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IN THIS MONTH’S EDITION

FEATURES

Bowls Club News Lots of events

TLC for your PC Doverbeck demos

Elijah Linley

Editor: Angela Davis 18, Foxhill Road: 9313331 All written contributions c/o Carnarvon Room, Chestnut Drive

email: [email protected] Advertising: Steve Swann 64 Nottingham Road: 9313671

email: [email protected] Distribution: Alan Comerie 6 Station Road: 9312221

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This is the Parish Magazine for Burton Joyce, Bulcote and Stoke Bardolph. It is published by St Helen’s Parochial Church Council and staffed by unpaid volunteers.

The closing date for APRIL edition is MARCH 16TH (or earlier if possible please)

Items for publication to be sent to our editor at Carnarvon Rm. or preferably by email to [email protected]

Parish Letter 2 Vicar’s Notes & Registers 3 Services at: St Helen’s 4 Holy Trinity & St Luke’s 5 URC, Methodist & RC 6 Who’s who in the Churches 7 Church Events 8 Church News 9 Diaries 10/11 Clubs & Groups 12/13 Parish Councillors & Reports 14 Events 19 What’s on at the Library 24 Tribute 26 TLC for your PC 29 Erick’s Walk part 2 30 St Helen’s Choir 31 Fun at Dover Beck flower club 37 Elijah Linley 38 Crocket Club 36 Wordsearch 40 Police Update 41 Train Timetable 43 Useful names/addresses 44


Roger Harper’s Letter

“I just knew she was OK.’ A man fairly new to church was talking about a meditation at church in which he had had a picture of his mother, who had died some time before, tending a garden. The same message has come to different people in different ways – a sense of light, a bird in a special place, and many others. These experiences which just come, unexpectedly, are fairly common. To each person, God is saying ‘She or he is fine, she is with me. You can leave her with me and turn back to life. I am looking after her. You now look after other people, and enjoy life.’

After these experiences people feel they can leave those they love in God’s hands. They don’t need to talk to them or ask help from them. They concentrate on relationships with the living.

These experiences do not come to everyone, but the message they convey is for everyone. It is a message that fits in with Jesus and His Father as the Bible shows them to be.

Some people would love to have such an experience to assure them that those who have died are OK, but it doesn’t come. These things are unpredictable. With or without an experience, because of Jesus and His Father God, we can all be assured that beyond this life is a love greater than we can imagine, reaching out in ways we hardly understand, ready to embrace every person on and from our planet.

This is why I, and other Christian leaders, encourage people not to talk to and seek messages from those who have died. God wants us to leave those we love still, but see no longer, with him. They have a better life, the life of Paradise, to enjoy with Jesus. Trying to be in touch with them now does not help them, nor us. It makes life more difficult in the end.

Jesus, who has himself been through death, is the best person to care for those who have died. If we have important messages we want to convey to them, we ask Jesus to pass the message on. Jesus is also the best person to help us with the worries and decisions of this life, and to send us people to be our companions. Let’s contact Jesus and know that those who have died are fine with him .

Roger Harper


Vicar Rev. Roger Harper 931 2109 (Tues & wed)

The Parish of: BURTON JOYCE, BULCOTE AND STOKE BARDOLPH

From the Registers

FUNERALS

February 3rd Ada Codling Holy Trinity

February 10th Peggy Graham St Helen’s

February 20th Jane Fordyce St Helen’s

Church Office/Carnarvon Room booking: 9314212 Open Tues/Thurs 9-12

Readers Keith Rigg Steve Stephenson

9117832

01949 21133

Lent is here – from Ash Wednesday, March 5. 40 days to freshen up, tone up, wake up, measure up, grow up. I love it.

Detoxing is now fashionable. Skipping a meal twice a week has been a well promoted health discovery. Lent has always been about detoxing. John Wesley, the Methodist pioneer, in the 18th Century encouraged his followers to fast twice a week.

Lent is time to stop being self-indulgent. We can say ‘no’ to desires for things that are not healthy, whether it is crisps, or late night TV, or swearing. We can be strong enough to say ‘no’ and keep to it. We can develop self-control. At least for 40 days we can. Then the habit is formed and we decide whether to keep it. We can do this with Jesus’ help. Ask for His Spirit of self-control and you will come through to Easter healthier and happier. Roger [email protected] 931 2109


Services at St Helen’s Wednesday 5th March 10am Holy Communion

Sunday 2nd March 8.00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sidesmen Steve Swann 10.30 All Age Worship Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Genesis 32,22-31 Paul Smith Rev Roger Harper Paul Smith Linda Williamson/Bev Down

Ash Wednesday 5th March 7.30pm Holy Communion Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen 2Cor 5,20b-6,10 Anne Pask Rev Roger Harper Helen Geeson Matthew 6,1-6.16-21 Helen Geeson Anne Pask

Sunday 9th March 10.30 Holy Communion Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Romans 5,12-19 Paul Geeson Keith Rigg Paul Smith Matthew 4,1-11 Helen Arnold Helen Arnold/Paul Geeson

6.15pm Evening Worship Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Deut 6,4-9,16-25 Helen Geeson Rev Roger Harper Helen Geeson Luke 15,1-10 Rev Roger Harper Jean Mason

Sunday 16th March 8.00 Holy Communion Sidesmen John Byron 10.30 Morning Worship Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Rom 4,1-5,13-17 Brenda Skellington Bev Down Helen Geeson John 3,1-17 Trevor Bonnington Peter & Elizabeth Butler

Sunday 23rd March 10.30 Holy Communion Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Romans 5,1-11 Liz Knott Helen Geeson Helen Geeson John 4,5-24 Brian Thompson Paul & Sue Rennie

6.15pm Holy Communion Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Joshua 1,1-19 Helen Geeson Helen Geeson John 2,13-22 Les Terry

Mothering Sunday 30th March 10.30 All Age Worship Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Exodus 2,1-10 Gloria Nicholson Rev Roger Harper Paul Smith Paul Rennie/Steve Pickerill 6.15pm Holy Communion Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen 2 Cor 1,3-7 Helen Geeson Rev Roger Harper Helen Geeson John 19,25-27 Rev Roger Harper Jean Mason

Sunday 6th April 8.00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sidesmen Edward Benson 10.30 Holy Communion Readings Readers Prayers Wardens/Sidesmen Romans 8,6-11 Jenny Kitchener Sue Rennie Paul Smith John 11,1-45 Lesley Best Sylvia Johnson/Gloria Nicholson


All services use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

Sunday 9th March 9.00 Morning Prayer

Sunday 16th March 9.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 23rd March 9.00 Morning Prayer

Sunday 6th April 9.00 Morning Prayer

Sunday 2nd March 9.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 16th March 4.00pm Evening Prayer

Mothering Sunday 30th March 9.00 Holy Communion

Sunday 6th April 3.00pm Animal Blessing Service

Services at Holy Trinity

Services at St Luke’s


Sacred Heart R C Church Saturday [Vigil] Mass 6.30 at Sacred Heart

Sunday Mass 9.00 at St Bernadette’s

10.30 at Sacred Heart

Confessions

11.25 Sacred Heart, also after evening Mass.

11.30—12.00 first Saturday of month at St Bernadette’s.

Holy Days—Evening of Holy Day, Vigil Mass

7.30 at Sacred Heart

Holy Day 9.15 at Sacred Heart

7.00 at St Bernadette’s

Services at Methodist, URC & RC Churches

Joint Ministries in Burton Joyce March 2014

SERVICES at 10.30 am – unless shown otherwise Sun 2nd at Methodist Church. Led by Mr Mick Radnall Fri 7th at Methodist Church, 2.30 Women’s World Day of Prayer Men and women welcome. Sun 9th at UR Church. Led by Interlude Sun 16th at the Methodist Church led by Mr Thomas Boakye Sun 23rd at UR Church. Led by Rev’d Malcolm Fife.[Communion] [Church Meeting, including AGM follows this service] Sun 30th at UR Church. Led by Rev’d James Bolton.


