The Village Magazine of
Mattersey & Mattersey Thorpe
Lambing Time at Laurels Farm
(more pictures p3)
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JUNE 2016
Some useful telephone numbers:
Commercial Services:
Animalhotelmattersey.co.uk: Luxury pet boarding & grooming 01777-817379
Beauty Therapist:(Mobile or Salon), Dermalogica Products-Diane 01777-817639
Boiler/Central Heating Service: Alex Perry 07598-186001, [email protected]
Challenge Carpet Cleaning: Martin Cliffe-Taylor, Freephone 0800-3287941
Countryside Cleaning Ltd: Regular or One Off cleaning. Elizabeth 07719-075355
Driveway, Patio, Conservatory & Gutter Cleaning: Jamie 01302-639336
Electrician: David Foreman 01777-817506 & 07971-513286
Foot Aid: Robert Wasteney 01777-710000
Greenstripe Garden Services: Simon Clarkson 01777-818615 & 07833-494353
Holmegarth Garage: Jono Hunt 01909-591984, 07967-823869,
Pest Control—Buzz Off: Paul Drage 07706-747073, 01777-816074
Plumbing & Heating Engineer: North Notts Heating: James 07940-159459
Priory Garage: Dave Phillips 01777-816606
Please email or phone the Editor if you would like to advertise your services
Community Services:
Alcohol Advice Service:01777-272244, Alcoholics Anonymous:0114-2701984
Bassetlaw DC Councillor: Michael Gray 01777-700318
Bawtry & Blyth Medical: 01302-710210
Cat & Dog Re–Homing Centre: Mayflower Sanctuary 01302 711330,
Church Issues: Anne Mills 01777-818398
Church Hall Bookings: Julie German 01777-817589
Crimestoppers: 0800-555111
Electricity Emergency: Landline 0800-6783-105 from mobiles 0330-123-5009
Mattersey Primary School Head Teacher: Mr. Paul Higginbottom
Tel: 01777-817265, e-mail: [email protected]
MP: John Mann 01909-506200, fax 01909-532447, e-mail [email protected]
Notts Community Housing: Register at www.alhomefinder.org.uk. Immediately
available homes contact [email protected] or tel 0800 013 8555
Notts County Councillor: Liz Yates 01777-860219, [email protected]
Police: Community Policeman - PC 3258 Jason Fellows 07525-226893
PCSO 4716 Claire Walker 07525-226626
All non emergencies: 101
RSPCA National Cruelty Line: 0300-1234999
Samaritans: 08457-909090
Vicar: Jonathan Strickland 01302-710298, email [email protected]
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Bottle feeding the rejected lambs
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Please contact the Editor at [email protected] or phone on 01777-816694
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Latest Submissions: 24th of Month @ 4pm Earlier in month preferred
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MATTERSEY THORPE TENANTS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 9th July - Children's Fun Day. 1pm—5pm
There will be the usual Raffle and Tombola. If any one can donate
prizes for these they will be very much appreciated.
Phone Ethel Dawson on 01777 817528 for collection.
Sunday 4th September - Children's Annual Seaside Trip.
COACH OUTING TO EDEN CAMP—SUNDAY 26 JUNE
COACH FARE/ENTRANCE: ADULT (16PLUS) £10, CHILD (5-15) £5
LEAVE MATTERSEY THORPE 9AM
PICKING UP MATTERSEY / RANSKILL / EVERTON
MUSEUM FULLY ACCESSABLE TO THE DISABLED
(FREE WHEELCHAIR LOAN AVAILABLE. TELL US TO BOOK IN ADVANCE)
TO BOOK CONTACT – MRS ETHEL DAWSON
14 WINSTON GREEN , MATTERSEY THORPE,
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01777 817528
The ‘Villages Together’ forthcoming programme of events for next
month is published below. Do come and join us in Mattersey Church
Hall (down the lane from Church) at 1.45pm on alternate Tuesdays.
