Around Pattishall October & November 2012 Photo (field between Fosters booth and Cold Higham) by Paul Howard 07977 558067 Final copy date for the December - February newsletter is 10 th November. Copy should be sent to Andy Stewart, The Old Farmhouse, 13 High Street, Astcote (email [email protected], tel: 830042), or given to Janet Taylor, Dalscote. (Please use email if possible.) Pattishall Parish Council undertakes the production of the newsletter, it does not take responsibility for the accuracy of articles. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the author in each case. Would you like to see your photograph or artwork on the cover of the next Around Pattishall? If so, please send it to me. It should be something with a local & seasonal flavour. No. 182 October - November 2012
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Photo (field between Fosters booth and Cold Higham) by Paul Howard 07977 558067Final copy date for the December - February newsletter is 10th November. Copy should be sent toAndy Stewart, The Old Farmhouse, 13 High Street, Astcote (email [email protected], tel:830042), or given to Janet Taylor, Dalscote. (Please use email if possible.)Pattishall Parish Council undertakes the production of the newsletter, it does not take responsibilityfor the accuracy of articles. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the author in each case.Would you like to see your photograph or artwork on the cover of the next Around Pattishall?If so, please send it to me. It should be something with a local & seasonal flavour.
We have the regular family classics from £8.95 or try something with alittle more flair, our À la carte menu changes on a regular basis. Withtraceable meats and were possible locally grown produce we can marrytraditional skill, with a fresh approach to complimentary flavours tooffer the finest of modern English and a hint of French cuisine.
Steak Night is Thursday .2 steaks and a bottle of house wine for £16 (booking recommended)
Lee and Wendy look forward to your visit
www.redlionfostersbooth.com2‐4 Watling street
Fosters booth
Towcester
NN12 8LB
01327 830259
Christmas bookings are being taken , 4 courses for£24.50. Visit our web page for menus.
Pattishall Women’s InstituteAfter a summer of exciting events and persistent precipitation we arenow looking forward to interesting talks and activities during the
Autumn and Winter. In October we have our A.G.M. and as two members of thecommittee are retiring, we shall be looking for replacements. If you are interested,please put your name forward. On that evening the committee will be providingthe refreshments. In November we have a return visit of Julie Cassidy for anotherdig into Archaeology. At the end of the month is the Autumn Council Meeting,when the speaker will be Dr. Nick Barratt, an archivist, who has worked on “WhoDo You Think You Are?” and other programmes. On the following evening is ameeting of the Watling Friends. The talk will be about “Life with my father, EricMorecombe”.
If you would like to know more about the W.I. or would like someone to accompanyyou to a meeting, please ring Elizabeth Scowen (Secretary) 07768 744250 orBarbara Parkinson (President) 830245.
Dates for the Diary: October 10th Annual Meeting 26th Lunch Club November 14th Archaeology 26th Lunch Club
Gardening ClubFollowing on from our successful and highly entertaining meetingin September, the next 2 meetings of the Gardening Club will be
held on 3rd October and 7th November. In October Cheryl Waller is coming totalk to us about herbs; not only growing but also using them and in NovemberLinda Smith is coming to talk about ponds and plants for ponds. The gardeningclub committee thought that we would do something a bit different in Decemberand have a “members evening” with refreshments and maybe a gardening quiz!Further details will follow in due course.
Diary Dates (all in Pattishall Parish Hall. 7.30 pm):
3rd October A basketful of herbs7th November Ponds: plants and water5th December Members Evening
Christine Russell, Secretary, 830012
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Pattishall Good Neighbours ClubDid you miss our contribution to the July magazine? This was
due, I am sorry to say to the death of our Secretary for so many years PaulineGilkes who prepared the report for us.
Well, we have not stood still in recent months. In June we visited the NationalTramway Museum. What a day that was, memories came flooding back riding onthe trams and paying our fares in old pennies. The journey there and back takingus through the beautiful Peak District.
In July Sally Shapton who talked to us about her involvement in Reptile Rescuevisited us. She brought with her snakes, spiders and lizards. It was remarkableto see members who had previously expressed their fear or dislike of reptileswalking around with snakes wrapped around them.
