The Magazine For Bozeat And Easton Maudit

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including School Holidays
9 am – 11.15 am
September 2014
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Tea, Coffee, Toast, Cereals & Snacks
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All Welcome!
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HOME & GARDEN SERVICES
Bozeat Private Hire
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665480
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No job too small
Call for a free estimate
Clinic at Brookside Medical Centre,
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Home visit appointments available.
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BOZEAT FIREWORKS 2014
Keep Fit
Wednesday 5th November
at the Playing Fields
Dychurch Lane, Bozeat
with
Barbara
Allebone
Gates open at 6 pm
Display will end no later than 8 pm
A complete programme of
exercise for fitness and health
Admission charges: Adults £5
Children £2
Family £7.50
Bozeat Church Hall
Tuesdays
…call 666 365
D W Electrics
Alex Stubbs Flooring
Carpets, Vinyls, Laminates,
Safety Flooring, Adaptations,
Refits, Repairs
DOMESTIC
INSTALLER
FOR ALL DOMESTIC WORK
Supplied and Fitted
AT REASONABLE PRICES
Free estimates given for large or
small projects
20 years experience
Vendors will provide burgers,
a beer bar and mulled wine.
9.30 am - 10.30 am
Please bring a mat to lie on…..
Entertainment for the children
will include a roundabout,
sparklers and ‘glows’.
ALL CLASSES £6.00 PER CLASS
Telephone Barbara Allebone
A one-way system will be operating
in the village on the night to ease
traffic flow and available parking.
01933 663225
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David Williams
16 School Hill, Irchester
07979 620690
07976 260572
01234 240954
01933 400877
Email: [email protected]
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EDITORIAL
During a glorious summer it was good to see the village fete back in Bozeat - thanks
to the Parish Council and everyone who organised and supported the event. We’re
pleased to include the results of Bozeat Annual Show - see page 14 - congratulations
to all the winners.
The production team:
Lynne Ward - Editor
663951
Pat Driver – Advertising
663284
David Brown – Computer
665140
Ann Brown - Distribution
665140
Kate Moreton – Support
663300
We were sorry to hear of the sad loss of Miss Ena Wright in June, at
the grand age of 100. She will be sadly missed by all her friends in the
village and we extend our condolences to her family. At the Service of
Thanksgiving for her life, Bozeat Matters was nominated to receive
donations in her memory and we are very grateful for the £271
received. Miss Wright was a generous supporter of the magazine and
this gesture is much appreciated.
Chrissie Gleeson - Typing help
ADVERTISER’S INDEX
Absent Friends
20
Irchester Cattery
55
Barbara Allebone - Keep Fit
2
Jade, UPVC Windows
17
Belle Casa - domestic cleaning
18
Jays Aerials
11
Bozeat Aerials
40
Jenny’s Hair Care
40
Bozeat Paper Shop
33
Victoria Johashen - The Foot Lady
2
Bozeat Private Hire
55
K B Furnishing
26
Felicity Brown - Electrolysis
15
KDB Ceramics & Stone
18
Captain Carpet
45
Kitchen Craft - replacement doors
17
Chris Curry - Homes & gardens
2
LawnHopper
51
Compass Cars
35
The Mallows Co Ltd-Business Services
18
Computer Doctors
5
Matthew Nicholas - Estate Agents
46
Couture Beauty
45
Shane Maycock - Painter & Decor
11
Dajon Electrical - Solar
23
Olney Mobile Carpets
17
DB Breakdown Recovery
5
Patchwork Training
51
D W Electrics
55
Podington Garden Centre
51
Fenlan Furniture
8
The Red Lion
15
The Gun Cupboard
15
Spar Stores & Post Office
20
B Hollowell - Funeral Director
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Stars - Hairdressers
20
Home Instead
45
Alex Stubbs Flooring
55
Housewives Choice
40
Templeton’s Garage
56
Infant Aquatics
8
Three Shires Glazing
26
Ian Ingram - Carpenter/builder
26
Wright Image - Hair Design
35
email : [email protected]
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website : www.bozeat.info
Congratulations to Christina and her team on being awarded Gold Status in the
Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust Conservation Churchyard Award Scheme 2014.
We say a fond farewell to Doctors Sudhir and Sulabha Marathe following over
twenty-four years service to the village. We wish them well for the future and
welcome Dr Ghosh and Dr Shamim to the surgery - see page 27.
We also welcome Mr Sav and family of Lavendon, and staff to Bozeat Paper Shop.
He will be offering all the usual services with slightly different opening hours and,
once settled, may be looking to make some changes - watch this space and see page
49. Best wishes to Raj and Gill as they take on new ventures.
Lynne Ward - Editor
We publish images and correspondence that are either in the public domain or
on the understanding that full permission has been given for use.
We do not accept any responsibility for views expressed by contributors.
The Northamptonshire Morris Minor Club gathered in Bozeat at the start of a summer
evening drive around the country lanes of Bucks, Beds and Northants.
The event was organised by Tom Partridge-Underwood and Terry Gibbins.
Please submit all items for the December 2014 issue of Bozeat Matters
by Friday 31st October 2014 to the Editor at 15 Fir Tree Grove. Thank you.
Our email address is: [email protected]
Website: www.bozeat.info
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ST MARY’S CHURCHYARD CONSERVATION AREA
Christina Downey 667552
EMMAUS VILLAGE CARLTON
The Homeless Charity That Works
GOLD!
We were thrilled to be awarded Gold Status in the Northamptonshire
Wildlife Trust Conservation Churchyard Award Scheme 2014. The
Certificate is displayed on the churchyard notice board.
Not only that ....we were joint overall winners with Newton Bromswold, so the magnificent Hedgehog trophy will be making another appearance in the village later in the year!
The judges commented particularly on the range of habitats and wildflowers we now
have in Bozeat churchyard. This depends very much on a careful grass-cutting regime –
thank you Merv for your tolerance and ability to avoid interesting plants. Thank you to
the Parish Council for your support and also the PCC for accommodating what at times
appears to be rather a lot of long grass, nettles and straggly plants, not to mention new
shrubs and strange stone structures!
GRAND GRASS CUTTING AND CLEARANCE MORNING
Saturday 6th September 10 -12
At the end of the season most of the long grass does need to be cut and raked up to give
the wildflower seeds the best opportunity to germinate next year. We would like to
invite you to our grand clearance morning on Saturday 6th September 10 -12.
As well as grass cutting we also need to cut back the hedge, brambles and nettles. If you
can spare a little time that would be great and if you can bring gloves, shears, secateurs,
or a rake even better. We do have some machinery for the really heavy work!
Why not visit our new furniture showroom, boutique, haberdashery shop,
book store and general shop before enjoying a break in our coffee shop.
Contributions always welcome.
To keep up to date with our news please continue to visit us and help yourselves to one
of our newsletters or visit our website: www.emmausvillagecarlton.org.uk
We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am until 4.30 pm,
If you have any queries please call us on 01234 720826
ADVERTISERS WAITING LIST new local businesses to the list include:
etyres - mobile tyre fitting & repairs. Visit us at www.etyres.co.uk
or call 0800 028 9000(Landline) 0333 023 9000(Mobile)
Jon Walsh Motors - (formerly known as Harrold Green Garage)
Car repairs, servicing, MOT’s - free local collection and delivery
01234 720276
Wollaston Garden & Home, The Yard, High Street, Wollaston - New owner Anne Green of Bozeat (previously of Bozeat MAMA). Open 10 am - 3.45 daily.
01933 664280. Unique gifts and crafts with locally hand-made craft based
products. Find her on Facebook - she’d love you to ‘like’ her. Will soon be
offering arts and crafts courses.
If the weather is really wet the event will be postponed until Saturday 13th September.
Editor’s note: See the Report from the inspectors below:
Bozeat Churchyard 2014
Visited by Bob Lines, Geraldine Hunt, Anne Doody 12th June 2014.
When we entered this churchyard via the main gate on a beautiful day we were aware of
the work that had been undertaken to achieve what people expect of such a place, and
how a haven for wildlife had been created.
Walking through the gates you are aware of the noticeboard which displays information
about wildlife on the site. There is further information around the churchyard and in the
porch. More detailed management plans were available for us to see.
Further efforts have been made to involve the local school children in the project.
Immediately to our let were the newly pollarded Lime trees. This management has
opened up the area. Shrubs such as Pyracantha and Dog Rose have been planted and
plants like Woodruff. Nearby are the Snowdrops. It has good potential as a wildlife
patch.
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Cycle CoNNect
Cycle CoNNect is a 24 hour on-street bike hire service in
Northampton, with bikes available to hire across the network at anytime, every day.
The bicycles are fully adjustable for the comfort of all users and
designed to be suitable to ride for casual and more experienced
cyclists. They are all the same colour and designed to make them easily recognisable as
Cycle CoNNect bicycles.
For more information and to register visit the Cycle CoNNect website: www.
northamptonshire.gov.uk/cycling or call 01604 372014
Northamptonshire Association for the Blind
The NAB Mobile Sight Centre regularly visits Wellingborough, outside McDonalds.
September dates are: Thursday 14th & 25th from 10 am - 1 pm.
Why not get in touch with us today about our Free Will Service and help the next
generation of visually impaired people. Thank you in anticipation of your support
Helpline: 01604 719193, email [email protected] www.nab.org.uk
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WOLLASTON LIBRARY
21 Newton Road, Wollaston, NN29 7QN
Tel: 0300 126 1000 Email: [email protected]
Open: Monday to Fridays 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm,
Saturday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm.
We stock a wide range of books, audio books and DVDs.
If it’s not on our shelves we can order it for you for a small fee.
We also display local community information and upcoming events.
Membership is free, pop in and see what we have to offer. Or look at our A- board and
Digital Sign outside the library for the latest news and events.
We are now on Facebook.
Our Library Shop stocks a range of local publications, greetings cards,
children’s toys and games at very reasonable prices.
We hold regular activities for all the family during half term
and on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Summer Reading Challenge runs for the whole of the Summer Holiday.
It is an excellent way for your children to keep reading all Summer.
Come along and join. The Challenge closes on Friday 12 September.
