The PARISH MAGAZINE for Lowdham with Caythorpe and Gunthorpe

MAY 2020 No: 1060 Price 60p Parish Directory All non-prefixed numbers are (0115) Lowdham with Caythorpe and Gunthorpe Vicar Revd. Anna Alls 07535 017591 [email protected] Curate Revd. Simon Jones 07484 635886 [email protected] Reader David Moore 9664938 [email protected] Churchwardens Julian Banks 9664959 [email protected] Jan Hewitt 9664096 [email protected] PCC Secretary Jo Simson 9663223 [email protected] PCC Treasurer David Moore 9664938 [email protected] Church Flowers C Baggaley 9663734 Bell Ringers Frank Berridge 9663209 Parish Administrator Tracey Akehurst 9652114 [email protected] For all enquiries, including weddings, baptisms and funerals please contact the Parish Administrator Tracey Akehurst, shown above.

Lowdham Village Website: www.lowdham-pc.gov.uk Indep. Primitive Methodist www.lowdhamchapel.com Richard White-Watts 9665404 Parish Council Clerk Bill Banner 9335921 [email protected] Community Room bookings Bill Banner 9335921 [email protected] Village Hall bookings Jacky Hoare 9663596 [email protected] Headteacher, CofE School Ben Waldram 9663358 www.lowdhamprimaryschool.co.uk District Councillors Roger Jackson 9665355 [email protected] Tim Wendels 07866 733605 Caythorpe Village Website: www.caythorpenottspc.org.uk Parish Council Clerk Kathryn Price 01949 850637 [email protected] Memorial Hall bookings David Burder 9664383 [email protected] Gunthorpe Village Website: www.gunthorpenottspc.org.uk Parish Council Clerk Yvonne Greenfield 07788 435857 [email protected] Village Hall bookings Paul Jeffery 07966910201 [email protected] Headteacher, CofE School Mrs Claire Bills 9663481 www.gunthorpeschool.co.uk Magazine Team Chair Julian Banks 9664959 [email protected] Treasurer / Advertising Brian Livermore 9663964 Lowdham Main Distributor Rodney Savage 07986 006254 [email protected] Gunthorpe Main Distributor Brian Livermore 9663964 Caythorpe Main Distributor Marian Potter 9663648 Editor Dawn Fearn Wood 07904 983892 [email protected] DEADLINE DATE FOR THE JUNE ISSUE: SUNDAY 17TH MAY. Please send contributions to Dawn Fearn Wood: [email protected] or hand in to a member of the magazine team, or telephone 07904 983892. Views & opinions of contributors to this magazine are not necessarily those of the editorial team. PARISH LETTER These are some of the strangest times I’ve ever known. They are also some of the most worrying and saddest. But, bizarrely, they are also times of great encouragement and possibly even joy! What I am certain of, is that we will all have the opportunity to grow from this unparalleled situation. And I, for one, think it is really important that we take the time to reflect on all we are experiencing, now and in the weeks to come.

There is no disputing that these are uncomfortable times, when the safe and secure aspects of our lives get shaken. While these situations do not necessarily happen for a reason, they can teach us important lessons about ourselves. They can also teach us important lessons about God and about the world we inhabit. But we have to let God in, if this is to happen.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt 11.28-30). In other words, when we find ourselves struggling, we should turn to Jesus, who will teach, refresh and lead us through to the other side.

We turn to Jesus through prayer (and from what I have seen these past weeks, there is a lot of that going on) and by reading Scripture. But we must remember when we do so, it is also important to listen. We must take the time to be still, to be silent. We must slow down, reduce the noise, and tune in. This current crisis seems to be custom-made for this doesn’t it? ‘Lockdown’ really does give us a great opportunity to take some time to be alone with God, with our thoughts and reflections, to listen and learn.

We can also learn from others. We can learn from people who have listened themselves and now have something to share with us. There are many, many books out there from great spiritual writers that can help us. A favourite author of mine is the American Pastor, John Ortberg, and quite frankly I would recommend practically anything he has written. Imagine how pleased I was when I discovered one of the books I am currently reading turned out to be written by someone who counts Ortberg as a personal mentor and it shows in his writing.

The book is The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer (I’m guessing many of you will understand why I have chosen to read this book now). One thing that has stood out for me in these past weeks is that we have been forced to slow down. From what I have experienced, this has had many positive benefits, not least the time people have for conversation when out for their daily exercise (obviously from across the other side of the street) or on leisurely telephone calls (or Zoom if you’re that way inclined). There must be learnings to be had here. So I am reading this book, praying, reading my Bible and listening. Perhaps in a later article I might share some of what I discern, but already my prayer is that we don’t simply go back to our full-on busyness when all this is behind us. God Bless, Simon. Page 1 Please stay at home, wash your hands and love one another.

The Benefice of , and Stoke Bardolph with Lowdham, Caythorpe and Gunthorpe

Coronavirus update

Currently all our church buildings are closed for public worship, private prayer and all other meetings and activities until further notice.

We are aware that this is a very difficult time. To keep you updated as much as possible, as well as enable you to worship and pray at home, we are providing a number of online/ email resources and information.

A Church Near You/ St. Mary’s, Lowdham

Anna is on Facebook Live to broadcast mid-day prayers and a simple Bible reflection. Find her at Revd Anna

St. Mary’s Church, Lowdham

The Benefice Newsletter. A weekly update with information and resources. This is on the above sites, but if you would like to be included on the email distribution list please contact Tracey, the Parish Administrator.