VILLAGES TOGETHER — JUNE SCHEDULE
Tuesday 31st May - Graphology - Jean Elliot
Tuesday 14th June - Gainsborough Old Hall - Rick Berry
Tuesday 28th June - Afternoon tea / Visit
‘Villages Together’ meetings are held every other Tuesday.
A nominal charge of £3 is made per session which includes tea or coffee
and biscuits. See ‘Idle Talk’ for the programme of events.
Everyone is welcome, from Mattersey or any of the neighbouring villages
and we aim to provide a friendly welcome to all and to offer a varied and
entertaining programme of speakers, occasional visits to places of
interest and social events. You don't have to be lonely to come, but if you
are, it's a good place to come: get in touch or just turn up. It's not a
cliquey group at all and we welcome newcomers, visitors or anyone who is
interested in the topics of our meetings on a one off, or a regular basis.
If you have friends in other villages, please bring them along.
Villages Together is supported by Blue Skies Community Initiative
Please telephone Sue Hughes on 01777-818880 or 07921-132889
for further information.
National Garden Scheme Open Day on Sunday 26th June
Bolham Manor's garden off Tiln Lane Retford DN22 9JG, will be
open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 26thJune 13:00
-17:00. Enjoy this much loved 3 acre garden with its mature trees
and dancing ladies! Meander along the terraced planting down to the
ponds and cave. Stroll past the herbaceous borders down to the
orchard with its climbing roses. Home made teas available.
Admission £3 children free. All proceeds to charity. Pam Barnsdale
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Extract from Press Release 17/3/16
Bassetlaw District Council to apply for
Full Membership of Sheffield City Region
“Bassetlaw District Council will apply to join a devolution deal with
Sheffield City Region that could deliver millions of pounds of investment and hundreds of job opportunities to North Nottinghamshire.
The devolution deal will see powers and responsibilities devolved
from central government to a more local level. This includes powers
and funding to deal with issues such as housing, skills and training,
business support and transport.”
County Councillor Liz Yates' Comments:
The ‘hot’ topic at the moment is Devolution. Most
parish councils have been watching what our councils
have been proposing for some time now, but the
issue has reached a point within Bassetlaw that not
many people expected. I will try and explain.
National Government has been devolving powers to councils across
the country for some time to provide better economies of scale in
difficult financial times. District, Borough, Unitary and County
Councils come together as a Combined Authority (CA) to work
together and share services.
The proposed model for Nottinghamshire is in the North Midlands
CA made up of Derby City, Derbyshire County, Nottingham City,
Nottinghamshire County plus all Districts and Borough Councils
within those counties. This has not been without problems as some
councils have pulled out of the plan – not least Bassetlaw, who up to a
short time ago was looking at membership of the North Midlands CA
and non-constituent membership of the Sheffield City Region CA
(SCRCA).
The extract from the Press Release above outlines the recent
developments. You may ask “what does that mean to me?” Without
being political I will try to explain the implications.
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There is no better example than Transport because in our very rural
areas in the county buses are important to many. Our bus network is
subsidised with funding made available to the County Council, and
Bassetlaw has the largest amount of all the districts. If Bassetlaw’s
application to join the SCRCA is accepted, this money would be
‘conferred’ to Bassetlaw who, because they are not a transport
authority, would have to pass the funding to the SCRCA and its
elected mayor, to decide how best this money is spent.
The concerns that have been raised with me is that currently the
SCRCA has a population of around 1.79m, Bassetlaw has somewhere
over 100,000, so how is Bassetlaw going to be prioritised over a
region that is made up of Sheffield City, Rotherham, Barnsley and
Doncaster? I don’t know the answer to that but I do understand the
concerns of many who have spoken to me.
Before any of the above can happen the Secretary of State deems
that a public consultation must take place. When this was the case in
the SCRCA, just 245 people responded, just 0.0136% of the
electorate! Many of us feel strongly that this is not democracy ;
therefore a petition is being raised, requesting Bassetlaw District
Council to hold a referendum to give its residents their say.
