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Spra%on Parish Newsle%erMarch 2015
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
This Spring we are commemora2ng the men of Spra5on who gave their lives during The First World War. In this issue of the newsle5er you will read about some of these Spra5on soldiers and about the work of the Spra5on Local History Society who are, next month, staging a series of events in memory of these brave and selfless men.
The image above shows a paving stone, to be laid in The Millennium Rose Garden on Brixworth Road next month (see page 7), that commemorates the life of Lieutenant William Barnard Rhodes-‐Moorhouse, a young airman from Spra5on, who won the Victoria Cross for his ac2ons on the Western Front in the First World War. The front cover picture shows a replica of the aircraP Lt. Rhodes-‐Moorhouse flew on that fateful day.
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Spra%on Men Who Served In The First World War
Members of the history society are making good progress researching all the men from the village who served in the Great War and are extremely grateful to those who contacted us aPer the last Newsle5er with informa2on about their rela2ves. We were able to fill in quite a few gaps in our informa2on.
We were delighted that our plea for informa2on on the wreath laid unobtrusively on the War Memorial to William J Smith aged 18 was read by his rela2ves in the north of England. They picked up a copy of the Spra5on Parish Newsle5er from the Village Stores on their way back home to Yorkshire and contacted us when they read of our interest. It is interes2ng to note how far the Newsle5er travels!
The results of all our research will be shown in a display at the First World War event on 25th and 26th April. Later in the year we shall be pu^ng all the informa2on onto a website. If you had rela2ves from Spra5on who served in the 1914-‐18 war, do come and look at what we have found out about your serviceman and check its accuracy.
Medals
Our research has shown that a number of men from Spra5on won medals for bravery: Two of them were Corporal John Hayter and Sergeant William Mar2n w h o b o t h w o n t h e Dis2nguished Conduct Medal. This was awarded for acts of excep2onal b r a v e r y b y n o n -‐commissioned ranks and regarded as second only to the V i c tor i a C ross in pres2ge.
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Cpl John Hayter DCM served with the Grenadier Guards. He lived in Haynes Lane and returned aPer the war. The cita2on for his DCM reads:
For great gallantry on 16th October 1914 at Ypres when he performed invaluable work and showed conspicuous courage in carrying messages, enabling some Companies on one occasion to get out of a difficult posiBon
We have li5le informa2on about him and would like to know more. Can anyone help?
Sgt William MarIn DCM served with the 5th Irish Lancers and lived inthe Brixworth Road, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Mar2n. He was one of three brothers who served in the War. His brother George Mar2n died serving in India. Sgt William Mar2n was wounded and taken prisoner of war in March 1918.The cita2on for his Dis2nguished Conduct Medal 1917 reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and devoBon to duty in rallying the remnants of his troop and encouraging them to conBnue fighBng. When ordered to reBre he remained to the last, and was for some Bme alone in the trenches with the enemy, but succeeded in geFng away aGer covering the reBrement of his men.”
We should very much like to have a photo of Sgt William Mar2n. Can anyone help?
[email protected] 01604 821260
Spra%on Remembers The Great War eventSaturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2015, Spra%on Hall School
Refreshments availableThe Great War Society with their WW1 encampment and arena display
Royal Air Force Museum, LondonSE5 biplane from English HeritageRoyal Air Force Benevolent Fund
Royal Bri2sh LegionWestern Front Associa2onRoyal Air Force Associa2on
Northamptonshire Family History SocietyNorthampton MuseumWW1 artefacts stalls
War GamingVintage motorcycles & RFC Crossley Tender
BookstallsSpra5on Local History Society exhibi2on
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Spra%on Local History SocietyJoin us in Spra5on on 25th and 26th April 2015 in the grounds of Spra5on Hall School to remember those who served in the First World War on the centenary of the daring flight made by one young man that earned him a Victoria Cross.
