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the December 2015 edition He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.

Roy L. Smith The Christmas issue already and the last magazine of 2015. It doesn’t seem like a year has passed since I was last writing my Christmas magazine introduction!

Once again I am totally disorganised, not a present has been bought, nor a card written, and although I bought my Christmas cards back in August, I have no idea where I put them! Never mind it will all get done, it always does.

As always I will be trying to support my local shops in the run up to Christmas. Details of many such shops and services can be found within these pages and I am sure that all of them appreciate you considering local companies not just at Christmas but all through the year. Finding ways of diverting even just a tiny bit of your spend to Independents is an excellent way of ensuring that our local communities retain their individuality and that we have a large choice of local shops and services for years to come.

I am looking forward to relaxing and spending some quality time with my family for a few days between Christmas and New Year, and I am very lucky that I am able to do this. I know that there are a great many people who will be working hard throughout Christmas keeping our hospitals open, caring for our elderly, serving in our armed forces, keeping public transport running and providing numerous other essential services.

The January 2016 issue will be delivered to you late December. If you would like to have something included in this, please make sure details are with me

by Thursday 10th December. December is the month that I squeeze a month’s work into 3 weeks while also preparing for Christmas and my calendar for December is already filling up with extra social events and annual commitments, so once again I do ask that you endeavour to get your items to me on time.

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

Enjoy the seasonal festivities and I will be back in a months’ time with your first magazine of 2016!

Best wishes, Paula x

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With the deadline for Primary School Applications fast approaching on the 15 January, we invite you to come and view Misson Primary School and consider us as a choice for your child. We welcome families from a wide area and we have an open door policy, visit us at a time that suits you and see the school in action.

With small year groups averaging 15, Misson offers a unique small school setting for your child. Rated consistently Good by Ofsted, we focus not just on teaching and learning, but on those other ‘special things’ that make up childhood. Pantomime visits, swimming lessons, music and gardening club are all part of our school life and just as important to us as formal education.

But don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Step through our doors and feel the warmth of our school. See the older children nurture the youngest and experience the happy place that is Misson Primary School.

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THE PLANS ARE IN CALLING ALL MISSON RESIDENTS – HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE MISSON MILL REDEVELOPMENT. Influencing the redevelopment of Misson Mill During the past two months members of the Misson Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group have met with Bassetlaw District Council Planning Department, the current Misson Mill Landowner and his representatives to discuss a joint approach to the redevelopment of Misson Mill. Members of the Steering Group outlined the conclusions that had arisen from the consultations with Misson School, Misson Young People and the local community including; • Retain and enhance business opportunities – particularly small businesses • An opportunity to improve the approach to the village when travelling from Austerfield • Make the corner of the site safer for traffic and pedestrians – create a landscape feature, wide landscape and the pavement set back into the site • Incorporate Retail/Café/Community Hall to serve businesses and general public • Groups of Housing plots to be set back from the road maintaining a rural density • Create a central green space – breaking up the housing plots and different styles – avoid one large mass of similar design of housing • Ample car parking for more than one car per residential plot Following the meeting the architect attended a Steering Group meeting and presented three proposals for discussion. A further proposal was tabled by the Steering Group that also incorporated all of the requirements summarised above

An opportunity to influence the new development

developed further and to comment on all of the options presented. An open day has been arranged for Sunday 6th December 2015 between 11am and 3pm in Misson Community Centre.

Members of the Steering Group will be there to answer any questions and to describe each of the options.

Over 80 people attended the last meeting and as it is such an important section of the Neighbourhood Plan we are hoping more people will attend and vote. It has been agreed with the landowner that whichever option is preferred will be worked up further and form the basis of redevelopment.

Are we there yet?

The Steering Group has been working on the plan for over twelve months and during that time has consulted with as many people as possible resulting in a basis for future planning policy for the parish of Misson. During the next six months the draft plan will be presented to Bassetlaw District Council to be examined and then the conclusions put to each business and Parishoner in Misson to vote upon its implementation and set the planning framework for Misson for the next twenty years.

At a time when Government is setting so much new legislation it is a welcome opportunity for the local community to determine their own future for the evolution of Misson. If you would like any further details contact David Hobson on 01302 710680 or dhobson@hobsonhague.co.uk

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Bawtry Garden Club Our November meeting was an informative slide show on ‘wild flowers’, by Kevin Gilfedder from Austerfield. We were shown pictures of some rare species of wild flowers, photographs of his own wild flower garden and finishing with photographs of an initiative by Doncaster Council of wild flower areas around the town.

At our meeting on Tuesday 1 December 7pm, at Bawtry Methodist Church Hall, we will be making a table decoration, Members to bring their own container, and everything else required can be purchased on the night at a small cost. For further information, please contact our secretary, Sylvia, on 01302 719015.

For your diary: We are planning to hold a Garden Show on Saturday 10 September, 2016, open to the residents of Bawtry and the surrounding areas.

Classes will include garden produce, home baking, crafts, etc.

Does anyone remember the ‘Croft & Craft Shows held in the 1980s and 90s? If anyone has a trophy from the last show in 1997, or would like to share their memories of these shows, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Chairperson, Liz on 01302 719121, or Sylvia on the number above. T

BAWTRY METHODIST CHURCH Things going on in December; Saturday 5th December Coffee Morning With Cake stall etc, Coffee & Mince pie 50p Wednesday 9th December Drop In Christmas Dinner 12noon Thursday 10th December - 7.00am An evening of Carols with the Salvation Army Band & Songsters Sunday 20th December - 10.30 am Carol Service led by Rev Frank Okai-Sam Friday 25th December - 10.30 am Christmas Day Service led by Mrs Pam Barrar All enquiries to Pam on 01302 711138. T

Co-operative Charity Christmas Concert Featuring Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers and Hatfield Brass Band Saturday 19th December 2015 @ 7.00pm Minster of St George, Doncaster DN1 1RD

Ranskill Nursery Christmas Fair 5th December 2015 10am – 1pm Cherry Tree Walk, Ranskill, Retford, Notts. DN22 8LH Nearly New Sale and Christmas Gifts £5 per stall + a donation to our raffle Also:Santa’s Grotto • Cake Stall Christmas Raffle • Refreshments To book a table or for more information, please phone Natalie on 07519269424 T 8

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“The Oven Gloves Are Off!” The Misson Community Action Group welcomed the Lancashire Nanas on October 24th for a peaceful rally held the proposed fracking site in Misson Springs in support of the community’s fight against fracking. The Nanas later gave an inspiring presentation at the village Community Centre. A recent survey showed that 82% of Misson residents are against the development.

The gathering was well represented by Frack Free groups from all over Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and Lancashire.

The Nanas are a determined group of people that stand up for what they believe in and visibly object to projects and industries such as fracking that could harm communities and the environment.

from the traffic, drilling noise, vibration and lighting. If the site eventually develops into full scale fracking and gas production then there are major concerns regarding the safety of the principal aquifer nearby that provides a large area of the East Midlands and Doncaster Borough with its drinking water. Air pollution and the possibility of leaks and spillage of contaminated wastewater may have drastic effects on the surface groundwater supplying the aquifer and surrounding agricultural farmland. There is increasing evidence emerging in research and reports that fracking represents a significant risk to public health and the environment

Misson Community Action Group and other Frack Free Groups in the area have a determined and A planning application submitted by IGas Energy focused campaign to defeat any plans of IGas or any other fossil fuel company gaining a foothold. for 2 exploratory wells in Misson will soon be They do not want to be living in the middle of validated and open for public consultation. a gas field in the future with the potential long The proposed wells would be drilled on term hazards that may pose. As one Nana said, the old Rocket Site, 125m from the Misson “We are just ordinary people but could not stand Carr SSSI which is owned and maintained by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and is home to an by and see our grandchildren’s future being extraordinary array of wildlife, many of which are ruined by emissions from dirty fracking fuel”.

