A big thank you
Julie Taylor wishes to say a big thank you to everyone who came to the Vintage Tea Party earlier this month, which raised £677 for the British Legion.
News
Don’t miss out on free childcare if you’re on a low income
Families in Derbyshire on a low income are urged to take advantage of free childcare now available for their two year olds.
Ghost Walk photos now on website
A big thank you to everyone involved in organising the ghost walk, particularly to John Harrop and Eileen Wildsmith for their dramatic theatrical performance. It was great to see around 200 people coming together to hear the spooky story. Photos are now uploaded – see the link below.
The next key event for the village is the Centenary Commemoration for World War I – in Church at 10.30am or at the War Memorial at 10.45am on Sunday 9th November. Please come along to show your respects.
And the winner of the 2014 Scarecrow competition is .....
Appeal for information on missing person, who may be in Morton area
This news item has now been removed as the missing man has been found safe and well.
Photos of Scarecrows
The photos of all the scarecrows are on the website. If we have missed photographing any, please let us know by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
A happy ending for Headless Homer thanks to an article in the Derbyshire Times
Poor Headless Homer had his head stolen during Saturday night and, although the head was returned on Sunday, the whole scarecrow including the chair he was sitting on was stolen during Sunday night. The news of the missing Homer was published in this weeks Derbyshire Times, which has led to the return of Homer and an apology by the two Mansfield lads who took him.
Sadly Mary Mary Quite Contrary and Cruela de Vil have also both been stolen.
Outdoor gym equipment - Please let us know your top 4 choices
The Parish Council has applied for a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to install a new outdoor fitness area at the Centre of England Park, New Street. We are currently at the final stage of securing the grant and the Parish Council would like the residents of Morton to participate in the choice of fitness equipment for the park. We have a budget of £10,000, which should be enough to purchase 4 pieces of equipment, so please let us have your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choices.
Get safe online week: 20th – 26th October
Get Safe Online is all about how people can protect themselves from cyber criminals. It’s an educational website dedicated to protecting people from harm on the internet, by providing easy-to-understand information about online security.
Proposed cuts to transport − tell DCC now
Bus users in Derbyshire are being asked about their journeys − to help Derbyshire County Council shape their future transport services.
Tick Tock - Test your smoke alarm before it is too late
Last year over half the 213 fire deaths in the home were caused by smoke inhalation. Working smoke alarms can give people the wake-up call they need to escape − because smoke will not, it will leave you for dead.
Are you eligible for a Winter Warm Pack this winter?
Are you or do you know anyone who would be eligible for a Winter Warm Pack this winter? Packs should be available from the beginning of November.