August saw us on our second outing of the year to Rutland. After visiting Oakhamwe joined the ladies of Greetham W.I. who had prepared a superb 3 course lunchfor us. Well fed and very happy we went on to Rutland Water and enjoyed anhour boat trip on the reservoir.
Our speaker for September is Michael Boyce who is giving an illustrated talk aboutRockingham Castle.
October 11th we have a visit from Andrew Castley and shall have a music quizand a sing along.
November 8th Malcolm Deacon will entertain us with stories surrounding theGunpowder Plot. You will be surprised how much Northamptonshire was involvedin this historical event.
December 13th we have our Christmas lunch.
Well those of you who are not members, see what you have missed! See whatyou can enjoy in coming months!
Are you at a loose end on the afternoon of the second Thursday each month?You are? Then come along and join us at 1.45pm in the Parish Hall. You will bemade most welcome and I know you will say “Why did I not do that before”.
Alan White, Chairman(01327 830892)
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Cold Higham Parish CouncilWe are in the process of replacing the park bench in Mill Lane, Grimscote. Thenew bench has been ordered and will be installed sometime during September orOctober. We decided to purchase one made from plastic rather than wood as webelieve this will last better, require less maintenance and offer greater value in thelong term. It is however designed and coloured to represent a wood effect so asto fit in with the surroundings.
Work on the new information point inside thetelephone box in Cold Higham has now beencompleted. This includes a small noticeboard anda rack for leaflets. The existing noticeboard will bedismantled as soon as practical.
A number of people in Cold Higham and the othervillages raised the issue of weeds growing on footpaths and rights of way in the area. This isprobably due to less frequent weed prevention andremoval by South Northants Council which isresponsible for such maintenance. Some of theseroutes had become overgrown during the summerwhich has deterred residents from using them. Anarea at the top of Church Lane in Cold Higham hadbecome unsightly. We have now asked South
Northants Council to renew its efforts to keep these important village rights of wayclear.
Keith Wootton
Thank YouFiona and John Hawkins would like to thank all those who sent get well cards andphone calls during Fiona’s recent illness.
Special thanks to the following people: Sue Bayley, Ann Buck, Wendy Crane,Laura Dark, Josie Gilkes, Derek and Diane Hart, Lucy and Kate Hawkins, CaroleKenning, Pat and Dave Mortimer, Val Robinson, Rita Simms, Betty Smith, ChrisThompson, Jessie Townsend, Ann Twyford, Diane Wedgbrow and Alan White fortheir visits, gifts, and helping John with shopping and lifts to the hospital.
Thank you all,Fiona and John
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Pattishall Summer Fete Extravaganza 2013Following on from the Parish Jubilee Fete, some of the membersof the Jubilee Committee (we are keeping the name!) havereconvened. We thought we should strike while the iron is still hot,so to speak, and build on the success of this year’s event. So weare proposing to hold a similar extravaganza next year.
The provisional date for the event is Saturday 13 July 2013. We are in the earlyplanning stages at present but it is hoped that we will have all the fete attractionsof this year, as well as other themed activities, and lots more. So, if you had agreat time at this year’s Fete, and would like to be involved in next year’s event(there are lots of exciting tasks to do, before, on the day, and after) please get intouch and let us know. Contact Suzanne, either by email –[email protected] – or phone 01327 830279. You can do as much oras little as you want – we would love to hear from you!
Poors Allotment Charity,Cold Higham / GrimscoteEach year the trustees of the above charity are able to “apply the income of theCharity in relieving either generally or individually persons resident in the parishof Cold Higham who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, by makinggrants of money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculatedto reduce the need, hardship or distress of such persons”.
In practice this means that funds may be available for:
1. Households with at least one householder being aged 65 or over forheating purposes
2. Young people or students needing to purchase books or tools or to payfor travelling expenses
3. Any other person in need or distress at any time of the year
Because of the difficulties experienced by the trustees in identifying eligiblepersons it is requested that those wishing to claim a grant should apply in writingto – John Campion, Upper Farm House, Penthorne Close, Grimscote, Towcester,NN12 8LL. Email applications can also be made at [email protected] should be received by 11th November 2012.
Those aged over 65 who already receive a grant do not need to re-apply. Membersof the community “in need or distress” can apply to the charity at any time of theyear.