They urged the population to stand together and listed in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan send in objections as soon as the application was The recent identification by IGas of a further published. site on Tinker’s Lane in Barnby Moor means For further information contact: that with the previously drilled Daneshill site and the one proposed in Misson, there will be 3 Frack Free South Yorkshire potential fracking and coal bed methane sites www.frackfreesouthyorkshire.co.uk within a 6 mile radius of Bawtry. Following the Bassetlaw Against Fracking announcement of the new licensing areas in the www.bassetlawagainstfracking.co.uk UK, huge parts of South Yorkshire are also up for Misson Community Action grabs by oil and gas companies.

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Recipe corner Zuvu Gremolata Crusted Halibut on Beetroot Risotto Serves 2

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Ingredients: 2 x 170g Halibut fillet Salad leaves to serve

1tbsp olive oil

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For the Risotto: 1 rasher of smoked bacon, chopped 1 large shallot, diced 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 150g Arborio rice 50ml white wine 350mi chicken stock 40g peas 2 precooked beetroot, diced

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Create the gremolata by mixing together the chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, half a clove of crushed garlic and grated zest from half a small lemon.

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Add the white wine and reduce over a high heat. Add the hot stock a ladle at a time, to the rice,

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stirring continuously. Allow the rice to absorb the stock after each addition.

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Arts Review

& what’s going on - DECEMBER 2015 HILARY

ideal opportunity to purchase an original Christmas gift. Life drawing: 5 December 11-1pm and 2 - 4pm Concerts: 2 December Josephine Peach (piano) 9 December Max Bilbe (piano) Sophie Bell (horn) 16 December Musicians of Hungerhill School I found myself in the Harley Gallery on a wet Wednesday afternoon during half term, and it was packed with families… an unusual occurrence in an art gallery, the show they were all enjoying was Lego architectural models, including a rather large one of St Pancras. Highly recommended if you have small persons in need of some inspiration!

Harley Gallery Welbeck: Brick City:

by Warren Elsmore. Lego provides a challenging and enjoyable modelling medium. A master of his medium, these fabulously detailed models may contain thousands of pieces. www.harleygallery. co.uk CAST in DonCASTer an interesting and wide variety of work on show to enjoy this month, including, Panto Comedy, theatre and puppetry … my top tip for this month is the brilliant stand-up Mark Thomas Saturday 5 December - it is billed as a mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism, more activism and a dollop of mayhem- he’s brilliant www. castindoncaster.com Bawtry Theatre 5 – 12 December Spring and Port Wine by Bill Naughton – a social commentary on the changing times of the 1960s. www.bawtrytheatre.co.uk Village Ventures this month- at local venues - presents: 03 Dec at 19:30 North & South Wheatley Village Hall Acclaimed historical musicians Blast from the Past present a festive romp through 600 years of Christmas music, songs and stories.

01427 880758 caroletasker@aol.com 06 Dec at 19:30 Lound Village Hall : Bowjangles are a string quartet with lots of action. 01777 818013 www.villageventures.org.uk Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery Wed to Fri 10.00 – 16.30, Sat & Sun 10.30 – 4.15 Exhibition: Open Art until 13th December.

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Art History Lecture: Friday December 11th: ‘All Wrapped Up’ - Festive Images A festive finish to the year as we look at images of Christmas taken from a variety of sources, including paintings by the American artist Norman Rockwell and posters from London Transport & many others. Lectures take place at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery on Chequer Road, starting at 10.30 am and lasting for an hour and a half. Each lecture costs £5 to be paid at the museum reception and includes refreshments. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day and prepare to be educated and inspired. www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums Art at the Deli: a changing exhibition through November and December : Christmas Exhibition of Small Works by a number of artists…… small in size, small in your pocket… at Scicluna Delicatessen and café - just off the Market in Doncaster www.artatthedeli.com Sheffield Theatres through December in the Crucible, as an antidote to the panto, is Showboat, the Lyceum has Aladdin – oh no it doesn’t – well I’m sorry but it does - its panto time….and then in the studio there’s a play about a penguin – suitable for age 5+. Also there is some wonderful music on offer including a celebration of the late, great Peter Cropper… but this one was sold out long ago.www.sheffieldtheatres. co.uk Sheffield Museums Until 12 December at the Millennium Gallery The Cattelain Collection and until 5 June 2016 Ruskin Creativity and Craftsmanship and Sheffield Cutlery on the Map. Until 30 Jan at the Graves The Marzona Collection Until 10 April at Weston Park Secret Egypt and Joe Scarborough: Sheffield through the Ages and The Sheffield Blitz – a display exploring what happened to the museum during the 1940 bombing raid. www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Cupola Gallery Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield. Until 10 January Presents/Presence Christmas is a time of

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Also there is a load of other stuff going on in the theatre at Lakeside including an evening with Carol Ann Duffy, who is unfailingly brilliant live performer. The café there makes the journey worthwhile. www.lakesidearts.org.uk

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Misson & Springs WI The clocks had gone back and the long winter evenings were already setting in, as we met up for our October meeting. This has traditionally been a members’ evening and this time we had decided on a craft theme, giving an opportunity to share skills and think about ideas for Christmas. As always, it was a most agreeable way to spend a couple of hours, and we were all able to take home something we had made - a small felt reindeer to hang on the tree, a napkin rink with a festive theme, a small beautifully decorated gift box and plenty of ideas for turning our Japanese folded patchwork square into quilts or bags, and one member was able to teach another the beginnings of crochet. Anita Love from Phoenix cards had her excellent display of cards and gift wrappings and she joined in with our activities with her usual enthusiasm.

On 25th November, we shall again be having a craft theme, when Sue Hawkmoon from Hawkmoon Crafts in Brigg will work with us demonstrating feltmaking. We do not meet in December but will be ready with a new programme in January, starting with Margaret Byrne from Bawtry talking about her travels in India.

As always, our activities will be accompanied by an endless supply of refreshments, including homemade cake. We always have time for a chat and would love you to join us. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30 pm at the Community Centre, Vicar Lane, Misson; don’t hesitate to turn up, or phone our secretary, Lynda Redfern on 07796975578 for any further information. T

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The next lunch is on Thursday 3rd Dec and on the 17th Dec it is our Christmas lunch Limited numbers on this one so be sure to phone 01302 710415 or Sandra on 01302 711420 to book a place or arrange a free lift, within the Bawtry and Austerfield area. The normal lunch is £5 for 2 course and the Christmas one is £10 for 3 course, including all the festive trimmings . T 16

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Worksop Branch Of The Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Tuesday 15th December 2015 - Christmas quiz A fun evening of nature related quizzes and games . A buffet supper will be provided . Hope you can join us for a little festive spirit .

Our Christmas evening is always a lot of fun.

Whether you come alone, with a partner or friends there will be a warm welcome and a chance to test your nature knowledge in a not too serious way.

This year we are asking you to do a bit of Blue Peter and bring a little creation of your own in the form of a table center piece. A few sprigs of holly some strategically placed pine cones, glittered toilet rolls all held together with some sticky back plastic may just get you first place.

The new season starts on Tuesday 19th January 2016 with a talk from the British Trust for Ornithology including the Garden birdwatch scheme.

