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There was a ripple of excitement amongst the Barton Today team members inDecember, when we found out that we had won an award in the National ParishMagazines competition. We had been chosen as third best magazine overall froman entry of over 700 magazines. Even better, we had been awarded first place forthe magazine’s content. So well done to the six team members and also to allthose of you who support the magazine in your many different ways.

This month’s front cover reminds us of the twelve copies of Barton Today whichhave found their way to your doorstep over the past year. We hope you haveenjoyed reading them. It is good to hear so many people telling us how much theylook forward to receiving their copy. Our aim in 2014 is to make Barton Todayeven better and we would appreciate any thoughts you have about how we can dothat. If anyone would like to help in any way, please get in touch. We are alwayslooking for people who would like to write the occasional article.

As 2014 descends upon us what is there to look forward to? For those sportingfans among you there is plenty to savour; the winter Olympics being held inSochi, Russia, the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the Glasgow CommonwealthGames. On January 1st Latvia adopts the euro currency and becomes the 18thEurozone country. On September 18th the referendum for Scottish independencetakes place. At a local level, decisions will be made about planning applicationsfor further growth in the village – let’s work for an outcome that meets our needs.

When the clock struck twelve did you make any resolutions? Do you know whatthe top five resolutions were in 2013? They were; lose weight, get fit, eat morehealthily, save money/spend less and get a new job. Whatever you decided, wewish you every success with it and leave you with some wise words from two fontsof knowledge.

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book.Write a good one. “(Brad Paisley, songwriter)

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”(Mae West, actress)

Have a great 2014.

Barton Today January 2014

About UsBarton Today is a Not-For-Profit CommunityInterest Magazine with over 6,000 readers.Delivered FREE every single month toevery home in Earls Barton we are notcontrolled by, or affiliated to, any political,religious, social or commercial group.

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Advertising: Contact us by phone or emailand we’ll discuss advertising rates andpayment methods, and help you in anyway that we can. Any problems, just call.All adverts before our deadline please.

Deadline: Space permitting, we try to printeverything sent in, but our deadline is the10th of the month (for the January issue itis November 30th).

After that date we’re flexible but we can’tguarantee publication. Include your name,address and phone number as we do notpublish anonymous articles. If you don’twant your name published let us know.Articles may be shortened if space islimited.

Articles & Adverts by Hand:In an envelope, please to: Barton Sweets,The Square, Earls Barton (Please addressall items to ‘Barton Today’)

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Mini Music (termtime only) MethodistChurch. 10 - 11am

Line Dancing WMC9.30am - 12.00pm7.00pm - 10.00pm

Quiz Night atThe Silver BandClub

Knit & Knatter GroupThe Library4.00pm - 6.00pm

Crib TeamThe Old Swan7.00pm - 8.00pm

Weight Watchersat St John's 9.30am - 10.30am

Rhymetime withinEarls Barton Library.

Luncheon Club meet2nd and 3rd Fridayof the month at AllSaints Church Hallfrom 12 till 1.30pm

Yoga - 10.00am EBBowls & Tennis Club

Poker GameThe Old Swan7.00pm - 8.00pm

Monday (fortnightly)Chatter-tots Stay &Play St Johns Hall

EB Junior YouthClub 6.30-8pm

Hokey Cokey1.30pm -3.00pmterm time onlyAll Saints Church Hall

Line DancingWorking Mens Club9.30am - 12.00pm

TaekwondoSilver Band Club

ZumbaSilver Band Club9.30am - 10.30am

Starfruit Theatre GroupBaptist Church7.15pm - 9.00pm

Street Dance at The Silver BandClub at 6pm

ScrabbleThe Library2pm - 4pm

Puppy ClassesEB Youth Club6pm - 9pm

Weight WatchersSt John's7pm - 8pm

Whats on in January 2014

Thursday ClubThe MethodistChurch Hall 2-4pm

Bell Ringers PracticeThe All Saints 7-9pm

Youth Club 7.30pm -9.30pm age 12-16

Jog Group atThe Grange 6pm

Line DancingWorking Mens Club9.30am - 11.30am

Taekwondo at TheSilver Band Club

Yoga - St. JohnsAmbulance Hall 6.30pm

Poker GameThe Old Swan 7-8pm

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Chatter-tots Stay &Play in Earls BartonManor Road at10.00-11.30am

Parish CouncilMeeting 7.15pm

Chatter-tots Stay &Play in Earls BartonManor Road at10.00-11.30am

New Years Day

EBCC AGMInfo Pg 18

Floral Society“Over the Rainbow”Info Pg 40

All Bears @All SaintsInfo Pg 34

Accrington Stanleyat The StagInfo Pg 10

All Bears @All SaintsInfo Pg 34

Fairtrade CoffingMorning Info Pg 6

Network ArtsLynn EngleMixed MediaSeeing AnimalsInfo Pg 40

Carers CafeInfo Pg 7

My Little VintageJanuary SaleInfo Pg 19

UTTD AuditionsInfo Pg 36

Mike Leigh at TheSilver Band Club

Rachel Ball at TheSilver Band Club

Missi Mac at TheSilver Band Club

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Meet The Barton Today TeamSteve Dodds (Advertising)Steve has lived in the village for nearly 15 years with his wife Jo and two girls Sara and Alice. You may recognise him as his face is allover the village on his For Sale boards with his local business with Horts Estate Agents. Steve really is a part of the community of EarlsBarton and enjoys getting involved with local events and local charities. "I love reading the magazine every month and I'm proud to beinvolved with this fantastic village publication," says Steve.

Steve Watkins (Managing Editor)Steve is the former head teacher of the village Junior School. Born in Brixworth, his first link with Earls Barton was through his fatherwho worked in the factory at Johnsons Leather Works for over thirty years. Steve has always been a fan of house buildingprogrammes on television and eventually decided to do it for himself. Steve and his wife Viv now live in Harrowick Lane in a newhome that was completed in May 2013. He is a fan of all sports and is a Saints season ticket holder.

Andrea Nolan (Design)Andrea has lived in the village for 23 years with herhusband Tony and is a Graphic Designer working forherself and loves it. She enjoys helping the localcommunity by designing posters and baking cakes to helpsupport events. She has been an avid supporter of theEarls Barton Football Club for many years for whom herson Ben played. She champions The Cats ProtectionLeague and is a lover of all animals including the newestedition to the family Charlie the Springer.

David Rust (Finances & Articles)David is a former Army Officer and Senior Manager in theNHS. He and his wife Maureen first lived in the village in1999 before living in Cornwall and the South of France for5 years each. When planning the move back to England in2008 Earls Barton was the only place they looked at!!Now firmly settled in the village Maureen works for theMotor Neurone Disease Association in Northampton andDavid is retired but can be seen up the allotment or on thebowling green in the summer!

Simon Gidney (Features)Simon was born in London and moved to Earls Barton 13years ago. He is a marine surveyor, inspecting ships allover the world, and has been to 72 countries in his travels. He has built his own house in the village, where he lives with his wife andthree children. A very keen painter, Simon recently exhibited at the Castle in Wellingborough.

Sally Penycate (Distribution)Having worked for events management and marketing companies as well as several disability charities Sally has now returned to herfirst love of painting. She paints pieces to complement people’s interiors as well as portrait and sculptural wall art. Sally lives with herhusband Christian and two children Eva and Max in the centre of the village and enjoys being part of such a lively and friendlycommunity!

Barton Today Wins National AwardIn July last year we entered Barton Today into the National Parish MagazineAwards competition, hoping that we might get some recognition for what wethink is a great magazine. There were 710 entries from across the country. Theawards are divided up into five categories: Best DesignFocuses on any artwork within the magazine, page layout and use of graphics.Best ContentThe variety of articles, use of photos and general information included.Best EditorOrder of content, variety, accuracy and interest value.Best PrintQuality of printing and finishing of the magazine.Best Overall Magazine A general overview of all the above categories.

