Exclusive this year
Purchase a Limited-edition, Collectors Item – The Children of Wysall Village Tea Towel
The Wysall Church centrepiece – surrounded by hand-drawn self-portraits from over fifty local children – still available at just £4 per Tea Towel from Mary Elston or Gill Berridge.
Surviving Winter Appeal 2011- Donate NOW!
Over 450 vulnerable people died in Nottinghamshire last winter from causes directly attributable to the cold. Not only do we have more than 500 homeless people in the county, but many hundreds more vulnerable and elderly people live in very poor conditions worsened by the cold weather.
It is shocking, in the 21st century, that so many people in our society struggle to stay warm and healthy during the coldest weather. Recent rises in energy prices means more people than ever face considerable hardship this winter.
Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is calling on all who can afford to forego some or all of their Winter Fuel Payment (WFP), to make a donation to help those who need extra help during the difficult months ahead.
100% of your donation will be used to support local charities and groups with a track record of looking after the old, the vulnerable and the homeless.
Please show your support before another vulnerable person becomes a statistic
To donate please print off a giftaid it form by clicking the 'giftaid it' logo below, complete it and return to us along with your cheque made payable to 'Nottinghamshire Community Foudation' and write 'Surviving Winter Appeal' on the back of the cheque or donate via Paypal using the button below.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Scrap Metal Petition
We have received information of the below petition, which is looking at the way that scrap metal can be bought.
As you may be aware, metal theft is a significant and increasing problem in the UK and an especially big issue for churches. Historically the scrap metal trade has been a cash in hand industry; which creates difficulties as there is no audit trail, making identification of individuals who may be trading stolen metal or who may be committing tax or benefits fraud, a difficult proposition.
An amendment to the Scrap Metal Merchants Act 1964 to prohibit cash transactions would make payment by cheque or directly into a bank account mandatory and would be a significant component in reducing metal theft. The e-petition can be found at:
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406
There needs to be 100,000 signatures for the matter to be debated in Parliament.
Mobile Library in Wysall - New Timings
The Mobile Library Service, South Mobile Route 18 (Widmerpool, Rempstone, Bradmore) will visit Wysall monthly on the following Thursdays - 10 November and 8 December 2011. This is a change from the previous fortnightly visits.
It will park in Main Street, just up from the telephone box and bus stop, from 10.50 to 11.20 in the morning. It carries a varied selection of books for children & adults and books on tape/CD are also available.
Books are free to borrow but there may be a charge for some recorded items.
For further details contact:
Nottinghamshire County Council Customer Service Centre 08449 808080
web - www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries
email asklibraries@nottscc.gov.uk
Calling All Artists - Wysall watercolour Group Planning Second Exhibition in May 2012
Wysall watercolour Group are planning their second exhibition to take place in May 2012 and invite local artist and craftspeople to show and/or sell their work.
- We want to make this a bumper exhibition and a showcase for local artistic talent.
- Works in any medium are welcome – oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel or whatever you prefer.
- We also have some limited space for pottery, ceramics or other crafts.
- If you are interested in taking part or would just like a few more details, please
contact Pat Roberts on Tel 01509 881068
- or email : Emailpatdavidroberts@tiscali.co.uk
Information sent on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police |
Nottinghamshire Police is replacing its 0300 300 9999 number with a
new non-emergency number – 101.
The 101 number will go live in Nottinghamshire on Monday 7 November 2011. |
Calls to the 101 number will be answered by control room staff here in the Force - residents will not find themselves speaking to someone in another part of the country and there are many great benefits to the introduction of the new non-emergency number.
In an emergency, when a crime is taking place or when a person is in immediate danger, people should always call 999.
The 101 number can be used when people simply want to talk to a local police officer, or for other non-emergencies including:
• reporting that a car has been stolen
• reporting that property has been damaged
• reporting suspected drug use or dealing taking place
• reporting a minor traffic collision
• giving police information about crime in their area
When a call is made to 101, you will hear a recorded message announcing that you are being connected to their local police Force. If you are located on a boundary between two or more forces, the message will give you a choice of which police Force to be connected to.
Police call handlers will then answer the calls and if the incident is recognised as an emergency, the operator will put you through to 999.
Calls to 101 will cost 15p per call, irrespective of how long the call may last and applies to all landlines and mobile phones.
The existing 0300 number will be gradually phased-out before being turned off completely on Monday 9 January 2012. Until the number is turned off, a message will be posted on the line directing callers to the new 101 number.
Please refer to the attached frequently asked questions document for further information about the new telephone number.