Venue: Station Hotel, Carlton Rd, Worksop. S80 1PS Start: 7.30pm Contacts: Su McIlwaine 07530475041. Alvin Green 01909 476276 £1.50 (Non members are always welcome £2.00) www.worksopnwt.org.uk. T

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Tickhill Music Society Friday, 11th December 2015 at 8.00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Primary School Dodici Corde Guitar Duo The Golden Age of the Guitar Seasonal music from the early Romantic repertoire Fees Subscription members for 8 concerts £55* Concession members for 8 concerts £50* Subscription members for any 4 concerts £30 *Pro rata dependent upon joining date Ordinary members pay no membership fee but £10 admission for each of the eight concerts.

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A CHRISTMAS CRACKER OF A SHOW Everton Village Players brings another of its mouth-wateringly good Cabaret Evenings, with great live music, a two course meal and licensed bar. This Christmas book fast to see The Churchfitters - a folk group like no other.

A double bass made out of scrap metal. Heartwrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw.

Foot stomping fiddle mixed with infectious funkrock rhythms.

A selection of favourites from their regular repertoire interlaced with traditional and original festive songs and Christmas carols, this cracker of a show will see Christmas in with a bang and a paper hat-full of surprises, novelties and terrible jokes as well!

You can see The Churchfitters at Everton Village Hall on Sunday 20th December starting at 6.30 pm. This cabaret style evening includes a two course meal and costs £15. To book your tickets, please call 01777 817395. This event is brought to you courtesy of Everton Village Players and Notts Village Ventures. T 18

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community 2015 will be remembered for good and bad reasons. We have seen an increase in animals requiring help and re-homing for various reasons.

This could be that family’s situations alter and they can no longer take care of their animals. Marriage breakups, people going into rented accommodation, losing their jobs when finances then become difficult.

Also people going into hospital. All can contribute to the reasons why we are full to overflowing. However this is becoming really hard for us as we only have so much kennel space If you are considering adopting a family pet please consider your life style and the costs involved, obviously life changes and no-one knows what is around the corner.

This is why for some people it is important to take out pet insurance.

There are some good companies out there, but always check the small print, and always ask if the policy you are interested in is a life policy.

At our Sanctuary we have some beautiful dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, various breeds and cross breeds all looking for their forever loving homes.

Previously I talked about Roxy and Bruno the inseparable dogs that we needed to re-home together, well they have now found 2 special people to love and take care of them. Our staff were very emotional when they went to their new home together. We are told they are doing well and looking forward to their Christmas dinner.

We have quite a few fundraising events going on over the December period. We will be in Doncaster town centre on the 5th and 20th December please come along and say hello. We love to listen to all the stories you have about your pets. We will have some of our residents with us, so we are hoping for dry days.

We are also collecting outside Pets at Home over the North Bridge in December (if it’s cold we will be

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Finding a forever home inside) the staff are always lovely and very welcoming.

A big thank you to the lady that arranged a Pampered Chef Party for us, this was a huge success and a really fun night. There was lots of tasty food to sample and we raised money too which was a bonus.

We hope everyone has a very special fun Christmas, and a big thank you to everyone that donates to our Sanctuary. If you would like to contribute to help keep our Sanctuary open please just look at the website on the first page just click donate, every penny is greatly appreciated. Or if you would like to pop extra black bags, wash powder or washing up liquid in your trolley when you are shopping these are the things we use the most off.

It takes £600 per day to stay open and our vets bills for a year are in excess of £40,000 unbelievable I know but these are the facts.

Can I say a big thank you to our Managers, kennel staff and volunteers that give up most of their Christmas to make sure all our dogs and cats are fed and enjoy their Christmas too.

All it takes now is to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.

Bye for now

Margaret Godley

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Name: Choochy Sex: Female Date into care: Aug 2015 Age: 8 Months Good with dogs: No Good with cats: No Lived with children: Yes Choochy is another stray who had fallen on hard times and was taken in when she was spotted raiding the bins for a meal.

She is a little cat with a huge personality.

Extremely affectionate but with a naughty streak !

She loves to play and is always purring round your feet for a fuss or a game.

Unfortunately she doesn’t like to share and wouldn’t tolerate another cat or a dog in her new home.

If you would like a cat that’s loving but with bags of character then look no further.

Here she is !!!!!

Name: Erin & Ernie Sex: Male Date into care: 24th Nov 2014 Age on arrival: 6 Good with dogs: ?

Good with cats: Only Lucy Lived with children: Yes Both male , 18 months old, Eric and Ernie originally came into care as babies with their Mum and were adopted as youngsters.

They have lived a very happy life with their owners and existing cat, Lucy.

Unfortunately their Mum has had an accident which means that she is unable to care for them any more. It was a heartbreaking decision but one that was best for the boys and Lucy.

Eric and Ernie are very close so a home together is essential. It would be a dream come true if they could all go together. Could you offer these guys the home they deserve?

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Pastor’s Page One of the downsides of living in South Yorkshire is that we are a long way from the coast, the nearest beach being at Cleethorpes which is over an hour away.

However, come Christmas Day I am very thankful that we are so far from the sea. As a church pastor I know I would be bullied if we were in Redcar (100 miles from Bawtry), Lowestoft (165 miles) Brighton (225 miles) or Porthcawl (230 miles). I say bullied because each of these places have a tradition that I would very much not want to join in with; a swim in the sea on Christmas morning, and ministers are often “encouraged” to do that sort of thing.

Now, I know that everyone who takes part in a Christmas Swim says it feels great, not nearly as painful as the thought of it, and that it’s really energising.

They also talk about the happy, community-minded atmosphere with everyone enjoying not only the experience but also the presence of the other crazy people; apparently there is a lot of laughing. Some people find themselves hooked and the early 22

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Christmas dip becomes one of their festive traditions.

As I say, we live a long way from the sea and so I can be confident that my church will not be daring/ bribing/ dragging me to go and join the swimmers. I will be quite happy sitting in my woolly jumper next to a log fire and with a glass of something in my hand.

However, I shall not be doing that before taking part in our most important family Christmas tradition – going to church to celebrate the birth of Jesus. For some people the idea of going to church (I say “church”, in our case we meet in the New Hall) fills them with dread – “How do you dress?” (however you’re comfortable) “Will I look silly?” (no more than anyone else) “Isn’t it really formal and antiquated?” (no, definitely not) – but, almost without exception, visitors leave saying they were very pleased they came; they received a warm welcome, got to sing along to lively, contemporary music and listened to an interesting and engaging talk.

Some of them enjoy it so much they come back again and again.

So, this Christmas morning you are excused from swimming in the sea but I encourage you to go along to church – it’s not nearly as cold as you think.

I wish you a joyful Christmas and a peaceful 2016.

Simon Carter Bawtry Evangelical Church T TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 744278

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St Nicholas Church, Bawtry with St Helena's Church, Austerfield Christmas Services All Age Nativity Service Sunday 20th December at Bawtry 9.30am With the hopeful return of the sheep Carols by Candlelight Services Sunday 13th December at Austerfield 6pm Sunday 20st December at Bawtry 6pm Christmas Eve Midnight Communion at Bawtry 11.30pm

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We urgently need your help! 18 sheep belonging to St. Nicholas Church, Bawtry have escaped! Sightings have been reported in lots of Bawtry shops & cafĂŠs.

Please help the hunt for our wayward woollies. Information sheets can be located in Cherish and the Library and some local schools. Thank you! T

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TIS THE SEASON TO GO SKIING!...

