Welcome to the Bunny Bulletin

The Bunny Bulletin is the Bunny Village monthly magazine. It was founded in September 1998 and is distributed free of charge to every household and business in the Parish of Bunny.

It is produced by a team of volunteers and is funded by Bunny Parish Council and advertising.

The Editorial Committee is conscious that the population of Bunny is constantly changing and is aware that the sense of community that many of us value is in danger of being lost. By promoting vil- lage activities and events, raising issues that affect the life of the village, giving a voice to Bunny resi- dents and supporting local businesses and trades-people, we hope to foster a sense of belonging in those who live in our village.

Bunny Bulletin Committee Subscribing to the Bunny Bulletin

Editor: Heidi Barnard Treasurer: & Diary Editor: Heather Paul If you are not a Bunny resident but would like to Invoicing and Minutes : Chris Brown receive a copy then you may like to take out an annual subscription.

Perhaps you would like to arrange a sub- Writing to or Advertising in the Bulletin scription for a friend or relative with Bunny connections? Send your copy to: The Subscription is currently £8 per annum [email protected] plus postage and packing.

Advertising - Please mark your emails ”BB adver- Initial inquiries should be made by letter, includ- tising” and include your trading name. ing a stamped addressed envelope, to Mrs. Heather Paul, 148, Loughborough Road, Bunny, We reserve the right to refuse copy or advertising Nottingham, NG11 6QS. material and to edit material as considered appro- priate.

Each Month our Web Page will give you a Taste of the Content of the Bunny Bulletin by including the Editorial and Information on the Village Events for the Month. The Editorial Well, hello, and welcome to the final edition for 2015. It doesn’t seem like 5 minutes since I sat writ- ing last month’s editorial. This month the countdown to Silly Season really gets underway, and I have barely been home for 5 minutes, it seems, but with relief I have managed to avoid losing tiles, fence panels and no trees have come in through the windows, hopefully you too are in the same boat. I have also cancelled most of my mainland European travels in the aftermath of the awful events in Paris of the last few weeks, so I will at least be able to see you at the Parish supper. After appealing for letters, I have heard reports of a tractor fire (at the end of October) by all accounts, the fire engines were pretty quick to respond. Sarah from the village hall has been in touch to say she has a black ladies coat that was found on the floor near the village hall notice board in mid November. It’s getting colder, so I suspect the owner might be in need of it! If you contact her on 07756053694, you should be able to be reunited. Pat from the ga- rage has also been in contact and would like to thank all the girls for the dressing up in pink, also to Matt for wearing the pink wig on the Saturday, they raised £200.00, also thanks to Lindsey from Brad- more for the pink cup cakes. Another big thank you to the Rancliffe arms for the Halloween party, from all the little ones, and also the big ones, who enjoyed a bit more than the little ones. I have heard whisperings about some elements of the bulletin and what people like and don't like, I am a woman of many talents, alas however, telepathy isn’t one of them, if you want me to change something, please let me know via e-mail or drop a note through my door. I might look a bit intimidating but I don’t bite, honest! All that remains from me are heartfelt seasons greetings, for how- ever and whatever you celebrate, stay safe, and warm and see you soon . Heidi [email protected] Sending copy to the Bunny Bulletin

To make my life easier, it would be helpful if Village Groups could:

1. Nominate someone to be responsible for sending copy (advertising meetings and special events) to the Bulletin each month or when ap- propriate. 2. Ensure that someone is responsible for sending in a report after the event (some photos would be a bonus!).

Our regular contributors are excellent but, if you are an occasional con- tributor, as a reminder I use Publisher to compile the bulletin - can I re- quest you send information through in a word document or Publisher file. If sending a publisher file can you also send a PDF version

Page size: A5 Portrait Line Spacing: Single Do not indent the first line of a new paragraph Case: Main text - lower case, headings upper case Email: [email protected]

Why not set up a “Bunny Bulletin” document on your computer with the above layout – A5, Portrait, the correct margin settings etc. You can then use it each time you need to send in an item for publication. This will give you some idea as to how much space your item will take up, don’t forget to allow for illustrations

Having said all this, if you are struggling with technology and can’t get someone to show you how, just do your best. Handwritten copy is also welcome, but please make sure that it is legible!

