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ANOTHER ADDRESS

Please note that this blog is supplemented by yet another blog entitled

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"BURTON JOYCE ONLINE"

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The point of "B J O" is an attempt to create a wider

online awareness within our village community

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PRESS RELEASE

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B J BLOG PRESS RELEASE

As part of my publicity campaign and in an effort to gain greater public awareness I decided to circulate a Press Release publicising the fact tha B J now had an ONLINE community debating, discussion, suggestion, opinion forum ( This Burton Joyce Blog ) .-

I sent out Press Releases to each tier of local government from the Parish Council upwards, to the top level of our local MP in Parliament and sat back waiting for acknowledgements of receipts-

Why you may ask such extreme action? - Well in my mind, and that of many many others, I am of the opinon that there can be all to many instances of the use of the frustrating and general excuse of lack/absence of awareness of the existance of a condition, situation, incident, knowledge of bad practice etc - These excuses which relieve many of a responsibilty and accountabilty ( the "Need to Know" practice is so frequently offerred in reponse to critism in interviews - as argumental denial of their awareness)

To-date I am pleased to note that I have received these reponses to the Releases.. .. from "Vern" our MP in Parliament and "James" our C C Councillor - Thanks to you both ( even though "Vern's" was from his assistant - it is still appreciated) plus .. J @ bjra

This Burton Joyce Blog is aimed at bringing to the attention of all those with interests in our village, the daily news, views, faces and places - serious, amusing and sometime contentious . It constantly seeks constructive comments, replies, discussion and suggestions via the online interactive comments facility

It is also intended as a chronicle of to-day's daily life within the village, hopefully ensuring access to the information by future generations, for it will be part of B J's history by tomorrow

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COURTESY

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Courtesy and good manners

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Here is an observation of mine, which is definitely becoming more frequent of late. .. ..

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Why is it that individuals in the employ of governmental or local authority establishments, local interest groups etc., fail to reply or acknowledge incoming e mails, particularly when they contain offers of help and/or subjects of local community interests

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Is it complacency, indifference, ignorance (of the fact that the sender has its receipt noted), or simply that it is deemed unnecessary, or of insufficient importance to warrant attention, consideration or a reply ?

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It has been muted that projects with entreprenarial substance ( even the non-commercial) may be considered as "un-touchable" .. .. or in my opinion even "threatening"

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So what is the answer? .. .. a lack of simple courtesy or a total absence of goodmanners ! ! !

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What a Mess2

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WHAT A MESS !

Who has the responsibility for this

I have reported on this mess before today. So here goes again.. ..

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When will those responsible for the upkeep of this patch take the “bull by the horns” and get this unsightly mess in the centre of the village tidied up and “in keeping” with the preferred appearance of our village -

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Shame on you who have responsibility for this “oversight“. Shame on those who have accountability for ensuring and maintaining a tidy and attractive village .Once again is this the attitude which contributes to why we did not win an Attractive Village Award this year?-

Why must we accept that this particular area in our village centre be allowed to remain in this untidy, overgrown, eye sore condition for such an extended period ?.

Why should this situation be allowed to exist? Particularly as the BCTV is located in the Village Old School alongside.

PERHAPS IT NEEDS SOMEONE WITH INITIATIVE ? Oh dear me! Initiative appears to be in short supply of late .. .. ..

I will continue reporting on progress, until this situation is resolved .. .. ..

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POST OFFICE

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The saga continues, my mole suggests that the absent sub Post Master situation in the village, could well be resolved in January 2009 - I wonder ( hopefully)

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PARISH COUNCIL

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Improving Community involvement
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Here is a question and an obvious suggestion for the PARISH COUNCIL.
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Why does the PC continue to ignore the creation of an ONLINE contact facility for the village community?
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A simply e mail address enabling contact with the many village residents is already ONLINE, and is certainly better for direct communication (admin@burtonjoyceparishcouncil.org.uk)
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Better still now, how about adding a Parish Council website ?
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If this suggestion appears to be " a step too far ". I will gladly offer regular space ( free/unedited/unabbreviated) within this BURTON JOYCE BLOG to aid your public announcements and information distribution

