October 2010 - Contents "Who do you think that I am?" Repton, Foremark and Newton Solney Parish Churches The End of 'Summertime' Services of Commemoration, Sunday 31st October at 4 pm All Saints Sunday, Sunday 31st October, Benefice Family Service at St Wystan's Advance Notice and Groups Services at St Wystan's, Repton Services at St Saviour's, Foremark Services at St Mary's, Newton Solney Readers and Intercessors at St Wystan's Altar Flowers at St Wystan's Brasses at St Wystan's Altar Flowers at St Saviour's United Reformed Church Services at the United Reformed Church Coffee Morning, Saturday 9th October Concert by Derbyshire Police Constabulary Choir, Friday 19th November Shell (for children aged 7+) Christmas Mini-Market, Saturday 13th November Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Baptisms Elise Chrystelle Whiting Ewan Joseph William Eason Mathilde Esme Hallifield Marriages Damon Marc Frank Farrant and Hannah Jane Dickson Matthew Richard Parkhill and Joanne Alison Foster Richard Ernest Gee and Claire Ashcroft Funerals and Burial of Ashes Marjorie Joan Mary Auden The Memorial Book Derby Diocese The Dean of Derby Repton Benefice Ride & Stride Your Parish Magazine St Wystan's News A Pat on the Back from the Burton Mail Brick Banner Tea Party Look out for Michael Wood's 'Story of England' and National Geographic Magazine Repton M.U. St Saviour's News Foremark Church Gift Day and Harvest Festival Service, Sunday 10th October St Mary's News Newton Solney Harvest Celebrations Newton Solney Christmas Tree Festival, 3rd - 6th December Pies 'n Puds Lunch, Saturday 2nd October Repton School Concert, Wednesday 6th October Global Wining Evening, Saturday 9th October Harvest Lunch, Sunday 10th October Los Pacaminos Return, Saturday 16th October Another Helping of Mervyn Stutter, Saturday 6th November Coffee and Cake Morning, Saturday 20th November Environment Matters OPAL Neighbourhood Watch Willington Surgery Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Repton Village and History 1st Repton Cubs Repton Village Party, Saturday 7th May 2011 Repton Casuals, 2009-2010 Season Repton Sale of Work & Fun Day, Saturday 6th November Repton School Lecture, 'Higher than the Eagle Soars', Friday 8th October Repton Village Society Repton W.I. The Dales Repton Village Show 2010 Repton Village History Group Repton Parish Council Jottings Milton & Foremark Village Matters Milton W.I. Newton Solney Village Matters Newton Solney Infant School Newton Solney W.I. Newton Solney Tuesday Club Newton Solney Parish Council Notes Gardening Notes

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"Who do you think that I am?"

Dear Friends,

In early September fifty of us went to Oberammergau to see the Passion Play. I had heard from a number of people how wonderful the play was, and was very excited at being able to go.

It was in 1633 that the village leaders of Oberammergau vowed that if God would spare them from the bubonic plague then sweeping the region they would perform a passion play every ten years. They were spared and first performed the play in 1634. The dedication of the villagers is such that it has been performed every ten year since.

The performance involves over 2,000 actors, singers, instrumentalists and technicians, all residents of the village. The performers are all amateurs who have devoted a year of their lives to re-enacting the life, death and resurrection of Christ.

The play opens with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This was an incredibly moving experience with over two hundred men, women and children on stage, plus goats, sheep and donkeys. Many of us were moved to tears. Was it the excitement that we were finally here, watching the play, after so many months of anticipation, or was it because we knew that the rejoicing of the crowds would only a week later turn to shouts of "crucify, crucify"?

Christian Stückl, the director, writes that the question put by Jesus to his disciples, "Who do you think that I am?" provides them with their greatest challenge. How do they portray Jesus to ensure that he is relevant to the modern audience? Who was this first century preacher, the heart of whose message was the Kingdom of God, a kingdom that is marked by God's gift of love to the world, a love that offers forgiveness to everyone and regards all people as equal in God's sight?

What struck me most was that Jesus kept on proclaiming his message of love, even though he knew that what he said angered the Jewish leaders and the occupying Romans. He was warned by his family and his disciples, yet he did not stop. Christian Stückl writes: "For me, Jesus is not a suffering servant of God, not a sacrificial lamb. For me, Jesus is an argumentative young Jew who was nailed to the cross for proclaiming a message which is still valid today."

Many of us attending the play were challenged to rethink who Jesus was, and what relevance his message had for our lives:

Wishing you all the grace and peace of God

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Services at Foremark, Newton Solney
and Repton Churches

The End of 'Summertime'

British Summertime ends on Sunday 31st October. From that date evening services at Newton Solney will be brought forward to 4 pm for the winter months. At Foremarke, however, the first service at 4 pm will be at the end of November; until then, evening services remain at 6.30 pm.

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Services of Commemoration
St Mary's and St Wystan's Churches, Sunday 31st October at 4 pm

At the annual Services of Commemoration in Repton and Newton Solney, we recall family members, loved ones, members of the community and friends, particularly those who have died recently. There is an opportunity to remember them by name, and an invitation to light a candle in their memory. The service is short and poignant with well known hymns and prayers. We try to send a written invitation to the next of kin of those who have died most recently, but other family members are most welcome as are the members of the congregations and others, whether you have received a personal invitation or not.

