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9:15am Holy Communion at Isham ISHAM ISHAM 9:15am Holy Communion at Pytchley Sun 14th 10:00am Family Service at Little Harrowden 11:00am Holy Communion at Great Harrowden No Service at Orlingbury due to Waendal Walk ORLINGBURY ORLINGBURY 9:15am Holy Communion at Little Harrowden Wed 17 LITTLE HARROWDEN LITTLE HARROWDEN

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The next edition of Connect 5 is June Please send items for inclusion to [email protected] by 10th May. Continuing below is an excellent article by Dave Hill of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Colorado, defining the words in common use within the church broken up under various head- ings: These are general terms used in the church that don't fall into the other categories. May Events Burse : From the Greek byrsa ("bag"). A burse is one of the furnishings of the altar for communion, and is a pocket case made from two squares of some rigid material covered Sat 6 May, Bishop’s Roadshow 9.30am-12.30pm at Cricket in cloth of the seasonal Colour. The burse sits on top of the chalice, paten and veil, and Club, Abington Avenue, Northampton NN1 4PR. serves to hold a corporal. Often, the burse also serves to hide an extra purificator. Following on from the very popular series of Roadshows in 2014, Bishop Chalice : From Latin calix ("cup"). A chalice is the cup used to contain the wine (and a Donald would like to invite you the 2017 Roadshows. little water) used at Communion. Please contact suzanne.carter@-diocese.org.uk to give Charcoal: Substance upon which incense is burned in the thurible. There are various numbers of those attending. types of "self-lighting" charcoals . Chrism : A mixture of olive oil and balsam, blessed by a bishop, and sometimes used at Sat 13 May, STARBURST 10am-4pm at All Saints' Primary School, baptisms, confirmations, ordinations and some blessings of altars and other church fix- Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AJ tures. Chrism is not the same as other holy oils such as those used for the unction of the The cost is £10 per person, please bring a lunch. Book a place through sick. No balsam is added to oil used for unction. [email protected] of 01604 887048. Ciborium : A cup that resembles a chalice, except that is has a removable lid. A ciborium may be used to hold communion wafers during the Eucharist, or to hold the Reserve More details at: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/events Sacrament in the aumbry or tabernacle. Corporal : From Latin corpus ("body"). A large, square piece of linen laid on top of the altar cloth (or fair linen) at Communion, upon which the chalice and paten are placed. The corporal may be kept in the burse when not in use on the altar .

Liz Channell

New life At the moment I find I often wake up to the wonderful sound of the dawn chorus – the sound of feathered courtship, the precursor to nest-building, egg laying and hungry young chicks. If those birds could think of the hard work ahead of them perhaps they wouldn’t sing Alterations so loudly and beautifully! But nature’s call to multiply and fill the earth is very strong – not even the certainty of sleepless nights puts us humans off producing families. All Sewing work considered Our fields are now full of lovely new lambs delighting us with their races and games. Village and church life go through the same cycles as country life – organisations and events that Local Collection were once much enjoyed begin to age and change, and some die out. And then someone and Delivery comes up with a new idea and the cycle begins again – that’s just life, but it doesn’t stop us 07900 603594 worrying about what is happening in our communities. [email protected] New things are usually vulnerable – they can go off in the wrong direction, they can even be snuffed out. Cuddling my new grandson reminded me once again of the fragility of infant life. His three-year-old sister rebels loudly when her parents won’t let her go off in a particular RSPB Mid-Nene direction (she’d spend her whole life on the iPad if she could!). We worry about how chil- dren will turn out, and sometimes our advice is helpful and sometimes less so. Life has Local Group changed since some of us brought our own children up.

There will be no meetings or coach Village and church life is very much the same. When someone tries to start something new trips in May. they often have good ideas and great enthusiasm. Advice from those who’ve been involved with community events can be helpful sometimes, but not always because life is moving on. New things need space to grow and bloom in their own right so they can meet people’s

needs as our older organisations have done so well for so long. I was intrigued to hear recently that the Scout Movement needs many new leaders to cope with lots of would-be young members AND because they need to adapt to the changing shape of volunteering.