Pattishall Parish Hall AssociationPattishall Playing Field Association
We have recently been awarded a grant of £50,000towards the extension and refurbishment of theParish Hall from the Biffa Award scheme. Thismeans that after three years of planning and fund
raising enough funding has been secured for the building work to start this autumn.We have also received further grants from Pattishall General Charities and theDouglas James Compton Trust towards the project
The project, which was initiated by the Parish Plan in 2008, will allow for anextension to the small hall, to include a storage area, and refurbishment of thetoilet facilities. This project will greatly improve the hall facilities and allow the hallto continue as a well used community centre at the heart of the parish. A meetingwill be held on Monday 1st October at 7.30pm in the hall for the plans to be viewed.
A Christmas Draw will be held to raise funds for the hall and playing field. We willbe selling tickets around the villages. There will be three hampers and other prizes.This was well supported last year and we would be grateful for your support again.
Bonfire NightThe annual celebration of Bonfire Night with fireworks will be heldon MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER. Bonfire will be lit at 6.00pm, withfireworks starting 6.30pm (timings approx). All welcome, adults£2.50, children £1.
Refreshments will be available.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING FOR BURNING UNTILSATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER
Musical Evening September 29th
A musical evening of songs from the shows and popular music performed by localtalent. These are "Voices in Harmony".The singers will be accompanied by guitar and keyboard. Please give yourselvesa treat and come along to enjoy an evening of relaxation. There will be a Bar andall this is taking place in Pattishall Church. Watch out for posters around the villageto get more information nearer the time.
Pattishall Youth ClubPattishall Youth Club is held every Tuesday evening during term time and is openfrom 7.30pm to 9.15pm. It is open to any children in Year 6 to Year 11. The feeis £1 per week with the first attendance being free.
There is a weekly tuck shop with many varieties of sweets and cans of drink. Thereis also badminton and PlayStation games to enjoy and lots of comfy floor cushionsfor those who just want to sit and chat with their friends. The new Air Hockey andTable Tennis have been much enjoyed by the members as well.
As well as various craft and games nights we also ran Stocks and ‘Ye Old SweetShop’ at the recent Jubilee celebrations and would like to say thank you to all whocame and bought sweets or threw wet sponges at their victims in the Stocks.
For info please contact Mark Couling 01327 831443 or Ruth Furniss 01327 830118
MalawiJust a massivethank you toeveryone whohelped supportme in raisingmoney for mycharity trip toMalawi thissummer.
I had a fantastictime, and it wassuch an amazingexperience.
Some of thepeople in Malawiwho we went tohelp live in unbelievable poverty, but with all the money that was raised and kindlydonated, we were able to build a fully functional health clinic (see photo) for a ruralcommunity in Malawi.
Thanks again for your generous support.
Nadine Golding
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Neighbourhood Plans and the Localism ActTHE ‘LOCALISM BILL’, was enacted by Parliament in November. The governmentis inviting ‘neighbourhoods’ – for us the parish of Pattishall which includes Astcote,Eastcote, Dalscote, Cornhill and part of Fosters Booth – to produce‘Neighbourhood Plans’. These will show residents’ views on how theirneighbourhood should be developed. The plan will undergo a formal ‘examination’and become an official planning document. Where there is a parish council, thatcouncil is expected to draft a plan in consultation with residents. The draft planwill then have to have approval of a majority of all residents in a referendum. Theparish council has decided to provide a plan in order to secure the future of ourvillage.
The procedure is as follows:
a) The parish council (PC) notifies South Northants Council (SNC) of itsintention;
b) The PC prepares a draft Neighbourhood Plan (NP) for residents to commenton;
c) The PC takes account of views expressed and finalises the plan inconsultation with SNC;
d) SNC send the NP for an independent examination; and
e) If accepted, SNC organises a referendum of our residents;
f) If 50% or more of voters are in favour then the NP must be adopted by SNCas a formal Planning Document.
The PC intend to draft our NP themselves and, as SNC bear their own costs, thecost to residents – from the precept should be reasonable for a very worthwhileinvestment. The timetable is not clear at present but we will keep you informed.As for the Parish Plan of a few years ago, we may need additional help from ateam of residents.