Who’s Who in the Churches

METHODIST CHURCH Minister Rev. Neil Draper 16 Orlando Drive Carlton, NG43FL [email protected] Hire of Schoolroom Geoff Dudley 9312116 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Minister Revd. Malcolm Fife 9208927 Hire of Hall Graham Spiby 9871181 SACRED HEART RC CHURCH ON CARLTON HILL Priest Revd. Eamonn O’Hara 9118266

THE PARISHES OF:

ST HELEN’S Churchwardens Helen Geeson 9312076 Paul Smith 9312766 Secretary PCC Paul Geeson 9312076 Treasurer Peter Butler 9312412 Envelope Secretary Vacancy Electoral Roll Sec’y Nicola Harrison Music & Organist Vacancy Mothers’ Union Enid Broadbent 8410015 Young Voices Mary Fearn 9312842 Children’s groups Linda Rigg 9117832 Traidcraft Liz Knott 9312919 Children’s recorders Sylvia Johnson 9312247 HOLY TRINITY Churchwardens Steve Stephenson 01949 21133 Treasurer Kevin Doughty ST LUKE’S Churchwarden Kathy Dixon 9870168 Treasurer Trevor Bonnington 9312555


Church & Diocesan News

MYTH OR REALITY… ST HELEN’S CHURCH CHOIR

Myth: The Church Choir is an elitist group of old fuddy-duddies who dress up on Sundays and sing the same old hymns. Reality: We are a group of musicians who choose to sing in church on Sundays, who are friendly and caring and enjoy upholding the traditions of church music, and trying out new music. Sadly, like all established groups we are obviously not getting younger… some choir members have long service medals from the bishop…( they are the ones with the purple ribbons..) the rest of us are relative youngsters! We all have other commitments and cannot always make it to services… nor are we expected to. We would welcome help and interest from willing and able singers who could spare an hour on two or three Thursday evenings per month, and about an hour and a half on two or three Sunday mornings a month. An ability to sing is obviously a requirement, and an ability to read music is an obvious advantage but not a necessity. If you are interested please call me or speak to any choir members.(0115 9312803) Mary Simpson (relative youngster and stand in choir director!!)

Stoke Bardolph Heritage Association

Stuart Dixon will give an illustrated talk on “Rustic Charm...the Country Gardens of England”

Tues. March 25th at 7.30 in Stoke Bardolph Institute

All welcome. Members £1.50, non members £3. Tea & biscuits.


Church Events

Joint Ministries Events & Locations March

MON. Friendship Circle meetings at URC 2pm.

TUES. 11th & 25th Bible Discussion Group URC 10am. 18th Tuesday Club MWIB. Methodist Church 2.30.

THUR. 13th and 27th Coffee & Crafts. Methodist Church 10am.

FRI. 7th & 21st Prayer/Breakfast URC 9am. Coffee Pop-Ins Methodist Church 9.45-11.45. All welcome.

City Hospital Volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help wheel patients from the wards to the morning service in the chapel. The next Sunday for which volunteers are needed is March 2nd. We meet at the Post Office at 9am and return about 11.30am. If you would like to join us please phone Mary Fearn on 9312842.

SUNDAY GROUPS We would love to welcome more children to our

Sunday Groups…..The more the merrier! A fun, lively introduction to church and Christian

learning, at 10.30 in St Helen’s Church Centre.

Weekly, except for the 1st Sunday of the month, when we have a family

service.

Contact Linda on 9117832


March Diary of Meetings and Events

KEY FOR VENUES OCH Old Church Hall URCH URC Hall CC Church Centre SG Sports Ground CR Carnarvon Room MCH Methodist Church Hall VH Village Hall

Sat 1st VH Community Market Come and see what’s on offer. For info tel Sally Smith 9312766 or Debbie Penzer 9314597. Sat 1st 7.30 VH The Village Hall Committee invite you to “Come and Dance to the Vibrants”. See page 23 for more information. Tues 4th 10-12 OCH Holy Trinity Coffee & Pancakes. See page 21. Tues 4th 7.30 OCH Senior Citizens.”Masters of Mirth” Laughter makers of the 20th Century. Speaker, our own Mike Storr. Fri 7th 2.30 MC Women’s World Day of Prayer. [Men & women welcome!] Sat 8th 2pm VH British Legion Jumble Sale. See page 21. Sat 8th 7.45 start VH BJ PTA Annual Quiz. Tickets £7.50 each. This includes a cheese platter. Tickets available from the Primary School office, 9312373 or from the Paper Shop. See page 31. Mon 10th 11.15 BJ Library BJ Storytime and Songs. Bring your toddler. Tues 11th 1.45 VH BJU3A The Workhouse Storytellers: Performance by volunteers from Southwell Workhouse bringing its history alive. For further info tel 01636830799 or visit website www.bju3a.co.uk Tues 11th 7.30 CR History Society “Bombs to Butterflies” Rushcliffe Country Park. Valerie Clark. Wed 12th and 26th 10.30 BJ Library. Rattle, Rhyme and Roll. Thurs 13th 2.15 CC Mothers’ Union. Speaker Sue Rennie. “African children” Thurs 13th 7.30 VH BJ & Bulcote WI “Happy Feet” by podiatrist Alison Musgrave. Sat 15th 10am OCH Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning. See page 25. Sat 15th 10am CR BJ & Bulcote centre for Local History Open Morning. Photos, maps, archives and current exhibitions. Admission £1.50 includes tea/coffee & biscuit. Thurs 20th 12.00 CR The Village Lunch. Soup and sweet, tea, coffee, herb tea. See p. 19 Thurs 20th 7.30 OCH Wildlife Trust Life with Barn Owls. See page 19. Thurs 20th 7.30 VH Dover Beck Flower Club. June Borrowdale, “Seasonal Serendipity.” Thurs 20th 7.30 Lowdham Horticultural Society “Farming with Wildlife” by Andrew Parsons. Sat 22nd 2pm VH Choral Society Jumble Sale. See page 22. Sat 22nd 7.30 VH Barn Dance For more information see pages 25 and 41. Mon 24th 7.30 Lowdham WI Hall. Lambley Historical Society. Marion Wallwork “Gardens through the ages” Tues 25th 2pm St Helen’s Church. Gedling Deanery Mother’s Union Lady Day Service. Tues 25th 7.30 Stoke Bardolph Institute. S.B. Heritage Ass’n. Speaker Stuart Dixon. “Rustic Charm –the Country Gardens of England” Sat 29th VH Community Market. For info tel Sally 9312766 or Debbie 9314597. Sat 29th 10-11.30 OCH Burton Joyce Bowls Club members’ registration for this season. New members and interested parties welcome. Sat 29th 7.30 VH Silent Auction in aid of Village Hall funds. Tickets £5, includes light supper. See page 22 for more details.


Forthcoming Events for April

"Daffodils, That come before the swallow dares,

and take the winds of March with

beauty." - William

Shakespeare

Tues 1st 7.30 OCH Senior Citizens. “Southern Ireland” Slides and chat by our very own Steve Wright. Sat 5th 10.30 Sacred Heart parish rooms. Table Top Sale. See page 23. Sat 5th 7.30 St Paul’s Church, Carlton. Choral Society Spring Concert. See page 27. For tickets tel 9313331, 9312803 or from choir members. Sun 6th April 3pm Animal Blessing Service. See page 23. Tues 8th 1.45 VH BJU3A Angela Rymell: Talk by Garden Bird watch Ambassador on the work of the RSPB. For more details tel. 01636 830799. Thurs 10th 7.30 VH Burton Joyce & Bulcote WI “Women at the Minster” by Rowena Edlin-White. Mon 14th –17th BJ Library Anniversary Cele-brations. See page 24. Thurs 17th 12-1.30 CR The Village Lunch. Soup and a sweet, tea, coffee, herb tea. Sat 26th 2pm SG Burton Joyce Bowls Club. New members’ introduction and “have a go” bowling. Come along and try it.

1 to One .... a group for those who have lost a husband or wife.

Please phone Mary on 9314384 to find out more

Friday March 7th 7.30 pm

Evening Meal Nags Head Woodborough

Please ring Flo Crowson 9312884 before 5th March

Tuesday March 11th 11.00 am

Coffee drop in Timmermans Epperstone

Monday March 17th 11.00 am

Coffee drop in The Wheatsheaf Burton Joyce

Wednesday Mar 19th 12.15 pm

Lunch drop in Old Ship Inn Lowdham

Thursday March 6th 11.00 am

Coffee drop in Saracens Head Southwell


CLUBS - GROUPS - CLASSES - ACTIVITIES

Trent Valley Art Group Meets Mondays 1.30—3.30 in Village

Hall. For more information. Peter Millward 9312422

Sugar Craft Guild Second Fri. of month, 7.30 small Village

Hall. Demos of sugar techniques, ideas for cake

decorating, sugar flowers etc. Janet 9875605 Trudy 8756165

NOVA for single & bereaved/ separated/divorced people from

50s to mid 70s. Enjoy a full monthly programme of social and cultural events. Weekly

meetings at Mapperley Plains Social Club. Brian 9205110

Calligraphy Group Fridays 9.30—11.30. V.Hall. Informal & fun. Tel Bev for info 9554222

Saturday Singers Every Saturday 9.45-12.00, at

Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St, Nottingham

Marjorie Rogers 9313965

Trent Valley Probus Club meet monthly Colwick Vale Social

Club 1st Wednesday in month.

9619502

Monday Mobility Class 2pm Methodist Church Hall Gentle

Exercise. June 9314478

BJ Duplicate Bridge Club. Every Wednesday evening in the small Village Hall. We may

be able to find a partner for you. Please contact Val & Steve

Wright 9313592

Senior Citizen’s Club Meets 7.30 St Helen’s Old Church Hall first Tues. of month except Feb. and Aug. when we have outings.

