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It can't always be a Happy Christmas
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 United Reformed Church Services at the United Reformed Church Advent Service: Sunday 1st December Shell Group, Mondays 2nd and 9th December Christingle Service: Sunday 22nd December Candlelight Carol Service: Sunday 22nd December Christmas Day Family Service 12 Days of Christmas: Sunday 29th December Personal Announcements & Obituaries Baptisms Joseph Thompson Poppie Esmae Preston-Smith Funerals and Burial of Ashes Rosemary Mumford David Michael Ford Ursula Massey Charles Massey Mildred Rose Wilson Margaret Rosa Liebeschuetz The Memorial Book Repton Benefice Remembering Loved Ones Intercessory Prayer for Healing St Wystan's News Sunday Club for 4 - 11 year olds Village Events Coffee & Cake, Every Tuesday Soup, Cheese and Chat! Wednesday 4th December Milton Christmas Party, Friday 6th December Repton Christmas Tree Festival, 7th / 8th December Newton Solney School Christmas Fair, Saturday 7th December A Festive Concert by Beatus, Saturday 7th December Christmas Charity Concert, Monday 9th December Repton Primary PTA Christmas Fayre, Friday 13th December Rainbows Carol Concert, Friday 13th December Milton Lunch Club Christmas Lunch, Saturday 14th December Christingle at Messy Church, Sunday 15th December Youth Alpha at St Wystan's Church, Sunday 15th December Repton School Concert: Wednesday January 15th Handel's Messiah, Sunday 19th January Repton Village and History Switching on the Christmas Tree Lights, Monday 2nd December Repton Christmas Tree Festival Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Repton Primary School Repton Baby and Toddler: Autumn Fun Repton Scouts Repton Cubs Repton Beavers Repton Village History Group Repton Village Society Village Market Stall September Garage Sale, Final Update Do you own a small grey cat? Carol Concert in aid of Rainbows Hospice Mobile Library, Tuesday 17th December The Maple Tree Community Café Repton WI Repton Parish Council contact details Milton, Foremark & St Saviour's Church Milton WI Self-defence class for disabled people Milton News Newton Solney & St Mary's Church Newton Solney C of E School Newton Solney Tuesday Club Newton Solney Parish Council South Derbyshire South Derbyshire District Council Surgery You and your Pet My pet's been poisoned, what should I do? Cats looking for homes Neighbourhood Watch SDDC Area Forum Contacting the police |
It can't always be a Happy Christmas
Where has the time gone? It is not long since we were complaining that shops had Christmas goodies on display before harvest was over, let alone Hallowe'en and Remembrance Sunday, and now Christmas is on top of us. We all have many things occupying our minds in the coming weeks as we look forward to sharing with family and friends over the Christmas period. This is what I wrote last year at Christmas when I was off work with depression myself.Be Happy but please remember . . .
Be happy you that have company this Christmastime
Make the most of every moment, enjoy, rejoice, and make merry.
Be happy you that are surrounded by loved ones this Christmastime,
Hold hands, join hearts, laugh, play together and be as one.
Be happy that you have a strong faith this Christmastime
Know the peace of the Christ Child and count your many blessings.
But please, be mindful of those who are not so blest:
Those who have no card, no tinsel, no tree, no gifts;
Those who see others with so much, but themselves have so little;
Those who, while others feast, have hunger as their companion;
Those whose front door will not open to joyous greetings and comings together;
Those who are alone;
Those whose family do not remember them;
Those who in the midst of a crowd are lonely;
Those for whom the constant good cheer of the radio or TV is a weight dragging them down into the deep;
Those who have lost loved ones for whom this season seems so much the worse than any other;
Those who are caught in a web of circumstance they cannot break free from:
Those who are in pain - of illness, of loss, of the nearness of death;
Those children preyed on by relatives; partners battered and bruised by the one they love;
Those who are made fun of, belittled, ignored, abused, attacked, hated;
Those for whom each second is a minute, each minute an hour and each hour an eternity;
Those for whom today is no different to yesterday, who know tomorrow will be no different from today;
Those who feel they have nothing but emptiness, loneliness and pointlessness;
Those who long for just a glimmer of light in the midst of darkness.
Be mindful of them – for they are many
And there but for the grace of God walk you.
Be happy you that are surrounded by loved ones this Christmastime,
Hold hands, join hearts, laugh, play together and be as one.
Be happy that you have a strong faith this Christmastime
Know the peace of the Christ Child and count your many blessings.