Having had advice from SNC planning department we envisage that Astcote,Eastcote, Pattishall and Dalscote be looked at as separate entities even thoughwe are all one parish. We will use the existing Parish Plan and look at the possibleneeds and requirements of development over the next 10/15 years, including thepossibility of some more housing development to provide for future needs.
We will publish our proposals for consultation in due course. In the meantime ifanyone would like to assist in this process please come forward and help with thefuture of the parish.
John Woollett 01327 830470
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Social Bridge ClubBridge will recommence in Pattishall Parish Hall on Monday 8thOctober for 10 weeks until 3rd December. Start time: 8pm. There
will be another 10 weeks after Christmas from January 7th till March 11th.This year we will focus on duplicate bridge play and technique.The fee, as in previous years, will be £20 per person for the twenty weeks.All enquiries to Jim Brophy on 01327 830099
Pattishall CharitiesChristmas GrantsThe trustees of the Pattishall General charities wish to inform anyone ofpensionable age that a Christmas Grant is available, designed to help withfuel/heating bills. This grant is given regardless of marital status though therecipient needs to have been a resident in the parish for a minimum of 3 years.Please apply to the Clerk stating date of birth and number of years as a resident.Applications need to be received by November 12th 2012. Pensioners whoreceived the grant in 2011 need not reapply, however the Clerk would like to knowif there have been any changes in circumstance. To avoid confusion it would behelpful to know to whom the cheques should be made payable.
Waites Education Foundation: Student & Apprentice GrantsThe Trustees of the Charity were pleased to award grants to 8 students in 2011/12.The original grant was set up by Thomas Waites who wanted to support youngpeople to buy “tools of the trade.” The Trustees recognise the need to keep up todate with changes in the education system so as well as buying equipment willalso provide grants for books and other resources.Students of Further and Higher Educational and Vocational courses are nowinvited to apply for a Student Apprentice Grant. An application form can beobtained from the clerk or downloaded from the Parish website. This must bereturned to the Clerk at the address below with a covering letter written by theapplicant by Monday November 12th 2012. Each application is considered by theTrustees and all applicants will be informed if they have been successful or not.Please note that receipt/s will be required but they should not be included with theinitial application.Clerk: Mrs Wendy Watts, 59 Leys Rd, Pattishall. NN12 8JYThere is further information about the Pattishall Charities on the village websitewww.pattishallparish.org.uk
Tickets- Adult £8.50Children under 12 years old £4.50
Tickets at the door
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TOWCESTERFARMERS’ MARKET
2nd FRIDAY OFEVERY MONTH
RICHMOND ROADCAR PARK
9am until 1.30pm
Fresh local produceon sale
Managed for the Communityby Towcester Lions Club
Reg. Charity No. 1133261
Cornhill SquashClub
New members welcomeContact
Jamie Hayes 01327 352767For an application form or a free
introductory game
We are a small local club, just5 miles north of Towcester,offering basic facilities for
friendly and competitive playat probably the cheapest rates
in the areaFirst year’s annual membership £40
Games £2.50 per person – 40minute session
LocalCarpenter
For Free Quotation call:
Paul Nicholls
01327 83068407890 668307
2 Church Lane, Cold Higham
Could you usethis space?
Advertising in Around Pattishallis inexpensive and reaches
everyone in the local community!
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You Are Invited toA Local
Art Exhibition
Local Artist Michael Donovan isExhibiting and selling Artwork on the14th of October at Pattishall ParishHall. The artwork on display rangesfrom Children's book Illustrations,Drawings, and Paintings (includingexamples of past and recentcommissions).
Michael Graduated in 2011 from theUniversity of Lincoln where hestudied Fine Art and Illustration. Helives in Eastcote and paints in thegarden Shed.
Refreshments and treats will beprovided.
AVAILABLE FOR HIREv Ideal venue for birthday parties, anniversary parties, children’s parties,
retirement parties, Christmas parties, in fact, parties for any special event.v Also suitable for many other gatherings and events where you might need
a large space and kitchen facilitiesv Two rooms to choose from
O Small Hall accommodates 30-50O Large Hall accommodates 150
v Use of kitchen, tables, chairs, cutlery and crockery included in hire feev Discounted hire fees, at very reasonable rates, for residents of Pattishall
Parish
Check availability with Suzanne, Bookings Officeremail - [email protected]
phone - 01327 830279Full details about the Parish Hall are available on the parish web-site –
www.pattishallparish.org.uk
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Saturday 19th November
Supper & QuizFor all ages
7pm
£3 donation for Supper(Children £2)
Ring Kate 830115 orAnn 830907
to book a seat
Please Join Us!
