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March 2016

Doing it right! 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 Women's World Day of Prayer: Friday 4th March Mothers' Day Family Service: Sunday 6th March Service of Thanksgiving and Re-dedication of the Old Schoolroom: Sunday 13th March Palm Sunday Service: Sunday 20th March Easter Day: Sunday 27 March Shell (for children aged 7+) Confirmation, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Confirmation Stephanie Burdon Roger Denniss Laura Dutton George Gould Mary Norman Abbey Van Dijk Jennifer Ward Baptisms Margot Alice Raven Obituaries Alan Bernard Kimber Rev'd Richard Lewis Grew The Memorial Book Repton Benefice Services in March Groups Confirmation Service Valentine's Day Services Renewing YOUR marriage vows St Wystan's News Easter Breakfast ~ Easter Day, Sunday 27th March Easter Lilies for St Wystan's Church Sunday Club for 4 - 11 year olds The Wystan Singers perform Stainer's 'Crucifixion', Sunday 20th March Our Anglo Saxon Crypt St Saviour's News Foremark Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Wednesday 27th April St Mary's News Newton Solney Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Sunday 3rd April Local Diary Event Details Snowdrop Festival, 27th - 28th February Lent Lunches, Wednesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th March A Murder Mystery Evening, Saturday 5th March Books, Browse and Coffee, Wednesday 16th March Milton Lunch Club, Thursday 17th March Live & Local, Saturday 19th March Messy Church, Sunday 20th March Stainer's 'The Crucifixion', Sunday 20th March Quiz Evening, Friday 1st April Newton Solney Horticultural Show, 3rd September The Great War Commemorated Derby bombed by a Zeppelin Repton Village Hall Appeal The 100 Club Repton Village and History Repton Rags, Thursday 7th April Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Scouts Repton Village Society Repton W.I. Repton Village History Group Repton Parish Council Milton & Foremark Village Matters Milton W.I. Newton Solney Village Matters Newton Solney C of E Infant School Newton Solney Tuesday Club Newton Solney W.I. Newton Solney Parish Council News Willington Surgery CQC Inspection Results Staff Changes South Derbyshire 'Vandalism' at Anchor Caves Mobile Library Tesco Buses What's On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Sport Relief Mile - Sunday 20th March Neighbourhood Watch Burglaries in Repton Gardening Notes Rare and Unusual

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Doing it right!

The winter has been wet and often windy. At the vicarage, the gravel drive became a quagmire, not helped by a lack of gravel and a large dip in the middle; the weather created something resembling coastal mudflats: it rained, it flooded, the rain held off and it became mud. And in two of our bedrooms an area of ceiling turned from matt white to rusty brown, a sure sign that the rain was getting in – again!

The diocese, my landlord, was aware of both problems. A few years ago they had paid for tonnes of gravel. Two years ago, last time the bedroom ceilings got wet, builders put a lining under the roof tiles to keep the rainwater out.

Burdened by a lack of money, or perhaps lacking the will to sort out both problems properly, they had put sticking plaster on the wounds. The large area of gravel clogged up with dirt, pine needles and leaves. A thin piece of roofing membrane stuffed under the tiles was never going to last. Persuaded at last that it would be cheaper in the long term, the gravel has now been replaced by the black stuff, and roof tiles will be re-laid this summer. Muddy foot and paw prints, and rusty patches on our ceilings, will hopefully be things of the past.

Patching and making do is all very well, but it can only be a temporary measure. To do something that lasts means doing it properly and paying for it. The MOT forces us to make sure our cars are not just patched but also safe to use, but all too often in our personal lives we simply do not do enough. We know that short cuts in caring for ourselves physically can lead to obesity, illness or even an early death. Similarly, a failure to deal effectively with issues such as loss, stress and abuse can lead to mental illness. Spiritually it is the same. Spiritual cancers such as guilt, jealousy, anger, hatred and anguish can dominate our lives, diminishing us as a person, making us less loving, less joyful, less at peace than we are meant to be.

Of course, we can patch ourselves up temporarily. Figures for the use of prescription drugs and alcohol betray how many people are trying to patch themselves up simply to keep going. When asked 'How are you?' our stock response is 'Fine' or 'I'm coping' or 'Things are improving', but all we are doing is putting on a mask, sweeping problems under our emotional carpet.

In a few short weeks it will be Easter when our thoughts will centre on the Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus. This wasn't God sticking a plaster on the problems of the world, a temporary fix for our sinfulness and wrongdoing. The Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus was God's action, once and for all time, to enable us to know the fullness of life. He wants us to enjoy; to live as He made us – lives full of peace, joy, compassion and courage; to know the love he has for us, to live knowing life will continue beyond our time on earth and continue in his love. God has done it properly and has paid the price. That's why Jesus died for us – once and for all.

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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
Frances Wimbush, 703180

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Brasses
Sue Parker, 702550

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

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The United Reformed Church

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Women's World Day of Prayer: Friday 4th March at 7.15 pm

This service this year has been prepared by the Christian women of Cuba. It has been translated into more than 60 languages and 1,000 dialects and will be celebrated in 170 countries and islands.

The theme of the service is 'Receive Children. Receive Me'. We can all learn a great deal from children. Small children are honest, straightforward, and accepting of other people. They do not discriminate or judge. That is how we should be in our response to God and his love, and in our attitudes to other people.

