History of the Group (Top)
The Village Ladies was established in 1988 when our children left Papplewick Playgroup and moved on to several different schools. We wanted to keep in touch with the friends we had made on the playgroup committee and felt we would be more successful if we had a ‘purpose’. We continued meeting monthly with the intention of raising money for different charities, whilst enjoying ourselves and providing entertainment for others within the villages.
Structure (Top)
Since our first meeting twenty years ago we have lost five members and gained 4 new ones, and the group has remained unchanged for over ten years. We meet monthly to share a box of wine and plan our next event.
Our AGM is held every September when the officers are decided and, the hardest part of the year – we vote which charities to support for the next twelve months.
Charities (Top)
Our constitution (yes! we do have one) says that our charities have to benefit children or local causes. If you know a charity that would benefit from our support please let us know and we will take it forward to our next AGM
In addition to our nominated charities each year, we have also held ‘one off’ events to support worthwhile causes such as a children’s ward at the QMC. where funds have been required immediately.
The Village Ladies have also been sponsoring Zione’s education since 2001. Zione is a young girl living in Malawi who is now 14 years old. Through translators, we are also able to exchange letters with her 4-5 times a year.
Until 2007 we collected used postage stamps as part of a national scheme to support Guide Dogs for the Blind. Their appeal has now changed from stamps to ‘Treasure’ so if you have any unwanted treasure, please let us know.
- Jewellery – Old or new jewellery, from a single earring to a modern plastic necklace. In any condition, broken, outdated or simply no longer wanted – all can be recycled
- Watches – From a Rolex to a free plastic watch. Metal, leather or plastic straps; or even without straps. Pocket, bracelet or novelty watches. In working order or broken
- Ink cartridges, old keys, old mobile phones – any age, make or condition (Please remember to remove your SIM card before donating)
- Coins and bank notes – Any old or obsolete British or foreign currency
Please search through your drawers and cupboards. However large or small your findings, they will be gratefully received and turned into valuable funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Fund Raising History (Top)
One thing we try to do is think up different ways of fundraising that will also appeal to the many different sectors of the community. As you can see from the list below, some events are very popular and are repeated frequently, but we would welcome any new ideas. Raffle prizes are always gratefully received.
Many of the functions are themed and fancy dress is encouraged so if you have seen tramps, cowboys or even SS Officers walking round the villages they were probably on their way to a Village Ladies ‘Do’.
Year 1 |
1988-9 |
Neo-natal Unit at City Hospital |
£600 |
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Burns Unit at City Hospital |
£600 |
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Coffee Evening at Castle Mill
St. Trinians at Linby House
Coffee Evening at Institute (Neo-natal Unit & Burns Unit Talk)
Tramps’ Supper at Linby House
Car Rally
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Year 2 |
1989-90 |
Hayward House |
£800 |
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Heart Link |
£800 |
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Sponsored Scavenger Hunt
Coffee Evening at Hanson House
Sixties Disco at the Institute
Coffee Evening at Institute (Heart Link + Hayward House Talk)
Gypsy Night at Linby House
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Year 3 |
1990-1 |
Martin House |
£850 |
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Leukaemia Research |
£850 |
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Hallowe’en Disco at Institute
Coffee Evening at Hanson House
Old Time Music Hall at Institute
St Trinians: the reunion at Linby House |
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Year 4 |
1991-2 |
Renal Unit at City Hospital |
£1,100 |
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Hucknall Asthma Society |
£1,100 |
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Barn Dance at Institute
Coffee Evening at Hanson House
Sixties Disco at Institute
Millionaires Evening at Western House
Wild West Evening at Linby House
Car Rally
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Year 5 |
1992-3 |
Rainbow Hospice |
£1,200 |
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Anthony Nolan |
£1,200 |
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40th Celebration Bar Profits
Coffee Evening at Hanson House
Auction of Promises at Institute
Trivia Quiz at Institute |
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Year 6 |
1993-4 |
Peter le Marchant Trust |
£1,150 |
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Sutherland House |
£1,150 |
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St. Trinians' Disco at Institute
Coffee Evening at Hanson House
