Vol 51.

SUMMER 2011

NEW CLERK INSTALLED

ALAN FROGGATT TAKES OVER FROM MICHAEL BOSSART - SEE FULL REPORT ON PAGE SIX

FUN RUN PHOTOS & STORY INSIDE

LYNN JACKLIN was married in St. Helenas Church making her father TERRY very proud and happy. We say Goodbye to two Scarlians who will be very sadly missed: JOHN THORPE 1943 - 2011 NICK NICHOLSON 1919 - 2011

Taking a breather at the finish!

EDITORS: Roy Turner, Hall Barn, Main Street : 01636 894009 Kate Murrell, The Retreat, Amos Lane: 01636 893402 Please support THE SCARLIAN by contributing your news and views!

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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 their own get together (with help and guidance) to make either a group angel or a joint piece 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 Candlish th Sat.10 .Sept.HC.9.30am...Margaret Matthews Friday 23rd.Sept.7pm Harvest Festival...Everyone Help needed with the supper please to Florence Friday 30th.Sept/Sat.1st.Sun.2nd.Oct. Angel Festival Offers 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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A fathers long -held dream comes true

LYNN MARY JACKLIN Weds JASON PHILIP JOHNSON
On the 18th June 2011, my daughter, LYNN, married her long-time fiance, JASON PHILIP JOHNSON, in our beautiful church of St. Helena, South Scarle. The service was conducted by Rev. David Milner who returned to the parish for the occasion and who made the ceremony most enjoyable. Lynn and Jason had been engaged for 20 years when they decided to get married thus fulfilling a long-held dream of mine to walk her down the aisle. The day turned out to be all we could have wished for. The weeks of preparation, mainly by my wife Carol, all fell into place and ensured a great success. A reception for 60 family and friends was held at our home, Ashcroft View, before an evening celebration for 180 guests at Newark Golf Club. We owe thanks to many people: Philip Clements for chauffeuring to and from the church in his beautifully restored Daimler; Julian Nicholson for supplying and carving joints of beef and pork; Derek Pollard, Stuart Newton, Paul Newton and Dave Betts for helping to erect the marquee which was kindly loaned by Richard and Steve of Church View Barn. Thanks go to Anne Candlish, Elaine Leak and Jean Ashley who, ably led by Lyn Broughton, arranged the flowers in the church; back home, preparing food, serving and washing glasses etc. were Georgina Newton, Lynn Betts, Jill Cooledge and Debbie Jensen. Last but not least, as I stated earlier, Carol, Lynns step-mum, had worked tirelessly making the food for the wedding and also for the party we held the next day to thank all those who had contributed to a wonderful weekend; she deserves my special thanks! Many, many thanks from a grateful and proud father, TERRY JACKLIN.

UNANIMOUS VOTE IN FAVOUR

A planning application by Eric and Rosemary Johnson - Sabine for a two storey extension at The Hall was discussed at the Parish Meeting on Thursday 28th July. The proposal was voted on and the result was unanimous in favour of the scheme. This information will be sent to Newark and Sherwood D.C.Planning Department.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER

I started work at the OXFAM shop in January 2005 and have found it fun and rewarding. The amount of hours one does, per week, is flexible. The more energetic amongst us do full days and get an allowance towards lunch, along with a warm and fuzzy feeling inside! Part of the enjoyment is getting to know the other people on our shift and the social interaction but, for me, one of the most fascinating parts of the work is unpacking the donations (these are always welcome). That scruffy bag lying on the floor of the back room could contain some absolute gems - even books I myself have been searching for! Sorting out the items involves deciding what needs price-checking, what can go into the shop downstairs immediately. Sorting items can be challenging at times and, when completely flummoxed, they go into collectables, old and interesting. Items that are not suitable for selling (loose pages, dirty, cover missing) go to the Book 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 be returned to me with Not much there, Marj, but at other times the most unlikely book may prove to be worth tens, even hundreds of pounds. Some of these are catalogued 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 section which 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 for customers and a quiet search often proves fruitful. We are also able to help students 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 of causes around the world.