Over the next few weeks many people will be asking for petition
support. I am always available to discuss issues with you, either the
above or any matters of concern to you.
Please contact me on (01777) 860 219 or email at:
[email protected]
Liz Yates
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Retford & District Royal British Legion
The local branch of The Royal British Legion are
organising a couple of events over the next few
months and would love to hear from anyone who
would like to take part.
The first is a celebration for the Queen’s 90th
birthday. The monthly meeting on June 6th has
been re-located to The Goodwin Hall, where,
after a short meeting, a fish and chip supper will be provided. This
will be free to all veterans and a small charge will be made to all
others in attendance. For catering purposes it is important that
numbers are known before the event, so booking is essential.
2016 also marks 100 years from the first day of The Battle of
the Somme. The loss of life on this one day means that 1st July
1916 is remembered probably more than any other event during
WW1. Several local men fell on that first day of the battle and a
short service of commemoration will be held at the War Memorial in
the Market Square at 10:00. Details are still being finalised but we
would like as many people there as possible to mark this event. Again
Further details will be available from Ann Hickman nearer the time.
Please get in touch if you have someone from your family who was
killed on 1st July.
Please come and join us for a Celebration on 6th June and a
Commemoration on 1st July. Please ring me on (01777) 818 993 for
further details or to book your place.
Ann Hickman
Doncaster goes to War
Free Family Event at Doncaster Market Place
On 4th June between 10.30-3.30pm
Go back to 1916. The Government has called up Doncaster’s men to
fight. Would you join up or resist the law & face trial? Try military
training, help wartime nurses, get hands-on with crafts, with the
Manchester Regiment living history group & live street theatre
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Ranskill and Torworth
Scarecrow And Village Festival
June 11th / 12th 2016
Scarecrows will be on display in BOTH villages over
the two days of the Festival with other events
taking place in Ranskill Village Park on Saturday
June 11th and on Torworth Village Park on Sunday
June 12th between 11am and 4pm.
FREE events on both days include a bouncy castle and children’s face
painting, cooking workshops and floral demonstrations and displays, a
wood turning demonstration and lots of stalls and attractions along
with a barbecue and full catering services.
On SATURDAY at Ranskill there will be special craft sessions and
displays, as well as badge, key-ring and crown making sessions, clay
tile design sessions, music workshops, a martial arts demonstration,
Zumba and dance demonstrations, a children’s Fancy Dress
competition, an owl display, an assault course and inflatable football
along with a licensed bar and live music from the Toy Trains, as well
as a live band in the Blue Bell pub on Saturday evening with music
from The Strellies, a Brit Pop band.
On SUNDAY at Torworth the Street Party will be the central
attraction, but there will also be a circus skills workshop, balloon
modelling, music from the Retford Scout Band, a display by the
Retford Gymnastics Club, Robin Hood Raceway, Nature Safari
(animal handling) Dog obedience display to music by Field of Dreams,
Fun Dog Show and Have a Go Dog Agility and special
“Royal” Afternoon Teas which can be booked in advance.
The main feature of the Festival, however, is always the Scarecrows,
and there are usually over 100 on display around the two villages.
A special Scarecrow Trail is being planned with clues to guide
visitors round the two villages that will help you solve a puzzle.
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MATTERSEY PARISH COUNCIL
www.matterseypc.co.uk
Chairman: Mr. R.Kendall tel: 01777 817072
Vice Chairman: Mr. T.J. Roberts, tel: 01777 816862
Councillors: Mrs. L.B.Saint, tel:01777816319,
Mrs. L. Hunt, tel:01777 817692, Mrs. H. Wilson, tel: 01777 818846
Mr. A. Walker, tel: 01777 816567, Ms L. Carter tel 07581 250099
Contact Details: Mrs. Adele Haddon, Clerk to Mattersey Parish Council,
Caudle Meadows, Wigthorpe Lane, Wigthorpe, Worksop.