Prayer Meeting. Anna is hosting a prayer meeting via Zoom at 8.00p.m on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Please contact Anna for more information

Reach Out. Would you value a regular chat with someone on the phone or by email? Or could you volunteer to talk to someone? Please contact Tracey, the Parish Administrator for more information.

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Sundays in May 2020

• 3rd May: Easter 4 • 10th May: Easter 5 • 17th May: Easter 6 • 24th May: Easter 7 (Sunday after Ascension day • 31st May: Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

Congratulations to the April word search prize winner:

Janet Wakefield of Lowdham.

Notable Dates in May 2020

• Friday 1st: Philip and James, apostles. • Monday 4th: English saints and martyrs of the Reformation era. • Friday 8th: Julian of Norwich, spiritual writer, 1417. • Tuesday 12th: Saint Pancras. • Thursday 14th: Matthias the apostle. • Saturday 18th: Rogation day. • Tuesday 19th: Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury, restorer of the monastic life. • Thursday 21st: Ascension day. • Monday 25th: The Venerable Bede, scholar and historian at Jarrow, 735 • Tuesday 26th: Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 605. • Thursday 28th: Lanfranc, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1089. • Saturday 30th: Josephine Butler, social reformer, 1906.

Page 3 THINE BE THE GLORY! How special was Easter for you this year? It was certainly different. For a virtual congregation throughout the Benefice there was a very special opportunity to join together on ‘the day’ to sing that most rousing of Easter hymns, Thine be the Glory. Thanks so much to the two Davids, Machell and Moore, for their very special musical and technical talents in making it happen. You can hear the results of everybody’s labours, and view a photo montage of Easter pictures, on St. Mary’s Facebook page.

Prisoners in Lowdham Grange have been in their cells for 23 hours a day during lockdown. The local Prison Fellowship group was able to use money donated by Lowdham, Caythorpe and Gunthorpe Parish to buy them puzzle and colouring books, coloured pencils and card-making packs to help alleviate the long hours of isolation.

MAGAZINE NOTES To All Local Groups and Contributors: We welcome all submissions for inclusion in our magazine. Please keep sending your reports, articles, points of interest or notices as early in the month as possible but no later than our Copy Deadline Date, of SUNDAY 17TH MAY for the JUNE EDITION, as shown on the inside front cover. Please send articles to Dawn Fearn Wood, email: [email protected]. We are following Government and Church of guidance and advice with regard to the deliveries of paper/ magazines representing a transmission risk of COVID 19 to both our volunteers and those receiving magazines. We have therefore stopped deliveries until further notice, but it is now available online for those who can view it or download it. Julian Banks - Chair of The Magazine Team Page 4 CAYTHORPE EXTRA Greetings to you all from Caythorpe in lock down, a little ditty that I wrote inspired by reading the poems of John Betjeman over coffee.

Coronavirus 2020

Tis a New Year which promises plenty At the dawn of year Twenty Twenty, With a new Government in its realm And wild haired Boris at the helm.

But across the Globe from the East Comes news of a rare new angry Beast, No not a cold wind filled with snow But a pandemic with death it doth blow.

Then comes closer to our pristine shores With cough and sweat from panicked pores, It’s reached the leaning Tower of Pisa And now the city of Popes and Julius Caesar.

With rushing speed as of a high speed train, It gets to Barcelona’s La Rambla in Spain. So Boris, Matt and their advisers with speed, Gird up for action the NHS’s mighty steed.

BA,Easyjet and others fly back to town, And so the UK goes into total lock-down. Queues form on our shopping strolls As folk fight for too many loo rolls.

We must stay home to do our part Albeit keeping at least two metres apart. Thank God for our carers and wonderful NHS, The army, shop-keepers, couriers and the Press.

We will in due course rise again, From all this tribulation and pain. For now we better all as one, Pray for a return to life in Twenty Twenty One!

Andrew Potter 5th April 2020

Page 5 LOWDHAM CHAPEL NEWS Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would ever be writing a chapel news article like this one. Where would the British be without the weather to talk about? Then it was Brexit and now there is only one topic on everyone’s lips and in everyone’s mind – Coronavirus. It was indeed strange this year. Those who would have worshipped with us in the chapel on a sunny Easter Day may have been apart from one another, but were together in spirit whether we worshipped the risen Lord Jesus alone in our homes, tuned into one of the TV or radio broadcasts or joined with a service streamed from one of the local churches. I must say, the situation has certainly dragged me into the 21st century. My family have introduced me to WhatsApp, FaceTime and we all sang Happy Birthday at a Zoom party set up for my granddaughter on her 18th birthday last week. We’ve rediscovered the joy of the telephone to keep in touch with friends and family. Earlier today Derek fetched the string of 200 blue Christmas lights from the loft and put them in a tree in the front garden, where they shone tonight as we joined our neighbours (at a distance) to thank our wonderful NHS and care staff and all key workers - can I put in a mention here of prison staff please, especially prison officers and Chaplains, who often get forgotten and who do a difficult job at the best of times. This is a time of anxiety, worry and uncertainty, about our loved ones, our health, our jobs and our livelihoods. Our life as we knew it a few weeks ago is now on hold. On the other hand, there is less noise, less traffic, less pollution and have you noticed, the birds seem to be singing louder this year! For many there is a greater appreciation of nature awakening from winter into spring, a new joy in gardens and new ways of caring for and about one another. But it also seems as if most of the things that made life pleasurable are suddenly, because of the lockdown, not there anymore. Once this is over, we cannot go back to where we left off. We need to learn from this crisis. Let’s go forward with a stronger purpose, with different ways of working and being, with renewed priorities and a greater appreciation of little things. A new way with God and with one another. And above all else, amid the darkness, grieving and loss which this pandemic has brought, let’s look to where we find our hope. In a God who does not change when all around is changing, with Him each ending brings a new beginning. Wishing you God’s blessing at this difficult time. Stay well. Carolyn Page 6

May 2020 Caythorpe Village postpones commemoration Hello Villagers, Since our last communication in January, life in the UK and across the world has changed and we can no longer commemorate VE day in the ways that were planned, so we are postponing our event until later in the year. Thank you to everyone who completed the census and the results will be shared in due course. Meantime, we think it would be great if we charge our glasses for a Special Toast to heroes and families on Friday 8th May 2020 at 3pm. If you can stand safely outside your property for the toast, so that others can see you, this would add a real community feel to the occasion.