Saturday 2-4.30pm6th October
Messy ChurchAt Pattishall Parish Hall
Messy Church is for all the family – Mums, Dads, Grandparents andChildren of all ages. For two hours there will be crafts and activitiesthat adults and children can do together based on a biblical theme, atime of sharing with a prayer and a song, and then we all have afternoontea. Please put this date in your diary.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!Organised by the Messy Church Team
from Astcote Methodist Church & Holy Cross, Pattishall
Advent Messy Church—1st December—Astcote Methodist Church
FairtradeAfternoonTea
Sat 17th November2-4.30pm
Astcote Methodist Church
Come and browse FairtradeChristmas Gifts & Cards over
afternoon tea
Tombola
Books for sale
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This Summer’s Charity Car BootsAs you will know I put on three car boots this summer at Pattishall Hall and Fields,raising money for the new hall floor. I am delighted to say that we raised £1,802.This is a fantastic result. We were blessed with the weather despite the very wetstart to the car booting season, and the three boots grew from strength to strength.I would like to say a very big thank you to all the members of the Hall and Fieldscommittee who gave up their time to help me in this endeavour, and to thosemembers of the parish who also helped out. We are hopeful that the new floor inthe Large Hall will be laid in the autumn.
Shortly after the August car boot I received a lovely thank you card from a MrsSpikings of Northampton -
Dear allI had a stall at the Pattishall car boot sale on Sunday 19 August. This wasto raise money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton in memoryof my late very dear friend and neighbour Charlotte Fielding. I raised atotal of £85 for the Hospice. I would like to thank the people of PattishallParish who were so generous to me and in particular the two people whogave me donations without buying anything. I wish you luck in future fundraising events for your Parish Hall! Thanks again to you all.Carrie Spikings
Suzanne
John RogersPat Rogers and the family of the late John Rogers of Sands Farm would like tothank everyone for their kindness and cards and donations after their sad loss.
Kind regards, Carol Briscoe, daughter
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Midsomer Grimscote MurderA visit to the Northamptonshire Local Record Office in Wootton Hall can unearthsome fascinating information about our area in times gone by.
A record of the Eyre Court of Northamptonshire 1329 -1330 in the time of EdwardIII, written in Old French but translated and published by the Selden Society, tellsus of the following incident (the spelling is as per the translation in the book):-
"The jurors of Towcester presented that Joan, wife of John of Grymescote plottedthe death of John fitz John. She prepared and heated an oven in the house ofStephen le Chaundeler in Cold Higham, in order that John fitz John might beplaced in it and burned up and killed. She appointed Malcolm and Simon ofPotcote, Brother Robert of Maydenford of the Order of the Carmelites and Johnle Warde of Maydenforde to seize John when he passed by the house and to placehim in the oven and burn him up. Then she sent Iseult Sayere to John in Pattishallto tell him to come and talk with her, Joan. John came to her at once, in Grimscote.When he was there, Joan led him along, talking with him, to a place calledMayneswell, which was only a furlong off from the house where the oven wasprepared and heated; there they continued in conversation for a time and thenparted and Joan went home to Grimscote. John headed for his home, and thistook him past the house of Stephen le Chaundeler. As he passed by, Malcolmand the others who had been lying in wait for him according to Joan's plan seizedhim and placed him alive in the oven and burned him to ashes.
The Sherrif of Northamptonshire was commanded to arrest Malcolm and theothers. Because the jurors said that Joan was living in Warwickshire the Sherrifof that county was commanded to arrest her and bring her to court on 9th February1330. The Sherrif duly sent her on that day. Upon being arraigned she pleadednot guilty. The jurors of Towcester hundred found her guilty as charged and shewas sentenced to be hanged. She had no chattels since she was a feme covert*.
