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December 2019 edition

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The December magazine already and the last magazine of the decade!

I am no more organised for Christmas than I ever am at this point, but I am sure that as always, everything essential will eventually get done.

I am looking forward to relaxing for a few days between Christmas and New Year and I know that I am very lucky to be able to do this. There will be many people working hard throughout the Christmas period keeping all our essential services running, caring for others, serving in our armed forces and providing services that are available 365 days a year – 366 next year!

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Wishing you and your family and friends a very happy Christmas.

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WANTED: Practically Minded People With A Flair For Simple Ingenuity Remap is a very special charity, working through a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers.

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Although charities have problems raising funds, and REMAP is not alone in this, Doncaster REMAP panel is looking for volunteer engineers/craftsmen to design, manufacture and commission aids for clients.

Ten per cent of us will have a disability at some stage. It may come on with the onset of old age, it may be congenital or it may be the result of an accident.

There are many products on the market designed to make life easier for people with disabilities but if these don’t provide the solution, REMAP can step in and make a gadget or a special piece of equipment, sometimes proprietary equipment, tailored to the individual person’s specific needs. Some are very simple, others are more elaborate, but each one is unique, and all are given free to the people who need them. Each year in Doncaster and Bassetlaw areas

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child

Special thanks to Lesley and her team at Tickhill Community Library for their contribution in selling the flat pack boxes and providing a drop off point for them, it makes a tremendous difference that we have a central location.

REMAP needs engineers/ craftsmen with their own workshops where the devices are made. Our engineers need to be able to solve problems, design and manufacture their designs and commission them to the satisfaction of the client and where appropriate the Occupational therapist. Our engineers really enjoy making things well, whether it involves welding a joint, turning a piece of wood, putting together a toy car, upholstering a chair or helping with administration.

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Very many thanks to everyone who has contributed to and supported the Shoe Box Appeal this year, your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

our volunteers make approx. 50 items.

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Featuring trees decorated by local groups and businesses

A total of 119 Shoe Boxes from Tickhill, Bawtry and Harworth churches/communities, were blessed by Mrs Pam Barrer at the Service in Tickhill Methodist Church on 27th October.

As yet we do not know which country the boxes will be going to but I will let you know in due course.

On behalf of the children who will receive the boxes, thank you for bringing joy to a child’s life this Christmas.

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy 2020.

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Basic hygiene is about dignity. No-one should be left struggling to wash their hair, brush their teeth, change their baby's nappy or afford sanitary protection because they are blighted by low wages, high housing costs, benefit cuts, illness or bereavement. Hygiene poverty is shaming, excluding and isolating and the work of The Hygiene Bank directly benefits those in crisis.

Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall is an official drop off point for donations to The Hygiene Bank.

If you are in a position to do so please help give the gift of dignity this Christmas.

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Dazzle this Christmas There’s nothing like glittering sequins, sparkling diamantes and shiny precious metals to give you instant glamour and brighten your spirits through the winter nights. The party season is fast approaching so it’s SEQUINS of course!

“Sequin” originated from the Arabic word sikka, meaning “coin,” later becoming the Venetian word zecchino. In the late 16th century, it morphed into the French word ‘sequin’ as we know today. In 1922, archaeologists opened the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, revealing splendid garments embellished in gold metal discs. Western fashion later reflected the dazzling artefacts in King Tut’s tomb and 1920’s Flappers’ dresses were often embellished with hundreds of metal sequins.

Christmas Party Dresses fall in to a number of categories: 50’s and 60’s retro style for those who love to look lady like; 70’s Disco Queen for those who want to sparkle; minimalist for those who love that understated look; and of course, not forgetting the Little Black Dress.

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in anything else - particularly with the party season approaching the LBD will once again dominate the scene. But finding a dress in YOUR right colour is the most flattering thing you could do for yourself this season.

The Christmas party season is perfect for a dazzling dress and a great alternative to black. If a sparkly dress is not for you then you could try interesting accessories which are the easiest way to add sparkle to winter outfits whether for daytime or evening. Attractive accessories can really set off a very simple outfit. The sequin clutch bag is still a popular choice for Christmas and there are lots more new designs to enjoy this year.

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Harworth Colliery Football Club December T

Hello all and welcome to the Football Clubs December update and may I take this oppurtunity to wish you all a very merry Xmas and may the New Year be kind to everyone.

November was a very stop start month for us, and to be honest it feels like the season hasn’t really taken off, as we have had no run of games and with the awful wet weather we had we now are looking at a potential back log already, at the time of writing our 1st team have played just 8 league games, reserves just 4 and Ladies 5 so lets hope for a mild month and we can get on with getting these games played.

We currently sit in 3rd position having lost just the one game to current league leaders Newark Town, so we are well placed for the push for promotion in the New Year but we have some very important games coming up in December too, mainly the Bassetlaw Derby away to Retford United on Friday night the 13th, be great to have plenty travelling down the Great North Road and supporting the lads in what will be a very tough evening. At home we have Renishaw Rangers on the 7th and then Collingham away on the 21st and then Phoenix away on the 28th so a tough month for us but one where if we get the results we will be very much in the mix.