FREE ENTRY -‐ FREE PARKING
Saturday 25 April 12 noon to 5.00 pm
12.30 pm Northampton Youth Brass Band
2.00 pm Book Launch and illustrated talk“Lt W B Rhodes-‐Moorhouse VC, RFC – A Northamptonshire Hero” by Enid Jarvis
2.45 pm Illustrated talk by Vernon Creek of RAF Museum, London. “The Bri2sh Air War on the Western Front: August 1914 – April 1915”
3.30 pm Band of 5F (Northampton) SquadronAir Training Corps
Sunday 26 April 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
10.45 am Scouts Marching Band
11.30 Talk by Lucy Adlington of the History Wardrobe “Women and the Great War” illustrated with fashions from the 2me
1.00pm & 2.30 pm Bradwell Silver Band
2.00 pm Illustrated talk on Lt W B Rhodes-‐Moorhouse VC, RFC by Enid Jarvis
3.05 pm VC tribute fly-‐past of BE2 biplane (weather permi^ng) and Typhoon aircraP from No II (AC) Squadron, RAF
For further details contact:[email protected] 821260 or 01604 821438
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Spra%on Local History Society
Programme
Wednesday 18th March 2015The Arts and CraPs Movement – a talk by Brian Ingram8.00 pm Village Hall. £2 members. £3 non-‐members.
Sunday 12th April 2015Unveiling of commemora2ve paving stone to Lt W B Rhodes-‐Moorhouse VC, RFC in Millennium Rose Garden, Spra5on 2.00 pm Service at St Andrew’s Church2.45 pm Unveiling of paving stone with band and RAF standard party(NB Brixworth Road to be closed for a short 2me for the ceremony)
Saturday 25th April 2015Spra5on Remembers the Great War. Free entry and free parking12 noon – 5.00 pm in grounds of Spra5on Hall School
Sunday 26th April 2015Spra5on Remembers the Great War. Free entry and free parking10.30 am – 4.30 pm in grounds of Spra5on School Hall
Wednesday 20th May 2015AGM at 7.30 pm followed by a talk on Kelmarsh Hall by Be5y West8.00 pm Village Hall. £2 members. £3 non-‐members.
New SLHS PublicaIon82 page book with over 100 photographs and maps
‘Lieutenant William Barnard Rhodes-‐Moorhouse VC, RFC -‐ A Northamptonshire Hero’by Enid Jarvis
Publica2on 25th April 2015Price £10
Order online at www.spra5onhistory.com On sale at Spra5on Remembers The Great War event, 25th & 26th April 2015
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Victoria Cross Tribute Fly-‐PastSunday 26th April 2015
At 3.05 pm on Sunday 26th April 2015, the exact centenary of Lt William Rhodes-‐Moorhouse’s daring flight behind enemy lines, there will be a flypast (weather permi^ng) of a replica BE2b, the plane flown by Rhodes-‐Moorhouse that day. It will fly from Sywell Aerodrome and the pilot will be Ma5hew Boddington, the son of Charles Boddington who built the ‘Biggles Biplane’ as it is known.
At approximately 3.10 pm, William Rhodes-‐Moorhouse’s former squadron will provide their own tribute with a flypast of an RAF Typhoon aircraP from No II (AC) Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland.
Unveiling Of CommemoraIve Paving StoneSunday 12th April 2015
On Sunday 12th April a commemora2ve paving stone will be unveiled to Lt William B Rhodes-‐Moorhouse VC, RFC, in the Millennium Rose Garden, Brixworth Road at approximately 2.45 pm. The programme is as follows:
2.00 pm Service in St Andrew’s Church conducted by the Rev’d Chris Peck and the Rt Rev’d John Holbrook, Bishop of Brixworth, with readings by members of Spra5on Local History Society and music by the Headteacher and children of Spra5on Church of England Primary School.
A standard party from No II (AC) Squadron, RAF, will be present from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, as will the standard of the Royal Air Force Associa2on, Northampton Branch.
2.30 pm Procession along the Brixworth Road from St Andrew’s Church to the Millennium Rose Garden led by the band of 5F (Northampton) Air Training Corps,
2.45 pm Unveiling ceremony by the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, Mr David Laing
Please note that the Brixworth Road between Sandhills and the High Street will be closed from 2.25 pm to 3.15 pm on 12th April to allow the event to take place safely.SLHS apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Parish Council Snippets
COUNCILLOR TIM FORSTER
Due to growing pressures of work, Tim has regrerully resigned from Spra5on Parish Council. Tim was co-‐opted onto the Council on 2012 and has served on the Communica2ons Advisory Group, as well as compiling this Newsle5er. He has agreed to con2nue as editor of the newsle5er in an independent capacity.
PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Tim’s departure creates a vacancy for any villager who wishes to get involved with the running and shaping of village affairs. If you’re interested in finding out more, talk to the Clerk, Chairman or any of the other Parish Councillors. If you’ve previously expressed an interest to stand, we’ll get in touch with you!