There can be a seasonal slant to the work of a Physiotherapist and the winter months see an influx of skiing related issues. But hitting the slopes doesn’t have to lead to trouble. Here are some tips for a happy trip…

Get SKI fit Even if you are usually fit, it’s important to recognise that you still probably only ski for 1 or 2 weeks a year and you will need to tweak your normal fitness routine accordingly. If your baseline fitness is poor, you really must address this 12 weeks before your trip.

Call on 01302 511755 or email info@blizardphysiotherapy.co.uk Blizard Physiotherapy Limited, Bircotes DN11 8DE

Poor fitness leads to fatigue and fatigue leads to injury. Most skiing injuries occur after 3pm on the 3rd day of a trip – when fatigue reaches a peak.

You need to work on your cardiovascular fitness by doing exercises that increase your heart rate (running/cycling) and on your lower limb strength by doing squats/lunges/step ups.

Treat pre existing injuries If you have any pre existing complaints it is a good idea to deal with these before your holiday. Skiing is unlikely to help!

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Christmas Celebration in the Parish of Christ the King & Holy Family Christmas Eve 6:00p.m.

At Church of the Holy Family, Finningley (The church and parking for parishioners can be accessed through a security barrier which is situated on Fountains Court, Second Avenue, Finningley. Please be aware that the area surrounding the Holy Family Church is designated as being ‘High Security’ and as such, parking is strictly prohibited other than within the designated area for the church).

Christmas Day 10:30a.m.

At Christ the King, Skipworth Gardens, Rossington Parish Representative Telephone: 07432 641946 St Peter in Chains Telephone: 01302 342068

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BAWTRY WI. Well where has the year gone. Our AGM was held on 18th November, more information on the new committee in the next issue, due to deadlines and meeting dates.

The 16th December is our Christmas Party when we have Jordan O Grady coming to bemuse us with his “Close up Magic”.

Subscriptions are due in January but are now gradiated as to what time of year you join. New members (and old ones) are very welcome to come along on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

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Come and find a new outfit for the Winter We also stock some Christian cards, Bibles & gifts.

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Farewell and Moving Forward It was with real sadness on the 16th of October 2015, that parishioners bade farewell to father John MacNamee who retired as Parish Priest after 27 years’ service within Christ the King, Rossington and Holy Family, Finningley. The occasion was marked by a Celebration Mass and presentation, followed by a buffet in the Rosary Hall. The evening was well attended by parishioners, priests, friends, family, staff (past and present) of St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy and also the Rt Rev Ralph Heskett Bishop of Hallam. We all had a wonderful evening and it was a fitting way to wish Father MacNamee a long and happy retirement.

Moving forward the people of the Parish would like to make everyone aware that even though Father MacNamee has retired it is still ‘business as usual’ within our churches and mass times continue as normal: 6:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass at Church of the Holy Family, Finningley.

(The church and parking for parishioners can be accessed through a security barrier which is situated on Fountains Court, Second Avenue, Finningley. – Please be aware that the area surrounding the Holy Family Church is designated as being ‘High Security’ and as such parking is strictly prohibited other than within the designated area for the church).

11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Mass at Christ the King, Skipworth Gardens, Rossington So if you’ve been away for a little while, or are interested

Coffee at Bawtry Library Friday December 11 with a Victorian theme! From 10 until 12 Coffee/tea & cake £1.50 Free refills Raffle & Stalls All welcome!

We have formed a New Support Group in Doncaster for those affected by Diabetes. We held our first meeting Friday 6th November and we are currently forming a committee so that we can organise the group to give as much support as possible and arranging suitable venues and timings etc.

We will be having Healthcare professionals to give advice, nutrition advice, and supporting all the different ways of managing Diabetes . We will be having quiz sessions, keeping fit, recipe ideas, and various other topics. We hope to get the ball properly rolling in the New Year.

Anyone wishing to join the group please ring me, Judy Bowers on 07780472004 or email judybowers@ btinternet.com We would like you all to be involved in the activities and have your say in helping this new group to be a success. T in finding out more about your local Catholic Church why not come and join us, all are welcome!

For parishioners who are unable to attend church and would like to receive the sacraments within their own home, and for any other enquiry, please contact: Parish Representative Telephone: 07432 641946 St Peter in Chains Telephone: 01302 342068 St Peter in Chains Catholic Church, Chequer Road, Doncaster is currently making sacramental provision for this parish. T

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Butternut squash soup with crispy sage leaves (Gluten Free) As autumn is fading and winter is approaching we see a distinct change in our customers eating habits! A sandwich for lunch just won’t cut it anymore, everybody wants something warm and comforting....everybody wants soup!

This is a wonderful time of year for seasonal vegetables which make the most delicious soups.

At little cost and with minimal effort soups are low fat, low calorie option for stuffing our bodies with those vitamins and minerals we need to see us through the long winter nights.

Try the recipe for our butternut squash and sage soup, it is simply devine. Warming and flavoursome

you can make a batch and if there is any leftover you can use a good quality plastic container, which is clearly labelled with the date and contents, and freeze it.

Butternut squash are a favourite of ours. They can be added to stews, pasta, risotto, soups and curries.

To ensure your squash is ripe and ready to use select one which is firm to the touch.

If stored in a cool but not refrigerated place, they will keep for up to two months at a time.

When scraping the seeds from the squash save them and lightly toast them in the oven for a delicious snack. Add salt or cajun spice if you prefer a little flavour.

Mums tip...Butternut squash, cooked plainly makes a great weaning food for babies.

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1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion 1 garlic clove 1 butternut squash (approx 1 kg) desseded and chopped 3 tbsp dry sherry (not essential...don’t panic!)

500ml vegetable stock (Gluten Free if necessary) 1 tsp chopped sage A handful of small whole sage leaves

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Cook them in small batches, removing each one to drain on kitchen paper. These can be made in advance if you require and will keep crisp for several hours.

To serve ensure the soup is piping hot and ladle into bowls, arranging the sage leaves on top and seasoning with black pepper

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Family designs feature on local hospice Christmas cards Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice in South Yorkshire has released a special collection of Christmas cards this year, featuring artwork designed by children and families.

The charity has a range of five designs, two of which were created with the help of renowned Sheffield-based artist, Joe Scarborough.

The hospice su supports more than 200 ch children with life shortening conditions and their families each year.

Packs of ten cards cost £4, including postage.

To buy your Christmas cards, visit www.bluebellwood.org

Support rt Bluebell Wood by shining a light for a loved one this Christmas, and help elp families like Elsa’s.

Elsa Mayor ayor was born in June 2014 and diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type One when she was just eight-months-old. She passed away at Bluebell Wood earlier this year.

Elsa’s mum, Charlotte said: “We had Elsa christened at Bluebell Wood before she passed away and her four-year-old sister Olivia, held a candle. Elsa lit up our lives.

You can light up other children’s lives here by shining a light in memory of a loved one.”

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Retford Ramblers Do you know someone who likes to walk or perhaps is looking to take up a new hobby?

Then why not give them a Ramblers Gift Membership for Christmas.

Ramblers Membership gives access to hundreds of led walks not only in the local area but across the whole of Britain.

The Retford Group of the Ramblers Association is small and friendly and are always pleased to welcome new members.

The current Programme of Walks will end with the Boxing Day Walk which will be a leisurely morning walk in the local area.