For more information and FAQ's Click Here |
2013 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in England
The Boundary Commission for England is the independent public body that reviews all Parliamentary constituency boundaries in England. They are currently conducting the 2013 Review and would like any comments on the initial proposals. This consultation is open until 5 December 2011.
The 2013 Review of Parliamentary constituency boundaries will introduce substantial changes. It will reduce the number of constituencies in England from 533 to 502 and make sure that each constituency has a similar number of registered electors.
What is changing in the East Midlands?
The East Midlands region has been allocated 44 constituencies – a reduction of two from the current arrangement.
In Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, it has been necessary to propose two constituencies that cross county boundaries. The proposal could affect Wysall because the constituency that is being proposed would include voters from both Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, including Coalville and Keyworth.
Where can I view the initial proposals?
You can view the initial proposals at various places of deposit around the region. These are usually libraries or council offices. You can view a list of places of deposit for the East Midlands here.
For more information and to register comments click here
Street Lighting Energy Saving – Proposed Changes
Nottinghamshire County Council has approved plans for changes to street lighting designed to save 25 percent of current energy usage.
The changes will be implemented over four years and will include:
- Switching off completely some lights where they are no longer considered necessary
- Dimming of some lights on main roads between the hours of 10pm and 7am when traffic flows are low and a lower level of lighting will not affect road safety
- Switching off some lights between midnight GMT and 5.30am GMT in residential areas in consultation with local communities.
Care will be taken not to reduce the level of lighting in areas where there is an above-average level of crime or where there is a high risk of road traffic accidents. Detailed exception criteria2 have been developed in consultation with the emergency services and the Accident Investigation Unit and have been approved by the Cabinet.
Why changes to street lighting are necessary
The electricity bill for street lighting has increased dramatically from £1.05m in 2004/05 to an estimated £5.04m in 2010/11 and, over the long term, energy prices are likely to continue to rise. Meanwhile the County Council is predicting that it will have to take £150m off its current budget over the next three years to deal with the financial pressures it faces.
We are committed to reducing CO2 emissions arising from our activities. Our target is to reduce overall carbon emissions by 2 percent per year between 2007 and 2012.
Monitoring crime and traffic accidents
The County Council does not have a legal duty to provide street lighting but has the power to do so under the Highways Act 1980. It also has a duty to do all that it reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder and also a duty to carry out measures designed to promote road safety.
Community Safety
If you have concerns about crime or community safety and wish to access safety/security advice please go to the following website: www.nottinghamshirealert.co.uk4
Nottinghamshire Alert is a messaging system that allows Nottinghamshire Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other public organisations to distribute messages concerning community safety to members of the public quickly and efficiently
for information visit www.rushcliffecommunity.co.uk13
Which lights will be affected
All street lights are being considered but each site will undergo a risk assessment to decide which lights should be left on for reasons of safety or crime prevention.
An initial programme has been drawn up to cover the whole of the County systematically over a period of four years. Two project teams, working in the north and the south of the County, have started in the districts of Bassetlaw and Rushcliffe.
A small number of proposals were developed first for some rural villages that expressed an interest in the project in order to test out the design and consultation process.
To view the proposals, where plans are available, click on Wysall link in the table below.
http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/travelling/roads/road-design-and-maintenance/street-lighting/energy-saving-project/proposed-changes/
Once draft proposals have been published there follows a period of consultation.
Comments on the proposals should be made through the relevant
parish council or via the weblink by 3 November 2011
Scout Jamboree Report – from Harry Stockwell
What is the World Scout Jamboree? Well, take a field, fill it with 40,000 scouts from over 150 countries, add an exciting programme of activities, ceremonies and cultural encounters, stir, leave to simmer for 10 days, and what do you have? An experience of a life time.
The World Scout Jamboree takes place every four years and this year it was held in Rinkaby, in southern Sweden.
The whole experience started 18 months ago, when I attended a selection day, where we took part in interviews, presentations and leadership activities. I was lucky enough to be selected to join the 22nd World Scout Jamboree Nottinghamshire Unit. Over the last year and a half we have, from 40 individuals, turned into a strong team after many camps and meetings, where we have both got to know each other and prepared for living with each other for three weeks.
The UK contingent team did a fantastic job of arranging three days for the 4,444 participants from the UK, in Copenhagen, Denmark, where we rode on speed boats around the harbour, visited Tivoli gardens and other tourist sights of the city, such as the Little Mermaid statue. The pre-event culminated in a party, with food, a magician, live music etc. Who needs Glastonbury!
Simply Scouting was the theme of the next ten days at the Jamboree, with activities that encompassed its three themes; Meetings, Solidarity and Nature. As well as these scheduled activities we had lots of free time to meet people from as far flung places as Japan and Brazil. With all these meetings, it became normal for people to say "I'm just popping to Norway for lunch" or "America have invited me for dinner!"
