The main stars of the show were the biggest
worry, without a good performance from them,
the whole production was at risk of being a flop,
non of the main pantomime stars had attended any rehearsal and there was no script for them,
just the hope that they would shout out their
lines at the right time, and thankfully they did.
We are of course talking about the children
(and adults on Friday!) who got all their lines
right, such as “Oh yes he did” and “Trifyd” and “he’s behind you” and “hello Billy & Dobbin”.
Children are what make a Christmas Pantomime
special and they certainly did not disappoint!! I
would like to pass on an extra specially big thank
from the crew and cast to all the loud children
that helped them forget their nerves and made
every performance come alive.
Lastly I can confirm from my secret source that
there will definitely be another xmas panto at the
Black Market next year and that it is going to be
bigger and better and LOUDER than last year!
Pantastic!
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With an ambitious 5 performances to fill, the cast and
organisers were nervous that they would have an empty
room for at least one of the shows, how wrong they were!
We estimate that approximately 600 people came to The
Black Market to watch Muso’s Christmas production of Robin
Hood, with at least another 200 going away disappointed
after tickets quickly sold out.Don’t leave it so late next year!!! The scene was set deep in Sherwood Forest with more trees around the Black Market than Sherwood pines! the lights lit the stage scenery with only the keen eyed noticing the still wet paint, the cast were in the wings, still learning their lines and wishing they had gone abroad for xmas, the lights dimmed, the room fell to silence and the cast members thoughts turned once more to the toilet.This feeling soon passed, one way or another, and I think its fair to say that this bunch of first time amateurs not only pulled it off but actually reached a standard high enough to be proud of. |
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The Carrs Local Nature Reserve is the
place which makes Mansfield residents
feel most proud of the district according
to the results of an online poll.The Carrs
in Warsop won with a massive majority
of 56% of the vote. The area includes a local nature reserve with a river and a mill pond, as well as playing fields that host the Warsop Carnival each summer. It is home to various species of wildlife, including the endangered Water Vole, which has |
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recently been spotted again
at the site.The town centre viaduct came second in the poll with
10% of the vote and Mansfield Museum was third with 7%. Mansfield District Council took part in the ‘Pride of Place poll’ by inviting visitors to click and vote for one of ten locallynominated top spots on its website. More than 300 people went online to vote for their favourite place in this first national council-led poll. Councillor Eddie Smith, Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said:“I’m delighted to see one of our Local Nature Reserves voted as the place people in Mansfield are most proud of.“The Carrs is a wonderful space that is used by all sorts of people – fishermen, families having picnics, dog walkers – so it’s obviously a great facility that everyone is proud of.” George Kennedy, Chairman of the Friends of the Carrs, said: “I’m really proud that the Carrs has won the Pride of Place poll. The Friends group does a lot to make sure the area is kept nice for everyone, and I think it deserves to win. Thank you to everyone who voted.” |
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New Village Hall
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Meden Vale the Future held the official
opening of the new Village Hall, Meden
Vale (previously the Youth Club
building) on 21st November 2007. Mr R Dalton, Chairman of the group,welcomed invited guests to the opening and thanked the many funders for their generous contributions towards the cost of the re-furbishment. Mr J C H Longden (ex Manager,Welbeck Colliery), who opened the building originally, performed the opening |
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ceremony re-naming the
premises the Village Hall. Notts. County Council Chairman, Mr J Allin,
made a toast and also presented the Committee with a cheque to
cover the cost of a new water heater. Sam Wright presented a cheque for £6,084.74p from Notts. Community Foundation which covered the cost of new tables and chairs and a portable dance floor. Jeannie Raspin, Notts. County Council, also confirmed that the group's application for funding for the cost of a new cooker had been successful. |
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Warsop
Allotment & Leisure
Gardeners’
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(WALGA) Gardening in Warsop since 1898
Affiliated to the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Ltd. W.A.L.G.A. Notice to Members
Due to the length of time it takes to collect the annual rent a
proposal was put forward to the A.G.M. of Nov 20th 2007 to have a
rent collection period of 25th March until the end of April, this was
unanimously passed. Members would like to offer their condolences to family and friends of Roy Woodward and John Revill, they will be sadly missed.
