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VOL 54. SUMMER 2012

DIAMOND J UBILEE EDITION

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Plans for a Day Centre for Older People in theColl ingham area

The Collingham & District Village Care Committee are working with AgeUK in Nottingham,with a view to opening a Day Centre in Collingham.

What do we plan to offer?

A warm, safe and friendly environment where older people, with a range of care needs

can meet together.

A variety of stimulating activities, available throughout the day.

A locally produced, nourishing two-course lunchtime meal and refreshments.

Two fully qualified professional staff, to be provided through AgeUK.

Open two days each week, from about 10.00am 3.30pm.

The charge per day would be approximately 30, plus 4 for the lunch. This may be

paid for through a Personal Budget, or from private means.And Village Care can provide their usual transport service, to and from the Day Centre, forthose who may need it.

And how can you help us?

Although our plans are not yet finalised, we do need your help to establish the likely interestin and demand for the Day Centre, as I have described.

So if you feel that you may be interested, please call Brenda Williams, the Village

Care Coordinator, on 01636 893001

Thank you so much. John Leigh: Chairman (Collingham Village Care)

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION held a Poppy

Party in the grounds of Newark Castle on July 22nd.Several branches of the Legion had stalls sellingvarious goods and our branch at Collingham ran atombola stall.

The weather was superb and the general public

attended in great numbers. Throughout the eventdifferent acts entertained including STEPHENCLEMENTS who performed as he always does bygiving 100%. Stephen refused to take any feedonating it to the Legion funds.

As Chairman of the Collingham branch and onbehalf of the members, may I offer our heartfeltthanks to Stephen and all who helped andcontributed prizes.

TERRY JACKLIN (Chairman)

Thinking of playing tennis?

Then come and see our Club

in Collingham

You can get all the information

from our Chairman

MIKE DITCHBURN

(01636 892763)

or look at our websitewww,collinghamtennisclub.co.

We have lots to offer.

You can find us on Cottage

Lane in CollinghamNG23 7RD

(behind the Cricket Club)

Hope to see you on court

KATHY MARTIN 893170

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Along with thousands of others in cities, towns, villages and hamletsacross the United Kingdom, Scarlians celebrated the DIAMOND JUBILEE of HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd on June 5th 2012. In spite of the awful weather - thisJune was the wettest since records began - a hog roast on the village green waswell attended. Villagers huddled in the marquees, wrapped themselves in macs,coats and scarves, tucked into the fine food and enjoyed the musical entertainmentprovided by Stephen Clements, Jamie Finn, Roger Davis and Eddie from Saxilby.Highlights of the evening were a birthday cake for Stephen and the presentation bySouth Scarle craft ladies of an embroidery to mark the occasion of the Jubilee (seepage 7 for more details).

Linda Molineaux and her helpers are to be congratulated on organising such a

successful event, not forgetting all who helped erect the marquees which providedexcellent shelter from the elements.

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They say one swallow doesnt make a summer - but how abouteighteen of them? Three sets of parents took up lodgings at The Retreat on Amos Lanein April. They built nests in two of the stables and under the eves outside the garagedoor (see picture). And duly produced twelve offspring between them.

Ultimately, the fledglings got so big they had to take it in turns to sit on the nests.

Swallows make The Retreat their family home every year, but this is the greatestnumber Kate has ever seen there.

WANTED !Secure lock up, garage or outbuildingwanted in South Scarle. Willing topay reasonable rent.

Please contact Blaise or Jim Thomas

on 618038 or 07918 165246.

So its been a non summer we all agree and I am sure you will have all noticed thevast increase in the slug and snail population. The gardeners among you, at least, cannothave missed the impact of these ravening molluscs but I suspect something scary is takingplace. These slimy little beasts seem to be in training for a new athletic venture. I havenoticed them munching at the top of my runner bean frames, balancing delicately on thetops of the giant cow parsley along the lanes and climbing to heights previouslyunachieved by mollusc kind. Do you think its Olympic fever?

It was a sunny June afternoon when a small tortoise was found walking quietly (andslowly) down Amos Lane. Christened AMOS for obvious reasons, he was whisked off to

Collingham Vets to see if he had a microchip. It was confirmed there was no chip and thatAmos was in fact AMOSINA! This was evident by the flatness of her bottom shell.

