& Mapperley Village Diaries April 2020 West Hallam & Mapperley Church & Community Magazine Thurs 2nd St. Wilfrid’s News chat Punch Bowl 10.30am – 12.00 Award Winning

Sunday 5th WH Walking & Rural Walk, meet at Dales Lower area Society 10am

Monday 6th WH History Society Methodist Church Hall 7.30 pm Stephen Flinders ‘My kind of Paris’

Tuesday 7th West Hallam Flower Club ‘Easter’

Wed 8th WH Women’s Institute ‘Off the boats’ Elizabeth Holloway Village Hall 7.30 pm

Tues 14th W H Parish Council Mtg. Powtrell Pavilion 7pm

Fri 17th WH Craft Group Methodist Church Hall 10am – 12.00 ‘Quilling’

Monday WH Amateur Gardening Methodist Chuch 7.30 pm 16th Soc. Anthony Norman ‘Evergreen plants for small gardens’

Weds 29th W H & District Coffee Club Methodist Church 10am ‘A face in the crowd’ May Sun 3rd WH Walking & Rural Walk, meet at Dales lower area Society 10am Mon 4th West Hallam Parish Powtrell pavilion 7pm Council Mtg. Tues 5th WH Flower club ‘Carnival’

Thurs 7th St. Wilfrid’s news chat Punch Bowl 10.30 am – 12.00

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Magazine Enquiries WHM (West Hallam & Mapperley) SERVICES Email: [email protected] Sunday ST WILFRID’S HOLY TRINITY METHODIST Editor: June Thornton - 07752837084 CHURCH Commercial Advertising: Roger Wood - 932 6193 5th April 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Morning Praise 10.30 am Distribution & to subscribe: Jill & Peter Steiner - 930 3426 (Red) 11am Holy Communion Liturgy of the Palms Revd Peter Willis (£10 per year or £1 per copy) Palm Liturgy of the Palms Matthew 21.1-11 Also available to purchase from Evans Pharmacy and Brew and Bake Sunday Matthew 21.1-11 V Smith D Batley 4pm 1st Sunday @ 4pm We are Proud Members of the Association of Church Editors at WH Village Hall Matthew 21.1-11 B Moyse Psalm 118.1-2,19-29 Front Cover Good 7.30pm Stations of the Cross 2pm Stations of the Friday Cross Beautiful cover picture by Emma Brown 10th April (Hangings removed)

th Wish to book one of our halls? 12 April 11am Kaleidoscope + Egg Hunt 9.30am Holy 10.30 am (White) 5pm S of P with Holy Communion Revd Robert Please contact the Booking Secretaries; Easter Day Communion Acts 10.34-43 Foster Holy Trinity contact Bill Skinner on 0115 932 5237 Acts 10.34-43 C Hartshorn E Campbell Methodist contact Malcolm & Anne Brown Colossians 3.1-4 R Horton Colossians 3.1-4 on 0115 932 8007 John 20.1-18 S Semken J Isam Village Hall contact Ann Ainsworth 0115 930 3340 John 20.1-18 Community Centre contact Kate Grice before 9pm on 0115 944 2825 L Hatfield Powtrell Pavilion contact Jason Smith th email [email protected] 19 April 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 5pm Evening Special 10.30 am (White) 11am Holy Communion Revd Stephen Easter 2 Acts 2.14a,22-32 V Smith Pratt 1 Peter 1.3-9 M Turner Keyholders for our churches John 20.19-31 M Statham

Keys can be obtained from the Rectory or the following 26th April 5pm Contemplative Holy 9.30am Holy 10.30 am St Wilfrid’s Brian Moyse 0115 9307445/ 07818 282239 (White) Communion Communion Revd John Easter 3 Luke 24.13-35 A Brown Acts 2.14a,36-41 Malnutt Holy Trinity Bill Skinner 0115 932 5237 James Isam 07754 772843 B Skinner Methodist Church Malcolm Brown 0115 932 8007 1 Peter 1.17-23 C Smith Luke 24.13-35 Submitting Articles/Reports C Woodward If you would like to send us an article or report for entry into our next magazine you can 3rd May 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Morning Praise 10.30 am do this by emailing your Word document to [email protected] (White) 11.00am Holy Communion Acts 2.42-47 Mr John Moorley Easter 4 Acts 2.42-47 S Brown D Batley The latest date for entry into our May magazine is 1 Peter 2.19-25 A Leatherland John 10.1-10 Wednesday 15th April midday. John 10.1-10 J Jordan E Campbell 4pm 1st Sunday @ 4pm at WH Village Hall John 10.1-10 J Hyatt http://www.wssm.org.uk/ http://www.westhallammethodistchurch.co.uk/ Psalm 23 2 39

Parish Registers. Prayer for the Month John Moorley, Methodist Local Preacher writes: St Wilfrid's Colour printing has made a world of difference to our lives and it is RIP now much cheaper than ever it was. Colour has improved so many We offer our prayers and things we now take them for granted. I remember in the early days of sympathy to the friends and colour TV a commentator at a snooker tournament saying “For those family of We all have the sadness of watching in black and white, the blue is behind the remaining red”. Doug Hudson. Aged: 86 Funeral: Good Friday in our lives. 28th February 2020 With your help, we can reach Years ago at work I was looking for a photo to use on the cover of a magazine; the Raymond Smith. Aged: 87 ideal seemed to be a colourful scene of daffodils in a wood th Funeral: 12 March 2020 the promise of Easter – a blaze of yellow amongst dark shadows. The problem Sunday was that the magazine was printed in black and the scene If you wish to donate to have the and rejoice in the hope of was totally lost in black and white. I opted for a display of church illuminated in remembrance the restoration of our lives. colourful polyanthus, which in black and white did have of a loved one please contact The Amen sufficient contrast, but it didn’t really do the flowers justice. Rectory office What a delight it is that customers can now afford to have their print in full colour. Each week during Lent some churches are adding an emblem of Christ’s suffering to a West Hallam Minors Club plain wooden cross. Then on Easter Sunday the dark colourless crosses become a at West Hallam Community blaze of colour as the emblems are removed and the cross is “thatched” with flowers. Centre The first Good Friday was a very black day for the Disciples who witnessed Jesus’ Every Tuesday night term time First Wednesday Worship crucifixion. Even the day itself, normally bright in Palestine, lost its colour as it went 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Do you want space from the business of life. dark from 9am to 3pm. The day was well and truly a black and white affair as the For all children aged between 6 and Why not join us on the FIRST powers of evil seemed to have the upper hand. a half and 11 WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH at 7.30 - On Easter morning, Jesus, sometimes described as a “colourful character”, showed There are loads of activities for you 8.45pm.at West Hallam Methodist Church. to take part in Himself in the garden where His grave had been. He was alive! Short time for songs and readings, followed by Trips, Sports, Crafts,Baking, During the next six weeks Jesus met with those who had let Him down and those who space for you to read, meditate, whilst drinking Trading cards had felt it was all over. He planned special visits to Peter who had denied Him and Your first week is free then after that coffee. On behalf of WSSM Churches Together. Thomas who’d doubted that He had risen. What colour came into their lives as they it is £3.50 per week as well as your knew what it was to be forgiven and loved. trips being heavily subsidised For information ring Anne 932 8007 or WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU Carol Smith 0115 930 8787 Perhaps to you, Jesus is a grey figure of history or your idea of Christianity is black and sombre. However the garden of resurrection is a colourful place and the Christian life that can begin there, will bring forgiveness, hope, love AND COLOUR Come and find Notable Dates into YOUR life. A touch of Peace... April As the hymn writer puts it: ...before Monday comes around again. 10th Good Friday St Wilfrid’s, West Hallam Heaven above is softer blue, 12th Easter Day Contemplative Communion 23rd George, Martyr, Patron of , Earth around is sweeter green; 5pm on most fourth Sundays. c.304 (check the SERVICES Something lives in every hue, 27th Christina Rossetti, Poet, 1894 listing in this magazine) Christless eyes have never seen.

