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Both have written articles this issue, so CRAMMED IN a big thank you and welcome goes out What’s Inside to them both. Long may you stay! :-) • The Village Update ISSUE...AGAIN! • Community Information OTHER NEWS: The only other bit of • Naseby Weather Well where do we begin? Apart from an • Golden Celebrations earthquake in the early hours of news is that the WI are holding a 2- • Naseby Churches Wednesday morning (which measured course lunch in the middle of March, • Naseby School & NSA which is to help raise funds for Naseby • A Bit About Sponsors 5.2 on the Richter scale!) and a fierce • Mini Farm Update Lion enclosed behind bars (which we Natters! I big THANK YOU goes out to • Age Concern are warned “do not feed”), what else them, as they will be sponsoring an • Village Hall & Sports Court issue later in the year. So I ask ALL our • Battle of Naseby Series has been happening in the village? Well • Naseby HQ readers to please go along and support there is so much crammed into this yet • Appeals for HELP! the WI (and Naseby Natters!). All the • The Fitzgeralds of Naseby again expanded issue of Naseby Natters, information is listed below... • Open Invitation that I am not even going to bother • Village Design Statement - Hoppy Easter to one and all - • Times past... telling you what’s inside! Simply turn • Are Cheap Chicks Chic? the page, read on and enjoy.... THE NEWSLETTER TEAM • Global Game of Hide-and-Seek • Walk London's Bridges NEW ADDITIONS TO THE NATTERS Deadline • Wind Farm Debate TEAM: We would however like to • Daffodil Run Road Closures The deadline for next issue: • New Traditions welcome onto the team two new 1st of May 2008 • Just a Murmur? members - Sue Cook and Sue Turner. • Let’s Rant! • Need to Knows • Tree Hugger or hater NASEBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE • Spooks & Spies • Wot No Onions We are raining funds for • Battlefield Update • Naseby Historical Society • Doin The Shakespeare Walk Naseby Natters • Life After BIG School • Neighbourhood Watch News Join us for a 2-course lunch • Immobilise It • Gardening Club T £5.00 per adult icke • Mac User Group from A ts ickets vail • Women's Rounders Team T HQ! £2.30 per child able EBY NOW • Business Directory & Groups NAS NASEBY VILLAGE HALL !!! • The WI • Kids Corner! - from 12 till 2pm - • The Next Issue....? Saturday 15th March 2008 THE AJ Green“Editor” BRING & BUY • HOME PRODUCE • RAFFLE 01604 743765 TEAM: [email protected] John Anderson Sally Field Anne & Tom Gilmore Sue Turner History/General General General/Photography General 01604 743141 01604 740608 01604 743676 01604 740058 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sue Cook Pat Reedman Sandra & Wyn Sleeman Pat Yates History/General Interviews Environmental Issues Old Naseby 01604 740196 01604 743830 01604 740963 01604 740657 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] not on e-mail....yet!