RACHEL BAILLIE -‐ AN APOLOGY
In the Summer edi2on of the newsle5er, it was incorrectly reported that Cllr Baillie resigned due to ‘personal commitments’. We apologise for this error which should have read ‘personal circumstances’. Rachel would like it known that the circumstances behind her resigna2on, so soon aPer being elected as a Parish Councillor were unforeseen and she would not have stood for elec2on as a Parish Councillor in May 2014 if her commitments had been too great.
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CONTACT THE PARISH COUNCIL
We are always eager to hear from the people of Spra5on about any issues, concerns or ideas to improve life in the village. Here are some of the ways to get in touch:
‣ Call/email Lynne Compton, Parish Clerk: 01604-‐880727 or [email protected]‣ Facebook you can Message us, Post something or Like us at www.facebook.com/pages/Spra5on-‐Parish-‐Council/350035681721691‣ Visit the Website at Spra5on.org.uk and post a message‣ Use the Drop Box in Spra5on Village Stores to leave a note‣ Write to Lynne Compton, Parish Clerk: 12 Olde Forde Close, Brixworth NN6 9XF‣ A%end a Parish Council mee2ng—usually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm in Spra5on Village Hall, School Road, Spra5on. The mee2ng agenda is always posted on the Parish no2ceboard opposite the shop.
Alterna2vely, you can talk to one of the Parish Councillors -‐ you’ll find their contact details in the box on the previous page:
www.pwbuilding-services.co.uk
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SPRATTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
At the Parish Council mee2ng on 17th February, the changes to the draP Neighbourhood Plan were approved, the Plan is to be re-‐named the Spra5on Neighbourhood Development Plan so as to make the purpose of such Plans clearer and to dis2nguish it from the earlier ‘Parish Plan’. Many of the changes are of a technical nature and result from observa2ons from the statutory consultees, such as Daventry District Council.
The Plan will be amended and is likely to be submi5ed to Daventry District Council at the end of April or during May. Daventry will, as required by the process, hold another consulta2on, so there is s2ll 2me for other views to be considered. ThereaPer the Plan has to be examined by an independent body before it will be the subject of a referendum, now likely to be at the end of 2015 or even into 2016.
One of the changes that many wanted was that more prominence be given to the importance of the Primary School, and this will be done. Many respondents felt that sugges2ons about a new village hall were inappropriate, and these references have to widened to refer to new community facili2es. It is interes2ng to note that as far back as 1950, the current village hall was considered inadequate, and the Plan seeks to be progressive with a much broader objec2ve than just making Parish Council mee2ngs more comfortable for councillors!
At the end of November 2014, central government changed its policy on affordable housing such that the requirement for any development to incorporate this now only applies with a scheme of 10 or more units, rather than 5 or more which is the current policy in West Northamptonshire. If our Plan con2nued with the current draP policy, which restricted developments adjacent to the se5lement boundary to 10 housing units, this would mean that no affordable housing would be likely. APer much debate, our Plan will now have a housing policy which will permit such developments up to 15 units.
Following parishioners’ decision in the September 2014 consulta2on, there will not be a specific site alloca2on of either of the two sites which were consulted in November 2013. The Plan is (and has to be based) on the majority decisions of people who live in the village, and this is what was decided.
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We recognise that this decision to proceed without the recommenda2on of a major site is clearly disadvantageous to those individuals who stood to make a considerable financial gain had their site been chosen. However, we would ask landowners to respecrully accept the wishes of the majority and exercise restraint when making their feelings known. There was an incident on 18th February, described by an onlooker as “shocking”, where the Project Manager was harassed in the street by a landowner to the extent that the police had to be informed.
We would remind anyone who may think otherwise that the Project Manager, together with the rest of the Parish Council who have been steering the Neighbourhood Plan, are all giving of their own 2me, unpaid, with the sole objec2ve of trying to deliver a Plan for the future of Spra5on that the majority of the village supports. We very much appreciate the backing of most of the village in this respect -‐ thank you.
Michael Heaton, Project Manager
Plea for Perfect Parking! This is a subject we return to again and again! As we know, many of our roads around Spra5on are rather narrow -‐ this gives a lovely village feel, but everything can easily get blocked by inconsiderate parking.