At the end of May I will be venturing into retirement, a new unknown life-style for me. Downsizing to a small two-bedroom bungalow means disposing of furniture and things I’ve gathered over my adult life-time, all full of memories. Change is not easy – but it does need Lighting Up The Past to happen if new life is to be born and allowed to grow into its own life-giving shape. I have Lightingupthepast.co.uk every confidence that our villages and our churches will adapt and continue – even in the four years I’ve been with you I’ve seen new ideas take root and develop – you are such great ARTISTIC IRON WORK MADE TO YOUR DESIGNS communities! WEATHER VANES, CANDLE HOLDERS, CURTAIN POLES MADE BY LITTLE HARROWDEN May God guide you all through the changes ahead – and long may you blossom! CRAFTSMAN MICK HOOPER Email: [email protected] Mary

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SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Block paving, Slabing LITTLE HARROWDEN CRICKET CLUB Little Harrowden Cricket Club was formed in 1895 and is affectionately known as The Gravelling, Turfing Sheepmen. We currently play regular matches on Saturdays in the ALL MAKES Garden walls etc. Cricket League Division 10. All home matches are played on the field (The Manor) behind the Working Mens Club in Main Street. The Working Mens Club is open on Saturdays from 12 noon onwards. Telephone John Cole Please ring Joe Minard for a Quote on 07756 066319 Most of the team and helpers either live or have connections with the village. 07951 004 387 01536 745771 e: [email protected] Our friendly village club would welcome new players and anyone willing to help with sup- port or sponsorship. Come along, relax and watch a traditional English game of village cricket – hopefully on a sunny day.

2017 fixtures are: G.N.G. BIDDLE 6 May v Wollaston 3rds (home) Painting & BOSWORTH’S 13 May v Rushden 3rds (away) NURSERIES & GARDEN 20 May v Geddington 3rds (home) Decorating 27 May v Brigstock 2nds (away) CENTRE 3 June v 3rds (away) Contractors 10 June v Harlestone 2nds (home) OPEN EVERY DAY FOR ALL 17 June v Weekley & Warkton 3rds (away) Interior and Exterior YOUR GARDENING NEEDS 24 June v Weldon 2nds (home) Paper Hanging 1 July v Grendon & Prims 2nds (away) Special Paint Effects WHY NOT VISIT 8 July v Wollaston 3rds (away) Insurance Works POPPY’S COFFEE SHOP? 15 July v Rushden 3rds (home) 22 July v Geddington 3rds (away) 01536 726849 ROAD, 29 July v Brigstock 2nds (home) BURTON LATIMER 5 August v Kettering 3rds (home) 07970 629747 www.gngbiddle.co.uk 12 August v Harlestone 2nds (away) City & Guilds 19 August v Weekley & Warkton 3rds (home) TELEPHONE 01536 722635 26 August v Weldon 2nds (away) Est 1987 2 September v Grendon & Prims (home) Gainsborough House We look forward to seeing supporters/players old and new during the coming season. 7a Kettering Road, Isham Bailey-Green Oven Cleans

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5-9 Buckwell End NN8 4LR The Joseph Manning Trust ISHAM PRE-SCHOOL Ooaps! (Orlingbury’s group for the 60+) invite you to Lunch on Thursday 4 May and OOAPS! LUNCH PLAYGROUP Thursday 1 June at Isham Cricket Club at We meet at Isham 12.30 pm. All villagers and members aged 60 and over and their partners are welcome to come. Cricket Club on Lunch costs £4 each.

Two course lunch with coffee Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Licensed Bar and Fridays 9:15am—12:45pm Table competitions and Quizzes, with prizes. Lots of chat! during term-time Raffle We provide a safe, secure and Collections for Foodbank and Samaritans stimulating environment, where (pre-loved clothes) The Foodbank needs jam, cereals and toilet rolls, they also need mugs, plates , bowls and children can learn and reach their full cutlery in good condition to help people setting up home for the first time. potential through play. For more information call Debbie We are also collecting PILLOWCASES to send to refugees and others who have nothing and nowhere to live - a pillowcase can be filled with straw of leaves and can help to give some during pre-school hours. rest.