As ever the club is working hard with its fundraising and December is a crucial month with the Annual Xmas draw so please if you can dig

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deep and purchase them off your Niece/Nephew, Son/Daughter or just in general, we ask for very little in subs but do ask that all our players sell their share.

Our Sponsors are as pivotal to the club as anyone and we thank Ray Moulds from IBS Engineered Products based locally who have kindly taken out an advertising board and Transdek who have sponsored the club in a number of different ways over the past few seasons. Pictured is MD Leon Butler along with brothers Dean and Matt Healey who are also committee members at the club, the Company have very kindly sponsored the U12 girls tracksuit Tops seen here when they were Mascots for a recent home game.

There is always plenty of things going off at the club and we do try and keep our social media pages upto date so keep a look out see what’s happening over the Xmas months and if you can make any then we would be delighted to see you, whether that’s a Juniors game or any of our senior fixtures. Many thanks as ever for your support and I hope you have a blinding Xmas.

All the upto date news can be found on the clubs Website on Pitch Hero, enter Harworth Colliery FC, also by following us on Twitter @HCIFC or on our Facebook page VIVA COLLIERY Jonny Wilson Chairman jonycw@hotmail.co.uk @jonycw

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Arts Review & what’s going on - DECEMBER 2019 •

its own right. www.bassetlaw.museum@ bassetlaw.gov.uk

Ivon Hitchens - Copyright The Estate of Ivon Hitchens

Scrooby Community Cinema December 15 at 8:00 Doors 7:30 for all Queen fans everywhere BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY film@scrooby.net Scrooby Village Hall £4 on the door Licensed bar Ryton Choral Monday 16 December 7pm RYTON CHORALE CHRISTMAS CAROLS Conducted by David Wynne.

Tickets £10 in advance £12 on the door.

St. Anne’s Church, Worksop www. rytonchorale.org.uk Dovecot gallery in Styrrup until 15 December THE GREAT LITTLE PICTURE SHOW and HANDMADE FOR CHRISTMAS with work by almost 100 artists and makers, now in its 3rd year bringing you a terrific selection of work with which to solve your Christmas buying conundrums. Open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm. www.dovecotgallery.co.uk Harley Gallery Welbeck until 5 January 2020 MOVING STORIES. An exhibition of automata by MARTIN SMITH and MELANIE TOMLINSON and L&A St LEGER. An absolutely absorbing delight.

Highly recommended. The Portland Collection has now reopened with a new exhibition: MEN, WOMEN AND THINGS www.harleygallery.co.uk Bassetlaw Museum until 4 January MIXED IMPRESSIONS Margaret Rose and Gail Stafford painting show. A really lovely body of work is on show by these two members of Worksop Society of Artists. Well worth a trip into Retford and the Museum is packed full of interest in

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The Arts Society Dukeries 4 December SHAKEN BY AN EARTHQUAKE: Igor Stravinsky, The Ballets Russes and the astonishing 1913 premiere of the Rite of Spring – a lecture by Sandy Burnett. 13 December Christmas lunch and lecture GOLD, FRANKINCENSE AND MYRRH – Why these three gifts? a lecture by Tom Duncan. Lecture £6, two course pie Lunch and Lecture £14 with pay bar.

Doors open 10am for coffee. Lecture at 11am. the Civic Centre Carlton in Lindrick www.theartssociety.org/societies/ dukeries Tickhill Music Society 13 December at 7pm CHANGE FOR TWO TENNORS. Members of Doncaster choral Society Barrie Scully and Alan Cropley will entertain with a medley of folk songs, sea shanties, show tunes and some Christmas spirit will abound. Put your Christmas jumpers on and have fun! In St Mary’s School Hall Tickhill www.tickhillmusicsociety.org Roots Music Club at the Ukranian Centre 6th December: LUCY WARD. 13th December: THE TOM MCCONVILLE BAND www.rootsmusicclub.co.uk Cast in Doncaster the whole of December, Oh! Yes it is! CINDERELLA Panto, and running alongside this is WHISKERS FIRST WINTER – an alternative to the aforementioned, a show to entertain the very young and their families and friends with puppetry, live music and animation www.castindoncaster.com Sheffield Theatres 6 December to 5 January Oh! yes it is!….. tis Panto and it’s also CINDERELLA in the Lyceum! 7 December to 18 January GUYS AND DOLLS in The Crucible - my all-time favourite musical competes with the annual madness of panto www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Djanogly Art Gallery until 9 February ANGELA VERDON, who creates exquisite abstract forms in burnished bone china. Utilizing her material’s inherent qualities of purity and strength, she explores the interplay of light and shadow resulting from hard edges and sensuous undulating contours. Until 23 February IVON HITCHENS – SPACE THROUGH COLOUR. Ivon Hitchens (18931979) is much loved for his landscapes featuring swathes of bright colour. This exhibition considers the full scope of the artist’s career spanning a remarkable six decades. www.lakesidearts.org.uk Tickhill Parish Church Thursday 19 December, 7.30pm in. Members of Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus will sing carols accompanied by Dan Gordon on the organ, and there will be organ solos

by Dan and a turn from young local soprano Lori Grainger accompanied by Nigel Gyte (ex Chorus accompanist) on piano, as well as readings by Sue Morton.

Wine and mince pies will be served at the interval. Tickets £10, available on the door on the night. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds will be donated to Alzheimer Research.