Later the jurors stated that Malcolm and Simon and John le Warde had died. TheSherrif of Northamptonshire returned that Brother Robert of Maydenforde was notfound. "* a married woman
Colin and Jenny Bywater
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War & Rebellion in NorthamptonshireFrom the Romans to the Renaissance, Northamptonshire wasone of the most important counties in England and many battleswere fought within its borders. This 10 week course, at Weston
Community Project, High Street, Weston NN12 8PU, examines the wars and majorpolitical events that took place in the county and helped to shape England.Wednesdays 2-3.30pm starting 19th September. Phone 01327 261265 for furtherinformation.
Pattishall Neighbourhood Watch● Pattishall NHW has 29 street wardens covering every road/close in the Parish.
At the moment there is no street warden for "Watling Street". Would someoneliving in "Watling Street" be willing to be a street warden for this patch? If so,please contact the Coordinator.
● Total crimes from 1st April - 31st March 2012 is 27. (The previous year thetotal for the same period was 55). If anyone would like a breakdown of thecrimes please contact the Coordinator.
● Remain vigilant and continue to report any suspiciousvehicles/persons/peddlers on 01604 432436.
● Our next NHW meeting is Thursday 18th October 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.Everyone is welcome.
Hyodokan at the Parish HallOne of the most popular clubs at the Parish Hall is the Hyodokan Karate &Self-Defence club. Hyodokan means ‘Hall of the Ice Cave’ reflecting the ratherchilly first winter in the Parish Hall – which we dubbed the ‘Ice Cave’ in the earlydays. Happily we now have a fully matted floor and our feet no longer freeze !
Its other more serious translation is "Hall of the Martial Way" which is a little moreappropriate...
The origins of Karate as a martial art go back a long way. It began as a selfdefence practise in Japan, Okinawa and China centuries ago, and the mainprinciple of the Hyodokan club is still the same, traditional martial arts with a selfdefence emphasis.
The club members learn karate techniques and ‘kata’ - sequences of moves tohelp remember and practice, and also how to use traditional weapons, bothwooden and metal. We practice traditional Jujutsu – how to lock, hold and throwpeople, and how to escape from an attacker - and we use all of this to build ourself-defence skills.
Japanese sword sessions are always great fun, even if they are mostly woodenswords nowadays. Kumite sessions involve sparring with another club member,and is the perfect way to relieve stress, build confidence and have fun at the sametime. And of course there is a great emphasis on improving fitness. If you findgoing to the gym boring, but want to get fitter, karate is a great way to improvefitness and learn useful skills at the same time in a safe and sociable environment.
At Hyodokan students learn Dentokan Karate, a style with a history and lineagethat goes back to the very early days. Dentokan was founded by one of the most
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senior martial artists in the western world, Col. Roy Jerry Hobbs, and Neil Malpas,who teaches the Hyodokan is the personal student of Roy. Neil is a 5th Dan inkarate, and hold black belts in many other disciplines. He is the newly appointedhead of Dentokan Karate and Weapons in the UK, and is an experienced teacherwith a British Army instructor background, fully CRB checked.
Club members come from all age groups from ten years upwards, and from allexperience levels. There are members who have never practised a martial artbefore, some with experience of other forms but who have lapsed over the yearsand want to start again, and we have a few who have lots of experience and wantto add the Dentokan skills to their existing knowledge. Your background doesn’treally matter, what does matter is that you want to learn and get fitter in a safeand supportive environment.
The club meets on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, with lots of specialevents arranged throughout the year including optional National and Internationalevents. Hyodokan is not for profit, and the costs are kept as low as possible toenable all to train. Sessions cost a pound an hour. There are no grading fees, nomembership fees, just pay as you train. Insurance is £6 per year.
If you have any questions or would like more info, check out www.hyodokan.comwhich has a link to contact Neil directly.
Why not come along and have a look? There are regular free ‘have a go’ sessionsand you will be made to feel very welcome.
There’s nothing to lose, but a healthier, fitter and more confident you to gain.
Greens Norton Medical CentreGreens Norton Patient Participation Panel (PPP) held its first Annual Meeting onJuly 23rd 2012, at which elections of Panel members for the coming year tookplace. The purpose of the PPP is to enable patients to meet with representativesof the medical practice to identify ways to make a positive contribution to theservices and facilities provided to all patients. Patients and their representativesheard about the recent activities of the PPP and were also able to listen to aninformative and moving illustrated presentation by a speaker from the Alzheimer'sSociety.
