NEWS


Book/Jigsaw Exchange – Easter Boost

It's the Saturday Cafe at The Old School on Saturday.

The photos from last month (below) show how popular this event has become.

See the poster on the Events page for full details of this Saturday's offerings – which inludes Hot Cross Buns.


Book Exchange
Book Exchange

The shelves of the book/jigsaw exchange will contain further new books and jigsaws following an influx of donations.

In addition, a special effort has been made to stock more for children, and it is pleasing to report that villagers have donated both books and jigsaws over recent weeks.

Children might welcome the opportunity to enjoy a "real" activity instead of one on a screen: so might parents and grandparents.


See you on Saturday.


Hilary


Book Exchange
Book Exchange
Book Exchange
Book Exchange

Cropwell Bishop Litter Pickers News ..

Litter pickers

Lisa Newbold who is our local Cropwell Bishop Co-op pioneer for groups in our community has been allocated some Easter eggs from the Co-op to give out to local groups and individuals who are working within our village to keep it looking at its best.

The Cropwell Bishop Litter Picking group has been given an Easter egg to give to someone in the village who loves litter picking and wants to make the village look tidy.

We are delighted to say that our egg has been awarded to Olivia Humphreys to thank her for all the litter picking she has done around the village over the past year with the help of her Grandmother Janine Dabell.

When Olivia was asked why she litter picked she replied that it was to look after the environment and the wildlife.

Here is Olivia our little Star litter picker pictured with her Mum Chloe and Grandmother Janine being presented with her Easter egg by Lisa.

On behalf of the Cropwell Bishop Litter picking group we would all like to thank Lisa Newbold and Cropwell Bishop Co-op and especially Olivia for all the litter she has picked to help keep Cropwell Bishop litter free.

Thank you.


Godfrey Allison
Cropwell Bishop Litter Pickers


Quiz Joy

Last night it was The Easter Quiz at The Old School and, judging by these photos, everyone had a great time!

Photos by Mel Stanley


Quiz
Quiz
Quiz
Quiz

Cropwell Bishop Litter Pickers Today

Spring cleaning the Old A46, the creamery parking space and the island.

Great team work as usual.


Mel Stanley


Litter pickers
Litter pickers
Litter pickers

Barbie comes to Cropwell cinema

In line with the Barbie theme the filmgoers were asked to come wearing something pink.

Hats, scarfs, jumpsuits, sweaters, blouses, bow ties and jackets could all be seen.

One ‘Ken’ even had beautifully manicured pink fingernails!


Barbie
Cropwell’s very own Barbie & Ken before the jacket was auctioned off

So why did people dress up?

The event was dedicated to raising awareness and money for breast cancer. To that end it was a great success – a total of £ 160 was raised.

The film was fun too.

Why not come and join us for our next film ‘One Life’ on Friday 19th April.


Gerry Humphries
Entertainment Committee


Barbie
Barbie

Cropwell Bishop Book Exchange

Are you planning a clear-out of books no longer wanted by your children? If so, we would appreciate any donations for the Book Exchange at the monthly Saturday Cafe at The Old School.

We have plenty of books for adults, but hardly any for children and would appreciate any donations.

Thank you


Hilary Jarrow
email: amjarrow@mac.com


Sat Cafe
Book/Jigsaw Exchange at the Saturday Cafe in February

Winner of 'It's in the News' Quiz

It was the Parish Council Meeting this evening. The winner of the 'In the News' Quiz, which appeared in the January edition of Cropwell Bishop News, was drawn from the pile of correct entries.

And the winner is .... Pat Metcalf.

She will receive a £20 voucher, donated by the Parish Council, for use at Gary Jowett's Butchers.


Tony Jarrow


Sunset

There was a colourful sunset yesterday evening and John Hallam magaged to take this photo before it faded away.

It was also a good night for seeing the Aurora too, apparantly. I looked out several times duing the night but didn't spot anything – did you?


Tony Jarrow


sky

Karen (from Newton) keeps Tom Cruise safe!

Did you know that a woman from Newton was responsible for keeping Tom Cruise safe during his big stunt in the latest Mission Impossible film?

Karen Saunders was the lead parachute rigger on the film which has been awarded for the stunt which sees Cruise launch a motorcycle off a mountain.

In the photo below, Karen is front-left (wearing glasses); Tom Cruise is 3rd from right.

Thanks to Laura Hampton of 'Skydive Langar' for supplying this information. Laura and Karen both work at Skydive Langar.


Tony Jarrow


Tom Cruise

Cropwell Day Trippers

Day Trip

Remembering Judy

Judy Thomas was Chair of the Gardening Club from its formation in 2008 and for the following 10 years. Last year, Judy died following a long illness.

This morning, members of the Gardening Club planted two rose bushes in her memory in the flower garden beside the entrance to The Old School.

For the many villagers who knew her, seeing them bloom this summer will be a reminder of Judy's smiling face, neverending optimism, flower planting around The Old School and The Turn, and her presention of prizes at The Village Show.