On the grass area that has been mown markers have been placed to protect interesting
plants. The Field Clary is thriving. In the long grass areas flowers such as Oxeye Daisy,
Red Valerian, Yarrow, Red Campion, Scabious and Lady's Bedstraw are thriving. We
saw Red Admiral and Speckled Wood butterflies. Paths have been cut in the grass to
allow people walk through. When the flowers have seeded the grass will be cut with a
scythe, left to dry then removed to the hay pile.
The nettle patch is well managed just awaiting the butterflies.
One grave have been planted with herbs such as Thyme and Lavender. A
second with Sedums. All good pollinating plants. A thoughtful touch.
The Bug hotel is to be moved to a more sunny area. There are bird and bat
boxes situated around the churchyard. A new seat has been provided.
No chemicals are used on the site. Black polythene is used on problem areas.
A point for consideration is the two young Oak Trees. If upright growth can be
encouraged rather than horizontal growth this could avoid problems in the future.
Altogether a very enjoyable visit was had in a beautiful wildlife haven.
We recommend Bozeat Churchyard for a Gold Award.
Keep checking the Digital Sign, A-board and Facebook
for all the latest about the Challenge.
Are you a budding author or do you have an interest in creative writing?
D B RECOVERY
SERVICE
Wollaston Library would like to set up an informal group to meet once a month to have a
cup of tea, chat and exchange ideas. Contact the Library to register your interest.
Children’s Rhyme time now every Thursday 10.00 am – 10.30 am
Broadband internet is available at £1.00 per 20 minutes, FREE on Fridays
Free WiFi
Hot drinks available at £1.00 each.
Or spend a quiet five minutes reading the newspaper or our selection of magazines!
We are looking for library Volunteers
IT Buddy
Family/Local History Buddy
Children’s Craft Activity Helper
Ask at the library for details or look online.
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/libraries
LIBRARY VAN VISITS - now the 2nd Friday of each month. Telephone: 225365
Arrive
Leave
Church Community Hall, Allens Hill
5.40 pm
6.25 pm
Fulwell Road
6.30 pm
7.10 pm
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Windows Not Starting
Wireless Network Setup
Virus and Malware Removal
Replacement Laptop PSU
While You Wait Repairs
Breakdown Recovery
Vehicles Transported
Old Vehicles Collected for
Recycling
Unit 12 Blackthorn Workshops
Blackthorn Road, Northampton
NN3 8PT
Environmental Agency
Licensed
Fixed Price Workshop Repairs
& Onsite Service
call …
Call Dave, Ondree or Kevin
07963 726636
Tel 01604 411444
www.computerdoctors.co.uk
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BOZEAT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Lynne Collier 665536
Patchwork Training
...where learning is FUN!
The End of an Era
Unfortunately Bozeat Pre-school Playgroup had to make the decision to close at the end
of the summer term. We were informed in June that our lease was not being renewed
and the school was going to run its own pre-school from September.
We would like to thank everyone in Bozeat who has supported the Charity for so many
years, both through the community playgroup at the Methodist Church and
Jack-in-a-Box. There have been many ups and downs but the village has always rallied
round to keep this service running. It is mainly thanks to you all – as parents,
grandparents, helpers, family, committee members and staff, that our pre-schoolers have
had such good provision for so long. It was your fund raising efforts, donations, time,
equipment and physical help, (for example when digging out the foundations for the
current building) that has given the youngest children in the village this facility.
I am sure you will be pleased to know that the Pre-school Learning Alliance has allowed
us to distribute the assets to other charities in the local area who have similar aims and
objectives. As a result, we have been able to transfer equipment and resources to the
Bozeat Child and Toddler Group – you will see the new tables and chairs in the church
hall for example. We have also supported the Daisy Chain Pre-schools in Blackthorn
which had £20,000 stolen. They work amongst some of the most disadvantaged families
in Northamptonshire and had been fundraising for special needs equipment, literacy and
IT resources which we have been able to provide. Although sad for us, it is good to
know that our resources are going to a good home and will be much appreciated.
AGILITY - OBEDIENCE - CLICKER
TRAINING - HOME CONSULTATIONS
ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING
COMPETITION PREPARATION
PUPPY CLASSES
TALKING DOGS RALLY
Come and have FUN with your dog...
...all breeds, ages and abilities are welcome
*** AGILITY CLUB APPROVED INSTRUCTOR ***
*** KENNEL CLUB AGILITY JUDGE ***
*** UKA AGILTY JUDGE ***
*** RALLY JUDGE ***
Our training field is totally
enclosed by dog proof fencing,
providing a safe and secure
environment for you and your
dog to train and have FUN!
Contact Marianne Tembey, ACAI
01933 316446 or 07949 786 255
FREE PHONE 08700 629 297
MOBILE: 07711 231 913
[email protected]
www.patchworktraining.com
W: lawnhopper.co.uk
Lastly, I would like to thank the volunteers on the committee and especially the recent
staff, for their dedication and commitment. Helen, Sharon, Karen, Pauline and Shell,
along with Tonya, Karen, Julie and Chris have helped so many youngsters to develop
socially, grow in confidence, learn new skills and prepare for ‘big school’.
We wish them all the best for
the future. The staff, in turn,
would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone for the cards, kind words
and gifts they received at the
end of term. Everyone is
very upset by the closure, but
the staff were also deeply
moved by the warmth of
feeling, support and
compassion conveyed to
them by people within the
village.
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Julie Andrews Birthday
“To commemorate her 69th birthday, actress/vocalist Julie Andrews made a special
appearance at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall. One of the musical numbers she
performed was “My Favourite Things” from the legendary movie “Sound of Music”.
However, the lyrics of the song were deliberately changed for the entertainment of her
“blue hair” audience …
“Ms Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes
and repeated encores.”
Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favourite things.
BOZEAT LADIES DINNER
Anthea Cooke, 666009
Just a reminder that the 15th Bozeat Ladies Dinner is being held on Friday
10th October, 7.30 for 8 pm. Please note the later date.
Everyone who attended last year's dinner will automatically receive notification of this
year's dinner by the 7th September. However, the dinner is open to all ladies of all ages
in the village and an application form will be available from Anthea Cooke, 16,
Hensmans Lane, from the 7th September.
Posters advertising the event will be put around the village and places are on a strictly
first come, first served (with money) basis.
Café Connecions
Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favourite things.
OPEN HOUSE
Every Tuesday
including School Holidays
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favourite things,
And then I don’t feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin’,
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin’,
And we won’t mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favourite things.
When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I’ve had,
And then I don’t feel so bad.
I think some of us can relate to this!
9 am – 11.15 am
The Vicarage, Hensmans Lane,
Bozeat
Tea, Coffee, Toast, Cereals & Snacks
Toys & Games for Children
All Welcome!
More info: Linda 665831
MUMS & TOTS
Anne Hickling, 741429
Except for Bank Holidays we meet every Monday at the Church Hall from 10 - 11.30 am
where we welcome mums, carers, grandparents with (or without) little ones.
We are a happy bunch so if you are new to the village please come along and meet us.
We welcome anyone who feels like a cuppa - just pop in, we would be glad to see you.
FRIENDS OF IRCHESTER BADMINTON GROUP
Councillor Sue Homer
Do you enjoy a game? Why not come and have a go
We play every Tuesday evening at Wollaston School 6.30 - 8 pm
We play non-competitive games
Cost: £3.50 per week
I am always willing to help with local issues.
If you have any concerns please contact :
Telephone: 01933 312643
Email : [email protected]
For further information contact: Sharon 01933 314943
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TOM PARTRIDGE-UNDERWOOD
11 Mill Road, Bozeat
665167
SOFA WISE and HANDY WISE
The SOFA WISE and HANDY WISE
projects are based at 51 Gordon Road,
Wellingborough NN8 1EP.
As Borough Councillor for Bozeat and
Easton Maudit I am happy to be
contacted at my home address or by
telephone on any issue concerning
the Borough Council.
We collect suitable items of household
furniture FREE OF CHARGE from the
villages in the Borough of
Wellingborough and East Northants see page 37.
If I am not in please leave a message
on our answer phone and I will return
your call as soon as possible.
We are currently setting up HANDY
WISE and are recruiting volunteers to
support people fitting our criteria in
and around their homes with
gardening, basic decorating, domestic
cleaning and window cleaning.
www.bozeat.info
Is THE site to look at for news and
Information about Bozeat
Full details of our service can be found
at
WWW.SOFAWISE.ORG.UK.
Why not take a look? The site is well worth a visit.
Northamptonshire Police are currently stepping up our efforts to deal with Doorstep
Crime. This mainly affects elderly residents who fall victim to rogue traders or
distraction burglars. We have a Dedicated Doorstep Crime Hotline of 03452 307702 for
the public to call. Please keep a note of this number and call it in the event that you are
suspicious of any doorstep callers. Please also pass it on to any elderly relatives who you
think may be potential targets of doorstep criminals.
To be kept informed from the comfort of your own home, our free Community
Messaging service keeps you up to date, by email, with timely and relevant crime
information, as well as advice on emerging or seasonal crime issues and other
community safety information. Go to www.northamptonshirealert.co.uk to register.
There are several ways to contact Northants Police:
You can visit our website www.northants.police.uk
For routine Non–Emergency calls, dial 101.
In the case of an Emergency, dial 999.
Or email yo ur local Safer Co mmunity Team at [email protected]
For Fraud Offences Call 0300 1232040 or go to www.actionfraud.police.uk
You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with information about
any crime.
Follow us on Twitter @WboroSCT
Wellingborough Rural Safer Community Team
www.fenlanproductsstore.co.uk
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Northamptonshire Police
We are holding the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on
Thursday 25th September from 10 am till 12 noon at the
Wesleyan Chapel.
Please come and join us for Coffee/Tea and Cakes. There will be
Bring and Buy stall, Cake stall and a Raffle.
Hope to see you there.
Our SCT officers, in conjunction with officers from the Safer Roads Team
continue to carry out special traffic enforcement operation on the dates of
selected events at Santa Pod Raceway. This is to deal with speeding and
anti-social driving as vehicles travel through our villages en-route to the event. The
operations have proved to be an overwhelming success with complaints from local
residents now being a rarity.
In these times of austerity we would encourage you to be very wary of unsolicited phone
calls from unknown callers, who are attempting to obtain information from you that they
could use in a scam or identity fraud. Each year over 50% of the UK population is
targeted and over 3 million people, almost 5% of the population, become victims.