Found notices were posted, top quality salad products purchased and the internet researched.Did you know the shell consists of over 60 bones connected together and that tortoises have no

teeth? This said they have a mean bite! Amosina was introduced to her new housemate, theNewtons blind quail and soon settled into her new home.

Three weeks later and a call from Collingham Vets reunited Monty with the BLISSITT familyin Wells Close. It appears Monty made the epic journey from their garden, through the fence

and across the Newtons paddock, through the hedge and across the Betts paddock to emerge

on Amos Lane near the stream. No mean feat for a creature whose legs are about 2 inches long!

GEORGINA NEWTON

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During the last couple of months I have been going to auditions to try and get into

RADA and, as a result, have been awarded a year foundation course in actingstarting in September!

The experience was all rather surreal. I had to perform two Shakespeareanmonologues and a contemporary one. The Shakespearian characters I had a go atportraying were Edmund from King Lear and Hamlet fromwellHamlet. Mycontemporary monologue was from Tom Stoppards Rosencrantz and Guildensternare Dead in which I played Rosencrantz giving a rather humorous but poignantobservation on death, and his thoughts on being stuffed in a box; forever! The finalround of auditions consisted of a days workshop with other candidates which wasfollowed by another audition and an interview with the head of the course.

The day went well, although it didnt start off ideally. We were all in a semi-circleand one by one were asked to name a passion we had in life that was nothing to dowith performing. The truth is, I have many passions in life other than performing, butwhen asked on the spot I came to a quick conclusion that I didnt! All of a suddenthe room was focused on me with a bunch of adolescents staring, anticipating ananswer. The pressure became too much to bear as I racked my brains for anythingthat I enjoy that I could say in a public place and I wouldnt be judged for! It wasthen that, uncontrollably, one word left my mouth and that word was: hummus.

Hummus! To try and obtain a year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, I, JamieFinn, had just stated that one of my main passions in life ishummus. This lead onto me explaining, to a bunch of people that may hold the key to my future, why I amso passionate about hummus and how chick-peas have changed my life! The ironyisI dont even like hummus! Apart form that slightly comical slip up, the day wentwell. We were pushed on our Shakespearian monologues and taught to really feelthe words rather than thesping it up

The interview was rather tremendous too with the head of the course recognizingme from my ridiculous YouTube songs! Guess what? He plays the ukulele! Itsrather odd how things turn out and has taught me that whatever you do in your life,whether you think it is silly or insignificant, it can often end up playing a big part. Sofrom September Im off to London, and I cant wait to get there! After that. I hope a

drama school will take me for a three-year degree course. But who knows whatlies ahead down in the smoke. But all inall, a year in London, studying at RADAand spending my days acquiring a tastefor hummus. cant be all that bad, can it!

JAMIE

Jamie (right) as PETER SELLARS in his own

play written for A Level Theatre Studies. The

drama SEX, DRUGS AND PETER SELLARS

was staged at Worksop College in 2011.

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We five friends Linda, Jean, Lyn, Elaine and Ann have been meetingmonthly to learn or brush up on craft techniques by sharing skills anddiscussing ideas. In January, we talked of making something tocommemorate the Diamond Jubilee in South Scarle and by February haddecided on a plan of action.

When we met in February, it was decided to embroider a panel picture to give tothe Village. First, we took photos of several locations, which Elaine then sketchedand outlines were then taken. As a group, we next selected some places whichcould illustrate the type of place we live in, although many sites were left out whichequally deserved inclusion. We couldnt be too ambitious!

Next, the outlines were carefully positioned and traced onto linen fabric and ourwork-boxes raided for silks to match our colour scheme, and others were purchased

as we went along. The work was shared out between us, as and when individualscould make time to work on the embroidery; it was passed around, accompanied byfurtive whispers to keep it a secret and not to get messy marks on it.

The Final Stage

Some were more skilled than others at embroidery, although all of us had a turn,but the main share of the work fell to Jean and Linda, who pushed along theschedule to make sure the picture was finished in time. The final stage was tostretch, lace and frame the completed picture; here we had some help and advicefrom Sandra Smalley. The finished picture is now hanging in the new Parish Room.

