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to the OCTOBER 2013 edition of Harworth & Bircotes Today as october arrives, i usually have to consider putting away my sandals and pulling on my winter boots. My problem this year, is that i threw away more than one pair of very old boots at the first signs of spring – my way of ensuring that i would definitely have new ones this year, but now that means i am going to have to make a rare shopping trip and a successful one at that, before ~ albert Camus i can wear boots this year, and i am beginning to regret that now! i have a feeling that my winter coat situation may be similar – i must learn not to be so ruthless during my spring clearouts!

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there are just 2 more magazines before Christmas now!

So if you need to communicate details of Christmas events, or get your Christmas advertising campaign underway then now is the time to contact me.

The November magazines will be delivered from 25th october and anything you would like including, should be with me

by Friday 11th october.

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The Patient Participation Group of the Tickhill & Colliery Surgery • appointments for the Flu Clinics are now available to be booked.

Tickhill on Saturday 28 September and Colliery Surgery on Fridays’ 4 and 11 October.

Changes to immunisations Introduction of Rotovirus Vaccine for Infants from July 2013 – 2 doses Flu Vaccine for all 2 and 3 year olds Shingle vaccine for 70 and 79 year olds from September 2013 with a catch up programme at some stage for 71 to 78 year olds.

Meningococcal C (Men C) vaccine – second dose to move from 4month old infant to 14 year old children at school.

The Pertussis (whooping Cough) programme for pregnant ladies continues until March 2014. Pregnant ladies are encouraged to give their unborn baby immunity to a disease which can be fatal to new borns.

There is a National and European problem with accessing TYPHOID vaccine for travel. Nurses can give self-help guidance.

around the community. Tel 01709 580543. We held an information session in conjunction with The Alzheimer’s Society on Wed Sept 4th 2013 at Harworth Town Hall which was deemed by all present to be extremely worthwhile and informative.

• Be clear on Cancer National Lung Campaign If you have had a cough for 3 weeks or more, tell your doctor!

Wasted medicines cost the NHS £3oo million every year. Studies show that between 30%-50% of people don’t take their medicines as recommended and over 70% of admissions to hospital for adverse drug reactions are avoidable.

Tickhill and Colliery Practice give out about 55,000 prescriptions a year.

• The Tickhill and Colliery Practice has been re-approved as a GP Training Practice for the next 5 Years. Please welcome dr Jennifer Collins and dr abid Bashir who are in their final year of training to become GPs started with the practice until august 2014.

• What to expect from your doctor: a guide for patients A GMC information booklet is available to download

• doncaster Breatheeasy support Group Provides support and information for people living with a lung condition and for those who look after them. They are seeking new members. Tel 07580 365679

• Partially sighted society Provides high quality information, advice, equipment and clear print material for the benefit of people with visual impairment. Tel 0844 477 4966

• GPs will face ofsted style inspections overseen by a new chief inspector of general • dementia Friends Programme practice This is a National Initiative being • action needed to improve run by the Alzheimer’s Society to medicines use and reduce waste train volunteers to spread the word 4 4

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• Care.data service – Patient confidentiality - Please be aware that The BMA supports the use of medical data for secondary uses such as medical research and designing integrated medical services but also recognises the importance of confidentiality.

The BMA has therefore negotiated the right for patients to object to the use of their confidential data for secondary uses. Let reception know if you wish to opt out.

• Tuberculosis Rates in the UK remain amongst the highest in Western Europe.

• Warning A number of unlicenced Traditional Chinese Medications (TCMs) have been found to contain dangerously high levels of lead, mercury and arsenic.

• responses to questions asked These have been discussed and the answers will appear next month

• The PPG aGM On Wed Oct 9th 2013 6.15pm at Harworth Town Hall, next to the Medical Centre.

All patients are eligible to attend.

You can contact us at tickhillandcollieryppg@yahoo. comor via either surgery.