Victims of fraud should report offences to the National Hotline on 0300 1232040 or go to
www.actionfraud.police.uk
Our forthcoming Police Surgeries will be held at either the Bozeat Independent
Wesleyan Chapel, Wollaston Baptist Church or at the Reach Out Church in High Street,
Irchester (next to the Co-op) during their coffee morning. All local residents are welcome
to come and discuss any issues of concern that you may have. They have been arranged
on a variety of dates and times, to hopefully enable as many people as possible to attend.
Forthcoming surgery dates are as follows:
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Tuesday 9 September 2.00-3.30 pm at Wollaston Baptist Church
Wednesday 24 September 10-11.30 am at the Reach Out Church Irchester
Wednesday 15 October 10-11.30 am at the Reach Out Church Irchester
Monday 20 October 6.30-7 pm at the Bozeat Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Wednesday 19 November 10-11.30 am Reach Out Church Irchester
Please note that the surgeries held at Wollaston Baptist Church and the Reach Out
Church are open to all our village communities and not just to those who reside in
Wollaston and Irchester. Officers on your Safer Community Team are always keen to
receive feedback from you regarding our policing of your village, so please come and
visit us at any of these surgeries.
Our current Locally Identified Priorities will be changed prior to the publication of this
magazine, but details of the work that has been undertaken in respect of the old priorities
and details of our new priorities can be viewed on our website www.northants.police.uk
under the local policing tab.
Whilst we are on patrol, we regularly record residents’ comments and
observations and these are taken into account when setting our policing priorities.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to share your views with one of your local
officers, we would really appreciate it if you would take a couple of minutes of your time
completing an online feedback form at: www.northants.police.uk/localpriorities
Receiving information from you about problem issues or just being told that everything
is okay assists us in targeting our resources at the key areas. Such feedback is important
even if there are no issues that concern you, as this helps us to maintain a balanced
perspective.
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HANDBELL RINGERS
Helen Manktelow, 665113
We are taking a break from practices during August but will be restarting our
practices in the autumn in preparation for another busy Christmas period. If
anyone would like to join us or would like some handbell ringing over the
festive period then please get in touch.
CHATTER-TOTS STAY & PLAY
Nene Lakes Children’s Centre, 01604 810260
We now run Chatter-tots Stay & Play on a fortnightly basis. The group is
held at St Mary’s Community Church Hall, Allen’s Hill from 9.30 - 11.00
am on Friday mornings every two weeks during term time - see the village
diary.
Chatter-tots Stay & Play is an opportunity for parents and their children to meet new
friends, play with other children and enjoy a range of activities focusing on speech,
language and communication. Suitable for children from birth to 5 years (up to 11 years
during the holidays).
A Health Visitor is available for help and advice.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Contact Paula (as above) or for further information:
www.nenelakeschildrenscentre.org.uk or [email protected]
BOWLS CLUB
Pat Conroy, 663454
We have finally received our new electric rolling machine, which was paid
for by Lottery Funds. We had some problems because the first time it was
delivered it was faulty, The poor man had to take it all the way back to
Taunton, but he delivered last Wednesday. It really makes life easier
although we are all a bit nervous when it comes to using it. Practice makes
perfect so I am sure in a few weeks we will really notice the benefit.
We are having an Open Day on the 8th September so if anyone is interested in joining us
the are very welcome . We do not charge people for the first month so they have time to
decide whether or not bowls is for them. We are a cheery bunch and do not take things
too seriously so we hope you will come along. Even if it is only so see our new machine.
We will be there from 2-4 pm on the 8th September and look forward to seeing you
If you need any details please contact me.
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WINDMILL SINGERS
Roy Gatehouse, 01604 890739, Anna Denny, 01933 663375
Under Anna's leadership and Sue P U's accompaniment we have had a very
busy, enjoyable and successful September to September year behind us,
with our Charity Concert on the 20th June, although not too well attended
this year, raising £425 for N A B. We held a concert on 17th July for the village Come
and Share event in the Church Hall, and one at the new Wollaston Baptist Chapel where
we helped Chris Hole with his fundraising for Cransley Hospice, realising £743 on the
night to add to his total now looking to exceed well over £5,000, mostly from a
sponsored cycle ride he is doing in August. So good luck Chris. This was the first event
of this kind to be held in the new chapel, we were honoured to be the choir to do that.
We break for the summer term, with many new members joining us through the year and
the expected arrival of two new and one returning member/s starting with us when we
start rehearsals again on Tuesday the 9th of September at 7.30 pm.
So, we are looking forward to the second half of our 22nd year and first half of our 23rd
year being just as good if not better. No pressure there then Anna and Sue!
Dates from our diary
Tuesday
2nd Sept
Walk and Fish & Chip Supper - B I W Chapel 8.00 pm
(Supper) The walk to start at Summer Leys car park at
6.30 pm for 6.45 pm start (about 45 mins)
Tuesday
9th Sept
Choir starts back - B I W Chapel 7.30 pm
Friday
26th Sept
Sherington concert - Sherington village hall 7.45/8.00 pm
Sunday
28th Sept
Easton Maudit Church. Harvest Festival/Songs of Praise,
6.00 pm
Saturday
4th Oct
Autumn Barn Dance - Church Hall 7 pm - 10 pm with bar
and raffle. Doors open 6.30 pm Tickets £8 including a
Ploughmans Supper. Dancing to music by Cut a Caper with
a caller - not to be missed.
Saturday
13th Dec
Christmas Concert - Bozeat Church Hall 7.30 pm
Dates for possible Carols at Easton Maudit and the Red Lion to be confirmed later on.
2015 dates TBC
July
Come and share concert. Bozeat Church Hall
Nov 21st
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal concert possibly at the Church Hall.
So a very many thanks to all those who have helped and assisted us all once again
throughout the year and to you all for your continued support at our concerts again this
year, and for your kind comments and praise for our performances.
We are still requiring new members to enhance our Bass/Baritone and Tenor sections,
and of course new ladies for our Soprano and Alto sections would also be welcome.
Please give Anna or myself a ring to find out more about us, or just turn up and give us
try.
We meet at the Bozeat Independent Wesleyan Church, Dychurch Lane, Bozeat, NN29
7JP, near the Spar shop on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm for a couple of hours rehearsal
in term times (about 36 weeks per year).
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Dear Bozeat Matters
As a Bozeat resident close to the Independent Wesleyan Chapel on Dychurch Lane, I
find it increasingly difficult to park my car at my own residence. We all know that
parking around the Spar shop can be very busy.
However, as a resident it becomes increasing infuriating to not be able to park outside
your own home, especially after a busy day during the working week.
I would ask that those who reside in Bozeat and attend choir practice on a Tuesday
evening to spare a thought not just for local residents but also the environment. Surely as
Bozeat residents you must all live within a reasonable walking distance.
So I would pray that some degree of sense may be applied and respectfully request those
to pause for thought before unnecessarily driving a short distance to park in a congested
area.
Kind regards.
Local resident
ANIMALS IN NEED RESCUE HOME
If you have any old towels, blankets or food that would be suitable for
Animals in Need, please telephone Maggie on 663313, who is happy to
collect them from you and deliver them to the home in Little Irchester.
New Adult Learning brochure out now!
The Adult Learning Autumn 2014 - Spring 2015
brochure is out now with lots of new and interesting
courses.
Don’t forget that you can now book your Adult
Learning course online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
in just a few easy steps:
Go to www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/autumn2014
Alternatively you can call 0300 126 1000 (number
charged at local rate) or go to your local library and
they will help you enrol
RUSHDEN & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY
12th September. Art demonstration by Stan Kaminski 'Sunset Over Venice' in
watercolour. Starts 7 pm, (short refreshment break), until 9 pm.
3rd October. Art demonstration by Mike Salt 'Trees in Autumn' in Acrylic. PLEASE
NOTE this starts 7.15 pm, (short refreshment break) until 9 pm.
Both events at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden, NN10 9JU. £5
visitors, who are always welcome. Enquiries to RADAS at [email protected]
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BOZEAT SATURDAY MORNING FOOTBALL
Come and join us for a kick about at the Bozeat playing fields every
Saturday morning at 8.00 am until 9.30 am.
Any age from 16 to 60 welcome, all you need is some boots/trainers
and enthusiasm.
We look forward to welcoming you. See you there.
If you wish to have more information please ring Nick on 07702 595076
BOZEAT TENNIS CLUB
Pat Driver, 663284
The courts are open throughout the year. Please feel free to make full use
of them. If you are interested in playing any time and not sure how to go
about it, contact me, Pat Driver on the above telephone number. You will
be most welcome.
Booking the court: If you wish to book the tennis court please do so via the Paper Shop.
The Paper Shop holds the keys.
Charges per hour are: £1.00 per hour (under 18's)
£2.00 per hour (adults)
SHANE A. MAYCOCK
Specialists in the sale, letting and
management of all types
of Village Property
Painter &
Decorator
Free estimates
given
Matthew Nicholas Estate Agents
℡ 01933 663311
01933 665454
[email protected]
www. matthewnicholas.co.uk
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Please telephone
01933 357940
Mobile: 07930 685579
www.JaysAerials.co.uk
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BOZEAT PLAYERS
Rob Kennaird, Chairman 665571 email [email protected]
Website address; www.bozeatplayers.co.uk
facebook.com/bozeatplayerspantosociety
Couture Beauty
Autumn offers …...
After much discussion we have decided that our Panto for January 2015 will be Snow
White and The Seven Dwarfs, and the chosen script will see a return to the more
traditional style of production, after a few years of more modern offerings.
Couture Beauty welcomes Cait
to the salon! Book in with her
throughout the autumn and receive
20% off your full priced treatment!
We have the bare bones of a production team together but would welcome any offers of
help with backstage, set building etc. The read-through will be on Friday September 5th
at St Mary’s Church Hall, Allens Hill, Bozeat at 7.30 pm so come along if you are
interested in taking part. Auditions will be held at the same venue on Friday September
12th at 7.30 pm (please note that we cannot audition children under 7 years of age).
Also ….