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Your Garden
in February |
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If you have not done the digging of vacant plots
do so as soon as possible, take advantage of any
fine weather to rough dig it. This will allow birds to forage for any insects and bugs that lurk in the soil. Gardeners are great optimists, so bear in mind that each bad day is one nearer spring. Look ahead and plan out the garden. Celery and leeks can be sown “in |
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the flat”, but if planted in trenches
and earthed up, the side trenches can be filled with fallen leaves
and/or vegetable rubbish, and filled in as the crops are lifted. These
then will be ideal for peas and beans with only light surface tilling
needed before sowing. February is the time for indoor gardening becomes due,making full use of heated or cold greenhouses - it is nice to bask in such on a sunny day – and frames and with many plant lovers what is termed “windowsill” gardening. What is possible varies from house to house; don’t be tempted to raise more seedlings than can be accommodated following the seedling stage which is when frame protection is so useful. Shelves above heaters will germinate seeds but the seedlings must have light. A programme could be made out with the harder subjects such as Sweet Peas and Antirrhinums and when these are moved to cooler quarters the sowing of more tender plants can follow. Do not be tempted to sow half-hardy annuals too soon. It is surprising how soon later sowings catch up and provide sturdy plants.The effect of heavy rainfall has been the leaching of plant foods from the soil, particularly of the chemicals so generally applied. Little and often is the answer to some extent. The soil has been compacted but digging rough is the answer, let as much air into it as possible as roots must have air. The bacteria can increase and do their work in breaking down humus and converting certain elements into plant food only with the assistance of air. The appearance of vegetation denotes the state of the ground. The leaves of Brassicas look aged, root crops are obviously stunted. It is essential that the soil is maintained in friable condition and fertility ensured by the free use of compost in whatever form, which means digging. Seeds, if not already ordered, should be procured at once. Seed potatoes are on sale as soon as hard frosts cease and they can be conveyed without risk. Get your potatoes and set them up to sprut. Sowing of seeds now is done to produce certain vegetables requiring a long period of growth, or to ensure early maturity. Flowers too embrace many half-hardy in nature.What may be grown is controlled by the facilities available. One should enjoy gardening,working with nature is revealing; the soil is not a dead thing; it is teeming with life, every cubic foot seething with life, bacteria and microbes. Be inquisitive; scan each upturned spade full of earth for the presence of insect, friend of foe. The end product, whether vegetable, flower or fruit is highly rewarding. The flavour of freshly gathered produce cannot be equalled by travel tired grocery. Plant growth responds to light, so the spring months are ideal for the propagation of house plants, whether by leaf or stem cuttings. Make use of clear plastic bags, bottles trimmed to accommodate whatever you decide to grow on. What a lot of useful gadgets a gardener can collect. |
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Warsop
In Bloom |
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I would like to extend thanks on behalf of
the committee and members of Warsop in
Bloom to the brave souls who turned out
on a filthy day in November to plant our
Warsop flower beds with bulbs and spring
planting. Our thanks go first to Alan Saxton for his unstinting contribution to the community and Warsop in Bloom over many years to his daughter Sindy Saxton and Lee Sharpe leaders of our local Guides and Brownies and members. Brownies:Amy Rooney, Katie Peters, Jemma Robinson, Becky Bridges and Jennifer Dobb and dad Ian Guides; Phoebe Lavery and Charlotte Sunderland Many Thanks Lynne Goff - Chairman Warsop In Bloom |
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2nd Warsop cubs and scouts who had gained their Chief Scout Bronze and Silver awards, were
presented with certificates at a district presentation evening at Sherwood Golf Club, Mansfield. They provided refreshments and a hot buffet throughout the evening, which was much appreciated. Cubs Jacob Johnson and Lee Sharpe received Bronze awards (highest award in Beavers). Scouts Joe Barlow, Danny Gammond, Campbell Porteous received their Silver awards |
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(highest award in Cubs) The awards were presented by the
Nottinghamshire County Chairman, Philip Currier and the Mansfield
District Chairman, Gwilym Griffith. A most enjoyable evening was had
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Editors Letter |
