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Guides: Sandra McIvor 07876 787959
Brownies & Rainbows:
Janet Symonds, 01777 818713
Explorer Scouts:
Caroline Kercel 818077
Scouts: Mark Mounde, 01427 849130
Beavers: Laren Mounde, 01427 849130
Cubs: Serena Wyld, 01777 816327
Duke of Edinburgh Awards:
Caroline Kercel, 01777 818077
St. Wilfrid’s Church Scrooby and
St. Barnabas’ Church, Ranskill:
Rev.Kate Bottley, 01909 591857
Methodist Church:
Circuit Office: 01777 702786
Mon.,Tues.,Thurs. 9.30 - 3.00
Mothers Union, Ranskill:
Pat Gill, 01777 818745
Mothers Union, Scrooby:
Gail Foster, 01777 816062
Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society:
Jane Thomson, 01777 818215
Scrooby Village Hall:
Izzi Marshall, 01302 719811
Bassetlaw Cardiac Support Group:
Robert Blatchford 01777 818519
Friends of Daneshill Lakes:
Lesley Noar 01777 818362
W.R.V.S. Afternoon Fellowship Club: Ranskill Parish Council:
Terry Stables, 01777
Carol Head, 01777 705077
816648
Ranskill Post Office (Top Shop):
Scrooby Parish Council:
01777 818864
Sheila Firth, 01302 710936
Mattersey (with Ranskill)
Torworth Parish Council:
After School Club:
Rachel Hyland, 07595
01777 816714
932307
[email protected]
Ranskill Bowls Club:
Malcolm Hauser 07935 928618
Ranskill Investment Club:
David Smith, 01777 818400
Ranskill Nursery Pre-school:
Karen Meakin, 01777 816066
Little Owls Toddler Group:
Karen Meakin, 01777 816066
Ranskill Primary School,
Head Teacher, Mr Stuart Moody,
01777 818468
Ranskill Reading Room:
Peter Parkin, 01777 818852
Ranskill & Torworth W.I:
Pat Blatchford, 01777 818519
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Representatives In Ranskill:
Carolyn West, 01777 818016
Barry Bown, 01777 816325
District Councillors:
Ranskill & Torworth:
Michael Gray,
01777 700318
Scrooby: Barry Bowles,
01909 732121
County Councillors:
Ranskill & Torworth:
Liz Yates 01777 860219
Scrooby: Sheila Place
01909 731900
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The
STAR
No.368
November 2015.
Scrooby, Torworth And Ranskill
All the news and views from our three villages
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OPINION
There can be no denying that we live in an age of instant
communications.
Thanks to the mobile phone – and who doesn’t have one these
days – we can be reached if we are at the top of a mountain or on
a boat, train or aeroplane.
And it is this instant availability that has resulted in the growth of
the nuisance telephone call. There is simply no hiding place, and
those who seek to sell us the 1001 things we do not want or are
never likely to need are quick to exploit it.
If we had been involved in half as many accidents as we have had
phone calls about seeking compensation for them, we would not
even be here to tell the tale.
Accident compensation, PPI, double glazing, triple glazing, solar
panels, are but a few. The list is endless and if you have a
telephone, mobile or otherwise, you are in the sights of these
telephone super salespeople. There is no escape.
Simply saying “no” is absolutely useless – they have all the answers
and a great deal more.
Often the caller’s number is withheld so you cannot add them to the
barred list on your phone.
Some, of course, are genuine. At least they are selling something,
but others, often emanating from overseas, are a con, designed to
separate you from your hard earned cash.
A particularly common one is someone calling to tell you that you
have a problem with your computer. He, or she, will offer to repair
the problem and ask for access to your computer, but if you do grant
access he will infect your computer with a virus and then demand
money to remove it.
There is one – and only one – way to deal with these so called
nuisance telephone calls. They are surely much more than a
nuisance, but the answer is simple – HANG UP.
Don’t apologise, don’t get drawn into conversation: simply hang up.
If you can, make a note of the caller’s number and if they call again,
do not answer.
Even having your number removed from the telephone directory is
no way out. Many of these calling companies use machines that
simply generate telephone numbers and they can call thousands of
numbers a day. There are companies that obtain your number quite
legitimately and then sell them to the calling companies.
Unfortunately, it is a fact of life today, that however good something
is, there will always be those who seek to abuse and misuse it.
And cheap instant communications are a case in point. We all
benefit from them. Fifty years ago few people even had a phone in
their house. Today, everyone has one in their pocket.
Fortunately all telephones have a really useful button that
disconnects the call, and the simple way to get rid of nuisance
callers is to USE IT.
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Spitfire treat is prize
for Olivia’s top design
Plane enthusiast Olivia
Teasdale is flying high
after getting up close to a
Spitfire.
The 10-year-old Ranskill
Primary School pupil won
a competition to design
the invitation for this
year’s Bassetlaw Veterans
and Armed Forces Tea
Party, hosted by Bassetlaw MP John Mann.
Mr Mann said: “It was
really difficult to decide
the winner as so many
children had clearly put
a lot of effort into their
piece. However, Olivia’s
design caught my eye.”
As part of an air display
by the Battle of Britain
Memorial Flight, a Spitfire flew over the event
at Gamston Airport near
Retford, which was attended by hundreds of
people, including nearly
300 local veterans.
Mr Mann has organised
the event for 10 years.
He said: “This year’s was
the best we have ever had.
It was great to see the Spitfire up close when it landed at the airfield after the
display and I know that all
those who attended had a
fantastic afternoon.
“It was a fitting tribute
to thank those who have
given so much to defend
and protect our nation.”
Olivia, who lives in
Winner: Olivia with her design; Edward, Francesca, Olivia and William with the Spitfire and with John Mann
Birch Close, attended the
tea party with mum Keeley, dad Andrew, both sets
of grandparents and little
sister Francesca.
Proud Keeley said: “Olivia chatted with John
Mann and was taken to
meet Spitfire pilot Anthony Parkinson, who asked
her questions about the
planes she had drawn.
“He gave her a flight
path map as a treat and
pointed out the landmark
that showed where he was
in relation to Gamston.
“He asked if she knew
what the landmark was
and she replied: ‘Yes,it’s
Cottam power station
where my Dad works.’”
The Teasdales are plane
enthusiasts and were delighted that Olivia had
won the competition.
Keeley said: “We were
all very proud of Olivia
and felt privileged to be
part of the day.
“I was told I could go
and collect my sons after
school and bring them
to Gamston to meet Mr
Mann and Mr Parkinson.
“Edward and William
were in awe of being so
close to the Spitfire.
“We were spoilt with delicious food and drink and
couldn’t have wished for a
nicer afternoon.”
No escape as Primary Suspects track down killer
NEARLY £700 was raised
as 92 ‘amateur detectives’
enjoyed a murder mystery
evening in Ranskill.
Let Sleeping Frogs
Die was performed at St
Barnabas’ Church by the
Farndon Players, with
sleuths enjoying a twocourse meal with a complimentary drink.
Primary Suspects led
by Ranskill headteacher
Stuart Moody won the
bottles of wine for guessing whodunnit.
Organiser Dot Perkins
said: “Everyone had an
enjoyable evening and
we raised more than
£690 for the Bassetlaw
Hospice and the Notts&
Lincs air ambulance. We
hope to make this an annual event.”
Jane Thomson won the
top raffle prize of an Italian-themed hamper.
Primary Suspects: Dot Perkins with Stuart Moody, Phil Corrigan, and
James and Emily Cherrill
Plantar Fasciitis (fash-ee-itis!)
The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue running from the heel to the base of the toes. It
supports the arch of the foot, acts as a shock absorber and helps with forward propulsion during
walking.
