June 2012 - Contents Martin's Musings Repton, Foremark and Newton Solney Parish Churches 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 The Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch on Sunday 3rd June Coffee Morning: Saturday 9th June at 10.30 Gift Afternoon: Saturday 15th June Shell (age 7+) 175 Years in Pinfold Lane Dates for your Diary Thought for the month Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Baptisms Grace Isabella Noon and Lily Rose Noon Betsy Willow Eley and Albey George Eley Marriages Altay Erdogan and Laura Jayne Butchart The Memorial Book Derby Diocese Photo Competition Repton Benefice Martin’s Institution Thank you all! Come and support June! Contact the Vicar St Wystan's News Messy Church for all the Family Services at St Wystan's The Book of Common Prayer celebrates its 350th anniversary St Mary's News St Mary's Flower Festival, Friday 1st - Tuesday 5th June Diamond Jubilee Jazz Evening, Sunday 3rd June Diamond Jubilee Family Barn Dance, Tuesday 5th June Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 6th June Repton Rags, Saturday 9th June Repton School Concert, Wednesday 13th June Craft & Gift Fair, Thursday 21st June Willington Medical Practice Patient Participation Group AGM, Thursday 21st June Repton Primary School Summer Fair, Friday 6th July Burton Operatic Society's 60th Anniversary Concert, Saturday 7th July Thankyou Cycling in India for Charity You and your Pet Dickie Doggie Tummies Neighbourhood Watch The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Saturday 2nd June, Walk the Repton Royal Route Saturday 2nd June, Village Hall Singalong, 2 - 3 pm Saturday 2nd June, Village Hall Teas Saturday 2nd June, Spitfire Flypast, app 3.05 pm Sunday 3rd June, Service of Celebration, 9.45 am at St Wystan's Church Sunday 3rd June, The Big Lunch Sunday 3rd June, Jazz Evening in Pears School, 7.30 pm Repton Commemorative Mug Monday 4th June, Jubilee Party from 6 pm Tuesday 5th June, Family Funday, 11 am to 4 pm Broomhills, a Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field Tuesday 5th June, Family Barn Dance and Supper, Pears School, 7 - 10.30 pm Photographers and pictures needed! Proposed Closure of the Dales Repton Village and History Repton Rags Repton Open Gardens, Friday 15th - Sunday 17th June Repton W.I. Repton School Speech Day, Saturday 30th June Repton Runners Repton Beavers Repton Cubs Congratulations to Repton Casuals Under 14s A gun mount on Jeremiah's Walk? Repton Village History Group Repton Village Society Parish Council Office Needed Repton Parish Council Jottings Repton Casuals Team Photo Album Milton & Foremark Village Matters Milton Open Gardens, Sunday 1st July Milton W.I. Newton Solney Village Matters Newton Solney Pre School Newton Solney C of E Infant School Newton Solney W.I. Newton Solney Tuesday Club Newton Solney Parish Council News Gardening Notes Computer Security R.I.P.

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Martin's Musings

Greetings from a vicarage in continuing chaos!

Yes, we are slowly creating our home in the vicarage, but the boxes still dominate in some rooms and there is still a lot of sorting yet to be done. We can't fathom the heating control system, but at least we have few months to work it out before the autumn chill arrives. What is really good news is that secondary glazing is to be fitted to all the windows; life should be more snug (and cheaper) next winter. The garden is beginning to show signs of our attention, and it is a delight to discover long overgrown brick paths around the vegetable patch. Now, all we need to do is rid the lawn of moss, but then we are not alone in that!

I suppose my first year or two here among you will follow a similar path: learning how things work in Foremark, Newton Solney and Repton parishes and the associated communities; giving thanks for what there is; identifying areas of the life of our churches that have become overgrown, in need of light and air; noting parts of what we do that might be done better; seeking openings for new growth; all these are a major part of my life at the moment. What is hard is that the more I observe and learn, the more I am 'chomping at the bit' to get started. But it is still early days. In his wisdom my brother once said that you should live for a year with a new garden to learn just what is there. As I said on my first Sunday here, that is by and large what I intend to do.

In this 'honeymoon' period, I ask for your prayers for myself, for the churchwardens and PCCs, the staff team, and all who are involved in the life of our Benefice. Quoting from my first sermon, the most important parts of what we do together as a Christian Family are to pray, to seek God's will, and to act at God's time.

If there is one word that should guide our prayers and thinking about the future, it is the word Bishop Alastair used at my licensing - 'collaborative'. The vicarage and grounds need Julie, our children and me to work together to make it our home. So it is within our benefice. If we are to build God's kingdom in our benefice, parishes and communities, then we need to work collaboratively at all levels. How we might best do that will take prayer, time and wisdom, but when the Spirit is allowed to do its work, then wonderful things happen. I look forward to sharing them with you.

All Blessings!

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Services at Foremark, Newton Solney
and Repton Churches

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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The Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch on Sunday 3rd June

. . . will follow the morning service, in the schoolroom. Everyone is welcome, but please let us know by Sunday 27th May if you would like to come.

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Coffee Morning: Saturday 9th June at 10.30

Another chance to have coffee and biscuits with friends, to buy Webb Ivory cards and stationery, home-made cakes and marmalade, and to play tombola!

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Gift Afternoon: Saturday 15th June

The church will be open from 3 to 5 pm on the Saturday afternoon of the Open Gardens weekend to serve Cream Teas and receive your gifts; all donations will go towards the Old Schoolroom Improvement fund.

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Shell (age 7+)

. . . meets on Mondays 8th, 11th and 25th June. Activities this month will include Father's Day gifts, cricket and cooking. If you are 7 or over, you are welcome to join us!

