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The Parish Magazine Repton, Foremark, Milton, Ingleby, Newton Solney
November 2014

To End All Wars 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 Christmas Mini-Market, Saturday 8th November, 10.30 am - 12 noon SHELL for children and young people aged 7+ For Your Diary Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Marriages Alison Dawn Brewer and Christopher Ian Thompson Funerals and Burial of Ashes Jean Edith Deniss Obituaries Martin Crawshay Jones The Memorial Book Repton Benefice Remembrance, Sunday 10th November Remembrance Day: Tuesday 11th November St Mary's: Service of Commemoration: Sunday 2nd November at 4 pm St Wystan's: Advent Candlelight Service: Sunday 30th November at 6 pm Regular Services Groups Organ Recitals St Wystan's News Sunday Club, 9.45 am at St Wystan's Church Harvest at St Wystan's St Wystan's Family and Friends Trees in St Wystan's Churchyard Local Diary Event Details Treasure! Discovering the Staffordshire Hoard, St Wystan's Church until Thursday 27th November Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 5th November Children's Nearly New Sale Repton School Concert: The Carducci Quartet with Peter Caelen, piano, Wednesday 12th November Repton Christmas Fair, Saturday 15th November Repton Quiz Night, Saturday 15th November Christmas Craft & Gift Fair, Sunday 16th November St Saviour's Christmas Bazaar, Saturday 22nd November Repton Village and School Sale of Work and Fun Day, Saturday 22nd November Messy Church, Sunday 23rd November Live and Local, Celebrating the Divas of Jazz with Juliet Kelly, Friday 28th November Christmas Charity Market, Saturday 29th November Strictly Vintage Dance Night, Saturday 29th November Newton Solney Christmas Market, Sunday 30th November Repton School Music Society: Haydn's Creation, Sunday 30th November Concert with Soup & Sweet, Friday 5th December A Festive Concert by Beatus, Saturday 13th December The Great War Commemorated 100 years ago, the Vicar wrote . . . Repton School Commemoration Week - 3rd to 6th November Repton Village Hall Appeal Round-up Repton Village and History Farewell to Lilwen and David! Repton Rags, 7th and 21st November Budding musicians needed for the Christmas Orchestra Scouts Repton Quiz ~ A Fun Night Out: Saturday 15h November Sale of Work & Fun Day , Saturday 22nd November The Staffordshire Hoard Exhibition, St Wystan's Church until Thursday 27th November Repton Road Club Repton W.I. Another fantastic result for Sue Sharratt Planning the Village Party ~ Saturday 2nd May 2015 Lost Cat Repton Village Society Repton Village History Group Repton Parish Council Jottings Milton & Foremark Village Matters Harvest Festival at Foremark Milton Village Christmas Party Milton Harvest Supper Photos of Old Milton Milton W.I. Newton Solney Village Matters St Mary's Harvest and Lunch Newton Solney C of E Infant School Newton Solney Christmas Market, Sunday 30th November New Members wanted for Newton Solney Horticultural Show Newton Solney Tuesday Club Newton Solney W.I. Newton Solney Parish Council News Neighbourhood Watch Gardening Notes

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To End All Wars

Soon we shall see the end of a year in which we remembered the start of the First World War - the 'war to end all wars'. A year in which we remembered the heroism, the degradation, the courage and the sacrifice of those who took part. A year in which we were reminded yet again that war does not end war - the belief that violence will end violence is ill-founded, as war uses the very means that it opposes. A year in which the horrors of war, in particular in Syria, were seemingly always in our news bulletins.

Jesus called his followers to love their neighbours as they love themselves. Our neighbours are not just the people who live next door; we believe that national barriers are artificial constructs, legacies of empires and injustices in the past. The question as to whether we should think less of people born on the wrong side of a border or culture was settled conclusively by the parable of the good Samaritan. This tells of a man in need of help, and, even though he was from the wrong side of the tracks, who worshipped in a different way from us, was deserving of our love and help.

Cardinal John Newman showed us where we should stand in relation to the need of others, regardless of their culture or creed: "God has created us to do Him some definite service. He has committed to us some special service which he has not committed to any other person. We each have our mission, to be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in our own place."

Astronomical funds are invested in the structures and machines of war, but it is an outmoded and unaffordable way to resolve conflict. War injures and obliterates life and the right to life, and cannot restore the harm it causes. Our God is the God of all nations, and desires the fullness of life for everyone. To think that war can lead to peace is a contradiction.

We remember all those who fought in the Great War, and we also remember those who refused to fight, the men and women who served in non-violent ways, saving the lives of the injured, supporting the families of those who died. In honour of those who have died in wars, and of those who have opposed wars, we must play our part in doing all we can to work for peace, to encourage people of different faiths or no faith to practise the peaceful teachings of Jesus, and to divert the vast sums spent on warfare to the healing and saving of lives.

Do we need to reflect the way of Mars, the God of War, or of Jesus, the Prince of Peace?

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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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Christmas Mini-Market, Saturday 8th November, 10.30 am - 12 noon

This is the Christmas Special! Don't miss this chance to buy Webb Ivory and Phoenix Christmas and birthday cards and wrapping paper; ideas for presents, raffle, tombola, Christmas games, as well as a mince pie with your coffee! Come and join us!

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SHELL for children and young people aged 7+

. . . meets every Monday from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. Activities this month include a Firework Party, a Silly Quiz Night, cooking and art work for Christmas. New members are always welcome!

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For Your Diary

Saturday 6th December		Children's Christmas Party
Sunday 14th December		Children's Nativity services
Sunday 21st December		Christingle Service and Candlelight Carol Service
Thursday 25th December, 10.30 am		Special Christmas Day Family Service

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Marriages

Alison Dawn Brewer and Christopher Ian Thompson of Burton-upon-Trent, were married at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney, on Saturday 4th October.

