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The money *Hormone imbalances, Brixworth BRIXWORTH CENTRE UPDATE Also available in the salon: *Digestive problems, CLARIFICATIONSBrixworth Plus Bank Holiday Mondays wisteria & acers raised will be spent on local charitable *Migraine and headaches, causes. *Anxiety and stress related symptoms, (May - September) 2.00-5.30pm > CHIROPODY *Relaxation and stress relief, LandscapingLandscaping June, July & August Meetings during this year will be held in the *Pregnancy care. > NAIL EXTENSIONS Also Offering: Fabulous containers HeritageKEEPERS Centre on the second Wednesday OF THE of VILLAGE*Bach Flower Remedies for support with emo PURSE tional issues, Winner of the HHA/Christie’s > PEDICURES *Auricular therapy with Ear Candle s, *Reiki Healing Agapanthus each month starting at 8pm. If you are Fiona Rice. MAR, BFRP. 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l Brixworth Stores was broken into and cigarettes stolen. l The café at Brixworth Country Park was broken into. l An attempted burglary during the daytime at a house in the Ridings. The intruder was disturbed. l A dwelling burglary in Windmill Close. l A car owner drove off without paying after filling up with petrol at Blason’s garage. l Four vehicle crimes during the month. l Five criminal damage incidents in the Ashway/Footpath leading to Eastfield Road. l Two local youngsters arrested for damage to the library. Boxing Day 2004 marked the beginning of the ground works around Hayward’s Barn and l One arrest outside the Co-Op in although the area may presently resemble ‘The Somme’, the new cricket ground is under regard to a Dispersal order. construction as predicted in the last edition of The Bulletin. A huge amount of earth is being l Arrest of young people in connection moved – the gradient from top to bottom before work began was around four metres! with offences committed in Daventry. Levelling should be complete by mid February and seeding for the outfield and the construction of the square will commence in the spring. The club is in regular contact with C.B.O. Jackie Stubley Dallas Burston with regard to the total project which includes the design and construction of the club house and the facility for tennis and bowls which, when complete, will be available for the residents of Brixworth and the local community. Watch this space and the development BURGLARY HELPLINE as progress is made. Regular picture updates and news on the site will also be available at Following last issue’s report, please www.brixworth.play-cricket.com. Views over the surrounding countryside and the reservoir remember you can get your free burglary are stunning - this will indeed be one of the best and most picturesque grounds in pack by phoning 01327 303189 or e-mail Northamptonshire. Chris Timm [email protected]

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COUNTRYBRIXWORTH EYE FOOTPATHS FIRE SERVICE AWARDS Freedom to roam COUNTRYBULLETIN EYE BOARD FIRE SERVICE AWARDS NORTHAMPTON FIRE & RESCUE LONG SERVICE & GOOD CHILDREN’S SOCIETY BOX GARDENING CLUB CONDUCT MEDAL AWARDS COLLECTION Meetings for the next three months will be In our roles as Chairman and Lady of BULLETINheld in BOARDthe hall above the Brixworth Library The final total for the Children’s Society box Daventry District Council, we were very at 7.30pm collection this year was £763.36. honoured to be invited to the Congratulations to Valerie Blason and her G Friday 18th March – Mr Mark Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue SPORTS PAGEBradshaw – Warden of LyvedenSPORTS EDITOR: John Blason team in their efforts to support this charity. ****** Service Long Service Awards for 2005. New Bield ‘The Story of Lyveden The event was held at the Northampton DAVENTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE New Bield’- with slides. Marriot Hotel on 27th January and the Steve Atkinson, Chief Executive of G Friday 29th April – Mr Geoff Stokes presentations were made by the Lord FUTUREDaventrySPORTS District OFCouncil ADULT from 1999 toPAGEEDUCATION‘The History of ******the BUILDING Allotment SPORTSLieutenant, EDITOR: Lady Juliet John Townsend. Blason 2004, has resigned to take up a post at Movement’. It was a wonderful evening and we were G Friday 27th May – Jean McDonnell Hinckley. It is proposed that his position will very proud to witness the award of a – Continuing the theme of the Role medal for long service to a Brixworth not be filled, but his immediate subordinates of Women in Gardening – Vita ‘boy’ Firefighter Stephen Skinner. will rotateFUTURE the responsibilities OF amongst ADULT them. EDUCATIONSackville-West ‘The MakingBUILDING of CORRECTIONSStephen joined the Fire Service & at NORTHAMPTON & LAMPORT Sissinghurst’ Brixworth in November 1984 as a CLARIFICATIONSRetained Fire-fighter and he also served RAILWAY BRIXWORTH STORES two years at Rothwell Fire Station. When Special Events for 2005 are:- The Brixworth Bulletin is extremely grateful CORRECTIONSStephen worked in Brixworth, he was & on KEEPERSG 6th March – Mothering OF Sunday. THEto VILLAGE the Patel family for their PURSE very generous 24 hour cover, but then went on to limited G 26th – 28th March – Easter Egg. donation to the running costs of the CLARIFICATIONScover when he went to work with his Community newspaper. G.HAMSON & SON ACTive G 30th April, 1st & 2nd May – Day Out father in Northampton. During his service, Stephen has also been PERSONAL TRAINING with Thomas. BRIXWORTH CEVC PRIMARY GARAGE SERVICESa Sub-Officer but due to work FITNESS CONSULTANT, SPORTS THERAPY G 28th – 30th May – Teddy Bear’s Holiday. SCHOOL PTA EVENTS PILATES INSTRUCTOR KEEPERS OF THE VILLAGECustomer PURSE Breakdowncommitments, Service he has gone back to being a G Saturday 5th March – Ice Skating BRIXWORTH CENTRE General Repairs and Servicing of CarsLeading and CommercialFirefighter. Vehicles Stephen has been HOW ARE YOU FEELING? 11am – 5pm in SchoolVehicle Hall Steam Cleaning and Wax Oil Treatment PRE-SCHOOL married to Angela for 17 years and has a G Friday 11th March, EasterSuppliers bingo of Pre-packedson Callum Solid Fuel aged 9 and a daughter Lucy Ofsted have awarded Brixworth Centre Pre- Air conditioning service now available evening aged 5. Do you need the motivation to lose weight, tone up & get fitter? School the highest rating after their recent G Saturday 25th June, SummerCLASS Fete 4 & CLASS 7 M.O.T. TESTING We are sure you will all agree with us that Without the hassle of travelling to a inspection. Congratulations to the staff on G Friday 15th July, Summer themed the firefighters do a wonderful job and gym? this outstanding result. disco. Harborough Road Garage, Brixworth wish Stephen congratulations on his TRY A PERSONAL TRAINER The PTA Committee would likeTelephone: to thank 01604achievement 881098 and hope that he continues HISTORY SOCIETY OR JOIN ONE OF OUR everyone who supported the Christmas in this very valuable role. Thursday 17th March POPULAR FITNESS CLASSES Bazaar which raised £2,253 for the school. Cllrs Frank & Liz WiiG IN BRIXWORTH Alice Hawkins: The life & times of a suffragette DAY TYPE VENUE TIME Peter Barratt Monday Circuits Village Hall 7.00 - 8.00 Thursday 21st April Monday Circuits Village Hall 8.00 - 9.00 History in Stone: Brixworth Saxon Church EXPRESSIONS Weds. Pilates The Centre 6.15 - 7.00 Dr Diana Sutherland Classes are mixed and for all May--date to be confirmed Longstanding Unisex Hairdressers levels of fitness. Brixworth Workhouse Dr Elizabeth Hurren PLEASE RING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Friday 29 July–Monday 1st August Special rates Tuesdays & Wednesdays for over 60s 4-Day European Trip based in Lille Tel: 01604 880126 including visits to First World War New stylist, Vickie, joined the team on 1st January Mobile: 07732 165546 Battlefields & Bruges. For bookings contact (Wednesdays only). Anyone booking with Vickie e-mail: [email protected] Paula Kirton, Tel:880033. and producing this advertisement will get an extra Market Harborough Operatic Society 20% off during March 2005. presents Also available in the salon: BrixworthBrixworth > CHIROPODY LandscapingLandscaping > NAIL EXTENSIONS Based on a story & characters by Damon Runyon. Music & lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows > PEDICURES > WAXING For personal service, design & Mon/Tue/Wed: £8; Thurs/Fri/Sat: £9 creation of your ideal garden, Concessions £6 (Monday only) We look forward to your visit. call Matthew Cox on: TICKETS NOW ON SALE! The Coach and Horses Phone: 01604 882390 from Harborough District Council Offices, Mobile: 07702 317828 Adam & Eve St., Market Harborough or contact the bookings managers on: 70 Northampton Road, Brixworth 01858 462321 or 01858 462835 a tavern of immense character and charm - over six 5 Burrows Vale th th Brixworth 14 - 19 March 2005 hundred Tel:years old, 01604 with a cosy, 880770 blazing inglenook fire. NorthamptonNN6 9US Welland Park College, Market Harborough See our blackboards for Traditional Sunday lunch 5 @@@ @ @ @ freshly cooked dishes served from 12 onwards. CONTACT DETAILS

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@ Harborough Road, Brixworth Advertising Manager: Sue Verallo 881422 Open 7 days a week Advertising Design: George Hammerschmidt 880212 FOR ALL GENERAL BUILDING AND JOINERY WORKS, EXTENSIONS AND CONVERSIONS BED AND BREAKFAST Distribution Manager: Jane Neill 880618 Also approved contractors for: Treasurer: David Hymas 881755 Lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.00pm (Open all year. single, double & family rooms available, @