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Visit the PANTRY

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Browse around our bookstall, Meet your friends for a chat or read the newspapers

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Be S u r e o f a Wa rm Welc ome!

Harworth & Bircotes Tenants & Residents Association

There’s not a lot to report from our last meeting.

Nott’s CC reported that there is to be big budget cuts through out Nottinghamshire These cuts will also impact on local communities so this is the time for us all to do our bit, let’s stop dumping our rubbish in the local woods and lay-bys, let use the litter bins provided by the Town Council, this may only be save a little amount of money but a little is better than nothing.

Why not come and join us on Tuesday Afternoons 2pm-4pm at the Devonshire Road Community, bring your knitting or sewing and have a cup of tea and a chat, or have

you got a skill you would like to share with others.

The next meeting of the group will take place on Tuesday 1st October, starting at 10.30 am, at the Devonshire Road Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along, help us to make Harworth/ Bircotes an even better place to live, and maybe make new friends and learn some new facts in the process.

Refreshments are available and a raffle will usually take place. We would particularly welcome anyone from an ethnic minority, or younger people with fresh new ideas.

– so please come and join us.

Chair Judy Turner; vice Chair Margaret ingram; Committee Jane vernon secretary Lynda ridgway. T

BAWTRY Thursday 3.30pm & 5.30pm Bawtry Hall Conference Centre Nicky: 07779 274468 www.slimming-world-retford-bawtry.co.uk CARLTON-IN-LINDRICK Tuesday 5.45pm & 7.30pm The Parish Centre, Church Lane Caroline: 07860 119208 carolineannehill@hotmail.com

HARWORTH & BIRCOTES Wednesday 5pm & 7pm Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall Danielle: 07850 285590 danielleelliottsw@yahoo.co.uk

TICKHILL Thursday 7.30pm The Parish Room, Northgate Christine: 07825 686437 ROSSINGTON Monday 9.30am Rosary Hall, Skipworth Gardens Jackie: Tel 07834 987753

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Arts Review & what’s going on - OCTOBER 2013

KeL eLLioT iN CoNCerT Kel is

a singer songwriter with the unusual distinction of being a double bass player. Her songs are upbeat, lyrically optimistic and musically infectious. A sassy jazz singer, Kel’s performances are packed with humour, irony and a touch of mischief, with songs representing a modern approach to jazz and blues , drawing on influences as diverse at Ella Fitzgerald and Bonnie Rait. Her band comprises guitar, keyboard and percussion - I have seen this band and highly recommend it to you… they are brilliant. £8.50 adult £4 child.

Bircotes Town Hall saturday 12 october tickets 01302 752515 / 752642 or call into the hall

TiCKHiLL MUsiC soCieTY Friday 18 october eloisa –Fleur Thom and Mark austin at St Mary’s School

and a fund –raising social at Tithes Lane Friday 25 October at 8pm Book Binding in the Modern World- by Mandy Keating. www.tickhillmusicsociety

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Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery, 26 october, 23 November,14 december 11.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 – 16.00. Fees per workshop are £7.50

waged or £5 concessions. Please note that tickets for life drawing sessions now need to be purchased in advance from Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery,Chequer Road. Tickets for life drawing sessions can be returned for a refund up to a week before the date of the event. The Museum provides a limited range of materials but please feel free to bring your own. These sessions are open to beginners and experienced artists alike. Instruction available from Neil McGregor. open art exhibition 19 october to 7 december – Go and buy your Christmas presents at the gallery! A hugely popular show with a huge amount of work – painting, sculpture and craft -mostly for sale .

www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums CasT in doncaster a huge amount

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viLLaGe veNTUres is back for a new season of professional work touring the backwaters of Nottinghamshire into Church, village and Town Halls across the County. This scheme run by the County Council with financial support from Arts Council England ( paid for by your lottery tickets) brings music and theatre in all genres to the doorstep for about half the price of a ticket in a theatre. The shows are very varied but all are high quality work performed by artists committed to getting their work to their audiences.

