APRIL 2018

All Saints’ Church Parish Magazine

LEEK WOOTTON LINK | Guy’s Cliffe | Hill Wootton | Chesford | Goodrest | Wedgnock | North & Middle Woodloes LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 which has become a very special event in EDITORIAL the community, went ahead as planned and the incredible band of volunteers at Welcome to the March issue of The Link. the Sports Club were quite run off their Well, the ‘Beast from the East’ came at feet (see page 27). the beginning of March and met with A strength of social media was also Storm Emma, and life had to be adjusted appreciated when it was possible to just a little. The Half Marathon arrange hospital transport for someone was postponed (see page 32), the first whose family was ‘marooned’ elsewhere Visitor Day of the year at Guy’s Cliffe in the country. (www.facebook.com/ Walled Garden was cancelled, school had LWandGC) to close for one day and there was some ‘confusion’ created around roadside We hope that some spring weather may recycling collections. now be around the corner and wish you all a happy Easter. However, Jean and Jim’s Big Breakfast, Helen & Lesley Eldridge, The Editorial Team

Cover Image: St George depicted within the reredos of the Parish Church of Saint George the Martyr,

All Saints’ Church WHO’S WHO? Priest in Charge Reader Jim Perryman t : 850610 Audrey Rowberry t : 851498 The Vicarage, 4 Hill Wootton Road 7a The Meadows e : [email protected] Secretary to the PCC Church Wardens Eileen Clayton t : 855124 Jonathan Kingston t : 851181 2 The Hamlet 32 Hill Wootton Road Treasurer to the PCC Nigel Stallard t : 850548 Mark Sayers t : 859389 Reading Room Cottage 36 The Hamlet Church Lane

Articles for The Link: If there is anything you would like to include, please email [email protected] The deadline for editorial submissions for the May issue is: FRIDAY, 20 APRIL 2018 Advertisements for The Link or for www.leekwoottonchurch.co.uk: 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE OF THE MAIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE Via email to [email protected] or call Jim Perryman on 01926 850610 Would you like to receive The Link by email? Please email [email protected] and request your email copy

Back issues of The Link are available to view online. go to free.yudu.com and search for ‘Leek Wootton Link’ 2 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 FROM THE VICARAGE It’s for you Have you ever had that frustrating feeling of waiting for someone to call you – and then the phone rings and… it’s for someone else. As their conversation goes on and on, you impatiently wait, hoping that your caller doesn’t give up with the constant ‘engaged’ tone. Maybe, in these days of mobile phones when everyone has their own personal number, such frustrations are a thing of the past, but I remember in my Bible College days – when there was one student phone for the whole college – that this was not at all uncommon. When it comes to the opportunities of life, it can often feel that they always come for someone else too. I have a friend who has applied for a number of jobs in recent times, which they were very qualified for but, as was expressed to me a couple of months ago, they are, ‘fed up with coming second’. We are entering the season of Holy Week and Easter – the most important time of the church’s year. We remember the actual historic and historical events from that week in Jerusalem when Jesus of Nazareth was betrayed, deserted, abused and tortured, crucified, died and was buried – and returned to life two days later. Yes, I am happy to refer to the resurrection as an event of history because the evidence for it is so overwhelming. Why did it happen and what does it mean? There are many answers to the first question – each group of people involved in arranging the execution had different reasons for wanting Jesus silenced, and then there is the deeper theological explanation. But perhaps the most important question is the second one: what does it mean? If it wasn’t really true at all, it would mean nothing. If only the execution were true, it would mean little more than any other of the many horrendous examples in history of corrupt political or religious leaders instigating or overseeing huge injustice. However, as I have said – and would be more than willing to discuss – the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming; so that, when investigated, only a closed mind permits its denial. And if it is true, then it means something of first importance to everyone. It is the God of love offering the greatest opportunity of life – fullness of life that cannot be ended by death. It is the God of love reaching out, even to the unworthy and unloving, seeking relationship and reconciliation. The opportunity is there, the telephone is ringing – and it’s not for someone else – it’s for you. Jim Perryman

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CHURCH SERVICES / EVENTS FOR APRIL 2018 Friday, 30 March GOOD FRIDAY 9:00am All Age Worship followed by CTKD Walk of Witness [see details on page 6] 2:00pm An Hour at the Cross Sunday, 1 April EASTER SUNDAY 6:30am Sunrise Service of Light followed by Easter Breakfast 8:00am Holy Communion (BCP) 9:30am All Age Easter Celebration with Holy Communion followed by Easter Egg Hunt in the churchyard Wednesday, 4 April 10:30am Midweek Holy Communion Saturday, 7 April 1:00pm Wedding of Chris Handler and Megan Jones Sunday, 8 April CHANGE OF SERVICE TIME due to road closures for the rearranged BHF Warwick Half-Marathon 11:00am Holy Communion (CW) with Children’s Groups 12:30pm Bring & Share Lunch at the Vicarage Sunday, 15 April 8:00am Holy Communion (BCP) 9:30am All Age Worship Wednesday, 18 April 10:30am Midweek Holy Communion Sunday, 22 April 9:30am All Age Holy Communion with Children’s Groups 10:45am Vestry Meeting for the election of Churchwardens 10:50am Annual Parochial Church Meeting Sunday, 29 April 9:30am All Age Worship with Holy Communion 3:00pm MESSY CHURCH IN THE WOODS at the Arboretum [see details on page 7] 6:30pm CTKD Taizé Worship at St Barnabas Church, Albion Street,