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175 Years in Pinfold Lane

Following an article in the Parish Magazine in March, Derek Winter has been in touch about an intermediate stage in the chapel's history.

In 1800 an independent chapel was built on private land in the rear garden of 46 High Street, near to the thatched Acton Cottage where earlier meetings had been held. It was followed by a Methodist Chapel in Well Lane in 1815. The independent congregation - no doubt increased - built and moved to the Pinfold Lane chapel in 1837.

The vacated building later became the isolation block of the first Repton School sanatorium, and was in use until the early 1890s, when it was demolished.

Derek suggests that, whilst the Test and other Acts oppressed individual dissenters, it seems likely that the obstacles to building a larger chapel would have been less legal and more financial - most dissenters were of modest means - added perhaps to the difficulty of getting land in the village at a time when landholdings were largely controlled by Church of England interests.

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Dates for your Diary:

Saturday 14th July	Family Barbecue at 5 Monsom Lane
Friday 28th September	Quiz Night with buffet supper

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Thought for the month

A slender knowledge of the highest things is more desirable than the most certain knowledge of lesser things.

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Baptisms

Grace Isabella and Lily Rose Noon, twin daughters of Jonathan and Deborah of 11 Church Side, Willington, were baptised at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney, on Sunday 6th May.

Betsy Willow and Albey George Eley, children of Steven and Alison of 17 Osborne Street, Winshill, were baptised at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney, on Sunday 6th May.

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Marriages

Altay Erdogan and Laura Jayne Butchart came to St Wystan's Church on Saturday 5th May for a blessing on their marriage.

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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 use the website contact page to contact the churchwardens.

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Derby Diocese

Photo Competition

A photo competition aims to find images for the Diocese of Derby 2013 Calendar.

The theme of the competition is 'Churches 4 Communities'. It will be judged in six categories: Celebration, Smile, Church Wildlife and Landscape, Church People, History, and In All Weathers. Photos must have been taken within the diocese during the last year, and the two best in each category will appear in the calendar. All entrants will be invited to an exhibition of the winning photographs at the Harvest Appeal launch in July. The competition closes on Sunday 1st July.

The calendar is being produced in aid of the Bishop of Derby's Harvest Appeal, which this year will support the Mothers' Union Parenting Programme in Rwanda. For more information, see derby.anglican.org.

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Repton Benefice

The Institution

On Thursday 26th April, St Wystan's Church was packed for a Service of Institution and Induction at which Rev'd Martin Flowerdew was welcomed by the churchwardens, PCCs and congregations of the benefice of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney. Also taking part were members of other denominations and representatives of local schools and councils, including Michael Stanton, Chairman of SDDC. The service was led by the Bishop of Derby, the Right Rev'd Alastair Redfern, who stressed in his address the importance of collaborative ministry and the need for parishioners to support and help practically in the smooth running and administration of the parishes.

Following the service, Martin, his wife, Julie, and their three daughters, Lundy, Eva and Maiya, together with invited guests, were able to meet parishioners in the less formal setting of a reception in Pears School.

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Thank you all!

Some words of thanks were expressed after the service when Bishop Alastair signed and sealed my ministry among you, but not everyone was there, and I would like to thank all of you who have made my family and me feel very quickly settled here.

May I thank all who helped to make that service a wonderful occasion, all those who have sent cards, and those who have dropped in liquid and delicious forms of welcome. If I have not yet met you, I look forward to doing so - and to those I have, please continue to be understanding about the number of names I have to hoist aboard!

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Come and support June!

On Saturday 30th June at St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne, June Scott is to be ordained priest. This follows her ordination as a deacon last summer, in a service at Derby Cathedral which many members of the benefice were privileged to attend, as well as a great deal of work and study since.

A coach has been booked to transport friends and family. It will leave Newton Solney, opposite the Brickmakers' Arms, at 2 pm, picking up passengers in Repton and Willington a few minutes later. We expect to leave Ashbourne for the return journey at about 5.30. The cost will be £8 - £10 per person, depending on the number of passengers. As places at St Oswald's are limited, anyone who would like to attend should first contact Jennifer Haynes on 703827 for further details.

As a deacon, June was able to conduct baptisms, funerals, and many other services, but her new status gives her all the authority of a priest, and on the morning following her ordination, Sunday 1st July, she will celebrate communion for the first time. You will all be welcome to join us for Family Communion at 10 am at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney. Come and support her!

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Contact the Vicar

The vicarage telephone number has changed; contact Martin on 01283 619686. He would appreciate it if you could avoid contacting him on Fridays.

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St Wystan's News

Messy Church for all the Family Fun activities,craft and games,celebration and Sunday tea for children and adults, anyone, any age St Wystan's Church, Sunday 24th June, 4 to 5.30 pm To find out more, contact Ruth Attwood on 702804 or . Everyone is welcome!

Services at St Wystan's

Sunday 3rd June at 9.45

Join us on Trinity Sunday to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in a Family Service of Celebration. To make life easier for those involved in the Big Lunch that day, matins will be put back to the following Sunday, the 10th.

Sunday 24th June

Parish Communion will be followed by Prayer for Healing. All are welcome.

Sunday 1st July

Following her ordination as Priest the previous day, June Scott will celebrate at Holy Communion for the first time - at 10 am in St Mary's Church. At St Wystan's, there will be no 9.45 Family Service or Matins that morning - they will be postponed to the following Sunday, the 8th - so that we can all go to support June on this very special occasion.

Prayer for Christian Healing

. . . next meets at 7.30 pm on Monday 11th June at 3 Richmond Court.

'Living the Word'

. . . will meet on Thursday 21st June at 7.30 pm at 3 Richmond Court. If you would like to learn more, or to come along to share how we have put 'The Word of Life' into practice during May, please telephone Stephen Longden on 703259.