We were very pleased therefore to be told that not only had we come 3rd in theBest Overall category but we had also won the Best Content category. This is atremendous achievement and thanks must go particularly to the six members ofthe team who give up their time and work so hard to make sure that, come rainor shine, the magazine arrives at your home each month.


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As we look back over the past year, I am so pleased toreport that the sale of Debbie's recipe book reached anamazing £6,700. We held a special cheque handover to theChairman of VUK at the house of one of our sponsors and Iwas so pleased that we were one of the highest donationsof 2013!When I think of Debbie I am often drawn to thoughts of herin the kitchen making cakes for a party or deserts for afamily occasion and it is so fitting that the bookcelebrated this passion. We eventually sold all of the1,000 copies we printed and could have sold more I amsure. Help with the sales comes from such diverse sources. My thanks go to Jeyes, Pink Rose Beauty, Specsavers andmessrs Higgins of Wellingborough all of whom went thatextra mile in selling the books not only to members ofstaff but also to customers and friends. The New Year brings new challenges but with the help ofthe Earls Barton community and my amazing 'Earls BartonLadies' we have shown what can be done. I am so proud tohave been part of the fundraising group and I know thatDebbie would have been amazed and so genuinelypleased at what we have achieved.Thank you all

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Fairtrade Coffee Morning& Book Sale

at All Saints Church Hall, Earls BartonSat 11th January 10am - 1pm

Fairtrade cakes and fresh coffee and secondhand& new books + children’s activities

Thank you to everyone who hassupported our shop since weopened in May this year…The Christmas season has been busy of course and it hasbeen wonderful towelcome so many peopleand give lots ofopportunity to sell somany Traidcraftproducts. Special thanksto the army of volunteerswho staff the shop whichmakes it possible for us toopen 2 mornings a week,we couldn’t do it withoutyou! We’re still waiting tohear more from Malakisi (Kenya) about projects that needsupporting but hope to hear more on that soon.As I write we’ve justfinished making ourangel (using Traidcraftproducts of course!) forthe Festival of Angels atAll Saints Church inDecember. Please note, the shop willbe closed over theChristmas & new yearperiod (to give all thosevolunteers a rest!) so willreopen on January 10thjust before our first coffeemorning of the newyear….do bring alongbook donations, they aremuch appreciated!

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Ministers for January 2014Jan 5th 2014 Mrs Rachael NewmanJan 12th Mr Jonathan Thompson

(Covenant Service - Holy Communion)Jan 19th United Service - Parish Church

(Week of Prayer for Christian Unity)Jan 26th Mr Peter WhitneyFeb 2nd Rev Liz Dunning (All Age Worship)

Words from Jonathon ThompsonThe world said farewell to the great South African leader,Nelson Mandela, in December. This man helped to changehistory as he led his nation to overcome the evils of apartheid.His firm belief was that people of all faiths, colours andcreeds should be held with dignity and respect.

He was imprisoned for 27 years of his life, but despite thishe showed no bitterness towards those who held himcaptive. On the contrary, his humility and forgiveness wereseen quite clearly towards those who had mistreated him.

The beautiful rainbow nation that he loved so much wasbrought together by Mandela’s firm desire and intent to seea nation where people of all colours would live together inpeace and brotherhood. He promised a free and fair countryafter he was inaugurated as the country’s first black presidenton May 10th, 1994.

The inauguration ceremony at the Union BuildingsAmphitheatre in Pretoria, was attended by politicians anddignitaries from more than 140 countries around the world.President Mandela spoke of the human disaster of apartheid,but he also had the foresight to pay tribute to outgoingpresident de Klerk “He has made for himself a niche inhistory” he told the crowds. “He has turned out to be one ofthe greatest reformers, one of the greatest sons of SouthAfrica.”

Mandela then made this promise, “We enter into a covenantthat we shall build a society in which all South Africans, bothblack and white, will be able to walk tall, without fear in theirhearts, assured of their right to human dignity - a rainbownation at peace with itself and the world.”

President Mandela was already a hero to millions, but it wasfor his humility and forgiveness in victory that touched evenhis enemies. From the moment he was elected he made itclear that there should be no revenge against the whiteminority for the years of oppression. “ Never, never and neveragain shall it be that this beautiful land will again experiencethe oppression of one by another”, he said.

Then he spoke in AFRIKAANS, “ WAT IS VERBY”, he said,“WHAT IS PAST IS PAST”.

In that moment, the Rainbow Nation was born.

Arguably his greatest words of power and inspiration werethese: - “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to thisstruggle of the African people. I have fought against whitedomination and I have fought against black domination. I havecherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in whichall persons live together in harmony and with equalopportunities. It is an ideal, which I hope to live for. But ifneeds be, it is and ideal for which I am prepared to die.”

These words were part of Mandela’s statement at his trial inPretoria April 1964.

Words mean little without actions and if ever words werelived out in action, it was surely through Nelson Mandela’slife, work and witness. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Finally, at the start of this New Year, may you know peaceand joy in your heart, and discover those riches which moneycannot buy.

God bless and be with you always,

Jonathon Thompson.

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CARING FOR CARERS NEWS

Carers’ CaféPlease join us on Saturday 18thJanuary for a Coffee, Cakes andPampering Morning.

All carers past and present will be very welcome!

Where: All Saints Church Hall.Time: 10.30am to 12.30noon.

On offer: A chance to try out various pampering activities andproducts as well as information on other services.

There will also be some quizzes to do on the day or take home aswell as plenty of coffee and homemade cakes.

Please come along for a warm welcome and information onCARING FOR CARERS, either as recipient or a helper - an informalopportunity to find out what’s involved in receiving help orvolunteering your time and just to enjoy some time with others.

Please let us know if you would like help with transport and formore information please call Lilian Halsall 810632

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Children in Need - Buskathon updatePaul Berwyn writes...As you may know I did a 'Buskathon' for BBC Children in Need recently in the village.I would like to report that £454.50 was raised during the weekend plus £60 on-line through Facebook.During the weekend I was helped by Berta Erin, Julie Rands-Allen, Stephen Wilkins and his boys Williamand Lewis. As well as thanking my fellow musicians I would also like to thank the staff at the village Co-op store for allowing us to pitch up outside and likewise to Bharat of M&B Newsagents, Doddington Road.Most of all, thank you to all those members of the public who gave so generously throughout the weekendand helped crack the £500 target. Cheers, Paul

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We are now at the stage where Redrow has submitted asecond application on the site off Station Road(WP/2013/0600) and Bowbridge has submitted a revised, ifvery poor, traffic assessment to (WP/2013/0398). Both willrequire additional objections to be made. There are somechanges both to designs and to the details submitted insupport but essentially the outcomes will be the same inboth cases – development that we don’t want in a placewhere the community does not want it, delivered in amanner that rides roughshod over the wishes of the peopleof Earls Barton.

It is of paramount importance therefore that objections aremade to both developments from each developer basedupon planning grounds.

The current expectation for determination of theseapplications is that the Planning Committee will hear themon 22nd Jan 2014. There is likely to be a limit on thenumbers of objectors that will be allowed to speak by thechairman. It is important therefore that we try to puttogether a team of speakers that will between them coverthe whole range of points as well as making sure that thestrength of feeling of residents is clear. This needs to bedone in a non-confrontational way, however, to have themost effect.

I shall be working with the Parish Council to help co-ordinate this and we hope to be calling another publicmeeting in January to set out the agreed approach and tosee who would like to speak and on what topics. We arealso taking advice from the Irchester group on theirapproach.

Please make sure your letters are in and please look out fornotifications of a meeting in January. It may be at fairly shortnotice. The Council have indicated that objections will beaccepted right up to the day of the meeting. We will post iton Facebook and twitter as well as around the village onposters. For further info please contact me [email protected]

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Interesting snippets were revealed... Churchill didn't likeunnecessary repetitive noise, so the sentry point outside his roomswas fitted with a wooden floor to deaden the sound of bootsstamping to attention.

