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The Parish Magazine Repton, Foremark, Milton, Ingleby, Newton Solney
November 2016

Bob and Willie 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 12th November Shell (for children aged 7+) Dates for Your Diary Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Baptisms Archie James Taylor-Dawes Finnley Adam Taylor-Dawes Autumn Rose Whiteley Funerals and Burial of Ashes Carole Anne Twells Noreen Jessie Boothway Derek Barker The Memorial Book Repton Benefice Armistice Day, Friday 11th November Remembrance Sunday, 13th November Annual Service of Commemoration, Sunday 6th November Benefice Prayer Vigil, Sunday 20th November Advent Carols, Sunday 27th November Housegroups A festive Thank You! St Wystan's News Sunday Club for 4 - 11 year olds School Visits to St Wystan's Church Local Diary Event Details Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 2nd November Repton School Concert: Michael Petrov & Erdem Misirlioglu Repton Sale of Work, Fun & Fireworks, Saturday 5th November Milton Bonfire and Fireworks, Saturday 5th November Christmas Mini-Market, Saturday 12th November Repton Quiz Night, Saturday 12th November Books, Browse and Coffee, Wednesday 16th November Repton School Concert: Chetham's School of Music Milton Lunch Club, Thursday 17th November Johnny Victory, Milton Village Hall, Friday 18th November Christmas Bazaar, Saturday 19th November Newton Solney Coffee Morning, Saturday 19th November Messy Church, Sunday 27th November Concert with Soup & Sweet, Friday 2nd December Repton Ghost Walk, Friday 2nd December Christmas Charity Market, Saturday 3rd December MusSoc: Mozart's Requiem, Sunday 4th December Rainbows Christmas Concert, Friday 16th December The Great War Commemorated The Consecration of the new Churchyard The Formation of the Volunteers Sale of Work 1916 Repton Village Hall Appeal Please use easyfundraising Doggy Volunteers? The very last Repton Ghost Walk Fitness Fest Pig Racing Round up 100 Club Repton Neighbourhood Development Plan Repton Village and History Enjoy a Quiz and a Concert! Carols on the Crescent Four win Scouts' Highest Award Sale of Work, Fun & Fireworks Great Expectations   ~   Repton School Play Sunday Evening Indoor Football Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills The Barn Dance ~ amazing entertainment for all the family! Another great result! Annual Yard Sale 'thank you' Repton W.I. Repton Village Society Repton Village History Group Mobile Library Repton Parish Council Milton & Foremark Village Matters Milton Village Hall Milton MacMillan Coffee Morning ~ 'thank you' Milton W.I. Newton Solney Village Matters Newton Solney C of E Infant School Newton Solney W.I. Newton Solney Tuesday Club Newton Solney Parish Council Newton Solney Show Results Willington A Day to be Creative, Sunday 27th November South Derbyshire Stamp & Deliver! Environment Matters Fireworks You and your Pet Remember, Remember! Neighbourhood Watch Gardening Notes Preparing for Winter

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Bob and Willie

The Nobel Prize has been awarded to Bob Dylan, the singer who reached out to millions across the world with his songs of love, and peace, and hope.

When I was at university, Christopher Ricks came to us from Harvard for a term to lecture on American poetry. He chose to tell us about Dylan, played tapes of his songs to us, and no doubt for many, made a huge impression on us.

Dylan had a Jewish background, but his songs reached out to all those who heard them. He reached out to the generations in America whose ancestors had lived in slavery; he sang of the blind street musician, Willie McTell, outside his plush hotel:

Well, God is in His heaven
And we all want what's His
But power and greed and corruptible seed
Seem to be all that there is
I'm gazing out the window
Of the St James Hotel
And I know no one can sing the blues
Like Blind Willie McTell

Never before has a man who started out as a street musician won the Nobel prize for literature, but what a powerful statement Dylan makes: pointing out the difference between the two singers, one on a street corner and the other in the hotel.

Our challenge, as Remembrance Day approaches, as we think about the need for peace in the world, and as we look forward to Advent and the coming of Christ, is how we can narrow the gap between those who have, and those who have not.

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

Don't miss this festive treat: home-made cakes and preserves, Christmas cards, wrapping paper, lots of goodies to tempt you to treat yourselves, tombola, raffle and games, as well as coffee and mince pies! Come and join us!

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SHELL Group for children and young people aged 7 and over

. . . meets on Mondays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th November at 6.30 pm. Activities this month include: making pizza and gift tags, an Advent quiz and decorating for Christmas. New members are always welcome!

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Dates for Your Diary

Junior Church Christmas Party: Saturday 3rd December
Junior Church Nativity Services: Sunday 11th December

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Baptisms

Archie James Taylor-Dawes and Finnley Adam Taylor-Dawes, sons of Matthew and Jo Taylor-Dawes of Aston Drive, Newhall, were baptised at St Wystan's Church on Sunday 18th September.

Autumn Rose Whiteley, daughter of Adam and Louise Whiteley of Ravenscroft Avenue, Sheffield, was baptised at St Wystan's Church on Sunday 9th October.

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Funerals and Burial of Ashes

Carole Anne Twells of Hollies Close, Newton Solney died on Saturday 24th September aged 77. A service at Bretby Crematorium on 12th October was followed by cremation.

Noreen Jessie Boothway of The Lodge, Main Street, Newton Solney, died at the Queen's Hospital on Tuesday 27th September aged 86. A service at St Mary's Church on Friday 14th October was followed by burial in St Mary's churchyard.