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All Saints Sunday, Sunday 31st October
Benefice Family Service commemorating All Saints at St Wystan's at 9.45 am

At St Wystan's we are seeking to provide a series of all-age, children-friendly services over the course of the year. and this will be the next after the Harvest Festival. Children will be involved in the service; there will be well-known hymns and prayers, and refreshments afterwards. We particularly hope that families will join us on this occasion.

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Advance Notice and Groups

On 7th November, the principal service at 9.45 am will be Parish Communion.

The 'Prayer for Healing and Intercession' Group meets at the vicarage on Monday 4th October. 'Living the Word' meets on Thursday 21st October, also at the vicarage.

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St Wystan's, Repton

St Saviour's, Foremark

St Mary's, Newton Solney

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Readers, Intercessors and Offertory at St Wystan's

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Altar Flowers (contact Frances Wimbush, 703180)

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Brasses (contact Sue Parker, 702550)

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Altar Flowers & Cleaning at St Saviour's (contact Ann Redfern, 01332 862350)

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The United Reformed Church

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Coffee Morning, Saturday 9th October, 10.30 - 11.30 am

Time to restock your shelves with home-made cakes and marmalade, browse the latest cards and stationery on the Webb Ivory stall, play the children's game, and have coffee and biscuits with friends.

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Concert by Derbyshire Police Constabulary Choir
Friday 19th November at 7.30 pm in the URC

Always popular, the Police Choir guarantee a grand evening out. Tickets - available from church members - cost only £3 including refreshments.

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Shell (age 7+)

. . . meets on Mondays at 6.30 pm. New members are always welcome.

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For your diaries

The Christmas Mini-Market will be on Saturday 13th November at 10.30 am. Don't miss it!

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Baptisms

Elise Chrystelle Whiting, daughter of Tom and Celine of 125 Parkway, Chellaston, Derby, was baptised at St Wystan's Church on Saturday 4th September.

Ewan Joseph William Eason, son of Mark and Elizabeth of Annesley House, Willington Road, Repton, was baptised at St Wystan's Church on Sunday 5th September.

Mathilde Esme Hallifield, daughter of Daniel and Gemma of 1 Windmill Hill, Calke Road, Melbourne was baptised at Calke Abbey Church on Sunday 12th September. Her baptism is recorded in the registers of the parish church of St Wystan, Repton.

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Marriages

Damon Marc Frank Farrant and Hannah Jane Dickson were married at St Wystan's Church on Saturday 21st August.

Matthew Richard Parkhill and Joanne Alison Foster were married at St Wystan's Church on Saturday 21st August.

Richard Ernest Gee and Claire Ashcroft were married at St Wystan's Church on Sunday 5th September.

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Funerals and Burial of Ashes

Marjorie Joan Mary Auden of Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, and formerly of Well Lane, Repton, died on Thursday 19th August aged 86. A funeral service at Markeaton Crematorium on 27th August was followed by cremation.

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The Memorial Book

Repton has a fine memorial book permanently on display in St Catherine's Chapel in the north aisle of St Wystan's Church.   It was donated in memory of Henry Chilton as a place to commemorate former residents of Repton.   All are eligible and welcome, as well as those buried or interred in St Wystan's churchyard or Monsom Lane cemetery.   There is no charge but a donation towards church funds is greatly appreciated.   All we need is the full name and the dates of birth and death.

Please contact Rev'd Peter Paine, 703317.

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Derby Diocese

The Dean of Derby

Dr. John Davies will be inducted (instituted and collated) as Dean of Derby by the Bishop of Derby, Dr Alastair Redfern at a service in Derby Cathedral on Saturday 9th October. The service starts at 4 pm. You don't need a ticket.

To celebrate the start of a new era in the life of the cathedral, the cathedral chapter is planning a number of receptions and services, culminating in the great festivals of All Saints and All Souls. There will be a cathedral Open Day on 25th October and the tower will be open on the 26th.

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Repton Benefice

Ride & Stride

Despite a mixed weather forecast, our annual Ride & Stride was blessed with a warm and largely dry day. Three cyclists and one walker set out on behalf of St Wystan's and St Mary's, and between them visited more than a dozen different churches. Thank you to them, to their sponsors, and to all who acted as stewards or served refreshments in our own churches, especially those in the URC who offered an extra welcome at their coffee morning.

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Your Parish Magazine

With this magazine you will receive an envelope inviting you to contribute to the costs of producing the Parish Magazine. We are very grateful for your generosity; in 2009 you gave almost £3,500, a very generous amount. It pays for materials, the running costs of the printer, and for printing the Parish Directory. Any money left goes to fund the cost of new machinery.

Anyone can submit articles

The magazine is put together from articles from people all over the benefice. We are enormously indebted to our regular contributors, but anybody can submit articles, and the editor always welcomes new material. How about local walks, or local wildlife? Please make sure you give your name and contact details, even if you don't want them to appear in print.

Thank you to our volunteers

Without our volunteers we would be sunk. Following the retirement of Roger Tatler, who has produced the covers and glossy adverts, we have looked at the possibility of having the whole magazine printed professionally, but it would be unaffordable - and much less fun!

