Vol 50.

EASTER 2011

SOUTH SCARLE WEBSITE UP and RUNNING

Mike Bossart has served as Parish Clerk for several years now but, owing to other commitments, he his standing down from the post at Mays Parish Annual General Meeting. As we go to press, noone has come forward to take on this task. We are appealing to all you Scarlians who are dedicated to making our village such a great place in which to live to consider whether YOU could be the person to fill the vacancy. If you are interested and would like more information please contact Mike at the Hazels or David Clarke (Chairman) at Hall Farm House.

EDITORS: Roy Turner, Hall Barn, Main Street : 01636 894009 Kate Murrell, The Retreat, Amos Lane: 01636 893402 Please support THE SCARLIAN by contributing your news and views!

E MAIL: ScarlianNews@aol.com

What a an awful blot on our village, the countryside and the environment!
On Sunday 16th January Colin and I walked up the Collingham Road as far as Hill Farm. Fortunately, we had a couple of plastic bags in our pockets. As the first photo shows we filled the first bag on the way up, but the second bag was not big enough to collect the rubbish on the other side of the road as we returned to South Scarle. There were:3 glass bottles 14 plastic bottles 44 cans a high proportion high energy drinks (are these from cyclists/walkers/joggers?) Innumerable cigarette, sweet and crisp packets

A wheelbarrow full
The following weekend, Saturday 22nd we returned to finish off the verge we had not managed the weekend before. The photo below shows the quantity of rubbish we collected in a wheelbarrow this time! There were:4 glass bottles 8 plastic bottles 2 large plastic containers#31 cans 1 car tyre A bundle of small planks of wood Numerous cigarette sweet and crisp packets All this in under half a mile, and much more in the ditch, which we did not venture into as we were not wearing suitable footwear for that. What a disgrace.

Judy Muirhead
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From the Editors desk

Here we are with another issue of The Scarlian which we hope you will enjoy reading. A big Thank You to all who have contributed and shown their support. I have been busy working on creating a WEBSITE for the village and I am pleased to say that I have made some progress recently. It is still in the early stages yet but I have already received some favourable comments. I would like all Scarlians to take a look and please send me an E Mail from the website to share with me some of your views...favourable or unfavourable as the case may be. Constructive criticism and input will be gratefully received.

THE WINNING TEAM with OLLIE Kate, Stephen, Anita and Ian Jim and Jan Raynor, Stella Fryer, Marge

The Retreat Perpetual Challenge Equestrian Trophy Music Quiz 2011

was held earlier this year at The Retreat If you have any items you would like hosted and arranged by Quizmaster Ollie me to include I would be glad to receive and assisted by Kate on refreshment them.information, photographs, videos duties A fun time was had by all as etc. members of the opposing teams racked Roy Turner their brains to answer the fiendish questions on a wide variety of musical topics. Competition was fierce but in the end Anitas team emerged as winners! Runners-Up are pictured below.

WWW.SOUTHSCARLE.ORG
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Trish, Peggy, Roy, Jacquie DeBerry, Anne Gerry and Chris Rees

Have a Go And Make A Difference!

PLEASE come and help us out at the Oxfam Books and Music on Cartergate in Newark. We need reliable people of any age and experience to give us a hand with sorting, pricing and researching donations - and even finding them in the first place. If you can handle a computer, we need you to help us sell on the internet, too. If you have a creative flair, we could use your talents for window displays. And if you are interested in music, the manager, Kate, really needs you to work with her, pricing and researching LPs,and CDs from every genre you can think of -- especially pop, rock ,soul and country/folk. Were also looking for someone to handle our classical music donations - possibly a musician with a little time to spare. Someone with an interest in sheet music would also be appreciated. No day is ever the same at our shop and its a great place to come if you want company. The team at the moment is made up of all ages and both sexes, and include retirees, students and Duke of Edinburgh youngsters. Many members of our team have discovered valuable items, both books and music. Ironically, one of the most valuable recently was a book concerning nuclear waste which was sold to a university in Japan for 300. We already have someone from South Scarle working with the academic and religious books. She comes on a Thursday morning from 9am to1pm. She enjoys herself , (at least, thats what she says), has made lots of new friends and has helped us find some expensive books which have consequently been sold on the Oxfam Online shop. Another is waiting for auction at Bonhams; its an early 20th century signed book on fly-fishing containing hundreds of rare flies. It has been valued at 1000.00. Come and see what you can find!