You are all welcome to join in this service of prayer and praise.

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Mothers' Day Family Service: Sunday 6th March at 11 am

An opportunity to give thanks for our mothers and those who care for us: all ladies will receive a gift.

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Service of Thanksgiving and Re-dedication of the Old Schoolroom: Sunday 13th March at 3 pm

This special service coincides with the 179th Church Anniversary. The church was opened on 15th March 1837, the schoolroom was added soon afterwards, and the village Day School opened there in 1845. The Old Schoolroom has now been renovated and we invite you to join with us to give thanks at the service, and take the opportunity over tea, to see for yourselves what a difference the improvements have made!

There will be no coffee morning this month, but we hope you will all be able to join us at the Special Service and Celebration Tea.

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Palm Sunday Service: Sunday 20th March at 11 am

The service will begin with the arrival of the donkeys before we move indoors for the remainder of the service, which will include Holy Communion.

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Easter Day: Sunday 27 March

Come and join our Easter services at 11 am and 6.30 pm. He is risen indeed!

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SHELL Group for young people aged 7+

. . . meets on Mondays from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. This month's activities include making gifts for Mother's Day, a quiz, a collage, and creating an Easter Garden!

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Confirmation

Mary Norman and Abbey Van Dijk of St Mary's, Newton Solney, and Stephanie Burdon, Roger Denniss, Laura Dutton, George Gould and Jennifer Ward of St Wystan's were confirmed by Bishop Richard Inwood at St Wystan's Church, Repton, on Sunday 21st February.

Baptisms

Margot Alice Raven, daughter of Michael and Georgina Raven of 24 Askew Grove, Repton, was baptised on Sunday 24th January at St Wystan's Church.

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Obituaries

Alan Bernard Kimber
22nd June 1935 - 6th January 2016

Born in Hendon in Middlesex, Alan came to Burton upon Trent when his father was appointed managing director of Wesley's, a long established printing firm. Later he would follow his father into printing, also becoming managing director of Wesley's, where he worked until the company was bought out by British Printing and moved to Alfreton. Following the takeover Alan worked as a freelance sales rep for several companies.

He met June in 1975, joining her and her two teenage sons at Foremarke where June worked as a cook at the school. It was there that Alan showed his love of gardening and together they transformed a large garden, spending many hours on it.

In 1990 Alan retired and June came to work at Repton School. They moved to Repton, but after 19 years in Meadow Close, with declining health, found a bungalow in 'old' Winshill, moving there in 2009.

Alan had a life-long interest in cars and trains. He was a member of Burton Railway Society and South Derbyshire Motor Club with whom he would go rallying. Holidaying in areas where they could walk their dogs, he would always find a steam railway where he would wander happily around the sheds, admiring the locomotives.

In 2001, Alan joined Repton Village Society and served as a committee member. This coincided with members of the local history group joining the society; until then they had met informally in each other's homes to talk about their historical interests and projects. The history group became more active, holding its own meetings from 2004, and split off as a separate entity in 2005, with Alan as chairman and archivist. Even in later life, when Parkinson's forced him to take things more easily, he maintained contact with the History Group as photographic archivist, where he could indulge his lifelong interest in photography, collecting photographs of 'old Repton'. Despite failing health he was still advising and attending committee meetings last year.

After June broke her hip in a fall, and with Alan now in very poor health, his last three months were spent in Ryder House in Stapenhill where he was wonderfully cared for. He was in every sense a gentle man who contributed greatly to the life of our village and deserves our gratitude.

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Rev'd Richard Lewis Grew
24th October 1932 - 18th January 2016

Richly talented, on arrival at Repton aged 13, Richard was immediately placed in the Sixth Form where he spent five years before winning an Open Scholarship in Natural Sciences to Clare College, Cambridge. Following university and National Service, he returned to Repton in 1956 to teach science, mainly physics, for which he retained enthusiasm throughout his career. Through David and Nim Wilkinson, Richard met Sue-Mary, then a young nurse whom he married in 1962, and three children soon followed.

Richard's intellectual ability was matched by talents in many other fields. In sport - which included tennis, cricket, hockey (which he played for Derbyshire), fives and golf - he revealed quiet determination, apparently effortless timing and total sportsmanship. He was also a first-class musician and keen photographer, contributing some 3,000 photographs to Eye2eye Britain.

Since his schooldays Richard had been a committed Christian, and once back in Repton he was asked to help start an evening Sunday Service at the Woodend Mission for the old folk who couldn't get to the church. That led to his becoming a lay-reader and then to ordination in 1968, when he also became Repton School's Assistant Chaplain until in 1974 he took over from Scotty Cheshire as Housemaster of Brook House. It was a role that gave him an opportunity to present a way of life in which everyone could develop his talents whilst maintaining a code of behaviour based on the teachings of Christ. With Sue-Mary an able and tireless support, the House flourished.

On retirement in 1993, they moved to Dorset. Although Richard's latter years were marred by serious and disfiguring illness, he never lost his serene confidence in God.

A retrospective photographic exhibition shortly before he retired illustrated many of his attributes: sensitivity, observation, meticulous preparation, gentle humour, balance, awareness of others and of the richness of Repton.

