13th August
MISTERTON NEWS
Thursday 7 August 2025
Contact: 01427 891376
CANAL TRIPS THIS MONTH (+ pic)
Enjoy the beauty of the Canal from the water! Seth Ellis will be running return cruises from the Chequer’s Inn at Ranby on 17 August and Drakeholes return trips on 23 and 24 August. Book a one-way water taxi trip on 22 August all or part of the way between Ranby and Drakeholes, or come back on 26 August. Seth Ellis is licensed to carry up to 12 passengers. Purpose-built in 2005, she has central heating, a toilet, and a galley for serving hot and cold drinks. A large cruiser-style stern makes getting on and off the boat easy. Access to the passenger cabin is down a short flight of steps. Passengers may have a go at steering, under the supervision of the crew. From the base in Ranby, the boat is available to charter on a choice of routes. For full details, e-mail sethellis@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk for details.
PARISH COUNCIL’S NEWSLETTER
Misterton Parish Council’s summer newsletter will be dropping through letterboxes any time now. Read an update on the old school site, the new online facility called Misterton Hub – and much more. If you’ve mislaid a copy, pick up a copy from the Library.
BASSETLAW ACTION CENTRE: UPDATE
Bassetlaw Action Centre is continuing to help people in in the district. They need volunteers to help with a number of services where they will be given full training and expenses paid. The roles are:
drivers – using their own car or one of BAC’s vehicles (a wheelchair accessible vehicle or a minibus) to take people to appointments, shopping or on social visits
befrienders – creating friendships and talking regularly to people either face to face or on the phone
GOGA/Men Walk Talk Volunteers – leading walks around Idle Valley Nature Reserve and giving people a chance to talk about their mental health in a supportive environment
supported Hospital Discharge Service Volunteer – helping people who have recently been discharged from hospital to settle back home by doing odd jobs such as light cleaning or shopping or offering a short-term befriending service
administration – general administrative duties within the Retford office
Commitments can be as little as one hour a week and are structured to fit around the volunteer’s life. If you think that you might be a good match for one of these roles, or would like to ask some questions, , please call 01777 709650, e-mail enquiries@actioncentre.org.uk or visit BAC’s website (bassetlawactioncentre.org.uk).
DIARY DATES
Mondays
Poppy group, The Misterton Centre & Library, 10.00-11.30am
Yoga and Pilates class, West Stockwith Village Hall, 10.45-11.45am. £7 per session. More information: Holly on 07799 834 504
2nd Tuesday each month
Coffee morning, Church Room, 10.30am. Freshly-baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle
Wednesdays
Service of Morning Prayer, 10.00am, Misterton Parish Church
Last Wednesdays
Coffee morning, Village Hall, West Stockwith, 10.00am. Proceeds go to the Village Hall
Thursdays
Coffee Morning, Misterton Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am
Mobile community shop, 10.30am – 12 noon, outside the Parish Church
2nd Thursday each month
Book Club, Misterton Library, 3.00-4.00pm. Share your interest in reading with other like-minded people
1st Saturday each month
Men’s Breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together and talk about anything and everything!
2nd Saturday each month
Family craft session, Misterton Library, 10.00am-12 noon
Saturday 16 August
Big Market Day, Retford, with Farmers, Craft, and traditional markets, 8.30am to 1.00pm – and Punch & Judy entertainment for children
Sunday 17 August
Holy Communion, Gringley Church, 9.30am
Seth Ellis will be running return cruises from the Chequer’s Inn at Ranby and Drakeholes return trips on 23 and 24 August. Book a one-way water taxi trip on 22 August all or part of the way between Ranby and Drakeholes, or come back on 26. E-mail sethellis@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk for details
Wednesday 20 August
Morning Worship, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00-11.00am
Thursday 21 August.