The achievements of the PPP to date have included helping the Practice recruitpatients to the Patient Reference Group; arranging for the marking of the Practice'swheelchairs with weight limits and the keeping of a service log; and at busy timeshelping patients become accustomed to the self-check-in process. The Panel nowhas 10 members, the maximum permitted by its constitution. Meetings are alsoattended by Gina Thompson, Practice Manager, and one of the doctors.
The PPP meets at intervals throughout the year and provides a channel ofcommunication between the Practice and patients. A copy of the PPP'sConstitution, details of membership, information about the activities of the PPPand minutes of meetings are available from the Practice Manager, as are datesof future meetings. The next meeting takes place on Monday September 24th2012. Patients can contact the PPP via the Medical Centre or by speaking toindividual members. The Greens Norton PPP also meets at intervals with the PPPfor the Weedon Medical Practice, to discuss matters which are relevant to bothPractices within the joint Greens Norton and Weedon Medical Practice. The nextjoint meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 17th 2012.
The Greens Norton Medical Practice is open for appointments on each weekdayfrom 08.00 to 18.30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 08.00 till 20.00on Wednesdays, and from 07.00 to 18.30 on Fridays. The Treatment Room isopen each weekday from 08.30 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00. Someappointments can be booked or cancelled via the internet and repeat medicationcan also be ordered on line, and a helpful text message reminder service isavailable. For further information contact Reception at the Medical Centre or goto the website at www.greensnortonandweedonmedicalpractice.co.uk
Autumn at Canons AshbyIn this most marvellous year where we have celebrated what it means to beEnglish, the community coming together to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, andthe triumph that was the Olympic and Paralympic games, why not celebrate thewonderful rich history and natural beauty of our own Northamptonshire too?
Canons Ashby is a quintessential Northamptonshire manor house set in beautifullandscaped gardens and parkland, just around the corner from our Parish. Thosewho haven’t visited recently will have a delightful surprise as the place hasbenefited from a major restoration of the stunning gardens back to their earlydesign, and the house hasbeen reinterpreted to tell thestory of the Dryden familywho built the house over 460years ago, and who still retaina flat and visit regularly.
October and November arefull of fun events andhappenings – highlightsinclude Halloween half termfamily fun, and thepreparations for Christmas,include the delightful Craft fairon 10th-11th November for those unusual gift ideas. A traditional VictorianChristmas comes to Canons Ashby for 3 weekends from 24th-25th Novemberonwards. With costumed characters and a decorated house this is the perfect waybegin celebrating this seasonal time of year.
The small but dedicated staff team at Canons Ashby is assisted by an army ofvolunteers who work in all areas to provide visitors with a memorable day out.There’s a huge variety of roles filled by volunteers, from room guides, gardeners,the visitor reception team and tea room assistants, through to the welcome teamwho help with parking and driving the buggy up to the house. Many volunteerscome from the Pattishall area and enjoy the escape into a more tranquil worldwhere they can make new friends and share their interests with others. TheNational Trust discount card is an added bonus too! There are lots of opportunitiesand if this is something that might interest you too please contact Chris Maltby,the volunteer Volunteering Manager via [email protected] or call CanonsAshby House on 01327 861900.More information about all aspects of Canons Ashby can be found atwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/canonsashby
Bus ServiceMegarider Stagecoach have extended the Megarider zone andfrom 15th April an adult ticket costing £5.90 will allow those without
bus passes to travel into Northampton and to a wide area surrounding the town.Please see the village notice boards for a map of the area covered. For moredetails have a look at the Stagecoach website www.stagecoachbus.com/northantsor ring 08456 001 314.
In addition to ourscheduled busservice there isCountyConnect“ o n - d e m a n d ”service. In July aletter with a bustimetable andCounty Connectdetails were sentto everyhousehold in thevillages along theRoute of the 87 tohelp promote theservice. If youdidn't receive acopy and wouldlike one pleasecontact me on830907 and leaveyour address andI will make sureyou receive theinformation.