The ashes of Derek Barker of Monsom Lane, whose funeral took place in June, were interred at Monsom Lane Cemetery on Tuesday 27th September.

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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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Remembrance

Remembrance 2016

May we encourage you both to attend these acts of Remembrance and to bring children along too. These services tend to be more formal than some, but it is essential to nurture in our young people the importance of remembering and giving thanks. Even as we pray that they will never have to go to war, we should also encourage them to respect and remember those who paid a huge price when war could not be avoided.

Armistice Day, Friday 11th November

A short act of Remembrance at the village war memorial by St Wystan's Church lychgate will begin at 10.55 so that we can keep the silence at 11 am.

Remembrance Sunday, 13th November

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 and process to the Parish Church at 10.35.

The service in church will begin at 10.50 so that the Act of Remembrance can take place at 11. A collection is taken at the service; 60% goes to the British Legion Poppy Appeal, the rest being divided between the parish church and the United Reformed Church.

After the service, wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial by Brigadier Edward Wilkinson, Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire, representing the Queen, by representatives of the County, South Derbyshire and Repton Parish Councils, the President of the Repton Royal British Legion, by the local Masonic Lodge, and children from the Scouting movement, Repton Primary and St Wystan's Schools. 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 10.45 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.

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November Services

There are a number of changes to the usual pattern this month, not all mentioned below. Please check carefully before you come.

On 6th November there is no evening service at Repton because of the Service of Commemoration at Newton Solney; on the 27th, Messy Church is an hour earlier to give time for Advent Carols that evening; also on the 27th it will be Holy Communion at Foremark as the School is not holding a Christingle service.

Annual Service of Commemoration
Sunday 6th November, 4 pm at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney

Each year at this time we hold a special service to remember our loved ones, to give thanks for their lives, and to acknowledge our feelings, feelings of loss that remain regardless of the passing years.

This year we warmly invite you to join us at St Mary's. Afterwards you will be most welcome to stay on for a cup of tea and a chat.

If you wish the names of loved ones to be read out at the service, there are lists to sign up at the back of the churches, you can add the name as you arrive on the day, or you can contact Rev'ds June Scott or Martin Flowerdew. There will also be an opportunity to light a candle. Do come!

Sunday 20th November, Benefice Prayer Vigil at St Wystan's

It is very pleasing to be able to write that growth is happening in our churches and there is much for us to be thankful for. As Christians we should take every opportunity to pray and thank God, but I would like to commend to you one formal occasion.

On Sunday 20th November, evening service will be replaced by an hour of quiet prayer from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. Resources will be available to guide us, and each quarter hour will be introduced with a Bible reading and a brief word. We will thank God for all his blessings, pray for all that we do in Church, pray for continued growth, and pray for our local communities. Do come along; this is open to everyone. It would be much appreciated if you could be in your place in good time, so that there is a settled atmosphere as we begin.

Sunday 27th November, Advent Carols

Advent Sunday marks the beginning of a New Year for the Christian Church, and the Advent Candlelight Service at St Wystan's anticipates the true meaning of Christmas. It is a service of great beauty, of candlelight and soft illuminations, a lovely way start our preparations to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Do note that this year - unlike in recent years - the service will begin at 6.30, the normal time for St Wystan's evening services, as for once it will not clash with MusSoc.

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Housegroups

Intercessory Prayer for Healing meets at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 1st November at 3 Richmond Court. If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, please contact Wendy Longden on 703259. 'An Ordinary day with Jesus' is a scripture-based course which helps us to integrate our faith with our daily lives. In November, both groups meet at 7.30 pm on Thursdays 3rd and 17th. Wendy and Stephen Longden's group at 134 Main Street is now full, but please contact either Ruth Attwood on 702804 or Julia Stentoft, 704436, for more details of their group at 28 The Pastures.

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A festive Thank You!

Now that Harvest Festivals across the Benefice have finished, thank you for the many gifts that were so generously given, with special mentions to Repton Primary School and Newton Solney Infants and Pre-school for the contributions they made at their Harvest Services. The food, toiletries and other items will make a real difference to the lives of those who have need. Thanks are also due to all those who helped with the harvest sorting and distribution. Not only did we send a lot to the Padley Centre and Derby City Mission, but locally gifts of flowers were given out to people in their homes. Everything seemed to go smoothly – and that only happens when many hands pull together – so thank you for your efforts.

Thank you too to those who arranged the Family Barn Dance, and our Harvest Lunch on the following day – two very enjoyable and sociable occasions.

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St Wystan's News

Sunday Club for 4 - 11 year olds
9.45 am at St Wystan's Church

Sunday Club meets 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.

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School Visits to St Wystan's Church

William Allitt School: On Wednesday 9th November, year 7 pupils of William Allitt School who have been working on the history of Repton will be coming as they did last year. From 7 pm they will be talking about and showing off their work to parents and anyone else interested. The evening will include drama performances of parts of Shakespeare's Macbeth, student-led workshops and guided tours. It should be a good evening. All are welcome; drop in between 7 and 8.30 pm.

Becket Primary School: In October about 60 children came to us from this inner city school in Derby. They were studying the Anglo-Saxons and the beginnings of Christianity locally, so where better to visit than Repton, the cradle of Christianity in the Midlands. They explored the church, the crypt, the churchyard and, with kind permission from Repton School bursar, the remains of the Priory cloisters. The children rapidly became engrossed, making good use of their sketchbooks and asking lots of questions. In class they are reading Beowulf, and now they are to try to write their own chapter – set in Repton! Copies of the best two will be sent for us to share.