Contact 9312413

B J Runners Start from Lord Nelson Tues. 6.30, Sun. 10.30. Pete 8447039 Brian 9312978

Centre for Local History Carnarvon Room open Tuesday

mornings 10—12.

St Helen’s Baby & Toddler [0-5]Group.

Mon & Thurs 9.30-11am Term time only. Old Church Hall

All welcome. rachael [email protected]

BJ Choral Society meet on Mondays at 7.45, Village Hall.

9313331

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club meet monthly

Colwick Vale Social Club. 1st Monday in month.

9619502

Burton Joyce and Bulcote WI meet second Thursday of month

at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Visitors welcome. 9312313.


CLUBS - GROUPS - CLASSES - ACTIVITIES Burton Joyce Players. The Players rehearse on Mon and Wed at the Village Hall (Mon Small Hall) from Sept to April.

Contact Mel Reynolds 9871306

Rotary Club of Carlton meet Vale Social Club, Colwick 6.30 Thursdays. Contact Mike Storr

9312751

Dover Beck Flower Club Meet 7.30pm 3rd Thursday each

month in Village Hall. Demonstrations, workshops.

Tel Wendy 9312696 or Glenise 9267989

BJ & Bulcote Local History Society Meet 7.30 pm, second Tuesday of month in Carnarvon

Room

Mothers' Union meet second Thursday of the Month

2.15pm in the Church centre Visitors always welcome.

Contact Enid 8410015

Pilates for all Monday 6pm Village Hall, 7:45pm Methodist

Hall. Thursday 7:30pm Methodist Hall

Email [email protected] or ring 07742 132023

T'ai Chi class for Beginners, at the Village Hall Wednesday mornings 10.30 - 11.30am Gentle exercise for all ages

Any enquiries - email [email protected]

BJU3A Educational/cultural/social activities for retired/semi

retired people of any age. Monthly meeting + over 30

interest groups. Main meeting second Tues. of every month in Village Hall 1.30 for 1.45-3.45.

Contact 01636 830799 www.bju3a.co.uk

B.J. Young Voices Singing & Drama group

Thurs. 5.30-6.30 [term time] St Helen’s Old Church Hall. All aged 7+ welcome. Mary Fearn 9312842,

Marjorie Rogers 9313965

Stroke Club in URC Hall every Wed. 11.30-2.30 9313288

1 to One Are you on your own after the loss of a partner? If so,

you would be welcome to join our meetings. 9314384 or 9871181

BJ Bowls Club Tues from 2pm, May-Sept at Poplars SG

for friendly bowling. All welcome for fun, tuition & chat. Sid,

9312126

B J "Community" Neighbourhood Watch Join

our Community Network. Supplement family & personal

security. FREE basic [email protected]

Trent Valley Singers Thursdays 1.45 Methodist

Church Hall. Marjorie 9313965


THE PARISH COUNCILLORS 2014

Chris Hutt [C] 07973 894649 Jeanette Johnson 0115 8449042

Steve Cluff [VC] 07875 304266 Richard Potter 0115 9313272

Pat Blandamer 0115 9313764 Jenny Gale 0115 9127933

Colin Blandamer 0115 9313764 Terry Hazard 0115 9312472

Yvonne Greenfield 07788 435857 Paul Hyde 07867 538548

Richard Fife 0115 9312213

Clerk to the Parish Council: Jackie Dawn 0115 9314084

Geoff Homan [C] 0115] 9313789 Katie Jackson 0115 9314592

Paul Mountain [VC] [0115] 9313226 Ken Hutson 0115 9313182

Andrew Washbrooke [0115] 9313230

Clerk to the Parish Council: Roger Aston 01636 831305

Alison Musgrove [C] 07989824 Amanda Lemon (T) 0115 9400755

Kath Humphrey 0115 9403495 Clerk to the Parish Council:

BURTON JOYCE PARISH COUNCILLORS

BULCOTE PARISH COUNCILLORS

STOKE BARDOLPH PARISH COUNCILLORS

[C]: Chairman [VC]: Vice Chairman [T]: Treasurer

BULCOTE

2014

Tuesday 18th March

BURTON JOYCE

Tuesday 4th March Tuesday 1st April Tuesday 6th May [Annual] Tuesday 13th May [Annual Parish Mtg.]

FORTHCOMING MEETING DATES


BULCOTE PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 21st January 2014 at 7.00 pm in Bulcote Farm Committee Room Present: - Councillors G. Homan, K. Hutson, P. Mountain and A. Washbrooke. Clerk: - Mr. R. J. Aston In attendance: - County/District Councillor R. Jackson and 14 members of the public 1. Apologies Councillor Mrs. K. Jackson sent apologies. 2. Minutes of the previous meeting The Minutes of the meeting held on 19th November 2013 were approved as a true record of the meeting and signed by the Chairman. 3. Questions from the public a. Telephone boxes on the A612 The siting of the boxes is within the permitted road safety limits and the telephone company cannot be made to move them. The only way to have them removed would be to pay for it and this could prove to be costly. b. Bulcote Garage Apparently the planning conditions do allow a full scale garage operation to be run from the garage and the tyre operation would fall within the conditions. c. Willow Cottage, Old Main Road. Concern was expressed at the degree of development taking place and it was agreed that the plans would be consulted to ensure that the planning consent was being followed. d. 20, The Leas, Bulcote A great amount of disquiet amongst neighbours was expressed by 12 residents in connection with a planning application to extend the above property by increasing the garage and building an office over it. The applicant, who was at the meeting, agreed that up to 5 vans were operating from the house together with delivery vans calling from time to time. A sign written vehicle had appeared this very week indicating that staff training was taking place. The applicant stated that he had an industrial unit in Gunthorpe but seemed unwilling to operate from there. The residents drew attention to the fact that the road is narrow and ends in a cul-de-sac and it is not appropriate for vans to be regularly calling. The Council noted the comments and deferred a decision to a later date. 4. Matters arising from the minutes There was nothing not arising elsewhere in the minutes. 5. Report of the District/County Councillor Speed limit on the A612 The 40 mph speed limit is in force to the edge of Bulcote and resumes at the edge of Lowdham. The proposal is to reduce the speed limit to 40 mph for the length of road between. This would be supported by Lowdham Parish Council. It was agreed to inform the Highways Authority of the Council’s support for the reduction in the speed limit. 6. Highways a. Bulcote water course It was noted that the waterway had been inspected and the County Council considered that no clearance was necessary. However, the Parish Council had inspected it and found that the upstream owners needed to clear debris, that the silt under the bridge was 18 inches deep, and that a metal drum had been dumped. This will be reported. Pipes under the bridge are thought to be a gas main and electric cabling. However, the area will be excavated to find out. Continued ...


BULCOTE PARISH COUNCIL REPORT (Continued)

b. Fencing at the pumping station Plans for alternative fencing have been received and appear to be satisfactory. c. A612 speed restriction It was noted the speed of traffic in the 40 mph buffer zone is still too high. The Police have been asked to send a speed van which they claim that they have, but no results have been received from the Police. There have been 2 recent accidents, one a fatality. d. Ridings hedges These have been cut but the ditches need to be cleared of the debris. The contractor will be contacted. e. Street cleaning A team visited recently but the results in The Ridings, The Leas, and Old Main Road are far from satisfactory. Cllr. Mountain will follow up. d. Roadside footpath outside Oaklands, Old Main Road The path has subsided at this location and will be reported. e. Path cleaning The path at the A612 needs cleaning following the cutting of the hedge. Cllr. Homan agreed to instruct the village handyman. 7. Footpaths There was nothing to report. 8. Planning Matters Planning applications received Consideration of the application in respect of 20, The Leas was deferred. Planning decisions There were none. Other planning matters a. Parking of vans at White Cottage District Councillor Jackson agreed to follow this up with the Planning Enforcement department at Newark & Sherwood District Council. b. Bulcote Garage Complaints of noise will be referred to District Councillor Jackson. 9. Community Matters a. Multi-role dog bins A lack of response from Newark & Sherwood District Council will be followed up. Cllr. Washbrooke agreed to provide information on sourcing these. b. Bollards It was agreed that the village handyman should be asked to paint them. 10. Finance a. Bills for payment There were none. Payment of the Clerk’s salary for past and current month and expenses of £51.80 was approved. b. Accounts for the 9 months ended 31st December 2014 Noted c. Armed Forces It was agreed to purchase a flag. d. Insurance The insurance proposal form was gone though and the information provided. 11. Correspondence a. Tree works at Redmays Drive Noted 12. Any other business/AOB for which written notice has been given There was none. 13. Reports of delegates There were none. 14. Date of next meeting – Tuesday 18th March 2014


BURTON JOYCE PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

VILLAGE CENTRE Following the withdrawal of previously approved funding from Notts County Council, the Parish Council continues to look for ways in which the improvements to the village centre can be funded. The County Council has advised that 500 bids are being considered for by them for funding in 2014/15 – the combined total of these bids is £9.4 million and only £0.5 million is available

The new County Council funding scheme has 5 scored criteria areas, including deprivation, external funding, community cohesion, economic viability and other local benefits. It is understood that all existing bids – including the Village Centre refurbishment and car parking improvements - have been appraised against this criteria and will go before NCC committee on 6th March. Local NCC councillors will receive copy of bids on 25th February. It is disappointing that applicants were not given the opportunity to re-submit their application this financial year based on the new criteria.