Luxury autumn massage,
includes head, face and shoulder
massage, back massage plus foot
massage to finish - £35
Mini Manicure and pedicure
with luxury mask - £25
Hollywood lashes, full set plus
first two infill appointments - £62
A few of our members attended the Village Fete to hand out leaflets and tell people about
what we do, and we ran a "Guess The Panto" competition. Nobody got every answer
correct and the biggest stumbling block was "Trouble in Pantoland" which caused a lot of
confusion. The answers were all available in the book of photos from previous
productions and the winner was Zoe Cheesbrough. She wins a family ticket to our next
production along with drinks and sweets for the children, so well done Zoe!
01933 665585
Unit 1, The Yard, High Street,
Wollaston
As a result, we have had some interest from people wishing to join us or to just help out
so hopefully we will see a few new faces this year.
We look forward to seeing you all in January, and please get in touch if you would like to
be involved in any way.
LOAN OF WHEELCHAIR
If anyone in the village would like the loan of a wheelchair, due to a short term
disability, please let me know; George Sharratt 01933-663029
BRITISH LEGION
Len Holt, 663810
Bozeat certainly did Bozeat British Legion proud on Saturday June 21st
for Glenda's 'Garden Party' held at the Church Hall - a wonderful turnout.
So pleasing to see so many supporting us.
A very big thank you to everyone who helped set up and clear away on the day and
special thanks to all who donated so many excellent Raffle Prizes. £503.00 was raised
for the Poppy Appeal.
The Remembrance Service will be held on Sunday November 9th 2014 at 10.15 am at St.
Mary’s Church, followed by a march of our uniformed Youth Organisation, to the village
green and then to the Red Lion for tea/coffee etc.
As many of you will know August 4th 100 years ago was the outbreak of the First World
War - please visit our Garden of Remembrance at the War Memorial in our cemetery, the
names on the crosses are Bozeat men - say a prayer - they did not come back.
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PLANNING APPLICATION FOR 75 HOUSES OFF EASTON LANE
Planning Application WP/14/00369/OUT
The above planning application was submitted in June 2014 by Gladman Developments
to build 75 houses off Easton Lane on the field between Easton House and York Cottage.
We have formed a Residents Group, our aim being to prevent this development which is
outside of the designated village building line and is not compliant with the village
designation of a restricted infill village. Many of you will have received leaflets from us
already or may have signed our petition. It is not too late to lodge your objections with
Wellingborough Borough Council. Quote the above reference and write to The Head of
Planning and Development, Swanspool House, Doddington Road, Wellingborough
NN81BP. The application is likely to be heard before the planning committee in October
and all comments have to be considered right up until this time. The more residents
willing to share their views then the better we will be represented – let us make sure that
the future of Bozeat is in the hands of those who live here.
As soon as we have a definite date for the planning meeting we will endeavour to let as
many people know as possible. The more people who are able to attend the planning
meeting to let the strength of feeling know the better.
Anyone who requires help to write a letter, or who would like to more information is
welcome to contact us. We meet regularly and would be grateful for any help that is
offered, be it your expertise and knowledge, financial help, delivering leaflets or just
your support.
BOZAID
Ann Brown, 665140
Thanks to some reasonable weather, we have been able to do a few Car Boot Sales at
Earls Barton, raising £287.40 so far. Recycling books and clothes that have been through
the shop but haven't sold has raised over £220 and £118 respectively. A very wet trip to
Billing Fayre managed to raise £53.20!
Many thanks to everybody who continues to donate goods to the shop.
Shop opening times:
Tuesday pm 2.00 - 4.00
Thursday am 10.00 - 12.00
Saturday am 09.30 - 12.30
2nd Bozeat (St Mary’s) Cub Pack
2nd Bozeat (St Mary’s) Scout Group
We meet Tuesdays 6.30 pm to 8 pm
We meet Mondays 7 pm to 8.30 pm
Are you 8 – 10 ½ years old
10 ½ to 14 years old
Come along and see what we are about.
Come along and have some fun!!
You can just turn up at Bozeat School. Come and join us.
If you would like to – phone 01933 384520
Mobile 07429 707296
Please contact Andrew or Fiona on 663249.
Bozeat
St Mary's Little Hillside
Action Group
By the time you read this the Public inquiry appeal date for the development at Hillside
Close would have come and gone. Apparently we have to wait for the decision of the
Inspectorate which we believe could be anything up to three months.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have been involved and
supported us in any way.
We will let you know of the decision as soon as we hear via Bozeat Matters Magazine
and the website. http://bozeatactiongroup.webs.com/
Many Thanks Again
St Mary's Little Hillside Action Group
BOZEAT BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Vicki Phillipson, 666061
A friendly group run by parents, held in the Church Hall on Fridays from 9.30 until 11
am every fortnight (alternating with Chatter Tots Stay and Play) – see the village diary
for dates.
An opportunity to meet people, have a chat over a cup of tea and for children to play with
friends, enjoy a snack and a range of activities.
BOZEAT MEN’S DINNER
Robin Igglesden, 665537
The date for the next men's Dinner is Friday January 30th 2015. Further
details are being finalised and will be announced in the next issue
Please remember to enter the date in your diary.
REPORT HIGHWAY PROBLEMS - www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/streetdoctor
on-line or use your mobile phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Problems such as potholes, overgrown verges and cracked pavements can be
reported on-line in just 5 easy steps and you will receive regular updates.
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VILLAGE NEWCOMERS
We welcome all newcomers to the village.
For a copy of our Village Information booklet and map, please contact:
Lynne Ward - 01933 663951, [email protected]
This is also available to view on-line at www.bozeat.info
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MISS ENA WRIGHT
Bozeat Annual Show 2014
The Committee would like to thank everyone who supported us by: entering produce,
coming to view, or staying for tea, the auction, or for fish and chips in the evening. It
was a very successful day.
Particular thanks go to St Mary’s Church Hall for their welcome and encouragement, to
the local businesses whose continued support we value and to all those residents and
friends who help the show in so many ways. To the Parish Council for their support and
for attending to award the prizes. Also to Tim Conrad from Wilfords who makes such an
excellent job of the auction!
Bozeat Show Cup Winners 2014
On behalf of Miss Wright’s family, we extend sincere thanks to
friends of Miss Wright for joining us at her Remembrance
Service. It was a perfect Service on a perfect day for a perfect
Lady.
The donations in her memory, to Bozeat Matters, came to
£271~ thank you all. from Ian & Carol
CLIK update
Bozeat Parish Council Cup for the best exhibit in the show:
Mabel Pettit (Any other Craft – Handicrafts)
Charles Wells Cup for the individual exhibitor with the most points:
Terry Greenham
Show Committee Cup for the most points in the Young Peoples section:
Charlie Turnbull-Phillips
The Derek Spencer Cup for the family with most points:
Bob and Trish Hedges
Bozeat Show Best in Sections 2014
We have had another successful Barn Dance at Wilby in the summer and this raised £638
(so far) for the funds. We are concentrating on the feeding programme at present, with
porridge every day for at least 400 children and lunches too when the school is closed, as
the normal food does not happen in school holidays. The children still come to school
just for the food in the holidays.
We have had to postpone our planned visit to the Kibera this year (at the moment) due to
the government's guidelines on travel to Kenya. Even if we went as far as Nairobi, we
would not be sensible to go into the slums in this present climate as it is recommended
not to travel there. The school too has been closed for a few days because of the political
crisis. Our insurance would also be invalid we understand.
Young People
Timothy Morgan – photograph
Fruit
Judith Line – Plate of soft fruit
Flowers
Jean Bergen – Scented rose
Vegetables
Terry Greenham – 3 Leeks
Cookery and Preserves
Leslie Smart – six biscuits
Handicrafts and Hobbies
Mabel Petit – Any other craft
However, the work must go on and this will not last forever we are sure, so the funding
gets sent to CLIK Kenya and the children get fed, the Posho mill will have a person
funded to be responsible for the selling of cheaper food to the school community, and
we are hoping to have the little "shop" up and running soon for the food selling. Grace the tailoring expert still trains girls to tailor to give them the opportunity of vocational
qualifications. This will enable them to start their own businesses (and keep them off
the streets we hope).
Photography
Christipher Manktelow – Plant Life
Nothing seems to happen fast in the Kibera, but we do try to make sure things get done.
Hopefully the show will have been successful financially again this year and the
Committee will be looking to distribute a proportion of the profits to local groups.
Please do contact us with ideas or requests.
Organising the show is a complex task. If you have any suggestions for improving next
year's show, or wish to be involved in any way please contact a Committee member.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
David Brown
David Stafferton
- 665140
- 663647
Pat Lewis
Christina Downey
- 663660
- 667552
BOZEAT MATTERS - FRONT COVER
Please contact us if you have a photograph or picture that might be suitable to feature on
our front cover in future editions. Lynne Ward: 663951, [email protected]
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I am trying at the moment to find a grant for training for a teacher and social worker to
get national qualifications to help the work in the school.
Our next big fundraiser is in Bozeat on October 4th at the Church Hall - A joint fundraising effort with the Church Hall Committee and help from the Windmill Singers
committee. - A Barn Dance with a supper included and a licenced bar.
Look out for details of how to get tickets... Lets have fun and give the
children in the school in the Kibera a few breakfasts and lunches and
the church hall a chance to keep it's invaluable service to the village.
It should be a good night and will be helping two worthwhile causes.
Thank you all so much for your continued support.
Sue Wagstaff
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Church Opening Times
St Mary’s Church, Bozeat will again be open every Wednesday
2 – 5 pm until 29th October 2014 for visitors to use the peaceful
space for their own thoughts and prayers. There will be people
on hand to listen or to pray with visitors if required.
If you would like to be included on the rota please let me know.
Thank you.
Linda Brett 665831
Our Lady and St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Olney
Mass Times
Saturday Night 6.30 pm
Sunday Morning 10.30 am
Saturday 5.45 - 6.15 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
If you would like any more information please contact Sr Rita on 01234 711212 or
Tricia Roche at 01933 665065
Shooting & Country Store
Ladies and Gents quality
clothing and footwear
Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby
01604 696983
Nene Court, The Embankment
Wellingborough
GEORGE WILLIAM HEAD
We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of our baby boy
George William Head on 28th June 2014 weighing 7lb 3oz.
01933 225677
www.theguncupboard.co.uk
We've just moved to the village and are settling in well so far!
Julia and Andrew Head
Autumn Events at The Red Lion
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you are expecting a baby or have recently had a baby we would be pleased to
include details in the next edition of Bozeat Matters. Please contact the Editor.
