The Village Magazine of Mattersey & Mattersey Thorpe
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The Village Magazine of Mattersey & Mattersey Thorpe “Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot NOVEMBER I know of no reason why the Gunpowder 2019 Treason should ever be forgot” (See page 5 for origin) 1 Some useful telephone numbers: Commercial Services: Animalhotelmattersey.co.uk: Luxury pet boarding & grooming 01777-817379 Boiler/Central Heating Service: Alex Perry 07598-186001, [email protected] Challenge Carpet Cleaning: Martyn Cliff -Taylor, Freephone 0800-3287941 Electrician: John Collins 07772-831657, 01777-701321 Foot Care: Jane Cavanna 01777-816696 Greenstripe Garden Services: Simon Clarkson 01777-818615 & 07833-494353 Holmegarth Garage: Jono Hunt 01909-591984 & 07967-823869, Joinery & Building Services: Mark Revill 07748-581896 Pest Control—Buzz Off: Paul Drage 07706-747073 & 01777-816074 Priory Garage: Dave Phillips 01777-816606 Taxi Service: Bawtry Private Hire 01302-752300 Therapist: Aromatherapy, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology - Katherine 07779-272820 Tiler - Floors & walls: Luke Sears 01777-719141, 07786-635981 / [email protected] Please email or phone the Editor if you would like to advertise your services Community Services: Alcohol Advice Service:01777-272244, Alcoholics Anonymous:0114-2701984 Bassetlaw DC Councillor: [email protected] 07931-014035 Bawtry & Blyth Medical: 01302-710210 Cat & Dog Re–Homing Centre: Mayflower Sanctuary 01302 711330, Church Warden: Anne Mills 01777-818398 Church Hall Bookings: Julie German 01777-817589 Crimestoppers: 0800-555111 Electricity Emergency: Landline 0800-6783-105 from mobiles 0330-123-5009 Mattersey Primary School Head Teacher: Mr. Paul Higginbottom Tel: 01777-817265, e-mail: [email protected] MP: John Mann 01909-506200, fax 01909-532447, e-mail [email protected] Notts Community Housing: Register at www.alhomefinder.org.uk. Immediately available homes contact [email protected] or tel 0800 013 8555 Notts County Councillor: Tracey Taylor, 01777-816781 / work 0115-804 3177 e-mail: [email protected] Police: Beat Manager—East Bassetlaw: PC 3258 Jason Fellows tel 07525-226893 email: [email protected] Police Community Support Officer: PCSO 9433 Lucy Campion tel: 07525 989445 email: [email protected] All non emergencies: 101 Power Cut Emergency Number: 105 RSPCA National Cruelty Line: 0300-1234999 Samaritans: 08457-909090 Vicar: Jonathan Strickland 01302-710298, email [email protected] 2 Message Board MISSING CAT From Hall View ........ POPPY Small black and white cat - Very timid little girl White stripe up her nose Microchipped Any information please call Mary Winder on 01777 816328 Thank you — Mary PLEASE USE THE CLOTHES/SHOES COLLECTION BIN PLACED OUTSIDE THE BIBLE COLLEGE, MAIN ENTRANCE TO HELP SUPPORT THE PRINTING COSTS OF THE MAGAZINE CURRENTLY FUNDED ENTIRELY BY THE COLLEGE Credits: Many thanks to all the Commercial Sponsors for funding, The Bible College for the printing, the Distribution Team and Post Office for delivering the magazine to 300+ houses in Mattersey and Mattersey Thorpe every month. Contact Details for Comments and Article Submission: Please contact the Editor at [email protected] or phone on 01777-816694 or send hard copy to: Nursery Cottage, Main Street, Mattersey DN10 5DY Latest Submissions: 24th of Month @ 4pm Earlier in month preferred 3 4 PROGRAMME - November 2019 19th Nov- Autumn Gardening - Rachel Barrowcliff, Horticulturist ‘Villages Together’ meetings are usually held on every 4th Tuesday afternoon. A nominal charge of £3 is made per session which includes tea or coffee and biscuits. Do come and join us in Mattersey Church Hall (unless otherwise stated) at a usual starting time of 1.45pm. Villages Together is supported by Blue Skies Community Initiative Please telephone Sue Hughes on 01777-818880 or 07921- 132889 for further information. MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE The Mobile Library will be visiting Mattersey/Mattersey Thorpe on Tuesday 12th November at the following locations & times: Mattersey Church: 11.50 > 12.15 Mattersey Cricket Field (Retford Road): 12.20 > 12.35 Mattersey Chapel (Main Street): 13.30 > 13.40 Mattersey Primary School: 13.45 > 14.10 Mattersey Thorpe (Keyes Rise): 14.15 > 14.30 Gunpowder,Treason and Plot etc.... A 17th Century nursery rhyme celebrating the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot. It may have inspired the 226 line poem “In Quintus Novembris” written in Latin in 1626 by John Milton, aged 17, while a student at Cambridge University. The poem was a very strong criticism of Roman Catholicism. 5 Mr Rock n'Roll Mattersey Church Hall Friday 29th November 7.30 pm till 11.00 pm Raffle Nibbles B.Y.O.B £5.00 per ticket Tickets limited - please ring Mary 816328 or Anne 818398 Come and join us - Proceeds Towards Repair Of Church Organ LOVE TO LEARN TO LINE DANCE With SUE at BARNBY MOOR VILLAGE HALL KENNEL LANE DN22 8QU SESSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY 1.30pm – 3pm Taught by a qualified BWDA instructor this is a friendly supportive class. So come along and get moving, have some fun and a chat over a cuppa. Old and new starters are very welcome. 