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Village Update Issue 17

38mph in a 30mph zone. In High Members of the Parish Village Update Street the 85% speed was 28mph and Council 2008 Naseby Parish Council (PC) on Church Street it was 32mph. With only 29 vehicles in a week on High Mrs Bridget Baker NEW CHAIRMAN: After two and a Carvells Home Farm, Street (0.54% of the vehicles in the Carvells lane half years in the 'hot seat' as study ) exceeding 35mph the Police Welford Quarry liaison rep Chairman of the Parish Council Tom do not consider that any further Mr Stephen Clark Westaway has decided to remain a action was justified. On Church Street Newlands Councillor but to resign as Chairman. 503 vehicles (5.28%) exceed the Mr Melfyn Hoyle The Parish Council are very grateful threshold and so based on that 14, Nutcote for the time and dedication that Tom information further visits are to be Playground Warden has given to his role as Chairman. made. On 9th January the Police did Mr Greg Pritchett Tom is now Vice Chairman and the some enforcement on Church Street Oakwell, Church St new Chair is Becky Pope. Neighbourhood Watch & Police but no one was found to have exceed Liaison Forum the 30mph limit. WINDFARM: The proposed windfarm Mr Paul Reedman on land at owned by the Hall Close Community Speed Watch will take Highways & Road safety officer Hall Estate has been under place between 21/9/08 and discussion at recent Parish Council 02/11/08 in Naseby so it is not too Mr Scott Westaway meetings. Cllrs attended the 'Stop the New Hall, Newlands late to volunteer to help! Please Tree and Footpath Warden Windfarm' meeting in the Village Hall contact Pauline Vann the Parish Clerk where there was a large turnout from Mr Tom Westaway if you would like to get involved. 'Westfields', Carvells Lane Naseby. Cllrs also attended the E.ON Vice Chair exhibition which took place on • Village Gateways: Cllrs have been asked to come to the March meeting Mrs Becky Pope February 20th at the Village Hall. 'Aysgarth', High Street Parishioners are encouraged to armed with designs for the proposed (Chair) gateways and suggestions as to which make their feelings known about Clerk - Pauline Vann this or any other matter which roads should be done first. The Manor House, Newlands affects the village by speaking to a suggestions include some sort of Cllr, writing to the Clerk or by fence and better signage together facility can be assured. If you are attending a Parish Council Meeting. with road markings to create a 'visual interested in getting involved in narrowing' of the road to encourage setting up a tennis club/sports club PARISH QUESTIONNAIRE: The cars to slow down. contact Paul Kelly or Pauline Vann. results of the parish questionnaire have now been extensively discussed • Village Hall Car Park: This has been The Parish Council will also be by the Parish Council and as a result put on hold until the Sports Court running a fundraiser in the Village of those discussions the following works are completed. Hall with a band and a bar to raise actions are proposed: • Park Upgrade: There is a shortfall of funds for the sports court and the date will be announced soon. • Speeding: Electronic Speed signs £10,000 to build the Sports Court. will not be possible for the reasons The Parish Council resolved at the last The Parish Council are looking into explained in the last edition. However, meeting that it was minded to award improving the children's play area temporary speed monitoring was a grant of £5,000 to the Sports Court and perhaps providing something for carried out on Church Street and High Fund but want to see evidence that a older children. Costings are being Street between the 11-18th management scheme is in place obtained with a thought to making December using Police monitoring detailing how it is to operate and that gradual improvements as finances devices. For the Police Casualty there is a group of volunteers who allow. will manage the fledgling tennis Reduction Team to step in and take Becky Pope club/5-a-side-teams so that the some action 85% of the cars in the Chairman future maintenance and care of the study would need to be travelling Naseby Parish Council >>>>>>

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Issue 17 Community

ARE YOU DOING ENOUGH? Naseby The recommended target for physical activity is at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity on at least 5 days a Weather week. Activities that count towards your target are; walking, swimming, cycling, MEASURED IN BAKEHOUSE RISE keep fit, badminton or any team sports. COURTESY OF STUART CATO We thought maybe the average wind Taking part in regular physical activity can help you to meet new people, spend gusts for January might have been time with family and friends, prevent or control illness, helps to maintain healthy the highest we recorded - but not so bones, joints and muscles, can help you to control your weight, it can improve 2004 was much worse. your mood, increase your confidence and raise your self esteem. For more information visit: www.northamptonshiresport.org Month 2007-08 NOV DEC JAN Max Temp oC 14.9 13.3 12.9 Evonne Carr Message from the editor >>>STOP PRESS<<< Av Max Temp oC 9.7 6.8 8.7 Recreation Officer DDC Why not start now and join the exercise class below? Min Temp oC -1.6 -3.8 -1.1 Av Min Temp oC 3.7 2.3 3.1 GET YOUR HEART PUMPING, Min Wind Chill oC -5.7 -4.3 -5.9 FAT BURNING AND ENERGY Max Humidity %RH 94 93 94 INCREASING... Av Max Humidity %RH 91.1 90.7 91.3 Min Humidity %RH 43 41 39 Av Min Humidity %RH 75.6 73.2 73.1 Max Wind mph 13.4 17.2 21.2 Av Max Wind mph 7.4 8.9 12.0 Max Wind Gusts mph 31.9 37.3 60.3 Av Wind Gusts mph 17.0 18.2 26.7 Comparison vs Previous year 06-07 NOV DEC JAN Max Temp oC 14.2 12.8 12.1 Av Max Temp oC 10.6 8.2 8.9 Come along Tuesday evenings Min Temp oC -0.1 -2.4 -2.1 NASEBY VILLAGE HALL 7pm - 8pm CAN YOU SPARE One hour of exercise combining cardio, strength/toning, yoga <<< PS: LATE NEWS ON and pilates. Men and women...All A SHELF OR 2? SPEEDWATCH! fitness levels welcome! pre-school is on Naseby will hopefully also get the Wear flexible, loose clothing and the look-out for donations of speed watch equipment for trainers and don’t forget to bring any metal shelving or racking another spell in the year in a towel and some water systems that you might April/May time as well as the •••••• £5 PER SESSION •••••• commonly use in the garage... dates in September/October. Come a little earlier so we can ...If you have any you would The Training morning will be on start on the dot of 7pm like to give to a good home Saturday 29th March in Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE get in touch! Northampton. Volunteers will be Any questions call me, Jaime, on given full details when the dates 07810 792206 GUILSBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL are confirmed. tel: 01604 740761