Thanks to everyone. We’ll be in touch again as soon as we can.

Best wishes from the VE75 Project Team

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WHAT’S GOING ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY?

ERESOURCES: You’ll see from the poster that, like all libraries, Lowdham is closed until further notice. So please hang on to those library books and keep them in a safe place when you have read them, so that you will be able to find them to return them when life gets back to something approaching normal. The good news is that there is a wide range of reading material available electronically if you are a library member. Visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/reading/ ereading to ‘take out’ online books, audio books and magazines. These are available on the usual 3-week loan, with opportunities to renew.

NOT A LIBRARY MEMBER? Inspire telephone lines are back to their normal opening hours of 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 4pm Saturday. You can join online at www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/libraries/joining- and-using-libraries or give them a ring on 01623 677 200.

Jo Simson

Lowdham Flower Guild May 2020

With all gatherings and socialising either cancelled on hold, we are hoping to resume our meetings sometime during Autumn.

By that time we should all have beautifully manicured gardens, tidy sheds and garages, done any overdue decorating and all those tasks we always put off until tomorrow. We might have even managed a haircut!

We will update this notice at the appropriate time and look forward to seeing you all again eventually.

Sue Bowler Page 8 Page 9 Lowdham Volunteers

Lowdham Volunteers support to the villagers is going well. We have created a network of 25+ area coordinators working under a top team of Liz and Russ Blenkinsop and Karen Budin. They are matching the 170+ volunteers with the 85+ people in isolation. Offers to volunteer and requests come from the website, the posters around the village and the initial leaflet drop with Salt & Light. The central group used to pair the isolator and volunteer but have now established the area co-ordinators structure who match people in their area. Due to the location of isolators the volunteers are increasingly supporting ‘out of area’. There is redundancy built into the system and we have already, seamlessly, replaced one area coordinator who we believe has the virus.

We have briefed volunteers on the arrangements with local shops on how to support the isolated. We have issued badges to volunteers doing shopping for isolators to ease the process at the Co-op and Farm Shop. We have just provided volunteers with gloves and hand sanitisers with funding from Parish and County Councils.

Many isolators have said they wanted to help, but know they can’t because they can’t leave the house, and so we have set up a phone-call service where they call other self isolators. We know the situation is only going to get worse so we are putting in as much resilience as we can while we are in the ‘quiet period’. The phone call service is run by Ann Carpenter.

We are also now providing prescription delivery service to patients from the Jubilee Park and Ivy Practices. This has been done with the advice and agreement of Girish Lad at Lowdham Pharmacy.

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Page 10 Lowdham Volunteers - continued

We are helping Jo Simson create an e-book club and can use our website www.lowdhamvolunteers.org, our Facebook channels (Lowdham Flag and posting on the Official Lowdham Village page) as well as our WhatsApp groups.

We are providing a meals delivery service. This has started building on the meal donation from Tom Browns and Jo-Hanna’s. We recognise the need to prioritise families with the virus, NHS and other key workers, children going without school meals and those in need. We are working with Lowdham CoE Primary School Head Ben Waldram.

We have established links with 10+ local villages and share best practices via their lead volunteer. We have also established links with District Council and County Council.

We have been given a grant from the County Council Covid-19 Community Fund as well as from our Councillor, Roger Jackson. The Parish Council have been very supportive and helpful. We have a Steering Group of Russ and Liz Blensop, Paul Roberts, Jane Barton and Peter Cross which meets daily by Zoom conferencing. We would like to acknowledge the tremendous support we have received from volunteers and area co-ordinators stepping up to help. We would also like to recognise Sean Allison for his support in leaflet printing, poster printing, badge making, website hosting and design.

We are still keen to recruit more volunteers. Anyone wishing to help should email [email protected] or call Peter Cross on 07946 522629. Once Covid-19 is over, we hope to retain many volunteers that can support the vulnerable in the event of flooding.

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Lowdham Village Hall & Playing Fields Committee

VE DAY 75

Friday 8th May 2020

LETS GET LOWDHAM RED, WHITE AND BLUE!

As part of the original plans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day the Village Hall & Playing Fields Committee had planned to encourage residents and businesses to decorate the frontages of their properties in red, white and blue or 1940s theme. Although, the event at the Village Hall on 8 May 2020 has had to be postponed we'd still like to encourage everyone to get creative and decorate the frontages of their properties.

In addition, the Royal British Legion has been liaising with the UK government to think of alternative ways to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in light of the Coronavirus lockdown. They have subsequently announced the following:

‘We need as many people as possible to take part in the national moment of thanksgiving and celebration, in honour of our Second World War generation. Join us at 9pm on Friday 8th May for a UK-wide rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again' to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. BBC One will be featuring the singalong as part of their VE Day broadcast.’

So lets get Lowdham all red, white and blue on Friday 8th May and join in the sing-a-long too!