St Helen’s RC Church Oldcotes Saturday 21 December 7.30 CAROL ON SINGING classical singers Phillipa Thomas and James Williams lend their voices again in combination with their new Christmas group. Quartets, duets and solos will get you in the mood! Interval refreshments.

Tickets £10 e: phillipamezzo@gmail.com Cupola Gallery until 4 January SYMBOL: Christmas group show. 174 Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1TD www.cupolagallery.com Yorkshire Sculpture Park Until 5 Jan 2020 DAVID SMITH (1906-65) will be found in the Underground Gallery and surrounding area. www.ysp.co.uk

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As we approach the season of Christmas surrounded as we are by the distractions of sparkly decorations, late night shopping, and the latest Christmas ‘must haves’ (last year a pre-lit tree, before that a Christmas jumper) and the pressure of endless to-do lists, relentless ‘special Christmas offers’, the reality of spiralling costs and smaller family budgets, and longer and longer present lists, it is hard to hold on to - in fact in some quarters we have lost sight of - what has become known as the real meaning of Christmas.

Sadly, Christmas no longer means angel and Mary, stable and baby, shepherd and star.

I am reminded of the old, favourite hymn: ‘Who is He, in yonder stall, at whose feet the shepherds fall?’

I genuinely believe that we are becoming increasingly unable to answer this question. All the preparations for, and the celebration of, the mainstream, marketing- led Christmas (which seem to start earlier and earlier every year) are now so far removed from real reason for the season that the story of Jesus has become practically invisible and perhaps to most, irrelevant. Replaced by a trashy, tinselly commerce driven nothing, a no-thing.

But Christmas is not just stable, baby, and star: it is much more.

As the hymn writer says: ‘’Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! ‘Tis the Lord!

The King of Glory!

‘At his feet we humbly fall; crown Him, crown Him Lord of all.’

Christmas celebrates the coming of God amongst us, the beginning of the path to our Salvation and our eternal destiny in the heavenly kingdom and the nearer presence of God. And this has to be worth celebrating.

But could I suggest a radically different, alternative way, with carol singing, nativity plays, Christingles, midnight Mass? All of which put the Christ back into Christmas.

We cannot go on allowing ourselves to be manipulated by marketing.

It is time to stop the shopping (does granny really want a two-foot high panettone?) And it is time to change our focus and priorities from getting to giving, from me to my community and from commerce to Christ Jesus.

May the joy of the angels, the wonder of the shepherds, the richness of the wise men, the love of Mary and Joseph, the peace of the Christ Child be yours this Christmas.

Every blessing

Alice Curry

Pastor of Tickhill, Harworth and Bawtry Methodist Churches

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Hearts of Gold in Harworth and Bircotes T

A brand new Facebook page for the whole community (inc. Styrrup); the place to share encouragement, enthusiasm, praise, positivity and pride in our wonderful town.

Featuring stories about past and present unsung heroes from all parts of the community, regular ‘Kindness and Pubic Service Award’ for those who go beyond what’s expected of them, plus local events news.

Also, why not recognise the Hearts of Gold in your own life by posting to say a public ‘WOW!’, ‘thank you’, ‘well done’ or send season’s greetings; pass on birthday and anniversary wishes and so on.

Admins: Gayle Hajipanayi, Karen Tarburton, Grant Roets, Nicky Skipworth.

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This years golf day which was played in memory of the late Mark Hickling was held on 13th October. A total of £700 was raised for the British Heart Foundation with the help of a kind donation from the Harworth Pavilion Fishing Society and the Doncaster Rovers supporters club Retford branch and a collection in the Pavilion. It was all very much appreciated.

This year’s trophy was won by Mark Smith.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

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Harworth & Bircotes Tenants & Residents Association

The group held their monthly meeting on Tuesday 5 November, and this was, as usual, very well attended.

The meeting was addressed by Lucy, from Nottinghamshire County Council, and supported

by Bassetlaw District Council, about Wellness and Weight Management. If you have a BMI of 25+ you could be eligible for a free 12 week weight management programme, which would include nutritional advice, physical activity sessions, ongoing support for up to 12 months, and these would be free in our local area. The number to ring to get involved is 03330 050092. There is also support for pregnant women both pre and post natal, in order to give the healthiest start for baby.

Following on from the letter which had been sent to Severn Trent Water, and copied to Notts County Council, and Bassetlaw District Council, a letter had been received from Notts County Council, which was in effect quite dismissive of our concerns regarding the problems of infrastructure, and in particular the drains and sewage systems, which had been inadequate for many years, and will come under even more pressure as further housing is being built. Concern was expressed at the way the

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planning application for 650 houses opposite the sewage works on Tickhill Road had been passed, after Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council withdrew their objections after being told that they would have traffic lights installed at the junction at Tickhill Spital. It was acknowledged that Town Council had objected strongly against this development but all concerns were, disappointingly, swept aside.

A raffle will be held over the Christmas period, starting from this following Thursday, with the proceeds going to Bassetlaw Hospice.

Members learnt about the “Give a Gift of Dignity at Christmas”.

Details can be seen at the Town Hall, and anyone can purchase a bag, whether it be a shopping bag, handbag, toiletry bag, or any bag, and fill it with items such as deodorant, sanitary products, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap etc.

