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September 2018 Page

News for a living community

Produced by the Churches in Wolston

September 2018 45p

The Magazine for the Parish of Wolston, Brandon and Bretford

Swan cob. Photo by Sarah Lines

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PARISH INFORMATION

Please email or telephone the appropriate Church Office regarding weddings, baptisms, funerals, home communion etc.

St Margaret’s Contacts:

Church office: at the Baptist Church (use the side door, go upstairs) Open: Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Tel & Email: (024) 7654 2722 [email protected] Website: www.wolston.org

Vicar of Wolston Rev. Kevin Flanagan The Vicarage, Brook St 7654 0778

Churchwardens Josie Gadsby 24 Warwick Rd 7654 3485 Mike Burdett 53 Avondale Rd, Brandon 7654 4274

Church secretaries Juliet Carter Monday to Wednesday 7654 2722 in Church Office Jayne Hayward Thursday and Friday

Baptist Church Contacts:

Church office: contact the Minister or Secretary (see below)

Minister Rev. Neil Moore-Smith 6 Willowbrook Road 7654 1884

Secretary/Treasurer Sue Newnham 32 Juliet Drive, Rugby 01788 330968

Deacons Jacqui Wells 32 School Street 7654 1423

Kath Halfpenny 20 Abbots Walk 7704 8410

Details of CHURCH SERVICES can be found on the centre pages of the magazine.

Smaller groups, often meeting in homes, are always welcoming new members.

Please phone either of the churches for details.

Do you have something that others would want to know about? There’s no charge to individuals or local non-profit organisations.

The next issue of the Avon Grapevine will be for October. The deadline for sub-missions is Monday September 17th. Email the editors, Brenda and Juliet, at

[email protected] or tel (024) 7654 2722

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Kevin Flanagan writes...

This hot weather is throwing up some very interesting things. As a Rector / Vicar of two very different churches, I go to one and I’m asked why I’m not praying harder for rain, the other one, I have the sun wor-shippers asking me to pray that it continues.

Sometimes you just can’t win!

But there is no doubt that the weather as I write this in August is having a serious effect, and not just on us.

This morning our dog was caught with a baby hedgehog, or hoglet, in its mouth.

Thankfully he was persuaded to drop it before any harm seemed to be done, but we did wonder how such a tiny thing was alone, and in the open, at eight o’clock in the morning?

It seems that lack of water and food, (hard ground can make it difficult for hedgehogs to obtain much of their natural diet of slugs, worms etc.) means that some mothers are forced to abandon their young early.

We managed to put it in a box, and a lady from the Hedgehog rescue society came and took it off our hands.

A few hours later we had a phone call, the hoglet was very young with its eyes just opening, but it seemed to be doing OK, despite its scary experi-ence with the dog.

Being a she they have christened it ‘Geraldine’, what else could you call a hedgehog from a vicarage garden!

They will care for it now until it is able to be released back into the wild.

As Christians we believe that we have a responsibility to look after the world that God has made, when we hear of global warming, the seas full of plastics etc it can all seem just too much.

But we can all do our small part, whether it is rescuing a Geraldine or

simply using less plastic (and kicking up a fuss when our local shop

plastic wraps everything), we can make a difference for our children and

our grandchildren.


NEWS From Wolston Parish Council

At the August Parish Council meeting there was a varied agenda and interesting updates on the progress report.

Some people may not know that sited on Dyers Lane recreation

ground, near the pedestrian entrance, is the Gas House, a

facility which was originally moved from next to the old Derry bus

shelter. Transco paid rent arrears to the Parish Council in 1999,

and a 25-year lease was agreed with rent reviews due every 5

years. The amount paid as rent for having the facility on Parish

Council owned land has increased over the years and Cadent,

who have replaced Transco, have agreed to the Clerk’s request

to review the rent figure to ensure it is in line with current rent

prices.

Following a request for a safety rail near the Baptist Chapel bus

shelter, County Highways at Warwickshire County Council was

approached by the Clerk. Having checked injury accident rec-

ords for this stretch of School Street, WCC have suggested that

it is highly unlikely that they would introduce pedestrian guard

railing as it would restrict the footpath available to pedestrians,

especially parents with children or mobility scooter users.

WCC have agreed to look at the road markings around the

village to ensure that they are still legible - including the zig-zag

lines for the pedestrian crossing, lined parking bays on the

bridge near the chip shop, and markings on Lammas Court.

Although there is an excellent indoor bowls facility provided at

the Village Hall, one afternoon per week, the idea of provision of

an outdoor Bowls area had been put forward as an agenda item.

The Clerk had obtained some details from Dales Sport Services

and, following discussion of possible locations within the village

and potential costs, a working group of Councillors was set up to

come back to the Parish Council with suggestions and ideas for

how it might be possible to take it forward. Residents who would

be interested in outdoor bowls in the village should initially

contact the Clerk,at the Parish Office.


There was positive feedback on the first Summer Holiday Play Scheme event. The Play Ranger had been brilliant not only with the 4-12 year olds but had also got all the parents/grandparents involved as well. A request, from two members of the public, to establish an over-18s football team on the Dyer’s Lane recreation ground, was met with genuine support from Councillors. Another positive issue on the recreation ground is the impact of the new play equipment, which is being well used. The ‘snagging’ work undertaken by Sovereign, has been completed and as usual the new equipment will be included in the annual inspection of the Parish Council’s play facilities. This Health and Safety record will support equipment checks which the Lengthsman regularly does. In advance of the centenary marking the end of the Great War, Boden and Ward will be undertaking the cleaning of the War Memorial in the next few weeks. There will also be a new bench installed to commemorate the centenary and to give villagers the chance to sit and reflect on the sacrifice of those whose names are recorded on the memorial, and their families.