Just in the last few weeks we’ve had many reports of poor parking crea2ng unnecessary inconvenience, and causing some downright dangerous situa2ons to arise (e.g. buses on Church Road having to drive with two wheels on the pavement -‐ not good!).
We know there’s limited on-‐street parking for those without driveways, so any enforcement measures to restrict parking are likely to create a knock on effect somewhere else -‐ so please, can everyone just think twice when they park in the village to ensure their car isn’t crea2ng an obstruc2on or a hazard for other motorists and pedestrians. Thank you very much!
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Our second talk of the year takes place on Thursday 26th March when we welcome back Kathy Brown to talk on "Container Gardening". Her garden in Bedfordshire has very recently been featured in the RHS magazine, and some members may recall an evening visit there many years ago. Kathy is another popular speaker and members are reminded that they are welcome to bring visitors along to our evenings. If you have friends in the W.I., who have a visit to Kathy Brown on their programme in the summer, they might want to come and hear this talk.
Our first coach ou2ng is fixed for Sunday 17th May when we will go to the Cotswolds to visit Hidcote (Na2onal Trust) and adjacent KiPsgate, two wonderful gardens. The cost is £24 for Na2onal Trust members and £33 for others. On Thursday 4th June, it is our summer social evening, taking place at Mulberry Co5age, Yew Tree Lane at 7.30 p.m. The first of our two self drive evening ou2ngs takes place on Wednesday 18th June to a garden in Kislingbury.
Michael Heaton
Have You Lost a Voucher? Some weeks ago a voucher was found on Manor Road, near the Kings Head car park. It could possibly have been dropped by a Guilsborough student on their way to school.
If you think it might be yours, please ring 07790 357107. The finder doesn’t want to divulge the nature or value of the voucher yet obviously! Thanks
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New Owners Have ExciIng Plans ForSpra%on Village Store
We wish a warm welcome to Sam and Dav, the new owners of Spra5on Village Store, and also a warm welcome back to Mandie who is once again managing our valuable local shop.
The new owners are was2ng no 2me in developing plans to improve the range of products and services available from Spra5on Village Stores, to make it even more of an asset for those of us living in the village of Spra5on, as well as to a5ract m o r e p a s s i n g t r a d e a n d customers from neighbouring villages.
Plans being worked on include:
❖ The establishment of a Post Office -‐ included in this newsle5er you will find a ques2onnaire asking about your views on this. Quite simply, if you want a Post Office in Spra5on, the new owners are prepared to do what’s necessary to get it done -‐ but we’ll need to use it!
❖ More retail space -‐ current storage space will be converted to shop space and the 2ll area relocated to provide room for a wider range of merchandise and a less cramped shopping experience.
❖ Wider product range -‐ the new owners are commi5ed to supplying the range of products Spra5on villagers want on their doorstep. Let them know what you’d like to see them stock!
We wish the new, improved Spra5on Village Store the best of luck -‐ let’s all make sure we support the new owners to make a huge success of it.
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Spra%on Stories Sought The Newsle5er is always looking for new material to print and if you would like to send in anything please do so. We would especially like to hear from newcomers as to their impressions of Spra5on life, and long term residents with thoughts on the changing 2mes. Ideas for village improvements or community ac2vi2es are always welcome.
If you’d like to contribute, just call the editor, Tim Forster, on 07979 705910 or email him at [email protected]
Calling All ArIsts! If you have be in the church lately, to a service, Café Doris or the Lunch Club you will h a v e s e e n t h e wonderful photographs displayed to the leP of the west door. These are the pick of the pictures entered into t h e m o n t h l y c omp e 2 2 o n o f t h e Spra5on Photography Group (held in the Primary School on the first Monday of every month) and are mounted by the Chairman, Alan Roffey.
It struck me that while we have some great photographers in and around the village we must also have some very talented ar2sts who could create an equally impressive display on the right side of the west door!
So if any ar2sts would like to submit a picture for display we can see how many we receive and could perhaps have exhibits of both photographs and pain2ngs reflec2ng changing seasons or anything else inspiring and upliPing to brighten up the church.
Please ring or email with ideas or pain2ngs to John Hunt on 01604 846705 orJ{[email protected]
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Visit our Mobile Sight Centre when it’s in a town near you!