With concern, calm wisdom and the ability to listen, Richard guided many young lives and contributed greatly to the life of the church in Repton. He is remembered with deep gratitude.

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The Memorial Book

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

Please contact us.

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Repton Benefice

Services

Sunday 6th March, Mothering Sunday: St Wystan's at 9.45, St Mary's at 10.00

This annual celebration of all good things maternal will be celebrated by special services for all the family. As usual there will be posies of flowers to give to those who attend, or perhaps to take away to show a neighbour we are thinking of them.

You are most warmly invited to come and share in these services and to celebrate mothering in all its forms – and if you have family coming for the day, get them to arrive early and come to celebrate together.

If you wish to take Communion on Mothering Sunday you can do so at the 8 am service.

Holy Week

As we draw closer to our Easter celebrations during the final week of Lent, we have many special services to mark the last stages of Jesus' journey to The Cross and his dying for us. Then on Easter Day we celebrate his resurrection.

Sunday 20th March, Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

In Repton, come and join in the procession from the lychgate to the church entrance: carrying our palm crosses and singing songs of praise, we recall the Gospel story before joining together in Communion. We hope the procession will again be led by two donkeys this year, snow and rain having kept them away for the last couple of years. Children are most welcome; there will be books and quiet toys available for supervised young children at the back of church while Sunday Club welcomes older children in the vestry.

In Newton Solney there will be a special service to celebrate the day also.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, 21st, 22nd & 23rd March

Each morning from 8.30 to 9 am we will say Morning Prayer, together with a brief 'thought for the day'.

Each evening from 6 to 6.30 pm we will say Evening Prayer, and in a similar way have a thought for the end of the day.

On the Wednesday there will be the usual 10 am Holy Communion.

Thursday 24th March, Maundy Thursday

7.30 pm at St Wystan's: A service for Maundy Thursday when we re-enact the Last Supper. Remembering Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, the vicar will offer to wash a foot of any who wish to receive this as a sign of their being servants to others, just as Christ is a servant to all. Then we share a simple communion, together around a table, just as Jesus shared on that occasion before his arrest and crucifixion. After the service the church remains open for a silent vigil as we share a time watching and waiting such as Jesus and his disciples shared in the Garden of Gethsemene.

Good Friday 25th March: 12 pm: Stations of the Cross; 2 pm: Last Hour at The Cross

At midday we will journey around the inside of the church visiting the Stations, sharing with Jesus that final journey through Jerusalem to his death and burial.

At 2 pm we mark Jesus' last hour on the Cross, dying for us.

4 pm at St Mary's: A meditative service for Good Friday contemplating Jesus' death and what it means for us in our faith and life.

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Groups

Intercessory Prayer for Healing meets at 3 Richmond Court at 7.30 pm on Monday 7th March.

The Bible Study Group studying the Acts of the Apostles will resume in April.

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Confirmation Service

The first confirmation service in the benefice for many years took place on Sunday 21st February at St Wystan's. Bishop Richard Inwood took the service, and together with our local candidates we welcomed one from Weston on Trent and three from New Hall. With the Wystan Singers leading the singing, members of the churches united with families and friends of the confirmands to give them the best start to being full members of the church. We wish them well as they journey on in faith.

If you are interested in being confirmed, do have a word with Martin the Vicar. Usually confirmation is for 11 year olds and upwards – there being no upper age limit!

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Valentine's Day Services

With St Valentine's Day falling on a Sunday this year, services were held at St Wystan's and St Mary's to celebrate love and marriage. Those married in the churches over the last few years were invited back, and all married couples had the opportunity to renew their marriage vows. Many accepted the invitation, and there was widespread agreement that it was very enjoyable and worthwhile – only five years to the next one!

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Renewing YOUR marriage vows

If you are looking to celebrate a major wedding anniversary, have you considered renewing your vows? Or perhaps you didn't have a church wedding but now feel it would be the right thing to have your marriage blessed in church. Both of these are possible; they can be quiet simple affairs with just a few guests or as lavish as you wish! To enquire about the possibilities, all you need to do is contact Martin the Vicar.

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St Wystan's News

Easter Breakfast ~ Easter Day, Sunday 27th March

On Easter Day from 8.45 to 9.15, we will be having an Easter breakfast in St Wystan's Church with orange juice, croissants and coffee. £2.50. Please contact Carol Lloyd by the previous Wednesday, 23rd March, if you would like to join us.

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Easter Lilies for St Wystan's Church

Lilies at St Wystan's celebrate Jesus' resurrection and his promise of everlasting life, and many of you value the opportunity to contribute towards their cost in memory of loved ones, to celebrate special events or simply to help make the Church look beautiful. If you would like to join in, please contact Frances Wimbush as soon as possible; she has to order flowers well ahead.

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

Receiving Communion

At St Wystan's, for a four month trial period commencing after Easter, we will receive communion at the 9.45 service standing at the foot of the steps to the choir. The reasons for this are set out in a leaflet you can pick up at the back of church.

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The Wystan Singers perform Stainer's 'Crucifixion'
Sunday 20th March, 7 pm at St Wystan's Church

'The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer' is an oratorio composed in 1887 by John Stainer, one of the most distinguished musicians of his generation. Based on a text by W J Sparrow Simpson, it is scored for tenor and baritone soloists, mixed choir and organ. The piece was intended to be within the scope of church choirs, and is interspersed with hymns to be sung by the congregation.