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Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 2nd November from 12.30 to 1.30 pm in St Wystan's Church £4.   Homemade soup, bread, cheese, a chance to borrow books - and chat! Everyone welcome. Do come!

Repton School Concerts Society Michael Petrov, cello, Erdem Misirlioglu, piano Wednesday 2nd November at 7.45 in the Robert Beldam Hall The cellist Michael Petrov was nominated by the Barbican as the European Concert Halls Rising Star. During 2014/15 he gave recitals at eighteen major concert halls and has appeared as soloist with many major orchestras. On this occasion he is joined by pianist Erdem Misirlioglu who was a Concerto Finalist in the BBC Young Musicians Competition in 2008 and along with Michael is a member of Trio Isimsiz. Their programme will include works by Bach, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov. Tickets £13.50, concessions £10.50. Tickets for the whole season of 10 concerts cost £75. For further information or tickets contact Sue Parker, 56 Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6GR

Repton Village and School Sale of Work and Fun Day Saturday 5th November from 2.30 pm in the grounds of Repton School Everyone welcome – Entry is free of charge Stalls for every taste        Fun activities for children of all ages Refreshments        Competitions and prizes A Bonfire Night fireworks display at 5.30 pm! All money raised is donated to local, national and international charities, including a number of village organisations Note the date and come along and join us

Milton Bonfire and Fireworks Saturday 5th November, 8 pm on land behind The Swan Fun for all the family BBQ on site – drinks available from The Swan Admission is free but donations towards the cost of fireworks will be appreciated Contact Adam on 07740 040285 or Carl 07527 700308

Christmas Mini-Market Saturday 12th November, 10.30 am - noon at the URC Coffee and Mince Pies Home-Made Cakes and Preserves, Christmas Cards, Wrapping Paper lots of goodies for you to treat yourselves Tombola, Raffle and Games All proceeds to the United Reformed Church

Repton Quiz Night Repton Village Hall Saturday 12th November, 7.15 for 7.30 start – prompt! Teams of four, but if you haven't got a team, get in touch anyway; we can help. Contact Jan Gillham or Carol Lloyd Do join us for a fun evening ~ £3 per person Finger food provided, but bring your own drinks and glasses

Books, Browse and Coffee Wednesday 16th November, 11 am - noon in St Wystan's Church and every 3rd Wednesday in the month Coffee and biscuits £1 A chat and a chance to borrow books and jigsaws Loans are free Also at the first Wednesday 'Soup, Cheese and Chat'

Repton School Concerts Society Chetham's School of Music Wednesday 16th November at 7.45 pm in the Robert Beldam Hall Chetham's is the largest specialist music school in the UK and the only one based in the North of England, an integral part of the North West's rich cultural heritage. Recently, students have broadcast for BBC Radio 3, performed at BBC Proms in the Park, and their chamber musicians performed at the BBC Proms with the Gabrielli Consort and Paul McCreech, and recorded for Deutsche Grammophon. The programme includes Schumann's Piano Quintet and 6th Form string ensembles. Tickets for this concert are £13.50 and £10.50 (concessions). Tickets for the whole season of 10 concerts cost £75. For further information or tickets contact Sue Parker, 56 Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6GR, or the Music School, 01283 559319

Milton Lunch Club Thursday 17th November, 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

Johnny Victory Performing the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr Milton Village Hall, Friday 18th November, doors open 7 pm Tickets £25 to include a 3 course meal from Carl & Mandy Avery. Black tie and posh frocks! In support of Milton Village Hall

Christmas Bazaar Saturday 19th November, 10 am - noon in Milton Village Hall Entry £2 includes Tea / Coffee and Mince Pie Gift and Cake Stalls : Raffle : Tombola Proceeds to St Saviour's Church, Foremark

Newton Solney Coffee Morning Newton Solney Village Hall, Saturday 19th November, 10.30 - 12.30 Craft stalls, cakes, tombola and fun! If you have any raffle items, can back a cake, or would like to have a stall, I would be most grateful! Please contact me. I remain well and in remission. Val Hackett, 01283 701727 in aid of Leukaemia Research (Bloodwise)

Discovering your Talents! Messy Church Activities, celebration and food for all the family St Wystan's Church, Sunday 27th November, 4 to 5.30 pm To find out more, email Messy Church or call Ruth Attwood. Everyone is welcome!   Come along and try it!

Concert with Soup & Sweet A concert by pupils from Foremarke School followed by a lunch of home-made soup and sweet St Wystan's Church, Friday 2nd December at 12 noon Produce Stall : Books : Tombola Tickets £5 from Carol Lloyd or Jan Roberts This is always a lovely event; all are welcome. All proceeds to St Wystan's Church.

Repton Ghost Walk A light hearted introduction to the Sad, the Bad and the Good Ghosts of Repton and surrounding areas by Howard Awbery Friday 2nd December – Meet at 7.15 pm at 76 High Street, Repton Mince pies and warming refreshments Please call ahead on 01283 703828 (9am - 5pm) to book your tickets Adults £20 (not suitable for children) All proceeds to Repton Village Hall Appeal

Repton Churches Together Christmas Charity Market Saturday 3rd December, 2 - 4 pm, in Repton Village Hall Gifts, Cards, Cakes, Refreshments, Raffle Music by Repton Primary, Foremarke and St Wystan's Schools Tradecraft - Tearfund - Padley Centre - Vianney Orphanage Zambia Amnesty International - Rainbows Hospice - St Wystan's Church Main profits will go to Derby Refugee Centre

Repton School Music Society directed by Oliver Walker Mozart's Requiem Claire Wild, soprano Felicity Turner, mezzo-soprano Ben Vonberg-Clark, tenor George Coltart, bass Sunday 4th December at 7.45 pm in Pears School, Repton School Tickets £12, programmes £2, from Repton School Lodge or Rosie Carpenter on 01283 702370 or at rehearsals

Sonara Singers and Eastwood Collieries' Male Voice Choir with children from Repton Primary School Rainbows Christmas Concert Friday 16th December, 7 pm at St Wystan's Church Mulled Wine and Mince Pies available Tickets £5 from Bridget Bentley, 07854 984957, rainbows.co.uk or on the door In aid of Rainbows Children's Hospice

The Great War Commemorated

100 years ago, the Vicar wrote . . .