Members were urged to pay for the Christmas lunch as soon as possible, and also deposits required for the pantomime at Retford, so that we can allocate unwanted seats to those on the reserve list.

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 3 December, at the Devonshire Road Community Centre. As always, everyone is welcome to attend.

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DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT IS Sat 7th

FIREWORX (amazing duo)

Sat 14th

ZEE excellent duo)

Sat 21st

ELECTRIC DREAMS (fab trio)

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Concert Room Available for members. Please contact club for details on 01302 742725 or 742507

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Tickhill Methodist Church Saturday 14th December at 7.30pm Tickets £7 inc refreshments available from choir members Reserve on 01302 743468-851455

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We will be starting off our CHRISTMAS GALA at 12noon on SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER with SERLBY PARK SCHOOL CHOIR, followed by MISS HELEN’S SCHOOL OF DANCING. Then the PRO MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING SCHOOL will be performing, followed by HARWORTH & BIRCOTES ALL SAINT’S CHURCH CHOIR. After all that lovely entertainment we have a big surprise!

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Come and have a great time with plenty of Christmas Spirit, fun and laughter.

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Hello from Mayflower

This is the story of our dog Kimmy that we rescued at the beginning of the year.

I am 6 years old and lived in Romania for most of my life. My owners were very cruel to me and my life was dreadful and harsh. I was made to live outside on the concrete with no shelter or bedding in all weathers sun, rain and snow. The people I lived with would not let me indoors and would hurt me by kicking and beating me if I tried to get past them into the warm dry house. A very kind lady witnessed their cruelty to me on a regular basis and asked my owners if she could have me. Luckily they agreed and my saviour fostered me until a place became available at Mayflower Sanctuary in England.

When I arrived at Mayflower I was scared of everything and everybody.

Jennie the owner decided I was too stressed to be put into the Sanctuary so I stayed with her and her dogs. She said I needed to learn to trust people but this took a long time. I had never had a bed of my own and now I was allowed on Jennies bed, so I felt I was in heaven. I didn’t move far from this bed for a long time though, I think I was frightened my new friends would steal my spot.

Eventually Jennie went on holiday and some other people moved in to take care of us all. They were very nice to me and I felt safe and a little more confident. When Jennie came home they asked if I could go to stay with them and their dog and cats for a little while to see how we all got on together.

From that day my life began, I now have a forever home with my new mum, dad and sister called Heart she was a street dog in Cyprus (we did struggle with the language barrier at first but we now get along fine together) I also have great fun with the cats Tizzy, Cleo and Milly they like to lick my face to say hello.

My mum takes us both for walks which we love, but we both hate the cold and rain so our mum makes us wear a warm jacket, we probably have

bad memories of another harsh life.

We also have lots of treats from people we meet on our walks as well as treats at home, but our nice vet said we are both getting a little podgy, (I am not sure what that means ) but mum says we need to walk more and cut down on the treats for a while..

I now have a bed of my own which is very cosy (but mum and dad’s bed is even better). I have my own food bowl and toys and lots of love.

I am loving my cosy new life, however it will take a long time to forget and trust completely again. I am looking forward to my first Christmas curled up on the sofa in the warm with my new mum, dad, sister and furry friends. I am hoping Santa will visit me for the first time in my life too.

Happy Christmas and love from Kimmy.

I hope you all enjoyed Kimmy’s story which is not unlike many of the dogs we bring in from Romania. Jennie the Sanctuary manager was there to rehabilitated her when she first arrived and without that one to one help Kimmy would not have grown into the dog she is today.

Pacha was rehomed from Mayflower as a youngster and has spent 2 wonderful years in her home. During this time she has shared her home with another cat. Unfortunately, several months ago, he was involved in a car accident and had to spend a couple of weeks in the hospital. Fortunately he recovered and returned but this wasn’t good news for Pacha as he started to attack her at every opportunity.

Things got so bad that Pacha was afraid to come into the house and her owner was having to feed her outside and ‘sneak’ her indoors Pacha was becoming depressed so, although her owner loved her deeply, it was arranged for her to back into our care.

She has settled well and, although still a little nervous, she is a treasure to have around.

Pacha was able to go outside in her former home so a secure garden to explore away from busy roads is required for her new home.

There are lots of dogs that have nowhere to call home that need our help, the lucky ones are in our rescue centres and will hopefully be given a second chance of a family life.

We shall continue to do our utmost and rescue as many dogs as possible both locally and further afield.

The Sanctuary need more home visitors to check potential new homes for families that have chosen a dog, making sure that the dog and family are a good match, training will be given and petrol paid if required.

Interested ? Please call us on 01302 711330 for a chat.

A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us throughout the year, both staff, kennel carers and the many volunteers.

Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

Margaret Godley

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PACHA Sex:.....................................................................Female Age: ....................................................................3 Years Into Care: ......................................................July 2019 Good with Other Pets? ....................................Some Good with Cats? ................................................Some Good with Kids?..................................................... Yes

MIMI Sex:.....................................................................Female Age: ....................................................................4 Years Into Care: ..............................................October 2019 Good with Other Pets? ......................................... No Good with Cats? ..................................................... No Good with Kids?.................................................Older My previous owner was moving in with her new partner who had a dog. We didn’t get along so it wasn’t an option for me to move with her.