The Wolston Youth Project, based at the Leisure and Community Centre, is open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, during term time. The club provides a range of activities such as pool, table tennis, table football, table-top activities such as art and crafts, traditional games, cake and biscuit decoration, plus football on the all-weather pitch. Specific work is completed ad-dressing the needs of the young people to enhance their knowledge and awareness of substance misuse (drugs and alco-hol) with the aim of keeping them safe and enhancing their social skills. Our thanks to Carl, Alan, Louise, Laurence and Isobel, who should be proud of the comments received from young people who have attended the club. “Friends and I heard good things about the club”, “love it”, “love youth club and always will”, “cool” “fantastic staff”, “great”, “awesome”, ”excellent 10/10”, “love it”.

We hope that this brief snapshot will be of interest to you all.

Tim Harvey-Smith Chairman


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“Rosedale”, (“The Old Doctors’

House” Wolston)

Lived in by generations of Wolston doctors, this house has been lovingly restored over many years by Anne and Ray Williams.

Many interesting items have been found during restoration including “Completely Easy” a book of biblical texts found under the attic floor with the name Sarah and the date 1789 written on it.

This and the architectural features; tall chimneys, the beautifully propor-tioned rooms with their fireplaces, wide and elegant doors and windows suggest the house was built in the Georgian period, in around 1767. The Bell-Push system, by which servants could be summoned to any room, was carefully hidden in walls and under floors, where it remains. Typical of those days, the servants’ working and living quarters were less decorative!

The Herne family resided there from 1767 to the mid 1840’s. The female members were always recorded as the property owners, but the men were landed gentry and described as “Gentlemen “ in documents of the day. The last Herne died in 1844.

The first resident recorded in the Census was William Ashwell, a solicitor, in the 1850s. Followed by Dr Blanchard 1861, Dr Torrance 1871, Dr Thompson 1881, Dr Wilson 1891, Dr Heffernan 1901, (a keen cricketer and amateur dramatic actor), Dr Richardson 1911 who treated Tom Everton (a local carrier from Brandon). Tom was run over by his own cart when his horse had been alarmed by boys, on a visit to Coventry, who had thrown orange peel at it. Dr Richardson was sadly killed at the front line in 1914.

The Equity Lodge of Oddfellows whereby village men (only) could pay for tokens to be redeemed in a medical emergency was set up in early 1900s, prior to the NHS, with the help of the local doctor. People would donate tokens where people in need had none.

The local hunt met here in the yard next to the Coach House.

Local hearsay has it that Churchill once visited Rosedale as one doctor’s guest.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN FULL ON C.D. (37 PAGES) FROM

JEFF 024 76544109 £3.50


AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION

13 OCTOBER, 2018

VIEWING FROM 12.00 P.M

If you are an amateur photographer or someone that just enjoys taking photo-graphs, have a look, this may interest you. There will be a category that suits. Everyone young and old. Anyone can enter. Categories: Children --- Open, Adults --- Food --- People --- Pink (the colour) --- Black & White ----- Open

All photos submitted to be size A5 – A4 and mounted onto thin card. Your name, contact details, age group and photo category should be written clearly on back of each photo. No text please on the front of the photo. There will be a charge of £1.00 for each adult entry and 50p. for each child entry.

Entries can be submitted to the Baptist Church, Wolston, on Thursday, 11 October, 2018, between 4.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.

All photographs will be exhibited in the Village Hall, Wolston, on Saturday, 13 October, 2018, from 12 noon until 3.00 p.m. Refreshments will be on sale dur-ing this time. Winners will be announced at approx.. 3.00 p.m. Cash will be awarded for the first prize in each category.

Age Groups Ages 4yrs – 10 yrs,Ages 11yrs – 16yrs Adults For further details

see the posters or contact Jean Morgan Tel. No. 02476543787 or go to

www.facebook.com./wiwolston or ww.wolstonvillage.co.uk.

Heather Wiggins - 11/6/34 - 30/7/18 aged 84 Heather sadly passed away peacefully on 30 July 2018 after a sudden ill-ness. Louise, Jay and family would like to thank all Heather's close friends for all their messages of support and love over this difficult time and for all their help and support over the past few years. Heather was a very well respected and much loved part of the community and will be sadly missed by all who were priv-ileged to know her. Thank you to you all.

CHARITY QUIZ

July’s quiz raised £175 for an ex local lady who is suffering from terminal

cancer. We raised the money to help her make some memories with her young

children by taking them to Disney Land Paris. The next quiz will be on

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15th at 8pm at The Rose & Crown, Wolston. Many

thanks. Ian.

http://www.facebook.com./wiwolston


Brandon Ladies enjoying the sunshine at their annual strawberry tea.

Brandon Ladies meet informally for tea and chat plus organising walks, occasional lunches and theatre trips. If you are interested contact Ann on 02476540617.


Luncheon Club for the over 50’s

Wolston Leisure and Community Centre

Monday 17th September

12.30 - 3.30 pm

Book early to avoid disappointment Telephone: (024) 7654 1212

Over 50? Join us on Thursday afternoons for card games and Scrabble.

Refreshments provided.

Every Thursday afternoon from 2.30 in the lounge of the Baptist Church

(use side door).

FOCUS

Wolston Knitting and Craft Group Second and Fourth Thursdays 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

( 13th & 27th September)

in the lounge at the Baptist Church (use the side door)

Come and learn to knit (needles and wool available) or show off your skills with any needle or other craft.