Please ring either of these numbers if you feel that you could give any time to Oxfam: 01636 705851-Shop 01636 893402-Kate Murrell
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SAXILBY STROLLERS PAY US A VISIT

Saxilby Strollers are a walking group and were formed as part of the West
Lindsey Walk for Health initiative. Two weeks ago their itinerary brought them from North Scarle to South Scarle where they stopped off for a rest on the village green and a look around the Farm Shop for provisions. The groups walks are generally between four and six miles - the idea is to enjoy good healthy exercise by taking a walk which is not too tiring and can be completed by people of all ages. They have a programme of walks throughout the year which includes morning and evening walks, with picnic walks lasting all day. The size of the group varies between 8 and 30+ walkers; a lot depends on the length and the weather conditions. All walks are Risk Assessed for insurance purposes.

GARAGE SALES RAISE 730.00

Once again Scarlians rallied round, cleared out their glory-holes and lofts, and made the recent GARAGE SALES a great success, raising 730.55p The weather was warm and sunny, and the event attracted bargain-hunters from far and wide. Scheduled to start at 10am, stallholders and helpers were forced to hurry to bring out their goodies to catch the dealers who always arrive around 8am looking for the best offerings. There were eight Sales: Connie Noble assisted by Beryl and Neil; Blaise Thomas and friends on Washtub Lane; Anita and Stephen Clements; Judy Muirhead and Florence Baldwin; Steve and Mary Finn; Jean and Nigel Ashley with Susan Monro and Linda Molineaux; Judith Thorpe with Sandra and Leo Smalley; Brian and Elaine Leak with John and Lyn Broughton. Thanks to all and special thanks to Brian Leak who worked so hard to make the event a success.