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Funerals and Burial of Ashes

Jean Edith Deniss of Mill Hill, Repton, died on Saturday 20th September aged 77. A funeral service at St Wystan's Church on 3rd October was followed by cremation at Bretby.

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Obituaries

Martin Crawshay Jones
22nd June 1923 - 11th September 2014

Born into a large family, Martin spent much of his younger childhood at the Rectory in Southam, where his father was the vicar. Educated at the XIV Preparatory School in Bristol and then at King's, Worcester, he was a keen sportsman excelling at rugby, where he played in the back row, and, during the summer, on the river as a rower in the eight. When he entered the Royal Veterinary College in London, rugby continued to be a passion, and during his time there he represented the Southern Universities.

On qualification Martin briefly worked in Coventry, before moving to Burton upon Trent, where he joined David Campbell to set up the practice of Campbell & Jones. The move was doubly fortunate as David's sister, Doris, had returned from working in London to look after her mother. They fell in love and were married in 1948, setting up house in Repton where they brought up their family.

Family was very important to Martin throughout his life, and in later life regular contact with his seven grandchildren was one of his greatest pleasures.

Cambell & Jones quickly built a solid professional reputation. As well as treating every kind of animal brought to them, Martin was very supportive of his clients; on many occasions he would quietly assess whether they could afford to pay, and would often overlook the bill. However, life as a vet did have its risks, and at the age of 48 Martin became severely ill when during a routine vaccination for brucellosis a cow jumped and he accidentally injected himself with a full dose of the brucella vaccine. This resulted in an emergency admission to hospital and a medical team who, not surprisingly, had little experience of a man injecting himself with anti-abortion vaccine! It was several years before he recovered completely.

He eventually retired at the age of 67.

Martin was initiated into Freemasony in 1952, and his career there, which lasted over 60 years, was truly glittering. He was renowned for his sonorous voice, clear diction and his ability to carry on even when he went wrong, but what particularly endeared him to those in his care was his unfailing support, encouragement and endless good humour. From the chair of his lodge he went on through several promotions to the most senior appointment in Derbyshire Freemasonry when he became the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, an office that he held with great distinction for six years. This overlapped the time when he was the Right Eminent Provincial Prior, the head of the Knights Templar in Derbyshire. With reluctance he resigned as the Provincial Grand Master to take up what was to him the even more attractive role of Inspector General of Rose Croix, an office that he held for seventeen years. As a committed Christian, who regularly attended 8 o'clock communion, this was his greatest joy in freemasonry, to be the head of an order that so intertwined these two pillars of his life.

Martin never lost his love for sport. He was a keen golfer and a long-standing member at Burton Golf Club. In his early years, his handicap was down to single figures, and in later life he remained a fierce competitor. Even at 89 his short game was deadly - up and down in two from anywhere within 100 yards of the pin. In 1992 a new masonic lodge, the Crawshay Jones Golfers Lodge, was named in his honour.

Doris died in 2007, and although Martin remained determinedly independent, it gradually became apparent that he would need the support of his family, so in 2011 he moved to Stockbridge to be near them. Here he could fly fish, pop round to the pub, and make new friends. It is a testament to his charming nature that he found no difficulty in doing so. However, he never lost his affection for Derbyshire and it was such a pleasure for him to welcome so many of his friends who travelled down to see him.

Martin was one of life's true gentlemen. He inspired others by his generosity of spirit, his loyalty, his enormous heart, and his unfailingly gentlemanly conduct. At the end he faced up to the inevitable stoically but with humour and a twinkle in his eye! He is greatly missed.

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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 vicar.

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Repton Benefice

Remembrance, Sunday 10th November

This year's Service of Remembrance will be a particularly poignant occasion as, a hundred years on, we remember the men and women of Repton and members of our own families who died in the Great War and subsequent conflicts.

The service at Repton is arranged jointly by the Royal British Legion, the United Reformed Church and St Wystan's Church.

The Parade, including the Scout and Guide movements, will form up outside the Royal British Legion Club at 10.30 am and process to St Wystan's Church at 10.35. Note that this is earlier than in previous years.

The service will take place inside the church, starting at 10.50 so that the Act of Remembrance can take place at 11. Please come straight in. A collection is taken at the service, with 60% going to the British Legion Poppy Appeal, the rest to the United Reformed Church and St Wystan's Church.

After the service, wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial by the Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire, on behalf of the Queen, the President of the Repton Royal British Legion, the Chairman of Repton Parish Council, a representative of Derbyshire County Council, and children from Repton Primary School and St Wystan's School. After the ceremony, the parade will process back to the Legion Club.

Newton Solney

The Service of Remembrance at St Mary's Church begins at 10.30 am. A wreath will be laid at the Village Memorial in the church baptistry.

Foremark

The Roll of Honour will be read during the evening service, which starts at 6.30 pm.

Remembrance Day: Tuesday 11th November

There will be a short Act of Witness at the War Memorial by St Wystan's lychgate. Prayers will be said just before the two minute silence at 11 am.

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Services

St Mary's: Service of Commemoration: Sunday 2nd November at 4 pm

The start of November is the traditional time for remembrance, and our Service of Commemoration - this year at St Mary's at Newton Solney - is open to all. With well-known hymns we will give thanks for the lives of loved ones, and there will be an invitation to light a candle in their memory. We hope you will join with us, but if you cannot be there and would like their names to be read out, please sign up on the lists at the back of the churches, or contact Rev'd June Scott. After the service you will be most welcome to stay for a cup of tea and a chat.

Remembrance Sunday

Please join us in this very special centenary year to remember all those who gave their lives for us and for our freedom.

St Wystan's: Remembrance Day: Tuesday 11th November

At 11 am there will be a short Act of Witness at the War Memorial by the lychgate.