@ all with ensuite, televisions & tea making facilities). ++ExtensionsEvenings PVC-U 5.30pm Fascias - 11.00pm TRADITIONAL PUB FOOD Postal address: ++Plastering Woodworm The Pound House Harborough Road SUNDAY LUNCH: (booking advisable) 12 - 3 @ Harborough Road, Brixworth NN6 9BX @ ++Renovations Damp-proofing LUNCH TIMES: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 2 Brixworth EVENINGS: Tuesday - Saturday 6 - 8 or ++Roofing Ceramic Tiling The Bulletin Postbox at Brixworth Library Tel. 01604 880329 01604 880245 @ @ e-mail: [email protected] 21 Breach Close, Brixworth NN6 9HT Tel/Fax01604 881715; Mobile 0771 230 9914 @@@ @ @ @ BRIXWORTH BULLETIN Including Creaton, Draughton, Hanging Houghton and Lamport HOLCOT ROAD NURSERY FARM Issue No.4 March 2005

BRIXWORTH PHARMACY LOCAL RESPONSE TO TSUNAMITRAVEL APPEAL CLUB PantomimeCAMERA raises CLUB LETTER TO THE EDITOR £2225 for appeal. BRIXWORTH LIONS PLANNING STATUS REPORT JACK AND THE BEANSTALK REVIEW BRIXWORTHBRIXWORTH CENTREFOOTPATHS UPDATE HOLCOTFreedom ROAD to NURSERY roam FARM G.HAMSON & ALLSON SAINTS’ CHURCHACTive LIGHTING COUNTRY EYE PERSONAL TRAINING GARAGE SERVICES FITNESS CONSULTANT, SPORTS THERAPY FIRE SERVICE AWARDS BRIXWORTH PILATES INSTRUCTOR Customer Breakdown Service PHARMACY General Repairs and Servicing of Cars and Commercial Vehicles HOW ARE YOU FEELING? Vehicle Steam Cleaning and Wax OilBRIXWORTH Treatment UNDER 14s GIRLS FOOTBALL Suppliers of Pre-packed Solid Fuel TRAVEL CLUB Air conditioning service now available Do you need the motivation to lose weight, tone up & get fitter? CLASS 4 & CLASS 7 M.O.T. TESTINGBULLETIN BOARD Without the hassle of travelling to a gym? Harborough Road Garage, BrixworthJUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 15s TRY A PERSONAL TRAINER Telephone: 01604 881098 CAMERA CLUB BRIXWORTH LIONS OR JOIN ONE OF OUR POPULAR FITNESS CLASSES JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUBIN BRIXWORTH UNDER 8s SPORTSPLANNING PAGE STATUSDAY TYPE VREPORTENUE TIMESPORTS EDITOR: John Blason Monday Circuits******Village Hall 7.00 - 8.00 COMMUNITYMonday Circuits Village Hall 8.00 - 9.00 DRAUGHTON NEWS EXPRESSIONS Weds. Pilates The Centre 6.15 - 7.00 BRIXWORTH CENTREClasses are mixed UPDATE and for all Longstanding UnisexFUTURE Hairdressers OF ADULT EDUCATIONlevels of fitness.BUILDING LAMPORT NEWS PLEASE RING FOR FURTHER Special rates Tuesdays & Wednesdays for over 60s INFORMATION. Judith Davidson has written a piece for the Bugle and the Bulletin for the last six years. GARDENING Tel: 01604 880126 New stylist, Vickie, joined the team on 1st January CORRECTIONSCREATONShe and John have now moved NEWS to Pytchley& ALL SAINTS’ CHURCHMobile: LIGHTING 07732 165546 Way in Brixworth after 43 years at Clint Hill (Wednesdays only). Anyone booking with Vickie INDEPENDENTe-mail: [email protected] FAMILY RUNCLARIFICATIONSFarmhouse, Hanging Houghton. She has and producing this advertisement will getHome an extra Valet Service FUNERAL DIRECTORS writtenRAYBELL a mini-history of &life SONSand changes since 1962, but regrettably The Bulletin 20% off during PROFESSIONALMarch 2005. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY g cannotSURFACING find the room for such an LTD interesting ANDKEEPERS CURTAINBRIXWORTH CLEANING SPECIALISTS OFj THEgli UNDER VILLAGEg TOBY 14s PURSEHUNT GIRLS RECIPEFOOTBALL Also available in the salon: u BrixworthBrixworth piece in this issue, though it will be covered rsi n FUNERAL SERVICE DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL next time. We are. extremely grateful to > CHIROPODY Freephone Providing a Complete Funeral Service on a personal Basis FREE QUOTATION NO JOB TOO SMALL LandscapingLandscapingServing the County’s Towns & Villages Judith for her contributions over the years > NAIL EXTENSIONS 0800 980 6015 and ThopeARMACADAM, they enjoy BLOCK a different PAVING, style of > PEDICURES JUNIORProprietors FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 15slivingSLABBING, in Brixworth. PATIO, DRIVES ETC. Northampton / Earls Barton > WAXING David & Bev Haynes For personal service, design & Naturally we would like to obtain a creation of your ideal garden, replacement for Judith. If anyone in either We look forward to MostyourJUNIOR carpets visit. dry inHAYWARD’S 1 hourFOOTBALL CLUB(01604)call Matthew 811129 UNDERCox BARN on: 8sLamport or Hanging Houghton could help, The( canderelict be walked NCC Adulton immediately) Education building, once part of the former Brixworth School, has been unoccupied for over a year and is showing the morePhone: obvious 01604signs of 882390 deterioration. It is please ring Harvey Fox on 01604 880337. Mobile: 07702 317828 70 Northampton Road,becoming No dirt Brixworth aattracting source of residue concern -CRICKET to the Parish CouncilThe and Village the Funeral neighbours, Home, EarlsFIELD Barton, particularly Northampton the NN6 0NAstate Unit 3, The Old Brickworks, Harborough Rd., Pitsford, NN6 9AA of thecarpets COMMUNITYformer stay playground cleaner longer which can be seen in the photograph.5 The Burrows building Vale was to be used TEL. 01604 883688; FAX: 01604 883533 by NCC Youth Services but due to lack of departmental funding, theyBrixworth were unable to take up DRAUGHTON NEWS Oriental rugs a speciality Tel: 01604 occupancy.880770 NorthamptonNN6 9US Northamptonshire Dries odour free County Councillor Chris MillarBLASONS will be holding exploratory GARAGE talks with local The Trustees of The Draughton Club Room groups in order to ascertain whether a feasible lease could be arranged. RAYBELL SKIP HIRE Specialists in carpet and AT THE HUB OF THE VILLAGE have applied for a grant towards the building upholstery protection LAMPORTandPart await of Raybell a reply. &The Sons Harvest NEWSSurfacing supper Ltd.was EST C R CONTINUING by popular demand!! . T EN very enjoyableSKIP HIRE and raised £167.50. T T e

