Upper Coquet Resource Group COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JULY & AUGUST 2020
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Upper Coquet Resource Group COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JULY & AUGUST 2020 Supported by *************************************************************************************** COVID-19: Due to the on-going situation, this combined double July & August newsletter is in electronic form only. Perhaps by September things may have improved to allow us to print and distribute again. Released slightly later than planned (sorry) but this has allowed any trickles of good news and additions to filter through…..which is much easier to include in electronic form. Please continue to share this newsletter and send to friends by email. This approach should allow our community to still share news and potentially allow authorities to distribute information, although we are very much aware that many of our neighbours will miss the paper copy and are without access to the internet. If you know of someone in this position carefully think how you can help to keep them up to date. If you have an item for the September newsletter, then please forward it in electronic form to Susan Rogerson by Wednesday 19th August via [email protected] Planned 2020 dates: deadlines are (very occasionally these need to be altered slightly to fit with volunteer availability but reminders will always appear in the above section): Issue Deadline (items to Susan by) “Print” date September 19.08.20 21.08.20 Oct 16.09.20 18.09.20 Nov 14.10.20 16.10.20 Dec & Jan 2021 18.11.20 20.11.20 If you would like to advertise your business for an extremely competitive price and reach over 380 households each month, then please contact Susan Rogerson: [email protected] All funds raised, plus extra donations and money provided via fund raising events, help The Upper Coquet Resource Group (UCRG) to keep this voluntary community publication going. The UCRG has been established over 20 years as a registered charity. We promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Upper Coquetdale area, consisting of the parishes of Netherton & Biddlestone, Harbottle, Hepple & Alwinton. The charity provides facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations. If you know of a group that may benefit from some funding and they meet the above criteria, then please contact us via [email protected] Vintage tea party items for hire Everything you need to host the perfect tea party! Donations for any hire will be given to the UCRG. For further information contact Alison Bolton on: 01669 630252 or email: [email protected] Don’t forget our monthly UCRG quiz. If you are unable to get a copy at the moment, the please contact Margaret Ward on 01669 650317 and she will ensure you get one. This has been a fantastic steady way to boost our funds over the years and we are grateful to all those who participate. 1 NETHERTON VILLAGE: NETHERTON DOMINO DRIVES: Friday 17th July. Entry is £3, with a raffle and supper, starting at 7.30pm (Corona-virus advice permitting). HARBOTTLE VILLAGE: School Community Group: if you enjoy a bit of gardening in your spare time and would like to join us to look after the school gardens, then please contact Margaret Ward for more information (01669 650317). Across the country sales have sky rocketed. As many may already know we have collected and sold donated new and used jigsaws at local fairs for many years now to raise funds for the group’s work. Should anyone wish to purchase any please get in touch and we will try to work a COVID safe way to undertake the process. Also, if you have any complete jigsaw puzzles, including children’s jigsaws and any boxed games that you no longer want and would like to donate to the group then please contact Tracey Boldy, Jackie Bickmore, Ann Hennessy or Margaret Ward. CANINE PARTNERS Please continue to save your used postage stamps for the charity, Canine Partners, in order to help towards the cost of training even more puppies to develop into helping dogs for disabled and injured people. Mr & Mrs Wilkinson have kindly agreed to keep the collection bag at The Star Inn, Harbottle. The charity is very grateful for all your hard work. It has helped so much. https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/recycle-used-postage-stamps/ ALWINTON VILLAGE: Rose & Thistle Inn Sunday lunch take-aways are available by pre-ordering via 01669 650226 by Saturday night. Full roast, dessert and beer available to take away. Fab! Message regarding Alwinton Border Shepherds’ Show 10/10/2020 It is with heavy heart I confirm that Alwinton Show 2020 is to be cancelled. We have come to the conclusion that government guidelines, especially in respect of mass gatherings, and social distancing make the running of such an event incredibly uncertain and a risk we cannot take. The health and safety of everyone involved including the public, exhibitors, stewards, members and contactors as a whole remain our priority. Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to welcoming everyone to next year’s Alwinton Show on Saturday 9th October 2021. Keep well and safe. Bessie Clennell Hall Hotel & Bar https://www.facebook.com/Clennell-Hall-Hotel-Bar-251743698267745/ Take away service available. Please pre-order the day before on 01669 650377. On Thursdays enjoy a main meal for up to £10, fish/scampi on Friday, curry on Saturday and roast on Sunday. Full menu on Facebook. 2 The Star Inn, Harbottle We welcome walkers, cyclists, tourists, bikers, local residents and their families, friends and dogs! Pub Update We are continuing to follow the Government's Coronavirus updates and are hoping to be able to at least partially re-open in July, even if this is only in our courtyard. In the meantime, we are open for take-away drinks as an off-licence, including cans and bottles from the cellar. Shop Update Our shop continues to offer an extended service including farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, home cooked tray bake cakes and fresh meats and pies from Green’s and Greenbrae’s. We are continuing our free delivery service within Harbottle and the surrounding villages for elderly or vulnerable customers, or for those who are self-isolating. We also offer an ‘order and collect’ service for customers who would like to email or phone in an order and collect from us later, including specific meat orders from Green's – please phone us on 01669 650221 or email [email protected]. If you have internet access, please visit www.thestarinnharbottle.co.uk for up to date information on what we typically stock in our shop. Refurbishment Update We have been working hard on Phase 2 of our refurbishment plan, which includes the customer areas of the bar, our flat above the pub and our new wood fired pizza kitchen Pizzeria La Stella. We are on track to complete this work by the end of June so that we can move into our flat and get tidied up in the pub and outside areas so that we are ready to open if we are able to. ** NEW ** Pizzeria La Stella The Italian translation of 'The Star' is 'La Stella' so this seemed a good name for our new wood fired pizza kitchen! We have employed a chef, Alex, on a part-time basis who joins us in late June and we are on target to open on Friday 3rd July. This weekend will be our launch weekend and we will be offering a 10% discount off all food menu items during the opening hours: Friday: 5pm until 9pm Saturday: 12 noon until 9pm Sunday: 12 noon until 4pm All food will be served as takeaway although we are hoping the Government will relax the rules by then and customers will be able to eat in the courtyard/pub with a drink from the bar - watch this space! We are currently working on the menu for the launch weekend and will share this once it is available. In the meantime, follow us on social media or via our website for all of the latest updates: http://www.thestarinnharbottle.co.uk We'd like to take the opportunity to thank every customer who has continued to support us during these difficult times, it is hugely appreciated. We wish everyone the very best of wishes - stay safe. Kind regards Karen and Phil ************************************************************************************** Message from ED Team: We are sure many in the local area have found the outstanding service provided by Karen and Phil over the lockdown period to have been absolutely invaluable and no doubt helped to keep many a household going (in spinach and Galaxy, or was that just me?!). Thank you. We wish them all the best in their new venture. 3 News from the Valley A. ROTHBURY EDUCATIONAL TRUST The Trustees of the above Trust have a yearly amount available to provide a certain number of bursaries. Grants will be considered for: Students entering the first year of a recognised University degree course Students commencing an accredited apprenticeship including those involving courses at Colleges of Further Education Students must be under 25 years of age on 1st September 2020 Students will be granted one payment only Potential beneficiaries must reside within the Parishes of Cartington, Hepple, Hesleyhurst, Rothbury, Snitter, Thropton, Harbottle, Alwinton and Tosson and the parts of the Parishes of Brinkburn, Hollinghill and Netherton that lie within the Ancient Parish of Rothbury. There will be a limited number of payments and applicants will be required to complete a short form outlining why they feel they should be considered for the bursary. Forms will be available from their Clerk, Susan Rogerson via email: [email protected] or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: 1 Gallow Law, Alwinton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7BQ.