To book places, please contact Gillian Walton by the MONDAY BEFORE the lunch at the latest on 01933 557410 [email protected] This allows us to ensure we have enough food! Please also let us know if 07756 542297 you have any dietary needs or if you would like transport.

Orlingbury Art Days Programme 2017 Tutor: Claire Warner

Saturday 13 t h May “Bluebells in May” Saturday 9 t h September “Day at the Beach” – Cromer, Norfolk Saturday 21 s t October “Autumn” Saturday 18 t h November “Wonder of Winter” – new image for 2017 Learn to paint in watercolours and enjoy a special day. The Art Days take place in Orlingbury Village Hall with all art materials and refreshments included for £49.50. The refreshments include morning coffee and buns, a delicious light lunch , and afternoon tea with cakes. Gift vouchers are available. To book, please contact Gillian Walton 0773 803 1646 or 01933 557410 Email: [email protected] Venue: Orlingbury Village Hall, Rectory Lane , NN14 1JU, 09.15 for 09.30 start. Finish about 16:00

Places may be reserved, but as we often have waiting lists, places must be confirmed by full payment of the fee 4 weeks before the relevant Art Day, please. Payment can be by cash, cheque or online.

More info and booking - Gillian Walton [email protected] 01933 557 410 or 0773 803 1646 S.M.P. Joinery You are invited to join the ORLINGURY ST MARY’S CHURCH BIBLE READING Manufacturers of bespoke hardwood AND TASTING CLUB conservatories, doors, windows and FAMILY SERVICE This Spring we will continue to th stairs, purpose-built cabinets and Sunday 7 May starting at 11 am furniture read through and discuss the Book Tel: 01933 676522 of Daniel, particularly relating to Please come along to our informal, Mob: 07843 869884 See our yell.com page our lives today, and enjoy surprise lay-led service featuring some hymns, a short talk, some activities and tastings! prayers, ending with coffee or tea Thursdays: or squash and biscuits! 18 th May, 15 th June, 20 th July New venue: 32 Norlinton Close, Eco project activities in the Churchyard after the service. Orlingbury. Time: 7.30pm Contact: [email protected] We hope to see you there!

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Waendel Walk on ORLINGBURY VILLAGE FETE 2017 Orlingbury Green Saturday 10 th June 2-5 pm

Old Rectory Garden and Village Hall

St Mary’s Church runs the checkpoint on Orlingbury Green on Sunday 14 May from 8.30am until 3pm

We will be serving hot and cold drinks, savouries, delicious cakes and there will Stalls available in the be a BBQ. Old Rectory Garden

Or the Village Hall Come and join us on The Green, meet the walkers, have morning coffee, lunch and tea! For more information or to book, contact Gillian Walton 01933 557410 Help on the day and cakes would be very [email protected] welcome.

Contact Gillian Walton [email protected] 01933 557410 Why not stay for lunch

Monday, MAY 8th in Great Harrowden Church 3.45 - 5.15pm

Faith, Fun and Food Stories, Activities, Games & Songs

Newcomers can be assured of a warm welcome. Why not come along and see what you think?

Children - please make sure you bring an adult with you. For more information please contact Claire on 01933 678758 ------

Janet Gower At the church annual meeting, Janet retired from the post of church treasurer. CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY Janet has done this job for more years than she cares to remember and the PCC is Stress management, Psychotherapy & extremely grateful to her for all her hard work. Counselling We are fortunate in having a volunteer to carry on Janet's good work and we warmly Experienced, caring & professional assistance welcome Sharon as our new treasurer. Sharon, we look forward to working with you. Anne Widdup MAPHP (Acc) SQHP NRCP ------(Acc) A Busy Weekend ...... CNCH registered May 13th - Please come along if you possibly can between 10am and 2pm and 01933 673212 07729 099206 give us a hand with our annual church spring clean and churchyard tidy up. Cleaning E: [email protected] materials provided - please bring garden tools with you. www.annewiddup.com We shall have a lunch break about 1pm so why not bring a plate of food to share then?