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D.C. Gardening Services West Hallam Wine Appreciation Society: March 2020. General Garden Maintenance Our theme for March was Wines of Chile and Rosie started with her “mystery wine”. It had the aroma and flavour of a Sauvignon Blanc but, as the second wine on the list was Mowing, Weeding, Hedge Cutting. the same grape, I over-thought it and suggested something else. Wrong. It was a General Garden Tidy Ups. Sauvignon Blanc but a mass-produced example. Whilst balanced and tasty, it was not very exciting but improved with cheese or pâté. We then had a second Sauvignon Petrol Powered Jet Washing Blanc, this time from selected grapes from the Central Valley – and it showed. More aromatic, a very full body and a long finish of melon, this was a quality wine. Our final Tel: 0115 9308109 white was a full-bodied Viognier but the background taste of this grape is not to my Mobile: 0794 7688 233 liking. Next was a Pinot Noir. Now, some I like and others I definitely don’t. Unfortunately, this one, from a huge wine-producing company, was the latter, even with pepperoni pizza. The second red was completely different, thankfully. The grape, Carménère, originally from the Medoc area of France is difficult to grow but has found a home in Chile. From the Rapel Valley it was close to sublime. A bright purple colour with plum on the nose gave way to a lovely rich, smooth but powerful taste (described as “smoky chocolate”) which was so well balanced with tannins and acidity. Good on its own, it also went very well with pizza, smoked ham sandwiches and even cream cheese. Then it got even better with a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo Valley. Deep purple with green fruit aromas, it was full and smooth on the taste-buds. Its character and balance shone through. Lovely. Finally, the member’s “mystery” DISCLAIMER surpassed them all. From the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, this was a Rhone Valley (France) Although we make every style multi-grape blend which the winemaker had got just right. It was deep red, strong, effort to check that perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness, Simply delicious with or without food. The information supplied to us “mixed bag” of wines was more than made up for by the lovely company and much is correct we cannot accept hilarity. responsibility for any errors. Roy Jackman [email protected] Although we do not endorse goods and services provided by our advertisers it is only due to their generosity that West Hallam Village Hall we are able to produce this Do you have a couple of hours to spare occasionally? magazine to the standard it is. If the answer is yes, then the Village Hall Trustees would love to hear from you! Help is always needed with putting on events and with the on-going maintenance of this well used and recently improved facility. As the summer months come nearer, the outside area also needs attention from time to time. Particular skills are not essential and materials are provided! We are a friendly group who would love a few more people to join us. For more information, please ring Mary on 0115 9305386 (answer phone facility – please leave a contact number).

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St Wilfrid’s News On 14th March, we had the Pye Hill and District Male Voice Choir to sing in the Church, as I am writing this before this date I can’t comment how it went, but looking at the program they sent us, it should be a great evening. I would also like to thank Tesco’s for their kind donation of super raffle prizes on the night. We usually do not have a morning service on the fourth Sunday of the month, but this year Mothering Sunday fell on that date, so Julie, conducted a family service dedicated to all the mothers, each of which received a bunch of daffodils. April sees us come into a very special time of the year for all Christians, Easter. We will be celebrating Holy Week with services at the various local Churches, you can find details of these on the Churches web site, or on their notice boards. At St Wilfrid’s on Good Friday it will be the Stations of the Cross, this is also known as the Way of the Cross and refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion with prayers being said at each of the stations. The service will start at 7.30pm. If you have not been to one of these before you may find it very interesting and the perfect preparation for Easter. On Easter Sunday we will be holding two services the first is at 11.00am and is our all age Kaleidoscope, no sermons, just stories prayers and plenty of hymns to sing and specially for all the children, an Easter Egg Hunt, how many eggs can you find hidden in our Churchyard? A good mornings fun with a reward at the end. Our second service will be a Songs of Praise Award Winning www.mapperleyhistory.com and Holy Communion, it would be lovely to see you at any of our services and you St Wilfrid's News Chat Your local history resource will always find a really warm welcome. Held on the first for I do hope you all have a lovely Easter break and may Thursday Mapperley and West Hallam. your God go with you. Anthony Smith 932 0588 of each month at Newspaper articles dating

The Punch Bowl, from the 1800’s and so much 10.30 - 12noon more about the area we live in. If you have any old Craft Group News Everyone Welcome photographs or memorabilia The felting shapes were of hearts etc. and after a lot of prodding of please get in touch. Contact me the felt into moulds, a nice compact shape was made, very satisfying on 07557 194557 or email to make at our February meeting. [email protected] th On Friday 20 March, we will be making ‘Dorset Buttons’. We meet at the Methodist Church Hall from 10am until 12.00 noon, the fee is £2.00 with refreshments included. Thank you. Elaine Sarson If you would like to join us and learn a new craft or if you have a project in the cupboard that you might need help with, get it out and bring it along. Contact Christine on 0115 930 9061 for more information.

