Cropwell Bishop Village Parish Plan

Saturday Cafe (23-10-11)

Milan, Paris, Cropwell Bishop - who can tell? (20-10-11)

Cropwell Bishop WI held a fashion show at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening and some of the WI members and their daughters were the models.

Mel Stanley

Europe (17-10-11)

Who represents you in Europe? What is the name of your MEP? How can you find out what he is up to?

Well you can start by looking at his most recent report. To download a pdf copy just click on the following link:

Bill's Bulletin From Brussels

Tony Jarrow

Half-Term Holiday Treat (13-10-11)

Part-time work in the village (12-10-11)

It all started in Nottingham .. (11-10-11)

Lorry Menace (11-10-11)

New scheme bids to curb village lorry menace New schemes which aim to put the brakes on Heavy Goods Vehicles rumbling through narrow lanes in two Nottinghamshire villages have been launched today (Tuesday 11 October 2011).

Nottinghamshire County Council is working with Parish Councils in Langar cum Barnstone and Cropwell Bishop to launch Community Lorry Watch schemes in the villages.

Langar C of E Primary School pupils, Max Lewis and Lottie Steward (both 10), help launch the Community Lorry Watch schemes in Langar cum Barnstone and Cropwell Bishop Today.
Also pictured, left to right, are: Alan Knight, Trading Standards Officer; Adrian Bellamy of Langar cum Barnstone Parish Council; Councillor Mick Murphy, Cabinet Member for Community Safety at Nottinghamshire County Council; Nigel Wood of Langar cum Barnstone Parish Council; Bryan Scatchard, Trading Standards Officer and Alan Wilson, Chairman of Cropwell Bishop Parish Council.

Under the scheme, residents will record the details of any vehicles travelling through their village which they believe are over the legal weight limit for the roads.

Trading Standards Officers from Nottinghamshire County Council compile the information and investigate the reports with the Vehicle Operating Services Agency. The intelligence is also used to co-ordinate future enforcement action in the villages by Trading Standards Officers.

Any drivers who breach HGV weight restrictions may either be warned or prosecuted and could face a fine of up to £1,000, plus court costs.

Following a preliminary enforcement day at Langar cum Barnstone and Cropwell Bishop by Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards Officers, two drivers were cautioned and a further five are still under investigation.

Further enforcement days in both villages took place today.

The villages were selected for the scheme after the Parish Councils reported a number of sightings of HGVs. Local residents have been filing reports for the last 12 months, demonstrating their commitment to the scheme and the severity of the problem.

Alan Wilson, Chairman of Cropwell Bishop Parish Council said, "HGVs have been using Cropwell Bishop as a cut through to the industrial estate at Langar for some time and it is something that is of great concern to local residents."

Rod Whitehead of Langar cum Barnstone Parish Council added, "Residents have rightly been drawing to our attention for a period of time now the number of large lorries that use the weight restricted minor roads as shortcuts, creating both a nuisance in small villages and potential hazard on narrow country lanes.

"With the support of the local community and in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council there is now a clear strategy to encourage these large vehicles to use the appropriate route to their destination."

Nottinghamshire County Council already oversees Community Lorry Watch schemes in Coddington, Papplewick and Linby where they have proven to reduce the number of HGVs breaching weight restrictions.

Councillor Mick Murphy Cabinet Member for Community Safety at Nottinghamshire County Council said, "Community Lorry Watch Schemes adopt a partnership approach between the County Council and local residents, who act as our eyes and ears on the street.

"The weight restrictions on the county's roads are in place for very good reasons - many of the roads are narrow and totally unsuitable for vehicles of that size. Big lorries squeezing along narrow roads can be very intimidating - not to mention dangerous - for pedestrians and other motorists

The County Council hopes to launch further Community Lorry Watch Schemes in other towns and villages across the county this year.

To report a lorry which you think may be breaching weight restrictions on any Nottinghamshire Road, complete the form on the County Council's website at https://secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/traffic-and-travel/lorry-watch/

The question is ... do I want a good night out? (7-10-11)

First Contact (6-10-11)

First Contact is a county wide scheme for the over 60's administered by Nottinghamshire County Council. It signposts them to help from a variety of services e.g. police, fire , NHS , pension and the voluntary sector. I have been asked by one of the scheme's coordinators to provide details of it on our village website: so here they are.
Tony Jarrow

Would you like information about services that you need to stay safe and independent in your home?

If you are aged 60 or over and live in the Rushcliffe Borough, First Contact Signposting Scheme can put you in touch with a range of agencies that provide that help – just by completing one simple checklist. There is no need to make numerous telephone calls and give the same information to lots of different people.

Working with public and voluntary services, First Contact gives you to access to information and advice on services including:

• Assistance to claim benefits that you may be entitled to

• Falls assessments and advice on falls prevention

• Home safety and security advice

• Repairs, adaptations and specialist equipment for homes

• Energy saving improvements to help you keep warm and reduce energy bills

• Housing advice

• Information on activities and groups in your local community

• Information on community transport schemes.

• Advice on smoke detectors and fire prevention in the home

Once you have completed and returned the checklist, you will be contacted by the relevant services who will offer advice and information on what could be available to you. They may offer a home visit but will always contact you first (Remember to always ask for ID before letting someone you don't know into your home).

" Mrs G of Arnold said she was very pleased with the services she had received, adding Just to receive a bit of reassurance and that she doesn't feel that she's on her own makes her feel a lot better. " First Contact user

If you or someone you know wants to complete a checklist then please telephone Nottinghamshire County Council Customer Service Centre on 08449 808080 or access it online at

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/firstcontact

First Contact is managed by Rushcliffe Community & Voluntary Service and administered by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Roy Terzza (3-10-11)

Dear All

We have been so overwhelmed by the support shown to us during Roy's illness and at the funeral.

We will always love and miss the man who enjoyed tending his allotment and will be remembered for the character he created with his hat, wellies and wheelbarrow.

There will be an acknowledgement in the Nottingham Evening Post on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October.

Thank you.

Ann, Karen, Ryan and Richard

A Good Morning (1-10-11)

Sunrise over the allotments this first day of October.

Tony Jarrow

Tom manages to knock down a few (27-9-11)

Tom Styles went along to the Memorial Hall Field on Feast Day and liked the idea of knocking down a few skittles. After all, isn't that what Cropwell Bishop folk did on Feast Days in yesteryears?

However, Tom's aim with the ball is better than most: he mangaged to achieve a higher score than anyone else on the day.

As a reward he was presented with a bottle of Famous Grouse. No wonder Tom is looking pleased. Young Bryn is not so sure!

Tony Jarrow

Cropwell Cinema next week (23-9-11)