May 14th - Refreshments will be provided at church for Waendel walkers from Local Bookkeeping Services 12 noon to 4pm. There is contingent of Dutch walkers who look forward annually to For Individuals, our scones! Any offers of scones and cakes gratefully received - please contact Jane Sole Traders, Smith on 01933 677 380 or Patricia Blenkinsop 01933 674 370. & Small Businesses 01536 791115 [email protected] www.chironbookkeeping.co.uk We invite you all to come along to All Saints Church, Great Harrowden for a

COFFEE MORNING 20th May 10am - 12 noon

Treat yourself to a bacon bap or a slice of cake Try your luck on the raffle Have a look at our craft stall Hear about the exciting plans for the church building Meet old friends - make new ones

Songs of Praise at All Saints Church The date has been fixed so please put it in your diary now!

Walk on air with Claire Chiropodist/ Podiatrist 14th October at 3pm Next month we shall be giving details of how you can submit your favourite hymn for inclusion in the programme. 01933 222068 For all your foot health care needs in the www.wjreddenandsons.co.uk comfort of your own home . For: Scrap metal NOTICE TO REDHILL GRANGE RESIDENTS Some of the services provided: Recycling , Demolition • Routine nail care • Corns and callus Highfield Works Isebrook Works • Our website www. redhillgrange.org.uk is to have a question and Verrucae treatments Leys Road Finedon Road • In growing toe nails answer page as a contact and exchange between our Councillors and Wellingborough Wellingborough • Biomechanical assessments residents. Any questions you may like to send to them, please e-mail to • Insole and orthotic therapy to NN8 1PN NN84BW alleviate pains associated with All Demolition Services Undertaken [email protected] . problems in the lower limb • Commercial, Industrial, Domestic Likewise, any new information, e.g progress of local developments will • Treatment of common foot • Mobile crushing—large or small conditions such as plantar already have been posted there as well as on the estate notice board. • Clearance, wood shredding fasciitis, heel pain and flat feet. • • Diabetic foot assessments, Asbestos removal For interest, notice has been received from County Council of a consultation on a monitoring and advice th For more information or to book an For sale: new northern orbital route to the A43 (see County Council website) beginning 15 appointment please contact Claire on Crushed concerte, May and running until 30 th June. Also to be seen at Moulton Village Hall on 01933 805040 reclaim bricks th 07889185851 Slates, timbers, RSJ’s, Saturday 17 June between 9am and 7pm .

Isha adies Cub ST PETERS CHURCH My handyman service offers a range of small affordable home improvements for all people living in The next meeting of Isham Ladies ISHAM the Wellingborough and Northamptonshire area. Club will be on Thursday 4th May at Hanging blinds/curtains, Painting & Decorating, 7.30pm at Isham Village Hall. assembling flat pack furniture, sealing and re-grouting Clouded Memories The speaker for the evening will be bath and shower rooms, unblocking drains, gutters, those awkward garden jobs, making tidy and clearing VHS Video Transfer Memories Again on DVD Barbara Lewis, who will be talking rubbish...you get the idea! about Kettering High School and VHS - VHS-C - 8mm - Hi8- MiniDV-NTSC I provide a range of practical services designed to help How Much does is cost? - per tape -£4.99 giving an inside picture of life and everyone including older, disabled and vulnerable peo- education at a girls school. ple I am CRB cleared for working with vulnerable adults. We also create Blu-Ray copies of your home videos. Local Wellingborough based Coffee and tea will be served and the Living locally I am always on hand to help. At a time that company. cost of the evening will be £2.50. suits you! That’s why I work evenings and weekends too! Happy for items to be dropped off/ All are welcome do come and join us. Please contact me for more information about affordable home improvements. collected. T: 01933 674185 Email. [email protected] M:07411 576276 www.repairswithcare.co.uk Tel. 07921 437677 . 07856 132481 Isham History Society Scarecrow

