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The Parish Magazine Repton, Foremark, Milton, Ingleby, Newton Solney
September 2018

Living Water 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 Yard Sale at 5 Monsom Lane: Saturday 1st September Coffee Morning and Bake Sale, Saturday 8th September Shell (for children aged 7+) Harvest Festival and Harvest Lunch, Sunday 23rd September Thank you from The Leprosy Mission Births, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and Burial of Ashes Births Amélie Lloyd-Thompson Baptisms Blaise Lennon Tommy Chambers Austen Bobby Frank Chambers Teddy Leonid River Chambers April Josephine van Dijk Isla Jane Dutton Marriages Christopher Manning and Harriet Wheeler Ross Smith and Tyne-Megan Preston Richard Adam Brine and Catherine Elizabeth Atkins Joseph Samuel John Young and Emily Jane Garner Marriages in September Anthony Cox and Katy Jones Robin Collard and Clare McCartney of Ashby Julie Fox and Andrew David Garside Funerals and Burial of Ashes Phyllis Melen Susan Hyde The Memorial Book Repton Benefice Introducing Rev’d Andrew Baguley Housegroups St Wystan's News Sunday Club for 4 - 11 year olds St Wystan's History A leading impressionist in Repton churchyard Local Diary Event Details Garage Sale, Saturday 1st September Repton Village Show, Saturday 1st September Newton Solney Show, Saturday 1st September Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 5th September Repton School Concert: Voces8, Wednesday 12th September Willington Gravel Pits Archaeology, Tuesday 18th September Book Swap, Wednesday 19th September Milton Lunch Club, Thursday 20th September St Mary's Harvest Lunch, Sunday 23rd September Messy Church, Sunday 23rd September Macmillan Coffee Morning, Friday 28th September Macmillan Coffee Morning, Saturday 29th September The Great War Remembered 100 years ago, the Vicar wrote . . . Repton Village Hall A timeline at last! Repton Village and History Repton Casuals Soccer School Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Lane Repton Scouts Assistant wanted for Repton Beavers Coding Club Repton Baby and Toddler Scottish Dancing Coffee & Cake for the over 70s Planning for Repton Village Party 2019 Help commemorate the end of the Great War Repton Village History Group Repton Village Society Defibrillators Repton Primary School PTA Repton Village Market Stall Repton WI Mobile Library, Tuesday 18th September MusSoc: If you can sing, come and join us! Open the Book and Messy Church Repton to hold its first Literary Festival Repton Parish Council Milton, Foremark & St Saviour's Church Milton WI Self-defence class for disabled people Milton Village Hall Newton Solney & St Mary's Church St Mary's Harvest Festival Services Newton Solney Tuesday Club Target Shooting Newton Solney WI Health Matters Vaccines at Willington Surgery Research Matters South Derbyshire Arts for all in Willington, Sunday 30th September Heritage Open Days, 6th - 9th & 13th - 16th September You and your Pet Kennel Cough, not just in kennels Fleas can kill kittens Neighbourhood Watch Student Rental Fraud Modern Slavery Have you been cold-called with a threat of arrest? Gardening Notes After the Drought

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Living Water

As I write this in early August we have been experiencing a long period of drought. Our gardens and fields are parched and brown. Some shrubs look decidedly sick and are losing their leaves; they will probably not survive the winter. In Australia the state of New South Wales is suffering from a drought described as the worst in living memory.

Prolonged periods of drought are all too familiar to people who live in Africa and the Middle East. In the Bible, stories of drought are found particularly in the Old Testament. We read in Genesis 14 how Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream, predicting seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. And when the people of Israel had escaped from Egypt, living in the desert for forty years, water was a constant concern to keep both them and their flocks of sheep and goats alive. Knowing the oases and wells was vital to their survival.

One of my abiding memories is from when I was working in Malawi. There had been no rain for two years. If the rains failed again they would not be able to plant and there would be no harvest – a disaster for the country, particularly the poorest people, as grain would need to be imported and prices would be very high. And then, as I was teaching a class, there was the sound of thunder and it started to rain heavily. The class rose as one, went outside and stood in the rain. They had such joy on their faces. Some even started to dance. A moment of relief and rejoicing.

John's Gospel, chapter four, describes how Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well. She had come for water, yet she had other needs too. She had come at mid-day, which was unusual as normally people would have come in the morning when it was cooler. It indicated that she was an outcast, not liked by the people of the village. In a somewhat strange conversation that ensues, Jesus offers her 'living water' which will satisfy her thirst so that she will never be thirsty again. She likes the idea of not having to come to the well again but has missed the point: Jesus is offering her something which will satisfy her inner thirst for love and acceptance, two things that we all need.

As we look at the effects of the drought around us, let us also remember that there are those amongst whom we live who are wilting and dying inside because of a lack of acceptance and love. They too long for company and someone to talk to. Could we be a spring of 'living water' for them?

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 at St Saviour's
Ann Redfern, 01332 862350

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The United Reformed Church

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Yard Sale at 5 Monsom Lane: Saturday 1st September

We still need donations of items to sell, large or small! Please ring 701581 to arrange collection. All proceeds are for URC funds. Everyone welcome!

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Coffee Morning and 'Bake Sale', Saturday 8th September

Come and join us for coffee, catch up with the news of the summer, treat yourself to delicious home-made cakes and relax with friends! Come and join us!

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SHELL Group, Mondays 10th, 17th and 24th September

SHELL, for young people aged 7 and over, meets on Mondays from 6.30 to 7.30 pm.

In Seeking may I find Your way,
In Helping may I know Your strength,
In Enjoying may I learn to share,
In Loving may I spread Your love,
In Living may I grow like You!

New members are always welcome!

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Harvest Festival and Harvest Lunch, Sunday 23rd September

At this year's Harvest Festival we invite you to donate gifts of money to support the Christian Aid Harvest Appeal 'Together we're Powerful' (for which, thanks to funding from the European Union, every £1 we give will be worth £5!) and to bring tins and dried packaged foods which will be donated to the Hope Centre in Derby, which distributes food to families who are struggling to feed their children.

