Cropwell Bishop Village Parish Plan

Record entry for Cropwell Bishop Show (1-9-13)

Entries for this year's Village Show are up 50% on last year. Over 50 people have entered and there will be more than 200 exhibits.

SInce the first Village Show two years ago, it has grown from being mainly a Horticultural Show to one with ten different classes including crafts, photography, cooking and ones for both young and older children.

Because some people have just returned from holiday, we are accepting late entries for another couple of days.

Even if you haven't put in an entry, you can still enjoy all the atmosphere of a Village Show by coming along to the Old School next Saturday (7th Sept) at 2pm when all exhibits and winner certificates will be on display: entry is free.

While there you can buy yourself a cup of tea and a scone and then, at 4pm, you can grab a bargain at the auction of most of the produce and cakes.

All this within walking distance of your home: what more could you ask for?

Tony Jarrow

Make a Note .... (3-9-13)

Roving Bridge Photo Found (29-8-13)

Many thanks to Anne Terzza who turned up a photo, reproduced below, of our Roving Bridge (see news article on 25/8/13).

Looking towards Cropwell Bishop, on the right are the factory buildings that still stand and beyond is the rare Roving Bridge.

It clearly crossed the canal at 90 degrees and that means the road leaving Cropwell Bishop would have had to sweep to the left before going over the bridge. Next time you go this way, look for the 'waste land' to the left which is where that road would have been. I am now waiting to see if any other photos of the bridge turn up.

Tony Jarrow

Cafe this Saturday (28-8-13)

Glaston..... (26-8-13)

Another great event at The Wheatsheaf, "GlastonBishop", which raised funds for Cancer reasearch. Lots of bands including Freddie our home grown band.

A Magician and bouncy castle for the children and a fine day; lots of fun for all.

Mel Stanley

Our Mystery Bridge (25-8-13)

The bridge in this picture is on the Macclesfield Canal and it has a connection with Cropwell Bishop.

It is an unusual sort of bridge. It is called a Roving Bridge—sometimes known as a Turnover Bridge, and was popular on canals whose narrow boats were pulled by horses.

If, at the site of a bridge, the tow path changed from one side of the canal to the other, you obviously had to take your horse onto the other side.

No problem, you might say, you just had to lead it over the bridge to the other path. But, on a normal bridge, you had to unhitch your horse from the boat, push your boat under the bridge somehow, and then hitch up your horse on the other side.

All this takes time and effort but 18th century canal engineers invented a clever solution: the Roving Bridge.

Look at the way the tow path on the right leads up over the bridge and then curves down onto the other side of the canal before continuing along. Your horse could follow the path onto the other side without his tow-rope ever getting tangled. The canal boat didin't even have to stop. Simple and effective.

Now, the connection with our village: there used to be a Roving Bridge like this in Cropwell Bishop. It was the only one of it's type on the Grantham Canal and was where the Kinoulton Road goes over the canal near the Canalside industrial park—where the old gypsum factory stands.

The sad thing is that no one appears to have a photograph of it: not even the Grantham Canal Society.

Do you remember seeing the bridge before it was demolished? Have you ever seen a photo of it? Do you possibly have a photo of it?

If you can help, please contact me.

Thanks

Tony Jarrow

Play Park improvements soon (23-8-13)

New play items will soon be installed at the Play Park in Cropwell Bishop.
The start in work has been delayed by the late delivery of an item but will now begin on the 9th September.

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council

What can be done about our Buses? (23-8-13)

Click on the Parish Council page (CBPC) above to learn about the great efforts being made by your Parish Council to improve our service.

Councillor John Greenwood presents a full analysis of the situation, its problems and possible solutions.

Village Show (22-8-13)

Are you prepared for the Village Show? It is now only two weeks away and entries need to be in by Friday 30th August. That is just one week away!

See the poster below for details.

Cropwells Reunion (22-8-13)

The second "Cropwells Reunion" was recently held at The Wheatsheaf Pub.

It was organized by Chris Smith, who put in a great deal of hard work to organise a BBQ and Disco. It was a wonderful opportunity to share memories.

Mel Stanley

Village Ventures (22-8-13)

Here in Cropwell Bishop, following an application by the Entertainments Committee and the Parish Council, we have been lucky enough to secure 3 diverse and diverting acts through the Village Ventures scheme.

Each of these acts will perform at the Old School, Cropwell Bishop and the first will be Kel Elliott and her Band on the 11th October. The four piece combo delivers an upbeat jazzy sound featuring Kel herself on feisty double bass and sassy vocals, accompanied by guitar, keyboards and percussion. Check the band out at www.kelelliott.com.

Kel’s music is described as “lyrically optimistic and musically infectious” – so if you would like to catch her, tickets will be in the Cabin, Cropwell Bishop, from 1st September.

Tickets, priced at a bargain £12 thanks to the subsidy of the Village Ventures scheme, will include a welcome drink and light antipasti. Timing 7.30pm for drinks with an 8.00pm start. Seating will be cabaret style, maximum 8 to a table, so why not get a group of you together? Village Ventures acts attract audiences from far and wide and our capacity is limited - be sure to buy early!

You can pre-order tickets and reserve full tables through the Parish Clerk, Cropwell Bishop Janice Towndrow - 0115 989 4656 or clerk@cropwellbishop-pc.gov.uk

Look out for news of further Village Ventures events at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop - See http://www.villageventures.org.uk/venue/the_old_school_cropwell_bishop
Great Expectations  - Friday 13th Dec 2013 - http://www.villageventures.org.uk/show/great_expectations_1
Hot Potato Syncopators – Friday 4th April 2014 - http://www.villageventures.org.uk/show/the_hot_potato_syncopators_in_concert

Tim Travis

Boots, Teas, Ploughs & Frogs (22-8-13)

Make a note of the 21st September.

Up at the Memorial Hall in the morning will be a Car Boot Sale, Cream Teas and Vintage Ploughing.

Then in the evening there will Frog Racing from 7pm.

For details phone: 0115-989 2361 or 0115-989 2812

Pam Barlow

Amen (22-8-13)

The final recording session by Cropwell Bishop Church's Choir and friends of some of the music from a 200 year old manuscript found in Colston Basset Church.

It will be released as a CD next spring.

This music would have been sung at the Old Church at Colston which is now a ruin.

Mel Stanley

Lots to do during School Holidays (17-8-13)

There are lots of events for children taking place around Nottinghamshire during the School Holidays. Many are organised by Notts County Council and you can find a list of 36 activities listed on the Parish Council's page (CBPC). Click on its link above to find out more.

Coming soon—very near to you (16-8-13)

Skylarks (9-8-13)

Fund Raising Barby for Church Funds on Skylark Hill.

(Photos by Elaine Robinson)

Cafe this Saturday (23-7-13)

Parish Room (13-7-13)

Cleaning th old Parish Room.