Plantar fasciitis is the name we give to pain in the heel, which may extend along the sole of the
foot, that is caused by repetitive stress to the plantar fascia. It is usually felt most keenly on
taking the first few steps following rest e.g. first thing in the morning or after prolonged sitting.
It is a common condition affecting 1 in 10 of us at some point in our lives and can be a pretty
stubborn problem. It will, however, eventually get better with time and treatment can speed up
this recovery process.
There are several potential causes of plantar fasciitis—being overweight, pregnancy, being ‘on
your feet’ all day and poor footwear may all contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis.
Stiffness in the ankle and foot may also cause excessive strain on the plantar fascia as may any
changes in your usual work or exercise routine.
When treating plantar fasciitis, it is often a combination of strategies that work best. Medication
and rest can ease your symptoms. Physiotherapy to stretch and mobilise the tight tissue and stiff
joints can help tackle the cause of the problem. A physiotherapist can also advise you on the
most appropriate exercises and self management techniques to help manage your problem.
Here at Blizard Physiotherapy we have a friendly team of highly
qualified Physiotherapists and massage therapists available at flexible
appointment times to suit your needs. We also offer Pilates and gentle
exercise classes. We are committed to improving the health and well
being of our patients and enabling them to continue with an active and
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DRAWN TOGETHER AGAIN
Many STAR readers will remember artist
MARGARET CLARKSON who for close on ten
years lived and worked at the Mayflower
Gallery in Ranskill.
She has been in art education in one way or
another for over fifty years and was a finalist for
a number of years as the FINE ART Trade Guild’s
best selling artist and her work has been
featured in many national, regional and local
magazines and book illustrations.
Her art work is always on display at the John
Bird Studio on Dower House Square in Bawtry
and each year Margaret and John have a
successful Open Day. She is looking forward to
this year’s Open Day on Saturday November
7th between 10am and 4pm and would enjoy
meeting up with you all again.
Visitors enjoying making woodland jewellery with Nottinghamshire
Wildlife Trust's Northern Education Officer Kevin Widdowson, at the
Daneshill Lakes Open Day.
Daneshill Lakes Open Day
The Open Day at Daneshill Lakes on Sunday October 11th proved to be a popular event for
the organisers, the Friends of Daneshill Lakes.
Harvest
Supper
Thanks
A big thank
you to
everyone who
supported the
Harvest
Supper in
Scrooby in
October.
As a result, a
total of £1,102
was raised almost as
much as last
year.
Thanks again
Sarah
Coombes
The weather was warm and
sunny, making an enjoyable
outing for the many visitors who
were entertained with besom
broom making, a close encounter
with moths and other wonderful
insects, wildlife crown and
woodland
jewellery
making,
wildlife spotting and word games.
The more athletic joined one of
the two expert-led guided walks
looking at the wonderful wildlife
residing at Daneshill whilst others
tried their luck on the Tombola
which offered over 100 prizes.
The Daneshill Lakes Sailing Club
were busy giving rides on the lake
whilst the Daneshill Angling Club
talked "fish" with visitors. After all
that many visitors relaxed with a
cuppa and home baked cake and
enjoyed the beautiful view.
Anyone interested in perhaps
joining the Friends of Daneshill
Lakes will be welcome to join
them at their next meeting on
Monday 2nd November 2015 at 7
pm at the Idle Valley Rural
Learning Centre, off the Great
North Road, north of Retford (Sat
Nav DN22 8SG).
Further details can be obtained
from
the
Friends'
website
(www.friendsofdaneshilllakes.btck
.co.uk) or contact Lesley Noar on
01777 818362.
email [email protected].
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Mothers’ Union hear
about life in the RAF
Members of Ranskill Mothers’ Union met on
Wednesday October 14th in Ranskill Church to hear
the Rev. Robin Turner talk about his life as a Chaplain
in the RAF. Pat Gill opened the meeting with prayers.
Rev. Turner gave a very entertaining and humorous
talk, as he described how he came to be a Chaplain
and some of the many aspects of the job. He told of
the many places he had been stationed, including
Cyprus during the Turkish invasion in the 1970's and
Berlin at the collapse of the wall.
During his Chaplaincy he was not only responsible for
the spiritual welfare of the personnel but also often for
broadcasting to the forces. His final posting was
responsibility for the Archdeaconry of Hong Kong to
the Falklands before his retirement several years ago.
This was a very well attended meeting which
everyone enjoyed. We finished with refreshments and
a raffle.
Our next meeting is on November 11th at 2pm when
the Rev. Stevens will give an illustrated talk on
aspects of Jersey.
The summer of 2015 has sadly
seen a record number of cruelty and
neglect cases at the RSPCA South
Yorkshire Animal Centre, in Bawtry.
We have also admitted more
abandoned animals than ever
before. In fact we are full to
overflowing.
For a nation supposedly known as
animal lovers, there has been a
sorry catalogue of dumped animals
all through the summer, not least
mother cats with small and
vulnerable kittens.
If you are thinking of adopting a pet,
then first think long and hard about
the commitment – the time, the food
costs and the vet bills. If you are
unsure about meeting unexpected
vet bills, insure your animal.
Next step … please adopt a rescue
animal, whether it be from us or
from another animal charity, rather
than spend money at a pet shop or
breeder. We have a wonderful
variety of dogs, cats, rabbits and
small furries. They have one thing in
common – they offer love, loyalty
and joy.
If you already own a dog, we will
arrange socialization sessions at
our Centre to make sure you adopt
a good friend for your existing pet.
We give advice on looking after
your pet and they will be neutered,
micro-chipped,
vaccinated
and
wormed, if appropriate.
A selection of our animals are on
our website www.rspca-doncasterrotherham.org.uk, but the best
option is to visit the Centre on the
Great North Road, near Bawtry,
DN10 6DE. We are open six days a
week, 11am to 4pm, closed
Wednesdays.
We are full and sadly have no room
to take in animals until more
adopters come forward. If you
cannot adopt, for whatever reason,
remember you can still help us as a
volunteer or by donating on our
website.
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On occasion I must confess I
have fallen prey to feelings of
jealousy (as I’m sure we all
have from time to time). I’m
pretty sure it derives from my
insecurities more than anything
else.
At school I was never the one
that other girls envied or all the
boys fancied but to be honest,
I’m not sure I’d have liked all the
attention that being popular
inevitably comes with.
Envy isn’t necessarily a bad
thing, as long as you remain in
control of it and it doesn’t start
to control you. As with eating
chocolate digestives, it’s ok in
moderation.
Jealousy and envy are not the
same thing as some people will
have you believe. If I see a
woman wearing a beautiful
dress I feel envious. I wish that
dress was mine.
If I see a beautiful woman
wearing the dress whilst having
a cosy chat with my boyfriend, I
feel jealous. Envy is when you
want what someone else has,
whereas jealousy is when
you're worried someone's trying
Someone has to
say it
to take what you have.
Envy is a reaction to lacking
something. Jealousy is a
reaction to the threat of losing
something or someone that you
care about.
Envy can be harmless if kept
under control, whereas jealousy
can be all consuming and
harmful to others. Jealousy is
destructive, damaging and in
the long run solves nothing.
By
displaying
jealous
tendencies towards others we
cause them pain and only make
ourselves seem small and petty.
Jealousy can actually cause the
very thing that you were scared
of in the first place.
By acting jealous you are more
likely to lose the things you care
about and hurt the people that
matter most. Feeling jealous is
no fun as it only makes you feel
inadequate.
Jealousy can affect us mentally,
physically and psychologically.
It is both a cause and an effect
and its affects affect different
people differently.
Feelings of jealousy can be
detrimental to your health
and only make you feel alone
and miserable.
Therefore we must learn to
unburden ourselves and let go
of these negative emotions.