The service is for all the family and will be followed by a Harvest Lunch. Please ring 701581 if you would like to join us for lunch.

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Thank you from The Leprosy Mission

At The Leprosy Mission service in July, £570.10 was given to support the work of the Leprosy Mission in Niger, where only 8% of girls go to secondary school.

"As the daughter of a leprosy-affected man, Saoude (like her family) was called 'dirty'. Because of leprosy in the family, neither her mother nor her grandmother had been able to go to school. But because of your donation, Saoude will be able to fulfil her dream of becoming a nurse! And not only that, your donation will also give her access to clean water and sanitation."

As Christ's body in the world, we can help transform
the lives of people living in poverty!

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Births

Amélie Lloyd-Thompson, daughter of Sarah Lloyd (previously of Askew Grove, Repton) and Mark Thompson, was born on Thursday 9th August.

Baptisms

Blaise Lennon Tommy Chambers, Austen Bobby Frank Chambers, and Teddy Leonid River Chambers, sons of Keri and Robert Chambers of Winshill, Burton on Trent, were baptised on Sunday 12th August at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney.

April Josephine van Dijk, daughter of Abbey and Sebastian van Dijk of Newton Solney, was baptised on Sunday 12th August at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney.

Isla Jane Dutton, daughter of Laura and Philip Dutton of Newton Solney, was baptised on Sunday 12th August at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney.

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Marriages

Christopher Manning and Harriet Wheeler, both of Newton Solney, were married at St Mary's Church on Saturday 21st July.

Ross Smith and Tyne-Megan Preston of Burton were married at St Mary's Church, Newton Solney, on Saturday 28th July.

Richard Adam Brine and Catherine Elizabeth Atkins of 21 Oak Road, Sleaford, were married at St Saviour's Church, Foremark, on Saturday 4th August.

Joseph Samuel John Young and Emily Jane Garner of 20 Malin Close, Stretton, Burton upon Trent were married at St Saviour's Church, Foremark, on Friday 10th August.

Marriages in September

Saturday 1st	St Saviour's Church at 2 pm	Anthony Cox and Katy Jones of Australia
Saturday 8th	St Mary's Church at 1 pm	Robin Collard and Clare McCartney of Ashby
Saturday 29th	St Wystan's Church at 1 pm	Julie Fox of Repton and Andrew David Garside of Cheadle, Stockport

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Funerals and Burial of Ashes

Phyllis Melen (née Archer) of Kings Newton, died on Sunday 17th June aged 83. A funeral Service at St Saviour's Church on 3rd July was followed by cremation at Bretby Crematorium. Her ashes will be interred at Foremark with her late husband, John Melen. Phyllis, who worked at Foremarke School, was married at St Saviour's.

The ashes of Susan Hyde of High Street, Repton, who died on 23rd January, were interred in St Wystan's churchyard on Saturday 11th August.

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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

Introducing Rev'd Andrew Baguley

Last month we welcomed Andrew, a final year curate, who, during the vicar's absence, is to spend up to six months here, supporting the life of the church.

A lifelong Christian, Andrew grew up just outside Glasgow, immersed in Christian groups and helping to lead children's holiday clubs and youth camps. Having graduated in maths from Glasgow University, he taught English in Lithuania to business students and phonetics to trainee English teachers before returning to Scotland to train as a teacher of maths and computer science. For five years he taught at a school in Middlesex, resigning as Director of ICT to work as an analyst programmer for Tearfund.

While there, he married his wife, Carolyn, shortly after she completed her vet training at Cambridge. During a three year spell in New Zealand, Andrew undertook distance learning with London School of Theology, and on returning to the UK, taught part-time in Derby whilst he completed his theology course and explored the possibility of ordination. Training at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, included a one-year Certificate in Theology for Ministry and an MA, while attached to Trinity College Chapel. Since then, he has been serving his curacy in Belper, which, following a six-month placement in Pear Tree in Derby, has now been officially signed off.

Andrew will continue to live in Belper where his wife and two-year-old daughter attend church, but looks forward to getting to know lots of people here. If you would like to invite him round for a cuppa, his contact details are revandrew@baguley.net or 07421 053654. Don't feel you have to provide cake!

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Housegroups

Intercessory Prayer for Healing meets at 3 Richmond Court at 7.30 pm on Monday 3rd September. If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, please contact Wendy Longden on 703259.

Woodend Cottage Bible Study Group: After a break in August we meet again on 6th and 20th September at 7.30 pm to continue our studies in Luke's Gospel.

The Pastures Bible Study Group: We resume after the summer on 6th September, meeting fortnightly on Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9 pm to look at passages from the Gospels on the theme of 'Meeting Jesus'. Further dates are 20th September and 4th October. New members are welcome. Please contact Julia Stentoft on 704436 or Ruth Attwood, 702804.

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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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St Wystan's History

A leading impressionist in Repton churchyard

Wynford Dewhurst (1864 - 1941) was a leading impressionist painter and notable art theorist. He spent considerable time in France and his work was profoundly influenced by Claude Monet. "Nothing could be more delightful on a cold, dreary day than Mr Wynford Dewhurst's landscapes imbued with sunlight", wrote the Daily Express in 1910. Yet just over a hundred years later, the Mancunian artist is all but unknown.

Wynford Dewhurst was not his real name. He changed it by deed poll at the start of his final year studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he had gone after abandoning a career in law. When some of his drawings were published, he adopted his mother's maiden name by deed poll, and Wynford Dewhurst was doubtless more romantic than Thomas William Smith, the identity on his birth certificate. However, he had no time for dreamers who spent more time trying to look arty than actually producing art: "The wearing of one's summer wardrobe in winter is no proof of talent, and a man can be a veritable genius on dry feet and three good meals a day."