This month close to here will be Kel Elliot In Concert at Bircotes Town Hall Saturday 12 October, Trio Manouche at East Markham Sunday 20 October and The Hormonettes Go Into Orbitt at Gringley on the Hill Friday 25 October pick up the program booklet from the library, look out for the posters and flyers or visit www.villageventures.org.uk

Working energetically in terracotta, Edgar created portrait sketches of these figures, capturing a particular moment in the history of sculpture.

HarLeY GaLLerY at Welbeck

George Hardy’s wonderful exhibition Face to Face until 3 November

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Friday 18 october at the octagon in sheffield – an Evening with Chris

Bonnington Sir Chris is Britains best know mountaineer and one of the most successful expedition leaders in history £14 / £18 01142565656

to Hall Cross School main entrance) Terry Chipp painting exhibition until 12 October and Brandon Lodge 19 October until 23 November -

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CUPoLa GaLLerY in Hillsborough - Powering the Landscape a painting

nights ahead at the Wesley Centre 4th Oct - Peter Donegan plus support from The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican - £10/8 -

for further information – email – info@brevonart.com

exhibition taking landscape at face value, warts and all by Liz Churton until 13 October 18 October to 17 November Glittermoth Grotto by Rachael Boddington

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Sculpture Park now until 03 November For his Sculpture Series, artist Jon Edgar extended invitations to a variety of people associated with British sculpture.

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THe roCK at the Wesley centre in Maltby as usual some great

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11 October - Friday Live for a Fiver with Louise Jordan plus + Raymond Greenoaken -

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18th October - FOS Brothers (duo) plus support from Sam Wright -

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KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY 31st October, 4-7pm £1 per tickets

ADULTS HALLOWEEN PARTY with disco and a local band Friday 1st November

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Season now in full swing The football season is now finally in full swing for all of our teams and it’s one that all of the management from the Juniors through to the senior teams are looking forward to.

It’s certainly been a busy time and the 1st team at the time of writing are 6 games in and 5th in the table, its been a bit inconsistent but this is to be expected with so many new faces and some not so new.

The club are delighted that good local talent has returned in the shape of Ryan Pacskowski, Martyn Gee and Greg Archer, with Lewis Hilton also returning and young talent like Makenzie Tomlinson breaking through the village has not been so well represented in years and we are beginning to see an upturn in people coming through the gate which is great to see.

With the improved facilities and good local young talent playing we are hoping word will spread and more will return, the strength of the squad will also improve the reserves and the 3rds so optimism is high but we must make sure the hard work is done out on the pitch because without hard work the talent and optomism is worthless.

We are also delighted to announce new Shirt sponsors for the 1st team in Local firm Lifting Support services,

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we are always trying to forge links with local businessses and was over the moon when approached by Mark Woodward and Steve Grainger (see pic below) We still have lots of work to do though and always on the lookout for other business to support us as we have 3 Saturday sides and 2 on a Sunday as well as 3 Junior sides that all need new equipment and kits etc. If you are a regular reader you will have seen that we work hard on fudraising but we cannot keep milking the same cow and we feel if we get the local businesses behind us as well as the general public we really will be a force to be reckoned with, if

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Its great to have the Juniors start their respectice seasons as well, if any readers have kids interested in getting involved at under 12’s, 13’s and 16’ level then get in touch as the managers are always looking to get new players interested and we welcome allcomers. 1 fixture for you all to get in your diarys is Wednesday the 9th of October as the 1st team will be facing Frickley Athletic in the FA Sheffield County Senior, they are the cup holders and three leagues above so we need your support on what is sure to be a great night for the club. T

as ever you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ HCiFC and Pitch Hero By entering Harworth Colliery FC, regards Jonathan Wilson

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Improving dementia care in Doncaster – work with us We all know someone who has or will have some form of memory loss, whether this is diagnosed as being dementia or not. Our aim is to work with local people like you, to provide a better understanding of what it means to live with memory loss: whether this is you, a neighbour, friend or relative.