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2008 Already! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! What a Christmas and New Year, hardly saw any of it due to the dreaded flu bug,we all went down with it and had ourselves a very UNMERRY Christmas and an UNHAPPY New Year. I’m sure there are lots of you out there that suffered as well, roll on the next one that’s what I say! I’m only just recovering now after 5 weeks of slow progress to get better but I’m back in the saddle and raring to go, well sort of! Back to Christmas, seems such a long time ago now, I would like to thank everyone who appeared in the Panto and all the volunteers behind the scenes, it was an excellent show, the family show was brilliant for the kids and the adult show,well what can I say, it was hilarious! WELL DONE TO ALL OF YOU! I just hope they’re going to do it again this Christmas. OH YES I DO! The Kingswood Park development is still progressing rapidly, the Town Hall has a new car park, albeit a lot smaller than the old one! No new shops have opened since my last letter but I understand there will be some new ones soon, Bargain Booze has closed and another shop is closing on High Street. Let’s hope when I write my next letter we will all be fighting fit and looking forward to the spring and the Easter holidays. Tania Barlow - Editor of Warsop & District News |
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Sherwood Foragers Walks |
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● Vicar Water - February 6th, 20th Meeting at Vicar Water Car Park at 10am ● Cavendish Park - February 13th, 27th Meeting off the B6030 Clipstone to Ollerton road by the Bovis Homes at 10am Contact: Christine Johnson on 01623 428578 |
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The Rotary Club
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Club Meetings |
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Meden Vale The Future - Making it Brighter |
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The 30th Meeting of Meden Vale
the Future was held at Welbeck
Miners’Welfare on Monday 3rd
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A Daughter of Warsop |
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At the Launch of the
Poppy Appeal at County
Hall pictured here with
Mrs.Mavis Allin and
Councillor John Allin,
(Chairman of
Nottinghamshire County
Council and Warsop
Parish Councillor)
is Christine Godfrey JP
(born Christine Watson in
Warsop - December 1931)
who has been County
Chairman of the Royal
British Legion Women’s
Section for the past
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Growing Bolder |
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Nicci Wilson (tutor) far left and ladies from the Warsop Growing Bolder Creative Craft Group. Ladies from the Warsop Growing Bolder Creative Craft group attended a Christmas get together at Mansfield Museum on Friday 14th December. They joined other Growing Bolder Groups and were able to display their creative crafts and learn about different classes such as poetry, creative writing and music which are held at Mansfield Museum. The morning event was followed by Coffee and Mince Pies. |
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Jigsaw Scoop Cash |
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A £10,000 cash boost from the Coalfield’s
Regeneration Trust has helped a local charity
continue their popular Activities Programme. Jigsaw take up the
Everyclick Charity
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Light Display for
Heart Foundation |
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Rectory Road Christmas lights raised £148.00 in donations for the British Heart Foundation Mr Doug Gee would like to thank the people of Warsop for their generous donations which raised £148.00 for the British Heart Foundation. “ We have decorated our house on Rectory Road with lights every Christmas for a number of years and when we were asked if we would like to use our festive efforts to raise money for the British Heart Foundation we were more than happy to do so.We are most grateful to all those who donated, any amount, no matter how small, will be a big help to the charity”. says Doug. |
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Makeover for Melville! |
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Residents of Meden Vale’s Melville Court will enjoy their annual
Christmas party food cooked in a brand new kitchen, thanks to
the generosity of contractors and the local community.
Bullock Construction, who Mansfield District Council appointed to carry out a major revamp of 1000s of council houses in the area, organised the installation of a brand new kitchen at the centre’s community room.The kitchen was |
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installed as a thank you to
residents for the disruption caused during improvement work to
their homes with work carried out free-of-charge by Bullock and a
number of local contractors.Work included the demolition and
removal of the dilapidated former units, the installation of new
kitchen units and fittings, new plumbing and electrics, plastering,
decorating and floor and wall tiling. And the transformation was
completed by generous volunteers at the nearby Meden Vale charity
shop, who donated £500 for a new cooker.The centre is used for a
variety of social events by residents, including regular bingo and the
lunch club. Coun Heather Henshaw, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Mansfield District Council said:“This is a wonderful gesture by Bullock, all the local contractors involved and the Meden Vale Charity Shop.They had no duty to install the new kitchen but agreed to do it as a goodwill gesture for the disruption caused to residents whilst they were making improvements to their homes. “I know that the new facilities will be well used and enjoyed by tenants for many years to come.” The contractors donating their goods and services to the kitchen revamp were as follows:- • Bullock Construction - Kitchen fit and finishing • VPS – demolition work • Matthews and Tannert – plumbing • Farrandales – electrics • Rixonway - kitchen units • D. Green – plastering • Guaranteed Carpets – floor tiling • Blufish – wall tiling • Wallers – decorating • Above the rest – cleaning |
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Help prevent