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WEST HALLAM VILLAGE HALL Know Your Village - Advowson (West Hallam) Activities at West Hallam Village Hall First Sunday St Wilfrid’s Sunday@4pm 4pm Freehold Manor, Perpetual Advowson, Colliery, and Estate, (all within a ring fence). Monday mornings Mucky Ducks Messy Play 10.30am- 11.30am TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION Monday afternoons Yoga with Elaine 4.15 – 5.45 In London, sometime in or about the Month of November next, unless an acceptable Monday evenings Fitness Pilates 6.30 – 7.30 Offer shall be previously made (for the whole) by Private Contract; Monday evenings Sing West Hallam Choir 8pm – 9.30pm ALL that the FREEHOLD MANOR, or Lordship of WEST HALLAM, In the County of , Tuesday mornings Physiotherapy led Pilates Pre-bookings only Tuesday afternoons Learn to Dance 3pm – 4pm situate at about equal distances from the two excellent Market Towns of Derby and Tuesday evenings Portrait Group 7pm – 9.30pm . Together with the whole of the ESTATES, within the said Manor (save 50 First Wednesday Wine Appreciation 2pm – 4pm Acres of Glebe Land). Wednesday afternoons Dynamicmotif Dance and 4.15 – 6.45 Also, a most VALUABLE COLLIERY now in work upon the Estate, under a Lease which is Performing Arts nearly expiring. As the said Manor, Estate and Colliery are in the occupation of upwards Second Wednesday WI 7pm – 9.30pm of 30 most respectable Tenants, (exclusive of Cottage Tenants), all at very low Rents, Third Wednesday Erewash Ramblers 7.30pm – 10pm and contain in the whole near: 1300 Acres, of Excellent Farming Land. Thursday evenings Rainbows, Brownies and 5.15pm – 9pm Also, the Perpetual Advowson of the Rectory of West Hallam worth £400 per annum, Guides and the present Incumbent is between 70 and 80 years of age. Friday mornings Fitness Pilates 9.30am -10.30am The Manor of West Hallam is an excellent Lordship for Game. The Coal in the Estate is Friday evenings Dynamicmotif Dance and 6.15pm – 7.15pm most a valuable speculation, in both present, and future prospect. It is of an admirable Performing Arts quality, and, from its advantageous local situation, is always sure of commanding the Web site: www.westhallam.org.uk best Markets, on the lines of the various Canals, with which it is connected. A very Follow us on Facebook: West Hallam Village Hall considerable Rent has been offered for the Colliery on a fresh Lease of 21years, but this has been declined, under an idea that some Purchasers might wish to Work the Colliery themselves, or to have a control over the working of it by others. For further Particulars, and to see Plans of the said Estate, apply to: Mr. M. Thomas, Solicitor, 6, New Boswell Court, Lincoln’s Inn, London; Mr. Edwards, 24, Great George Street Westminster; and at the Derbyshire Office of Mr. Thomas, in Chesterfield. Chesterfield, August 1st 1821. Notes on the Sale The sale of West Hallam actually took place on 29th June 1822 and was divided into two Lots. Lot 1. Consisted of the sale of the Manor, together with the Colliery. Lot 2. The Advowson of the Rectory. Francis Newdigate of Arbury, Warwickshire was successful in purchasing both Lots.

The Advowson allowed the Lord of the Manor the right to appoint a member of the Anglican Church to fill a vacancy in the Parish Church. The Present Incumbent was the Reverend John Morewood who was aged 78 years at the time of the Sale. He remained in office after the sale and died 22nd April 1828. Francis Newdigate could now appoint the Rector of his choice to oversee the running of his Manor. The new Rector was the Reverend Pelly Parker. Soon changes would take place in the Village. Roger Wood 6 35

Mapperley Parish Council Mapperley Parish Council Contact Details Councillors The Mapperley Parish Council held its Mathew Slack 07712 324797 (Chair) March meeting on Monday, 2 March Alison Quinn 07792 171659 (Vice Chair) 2020 in the Church. Following on from David Morgan 0115 930 9728 reports at previous meetings of dogs Andy Quinn 07483 017363 being let off their leads on some of the Jeremy Walker footpaths around the village, which Jenna Michou could cause problems to livestock and walkers, the Clerk had obtained signs Clerk which will be attached to the way Sue Dunkley markers in due course. Correspondence 34 Sparrow Close, , Derbyshire had been received from Amber Valley DE7 4PW Borough Council regarding the ‘Call for Tel: 07541 737496 Sites’ which invites landowners, Email developers or other interested parties to [email protected] put forward one of more potential sites www.mapperleyparishcouncil.org.uk for housing development, ranging from Meetings are held in Holy Trinity Church small-scale sites (capable of Hall 7.15pm. See our website or the notice board for more information. accommodating five or more dwellings) to opportunities for large-scale developments such as extensions to urban areas and/or villages and new settlements where appropriate) and/or potential sites for economic development. The Borough Council would also welcome potential sites being put forward for other uses including gypsy and traveller accommodation, retail, community facilities and sports/leisure development.

Future agenda items include the Christmas lights for the village; village signage and a replacement boundary marker. These are to be discussed at the May meeting being held on Monday, 11 May 2020 in the Church commencing at 7.15pm. This meeting will be the Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council as well as the Annual Parish Meeting for which the parish council would welcome reports from organisations and groups from the Mapperley Parish. Sue Dunkley

Rookery Nook, Mapperley Rookery Nook Bed and Breakfast in Mapperley has now closed. John and Elaine Kirk are selling up and moving on to Gloucestershire and would like to thank all their customers of the past years. Rookery Nook will now become a lovely family home for its new owners. John Kirk

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West Hallam Walking West Hallam Rural and Walking Club – March 2020 West Hallam Parish Council for Health Web Site; www.westhallam-pc.org.uk Tuesday, 1.30pm - meet This month’s walk was an easy local walk of about two hours, largely [email protected] at The Dales Surgery on ‘home territory’ around Shipley Country Park. Chair: Cllr Mrs C Hart (932 2513) Vice-Chair: Kevan Garvey (0793 883 0702) The Walk for Health Starting from The Dales lower car park we walked down Nursery Cllr Richard Brooks 0778 696 2881 Avenue, then Scargill Road, turning left on to St Wilfrid’s Road which Cllr Diane Cox - 0115 930 9152 Group has been upgraded from beginners walk. to a we crossed to take the footpath on the east side of the road through Cllr Robert Flatley – 0755 751 2396 to High Lane and over to Lewcote Lane, just east of the Newdigate Cllr Robert Mee -0775 713 4353 walk of 90 mins, public house. From the end of Lewcote Lane we continued along the public footpath Cllr June Thornton - 07752837084 approximately 3-4 miles, until it joined the bed of the old dismantled railway track where we turned left to Cllr Linda Webster - 0115 932 8026 some of the walks will Clerk :Laura Storey 07986 740180 follow the track for a short distance before turning right to follow the track through have stiles. A free drink the small settlement known as The Brook, then past Head House Farm to join one of Cllrs Mrs C Hart, Mrs D Cox and and a biscuit is available Mr R Mee are also members of the E.B.C. the most popular paths through Shipley Park/Derbyshire Wildlife land and on up past Cllr Mrs Hart is the elected Member for West Hallam at afterwards in the Surgery. the lovely Nutbrook Coffee Shop. We continued along the path, with the old American Derbyshire County Council Contact Judy Pittson on Adventure site on our right, working our way round to Derby Lodge Tea Rooms which The Parish Council meet on the 2nd Monday in the month and 0115 932 6720 for more the meeting starts at 7pm (6.30pm in May) with a public open reopened last year with a new operator, providing our coffee stop for this walk. session of 30 minutes. The meeting takes place at the Powtrell details. Community Pavilion on the Beech Lane Recreation Ground, Derby Lodge is a Grade 2 listed building built West Hallam. If you think the Parish Council may be able to Borough Councillor’s help you with a problem please contact a Councillor or come around 1910 for the Miller-Mundys of along to a meeting Surgery Shipley Hall and is one of two lodges on the Useful telephone numbers: Shipley estate. Erewash Borough Council: 907 2244 Councillor Carol Hart Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000 Severn Trent (Emergencies): 0800 783 4444 will be holding a Surgery from Transco (Gas Emergencies): 0800 111 999 6.30 -7pm prior to the Parish Police: 01773 570100 Council Meeting on Erewash Borough Council: 939 0808 (out-of-hours Emergency) the 2nd Monday of each Month West Hallam Medical Centre: 944 0088 at the Suitably refreshed we took the return The Dales Medical Centre: 944 0320 Powtrell Community Pavillion path alongside Shipley Hill and passed Beech Lane Recreation Mapperley Reservoir, through Ground Mapperley Village and back down St Wilfrid’s Road to the Punchbowl – yes, Evans Pharmacy Visit a branch near you more refreshments! A good time was Full range of services which include had by all.  Free Prescriptions re-ordering, collection and delivery to your door. After Sunday’s walk the group met up again the following Friday evening - ditching our  Veterinary products including Pet Food, Wormers, flea treatments and vet prescriptions. usual muddy boots - for a meal at the Three Horseshoes in Morley (see photo). With  Travel clinic, Including Vaccines, Malaria prevention, and advice. good pub food and friendly efficient service - and of course excellent company - it was a very enjoyable evening.  Flu vaccines-no waiting, no appointment necessary.