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‘Council cold callers
are bogus’ - warning
Nottinghamshire
Trading
Standards officers are warning
people to beware of bogus
telephone calls purporting to be
from the County Council that
are targeting people across the
county.
Officers are re-issuing the
warning as complaints to the
service have been received
again in recent weeks. Some
complaints
were
initially
received earlier in the year.
Reports have been made by a
number of Nottinghamshire
residents stating that they have
been cold called by someone
claiming to be from the County
Council. The caller asked the
residents if they had been
involved
in
any
recent
accidents or if they had PPI.
When the residents challenged
the legitimacy of the call the
person
hung
up.
Nottinghamshire
County
Council advice is not to
answer any questions and to
end the call immediately. We
also recommend you ignore
all cold-callers.
The County Council will never
contact you to discuss car
accidents or any other claims
management type scenario.
If you do receive a call from
someone claiming to be from
Nottinghamshire
County
Council and you are at all
unsure about it, ask for their full
name and say you’ll contact
them back.
You can then ring the County
Council on 0300 500 80 80 to
verify the identity of the caller.
If the caller is bogus they will
probably hang up without
giving
you
any
details.
If the bogus callers have given
you information which may
help trace them, please report
it to Action Fraud on 0300 123
2040
or
visit
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www.actionfraud.police.uk
Pair are drawn
together again
Many STAR readers will remember artist Margaret Clarkson, who
for close on ten years lived and worked from the Mayflower Gallery in Ranskill.
She has been in art education
in one way or another for more
than 50 years and was a finalist
for a number of years as the
Fine Art Trade Guild’s best selling artist. In addition, her work
has been featured in many national, regional and local magazines and book illustrations.
Her art work is always on display at the John Bird Studio on
Dower House Square in Bawtry
and each year Margaret and
John have a successful Open
Day.
She is looking forward to this
Year’s Open Day on Saturday
November 7th between 10am
and 4pm and would enjoy meeting up with you all again.
When
replying to
an advert
tell them
you saw
it in the
STAR
Coffee
Morning
at Bowls
Club
raises
over £1,600
A Coffee Morning at the
Ranskill Bowls Club raised
the magnificent total of
£1,673 for the Macmillan
Nursing Fund.
The £2 admission fee
included coffee or tea and
a cake and fund raising
was boosted by a bottle
tombola, cake stall, craft
stall and a raffle.
The event was organised
by club chair Carol West
who thanked everyone who
helped on the day and the
many people who kindly
donated prizes for the stalls
and the raffle.
Prizes were also donated
by the Top Shop in Ranskill
and the Ranskill Fish and
Chip Shop, the recently
opened gents’ hairdressers
in Torworth, the Cutting
Shed and Clean and Stitch
in Retford..
But Carol said the highlight
of the day was the look of
“sheer delight” on the face
of little Evie Rose when she
won the Paddington Bear
doll in one of the
competitions.
Ranskill
and
Torworth
Women’s
Institute
Ranskill and Torworth
Women’s Institute
have invited Steve
Shelley from Deli and
Dine in Retford to their
meeting on
Tuesday November
24th, commencing at
7.30.pm. in The Village
Hall, Kennel Drive,
Barnby Moor.
Steve will be bringing a
selection of cold meats
and cheeses for us to
sample, so this will be
a good chance to get
some ideas for your
Christmas and New
Year Festivities.
We do not meet in
December, however
we will begin our 2016
programme on
Tuesday 26th January
26th when the speaker
will be Chris Abbot
who will be talking on
“The lighter side of
being a Veterinary
Nurse”.
We meet on the fourth
Tuesday in the month
in the above venue.
Meetings commence
at 7.30pm, and visitors
are always welcome.
The ladies of Ranskill
and Torworth W.I.
would like to say a big
“Thank You”, to all
those who supported
our Murder/Mystery
evening in September.
It was great to see so
many people from the
village and further
afield at this event.
For further information
please ring
01777 818519.
Pat Blatchford and
Members.
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bee attractive plants Penny Forsyth with her passion for bees is
just the person to give us the facts and advise.
Tuesday 17th November 2015 - 7.30 pm - Penny Forsyth - Bee
keeping.
Penny Forsyth has been keeping her bee hives along the edge of
Treswell Wood and processing its honey for five years .Her
presentation will give us a better understanding of these wonderful
creatures, making bee havens in your garden and best of all will
bring along a range of products and gift hampers for us to
purchase ready for Christmas.
Tuesday 15 th December 2015 - Christmas quiz. A fun evening of
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provided. Hope you can join us for a little festive spirit.
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Hotel, Carlton Road,
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Start.: 7.30 pm
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Sunday, 29th Nov noon – 6 pm
Monday 30th to Sat. 5th Dec:
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Admission: £2.50
Children accompanied by an adult: FREE
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Nov 10th: John Hoare
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Nov 24th: Christmas
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The group meets in
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with meetings starting
at 1.45 pm.
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Will visit the villages on the following dates:
Ranskill and Torworth—Friday, 6th November
Scrooby—Tuesday, 17th November
Ranskill Parish Council clerk Terry Stables and his wife recently went for a
holiday in Majorca… It turned out to be
A flight to remember
It's the 17:10 to Palma and we're on stand just about ready to go - and early. The final three passengers board a little
late. We could have left by now. Someone is sitting in their seats and there's a bit of a kerfuffle as the stewardess has to
sort out the problem. It turns out that the people in seats 5A, B and C fancied sitting near the front of the plane or maybe
they were just numerically challenged because their seats were 22D, E and F. After much huffing and puffing, they give in
and move.
The doors are closed and we're off. We taxi to the runway; we taxi off the runway; it seems like we taxi just about
everywhere. Maybe the pilot is treating us to a tour of the airport but there's no commentary so we don't know what's
happening. And eventually we end up back on stand. The Police have been called because one of the passengers has
been acting aggressively. Speculation is rife.
My money's on the guy in 22D who, deprived of the view from 5A, has lost it. We have to wait for the SWAT team, which when it
arrives is one policeman and somewhat diminutive at that. Is there a minimum height regulation these days? He goes to the back of
the plane - it must be 22D - and escorts off a young guy - not 22D - with swarthy skin and shaved head, earrings (of course) and large
biceps so he obviously works out. Who doesn't these days. But he goes meekly asking the officer what will happen to his phone which
he's left on his seat.
Then, he's followed down the aisle by his girlfriend, another dark-skinned individual, quite pretty with hair piled up on her head. More
waiting. There are negotiations on the tarmac. It's too late for macho man and he's led away but Ms trouble manages to wheedle her
way back on the plane. More waiting as macho's baggage is unloaded. We've lost our slot with Air Traffic Control and our departure is
now dependent on the goodwill of the man in the tower.
One hour late which isn't bad in the circumstances my wife says - has she experience of these things? - and we finally make another
start. And through all of this I'm sitting next to Derek. I'm in 9B by the way; I know because I checked my boarding pass earlier when
22D was moved. Derek's by the window and quite chatty to begin with. I'd guess he isn't a day under 80 and he asks me where I'm
from. He knows the place but then Derek knows most things according to Derek. He's from a little mining village in South Yorkshire - in
fairness he never used the word pretty, which isn't surprising when he tells me it's called Kilnhurst. Do I know it? Oh yes, I know
it. Derek makes out he's quite worldly, as old people often do, but you can see past the facade and I think he's really nervous.
Derek's off to meet his girlfriend - no laughing please - in Majorca but he can't remember the name of the resort. It's a funny name, one
word. I hesitate and then decide not to say Magalluf. She flew in before and she's already there. Waiting for him at the airport? It
conjures up a loving picture of a geriatric collision at the barrier outside arrivals.