In Doncaster we are developing peer support for people with dementia and their carers, accompanied by our dementia befriending scheme. The aim of both services is to help people achieve a good quality of life and give them the added confidence they need to remain independent in their own home.

We are hoping to work with local shops, businesses, clubs, groups and networks, as well as healthcare professionals to increase the awareness of dementia and the role that everyone can play in helping to support our local community.

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The Late Show Good planning and preparation can make this time of year a dramatic moment in the garden, but if you feel your outside space lacks autumn pizzazz, the work for next year’s spectacle begins right now. You still have time to plant late flowering herbaceous perennials and hardy grasses, both of which have beautiful flowers in bloom right now, but aim to do this at the beginning of the month. experiment with vivid red Helenium such as ‘rubinzwerg’ which look fantastic when planted in front of the biscuit coloured flower spikes of Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, or try the much lower, but no less dramatic double pink flowers of Colchicum ‘Water lily’ towards the front of the border.

another species which offers colour and texture to match this diverse range of plants. As I sit in the autumn garden right now, perched on a cold metal bench, I can admire the wonderful tall arching stems of Stipa gigantea swaying in the gentle breeze. Standing proud since July, this majestic grass will carry on performing until the heavy snow flattens the delicate oat-like flower spikes.

If the subtlety of the grassy flowers are not enough to sustain your need for autumn colour, then try Aster ‘October Skies’ for a splash of late season lilac. The daisy like flowers are produced in abundance over a long period of time, and the great news is that it’s happy growing on dry poor soil in sun or even

part shade. It won’t get much bigger than 45cm tall so doesn’t need staking and the colours seem to intensify as the light levels fall.

As we progress further into the month, the bright yellows, oranges and reds synonymous with October, slowly deepen before fading to a muddy brown. As the aroma of decay intensifies, I notice the evening light fades faster of late, as the autumn sun sets on another gardening day.

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Make chutney from the left over autumn harvest such as pears, apples and carrots.

Stewed and pickled fruit and vegetables make great personalised gifts for Christmas.

Sow broad beans now if you have a light soil or raised beds, and you will have an earlier crop next year. Give them protection with fleece to keep out the worst of the weather

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Move tender plants in to a heated greenhouse, or pot them on and bring indoors Continue to plant spring flowering bulbs including Alliums, Daffs, Crocus and Iris. Delay planting Tulips until next month.

Collect seed from the garden and dry in paper bags. Sow them next spring and if you have too many give them away.

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Tickhill Parish Room Bircotes after seemingly endless weeks of sunshine we should all be feeling enthusiastic and raring to go. september is a time of new beginnings - as all mothers of school-age children will confirm!

Hopefully we are all back into a new routine and looking to fill the darker evenings with new classes and pastimes.

The Parish Room has rested during the summer months, with most of our classes recommencing over the last couple of weeks. Returning on Tuesdays are Nellie Stagles Dance classes. Yoga is also back now, with a new teacher - Sian. Wednesdays see the return of the Francophiles, on the first Wednesday of the month,

Club Woodland Hog Challenge Tickhill running and athletic Club Woodland Hog Challenge on sunday 13th october, Tickhill running Club will be hosting the inaugural Woodland Hog Challenge.

A trail run of approx. 7 miles through the woodland area of Wadworth. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of various categories, plus spot prizes.

Register before 30th September, in order to get the reduced entry fee, and also your share of the hog! A roast hog bap with all the trimmings!

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with many interesting subjects to be covered in the coming months. WI also meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Slimming World’s Thursday night meetings continued throughout the summer - their policy is to have a class 52 weeks of the year, so no excuses for slacking (or snacking!!)

Hopefully Zumba will be returning soon - watch out for more news in November’s issue of Tickhill Today. If you would be interested in attending Zumba in the Parish Room, ring Deborah on 07788 262783, classes do depend on ‘demand’.