The magazine is printed on a Tuesday by two stalwarts; if there are no hiccups, it takes about three and a half hours. Two days later, another band meets in the vestry at St Wystan's to collate and fold, a big job occupying up to ten people who start at half past eight and finish three or four hours later. Then three more bundle the magazine into parcels and distribute them round the villages to the 54 distributors who actually bring them to your door, aiming to deliver to every house in the benefice.

We are very lucky that so many people are so generous with their time to help produce our magazine, so a big 'thank you' to them. If you would like to come and join us, you would be very welcome, just give me a ring. Karen Perks, 702392

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St Wystan's News

A Pat on the Back from the Burton Mail
Editorial, Tuesday 7th September

"The villagers of Repton should be congratulated today as they announce the news that their project to raise nearly £250,000 for the Church Heritage Appeal nears its completion. The appeal was launched in April 2008 to renovate St Wystan's Church and is now just a few thousand pounds from reaching its total.

"To mark this special occasion, a service will be held later this week to honour all the hard work that has gone into supporting this worthwhile project.

"The appeal has been assisted by hundreds of people and the cash has been used to provide better access to the church for disabled visitors along with a whole host of other features.

"This is a perfect example of a community pulling together to do something very worthwhile.

"The people from Repton have captured a spirit that many thought had gone from modem Britain - one of community and of selfless work. They should be congratulated for the amazing feat that that they have achieved."

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Brick Banner Tea Party

On the 11th September we had a very happy tea party in a full St Wystan's Church, where the Family Banner and the church development were celebrated and dedicated by Bishop Humphrey. Bishop Humphrey also dedicated a plaque to six trusts which have supported the scheme with generous grants: the Allchurches Trust, The Beatrice Laing Trust, Derbyshire Churches and Chapels Preservation Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, Lafarge Aggregates, and The Rank Foundation.

The banner is now safely installed on the north wall of the church; if you were unable to attend the party, it is well worth a visit to view the varied embroidery styles and to find your own family name.

The banner is the result of efforts by people far too numerous to mention; those who canvassed and sold door to door; those who donated and embroidered their family name; those who embroidered on behalf of others, and those who distributed the invitations to every family who took part. However, one name must be mentioned, Wendy Baker, who took on the mammoth task of sewing together all the 300 'bricks'. Our thanks go to her and to everyone who made the enterprise possible.

Thank you also to all those who so willingly helped on the day, making tea, putting up balloons, making cakes and arranging flowers, and the families who attended, all of which went to make the party such a success.

We are now rapidly filling up the fourth banner, so, if you yourself or anyone you know is interested in a family 'brick', please telephone me on 01283 212652.

Thank you, all of you!

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Look out for

Michael Wood's 'Story of England'

This is a new 6 part BBC series on BBC4 - Wednesdays at 9 pm - in which Michael Wood tells the story of one community, Kibworth in Leicestershire, across more than a thousand years. For the first programme - Romans to Normans - Michael visited Repton to film at St Wystan's Church. Although the programme is broadcast in late September, it is to be repeated on BBC HD, and possibly on BBC iPlayer.

National Geographic Magazine

In preparation for an article on the Staffordshire hoard, Caroline Alexander and her photographer visited the church in August. Caroline is the author of numerous books and articles, including one on Stonehenge. There is as yet no publication date.

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Repton M.U.

September's speaker, Sylvia Fox, found it difficult to fit the Biblical King David's life into one short talk. Being taken from his sheep to be anointed as king when there was one already was decidedly dangerous, but with God's help David survived. He became a military leader whose men were prepared to risk their lives to bring him water from the well at Bethlehem. He wanted to build a Temple for God, yet in News of the World style he fell from grace when a woman's beauty tempted him. What a mixture! Sylvia was thanked for her talk by Angela Mayger.

Next Meeting: Wednesday 20th October at 2.15 pm in St Wystan's Church: Deanery Overseas Service followed by tea and cake.

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St Saviour's News

Foremark Church Gift Day and Harvest Festival Service, Sunday 10th October at 6.30 pm

Last month we described the work that is so urgently needed on the tower and roof. Now the P.C.C. has received confirmation of a grant of £10,000 from the National Churches Trust towards work on the tower. This is very good news, and there are other bodies to whom we have also applied. However, your contribution remains vital: the more we can demonstrate local support, the more likely we are to attract further grant aid. There is also an element of financial urgency: if we can complete the work by the spring, we will be eligible for VAT re-imbursement under a scheme that will cease next April.

Our Gift Day is on Sunday 10th October, the day of our Harvest Festival. Envelopes have already gone out in Milton, Foremark and Ingleby; if yours hasn't been collected, please bring it to the church for the Gift Day Harvest Festival service. If anyone else would like to contribute - and Foremarke Church has many friends throughout the benefice - please contact the vicar at the vicarage.

The Harvest Festival service is a traditional service with popular hymns, and everyone from all our parishes is welcome. Help would also be appreciated to decorate the church on the Saturday morning - 9th October - from 9 am.

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St Mary's News

Newton Solney Harvest Celebrations

St Mary's Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 3rd October at 10 am, following Harvest services for Pre-school and Infant School on Friday 1st October at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm respectively.

