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MISTERTON NEWS
Week beginning Sunday 29 June 2008
Contact: 01427 891376
VILLAGE GALA

Dog show, army drill team, corps of drummers,
children’s dance troupe, belly dancers… just some of the features at
this year’s Misterton Village Gala. The Notts Police dog handling team
will be back by popular request, and there will be dozens of stalls with
plenty for kids and adults alike – inside if wet. To round off the day,
there’s a chance to tough it out with a tug o’ war with 5 ton, 4hp fully
restored Marshall’s tractor. The Gala is on Saturday 5 July on the Old
School site. It starts at 12 noon, when TV presenter, Carolyn Hodgson,
will open the event and judge the children’s art competition.
Full details of the day here.
VACANCY FOR COUNCILLOR
Misterton Parish Council has a vacancy for a co-opted member. Anyone
interested in joining this ‘top parish council in England’ should write
to the Clerk, Misterton Parish Council, c/o The Misterton Centre.
The closing date for offers of co-option is Friday 18 July at 2.00pm.
Applicants should outline what they can contribute to the Parish
Council. Mini ‘interviews’ will be held at a future meeting of the
Parish Council (likely to be Tuesday 29 July), when there’s the
opportunity to expand on the written application and answer questions
from councillors. The new councillor will take up his/her seat in
September as there’s no scheduled meeting in August.
BT TO REMOVE PHONE
BT proposes to remove the telephone on Station Road near the railway
bridge because of lack of use. A notice is due to have been posted on
the kiosk, giving information on how residents can give their views. In
its response, the Parish Council will point out the notice on the
bridge, which asks for damage to be reported immediately. If the
payphone goes, an alternative emergency-only phone should be installed.
BALL A GREAT SUCCESS!
The Midsummer Ball, organised by Misterton Primary School’s Home
School Association (HSA) and held on 21 June at the school and was a
huge success. It raised an estimated £1400 for school funds.
Approaching 100 people took their seats in the stunningly-decorated
school hall, and enjoyed live music and dancing by the Screaming Yeehaas
and The Nerds, and a buffet supper. Many thanks to all those who took
part: the
organising committee and those that helped on the night, individuals and
organisations that donated raffle prizes, and guests.
‘ARTS DAY’ EVENTS
Misterton will host three free events on Saturday 26 July as part of
Bassetlaw Arts Festival:
· acclaimed local author, Stephen Booth, will be at the Library to talk
about his books, and answer questions, at 2.00pm. Tea is provided, but
numbers are limited so call the Library to book (890646)
· for young musicians, there’s a workshop for those aged 8-18, aimed at
giving experience of playing, song writing, and performing. The workshop
will be led by local band, The Torn, and is at Misterton Sports Social
Club from 4.00-6.00pm. Numbers are limited to 10; call 891376 for
further information and to book a place
· free concert by The Torn, Misterton Sports Social Club, 9.00pm. The
concert will include the young musicians who have been part of the
workshop earlier in the day. No tickets – just turn up.
Diary Dates
Week beginning Sunday 29 June 2008
Contact: 01427 891376
Saturday 5 July
Notts Police surgery, The Misterton Centre, 10.00am - 12 noon
Misterton gala, 12 noon – 5.00pm, Old School site
Star vocal harmony boy/girl duo, Pure Harmony, Misterton Sports Social
Club, 9.00pm
Sunday 6 July
Kidz’ Klub (All Saints’ Sunday School), Church Room, 9.00am
Holy Communion, All Saints’ Church, 10.30am
Morning Worship, Methodist Church, 10.30am
Evening Prayer, All Saints’ Church, 6.00pm
Tuesday 8 July
Meeting of Misterton Parish Council, Church Room, 7.30pm
Wednesday 9 July
Holy Communion, All Saints’ Church, 9.30am
A1 Housing surgery, The Misterton Centre, 10.00am – 12 noon
Saturday 12 July
Flood Fair for anyone affected by last summer’s floods, Village
Hall, Sturton le Steeple, 11.00am
Saturday 26 July
Bassetlaw Arts Festival – events in Misterton, details to follow