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Reply to Who Knows (1) It is unlikely that the Americans would launch a large scale exercise with such equipment during a crucial stage of the war. In 1943 the allied armies were still engaged in the Italian campaign. For this reason I believe the incident was operational; and therefore post 'D' Day, 6th June 1944. The first correspondent saw only two servicemen which indicates that the glider was carrying supplies. The direction of flight, E by NE points to Holland and Operation Market Garden; the 'Bridge too far' op designed to secure bridges over the Rhine for a lightning thrust into the heart of Germany. This op failed spectacularly and heroically at Arnhem, Nijmegen, etc. Market Garden was British controlled, [Field-Marshall Montgomery] and comprised of 1st British Airborne Div and Free Polish Airborne Brigade; plus American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divs. It was September 1944, and September was still Summertime when I was a boy. If prior to this, it would most probably be support for Operation Overlord, the Normandy landings, but still 'D' Day plus. Before that there were no large scale airborne ops into Europe. If it were earlier still, it would be a waste of equipment and a risk of casualties on a fruitless exercise. Incidently, I recognised the style of 'Septuagenarian', the initiator of this 'who knows'. I dare say I know him as well as if he were my own brother. - Thomas M Barlow. |
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LETTERS OF THANKS Margery
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Council announces way forward on fairer charging Notts County Council has today agreed a new fairer charging policy for non-residential services for adults in Notts. The Council provides a range of services which improve the quality of life for many local people. These services help people to remain living independently in their own home including meals, day care, transport, laundry and home care together with equipment and adaptations in the home. Like most councils, Notts County Council charge for some of these services. New rules from the Government have meant that we have to make substantial changes to our charges for non-residential services for adults. The Department of Health decided that in future, charges for these services should relate closely to service users ability to pay for them and also that welfare rights advice and assistance in claiming social security benefits should be offered to those who need it. These
changes are important as some people will pay less and some people
may pay more following consultation with partner organisations and
service users the following changes will be introduced from April
2003: Adopt a new Home Care charging policy. The maximum charge for Home Care for a single person will be £35 a week. A person living on their own with savings below £11,750 with a weekly income of less than £125 will not be charged for Home Care services. The maximum total cost that any individual could pay for a complete range of non-residential services will be £154 a week. Coun Anthony, Cabinet Member for Social Services, said: „Central Government have told us that charges should be linked to people’s ability to pay. Therefore some people will pay less for the Services they receive and others will pay more. We have put a sensible upper limit on our charges, no one will be charged more than £35 for Home Care. We have also simplified our charging scheme to make it more generous for most people and easier to understand. |
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WARSOP
VALE’S NEW PASTURE Limestone landscapes contain a very diverse range of wildlife and the plans will benefit rare, nationally protected species including the Burnt Orchid and Meadow Oat Grass and wildlife like the Skylark and the Brown Hare. The former colliery restoration will also provide paddocks, tree planting areas for community use and a new cycleway/footpath linking Warsop Vale to the restored Shirebrook Tips. The local community will also benefit from the proposals, which will improve access, provide a cycle/footpath and return land to local people for their own use. Work will begin on the restoration in the New Year when weather and ground conditions permit. |
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The cadets had to use Fieldcraft skills that they have learnt at Squadron to set up their own camps, locate the enemy without being seen and make maps of that location. Once they had gathered all the information they needed, they could ‘attack and destroy’ the enemy base. No one gets hurt of course as physical contact is not allowed in the exercise. The cadets are also under close supervision with at least one member of staff within each group and other staff patrolling and monitoring the area. Civilian Instructor Graham Seddon and CWO Jamie Moore stayed with one flight while CWO Rachel Needham stayed with the other flight. Warrant Officers John Kirkland and John Wilkinson carried out the safety patrols and scored the cadets. The greatest enemy at the weekend though was the weather. It was very cold and very wet! In the picture you can see some of the cadets ringing water out of combat trousers when putting things away back at the Squadron. Parents always tell us it is difficult to get their youngsters out of bed in the morning but at Proteus it was cold enough to have them out of bed around 5am cooking their hot breakfast. On the Saturday night a camp fire was sorted by the staff to help warm them up along with a big dish of Proteus Stew followed by sponge and custard. Civilian Instructor Christine Needham did the catering while Civilian Instructor Karen Knowles and Flt Lt Paul Colley provided First Aid back up and safety support. It was the first exercise that Colin and Joe had done on their own and it made them realise how much work and organisation goes into them. All in all they did a great job and we look forward to the next one. Hopefully in dryer times!! |
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The Area Assembly, pictured above, recently presented a cheque for £1,500 to Hetts Lane Infants and Nursery School for Security Lighting.
