Misterton & West Stockwith village news

20th April

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MISTERTON NEWS          

Thursday 20 April 2023

Contact: 01427 891376

 

LIBRARY'S EASTER EGG HUNT A GREAT SUCCESS! (+ pic)

Sixty Easter chicks that had ‘escaped’ from Misterton Library were found and     exchanged for crème eggs. But too many children to count turned up at the Library for an Easter egg hunt where activities were laid on for children. Pictured is 6-year-old Azalea Crossley—hard at work at an Easter activity. Refreshments were provided - many thanks to everyone who supported the event and to the Library volunteers for all their hard work to make it happen.

The Library has an extensive range of books for youngsters so come along any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon between 2.00-5.00pm, or on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings, 9.30am-12.30pm.

● Misterton Library will again be taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge, this year called Ready, Set, Read! It invites children, aged 4 to 11, to read six or more library books between Saturday 8 July and Sunday 3 September. There are rewards for each book read, with a medal and certificate for every child who completes the Challenge. This year, children join the team (and their animal mascots) as they weave their way through an obstacle course. There will be more information in the Library nearer the time. 

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH CHATSWORTH GARDENERS

Mick Brown, Chatsworth’s Production Garden Manager, will go behind the horticultural scenes and look at the fruit, veg, and flowers at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. On Wednesday 10 May, he will meet members of Everton, Gringley, and Misterton Gardeners Clubs at Gringley Community Centre at 7.30pm. The event is open to non-members but all tickets (£10 inc tea and cake) must be pre-booked. Call Sandra on 07808 480 892 to book.

TIME TO WATCH OUT FOR TICKS

As the weather improves and we head out into our gardens and the countryside, it’s time to watch out for ticks. Ticks can be found all over the UK - in woodland, heathland, long grass, and even parks and gardens. A bite by a tick can lead to Lyme Disease, which can have severe consequences. A Misterton resident, who suffered a tick bite, has only just started to get the treatment he needs - after four years of suffering a range of unpleasant symptoms. So wake up to ticks! For more information on the signs of a tick bite, symptoms, and treatment, go to the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

SPRING SALE AND COFFEE MORNING

Misterton Parish Church is holding a Spring sale – a chance to get rid of items no linger needed after a Spring clean! It’s on Saturday 20 May from 10.00am to 12 noon, setting up from 9.00am. Stalls are available (a donation towards costs is requested) and is open to all: plants, bric a brac, jumble, cakes—all welcome! Call 891376 to book.

● Paperback books are welcome for the free book exchange in the Church. Good-quality hardback books can be given to the Library.

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.ukFurther 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 27 April

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am. Weekly - all welcome

Mobile community shop, 10.30am – 12 noon, outside the Parish Church

Saturday 29 April

Misterton village litter-pick. Meet at The Misterton Centre, 10.00am. Light refreshments for volunteers in the Red Hart afterwards

Sunday 30 April

Holy Communion, West Stockwith Parish Church, 11.00am, with refreshments afterwards

Closing date for comments on Misterton Parish Church’s redevelopment plans

Wednesday 3 May

Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am (note change of venue until Whitsun)

Sunday 7 May

Coronation service, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am

Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am

Coronation Family Fun Day for Misterton residents, Old School Field, 12 noon to 4.00pm

Wednesday 10 May

Talk on Chatsworth’s fruit, veg, and flowers, Gringley Community Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 inc tea and cake from Sandra on 07808 480892. Organised by Everton, Gringley & Misterton Gardeners Clubs – non-members welcome

Tuesday 16 May

Annual Meeting of Misterton Parish Council, Granary Room, Grove Farm, 7.30pm

Saturday 20 May

Spring Coffee Morning, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am to 12 noon

Saturday 1 July

Misterton Gala, Old School Field, 12 noon to 5.00pm. Entry £3 for adults (accompanied children free); stalls £10. To book a stall, call Nikki on 891629.

 

WEST STOCKWITH NEWS

Thursday 20 April 2023

Contact: 01427 891376

PARISH ASSEMBLY

The Parish Assembly and monthly meeting of the Parish Council was on Thursday 13 April in the Gertrude Morris Memorial Hall. Chair, Cllr Sue Harford, outlined the achievements in 2022/23 at the Parish Assembly, which will be her last as Chair of the Council. The Parish Council was asked by the Village Hall committee to take over the ownership of the building due to their age profile and the lack of volunteers. The transfer of responsibility, with the Parish Council assuming the role of sole trustee, took place on 1 January 2023. Further key points from the annual review will be included in a future residents’ newsletter.

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.ukFurther 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 27 April

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 30 April

Holy Communion, West Stockwith Parish Church, 11.00am, with refreshments afterwards

Tuesday 2 May

Village litter pick, Malt Kiln, 6.00pm

Wednesday 3 May

Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am (note change of venue until Whitsun)

Saturday 6 May

Coronation tea for pre-booked West Stockwith residents, Village Hall, 2.00-5.00pm 

Sunday 7 May

Coronation service, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am

Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am

Wednesday 10 May

Talk on Chatsworth’s fruit, veg, and flowers, Gringley Community Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 inc tea and cake from Sandra on 07808 480892. Organised by Everton, Gringley & Misterton Gardeners Clubs – non-members welcome

Thursday 11 May

Annual Meeting of West Stockwith Parish Council, Village Hall, 7.30pm

Saturday 20 May

Spring Coffee Morning, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am to 12 noon

Saturday 3 June

Men’s Breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am (not meeting in May due to bank holidays). Call 891376 for information