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The Book of Common Prayer celebrates its 350th anniversary

2012 is not just about the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics; this year also marks the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer.

Compiled in the sixteenth century by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and modified in 1662, the Prayer Book has been familiar to generations, for regular worship, baptisms, marriages and deaths.

Prayer books, unlike books of prayers, contain the services of worship. Published in 1549, two years after the death of Henry VIII, the first book was a product of the English Reformation following the break with Rome. It was the first to contain the forms of service for daily and Sunday worship in English, and also to do so within a single volume. The book included morning and evening prayer, the Litany and Holy Communion, as well as the other occasional services: the orders for baptism, confirmation, marriage, 'prayers to be said with the sick' and a funeral service. It set out in full the Epistle and Gospel readings for the Sunday Communion Service, and specified Old and New Testament readings, psalms and canticles for daily prayer.

The 1549 book was revised by Cranmer in 1552 but that edition never came into use because, on the death of Edward VI in 1553, his half-sister Mary I restored Roman Catholic worship. On her death, a compromise version was published in 1559. In 1662, following the turbulent events leading to and including the English Civil War, there was another major revision. That received the royal assent on the 19th May, and came into use on 24th August, St Bartholomew's Day. It has remained the official prayer book of the Church of England, and its 350th anniversary is what we celebrate today.

As with the King James Bible, whose 400th anniversary we celebrated last year, its direct and unambiguous words have shaped the English language and become part of our cultural heritage. After the Bible, it is the most frequently cited book in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. Phrases such as 'till death us do part', 'read, mark, learn and inwardly digest', 'peace in our time' and 'ashes to ashes' are familiar to us all.

Cranmer had an ear for cadences that are both beautiful and eternal. He wanted "a mere ploughboy" to be able to remember the BCP's most powerful phrases. Although he did not hesitate to borrow from the finest spiritual writers of his time such as Miles Coverdale, an early translator of the Psalms, the most sparkling gems of the Book of Common Prayer were Cranmer's own, including the General Confession:

"We have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done. And we have done those things which we ought not to have done. And there is no health in us."

and the evening collect:

"Lighten our darkness we beseech thee O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night."

Although most parish worship nowadays uses more contemporary language, Prayer Book services continue to be held daily in most of our cathedrals; at Repton there is one a month, matins on the first Sunday.

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St Mary's News

St Mary's Flower Festival, Friday 1st - Tuesday 5th June

During all the busy-ness of the Jubilee Celebrations, do make time to visit the Flower Festival, see the wonderful displays in church, enjoy the refreshments and browse the stalls. Doors will be open on Friday between 2 and 5 pm, and from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday to Tuesday. Join us too for a special Service of Celebration on Sunday at 10 am.

Friday 1st June, 7 pm: an Evening of Celebration in St Mary's Church

. . . with sparkling wine and canapés, a raffle and an auction, together with music by the Burton Concert Band led by David Haines. Tickets at £10 are available from Jennifer Haynes on 703827. An event not to be missed.

Diamond Jubilee Jazz Evening Barbara Taylor and All That Jazz Sunday 3rd June, 7.30 pm in Pears School Bring your own food, drink and glasses, and prepare for a great evening! Tickets (returns only) £1 from Alan Webster 01283 701838, Linda Shortt, 702702, or Martin Wimbush, 703180

Diamond Jubilee Family Barn Dance with the live music of Bonnyrigg Tuesday 5th June, 7 – 10.30 pm in Pears School Buffet Supper included, but bring your own drink & glasses Tickets £10, Children under 14 £5, from Frances Wimbush, 703180, and Carol Lloyd, 702410

Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 6th June from 12.30 to 1.30 pm in St Wystan's Church £4.   Homemade soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee.   And a chat! Everyone welcome. Do come!

Repton Rags Relax, Activities, Games and Sports for boys & girls aged 8 to 14 First meeting, Saturday 9th June from 6 to 7.30 pm at the Den Fun and games, indoors and out, and plenty of time to chat with your friends Come along and see what's going on! £1 a head Any questions or to check on other meeting dates, please contact Julie Groom, 0797 4998852

Repton School Concerts Society Galya Bisengalieva, violin ~ Petr Limonov, piano Wednesday 13th June at 7.45 pm in the Robert Beldam Hall Galya Bisengalieva is a prize-winning violinist from Kazakhstan whose programme will include works by Ysaye, Debussy, Schumann, Bartok and Fauré. This will be an exciting opportunity to hear a young virtuoso performer. Tickets £13.50 and £10.50 (concessions). For further information or tickets contact Sue Parker 56 Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6GR. 01283 702550.

Craft & Gift Fair Fashion Show & Craft Stalls Thursday 21st June, 7 - 10 pm at the Newton Park Hotel Please join us and enjoy browsing a wonderful collection of unique stalls. Enjoy a drink with friends in the beautiful surroundings of the Newton Park Hotel. Admission £2 in aid of Cancer Research UK

Willington Medical Practice Patient Participation Group AGM Thursday 21st June at 7 pm in the Old School, Castleway, Willington John Floyd from Derbyshire Health United, director for patient and public involvement, will speak about 'Out of Hours' services. All patients and surgery staff welcome!

Repton Primary School Summer Fair Friday 6th July, 6 pm in the school grounds An evening for all the family - with an Olympic theme! BBQ    *    games    *    raffle    *    competitions    *    bar    *    skittles Come and have fun!

As Time Goes By A concert to celebrate Burton Operatic Society's 60th Anniversary in the 400 Hall, Repton School Saturday 7th July at 7.30 pm Sunday 8th July at 2.30 and 7.30 pm With songs from shows performed by the Society over the past 60 years, including My Fair Lady, Chess, Carousel, South Pacific, The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance For tickets from £9, ring Hazel Andrews on 01283 541552

Thankyou

Thank you! Cycling in India for Charity

The 'pre-loved' clothes sale we held last month in the village hall was a great success, with a super total of £1,183.55 raised for cancer charities!