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POP

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INDESCRIMINATE PARKING !
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My Index Subject Heading of POP ( Parking On Pavements) is almost true in this instance ( One wheel on pavement)
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How long will this type of vehicle be allowed access thro the village Main Street and be allowed to indiscriminate park in such an obstructive and restrictive manner when there is an off-road facility within the Co-op car park for off-loading, not 2 M away and with complete and clear access into the Stores designated off loading area
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This commercial delivery vehicle parked in the narrow Chestnut Grove, obstructing village incoming traffic completely, restricting safe views for those entering and leaving the Coop car park from the Chestnut Grove entrance/exit. and creating further obstructions into the Vicarage, BCTV and two private dwellings, plus the free passage of traffic leaving the village by this narrow road.
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This inconsiderate parking has to be stopped not only for the above reasons but also because of the difficulties it creates for pedestrian parents and their children , for the elderly and infirmed , and for the general safety of all the village residents

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AWA2

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A Week End Away 2 -Thoresby Hall

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For anyone seeking to have an enjoyable few days away you should visit Thoresby Hall (just north of Ollerton Round About)

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WOW ! - This Grade1 listed Hall, now a Hotel and Retreat, quite honestly packs an experience which should not be missed . In addition to its 3 Special Restaurants (The Blue Room, Le Bistro, Pierre Pont ) , the historic Great Hall and Library, within architecture which is awe inspiring and is a tangible illustration of true craftmanship .

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Thoresby Hall also has leisure facilities which will interest and attract the majority, Archery instruction, Fun Curling, Circus skill, a Garden with Nature trails, ( Capability Brown ) Rifle shooting with instruction, Quizes, Line Dancing, Table Tennis and a History Tour around this fabulous Grade 1 Listed House - and that is only one day..

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Another day can be spent Fencing, Nintendo Wii experience, Killer Pool, Tai-chi, Salsa Dancing, Leisure walks and a Snooker Competition .All this PLUS an Indoor Heated Swimming Pool including a Relaxing Whirl-Pool, a Keep Fit Studio,. Chill-out/Relaxation Suite and Spa (extra cost depending upon products chosen) Dancing and Nightly Floor shows with headline Artists - All at NO extra cost

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To repeat myself . .. Well worth a visit and No! I do not get a Commission

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And I forgot to say - It is for couples only and the “Silver Heads” have the definite majority ;-)
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AWA 1

A Weekend Away 1 @ THORESBY HALL
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See next (later) AWA2 Blog for descriptive text

SPECIAL LADY

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A SPECIAL LADY

WOW! I received an email today, just minutes after I uploaded my previous blog and it makes my day !.

I would like other readers to see her comments - Not because they are congratulatory, but because this lady is typical of the particular "cross-section" of our community to whom I am hoping my daily Blogs reach, so here goes.. ..

" Just a few words about your blog - it was lovely to drop on it by chance and I felt is was unfair not to congratulate you on your work. .. .. .. .. I shall be 80 years young in February, and enjoy my weekly Google Alerts about the village - now I've got the Blog too ! Thanks . One thing though, your prefix "wetwo" intrigues me, anything to do with.. .. .. .. .. Well I tried! Thanks again" .. .. .. ..

Norma! It's my pleasure - Its me that needs to thank you ..

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HAVE YOUR SAY

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"HAVE YOUR SAY" - You mature B J residents !

A few relevant estimated figures for Burton Joyce Bulcote and Stoke Bardolph ( albeit for year 2004)

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Population - 3555 with 41% classed as mature and 32% being over 60 years old

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Life expectancy - Female 83.2 years/ Male 82.2 years

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Number of Pensioner households - 289

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This Burton Joyce Blog is designed to attract and interest the mature Internet Surfers (Silver Surfers) resident in our village, and to stimulate the contribution of their views and opinions relevant to their own community.

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A Blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a web site usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. Many Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical Blog combines text, images, and links to other Blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic.

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The ability for readers to submit and reply to comments via the “online interactive facility” is an important and interesting feature of this BJ Blog.

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So once again all you BJ residents get involved, online, with the news, views, faces and places connected with your own community

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ARMISTICE Day

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.By comparing these two images and those in the previous Blog, the difference in attendance at B J Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day is obvious

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..........................................Why is there a "National Remembrance Sunday" and a few days later an "Armistice Day".. ??

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" Remembrance Sunday" is when we as a country openly display our remembrance of all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.. ..