 Medicine Use review–have a one-to-one with a Pharmacist to ask any questions referring to Why not come and join us for our next walk on 7 April. We usually meet at 10am in your medication. Receive professional advise on any side effects. Inhaler techniques, or The Dales lower car park on the first Sunday of the month (unless it’s a Bank Holiday) general healthy living advice and new faces are always very welcome. Bruce Broughton 8 33

West Hallam application for a grant to clean the War Memorial had been turned down but the Parish Council Four members of Council does put a ring-fenced amount public attended aside each year so hopefully will be able to our March meeting pay for this in the next financial year. St. of the Parish Wilfrid's PCC had requested a grant towards the church clock maintenance in the sum of Council. Items Your Local TAXI for £210, this was agreed. The Parish Council Airports, Hospitals, raised were to do with the Core Strategy document that Erewash Borough Council agreed to sign up to three year contracts for Town & City Runs are consulting on, two ladies came to talk the hanging baskets in the Dales. If any Any Distance Covered about the possible closure of Beechcroft resident would like to sponsor a hanging Wheelchair Accessible and the other resident came with concerns basket you are welcome to contact the Taxi Available over mis-use of a private slip road adjacent clerk, there is a plaque with each hanging High Lane East. basket for a message or a name in memory 07799 053786 of someone, for each basket purchased by a The Chairman up-dated councillors on the resident the Parish Council will purchase an (Evenings by Advanced Booking only) ongoing investigations on damage to additional one. equipment at the Community Centre, drug LOCAL ACCOUNTANCY & PROBATE taking at the same venue and then the idiot There was a request via Erewash Borough SERVICES behaviour of two young people who Council to agree a possible name for the new close where the houses will be built on decided to empty the dog bin at the Community Centre and throw the bags the White Hart Public House site, after The usual services you would expect from an around the car park and on to the roof of discussion 3 names were put forward and accountant but with a local personal service. the Community Centre, the Police are we await a response from the Planning following up on facial pictures from the Department on the chosen name. PROBATE services CCTV cameras. Accounts were agreed and one was for a Lesley Tooley Limited After archiving some of the Parish Council new web provider, Bruce Broughton now a records the clerk had offered to go through retired Borough and Parish Councillor has Email: Phone: 07801 789117 Director: Mrs Lesley Tooley FCA all of our saved documents, sort them and looked after our website for many years and [email protected] Office 0115 930 4107 have the necessary ones archived at the we very much appreciate the work he has Authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to carry out Records Office at Matlock, she has offered put in to make it an interesting site and we the reserved legal activity of non – contentious probate in England and Wales to do this over time as no extra cost to the wish him well in his semi-retirement, Council. although I believe he is probably busier than when he was a councillor. Support for The Arena: There had been several issues locally due to Your surplus can meet someone’s need. the recent storms, DCC are working to sort Would residents please note that the date Clothing, toiletries and non-perishable food can be left in St Wilfrid’s Church out these issues but they will have to of the next meeting will be TUESDAY, 14th porch on Tuesdays or during Sunday service times and marked for The Arena. prioritise so residents are being asked to be April, from May the parish meeting will take Thank you. patient. DCC have also announced that they place on the first Monday of the month, will be creating a special page on their apart from August when there is no website to keep everyone informed about meeting. Carol Hart Chairman, West Do you have a charity event you wish to advertise? the Coronavirus, they will be listing any new Hallam Parish Council Please email [email protected] cases and from which areas of Derbyshire the people affected reside in. The 32 9

Scargill’s Educational West Hallam & District Women’s Institute Report March 2020 Foundation A very good attendance heard Dave Harvey talking about “Blood Bikes”. West Hallam This is an amazing service provided entirely by volunteers without A Church Educational Charity, Founded 1662 central funding nor any organised charity. They rely entirely on donations from groups such as the Freemasons and Round Tables, The main purpose of the Charity is to ensure the continued businesses like Morrison’s, Tesco and Toyota as well as legacies to raise provision of a School in the Parish the £27,000 required last year. If the volunteers were paid by the NHS it of West Hallam. would cost £300,000 per year. In addition, support is given by motor-bike firms and the like for Grants are, however, available tyres, servicing and equipment. to Persons under 25 years who are or who have a parent or Set up in 2011 with 2 riders, the service has expanded to 11 bikes, cars and a van (refrigerated) parents resident in the Parishes and a large group of riders/drivers providing a 24-hour service over the whole country, with up of West Hallam, , to 10 calls every day. Its purpose originally was to transport urgently needed blood bags from Stanley (including Stanley the Sheffield National Blood Transfusion Centre to and between hospitals when supplies were Common) and Mapperley may apply for financial assistance needed. Today, the need has increased to include other essential deliveries, such as (apologies (ranging from £50 to £225 for the list) sensitive data, antibiotics, blood-clotting agents, breast milk, prostate screening under normal circumstances) samples, midwifery services, prescriptions and much more. In addition to the riders and towards the cost of education by drivers, volunteers also man the Control Centre 24 hours a day, although as Dave pointed out way of outfits, clothing, tools, “at least they are in the warm”! In addition, they are ready for extra demand in response to the instruments, books and travel to prepare for entry into a current COVID-19 outbreak. profession, trade or calling. PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS IN RESPECT To advertise here please West Hallam Village Show 2020 OF HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION MUST BE contact: West Hallam Village Hall on Saturday, 5th September LODGED WITH THE CLERK BETWEEN 1st SEPTEMBER All the details about the classes of entry for the 2020 show are now available on AND 30th OCTOBER IN Roger Wood on our updated website: www.westhallamvillageshow.com EACH YEAR. THE TRUSTEES WILL ONLY IN 0115 932 6193 EXCEPTIONAL You can print off your entry forms and download and print the recipe for this CIRCUMSTANCES AWARD year’s technical challenge in the bakery class: apple cake! If you don’t have access GRANTS RECEIVED OUTSIDE OF THE to the internet or a printer; please ring any of the following numbers and we will APPLICATION TIME get the information to you- 0115 9303340, 0115 9305386 or 0115 9309061. FRAME.  All Aspects of Domestic There are plenty of new challenges for you to try this year! Plastering  City and Guilds Qualified All grants are at the discretion of the Trustees and Application Forms can  26 Years Experience be obtained from the Clergy of the four Parishes or by email from: West Hallam Well Dressings – volunteers needed