BRITISH LEGION 90th ANNIVERSARY

Many of you may already be aware that this year is the 90th anniversary of the founding of that splendid institution The Royal British Legion. The Legion are hoping to raise 90,000,000 to mark this milestone in their history. One of the ways they can be helped to achieve this target is by taking up their suggestion of holding a great Poppy Party over the weekend of 11th/12th June. However, here in the village we already have an event planned, a Cheese and Wine Party to be held at The Hall and hosted by Eric and Rosemary Johnson-Sabine. It would be pointless, therefore, to try and hold two parties over the same weekend so Rosemary has generously agreed to allow me to distribute special packs which will provide the opportunity, for anyone who so wishes, to make a donation at a later date to the R.B.L.. These packs will be available on tables and at various points in the garden. PLEASE do NOT offset any contributions against consumption of fine wine!! Our village needs as much support as possible, as does the Legion. I hope that both causes will benefit from Scarlian generosity. Peter Weston-Davies
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After reading Vulcan 607 by Rowland White (chosen by Lynn: Scored,7/10) we were told to expect a surprise when we met at Anitas house for the evening. The tension had built to such a level that we had convinced ourselves that Anita had ordered a fly past from RAF Waddington. What actually happened was that John Laycock, Station Commander at RAF Waddington during the Falkland War, came along to talk to us about the writing of the book and his insights into the Falklands war. Prior to John appearing, we had mixed reactions to the book - too much resemblance to a technical manual, not enough character development, not enough info. on the Falklands residents, too muddled, too many names. However we also had a few members who really enjoyed the book and appreciated the explanations and descriptions of the planes and the intricacies of refuelling in mid air. John Laycock was an engaging and charming character and gave a fascinating talk. He told us that the Vulcan had been named 607 after the number of the Grantham - Waddington road. He knew the Author, who was only 11 years old when the Falklands battle took place. It was the first war to receive so much media attention and it stayed in his mind. When he later became a publisher and editor for Penguin books, he was determined to write about the role of the Vulcan in the Falkland battle. He described the plane cockpit as though he had been a pilot all of his life, in fact, he only ever sat in one once - at Newark air museum! John Laycock brought everything that we had read to life and we found much more meaning to the book. John is pictured right with the group. Cold Shoulder by Linda La Plante (chosen by Florence: Scored 5/10) Overall, this book was not well received. It was considered to be quite a visual story- ideal for a TV drama (which it became). Marge hated it and found it poorly written and distasteful. Tonia could not care about any of the characters and didnt enjoy it. On the other hand, Alex loved it and thought it was true to life. Lyn thought it started as a cracking story but the plot got too muddled in the middle, and Anne could not put the book down but found it forgettable. Overall rather light weight. (Continued on Page 9)
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Miss Garnets Angel by Sally Vickers (chosen by Susan: Scored 7/10) was a completely different experience from Vulcan 607! Set in Venice, the story concerns a spinster of a certain age who, on the death of her close friend, behaves totally out of character and goes to live in Venice. Her spiritual and worldly awakening are the theme and run concurrently with the story of Tobias, who eventually becomes her guardian angel. Most agreed that the writing style was quite good but some thought the plot was muddled with two stories running together. Florence thought this book was the best she had read so far and very much enjoyed the spiritual essence of the story. Anne had done her usual thorough research and discovered that this had become a cult book. She found out a lot of interesting information about Tobias the Guardian Angel, and the meeting continued with discussions about religion and out of the world experiences with/without angels. This book seems to touch a chord with the reader or else leaves you quite cold. Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day by Winifred Watson (chosen by Anita: Scored 7/10) A frivolous, frothy little adult fairy story. Described by Tricia as a light sparkling wine. Set in the late 1930s, it conveys the feel of that period immediately before the war. It also concerns a spinster of a certain age - and, rather interestingly, was a complete contrast to the last book (set in the 1990s). Because it is set in an earlier period, it highlights the extreme difficulties encountered by an unmarried working class woman living in the world as it was then, only 60 years earlier. The fear of poverty and the work house were uppermost in Miss Pettigrews mind. The lifestyles of the rich and beautiful young women whose lives she accidentally entered were also fraught with peril; they were on a mission to marry rich gentlemen, and in the meantime were happy to live off men and call themselves entertainers. Peoples attitude to the cinema as an escape from the harsh realities of a country on the brink of war is shown in Miss Pettigrews constant comparison of the characters she meets in this glamorous fantasy world. The book was illustrated throughout with lovely sketches and most of us enjoyed the rags-to-riches story. There were a couple of interesting observations which may have shown attitudes to Jews fleeing Europe at that time and a curious incident involving cocaine, (which Miss Pettigrew threw away!) but apart from that most of us enjoyed it as a light period piece. We have all been enjoying our meetings and find that our following discussions cover all aspects of life (and death!) The next meeting will be a film evening at Janes. We will be watching a film about the Vulcan and Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. We will take up the Scarle Book Clubs challenge to read Gormenghast and we challenge them to read Vulcan 605!
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Getting ready for Newark Show