THANK YOU to anyone who has made a donation to the funds
of Bozeat Matters recently, especially the generous donations of:
£25 from Bozeat Women’s Institute
£271 from the family and executors of Miss Ena Wright
(in lieu of flowers at her thanksgiving service)
We are very grateful for your support.
Please contact us if you would like a personal announcement, such as a
Birthday greeting, anniversary, engagement, marriage, birth, thank you,
congratulations, condolence, for sale/wanted notice in Bozeat Matters.
We are happy to include these free of charge
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Saturday Sept 13th - 1950’s Night with live music & dancing to The
Retrobaits authentic 50’s rock & roll band.
Saturday Oct 4th - Charity Race Night. You won’t lose your shirt and you will
have a great fun night out, all for a good cause.
Basket meals and table reservations available.
Friday Oct 31st - Hallowe’en Zombie fancy dress disco. Dress like a Zombie,
dance like a Zombie and win a Zombie cocktail.
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Wednesday Nov 5 - After the fireworks how about a warm cider or hot
chocolate and marshmallows
Every Wednesday: Bozeat Curry Club. Food by Okra,
washing up by us! 2 courses and a drink for just £9.95
Every Thursday: Fresh home beer battered Cod and chips.
Eat in or take away, with supplies limited;
when it’s gone, it’s gone
Call in or call us on 01933 663802
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BOZEAT PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
Pam Tebby-McLoud, 663398
At this year’s AGM in June we had a change in management. We now have
me, Tracy Abrams as Chair and Dorothy Vinten as Vice Chair. Pam TebbyMcCloud remains as Secretary and BPFA Treasurer.
Sadly Graeme Sutherland stepped down to dedicate more time to the Hillside Residents
and we wish him every success with his latest challenge.
The aim of the BPFA is to provide somewhere for everyone in the village to enjoy.
Whether it be the young ones that get enjoyment out of the play area or the would-be
footballers enjoying a kick-about with their mates, or the use of the Pavilion for an
exercise class or party. We the committee do our utmost to make sure that facilities are
there for your enjoyment.
This year it is our aim to raise money for the refurbishment of the Pavilion. If you are
reading this and you think...'I want to be involved in this...' Then please join us every
second Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Pavilion (Playing Field) you will be more
than welcome - the more the merrier we say!
I would like to gently remind the dog walkers of the village that when using the playing
field to walk your dogs (and you are more than welcome to do so) please remember that
it is a playing field where children play so you must pick up after your dog. Also the
'dog etiquette' is always 'if your dog is off the lead and another dog comes onto the field
then please leash up'
2nd Bozeat (St Mary’s) Scout Group
Have you ever thought about volunteering or working with young
people? If so we have exciting opportunities at Bozeat Scout Group for
Adults and Young People.
For those that don’t know, Scouting offers fun, challenge and everyday adventure to
400,000 girls and boys across the UK. But it’s about fun and friendship for adults too,
and with 30,000 young people still on our waiting lists there’s no better time to get
involved. You can give as much or as little time as you like and you can fit volunteering
around your work and family commitments.
Scouts meet Mondays 7 pm to 8.30 pm
Cubs meet Tuesdays 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Carl Tate – Scout Leader 01933 384520
Mobile 07429 707296 [email protected]
or to contact the District Commissioner – Gillian Dowling.
[email protected]
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Audrey & Philip Bligh have moved to
49 Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 0EX
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WATCH NEWS
Area Co-ordinators: Ian & Carol Fearnley 663282
Doorstep Conmen prey on elderly and vulnerable people.
These conmen commit distraction burglary by working in pairs. While one man distracts
you at the front door, the other sneaks in at your front or back door to search your house.
Doorstep conmen are clever, they look presentable and may well carry a clipboard and
offer a fake identity card. Do not trust them. Remember to fit a door chain and use it.
Do not remove your door chain and let them in until you are SURE who they are.
Be SURE, before you open the door ~ if in doubt keep them out.
Be suspicious of all callers you do not know, or you are not expecting.
Contact a neighbour if you are concerned about the caller, or telephone the Police on
101.
We would like to draw to your attention to the Nominated Neighbour Scheme.
The scheme is to assist vulnerable residents who would prefer not to answer their front
door to unexpected or unknown callers. The pack we provide includes a sign which can
be shown to the caller from a front room window, and it requests them to speak with a
nominated neighbour who will ‘vet’ the caller. Once the caller has been identified then
the neighbour would return to the elderly person’s house with the caller and, if required,
remain during the visit. This scheme is ideal for vulnerable people living alone who can
have an arrangement with a close neighbour.
Here are details about Smartwater which the Police have endorsed as a product
providing a major deterrent to criminals. Each Smartwater phial contains a DNA-style
forensic coded fluid which is simply dabbed onto the back of valuables. It can be applied
to any solid item eg: jewellery, electrical items and antiques. Once dry it is virtually
impossible to remove and any traces will glow under ultra-violet light.
Every phial of fluid is unique and numbered, and comes with a registration form
similarly numbered, thus enabling your possessions marked with the fluid to be returned
to the registered address. A phial of Smartwater can mark 75-100 items, and sells from
Smartwater for about £60 with an ongoing annual fee of £60 to maintain your details on
their database. Via Neighbourhood Watch a Smartwater marking kit can be obtained for
£25 with no extra annual fee to keep your details on the Smartwater database.
Bozeat residents can purchase a phial of Smartwater by contacting us on 663282.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO KNOW
Northamptonshire Police 101 (costs 15p for however long your call is)
Calls can be directed to your Safer Community Team or local Police Station.
For our area ~ ask for the Wellingborough Rural Safer Community Team.
Emergency calls only 999
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (you can remain nameless with this call,
as your name and address is not required)
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Bozeat Aerials
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OLNEY MOBILE
CARPETS
HAIR - CARE
Satellites (Sky/free-sat)
TV Points
Plasma/LCD installations
Telephone points
Internet Points
Data Cabling
Ceiling Speakers/Spot-lights
Home entertainment systems
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Bozeat Age UK Lunch Club
. . . meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the
Independent Wesleyan Chapel, Dychurch Lane
(near the Spar shop).
HELP ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Two course meal, good
company, activities &
crafts, entertainment,
speakers and much more!
at Arch Villa, 23 High St, Bozeat
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Painting with Michael Peachey
Bingo, Quizzes, Games
Meal out at Pizzeria Venezia in
Rushden (Italian menu and
Roast Dinner)
Missionary Work in Tanzania with
Revd Linnet Smith
Christmas Shopping Event in
November
And Much More!
Lifts available!
Call 01933 664437
for more information or
to book an individual appointment.
For more information or to book your lunch for
next Wednesday, please contact:
Linda Brett 665831 or Eileen Buckman 663443
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It seems strange to be writing in July about what a wonderful summer it has been but by
the time you read this we will be counting the shopping days to Christmas and
remembering how hot it has been for so many weeks!
Apart from the sunny weather it has been a great summer for all sorts of reasons. The
‘Taste & See’ (taken from Psalm 34: 8) Holiday Club for Over 60’s was extremely
successful once again. Each day began with a ‘Thought for the Day’ when Jo Folkes,
Revd Michael Hogg and Peter Smethurst all shared what the Bible verse meant to them
in their own lives. We were certainly grateful for the hot weather for our annual Fun
Day at The Vicarage which attracted around 100 people. Thank you so much if you
helped in any way with either event, planning, setting up or working on the day.
We are grateful too to God for this year’s Prayer Initiative and to a faithful team of
people who delivered information, walked the streets of Bozeat and prayed. Once again,
it was a humbling experience as several people asked us to pray for some very troubling
situations.
As autumn approaches the annual Alpha course will soon begin. This year it
will take place at the Parochial Rooms in College Street, Wollaston. If you
have any questions about the Christian faith and would like to hear others’
points of view and to share what you think, then Alpha is for you! There is a
free introduction supper on 23rd September at 7 pm and the course will run
every Tuesday thereafter for 11 weeks with the option of a day away in the
middle. There’s no pressure to do or say anything and no question is out of
bounds, there’s no follow up if you decide part way through the course that it’s not for
you and no charge!
At Café Connections we are looking forward to a new season following a month of
meeting at the Vicarage. We are back to normal (whatever that means!) in the Church
Community Hall in Allens Hill on September 7th and will continue to meet there every
first and third Sunday in the month from 9.30 – 11.30 am. Some of our team members
are looking forward to training days ranging from learning about teaching our children
and young people, setting up a prayer space to working with puppets as we encourage all
who want to grow and stretch at Café Connections, to work out what their God given
gifts are.
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VIEW FROM THE VICARAGE
Cafe Connections is a ‘fresh expression of church’. Whatever your background or
beliefs, whether you are a Christian or just enjoy a good breakfast and meeting with
friends, why not pop in one first or third Sunday morning?
For more information about Café Connections or other activities mentioned above,
please contact Chris and Linda Brett at The Vicarage 01933 665831.
…… check us on-line at
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01933 664986
FOR INFORMATION on WOLLASTON BAPTIST CHURCH
contact Revd Michael Hogg, 1 Hinwick Road, Wollaston NN29 7QX 663455
[email protected]. www.wollastonbaptist.co.uk Church office: 664114
07876 235561
[email protected]
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BOZEAT HEARTY WALKERS
Pam Stourton, 667420
Diane & Gordon Phillips, 665116
Hello, come and join us, just a local group of very friendly people who meet at
10 am every Saturday outside BOZAID. We then car share to one of our many
country parks within 5 miles, for an approximate 2.5 mile walk, followed by a
drink at a local cafe or a flask, even a picnic on fine days.
EARLS BARTON RALLY & COUNTRY FAYRE
Penny Smith 07890 260634
By the time you all receive Bozeat Matters the Rally will have taken place, and therefore
in anticipation I would like to thank you for all your support in advance and please
contact me if you have any suggestions for next year!
WOLLASTON CRICKET CLUB
David Ward, 663951
Although, as reported in the June edition, all three teams started with a defeat
and a flirtation with the basements of their respective divisions, the pendulum
eventually swung in the Club's favour and at the time of writing all three are around mid
table with power to add.
In addition the First Eleven won through to Finals Day at the County Ground and
although overwhelmed by Horton House in the semi final, at least had the experience of
playing at County Headquarters and hopefully the occasion will be repeated with "third
time lucky" and our hands on the trophy. In the event, Peterborough took the silverware
home for the second year running.