Beginners and experienced knitters/crocheters - all welcome

Do it for yourself, for others, or for charity

Tea, coffee and biscuits available, so knit, natter and nosh!

Oasis Coffee Morning Quality (but inexpensive) coffee and tea in a pleasant

setting. The place to be on a Monday morning!

Browse the stalls and enjoy the conversation.

At the Baptist Church on Main Street from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

each Monday. Everyone welcome.


Men’s Breakfast Meeting

Third Saturday of the month at 9.00 am St Margaret’s Church Rooms, Wolston

On the 21st July the Arise Men's Breakfast group met with 20 men coming together for a fine cooked breakfast and to share

each other's company.

Gordon Yates spoke about “Lend With Care” part of CARE International. Lend With

Care enables entrepreneurs in poor countries to obtain “start up” loans for small business enterprises. Lend With Care puts information about the entrepreneurs and their business idea on their website and people who want to support contribute the money through the website, starting at £15, which is then lent to the people in the poor countries to invest in their business. The small donors get their loan repaid over time and are then free to re-invest that loan in a new project or take back the cash. There is no limit to the number of projects you could support in this way and the percentage of successful projects is very high. For more details go to lendwithcare.org Those present were so impressed with the scheme that it could be offered as one of our charities next year.

The next meeting will be on Saturday 15th September at the usual time of 9.00

a.m. when the speaker will be Dr. Renol Koshy, a surgeon from University Hospital

near Wolston who will be talking about his work there. We will be having our usual

full cooked breakfast, with cereal, tea & coffee for £2.50. Everyone is very welcome

to join us for food and friendship. Please contact Peter Bridges on 02476543410 if

you wish to come (so we can get enough food).

The Brandon Club Social Club & Community

Organisation

Main St, Brandon, CV8 3HW • (024) 7654 2260

Please pop in or call Kim, our stewardess, for more info.

Opening hours: Mon to Thurs 5 - 11pm • Friday 1 - 11pm

Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 11pm

8th September we have Andy McGowan returning by popular demand. His one man show of music and comedy is unmissable. Half singing, half stand up as (Mrs Brown's boys). Tickets £5pp Adults only. Sunday 2nd 16th and 30th quiz and bingo.8pm start. Tuesday 25th 12-4 Macmillan coffee fundraiser.

Check our Facebook page for upcoming events:

www.facebook.com/brandonclub

http://lendwithcare.org/


First Sunday every month in Church Rooms @ St. Margaret’s Wolston

4—6pm

Fun Family Food

Activities Craft

Games Songs Stories

No charge

We’re on Face Book search for Wolston Messy Church

Contact—[email protected]

Wolston Baptist Church

For Parents/Carers and Toddlers

2.00 - 3.00 Every Friday during school term-time

Contact Jacqui on 02476 541423 or

[email protected]


A big thank you to everyone who attended the allotment association barbecue, due to the first rainfall in nearly two months, the barbecue set for the 28th July had to be postponed until the following Saturday, 4th August, but typical of the village of Wolston, the turnout was first class, as was the weather. The next social event will be a skittles evening at the Brandon club on Friday 14th Sep-tember, tickets are £7-50 ,which includes a fish and chips supper. Tickets are available from the allotment trading shed ,or ring 07826164389

Wolston Manor Spinney – Wolston Conservation Group

Our working party dates for September are: Saturday 8th

and Saturday 22rd

September

If you would like to get involved, our working parties are from 10-12.30 with a break for coffee and biscuits/cake.

For more information please contact Caroline Payne

7654 2626 or Email: [email protected]

Dunsmore Living Landscape events.

They are all free and bookable via www.exploredunsmore.org Small Mammal Ecology and Owl Pellets 4th October - 08.30-15.00 Coombe Country Park. Join us to see what we have found in our humane small mammal traps set in the park. After emptying the traps, there will be a talk about small mammal ecology, habitat and habitat management. In the afternoon, there will be a chance to dissect owl pellets and have a go at identifying the bones you find. Amazing Ancient Trees 6th-7th October - 10.00-15.00 Coombe Country Park and Ryton Organic Gardens. Join us to meet some amazing ancient trees in Coombe Country Park and collect acorns from the majestic veteran oaks there. We will then travel to Ryton Organic Gardens to pot up our acorns and learn all about how seeds become trees. You can take your own potted veteran acorn away to grow at home! Please bring your own picnic to enjoy in the beautiful grounds of Ryton Organic Gardens.

Archaeology - Lidar Workshop. 30th October Brandon Marsh (TBC) Archaeologists are using Lidar data to find previously unknown archaeological sites. Bryn Gethin, who has discovered numerous new sites including forts on Hadrian's wall, will be hosting a session on how you can do this for your-self.

mailto:[email protected]



Wolston WI News

Analize Jones gave us a very interesting talk about her native Phllipines begin-ning with a few facts about the geography of the islands, their industries which lead to the main part of the talk about how the handbags she was selling were made. She had brought with her a good selection of handbags which of course members enjoyed looking at and buying. It was interesting to see slides of the way the bags are made and how the local people created ways to make the work easier. Even so each stage is done by different people and it can take two weeks to complete a bag. She also showed us a garment made from the leaves of the pineapple plant which looked very delicate, but she said was very durable.

We took advantage of the lovely warm weather and enjoyed a Pimms evening in the garden of the Rose and Crown. We were provided with a lovely supply of fresh fruit to enjoy with our Pimms. The blackberries were especially big and juicy.