Twenty minutes into the flight and Derek's complaining of stomach pains. He's puffing and blowing out his cheeks like old people do. I
know because I am one. He says he hasn't eaten all day, which turns out to be over 24 hours ago, but he'll be all right when he gets a
whisky inside him. No, Derek, if you haven't eaten, we'll get you a sandwich. We feed him some cheese biscuits, which is all we
brought for an early-evening flight, and we get him some water.
He seems to be getting worse and he visits the toilet twice. We alert the steward that they might have an ill person on their hands. I try
to get out of Derek if he's taking any medication but he's becoming vague. Another visit to the toilet but he doubles up half way there
and then the penny has dropped with the cabin crew.
Back in his seat and Derek starts to shiver uncontrollably. It's chilly on board but not that cold. He's still talking, mainly lambasting
Ryanair for not having any blankets on board. Quite right; they don't even carry one for emergencies. While the stewardess
administers the universal panacea, oxygen, when Derek wasn't having any breathing troubles, the call goes out on the tannoy: is there
a doctor or nurse or other medically-trained person on board. It's getting serious. There are no takers and it looks like my First Aid at
Work badge (expired) might trump the rest of the passengers. And then out of the depths of the plane step a couple to the rescue. She
starts and they rustle up spare coats and cardys to try to warm up Derek. When she has to look after her child, he takes over. I'm
guessing they're both nurses but they're good even though there's a limit to what they can do.
The situation stabilises. By now we've moved a few rows forward to give the 'medics' some space. People are standing in the aisle or
visiting the toilets at the back - Derek has placed the one at the front out of commission, They decide there's no room for trolleys at the
front of the plane so service involves Paolo, the little Italian guy, running back and forth to the galley which takes an age but we've
worked up a hunger and after all that, even a piece of bedraggled Ryanair lettuce tastes good. We don't forgive them the prices. What!
15 quid for two sandwiches, a water and a gin and tonic.
I'm looking out the window when I can steal a glance. Don't things come in threes?
Where's the lightning?
After landing we have to stay seated and give the paramedics a go at Derek. It turns out he was on medication but he'd packed it in his
suitcase which was in the hold. This is better than the UK SWAT team. There are four of them. I can hear broken English and broken
Spanish and I'm about to offer my services with my broken Castilian when a ground staff member arrives who speaks all far more
fluently than I ever will. Saved again.
Derek is taken off in a chair and we wave him off with our best wishes. Derek will be spending the night in a hospital. It was raining on
arrival, it's raining now, oh and there's the lightning and the thunder, mercifully too late to further disrupt our flight to remember.
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STAR Villages at War 1914-18. Part 6 1918.
Information from the Retford, Gainsborough and Worksop Times archive held
in the Local Studies Department at Retford Library.
Ranskill resident Irene Tissington has been researching the history of World
War One in the STAR Villages. This is the sixth - and final - in the series.
Of particular sadness are the reports of those servicemen who perished in the closing months of
the war.
Private Sydney Smithson In October 1918 Ranskill was saddened to learn of the death of Private
Smithson, who had previously been reported missing. His wife, and their three children were
hoping that he had been taken prisoner, so news of his death was a terrible blow. His brother,
Mr. A. Smithson was the Ranskill Postmaster.
Private William Hanson Torworth also lost one of its sons in the final days of the war. Private
Hanson, aged 19, died while a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a highly respected former
employee of Ranskill Fork Works.
Private Fred Wilson On the 22nd November the Retford Times reported the death of Private
Wilson, killed in action in France only a few days before the armistice was signed. He was aged 21
and had been in France for 9 months.
Signs of Hope
Soldiers Return Home Mr. J Crisp, butler at Serlby Hall and his wife were delighted to welcome home their
two sons in August 1918. Bombardier F Crisp had spent 2 years in hospital after being seriously wounded on
the Somme and his brother, Private C Crisp was gassed in November 1917 and had been discharged from
the army.
Development in Harworth In September 1918 the prospects of employment for returning soldiers were
much improved with news of the sinking of a new coal mine in Harworth. Building was set to commence on
an estate of 2000 houses to accommodate the miners and their families.
Help for War Widows Local entrepreneurs and landowners contributed towards a fund to help the families
of soldiers who had lost their lives. This fund provided coal for heating and Christmas treats.
Peace finally came with the signing of the armistice and announcement of a ceasefire. This report in the
Retford Times on 15th November 1918 tells how this was welcomed at the front.
“At 11 0-clock in the morning a special correspondent with the American armies telegraphed that hostilities
ceased on the American front, whereupon began what is probably the most wonderful collective
demonstration of joy the world has ever seen. Within a few minutes of the ceasefire the bells of Verdun
started pealing. News of the armistice spread like wildfire in the back areas. Motorcyclists tore along the
roads shouting “It’s over boys.” Every village hung out flags and people lined the streets shouting and
singing. The moment the guns were stilled innumerable locomotive whistles and automobile horns began
shrieking.”
These celebrations were echoed in our local villages, where there were dances and parties – an explosion of
joy, after years of hardship. But many, no doubt, would be only too aware of the ones who would never
come home, and without whom village and home life would never be the same again.
O valiant hearts who to your glory came
Through dust of conflict and through battle flame;
Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved,
Your memory hallowed in the land you loved.
John Stanhope Arkwright
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The word brandy is derived from the Dutch brandewijn meaning ‘burnt wine’ and it was Dutch
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Water of life
Brandy is defined as ‘an unsweetened spirit made by the distillation of fermented natural
grape juice’ and it can be produced wherever grapes are grown and wine is made. Although
often referred to as eau de vie (‘water of life’ - also aqua vitae), this term can be applied to
any grape spirit including the French marc or Italian grappa which have the generic name
pomace brandy as they are made from the grape skins and pips left behind after the pressing
of grapes in wine production. Brandy can be made from other fruits giving us peach and apricot
brandies and apple brandy, of which Calvados from Normandy is the most famous.
Spain is a major producer of brandies, all of which can be given the generic name aguardiente
or fire water. Jerez produces the biggest selling Spanish brandies in Spain and the UK and
because production is by the same companies that make sherry, this ensures continuing good
quality.
The art of distilling
Spirit-making is based on the principle that alcohol and water boil at different temperatures
so when a fermented liquid is heated, the vapour containing the alcohol is released first and it
can be trapped and cooled and then condensed to an alcoholic liquid. The legal maximum
strength for eau de vie is 86% but in practice, it is usually about 70%. The reduction to the
legal minimum of 40% ABV (alcohol by volume) is achieved by adding distilled water and at the
same time, caramel for colour; cane sugar may be added but in relatively small quantities. The
liquid then undergoes a stay in oak casks in open warehouses taking on the complexities of the
oak to become golden and mellow. As much as 6% volume can be lost through evaporation and
this part, called the angels’ share, is responsible for the fungus that coats the warehouses.
Cognac and Armagnac
Only brandy produced in Cognac in western France can be called cognac, with the prestige that
accompanies it. There are over five hundred brands of cognac, of which many are from small
producers. Arguably the three leaders are Moët-Hennessy, a part of the LVMH luxury goods
group, Martell and Rémy Martin.
Almost all cognacs are a blend of brandies from different years but they often have various
terms applied to them. VS (Very Superior) or VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) or Three Star
will be better than basic brandy while XO (Extra Old) and Luxury indicate that the youngest
cognac in the blend is at least six years old although the average age may be twenty years or
more. France also produces Armagnac from the area of the same name in the Gascony region, a
little further south. Reputedly France’s oldest brandy with records dating back to 1411, it
comes from the same grapes as cognac but is produced in a still special to the area which
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“Remember, remember the fifth of November
of gunpowder treason and plot.
