6th September
Thursday 5 September 2024
Contact: 01427 891376
LISTED & LOST – ICONIC LOCAL BUILDINGS (+ pic)
'Listed & Lost' is a talk and exhibition that covers buildings in Misterton and West Stockwith. How many Listed Structures do you think there are in the two communities and which factors link them historically? The talk, by local historian David Seymour, highlights structures that have disappeared and that also give us insights into the history of the two communities. And finally, there is also a look at some buildings that have changed use, including the latest addition to the High Street! The talk is on Thursday 26 September in Misterton Library from 2.00-4.30pm. The exhibition will run for a couple of weeks afterwards. Pictured is Misterton Parish Church, one of the village’s listed buildings
CAR TREASURE HUNT
Why not spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon, driving round the local countryside while trying to work out the answers to clues in a car treasure hunt? It’s on Sunday 20 October with cars leaving the Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, at intervals from 2.00pm. No racing – just 10 clues to solve! It’s £10 per car (up to four occupants) and there are prizes for the first and second cars to reach the destination with the correct answers. Proceeds go to Misterton Parish Church.
BURIAL COMMITTEE’S REFURBISHMENT PLANS
Members of the Misterton & West Stockwith Burial Committee have been considering removal of the railings at the cemetery on Haxey Road as the cost of either repairing or replacing them is in excess of £90,000. Members, drawn from Misterton and West Stockwith Parish Councils, appreciate cemeteries are sacred spaces, serving as final resting places for loved ones and offering a serene environment for remembrance and reflection. As caretakers of these hallowed grounds, it is the Committee’s duty to ensure they remain safe, accessible, and respectful. A decision to remove the railings from the cemetery wall will be considered in the next few months and may raise concerns among the community. Members wish to outline the reasons behind this decision, underscoring the importance of maintaining the cemetery’s sanctity and functionality.
One of the primary reasons for removing some railings is safety. Over time, the metal railings have deteriorated due to rust, wear, and environmental factors. These aging structures can become unstable, posing risks to visitors. Members are, therefore, looking to repair the existing wall and plant a suitable slow-growing hedge along the boundary, which will also offer biodiversity benefits, making a new natural habitat for insects, birds, etc while still maintaining the tranquillity of the site in the future. The Committee appreciates the community’s understanding and support as members undertake this important initiative; they remain committed to
preserving the sanctity and beauty of the cemetery for generations to come. The Burial Committee welcomes any comments you may wish to make on this matter: contact theclerk@misterton-notts-pc.gov.uk or ring 890780.
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
1st Saturday each month
Men’s Breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together and talk about anything and everything!
Thursday 12 September
Coffee Morning, Misterton Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am
Mobile community shop, 10.30am – 12 noon, outside the Parish Church
Storyteller Phil Okwedy, St Mary’s Parish Church, West Stockwith, 7.30pm. To book, call 891376 (tickets £10 in advance, £12 at the door)
Saturday 14 September
Ride & Stride: sponsored walk, drive, or ride round local churches. Entry forms now available in Misterton Parish Church
Open day at Misterton Fire Station, 12 noon-4.00pm
Family craft session on getting crafty with vegetables, Misterton Library, 10.00am-12 noon
Sunday 15 September
Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am
Wednesday 18 September
Service of Morning Prayer, 10.00am, in Church (June-September)
Rhyme & Play Time session, Misterton Library, 2.30-3.15pm
Saturday 21 September
Big Cheese Festival, Market Square, Retford, 8.30am-2.30pm, with Mr Mouse, stilt-walker, and Hathersage Band
Thursday 26 September
Exhibition and talk on Listed & Lost - iconic local buildings, by David Seymour, Misterton Library, 2.00-4.30pm
Friday 27 September
Next District Councillor’s surgery, The Misterton Centre, 10.00-11.00am
Saturday 12 October
Big band Room 21 in concert, Misterton Parish Church, 3.00pm. Tickets now on sale: call 891376 to book. Pre-booked tickets have reserved seats in the front rows
Sunday 20 October
Car treasure hunt around local countryside. Leave the Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, from 2.00pm. £10 per car –1st and 2nd prizes
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 5 September 2024
Contact: 01427 891376
ANNUAL CANVASS
Bassetlaw District Council began its Annual Canvass for 2024 last month and is urging West Stockwith residents to check their electoral registration details to avoid the risk of losing their chance to vote. Residents have been contacted by text, e-mail (from elections@bassetlaw.gov.uk), or letter. If contacted, residents should check that the details on the register for their household are correct and provide updated information if necessary.
Those who have recently moved home in particular are urged to check their details as they are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time. Information on registering to vote is available on the Electoral Commission website (www.electoralcommission.org.uk). Residents with questions about their registration status can contact Bassetlaw District Council’s electoral services team on 01909 533 252.
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
1st Saturday each month
Men’s Breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together and talk about anything and everything!
Thursday 12 September
Coffee Morning, Misterton Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am
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 to ask questions relating to the village from 7.15pm
Storyteller Phil Okwedy, St Mary’s Parish Church, 7.30pm. To book, call (01427) 891376 (tickets £10 in advance, £12 at the door)
Saturday 14 September
Ride & Stride with art exhibition: sponsored walk, drive, or ride round local churches. Entry forms, etc, call 07500 043 842
Open day at Misterton Fire Station, 12 noon-4.00pm
Family craft session on getting crafty with vegetables, Misterton Library, 10.00am-12 noon
Sunday 15 September
Holy Communion, Gringley Parish Church, 9.30am
Wednesday 18 September
Service of Morning Prayer, 10.00am, in Misterton Church (June to September)
Rhyme & Play Time session, Misterton Library, 2.30-3.15pm
Saturday 21 September
Big Cheese Festival, Market Square, Retford, 8.30am-2.30pm, with Mr Mouse, stilt-walker, and Hathersage Band
Friday 27 September
Next District Councillor’s surgery, Village Hall, 9.00-9.45am
Saturday 12 October
Big band Room 21 in concert, Misterton Parish Church, 3.00pm. Tickets £10 (under 16s £5) inc cream tea. Front rows reserved for pre-bought tickets – call 891376
Sunday 20 October
Car treasure hunt around local countryside. Leave the Church Room, Church Lane, Misterton, from 2.00pm. £10 per car –1st and 2nd prizes