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Following the tragic death of a baby who
died from being scalded by water from a
hot water tank which had a faulty
thermometer in Somerset,Mansfield District
Council has urgedtenants, private landlords
and homeowners to watch out for telltale
warning signs with their water system to
prevent any further tragedies. The guidance, based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) alerts, has warned that particular consideration should be given to hot water systems over 10 years old and systems where homeowners and landlords may have other reason to suspect the adequacy of the initial installation or any subsequent work. The warning signs people in any home should look out for include:- • Excessively hot water coming out of the hot water taps • Excessive noise or ‘bubbling’ from the hot water cylinder • Hot water coming out of certain cold water taps (some storage cisterns also feed cold water taps in the bathroom) • Steam/moisture in the roof space • Continual flow of water from the overflow pipe Cllr Phil Smith, Portfolio Holder for Corporate issues, said, “Councils treat their role of protecting tenants and local residents exceptionally seriously and will do everything within their power to prevent any further tragic losses of life through faulty thermostats. “Local people with systems more than ten years old should be aware of how to spot whether their thermostat is faulty and who to contact to get it fixed as quickly as possible. “Homeowners should be aware and alert to the warning signs that appear when a thermostat becomes faulty.We are committed to putting people first and will help local residents to ensure that the right advice or remedy is made to try and prevent any future awful tragedies.” The council’s heating engineers are being asked to be extra vigilant when servicing systems in tenant’s homes and call-centre staff have been briefed on advice to give tenants reporting potential problems. |
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Power to
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Mansfield District Council has been recognised
by the Government as one of only a handful of
local authorities developing innovative ways of
giving local people a direct say on how their
money is spent on local services. Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government announced on Tuesday that Mansfield District Council had been selected as one of 12 pilot authorities nationwide to develop more ‘participatory budgeting’ initiatives.The scheme will identify community kitties which can be spent locally and give residents a vote on how this money is spent.This might include services such as extra litter bins and street cleaners to improved youth facilities or parks.The votes would be cast at community days, where local people will hear a series of different presentations from services requiring funding from the community kitty.The public would then vote for the services they want the community kitty to be allocated to. Mansfield District Council has been selected because of the best practice work it already carries out in involving the public in decisionmaking, which includes: • Five Area Assemblies across the district which act as a channel for local views and opinions and make decisions on the allocation of small budgets • 14 Tenants and Residents Associations which develop their own area action plans and decide on how environmental improvement grants are spent in their communities • 12 Neighbourhood Management Teams made up of members of the local community and service providers who draw down Neighbourhood Renewal Funding to tackle local priorities • A citizens panel which consults 1,000 local people regularly on Council services Executive Mayor Tony Egginton welcomed Mansfield District Council’s selection as a pilot area for the scheme. He said: “Participatory Budgeting and Community Kitties were a key part of the Local Government White Paper and the Government’s vision for devolving power to the doorstep.“I am thrilled that the people of the Mansfield district are to be involved in this sort of local decisionmaking initiative. Our experience will be shared with colleagues in local and national government and will ultimately be used to shape the way local services and local democracy is shaped in the future.” |
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The Oaklands UPDATE |
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Plans for the Second half of the refurbishment in the
Oaklands Centre are well underway now and
hopefully this project will be completed in June 2008.
We will be having an official open day for people to
come and have a look around and have a coffee with
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The staff in the Bungalows are also still hard at work, fundraising
for the Residents’ fund and thanks must go to them for their
tireless, continued efforts. Eric Hawkes and Peggy Chapman presented 2 cheques to
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Age Concern
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Age Concern annual Christmas dinner for the elderly of Warsop and
District was held at the Oaklands on Wednesday 12th from 12pm to
3pm. All were given a free raffle ticket which was drawn after the
dinner. Everyone who attended were given a Wetton's butchers gift
voucher.Thank you to all Age Concern volunteers who made this
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A Happy New Year to all Warsop News readers from Warsop Wives
Group. During November we had the Upton Ladies Hand Bell Ringers
who were very entertaining. We also went to Sheffield Meadowhall.