A good number of our members joined other members of the County for a trip to Lincoln. We were dropped off at the Cathedral where we were welcomed with a refreshing drink and a locally made shortbread biscuit. It was inspiring to hear nearly 900 ladies singing Jerusalem. We were happy to endorse the thanks given to the various people who had arranged the day especially the people at Johnson’s Coaches who had provided all the coaches and made the arrange-ments at Lincoln. The weather was perfect and there was time to take advantage of the free guided tours of the Cathedral, explore the castle, enjoy a meal and of course the shops.

Unfortunately, the speaker scheduled for our meeting on 13 September had to

cancel but we are very lucky as Paul Rogers has agreed to give us a talk about

taking a good photograph. We are hoping it will inspire members to get snap-

ping for the Photo Competition on 13 October 2018. (Entries accepted at the

Baptist Chapel between 4.00 p.m. and 7 p.m. on 11 October 2018.) Look out

for posters around the village, the village websiste and village facebook for

further details. Why not come along as a visitor it might inspire you to enter the

competition. Wolston W.I. always welcomes visitors.

Jean Morgan

New members are always welcome at our meetings every 2nd

Thursday of the month at 8pm in the Village Hall. For more details please contact the Secretary, Linda Rainey on 7654 2547.


St Margaret’s Church, Wolston

We’re Rebooting the Footstep Appeal Now that we have had confirmation that we can go ahead with the floor refurbish-

ment, we are going at quick march pace to raise the funds to get the job done.

Can you step in to help?

Footsteps are £10 each and would make original gifts for those who have every-thing. You could buy for yourself, in memory of a loved one, or as a Birthday,

Christmas, Baptism, Confirmation or birth present.

All names will be recorded in a dedicated book and certificates will be issued to individuals. ‘In memory/dedication’ certificates will be given to the purchaser.

Forms are available from the Church Office and the following Church members; Ann Cartwright and Chris Carter

WOLSTON SURGERY

Flu Vaccines CLINICS NOW AVAILABLE

Are you in any of the following categories? If so, call now to book into one of the clinics being held from September 2018 if you are unsure we will be able to check for you. If you are aged 65 years or over, or suffer from chronic disease (such as heart, lung, liver, kidney or neurological disease), have diabetes, a weak immune system or if you are pregnant then you are entitled to the flu vaccination. Those living in long-stay residential homes or carers should also receive a flu vaccination.

OPEN CHURCH AT ST MARGARET’S WOLSTON

The Church will be open on weekday afternoons between 2.00pm and 4.00 pm from 1st April to the last Friday in September. Please do feel free to drop in and have a look around our lovely church or simply spend a little time in quiet. There will be a volunteer steward to welcome you and show you around. If you wish to bring a party to the church please contact the church office on 02476 542722, also if you wish to visit at any other time.


WOLSTON BAPTIST CHURCH.

FLOWER FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE HARVEST

FRIDAY 21st

SEPT & SATURDAY 22nd

SEPT

10.30am to 4.30pm.

HARVEST CELEBRATION SUNDAY, 23

rd SEPTEMBER.

COME & CELEBRATE WITH US!

ALL WELCOME & REFRESHMENTS TO ENJOY.

SPECIAL SATURDAY SALE On Saturday 6

th October there will be a coffee morning and sale of sec-

ond-hand books, CD’s, DVD’s, bric-a-brac and other ‘must-have’s in Church

Lawford Village Hall. Proceeds in aid of St. Peter’s Church Maintenance Fund.

Family Announcements

Marriage

3rd August Jennifer Ruth Bradford and Christopher Paul Sorbie

Please put the date in your diaries and come along between 10.00 and

12.00 to browse and socialise. For further information ring 02476 542007.


Sat 29th Sep-

tember

A group for Dads and all male carers with their children from 0

to school Yr 6. Loads of activi-ties, from bouncy castle, baby toys, table tennis table and lots more. Bacon butties and drinks on supply. Come and relax with your kids. At St Margaret’s Church Rooms 9.30 – 11.30 on the last Sat-urday morning of each month in term time

Every Friday 7.00– 8.30

TNT A brand new action packed group for Years 7 & 8

The group with

lots of spark

A fun fortnightly on Thursdays 6.00-7.00 Sept 13th & 27th

For children in Key Stage 2

Both venues St Margaret’s church rooms

Contact Jayne Flanagan 07786 343344

TABLE TOP SALE:

Benn Hall, Newbold Rd,

Rugby. Sunday 18th. Nov.

10 – 12pm. Admission 50p.

Free parking. Refreshments.

Tables £10. Call 07771874128.

Proceeds for Extra Mile

Note from Adam Holland We finished our Pennine Way walk on July 25th - thank you to all who sponsored us. More details and to receive updates on our progress please like our Facebook blog Please sponsor us here @PennineWay20

https://www.facebook.com/PennineWay20/

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pennineway20


St Margaret’s Wolston Services for September 2018

Sunday September 2nd

11.00 am Morning Worship 4.00-6.00 pm Messy Church in church rooms and church

Sunday September 9th

11.00 am Morning Worship with groups for children and teenagers

4.00 pm Prayer Hour



4.00 pm Prayer Hour

Sunday September 23rd

11.00 am Family Communion with groups for children and teenagers

4.00 pm Prayer Hour



4.00 pm Prayer Hour

Sunday October 7th

11.00 am Holy Communion 4.00-6.00 pm Messy Church in church rooms and church

Church activities for children and young people St Margaret’s provides an action-packed programme in the church rooms every Sunday morning. Crèche facilities are available in the church during the service.

Sparklers babies—Year 1 meet during Sunday morning services

Dynamite Years 2 - 6 meet during Sunday morning services

Ignite+ Years 3 - 6 meet fortnightly on Thursdays

TNT Years 7 & 8 meet fortnightly on Thursdays

Fused Years 7+ meet during Sunday morning services

Every Thursday morning at 10.30 am there is a service of Holy Communion in the Prayer Chapel, followed by coffee.