The talk also covered other underground facilities particularly tubestations being used as air raid shelters, with children in hammocksslung between the rails.

There will not be a meeting in January but we will be holding ourannual lunch in Jeyes at the end of the month. Our programme willrecommence on Friday 21 February when David Hudson will tellthe story of his grandfather's walk to Derbyshire in search of work.The meeting will be at the St John Ambulance building at the endof Elizabeth Way, starting at 7:30.

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I hope that everyone in the village has had a fantastic Christmasand a great start to 2014. It’s close to a year since I was elected torepresent you all on the Borough Council and it certainly has beena pleasure to do so.

There is a lot to beoptimistic in thecoming year for thevillage. At theGrange, we are finallygetting movementafter years of workwith an expansion tothe sports facilities.To ensure themaximum benefitsfor everyone we arehoping to have aCommunity Hall on site as well. Funding for all of this is comingfrom many different sources including the Parish Council, BoroughCouncil and a contribution from the proposed housingdevelopment to the North.

We also have investment coming forward for our Schools. Inconsultation with the Education Department at the County Counciland the Infant and Junior Schools, there are developing expansionproposals for the Schools to ensure that with sustainable housinggrowth, there will always be school places available to every childwithin the village. The input from the schools was vital in thisregard to ensure that the quality of education is not impacted byexpansion.

We now have an early draft for the Neighbourhood Plan. Althoughthere is still some way to go, we now have something to show forthe last two years work. I would like to thank everyone who hasbeen involved in the consultations and to James Wilson, whosehard work formulating the plan has been of enormous help to usall.

There are challenges ahead however, all the planning applicationscurrently going through the village are being looked at by theBorough’s Planning committee on the 22nd January. I will bespeaking at this meeting arguing for limited development in linewith the Neighbourhood Plan against the Southern applications andin favour of the Northern Grange site. Anyone who wishes tospeak on the night, needs to get in touch with the BoroughCouncil.

If anyone would like to get in touch with me about any of thesubjects I have mentioned or anything else, please email me [email protected] or send me a letter to 7 TownleyWay, Earls Barton, NN6 0HR.

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Another Successful Ball The 4th Annual NCTLC Trust Ball was another great success for the charity.

The glitzy occasion brought all volunteers, supporters and friends of the charitytogether again for an amazing night of great entertainment and reflection.

Each year the ball provides a great opportunity for all those involved with the charityto stop and think about why everyone helps out and does their bit for this wonderfulcause and gratitude is also shown to individuals and organisations that help thecharity.

Every year the charity makes pleas for extra help and assistance as the requests to thecharity for support and guidance is asked for more and more from families beingaffected by childhood cancer.

The ball also provides the setting for thanking people who have supported the charity foranother year and to help those in the packed function room at the Marriott Hotel, Northampton,to understand why their continuing support is so important.

It was a night of celebrating all the achievements in raising much neededfunds as well as looking back on all the events and support that has beenprovided to families which makes such a difference.

On the night awards were given to Barton Today and Delapre Golf for alltheir support.

The most prestigious award of the Owen Joseph Memorial Trophy went tothe Bold Dragon Cricket Club for raising almost £5k towards the ChristmasButlin’s Trip.

Chief Executive Officer for the Charity, Janet Walker-Smith said: “What afantastic evening had by all! Thank you to everyone who came andsupported us again.”

A very touching moment from the night was a young girl, Shannon, who iscurrently undergoing her own fight with cancer, who had her CD track ofpoetry played out to guests and as a surprise for her mum on the night.

There was also an auction and people bid generously forsports memorabilia, meals, spa treatments and golfdays, as well as buying raffle tickets.

To end with guests were entertained into the night byGroove Connection, an incredible live band with a greatvariety of music performed to suit all tastes and they gotthe dance floor bopping! This was followed by tracksbeing played into the early hours by DJS fromNorthampton’s Inspiration FM.

Janet added: “It was great to see so many happy,smiling people. The band was great. An excellent jobdone by the events team.”

Quiz Night Success A great quiz night was held in Northampton in aidof the NCTLC Trust, and the charity would like to thankeveryone who took part in the event.

Howes Pervical hosted the charity quiz night at thePicturedrome on Wednesday, December 4th and a lot of funwas had at the event all in the name of raising money fora good cause.

Victoria Mifsud, Events manager for the NC TLC Trust, said:“Wow, that is what you call a quiz night, fantastically organisedevent by a group of enthusiastic and amazing people.”

“As well as the quiz and a brilliant raffle, Howes Pervical alsosurprised us with a box of toys donated by the Disney Storewhich will be put to go use for our Butlin’s trip.”

She added: “It was a great evening with a lovely bunch ofpeople.”

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Christopher Heaton-Harris Reports...Well, a lot has happened these past few weeks and I wanted toupdate you on a couple of important issues that Earls Bartonresidents have contacted me about recently:

RURAL FAIR SHARE CAMPAIGNI appreciate local concerns that thegap in per capita settlement fundingreceived by rural areas compared tourban areas hasn’t changed in theproposed 2014-15 and 2015-16settlements. I recently received apetition signed by many local peopleon this very issue, which I presentedlast week. I have also discussed thiswith the Rt. Hon Owen PatersonMP, the Secretary of State forEnvironment, Food & Rural Affairs(pictured).

Brandon Lewis MP, the Communities and Local GovernmentMinister, has said that he is open to further discussions with rurallocal authorities to see if there is more that can be done to easeany funding disadvantage, by looking again at the distribution of thewhole funding package in future years.

The Department for Communities and Local Government is inconsultation on 2014-15 and 2015-16, so all representations onthese two years will be considered as consultation responses.

BULGARIAN & ROMANIAN IMMIGRATION A lot has been said and written in the last few weeks relating toconcerns about the influx of Bulgarian and Romanian immigrantsto the UK as of January 1st.

Unfortunately, Labour failed to implement transitional controls in2004 and Britain was the only major EU economy to be open toeconomic migration from Poland and the other accession states.As a result, 1.1 million people from these countries registered towork in the UK between 2004 and 2010. In contrast, thisGovernment has kept its promise to place maximum controls onnew countries joining the EU. When Croatia joined the EU this year,the Government imposed controls on its workers for the longestperiod possible, until 2018.

Some progress has already been made on the Government’sgeneral commitment to reduce annual net immigration from thehundreds of thousands to the tens of thousands. Net immigrationhas been cut by more than a third since 2010; the first significantfall in net immigration since the 1990s.

The Immigration Bill, currently going through the Commons, willstrengthen our enforcement powers, tighten immigration law andclamp down on individuals from overseas who abuse our publicservices. I have signed an amendment, put down as part of the Bill,to deal with the particular issue of Bulgarian and Romanianimmigration, by extending transitional controls.

PLANNING I have, yet again, submitted an objection to the newplanning proposal from Redrow Homes.

I wish you and yours a very happy and prosperous 2014.

With best wishes, Chris Heaton-Harris MP.The House of Commons, Westminster, London. SW1A 0AA.e-mail:[email protected]: @chhcalling Tel: 0207 219 7048

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Earls Barton Cricket Club AnnualGeneral Meeting The Earls Barton Cricket Club Annual General Meeting is being heldat The Grange Sports Field on Thursday 9th January 2014.19:15pm for a 19:30pm start.

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Many thanks to the Bell Ringers ofAll Saints Parish ChurchDear Barton Today

I would just like to say many thanks to the Bell Ringers of All SaintsParish Church who on Sunday the 8th December rang the bells inmemory of my mum Margaret Minney and my sister Janet Bonner.It was wonderful and well worth coming down from Scotland justto listen to.

Yours Isobel McCann

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The weekend of 7th & 8th December arrived far sooner than seemspossible when the idea of organising a Festival was first discussedin early spring as an alternative to the previously successful ChristmasTree Festival. The frequently asked question was what does an angellook like? The reply excusing the pun was “heaven knows!” Anywayfertile imaginations in Earls Barton certainly worked overtime and weended up with some truly incredible exhibits.