Alison Glazebrook Lowdham VHPFC

Page 12 Lowdham Primary School

As a headteacher, I am responsible for everything. The health & safety of the staff and pupils, the finances, the safeguarding and welfare of everyone in the building, the governance and the curriculum. Someone once asked me how I am able to function properly knowing that I am so accountable for everything. I try not to think about it I replied. There’s no point thinking and worrying about all the big and small things we’re accountable for; If we did, we wouldn’t do the job.

A tad dramatic? Maybe. But having that huge weight of everything involved in a school on our shoulders is massive which is why it pays to have a great team… and mine are. As I said in my previous article, we had two days to ensure we were up to speed with everything before lockdown and how we were going to manage it all with the constant shifting sands beneath our feet but we did it. A good team are worth their weight in gold.

How do I manage to ‘not think about it’? I do. I bent the truth a little; I do think about it. I just work hard at not worrying about it. I am grateful that I have an amazing family and spending time with them this last two weeks as I’ve worked on a reduced timetable has refreshed that for me again. We’ve played games, watched movies, completed some work, cooked, eaten and been for walks (our hourly daily exercise!). It has been truly wonderful to be able to do this and spending this much time with them all has reminded me that they are the reason I am able to work and then switch off. Having the ability to flick that ‘off switch’ is not easy for some and a real challenge for others and I don’t have a magic secret to share; I just immerse myself in them and being home and being hugely thankful for my job, my team and my family. If one of those components wasn’t stable, I would lose that ability to function well.

The amazing thing is that I don’t owe it all to some Herculean effort by myself (although I do work hard at it) or by some amazing YouTube trick, I am thankful to God that He has blessed me with my family, my health, my job and my team. I am truly grateful that I have the privileges I do and am aware of His goodness to me.

We don’t know how long this period will last for and some of the after effects do concern me but I continue to do my job as a husband, father and headteacher by the grace of God. Ben Waldram Page 13 LOWDHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk’s address: 25 The Green, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2LA Telephone: 0115 933 5921 e-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.lowdham-pc.gov.uk

CEMETERY CLOSURE NOTICE

Please note that the Cemetery has been closed for the foreseeable future

Except for funerals

Please contact the clerk if you need further information

Bill Banner Clerk to the Council 03 April 2020

Page 14 Puzzle Prize Draw Down

Complete the crossword, write your name and address 1. The name of the on the back, and post it to: Julian Banks, The Old street where Judas School, 66A Main Street, Lowdham or email to: lived in Damascus and [email protected], by 13th May. where Saul of Tarsus stayed (Acts 9:11) (8) 2. ‘The playing of the merry — , sweet singing in the choir’ (5) 4. ‘We have been saying that — — was credited to him as righteous’ (Romans 4:9) (8,5) 5. Dr Martyn — Jones, famous for his ministry at Westminster Chapel (5) 6. Port at which Paul landed on his way to Rome (Acts 28:13) (7) 7. Observe (Ruth 3:4) (4) 8. Minister of religion (6) 13. ‘I am — of this man’s blood. It is your responsibility’ (Matthew Across 27:24) (8) 1. ‘Therefore let us — passing judgment on one 15. ‘Greater love has no another’ (Romans 14:13) (4) one than this, that he — 3. ‘I — — these persons here present’ (Marriage — his life for his service) (4,4) friends’ (John 15:13) 9. According to a prearranged timetable (Numbers (3,4) 28:3) (7) 16. Archbishop who 10. Group of eight (5) calculated that the 11. The cell into which the Philippian jailer put world began in 4004BC Paul and Silas (Acts 16:24) (5) (6) 12. — Taylor, pioneer missionary to China (6) 18. ‘No one can — the 14. Otherwise known as the Eucharist, Breaking of kingdom of God unless Bread, the Lord’s Table (4,9) he is born of water and 17. ‘So that after I have preached to others, I — the Spirit’ (John 3:5) (5) will not be disqualified for the prize’ (1 Corinthians 20. Establish by law (5) 9:27) (6) 21. Product of Gilead 19. Attend to (3,2) noted for its healing 22. Approximately (Acts 4:4) (5) properties (Jeremiah 23. Tea rite (anag.) (7) 46:11) (4) 24. Rule of sovereign (8) 25. Test (anag.) (4) Page 15

April Magazine’s Word search Answers:

Making The Most Of Things. Whilst delivering the last issue of the magazine, I spotted this in a neighbour’s window. In these very troubled times we should try to be grateful for even small mercies. Richard Mills

Page 16 LOWDHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Hope you are all keeping well and managing to get out and enjoy your gardens in this lovely sunshine. Just a few bits of information that might be of interest to you.

As our Spring Show, on Sunday 5th April, had to be cancelled we had a virtual one instead! Members shared photos of their gardens and spring plants and we then created an online post displaying all of these. This can be accessed by visiting our website: www.lowdhamhortsoc.org.uk

A couple of years ago, we had a very interesting talk about birds in our gardens and the work of the British Trust for Ornithology. I joined the BTO after the talk and since then have been recording the birds visiting our garden each week and adding this information online. At the moment the BTO are offering free membership to anyone which I would recommend it as a lovely activity which you can enjoy as a family, from your home. The link is: https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/gbw/join-gbw

The RHS have also been working hard to put useful things on their website and have added a new section called ‘Grow at Home’ with lots of good video demonstrations of how to do different jobs in the garden. Worth a look if you would like gardening advice: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/get-growing

Gardeners World, which is back on BBC1 every Friday evening, is also worth watching as they give demonstrations of things that we can all be doing in our gardens to help keep us busy and ensure that we will all have beautiful gardens this summer.

