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WEEDON BEC PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman:
Ms Sue Butler
01327 341680 / suebutler@hotmail.com
Vice Chairman:
Mr Ian Dunkley
Councillors:
Mr Neil Anthony
Mr Stephen Corson
Mr Keith Crouch
Mr Steve Edwards
Mrs Louise Haynes
Mr Stuart Jacks
Mrs Sarah Johnstone
Mr James Mantz
Mrs Carolyn Matthews
Mr Barry Pilkington
Mrs Ann Ranshaw
All Councillors are contactable through the Clerk
Clerk:
FEBRUARY
2015
Mrs Susan Halkett, 16, St Mary’s Way, Weedon, NN7 4QL
Tel: 01327 341057
Email: weedonbecpc@btinternet.com
www.weedonbec-village.co.uk
LARGE PRINT If anyone wishes a lar ge pr int copy of the
newsletter please call Sue Halkett on 01327 341057
If anyone has an item that might be of general interest please let Sue Halkett know
and, if appropriate, it could be published in future edition/editions of Weedon News.
WEEDON BEC NEWS
If anyone wishes to place an article for their group’s activities please give the Parish
Clerk, Sue Halkett, a ring on 01327 341057 or email weedonbecpc@btinternet.com.
Business rates for advertising are £25 per quarter page advert. Space is limited and
will be given on a first come first served basis.
The next newsletter will be distributed in April 2015. Deadline for copy:
15th March, 2015.
Published by Weedon Bec Parish Council, contact Sue Halkett 01327 341057
for more information.
The inclusion of advertisements does not imply any form of endorsement by the
Parish Council and any views expressed in the newsletter are not
necessarily those of the Parish Council
Weedon
Juniors FC
RACE NIGHT
Saturday 28th February
7pm
at the Village Hall, Weedon
Tickets £5 each which includes food
Contact: Danny Chapman
on 07840842841
for more information and tickets
Women’s Institute continued
November 19th 2015 – Malaysian Cookery
A demonstration of Malaysian Cookery (followed by
an optional, small meal for a very reasonable cost).
December 17th 2015 – ‘We Three’ - An Evening
of Musical Entertainment
A performance by a group of 3 seasoned entertainers with a wide repertoire including comic songs, monologues, songs from shows and singalong medleys, not forgetting the traditional mince pies and mulled wine!
The Co-op, Church Street
The Society is very grateful to a resident of Church Street who helped us to acquire
this postcard. It is our latest addition to the Photo Archives.
The image appears to date from the first quarter of the 20th century. Known as the
Co-op, the sign over the shop says Industrial and Provident Society’s Stores Ltd No
3. However, according to Kelly’s Directory dated 1928, the business is listed as the
Harpole Industrial and Provident Society Ltd. The card had not been posted so there
is no stamp with its price to help date it more precisely, the cost of postage having
changed from ½d to 1d in 1918.
Some time after the Co-op ceased trading in 1967, the premises were converted
into the private houses, now 40 to 42 Church Street.
Weedon Bec History Society
You are invited to a
FRIENDS of WEEDON GARRISON COFFEE MORNING
at the URC Chapel Schoolroom on FEBRUARY 28th, 10am thru to 12 noon,
and again on 11th APRIL, same venue and time.
Cakes, tea, coffee, produce, tombola, raffle
Members of the Friends will be there should you have any questions or comments
you wish to make with regard to this year's events at The Depot.
All proceeds to support the events at the Depot for local charities.
Please call Jenny for further information on 01327 437251
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LUNCH CLUB
Other Age UK activities
at The Heart of
England
Art Club
A friendly, relaxed Club open to beginners
and competent artists. We meet every Thursday morning during term time,
10.00am/12.00noon. £4.20 PAYG.
2015:
January: Monday 26th
February: Monday 23rd
March: Monday 30th
April: Monday 27th
2-for-1 main course
(2 x roast, plus desserts for
£15.00)
There may also be a chance for
a game of
Bingo after lunch
For further details or to book
your place please call
Kate Kingston or
Jason Williams on
01604 629595 or visit
www.acnorthants.org.uk
Bridge Club
A friendly, non-competitive club open to
beginners and improvers. We meet every
Tuesday morning 10.00 am/12.00
noon. £2.50 PAYG.
Photography Club
This is a fun, relaxed club suitable for beginners and experienced residents. We meet
on the last Wednesday of the month from
10.00am to 12.00 noon. £2.50 PAYG
We are also planning a Scrabble Club
All classes are held at
31 Billing Road, Northampton.
For full details contact Age UK
Northamptonshire on 01604 629595.
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WEEDON WOMEN’S
INSTITUTE
The Ladies of Weedon Women’s Institute meet on the
3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in the Chapel
Schoolroom, New Street, Weedon. We are a friendly
group who actively welcome new members. Membership rules apply, although guests are very welcome at £2 per meeting.