Notts S81 8BU Tel: 01909 731565
email: [email protected]
Congratulations to our Community Champion
The Parish Council would like to add their congratulations to Ethel Dawson who
recently won the title of Community Champion. Ethel has worked tirelessly for her
community for many years and it is fitting that her qualities have been recognised.
Lengthsman work around the villages
The Parish Council will be looking at joining the Lengthsman Scheme run by Notts
County Council again this year. This involves taking over some of the maintenance
work previously carried out by the County Council such as cutting back vegetation
along pavements, cleaning signs, weeding gullies etc etc. If you know of an area
which needs attention or have any suggestions for work please let the clerk know
as soon as possible so that it can be added to the list.
Spring Clean Event
There was a good turnout for the Spring Clean litter picking in both villages.
Thank you very much to all those who turned out. It was better supported than last
year and we hope that this is an indication of an increasing community spirit and
pride being taken in the villages.
Microchipping of Dogs
Just a reminder that it is now compulsory for all dogs to be microchipped.
There are a number of organisations which can carry this out for you as well as
your veterinary surgeon. It is not an expensive procedure and could make the
difference to getting your dog returned to you should it be lost or even stolen, as
well as complying with the new law.
Cemetery Memorials and Plantings
The new cremation garden alterations have now been completed as previously
reported. The regulations regarding planting and artefacts applies to this area as
well as the remainder of the cemetery. PLANTING ON GRAVES OR IN THE
CREMATION AREA IS NOT PERMITTED. The only place where flowers and metal
or stone vases may be placed is at the side of the memorial headstone. The
contractor has been issued with instructions to strim/mow across the whole site.
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A membrane has been put under the gravel in the cremation garden to avoid weed
growth and it is important that this is not breached. These regulations may seem
insensitive to some but the Parish Council feel that they are important to protect the
cemetery and make it a pleasant area for everyone to enjoy. What one person
thinks is an attractive artefact may have different meanings to others and cause
offence. In addition any glass items could cause injury to visitors due to high winds
or outside influences.
Warning of Scams
A recent article has highlighted a new scam regarding defrauding bank accounts.
The phone scam where people purporting to be from a bank state that your bank
account has been compromised and they give a phone number to call is not new.
When people put the phone down the scammers remain on the line and intercept
the next call pretending to be the bank. This scam has now moved on to emails
and also letters. If you receive such a letter or email please do not use the
telephone number they give but call the one on the reverse of your credit or bank
card. Remember never to give your pin number to anyone either by phone, email
or letter. No bank will ask you for this information. One suggestion to add security
is to split up any financial information and submit some of it in a letter, some on an
email and another section by text.
Annual Village Meeting
Unfortunately this was poorly attended again this year – perhaps everyone knows
what happens in the villages and everything is perfect? The object of the Annual
meeting is to allow residents the opportunity to hear what local organisations have
done during the past year and also to put forward new ideas or projects. This year
reports included The Tenants & Residents Association which does excellent work
organising events for both villages, County Cllr Liz Yates, the editor of Idle Talk, the
Neighbourhood Plan team, Blue Skies Community Initiative who work with the
young people in the area organising numerous projects and events. The Chairman
of the Parish Council spoke about the consultations and projects which had been
undertaken throughout the year as well as updates on the Millennium Green Trust.
If you would like to read the full reports they will be on the Parish Council website
under the “Minutes” section.
Voting in the EU Referendum
Every household should shortly, if not already, receive a form in order to confirm
your details for the electoral register. Every person within the household is now
responsible for their own voter registration so make sure that the details on the
form are correct. You can also register online by going to www.gov.uk/register-tvote. You will need your National Insurance Number. Confirmation should be
issued from the District Council regarding your eligibility. You do not have to
register separately for the EU vote, your normal electoral registration is still valid.
