Cadent group engineers are making slow, difficult progress replacing the old gas mains in the village. Lots of kit and holes appear with majority of properties needing their gas meters resiting outside.
The teams seen here on Marshall road try very hard to make minimal disturbance to normal life, and are very approachable with any queries.
Colin Bryan
On Monday, there were OpenReach vans along Nottingham Road and several men in yellow jackets stretching several thin, black cables along the length of our road; I had to drive over them to get home.
I spoke to one of the engineers who told me that they were laying optical fibres.
When the work in the village is completed (in about a month, he thought) we would have the option of signing up for full-fibre broadband to our home. This would have to be done with out current broadband supplier. OpenReach just do the physical work of getting the fibre to a street.
How engineers will get the cable from the "end of your street" to your house is unknown (to me) at present.
I am aware that one possibility is to make use of underground ducts (maybe the ones currently used by your connection?) and another is to use/erect a 'telegraph pole' and have cables stretching from it to every house wanting a connection.
The engineer was talking of speeds of 2Gbps. This would be 20+ my current speed!
I asked him if every village home would have a full-fibre connection avaiable to them and, on this, he was opaque.
I got the impression that some properties would miss out, but I have no idea how many and who they are.
I have signed up for updates - see below. Once I learn more, I will post an update.
Tony Jarrow
Please note that the forthcoming cinema show, "Finding Emily", has been cancelled.
The Jubilee Garden is still looking really good on the 1st October.
Thank you to all the waterers, weeders and planters; Village community in action.
Mel Stanley
It is Saturday Cafe at The Old School this weekend and, as you will see from the poster on the Events page, there will be Cards and Stationery, Tegans Treats and Hilary's Book & Jigsaw Exchange.
So, once you have got yourself a hot drink and a piece of cake, there will be plenty to lift your spirits.
Hilary has managed to aquire hundreds of fresh books and her stock of jigsaws has been boosted by a generous large donation of top-quality jigsaws by a villager.
Tony will also be there selling copies of his new book, "Street Stories of Cropwell Bishop". Over 150 have now been sold since its publication in May. There are only 50 left to sell, so if you were thinking about buying a copy,(maybe as a Christmas present), come down with £20 and buy one. Alternatively, you can buy one from the Creamery Shop on Nottingham Road.
One final note, Hilary will be packing up to leave at 11:30 this time; she has to travel up to Lancaster!
See you there?
See poster on Events page for more details.
Next solar eclipse like this (+90%) is in 2050; can't wait!
Tony Jarrow
Photos by Mel Stanley and Tony Jarrow
Following a joyful service at St Andrew's Church, Langar last week, we are delighted to welcome Revd Lauren Simpson as our new Rector for the Parish of Wiverton in the Vale which includes St Giles Church here in Cropwell Bishop.
The packed church filled with members of the six parish churches, local residents, clergy, family and friends, all gathered to celebrate the beginning of this new exciting chapter in the life of the parish.
Amongst the welcomers was a group of children and leaders from the Family Praise service held here in St Giles on the fourth Sunday of the month.
The Family Praise team surprised Lauren with a gift of a skateboard (one of the criteria the children had for a new Rector!) and a crash helmet, representing the challenges and adventures which lie ahead.
There was a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs led by one of the Diocese’s worship leaders, all sung gloriously and gustily by everyone there.
The evening marked not only the installation of a new Rector but also a truly joyful celebration of the parish's shared faith, hope and commitment to serving their communities together.
On reflection Revd Lauren had this to say to the parish:
'Wasn’t last night amazing! It was such a joy to see so many people gathered together, singing worship to God and celebrating all that he has done in this place and all that he will do. Thank you for all of the ways you have served God and his people so faithfully for many years!'
It is an exciting few weeks for Revd Lauren - she has moved into the Rectory, been installed as Rector and is getting married in a couple of weeks!
Revd Lauren's first service in Cropwell Bishop is on Sunday 26th July at Family Praise at 4pm.
She will be back leading services in Cropwell Bishop on return from her honeymoon.
Jane Travis
Parish Administrator, Wiverton in the Vale
It is Saturday Cafe at The Old School this weekend: see poster on Events page.
