Granby-cum Sutton Parish Council PARISH NEWS Spring 2007

COMMUNITY AWARDS SUCCESSES
Doreen Watson with the Mayor & Mayoress of Rushclffe RECYCLING, A national campaign has been launched that encourages householders to transform their kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost for a blooming garden. Most householders with a garden can find a corner of the garden for a composting bin for their kitchen and garden waste, rather than putting it out for central collection. Nearly two thirds of kitchen and garden waste can be tipped straight into the compost bin. You might be surprised to discover that its not just fruit and vegetable peelings and prunings that can go in either - cardboard, egg shells and tea bags make great compost too (but not meat products). Composting means hughly cutting down on the amount of waste put out for collection - not to mention a beautiful garden to enjoy as well.	At the Rushcliffe Community Awards, run by the Rushcliffe Community Partnership, there were two nominations for awards from Granby and Sutton each receiving certificates of recognition. Doreen Watson received her certificate for her individual contribution over many years in the ‘Building Strong Communities - Individuals’ section and the ladies of the Granby Luncheon Club received their certificate in the Congratulations to everyone concerned. ‘Building Strong Communities - Group’ section. The award ceremony was held at the British Geological Survey Headquarters at Keyworthon 26 October and the awards were presented by the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Councillor John Cranswick. Granby Luncheon Club (Back l-r) Pat Pickworth, Janet Rea,Helen Hutson Rosemary Cranswick, Angela Sinclair.Sheila Milner, Doreen Watson, Eisabeth Howard, Pat Kitching, Peggy Mettam
RUSHCLIFFE 100 WALK Mike Luxton - assistant engineer at Rushcliffe Borough Council and an avid walker - has created a circular walk around Rushcliffe which he’s aptly called The Rushcliffe 100. The walk is available at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/100. A circular walk, it is split into six sections of around 16km (10 miles) - where one walk ends, another begins. The route climbs up and down the hills and valleys of the Wolds, follows the Rivers Soar and Trent and crosses the Vale of Belvoir. It passes through beautiful farmland and woodland and crosses some of the highest land in the Borough. It also takes in the villages of Willoughby on the Wolds, West Leake, Thrumpton, Radcliffe on Trent, Car Colston and Colston Bassett. Section 5, Car Colston to Colston Bassett includes a route through Granby. (16k - 10m) A copy of this section is in the Village Hall Notice Board. (Licensing restrictions mean we cannot print it for you!) RUSHCLIFFE 10k RACE As a final boost to the Mayor of Rushcliffe’s Charity Appeal the University of Nottingham’s Neonatal MRI Scanner Appeal, the Deputy Leader of the Council Cllr George Buckley, along with Dr. Carol Tansley, wife of Cllr Bryan Tansley, will be running in this race at the Rushclffe Country Park Ruddington on 9 June. Anyone want to join in or sponsor one of the runners? Please contact the Mayor, Cllr John Cranswick on Tel: 850770.	LOCAL ELECTIONS Local elections for Parish and Borough Councillors will take place on 3 May 2007. These elections are important and give you the opportunity to have a say in who you would like to represent you on your local council. Your Parish Council in Granby and Sutton is particularly important to you as they are likely to have an increasing influence on the way your village develops into the future. The recently published Government White Paper proposes greater responsibilities for Parish Councils and all councils are expected to work more closely together in the future. There is always a need for ‘new blood’ on your parish council and if you would like to stand as a councillor you can get advice from the Parish Clerk (Tel: 843577) or by contacting the Electoral Registration Officer at Rushcliffe Borough Council (Tel: 0115 981 9911) . The last day for the delivery of nomination papers is noon on 4 April 2007. Polling Stations will be open from 7.00am to 10pm on 3 May, but should you prefer to vote by post, an application form can be obtained by contacting the Electoral Registration Office. The last date you can apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 18th April. N.B. The dates are given based on information received to date. If you wish to rely on any date you should apply for a definitive timetable from The Electoral Registration Office.