During Village Hall Open Day visitors enjoyed having a go at dressing a well. If you [email protected] 85 Hallam Way Home: 0115 9328710 West Hallam Mob: 07870 869125 would like to help to dress the Community Well please contact Christine on DE7 6LP 07851838080 10 31

Noy & Partners Accountants Limited West Hallam Methodist Church www.westhallammethodistchurch.co.uk A firm established for over 50 Years. Minister: Revd Stephen Pratt We are a team of professionals offering the Full range of support required by SME’S. I have just removed all the events that I had planned to announce and started this page again; we do not know what the situation will be by Our Services include: the time you are reading this article. We are all receiving advice from different Accounts production agencies that are bound to affect our plans. Taxation (Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Capital Gains Tax) We will do our best to keep everyone informed about church and village events that we Payroll Bureau VAT & Book-keeping are aware of in our weekly ‘Link’. Our website www.westhallammethodistchurch. co.uk Self assessment will be updated regularly, click on ‘Corona update’. If you are not online and you need to know, phone a friend to look for you. We offer a professional & friendly approach. Along with the local advice the Methodist headquarters has reminded us of the bigger DONT LET TAX BE TAXING: contact one of the team: picture and the need for prayer and issued the following: Tel: 01773 717431 Email: [email protected] — www.noys.co.uk “The Methodist Church is wider than Britain. We are learning from our sisters and brothers around the world who are dealing with a difficult and uncertain situation and New Clients are welcome to take advantage of our free initial 30 minute consultation. we would ask that you hold them in prayer, particularly those in the worst affected areas. ‘As we deal with the practicalities of protecting people from coronavirus we continue to remember Our Calling to care for others whilst always being mindful that our call is Church and Community Magazine Committee always to respond to the good news in Jesus. As a people of hope we need to declare and model good news in these difficult times.’ ‘Our Calling is to respond in love and service to the needs of our communities. We are Are you a member of a group or club who can spare 2 hours grateful to our sisters and brothers around the world who hold us in prayer as we hold approximately 6 times a year to join an enthusiastic team? them. We should not be afraid “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power We are looking for three people to join the Magazine Editorial and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7’.” Committee. A Prayer: If you are interested please contact Alan Cooper, Chair, Magazine God of all hope we call on you today. Committee on 0115 932 1729 or email [email protected] We pray for those who are living in fear: Fear of illness, fear for loved ones, fear of other’s reactions to them. May your Spirit give us a sense of calmness and peace. We pray for your church in this time of uncertainty. Will you spread the word? For those people who are worried about attending worship. Please tell your neighbours and friends about this For those needing to make decisions in order to care for others award winning magazine. For those who will feel more isolated by not being able to attend. They can easily become a regular subscriber and have a monthly copy Grant us your wisdom. delivered direct to their door by ringing Peter & Jill on Holy God, we remember that you have promised that Nothing will separate us from your love – demonstrated to us in Jesus Christ. 0115 930 3426. [email protected] Help us turn our eyes, hearts and minds to you. 12 monthly copies delivered is just £10 per year. Amen They can join at any time during the year and every subscription helps keep this magazine running. If you are unable to get out and would like to share in a worship service online at Thank you 11am Sundays visit ‘https://www.wesleyschapel.org.uk/livestreaming/’ and then click on ‘Youtube Channel’. John Moorley

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Powtrell Know your Village – Barbers Hill and Barbers Field Foundation

What is the Ann Powtrell Foundation? It was founded in As the White Hart pub is soon to be 1699 under the Will of Ann Powtrell of West Hallam. The object of the no more, how much is known about Charity was then to aid young the area. apprentices. Since that time, investment of income, and approved In the early 1900’s the location where changes in the objects of the the road runs today from the old pit Foundation, have meant that it is capable of assisting a very much towards the pub was known as Bar- wider range of young persons bers Hill. This was after the farmer (subject to the consideration of and publican William Barber and his degree of financial need). wife Ruth who between them ran the Who can it help? The present White Hart pub for around 40 years. Charitable Scheme enables the Trustees (presently 8 in number) to William was a supporter of the cricket apply the income of the Charity for club and would hold events in the the benefit of persons under the age fields behind the pub and they were of 25 who are resident, or who have a parent, or parents, resident in the known as Barbers Field. William and Parish of West Hallam and who in Ruth lost their son, David Johnson the opinion of the Trustees are in Barber a Scargillian, during WWI and need of financial assistance. he was laid to rest in Salonika, Greece, How can it help? The Trustees can assist in helping with the costs of apprenticeship; with the costs of Imari Ladies Chorus following any profession, trade or Imari Ladies Chorus is looking for an enthusiastic occupation, with the costs incurred in normal schooling over and above Musical Director to take up the post in February 2020. those expenses paid for by the State, Founded in August 1995, this is a well-established A leaving behind his wife and two with the costs of Further Education; Capella ladies chorus of approx. 40 members, singing a and in generally promoting the children. William died in 1919 and social and physical training of variety of songs usually in four-part harmony. We sing Ruth remained landlady of the pub young persons, including assistance for fun and to raise funds for charity, and we have been to any Charitable Organisation in until 1929. Whilst Ruth did move West Hallam devoted to the particularly successful at this. away when she died she was in- development of young people. Rehearsals take place at St Mary’s Church Hall, terred at St. Wilfrid’s with William. Victoria Road, The answers to the above There is a tablet in the Church to questions are a generalisation of Draycott, the detailed provisions of the William which was erected by his Trust Scheme. If you think that DE72 3PS friends for ‘recognition of his useful you or any organisation to which on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm you belong may be eligible, then public services in this district’. application forms can be obtained For further information or to express your interest Ed. from: please contact: Bruce Broughton, Photos Roger Wood. Clerk to the Trustees, Chris Jackson (Secretary) [email protected] 4 Park Hall Lane, West Hallam, Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) [email protected] , Ilkeston DE76HR - telephone or telephone 0115 932 5855 0115 9323531 or email [email protected]

