3rd March
Thursday 2 March 2023
Contact: 01427 891376
PARKING ROUND THE SCHOOL (+pic)
Notts Police will be visiting the school after complaints about parking on Grovewood Road and Amcott Avenue. This includes parking too close to the corner between Grovewood Road and Fox Covert Lane, meaning that, when heading south, there is a blind bend. In addition, the Highway Code (Rule 243) says that drivers should not stop or park:
- near to the entrance of a school
- in front of an entrance to someone else's property
- within ten (10) metres (32 feet) near junctions or corners
- anywhere that the kerb has been lowered.
Recent complaints have also been about parking on the pavement on Amcott Avenue. It is an offence to obstruct the pavement and parking fully on the pavement means pedestrians, users of mobility scooters, people with visual difficulties, those pushing a pram or buggy, have to walk in the road. Those affected by inconsiderate parking have been asked to take photos (showing the registration plate) and send them to the Police.
ADVICE ON FLOODING
It may have been an exceptionally dry Winter, continuing into Spring, but the area can be prone to flooding, whether from river or surface water. This means being prepared. Bassetlaw District Council (BDC) has produced a leaflet outlining eight ways to be prepared, what to do during and after a flood, and who does what during a flood. The leaflet is accompanied by a personal flood plan. Copies are available at The Misterton Centre or on the BDC website (www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/flooding/flooding-in-bassetlaw/).
● Heavy rain in November meant the sewage system could not cope and effluent arose in residents’ gardens. This is a long-standing problem that Severn Trent is well aware of. The advice from BDC is always to report such incidents, and send photos if possible. It is only by everyone reporting incidents that the problem rises up the water authority’s ‘To do’ list.
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 9 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 12 March
Holy Communion, Clayworth Parish Church, 11.00am
Tuesday 14 March
Meeting of Misterton Parish Council, Granary Room, Grove Farm, 7.30pm
Wednesday 15 March
Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am (note change of venue until Easter)
Saturday 18 March
Big Market Day, Retford, from 8.30am. With craft market, farmers’ market, stilt-walking Easter bunny, and Hathersage brass band
Sunday 19 March
Mothering Sunday service of Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am
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
Soprano Catherine McGowan in concert, Austerfield Parish Church, 7.00pm. Tickets £20 incl cheese and wine from Kay (07507 334 330
Monday 24 April
Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church Room, 7.00pm
Saturday 29 April
History Walk & Talk, Milton and West Markham, 10.00am. Bookings: talksandtours@gmail.com or call 07950 167 821
Sunday 7 May
Family Fun Day to celebrate King Charles’ coronation, Old School Field, 12noon – 4.00pm
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 23 February 2023
Contact: 01427 891376
MOTHERING SUNDAY CANAL TRIP (+ pic)
Special Mothering Sunday canal trips are on offer on Sunday 19 March, 40-minute narrowboat cruises on the Seth Ellis along the Chesterfield Canal from The Chequers Inn at Ranby. This trip takes in the sights of the village from a different angle and goes under the A1 bridge. It does not include a lock. There are scenic views along the way as well as wildlife to discover. And there’s the chance to steer the boat. Hot drinks are available at a small cost. Passengers are welcome to bring a small picnic or snack if they wish. All trips are crewed by qualified volunteers of the Chesterfield Canal Trust, which is a registered charity, and the profits go towards the restoration of the last few miles of the Chesterfield Canal. To book, go to chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk/trip-boats/the-seth-ellis-ranby/ (all bookings and payments are online).
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 9 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
Meeting of West Stockwith Parish Council Village Hall, 7.30pm with open session for residents at 7.15pm
Sunday 12 March
Holy Communion, Clayworth Parish Church, 11.00am
Wednesday 15 March
Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am (note change of venue until Easter)
Saturday 18 March
Big Market Day, Retford, from 8.30am. With craft market, farmers’ market, stilt-walking Easter bunny, and Hathersage brass band
Sunday 19 March
Mothering Sunday service of Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am
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
Soprano Catherine McGowan in concert, Austerfield Parish Church, 7.00pm. Tickets £20 incl cheese and wine from Kay (07507 334 330
Tuesday 25 April
Annual Parochial Church Meeting, St Mary’s Parish Church, 6.30pm
Saturday 29 April
History Walk & Talk, Milton and West Markham, 10.00am. Bookings: talksandtours@gmail.com or call 07950 167 821