Extracts from a busy month, greatly abridged

1. The Consecration of the new Churchyard ¹ took place on Saturday, October 7th, the Lord Bishop of the diocese ² officiating, with sundry visiting clergy.

2. The Formation of the Volunteers. The inaugural meeting took place . . . in the Court Room . . . There was an excellent attendance of men and numerous enrolments. The platoon now consists of over 50 men. If thorough discipline is maintained and keenness shown the volunteer Force will be of great value; but in order to get a Government grant men must sign on for the duration of the war.

Sale of Work

On Thursday November 9th we shall have the annual Sale of Work to be held at the Rink. Admission : 2.30 pm 3d, 4 pm 2d, 5.30 pm 1d. Tea may be obtained at the Hall, 6d each, by ticket only. One-thirds of proceeds Red Cross and two-thirds Missions. ³

1.	The vicar allotted part of his own glebe land for the new section of the churchyard.
2.	Originally part of the Diocese of Lichfield, The Archdeaconry of Derby became part of the Diocese of Southwell when that diocese was created in 1884.
3.	The Sale of Work raised £130 12s 11d, worth, depending on the measure used, as much as £70,000 today.

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Repton Village Hall Appeal

An urgent plea!

When you buy Christmas presents online, please remember the village hall appeal and use easyfundraising to add to our much needed funds. It is very easy and once you have set it up on your computer, it only takes a couple of clicks.

It costs you nothing but a percentage of your total bill is donated to the appeal. To date we have raised over £600 through easyfundraising. Just think what we could do if everyone in Repton used it, especially in the run up to Christmas. Just go to reptonvillagehall.uk and follow the link to easyfundraising. It's simple!

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Doggy Volunteers?

We would also like to have a sponsored Dog Walk, but do need a dog owner to help organise it. Any volunteers?

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The very last Repton Ghost Walk - Friday 2nd December

In response to demand, Howard Awberry has volunteered to take us on one last Ghost Walk. Don't miss it.

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Fitness Fest

After Christmas the first event will be a Fitness Fest on Sunday 8th January, with a programme of activities to propel you into the New Year! Classes timetabled throughout the day will include Pilates, Tai Chi, Nordic Walking, and Strictly Come Dancing. There will be Body MOTS, a Healthy Snack Bar and lots more.

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Pig Racing

To see what a good time we had at the Pig Race Evening, just find the photos on Facebook or at reptonvillagehall.uk or on facebook. All tickets were sold and the village hall was packed, with lots of children too. Thank you so much to everyone involved for all your hard work, particularly Jo and Neil Redshaw and Jo Hinton, you did an amazing job. Thank you too to everyone who came, placed bets, and cheered the pigs on. The event raised £1,314.77. The event was so popular that we are planning to hold another next year on Saturday 23rd September.

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100 Club

Winners in September were Jenny Sayers, William Saunders, Chris Jerram and Jane Hawkins. Monthly draws take place at the Boot. Contact Adrian Argyle on 01283 701277 or aargyle@argylefrics.co.uk for an application form and copy of the club rules. The quarterly subscription is £12.50.

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Neighbourhood Development Plan for the Parish of Repton

The Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) is well on the way to becoming a proper document. Information has been included from the drop-in events in June when the draft policies proposed by the NDP Working Group were made available for inspection and discussion, and sections required by law are near completion.

There have been setbacks and frustrations along the way as we have tried to develop a document that would both reflect the views of the people who reside or work in the Parish of Repton and also stand up to independent examination. The NDP can only cover certain subjects, in particular those related specifically to parish development, and that will stand up to scrutiny by an independent examiner. We have realised that some of the things that you told us via the questionnaire and drop-in events that you liked, disliked, wanted or did not want, could not be included because they fall outside its remit. However, all the information collected is very valuable and will certainly help in dealing with other situations that we know will arise.

We aim to submit the NDP to South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) in early 2017, so over the next few months we will be having a final push to get the document into a form that is suitable, initially for examination and ultimately a referendum.

There is one major issue

As part of our consultation process we have had meetings with SDDC who are in the process of preparing their Local Plan Part 2. Included within it is a proposal to develop the land to the rear of Burdett Way (off Milton Road). Both the NDP working group and the Parish Council have made representations to SDDC and our District Councillors that development of this land goes completely against the wishes of parishioners, the majority of whom do not want to see any extension of the settlement boundaries (formerly 'the village envelope').

We will continue to resist this proposal, or any application for planning permission on this land that might appear before Local Plan Part 2 is complete and adopted. To do this we will do our best to make the point that the Parish of Repton NDP in a complete format (classed as 'emerging'), is likely to be submitted to SDDC before Part 2 is formally adopted, and therefore the policies included within itcannot simply be ignored, particularly insofar as they apply to the Burdett Way site.