Always the worry was would anyone turn up to take a look? You betthey did and over the two days we had over 600 visitors and at timesthe aisles were packed and the buzz of conversation made the effortvery worthwhile. Overall we raised the magnificent total of £1,662for church funds. For all visitors who spent time trying to findRoadside Angels the clue was in the name!

Thanks as always to a dedicated band of helpers and by name I wouldlike to thank our exhibitors:

Lynda’s Hair Fashions Barbara Hooton School of DanceJeyes ChemistRoyal British LegionLee’s ButchersMidland Burmese CartersPolders Estate AgentsSaxon Pre-SchoolToby Hunt Funeral DirectorEB Millennium WIWellingborough Learning Disability GroupParish CouncilPied Piper Pre- SchoolEB Folk Dance ClubCharlotte Davies FlowersEB Bowls & Tennis ClubMy Little VintageBaptist ChurchJane’s HairdresserAll BearsWhites NurseryBarbara WrightEx-ceptionUnder The Tower Drama GroupHawkins Joinery/CVR BodyworksLynda SimmonsGuide Dogs for the BlindTraidcraftE B (Afternoon) WIHilary BaileyTrefoil GuildJAMBell RingersAnna & Dan FergusonMonday WalkersLily SmithInfants SchoolDistributed Sound & VideoSt John AmbulanceEB Museum & Historical SocietyBarton TodayGirl Guiding UKEB Mothers UnionFriends of All Saints ChurchClock Close Allotment SocietyAngel Organising CommitteeAll Saints ChoirAll Saints ServersTower Magazine

Grateful thanks to our sponsors: Mandarin House; Meraz; EB PostOffice; Denny Engineering; Pink Rose Beauty.

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Note from the Editor....The church looked wonderful with so manyinteresting creations. Well done to All Saints for organising suchan eye catching and thought provoking event, to all the contributorsfor their originality and to the much appreciated donations fromlocal businesses. If you were unable to get along to the event, weare pleased to show a selection of the angels above. We hope youenjoy them as much as the many visitors did.

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PARISH COUNCILClerk to the Council Rosemary Smart01604 812850 www.earlsbarton.gov.uk.

SPORTSAngling Club HQSilver Band Club - John Butler 01604 810073Or R. Line 812059

Badminton ClubRuth Milner 01604 812624

Bowls & Tennis ClubJ Wilkins 01604 811269

Cricket ClubRob Mair 07717 335899

Earls Barton Sports AssociationMartin Cahill 01604 457219 [email protected]

Earls Barton TennisClare Elsby 01604 810144

Earls Barton Tae Kwondo ClubTony Mawdsley 01933 676465

Earls Barton United Football ClubAnne Cleaver 01604 466366

Ladies Hockey ClubAngi Harrel 07966 440741

Short Mat Bowling ClubMargaret Barter 01604 812717

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AllBears@All SaintsSue Suter 01604 466582

Hokey Cokey ClubKerry Jones 07745 524721

Pied Piper Pre-SchoolJeanie Clarke 01604 810010 or [email protected]

RainbowsJo Streeton 07841 754924

Saxon Pre-SchoolPeta-Jayne Bettles 01604 810463or 07765 312 852 during pre-school hours

YOUTHEarls Barton Youth Club Juniors (7 - 11 years)Kirsty Austin 07796 563368

Seniors (12 - 16 years)John Simons 07736 467809 or [email protected]

Boys BrigadeMr J Thompson 01604 811958www.ebmethodistchurch.co.uk/boysbrigadeor [email protected]

BrowniesSusan Walker 01604 812335 or [email protected]

1st EB Scout Group,Townley Pack, Jubilee PackNigel Coleman 07711 562997

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GuidesJess Streeton [email protected]

RainbowsPeta Jayne Bettles 01604 810463

ScoutsDavid Dodwell: 07803 295677 or 01933666986 or email: [email protected]

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Starfruit Youth Theatre CompanyHilary Hillman 01604 810896

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St John AmbulanceCarol Coleman (Unit Manager) 01604 466230or John Mann 01933 678545

Amateur Drama: 'Under The Tower'Linda Barratt 07904 277719 or [email protected]

Earls Barton & District Historical SocietyFrank Batten 01604 810618 or [email protected].

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Floral SocietyLee Berrill Florist 01604 811905

East Midlands MonochromePhotographic GroupB. Durrant (Secretary) 01933 461597

Earls Barton MusicRichard Gardiner 01933 278359 or email:[email protected]

Trefoil GuildEvelyn Edwards 01604 810596

Line DancingKaren Haycox 07941 762416 or [email protected]

Northampton LymphomaSupport GroupMaureen Charlton 01604 810648

Royal British LegionMike Nichols 07783 516933 or 01604 810802

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Village Carnival CommitteeNina MacPherson 01604 810668 or 07884060446

Wives GroupMrs D. Thompson 01604 811958

Woman’s InstituteJennifer Flower 01604 [email protected] or ValerieBurge 01604 811454

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WORSHIPAnglican: All Saints ChurchRev. Miranda Hayes

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FIRETo book a free Home Fire Safety Check call:08003 899950

For Earls Barton Station enquiries and StationRecruitment contact Sub Officer Colin Wells07790 941281

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Dear Eric,

Every New Year’s Eve we all come up with some far-fetchedresolutions that we nearly always fail to keep. Last year, Idecided to give up smoking but by the end of the week,there I was indulging once again. My wife said she wasgoing to lose two stone and complete the Londonmarathon – in fact she put on two stone and occasionallywalks to Londis. What advice do you have?

John

Dear John,

A few years ago, on New Year’s Eve, my Hilda decided towithdraw any personal services and she has continued to stickto that resolution ever since. In 1999, I vowed never to makeany New Year resolutions as they are impossible to keep. I havenever made a resolution since! Think about it.

Good luck,

Eric

If you have any concerns or issues that you want answering, why not write to Barton Today’s veryown agony uncle. He works under the pseudonym Eric, to maintain his professional anonymity. Ericis steeped in wisdom and worldly knowledge and is very keen to provide advice and guidance to thepeople of Earls Barton to help them make those difficult decisions. Whatever your problem, don’t thinktwice about contacting Eric on [email protected]. He looks forward to hearing from you.

Dear Eric,

I have a couple of Christmas presents that I don’t really wantand I’m not sure what to do with them.

My mother in law bought me a pair of Kevin Klein boxershorts. She says they were very expensive even though shewas able to knock the price down a bit at the market stall inBenidorm. One of my work colleagues bought me a DanielO’Donnell greatest hits CD in the Secret Santa. Any adviceplease?

Thank you,

Darryl

Dear Darryl,

Just tell your mother in law that the Kevin Klein boxer shortsare just right. Unless you have an unusual relationship with her,she will never know that you don’t wear them. As for the DanielO’Donnell CD, just put it back into next year’s Secret Santa. Noone can ever remember what they sent 12 months ago. I havebeen recycling my Secret Santa presents for the past ten years.

Regards,

Eric

Dear Eric...Dear Eric...

Dear Eric,

I have just received my electricity bill. I know that energyprices seem to be rising all the time but my averagemonthly bill has risen from £60 to £890. We have had a setof Christmas tree lights for the last month and a smallglowing reindeer out the front, but it should not cost thatmuch.

Yours,

Henry

Dear Henry,

I notice that your address is West Street. I did see a rathersplendid house there which has thousands of light upon it. Doyou happen to live next door? If so, it might be worth checkingwhether your neighbour has inadvertently tapped in to yourelectricity supply.

Yours sincerely,

Eric

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Dear Eric,

We put our Christmas tree up on 12th December and it hasbeen up ever since. When should I take it down? Myhusband and I are in disagreement about this. Can you help?

Thank you,

Diane

Dear Diane,

Most people believe that it should stay up until the twelfth night,making it the 5th January. I like to keep mine up as long aspossible but my Hilda prefers for it come down sooner. In factshe has already started taking the tinsel off and it is only the 2ndJanuary. See if you can persuade your husband to keep it up abit longer.

