Sutton Bonington
TRIBUTE TO JASMINE. “A wonderful tribute to a wonderful person” was how residents in Sutton Bonington aptly described the village send-off to teenager Jasmine Moseley, who died towards the end of last month and whose funeral cortege saw scores of people standing in front of their homes and alongside the village streets last week as they said a final goodbye to the hugely popular 19 year-old who died of leukaemia after a long and bravely-fought battle that earned so much respect from everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Jasmine, who lived with her parents on Charnwood Fields in the village, died on Friday, January 22, bringing to an end her fight for life that forced her to spend more than a year in and out of hospital for rounds of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
The village took the super youngster to their hearts and made sure she had the send-off she deserved, with dozens of tributes being voiced to her to highlight the feeling of what seemed the whole village wanting to give her a heartfelt and touching tribute before her cremation on Saturday, at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent.
Her final journey in the horse-drawn cortege along the main street of her home village, was wonderfully touching and quite rightly saw Jasmine’s own pony, Alfie, in pride of place in the magnificent procession.
The turnout of people in the village for the procession must have brought some comfort to her family, and mum Debbie, said: “It was absolutely amazing, the whole village was out lined up.”
People of all ages stood alongside the main street, among them lots of the teenager’s school friends.
“She was a wonderful and kind friend and so so many of us left are going to miss her and, despite her setbacks, her inspiring attitude to life.”
Jasmine was diagnosed with leukaemia in October 2019 and, after several rounds of chemotherapy, had a bone marrow transplant in April last year, when the whole country was beginning to feel the effects of the first coronavirus lockdown.
Jasmine suffered during her last 12 months or so but was always able to keep smiling, and her mum, who spent time with her living in the hospital, said her daughter always found time say how very grateful she was to the nurses at the City Hospital, in Nottingham, for their support and care.
Mrs Moseley said their daughter would always look to helping others and even when she was ill her attitude didn’t change.
The teenager always had a huge passion for horses and loved to be working at the Horse and Carriage Company in Sutton Bonington, with them being very supportive of her and who had helped organise the cortege.
The company also set up a fundraising campaign for her.
Owner Sue Robinson set up a Just Giving page, which raised more than £9,000. The fund was intended to help get Jasmine back on her feet while in recovery. However, a small amount was used for a final day out for the family and for tokens of thanks for the ward hospital staff.
Jasmine asked that remaining funds be used to support teenagers at the City Hospital, also suffering from leukaemia.
CHURCH THANKS. Leaders of the parish churches of St Anne’s and St Michael’s in Sutton Bonington have expressed their appreciation to those people who have helped them with donations during the current difficult Covid-19 situation.
In a statement, the churches say: “Many thanks again to all who have donated to help make up the shortfall in our finances from cancelling our fund-raising events.
“Donations have now reached £1,775, which, together with the sale of craft items, makes a grand total of £1,937! The Parochial Church Council is most grateful for all your generosity.”
GRANT BID. An application is being made by the parish council at Sutton Bonington to the East Midlands Airport community fund for a grant to meet the cost of a new village notice board to allow the replacement of the existing board near the village Jubilee tree, which members agree is in need at least of refurbishment.
The cost of the replacement of a wooden notice board could be £1,500, the council has been told by their clerk, Helen Chadwick.
Coun Duncan Bembridge, the council vice chairman, is making an approach to the university to see if they would be interested in sponsoring the cost of a new notice board.
CENSUS. Everyone will benefit from Census 2021 is a clear message being put out to everyone in the area.
Households across Sutton Bonington will be asked to take part in Census 2021 this spring.
The census, run by the
Office for National Statistics, is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every ten years since 1801, with the exception of 1941.
Ruddington resident Leia Morales is the Community Engagement Manager for Rushcliffe and has been working with Rushcliffe Borough Council as well as community groups and charities across South Nottinghamshire to raise awareness of the census.
She said: “Understanding the needs of the nation helps everyone from central government to organisations such as councils and health authorities, plan and fund public services across England and Wales.
“Census outputs inform where billions of pounds of public funding are spent on services like transport, education and health – on cycle routes, schools and dental surgeries.”
Charities and voluntary organisations often use it as evidence to get funding. It helps businesses to understand their customers and, for example, decide where to open new shops. Plus, those doing research, like university students and people looking into their family history, use census data. It provides important information on population, diversity, allowing organisations to know whether they are meeting their responsibilities and triggering action where necessary.
Census 2021 will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets.
“The census provides a unique snapshot of our communities,” Iain Bell, deputy national statistician at ONS, said. “It benefits everyone. Based on the information you give, it ensures millions of pounds are invested in emergency services, mental health care, school places, hospital beds, houses, roads, GPs and dentist’s services.
“No-one should miss out. Everyone can complete online with a new search-asyou-type ability and paper forms for those who need them.”
Census day will be on March 21, but households will soon receive letters with online codes explaining how they can take part.
The census will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity.
And, for the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.
For more information and advice on how to answer the questions, visit census.gov. uk
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE. A film has been made of the Sutton Bonington Churches Together Carols by candlelight service held during the festive season, and somewhat differently because of the Covid-19 situation
The service and the film have been described as a wonderful Churches Together event, planned by Pastor John Hebblethwaite and filmed and put together by Sarah Johns and Jonny Burrows.
Said the Minister: “It involved a lot of work, but it was well worth it. You can still watch it on www.sbbaptist. org.uk/christmas/carolservice”
CRIME FREE. Residents in Sutton Bonington and eight other villages breathed a sigh of relief at the end of January as their areas were crime free during the month.