Decorating the church, begun on 30th September, will resume on the morning of Saturday 2nd October from 9.30 am. Gifts of produce, flowers and foliage would be welcomed, as would help with the decorating on either day. The produce, dry goods and toiletries will be delivered during the following week to the Padley Centre and the Derby City Mission.

The Harvest Lunch will be on Sunday 10th October.

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Newton Solney Christmas Tree Festival, 3rd - 6th December

Following the success of similar festivals in the benefice, St Mary's Church will be hosting another Christmas Tree Festival this year, with the theme of Christmas traditions. Once again various groups and organisations as well as families and individuals are supporting the event and planning is well advanced. (The planning committee next meets in the church at 7 pm on 11th October.)

Throughout the festival weekend, the church will be open for visitors each day from 11 am to 4 pm. On the Saturday evening, 4th December, a group of singers from the Gresley choir is coming to share some celebratory music.

As in 2007, apart from any contribution to church funds, the event will support Rainbows Children's Hospice in Loughborough. Further details will be available in the coming weeks.

Newton Solney Women's Institute Pies 'n Puds Lunch (Cottage pies, meat or vegetarian, plus a range of desserts) Saturday 2nd October, 12.30 - 2 pm, in Newton Solney Village Hall Tickets from Jean 702463 or Rosemary 703000 Adults £6.50, children under 11 £4.50 Georgie Porgie says 'Bring your own drinks!'

Repton School Concerts Society Thomas Gould, violin, and Alasdair Beatson, piano Wednesday 6th October at 7.45 pm Robert Beldam Hall, Repton School Thomas Gould is one of the leading British violinists of the younger generation and has already established a remarkable career. Recent highlights include a performance of Vaughan-Williams' 'The Lark Ascending' in the Royal Albert Hall. His programme will include the César Franck Sonata and Stravinsky's 'Suite Italienne'. Tickets for this concert are available at £13.50 and £10.50 (concessions). Tickets for the whole season of 10 concerts cost £70. For further information or tickets contact: The Secretary (Sue Parker), 01283 702550 or Repton Music School, 01283 559319

Repton Church Heritage Appeal Global Wining Evening Savour wines and food from round the world Saturday 9th October at 7.30 pm in Repton Village Hall Wine Quiz and Tasting followed by Supper Bottles of wine for sale Tickets: £12.50 from Carol Lloyd, 01283 702410

St Mary's Church Newton Solney Harvest Lunch Sunday 10th October at 1 pm in Newton Solney Village Hall Adults £7.50             Children under 12 £4.50 Bring your own wine! Tickets from Hazel Ward, 21 Blacksmith's Lane, Newton Solney. t: 701244

Los Pacaminos Return featuring Paul Young with supporting artists Saturday 16th October - doors at 7.30 pm Marquee behind the Swan Inn, Milton The very best in Tex Mex, with one of Britain's finest vocalists Bar, BBQ and Raffle (not included in the price) Tickets £17 from Sue Newbolt, 07971 731 571, or The Swan Inn, 703188 All proceeds to Macmillan cancer support

Another Helping of Mervyn Stutter Repton Village Hall, Saturday 6th November at 7.30 pm 'Boundless energy and a wonderfully buoyant view of life' Armed with a guitar, a fast wit and silly humour, the star of the Radio 4 comedy 'Getting Nowhere Fast' was a huge success on his last appearance in Repton in February 2009. He is a warm and funny performer, totally at home with an audience keen for a bit of participation, and we confidently expect another wonderful evening. Tickets are already going quickly. £8.50 from Repton Post Office, Chris Carpenter, 702370, and Pat Court, 702599.

Milton Village Hall Coffee and Cake Morning Saturday 20th November, 10 am - 2 pm Gift stalls and Raffle in aid of the roof fund for Foremark Church

Environment Matters

OPAL

The Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) network is a new initiative, open to anyone with an interest in nature. The aim is to create and inspire a new generation of nature-lovers by getting people to explore, study, enjoy and protect their local environment.

OPAL is developing a range of programmes to encourage people from all backgrounds to get back in touch with nature. The project will also generate valuable scientific data concerning the state of our environment.

OPAL began in 2007 with a grant of £11.75 million from the Big Lottery Fund, and will run until the end of 2012, bringing scientists, amateur-experts, local interest groups and the public closer together. The Natural History Museum is heading six OPAL projects, and the entire portfolio - 31 projects in all - is headed by Imperial College, London.

The full scope of the work is described at www.opalexplorenature.org, but possibly the easiest way for most of us to get involved is by joining in one of the surveys. Currently there are surveys exploring the health of our soils, the quality of our air and water, and the importance of hedges for biodiversity. A climate survey starts next spring.

So if you are interested in whether your local hedge is a haven for beetles, birds, mice and other wildlife, you can compare your results with other hedges around the country. Similarly you may like to discover what lichens can tell us about air pollution, and learn about air quality near you. Or in a survey of soil and earthworms, you can help update our national record on earthworm distribution.

In this way the small and local can make a significant contribution to scientific research, allowing exploration of environmental issues with global relevance.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Growing cannabis is becoming a problem, particularly in rented houses and small units. Look for the following and let the police know if you suspect anything.