Marjorie Baynes 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, JOHN THORPE, passed away on 15th June 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 his working life, all of which was spent in agriculture, was on his fathers farm; when his father retired he began working for Philip and Stephen Clements staying with them for the next 35 years. In March 1966, John married his wife Judy. He was a very private person who enjoyed his garden, birds and walking his dog. After retirement he could often be seen walking Cassie across the fields towards North Scarle. His funeral took place at St.Helenas Church and Terry Jacklin, a friend for more than 60 years, delivered the eulogy. The service was followed by burial in the cemetery. The size of the congregation reflected the fact that John had many friends and he will be sadly missed by all here in the village. Our sympathy and warm 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 been very heart-warming.
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A Note from the new Clerk

Hello Scarlians Please allow me introduce myself. I'm Alan Froggatt your newly elected South Scarle Parish Clerk. I live down Post Office Lane with my partner Joan in our Bungalow named 'Church View Paddock'. So what's the big idea behind this message to you. If you look in past issues of The Scarlian you will see the previous Parish Clerk, Mike Bossart, 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 the Parish AGM, a void in service to you would have been created. So, I have taken the job on, but only for a maximum two year period, by which time I will be 80, way too old to be having to do this job on your behalf. Thats why I'm already on the look out for a new and younger blood replacement, male or female. The Parish of South Scarle needs more of its village residents to come forward, to attend Parish Meetings, and to get involved. South Scarle is your chosen place to live; come and do your bit and help to maintain your environment. Come along and have a say in what you are paying out for, via your Council Tax Bill. For my part, I will 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 me at sscarleclerk@aol.com I will then keep you informed on any local issues and meeting agendas that could well effect you and your pocket, regards, ALAN.

VET RETIRES
BERNARD BARTON of Hill Farm, South Scarle, retired at the end of March this year after 43 years as a veterinary surgeon. He originally worked in a mixed practice in Ormskirk, in Lancashire, but in 1978, he suffered a severe fracture in an accident while gelding a stallion which led him to purchase his own small animal practice in Bolton. 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 they decided to sell the business. They then moved to Hill Farm in 1999. Bernard has been 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 kindly wanted 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 old Scarlian, NICK NICHOLSON, who passed away on Thursday 14th July 2011, was conducted by Canon Michael Briggs in St. Helenas Church. A scripture reading was given by his son David, and a verse was read by his daughter Gwenda. Interment followed in the village cemetery. Always known as Nick to his friends and fellow Scarlians, he was born and brought up in Lesbury, Northumberland, the son of the local schoolmaster. He spent many enjoyable hours in the Lake District climbing and walking. He had a wide range of interests and was always keen to share his knowledge, contributing articles 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 Staff Officer at the Royal Military College of Science. After five years, when peace broke out, this was followed by a lectureship at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. From there, he returned to Aston University in Birmingham where he spent many happy years of teaching and research. His latter years were spent in charge of archaeometallurgical research, with a succession of post-graduate students under his direction. Retirement allowed Nick to continue this interest with the East Midlands National Trust Committee, and with Lincoln Cathedral Works Department. Nick was a true gentleman and will be missed by all. Our condolences go to his widow, Barbara.
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NEAL and ANNA ATTEND CAMERON and OBAMA BARBECUE AT NO.10

On the 25th May 2011 Carol Jacklin's son Neal and his wife Anna were invited to No.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 attained the same rank before leaving to take up a position with a company associated with the Army. Both did five tour's of Iraq which included the initial invasion of Basra. All the guest's met at the Ministry of Defence and were then taken to Downing Street where they were shown around No.10 and were allowed to visit the Cabinet Room. They were served lunch by David Cameron & Barack Obama, both of whom went to each table speaking to everyone there. Neal and Anna considered the opportunity a real privilege and had a 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 a race to get the lambs, born in December, ready for the May show, says Dave, but we manage somehow..the Newark Show is trying hard to return to a more agricultural affair and seems to be succeeding. We were placed third with a ram lamb, SCOTT, - a good return for our first outing. Their second showing was at Woodhall Spa on a very blustery Sunday morning in late May. The Show there is conducted outdoors and at the conclusion they all looked and felt very much the worse for wear. However, in spite of the class being a strong one, they did achieve a creditable fifth place with STUART, their second ram 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 with the shearing machine his father used - Roy would turn the handle for hours to work the machine.

ROY WOOD, of Main Street, a lifelong village resident, has been shearing sheep for over 45 years. His involvement began when he accompanied his father Arthur on his trips to shear 20 or 30 sheep for farmer Ronald Wilkinson in Besthorpe. Roy had to wind the clipping machine, a rather primitive but effective implement which had to be turned as fast as possible. It is easy to imagine what exhausting work this was!

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

To win a bet
In 2004, Roy sheared 1257 sheep, the most he has ever done in a year. This year, 2011, I have only sheared 400, says Roy, adding, Im getting on a bit now and its a young mans job! As the photographs here show, one of the 400 belonged 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 to win 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! 9

ABOVE: Dave and Roy - all done!

