Hilary's Cropwell Day Trippers were in Stamford today.
The market was in full swing, street cafes were serving and the weather was beautiful: it felt like the south of France!
I wonder where they will decide to go to next.
Thanks to Mel Stanley for many of the photos.
Tony Jarrow
Thanks to the Parish Council and Tony Jarrow for bringing our attention to the changes to our evening bus service. The 92 service operated by Vectar/Central Connect was revised on 28th July 2024 to be incorporated (as a 90A service) within the ‘90’ Nottingham to Newark services via Bingham.
Whilst we have slightly fewer evening services, we do now have a Sunday service for the first time in many years!
In general, Cropwell Bishop now has a reasonable bus service and the attached Summary may help residents appreciate the options we have available.
I understand that fares are held at a maximum of £2 for a single adult journey until the end of October when they will increase to £2.50. Reliability seems pretty good at present and you can check the location of your expected 833 or 90A bus on the map within the ‘bustimes.org’ app.
There are many interesting places to visit. Please do try and use our buses where you can, to help preserve the services for the future.
John Greenwood
August 2024
Nottingham Road is going to be closed this week; from Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 1st August.
Severn-Trent plan to dig up the road between Mill Lane and Barratt Close.
Road signs are already in place on this stretch.
I don't have any more details.
Tony Jarrow
We need volunteers to help with The Stilton Stumble 13th October 2024.
Tasks include;
– Help set up (Saturday 12th Oct; afternoon)
– Marshal on Race Day (Sunday 13th Oct; morning)
– Man water station in Colston Bassett (Sunday 13th Oct; morning)
– Help clear up after the Race
We would really appreciate your help.
Please contact us at:
volunteer@stiltonstumble.com
Thank you
Sue Foss
Stilton Stumble
Paul and Alistair, who performed at last night’s wonderful Summer Concert at St Giles Church.
The concert helped raise funds for the heating of the Church.
Mel Stanley
If you have an interest in sport of any kind, you will no doubt be following events at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Whilst no one from Cropwell Bishop will be competing there, one will be in Paris working hard to enhance the nation's enjoyment and understanding of canoeing.
Helen Darby-Dowman, who has lived in Cropwell Bishop for over 10 years, will be one of the BBC commentators at the canoeing events.
She is well qualified for the job having been an Olympic commentator for the BBC since 2008.
She didn't do the job at the 2004 Athens Olympics, because she was there representing Britain as a competitor. That was in the canoe slalom kayak event – and she won a Bronze Medal!
The first Canoeing event is tomorrow, Sunday, beginning at 16.45.
Look out (or more likely, listen) for Helen on TV.
She may well be referred to as Helen Reeves because that was her name back in 2004.
Enjoy the Paris Olympic Games.
Tony Jarrow
The 92 evening bus service is ending on Saturday 27th July.
But a new service, 90A, will begin the next day and provide an evening service between Cropwell Bishop and Nottingham.
The Vectare 90A bus service will run between Nottingham and Newark calling at many places in between.
However, it comes through Cropwell Bishop on only a few occasions – always in the evening from Monday to Saturday.
So, from Monday to Friday, using the 90A you can leave Cropwell Bishop in the evening, at: 19.11, 20.41 or 22.11 and be in Nottingham 24mins later.
Coming back, you can leave Nottingham at: 19.40, 21.10 or 22.40 and be in Cropwell Bishop 28mins later.
On Saturdays, you can leave Cropwell Bishop in the evening at: 19.51 or 21.51 and be in Nottingham 24mins later.
Coming back, you can leave Nottingham at: 20.20 or 22.20 and be in Cropwell Bishop 29mins later.
On Sundays it comes through Cropwell Bishop during the day but not in the evening.
You can leave Cropwell Bishop at: 10.07, 12.07, 14.07 or 16.07 and be in Nottingham 23mins later.
In the other direction, you can leave Nottingham at: 10.35, 12.35, 14.35, or 16.35 and be in Cropwell Bishop 29mins later.
To download (as a pdf) the complete timetable click:
90A timetable
To download (as a pdf) the press-release explaining these changes click:
Vectare Network changes July 2024
Tony Jarrow
If are tempted to go to the Creamery Cafe (see earlier article below) but have been put off by the steps leading up to its entrance, read on.
Cheese Shop staff will gladly arrange for you to enter via the back door – but you must phone beforehand to request this service.