Rushcliffe police did not receive a report of any crime in Sutton Bonington, as well as West Leake, Normanton on Soar, Gotham, Stanford on Soar, Rempstone, Bunny, New Kingston and Costock.
The good news has been reported to the local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators and the Parish Councils.
Any residents who wish to contact the local Notts beat officer responsible for the village – Pc Kelly Carlisle – may contact her at Kelly. carlisle@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk
She can be followed on twitter @LeakeKworthCops or on Facebook at Rushcliffe South Police.
Her mobile number is 07725925330.
If wish to contact her you can ring 101 ext. 3101530, or the control room where a message can be left. Her sergeant is Sgt 775 Robinson based at Cotgrave Police Station (ext. 3100775).
SURVEY BID. Sutton Bonington‘s Notts County Council member Coun Andy Brown has confirmed he is trying to get a traffic survey undertaken in the village by the police, following concerns expressed by numerous residents on the problem.
He has asked for a speed van to pay a visit to the village to record speeds with a suggestion this might be best sited for a period on Park Lane.
Rushcliffe
BOUNDARY REVIEW. Rushcliffe Borough Council looks set to grow in numbers.
The Borough Cabinet has discussed a Local Government Boundary Commission review to ensure residents are adequately represented as the borough’s communities continue to grow.
The council is set to recommend an increase of two councillors, taking the total number of elected members for the borough from 44 to 46, to help represent the expected 18% growth of the electorate between 2020 and 2027.
This increase would take the average number of electors per councillor from 2,058 to 2,558 by 2027, with the majority of growth focussed in two or three areas where large housing developments are planned.
The proposed change was discussed at the February Cabinet meeting and the change could assist the council in continuing to represent residents fairly and equitably in line with its Local Plan housing allocation numbers.
The draft submission which has been drawn up by the authority, with cross-party consultation, is set to be presented at a Full Council meeting on March 4, should Cabinet support it.
If approved, the proposed changes will be submitted to the Local Government Boundary Commission for consideration, with a review of ward boundaries across the borough conducted following their decision.
Leader of the Council, Coun Simon Robinson said: “This submission provides us with a really important opportunity to ensure fair and equal representation of our residents both now and in the future.
“As a council we welcome the opportunity to review our local arrangements, in light of the substantial population growth the borough is expecting over the coming years.
“Changes to our ward boundaries will help us cater for our growing population and help to make their voices heard as our communities develop and evolve.”
COUNCIL TAX DISCUSSION.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s council tax level looks set to continue to be the lowest in Nottinghamshire after its Cabinet discussed its 2021/22 Budget Strategy.
At a meeting of the Cabinet, it suggested the authority set figures which means it will remain in the lowest quartile of council tax charges in the country and again the lowest in the county.
Set at £147.36 for a band D property from April, an increase of £4.62 from last year, or less than 9p a week, the rise is necessary to ensure the council’s services and resources are sufficient to meet both current and future needs.
The report noted the considerable risks and uncertainty that prevails in the current financial environment with the full impact of Covid-19 yet to be determined and the further impact on both businesses and the community.
The council’s Cabinet lead for finance Coun Gordon Moore said however an ambitious £38m capital programme on key projects is still planned for the coming years, despite the pandemic.
He said: “Those in a Band D property in the borough still pay among the lowest figures of anywhere in the country despite the unprecedented challenges of Covid-19.
“The budget focuses on economic recovery and growth, supporting the most vulnerable in our community and ensuring that health and wellbeing, carbon reduction and supporting the environment remain high priorities.
“We’re pleased to set out this plan that will see the Council continue to invest significant capital within the borough with major investments such as Bingham Hub, the crematorium, an upgrade of facilities at leisure centres and support for affordable housing.”
A Full Council meeting on March 4 will now further discuss the proposed budget.
ONLINE EVENT. Rushcliffe business owners are invited to an online event that will bring together over 100 businesses to help learn more about personal and business resilience.
The virtual gathering will include a chance for businesses to learn more about how they can manage their budget in 2021, an open discussion on the future of high streets and an overview of the business support available from the D2N2 Growth Hub.
Keynote speaker John Dabrowski will also be sharing his new online masterclass, specifically designed to help people deal with stress induced by Covid-19 and demonstrating how to change the way they process negative situations.
John is an international speaker, author and expert on mental resilience, overcoming adversity and succeeding in his early years to become a basketball international player.
The virtual event takes place on Friday, March 5 from 10am to 12.30pm and business owners can book a place by visiting Https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/rushcliffe100-onlineticketsfor a fee of £10, proceeds from the tickets sales donated to local charities.
They include Meet, Greet and Eat, Bingham Helping Hands and the Keyworth Community Project who have all been working hard to support their communities during the pandemic.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader and portfolio holder for business and economic growth Coun Andy Edyvean said: “This year has been incredibly challenging for many businesses and at the Council we continue to do everything we can to provide support.
“This event will provide an opportunity for businesses to connect with each other and to learn more about the support that is available. We have been so impressed with the resilience shown by many as we continue to face uncertainty but as ever, new ideas and discussion we find really assists local business owners.
“We are also very pleased that a large portion of the proceeds from this event will provide much needed support for three brilliant local charities who have done so much to support our local communities throughout the pandemic.”
John Collins, Chair of the Rushcliffe Business Partnership’s Steering Group said: “This year’s Rushcliffe 100 event will be very different as we are not able to get together as we usually would in person.
“However, it will still be a fantastic morning for Rushcliffe businesses to hear how they can make both their operations and their personal life more resilient.
“Personal mental resilience is something which is crucial due to the impact of the lockdown and we hope this event will help our business community deal with the challenges they are likely to face in 2021.”