Cropwell Bishop News

"There may be an odour ..." (17-9-19)

Over the next few days we will be spreading solid digestate and chicken manure for use as fertiliser on some of the land surrounding both Cropwell Bishop and Butler.

This is a routine operation which utilises nutrition from organic manures reducing the use of artificial fertilisers and improves soil health.

There may be an odour in the immediate vicinity of the application sites for a limited period for which we appreciate your understanding.

If anyone has any queries regarding our practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Russell Price
Samworth Farms

0115 989 3722 & 07778 525404
russell@samworthfarms.co.uk

Garrett Project (11-9-19)

DNA Detective and consultant, Julia Bell (ITV’s Long Lost Family) found her American Serviceman grandfather with DNA: Arthur Benager Garrett 1925-2009. She had no name or any data at all to go on.

She is trying to find proof that her Garrett family were rooted in the Harby area, as the records and paper trail seem to show. Were these descended from Sir William Garrett of Dorney Court, Bucks?

She is offering a free Y line DNA test to any male GARRETT, GARRARD or GERRARD male in the Harby, Hose, and Melton Mowbray areas that have had family rooted there for a few generations.

This should be extremely interesting for all involved.

Contact Julia Bell for more details:

www.juliabelldna.co.uk
julia@pinehousegroup.com

Free Trees: Apply by 30th Sept (11-9-19)

Over 2,000 residents have applied to make their gardens greener by applying for trees for their homes and communities in the Borough.

That is three times the number who applied for the initiative in 2018, as householders apply for up to 2 Crab Apple and Rowan trees for their home.

Cropwell Bishop Primary School have applied for a community scheme at the school and will be planting a number of trees in November.

Householders can still apply by visiting: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RushcliffeFreeTrees2019 and submitting an application before the 30th September.

Successful applicants will be able to collect their trees in November, an email will be sent confirming collection details in October.

Janice Towndrow
Parish Clerk

Roadworks (5-9-19)

Gary Jowett Voucher for June Quiz Winner (4-9-19)

Congratulations to Ryan O'Hara who won the June 'Cropwell Bishop News' Quiz.
His entry was drawn out of the "hat of correct entries" at the Parish Council meeting at the Old School on Tuesday evening.
He wins a £20 voucher for Gary Jowett's Butchers—donated by Gary.

Here are the Quiz Answers:

1. How many finishers in the London Marathon? ..... 42 thousand (page 31)

2. Owl Hunters get what free? ..... Ice Cream (Page 20)

3. Where is the Koh Mak School? ..... Thailand (Page 10)

4. The return fare to Bingham is what for adults? ..... £4.40 (Page 2)

5. Bellringing for Beginners on what day? ..... Wednesday (Page 30)

6. Favourite location in winter for Ice Skating in village? ..... Cropwell Basin (Page 29)

7. How many teams in the Pop Quiz this May? ..... 7 teams (Page 3)

8. Who are serving ploughman at Methodist Church? ..... WI (Page 20)

9. Who's Night Train? ..... Nigel’s (Page 21)

10. Sing your hymns and drink what? ..... Pimms (Page 18)

11. KUGB stands for? ..... Karate Union of Great Britain (Page 26)

12. How many ladies can you see picking litter? ..... 3 (Page 8)

13. 1.9.19 for which Show? ...... Village Show (Page 6)

14. Barges would moor up outside who's farm? ..... Joe Blades (Page 29)

15. Who makes Agricultural, Turf, Golf & Homeowner Equipment? ..... John Deere (Page 23)

16. Drumba is? ..... Beat Drums and Exercises to music (Page 16)

Hilary Jarrow

Cropwell Bishop Show (2-9-19)

Now in its 9th year, the Cropwell Bishop Show continues to attract a wide range of produce and products including: vegetables, fruits, flowers, cakes, wines, crafts and artworks.

Yesterday the Old School looked a treat with everything neatly on display for all to see. There were certificates for many and trophies for a few with every child getting a medal.