St Wystan's: Advent Candlelight Service: Sunday 30th November at 6 pm

This is a service of candlelight and soft illuminations, a lovely way to celebrate the start of the Advent season. It will include well-known Advent carols and hymns sung by the congregation, together with Advent motets and anthems sung by the Wystan Singers. Readings for Advent anticipate the coming of Christ and the Christmas story. However, do note the early start, which will allow you to go on afterwards to the MusSoc concert in Pears School.

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Regular Services

8 am Communion: There is an 8 am Communion every Sunday at St Wystan's; on the 4th Sunday the service is from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Prayer Book Matins is said twice a month, at 11 am on the first Sunday of the month in St Wystan's, and at 10 am on the fourth Sunday at St Mary's.

There is a service of Prayer for Christian Healing at St Wystan's Church at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 26th November. Everyone is welcome either for prayer and the laying on of hands, or simply to be part of a special service.

On Sunday 23th November following Parish Communion, there is a short service of Prayer for Healing in St Catherine's Chapel in the north aisle. Everyone is welcome.

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Groups

Intercessory Prayer for Healing meets at 3 Richmond Court at 7.30 pm on Monday 3rd November.

The Bible Study Group studying the Acts of the Apostles will meet at 7.30 pm on Thursdays 6th and 20th November at 28 The Pastures. Please see Stephen Longden if you are interested in joining.

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Organ Recitals

In October St Wystan's and St Mary's resounded to the music of their organs. Canon Peter Gould, Master of Music at Derby Cathedral, is nearing the end of a pilgrimage around Derbyshire playing in all the county's Anglican churches that have pipe organs, to raise money for the restoration of the cathedral organ and charities chosen by each Deanery, in our case South Derbyshire Youth for Christ. Thank you to all who came to support him in this enjoyable interlude in our busy schedules.

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St Wystan's News

9.45 am at St Wystan's Church - EVERY Sunday EXCEPT the 1st Sunday of the month when we all 'Worship Together' Sunday Club for 4 - 11 year olds Join us for Bible stories, craft & games. All are most welcome! Ring Jane Griffiths for more details: 01283 559390

Harvest at St Wystan's

Thank you to all who decorated the church and brought gifts for the Padley Centre to our Harvest Festival Service in October. It was a joyful occasion with an informal service of Holy Communion on the theme of Jesus as the Bread of Life. The service was followed by a shared lunch in church where we greatly enjoyed a large variety of dishes.

Later in the week we were pleased to welcome Repton Primary School for their own Harvest Thanksgiving. We were also able to deliver bunches of flowers to over twenty people as a token we were thinking of them.

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St Wystan's Family and Friends

If you are involved in the life of St Wystan's Church in any way you should by now have received an information pack which challenges us to think about the ways we get involved in the life of our local church and community. A big thank you to all those who have already responded, but if you would still like to, it is not too late!

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St Wystan's Churchyard

On the 13th and 14th November, the lime trees along the front boundary of the churchyard will be 'crown reduced'. Permission has been granted by the Local Authority and a Faculty obtained for this and other work to trees in the churchyard which will be carried out over the next few weeks.

The Staffordshire Hoard Exhibition Treasure! Discovering the Staffordshire Hoard St Wystan's Church until Thursday 27th November This family-friendly, community exhibition includes high quality replicas and reproductions as well as video, interactives, and costumes for children to try on CHECK opening times.

Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 5th November 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!

Children's Nearly New Sale Saturday 8th November, 10 am - 12 noon at Repton Village Hall Including Children's Clothes, Toys, Books Nursery Equipment and Maternity Wear Entrance 50p, children free. Refreshments on sale. For further details please call: 07982 781936. Hosted by Repton Primary School PTA to raise funds for equipment at the school

Repton School Concerts Society The Carducci Quartet with Peter Caelen, piano Wednesday 12th November at 7.45 pm in The Robert Beldam Hall The Carducci Quartet is one of today's most successful string quartets. As well as performing over 90 concerts world-wide each year the quartet also has its own recording label. They are winners of international competitions and have appeared at prestigious venues across the globe. Educational work remains important, and the quartet runs chamber music courses for young musicians in the UK, France and Ireland. Repton is proud to have the Carducci Quartet as our resident quartet. The programme for this concert includes music by Shostakovich, Brahms and Debussy. Tickets for this concert are £13.50 and £10.50 (concessions). For further information or tickets contact Sue Parker 56 Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6GR. 01283 702550.

Repton Village Hall Appeal Repton Christmas Fair Saturday 15th November, 1 - 4 pm in Repton Village Hall Santa's grotto, refreshments, and stalls selling a variety of products from Christmas decorations to personalised gifts and stocking fillers.

Repton Quiz Night Repton Village Hall Saturday 15th November, 7.15 for 7.30 start – prompt! If you have a team of four, sign the list in church or contact Jan Gillham, 703340, or Carol Lloyd, 702410. If you haven't got a team, get in touch anyway; we can help. Do join us for a fun evening ~ £3 per person Finger food provided, but bring your own drinks and glasses In aid of St Wystan's Church

St Wystan's School Repton Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Sunday 16th November, 12 till 3 pm We are opening our school for an afternoon of Christmas cheer with a unique collection of stalls to browse and find those special Christmas gifts. Free admission

St Saviour's Christmas Bazaar Saturday 22nd November, 10 am - noon Milton Village Hall Please join us for Coffee and Mince Pies Stalls, Cakes and Raffle Entry £2 In support of St Saviour's Church, Foremark

Repton Village and School Sale of Work and Fun Day Saturday 22nd November from 2.15 pm in the grounds and halls of Repton School Stalls, fun items for children of all ages, refreshments, a large number of excellent prizes to be won

Messy Church Family time with Jesus! Fun activities,craft and games,celebration and Sunday tea for children and adults, anyone, any age St Wystan's Church, Sunday 23rd November, 4 to 5.30 pm To find out more, contact Ruth Attwood on 702804 . Everyone is welcome!