Wolston Baptist Church 2 Main Street, Wolston

Minister Rev. Neil Moore-Smith 7654 1884 / 07540 581815

Secretary/Treasurer Sue Newnham 01788 330968

Deacons Jacqui Wells 7654 1423

Kath Halfpenny 7704 8410

Sunday 2nd September 11.00 am Rev Neil Moore-Smith (communion)

Sunday 9th September 11.00 am All Age Service

Sunday 16th September 11.00 am Mrs Sue Newnham (Communion)

Sunday 23rd September 11.00 am Rev Neil Moore-Smith

Sunday 30th September 11.00 am Rev Neil Moore-Smith

Sunday 7th October 11.00 am Rev Neil Moore-Smith (communion)

Family Fun at Wolston Baptist Church

Looking for a light-hearted service that’s fun for all ages?

Our monthly family services are just the ticket, with crafts, games and action songs.

Fast-moving and lasting around 45 minutes, it’s a great place for young and old alike to learn more about following Jesus.

Come early for tea, coffee, squash and cakes from 10.30

Come to our all-age service on September 9th at 11.00.

All ages, all welcome - no charge!


St Peter’s Church Lawford

Sunday 2nd September

10.00 am Family Service

Sunday 9th September

9.15 am Holy Communion


9.15 am Morning Prayer

Sunday 23rd September

6.30 pm Holy Communion


9.15 am Holy Communion

Sunday 7th October

10.00 am Family Service

STRETTON ON DUNSMORE HISTORY SOCIETY

On Tuesday evening September 18th

Richard Nicholls will talk about ‘Cats Whiskers to DAB: a brief history of domestic Radio Sets’. We meet at 7.30 p.m. in Stretton on Dunsmore Village Hall. Visitors are always welcome (£2 includes refreshments); tel. for queries Roger on (024) 7654 5852. In July we enjoyed a

Little Stars Big play for little people a group for children

0— pre-school & their carers in term time

1.30—3pm in St Margaret’s Church Room

alternate Thursdays in term time,

Thursday 6th & 20th September Soft play, toys, bouncy castle

Drinks, fruit and cake


Friends of Ryton Organic Gardens (FROG) Ryton Gardens are unique, and probably the oldest certified organic gardens in the world. They were offered for sale by private tender by their owner, Garden Organic, in January. A campaign to save the gardens did not make any pro-gress, and there is no information at the time of writing as to what is likely to happen to them. The Friends of Ryton Organic Gardens (FROG) is a group of concerned people, mostly local, who are keen to preserve and support the gardens for public ac-cess and education whoever ends up running them. They are in close commu-nication with Five Acre Farm which it is hoped will also continue. They are also in touch with Garden Organic. The farmland, gardens and agricultural buildings have been declared an Asset of Community Value, although this could be subject to a challenge from Garden Organic. What the designation proves, however, is that Rugby Borough Council has been prepared to value the site for its public and community benefit. FROG meets regularly at the Rose and Crown in Wolston. If you are interested in getting involved, or just keeping in touch please email [email protected] or visit the FROG Facebook page.



Garden Club meetings will resume in September after our summer break.

Meetings are held in Wolston Village Hall, commencing at 7.30.

Guests are most welcome; the cost is £4 per meeting, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

September 20th.

‘Floral Button Holes’; talk and demonstration.

A welcome return by Sue Ainley of Garden Gate.

October 18th

A talk by Pete Worthy of the RSPB.

Pete will talk about making our gardens as nature-friendly as possible, and take us on a bird song trip around various eco-systems.

November 15th

‘Tales of a Dairy Farmer’s Wife’.

Jane Barnes will give plenty of lively anecdotes and humorous stories from a farm producing milk for Stilton cheese.

Jane will be bringing cheeses for sale.

For any Garden Club queries, please call

Valerie Griffin 02476 545469.

For further information contact Val 02476 545469

2, Abbots Walk, Wolston, COVENTRY. CV8 3JS

WOLSTON

GARDEN

CLUB


five acre community farm A community supported agriculture scheme

Your local community owned farm is continuing to face a challenging year! Regarding the growing season then it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. It was a cold slow start to the year when we thought ti would never be warm and then followed by what seems like a never ending heatwave of a summer when we wondered if it would ever be cool! There has been so little rain that the regular checking of the rain gauge is to remove the spiders and not measure the rain. We have decent sprinklers to water everything but it’s costing us a fair bit more money to keep all of the crops growing than in a normal summer. To help with this we have asked members if they would be able to give us a donation towards the water costs this year. Most of the crops are doing well, the potatoes are going to be a little smaller than usual and the courgettes and squash suffered early on with aphid damage but are recovering thanks to the ladybirds. Our overwintered onions and garlic however loved the weather and are probably the biggest we have ever grown. We are having a BBQ lunch on Saturday 25th August. Come and work in the morning (if you want to) or just come to socialise at the bring and share lunch. This is a good opportunity to visit and see the site and see what vegetables you can look forward to. We are planning to hold an annual members meeting just as soon as we

[email protected] www.fiveacrefarm.org.uk

www.facebook.com/FiveAcreCommunityFarm

http://www.wolstonvillage.co.uk/

The village website has now moved to a completely new platform, although the address remains the same as before. The new software is much easier to update and is far more flexible than the previous version, enabling much more scope for village organisations to promote their activities as the pages are much easier to set up and also unlimited in number. A reminder that the costs of the server and technical support for the Wolston Village website are funded by Wolston Parish Council, although all the content is a local volunteer effort. If you want to comment, good or bad, or suggest how things here may be improved, please send an email to the address below. Future plans include a fully searchable list of local businesses and traders and an online calendar of community events. If you want your group to have an online presence in Wolston, or just want to discuss what is possible, contact