For further information please ring Jennifer Morris (President) on 01327
843010 or Gill Bryan (Secretary) on 01327 340191.
We have a varied and interesting programme for 2015, which
includes:
Neighbourhood Planning
Light at the end of the tunnel?
The Steering Group started 2015 with a lot of hard work
pulling the draft plan together.
The Call for Sites exercise has been completed. The
Steering Group will be reviewing it in January and making recommendations to the
Parish Council.
A survey of Open and Green spaces in the parish has also been completed as has
a survey of Community Hall space. Recommendations from both of these will feed
into policies in the draft plan and copies of them will be included to be read as
evidence in support of the eventual plan.
February 19 2015 – Lace making
A demonstration of how to make lace, with an opportunity for some hands
on practice.
We are aiming to present the draft plan to the Parish Council in March and start the
formal Public Consultation period in April. This will be for a minimum of 6 weeks
although we will keep you informed of exact dates. It will be your chance to read the
full plan and comment on its contents. Copies will be available on the Parish Council and neighbourhood planning websites with some paper copies in public places.
March 19th 2015 – Tasty Starters and Snacks
Demonstrations of some of our members’ favourite recipes; followed by a
tasting session.
Members of the public are welcome at all Steering Group meetings which, during
2015, will be held in the Village Hall Annexe. Meeting start at 7.30 and for the first
few months of the year dates are as follows:
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April 16th 2015 – Milton Keynes Theatre
A look at what goes on behind the scenes at Milton Keynes Theatre.
May 21st 2015 – Pointless Challenge
A quiz evening, based on the popular TV show of the same name, with
prizes for the winning team.
June 18th 2015 – ‘Mind Your Language’
A fascinating insight into the background and development of popular
English sayings.
July 16th 2015 – Summer Buffet (Bring and Share - 7:00 pm start)
A delicious sharing buffet on the lawn outside the Chapel schoolroom.
(weather permitting; otherwise the buffet will go ahead in the dry inside!)
August 20th 2015 – Birds of Prey
A Holdenby Falconer talks about the mysteries of his craft. With an
opportunity to see some birds of prey up close.
September 17th 2015 – Members’ Evening
An opportunity for our members to take over the running of the evening
and do whatever they want!
October 15th 2015 – AGM and Harvest Supper (7:00pm start)
Our Annual General Meeting; followed by a hot, home-cooked Harvest
Supper.
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Tuesday 10th February
Thursday 12th March
th
Tuesday 14 April
Thursday 14th May
th
Tuesday 16 June
At the 10th February meeting, Kirkwells, the planning consultants who have been
helping us draw up the plan, are coming along to give a presentation. They will tell
us about the legal timetable and what we need to do to get the plan through process of independent examination and approval by the planning inspector. You are
welcome to come to hear what they have to say.
We are very pleased that the Parish Council continues to back our efforts and,
although we will be trying for more grant funding from April 2015, we are reassured
that the council can ensure, through its precept, that money is available to finish the
job. To have this support gives us confidence to complete the task.
On behalf of the Royal British Legion
I would like to thank the people of Weedon for their generosity
during the Poppy Appeal in 2014.
The sum raised in the village was £1130.23
Thank you.
Barry Pilkington
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WEEDON BEC PARISH COUNCIL— Notes from recent meetings
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall
Annexe, starting at 7.30 pm unless otherwise stated on the agenda
which is published on the Parish notice board outside the Post Office.
DECEMBER
Environment
Council agreed to repair the wooden bench at the top of the Whettles and remove
the rotten slats on the seat at the New Street end of New Croft.
A new bin will be installed on the High Street, near the bus shelter on the west
bound side.
COFFEE MORNINGS - Senior Citizens
Here are the dates for this year's Coffee Mornings to raise funds
towards the Senior Citizen's Christmas Party:
7th March 18th April
30th May
11th July
22nd August
3rd October
14th November
Everyone is welcome to come along.
The Coffee Mornings are held at Riverside Court commencing at 10.30 am
and it is a very enjoyable way to meet new and old friends over a cuppa.
There is always a raffle, cakes and bric-a-brac stalls.
Playing Fields
Mound—separate update on page 11.
Cemetery
The Spoil compound will be emptied.
Allotments
Waste compounds at Riverside Drive and Church Street will be emptied and the
one at Church Street would have its side repaired.
Planning
Planning decisions from the District Council
DA/2014/0586 Land at Pine Reach, Church Street. Construction of detached
Dwelling - GRANTED
DA/2014/0754 Barns at Weedon Lodge, Everdon Road. Conversion of barn to
dwelling including demolition of existing modern agricultural buildings - GRANTED
DA/2014/0842 Land adj 4 Croft Way. Construction of detached dwelling and
garage and new garage for existing dwelling - REFUSED
DA/2014/0866 15 Holm Close. Two storey side extension - GRANTED
Finance and General Purpose
A new litter picker was appointed to help Peter with the litter around the village.
