February 2019
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum Thank you to everyone who supported our stalls at Bilsthorpe “Flying High” Academy’s Christmas Market. Another December event was our “Open Day” on Sunday, 16th December, when we welcomed friends old and new for mincepies, sausage rolls and hot drinks with a “Spot the Snowflake” competition for our younger visitors. The Museum reopened on Wednesday, 2nd January after the Festive Break for our
normal Winter Hours of 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. Our next event will be our Tabletop Sale on Saturday, 9th February from 10.00 am until 12.00 noon (Stallholders may set-up from 8.00 am onwards) in the Village Hall, Cross Street. Admission in 30p (to include 1st hot drink) and all are welcome. Stall hire remains at £4 per table and to book ring Chris on 01623 – 870512.
Ravenshead Farm Shop finish 2018 on a high at the Newark fat stock show You can now add ‘prize winning’ pies and sausages your shopping list! They came first champion with their sage and pepper sausages and second with their plain pork sausages. First champion with their plain pork pie, third champion with their chutney pork pie and first with their steak and ale, an amazing result in their first year of business. Can’t wait to sample their new venison pie, slow cooked in a homemade red wine sauce, encased in a rich shortcrust pastry.
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Council provides grants to improve home heating Newark & Sherwood District Council currently has grant funding available to help local residents on low incomes to repair or replace inadequate heating systems.
If you or someone you know is on a low income and suffering with a long term health condition made worse by living in a cold home, the council may be able to help thanks to the Warm Homes on Prescription scheme.
Last year Newark & Sherwood District Council supported more than 30 home owners (and two tenants renting from private landlords), to make their home warmer, potentially avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions due to cold-related illnesses.
My old back boiler broke down last Christmas. I couldn’t afford to repair or replace it and I was getting a bit depressed with the situation so phoned the Council – they were brilliant. I’ve now got a new gas boiler and my home is toasty and warm again!”
A Newark resident who recently benefitted from the scheme said:
If you would like to know more about the Warm Homes on Prescription scheme, contact Newark & Sherwood District Council on 01636 650000.
“I suffer with mobility problems so spend a lot of time at home and feel the cold.