6 Mattersey Thorpe Tenants & Residents Association Christmas Fayre Saturday 14 December 2019 12 noon 'til 4pm Christmas Raffle Draw at 3.15 pm If anyone has any small items for the Tombola or a Prize for the raffle and would like to donate, it would be very welcome. Phone 01777 817528 to be collected. Thank you Ethel Dawson Gail Jones — Publicity Bawtry Phoenix Theatre 7 Mattersey Post Office Update Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning New facilities at Mattersey Post Office & General Store enabled us this year to take part in this fantastic fund raising event resulting in us raising £421.23 for Macmillan Nurses. The village came together, baking delicious cakes and providing superb raffle prizes at late notice to make this day a huge success and for that we thank you all very much. Villagers came flooding in to buy cakes, drink coffee and get together to help us raise this money and it was lovely to see every one pulling together. There are still some prizes awaiting collection and we would appreciate, if you are the holder of a winning ticket, that you call by and collect your prize. Post Office Update We are still trying to establish the help and support of The Post Office in relation to modernising and extending our Post Office side of the business. We have recently encountered a few “technical issues” which are not ideal especially when these breakdowns hinder our customers. We were hoping that these issues would prompt them to help us but as yet this help has not yet been forthcoming. We are currently looking to recruit someone to provide cover for annual holidays etc. This casual position includes newspaper preparation and delivery, therefore the applicant must be able to drive, ideally with their own transport and of course be an early riser! The position is initially on a casual basis but with a view to becoming more permanent. Once again, we look forward to seeing you in the store Nicola & Norman 8 Retford Ramblers Join us on our local walks during November You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, lively conversation and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member. Make a date with Retford Ramblers. Our walks during November are: 3rd Grassthorpe and Sutton-on-Trent - 9 miles at a nice easy pace 10th The Four Rivers – a more challenging walk at 12½ miles 24th North Wheatley and Beyond ! – a local 9 miles Contact us if you would like any more information. Ring Mike 01427 880984 or email [email protected] Joy Allison 9 MATTERSEY PARISH COUNCIL www.matterseypc.co.uk Chairman: Mr. R.Kendall, tel: 01777-817072 Councillors: Mr. M Doughty, tel: 01777-817213 Mrs S. McKay, tel: 01777-816471, Mrs. L. Saint, tel: 01777-816319, Mrs E.Skelton, tel: 01777- 817845, Ms S Smith, tel 01777-817022 Mr. A. Walker, tel: 01777 816567, Mrs. H. Wilson, tel: 01777 818846 Clerk to Mattersey Parish Council: Mrs. Adele Haddon, Contact Details: Tel: 01909 731565 email: [email protected] Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month (excluding August) commencing at 7.00pm in the Church Hall to which everyone is welcome. There is a public forum session to air your views. NEW STARTING TIME FOR MEETINGS The Parish Council has decided to change the times for their meetings From October all future Parish Council meetings will commence at 7pm. SHOULD THE NEW AREA IN MATTERSEY CEMETERY HAVE A SPECIAL NAME? As you know the cemetery will soon be extended to include the field beyond the current ground. There has been a suggestion that this area should be given a name. The Parish Council would like to hear your suggestions and comments. At the moment the existing areas are known as ‘new’ and ‘extension’. Perhaps you think it should be named after a war hero’s family or a particular landmark or something from the history of the village. CONSULTATION ON COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME Bassetlaw District Council is holding a consultation on the above in respect of the 2020/21 financial year. It is open to all Bassetlaw residents and runs until 12th November. Further details and how to respond can be found at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/CTF or from the helpline on 01909 533533 and ask for the Benefits department 10 PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES A couple of reports have recently been brought to our attention regarding people acting suspiciously in and around the village. If you are at all suspicious of any sort of activity please do not hesitate to report the matter to the police. It will help them to build a picture and possibly monitor the whereabouts of vehicles in which they already have an interest.