WHAT'S ON: Tickhill

CAST YOUR VOTE: Townsfolk are advised that voting in the Tickhill Town Council Annual Awards 2016 contest is now open. Nomination forms can be obtained from Tickhill Library. There will be three trophies awarded. These are the Young Person of the Year Award that is presented to a Tickhill resident aged 11 or under for personal commitment above and beyond that which is expected, the Community Award to an adult living in Tickhill who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community, and the Alison Award to a young resident of Tickhill aged 12-25 for any form of personal achievement. Nominations can be returned in a sealed envelope to the clerk of Tickhill Town Council, Mrs Margaret Cannings-Clough, at 24 Vine Road, Tickhill DN11 9EP. Nominations must be received before October 31. The award winners will be presented with their trophies at the mayor of Tickhill Cllr Brian Keith’s annual reception at the Tithes Lane Pavilion in December.

FUNDRAISING FEAT: Regulars at The Oak pub raised £1,573.30 for the Little Heroes Trust children’s cancer charity as a result of the Conquer the Coals Walk that took place at the Northgate hostelry. Among the brave soles that trod barefoot on the red-hot cinders were landlady Michelle Needham and her husband Wes along with another dozen or so fundraisers. Michelle said: “It was a really good event and all of those people that took part in the challenge received lots of encouragement from the onlookers. On the night we also raised another £80 for the Little Heroes charity from the raffle. Our next charity challenge here at The Oak could be a bungee jump.”

MAKE A MOTHER'S DAY: The ladies of the Tickhill branch of the Mother’s Union have been taking part in the Make a Mother’s Day during Lent. Members have collected money in Smartie tubes and the cash will go towards the Salt and Light scheme that is being supported in seven countries by the Mother’s Union. Every £100 that is raised will equip an overseas church to become a catalyst for change.

PICTURE THIS: Residents have been invited to attend a public meeting in the Parish Room on March 8 2pm at which interest in starting a Cinema Club in Tickhill will be gauged. Dorothy Colcutt has booked the Northgate venue and spoken to Rupert Atkinson, organiser of the long-running Bawtry Film Society, who has been invited. It is the intention to form a committee numbering four or five film enthusiasts. A decision will also be taken as to whether to show the films in an afternoon or evening. Contact Dorothy 01302 742140.

SEAT SMASHED: One of the wooden seats that border Tickhill Cricket Club’s Alderson Drive has been subjected to an act of vandalism. The seat that is located opposite the bus shelter on Alderson Drive has been smashed beyond repair. Members of Tickhill Cricket Club would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

SUE SPEAKS: Guest speaker Sue Clifton talks to members of Tickhill Methodist Ladies’ Fellowship at their meeting on March 8. Her talk is called Madagascar 2.30pm in the lounge in the Northgate chapel.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The ladies of the Tickhill branch of the Mothers’ Union gather in St Luke’s Chapel at St Mary’s Parish Church on March 8 2pm for their annual birthday meeting.

COUNCIL MEETINGS: Mayor of Tickhill Cllr Brian Keith chairs the meeting of Tickhill Town Council in the Tithes Lane Pavilion on March 8 10.30am. Members of Tickhill Town Council’s Advisory Committee gather in the Tithes Lane Pavilion for their monthly meeting that is also being held on March 8 7.30pm. The committee that is comprised of representatives of various town clubs and organisations will be discussing a range of items and passing their advice and recommendations on to the full council.

WHO ARE YER: Guest speaker Peter Slater will give a talk called Don’t You Know Who I Am? to Tickhill and Bawtry Probus Club on March 10 10am in the Millstone Hotel, Northgate.

WOMEN TALK: The Tickhill branch of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association attend their AGM on March 10 in the Methodist Schoolroom 7.30pm. The group will be presenting a cheque for £2,000 to a representative of the Radiation Suite, Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The money has been raised at the association’s charity events throughout the year.