Our gift to the village where we enjoy living is this embroidery, from LindaMolineaux, Jean Ashley, Elaine Leak, Lyn Broughton and Ann Candlish.

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Three Hampshire Down ewes produced 5 lambs way back in

December last year, 4 rams and 1 ewe. All are doing well

especially the rams. The lambs are named after the firstperson to visit them - we have Martin, Tom, Terry, Mike and

Em.

Martin won the untrimmed class at Newark Show; Mike won

the trimmed class at Woodhall Spa; and Terry won the

trimmed class at Rutland Show.

We went to Lincoln Show with high hopes of a good result.

Alas, we placed last, last, and sixth (of seven)! Judges are

like referees - they never get it right! Still, its been the best

year so far, and with Heckington, Ashover and Moorgreenshows to come theres a chance of more success.

A VISIT TOBARBARA NICHOLSON

On Tuesday 3rd July I took the train to visit

Barbara (not without incident as I managed

to get on a train heading for Hastings instead

of East Grinstead!). However, this was

rectified by Gwenda (Barbaras daughter)

coming to collect me off the train at

Tonbridge Wells.

Barbara is in a most well-appointed andattractive residential home with very friendly

and caring staff. She has a large studio room

on the first floor with two bay windows

overlooking the manicured gardens and the

fields and countryside beyond. Although

accepting of her situation she longs to be

back in South Scarle. There are lots of

arranged activities in the home but, as she is

now hard of hearing and cannot see very

well, it is extremely difficult for her to joinin.

If those who knew her would like to drop

her a card her address is as follows:

ROOM 6, Westall House, Birch Grove Road,Horsted Keynes, West Sussex RH17 7BS

TELEPHONE: 01825 791672.

WHAT IS THIS?

Find out on Page 19!

WHO is this

lovely ladyhaving a bit of

trouble withher

Suspendersat the

Fun Run?

DAVE and LYNN BETTS

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The 10th annual Fun Run and fancy dress was held in South Scarle on Sunday

15th July 2012 and was a huge success. It was certainly our best yet. Thanks go toour starter and judge this year, Mr Derek Pollard. The race was won by family teamJohn Hobbs and Joe Jones, beating the course record.

The fancy dress was very well attended featuring characters such as Postman Patcomplete with van and a very realistic Mad Hatter. The competition was won bySnow White and the Seven Dwarfs (with a VERY glamorous Snow White, completewith beard!). Villagers suspect that the dwarfs have been working in the mines at

Redmay Corner for many years and have just surfaced for this special occasion,hopefully to return underground soon!

Runners were encouraged to carry their own Olympic torches round the course insupport of the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London. The event was organisedby Stephen and Anita Clements and raised 100 for church funds. Thanks to all

who attended and helped on the day.

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The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass

Chosen by KateIt was generally agreed that this book - about Nazi barbarity and the little boy who protested byrefusing to grow up - was a difficult read. It contained some beautiful passages and a lot of humour,but members found it difficult to follow.

Alone On A Wide, Wide Sea by Michael MorpurgoChosen by Tonia

This went down rather well. Members thought it could be read from both a childs and an adultsperspective. It highlighted many important issues around the mass emigration of children from Britainto Australia after the last war. It was two stories in one. Most readers preferred the second part,largely about a female sailor crossing the ocean, but some enjoyed the first part more - all aboutthe issues surrounding the arrival of the children in Australia.

Year Of Wonders by Geraldine BrooksChosen by Marilyn

Describes events when The Plague came to the Derbyshire village of Eyam in the 1660s and thesubsequent isolation of the village. The book was well-liked, covering aspects of farming life,herbalism, witchcraft and vile disease. The use of dialect was regarded as authentic. However, mostreaders thought the sentimental ending rather spoilt the book.

Sons And Lovers by D H LawrenceChosen by Anne

Youd have thought this Nottinghamshire-set book by the nearest thing we have to a local novelistwould have gone down well. Not so. Several readers failed to finish it, but Lynn loved it, saying thatfrom her own background she could relate to the culture, the dialect and the continual need tonurture the man who would bring in the wages from the mine. Kate thought Lawrence showedremarkable insight into the female mind.