I have found it difficult to settle here and preferred to hide away in my bed. It was all so scarey but its not so bad now. I quite like to sit on my chair and watch the world go by – especially when the sun is shining. Perhaps I could do the same from your windowsills.

All I need is a little time and patience for my true personality to come shining through. The wait will be worth it. My carer says that there’s a cuddle cat hiding in here somewhere, it just needs a little persuasion to come out.

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Next May I will have been a competitive swimmer for 6 years. My favourite part about swimming is the competitions we attend together: not only is it a day to race against your own times and get amazing personal bests, it’s also about being able to spend time with friends you have met through swimming, who will be there for you no matter what.

A few weeks ago, Bircotes Swimming Club attended the Peter Jervis meet in Retford; all the athletes who took part in the competition had been training hard in sessions so they could go in with the best possible chance of getting a personal best. That hard work payed off since 60% of all the swimmers got personal bests and came away very pleased with themselves.

Over the October half term our Head Coach arranged three extra training sessions, to improve the stamina and speed of the athletes ready for the Remembrance meet in Scunthorpe, on the 10th of November (pictured). We had 30 plus swimmers at this meet, three of them achieving above and beyond! Leon and Jake achieved County times for next year (50m freestyle for Leon, and 50m backstroke for Jake) and Liam managed to achieve a sub-30 s time in his 50m freestyle.

What great achievements! Our Club did so well that every single athlete walked out with either a personal best or a medal. Massive well done to all the swimmers.

On the 16th of November, Bircotes Swimming Club are holding two events, a Sponsored Swimathon and a Triathlon to raise money for The St Giles school in Retford and for our Club. The Swimathon will take place over 3 hours and the swimmers will have to swim as far as they can in that time.

We are estimating that the top swimmers will do around 5-6 miles. The triathlon is also taking place at the same time. This event entails a 600m swim (30 lengths), a 6km bike ride using the gym bikes and then a 2.4km run around the sports hall. These events are for having a bit of fun whilst doing the sports we love and raising money for great causes.

If you would like more information about the Club and would like to attend for a trial please email our Club Secretary on bircotesswimclub@gmail.com

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at the Harworth Methodist Church, Waterslack Road, Bircotes Every Tuesday 10:30am to 2:30pm The Luncheon Club is for people aged 60 and over who live in the area.* Hot Drink on arrival Two-course hot meal plus hot drink afterwards (£4.35 at time of printing) Choice of Main Meal / Sweets (ordered in advance) Raffle / Games of Bingo

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Everyone will, without exception, be warmly welcomed, including houseguests, babies and children, Assistance Dogs and family pets. For up to date event information, find us on Facebook at ‘All Saints Church, Harworth and Bircotes’. For info, call Nicky the Vicar on 07734 233742 or Churchwardens Beryl (07825 321888) or Michael (07788 403666). Sunday Worship: 10am. Find local Church of England Christmas services by visiting www.achurchnearyou.com ’Different Families, Same Love’.

Journey Through Advent with All Saints’ Church (on Facebook) From Sunday 1 December with Nicky the Vicar and family, go on a daily ADVENTure all the way to Christmas Day. Each day, enjoy a short reflection to help you and loved ones, especially children, get ready for Christmas. Look out for your chance to come to the Vicarage to help open a window.

Harworth Brass Band Christmas Concert 6.30pm on Sunday 8 December in the Town Hall, with All Saints’ Church Grand Christmas Prize Draw (top prize is worth £300!!).

For information and ticket sales, please call any of the numbers above.

Community Carol-Singing at ASDA on Scrooby Road Whether just passing through, or joining us to sing, get your Rudolf on from 10am to Midday on Friday 13 December and Monday 20 December.

Early-bird Christmas service If you are looking for an alternative way to do Church this Christmas, please come to worship at 10am on Thursday 19 December in Church for a 40 minute service. We will sing traditional carols in a lovely warm building. All welcome, including pre-school children, family pets and Assistance Dogs.

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All Saints’ Church and Partners Community CarolSinging Gather around the Christmas Tree on the Civic Square at 4pm on Thursday 19 December prior to singing down the high street and around the parish.

All welcome, inc. children! We will be taking a collection to help Bircotes Pre-School buy Sensory Play equipment for their new Dark Tent. To request a visit from the carol-singers, please call 07734 233742 (particularly suitable for the housebound).

Confirmation Ceremony Our beautiful and historic place of worship will host this extra special Sunday service on Sunday 22 December at 10am, as four people in our church family are confirmed in their Christian faith by the Bishop of Sherwood, Rt Rev’d Tony Porter.

Please come and join us.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH Children’s Craft Party and Crib Service With non-messy Make and Do from 2.30pm, leading into a Crib Service at 3.15pm. and The First Communion of Christmas (‘Midnight Mass’) 11pm Holy Communion with Traditional Carols

The Vicar and PCC of All Saints’ Church remind those attending our events that they should not park vehicles on Church Lane, especially at the top by the churchyard gates. Doing so causes considerable disruption to residents and could also hinder access by emergency services, not to mention funeral directors and those needing to use our rear churchyard entrance because of mobility needs. Thank you for your understanding.