4 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 LEEK WOOTTON MU Contact : Janet Jackson t : 258264 Our March meeting had a special feel to it as it fell on International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to the role of women in our lives and a day of celebration of the great success of women across all spheres of life. The theme for our meeting was ‘Peace’ and we reflected first on some definitions of peace and what peace means to us. We went on to explore peace as wholeness and completeness – defined in Hebrew as Shalom and in Arabic as Salaam. The greetings ‘Shalom Aleichem’ and ‘Assalamu Alaikum’ literally mean ‘what is your well -being/peace?’. Our own English greeting of ‘Hello’ seemed to us to be very poor in comparison! We went on to explore a number of ways in which we can work to achieve spiritual, emotional and physical wholeness. These include, but are not confined to: understanding our thoughts and feelings, needs and wants and strengths and weaknesses and accepting ourselves whilst also showing a willingness to change and grow; being open to others; finding time to rest; having peace-friendly attitudes in our relationships; asking the right things of ourselves and focussing on the important priorities of life; creating a culture of peace by facing up to our own attitudes and dealing with them; developing relationships of mutual trust; and managing the Earth’s resources so that we can preserve life’s quality for all. ADVANCE NOTICE: Looking ahead, there will be no MU branch meeting in April as members are invited to attend the Diocesan Lady Day Service at St Martin’s Church, at Prayer 2:00pm on Monday, 9 April. Our next branch Heavenly Father, peace you meeting will be on Thursday, 10 May when we give to us and peace you hope we will be able to meet in church at our expect of us. Sift through regular time of 1:30pm to celebrate Ascension our hearts and root out Day and discuss ‘Reconciliation’. All are resentment and argument. welcome. Catch every small contention that attacks our tender peace. Help us to be good stewards of your world and commission us to banish war and conflict by valuing all people and views and promoting godly values and love for all. In Jesus’ name. Amen 5 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018

CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WITH CHURCHES TOGETHER IN KENILWORTH AND DISTRICT Churches Together in Kenilworth and District (CTKD) is the grouping of Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, and United Reformed churches in the town of Kenilworth and the villages of , Burton Green, Leek Wootton and Stoneleigh. For more information on the ecumenical events and links to the individual fellowships, see the website www.lovekenilworth.org.uk.

CTKD GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS AND OPEN-AIR SERVICES The annual CTKD Walk of Witness will take place on Good Friday morning. It consists of four specific sections. 1. 9:30 Walk from All Saints’, Leek Wootton to St John, Kenilworth This follows the 9am service of All Age Worship. Refreshments are available on our arrival at St. John’s. A small cross is carried on this section of the walk. Each walker is encouraged to carry a Palm Cross. 2. 10:15 Walk from St. John’s, Kenilworth to Abbey End This begins the official procession with a group of volunteers carrying the large cross. Each walker is encouraged to carry a Palm Cross. 3. 10:45 United Open-Air Service at Abbey End Through scripture, song, drama, testimony, preaching and prayer, the message of Christ on the Cross is proclaimed in the heart of Kenilworth 4. c.11:20 Walk from Abbey End to Abbey Hill We enter Abbey Fields by the war memorial and walk to the far end of Abbey Hill where the cross is placed in the ground and we share a short time of worship and prayer, ending around 11:45. Refreshments are then served in the Church Hall of Abbey Hill United Reformed Church.

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IN THE ARBORETUM (by permission) AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE Suitable clothing & footwear essential Parking at the entrance to The Warwickshire and not in the Health Club car park Come ready for activities in the great outdoors as we enjoy the beauty and fascination of this special place just near the entrance to The Warwickshire.

Spring into action and turn over a new leaf!.

Messy Church: • is a way of being church for families involving fun • is found across the world • values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration

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Sunday, 6 May Teddy Bear Parachuting Is your teddy brave enough to parachute off the church tower? Bring your teddy to Church Teas on Sunday, 6 May. Parachutes provided. Certificates for all brave teddies.

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or take part online at www.leekwoottonchurch.co.uk

The American evangelist Billy Graham died in late February. Here we look back on some of his notable quotes… • My home is in Heaven. I'm just travelling through this world. • It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict, God's job to judge and my job to love. • Quit beating yourself up. We all live under grace and do the best we can. • God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.' • Without the Resurrection, the cross is meaningless. • The moment we take our last breath on earth, we take our first in heaven. 8 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.ecochurch.org.uk ECO CHURCH Bees Bees are very important. Cereal crops are pollinated by wind, but most other fruit and vegetables need pollination. Without pollinators there would be no crops. Bees are key pollinators and they are in danger in several ways. Agricultural practices such as the use of pesticides, herbicides, the close cutting of hedgerows and the loss of wild flower meadows; bee diseases, and climate change all work to harm bees. But we can help. • Flowers in our gardens and community Bees need nectar-rich flowers from spring through to autumn. Having gardens with a large variety of suitable flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals will provide that food source. If buying plants or seeds, look for the Perfect for Pollinators, or another similar label. In general, plants that are not good are those with long thin trumpets or with double flowers. Some flowers such as pansies, offer little nectar or pollen. To find out if the plants you have are good, go to beekind.bumblebeeconservation.org. Many herbs, such as rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage, mint and borage are great sources of nectar as well as very useful for cooking, and fruit trees and bushes have the benefit of us enjoying the crop. • No Pesticides Do not use pesticides in the garden. It may be that you need to accept that a plant or a plant type can't be grown if it is affected by a pest, or in a following season the problem may be solved. • Let nature have a look in Don't kill the 'weeds' in your lawn, but let them grow for part of the year - if not all the lawn, then at least a patch, preferably in full sun. Clovers and other daisy type flowers such as hawkweeds are great nectar sources. A patch can be mown in early spring and then left to flower before mowing again later in the summer. Allow wild flowers to grow in flower beds. In between shrubs and perennials, there may be purple dead nettle, vetches or ground ivy (it is not a true ivy but has purple flowers). These will all add colour as well as nectar to flower beds. • Provide homes Apart from nectar, the other important thing that bees need is shelter. Honey bees live in man-made hives, and if you see a swarm of bees you should contact a local beekeeper who will collect them. Bumble bees make their own colonial nests in such places as under sheds, in old rodent holes and in bird nest boxes. Providing undisturbed areas of the garden will allow them to nest in safety. Nests only last a season and then they will be off to find somewhere else. Many species of bee are solitary bees. These lay eggs on holes in open ground, in holes in wood or in hollow stems all A bee making use of the of which can be provided in gardens. bug hotel in the churchyard 9 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.coventrycathedral.org.uk MATTERS Parish Partner : Mary Robins t : 512643 100th Anniversary of Coventry In the seventh century the vast Diocese of Mercia was divided into the Diocese of Worcester in the south and the in the north. However, when the monarchy was restored after the English Civil War, the name was changed to 'Lichfield and Coventry'. Later, in 1836, four deaneries were transferred to the Diocese of Worcester and the was created, leaving Coventry without its name in the title of a diocese. became a diocese with parts of northern Warwickshire in 1905 and in 1908 St Michael's was created a 'Collegiate Church'. So, with efforts made by the Right Reverend Huyshe-Wolcott Yeatman-Biggs, then of Worcester, and following an appeal for money, which raised £60,000, the new Diocese of Coventry was formally created on 6 September 1918. Yeatman-Biggs became the inaugural bishop of the restored diocese and today it is made up of 11 deaneries, 203 parishes and 244 churches. It is the The Right Reverend centenary of the 1918 creation that is being celebrated Huyshe-Wolcott Yeatman- this year at the Cathedral. Biggs, Dvorak A classical concert is to be held on Saturday, 7 April, 4:30pm – 6:00pm, at the Cathedral. Spires Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus with the Lufthansa Konzertchor will perform Dvorak Symphony No.6 in D Major / Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem. In the centenary year of the ending of WWI, this concert will bring together choirs and orchestras from the two cities of Coventry and Frankfurt in an act of peace and reconciliation. Two centenaries being marked this year at Coventry.