But please, be mindful of those who are not so blest:
Those who have no card, no tinsel, no tree, no gifts;
Those who see others with so much, but themselves have so little;
Those who, while others feast, have hunger as their companion;
Those whose front door will not open to joyous greetings and comings together;
Those who are alone;
Those whose family do not remember them;
Those who in the midst of a crowd are lonely;
Those for whom the constant good cheer of the radio or TV is a weight dragging them down into the deep;
Those who have lost loved ones for whom this season seems so much the worse than any other;
Those who are caught in a web of circumstance they cannot break free from:
Those who are in pain - of illness, of loss, of the nearness of death;
Those children preyed on by relatives; partners battered and bruised by the one they love;
Those who are made fun of, belittled, ignored, abused, attacked, hated;
Those for whom each second is a minute, each minute an hour and each hour an eternity;
Those for whom today is no different to yesterday, who know tomorrow will be no different from today;
Those who feel they have nothing but emptiness, loneliness and pointlessness;
Those who long for just a glimmer of light in the midst of darkness.
Be mindful of them – for they are many
And there but for the grace of God walk you.
I know several people in our communities who open their homes to others over the Christmas period and hope that my words will encourage others to do the same.
I hope you have a really peace filled and blessed Christmas and New Year, and if you want to weave into your Christmas celebrations a reminder of the real 'Reason for the Season', then details of all our local church services are in the card accompanying this magazine. You are most welcome to come to any or to all!
Rev'd Martin Flowerdew
Services at Foremark, Newton Solney
and Repton Churches
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St Wystan's, Repton |
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| Wednesdays 4th, 11th and 18th | 10 am | Holy Communion |
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| Sunday 1st, Advent Sunday | 8 am | Holy Communion |
| 9.45 am | Worship Together | |
| 11 am | Matins | |
| 6.30 pm | Advent of Light Service | |
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| Sunday 8th, 2nd Sunday of Advent | 9.45 am | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 pm | Evensong | |
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| Sunday 15th, 3rd Sunday of Advent | 8 am | Holy Communion |
| 9.45 am | Parish Communion | |
| 4 pm | Messy Christingle | |
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| Sunday 22nd, 4th Sunday of Advent | 9.45 am | Parish Communion |
| 6.30 pm | Carol Service | |
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| December 24th, Christmas Eve | 4 pm | Crib Service |
| 11.30 pm | Midnight mass | |
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| December 25th, Christmas Day | 8 am | Holy Communion |
| 10.30 am | Carol Service | |
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| Sunday 29th, 1st after Christmas | 9.45 am | Benefice Communion |
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| December 31st, New Year's Eve | 11.30 pm | Watchnight Service |
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St Saviour's, Foremark |
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| Sunday 8th, 2nd Sunday of Advent | 4 pm | Carol Service with School |
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| December 25th, Christmas Day | 9 am | Carols and Communion |
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St Mary's, Newton Solney |
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| Sunday 1st, Advent Sunday | 10 am | Parish Communion |
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| Sunday 8th, 2nd Sunday of Advent | 10 am | Christingle & Baptism |
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| Sunday 15th, 3rd Sunday of Advent | 10 am | Parish Communion |
| 4 pm | Carols by Candlelight | |
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| Sunday 22nd, 4th Sunday of Advent | 10 am | Matins |
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| December 24th, Christmas Eve | 11.30 pm | Midnight Mass |
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| December 25th, Christmas Day | 10.30 am | Christmas Communion |
The United Reformed Church
1st December 11 am Morning Worship led by Rev Graham Maskery 7 pm Joint Advent Service at Carlton Road URC 8th December 11 am Morning Worship led by Rev Cliff Winfield 15th December 11 am Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Rev Graham Maskery 22nd December 11 am Christingle Service 6.30 pm Candlelight Carol Service 25th December 10.30am Christmas Day Family Service 29th December 11 am 'The 12 Days of Christmas'
Advent Service: Sunday 1st December at 7 pm
Everyone is invited to the South Derbyshire Association of United Reformed Churches Advent service, which this year will be held at Carlton Road United Reformed Church, Derby.SHELL Group, Mondays 2nd and 9th December, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
SHELL group is for young people aged 7 and over and meets on Monday evenings from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. for fun, games, and a Christian message. Activities this month include a Christmas Quiz and Christmas Party Night.New members are always welcome. Please ring Jane on 702611 for further details.