Our Youth and Junior teams are all having a fantastic year - perhaps as a group, our best
ever! All their results can be found on our website.
The Wollaston Under Nine's Tournament was blessed with perfect weather and the event
turned out to be a huge success with teams competing from all around the County. The
number of spectators was amazing and "well done" to the Squad.
Wollaston Under 9’s also played in the Rushden tournament and with half the team
making their tournament debut’s the boys were up for it big time and very excited. First
up was the County girls team which we lost to by 8 runs in a close game, followed by an
even closer loss to Wellingborough with their last batsmen hitting 2 sixes and a four off
the last three balls to get them home. The boys kept going hard and were good enough to
beat local rivals Podington by two runs in their final game.
Hopefully results in the last third of the season will go our way and reflect the energy and
enthusiasm shown by the whole Club this season.
Please don't forget the Annual Dinner and Presentation Night on Saturday October 11th.
For further information and tickets contact a Club member or email
wollaston.
[email protected]
For results and fixtures check our website: wollastoncc.co.uk
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living in Northamptonshire NAB encourage you to consider supporting them in whatever
way you can. The charity offers a Free Will Service in partnership with Tollers Solicitors
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ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH (Social)
Pat Summers, 663975
Church Bulletin:
The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be
seen in the basement Friday afternoon.
Thank you to all who loaned their photographs and pictures for our Pimms, Puddings and
Picture afternoon on 12th July, it was a walk down memory lane, and the weather was
kind.
Future dates for diary:Tuesday
9th September
Coffee Morning at Gordon & Margaret James,
Newlands Farm, Harrold Road, 10 - 12 am. Raffle
and Bring and Buy cakes
Monday
22nd September
Harvest Supper and Sale in Church at 7 pm with
Dingbats.
Friday
10th October
Ladies Dinner at St. Mary's Community Hall 7.30 for
8 pm.
Saturday
29th November
Winter Fayre and lunch in St. Mary's Community
Hall. Lunch at 12.30 pm, Fayre at 2 pm. Various
stalls and cream teas
ALL ARE WELCOME
ST MARY’S CHURCH COMMUNITY HALL
George Sharratt, 663029
I have been asked, on a few occasions, why we don’t seem to have Barn
Dances in the hall like we used to have. So we have teamed up with our
friends from the Windmill Singers and CLIK (Changing lives in Kenya)
and we are organising a Barn Dance for Saturday 4th October 7-10 pm.
The ticket price is £8, which includes a Ploughman’s Supper, doors open at
6.30 pm and there will be a bar and raffle. The music and the caller will be
provided by a local band; ‘Cut a Caper’. Tickets will be available from the Spar and
Paper Shop and will go on sale early in September. We look forward to seeing you there.
A lot of work has gone into improving and maintaining the Hall and we are grateful to all
those who have supported the work. To maintain the Hall for the longer term community
use we have been advised that we need to replace the exterior roofing panels with those
of a more modern material which is both energy efficient and better able to cope with the
extremes of weather. We have had estimates for this work, which is in the region of £3540k, we are now starting to apply for some grant funding to be able to carry out this
work.
If you wish to book the Hall or a meeting room for an event or would like further
information or a booking form please contact Pat Taylor 01933 – 664838.
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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Julie Vine (President) 01234 945147
May is the month we discuss the AGM Resolutions and the form was
completed in accordance with members wishes. Afterwards, Eleanor
Paterson organised a ‘silent auction’ for our social time. The raffle was
won by 1st Jean Bergen, 2nd Maggie Chaffe, 3rd Pat Taylor, 4th Julie Vine.
Our members did themselves proud at our June meeting by organising a thoroughly
enjoyable evening and thereby giving the committee some organizational respite! The
theme of the evening was ‘show and tell’. A good number of members took the stage to
relate their personal experiences of travel, amusing events and from one member, ‘a day
in the life’ at the helm of Wellingborough Council. The evening was rounded off with a
delicious buffet supper and a glass or two of wine. They were unanimously rebooked for
a repeat performance next year! Julie Vine gave a report of hers and Jean Bergen’s visit
earlier in the month to the National Annual Meeting in Leeds. The visit was deemed
enjoyable and interesting and not to be missed when the opportunity arises again for
Bozeat WI. The raffle was won by 1st Marjory Stanford, 2nd Eleanor Paterson, 3rd
Renee Harrison, 4th Pat Summers.
July is the month we meet up with our friends at Ampthill WI. This year we were
delighted to also welcome members from Grendon and Wellingborough Central WI’s.
Around 60 ladies gathered in the Church Hall to hear some ‘below stairs’ anecdotes from
William French, a butler to royalty and VIP’s. The event provided an opportunity to look
through our archive books, so competently kept by Agnes Jones. Our stall at the village
fete on the 19th was a big success, helped in no small way by the morning rain clearing
and sunshine taking over in the afternoon.
In August we will be looking forward to a visit from Gordon Brannon who will be giving
us information and inviting discussion on the Bozeat Archive. This will undoubtedly be
of interest to both longstanding villagers and newcomers.
In September Sue Edwards will be giving a talk on “The Story Behind The Painting”
Some of our members attended her talk at a neighbouring WI meeting recently and found
it fascinating.
October is our AGM and we are planning the customary harvest supper and auction.
Another event not to be missed is our coffee morning in the Chapel on Saturday, 18th
October from 10.00 am to 12 noon. There will be handicrafts, cakes, conserves and
produce stalls. Make a note in your diaries and/or look for the posters around the village.
A warm welcome awaits all new visitors to our meetings on the second Wednesday of
the month, at 7.30 pm in the Independent Wesleyan Chapel.
BETTY CLAYSON
Good Luck Betty as you make your journey to live in America with
Susan and Tom. We will miss you loads.
Safe journey and lots of love. Viv & John xx
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ALL:STARZ
Ellie Minney, 664100
FOOD PARCELS
Come and join us on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Chapel near the Spar during
term time, we welcome children in school years Reception to Year 6. Our new term
starts on 11th September.
We enjoy quizzes, games, crafts and Bible stories and the occasional treasure hunt! At
the end of the evening we have a tuck shop.
This half term we are going to be finding out about the “I am” statements of Jesus which
are found in John’s gospel. We look forward to seeing you there!
BOZEAT ENVIRONMENTAL CARE GROUP
Contact Diane West 663342
We are currently working on the High Street clearing the gutters, sweeping
pavements and lopping overhanging branches. It is a big job quite apart
from the litter picking. Also work is in progress on Fish Alley and Court
Lane (great cut throughs between roads but need regular maintenance).
We are a small group, mainly retired but enthusiastic. We would love extra people to
join us. We meet the first Thursday of the month on the Village Green at 2.30 pm
mainly to do litter picking and try to fit all the other things in at other times. Next dates
for your Diary are Sept 4; Oct 2; Nov 6; Dec 4.
We are asked at intervals by residents if we can cut their overhanging branches but we
find it difficult to help everyone. Could we appeal to residents to keep their greenery cut
if it overhangs pavements and to sweep/tidy outside their own homes? Also if you have
a gravel drive please try to contain it. It gets in the gutters, then into the drains and
ultimately blocks them.
We all benefit from a clean village so please help us to achieve this. If you need any extra information - please call me.
SEWING ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Any kind of sewing / alterations undertaken
Contact Sue Ward : 663073
We are putting a box in Chapel for donations to the food bank run by Daylight Centre in
Wellingborough. I will deliver the items every two weeks unless it fills up beforehand.
The Chapel is open for dropping things off on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday lunch time
and Thursday mornings. If you cannot make these times you may drop them off at my
house: 4 Stoney Piece Close - if not in leave in porch.
Thank you all in advance for your kindness.
Pat Smith 664153
Coffee Morning
WANTED NEXT JANUARY
I plan to give up running the Thursday Coffee Morning at the end of the year and
wondered if there is anyone out there who would like to take it over? I will have been
doing it for ten years and decided that I need to retire and just relax.
Please think about it and contact me if you are interested Pat Smith 664153
Can you help?
Wednesday lunch time drivers required once per month for
Bozeat Age UK Lunch Club
For more details, please call: Linda Brett 01933 665831 or
Barry Fletcher 01933 396866
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Led by a trained instructor every Tuesday afternoon 2.30/3.30. Meet at The Shopping
Yard, Castle Ashby. £4.00 with poles provided, £3 if using own poles.
Computer Classes: Weekly classes for beginner and intermediate learners at 31 Billing
Road, Northamptonshire.
Art, Bridge, Scrabble and Whist: Weekly classes at 31 Billing Road, Northampton.
All classes suitable for beginners and improvers.
Contact Age UK Northampton on 01604 629595 for full details on all activities
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Bozeat Independent Wesleyan Chapel
We have many groups who use
our premises
Mondays: Parish Council and Bell Ringers
Tuesdays: The Tea Room and Bozeat
Windmill Singers
Wednesdays: Lunch Club and W.I.
Thursdays: Coffee Morning, All Starz and
Bible Study
Sundays: Christian Worship
All Starz
Contact Ellie Minney 664100
We meet on Thursday evenings
between 6 pm and 7 pm during term time
It is for children of primary school age
See separate report
Services at the Wesleyan Chapel
Sunday Services
Every Sunday at 2.30 pm
Coffee Morning
Contact Pat Smith 664153
There is a coffee morning held every
Thursday morning at the Wesleyan Chapel
from 10 am to 11.30 am,
Everyone is welcome to drop in for
a coffee and chat.
We look forward to meeting new people
to the village.
In June we had a great end to the term with lots of games, film nights, baking and our
annual awards night which is a chance to celebrate all of the hard work that the girls put
in during the year. Throughout the year we have been busy with badge work on a
Monday night, supporting the Blythwood Shoe Box Appeal, learning about Jesus, trips
out and hosting coffee mornings and a bring & buy sale. The summer is a chance for us
all to rest and recharge the batteries. By the time you read this we will just be starting
back (with our brand new uniform) for another action packed year. We are on the lookout for new leaders, so if you feel you have the skills and Christian commitment to join
us please be in touch using the details below.