The final date for registration is 7th June in order to be able to vote on 23rd
June. If you have any queries ring 01909 533252. This is an extremely important
issue which will affect the future of the country for decades to come, please make
every effort to cast your vote.
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YOUR GARDENING MONTH: JUNE
What can I say about the weather! We had some very warm days in May
bringing forward many plants and vegetables, but cold nights so I hope
that you did not lose any tender plants. Everything is green and growing
nicely, including the weeds, which seem to be growing twice as quick as
anything else. When weeding, just a little tip, which I have mentioned
before, to prevent the weeds from self-sowing, cut the seed heads and
flowers into a bag before weeding out the plant itself.
Now is the time to plant hellebores or Lenten rose if you would like to
provide a good crop of flowers in the winter. Put these perennials in a
semi-shaded position under shrubs or trees and they will be quite happy.
Most plants in the garden will benefit from feeding during the summer
when they are in full growth to ensure plenty of blooms. A general
purpose fertilizer is good but potash is better and will ensure even
better results. Never feed plants if the soil is dry. A good idea is to
water in the evening, and feed the next day. Many pests will start to
appear so keep an eye out for them and spray the as soon as you can.
Cut all the dead heads from flowers to encourage new blooms.
Some shrubs are pruned in the summer; they are the ones that bloom in
early summer on shoots formed in the previous year. If pruned as soon
as flowering is over, they will produce lots of new shoots in the growing
season next year.
On the allotment the first potatoes and carrots should soon be ready to
harvest. You can also plant more carrot and beetroot. Companion planting
is about “good neighbours” i.e. a mix of compatible species that have a
positive effect on each other when close on the same plot, such as
strawberries with onions. If you plant courgettes these are on plant that
snails will love, other pests do not like them so you will not need to spray.
I am trying something different this year, ying/yang beans which can be
used dry in the wintertime in casseroles, as a side they also look pretty
with black potatoes and cannellini beans. I will let you know how I get on
later in the year, if I have any success with them.
Watch out for pests and spray or treat the soil as soon as possible.
Cabbage white butterflies, spray with carbaryl or rotenote.
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Potato blight, spray with copper compound, but take care as butterflies,
ladybirds and bees are very helpful and desirable creatures to have
around.
Did you know that marigolds which flower from June to October are one
of the oldest ornamental cultivars for flower gardens? The main thing is
to enjoy your garden especially at this time of year when all the
wonderful colours and smells are a delight to behold.
Sue Staveley
Coming Soon at Bassetlaw Museum
Farm & Country Festival
25th & 26th June,
10:00-16:00 - free admission.
Crafts, children's activities, games, tractors & engines, BBQ,
refreshments & ice-cream, plus - "meet a creature" with lizards,
small furry things, snakes etc, for petting.
Curator, Sam Glasswell will host the Alternative Olimpiks to tie in
with the Olympic Games, but with silly events e.g. race at watering
the sheep using holey buckets.
Hoping to have Raptor Rescue i.e. fed-up looking owls, but people like
them. Of course the famous FoBM will be in attendance.
Friends of Bassetlaw Museum have an event that is open to all:
29th June: Strawberries & Skittles – outdoor games & strawberries
starting at 18:30
£1.50 for members, £3.00 non-members.
To book or for more information, contact the Museum at Amcott
House, Grove Street, Retford DN22 6LD or (01777) 713 749 or
[email protected]
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
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100g plain flour
Pinch smoked paprika, 1tsp baking powder
1tbsp caster sugar,
2 eggs,
75ml milk
225g sweetcorn, 1 grated carrot, 6 spring onions, finely chopped
Oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Method
To make the fritters, mix the flour, paprika, baking powder and
sugar in a bowl and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Beat the eggs and milk together in a separate bowl, then
gradually stir this into the dry ingredients to form a batter.
Stop mixing as soon as it comes together as it's important not to
overwork it.
In a separate bowl mix the sweetcorn, carrot and spring onion.
