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Scam Alert – Amazon

Action Fraud has received several reports from victims who have been sent convincing looking emails claiming to be from Amazon. The spoofed emails from “service@amazon.co.uk” claim recipients have made an order online and mimic an automatic customer email notification. The…

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Scam Alert – Fake Lloyds Bank Letter

Lloyds customers should be on the lookout for a new sophisticated fraud that involves fraudsters sending fake bank letters. The convincing letters being sent are a replica template from Lloyds and include their logo, address and signature from a customer…

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Message from Sgt Crofts

Emergency Numbers  Sgt Crofts has been asked a question in relation to the reporting of issues direct to local officers, and whether that is an acceptable thing to do. The attached information should be useful if in doubt

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Lorry Concern in Lound

Lorries who are following incorrect SATNAV's into the village are causing concern to some villagers. 'Lorry Watch' is a scheme operated using local people to detect the misuse of weight restricted routes being used by HGV's in Nottinghamshire. If you see…

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Village Street Party Success

Friends, parents and children all joined in the fun at yesterday's Village Street Party in celebration of the Queen's 90th Birthday.  Unfortunately, rain disrupted the start with many moving into the Village Hall to inspect the displays and sample the excellent food…

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Fibre Optic Broadband has Arrived…

After many months waiting, BT has connected Superfast Fibre Optic Broadband to Lound. For more detailed information on how to update and get Superfast Fibre Optic Broadband to your home together with the costs involved, you need to visit BT or your Internet Service…

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Lound Phoenix Group Programme

Phoenix Group programme for 2015 to 2016 The Phoenix Group meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.  During the season the ladies of Lound organise various day trip visits, interesting speakers and craft ideas. All ladies…

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Public Spaces Protection Order – Dog Control

Bassetlaw District Council  proposed Public Spaces Protection Order for the control of dogs has now completed its progress through the Council democratic process and will come into force across the District on 1st September 2015. The order enacts the following…

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Idle Valley Map

For those lazy days when you have nothing to do, why not take a walk around the Idle Valley. Either visit their website - see home page link, or make use of the attached map to find your way around. Idle Valley Map.jpg (click…

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Victory Goes To The Young Footballers

Well done to all the players for an enjoyable and exciting game. The final score was very close:  Youngsters = 15 / Oldies = 3  !!! Man of the match has to go to Gerry, the orange goal keeper, for saving so many goals…

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Tamar AD Plant Clinic Saturday 1st August

  Tamar AD Clinic 1st August in the Village Hall As part of Tamar's commitment to open interaction and community liaison, they are planning to hold an appointment-based clinic in the village hall on 1st August. Members of the Tamar…

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Helvellyn Charity Event

Ivor, the landlord of the Bluebell had an idea a few years ago, to hold an annual walk as a way to keep fit and raise money for charity. This year the money raised will go to the Bassetlaw Hospice…

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Dob on a Dirty Dog

Is your dog guilty? Dog fouling can land owners with a fine of up to £1,000 Can all dog owners please be responsible and clear up... Dog fouling complaints can be reported by contacting Bassetlaw District Council. Telephone: 01909 533 399…

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Tony Storey OBE

Sadly Lound lost a long time resident and local historian recently. Tony died suddenly on 3 June He was the dearly loved partner of Jan, dear father of Guy and Anne Louise and father in law of Lara and Derek, also, the much loved 'Granddad Book' of Isaac,…

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Charcon News

Charcon, as we all know, are a large employer in the village. They currently employ around 80 staff including 5 apprentices. 70 % of these employees live within 5 miles of Lound. Questions have been asked about recent sightings of…

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Sutton-cum-Lound C.E. Primary School

Have you ever considered joining one of the largest volunteer groups in the UK by becoming a governor at your local school? Being a school governor can be a very rewarding and worthwhile role. Sutton-cum-Lound C.E. Primary School’s Governing Body…

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