I know of no reason why the gun powder treason
should ever be forgot.”
― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Guy Fawkes Night is coming up when especially the
youngsters have a great time building bonfires,
making and stuffing their ‘guys’, buying fireworks and
generally having a good time. I’ve been looking into
the history of it all and we have been celebrating this
failed plot to assassinate King James I for 410 years.
Some things seem to take a long time to be forgotten.
I suppose it’s become something fun to do when the
evenings have got darker and bonfires and fireworks
look good in the night sky.
Those troubled times of the early 17th century
have left us something to remember, but of far greater
importance is the death
and resurrection of Jesus
Christ. These events are
the hinge on which all of
history turns. It impacts all
of us - the ones who came
before and those of us
who have come after. The
death of the Son of God
and his resurrection from
the dead are events to be
truly celebrated. In his first
letter to the Corinthians the
apostle Paul writes: the
Source: Wikipedia—National Portrait Gallery D2334
Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took
bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and
said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in
remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after supper
he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant
in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in
remembrance of me.’ For whenever you eat this
bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s
death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
Now this is truly something significant to
celebrate. The effect of our faith in Christ and his
death for us brings everlasting life. Jesus promises
this in John’s Gospel. For my Father’s will is that
everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him
shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the
last day.’ John 6:40
So if your trust is in the Lord Jesus Christ you
can rejoice and celebrate. And if you haven’t trusted
in him yet, this is a good day to make a start. There’s
nothing better to celebrate.
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Puzzle for November
Centre Dot Sudoku
About this puzzle
Sudoku is a logic-based, numberplacement puzzle. The aim of Sudoku is to
enter a number from 1 to 9 in each cell of a
9×9 grid made up of 3×3 subgrids. Each row,
column and region must contain only one
instance of each number.
This Sudoku variant is known as
“Centre Dot Sudoku”. The central shaded
cells of each region form an extra region that
must also contain the numbers 1 to 9. The
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Centre Dot Sudoku Puzzle - Medium
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We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and
have strong links with Ranskill Primary School.
Renovations, Extensions,
Garages and
Specialist in Loft Conversions.
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07970 558506
We have facilities for children with disabilities, and SENCO
trained staff.
Only £3.50 a hour. Your first 15 hours Government funded
for all 3-4 year olds. You may also qualify for a free early
years place for a 2 year old.
We also run a stay and play session on a Tuesday afternoon
from 3:30 until 4:30 if you would like to visit the nursery.
For more information please ring Karen Meakin on 01777
816066 or email us at [email protected] or visit the
website at ranskillnursery.co.uk
Pre-school learning alliance no. 33967
Charity No 1026854
Ofsted Reg No 253108
Telephone 01777 816066
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PROFESSIONAL
BUSINESS CARDS
Made to Order
Logos can be included
Printed either in colour or
black and white on any type
of colour of card
100 for £15
200 for £25
Telephone: 01777 818710
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Telephone 01777 818621
Horse, Pig, Poultry & Cattle
Feed all Pet Food,
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Amounts
Cat, Dog, Rabbit, Birds
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Tinned Dog & Cat
Meat, Biscuits
Rabbit Mix and Pellets
Also Horsehage &
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Plus a range of grow bags,
compost, peat & ornamental
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Open
Mon-Fri 8.0 a.m—5.30 p.m
Closed for Lunch 12-1.30
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WEDNESDAYS
3:30 – 4:30
Term time
For babies, toddlers,
their mums, dads,
nannies, grandparents
or other carers
We’re in the Nursery at
the back of Ranskill
Primary School
Do just drop in!
Little Owls is a thriving baby and toddler group. We meet on Wednesday afternoons
in term time between 3:30pm and 4:30pm in the Nursery which is located at the
back of Ranskill Primary School. There are toys, puzzles, a craft activity, and all
sorts of fun each week for the children. Parents, grandparents, nannies and other
carers have time to chat, make friends and support one another over a cup of tea or
coffee. We do ask for a donation of £1.50 to cover the costs of these sessions.
Come and join us – you will be very welcome.
For more details
Contact Karen Meakin / Rachael Clayton on 01777 816066
Email [email protected]
Garden Bird of the Month - the Jay
Hello, I am an Ambassador
for the British Trust for
Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden
BirdWatch
scheme
in
Nottinghamshire.
Each
month, I introduce a bird that
you might see in your
garden.
This is the time of year when
you are most likely to see the
Jay. Unlike most members of
the Crow family, it is a colourful
bird. It is Jackdaw-sized and is
pinkish brown in colour. Its
head has a black and white
flecked crest which is raised
when the bird is alarmed or
exited. It has a white throat and
a black moustache.
The Jay
Picture by
Edmund Fellowes
Its wings are black and white
with a flash of blue feathers. It
has a black tail and a white
rump
which
is
distinctly
noticeable should you see it
flying up in to the trees.
The Jay eats beech mast,
hazelnuts,
seeds,
and
invertebrates, and like some
other members of the Crow
family, it will also predate nests
for eggs and young birds.
However, its main source of
food, especially during autumn
and winter is the acorn, and
because of this, there is a
strong relationship between this
species and the Oak tree.
During the autumn, Jays will
collect acorns and bury them so
that they have a reliable food
source
during
the
winter
months. It is reported that a
single bird can cache up to
5,000 acorns at a time. Those
they don’t manage to relocate
will germinate and produce a
sapling. As a result of this, Jays
play an important role in the
dispersal of this tree.
Primarily a woodland bird, you
may see them in mature
gardens where they will take
peanuts and seed from feeders.
As part of its 25th anniversary this year,
the RETFORD CIVIC SOCIETY is hosting an evening of
Two years ago there was a
marked increase of Jays coming
in to gardens as recorded by
BTO Garden BirdWatchers,
possibly due to a combination of
a bad acorn harvest and harsh
weather. It is certainly an
interesting bird to have in your
garden.
Jean Parrott
If you enjoy watching birds and
other creatures in your garden,
then BTO GBW may be perfect
for you. Please contact me for a
free
enquiry
pack
at
[email protected] or visit
www.bto.org/gbw
Solution to November puzzle
“Wines for a Christmas Feast”
with our very own Master of Wine, David Bird, suggesting an
aperitif, white wine for the fish and the cheese, red wine for the
turkey, port for the Stilton and sparkling wine for the toasts.
To be held in the Lady Chapel of St. Swithun’s Church
Cannon Square, Retford
on Tuesday,
1st
www.sudoku-puzzles.net
December – 7.30 p.m.
£12.50 per head - to include some light refreshment to go with the wine.
Tickets available from Derek Turner: 01777 702929
All proceeds are being donated to St Swithun’s Church
in support of its further restoration.
Please mention
the STAR when
responding to
advertisers
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Missing something?
See it in colour on our
website
at
the-star.org.uk
Kids Fun Food
For a delicious and easy to make
mousse, prepare a jelly up as per
the instructions on the packet and
allow to set. Then simply whisk it
up with approximately half a tin of
evaporated milk. For a stronger
flavour, you can use fruit juice
instead of water to make up the
jelly and you can of course add
real fruit into the jelly before it
sets.
In Saint Barnabas
Church
THURSDAY
CLUB
November 5th
12.30 – 2.30pm
Come Hungry !
All Welcome !
For transport on the
day, ring Joy 01777
818419
Bassetlaw
Hospice
Forthcoming
events
21st November – Christmas
Coffee Morning
Come along and pick up a few
Christmas bargains from our
gift stalls, have a coffee and
try some of our homemade
cakes.
