Your Weekly Roundup from Bassetlaw Today
This week's wrap up from across Bassetlaw with highlights from this week's Bassetlaw Today newsletters and of course - your daily puzzle fix.
Todays thought for the day ... “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou
Enjoy the read and have a great weekend wherever you are in Bassetlaw.
Justin Doddy, Editor
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Have your say on proposed Housing Repairs Policy
Bassetlaw District Council is consulting with tenants, leaseholders and other stakeholders on a new draft Housing Repairs Policy which aims to improve the delivery of its repairs and maintenance services. The proposed changes aim to ensure that repairs are completed right first time, enable the council to plan work in a better and more efficient way, and clearly set out who is responsible for specific repair and maintenance issues.To find out more and to take part in the consultation visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/repairs-consultation
Dangerous Women of Nottinghamshire, a talk by Adrian Grey
Local well-known Historian, Educationalist and Author Adrian Gray will be visiting the Basstelaw Museum to talk about the Dangerous Women of Nottinghamshire. His lively presentation will look at some of the women of Nottinghamshire who have has a significant impact in challenging the man’s world that they were forced to live in. The event on Thursday 7th May is organised by the Friends of Bassetlaw Museum. Entrance is free to FoBM Members, £3.00 to non-Members.Please note that refreshments will be available from 6.45pm, the Presentation will begin at 7.15pm
Bright future for Lindrick Players thanks to councillor grant
An amateur theatre company based in Carlton-in-Lindrick will be entertaining audiences again this year thanks to a £1,220 grant from a group of Bassetlaw District Councillors. The funding has contributed to making essential safety improvements to the company’s sound and lighting booth, meaning they can continue to put on future performances in a safe and enjoyable way. Sam Caudwell, Secretary of Lindrick Players, said: "We are extremely grateful for this grant, which will allow us to bring in a structural engineer to assess and certify our equipment ahead of this year’s productions and those in the future.
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Bassetlaw Planners say NO to Worksop PMO application
A planning application (Application No: 25/01163/COU) proposing the 'Change of Use From Offices on First and Second Floors into a 4-bedroom HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) (Use Class C4)' at 61 Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1PP has been refused by Bassetlaw Planners on 15/4/2026. Further details on the application and decision can be found on Bassetlaw District Council's website. https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/
A.W. Lymn Deepens North Notts Footprint with Acquisition of Established Funeral Directors
Award-winning, family owned and operated funeral directors A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has this week announced its fourth acquisition in three years as it takes over a well-established North Notts business. Established more than 117 years ago, the fifth-generation family business is one of the largest independent funeral businesses in the UK and is synonymous across Nottinghamshire with quality, personal service and excellence in all aspects of funeral care. This week it brings the two branches of G.D Hall funeral directors into the fold.
Our three interesting facts for today ....
On a single day in 2018 volunteers in India planted 66 million trees
80% of 'Close Door' buttons in lifts are just for show: the doors are on a timer
The palm trees in Los Angeles are the result of a job creation scheme in the 1930s
Lincoln City have made history by securing the Sky Bet League One title
Tuesday's 2-0 win at Doncaster Rovers thanks to two goals from Ben House ensured no one can finish above the Imps in the table, and means the season will finish with silverware. Michael Skubala's side had already confirmed their place back in the second tier for the first time since the 1960/61 campaign. It was the first time promotion had been won from the third tier since the 1951/52 season - 74 years ago.
Police issue advice after spate of keyless car thefts
Officers are warning drivers to take additional steps to secure their vehicles after a string of keyless thefts in the north Worksop area. Twelve cars have been stolen over the last two weeks. Targets for thieves have included Mercedes and BMW vehicles, however recently Fiat 500s, Ford Fiesta STs, and Hyundais have been targeted. It is currently believed that offenders have been using handheld remote entry devices, also called ‘relay’ devices, to commit keyless car theft – without touching the key. If you want to share information anonymously you can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Retford bids for UK’s first Town of Culture crown
Retford has set its sights on becoming the first in the UK to be crowned Town of Culture in 2028. The Retford Town Centre Partnership Board, supported by Bassetlaw District Council, has put in a submission for the accolade which follows the success of the UK’s City of Culture. Rick Brand Chair of the Retford Town Centre Partnership Board said: “Retford is a great candidate for UK Town of Culture with its many dance schools, art galleries, theatres, museum, and architecture.
Tigers win guarantees survival
Worksop Town delivered a ruthless final home display to secure survival as they demolished Peterborough Sports 8-0 at the Windsor Foodservice Stadium. The Tigers next game is a trip away against Chorley on the 25th of April for the finale to the campaign.
Can you figure out today's puzzle?
First figure out the nine letter solution and then find as many words as you can in today's panagram that contain the letter O.
Our last panagram was NEWLYWEDS. Read our next newsletter for the solution to today's puzzle.
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Justin Doddy, Editor
Bassetlaw Today
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