Other walks in December are 6th 7 miles around Clayworth, Gringley and Wiseton 13th 6 miles around Shireoaks and Rhodesia 20th is a Wander around Wheatley Further details from Mike (The Secretary) 01427 880984 Or email retford.ramblers@gmail.com T

Bawtry Library Computer skills for carers When: Where:

Wed, 9 December, 10:30 – 12:30 Bawtry Community Library, Doncaster Rd, Bawtry, DN10 6NE Description: Are you a carer interested in learning new computer skills to help you look after others? Doncaster Council’s libraries are running FREE one off courses to help you find out about the online support available to you as a carer and how you can access it. The courses are FREE and can provide you with a chance to learn new skills or refresh existing ones, have a break from caring and meet other local carers. If you require, respite care can be arranged to make it easier for you to attend.

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Tickhill and Bawtry Probus Club 20th Anniversary Luncheon On Thursday 29th November approximately 60 members of Tickhill and Bawtry Probus Club enjoyed a rather long lunch at the Millstone to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary. Probus nationally was founded in the 1960’s but did not come to Tickhill until 1995 as a result of a chance remark overheard by Dennis Healey that there were several clubs for ladies in the town but none for men. Dennis set up a meeting to gauge interest and advertised it in several local papers. Over 40 men turned up and as a result Tickhill and Bawtry Probus Club was founded. 9 out of 10 of the remaining Founder members attended the lunch.

In his speech after the meal, President Bas James said that, unlike some other Probus clubs Tickhill had been successful over the years with a current membership of over 80. Whilst many factors contributed to its success Bas said he thought the main one was that the club had always been a friendly one, always ready to welcome new members, always ready to support members during periods of illness or other difficulty.

The members present heartily endorsed this.

Altogether a very successful day made possible by the efforts of Steve Payne and his team together with the Millstone staff. We thank them all. T

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TICKHILL AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Christmas Float Details Tuesday 8th December Asda Harworth 11am – 4pm Wednesday 9th December Harworth from 5.30pm Thursday 10th December Bircotes from 5.30pm Friday 11th December Rossington Old Village from 5.00pm Saturday 12th December Rossington, Clay Flat Lane from 5.30pm Sunday 13th December Bawtry Forest 10.30 – 2.00pm Monday 14th December Rossington, Radburn Road from 5.30pm Wednesday 16th December Rossington West End Lane from 5.30pm Thursday 17th December Bawtry from 5.00pm Friday 18th December Woodfield Plantation from 5.30pm Saturday 19th December Tickhill Lancaster/Lindrick from 5.30pm Sunday 20th December Doncaster Golf Club Monday 21st December Tickhill Wong Lane from 5.00pm Tuesday 22nd December Tickhill Common Lane from 5.30pm Wednesday 23rd December Tesco Extra Supermarket 10.00am – 4.00pm Loversall 5.00pm Wadworth 6.00pm 38

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Bonfire Night It was great to see so many people attending the bonfire and fireworks at the Cricket Club on 7th November. The record crowd responded brilliantly to the quality of the fireworks and with superb support from the bars, the barbecue and the novelty sales outlets a good time was had by all.

Many thanks to the Cricket Club, the volunteers who helped in the running of the event and everyone who supported the evening with kind donations. We apologise to any local residents who may have had difficulty getting their car off their drive due to poor parking on the road outside – this will be considered in our plans for next year, though there may be little we can do.

Royal British Legion Wreaths were laid following Remembrance Day Services in Tickhill, Wadworth, Harworth, Bawtry and Rossington.

Christmas Draw Tickets for our Grand Christmas Draw are on sale in many shops and pubs around the area. As usual there will be at least 50 prizes including a Wilfreda City Break for 2, a flat screen television, a £100 food hamper and a £100 fuel voucher. The draw will be made at Tickhill Cricket Club at 9pm on December 15th.

If anyone wishes to help on the Christmas Float please contact us via Facebook or our website.

We are also selling Magic Reindeer Food for the little ones to leave out on Christmas Eve. It will be available in Tickhill at KSM, Fentons Butchers, the library and a number of other outlets and look out for it in other local areas!!

President Steve Radford and all the members of Tickhill and District Lions Club would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Update from Councillor

Rachael Blake Alcohol, footpaths and voting with a difference have been just three of the areas that I have been working on this month – more about this later on, but firstly an update on issues that I mentioned in last month’s update. The tree issues that I mentioned last time, following discussions with DMBCs tree team, work to improve certain areas is progressing, with some work scheduled in for the spring for crowning and lifting work.

Bus services in Austerfield and Bawtry

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To progress the lack of a bus service for Austerfield residents, I have met with DMBC’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways. Also, a very important consultation has been launched this month by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, who are looking to form a Doncaster Bus Partnership. The proposals for routes do not affect the current service in Bawtry, or the 127. All bus users are encouraged to complete the questionnaire but is particularly important for Austerfield residents to respond. The questionnaires can be completed online at travelsouthyorkshire.com/dbp or paper copies are available from the Interchange. I have paper copies of the questionnaire and will have them at my surgeries, or I am happy to deliver you a copy if that would be easier. Bus services are important to many people, therefore could you please take the time to complete a questionnaire. There are drop in sessions taking place in December; 9th at the Civic Offices from 2-5 and 10th from 3-6 at Rossington Miners Welfare. The consultation closes on 18 December and paper questionnaires have to be returned by 16 December.

When I was out canvassing before I was elected, the poor state of footpaths at Market Hill was a concern that was raised by many residents. Who has responsibility for maintaining them has been the problem that has not been resolved for many years so I was pleased to join Bawtry Town Councillors and DMBC Highways to agree the process for bringing the pavements up to a proper standard and then agreeing ongoing maintenance. I will keep you updated on how this progresses.

DMBC Funding for voluntary groups Doncaster Council is delighted to announce the creation of the Doncaster Voluntary & Community Support Fund, offering grants up to £30,000 to eligible organisations within the borough of Doncaster. Up until March 2018, the Programme will support the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan priorities by funding suitable third sector projects. For further information please look at the DMBC website or call 01302 736000.

Reinstatement of PACT meetings PACT meetings are residents’ opportunity to meet with South Yorkshire Police (SYP) and partner organisations to raise their concerns and work with the police to agree priority areas for the ward. In our ward, unlike other wards we haven’t had a sit down meeting, instead it has taken the form of a drop in sometimes in a venue other times at Market Hill for example. I was pleased to receive information last week from SYP that a sit down monthly meeting will be held once a month in different locations throughout our policing area. I hope to have details of the meetings in the near future, so will include them in my next update.

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Cumulative Impact Policy for Bawtry This has been included in DMBCs Licensing Policy and is awaiting ratification at Full Council at the end of November.

I will provide further details of what this means in my next update.

Year 6 at Mayflower - Democracy Session This month I spent a lovely few hours with the wonderful years 6’s talking about elections. Some children were candidates, others took on the task as counting agents counting the votes, and another group were the allimportant electorate. Prior to announcing the results the atmosphere was tense, the children and teachers said they had thoroughly enjoyed their experience and the newly elected Councillor and his supporters escorted the grown up Councillor back to the office to say goodbye. Thank you Year 6 for being so interested, interesting and enthusiastic.

My surgeries 2nd Friday of every month - Bawtry Community Library from 10am – 12pm (in the back room) Austerfield – I attend every Austerfield Parish Council meeting and can arrange to see you before or after the meeting and in my next update I will provide information about additional surgeries at the Austerfield Centre.

Tel: 07976896563/01302 710251: Twitter @CllrRachaelB : Email: Rachael.blake@doncaster.gov.uk Thank you for reading this and thank very much for all your support in 2015. I hope you have a happy and peaceful Christmas.

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Which Christmas Tree?