Live and Local Celebrating the Divas of Jazz with Juliet Kelly Milton Village Hall, Friday 28th November at 8 pm With her distinctive velvety voice and piano accompaniment, Juliet Kelly's style is best described as 'glam jazz'. Her repertoire includes songs from the iconic jazz vocalists, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday, and showcases popular favourites as well as lesser-known gems. "One of the UK's finest singers in any genre" "If you're looking for that smoky, sultry yesteryear jazz club atmosphere of one woman and her pianist - look no further." Tickets £10 from Dawn 01283 703075, or The Swan Inn In support of Milton village hall

Repton Churches Together Christmas Charity Market Saturday 29th November, 2 - 4 pm, in Repton Village Hall Gifts, Cards, Cakes, Refreshments, Raffle Music by Repton Primary, St Wystan's and Foremarke Schools Tradecraft - Tearfund - Vianney Orphanage in Zambia Amnesty International - Rainbows - Padley Centre In support of Derby Churches Night Shelter

Strictly Vintage Dance Night Saturday 29th November, 7 for 7.30 until 10.30 pm at Newton Solney Village Hall Put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away. Learn to dance the waltz and enjoy a fun evening. Suitable for absolute beginners Reminisce and enjoy music from the 40s : 40s style and military dress optional Tickets £12.50 to include supper (bring your own beer / wine) from Sue Elson 07503158633, Hazel Ward, 701244 or Jennifer Haynes, 703827 Supporting the repairs and upkeep of St Mary's Church, Newton Solney

Sunday 30th November, 12 - 4 pm Newton Solney Christmas Market on Newton Solney Recreation Field Christmas craft gifts ~ Cakes ~ Cards ~ Jams and Cheeses Hog Roast ~ Mulled Wine ~ Raffle and much more Santa will be there too, and Burton Concert Band will play from 1.30 pm.

Repton School Music Society directed by Adrian Lucas Haydn's Creation Nicki Kennedy, soprano Mark Wilde, tenor Jimmy Holliday, bass Sunday 30th November at 7.45 pm in Pears School, Repton School Tickets £13, programmes £2, from Repton School Lodge (just inside the Arch), or Rosie Carpenter on 01283 702370 or at rehearsals

St Wystan's Church Repton Concert with Soup & Sweet A concert by pupils from Foremarke School followed by a home-made soup & sweet lunch Friday 5th December at 12 noon Produce Stall : Cakes : Books Tickets £5 from Jan and David Roberts, 702159 In support of St Wystan's Church

A Festive Concert by Beatus Saturday 13th December, 7.30 pm at St Wystan’s Church Tickets including festive refreshments £12.50 from Frances Wimbush, 01283 703180, and Carol Lloyd, 01283 702410 In aid of Repton Village Hall Appeal

The Great War Commemorated

100 years ago, the Vicar wrote . . .

It is well nigh impossible for us in the quiet of our countryside to imagine that day and night the most appalling conflict the world has ever known is ceaselessly going on. But this last week we have had visible proofs of its ravages in the welcome we have all given to the poor homeless Belgians, our brave Allies, who have lost well nigh all in their determination to stand for right and honour against Prussian mendacity and brute force. No one will, of course, expect thanks for what after all is our plain duty, but I do most sincerely congratulate one and all - those who have given house, furniture, food and raiment, and those who have organised the scheme so promptly and completely.

There are one or two points the committee would wish to emphasise: 1. Although they will much appreciate any private hospitality shown to the Belgians, yet they would urge that it should invariably be limited to non-alcoholic beverages. They are accustomed to only very light beer in their own country, and our ale generally is much too strong; 2. All contributions in kind or in money should be made through the Committee, and in no wise direct to our guests; 3. Although no doubt from time to time they will gladly welcome visitors, yet in general their privacy should be respected as far as possible.

There is one pity: owing to our sad religious divisions the Belgians are unable to worship in our Parish Church - representative as it is of what is without doubt the true Catholic Church of this land - yet I am glad that they will be able to worship in their own way every Sunday at Melbourne. It would be a kindly act if, especially in wet weather, those who have vehicles should give their women a lift thither. Their regular attendance at the Lord's own service may likewise set a good example to our own people.
P.S. - It was with great regret we heard that Lance-Corporal Adams was our first Repton soldier to be written on the 'Roll of Honour' of those fallen in the war.

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Repton School Commemoration Week

An exhibition in Pears School from Monday 3rd November to Thursday 6th will mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, and commemorate the lives of the 355 Old Reptonians who fell in the conflict. It is open to the public each day from 6 pm, and at 7.30 each evening there are the following events:

Monday 3rd		Peter Barton: Lecture, 'Challenging History: The Quest for Corroboration'
Tuesday 4th		John Golding: 'War Poetry, The Line of Duty'
Wednesday 5th		Concert: 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' (Wartime Music from Repton)
Thursday 6th		Professor Hugh Brogan: The Leather Lecture, 'Repton School and the Great War'

Peter Barton is a historian, archaeologist and film-maker. His books include 'The Lost Legions of Fromelles', 'The Battlefields of the First World War', 'The Somme' and 'Passchendaele'. He has also led major excavations on the Western Front, and produced acclaimed documentary films, 'The Underground War', 'The Soldiers' Pilgrimage' and 'Conviction'.

John Golding, until recently Housemaster of the Priory, is now Senior Master at Repton.

Professor Brogan is a distinguished historian. From a fellowship at St John's College, Cambridge, he moved on to lecture at the then relatively new University of Essex in 1974, where he became Professor of History. An Old Reptonian, he is currently writing the definitive history of the School.