Our next meeting is to be a film show at Janes, where we will be watching .The Tin Drum! Well let you know i f anyone turns up!

Robin and Maria Barton, and a very shy Sebastian, arepictured here caught up in the Fun Run while out for a walk.

They were staying at Robins parents, Shirley and BernardBarton of Hill Farm.

The family had all attended Robins graduation ceremony at

Leicester University where he received his Masters degree inLLM EUROPEAN LAW. Robin had decided to study as an

external candidate to help him in his work in finance andtendering for the Salvation Army. He is now based at the

Salvation Army Headquarters in London but travels

extensively as part of his job.

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South Scarle Village Hall(Also often called The Parish Rooms)

From the Beginning to Now

Work started in June 1976 to rebuild the Church North Aisle and convert this intoa Village Hall. Mainly voluntary labour was used, complimented with outsidecontractors when required. One of the first jobs was to employ CliffsideConstruction to excavate a seven foot deep trench from the north aisle into the

centre of Main Street, this to enable the laying of a 4'' sewer pipe at a cost of93.00. S. Brumhead, Joiner, fitted the door casings and studded the walls at acost of 63.25, followed by M & B Lowe plasterboard and plastering the ceilings andwalls at a cost of 280.00. But it was mainly a group of do it yourself labour thatpushed the job along.

The official opening of our new Village Hall was arranged for 23rd April 1977 by MrPeter Barker, a BBC newsreader whose father was once a vicar here in South

Scarle.

In 1979 it was decided a proper constitution and committee should be formed, thisto run the Hall independent of the Church. However, it was 1981 before this cameinto being, and the 7th July 1981 before the first committee took up office. Electedwere: Chairman Mr Bryan Ingham, Clerk Mr Tony Noble, Treasurer Dr JulianDennis; Committee: Mrs Connie Noble, Mrs Freda Jacklin and Mr Nicholas Clark. Aconstitution was drafted (still in being) that the Chairman and Clerk of The ParishMeeting would also be the Chairman and Clerk of The Village Hall Committee alongwith two representatives from The Parochial Church Council (PCC); a Caretakerand Committee Members could also be elected. Administration of The Village Hall

and Fund Raising were the main aims of this committee.(continued on PAGE 13)

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A HISTORY (continued from Page 12)

It was those early fund raising years that put the Hall on a firm financial footing. Thecollection for recycling of old newspapers started in 1981 and ran until 2003 raising1558.61. Another winner back in 2001 was the production and selling of 'TheSouth Scarle Story', this publication brought in a profit of 714.00. In 1995 wereceived grants of 705 from the Rural Community Fund and in 1997 1634 fromNSDC. Throughout the 80s and 90s several money making functions took place,BBQs, Harvest Suppers, Hall Hire for Elections, Childrens Parties along withnumerous and various others.

Sadly, in the early 2000s the Hall was beginning to look and show its age. It wasclear more comfortable surroundings were being demanded from would be hirersand attendees. Therefore the Hall has stood still and since 2005, apart from beingused as an election booth for National and Local Elections, no other money making

events have taken place within our Village Hall. Now even the election room hirerswere beginning to demand better facilities than we could offer.

There was an early warning at a Parish Meeting on 28th May 2004 that disabilityaccess to the Church was required and was being investigated. This was eventuallyfollowed by a presentation, by Ann Ackroyd, of draft plans, at a Parish Meeting on11th January 2008; The 'Space Project' was now born. This will eventually pumpnew life into the Village Hall and create a space in the Church big enough to holdVillage events and parties. Phase one of this is now complete. Phase two, to openup The Church into a community space, is on the horizon, awaiting funding.

This though now raises new problems in its management. Should the existingelected Village Hall Committee, along with its established constitution andaccounting wind down and be replaced by something new? The dividing linebetween Church and Village Hall in the past has always been very thin; get phasetwo finished and it will become even thinner. A Village-led or Church-ledadministration or somewhere in between will require much discussion. Right now Itake my hat off to the unelected group of people that employed contractors whererequired, plus some do it yourself labour, and just got on with the job of bringingnew life into our Village Hall and Church, just like those villagers did back in 1976.