I would like to thank everyone for your support and generous donations of items for sale - including yummy cakes! I also need to thank my incredible team of helpers, without whom we could not have done it! It is lovely to be part of this friendly village; events like this make you realise that community spirit still exists! Thank you all!
In memory of her mother, Lesley-Jane Carruthers of Mulberry Beauty Salon in Repton is cycling this November from Agra to Jaipur, aiming to raise at least £3,000 for cervical, breast and ovarian cancer charities. She is funding all her own costs.

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You and your Pet

Dickie Doggie Tummies

In dogs, sickness and diarrhoea can strike at any time; this month I will talk about sickness. The most common causes are a sudden change in diet and scavenging. To minimize upset, changes in diet are best done over a period of a week. Scavenging can include all sorts of things from animal poo to fish and chip wrappers. Some dogs develop a liking for eating rubber balls, stones, bones and even tights!

Anyone can experience sickness from time to time. Generally it is limited, helping to clear the stomach of any irritants. However, some foreign bodies like rubber balls can sit in the stomach for long periods, causing intermittent blockage from the stomach and thus intermittent sickness. The rubber itself is also an irritant to the stomach lining.

Systemic conditions like kidney failure and pyometra cause accumulations of toxins in the bloodstream that cause nausea, and hormonal conditions like underactive adrenal glands (Addison's disease) can result in sickness too.

Motion sickness is commonly seen in both cats and dogs in exactly the same way as in people. Appropriate tablets are very effective at stopping it.

We also use the emetic properties of certain drugs to make patients sick if for example they have accidentally consumed toxic substances.

Mostly it is not possible to know what has started off the sickness. Problems arise when sickness is unrelenting and dehydration sets in. Then drugs to counteract the sickness and even intravenous fluids may be required.

One of the most serious causes of sickness and diarrhoea is Parvovirus, and we have seen a number of cases recently; most of the puppies from one litter were lost, and also sadly the mum. The virus destroys the fingerlike projections in the gut so fluid uptake doesn't occur, and even with intensive treatment the damage can be so severe that recovery isn't possible. Fortunately this disease is easily prevented with regular vaccination, especially for puppies.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the practice.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Break-ins: South Derbyshire has seen an increase in break-ins to sheds, barns and allotments. Please make property as secure as possible and report any suspicious activity on 101, or on 999 if urgent.

Smartphone users should be wary of SMS messages containing unsolicited weblinks, which can be used to send users to scam websites. If your provider allows it, you could consider asking to block texts sent directly from the internet (rather than another phone) to reduce the opportunities for such exploits.

Immobilise: A reminder that at immobilise.com you can register all your personal property, particularly the sort of property that thieves commonly target - not just iPods and mobile phones! If it is recovered following loss or theft, Immobilise helps the police to identify it as yours, and simplifies insurance claims. The service is free.

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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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Saturday 2nd June

Walk the Repton Royal Route; start at any time from 12.30 to 3.30 pm

This is a new quiz trail for all ages. Search for clues, and learn about Repton's history and royal connections. Entry costs £1 per group, with crowns and flags to wave as you go. The trail begins and ends at the Village Hall and takes very roughly an hour.

Village Hall Singalong, 2 - 3 pm

For old and young and all in between, a singalong of familiar popular songs from six decades to celebrate Her Majesty's reign - words sheet provided - with Stanley Morris at the keyboard. For all the family to enjoy, before tea or starting on the quiz trail.

Village Hall Teas and historic film of the Queen's visit to Repton, 3 - 5 pm

Spitfire Flypast, app 3.05 pm

Repton Village Society has been fortunate enough to secure a flypast by a Spitfire from The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It is expected to approach on a line over the allotments, village hall and Broomhills playing field, and to complete three circuits. Any last minute alteration will be displayed in the Post Office and Spar shop windows on the Friday, and information will also be available from Alan Webster on 701838.

Sunday 3rd June

Service of Celebration, 9.45pm at St Wystan's Church

The Big Lunch

Jazz Evening in Pears School, 7.30 pm

Barbara Taylor and All That Jazz are a local 8 piece band playing trad and blues, who have played at many well-known jazz festivals. Song sheets and Union Jacks will be provided for a rousing finale! Bring your own food, drink and glasses. The village society is funding the event; tickets cost just £1 but are now sold out. To see if there are any returns, contact Alan Webster on 701838.

Repton Commemorative Mug

A unique Jubilee china beaker marking our celebrations in Repton will be on sale at £7.50 at the main events over the Jubilee weekend.

Monday 4th June

Jubilee Party, Pears School and Paddock, gates open from 6 pm

Come and party with your family, friends and neighbours in a celebration for the whole village, with a Hog Roast, ice creams, music for all tastes, laser lights, dancing and singalong. In Pear's School there will be a professional licensed bar, and hot and soft drinks will also be available. At 9.45 the Beacon will be lit, followed by fireworks.

An area on the Paddock will be available for families and groups to set up their own gazebos. Pitches cost £10 and need to be reserved in advance. Please contact Chris Carpenter on 702370.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by responsible adults.

There is no charge for entry but there are significant costs, and donations would be greatly appreciated.

Tuesday 5th June

Family Funday, 11 am to 4 pm at Broomhills Lane

A great day for all the family, with a tug of war, 7 a side football, pitch and putt, soccer skills, ‘beat the goalie', running and races, a beer tent, an ice cream van, a BBQ, and lots more besides. We would like to thank Asda, Sinfin, for their generous sponsorship.

