23rd February
Thursday 23 February 2023
Contact: 01427 891376
MISTERTON DAD TO ‘CYCLE ACROSS THE WORLD’ IN AID OF CHILD BEREAVEMENT (+ pic)
Misterton-based Ric Hart (pictured) aims to cycle 600 miles across the world, through many countries, in March. Every day, Monday to Friday, from early March he will cover 30 miles a day on his peloton, aiming to hit the 600-mile mark on Friday 31 March. Ric has a JustGiving page for anyone wishing to sponsor him: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richart
This challenge is in memory of Jade, Ric’s late wife, who died hours after childbirth in 2018, and also for his son, Hugo. Ric explains: “I am so proud of how far Hugo has come and the beautiful boy he is growing up to be. All the proceeds raised will go to the Children's Bereavement Centre in Newark, which I have worked with before with my children’s bereavement books. I hope I can raise as much as possible so any donation counts. Alongside my busy life, 30 miles every day is achievable.”
Ric will be posting details of his journey as he heads towards the ‘destination’ on his Instagram (@richardhart786)
CALLING CRAFTERS TO RETFORD’S BIG MARKET
Big Market Day on Saturday 18 March features a special opportunity for crafters to have their own stall at a special rate. From 8.30am, there’s the craft market, farmers’ market, regular Saturday market – and the added attractions of a stilt-walking Easter bunny, and the Hathersage brass band. Crafters should call 07725 768 392 on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays or visit ww.bassetlaw.gov.uk/business-advice/online-business-services/
CHURCH’S ANNUAL MEETING
Misterton Parish Church will hold its Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) on Monday 24 April at 7.00pm in the Church Room. Forms are now available in Church (on a table at the rear of the pews) for nomination to the Electoral Roll, to elect Churchwardens, and to join the Parochial Church Council (PCC). Each of the forms gives details of qualifying criteria. The Church is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm daily. If closed, the forms are on the Parish Resources website (www.parishresources.org.uk/pccs/apcms/) or ring the PCC Secretary, Hazel Brand, on (01427) 891376.
THINK ‘WIDEN’ TO PREVENT BURGLARY
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of us are worried about our home being broken into, according to Neighbourhood Watch. Yet there are simple, proven measures we can all take to halve our chances of being burgled. The measures spell the word ‘WIDEN’:
- Windows locked
- Interior lights on a timer
- Doors double locked or deadlocked
- Exterior lights on a sensor
- Neighbours - keep an eye out.
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
2nd Tuesday each month
Coffee morning, Church Room, 10.30am. Freshly baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle
Thursday/Friday 2/3 March
Ellicar Gardens, Gringley, fund-raiser for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims, 11.00am – 4.00pm. Details and directions, see www.ellicar.co.uk or Facebook page @ Ellicar Pools and Landscapes
Thursday 2 March
Coffee Morning in the Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am. Weekly - all welcome
Mobile community shop, 10.30am – 12 noon, outside the Parish Church
Sunday 5 March
Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am
Wednesday 8 March
Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am (note change of venue until Easter)
An evening of entertainment, West Stockwith Parish Church, 7.30pm. Suggested donation £6, includes a drink. Call 07500 043 842 for tickets
Tuesday 14 March
Meeting of Misterton Parish Council, Granary Room, Grove Farm, 7.30pm
Saturday 18 March
Big Market Day, Retford, from 8.30am. With craft market, farmers’ market, stilt-walking Easter bunny, and Hathersage brass band
Monday 20 March
Pre-season meeting of Misterton Bowls Club, Sports Field clubhouse, 7.00pm. Anyone interested in joining will be warmly welcomed
Friday 31 March
Easter Bingo, Church Room, Misterton. Eyes down at 7.00pm. Lots of Easter-y prizes!
Saturday 22 April
Open Day at Misterton Bowls Club from 2.00pm. All welcome to come along and have a go - it’s a sport for all ages
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 23 February 2023
Contact: 01427 891376
CHURCH CONCERT SERIES BEGINS IN MARCH
Tickets are now available for the first of West Stockwith’s season of concerts, beginning on Wednesday 8 March. That’s when story-teller Susan Hollingworth, accompanied by Andrea Jefferies and Caroline Clemmow, pianist, will perform Paddington’s first concert, Albert and the Lion, and items from Façade. The performance is at 7.30pm in the Parish Church. A suggested donation is £6, which includes a drink. Tickets are available by calling 07500 043 842 or at the door.
l Work has begun on roof repairs at the Church but the Church Council is now raising funds to carry out interior repairs and decoration. So the next date in the concert series is Sunday 9 July with a performance by the Lydian Singers. Further details will follow.
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
2nd Tuesday each month
Coffee morning, Church Room, Misterton, 10.30am. Freshly baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle
Thursday/Friday 2/3 March
Ellicar Gardens, Gringley, fund-raiser for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims, 11.00am – 4.00pm. Details and directions, see www.ellicar.co.uk or Facebook page @ Ellicar Pools and Landscapes
Thursday 2 March
Coffee Morning in the Methodist Hall, Misterton, 10.00-11.00am. Weekly - all welcome
Mobile community shop, 10.30am – 12 noon, outside the Parish Church
Sunday 5 March
Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am
Wednesday 8 March
Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am (note change of venue until Easter)
Service at Southmoor Lodge, 3.00pm
An evening of entertainment, West Stockwith Parish Church, 7.30pm. Suggested donation £6, includes a drink. Call 07500 043 842 for tickets
Thursday 9 March
Meeting of West Stockwith Parish Council Village Hall, 7.30pm with open session for residents at 7.15pm
Saturday 18 March
Big Market Day, Retford, from 8.30am. With craft market, farmers’ market, stilt-walking Easter bunny, and Hathersage brass band
Monday 20 March
Pre-season meeting of Misterton Bowls Club, Sports Field clubhouse, 7.00pm. Anyone interested in joining will be warmly welcomed
Saturday 22 April
Open Day at Misterton Bowls Club from 2.00pm. All welcome to come along and have a go - it’s a sport for all ages