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THE ECTON VIEW April 2017 Issue 138
THE ECTON VIEWApril 2017Issue 138
Parish and Village DirectoryParish CouncilChairman: Sally Bresnahan01604 403027
Pre & Primary SchoolHead: Kate Cleaver01604 409213
Youth ClubContact: Margaret Tinston01604 [email protected] at Village Hall6.00-7.30 Youth Club
Ecton Village HallBookings: Carol Armstrong01604 402907Mobile: 07515 156419
Short Mat BowlsContact: Maurice Creed01604 407864Thursdays at Village Hall2.00-4.00
Website EditorThomas [email protected]
Electoral Roll OfficerContact: Mary Dicks01604 407145
PCC SecretaryTom Pearson10 Ashley Way, WestoneNorthampton, NN3 3DZ01604 89110907745 133 867
PCC TreasurerNigel Bond01604 948040
Church Directory
EGO’sContact: Patricia MacRae01604 402582
Ecton Church Lottery - Results for March1st £50 Sylvia Hemmings2ⁿd £15 Sarah & Seb Charles3rd £10 Gary & Jan Jones
Borough Councilof Wellingborough
CouncillorsJennie Bone07771 681 [email protected] Hallam07799 133 [email protected]
RectorRev Jackie Buck01933 [email protected]
Church WardensLinda Richards01604 405888
Joy Bond01604 948040
Bell RingersContact: Jude Coulter01604 408588
Front CoverMany thanks to John Crane for the superspring lamb pictures on this months frontcover
Well we have another packed edition so no space for my usual inspiringcomments. So as my old Grand-dad would say this edition is like AuntMollies Parrot. It can speak for itself !Wendy
Editors Notes
Copy for the May 2017magazine to Wendy Stephens
email - [email protected] or phone 07986 557773
By 22ⁿd Aprilwww.northampton.minutemanpress.com
01604 493906
EGO’s St Patrick's Day LunchAs EGO’s now meet on the 3rd Friday of each month, the March meeting fell on StPatrick’s Day on 17th March, we had an Irish Theme Lunch. The lunch of Soup, Rollsand Irish Stew with Soda Bread was enjoyed by everyone.There was also a quiz and some great Limericks.Everyone joined in the fun and there was lots of laughter.Phyllis made the cakes which were fantastic and also anindividual shortbread biscuit in the shape of a Shamrockfor everyone, she really did spoil us.We look forward to seeing you all next month, FridayApril 21st at 2.30 at the Village Hall to celebrate theQueens 91st Birthday.Wendy Mills
Thank you toWendy & NickMills for thephotos showingjust some of thelocal damagecaused by StormDoris on 23stdFebruary 2017
Ecton VillageEGO’sFor this year we are going to meet regularly on the third Friday of the month. InApril we will be meeting on 21st April at 2.30 at The Village Hall to Celebrate theQueens Birthday. We have also booked a visit to the National Arboretum onJune 16th, please keep the day free. Non-Egos welcome at £15 each.
Speeding TrafficWe are in discussion with the speed deterrent team to see if there is somethingwe can do to slow the traffic through the village. If anyone is interested in beinginvolved in these discussions or has any ideas about potential solutions pleasecontact Sally on 403027.
Keeping Ecton tidyAs you know Ian, Wendy & Friends have done a fantastic job tidying up andclearing gutters etc. However we still have major problems in Lower Ecton Lanewhich seem to be worsening.We would like to try and blitz the area between the village and the pump stationwith the help of NORSE.We need some strong willing volunteers to help. If you could spare some time tohelp improve our environment please let Wendy (07986 557773) or Sally (07850416429) know and we can arrange clear-up gangs.
Ecton Parish CouncilEcton Parish Council’s next meeting will be Tuesday 16th May at 7.30pm. You canobtain a full copy of the latest Parish Council Minutes. Email:[email protected]
Church Holiday Club
There will be a holiday club at Great Doddington School, 31st Julyuntil 4th August, 10am to 12 noon.This will be for primary school aged children who live in Ecton,Great Doddington and Wilby.Please contact Joy Bond (01604 948040, or 07962 972392) to register yourinterest. - Places will be limited.
CUPPA, CAKE, CRAFT and CHATOur next get together is on Wednesday 12th Aprilbetween 2pm and 4pm. Come along to the Churchwith your knitting, crochet etc - or just come for anatter. Coffee or Tea and Cake & Biscuits.