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10TH ILKESTON SCOUT GROUP The Group’s AGM was held on 10th March. As well as receiving financial reports and electing officers, the AGM is an opportunity for the Group to reflect on the past year’s events and look forward to new challenges. Reports are now presented in a well produced, illustrated brochure format for which we have to thank Robert Halford. In a short verbal report Georgina commented on another adventurous year with dynamic and fun packed programmes. Many young people have achieved TOPS awards through their own efforts, the dedication of Leaders and Helpers and support from parents. Georgina paid tribute to her amazing team of Leaders who really make a difference to the lives of our young people, building their confidence and self esteem and “inspiring the doers and the ‘give it a goers’ of the future.” and they do it all as volunteers while holding day jobs! Our pictures give just a glimpse of members in action. For many years the appointment of Group Chair has been the formality of asking Richard Brooks to continue as Chair. This year Richard has stepped down. He has been an outstanding Group Chair leading the Group in a very effective partnership with Georgina through difficult times and celebrating considerable achievements. Having our own HQ building is a blessing handed to us by a previous generation but it also brings responsibilities. Richard led a major renovation of the building and has overseen a high standard of maintenance since then. Many will have enjoyed Richard’s presentations at our Carol Service where the achievements of our members are always celebrated. “Thank you” is barely enough but a big 10th Ilkeston shout out is due to Richard. We are not losing Richard entirely as he has now taken on the role of Group Secretary which is where his entry to 10th family began. It’s difficult to find capable people to take on roles in voluntary organisations but we are fortunate that Paul Gant has agreed to become the Group Chair. Paul has vast experience in Scouting, recently as District Commissioner for Ilkeston District. We are looking forward to even more exciting times ahead with Paul as Group Chair. Georgina Halford.

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ROTAS USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS St Wilfrid's Sidespersons Police Emergencies ...... 999 5th - 8.00am Holy Communion Non emergency/enquiries: ...... 101 11.00am Christine Faloon NHS 111 service…………………...... 111 4.00pm 1st Sunday at 4pm Crimestoppers……………………0800 555 111 Good Friday: 10th - 7.30pm Stations of the Cross Amber Valley Council .... 01773 570 222 Erewash B C ...... 0115 907 2244 12th - 11.00am Kaleidoscope 5.00pm tba Church Ministers th 19 - 8.00am Holy Communio Church of England Gill Turner-Callis 932 4695 11.00am June Cooper Methodist: ...... Stephen Pratt 0115 932 4258 th 26 - 11.00am No service Roman Catholic:…. Andrew Harding 932 5642 5.00pm Barbara Buxton May: Public Utilities Emergency Numbers 3rd - 8.00am Holy Communion Gas ...... 0800 111 999 11.00am Hazel Massey Electricity ...... 0800 056 8090 4.00pm 1st Sunday at 4pm Water ...... 0800 783 4444

Scooter th Hospitals & Doctors 5 11.00am Sylvia Semken Ilkeston Community: ...... 0115 930 5522 First Wednesday Worship th 12 11.00am tba Royal Derby & Children’s: ...... 01332 340131 th 19 11.00am George Futers London Rd Community Hospital: ..... 01332 265500 May Queen’s Medical Centre: ...... 0115 924 9924 First Wednesday Worship is planned by a small ecumenical group and is held on rd 3 11.00am Tony Smith Nottingham City: ...... 0115 969 1169 the first Wednesday of the month at West Hallam Methodist Church from 7.30pm until 8.45pm. Church Cleaning WH Medical Centre……………..0115 944 0088 th The Dales Medical Centre……..0115 9325229 5 - Pete & Jenni Hyatt It is a time of singing modern and traditional praise and worship songs and hymns th and reading scripture and poems on a particular topic followed by a time of quiet 12 - ValSmith Travel 19th - Vacancy and meditation (at prayer stations if you wish) with opportunity to enjoy a dink th Airport: ...... 01332 852852 and biscuit or receive personal prayer. 26 - Vacancy National Rail Enquiries: ...... 08457 484950 May: rd Trent/Barton: ...... 01773 712265 Over recent months in a “sharing time” individuals have shared how God has 3 - Pauline Fearn & Kate Davison transformed their lives or cared for them during times of difficulty. Helplines Flower List Victim Support: ...... 0800 612 6505 In March and April, we are sharing in the Lent study course being run at the th th st 5 – Lent Domestic Abuse: ...... 08000 198 668 Methodist Church (from 26 February until 1 April). Please note change of time – th though – 7pm to 9pm. Thurs April 9 @ 9.45am- Flower Samaritans: ...... 01332 364 444 ladies, you are all welcome to do Relate: ...... 01332 345 678 For further information please contact Anne Brown on 0115 932 8007 or Carol Easter flowers. Age Uk: ...... 01773 768 240 Smith on 0115 930 8787 19th – Sylvia Sellier & Kathleen ChildLine…………………………….0800 1111 Bostock RSPCA: ...... 0300 1234 999 26th – Teresa Flint & Cynthia Parkes Child Benefit …………………..0300 200 3100 Please note that All items and Photographs are copyrighted to May: Tax Credits ……………………0345 300 3900 rd the West Hallam and Mapperley Parish Magazine and cannot be 3 – Theresa Kidd & Angela Statham re-used without permission. Thank you. If you wish to donate for church flowers Universal Credit www.gov.uk/universal-credit in remembrance of a loved one, please

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West Hallam, Stanley, and Bramble News Mapperley Church Website Lots of new changes will be coming yet again for us all at Bramble Lodge. Karen has left her position as Registered Contains information about your local church and what is Manager after 16 and a half years of service at Bramble happening in and around your church. Lodge. She has decided to take a break from the care Please direct all news, events and other items for inclusion sector, which is a great shame, as Karen always had the through Rev. Gill Turner-Callis or any church resident’s interests at heart and was and has been a fantastic Carer, senior and representative wssm.org.uk Manager. We will miss her greatly. In light of Karen’s departure, we have welcomed our new manager, Andrew, who is THE STANLEY COMMON EVENTIDE COMMUNITY HALL experienced in the field of managing care homes and brings some exciting changes to the day to day running of the home. He has been working alongside Karen, to ensure a Activities for April 2020 smooth transition, for a few weeks. Monday Lunch Club 12.45pm Our Lunch Club offers a 2 course lunch and drink for £4.00 Dare we say it, but we have been thinking a lot of late about the potential for a Coronavirus outbreak. We have implemented some guidance for staff and visitors, to Monday Evening - Relevetion Dance Academy (adult tap) 7pm - 8pm ensure that our residents are kept safe. Something like this could be detrimental for Tuesday Morning - Zumba 10.30am - 11.30am the home and we are trying our upmost to avoid any contact from the virus. We have Tuesday Afternoon - Keep Fit (chair-based exercises) 2pm - 3pm made the decision to put all trips and entertainment on hold for now and keeping non- Tuesday Evening - Bingo 7.30pm - 9.30pm essential works to a minimum to protect the residents from contracting the virus. We Wednesday Morning - Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.30am are monitoring guidance daily, so should we need to restrict visitors further, we will do Wednesday - Shopper bus to Morrisons (8th and 22nd) 11am so, but we will keep all informed as time moves on. All we ask is that visitors, do not Wednesday Afternoon - Friends & Neighbours (1st, 15th, 29th) 2pm - 4pm enter the home who have any of the symptoms, have been in contact with anyone who Wednesday Evening - Meditation & Yoga 5.45pm - 8.30pm has had the virus or who have travelled to any of the affected countries. Thursday Evening - Line Dancing 7.30pm - 9.30pm On a lighter note, we went Friday Lunch Club 12.45pm on a lovely trip to Erewash Our Lunch Club offers a 2 course lunch and drink for £4.00 Museum. A particular Friday Evening - Ki-Aikido age 14 plus 5 - 6pm favourite was the old Friday Evening - Ki-Aikido ages 5 - 13 years 6pm - 7pm fashioned sweet shop, this Friday Evening - Abs Fab fitness class 7.15pm - 8.15pm brought back many memories for us all. It is sad Saturday Morning - Nu Steps Dance ages 5 - 7 years 9.45am - 10.15am to say that this may have Saturday Morning - Nu Steps Dance ages 8 - 12 years 10.15am - 11am been the last trip for some Sunday Morning - Gentle Yoga 9.30am - 10.30am time, but the health of our Follow us on Facebook: The Stanley Common Eventide Community Hall residents is important to us If you require any information about any of our activities, please contact: and hopefully, it won’t be Megan Lomas (Chairperson) 0115 932 6217 / 07837 435246 too long before were back Debra Ward 0115 932 4403 / 07952 309522 on the road again. Fiona email: [email protected] Turner, Assistant Manager. WE ARE MONITORING THE COVID-19 SITUATION CLOSELY, SO ALL ACTIVITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION, There are two types of people; those who enter a room and say, “Well, here I am,” PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASS LEADERS FOR and those who enter and say, “Ah, there you are!” INFORMATION 26 15