CHRISTMAS DAY AT ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH 8.30am Holy Communion A short, simple 40 minute service.

All Saints’ is delighted to be taking part in the following events: • Friday 6 December – Harworth and Bircotes Christmas Lights Switch on.

• Saturday 14 December – Harworth and Bircotes First Community Association’s Christmas Gala • Saturday 21 December – Community Children’s FREE Christmas Party (3-5pm) at the Town Hall.

Nicky the Vicar will also be popping up all over the community, especially in all local schools.

One-off home (or regular) visits by the Vicar are also offered throughout the year.

Remember, our place of worship may be in Harworth, but we really do serve the whole town. In 2020, All Saints’ Church will be announcing details of a new kids’ club and a new spiritual gathering, ‘The Epiphany Group’. It’s going to be an amazing year and we would love you to be part of what we get up to through the power of God’s love. Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to all.

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Email james.martin@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

n PCSO4716 Claire Walker 07525 226626 Email claire.walker4716@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

TO CONTACT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE DIAL 101 for Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 For a more detailed list of crimes and incidents, members of public can look on www. police.uk website which will enable members of public to filter down to street/area level you want to look at for detailed list of incidents/crimes in that particular street or area. The easiest way to search is to put in any postcode for Harworth/ Bircotes in the main page where it should then come up with a page listed Harworth with a crime map of Harworth & Bircotes, and the number of incidents reported in a month (usually 2 months behind). You can then click on the interactive crime map which you are able to zoom down to street level where incidents that have been reported are plotted on the map. You can then click on the circle of any incident where it will then show you the type of incident, current status of the crime/incident if under investigation or finalised. You can also search back over any month period over the previous 5 years.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE ALSO OFFER HELP AND ADVICE IN CRIME PREVENTION AT THE BELOW EMAIL ADDRESS CRIME.PREVENTION@ NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.PNN. POLICE.UK

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POLICE WARN PUBLIC OVER RECENT ONLINE SCAMS :Lockdown Your Online Accounts With 2Fa The easy way to keep hackers out of your online accounts.

Whether it’s your Amazon or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us need to remember a seemingly endless list of passwords.

Sometimes that leads to shortcuts that are bad for our online security, such as using the same password for multiple accounts, or creating a simple password that can be guessed easily.

You should secure your important online accounts, such as your email, or any account that holds personal or financial details, with a password that’s strong and unique. For further protection we recommended enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).

Accounts with 2FA enabled require you to verify your identity using your password (first factor), and a randomised code (second factor) that’s delivered to your smartphone.

That way, if your password is stolen, fraudsters still need your phone. If your phone is stolen, they still need your password.

For instructions on how to enable 2FA on popular online services, visit www. telesign.com/turnon2fa If you think you’ve been targeted or want to report a fraud incident, please call Action Fraud as soon as possible on 0300 123 2040 or via Action Fraud website www.actionfraud.police.uk

NEWS FROM RECENT ARRESTS/ PROSECUTIONS/COURT RESULTS OVER PAST 3 MONTHS. MALE APPEARING AT CROWN COURT FOR GBH/FALSE IMPRISONMENT AND DRUG OFFENCES. A Male from Bircotes is to appear at Nottingham crown court after being charged with False Imprisonment, Section 18 Grievous bodily Harm and a variety of drug offences including possession with intent to supply Cannabis. The male is currently on remand where a trial date has been set at Nottingham crown court on week commencing 4th November 2019.

CANNABIS GROW FOUND IN WEST STREET HARWORTH Officers from East Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Policing Team have attended an address on West Street Harworth on the 6th October 2019.

At the address a Cannabis Grow was located in the upstairs area of the property. Five persons have been arrested in connection with the Cannabis Grow where Police are continuing with their enquiries.

MALE ARRESTED IN RELATION TO RECENT CRIME IN HARWORTH/ BIRCOTES A Male from Harworth and Bircotes has been arrested in connection with the recent Theft from Motor vehicles and Shed Burglaries in the Harworth and Bircotes area. The male has been bailed pending police enquiries where as part of his bail conditions he has to remain indoors between 1900 and 0700 hours and present himself to Police when requested.

MALE ARRESTED FOR BURGLARIES IN EAST BASSETLAW A Male from Bircotes has been arrested for Burglary in the East Bassetlaw area where he has also been arrested on a Prison recall. As a result the male was remanded for the Burglary Offences in addition to the standard Prison Recall.

POLICE SEARCH FOUR HOMES AFTER MAN INJURED IN ALLEGED ASSAULT The 31-year-old was hurt as a result of an incident in Thoresby Close, Bircotes on Friday, October

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COMMUNITY 11th. Police carried out a series of warrants, searching four properties in the area on October 18th, as a result three males have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and false imprisonment as a result of the warrants. All three males have been released on Police Bail where enquiries are continuing.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Harworth Neighbourhood Police Team and all other officers from Nottinghamshire Police that work in Harworth and Bircotes, to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas, and a happy new year for 2020.

issues the public wanted the safer Neighborhood Team to tackle. The three local priorities have been identified as :Priority 1 : Anti Social Behaviour Priority 2 : Drugs Priority 3 : Vehicle nuisance inc off road/quad bikes – traffic offences The Next Priority Setting Meeting will be held on the 8th January 2020 at 1pm at the Harworth Town Hall.

