Newsletter June 2016 - Weedon Bec Parish Council

WEEDON BEC PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman:
Mrs Zoe O’Toole
07740 564047 / [email protected]
Vice-Chairman:
Mr Stuart Jacks
Councillors:
Ms Sue Butler
Mr Tony Crease
Mr Nic Davey
Ms Libby Hart
Mr Jim Mantz
Mrs Dorothy Nicholson
Mr Kevin Perry
Mr Barry Pilkington
Mrs Ann Ranshaw
Mrs Fiona Thomas
All Councillors are contactable through the Clerk
Clerk:
M rs Susan H alkett, 16, St M ary’s Way, Weedon, NN7 4QL
Tel: 01327 341057
Email: [email protected]
www.weedonbec-village.co.uk
LARGE PRINT If anyone wishes a lar ge pr int copy of the
newsletter please call Sue Halkett on 01327 341057
If anyone has an item that might be of general interest please let Sue Halkett know
and, if appropriate, it could be published in a future edition of Weedon News.
WEEDON BEC NEWS
If anyone wishes to place an article for their group’s activities please give the Parish
Clerk, Sue Halkett, a ring on 01327 341057 or email [email protected].
Business rates for advertising are £25 per quarter page advert. Space is limited and
will be given on a first come first served basis.
The next newsletter will be distributed in August 2016. Deadline for copy:
15th July, 2016.
Published by Weedon Bec Parish Council, contact Sue Halkett 01327 341057
for more information.
The inclusion of advertisements does not imply any form of endorsement by the
Parish Council and any views expressed in the newsletter are not
necessarily those of the Parish Council
JUNE
2016
Amnesty??? Do you have an old paddling pool (for sand only) , beach umbrella or wind break that you don’t need any more? They would be very useful for
helping to create our seaside theme. Or any books or DVDs going begging –
Please give Maria Sargisson a ring on 341990 and we can arrange to collect.
Village groups: why don’t you have a stall over the weekend? It could be your
chance to do some fundraising for your own group. No stalls charges for village
organisations. Please contact Andy 07540 461514 for a form (must be completed
for planning purposes).
This event is for you: for all our Residents of Weedon. We hope there will be
something for everyone – so save the date and come along and enjoy the event.
Why not get the family or friends together and make a weekend of it ??
Lorry Crashes into Canal Bridge, The Story Continues.............
The photo above is another view of the damage done to the canal bridge shown in
April’s edition of Weedon News. After publication, Chris Salaman added that it was
caused by the lorry’s brakes failing and the driver using the bridge to stop the vehicle!
It was carrying reels of steel hawsers from Wrights Rope Works, Birmingham which
normally would have been carried on the canal if the boatmen had not been on strike.
When the lorry driver asked the boatmen for help in retrieving the reels that fell on the
towpath they declined using very colourful language!
The house, just to the left of the bridge, now a private dwelling, was formerly the
Black Horse public house The building in the distance was known as Robert’s Folly,
built as a hotel to serve the railway, but never successful. It was demolished and replaced by the Village Antique Centre. On the right of the bridge, now also a private
dwelling is the former Stationmaster’s house.
Weedon Bec History Society
EU Referendum
Undecided? Not sure whether to vote Leave or Stay?
Chris Heaton-Harris MP has offered to come to Weedon
to do a Question & Answer session.
This will be in the Village Hall Annexe, Sunday 5th June, 2-4 pm
A unique opportunity to listen to your local MP who should have the answers to your
questions and concerns about leaving or staying in the European Union,
Confused? Hopefully you will have a bit of clarity after this meeting
The date for registering to vote in this referendum, if you are not already
on the electoral roll is 7th June.
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Please support us: Hosting an event like this doesn’t come cheap (£11,000 last
year) so we will be selling wristbands again this year and will have donation buckets
in place.
FOUND
Pair of men's spectacles. Call Sue Halkett 01327 341057 if you
think they may be yours.
Age UK activities
Art Club: A friendly, relaxed Club open to beginners and competent artists.
We meet every Thursday morning during term time, 10.00am/12.00noon. £4.20 .
Bridge Club: A friendly, non-competitive club open to beginners and
improvers. We meet every Tuesday morning 10.00 am/12.00 noon. £2.50
IPad/Tablet and Computer classes: Call for more information
Photography Club: This is a fun, relaxed club suitable for beginners and
experienced residents. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month from
10.00am to 12.00 noon. £2.50
All activities are ‘pay as you go’
All classes are held at 31 Billing Road, Northampton.
For full details contact Age UK Northamptonshire on 01604 611200
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WEEDON BEC PARISH COUNCIL— Notes from recent meetings.
Full minutes are available on the website
www.weedonbec-village.co.uk, or from the Post Office.
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall
Annexe, starting at 7.30 pm unless otherwise stated on the agenda
published on the Parish notice boards outside the Post Office and at
Jubilee Field.
Weedon Sports Association (WSA) is hosting your FREE community event with a
seaside theme over the August Bank Holiday Weekend 2016. Here is a little more
detail….