Bus passes forthose eligible mayalso be obtainedat the TowcesterLibrary.
Ann Atkin
Towcester l Greens Norton l Pattishalll Rothersthorpe l Northampton 87
Rev. Phil Taylor, Rev. Tina Swire, Rev. Martin Swan, Rev. Phil SnelsonDeacon Richard Beckett
To contact a Minister please ring the Circuit Office: 01604 721908
Sunday Services10.30am All age worship – Services are generally informal.
Children/Youth Groups Sunday Club 8-11 year olds 6-7pm and 11-18 yearolds 7-8pm (all in term time). Contact John Atkin 830907 for more details.
Lunch Club For the elderly or retired on the second Tuesday in the month.Please contact Maureen Corbett on 830296 if you are interested.
Well Group 12-2pm Ladies group meet monthly for lunch followed by a speaker.Contact Alison Brierley on 830770 to book a seat.
25th October : Rev. Martin Swan 29th November : Quiz
Flowers can be placed in the Chapel on Sundays to celebrate an anniversary orin memory of a loved one.
Back to Church Sunday - 30th September10.30am COFFEE, 10.45pm SERVICE led by Rev. Tina Swire
Biker Church - Sunday 14th October 6.30-7.30pm led by the Christian MotorcycleAssociation
Harvest Festival - Sunday 21st October 10.30am to include collection of tins andnonperishable items for the Towcester Foodbank
Everyone is Welcome at Astcote!
Don't forget .....Astcote Chapel and rooms are available to hire.
The Chapel has seating for 50+ people with a small stage area.
The upstairs room offers an ideal space for a small group to meet and thekitchen is well equipped in a smaller meeting room downstairs. Disabledaccess to ground floor.
If you are looking for a place to meet why not come and have a look.Contact Kate Stretton: 830115
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ServicesStart at 3pm unless otherwise stated, everyone welcome
October 7th Mr Ian Markey 14th Mr Michael Mabbutt 21st see notice board
28th Mr Richard Wilson
November 4ht Mr Paul Wilson 11th Mr Ian Markey 18th see notice board
25th Mr Roy Chapman
If anyone has any queries, please contact Janet on 01327 830210, or writeto Mrs J Steel, 45a High Street, Astcote, Towcester, Northants NN12 8NW.
Coffee mornings Held in Eastcote Chapel from 10 am to 12 noon.● Admission £1 including coffee.● Good bric-a-brac● Tombola● Raffle● Cakes
Join us for a tea or coffee, biscuits & bargains galore, as well as a friendlychat!
Oct 20th in aid of British Heart FoundationlNov 17th in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice
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The Parishes of Holy Cross Pattishalland St Luke, Cold Higham
October3rd Gardening Club: A basketful of herbs, Pattishall Parish Hall. 7.30 pm.4th Pattishall Hall & Playing Fields meeting, Pattishall Parish Hall, 7.00 pm6th Messy Church ‘Olympics’ At Pattishall Parish Hall 2-4.30pm10th WI: Annual Meeting, Pattishall Parish Hall 7.30pm11th Pattishall Parish Council meeting, 7.45pm12th Good Neighbours, Music Quiz & Singalong, Pattishall Parish Hall 1.45pm12th Towcester Farmers’ Market20th Coffee morning British Heart Foundation, Eastcote Chapel 10-12noon26th WI: Lunch Club26th End of Pattishall School term31st Photographic Group, Pattishall Parish Hall, 7.30pm
November1st Pattishall Hall & Playing Fields meeting, Pattishall Parish Hall, 7.00 pm5th Start of Pattishall School term5th Bonfire & Fireworks, Pattishall Playing Field 6.00pm, fireworks 6.30pm7th Gardening Club: Ponds: plants and water, Pattishall Parish Hall. 7.30 pm8th Good Neighbours, The Gunpowder Plott, Pattishall Parish Hall 1.45pm8th Pattishall Parish Council meeting, Pattishall Parish Hall, 7.45pm9th Towcester Farmers’ Market14th WI: Archaeology, Pattishall Parish Hall 7.30pm17th Coffee morning Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Eastcote Chapel 10-12noon26th WI: Lunch Club28th Photographic Group, Pattishall Parish Hall, 7.30pm
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