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v 1 - 5 tonne loads @ £30.00 per tonne Harborough Road, Brixworth HALLThe Gardening GARDENS Group has organised a WEDNESDAYS 8-9PM i r 25 + tonne loads @ £25.00 per tonne FOR ALL GENERAL BUILDING AND JOINERY WORKS,BurnProfessionally EXTENSIONScalories as well asinsured ANDtoning CONVERSIONSlegs, bums, tum & arms BED AND BREAKFAST r gamekeeper to give a talk on March 14th and e s Huge 300-year-oldBUILDING cedars, SAND, magnificent SHARP SAND, Also approved contractors for: Public(Open all year. opening single, double × family rooms 2005 available, Mike Davies from The Plantsman will visit For a freeBRIXWORTH ‘on site’ quotation call LIBRARY S all with ensuite, televisions & tea making facilities). doubleon herbaceoustheBALLAST, April 11th. borders, MOT, pools & 20mm and lily-GRAVEL ++Extensions PVC-U Fascias TRADITIONALHouse and GardensPUB FOOD ponds, rose borders and individually planted 01604COMMUNITY 621562 CENTREg Open: Mondays - Saturdays I amMinimum sorry deliveryto report - 1 tonne.that The Very Rev competitive Dr David rates. ++Plastering Woodworm j g SUNDAY LUNCH: (booking advisable) 12 - 3 Delivery free locally, £5 out of town. gli nd courtyards,Iziorho isand RECIPEleaving a magical our Wild benefice Garden. to become ++RenovationsClasses Damp-proofing are £3.50 & operate on a pay as uyou go basis n MayLUNCH 2 to NorthamptonTIMES: the Tuesday end of- Saturday Rd., September 12 - 2 Credit cards welcome Suitable for beginnersrs - various levels of intensity Vicar of Kempston in the diocese of St. i EVENINGS: Tuesday - Saturday 6 - 8 Brixworth ++RoofingPlease Ceramic bring Tiling a mat or towel for floor work exercises Tel: 01604 883688; Fax: 01604 883533 01604Tel: 01604 880245 880229 Albans.Season David tickets and his wife,now Linda, leave Enjoy your 1st class at half price! May & June with our prayersMobile: and 07714 good 670700 wishes for the 21 Breach Close, BrixworthFor more NN6 details 9HT please contact Weds & Thurs 2.00-5.30pm future available Anne Block Tel/Fax01604 881715; Mobile 0771 230 9914 MYLESWendy on 07743 and 485824 SIMS May & June July, August & September TulipsCOLEMAN’S & alliums ArchitectsHAYWARD’SBedThurs & 2.00-5.30pm Breakfast BARN Rookery Cottage Studio Rhododendrons,bouncy magnolias, castles Contact us for all Plus Bank Holiday Mondays wisteriaBouncy & acers castles your building design needs. CRICKETMaddy(May and - September) Pete FIELD Kottler 2.00-5.30pm are open for June,all Julysizes & Augustand themes B & B, with a charming self- Fabulous containers No fee for a containedWinner ofbedroom the HHA/Christie’s and en-suite, RODEOAgapanthus BULL & preliminary consultation. 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BRIXWORTH PHARMACY TRAVEL CLUB CAMERA CLUB BRIXWORTHHOLCOT ROADLIONS NURSERY FARM PLANNING STATUS REPORT BRIXWORTH PHARMACY BRIXWORTH CENTRE UPDATE TRAVEL CLUB CAMERA CLUB ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH LIGHTING BRIXWORTH LIONS The club was founded in 1995 following the Village Appraisal survey in which PLANNING195 people expressed interest STATUS in a REPORT BRIXWORTH UNDER 14s GIRLSphotography FOOTBALL organisation. Monthly meetings were held initially at the Sports Pavilion and, as numbers fell, the BRIXWORTHHeritage Centre. Up to 20 members CENTRE UPDATE were engaged in a range of activities JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 15s and entertained by a variety of speakers until numbers eventually dwindled to just three of the founder members – but JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 8s ALLthat was notSAINTS’ the end ! CHURCH LIGHTING Regular monthly meetings have continued at members’ homes with a COMMUNITY range of indoor photography including DRAUGHTONBRIXWORTHstudio portraiture, darkroom NEWS techniques UNDER 14s GIRLS FOOTBALL and still life. Outdoor activities involve group visits to local places of LAMPORTinterest as well as work NEWS on set subjects for individual portfolios. Mid-month JUNIORmeetings are held FOOTBALL at The Coach & CLUB UNDER 15s Horses or at The White Horse at Old. GARDENING CREATONThe collectors regularly NEWS attend local JUNIORcamera fairs at WolverhamptonFOOTBALL and CLUB UNDER 8s An additional external light has been added to the existing five spotlights which Cambridge in search of those elusive illuminate the spire and southern wall of All Saints’ Church. Previously there was a bargains and to learn more about our curious inverted shadow aboveg the spire when the lighting was switched on, but with COMMUNITYphotographic heritage. DRAUGHTON NEWS this additional spotlightju the churchgli is moreg uniformly lit. The lights are not used The resultsRECIPE of our work for the year are during Lentrs but residentsi will be ablen to see the full effect of the extra lighting after usually displayed at the Community that period. The Friends of All Saints’ Church provided the funding, helped very Centre during the spring. The exhibition generously by Liz Morgan who made a substantial contribution. has attracted one or two new members LAMPORT NEWS during the last year. Digital photography has added a further GARDENINGdimension and members are becoming CREATON NEWS HAYWARD’S BARN increasingly familiar with imaging softwareCould and scanning your techniques. BSP Property Maintenance Although digital has virtually replaced CRICKET FIELD thecomputing darkroom, members stillg retain the 7 Northampton Road equipment and enjoyj anu oddgli session gof RECIPE ‘wet’skillsprinting.rsi n Brixworth NN6 9DX Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdaysdo ofwith the month. The current § General carpentry programme is available from Keith § General plumbing Parrotta -boost? Tel 881390. Photographs of weddings and special occasions can be § Laminate & hardwood flooring arrangedJargon-free withHAYWARD’S andStephen friendly Wagstaf tuitionf –is Tel BARN § Doors & windows 881402.available for beginners and for more experienced users, in your own home § Plastering, painting & decorating or office, on a one-to-oneCRICKET basis. FIELD § Ceramic tiling Work atBed your & own Breakfast pace to improve § Kitchens & bathrooms yourRookery general computingCottage Studio skills, handle e-mails & the Internet, use word § Guttering & roof repairs Maddyprocessing and Pete& other Kottler software are open and for § Fencing download,B & B, withorganise a charming & enhance self- imagescontained from bedroom your digital and camera.en-suite, All works undertaken by fully qualified tradesman with 15 years’ experience Andattached for business to Pete’s users,new studio. Sage Accounts & Sage Payroll. Rookery Cottage No job is too small. For free, no obligation estimates, For more information,Church Street contact please call Bryan or Stacey in Brixworth on: GeorgeBrixworth Hammerschmidt NN6 9BZ 01604 880301 or 07963 768250 or 07941 750288 t: 01604 88021201604 883782 e: [email protected]@aol.com

8 nutrition FIRST Do you suffer from: ! Headaches/migraines ! Eczema/skin problems ! PMS ! Stress ! Fatigue/lack of energy ! Arthritis/joint aches the village dental practice ! IBS/digestive problems ! Depression ! Blood sugar problems ! Frequent colds/viruses ! ME/chronic fatigue ! Allergies If so, then nutritional therapy could help you. For more information, contact: Sophie Driver (neé Hughes), BSc (Hons), Dip ION, BANT Nutritional Therapist 01604 889137 or 07900 681781 Visit your local friendly dental team [email protected] for a healthy mouth and smile with confidence. Mobile Beauty Therapy All patients are warmly welcomed. BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Please ’phone or call in for a free consultation. Waxing opening hours: Manicures/Pedicures monday & friday 8.30 – 12.00; 1.00 – 4.30 Facials Massage tuesday & thursday 10.00 – 1.00; 2.30 – 6.30 Make up wednesday 8.30 – 12.30; 1.30 – 5.30 Eye Brow/Lash Tinting spratton road, brixworth In the comfort of your own home For all enquiries & appointments telephone 01604 880293 telephone Dawn on 07958 572802 HOLCOT ROAD NURSERY FARM

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CONTINUING by popular demand!! AEROB ‘N’ TONE COTTESBROOKE BRIXWORTH(½ aerobics, ½ body toning) UNDER 14s GIRLSHALL FOOTBALL GARDENS WEDNESDAYS 8-9PM Burn calories as well as toning legs, bums, tum & arms Huge 300-year-old cedars, magnificent BRIXWORTH LIBRARY Public opening times 2005 double herbaceous borders, pools and lily- JUNIORCOMMUNITY FOOTBALL CENTRE CLUBHouse UNDER and Gardens 15s ponds, rose borders and individually planted nd courtyards, and a magical Wild Garden. Classes are £3.50 & operate on a pay as you go basis May 2 to the end of September Suitable for beginners - various levels of intensity Please bring a mat or towel for floor work exercises Season tickets now JUNIOREnjoy your 1st class at FOOTBALLhalf price! CLUB UNDERMay & June 8s For more details please contact Weds & Thurs 2.00-5.30pm available Wendy on 07743 485824 May & June July, August & September COMMUNITYThe Brixworth Scouts and Leaders would like to thank everyone who kindly donated to group Tulips & alliums Thurs 2.00-5.30pm DRAUGHTON NEWS funds during our Carol singing on Wednesday December 15th. We had intended to put the Rhododendrons, magnolias, money towards purchase of camping equipment etc. However, on returning after the Christmas break the Scouts took a vote and unanimouslyPlus decided Bank to Holiday donate all Mondays the money wisteria & acers raised (£87) to the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. As a Group(May we- September) decided we could 2.00-5.30pm not spendLAMPORT NEWS this money when the needs of others were so much greater, we hope that everyone who kindly June, July & August Fabulous containers donated to the group is in agreement with this decision. Winner of the HHA/Christie’s Agapanthus GARDENINGBRIXWORTH CENTREGarden NEWS of the Year Award 2000CREATON NEWS Trafalgar Day It isTHE anticipated FOX that INthe nation THE will POUND unite in October 2005 toRefreshments celebrate the 200th E No anniversary dogs End of season of the Battle of Trafalgar. Beacons will be lit across the country, church bells will peal and CouldAcers & autumn your colours festivitiesBOOKSHOP will take place in homes, pubs, schools and public halls throughout the United BSP Property Maintenancetel 01604 505 808 Kingdom.The Pound House, Harboroughg Road, computingPlants for sale Brixworth’s Brixworth,focal point Northamptonshire forj celebration willg be The Centre in Church Street. The All Saints’ Telephone 01604u7 880337Northamptongli Road RECIPE ChurchOpening bellsrs will hours: be Tues.rungi -and Sat., the 10 villagea.m. - 5 nbeaconp.m. lit. 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JonathanHAYWARD’S§ Laminate Harris & hardwoodShort Mat Bowls’ flooringClub SPRING BARN IS COMING, IS YOUR HOMEJargon-free GOING TOand BE friendly READY? tuition is The club now MSt(Oxon)§has Doors40 BMusmembers & LGSM windows and is planning to hold 2 sessions per weekBook on Fridayearly and beatavailable the rush for beginners and for more afternoonsPiano and tuition, evenings. music Opening theory - night all levels takes place on Friday 4th March at 7.30pm. experienced users, in your own home Simply have two rooms of carpets professionallyor office, on deep a one-to-one dry cleaned basis. by Stan HattersleyGCSE (Chairman) / A CRICKETLevel has support borrowed§ twoPlastering, mats from thepainting FIELDNorthantsthe & Stainbusters decorating Short Mat atBowling the special price of £96 and Assoc. – when funds permit, the club will§ purchaseCeramic its tiling own. Brixworththe Stainbusters Parish Council will then has clean yourWork landing, at yourhall & ownstairs forpace NOTHING! to improve donated funds to buy 8 sets of bowls. Mr§ andKitchens Mrs F WiiG& bathrooms havePlus also a FREEgenerously bottle ofmade Stainbuster a 3your Spot general& Surface computing cleaner worth skills, £9.00 handle personal donation to the club. Offer applies for 1 average sized landing, 1 average sized e-mailshall & standard & 13 the stairs, Internet, for bookings made use by word20th June 2005 § Guttering & roof repairs processing & other software and For more information, call A Sad Note For a fully guaranteed service Youth vandals recently smashed the Centre’§s windowsFencing resultingat a guaranteed in £700 time worth and at of a damage. The download,General organise bookings & enhanceEmergency 24hr 01604 881182 guaranteed price, images from8.30am your - 5.30pm digitalhelpline camera. culprits were arrested and the youths admitted their guilt.call FREE This onis not the first incident of its Mon-Fri 0800 137772 kind Plumbsuffered Cottage, Allby worksthe High Centre Street,undertaken andScaldwell, angry by fully NN6 committee qualified 9JS tradesmanmembers wishwith 15 it years’to be knownexperience that they are And for business9am - 1pm Sat users,No call out charge 0800 137772 Minimum booking £45 exploring every legal means at their disposal in order to obtain financial recompense from Sage Accounts & Sage Payroll. these criminals and/orNo jobtheir is families. too small. 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Eczema/skin as Chairman problems of Day! PMS& Evening Appointments! Stress Planning! Fatigue/lack in ofDecember energy ! Arthritis/jointand Kath achesRedley Tel:the 0800 village 389 2068dental Fax: 0870 practice 442 2528 hasTel:! IBS/digestivereplaced 01604 him. problems847744 !(Evening)Depression email: [email protected] Frank! Blood WiiG sugar problems resigned! Frequentas Chairman colds/viruses of FinanceMobile:! ME/chronic in 07764 October fatigue 158555 and! Allergies was (Day) replaced by 10% discount on production of this advert - conditions apply If so, then nutritional therapy could help you. MerryIan Tom Barratt. Farm, ForMerry more Tom Lane, information, Chapel Brampton contact: NN6 8AQ Sophie Driver (neé Hughes), BSc (Hons), Dip ION, BANT 9 Nutritional Therapist 01604 889137 or 07900 681781 Visit your local friendly dental team [email protected] for a healthy mouth and smile with confidence. Mobile Beauty Therapy All patients are warmly welcomed. BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Please ’phone or call in for a free consultation. Waxing opening hours: Manicures/Pedicures monday & friday 8.30 – 12.00; 1.00 – 4.30 Facials Massage tuesday & thursday 10.00 – 1.00; 2.30 – 6.30 Make up wednesday 8.30 – 12.30; 1.30 – 5.30 Eye Brow/Lash Tinting spratton road, brixworth In the comfort of your own home For all enquiries & appointments telephone 01604 880293 telephone Dawn on 07958 572802 BRIXWORTH BULLETIN Including Creaton, Draughton, Hanging Houghton and Lamport Issue No.4 March 2005 LOCAL RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI APPEAL Pantomime raises LETTER TO THE EDITOR £2225 for appeal.