Other events in October in the Parish room are: 11th and 25th - John Marsdens Soup Lunch between 12 noon and 1.30pm Tickets, £3, from Kathie Mason or John.

Also on the 11th - we have arranged another Quiz Night - the last one was very popular, so book your place and your pie as soon as possible by ringing Lesley on 07748 326673 17th - YCA Afternoon Tea, from 2pm - 4pm Proceeds in aid of Childrens Diabetes. Please come and support this very worthy cause.

There will be our usual regular coffee morning every Saturday between 10 am and 12 noon. Don’t forget if you have an hour or two spare - even just once a month - we are always looking for volunteers. Ring Noreen for details! (01302 743293).

The Parish Room is a perfect venue for smaller parties (seating for 45 diners at tables or 60 theatre style). Our kitchen is very well equipped and could cater for anything from a proper sit-down meal to a buffet or more casual occasion.

Use of the kitchen, crockery, cutlery, wine glasses, etc., is covered in the cost of £10 an hour (private functions) and £15 an hour for commercial events.

Please ring if you want any further information about booking the Parish room for your ‘event’. i will be pleased to show you round our lovely Grade ii listed building. Janice Birkinshaw - 07840 419763. T

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Come along every Saturday and do some colouring or craft activities 10 am - 12 noon

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Join us on a Friday morning after taking the kids to school and you can enjoy an informal hour of knitting and chatting. A selection of the latest chic-lit book’s for you to borrow. Free cup of tea/coffee. Please ask staff if you are interested in joining us (Tel 742384) (Time: 9 am - 10 am)

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Antiques Study Group The antiques study group meet in the New Hall every Tuesday afternoon from october to easter. The first one this year takes place on Tuesday 1st october.

Led by Peter Young a retired Antiques and Fine Art Auctioneer and valuer For lots more information and details of the syllabus and activities visit www. antiquesclass.com or contact Peter Young on 01777 816609. T

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From the Priority setting Meeting held on July 3rd 2013 the three local priorities have been identified from feedback received from the community by the priority survey forms regarding issues of greatest concern and issues the public wanted the safer Neighborhood Team to tackle.

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Priority 1 : anti social Behavior Priority 2 : vehicle Nuisance Priority 3 : environmental issues The Next Priority Setting Meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd October 2013d July 2013 at 2pm at the Harworth Town Hall.

Thursday September 5th (10am) at Harworth Parish Hall,Scrooby Road Thursday September 19th (4pm) at Library, Scrooby Road. T 20 20

POLICE REPORT incidents of note

1st August 2013 to the 31st August 2013 Burglary Dwelling Burglary Other Criminal Damage Vehicle Crime Theft Other

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a Male from the Harworth area has been charged with variety of offences of Criminal damage, drink driving, No insurance and other driving offences during an incident on 13th July 2013 in arundel Walk are Harworth.

The male is due to appear at Worksop Magistrates on 11/09/2013 to enter a plea. a Male from the Harworth and Bircotes area has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for offences of possession with intent to supply class B drugs x 2 and other offences including domestic violence and criminal damage.T a rare raleigh Banana road Bike was stolen from an address in Harworth that was being used by the elderly owner to complete charity bike rides. The bike was stolen from the secure garden overnight; on police advice the owner distributed around Harworth several flyers with a photograph of the bike, a contact number and an offer of a reward.

Through community spirit and good will not only was the bike returned the very next day by a local resident, but also when the reward was offered it was refused by the person returning the bike (I would like to make the point that the person returning the bike is not responsible for its theft).

To the person who returned the bike who wishes to remain anonymous, you know who you are - thank you for returning the bike to a very happy owner. The owner was overwhelmed with the support and assistance from residents of Harworth and Bircotes in retrieving his bike. T

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Crime activity in the area into using force but these are getting fewer, there have also been a couple of reports of vehicle number plates being stolen.

