Event - Community Planning Workshop in Worksop (Priory)

I went to the update for the proposals for the area around the Priory on Friday and was very happy at the outlined proposals - I can't really go into much detail but the ideas suggested include opening up the views of the Priory and the possible installation of stepping stones and bridges across the river and Loin Goit to improve access across the fields, priory graveyard and Cemetery Road. Scalloping of the river has also been suggested to reduce the risk of flooding on Priorswell Road and Shelley Street.

I was really impressed by the ideas and hopefully it will come to fruition and encourage people to come and see one of the most impressive buildings in Nottinghamshire if not the East Midlands.

Event - Community Planning Workshop in Worksop (Priory)

Have your say! Hear your community's proposals!

Worksop Priory Gatehouse and Community Trust invite you to attend

Evening Public Sessions 7th December 2011 at 6pm and 9th December 2011 at 6pm at the Priorswell Centre, Priorswell Road, Worksop

Of a community planning workshop to begin to develop a vision for the area around the Priory and Gatehouse and addressing such issues as:

• management and maintenance of the open spaces
• traffic
• parking and the public realm
• how to enable the area to continue to thrive

The workshop will be facilitated by The Prince's Foundation in partnership with the Princes Regeneration Trust who have been working with the Parochial Church Council and the Worksop Priory and Gatehouse Community Trust.

Members of the public are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment as interest for the event is likely to be very high.

From a leaflet through my door

Event - Dungeons open for business (Newark Castle)

Explore Newark Castle and its dungeons on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays each week.

DUNGEON TOUR – 11 am

Includes two barrel vaulted dungeons and a bottle dungeon.

Includes ladder climb and confined spaces. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn.

TOWERS & UNDERCROFT TOUR – 1pm

Investigate the archaeology and history of Newark castle and discover the different types of architecture associated with the castle. Visit the South West and Gatehouse Towers, Galleries and Undercroft.

Involves climbing 77 stairs to the top of the Gatehouse.

Adults: £2.50, Children £1.25, family £7.

Please pre-book your tour to ensure availability by calling the Newark Tourist Information Centre on 01636 655765.

From: http://trentvale.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/dungeons-open-for-business/

Historic Somersall Gatehouse Up For Auction

HISTORIC cottage which was used by coachmen employed by the owners of a country estate is to go under the hammer at a sale in Sheffield this week.

 

The Lodge, is a two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage dating back to the 1700s and was previously one of two gatehouses for Somersall Hall, near Chesterfield.

According to auctioneers, it still retains some of the original features which would have been used by the estate's staff, although it has been partly modernised.

The present Somersall Hall was built in 1763 on the site of an earlier 17th century house owned by Godfrey Clarke and his son Gilbert who served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1652 and 1676 respectively.  Estate agents said the property, which has a minimum guide price of £130,000, "requires updating but offers much potential".

Lucy Crapper, of Sheffield-based Blundells said: "The cottage retains immense charm and character and now requires a scheme of cosmetic improvement and refurbishment.

"The existing gatehouse, which was extended in the 1950s and again in the 80s, now offers very spacious accommodation and offers a unique opportunity to purchase a period building."

Ms Crapper said the property is within easy of Chesterfield town centre and a short distance from Chatsworth House.

The cottage will be auctioned at Sheffield Park Hotel, Chesterfield Road South, at 2pm on Wednesday along with a number of other lots.

More information is available from Blundells on 0114 223 0777 or at the www.auctionhouse.uk.net  website.

From: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/localnews/Historic-cottage-used-by-coachmen.6650721.jp