If you check out South Scarle on the Police.UK website Crime Map, youll discover that a grand total of one crime was committed in the village during February. That may or may not refer to the disappearance of the double fivebar gates from the Plot Lane side of the field at The Retreat on Amos Lane. Not exactly the crime of the century, but very annoying, somewhat worrying and potentially dangerous. Dave and Lyn Betts are busy rearing (and fattening) their four lambs which were born on December 10th 2010. Billy and Stuart (named after Stuart, their next-door neighbour) and Scott (named after the vet who delivered him) are rams, while the fourth lamb is an ewe, Rosey, named after their daughter-in-law Sarah Rosalinda who came over with son Jonny at Christmas. The theft -- during the night of Sunday February 13th and Monday February 14th -- allowed Jacqui Dippers horse Tiger to escape and head off along Amos Lane towards her old home, Morganna. There. she was cornered and recaptured, thanks to the help of Richard, who raised the alarm at 7am, Helen who led her home, and Steven who safeguarded her progress with his car. If the horse had got out onto a busier road, there could have been a nasty accident. But that clearly didnt occur to, or concern, the thieves. The message: if you see anyone behaving suspiciously - particularly if theyre driving a lowloader -- note down the registration number and tell the police. In the meantime, the gap has been fenced; no point in giving the toe-rags a second bite at the cherry. Because they really WILL steal anything. We are feeding them up to get them ready for the Newark Show in May, says Dave. The rams are doing well but Rosey looks like a miniature - well under half size for her age. I have just started walking them on a halter for the show; it is early days, but things seem to be going well. All the lambs are named after the first person to visit when they are born. Meanwhile, Dave has promised to let us all know how they get on at the Show and whether they achieve any success. We wish him and Lyn all the best and look forward to hearing the result.

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RETURN TO TRADITIONAL HEDGES IN SCARLE

Along part of Amos Lane and Plot Lane, you can now see hundreds of plastic tubes containing little tree cuttings. This is because local farmer, Michael Chennells, has kept his word to replant some of the roadside hedges bordering his fields. He hopes to provide a habitat similar to the original roadside hedges in the area that were removed on Government initiatives in the 60s and 70s. The request originally came from Kate and Ollie at The Retreat, who were concerned about crop spray being blown onto their kitchen windows. Michael is planting a local mix of native plants, matching what has historically been grown for hedgerows in this area: Hawthorn - 75% Hazel - 8% Field Maple - 8% Dog Rose - 2% Dogwood - 3% Guelder Rose - 3% Spindle - 1% For the first two years the hedges must be kept weed-free; after that, they look after themselves. In the meantime, the plastic guards around the trees are to protect them from rabbits. It requires much expertise to plant and grow hedges successfully, so Michael coopted Mark Vigrass of Kelston, North Lincs, who is an expert in all hedging and fencing matters. His team will also be planting in-fills along the roadside between North and South Scarle. Since the mistakes of the 60s and 70s, scientists and naturalists have discovered just how valuable hedges are to us. Among the wildlife that thrives in the hedgerow environment are voles, dormice, hedgehogs (naturally), stag beetles, bumble bees, butterflies - and, somewhat bizarrely, bats, which use hedges as navigation aids to fly between roosting sites. (Thank you, Wikipedia). Many bird species, too, love a good hedge - among them blue tit, great tit, wren, robin , chaffinch, dunnock, yellowhammer and whitethroat. And anyone walking around this end of the village will be familiar with the woosh and squawk of the ground-nesting grey partridge as it makes its hasty exit from the bottom of a hedge. Enough of the natural history lesson. Our thanks to the Chennels for reviving such a valuable and endangered tradition.
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In 1989, the Parochial Church Council instituted the restoration as the bells could no longer be rung safely as a peal. The Southwell Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers undertook technical advisory work throughout and carried out, with no charge, the dismantling and re-erection of the bells. The Parish raised a major contribution to the total cost (6,200) by holdinjg a village open day on 9th July in the same year and a summer dance on 7th July in 1990. A gift was made by Mrs. A .Reeve in memory of her husband, George Herbert Reeve, who was a former Churchwarden. The remaining costs were met with grants from The Council for the Care Of Churches, the Historic Churches Preservation Trust, Nottinghamshire Rural Community Council, the Sharpe Trust, South Scarle Parish Meeting and the Southwell Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers. The factory work was contracted to John Taylor & Co. of Loughborough and transportation of the bells to and from the bell founders was provided by Philip Clements. The Peal is tuned to F/sharp and was re-hung with new fittings, restoration being completed by September 1990.

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Philip Clements supervises loading of the bells for transportation to Loughborough.