In Germany in 1895 he married fellow student Antonia von Bulow, a German aristocrat. They based themselves in London, where in 1904 he published 'Impressionist Painting: its genesis and development', the first important study of the French painters to be published in English. He argued that the English landscape tradition, especially the work of Constable and Turner, was at the root of modern French painting, and that "the French artists simply developed a style which was British in its conception."

Throughout his life Dewhurst exhibited frequently in England – including at the Royal Academy where he also lectured – and abroad. He became a wealthy man but lost most of his money when Russian railway shares crashed during the revolution. Thereafter his painting effectively ceased and he died in obscurity.

His eldest daughter, Ottilie, had married Captain Alan Plumpton Wilson, a Repton schoolmaster. On his medal card, the captain's address is shown as The Grange, Repton, but later he was living at The Mitre. It appears that in the summer of 1941, Wyndham and his wife were staying with their daughter, perhaps visiting but more likely because he was in poor health.

Dewhurst's death was registered in Burton, but he is buried in St Wystan's Churchyard, just inside the extension to the north of the vicarage garden. A small headstone reads simply: "In Loving Memory of Wynford Dewhurst of London. Died July 9th 1941 aged 77 years."

Garage Sale Saturday 1st September from 9 am at 2* and 5° Monsom Lane Proceeds to the Repton Royal British Legion* and the URC°

Repton Village Show Saturday 1st September in Repton Village Hall Staging entries 10 to 11.45 am : Show open to the public from 2.30 Prize-giving 3.15 : Auction and raffle 3.30 Schedules & entry forms at the Post Office or the Show on the day

Newton Solney Open Fruit, Flower, Vegetable and Craft Show Saturday 1st September in Newton Solney Village Hall Everyone is most welcome to exhibit Exhibits to be brought between 9 and 11.45 am Show open to the public from 3 pm Prize-giving at 5 pm, followed by the auction and prize draw Details, schedules and entry forms from Chris Freestone, 01283 701147

Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 5th September 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 Voces8 Wednesday 12th September at 7.45 in the Robert Beldam Hall Voces8 will present a programme that celebrates the joy and beauty of voices in harmony. With music from the Renaissance to jazz and pop, this concert combines ethereal and angelic voices with the group's renowned stage presence. This concert will also feature Repton School's Chamber Choir. Tickets for this concert are £13.50 and £10.50 (concessions). Season tickets £55. For further information or tickets contact Sue Parker, 56 Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6GR or Repton Music Department, 01283 559227.

Willington Gravel Pits Archaeology St Wystan's Church, Tuesday 18th September at 7 pm       Price: £3 The talk by Trent and Peak Archaeology will be introduced by Bill Newton of CEMEX and include some of the items found during the excavations Organised by Repton and Willington History Groups and open to everyone

Book Swap Wednesday 19th September, 11 am - noon in St Wystan's Church and every 3rd Wednesday in the month Coffee and biscuits £1, and a chance to borrow books and jigsaws Chat and loans are free! Also at the first Wednesday 'Soup, Cheese and Chat'

Milton Lunch Club Thursday 20th September, 12.30 pm in Milton Village Hall.   £5. Salmon fish cakes + Apple crumble and custard Contact Lynn, 704540, Sue, 701978, or Polly, 703436 Everyone welcome wherever you live! If you need transport, let us know

St Mary's Church Newton Solney, invites you to join us for Harvest Lunch Sunday 23rd September at 1.30 pm in Newton Solney Village Hall Raffle      Good Food      Good Company Please bring your own drinks - glasses provided! Tickets from Hazel Ward (701244) 21 Blacksmith's Lane Adults £10         Children under 12 £5

Messy Church Activities, celebration and food for all the family St Wystan's Church, Sunday 23rd September, 4 to 5.30 pm To find out more, email Messy Church or call Ruth Attwood. Everyone is welcome!   Come along and join in the fun!

Macmillan Coffee Morning Friday 28th September at 11am Willington Surgery

Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support Saturday 29th September, 10 am – noon 9 The Crescent, Repton Stalls include Bric-a-Brac, Raffle, Tombola & Books Donations, prizes and anything for the stalls would be greatly appreciated. Phone Sue on 701619, or leave them in the front porch at the above address.

The Great War Remembered

100 years ago, the Vicar wrote . . .

August 1918

The news from the battlefield in France is, as I write, most re-assuring*. One of the most terrific onslaughts of the enemy has not only been checked, but by a magnificent counter-attack, our splendid allies have placed the whole of the German Crown Prince's army in distinct peril. May it be that, on the spot where 1,000 years ago the Hun Attila met with disastrous defeat, the modern Huns may receive the same dire chastisement.

We have no new casualties to record this month, but I greatly regret that Tom Wood, who has been missing since last September, is now officially reported killed. He was a nice, bright lad, most popular with all who knew him.

The Wardens and myself are very anxious that in the ensuing winter we may have our Evening Services again. It will be no great difficulty or expense to illuminate the nave with restricted light, but there will be the difficulty of the gas supply, which, like coal, is to be severely rationed.

Those who can this autumn find time to tidy up the graves of their relatives and of others in the vicinity will confer a benefit on the Church. There is a great deal of grass which can only be removed by clippers, and which at least causes half of the untidy appearance of the churchyard.

September 1918

This last month has brought more cheering news than we have had for a long while. Our army, copying the splendid example of the French and Americans, has driven the enemy back over a considerable front*. Our late successes do seem to have put a definite end to German hopes of capturing Paris, and although outwardly there seems yet a weary way to go before final victory, nevertheless our magnificent army has given us a wonderfully encouraging promise of better things.

But, again, much is demanded of us – nothing, of course, to be compared to what our soldiers and sailors give. This time it is special economy in fuel, not only in coal, but gas and all kinds of lighting. A vast reduction can be made if we all exercise the strictest economy and supervision.

[In August the Elementary School children were entertained by the Headmaster and Mrs. Fisher.]
They all enjoyed themselves exceedingly, and there was particular zest in their pleasure, since for the past three years they have foregone their treat to give the cost to the Red Cross.
* Following the defeat of the German spring offensive, the Battle of Amiens, which started on 8th August 1918, proved to be the most decisive battle of the Western Front. It was the first to incorporate an all-armed co-ordinated attack, bringing together artillery, tanks, infantry and aircraft.