Over the years the 'Crucifixion' has proved easily the most performed Holy Week offering in churches where there is a choir. The music is intensely imbued with the religious spirit and with a descriptive power that loses nothing on account of its simplicity and unaffected melodious sweetness.

In our performance, the soloists will be Peter Evanson, bass, and Michael Guest, tenor. Peter Williams will be at the organ. Admission is entirely free but there will be an opportunity to make an offering on leaving the church.

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Our Anglo Saxon Crypt

In February a team of archaeologists spent a day in St Wystan's Church, bringing with them ground penetrating radar equipment to survey the Crypt floor. Among other discoveries outside the crypt, the 'dig' in the 1970s and 80s had uncovered a drain among the graves that seemed to extend from the crypt itself and might be a drain from a baptismal pool. The team was hoping for an indication as to whether such a pool existed, or whether it was simply a drain for the crypt as a burial chamber. The readings have proved very difficult to interpret but it is hoped the team will be able to offer some insight in the near future. We are excited by what they might find! Rev'd Martin

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St Saviour's News

Foremark Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The Library, Foremarke Hall, Wednesday 27th April at 7 pm

By kind invitation of the Headmaster, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting of St Saviour's Church, Foremark, will be held in the library at Foremarke Hall.

All parishioners are welcome to attend the Vestry Meeting for the election of churchwardens, and those on the electoral roll are welcome to attend the APCM afterwards, where there will be elections for PCC members, the Electoral Roll Officer and the Independent Examiner.

To join the electoral roll, please pick up an application form in St Saviour's Church and leave it for collection. Forms have to be in by Wednesday 20th April.

A meeting of Foremark PCC will immediately follow the APCM.

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St Mary's News

Newton Solney Annual Parochial Church Meeting
St Mary's Church, Sunday 3rd April at 11.15 am

Parishioners are warmly invited to attend this meeting, which will begin after the morning service and a pause for coffee. At the opening Vestry Meeting, an election will be held for churchwardens, with elections to the Parochial Church Council during the main meeting which follows. Church Officers will also report on the finances and events of the past year. Copies of the annual accounts and other reports will be available in the church for a few days beforehand.

Nomination slips for election candidates, to be found at the back of the church, should be returned to Jennifer Haynes, PCC Secretary, by Easter Day, 27th March. Anyone resident in the parish has the right to elect the churchwardens; however, only those whose names are listed on the church's electoral roll are eligible to stand for election and to nominate or vote for PCC candidates. To join the electoral roll, pick up an application form at church and submit it to Graham Plowman by 13th March.

Snowdrop Festival 10 Chestnut Way, 27th - 28th February, 11 am - 3 pm in aid of National Gardens Scheme Charities

Lent Lunches in St Wystan's Church Wednesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th March Home-made Soup, Bread & Cheese, Coffee and a Chat! No charge but donations invited for Charity

A Murder Mystery Evening Saturday 5th March, 7 for 7.30 at Repton Village Hall Book your tickets early as numbers are limited. If you would like to come with a group of friends, let us know and we will reserve tables accordingly. Raffle and licensed bar Tickets: £15 including a 3 course supper from Frances Wimbush

Books, Browse and Coffee Wednesday 16th March, 11 am - noon in St Wystan's Church and every 3rd Wednesday in the month Coffee and biscuits £1.50 A chat and a chance to borrow books and jigsaws Loans are free ALSO Wednesday 2nd, 12.30 - 1.30, at the Lent Lunch

Milton Lunch Club Thursday 17th March, 12.30 pm in Milton Village Hall.   £5. Contact Lynn, 704540, Sue, 701978, or Polly, 703436 Everyone welcome wherever you live! If you need transport, let us know

Live & Local From Psychedelia to Sonnets Repton Village Hall, Saturday 19th March at 7.30 pm 'The Guv'nor' of British folk rock The founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, the Albion Band, and The Rainbow Chasers, Ashley Hutchings' reputation attracts fans from far and wide. Accompanied today by Ruth Angell of the Rainbow Chasers, Ashley shares the stories behind his writings, adds detail to the history of the bands he has created, and describes some of his many theatre projects. Paid Bar and Raffle. Tickets £10 from Chris Carpenter, 702370 Pat Court, 702599, and Repton Post Office

Messy Church The King on a donkey Activities, celebration and food for all the family St Wystan's Church, Sunday 20th March this month only - 3.30 to 5.00 pm To find out more, email Messy Church or call Ruth Attwood. Everyone is welcome!   Come along and try it!