POLICE SURGERY DATES Thursday 12th December (4.00pm) Library, Scrooby Road Thursday 19th December (10.00am) Harworth Town Hall

PRIORITY SETTING MEETING From the Priority Setting Meeting held on the 2nd October 2019 the three local priorities have been identified from feedback received from the community by the priority survey forms regarding issues of greatest concern and

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Harworth & Bircotes Town Council - DECEMBER 2019 KEEPING YOU AWARE OF DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR TOWN IS OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE; I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED VIA THIS MAGAZINE, AND YOU CAN ACCESS THE COUNCIL WEBSITE AND THE COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE. ANY QUERIES: CONTACT ME OR OTHER COUNCILLORS, WE WILL, AS ALWAYS, TRY TO HELP

REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY It’s Official, Folks, NO INCINERATOR! This is about people power, coming together to fight for what you believe in, for what you know is right. I feel proud to be part of this community - well done, residents of Harworth and Bircotes, and all those involved in stopping this monstrosity!

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 APPLICATION REF. NO.: 1/18/00920/CDM APPLICANT: NU ENERGY HARWORTH LTD DEVELOPMENT: Proposed New 20MWE Waste to Energy Power Generation Facility and associated Plant and external Works

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LOCATION: Plots A5 and A6, Lords Wood Road, Harworth, DN11 8NE Following consideration of an application for the above development as shown on the submitted plans, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, in pursuance of their powers under the above Act, hereby REFUSE PLANNING PERMISSION for the development described in the application.

Rough Sleepers in Bassetlaw. We know there are about 15 rough sleepers in Bassetlaw, most of whom live in the Worksop area and who are often reluctant to accept help.

A number of organisations work with this group, making contact with each rough sleeper, offering help and support and sometimes medical care. This year, the Severe Weather Emergency Provision will operate No doubt about it, this is good continuously through the winter from 1st Dec. to 31st news indeed. Notts. County March, so access to warmth, had concerns about the completeness and accuracy of a safe environment, food, the environmental assessment washing and bathroom facilities will be available, plus incorporated within the advice and support. (it makes Environmental Statement, me think how fortunate most and the environmental of us are) impact development. County received significant objections, including 1657 from the public, A Seasonal Reminder.

Friends know that I seldom ranging from scale/height of send Christmas cards and the incinerator, visual impact, I ask them not to send any safety of emissions, and the potential adverse impact from to me. Why? Because at this time of year I prefer to spend noise, odour, vermin, traffic, money where I know it will and heritage assets, to the impact on the regeneration of help people in real need, such as providing groceries to the our Town.

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Harworth & Bircotes Town Council - DECEMBER 2019 sure some people need food much more than I need a card. If you would like to do this, you can drop off items at the Town Hall – I will happily deliver them.

Primary Care in Harworth and Bircotes: I know your concerns about accessing G.P. services, and I have met with Idris Griffiths, Chief Officer of Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group, and Dr Victoria McGregor-Riley, Director of Primary Care.

G.P. surgeries are well aware of the difficulties – the shortage of G.P.s is a national problem – and it is difficult attracting them to this area.

However, local surgeries are taking steps to improve the situation: 1. Patients can book appointments or get advice on-line; practice staff can tell you about this 2. Providing more appointments at evenings and weekend 3. New skills in the workforce e.g. Physicians Associates – these are staff who are health professionals or have a bioscience degree who then undertake further training, before providing a higher level of patient care under the supervision of a G.P. This approach will enable patients to get the right care at the

right level, so that those who urgently need to see the G.P. can do so.

Application No: 19/01262/ FUL

4. The three practices are reviewing how to make the best very use of the rooms in the Primary Care Centre.

Proposal: Erect single storey Nursery Building with associated car parking, play areas, landscaping and alter existing access.

UPDATE

Location: Former Clinic site, Scrooby Road, Bircotes.

The Old Vicarage Care Home, Whitehouse Road.

The building is in a poor state of repair, due to years of vacancy, neglect and vandalism. The District Council is seeking to serve a demolition notice on the owners of the property.

What About North Notts Border School? The good news is that Homes England have confirmed the grant for a feasibility study, and Delta Academy are supportive of the Town Council putting the site to good use BUT we are still waiting for a decision from the County Council – we will keep trying.

PLANNING DECISIONS Application No: 19/00866/ VOC

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Application No: 19/01280/ FUL.

Application No: 01059/OUT

Proposal: Demolition of two dwellings and erection of twenty-six new dwellings, with construction of a new road.

Location: Land at Common Lane, Harworth.

Location: Land at Sunny Nook Farm, Blyth Road, Harworth Proposal: Vary Conditions 3,4,9,10,12 and 13 of Planning Application 15/00971/OUT. To refer to updated Application Package, including revised Parameter Plan, Illustrative Masterplan and site Access Plan – Outline Application for an Employment Park comprising up to 235,000 sqm of B1(c), B2 and B8 uses and Ancillary Development (EIA Development). Result: Grant.