Saturday 27th Village Fete starts at 2pm through till 5.30pm
Dancing Dog display Punch and Judy Donkey Rides
Phoenix Marching Band Corps Lots of stalls Ice Cream
Merry-go-Round Electric Go-Karts Seaside stall Book stall
Bottle tombola Chicken Chucking Hook-a-Duck & more
WI Teas & Cakes Pimms Tent Bar and BBQ
Special Guests over teatime – Upton Footlights
Saturday eve Local band ‘Bootleg Zoo’ – you will not be disappointed
Sunday 28th
Combined Church Service followed by entertainment
Seaside, sun and fun day! Side Stalls and games
Fun Dog Show hosted by Weedon Vets – register from 2pm
Diddy Dons Display Boxing Exhibition BINGO for fun
Knobbly Knees Glamorous Granny Pub Games Final
Teddy Tombola Sandcastle building competition
WSA Cream Teas Pimms Tent Bar BBQ
Live band 4pm - Paper Street Soap Company
Notes from the minutes of the Parish Council’s April Meeting
General: In the churchyard, the Community Payback Team has cleared ivy
from the gravestones and cleared undergrowth from the hedges.
Street lights: 2nd phase of street lighting will include: Brookside, Croft Way,
Harmans Way, Kings Park, Neneside Close, Queens Park, West Street and West
Way. The lantern type is still to be determined. A safety inspection will be carried
out on all our street lights by our electrical contractors.
Speeding: The County Council has provided more ‘slow down’ signs to try to
combat this growing problem. The Council has also ordered some signs and these
should be up shortly.
Grant: The Council gave a grant of £500 towards the Pre-School’s insurance.
Planning: Decisions by the District Council.
DA/2016/0032 10 West Street. Demolition of single storey extension and outbuildings, construction of single storey extension – granted
DA/2016/0061 4 The Greys. Works to tree subject of TPO – granted
DA/2016/0020. Bramble Patch. Extension to existing office including first floor extension - granted
Planning: Applications considered by the Parish Council
DA/2016/0176 Yew Tree Cottage, 48 Church Street
Demolition of existing conservatory. Construction of single storey extension.
Notes from the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council in May
(our AGM)
Sunday eve
Grand Raffle Draw - 7pm
Live Irish band, Donnybrook Fair Grand Finale Fireworks
Please look out more details by visiting website: www.weedonsa.btck.co.uk
Following the elections (Weedon Bec Parish Council did not go to full elections as only 12 candidates came forward) All 12 were duly elected for a four
year term. Details of the Members are on the back page of this newsletter.
Volunteers: if you would like to help get in touch. You will be made very welcome, it will be lots of fun and a great opportunity to get to know people. So why not
join us? Please ring Andy on 07540 461514 or Neil 07565 478833 or email
[email protected] to find out more. Friday setting up and Monday pack down.
Councillor Zoe O’Toole was elected Chairman and Councillor Stuart Jacks elected
Vice-Chairman.
Cllr O’Toole thanked previous chairman, Cllr Sue Butler for all her hard work and
guidance over the last couple of years.
A list of the task groups that councillors have elected to serve on is on the website.
Budding Chefs: the BBQ will be alight for quite a few hours and we will need
some extra pairs of hands. If you fancy donning a pinnie and helping let us know!
Please ring Tony Crease on 341813 if you can spare a couple of hours.
Bottles or Teddies going spare? .... to fill up our Tombolas ? We are asking early
to see if you can help. Please give John Wilshire a shout on 341050 and we can
collect.
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Finance: Council agreed the figures for the end of year 2015/16 which were signed
by the Chairman and will be sent to the external auditor shortly.
Insurance: A three year deal was agreed for the Council’s Insurance with Aon. Policies: Two new policies were adopted - Internet Banking and Staff Appraisal Policies.
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Annual Report: The Annual Report was also agreed, following a
couple of amendments. The Parish Council wish to thank Jane Adams
for her hard work in putting this together. A copy of the report will
accompany this newsletter.
General: Cllrs agreed to write a letter supporting, in principle,
the Visitor Centre at the Depot.
Notice Board: A replacement notice board was ordered for Cavalry Fields.
Play area: The soft surface will be repaired around the roundabout at Croft
Way playing field, which has been damaged.
Training: Cllr O’Toole to attend the Chairmanship training. Cllrs Crease, Hart and
Clerk to attend the Cemetery Management and Operation course. Cllrs Hart and
Mantz to attend the Allotment course.
Defibrillator: Council has agreed to fund the consumables on the defibrillators at the Village Hall and the Football Club’s changing rooms. It was also agreed
to purchase a more robust casing box for the Defibrillator at the changing rooms.
Planning decisions by the District Council
DA/2015/0856 Former Conservative Club. Change of use of a former club to
residential including the demolition of the existing front porch and the rear buildings.
Construction of a single storey rear extension (resubmission). Granted
Planning Applications considered by the Parish Council
DA/2016/0371 The Sandretto Building, Cavalry Hill. Installation of temporary
portable building for use as an office facility.