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Repton Village Hall

A timeline at last!

The village hall site has now been studied and core samples drilled down to nearly 3 metres, where a layer of gravel and sand is found throughout the midlands. The strength of the soil is lower than expected so we are waiting for advice from the structural engineer as to how best to support the structure. The worst case might be that we may have to opt for a steel framed building. It is also likely that water storage tanks will have to be placed under the car park to slow the flow of water at times of flood risk. We have to follow the experts' advice on such issues, and there is an allowance in the budget for unforeseen costs.

The hall will close on 30th November

. . . and we will find a way to mark the occasion. Demolition is anticipated in December and a start on construction could be in the New Year with the hope of reopening in early August 2019. This is all subject to a contract being in place and the selected firm being available to start, of course, but it is felt to be a reasonable estimate. Users of the hall need to have more certainty than we have been able to offer so far.

Although data from 2005 show that there is no asbestos in the building, we have to have another survey as part of the demolition procedure.

Work continues on pulling together the legal framework for handling the funds and the final strands of a complicated financial package. Some small grants are also in our sights so that we can equip the hall within the final budget. The hall and parish council representatives meet regularly to review progress. Their support is greatly appreciated as there are many strands to this project.

Meanwhile, Repton Village History Group is trawling through our extensive archive, cataloguing and photographing fascinating old material. They will be able to advise us on what we might usefully send to the county archives. There is a wealth of material that has been kept since 1937. It will be a great relief to get it sorted appropriately.

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Repton Village & History

Repton Casuals Soccer School

. . . for reception and school years 1 and 2 restarts at Broomhills Lane playing field on Saturday 8th September, from 10 to 11.30 am. This year we have joined forces with Burton Albion Community Trust, who will supply a couple of coaches to assist in running the sessions. Please come along early on the first session for registration. If you require any additional information, contact Matt German, 07468 607739, or Dave Jacobs, 01283 7013361 or 07866 717119.

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Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Lane
		Team	Opponents
9th	10.30 am	Under 14 White	Willington
16th	10.30 am	Repton Royals	Waterloo Athletic
16th	10.30 am	Under 13 Blue	Abbots Bromley
23rd	10.30 am	Under 13 Orange	Mickleover Country Park
30th	10.30 am	Under 14 White	Anglesey Swifts

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Repton Scouts

Scouts is for boys and girls aged 10 to 14. If you would like to know more, please contact me. If you are interested in joining, let me know and I will add you to the waiting list.

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Assistant wanted for Repton Beavers
6 - 7 pm, Monday nights in term time

Beavers is the youngest section of Scouting, and if you could help just twice a month, that would be fantastic. No qualifications are needed, just someone who will enjoy helping our wonderful youngsters with various activities. For more information and for all general enquiries about Repton Scout Group please contact Group Scout Leader, Rebecca Auterson.

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Coding Club

Are you interested in computers and want to learn more about programming? I am hoping to get a coding club started this term for people in years 9 - 11. If you would like to be involved please email me, Rebecca Auterson.

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Repton Baby and Toddler

Starting again after the summer on 5th September, we will be meeting every Wednesday at Repton village hall, from 9.45 to 11.45 am. Everyone welcome from 0 to school age. Just turn up. Find us on Facebook or contact Natalie Matthews.

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Scottish Dancing

After a break for the summer, Scottish Dancing resumes in September, and we would be delighted if you could join us.

We are a small, friendly group who enjoy unravelling some of the well known Scottish reels. All you need is a pair of soft soled shoes (not trainers) and a sense of humour.

The first session of the new season is on Monday 24th September from 7.15 to 9 pm in Repton village hall, and then on the last Monday of each month through to March. We charge just £3 a session to cover the cost of the hall. Do come and join us – it's good fun! Contact Frances Wimbush.

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Coffee & Cake for the over 70s

Starting on Tuesday 4th September, a weekly coffee morning will run every Tuesday throughout the year from 11 to 12.30 at the Community Room in Fisher Close, Repton. It will give over 70s (or those fast approaching 70) living in and around Repton the opportunity to meet others, catch up and relax over coffee and freshly baked cakes.

Run on a voluntary basis, we hope to attract people from all walks of life to create a happy, vibrant and welcoming environment that will become a weekly fixture in your diary. Those coming for the first time on their own will be made particularly welcome, so please encourage older friends or neighbours to come and give it a try! A voluntary contribution of 50p per person would be welcome but not compulsory. If transport is needed, lifts will be available wherever possible. For further details please contact Victoria Dunn.

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Repton Village Party 2019, Saturday 4th May 2019
Planning meeting, Monday 8th October, 7.30 pm at The Red Lion

May might seem a long way off, but planning for the next Village Party starts in September.

The Village Party is a real, old-fashioned village occasion, an afternoon of traditional entertainment and activity and involves everyone, all ages and all interests.

As always, we are looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Everyone has something to offer, and if you are interested and would like to be involved, we would be delighted to hear from you. Volunteering is really enjoyable and rewarding – a great way to meet people and find out what happens in our village.

For more information, contact Frances Wimbush or Lynne Skeith, or just come and join us at the Red Lion on Monday 8th October.

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Help us commemorate the end of the Great War
29th October - 9th November at Repton & District Royal British Legion Club

To mark the end of the Great War 100 years ago, an exhibition in the Legion Club will display war memorabilia including medals, newspapers, posters, photographs and books, some on loan from residents of Repton and the surrounding area.

If you have any items that could be of interest, and are happy to loan them for the exhibition, please contact me on 702540 or 07704 585 653, or bring or send them to the Legion Club.

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Repton Village History Group

Everyone is welcome to join us at our meeting on Tuesday 18th September in St Wystan's Church at 7 pm, when Bill Newton of CEMEX, the firm currently excavating Willington gravel pits, will introduce a talk by archaeologists from Trent and Peak Archaeology on the archaeology found there. Cost £3. For further information contact Andy Austen, rvhg@reptonvillage.org.uk or 01283 702448.