Mr Gary Shaeffer will be the guest Festival speaker at a meeting of Isham History Society on Thursday 25 May A night at the in Isham Village Hall at 7:30pm The local mobile tyre fitting that comes to He will give a talk entitled Movies you. fitting your tyres and repairs at home, ‘American Northamptonshire.’ work or a place of your convenience. Covering North and East Northamptonshire . including PE 8 and surrounding areas On We supply and fit car tyres, van tyres, caravan The society meets on the Sat16 th and Sun 17th and motorhome tyres, 4x4 and trailer tyres. 4th Thursday of every month. Puncture repairs, wheel balancing, Tyron September safety Bands and batteries. New members and visitors are All at competitive prices always welcome. Visit us at http://www.etyres.co.uk/ For further details contact: or call 0800 028 9000(Landline) Hazel Rait 01536 726 623 Further details to follow 0333 023 9000(Mobile) Margaret Priest 01536 723 392 Savings up to £25 when you buy 4 or more of any brand of tyres.

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Competitive rates. Delivered free of charge to 1,741 homes in Great Harrowden, Redhill Grange, Little Harrowden, Isham, Orlingbury and Pytchley . ISHAM OVER 60’S Isham Church Cleaning Rota MEETINGS 6 May May Meetings Mrs Hogg and Mrs M Smith 2nd May - No meeting th Mrs Walford and Mrs Crick 9 May - Outing to Lichfield 16 th May - Mrs Pat Heed will talk on 13 May “FROM CRINOLINES TO TRACKSUITS” Mrs Coles and Nikita Mrs Loak Meetings held at Isham Village Hall at 2.30pm 20 May ALL WELCOME Mrs Buchanan and Mrs Gowen Mrs Bean and Mrs Pepper

ISHAM OVER 60’S 27 May Outing to Lichfield Mrs Cheaney and Mrs Forrester

Tuesday 9 May 2017 Mrs Hatcher and Mrs Tristram Leave Isham Bus Stop at 9am Silver and brass cleaning Return from Lichfield at 4pm To reserve your seat please telephone Mrs Gowen and Mrs Tilley 01536 723 694 or 726 337

ALL WELCOME Payment by 29 April 2017 please (cash only) Isham Parish Council will be holding their

The COUNTY MOBILE LIBRARY May Meeting on

is next in Isham on Monday 8th May at 7.30pm Thursday 25th May in the village hall. ------

To check all mobile library visits, dates and times, go to: Items on the agenda will www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/ include a first aid course for councilservices residents and The mobile library will stop in allotments still available. Middle Street (opposite The Lilacs) All welcome from 16:00 to 16:25 ------PYTCHLEY COFFEE & CHAT. The May Coffee & Chat will be at Lynda & Rodney’s, 4 Bramley Close, Rushden , NN10 6R, on Tuesday May 2 nd . If you require transport to Rushden please speak to Barbara Lodge, 01536 790049, before April 30 th . The June Coffee & Chat will be at Karan & Vic’s, 3a Isham Road, on Tuesday June 6 th . The July Coffee & Chat will be at Steve & Alan’s, 29 Orlingbury Road, on Tuesday July 4th . Coffee & Chat takes place from 10.30am. – 12 noon. There is a small charge of 50p to cover refreshments. Why not come along and meet new and old friends – all welcome. Would any ‘new volunteers’ to host Coffee & Chat mornings in 2017? Please let Barbara Lodge, 01536 790049, know as soon as possible. BOOK THE DATES NOW COUNTY ELECTIONS Thursday May 4 th polling station in Village Hall. VILLAGE HALL AGM Thursday 18 th May 7.00pm. in Village Hall. JUBILEE COFFEE MORNING Saturday June 10 th in the Church. VILLAGE MIDSUMMER WALK Saturday June 17 th early start followed by breakfast. SENIOR CITIZENS TEA & OUTING Thursday June 22 nd 4.00pm. in the Village Hall. All are welcome to join us. CHURCH WINE TOUR EVENING Saturday July 8 th 7.00pm start. Our preachers for May: VILLAGE BREAKFAST nd Saturday July 22 9.00am in the May 7 - 10:00am Susan Deacon Village Hall. MOBILE LIBRARY. 10:45am Holy Communion The Mobile Library will be at its’ usual stop in Church Road from May 14 - 10:00am David Hudson 11.50am-12.10pm on Wednesday 24 th May. RURAL WELLBEING May 21 - 10:00am Alan Palmer SERVICE The Mobile Rural 10:45am Coffee and Chat Wellbeing Service (aimed at peo- ple 50 and over) bus will be in the May 28 - Sheila Addison village hall car park,1.30pm- 3.00pm on 25 th May. THANK YOU A big thank you to all who gave “Nothing in all creation can separate us from God’s love for us me cards, flowers and presents to celebrate my 90 th birthday; also to in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jackie and friends for the birthday cake and ‘party’ at the March Romans 8 V39 PALS. Thank you everyone. Lesley Worth. ISHAM CRICKET CLUB www.ishamcc.co.uk