If you or a loved one are experiencing sight loss, come and join us on board for:
Advice Information Support Specialist Equipment
West Northants Area
BRIXWORTH Wednesday March 25th Brixworth Library, Spratton Road 11.30am-12.45pm
Visit us and receive a free Reusable Shopper (while stocks last)
We have a limited number of special “nab” bags for visitors to our Mobile Sight Centre , come along in January to pick yours up!
Charity No. 201240
Contact us: Helpline: 01604 719193 Email: [email protected] www.nab.org.uk
Warning -‐ Fraudulent Phone Calls
We’ve heard some reports of scam phone calls in the area recently, including this one from a Spra5on resident:
I have just received a phone call from an elderly neighbour's rela2ve. Yesterday she received a phone call from a company, Quick Fix Services, reques2ng her bank details. Believing she was paying an annual charge she provided them with her bank details. Thankfully due to poor eyesight she had provided them with the incorrect numbers. Despite four a5empts to access her account they were not able to obtain any money. Please warn any elderly people you know.
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Spra%on Babies & Tots Group After a spring 2014 launch we now have over 30 children registered to the group. Our wide variety of play equipment, craft tables, music and s i n g i n g a c t i v i t i e s p r o v i d e opportunities for the children to have fun, try new things and make friends. It is also a chance for parents, grandparents and other carers to meet new people over tea or coffee.
We meet in the hall of Spra5on Church of England Primary School every Wednesday during term 2me from 10am -‐ 11.30am (50p per child).
Mrs Frenchman's recep2on class kindly came in to perform their na2vity play for the children at our Christmas party and we also had a visit from Father Christmas.
Please do bring your children along and contact Chris2ne Hunt on 01604 846782 for more informa2on.
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W.I. Report March 2015Ou r f und r a i s e r C a n d l e l i g h t , C a n a p é s a n d Christmas Music, at t h e e n d o f November was a great success. It was well supported and the singing by the young students
from Moulton School very much enjoyed. Tracey George supplied a lovely selec2on of canapés which were delicious. The money made wa s s h a r ed between Spra5on WI a n d S t A n d r e w s Heritage Society.
We welcomed Douglas M a d d y b a c k f o r o u r Ch r i s tmas mee2ng i n December where he tried out some new magic tricks. It was a very enjoyable evening.
Our Annual Dinner with husbands and partners was once more held at the King’s
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Head on Friday 16th January. The food was lovely and it was very nice not to have to drive home!
On Tuesday 10th February Kate Rieger held a mosaic workshop. We were given everything we needed to cover a wooden heart shape in mosaic 2les. The direc2ons were clear and easy and the end result very pre5y even for those who thought they were not ar2s2c!
Future W I Events
Tuesday 10th March 2015 ~ An Evening of An2ques ~ with Denise Cowling. Members are encouraged to bring an item for appraisal.
Tuesday 14th April 2015 ~ Passionate about Pasta ~ with Barbara Everest
Tuesday 12th May ~ Resolu2ons~ wine and nibbles ~ and looking at photos from some recent WI events on a screen.
Mee2ngs are held every second Tuesday in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. New members are very welcome to come along and join us as we get to know other ladies in the village and have an enjoyable night out. If you would like to come along a couple of 2mes for free we would love to see you.
Carol Constable
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SpringImeat Spra%on CE Primary School
What a busy and exci2ng 2me we’ve had at Spra5on CE Primary School since I last wrote!
The children have been engrossed in our topic ‘Amazing Animals’ and we have been lucky enough to have some close encounters with animals at Woburn Safari Park and in school. Class One started the ball rolling when they were visited by a bald rat then, all the Classes met a range of creatures when a Zoolab Ranger visited. We are also looking forward to mee2ng and handling some Owls when ‘Owls to Behold’ come in to school very soon.
I have been really impressed with the research and wri2ng that the children have produced as a result of this topic and their art work has been really inspiring too – these pictures are by Class Three who have been focussing on Africa and the animals that can be found there.
Our football team did a great job when they came third in the County Finals at Kingswood School in Corby and our archery team showed great teamwork and sportsmanship when they took part in a tournament at Moulton School.
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Lots of children have been taking advantage of our aPer school gym club -‐ in fact over 50% of the children on roll have a5ended on a regular basis and it has been a delight to be able to award a range of badges and cer2ficates to our gymnasts and they have achieved their goals.
I’m also really impressed with the number children that do dodgeball before school on a Friday – they get a great work out and have lots of fun staying fit and healthy.