Meanwhile the tannery in Repton has become the subject of our research. We know there was a tanner here, Henry the Tanner, in 1275, just after the completion of the medieval Priory Church, which stood where Pears School stands now. We don't know for sure that his tannery was in what is now called the Tanyard, at the bottom of Tanner's Lane, but it's a good assumption.

Tanning in Repton would probably have originated before that and even before the arrival of the Normans, because leather was really the plastic of its time, though environmentally less of a problem! Much more work is needed.

We have also been given access to the village hall records and an interesting tale waits to be told. So far we have listed the older material and will copy some of it for the village archive. It was interesting to find plans for a replacement village hall to be built on the site of the old one after that burned down*. It was also interesting to find that the planning for Askew Grove originally included a Catholic Church across the brook from the new village hall.

Do join us on the 18th September. For more information contact Andy Austen.

* The village hall, originally built as a roller skating rink, was opposite St Wystan's School. It burned down in 1962, and subsequently a library and town houses were built on the site.

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Repton Village Society

As usual there was no meeting in August, but we have several interesting talks for you in the next few months.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 6th September at 7.30 pm in Repton village hall. David McDowell, a bee farmer, will talk on 'Bees and Bee Farming', describing the changes in bee keeping over the years, as well as the effect of changes in the countryside and its effect on the taste and yield of honey.

Our meeting on Thursday 1st November will be rather special, featuring a talk and tasting on 'Chocolate' from a professional chocolatier, Barry Colenso. It should be particularly enjoyable. As is normal for our November meeting, there will also be wine and nibbles after the talk. Tickets can be reserved from any committee member, £5 for RVS members and £6 for visitors.

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Defibrillators

In cases of cardiac arrest, prompt action and access to early defibrillation saves lives. Following the installation of a defibrillator in Milton earlier this year, there are now three locally available for public use.

In Repton, one is on the outside wall of Repton School Medical Centre, 9 The High Street (immediately to the south of the Spar Shop), the other on an outside wall of Repton School Sports Centre, on the north-facing wall of the Old Gym. In Milton it is on the side wall of the Swan Inn.

What to do

In an emergency, ring 999, and provide the location of the defibrillator cabinet. You will then be told the code number you need to gain access. There are also written instructions with each machine, and verbal instructions are also provided once the machine is switched on.

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Repton Primary School PTA

After a well warmed rest over the summer, attention is now turning to the start of school in September and planning for the year ahead. We are particularly looking forward to meeting the new parents of Reception children and also those from Newton Solney joining Year 3.

An invitation to new parents

On Tuesday 4th September, the first day of term, we are inviting all new parents to come and have a cup of tea and a chat at the start of the school day, meet the PTA and discover all the exciting things we have planned for the children and local community.

We would like to take this chance to thank you all once again for your support for our fabulous school. Do join us again in September for more fun and frolics.

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Repton Village Market Stall
for Repton Sale of Work & Fun Day, Saturday 3rd November

This very popular stall at the Sale of Work and Fun Day relies on donations of home-made produce such as cakes and bakery, jams, jellies, chutneys and marmalade.

With the preserves in mind, we would be delighted to receive any contributions you are able to offer! So, if you have been over enthusiastic in dealing with an abundance of fruit or vegetables over the summer and are able to spare a pot or two for the stall, please let me know – I would love to hear from you!

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Repton WI

In August we were lucky with the weather for our Summer Garden Party, hosted by Jan and David Roberts. There were lots of cakes with tea and chat for the WI members who came along. It was a lovely, relaxed event after the busy months of the centenary celebrations, and an opportunity to spend time in Jan and David's beautiful garden.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 11th September at 7.15 pm when Paul Newsham, a retired forensic scientist, will take us on a 'Tour of the Streets of London – with a Difference!'

Also in September we have:

Tuesday 18th	Happy hour, and planning meeting for the 2019 programme, 7 pm at The Red Lion
Tuesday 25th	A sausage and pie making workshop at the Greedy Pig Butchers, 7 pm (limited availability)

There will also be a coffee morning and Craft & Chatter events. See our Facebook page for more details. We aim to organise entertaining meetings and activities to suit the wide range of interests of our members and visitors. Why not come along and try it for yourself? We'd love to see you!

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Mobile Library Tuesday 18th September
Repton village hall, 10.15-11.30 : The Square, 11.35-1.00

Note the date carefully: the library has had a fortnight's break during the summer. There is something for everyone including fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children, large print books, books on tape and books on CD as well as a selection of local studies books and information.

There is a lift for wheelchair users and people with mobility problems, but if you are genuinely housebound and have no one to visit the library for you, there is also a home library service. If you think you might qualify, ring Kirsty on 01629 539 140 to arrange an assessment of your needs.

The library is now back to its usual four-weekly timetable so in October it will be here on the 16th. For the Long Eaton base, contact 01629 531398; for the van, 0780 904 4405.

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MusSoc: If you can sing, come and join us!

MusSoc is open to everyone. Why don't you give it a go? This term, under the Directorship of Oliver Walker, Repton School's Director of Music, we will be rehearsing Beethoven's Mass in C for a performance in Pears School on Sunday 2nd December.

Rehearsals start on 6th September
Thursdays, 7.30 - 8.30, in the Music School, Repton School

The choir is made up of village residents, staff, pupils, parents and friends. There are no auditions, but the ability to read music and sing would be an advantage! We are a friendly group and always welcome and encourage new members. Come along and find out for yourselves. For further information contact Rosie Carpenter, Choir Coordinator. Everyone is welcome.