• Residents are rarely seen.
• Windows are veiled with net curtains and other curtains, or plastic sheeting.
• Excessive condensation on windows.
• Windows which are never opened, particularly in hot weather.
• No snow or frost on roofs in very cold weather.
• Abandoned cannabis plants, stalks or root balls in rear gardens.
• A strong smell of mothballs or creosote - used to mask the smell of cannabis.

Safer Neighbourhoods

Safer Neighbourhood meetings give you the opportunity to set the agenda. At the meeting held in September in Newton Solney the priority was agreed to be Anti-Social Behaviour in and around Willington and Findern. The next Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting locally is at 6.30 pm on Thursday 9th December at Findern village hall.

Crime Statistics for August
Milton: no report.
Newton Solney: 1 x burglary (non-dwelling); 1 x theft.
Repton: 2 x theft; 1 x criminal damage; 4 x anti-social behaviour calls.

Police Successes and Stolen Goods

The police have reported a number of successes in recovering proceeds of crime, as well as targeting people receiving and selling stolen goods. Stolen goods are often traded through second-hand shops, jewellers and antique shops and also through private individuals in residential areas. There is also evidence that sometimes staff at pubs, corner shops and take-aways are involved. If you know anything about anyone buying or selling stolen property, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Remember:

• Secure your door chain.
• Make absolutely sure a caller is genuine before you let him in.
• Staff from utility companies carry an identification card. Always ask to see it. If in any doubt, contact their company for verification.
• Don't give them any personal or bank details.
• If they have a vehicle, take down the registration number, make and model.

Always look out for your elderly and vulnerable neighbours.

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Willington Surgery

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination, Willington Surgery

If you are over 65, a main carer, or a poultry worker, or if you suffer from any form of chronic respiratory, heart, kidney, neurological or liver disease, asthma, diabetes or low immunity, please call in to the surgery or telephone 703318 to book an appointment.

The following clinics have been arranged for October. November dates will follow.

Saturday 9th October 9 am to 12 pm

Friday 15th October 9.40 am to 12 pm

Saturday 16th October 9 am to 12 pm

Friday 22nd October 9.40 am to 12 pm

This seasonal flu vaccine contains a dose of H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine. Even if you have already received a swine flu vaccination and you fall within the above categories, it is recommended that you have this season's flu vaccine.

Pregnant women who are not in an 'at risk' group, and who have not already had a swine flu vaccination, are also advised to have a seasonal vaccine.

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Repton Village & History

1st Repton Cubs

Repton Cub Pack starts up again on Wednesday 3rd November at The Den Boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 10 are welcome to share in loads of fun activities every week! Meetings weekly are during term time, 6.15 - 7.45 pm. £2.50 per week is payable termly in advance. For enquiries contact Aimee Brooks on 07973 866921.

Repton Village Party, Saturday 7th May 2011

Note that this is the Saturday after the early May bank holiday weekend.

Help to plan it!

If you would like to be involved at next year's Party, there will be a meeting at The Den, Mitre Drive, at 7 pm on Wednesday 20th October. The aim of the Village Party is to bring all strands of village life together, so we are keen that all organisations and groups are represented. Please come to the meeting and find out more.

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Repton Casuals, 2009-2010 Season

Repton Casuals senior team had a very successful season, winning the treble in the Burton & District Sunday League: the Division 1 Championship, the Division 1 Divisional Cup, and First Choice Wholesale Challenge Cup. Darren Ruston was the first division's highest scorer with 21 goals.

The team lost only three games all season, winning the league by 13 clear points, the biggest winning margin in any division for four years. Only 16 goals were conceded, which is the lowest by any team in any division in the same period.

The Division 1 Divisional cup was won 3-0 against Miners Arms, with goals from Josh Gregory, Steve Lochrie and Chris Martin, who won the Man of the Match trophy.

The First Choice Wholesale Challenge Cup was won 2-1 against Hilton Athletic, with goals from Adrian Mann and Darren Ruston, who won the Man of the Match trophy.

Thanks, Chris

After 12 very successful years, Chris Hawksworth is standing down as chairman of Repton Casuals Football Club.

Chris first played for the Casuals when he was just 15 years old, and went on to captain the award-winning teams of the 1970s that won the Burton and District Senior League three years in a row; the late Mr Frank Basford was then the motivator and secretary. Porcelain beakers bearing that 1970s team photograph are available from the club.

During Chris's period as chairman, Repton Casuals fielded no fewer than 13 junior teams. His handling of committee meetings, involving many generations of teams, was a master-class in management.

Chris is succeeded as chairman by Russell Baker, with Russell's wife, Sarah, as secretary, and Bob Errington and David Jacobs in support.

This season Repton Casuals will be fielding the following teams: Seniors, Youth (under 18), Under 14 Blue, Under 14 White, Under 13, Under 12 Blue, Under 12 White, Under 10 Blue, Under 10 White, and Under 9.

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Sale of Work & Fun Day, Saturday 6th November

The annual Sale of Work and Fun Day is a joint effort by members of Repton Village and Repton School. There is always a wide variety of stalls with quality items and bargains, as well as numerous fun items for all age groups, run by the pupils, and a variety of refreshments including teas and pancakes.