The National Gardens Scheme is doing virtual garden tours, which may be fun: https://ngs.org.uk/virtual-garden-visits Stay safe everyone. Nicola Macdonald [email protected]

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Helena, - Discoverer of the Holy Places 21st May 330

Born at Drepanum in Bithynia, Helena rose from humble origins to become the wife of General Constantius. When he became emperor in 292 Helena was banished so that he could marry Theodora, the step-daughter of Augustus Maximian, as part of his political ambitions.

Helena returned to Rome in honour in 306 when her son Constantine became the sole ruler of the Roman empire.

Helena became a Christian in 312 and fully embraced the Christian life. She became known as one who lived modestly and gave charitably to prisoners and the poor.

Helena went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land where she worked among the orphans and the poor. She became known for her gifts to churches and convents and for erecting shrines in places depicting the life of Christ. At this time she is recorded as having discovered the Cross of Christ. A the mother of the first Christian emperor, she became renowned and many places, churches and monasteries were named after her, some 135 of the latter. Saint Helen’s (Lancashire) and Saint Helen’s (Isle of Wight) also. The Island of Saint Helena is in the Atlantic and was so named because it was discovered by Spanish sailors on her feast day.

In art she is depicted in the many representations of the finding of the cross. In Aston-under-Lyne (Lancashire) there survives a series of eighteen glass panels which depict her life.

Feast day (with Constantine) 21st May or 18th August.

Brian Livermore

Page 18 LOWDHAM PARISH COUNCIL Clerk’s address: 25 The Green, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2LA Telephone: 0115 933 5921 e-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.lowdham-pc.gov.uk 02/04/20/31 Minutes of the monthly meeting of Lowdham Parish Council held by Internet Conferencing (Zoom) on THURSDAY 02 April 2020 at 7.10pm

Councillors Andrew Coles; Jacqueline Finn; Alison Glazebrook; Paul Harrison; Nigel Hunt Simon Mawby; Stephen Platt (A); Mike Poyzer (A); Rich Sullivan (A); Chris Thompson; Emma Wilson (A)

Also present: Clerk Bill Banner, County Cllr Roger Jackson, District Councillor Tim Wendels

1. Apologies for Absence: Cllrs Stephen Platt (A); Mike Poyzer (A); Rich Sullivan (A); Emma Wilson (A)

2. Declarations of Interest: None

3. Chairman’s Announcements: No announcements other than to note the need to meet online by Zoom because of Covid 19 virus self-isolating requirements

4. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 05 March 2020 were accepted unanimously and will be signed in due course

5. Open Session for Members of the Public to Raise Matters of Council Business: No members of the public were present

6. County Council matters Cllr Roger Jackson thanked Lowdham for what it is doing to help the old and vulnerable. He has released money from his Member’s fund for appropriate use by Mr Peter Cross and his team. He summarised his trip to London regarding flood relief plans and the discussions that relate to the Environment Agency plans.

7. District Council matters Cllr Tim Wendels informed members that during this problem period, the frequency of bin collection will be altered. The District supports Notts CC initiative HART (Humanitarian Assistance Response Team). Rate relief grants have been made to retailers – there is also a retail hospitality trade package. A redeployment triage support has also been established organised by FUTURES, agreed to help the Clerk to take this up with Severn Trent . 8. Amenities and Village: i) Roundabout: No further news

continued Page 19 LOWDHAM PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES -- continued ii) Flood Relief Plans: Mr Peter Cross has organised a team of supporters for flood relief and has also accepted the focal role for the local effects of Covid 19 virus. It was noted that Cllr Jackson has released £500 of his Member’s Allowance for Personal Protection Equipment and a further £500 for emergency food requirements of those in need The Parish Council agreed to make a further £500 available. A donation of £200 was also agreed to the fund organised by Tom Brown’s Restaurant who are supplying hot nutritious food to those in need Pest control: The rats have been reported as returning, particularly about the area of The Priors, and the clerk has asked for the pest control operative to attend to the problem. Cllr Jackson suggested that the Environment Agency be asked to contribute to costs. He will ask Emma Mayle and the clerk will write. The Cocker Beck has riparian ownership and the owners (residents) are responsible for its maintenance. On this occasion members decided to meet costs of pest control, but the owners need to know it is their legal responsibility. iii) Village Gateways: The 4 signs are now installed. iv) MUGA – Resurfacing. The Awards for All (£10K) Application has been resubmitted with the extra information requested. If all bids are successful, the revised project start date has been set as 04 August 2020 v) Wi-Fi and CCTV – The CCTV system has been installed vi) Cemetery Inspection: Work to find and contact next of kin continues vii)Annual Parishioners Meeting – Weds 08 April 2020. This has needed to be cancelled viii)NSDC Greener Theme Initiative Fund: Station: The clerk has completed the application for £2,500 grant for provision of a cycle shelter for the car park planned for the railway ix) Perimeter trees at the Community Building Sports Ground – the pruning quotations from Mark Winter were accepted and to include the removal of brambles. x) Grounds maintenance at football field area – quote from Mark Winter accepted by e-mail agreement – no change in costs xi) V E Day Celebrations: Members were reminded that this has been postponed until 2021 10. a) Planning Applications: 02/00373/FUL – Victoria Cottage – to convert to 9 apartment accommodation Whilst welcoming affordable housing - for the following reasons: OBJECT The location of the proposed development will exacerbate the current poor traffic conditions in that area. The proposed parking provision is inadequate - it will mean more vehicles needing to use nearby road space. Exit from Blenheim Avenue to Station Road in the morning particularly is already very difficult and currently there are safety issues. Many school children catch buses around that area and lack of full visibility is a concern, visibility particularly reduced because of parked vehicles. Local residents are already concerned about traffic problems in that area. As they may not be able to attend meetings for some time, planners may consider delaying their considerations until an open meeting is possible. Other issues: The contemporary look of the South east elevation is not in keeping with the character of the Victorian house continued Page 20 LOWDHAM PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES - continued Being in a flood prone area, the proposal will reduce the soak away capacity, increasing pressure on an already overstretched system – as will the increase in sewerage. Several trees will need to be removed that need to be replaced