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10 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.leekwootton.org.uk LEEK WOOTTON & GUY’S CLIFFE PARISH COUNCIL Clerk to the Parish Council : Helen Eldridge t : 853841 The Parish Council last met on Tuesday, 13 March 2018, in a change of venue at All Saints’ Church to allow for full disability access. Discussion included the following: NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN Council has now given a date for the referendum on the NDP, which will be Thursday, 3 May 2018, which is a little later than initially hoped. However, the Pre-Referendum meeting will take place, as originally planned on Tuesday, 27 March at 7:00pm, at Leek Wootton Village Hall. This will be an opportunity for the Parish Council to explain why it is important that the Plan gets a ‘Yes’ vote and Councillors will be around and about and happy to answer any questions in the run up to the Referendum. It is also the intention at this meeting to develop a more detailed examination of traffic management issues, looking into all of the possible measures to address speeding, parking and traffic flows. Parishioners will be asked to “score” their preferences for the various alternatives (see below). ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY The Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Tuesday, 1 May 2018 at 7:30pm, at Leek Wootton Village Hall. This is an opportunity for anyone who lives or works in the parish to raise issues or questions concerning the parish in a public forum. The Council has invited Dave Barber, Warwick District Council’s newly appointed Head of Planning, to speak at this meeting. TRAFFIC ISSUES The Council was to make representation at the Warwick Rural West Community Forum to request further monitoring of traffic through the parish. However the Forum on 1 March was postponed due to the severe weather and has been rescheduled for 12 April. The Safer Neighbourhoods Team has already indicated that it is unlikely that it will be able to provide any additional monitoring service. The Council is therefore keen to build on the proposals set out in the NDP and prepare ideas for traffic calming that it may be able to implement using financial contributions from future development in the community and is proposing to canvas residents’ opinions. This will begin with a discussion at the NDP Pre-Referendum meeting. PARISH MAINTENANCE It has been brought to the Council’s attention that the footpath between the Saxon Mill PH and has been closed by Warwickshire County Council Rights of Way at the footbridge, which has been severely damaged by debris in the river. The Footpath has been closed since the beginning of February, but the Parish Council was not informed by WCC. The closure notice is for 6 months and the Council will monitor the situation.

11 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 BINS & DOG WASTE The Parish Council has been advised that it has been successful in its application for a grant to replace the remaining old bins in Leek Wootton and is waiting to receive the funds before proceeding with the project. Dog waste continues to be left on Hill Wootton Road and other locations and the Clerk has had to report this to have it cleaned up. The Council has provided plenty of dog waste and litter bins and considers that this is not acceptable and offenders may be fined; any dog waste should be picked up and thrown away in a knotted bag. Unfortunately, dog-walkers continue to leave bags around the bin at the western side of the Recreation Ground, even when it is obviously full. There is an alternative bin on the field, as well as at the entrance to Woodcote Drive. It is wholly unacceptable for some to believe that others should clear up this mess after them. NEXT MEETIING The Parish Council will next meet on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at All Saints’ Church again. This is because Parish Council meetings are public meetings and should be accessible to all; the Committee Room at Leek Wootton Village Hall does not have disability access and the Council is taking action to ensure that future meetings are accessible. Minutes of all Parish Council meetings, when signed, are published on the website at www.leekwootton.org.uk. Any local issues can always be raised at meetings under Public Question Time or by contacting any of the Parish Councillors or the Clerk, details of whom are listed on all noticeboards, the Parish Council website, in the Parish Directory and the Bulletin.