The following meeting is Wednesday 10th May- same time and place(Second Wednesday of the month)
Open Church and Churchyard maintenanceOn the first Saturday of each month the church is open from
10am to 12 noon for tea and coffee.We also have our monthlychurchyard tidy up. If you’d like to snip, trim or weed
please come along to give us a hand and get a cuppa at the same time! The churchyard is an important space in the village and our aim is to make it as pleasant as possible for everyone who uses it.
Our next Open Church is Saturday 1st April (then 6th May).
Ecton WalksA number of people have expressed an interest in joining a regular walking group toexplore the local footpaths and byways. As I am retiring in a few weeks I am happyto organise these walks.There are a number of people who love walking but are not dog lovers so many ofthese walks will be ‘dog free’. Wednesdays appear to be the best days and we’llprobably aim for two walks in a month.
The next walk will be on 12th April for a fivemile walk (dog free). We are walking toSywell Country Park so there are options forthose who would prefer a shorter walk.There are toilets and a coffee shop.
Meet at the shrine for a 10am start.
Next walk planned for 26th April (includingwell behaved dogs on leads)
Ecton Services for April 2017Date Time Type of Service LocationSun 2ⁿd April. 10.00am Holy Communion Ecton
Revd. Jackie BuckTue 4th April. 10.00am Mid-week Communion Ecton
Revd. Jackie BuckSun 9th April. 10.00am Holy Communion - Palm Sunday Ecton
Revd. Jackie BuckSun 9th April. 4.00pm Quiet Space EctonTue 11th April. 10.00am Mid-week Communion Wilby
Revd. Jackie BuckSun 16th April. 10.00am All Age with Holy Communion - Easter Day Ecton
Revd. Jackie BuckTue 18th April. 10.00am Mid-week Communion Great Doddington
Revd. Jackie BuckSun 23rd April. 10.00am Morning Prayer Ecton
Revd. Jackie BuckSun 30th April. 10.00am Benefice Service Wilby
Revd. Jackie Buck
Easter Services - Complete TimetableSunday 9th April - Palm Sunday Wilby 9:00am Morning Prayer Ecton 10:00am Holy Communion Gt Doddington 11:15am Holy CommunionMonday 10th April Ecton 7:30pm ComplineTuesday 11th April Gt Doddington 7:30pm ComplineWednesday 12th April Wilby 7:30pm ComplineThursday 13th April - Maundy Thursday Ecton 7:30pm Holy CommunionFriday 14th April - Good Friday Walk of Witness to Earls Barton for 10am Service Great Doddington 2pm Hour before the crossSunday 16th April - Easter Day Wilby 9:00am Holy Communion Ecton 10:00am All Age Worship & Holy Communion Gt Doddington 11:15am Holy Communion
New Benefice Website - The new benefice website is now live! Go towww.gdwebenefice.wordpress.com Information, weekly news sheet, events and more…
Rector’s Letter April 2017
May the God of hope fill you withall joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirityou may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
This year’s Easter card, detailing the services in the benefice, has on it a picture of thecross in front of the rising sun. The design includes the use of wax, acrylic and,surprisingly, a photo of a bin liner, creatively formed to depict Golgotha, the place ofJesus’ crucifixion. The caption is “New Life – New Hope” and the creative use of thebin liner reminds us that there is always the potential for new life and new hope in theworld.Hope helps us when times are hard times and lifts our spirits to see beyond ourpresent problems, be they personal, local or global. For Christians, the death andresurrection of Jesus are the foundation of our hope and the Easter story offers us all anew beginning, where new life can spring from the old. A new life that begins whenwe accept Jesus as our saviour.We have several services in the lead up to Easter, detailed in the card which youshould have received through your door. Please do join us for as many as you can,details can also be found in this magazine. The Communion service at 10am onEaster Day will be a service of celebration, with the church beautifully decorated andthe sound of Alleluia! resounding round the building. Please do join us.May I wish you all a very happy and hope filled Easter,Yours in Christ,Revd. Jackie Buck
New Praise Service on the first Sunday of every monthFirst Sunday Celebration
4th June 2017 - 6pmGreat Doddington Church
Café style worship with songs, prayer, Bible and testimonyAll Welcome
Lenten Exhibition of Embroidered Iconsby Romola Parish
Exploring the themes of brokenness and restorationWilby Church
Saturday 8th April 2-4.30pmSunday 9th April 2-4.30pm
All Welcome - RefreshmentsDonations to St Mary's Church, Wilby
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Mobile +44 7831 504 654
ECTON CHURCH LOTTERY - 2017
We will soon be asking for your support for the 2017/18 Church Lottery which begins again on 1st May and collectors will be calling during March and April.