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Churches in Naseby & Announcements Issue 17

ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT All Saints Church

It seems a long while ago now but we were delighted to see so many of you at the Carol Service (standing room only!). Dare we hope to see you on Easter Sunday too? Our warm Congratulations go to two couples in our village who recently Things are now going along as usual, celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding after some difficulties in the Anniversary: Mary and Gerry (above) Mary & Gerry Wood (above) were benefice, and we look forward with celebrated their Golden Wedding in married in September 1957 at All new hope for the future. September, 2007. Originally from Saints, Patricroft, Eccles, Lancs Manchester, they have lived in Naseby The Mothers' Union under Jan for the past twenty years. Avis and Hillyer's leadership is planning a Arthur (below) were both born in lively programme of events. At Coventry and have lived here for 30 present we are fifteen in number, but years. Their anniversary was on January anyone is welcome to come to our 18th 2008. Both couples enjoy a busy meetings. We are still working hard to raise funds for the Church redecoration so who knows……one day! Hopefully we shall return to Open Gardens....such a lovely event in Avis & Arthur Aldrich (above) were every way….so get busy!! married in 1958 at St. George's Church, Coundon, Coventry Services will be posted on the Church retirement. Mary and Avis are engrossed in creative pursuits: embroidery and notice board as soon as they are cross-stitch for Mary; quilt-making for Avis. They produce excellent finished confirmed by the Rector. work. Avis is also busy assisting the work of the Parish Church of All Saints. Avis Aldrich - Branch Leader For their part the men are equally occupied with artistic interests. Gerry, well known in the village and beyond for his wood-turning skills, took up this craft Contacts only after retirement! He creates beautiful and elegant pieces in a wide range of special woods. He is also a talented water-colourist, painting well- Rector: Revd David Faulks composed pictures of exceptional tonal delicacy. In addition, he is the (01858 525342) Chairman of the Clipston and Naseby Gardening Club. Arthur, for his part, has [email protected] maintained his passion for the Stage. Having managed West End theatres for Contact Rev. Faulks for Weddings, Baptisms & Visits most of his professional life (travelling daily from here to London), he has been playing an important role these many years as an adjudicator of stage - Church Wardens: productions, mainly plays put on by amateur-theatre companies competing Avis Aldrich (01604 740532) across the counties of this region for the top drama prizes. Arthur is still busy Jan Hillyer (01604 740662) as a playwright himself, writing most days and creating new dramatic works. Treasurer: What talent, what artistic strength is to Mike Hopkins (01604 740309) be found here in just one village in a If you have an annoucement of a PCC Members: space of only 200 metres radius at the birth, marriage or death and you Margaret Diack,Sarah Farrell, Ann most! would like it featured in Natters Faulks, Michael Hopkins,Valerie Anne & Tom Gilmore then please get in touch Latham, Rae Whitehead

