Misterton & West Stockwith village news

8th July

Misterton

Thursday 7 July 2022

Contact: 01427 891376

MISTERTON GALA - A FAB DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY! (+ pic)

Misterton Gala (Saturday 2 July) went well, was very well attended, the weather behaved - and the bar had to be re-stocked three times! Pictured is Be’dazzled with their performance from Les Mis.

There was a solo performance from Anya Wiltschinsky, dancing from Everett-Fox School of Dance, and a fab set from Big Wayne’s Blues Experience, plus the dog show, vintage vehicles, fire crew, children's entertainer, local children's authors doing book readings... An all-round good family day. Many thanks to the organisers, all those who supported it with their stalls - and to all those who attended.

GUIDE TO BUSINESSES IN MISTERTON & WEST STOCKWITH

It has been suggested that residents and businesses in Misterton and West Stockwith could benefit from a community directory of organisations. The last time such a handy guide was published was in 1997, produced by North Notts Community Care Local Partnership Fund. It would be timely to produce a new directory to see how organisations and businesses have fared during the pandemic.

This is an initiative that fits with the objectives of the Misterton Area Partnership (MAP), a company limited by guarantee, that aims to facilitate the economic health of the two communities (among other objectives). But, first, new trustees are needed as there were two departures in the last year. If you’re interested, get in touch with the Chair, Hazel Brand, on (01427) 891376 to find out more.

NEW PCSO

With the retirement of PCSO Dave Airey at the end of April, a new PCSO has been appointed: John Dale. John can be contact by e-mail (John.Dale@notts.police.uk) or by phone (07971 784 181). Please note, however, that his number should not be used for reporting incidents - continue to use 999 if the incident is taking place, or 101 if is not an emergency or has already happened or there is information to pass on to Notts Police.

l Insp Hayley Crawford, newly-appointed neighbourhood policing inspector for the Bassetlaw area, writes a monthly blog, which can be found on the Notts Police website (www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/neighbourhood/bassetlaw-rural). “Rural crime is of great importance to me and our community,” she writes. In May, she met with inspectors from across the county border to discuss working together on tackling cross-border crime. The result of this was a Cross Border Rural Crime Operation with South Yorkshire and Derbyshire Police. The team included off-road bikes, dogs, and the Tactical Support Group. The results included stopping a van from South Yorkshire that had an angle grinder, often used for catalytic converter thefts, and 100 skeleton keys. Police also caught four people who attempted to steal a motorbike and were found in possession of two knives.

E-SCOOTERS: ILLEGAL ON ROADS AND PAVEMENTS

With the summer holidays rapidly approaching, Notts Police is reminding the owners of privately owned e-scooters that it is currently against the law to ride on a public road or pavement. They should only be used on private land for which the owner has permission to use. Anyone stopped by a Police Officer could result in a warning. Should the rider of an e-scooter be stopped for a second time, it could result in seizure of the e-scooter under Section 165 Road Traffic Act 1988.

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
housing advice services, which are telephone-based primarily but face-to-face appointments are also available
a menu of Befriending services – including group befriending, telephone befriending, face to face and peer befriending
the Staying Well Programme (6-week self-management course for people with a long-term condition) available both virtually and face to face
Get Out Get Active (GOGA) service encourages people to become more active and will continue to offer one-to-one support
home support service – a domiciliary service to help people who are just starting to struggle at home (this is a paid-for service).
minibus trips – including the newly launched lunch club trips.

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. In particular, they are looking for more local volunteer drivers to help people to get to health appointments and for shopping. Volunteers are paid 45p per mile for every mile they drive on behalf of the scheme.

For further details on any of the above please contact BAC on 01777 709650 or by e-mail (enquiries@actioncentre.org.uk) 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

Sunday 17 July

Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am

Sell It, Swap It, Give It (but don’t bin it!) event, Vet’s car park, Misterton. Set-up from 9.00am; pitch £2.50. Open to the public from 9.30am – 12 noon

Wednesday 20 July

Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am

Saturday 23 July

Misterton Library open, 9.30am – 12noon (also on 23 July)

Saturday 15 October

Room 21 swing band in concert, Misterton Parish Church, 3.00pm. Tickets £7.50 (under-16s £3) incl cream tea. Tickets on sale from 1 August

WEST STOCKWITH NEWS

Thursday 7 July 2022

Contact: 01427 891376

COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH: VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Notts Police is ready to train anyone wishing to become involved in the Community Speedwatch scheme. If interested, please complete the following details and e-mail (with the subject-line Community Speedwatch Interest): Name, Date of Birth, address, tel no, e-mail, parish, and whether interested in being a co-ordinator? Please e-mail either Gareth.Mitchell@Notts.Police.uk or James.Pickersgill@Notts.Police.uk.

Once there are around 10-12 volunteers, they will be in touch to organise a training session. This session will take around 2-3 hours and include a presentation before introduction to the equipment. So don’t moan about speeding through the village—get involved!

FINANCIAL HELP FOR THE OVER 60s

Households using oil for heating may not benefit from Government grants in the same way that users of gas and electricity do. Moreover, suppliers are said to be delivering only full tanks of fuel, not part tanks. For residents affected in this way, the Goodwin Charity may be able to make a one-off grant to those over 60, in the Misterton Ward. There is an application form on the BDC website (www.bassetlaw.gov.uk), e-mail: goodwin.charity@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533 249. All applications are dealt with in strict confidence. District Cllr Hazel Brand is a Trustee and is happy to provide further advice and guidance on applications. Applicants must wait for a decision of the Trustees before making a purchase as, generally, no monies can be paid retrospectively.

l District Cllr Hazel Brand has published a leaflet, Money Advice & Practical Help with the Cost of Living. If you would like a copy, it is available in Misterton Library or by calling Cllr Brand (tel: 891376). The leaflet is being updated and will be available in the Summer.