CLIVE WEBSTER West Hallam Amateur Gardening Society Following a short AGM, we welcomed previous speakers Graham BUILDER and June Wagstaff, with ‘Something A Bit Different’ who kindly stepped in at the last minute due to the illness of the original speaker. The speakers have, over many years, been involved with ESTABLISHED BUILDING FIRM the National Vegetable Society as judges and exhibitors. FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE It was pointed out that as consumers we get used to a narrow range of vegetable : BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION varieties – e.g. either plum or round red tomatoes – yet there is a diverse range : EXTENSIONS & CONVERSIONS available to the amateur grower and perhaps we could be more adventurous! A wide : NEW BUILDS & RENNOVATIONS range of vegetables were pictured and discussed: unusual cauliflowers such as ‘Graffiti : FITTED KITCHENS & BATHROOMS (red) and Marmalade (orange curds) and potatoes such as ‘Salad Blue’ with its dark : PATIOS & DRIVES purple skin and flesh. It was pointed out that many vegetables such as this heritage : ROOFING variety can be delicious (if you can cope with the sight of purple mash!) and have a FREE QUOTATIONS proven track record for taste and disease resistance over many years, often a hundred years or more. In some cases, however, a heritage variety may not, in the speakers view, be so tasty just because they are old varieties – purple podded peas and yellow Tel: 0115 9327206 carrot ‘Yellowstone’ being less appealing! We were amazed to see examples of white Mob: 07976 414204 tomatoes and beetroot as well as round cucumbers and a four-foot-long courgette. www.CLIVEWEBSTERBUILDER.CO.UK The speakers combine flower displays in their garden with interesting vegetable foliage such as the red leaves of beetroot ‘Bull’s Blood’, chard or red or green lettuces, either Stanley Shop & Post Office 0115 932 4018 in flower beds or unusual containers. A very interesting and entertaining talk! th Opening Hours : Monday – Friday 6.15am – 7pm Our next meeting will be on April 20 when Anthony Norman will be speaking about Evergreen Plants for The Small Garden. June Hartley Saturday 7am – 7pm Sunday 8am – 4pm Call in & see the full range of goods & services we have on offer. A warm welcome awaits you from Gary, Sarah & family. West Hallam History Society Car tax – Banking – Euros in stock- next day currency ordering service. Free to use cash machine. Luke Evans Bread, Cobs & Cakes. The meeting will be on April 6th as the 2nd Monday is Easter Monday. Our speaker, Award winning sausages, bacon & pork pies from Chambers butchers Derby. Stephen Flinders will talk on ‘My kind of Paris’. We meet at the Methodist Church Hall Cheese & Meats from Spondon Cheese. Newspaper deliveries 7 mornings a week, starting at 7.30 pm. All are welcome. Megan Grace Stanley, Stanley Common & West Hallam (including all High Lane) and Mapperley National Lottery & Health Lottery. Agents for Dry Cleaning & Shoe Repairs. Cards, Gift bags & wrapping paper for all occasions. Beers, wines and spirits. Flower Club News March 3rd found the flower club making arrangements to the theme of ‘South Pacific’. April 7th will be Easter, a theme that will probably have We welcome your contributions to this popular magazine. Our principal aim is to lots of yellow flowers. reflect the life of our whole community through the year. Contributions from local Our meetings are free with refreshments included. Why not come and people are always welcome so if you feel it would interest our readers please send it have a go at flower arranging, it is a very satisfying pastime in good company. Contact to [email protected]. Pauline on 0115 998 3361 for details of venue.

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West Hallam & District Coffee Club – Wishing you all a very Happy Easter

Our February speaker, Tom Fisher, told us about the history of

West Hallam Pottery and Bottle Kiln. In 1800 clay was found in the land opposite the Bottle Kiln and bricks were made here. Early 19th THE HISTORY OF WEST HALLAM century they moved across the road to the Bottle Kiln area where there was a A talk by very large amount of good clay in the ground and made pipes and fireproof ROBERT MEE floor pots for Strutts Mill.

Wednesday 3Rd June 7.45pm West Hallam Art Pottery started in 1922 and was very successful. The pots were never name-stamped and many pieces were copies of Torquay Pottery. WEST HALLAM VILLAGE HALL However, West Hallam’s unique design was “Moonlight Scene” featuring Tickets £6 countryside scenes by moonlight. Including COMPLIMENTARY glass of wine In the late 1920’s Grimways took it over and renamed it Peak Pottery. They 0115 9303340 for tickets decorated blank pots and made brown teapots for Woolworth. It closed in 1932. In the late 80’s Mr Charles Stone bought it. It is currently a café with shop selling unique items. By Jacky Wilding Much more history can be found on www.mapperleyhistory.com 29th April meeting starts from 10am. The speakers talk is titled ‘A Face in the Crowd’ by a TV and film extra. This will be a very interesting talk. St Wilfrid’s Church You are most welcome to attend as a visitor with an entry fee of £3 which come and includes refreshments or you can become a member for £12 year with a £1.50 CELEBRATE EASTER monthly entry fee. We very much look forward to seeing you. with us Want to know more about us? Email [email protected] Sunday 12th April at 11.00 am or ring Theo on 0115 932 8429 or Elaine on 07557 194557 Join us for an All Age Kaleidoscope Service including Easter Egg Hunt Bartram Centre for Hire A service suitable for everyone Following new flooring and some general refurbishments, the Bartram Centre in Stanley Common (home of the 10th Ilkeston Scout Group) is available for hire especially in the day. Ideal for small groups and organisations to meet. Limited evenings are available. Competitive rates. For more information about availability and to book contact Steve Wadey at A Communion service will be held at 5 pm [email protected] or 07833 992792