The Area Assembly, pictured above, recently presented cheques to the value of £2,500 to Meden Vale Medical Centre for an ECG Machine to be in Warsop Health Centre. |
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The Old Man
of Legend - by
Pat Geeson The Old Man
stands before me bent by age, transcending time. Set apart from
the others he is tall and dignified, leaning heavily on a support
unaffected by the change in his surroundings. So much has changed
since I first looked on him with childish eyes enthralled by his
mystery. The world is older now, moving so quickly that change seems
a mundane inevitability. - There are no more surprises. Nothing
to make you gasp in awe, wonder at the mystery or feel honoured
to have witnessed it. The Old Man, I was born in Warsop, only a few miles from here in the corner of the living room of the house I was to leave dressed in white, carrying with me long stem red roses and countless dreams. The house stands on the top of a hill on an estate built by the NCB to house its workers and dubbed Concrete Canyon because of the concrete exteriors, each pebble dashed slab laid one on top of the other like layers of a cake. My memories of it filled with sunshine lighting up the flower filled garden. Saturday morning TV and my mother returning weary from packing veg. at Spencers Supermarket; Jacobs Club biscuits and guess the contents of the tins with no labels that led to the idle suggestion that we should maybe get a dog. Endless school holidays and projects to keep idle hands busy and busy mouths quiet; trying to make graceful ballet shoes from card and ribbon, forgetting that I had all the grace and poise of a cross-eyed Hippo. Building trolleys with my brother from scrap wood and wheels to career down the pavement screaming with the thrill of speed and danger. - A kiss for my father as he picks up his snap tin and leaves for the nightshift at Welbeck pit. Like the trolleys we built, my childhood had no brakes. It careered by and was gone, each moment spent impatient for the next. I look back to see everything has changed and wish I could return to those sun filled days to tell myself not to be so impatient. The house is still there now clad in smart brickwork, Concrete Canyon just a memory. No more pit clothes soaking in a bucket, no smell of boiled linen to feed through the mangle or singing in time to the bump and grind of the washer. No more ‘Listen with Mother’, Bri-nylon that scratched your neck and scraping ice from the inside of the bedroom window. No more fires to mend, hot ashes to take out trailing smoke and filling the house with a pungent smell or the delicious aroma of home made bread rising in the coal-fired oven. Like the industry lost to the pressures of government, all this has gone. I mourn the loss and rustling in a sun- warmed breeze the Old Man whispers soft words of comfort. I can’t remember a time when we didn’t have a car. They came and went in a variety of shapes and colours, each one remembered with fondness. A trip out was a treat, my father rousing from his slumber disturbed by the sounds of children drifting up from the street or the humidity of his bedroom on a hot summer day. Picnics at Clumber Park, walks at Rufford Abbey, blackberrying on Budby Common or simply driving there and back to see how far it was. Every trip was an adventure into a world of secrets, heavy with history and was preceded by over-exuberant preparation that spilled into the backseat of the car. We often drove the few miles into Edwinstowe along sparsely populated winding tarmac, drawing swift admonishment from the front seat as innocent games of tip-tap drifted into a minor breakout of war between my elder brother and myself. Time and distance stretching to an eternity as we stifled giggles, pressing our noses against the cool glass of the car window watching crop laden fields roll by as the reaching branches of tall trees nodded a welcome above our heads. Abandoning the car on the endless grass verge, we would make our way along little used paths through slender silver birches, tall spreading chestnuts and the stunted remains of fallen oaks. My mother smiling, my father as splendidly inscrutable as ever. Only them knowing the hidden paths to our destination - A mystery stored in memories of their past. Then as if by some magical utterance the path would end and the ground would spread out wide and empty, the grass soft and lush in the sunlight and at the centre he would look on us with timeless grace. In the dappled shadow of his branches I would help lay out our picnic on tartan rugs, and later, over bloater paste sandwiches I would recall the Tales of Robin Hood. My unquestionable belief in their reality founded on the joy at seeing familiar place names in print, I would imagine the time of legend when the tangle of trees spread far beyond comprehension. When the Old Man was younger and lent