Whatever the outcome in relation to that site, an adopted NDP will ensure in the future that if there should be an application for housing that extends the settlement boundary in either Repton or Milton, the views of parishioners have to be taken into account.

We hope you will agree and support us as we take the final steps towards completion of the Parish of Repton Neighbourhood Development Plan.

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Repton Village & History

Come and enjoy a Quiz and a Concert!

Repton Quiz Evening in Repton village hall is on Saturday 12th November at 7 pm for a prompt start at 7.30. We play in teams of four, but if you haven't got a team, get in touch anyway and we can help. Finger food is provided, but remember to bring your own drinks and glasses. £3 per person. Contact Jan Gillham.

A concert with Soup and Sweet Lunch is another very popular annual event – Friday 27th November at 12 noon in St Wystan's Church. The concert by pupils of Foremarke Hall is always a joy, and will be followed by lunch of homemade soup and pudding. £5. Contact Carol Lloyd.

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Calling all young musicians! ~ Carols on the Crescent

On Friday 23rd December, 6 - 6.30 pm we will once again be carolling on the Crescent. Everyone is welcome and there will be hot drinks and mince pies afterwards. If you play an instrument please contact me for a copy of the music and information about rehearsals. If you would like to sing, you can just turn up on the night – words will be provided. We hope to see you all there.

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Scouts' Highest Award

Four of our Scouts, Danny Robb, Lucy Williamson, Sophie Jacobs and Zara Knowles, have just completed The Chief Scout's Gold Award, the highest award a Scout can achieve, with two others, Felicity Norcross and Barney Williamson, close to completing theirs. All six have been regular attenders since we started the Scout troop four years ago. This is a great achievement – well done!

Some of the younger Scouts have been away camping for a weekend at Kibblestone, near Stone, where activities such as climbing, orienteering, archery and crate stacking will count towards their award. If you would like more information about Scouts, please contact Mike Knowles.

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Sale of Work & Fun Day
Saturday 5th November, 2.15 in the grounds and halls of Repton School

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

This year, we are including some popular external sellers, including Julia Needham Jewellery and Accessories and Phoenix Greetings Cards. So whether it's the ducking stool, the homemade items or the artisan jewellery and crafts that take your fancy, we hope that you will come along enjoy the day.

We need your help!

To raise such large sums of money requires a lot of hard work. Anyone who is willing to be involved on the day should contact Gemma as above.

Gifts and help in making items like cakes or craft work would be very much appreciated. The following stalls rely on your support, and the stallholders would greatly welcome gifts direct to them in Repton or to Pears School on the day.

Please drop any donated items in to Pears School
on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before 11.00am

Market Produce, Bottles, Jars, Baked Goods: We welcome any contributions of items such as home baked goods, home-made preserves, pickles and chutneys, as well as anything in a bottle or jar, savoury, sweet, scented or decorative. Please contact Frances Wimbush.

Raffle: The draw will be held at 4 pm on the day, and we would welcome suitable prizes. We have had some very generous donations, but would be very grateful for wine or bubbly, hampers, nice chocolate, gift sets, vouchers or other items befitting a raffle, no later than Wednesday 2nd November. Please contact Gemma Hill.

Come to the Fireworks Display!

In the evening, starting around 5.30 pm, the School will be hosting a fireworks display, and warmly invites members of the village and local community of Repton to join us. There will be warm and delicious refreshments on offer, and a retiring collection for charity. Look out for posters and flyers in the village.

Where does the money go?

Last year more than £15,000 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. We aim to send a large proportion of funds 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. Suggestions and requests for charitable donations can be made to stall-holders or boarding Houses. Alternatively, please contact me, Gemma Hill, by letter to the School or by e-mail.

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

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Great Expectations   ~   Repton School Play
24th - 26th November, 7.30 pm in the 400 Hall

Repton School's new Director of Drama, Fiona Bardsley, directs a talented and versatile cast, showcasing the abilities of students from all year groups, both on and off stage. With a beautiful set and costumes realised by the Art and Textiles departments, young Pip's extraordinary story of childhood hope and adult regret promises to be a memorable theatrical experience. Tickets are FREE, and can be obtained from 31st October from theatres@repton.org.uk or by phone on 01283 559200.

Do join us in Repton School's magnificent 400 Hall for an inventive and haunting adaptation of Dickens' great novel.

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Sunday Evening Indoor Football

Would you like to join in a weekly Sunday evening football game? We play at 8 pm in Repton School sports hall on the Tanyard. All ages are welcome, we have players from 14 up to 60 so we don't take it very seriously. However, we do need a couple of players or more who will turn up on a reasonably regular basis. Please contact Martin Howson on 01283 703646 if you are interested.

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Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Lane
		Team	Opponents
6th	10.30 am	Repton Lions	Midway
6th	10.30 am	Under 13	TS Sports Titans
6th	2.00 pm	Under 16	Tutbury Tigers
20th	10.30 am	Repton Lions	FC Grange
20th	10.30 am	Under 13	Outwood Hawks
27th	10.30 am	Under 13	Stapenhill Swans
27th	2.00 pm	Under 16	Hilton Harriers Orange

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Amazing entertainment for all the family!

The Barn Dance was a sell-out! It really was a family affair with all ages joining in throughout the evening – it was so good to see such wholehearted enthusiasm and enjoyment! Bonnyrigg's infectious music and Mike Gentles' expertise ensured that no coercion was needed to get everyone up and dancing. With not an electronic gadget in sight, the under 13s proved once again just as good at following instructions as the grown-ups – if not better, and it is appropriate to give the last words to them: 'a good way to meet friends', 'I liked the food!', 'It was really good fun!', 'had a great time with friends and family', 'it's an amazing bit of entertainment for all the family!'