There has been an increase in activity around vehicle crime over the past month and in particular Theft from Motor vehicles. Unfortunately the majority of these crimes have been committed on vehicles that have been left insecure. offenders are actively trying vehicle doors and boots to vehicles during the night and mostly only stealing from vehicles if they have been left insecure. Notts Police are advising residents to be extra vigilant when parking vehicles up to ensure they are secure and no valuables on display when left secure. There have been a few incidents where community vehicles have been broken

There has also been an increase in the number of Burglary Dwellings reported in the past month.

In response Notts Police have run some operations in the area where plain clothes officers have been patrolling the area on foot and in plain cars during the evenings and through the night. These officers have been supported by extra uniformed police officers patrolling the area during the night. There have been some successes where 3 to 4 persons over a period of 2 nights were arrested for going equipped and burglary.

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Tickhill Lions Club This year’s fundraising bonfire and fireworks extravaganza will be organised jointly with the Tickhill Cricket Club and held on saturday the 2nd November on the cricket field on alderson drive. The bonfire will be lit at 5-30pm with two superb firework shows to follow. The first display will start at 6-00pm with the second after a short interval at approximately 6-45pm. entrance is free but donations are encouraged, and as ever, all the proceeds will go towards deserving causes within the local community and around the world.

The Cricket Club bar will of course be open so bringing your own cans etc. will not be allowed.

Novelties and glowsticks will be available for the kids (big and small) and the Cricket Club will be organising a barbeque so don’t have too much tea.

This is a family friendly event and whilst noisy, the bangs will not be over the top. The firework display will be on the playing area with excellent visibility all round the boundary so young children will be able to find somewhere with a good view.

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Harworth & Bircotes Town Council - OCTOBER 2013 Fancy A Bike Ride?

This Council has been approached about a possible cycling event next July. it is intended to have a Tommy simpson 100 mile cycle ride (not a race) for adults, starting and finishing in Harworth. The route will pass through Bassetlaw, Lincolnshire and south Yorkshire, and apparently was well known to Tommy.

It would be organised by Cycling Weekly, a well known publishing company in the sporting world.

This ‘Cyclosportive’ event will be held on Sunday 13th July 2014, the anniversary of his death. It will be open to the public, and will have some cycling celebrities in attendance. The role of this Council will be to provide basic facilities such as refreshments and toilets, plus parking will be needed for more than 1000 cars. Cyclists from all over Britain are expected to participate. This has to be good news for local businesses.

I will keep you updated on progress.

The Local Environment: Doing Our Best for Flora and Fauna an expert from Nottinghamshire County Council recently visited our Town – we particularly wanted environmental advice for the newly-acquired pond - and he has sent an in-depth report to Council, and interesting reading it is, too.

With regards to a wildlife-friendly pond, he advised that:-

• Ensure one third of the pond is left as open water, though some dense pond vegetation is needed for tadpoles and invertebrates • A good variety of plants around the pond attracts small animals and invertebrates; keep vegetation continuous to the bank-edge so that wildlife can enter the pond under cover • A couple of logs sloping into the water will encourage dragonflies, and act as a hiding place for amphibians and a home to many invertebrates.

He also suggested that we should leave a pile of logs and rocks nearby as a nesting place for mammals and possibly grass snakes and slow worms, and have a couple of long grass ‘corridors’ for small creatures to leave the pond at breeding time and when they hibernate.

Why go to all this trouble? Basically we want a wildlife-friendly area of significant interest that local schools can visit and learn about; for this reason Council has applied for a grant for a dipping platform, safety equipment and security fencing.

Safety always has to come first, but we also want an attractive site for the benefit of the community; if there are any interested local people who would enjoy being involved, please let us know.

Award for Motoring Idiot of the Month

1. The driver of a Range Rover, illegally parked on the pavement, decided to reverse out and across the roundabout near the Health Centre. The vehicle moved dangerously close to a mother and her baby in a pushchair. Did he apologise? No; instead he shouted and swore at the lady concerned.