MIKE ROSS TREVOR

is one of the newer members of our village community and we are pleased to welcome him! In 2007 Mike retired after 45 years in the music business and felt it was time to leave the city life of London and move to the countryside which he had always enjoyed. He settled near York and spent three years there but was not completely happy as he felt it was too far from London. After a while he met some new friends who happened to live in Eagle, Mike had driven through the village many times on his visits and had always remarked that it was a really lovely village and the kind of place he would like to live. Eventually, his friends persuaded him to move to South Scarle after they spotted that the Old Pastures was up for sale. Mike drove down from York to view the house and immediately loved what he saw. It was perfect for his needs, and the previous occupants, who had 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 have found the house and village. He still travels back to London on occasions to visit friends from his recording days and feels fortunate to be near a fast train service so he 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 the Jimi 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 Mike continued working for the new company. In partnership with ex-Decca producer Mike Smith, he worked with The Tremeloes, The Marmalade, Love Affair, Georgie Fame and Christie, producing a string of successful hit records and five number one singles '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 Shack albums which included the number one single 'Albatross'. Another popular client was the well-known DJ, John Peel, who ran his Dandelion Label through CBS Records. 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 90 musicians and Mike worked with Argent, Brian Auger, July, Vinegar Joe and The Byrds. During this period he started to work on Classical projects for the label with CBS Masterworks staff Producer, Paul Myers, recording Classical Guitarist, John Williams, as well as Issac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman and Murray Perahia, together with 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 Readers Digest. .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 sessions followed. He also travelled extensively including to Budapest and Munich for film projects, and to Italy, Dublin and Israel for classical recordings.

The Book Club have been meeting regularly over the past few months and books read recently include: THE OTHER COUNTRY, a poetry anthology by Carol Ann Duffy, the Poet Laureate; BAD SCIENCE by Ben Oldacre which deals with the claims made by practitioners of complementary medicine; THE FRENCH LIEUTENANTS WOMAN by John Fowles, the period novel which was made into the successful 1981 film.
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Over 120,000 VIEWS & growing!

JAMIE FINN of Main Street, South
Scarle, has recently uploaded a video on Youtube featuring another of his own compositions - this time the song is on a very topical theme, that of the hacking scandal and the demise of the News of the World newspaper. The video has already been viewed by nearly 130,000 people, most of whom have given it a big thumbs-up! Many of the viewers are asking Jamie to write more. His previous video, containing his song Conscience Free MP, proved a hit and it seems that Jamie is on the way to joining an elite band of UK songwriters who, 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 TV story with precocious time warps, well-received by half the group as a good read; BETHANY by Anita Mason relating a doomed attempt at a commune in the material world which we thought lacked interest as a story but prompted a lot of discussion about cults and the power wielded by charismatic figureheads. Our old favourite VULCAN 607 motivated half the group to visit the old girl at Waddington Air Show! She brought tears to our eyes and ringing in the ears when she rumbled down the runway.a sight to behold! In our next sessions we will be reading some books by male authors including Mark Twain and Milan Kundera. KATE MURRELL
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CHEESE & WINE PARTY

A Cheese & Wine Party was held at THE HALL on 12th June 2011. and, In spite of the rain, those who attended enjoyed the get-together which raised 478.86 for Church funds. 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 RUN

A 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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Fancy Dress entrants John, Stuart, Steve, Lyn, Richard. Clowns, Roy, Brian, & Elaine; Colin, Terry and Judy.

FUN RUN FANCY DRESS CONTESTANTS The Clowns were voted the winners!
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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 guests and a spread of delicious food was enjoyed by all. Elaine was employed by Nottinghamshire County Council for 34 years in various departments. During that time, she worked with elderly patients with mental health problems, 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 local schools before taking up social work. Together with her husband Brian, she enjoys walking and being involved in the various village activities. Her other interests include crafts, gardening and Pilates, and she is a keen theatregoer. She has recently signed - up for a class learning to make toiletries and cosmetics from natural materials. With all these interests and her involvement in the life of the village, it is no surprise that Elaine is glad to put her working-life behind her. The kind of work I did is very stressful so it is nice to be able to relax now and spend some time doing the things I really love, says Elaine, pictured here with two of her young guests, Joseph and 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 time was had by all as pictures show!

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In aid of St Helena , South Scarle, refurbishment

FESTIVAL OF ANGELS
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 2nd October - 10 am to 1 pm 2.30pm to 4 pm - Angels Delights An entertainment in Words and Music, including South Scarle Mummers Play, followed by Tea and Cake Further details: Tel: 01636 892409, 892056, 892003

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