If you would like to come to any of the evening events please contact Paul Stevens via the School Lodge (to the right, just inside the Arch).

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Repton Village Hall Appeal

The Fashion Show in October raised a magnificent £1,025 for the Village Hall appeal. Thank you to Rosie Carpenter for masterminding the evening. Following canapés and wine, Bonita of Tutbury put on a very professional show, with interesting combinations of clothes and colour to make us think about our winter wardrobe. There were accessories for sale, and we had a very enjoyable evening.

A quiz sponsored by the Constitutional Club in Burton was not merely thoroughly entertaining, but for many of us an introduction to one of the town's most interesting buildings. Built as a post office, it was bought by the then Lord Burton and others in 1905 to create a gentleman's club. It took five years to renovate within with art deco glazing, elegant fireplaces, and oak panelling throughout. Thank you to Carol, Kate and Michael Hickebottom for offering and organising the event. Twelve teams representing the Club and a wide range of Repton organisations raised over £200 and had great fun, some battling it out to come first, but rather more to win the booby prize!

If you receive this in time, do note our Children's Halloween Party in the village hall from 5.30 to 7.30 pm on Friday 31st October. There are Halloween games, a Halloween treasure hunt and a fancy dress competition. Tickets £2 per child up to age 11 from Elaine Newbold. Hot dogs, tricky treats and refreshments will be available.

On Saturday 15th November there is a Christmas Fair in the village hall. A Festive Concert by Beatus in St Wystan's Church follows on Saturday 13th December at 7.30 pm, and finally, a Repton Ghost Walk on Friday 19th December at 7.15 pm. Although this walk is full, please get in touch if you are interested; if there are enough takers, another one will be formed. Adults only. Tickets cost £20 including mince pies and warming sustenance.

Looking further ahead to 2015: there will be a Bridge Day in the Village Hall on Thursday 19th March.

As you can see, fund-raising events come in all shapes and sizes. We are always looking for more ideas, and would also really like to hear from anyone who would be willing to help us or to organise an event. Just ring Adrian on 01283 538222 or Carol, 01283 702410.

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Repton Village & History

Farewell!

David and Lilwen Guest send their best wishes to all the friends they made during their 35 years in Repton. David spent many hours as Chairman of Repton Primary School PTA, Repton History Group and Repton Village Society, and as churchwarden at St Wystan's Church.

To all of you, we thank you for all the shared memories.

Repton Rags Boys & girls aged 7 to 14 Fun and games, indoors and out, and plenty of time to chat with your friends Fridays 7th and 21st November 6.30 to 8 pm at the Den      £1 a head 7th,  Halloween Party    :    21st,  Balloon Workshop More info from Julie Groom, 0797 4998852 or . Come along and have fun!

Repton Rags 7th and 21st November at The Den

We are preparing for the winter months when the nights are dark and it is unsafe for the children to be out on the field. Therefore we have lots of visits arranged and exciting people coming to see us until the light evenings come again.

However, on 7th November we have our Halloween / Bonfire party. If anyone has any floodlights or similar that we could borrow for the night, we would be very grateful. Don't forget our hat competition that night too. On 21st November we have a fantastic balloon modelling workshop, where we all get to have a go and take home our creations.

On 5th December, we have a guest speaker coming to talk about survival skills and bush craft, with some hands-on activities. And on 19th December we have our Christmas party, with the brilliant magician, Duncan Williams, coming to entertain us.

For last month, I would like to thank Ellie Palmer for her great idea of making pizzas; we all got a lovely supper to take home! Thanks, Ellie.

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Budding musicians needed!   Christmas Orchestra

Following a fun evening singing carols on the Crescent 'green' last Christmas, we hope to have another singalong this year. If you would like to join the orchestra - any instrument, any grade - please ring or email me for a copy of the music. We plan to have a couple of rehearsals and then perform outside, weather permitting, at some point during the week before Christmas.

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Soup and Sweet
St Wystan's Church, Friday 5th December at noon

This annual event is your chance to enjoy a concert by pupils of Foremarke Hall School. The music is always excellent, with soloists, instrumental groups and choral singing, and there is a lunch of home-made soup and a sweet to follow. For tickets at £5 contact Jan or David Roberts on 702159.

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Scouts

During October Scouts continued working towards the Fitness Challenge badge. They did a boot camp each week, and most showed good improvements in their fitness as well as learning about healthy eating, sleep, drugs, alcohol and smoking. Well done to Lucy, Sophie and Louis for guiding Rob around the Kinder Challenge, an 11 mile competition hike in the Peak District. In November we will be tubing at Swadlincote, doing a night hike, and camping out . . . yes indeed, camping in November!

If you would like more information, please contact Mike Knowles, 07989 990119.

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Repton Quiz ~ A Fun Night Out
Saturday 15h November at 7.30 pm prompt, Repton Village Hall

Do come and join in our annual village quiz; it costs just £3 per person. We play in teams of four, but if you haven't got a team, get in touch anyway and we can help. Between the rounds there is a break for light refreshments and stand-up bingo. It is always an evening of great fun and friendly rivalry, with a wide range of questions. Don't forget to bring your own drink and glasses. Contact Jan Gillham, 703340, or Carol Lloyd, 702410.

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Sale of Work & Fun Day
Saturday 22nd November in the grounds and halls of Repton School

If you have lived in the village for some time you will already know about the joint effort that is involved in the Sale of Work, which aims to raise as much money as possible for local, national and international charities.

This year will see a number of new stalls, including a specialist bookstall selling - at very keen prices! - brand-new books which have been nominated for literary prizes, including the Orwell Prize for non-fiction, along with activities from St Georges Park! So whether it's the ducking stool, the homemade Christmas puddings or the artisan jewellery and olive oils that take your fancy, we hope that you will come along enjoy the day.