Regards,

Eric


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Care home residents treatedto an in-house pub for XmasElderly residents at a care home in Earls Barton will be able to enjoytheir favourite tipple in the surroundings of an old fashioned pub -without leaving the front door!

The 'Resident Arms' is a small pub that has been created withinthe care home in time for Christmas. Residents will not becharged and will be able to enjoy their favourite drink in a speciallycreated pub area, kitted out with an antique bar, piano and pubfurniture and décor.

The Resident Arms will officially open its doors at 11.00amMonday 23 December 2013. We hope you can join us. PleaseRSVP.

The address is: Grangefield Care Home

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Regards, Nikul Odedra

The family of Norman Camplisson, Chris,Robert, Sarah and family would like to thankeveryone for their condolences, cards andmessages of sympathy on the sudden passingof Norman. R.I.P.

Services in January at the Baptist Church will be led by:-Sunday 5th Brian and Lesley EmersonSunday 12th Philip and Muriel JenkinsSunday 19th Brian and Lesley EmersonSunday 26th Members of the Fellowship

Wishing everyone a peaceful 2014from me and the Baptist Church

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The Feel Good FactoryHappy New Year – Happy New You?

It’s January – many of you will be feeling a little lethargic after

indulging yourself over the Christmas period, but many Earls

Barton residents are celebrating their losses, after shedding

an astounding 230 stone between them during 2013 at my

Weightwatchers meetings.

I am so very proud of all my Members! They are proof that

you can lose weight and keep it off and still enjoy life,

including tempting times like summer holidays, birthdays and

celebrations. At a time when scarcely a week goes by without

the national press running another ‘obesity epidemic’ story,

it’s great to see local people winning their weight loss

challenge.

As you can see from the photographs

taken at the start of December we have

some really successful members in the

Earls Barton meetings. (Many are still

camera shy and did not join in the photo.)

I asked all of the members present that

week to write down how they felt about

their weight loss and here are a few of their

responses;

“I have to keep making extra holes in my belt,soon I will have to buy a smaller one” –17.5lbs lighter in 3 weeks

“I feel so much more positive about what Ican achieve” – 7lbs lighter in 3 weeks

“My clothes are looser and I can now getback into my motorbike trousers – Yay!” –16lbs lighter in 9 weeks

“I cannot describe how different I feel, I haveso much more energy and confidence” –71.5lbs lighter in 10months

“I feel confident, happy and carefree” – 74.5lbs in 12 monthsand maintaining a healthy weight.

Many members report feeling more confident, having more

energy, being more flexible, looser clothes, happier in

themselves, an increase in self esteem and generally feeling

better about everything.

There is of course another, very important side to losing

weight – your Health. WeightWatchers has been working with

Primary Care Trusts around the UK for over 4 years helping

to educate people about healthier lifestyles. It isn’t just about

the food you eat, it is also about how you prepare and cook

it, as well as the portions you eat. We also encourage

everyone to be a bit more active, constantly building on their

success. It is not a faddy diet that works for a short time, it

is a change of lifestyle that you can keep up to help you lose

weight in the first place and then to keep it off for life.

I have had many members join my meetings looking to

improve their health and it is quite humbling

the difference they tell me it makes to them.

When they tell me they have had their

medication for diabetes or blood pressure

decreased it is a cause for celebration,

some members have even reported being

taken off such medication completely.

Even better news is that in January 2014 we

have introduced a new aspect to our

extremely successful ProPoints plan making

it even easier to get yourself started on the

road to success. So if you are thinking

about trying to improve your health by

shedding those extra pounds gained over

Christmas why not come along to either of

the meetings at St John Ambulance:

Tuesday 7pm or Wednesday 9.30am, and

see for yourself how the ProPoints Plan

could work for you. You’ve nothing to lose

but your unwanted pounds, and you could soon be

celebrating your successful weight loss, just like our other

members are. More from me next month, Susan Price – Your

local Triple Diamond WeightWatchers Leader.

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Carolyn Palot-Watts - Clothing Lee Berrill - FloristAdam Plater - Acorn Julia Chapman - MLV

Rosie Smart - EBPC George Blackwell - EBPCRichard Paintin - EBPC Steve Dodds - Horts

David Jeyes - Chemist Jes - The ChipperyMartin Cahill - EBPC Robert Haddon - Butchers

Carole Best - EB LibraryHelen Stanton - EBYC Ian Pinnock - EBJS

Michelle Hole - Co-opJoe Zhou - Espresso Pauline Shacklady - EBIS

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The annual Mens’ Bowls Club dinner was held in the Clubhouse onFriday 22nd November and a total of 66 attended, including the guestspeaker, Graham Carr. Richard Paintin Presided and the Master ofCeremonies was David Rust. It was an excellent night with really goodfood prepared by Sadie Wilson and her Mum.

The bar was kept busy and the stories abounded – I never knew we hadso many “great” bowlers!! The dinner over, Graham Carr entertainedthe diners with many tales of his travels around the world of football.He then asked if there were any questions and some interesting andentertaining questions were put to Graham who answered with tact anddiplomacy. There was one question in particular that Graham found hardto answer. It wasn’t that he did not know the answer – it was simplythat he (and the ensemble diners) could not understand the succinct andarticulate “Scottish” accent of our new Vice- President, Alex Ellis!! Noproblem – next year we will get an interpreter!!

The presentation of the Club’s Competition Trophies was next and NeilGould as Competition Secretary presented them – apart from the ClubChampionship Trophy and the Club Handicap Trophy which he won!!Richard Paintin the club’s president did the honours as well aspresenting David Rust with The Clubman of the Year Trophy. The full listof winners is:

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER NEIL GOULDRUNNER UP BRIAN TIPLER

HANDICAP WINNER NEIL GOULDRUNNER UP DAVE WIGLEY

SKEEL HARRISON WINNER DAMIAN WRIGHTRUNNER UP NEIL GOULD

DRAWN PAIRS WINNERS BRIAN BAILEY AND DAVE LOCKETTRUNNERS UP DAMIEN WRIGHT AND ALEX ELLIS

2 WOODS WINNER DEAN GOULDRUNNER UP DAMIEN WRIGHT

NOVICES WINNER DEAN GOULDRUNNER UP ZAC WILSON

Those of the more observant will notice that the “Goulds” won a totalof 5 trophies between them – a fantastic family effort. Special mentionmust also be made of Zac Wilson, our youngest member (aged 11) whowas the runner-up in the Novices competition – well done Zac!!


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The challenge is made up of three programmes which are designedto promote a more active lifestyle which will ultimately lead to ahealthier and more productive workforce.

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The Competition Programme is a series of inter-workplace sportingcompetitions for you to take part in which will run from 1st Apriluntil mid July. Each competition has links with either a local sportsclub or "Back2" sports programme so that you can have the optionto continue with the activity after the competition ends.

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New England Management TeamThe new England Management Team on their way to theHartlepool verses Northampton Town football match looking forthe last two slots before leaving for Brazil! No not really, just a fewfans who enjoyed a day out on the official England Coach. RogerAverill arranged the trip which was a great experience apart fromthe football which was rubbish!!

Albert Charles Leslie Johnson1943 - 2013The family of Albert (Bert)Johnson wouldlike to thank everyone for their kindnessand support during this sad time. We verymuch appreciate all your cards, donationsand prayers. We were deeply moved by thesupport we received at the church. Wewould especially like to thank Philip Jenkinsfor his moving service and to Tony HuntFuneral Services for their personal touch.

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Pied Piper Pre-SchoolHere is a picture of the children at Pied Piper proudly displaying the“Showstopper” Trophy they were awarded at this year’s EarlsBarton Village Show.

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Minutes of the Meeting held at EB Youth Club, HarrowickLane on Monday 9 December 2013

The council meets at Earls Barton Youth Club, Harrowick Lane onthe second Monday of the month at 7.15pm, except in August.Meetings are listed, three days before they take place, on thenotice board in the Square, outside Jeyes the Chemists. You arewelcome to attend and will be given an opportunity to addressthe Council.