On Nov 27th we welcomed Mavis Allin and she did a wonderful
demonstration of flower arranging for Christmas. On Dec 11th we
went for a Christmas meal to the Hostess Restaurant. On Dec 18th we
enjoyed a Carol Service with Joan Wright and her son Phillip played
the music for us. Christmas cards and gifts were exchanged and
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The speaker at our December meeting was Mr Andrew Pointon who
lives in Old Church Warsop gave a talk on Archery and the work he
does as an International Judge. Andrew bought along with him many
types of arrows and examples of Traditional Bows together with “High
Tech” ones where modern materials are used in the manufacture. The
group enjoyed a ‘hands on’ presentation of Archery which has a world
wide following and will be included in the Olympic Games. Mr Adrian
Cusworth gave a formal vote of thanks on behalf of the group. The
group enjoyed mince pies following the meeting as this was the
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A meeting of Warsop Men’s Probus Club took place on Wednesday
the 28th of November in the Fitzherbert Room at Warsop Parish
Centre at 1030am.The President Mr. Brian Bennett welcomed all
members and guests to the meeting, and on conclusion of the club
business went on to introduce the speaker for the day Mr. Peter
Birchenall, who is also a member of the club. Peter, who during his
long career in the nursing profession, has achieved both a
Professorship and a Doctorate, and has also spent time in the
Universities as a lecturer in the subject, teaching the nursing
personnel of today's hospitals. Starting in 1942 with the Beveridge
Report, and detailing the move to the N.H.S. by the post war Attlee
Government, when Nye Bevan opened the first N.H.S. in Manchester
in 1948 to implement the first " Cradle to Grave " reforms in their
policies, Peter being very young in those days did not start in the
profession until the 1960s,when he entered Balderton Psychiatric
Hospital for training.He recalled many interesting and amusing
incidents during his talk, and made comparisons to the rigorous
routines of the old days,when hospitals were run by Matrons, and the
hospitals of today, when the power of the Matrons has been reduced,
and Nursing Officers have taken their place, and have to abide by
current market forces.The contracted out cleaning services and
processes, make us all believe that the old methods were best,when
M.R.S A. and C-Diff were hardly ever heard of.The details of 60s and
70s hospital life caused considerable laughter, and left the audience
waiting for the next instalment of Peters memoirs.The President drew
the proceedings to a close at 1155 and called on Mr. Hugh Ashton, the
Host for the day, to propose a vote of thanks on behalf of the club.
After a short comfort break, lunch was served to 33 members and
guests, after Grace said by Mr. Eric Simpson. The Men's Probus Club Christmas lunch took place on the 12th of December in the Tudor Barn at Warsop Parish Centre.Guests were invited to this occasion and the response was such that the usual venue of the Fitzherbert room proved to be too small, and the festivities moved into the Tudor Barn.The principal guest was Mr Cliff Elliott, the President of the Warsop Rotary Club, and other guests included former long standing members of the Probus Club. A presentation was made by our President Mr. Brian Bennett to our current resident barman Mr. Alex Hague for his outstanding work in tending to our needs each meeting in the bar, and our Treasurer Mr. David Morris made a presentation to Mrs. Janice Crookes and the Ladies of the Barn Catering Staff, for looking after us so well, and preparing some very mouth watering menus during the last season of meetings. Everyone seemed to enjoy the occasion and the festivities carried on well into the afternoon, when we finally drew the event to a close at around 3 pm. A meeting of Warsop Men’s Probus Club took place on Wednesday 9th of January 2008 in the Fitzherbert room at Warsop Parish Centre at 1030am. President Mr. Brian Bennett welcomed all members and guests to the meeting.On completion of the business of the club,Mr Bennett introduced the Speaker for the day, Mr Frank Gibson who was to give a presentation on The National Trust and its history. Starting with some basic information on the Trust, Mr.Gibson stated that the National Trust was started in 1895 by its three original founder members with the object of preserving some of the countryside and historic buildings for the benefit of the future generations, in particular city dwellers who did not have ready access to amenities of a country lifestyle. It now owns about 300 houses,160 Gardens, and at this years count about 3.4 million members.Many slides were shown of some of the most beautiful buildings and gardens, and also of the work which constantly goes on to maintain these assets,which also includes the preservation of the wildlife in these areas.Mr. Brian Border the Host for the day was called on by the President Mr. Bennett to propose a vote of thanks to Mr.Gibson for his excellent presentation, and after a short comfort break 32 members and guests were entertained to lunch after Grace said by Mr. Eric Simpson. |
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We had a Christmas fair/open day Thursday 29.11.07. Cllr John Allin
came in his official capacity as Chairman of Nottinghamshire County
Council and we presented him with a petition of names supporting
keeping Meden Under 8's open. Infotech filmed this,we were
expecting Joyce Bosnjak but she was to ill too attend but I spoke to
her and she was very supportive. We had all sorts of activities to
raise funds face painting, badge making, decorate a biscuit, free
lunches, lucky dip, tombola, raffles and a children's entertainer
Loopy Loo. It was a very successful day very well attended by new
families and present ones,we raised £141 for the centre and most
people stayed for lunch and the afternoon. Community
development worker from the children centre came to help Denis
Tully as did Jeanne Raspin. Many families went away now aware we
have eight drop ins a week and want to come more frequently as
they find the centre so supportive when raising small children.