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Another great result!

A very big 'thank you' to all who helped to make my coffee morning such a great success. It raised £1,065 for MacMillan Cancer Relief. And a very special 'thank you' to Mary, Lil, Ross, Rachel, Richard, Gwen, Tony, Lesley, Sheena, Ralph, Janet, Sue and Sam - thank you to you all!

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Annual Yard Sale   ~   A huge 'thank you'

. . . to everyone who contributed in any way to our annual yard sale at the start of September. Although heavy rain stopped play, we were still able to send a cheque for £701.43 to Cancer Research. Many, many thanks.

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Repton W.I.

At the Annual Meeting in October Jan, our President, and Joan, Vice President, stepped down. Both have worked extremely hard and their contribution to Repton W.I. has been greatly appreciated. Following elections to the new Committee, Repton now has two Presidents job-sharing, Ann Davidson and Linda Shortt. Both are experienced and long-serving members.

After the official business, members enjoyed a Fish, Chips n' Fizz supper whilst reflecting on a busy and successful year. Meetings have seen a wide range of subjects including aromatherapy, professional gift wrapping, and cookery demonstrations. Members have enjoyed coffee mornings at local coffee shops, Happy Hour in local pubs, walks in and around Repton and interesting visits, as well as supporting charities and village events.

Our next meeting is at 7 pm on Tuesday 8th November for 'A Night at the Movies' in Repton village hall, when we will be watching 'The Lady in the Van' and eating popcorn and ice cream! Our membership continues to grow and we are always pleased to welcome new faces. If you want to give it a try, do come along as a visitor. For more details of all our events please find us on the Repton W.I. Facebook page.

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Repton Village Society

Paul Newsham has appeared many times in court as a forensic science expert and his talk 'Biometrics – There Will Never be Another You' kept the audience alert and involved during an absorbing hour as he spoke about the uniqueness of the human genome and how this is used in today's society.

Thursday 3rd November, Repton village hall at 7.30 pm – members only

Pat Hall's talk 'Life can be Funny' is a mixture of observations, jokes, anecdotes, funny poems, bits and bobs, and nostalgia, and has been very well received elsewhere. The photographic competition entries will be on display for the audience to judge, and wine and cheese will be available.

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Repton Village History Group

In October, Richard Stone explained how carbon dating and dendrochronology work on the log boat found at Shardlow showed that the River Trent had been a valuable transport route since at least the Bronze Age, over 3,500 years ago. He was confident that the Romans had used the river, although there is no archaeological evidence so far. The Vikings certainly did, initially for plunder and later for settlement. After an act of parliament was passed in the late 1600s to enable navigation, there were boats docking in Burton by 1715, and Willington had warehouses and a pottery transhipment dock. Dirty tricks and the arrival of the canal seriously damaged river traffic, but it continued with gravel barges farther downstream until 2013. Even since then, the river has been used for moving heavy electrical loads that simply could not travel by road.

On Tuesday 15th November, 7.30 pm in Repton village hall, Alan Hiley will present a talk on the history of the Trent Motor Traction Company. Alan and his wife Gill were active members of RVHG in the past, responsible for transcribing a lot of documents for the archive and publication. All are welcome at our meetings – members £2, visitors £3.

For further information on the History Group, contact Andy Austen.

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Mobile Library    Tuesday 15th November
Repton village hall, 10.15-11.30 : The Square, 11.35-1.00

The library has a four-weekly timetable - not monthly. Its next visit should be on 13th December. For the Long Eaton base, contact 01629 531398; for the van, 0780 904 4405.

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Repton Parish Council

Grit Bins: With winter just around the corner, the Parish Council will be organising the refilling of the village grit bins. The Parish Council contributes towards the cost which does, of course, vary depending on the severity of the weather. Bins are located at key points in the village such as The Pastures, where ice and snow could cause difficulties.

Bridleway 42 – Brook End to the River Trent: At its September meeting the Parish Council received reports that this bridleway had become difficult to access due to overgrown vegetation and problems with a gate. Following assistance given by District Councillor Peter Smith and the Footpaths Officer at Derbyshire County Council, we can report that the route will soon be cleared and the gate will be left unlocked to allow free access. We wish to thank District Councillor Smith for his assistance. If you notice any problems with footpaths around the village, please contact us and we will endeavour to help resolve the situation.

Request for Information: Following the request for information about relatives of the late Alfred Thomas Vaughan, formerly of 54 Main Street, Repton, I would like to thank everyone who has contacted the Parish Council Office. I have received many emails and letters, and shall soon be contacting the relatives. Many thanks for your help.

Allotments: The Parish Council has agreed a revised tenancy agreement for allotment holders for 2017. Following a request from an existing plot holder, fruit cages will be permitted next year, subject to certain criteria. Any cage must occupy less than 20% of the plot, be less than 1.83 m in height, be of a temporary nature and the netting should only be in place over the summer harvest period. The support structure material must also be less than 50mm in diameter. The new contracts, containing full details, will be sent out over the winter months, when it is possible that some of the plots may become available. If you are interested in having an allotment, please contact me in the Parish Council office.

Next meeting: Monday 14th November at 7.30 pm in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton. All are welcome.

Parish Council Office, 40 High Street

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Milton & Foremark Village Matters

Milton Village Hall

Our annual Harvest Supper was a social celebration: the hall was full, decorated to reflect the season, and everyone enjoyed a tasty buffet. The children contributed animals made from fruit and vegetables, whilst the adults enjoyed a multiple choice quiz on food and drink and created versions of 'Mr Potato Head' personalities from items provided. The profits will be used to continue the refurbishment and updating of the village hall.