Extraordinary meeting January—Daventry Development Link / Bypass
The Council held a meeting to comment on the bypass. The Council are in favour
although there were concerns expressed, primarily comments after the bypass is
built, these included signage, the High Street, access points onto the A45 from the
Everdon Road junction which is hard at the best of times and other issues. The full
minutes of this are on the website and available at the Post Office.
JANUARY
General Village Matters
Parking under the two viaducts on Church Street. This is still being progressed with
Network Rail and once any agreement is reached we will inform everyone of the
proposals.
Planning
Land off New Street (Gladman) has gone to appeal. There will be a Public meeting
Continued over
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If any one has unwanted Christmas presents that they can donate to the raffle or,
indeed, any bric-a-brac for the stall, we would be delighted to receive them. Just call
John on 341050 to arrange collection if necessary.
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR NHS HEALTH CHECK
Feeling okay? Keep it that way with a NHS Health Check – that’s the message from
public health experts at Northamptonshire County Council.
Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and
some forms of dementia - the good news is that these conditions can often be prevented.
The NHS Health Check is available to most people aged 40 to 74 and is a chance to
make sure they are better prepared for the future and able to take steps to maintain
or improve their health. It’s like a midlife MOT.
Having a health check only takes about 20 to 30 minutes and includes blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI checks. After the health check, personalised advice is given about how to lower any risks that have been identified and stay healthy.
To book a health check people can contact their GP or visit
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/healthchecks to find out about clinics taking place
near you and check their eligibility for a free health check.
ALLOTMENTS
There are allotment plots available in the village.
Please call Sue Halkett on 341057 if you need some space
to grow your own vegetables and fruit this year.
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URGENT HELP NEED
Weedon Scout Group News
Weedon Scout Group has had a very successful 2014. The Beaver Colony (aged 6
to 8 years) and Cub Pack (aged 8 to 10 years) are both full and running with a small
waiting list. Scouts (aged 10 to 14 years) are doing well and In September we started an Explorers unit (aged 14 to 18years).
The Group has expanded very quickly over the last four years and desperately
needs adult helpers and Leaders to be able to keep all this going. It would involve
around one to two hours per week, depending of the age of the children.
Please think carefully as to whether you could help us in any way. It would be such a
shame to have to close down some of the sections through lack of adult help and
lose another youth facility for Weedon village.
If you can help please call or email me: George Bushell, Weedon Group Scout
Leader. Mobile: 07860 169284, landline: 01327 342528 or email:
george.bushell@sky.com
Your community needs You!
A few years ago, a large number of residents pledged their
support for Weedon Bec to join the Community Speedwatch programme. Since then a small team of residents
has undergone training with Northamptonshire Police and
carried out speed checks around the village during our allocated weeks.
A number of our original volunteers have, for various reasons, had to step down and
therefore, in order to continue with the Community Speedwatch programme, we
need more volunteers to help cover future schedules. Full training will be given by
Northamptonshire Police.
We need a minimum of three volunteers for each slot. The more volunteers we get,
the more effective our team will be and the more areas we can cover.
It may interest you to know that monitoring equipment installed on Bridge Street
prior to our last Speedwatch period, identified 517 motorists exceeding the 30mph
limit with 54 of those travelling at speeds between 35 and 48mph.
We are a friendly little group of volunteers – so if you think you might be interested
in joining us please do not hesitate to contact: Sue Halkett on 01327 341057 or
Ginette Pilkington on 01327 340268.
Go on – do it now!
whereby the Council and Weedon Action Group will inform people what
information they can submit, should they wish to. (for info this was held
on the 25th January)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
This is moving along at a good pace. Many thanks to all members of the Steering
Group helping to make this happen. See the NP update on page 3.
FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSE
Councillor Ian Dunkley was elected as Vice-Chairman.
Two new members were co-opted to the Council, Mr Steve Edwards and Mrs Louise
Haynes.
Budget & Precept for 2015/16
Items earmarked for 2015/16 which need a budget include:
Creating a parking area underneath the Viaducts near the Allotments.
Placing bollards on Ellands Lane to stop vehicles destroying the verge near the
Cemetery
Ongoing maintenance for the pitch on Jubilee Field
Proposed footpath across Croft Way playing field (Whettles to Village Hall)
Erecting the Fields in Trust plaque in Jubilee Field
Adding new inscriptions to the Weedon memorial
Legal fees to cover investigative work on the Jubilee Field mound
Budget: The Council agreed to set the budget for the financial year 2015/16 at:
Allotments:
£ 2,115
Cemetery:
£ 6,900
Community Liaison:
£ 200
Environment:
£27,400
Finance/General (Admin)
£37,537
Playing fields:
£16,785
Planning:
£ 2,750
Total
£93,687
Precept: Councillors agreed to increase the precept. The Precept (money from the
District Council to run the village) will be £88,695 (this will be a 9% rise in precept
although only a 7% rise in payments. The tax base has fallen therefore the amount
will be shared by more properties this year. The rise for a band D property will show
on paper a rise of £5.77 per Band D property. Councillors agreed to do this as next
year the amount is likely to be capped. The extra £5,500 has been added to the
budget/precept to cover legal fees in respect of the Jubilee Field mound. We realise
that we cannot cover the cost of capping or removal but we do need to take professional advice.