Years 5 and 6 took part in the Cluster Candlemas Service at Crick and led the singing during part of the service. The children were great Spra5on Ambassadors, as usual, and our representa2ve speaker could easily be working for the BBC!
Our recep2on year have really se5led into school and are such a lovely, hard working group of children – they are going to be great buddies for the new children when they start in September. As we are already half way through a school year, September will be upon us before you know it!
If you are s2ll looking for a school place for September, for recep2on or any other year group, please get in touch – we would love you to visit us and experience our school first hand.
The next few weeks will con2nue to be characteris2cally busy and we are looking forward to dance workshops to help us celebrate World Book Day; making our faces funny for money on Red Nose Day and the ever popular FOSS Easter Bingo!
Our Easter Service will be taking place at St Andrew’s on Friday 27th March at 2:30pm. You are, of course, welcome to join us.
Mrs Claire Radd, Headteacher.
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New Hedge at Jubilee Wood
A big thank you to the hardy dozen who braved the elements and ventured down to the wood in Teeton Road on 21st February to plant 425 saplings and trees. Well although it was a bit cold the elements were actually with us and we all had an enjoyable day ge^ng up a sweat and having the odd tea or coffee. Thank you also to Mrs Joan Tice for contribu2ng the land and the con2nuing support she and Mr Bill Saunders give to the project.The long planned order of 375 saplings and 50 oaks to create a stock proof double hedge around Jubilee Wood which we planted two years ago, finally arrived and work began in earnest. The Woodland Trust provided the plants, stakes and guards and 60% of the cost while Natural Spra5on (a working group of the Parish Council) paid the other 40%.The new double hedge, for the 2me being at least, surrounds three sides of the wood and stops just short of the old north/south hedge with sufficient room for machinery to keep the footpath clear. One day we may put in a gate and plant up to the old hedge.
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The saplings consist of Hawthorn, Hazel, Dogwood, Field Maple, Crab Apple and Dog Rose and the Oaks are planted every 6 metres. We have added a few more trees into the wood itself including two Walnut trees and a Cherry tree.Members of Natural Spra5on were invited to visit the 12 acre community wood which was planted by the residents of Crick about the same 2me as we planted Jubilee Wood and we went there on a beau2ful sunny day to learn how they had succeeded so amazingly. The whole community had been involved including Scouts, schools and other village organisa2ons and what was even more impressive was that they had a dedicated group of volunteers who enjoyed maintaining the wood every Wednesday morning come rain or shine! It is worth a visit any 2me as there are footpaths through it which can be seen on an Ordinance Survey map and it can be accessed from the back of the Crick Sports field on the YelvertoP road just below Crick Hill by the Canal.As ever, do get in touch with Natural Spra5on if you have any interest at all in conserva2on or wish to put your name down for the next call to arms.
John Hunt for Natural Spra>on
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Dulcie Dog’s Crubs Triumph!
Pau l and Georg ina Adams, who live in Yew Tree Lane are ‘dark horses’ in the dog world! They keep five Ro5weilers and Paul is oPen to be seen being walked around the local roads by several of these. CruPs has just finished, and their dogs made an incredible showing again.
To be allowed to use ‘champion’ in the name, a dog has to win three challenge cer2ficates for best of breed under three separate judges from a field of up to 200 dogs. All the dogs are named aPer cocktails a n d t h e i r c u r r e n t winner, Champion Jhava Mai Tai also known as Dulcie, is their fourth homebred champion Ro5weiler. She has notched up 10 best of breed 2tles and 8 reserves. In 2012, she was second in her class, in 2013 was first, and last year was on maternity leave.
In November 2014, the Adams were invited to take part in an annual contest where top winning dogs from all the regions of the UK compete for supreme ‘Top Dog’ of the year, and Dulcie won the overall Best Bitch 2014 2tle.
This year, Dulcie and her 10 year old mother, Champion Jhava Stop Look N Listen (Remy) were both shown at CruPs. In the veteran class Remy won a very respectable third. Dulcie won her class bea2ng all other bitch Ro5weilers to receive another challenge cer2ficate. In the run-‐off against the male, Dulcie unfortunately lost out, as otherwise we might her seen her on TV as best in breed.
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St Andrew’s Community ProjectNext Phase(s)
Hard to believe, but it was in 2010 that the Community Project first started to be configured, work on Phase 1 finished in December 2012 and now in 2015 Café Doris and Spra5on Lunch Club are already in their second year of successful opera2ons.