2. A car driver going at speed up Scrooby Road and negotiating the same roundabout suddenly turned left from this roundabout and onto the short access road for one of the shops - seen by many motorists as an extra parking spot.

He had to brake suddenly, just stopping a few inches short of a pedestrian and an elderly lady on a mobility scooter who were on the pavement. The pedestrian, a woman, gave him a right telling off!

3. Or should the prize go to the callow youth driving his black car up Bawtry Road around 60 m.p.h. and overtaking everything else on the road? God help any child or person crossing the road, they wouldn’t have stood a chance.

Perhaps it is too close to call – not only are all three selfish but stupid as well.

Notts. County is looking to install bollards to address the illegal and dangerous practice of parking on the

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community community shop front areas, especially as double yellow lines mean nothing to some drivers, even though there is a free car park opposite. The appearance of a traffic warden has a temporary effect, but the moron factor soon reappears.

Pedestrians should be able to use the pavement in safety. Think about it are you guilty of pavement parking?

Village Ventures This rural and Community Touring Programme has released new dates of live performances across Nottinghamshire.

Look out for Kel Elliott, Harworth Town Hall on Sat. 12th October, 7.30pm. Kel is a feisty singer of the blues and jazz, and I am told that she and her band deliver a very lively, humorous performance.

Tickets cost £8 adults, £4 for children aged 12 or over, and are available from the Town Hall and Community Information Centre.

On 12th December you can see a wonderful performance by the popular Proteus Company of Alice in Wonderland; this is suitable for children from 8 years old, and will be a real treat for all the family.

Tell Me What You Think Last month a session of dog micro chipping was held in Worksop. it was free, available to anyone with a dog, regardless of income. it was so successful that consideration is being given to another session.

What if i persuaded the authorities to hold a session in Harworth – would people come? Tell me what you think about this idea, and remember, dog micro chipping will become compulsory in 2016.

Cleaning the Car Park one saturday last month saw our staff and Town Clerk sweeping and washing down the car park.

They started at 8am before too many cars arrived, and collected piles of cigarette ends, sweet

wrappers and even scratch cards.

This really shouldn’t be necessary, but some people are too lazy to walk to a bin to deposit their rubbish, which of course they don’t intend having in their vehicle.

I think Nottingham City has the right idea – individuals who were caught throwing a cigarette butt on the floor have been fined £650!

My Role as a Town Councillor representing you, the people of Harworth and Bircotes, is the main principle on which i and Town Council members operate. You may not be aware that your Council has something of a reputation across Nottinghamshire as a co-operative, forward thinking and can-do Council; this is possibly why we are the lead Council in the Lengthsman scheme. our success, i believe, is because we promote working in partnership with others, be it County or district Councils, and also with other organisations. Why do we do this? Because we are here to serve you and get the best possible deals we can. Yes, it is frustrating trying to get others to address problems we are not allowed to deal with, and yes, it can take months or even years to get a result – but we keep on trying, and always in a professional manner.

Another reason for our success is that we do not take a political stance at Town Council level; I have no idea which party my colleagues support, apart from the other two Ward Councillors. This Council now gets compliments, visitors and residents have noticed the improvements in the appearance of the Town and the facilities available, but there is still a lot to do:

Currently in the Pipeline • The Police Move into the Community Information Office: we have now received a timetable from Police H.Q. for the build of the extension

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and creation of a designated parking area; hopefully this should be finished by August 2014.

• Housing: last month saw the press release from Jones Homes and Harworth Estates about the proposed build of 118 new houses on Scrooby Road.

Persimmon have now got planning permission to build at the top of Bawtry Road, as does the developer for Hawkins Close.

Airey Houses: B.D.C. have consulted with us about this major rebuilding project.

• A New Supermarket: everyone is asking when will it appear; the answer is I don’t know, but I do believe building will start after Easter 2014.