WEEDON BEC PARISH COUNCIL
You can now keep up to date with the latest news and
information from Weedon Bec Parish Council
via Facebook. www.facebook.com/weedonbecpc
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The Parish Council will purchase a new notice board to go near the car park footpath
to Jubilee Field. This will replace the one near the Post Office. Consents need to be
received first.
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St Peter & St Paul’s Church
Due to Canon John being away, as a Churchwarden I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a peaceful new year and hope you all had a joyful Christmas.
Looking forward to 2015 we are hoping for a favourable outcome, following our application to the Heritage Lottery Fund which will enable us to help repair our Church
roof. This doesn’t mean that we can sit back and wait for hand-outs, we have to
think of ways that we can raise money to support this worthwhile project.
We need to make the Church a building that people can enjoy in comfort.
A waterproof roof, a warm and well lit Church with interesting features of the Church
highlighted eg organ, stained glass windows, bells and tower, commemoratives to
remind us of past members.
The recent Christmas Tree Festival was a lovely event and a lot of individuals, organisations and trades people were involved and helped to make it a magical and
very well attended event. It wasn’t without a lot of hard work and planning, but it
was well worth it. An event where the whole village participated in! We raised
approx £1,400 for the Roof Fund - a big thank you to everyone for your support.
The winner of the public vote for the best decorated tree was the Weedon 19141919 group’s tree with the Women’s Institute coming second.
We do hope to hold more fund raising events in 2015. However, being a small ageing group of regular and dedicated worshippers, we need as much help as is possible in organising and putting on these events. If you would like to help in any way
please contact one of the Churchwardens or members of the PCC; we would be
most grateful to receive assistance.
A new scheme for 2015: The PCC is planning to operate an “Unlocked Church”.
Hopefully starting on Tuesday 3rd February, St Werburgh’s Day, Weedon’s very own
Saint. There will be leaflets about her life - come and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the Church and the snowdrops in the churchyard. Of course there will be
welcome refreshments in the Chapter House where you can browse through books
and cards for sale. Hope to see you then.
Watch out for posters of future events.
From your Churchwardens: Betty Harris 01327 349228 and Sheila Troath 01327
341642
Bird Notes continued
EARLY JANUARY RARITIES
Three White-fronted Geese at Pitsford Reservoir on 2nd, a Brent Goose at Clifford Hill
GP on 1st and 2nd, a Ring-necked Duck at Billing gravel pits on from 1st to 5th, a Slavonian Grebe at Pitsford Reservoir from 1st to 5th, a Black-necked Grebe at Clifford
Hill gravel pits on 1st and 2nd, a Rough-legged Buzzard between Woodford Halse
and Eydon on 5th, a Short-eared Owl in the Maidwell Vale on 1st Jan and a Great
Grey Shrike near Deenethorpe from 1st to 5th.
Chris Coe 01327 340493
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The number for all
non-emergencies
and enquiries
KEY FOUND
At Jubilee Field (December)
Call Sue Halkett (341057)
if you think it is yours.
YATES
LANDSCAPES
Local family business
since 1975
PATIOS • FENCING • TURFING
HEDGE TRIMMING • PATHS
GRASS CUTTING
TREE PRUNING
GARDEN CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL GARDEN
Urgently needed
An organist for St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Weedon.
If you can help, or know anybody who may be able to,
please contact the Churchwardens
Betty Harris 01327 349228 or
Sheila Troath 01327 341642
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MAINTENANCE
HOLLY HOUSE
CROFT WAY, WEEDON
NORTHANTS, NN7 4QX
Tel: 01327 342599
Mob: 07762 053857
FOR FREE ESTIMATES
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BIRD NOTES
WEEDON
This is the time of year when some family parties of Mute Swans break up and the cygnets are obliged to disperse and make their own way in the world. Many subsequently
get into difficulties and this in November last was the fate of members of the local family of swans. One juvenile was found with a damaged wing sitting on a patch of grass at
the junction of Newcroft and New Street and this was picked up by a passing motorist
who intended to seek the advice of a vet and then to tend it until it recovered. The assumption was that it had flown into overhead wires.