Broomhills, a Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field

Heather Wheeler MP, and Councillor Michael Stanton, Chairman of SDDC will both be present at the Fun Day, and together with John Shortt, Chairman of Repton Parish Council, will unveil a plaque to mark the Parish Council's success in having Broomhills designated a Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field, thus safeguarding its future.

Family Barn Dance and Supper, Pears School, 7 - 10.30 pm

Bring your family and friends for a fun and friendly finale to the weekend, a time to relax and let your hair down, a place to have a drink, to swap tales, and to dance. Whether you can dance or not, it doesn't matter; barn dances are very quickly picked up, some are sedate, some energetic, and young and old can all join in together. The music of Bonnyrigg is irresistible, full of life and vitality, and Mike Gentles of Bonnyrig is the finest and most entertaining caller in the business.

For £10, under 14s £5, you get not merely a really fun evening, but also a buffet supper, and as you bring your own drink (and glasses), costs are kept to a minimum. Tickets are available from Carol Lloyd, 702410, and Frances Wimbush, 703180. For the sake of the caterers, please don't leave booking to the last minute!

Photographers and pictures needed!

We hope to produce a photographic book of the weekend as a souvenir and historical record, and rely on YOU to provide photographs of the events. Family or professional snaps in almost any format will be most appreciated. If you would be happy to cover any of the events, please contact Martin Wimbush on 703180.

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Proposed Closure of the Dales

At the beginning of May, Derbyshire County Council began a public consultation on the closure of the Dales. The accompanying statement reads:

"At Derbyshire County Council we're committed to providing the best possible care and services for older people. We're delivering some of them already. But we'll need to make changes so we can meet the needs of local people in years to come.

"That's why we're looking to replace many of our residential homes with 1,600 extra care apartments across the county. It means local people will have their own 'front door' and enjoy high quality, independent living with round-the-clock care when it's needed.

"It means couples will be able to stay together, be part of the community and not feel isolated. We know that's not what everyone needs so we'll still provide specialist services and some care home places for those who need them.

"One of the changes we are proposing is to close The Dales home for older people in Repton. We want to replace the 22-bed home with up to 50 'state of the art' one- and two-bedroomed extra care apartments for local people on the same site."

The consultation closes on 25th July. Find details at derbyshire.gov.uk/thedales.

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Repton Village & History

Repton Rags, Boys & girls aged 8 to 14

Repton Rags - Relax, Activities, Games and Sports - is now up and running! We hope to meet on most Saturdays at the Den, and our first session will be on Saturday 9th June from 6 to 7.30 pm - £1 a head. We will be using both the field and the indoor area, with some organised activities but plenty of time to chat with your friends as well. Come along and see what's going on! If you have any questions, or to check on other meeting dates, please contact me.

We are still collecting games and craft supplies for RAGS, so if you have anything that you would like to donate, please bring it along. We would particularly like things like chess sets, playing cards, and sports equipment, but anything suitable for this age range will be great.

See you on the 9th!

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A Fun Weekend! Repton Open Gardens, Friday 15th - Sunday 17th June

An Evening of Wine and Music at 6.30 pm on Friday in St Wystan's Church is the opening salvo of the weekend. Sparkling wine on arrival will be followed a short concert of music by pupils of Foremarke Hall under the direction of Susan Bloor; afterwards, canapés will be served and wine available to purchase. This event was held last year for the first time and greatly enjoyed, with the musicians setting a superb standard. For tickets at £10 (which includes entry to the gardens), children free, contact Carol Lloyd, 702410, Sue Parker, 702550, or Jan Roberts, 702159.

The Gardens: Over the weekend, thirteen gardens (including four current 'Yellow Book' gardens), as well as Repton Memorial Arboretum, will be open from 2 6 pm. Do note, however, that the full range will only be open on the Sunday, so if you want to see them all over the two days, plan your route. Programmes, which also act as entry tickets, will be on sale in the village beforehand, as well as at the church lychgate and in the gardens on the day; adults £3 each, children free.

St Wystan's Church and Children's Trail: Saturday afternoon will start with bell-ringing, the organ will play for some of the time, and a children's trail around the church will help you find out more about this beautiful and historic place of worship. There are clues to find and riddles to solve to help you unravel its story.

Scarecrow Trail and Competition: Last year there were more scarecrows than ever, and with substantial prizes this year given by Zytec Engineering for the most entertaining or inventive scarecrows, there will be plenty to entertain you. To enter the competition, complete the form on page 12, and return it by Monday 11th June.

Childrens' Toy Trail: We hope that children will enjoy searching for and identifying toys in gardens showing the Teddy Bear symbol; be sure to collect a competition entry form together with your Open Gardens programme. When it is completed, take it to the Village Hall and exchange it for a lucky dip prize.

Refreshments: On both afternoons, teas will be served in the village hall from 2.30 to 5.30 pm. The U.R.C. will serve cream teas in the schoolroom from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday only.

Stalls: In gardens and at the village hall, there will be a number of stalls, including a tombola, a plant stall, a bookstall, home produce stalls, and for the first time a craft stall. Donations for these will be gratefully received, preferably beforehand. (Plants and tombola, Jan Roberts, 702159; books, David Roberts, 702159; home produce such as jams, biscuits, and sweets, Carol Lloyd, 702410; craft stall, Morag Hill,702799.)

Prize Draw: Tickets for the prize draw will be on sale in the village beforehand and over the weekend; the draw will take place on Saturday 23rd June.

Please support us!

The Open Gardens weekend is a major fund-raising event for St Wystan's Church. The money raised goes entirely towards the cost of keeping the church open and available to all - more than £60,000 a year. We hope that once again you will all join in to make it a real success.