This month we have Milton Bonfire and Fireworks on Saturday 5th November and 'Posh Night' on Friday 18th November, followed by the Christmas Party next month on 3rd December.

To hire Milton village hall, contact Polly Faulkner.

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Milton MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who supported our coffee morning at The Swan in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. We raised £236.50.

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Milton W.I.

At our AGM on 19th October a new committee was formed and Linda Murray was elected as our next President. Cathy McAteer then gave a very interesting and informative talk about the courage and strength of Russian women through the ages. The retiring President, Sue White, gave the vote of thanks, and delicious refreshments were served by Avril Skipper and Sue Goodwin.

At our next meeting on Wednesday 16th November, Liz Wibberley will demonstrate how to make a Christmas decoration and help members to make their own. New members and guests are always welcome.

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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 on the first Thursday of the month at 9.15 am. The next two will be on Thursday 3rd November, and then on 1st December, when Newton Solney Pre-School will be performing their Christmas play. Do join us. All are very welcome.

Open Morning, Thursday 10th November: For details, please contact the school.

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Newton Solney W.I.

At our October meeting, Vice President Joan Buchanan gave a demonstration of flower arranging, showing members how to assemble a table centre. Armed with secateurs, members all had a go and produced some beautiful and artistic work!

Future events planned include an autumn walk around Barton and Dunstall with lunch, and a visit to Wyaston to a Derbyshire W.I. day, 'Derbyshire Delights', combining interests in gardening and cookery. In November there will be the annual Birthday meal and a Christmas shopping trip.

Our thanks go to NS Tuesday Club who are to take over running the whist drives, hopefully with an increase in participants.

At the meeting on Tuesday 8th November, 7.30 pm in the village hall, Margaret Clarke will discuss adoption in a talk entitled 'Are you Averill?' Tea hostesses will be Lesley Oldknow and Joy Holdcroft with Linda Williams providing flowers.

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Newton Solney Tuesday Club

As our speaker, Ella Tongue of the Dogs Trust, had unfortunately been taken ill and was unable to come, we played card bingo at our last meeting, with prizes of cyclamen. Ella's talk has been re-arranged for next spring.

Our most recent trip to McArthur Glen and Ikea was well attended. A two-hour stop at McArthur Glen was followed by two hours at the IKEA retail park.

Tuesday Club will now be running a Whist Drive on the last Tuesday of each month, at 7 pm in Newton village hall. Anyone interested in playing whist will be most welcome; you don't have to belong to the Tuesday Club to come along.

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

A talk by Peter Smith of Findern Garden Centre follows the business meeting.

Tuesday, 15th November: A trip to Woodlands Garden Centre

We leave the Unicorn Inn at 9.30 am and return to Newton by about 3 pm. Cost £10. Besides great Christmas displays, Woodlands has a number of other retail outlets. This is a good opportunity to do some Christmas shopping!

Tuesday 29th November, 7 pm: Whist Drive in Newton Village Hall. All are welcome.

For further information about Tuesday Club or our outings, please contact our Secretary, Jane, on 01283 564520.

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Newton Solney Parish Council

Village Plan: Can Newton Solney be improved? If your answer is 'yes', then the Parish Council would like to invite you and all parishioners to a meeting in the village hall on Friday 11th November. Residents will have the opportunity to discuss the existing plan and propose changes. All are welcome.

The Bonfire and Firework Display will take place on Saturday 5th November by the river. Come on down!

Village Hall break-in: The village hall was hit in an apparent burglary on 9th October. Following an untidy search, the offender(s) made off with a number of items.

Bus Shelter: The Parish Council is still awaiting a quotation.

Planning Decisions: Felling a tree at Bladon House: approved. Pruning two conifer trees at The Mews, Newton Park: approved.

Planning Decisions awaited: One hundred dwellings in Bladon Fields: target date 19th October. Extensions at Highfield House, Repton Road: target date 25th October.

Camping by the river: A Freedom of Information request has been submitted to the council in relation to overnight camping. The council is still awaiting a response from South Derbyshire District Council.

Dog Fouling: Members of the Parish Council are still exploring ways to address this issue. The Council is considering applying for an exclusion order. More to follow.

Next meeting: Friday 11th November at 7.30 pm in the village hall. All are welcome.

Newton Solney Show 2016

This year's Fruit Flower, Vegetable and Craft Show was very successful. Thank you to everyone who exhibited. The judges made the following choices for the annual awards:

A Peach	Garden News Shield	Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables
G Morley	J. Bailey Cup	Flowers
A Peach	Newton Solney Challenge Cup	Fruit & Vegetables
A Peach	T. Vaughan Trophy	Best Vegetable exhibit
A Peach	Ray Massey Memorial Cup	Best Onions
C Wright	Floral Arrangements Shield
B Falder	Jubilee Plate - Produce Section
A Wilshire	Handicraft Trophy
A Wilshire	Vera Robinson Art Trophy
S Elson	Sheila Freeman Photograph Trophy
Grace Noon	Junior Trophy up to and including 6 years
Anna Eastwood	Junior Trophy up to and including 10 years
Chloe Mosedale	Junior Trophy 11 - 16 years
T Clements	Presidents Choice - Awarded for handicraft
G Morley	People's Choice - Awarded for flowers
M Shean	Novice Trophy

Congratulations to everyone.