[email protected]


Village Hall

DAY TIME EVENT DETAILS CONTACT

MON 6 pm to- 7.30

TAE KWAN DO Weekly Adrian Perks 07808 295020

8 pm

AMERICAN SQUARE Weekly John Warren

TUE 9.15 am to 11.15

TIDDLYWINKS (for parents, carers, and

children under 3)

Weekly Stay & Play Term Time

Hannah Cox

07977 138834

3.30 pm to

9 pm

BRYAN

School of Dancing

Dance Class Term Time

Pre-schoolers

Amanda

Thompson 02476 545872

WED 1.30 pm to

3.30 pm

SHORT MAT BOWLS Weekly

All abilities

Lesley Blay 02476 544531

4 pm to

8.30 pm

BRYAN

School of Dancing

Dance Class Term Time Reception

Amanda Thompson

02476 545872

THU 4 pm to

7 pm

BRYAN

School of Dancing

Dance Class Term Time

Lower Seniors

Amanda Thompson

02476 545872

7.15 pm PARISH COUNCIL 1st Thursday Maria Meede

024 76545515

8 pm WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2nd

Thursday Linda Rainey 02476

543470 7.30 pm GARDEN CLUB 3

rd Thursday Val Griffin

02476 545469

SAT 7.30 pm SEQUENCE DANCING 1st Saturday Ron Dunn

01788 577396

2 pm FRENCH and BRETON

DANCE 3

rd Saturday Julian

07528 400186

The Village Hall is available for hire at other times For more details please call Lesley Blay, the Secretary, on 02476 544531


Wolston Leisure and Community Centre

Fitness Room

Opening Times Mondays 12.00 - 2.00p m Tuesdays 6.00 - 9.00 pm Thursdays 6.00 - 9.00 pm Fridays 8.30 - 11.00 am 6.00 - 8.00 pm

Membership is only £15 per year and £3.00 per session. For health and safety reasons an induction is required for new members to be shown how to use the gym equipment safely.

Regular Activities

Wolston Youth Project Mondays & Wednesdays 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Age UK Fitness (Over 50’s) Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.30 am Taekwondo Wednesdays 6.30 - 8.30 pm

Yoga Tuesdays 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Fridays 10.45am to 12.15pm

Body Conditioning Thursdays 11.15 am - 12.15 pm

If anyone wishes to use the facilities on a regular basis for any activity, discount is given for block bookings.

Function Rooms and All-Weather Pitch

There are two rooms available for private functions, weddings, parties, meetings etc. The all-weather pitch (full or half pitch) is available for hire for all age groups including children’s parties.

Other Activities

Debbie Wilson, our in-house Fitness Instructor also runs Cardiac Rehabilitation classes, GP referral sessions and classes for Dementia patients every week. Debbie regularly organises charity events and social outings.

For further details please contact Lisa at the office on (024) 7654 1212. Also, see

our website www.wolstonleisureandcommunitycentre.co.uk

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Directory of Useful Contacts Local Groups and Societies

Arise (Men’s Group) Peter Bridges 7654 3410 Paul Bowes 7654 4195

Brandon & Wolston Young Helen Stevens 7654 5620 Farmers Club (10-26 yrs) Hannah Jeyes 7654 2501

Brandon Ladies Ann Cartwright 7654 0617

Brandon, Bretford & Wolston Graham Fewkes 7654 3470 History Group

Brandon Bees Cycle Speedway Myke Grimes 07762 590873 Bretford Village Hall Revd Iain Rennie 76541243 Friends of Brandon Wood Andrew Kirby 7654 5270

Ignite+ (School years 3-6) Jayne Flanagan 7654 0778

Little Stars Mhairi Boxer 07908 627089 (Mums, Carers & pre-school children)

Village Voices Jane Gibbs 7654 4430 (Women’s Singing Group) Valerie Hocking 7654 3572

Wolston & Brandon Allotment Assoc. Ray French 7654 4753 (Allotment Plot Enquiries/Allocation) Dave Smith 07826 164389

Wolston Badminton Club Deidre Postlewaite 7630 3373

Wolston Community Centre Lisa Jones 7654 1212

Wolston Conservation Group Caroline Payne 7654 2626

Wolston Garden Club Valerie Griffin 7654 5469

Wolston Knitting & Craft Circle Neil Moore-Smith 7654 1884

Wolston Motor Club Mark Brooks 07515911540 Wolston Neighbourhood Watch Karen Simmons 07799 723032

Wolston Reading Group Keith Francis 7654 4657

WPH Charitable Trust – a Warwickshire-based body of trustees – which dis-

tributes some £250,000 of financial aid across Coventry and Warwickshire every

year. Individuals and organisations who work towards preventing, relieving and

curing ill health are also among those urged to apply. Grants are also given to

community and private projects in the area which aim to improve the lives or

quality of life of people battling ill health or injury. For further information, or to

make an application, visit the WPH Charitable Trust website on http://

www.warwickshirehealthcharity.org.uk/

http://www.warwickshirehealthcharity.org.uk/

http://www.warwickshirehealthcharity.org.uk/


Wolston Village Hall Lesley Blay 7654 4531

Wolston WI Linda Rainey 7654 2547

Uniformed Organisations

General contact Kevan 7654 2837

Rainbows (girls 5-7 yrs) Beverley 01788 813674

Monday 6.00-7.00pm in Church Room

Brownies (girls 7-10 yrs) Jenny 024 7654 5954 Monday 6.00-7.30pm in Scout Hut

Guides (girls 10-14 yrs) Janet 07789 476714 Monday 6.30-8.00pm in Church Room

Beavers (boys and girls 6-8 yrs) Matt 7654 1279 Tuesday 6.00-7.00pm in Scout Hut

Cubs (boys and girls 8-10½ yrs) Jake 07879 484815 Wednesday 6.45-8.15pm in Scout Hut