The County Council has confirmed that the bids which have scored well are the ones with a high deprivation score and those with a high level of match funding in place, on that basis it is unlikely that the Burton Joyce bid will be successful 2014/15 but the Parish Council will be looking at the bidding criteria and re-submitting the application again in 2015/16.

The Village Plan recently contacted the Parish Council to explore ways in which the community might be involved in fund-raising to contribute towards the cost of getting the work done and anyone interested in helping with this should contact Chris Helmore on 9312667.

PUBLIC TOILETS Gedling Borough Council has now completed the registration for absolute freehold title with the Land Registry which means it should be possible for them to transfer ownership of the public toilets to the Parish Council shortly. The Parish Council has already resolved to demolish the existing building and a working group to consider the options available for future use of the site will be discussed by a working group on Tuesday 25th February.

BUDGET 2014-15 The budget for 2014-15 was approved by the Parish Council at its meeting held on 4th February 2014 and the annual precept was set at £75.76 per household. Since 2012 the Parish Council has lost over £30,000 (20% of Parish Council’s total budget) of annual funding from Gedling Borough Council. Last year the Parish Council used £10,000 of its own reserves to ‘cushion’ the blow to residents and to keep the precept as low as possible but this situation is not sustainable.

Continued ...


BURTON JOYCE PARISH COUNCIL REPORT (Continued)

EMERGENCY PLAN The Emergency Plan for Burton Joyce is due for review and it has been suggested that a working group be set up (Chaired by a Parish Councillor) to update and improve the arrangements in place should an emergency strike the village. Given the level of flooding in certain parts of the country this is a highly topical issue and the Parish Council and Village Plan committee would urge anyone with an interest in helping to develop the plan to contact the Parish Office. ALLOTMENTS There has never been a better time for Burton Joyce residents who want an allotment to put their name on the waiting list – the waiting list is at its lowest level for a significant number of years. Requests are also welcome from residents of Bulcote and Stoke Bardolph who are eligible to take on an allot-ment on a non-resident basis at a slightly higher fee. Please contact the Parish Office to register. BURTON JOYCE PRIMARY SCHOOL Councillors attended a parents evening at the school in January and were impressed by the significant improvements achieved through the hard work of the new team. It is hoped a further inspection by HM Inspectorate will move the school a stage closer to exiting special measures.

The Parish Council has written to the Local Authority to seek clarification on a number of points surrounding the dismissal of Miss Gretton - a reply has been received but, as this failed to answer all queries, the matter is being pursued. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Parish Coun-cil and its committees – copies of all agendas and minutes are available on line at www.burtonjoyceparishcouncil.org.uk or from Jackie Dawn, Parish Clerk at the Parish Office, Library Building, Meadow Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5EX. Telephone 01159 314084

“Beside the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze”….

William Wordsworth


The Village Lunch Thursday 20th March

Carnarvon Room 12—1.30

Soup and a sweet, tea, coffee, herb tea

Minimum donation £4 Raising money for Headway,

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and Rainbows

Children’s Hospice

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Thursday March 20th Old Church Hall 7.30

Alan and Sylvia Williams will show a film about life with Barn Owls on

the reserve that they created in Derbyshire

BURTON JOYCE BOWLS CLUB

Will be in the Old Church Hall [next to the chip shop]

March 29th 10-11.30

for anyone interested in finding out more about us. Come along, have

a cup of tea and chat to our existing members.

You will be made very welcome.


(by Debi Rattray, Practice Manager) www.appletreemedicalpractice.co.uk

Help us to help you Please contact the practice after 11 am for all non-urgent queries, to

book routine appointments and all results. This leaves the phone lines free for morning emergency appointments and requests.

GP Appointments We are aware that sometimes our GP’s over run on their appointments and this can make your wait seem longer. Help us to help you To try and alleviate this we need your help with the following. If you are running late, please call the surgery, it maybe that we will need

to reschedule your appointment for later in the day. Sometimes the GP will be able to see you next, sometimes they will not, it does depend how busy we are on the day.

If you need to discuss more than one item with your GP please book a double appointment or make a separate appointment at a different time.

Please make timely appointments. Please do not leave it until the last minute to book medication reviews, it will be indicated on your prescription if you need a review with a GP before we can issue your prescription again, when you see this highlighted please call and book, don’t leave it until the last minute, as you may not be able to get the appointment you desire.

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Dr Laura Skinner Dr Sarah Parish

Dr Audrey Russell Maternity locums

Dr Adam Harrison Dr Sam Reid

NEWS & UPDATE

APPLE TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Work starts on £1 million Gedling Country Park Work has begun on the £1 million Gedling Country Park on the site of the former 300 acre Gedling Colliery site. Phase two is expected to commence in May 2014 which will be the installation of the access road and car park and then followed by the installation of the children’s play area in August. For more info see….www.gedling.gov.uk/gedlingcountrypark


Royal British Legion Jumble Sale & Cake Stall

Saturday March 8th Village Hall at 2pm

To raise money for Legion Funds in this Anniversary Year:

1914-2014 WW1 and 70th Anniversary of D-Day landings

WW2 Goods received from 10am.

Helpers welcomed

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Holy Trinity Church

COFFEE & PANCAKES Tuesday March 4th

10-12 Old Church Hall

Stalls Raffle Tombola Cakes

Everyone welcome

Meet your friends for a coffee and enjoy a delicious

pancake

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Silent Auction on Saturday March 29th at 7.30 in Burton Joyce Village Hall

Many lovely items for sale—everything from pendants to pictures. Come along to a great evening and support your Village Hall.

If anyone would like to donate items to be sold please phone the number below. All items must be in good condition. Tickets £5 each and will include a light supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets from Marion Bonnington 9312555, or Paper Shop 9312125.

BURTON JOYCE BOWLS CLUB Poplars Sports Ground

Our season starts the last week in April until mid September. We play in County leagues and local friendly matches, also club and

social bowling, so there is plenty for everyone, beginners or experienced, of all ages and ability. It’s good for gentle exercise, fun, social,

friends and /or competitive.

Saturday and most Tuesday afternoons are devoted to “roll ups”...friendly occasions when all are welcome.

We also have Saturday 26th April, starting at 2pm for

anyone who may feel they would like to “have a go” or contact David, Tel 9262705 or Sid, 9312126.

CHORAL SOCIETY JUMBLE SALE & CAKE STALL 2pm, March 22nd in the Village Hall

Admission 20p

Jumble may be brought in from 10am, or tel. Brian Thompson on

01636 814852 if collection required. Admission 30p.

Helpers very welcome from 2-4


The LOCAL VILLAGE ELECTRICIAN

MICHAEL TOBIN in BULCOTE

Extra Sockets Outside Lights

Fault Finding No Job too Small

Tel 0115 9312094 Mob 07542 052208

NAPIT Registered

Email: [email protected]

ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE A chance to give thanks for our

animal companions. Please join us with your pets and

working animals

More info in April Parish Magazine.

ALL WELCOME at Stoke Bardolph

Sunday 6th April 3pm

TABLE TOP SALE Saturday 5 April

10.30am to 12.30pm Sacred Heart parish rooms,

Carlton Hill

STALLHOLDERS why not grab a table, £10, for this pre-Easter sale. To book yours contact G Giles at

[email protected].

SHOPPERS come and look around for a bargain or just a

cuppa and a chat. See you there!

St Helen’s “Croissant” dates for March are 2nd and 30th [Mothers’ Day]


What’s on at the Library? March on!

World Book Day is on Thursday 6th March

I have been invited to speak at the Primary School Assembly where the children will be dressed as characters from literature and I will be inviting them to visit the library after school on that day to join in with a “Cat in a Mask” craft activity. There will also be a 'Get the Reading Bug at Burton Joyce Library' a wall mounted activity like a 'Beetle Drive' with completed 'Beetles' being put up on the display wall. This will last until the Summer Reading Challenge and there will be a small prize for the child who has assembled most beetles/body parts by the end.