DA/2016/0346 The Sandretto Building, Cavalry Hill Industrial Park. Construction of external air handling, conditioning and ventilation units (retrospective).
DA/2016/0392 15 St Peters Way. Single storey front and rear extensions and
two storey side extension.
LIFESAVER FOR WEEDON BEC
In line with many of the surrounding villages Weedon now has its own public access
defibrillator. Due to the initiative of the Trustees of the Village Hall their successful
application to the British Heart Foundation has resulted in Weedon village receiving
a free issue AED unit and external storage cabinet.
This is a piece of life saving equipment available to the public and capable of
providing a reviving shock to those who have suffered a heart failure. Used in
conjunction with CPR these intelligent machines have been responsible for saving
many lives. The unit is available 24/7 and can be found on the front of the village
hall adjacent to the main entrance. Look for the yellow box! The unit is very simple
to use as it provides step by step verbal instruction when it is activated. Access to
the cabinet is given by the ambulance service when prompted by a 999 call.
There will be some free AED and CPR training sessions planned for later this year
and the Trustees will be seeking to get the school and pupils engaged in training as
well. It is anticipated that a further AED unit will be placed at the Jubilee Field in the
very near future thanks to the initiative of the Weedon Football Club. Watch this
space for more information or email Tony at [email protected]
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Community
Landscape
Archaeology
Survey
Project
Archaeology in YOUR Community
CLASP is proud to announce its first full Archaeology Day at the Icon Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry on the 23rd July 2017 from 9am to 5pm. The theme of the event
will be a programme of presentations by the commercial archaeologists who, in recent years, have excavated a series of archaeological sites at large scale developments in the Daventry area.
The excavations include sites along the route of the new Link Road between
Daventry and Junction 16 of the M1; at Monksmoor and Apex Park, Daventry; on
Barby Hill and all three phases of the Daventry International Rail-freight Terminal.
The excavations have uncovered vitally important and exciting finds that previously
were either relatively or totally unknown. These finds stretch from Neolithic long
barrows of national significance near Flore, through Bronze Age activity at various
sites to locations displaying activity through all phases of the Iron Age and into the
early years of the Romano-British era. The extensive Iron Age settlements located
at DIRFT are indicating another site of national importance, one of the largest Iron
Age Villages in the British Isles. The proposed Rugby 'SUE' extension also has
archaeological discoveries that will be discussed.
CLASP has only been able to present this day with total support, both in the form of
the speakers, exhibitions of finds and financial support from developers, consultants and archaeological contractors - thank you all. This co-operation between
commercial and community archaeologists helps provide a mutual understanding of
each others work, perhaps giving indications of where further research should lead.
CLASP is always looking for new members – you can join us either by visiting our
website or at the event, previous experience not necessary!
This day is a real opportunity for the local population to discover some of the
earliest origins of Northamptonshire society. The day is free but we do require
everybody attending to book a place please visit the CLASP website:
www.claspweb.org.uk the booking link is on the front page!
We, commercial and community archaeologists, look forward to meeting you at the
Icon!
Dave Hayward, Chair of Trustees - Email: [email protected]
Mobile Library Timetable for 5th June, 3nd July, 7th August
First Sunday of month:
1
Weedon
Weedon Bec School
12:10
12:30
2
Weedon
Newcroft / Croft Way
12:40
13:00
3
Weedon
Riverside Court
13:10
13:30
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Weedon Bec Pocket Park
The cold April and hot May have really confused the plants in the Pocket Park.
Some of the summer plants (Pink Campion, Bugle, White Dead Nettle) are already
flowering while some spring flowers (Speedwell, Garlic Mustard) have only just got
going and some trees are not yet in full leaf.
There is an old country saying: "Ash before Oak, in for a soak:
Oak before Ash, only a splash!"
This refers to which tree comes into leaf first and, like most country sayings, is
based on observation over a long time. Oak and Ash are usually the last trees to
come into leaf and so are more noticeable. The scientific explanation is that Ash is
prompted into leaf by the length of daylight, while Oak comes into leaf dependent on
the temperature. If the Oak is delayed by cold temperatures, it is likely that the
whole year will be cold and rainy. Did you notice which came into leaf first this year?
At the moment, the Hawthorn trees are in bloom. Hawthorn's other name is "May"
as this is the month it normally flowers. In recent years it has flowered in April; this
year it started to flower in May and has continued into June!
If you have been to the park recently, you will have noticed that an area has been
rotovated. This is so that we can clear the nettles more easily and sow a wild flower
mix to introduce more species diversity. If you are interested in joining us to help
with this work, you will be very welcome. Please contact either Ray Charlett (01327
340108), Fred Kay (01327 349428) or Pamela Biss (01327 349309) for more information.
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A message from the Parish Council Chairman
So, here it is, my first message to you as your new Chairman. Before I
go any further I would like to acknowledge and thank Sue Butler who
has done a sterling role over the last year. Sue’s commitment to the
Council is outstanding and her knowledge of all things council and the
village is enviable. I hope that I am able to step up to the role and add
value over the next 12 months.