Christingle Service: Sunday 22nd December at 11 am
A service for all the family where everyone makes their own Christingle to take home. Come and join in the fun!Candlelight Carol Service: Sunday 22nd December, 6.30 pm
Join us to sing your favourite carols in the candles' glow, and listen once more to the story of Jesus' birth, followed by coffee and mince pies.Christmas Day Family Service at 10.30 am
Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus at a short service for all the family. Remember to bring a present to show to everyone!12 Days of Christmas: Sunday 29th December at 11 am
A special service for all the family celebrating the 12 days of Christmas. Everyone welcome.Personal Announcements & Obituaries
If you would like to announce the birth, baptism, marriage or death of a relative or close friend, or if you feel that the wider community would be interested in reading an obituary, please contact the editor, Sue Goodwin.Baptisms
Joseph Thompson, son of Christopher and Alison Thompson, is to be baptised at St Mary's, Newton Solney on Sunday 8th December at 10.00am.Poppie Esmae Preston-Smith, daughter of Ross and Tyne-Megan Preston Smith of Stapenhill, was baptised on 13th October at St Mary's Newton Solney.
Funerals and Burial of Ashes
Rosemary Mumford of Milton passed away at home on Monday November 4th. Her funeral was held on Tuesday 19th November at Ticknall Methodist Chapel.The ashes of David Michael Ford who died on 31st August 2018 were interred at St Wystan's churchyard on Tuesday October 1st.
The ashes of Ursula Massey who died on 21st March 2018 and Charles Massey who died on 18th May 2018 were interred at St Wystan's churchyard on Wednesday 9th October.
The ashes of Mildred Rose Wilson who died on 25th February 2019 were interred at St Mary's churchyard on Saturday October 19th.
The ashes of Margaret Rosa Liebeschuetz who died on July 12th 2019 were interred at St Wystan's churchyard on Sunday October 20th.
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 Wendy Longden.
Repton Benefice
Remembering Loved Ones
On Sunday November 3rd we held our annual benefice service, this year at St Mary's in Newton Solney, for people to remember loved ones. Nearly 70 people gathered together and we shared a service drawn largely from one in use in Dunblane Cathedral. Not only did we light candles to remember our loved ones, but also used autumn leaves to give thanks for the part they had played in our lives. The leaves were used to form the shape of a Cross, a reminder to us of our Christian belief in the new life we share after our death, and that although our loved ones have left us, it is but for a while before we will be reunited with them. The names of over 120 loved ones were read out loud during this ever popular service.Martin
Intercessory Prayer for Healing
. . . next meets at Woodend Cottage on Monday 2nd December at 7.30 pm. If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, please get in touch with Wendy Longden on 703259.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.
Coffee & freshly baked Cakefor the over 70s – or those nearly there!Every Tuesday, 11 to 12.30 at the Community Room, Fisher Close, Repton Voluntary 50p. Meet others, catch up and relax! Contact Victoria Dunn |
Soup, Cheese and Chat!Wednesday 4th December 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! |
Milton Annual Christmas PartyFriday 6th December, 7 for 7.30 pmin Milton Village Hall A Festive Supper with local entertainment! Good food and friendly company on a winter night Vegetarian option by advance request. Please bring your own tipple Tickets £12, children £6 from Sue, 01283 701978, or Polly, 01283 703436 |
Repton Village Christmas Tree Festivalin St Wystan's ChurchSaturday 7th December, 11 am to 5 pm Sunday December 8th, 1 to 5 pm with over 40 trees decorated by societies and businesses in the village Craft and Produce stall, Carols and Bell Ringing, Refreshments available Entry £2 per person, children free Raising funds for items for Repton Village Hall & St Wystan's Church |
Newton Solney School Christmas FairSaturday 7th December – 2pm to 4pmDo come and join us |
A Festive Concert by BeatusDirected by James FouldsSaturday 7th December at 7.30 at St Wystan's Church Tickets £10 including festive refreshments from Jan Roberts or Virginia Davis |
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Repton Community Choir & St Wystan's School Staff & Parent Choir Christmas Charity Concertin aid of Rainbows HospiceMonday 9th December at 7:30 pm in Pears School Tickets £8 available from choir members, on the door, or email theprofessionalvoice@hotmail.co.uk (Children under 16 years free when accompanied by an adult) |
Repton Primary School PTA
Christmas FayreFriday 13th December 5.30 to 7.30pmRepton Primary School Festive nibbles, Santa's grotto, stalls, games and much more. |