50th Anniversary Celebrations 14th to 17th April

We are delighted to have been able to arrange a week of events in celebration:

►Monday 14th April 10.30am Join us for the cutting of our celebratory cake, with a brief look back at how the library service was delivered back in the 60s. ►Monday 14th April 11.15am Story Time Volunteers Judith and Barbara will be holding a very special birthday-themed story session. ►Monday 14th April 2.30pm Life and Times: Burton Joyce in the ‘60s A free illustrated talk by Steve Wright, from the Local History Society. ►Wednesday 16th April 2.30pm The Hit Parade: a look back at some of the most popular books of the1960s in a return visit by local literary enthusiast Jo McCarthy. ►Thursday 17th April 2.30pm Reading Allowed Share a passage from your favourite 1960s novel. Refreshments available at all the events Regular monthly activities BJ Storytime and Songs is on Monday 10th March from 11.15 to 11.45. Bring your toddler, there is no lower age limit. Rattle, Rhyme and Roll is on Wednesdays 12th and 26th March at 10.30 am. Come and make some noise with us.

Judith Wright, Volunteer Library Ambassador

Burton Joyce Library Opening Hours

Mon. 9.30-1.00

Tues. CLOSED

Wed. 9.30-1.00 2.00-7.00

Thurs. 2.00-4.30

Fri. 9.30-1.00 2.00-4.30


Mothers’ Union

Coffee Morning Saturday March 15th

Old Church Hall

Come and join your friends for coffee, cakes,

Tombola, Raffle, bric –a brac

Proceeds to MU charities


Ada Codling

We are sad to announce the death of our mother, Mrs Ada Codling (nee Elliott) of 40 Church Road, Burton Joyce. She passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on the 19th January 2014. It was a huge shock for all of us, as she had only recently celebrated her 70th Wedding Anniversary on the 4th December.

What made the celebration extra special for our parents was a beautiful photo and article in the Nottingham Post. Also in a later edition of the paper, there was a double page spread of some of the family taken at the party we had with family and friends on the 7th December. A reporter was writing about family relationships at Christmas time, and he was intrigued at the longevity of our parent’s marriage, and what their secret was.

Mum was born and brought up in Carlton with her two brothers Albert and William. Although Mum and Dad only lived a few houses away on Cavendish Road and attended the same school from the age of five they only started dating from the age of twenty-two. They married on the 4th December 1943. After leaving school and a short time at Players factory, Mum trained as a touch typist and worked for the Post Office in Nottingham. During the War years Mum served in the Land Army in Collingham.

Mum and Dad moved to 40 Church Road on the 1st January 1948 with one year old Catherine and in 1952 Josephine was born. In 1969 after being a housewife and mother for many years Mum became a Carer working at Braybrook old peoples home in the village. She worked there for eleven years until she retired at the age of 59.

As mentioned in the December issue, my mother was a very active member of the British Legion Women’s section and had been a member of the Mothers’ Union for over 40 years. She was greatly involved in many activities in the village and a regular church go-er, singing in the Mothers Union Choir, especially at Bulcote Church.

Thank you to all those who attended the funeral at Bulcote Church on the 3rd of February 2014 and for all their kind thoughts and condolences. Thanks also to Mark and Lyn Carr of the Woodpeckers for providing a prefect venue and excellent food. Our deepest thanks go to Steve Stephenson who conducted the service. He remembered our mother and spoke so warmly of her in his address. His warmth, kindness and compassion helped us all through a very difficult time. Mrs Josephine Wiltshire] Mrs Catherine Allcock ] Daughters.


PENNY CLARK Holistic Therapist

for People and Animals

ENERGY HEALING, MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY, HOPIEAR CANDLES, AUSTRALIAN BUSH

FLOWER ESSENCES

Tel: 0115 8414598 / 07960 892771

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS

QUICK & RELIABLE SERVICE FOR BURTON JOYCE &

SURROUNDING VILLAGES CONTACT JULIE ON: 07890 138560

BJ Choral Society Spring Concert

Saturday April 5th 7.30

St Paul’s Church Carlton

Musical Director Nick Milburn Accompanist Heather Fox

Tickets £7.50 Tel 9313331, 9312803 or

choir members

Mozart: Requiem Mass Haydn: Te Deum


WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER This annual service, for men and women, will take

place at Burton Joyce Methodist Church Friday March 7th at 2.30. You are welcome to join us.

Dr’s Panesar, Siddiqi & Shah

LAMBLEY LANE SURGERY BURTON JOYCE NOTTINGHAM NG14 5BG 0115 9312500

Spring is here (well almost) and thoughts turn toward booking your summer holiday to exotic far flung places. So just to remind you that we have a Travel Vaccination clinic once a week. If

you need advice on what vaccinations you need or the cost of vaccinations please call our reception on 01159312500

This service is open to patients registered at other practices.

Please remember to call the surgery if you can’t make your booked appointment. Last month we had 42 people who did not attend their booked appointments

without letting us know. These appointments could have been offered to others if they had been cancelled in time. Don’t forget to get your prescriptions to us in plenty of time; we need 48 hours’ notice to process them. Please be aware when you book your appointment to only ask the doctor about one ailment at a time, if you have more than one thing to ask the doctor then please ask for a double appointment. But you may have to wait some time for one of these due to the volume of appointments required. When calling for an appointment please don’t ask for a particular GP, you will be offered the next available appointment with the duty doctor, all our doctors can see your previous notes and are highly qualified.


TLC for your PC

Online safety General speaking the Internet is pretty safe but there are dangers you should be aware of - Viruses, Trojans and Worms can infect your computer & cause a number of problems.

Trojans - often email attachments or internet downloads disguised as useful software, their sole purpose is to provide outside entities access to spy on and/or control your system. These programs can record keyboard input, hijack your webcam and even operate your PC/Laptop by remote control. Always install software from trusted sources, any antivirus software is never 100% effective at catching all threats, so if in doubt, avoid it.

Viruses are hidden in programs and infect systems in order to disrupt and destroy system software and data. They are often introduced via harmless looking email attachments, through the internet or an infected software installation. Always have up to date antivirus software installed, there are free antivirus software downloads available from AVG, Comodo, BitDefender and Avast so there is no excuse not to have at least some protection. Also if in doubt about a file you can use an online virus scanner like www.virustotal.com. Make sure you backup your important data regularly on an external hard disk, writable DVD or an online storage solution such as DropBox.com or Google Drive.

Worms - malicious software (malware) is spread to computers via the internet by exploiting security weaknesses. Once on your system they can hijack your email account and send spam messages to your contacts or can initiate ‘phishing’ messages designed to look legitimate and trick you into some kind of scam to harvest your bank details or gain payment from you. To avoid such issues, make sure you keep windows updates and security software up to date. Try to avoid websites or links that look suspicious.

Fake Microsoft Support Calls - If you ever get a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft or anyone out of the blue claiming something is wrong with your computer then this is a scam, hang up the phone immediately.


FOR THERE IS ALWAYS A COMPANION TO WALK WITH

….Continued from last month’s issue Anyway, as I continued along Glen Rd and down Lambley Lane, listening to the song of some birds and the squawking of others, a tiny field mouse came from under a hedgerow, took one look at me and went back to hide. Into my mind came the words of God when He spoke about the creatures that would “move along the ground”. Down to the bottom of the lane now and making for Station Road and the footpath, which gives access to the bank of the river. Sometimes there would be a small herd of cows grazing in the grass, and as I made my way between them I noticed how the slight noise of gentle chewing from one animal becomes a cacophony when 20 or 30 are close together. During the springtime there would sometimes be an unusual scene over the water. As the sun began to rise over the river a mist would build up over the water and so a good length of the River Trent was hidden from my view. This mist would be quite still and dense, but tinged with a red reflection from the sky above. It was a beautiful sight to look upon, but this only happened five or six times during the year when I was out walking early in the morning. Continuing along the river bank I would move on to the footpath beside the allotments where some ladies as well as gentlemen of Burton Joyce till the land to grow vegetables and flowers. At the end of these gardens, some of which are very pleasing to the eye, and across the railway lines there were, and perhaps still are, two donkeys. They were very much in happy retirement, seeming to live a peaceful and well cared for existence, and my thoughts would turn to the similar animal our Lord Jesus chose to ride on into Jerusalem. And now after this part of the walk my thoughts would be disturbed by the crowing of a cockerel, coming, it seemed, from a small clutch of houses at the Bulcote end of our village. Continued……. Picture by Sally Smith


...continued.. Now my mind would be filled with thoughts of our Saviour, who knew He was to die on that cross so that our lives would not be ruled by Satan, and so that we should live throughout eternity. And of course I would be conscious of the sorrow and shame of Peter, who, not unlike some of us today, thought he was stronger than he really was. So now it was back home to breakfast and as I enjoyed a slice of toast and a mug of steaming hot tea I could reflect on all I had seen in this beautiful place God had brought me to. He created a world of beauty, and in His own image a people of beauty as well. But sin has got into our lives and a barrier has been created between God and His people. Only the agony of sacrifice and the freely given love of God the Father and God the Son could break through that barrier—and it has done for many. And so I believe that if we take our part in the Sacrifice and if we live in that freely given love, then we shall surely know the Kingdom of God when our time comes. There is more to walking around Burton Joyce than wearing out shoe leather and getting out of breath by climbing up Padley’s Lane.

