The Plough The Parish and Community Magazine for Averham, Kelham and Staythorpe November 2019 WANT A FREE TREE? —APPLY BY 11 NOVEMBER 2019 As part of its Community Plan objective to protect and enhance the District’s natural environment Newark & Sherwood District Council is giving away TWO free trees to all residents of the District who apply for them by Monday 11th November. Full details of this scheme and the on-line application form can be found on the District Council’s website at https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/greener/freetrees/. Trees available this year are: Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) - the crab apple is a beautiful medium-sized deciduous tree that grows to a height of around 12m. It likes most moist but well drained soils, in full or partial sun. White flowers open in clusters during April and May, followed by small hard edible fruits during autumn. The apples are too sour to eat raw, but they can be made into jelly. It is a good tree for wildlife, as bees and other insects visit the flowers and birds and small Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) – the rowan is another attractive medium-sized deciduous tree that grows to a height of around 12m. It likes well drained loam or sandy soils, in full or partial sun. Creamy white flowers open in clusters in May and June, followed by red berries and attractive leaf colour in autumn. The berries can be used to make Rowan jelly and are a favourite food for birds. The sweet scented flowers are attractive to pollinating insects making the Rowan a great tree for wildlife. Successful applications be informed by email and will be able to collect their trees on either 23 November or 30 November. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: • The offer is only open to individuals. Up to two trees will be allocated per post address. • The Council will endeavour to provide you with the type of tree you have requested but cannot make any guarantees • The Council cannot deliver trees but staff will be on hand to assist when you come to collect your tree • The trees will be about two years old, between 40cm and 60cm in height and will be bare-rooted. What’s In this Edition What’s On Pages 1 Free Trees 10 November: Remembrance Sunday Services— 2 Church Services and Meetings for November see p.2 for times and places 2 Remembrance Day Word Search 11 November: WI Meeting, Robin Hood Theatre 3 Another Trip Down Memory lane Deadline for Ordering Free Trees 3 WI Report 18 November: Garden Club Christmas Wreath/ 4 New Year’s Eve Party decoration workshop 5 Garden Club Report 6 A Few thoughts from Georgie 6 Some THANK YOUs Don’t Forget to buy your 7 Kelham And Averham Church News New Year’s Eve Party Tickets 8 Manners-Sutton School There’s lots of Black and White photos in this edition. If 9 Word Search Solutions & Useful Contacts you’d like to see COLOUR versions, have a look at the 10-12 The Adverts website. The Plough – YOUR Community Newsletter https://www.aksplough.co.uk/ 1 Church Services and Meetings for November SUNDAY SERVICES 3 November 9.30 am ALL SAINTS’ DAY; St Wilfrid’s, North Muskham 10 November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICES 9.30 am St Wilfrid’s, South Muskham 10.30 am St Wilfrid’s, North Muskham 10.45 am St Michael and All Angels, Averham 3 pm MESSY CHURCH at North Muskham 17 November 9.30 am St Wilfrid’s, Kelham 11am Regenerate Service, North Muskham 24 November 9.30 am St Michael and All Angels, Averham MIDWEEK SERVICES 1 November 6.30 pm All SOULS’ SERVICE at St Wilfrid’s, South Muskham 4 November 6.30 pm Prayer Meeting at Jenny Hamilton’s 21 November 6.30 pm Midweek Communion at St Wilfrid’s, North Muskham WORD SEARCH—War And Remembrance This year marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, when the Allied Forces of Britain, America, Canada and France attacked the German forces on the coast of Normandy, France. The Allies’ victory became the turning point for World War II in Europe. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the first Armistice Day (now Remembrance Day). It was in 1919 that King George V had issued a proclamation calling for a two-minute silence at 11:00am on 11th November, to remember the members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. Dday Minute Landings Silence Allied Lost armed Lives Forces duty Britain Coast America Normandy Canada Victory France World German War Coast Two Normandy Armistice Victory King World George War Remembrance Solution on page 9. Source: Parish Pump Kelham and Averham Churches Sharing a welcome in our communities to grow a fellowship with God, together 2 The Plough – YOUR Community Newsletter https://www.aksplough.co.uk/ Another Trip Down Memory-lane from Sally Quince Lots of people commented on last month’s story by Sally about her childhood reminiscences in Averham. It was enjoyed by many people and clearly brought back lots of memories for some. Sally’s kindly sent in another story. Maybe you have similar ones; or different ones, or comments? It would be lovely to hear about them. Sunday School or Catechism as we called it! This picture was taken of the Sunday school group in the Rectory garden Averham 1947/8. I’m on the back row third from the left. John Hamby is kneeling on the front row. There were only around thirty-five houses in the village at that time, but most had large families. The church was our lives in those days. When you had been confirmed you went to Holy Communion at 9am, Catechism at 11am and Evensong 6.30pm alternate weeks between Averham and Kelham churches. I started Sunday school when I was 3 years old. At that time Reverend Cyril Walker was in charge. Later we had Fathers and Brothers from the Society of the Sacred Mission who lived in Kelham Hall. Through most of my childhood it was Father Nicholas Allenby. He was the priest in charge who married Jack and me in 1956. Sally Quince AKS WI What a busy month for the WI calendar. On the 11th of October the WI hosted their annual local group meeting in the RHT. This event included a lunch and a talk entitled:They think it’s all over. The speaker was non-other than the Radio Nottingham gardener, Stuart Dixon. His talk was interesting, colourful and very funny. A thoroughly wonderful time had by all. Our regular meeting this month was equally as fascinating as Roy Mitchell from the National Trust came to enlighten us on the discovery, removal, burial and everything in between concerning King Richard III, now resting in Leicester Cathedral. What a fascinating evening and presented with such humour. Our next meeting, on 11th November, is a crafty one. Anne Betts The Plough – YOUR Community Newsletter https://www.aksplough.co.uk/ 3 AKS New Year’s Eve Party 2020 Robin Hood Theatre, Averham: 8pm to 1am We are excited to announce that this year’s theme is 'A Night at the Movies' Yes, it's lights, camera and action at the AKS New Year's Eve party this year and we're going to make you an offer you can't refuse—so fasten your seat belt as it's going to be a bumpy night! Whether you're a budding Marilyn Munroe or more of a Mad Max; a closet Chewbacca or Clark Gable, Buzz Lightyear or Betty Boop, John Wayne or James Bond; now is the time to dust off those outfits! Don’t be shaken or stirred, it's not for your eyes only. Your costumes can simply be old school Hollywood glamour or a full-on classic character—the choice is yours! So, here's looking at you, kids. Go ahead and make our day and may the force be with you—because frankly, my dears, we don't give a damn! (except we do, as there’ll be a prize for the best dressed). Remember, the parish New Year’s Eve party is at the Robin Hood Theatre and is open to all villagers and their friends. Tickets are £15 per person (£5 per child under 16) and this includes all drinks and a raffle entry (with a donation from ticket sales to Beaumond House Community Hospital). Please note that extra raffle tickets can be bought for £2 each prior to the night—simply add any extras required and payment to the ticket fee when you purchase. As usual, we will be serving beer, wine, soft drinks and a glass of bubbly to ring in the new year. We will also be welcoming Chris Bevan to entertain us—back by popular demand after great feedback last year! Also, as in previous years, we’d love you to contribute a food item for the buffet. Please complete the below form to secure your place and hand it to Tracey . Tickets and raffle tickets are available from Tracey on 07970 179755 (5 Ayrshire Way, Averham). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub-total Adult tickets number required _______ @£15.00 £__________ Child ticket (Age 16 and under) number required _______ @ £5.00 £__________ No of extra raffle tickets _______ @£2.00 £__________ Total £__________ Name (please PRINT) Address Telephone No or email: Food contribution- Please indicate one of the following: Savoury______ Sweet__________ No Preference___________________ We will contact you regarding your contribution. Please pay in cash. Any queries or special requests, please speak to Tracey.