Rainbows Carol ConcertFriday 13th December, 7.30 to 9.30pm at St Wystan's ChurchEnjoy a night of carols performed by popular adult and school choirs. The Derbyshire Rock Choir will bring a contemporary feel to the concert and Weston on Trent Primary School will fill the church with their voices. Indulge in mince pies and mulled wine in the interval. Tickets £6 from rainbows.co.uk/reptonchristmas or call 01509 638000 in support of Rainbows Hospice for children and young people |
Milton Lunch Club Christmas LunchChange Of DateThe Christmas lunch has been re-arranged as the village hall will be used as a Polling Station on the scheduled day. The new date is Saturday 14th December. A festive lunch will be served, presents for everyone, and for entertainment a special little show performed by the team. Contact Lynn, 704540, Sue, 701978, or Polly, 703436 |
Christingle at Messy ChurchCome and make your own Christingle,share in a short service and stay for tea St Wystan's Church, Sunday 15th December 4.00 to 5.30 pm For all the family. Everyone welcome A collection will be taken for the work of The Children's Society. If you would like a collecting 'flame' to fill and bring on the day please pick one up from the back of the church. Children at Repton Primary School can collect one from school. To find out more, email Messy Church or call Ruth Attwood. Everyone is welcome! Come along and try it! |
Youth Alpha at St Wystan's ChurchSunday 15th December, 5.30 to 7.30 pm, then December 24thAre you a young person in year 7 to year 13? Would you like to get together with other young people for a meal, video and chat? Are you interested in exploring faith and big questions in a fun interesting, no pressure evening? Then why not come along? For more information or to tell us you're coming, email St Wystan's Youth Alpha or call Ruth Attwood |
Repton School Concerts Society
Rob Burton (Saxophone) & Konya Kanneh-Mason (Piano)and featuring Repton School Jazz BandWednesday January 15th at 7.30pm in the Beldam Hall, Repton Music School Saxophonist Rob Burton won the Woodwind Category Final of BBC Young Musician in 2018 at the age of 18. He now performs widely in the UK and further afield whilst pursuing his studies in Classical Saxophone at the Royal Academy of Music. Along with pianist Konya Kanneh-Mason he will perform music for Saxophone and Piano in an eclectic mix of styles from Classical to Tango and Jazz Fusion. Tickets £15 and £12 (concessions). Box Office open 9 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday during school term time 01283 559227 or email music@repton.org.uk Tickets are always available on the door which opens at 7 pm on the day of the concert |
Repton School Music Society
Handel's Messiahdirected by Oliver Walker & accompanied by the Harvey EnsembleSunday 19th January, Pears School at 7.30 pm Tickets £15, (under 18's free) from The Lodge, Repton School, or Rosie Carpenter, 01283 702370 |
Repton Village & History
Switching on Repton's Community Christmas Tree Lights
Monday 2nd December at 6.30 pm
(A joint venture by Repton WI, Repton Parish Council & Repton School)
Repton Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December, St Wystan's Church
The church will be full of trees decorated by societies and businesses in the village creating a great atmosphere. Refreshments will be available including home-made cake – stalls with jam & marmalade; cakes; Christmas decorations; toys; handmade bags and jewellery for sale. Also an opportunity to win a Christmas Hamper. On Saturday 7th there is a Festive Concert by Beatus at 7.30pm with mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets cost £10, please see advert on page 5 for more details.
There will be Carols and bell ringing over the weekend – do come and join us. We are aiming to raise funds for items for the new Repton Village Hall and for St Wystan's Church.
| Repton Casuals Fixtures at Broomhills Lane | |||
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| 1st Dec | 10.30 am | Under 15 | Marlborough Rovers U15 Black |
| 1st Dec | 10.30 am | Under 14 Blue | Stretton Eagles U14 |
| 8th Dec | 10.30 am | Under 14 Orange | Stapenhill Swans U 14 |
Repton Primary School
The children enjoyed pumpkin carving fun to celebrate Halloween, with the pumpkins being lit at night for full effect and prizes given out for the most creative!A big thank you to everyone who donated to our Bags 2 school clothes collection, as soon as the final amount raised is known it will be circulated.
Our festive Christmas fayre will be held on Friday 13th December, 5.30 - 7.30pm at Repton Primary School. There will be lots of festive fun including a contactless bar, festive nibbles, Santa's grotto, stalls, games and much more. We'd love for you to come and join us as we celebrate this wonderful time of the year.
Repton Baby and Toddler: Autumn Fun
Little ones had great fun at our Halloween Party, they decorated biscuits, explored spooky worms and danced all morning.A professional photographer visited in November and prints will be available for Christmas.
Meet Santa at our Christmas party, December 11th. There will be children's entertainment, gifts, and party food. We meet every Wednesday at Repton Village Hall, everyone welcome from 0 to school age, 10:15 - 12pm, find us on Facebook or contact us by email.