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South Scarle Book Club

Over the last few months we have read a good assortment of books as you will see below. The club is still fulfilling our expectations of encouraging us to read books, and subjects, we wouldnt normally consider. Our evenings continue to be stimulated not just by our reading material, but also by our refreshments encouraging lively debate sprinkled with another essential ingredient gossip! Canvey Island, James Runcie The story started promisingly, with an account of the dreadful floods which overtook Canvey Island in the 1950s. The main character felt that the loss of his mother affected his future life. This did not, however, excuse his weak character and treatment of those who loved him. The short chapters moved from one to another, which became their voice, but this was irritating to some readers. There was too much reminiscence and an unsatisfactory ending. Scores: Wine Book - 2.5

Fortunes Rocks, Anita Shreve The novel is set around 1900 and tells of the illicit affair between 15 year old Olympia Biddeford and John Haskell, a man almost three times her age, who is married with three children. Olympia first meets him at a dinner party given by her father, where they are instantly attracted to each other and fall in love. Finding it increasingly difficult to keep away from each other, the couple are driven to taking greater risks, which ultimately lead to devastating consequences. The novel is set in New England and also gives an interesting insight into the living conditions of immigrants working in the cotton mills at this time. Some members of the group found the book slow at the beginning, but others enjoyed it all the way through. Scores: Wine Book - 2.5

If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things, Jon McGregor This book was loved by some and hated by others; therefore we have two contrasting reviews! Member 1 I found this very difficult to get into, it seemed to stutter from page to page and unfortunately did not hold my attention. Suffice it to say I did not finish the book Member 2 The book is peopled by those who live on a street where lives are separate but acutely observed and eventually are drawn together. The imagery is vividly poetic especially as the book reaches its climax when time seems momentarily suspended then moves inexorably to the Event. The reader is never sure exactly what this Event will be as there are several possibilities and it is, finally, something unsuspected. The writing captures that and the minutiae of peoples lives with great clarity. Scores: Wine Book - 2.9
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SOUTH SCARLE BOOK CLUB

A View from the Bridge, Arthur Miller This is a play and is set in New Yorks Brooklyn Harbour in the late 1940s. It explores how people behave and react to the world around them especially when they find themselves in situations which threaten to overwhelm and defeat them. Some members found it a rewarding read, but others found the play format spoilt their enjoyment. Scores: Wine Book - 2.9

The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Moshin Hamid This taut monologue takes place in a caf as daylight fades to night. It explores Western and Islamic values from the perspective of a Muslim who strove for and achieved success in America integrating fully with the American way of life only to be shunned after 9/11. It reveals how events are perceived in the light of Islamic attitudes and culture. Throughout, there is a subtle build up of threat and uncertainty as the American listener becomes aware of how little understanding he has of the country in which he finds himself. A good read. Scores: Wine Book - 3.3

The Armies, Evelio Rosero The member was somewhat concerned that they had chosen a book on voyeurism. However, the further they got into the book the more they wanted to read it. The background is one of civil war and, as the story progresses, it becomes somewhat worrying and disturbing as it seems to mirror what was/is happening in many areas of the world. It has no happy ending, indeed very much the opposite. I'm glad I completed the book and would like to read further works of the author, they said. Scores: Wine Book - 2.5

Friends of St Helenas Churchyard 2011

The third season of the Churchyard Gardening Group kicks off this years calendar on Thursday 14th April. We meet at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month, and spend two hours weeding, edging, strimming, enjoying the company and having a laugh. Tea-breaks are plentiful. If it rains we meet anyway and spend the two hours indoors with a cuppa and/or a glass of wine! If you have some time to spare come and join us all are welcome. For details contact Linda on 892007.
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PARISH NEWS FROM MICHAEL BOSSART

SOUTH SCARLE PARISH MEETING
February 2011 Dog fouling
At our last parish meeting concern was expressed about the increase of dog fouling on the pavements of South Scarle. The meeting decided that a note should be delivered to each household to highlight this issue. Relevant extracts of a note released by Collingham Parish Council are reproduced below. there are still some irresponsible dog walkers who do not clean up after their dogs have fouled the pavements or grass verges. If caught, this can lead to a hefty fine (up to 1000 if taken to court or a 50 on the spot ticket). If your dog fouls the ground whilst on or off the lead, it is your responsibility to clear it up. Not seeing your dog fouling is not an excuse. Dog mess, if bagged, can be put in your green bin. Please ensure that we keep South Scarle clean and healthy for everyone especially the children. I can report that three grit bins have now been installed ..not much good for this year but will be handy if we have another hard winter like the one we have just endured.

