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Village Voice the Newsletter of the Villages of Bottesford, Easthorpe, Muston & Normanton May 2004 vv11 24/09/2008 13:16 Village Voice The newsletter of the villages of Bottesford, Easthorpe, Muston & Normanton May 2004 . Issue No. 11 Bottesford Guide Off To Mexico Claire Austin, a senior section member at Bottesford, has been successful in her bid for International Selection, by gaining a place on a visit to Mexico, in August this year. Claire, 16, has been a member of 2 ndBottesford Guides for 7 years and is also a young leader at Bottesford Beavers. During her trip, Claire will be staying at Our Cabana, one of the four World Guide Centres and taking part in some community work with children in Mexico. In order for her to achieve her aims of fostering international relationships and promoting Girl Guiding UK, Claire needs to raise £1500. Fundraising is well un- der way thanks to brilliant support from her Guide unit, especially her leaders Jill Bagnall and Gill Smith. Fundraisers have included a jumble sale, a coffee morning, and quiz sheets. Claire even persuaded her dad to run the Belvoir Half-Marathon. “This is a tremendous opportunity for me and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me”, says Claire. Look out for any future events such as a Bingo Night (date to be confirmed) and a lyrics quiz. Any local businesses interested in sponsoring any elements of the trip, please contact the Village Voice. The Skate Board Park Village ‘Healthcheck’ Claire Austin Plans for the Bottesford Skate park Village residents agreed to work with are progressing well and there was a Leicestershire and Rutland Rural Commu- fantastic turnout from both young nity Council on a ‘healthcheck’ of the vil- BT says ’YES’ to Broad- people and parents in support of the lage and surrounding area, at a meeting band for Bottesford skate park and the photocall for the in the village hall on 30 thMarch. The Healthcheck will build on the work of the Grantham Journal. Vale of Belvoir Broadband Consor- Village Appraisal and will look in more tium’s spokesman David Slater reports detail at four main topic areas: environ- The funding has begun to roll in with that the campaign for Broadband in ment, economy, social and community the first big cheque received being Bottesford has reached BT's target of from the County Council and more issues, and transport and accessibility, 500 sign-ups. BT will now go ahead resulting in a detailed action plan. money is pledged from other sources with enabling the Bottesford exchange The group will work with the Healthcheck – including £3,000 from Bottesford for Broadband, and early indications Parish Council who are also providing co-ordinator – Sallie Wocha – and start by from BT are that this may happen in producing a ‘snapshot’ of the village as it the lease for the land. July. Said David “Thanks to every- is now, using published information on one for all the effort in reaching this However, fund raising from within the population and employment. Part of the milestone, it just shows what can be project will include using local knowledge group is also going to start soon and, achieved with a community campaign. from the group to feed into “worksheets”. anyone wishing to help, should con- VBBC will be continuing to apply po- tact Russ on 0779 6954055. This first part of the work is expected to litical pressure to ensure that be completed by mid May. enablement of our exchange is seen Village Voice will update you with devel- Finally, congratulations to Ruth Par- as a priority. Thanks once again for sons the winner of the ‘Name The opments and, if you wish to be involved, all your efforts.“ Skatepark’ competition with her entry please contact Sallie on 0116 268 9711 or email [email protected]. For more 'The Grip' which was judged to be the VBBC will be reporting further pro- most original entry and wins £50! details of the healthcheck process go to gress at vbbc.org.uk and bottes- www.countryside.gov.uk/market-towns. ford.org.uk file:///Users/nrob/Documents/My%20Web%20Sites/Web%20site%20documents/Village%20Voice/Past%20editions/vv11/index.htm Page 1 of 1 vv11 24/09/2008 13:13 Bill Wood Spring cycling routes from Bottesford and Muston Tree Surgeon As we head into spring with the improving weather and lighter nights, you may East Midland Tree Services Clayfield Cottages be considering venturing out on your bikes and there are some new routes that Belvoir, Nr Grantham, NG32 1PG you may like to be aware of. All types of tree work Hedge Cutting Logs Delivered Bark Chippings Muston to Grantham via the railway path and canal towpath: This route starts Telephone: 01476 870387 just south of Muston by joining the old railway line at its present