himself to be hideout from the threat of the Sheriffs men. Too afraid to risk the perilous climb I would stand in the dark painted belly overwhelmed by the aroma of wood and earth as my brother clambered upward, appearing like a fearless imp amongst the branches. I was small then and the Old Man, seemed mightier than any tree, held more magic than any book, the memory of our time together as sweet as any biscuit. Now I look on him with gratitude as the world moves around him ever changing and although he now leans a little more heavily on his support, I know that he will never change. The seasons pass and each new season brings now leaves to filter the sunlight, new fruit to grow into saplings. He is time; the self renewing perpetuation of legend, harbouring memories and creating new ones as each season passes. And though I can no longer embrace his wrinkled bark I still hold him dear as he smiles his sideways smile and looks on me with kindness. I know winter will come and that one day there will be no more winters to chill my fingers and toes, but he will remain tall and splendid. The Major Oak. - The Old Man of legend. |
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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF WARSOP The
meeting opened with President Marjorie welcoming the members and guest,
Mrs. P. McConnell. As it was World Inner Wheel Day the International
candle was lit byOverseas Chairman, Lesley Palmer. A letter of thanks has been received from Stubbin Wood Schoolfor the donation of £100, collected in lieu of Christmas cards.£50 has also been given to the waitress staff at the HostessRestaurant. The Treasurer, Pat Lyons, gave the financial report. President Majorie introduced Pam Mc Connell, a past DistrictChairman, who gave us a talk on the formation of InnerWheel and also her experiences attending the InnerWheel Conventions.] A
vote of thanks was given by Marlene Bradley. |
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Book
Review - by Tracy Measures Eight
years later and David still misses Elizabeth but is totally freaked
out when he receives an image and a message from Elizabeth on his
computer. Is she still alive? David has to find out and uncovers secrets
he could never even begin the imagine. This book will keep your gripped
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Bob
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Chimney Sweep
Brush, Vac and Parkray plus Roof Repairs Tel 01623 842544 |
30d High St, Warsop Take a look at our current range of fabrics Lots of new window designs, swags and tails, bedspreads and curtains. All made to your own requirements and fittings. Lots of new designs in nets Please ring Jean Tel: 847217 |
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A lot of Sixpences In my earliest years I lived in Church Warsop, just two fields away from Cuckney hill. I always thought of Cuckney hill as being the highest part of Warsop. When I say Warsop I mean the Parish, which includes all of the Warsops. Walk the Parish border and you can reckon on about 13 miles. Cuckney hill is a fine vista (viewpoint) and I never tire of admiring the Warsops scene when I return home from the North. Our ancient market town nestles in the Meden valley, where the old mill house stands barely 52 metres above sea level. When we look towards Cuckney hill we can be excused for thinking it is the highest point in the Parish. Although it goes up to nearly 100 metres ASL, it is not as high as Peafield Lane, near the Red Brick House, (or Forest Hill Lodge) which is 116 metres above sea level. At school we learned about the Spanish Armada. We sang about “Jolly Tars” and ships made from “hearts of oak”. I would have been more interested in history if we had been told that many of the oaks came from near our Cuckney hill. I have since learned that the fourth Duke of Portland provided oak trees from the Welbeck estate at sixpence each to make our ships. Later, the same Duke was told that he was sitting on a fortune of mineral wealth. The Duke stipulated that a colliery must not mar the view from the abbey and must not be detected from the residence of Welbeck Woodhouse. So the pit had to be sunk on the Warsop side of our hill. Hence Welbeck colliery was born. Also a stand of chestnut trees was always retained on the brow of the hill to mask any signs of industry. The Welbeck estate then received sixpence royalty for every ton of coal extracted from under the estate. Not surprisingly, Welbeck was at one time said to be one of the largest and richest estates in the country. For many years Welbeck and its abbey has had some association with the military. More than once the abbey has been the Army Northern Command headquarters and presently it houses a military college. The Ministry of Defence is now completing a purpose built military college at Woodhouse Eaves, near Loughborough. Within the next two