Several days later another youngster was seen in identical circumstances, this time
within the enclosure surrounding the notorious hump on the Jubilee Playing Field. It
was possible that it had collided with the overhead railway gantries nearby. In this situation it would be difficult to get to the bird to assess the extent of its injuries and in any
case what to do with it afterwards would have been difficult. Therefore the RSPCA
were notified, but despite promises they did not turn up that evening before dark. Next
morning a representative of the RSPCA did appear but by this time all that was left
within the enclosure was a headless corpse. Presumably a Fox had managed to wriggle under the fencing overnight.
Not very much else was noted in the village, but Fieldfares were noticeable particularly
feeding on fallen apples, especially when the weather became cold and frosty. At least
two Little Egrets were again along the river valley throughout the period. A Tawny Owl
was heard calling from the South Street area on 25th November and a female Blackcap visited my garden feeders at least twice from 30th December onwards.
NEARBY
Kingfishers seem to be regular along the stretch of river crossed by the footpath between Weedon and Flore. Peregrines were noted over Badby and Cold Higham in November and 32 Fieldfares were trapped and ringed in an orchard at Nether Heyford on
13th December with 58 on 4th January and a male Blackcap was visiting a garden
feeder in the same village.
DAVENTRY COUNTRY PARK
The female Scaup was last seen on 18th November and a Caspian Gull was present
on 27th November, two Ravens flew over on 16th December and the flock of Goosanders had built up to 10 birds by 28th December. There was a Great White Egret
present on 5th January.
DECEMBER COUNTY RARITIES
At Pitsford Reservoir, up to 3 Great White Egrets remained all month with another at
Earls Barton gravel pits all month, up to two at Ditchford gravel pits between 12th and
30th, singles at Thrapston on 4th and 31st, at Stanwick gravel pits on 4th and two at
Thorpe Malsor Reservoir on 31st. A male Hen Harrier visited Maidwell Vale on 4th.
Single Brent Geese were at Stanford Reservoir on 6th and at Clifford Hill gravel pits
from 30th. A female Ring-necked Duck was relocated at Billing gravel pits on 24th and
visited nearby Clifford Hill on 30th and 31st. A Great Northern Diver spent 4 days at
Pitsford Reservoir from 13th and rare passerines included a male Lapland Bunting at
Stanford Reservoir on 28th and a Twite at Ditchford gravel pits on 30th.
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St Peter & St Paul’s Church
February Services
Sunday 1st
9.30 am
Thursday 5th
9.30 am
Sunday 8th
9.30 am
Sunday 15th
8.30 am
Wednesday 18th
7.30 pm
Sunday 22nd
10.30 am
March Services
Sunday 1st
Thursday 5th
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Sunday 22nd
Sunday 29th
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Morning Praise (lay led)
“Imposition of Ashes”
Benefice service at Everdon
9.30 am
9.30 am
9.30 am
9.30 am
9.30 am
10.30 am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Morning Praise (lay led) Mothering Sunday
Holy Communion
Benefice service at Weedon - Palm Sunday
Palm Cross Procession followed by Cafe Church
After each Sunday service there is an opportunity to stay for coffee and biscuits in the
Chapter House; please come along and join us.
Book of Revelation Bible Study: Every Thursday in February and March
(alternate session each week) 12.00 - 3.00 pm - lunch included / 7.00 pm- 10.00 pm
- supper included. For further details contact the churchwardens or Canon John
Knight.
Shrove Tuesday 27th February at St Peter & St Paul’s Church - pancake feast time to be arranged.
MESSY CHURCH; 2nd Saturday in the month from 10.00 am–
noon. Messy Church is a good opportunity for children to come
with mum or dad or a grandparent {or everybody if you wish}. The
theme for February 14th is Adam & Eve and for March 14th, Noah’s Ark. The craft and activities are all based around a different worship theme
each month. Refreshments as you come in and lunch before you go is all included.
Come and have a great time.
Men’s Breakfast - last Saturday of each month in the Chapter House 8.30 am start,
a hearty breakfast for only £5.00.
Mothers’ Union (held in the Chapter House) - 2nd Tuesday in every month at 2.30
pm. For further information contact Betty Harris 01327 349228. New members always
welcome.
Like-minded Ladies (held in the Chapter House) - 2nd Thursday in every month.
Do come and join us. For further details contact Isabella 01327 342141
Craft Evenings (held in the Chapter House) 4th Thursday in every month , 7.30 9.30 pm. Bring along your craft work, and do it whilst we chat and have a drink. For
further information, please contact Isabella on 01327 342141.
Bell ringing practice, Wednesday at 8 pm
We are very keen to welcome new ringers - just come along and see if you would like
to join the team or just find out a bit more about it. Brian Foley on 01327 341215.
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WEEDON 1914-1919
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 21 March
from 10 am until 12 noon
At the United Reformed Church Schoolroom
Tea, coffee, cakes, tombola, bric a brac, books and raffle
If you have any unwanted items you can donate to our
fundraising, please contact Jenny on 07530 069238.
We are very grateful for your support.