The Wystan Singers Perform Stainer's 'The Crucifixion' Sunday 20th March, 7 pm at St Wystan's Church Soloists: Peter Evanson, bass, and Michael Guest, tenor Organist, Peter Williams Free admission but there will be a voluntary retiring collection

Quiz Evening Newton Solney Village Hall, Friday 1st April, 7.00 for 7.30 £12 per team of four to include finger food refreshments Bring your own drinks; glasses will be provided Ring Kay Stanley on 01283 703153 to book a place or sign up in church

Newton Solney Horticultural Show 3rd September 2016 Themes for Photographs Adults: 'Down the garden path' : 'Market Day' : 'Drystone Walls' Juniors: (7 - 10 years): 'Small Creatures' : (11- 16 years): 'Wildthings' For information, contact Chris Freestone on 701147

The Great War Commemorated

Derby bombed by a Zeppelin

Just after midnight in the early hours of 1st February 1916, a German Zeppelin, lost en route to Liverpool, dropped 21 high explosive bombs and four incendiaries on the south side of Derby, resulting in five deaths though comparatively little damage. The targets included Royce's in the south, the Midland Railway locomotive works in the north and the Etches Park gas works in the east, suggesting that the Zeppelin approached from the south, worked its way roughly north along the Osmaston Road at about 8,000ft, bombed the locomotive works and the gas works before heading for home.

Dear Friends

In our fancied security we imagined ourselves safe from the enemy's abominable air raids. But a month ago we were terribly disillusioned. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the places which have suffered this wanton and well-nigh useless outrage, and especially to the friends and relatives of the victims. It is a matter of deep thankfulness that our own parish escaped injury.

But now that we have had the experience we must always be fully prepared for its recurrence. The first thing to remember is that the best defence against the assassins is total darkness – not only to extinguish every light, but also strictly to conform in every respect to the lighting regulations at all tirnes. In the Eastern Counties of late these regulations have been enforced to the utmost degree, and the result has been that apparently they have escaped injury.

The next thing to remember is to avoid all panic, even if the worst should occur and bombs dropped in our parish, and this is exceedingly unlikely, yet then let us try to conduct ourselves with the same courage as our allies in France and Belgium, who have had to undergo far worse things for the great cause. Be prepared, and then no one need be afraid. On notice being received, the church bells will be rung, and then all lights should be immediately put out and kept out till daylight.

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Repton Village Hall Appeal

The 100 Club

The 100 Club in support the Village Hall Appeal is now ready to go. Each month there will be four equal monthly prizes totalling half members' subscriptions for that month. If all the number are taken, each prize will be worth £52. The rest will all go to the appeal.

To join the Club and be included in the draw, contact Adrian Argyle, the 100 Club promotor, for an application form and a copy of the Club Rules.

Be quick – there has been a lot of interest already.

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Repton Village Hall Appeal 2016 Coming up this month Saturday 5th March, 7.00 for 7.30 pm at Repton Village Hall Murder Mystery An evening of intrigue and entertainment. Supper included Tickets £15 from Frances Wimbush and then Thursday 14th April, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm at Repton Village Hall Friendly Bridge Coffee, soup & sandwich lunch, glass of wine, tea & cake Tickets £15 from Louise Chilton Friday April 30th, 7.30 pm at Repton Village Hall Afrique Classique An eclectic mix of songs and styles from Africa and Europe Tickets £10 from Rosie Carpenter or Caroline Jerram Sunday 3rd July, 1.30 for 2.00 pm in The Grand Marquee at Repton School Lunch on the Paddock Three course meal by The Winery and music by Swing Commanders Tickets Carol Lloyd Saturday 24th September, 7.30 pm at Repton Village Hall Pig Racing An evening of laughter and excitement. Refreshments Tickets £15 Saturday 29th October, 5.30 - 7.30 pm at Repton Village Hall Children's Halloween Party Games, fancy dress competition & refreshments Tickets £5 (children up to age 11) Elaine Newbold If you have fundraising suggestions or can offer help in any way, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact either Adrian Argyle or Carol Lloyd

Repton Village & History

Repton Rags
Boys & Girls aged 7 to 14

We are hoping to run a RAGS session on the afternoon of Thursday 7th April, but first we need to know how many people are interested. If you are, please email me by Monday 14th March. If enough children want to come, we will go ahead and organise it, and then get back to you with more information.

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Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Lane
		Team	Opponents
6th	2.00 pm	Repton Casuals U15	Winshill Gold
13th	10.30 am	Repton Casuals Youth	Anglesey Swifts
20th	10.30 am	Red Lion Repton	Hilton Old Talbot
27th	10.30 am	Red Lion Repton	Royal Oak, Newhall

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Scouts

In the past month Scouts have been learning about the Parish Council as part of their World Challenge badge. Councillors Shortt, McArdle and Thompson kindly gave up their time to tell us about the work of the Parish Council, and they then faced a wide range of questions. We have also attempted to make pancakes on biscuit tins using tea lights, and we invested Beth, Florence, Joe, Finn and Robert, who had done a good job of learning the Scout Promise. If you would like more information about Scouts, please contact Mike Knowles.

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Repton Village Society

Elain Harwood, a historian with Historic England, spoke to the February meeting on 'The best buildings of the 50s, 60s and 70s', showing examples during a whirlwind hour of factories, offices, churches and houses across the country. Her enthusiasm and fluency were much appreciated by the large audience.

Thursday 3rd March: 'John Smedley (1803 - 1874), More than a Mill Owner' A talk by Jane Middleton Smith, Archivist with John Smedley Ltd., on a shadowy figure amongst 19th century mill owners, yet a most interesting character and a man of immense drive and energy. John Smedley made a fortune from his mill and subsequently started a hugely successful hydropathic hotel in Matlock. The talk will explore aspects of his character and life, and the impact he made on his industry and locality. The company he founded continues to make high quality, fine knitwear.

