Misterton & West Stockwith village news

10th November

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Thursday 9 November 2023

Contact: 01427 891376

SWITCHING ON THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (+ pic)

This year’s Christmas Lights switch-on is on Friday 1 December at 6.00pm, so get your Christmas jumper out of storage and join us at Church Meadow for mulled wine and drinks for children, courtesy of the Parish Council. There’s a selection of local stallholders – anyone wanting a space should contact Nikki on 891629 or nikki.jaggard-smith@misterton-notts-pc.gov.uk. Santa will be there so come along and say hello and give him your Christmas list!

The Christmas fund-raising group, Sparkles, has ceased operations and has passed its lamp-post motifs to the Council last month. But it was too late for the Council to get them checked and apply for a licence this year, but councillors will assess in January what needs to be done for next Christmas.

Alongside the lights switch-on is a Christmas Tree Festival. Pictured is last year’s winning tree. Everyone - individuals, organisations, and businesses - is invited to enter. Dress a Christmas tree, which will be on display in the Parish Church from Friday 1 December for the weekend. The height of the tree should not be more than four feet (1.25metres). Any lights should be battery powered. Please include the name of your 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. Bring trees to the Parish Church between 2.00-4.00pm on Friday 1 December. There's a chance to win a prize for the best-dressed entry. There’s another chance for people to see the Christmas Tree entries on Saturday 2 December (during the Church’s annual Christmas Coffee Morning from 10.00am to 12noon).

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Small Business Saturday on 2 December is a chance to show appreciation for the small businesses that contribute to our community. In Misterton, Grove House Stables (GHS) LLP, which has previously been recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 Small Business Saturday organisations, invites local businesses to have a stall in its meeting room (£10 per stall), 10.00am-4.00pm. To take up this offer, call 890802 to reserve a space. Bassetlaw District Councill will be present with a range of information on its support for businesses.

GHS is also having an open day, where staff will be demonstrating a range of different activities and hosting different businesses and charities, celebrating the diversity and talents of our local small business community. Customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses: online, in offices, and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and giving discounts. Politicians, including the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition have all publicly supported Small Business Saturday.

VILLAGE MAGAZINE GETS NATIONAL AWARD

A magazine dedicated to what’s going on in Misterton and West Stockwith – and things of interest to local residents from the local area – has won the bronze award in a national competition for parish publications. Commenting on Misterton & West Stockwith Parish News, the judges said: “Nice title and font and consistent appearance. Nice and ‘crisp’ and contrasty. Overall – a very readable and professional publication”.

Edited by Hazel Brand, she commented: “This is a team effort. Without contributions from so many organisations and individuals, month after month, Parish News wouldn't be what it is today—a real community publication. So thanks to everyone for their ongoing support.” Parish News (60p per issue) is delivered free to subscribers (call 891376 to sign up) or is on sale in Misterton Post Office – just ask at the counter.

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, BAC is 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 16 November

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am

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

Saturday/Sunday 18/19 November

Babworth arts festival, Babworth Church, 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday and 12 noon to 4.00pm on Sunday

Sunday 19 November

Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am

Wednesday 22 November

Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, 10.00am

Rhyme Time for pre-school children and families, every Wednesday, Misterton Library, 2.30-3.15pm

Saturday 25 November

Christmas Bazaar, Methodist Hall, Misterton, from 11.00am. Food served from 11.30am

Sunday 26 November

Retford Christmas Market and Christmas lights switch-on, Market Square. Entertainment all day from 10.30am with Elton John tribute band at 5.00pm

Friday 1 December

Christmas lights switch-on, Church Meadow, and Christmas Tree Festival, Parish Church, 6.00pm

Saturday 2 December

Christmas Coffee Morning, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am-12 noon. Stalls, raffle, seasonal refreshments, and live music from Isle Play It. Another chance to see the Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas trips on the Chesterfield Canal from Chequers Inn, Ranby, begin. Other routes and various dates/times throughout December. Information and to book: chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Small Business Saturday event, Granary Room, Grove House Farm, 10.00am-4.00pm (call 890802 to book a stall)

Thursday 7 December

Wreath-making, Village Hall, West Stockwith, 7.00pm. Contact Sue to book (07789 545 908)

Friday 8 December

Christmas Bingo, Church Room, eyes down at 7.00pm

Saturday 9 December

Christmas Craft Fayre - buy original gifts for Christmas: art, crafts, preserves, cards – and more, Church Room, Misterton, 11.00am-3.00pm.

WEST STOCKWITH NEWS

Thursday 9 November 2023

Contact: 01427 891376

BOOST FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Local businesses can get a significant boost to their growth plans, thanks to the launch of the Bassetlaw Accelerator project. The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and East Midlands Chamber. The programme offers Bassetlaw businesses:

business adviser support
training
access to finance, including specialised consultancy through growth voucher support and grants
networks for collaboration with fellow businesses, including through the national Help to Grow: Management Course, North Nottinghamshire Manufacturing Network and Retford Business Forum.

Businesses are invited to hear about support on offer at the Bassetlaw Accelerator launch event on Monday 13 November at Retford Enterprise Centre. Businesses wishing to learn more about the Accelerator project in Bassetlaw can do so by signing up to the 13 November event or visiting the programme (programme (www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk/accelerator/) and choosing Bassetlaw as their district.

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.

DIARY DATES

2nd Tuesday each month

Coffee morning, Church Room, Misterton, 10.30am. Freshly baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle

Thursday 16 November

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Hall, Misterton,10.00-11.00am

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

Sunday 19 November

Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am

Wednesday 22 November

Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, Misterton, 10.00am

Saturday 25 November

Christmas Bazaar, Methodist Hall, Misterton, 11.00 am. Various stalls, food served

from 11.30am