Extracts from 'CRIMEWISE' Rushcliffe's Crime Newsletter
Homeowners warned over Car Key Thefts Police are issuing a warning to homeowners after six cars were stolen as a result of key burglaries across the South Nottinghamshire Division. Chief Inspector Andrew Burton explains: “A car key burglary is where a thief enters a property and steals the car keys in order to steal the vehicle. In the week from 11 January to 18 January 2007, six cars were stolen in this manner. In all cases thieves got into the houses through unlocked doors or windows. Thieves will always favour an open or insecure d oor or window - it's the easy option. There are a number of things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. As well as making sure windows and doors are locked, don't leave your car keys in view keep them in a secure place at home, out of sight of opportunist thieves. Also keep your car in a garage if at all possible, so that burglars won't be able to see it and decide to break in purposely to steal the keys”.	Distraction Burglars A distraction burglary is when a person tries to divert your attention and gain entry into your house, to steal money or valuables. Two offenders will often work together; one will distract the occupant by talking to them whilst the other enters the house. These offenders can be anyone and will use all sorts of excuses to gain entry - for example, they may claim to be checking the water, electricity or gas supply in the area or saying they need help urgently and need to use your telephone. . Here a re a few ways to stop the burglars in their tracks. 1.Check from a window to see if you know the caller. 2.If you cannot see, or do not recognise them, shout, "Who is it?” 3.Ensure all exits or entrance doors are locked before answering the door. Make sure your windows are secured. 4.Some distraction burglars will say that they need help urgently, and may ask to use your phone or for a glass of water. Only help if you have someone with you or if you feel comfortable to do so. 5.Do not let strangers who claim to be from a company into your home, without a prearranged appointment. Check their identification carefully, against a letter you may have been sent or a password given. If you aren't sure, call the company to double check. 6.As a general rule, avoid keeping large amounts of cash in the house. 7.Report anything suspicious to your local police station on 01159 670 999, or if you see a crime in progress dial '999'.
PLEASE SUPPORT CAROLE KIRK TREKKING KILIMANJARO JULY 2007 IN AID OF THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY	Community Watch Rushcliffe Community Watch (RCW) is a crime-fighting initiative, funded by the Rushcliffe Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Working from their office in West Bridgford Police Station, they send out targeted messages to members to inform them of local crime problems, and give crime prevention advice. Membership, which is free, is open to the whole Rushcliffe community, and currently includes Neighbourhood Watch, councils, businesses, schools, licensed premises and housing associations, as well as members of the public. For more information, visit www.rushcliffecommunitywatch.co.uk.	Crimestoppers Crimestoppers is an independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. Crimestoppers works for you, your family and your community. You just tell them what you know, not who you are. Calls cannot be traced and you remain completely anonymous. You can help make Rushcliffe a safer place by calling 0800 555 111 with any information. Visit www.crimestoppersuk. org for more details. PARISH COUNCIL WEB_SITE www.parish.council.freeuk.com/granby.html Information - Minutes - Hall Hire Rates
Climbing Africa’s highest mountain standing at 5895m. is very demanding and requires several months of hard training. The six day trek covers five climate zones from hot lush rainforest at the bottom to cold (-20° C) snow capped peaks at the summit together with the added problems of high altitude trekking. Please send donations payable to ‘The Children’s Society’ to Carole Kirk, Highlea, Main Street Granby. NG13 9PQ If you wish to make your donation under the ‘Gift Aid’ Scheme please enclose your address and postcode" Change of Telephone Number Please note that the Clerk to the Parish Council has a new telephone number:- Ken Brockway 01949 843577.	LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES Granby-cum-Sutton Parish Council Chairman Angela Sinclair Granby House, Granby 850064 Vice Chairman Rosemary Cranswick The Eaves, Dragon Street, Granby 850770 Members David Preece Longacre, Sutton 850331 Linda Singleton The Water Pump, Granby 851450 Jane Tubbs Rosedene Sutton 850231 Richard Watchorn Mill Lodge, Granby 850516 Doreen Watson Granby Hill, Granby 850615 Clerk Ken Brockway 1 Main Street, Redmile 843577 Rushcliffe Borough Council www.rushcliffe.gov.uk Cllr John A Cranswick The Eaves, Dragon Street, Granby 01949 850770 Nottinghamshire County Council www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk Cllr Martin Suthers The Manor House, Main Street, Flintham 01636 525554 Member of Parliament The Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke, Q.C., M.P. Rushcliffe House, 17/19 Rectory Road, West Bridgford NG2 6BE 0115 9817224 PARISH NEWS is published by Granby-cum-Sutton Parish Council and delivered free to every household in the Parish. Editor: Mrs Rosemary Cranswick. Printed by John A Cranswick The Eaves Dragon Street Granby Nottingham