The AGM will follow with cheese and wine.

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Repton W.I.

At the February meeting we welcomed several visitors and new members to hear Peter Fitzpatrick talk on the pains and pleasures of renovating a derelict farmhouse in Italy. Despite trials and tribulations along the way, he, his wife and their daughter have created a delightful holiday home in the mountains with wonderful views.

Members were reminded that we will be hosting the Mercia Group meeting on 26th April with a speaker from Great Ormond Street Hospital. The competition is a get well card for a child.

Two teams are entering the County Quiz in April, and there is a walk for Walk the World in aid of ACWW. The walking group has organised walks in March and April, and there are two more history walks booked for June and July.

Recycled jewellery was collected for members attending the Council meeting in Chesterfield to take with them, and there was a scarf sale while we enjoyed refreshments provided by Linda and Denise; Denise also provided flowers for the President's table.

On Tuesday 8th March, Jenny West will be giving a cookery demonstration with ideas for a dinner party. For those who like to plan ahead, April's meeting is on the 12th, a flower arranging demonstration with Marilyn Ottewell. We meet in the village hall at 7.15 pm. Visitors are always welcome.

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Repton Village History Group

In February, a particularly well attended meeting heard three talks by group members. Richard Finch had researched Repton's farms as they were in 1941 using the National Farm Survey held in Kew. Richard took us to a number of Repton's farms, pointing out that our farms did very well with 31 of the 37 farms achieving grade A status. There was one grade B due to the age of the farmer, lack of capital for investment and poor grassland. It appears that the remaining farms were not graded. There is a good project here for anyone wanting to increase the detail of his work.

Gillian Hartley showed more images from Repton, starting with aerial photographs taken by Professor Mark Horton, but also including pictures of old stone in village buildings – possibly from the demolished Priory – and images of interesting architectural features.

Andy Austen finished off with an explanation of the work that had resulted in finding the Priory Tithe Barn. Professor Biddle had demonstrated that the building by the arch was not there in 1727, but we had since found three clues as to the barn's real location. An archaeological test pit has been inconclusive but may have found a deposit of clay used in the building's walls.

On Tuesday 15th March at 7.30 pm in the Repton village hall, Robert Mee will talk about Derbyshire's Castles. All are welcome – members £2, visitors £3, tea and biscuits provided.

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Repton Parish Council

Parish Precept 2016 / 2017: After careful deliberation the Parish Council has set the precept for the next financial year at £15,026, an increase of 1.9%. Due to the increase in the number of Band D properties in Repton, this figure means an increase of £0.06 per Band D household, £14.70 for a property in this Band. The Parish Council believes this is the minimum required to provide the same level of service next year and is an extremely modest increase.

CCTV at The Den: Following incidents in 2015, the CCTV equipment and security lighting at The Den have been upgraded or replaced. Funding was obtained largely through South Derbyshire Safer Neighbourhoods Scheme with contributions also from JOGS and the Parish Council. However, electronic surveillance should be just part of our response. Reporting crime or antisocial behaviour gives the police a better picture of what is going on in our area and helps them to allocate resources effectively, so it is important that all incidents, even suspicions, are reported to the police. Then we are more likely to see action. The police non-emergency number is 101.

Burial Ground Records: The Parish Council is updating records of relatives of those interred in the Burial Ground on Monsom Lane. Many move house in the years following bereavement without leaving a current address. If you are a relative of the following, or know of a relative's whereabouts, could you please contact the Parish Council. Your help would be gratefully appreciated.

John F & Ivy M Stacey; Thomas A & Muriel G Jackson; Paul R & Pamela M Canaway; Andrew W Allsop; Raymond B Gordon; Peter J S Hunt; Albert H & Constance Allsop; Robert J & Margaret Melen; Harold Y & Gladys S Burnett; James & Lily Coghlan

Badminton taster sessions for all ages and levels of experience: Repton Parish Council is sponsoring a six week series of free badminton sessions in Repton village hall. Starting on Saturday 9th April at 2 pm, this is an opportunity on your door step. Run by an experienced activator from Badminton England, it is intended for everyone, whether a newcomer to the sport or someone picking up where they left off. It is an ideal activity for families. All equipment will be supplied. We hope many local residents will enjoy these sessions.

By way of follow up, there is a badminton session in Repton village hall each week on Tuesdays, and Ladies badminton in Newton Solney village hall on Mondays. See the Local Diary on page 36 of this month's Parish Magazine. Contact Emma Pass at SDDC on 01283 595873 for more information on other local badminton initiatives.

Next meeting: Monday 14th March in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton. Parish Meeting at 7 pm, followed by the Parish Council Meeting at 7.30 pm. All are welcome.

Parish Council Office, 40 High Street, t: 01283 701309, email.

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Milton & Foremark Village Matters

Milton W.I.

On a cold February evening, we met in the warm and cosy lounge of The Swan. Sue reminded members of our Annual Dinner, which is to be held at The Boot Inn in Repton on Wednesday 2nd March, 7 for 7.30.

Our speaker, Jolyon Maclaine, then described his career as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force, where, during his 22 years of service, postings and manoeuvres took him all over the world. Sue White gave the vote of thanks and delicious refreshments were served by Eileen Findlay and Jan Tunstall.