Repton Scouts
It's been a busy month for the Scouts who have been working on their Faith Activity badge and visited St Wystan's church where Vicar Martin Flowerdew gave them an informative and entertaining tour of the church and its history. Whilst there five new Scouts were invested in the Crypt which added a sense of occasion to the ceremony.On another night the Scouts were visited by the Staunton Harold Sailability Trust who gave the Scouts a presentation explaining their work taking disabled people sailing, and hopefully the Scouts will get involved with their good work next year.
During one weekend the Scouts took part in a forestry day at woodlands in Bretby, part of the National Forest Reforestation Programme. The Scouts undertook conservation work in the woodlands, built some shelters using natural materials, hunted for animal tracks to identify wildlife in the area and laid some trails for each other to follow. Everyone had a great time and the Scouts will be returning in the future to do some more work and see the changes in the woodlands during different seasons.
If you would like to know more about Scouts, you're interested in joining as a helper, or would like your child to join please contact Peter Tubby.
Repton Cubs
The first meeting of the half term was a games night but it also saw a number of Cubs rewarded for their hard work over the past half term with their Communicator and Teamwork badges. Before the half term break, we enjoyed a session climbing at Clip and Climb in Derby. All the children had a fantastic time and were able to push themselves to climb higher or faster than they had done before.We were excited to be able to award the Silver Chief Scout award to Tom during the last meeting of the half term. This the highest award in Cub Scouting and shows that he has gained all his Challenge Awards and six Activity Badges. No mean feat. Well done Tom and good luck in Scouts!
Cubs meet on a Wednesday evening in the Den between 6.00 and 7.30. We have a very few spaces for children aged 8-10 so if you are interested please contact Jez Brooks for further information.
Repton Beavers
At 1st Repton Beavers we welcome girls and boys aged between 6 and 8. This half term we are preparing for Remembrance Sunday by learning about why we commemorate the occasion and we have been practicing marching for the Parade. Some of our older Beavers are moving up to Cubs next term, so we have been busy completing their Challenge Awards and Chief Scout Bronze Awards.We have some fun activities ahead, leading up to Christmas, with an Italian night when we will learn the Beavers Promise in Italian and be making delicious pizzas, we'll be learning some first aid and making decorations for the Village Christmas Tree Festival.
We are currently full to capacity, but if your child is interested in joining us please get in touch with one of the leaders below to put their name on the waiting list. We meet at The Den, Mitre Drive, Repton on Mondays from 6.15 to 7.15 pm. Leaders are: Liz Massey-Beeston 07866 929912, Caroline Ruff 07736 929376. Email us.
Repton Village History Group
We were pleased to be able to have a bookstall and display at this year's Literary Festival where we also launched our latest publication – a trail around St Wystan's churchyard. It provides a couple of hours of exploration of a number of interesting features as well as intriguing monuments and graves of interesting people. We have included 20 items with brief commentaries and thumbnail sketches and a map to help you locate them.We also contributed a talk on Repton's early days – from the Stone Age through to the Tudors which was part of a strong historical theme this year. There were excellent tours around the older parts of the school and Dr Cat Jarman was back to explain what her research had found about Viking Repton and the mass grave. She commented that Viking gaming pieces found here are made of lead, but back in their homeland, they are made of stone or clay or glass. This led her to wonder if part of the interest the Vikings had in the early Repton monastery was in the lead mines they owned and operated in Derbyshire.
Anyone interested in joining the group or wanting more information should contact John Kidd on 01283 701991 or Andy Austen.
Repton Village Society
Our next meeting is on the 2th January, 7.30 pm in Repton Village Hall Meeting Room.We do not have a meeting in December so our next meeting is in the New Year. In fact this should be a lovely evening to relax after all the hassle. Angela Sargent will be talking on 'The Farming Year'. Angela is a local farmer and will be looking at the cycle of seasons on the farm. Given the current 'discussions' on the environment this should be a fascinating evening.
At our November meeting 'The Golden Days of Variety' gave us a real treat as our speaker entertained us with song, monologues, jokes, memories and magical tricks. This was not a revue of past glories but a real live revue with hilarious audience participation. It is a long time since I have heard an audience laugh and enjoy an evening so much. To cap it all we had our wine and cheese (and chat) in the café which provided a really good place to catch up on news and gossip. My thanks to all who helped us have such a good finale to our 2019 season.