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Repton W.I.

Several members attended the Group Meeting at Newton Solney and declared it a very enjoyable evening. Two had travelled to the 'Inspiring Women' event at Chesterfield, but found that with so many people there, it was impossible to enjoy the range of activities on offer.

The W.I. is providing teas for the Jubilee tea party in the village hall, and we were asked to sign up to provide cakes and help on the day. Future events include a visit in June to the Dower House garden in Melbourne, and lunch at the Mulberry Restaurant in Burton on 21st June at 12.30 pm, the last before the summer break. Members wishing to order bulbs from the W.I. catalogue should let Pat Court know by next month at the latest.

For the Annual Meeting in London we chose a resolution calling on the government to increase investment to train and retain midwives. Then, our speaker, Jon Harrison of Green Thumb, who had stepped in at the last minute, gave an enjoyable talk with advice on lawn treatment and care; we should all have perfect lawns this year!

Next meeting: Tuesday 12th June at 7.15 pm in the village hall: Angela Sargent will talk on 'The Farming Year', and there will be a plant stall. Visitors are always welcome.

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Repton School Speech Day, Saturday 30th June

As part of the annual Speech Day celebrations, the School will again be hosting a Leavers' Ball for parents and pupils of the Upper Sixth. It will take place in the marquee on The Paddock, within the school walls, and end at 1am.

The School sincerely hopes that this will not cause inconvenience and that local residents will be understanding; the evening is a very special occasion for the leavers at the end of their Repton careers.

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Come and enjoy the long evenings!

Repton Runners are taking advantage of the warmer weather to get out over the lanes, footpaths and bridleways. The long evenings at this time of year make running through the countryside a pleasure, with safer running possible until way past nine o'clock.

Every Wednesday our trained and qualified Jog Leaders provide both a steady run of around 4 miles and a longer faster, one of around 6. We meet outside the Red Lion at 7 pm, and everyone is welcome whatever their ability. Come along and enjoy the weather. It's fun, it's friendly and it's free! Find out more on our Facebook page, or call Michael, 07971 609998, or Katie, 07734 711986.

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Repton Beavers

Beavers' activities were close to water in May - and not just the rain! We had an evening hike along the canal at Willington, and went bellboating on the River Trent in Burton. The latter was part of the Beavers' Outdoor Challenge Badge; the other activities they have completed towards it were to put up a tent and learn to tie two knots.

Contact Liz Beaston on 703314 if your child would like to join in the fun.

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Repton Cubs

Cubs have been getting wet too; as well as bellboating with the rest of the pack, some have started on a kayak course on the River Trent. The outdoor theme continues in June when Cubs will be preparing for the camp, which will be at Willesley near Ashby. Cubs have also been working towards their global challenge badge, learning about water and energy saving.

For more information on Cubs, contact Jez Brooks on 07799 882338.

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Congratulations

. . . to Repton Casuals Under 14s, who beat Under 14s champions, Gresley Juniors, 2-1 to win the Burton Junior League Under 14 Cup in a nail-biting finish.

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A gun mount on Jeremiah's Walk?

If you look by the side of Jeremiah's walk, the footpath which runs from Willington Road up to Tanner's Lane, you will see quite near the top a round concrete disc with a stainless steel pin sticking up. Some believe that this was a gun mount, machine gun or possibly anti-aircraft. There is a similar mount beside the bridge over the Brook at the old mill site off Main Street.

The Village History Group believes that this is a part of Repton's heritage that should be kept, although maybe moved slightly, when the new Science Priory is erected.

If you remember a WWII gun on the site, or remember your parents talking about it, please contact Andy Austen on 01283 702448.

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Repton Village History Group

In April, Richard Stone gave a lively talk on the Pagets, a family with local connections and some real history. Richard started with the birth of William in 1506 to a fairly humble family in London. William rose to hold prominent positions in the service of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I, retiring from public life when Queen Elizabeth I acceded to the throne. Among other honours, William was a member of the Privy Council, Knight of the Garter, and 1st Baron Paget of Beaudesert.

Divided as a result of the turmoil between the Protestant and Catholic churches, the family later had a tumultuous time involving tales of heroism, treason and scandal, but descendants still live at Beaudesert having lost and regained the family fortunes several times over the centuries.

Next meeting: Tuesday 19th June at 7.30 pm in Repton Village Hall: We will be making parts of the Repton archive available. In addition to the usual school logs, census returns and maps, we plan to show previously unseen parts of the Ken Ash archive and the new Scouting archive. You can also buy our publications and sign up for proposed Repton Research projects. Visitors are most welcome. There will be no charge, but donations to help cover the cost of the exhibition will be appreciated.

On 18th July we have a guided tour of Donington Le Heath Manor house.

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Repton Village Society

In an absorbing talk to a large audience, Bill Cove, Head Warden at Calke Park, outlined the many different aspects of his work. His account of the opening up of the Limeyards to give public access, and of what is being done to create more walking trails using the routes of the old tramway, was particularly interesting.

Thursday 7th June - a change of speaker

At short notice, Alan Hopkin has agreed to come and describe 'An Extraordinary Career in Music'. His talk will cover his work in a music shop in Derby, Army service as a bandsman, life as a professional musician, and the 'Come Dancing' years, all with live musical accompaniment. 7.30 pm, Repton Village Hall. The scheduled talk on Captain Scott will hopefully now take place in 2013.

Saturday 30th June

There are still a few seats left on the coach to Kew Gardens or Kew Bridge Steam Museum - details from 701838.

The Spitfire Flypast on Saturday 2nd June is scheduled for 3.05 pm on a line over the allotments, village hall and Broomhills playing field. There will be 3 circuits. If there is any last minute alteration, information will be displayed in the Post Office and Spar shop windows on the Friday and will also be available from me.

