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The Scarlian
Volume 59 Easter 2014
A Trip Down Rock ‘n’ Roll Memory Lane Native New Yorker, Steve Foti, played to a full house. Ninety people enjoyed a trip through the beginnings of rock ‘n’ roll - from Elvis to DooWop and back again. In between songs Steve entertained us with the stories behind the songs. They don’t write them like that anymore! A great night!
Thanks to Judy Muirhead for organizing Steve’s visit to the SSCC.
Craig Law
Magnificent Moggies Buttons and Pixie live a blameless life on Amos Lane. They mind their own feline business and trouble no one (if you discount the odd small furry squeaky thing) but if you approach their door with a canine in tow you should beware. Your editor was delivering the Scarlian Extra whilst walking one of the dogs (foolish). Pixie and Buttons were guarding the front door like a pair of ancestral lions. Briefly all was calm but then Buttons became a “Tabby Beach Ball” all spiky fur and very foul language. Pixie used a pillar as a shield but added to the cacophony of abuse. Neither of them fled. The dog (who is not small) slunk behind my legs and trembled, what a wimp. It was all very amusing a big hairy hound vanquished by a pair of Magnificent Moggies.
So Buttons and Pixie be proud you are the Guard Cats of South Scarle.
1st 100 club Draw held at the Car treasure Hunt 13th April 2014-04-13
1st Prize £100 - Rev. Michael Briggs (79)
2nd Prize £50------------ Dave & Mo (15)
3rd Prize £25-----------------Mrs B Jones (66)
4th Prize £25-----------------Joanne Chambers (5)
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The Barman’s Tale “If you build it they will come.” That’s what kept running through my mind as Pam and I looked around the empty hall and pondered the idea of running a Pub Night. Not that the original idea was ours; that came from Blaise Thomas. So if you enjoyed the evening do let us know and if you didn’t speak to Blaise! Anyway we did build that bar (and when I say we, I mean David Clarke) and you did come. Now in true journalistic ‘seeker-of-truth-and-justice’ style, here is where we should tell you how many walked through the doors. It’s not that we didn’t do a headcount; we did - by three different people! So depending on who you want to trust we had 40, 45 or 50. Not sure if that admission reflects more on our accounting skills or the effect of the ‘small sherry’ consumed. The logo quiz on each of the tables caused discussion and confusion in equal measure - who knew Morgan, Lagonda, Austin & Bentley were so similar. (If you’re still missing a few answers just ask and we can send them to you.) Our younger Scarlians weren't left out and were observed playing with the giant Snakes ’n’ Ladders set.
When we weren’t faced by a row of smiling faces at the bar (thank you Stephen, Vikki & Roy) what we could see was a community being just that - a community. Friends and neighbours discussing topics from their new business venture to the health of our dogs and everything in between. But more than the sound of the chattering masses, what stuck with us for a day or two was the laughter. Some of that was aimed at yours truly - all we will say is when you put a play list together, make sure
you check that there aren’t any Christmas Songs in the mix, especially when we haven't reached Easter yet! The rest of the background music added to the ambience, as did the candles littered around the pillars, arches and tables. Strangely the only mention of the architecture on this occasion that was overheard at the bar was, “I thought it might be strange going to the pub in a church but it just works”. And that’s what we thought too. Thanks for joining us for our first Pub Night. Oh and if you didn’t get a chance to join us this time, don’t fret! Keep Calm…………… there will be another SSCC Pub Night! Just ask Blaise! Craig & Pam Law
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From the Chair 10/4/14
Would you like a library in South Scarle? Are you able to offer an hour or two of your time? Then read on:
On 31st March Mr Peter Gaw, Libraries Manager for NCC, paid a visit to our community centre to discuss this very idea with myself, Florence Baldwin, Councillor Maureen Dobson and Edgar Candish
It is clear that the present library van service will cease soon. Whilst there is not a definite date for this, it is likely to be a service that is withdrawn due to cutbacks as with many other Local Authorities.
NSDC are proposing a partnership with us to operate a mini library in our new community centre.
We need a small volunteer group who will run/open the library on agreed days for an agreed number of hours. A rota system would be needed before embarkation, should we decide this is right for South Scarle.
There are several advantages to this partnership, firstly more people in the village could visit a library at a time to suit them and secondly it means the library could be open for more than the 20mins once a month when the library van visits
So how do we make this work?
1. We need a few volunteers who would be willing to give a small amount of their time to open/man our library on a sustainable basis.
