11th November
Thursday 10 November 2022
Contact: 01427 891376
MOBILE SHOP TO CONTINUE INTO NEW YEAR (pic)
Bassetlaw Food Bank’s mobile shop, offering knock-down prices for a range of food and household products, will be visiting Misterton every Thursday right through to Spring (but not on Thursday 29 December). The project is funded by Bassetlaw District Council, the National Lottery, and Feeding Britain, a charity that aims to eliminate hunger.
Membership of the mobile shop scheme is free: ask at the mobile shop or apply online (bassetlawfoodbank.org). It is open to anyone and offers 10 food cupboard staples, toiletries, and cleaning products for £4; 15 items for £6; and 20 items for £8. The mobile shop parks up on The Pudge (outside the Parish Church) on Thursdays from 10.30am to 12 noon. Pictured is the distinctive yellow van with organiser and driver, Kirsty.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL – ENTER THE COMPETITION!
As part of its Christmas lights festivities, Misterton Parish Council is organising a Christmas Tree Festival. Everyone - individuals, organisations, and businesses - is invited to enter a decorated tree. Bring the tree, which will be on display in the Parish Church from Friday 2 December during the lights switch-on (6.00-8.00pm), to the Parish Church on Friday 2 December between 2.00-4.00pm. Dree it in any way you wish as long as it has a Christmas theme! The height of the tree should not be more than four feet (1.25m). Any lights should be battery powered. Please include your name, and organisation or business, on a sheet of card or paper no bigger than A4, with any other information you want to give. This will be displayed with the tree.
There's a chance to win a prize for the best-dressed tree. And there’s another chance for people to see the Christmas Tree entries on Saturday 3 December (during the Parish Church’s annual Christmas Coffee Morning from 10.00am to 12 noon).
MISTERTON REVIEW NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Households in Misterton have received a leaflet about the first review of the Neighbourhood Plan, which was agreed in a village referendum in September 2019. The five development sites are not up for discussion, but the first review sees some other changes, such as suggestions for the future of the Newell’s site, retaining key views and significant green gaps, and design guidelines.
The closing date for comments on the Misterton Review Neighbourhood Plan (MRNP) is Friday 16 December. Go to www.misterton-notts-pc.gov.uk to read the MRNP; e-mail the Parish Clerk to have your say. Or call into Misterton Library during opening hours (Tuesday and Thursday 2.00-5.00pm, and Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm) to see a hard copy.
GREEN GROUP TO PRODUCE ENERGY-SAVING ADVICE
The Green Group, a joint venture between Misterton and West Stockwith Parish Councils, is producing a guide on ways to save energy – and save money. If anyone has energy-saving tips to share, that could be included in the guide, please send them to hazel.brand@cllr.bassetlaw.gov.uk. The guide is expected to be ready for distribution later this month.
BASSETLAW ACTION CENTRE: UPDATE
Bassetlaw Action Centre (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
DIARY DATES
Daily
Beckingham, Clayworth, Gringley, Misterton, and West Stockwith parish churches now open daily for private prayer, 10.00am to 4.00pm
2nd Tuesday each month
Coffee morning, Church Room, 10.30am. Freshly baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle
Thursday 17 November
Coffee Morning, Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am. Held every week - all welcome
Friday 18 November
Surgery by District Cllr Hazel Brand, The Misterton Centre, 10.00-11.00am. Note change of date! Ring 890646 for an appointment
Beetle Drive, Misterton Methodist Hall, 6.30pm. In aid of Misterton Bowls Club – full instructions given if you’ve never played before
Saturday 19 November
Art & Craft Christmas Fayre, Church Room, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Original art and crafts for sale
Babworth Arts Festival, Babworth Parish Church, 10.00am–4.00pm. Also open on Sunday 20 November, 12 noon-4.00pm
Sunday 20 November
Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am
Wednesday 23 November
Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am
Saturday 26 November
Misterton Library open, 9.30am – 12 noon (then on Saturday 10 December)
Christmas Bazaar, Methodist Hall, 11.00am-1.30pm; lunch served from 11.30am. Various stalls
Sunday 27 November
All-day Christmas events with Christmas lights switch-on, Market Square, Retford, 5.00pm
Friday 2 December
Switch-on of Misterton Christmas lights, Church Meadow, and Windmill Garden, 6.00pm
Sunday 11 December
Carols by Candlelight, Parish Church, 6.30pm
Wednesday 14 December
Bassetlaw minibus trip to Walker’s Garden Centre, Blaxton, £16.50. For information or to book, call Bassetlaw Action Centre on 01777 709650
Carol Service at Southmoor Lodge, 3.00pm
Friday 16 December
Closing date for comments on the Misterton Review Neighbourhood Plan (MRNP). Go to www.misterton-notts-pc.gov.uk to read the MRNP; e-mail the Parish Clerk to have your say
Saturday 14 January 2023
Lunch and entertainment for Misterton pensioners. Details to follow
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 10 November 2022
Contact: 01427 891376
DEADLINE CLOSE FOR EXTRA £150 FUEL PAYMENTS
Residents, who were not previously eligible to claim £150 to cover rising fuel bills as part of the Government’s Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme, have until the end of November to apply for additional funding. Bassetlaw District Council (BDC) launched a second Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme in September and the deadline for applications is Wednesday 30 November.
The Council has already made payments of £150 to all of eligible residents as part of the main scheme. To apply for the Council’s Local Discretionary Scheme, please visit https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/ct-energyrebate
Anyone without access to the internet can contact the Council Tax team by phone (01909 533 533) to provide all the information needed to process the application.
Security checks will be made before payment, which can take up to 10 days. Please be aware of scams. BDC staff will always make some security checks before confirming any bank details.
BASSETLAW ACTION CENTRE: UPDATE
Bassetlaw Action Centre (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, Misterton, and West Stockwith parish churches now open daily for private prayer, 10.00am to 4.00pm
2nd Tuesday each month
Coffee morning, Church Room, 10.30am. Freshly baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle
Thursday 17 November
Coffee Morning, Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am. Held every week - all welcome
Friday 18 November
Surgery by District Cllr Hazel Brand, Village Hall, 9.00-9.45am. Note change of date! Ring 890646 for an appointment
Beetle Drive, Misterton Methodist Hall, 6.30pm. In aid of Misterton Bowls Club – full instructions given if you’ve never played before!
Saturday 19 November
Art & Craft Christmas Fayre, Church Room, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Original art and crafts for sale
Babworth Arts Festival, Babworth Parish Church, 10.00am–4.00pm. Also open on Sunday 20 November, 12 noon-4.00pm
Sunday 20 November
Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am
Wednesday 23 November
Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am
Saturday 26 November
Misterton Library open, 9.30am – 12noon (then on Saturday 10 December)
Christmas Bazaar, Methodist Hall, 11.00am-1.30pm; lunch served from 11.30am. Various stalls
Sunday 27 November
All-day Christmas events with Christmas lights switch-on, Market Square, Retford, 5.00pm
Sunday 3 December
Christmas lights switch-on and Christmas Fayre, Malt Kiln. Details to follow