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EDITORS: Roy Turner, Hall Barn, Main Street : 01636 894009Kate Murrell, The Retreat, Amos Lane: 01636 893402

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Vol 51. SUMMER 2011

NEW

CLERK

INSTALLEDALAN FROGGATT TAKES OVERFROM MICHAEL BOSSART - SEE

FULL REPORT ON PAGE SIX

FUN RUN

PHOTOS

& STORY

INSIDE LYNN JACKLIN was married inSt. Helenas Church makingher father TERRY very proud

and happy.

We say Goodbye to twoScarlians who will be verysadly missed:

JOHN THORPE 1943 - 2011NICK NICHOLSON 1919 - 2011

Taking a breather at the finish!

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Your Help wanted!

Making Angels to Decorate the Church

for the Festival of Angels

If you would like to join in to help make angel displays, or just

give some ideas, please contact Judy Muirhead on 892409.

Judy is hoping that some of the young people in the village might like to have theirown get together (with help and guidance) to make either a group angel or a jointpiece of art with an angelic theme. Come on, young Scarlians, and have a go!

Judy is also looking for beautiful and exciting ideas and, of course, people to

execute them and make the Angel Festival a great success.

CHURCH FLOWER ROTA

Sat.13th.Aug.HC.9.30amMargaret Chambers/Sue Hewitt

Sun. 21st.Aug.HC.6pmLyn Broughton/Jean Ashley

Sun.6th

.Sept. Beating the Bounds Elaine Leak/Anne CandlishSat.10th.Sept.HC.9.30am...Margaret Matthews

Friday 23rd.Sept.7pm Harvest Festival...EveryoneHelp needed with the supper please to Florence

Friday 30th.Sept/Sat.1st.Sun.2nd.Oct. Angel FestivalOffers of help to Judy Muirhead please

Sat.8th.Oct.HC.9.30am.....Betty Clements

Sun.23rd.Oct. HC.9am....Maureen Pollard

Sat.12th.Nov. HC.9.30..PoppiesConnie Noble/Carol Jacklin

Sun.20th.Nov.HC 5pm.. Joan Jenvey

HC=Holy Communion

Any problems ring me on 892056.

Love Florence

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I started work at the OXFAM shop in January 2005 and have found it fun andrewarding. The amount of hours one does, per week, is flexible. The moreenergetic amongst us do full days and get an allowance towards lunch, along with awarm and fuzzy feeling inside!

Part of the enjoyment is getting to know the other people on our shift and thesocial interaction but, for me, one of the most fascinating parts of the work isunpacking the donations (these are always welcome). That scruffy bag lying on thefloor of the back room could contain some absolute gems - even books I myselfhave been searching for!

Sorting out the items involves deciding what needs price-checking, what can gointo the shop downstairs immediately. Sorting items can be challenging at timesand, when completely flummoxed, they go into collectables, old and interesting.

Items that are not suitable for selling (loose pages, dirty, cover missing) go to theBook Barn in Huddersfield where they may be sold or pulped - nothing is wasted!

Price checking is done by computer-literate colleagues. Often the books will bereturned to me with Not much there, Marj, but at other times the most unlikelybook may prove to be worth tens, even hundreds of pounds. Some of these arecatalogued for sale on the internet, others are kept in a glass cabinet in the shop.Stock in the shop is divided into sections and all volunteers have a specific sectionwhich is their responsibility (meddle with mine at your peril!).

I am responsible for the academic section which includes Religion, Science,

Psychology, Medicine and Reference. I enjoy trying to find particular books forcustomers and a quiet search often proves fruitful. We are also able to helpstudents who come in with their reading lists; Mary Portas, take note!

Overall, I have found volunteering at OXFAM very rewarding and worthwhile.It is satisfying to know that we are helping to raise money for a wide variety ofcauses around the world.

Marjorie Baynes

A DAY IN THE

LIFE OF AVOLUNTEER

If YOU have an interesting hobby or pastime, and would like to share it

with your fellow Scarlians, we would like to hear from you.