Bunny and District Gardeners

Forthcoming talks in the Village Hall Bunny 2016 All talks are on Wednesday evening beginning at 7.30pm

Date What’s Happening 13 January Barn Owls by Howard Broughton of Rushcliffe Barn Owl Trust 10 February Flowering Trees by Dr Pierce, an expert on trees, particularly flowering ones

You are most welcome to attend as a visitor, paying £3 at the door. You will find that we are a small friendly group of gardeners. Latest Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas International Standard (formerly Airmail) and all International Tracking and Signa- ture services (formerly Airsure® and International Signed For®) Date Destination Friday 4 December Africa, Middle East Monday 7 December Asia, Cyprus, Far East, Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia) Tuesday 8 December Caribbean, Central and South America Thursday 10 December , Greece, Monday 14 December Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland Tuesday 15 December Canada, , , USA Wednesday 16 December Austria, Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, Thursday 17 December France Friday 18 December Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Switzerland International Standard HM Forces Mail - British Forces Post Office® (BFPO) Date Destination Friday 27 November Operational BFPOs Friday 11 December Static BFPOs UK Inland Services Date Service Saturday 19 December 2nd Class and Royal Mail Signed For® 2nd Class Monday 21 December 1st Class and Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class Wednesday 23 December Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed®

Bunny Parish Council invites you to the Bunny Village Christmas Supper Date: Tuesday 8th December Time: 7.00 for 7.30 Venue: The Rancliffe Arms

There will be three courses of Christmas Fayre, Tick- ets £18 each.

Reserve your place now by sending a £5 deposit to Graham Norbury, 21 Main Street. ( Tel 984 6253) no later than Monday 30th November. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR COMMU- NITY ROAD SAFETY TEAM Some years ago two attempts were made by Bunny Parish Council to set up a Community Speed Watch (CSW) group in Bunny. Each attempt failed due to a shortage of volunteers along with limited support from the local Police. But things have changed! The first change is in the name (CSW to CRS); the second is consider- able enthusiasm on the part of PC Kelly Carlile and her colleagues for supporting the setting up of new CRS groups in local villages; the third is a sharper focus in the village on speeding problems since the introduction of the 30 m.p.h. limit; and the fourth is the availability of new kit (embracing portable interactive speed signs and a speed gun) for the use of CRS teams. Would those who may be interested in helping to improve road safety by joining a new CRS team in Bunny please contact Dick Wil- son at [email protected]

BUNNY WOOD CHRISTMAS LOG SALE Do you need logs for firewood? Why not come to our Christmas Log Sale Sunday December 20th from 10.30 am

Further details from Chris Terrell-Nield on 0115 9374906, or Christopher.terrell- [email protected] Village Ventures Live Local Entertainment in December Wednesday 2nd 7:30pm Saturday 12th 7:30pm Upper Broughton Village Hall Robin Hood Theatre Averham 819292 07733 179986 Box Tale Soup Coope, Simpson, Fraser&Freya Alice in Wonderland Hark Hark Friday 11th 7:30pm Hickling Village Hall 01884 822834 Coope, Simpson, Fraser&Freya Hark Hark Church Services for the Parish of Bunny with Bradmore Everyone is Welcome!

Sunday 6th 10:00 AM Family Service Bunny Advent 2 Sunday 13th 9:00 AM Holy Communion Bradmore Bradmore Methodist Advent 3 10:15 AM Carol Service Chapel 4:00 PM Christingle Service Bunny 6:00 PM Evensong Bunny 20th Spoken Commun- Sunday 10:00 AM Bunny ion Bradmore Commu- Advent 4 10:15 AM Sunday School nity Hall 4:00 PM Carol Service Bunny 24th Christmas Com- Thursday 6:00 PM Bunny munion Christmas Eve 11:30 PM Midnight Mass Stanton Sunday 27th Christmas 10:00 AM United Eucharist Keyworth 1 Rector: Revd. Jim Wellington 0115 9372017 Churchwardens: Mrs. Heather Paul 0115 9845172 Mr. Roy Baker 0115 9211520 Reader: Mr. Geoff Walker 0115 9213783

BUNNY VILLAGE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL EVENING

Come and join us for an evening of chat and mu- sic, to get the festive season started in Bunny Village Hall

Saturday December 5th - 8pm to 11.pm.

The evening is a chance to join friends or make new friends, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, to chat, lis- ten to music, or even dance, the choice is yours. Bring your own tipple, a glass, and a plate of food for the festive buffet table if you desire.

Don’t Forget to Book Your Place!

call

Julie: 07919 102002 or Jacky: 01159 842140

All over 15 years of age welcome! £2.00 including nibbles.

Unwanted raffle prizes welcome, please wrap them in X-mas paper for the luck dip raffle.