Peter Rainey
Village Market Stall
Thank you to everyone for your donations to the Village Market Stall at the Sale of Work. It is not always possible to identify everyone who leaves contributions in the collecting box, so if I haven't thanked you personally please accept this message of appreciation! This stall is the major representative of the Village at the Sale of Work and it couldn't happen without your support. The final total has not yet been announced but our stall always makes a significant contribution to the funds raised for local, National and International charities.Frances Wimbush
September Garage Sale, Final Update
A cheque for £1,500 has been sent to the National Brain Appeal for the Ipi-Glio Immunotheraphy Fund which conducts research into brain cancer. Thank you once again to everyone who contributed in any way. There are a few items remaining and once sold all proceeds will go to a charity.Sue Banks
Do you own a small grey cat?
A small grey cat with green eyes, 4 white paws, and white under the chin and on the tummy, has been frequenting a house in the Springfield Road area of Repton. Thought to be female, and in good health, the occupants are keen to trace the owner or determine if it is a stray. Please phone 704132 if you have any information.Carol Concert in St Wystan's Church, In aid of Rainbows Hospice
Friday 13th December 7.30 to 9.30pm
The Derbyshire Rock Choir are taking part for the first time this year, and will be bringing along a more contemporary feel to the concert, by singing popular songs Hallelujah, First Noel/Silent Night, Happy Xmas (War is Over) and Symphony. Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 20,000, members enjoying it across the UK. Each member is welcomed into the Rock Choir family and their journey with us allows music, friendship and a new found confidence to impact their everyday lives.
The Weston on Trent Church of England Primary School will be bringing along their large children's choir to fill the church with their voices. Warming Mulled wine and delicious mince pies will be available during the interval for a small additional charge, and you will have the opportunity to join in singing Christmas Carols including Once in Royal David's City, and Oh Come All Ye Faithful.
Tickets cost £6 from rainbows.co.uk/reptonchristmas or 01509 638000
Mobile Library, Tuesday 17th December
Repton village hall, 10.15-11.30: The Square, 11.35-1.00
The library has 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 Maple Tree Community Cafe
The Maple Tree Cafe opened its doors on Saturday 2nd November and is proving to be a great success. We are so grateful to our amazing team of volunteers, both bakers and cafe staff, who are doing an excellent job in ensuring that the cafe is a fabulous meeting hub for everyone in the village. Thank you to everyone who has already paid us a visit, and although it is still early days in the life of the community cafe we are keen for suggestions from our customers. The cafe is open from Monday through to Saturday from 9 - 12 noon. There are special events planned on some mornings for anyone who wishes to participate, but the cafe will still be open as usual for all to enjoy.| Thursday 5th Dec | Free Children's Christmas Activities in the Maple Tree |
| Monday 16th Dec | Mince Pie Moments - Hear the Tale of the Lonesome Mincepie |
| Wednesday 8th Jan | Go a Little Potty with Anne at 10am who will talk about the effect of different temperatures on pottery glazes. |
| Monday 13th Jan | A drop in for Silver Surfers & the chance to pick up some tips on using the internet |
| Wednesday 22nd Jan | Our second (free) 60 minute Winter Warmer Walk setting off from the cafe at 9:30am with a chance to buy a warming drink on return |
| Saturday 25th Jan | Celebrate Chinese New Year and pick up a lucky red envelope! |
The Maple Tree is open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to noon. Do come and join us for a chance to enjoy a coffee in pleasant surroundings, meet up with friends, learn a new skill, and lots more.
Repton WI
The WI are enjoying settling in to the new Village Hall for our monthly meetings, the new surroundings providing us with excellent facilities and great opportunities. We are currently putting together the programme for 2020 which we hope will offer something for everyone to enjoy.Our membership continues to grow and we are pleased to welcome new members, young and older, and feel the representation of our different age groups makes for a very healthy supportive network within the local community. If you would like to come along to one of our meetings or get togethers you would be made very welcome. We meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall and have regular coffee mornings, happy hours, outings, lunches and more besides.
Monday 2nd December 6.30 pm: Santa is switching on the lights of the Repton Community Christmas Tree near to the gates of the 400 Hall. There will be some seasonal music and singing and afterwards complimentary mince pies and mulled wine at The Boot.
| Tuesday 3rd December | WI Christmas Meal at The Dragon |
| Tuesday 10th December 7.30 pm | The Christmas Party hosted by the Committee - an evening of fun and merriment with a Christmas supper |
| Thursday 12th December | Mercia Carol Service (evening) at Bretby Church |
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter and you may be tempted to join us!
Lynne Skeith
Repton Parish Council
Our November meeting came after the publication of this magazine.