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Issue 17 Churches in Naseby

MOTHER’S DAY: For the room, the child started tearing Naseby Methodist Mothering Sunday March 2 round the room, digging in the the service will be a manure with an excitement that Church different format...how baffled him… & what exactly is a After a few moments of watching this THE SCHOOL surprise for some of us he asked the child why he was so CHRISTMAS yet...but it'll be fun! excited... The lad replied: ' with all PLAYS: A lot of Why not come along and that manure here, there's got to be a singing, laughter, be part of it... It might be pony somewhere… excitement, food and fun filled the a cross between Fusion, a Coffee bar, Chapel in December. The school a video, discussion and worship.....a SPECIAL SERVICES: March 2 Christmas plays, were amazing, as place where there's room for MOTHERING SUNDAY: Family usual!!! To see children enjoy questions and enjoying Time…keep your eyes on the notice themselves singing is a joy to see. each other’s company. board outside chapel, Just look at the photo! Often God EASTER SUNDAY : isn't in Family Time the 10.45am forefront of our Leny Cato mind…and when we think of him, he's a far THE USUAL @ THE and distant figure... METHODIST CHURCH: Joseph Amoah, who Mums & Tots: with his wife Iris, spent All welcome Thursday 1.30-3.30pm a day with us in chapel, (during term time only) said: Jesus says, you are my friends... Joseph Guilsborough Drs’ Surgery: THE LAST CHILL DAY: This was asked us what do you do when you Monday from 11am (no appt needed) enjoyed by those who came, and the hang out with a friend?? 12 Days of Christmas Labyrinth was We came up with loads of an opportunity to just ‘be’ and enjoy things...What about you?? FEED THE CHILDREN the reality of Christmas in the peace and quiet of the Chapel. AND FOR FUN: I would like to thank all the lovely A child psychologist wanted to ladies who knit regularly for “Feed During the first worship service of the observe how different kids respond to the Children” and the people who year we were asked to grow together negative circumstances. He filled the have provided children's clothing. In - young and old… to be aware of each room with horse manure…[ yuk…] 2007 we sent about 12 boxes of other’s spiritual needs. So Josiah and Putting a pessimistic child in there, clothes and blankets. Elijah have the task of asking us at he sure saw what he expected…. A times: how about us… what are we screaming, whining child, desperate Apparently some of us - me doing to help us young ones to know to get out… included - are a bit bored with our God better… knitting patterns, and I wondered if But when he put an optimistic child in anyone has any spare babies’ and children's double knitting patterns, Contacts that they would be prepared to let Minister: Rev Brian Kennard us have. We are always grateful for 30 Farndale View Market Harborough (01858 462889) odd balls of wool, I'll happily collect if you have any to spare. Bookings Secretary: Ruth Watson (01604 740845) Secretary: Leny Cato (01604 743166) Thanks again for your support, www.harboroughmethodistcircuit.org.uk/Naseby.html Liz Capell (tel: 01604 740568)

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School Issue 17

wonderful space for such events. The using the new computerised system. Naseby Infants performed a super musical Children can now borrow books using School called “C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S- spells thumb-print recognition. We have Christmas!” for the parents and other planned the official opening of the Update: members of the community and the library for February 26th. We have Such a lot seems to have Junior children had the pleasure of invited Bob Wilson, author and happened since the last edition. attending the dress rehearsal. It felt illustrator Here's just some of it! like the whole school was going (http://www.stanleybagshaw.co.uk/ around singing some of the songs ), to come to work with the children If you had called in at the school on later in the day! The Junior children during the day and then open the some days in early November, you performed 'The Christmas Code' to library after school. The books that would have been surprised to see two packed houses. On the last day have been sponsored for the new Humpty Dumpty running around and of term the whole school went to All library will be on display and there some soldiers appearing to push him Saints Church, as has become the will be the opportunity to buy signed off a wall! This was the Year 6s tradition, for the Carol Service. The copies of Bob Wilson's books. making a film for the Guilsborough children sang the Christmas Story Another fantastic improvement that's School Annual Film Festival. Naseby beautifully and read verses of a just been finished is our new kitchen. School's entry “Did he fall or was he poem. pushed?” was a well-written, funny We are very grateful to the NSA, who story with a serious message about In school we had Christmas tea. In matched school funding in order to bullying. On the evening of the morning, all the children, infants make this possible. The new kitchen November 22nd, the judging took and juniors, were involved in making is light and airy, with super new place. Eight other schools in the sandwiches, biscuits, making dips flooring and units and a low level Guilsborough cluster took part and and cutting up 'crudities' and then in work top for a small group of children the brilliant news is that, for the the afternoon, it was all eaten! Great to work at. It complies with all the second consecutive year, Naseby fun! health and safety directives set out for such a space and has been won! A particular thanks must go to Once again this year our school has designed and fitted by Jacques and Mrs Thornton, who works with the collected money to help a school in Yvette of Den-Drijver Kitchens. children on this project each year. Sudan. This is through a personal Christmas is always a really busy link so we know that all the money We have been notified by the DfCFS time of year, especially in a Primary goes to the project. Our children (it used to be called the DfES) that School. Our Christmas performances wrote to the children in Yei Naseby School achieved 'Sports were held at The Chapel, which is a Kindergarten and received some Mark' last year. This is achieved by lovely letters back from them. We doing not only the expected amount School Contacts have also been sent a DVD and photos of PE in the curriculum but also of their new building. Through staff additional PE, through visitors, clubs, Head Teacher: and parents' donations and a non- tournaments etc that the school does. Mrs Sue Bradburn BSc uniform day (that was the children's This is a great achievement for such a [email protected] idea!), we have been able to send small school. This half term, KS2 tel: 01604 740540 £500 which we are told will be used children have been going up to the List of Governors to buy the windows for the new Village Hall each week for 'Multiskills' Dr Peter Sainsbury (Chair/Parent) school. sessions and next half term the Y5&6 Margaret Diack (Vice Chair/LEA) children will have a series of Pat Yates (LEA), Paula Otter (Parent) Our library is now really looking Badminton lessons. This will be in Adrian Vann (Parent), Jo Clement good! The new shelving was fitted addition to all the other PE done in (Parent/Link), James Pope (Parent), Ian during the Christmas holidays and Arnott (Community), Rev D Faulks (Ex school. Coming up is a netball staff and parents have worked really Officio), Beverly Thornton (Teacher) tournament, so I'll let you know how hard since then to get all the books Sandra Kirkland (Associate Member) we got on in the next edition. Andrea Heydon (Clerk) on the shelves and catalogue them