If you are interested in joining us we meet at Wollaston Baptist Church on Monday
evenings (term time only), age groups and times:
Explorers: Reception – Year 2: 6:00 – 7:15 pm
Juniors: Year 3 – Year 6: 6:00 – 7:15 pm
Seniors: Year 7 – Year 9: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Brigaders: Year 10 – Year 13: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
If you would like to know more please contact Linda Savage (Captain) on 01933 563969
or Linda Smethurst on 01933 664079.
Pat’s report
On the 1st June we had a wonderful service and party to celebrate those of us
who had 0 birthday’s this year. Each person who had or will be having a
birthday was presented with a flower arrangement.
This years Songs of Praise was a nearly full house and we enjoyed a good
sing, with the Windmill Singers and Ellie and Lyndis doing solo’s.
Our Harvest Festival will be on the 5th of October, please come and join us
and for tea afterwards. On 15th November we shall be having our annual Fish
& Chip Supper and Quiz night and then our Anniversary Service on the Sunday
with Tea afterwards. Please come and join us for these events as you are all
very welcome.
By the time you read this you will all have been on your holidays and I hope
that you all had a relaxing and happy one.
There will be a new lot of Bible studies starting in October please see list below
and also our notice board at chapel. Everyone is welcome to come to these
and they start at 8 pm but if you would like a tea/coffee before come at 7.30
pm, and of course they take place at the Wesleyan Chapel.
Bible Study
Thursdays: 2nd October, 16th October, 6th November, 20th November & 4th December
We will be studying 1 John
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BOZEAT COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Emma O’Brien 01933 663840 [email protected]
We have had such a busy year, with trips to Hunstanton and a boat trip, Woburn Safari
park, Mead Open Farm the Isle of Wight, the Pantomime and even to the end of Harrold
Road to see first ever Ladies cycling road race. We have had many visitors ranging from
Arctic scientists to a team of husky dogs to a percussionist who has performed at the
Royal Albert Hall and with Michael Jackson. Our whole school topics have been so successful in bringing us all together and this community team feeling that is strong in our
school was definitely evident during the performance of “The Pirates of the Curry Bean”.
I am very fortunate to work with such a supportive and talented group of people who can
rustle up scenery and props in a blink of an eye and create a “mop” dance for a team of
sailors.
Minutes
Please note that copies of our approved minutes are available on the
Bozeat Website or at meetings of the Parish Council, you can also read
copies of the minutes at Wollaston and Wellingborough libraries.
Contact Us
Please remember that the Clerk is only employed part time by the Parish Council so is
not on duty all the time, however you can contact the Parish Council:* By letter – send to 65 Queen Street, Bozeat, Northants, NN29 7LA – letters are put
before the council members at their next routine meeting and formal replies are then sent
out.
* By telephone – leave a message on 01933 664760 and the Clerk will return your call at
the earliest opportunity.
* By email – [email protected]. Please note that the Clerk does not
check emails daily, she will acknowledge your email and then present it to the members
of the council at their next meeting.
In September the whole school will be learning about “Britain during the First World
War”, partly in recognition of the 100 year anniversary. We are all off out on a trip as
usual this time to Duxford to learn all about life in the trenches. If anyone out there in
Bozeat has any interesting artefacts or family connection to this period of history and
would be willing to share these in any way please contact us.
Meetings
Meetings will be held on 15th September; 20th October and 17th November.
Members of the public are very welcome to attend meetings to listen to the discussions
and we do allow up to 15 minutes at the start of each meeting for residents to address the
Councillors. All meetings are on Monday evenings starting at 7 pm and are held in the
schoolroom of Bozeat Independent Wesleyan Church, Dychurch Lane.
BOZEAT PAPER SHOP
74A London Road
Bozeat
NN29 7RJ
Telephone: 01933 551932
Newspapers and Magazines
Top-ups and Bills
Lottery
Off Licence The Pirates of the Curry Bean
In July the whole school took part in our very successful performance of The Pirates of
the Curry Bean the musical. The theme of this worked well with our topic based around
the seaside. The children performed three times to a packed audience who were entertained by the fantastic talents of the children at Bozeat. The children showed themselves
to be fantastic actors, dancers and singers.
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Grocery
Health Lottery
Wines
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Fresh Dairy
Greetings Cards etc etc
Opening hours:
Mon -Sat 7 am - 8 pm
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Sun 8 am - 7 pm
ment somewhere nearby. As with all other parish councils, we are notified by the
Borough Council when a planning application relating to our village has been received
and are asked for our views. We take our role in the planning process very seriously
indeed and have a clear policy on how we will handle them. If an application is for
something such as extensions or renovations, our Planning Representatives will look at
the plans and send a response on behalf of the Parish Council. If the application is for
the construction of a new house or more than one house, the full parish council will look
at the plans, comments are then collated by our Planning Spokesperson, Brian Skittrall,
who sends them to the Borough Council on our behalf. We do not have the power to
approve or refuse any planning application, that role belongs to the Borough Council,
however we are able to offer help and advice to anyone who is affected by a planning
application and is unsure what to do about it.
At the time of submitting this report Cllr Skittrall has spent many
hours preparing the paperwork required to help the Hillside Close
Residents Association with their presentation at the appeal relating to
the site near to their homes and is preparing a detailed response to the
application to build 75 homes off Easton Lane. We are very fortunate
to have members of our council who have a wide experience of the
planning processes and are able to produce clear and knowledgeable
responses to applications as and when they are received, their expertise
is invaluable.
Parking
We are increasingly concerned at how poorly some people park in the village. In some
areas pedestrians can’t use the pavement at all and have to walk into the road to get
around a car. Please can everyone just be a little more considerate when parking on the
road – the Police have been asked to keep an eye on the parking in Bozeat and will issue
Fixed Penalty notices where appropriate.
Village Design Statement
The Parish Council is seeking a few more volunteers to help before we start the
production of a Village Design Statement for Bozeat. This document will be a vital tool
to show the planners what types of development the residents of Bozeat would find
acceptable or not acceptable – what could be more important? There is quite a lot of
work to do to get this project up and running and we need all the help we can get, Dan
Cooke is leading the project so if you are willing and able to help, please email Dan on
[email protected]
Village Fete Day
Many thanks to all those who came and supported the Fete on July 19th, the weather was
glorious and the Village Green full of families. Special thanks to Ruth Allen and the
young people who kept us entertained all afternoon and Nick Gayton for his hard work
all day! We managed to raise almost £300 which will be split towards the cost of the
new skateboard ramp and this years’ Christmas tree. A number of raffle prizes are still
waiting to be claimed, there is a list posted on the noticeboard next to the Boz-Aid Shop,
check it out and see if a prize is waiting for you!
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Fund Raising
Our textile bin which is in the car park that you have kindly been filling with your unwanted items has raised just under £600. Thank you so much for your contributions, just
a small reminder please ensure that you place all items in bags.
Future Projects
From September 2014 the school will be opening a nursery provision within the school.
This is a very exciting venture for us and one that Northamptonshire County Council has
actively promoted. Many schools have been encouraged and supported by the County
Council to include nursery provision within the setting. This means that provision for
rising 3’s within Bozeat can be provided at a high standard and maintained for years to
come.
Over the summer holidays the space allocated for the setting will have been completely
refurbished providing therefore a modern and age appropriate environment staffed by
highly qualified individuals. We already have many children enrolled to start in
September. The sessions are 9.00 am to 11.30 am and 12.45 pm to 3.15 pm. On top of
this we offer a lunchtime session from 11.30 am to 12.45 pm during which the children
can have a hot school meal. Nursery stage children can also access our breakfast and after school club provision, therefore we can provide care from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm daily,
term time only.
If you are interested in the provision please contact the office or come along to our Open
Morning on Saturday 30th August 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
National Heroes day Friday 17th October
To celebrate and recognise heroes that may be alive and working around us or those that
may have worked in the past we are having a special day in school.
The whole school will be dressing up to reflect a hero this can be anyone but must mean
something to the individual; it could be Winston Churchill, The Queen, Mother Theresa,
a nurse, a fireman, Spiderman etc.
If you know of a “hero” living in Bozeat that would come and share their experiences
with us on the 17th October we would love to hear from you.
Help in School
We are always on the look out for volunteer helpers in school.
Would you be interested in helping maybe one afternoon a week or a fortnight?
Could you listen to children read?
Are you artistic and could help with art and craft activities?
Are you green fingered and could help with the development of our kitchen garden?
Any help however often would be greatly appreciated please contact us.
Lyndis Payne would like to thank everyone who sent cards,
pressies and good wishes on her 60th birthday.
Special thanks to my wonderful family for all they do for me
and all they mean to me. Thank you all, Lyndis.
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REPORT FROM BOZEAT PARISH COUNCIL
I.D. INGRAM
Carpenter and Builder
Property Maintenance and Improvements
All types of work, including insurance repairs, undertaken at competitive prices
Fascia and window repairs, Chimneys repointed, Doors hung, Kitchens fitted,
Roof repairs, Guttering, Fencing, Slabbing, Extensions, etc.
No job too small – for a free estimate:
Telephone: Wellingborough 664829
17 Hope Street, Bozeat
Traditional Glazier
All Glazing Works Undertaken
Replacement of Double Glazed
Units with Condensation or
Misted Up Glass
→ FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE ←
Annual Fireworks Display
The village Fireworks Display has a very good reputation and each year more people
come from outside the village to watch it. The Parish Council is helping to organise this
year’s display and urgently needs to prepare a list of people willing to help on the day,
especially as marshalls. If you would be prepared to give up a few hours it would help us
to make sure everyone enjoys another fantastic display safely. Please do get in touch
with either Lyndis Payne or Adrian Proctor if you can help.
Potholes, overgrown hedges, weeds etc
If you have bounced your car through the same pothole for a couple of weeks or had to
negotiate someone’s badly overgrown bush as you walk along the footpath you can do
something about it! Northamptonshire County Council has an online reporting system,
called Street Doctor, which is very easy to use. Go to www.northamptonshire.gov.uk and
choose Street Doctor from the A-Z menu. Once you have submitted your report you will
get a reference number which you can use to check out what the council is doing about it.
Tel (01234) 712242
Olney, Bucks
Mobile 07768 171021
Three Shires Glazing
& Maintenance
Allotments
We now have a few vacant plots, so if you would like to take on an allotment, please
contact our Allotments Manager, Pat Driver or the Clerk. Email Pat using allotments.
[email protected].