They will put a ramp at the back door so that people in wheelchairs or using walkers – or indeed anyone put off by the steps at the front – can visit the shop and cafe.
But, remember, you must phone before you go.
The number is: 0115 989 1788.
Enjoy your visit, everyone.
Tony Jarrow
Keep it quiet, but the Cheesemakers Shop on Nottingham Road now has a Cafe where it is serving drinks – and food.
It's a new venture for Cropwell Bishop Creamery and staff are still working hard to ensure they have thought of everything that might be needed. For this reason they are keeping it low key for the time being.
Having said that, we have enjoyed coffee drinks and a Ploughman's Board in the last week.
It has a lovely clean, airy atmosphere; staff serve you at your table – you can't help but feel relaxed.
The coffees and food have been excellent.
Great place for meeting up with friends.
Cafe open: 10am-3pm, Mon-Sat.
Maybe best not to tell anyone else – we don't want to find it full when we next pop in!
Tony Jarrow
The Parish Council welcome our newly Co-opted member.
Helen writes about herself:-
My name is Helen Wright and have been Co-opted to the Parish Council at the meeting on the 2nd July 2024.
I have lived in Cropwell Bishop for 7 years and my Family for over 30years. I am looking forward to contributing to keeping this village a thriving one.
I am often walking the in the village with my dog (Marley) so you are most welcome to come over and talk to me when you see me out and about.
07855 751263
cllr.h.wright@gmail.com
We hope you will all join us in wishing Helen well on joining the Parish Council.
Janice Towndrow
Cropwell Bishop Parish Clerk
A bit chilly — but a Great Night!
Photos by Mel Stanley – plus early evening drone photos by Colin Bryan.
It was the Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday evening. The winner of the 'In the News' Quiz, which appeared in the June edition Cropwell Bishop News, was drawn from the pile of correct entries.
And the winner is .... Sue Foss.
She will receive a £20 voucher, donated by the Parish Council, for use at Gary Jowett's Butchers.
Tony Jarrow
Cropwell Day Trippers will be going to Stamford (and its Market) on:
This will be our second trip and we will leave at 9.30am from outside The Chequers car park.
We will be staying approximately 3 hours at Stamford, so will get back to Cropwell mid-afternoon.
Planning to keep the cost to around £13.50ish – but it all depends on numbers. We have booked a Sharpes 39 seater bus.
No payment please until I email on 24th July.
Are you interested in joining us?
Let me know if you are - phone: 0115 9893178 or email: amjarrow@mac.com ... and join the merry band of Cropwell Day Trippers!
Hilary Jarrow
Thanks to the sunshine – but more importantly, THANKS to the Volunteer Waterers who ensure they look their best.
And, thanks to Mel Stanley for the photos.
The Parish Council of course – it's The Old School!
The door has had a very smart makeover so you might not have recognised it.
Thanks to Mel Stanley for photo.
There was a lovely friendly atmosphere on the Memorial Hall field today where members of The Military Vehicle Trust, and volunteer helpers from the village, worked to create a mixture of serious reflection and fun activities.
These photos give a taste of it.
Tony Jarrow
... and more photos from Mel Stanley
If you’ve time to sit, The Old School Garden and Jubilee Garden are looking beautiful.
I’m sure our secret gardener planted the pink Rose for The Queen.
Mel Stanley
A great evening at The Old School last night, with the Graham Tranfield Band.
Thanks to Mel Stanley for photos.
Last Friday, at The Old School, Hilary Jarrow presented £121 to the Leader of Cropwell Bishop Youth Club, Jo Wroughton, for the purchase of a Table Football. It will provide an additional activity for members on their Club nights.
The money was raised through donations to the Book & Jigsaw Exchange stall at the monthly Saturday Cafe.
Tony Jarrow
There was a lot of activity at The Old School this morning both inside (Saturday Cafe) and outside where Cropwell Bishop's Growers and Gardeners had a plant sale.
Thanks to Mel Stanley for photos.
Cropwell Day Trippers, the group established by Hilary Jarrow, enjoyed their first outing today. They travelled to the Springfield Outlet in Spalding. All went well.
They are already considering possible options for their next trip which is likely to be in the autumn.
Members of the Gardening Club this morning planting flowers in the Jubilee Garden and Old School window boxes.
Photos by Mel Stanley.