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JOHN THORPE

1943 - 2011

One of the few Scarlians by birth still resident in the village, JOHNTHORPE, passed away on 15

thJune 2011 after several months with

a terminal illness.

John was born at Corner Farm, South Scarle. His first school was Besthorpe

Primary after which he went on to Woodhill in Collingham. The early part of hisworking life, all of which was spent in agriculture, was on his fathers farm; when hisfather retired he began working for Philip and Stephen Clements staying with themfor the next 35 years.

In March 1966, John married his wife Judy. He was a very private person whoenjoyed his garden, birds and walking his dog. After retirement he could often beseen walking Cassie across the fields towards North Scarle.

His funeral took place at St.Helenas Church and Terry Jacklin, a friend for morethan 60 years, delivered the eulogy. The service was followed by burial in thecemetery. The size of the congregation reflected the fact that John had manyfriends and he will be sadly missed by all here in the village. Our sympathy andwarm thoughts go out to his widow Judy.

THANK YOU

Judy would like to thank all her friends in the village for their thoughtfulness,

kindness and support both before and following the passing of John. The

cards of condolence, and expressions of sympathy, says Judy, have all beenvery heart-warming.

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A Note fromthe new Clerk

Hello Scarlians

Please allow me introduce myself. I'm Alan Froggattyour newly elected South Scarle Parish Clerk. I livedown Post Office Lane with my partner Joan in ourBungalow named 'Church View Paddock'.

So what's the big idea behind this message to you. Ifyou look in past issues of The Scarlian you will see the previous Parish Clerk, MikeBossart, was desperately looking for a replacement. After reading about this, I

thought it over and realised that, if I did not let my own name go forward at theParish AGM, a void in service to you would have been created. So, I have taken thejob on, but only for a maximum two year period, by which time I will be 80, way tooold to be having to do this job on your behalf. Thats why I'm already on the look outfor a new and younger blood replacement, male or female.

The Parish of South Scarle needs more of its village residents to come forward, toattend Parish Meetings, and to get involved. South Scarle is your chosen place tolive; come and do your bit and help to maintain your environment. Come along andhave a say in what you are paying out for, via your Council Tax Bill. For my part, Iwill do my best to see your money is spent wisely. I'm aware few people these days

make a trip to read notice boards, so write your name on an email and send it to meat sscarleclerk@aol.com I will then keep you informed on any local issues andmeeting agendas that could well effect you and your pocket, regards, ALAN.

VET RETIRES

BERNARD BARTON of Hill Farm, SouthScarle, retired at the end of March this yearafter 43 years as a veterinary surgeon. He

originally worked in a mixed practice inOrmskirk, in Lancashire, but in 1978, hesuffered a severe fracture in an accidentwhile gelding a stallion which led him topurchase his own small animal practice inBolton.

Together with his wife Shirley, he worked this very busy practice for 18 years.Eventually the round - the - clock on call requirements became too much and theydecided to sell the business. They then moved to Hill Farm in 1999. Bernard hasbeen doing part-time and locum work since then, and has supported local people in

the care of their animals. He is pictured here with some Scarlians who kindlywanted to mark his retirement. We wish him and his wife a very happy retirement.

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OSWALD PRITCHARD NICHOLSON

1919 - 2011

On Saturday 23rd July 2011, a service of thanksgiving for the life of 91 year oldScarlian, NICK NICHOLSON, who passed away on Thursday 14th July 2011,

was conducted by Canon Michael Briggs in St. Helenas Church. A scripturereading was given by his son David, and a verse was read by his daughterGwenda. Interment followed in the village cemetery.

Always known as Nick to his friends and fellow Scarlians, he was born andbrought up in Lesbury, Northumberland, the son of the local schoolmaster. Hespent many enjoyable hours in the Lake District climbing and walking. He had awide range of interests and was always keen to share his knowledge, contributingarticles for The Scarlian from time to time.

His lecturing career began during the second world war when the War Office

discovered he had been conscripted and commissioned him as a Technical StaffOfficer at the Royal Military College of Science. After five years, when peace brokeout, this was followed by a lectureship at the University of New South Wales,Sydney, Australia. From there, he returned to Aston University in Birminghamwhere he spent many happy years of teaching and research.