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Warsop Inner Wheel |
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Autumn and winter seem full of activities as usual – let me just
chronicle in a few words whats happened since october when we
had our fashion show raising £422, followed by Thoresby craft fair,
our annual 2 day event which raised £697. Janet Parr one of our most
recent members hosted a coffee morning which raised £520 (super
effort Janet). For many years now we have been filling shoeboxes with toys for less fortunate children in far off lands,may we always continue these anonymous acts of charity. What a super show at Warsop Parish Church in all its “floral glory”, people visit from miles around to see it in its Christmas splendour - thanks to all, including our members who so lovingly and creativly give of their time and skills. A visit to the Chatsworth Christmas extravaganza is a really unforgetable and momentous experience, when entering the main hall we were met by the Matlock Operatic Society who lined the magnificent staircase to create an atmosphere to remember. Time only left for our members to have their farewell meeting of 2007, this year it was held at Pine Lodge Hotel & Restaurant in Mansfield. President Judy and all our members wish to thank all our readers for their support and to wish everybody a happy new year. Marjorie Toms |
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Cancer Support
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Hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year
and let us be the first to wish you Happy Valentines,
with that in mind why not treat your loved one with one
of our vouchers, they start at £10.00 and can be used for
any treatment they may wish to receive from us. |
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Youth:- 10 young people, mainly students from Heritage Specialist
School Heritage School, gave up 2 weekends in November to
become actors and to form a Film Crew.The project, to teach
Media Skills in filming and photography, was led by the Elmton
and Creswell Village Company in partnership with Heritage
Specialist School and Derbyshire County Council and was based at
Limestone House.The young people were trained by a professional
Film Crew from Threshold Studios,Northampton and they could all
be seen around Creswell acting their part and making their Film.
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Limestone House and the final version will be screened in the
near future. Heritage:- The Elmton And Creswell Local History Group have changed their display in the Limestone House Heritage Centre and the many photographs are now on display show Celebration events in Creswell in the past. At the Elmton & Creswell Village Company meeting on Wednesday, 5th December 2007 Chairman Julie Holling thanked the Village Company Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers for all their hard work. She said the continuous support of the Community of the ongoing work by the Village Company in relation to their aims of regeneration is much appreciated. The Local History Group has also given ongoing support throughout the year with their displays in the Heritage Centre at Limestone House.The Village Company has led the Creswell Youth Project in partnership with the Village Forum Community Association, Creswell Heritage Trust and both Creswell schools and has formed strong links with Heritage Specialist School.The Company has worked with other local organisations over the year including the Parish Council in their work for the Calor Village of the Year and Mrs Holling paid tribute to all this. Multi Media Training has gone from strength to strength and the new project of ‘memories on DVD’ is now running and’ Echoes DVD’s’ can now be ordered. Funding from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and also the European Regional Development Fund has supported the Youth Project and Multi Media and enabled the Village Company to employ a Tutor and an Assistant to the Tutor. A Transport Grant for bringing students into the Limestone Studio has been received from Alliance Funding. Mrs Holling concluded that the forthcoming year now had good foundations to build upon and that the Village Company will continue to work for the benefit of the Community in both Limestone House and Creswell Resource Point. She thanked all Members of the Company for their welcome support and wished them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year |
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Making Warsop Safer
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May I start this first column of 2008 by wishing everyone a Happy New Year, that may sound odd in the paper’s February edition but as I write it is the 10th of January.