Next meeting: On Wednesday 16th March, Jill Baker will talk to us about her exciting experiences in Alaska. Venue to be advised.

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Newton Solney Village Matters

Newton Solney C of E Infant School

Community Collective Worship for parents, carers and local residents is held on the first Thursday of the month at 9.15 am, so please join us in the school hall on 3rd March. Due to the Easter holidays there will be no Community Worship in April. The following date will be Thursday 5th May.

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Newton Solney Tuesday Club

Tuesday 1st March: 2.30 pm in Newton Solney village hall

A business meeting followed by a talk on Renishaw Hall, which we hope to visit later in the year.

Tuesday 15th March: A trip to Coventry and the Motor Museum

We leave the Unicorn Inn at 9.30 am, returning to Newton by about 3 pm. Cost £10.

If you would like any further information about Tuesday Club or our trips out, please contact our Secretary, Jane on 01283 564520.

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Newton Solney W.I.

The February open meeting was very well attended, and members and guests enjoyed Paul Newsham's lecture 'There will never be another You'. His explanation of the forty factors unique to each of us, and of the development of finger and ear(!) prints was fascinating.

Newton Solney's 'resolution' vote is to support improvements in dementia care. This will be forwarded to Derbyshire Federation for inclusion in the national vote.

A spring walk around Branston Water Park, followed by lunch, will take place on Thursday 7th April.

Our March meeting is on Tuesday 8th at 7.30 pm in the village hall. Lawrence Oates will speak on 'Reap what you sow on the Washlands'. Tea hostesses are Betty Gallimore and Pat Masson; flowers will be provided by Gail Cotton.

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Newton Solney Parish Council News

Planning Application: Plans to replace the mobile classrooms at Newton Solney Primary School have been submitted to South Derbyshire District Council.

Planning Application: Barratt Homes have appealed against the planning decision by SDDC’s planning committee on their application to build up to 100 homes on agricultural land, in Newton Road.

Queen’s Birthday Celebrations: It is proposed to hold village celebrations for the community on the Recreational Field on Saturday 11th June, coinciding with the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. The event will include food, drink, family entertainment and potentially a dog show. The Parish Council has agreed to support the event. Willing volunteers will be greatly appreciated.

Bus shelter and notice board: The Parish Council has continued with its major project for 2016 - to replace the bus shelter opposite the Brickmakers and the notice board that was located at the 'old post office'.   A location for the notice board has yet to be agreed.

Himalayan balsam: The Parish Council hopes to organise a work party to remove the Himalayan balsam present on the common ground along the river bank.

Next Meeting: Friday 11th March at 7.30 pm in the village hall.

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Willington Surgery

Our CQC Inspection Results

We have now received the results of our Care Quality Commission inspection in early November. The inspectors base their ratings on information we provide and what they see on the day, as well as information from monitoring data, patients, the general public and other organizations. Their remit is to find out if our service is safe, effective, caring, responsive to people's needs and well led, so we were delighted to receive a 'good' in all categories. You can find the full report at cqc.org.uk.

This recognition by CQC is rewarding for every team member, as well as the Patient Participation Group who are very supportive of the surgery: one of the inspectors commented that our PPG was one of the best they had met. It is also a fitting tribute to Dr. Hands who retired from the practice three days before the inspection.

Staff Changes

In February, Dr. Catherine Cowley joined the partnership, filling the vacancy created by Dr. Hands' retirement. She has a special interest in dementia and is very involved in training new GPs. If your accountable GP had been Dr. Khan, it is now Dr. Cowley.

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South Derbyshire

'Vandalism' at Anchor Caves

Tarmac Aggregates Ltd have submitted a planning application to excavate the Trent Valley by Anchor Church on the south (our) side of the river. To the north and east, the area is bounded by the Trent. The southern boundary runs west from Anchor Church roughly parallel to the road, and the western boundary is a line running north from Foremark Church. (The area is at a little distance from the church and school.)

This is an area of considerable amenity value. The walk to the caves is popular, the view of the caves from across the river and surrounding fields is well known with many depictions over hundreds of years, and it is still a tourist attraction.

This area has a rich and so far largely unexplored historical heritage, providing part of the context for the nationally important archaeology at Repton, Foremark and Heath Wood. The Old Trent Water, still traceable in the small brook running into the Trent at Anchor Church, was the channel where St Guthlac set off in about 699 to his hermitage at Crowland, where he founded Crowland Abbey. In Anchor Church cave, St Hardolph is believed to have lived and prayed; he is buried at Breedon on the Hill. It was up this channel that the Vikings came in 873, and some archaeologists believe they wintered on the islands here. It is believed that the Viking cremation cemetery at Heath Wood was linked to Repton by a route across this place, and the derivation of Foremark from Danish Forewerke, 'old fortification', is still not clear. Excavation would also obliterate information about the river's movements and its paleochannels.

There is no doubt that we do need aggregates but, to anyone interested in our historical heritage, this proposal feels like vandalism. In a briefing given to Repton Parish Council in September 2015, we were told that Derbyshire's long-term strategic aggregate needs can easily be met from less sensitive areas.