Add just enough batter to the vegetables to bind them, but no
more.
Next, fill a deep heavy-bottomed frying pan a third full of oil
and heat until a cube of bread turns golden in 30 seconds. Then,
carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil making sure
the oil doesn't splash you.
Fry for 2 minutes then flip over and continue cooking for
another 2 minutes. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm until
you've used up all the sweetcorn mixture
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Mattersey
and Mattersey Thorpe
Neighbourhood Plan Update
A big thank you to everyone who came to our consultation event on
23rd of April at the ‘Party in the Playground’. The event was to
showcase some of the results from the questionnaire that was
delivered to every household in the parish in March.
Members of the Steering Group and Parish Councillors were at the
event to talk to villagers about their views of the results and for
them to say what style of building developments and sites of
development we should have in the villages.
Everyone had an opinion about potential sites and enjoyed placing
flags on potential sites on maps of both villages.
The next part of the process in writing our plan is to gather more
information as the questionnaire raised some issues that we need to
clarify with further consultation.
When this has taken place we will start the policy making part of the
process.
We hope the plan will be finished and presented to Bassetlaw Council
towards the end of this year or beginning of next year.
If you have any comments or questions you
[email protected] or [email protected]
can
email
or use the Mattersey and Mattersey Thorpe Weebly site filling in
the ‘Have your say’ page on
http://mandmtneighbourhoodplan.weebly.com/neighbourhood plan.html
Marilyn Brogden
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Retford Ramblers
Retford Ramblers Group are always happy to
meet people who would like to join one of their
Sunday walks. Experienced walkers or anyone
just wanting to give it a try will be made
welcome. Our Programme offers walks of varying
lengths and in a variety of locations in our local area, in Lincolnshire
and of course the Peak District. We walk on most Sundays and meet
in the Chapelgate Car Park where car sharing is encouraged.
Ramblers are a charity dedicated to protecting the public rights of
way which makes the countryside more accessible for everyone.
June 12th
June 19th
June 26th
July 3rd
Bleaklow and Higher Shelf Stones
Lea and Holloway
Oxton
Beresford and Wolfscote Dales
More information about our Group can be found at:
www.nottsarearamblers.org.uk. e-mail [email protected]
or telephone Mike our Membership Secretary 01427 880984
Everton Village Players
Live Theatre on your Doorstep
This year, in place of our usual May
Production we will be providing
something fresh for our audiences. We will be participating in a joint
production of three one act plays with Bawtry Phoenix Theatre and
the The Old Nick Theatre, Gainsborough.
Under the banner of "Acting Together" we will present the three
plays for one night in each of the three locations.
The performances will take place between 30th June and 2nd July.
EMail: [email protected]
Secretary: 01777 818833, Box Office: 01777 817275
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Pull a canal boat to raise funds
Are you looking for a new, exciting way to raise funds
for your organisation or your favourite charity?
If so, the Friends of Dawn Rose have a great idea.
Your team can pull a 70 foot long, hand-built, wooden
narrow boat on the Chesterfield Canal.
The Friends are organising a Sponsored Boat Pull all the way from
Shireoaks to West Stockwith and back. They will set off on June 4th and
finish on June 18th. Don’t worry, you won’t have to pull it all the way! The
journey has been split up into twenty sections which vary from less than
one mile to four miles and no locks to eight locks. You can choose which
section suits you on which day and at what time of day – morning,
afternoon or evening.
You pay a £50 fee to the Friends of Dawn Rose and everything else that
you raise goes to your chosen good cause.
Pulling a ten ton boat might sound impossible. In fact it is surprisingly
easy. The Friends will supply harnesses with which two people can pull
Dawn Rose very comfortably. Your team can take it in turns. The Friends
will steer and manage the boat, but you will be able to help, under
supervision. As you will be going at walking pace, you can bring friends and
family to share in a great day out along this beautiful waterway.