Crown and Country
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, and the stories of
the men and women of Bozeat who fought for our freedom are included in Crown and
Country, a book produced by the Parish Council a few years ago. The books are free so if
you don’t already have a copy, please contact the Clerk. We are sorry, but the second
book, Crown and Country, coming home ... has sold out.
uPVC Window Renewal
& Repair Specialists
3SG
Skateboard Ramp
We have reached agreement with the Playing Field Committee on the location for the
new ramp and are now obtaining quotes for the work needed to prepare the ground for
our new ramp, we are hoping to have it in place soon.
The Fireworks Display is on Wednesday 5th November at the Playing
Fields, Dychurch Lane, Bozeat and the gates will open at 6 pm. The
Display will finish by 8 pm latest. The cost is £5 for adults, £2 for
children, £7.50 for a family ticket. Refreshments will be available and
there will be entertainment for the children. A one-way system will
operate on the night to ease traffic flow and available parking.
Three Shires Glazing
Submitted by Lyndis Payne [Clerk to Bozeat Parish Council], 65 Queen Street,
Bozeat
Telephone 01933 664760. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bozeatparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Planning
There is nothing more certain to get people talking than proposals for a large develop-
C.I.T.B. Registered
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OCTOBER continued
BOZEAT SURGERY
Fri
Fri
Dr S Ghosh and Dr F Shamim will be taking over the Bozeat and Wollaston
surgeries from 1st September 2014.
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Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Red Lion - Hallowe'en Zombie Fancy Dress Disco
NOVEMBER
Sun 2
Wed 5
Wed 5
Thur
Thur
Fri
Sun
6
6
7
9
Wed 12
Fri
Fri
Sat
Sun
Sun
Mon
14
14
15
16
16
17
Wed
Thur
Fri
Thur
Fri
Sat
19
20
21
27
28
29
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Fireworks Display Playing Field, gates open at 6 pm, display
will finish no later than 8 pm
Red Lion - after the fireworks why not try a warm cider
or hot chocolate and marshmallows
Environmental Care Group 2.30 pm starting on the Village Green
Bible Study 8 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel (tea/coffee from 7.30 pm)
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Remembrance Service 10.15 am St Mary's Church, followed by March to
the village green
Women's Institute 7.30 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel - Christmas
table decorations with New Leaf of Olney
Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Library van - Church Hall 5.40 - 6.25 pm, Fulwell Road 6.30 - 7.10 pm
Annual Fish & Chip Supper and Quiz, Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Independent Wesleyan Chapel Anniversary Service with Tea afterwards
Parish Council Meeting 7 pm in the Schoolroom - Independent Wesleyan
Chapel
Police Surgery 10 - 11.30 am Reach Out Church, Irchester
Bible Study 8 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel (tea/coffee from 7.30 pm)
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Charity Pub Quiz at The Red Lion
Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Winter Fayre and lunch St Mary's Community Hall, lunch at 12.30 pm,
Fayre at 2 pm
DECEMBER - Advance dates
Thur
Thur
Fri
Sun
Wed
Wed
Sun
4
4
5
7
10
10
13
Environmental Care Group 2.30 pm starting on the Village Green
Bible Study 8 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel (tea/coffee from 7.30 pm)
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Police Surgery 10 - 11.30 am Reach Out Church, Irchester
Women's Institute Christmas Dinner
Windmill Singers Christmas Concert 7.30 pm Church Community Hall
PLEASE NOTE:
As space is limited we don’t include weekly events/clubs in the
village diary, only fortnightly/monthly or one-off events.
See the website for information from all clubs of their meetings.
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Dr Ghosh has 25 years experience and trained as a heart specialist in this
country and the US. He moved into Primary Care work in the last three
years after spending nearly twenty years in Secondary Care.
Dr Shamim has 11 years experience, training here and abroad. She has
been working in England for more than five years and towards general
practice for the last three and a half years. Her interests are children’s
and women’s health.
Their mission is to deliver a seamless, co-ordinated service for all patients in
Bozeat. Their passion is to work with people with a smile, within an atmosphere
of helping and caring. They will be considering opening up the practice to new
patients and there will be changes instituted to upgrade the services provided.
They will have to consider going over to an appointments system in time, but
also leave slots for walk-ins.
They will provide a contemporary, modern practice and are looking to build the
practice to integrate doctors, nurses and allied healthcare to deliver an effective
service. They will cater for emergency consultations and are looking to offer
appointments within 72 hours with the support of the population. They will also
endeavour to increase dispensing services at Bozeat and hope that within three
months of opening that the dispensing part of the business will be open for the
majority of the week.
It is anticipated that a third doctor will join the team within the first six months and
an Advanced Nurse Practitioner has already been employed.
They will try to make it equitable with a division of male and female doctors over
the week and continuity of care is very important.
It is envisaged that core opening hours will be from 8.30 am until 6.30 pm with
Doctors’ appointments from 9 – 11.30 am and 2.30 – 4.30 pm, with the exception
of Monday and Friday am which will remain as open access. Early morning and
late afternoon surgeries will be held at Wollaston on Monday am and Friday pm
to enable access to appointments before and after work.
There will be dedicated chronic disease complex patient clinics at Wollaston as
well as the usual minor surgery and joint injection clinics and all other clinics will
continue and increase.
We welcome them to the village and wish them well in their new venture.
Karen Minney and family would like to thank all our friends in
Bozeat for all the continued love, prayers and support since Richard
unfortunately lost his battle with a brain tumour in May.
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VILLAGE DIARY
AUGUST
Thur 28
Thur 28
Fri
29
Sat
30
NAB Mobile Sight Centre 10 am - 1 pm outside McDonalds,
Wellingborough Town Centre
Charity Pub Quiz at The Red Lion
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Open Morning 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Nursery Provision at Bozeat School
SEPTEMBER
Tue
2
Thur
Fri
Fri
4
5
5
Fri
5
Sat
6
Sun
Mon
Tue
7
8
9
Tue
Tue
Wed
9
9
10
Thur
11
Thur
Fri
Fri
Fri
11
12
12
12
Fri
12
Sat
13
Mon
15
Fri
Sat
Sun
Sun
Mon
19
20
21
21
22
Windmill Singers Walk and Fish & Chip Supper 6.30 Summer Leys (for
6.45) 8 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Environmental Care Group 2.30 pm starting on the Village Green
Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Wollaston Cricket Club Monthly Barbeque at training sessions Wollaston
Playing Fields
Bozeat Players read-through of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 7.30 pm
Church Community Hall
Grand grass cutting and clearance morning 10 am - 12 noon Bozeat Churchyard (postponed to the 13th if wet)
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Bowls Club Open Day 2 - 4 pm Church Community Hall
Coffee Morning for St Mary's Church 10 am - 12 noon at Gordon &
Margaret James, Newlands Farm, Harrold Road
Police Surgery 2 - 3.30 pm Wollaston Baptist Church
Windmill Singers start back 7.30 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Women's Institute 7.30 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel with Sue Edward
'The Story behind the Painting'
NAB Mobile Sight Centre 10 am - 1 pm outside McDonalds, Wellingborough Town Centre
All:Starz re-starts 6 - 7 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Library van - Church Hall 5.40 - 6.25 pm, Fulwell Road 6.30 - 7.10 pm
Rushden & District Art Society Demonstration 7 pm South End Junior
School, Wymington Road, Rushden
Bozeat Players auditions for Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 7.30 pm
Church Community Hall
Red Lion 1950's Night with live music and dancing to the Retrobaits,
authentic 50's rock & roll band
Parish Council Meeting 7 pm in the Schoolroom - Independent Wesleyan
Chapel
Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Wollaston Courtyard Food Fair 10 am - 4 pm
Harvest Festival 9.15 am St Mary's Parish Church
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Harvest Supper and sale in Church 7 pm, with Dingbats
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Tue
23
Wed
Thur
24
25
Thur
25
Thur
Fri
Fri
25
26
26
Sun
28
Alpha Introduction Supper 7 pm Parochial Rooms, College Street,
Wollaston
Police Surgery 10 - 11.30 am Reach Out Church, Irchester
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer 10 am - 12
noon Independent Wesleyan Chapel
NAB Mobile Sight Centre 10 am - 1 pm outside McDonalds, Wellingborough Town Centre
Charity Pub Quiz at The Red Lion
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Windmill Singers Sherington Concert at Sherington Village Hall
7.45/8.00 pm
Harvest Festival/Songs of Praise with the Windmill Singers, 6 pm Easton
Maudit Church
OCTOBER
Thur
Thur
Fri
Fri
2
2
3
3
Sat
4
Sat
Sun
Sun
Wed
4
5
5
8
Fri
Fri
Fri
Sat
Wed
Thur
Fri
Fri
Sat
10
10
10
11
15
16
17
17
18
Sun 19
Mon 20
Mon 20
Fri
24
Thur 30
Fri
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Environmental Care Group 2.30 pm starting on the Village Green
Bible Study 8 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel (tea/coffee from 7.30 pm)
Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Rushden & District Art Society Demonstration 7.15 pm South End Junior
School, Wymington Road, Rushden
Windmill Singers/CLIK Autumn Barn Dance 7 - 10 pm Church
Community Hall (doors open at 6.30 pm) - dancing to music by Cut A
Caper, with caller
Red Lion Charity Race Night
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Harvest Festival Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Women's Institute 7.30 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel Harvest Supper
and Auction
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Library van - Church Hall 5.40 - 6.25 pm, Fulwell Road 6.30 - 7.10 pm
Bozeat Ladies Dinner 7.30 for 8 pm Church Community Hall
Wollaston Cricket Club Annual Dinner & Presentation evening
Police Surgery 10 - 11.30 am Reach Out Church, Irchester
Bible Study 8 pm Independent Wesleyan Chapel (tea/coffee from 7.30 pm)
National Heroes Day at Bozeat School
Chatter Tots Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Women's Institute Coffee Morning 10 am - 12 noon Independent Wesleyan
Chapel
Café Connections 9.30 - 11.30 am Church Community Hall
Police Surgery 6.30 - 7 pm Bozeat Independent Wesleyan Chapel
Parish Council Meeting 7 pm in the Schoolroom - Independent Wesleyan
Chapel
Bozeat Baby and Toddler Group 9.30 - 11 am Church Community Hall
Charity Pub Quiz at The Red Lion
Deadline for entries to the December edition of Bozeat Matters
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