• Community Assets: the development and hopefully acceptance of a Neighbourhood Plan allows Council to acquire/develop land/ buildings so that they become an asset to the community. Apart from the pond, we are negotiating with B.D.C. to purchase (at a token cost) Snipe Park Wood, and Notts.

County has visited and are looking at small pockets of land to transfer to us; we are chasing District about developing one area of land off Common Lane for use as a play area.

We have considered improving the building on the Tommy Simpson Field for the benefit of the community, but could find no interest from any groups wishing to use it.

To Make You Smile in my early nursing career i trained as a midwife, later i worked in the community as a health visitor, and it was during this latter period that i bought a female kitten from a patient whose longhaired Persian cat had produced a small litter. one day i had to leave my kitten, called Charlotte, with my grandmother – my grandparents were used to cats as before moving to Harworth they had a poultry

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community farm in the country, and cats were a useful deterrent to vermin.

When I called at my grandparents house that evening to collect my hairy feline my grandmother asked “what do you call this cat? You need to change its name – it’s a tom cat!” I was horrified, I couldn’t believe I had been sold a kitten of the wrong sex, and the final insult from grandma was “call yourself a midwife!”

This was indeed a salutary lesson: it taught me that all the qualifications in the world can’t beat practical knowledge and experience. I also learned not to take anything at face value – always check it out.

LIST OF TOWN COUNCILLORS

CLLr Mrs JUNe evaNs Chairman 49 – 51 Bawtry Road, Harworth DN11 8PA Tel: 743239 CLLr david CHaLLiNor vice Chairman 31 Gilbert Road Bircotes DN11 8DL Tel: 750969 CLLr BriaN LeTHerLaNd 7 Common Lane, Harworth DN11 8LW Tel: 744345 CLLr sTeve BarNs 133 Scrooby Road, Bircotes DN11 8AD Tel: 750256

Incidentally, ‘Charlie’ had a very happy life as a neutered male and reached the age of seventeen.

June Evans Chair of the Council

CLLr BoB TUrNer 35 Beech Road, Harworth DN11 8JD Tel: 746830

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CLLr Mrs JaNeT FLYNN 14 Festival Ave, Harworth DN11 8HF Tel: 751628

The Town Council has taken ownership of the new Town Pond located on Blyth road.

The area will become a haven for wildlife.

The Town Council gratefully acknowledges the kind donation of this new asset by UK Coal.

Steve Bowman Executive Officer All Saints Church

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useful numbers SERVICES Police Station (non urgent). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Electricity - Emergency. . . . .0800 056 8090 Gas - Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 111 999 Severn Trent - Emergency. .0800 783 4444 BT Faultline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 800 151 Floodline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 9881188

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL - Worksop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01909 533 533 - Retford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01777 706741

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - Worksop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01909 533533 - Retford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01777 702681

SOCIAL SERVICES - Worksop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01909 533533 - Retford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01777 716161 Sure Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07971 307334 Tenants & Residents Assoc . .01302 746439 Town Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01302 759037 Youth & Community Centre 01302 743914 BCVS - Retford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01777 869718 BCVS - Worksop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01909 476118

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Traveline - info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0870 6082608 Chris’s Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07764 141228

HEALTH Doctors - Colliery surgery . . . 01302 741860 Doctors - Oakleaf Surgery . . . 01302 741820 Doctors –Dr Raheem. . . . . . . . 01302 741840 NHS Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 46 47 Hospital - Bassetlaw . . . . . . . . 01909 500990 Hospital - Doncaster. . . . . . . . .01302 366666

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES ETC Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . .01909 473561 Bircotes Pre-School . . . . . . . . . .01302 759222 Harworth CofE Primary Sch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01302 742477 North Notts College . . . . . . . . .01909 504504 Serlby Park School . . . . . . . . . . . 01302 742535 St Patricks RC Primary Sch . . . 01302 743145

GROUPS & SOCIETIES Fellowship of the Services. . . 01302 742108 Rotary Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01302 535165

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