Every year the event raises large sums for charity, now over £30,000, partly as a result of the main event on the day, partly through additional cabarets, dinners and auctions run by the boarding houses.

Stall-holders and boarding house representatives, who have helped to raise the money, decide who should benefit. We are always keen to support worthy local causes, and many Repton organisations have benefited. Suggestions and requests for donations should be made to stall-holders or boarding house representatives.

We need your help!

To raise such large sums of money requires a lot of hard work. Gifts and help in making items like cakes or craft work would be very much appreciated. The following stalls rely on your support and the stallholders would greatly welcome gifts direct to them in Repton or to Pears School on the day.

Extra help is always useful, so anyone who is willing to be involved on the day should contact any stall holder or Penny Holroyd at The Hall.

Bottles and Jars

This popular stall was again very successful last year but it does depend on your support. We welcome any contributions of suitable items for this year's stall, items such as home-made preserves, pickles and chutneys, and anything in a bottle or jar, savoury, sweet, scented or decorative. Please contact Frances Wimbush, 703180.

Cakes

We welcome any home baking for this stall so please get cooking and phone Louise Hardwick, 701608.

Gifts and teddies

If you have any unwanted but new or nearly new gifts such as new bags, candles, perfumes, notelets, china, glass ) or cuddly toys in excellent condition please phone Noreen Flight on 702274 or Margaret Bromage, 701609.

Toys

If you have any toys, puzzles or games in good condition please phone Alison Pitts, 703187.

Do come along this year and help raise a significant sum for charity whilst purchasing worthwhile items and having lots of fun.

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Repton School Lecture Series
'Higher than the Eagle Soars', Friday 8th October at 7.45 pm

Stephen Venables is president of the Alpine Club, the world's oldest mountaineering association, and one of the most renowned mountain climbers in the world today.

In 1988 he was part of an expedition to pioneer a new route up Everest, becoming the first Briton to climb Everest without oxygen. The only member of the team to reach the summit, he was caught out by darkness at 8,600 metres, totally exposed to the elements, and facing a harrowing night on the mountain - an experience retold in his book, 'Everest - Alone at the Summit'.

Stephen has gone on to pioneer many climbs on mountain ranges around the world. His climbs have been filmed by National Geographic and he was featured in the film 'Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure'. For the BBC's 'Mountain Men' series, he climbed the Matterhorn in Victorian tweeds and nailed boots!

In an illustrated lecture, based on his recent autobiography, 'Higher than the Eagles Soar', Stephen illustrates some of the climbs which have shaped his life as an award-winning author, broadcaster and photographer.

The lecture takes place in the Robert Beldam Hall, which is in the Music School. Free tickets are available from the Lodge, next to the Arch.

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Repton Village Society, Meetings 7.30 pm, Repton Village Hall

In his wide ranging talk, Kevin Reynolds did much to correct the bad press that bats have received over many years.

A week later, our eloquent and knowledgeable guide in Liverpool was a superb ambassador for the city. Many said that they intended to make further, extended visits.

Saturday 2nd October: Dr. Kevin Leahy on 'The Staffordshire Hoard'

To be sure of a seat, contact me on 701838 for a ticket at £3.

Thursday 7th October: 'The Craft of Thatching'

Our speaker is Master Thatcher, David Wood.

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Repton W.I.

Thanks were extended to Muriel Billington for hosting an afternoon tea in August. Bretby will be hosting the Group meeting on Monday 18th October in Repton village hall, and there is an invitation to sample crafts in Ticknall on Friday 15th October. Visits are planned to the Mulberry Room for lunch, there are possible craft sessions, and more miles were added to the triathlon. Arrangements were also discussed for the sponsored swim in Repton swimming pool on 20th October, 'Make a Splash for India', and volunteers were called for, both to help and to swim.

Then Captain Jolyon Maclaine, a retired helicopter pilot, explained how he joined the RAF because it sounded great fun, much better than insurance. Having served in Northern Ireland with the challenge of low-level flying - even under the electricity cables - and in Belize, he moved on to search and rescue, where he found it sad that from the 48 people he helped to rescue, he only received two 'thank you's - including one from the parents of a girl who unfortunately died. After 22 years in the RAF Jolyon moved to the Royal Flight of Oman, ferrying VIPs around the five royal palaces. His last job was with the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire police, who share a helicopter; from their base in Ripley it takes only 15 minutes to reach any part of the two counties.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 13th October, 7.15 pm in the village hall: AGM followed by a talk by Mrs. Elizabeth Woodall, who is interrupting her course at Denman College to bring some of her extensive collection of W.I. memorabilia, including the Repton inkwell.

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The Dales

A whopping £456.75 was raised from our coffee morning; a big 'thank you' to all the people and local businesses who donated their time and prizes, we are all very grateful. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the chance to meet up with friends old and new.

Several of the residents entered the village show with a collage entitled 'Jewel in India', achieving a handsome 4th prize, and then at Burton Town Hall we happily toe-tapped our way through many a well-known tune played on the Wurlitzer organ there, bringing back memories of George Formby, Vera Lynn and old sea-side jaunts.