“For there is always a companion to walk with”

BJ PTA Quiz Night FANCY dusting off the cobwebs and giving your brain a workout? Then grab yourself a ticket for the PTA Quiz Night, on March 8th. This popular annual event on the fundraising calendar promises to be a fun-filled night out for everyone – and promises to be no less competitive than usual!

Quiz master Stuart - back by popular demand - will be putting teams of up to six people through their paces at the Village Hall.

Tickets cost £7.50 and include a cheese platter— available from Burton Joyce Primary School office on 0115 9312373 or from the Paper Shop. Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.45pm start. All money raised will go towards funding improved play surfaces at the Primary School.

Anyone interested in joining / forming / tutoring a

Ukelele Group? Please ring 0777 402 6088


LIGHT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRIES

Serves 6. 147 calories per portion

A delicious light pudding for when you fancy something chocolatey, from the Hairy Dieters.

Ingredients: 100g plain dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 300g low-fat ready-made custard, preferably fresh 3 large egg whites 150g fresh raspberries ½ tsp icing sugar Method: Break 95g of the chocolate into pieces & place in a large heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water until almost melted. Remove the bowl carefully from the pan & stir the chocolate with a wooden spoon until it’s smooth. Leave to cool for about 15 minutes but don’t let the chocolate set. Stir the custard into the melted chocolate until smooth. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric whisk until fairly stiff but not dry. Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the melted chocolate with a large metal spoon to loosen, then fold in the rest. Divide the mixture between 6 dessert dishes or coffee cups. Cover them with cling film & chill for at least 1 hour. When you’re ready to eat, take the dishes out of the fridge & uncover them. Tumble a few raspberries into the centre of each one & dust with sifted icing sugar. Grate the remaining chocolate over the top. Serve on day of making. Note: this recipe contains raw egg whites

Pilates with Jeanette


Nottinghamshire Police alert PCSO James Lievesley has sent out a message about card fraud in Carlton and asks residents to remain vigilant. An individual received a phone call in the evening supposedly from “Card Fraud” and was told that someone had tried to use her card to buy a computer. She was instructed to cut up her card and a courier would arrive at her house to collect it. The lady cut up her card and placed it in an envelope. 15 minutes later a taxi arrived and collected it. The next day the lady contacted her bank to tell them what had happened and the bank informed her that the sum of £470 had been taken out of the account. If you receive any calls of this nature DO NOT pass any information over the phone. And do not give your card to anyone.

Anna Sims, CMS mission partner update While we have been sloshing through an exceptionally muddy February Anna has spent a hot and steamy February in tents with young people in Peru enjoying summer camps, building bonds amongst the community, and exploring Christianity together. Thanks to plenty of support, particularly at the St Helen’s Coffee Morning in December, we have been able to contribute £300 towards the cost of tents and supplies. Anna loved the photographs of Paddington Bear at the coffee morning. Christmas in Peru for Anna involved plenty of hot chocolate, panettone and fireworks so it sounds as though she is settling in well! There will be more feedback on Anna’s work in the next Parish Magazine. SS

Burton Joyce Players Our pantomime this year was a great success with a near full house for every performance. Humpty Dumpty was scripted by local Chris Mercer

from Lowdhamstein and directed by Patrick Mc Donough from Jurton Boyce. A production of this size takes in the region of 50 people to get it on the stage. Many of these people never appear on stage, and include people

like Jenny and Roger Harwood, who with helpers were responsible for half a dozen sets and around a hundred costumes. Together with a team for

front of house, props and a trio of technicians led by David Page controlling light and sound.

Our spring production is a comedy by Richard Harris, “Foot in the Door”, May 1st to 3rd. As the title suggests it’s about door to door salesmen and women trying to sell a variety of services to May, which she doesn’t really

want! See next month’s magazine for more details. For the autumn we are planning something really special recognising the

100th Anniversary of the start of WW1 We welcome new members, on or off stage . Interested? Give our

secretary a call - Mr Mel Reynolds on 9871306.


Mothering Sunday is on March 30th

Visitors share talents at Carlton le Willows

YEAR 9 students at Carlton le Willows are set to enjoy a Shakespearian production right on their doorstep this month, thanks to a visit from an internationally acclaimed theatre troupe. Actors from the Propeller Theatre Company are stopping off to perform a private showing of their pint-sized adaptation of the Bard’s Henry V in the Academy’s very own West Hall. The all-male cast will bring their own set, costumes and lighting rig for the 60-minute show Pocket Henry, which is also showing to public audiences on a nationwide tour. Carlton le Willows is one of just two schools in Nottingham lucky enough to enjoy the private performance, thanks to subsidy from Theatre Royal Nottingham.

And just last week, 260 Year 7 pupils joined together to be put through their paces in a street dance workshop run by Nottingham dancer and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Joseph Hall. The charismatic dancer’s visit was organised by Lepra to thank students for their fundraising efforts on behalf of the international charity, which works to fight disease, poverty and prejudice. This year – Lepra’s 90th anniversary – is the 20th year that Year 7 students have got involved in a fundraising fortnight, with a massive £12,945 raised by Academy pupils over that time to help people in India and Bangladesh living on the margins of society, often in extreme poverty. Another visitor bringing his own special talents to Carlton le Willows Academy this month, was Paralympic athlete Sam Ruddock.

Sam, who represented Britain in the 100m and 200m sprint at the London 2012 Olympics, worked as an ‘athlete mentor’ with a group of students sharing tips on how to achieve your best in everything. During a whole day at the Academy, Sam showed them important life skills that can be used in sport - and all other aspects of life – to help overcome challenges.

The scheme, run by Sky Sports’ ‘Living for Sports’, will culminate with two inter-house sports tournaments – table tennis and badminton – which will be organised and promoted by the students themselves.


March Spring is in full swing! We have had a fairly mild start to this year, and have been lucky

enough to have avoided the snow, experiencing just s few sharp frosts. Spring is now in full swing with trees and shrubs coming into bud

and leaf, evening s are lighter, mornings are brighter and we can look forward to the gardening year ahead. There is something magical about this time of year when plants start to grow and bloom. March is the most important month to feed your garden birds, so continue to put out feed first thing in the morning when they need the energy most! It is truly an encouraging time of year and there is no better time to be getting out in the garden. Here are our top tips on what to be doing in your garden this month. Prune Winter flowering shrubs now they have finished flowering Plant seed potatoes, shallots and onion sets Plant perennials and divide existing clumps that have become overgrown Get ready for a colourful summer display by planting summer bulbs now Continue to feed birds Cultivate your beds and borders ready for planting Sow green manure now to nourish your vegetable beds ready for growing Look out for weeds as they come back into growth and keep them under control On drier days cut the lawn Plant roses. Avoid planting in the same area as roses have previously been grown as

they will not establish as well Prune established bush and standard roses to an outward facing bud Feed trees and shrubs with a general fertiliser such as growmore Keep an eye out for late frosts, as they may still occur

Be vigilant of late frosts! It is easy to become complacent with the milder temperatures and forget about the possible threat, but one sharp late frost can be enough to damage tender young plants. Now is a great time to apply a good fertiliser to your soil as high rainfall washes away nutrients. Also use a soil conditioner to help improve the structure of your soil.

Got a vegetable patch? Why not sow a green manure? These are fast growing plants sown to cover bare soil, by doing this they smother weeds and help prevent soil erosion. Whilst the plants are still green, they can be dug back into the soil to put back nutrients and improve the soil structure, creating the ideal foundations for successful crop production.

Plant of the Month A new and exciting plant to look out for this month is Daphne ‘Rebecca’. An absolutely stunning new variety, of this popular shade lover. The leaves are broad and variegated, and it is in flower now. Look out for this new plant in your local garden centre.

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BURTON JOYCE CRICKET CLUB (Celebrating 200 YEARS of cricket in 2014).