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We have seen the post Christmas resurgence of
motor cycle nuisance but this is calming again as
we have been out and about speaking with those
involved and where necessary enforcing
legislation.We are hopeful that we will again be
well on top of this issue again in a short period.
Please remember the safety risk involved and that
it is illegal to ride them on any public land, to cause
a disturbance by use of one or to be on the
highway without tax, insurance and where
required an MOT. It is also illegal to ride on private
land such as the Sandbowl on Oakfield Lane. Crime remains at low levels but we do have concerns around the supply of drugs within parts of Warsop. I would ask for any information you may have to be passed through to the numbers provided below.Don’t forget that Crimestoppers is anonymous and payments are available for information leading to a successful prosecution. In addressing anti-social behaviour I am not ignoring Warsop itself but must focus on the area where it is the most serious, this being Meden Vale. Before I write further I want to make something clear: I do not consider every young person who stands out on a street to be a problem and am speaking of only a minority of young people, however those of whom I write are causing others to suffer greatly. Despite the continued efforts of the team some things seem to remain the same, that being the names and faces who are always present at incidents or named as responsible.Despite efforts to help the young people these initiatives have all been thrown back into the faces of the community and the Policing Team. I find this incredibly ignorant and ungrateful, also believing that this behaviour somewhat denigrates the undoubted validity of the argument we hear regularly across the whole parish of,“WE’RE BORED.”When I came to Warsop in July 2006 I was surprised how few facilities are provided for the parish. I have always lived in Mansfield and have somewhat taken for granted the facilities there throughout my 40 years.My parents were children during the 1940’s and had next to nothing when compared to the youth of today and so find the wanton disregard today towards others an unnecessary action. I don’t just blame the young who are involved but feel that certain parents need to take a good long look at themselves.We are told little Johnny is an angel and we are picking on him, rubbish! Try accepting some parental responsibility for a change There has been an increase in incidents within Meden Vale, this bucking the trend to the other areas.This consistent hooliganism is leading to some people suffering anxiety; indeed one 93 year old has been left in tears by this uncaring youth element. Is this what you want within your community? I am confident the answer is no and as such implore you to make a stand against these young thugs.The team will be targeting certain individuals for we are confident who are the ringleaders and responsible for the worst misconduct. One effort that had some success was the youth club set up in the village but this needs volunteers from the community for it to run regularly. Can you help? If the answer is yes then please contact the beat officer,Dave Booler. If the community does not support this resource then more children will hang around on streets, potentially becoming rowdy and then get drawn to offend by those brave leaders. I am further sorry to report within the parish community we have victims of hate crime. I will state this very clearly;we will not tolerate incidents of this type of ignorance and will do all in our power to prosecute those responsible. Be in no doubt that where an element of hate through for example race or religion, is present we rarely deal with these incidents in any way other than prosecution through the courts. Some younger people would do well to learn this. A final thought that a resident of Warsop brought to me.The question was asked if we take all reports of youth anti-social behaviour seriously having seen an interaction between some young people and ourselves. It is not the first time I have been asked this question and thank him for being confident enough to ask.We do take all reports seriously but have a very good relationship with lots of the local youth. As such even if we are asking a group to move away do not be surprised to see us having a laugh or a joke with the young. In fact take this as a plus for it shows those being spoken to are responsive to us, as if we get a less positive attitude to our approach then we cannot deal with the job with a smile. Our surgeries will be running as usual but if you are finding the present day and time ineffective please contact us to help us plan them for a more suitable time. For Market Warsop the police surgery is being on the last Thursday of the month between 3pm and 5pm at the Town Hall in Warsop. For Warsop Vale, Church Warsop & Meden Vale a surgery is held at in the Wood Lane Community Centre at Church Warsop on the first Tuesday of each month between 6pm and 7pm. Please remember that without your help we are far less effective in tackling the problems of the area. Together we can make a difference. PC 439 Paul Bacon |
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Alcohol in Teen
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Neighbourhood wardens seized more than 50 cans and bottles of booze from
underage drinkers in Mansfield and Warsop just days after being granted new