RURAL ROADSHOW
The District Council will be in the Parish either Easter or Summer providing such as
bouncy castles, face painting, balloon modelling, sports club tasters, and under 5s
activities.
More information will be available in the next Weedon News
ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Continued
CALL IN FOR A CHARITY COFFEE MORNING at Yewtree
Cottage, 48 High Street, Flore, Wednesday February 4th 10 - 12
noon and Wednesday March 4th same time and venue. The
Charity for February will be the Nene Valley Christian Family
Refuge, and March to be announced. Thank-you for enabling these
coffee mornings to be so successful throughout 2014, a total of £2041 was raised.
We look forward to seeing you in 2015, pop in for a few minutes and enjoy a cup of
coffee or tea.
Date for 50+ will be Friday 24th April, please put it in your diaries. The schedule will
be in the next edition of Village News
If you need to speak to someone from our Church do not hesitate to ring our
Minister Revd Jay Phelps 01327 340282 / Mobile: 07436 811514 / email:
jjp57@btinternet.com or our Secretary Mrs Margaret Hooper Tel: 01327 340524.
Please ring Mrs Margaret Hooper if you want to hire our Chapel Schoolroom.
BINGO FOR FUN – RIVERSIDE COURT
Bingo sessions are held every Tuesday afternoon at
Riverside Court, Riverside Drive
from 2.30 pm.
There is a small entrance fee and refreshments are available.
A fun, social afternoon for anyone who likes to play bingo with a variety of
prizes for the winners - but no cash prizes.
St Augustine,
28 London Road, Daventry
Open to all who would like to come along and join in.
Just turn up, you will be made very welcome
Parish Priest: Mgr Sean Healy
Tel: 01327 300248
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Times of Mass
Monday to Friday 9.15 am,
Saturday 5.00 pm,
Sunday 10.30 am
Holy Days: 9.15 am to 8.00 pm
With great value prices that won't break the bank !!
Holy Hour in Damien Chapel:
Tuesdays 7.30 pm
Call Belinda on 07894 747657
for more information or an appointment
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Weedon Bec History Society
2015 Programme
Church Street
(just past the Post Office)
The following are our services and activities for February and March. We would love
to welcome you, so come and join with us at any or all of these services and events.
FEBRUARY
Sunday 1st
Thursday 5th
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Sunday 22nd
11.00 am
7.30 pm
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
Service
Celebration Praise
Service with Communion
Service
Service
30 March
Ian Nunnery: The Northamptonshire Regiment
Historian from Wellingborough Museum, Ian’s talk is about the Northamptonshire
Regiment formed from the 48th Regiment of Foot (which was often stationed at
Weedon Barracks) and the 58th Rutlandshire Regiment of Foot.
27 April
Nigel Crowe: Conserving the Waterways Heritage
Head of Heritage and leader of the Canal and River Trust’s team of regional heritage
advisors for England and Wales. He has written numerous articles and is author of
the English Heritage Book of Canals. His talk covers the history and how the Trust
conserves its heritage assets.
28 September
Roy Smart: The Last Naval Hero
Roy describes his talk as the briskly told illustrated tale of the greatest “hero” of the
Great War, his central part in two of the most remarkable events in maritime history
and his colourful and difficult life, much of it lived locally.
MARCH
Sunday 1st
Thursday 5th
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Sunday 22nd
Sunday 29th
11.00 am
7.30 pm
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
11.00 am
Service
Celebration Praise
Service
Service
Service
Service Palm Sunday
APRIL
Thursday 2nd
Sunday 5th
7.30 pm
11.00 am
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Easter Day Service
We would like to extend our grateful thanks to all who gave toys and toiletries
for the Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge. The families at the Refuge were over
the moon with the amount of toys, they also wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Your generosity did not stop there. CHRISTIAN AID received generous
donations for their continued work. We as a Church are extremely thankful for the
generosity shown to these charitable organisations in these austere times, thank you
to all.
We hold a drop-in for coffee / tea and a chat every Thursday. Coffee/tea and
cake served in the Schoolroom 10 -11.15 am so come and join us for refreshment
and a chat with old and new friends.
Celebration Praise is held on the 1st Thursday of each month at the URC
Schoolroom, New Street at 7:30 pm. The next meetings will be February 5th. and
March 5th. The service in March will be led by Mr Martin Buckby
If you need an hour out of a hectic week, why not come along and join us and share
the love of Christ. You will be most welcome. Light refreshments will be served after
these services.
26 October
Chris Salaman: Livery Men
A Red Badge Guide for the City of London, Chris’s talk is about the origin of Liverymen, their purpose and achievements, the role they play in today’s City and the resulting effect they have had over the past 500 years.
30 November
Angela Malin: Researching Your Family History
Angela is a member of the Northamptonshire Family History Society and with examples from her family’s Weedon connections will show us how to find out more about
the background, scandals and quarrels that make family and local history much
more interesting than just a collection of names.
