Misterton & West Stockwith village news

11th March

PARISH COUNCIL COMMITS TO SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIANS

At the March meeting of Misterton Parish Council, it was proposed that Misterton Parish Council, on behalf of the community, commits to playing our part to help with the resettlement of any refugees from Ukraine: be that with school or education, if in the need for help from the Food Bank, with clothing, bedding, or furniture, etc. In fact, whatever they need and for however long they need it. The proposal was unanimously approved.

Notts County Council is responsible for co-ordinating refugee dispersal within the county. Refugees tend to be sent to areas where there are already people of their own nationality. However, it is perfectly possible that Bassetlaw will be asked to house some Ukrainian refugees, who may end up in Misterton as there is a quantity of social housing in the village.

MAKE THE MOST OF MOTHER’S DAY

There’s a service for Mother’s Day at Misterton Parish Church on Sunday 27 March at 11.00am. It’s an opportunity to thank mothers for all they do and have done – and fathers will get a mention, too. All ladies attending will get a spray of flowers – and there’s cake and coffee (or tea) after the service. All are welcome!

UNITED BENEFICE FORMED WHILE SEARCH FOR NEW VICAR CONTINUES

The parishes of Beckingham, Clayworth, Gringley, Misterton, and West Stockwith have had the formal approval of Southwell’s Bishop’s Council to combine as a united benefice—the Oswaldbeck Benefice. In line with the proposal submitted to Bishop’s Council, elections to the united council will be held at the next Annual Parochial Church Meetings in April and May.

Meanwhile, the search for a new vicar continues. The parishes of the Oswaldbeck Benefice have submitted to the Diocese their Benefice Profile, which describes the parishes and the sort of person they want to fill the clergy vacancy. A representative from each parish will form an interview panel—and there will be an event when all church council members and others can meet the applicant(s). A possible interview date is in May; further details will follow.

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

To Saturday 2 April

Misterton & West Stockwith art group’s exhibition, Bassetlaw Museum, Monday-Saturday 10.00am-4.30pm

Daily

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

Thursdays

Beckingham Parish Church open for private prayer, 10.30am – 3.30pm

Friday-Sunday 18-20 March

Annual showcase of dance by pupils of Everett-Fox School of Dance, Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough. Tickets from £10; phone to book (01427 676655) or book online (trinityartscentre.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173620981)

Sunday 20 March

Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am

Wednesday 23 March

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

Friday 25 March

Surgery with District Cllr Hazel Brand, The Misterton Centre, 10.00-11.00am. By appointment – ring 890646 to book

Saturday 26 March

Performance of Mozart’s Requiem, All Saints’ Church, Gainsborough. Tickets £12.50 (£2.00 under-14s) from www.wegottickets.com or at the door

Sunday 27 March

Service for Mother’s Day, Misterton Parish Church, 11.00am. Cake and coffee (or tea) afterwards

Friday 8 April

Easter Bingo, Church Room, Misterton. Eyes down at 7.00pm. Lots of Easter-y prizes!

Saturday 23 April

Misterton Bowls Club’s open day, Sports Field, 2.00-4.00pm

VILLAGE CONCERT IS EARLY START TO JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS (+ pic)

Lincoln Pro Musica are the guests at a special concert to make an early start to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The concert on Sunday 8 May at 2.00pm will be accompanied by a cream tea. Tickets are £6 (£3 for under-16s) available at the door or call 07500 043 842 to book. The orchestra has played to a packed house in West Stockwith before (pictured in 2016) and is a regular fixture in the area, joining Gainsborough Choral Society for a performance of Mozart’s Requiem later this month.