When we were kids my brother christened our rather sorry old artificial tree the Silver Lurch, on account of its colour and list.

Artificial trees have improved enormously since then but most gardeners do prefer the real thing.

There’s something magical about bringing a bit of the outside indoors at this time of year.

Unfortunately trees were not meant to live in centrally-heated sitting rooms. It puts them under a lot of stress. So which trees survive Christmas best?

Well there are several species available to the British public. The main choices are between pines, spruces and firs.

The traditional Christmas tree is Picea Abies, the Norway Spruce. Most popular they may be but they are actually least suited to the conditions inside the average home. Spruces are much more prone to shed needles than firs or pines.

Pinus Sylvestris and Pinus Contorta are respectively better known as the Scots Pine and the Lodgepole Pine. Their longer needles hold well but do make hanging decorations a bit tricky for small fingers, which is worth noting if your children like to help.

If that’s not an issue the widely spaced branches show off larger baubles very well. The Corsican Pine (pinus Nigra Laricio) is not as common but has similar properties.

Firs are the best choice for a British Christmas. If you want the best, and you can find one, plump for Abies Noblilis, the Noble Fir. In its perfect form it’s hard to beat: uniform in shape with more open

branches on the top, its flat, short needles have amazing retention properties. It’s trickier to grow well than most other trees so expect to pay a bit of a premium.

The Nordman Fir (Abies Nordmanniana) runs the Noble Fir a close second. It is easily available now as many tree growers invested heavily in the species.

They are generally cheaper than the Noble Fir so a good choice if cost is an issue. The Fraser Fir and the lemon-scented Douglas Fir are also worth seeking out.

Once you have your tree, make a fresh cut across its trunk and give it a good drink of tepid water before bringing it inside. Secure it properly in a specially made base which is the right size for your tree! A toppled six foot tree, a couple of gallons of water and a hundred or so baubles make a seriously large For true eco-friendliness mess...I know buy British-grown trees. this to be true Most councils offer a Christmas because several tree shredding service. The Christmases shreddings are then composted. ago I was the person clearing Artificial trees are generally non-biodegradable. it all up at two in the morning... don’t make my Christmas tree farms act as a carbon sink, fixing mistake! Merry environmental carbon dioxide Christmas!

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Christmas Lost for words!

Dearr Friends, December is a month of celebrations that are centred on Christmas and New Year. As much as the celebrations continue into the night and sometimes for days, I wonder if we sometimes find time to reflect on the reason(s) for these celebrations.

My local dialect has named December ‘Mumu’ which can be translated as ‘dumb’. In other words, the events that bring reasons for the celebrations may amaze us to the extent that we may be lost for words or ‘dumb’ for hours or even days.

Lost for words? Yes! Imagine you being Mary, the mother of Jesus. How would you have treated the news of the birth of your firstborn from an angel you have never seen or met? What about Joseph? An innocent bachelor who only wanted to marry the girl he loved but had to be dragged into the mystery of the virgin birth?

Lost for words? Yes! If you were the innkeeper, how would you feel after realising that the couple you disregarded and handed them your sheep pen to sleep in, instead of a bed and breakfast room, was the couple God decided to use to bring the Saviour into the world?

Lost for words? Yes! Imagine that you were a shepherd who had been written off by society and are only needed when it was time for the temple sacrifices.

You are only important for the time when someone wants to buy your sheep or goat and sacrifice it at the temple. I wonder how you would have felt when an angel of God appeared to you in the bright sky on Christmas morning and asked you to hurry and visit the newly born babe, the Saviour of the world.

Lost for words? Yes! If you were a wise man how would you have felt when you realised that upon all your wisdom and knowledge you needed the visit of God’s angel and a guiding star to lead you to the baby who had been born as Saviour of the world.

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Lost for words? Yes, Herod was! Imagine how Herod felt when the wise men told him the news about the birth of the king of the world who will save us from our sins. I wonder how he would think about his authority in the province of Judea in the coming days or years.

Lost for words? Yes, I am! I am lost for words because God loved me so much that he brought his only son into the world at Christmas to live and die for me. I wonder how you feel as well realising that the nativity plays, carol services and the celebrations are not all about shopping and parties but God sending his only son into the world to save you from sin.

As part of the celebrations of Christmas, the church in your local community, which is always lost for words because of what God has done for this world, is putting up services and nativity plays in December to celebrate the mystery of Jesus’ birth. It is also celebrating the birth of a new year as we look forward to experiencing new things and growth in our lives in the coming year.

I wonder if I can use this opportunity to invite you, as well as your family and friends, to look out on your local church notice boards and in the local magazines for where and when you can join in our celebrations.

You are always welcome. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year celebration. God bless you.

Yours sincerely,

Rev. Dr. Frank Okai-Sam Methodist Minister for Adwick-le-Street, Auckley, Bawtry, Harworth, Rossington, Sprotbrough, Sprotbrough Road and Tickhill Tel. 01302857952 E-mail: frank.okai-sam@methodist.org.uk T TO ADVERTISE CALL 01302 744278

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TMVC Vulcan report On Friday 29th October 2015, Tickhill & District Male Voice Choir had the honour of performing at Hangar 3, Robin Hood Airport (the home of the only airworthy Vulcan bomber) in association with “Vulcan to the Sky Trust”.

Standing in front of XH558 “Spirit of Great Britain” (whose final flight was recorded two days earlier), amongst members of Mexborough, Thorne and Rossington Male Voice Choirs and alongside members of Doncaster Ladies Choir, members were proud to perform with the joint male voices singing 11 items, the ladies singing six items along with two items performed jointly with male and female choirs. The concert was concluded with a “Last Night of the Proms” section involving the joint choirs and the audience of 400. Our conductors for the evening were Gwyneth Platts and Allen Mason and we were accompanied by Elizabeth Cooke, Geoffrey Cox, Neil Platt, Delyse Rockliff and Janet Skinner. The event was compered by Peter Hannam.

Members and followers of the choirs were treated to the history of the Avro Vulcan bombers, which despite having a very long service life were only used in anger once, during the Falklands War. At that time they were brought out of recent retirement and used to bomb the runway at Port Stanley, making it inoperable to the Argentine forces. Also, during the interval and after the conclusion of the concert everyone was given the opportunity to get a close up view of the aircraft.

Our sincere thanks go to the “Vulcan to the Sky Trust” for their cooperation in hosting this concert which was brought about following the Music Workshop with James Sills, organised by ourselves in March of this year. Having invited other local male voices to join with us in the workshop it was decided to arrange a joint concert of the choirs involved and also involve Doncaster Ladies Choir. What a privilege it was to line up in front of the mighty aircraft, especially as she has just been retired from flying so recently. Our apologies go to any of our supporters who were unable to obtain tickets for this event, but numbers had to be restricted and demand was high, including from members of the Trust.

We will be kept extremely busy over the coming Christmas period. The choir will hold their Christmas Concert on Saturday 5th December at Tickhill Methodist Church commencing at 7.30pm, tickets are available – get yours now! We will also be performing at Doncaster Golf Club on Saturday 12th December (private function), the Nine Lessons and Carols service at Bassettlaw Hospital Chapel at 7.00pm on Wednesday 16th December and singing carols at Doncaster Tesco Extra on Saturday 19th December from 10.00am to 12.00noon.

Retford Ramblers Do you know someone who likes to walk or perhaps is looking to take up a new hobby? Then why not give them a Ramblers Gift Membership for Christmas.

Ramblers Membership gives access to hundreds of led walks not only in the local area but across the whole of Britain.

