27th May 2022
News and diary dates from the villages. One pic for the 3rd Misterton story. Hazel.
Thursday 26 May 2022
Contact: 01427 891376
HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT!
As part of the village’s celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Misterton Parish Council is sponsoring a Best-dressed Hat competition. The Queen is rarely seen without a hat or headscarf, so this is a chance to show off local design in headwear! Wear it to the Family Picnic on Sunday 5 June – there’s a prize for the best entry, to be judged by outgoing Chair of Misterton Parish Council, Cllr Peter Marsden.
There’s also a prize for the best Platinum Pudding. The national competition to create a pudding fit for the Queen may have ended, but there’s still a chance to win this local competition. Bring the pudding to the Family Picnic on Sunday 5 June; entries will be judged by Sammy Elsegood, who runs Chalet Girl Catering.
ART EXHIBITION & COFFEE MORNING RAISE FUNDS FOR UKRAINE
A Coffee Morning in Misterton Parish Church (Saturday 21 May) raised over £400 for Ukraine, and saw generous donations of medical products for the war-torn country. And an exhibition of works by members of Misterton art group, Brushstrokes, also raised funds for Ukraine. The grand total is expected to be approaching £600. Many thanks to all who supported the event.
DOMESTIC ABUSE – THE ‘SILENT PANDEMIC’
CIVIC SERVICE ADDED TO JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
There will be a Civic Service in the Parish Church on Friday 3 June at 10.00am – a service of thanksgiving for the life of the Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. The ecumenical service is open to all, and a souvenir Order of Service will be produced.
BASSETLAW ACTION CENTRE: SERVICES OPEN
Bassetlaw Action Centre’s office is open for enquiries from 9.00am to 1.00pm (with an answerphone outside of these times). BAC is continuing to provide:
- community transport for essential journeys – health appointments and shopping, for example
- Befriending and Housing Advice services, which are telephone-based
- the Staying Well Programme (6-week self-management course for people with a long-term condition) will be delivered through Zoom
- the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) service encourages people to become more active and will continue to offer one-to-one support (but no group activities, unfortunately – they are temporarily suspended)
- Home Support service – a domiciliary service to help people who are just starting to struggle at home (this is a paid-for service).
BAC would like to hear from anyone with a few hours to spare, who would like to volunteer to support the Action Centre to deliver essential services to local older and vulnerable people.
BAC’s priority is to stop the spread of the virus and to encourage people to stay at home, wherever possible. Staff encourage anyone needing any help or at risk of social isolation to contact them on 01777 709650 or by e-mail (enquiries@actioncentre.org.uk) as they are working with a range of key partners to provide help and support where needed. Further information can be found on the website: www.bassetlawactioncentre.org.uk.
DIARY DATES
Daily
Beckingham, Clayworth, Gringley, and West Stockwith parish churches now open daily for private prayer, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Wednesdays & Sundays
Misterton Parish Church is open for private prayer, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Thursday-Sunday 2-5 June
Misterton events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. See recently-delivered leaflet or Facebook
Sunday 5 June
Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am
Wednesday 8 June
Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am
Saturday 11 June
Change of date for the Men’s breakfast to avoid the Bank Holiday weekend! Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together to talk about anything and everything!
Wednesday 15 June
Bassetlaw Community Minibus trip to Cusworth Hall, Doncaster, £16 per person. Call 01777 709650 for further information and to book
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 26 May 2022
Contact: 01427 891376
SPRUCE UP YOUR GARDEN FOR PLATINUM JUBILEE
In addition to the two Platinum Jubilee events, West Stockwith Parish Council is holding a Best-dressed House competition. Houses and gardens will be judged over the Bank Holiday weekend – so now’s the time to spruce up the garden and fly the flags in honour of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne!
On Thursday 2 June from 3.30-6.00pm, there’s a celebration tea for the over-65s. By invitation only, there will be a traditional afternoon tea with songs and sketches to commemorate each decade of the Queen’s reign. Invitations were issued by the Parish Council – contact the Clerk (890294) for details. Then, on Saturday 4 June, there’s a family fun day on the Malt Kiln from 11.00am–4.00pm. There will be traditional games, a fancy-dress competition, stalls, music, tombola and raffle, and refreshments. So come along for a good afternoon out!
DIARY DATES
Daily
Beckingham, Clayworth, Gringley, and West Stockwith parish churches now open daily for private prayer, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Wednesdays & Sundays
Misterton Parish Church is open for private prayer, 10.30am to 4.00pm
Thursday 2 June
Platinum Jubilee celebration tea for pensioners. Invitations issued by the Parish Council – contact the Clerk (890294) for details
Saturday 4 June
Platinum Jubilee family fun day, Malt Kiln, 11.00am – 4.00pm. Traditional games, stalls, music, and refreshments
Sunday 5 June
Holy Communion, Misterton Parish Church, 11.00am
Wednesday 8 June
Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am
Thursday 9 June
Meeting of West Stockwith Parish Council, Village Hall, 7.30pm with public question session at 7.15pm
Saturday 11 June
Change of date for the Men’s breakfast to avoid the Bank Holiday weekend! Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together to talk about anything and everything!
Wednesday 15 June
Bassetlaw Community Minibus trip to Cusworth Hall, Doncaster, £16 per person. Call 01777 709650 for further information and to book