I’ve been living in the village with my family for about 12 years now. My daughter,
who was actually born in the village, is completing her last year at Weedon Bec
Primary School.
Following the election period that Sue talked about in the last Weedon News, I can
advise that 12 people put themselves forward to make up the new council. This was
within the required 13 places to create a Parish Council and, as a consequence, no
formal voting was required. The new team consists of a good and healthy mix of
existing, returning and new councillors. There remains a final position to be filled. If
you are interested and want to learn more, please contact the Parish Clerk, or maybe come along to our monthly Parish Council Meeting which usually takes place
from 7.30 on the first Tuesday. Don’t forget, provision is always made for members
of the village to ask questions or raise concerns; once again I would encourage you
to speak with our friendly Parish Clerk for further advice and guidance.
The Annual Parish Meeting took place in April and was well attended by members of
our village. As well as updates from groups across the village and district, there
were also two presentations. The first was from the company that has been contracted to deal with the contamination problem on the Mound in Jubilee Field. We
received reassurance about the due care that will be taken with removing the
mound and allowing Weedon Bec to make full use of Jubilee Field again. Work will
commence soon. The second presentation was from Mr Chittenden, the owner of
the Depot estate. He shared with us his vision for the Depot which he has now
made his main place of work.
I thought I would end with providing you with a bit more detail about my new role.
The Chairman is responsible for managing the Parish Council Meetings with the
support of the Parish Clerk, ensuring that all councillors are heard and able to
equally contribute to the decision-making process. The Chair is not able to make
decisions on behalf of the Council but can make a second casting vote in the case
of a tie. All decisions must be made by the Council as a whole. I’m looking forward
to the challenge! I hope you are all enjoying the return to Spring as I am.
And, until next time, take care.
For further information or an
informal chat please contact
Kath Charlett on 01327 340108
Zoe O’Toole
HIGHWAYS WARDEN
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The number for all non-emergencies
and enquiries
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If you spot any pot holes or any
problems with footpaths, verges or roads, email Jeremy Palmer
who is the Highways Warden for Weedon Bec.
[email protected]
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WEEDON BEC HISTORY SOCIETY
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR
2016
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
26 September
Chris Salaman: Liverymen
This talk by Chris, a Red Badge Guide for the City of London, had to be postponed
from last year. It is about the origin of Liverymen, their purpose and achievements,
the role they play in today’s City and the resulting effect they have had over the last
500 years.
31 October
Kevin Varty: Dead and Buried
Two return visits this year from Kevin, a very entertaining speaker! The first on
Halloween night is about the gruesome story of one of man’s oldest fears, premature
burial and bodysnatching. This talk follows 2014’s Black Feathers to Black
Underwear.
28 November
Kevin Varty: Pictures in the Parlour
Kevin’s second talk is a history of magic lanterns, invented in the 1650s, some two
hundred years before photography. The talk covers developments in the lanterns
from their heyday in the 1870s and ends with a re-creation of a magic lantern show
giving an insight into family entertainment in the Victorian era. All the lanterns, glass
slides, jokes (and groans) are original items.
The History Society meets at 7.30 pm in the Chapel Schoolroom. Tea and coffee
available. All welcome. Non members £2.
St Augustine, 28 London Road, Daventry
Times of Mass
Monday to Friday 9.15 am
Saturday 5.00 pm
Sunday 10.30 am
Holy Days: 9.15 am to 8.00 pm
Holy Hour in Damien Chapel: Tuesdays 7.30 pm
Parish Priest: Mgr Sean Healy Tel: 01327 300248
YATES
LANDSCAPES
Local family business
since 1975
PATIOS • FENCING • TURFING
We’re looking for people
like YOU to become
school governors.
Do you have an interest in education? Are you concerned about
young people’s development?
Then why not become a school
governor? No prior knowledge is
required; a comprehensive range of
training and support is provided.
It’s an exciting opportunity for you
to:
acquire new skills;
participate in teamwork;
contribute to the community;
make a difference to children’s lives.
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HEDGE TRIMMING • PATHS
GRASS CUTTING
TREE PRUNING
GARDEN CONSTRUCTION
For further information on
Governor vacancies at our school,
please contact:
Kylie Kohvakka, Clerk to Governors
Tel: 01327 340547
Email: mrs.kohvakka@
weedonbecprimary.co.uk
or
Janet Wincott, Chair of Governors
Tel 01327 341767
Email:[email protected]
GENERAL GARDEN
MAINTENANCE
HOLLY HOUSE
CROFT WAY, WEEDON
NORTHANTS, NN7 4QX
Tel: 01327 342599
Mob: 07762 053857
FOR FREE ESTIMATES
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BIRD NOTES
WEEDON
With the unseasonable weather and the fact that I have not been too observant around
Weedon so far this spring, I have not seen or heard much in the way of summer
visitors locally apart from a few singing Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps and a couple of
passing Swallows. In the County as a whole however, most of the expected visitors
have arrived, some quite early, others a little late. In the Village, the only Little Egrets I
have seen lately were single birds on 18th Mar and 4th April, although no doubt they
are still around. Two Siskins visited my feeders on 21st March and even sang as if in
territory from adjacent trees. The only other notable garden feeder visitor that has
visited recently was a Great Spotted Woodpecker during March, quite unusual in my
garden, although not in others apparently.
