laxton & Moorhouse Annual
Parish Meeting, 28th May 2014
Time,Date and Place The Annual Parish Meeting was held in Laxton
Visitors Centre on Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 8.00pm.
Present were the full Parish Council,Dist.Cllr. Sylvia Michaels,5
Parishioners and the clerk Mr.K.Shepherd.
Mr.J.V.Godson took over the chairmanship.
Minutes. The minutes of the last APM were read and confirmed.
Arising. There were no matters arising.
Chaimans Report. The chairman gave a report of the last years
work.He said that over the last year the council had met on a regular
basis and none of the councillors missed a meeting except when they
had been ill or away on holiday.The council had endeavoured to try
and get paths clear and the roads swept.
Planning applications had been looked at and decisions made to
benefit the parish,unfortunately the bigger councils got more money
spent on them and we were told we must wait.
The chairman thanked all the councillors and the county and district
councillors for all their work.
He thanked the clerk for his work over the year.
The council had come to an agreement with David and Linda at The
Dovecote for cleaning the public toilets.
The chairman said that all the parish councillors and the clerk were
available if they are wanted.,he also said that time is set aside before
meetings for parishioners to ask questions of the council.
Village signs. The question was raised about some new village signs
like other villages have?
The clerk said that money for signs had been cut due to the county
council having to save money.
Mr.Manning said he had some money towards signs from the clothing
bank at the Dovecote but it would not cover what it would cost yet.He
asked that parishioners use the clothing bank at the Dovecote to help
raise more money.
Bus Service.A complaint was received that the bus to Newark came
back too soon .The clerk would contact Cty.Cllr.Laughton.
Bungalows. Tenants in the Timothy Road bungalows said that rubbish
from the field next to them was spreading into their gardens.The matter
has been raised with N&SDC.
There being no further matters the clerk closed the meeting at 8.25pm.
Come and see us in the ‘Newcastle’ building
opposite the Co-op
In Newcastle Street
Egmanton Village Hall
www.egmantonvillagehall.org.uk / 01777 871171
Please check the EVH web site or call for latest details.
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Yoga with Greg – Tuesdays at 7:30pm
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Young Farmers - no bookings
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Embroidery Guild Workshop - Sunday 27th
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Sunday 8th - Jazz in the Village, 8pm, £8, bring own food & drink
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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 by way 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
Breast Cancer Ribbon Walk
On June 21st Richard and Diane
Wood took part in the 20 mile
Ribbon Walk raising money for
Breast Cancer. We walked through
the grounds of Chatsworth to
Bakewell finishing back at
Chatsworth, taking us about 7
hours.
We would like to thank everyone
who sponsored us and all who
bought homemade cakes.
We raised over £400, half of which
was from the sale of homemade
cakes.
Our next fund raising will be at the
beginning of October for Weston Park Hospital. Diane will again be
making homemade cakes and if anyone is interested in ordering please
ring 870764
Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest
During the Laxton Heritage weekend your
local Rotary had a display showing the work
they do for local organizations, local
charities and also international disasters. On
the display was an invitation for anyone
interested in the work of Rotary to attend a
Rotary meeting.
We meet weekly and our new President,
Laura, and our members would make you
most welcome. We meet at South Forest
Leisure, Robin Hood Crossroads, on a
Wednesday evening, 7pm for 7.15, and
enjoy good company, often a speaker, and a
two course meal followed by coffee and
mints for £10.
If you would like to attend please contact me
on 01777 870601.
Jeff