Standing down as Clerk

I will be standing down from the office of Clerk at the next AGM in early May, I did give notice of this happening at the 2010 AGM. So far, no-one has come forward to accept the position. Help!

Quite a few of you will have noticed the arrival of the fire engine at The Hazels a few weeks ago. We had a chimney fire but the good news is that the Collingham boys arrived within 5 minutes of the 999 call! They did a splendid job. Well done!
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JAMIE FINN,

of Main Street, has recently attended auditions for acceptance into two prestigious drama schools, Three weeks ago he travelled to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London where, together with 100 applicants that same day, he performed two pieces of Shakespeare and a contemporary monologue. He was called back in the afternoon with 30 others and is waiting to hear further. He also attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow for similar auditions. Though he is keen to start an acting career by entering a drama school, Jamie has other options if he is not accepted by one at present. Subject to achieving the required grades (AAB) he has already received offers on drama and theatre courses from Exeter, Royal Holloway and Goldsmith Universities. He is keeping busy with one of his passions, that of song writing. He has recently posted a video on YouTube performing one of his songs Conscience Free MP about the politicians expenses scandal, and he tells us there are more to follow. You can hear the song at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFhbEOa5OyU&feature=youtu.be

MARATHON MAN

TOM

JOHNSON-SABINE, son of Eric and

Rosemary at The Hall, took part in the LONDON MARATHON at the weekend. He was running to raise money for OSTEOPOROSIS 2000. Osteporosis is a cause that I have come to learn more about over the course of my training and is one of the most common diseases to effect people in this country, says Tom. One in every two women over the age of 50, and one in every five men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture, and it can also even occur in teenagers and children. The charity, Osteoporosis 2000, helps to provide support to sufferers and their carers, and raise awareness about osteoporosis, its consequences and available treatments. I am extremely proud to be representing them.

Tom just seconds after finishing his 26.2 mile marathon run. He completed the course in 4h.10m.

In spite of the hot conditions, Tom managed a respectable time of just over four hours as the gruelling conditions took their toll on many runners. His target was to raise 2,500 but at the last count he had reached nearly 3000. WELL DONE TOM!
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March the 21st

Almond and Plum are are showing colours Now that Winter, the coldest for a Hundred years has passed. Nature has culled the weak and The exotic, leaving woodland Favourites to flourish, White, pale yellow, purple Amid newly grown grass. In garden beds, bulbs, safe Underground when blanketed With snow, are thrusting Hollow stems into the light, Keeping their lips shut Tight a little longer, Not quite daring to open Nor share their green Perfume just yet. Foraged twigs are woven into Snug brown cups, bedded with Autumns leaves, hair , feathers, And hidden deep in the thorn hedge Now sporting leaves of bread and cheese. The temperature rises, Days begin to lengthen, At last, the Spring is here, Time now to forget the Winter and look ahead To the glorious days to come. Tina Paris
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Nick and Jane Fairhurst