NEARBY
Little and Tawny Owls were reported from near Little Brington and Hen Wood
respectively, Four Ravens were soaring over Waydale Hill (Brington) along with many
Buzzards on 24th March and a staggering 100,000 Starlings were estimated in a roost
murmuration around a Daventry industrial estate during March. April produced a
Wheatear near Little Brington on 4th and one at Long Buckby on 30th, 2 Ravens at
Fawsley on 16th Apr, single Redstarts at Fawsley on 16th and 30th and a Whinchat at
Long Buckby also on 30th.
BOROUGH HILL
Not much activity in March, but the usual few pairs of Meadow Pipits were singing and
displaying on 23rd. drowned out by the numerous Skylarks doing the same. April
produced a Peregrine on 3rd, a late Redwing on 10th, Wheatears on several dates
with an influx of 12+ on 30th and 2 Ring Ouzels, also on 30th.
DAVENTRY COUNTRY PARK
In the last few days of March , among several occurrences of interest were Common
Scoters, a Little Gull, Kumlien's Gull, Osprey and Siberian Chiffchaff. In April, a
Slavonian Grebe on 2nd, Garganey on 12th, Redstart from 24th to 26th and Whimbrel
on 26th.
COUNTY RARITIES
There was an Iceland Gull at Stanwick gravel pits on 16th Mar with a Kittiwake on 31st,
10 Brent Geese at Pitsford Reservoir on 18th and 11 Common Scoters on the following day. In April, a Black-necked Grebe at Pitsford Reservoir on 3rd, a Siberian
Chiffchaff at Long Buckby on 9th, 3 records of Goshawk at Pitsford Reseervoir
between 9th and 18th, A Black Redstart at Byfield on 14th, a Wood Warbler at Pitsford
Reservoir on 15th, 3 Cranes over Earls Barton gravel pits on 17th, A Kittiwake at
Stanwick gravel pits on 18th, a Hen Harrier at Lyveden New Bield on 23rd and a White
Stork over Northampton on 23rd.
Chris Coe
01327 340493
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St Peter & St Paul’s Church
Vicar: Revd. Canon John Knight
01280 706258
Church Warden: Sandra Rogers
01327 209435
Assistant Church Warden: Betty Harris 01327 349228
June Services
Sunday 5th
Thursday 9th
Sunday 12th
Sunday 19th
Thursday 23rd
Sunday 26th
9.30 am
10.00 am*
9.30 am
12.00 noon
10.00 am*
10.30 am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy communion
Service with Canon John followed by a picnic
Holy Communion
Benefice Service at Weedon
July Services
Sunday 3rd
Sunday 10th
Thursday 14th
Sunday 17th
Thursday 21st
Sunday 24th
Sunday 31st
9.30 am
9.30 am
10.00 am*
9.30 am
10.00 am*
9.30 am
10.30 am
Holy Communion followed by Patronal Festival
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Morning Service (lay-led), before Messy Church
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Benefice Service at Dodford
* please note that Thursday morning communion service begins at 10.00 am
After each Sunday Service there is an opportunity to stay for coffee and biscuits in
the Chapter House; please come along and join us.
St Peter & St Paul’s Church is open daily, you are very welcome to come in for quiet
prayer or reflection or just to have a look around. There are guide sheets and leaflets available.
Bell ringing practice. Come and join us every Wednesday at 7.45 pm in the
church and have a go at bell ringing. We welcome newcomers. Please call Brian
Foley on 01327 341215 or just turn up on the night for a chat.
Coffee Mornings on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays in the month from 10 am to
12.00 noon. Pop along for a coffee and a chat, there are also items for sale.
11th & 18th June - cards, books, good secondhand clothes and handbags
9th & 16th July—garage turnout sale and bric-a brac.
Men’s Breakfast. The very popular men’s breakfast is held on the last Saturday in
the month in the Chapter House at 8.30 am, (25th June and 30th July). For only £5
you receive a ‘full English breakfast’ and a speaker—always full of surprises. Contact Tony Wincott, 01327 341767 for more information.
Craft Evenings. The craft group meets on the last Thursday in the month in the
Chapter House at 7.30 pm., (30th June and 28th July). Bring your favourite craft to
do and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. For further details please contact
Isabella on 01327 342141.
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Hello. My name is Chris Griffiths. I grew up in
Weedon during the 1960s and 1970s. The village
and it's people made such an impact on my life
that I wrote a book about it. The book is called
"How Grim Was My Valley". It is a thoughtful,
upsetting and laugh out loud account of one boy’s
story whilst growing up. They are reviewers words
and not mine. I just wrote the story as I
remembered it. The follow up book to that is
"The Furry Angel". This is a story about that same man many years later. The Furry
Angel is a heart rending tale about redemption, sadness, hope and most of all love.