20/00466/FUL – Cockerbeck Cottage, 78 Main Street – Single storey dwelling and new road access OBJECT: Because of flooding, drainage, loss of trees and visual impact issues: The proposed property is out of character with the host building. It is over-intensive development with a very tight access drive and less than generous accommodation. The proposal will reduce soak away capacity for rainfall due to the house footprint and the proposed driveway. Water will flow onto Nursery Gardens then onto Main St., producing additional surface water pressure on the system. The property’s own sewerage and water drainage need will mean increased flow into the mains The proposal requires the removal of several trees without any obvious undertaking to replace The design does not fit in with properties around it especially given the character of number 78 itself Access onto Nursery Gardens is tight and potentially a safety issue, recognising that the traffic volume is low. b) Recent District Council Decisions: 20/00105/FUL – Land off Caythorpe Road - Creation of Manege – Full Permission 20/00421/TWCA – 19 Lambley Road – Fell leylandii – Permission granted

11. Finance & Assets: a) Payments arising in March were approved. b) Cemetery Pricing Annual Review: It was agreed to increase the headstone permission charge to £175 (from £168) c) Financial Regulations & Standing Orders Annual Review: It was agreed that there was no need for a change A 5-minute break was taken to allow members to join in with the National clap to thank NHS workers 12. General matters: None

13. Correspondence: None

14. Councillor’s Reports: Cllr Alison Glazebrook reported fly tipping at the church car park and Cllr Tim Wendels noted for action. Cllr Thompson proposed that until the current crisis is over that decisions made by e-mail or over the internet are valid. Members unanimously agreed

15. Reports from Outside Organisations: Cllr Alison Glazebrook informed the members that the village hall has had to be closed with a significant loss of rental income

16. Date of Next Meeting: Thursday 07 May 2020 (includes the ACM)

Page 21 Fog, Smog and God On a visit to London I revisited Westminster Abbey and had forgotten what national treasures are held in its capacious walls and what a splendid building it is. I then went to the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral which was opened in 1903 and was somewhat surprised to find the upper internal walls are almost black. The explanation is that this has been caused by the smoke from the burning of millions of candles and incense over the years. As a teenager in the 1960s, going to school in Gedling, I caught the Traction 2 hourly 215 service from Nottingham to Lowdham, Oxton and beyond. In the winter there would often be a call from the Bus company to the School saying that the 2.15pm would be the last service of the day as the smog and fog were getting worse by nightfall and we should get that rather than the normal 4.15 service or have a long walk home. All Nottinghamshire Schools at this time had coal fired boilers to help support the local mining industry. We have all seen the effects of smoke from homes and factories leaving them black on the outside, never mind what it did to our lungs. Climate change is often dismissed by many as alarmist but TV Programmes have highlighted not only problems around the World but also our own too frequent episodes of flooding caused by excessive rainfall. I think one of the best local examples of a cleaner England is on Gedling Country Park where there is a solar farm on top of the old slag heaps. Let us all look forward to a brighter future.

Richard Mills

An Industrial Scene By Lloyd George Higgins:

Page 22 Mental Health During the current outbreak of coronavirus, many of us are staying at home to avoid spreading or contacting the virus. While it is the safest way to protect ourselves, some of us may find it difficult to relax without any outdoor activity and our mood may also get affected by the news about the pandemic. This month we will be focusing on how to take care of our mental wellbeing, we hope you would find the following advice helpful. 1. Stay Away but Connected Though it not possible to meet your families and friends now, you have other ways to connect with them via the internet and phone. With technology becoming more convenient, video chat is a good way to meet each other at home and this could also be done as a big group. Staying in touch with beloved and friends could help you share your worries and feeling and eventually boost your spirit. 2. Exploring new interests There are lots of leisure activities that can be available indoors, and this may be a chance to explore your new interests. These may include reading, arts, yoga, watching TV shows, cooking new dishes or any activity that you favour. To keep your body active, you could also build a habit of exercising at home. Spending time on housework could be an option for exercises or there are many online workouts that you could follow for home exercises. 3. Be careful with news and information While it is important to stay up to date with current events, too many news stories or online information can sometimes make us feel anxious. If any information happens to make you feel worried, think about taking a break. For health information, make sure you are reading from trustworthy sources, such as NHS England, to avoid being misled by false information. 4. Managing your anxiety Whenever you are feeling anxious, breathing exercises or enjoying your leisure activities may help you calm down. If you feel like you need help from others, NHS offer confidential talking therapies and you can arrange this with your GP or online by visiting nhs.uk/counselling. For more tips about staying at home and your mental wellbeing, you can also refer to: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/ coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ Christopher Chow Trainee Pharmacist Lowdham Pharmacy