Event to support the Summer Reading Challenge, Misterton Library, 2.30—4.30pm. Games, crafts, and meeting magical creatures found in everyone's garden
Monday 25 August
Exhibition of 1000 years of Misterton and West Stockwith history, Methodist Hall, 10.00am-6.00pm
Saturday 13 September
Annual Ride & Stride around local churches. Entry forms in Misterton and West Stockwith parish churches
Saturday 20 September
Big cheese festival, Retford, with Mr Mouse stilt-walker, Hathersage Brass Band, and prize draw
Writing course, West Stockwith Parish Church, 1.00-3.00pm. Contact Anthony (07762 484 986) to book
WEST STOCKWITH NEWS
Thursday 7 August 2025
Contact: 01427 891376
CREATIVE WRITING COURSE
St Mary’s Church, West Stockwith, is hosting a guided, life-writing session on Saturday 20 September, 1.00-3.00pm. The session will help participants explore their memories, one at a time. Write about your life, exercise your creativity, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of expressive writing. Get help on how to structure your personal stories. The session leader is West Stockwith resident, Anthony Cropper, who teaches on the MA Creative Writing course at Nottingham Trent University. The event will be suitable for writers of all levels aged 16+.
Though the course is free, funded through the National Lottery by Arts Council England, there is a nominal charge of £5 to cover refreshments and costs with all proceeds to the church fund. Contact Anthony (07762 484 986) to book a place.
BASSETLAW ACTION CENTRE: UPDATE
Bassetlaw Action Centre is continuing to help people in in the district. They need volunteers to help with a number of services where they will be given full training and expenses paid. The roles are:
drivers – using their own car or one of BAC’s vehicles (a wheelchair accessible vehicle or a minibus) to take people to appointments, shopping or on social visits
befrienders – creating friendships and talking regularly to people either face to face or on the phone
GOGA/Men Walk Talk Volunteers – leading walks around Idle Valley Nature Reserve and giving people a chance to talk about their mental health in a supportive environment
supported Hospital Discharge Service Volunteer – helping people who have recently been discharged from hospital to settle back home by doing odd jobs, such as light cleaning or shopping or offering a short-term befriending service
administration – general administrative duties within the Retford office.
Commitments can be as little as one hour a week and are structured to fit around the volunteer’s life. If you think that you might be a good match for one of these roles, or would like to ask some questions, please call 01777 709650, e-mail enquiries@actioncentre.org.uk or visit BAC’s website (bassetlawactioncentre.org.uk).
DIARY DATES
Mondays
Yoga and Pilates class, Village Hall, 10.45-11.45am. £7 per session. More information: Holly on 07799 834 504
2nd Tuesday each month
Coffee morning, Church Room, Misterton, 10.30am. Freshly baked goodies—and friendly faces! £2 plus raffle
Wednesdays
Service of Morning Prayer, 10.00am, Misterton Parish Church
Last Wednesdays
Coffee morning, Village Hall, West Stockwith, 10.00am. Proceeds go to the Village Hall
Thursdays
Coffee Morning, Misterton Methodist Hall, 10.00-11.00am
Mobile community shop, 10.30am – 12 noon, outside Misterton Parish Church
2nd Thursday each month
Book Club, Misterton Library, 3.00-4.00pm
Last Thursdays
Bingo, Village Hall, 7.00pm
1st Saturday each month
Men’s Breakfast, Haxey Gate Inn, 10.00am. Chance for chaps to get together and talk about anything and everything!
2nd Saturday each month
Family craft session, Misterton Library, 10.00am-12 noon
Saturday 16 August
Big Market Day, Retford, with Farmers, Craft, and traditional markets, 8.30am to 1.00pm – and Punch & Judy entertainment for children
Sunday 17 August
Holy Communion, Gringley Church, 9.30am
Seth Ellis will be running return cruises from the Chequer’s Inn at Ranby and Drakeholes return trips on 23 and 24 August. Book a one-way water taxi trip on 22 August all or part of the way between Ranby and Drakeholes, or come back on 26. E-mail sethellis@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk for details
Wednesday 20 August
Morning Worship, Misterton Parish Church, 10.00-11.00am
Thursday 21 August.
Event to support the Summer Reading Challenge, Misterton Library, 2.30—4.30pm. Games, crafts, and meeting magical creatures found in everyone's garden
Monday 25 August
Exhibition of 1000 years of Misterton and West Stockwith history, Methodist Hall, Misterton, 10.00am-6.00pm
Saturday 13 September
Annual Ride & Stride around local churches. Entry forms in Misterton and West Stockwith parish churches
Saturday 20 September
Big cheese festival, Retford, with Mr Mouse stilt-walker, Hathersage Brass Band, and prize draw, from 8.30am
Writing course, West Stockwith Parish Church, 1.00-3.00pm. Contact Anthony (07762 484 986) to book