Trophy winners were:

Ralph Shuttlewood — Grower Award (sponsor: Cropwell Bishop Creamery)

Lesley Shuttlewood — Food & Drink Award (sponsor: Cropwell Bishop Creamery)

Audrey Cooper — Art & Craft Award (sponsor: Classic Doors & Windows)

Herrington family — Family Award (sponsor: Classic Doors & Windows)

Lois Vincent — Key Stage 1 Child Award (sponsor: Gary Jowett)

Josie Herrington — Key Stage 2 Child Award (sponsor: Gary Jowett)

Tony Jarrow — Rock Man Award (sponsor: Gary Jowett)

Get a taste of the Show from these photos.

Tony Jarrow

Help Get Nottm Road Resurfaced (29-8-19)

APPEAL TO ALL RESIDENTS ....
PETITION TO NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RE THE RESURFACING OF NOTTINGHAM ROAD

Please would all residents support Cllr. Neil Clarke and the Parish Council in our attempts to have Nottingham Road resurfaced.

Cllr. Clarke will be attending the N.C.C. full council meeting in early October and he wishes to present the petition at this meeting. The more signatures we have the stronger our case will be.

Please pop along to the Co-op, The Wheatsheaf Inn, The Chequers Inn & The Old School where petitions are available to sign.

If you wish to sign the petition but are unable to get to a location where there is a petition, please contact the Clerk and we will endeavour to get a petition to you to sign.

Parish Clerk

Mrs J. Towndrow
The Old School, Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop
Nottingham, NG12 3BU
Tel: 0115 9894656
Email: clerk@cropwellbishop-pc.gov.uk
www.cropwellbishop-pc.gov.uk

Cropwell Bishop Police Beat Surgeries (20-8-19)

A drop in opportunity to meet local police and discuss local community issues.

The Beat Surgery will be held at The Old School on the following dates:

Thursday 26th September 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Thursday 10th October 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Thursday 24th October 10.00am – 11.00am
Thursday 7th November 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Thursday 21st November 10.00am – 11.00am
Wednesday 4th December 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Wednesday 18th December 10.00am – 11.00am

Parish Clerk

Brumpton Butchers Van Stolen in Cropwell Bishop (17-8-19)

Brumpton Butchers in Cotgrave is reporting that one of its vans was stolen in Cropwell Bishop yesterday, Friday.

They say:

"One of our van’s was stolen yesterday lunch time in Cropwell Bishop.
The van is a Nissan with the reg: FM16 0WG.
If anybody has any information please inform us or the police, this would be very helpful.
Please share
Thank you"

Tony Jarrow

Pop Music's Popular (14-8-19)

Cropwell Bishop's annual Pop Quiz is very popular — thanks to presenter, Richard Turner.

In fact it is so popular that we are going to have a second one this year! It will be at the Old School on 1st November—see the Events poster for details.

If you can't wait to test your memory of past songs, you can visit Richard's Daily Pop Quiz. It's on Facebook and is an open group so anyone can join. Go to:

www.facebook.com/groups/771558306537280/

Now what was that song I was humming ....?

Tony Jarrow

Water World (5-8-19)

Colin Bryan took this photo of the Stackyard house-building development off Church Street yesterday.

Could this be the site of a swimming pool for the new residents or just a hole for a rainwater balancing pond (hidden under the road)?

No prizes for guessing the correct answer.

Tony Jarrow

Concert at Old School (22-7-19)

Photos from the concert, Lyrical Songbirds, held in aid of the Grantham Canal Society at the Old School yesterday.
Thanks to Elaine Robinson.

On the other side of the World (16-7-19)

You set off on a journey to the other side of the world to discover the tastes of humans there, and what do you find? Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton Cheese!

That's what two of our villagers discovered yesterday in the fridge of the house they are renting in Queensland, Australia. Clearly, the owners have good taste.

So, if you find yourself letting your house to some visiting Australians maybe you could do something to make them feel at home. At the present time cricket bats and tennis rackets are out of the question: maybe a model kangaroo on the lawn?

Tony Jarrow

Village Stop Clock: (updated 17-7-19)

The clock on the tower of St Giles Church in Cropwell Bishop will be stopped on 31st July.