Page 23 May Hope and positivity can be grown! Who would have thought when we entered into 2020, the importance that our gardens would play. At a time when we are experiencing uncertainty and life as we know it has changed, there is one thing that brings us normality, creativity, happiness and hope...our gardens. Whether it be large or small it doesn’t matter. Having the opportunity to garden is both beneficial to the body but to the mind also. The weather has definitely been on our side this spring for a change! As a result our gardens have become our haven and it is truly wonderful to be able to spend quality time in our gardens. Make the most of this extra time by doing those jobs you've always wanted to! Make those borders, create new beds, try growing something new, have a go at propagation perhaps, what have you got to lose? Let your creativity blossom. If you fancy having a go at growing your own veg and possibly don't have any seed? Why not try recycling veg from the kitchen? We've all prepared peppers at home and thrown away the seed core. Don't! Take the core and set in compost. A quick and easy way to grow more peppers! Like leeks? Don't throw away the roots. Cut off the base and sit in water. In just a couple of weeks the roots will grow and you will see new shoots begin to grow. If you enjoy sweet corn, have a go at growing your own! Simply take a few pieces of corn from the cob, plant them and watch them grow. Nature is amazing isn't it. So, enjoy your garden this month, it has never been so important. Stay safe everyone! Lauren Wall Hollybeck Nurseries

Page 24 St James the Least of All On the perils of a Scout camp

The Rectory - St James the Least of All

My dear Nephew Darren

It seems that the basics of parish ministry are no longer taught in theological colleges. Don’t you know anything about consulting your diary in public? When you are asked if you are free on a certain date, accepted practice is to open it so that the enquirer cannot quite see. You then shake your head sadly, saying you are committed to blessing a new tea urn, or on some other vital ecclesiastical activity that day. Then you regretfully give your apologies. You do not open the thing in full view of your enquirer, so he can see the blank pages! Really, it serves you right that you are now committed to going on Scout camp.

The last time I agreed to pay the Scouts a visit was when I found that there was a splendid restaurant only a mile away from their camp. I arrived and parked my car by the side of the river where they were all canoeing, wound down the car window and made encouraging noises for some minutes before explaining I had to find a garage for petrol.

Several hours later, after an excellent lunch, I drove to where they were now rock climbing, wound down the car window and made encouraging noises for some minutes before explaining that I had a standing committee to return to that evening. It was a splendid day.

You, however, will experience the charms of two days under canvas. Whatever site for your tent you choose, it will be the one that floods first. The early hours will undoubtedly find you wading about in water in the pitch dark, retrieving your sleeping bag and clothes – which you will then have to wear for the rest of the day. Watch out for the food, as well: all camp food contains grass and usually sheep droppings. This will make you ill, though for some reason Scouts thrive on it.

Whatever the weather and whatever activities you do each day, you will end up wet, chilled and bruised. At least your evenings will be warm, for you are bound to spend them at Casualty, with youngsters suffering from sprained ankles or dislocated shoulders.

My only advice is to use those hours in Casualty to practise the art of opening your diary in a way that only YOU can see it. Your loving uncle, Eustace

Page 25 Garden birds during lockdown The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has altered our lives considerably so while we are staying safe by staying in, what better way to connect with nature than watching the wildlife in our own gardens. It is a well-known fact that nature is good for our mental health and well-being. So, while you have a lot of time on your hands, why not record the birds and other wildlife which comes in to your garden. Better still, record them and send off your findings to the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden Birdwatch scheme. The scheme is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about the birds and wildlife in your garden. Furthermore, you will be helping the BTO with their research into how, why and when birds use our gardens and also helping to find out why some birds are doing better than others. It simply involves you keeping a list of the birds and other wildlife visiting your garden over the course of a week and then entering this information into the BTO’s online recording system. You only need to spend twenty minutes doing this but can take more time if you wish, it just has to be consistent. Not only can you record birds which come in to your garden but also butterflies, bees, mammals, amphibians and reptiles.

Garden BirdWatch offer: Normally, it costs £17 a year to be a member of the scheme and includes a free book and a quarterly magazine. However during the lockdown, the BTO are waiving this charge so you can join absolutely free. The free offer does not include the free book or regular magazine but you will be able to take advantage of the following: 1) Access to the Garden BirdWatch online recording system. 2) Receive a regular e newsletter. 3) Access to the BTO’s team of wildlife experts to answer your questions. So why not connect with nature. You will learn such a lot about your garden and how it is used by wildlife. If you are interested in joining or have some questions to ask about the scheme, visit www.bto.org/join-gbw or contact Jean at [email protected]

International Dawn Chorus Day Did you know that it is International Dawn Chorus Day on 3rd May? It is always held on the first Sunday in May. Many self-disciplined folk get up at the crack of dawn, on this day in particular, to listen to the bird song. Some Wildlife Trusts organise walks especially for the occasion although this year it is quite unlikely for anything like that to go ahead because of the Coronavirus situation. So why not just set your alarm for 4.15am and either go in to your garden or poke your head out the window to listen to the natural symphony of birdsong. Page 26

SHOPPER BUS TIMES

SHOPPER BUS S6 - MONDAYS ONLY

S6 LOWDHAM - CALVERTON - LAMBLEY - ARNOLD SAINSBURYS Lowdham Magna Carta: 9:30 11:00 12:30 Lowdham Health Centre: 9:32 11:02 12:32 Arnold Sainsbury’s: 10:12 11:42 13:12

S6 RETURN ARNOLD SAINSBURY’S- LOWDHAM Arnold Sainsbury’s: 10:20 11:50 14:30 Lowdham Magna Carta: 11:00 12:30 12:10 Lowdham Health Centre: 11:02 12:32 15:12

SHOPPER BUS S9 - WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ONLY

S9 SOUTHWELL TO MORRISONS Southwell - Vicarage Road: 10:40 Lowdham Magna Carta: 11:00 Lowdham Health Centre: 11:02 Morrison’s 11:20