The new season was underway from April 22 nd , but due to the time of going to press, the results can be checked via our website.

Early season fixtures: Saturday 6 May – 2 nd XI v Irthlingborough Town Sunday 7 May – U11s v Wellingborough Town Thursday 11 May – U17s v Irthlingborough Town Saturday 13 May – 1 st XI v Old Northamptonians 2 nd XI Sunday 14 May – Sunday XI v Werrington Monday 15 May – U13s v Finedon Dolben ‘A’ Tuesday 16 May – U15s v Thursday 18 May – U17s v Wellingborough Town Saturday 20 May – 2 nd XI v Harlestone Sunday 21 May – Sunday XI v S&L Corby Sunday 21 May – U11s v Finedon Dolben ‘A’ Saturday 27 May – 1 ST XI v Brigstock Tuesday 30 May – U15s v Oundle Town

Registration. Late registration can be made by contacting David Hobbs (01933 382 037) or Tim Robinson (01933 402 800) for youth players and Ben Reid (07403 717110) for senior players – you will be most welcome!

End of season awards. At the annual dinner held in the Pavilion on March 31, the following awards were presented: Clubman – David Kerr Bowling – Ethan Kerr Batting – Tim Robinson Youth – Dominic Barritt Bruce Curtayne Cup – George Chudley

Handbooks/Fixture Cards These are now available thanks to Editor, Peter Short and Kettering based RTW Printers. For a copy, please contact as below.

Fundraising. ICC continues to fund-raise in earnest to meet with ever increasing running costs – hopefully some good news next month.

Social. Amendment to last month – due to Sir Tim Rice’s ever-changing diary, the traditional annual fixture is now to be held on Friday, 23 June. Early notice that the Annual Ball will be held on Friday 7 July. Reminder from last time - President’s Day is on Sunday, 23 July. For details of other events check the website or contact Chris Tiney on 07930 505897.

Contacts. Stuart Hardy (01933 675 921) or Jim Lyon (07931 336 125) will be happy to help with bookings or advise on our excellent facilities, which are available for meetings, parties, weddings, wakes etc.

Kettering Amateur Movie Makers AnnualFilm Show

Pytchley Village Hall

Wed 24 th May 7.30 pm

A selection of short films by various film makers

Ticket: £3 (to include Tea/Coffee & biscuits)

For tickets or further information contact 01536 790049

Do you take video? Do you want to improve your editing or take part in film making? If you have a video camera or take video on other devices, even a phone, and are inter- ested in improving your film making, developing your editing techniques, adding music, voiceovers, titles etc. or taking part in documentary production then go along, meetings are very informal. The club is open to anybody with an interest from beginner to real en- thusiast and an open invitation is extended to anyone to come along. Even if you just want to tidy up your holiday film or see what can be done you will be very welcome. The Kettering Amateur Movie Makers meets every 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday at 7.30 pm in Pytchley Village Hall They are affiliated to the IAC, The Film & Video Institute, and partici- pate in their competitions They also hold club competitions ranging from 1 minute, 5 min- ute and 10 minute films, Nature films, etc. These give interest to the evenings and help improve standards of film making. Local documentaries are also made. Current documen- taries being made include the Kettering mayoral ceremony and a promotional film for Cranslsy Hospice. For more information contact Alan Lodge 01536 790049 or Sheila Wa- ters 01536 501867