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Parish Council Office Needed

When The Dales closes, possibly as early as this September, Repton Parish Council will lose its office. We are therefore looking for another.

The premises have to be occupied and there should be room for a couple of filing cabinets, a desk and computer access. The Parish Clerk uses the office on two afternoons a week, and these are negotiable. Rent will be paid.

If you have somewhere you think could be suitable, please contact Carol Lloyd, 702410, or Susan Reilly, 701309 or 01332 553842, as soon as possible.

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Repton Parish Council Jottings

• Consultation on the Closure of The Dales: Derbyshire County Council has published a consultation document on the proposed closure of The Dales. Repton Parish Council has invited a representative from DCC to speak at the start of our next meeting on 11th June. If the invitation is accepted, the meeting will start at the earlier time of 7 pm; as I write, this has not been confirmed, but full details will be published on next month's agenda and displayed on the Parish Council's notice boards as usual.
• Electoral Review of Derbyshire: The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is consulting people across Derbyshire on proposed electoral arrangements for Derbyshire County Council. Questions include: Do the proposed electoral divisions reflect local communities? How do you think the proposals can be improved? Are the names of the proposed divisions right?
• The report is particularly relevant to Repton and Milton, where they differ from DCC's own proposals. Under the latter, Milton would be grouped with Aston, and Repton with Etwall. To avoid splitting Repton parish, the Boundary Commission proposes keeping Repton and Milton together with Etwall. The full recommendations, together with an online submission form, are available at www.lgbce.org.uk. The report is also available in council buildings and libraries.
• Have Your Say: Derbyshire residents are being asked our views on personal safety, anti-social behaviour, levels of satisfaction with how the police deal with these issues, and how we want the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire to communicate with us. Search for 'derbyshire police authority "have your say"'.

Next meeting: Monday 11th June at 7 or 7.30 pm (see above) in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton.

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Repton Casuals Team Photo Album

So far we have collected 30 team photographs dating back to 1947, and assembled them in two albums together with players' names and, where possible, details of the teams' overall performances.

We believe that Repton Casuals have always run at least two senior teams, and in addition, with Bob Errington's and David Jacob's dedicated junior ball skills efforts, as many as 10 junior teams have represented the club. So there must have been at least 200 teams and 2,200 players since 1947.

Robbie Shaw, who played for the club from 1986 to 1994, has donated his collection of team photographs and descriptions of memorable games, as have Kenny Vaughan, Chris Hawkesworth and junior team managers.

Another photograph that has come to light is of a Repton Youth team in about 1946, playing at Laundry Lane and managed by Rev'd Gerald Harcombe, the then vicar.

We would appreciate photos and details of teams managed by Michael Pennington, Frank Basford, Ian Mosedale, and, of course, Russell Osman, who not only played for England 11 times and Ipswich Town 400 times, but also for Repton Casuals.

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Milton & Foremark Village Matters

Milton Open Gardens Sunday 1st July, 2 - 6 pm

Once again 10 gardens in Milton will be open for you to view and enjoy. The last two years have been washed out by rain, but this year's event is a fortnight later and we're hoping for better weather. We've ordered a lovely sunny day - let's hope anyway!

As in previous years, the Village Hall will be serving homemade cakes, tea and coffee, the Swan will be open for Sunday lunch and drinks, and there will be a tombola stall as well, all to raise funds for the Air Ambulance.

Please support this worthy cause, tell all your friends and relatives, and come and have a lovely afternoon with us. Parking is free, and almost all gardens are wheelchair friendly and on one street. If you haven't been before, you'll be surprised what lies behind the gates and fences!

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Milton W.I.

As W.I. members entered Milton village hall in May for our resolutions and Diamond Jubilee meeting, they were greeted with a hall decked in red, white and blue. Following our business meeting and resolution vote, we chatted away before the committee served a light supper of jacket potatoes, coronation chicken, coleslaw and cheese followed by meringue nests and fresh cream topped with blueberries and raspberries - the red, white and blue theme continuing. As if that wasn't enough, Margaret Connelly had produced some fabulous cup cakes and a wonderful table decoration which she kindly gave to our raffle. Our evening was rounded off with three verses of God Save the Queen.

Next meeting: Wednesday 20th June: Lynne Tann-Watson will give a talk on herbs, culinary and medicinal. 7.30 pm in Milton village hall. Visitors are very welcome.

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Newton Solney Village Matters

Newton Solney Pre School

. . . was recently visited by Ofsted inspectors and awarded 'outstanding' ratings in all areas. Thanks go to the lovely group of children, to parents and carers for their continued support, and to a dedicated staff.

To read the report, search for 'Ofsted Newton Solney Pre-School'. If you would like further information about the group visit newtonsolneypreschool.co.uk

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Newton Solney C of E Infant School

Community Collective Worship is usually held on the first Thursday of the month for parents, carers and local residents at 9.15 in the school hall. However, in June it will be on the 14th. In July we revert to the normal date, the 5th. You are most welcome to come along.

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Newton Solney W.I.

Chairing this month's meeting in Hazel's absence, Vice President Jean Burns thanked all who had helped out at a most enjoyable Group meeting; the trio from Burton Operatic Society had gone down well, as had the refreshments.

Arrangements were made for a visit to the Magistrates' Court on 22nd May, and members were reminded to sign up for the Willington Historical Walk on 22nd August.

Then the meeting turned to resolutions to put forward for consideration by the national AGM, voting unanimously to accept a resolution calling on the Government to allocate more funding for the recruitment and training of midwives. Melanie Poley, a local midwife with over twenty-five years' experience, explained that although the number of midwives has risen over the last few years, the number of births has risen faster; if the situation is not addressed, it will lead to a deterioration in the service to mothers and babies, with the possibility of lives being put at risk.