Bassetlaw Hospice
10am – 12pm
******
8th December – Carol Service
St Anne’s Church Worksop
7pm
For further information on any
of these events contact: Helen
Eshelby at the Appeal Office
on 01777 710444 or [email protected]
www.bassetlawhospice.org or
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November In the Garden
With Sue Staveley
The leaves are falling and the garden is beginning to take on
its autumn look. There is still plenty to do but you now have
to pick and choose when to do it because the weather is not
always suitable.
Never try to get into the soil when it is wet as you will do more
harm than good but that’s no excuse to sit back and do
nothing, it will help for next year to slowly work through the
coming months to prepare for next year.
It is time to plant tulip and daffodil bulbs and lift and divide
autumn flowering snowdrops and order seeds for next year.
Plant new fruit trees and bushes when the weather and soil
conditions are right. Remove any secondary growth that had
occurred after summer pruning trained fruit.
This is the best time to plant gooseberries unless the ground
is cold and wet, although they have a lot of thons, it is a
wonderful fruit and one plant is normally enough as they are
self-fertile. If you wish to grow plums choose a warm
sheltered position because the trees flower early and can be
caught by the frost.
The best time to plant borders is mid-autumn and late spring
so that when the plants come into growth there is very little
more work to be done. If you leave it late in the warmer
weather the weeds will already be growing and it will be
difficult to catch up.
Start in the autumn and work your way through the borders
whenever the soil is dry enough. Firstly cut back the old
vegetation, some of you may be reluctant to do this if the
plants contain seeds for next year, but often the dead foliage
does not allow air to circulate around the plants and diseases
develop.
Also if the plants start to grow in the spring and it becomes
wet and not possible to cut away the old growth they can
damage the new growth.
With the windy weather leaves are a problem, try to clear
them quickly; leaving them on the ground creates perfect
conditions for fungal diseases and make wonderful homes for
slugs. If possible put the leaves in a heap up in a corner or in
a bin as they make wonderful compost.
You can plant overwintering broad beans and there is still
time to plant garlic. So, no time to sit back yet, still work to be
done.
NOVEMBER QUIZ
This month’s theme:
Would you Believe it?
1.
Which town, in which country, has a
20 cell jail for troublesome animals?
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Dear Lord,
In a world filled so often with conflict and
strife,
We remember today those who gave up a
life.
A precious and full life they gave at such
cost
2.
Which country has the most Post
Offices?
3.
After rats, which of these creatures
occurs in the greatest numbers on
our planet: mice, chickens, rabbits or
cows?
4.
300 different languages are spoken
in which city?
Now glory is theirs to eternally savour.
Who has children called: Buddy
Bear, Petal Blossom Rainbow,
Poppy Honey and Daisy Boo?
Of the 11th month, we earnestly pray
5.
6.
7.
8.
A well-known book was almost given
the title “Tomorrow is another day?”
And its heroine the name Pansy,
which book?
Unlike all other animals in this
respect, what do cats, giraffes and
camels have in common?
Rabbits are more closely related to
which of these: mice, deer, horses
or kangaroos?
9.
What was the first song to be sung in
outer space?
10.
Who died on the last hour of the last
day of the last week of the last month
of the 18th Century ?
So fleetingly lasted, so brutally lost.
They none of them died just to seek
worldly favour.
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day
For a world knowing peace – and with full
hearts, we pause
They laid down their lives, Lord, in memory
of yours
Joy Tudberry
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Last month’s quiz - the answers
1)Cornwall 2) 30th November 3) Edinburgh 4) Harland & Wolff 5) Portmeirion 6) Lake Bala 7) Antrim
& Armagh 8) 1215 at Runnymede 9) Pembrokeshire Corgi 10) Atlantic, English Channel, Irish Sea & North
Sea 11) Chepstow 12) Laxton (Notts) 13) Hay-On-Wye 14) The Giant’s Causeway 15) 23rd April 16)
Glamis Castle 17) Cymru 18) Wiltshire 19) Normans 20) May I see that? 21) On the bagpipes 22) 17 th
March 23) Benjamin Button 24) a bush & Pontefract 25) 1 st March 26) Roslyn Institute 27) a bat & Ball
28) a naked lady formed into a hillside at Cramlington, Northumberland 29) Up Helly Aa, 30) William
Wordsworth
ROTARY CLUB OF
RETFORD
In Aid of Bassetlaw Hospice & other
Rotary Club Charities
An evening of opulent decadence
Viennese
Masquerade Ball
Seasonal Recipe
Saturday 14th November 2015
Coq au Vin
Drinks Reception: 6.30pm
Dinner: 7.30pm
Carriages: 1.00am
Ye Olde Bell Hotel
Barnby Moor DN22 8QS
DANCING
To the live music of the
“The Decades Band”
DRINKS RECEPTION
With Pre-dinner cabaret
4 COURSE DINNER
Plus: Casino, auction, Raffle, disco
and more….
Dress code:
Ladies – Opulently decadent:
Gentlemen -
Black Tie
Masks and costumes are welcomed
option
Ticket Price £60
For tickets contact Hilary Zaccaria
01777 703093
Ingredients
25g/1oz butter
150g/5oz shallots, peeled but whole
5 cloves of garlic
150g/5oz streaky bacon, cut thickly
500ml/16floz red wine
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 free range chicken cut into 8 serving
pieces, on the bone but with skin removed,
(or 6 chicken thighs)
Spring of fresh thyme or good pinch of dried
salt and crushed black pepper
250g/12oz button mushrooms
5000ml16floz stock
Small bunch flatleaf parsley
Method
1. Heat a thick-bottomed casserole dish
on the stove, add almost all of the butter
and the shallots. Cook until just browned:
then stir in the garlic. Add the bacon and
thyme and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms, turn up the heat
and add the red wine, stock and vinegar.
Add the chicken pieces, bring the sauce to
the boil and then simmer gently for about 25
minutes or until the chicken is tender and
cooked through. For a thicker sauce
remove the chicken once its cooked and
keep warm. Cook the sauce over a high
heat for a few minutes until the volume of
liquid has reduced. Return the chicken.
Add the parsley, together with the reserved
knob of butter. Season with salt and freshly
ground black pepper and serve with a
dressed green salad and mashed potato or
crusty bread
5th December 2015
10:00am to 1:00pm
Cherry Tree Walk, Ranskill, Retford, Notts. DN22 8LH
.
Nearly New Sale and Christmas Gifts
£5 per stall + a donation to our raffle
Also:Santa’s Grotto
Christmas Raffle
Cake Stall
Refreshments
To book a table or for more information, please phone Natalie Tomlinson
on 07519 269424
Ranskill Scout Group
Duke of Edinburgh
Meeting for New Members
and parents
Scrooby Village Hall
8-00pm to 9-00pm
Wednesday 11th November 2015
If you are 14 years or in year 10
you may be interested.
Do you like camping, walking and
generally being out doors?
This also looks good on any CV or
university application
Please come along and join us.
Contact Caroline Kercel
01777 818077 or [email protected]
for details.
Church Notices
Message
W from Kate
Services in November
Apart from England's performance, I've been
enjoying the rugby world cup. It won't come as any
surprise to those of you who know me best but it
reminded me of my happy days as a hooker.
Sunday 1st
Blyth
11.00 am HC CW
Ranskill
9.30 am FW
Scrooby
9.30 am CW MP
Sunday 8th
Blyth
8.00 am BCP HC
Blyth
10.50 am HC CW
Remembrance Service
Ranskill
9.30 am Uniformed
Organisations Act of Remembrance
Scrooby
10.50 am Act of
Remembrance
Sunday 15th
Blyth
11.00 am CW HC
Ranskill
9.30 am CW MP
Scrooby
9.30 am CW HC
Sunday 22nd
Blyth
8.00 am BCP HC
Blyth
11.00 am FW
Ranskill
9.30 am CW HC
th
Sunday 29
Scrooby
9.30 am CW HC
I've always struggled with sport and at school
walked the cross-country course more than I ever
ran it. I always believed I was firmly in the 'not
sporty' category. But at university, rugby helped
me to find out something new, that in fact I could
'do' sport it just had to be the right sort. Rugby is a
game where every one can find a place,
regardless of their size or speed. As someone
slow and round but quite strong my natural place
was in the scrum and I loved it.