Location: Land Rear of Grange Farm, Blyth Road, Harworth Proposal: Outline Application with some matters reserved (approval being sought for access) for Residential Development for up to 199 dwellings (Resubmission of 18/00903/OUT) Result: Refuse

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Harworth & Bircotes Town Council - DECEMBER 2019 To Make You Smile: A Visitor in the Night I learned the importance of home security the hard way, so now I have alarms on my bungalow (and shed), C.C.T.V. and security lights, though the lights are sometimes triggered by four-legged creatures of the night.

At 4am one morning recently in November – yes, I am an early riser – I followed my usual routine: put on the kettle, put coffee in my cup, and then slightly opened the back door whilst waiting for the kettle to boil. I looked at the night sky – if I can see the seven stars in the Plough I know there aren’t any clouds (did you know these are the brightest starts in the constellation Ursa Major?) I then checked if the hedgehogs had eaten the food I had put out, because I’m watching for signs of hibernation.

Suddenly, the security light switched on. I stood perfectly still, frozen in amazement as a creature walked straight past me, staring determinedly ahead at the 5ft fence it then so easily jumped over. So, what was it? A cat, a dog?

No, it was a fox, something I certainly didn’t expect to see in my back garden!

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This is the closest I have ever been to this creature, and his bright coloured coat and white tip on his tail could be clearly seen. Though I suspect he was out to create trouble, I had to momentarily admire this smart ‘night bandit` who can wreak such havoc…but then, maybe we should expect to see more ‘urban foxes` in our Town as their natural environment continues to disappear under housing sites!

JUNE EVANS - CHAIRPERSON SHEENA DEAN SANDRA JAMES STEVE BARNS JANET FLYNN ROZ JONES ANITA SMITH LYNNE SCHULLER GILLIAM WRATTEN SONIA ARMSTRONG BEVERLEY FEAR MIKE DOBSON

The Town Council wishes all residents a Happy Christmas and New Year.

June Evans

Chair H&B Town Council

MRS W DAVIES - OFFICER TO THE TOWN COUNCIL MRS K TARBURTON - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & FUNDING MANAGER YOU CAN CONTACT THE COUNCIL OR COUNCILLORS BY: WRITING TO: HARWORTH & BIRCOTES TOWN COUNCIL TOWN HALL, SCROOBY ROAD, BIRCOTES, DN11 8JP TELEPHONE: 01302 759037 EMAIL: ENQUIRIES@ HARWORTHANDBIRCOTESTOWNCOUNCIL. ORG.UK WEBSITE: WWW. HARWORTHANDBIRCOTESTOWNCOUNCIL. ORG.UK CONTACT NUMBERS FOR: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 0844 9808080 BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL 01909 533533 A1 HOUSING 0800 590542

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Saturday Craft kid’s club

Please come along to our new exciting children’s craft activities every Saturday aimed at 5 to 10 years old

Ancestry

Come and join our ancestry group and we will show you how to research your family history… next meeting… Monday 9th December 2019 10-11.00 am

Free e-magazines, all your favourites: Hello, Elle, BBC Good Food, House Beautiful, Top Gear and 100’s more. Call in for details and start to save money today!

Hooked on Tuesdays Enjoy some crochet and knitting, etc. Learn new skills or perfect the ones you have. Bring along your friends and make a morning of it. Every Tuesday at 10.00 E-resources Inspire subscribe to a number of online services which you can access for free from computers in Nottinghamshire libraries. You can also access most of these services from home, but you will require your library membership details.

E-resources available to you are: Universal skills, Life in Britain, Theory Test Pro, Which?, Ancestry, e-Audio, e-Books, e-Magazines, e-Newspapers and many more. Become a member of the library for FREE and enjoy all these resources for FREE.

REMEMBER YOU CAN ENJOY FREE WIFI (at the library) IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY.

Archery Beginners Course – starts 11th January 2020 T 6 week course on Saturdays 12noon-2pm £60 for adults £50 for under 18’s (min age 8 years) All equipment provided Interested?

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LI O NS in Bircotes & Harworth President George Collier and all your local Lions would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

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YES, we have introduced a tracker this year so you can see Santa’s Sliegh progress around Bawtry, Bircotes, Harworth, Loversall, Rossington, Tickhill, Wadworth and Woodfield.

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Santa will also be making his yearly excursion to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The hospice cares for children and young adults whose lives are sadly just too short. It is a ‘home from home’ for families facing the toughest of times. The staff and volunteers help create magical family memories.

Can you help us?

We will be taking Santa around the district, starting on the 9th December. Could you spare a couple of hours to help collect donations on any of the dates listed?

If so, please call Ken Green on 01302 859225 or Peter Booth 07977 205501 to discuss

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The draw will be made at 9pm at the Carpenter’s Arms Tickhill on the 17th December. We hope to see you there.

If you would like to get involved or if you think we may be able to help you or a community project please get in touch.

Call in to Bawtry’s Pub, at Bawtry 3rd December 8.30pm to have an informal chat.

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Carpets & Flooring Carpets Carpets Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Children’s Activities The Kidz Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chiropodist / Footcare Susan Thomas Home Footcare Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cleaning Splash Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Council Harworth & Bircotes Town Council . 32 Country Store Torne Valley Farm & Country Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 21 Electrical Services CLW Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 D M Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fireplace Showroom Harworth Heating Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Food & Drink Tickhill Country Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Funeral Services Deys Family Funeral Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 W E Pinder & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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