terminus on Mobile: 07860 217189 Woolsthorpe Lane. Look out for the Blue Sustrans National Cycle Network signs on the timber entrance gates visible through a gap in the hedgerow. The cycle L R Mees Ltd path follows the course of the old mineral railway as it runs parallel to the canal Call us for all your electrical needs and eventually joins the towpath near the Dirty Duck pub. Service sales and electrical Engineers The canal towpath is signed National Cycle Network route 15 which will eventu- Established 37 years ally stretch from Nottingham to Skegness. The section heading East to Grantham is complete and emerges onto Harlaxton Road near the A1; further sections are 5 Market Street 3 Shopping Centre currently being constructed to link it with the town centre. Allow 2! hours for Bingham, Notts Cotgrave, Notts 01949 838597 0115 9892312 this ride including the return journey. Open late spring 2004 Bottesford to Newark via quiet roads and the railway path: This route leaves Bottesford heading west along Orston Lane, turn right ALISON EATON after the level crossing and follow the road until the junction with Spa Lane at Grad Dip Phys MCSP SRP Lodge Farm, turn right towards Kilvington. Follow this road past Staunton Indus- trial Estate and take the left turn signed to Cotham. Follow the road until you CHARTERED reach the bridge over the old railway, take the ramp down onto the railway path PHYSIOTHERAPIST and follow it into Newark. The railway path terminates at Newark Railway station 10 High Street, Bottesford car park. Allow 3 hours for this ride including the return journey. Tel: 01949 843106 Please note: These routes are generally on gravel or tarmac surfaces but you may encounter some mud if the weather is wet. You should also be prepared for punctures and allow more time if you are accompanying children. Richard Marshall (Local cyclist) BECV BECV invite YOU to an OPEN MEETING to hear about their 4 ongoing Local Con- servation Projects on Tuesday 25 May at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Come along to hear about the work the group is doing and how you could get involved. BECV has worked with Leicestershire Rights of Way team to produce 2 leaflets of "Parish Walks" - giving information on 4 walks of varying lengths around Bottes- The Red ford and Muston. These leaflets have been developed by the group and will be Lion available free of charge at the library and other local outlets. The Bottesford and Muston walks are also on the BECV website – accessible through the Bottesford today site www.bottesford.org.uk Jim and Linda say Why not enjoy the warm environment Wholesome home cooked The A52 “Bridleway” food available Monday-Saturday: 12noon –8.30pm When our by-pass was built in the 80’s, local people heard that additional costs Sunday: 12noon-3pm to work with Muston’s “moving sands” made it impossible to build planned tun- Sunday evening quiz – a mixture of general knowledge and music: nels under the road to allow walkers, cyclists and horse riders under the bypass - 8.45pm – 10.30pm and avoid the dangerous crossing of this busy road. Increases in traffic have Large parking area and grassed children’s play area . aggravated this problem and it has come as a surprise to locals and to our Parish Meetings and party bookings Council – who were not consulted about the work - that Leicestershire County catered for 5 Grantham Road, Bottesford Council is spending a reputed £100,000 on a bridleway to run alongside the A52 Nottingham NG13 0DF at Muston. 01949 842218 Village Voice has been told that The Highways Agency consulted the British Horse Society earlier last year and was advised that they were not happy with this idea. Local riders have also confirmed that the existing wide verge had of- fered a satisfactory surface for horses – who can normally only use this as a crossing point at very quiet times at weekends. Janet Kyle, a person who has many years experience with horses has told Village Voice “The authority should have asked riders who know only too well the dangers of crossing this busy road. This bridleway will not take away the fact that you still have to cross a busy main road and could actually increase the number of horses trying to do so”. file:///Users/nrob/Documents/My%20Web%20Sites/Web%20site%20documents/Village%20Voice/Past%20editions/vv11/index.htm Page 1 of 1 vv11 24/09/2008 13:13 Leslie Calcraft - A Fishy Character! Jenny’s Gym Bottesford New extended opening hours Eighty one year old Les was born at Wood Limited New Membership Nook village just outside Grantham and Available £2 off introductory session moved to Muston at 2!, where he lived upon presentation of this for 70 years, before moving to Bottesford.
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