2. We need 1 person to act as the main contact, certainly in the initial set up period.
3. We need people to use the facility once open
The good news: this partnership will not cost us anything - NSDC will provide the necessary racking/mobile folding cupboards, change the books on a regular basis and even put in an internet connection to enable the volunteers to order books and change stock on line.
We need Volunteers - THAT MEANS YOU!!
If we get enough interest I would be more than happy to invite Peter Gaw to an open meeting to answer any questions you may have, but first we need some feedback and encouraging signs.
So, please forward you thoughts, ideas, suggestions or offers of help to Mo Tyler at the Scarlian and she will pass them on to me to allow us to move forward.
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Regards David Clarke [Chair]
All this and a Treasure Hunt Too. Does the village have its own Nigella? The Treasure Hunt was great fun but undoubtedly the “spread” afterwards was more than the icing on the cake. A massive thanks to Pam Law for her hard work and culinary skills. She’s promised the recipe for that (to kill for) cheesecake for the next Scarlian.
Joint Winners The Scarlettes – Kate, Ollie, Anne T and Jane D
R100 – Florence, Roy and Florence’s Mum
Rumour has it that winners organize the next one.
Question, how many times did one of the winning teams drive down Low Street Collingham?
Thank You to Craig and Pam for organising this event.
From A Young Scarlian
Hi,
My name is Richard Clay and I am a member of Newark 4A’s Kayaking Club based at Newark Rowing Club.
I have been a member of the team for four years and train twice a week. In winter the training is in the gym using a paddling machine such as an ERGO and general fitness training, in the summer months the training is on the water.
Five times a year we compete at the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, with other teams. Last year I won the Junior men’s award for most improved paddler (along with an award for the most capsizes.) and late last year the club won Newark and Sherwood District Council Sports Award for the Junior team.
This year the competition season started on April 12th at Holme Pierrepont and I am hoping to improve on my personal best times at 200m, 500m in both K1 (single seater kayak) and K2 (two seater kayak).
Mind the Egret – says the Early Bird I had read that Egrets had been spotted at both Langford and Besthorpe but I was still confused by my first sighting. A large white bird took up from the dyke. It was too small for a Heron but heron like in shape and flight (not a Heron then). Not a Barn Owl – right sort of early morning colour but all the rest was wrong. What was I seeing? Yep it had to be an Egret. I was impressed and excited. They have been spotted in Collingham too.
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I think we may have a “Ratty”. I saw a furry creature of the right size and shape in the dyke a few weeks ago. These lovely little creatures have become very rare and I would be thrilled if water voles had returned to the village.
Forthcoming Events Ongoing Activities
26th April The Kingfisher – A comedy in Two Acts SSCC 8 p.m. Adults £8 Under 14s £4-50
May Friday 2nd May. KEEP CALM IT'S SSCC PUB NIGHT...AGAIN! See SSCC website for further details.
Saturday 17th May RODEO JO Comes to Town (okay to South Scarle!)
Country & Western - semi professional singer, Rodeo Jo is giving a performance at South Scarle Community Centre. Tickets will be priced at £6 a head (£3 for children) available from Blaise Thomas (SSCC committee) 892686 and the website.
June 1st Tractor Run – From 10 a.m. at Moorwood Farm South Scarle. Refreshments available – Buy a Bacon Butty! More Info contact Florence tel. 892056 or email [email protected]
Coffee Morning for the Air Ambulance
The second Saturday in every month. A great chance to chat – There will be CAKE
EXTEND EXERCISE CLASS @ SSCC This unusual but fun exercise class is geared for over 60’s or less able people of any age but is open to anyone who wants to get/keep fit in a fun and friendly environment. The exercise lasts for 45 mins. And is followed by a cup of tea & chat (which almost lasts as long!). The exercise routines are set to popular music from the 50’s, 60’s 70’s & 80’s. Singing & laughter are encouraged! Come and join us every Friday morning in your Community Centre (SSCC) 9.30am to 10.30am, you’ll be made very welcome. Contact Blaise Thomas, Extend Teacher (892686)
Strictly Come South Scarle Contact Ann Clay 893355 or Maureen 892320 – Keep Dancing!
Kick Boxing – Thursday evenings see website
All events/Activities – these and probably many more to come can be found on www.southscarlecommunitycentre.com/events tickets may be bought through the website, from Church Farm Post Office or from Craig Law 07515 382323
Collingham Traditional May Fair. On Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May at Collingham and District Cricket Club from 12 noon to 4pm.
Stalls and Activities
Crowning of the May Queen and maypole dancing by pupils from John Blow School. Holiday Hats Competition for children, Morris dancing and a Scarecrow Competition.
There will be stalls selling plants, bakery goods, crafts and produce or organising competitions, raffles and activities for both children and adults.