In the near future we have been invited to The Royal British Legion for cream scones and bingo, and we are toying with the idea of a cheese and wine evening. We will keep you posted.

Friends of the Dales

We have started to discuss with our residents what they would like to do in the run-up to Christmas, and there will be a meeting of the Friends of the Dales to prepare for this very busy time. If you would like to attend or help, please call me to confirm times and dates.

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Repton Village Show 2010

This year's entries must have spanned the widest age range of village people ever, ranging from a flag from a two year-old to a collage from the art group at the Dales. The show is truly inclusive, and there were many wonderful exhibits of garden produce, baking and preserving, photography and handicrafts.

For the best fruit exhibit there was a new trophy this year, the Argyle Trophy, donated by Adrian Argyle, our esteemed auctioneer. Thank you, Adrian.

Congratulations to all the winners, particularly those who won the awards for the best exhibits:

The Committee would like to thank all the people who entered and visited the show. We hope you enjoyed it and will be back next year. If you have not been before, why not come down to the village hall next September and see what goes on? Everyone is very welcome.

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Repton Village History Group

St Wystan's Church was the venue for our August meeting, which was in two parts. First we visited the WW2 graves of servicemen, most of whom had died in accidents whilst training at Burnaston Airfield. Alan Thompson gave us an insight into several of the peoples buried there, including the circumstances of their demise.

Then we moved into the church to view the extensive alterations and to appreciate the quality of the work that has been undertaken recently. Tea and biscuits from the new kitchen rounded off an interesting an informal evening.

Tuesday 19th October: 'The History of Elvaston Castle'

Our speaker will be Mike Tong, the former curator of Elvaston Castle. Visitors are welcome; members £2, visitors £3. 7.30 pm in Repton village hall.

On 16th November we will be having a talk about the 'WW2 Evacuees'. If you have any memories of people evacuated to Repton, please let us know.

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Repton Parish Council Jottings

• Arboretum: The next planting at the arboretum will take place in November. There is already a waiting list for this planting and those concerned will be contacted over the coming weeks. Unfortunately, a few trees planted in March have not survived, and these will also be replaced at the same time. Again, the people concerned will be contacted over the next few weeks.
• Burial Ground: In recent months there has been increasing concern about the burial ground in Monsom Lane. Councillors resolved that the terms of the long-standing regulations should be adhered to. In particular, no cultivation of the ground is allowed. Ownership and responsibility for maintenance of the land lies with the Parish Council. Councillors do recognise that this is a very sensitive matter, but they would like to be able to maintain the burial ground to a similar standard to those in other nearby parishes.
• Planning: An application has been lodged to build a new detached house on derelict land at 7a Pinfold Lane. Councillors have no objection to the proposal, but are asking SDDC planning officers to ensure that Japanese Knotweed on the site is dealt with correctly in order to prevent its spread.
• Public Footpaths: The Parish Council has reported defective stiles on a couple of our local footpaths (nos. 32 and 37). Derbyshire County Council has agreed to re-stabilise the bank and footpath from Matthew's Jitty to Pinfold Lane adjacent to Repton Brook, once they have the consent of the Environment Agency.
• Odds and Ends: Efforts to get permission to open footpaths from Repton to Willington Road are being renewed, as are attempts to arrange for some of the Staffordshire Hoard visit the village for a public display. After a long time, some success has been achieved on other fronts: the 'give way' road marking approaching the Cross from High Street has been repositioned to improve visibility, and the yellow markings of the bus bay at the Cross have been reinstated, as has the disabled parking space in front of the parish church.

Next meeting: Monday 11th October at 7.30 pm in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton. Planning applications will be available beforehand.

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Milton & Foremark Village Matters

Milton W.I.

In September, Anne Bailey gave us a fascinating talk on 'Pixie Hoods and Siren Suits'. Anne was a little girl during World War 2 and had many memories of rationing, knitted clothes and very harsh winters. President Jane Smith gave the vote of thanks.

Next Meeting: Wednesday 20th October at 7.30 pm in Milton village hall: AGM. As we do not have a speaker at our Annual General meeting, it is a good opportunity for members to mingle and chat whilst enjoying the delicious refreshments provided by our hostesses.

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Newton Solney Village Matters

Newton Solney Infant School

At the start of the autumn term we welcome back pupils and families and at the same time our new children joining the school.

Community Collective Worship will continue on the first Wednesday morning of the month at 9.15 in the school hall. The dates for this term are 6th October, 3rd November and 1st December.

Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service takes place in St Mary’s Church on Friday 1st October at 2.30 pm. Do come and join us.

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Newton Solney W.I.

President Joan Buchanan welcomed members back after our summer break and spoke about the successful barbecue held on one of the rare sunny Sundays in August.

Volunteers are needed for our fund-raising lunch at the village hall (Saturday 2nd October from 12.30 pm until 2 pm). There will be cottage pies (including vegetarian) and desserts.

On 15th October, Staunton Harold W.I. invite members to a 'Craft Dabble Day', and on Monday 18th October there in an autumn Group meeting, to be hosted by Bretby W.I. at Repton. The competition is for a musical instrument made out of re-cycled material. On 21st October, members are visiting Derbyshire House to see 'Mr. Darcy' brought to life - a presentation about a Regency gentleman.

