DECEMBER 2017-JANUARY 2018 STANTON-UPON-HINE-HEATH & HIGH HATTON

MAGAZINE

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S P E C I A L Has STANTON changed since the 1800’s ? P O I N T S O F INTEREST : :  Flower Club STANTON UPON HINE HEATH, a parish in the Whitchurch division of North event Bradford hundred, county Salop, 9 miles N.E. of , its post town, and 5 S.E. of . The village, which is considerable, is situated on the river Roden. The parish contains the townships of Booley, Harcourt, High Hutton, and Moston. The soil consists of a sandy loam, with a subsoil of sandstone, which is quarried for building purposes. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Lichfield, value £200. The church, dedicated to St. Andrew, is an ancient

structure with a tower containing five bells and a clock. The parochial charities produce about £19 per annum, of which £6 go to Baddiley's free school. Sir V. Corbet, Bart., is lord of the manor. The Parish size was some 5560 Acres, with 133 Houses. The population was about 700. . 273 in Stanton, 134 in Booley, 34 in Harcourt, 193 in High Hatton, and 66 in Moston.

I N S I D E T H I S Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868 ISSUE:

Church News 2 The English definition of a ‘township’ is a division of a Parish containing a vil- lage, or small town with a church of its own. The US definition is of a parcel of land of 36 square miles. Village Hall News 2

Parish Council News 2 MESSAGE FROM REVEREND ANDY SMITH Christmas is almost here! Presents, parties, dec- Did you know 2 orations, family time; too much food— and drink! It’s a time for celebration! But it’s also so much more than that; it takes us back to our roots, es- Mobile Library 2 pecially when children or grandchildren come along; Christmas isn’t complete without revisiting the real meaning of Christmas — Carols by Can- Advertisers 3 dlelight, the magical Christingle service, the peaceful Midnight Communion, where you can bring gifts for children who may otherwise go with- Advertisers 4 out this Christmas. So do join us at one or more of our feast of services this Christmas—why not bring the family and friends too; putting the mira- cle of ‘Christ’ and his birth, back into Christmas! Any items for future issues please contact Ruth Dee Do join us for any of our other services; you will by the 15th of the month be most welcome! on We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and [email protected] peaceful New Year! or 07718 286571 God bless, Reverend Andy Smith P a g e 2 NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH

SERVICES 3 December 2017 09.30 Morning Prayer 10 December 2017 09.30 Holy Communion 17 December 2017 16.00 Carols By Candlelight—no morning service 18 December 2017 19.00 for 19.30 Carols by Candlelight at Moreton Corbett 24 December 2017 16.00 and 23.15 Christingle Service and Christmas Midnight Communion 25 December 2017 10.00 Christmas Communion at Moreton Corbett 31 December 2017 11.00 New Year’s Eve Communion at St Mary’s Shawbury

7 January 2018 09.30 Morning Prayer 14 January 2018 09.30 Holy Communion 21 January 2018 09.30 Morning Prayer 28 January 2018 09.30 Holy Communion

For baptisms, weddings and other matters, contact Rev’s Andy Smith on 07963 705782 or email [email protected] to ar- range to meet.

FLOWERS AND CLEANING Volunteers needed.

Volunteers sought ….. Continued……. Many thanks to those who have offered to help with cutting the churchyard at St Andrew’s Church, Stanton. There is still more help needed to ensure that this is only an occasional duty. Please help us keep the resting place of those who have lived in the parish before us in a fitting condition. Thank you. To find out more please contact Ros Anwyl (Churchwarden) [email protected] or 01939 251285.

NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE HALL

VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEIGHBOURHOOD NATTER MORNING Terry Fry 01630 685574 The next Neighbourhood Natter will take place on Thursday 14 December at 10.30 Booking Officer if Sue not available until 12.00 noon. Everyone welcome. Natalie Cauchi 01939 251005

Beverley Orme 01939 250878

Barbara Fisher 01939 251075 Jane Fildes 01939 251187 Mary Page 01939 251166 Patrick Redgewell 01939 250378 NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sue Young 01939 250194 - The Village Hall Committee is still looking for new member. We meet every 2 month and Chairperson & Booking Officer try to keep the meetings short and to the point. We are a registered charity and rely solely on your contributions to events and bookings. New ideas are always welcome VILLAGE HALL HIRE and some new members would be really appreciated. Don’t forget if you have any family get- togethers, parties or special interest activities coming up, the village hall is a great place to hold it. For availability and further details please contact the booking officer.

NEWS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL

Please refer to the Parish Council web- Did you know….. site for details of Parish Council Meet- MOBILE LIBRARY ings and Information “Underground” is the only word in the English 09.15-to-09.45 (30 minutes) www.stantonparishcouncil.org.uk language that begins and ends with the letters 01743 255024 “und”. Alternate weeks on Thursday same day as Recycling collected The usual Christmas message at this Whenever people accidentally trip over 14th & 28th December 2017 time of the year to be alert for themselves whilst walking, they automatically go strangers in the area, make sure your Dates may changeover Festive into “survival mode” and try to pretend that they property is well protected from chance period thieves by locking it away, if in doubt meant it, e.g. they start into a jog!. 11th & 25th January 2018 call the police to have it checked out.