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'Open the Book' and Messy Church

If you have a child starting at Repton Primary or St Wystan's School this term, you may soon hear them singing the theme song of 'Open the Book'. This is part of a national project to enable children to hear, enjoy and understand the relevance of the Bible today. Each Tuesday morning a small team from St Wystan's church takes an assembly for children in KS1 and presents a Bible story with the help of simple props, costumes and mime, puppets or pictures. The children often help with the drama or join in with an action song. Most of the stories are based on those in 'The Lion Storyteller Bible' retold by Bob Hartman and available from bookshops. This year we will be hearing stories from the New Testament section of the Bible, finding out about the life of Jesus. Do ask your children to tell you more or contact me for further information.

Why not join us at Messy Church? Everyone is welcome!

Families come together once a month at St Wystan's Church to enjoy meeting one another, sharing in a variety of fun and creative activities, celebrating God together with Bible story, music and prayer, followed by eating tea together. Our Messy Church at Repton is part of an international network of thousands of Messy Churches; you can find out more about it at messychurch.org.uk.

So if you are interested in exploring more about the Bible and the Christian faith together with your family, we'd love to invite you to join us. Everyone is welcome, children of all ages with parents or grandparents, whether you have been to church before or not.

Messy Church takes place at St Wystan's Church on the fourth Sunday of most months – 23rd September, 28th October, 25th November – from 4 to 5.30 pm. Check the Parish Magazine or notices at the school gate for details. To find out more, do contact me – or just turn up!

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Repton to hold its first Literary Festival

With stories and engaging speakers to inspire a new generation of writers, Repton is to rediscover and celebrate its literary roots in a three day programme of literature and events from 26th - 28th October 2018. As this is during the half-term break, talks and events will take place in locations not usually open to the public.

The many distinguished writers who have passed through Repton include Roald Dahl, Jeremy Clarkson and Christopher Isherwood, as well as the legendary publisher, Victor Gollancz, who published George Orwell and Daphne du Maurier, and the village retains its fascination for archaeologists, historians and the media. The most recent visitor was Megan Fox who was here in July to film for her latest television series 'Mysteries and Myths with Megan Fox'.

The festival is being set up by Nick Brown, who led Derby City Council for a number of years, and Chris Ward-Brown, ex General Manager of Derby Assembly Rooms, who aim "to establish a new tradition for this village with such a deep and rich history."

To view the full programme of events and book tickets, see reptonliteraryfestival.co.uk.

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Repton Parish Council

Monsom Lane Burial Ground (correction): Last month I wrote incorrectly that dogs were not allowed within the burial ground. Our current rules and regulations state that 'Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and any dog waste cleared up'. We would kindly ask local residents to abide by these rules, and apologise for any upset.

St Ann's Well: The Parish Council has applied to South Derbyshire District Council for St Ann's Well to be listed as an asset of Community Value. The well is situated close to Footpath 34 (Tanners Lane to Newton Solney), and the structure, which is frequently mentioned in the history of Repton, dates back to medieval times. The Parish Council feels the well is of cultural interest to the heritage of the village of Repton and should be preserved for future generations.

Allotments: We currently have a very small waiting list for any allotment plots that may become vacant. Plots are often returned during the winter months or at renewal time in January. Should you wish to be considered for an allotment plot and live in Repton or Milton, please contact me (see below) and I can add your name to the list.

Willington Picnic Area Car Park: The car park is currently free of charge and has been so for more than 40 years. However, the Parish Council has been advised that Derbyshire County Council want to turn it into 'pay and display'. Willington Parish Council fears that massive extra congestion could ensue on the roads through Willington as cars park on the narrow streets to and from the A38 and A50 to avoid parking charges. To try to stop this happening it has organised a petition which can be signed at The Rising Sun Public House, The Green Man Public House (both at The Green, Willington), or at Willington Post Office, Castle Way, Willington. Please support it.

Free Large Water Bottles: By courtesy of Repton School we have several empty 15 litre plastic water cooler bottles. If you cut off the base they make ideal plastic cloches for plants, especially those in pots. They are free to collect. If you would like one, please contact me (see below) on Monday or Wednesdays afternoons.

New Light for the Springfield Road Footpath: The Parish Council is to apply for a Community Grant for the provision of a light at the beginning of Footpath 27, which runs from Springfield Road. Local residents are using this path more frequently and it can be extremely dark at night time. If you wish to comment on this proposal please contact the Parish Council office (see below).

Andrew William Allsop (Deceased): The Parish Council has been attempting to contact relatives of Andrew William Allsop who died in 1990 and is buried in Monsom Lane Burial Ground. If you are a relative or know of any relatives, please could you ask them to contact this office.

Next meeting: Monday 10th September in The Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton, at 7.30 pm. Please note that this autumn's meeting in Milton will be in October. All are welcome.

Susan Reilly, Clerk to the Council
Parish Council Office, 40 High Street,  t: 01283 701309

Parish Council Office, 40 High Street

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Milton, Foremark & St Saviour's Church

Milton WI

For our annual August social outing, nine members visited the cathedral and King Richard III visitor centre in Leicester. The car park grave has been preserved for all to see and the tomb and stained glass in the cathedral is beautiful.

On Wednesday 19th September, to celebrate our 40th anniversary, the next members' meeting will be held at Tutbury Castle, where we will have a meal and be entertained by Nell Gwynne. There are still a few places available if you would like to join us. For details, please contact Sue White on 01283 701978.

Self-defence class for disabled people Tuesdays, 7 to 8 pm in Milton Village Hall Anybody, any disability Fun Free, no hidden charges Contact Duncan Hogg on 07973 663601.

Milton Village Hall

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Newton Solney & St Mary's Church

St Mary's Harvest Festival Services

All are welcome to join us in St Mary's Church for our special services to celebrate the harvest. We look forward to seeing you.

On Friday 28th September there are services for the Pre-School children at 11.30 am and Newton Solney Infant School at 2 pm. On Sunday 30th September the Harvest Festival Service in St Mary's Church is at 10 am.

Harvest gifts of tinned goods, packet foods, fruit, vegetables and toiletries would be much appreciated and will be divided between The Padley Centre and Derby City Mission.