To object to the application, email planningrepresentations@derbyshire.gov.uk, or go to the DCC website: select Environment, Planning, Planning Applications, Current Applications and search for CM9/1215/122. You can read all the documents – an assessment by Historic England is particularly important – and at the bottom there is a link to comment. You can also object in writing.

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Mobile Library

Tuesday 8th March: Repton village hall, 10.15-11.30 : The Square, 11.35-1 The library has a four-weekly timetable; the following visit will be on 5th April. The contact number for the base at Long Eaton is 01629 531398; for the van, 0780 904 4405.

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Tesco Buses

Notts & Derby bus service 978 operates between the Tesco stores in Mickleover and Burton. It is free, but you are asked to show a Tesco receipt on the return journey as proof that you have shopped at that particular store. The service operates with a regular driver whenever possible so that s/he gets to know the regular customers. It stops in Repton - Milton Road, Springfield Road and the Cross - and Newton Solney at the Brickmakers. The only other scheduled stops are at the Rising Sun in Willington, Findern Green and Havenbaulk Lane.

WEDNESDAY
Burton Tesco	1040	1210			Mickleover Tesco	1245
NS Brickmakers	1049	1219			Repton Cross	1305
Repton Cross	1053	1223			NS Brickmakers	1309
Mickleover Tesco	1112	1242			Burton Tesco	1320
FRIDAY
Mickleover Tesco	1005	1135	1245		Burton Tesco	1040	1210	1320
Repton Cross	1025	1155	1305		NS Brickmakers	1049	1219	1329
NS Brickmakers	1029	1159	1309		Repton Cross	1053	1223	1333
Burton Tesco	1040	1210	1320		Mickleover Tesco	1112	1242	1350

There is no service on Good Friday.

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What's On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

The spring edition of 'What's On' will emerge at the end of February, with hundreds of events locally, many at very low cost or even free. Look on the SDDC website - search for 'What's On in South Derbyshire' - or pick it up from Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre at Sharpe's Pottery.

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Sport Relief Mile - Sunday 20th March

This month Swadlincote hosts its fifth Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile, the Swadlincote Woodlands Mile, and invites you to join in. Half of the money raised is spent in the UK, with the other half used to make a real difference in the world's poorest communities.

There are three start times, 10.30 am for those taking on a six-mile challenge, 10.45 for the three and one-mile runners, and an additional 11 am start for one-milers.

The route is set in Swadlincote Woodlands and takes in attractive scenery and wildlife. It is suitable for everybody – including pushchairs and wheelchairs – with only one steep uphill section. You can walk, run, or a bit of both. On-site toilets will be available.

For more information, contact Emma Pass, emma.pass@south-derbys.gov.uk or 01283 595873, or see sportrelief.com.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Burglaries in Repton

Two houses have been burgled in Repton recently. In the first incident, access was gained through a kitchen window and money stolen. The householder, who was in the house, phoned 999 and was told to lock herself in a room so the intruders would not see her. In the second, entry was gained from back of the house during the early evening. Jewellery and valuables were stolen. It appears that Repton is being targeted. Burglary is unpleasant and very distressing. Please take all precautions. In particular, check – and use – your burglar alarm, window locks, security lights, door chains, etc.

If you would like to receive up-to-date information by email, please contact me.

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.

Adrian Gillham, Chairman, Repton Neighbourhood Watch

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Gardening Notes

Rare and Unusual

Many years ago I went to a talk on 'Rare and Unusual Plants'. The speaker started by saying that most rare and unusual plants are rare and unusual because they are so awful. ('So' wasn't the word he used!) I thought of this as I wandered around the garden looking at snowdrops. We have thousands of native single and double flowers. They are beautiful and bulk up really well, so after a few years a few bulbs make a sizeable clump. A while ago I won a pot of comet snowdrops; now, about ten years later, there are three quite large flowers that are too heavy for the stems and quite a lot of quite broad leaves – not very elegant. Last autumn I bought five galanthus Viridi-apice; two have flowered but the flowers look very similar to my lovely single native ones – what a disappointment!

For most people March is the beginning of the gardening season. This winter has been mild but very wet; if you grow vegetables you may find the soil is too cold and wet to sow directly in the ground. Cover the soil with cloches, cold frames or even plastic draped over hoops. After a week or two the soil will be warm and crumbly, perfect for sowing seeds.

These days it doesn't make sense to grow vegetables just to save money, but there is great satisfaction in cooking something you have grown yourself. Grow something you really like, and don't grow too much of it. New potatoes are a good crop to try and are especially suitable to grow with young children; all you need is a pot or a bucket with holes in and some potting compost. Place three to five potatoes in the pot and cover with soil. When green shoots appear after a week or two, keep covering them with more compost until the pot is full. Potatoes, like most vegetables, like plenty of water – after all, they are 90% water! Alternatively grow the potatoes in the ground. The start of flowering coincides with the formation of little potatoes. I always have a little explore before I dig up potatoes, and of course, they go straight into the pot to cook.

This month you can sow broad beans, most cabbages, early salads and leeks. When the ground is dry enough you can sow parsnips and carrots. To get the best results, start by sowing seed very thinly. Root crops are best sown directly, but salads, beans and the cabbage family can be transplanted well. However give some thought to just how much you can eat and how much time you have to care for your crops. So often, great enthusiasm in March turns to neglect in May!