Where does the money go?

Last year more than £24,000 was raised as a result of the main event on the day, as well as the cabarets, dinners and auctions run by the boarding houses. 60% of that went to charities and organisations within a 10 mile radius of Repton, including St Wystan's Church, the Repton Scout Group, Repton Neighbourhood Help, Repton Casuals, Repton Village Hall, Repton Primary School and Newton Solney Infant School. We hope that each year the combined good work of the School and village can make a real difference to the excellent work they do.

How money is distributed

After the money is counted, there is a meeting of stallholders and pupils from the School. In the first instance, suggestions and requests for donations should be made to stall-holders or boarding house representatives. Alternatively, contact Dan Clark (the organiser at the School) by letter to the School.

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 stalls below 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 stallholder or Penny Holroyd at The Hall.

Bottles and Jars

This very popular stall depends on you. We welcome any contributions of items such as home-made preserves, pickles and chutneys, and anything in a bottle or jar, savoury, sweet, scented or decorative. We also run a tombola, and would be equally delighted to receive donations of bottles and jars (full ones!) of any sort. Please contact Frances Wimbush, 703180.

Cakes

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

Toys

If you have any toys, puzzles or games in good condition, please phone Penny Holroyd at the Hall and drop them at Pears' School on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

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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The Staffordshire Hoard Exhibition
St Wystan's Church, until Thursday 27th November

For a month now, St Wystan's Church has been hosting Treasure! - a family-friendly, community exhibition that tells the story of the Staffordshire Hoard. It includes amazing replicas of items from the Hoard, a video, displays, so-called 'interactives', and costumes for children to try on.

You can also learn how the Hoard relates to the history of Repton. When it was buried, almost certainly in either the 7th or the 8th century, the kingdom of Mercia was at its greatest, and Repton was a principal residence of the royal family. The earlier date would put it roughly contemporary with the beginning of Repton's recorded history in 653, the latter with the building of the crypt, sometime before 740.

We have welcomed many individual visitors as well as several school groups when the church has been alive with children's enthusiasm. If you have not yet been, do come and see the amazing craftsmanship of the Anglo-Saxons. How could we ever have thought of that period as the 'dark ages'?

With occasional variation to accommodate church events, the exhibition will be open from 10 am on weekdays and 2 pm on Sundays, closing in November at 4 pm. Light refreshments are available from 11.

CHECK opening times.

Hosting and catering requires a huge effort from many, many people locally. Our grateful thanks to all of you.

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Repton Road Club

With nights drawing in, Repton's cycling club has stopped its Thursday evening rides, but Sunday rides continue, leaving The Cross every Sunday morning at 9 am. These last approximately two hours and riders of all abilities are welcome. Once a month, a longer ride is planned in, often with a café stop, though a shorter route option is always possible; find details on the club's Facebook page - facebook.com/ReptonRoadClub. There are no club membership fees - just turn up in time to join other riders on Sunday mornings. For more details, contact Neil on 703363.

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Repton W.I.

The AGM was held in October; Jan, Joan and Linda remain President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Gill has left the committee but will continue with birthday card delivery; Pat and Ann have agreed to join. The accounts show that after a successful year we almost broke even, and, listening to the committee's report on the year, we realised just how busy we had been with meetings, lunches, outings and visits, all greatly appreciated. The Derbyshire Federation AGM was attended by six members. It was an enjoyable day with speakers, Angela Baker of 'Calendar Girls' and Michael Portillo entertaining everyone with amusing talks packed with anecdotes.

During a supper of quiche, salads and puds, members tackled quizzes and enjoyed catching up on news.

Next month's meeting is on Tuesday 11th November. Jenny West will show us some Cooking for Christmas. You are all welcome to join us in the village hall at 7.15 pm.

Dabble Day, Thursday 13th November, 10 am to 3 pm

Do pop into the Village Hall for an opportunity to have a go at a new craft. There will be ideas for Christmas, and you will be able to take something home with you. You don't need to stay all day. Entry is £3, which includes coffee / tea and cake or biscuit. There may be a small charge for materials. Soup will be available at lunch time, and if you have young children we will provide activities for them while you 'have a go'. See the posters in the village for more information or ring Jan Roberts, 702159, Linda Shortt, 702702, or Joan Paulson, 704034.

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Another fantastic result!

A very big 'thank you' to everyone who helped in any way to make my coffee morning a great success. Once again it raised £1,000 for MacMillan Cancer Relief. And a very special 'thank you' to Sue, Sheena, Gwen, Lilian, Rachel, Richard, Janet, Jude, Lesley, Ralph and Jan - thank you to you all!

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Planning the Village Party ~ Saturday 2nd May 2015

The next planning meeting is on Tuesday 18th November, 7.30 at the Red Lion. We are always looking for new people to join the organising team. Do come along and bring your ideas and enthusiasm - you will be most welcome!

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Lost Cat

Snowy is white all over, has no collar but is microchipped. He was last seen on Saturday 28th September near The Unicorn in Newton Solney. We have recently moved from Repton so he may be making his way back. Please look in sheds etc. If you find or have seen him, please call Rachel Howson-Marshall on 07912533463.

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Repton Village Society

At the October meeting, a very appreciative audience enjoyed an evening tasting Chilean wines, conducted by staff from Majestic Wine Warehouses. The choice was well judged and tasting procedures were comprehensively described with knowledge and humour.

Thursday 6th November, Repton village hall at 7.30 pm

'Life at the Chestnut Centre - Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park' This 50 acre site at Chapel-en-le-Frith is home to otters, owls, deer, polecats, harvest mice, Scottish wildcat, red fox and pine martens, and is open to the public with tearoom and shop. One of the owners will be describing the centre in detail. This will be followed by the photographic competition results; this year's judges will be the members at the talk, and the prizes will be awarded over cheese and wine.