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"Armistice Day" is the anniversary of the ceasation of the conflict in the 1914/1918 war..

ie - The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. When we also remember those who never returned from the conflict

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To my mind, an open display of respect on Remembrance Sunday covers the respect of ALL those who have fallen in conflict today, yesterday and everyday

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This is the reason why I felt a little dispair with the "later/younger generations" attending the B J Cenotaph on Sunday at 11 o'clock. ------- Particularly as the "later/younger generations" will be by their own years more closely linked to the country's latest fatalities

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REMEMBERING?

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Those gathered at the Cenotaph just before the 11th hour and the lone physical sign of remembering

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REMEMBERING

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The B J villagers and UK citizens everywhere annually recall and REMEMBER on the 11th day of the 11th month those who fell and died in our Nations’s conflicts.

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These visual signs of respect and thanks by the Nation are always physically shown and seen on -

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Remembrance Sunday every year at hundreds of Cenotaphs sited in villages, towns and cities

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WE WILL REMEMBER ! .. ,..

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Will We?, Do We? .. .. Evidently not necessarily so..

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For only 10 of the 4000 or so Burton Joyce residents were at the Cenotaph this year - to remember, pay their respects and show their gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice

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WHY ? Why? Why? On this “Sunday of National Remembrance”

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Why -No official village representative at the cenotaph at the 11th hour?
Why -No British Legion representation?
Why -No Clergy representative from any of the 3 village churches?
Why - No single sign of Remembrance - public or private place at the cenotaph

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"Only one simple small poignant cross brought and laid there by one of the ladies present"
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Are these the reasons why I feel so low and dissappointed on this

"ANNUAL NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE DAY" ?

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B J Post Office

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B J POST OFFICE

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Our village Post Office SAGA continues - .. Does it ? .. .. - really ! .

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Or is the more important question !! ..!! -

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How long will the present situation continue? Orrrrrrr ! .. .. ..

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Is the “dreaded closure decision” already in the pipeline ? .. .. .. I wonder !! !!

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SILVER SURFERS

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BURTON JOYCE and SILVER SURFERS
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The activity of two, quite separate and individual, long time resident - Burton Joyce Silver Silvers have created outstanding individual Online works - truly individual, comprehensive, unique, non-commercial, and non-profit making
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The two works are featured and permanently linked from within the

BURTON JOYCE BLOG which daily chronicles the news, views , faces and places - within the village, with serious, amusing and sometime contentious content.
The BLOG online address is http://www.burtonjoyceblog.blogspot.com
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These two, quite individual, works cover
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1)The Social history of Burton Joyce via a 1600<1900> which describes the village relationship with the hosiery industry and families thro the period.. This “TimeLine” method of describing the history and village characters during 1600<1900>The work is enhanced with over 220 illustrations and images .. and
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2)The Burton Joyce, Virtual Reality, Interactive, Village Tour with truly unique impressive panoramic views thro-out.. The work is genuinely innovative and produced with an individual expertise rarely seen. It utilising over 50 individual (interlinked) camera panoramic locations, each taking at least a full minute for each un-interrupted panoramic viewing
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Simply "Click" on either of the two links within the heading for direct online transfers
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UP and DOWN

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The "Up and Down" of Spire

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St Helen's original church spire is dated as from the 1300’s Unfortunately it now permanently located at ground level within the churchyard with a Grade 2 listing

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The top of the spire was replaced in 1895, gas lighting was installed, then replaced with electricity in 1935. Central heating was installed with a boiler under the central aisle, to be replaced by a gas boiler outside the building about 1940.
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The Vicarage in 1922 was described as suitable to the needs of the vicar

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It comprised of three sitting rooms, a kitchen scullery and pantries, five bedrooms, a bathroom, two box-rooms and, externally, a coach house, stable, cowshed, cow stall and coal house.
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WoW!
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TRICKS or TREAT

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TRICKS or TREAT ?

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Vernon Croaker MP - Maiden speech in Parliament - 10 Jun 1997 : Column 1033(Hanzard)

…“There are also two beautiful rural villages. Burton Joyce is the larger. It is popular with commuters to Nottingham and has a most beautiful 13th-century church. Stoke Bardolph is in the valley of the Trent, with lovely views across the river to Shelford and Radcliffe” .. .. I see this every day - a treat!

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I went to my B J Dentist the other day - for my routine check-up. As usual my teeth did require some attention - A filling had broken in one and a “hole” had appeared in another , …. ….so I accepted my Dentist's diagnosis and booked in for a later appointment - for remedial treatment - for a problem - I could not see.. !! ?? a trick!