After a very tough time the author had given up on life. But a golden labrador called
Pippin became his companion. She became his best friend, his counsellor, his
nurse and at times his only hope. The Furry Angel will have you laughing as well as
brushing away some tears. My most recent book is called "The Healing of The
Wasichu". That same man going on an unforgettable journey across the state of
Arizona. If you wish to see a world through odd shaped spectacles then please join
me on my travels. The wonderful village of Weedon is written about and referred to
many times within these books. They are all available from some of the larger
bookshops worldwide, some libraries and from Amazon.co.uk and Kindle. I hope
you enjoy sharing my life.
Stephen is the newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for
Northamptonshire. He is happily married to Nikki, they have a young
family and are seeing first-hand how wonderful & challenging bringing
up children in the modern world can be. Stephen had a normal upbringing; climbing trees, playing football and then joining the Air Training
Corps. This taught him tolerance, how to work with others through team
-work, the importance of taking responsibility and the value of public
service.
Over the last 30 years, Stephen worked his way up through the ranks, from his first
job unloading lorries through various senior roles onto running his own business.
Stephen is passionate about making sure everyone gets their opportunity to make
the most of their lives. As the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, Stephen wants to ensure victims are put at the heart of everything he does.
He is focused on addressing the problem with alcohol and drug fuelled crime
across Northamptonshire, as well as working to end domestic violence. In addition
to this, he also wants to make sure that the towns and villages of Northamptonshire
are safe for children and free from those who wish to harm them, either physically
or online.
Stephen is committed to protecting the number of frontline officers and believes
that there is an ever increasing opportunity to exploit new technologies and to
enable more officers to be visible on the streets of Northamptonshire tackling the
issues important to local residents rather than being stuck at stations filling out
paperwork.
If you would like to contact Stephen, he can be reached at: Police and Crime
Commissioner, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ or by
email: [email protected]
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Weedon Surgery
Weedon Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr Laura Whitehouse to the practice to join
the GP team. Laura had been working at Springfield Surgery in Brackley and joins
us with an excellent reputation. We have also added Nurse Practitioner Alison
Shariat to our team of nurses. Alison is an independent prescriber which allows her
to deal with many of the minor illnesses and ailments that have been traditionally
dealt with by GPs.
Continued
Mothers’ Union. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
from 2.30 - 4 pm in the Chapter House. 14th June - Royal Birthday Celebrations :our own memories of Royalty’. 12th July - Mrs
Jill Goodman, MU overseas. Everyone is welcome. Contact Gill
Douglas, our new branch leader on 01327 703197, for more
information.
Both Dr Katy Hill and Dr Eirwen Williams retired in the last year and we thank them
for all they have done for the practice.
Like-minded Ladies. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Chapter
House at 7.30 pm, (9th June and 14th July). For further details please contact Isabella on 01327 342141.
Current manning at the surgery is:
Doctors:
Dr Jonathan Hill Dr Marina Rookledge
Dr Joe Robson
Dr Andrew Schofield
Dr Ned Harper
Dr Laura Whitehouse
Nurses:
Alison Shariat
Helen Shouler
Alison Leatherland
Healthcare Assistants: Kim Waldock
Georgina Pochin
Sandra Brown
Contact number for the Surgery is: 01327 340212
NEW
Sunday afternoon teas: 2.30- 5.00 pm during the summer months Enjoy a walk to
the pocket park and canal and pop in for a cup of tea, or a more serious cream tea.
There is now a car park available for both the church and the pocket park, situated
under the railway arches. Watch out for posters (further details from Sandra Rogers
01327 209435)
Details about any of these events, unless otherwise directed, please ring the Church
Wardens.
The Parochial Church Council is actively fundraising to repair the leaking roof. If you
can help financially through a donation or give some time to help with important
maintenance jobs, please contact Church Wardens at 349228 or 209435. Email:
[email protected] . Thank you.
Girlguiding is growing in Weedon!
We are delighted to report that the new Rainbow Unit is up
and running with twelve girls and two leaders. The first
few weeks have flown by and the unit is settling down after
the initial excitement.
The Chapter House is available for hire. If you need a small hall for your group or for
a private party or event, rentals are very competitive and Wifi is also available.
Please contact Sheila Troath 01327 341642 for more information and availability.
Our first unit outing will be to Daventry Country Park. We
will also be joining a county Rainbow Day trip to Cotswold
Wildlife Park.
Our recent concert by the Hunsbury Harmonettes raised a total
of £216, to be added to our roof fund. We have a long way to go,
but every little helps. It was a very enjoyable concert, lovely
voices and a good mix of songs. Thoroughly enjoyed by all those
who attended.
Our Brownie Unit is also going well and we currently have 20 girls. The Brownies
have been working on a “Free Being Me” programme and spreading the word via
school assembly, song, t-shirt design and one group is in the process of making its
own video. We have also been busy with a challenge badge to celebrate the Senior
Section (formerly Rangers) 100th Birthday.
We have been really lucky to find a great Brownie Helper, Olivia, who is a member of
Newnham Guides. We now need to recruit a Rainbow Helper, and would
particularly love to welcome back one of our ex Brownies to help in our Rainbow
unit. Helping in a Brownie or Rainbow Unit is a great opportunity for any girls involved in Guiding, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme or any volunteering
scheme.