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The precept for Brixworth Parish Council is £92,494.00 for 2005/2006, an increase of 6.25% over the 2004/2005 precept of £87,052.72. Comparing budgets for 2005/6 and previous year, the Individual Budget Totals were as follows:- 2005/2006 2004/2005 Expenditure Salaries £42,020.00 £40,043.72 Finance/Admin £12,100.00 £15,535.00 Highways/Environment £7,000.00 £6,800.00 General Purposes £4,400.00 £3,750.00 CONTINUING by popular demand!! Recreation & Amenities £22,700.00 £29,000.00 Now meeting at the Brixworth Library and Community Centre on Spratton Road, BCF Improvement & Develop. £1,850.00 ------AEROB ‘N’ TONE COTTESBROOKE has been growing steadily since it began in (½ aerobics, ½ body toning) Ashway Development £15,500.00 ------HALL GARDENS the village hall over 15 years ago. Last year, INDEPENDENT FAMILY RUN WEDNESDAYS 8-9PM Amenity Development £5,000.00 £3,000.00 with between 70 and 80 regulars on a Burn calories as well as toning legs, bums, tum & arms Home Valet Service FUNERAL DIRECTORS RAYBELL & SONS Total Development £110,570.00Huge 300-year-old cedars, magnificent £98,128.72 Sunday, the fellowship had grown to a point Public opening times 2005 wherePROFESSIONAL the current CARPET,pastor, Phil UPHOLSTERY Walter, was SURFACING LTD BRIXWORTH LIBRARY double herbaceous borders, pools and lily- AND CURTAIN CLEANING SPECIALISTS TOBY HUNT Income finding it difficult to fit everything in that House and Gardens ponds, rose borders and individually planted FUNERAL SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTRE Bank Interest £2,000.00 £1,000.00 needed to be done. DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL nd courtyards, and a magical Wild Garden. Freephone Providing a Complete Funeral Service on a personal Basis FREE QUOTATION . NO JOB TOO SMALL Classes are £3.50 & operate on a pay as you go basis SportsMay Clubs 2 to the end of September £3,000.00 £3,000.00 From 1984 to 1998 Ian Rees was a minister Serving the County’s Towns & Villages Suitable for beginners - various levels of intensity in the South West,0800 who 980 moved 6015 to Please bring a mat or towel for floor work exercises BCF Coffee Shop £1,500.00 £1,500.00 TARMACADAM, BLOCK PAVING, Season tickets now Northampton in 1998 to work with the SLABBING, PATIO, DRIVES ETC. Enjoy your 1st class at half price! Community CentreMay & June £6,000.00 £4,500.00 Proprietors European Christian Mission.David & AfterBev Haynes nearly 6 Northampton / Earls Barton SaxonWeds House grass& Thurs cutting 2.00-5.30pm£826.00 available £826.00 For more details please contact years with the mission, during which time he Wendy on 07743 485824 Pocket Park grass cutting £250.00 May & June £250.00 served asMost its carpetsBritish dryDirector, in 1 hour and attended (01604) 811129 Total IncomeJuly, August & September £13,576.00 £11,076.00 (can be walked on immediately) Tulips & alliums BCF, Ian felt it was time to leave and started Thurs 2.00-5.30pm working No with dirt Phil attracting Walter residueon a part - time basis The Village Funeral Home, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NA Unit 3, The Old Brickworks, Harborough Rd., Pitsford, NN6 9AA Precept for 2005/2006 Rhododendrons, magnolias, – usuallycarpets Thursdays stay cleaner and Fridays longer – but you TEL. 01604 883688; FAX: 01604 883533 will see him around more than that! His ExpenditurePlus Bank Holiday Mondays£110,570.00 wisteria & acers£98,128.72 Oriental rugs a speciality Less Income £13,576.00 £11,078.00 duties involve assisting Phil in most areas of (May - September) 2.00-5.30pm Dries odour free BLASONS GARAGE Less Transfer from June, July & August church life, admin, planning, pastoral RAYBELL SKIP HIRE concerns Specialists and taking in services. carpet and His vision is to AT THE HUB OF THE VILLAGE 2004/2005 £4,500.00 Fabulous containers upholstery protection Part of Raybell & Sons Surfacing Ltd. Winner of the HHA/Christie’s see the church have an increased presence in EST C R Precept £92,494.00Agapanthus £87,052.72 . T EN SKIP HIRE the village and be a greater blessing to the T T e

