Misterton & West Stockwith village news

24th March 2022

Thursday 24 March 2022

Contact: 01427 891376

PARISH COUNCILLOR WINS AWARD

Parish Councillor, Alex Myers, was nominated for a Bassetlaw Achiever's Award for the contribution he makes to the community, over and above the tasks that fall to parish councillors. He received his award at a ceremony this month (Wednesday 16 March) from Chair of the District Council, Cllr Jack Bowker.

Among the many additional tasks he takes on, Alex leads the work required to hold the annual switch-on of Christmas lights; this year, he is organising the refurbishment and re-planting of Jubilee Garden in readiness for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. He was nominated by District Cllr Hazel Brand in recognition of his

support to the community, and his dedication and hard work in the parish.

DANCE SCHOOL BACK ON STAGE

Pupils of Misterton’s dance school took to the stage for a sell-out show, two years after last being able to perform in public. #ThisGirlCan saw 65 girls of the Everett-Fox School of Dance present their interpretation of 35 popular songs, ranging from Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody to Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off at the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough (18-20 March). Pictured are pupils of the production group, who are off to Disneyland in Paris next month to take part in the Disney Performing Arts Onstage initiative.

SPRING TABLE-TOP SALE

Misterton Gardeners Club is holding a table-top sale on Saturday 9 April in the Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. On offer will be plants and garden pots as well as arts and crafts, cards, cakes, and ‘second time around’ goods. There will be a raffle and refreshments available. Free entry and free parking so drop in and get something to freshen up your garden or home.

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

Saturday 2 April

Men’s breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together to talk about anything and everything!

Sunday 3 April

Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am

Wednesday 6 April

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

Friday 8 April

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

Saturday 9 April

Table-top sale run by Misterton Gardeners Club, Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday 23 April

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

Sunday 8 May

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration concert, West Stockwith Parish Church, 2.00pm. Tickets £6 (£3 for under-16s) include a cream tea and available at the door or call 07500 043 842 to book

WEST STOCKWITH NEWS

Thursday 24 March 2022

Contact: 01427 891376

ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY

The village’s Annual Assembly is on Thursday 7 April in the Village Hall. The time of the evening meeting is to be confirmed. This is a chance for residents to hear what the Parish Council and other village organisations have achieved during the year, and to see the Council’s financial position.

The Assembly is followed by a meeting of the Parish Council. There are vacancies for councillors so anyone interested in the village, who would like to play a part in its future should contact the Clerk on 890294 or e-mail WestStockwithPC@outlook.com

LAST CHANCE TO SEE LOCAL ARTISTS’ WORK

Amateur artists from West Stockwith and Misterton, who are members of Brushstrokes, are exhibiting their work in Bassetlaw Museum – but the exhibition ends on Saturday 2 April. Much of the work was completed during lockdown, but the group is not back meeting in person and has a local exhibition on Saturday/Sunday 20/21 May.