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On my way out I stopped to read a grand coloured brochure pinned on the reception notice board - It advertised the forthcoming Bonfire and Fireworks event scheduled for the 1st Nov. - I read it and re-read it . .., several times, until eventually the receptionist came over and asked “Is there a problem?”. “Yes I replied - the Dentist’s examination must have affected my eye sight .. I can‘t see where this Village Bon Fire event is being held” - “Oh! Don’t get concerned, she replied, we have all had the same problem. Obviously, there is a mistake and it has been left off - We guess it will be at held at the Poplars Sports Ground” - .. .. a problem - for I could not see where - a trick!

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We received our Quarterly Gas Heating Bill (July/August/September ) the other day - approx £450 - for a summer quarter - for a couple - this was definitely NO treat

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Yes approx £450 Gas Heating Bill - for a couple - for a summer quarter -

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To Gordon Brown ! Please take note

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.. .. And to that guy named FAWKES, .. .. .. "Where are you? "-

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"You have some unfinished business" .. .. :-) .. .. this COULD be a treat!

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DID you SEE

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DID YOU SEE ?

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Last nights BBC TV programme on “East Midlands Today” ( reporting on the subject of “Car Seat Belt wearing” .

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The piece was filmed on the Burton Joyce/Lowdham Road , on the B J side of the Bulcote Cross Roads at a point between the “old, existing and filthy” 30MPH restricted speed sign and the “new clean interactive speed registering warning” sign sited at the Shaftsbury Avenue cross road with the new (apparently un-saleable) apartment block alongside

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The reported result of wearing a car seat belt is the saving of at least one fatality every day of the year

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The Old Bulcote Petrol Station (now only selling cars) was clearly recognisable with its plethora of vehicles on display alongside the road

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DID you KNOW?

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B J Blacksmithies (1841) - now The Dance Studio

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DID YOU KNOW?

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Did you know that this village centre landmark (now the Dance Studio) was, once upon a time, the B J Village Blacksmiths Forge .

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Yes ! In the 1841 these premises were occupied by Joseph Alvey and his son Matthew - as the village Blacksmiths. Matthew later took over the business from his father

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Another son, Joseph (junior) became the village butcher, then a farmer , marrying the widow Ann Dams . One of their children - Sophia - married Harry Roberts, together they built and lived at “Fernside” in Criftin Road on land purchased from Joseph and Ann.

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Harry Roberts and his wife Sophia later gifted to the village the land/area now known as “Roberts Playfield” alongside the “Nelson Public House”

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If you did not know .. .. You do now !!
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Clubs and Meets 2

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St Helen’s Church Fair

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CHRISTMAS FAIR is on Saturday December 6th at the CARNARVON ROOMS from10.00am

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B J Art Society -

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B J METHODIST CHURCH HALL -Saturday November 15th 10..00.am <>

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-Free admission - Tea coffee and Cakes- supporting Hayward House Cancer Care Unit

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Flood Defences

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Progress to 03/11/08

Progress as at 07/09/08

B J Flood Defences
On the 6/7th Sept I reported that the BJ Flood defence pumping station had still to be completed. - after the commencement of the work in February of this year

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In the October issue of the Parish Magazine, Steve Wright’s contribution comments upon the report by the Environment Agency Flood Risk Management and their statement that at the time of going to print (which could be interpreted as the 16th Sept) “the work was nearing the completion of the pumping station” and that “When all work is completed screening of the site will be carried out by planting suitable shrubbery”

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Well let me advise all in B J and the Agency itself, that work appears to be NO nearer completion, with little or no apparent progress subsequent to the September statement - as my images show.

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With all the rain we have had this last year it makes me wonder if all the expense in the new , non-completed B J Pumping Station was really necessary. After all we have all seen "down pour upon down pour" and "wide spread flooding" thro-out the country, but not here in B J this year.

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Is it that the maintenance ( renewed) in clearing local Dykes, ditches and beck/dumbles etc was the only remedial action necessary? Instead of the instigating the reputed £350,000 contract

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B J Graffiti

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Is this "Discrete/acceptable" Graffiti ?