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THE FOX IN THE POUND Refreshments E No dogs End of season PLANNINGBOOKSHOP STATUS REPORT Acers & autumn colours The Pound House, Harborough Road, tel 01604 505 808 Brixworth, Northamptonshire Plants for sale Telephone 01604 880337 Opening hours: Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. BRIXWORTHIf not in stock, we can obtain books within CENTRE days. UPDATE DEEP DRY CLEANING AND THE PROTECTION OF CARPETS, UPHOLSTERY, MUSIC TUITION CURTAINS, LEATHER AND MATTRESSES IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME ALL SAINTS’Jonathan Harris CHURCH LIGHTINGSPRING IS COMING, IS YOURA HOME Service GOING of Thanksgiving TO BE READY? was held on The local pharmacyMSt(Oxon) is now BMus being LGSM jointly managed by Mrs. Nicola Illingworth and Mrs.Book Susan early andthe beat13th the December rush 2004 for the life of Elmore.Piano tuition, music theory - all levels Roger Corfe 1912 – 2004. The address Simply have two rooms of carpetswas professionallygiven by Canon deep Briandry cleaned Stevenson, by a Mrs. IllingworthGCSE has / A livedLevel insupport Brixworth for 14 years having thepreviously Stainbusters worked at the at special price of £96 and friend of the family. Roger Corfe was well Northampton General Hospital and has done regular locum duties for Mr.the Powdrill.Stainbusters She willis well then clean your landing, hall & stairs for NOTHING! BRIXWORTHknown to regular users of the Pharmacy forUNDER her friendly help and advice.14sPlus a FREE bottleGIRLS of Stainbusterknown 3 Spot FOOTBALLas &an Surface artist cleanerin watercolours worth £9.00 and Mrs. Elmore has also worked as a locum pharmacist before in BrixworthOffer applies for and 1 average has sizedworked landing, in 1 averageoils, sized hallone & standardof his 13 stairs,watercolour for bookings made paintings by 20th June is 2005 shown above. He exhibited in many hospital pharmacy. She has an abundance of experience Forin communitya fully guaranteed pharmacy service having run her own businessFor more in the information, past. call at a guaranteed time and at a galleries and hisGeneral works bookings were collectedEmergency 24hr by 8.30am - 5.30pm helpline Mr. Powdrill (60 in01604 May last881182 year) remains the director ofg uaranteedthe business price, but has decided to ease many people. He will be much missed by JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUBcall FREE UNDER on 15s Mon-Fri 0800 137772 his work-loadPlumb Cottage, not onlyHigh Street,to give Scaldwell, more time NN6 to 9JS family and recreation, but also to resume a part- local residents, 9amnot - 1pm only Sat forNo his call outartistic charge time career running seminars on ‘Leading a Healthy and0800 Balanced Lifestyle’.137772 talents but also for his unfailingMinimum bookinggood £45 I am confident that the pharmacists and my excellent staff, who are all continuing to pursue manners. JUNIORfurther education in pharmacyFOOTBALL, will provide Brixworth CLUB with an on-going UNDER first class service. 8s Rodger Powdrill G a r d e n e r s W o r l d (Northampton) CONTINUING by popular demand!! COMMUNITY DDebraebra A A.. PerkinsPerkins M MPSPS P Practract Landscaping, Design & Maintenance DRAUGHTON NEWS AEROB ‘N’ TONE Is your garden in need of a tidyCOTTESBROOKE or complete make-over? Qualified Chiropodist (½ aerobics, ½ body toning) Specialist service at competitive ratesHALL (with FREE GARDENS estimates) for: 25 Years Experience WEDNESDAYS 8-9PM Burn calories as well as toning legs, bums, tum & arms I Patios I Decking I Garden clearance LAMPORT NEWS I Planting I Hedge trimmingHuge I300-year-oldPruning cedars, magnificent Private Treatment In BRIXWORTH LIBRARY PublicI Turfing opening timesI Borders 2005 & Potsdouble herbaceousI Mowing borders,& maintenance pools and lily- Your Own Home COMMUNITY CENTRE GARDENINGI ServicingHouse alland of GardensNorthamptonshireponds, roseI Full borders design and service individually available plantedCREATON Day & Evening AppointmentsNEWS nd courtyards, and a magical Wild Garden. Classes are £3.50 & operate on a pay as you go basis May 2 to the end of September Suitable for beginners - various levels of intensity Tel: 0800 389 2068 Fax: 0870 442 2528 Tel: 01604 847744 (Evening) Please bring a mat or towel for floor work exercises email: [email protected] tickets now Mobile: 07764 158555 (Day) Enjoy your 1st class at half price! May & June 10% discount on production of this advert - conditions apply For more details please contact Weds & Thursj 2.00-5.30pmg available Merry Tom Farm, Merry Tom Lane, Chapel Brampton NN6 8AQ Wendy on 07743 485824 u gli g May & June RECIPE July,rs Augusti & September n INDEPENDENTTulips & alliums FAMILY RUN Thurs 2.00-5.30pm Home Valet Service Rhododendrons,FUNERAL DIRECTORS magnolias, RAYBELL & SONS PROFESSIONAL CARPET, UPHOLSTERY wisteria & acers SURFACING LTD AND CURTAINPlus CLEANINGBank Holiday SPECIALISTS Mondays TOBY HUNT (May - September) 2.00-5.30pm FUNERAL SERVICE June, July & August DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL . HAYWARD’SFreephone Providing aFabulous Complete Funeral containersBARN Service on a personal Basis FREE QUOTATION NO JOB TOO SMALL Winner 0800of the 980HHA/Christie’s 6015 Serving the County’s Towns & Villages Garden of the Year Award 2000 Agapanthus TARMACADAM, BLOCK PAVING, Proprietors SLABBING, PATIO, DRIVES ETC. David CRICKET& Bev Haynes Northampton FIELD / Earls Barton THE FOX IN THE POUND Refreshments E No dogs End of season Most carpets dry in 1 hour Acers(01604) & autumn 811129 colours BOOKSHOP (can be walked on immediately) The Pound House, Harborough Road, tel 01604 505 808 Brixworth, Northamptonshire No dirt attracting residue - The Village FuneralPlants Home, Earls for Barton, sale Northampton NN6 0NA Unit 3, The Old Brickworks, Harborough Rd., Pitsford, NN6 9AA Telephone 01604 880337 carpets stay cleaner longer TEL. 01604 883688; FAX: 01604 883533 Opening hours: Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. If not in stock, we can obtain books within days. Oriental rugs a speciality Dries odour free BLASONS11 GARAGE DEEP DRY CLEANING AND THE PROTECTION OF CARPETS, UPHOLSTERY, RAYBELL SKIP HIRE Specialists in carpet and AT THE HUB OF THE VILLAGE MUSIC TUITION CURTAINS,upholstery protection LEATHER AND MATTRESSES IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME Part of Raybell & Sons Surfacing Ltd. EST C R . T EN SKIP HIRE T T e

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For a free ‘on site’ quotationPlus calla FREE bottle of Stainbuster 3 SpotS & Surface cleaner worth £9.00 BALLAST, MOT, & 20mm GRAVEL 01604 621562Offer applies for 1 average sized landing, 1 average sized hall & standard 13 stairs, for bookings made by 20th June 2005 Minimum delivery - 1 tonne. Very competitive rates. Open: Mondays - Saturdays Delivery free locally, £5 out of town. For a fully guaranteed service Northampton Rd., For more information, call at a guaranteed time and at a General bookings Emergency 24hr Credit cards welcome 8.30amBrixworth - 5.30pm helpline 01604 881182 guaranteed price, Tel: 01604 883688; Fax: 01604 883533 call FREE on Tel:Mon-Fri 01604 8802290800 137772 Plumb Cottage, High Street, Scaldwell, NN6 9JS 9am - 1pm Sat No call out charge Mobile: 07714 670700 0800 137772 Minimum booking £45 MYLES and SIMS Architects Bed & Breakfast COLEMAN’S G a r d e n e r s W o r l d Rookery Cottage Studio bouncy castles (Northampton) Contact us for all Landscaping, Design & Maintenance Debra A. Perkins MPS Pract Bouncy castles your building design needs. Maddy and Pete Kottler are open for all sizes and themes Is your garden in need of a tidy or complete make-over? B & B, with a charming self- No fee for a Qualified Chiropodist Specialist service at competitive rates (with FREE estimates) for: contained25 Years bedroom Experience and en-suite, RODEO BULL & preliminary consultation. attached to Pete’s new studio. I Patios I Decking I Garden clearance Private Treatment In SURF MACHINES I Planting I Hedge trimming I Pruning YourRookery Own CottageHome I Turfing I Borders & Pots 3 KennelI TerraceMowing & maintenance I Servicing all of Northamptonshire I Full design service available Church Street FUN DAYS...FETES...OPEN DAYS Brixworth Northampton NN6 9DL Day & EveningBrixworth Appointments NN6 9BZ Tel: (01604) 880294 Fax: 881667 Tel: 0800 389 2068 Fax: 0870 442 2528 Tel: 0160401604 847744 883782 (Evening) Bungee Run email: [email protected] Mobile:[email protected] 07764 158555 (Day) 10% discount on production of this advert - conditions apply Gladiator Duel Merry Tom Farm, Merry Tom Lane, Chapel Brampton NN6 8AQ Wrestling RingS KPD AIRPORT SPECIALISTS Visit our website for more Heathrow FOR KPD EXECUTIVE TRAVEL RLY SIMPLY THE BEST WAY TO GO. details and prices at Gatwick EA AXIS 005 www.kpdlimousines.com Stansted OK T IN 2 BO DAYS Luton HOLI 01604 882888 Coventry Local & Long Distance East Midlands LOOK OUT FOR OUR OPEN Pre bookTaxi Services DAY AND CHECK OUT ALL OUR Birmingham Office Hours: 8am - 6pm, Mon - Thurs. Manchester 8am till late, Fri - Sat. NEW UNITS FOR NEXT YEAR. Liverpool Tel: 01604 882798 Norwich Web: www.kpdcars.co.uk BRIXWORTHHOLCOT ROAD NURSERY FARM BULLETIN BRIXWORTH Including Creaton, Draughton,PHARMACY Hanging Houghton and Lamport HOLCOT ROADIssue No.4 NURSERY FARM TRAVEL March 2005 CLUB

CAMERA CLUB Brixworth Travel Club now operate the BRIXWORTH followingBRIXWORTH regular journeys : LIONS LOCAL RESPONSEPHARMACY TO TSUNAMIEach Thursday APPEAL afternoon: From Scaldwell, Old, Walgrave, PLANNING STATUS REPORTHarrington and Holcot to Brixworth TRAVELFrom Creaton and CLUB Spratton to Brixworth Pantomime raises (BrixworthLETTER residents TO may THE visit EDITOR these £2225BRIXWORTH for appeal. CENTRE UPDATEvillages) Other villages on request. Cost £1 CAMERA CLUB BRIXWORTHreturn. LIONS