While we were greeted at the opening ceremony by Bear Grylls abseiling onto the stage, we were bid farewell at the closing ceremony by none other than the King of Sweden, who even started a Mexican Wave! After the fireworks, and to the sound of the Jamboree song being hummed by almost everyone, we all spent our final night on the Jamboree site before our next adventure began the following day.
The final leg of our trip was spent in the east of the Netherlands, in a small scout campsite near Nijmegen. We spent four days seeing the sights, such as the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and Efteling, Holland's answer to Alton Towers.
We all returned very tired and looking forward to sleeping in a bed for the first time in three weeks, but taking away many experiences that will remain with us for the rest of our lives.
Thank you very much to the Wysall Bowling Club Children's Trust and the Wysall Parish Council for their kind contributions towards my trip.
Harry Stockwell
Wysall Christmas Tea towel
Final call for all the under 14’s who would like to be included on the one off Wysall Christmas Tea towel.
Get yourself registered with Gill Berridge.
Suggestion re Village Oil Buying Group
Previously there was an oil buying group in the village and recent feedback at the website has asked for any suggestions as to how we might act collectively again to buy some of the oil we each need at preferential prices:
- Such a buying system would probably not work for 'urgent must have delivery' and convenience purchases.
- However if enough villagers are interested in working together, it may be possible to collectively decide on just 6 group buy periods (e.g. a 2 week period during six selected months) during the course of the year.
- It might need a panel of villagers to accept orders and then ring round the suppliers to award to contract for that delivery.
- Payment may need to be organised so that the company get paid up front.
If anyone is interested please contact Rog Edwards on 07808 770 368
Wysall Village Hall Committee - ‘village camera’
This was a first for the village as we had our very own ‘village camera’ to capture the day.Analysis of visitor stats to www.wysall.com clearly demonstrates the appeal of online photographs from village events, with peak visitor levels whenever new events photographs are posted online.Thanks to the Village Hall Committee we a now have a ‘village camera’ for use at village events. If you have an event which may be of interest for the Parish council website please contact any member of the Village Hall Committee or www.wysall.com
Date added: 16th July 2010
Mobile Library in Wysall
The mobile library visits Wysall on alternate Fridays. It stops in Main
Street, just up from the telephone box and bus stop, from 9.45 to 10.10 in
the morning. It carries a varied selection of books for children and adults
and books on tape/CD are also available. Books are free to borrow but there may be a charge for some recorded items.
Contact 07821 389332 or 0115 9816506 for further details.
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Your Suggestions Welcome for best usage of former telephone kiosk?
The Parish Council has now officially adopted the BT red telephone kiosk, after it was de-commissioned by BT. The kiosk will remain in situ, with power, but no longer with the telephone facility. The box has now been lovingly repainted, thanks to John French for his hard work, and the Council are open to your suggestions for new uses of the kiosk going forward.
Suggestions so far have included a book swap facility or an information point, to communicate with those who do not have internet access.
We look forward to receiving any other ideas for future usage of the kiosk - any suggestions would be welcome at phonebox@wysall.com |
Wysall Church clock all working again |
This key landmark with a highly significant historical importance in our village, which had been out of action for some time, has now been painstakingly restored and is back in full use. An information board about the clock and the restoration project has been installed outside the Village Hall.
The history of the clock is linked closely to Wysall’s accolade as one of a handful of English villages which can claim the unusual title of a 'thankful village' - those villages which welcomed back every single man they sent to war between 1914 and 1918. In addition to the commemorative plaque in the church the clock is a reminder of this honour.
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Rev'd Stephen Hippisley-Cox, Parish Priest for the church, commented:
‘I'm delighted that the clock which holds such a special place in the history of the village has now been restored, and am grateful to the Parish Council, and, of course, our funders, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the County Council's Building Better Communities initiative, who have enabled this to happen’. |
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Welcome
to new neighbours & friends in Wysall
wysall.com,
the official website of Wysall & Thorpe in the Glebe parish Council is pleased
to welcome new neighbours & friends to our village. This is a community
website for the village, keeping you up to date with what's going on locally,
and all the latest news of Wysall life, along with Parish Council contacts &
minutes and Directory of local services. Your
feedback is welcome - to make any comments & suggestions we would be pleased
to hear from you. Also why not sign up and get your family, friends & colleagues
to register for the free updates - visit www.wysall.com
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Luncheon
Club
The
Club meets in the Village Hall and is looking for volunteers to help serve lunches
provided by Social Services.
If anyone would like to help for 2 hours on alternate
Tuesdays please contact Mary Elston on 01509 881252 |
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