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Issue 17 NSA, Sponsors & Village Info

Our school has many after-school there will be another computer club A BIG PAT-ON- clubs and this term has seen the start run by Mr Sleeman, one of our of yet another. For the first half of parents. THE-BACK TO OUR this term, Mrs Foulsham is running As usual, some of the children have CC4G (computer club for girls). This compiled a children's page, so have a FAB SPONSORS! This issue we are able to go to print is a government initiative aimed go! due to virtually all the residents of specifically at girls. Next half term, Sue Bradburn Gynwell! They rallied round and made a collection whichwas more than enough to pay for this edition! When Fairytale entertainment they were asked why they wanted to sponsor us they said: tailored to your child’s “We consider ‘Natters’ is a cause wildest dreams... very worth while supporting, for the news and views it gives us about our village.” Contact Jaime Brodie on 07810 792206 Thanks for making it possible for us to [email protected] print yet another issue. So that is Bakehouse Rise and Gynwell who have sponsored Natters...which Guaranteed road will it be next??? The race is on!!! fun for all! We are always on the lookout for more sponsors; so if you are interested at all, please get in touch with Gerry www.zippedydoodahparties.com Wood on 01604 740444. AJ Green

enabled us to contribute towards these. MINI FARM UPDATE: NSA UPDATE CARVELLS HOME FARM: Last years’ Our Christmas Fair on 1st December Plans for this year's events are calves have been weaned off their at the Village Hall was very successful already underway so here are some mothers and are growing nicely. The raising about £1100. The children dates for your diary - Hog Roast with cows, however, are now getting ready also produced a montage Christmas Empire on 20th June and Christmas to have yet another calf. The fat lambs card which sold out very quickly. We Fair 6th December. We also hope to have finally been sold at market 4 wish to thank Henry and Naseby HQ hold the now infamous quiz night months behind schedule due to the foot for his very generous sponsorship of again in October, date as yet to be & mouth and blue tongue. The sheep this project. confirmed. will be housed shortly, ready to give birth and we look forward to yet These together with previous The Sports Club will be restarting another busy time of year and many fundraising have helped us to provide after the February half term with sleepless nights ahead!!! Our chickens Tennis and is held in the village hall the school with money for the new are now laying eggs again after their on Fridays after school. This is open path across the paddock, new kitchen, winter rest ... soon will be in full flow to all primary school aged children library fixtures and fittings and (we hope!) It's nice to see the daylight whether or not they attend Naseby additional storage cupboards. We are hours getting longer and the School. For further information appearance of the snowdrops suggests very pleased with the improvements please contact me on 743213 to the school and thank everyone for that Spring will not be far away. their support at our events which has Becky Pope - Secretary Mike & Bridget Baker