If you know of any girls who might be interested in Rainbows, Brownies or volunteering we would love to hear from you.
Please contact us:
[email protected] or [email protected]
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Messy Church is on Sunday June 19
But this month we are not meeting at 10:30am. Please join
us at 12:00 noon for a service with Canon John in church
and then at 1 pm there will be a huge tea party outside for
the Queen’s 90th birthday at 1 pm – 4 pm. Bring your own
food (drinks provided). Music, entertainment and games
throughout the afternoon to get us all in the party
mood. Bring your families too. Come along and make a real
party of it!
Messy Church is on Sunday July 17 at 10:30am with fun, craft, games, songs, stories
and lunch. All free but donations are very welcome. This month the theme is ‘Messy
Reflection’ how we can always trust in God to help us.
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Future events at St Peter & St Paul Church
19th June to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday
We are having a picnic around St Peter & St Paul’s Church, after a service in the
church commencing at 12.00 noon. The picnic will be from 1.00 to 4.00 pm. Please
bring your own food, we will provide drinks and entertainment and of course, seating
and tables. You are very welcome to come for the entertainment, even if you do not
wish to partake in the picnic.. The entertainment will include the Daventry School
Band, balloons, face painting, treasure hunt/trail pass the parcel and lots more
ALL WELCOME - PLEASE COME AND ENJOY!
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rd
2 and 3 JULY
PATRONAL FESTIVAL
Celebrated on Saturday 2nd July 10.00 am -5.00 pm and Sunday 3rd July - after the
morning communion service (commencing 9.30 am).
Open for viewing from10.30 am - 5.00 pm
AN ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION plus FLOWER DISPLAYS (theme“Royalty”).
REFRESHMENTS available throughout the day.
FOR SALE: many items for sale on stalls or from the exhibition.
COME AND SEE OUR LOCAL ARTISTS, CRAFTS AND FLOWER ARRANGERS
If you would like to exhibit a piece of art or craft or do a flower display please contact
Sandra Rogers 01327 209435 email [email protected]
30th September & 25th November
Quiz Evenings
7 pm for 7.30 pm in the Chapter House, Up to 6 in a team and £6.50 per person
To book a team please contact Isabella Masters Tel: 01327 342141
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ADVANCE NOTICES:
August: Children’s Holiday Club (open to primary and junior schoolchildren)
Thursday 4th -10.00 am - 12.00noon - COOKING (Bake off), and
Thursday 18th 10.00 am- 12.00 noon- CRAFT/ART
September: The annual Northamptonshire Historical Churches Trust
Sponsored Ride and Stride is on Saturday 10th September, starting at 10 pm.
Anyone wishing to take part and to get sponsored for either cycling or walking
around Churches taking part, please contact Isabella Masters on 01327 342141.
Half the money raised goes to the Trust to help Churches with repairs, and the other
half goes to our Church. It is a good way to keep fit, see the countryside and different Churches, and helps to preserve Historical buildings, and helps to boost
our 'Church Roof and Refurbishment Fund', in Weedon. Our church will be open,
with refreshments for walkers and riders throughout the day.
25th - Harvest Lunch
30th - Quiz night
October: concert TBA
th
November: 25 - Quiz night
December: CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL on the weekends of 10th/11th and
17th/18th. If you would like to sponsor a tree or help in any way please contact
Sandra Rogers.
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WALKS
5 July – Nene Way, Badby (GRADE B)
Meet:
Windmill Pub (Street C/Pk)
Re: Walk Grades are as follows:
A = steep hills and/or stiles
B = moderate hills and/or stiles
C = gentle hills – no stiles
D = flat ground – no stiles
19 July – Weedon Walk (GRADE C)
Meet: Jubilee Car Park, Weedon
Walks commence at 6.30 pm
Leader for all walks, Viv Crouch
7 June – Borough Hill (GRADE D)
Meet:
Borough Hill C/Pk
NORDIC WALKS – Leader for all walks, Viv Crouch
Walks approx. 5.5—6.5 miles
Monday 13th June @ 2pm, Draycote Walk Meet: Draycote Visitors Centre
Monday 27th June @ 2pm, Borough Hill Walk Meet: Tesco Car Park
Monday 11th July @ 2pm, Brampton Way Walk Meet: Brixworth Church
Monday 25th July @ 2pm, Brockhall Walk Meet: Heart of the Shires
SPECIAL EVENT
TREASURE HUNT
21st JUNE 2016
MONTHLY MEETINGS at the Village
Hall, West Street,
commencing at 7.30 pm.
£2.00 donation per person
8 June – “Let`s go Country” Terry Green
13 July – ‘Wines for You’ Sally Leighton
(Waitrose)
KING`S HEAD PUB,
LONG BUCKBY
Time: 6.00 pm £10pp
meal/drink
Everyone is welcome to join us, even if you
just want to come for a walk.