At our October meeting the Produce Cup will be presented for the favourite cup cake; hopefully some will be available to go with our after-meeting beverage!

We are invited to Bretby W.I. Quiz in Newton Solney village hall on Friday 5th November. All the material and photographs for the W.I. TRI are to be in by 19th November. Members were also asked if they were interested in a Christmas shopping visit to Boundary Mill Stores at Walsall - more details next month.

The evening then proceeded with a demonstration of gift wrapping by Tina Fairweather. She revealed simple techniques that many of us would not have attempted before, and the results were most attractive. I'm sure that we shall be trying them out on our birthday and Christmas presents in the future.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 12th October: Liz Boddice, 'Fun with Chocolate'. Whist Drive: Tuesday 26th October. Both meetings are at 7.30 pm in the village hall. All welcome.

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Newton Solney Tuesday Club

At our first meeting of the new season, many projects were discussed for the coming year, including the Christmas Lunch at Newton Park and the Bournemouth Holiday next April.

The in-depth talk and demonstration by Prison Officer Rick Vine and his two sniffer dogs from Sudbury Prison had us all enthralled, and he was able to answer our many questions.

Tuesday 5th October at 2.30 pm

At our next meeting we shall be making the Christmas Tree decorations for our tree in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church in December.

Tuesday 26th October

We have arranged to visit Wyvale Garden Centre for lunch followed by a talk by Peter Smith on 'Gardening from October to Christmas'.

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Newton Solney Parish Council Notes

Clerk: Thank you to Andy Parker for his work as Clerk to the Parish Council for the last six months; he has done a great job, and we wish him well with his new work venture. The Parish Council has appointed Ron Parker as the new Clerk; he is keen to be involved in village matters, and the Parish Council is looking forward to working with him.

Recreation Field: The ownership of the field has now been determined: the Parish Council owns and will continue to administer and maintain the ground as it has done previously.

Next Meeting: Friday 8th October at 7.45 pm in the village hall. Planning applications are available for inspection from 7.30. All are welcome to attend.

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Gardening Notes

After last winter's cold spells, we will be particularly sensitive about frost protection this autumn, and October is probably the final chance to protect tender plants before winter sets in.

Dahlias and cannas should be lifted and brought into shelter; although the one dahlia that I left in the ground last winter did survive, they will be safer in a frost-free place. Any plant containers not moved into the greenhouse should be insulated with bubble-wrap or sacking. Tender plants grown against walls may need similar protection with bubble-wrap, sacking or bracken.

Newly planted evergreens are very susceptible to cold, which may cause the foliage to brown. In some cases, a pile of bracken or foliage over the roots may be adequate. Penstemons are doubtfully hardy and should be treated similarly; to provide further protection, don't cut the foliage down until spring. Penstemon cuttings taken now may root in a propagating frame, but they are best taken from fresh growth in spring.

Continue planting spring bulbs, lilies, wallflowers and other spring bedding such as winter pansies and forget-me-nots. Most tulips should be left till November but early-flowering tulips - the varieties found growing in Turkey, Iran and North Africa - can be planted now. These species tulips naturalise readily and can be left to flower undisturbed in future years. April and May are the main months for tulips, but the early ones mostly flower in March and April, when the hybrid Fosteriana and Kaufmanniana tulips also flower. The Greigii hybrids flower a little later, and many have striped leaves. The classical Darwin tulips flower at the end of April, and the lily-flowered tulips in April and May. Parrot and Viridiflora tulips, the latter with their green-edged petals, flower in May. So with a little planning you can have tulips in flower for over three months!

Apply grease bands to apple trees to prevent winter moths, which are wingless, climbing the trees to lay their eggs. The caterpillars hatch in spring to feed on the leaves and flowers.

Finish lifting main-crop potatoes. Then fork over the ground and remove any small tubers. Clear rhubarb leaves away and expose the crowns to the cold, which they need to prosper. The crowns can be divided at any time between now and March.

You can still sow overwintering broad beans early in the month, and plant autumn onion sets and garlic. Winter lettuce sown in modules last month can be planted out now, but will do best in a cold frame. Watch out for slugs.

Pick up autumn leaves; they make paths slippery and unsafe, and on the lawn can kill the grass if left too long. However, they can be left on the border, so long as they don't smother the plants, and will act as a mulch. The leaves can be put in special bins or in black polythene sacks (with a few holes to let the air in), and left for 18 months to break down to leaf mould. Piling leaves in a corner, or making a heap of logs, will give wildlife a place to shelter or hibernate during the winter, but don't set light to such piles, or to piles of rubbish, without first checking what is there. You will find various types of insect 'hotels' for sale in garden centres, with different designs said to attract different insects, but natural sites are more reliable. All sorts of nooks and crannies in walls or rockeries will be suitable for ladybirds, lacewings, solitary bees and wasps, all of which are valuable pest controllers and pollinators. A pile of logs with the bark still on will provide good shelter for frogs, toads and hedgehogs, which all help to control the slug population. A dry stone wall is perhaps best for insects, but if you are building one, use lime mortar; it is easier for wasps and solitary bees to bore holes in.