PresentCllrs M Cahill MBE (Chair), I Abbott, K Abbott, G Blackwell, JBond, B Chapman, R Gough, M Higham, R Paintin & C Wells.

Public TimeMembers of the public attended to speak about planningapplication WP/2013/0600. Comments made were noted andtaken into account when considering the planning application.Cllr Cahill then opened the meeting by welcoming new memberCllr Ben Chapman.

194/13 Apologies for AbsenceApologies were approved from Cllrs P Morrall, on BCW business,R Page and M Perkins, unwell.

195/13 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Cllr I Abbott declared a Pecuniary Interest in agenda item 210/13.Cllr G Blackwell declared a personal interest in any discussionsrelating to David Wilson Homes.

196/13 Minutes of the Meeting of 11 November 2013It was resolved to adopt the minutes as a correct record.

197/13 David Haynes – BCW Environmental Health – DogControl Orders – EB Recreation Field Mr Haynes attended to talk about the current Dog Control Ordersin place for Earls Barton and what action can be taken to coverEarls Barton Recreation Field. Following Mr Haynes presentation,it was resolved to wait until the Anti-Social Behaviour Billbecomes law in approximately April 2014, take further advicefrom Mr Haynes as to action being taken by BCW, then reviewthe matter.

198/13 AccountsIt was resolved to pay the following accounts:

3694 Viking - Stationery £99.14

3695 JMS Home Services – Plant Memorial Tree & Erect Plaque £140.00

3696 James Wilson Associates – N/Plan Consultant £1382.01

3697 T A Greenham – VAS Maintenance £65.00

3698 Country Gardens & Ground Care – Cemetery Maintenance £570.00

3699 Country Gardens & Ground Care – Grounds Maintenance £1040.00

3700 Country Gardens & Grounds Care – War Memorial Maintenance £180.00

3701 Anglian Water – Pioneer Sports Field £100.32

3702 Anglian Water – Cemetery £15.70

3703 St John Ambulance – Attendance at Firework Display £150.00

3704 Northants CALC – Clerk Training Course £29.00

3705 Westcotec Ltd – VAS Brackets £192.00

3706 Clerk – Salary/Expenses £1151.75

3707 Senior Youth Club Leader – Salary £201.47

3708 Senior Youth Club Assistant Leader – Salary £101.64

3709 Inland Revenue – Tax/NI £342.05

Receipt - HM Revenue & Customs - Reclaim VAT 2012/13 £5562.95

199/13 Finance & Projects(a) Set Meeting Date for Grounds Maintenance Committee

Meeting – 6pm Wednesday 8 January 2014

(b) Set Meeting Date for Finance Committee Meeting – 6.30pm Wednesday 8 January 2014

200/13 Police & Community Safety(a) Crime figures & Report – The Clerk advised that 16 crimes

were reported in November. Compared to the period Apr-Nov 2012, there is a reduction on almost all offences.

(b) JAG meeting – The Clerk read out the report from the JAG meeting.

201/13 Neighbourhood Plan – update and comments /questions on Draft Neighbourhood PlanJames Wilson attended and reported that good progress is beingmade with the Draft Plan and it is expected to be ready to go outto consultation at the end of January 2014. Cllr Gough advisedthat a meeting with Nick Boles MP is being arranged for ParishCouncil’s in the area and EBPC will be able to raise the subject ofthe amount of weight emerging Neighbourhood Plans are givenin the planning process.

202/13 Review of CommitteesIt was resolved that Cllr Chapman join the Social/Housing/Planning Committee. No further amendments req.

203/13 Annual Litter Pick 2014 – proposed amendment ofdatesAs the previous approved dates fall on Easter weekend, it wasagreed to hold the Annual Litter Pick 2014 on Friday 2nd,Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May. John Simons will co-ordinatethe event.

204/13 Highways & Maintenance(a) Urban Highway Grass Mowing 2014 – it was resolved to

sign the NCC Urban Highway Grass Mowing Agreement for 2014.

(b) NCC Highway Warden Scheme – it was resolved that the Clerk take on this role.

(c) Bus Stop on High Street – due to problems being caused relating to parking and the drop kerb, the Clerk will write to NCC to ask for an advisory white line to be installed.

(d) Request for Labyrinth in Recreation Field – it was agreed that the grass labyrinth be created in the Rec from early May to late September 2014. The Clerk will discuss options for a permanent labyrinth with the organisers.

(e) NCC Highways Newsletter – held by the Clerk.

205/13 NCALC/SLCC/ACRE CorrespondenceIn addition to the items below, the PC approved the Clerk’srequest to carry out some part time work for NCALC on theirMembers Enquiry Service.

(a) Northamptonshire Larger Councils Partnership Meeting – 23 January 2014 – Chair and Clerk to attend.

(b) River Nene Catchment Plan – Clerk to ask for further information for next meeting.

206/13 Northamptonshire County Council Correspondence(a) Cllr Paul Bell, County Councillor – report – no report

received.

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207/13 Borough Council of WellingboroughCorrespondence(a) Parish Forum Update – held by Clerk – Next meeting

to be held Wed 12 March 2014

208/13 Any Other Correspondence(a) Chris Heaton-Harris Newsletter – held by the Clerk

(b) Thank you letter – Evergreens – noted.

(c) Thank you letter – EB & District Churches Together – noted.

209/13 Planning(a) Applications Received

WP/2013/0398/F – outline proposal for 39 dwellings &associated works (access & scale to be determined at thisstage) – revised traffic assessment received 27/11/13 – landto rear 1-27 Thorpe Rd – Bowbridge Land Ltd.

WP/2013/0519/F – erection of 1st floor rear extension tocreate upstairs bathroom. Internal alterations to ground floor.Amended plan – 41 North Rd – Mr R Mannion

WP/2013/0586/F – alterations & extensions - comprising 1stfloor side extension over existing garage & accommodation– 20 Mills Cl – E Bates

WP/2013/0600/OM – outline planning application (all mattersreserved except access) for up to 80 dwellings on 2.92ha ofland to the east of Station Rd & south of Allebone Rd – landbetween & to rear 145 & 153 Station Rd – J M Beatty, I SClark & Redrow Homes South Midlands

WP/2013/0603/F – erection of single storey rear extension –15 Sunnyside – D Grose

Non-material amendment to Planning Permission10/00066/EXT to amend working programme - Earls BartonQuarry, Grendon Rd

It was resolved to object to WP/2013/0398/F on the basis ofinaccuracies to the revised travel assessement (previousobjections to stand), object to WP/2013/0600/OM on thegrounds of unsustainability of the site along with highwaysand other issues, including in contradiction to emergingNeighbourhood Plan, and question why the amendment toEB Quarry application states no tree felling when some treeshave already been felled. No comments on the otherapplications.

210/13 Sports & Leisure DevelopmentBob Entwistle attended to bring the members up to date onthe ongoing project. It was noted that EB Bowls & TennisClub have expressed an interest in being involved with theproject. It was agreed that professional advice is needed togo forward with the project and a proposal to appoint Nortoftto carry out a scoping report which will be the basis of aspecification of works to go out to tender in 2014 wasapproved. It was also noted that a quote from HewitsonsSolicitors to provide legal advice for the project was abovethe £2000.00 stipulated by regulation. A proposal to suspendstanding orders and approve the appointment of Hewitsonsto carry out the necessary legal work for EBPC and EB SportsAssociation was unanimously agreed, based on the fact thatHewitsons are specialists in this field and have backgroundknowledge of the Sports Development Project. Thanks wereexpressed to Bob Entwistle for his ongoing help.