If the memory brings a smile to their face, then it will all have been worthwhile.


Tony Jarrow


Rose Planting
Rose Planting

Looking forward Saturday Cafe

Tomorrow is the last Saturday of the month and that can mean only one thing – Saturday Cafe at The Old School. There will be three stalls (see Events poster for details) plus the usual drinks and delicious home-made cakes on sale.

It is the place to be to catch up with village news and talk to real people (rather than digital ones).

Pictures below are of from last month's Cafe.

See you there.


CBPC
CBPC

Grantham Canal

Canal

PRESS RELEASE: GREENFIELDS VOLUNTEERS AND RUTH EDWARDS VISIT

Ruth Edwards

On Friday 2nd February, The Grantham Canal Society were delighted to welcome Ruth Edwards MP and Greenfields Countryside Limited to join volunteers working in the Cropwell Bishop area. Due to the hard work of all involved, the dry section of canal at Bridge 23, Colston Road, was cleared of trees and brash. Greenfields Countryside Limited generously donated their time and expertise and brought their machinery with them; allowing chippings to be donated to Belvoir Vale Riding for the Disabled.

Workers

The work was completed as part of The Grantham Canal Society’s plans to clear, repair and rewater the canal. Ruth Edwards MP said, ‘It was fantastic to hear the Grantham Canal Society’s plans and to see how the reconnection of the waterway would be tied to sustainability and biodiversity of the area around the canal.’

Caroline Stevens-Turlington from Greenfields Countryside Limited said, ‘The experience was fulfilling and gave us the opportunity to meet new people, learn new things and contribute to the local community. We believe these experiences can inspire others to volunteer as well.’

Crowd

Tony Osbond, General Manager at The Grantham Canal Society said, ‘linking up with Greenfields Countryside was a great opportunity to work with businesses in the area that are like-minded in bringing back to life heritage projects that in time will see the Grantham Canal restored as a natural waterway. We are very grateful to the time and effort that Greenfield Countryside have devoted to our restoration work.’

If you are a business or individual looking to make a difference, please contact: volunteer@granthamcanal.org


Nikyla Manners
Committee Member
Grantham Canal Society


Grantham Canal

Canal

PRESS RELEASE: THREE SHIRES CRUISING SEASON AND CRAFT FAIR

Canal

The Grantham Canal Society is pleased to announce that their cruising season will commence from Sunday 10th March, to celebrate Mother’s Day. Thirty-minute trips are available for only £25 for up to ten passengers, and longer cruises are also available to book. The award-winning boat trips, aboard the Three Shires narrowboat, offer stunning views of the canal. All proceeds go towards the canal’s maintenance and restoration. To book, please visit:
https://www.granthamcanal.org/trip-boat24/

There will also be boat trips available at the Grantham Canal Society’s first event of the year, the Spring Craft Fair, held on Sunday 21st April, 10am-3pm at their Woolsthorpe Depot (NG32 1NY). The society will host a wide variety of local crafters alongside their own fundraising stalls. The Craft Fair was a huge success last year, and was enjoyed by crafters, visitors and volunteers.

For more information about boat trips, upcoming events and the work we are doing to restore and maintain the Grantham Canal, please follow us on social media:
Facebook – Grantham Canal Society
Instagram - @granthamcanalsociety


Nikyla Manners
Committee Member
Grantham Canal Society


NOTE: see Craft Fair poster on the Events page of website.
Tony Jarrow

CB Litter Pickers – Making a Difference

Litter Pickers

A great group effort at the Bottom of Nottingham Road this morning by Cropwell Bishop Litter pickers. All looking better again.

Mel Stanley.


Nurture Workshop for 5-7yr olds

Nurture

See poster in Events for details.


Is this for YOU?

Velo

Find out by going at the Events Page.
If you are interested, then there is an "early bird" discount available until the end of January.


The Number 92 Bus Timetable has been Updated

To see the new timetable - which came into effect today - click on the Travel tab.

You will also find comments on the changes by John Greenwood - our Village Travel Expert.


Tony Jarrow


Amazing Sky over Cropwell Bishop

Sky

I saw a picture taken in Scotland the other day with colours like these but it was nowhere as dramatic as this one taken by Mel Stanley yesterday. Is that a reindeer flying in from the left??


Flooding: where to go for HELP

Flood Help

Winners of the Christmas Fun Quiz

Fun Quiz winners

What a fabulous evening - delicious mince pies and mulled wine and stimulating fun questions all professionally run by the Entertainment Committee team.

Lovely atmosphere - we are so lucky to have such events on our doorstep.

The winning team (photo above) called themselves, "Angel Voices".


Helen Humpheries


Fun Quiz

Winners of the Wooden Spoon!


Fun Quiz
Fun Quiz
Fun Quiz
Fun Quiz

Thanks to Mel Stanley and Helen Humpheries for photos.