Many thanks to all who attended the QUIZ NIGHT on Feb 7th to support the club. It was a tremendous evening enjoyed by all in a packed Village Hall. Also special thanks to our sponsors on the night namely: Cooper & Taylor Hair and Beauty Salon; Delights—Julie Fowler; The Wheatsheaf, Church Road, Burton Joyce; Notts County Cricket Club; Duncan Horton - Motors For You Ltd, Burton Joyce; Dean Thacker, The Lord Nelson, Burton Joyce; Perry, Burton Joyce Chip Shop; Dean Cole - D.C Installation Systems Ltd; Middleton’s Bakery, Main Street, Burton Joyce; Charlie Millett - Alpha Driver Training; Trevor Harris - Pedigree Automotive Solutions. Juniors required [boys and girls] Indoor net training is on Sundays between 2 and 3pm in the Sports Barn at Carlton le Willows School commencing Feb. 9th for 10 weeks. Training given by our 4No UKCC Level 2 Qualified coaches. We welcome new junior players from the age of 8 upwards to learn the great game of cricket and play competitive league matches for our junior teams at under 11’s, 13’s and 15’s. If you would like to join us contact Dave or Andy [details below]. Seniors [aged 15 upwards] Indoor net training is on Mondays between 8 and 9pm in the Radcliffe Road stand at Trent Bridge commencing Feb. 10th for 10 weeks. New players of all levels of experience are more than welcome. If interested please contact Dean 077142 255914. We have 3 Senior teams which play league cricket throughout the season on both Saturdays and Sundays. Visit our website: www.burtonjoycecc.play-cricket.com Look at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/198170370380370/ Contact Dave Folkes on 9313805, email [email protected] OR Andy Folkes at [email protected]


Fun and Flower Arranging at Dover Beck Flower Club

As you can see from the picture a good time was had by all at the December meeting of the club! Various m e m b e r s d e m o n s t r a t e d flower arrangements for Christmas table centres and there was a grand finale arrangement by Barbara Smith.

We are fortunate to have Barbara on hand, a founder member of the club, who is a former NAFAS qualified demonstrator. We then had a very social time with mulled wine and mince pies courtesy of Christine Preston and Pippa Handley.

In January we had our AGM which was followed by a quiz, supper and more wine……….something of a theme here?

We now look forward to our next NAFAS demonstration of the year on Thursday March 20th. We have June Borrowdale with “Seasonal Serendipity”, this is a repeat visit for June, who is one of our most popular and talented demonstrators in the midlands area. If you would like to come along just turn up between 7.00 and 7.30 pm at Burton Joyce Village Hall. We are a very welcoming group!

We meet again on April 17th for Rachel Poole’s demonstration entitled “Something a bit willow”. Visitors pay £5. If you would like more information give Carolyn a call on 0115 9664771.

On May 15th we really have the big guns out for our “Open Meeting” which is again in the village hall. This year we have Tom Hodge who is a renowned National demonstrator. His title is “Nature’s Magic” and tickets will be £9 to include a welcome drink. On this evening there will also be a bottle tombola, raffle and mammoth plant stall before the meeting begins at 7.30 pm. Tom is well worth seeing so do come along. You can get tickets by phoning Carolyn as above or by coming to our March or April meetings.


PAST PERSONALITIES OF BURTON JOYCE

Elijah Linley -Parish Clerk “There died on Saturday night at Burton Joyce, one of the oldest residents in the person of Mr Elijah Linley, who was born on 30th July 1824, thus being in his 90th year. For over 60 years he held the office of Parish Clerk, having been appointed on August 4th 1844. The deceased was a framework knitter working for many years at his own frame. He was born in the same cottage in which he died. He had lived in the reign of five Sovereigns and had tolled the bell for four.” Elijah’s grandfather, John was the first of the family to settle in Burton Joyce in the eighteenth century and he founded a prolific family. There are still descendents of John Linley living in the village today. Elijah succeeded his father, also John, to the post of Parish Clerk, an important position in the church [not to be confused with today’s Clerk to the Parish Council.] He was aged twenty, a young age to be given such a responsible position. John Rolleston, the vicar, had baptised Elijah and would have watched him grow up and may even have taught him in the school which was held in a room in the church, so would have known his capabilities. We know Elizabeth, the vicar’s wife, taught in this school, which gave some of the village children an opportunity of education, so it is more than likely that Elijah would have been a pupil. The following is taken from “Burton Joyce & Bulcote”, Sutton, 1993 “The appointment of the Parish Clerk was in the hands of the vicar….who presumably approved the succession of Elijah to his father’s position….By the nineteenth century the work of the parish clerk was to arrange Baptisms , communions, weddings and burials, and to keep the registers. He also acted as sexton, ringing the bells and sometimes even leading the responses, and digging the graves. Elijah was also the verger, so he had to clean the church, wash the surplices, stoke the boiler and maintain the churchyard. It is stated that he dug 1,100 graves and attended 400 marriages and 1,500 baptisms! He is reputed to have been very agile in his younger days. The church then had three bells and he managed to ring all three, jumping about on the steps of the font which, at that time stood under the tower.

Continued...


...Continued Between 1885 and 1895 the parish magazine published the church accounts. These show that Elijah was paid £13 a year as parish clerk, and that in 1889 he also received £2 for cleaning the church, £2.3s.6d* for the churchyard and £2.12s.6d* for washing the surplices. In addition he received a small fee for each wedding, baptism and burial as well as payment for digging graves.” On the 50th anniversary of his appointment the parishioners “in token of their kindly feelings towards him”, clubbed together and presented him with a purse containing £22.5s.* “In spite of his increasing infirmity, Elijah continued to hold the appointment until his death, although for a number of years he was not able to undertake the more active jobs, but he apparently still worked his knitting frame and pottered in his garden.” In his obituary in the Nottingham Evening News it was said that his memories of things which had happened in his younger days were remarkably interesting, and he used to talk very pleasantly of the various vicars under whom he had served [five altogether]…..Although not a great traveller, he was one of the earliest passengers on the opening of the Midland line from Nottingham to Lincoln. After an illness of only a few days, Elijah died at the age of eighty-nine and was buried at Burton Joyce on 15th November 1913. There are more details about Elijah’s life in the publication mentioned above. Mary Gardiner and Margaret Exley Thanks to the History Society for the use of the photograph of Elijah. Editors Note* In today’s value £2.3s.6d = £226.58, £2.12s.6d = £273.45 & £22.5s = £2317.84

Seen at Gunthorpe Lock………

ALSO APPLIES IN BURTON JOYCE

BULCOTE AND STOKE BARDOLPH!


Our Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday March

26th in the Old Church Hall, starting at 7.30.

We will be exploring ideas for fund raising.

If you have any ideas, please come along and join us.

www.bjvillageplan.co.uk

W ORDSEARCH

The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil – to give him the opportunity to stand fast against the enemy. The devil’s temptations were based on half-truths, which Jesus rejected by standing firm on the whole truth of Scripture. Can you find these words?.

HOLY SPIRIT JORDAN WILDERNESS TEMPTED DEVIL FASTED HUNGRY IF BREAD ALONE KINGDOM WORLD AUTHORITY

GLORY WORSHIP ME SERVE JERUSALEM PINNACLE TEMPLE STONE FOOT ANGELS BEAR STRIKE TEST TEMPTATION


POLICE UPDATE

Hello everybody. Unfortunately due to various injuries all happening at once I have been off work for 4 weeks. I am now back and raring to go, although I will be working in the station for a little while until I am fully fit. It appears that Burton Joyce and Stoke Bardolph continues to be relatively quiet, something I aim to continue. Stoke Bardolph had no reported crimes in the month of January. Burton Joyce has had one shed break in, one theft of mobile phone, two thefts from motor vehicles and one reported incident of criminal damage. The next Beat surgery will be held on 13th March at The Coop between

3.00pm-3.30pm. Although I am station bound at present please feel free to email me on [email protected] or you can follow me on Twitter on www.twitter.com/PCHelenWhant. For those that don’t have access to the internet you can ring me on 101 ext 8116668. Unfortunately my blackberry is out of action for a while but when its up and running my mobile number is 07525226775. I am hoping to be out and about soon, so if you want to discuss anything with me or just say hello then give me a shout.

Look forward to seeing you soon. Pc Helen Whant

Abigail’s World Challenge Expedition to Borneo - Barn Dance, Village Hall , Saturday 22nd March, 7.30pm.

The prospect of flying half way round the world brings excitement and trepidation, especially when you are just 15 years old and undertaking a month-long expedition to Borneo. This World Challenge expedition by our grand-daughter, Abigail Moggridge, includes a PADI scuba-diving course, a jungle trek requiring navigation skills, sleeping in the open in a hammock and cooking over open fires, as well as, importantly, working on projects within the local village community which can range from conservation work, helping at the village school and building a new classroom. To achieve this, Abigail has to raise around £3,800. She is doing well in her efforts, but to help give her funds a boost we are promoting a Barn Dance in the Village Hall on Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm including a bar and hot supper. Music is by the well-known and popular Fred’s Folks. Please see the half-page advertisement on page 25 for all the details. So do come along and bring a group of relatives and friends to an excellent social evening where everyone can enjoy themselves. Abigail will be most appreciative and she will be there to greet you all!

Christine and Alwyn Foster.


SMILE … IT does you GOOD!

SEE … IT W ORKS!

Even off duty the Treasurer’s favourite trick was balancing

money

Breakdown Yesterday I broke down on the M1. One of those emergency trucks charged me £200 to pull me off. I think it was the abominable towman! Parish Pump

Adam and Eve’s true nationality

A Brit, a Frenchman and a Russian were viewing a painting of Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden. "Look at that garden they are maintaining so well," mused the Brit. "They must be British."

"Nonsense," the Frenchman disagreed. "They're naked, and so beautiful. Clearly, they are French."