HIGHWAYS WARDEN
If you spot any pot holes or any problems with
footpaths, verges or roads
email Jeremy Palmer
who is the Highways Warden for Weedon Bec.
weedonroads@hotmail.com
Continued over
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FRIENDS of WEEDON GARRISON
Village Networks:
coming soon to Weedon
The owners of Weedon Depot have given their permission for the Friends to hold another multi-period event on the 9th AUGUST 2015. Please put this date on your
calendar or in your diary. We are not inviting Bertha again!! This year is the 200th
Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the 76th Anniversary of the start of WWII, the
75th Anniversary of the Home Guard and the First World War 100th Anniversary of
the failed invasion of Gallipoli. All these periods of time in our Nation's great history
will be represented on this day including a battle re-enactment with a troop of German
soldiers. Further details to follow.
The Village Networks drop-in outreach vehicle is planning to visit
Weedon in a schedule of monthly
visits over April to July. The vehicle
is full of information with expert and
free advice on:
Welfare Benefits
Debt
Health
Better deals for gas, electricity and
heating oil: bring your statement
along
Computer lessons
Volunteering opportunities
We have a 1940s dance planned for Saturday 8th AUGUST taking place in the Village
Hall. The fabulous Miss Lola Lamour will be singing the tunes of the 40s and 50s with
Mick from the Skylark Club playing the tunes of the era. Tickets will be available at the
end of January, will cost £18 each and include supper with a bar available. Vintage
dress encouraged. Further details and tickets, please call 01327 437251.
The aims of the Friends are diverse. Our aim in holding these events is to raise funds
for local charities, whether they have a connection with the village or in a previous life
with the military and the Depot. We envisage holding at least two events through the
year.
Another aim is to work with all those involved to enable a Heritage element within the
Depot. Whether it be a military or a social museum, either or both reflecting the
entwined histories of Weedon, its inhabitants and the Depot. This is a long term aim
however, and always on the agenda.
We are currently looking for two people who will be interested in joining our
committee. We are in desperate need of a minute secretary and a secretary for our
month to month needs. We hold a monthly planning meeting at the Depot, every 2nd
Tuesday of the month from 7.30 pm. Our next meeting will be held on 10th February.
If anyone would like to come along and meet the committee, has any constructive,
positive suggestions, or is interested in joining us, please contact Dave on 07450
906980 or Neil on 07889 808486 in the first instance. We are also looking to recruit a
small band of volunteers to help with getting the Depot ready for the events and to
take down again following the events. If you do not wish to be involved in planning
but are interested in volunteering in this way, again please give Dave a call.
Finally, we have a new Forum to which you are invited to join. This Forum is to enable people to keep up with the news from the Friends, post their own ideas, views,
comments or suggestions. Dave is the administrator and will be online daily. The
address to join the site is www.friendsofweedongarrison.co.uk. Any problems, please
contact Dave on 07450 906980.
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Further information will follow in the next newsletter and leaflets and posters will be put around the village.
If you want to know more information at this stage, or make an appointment,
please contact Nick King on 01327 358264 or nick@snvb.org.uk or see
www.snvb.org.uk
SNVB Registered Charity 1104848
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WEEDON ART GROUP
Weedon Art Group runs classes throughout the year with the purpose of providing art
lessons for all at an affordable cost as the classes are subsidised by funding from a
number of different sources.
The classes are suitable for beginners and improvers but are open to anyone who
would like to come along, learn a new skill, meet others and just have a fun, relaxing
time. They are held on a Saturday in the Scout Hut, New Street, Weedon and the
main tutor is Beccy Roberts who is a great teacher and will encourage you to achieve
great results.
For 2015 there are a variety of classes throughout the year covering different subjects
and mediums such as oil, acrylic and watercolour painting, drawing animals and
figurative drawing , pen & wash, pastels, abstract and a special weekend workshop
with visiting artist Paul James.
If you would like a list of classes for the year, are interested in coming along, or would
like further information, please contact Libby Hart on 01327 341816 or e-mail
weedonart@btinternet.com.
Classes until April are:
DRAWING ANIMALS – 7th & 21st February
All drawing is fun but it's even more enjoyable to focus on one aspect for a change.
Drawing animals is a great way to build up your drawing skills and maybe tackle a pet
portrait or two! We will start with some basic drawing techniques - how to achieve the
correct proportions, light and shade etc - and then progress onto the different methods you can use to draw fur and feathers. We will be working with pencil and charcoal.
2 Sessions - £30.00
ABSTRACT PAINTING – 14th March
Giving your creative urges free reign is often the hardest thing to do, but with inspiration from a variety of sources, plenty of encouragement and a light hearted approach,
you will find your abstract alter ego is just raring to go! A great introduction to painting
for beginners and fun for all.