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12 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 Public Meeting Leek Wootton Village Hall on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 at 7:00pm Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum and Traffic Management A Public meeting will be held at the Village Hall in order to bring parishioners up-to- date on the forthcoming Referendum of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) which is provisionally arranged for 3 May 2018. The meeting will also include an open discussion on proposals for traffic management throughout the Parish. The Referendum is the official vote to confirm adoption or not of the NDP. Your votes are important to the future development of Leek Wootton as: • Once adopted (”made”), the Neighbourhood Development Plan will form part of the future Statutory WDC Planning Policy. • This will confirm the limit of Local Plan new dwelling allocation of 120 properties for Leek Wootton. • New development in Leek Wootton will attract the “High Value Rural” infrastructure levy on all new properties. • Based upon 120 new properties, this has been estimated to exceed £1.2 million, of which 25% (£300,000) would become available for Parish projects. Without a “made” NDP, this percentage falls to 15%, a difference of £120,000. • You, via the Parish Council, will continue to have a voice in future, detailed planning applications, including the Masterplan for Woodcote. Without a Neighbourhood Development Plan: • All major planning decisions will be made by solely by WDC, governed by the adopted Local Plan. The Parish Council will not have a voice in future, detailed planning applications, including the Masterplan for Woodcote. • There will be less scope for controlled infrastructure development in the village. The most significant element of future planning for Leek Wootton will be the redevelopment of Woodcote. It is essential that the policies contained within the Neighbourhood Development Plan – which conform with those in the WDC Local Plan – are properly observed in any future detailed plans for site namely: • A maximum of 115 new dwellings on the site as a whole. • A single coordinated development of each of the components of the new housing, within an acceptable timeframe. • Protection and enhancement of the historic assets and their setting, including a secure and sustainable future for Woodcote as a Grade 2 listed building. • A mix of new dwelling types in order to meet with the changing needs of Leek Wootton, including affordable housing. • High quality layout and design, positively enhancing the landscape character. • Provision for necessary infrastructure requirements, including open spaces • Provision for the future management and maintenance of the non-developed areas of the site. A total of 120 new dwellings within the Leek Wootton settlement area constitute an increase of more than 30%. This will inevitably lead to more local traffic, especially when combined with the more than 1,400 new dwellings planned for Kenilworth. Your input is crucial to future demands for change and this will be discussed at the meeting. 13 ADVERTISING

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Parish Registers

23 February 2018 Marriage of Emily Elizabeth Morris & Michael Allan Coleman

Left: Mike & Emily, who both grew up in Leek Wootton and now live in the community ADVANCE NOTICE: 2018 COMMUNITY EVENTS 16 June LW&GC Parish Summer Fête Plans for the Summer Fête continue to move forward with lots of ideas, but we are looking for people to come along and man stalls. You can run a stall for an organisation or you may just want to raise money for a worthy cause. We have equipment for some stalls, or you may have your own ideas. If you’re interested and would like to find out more, please contact: [email protected] Or come along to our next planning meeting at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 2 May at Leek Wootton Sports Club. 11 November Battle’s Over: A Nation’s Tribute Leek Wootton & Guy’s Cliffe will be taking part in the nationwide Battle’s Over beacon lighting to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I. Planning meetings will be taking place shortly between the organisers and landowners and we will bring you more news over coming months. More information about the ‘Nation’s Tribute’ is available online at: www.leekwootton.org.uk/your-parish/parish-events/remembrance2018 Organisers are considering also taking part in the There But Not There (www.therebutnotthere.org) nationwide installation by purchasing from the Tommies collection. If you would like to contribute please contact: [email protected] 15 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.leekwoottonwi.co.uk LEEK WOOTTON WI President : Genny Wilson t : 690701 Made by Mary x The word Apiarist, more commonly known as Bee Keeper, comes from the Latin word ‘apiarum’ which in turn originates from ‘apis’, meaning bee. But no translation was required when Mary Pemberton spoke passionately about what happens in the life of a bee and her experience as a bee keeper at our February meeting. We learnt a lot about these industrious insects. Mary, who is also a member of LWWI, took up bee keeping when she retired, as she felt the need to do something interesting. Having completed a course at the Beekeepers Association in Stoneleigh, her role as ‘mum’ began with adopting 10,000 bees; a single queen (which is colour-marked with a Queen Marking Pen!), thousands of female worker bees and hundreds of male drones, whose single role is to mate with the queen. The queen bee is the largest and can live up to three years laying up to half a million eggs. The drone bee does no work and in the early autumn they are evicted by the workers and die... Mary’s first hive grew from 10,000 to some 50,000 bees as they searched for pollen to mix with water that is fed to the growing larvae. The distance a bee flies can vary, sometimes up to 5 miles for food, but an average distance would be less than a mile from the hive. A strong colony therefore flies the equivalent of to the moon every day! The type of pollen collected can dictate the colour of the wax and also the colour and taste of the honey. Mary explained how essential it was for every bee keeper to be well protected as, technically, harvesting the honey is stealing the bee’s food source. Mary went on to explain that the smoker used by Aparists helps to distract the bees when the collection is carried out during the summer months. In the winter, the bees receive a sugar syrup feed and the hive will be protected from predators such as mice or woodpeckers. During the cold months, the bees surround the queen and effectively ‘shiver’ to keep warm. Interestingly, this same technique is used to

16 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 keep the hive cool during the summer! Bees are clever creatures! Mary is also qualified to collect swarms, which occur when the queen leaves the hive, as bees will always follow and protect their queen. Once the swarm has been collected - which requires a collection box, a pair of secateurs and a blanket - Mary calmly transports them in her car to their new home. The evening was rounded off with Mary showing us how to make real wax candles, and the opportunity to purchase some lovely honey products. It was a fun and heart-warming evening to learn how these small insects not only work hard pollinating our plants, create architectural wax wonders to house their wonderful honey, but also how they play a vital role in the production of the food and drinks that we consume. The humble bee is indeed a mini-marvel!

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Chairman : Ros Commander t : 511373 Ladies’ Lunch & Fashion Show On Wednesday, 14 March we had a super day at The Warwickshire when 150 ladies gathered to enjoy an excellent meal and a fashion show. The fashions were presented by Jane from Justina and Dice of and Shipston-on-Stour with an excellent commentary on clothes for all occasions and in all price ranges, and the fund-raising team is very grateful to her. A raffle was held with the main prize a £250 voucher donated by Sylvesters the Jewellers of Kenilworth. There were many other prizes and our grateful thanks go to all those who donated. A big thank you also to all those ladies who attended. We raised nearly £2,600. ADVANCE NOTICE: Monday, 18 June Summer Lunch Our next function is a Summer Lunch at the Village Hall, with a talk by Heidi Meyer, the 33rd Master of the Lord Leycester Hospital and the first female Master to be appointed in the Hospital's 450 year history. Ticketing details to follow.