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Newton Solney Tuesday Club

In July Sue Ellis gave a most interesting talk on the history of Newton Solney. Other than our own members, there were several friends and local residents who came along to hear her talk, which was warmly received.

Our July trip had to be changed as we did not have sufficient numbers to make the projected trip on the Whaley Bridge Canal viable. Instead we went to Bridgemere Garden Centre. This was quite well attended and enjoyed by all who went.

You will note that as from next month we have put our prices for the trips up to £12. This is due to the increase in the price of fuel and therefore the cost of hiring coaches.

Tuesday 4th September at 2.30 pm

A business meeting followed by a talk by Kath Reynolds on 'Food Glorious Food'.

Tuesday 18th September: A trip to Bakewell

We leave the Unicorn Inn at 9.30 am and return to Newton by about 3 pm. Cost £12.

Tuesday 25th September at 7 pm: Whist Drive in Newton Solney village hall.

For information about Tuesday Club or any of the above activities, please contact our Secretary, Jane, on 01283 564520.

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Target Shooting

Newton Solney Rifle Club is looking for new members, experienced or not, to shoot .22 rifles indoors at the village hall. Equipment and tuition provided. For more details phone Ray Hill on 01283 716003.

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Newton Solney WI

We have been quite busy in July and August. Our July garden visit was to the home of Pauline and Robert Little in Repton. The day was extremely sunny and hot, but in their extremely long garden we were able to sit in the shade whilst we heard about the history of the garden and its open visits. We were guided through the flower beds, greenhouses and cool arbours, and given much advice on our own planting schemes. Even with this year's heat, the garden was still lush and green. Finally, we received refreshments and wonderful cakes.

Our Summer Social in the village hall was most enjoyable, and we were able to make good use of the new chairs, recently purchased from funds raised by our WI.

On Tuesday 11th September Wendy Coley will speak on 'Medical Dogs'. In our hectic world, we seem to depend more and more on our canine friends. Visitors are very welcome to join us. Our meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Newton Solney village hall on the second Tuesday of the month.

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Newton Solney Parish Council

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Health Matters

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines at Willington Surgery

If you are aged 65 or over, a carer, pregnant, or suffer from a chronic disease such as diabetes, chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease, asthma (if you have received medication within the last 12 months), are immunosuppressed and / or are morbidly obese with a BMI 40+, it is recommended that you have an annual influenza injection.

Saturday clinics are available to book for 22nd September, 6th October and 3rd November

Pneumococcal Vaccine

Patients age 65 and over are entitled to a pneumococcal vaccine which could be administered at the same time as the flu vaccine. It can prevent some cases of pneumonia. If you would like to receive a pneumococcal vaccine please ask when booking your influenza appointment.

NHS Shingles Programme 2018/2019

This year we are able to vaccinate anyone who at the time of vaccination is aged between 70 and 75 and between 78 and 79. Patients aged 80 are no longer eligible for the vaccine due to the reducing efficacy of the vaccine as age increases.

Please book appointments with reception, 01283 703318.

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Research Matters

If you are healthy, aged between 18 and 30 or over 65, we need your help!

Do you want to help research into maintaining muscle health? Are you interested in finding out how muscles grow and work?

Researchers at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for healthy male and female volunteers aged between 18 and 30 or over 65. They are exploring exercise and / or nutritional interventions to preserve muscle health with age. The research does not involve drug therapy, but may involve taking blood and / or muscle samples. An inconvenience allowance is available.

For more information, please contact Amanda Gates on 01332 724687.

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South Derbyshire

Arts for all
Sunday 30th September, 10.30 – 4.30, at Willington Village Hall

Willington Arts Festival presents Mercia Marina Arts Competition entries, an exhibition of the A5 Small Spaces artwork (for sale on the day), sculpture, community art, children's activities, 'in2017' photographic display, with live music from Hot House Youth Band (buskers) and Ukulele Band, together with competitions and refreshments. For details, see willingtonartsfestival.co.uk.

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Heritage Open Days
6th - 9th & 13th - 16th September

Heritage Open Days are an annual celebration of England's architecture and culture that allow visitors free access to historical landmarks which are either not usually open to the public or would normally charge an entrance fee, as well as some that are always free to visitors and always open to the public. There are tours, events and activities related to architecture and culture.

The local programme has not yet been published, but events to catch the eye in previous years have been a guided walk round Shardlow Heritage Centre and a tour of Claymills Victorian Pumping Station. Local churches included St Mary's Bridge Chapel in Derby, and St Modwen's and St Paul's in Burton, and Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall and The Museum of Childhood have put on special events and exhibitions.

Search online for Heritage Open Days. Be careful though as there is also lots of out of date information from previous years.

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You and your Pet

Kennel Cough, not just in kennels

Kennel cough, also known as infectious tracheobronchitis, is a canine respiratory infection caused by a variety of bacterial and viral bugs. The name is misleading although the sickness can spread rapidly in situations with lots of dogs such as boarding kennels.

Kennel cough may go away on its own if your dog's immune system is able to fight it off, but many dogs need prescription medication to help them recover. It is important to note that your standard yearly booster does not protect against kennel cough. There is, however, a vaccine that most dogs tolerate and offers protection against the most common strains, though not all. The vaccine is given nasally (up the nose), but on occasions the vet also receives a dose!

Kennel cough is airborne and highly infectious. It can be spread just by close proximity to infected dogs – out in the park, doggy day care, training classes, dog walking – or sharing items such as toys or bowls.

The main sign is a forceful hacking cough which may sound like retching or trying to clear something from the throat. It is best to get your dog checked out by your vet promptly as not only can it spread the infection further, but the longer the condition persists, the higher the chance of more serious complications, such as pneumonia.

There are also other, more serious causes of coughing, so any coughing dog should be checked over.

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Cats Protection Derby Branch: Fleas can kill kittens

It's been a very hard few weeks for volunteers in Derby who have had to deal with very sad cases where tiny kittens have died because of untreated flea infestations.