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Willington

A Day to be Creative, Sunday 27th November, 11 am - 4.30 pm

This month Willington Arts Festival is hosting a day of arts and crafts activities at Willington village hall, inviting you to make something different, do something new or just relax over tea and cakes whilst buying something locally made. Entrance is free, but a small charge may be made for any materials used.

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South Derbyshire

Stamp & Deliver!   Derby & District Scouts deliver your Christmas mail

For 34 years, Stamp & Deliver has been delivering your Christmas mail, and has raised over £1 million for local charities and our Scout and Guide Groups. This year's chosen charities are both local, based in Derby. Umbrella is a charity that supports disabled children, young people and their families, whilst Children First Derby helps to provide supervised contact, support and mentoring services,

Run by Derby & District Scouts, the service will operate between Friday 2nd and Thursday 15th December. Stamps cost only 25p, half the price of the Royal Mail! By law, we can only deliver greetings cards - definitely no cash enclosures.

Details of where to buy stamps and post your cards will be in next month's Parish Magazine. Meanwhile, look out for the yellow leaflet through your letter box. In general the delivery area will include all of Derby, and 85 of its suburbs and surrounding villages, extending to Breaston in the east, Belper to the north, Hatton and Hilton to the west and Ticknall and Melbourne to the south. Cards can't be delivered or forwarded to other areas.

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Environment Matters

Fireworks

. . . have come a long way since our childhood; they are bigger, more dramatic, and much noisier. In the right context they are truly magical. But today's fireworks have a huge footprint, and can be heard over the whole of Repton; they frighten pets and farm animals, upset babies, and intrude on people who are simply not interested. Some years ago, one display provoked angry reactions from all across the village.

So when you buy fireworks and arrange a display, think of the noise, think of your neighbours, and try to keep to the accepted days. It's also worth noting that as we are on the approach path to East Midlands Airport, your fireworks must conform to BS7114, and any larger display must be notified in advance to the CAA.

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You and your Pet

Remember, Remember!

Remember, remember the 5th of November? At this time of year our pets' sensitivity to noise can be such a worry for many owners. Fireworks in particular can continue for many weeks if not months nowadays, bringing a stressful time for lots of animals. Awareness of how your pet may react and allowing them time to adapt is key to helping them cope, and the best thing to do is to start preparing several weeks in advance.

A hiding place in the form of a den really helps dogs and cats to feel safe. In previous years you may have noticed your dog hiding under the bed, or your cat fleeing into a wardrobe – somewhere dark, enclosed and comfortable. You can create a safe den by simply covering your dog's crate with a blanket. Place it in an area where you can try to mask the sound, such as the living room or the kitchen where the tv can be turned up or the radio left on.

Additional help for your pets comes in the form of pheromone diffusers such as Adaptil or Feliway, or capsules containing natural milk proteins such as Zylkene that will help keep your pets calm. Unfortunately some pets that are very sensitive to sound require medicating in order to cope with the firework season.

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Neighbourhood Watch

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

Preparing for Winter

Many plants are becoming dormant now but there are still tasks to be done. November is a good time to plant out bare-rooted plants as the soil is still warm but the air is cold, which encourages root growth rather than shoots. Bare-rooted trees are much cheaper than the pot-grown alternatives and have a lot more root growth. The woodlands that grace the sides of the motorways started as bare-rooted plants as did most of the National Forest. Hedging is the most commonly available bare-rooted shrub but some ornamental and fruit trees are available and, of course, roses. Look on the internet for places like Buckingham Nurseries. November is also a good time to transplant: hardwood cuttings from last year will be ready and should have plenty of roots.

Any remaining spring bedding displays must be planted at the beginning of November so they can establish themselves before the winter. If you are interplanting the spring bedding with bulbs, these too should go in now – tulips can be planted last of all.

Plants in the greenhouse still need occasional watering. The greenhouse air is likely to be damp and cold, a combination favourable to various unpleasant fungal infections, so ventilation is still necessary, but it must be balanced against draughts and sudden frosts. Clean the glass and clear leaves from the roof to maximise light.

I have a number of dahlia tubers that I leave in the ground year after year. If your ground is well drained there is a good chance that they will survive. Alternatively, after they have been blackened by frost, cut them down to about 15 cm, label each plant clearly and carefully dig them up. Use a spade set back from the roots so as not to damage them. Shake off all the loose soil, turn the tubers upside-down and stand them in trays in a frost-free area to dry out. This allows any water to run out of the stems so that it doesn't rot the tubers. When the stem is completely dry, gently clean away the soil and snip off any remaining fibrous roots. You can then dust the tubers with sulphur powder or another insecticide-fungicide mixture to protect against storage rots. The tubers should now be stored in a dry and frost-free place until the spring. If you are in doubt about the temperature, they can be stored in boxes of dry compost or bark, or under a layer of straw. Inspect them occasionally during the winter to check on their condition. (This is why I leave them in the ground!)

Fuchsias have performed very well this year. I put tender ones in the cold greenhouse over the winter but most of mine are hardy and stay outside. They are generally trouble-free plants that are easy to find and cheap to buy; we should all grow more – they get better every year.

Rake up leaves from lawns and paths; leaving them elsewhere is generally beneficial to the soil. They can be made into leaf mould which is lovely, but it does take two years.

By the end of November the lawn should hardly need to be cut at all. The mower should be set to at least 4 cm so that the grass is just topped. Moss can be a problem; we apply ferrous sulphate which blackens it. It is very difficult to kill moss completely, but it has become quite fashionable, so you can always call it a moss garden!