The 1906 Turret clock made by G. & F. Cope & Co of Holden Street, Nottingham, and was paid for by villagers. It has served the village well until recently, when mechanical wear made it unreliable.

The electrical auto-wind mechanism – designed by myself and the late Martin Day (Bingham) in 2003, continues to work well: it save's someone (originally the Walker family) having to climb the tower to rewind it every week!

The clock is to now be repaired – thanks to the Parish Council who are funding the work. Worn parts are to be removed for professional repair.

Three quotes for the work were considered by CBPC and it accepted the one submitted by John Reynolds, a Fellow of the BHI and a Senior Tutor at Upton Hall. He will also act as guide and mentor to myself and I will be assisted by Nick Brown, also of BHI Upton.

Looking to the future, if anyone is interested in helping looking after the clock, (ability to climb the circular steps essential) or it's history, please let me know.

Colin Bryan
Cropwell Bishop Parish Councillor
Tel: 07778 890139

Note:
The British Horological Institute (BHI) is based at Upton between Newark and Southwell. The BHI is the training and qualification authority for British Watch and Clockmakers. Now in our 161st year, we are one of the oldest UK professional bodies and enjoy a world-class reputation within the international horological industry.
Upton Hall is also the home of the Museum of Timekeeping which is the custodian of the BHI's horological collection of books, clocks, watches and horological machinery.
Much more information may be found at www.bhi.co.uk

Picnic in the Park (6-7-19)

Photos from this evening's Picnic on the Park on the Memorial Hall Field in Cropwell Bishop. There was the music and dancing ..

Then there were the fireworks ....

Best Flower Display (6-7-19)

On Friday, the flower displays by entrants to this year's "Best Flower Display in an Outside Container" competition were judged. The event has become a regular part of the Village Celebration Weekend.

The winners were announced at this evening's "Picnic in the Park", and they are:

1st Sue McNally 2 Stockwell Lane

2nd Sophie and Charlie Wainwright 27 Kendall Rd

3rd Pat Westmorland 43 Hoe View Rd

4th Shona Crawford 109 How View Road

Below, in the same order, are photographs of the displays.

Thank you to all entrants

Janice Towndrow
Parish Clerk

Art Club – Celebration Weekend (6-7-19)

Upstairs at the Old School today, Cropwell Bishop Art Club had an exhibition of their work. A wide range of styles were on display: we obviously have a large number of artists in our midst.

If you have an interest in painting and can spare the time, why not join in with them.

New members are very welcome to draw or paint in their own style with their choice of materials and subject. They do not have a teacher, but can offer guidance and appreciation to beginners.

For those who used to paint, or would like to " have a go ", go and join them from 10th September.

Tony Jarrow

Heritage Group – Celebration Weekend (6-7-19)

Cropwell Bishop Heritage Group gave space to the Grantham Canal Society at the Heritage Centre on Church Street today. There were photos and notes on the history of the canal which has had a big and lasting effect on the growth and development of Cropwell Bishop.

Tony Jarrow

Owl Hunt – Celebration Weekend (6-7-19)

Searching for owls in Cropwell Bishop – what a great way to start Cropwell Bishop's 2019 Celebration Weekend. That is how many children and parents/grand-parents spent this Saturday morning.

Walking around the village to locate all 41 owls takes some planning and a good deal of walking: no problem reaching 10,000 steps today. It is also a great way to visit most corners of our village if you have a couple of hours to spare.

The children who managed it, well desearved their free ice-cream at the Old School afterwards. And what wonderful ice-cream it was! Made from Jersey Cream it was the best ice cream that I have ever had – and I have had quite a few over the years.

The owl hunt was a wonderful idea from Jo Wroughton (of CKOB club leader) and she can be very pleased with its success: even the rain did not put people off.

Thanks to her as well for organising all the events that followed at the Old School in the afternoon. How often can kids wander around enjoying craft and sporting activities safely and for free – they could here today.

Here are photos of just a few of the owls hidden around the village ..

Tony Jarrow