Alan Froggatt (Parish Clerk)

SEPTEMBER 8th Churches Trust Ride and Stride Day

SEPTEMBER 21st Harvest Festival and Produce Auction St. Helenas

SEPTEMBER 22nd Safari Harvest Supper (details to be announced)

NOVEMBER 23rd Quiz Night Collingham Memorial Hall

DECEMBER 16th Carol Service St. Helenas

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My latest project was working on ITV's charity event Soccer Aidwhich was set up by Robbie Williams back in 2006. The whole event gets bigcelebrities and footballers from across the globe to compete in an England v The

Rest of the World bi-annual game at Old Trafford Stadium.

This year was probably the biggest Soccer Aid so far, with Hollywood celebrities,Will Ferrell (Anchorman), James McAvoy (X-Men First Class, Atonement) and MikeMyers (Austin Powers) among some of the huge stars playing for The Rest of theWorld, as well as some of the JLS (Marvin and Aston) and Take That (Robbie &Mark) boys taking part. Even the pro's on show were big stars, with Edwin Van DerSar and Roy Keane both stepping out for the first time at Old Trafford since theyboth retired from the game.

My involvement was looking after the teams at training and the games. I had to

make sure they had the appropriate equipment to play football - like kit, I had to topup water, and make sure they had balls to train with; you can imagine this was amassive plus for me. Actually passing the ball to the likes of Roy Keane, ClarenceSeedorf and Teddy Sheringham is only something I could have ever dreamedabout. People who know me, will know I've played in goal since I was 7 years old,so meeting two of my heroes, David Seaman and Edwin Van Der Sar, is somethingI never thought would happen.

More respect for their skills

One thing I know is that the pro's are extremely good. Trying to save some of theircrosses was extremely difficult, never mind a shot. It's given me a lot more respectfor their skills, and I have slowly come to terms with why they get paid the massiveamount of money they actually make.

All the celebs were really nice - especially James McAvoy, who would always taketime to come say hello at the beginning of the day, and goodbye at the end. Theyalways say, don't meet your hero's as it shatters all images you have of them, butI've got to admit, nobody who I loved broke that for me.

Soccer Aid aired on May 27th raising over 4million pounds for UNICEF which is

the most we have ever raised. England won the game 3-1 after the The Rest of theWorld took the lead early on. I hope some of you watched the show and enjoyed it.

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Patriotism was to the fore in St. Helenas Church on Sunday 22nd July 2012when a good audience waved their Union Jack flags enthusiastically andraised the roof with lusty renditions of RULE BRITANNIA, JERUSALEM andLAND OF HOPE AND GLORY!

The occasion was a Summer Concert organised by Judy Muirhead and helpersentitled Put the GREAT back into Britain. The concert was opened with afanfare by John Speed and featured music and song from England, Scotland,Ireland and Wales led by the Collingham Singers interspersed with spokencontributions from Jamie Finn (John of Gaunts stirring speech from Shakespeares

Richard the Second), Tina Paris (Robert Gravess A Welsh Incident) and LeeMarshall (Digging by Seamus Heaney).

Several cello interludes were provided by William Parlby-Neale, Fraser Dewarplayed a Scottish selection on bagpipes, and Grace Gordon entertained with anIrish dance. Others taking part were Bella Conn (keyboard accompanist), GinnyBennett (a fabulous Britannia), Anne Wynne (organist), Tony Yates, and Bottom ofthe Barrel (Max and Suzie Neal, Jonathan and Jane Nowell).

Master of Ceremonies, Craig Law, did sterling work introducing the performersand encouraging everybody in the community singing sections. Old favourites likeWhen Irish Eyes are Smiling, Londonderry Air, If Youre Irish come into theParlour, Skyboat Song, Loch Lomond, Well keep a Welcome in the Hillside, andof course, the NATIONAL ANTHEM (both verses), gave a chance to all to exercisetheir vocal cords and fully enter into the spirit of the occasion.

The sum of 518.00 wasraised for South ScarleCommunity Space.

274.75 was raised for

MARYS MEALS.

MARYS

MEALS

A simple solution

to

world hunger

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BOB GREEN

Many people from the village will haveknown Bob and Barbara Green who lived

at Rosa Cottage on Swinderby Road,and those who knew them well wouldhave also been aware that Bob devotedthe last 25 years of his life to lookingafter Barbara when she suffered a strokeand was afterwards wheelchair-bound.When Barbaras health deterioratedfurther, the couple moved to NorthClifton Nursing Home.