Families are welcome to bring a picnic; the Cricket Club bar will be open and the Tennis and Bowls Clubs will provide refreshments and a BBQ.
Parking available on the field opposite the cricket ground.
For more information please contact Stella Herbert on 07712 884487 or email: [email protected]
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How To Ring Church Bells
Most church bells are hung full circle. That is to say when at rest, each bell, which is suspended from a wooden or metal headstock, and attached to a wooden or metal frame by bearings, is pointing with its mouth to the sky. When rung the bell revolves a full 360 degrees, first in one direction and then in the other. To do this easily a large wooden wheel is attached to each bell and around this wheel a rope is wrapped and drops in to the room below. To enable the bell to rest in this up right position one end of a length of timber (the Stay) is fitted in to the headstock the other end rests against another piece of timber (the slider).
Hand stroke
To ring a bell the ringer takes hold of the bottom of the rope (the tail end) with his left hand, he then reaches up as high as he can and takes hold of the sally (the coloured fury part of the rope) with both hands. The ringer pulls the sally in a downward motion as far as his waist and then lets go of the sally but still holding the tail end. The sally will suddenly change direction and start to go up to the ceiling and the bell will ring. The ringer now puts his right hand on the tail end above his left hand, and by applying a little tension to the rope as his hand are pulled up above his head, can control the speed the bell is swinging and actually hold the bell in the upright position at backstroke if necessary.
Backstroke
The tail end is now pulled down with both hands until both arms are outstretched and hands pointing to the floor, the bell will ring. The sally will come down from the ceiling to approximate knee height, the ringer lets go of the tail end with his right hand, and as the sally changes direction takes hold of the sally with both hands. By applying a little tension controls the speed of the bell, and actually resting the bell at hand stroke if necessary.
Please note you must never attempt to ring a bell with out the tower captain’s permission as a great deal of damage could be caused to the bells or your self.
Anybody learning to ring at South Scarle is first taught to ring a bell at back stroke then hand stroke, before ringing both strokes together. Once he or she can ring safely we move on to rounds, call changes, and then on to method ringing.
If any body would like to join us I am looking to recruit up to 2 more ringers. If you are interested or require any additional information please contact me on 893392.
Richard
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In The Next Exciting Scarlian? The Diamond volume
Well its up to You:
Poems – Funny Stories – Recipes – More from our young people.
Less from the Editor? More from all of you please.
FOOD 4 THOUGHT!
There has been a proposal to set up a monthly Luncheon Club for South Scarle residents. To get this project started we need volunteers to join a working party. You may not be around to help out with the lunch itself but perhaps you can help lay out tables in the community centre the evening before. You may be a 'Mary Berry' or 'Jamie Oliver' and would like to cook/prepare a meal ready to be heated up on the day - whatever your skills we could do with your support. Please contact Lynn Broughton on 893482 or Elaine Leake (SSCC Committee) on 893419, or through the website.
KEEP CALM IT'S SSCC PUB NIGHT...AGAIN!
We are hoping this will become a regular event on the first Friday of the month, however we can't run it ourselves, we need volunteers to help. Contact us through the website if you are happy to help out on the pub nights.
Anyone for SHORT MAT BOWLS?
We had a visitor from Eagle's Short Mat Bowls Club at the Coffee Morning recently, who said our community centre would be a great place to hold short mat bowls. If there is anyone out there who would be interested in having this in our community centre please contact Blaise Thomas (892686). If there were enough interest your SSCC Committee would be happy to help facilitate this. Newark Food Bank Please remember to contribute to the food bank – You can do this whenever SSCC is open. This is not a prop for “Benefit Scroungers” but a lifeline for those in real need. Brian Leake (893419) has asked me to say a big Thank You to everyone who has already given so generously. He is happy to answer any questions you may have. Raffle Prizes Mo is doing the raffle at the Cream Teas at Morgana on the 6th July. If you have any prizes to donate she would be very grateful – contact details below
For Information on Village Meetings and related Matters Email [email protected] Adrian Lawton our Parish Clerk will put you on his mailing list
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Contact the Scarlian Email: [email protected] mail Sunray Main St, South Scarle NG23 7JH phone 892023 visit Mo by walking along Main Street past the Hall until just before Amos Lane. Find a drive between Amos Farmhouse and Ivy Cottage, walk past the 2 Skodas and there we are. The dogs tend to escape so ring the bell on the gate and we’ll let you in. Next issue Late June – Deadline Friday 20th June
Please contribute – Mo Tyler
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Spring comes to South Scarle, but where is this?