We did not necessarily expect these things to happen when we embarked upon a Community Project back then, but they did, they are successful and dare we say beneficial, so it is proof that investment and energy can pay-‐off, with your support. Undoubtedly it was the generous legacy from the estate of Doris Lloyd Thomas that sparked the vision that those resources have then made possible. However it is only the work of volunteers that have made things happen, and with the generous help of our villagers, we have already made Spra5on a be5er place to be living in.
Further to these success stories, the PCC of St Andrew’s wish to facilitate even more improvements within and around the premises, for the benefit of the Community and its voluntary and social ac2vi2es. For example below is a poten2al wish list of fabric changes and improvements to St Andrew’s that we wish to consult you about:
This is a list for informaIon and consultaIon where appropriate -‐the PCC’s priority is as above, yours may be different. We intend t o c o n d u c t a C ommun i t y ConsultaIon exercise (during fesIval week ?) to gather opinions for those changes which affect vi l lagers, and then to seek financing and sponsorship for those which are agreed and which r e qu i r e e x t e r n a l f u n d i n g . Depending on finance, and we hope you may wish to help here, the order may then change !
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With these issues in mind, we also wish to facilitate a Spra5on Fes2val Week in St Andrew’s commencing with the Annual Spra5on Town & Land Charity Produce Show on Saturday 5th September 2015 – finishing the following weekend 12th or 13th September. The plan would be to invite all Spra5on voluntary organisa2ons to exhibit and showcase their ac2vi2es during an open week in St Andrew’s, alongside various other events, perhaps concerts, photograph and art exhibi2ons, bell-‐ringing guides for beginners, tower and ringing chamber guided tours –provided there is sufficient interest and enthusiasm. This could be a central ac2vity by any interested person or group, with social and fund raising opportuni2es to which all would be invited for general par2cipa2on and benefits. At this stage it is being proposed that a secular external village Sub-‐Commi5ee is formed to plan and organise suitable events. Are there any volunteers out there ?
From this year there is no NGS Spra5on Gardens Open event being planned for 2016, so far as we are aware. Neither do we have a Village Fete, nor Scarecrow Sunday nor Folk Fes2val, so there is definitely a poten2al gap that needs filling. Other villages seem to have large scale annual community events and these help with the social cohesion and sense of purpose. Spra5on has a wealth of talented people living here -‐ so why not aim to start something new and poten2ally las2ng that could benefit all the village in some construc2ve way, and fundraise at the same 2me ? St. Andrew’s Grade 1 listed historic church is a good place to provide the central focus.
Whilst discussing this idea, it is perhaps relevant to men2on here that the PCC have recently agreed a Legacy Policy, which is published below:
“St Andrew’s Church, Spratton: Legacy Giving Policy
The PCC recognises that legacies can make a vital difference to a parish’s local mission and ministry, whether used for additional staffing or to improve church buildings and facilities. Our aim is to help people see writing a Will and reviewing it regularly as part of their everyday Christian discipleship.We welcome gifts in Wills and our policy is to use them to fund significant development projects in the parish, whether that be:• Buildings and building projects;
• Equipment for the use of the Church or its wider Mission; or
• Staff and staff related costs – both on-going and project based.
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The PCC will discuss with executors the most appropriate use of the gift in the light of current projects and the donor’s known areas of interest in the church (e.g. children & youth, music, buildings).
As circumstances can change over the years, and where it might be more difficult to exactly meet specific donor requests, so church members or prospective donors will be encouraged to leave gifts in their Wills for the general purposes of the parish as might be deemed appropriate at the time.“ (To be reviewed Dec 2015)
The New Community Project 2015:
1. If you wish to help with any of St Andrew’s poten2al fabric and social improvements and ini2a2ves, please let us know.
2 If you wish to help organise and plan an integrated St Andrews Fes2val Week please let us know.
3. If you would like to discuss a poten2al legacy with any member of the PCC of St Andrew’s then please let us know.
Spra5on is a growing and changing village with many assets and busy organisa2ons – but there are many more things that can be done to improve our facili2es for the benefit of all ages. St Andrew’s wishes to play its part in being a force for good at the centre of this community. We have made a start with previous ini2a2ves, and we seek your further help in making on-‐going improvements to the quality of life here in our village.