Homeowners are being encouraged not to buy goods or services from cold-callers after a spate of com- plaints about suspected rogue traders. The recent warmer weather has resulted in a number of calls to Northamptonshire County Council’s Trading Standards from people who have been offered mainte- nance work on their property by doorstep traders. Some of the complaints received relate to cold- callers who have offered roofing work which has been unnecessary and over-priced, and the house- holders, who are often elderly, have said they felt pressured to hand over cash payments. Trading Standards are advising people never to buy goods or services from a cold-caller on their doorstep, even if it is claimed the work needs doing immediately. All too often, this work is never completed or carried out to a poor standard. If you are concerned about a caller at your door or suspect that rogue traders or distraction burglars are operating in your community, contact the dedicated Doorstep crime Action Network (DAN) on 0345 23 07 702, or if a crime is in progress, dial 999.

May Gardeners Corner

By Alistair Peak of PGS “May” may be the month of “May Blossom” but there are lots of other [email protected] things to enjoy and see in your gardens as well this month. Plants are in full flow as they are growing vey fast day-by-day, so do watch them particularly climbers as the may need tying to prevent them getting blown around Pytchley Parish Council and broken! Clerk to Pytchley Parish Council

With this in mind, you do need start to thinking about staking your herba- Anna Palmberg ceous plants. If you do this early enough whist they are young you can keep them 23 Old End Piddington under control and it also prevent having to truss them up like a Turkey and keeps Northampton NN7 2DF them looking natural. There are many different ways of keeping your plants upright, Tel: 01604 870926 you can either put canes around and then use string to tie them together - be care- ful not to poke your eyes - also you can use pea sticks these are mainly hazel sticks, Notice of Annual Parish Council Meeting which you collect when the plants are dormant. Another thought is that when you The Annual Parish Council Meeting will take place on do any pruning over the winter, keep the pruning and then use them later in the nd year. You can also buy numerous systems of staking up from your local garden cen- Monday 22 May at 8.00 pm in Pytchley village Hall tre. Reports will be given by the Parish Council and village organisations. The public are invited to attend and ask questions. Usually when you do the staking etc. this can be seen at this time of year. However, as everything is growing so quickly, you will soon lose the sight of them. A normal parish council meeting will commence at 7.00 pm and be adjourned at 8.00 pm for the purpose of the Annual Parish Council Meeting. This can be a busy time in your garden with lots of planting, weeding and Following the Annual Parish Council meeting the parish council meeting will mowing to do but do remember to also think about keeping the edges of your lawns reconvene to conclude their business. The public are also welcome at the parish clipped, if you are busy with life there is a saying which goes “ If you can only mow council meeting but may not speak at this your lawn and clip the edges, it can hide a lot other things that need doing in your meeting. garden”.

I personally do not like plants that hang over the edges of paths or the bor- der onto the lawns, which in turns kills the grass. So think about keeping the plants Pytchley Parking issues lifted off the lawns with one of the above methods. Please avoid parking cars on pavements so as to restrict access for prams. Cars so parked In your greenhouse the temperature can rise very quickly, do keep them forces mothers to walk in the road exposing well ventilated but also watch for cool nights. them to unnecessary risk. Please park sensibly. As mentioned above, plants are growing quickly at this time of year and so Similarly where possible please do not park on will your weeds so keep on top of weeding with your hoe or fork. grass verges as this churns up the grass,

spoiling the image of our village Alistair’s Tip: If you have planted any bare rooted plants over the last Autumn/Winter ensure you keep them well watered for their first year and also weed free.