have been married for 11years this month after meeting whilst Nick was working in Cardiff where Jane lived at the time. Nick is a local lad and lived in Carlton on Trent and Cromwell as a child. His grandmother, Daisy Johnson, was the district nurse at Collingham in the 60s and 70s. Jane is originally from Pontefract West Yorkshire. Nick is the Director of the engineering business he set up with his business partner 5 yrs ago and works on construction sites around the UK. Jane is the Finance Manager of the company, working at offices in Northgate, Newark. At the moment they are trying to juggle work commitments and the major task of extensive renovations to their home in Washtub Lane. They have a son, Harrison John Fairhurst, who is nine years old and is a pupil at Coddington primary school. He plays at Newark rugby club and is also a member of Newark swimming club; he also does kick boxing with his mum. Jane has recently passed her black belt at the kick-boxing class she attends and has just started teaching a female-only class at Magnus School on Tuesday evenings. She also assists with childrens classes on Wednesday nights at Barn by Road School. Her other hobbies (how does she find the time?) are making silver and beaded jewellery, and photography. Kayaking & cycling are two of Nicks favourite pastimes. He also does Reiki healing and is studying and developing Mediumship. He has two older daughters, Hannah, who is 21 who is studying International business Studies at Bristol University, and eighteen-year-old Natalie who is just coming to the end of her 6th form studies in Kendal - she hopes to take up accountancy. The couple have a two-year-old Great Dane called MONTY who is already better known in the village than his owners, and three cats: 14-year-old tortoiseshell and white Gemma, Theo, a 13-year-old ginger tabby, and Cole, a three-year-old grey tabby. We are pleased to welcome them to South Scarle and wish them health and stamina - they will need both - as they tackle their many renovation jobs!

100 CLUB Fund-raiser! See Page 21 for details.

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It may come as a surprise to some of you to hear how ancient and honorable is the post of Church Warden. The Office had emerged into recognition by thirteenth century and two hundred years later the Wardens were chosen annually in the Parish Meeting , which all parishioners could attend and have a voice in that election. This remains so to the present day. The significance of the post was that elected wardens were both guardians of parochial morals and trustees of the churchs goods. The latter of these two responsibilities still holds good. The former has fortunately fallen by the wayside. Possession of both church and churchyard is jointly vested with the incumbent (Vicar) and the wardens. As such, they have the right to prevent entry in certain circumstances. All movable furniture ad ornaments are in the legal ownership of the wardens but they must not remove, or allow to be removed, any objects without a Faculty, an exception being to replace any article that is worn out.

A Punishable Offence
Wardens have a duty to inspect the fabric of the church annually and to record information about the building, its contents and its land and to present a report of these findings annually to the Annual General Meeting; all such information has to be recorded in the churchs inventory, Terrier and Log-book. It might be as well to be aware that a warden can remove anybody making a disturbance during a Service. Also that riotous, violent or indecent behavior in church, churchyard or burial ground is a punishable offence. Churchwardens are Bishops Officers, admitted each year at his or the Archdeacons Visitation where they are reminded of their duties and responsibilities. So, for seven centuries, the Office of a Churchwarden has, in essence, remained the same.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

The Annual General Meeting of the Church Council was held in the Parish Room on Wednesday 23rd March. ANNE ACKROYD, who has been Churchwarden for the past 21 years has stepped down and she was presented with a bouquet of flowers as a gesture of thanks for all her hard work during that time. She will stay on as a member of the PCC and will continue her work with the Deanery Synod. Her successor is JUDY MUIRHEAD. Officers re-elected were: JOHN BROUGHTON (Vice-Chairman), FLORENCE BALDWIN (Churchwarden and Secretary), BRIAN LEAK (Treasurer).
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Below is the architects plan for the alterations to the existing Parish Room showing the provision of a new kitchen and disabled toilet facilities. It is hoped that work on this first stage of the scheme (second stage is to remove the central pews in the Church to provide a space for village activities) will commence later this year.

ST. HELENA, SOUTH SCARLE, 100 CLUB

A 100 CLUB to help raise funds for the refurbishment of the Parish Room is being planned, as follows: 25.per number/ticket/per year..4 draws per year..Each draw having 4 prizes - 1 x 100, 1 x 50, 2 x 25. It is hoped the Club will be up and running by June. CONTACT: F.BALDWIN, Telephone 892056.
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JOURNEY BOOKING DETAILS

As you will see from the BUS SCHEDULE on the back page of THE SCARLIAN, all bus journeys for SOUTH SCARLE are marked with a P ( signifying calls by phone booking) which means that the bus trip has to be booked in advance..SEE BELOW.

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