Two weeks ago, I had my rugby girl’s reunion, we
played, laughed and ate together and found our
place in the world again.
Everyone needs to find a place, a place to belong
and a place to be. Jesus said 'Come all who are
weary and I will give you rest.' The Christian faith
continues to offer a place to belong whatever you
bring to the field.
Key:
BCP
Book of Common Prayer
CW
Common Worship
FW Family Worship
HC
Holy Communion
MP
Morning Prayer
Every blessing
Kate.
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What’s happening at St.
Barnabas’ Church
Barney’s Toddlers
Every Monday 9.30—11.30 am
(no meeting on Bank Holidays)
Vicar of Blyth and Scrooby with Ranskill and
Chaplain at North Notts College.
Tuesday 10th November
Singing group 7pm
Wednesday 11th November
Mothers Union 2pm in church
Thursday 12th November
Lunch Club 12.30 pm
Thursday 19th Messy Church 3.45pm
Tuesday 24th November
Singing group 7pm
Useful Contacts
Rev Kate Bottley 01090 591857
Church Wardens—Ranskill
David Hill 01777 818072
David
Stacey
01777 in
818303
There is room for
about
320 words
11 pt.
Church Wardens—Scrooby
Gordon Ashworth 01777 818322
Maurice Clapham 01302 710078
Please note there will be no Youth Club in
November
.
A
polite
reminder
from the STAR.
Would all advertisers,
correspondents and
contributors please
remember the deadline
for ALL contributions
is the 16th of the month
prior to publication.
Articles and adverts
received after this date
may not be published
Come along to our
On the first Sunday of every month
At St Barnabas Church, Ranskill
Arrive between 9.30am - 10am for breakfast and activities
From 10am to 10.30am is a short service suitable for all ages
The next service will be on Sunday 1st November
All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
******
Barney’s Messy Church
is on Thursday 19th November
3.45pm at St Barnabas Church, Ranskill
 3.45pm – 4pm: Arrive for welcome refreshments
 4pm – 5pm: Take part in a range of activities aimed at Primary
School age children and their accompanying adult
 5pm – 5.15pm: Join in with worship for everyone, which
includes songs, a story and prayer
 5.15pm – 5.45pm: Sit down together for a family meal
There is no formal charge for Messy Church, but we welcome donations
as we rely on these to cover the cost of materials and food.
We look forward to seeing you there!
******
Youth Club is currently having a break.
Look out for our restart date
in future editions of the STAR.
Country
Christmas
Market
Thursday 19th November
3.30 pm—6.30 pm Free Entry
Church Hall, Mattersey, DN10 5DU
Official Opening by Santa on his tractor at 3.30 pm.
Santa’s Magical Grotto 3.30-5.30
Stalls and refreshments 3.30-6.30
There will be a wide range of quality and novelty gifts
for you to enjoy. Over 20 different stalls!
Stalls will be in the Church Hall and throughout the Church.
Come and enjoy a special Christmas event.
Have a glass of wine or coffee and your first mince pie.
Carols, crafts and everything Christmassy!
Mattersey All Saints Community Event
All proceeds to Mattersey and Mattersey Thorpe Fund Raisers
to Support Local Projects .
For more information call: Bev 01777 816661
DRAFT MINUTES OF SCROOBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
14 September 2015
PRESENT: Chair Ed Marshall, Heidi Robbins, Christine Bailey, Treasurer Tony Smith, Elaine
Gargett, Mark Firth, Sheila Firth (Clerk).
Apologies: District Councillor Bowles, Matt Pollard, James Arrowsmith.
Minutes of the Last Meeting: Minutes agreed, proposed by Mark Firth, seconded by Heidi
Robbins.
Matters Arising: Donation cheques had been received from Notts County Council and Bassetlaw
District Council towards the Scrooby Show.
Correspondence: A letter of thanks had been received from the Friends of Daneshill Lakes for our
donation towards the upkeep of the nature reserve. A letter had been received from Bassetlaw
District Council with regard to the new Anti-social Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014, Public
Spaces Protection Order – Dog Control. Please see below for more details.
District Councillor's Report: Mr Barry Bowles was not in attendance to give his report, however
he had confirmed that there was nothing in the report of direct relevance to Scrooby. Mr Bowles
has been attending the meetings of the Harworth Development to represent the views of his
parish councils.
Finance Report: Treasurer Mr Tony Smith handed out his report, full details are available at the
www.scrooby.net website. The audit has now been completed.
Police Report: Two thefts from vehicles were reported in Scrooby in August.
Planning & Village Plan No new planning had been received. Details of the planning application
relating to the Car Wash at Hawks Nest are still awaited.
Play Area: The new equipment is proving to be very popular.
Village Hall: The painting of the porch area in the Village Hall is now completed. New indoor
notice boards are needed, Clerk to make a request for a new lockable outdoor notice board from
Notts CC, and also to remind them of their commitment to replace and refurbish the existing road
signs and street lights.
Village Environment: The tyres dumped along Mill Lane have been reported. The Lengthsman
Scheme appears to have been suspended. The footpath alongside the railway has been cut.
School Lane bridle path still needs cutting, and overgrown hedges from two houses on Great
North Road need cutting back as the footpath is becoming impassable. With regard to the letter
received from Notts CC about the new Dog Control Order, full details of the Order are available at
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk, but briefly the Order, whose formal title is Bassetlaw District Council –
Public Spaces Protection (Dog Control) Order 2015, provides that:

It will be an offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to pick up after their dog
forthwith from any land, to which the public have access by payment or not, with the
express or implied permission of the landowner.

It will be an offence for a person in charge of a dog to fail to keep the dog on a lead in those
burial grounds and cemeteries listed in the Order.

It will be an offence for a person in charge of a dog to take the dog into those fenced
children’s play areas listed in the Order. Failure to comply with the requirements of the
Order can result in a £100 fixed penalty or on conviction, a maximum fine of £1,000.
Owners are still required to clean up after their dog on unfenced play areas.
For Scrooby, the areas included in the Order are the Pinfold, the churchyard/cemetery and the
Croft.
DRAFT MINUTES OF SCROOBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday October 14 2015.
PRESENT: Chair Ed Marshall, Heidi Robbins, Christine Bailey, Treasurer Tony Smith, Elaine Gargett, Matt
Pollard, Mark Firth, Julie Dunstan, Sheila Firth (Clerk).
Apologies: District Councillor Bowles, James Arrowsmith.
Minutes of the Last Meeting: Minutes agreed, proposed by Heidi Robbins, seconded by Elaine Gargett.
Correspondence: An email had been received from Tesco, offering financial assistance for small rural
projects by application. Enquiries to be made concerning the viability of applying for assistance to smarten
up the Whinz, to provide new benches, pathways, planting etc. Heidi Robbins and Elaine Gargett to head up
the planning and application to Tesco, in conjunction with the gardening Club.
Finance Report: Treasurer Mr Tony Smith handed out his report, full details are available at the
www.scrooby.net website. There is still an outstanding invoice to be received relating to the new Village
Hall curtains.
Police Report: One theft from vehicle was reported in Scrooby in September. The Chair and Matt Pollard to
investigate cameras/signs as deterrents.
Planning & Village Plan: A planning application had been received for rendering to be applied to exterior of
Riverside Cottage. There were no objections.