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Learn traditional Circle Dances from around the world to wonderful music. Steps are clearly taught and no partners are needed. It's friendly, informal and fun and everyone is welcome. No previous dance experience is necessary. Circle Dance can be upbeat and lively or slow and beautifully meditative, but always uplifting. 1st and 3rd Monday of each month 2-3pm * New venue starting on 19th February 2018 Parochial Hall, 28 High St, Kenilworth CV8 1LZ (2 hours free parking in nearby Abbey Fields car park, Bridge St, Kenilworth CV8 IBP) Class fee £5 *Free first session for new members

For more information, and to book your place please contact group leader: Anne Burrell Mobile: 07816 422614 Email: [email protected] Circle Dance For outer enjoyment and inner wellbeing!

18 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.allsaints-leekwootton.cofeacademy.org ALL SAINTS’ C of E ACADEMY Executive Head Teacher : Andrew Morris t : 400498 Part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust Academisation David Morris, CEO of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust has written to all parents and carers welcoming the families of All Saints’ Church of Primary School on it becoming a part of the ‘family’ of academies. Smart new signs and noticeboards have been erected at the school, to reflect the new academy status, and the Bishop of Coventry will be joining the staff, children and families at the Academy on Tuesday, 24 April to lead a Service of Celebration.

COVER STORY: St George’s Day, 23 April Arise St George There isn’t a wealth of information on England’s patron saint, but it is widely believed he was born to a noble Christian family in the third century in Cappadocia (now Turkey) and was a soldier in the Guard of Roman Emperor Diocletian. When the Emperor began persecuting Christians, St George was tortured in a bid to make him renounce his faith, but he stood firm and became a Christian martyr when he was beheaded in AD303. The day of his martyrdom is said to be 23 April. Tales of his courage and faith spread throughout Europe during the Crusades, but he did not become England’s patron saint until 1348 when King Edward III was on the throne. The fact that he wasn’t English is of little significance; a patron saint just needed to embody the characteristics a kingdom wanted to project to others. Choosing St George as a patron saint was part of Edward III’s ambitions to make England one of the most powerful and warlike nations in Europe. Did you know…? St George’s Day was declared a national St George is also the patron saint of feast day and holiday in England in 1415. Portugal, Venice, Beirut, Malta, Ethiopia, St George’s Day was celebrated almost as Georgia, the Palestinian territories, Serbia much as Christmas, its popularity only and Lithuania. waning after England and Scotland united. As well as being a Christian figure, St Although not a public holiday today, it is George is also prayed for by Muslims; still marked, with the flag of St George there is a shrine in his name at Beit Jala, a being flown and some people wear a rose. Palestinian Christian town. 19 ADVERTISING

20 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 KENILWORTH PROBUS CLUB Chairman : Brian Williams Hon Secretary : Mike Cheeseman t : 852976 The regular monthly meeting on 19 February heard a different, but interesting talk on the History of Coins by a keen coin collector, Colin Clay. On 15 March a number of members met up in Malvern and were given a most interesting guided tour of the Morgan Car Company and some members followed this with an enjoyable lunch at the Nags Head, adjacent to the works, before making their way back home. The 20 March monthly meeting heard a talk by Kenilworth historian, Robin Leach on The Complete History of Abbey Fields. His talk, based on his new book, told a comprehensive story of the ownership and development of Abbey Fields over the years.

www.conservatives.com LEEK WOOTTON CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION Chairman : Wallace Redford t : 856891 Invite you to a COFFEE MORNING on Thursday, 10 May, from 10:30am at the home of Margaret and Tom Powell, 14 The Hamlet, Leek Wootton CV35 7QW Admission £2 - gentlemen welcome Coffee and Margaret's biscuits! BRING & BUY - RAFFLE Coffee Time Quiz Have a go at these quick fire brain teasers … 1. On TV, who did Lurch work for? 2. How many arms/tentacles/limbs does a squid have? 3. Where is the source of the River Severn? 4. “Danny Boy calling Broadsword, Danny Boy calling Broadsword” was a famous calling line from which book and film? 5. After how many years do you celebrate a Crystal Wedding Anniversary? Answers on page 33 21 ADVERTISING

22 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.leekwoottonscoutgroup.co.uk 1ST LEEK WOOTTON SCOUT GROUP Contact : Jo Elsy t : 854623 In July 2019, Scouts from all over the world will be heading to West Virginia for the World Scout Jamboree; an international camp for Scouts to meet each other. The 24th World Scout Jamboree is to be hosted by the Scout Associations of America, Canada and Mexico. I am lucky to have been selected as one of the eight unit leaders to accompany 63 Scouts and 9 Guides. The Jamboree itself is at Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, the National Campsite of the Boy Scouts of America, a site that compares in size to greater Coventry! As well as the Jamboree we will have a ‘big city experience’ and Hosted Hospitality at a campsite or similar with local Scouts in Canada or America. We may spend up to 40 hours on a coach, but hopefully not in one stretch! Each Scout, and leader, has to raise £3,500, not only so they can go, but also to help others less fortunate to be able to make it to North America. Therefore, there will be upcoming fundraising events throughout this year, and the next, to raise sufficient funds for all parts of the trip. Working as a team to put on fundraising events is part of the Jamboree experience, teaching the participants (and leaders) new skills. At a recent Tesco bag-pack, we met a participant from the 9th World Scout Jamboree, the Jubilee Jamboree held in Sutton Park, in 1957 and discovered that the butcher had led a unit to the 18th WSJ in the Netherlands. We would love to hear your jamboree stories too. Lesley Knott Upcoming events: Friday, 6 April: Tony Kelly, the ‘Galway Boy’: an evening of dancing and country music with an Irish twist at the Albany Club, in Earlsdon, Coventry from 8:00pm. Tickets £10. Saturday, 21 April at 3:00pm: St George’s Day Afternoon Tea with homemade cakes, sandwiches and tea at St Francis of Assisi Parish Centre, Kenilworth. Tickets £7.50. Saturday, 28 April: Table Top Sale, St Barnabas Church Hall. 10:00am -12noon. Tickets available from Lesley Knott (m: 0796 381 4773 / e: [email protected]) or any of the Kenilworth Scouts attending the Jamboree.