Sadly, Barbara died in March. Her

funeral was conducted at LincolnCrematorium with a reception at NorthScarle. Bob has decided to remain at theNursing Home for now. Meanwhile, Bobhas very kindly gifted a most generousdonation of 1000 to the village to formthe foundation of the second stage of thedevelopment of the Church CommunitySpace.

We were very pleased to see him at theVillage Weekend Cream Teas event atJane and Roger Davis house. Friendshad a chance to catch up with Bob andhe says that he thoroughly enjoyed theafternoon.

Bob would be pleased to receive visitorsat North Clifton Nursing Home, out onthe A1133. He gets a bit bored andwould enjoy more company. So go andsee him if you can.

TRACTOR RUN

Over 30 vehicles took part in thepopular Tractor Run in May whichconsisted of a 15 mile journey aroundthe outlying villages.

Organised by Florence Baldwin andhelpers, the event raised 500 for theCommunity Space project in St.Helenas.

BACON BUTTIES were the order ofthe day and gave a good send offto the tractor drivers. Elaine Leakand Lyn Broughton were both very

busy keeping up with demand!

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Congratulations and thanksto all these Scarlians whoworked so hard on the

refurbishment of the Parish

Room. Definitely a jobwell done and a greatresult which will beappreciated by many in

years to come!

The new kitchen facilities and the new storagecupboards are a stylish addition to the refurbished

Parish Room

After months of planning and lots of hard work therenovation of the Parish Room is now complete and theresult is a credit to all concerned. It is a major steptowards the creation of a Community Space with modernfacilities which will give the village scope to expandactivities and events.

An Open Evening to show off the renovations andcelebrate the completion of the work was held on Friday8th June with 55 people coming to St. Helenas to take alook and enjoy a glass of wine.

This marks the end of the first stage of the Open Spaceproject. Attention now turns to the next phase which willsee some pews removed, the floor raised, new heatinginstalled etc. As a community, we will have to work hardto get together the necessary finance to enable things tomove forward. In view of Scarlians past superb efforts atraising money there should be no doubt that the sum

needed is achievable, so lets all give of our time andtalents to the task of making Phase 2 a reality.

In with the new!

Out with the old!

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PHILIP and BETTY CLEMENTS recentlyjoined car-owners from all parts of thecountry at a Model T Ford Register ofGreat Britain rally. Their 1926 TudorSedan Model T Ford won two trophies -the Best Chrome and The PeoplesChoice.

The car has an interesting history. The first owner was Rev. Cauling, a minister inGeraldine, just north of Christchurch, New Zealand. It was nick-named TheTomato House because of the large windows and square body and was known inearlier days as GERALDINE.

The second owner drove it for some years but then left it in the corner of a largeshed for a further 20 years.. Then, in 1980, a Mr. G. Hollaway in North Aucklandbought it unrestored, taking the next five years to complete the restoration. Mr.Hollaway was a coach builder who enjoyed every minute of stripping the vehicleright down to the last nut and bolt. The extras on the car are a two-speeddifferential, a water pump, Rocky Mountain brakes and a rear luggage rack fitted

with a cane hamper.

Wherever it goes, the car attracts lots of attention from afficionados and publicalike and has given Philip and Betty hours of pleasure, including a trip to Ireland inJune this year, where they travelled over 100 miles on each of the five day tour.

On the afternoon of the Fun Run there were

Cream Teas at Morganna the home of Roger and

Jane Davis. There was a good attendance - the

weather stayed fine - and 283.90 was raised for

funds. JANE and her helpers put on a feast!

A cream tea anyone?

Jane, Tricia and Kate

busy in the kitchen

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TREASURE HUNTRAISES 500

On Sunday 29th April , a very wet andwindy afternoon, there was an excellentturnout for the Car Treasure Hunt. 57

people took part in 30 cars. Everyoneseemed to enjoy the challenge of theHunt, set by Di Smith (Collingham), andall appreciated the Ploughmans Supper

afterwards.