The Retford Group of the Ramblers Association is small and friendly and are always pleased to welcome new members.

The current Programme of Walks will end with the Boxing Day Walk which will be a leisurely morning walk in the local area.

Other walks in December are 6th 7 miles around Clayworth, Gringley and Wiseton 13th 6 miles around Shireoaks and Rhodesia 20th is a Wander around Wheatley Further details from Mike (The Secretary) 01427 880984 Or email retford.ramblers@gmail.com T

Prospective new members are always welcome to join us at our practice sessions on Monday evenings in the Schoolroom, Tickhill Methodist Church. No experience is necessary, ability to read music is optional.

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'NADFAS' Gainsborough and District Decorative and Fine Arts Society. The next meeting of the Society is on December 3rd when David Bostwick will speak on Deck the Hall - Yuletide Customs and Traditions Mince Pies will be served with Tea today!

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CHRISTMAS IN OUR COMMUNITY You don’t need us to tell you about the delightful array of shops, businesses, restaurants and cafes that make up our town, but we thought we’d take this opportunity to ask you to support them any way you can, particularly over the festive period.

Our independent retailers have some amazing gifts perfect for family and friends, ranging from designer clothing to diamond jewellery and home accessories to art work. Many retailers have extra special gifts and Christmas decorations for you and your home and we have our butcher for the all important turkey, a drinks shop for your festive fizz and a florist to make sure your home looks suitably attired.

With this community ethos in mind we are also proud to support ‘Small Business Saturday’ which takes place on 5th December. Please spread the word and invite friends and family to pop along to our town – it’s a great opportunity to finish off the shopping that you didn’t manage to do at our fantastic Christmas event.

On that note, sincere thanks must go to Bawtry Town Council for their support and their donation to provide the traditional Carousel that so many enjoyed. And thanks also to Rebecca Dickenson (Bawtry Retail Association Chair), Tori Oldridge and all members of the BRA Christmas steering group who worked hard to put together such a fantastic event.

We are delighted that a further defibrillator has been installed at China Rose restaurant and staff recently received training from Yorkshire Air Ambulance. This means that we now have several defibrillators in the town so should the need arise we are well placed to offer vital, early medical support.

As a retail organisation we have had another great year.

We now have over 70 members giving us a real depth of experience and variety of businesses. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Our Next Production is: ‘Spring and Port Wine’

By Bill Naughton From December 5th to December 12th 2015.

Set in the 1950’s the play concerns the Crompton family and the attempts of the father, Rafe, to continue to assert his authority and influence as his children, Florence, Hilda, Harold and Wilfred, approach adulthood.

His wife Daisy continues to be the mainstay of communication in the family as they live in an industrial town which is in transformation while helping their wastrel neighbour Betsy Jane and welcoming Florence’s suitor Arthur into the household.

A finely written play, it continues to entertain and illustrates the beckoning future and fears of young people growing into adulthood, their questioning and rebellion and their place in the lives of their long suffering parents.

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Bawtry Town Council - DECEMBER 2015 Once again the council finds itself defending its actions from within. The council takes decisions as a corporate body in a democratic manner. It is also the law as it applies to local government.

To reaffirm regarding the council changing the charge periods for Market Hill. This is being negotiated with our partners Excel Parking Services, which is only right and proper so that we are not in breach of contract. We are in negotiation with Excel Parking Services as to how we implement the councils wishes, within the existing contract, and we will agree the date of implementation in due course.

Remembrance Sunday There was an excellent turnout for the service at the Methodist Church which was attended by Councillors Young, Winter and Lukey. Following a parade through the grounds of Bawtry Hall to the War Memorial where many wreaths were laid including one from the council and the people of Bawtry.

Neighbourhood Plan The Town Council has now received funding from central Government to progress the plan.

Consultation with residents continues; many thanks to the residents who have already responded. A further major consultation exercise is planned for early next year. In the meantime, questionnaires remain available at Bawtry Community Library and may be completed there.

Litter and Dog Fouling MSG (Memorial Sports Ground) and the Wharf Street play area is becoming an ongoing problem.

Both of these areas are used by children therefore dog owners must take responsibility to clear up their dogs mess. As such we will conduct a campaign to address this poor behaviour from some of our residents by improved signage and activities which will change the culture of dog fouling and litter in general in our beautiful town. The council intends to work with others to improve this situation in the near future. We would welcome any suggestions from Bawtry residents as to how to improve this situation.

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We have applied to DMBC Licensing Committee for Bawtry to have a designated Community Impact Policy (CIP). We asked for this so we can ensure that Bawtry remains as it is â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a great town!

This was agreed and now goes to full council for approval. If approved, it will mean that the licences will be subject to more stringent scrutiny in the future.

We have changed the contract for grass cutting on the MSG and have now awarded it to the Cricket Club so that the area is more suitably treated and fit for purpose.

Planning

Residents, businesses and members of the public are welcome to attend our meetings and there is a 15 minute time frame for specific questions to be put to council. Please come along and get involved.

The council has been active in responding to many planning submissions with local knowledge to DMBC.

Market Hill Market Hill will be the site for the Town Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carol service on Christmas Eve which is a very well attended event and enjoyed by all.

There has been a site meeting planned with DMBC regarding the pavement outside the Crown Hotel regarding possible funding for maintenance. We will publish the outcome in due course

Both the Cricket Club and Bawtry Junior Football Clubs are growing and now have girls teams involved which we applaud.

If you have any problems with the roads and pavements around Bawtry you can contact highways at DMBC on 01302 736000.

The council wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Clerk to the Council

- Acting as a representative of the council as requested.

After many years of excellent service, Jennifer Worthington is retiring. We will greatly miss her and her expertise but wish her well for the future.We are advertising for a replacement for Jennifer and enclose an advert below

- Studying reports and other data on activities of the council and on matters bearing on those activities.

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- Attending all meetings of the council and committees - Receiving correspondence and documents on behalf of the council and deal with/bring to the attention of the council.

- Sending correspondence as a result of instructions, or the known policy of, the council.

- Receiving and reporting on invoices for goods and services to be paid for by the council and to ensure such accounts are met.

- Ensuring statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the council are observed.

- Monitoring implemented policies of the council to ensure they are achieving the desired result and, where appropriate, suggest modifications.

- Preparing, in consultation with the Chair, press releases.

- Attending training courses or seminars on the work and role of the Clerk as required.

All applicants must be IT literate and able to produce reports on financial and other subjects, and be competent in all aspects of local government administration and finance. You must be able to demonstrate good management, organisational and communication skills. You will be expected to attend evening meetings and any occasional day time meetings and/or site visits.

Applicants must have a good educational background, preferably with a recognised qualification in local government administration, experience of using manual/ computerised accounting/pay systems, experience of working in a financial setting and experience of dealing with the public.

Salary will be within the NALC Scales, dependent on experience and qualifications, and the hours are 24 per week.