The subscription is still £12 per year and the prizes per month are:
1st prize £502nd prize £153rd prize £10
The draw takes place at the beginning of each month and the results are published in the village magazine and on the two village noticeboards. Half of the total raised is used in prizes and the rest is paid into the Church General Fund to help maintain the building. The more money raised the higher the prizes!
YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATEDMary Dicks: 01604 407145
Three Horseshoes - EventsApril/May
Wed 5th April Bill’s Quiz NightSat 15th April Live Music - ‘Out of Order’Wed 19th April Bill’s Quiz NightThur 27th April Open Mike NightSun 30th April Sunday Afternoon Live MusicWed 3std May Bill’s Quiz NightSat 6th May Special Music Night - TBCTue 9th May Three Horseshoes Ecton Golf Day!Wed 17th May Bill’s Quiz NightThurs 25th May Open Mike NightSun 28th May Sunday Afternoon MusicWed 31st May Bill’s Quiz Night
All Quiz Nights to start 8.30 prompt…. Pop in to the pub frequently to avoid missing something!
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHTEARLY DOORS -
DRAUGHT BEERS STILLAT ONLY
£2.50 !! - FROM 5.30pm
BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTDDovecotes, 5 Barton Fields
Ecton, Northampton,NN6 0BF
Telephone 07802 [email protected]
Your village hall needs you!
All villagers are invited to join us for a drink at the villagehall on Tuesday April 4th to hear a report on the committee’s
actions over the last 12 months, the hall’s financialsituation and thoughts on the future.
A very important part of the meeting is to hear your views onwhat events or activities you would like to see at the hall.Perhaps you might even be able to find ways of helping out.
Remember it is your village hall, so to give thecommittee the best chance of meeting the needs of the
village we need your input.So please join us at the Village Hall Annual General
Meeting on Tuesday 4th April at 7.30pm.
Village Hall Annual General Meeting
Friday 28th April, 7.30pm
The Girl on the Train (CERT 15)
A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing person’s investigationthat promises to send shockwaves throughout her life
Starring: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson
Doors open 7.00pm, Licensed bar
Tickets £5 from Lynne Nelson and Gareth Daniel at 2 Barton Fieldsor on 407777
For all annual advertising rates● Colour or Black & White,● Inclusion in Eleven issues per
year,● Full colour pdf copy sent to an
email of your choice eachmonth,
● Appearing on the Ecton VillageWebsite www.ectonvillage.co.uk(Currently being updated).
Please Contact: Jane Jeyes07706 945600
Message sent bySusan Fletcher (Police, Crime Prevention Support Officer, Northamptonshire)Homeowners in Northamptonshire are being encouraged not to buy goods or servicesfrom cold-callers after a spate of complaints about suspected rogue traders.The recent warmer weather has resulted in a number of calls to Northamptonshire CountyCouncil’s Trading Standards from people who have been offered maintenance work ontheir property by doorstep traders.
Some of the complaints received relate to cold-callers who have offered roofing workwhich has been unnecessary and over-priced, and the householders, who are often elderly,have said they felt pressured to hand over cash payments.In one case, the elderly couple handed over £1,000 and no work has been completed. On anumber of occasions, the rogue traders told the householders that they have been workingon a neighbour’s roof and noticed that work needed doing on theirs, which was found tobe untrue.Trading Standards are advising people never to buy goods or services from a cold-calleron their doorstep, even if it is claimed the work needs doing immediately.Instead, homeowners can find a Trading Standards-approved trader to carry out any workthrough its Buy with Confidence scheme.County council cabinet member for member for public protection, strategic infrastructureand economic growth Cllr Andre Gonzalez de Savage said: “Unfortunately the recent mildweather seems to have sparked a spate of suspected rogue traders who are cold-calling onelderly and vulnerable residents to try to pressure them into unnecessary work on theirhome at an inflated cost.
“All too often, this work is never completed or carried out to a poor standard.