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Repton Village History Group

On Tuesday 18th November, Dr. Wendy Freer will talk to us on 'Black Diamonds'. She retires from speaking this year, so it will be good to be able to thank her for past services and to wish her well. All are welcome in the village hall at 7.30 pm - visitors £3 and RVHG members £2.

We have had a communication about William Dakin who seems to have been presented with a carved oak and horn hatstand in 1906. There is a brass memorial plaque to him in the United Reformed Church. If you have any information about him, we would be keen to hear from you. Please contact Andy Austen on 01283 702448.

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Repton Parish Council Jottings

Proposed Housing Developments: Various developers are formulating proposals for an unprecedented number of new houses beyond Longlands on land between Repton and Milton, 58 by the Church Commissioners, and 75 by Hallams. This is on top of the 75 houses that have already received planning permission. If they were all to be approved, it would increase the size of Repton by 20%. It is important that anyone who has views on the proposals should watch for the planning applications being lodged, which we understand will happen in November, and forward their views to the Planning Department at SDDC within the 21 days allowed. Do not rely on your comments recorded at community consultation events; these are staged by the developers.

Unfortunately, we were unable to publicise the consultation event on 10th October as WYG, on behalf the Church Commissioners, only gave us a couple of days' notification. Information and feedback forms are available from the Parish Council office.

Mobile Library: The Parish Council and many local residents participated in DCC's consultation on the proposed changes to the mobile library service. Decisions have now been taken and a revised service will operate from the 12th January. Two mobile libraries will be maintained, operating a four-weekly timetable. A visit to Repton Village Hall has been retained; the bus will stop there each fourth week. The first visit will be on 3rd February from 10.15 am to 1 pm.

Summer Activities: Once again the activities we sponsored for local young people during the summer holidays proved to be a great success. They took place on four consecutive weeks on The Mitre Field, supervised by the Sport and Health Team at SDDC; on average, 40 young people took part and enjoyed themselves each week.

Next meeting: Monday 10th November in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton, at 7.30 pm. All are welcome.

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Milton & Foremark Village Matters

Harvest Festival at Foremark

A delightful Harvest Festival service took place in a packed church with the Foremarke boarding community and many local parishioners. The school chamber choir turned out in force and enhanced the service with some fantastic singing.

St Saviour's Church had been decorated beautifully by members of the PCC and local villagers with fruit, vegetables and harvest gifts, an unapologetically old-fashioned scene. It is easy to take this annual event for granted and so gratifying that so many from both the village and school community are still prepared to give so much to others less fortunate. On behalf of The Padley Centre and the Church Housing Association, I would like to thank you all.

Milton Village Christmas Party

The Annual Village Christmas Party is on Friday 12th December, 7.30 pm for 8 pm in the village hall. There will be a festive hot meal followed by mince pies and Christmas Bingo. Tickets are £10 from Polly, 703436, or Sue, 701978. A vegetarian option is available if pre-ordered. There is no bar so please bring your own tipple. Everyone is most welcome.

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Milton Harvest Supper

In October the village hall hosted the Harvest Supper. The hall was full and the room looked lovely with the stage dressed with local produce and a lady scarecrow dressed as a gardener. Guests were invited to guess her name, but although the target was peppered with suggestions ranging from Charlie Dimmock to Lady Chatterley, no-one hit on the correct name, Edna. It was an excellent supper amongst good company. Many thanks to all the ladies who provided the catering.

To hire Milton village hall, contact Polly Faulkner through the website or on 703436.

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Photos of Old Milton

Does anyone have any photos of Milton before 1950, and specifically of the village hall and verge opposite, for the village archive? Any help would be very much appreciated. Please contact Sue on 704580.

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Milton W.I.

At our AGM in October the new committee was formed with Sue White re-elected President. Judy Stanhope, our W.I. adviser, then spoke about courses available at W.I.'s Denman College in Oxfordshire and the forthcoming national AGM on 4th June at The Royal Albert Hall. Sue Goodwin and Avril Skipper provided delicious refreshments.

Next meeting: Wednesday 19th November at 7.30 pm in Milton village hall. Cathy McAteer will talk to us about 'A Russian Christmas' and bring along some tasty Russian bites. New members and guests are very welcome.

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Newton Solney Village Matters

St Mary's Harvest and Lunch

Thank you to everyone who decorated the church and brought gifts for our harvest festival. Gifts were distributed within the village, to Derby City Mission and the Padley Centre, and cash donations forwarded to the Bishop's Harvest Appeal in support of a women's recycling project in Delhi. Many thanks too to all who supported the lunch and made it such a pleasant occasion. The donations of raffle prizes and delicious desserts were much appreciated. Special thanks go to those who worked so hard in the preparation and 'washing up'. It was much appreciated.

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Newton Solney C of E Infant School

Community Collective Worship is held on the first Thursday morning of the month at 9.15am in the school hall for parents, carers and local residents. The next will be on Thursday 6th November. You are most welcome to join us.

Coffee & the Community, Friday 28th November, 9 - 10 am in the school hall

Do come along for coffee and chat to a coffee morning run by June Scott and members of St Mary's Church. School families and all local residents are very welcome.

Christmas Fair, Saturday, 29th November 12 – 2.30 pm

Our annual Christmas Fair is organised by the Friends of Newton Solney School and takes place in the school grounds. All are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of festive fun. Please come along.

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Newton Solney Christmas Market, Sunday 30th November

Following the success of last year's event, the village Christmas market will take place on the Recreation Field from noon to 4 pm. With the support of the Parish Council, there will be the same wide range of stalls offering festive gifts and treats to tempt you. Santa will be in his grotto, there will be music from Burton Concert Band, singing from the village school, a hog roast from Redshaws Butchers, tasty delights from the W.I., mulled wine and Christmas ales, and an impressive raffle.

