22nd April
MISTERTON NEWS
Thursday 21 April 2022
Contact: 01427 891376
FASHION SHOW WILL HELP HOSPICE
A Fashion Show on Tuesday 17 May will see clothes and accessories provided and modelled by supporters and staff of Bassetlaw Hospice – and, with all items for sale, proceeds of the Show will go to the Hospice. The Fashion Show is in the Methodist Hall, Misterton, at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale at the door: £3 each with light refreshments included.
Bassetlaw Hospice provides palliative care for patients, who have been diagnosed with cancer or a progressive long-term condition. It supports the patient and their families to achieve the best quality of life. Every year, the charity needs to raise funds to continue the services it provides.
FINANCIAL HELP FOR THE OVER 60s
The Goodwin Charity makes one-off grants to those over 60, living within the old Retford Rural District area, which includes Misterton. Financial assistance can be given towards a specific need, such as disability aids, household goods/furniture, bathroom aids, mobility aids, etc. There is an application form on the BDC website (www.bassetlaw.gov.uk), e-mail: goodwin.charity@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533 249. All applications are dealt with in strict confidence. District Cllr Hazel Brand is a Trustee and is happy to provide further advice and guidance on applications. Applicants must wait for a decision of the Trustees before getting work done or making a purchase as, generally, no monies can be paid retrospectively.
l District Cllr Hazel Brand has recently published a leaflet, Money Advice & Practical Help with the Cost of Living. It was distributed with her recent newsletter. If you have mislaid it and would like a copy, it is available in Misterton Library or by calling Cllr Brand (tel: 891376).
PARISH COUNCIL SUPPORTS POLLINATOR PROJECT
Insect pollinators are vital for ecosystem health and for global food security, with 75% of crop species, 35% of global crop production, and up to 88% of flowering plants dependent on insect pollinators to some extent. There has been an estimated loss of one third of pollinators. Their decline has been due to loss of habitat, pesticide use, climate change, and the spread of new parasites and predators.
Now Misterton Parish Council is running a pilot project this year this year – giving away a free packet of wildflower seeds. Enough to plant 1 sq metre or a couple of large plant pots. Plant the seeds soon to give bees and other insects somewhere to thrive. Bee kind! If this pilot project is successful, the Parish Council may look to run it again next year. The wildflower seeds can be collected from The Misterton Centre.
The project has been initiated by members of the joint Misterton & West Stockwith Parish Councils’ Green Group.
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
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
Friday 29 April
District Cllr Hazel Brand’s surgery, The Misterton Centre, 10.00-11.00am. By appointment only – ring 890646
Sunday 1 May
Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am
Tuesday 3 May
Misterton Gardeners Club re-starts, Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, 7.00pm. Speaker on container gardening
Wednesday 4 May
Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am
Saturday 7 May
Men’s breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together to talk about anything and everything!
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
Tuesday 10 May
Meeting of the Parish Council and AGM, Granary Room, Grove House Farm, 7.30pm
Thursday 12 May
Bassetlaw Community Minibus trip to Walkers Nursery in Blaxton, £15 per person. Call 01777 709650 for further information and to book
Saturday 14 May
Notts County Show, Newark Showground, 10.00am-5.00pm
Monday 16 May
Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church Room, 7.00pm
Tuesday 17 May
Fashion Show, Methodist Hall, 7.30pm. In aid of Bassetlaw Hospice. Tickets £3 at the door
Saturday 21 May
Coffee Morning in aid of Ukraine, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am – 12 noon
Saturday/Sunday 21/22 May
Art exhibition by members of local art group, Brushstrokes, Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Original art by local artists for sale, refreshments, raffle, free admission and parking
Exhibition on the theme of domestic abuse, Misterton Parish Church, Saturday 10.00am–4.00pm, Sunday 12 noon-4.00pm. Advice on training and victim support available
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 21 April 2022
Contact: 01427 891376
HANDYPERSON WANTED
West Stockwith Parish Council is looking for a 'handyman/woman/person' during the summer months for small jobs like weeding, sign cleaning, etc. If anyone is interested, please contact the Parish Clerk, Dave Harford (tel: 890294 or e-mail: WestStockwithPC@outlook.com), for a copy of the job description.
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING
The village’s Annual Church Meeting is on Tuesday 3 May at 6.30pm in the Parish Church. This is a chance for residents to hear what the Parish Church has achieved during the year. Elections will take place for churchwardens and members of the Parochial Church Council. To vote, residents must be on the Church’s Electoral Roll. Application forms for the Electoral Roll, etc are now in the Parish Church.
TRAFFIC THROUGH THE VILLAGE
The Parish Council is collecting evidence on problems with traffic through the narrow roads of Canal Lane and Main Street. Notts County Council’s highways department has been alerted and any future action will depend on the evidence gathered – so any residents with photographic or verbal evidence of traffic problems should contact the Parish, Clerk Dave Harford (tel: 890294 or e-mail: WestStockwithPC@outlook.com).
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
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
Friday 29 April
District Cllr Hazel Brand’s surgery, Village Hall, 9.00-9.45am. By appointment only – ring 890646
Sunday 1 May
Holy Communion, Beckingham Parish Church, 11.00am
Tuesday 3 May
Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church, 6.30pm
Wednesday 4 May
Midweek service of Morning Prayer, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00am
Saturday 7 May
Men’s breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together to talk about anything and everything!
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
Thursday 12 May
Bassetlaw Community Minibus trip to Walkers Nursery in Blaxton, £15 per person. Call 01777 709650 for further information and to book
Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council, Village Hall, 7.30pm
Saturday 14 May
Notts County Show, Newark Showground, 10.00am-5.00pm
Tuesday 17 May
Fashion Show, Misterton Methodist Hall, 7.30pm. In aid of Bassetlaw Hospice. Tickets £3 at the door