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B J Graffiti

This example of graffiti art work can be seen in Burton Joyce

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Now whilst I cannot approve with this irresponsible “Street Art work”, I can, and often appreciate the skill and artistic content of many of the “unauthorised displays” - for “displays” are really they are -
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As a community, why do we not provide acceptable areas locally, where these free-lance artists can develop their skills and artistic interpretations in a responsible manner. So as a community should we try to provide a local, none offending yet acceptable location - Yes most certainly

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The above image is and example of artwork which does not look "out of place" in its present location, nor does it offend me personally. It can also be legitimately considered as improving the “bland” appearance of the storage tank on which it is displayed

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Bus Stop Block

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The Bus Stop

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“The Bus Stop block”

The other day I was in the village centre , minding my own business meandering in front of the village P Office and Chemist, when I saw a lady pull up and park her small two door car in the middle of the marked Bus stop area in front of the Charity Shop. She left her parked car to take a parcel into the Charity Shop. In the mean time the local bus service on its way to Southwell arrived and stopped at the designated Bus Stop ( with its newly erected brand new Bus stop Post) to disgorge its passengers. In stopping the bus driver found it necessary (or convenient) to block in the errant car parker.- by parking tight up alongside the car’s divers door. Before the bus had time to continue on its way the lady reappeared form the shop and stood on the pavement alongside her car looking quite bemused ( not perturbed, annoyed ,or even amused) she simply stood there legs akimbo with her hand on her hips .. .. Looking .. .

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In the meantime the driver simply sat on his seat in the bus .. Looking. ..

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Now this “stand-off” continued for a good 15 minutes ( I lie! .. It appeared that long, but in reality it would have only been 5 minutes) . After this time the “stand-off” continued - with not a word passing between the two drivers, plus ongoing and increasing difficulties being experienced by other road using drivers - Horns sounding and irate fists being shaken, as they manoeuvred to pass around the bus parked more than mid way across the Main Street.

The lady who had now turned around and with some embarrassment returned to looking with disinterest into the Charity shop window so she could see the reflection of what was happening behind her back ( clever, what?)

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By now, I was running (no walking) a little late and a little annoyed that I did not have my camera with me , so I went on my way into the Co-op. Some 5 minutes or so later I passed the “errant parking lady” in one of the food aisle in the Store and wondered what had been the result of the amusing incident ( not so amusing for the many other road users AND pedestrians, who had not been amused, just inconvenienced and put at risk by the incident ).

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The final result was the bus driver having to leave before he became too entrenched in delaying his schedule, and the lady quickly moving her car across the Main Street and parking in front and alongside the Old School.

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A spot which was vacant when the lady originally parked - without consideration for others and causing a not so quiet fracas - with some consequence, ??????

B J SATS

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B J Primary School

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We should congratulate the school as it continues to progress in the 2008 SAT ‘s

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Key Stage One Level 2+
Maths - 100%; Reading - 97.5%; Writing - 95%

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Key Stage Two Level 4+
Maths - 100%: English - 94.6%; Science - 100%

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The school now has its own Mini Bus for outside events and provides a large number of “after school” clubs - Chess, Netball, Football, Art and Music.

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The school also offers parents Breakfast and After school Clubs with care from 7.30am to 6.00pm

A fine achievement long may it continue

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Light a Heart

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Village Hall - Light a Heart

Come on all you caring villagers and sponsor a “ Light a Heart” this Christmas and dedicate it to whoever is in yours. These will be hung in B J Village Hall thro-out November and December
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All proceeds to the upkeep of the Hall
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Contact Mark Tel - 841 9513

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B J Groups

Stroke Club - Tel 931 3288; BJ Runners 931 2978; Calligraphy 955 4222
Sugar Craft - Tel 987 5605; Senior Citizens’ Club 961 8254
Local History - Carnarvon Rooms meets Tues 10.00<12.00…;

Bridge Club Tel 931 3820; Trent Valley Art Group - 931 2422 ;

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Local Parish Councils Meets

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Burton Joyce - 4th November 08,

2nd December 08. 13th January 09. 3rd February 09

3rd March 09. 7th March 09. 5th May 09.

19th May 09. Annual Meeting

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Bulcote - 9th December 08 10th March. 09 15th

April 09.* Annual Meeting (Tentative)

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Look out for the news of the Comprehensive Review of arrangements and day to day running of the Poplars Sports Ground and Pavilion. incl. fees and contractual arrangements-

The “Review” is scheduled for presentation to the Burton Joyce Parish Council’s Finance & General Purposes Committee in November

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