“Our advice is clear – do not pay for goods or services from a doorstep trader. If you doneed work carrying out, Our Buy With Confidence scheme will help you to find a reputabletradesman who has been approved by Trading Standards.”
Further information about the Buy With Confidence scheme can be found atwww.northamptonshire.gov.uk/approvedtraders or call 0300 126 1000
Northamptonshire County Council, in partnership with Northamptonshire Police, can alsoprovide No Cold Calling stickers for residents and their neighbours. These are available bycalling 01604 368100.
If you are concerned about a caller at your door or suspect that rogue traders ordistraction burglars are operating in your community, contact the dedicated Doorstepcrime Action Network (DAN) on 0345 23 07 702, or if a crime is in progress, dial 999.
Putting Communities First101 - non emergencies & enquires
Bin Collection for April & May 2017
Friday Apr 7th Green & Brown Bin Friday May 5th Green & Brown Bin
Friday Apr 14th Black Bin Friday May 12th Black Bin
Friday Apr 21st Green & Brown Bin Friday May 19th Green & Brown Bin
Friday Apr 28th Black Bin Friday May 26th Black Bin
WordsearchPuzzle Page - April
Ecton Odours!From time to timewe can experiencestrong odours.
If you detect a ‘Pong’ you suspectis from the Treatment Works,please report it to Anglian Wateron 08457 145 145 once a call islogged they can deal with theproblem and will report back to you.
Ecton Post Box Collection Times:
Post Box at Sunnyside:-
Monday to Friday 4:15pm andSaturday 11:15amPost Box at The Laurels:-
Monday to Friday 9:00am andSaturday 7:00am
Free bus service toWeston Favell Shopping Centre
Tues and Wed mornings.Pick up - TWE bus stop - 9.48am.
Arrives at -Weston Favell Shopping Centre - 9.55am.
The return bus - departs Weston FavellShopping Centre - 11.30am.
We are advised by Country Lion thatresidents may need to please remind thebus driver to turn into WellingboroughRoad and then into Northampton Road todrop you off, as new drivers may forget asEcton residents don’t currently use thisservice.
Please spread the word so residents usethis service.
THE THREEHORSESHOES
Your Local Pub
01604 407446
Available forFunctions
Skittles & Games
Weston Favell Village
Footcare for the ElderlyDiabetic Foot checks/assessments
Treatment/Advice
Weston Favell Village
for Skin and Nail problemsFoot and Heel pain
Help Ecton By Shopping Online
For more information go towww.easyfundraising.org.uk
and look at the “How it works” video.
Everyone is welcome - from the very young to the very old!Chat - Read the Newspaper - Enjoy the View - Sit in or out
Ecton Village Hall - New LoungeThe First Friday of Every Month
10am - 12 noon - Coffee / Tea and Cake
Coffee Shop
Please Note: No Coffee Shop in April(Village Hall booked for a Wedding)
There are lots of good causes you can support in this way includingEcton Village Hall & Ecton Church. So why not support our local
good causes by shopping through easyfundraising.org.uk
When you want to buy something online, instead of going to theretailer’s website, go to easyfundraising.org.uk and from there clickthrough to the retailer’s page. When you make your purchase the
retailer will make a donation to your chosen cause.
Did you know that by shopping online atOcado, Joules, Tesco, Next and over 2,700
other retailers you can supportEcton Village & Ecton Church?
Ecton Village Golf Tournament
The date for the Tournament will be Tuesday 9th May at Overstone Park Golf ClubStart at 10am ish with coffee and bacon roll. - 1st tee 11.04, yellow/red tees.
Individual and hopefully, depending on numbers, team stableford.There will be 2 nearest the pin competitions, and 1 nearest the pin in 2 shots.2 course dinner and prize giving at approx. 4.30pm - non-players welcome.Cost will be £23 for members, £35 for non-members, £15 for dinner only .
Please let me know as soon as possible if you intend to playor if you have any questions
Steve Hunt, 07545463721or email: [email protected]
Forthcoming Events and Dates - 2017
All dates/times subject to change.