Village Hall: The Bawtry Cinema Club will be using the Village Hall whilst repairs are carried out to the
Phoenix Theatre in Bawtry. The boiler in the Village Hall has passed inspection.
Village Environment: The noise monitoring block on the Croft that has been monitoring the noise from
Robin Hood Airport, is to be removed this week. The new replacement street signage in the conservation
area of Scrooby is not the Heritage Style that had been expected, particularly considering the forthcoming
Mayflower 400 visitors that are expected in 2020. The Chair has approached Notts CC and Bassetlaw DC
about this. The Chair also requested of Notts CC that the gulleys and drains be cleared before winter as they
have a tendency to flood. The Chair to make enquiries as to who owns the parcel of land between the
boules court and the Village Hall, in the event that we do secure funding for an extension to the Village Hall
for the Mayflower 400 celebrations. Owners of properties that have overgrown or overhanging foliage that
is impeding access to paths and walkways are being contacted with a view to having them trimmed and
tidied up. The Clerk had been contacted regarding overgrown trees along the side of the far Whinz on
Gibbet Lane, causing pedestrians to walk further onto the road. It was agreed that these would be cut back.
Any Other Business: There is a dog still being walked regularly on the Croft and their mess not being cleaned
up, despite the prominent notices requesting that dogs be kept away from the Croft. A new litter bin is to be
requested to be placed at the village end of Mill Lane near to the pumping station.
Meeting closed at 8.40 pm
Next meeting Monday 9 November 2015, 7.30 pm, Scrooby Village Hall
Torworth Parish Council
October 2015
(including Draft Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 6th October)
CRIME
There was no police representative present at the meeting. A report was sent for
August and September there was 1 Burglary other in August and 1 Burglary other in
September in Torworth. Please remember to report anything you find suspicious the
police on 101.
FINANCE
RESOLVED that the following cheques be passed for payment:
Scrooby and Ranskill PCC – Hire of Room
£14.00
R Hyland – Clerks Salary Oct
£102.30
HMRC – PAYE Oct
£25.40
L Middlebrook
£30.00
North Notts Landscapes
£634.80
Grant Thornton
£25.00
NEW STREET SIGNS IN TORWORTH
Councillor Christie Willis met with Kim from Bassetlaw District Council to discuss the
street signs around Huntsman Place as it seems there is a lot of confusion for people
making deliveries as to where the houses exactly are, and they are often being
mistaken for Holds Lane. It was decided that Bassetlaw Council would provide some
new signs to make it clearer.
VILLAGE PARK / PLAY EQUIPMENT
The Parish Council are able to apply for a grant from Igas, it was suggested that the
playfield committee would apply for this and the application would be for new play
equipment, suggestions included things for the older children like a teen shelter and a
multi use equipment court, and also to raise the existing zip wire.
Lark Energy are also prepared to make a donation as they have installed a solar farm at
Barnby Moor. It was decided to ask Lark Energy to raise the existing zip wire and to
purchase a commemorative bench.
The Playfield committee also have a vacancy for a treasurer so if you would be able to
help with this please contact the clerk or see Christie Willis (Playfield Committee Chair).
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
The scarecrow festival will continue to take place next year, with the event being in
Ranskill on Saturday 11th June and in Torworth on Sunday 12th June. This will
coincide with the Queens 90th Birthday and the National Street Party day on Sunday
12th June, therefore, Torworth will be holding a street party for the children in the park,
there will also be other activities to compliment this and all help will be appreciated, this
will be advertised again closer to the time.
Next Parish Council Meeting is the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 3rd
November 2015 at 7.00 p.m.
at St Barnabas Church, Ranskill. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Clerk: Rachel Hyland — 07595 932307
Email: [email protected]
Ranskill Parish Council Newsletter
(including draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 20th October 2015)
CRIME REPORT & POLICE NEWS
In September 2015, there were seven reported crimes comprising one burglary and one burglary other, one incident
of theft or unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle, three thefts from motor vehicles and one incident of criminal
damage. Overall, there had been 19 reported crimes across the beat area which compared with 21 crimes reported in
August and eleven reported crimes during September 2014. There was no recorded incident of ASB in Ranskill.
HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC
The top to the handrail on the slope entrance to the village park from Station Avenue had been replaced by Notts CC.
FINANCE
Bank Balances at 30th September 2015: Current - £100.00; Reserve - £22,003.12, which included the second part of
the precept totalling £9,280.50. The following payments were approved for September/October:
1783
1784
1785
1786
1787
1788
1789
1790
H M Land Registry
North Notts Landscapes Ltd
T M Stables
H M Revenue & Customs
Scrooby with Ranskill PCC
John D McGill
Mrs S M Floyd (Walkers Nurseries)
Mrs S M Floyd (Amazon)
Title plan view copy
£3.00
Grass cutting
£480.00
Clerk’s salary & expenses
£332.35
PAYE
£73.60
Room hire
£84.00
Litter picking
£39.00
Plants for village planters
£120.00
Paint for children’s play equipment £15.60
Play surfaces in the park require replacement and other equipment requires upgrading to meet current British
Standards and it was agreed to prepare a schedule of this work, seek estimates and make a grant application to Notts
CC for SLC funding on the basis that we were improving existing assets.
PLANNING
An application had been made by Mr & Mrs Thomson to demolish a redundant barn complex and erect a two-storey
building to form a self-contained office and create a shower room extension to the main dwelling at Oak House Farm,
Folly Nook Lane. Following consideration, it was decided there were no objections to the application.
An application had been made by Mr & Mrs Barry Bown to vary condition 2 of a previous planning permission relating
to the dwelling to be constructed in the grounds of Archway House, Mattersey Road. Condition 2 had stated that the
permitted development should be carried out only in accordance with the details, specification and drawings included
on the application forms originally submitted but revised drawings had now been submitted to show the space above
the approved garage being converted to a further bedroom and en suite bathroom. After considering the plans, it was
decided there were no objections to the application.
AMENITIES and FACILITIES
Plants and bulbs had been purchased and the process of stripping out the old and replanting new in the planters and
troughs around the village had begun. Contractors on behalf of Notts CC had carried out work to remove the problem
of standing water at the entrance to Birch Wood from Mattersey Road. The site looked good and it was hoped that the
problem would not now recur.
Although there was no dissatisfaction with the work of North Notts Landscapes, it was agreed to seek tenders for the
2016 contract in order to meet the legal obligations of the Parish Council.
Regarding the Public Spaces Protection (Dog Control) Order 2015, a letter had been sent to Bassetlaw DC asking
them to correct their mistake and remove the village park, children's playground and playing field from the list of Dog
Exclusion Areas. Bassetlaw had advised they were taking legal advice on the best approach to resolving the issue.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING
Torworth Parish Council had said they were not interested in joining Ranskill to produce a plan covering both parishes
and they would be preparing their own plan. A meeting was therefore to be arranged between the members of the
Ranskill steering group and Bassetlaw DC to discuss the project and funding.
NOTTS CC MINERAL PLAN
County Councillor Liz Yates informed the Parish Council that meetings were taking place at County level relating to
the proposed new quarries at Botany Bay, Retford and Barnby Moor. The Botany Bay quarrying could result in 50
lorry movements per day coming through Ranskill on their way to the Finningley area. There was no further
information about the quarry at Barnby Moor at this time and further details would be provided when more was known.
RANSKILL PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
To facilitate business, it was proposed and resolved to move the date of the monthly Parish Council Meeting from the
third Tuesday in the month to the second Tuesday and this would take effect from February 2016.
The next Parish Council Meeting will be held at St Barnabas Church on Tuesday 17th November at 7.30 pm.
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend.
Parish Clerk: Terry Stables 01777 816648 or [email protected]
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