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24 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.leekwoottonhorticulturalsociety.co.uk LEEK WOOTTON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Hon Secretary : Mary Murdoch t : 854103 On Wednesday, 14 March the AGM of the Society was held at the Village Hall and the following is the Chairman’s report: “The Annual Outing, on Sunday, 4 June, organised as usual by Margaret and Tom Powell, took us to Ashwood Nurseries near Kidderminster. As reported at the last AGM, this was the last occasion that Margaret and Tom would be organizing the annual trip, with responsibility passing to Steph and Rob Jones. I am sure you will agree that Margaret and Tom have produced some memorable outings and they deserve our heartfelt thanks. The Annual Show, held on Saturday, 19 August, was another successful event. Committee, families and friends all helped to make it a wonderful afternoon for visitors and the Minibeasts Roadshow, with exhibits from all over the world, proved to be a great draw. In terms of awards, The Banksian Medal was won by Ron Guest and the Jim Perkins Salver went to Rob Cheetham. A new award for 2017, the Gillitt Salver, presented in memory of Past President Audrey Gillitt by her family, was won by Marie Jane Roberts. Income was slightly down on previous years, but we maintain a healthy financial position. Strong support continues from local businesses in the form of prizes for the raffle and we are grateful for that support. A tree was planted on 18 November in the memorial area of the Recreation Ground in memory of Audrey Gillitt and the event was supported by members of Audrey’s family and friends. For those who wish to see the tree, it is marked with a plaque and is protected by a wooden surround. In financial terms our healthy position provides opportunities to celebrate the 150 years anniversary of the Annual Show in August. We must express our sadness and sympathy for the passing of John Mitchell who served on the Committee for many years and was a keen exhibiter at the Show as well as running the skittles competition. The Outing this year will be to Coton Manor Garden in Northamptonshire on Sunday, 9 June with a coffee stop at Kilworth Hotel and Theatre. The outing is being organised by Steph and Rob Jones with full details on the website. There are some seats left on the coach; please contact Mary Murdoch (01926 854103) or Steph Jones (01926 855370) to book your seat. The Annual Show will be held on Saturday, 18 August when there will, as usual, be stalls and teas along with entertainment for the children and young at heart. Photographic categories will be ‘Celebrations’ and ‘Animals’. Angela Guest will be orchestrating the event, as she has successfully done over many years. You will, hopefully, be aware that 2018 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Show and you will be able to view the original article from the Courier dated 1 August 1868, together with a transcript, at the Show. We

25 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 are currently examining ways of celebrating the occasion. Invitations have been sent to groups and societies in the parish to enter an exhibit of flowers for which there will be a special award for the winning entry. The planting of trees and shrubs will also be undertaken. Details of all the intended arrangements will be published in The Link magazine. The Society website, which can be accessed at www.leekwoottonhorticulturalsociety.co.uk, continues to attract support from far and wide. You can also contact the Society via [email protected]. It is worth having a look at all the information, including photographs that make up the content. My thanks to all who have supported the Society over the past 12 months, especially the members of the Committee who have given unstinting support. Special thanks are due to our Secretary, Mary Murdoch for her boundless energy, Christine Hurcomb as Treasurer, Angela Guest as reported above, Tom and Margaret as our very able tour guides and to Steph Jones who has assisted with meeting minute taking and production. It is sad, but inevitable, that Committee Members reach the point where they feel it necessary to retire from their roles. Margaret Powell has decided to step down after 50 years work on the Committee and her presence and contribution will be missed. Our constitution provides for a Committee of 16 members, including the Officers, and we are currently at 14 members. If you would like to join the Society, please contact 01926 854103 or 01926 850317.”

After the official meeting we continued the evening with light refreshments whilst divulging our plans for the Annual Show which will mark the 150th year of its existence.

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26 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 CANCER RESEARCH UK Secretary : Shirley Calvert t : 859003 Beast from the East didn’t deter breakfasters There was snow, freezing temperatures and a bitter wind blowing on the morning of our Big Breakfast, but a warm and welcoming atmosphere inside the Sports Club, as we optimistically started preparing breakfasts with just a little concern as to how many people would reach us! We needn't have worried though because people gradually started arriving (by various modes of transport, including by toboggan), and the room was soon full of people chatting and laughing while tucking into their breakfasts. We ultimately served over 200 breakfasts!

Thanks to the generosity of those who came for breakfast and donations from others unable to make it we raised over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK, which is a fantastic result - our heartfelt thanks to you all. A huge thank you also to everybody who worked so hard in their various roles to make this possible - you are all stars and we are most grateful. Jean and Jim All in the month of APRIL 100 years ago, on 1 April 1918, Britain's Health Organisation (WHO) was founded. Royal Air Force (RAF) was founded when 60 years ago, on 4 to 7 April 1958, the first the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Aldermaston March was held by members Naval Air Service merged. of the Campaign for Nuclear Also 100 years ago, on 16 April Disarmament (CND). 1918, Spike Milligan (right) was 50 years ago, on 4 April 1968, born. This Indian-born Irish American Baptist minister and comedian and writer was a Afro-American civil rights leader member of The Goons, known for Martin Luther King, Jr. was his anarchic sense of absurdity. assassinated, aged 39. Also 100 years ago, on 21 April 1918, 25 years ago, on 30 April 1993, Cern, the Manfred von Richthofen ('The Red Baron') creators of the World Wide Web, was shot down in France, aged 25. announced that it could be used for free 80 years ago, on 9 April 1938, the first by anyone. football match was broadcast on 20 years ago, on 10 April 1998, The Good television: Scotland beat England 1 - 0. Friday Agreement was signed in Northern 70 years ago, on 7 April 1948, The World Ireland. 27 ADVERTISING

