News from around your district 03-10-08
Stories from the villages of Tickhill and Gringley for the week ending 3rd October 2008.
TICKHILL
Consultation on freight flights
District Councillor Bob Ford, Tickhill and Bawtry's newest borough councillor has said that there will be a lot of consultation on any proposal submitted by Peel Airports to vary the Section 106 agreement to allow the airport to operate freight flights at night.
Councillor Ford said: "I have had lots of complaints about noise and the possible night flights and the noise likely to happen with the noisiest of planes that could be used for freight, but a lot of consultation will take place."
Any application for relaxation of the terms of the legal agreement which at the moment forbids the take off of Quota Count Four aircraft at night from Robin Hood Airport would have to go before the planning committee at Doncaster Council, but as yet Robin Hood Airport, although they have intimated they may do so has not submitted any formal application.
Tickhill Library celebrates centenary
A library was opened in Tickhill one hundred years ago this year and is still going strong in the same building which has the date, 1908 engraved over the door.
Although for a few years the library operated in a temporary building across the road in Tickhill Market Place it returned to a newly refurbished building and has gone from strength to strength ever since.
The Library not only lends books but serves as a meeting room, a service centre for Doncaster Council and even has toilets which can be used by any member of the public.
To celebrate its centenary the library will hold an open day on Tuesday 7th October between 2pm and 5pm when among other things there will be a children's painting competition with book token prizes donated by Tickhill Town Council.
Christmas arrangements
Tickhill Town Council has confirmed that there will be the usual Carol Service at Tickhill Buttercross on Christmas Eve this year.
The Christmas Tree at the Buttercross will be illuminated and the lights will be switched on Saturday 27th November.
Planning
GRINGLEY
Gringley Wharf in for award
To mark the memory of its member Mrs. Valerie Gillespie, MBE, who died suddenly at the end of last year, the Notts Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has instituted an award scheme.
The scheme has the support and sponsorship of Severn Trent Water Limited and will made annually to a community initiative enhancing the environment, and selected as being the best within Notts.
The Award will comprise a cup to be held for one year and replaced with a permanently engraved plaque, together with a cash award of 150.
Gringley Parish Council has decided to enter Gringley Wharf into this year's competition after the area next to the Chesterfield Canal was renovated with the aid of a grant from Notts County Council and help from council archaeologists.
The area has been restored to its original state with original brick paved areas plus the addition of a picnic area and wildlife area.
MISTERTON
Charities benefit from Garden Show
Six Misterton charities and good causes received 300 in donations from the proceeds of last year's Misterton Homes and Gardens Show.
The six to receive donations were, Five Villages First Responders, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Misterton Guides and MENCAP.
This year's show raised over 500, and further donations will be made in 2009.
Any organisation wishing to be considered for a donation next year should contact the show secretary on 01427 890693 before 30th June 2009.
Police Warning After Theft
Opportunist thieves made off with hundreds of pounds worth of equipment from the back of a parked van last week, while a Misterton businessman had his back turned while unloading a trailer.
Police have now advised residents to keep vehicle doors locked when unloading and to be aware that thieves may be in the village.
Housing Surgery
Bassetlaw's A1 Housing will hold a surgery at The Misterton Centre, Misterton between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday 8th October.
Parish Council Meeting
The monthly meeting of Misterton Parish Council will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th October at the Church Room, Church Road, Misterton at 7.30pm.
Residents are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to address councillors.
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Wednesday 08 February 2012
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