"Ah, but no clothes, no shoes, no shelter," the Russian pointed out, "they have only an apple to eat, and they're being told this is paradise. They are Russian." Parish Pump

Happy Families After the dedication of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I want to stay with you guys.” Thanks to Roger Harper

The Bible according to Children

The Egyptians were all drowned in the dessert. Afterwards, Moses

went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten amendments.

Parish Pump


Summary Train Timetable : THE CASTLE LINE - Burton Joyce 8th December 2013 to 17th May 2014

From BJ to Nottingham From BJ to Newark & Lincoln

Mon - Fri 06.34 08.20 10.19 13.22 15.16 18.18 23.16

06.05 07.04 08.16 11.27 13.27 16.24 17.27 18.27 19.30 22.35

Sat 06.34 08.18 10.13 13.21 15.19 18.18

06.05 07.06 08.17 11.27 13.27 16.24 17.24 18.25 21.33

Sun 18.57 23.02 17.35 22.37

From Nottingham to BJ From Lincoln to BJ #

Mon - Fri 05.55 06.55 08.06 11.17 13.16 16.15 17.18 18.18 19.20 22.26

05.26 07.26 09.32 12.30 14.33 17.26 22.27

Sat 05.55 06.56 08.07 11.17 13.17 16.15 17.15 18.15 21.26

05.26 07.26 09.19 12.30 14.35 17.26

Sun 17.26 22.28 18.05 22.10

Notes # - Trains also call at Newark from Lincoln to BJ Comments and complaints about the train service should be directed to: East Midlands Trains Customer Relations, 1 Prospect Place, Millennium Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HG (email: [email protected], tel: 0845 712 5678) If no satisfactory response is received, then the matter should be taken up with: Passenger Focus , Freepost (RRRE-ETTC-LEET), PO Box 4257, Manchester, M60 3AR (contact through website www.passengerfocus.org.uk, tel: 0300 123 2350) Burton Joyce Parish Council takes an interest in the train service (Parish Clerk, Parish Office, Library Building, Meadow Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5EX, (email: [email protected], tel: 0115 931 4084))

Our thanks to John Flynn for providing this information

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE ANNUAL ADVERTS This section is now full. ONE-MONTH ADVERTS One month adverts can be displayed from January until September inclusive. The cost for these adverts is: quarter page £30; half page £60; full page £90. Payment is due at the time of reservation with cheques made payable to: BJ Parish Magazine. All monthly adverts must be booked by 5th of the month preceding publication. These adverts are not included in the Index of Advertisers.

For further details please contact Steve Swann, 9313671 or e-mail: [email protected]

THE VILLAGES Gedling Borough Councillors Stephen Poole 07806 935355 Sarah Tomlinson 9312128

County Councillors John Clarke 9773218 Nicki Brooks 9775651

MP Vernon Coaker 9204224

PC3202 Helen Whant: Mob 0752 5226442 Email: [email protected] PCSO 8907 James Lievesley: Mobile Number 07525 226777 Email: [email protected] Carlton Police Station: 101 ext 8116667/8

Apple Tree Medical Practice: 4 Wheatsheaf Court 9312929 Ivy Medical Group: 6 Lambley Lane 9312500 Pear Tree Dental Centre: 22 Nottingham Road 9312935 BJ Primary School: Padleys Lane 9312373 BJ Library: Meadow Lane 9313360 (Closed Tuesday) Voluntary Car Service: Anne Swann 9313671 or Alan Comerie 9312221 Pathfinder Bus Info.: 9506070 Train Information: 0845 7484950

Guides: Kristin Stock 0787 299 3270 Brownies: Clare Leggett 9313103 Rainbows: Jane Jephson 9313031 For all Scouting enquiries: Andy or Dawn Kearsley 9665739 (07930 135471) See www.burtonjoycescouts.co.uk for contact details & activities

Westwolds Residential Care Home: 9313659 Carnarvon House, Abbeyfield Society: 8440032 Red Cross Medical Loans: Phoenix Park 8528029

Hire of Village Hall: Richard Marson 07980 983058 Hire of Old Church Hall: Mary Fearn 9312842 Poplars Sports ground Info: Jackie Dawn 9314084 Tennis Club: Heather Ankers 9537137

DIRECT LINE CONTACT NUMBERS FOR GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL Pollution (Noise & Air): 0115 9013832 Refuse Collection: 0115 9013839 Roads (Notts C.C.): 0845 3304256 Abandoned vehicles, graffiti: 0800 0681233

USEFUL NAMES AND ADDRESSES

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INDEX OF ANNUAL ADVERTISERS

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INDEX OF ANNUAL ADVERTISERS

DISCLAIMER Burton Joyce Parish Magazine assumes no liability for the content of any advert or the use of any of the services advertised. The advertiser assumes complete liability for any claims made arising from services used or work done in response to an advert in this Magazine and for any claims made against the Magazine as a result thereof. The advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold the Magazine harmless from all costs, expenses (including

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Accountants Marshall Smalley A17 Dentist Pear Tree Dental A18 Musical Piano Tuning & Repr A3

Paul Keenan A25 Dog Grooming Doggy Doos A8 Wylam School/Music A15

Aerial Service Carlton Aerials A7 Domestic Svcs Mo's Maids A9 Guitar lessons A30

Alt. Therapy Hypnotherapy A10 Just Maid Time A33 Nursery Hollybeck Nurseries A42

Homoeopathy A15 Driver Training Streetwise A7 Opticians Thomas Bond A13

Architect Chris Clark Architect A5 Drum Tuition Stick 2 Drums A8 Party Eqpt Hire Robin Hood Hire Ltd A14

Artist Portrait Artist A15 Elect. Repairs ACC Electrical A17 Pet Sitter Yvonne's Pet Sitting A3

House/Garden Pictures A23 Electrican Patrick Kelliher A7 Daisy Chain Pet Sitter A25

B & B Willow House A7 Gary Wightman A26 Physiotherapy B J Physio Clinic A13

Building Services Leeland Construction A9 Hickling Electrical A35 Rob Tucker A27

Richard Henshaw A10 Embroidery Signature Embrdry A18 Pilates Jeanette Parker A14

Complete Build A14 Estate Agent Lesley Greaves A43 Plasterer Williams Plastering A12

Cyfran A16 Financial Wealth Management A39 Plumbing Richard Howard A10

Simon Bell Roofing A18 Fire & Security Mercury Fire & Sc’try A33 MCK Plumbing A36

Choice Building A34 Funeral S’vcs A W Lymn A21 Bob Johnson A40

Car Servicing Woodview Garage IFC Furniture Furniture Farm A38 Printers Instaprint A19

TSW Services A33 Garden Maint. Andrew Kennedy A27 Promotions Applegreen Promotions A40

Care Home Westwolds A1 Garden S’vcs B J Garden Maint A3 Property Rep’rs Ian Tindall A13

Aslockton Hall A11 Green Thumb A4 Property S’vcs SBS Property S’ vcs A23

Stoke House A22 Smart Gardens A21 Chris Maltby A32

The Byars A30 Award Landscapes A25 Oglesby Building A42

Carpets/Flooring Hatton Carpets A34 Steven Holmes A35 Pub/Kitchen The Lord Nelson A41

Catering Woodpeckers A35 Glazing C & G Glazing A15 Soft Furnishing M I Paling (Interiors) A38

Chauffeur Executive Cars A6 Hairdressing Dennis Hairstyles A3 Solicitors Sharp,Young/Pearce A44

Child Care Alphabet House A9 Hearing Correct Hearing A28 Taxi Service Gedling Cars A12

Windmill Kindergarten A23 Home Maint. Trevor Mosley A27 Vic Folkes A35

Chiropodist Lisa Wealthall A30 Paul Ashby A37 Travel Agent Mainline Travel A18

Cine/Vid. Transfer Memories Digital A31 Insurance RS Insurance BC Hyde Barker Holidays A41

Clock Repairs Antique Clock Reprs A8 Kennels Valley Boarding A26 Tree Surgeon Charnwood Tree Svcs A19

Computer Rep'rs Giles Martin A8 Kitchen/Joinery Impressions A16 Village Hall Hire B J Village Hall A29

Byte Data Systems A29 In-house Kitchens A20 Weatherclad Roger Brett A30

Computer S'vcs A.M.A.R.Networking A2 Hudson Joinery A37 Window Clean’g Langfords Ladders A31

Cycle Repairs Colin Simm A10 Kitchens Palmers Kitchens A24 Windows Double Glazing Repair A7

Decorator Tony Sulley A2 Lifestyle Alison Chippindale A41 Fraser's Windows/Door A41

A W Haywood A12 Live Music Warthog Promotions A5 Wrought Iron Castle Gates A4

Roger Swinburne A26 M. P. Vernon Coaker MP A3 Yoga Alex Thompson A37

Mark Craddock A38 Mower Services P S Marsden Mower A29

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