Don’t let any forecast of hot weather put you off coming; the Old School has great air conditioning (installed by RHPS of Cropwell Bishop)
Hilary will be there with her books and jigsaws and I will have copies of 'Cropwell Bishop Street Stories' for sale (£20). They were sold out, but a batch of reprints arrived on at my house last Monday. Ten have already been sold.
We thought that it would be a good idea if Hilary and I could say that we had read all the books and done all the jigsaws we had in stock, but we calulated that even if we read a book a day and then a did a jigsaw a day, we would need over 6 years.
We have now decide it was not a good idea!
Once again, the Old School on Saturday (25-7-26) from 10am to noon is the place to be.
See you there.
Tony Jarrow
Published in May, then sold out in just 8 weeks; could it be the next Harry Potter!!
Well, no, but it has proved popular with village vetrans, village newcomers and those who have moved elsewhere. Books have been posted to addresses in the UK, France and Australia.
A fresh batch of books arrived from the publishers this morning and I have been busy notifying the 15 people who asked me to reserve a copy. One has paid online and her book is already on its way to Southampton. Another will send me her USA address so that I can calculate postage costs.
Would you like a copy of the book? You can buy one:
• from the Cheese Shop on Nottingham Road. Cash only (£20).
• from me at Saturday Cafe at The Old School next Saturday. Cash (£20), contactless (£20.40).
• from me at 4 Barratt Close. Cash (£20), contactless (£20.40).
• have a copy posted to you. Cost (uk) is £25 including p&p. Pay online by BACS.
Once this batch has sold out, there won't be any more books at this discounted price - or even, possibly, at any price. Is it too early to buy for Christmas?
Tony Jarrow
Good weather, good music, good fun!
Great photos by Mel Stanley of "Chillin in the Park" on the Memorial Hall field yesterday.
Photo by Colin Bryan
The government has decided on Nottingham City's proposal for the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Below is a map.
Nottinghamshire is being split into two councils:
1) North and East Nottinghamshire Council
2) Southwest Nottinghamshire Council
Cropwell Bishop and Cropwell Butler fall into the North and east Nottinghamshire Council. - This means that we are NOT joining with the city.
However, half of Rushcliffe is. The boundary is the A46, with those to the west joining with the city, Broxtowe and Gedling.
From 2027, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and all other borough and district councils will cease to exist and the two new councils will replace them.
We will give further information as it transpires.
Janice Towndrow
Parish Clerk
In Appreciation of Sandra Hunt’s Service.
It is with great sadness that the CBMH Committee has learned of the passing of Sandra Hunt. Sandra had recently rejoined the Committee with her characteristic enthusiasm, bringing a wealth of knowledge about Cropwell Bishop and its community. We had looked forward to benefiting once again from her experience and commitment as we worked towards securing the best possible future for the CBMH, including the proposed new build on the Nottingham Road site.
Sandra dedicated many years to serving others as a Girl Guide leader, inspiring and supporting generations of young people. She was also a longstanding and valued member of previous CBMH Committees over the last 40 years , always giving her time, wisdom and energy to projects that benefited the village.
Sandra's kindness, dedication and community spirit touched the lives of many. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with her. Her contribution to our community will not be forgotten, and her legacy of service will continue to inspire us.
Thank you, Sandra, for everything you gave to our village.
May you rest in peace.
Jacques Lacey
Chairman
Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall
Charity No 22030
The Cropwell Cinema showing of "Grease - Singalong" this coming Friday has been cancelled.
Tony Jarrow
For details of the new Number 12 Bus Service and other Village bus services, click on the Travel tab.
Tony Jarrow
The launch of the 'Cropwell Bishop Street Stories' book proved a big success; all 100 copies were sold within 8 weeks.
A big thank-you to those of you who bought the book - and for the much kind feedback I have received.
As a result, I have now ordered a reprint and copies should become available in about 2 weeks.
If you haven't yet bought a copy, why not reserve one (with no obligation to buy should you later change your mind). Just send your email address to: amjarrow@mac.com
If you are not familiar with the book, just scroll down to the postings during May (on the CropwellBishopPlan.co.uk website)
I will post an update once the book becomes available.
Tony Jarrow