Scouts (boys and girls 10½-14 yrs) Pete 07523 288138 Thursday 7.15-9.00pm in Scout Hut

Explorers (boys and girls 14-18 yrs) Fay 07919 387971 Friday 7.30-9.30pm

Parish, Borough, and County Councillors and Burial Committee

Brandon & Bretford Parish Council Andrew Kirby 7654 5270 Tiddlybank Cottage, Rugby Rd, B’don

Wolston Parish Council Tim Harvey-Smith 7654 5019 34 Manor Estate, Wolston Maria Meede (Clerk) 7654 5515

Joint Burial Committee - Juliet Carter 7654 3977 Wolston Parish Council Church Farm Hse, Main St, Brandon

Rugby Borough Councillors Derek Poole 7654 3140 [email protected]

Andrew Bearne 07989652180

[email protected]

Sally Bragg 7654 3377 [email protected]

Warwickshire County Councillor H Timms 7654 3643 [email protected]

Borough and County Councils

Rugby Borough Council 01788 533533 [email protected]

PSCO’s David Banks 0800 0968800 Andrew Crouch


Post Office (024) 7654 4871 Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00am - 12.30 pm Mail Collections Monday-Friday 5.00 pm Saturday 10.45 am

Library 03005 558171 Opening Hours Monday-Wednesday 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm Thursday-Saturday 10.30 am - 1.00 pm Automated 24/7 renewal line 01926 499273 Email [email protected] Website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries

Wolston St. Margaret’s Primary School Address Brookside, Main Street, Wolston Coventry CV8 3HH Phone (024) 7654 2212 Email [email protected]

Wolston Surgery (024) 7654 2192 Opening Hours Monday-Friday 8.30 am - 12.30 pm Monday 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 4.45 pm - 6.00 pm Repeat Prescriptions (024) 7654 2192 (Mornings only)

You can now visit www.wolstonsurgery.co.uk for more information about the practice and to request repeat prescriptions.

Wolston Pharmacy (024) 7654 0959 Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Alliance Pharmacy (024) 7654 1663 Opening Hours Monday 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Tuesday 9.00 am - 6.30 pm Wednesday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Thursday 9.00 am - 6.30 pm Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Rugby Hospital of St Cross 01788 572831

UHCW (Walsgrave) (024) 7696 4000

Warwickshire Police To report non-emergency crimes, call 101. In emergencies always call 999.

The members of the Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team can also be contacted for

other issues on 101 or by email on [email protected]

Community Services


aplan ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LIMITED

All areas of domestic architecture undertaken

Dimensional Surveys – Scheme Design – Planning

Applications – Building Regulations – Advice

Please contact us to arrange a free, no

obligation meeting.

T: 024 7693 7380 M: 07799 533995 E: [email protected]

Registered Office: The Hall, Priory Hill, Rugby Road, Wolston, Warks, CV8 3FZ

Registered Number: 6740908 England

WRCC Back and 4th Warwickshire Rural community Council (WRCC) have a minibus plus driver hire service at heavily discounted rates for use by community groups. You can hire a 15 seat minibus plus driver for a whole day for £50 plus 50p a mile, or half day (9.45am – 2.30pm, school term time only) for £25 plus 50p a mile. Vehicles are based in Rugby, are fully wheelchair accessible and drivers are fully DBS checked. If you want to know more or make a booking call WRCC ‘Back and 4th

on 01789 471595.


Wolston Fencing Company For all your fencing requirements

Services also available:

Decking

Driveway / patio paving / drainage

Roofing, fascias & guttering

General building works

Please contact for a free quotation

t. (024) 7704 5705 m. 07895 446900

CHEF, COOK & BOTTLEWASHERS

All inclusive Caterers – we do everything so you don’t have to!

Jain Galliford and her team have over 30 years of experience

catering events and parties, both formal and informal

Weddings, Celebrations, Dinner Parties, Tea Parties, Funerals,

BBQs & Business Lunches

In your own home, or where ever you need us, we source locally, purchase, prepare, cook, serve,

wash and tidy up

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE STRESS!

Call 07970 020205 or email: [email protected]

Classes in Ballet, Tap, Disco, and Acrobatics

for boys & girls aged 2½ upwards, and adults

Lessons held at Wolston Village Hall

For further details contact

Amanda Thompson A.I.D.T.A on (024) 7654 5872

or email [email protected]

Moto45 Car boot sale,

London Rd, Ryton-on-Dunsmore CV8 3DY, Every Wed 12.30-4.00. Bouncy castle, refreshments, toilets on site, adult admission 50p, kids free. Sellers £7 per car, £10 per van. Sellers can arrive from 11 am

ring Jenna on 07775652160

to reserve a pitch

Text 07854 868538

Lynda Bentley. Monday – Friday 7.00pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9.30am Private Sessions at other times.

www.youryogawolston.co.uk


escape beauty

Alliance Pharmacy of Wolston

1a School St, Wolston CV8 3HG

Our newly-opened Pharmacy is run by fully-qualified local pharmacists, on hand to give you advice and dispense your prescriptions.