28 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 LEEK WOOTTON BELLRINGERS Tower Captain : Mark Sayers t : 859389

Leek Wootton Ringers in Guild Striking Competition On Saturday, 10 March at St Mark’s Church, Bilton near Rugby, our two teams from the Sunday Service Band of ringers competed in the Coventry Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers 6 bell Striking Competition, coming 2nd and 3rd in the Call Change Section. Each band of ringers completes a minimum of 120 call changes and the independent judge marks the performance by giving the number of faults recorded. Leek Wootton “A” team recorded 50 faults and were awarded 2nd place. Leek Wootton “B” team, made up of a scratch band, were awarded 3rd place with 65 faults. This is the first time that Leek Wootton has ever entered a striking competition and for both bands to achieve a more than reasonable performance on the day, demonstrated the high standard that has become the norm for both Sunday services and weddings. We also achieved the unofficial best turnout dress code with our matching maroon sweatshirts! Please note “no anoraks in our team”; so, if you were to see the photos of the other nine teams you would understand why we were the best turnout teams. Mark Sayers, Tower Captain

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SATURDAY TALKS AT THE FUSILIERS MUSEUM Venue: St John’s House Museum, Warwick Charge: £5 per talk (+ £1 per item to be valued on Valuation Day – 31 March) Time: 14:00 hours Saturday, 31 March Militaria Valuation Day David Seeney - £1 per item Saturday, 28 April Waterloo Major Mick Atkinson (late RAOC) 29 ADVERTISING

30 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 Friday, 13 April at 7:30 at the Sports Club leukaemiacare.org.uk Quiz in aid of Leukaemia Care I am holding a quiz at the Sports Club on Friday, 13 April at 7:30 in aid of Leukaemia Care to support Ian Jagger (see his story below). A quiz to support him would be a good fund raiser. Teams of 6 people maximum, £2.00 per person and there will be the usual refreshments at half time. Yours truly will be the Quizmaster. Norman Rogers https://2018-london-marathon.everydayhero.com/uk/ian-jagger Ian’s Marathon My name is Ian Jagger from Simmer Kitchens and I will be running the London Marathon 2018 for Leukaemia Care. In August 2017 I sadly lost my Dad to this terrible disease; he fought it with strength and grace, he never complained and put our family first until the end. He was a man in a million, strong, caring and thoughtful; he made me the man I am today. I have found strength from training for the London Marathon through the darkest days with some of the worst weather I have ever experienced. I have thrown my trainers on and pounded the streets with my Dad in mind and to try and help others who are dealing with leukaemia. We are holding a Quiz Night at the Leek Wootton Sports Club on Friday, 13 April at 7:30pm, to raise as much money as possible to smash through my target!! We would love to see as many faces as possible to join in the fun!! Please also go to my link to donate: https://2018-london-marathon.everydayhero.com/ uk/ian-jagger Thank you, Ian www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com Virgin Money London Marathon Sunday, 22 April If you want to try and spot Ian, the marathon starts at 10:00am and TV coverage will be by BBC Sport. For information about the route, go to the website above. 31 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018

http://leekwoottonsports.club [email protected] LEEK WOOTTON SPORTS CLUB Secretary : Paul Baigent t : 07535 736556 Opening times: Monday CLOSED Tuesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm Wednesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm Thursday CLOSED Except for Crib & Dominos nights Friday 5:30pm - 11:00pm Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 9:00pm Bank Holidays - Times vary

The Sports Club AGM took place during March and many of the existing Committee Members were re-elected. Paul Baigent will take over the role of Membership Secretary and that of Social Secretary will be taken by Sue Whitehouse. The other key positions will remain as was. There were also five Life Members elected to the Club. Paul Baigent and Phil Langdon were elected for their services to both the Football Club and the Sports Club in general and Danny Rowe was elected for services to the Cricket Club. Finally, Clare Clements and Judith Hanlon were rewarded for their quick first aid reactions in a lifesaving incident at the Club last year. The major news to report from the outgoing Committee was that, for the first time in five years, the Club is operating with an annual surplus. The Committee has worked hard to turn around the Club finances and the President, Tony O’Toole 32 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 thanked them for their hard work. Increased social events and some cost-cutting measures have had a positive impact and as a result the Committee recommended that the membership fees remain unchanged for the year ahead and the annual bar price increases will not be applied for the time being. This positive position was achieved despite a decrease in the number of members; membership has fallen by 12%. This is a concern and past members are urged to renew their membership to ensure the Club continues to grow. It’s not all Committee business however, we have several social events planned. There is to be a Quiz on Friday, 13 April with all proceeds going to Leukaemia Care (read more on page 31). The very next day is the Club’s annual Grand National Lunch and Party with an on-site bookmaker with whom you can place your bets. Tickets are £8. On Wednesday, 18 April the Discussion Group will be hosting its third meeting with local historian and author Graham Gould giving a talk titled Lost & Forgotten Kenilworth. Graham’s talk will include a virtual tour of the Castle and how it looked before it became a ruin and he will explain what life was like when Kenilworth was a strategic stronghold for the King during the Civil War. The talk will not just be about the Castle; Graham has hundreds of old photos and sketches of forgotten parts of the town. Tickets for this event at £10 are selling fast, so if you would like one please visit the bar; the evening will include a fish’n’chip supper. Forthcoming events: Wednesday, 11 April Club Bingo Night Friday, 13 April Quiz Night in aid of Leukaemia Care Saturday, 14 April Grand National Lunch and Party Wednesday, 18 April Discussion Group: Lost & Forgotten Kenilworth Wednesday, 25 April Club Bingo Night Sunday, 29 April Malcolm Barnett Memorial Cricket Match Wednesday, 16 May Ladies Fashion Show Don’t forget to keep up to date with all the happenings and goings on at the Sports Club on our web site at www.leekwoottonsports.club Coffee Time Quiz Answers