To find out more,
go to the Chesterfield
Canal Trust website,
email:
dawnrose@
che ste rfie ld -canaltrust.org.uk,
or ring 01246 477569
Rod Auton
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Nottinghamshire’s Libraries
and Cultural Services
From April 2016, Nottinghamshire County Council 'hived off' its
library and related services following an announcement back in
November 2015. Rather than repeat what you have probably already
seen in the 2016 issue of Nottinghamshire's County Life magazine
we will simply remind you that in many ways your experience of
Nottinghamshire Libraries and also Nottinghamshire Archives will
initially be unchanged. We would, however, suggest you drop into
your Retford Library to have your library card updated to the new,
smart, logo.
Not got a library card? You may not realise what you're missing !
A library card is almost worth its weight in gold. This is because
Nottinghamshire Libraries have free access for card holders to a
range of online family history resources, most notable among these
is free access to Ancestry.com's databases from within the library.
An individual subscription to this service would set you back some
£150 per year if you subscribed personally – so get on board!
Please note Family History Group meetings take place 17:00-19:00 on
the second and fourth Monday of each month (Bank Holidays and
August excepted). They are FREE, so just drop in.
To explore in more detail Inspire's services see their website:
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Local and Family History Drop-In Surgery at Retford Library.
Need advice about researching family or local history? A Local
Studies Librarian will be at Retford Library at 09:30 – 13:00 on
Thursdays 30th June and 28th July.
Why not drop in for a chat and find out more about the library’s
local and family history resources that could help with your
research?
These drop-in sessions are free and no booking is required.
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April Report for Ranskill / Lound Beat by
PCSO 4716 Claire Walker
Burglary / Theft /
Criminal Damage
Anti-Social Behaviour
Period
Beat
Area
Mattersey /
Thorpe
Beat
Area
Mattersey /
Thorpe
April 2016
29
1
8
2
March 2016
18
1
4
0
April 2015
12
2
23
1
There was one crime of interest for the Mattersey Parish reported in
April 2016. Between 1600 hours on 02/04/16 and 1030 hours on
04/04/16 – Burglary Other – Baulk Lane
As mentioned in last month’s edition and as per the figures above you will
see that there was an increase in crimes reported through the month of
April. With this in mind could I again remind people to keep all sheds/
garages and outbuildings as secure as possible along with the contents
inside. In the case of vehicle crime could people ensure that they are
locking their vehicles and also not leaving anything of value inside the car
even in the glove box or boot areas.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mobile Library will be visiting
Mattersey / Mattersey Thorpe on
Tuesday 31st May and Tuesday 28th June
at the following locations & times:
Mattersey Church:
11.55 > 12.15
Cricket Field (Retford Road):
12.20 > 12.35
Chapel (Main Street):
13.35 > 13.40
Primary School:
13.45 > 14.10
Thorpe (Keyes Rise):
14.15 > 14.30
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DATES AND SERVICES IN
LOCAL CHURCHES,
FOR JUNE 2016
Sunday
5th June
11.15 am
Service of Holy Communion at
All Saints’ Church, Mattersey
Sunday
12th June
11.15 am
H.M. The Queen’s Birthday
Family Service at
Holy Trinity Church, Everton
Sunday
19th June
11.15 am
Service of Holy Communion at
All Saints’ Church, Mattersey
Sunday
26th June
11.15am
Service of Morning Prayer at
Holy Trinity Church, Everton
Bouquets for The Queen
The Ladies who care for the flowers weekly in Church will all be
arranging their own offering to the Queen on her Official Birthday
weekend of 11th-12th June.
Expect to see red, white, and blue in Church !
YOUR CHURCH IS OPEN
The Parish Church is open on a daily basis, normally from sunrise to sunset.
The building can be an oasis of peace in a busy world. Please feel welcome to
make use of your church for prayer during these periods.
Please also feel free to contact me on 01302-710298 if there are any concerns
that you would like to discuss or pray about.
Jonathan Strickland, Vicar
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