Caroline Crowder, Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Parish Council Office, Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GR t: 01283 701309
Office hours: Monday and Thursday, 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Milton, Foremark & St Saviour's Church
Milton WI
Milton WI December meeting will be held at The John Thompson, Ingleby on Wednesday 18th where members will all enjoy a festive lunch. This will be our last gathering, as after 41 years we will be suspending our WI. We were formed on October 18th 1978, but due to a decreasing membership we are no longer viable. It is hoped that at some point in the future a new group will be formed.With great sadness we report that Rosemary Mumford passed away at home, with her family at her side, on Monday November 4th. Her funeral was held on Tuesday 19th November. Rosemary was very active in the WI and in all Milton activities, she and her amazing smile will be very greatly missed by all.
Self-defence class for disabled peopleTuesdays, 7 to 8 pm in Milton Village HallAnybody, any disability Fun Free, no hidden charges Contact Duncan Hogg on 07973 663601. |
Milton News
An enthusiastic group of quizzers enjoyed Edward's Quiz on October 25th, with some taxing questions and friendly banter. The winners amazed all by their extensive knowledge of The Simpsons characters and were worthy winners.Thank you to Edward for organising the quiz and to Sue and Polly for the very tasty chip and ham butties. The next event is our annual Christmas Party, fun for all ages. A festive meal with original 'Milton 'entertainment', no bar so please bring your own tipple. Tickets available from Sue 701978 or Polly 703436. Adults £12 children £6. (Please pre-order vegetarian or other dietary requirements.)
To hire Milton village hall, contact Polly Faulkner.
Newton Solney & St Mary's Church
Newton Solney C of E School
Community Worship – is on the first Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome to join the children and staff in their worship at 9.15am in the school hall.Newton Solney WI
Due to the early copy date for the magazine, we are not able to give any information regarding our meeting on November 12th, but we are looking forward to listening again to Dr.Catrin Rutland on 'Life in a Vet School'. She visited us in 2018 and we were really inspired by her talk. Later in November we will have our Christmas meal at The Dragon, Willington.On the 10th December we are holding our Christmas Social, so we will arrive looking and hopefully feeling Christmassy, to be entertained by 'Five in Harmony'. All are welcome to our meetings.
Pauline Barker
Newton Solney Tuesday Club
Tuesday 3rd December: 1.00 pm: Christmas Lunch in the Village Hall. Cost £10.00. Please bring your own wine or preferred drinks. There will be a glass of mulled wine & tea or coffee included.This is the only time we meet in December, so although it is rather early, to anyone who can't make the Christmas Lunch, the Committee would like to thank you for supporting the Tuesday Club.
2020 Dates for the Diary
Tuesday,7th January: 2.30 pm : A Business Meeting followed by a Collection of photos taken by Dennis ( Ward)Tuesday, 21st January: A Trip to Armstrong Mill, Ilkeston. Leaving the Unicorn Inn at 9.30 am & returning to Newton by approx. 3 00 pm. Cost £12.00.
For further information about the Tuesday Club and its activities, please contact our Secretary, Jane on 01283 564520.
Rachel Freeman, Chairman
Newton Solney Parish Council
Planning – Planning application for an Agricultural Building at The End is still under consideration.Bonfire – The village bonfire due to be held on 2 November was unfortunately cancelled due to exceptionally inclement weather. The bonfire site was surrounded with water, which had prevented its construction and the spectator area was deemed unsafe. It is hoped that the event will take place next year, subject to weather. The materials deposited for the fire will be burned as soon as possible and any help in this will be much appreciated. Please contact a Parish Councillor or Jeremy Winter if you are able to assist. Any further depositing of materials will be considered as fly tipping and subject to prosecution.
Common Land Security – This project is moving forward slowly with further representations being made both to Derbyshire County Council and South Derbyshire District Council. Both Councils have asked for instances of anti social behaviour and fly tipping etc. to be recorded and forwarded to the Parish Council/SDDC which will aide them in granting approval. It is important that this is undertaken by residents and ALL incidents are recorded. This inevitably will delay moving forward with the installation of the barrier and securing the Common Land. The object of this proposed project is to protect the area and make it safe.
A log is to be compiled by Councillor Anne-Louise Sedgwick of any anti-social behaviour and fly tipping. Any photos of anti social behaviour, fly tipping and other incidents should be forwarded to her complete with associated dates. In addition they should be reported to the Police using the 101 number so that they can be recorded and given an incident number.
Damage to stone pillar on Church Lane – The reinstatement of the stone pillar on Church Lane is in hand and it is hoped that this will be complete in the near future...
Silver birch tree adjacent to 19, Blacksmiths Lane – The petition compiled by a number of residents concerning the silver birch tree has been forwarded to Derbyshire County Council by County Councillor Linda Chilton and their response is awaited.