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LIST OF TOWN COUNCILLORS Town Mayor: Alexander Young, 11 School Walk, Bawtry, DN10 6HP Email: sandy_young@timetalk.net • Tel 719697 Deputy Town Mayor: George Spencer 48 Queens Crescent, Bawtry, DN10 6PZ • Email g.f.spencer@btinternet.com • Tel 711464 Jean Cox JP, Bickleigh House, 32 Doncaster Road, Bawtry, DN10 6NF Email Jean.cox@virgin.net • Tel 711143 Alan Cropley, 19 Sycamore Crescent, Bawtry DN10 6LE Tel 710873 Rebecca Dickenson, 131 Station Road, Bawtry DN10 6QD Email: becky@the-vanilla-rooms.com • Tel 07989307296 Peter Holland, 8 Martin Lane, Bawtry, DN10 6NJ Email peterholland337@btinternet.com • Tel 711025 Jeff Hutt 6 Cavendish Close, Bawtry DN10 6SD Email: jeffhutt@live.co.uk • Tel 710801 David Kirkham 15 Pemberton Grove, Bawtry, DN10 6LR Email: davidjkirkham@gmail.com • Tel: 710899 John Linsley , Craigwood, Doncaster Road, Bawtry, DN10 6NP Email: j.linsley@sky.com • Tel: 374009 Claire Lukey 77 Station Road, Bawtry DN10 6PU Email: clukey@brewsterpratap.co.uk • Tel: 07837645981 Andrew West, 7 Church Street, Bawtry DN10 6HR Email: aw@westcomrisks.co.uk • Tel: 07576259709 Les Winter, 8 High Meadow, Bawtry, DN10 6LT Tel: 711714 Steve Womack , 28-30 High Street, Bawtry DN10 6JE Email: stevewomack1@aol.com • Tel: 711960, 711563 or 07703691517

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Austerfield Parish Council News: Autumn 2015.

Welcome to the Autumn/Winter edition of the Austerfield Parish Council newsletter.

Councillor Updates The Parish Council are pleased to welcome back Richard Martin as a Councillor and also Chris Beckett who was co-opted onto the Council in September. This means that we now have a full Council after the 2015 elections.

Parish Council Website Please remember to check the Parish Council website; the address is www.austerfieldpc.co.uk. The website is updated regularly and contains information about the meetings; planning applications and events. If you would like anything adding to the website then please contact the Clerk.

Bus Service Update The Parish Council are continuing to work towards bringing back a bus service to the village. Ward Councillor Rachael Blake has been discussing the possibility of diverting the No: 27 service through the village with Stagecoach. All updates regarding the bus service can be found on the website. A representative from Doncaster Community Transport also attended a recent meeting and provided details of the services available to residents who have difficulty accessing public transport. The services available to residents can be found on the website and there will also be a leaflet delivered to residents over the next few weeks.

Village Events The Village Show was held on Saturday 26th September at Austerfield Study Centre. The event was very successful and the Parish Council would like to thanks all those who took part in the event. Please check the Events page on the Parish Council website for images of all the entries. The Parish Council will be organising another event next year and will be reviewing the categories; if you have any ideas about the show then please come along to a meeting or contact the Clerk.

The Parish Council would like to light up the village for Christmas. The Councillors are working with Bawtry Carbon to provide a Christmas tree and lights for the village. There will be a grand switch on of the lights and it would be great if residents could also light up their houses and gardens to help make the village look festive. If you are interested in joining in with the event

then please contact the Clerk. The date of the switch on has not yet been confirmed so please look out for further information which will be displayed in the village notice boards and on the website.

Ward Councillor Contact Details Rachael Blake 16 Bedford Court Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6RU rachael.blake@doncaster.gov.uk John Cooke Flat 4 Wilkinson Avenue Rossington Doncaster DN11 0AJ john.cooke@doncaster.gov.uk Clive Stone 3 Harewood Court Rossington Doncaster DN11 0FB clive.stone@doncaster.gov.uk Ward Councillor Surgeries On the last Saturday of each month there will be a Councillor's surgery; the surgery will be held at Austerfield Study Centre between the hours of 10am and 2pm.

The surgeries are intended to give residents an opportunity to meet Ward Counciilor's to have a chat or raise any concerns that they may have either about the village or individual concerns.

Parish Council Contact Details Chair - Lesley Cox 01302 719538 – lcox@austerfieldpc.co.uk Vice Chair- Sandra Crawford 01302 711420 – scrawford@austerfieldpc.co.uk Councillor - Richard Martin 01302 719848 - rjmartin@austerfieldpc.co.uk Councillor - John Goodall 01302 710448 – jgoodall@austerfieldpc.co.uk Councillor – Chris Beckett 01302 719732 – cbeckett@austerfieldpc.co.uk Clerk to the Council - Sarah Youngman 133 Station Road Bawtry 01302 714930 or 07922 140559 clerk@austerfieldpc.co.uk The Parish Council meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of each month (apart from August as the Council break for summer) at Austerfield Study Centre and commence at 7pm. There is a 15 minute period at the beginning of each meeting which is allocated to Public Participation; if you have anything that you wish to discuss with the Council then please come along to a meeting.

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DP Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Department Store

G&S Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Safe-D Heating & Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Browns Department Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Home Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Sentinel Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . .53

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Rob Mac Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & Venues

Castlegate DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Roofline Property Maintenance . . . . . . .35

Rossington Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Electrician

Worksure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property

Styrrup Hall Golf & Country Club. . . . . . . .7

PR Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Estate Agents, Letting

Kitchens &/or Fitted Furniture

Torchmaster Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Agents & Property

Stooltops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schools, Colleges & Academies

Drewery & Wheeldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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Ladies Clothing &/or Accessories

Soft Furnishings, Blinds & Interior Design

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C & S Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Events

Infinity Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colourbox Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Yorkshire Caravan Christmas Fayre . . . .37

Locksmith

House of Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Financial Services

Metro Locksmiths Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Solar Systems

Lighthouse Financial Advice . . . . . . . . . . .49

Logs

Rae Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Lisa Hair Financial Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Robert Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Solicitors & Legal Services

Food & Drink

Opticians

Andrew Isaacs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tickhill Country Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bawtry Eye Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Jones & Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Funeral Services

Painting & Decorating

Susan Jubb Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Carpenters Funeral Services . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Michael Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Television Repairs

Garden Services & Paving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tony Rosser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Telefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Doncaster Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Travel

Williamsons Chimney Sweep . . . . . . . . . .55

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Pet Supplies & Services

Chiropodist & Footcare

Bliss Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

W Marsden & Sons Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Castlegate DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Ryan Betreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Stagecoach East Midlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Gas Supplies

Physiotherapy & Massage

Cleaning Services

Vehicle Hire

Discount Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Blizard Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Doncaster & Rotherham Chem Dry . . .53

Discount Vehicle Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Health & Fitness

Equinox Physiotherapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

External Cleaning Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Weight Loss & Slimming

Bawtry Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Larwood Physiotherapy Clinic . . . . . . . . 25

Molly Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Slimming World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Oven Butler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Windows, Doors, Conservatories

NHS Bassetlaw CCG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Store19

Computer Services

MD Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Home Improvements & Building

Plastering

Computer Sage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Absolute Home Improvements . . . . . . .37

Stuart Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Arke Property Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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* You can be confident that Galley Properties deliver some of the best property marketing in all of Yorkshire. Don’t just take our word for it, many industry experts have highlighted the outstanding marketing we deliver at some of the UK’s most prestigious property awards.

This year alone we were the only agent in all of Yorkshire shortlisted at the Property Marketing Awards and the only agent in Doncaster shortlisted for marketing at the Negotiator Awards (winner announced Nov 2015).

It is this outstanding marketing that delivers results for our customers. That's why in 2014 our average sale time was just 4.5 weeks compared to the Doncaster average of 11.4 weeks (based on Zoopla.co.uk statistics for all properties sold in DN1 - DN12)

The ONLY agent in Yorkshire to be shortlisted at the Property Marketing Awards 2015 Wealth & Finance Business Awards 2015 ‘Leading Property Management Agency - UK’ winner The ONLY agent in Doncaster shortlisted for Marketing at the Negotiator Awards 2015 The ONLY independant agent in Doncaster shortlisted for website at the Negotiator Awards 2015