Misterton & West Stockwith village news

5th April

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Thursday 4 April 2024

EASTER EGG HUNT HAS RECORD ATTENDANCE (+ 2 pix)

Over 50 children are estimated to have taken part in the Easter egg hunt. A number of rabbits ‘escaped’ from the Library; when returned, the child was given a crème egg. Alongside this was a range of other Eastery activities, including face-painting. Many thanks to the volunteers running Misterton Library for organising this successful event, with seven new Library users recruited. Pictured are children writing about the escaped rabbits, and the winners of some of the Eastery prizes.

PARKING OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL

Parking outside school is making it unsafe. Parking directly in front of the school gate is causing traffic to back up and increasing the volume of traffic outside the school. Staff are also struggling to get into the school drive.

The rules are there to keep everyone safe, especially our children. Joanne, the crossing patrol, needs to be able to see children as they walk towards the crossing.

The Police Community Support Officers will be visiting and dealing with any cars parked in the wrong place, and on pavements. The Highway Code says: “You MUST NOT wait or park, or stop to set down and pick up passengers, on school entrance markings.” (Highway Code rule 238, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.) There is much more on parking advice in the Highway Code, which can be found online (www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code).

MISTERTON ENTERS BEST-KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION: NO FLY-POSTING!

Misterton is entering the Best-Kept Village Competition this year – so help keep Misterton tidy by removing unauthorised fly-posting. Fly-posting is unlawful. Any sign, placard, notice, leaflet, banner, or anything similar that can be seen from the highway or any public place may (with the exception of planning application notices) are classed as fly-posting. Bassetlaw District Council has a fly-posting policy and items may be removed by Council officers or the Highways Authority. A fixed penalty notice may be issued or the fly-poster may be liable to prosecution.

The District Council’s fly-posting policy has been developed to support its commitment to creating decent and clean neighbourhoods and to take enforcement action against anti-social behaviour and environmental crime. Fly-posting is illegal: it is not only unsightly, but also gives an impression of neglect and can attract other forms of vandalism and anti-social behaviour leading to the decline of an area. Fly-posting creates litter, which spoils the environment; it is a form of illegal advertising that puts those who advertise legally at an unfair disadvantage. Finally, it can obscure important traffic signs or create an obstruction to pedestrians and/or motorists. A business or organisation may advertise on its own premises providing there is nothing to distract drivers.

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

Mondays

Poppy-making craft group, The Misterton Centre & Library, 10.00-11.30am

2nd Tuesday each month

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

Tuesday 9 April

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

Thursday 11 April

Learn to cycle safely session, Sports Field, Misterton, 9.30-11.00am or 11.00am-12/30pm. Ring 01909 533 533 for further details and to book

Coffee Morning, Misterton Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am

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

Sunday 14 April

Service of Holy Communion, Clayworth Parish Church, 11.00am

Wednesday 17 April

Service of Morning Prayer, Church Room, 10.00am

Rhyme & Play Time, Misterton Library, 2.30-3.15pm

Saturday 27 April

20^th anniversary celebration of Five Villages First Responders, Methodist Hall, Misterton, 10.00am-1.00pm

Monday 30 April

Closing date for nominations for Misterton Parish Council’s Village Champion awards

Saturday 11 May

Art exhibition by local art group, Brushstrokes, Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, 11.00am-3.00pm

Thursday 6 June

Commemoration of the 80^th anniversary of the D-Day landings, 6.00pm old school field then Jubilee Garden, 8.00pm

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ENERGY FROM WASTE: OPEN DAY

Energy from Waste is an open day on Saturday 25 May with a chance to learn about the journeys of waste through to energy production and what happens to non-recyclable waste. There will also be 20 eco-focused stands, including local produce, and handmade and handcrafted products. A new visitor centre at the waste recycling centre offers other attractions, catering, and face-painting. Admission is free, there’s plenty of parking – and under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, go to Lincolnshire.fccenvironment.co.uk