Date of Next Parish Council Meeting Monday 13 January 2014 – 7.15pm

It should be noted that these minutes are subject to theapproval of Earls Barton Parish Council

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All Saints Church DiaryJanuary 2014 Services at All Saints

There is a 9.30am Holy Communion service everyWednesday in the Lady Chapel

All Saints Dates for your DiaryWednesday 8 JanuaryMothers’ Union Communion - 2.30 pm Grangefield, Northampton Road

Communion for the less mobile.3 pm Barton Room, Parish ChurchHall. Contact Sue on 466582 for a lift

Friday 10 JanuaryAll Bears@All Saints, 2.15-3.30pm Parish Church Hall

Saturday 11 JanuaryFairtrade Coffee Morning, 10 am-1pm Parish Church Hall

Tuesday 21 JanuaryPrayer Group 2.30 pm 57 Mears Ashby Road. Contact Sue on 466582for a lift

Friday 24 JanuaryAll Bears@All Saints 2.15-3.30pm Parish Church Hall

5th January 9.30am Parish CommunionEpiphany 11.00am Together @ 11

6.00pm Evensong

8th January 3.00pm Holy Communion for the less mobile (Hall)

12th January 8.30am Holy Communion BCPBaptism of Christ 10.00am All Age Eucharist

19th January 11.00am Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service

Epiphany 2 6.00pm Holy Communion with hymns

26th January 9.30am Parish Communion Epiphany 3 11.00am Together @ 11

Aiming high, together we can fly!Christmas in school was full of wonder. The children were awe-struck as they wandered around All Saints Church during thevillage Angel Festival. Our entry looked super and we were veryproud to see it on display. This was quickly followed by ouryoungest children enthralling their parents with theirperformance of ‘Away in a Manger’. Our key stage one childrenmeanwhile were brilliantly entertaining when they sang anddanced their way through their adaptation of ‘An Out Of ThisWorld Christmas’ – what else would you expect at the end of awhole term’s learning based on aliens and outer space!

The excitement continued to build with the whole school visitingthe pantomime to see 101 Dalmatians at the Castle Theatre in Wellingborough. Thevery next day our caterers provided Christmas lunch in school which was enjoyedby everyone. A group of our children visited Grangefield residential home to spreadChristmas cheer by singing carols. This was a prelude to our whole school carolservice held at the Methodist Church on our last day of term. A big thank you goesto Nigel Bibbings for helping us to remember why Christians celebrate Christmas.Of course we also had a fantastic party day where we were entertained by Steve, amagician from the Inflatable Theatre Company; wore party hats at lunch and playedhilarious party games in class. The girls and boys were allso brilliant that Santa paid school a visit in the afternoonand left some wonderful gifts for each class.

What will 2014 hold for us all at school I wonder? Frost,snow and ice will bring its own challenges andexcitement no doubt. Through it all we know that qualitylearning for all our children will continue no matter what.Teachers have been extremely busy planning an excitingcurriculum to take us through spring. Our foundationstage will be focussing on ‘Toys’ and key stage onechildren will be hooked into learning through theoverarching theme of ‘Fire and Ice’, both very apt in thepost-Christmas period. There will be a few WOWsplanned in to keep the curriculum alive too including a visitfrom our Off the Page friends once we get to ‘The GreatFire of London’. Children will also be getting into the beat when they take part inAfrican drumming. In amongst all this we’ll welcome back our ‘Blokes with Books atBarton’ – a chance for Dads and Grandads to come into school and read to thechildren.

Thinking of the future, do you have a stash of 2p coins in the house? We would bevery grateful for donations in time for our traditional ‘2p trail’ fundraiser in March!

A Happy New Year to you from all here at the Infant School!

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Christmas RaffleWe wish to thank everybody who both bought and soldraffle tickets for this much needed fund raiser. Antony ourchairman was the highest individual seller, selling 540 booksof raffle tickets but whether you sold 1 book or 100 andwhether you bought 1 ticket or 100 every contribution isgreatly appreciated.

Dads Christmas CupThe Northamptonshire football association are running atournament in Mid-December and our team include ChrisBoughton, Shad Hester, Keith Lawrence, Simon Gorton, SteveBiggs, Cliff Elliott, Scott Bromwich, Phil Cole, Kirk Thompsonand Daren Bryan. So good luck to them.

Old Un’s GameOn New Years Eve there will be an old un’s game up theGrange ko 10-30. All welcome and anybody wishing to playcontact Mick McGuckin on 07876 778872

David Wilson Homes planning permissionThis along with other developments go before planning on22nd January and that will be the opportunity for EarlsBarton to voice its opinion. Anne and Antony have attended manymeetings ensuring that if the David Wison’s proposals go throughthen sport in the village will receive the best possible deal. Atpresent we have been offered 6ha of freehold land and a lumpsum of £500,000 towards changing rooms and training areas.David Wilson will also level the ground and form the playingsurfaces. This contribution is not only for football and cricket butalso has the aim to try and incorporate other village sports. EarlsBarton Football Club are still pushing to increase the land byanother acre and believe the financial contribution from DavidWilson’s needs to be increased to cover changing room andparking costs. We have pushed the Parish Council’s negotiatingteam to apply pressure the house builder to gain an uplift.

Pioneer Ground negotiationsAntony and the Parish Council are in negotiations with Hansons tosecure a new 5 year lease for the football pitches. As the present licence is running out, and the Football Club wish theParish Council to secure a new licence with an increased break clause from 6 months to 1 year due to FA regulations,Hansons have proposed a new 5 year lease with the 1 year break clause however at present the new terms areunacceptable and we are trying to resolve the differences. The football club’s contribution to securing the new lease is£625.

Charter Standard Community StatusOur application to retain the highest possible FA status within grassroots football has been submitted and we await theresult. For the club to remain a Charter Standard Community Club is vital and there are financial, assistance andprestige benefits to keeping this level of status. A lot of hard work goes into this yearly health check and the clubmaintaining the correct level of coaching and administrative support.

New Under 7’sFor the first time the Under7’s will enter the Weetabix Youth football organised friendly matches. A grant of £250 hasbeen received from the Northamptonshire Football Association to provide balls and kit. Normally we do not enter thisform of football until under 8’s but we are trialling it for the second half of the season. Good luck and best wishes andremember they are 6-7 years old it is fun and technical development foremost as it is with most youth and mini soccerfootball.

Line marking for 10 years. An award was handed out to Dougie who marks out the pitches at the Pioneer for us on completing 10 years ofpainting straight lines.

This just leaves us to say a BIG THANK YOU, to everybody associated with the club and we hope you have a fantasticChristmas and a successful new year.

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UNDER THE TOWER DRAMA Earls Barton’s drama group for over 40 years and a NODA award winning society

UTTD is very pleased to announce its new production:

*Starring now in the Church Hall*

“NEW CURTAINS”UTTD is so pleased to say that at last, after quite a while of saving up for them, the group has been able topurchase new curtains for the stage in the church hall and also matching curtains at the windows. The

curtains are a beautiful, warm raspberry colour and there are also black curtains to pull across part way backon the stage and more black curtains for the sides.

For over 40 years UTTD has used the hall (and also the Church in days gone by) for their productionsand by buying the curtains this is a way for UTTD to say thank you to the people of Earls Barton for their

continued support of our little group.

Our last play, in November, was three one act comedies and everyone seemed to enjoy them and theycertainly produced lots of laughter. We were very pleased to welcome a number of new participants both

taking part in the plays and helping in one way or another and we are now looking forward to our next show inMarch. It is intended that we put on two one act plays with a fish and chip supper but it is early days and

things may change, so watch this space.

THE AUDITION IS ON SUNDAY JANUARY 5th 2014 in the Church Hall at 7.30pm.

For more information about our group and the forthcoming show, call either 01604 810802 or 10604 810665or e-mail: [email protected]

If you use the hall do remember that the curtains are the property of Under The Tower Drama and whilst UTTDis very happy for other groups and organisations to benefit from them, we do ask that you treat them with

care, please. Hopefully they will enhance the hall for many years to come. Linda.