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WEST HALLAM VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL Welcome to April! Earlier in the term we celebrated World Book Day all week at Being part of Girlguiding is all about taking on new challenges and trying out things pre-school, giving all the children the opportunity to dress up as that you would not otherwise have the chance to do. a favourite character, and share a favourite story with us. We welcomed Rapunzel, The Gruffalo, Where’s Wally, Zog, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, lots And our girls tackled their latest challenge with great success, enjoying a fantastic of Peter Rabbits and a whole host of brilliant literary characters throughout the week! evening at St Wilfrids Church learning all about bell ringing, including getting the Thank you so much to the family members who came in to read with the children; they chance to ring the bells. We hope you were entertained if you heard us and even the loved spending this time with you. leaders had a go! We would like to thank Alison and the rest of the bell ringers for giving up their time to teach us. We celebrated Mother’s Day with a special morning for mums, grandmas Many of the girls are embracing the new programme and are completing badges at and aunties. The children enjoyed home on such things as Vlogging, Meditation and Geocaching. We are about to move decorating cakes, making crafts and on to our next theme, Skills for my future, which will include activities to develop the potting flowers with their loved ones. independence and life skills of the girls. Thank you so much to all who came. By the time you read this, we should have enjoyed a brilliant day out at Drayton Manor theme park (virus permitting!) to Later this month we will prepare for Easter with celebrate the end of another busy family afternoon, creating Easter art our Unit Leader, and enjoying tasty food. The children have been Angela’s time as learning about the Easter story, which links to the District renewal of life in the Spring season. On this Commissioner. This is theme, the children have been finding out about not the only the life cycle of the frog; they will soon be celebration we have visualising the changes themselves as we bring had recently; Angela some tadpoles to observe at Pre-school! has recently received As the weather improves (a little!) and we’re an award for 40 st seeing more sunshine, we have been preparing years’ service to Guiding and everyone at 1 West Hallam Guiding would like to our outside area for planting, and are collecting congratulate Angela for her continued commitment and hard work. At the other end empty milk bottles which can be adapted and used to plant colourful flowers. These will of the timescale, Jenny has completed her Guiding leadership qualification! hang from our fence and beautify our outside space. If your daughter is interested in joining us at Guides, or you would like to join us as a It has been lovely to welcome lots of new children to pre-school in the last few weeks. If volunteer, please visit the Girlguiding website at www.girlguiding.org.uk for more you are interested in registering your child with us ready for September this year, please information. Jenny Stannard contact Samantha Marshall on the telephone number or email below. We look forward to hearing from you. You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future. Have a lovely Easter break! Rebecca Telephone: 0790 507 2997 Email: www.westhallamvillagepreschool.co.uk 18 23

th 75 Anniversary of VE Day – May 8th News from Mapperley CE Primary School At 10am on Friday May 8th there will be a small wreath laying ceremony for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day at the War Memorial in the village. All are welcome but please note that there will NOT be a road closure. If anyone would like a wreath to lay please contact June, your local Poppy Appeal Organiser, on 0775 283 7084 as soon as possible as there are only a small number of wreaths available. There may still be organised events in Ilkeston but please see local press for details.

What is it about toilet rolls! As the world goes bonkers over toilet rolls give a thought to how folk managed before the toilet roll, as we know it to- day, was invented. Whilst toilet rolls were first invented in China in the 6th Cen- tury they were not widely used. Prior to that the Romans, who had communal toilets, would use a sponge on a stick whilst the Greeks used bits of clay. Those living in colder climes would use snow and even sand was used in the de- sert. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that toilet paper became more in use but even then, not all could afford it. Many will recall the days when the loo was down the back garden and all that was available was cut up pieces of newspaper resulting in many an inky bottom. It has also been said that the tissue from soft fruits were used by the posh folk who would get it ironed before using it in the loo. My neighbour, who is ex forces said that all they were allowed was one sheet of paper and only the left hand was used… I will leave the rest to your imagination. Of course, how can we forget Izal, which made better tracing paper than toilet paper. You would go for a wee, wipe yourself with that and the next thing you knew it would be running down your fingers! Then of course, the softer stuff came there were no longer sore botties or wet hands around the country. Whilst we use loo roll for many reasons, if you have managed to find some and you have a roll spare, please spare a thought for your neighbours as the last thing we want is the water companies complaining that we are blocking up the drains with newpaper! Joking apart please stay safe and don’t forget to wash your hands… Ed.

This magazine covers - St. Wilfrid’s in West Hallam, Holy Trinity in Mapperley and Methodist Church in West Hallam

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The Community Pre-School Scargill Newspaper! Hi all, As I’m writing this month’s article there is so much uncertainty and worry surrounding Coronavirus and we are receiving daily updates from the Department for Education E.Y.F.S Y1&2 regarding what we should be doing to keep the children in In E.Y.F.S they have been baking In years one and two they are really our care safe and well. When you read this the situation may have changed but for some Easter themed chick and birds enjoying their class reading sessions now we are continuing to provide a safe environment and (as always) promoting good health and hygiene for us all. nest cupcakes. In English they are (E.R.I.S) exploring the classes’ favourite practicing writing direct speech. For books. In their topic lessons they are We have been so busy recently that the their maths work they are learning all learning all about how to keep their bodies weeks are flying by. We have created a fantastic new “bug hotel” for our creepy about repeating patterns and are healthy. In maths they are learning to recall crawly friends and are planning a wormery drawing their own. They all really all of the different shapes. too. The crops in our allotment are thriving enjoyed learning about the farm on and it won’t be long until we will be eating their farm trip. some of our produce for snack. Y5&6 We joined in with Sport Relief celebrations, Y3&4z In 5/6 they have been reading a book in dressing up, completing a series of sporty In year three and four’s maths sessions English called There’s a Boy in the Girls’ challenges and raising money for this great they are learning all about counting Bathroom, they also made character cause. using a number line. As part of their profiles on the main characters. In maths At the end of March, we also celebrated English they are looking at features of they have been learning all about algebra. Mother’s Day – talking about how special a newspaper report. They have Their topic is our local area and are learning our Mummies are and making them cards and gifts to say thank you. performed their show – Edith’s about our community. Wartime Scrapbook. It was GREAT! We finished the term with lots of Easter fun, egg hunts, bonnets, chocolate and Whole school much, much more! We all enjoyed coming to school in costumes for World Book Day Finally, this month we are letting you know that Lesley and I are leaving Pre-School at the end of the academic year. It wasn’t an easy decision as we have worked at this and took part in fun activities. We hope you all have a great Easter! very special place for nearly 50 years between us, but we felt the time was right to hand over to someone else. It will be good to put our feet up a bit more, but we are both well aware that we will miss our lovely Pre-School, the children and their families very much. Interviews for the post of Manager will have taken place by you read this so I should be able to tell you more next month. For any more information or to call in for a visit please see our contact details below - Email - [email protected] Website – www.thecommunitypreschool.co.uk Twitter - @communitypresch Tel – 07812 702167 By Isabella and Amelie. See you soon, Karen x 20 21