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Roger Davies SPANISH TUITION MARK LYTH Landscapes Tuition given by a native Spanish PLUMBING AND HEATING speaker. For children of any age or Providing a quality local service for Bathrooms, Heating Installations adults that want to learn or improve 25 years. GAS SAFE, NVQ, BPEC, CIPH your Spanish skills.  Landscaping Fences Water Board approved, Energy  Patios Ponds Contact Yolanda Griffiths on Efficiency Reliable with realistic rates  Walls Pergolas 01939 251120 or 07850479714 Tel: 01939 251924  Lawns Decking Mob: 07545209806  Traditional hedge laying For a prompt reliable service call FIREWOOD 01939 200435 PAUL HUMPHREYS SUPPLIED AND DELIVERED Painter & Decorator Tree work and garden Maintenance 01939250325 SHAWBURY & DISTRICT Full NPTC Chainsaw qualifications and FLOWER CLUB Insurance All aspects of interior & exterior dec- oration undertaken. Contact: Tim Young City & Guilds Qualified Young’s Trees and Seeds Strictly Ballroom meets Tel: 07976 274829 or A J’S OIL BOILERS flowers 01743 874273 Servicing Repairs to oil fired boilers, We are excited to invite you 24 hour call out 7 days a week to the flower club on this JOE JAMIE ARBORICULTURE Tony Porton special evening. We will Joe Jamie (Bsc Hons, Cert Arb.) OFTEC Registered have 2 ballroom dancers showcasing their dances, Tel: 01743 341140 Home 01630 684136 together with talented flow- Mobile: 07930 845249 Mobile 07773 413582 er designers interpreting QUALIFIED TREE SURGERY Felling, Pruning, Shaping, Thinning the dances in flowers. Planting, Hedge Trimming, Stump Re- moval Fully Insured Site left clean and tidy December 5th at Shawbury Village Hall, doors open at 7 MIKE DAVIES pm. Entry free. 07949 415416 Painter & Decorator—City & Guilds EVENT NANNIES Interior & exterior decorating All types of jobs undertaken, large or 5 Star childcare for all events small

 Wedding childcare CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED PDA APPROVED MEMBER  Mobile crèche for up to 30 Fully insured children Ring for estimate/enquiries  Hotel babysitting Please phone Jane for future dates  Face painting

Fully qualified, equipped and insured. ACCOUNTANT Please contact Harriet for quotes and questions. J M DOWLEY (AAT Qualified)

Email : Accounts, Tax, Book-keeping [email protected] For any enquiries please call Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: 07522 264767 Shropshire-Event-Nannies- 1500184793571124/ Email: [email protected]

Or telephone: 07886 684070 P a g e 4 OWENS MEMORIALS JESSICA ONIONS “For people 01630 654135 Seamstress who love plants” for help and advice Clothing alterations, curtain and soft furnishings made and altered. Your local family run Nursery & Garden 21 Queen Street Centre offer expert, friendly advice with Friendly service and advice Contact Traditional, modern, individual quality plants at great prices. Jessica on for Cemetery or Churchyard Get ready for autumn with autumn bed- 01939 200240 ding plants and baskets now available Covering all districts THE STANTON ARMS Spring Bulbs Now In Stock Shropshire Regimental Museum 01939 250221 Ellerdine Heath, Nr. . TF6 6RL The Regimental Museum was estab- Mon to Fri—5 –11 pm Tel: 01939 250428 lished in 1985 and is housed in the www.oakgatenursery.co.uk Sat 12-11pm Sun 12 to 10.30 pm mediaeval border fortress of Shrewsbury Castle. The Castle houses the Home cooked food served spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including Tuesday to Sunday STANTON TODDLER GROUP pictures, uniforms, medals, silverware, weapons and other artefacts from the We also cater for weddings, parties At Hazels Farm Nursery School 9.30 to 18th Century to the present day. and can provide an outside bar. 11.30 every Thursday (including school holidays) http://www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk/visit- Supported by Sure Start shrewsbury/shrewsbury-castle/ #sthash.CDzoJniI.dpuf for further information. Free snacks DEB AND HAIR All Welcome Is now offering the following treatments Rebalance Complementary Therapies Tel: 01939 250234

*massage* reflexology* aromatherapy Tue/Wed/Thur J & R Peck Tel: 07577 446454 to book an appointment Home and garden maintenance. Beauty Treatments Over 30 years experience. *pedicure* manicure. gel nails acrylics. lash extensions. spray tanning House and shed clearance also Fri/Sat. undertaken. Tel: 01939 250459 Tel: 01939 200842 to book an appointment FB Debandhair/rebalance Mobile: 07718 703644 to see current offers Full treatment menus available at HAZELS FARM CHILD CARE LTD Deb and Hair Care from 3 months to 11 years, set in 3 Drayton Road 3 acres of beautiful countryside, Forest FOOT HEALTH Shawbury SY4 4NZ School, Jungle Gym and Tennis Court, Specialist Foot Health Treatment, Foot qualified Tennis Coach, Facilities for Health check and advice, nail trimming, Babies, Toddlers and Rising 3’s. Mon- hard skin removal, reduction of thickened HOMEFIX PLUMBING & HEATING or ‘bulky’ nails, removal of corns and tessori Pre-School. A stimulating envi- calluses, Management of : fungal nail All plumbing from taps, radiators, ronment, combining quality care and growth, in growing nails, verrucae, leaks and drains; full bathroom refit education. Breakfast, Afterschool and cracked heals. packages, including flooring and tiling; Holiday Club. Collecting from St Mary’s, Complimentary foot massage included installation of underfloor heating; oil Shawbury, , High Ercall and Foot Health Practitioner & Reflexologist boiler installation, service and repair; Clive Schools installation of stoves and open fires Judith A Davison MVR MPS Prac FHP Half price holiday club for term time Dip Reflexology To book a free quotation please call customers Member of the Alliance of Private us on 07905741758 Hazels Road, Stanton, Shawbury, SY4 4HE Practitioners. Fully Insured. or visit our website Contact Michaela, Nursery Manager on 01939 251431 www.homefixplumbingandheating.co. 01939 250234 07852 507275 uk [email protected]