WINNERS

The winners were the God Knows ateam made up of Florence Baldwin, RoyWood, Linda and David Truman. Welldone! A goodly sum of 500 was raisedfor the St Helenss Community Space. Abig thank you to everyone who helpedand those who joined in the Hunt.

JUDY MUIRHEAD

TABLE TOP SALE

Even the kitchensink was for sale!

341.35 was raised at theTable Top Sale on the Village

Green in May. Florence thanks

everyone who supported this

event.

Whatis

this?

This is the music which our SouthScarle Bell-Ringers used on themorning of Friday 27th July when theyjoined thousands of others across thecountry in an art event, Martin CreedsWork No. 1197, called ALL THEBELLS

At 8.12am, people everywhere in

Britain were invited to ring their bells -even bicycle bells and doorbells - towelcome the London 2012 Olympicsand Paralympics to the UK. Big Benled the way and rang 40 times duringthe three minute event. It is the firsttime for 60 years that Big Ben hasrung outside its usual schedule time.

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We are very lucky to have a Post Office facilityhere in the village when so many communities

around the country have seen theirs axed. We

thought we should highlight some of the services

that are available, many of which make life a lot

easier, and car journeys a lot fewer!

All the usual services provided include stamps,

posting any item, paying bills via P.O. by cash ordebit card. DID YOU KNOW that you can get

cash from your Bank Account, FREE OF

CHARGE, at the Post Office? This is a popularservice in South Scarle and, of course, it is safe and

secure. Most Banks are available including Co-op,

Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds TSB, Nationwide,

Santander, Smile, Bank of Scotland and Bank of

Ireland, Clydesdale and Northern Bank, Royal

Bank of Scotland and Nat West. You can also

check your balance and pay cash or cheques in.

Travel Money is another popular and convenient service; currency can be ordered for the

next day, and euros are for sale at the counter. Mobile phone users are catered for with the

provision of Mobile Phone Top-Ups. All this and a friendly smile from ANITA, plus achance to browse the Farm Shop and treat yourself to some of the goodies on display!

South Scarle Book ClubRecently we read a moving novel about a young man who had grown up feelingseparate from his family and in particular his father, after the death of his mother.In The Outcast by Sadie Jones we meet Lewis who is not only misunderstoodby his immediate family but gets into trouble in the wider world. A sort ofredemption was achieved at the end. Comparisons could be made with other

novels which we have read, such as We need to talk about Kevin by LionelShriver,but on a different scale.

Blood and Sand

Our latest book, which we have not met to discuss yet, is entitled Blood andSand. It is the autobiography ofFrank Gardner, the BBC Security Correspondent,

who was shot by terrorists while on active duty in Saudi Arabia. Frank tells from theoutset how his interest in, and deep feelings for the Middle East led to his shooting.He gives a reasoned account of his friendships with Arabs and shows anunderstanding of a part of the world that many have come to distrust.

LINDA MOLINEAUX

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The Bancroft family comprises Amanda, Brian, Alex and Marcus, not forgettinga couple of Cocker spaniels. They finally moved as a family to The Old Pastures,Church Lane, at the beginning of July after a couple of months of Brian carrying outhis decorator duties, having been given a list as long as your arm by Amanda!

The family moved from a village near Saffron Walden, Essex, to be nearer family

and to enjoy a more rural lifestyle. Over the last 30 years, Brian has worked in themotor industry, both in car marketing and managing car dealerships. He now enjoysa more relaxed pace of life as a motor trade recruitment consultant.

Before having children, Amanda was a professional singer. She covered a widevariety of styles but has lately gone back to her first love of singing classical musicas a soprano. She is also a fully trained beauty therapist and make-up artist andhopes to start up her own business.

Alex and Marcus are both expecting to start university in Lincoln and Sheffieldrespectively in the autumn.

Amanda and Brian say they have been made to feel very welcome since comingto the village and look forward to integrating into the local community.

VILLAGE COFFEE MORNINGS

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NOVEMBER 30th

EVERYONE WELCOME Come along and meet old friends and make some new ones

Jan Smith Wheats Cottage Main Street

Mary Finn Fairhaven Main Street

Dorinda Weston Davies The Old Vicarage Church Lane

Elaine Leak No 4 Redmay Corner, Church Lane

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