We can arrange collection of your prescription from your local surgery

and free delivery of your medication to your chosen location.

www.wolstonchemist.co.uk Tel: 024 7654 1663 Fax: 024 7654 1890

Ralph’s Heating Services For all your heating needs, from full installation to minor repairs.

Warwickshire’s No. 1 for Boiler Breakdown and servicing at a time convenient to you.

Boiler services and landlord certificates from £50.00

Paul Ralph, Wolston

(024) 7592 0313 07923 297780 528322

MICROBLADING

Whether it's a quick eyebrow shape, or relaxing facial, we all need a little 'me time' to be pampered, so why

not take the time out to find somewhere to “escape”

Jackie Barden 25 Princethorpe Way

Ernesford Grange Coventry CV3 2HE

(024) 76635 221 or 07983 725414 escapebeautycoventry.co.uk [email protected]


Warwickshire Chiropractic

The Garden Cottage at Longfield, Spring Hill, Bubbenhall, CV8 3BD Telephone 024 7630 2033

Why suffer with aches and pains?

I can help!

Do you need help

at home?

Cleaning - Ironing - Sewing -

Shopping?

Pet care within your own home while you are on holiday or for

short breaks?

Regular or one-off jobs

considered

Call for a quote or hourly rates

Wendy Gilsenan

07841 340635

Someone you can trust...

Gary Blood Painter and Decorator

Retired Police Officer with 31 years’ service

Tel (024) 7654 3936 Mobile 07501 004786 Email [email protected]

A Magical Christmas awaits you at Brandon Hall Hotel We’ve a fantastic selection of festive events for your perfect Christmas!

Whether you’re looking for a fun filled evening of festive celebrations with friends or colleagues, a relaxing short break, or a mouth-watering festive lunch with all the trimmings – At Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa you are sure to find the perfect event to celebrate this most wonderful season.

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN, CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM!

Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel and Spa | Main Street Brandon | Warwickshire | CV8 3FW.

T: 02476 546 000 E: [email protected] W: www.brandonweddings.co.uk



Over 25 years’ experience arranging travel, holidays and honeymoons - providing you with an unrivalled level of personal service.

Also I’m local, in Wolston!

LUCY MORGANS

TRAVEL COUNSELLOR

T 024 7654 5876 or 07810 557237 E [email protected] W www.travelcounsellors.com/lucy.morgans

If you would like to advertise here, please contact the editors on 02476542722, or email [email protected]. You have to be a parishioner to qualify. Rates from £22.00 per year for an eighth of a page, for a circulation of 650 around the villages of Wolston, Brandon & Bretford, ten issues a year.

GEMMA WRIGHTING

Salon-based stylist at Masquerade hairdressers in Binley Woods

Also offering local mobile services:

Cutting Colouring Perms

Blowdrys/Sets Gents’ hair

Phone me at salon: (024) 7654 2118 Or on my mobile: 07557 352 122

The Rose & Crown Darren and the Team Welcome you to

The Rose & Crown ~ The Heart of the Village

~ Watch all the Live Sports on our multi-screens ~ ~ Relax in our wonderful beer garden whilst the kids

play on our playground area or bouncy castle ~ ~ Try our amazing menu & drinks range ~

~ Live Bands every other week ~ ~ Darts, Pool Table and Skittles ~

~ 02477 981840 ~ ~ www.roseandcrownwolston.co.uk ~

http://www.roseandcrownwolston.co.uk


WOLSTON PHARMACY

M W Philips Chemists

The ONLY chemist in Wolston where you can have FACE-TO-FACE contact with a Pharmacist about your medicines

FREE prescription collection from ALL local GP surgeries, delivery if required

FREE Repeat Prescription Management services available

You can also order your repeat prescriptions via our ONLINE service

12a School St, Wolston, CV8 3HF Visit our online store at Tel: (024) 7654 0959 www.mwphillipschemist.co.uk

Discover the Power of

Aloe Vera

Forever Living Products [FLP] are the world’s largest and most successful grower

and producer of Aloe Vera products and are represented in this area by their

Independent Distributor and Consultant

Helma Austin

For a confidential consultation telephone 024 7654 2784

Ailments successfully treated by FLP products include:

Arthritis Eczema Psoriasis Asthma Colitis I.B.S Blood Pressure

Muscular Pain Burns

This list is only an example of the range of ailments successfully treated. In addition

FLP produce a full range of cosmetic products all based upon Aloe Vera.

ALAN’S ICE CREAM

Local business available for large or small functions

Certificates for health, product and

public liability

Contact Alan 07879645574


Gigante Computers

Laptop and computer sales, repairs and upgrades

Health checks, virus removals, data recovery, home & business call outs

We also buy unwanted tech:

Apple products, mobile phones, games consoles & laptops

2 Cannon Park Shopping Centre, Coventry, CV4 7EH

024 7641 9807

www.gigante.co.uk

Penny Gibbings Complementary Therapist -

Call or email me / see website for more information

024 7654 2837 / 07957 324360

www.pennygibbings.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 07949 288682

36 Ashdown Close, Ernsford Grange

Coventry CV3 2PT

Fences installed or repaired

Gates supplied and fitted

Friendly, reliable, and local

For a free quotation call Paul on 07938 783 763


LORDS HILL FARM Farmhouse B&B Lords Hill Cattery 2 double en-suite rooms 30 deluxe chalets Ground floor accommodation Secure with all comforts

Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.lordshillfarm.co.uk www.lordshillcattery.co.uk

Jane & Ian Gibbs, Lords Hill Farm, Coalpit Lane, Wolston, CV8 3GB

Tel: (024) 7654 4430 Mobile: 07531 438074

Manager: Amy Gray

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