Transforming Trent Valley – Our South Derbyshire District Councillors are to arrange a joint meeting with other Parish Councils to listen to Nicola Lynnes explain the vision for developing the Trent Valley. Date and location to be advised.
Planters – One of the planters adjacent to the Alms houses has been moved and the Parish Council will restore this planter to its original position.
CEMEX gravel extraction – CEMEX held a "drop in" event at Newton Park Hotel on 23 October 2019 to show their proposal. Planning application will be made in due course. The existing workings will continue for 3 or 4 years and any new extension will take a further 4 years.
Scamwatch – Derbyshire Scam Watch are offering to talk to members of the community and organisations within the community warning of the dangers of scams that may be taking place and to safeguard individuals. Their web site is www.derbyshirescamwatch.org.uk. Local organisations in the village are to be notified of this service.
Next meeting: 13 December 2019 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All are welcome.
South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire District Council Surgery
Monday 20th January in Repton Village Hall 6pm to 7pm. A chance to chat with Andrew Churchill and Kerry Haines regarding any local issues of concern. No need to book, just turn up.You and your Pet
My pet's been poisoned, what should I do?
Pet poisonings are one of the most common emergencies our Vets and Vet nurses see. Statistics show 9 in 10 of these happen in their own home. During certain holiday seasons - including winter, cases go up considerably, often as a result of chocolate ingestion or eating foods with raisins, sultanas and currants. Antifreeze is a common poison in cats as they are attracted to the sweet smell and taste of the solution.Signs of pet poisoning are vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, lethargy, salivating, loss of appetite, convulsions and coma.
Chemicals or plants that come into contact with your pet's skin can cause skin irritation. What should you do?
Try and make a note of the toxin's name, strength and the amount your pet has ingested or been exposed to. Contact your vet as soon as possible and they will advise you with the best treatment for your pet. Try and keep your pet away from areas where chemicals and toxins are being used and do not keep poisonous plants in the house.
Keep chocolate and Christmas cake in a cupboard so your pet cannot easily access them.
Contact your vet if you have any concerns regarding poisons in your pets.
Sally, Beech Vets, Willington
Cats looking for homes
Derby and District Branch of Cats Protection is seeking suitable properties such as farms, riding stables, smallholdings in which to rehome two or three 'community'cats, i.e. those not deemed to be 'lap cats'. These cats are exceptionally efficient when it comes to controlling pests and often just their presence alone is enough to keep rats and mice away. All are neutered and inoculated and Branch volunteers would initially settle them into their new home.If you would like more information, please ring Jane on the Catline on 01332 206956, leaving your name, telephone number and a short message.
Neighbourhood Watch
SDDC Area Forum Meeting
On Thursday November 7th Milton village hall hosted the SDDC forum meeting.The Safer Neighbourhood Team reported on recent campaigns regarding the free marking of equipment following a spate of thefts from vans in the area, free bike marking at Willington school and a campaign to raise awareness of hate crime. They were also hopeful that some of the extra officers being recruited nationally would be allocated to South Derbyshire although the exact number is not yet known. They reported that the campaign to combat anti-social behaviour over the Halloween and bonfire night period had been very successful. Members of the public put forward questions regarding instances of anti-social behaviour, fly tipping and evidence of drug taking at various sites and the attendees were urged to report such incidents either by calling 101 or reporting this on the SDDC website. By reporting these incidents and also those of excessive speeding in villages it will provide them with statistics to target specific areas.
Following the meeting the Safer Neighbourhood team sent the following message:
We have attended the local Neighbourhood Forum this evening. It is apparent from this meeting that both Crimes and Incidents are not being reported via the correct means. Please see below the correct way to report both crimes, incidents or suspicious circumstances.Grants are available for local groups to prevent anti-social behavior and reduce crime.
•Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
•Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
•Complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us
•Call us on 101.
Four areas are being piloted for wildflower planting one of which is the Hartshorne Road in Repton. Planting will take place in Spring and if successful the scheme will be extended to other areas in South Derbyshire. Feedback would be welcomed.
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.
Adrian Gillham, Chairman, Repton Neighbourhood Watch
Police non-emergency, 101. Victim Support, 01332 349956.
Anti-Social Behaviour hotline, 01283 595 795.
Dog Fouling, neighbourhood.wardens@south-derbys.gov.uk
Contact crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Anti-Social Behaviour hotline, 01283 595 795.
Dog Fouling, neighbourhood.wardens@south-derbys.gov.uk
Contact crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.