His latter years were spent in charge of archaeometallurgical research, with asuccession of post-graduate students under his direction. Retirement allowed Nickto continue this interest with the East Midlands National Trust Committee, and withLincoln Cathedral Works Department.

Nick was a true gentleman and wi ll be missed by all. Our condolences go tohis widow, Barbara.

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NEAL and ANNA

ATTENDCAMERON and OBAMA

BARBECUE

AT NO.10

On the 25th May 2011 Carol Jacklin's son Neal and his wife Anna were invited toNo.10 Downing Street, to the BBQ hosted by David Cameron and the President of

the U.S.A. Barack Obama. Neal is a Flight Sergeant in the RAF and Anna attainedthe same rank before leaving to take up a position with a company associated withthe Army. Both did five tour's of Iraq which included the initial invasion of Basra.

All the guest's met at the Ministryof Defence and were then taken toDowning Street where they wereshown around No.10 and wereallowed to visit the Cabinet Room.They were served lunch by DavidCameron & Barack Obama, both of

whom went to each table speakingto everyone there.

Neal and Anna considered theopportunity a real privilege and hada very enjoyable time.

Neal & Anna seen here, far left

SHOW NEWS

Newark Show is the first show on DAVE & LYN BETTS calendar. It is always arace to get the lambs, born in December, ready for the May show, says Dave, butwe manage somehow..the Newark Show is trying hard to return to a moreagricultural affair and seems to be succeeding. We were placed third with a ramlamb, SCOTT, - a good return for our first outing.

Their second showing was at Woodhall Spa on a very blustery Sunday morning inlate May. The Show there is conducted outdoors and at the conclusion they alllooked and felt very much the worse for wear. However, in spite of the class beinga strong one, they did achieve a creditable fifth place with STUART, their secondram lamb.

Rutland County Show was the venue for their next showing. This is also held

outdoors, but the weather was much warmer. They managed another third place,this time with STUART, so they felt this was a good start to the year!

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ROY WOOD, of Main Street, a lifelong villageresident, has been shearing sheep for over 45 years.His involvement began when he accompanied hisfather Arthur on his trips to shear 20 or 30 sheep forfarmer Ronald Wilkinson in Besthorpe. Roy had towind the clipping machine, a rather primitive but

effective implement which had to be turned as fast aspossible. It is easy to imagine what exhausting workthis was!

All the shearers had different methods back then and Roys dad would changehands four times while shearing a sheep. When Roy was 17 years old, he joinedwith David Wakefield, who worked for the Clements family, and the pair went toBrackenhurst College to learn the modern way - the New Zealand method - whichwas a big improvement.

To win a bet

In 2004, Roy sheared 1257 sheep , the most he has ever done in a year. Thisyear, 2011, I have only sheared 400, says Roy, adding, Im getting on a bit nowand its a young mans job! As the photographs here show, one of the 400belonged to Dave and Lyn Betts, of Amos Lane.

It has not all been hard graft though. In 1980, Roy clipped a chaps hair at work towin a bet! Talk about a close - shave! Wonder if the guy felt a bit sheepish!

ABOVE: Roy preparing

to start the shearing.RIGHT: Roy at work! ABOVE: Dave and Roy - all done!

Roy with the shearing machine

his father used - Roy wouldturn the handle for hours to

work the machine.

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MIKE ROSS TREVOR is one of the newer members ofour vil lage community and we are pleased to welcome him!

In 2007 Mike reti red after 45 years in the music business andfelt it was time to leave the city life of London and move to thecountryside which he had always enjoyed. He settled near Yorkand spent three years there but was not completely happy as hefelt it was too far from London. After a while he met some newfriends who happened to live in Eagle,

Mike had driven through the village many times on his visitsand had always remarked that it was a really lovely village and

the kind of place he would like to live. Eventually, his friendspersuaded him to move to South Scarle after they spotted that the Old Pastureswas up for sale. Mike drove down from York to view the house and immediatelyloved what he saw. It was perfect for his needs, and the previous occupants, whohad only been there for a year, had completely decorated the house and,fortunately, it was to Mikes taste.