GRANBY CEMETERY MEMORIALS The Parish Council has the responsibility of ensuring the safety of the Granby cemetery. You may already be aware that we have taken the opportunity to acquire additional land and that this special place in our village should be able to accommodate our requirements for the next 100 years. As is now the general policy for cemeteries, kerbstone surrounds of graves are no longer acceptable, but we have to ensure that all memorials and headstones placed on graves are safe and that the cemetery in general is kept neat and tidy. However, over time, some of the older graves, particularly those that were marked with a kerb stone, are falling into disrepair. A list of those in the most urgent need of attention follows. The Parish Council would like to discuss with anyone who has an ancestor buried in the Granby Cemetery, and whose grave is listed, steps that can be taken to repair the damage. This is an ongoing programme and if you know of anyone who no longer lives in the Granby area bu t whose ancestor's grave is listed, it would be most helpful if you could inform the Parish Clerk. In an effort to allow progress to be made please make contact as soon as possible before Spring 2007. Please write to: The Clerk Granby cum Sutton Parish Council 1 Main Street Redmile. Nottingham NG13 OGA Contact can also be made via our website: www.parish.council.freeuk.com No. Name Age Date 225 Baxter Amelia 26 08/01/1900 215 Baxter Civil 63 25/02/1904 205 Buxton Thomas 70 28/08/1906 54 Doubleday Walter 10 09/02/1900 73 Hall Alice 88 15/01/1940 83 Hall Constance Mary (ashes) 73 15/11/1935 83 Hall Thomas Richard 90 12/04/1934 90 Hinton Vincent 80 15/11/1930 402 Hopewell Elizabeth 88 27/07/1940 361 Hopewell George 82 03/09/1940 371 Hopewell Maria 79 10/02/1938 134 Lee Lizzie 58 15/01/1936 74 Lee Sam 54 17/04/1933 145 Lee Samuel 68 10/08/1922 64 Lee Sarah Blanche 74 07/03/1953 135 Lee Sarah Elizabeth 85 16/08/1938 391 Millington Sarah Ann 79 11/05/1928 111 Pritchett Catherine Maria 86 16/05/1933 121 Pritchett Henry 72 25/07/1914 166 Robinson Beatrice Caroline 64 28/02/1942 69 Sentance Mary Ann 78 13/03/1934 154 Smith Elizabeth 94 16/03/1951 144 Smith Samuel 87 30/09/1949 247 Smith Sarah Jane 69 19/09/1934 257 Smith William Thomas 65 18/03/1929 195 Smithson Henry 75 31/07/1936 102 Watson Mary 89 21/10/1944 92 Watson William 69 13/10/1923 311 Welbourne Alfred 81 01/01/1957 301 Welbourne Eliza Ann 87 11/08/1958 341 Wilkinson Elizabeth 78 07/05/1957 322 Wilkinson Louisa 69 20/05/1957 351 Wilkinson William 58 06/01/1940

COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH A number of sessions have been held throughout the year in both Granby and Sutton. At Granby a highly visible location was used and that had a significant effect on the speed of passing traffic. The Sutton location was much less visible and recorded far more speeding traffic. Philp Straw says he has now decided to write direct to the owners of commercial firms whose vehicles are observed speeding and hopefully this will have some effect. More volunteers are needed especially to work on Sutton Lane. AVOID GARDEN ACCIDENTS As spring is just around the corner some of us will be looking towards getting out into the garden. For those that do not have green fingers, and are looking for an excuse not to cut the grass, it might console you to know that, in any one year, approximately 70,000 people have an accident whilst working in the garden. Here are a few simple measures that you can put into place to make the garden safer for you and your children. Keep gates shut and bolted: check hedges to see there are no gaps. Keep all chemicals such ar weedkillers or fertilisers locked away and out of reach of young children. Keep them in their original containers - do not transfer them to food jars or drinking bottles. Ensure your garden oil lamps are kept away from children, even when not lit, as the oil is very poisonous - even fatal is swallowed. Avoid buying plants which may be harmful to children. If in doubt, ask your garden centre for advice. Kee paths and patios maintained to avoid trips and fall on uneven surfaces. When using equipment, ensure you know how to use it properly. Read the instructions and wear the correct safety equipment.

All Saints’ Church SPRING LUNCH in aid of roof repairs Granby Village Hall Sunday 4th March 12.30pm Tickets from Mark Tubbs, Brenda Preece, Doreen Watson or Angela Sinclair A grant offer has been received from English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund for £81,000 to enable the complete re-roofing of the church, but a further £11,000 still needs to be raised.	Granby-cum Sutton Parish Council GRANBY VILLAGE HALL for Hire Fully refurbished kitchen and toilet facilities Centrally Heated Main Hall and/or Committee Room available Booking through The Parish Clerk Mr K Brockway 1 Main Street Redmile Tel: 01949 843577 Details of Hire Rates or from the Parish Clerk	Lottery Grant for Granby & Sutton WI Granby & Sutton Women’s Institute have been successful in their bid for lottery funding under the Awards for All Scheme. County Chairman Mrs Vera Carter congratulated President Linda Singleton and Secretary Brenda Straw on the WI’s achievement at a reception hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rushcliffe to mark the 90th Anniversary of the National Federation of WI’s. The event was attended by over 30 of the WI’s in Rushcliffe. The grant of £9,000 will enable members of Granby & Sutton WI to a ttend residential courses at the Denman College in Oxfordshire during 2007.
		Young Farmers The YFC movement provides social & personal development for young people between the ages of 14 - 26, with numerous competitions, sports activities & events at a local-club, county & national level. Furthermore, all positions of responsibility within the club are held by the members for the members. This means that young people have the opportunity to learn leadership & organisational skills. Often these skills are from their peers, so they can be far more receptive to the type of tuition and he lp that is available within YFC.