years there will be real changes in and around Welbeck abbey. The quite strict security measures will hopefully be relaxed when all of the military pupils are settled in Leicestershire and public access to the gardens may be allowed, with possibility of functions in the ballroom. The estate was once self contained and almost totally independent. With its own waterworks, mills, gasworks – and later generating its own electricity, it was like a different country. If you happen to visit the Science Museum in Kensington, look at an old fire engine with the label “Welbeck”. Until World War II a high fence protected the main (inner) estate, with gate lodges dotted around. The metal fences went to aid the war effort but the old gate keepers remained. I look forward to Welbeck abbey being opened to the public. With its gardens and topiary, its tunnels and underground ballroom, with its ice houses, ornamental lakes and bridges there is much to see. Also wild life abounds and it is a habitat for some birds and animals not found elsewhere in our district. I am hopeful of again seeing things half-forgotten as well as being allowed new sightings. There is a building near the abbey that is now used as a warehouse. Recognised by its fancy arches that look as if they were once windows, the building is a smaller replica of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Again I understand that this building should be credited to the fourth Duke, who was also keen on skating. Skating was the real reason for the ballroom – but that is another story. Due to sale of oak trees and royalties from coal, it has been said that Welbeck estate (or even Welbeck Estates) was built on sixpences. I should think a good proportion of readers would remember the worth of a “Tanner”. Now almost all estates and large country houses need to open their doors to the public to derive some revenue. When Welbeck opens up, the entrance fee will no doubt be more than 6p. - A.Warsopian |
WHAT’S ONFriday
14th February - Because You’re Mine – this promises
to be a glitzy, glamorous and glorious Valentine’s treat for
lovers of all ages. Palace Theatre Mansfield Tel: Box Office: 01623
633133 25th & 26th February - KEN DODD Palace Theatre, Mansfield Telephone the box office 01623 633133 |
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The Credit Union
is a savings and loan co-operative -people saving together to provide
the means for affordable loans to members. The amount that you are
able to borrow is Why not call in and have a chat about what the Credit Union can do for you. For more information about Meden Money Tree Credit Union or credit unions in general you can call the Credit Union Network or the freephone line 0800 389 1162. |
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WARSOP CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU The
Citizens Advice Bureau are available fortnightly at Warsop Town Hall
from 10am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 4pm. The next sessions will be
on 2nd, 16th and 30th January 2003. We will be able to offer help
and advice on any issues or problems you have. Do you have a problem
paying your rent & council tax
Are you having problems with your landlord? If
the answer to any of the above is YES or you have any other queries:-COME
ALONG TO WARSOP TOWN HALL WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU We offer a FREE,
CONFIDENTIAL AND INDEPENDENT SERVICE AVAILABLE TO ALL. If you require
help you can also contact the bureau at: Monday
10am - 3pm Tuesday 10am - 12.30pm |
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THE
WARSOP HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP
The Warsop Hospice Support Group held their Annual Christmas Concert in December. The Malcolm Lees Ladies Choir performed songs and carols to a full house and the marvellous sum of £846 was raised for Hospice funds. During the evening a farewell presentation was made to two members of our Group – Margaret and Dennis Butler who are shortly leaving the area. The Group wish to thank everyone who have supported our events and contributed raffle prizes throughout 2002. |
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Cadets
and staff from 1208 (Warsop) Sqn, Air Training Corps, took part in
exercise ‘Midhurst’ over the weekend in the grounds of Proteus
Camp near Ollerton. Organised by Cadet Sgt Joe Middleton and Cadet
Sgt Colin Fairhurst the exercise was based around locating and ‘destroying’
an enemy base that was stopping humanitarian aid from reaching its
targeted area. 
CHEQUE
PRESENTED TO HETTS LANE INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL
MEDEN
VALE MEDICAL CENTRE RECEIVE CHEQUES
Meden
Money Tree Credit Union continues to grow. Launched in November 2001
it now has over 90 members. We have just completed the first Christmas
providing loans to members to spread the burden of the Christmas shopping
spree. 