Mike has now been living in the village for a year and still feels very lucky to havefound the house and village. He still travels back to London on occasions to visitfriends from his recording days and feels fortunate to be near a fast train service sohe can enjoy the best of both worlds - the countryside and the city!

Born in Yorkshire., Mike began his career in sound recording at Olympic Studios

in 1962 as a trainee recording engineer but, after a brief period there, he joined

Levy's Sound Studios who's parent company was Oriole Records, affiliated to

Embassy Records. He eventually got his chance to take charge of recording

sessions in 1964 when he worked on Embassy and Oriole recordings. His first

breakthrough came working for the independent producer, Mark Wirtz, and together

they recorded the popular instrumental theme 'A Touch Of Velvet And A Sting Of

Brass'. During this period, Mike started to work with many independent Performers

and Producers who would use the popular studio facilities; these clients would

include The Who, Donovan, Paul Simon, The Dubliners, and early sessions for theJimi Hendrix album Are You Experienced.

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MIKE ROSS-TREVOR (continued from Page 10)

In 1965, Oriole Records were bought by CBS Records of America and Mikecontinued working for the new company. In partnership with ex-Decca producerMike Smith, he worked with The Tremeloes, The Marmalade, Love Affair, GeorgieFame and Christie, producing a string of successful hit records and five number onesingles 'Everlasting Love' 'Ballad Of Bonnie & Clyde' 'Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da''Silence Is Golden' and 'Yellow River'

Also, during this period, he was recording for Blues producer Mike Vernon's label,Blue Horizon, engineering Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac and Chicken Shackalbums which included the number one single 'Albatross'. Another popular clientwas the well-known DJ, John Peel, who ran his Dandelion Label through CBSRecords.

In 1972 CBS Records built a new custom built recording centre at Whitfield Street

in London which housed a large recording room which could incorporate up to 90musicians and Mike worked with Argent, Brian Auger, July, Vinegar Joe and TheByrds. During this period he started to work on Classical projects for the label withCBS Masterworks staff Producer, Paul Myers, recording Classical Guitarist, JohnWilliams, as well as Issac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman and Murray Perahia, togetherwith many Opera recordings and cast albums.

AWARDS

In the 1980s, Mike was now concentrating on orchestral projects for pop single,orchestral overdubbing, and classical and easy listening projects for ReadersDigest. .He also worked on many recordings for James Galway and Evelyn Glennie.In 1985 he started to work for film composer Jerry Goldsmith on the film 'Legend'and this resulted in work for eight more films. Many other film scoring sessionsfollowed. He also travelled extensively including to Budapest and Munich for filmprojects, and to Italy, Dublin and Israel for classical recordings.

The Book Club have been meeting regularly over the past few months and booksread recently include:

THE OTHER COUNTRY, a poetry anthology by Carol Ann Duffy, the PoetLaureate;

BAD SCIENCE by Ben Oldacre which deals with the claims made by practitionersof complementary medicine;

THEFRENCH LIEUTENANTS WOMAN by John Fowles, the period novel whichwas made into the successful 1981 film.

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Over 120,000VIEWS & growing!

JAMIE FINN of Main Street, SouthScarle, has recently uploaded a video onYoutube featuring another of his owncompositions - this time the song is on avery topical theme, that of the hackingscandal and the demise of the News ofthe World newspaper.

The video has already been viewed by nearly 130,000 people, most of whomhave given it a big thumbs-up! Many of the viewers are asking Jamie to writemore. His previous video, containing his song Conscience Free MP, proved a hitand it seems that Jamie is on the way to joining an elite band of UK songwriterswho, over the years, have delighted and challenged listeners with their biting,satirical compositions.

Well done, Jamie. Keep up the good work!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXcFcfQEKUU

ABC have tackled three books since the last review. They are: BEDLAM by

Catharine Arnold, a history of mental institutions, which members found tedious

and boring; STARTED EARLY TOOK MY DOG by Kate Atkinson, a sort of TVstory with precocious time warps, well-received by half the group as a goodread; BETHANY by Anita Mason relating a doomed attempt at a commune inthe material world which we thought lacked interest as a story but prompted a lotof discussion about cults and the power wielded by charismatic figureheads.