Date Time Event LocationMayTue 2nd 10:00- Mid-week Communion Ecton ChurchWed 3rd 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallWed 3rd 20:30- Bill’s Quiz Three HorseshoesThur 4th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallFri 5th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 5th 10:00-12:00 Coffee Shop Ecton Village HallSat 6th 10:00-12:00 Open Church & Yard Tidy Ecton ChurchSat 6th 20:30- Special Music Night Three HorseshoesTue 9th 10:00- Mid-week Communion Ecton ChurchTue 9th 10:00- Ecton Golf Tournament Overstone G. ClubWed 10th 14:00-16:00 Cuppa, Cake, Craft & Chat Ecton ChurchWed 10th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallThurs 11th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallFri 12th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Tue 16th 10:00- Mid-week Communion Great DoddingtonTue 16th 19:30- Ecton Parish Council Meeting Ecton Village HallWed 17th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallWed 17th 20:30- Bill’s Quiz Three HorseshoesThurs 18th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallSat 15th 20:30- Live Music - ‘Out of Order’ Three HorseshoesSun 16th 10:00- All Age with Holy Communion Ecton ChurchFri 19th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 19th TBC Ego’s Three HorseshoesWed 24th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallThurs 25th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThur 25th 20:00- Open Mike Night Three HorseshoesFri 26th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Sun 28th 14:30-17:00 Sunday Afternoon Music Three HorseshoesWed 31st 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallWed 31st 20:30- Bill’s Quiz Three Horseshoes
Events and Dates - April 2017Date Time Event LocationSat 1st 10:00-12:00 Open Church & Yard Tidy Ecton ChurchSun 2nd 10:00- Holy Communion Ecton ChurchTue 4th 10:00- Mid-week Communion Ecton ChurchTue 4th 19:30- Village Hall AGM - All Welcome Ecton Village HallWed 5th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallWed 5th 20:30- Bill’s Quiz Three HorseshoesThur 6th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallFri 7th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 7th - - - - No Coffee Shop this month See you Fri May 5th
Sun 9th 10:00- Holy Communion - Palm Sunday Ecton ChurchSun 9th 16:00- Quiet Space Ecton ChurchMon 10th 19:30- Easter Evening Service Ecton ChurchTue 11th 10:00- Mid-week Communion Ecton ChurchTue 11th 19:30- Easter Evening Service Great DoddingtonWed 12th 10:00- Ecton Walk (Dog Free) Ecton ShrineWed 12th 14:00-16:00 Cuppa, Cake, Craft & Chat Ecton ChurchWed 12th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallWed 12th 19:30- Easter Evening Service Wilby ChurchThur 13th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThur 13th 19:30- Maundy Thursday Communion Ecton ChurchFri 14th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Sat 15th 20:30- Live Music - ‘Out of Order’ Three HorseshoesSun 16th 10:00- All Age with Holy Communion Ecton ChurchTue 18th 10:00- Mid-week Communion Great DoddingtonWed 19th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallWed 19th 20:30- Bill’s Quiz Three HorseshoesThur 20th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallFri 21st 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 21st 14:30- Ego’s Tea with The Queen Ecton Village HallSun 23rd 10:00- Morning Prayer Ecton ChurchWed 26th 10:00- Ecton Walk (With Dogs on leads) Ecton ShrineWed 26th 18:00-19:30 Ecton Youth Club Ecton Village HallThur 27th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThur 27th 20:00- Open Mike Night Three HorseshoesFri 28th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 28th 19:00- Ecton Cinema Night Ecton Village HallSun 30th 14:30-17:00 Afternoon Live Music Three Horseshoes
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An Idyllic Equestrian Centre in a Fantastic Northamptonshire Location.Since the centre was established in 1984 we have provided superb facilities combined
with excellent tuition and customer service.
The centre caters for everyone from 2 years of age and from beginner level up toand including intermediate levels. The team of instructors are mainly BHS qualified
or hold relevant and required equine qualifications. We take pride in the qualityof our horses and how they are looked after.
Our excellent facilities include a:60 x 20m and a 40 x 20m All Weather Outdoor Arena’s plus a 40 x 20m Indoor Arena
all with automated sprinkler systems and graded daily to create the best possiblesurface for horse and rider to enjoy. We also have a lunge pen, set of light weight Poly
Jumps, refreshments and function room including baby changing facility.
East Lodge Farm, Washbrook Lane,Ecton, Northampton NN6 0QUT: 01604 810 244 M: 07807 067 747
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Opening TimesTues - Fri 10:00 to 21:00Saturday 08:00 to 17:00Sunday 09:00 to 17:00
