News from around your district 31-07-08
Stories from the villages of Bawtry, Everton, Tickhill, Misterton and Finningleyfor the week ending 31st July 2008.
BAWTRY
Mayor issues early Christmas reminder:
It may be the height of summer but Bawtry's mayor, Coun George Spencer has an eye on the future and has issued an invitation to all Bawtry businesses to join in the Christmas Window Competition.
The competition was run for the first time last year and winners of a shield, presented by Excel Parking, was Bawtry Health.
Mayor Spencer said: "I hope all the shops in Bawtry will take part this year. It was a good competition last year and I hope someone can come along to challenge Bawtry Health who were worthy winners."
Coffee morning:
Bawtry Methodist Church will hold a coffee morning at the Church from 10-11.30am on Saturday 2nd August.
There will also be a cake and bring and buy stalls.
Whist winners:
It was another fine turn out last Thursday evening at the Bawtry Whist Club where Anne Wilkinson, Brenda Osborne and Rita Breacher filled the first three places in the Ladies Section. Joe Foote, Joyce Williams and Jeff Brown were successful for the Gents with Julie Hogg and Dennis Mellow taking the low score awards.
Raffle prizes went to Rob Breacher, Dorothy Taylor and Doris Littlewood.
EVERTON
Villagers complain of aircraft noise:
Everton Parish Council has received complaints from villagers of noise from aircraft from Robin Hood Airport at Finningley. Residents have complained of training flights which circle to the east of the airport and pass over Everton and Harwell.
Residents of Harwell are said to be able to hear both aircraft landing and taking off. The Airport has rules in place regarding training flights which can only take place during the day and for no more than one hour at a time and says it sticks to the rules.
The Parish Council hopes to be consulted by Doncaster Council planning department on the proposed changes to the Section 106 agreement at Robin Hood which would allow louder quota four aircraft to take off at night.
School safety moves:
Notts County Council has agreed to place a road crossing point outside Everton Primary School after safety concerns were raised by the school and Everton Parish Council.
Parish councillors have met county officials several times and the highways authority have finally agreed to put slow signs either side of the school and mark the crossing point although it will not be controlled by markings on the road.
There has also been discussion about an informal one way system to relieve traffic congestion at the school during arrival and leaving times and a park and stride scheme so that parents do not park directly outside the school when dropping of their children.
TICKHILL
Treasure hunt:
Tickhill Residents Association will hold its annual treasure hunt on Friday 8th August commencing at Tickhill cricket pavilion at 6.30pm.
There will be a supper provided after the treasure hunt and tickets are available from Mrs J. Havenhand on 01302 743392.
Charity afternoon:
Tickhill Ladies Fellowship will provide afternoon tea, plus a raffle and cake and bring and buy stalls at 2.30pm on Tuesday 5th August at Tickhill Methodist Church Hall.
Everyone is welcome and all proceeds will go towards Motor Neurone Disease charity.
MISTERTON
Holiday activities for children:
Throughout next week there will be a series of activities and events to keep Misterton children occupied during the school holidays. On Friday 1st August there is multi sports and family swimming from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Misterton School.
On Monday 4th August a free play scheme for 5 to 14 year olds between 10am and 12 noon also at the School and on Tuesday 5th August Castle Crusaders for children aged 5 to11 years at Misterton Methodist Hall from 10am to 12 noon, and dance workshops between 1.30-3.30pm.
Wednesday 6th August is summer fun day at Misterton Methodist Church from 10am to 12.30pm and also on Wednesday there is a soccer course at Misterton School.
For full details and to book ring 01302 764663 and the cost is 5.
Council surgery:
Anyone who wishes to raise anything with Misterton District Councillor Ray can do so at his surgery which will be held at The Misterton Centre between 10.30am and 12 noon on Tuesday 5th August.
Police in Misterton:
Notts Police will be on hand at The Misterton Centre on Saturday 9th August between 10am and 12 noon to deal with any matters of concern to Misterton residents.
FINNINGLEY
Dogs to be controlled:
After much discussion between Blaxton and Finningley Parish Councils about the best way to deal with the problem of dog fouling on the joint parish playing field the two councils have agreed that in future any dog taken on to the playing field must be on a lead.
A local by law has been passed and it will come in to effect on 1st September.
The area is currently patrolled by the Doncaster Council Dog Warden who has power to issue a fixed penalty notice to the owner who allows his or her dog to foul the area.
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