Valentine’s Disco
Trivia Quiz at Institute
Robin Hood Evening at The Spinnies
Quiz Sheets – Name the Village
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Year 7 |
1994-5 |
The Village Hall |
£900 |
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Kinder |
£900 |
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Fashion Show at Bestwood School
Coffee Evening at Hanson House
Winter Disco
Trivia Quiz
At Home at Linby House
Barn Dance at Institute
Barbeque at The Spinnies
Quiz Sheets – Name the Town |
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Year 8 |
1995-6 |
Cystic Fibrosis |
£1,500 |
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Coffee Evening at Hanson House
London Bus Trip
Wine Tasting at Linby House
Trivia Quiz at Village Hall
At Home at Greenford House
Quiz Sheet |
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Year 9 |
1996-7 |
Children’s Diabetes |
£1,500 |
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Coffee Evening at Hanson House
London Bus Trip
Wine Tasting Evening
Trivia Quiz
At Home at Linby House
York Bus Trip
Quiz Sheet |
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Year 10 |
1997-8 |
Rutland House |
£1,700 |
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Fashion Show at Longdale Nursery
London Bus Trip
Wine Tasting at Linby House
Trivia Quiz
At Home – Linby House
Centenary
Newstead Abbey Walk & BBQ at the Spinnies
Quiz Sheets |
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Year 11 |
1998-9 |
Early Start Nursery |
£1,900 |
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London Bus Trip
Wine & Beer Tasting evening
Fashion Show at The Police Station
Trivia Quiz
At Home at Linby House
Newstead Abbey Walk & BBQ
Quiz Sheets |
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Year 12 |
1999-2000 |
Millennium Millions |
£2,525 |
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London Bus Trip
Burns Night at Linby House
Fashion show at Police Station
Race Night
Car Boot Sale at The Griffin
Trivia Quiz
At Home at Linby House
Newstead Abbey Walk & BBQ
Quiz Sheets |
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Year 13 |
2000-1 |
Fountaindale School |
£2,300 |
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London Trip
Valentine Meal at Linby House
Trivia Quiz
At Home at Linby House – The War Years
Newstead Abbey Walk & BBQ at the Spinnies
Quiz Sheets |
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Year 14 |
2001-2 |
Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance |
£2,000 |
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Indian Evening
London Trip
Bring & Buy at Angela’s
Trivia Quiz
Summer Celebration at Linby House
Newstead Abbey Walk & AGM
Quiz Sheets |
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Year 15 |
2002-3 |
Macmillan Nurses |
£1,200 |
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Carlton Digby School |
£1,200 |
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Aplastic Anaemia Trust |
£300 |
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Coast to Coast Walk
London Trip
Trivia Quiz
Nearly New at Angela’s
St. Trinian’s at Linby House
Quiz Sheets |
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Year 16 |
2003-4 |
Hope Lea |
£1,425 |
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Multiple Sclerosis |
£1,425 |
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London Trip
Carol Singing
Burns’ Night
Trivia Quiz
Hay Ride
Wild West Night
Quiz Sheets
Nearly New |
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Year 17 |
2004-5 |
Aplastic Anaemia |
£1,150 |
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Leukaemia |
£1,150 |
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London Bus Trip
Valentine’s Night
Trivia Quiz
Coffee Morning
Quiz Sheets
Gypsies Tramps & Thieves |
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Year 18 |
2005-6 |
Kings Mill Neonatal Unit |
£1,000 |
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Muscular Dystrophy |
£1,000 |
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Bus trip to Chester
Netball Teas
Burns’ Night
Quiz Night
At Home |
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Year 19 |
2006-7 |
Alzheimer’s Disease |
£1,600 |
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Nottinghamshire Hospice |
£1,550 |
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Boy with Meningitis |
£145 |
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Coach Trip to Stratford upon Avon
Burns' Night
Quiz Sheets
Flat Cap & Ferret Night
Trivia Quiz
Nearly New
Summer at Home |
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Year 20 |
2007-8 |
Prostate Cancer |
(to date) |
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Under One Roof |
825.42 |
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Harrogate Coach Trip
Burns’ Night
Trivia Quiz
Whitby Coach Trip
Flea Market |
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Total to date :
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£40,595.42 |
Members (Top)
Stephanie Haigh (Chairman)
Carol Spencer (Secretary)
Stephanie Roberts (Treasurer)
Margaret Passey
Angela Brown
Sue Gerrard
Barbara Smith
Linda Westwood
Teresa Shaw
Margaret Geer
Sue Lord
Brenda Harvey