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34 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 Recipes from Hilary Farm Kitchen by Julia Green One day, when it stops raining, you may want a couple of easy lunch ideas to give you energy whilst working in the garden: Tuna Pâté Ingredients: • 1 tin of tuna, your choice in brine or • ½ lemon, squeezed oil • ¼ tsp Tabasco Sauce • 6 oz / 150 g soft cream cheese - I • Black pepper like the one with chives • 1 tblsp parsley chopped • 1 tsp lemon zest Method 1. Using a fork, mash the tuna. Add the cream cheese. 2. Mix it together, adding the lemon zest and juice to taste. 3. Stir in the Tabasco Sauce, if using, and plenty of black pepper. 4. Put into a nice serving dish and garnish with the parsley. 5. This is nice chilled and then served with Melba toast. To make home-made, take the crusts off medium sliced bread. Cut carefully in two and then toast until brown, be careful they brown/burn very quickly. Horseradish Mackerel Cream Serves 4 as a starter Ingredients: • 2 apples, unpeeled cut into bite flaked - smoked or unsmoked sized chunks • 6 fl oz natural yogurt • Juice of one lemon • 2 tsp horseradish sauce • Mixed salad leaves • Black pepper • 4-6 small beetroot, cooked and cut • 2 tblsp sesame seeds or other into quarters seeds of your choice • 6 oz / 150 g cooked mackerel, • Pita bread to serve Method 1. Toss the apple in the lemon juice 2. Arrange the salad leaves on a plate, top with the beetroot and apples 3. Mix the mackerel, yogurt, horseradish and black pepper together 4. Spoon this onto the salad and sprinkle with the seeds Serve with warm pita breads Enjoy! 35 ADVERTISING

36 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 www.warwickshire.police.uk/article/2279/Warwick-Rural-West WARWICK RURAL WEST SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM e: [email protected] Local Incidents & Issues • An incident in Leek Wootton saw three male offenders disturbed by a potential victim. • Registration plates were taken from a car at The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club. Autocrime Registration plates have been the target of two thefts from motor vehicles in the area. It is possible to secure these to your car with anti-theft screws, which are available online. There remain incidents in which valuables left in vehicles have been taken. One report saw three vehicles that had been targeted at one time in a car park. One car in particular had important work documents of the informant within. Please remove all valuables from your vehicles and, if possible, store your vehicle in a garage at night. No matter how trivial, please try and remove anything that could be sold on from your cars, or indeed any indication that there are expensive goods in the car. For example, an Apple USB car charger would lead to believing there may be an iPhone/ iPod in the car. Please also remove any important documents you may have in the back or the boot of your car. If they are important to your home or work life, keep them safely in your house, or at work. For further information, your Neighbourhood Watch Representatives are: Lisa Craine (Leek Wootton) e: [email protected] Sonia Scrimshire (Hill Wootton) m: 07770 664790 / e: [email protected] ADVERTISING

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38 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 OUT & ABOUT IN LEEK WOOTTON & GUY’S CLIFFE See main articles for further details Sunday, 1 April Saturday, 14 April Easter Sunday Grand National Lunch and Party At the Sports Club Easter Fun at Foundry Wood www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk Sunday, 15 April Regency Run Monday, 2 April www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk Easter Monday Wednesday, 18 April 6-7 April Discussion Group and Supper French Market & Artisan Market At the Sports Club www.enjoywarwick.co.uk Sunday, 22 April Sunday 8 April Virgin London Marathon Warwick Half Marathon www.bhf.org.uk Annual Parochial Church Meeting 10:45 All Saints’ Church Springtime Fun in Foundry Wood www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk Monday, 23 April Monday 9 April St George’s Day MU Coventry Diocesan Service Wednesday, 25 April 14:00 St Martin, Finham Club Bingo Night Tuesday, 10 April At the Sports Club Parish Council Meeting Saturday, 28 April 19:30 All Saints’ Church A Celebration of May Day Wednesday, 11 April and Spring Time Club Bingo Night www.hillclosegardens.com At the Sports Club Leamington Farmers’ Market Friday, 13 April www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk Quiz Night for Leukaemia Care Sunday, 29 April 19:30 at the Sports Club Malcolm Barnett Memorial Cricket Match BUS TIMETABLE Timetable for Stagecoach Route X68 between Coventry and via Leek Wootton, as published on www.stagecoachbus.com Leek Wootton  Kenilworth  Coventry MONDAY TO FRIDAY (except public holidays) Leek Wootton: 0742 0950 then hourly until 1450 1553 1653(HOL) 1738 1813 SATURDAY Leek Wootton: 0742 0950 then hourly until 1450 1553 1658 1738 1808 Leek Wootton  Warwick  Warwick Gates  Leamington  Lillington  Cubbington MONDAY TO SATURDAY (except public holidays) Leek Wootton: 0744 0914 then hourly until 1514 1627 1727 1827 (HOL) school holidays only For return journeys to Leek Wootton, please see full timetable online

39 LEEK WOOTTON LINK | APRIL 2018 MARCH IN PICTURES… In a month that has seen the Beast from the East and the Mini-Beast from the East, cause major disruption, with more to come (if the weather reports are to be believed) the snow was really quite beautiful…  Northgate Street, Warwick The Cape of Good Hope PH, Warwick 

The part of the golf course on what used to be known as Hanging Hill provides a superb toboggan run! 

 Damage to a stone pier of the footbridge at the Saxon Mill PH This appears to have been caused by the weight of debris being washed downstream, some of which has been sawn up, ready for removal, but was once again washed into the river during heavy rain 

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