Each Friday Afternoon: From all villages to Kingsthorpe and PLANNINGJACKALL SAINTS’ AND STATUS CHURCH THE LIGHTINGREPORT BEANSTALKSixfields. Cost REVIEW£1 each way. Second Tuesday of Each Month: In March 2003, Rachael Warwick applied for planning permission to site a small farm, garden Leave Brixworth 10am. to Daventry. Cost nursery andBRIXWORTH greenhousesBRIXWORTH on 4 acres of land along theUNDER Holcot FOOTPATHS Road (See photograph 14s above) GIRLS for £4 return. LeaveFOOTBALL Daventry 2pm. All villages BRIXWORTHuse as a day-centre for adults with learning CENTRE difficulties. As reported UPDATE in the April 2003 issue of served on request. the Bugle, Rachael’s motivationFreedom is personal – a close tomember roam of her family with learning difficulties benefited so much from a similar country-based day care scheme. Third Tuesday of Each Month: Planning COUNTRYpermissionJUNIOR was given FOOTBALLEYE in June 2003 with 10 conditions.CLUB Condition UNDER 7 was that this15sLeave BrixworthFIRE 10SERVICE am. to Rugby AWARDS. Cost £4 permission be personal to Rachael Warwick and if the permitted use ceases, the building(s) return Leave Rugby 2pm. All villages served ALLhereby permitted SAINTS’ shall be demolished CHURCH and removed from LIGHTING the land within 2 months. The reason on request. given by DDCJUNIOR at the time wasFOOTBALL as follows: ‘The proposal CLUB involves theUNDER provision of new 8s building(s) in open countryside contrary to the provisions of the Development Plan and they Last Friday of Each Month: are only permittedCOMMUNITYBULLETIN on strong compassionate grounds that BOARDthere is an overriding need for this Leave Brixworth 10 am. to Kettering and BRIXWORTHuse and the personal assurances of the applicant.’ UNDER 14s GIRLSDRAUGHTONMarket FOOTBALL Harborough. Cost £4 NEWS return. Leave In November 2004 Rachael Warwick applied for alteration or removal of Condition 7 for the Kettering 2pm. Market Harborough 2.30pm. following reasons NB. If more than 15 passengers, two l This condition is preventing the building of Brixworth Nursery Farm, a development LAMPORTseparate journeys will operateNEWS to each JUNIORproject supported FOOTBALL by over 500 local people. CLUB UNDER 15s destination and a revised timetable advised. l Investors cannot realistically be expected to risk investment when in the event of Rachael’sSPORTSGARDENING death this Five Hundred Thousand PAGE Pound facility would****** be destroyed. SPORTSCREATONFor further EDITOR: details and John toNEWS make Blason bookings JUNIORl Demolishing theFOOTBALL facility would leave 60 people CLUB with learning UNDERdifficulties the task of8s please contact Peter Oliver (01604 881012) finding alternative day care facilities. or Olive Branch (01604 889030) with 2 l Demolishing the facility would result in 15 people losing their jobs. days notice if possible to guarantee a place. COMMUNITYImmediatelyFUTURE prior to the DDC OF Planning ADULTg meeting of EDUCATION 19th January 2005, the Report BUILDING Reference: Cancellations within 24 hours to David P020205/1, the Officers’ advice wasju refusalgli for the gfollowing reason. DRAUGHTONMatthews RECIPE(01604 882499) NEWS The proposal is contraryrs toi the Developmentn Plan and was only allowed on strong compassionate grounds as an exception to policy and on the personal assurances of the applicant. Should the applicant no longer be involved with the project, the Local PlanningLAMPORTCORRECTIONS NEWS & Authority wish to have the opportunity to reassess the need for the continuing exception to policy in the light of the circumstances that pertain at the time. CLARIFICATIONS However at the meeting theHAYWARD’S Officers withdrew their objections on legal advice BARN and the Council GARDENING CREATONIn the last issue, the article NEWS on Knotting and accepted the application. KEEPERS OF THE VILLAGE PURSEKnitting contained two inaccuracies for CRICKET FIELD which we apologise. Harold and Ethel have twins, a boy and a G.HAMSON & SON girl. – ACTivenot twin daughters. j g g Harold was brought up in an orphanage at u gli PERSONALRECIPE TRAINING rsi GARAGEn SERVICES KirkhamFITNESS not Chiltern. CONSULTANT, SPORTS THERAPY PILATES INSTRUCTOR Customer Breakdown Service Another informative issue of the Bulletin, General Repairs and Servicing of Cars and Commercial Vehicles HOW ARE YOU FEELING? Vehicle Steam Cleaning and Wax Oil Treatment but could I please ask you to ensure that our Suppliers of Pre-packed Solid Fuel surname is spelt correctly in any articles. i.e. Air conditioning service now available Wiig NOTDo Wigg.you need We arethe extremelymotivation proud to lose of weight, tone up & get fitter? CLASS 4 & CLASS 7 M.O.T. TESTING HAYWARD’S BARN the NorwegianWithout theheritage hassle ofand travelling were veryto a pleased when the Buglegym? quite correctly Harborough Road Garage, Brixworth always autographedTRY A PERSONAL the name WiiG TRAINER Telephone: 01604 881098 CRICKET FIELD Many thanksOR JOIN ONE OF OUR Liz WiiGPOPULAR FITNESS CLASSES IN BRIXWORTH 12 DAY TYPE VENUE TIME Monday Circuits Village Hall 7.00 - 8.00 Monday Circuits Village Hall 8.00 - 9.00 EXPRESSIONS Weds. Pilates The Centre 6.15 - 7.00 Classes are mixed and for all Longstanding Unisex Hairdressers levels of fitness.

PLEASE RING FOR FURTHER Special rates Tuesdays & Wednesdays for over 60s INFORMATION. Tel: 01604 880126 New stylist, Vickie, joined the team on 1st January Mobile: 07732 165546 (Wednesdays only). Anyone booking with Vickie e-mail: [email protected] and producing this advertisement will get an extra 20% off during March 2005. Also available in the salon: BrixworthBrixworth > CHIROPODY LandscapingLandscaping > NAIL EXTENSIONS > PEDICURES > WAXING For personal service, design & creation of your ideal garden, We look forward to your visit. call Matthew Cox on: Phone: 01604 882390 Mobile: 07702 317828 70 Northampton Road, Brixworth 5 Burrows Vale Brixworth Tel: 01604 880770 NorthamptonNN6 9US