David Benne>
The next issue of the Spra%on Parish Newsle%er will be published in June 2015. The copy date for editorial and adver2sements is
Friday 22nd May 2015
Adver2sing costs per annum (4 issues)Quarter page £20Half page £40
Please contact the editor, Tim Forster 07979 705910 [email protected]
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Spra0on Community Coffee Shop
Café Doris Our Steering Commi5ee recently held its annual review.
Some of the outcomes are that we have procured two addi2onal new stools for the front counter for customer use when wishing to chat with the volunteer staff; we are maintaining our exis2ng pricing for a further year as part of our philosophy to provide the very best coffee and tea at the cheapest price in the area; and we are planning to open for some addi2onal slots in the summer months – probably on a Wednesday for aPernoon tea and cake primarily. So watch this space for more informa2on on this and other possible exci2ng developments.
The Charity Coffee Morning on Friday 30th January was held in aid of Open Arms Malawi, and was extremely well supported. A great big thank you to all the stall holders and cake makers because we have already sent over £500 (+ tax credit hopefully) to the charity in ques2on. Open Arms is a UK charity which runs infant care for orphans – have a look at their web-‐site h5p://www.openarmsmalawi.org -‐ and the 2ming is especially per2nent because of local havoc caused by the recent worst ever flooding and which has made for even greater hardship.
We do have occasional visitors from Northampton, from the neighbouring villages of Brixworth and Guilsborough, and even from Hannington, so we know our fame is spreading. But not only do we wish to be recognised for our excellent coffee, we want our villagers to con2nue to use the resource for their benefit. There is always more that can be done in this respect. And thank you to all our loyal customers, as without you we could not con2nue.
David Benne> 07962 231798
Lost HedgesWe all know of many hedges which exited when we were children but are now just distant memories recalling climbing long gone trees and adventures in small pastures or hay fields and a walk around the outskirts of the village reminded me even more of days gone by. Seeing the inevitable brutal removal of hedges in a few hours is always a bit of a shock when we consider they may have taken a few hundred years to grow but lessened by the knowledge that they will be rejuvenated. Thankfully landowners and farmers are very aware of the unconscionable destruc2on of hedges in the 70s and 80s to make way for ever bigger machinery and with the encouragement of various governments the trend seems to be towards improving old neglected hedges by coppicing them down to the ground and allowing new growth to eventually form a new hedge, oPen with the addi2on of new plan2ngs. So if you go down to the wood today (Jubilee Wood) you might see the bonfire of the old cleared hedge s2ll smouldering and if you go down to the footpath across the field just below the Brixworth Road Pocket Park you will see enormous piles containing the cleared hedge ready for burning. In both of these cases the landowners have confirmed that they will indeed be allowing growth or replacing saplings to create a new hedge in place of the old neglected hedges. As sad as it is that the birds and wildlife will have lost this par2cular habitat, hopefully they will benefit in the long term.
One other village removal which you may be aware of is the removal of two mature cherry trees by the Recrea2on Commi5ee in the corner of the Rec near East View Cemetery. I used to love the cherries on these trees as did the birds so am rather sad at this par2cular loss. It is important that trees of par2cular interest are protected and if anyone has any favourite tree they think needs the protec2on of a Tree Preserva2on Order then Daventry District Council will always inspect it to assess its importance.
John Hunt
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THAT Dog Issue...Again!
It seems that in every newsle5er that is published there is an ar2cle on Dog Mess; this edi2on is no different. We need to get the message across to those dog owners in our parish who believe that they can allow their dogs to mess on the pavements, verges, fields and front gardens and just leave it. The message is please pick it up, it is not just illegal to leave it, it is dangerous, unhygienic and frankly disgus2ng, as anyone who has had to clean it off their child’s shoes would tes2fy.
The parish council is ac2vely trying to encourage dog owners to pick up their dogs mess. You may have no2ced piles of dog mess sprayed with orange paint which is intended to highlight the issue and it is hoped, shame those dog owners into picking up. There will also be posters available shortly which will draw a5en2on to the problem.
A resident in one of our neighbouring parishes was fined over £400 recently for le^ng his dog mess in a public space. It is already illegal not to pick up your dog’s mess but in the future it may be possible to fine people for not carrying pick up bags. Dog owners also need to be reminded that dog mess should be picked up wherever your dog is walked, be it around the village, in the fields or on the footpaths.
Dog mess spreads disease; bag it and bin it!Fiona Keable
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