1 Session - £15.00
FUN WITH OILS – 11th, 25th April & 9th May
Renowned for their richness, depth of colour and wonderful transparent glazes, oil
based paints are a wonderful medium for painters of all persuasions. These three sessions are perfect for total beginners & improvers - we will focus on building confidence
using step by step exercises and demonstrations – starting with basic techniques of
colour mixing and blending and progressing to applying glazes and using different
mediums to work with the oils.
3 Sessions - £45.00
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HOUSING SURVEY
You should have received a letter from the District Council offering a housing survey. Please, please complete this, if only the first part which is open
for all. It is not just for those of you who are looking to downsize or have
someone living with them who needs their own accommodation
The first part asks for general information on what type of property you own but also
what you feel the village needs. You only need to complete the second half if you
are in need. Information gathered from this will be incorporated into the Neighbourhood Plan and could helps us out over the next few years.
It is an on-line survey, valid from 12th January to 6th February. You will need your
number on your letter to access it. If you are having problems accessing this link, go
onto the website www.daventrydc.gov.uk and in the top right hand corner (search
area) type in Weedon Housing survey. It should come up and you can access the
survey this way.
Paper copies are available for those with no on-line access. Please either collect
from the Post Office or call Sue Halkett on 341057.
JUBILEE FIELD MOUND
Since the latest communications on the mound, we have received a
response from the District Council, which is detailed below along with a
brief background.
As you may be aware, the Jubilee Field was purchased from the Ministry of Defence
in 1977. This deal was facilitated through the District Council and their engineers
oversaw the transformation to the current playing field.
In the survey report, hazardous substances, primarily asbestos were reported.
Levels have not changed from when they were put there by the MoD prior to 1977
but legislation has, hence the need to address and undertake remedial action.
The District Council has been assessing their liability and has now stated that they
have none but that the MoD as the initial party causing the contaminant, may have.
As such, the Parish Council therefore will have to pursue this avenue.
The four options for the mound currently open to us are:
1.
removal of the current play equipment and permanent isolation of the northeastern corner of the site by the use of fences and signage;
2.
installation of an engineered cover system for the entire area of the northeastern mound and its immediate surroundings;
3.
installation of an engineered cover system in parts of the mound that require
access and permanently isolate all unnecessary areas; or
4.
removal of all asbestos impacted soils from the site to a suitable waste facility.
The Parish Council will be exploring all available options, seeking independent and
expert advice before progression to the next stage, always working towards your
best interests. Members of the Council will be meeting with the District Council and
other relevant bodies in the near future and will keep you updated as we move towards agreeing a resolution.
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NORDIC WALKS
SOCIAL EVENTS
Monday 23rd Feb @ 2pm
Draycote Reservoir Walk
Meet: Draycote Visitor‘s Centre
Monday 9th March @ 2pm
Meet: Brixworth Church
Brampton Way Walk
Monday 23rd March @ 2pm
Meet: Jubilee Field car park
Weedon Walk
Monday 13th April @ 2pm
Meet: Tesco Car Park
Borough Hill Walk
Monday 27th April @ 2pm
Meet Fawsley Church area
Fawsley Walk
SKITTLES
DAY TRIP
Wednesday evenings
Camden Town (London)
The Old Sun, Nether Heyford,
Saturday 21st March
Cost: £20
Meet: 9am at Sixfields, Northampton
Time: 7.00 pm
Supper: £2.00
Dates: 21st January
18th February
18th March
Depart London: 4.30 pm approx
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Leader for all walks - Viv Crouch
Walks approx. 5.5—6.5 miles
WALKS
3rd Feb
Meet:
Daventry Country Park (Grade D)
Queen of Hearts car park
17th Feb
Meet:
Harlestone Walk (Grade B)
Harlestone Village Church car park
3rd Mar
Meet:
Borough Hill, Daventry (Grade D)
Borough Hill car park
17th Mar
Meet:
Long Buckby Walk (Grade B)
Library, Long Buckby
7th Apr
No walk
HAPPY EASTER
Evening Walk
21st Apr
Weedon Walk (Grade C)
Meet:
Jubilee Field car park
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Day time walks on the
1st and 3rd Tuesday
of the month
commencing at 10.30 am
Evening walks
commence at 6 pm
Leader for all walks
Viv Crouch
Walk Grades
Grade A
Steep hills and/or stiles
Grade B
Moderate hills and/or stiles
Grade C
Gentle hill, no stiles
Grade D
Flat ground, no stiles
are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
(excluding August)
at the Village Hall,
West Street,
commencing at 7.30 pm.
£2.00 donation per person
14 Jan - Kevin Thompson - Home Security
11th Feb - Short Mat/Table Tennis
11th Mar - What Direction L!! AGM
8th Apr - Our 7th Birthday, Fish & Chips/Beetle Drive
Everyone is welcome to come along,
even if you just want to come for a walk.
For further information please contact
Viv Crouch on 01327 341193
or email: kvc.crouch@btinternet.com
Affiliated to the British Heart Foundation
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