Please do not underestimate the danger. Kittens with fleas can quickly become dehydrated and anaemic. If untreated, it can be fatal. Kittens especially are at risk due to their small size and weight. If your kitten has fleas, get advice from your vet. Over the counter products are not fully effective. Products intended for dogs should not be used on cats as they can be extremely toxic.

For further advice on fleas and other parasites, search at cats.org.uk.

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Neighbourhood Watch

Student Rental Fraud

In the four years from April 2014 to March 2018, victims reported losing over £22m to rental fraud, an average of £1,396 per victim. As well as those looking for holiday accommodation, fraudsters commonly target college and university students ahead of the new year, taking advantage of the huge demand and students' anxiety to have somewhere to live. Prospective tenants are tricked into paying an upfront fee to rent a property which does not exist, has already been rented out, or has been rented to multiple victims at the same time.

Contact is often made online. The adverts seem genuine and are often accompanied by photos and contact information. In some cases, the victim will view the property in person, but in most cases payment is made without prior viewing.

Four tips to protect yourself

• Do not pay any money until you or a reliable contact have visited the property with an agent or the landlord.
• Be cautious about how you send money. The safest way to pay is by credit card in person at the letting agent's office.
• Don't be pressured into transferring large sums on the spot.
• Check the approved housing list with your student union or accommodation office. Look for accreditation membership such as National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).

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Modern Slavery

Bishop Alastair, who retired at the end of August, worked extensively to raise awareness of modern slavery, a crime that is on the rise in Britain in a way we have not seen since the days of William Wilberforce. In 2017, 5,145 victims were found, a big increase on the previous year, but it still does not come close to the tens of thousands that the National Crime Agency believes are hidden here.

In one case that came to court last autumn, 11 members of a Lincolnshire family were jailed after preying on the vulnerable, forcing them to work for little or no pay and live in squalid conditions for up to 26 years. The victims, aged between 18 and 63, had been picked up from all over the country and specifically targeted because they were on the homeless, had learning difficulties, or were completely dependent on alcohol or drugs.

The types of exploitation are wide ranging. A most gruesome form is organ harvesting, where victims are trafficked in order to sell their body parts and organs for transplant such as ovaries, kidneys, liver and eyes.

Many modern slaves work in gangs on the land, but you may encounter them in places such as car washes and nail bars. Due to the victim's reluctance or inability to seek help, however, you may not realise it. Some of the signs to look out for include physical abuse, particularly signs of injury and malnourishment, avoiding eye contact, distrust of authority, having no friends, being escorted everywhere and acting as if under control, not being possession of their passport.

To report suspicions anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website: search online.

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Have you been cold-called with a threat of arrest?

It may be relatively easy for most of us to distinguish cold-calling fraudsters, including those who claim to represent UK or foreign law enforcement, but it is much harder for visitors and overseas students, who are often accused of forged documentation or involvement in crimes such as money laundering, fraud or immigration offences.

After demanding further personal details from victims such as names, current addresses and copies of personal documentation, fraudsters suggest that a warrant exists which will result in the victim's deportation and imprisonment unless he sends a payment in order to cancel the arrest or pay a fine. Once the money is transferred, all contact between the victim and the fraudster is severed.

Police will never ask you to withdraw or transfer money in order to cancel an arrest.

If you have made a payment to someone claiming to represent the police or a government department and you think you might be a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud online, actionfraud.police.uk, at any time of the day or night

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

Rain at last!

At last we have had some rain and the temperatures have cooled down a bit, but what a summer we have had! And just like people, some of the plants have loved it and some have wilted, quite literally. I suggest there are two things for us to think about: what we do now with plants that have suffered, and what we have learnt for the future.

There have certainly been winners. The asters have looked really healthy and shown no sign of stress, the hostas have been largely slug free and, provided they have had some protection from midday sun, have coped and flowered really well; similarly the hemerocallis (day lilies) and peonies. Our apple and pear trees are cropping well but there has been an increase in coddling moth which causes damage to the fruit and allows the brown rot fungus in. Make sure you pick up rotten apples and put them in the brown bin straight away; don't leave rotten fruit on the trees or on the ground. The roses have been magnificent although the second flush seems to be lighter than normal and the flowers have quickly faded in the heat. The same applies to clematis. All the plants I have mentioned either have deep roots or fleshy stems.

The berries this year are the best that I remember. From rose hips and blackberries to mountain ash they are clean, brightly coloured and prolific. I think that berries are an underrated aspect of autumn colour – we should grow more. I am particularly fond of a euonymus planipes in my front garden which has reddish pink pouches for weeks in the autumn. Thankfully they don't seed around, unlike leycesteria, which is also lovely with teardrop like red or black berries, but the birds spread them far and wide.

It is interesting to note how plants respond to watering. Some such as hydrangeas recover really well from a good drenching but others, particularly evergreens, do not.

So what is the best way to deal with the aftermath of the drought? For herbaceous plants that are mainly brown, cut them down hard. I have noticed that plants that have been divided recently have done better than old overcrowded plants (note to self: do more division this autumn!) I am surprised how perennial sunflowers, heleniums and veronicastrum have really struggled despite – or maybe because of – being well established. Check for new flower buds in side shoots before you wield the secateurs; it may be worth leaving some stems.

If conifers and evergreen shrubs have gone brown they are almost certainly dead – dig them out. It is a bit different with deciduous shrubs so don't be too hasty: look for new buds on the stems; if you can't see any, try a cambium test by scratching a young shoot with your thumbnail or secateurs to look for green under the bark. Rather than cutting off a branch, try snapping off the dead twiggy bits at the end of the branch and working your way back towards the trunk until the branch bends. I am afraid there will be many skeleton silver birches across the country next spring and many dead young trees in supermarket carparks.

This year has been quite exceptional weather-wise, and I do believe that global warming is affecting our garden plants, so just as a varied diet is good for the health, I will continue to grow a wide range of plants, trying to find suitable positions that reflect the plants' needs. Who knows, it may rain all next summer and my newly planted lavender hedge may drown!