Christine Gardener, our Denman College representative, spoke about the college and courses on offer there. She also judged our Craft Cup competition, which was won by Carol Checketts.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 12th June at 7.30 pm: Image Consultant Sue Small will talk about Colour Analysis. Whist Drive: Tuesday 26th June at 7 pm. Both are in the village hall, and new members are most welcome.

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Newton Solney Tuesday Club

Our holiday in Llandudno was greatly enjoyed by the 37 people who went. We had a super hotel and excellent food. En route, we stopped for coffee at the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel, by an ancient Severn bridge crossing near Shrewsbury, and most people also managed to visit the 12th century church of St Eata's nearby. Thank you to Hazel and Dennis Ward for this lovely find. During our stay in Llandudno, we also managed to visit Caernarvon Castle and took a scenic train ride to Blaenau Ffestiniog. For next April, 2013, we have booked to go to Sidmouth.

In May, a good turnout of members and visitors heard Hugh Davies give a most interesting talk on Bletchley Park and the Enigma Machine. He discussed the part that Bletchley Park played in World War 2, and in the history of computing. Bletchley Park is now the home of the National Computer Museum, and well worth a visit.

Tuesday 19th June, 2.30pm

A business meeting followed by musical entertainment provided by Alan Hopkin. Alan has visited in the past, and is well worth supporting.

As usual, if you would like to join us at our meetings, you will be most welcome; to join our trips and visits, please contact our secretary, Jane, on 01283 564520.

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Newton Solney Parish Council News

Jubilee Picnic & Olympics, Monday 4th June at 2 pm: Bring your picnic and flags down to the Recreation Field! Lots of races, football, rounders and fun are planned. Please come and support what should be a day to remember.

Village Plan: Following the recent Annual Parish meeting, we have taken on board a number of suggestions from parishioners. A revised village plan will be drafted and should be available on the village website early next month.

Next Meeting: Friday 8th June at 7.45 pm in the village hall. All are welcome.

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Gardening Notes

Gardeners are used to risking things, but with a hot and dry March followed by a cold and wet April, and, as I write, a very similar forecast for most of May, it should at last be safe to clear the overcrowded greenhouse and plant out the bedding plants and tender vegetables - French and runner beans, marrows, courgettes, squashes, sweet corn and outside tomatoes - once you have properly hardened them off. French and runner beans can also be sown directly outside now. The more exotic plants can leave the greenhouse and conservatory too for a sheltered spot outside.

Sow biennials such as foxgloves, hollyhocks, forget-me-nots and wallflowers, and thin out annual seedlings already sown.

Continue to thin sowings of salads and carrots, protecting the latter from carrot fly with a fleece covering; water after thinning. Sow salad vegetables and annual herbs such as basil and coriander at regular intervals. There is still time to plant Brussels sprouts, winter cabbage and sprouting broccoli.

Deadhead rhododendrons and camellias to improve next year's flowering. Tie in sweet peas; removing side shoots and tendrils will improve flowering. Train climbing roses and wall-trained plants and tie them in. Shorten over-vigorous growth on wall-trained apples and pears, and reduce the new shoots of fig trees to five leaves to keep the plant compact. Prune early-flowering clematis such as montana and alpina if they are getting overgrown. Also prune early-flowering shrubs which flower on last year's wood. While you are there, June is a good time to take softwood cuttings of pelargoniums, fuchsias and many deciduous shrubs.

Ensure newly planted shrubs and trees are kept well watered. Hang pheromone traps in apple trees to reduce codling moth damage.

Greenhouses will need careful ventilation, shading and damping down. This is particularly important where tomatoes are grown, and will reduce the risk of red spider mite damage. Tomatoes grown as cordons will need regular feeding and side shoots removing.

Mow lawns regularly. We cannot yet tell whether the late spring rain will save us from drought later in the summer, but if it does come dry again, raise the mower blades and mow less often.

Dry soil at the base of trees and walls, especially house walls, can be improved by adding well rotted compost, either forked in or simply laid on top - the more the merrier, but avoid the base of any trees or shrubs. This will help to retain moisture in the soil.

Impatiens - busy Lizzies - which have been extensively used in bedding and containers, were very widely destroyed last year by downy mildew, a fungus which has become resistant to anti-fungal control. The fungal spores remain active in the soil for several years, so it is probably best to avoid Impatiens this year, unless you were disease-free last year and grow the plants from seed yourself. Even then, you are at risk from airborne infection. The bigger varieties including Impatiens hawkeri may not be affected. The disease is specific to Impatiens, so other bedding plants can be grown without risk.

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Computer Security

R.I.P.

When you replace your computer, what do you do with the old one? In the past I would take the hard drive out and physically destroy it, before dumping everything in the bin. But hard drives these days are more robust. My last stood up to everything I threw at it, including a drill and a sledge hammer, so now it's squirrelled away in the attic.

For the hard drive contains valuable data, and however dead it may seem, those data can often be recovered - data such as passwords, bank statements and financial information, scanned passports and birth certificates, family photos, and tax and medical details.

There is an easier and more effective option than a sledge hammer - to wipe your drive securely. And that's what I've just done with the latest of our computers to meet its maker. The program I used was DBAN, a free download from dban.org. You download it directly to a CD-R, use the CD to boot the computer you want to wipe, and follow the simple instructions. It takes a long time, but it works. And then you are safe to sell your old computer on eBay.

However, DBAN and similar programmes won't work unless the computer is still working. If the computer simply crashes, as has happened to us, then either you send it to a professional delete service, or it's back to the attic, vowing that from now on you'll make sure all sensitive data are permanently encrypted!