powers to crackdown on the problem. Notts Chief Constable Steve Green handed Mansfield District Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens a raft of new powers to tackle a wide range of anti-social behaviour last week. On their first Friday evening patrol since taking on the powers, the wardens recovered 50 cans and bottles ranging from lager and extra-strong cider to wine and alco-pops. All the alcohol has now been disposed of. Amongst the areas targeted were Carr Lane in Warsop, Racecourse Park and Jackson’s Field in Mansfield and Queensway Park in Forest Town. The on-going crackdown follows complaints from the public about nuisance behaviour caused by underage drinkers across the district.The authority to seize alcohol from youngsters is amongst a range of new powers given to Neighbourhood Wardens by Notts Police. The wardens can now also issue £80 fixed penalty notices to anyone caught selling alcohol to or buying alcohol for under-18s.Members of the public are being urged to ‘shop on a shop’ by reporting any retailer selling alcohol to youngsters to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Coun Danny McCrossan, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection also called on parents to play their part in helping to reduce the growing underage drinking problem.He said;“The Neighbourhood Wardens have been very successful in tackling anti-social behaviour problems caused by underage drinking and the new confiscation powers are extremely helpful.“We hope the message will soon get home to youngsters that under-age drinking and the antisocial behaviour it fuels will not be tolerated. “However,we can’t win the fight on our own. We need parents to make sure they know where their children are what they are up to.We also need the public to come forward and report the shops or individuals who are supplying the alcohol to youngsters in the first place.” |
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Crystal
Cuts a
Fine
Figure |
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When Crystal Taylor joined the
Church Warsop Slimming World
group, little did she believe that
just over a year later she would
achieve a 31/2 stones loss and reach
her target weight. “A lady of limited mobility, 76 years young,with various health problems, Crystal is testimony to the fact that we should let nothing stand in the way of achieving our weight loss” said her delighted Consultant, Joanne. “Crystal is an inspiration to us all.” Crystal adores nothing better than a fresh salmon dinner and a large gin and tonic, and often eats out in restaurants with husband, Steve. Since joining Slimming World, she has experimented with many different foods. “I hadn’t eaten curries before I joined the group,” said Crystal,“but now I love them – and there is such a wide variety to choose from. Everyone in group is wonderful. We all make each other feel so welcome and exchange tips and ideas every week.” |
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Although at target, Crystal still attends group every week. “It’s
important to keep coming,” she said. “Regular checks on my weight
ensure that I stay within my target range and the support and
discipline of fellow members has really helped me. I love listening to
everyone’s recipe ideas.” Slimming World Consultant Joanne is relocating the Church Warsop group from Tuesday 12th February to the Tudor Barn on Bishops Walk. The group promises to be bigger and better than ever before, and will welcome many new friends who wish to achieve their dream weight. “Our eating plans are so generous”, said Joanne. No foods are banned. Slimming World encourages members to eat to lose weight. When I first joined I was thrilled to find that I could still eat all my favourite meals including a full English breakfast and an evening meal of steak, jacket potato, onion rings and mushrooms. Nothing is forbidden - which means I can still enjoy a glass or two of wine. I never feel deprived and instead of being a size 26 – which I was when I joined Slimming World - I’m now a size 14 and eight stones lighter. Members choose their own target weight. It’s about how they want to look and feel, not about how they are told they should be. “The group is what the members make it,” said Joanne,“and what the Church Warsop members create is a very pleasant and supportive atmosphere.” If you would like to know more about the group, please call Joanne on 01909 720862, or alternatively come along one Tuesday at 7pm, sit through the meeting without obligation – and then decide whether it’s for you. Joanne’s doors are open to ladies, gentlemen and children aged 11 years and over to help you achieve your dreams as she, Crystal and many other members achieved theirs. |
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THE ROYAL BRITISH
LEGION |
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Another successful Poppy Appeal
saw us raise over £5000 in the district.
A great big thank you to all those who
supported the appeal in any way. You have
again done us proud in what is a busy time on
the run up to Christmas.
Last month saw our annual County Conference which was held in Bilsthorpe. This was in readiness for our National Conference in May which this year is at Southport. The Conference decides how business should be done in the forthcoming year and what issues should be raised in our support of the serving and ex-Service Community and their dependents. To support the running of the Branch we are running an Easter raffle, and we would welcome any offers of support either by the donation of prizes or the buying of tickets. Anyone willing to help should contact me on 843944. The Warsop,Meden Vale and District Branch meetings are held on the second Monday of each Month at 7.30pm at the Memorial Club, Bishops Walk, Church Warsop Pete Hopkins – Branch Secretary Tel: 01623 843944 Email: rblwarsop@hopkins-uk.co.uk Web: www.rblwarsop.co.uk |
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