S9 RETURN MORRISONS TO SOUTHWELL Morrison’s 13:00 Lowdham Health Centre: 13:15 Lowdham Magna Carta: 13:17 Southwell - Minster: 13:37

LOWDHAM SURGERY (The times shown below are for Surgery opening times only.) The Ivy Medical Group The Jubilee Practice Telephone: Telephone: 0115 9663633 0115 9664120 08.30am - 1.00pm 8.15am - 12.30pm Monday to Wednesday 2.00pm - 6.30pm 2.00pm - 6.30pm

Thursday 8.30am - 12.30pm 8.15am - 12.30pm 8.30am - 1.00pm 8.15am - 12.30pm Friday 2.00pm - 6.00pm 2.00pm - 6.30pm

Saturday Closed Closed Page 27

TRAINS FROM LOWDHAM: 15th December - 16th May 2020

TO NOTTINGHAM Trains terminate at: a) Nottingham b) Derby/ Matlock c) Leicester p) St Pancras Monday to Friday:

06:29a 07:02b 07:43p (arrives 09:55) 08:00b 08:20c 08:56b 09:58b 11:02b 12:00b 13:02b 14:02b 15:00b 16:02b 17:01b 17:16c 18:00b 18:18c 19:17c 20:02b 21:11a 22:25a 23.10a

Saturday:

06:29a 07:42p 08:01b 09:00b 09:59b 11:02b 11:18c 12:00b 13:02b 14:04b 15:00b 16:02b 16:12c 16:59b 17:17c 18:00b 18:17c 19:02b

Sunday

09:48b 10:37b 12:01b 12:40b 13:42b 15:14b 16:02b 17:06b 17:36b 18:53b 19:45b

TO LINCOLN Trains terminate at: w) Peterborough x) Lincoln y) Newark Castle z) Cleethorpes/ Grimsby Monday to Friday:

06:09x 07:07w 08:10y 08:27x 09:04y 10:04y 11:02y 12:06y 13:03y 14:02y 15.07y 16.02y 16,38x 17:05y 17:40x 18:01x 18:31x 19:33x 20:11x 21:34x 22:40x

Saturday

06:10x 07:07w 08:12y 09:07y 09:34x 10:04y 11:08y 12:08y 13:02y 14:02y 15:04y 16:05y 17:03y 18:02y 18:30x 19:40x 20:41x 21:38x Commences St Pancras at 17:29

Sunday

09:44x 10:41x 11:44x 12:41x 13:41x 14:49x 15:41x 16:44x 17:40x 18:46x 19:45x 20:49x 22:42x

BUSES

LOWDHAM BUS SERVICES Service 747 (Operator NCC) Lowdham to Oxton via , Woodborough and Calverton - Monday - Saturday, with four round trips. Service 856 (Operator Marshalls) Lowdham, Gunthorpe, Bingham and Bottesford - Tuesday’s and Thursday’s - two journeys each way. Service 26 (Lilac NCT Pathfinder) Southwell to Nottingham runs everyday with a thirty minute frequency at main times via A612 Southwell Road and stops at the War Memorial Green. (Service does not come through village centre.) There are no longer direct links to Bingham, The City Hospital, or Arnold. Time tables for all of the above services are posted at bus stops and are available from drivers and the library.

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Prayer 4 Lowdham: Contact: Ann Carpenter …………………………………………………………………………………. 9669414 Royal British Legion: TBC W.E.A.: Branch Sec: Denise Rhodes ……………………………………………………………….…….… 9663945 W.I. ~ Lowdham: Pres: Mrs. Pat Lucas ……………………………………………………………………………………...... 9663035 Hall Booking Sec: Mrs. Bo Heath 9663073 W.I. ~ Gunthorpe: Pres: Pip Milbourne …………………………………………………………………………………….. 9664977 Lowdham Prison Fellowship: Contact: Ann Fritsche ………………………………………………………………………………………..07722 729328 Lowdham Horticultural Society: Sec: Mrs. C Baggaley……………………………………………………...…………………………...…... 9663734 Lowdham Flower Club: Pres: Mrs Jenn Bentley ………………………………………………………………………………..… 9663342 Local History Society: Sec: Mrs. Maureen Handley ……………………………………………………………………….…966 9462 Lowdham Writers Group: Chair/Contact: Hilda Smith ………………………………………………………………. 01949 837881 Lowdham Young Farmers: Contact: Jo Turvey ……………………………………………………………………………….. 07976 489246 Lowdham Bridge Club: Contact: H M Healey ……………………………………………………………………………………….…9663434 Lowdham Pantomime Group: Contact: Julie Guiver Wells [email protected] … 07815 692942 Painting for Pleasure: Contact: Wynne Hibbert 9313455 Lowdham Cricket Club: Hon. Sec: Andy Seager ……………………………………………………………………………...….. 9664715 Caythorpe Cricket Club: Hon Sec: Vince Raw …………… [email protected] Lowdham Bowling Club: Sec: Michael Stone……………………………………………………………………………………….…0115 8411559 Lowdham Colts Football Club: Chair: Shaun Finn ……………………………………………………………………………….... 07966 274909 Sec: Dave Johnson www.lowdhamcolts.info ………………………..…07483 812344 Lowdham Colts Netball Club: Head Coach: Kath Roberts ……………………………………………………………………..…… 9663024 Every Thursday evening (school term), 6.00pm-7.30pm, Lowdham School

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Lowdham Pre-school: Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 7.30am—3pm (term time) Tues 7.30am - 1pm Lowdham Village Hall Holiday Club: Monday—Friday 7.30am—5pm Admissions: Rebecca King…………………………………………………………….………..…...07432 775965

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