For further information please contact
Viv Crouch on 01327 341193
or email: [email protected]
Affiliated to the British Heart Foundation
SUPPER TO FOLLOW
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VACANCY
Church Street
(just past the Post Office)
Following the
recent elections
of the Parish Council
there is still one vacancy
outstanding.
Minister Revd Jay Phelps
The following are our services and activities for June and July. We would love to
welcome you, so come and join with us at any or all of these services and events.
JUNE
Thursday 2nd
Sunday 5th
Sunday 12th
Sunday 19th
Sunday 26th
7.30 pm
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
Celebration Praise
Service
Service with Communion
Service
Service
JULY
Sunday 3rd
Thursday 7th
Sunday 10th
Sunday 17th
Sunday 24th
Sunday 31st
11.00 am
7.30 pm
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
Service
Celebration Praise with the Salvation Army
Service with Communion
Service
Service
Service
We hold a drop in for coffee/tea and a chat every Thursday. Coffee/tea and
biscuits served in the Schoolroom 10 - 11.15 am so come and join us for refreshment and a chat with old and new friends.
Celebration Praise is held on the 1st Thursday of each month at the URC
Schoolroom, New Street at 7.30 pm. The next meeting is on June 3rd. The meeting
on July 7th will be led by our friends from the Songsters, Northampton Salvation
Army. There will be a retiring collection at thee end of the service which is for the
work of the Salvation Army. If you need an hour out of a hectic week, why not come
along and join us and share the love of Christ. You would be most welcome.
CALL IN FOR A CHARITY COFFEE MORNING at Yewtree Cottage, 48 High St,
Flore, Wednesdays, 1st June and 6th July, 10 - 12 noon. The Charity for June will
be the Torch Trust and July will be The Autistic Society. We look forward to seeing
you, pop in for a few minutes and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee cakes and scones.
If you need to speak to someone from our Church do not hesitate to ring our
Minister Revd Jay Phelps Tel: 01327 340282, mobile: 07436 811514 or our
Secretary Mrs Margaret Hooper Tel: 01327 340524.
Please ring Mrs Margaret Hooper if you wish to hire our Chapel Schoolroom.
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If you wish to be considered
for co-option as a
Parish Councillor in Weedon Bec
please contact
Sue Halkett
on
01327 341057
or email
[email protected]
by 1st June.
There is more information on
what the role entails on our
website: weedonbecvillage.co.uk
(look on the Council page)
Weedon Bec
Recreation Charity
The Trustees of the above
charity will be
accepting applications for
funding from village groups
during the
next 3 months.
If your group wishes to be
considered for
funding, please contact
Betty Harris on
349228
for an application form
CHURCH CLEANING
WANTED
cleaner for 1 -2 hours weekly to clean
Chapter House and Church.
If interested please
telephone Betty Harris (01327
349228) or Sandra Rogers (01327
209435
email: [email protected]
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WEEDON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
The Ladies of Weedon Women’s Institute meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in the Chapel Schoolroom, New
Street, Weedon. We are a friendly group who actively welcome
new members. Membership rules apply although guests are very welcome
at £3 per meeting.
For further information please ring Jennifer Morris (President) on 01327
843010 or Gill Bryan (Secretary) on 01327 340191.
We have a varied and interesting programme for 2016, which includes:
June 16th 2016 – Daytime Outing (Time and venue TBC; no evening
meeting). The venue for this outing has yet to be decided. I t w ill
be discussed and voted on by the members in due course.
July 21st 2016 – Summer Buffet (Bring and Share - 7:00pm start)
A delicious sharing buffet on the lawn outside the Chapel schoolroom.
(weather permitting; otherwise the buffet will go ahead in the dry inside!)
August 18th 2016 – David Sharpe Returns….. Following David’s immensely popular falconry presentation last year, he is returning with some
exotic animals!
Advance Notice: Weedon Village Show 3rd September 2016
The Village Show will be taking place on 3rd September in the
village hall. Our Village Show is a great event that we can all be
very proud of! We are looking forward to seeing a wonderful display of the creativity and skill from the village again this year.
The show is an excellent opportunity for everyone to show off their
hidden talents, with adults and children’s classes including flowers, fruit and
vegetables, culinary skills, arts, crafts and photography.
As in previous years all children’s classes will be free to enter, and all children who
enter get a prize of some sort. We hope the classes will give all the children something to think about and some ‘makes’ to keep them busy over the summer
holidays. This year we have worked with the Brownie and Scout group leaders so that
the children’s classes will help towards badges. We have also changed one of the
culinary classes into a ‘Technical Baking’ class, for all the Bake Off fans in the village
– take a good look at the schedule and give it a go!
The show schedules are included with this newsletter, which gives you all plenty of
time to look at the schedule and think about what you could enter – remember no
previous experience is necessary and it is great fun to join in!
Prize giving is at 4 pm. This year, newly elected District Councillor Adam Brown will
be on hand to help us out.
If you can provide any help on the day, or can donate any prizes for the raffle or the
tombola, please contact the Village Hall Management Committee or Judith Duck on
01327 349613 (or via email on [email protected]).
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