DRYSEAL LIMITED RED LION Harborough Road, Brixworth FOR ALL GENERAL BUILDING AND JOINERY WORKS, EXTENSIONS AND CONVERSIONS BED AND BREAKFAST Also approved contractors for: (Open all year. single, double & family rooms available, all with ensuite, televisions & tea making facilities). ++Extensions PVC-U Fascias TRADITIONAL PUB FOOD ++Plastering Woodworm SUNDAY LUNCH: (booking advisable) 12 - 3 ++Renovations Damp-proofing LUNCH TIMES: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 2 ++Roofing Ceramic Tiling EVENINGS: Tuesday - Saturday 6 - 8 01604 880245 21 Breach Close, Brixworth NN6 9HT Tel/Fax01604 881715; Mobile 0771 230 9914 BRIXWORTH BULLETIN BRIXWORTH BULLETINIncluding Creaton, Draughton, Hanging Houghton and Lamport Issue No.4 March 2005 Including Creaton, Draughton, Hanging Houghton and Lamport Issue No.4LOCAL March 2005 RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI APPEAL Pantomime raises LETTER TO THE EDITOR LOCAL RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI£2225 APPEAL for appeal. Pantomime raises LETTER TO THE EDITOR £2225 for appeal. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK REVIEW BRIXWORTH FOOTPATHS JACK AND THE BEANSTALK REVIEWFreedom to roam BRIXWORTH FOOTPATHS COUNTRY EYE FIRE SERVICE AWARDS Freedom to roam IMMIGRANTS RETURN TO EASTERN EUROPE COUNTRY EYE FIREBULLETIN SERVICE AWARDS BOARD Right now the annual exodus of thousands of immigrants from our district is well G.HAMSON & SON underACTive way. Having spent the winter in goodPERSONAL quality accommodation, TRAINING spending a GARAGE SERVICES FITNESS CONSULTANT, SPORTS THERAPY few weeksPILATES here, INSTRUCTOR a few weeks there, they BULLETINCustomer Breakdown BOARD Service are now on their way back to their summer General Repairs and Servicing of Cars and Commercial Vehicles HOW ARE YOU FEELING? Vehicle Steam Cleaning and Wax Oil Treatment home - the place where they were reared. SPORTSLuxury places to eat have includedPAGE SPORTS EDITOR: John Blason Suppliers of Pre-packed Solid Fuel ****** Air conditioning service now available farmers’Do you fields, need schoolthe motivation play-grounds, to lose weight, tone up & get fitter? CLASS 4 & CLASS 7 M.O.T. TESTING parks and above all rubbish tips. Here they would Withouthave foraged the hassle for of delicaciestravelling to like a gym? Harborough Road Garage, Brixworth worms and other soil creatures, crisps, bits FUTURETRY A PERSONAL OF ADULT TRAINER EDUCATION BUILDING Telephone: 01604 881098 of sandwiches and other items dropped SPORTS PAGE SPORTS EDITOR:OR JOIN John ONE OF Blason OUR during the school breaks; and on the tips ****** POPULAR FITNESS CLASSES anything edible – fish heads, meat scraps, It is a little surprising that in the Parish of safety. The real reason for closure was IN BRIXWORTH Brixworth, nominally a rural village, there village youths causing a nuisance. Peaceable plate scrapings, ice cream and sweet CORRECTIONS & are very few designated footpaths which walkers have been penalised for the youth’s wrappers, the list is endless. DAY TYPE VENUE TIME Doubtless you will have guessed that I am extendFUTURE into open fields. OF Of ADULTcourse, there are EDUCATIONmisdemeanors, even though BUILDING it is permitted to Monday Circuits Village Hall 7.00 - 8.00 CLARIFICATIONS the Brampton Valley Way and the walk travel along CG10 which goes west/east in referringMonday to theCircuits tens ofVillage thousands Hall 8.00 of - gulls9.00 around the reservoir but both tracks have a this area where training of forklift and crane that annuallyWeds. turnPilates up Thein our Centre parish,6.15 - from7.00 gravel baseEXPRESSIONS and are therefore not true drivers takes place, but it is not possible to KEEPERSthe end of July onwards, OF and staying THE until VILLAGE PURSE countryside paths. walk northwards where one would be swiftlyCORRECTIONSthe earlyClasses months are of mixed the following and for& year.all To the north-westLongstanding of the village, there Unisexis a in open Hairdressersfields. The owner of Home Farm Commonest amonglevels ofthem fitness. is the black – bridal path CG11 which leads to a dead-end would be providing a much needed service to headed PLEASEgull. Seen RING close FOR FURTHERto, it is a after 500 yards and a footpath CG9 which the village, if he re-opened the north walk onCLARIFICATIONS Special rates Tuesdays & Wednesdays for over 60s handsome bird,INFORMATION. white and dove-grey, the skirts the sewage works and joins the a trial basis. adults with a black tip to the tail, and with Creaton Road again opposite the Pytchley New stylist, Vickie, joined the teamFr oneedom 1st to January Roam blood – red Tel:legs 01604and black 880126 – tipped beak. HuntKEEPERS kennels. To the west, OF there is THE CG8 VILLAGE PURSE Curiously,Mobile: when it07732 arrives 165546 here, most which runs from(Wednesdays Saneco Lane to only). the Spratton AnyoneThe bookingCountryside with and Rights Vickie of Way Act adults havee-mail: white [email protected] heads, with just a Road andand there producing is CG1 which this skirts advertisement the received Royal will Assent get anon extra30th November greyish smudge behind the eye. Only later, Recycling Centre from Scaldwell Road to 2000. The new right of access did not come 20% off during March 2005. around the turn of the year, does the rich, Holcot Road across fields past Grange Farm into force immediately, as it was necessary deep, chocolate–brown, not black, hood, and then joins CG12 which runs north from first for all open country and registered from which it gets its name, appear. This the reservoir to the boundaryAlso of theavailable village commonin the landsalon: to be mapped. Our region will BrixworthBrixworth dramatic change in appearance happens near Laundon’s Lodge. To the south, there is have the conclusive map available by spring when the tips of the head feathers fall off a bridal way down Merry Tom> LaneCHIROPODY which is 2005 and access can commence in October LandscapingLandscaping gravelled. There is also CG5> whichNAIL runs EXTENSIONS2005. When the conclusive map is available, to reveal the dark colouring below. from the Country Park to the> ByepassPEDICURES which it will be possible to view the map by Their raucous ear – splitting cries can be is in reality a short link between the village logging on to the Countryside Agency, West heard from the St. David’s Rec. as they > WAXING gather inFor hundreds personal just service, after first design light. &As and the Country Park. of England Region. (not a mistake). creation of your ideal garden, Out of these footpaths, only CG9, CG8 and The local Ramblers Association are very many as 15,000call Matthewhave been Cox estimated on: to We look forward to your visit. roost nightly at the reservoir at peak times. CG2 could be classified as country active in this area. On Sunday 9th January Phone: 01604 882390 footpaths. 2005, 38 members of Northampton They far outnumberMobile: 07702the other 317828 gull species For many years,70 thereNorthampton was a footpath through Road,Ramblers Association Brixworth met at Brixworth that are found there. In increasing size, but the fields from Home Farm in a northerly Church to walk a route to the west of the decreasing abundance5 Burrows there Vale are the Brixworth direction which was well usedTel: by Brixworth 01604village. 880770 Anyone interested should contact common, herring,NorthamptonNN6 lesser-black 9US backed and residents, but this route has been closed by Northamptonshire Ramblers Association, greater- black backed. the owner on the grounds of security and telephone number 01604 812556. It is only really since the mid 20th century that gulls have been found inland in such numbers. This has been entirely due to what we have provided for them. They find rich pickings in man – made sites, as DDRYSEALRYSEAL LIMITEDLIMITED we haveRED seen, and they LION seek a secure resting placeHarborough on large sheets Road, of Brixworth water, top FOR ALL GENERAL BUILDING AND JOINERY WORKS, EXTENSIONS AND CONVERSIONS of their list BEDbeing AND gravel BREAKFAST pits and our Also approved contractors for: drinking (Openwater all year. reservoirs. single, double It& familyis perhaps rooms available, an indelicate allquestion with ensuite, televisionsbut I am & tea going making facilities). to ask ++Extensions PVC-U Fascias anyway. HowTRADITIONAL many gulls PUB does FOOD it take, ++Plastering Woodworm washing andSUNDAY doing LUNCH: unmentionable (booking advisable) things 12 - 3 ++Renovations Damp-proofing LUNCH TIMES: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 2 in the water at the reservoir, to pollute it? ++Roofing Ceramic Tiling EVENINGS: Tuesday - Saturday 6 - 8 We have every01604 reason to 880245be grateful to the 21 Breach Close, Brixworth NN6 9HT water engineers that the water coming out Tel/Fax01604 881715; Mobile 0771 230 9914 of our taps is drinkable, or potable to use their words!

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PLANNING STATUS REPORT TEXACO GARAGE SITE DEVELOPMENT Planning consent for the building of 13 REF NO. & DESCRIPTION OF P.C RECOMMENDATION & dwellings was granted in the summer of APPLICATION D.D.C. DECISION 2004 subject to signing of a 106 DA/2004/1178 Park Farm, Spratton Rd. PC 15/9 No Objection. DDC agreement in connection with the bus BRIXWORTHChange of use of part of farmyard to B8CENTRE Approved. UPDATE stop. This 106 agreement has just been (storage) use (retrospective) signed. The Brixworth Bulletin spoke to DA/2004/1179 Park Farm, Spratton Rd. PC 15/9 No Objection. DDC Mark Sterling, representative of the 1st Change of use of part of farmyard from Approved. London Investment Group, and he said agriculture to mixed use comprising B1c, B8 that he had no information regarding a ALLand agriculture SAINTS’ (retrospective) CHURCH LIGHTING build commencement date nor had he DA/2004/0707 29 Burrows Vale. First floor Subject to Appeal. any information as to whether the group extension and single storey rear extension. was intending to submit a planning DA/2004/1296 Rigiflex, Northampton Rd. PC 27/10 Objection. DDC application regarding the remainder of Demolition of existing factory, to be replaced Refused. the site. BRIXWORTHwith three and two storey residential units.UNDER 14s GIRLS FOOTBALL DA/2004/1306 24 Newlands. Single storey PC 27/10 No Objection. DDC PLANNING INSPECTOR’S DECISIONS glazed extension to rear and new roof to Approved. DA/2004/0317 &0359B The Grange, outbuilding. New porch over front door. Kennel Ter. Convert detached building JUNIORDA/2004/1321 7 PoppyFOOTBALL Leys. Ground and CLUBPC 27/10 NoUNDER Objection. DDC 15s to leisure complex with new indoor first floor extension to dwelling. Approved. swimming pool, and build an extension DA/2004/1327 21A Broad St. Alteration to PC 27/10 No Objection. DDC to existing house. Permission not garage to create room on top for use as home Approved. granted for the leisure complex but was JUNIORoffice. Two additional FOOTBALL rear gables and sun CLUB UNDER 8s given for extension to existing house. room extension to existing dwelling. DA/2004/1358 Mobile Home, Scaldwell Rd. PC 17/11 No Objection. DDC DA/2004/0139 GWJ Contractors, Land COMMUNITYRetention for further 2 years. Approved. at Clearview Farm, Station Rd. Outline DA/2004/1380 20 Northampton Rd. Demolish PC 17/11 No Objection. DDC DRAUGHTONapplication for change of NEWSuse from part existing garage & kitchen; replace with new Approved. agricultural/part haulage contracting/ kitchen & garage extension. civil engineering contracting to DA/2004/0007 NCC Countryside Services. PC 17/11 No Objection. DDC residential. LAMPORTAppeal dismissed. NEWS Reed bed at Brixworth Country Park. Approved. DA/2004/1398 79 Northampton Rd. Ext. to PC 17/11 No Objection. DDC form dining room & w.c. Approved. RIGIFLEX SITE DEVELOPMENT GARDENINGDA/2004/1445 79 Northampton Rd. New PC 8/12 Objection. DDC Refused. CREATONHaddon Developments NEWShas submitted a house witrh parking on part of garden to serve Recommendation that condition be revised application for development of both houses. imposed to reinstate stone wall. housing on the Rigiflex site. DA/2004/1412 24 Froxhill Cres. Conservatory PC 17/11 No Objection. DDC John Willcox of Haddon Developments to rear. Approved. said, ‘I have tried to reflect the DA/2004/1446 (Amended) g25 Lesson Rd. PC 29/12 No Objection. DDC j gli g commentsRECIPE made at the committee Single garagers and iworkshopu with roomn over Approved. meeting held on the 1st December at rear of dwelling. Dorma window replaced 2004.’ with skylight. The new scheme includes the following DA/2004/1525 23 Eastfield Rd. Single storey PC 29/12 No Objection. DDC changes:- front and two storey rear ext. plus replacement Approved. l No three storey development to double garage. Northampton Road and Froxhill DA/2004/1451HAYWARD’S ‘Daisy Roots’ 128C PC 25/1 Objection. BARN Applicant has Crescent Northampton Rd. Change of use from retail withdrawn application. l Numbers reduced from 41 to 34 A1 to business B1. units DA/2004/1551 Brixworth Nursery Farm, PC 25/1 Objection. DDC l Greater variety in the mix of Holcot Rd. AlterationCRICKET or removal of condition Approved FIELD on legal advice. dwellings 7 of DA/2003/0337 (Personal to applicant) l Affordable Housing to include DA/2004/1583 34 Froxhill Cres. Two storey PC 25/1 Objection. provision of some rented units. extension to side of dwelling. l Parking ratio increased to give DA/2004/1475 Land adjacent to the Old Vine, PC 25/1 Continuing Objection. 150% including 17 visitor spaces. Station Rd. Erection of a new dwelling l Increase in road width and the (revised scheme) addition of one footpath to give a DA/2005/0115 65 The Ashway. Extension to PC 25/1 No Objection footpath either side of the road. rear of dwelling and conversion of part of l Access road surrounds to be of garage to bedroom for a disabled person. higher specification including block pavior/granite setts to give a more PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON NEW RIGIFLEX SITE PROPOSAL village/rural feel. An extraordinary planning meeting will be held on Monday 28th February 2005 at l Retention of the majority of hedge 7.00pm in the Olive Branch Café (Library & Community Centre Spratton Rd.) to to Froxhill Crescent and several of examine the revised application for the development of 34 residential units on the the existing trees on the site. Rigiflex site on the Northampton Rd. Residents who have an interest in this John Willcox hopes that the revised application are invited to attend. Prior to the meeting, the application details can scheme would go before the DDC be viewed at the DDC Information Point in the Library Foyer. Committee no later than 16th March.