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The Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal 2013Despite all the tightening of the purse strings in the current economic climate people have still foundsomething to put in the collecting boxes. The total amount raised to date stands at £6574.00

Everyone has been as welcoming and as supportive as they have in previous yearsand I have yet to spot anyone crossing the road to avoid me! I am constantlyamazed by the willingness to help the appeal and this in turn increases myenthusiasm for this very worthy cause. Very many thanks to everyone,local businesses and organisations, my colleagues in the Legion, our volunteerhelpers and last, but not least, those who put their hands in their pockets,purses and wallets!

Thank you on behalf of those who will now benefit from your support.

Mike NicholsPoppy Appeal OrganiserRoyal British LegionEarls Barton

07783-516933 or [email protected]


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Ahoy! It’s time to welcome the great Oddsocks Company back toThe Castle! This company always brings a good show and again thistime looks no different.

Treasure Island - Wednesday 8th January 7:30pm.Oddsocks return with their fabulous family adventure TreasureIsland and set course to bring you a treasure chest of delights. Livemusic, hilarious characters and breath-taking fight scenes allcombine to make a memorable experience for the whole family toenjoy. Join young Jim Hawkins on the treasure hunt of a lifetimeas he steers a course through pugnacious pirates, bonkersshipmates and the greatest character villain in literature - LongJohn Silver! The original wooden-legged Jack Sparrow. Searchingfor Treasure has never been so much fun! So come aboard mehearties and join us for a jolly old jaunt on the high seas with a castand crew that will have you rolling in the aisles, singing in yourseats and buckling your swash for more.

Time to now go back in time for a show that comes every year andseems to be getting more popular with every visit. MagnificentMusic Hall Matinee - Wednesday 22nd January 2:30pmThe Paper Moon Theatre Company once again has the honour topresent by ‘overwhelming-demand’ The Magnificent Music HallMatinee. This glittering galaxy of stars from BBC TV’s The GoodOld Dayswill delight and entertain with songs, laughter, dance andmagic portraying with great wit and warmth this truly golden era.With 2014 being a special centenary year this talented cast willfeature a commemorative selection of the great songs which ‘keptthe home fires burning’. Unmissable!

I know a number of you love this show and this year it soundsamazing for this very special year.

Next we have a show for all QUEEN music fans! A show that willtake you back in time to some of the UKs greatest hits!

Magic -A king of Queen - Friday 31stJanuary 7:30pm Magic, the first and stillthe best tribute to Queen, perform all ofQueen’s greatest hits plus some you may nothave heard for a while, in their latest show for2014. Performing completely live with fivevocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic RogerBrown, Magic can recreate all the complex harmonies that areQueen’s trademark recording sound. This, along with two guitars,bass, drums and the brilliant piano and keyboard skills of DaveChapman, produces a sound that is second to none. While notattempting to emulate Queen visually, Magic creates all theexcitement of a Queen live show - not to be missed. If you are aQueen fan that is a show not to be missed!

Now its time for a little bit of comedy and laughter in the shape ofthe very funny Alex Horne. “A beguiling blend of the smart and thestupid. . . a real delight” The Sunday Times. Alex Horne: Lies -Saturday 1st February 8pm The 30 year old multi-Bafta award-winning stand up and platinum-selling R&B artist Alex Horne isback with an hour of observations, impressions and lies. Bestknown for mindblowing Powerpoint or live music, this show hasneither; just Alex, a panda, some jokes and some lies. Although oneof those may also be a lie. Or a joke. Either way, it’ll be funny.Honest.

I hope you enjoyed our little tease for what’s coming to The Castlein January. Remember more shows and info can be found on thewebsite www.thecastle.org.uk

Next month we will be looking at another one of our great theatresin more detail!

See you next time. GLJ

Your host:Gary Johnson

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a brilliant Christmas and New Year! It’s a funny time of year in the theatre worldwith many theatre still running with a Christmas show you still have a final chance to see SleepingBeauty and the Wind in the Willows at Northampton. This month we are taking a closer look atwhat The Castle has on offer for us to enjoy! .

Pupdate...Tasmin spent a few hours at the NEC for the Good Food Show,helping to promote Guide Dogs. She was the youngest pupthere, and although to us she looks quite a big girlie now, nextto the working dogs she looked really small. She basked in allthe fuss and attention she received, and stayed very calm witheveryone. She picked up some cookery tips from Phil Vickery,

and met the Hairy Bikersand Aled Jones.

We were based next tothe Hardy's stand too, soI had fun sampling thewine which was kindlybeing brought to me.

As I was getting thirstywith all the talking about Guide dogs and puppy walking while helping people into theirblindfolds before they went into the sensory tunnel. We took Tasmin to the village school inMears Ashby, where children were doing a blindfolded walk. They were taking it in turns tobe blindfolded, while another child guided them around the field. They managed very well,Gary had a turn at being blindfolded, with one of the children guiding him. He said he hadn'tgot a clue where he was going, but the little girl kept him safe. She has also started wearingher coat (as you can see in the photo of her visiting the Festival of Angels), doesn't she lookgrown up!

Tasmin also went to a Lace Fair at Solihull with us. She did a grand job of keeping Gary busywhile I spent money....... isn't she good. May we wish you all a Happy New Year, and we lookforward to sharing news of our Guide Dog pups if you are still wanting to hear about them.


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Earls BartonBonfire Night

Friday 1st November 2pm - a load of combustibles arrive from Homepack. We immediately started to build the bonfire.This year we had three extra willing helpers and by dusk the fire was half built.

Saturday 2nd November 8am with our helpers the fire was completed at 11am when we all settled down to eat baconrolls cooked on an open fire.

We then started to prepare the launch sites. Later on the lads from Whites Nursery brought us a large load of woodand with their machine put it straight onto the top of the fire saving us a lot of time (thanks lads). Safety netting waserected and the field was ready for the evening’s entertainment.

Stan Bond provided hot food and drink, plus rides for the children; he also lit up the lane (thanks Stan).

This year we were sorry to say that the torch lit procession had to be abandoned due to high winds making itimpossible to light the torches. We only had one guy this year called 'Michael Miles' by Holly and Charlie Marlow, sothey share the £10 prize money kindly donated this year by Mick Higham (thanks Mick).

The fire was lit at approximately 7pm and when it had burnt down the firework display commenced with the firing ofan 85 mm mine, luckily by this time the wind had died down a little.

Thanks to Mick, Mathew, Katie, Geof, Hazel and Jen, my helpers on the night and also to Marg, who provided us with anice hot supper.

I hope everyone enjoyed the evening, especially those who broke through the fence and the ones who stayed in theroad to watch the event avoiding the entrance fee!

Hope to see you all again next year when the display will be on Saturday 1st November.

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Earls BartonFloral Society16th January 2014

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We thought that “FAST Food” was what you ate in lent; A“Big mACk” was an oversized raincoat and “CRumPeT” waswhat we ate for tea!

in our day “gRASS” was mown,“PoT” was something youcooked in and a “JoinT”was cooked on a sunday!

We are todays senior citizens;a hardy bunch when youthink how the world haschanged.

Network ArtsNetwork Arts is an association of artists living in and aroundNorthamptonshire. Annual membership is £15 and we holdworkshops throughout the year. Come join us!www.networkarts.co.uk

Workshops are held 10am to 4pm at the Village Hall, PoundLane, Moulton, NN3 7SD. The cost is Members £20, Non-members £30

Jan 11 - Lynn Engle - Mixed Media - Seeing Animals

Feb 8 - Catherine Staveley - W’colourPutting figures into paintings

March 8 - Claire Warner - Oils - Wet in wet

April 12 - Carol Hill - Watercolour - Tones in the landscape

May 10 - 9.30am AGM followed by: Robert Newcombe - Pen & Wash - Impressionistic line and wash

Jun 14 - Adrian Clamp - oils - Portraiture

Aug 9 - James Wright - Mono & Lino Prints - Still Life

Sept 13 - Mo Teeuw - Acrylics - Beach Scenes

Oct 11 - Penny German - Oils - Still Life

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