If you would also like to run a stall, contact newtonsolneyevents.co.uk or Tracy Richards in the Brickmakers Arms. They cost £25 to book with £10 returned to you on the day.

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New Members wanted for Newton Solney Horticultural Show

Our AGM takes place in the village hall on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30 pm, and we very much welcome newcomers. We are particularly looking for new committee members and help on show day. The committee meets every two months, normally on a Tuesday evening; regular attendance is not compulsory! If you need any further details, please contact Chris Freestone on 701147.

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Newton Solney Tuesday Club

In September our visit to the Whittington Barracks Museum was very interesting; we were given an insight into what life was like for soldiers during the Great War, which included a walk through the trenches. The volunteers at the museum were very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. For those who have not visited the museum we would strongly recommend that you do. After the museum we went into Lichfield for lunch and a leisurely stroll in the autumn sun.

Tuesday 4th November, 2.30 pm

A business meeting followed by a talk by Peter Wood, a chair bodger.

Tuesday 18th November: Trip to Trentham

A good place to start your Christmas shopping! We leave the Unicorn Inn at 9.30am and return to Newton by about 3 pm. Cost £10.

Should you wish to join us on our trips or find out more about Tuesday Club activities, please contact our Secretary, Jane, on 01283 564520. We look forward to seeing new faces, as well as our regular members and friends.

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Newton Solney W.I.

There are several events in the pipeline: a walk and lunch at Donisthorpe, serving hot dogs at the village bonfire and teas and cakes at the village Christmas market, and a Christmas shopping trip to Fosse Park.

We have donated £1,000 to the Parish Council to provide two picnic benches for the recreation field, to assist with the improvement of the play area.

At the October meeting our delegate, Sue Ellis, reported on an excellent Autumn Council meeting, praising Angela Baker, the original Calendar Girl, and Michael Portillo, presenter and ex politician, as informative and humorous speakers. Then Michelle Padmore of Cranberries hairdressing gave a very useful and entertaining talk and demonstrated various hairdressing techniques and tips.

The next meeting - 11th November at 7.30 pm in the village hall - will be the AGM, followed by Rhys Owen giving a historical overview of the Remembrance Poppy, with local stories and connections from the Arboretum. The refreshment hostesses are Denise Parker and Hazel Ward; flowers for the evening will be provided by Jean Burns. Whist drives are on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the village hall. New players would be made very welcome.

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Newton Solney Parish Council News

Village Improvements - have your say! Are there any improvements you would like to see in the village? Please call Ron Parker on 01283 701141 with your suggestions or email via the contact form on the website.

Village Bonfire and Firework Display: This will take place on Saturday 1st November down by the river. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30 pm and the fireworks start at 7 pm. Please come down and support!

Christmas Market: This year's Christmas Market is on Sunday 30th November from 12 to 4 pm. A great chance to sort out your Christmas shopping and have some fun!

Next Meeting: Friday 14th November at 7.30 pm in the village hall. All are welcome.

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Neighbourhood Watch

No report this month, but 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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Gardening Notes

Natural gardening has become very fashionable, and we are encouraged to embrace it, urged on by a belief that our gardens will reach a new equilibrium with fewer pests and diseases and healthier plants. However if we think around the subject, it seems to me that it is just yet another gardening fashion.

Meddling with nature takes many forms, including introducing species from all over the world and searching out improved cultivars. So that our chosen plants flourish, we weed, feed, stake, create microclimates, we dig and rake, we lift tender plants, but as long as we have nice irregular flower beds and wavy plants in drifts and don't use too many chemicals, we still claim to garden naturally.

So we try to copy nature. In their quest for nature, the Victorians created Scottish Glens in their back yards; we would frown on that these days. Instead we create prairie style gardens with many late flowering plants and grasses, said to be low maintenance and long lasting, but more usually a rather dull, weed infested, overgrown and, indeed, truly natural looking, unless they are well managed. Another fad is the use of meadows, particularly annual meadows. They look great at first but meadows they are not, and they rapidly deteriorate unless re-sown every year. A true meadow includes cycles of haymaking and animal grazing - hardly what nature would do, and quite impractical in most gardens.

We would like our gardens to be havens for wildlife, so we should help the birds, bees and other insects. Bees of course are welcome, and lacewings, ladybirds (except the harlequin) and butterflies - as long as their caterpillars eat someone else's plants or feed in the little wild patch we left for them. Lily beetles, vine weevils, slugs and snails, however, are not invited to share at our table. Birds too are welcome - except the pigeons, magpies and, if you have a fish filled pond, maybe the heron.

True natural gardeners use no chemicals in the garden. Few people want to use toxic sprays on edible crops, but the reality is that there is no organic control for many pests; sometimes, however, an effective chemical is available such as Provado for lily beetles. Similarly Roundup is very effective at controlling unwanted weeds. Many plants practise allelopathy, excreting chemicals into the environment to inhibit other plants and organisms in order to protect themselves. Most cereals excrete minute amounts of hydrogen cyanine when damaged - just enough to deter grazing animals. The Victorians made use of the cyanide produced by laurel leaves, crushing them into a jar in order to kill butterfly specimens. The well-known cabbage smell is produced as a deterrent and is toxic to most insects, although not to cabbage white butterflies which have overcome the toxicity; as a consequence their caterpillars dine alone.

None of us is immune to the influence of television and gardening magazines. It is their remit to be trendy even if impractical; their gardens only have to last till the next fashionable replanting scheme. But who am I to tell you what to do in your garden? Just do what you do, enjoy it, and remember: if you leave a garden untouched for three weeks it will be untidy, leave it for three months and it will be a wilderness, leave it for three years and it is a nature reserve.