Our old favourite VULCAN 607 motivated half the group to visit the old girl atWaddington Air Show! She brought tears to our eyes and ringing in the earswhen she rumbled down the runway.a sight to behold!

In our next sessions we will be reading some books by male authors includingMark Twain and Milan Kundera.

KATE MURRELL

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CHEESE & WINEPARTY

A Cheese & Wine Party was heldat THE HALL on 12th June 2011.and, In spi te of the rain, those whoattended enjoyed the get-togetherwhich raised 478.86 for Churchfunds.

Top Row: Roy with his raffle prize; One visitor looks around the deserted garden;

Lyn was lucky in the raffle. Second Row: Some of the ladies relax in the library;

Rosemary supervising entry to the Party. Third Row: That cheese looks nice!; Judy

and Mike have a chat; Peter and Florence celebrate the British Legion Weekend.Bottom Row:Brian and Eric share a private joke; Claudia serving the special punch!

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ANOTHER

SUCCESSFUL

FUN RUNA sunny day on 26th June 2011 ensured

another fun event with Scarlians donning

their running gear and fancy dress to take

part in the annual South Scarle Scurry.

53.00 was raised for Church funds and

the race was won by RYAN WAKEFIELD

(pictured right) who completed the course

in 8 minutes and 33 seconds. Well done!

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FUN RUN FANCY DRESS CONTESTANTSThe Clowns were voted the winners!

Fancy Dress entrants John, Stuart, Steve, Lyn, Richard.

Clowns, Roy, Brian, & Elaine; Colin, Terry and Judy.

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To mark her retirement from a long and varied career in teaching and social work,Elaine Leak hosted a party at her home in Redmay Corner. The party, on 21st May

2011, was attended by friends and relations. A musical trio entertained the guestsand a spread of delicious food was enjoyed by all.

Elaine was employed by Nottinghamshire County Council for 34 years in variousdepartments. During that time, she worked with elderly patients with mental healthproblems, young people with disabilities and, in later years, care of the elderly.

Born in Newark and living most of her young life there,

Elaine trained as a teacher and taught in several localschools before taking up social work. Together with herhusband Brian, she enjoys walking and being involved inthe various village activities. Her other interests includecrafts, gardening and Pilates, and she is a keen theatre-goer. She has recently signed - up for a class learning tomake toiletries and cosmetics from natural materials.

With all these interests and her involvement in the lifeof the village, it is no surprise that Elaine is glad to puther working-life behind her. The kind of work I did isvery stressful so it is nice to be able to relax now and spend some time doing thethings I really love, says Elaine, pictured here with two of her young guests, Josephand Pippa Booth, relaxing on the sun-lounger which was a gift from neighbours.

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In the afternoon following the FUN RUN, David and Jane Clark hosted

a CREAM TEAS party at their home, Hall Farm House. Friends and

visitors were treated to a feast of tasty scones, generously filled with

cream and topped with strawberries. There was no shortage of takers

as Jane and her helpers worked behind the scenes.

The plant and cake stalls did good business and the raffle was popular.

A magnificent total of 412.44 was raised towards the refurbishment of

St. Helenas Church and a good t ime was had by all as pictures show!

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In aid of St Helena , South Scarle, refurbishment

FESTIVAL

OFANGELS

In the beautiful village church of St Helena,

South Scarle, Nottinghamshire

Artistic, beautiful, exciting & unusual Angels

Refreshments & homemade soup lunches

Angel Crafts and Gifts Stall

Raffle

Friday 30th September, Saturday 1st October -10am to 4 pm

Sunday 2ndOctober - 10 am to 1 pm

2.30pm to 4 pm - Angels DelightsAn entertainment in Words and

Music, including South Scarle

Mummers Play, followed by Teaand Cake

Further details: Tel: 01636 892409, 892056, 892003