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Top Row Left to Right: Craig Holmes, Kate Markham, Poppy Holmes, Leana Doyle, CharlotteINDEPENDENT Toft, Mikaela Welford, FAMILY Chloe Huntley, RUN Lara Brown, Alice Beckley, Steve Pestell RAYBELL & SONS Bottom Row Left to Right:j Abig gliFitzgerald,g Meg Lugg, Chloe Linnell,Home Sarah Valet Pestell, Service Jessica McFadyen,FUNERALRECIPE Kim Farrow DIRECTORS u PROFESSIONAL CARPET, UPHOLSTERY SURFACING LTD Following thers report in the last issue, the nteam has progressed well, both in the league and two semi-final games Tbeckoning.OBY AmongstHUNT many i AND CURTAIN CLEANING SPECIALISTS stars Kim Farrow and Mikeala Welford have scored over 20 goals this season. It is not possible to mention all the players,FUNERAL but the 4-1 SERVICE drubbing of premiership side Shrewsbury must be reported. Manager Steve Pestell has spent many hours working with the team and his efforts are DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL FREE QUOTATION . NO JOB TOO SMALL bringing results. Freephone Providing a Complete Funeral Service on a personal Basis Serving the County’s Towns & Villages 0800 980 6015 TARMACADAM, BLOCK PAVING, Proprietors SLABBING, PATIO, DRIVES ETC. NorthamptonORGANISATIONS / Earls Barton GOLFHAYWARD’S SOCIETY U 14’S JUNIORDavid BARN FOOTBALL& Bev Haynes The Bulletin has updated the Organisation 2004 proved to be another successful golfing They have continued with their good form in List which was published in the Bugle in year with high numbers playing at each the league Most with carpets no defeats dry in 1and hour just one draw. (01604) 811129 (can be walked on immediately) 2001. If there are any incorrect entries, venue. The end of yearCRICKET Disco/Buffet and They have 37 FIELDpoints, scored 88 goals and please advise Harvey Fox and the Presentation Evening was held at Brampton conceded No justdirt 12attracting in 13 games. residue With - 8 games BrixworthThe Village Funeral website Home, Earls will Barton, beNorthampton altered NN6 0NAby Unit 3, The Old Brickworks, Harborough Rd., Pitsford, NN6 9AA Heath Golf Club. Golfer of the year was to play,carpets they are stay hopeful cleaner of longer promotion but in Caroline Monk who looks after the website. TEL. 01604 883688; FAX: 01604 883533 Andy Tebbutt, with Rob Bennett as runner the next few games, they are playing their Oriental rugs a speciality up. The Captain’s Shield was presented by nearestMarketINDEPENDENT rivals Harborough which should Operatic FAMILY decide Society the RUN final Barry Nicholas to Geoff Green. positions. Dries For odour the freefirstpresents time, they have two BLASONS GARAGE The George Clapton HomeMemorial Valet ServiceTrophy, boys whoFUNERAL have scored DIRECTORSover 20 goals each. RAYBELL & SONS RAYBELL SKIP HIRE Specialists in carpet and AT THE HUB OF THE VILLAGE presentedPROFESSIONAL by Deni CARPET, Clapton UPHOLSTERY was won by upholstery protection SURFACING LTD Part of Raybell & Sons Surfacing Ltd. TOBY HUNT EST C R Ian ANDRice. CURTAIN CLEANING SPECIALISTS . T EN SKIP HIRE Laura Gardner would like to thank T T

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SPORTS PAGEJUNIOR****** FOOTBALLSPORTS CLUB EDITOR: UNDER John Blason 15s JUNIORHOLCOT FOOTBALL ROAD NURSERY CLUB UNDER FARM 8s BrixworthBRIXWORTH Rugby ClubRUGBY has CLUB undergone somethingFUTURE of a change OF this ADULTseason. Due to EDUCATION BUILDING our policy of fun, social and traditional rugby, friends from other clubs have been COMMUNITY playing for their own clubs on Saturdays, BRIXWORTH DRAUGHTON NEWS then turning out for Brixworth on Sundays. CORRECTIONSPHARMACY & This has led to a unique atmosphere at our games. Often, players who have been CLARIFICATIONSLAMPORT NEWS opponents on Saturday, find themselves TRAVEL CLUB united under the Brixworth banner. The feeling has been that of a Barbarian style team.KEEPERS Results this year OFhave included THEGARDENING VILLAGE PURSE CREATON NEWS victories over Eastern District Warriors, St. CAMERA CLUB BRIXWORTH LIONS Andrews’ and Heathens. We still look forward to our first ever home game at the Ashway, but will be unable to play there until changing rooms exist. Anyone wishing j ggli g to play for Brixworth, of any standard, will PLANNINGrs u STATUSn REPORT RECIPE be welcomed. Please contact John Gillett on i 01604 881045 if interested. Top: Matthew Bridges, Sam Lennon, Joel Burwood, Sam Hewitt, Joe Howarth, Teddy Cadby The club hasBADMINTON 28 men and 10CLUB lady members BRIXWORTH CENTRE UPDATE Bottom: John Dalton, Tom Bowden, Greg Purcell, Jordan Davies, Matthew Procter with 7 teams in the Northamptonshire League. HAYWARD’S BARN The Brixworth Juniors’ Football Club U-8’s started playing in the John Henry League in The men’s ‘A’ team has won all 8 of its September 2004. At this age the league is split into two – the A and the B leagues – and being matches so far, and with 2 to play, is top of a newly formed team with no previous match experience, the BJFC U-8s were placed in division 3. The men’s B team has won 6 out leagueALL B. Despite SAINTS’ braveCRICKET performances, CHURCH the U-8’s lost their LIGHTING first FIELD two games but went on to win of 7 matches, with 3 to play. The other teams the remaining five games. After the last match in December, the U-8’s were crowned League are having a mixed, but enjoyable season. B Champions and gained automatic promotion to the A league for the remainder of the season. In common with many other clubs, we Well done to all the players and many thanks to all the parents for their continued support! desperately need more lady members. Any Briworth Juniors U-8’s train on Sunday mornings between 9.30 and 11.00am on the Ashway ladies interested in joining should telephone playingBRIXWORTH fields. If you were under 8 years oldUNDER on August 31st 2004 and14s you would likeGIRLS to join FOOTBALL our secretary, Anne Sharpe, on 781713, or the squad, then call Tony Burwood (Manager) on 889009. our membership secretary, Geoff Dawson, on 883369. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 15s

Out of theBRIXWORTH eight games RED played LION in theFC league, they have won 7 and only lost 1. They are third in the league but if games in hand are JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 8s won, they would be 4 points clear. In the cup competitions, they have a 100% record, in the semi-finals of the Parker Cup, COMMUNITY NTFA Chronicle & Echo and quarter finals DRAUGHTON NEWS of the NFA Sunday Vase. Craig Spraggons has 24 goals, Matt Coleman has 14 and Adam Knight has 12.They would welcome extra support for the remaining crucial LAMPORT NEWS fixtures. GARDENING CREATON NEWS INDEPENDENT FAMILY RUN Home Valet Service FUNERAL DIRECTORS RAYBELL & SONS PROFESSIONAL CARPET, UPHOLSTERY SURFACING LTD AND CURTAIN CLEANING SPECIALISTS TOBY HUNT FUNERAL SERVICE DOMESTIC & COMMERCIALj g g . Freephone Providing a Complete Funeral Service on a personal Basis FREE QUOTATION NO JOB uTOO SMALLgli RECIPE Serving the County’s Towns & Villages rsi n 0800 980 6015 TARMACADAM, BLOCK PAVING, Proprietors SLABBING, PATIO, DRIVES ETC. Their premier league form to-date has been a bit erratic, but they are in a cup semi-final David & Bev Haynes Northampton / Earls Barton against Long Buckby on the 20th February. Most carpets dry in 1 hour (01604) 811129 Fund raising has enabled the team to make their first tour abroad to Valkenberg-Holland. (can be walked on immediately) Many thanks are given to W S Atkins for their sponsorship and to parents and supporters. Additional sponsorshipHAYWARD’S is sought for the season’s highlights on Video/DVD BARN and full colour No dirt attracting residue - The Village Funeral Home, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NA endUnit 3, of The year Old Brickworks, books. Harborough Rd., Pitsford, NN6 9AA carpets stay cleaner longer Andy FarmerTEL. 01604 Manager 883688; 01604FAX: 01604 882032 883533 Oriental rugs a speciality CRICKET FIELD Dries odour free BLASONS GARAGE RAYBELL 16SKIP HIRE Specialists in carpet and AT THE HUB OF THE VILLAGE upholstery protection Part of Raybell & Sons Surfacing Ltd. EST C R . T EN SKIP HIRE T T e

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