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Societies & Village Hall Issue 17

others locally. It is amazing what some Age Concern much smaller villages have available within easy walking distance (e.g. just MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE... USE IT - DON'T LOSE IT! have a look at the sports ground as you Doesn't the time fly? We ended 2007 on a high note after a pass through ). We really do It's probably been four very successful Pantomime. The hope that most households within the years or so since the management team would like to village will take part in the 200 Club “Bottle in the fridge” express our sincere thanks to Becky draw and enjoy the added opportunity scheme. I should Pope, the Fund-raising teams and to all to win a cash prize. More information explain this because there will be those who have supported us directly on how to get signed-up is detailed on people who will wonder what I am or indirectly. We really hope that you the next page. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > talking about!!! enjoyed your great Village Hall and If you are on any medication - Recreation ground events and facilities FINANCES: regardless of your age - there may be during the last year. We're sorry to Last year's efforts have achieved a time when you need emergency learn that a couple of the affiliated significant cost reductions and aid, such as a doctor or an clubs and societies are not able to improved investment income. We are ambulance. You may be unable to tell continue with us during 2008 and we now at a breakeven point, but we're still the emergency services what wish to take this opportunity to very vulnerable to increases in medication you are on. With the welcome the newcomers. electricity etc. This year we fully “Bottle in the fridge” idea you can intend, with your help, 200 Club to put record on a form your medical WE NEED 200 HOUSEHOLDS TO BACK our finances on a much firmer base. details, next of kin, etc. and pop it in OUR IMPROVEMENT PLANS - PLEASE We will also be redoubling our efforts the bottle which you then put in the SUPPORT OUR 200 CLUB LAUNCH! to identify any available fridge. You also put a sticker on the We believe that we've done everything Sponsorship/Grant funding. fridge, and one on the door, so that we can to reduce our costs and increase emergency workers know where to PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS: our revenues over the past year. This find the information they need to This year we will focus on just two help you quickly. I have these bottles, year we've decided to radically change areas…not surprising given they are if you feel you would like one, please the way we ask our fellow-residents to estimated to cost over £75,000! help fund our operations and ring me and I'll come and show you 1. Multi- Sports Court - Our Friends what to do. improvement projects. So instead of organizing major fund raising events are Up and Running I would also like to remind everyone which may or may not be to everyone's Now we are at the detailed stage, we who already has one of these bottles taste, we are launching a monthly prize find that the total projected installation that it is important to update the costs are much higher than originally information every so often your draw - The 200 Club. It will be licensed to run strictly in line with the Charity forecast. We are currently looking at medication or the dosage may have different installation options in order to changed. If I can be of any assistance Commission (Small Societies Lottery) guidelines and any surpluses raised will bring the costs back to reality. Work regarding help or advice please give continues with obtaining the necessary me a ring. go directly to our reserves for improvement projects and to meet any planning permission. Liz Capell (tel: 01604 740568) overhead gaps. Village Hall Contact FUN NEWSFLASH?!! The improvements we are planning are Village man makes news twice in If you wish to book the hall for an one week! Naseby aerial man gets intended to widen the appeal and anniversary, children’s party or stuck up chimney, bet he'll make enjoyment of our facilities and to cater any other activity please contact: sure the ladders don't move next better for all age groups and to Wyn Sleeman 01604 740963 time!! His trauma was soon forgotten maximize the appeal of our recreational £10.00 per hour – Large Hall though on the safe arrival of his first facilities/interests to the majority of £6.00 per hour – Upstairs Room grandchild Bethany Ann Saunders. village households. Our aim is to at INFORMATION ALSO POSTED ON: Congratulations Geoff (& Liz)!! least match the standard achieved by www.naseby.org

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Issue 17 Village Hall

Your Village Hall needs YYOOUU Join the 200 Club NOW!

The fantastic facility of our Village Hall and recreation ground unfortunately doesn’t run itself and costs lots in overheads! Lighting, heating, equipment, grass cutting, security, cleaning… the list goes on and on...

Although we have many users that contribute to the upkeep, we still need to raise funds to supplement it. Recent events such as It’s A Knockout, Ferret Racing and the Pantomimes are all part of this fund raising effort.

If we don’t raise funds, we will have an overgrown field and a boarded-up, derelict Village Hall - can you imagine the eyesore? No doubt many of the local ‘Travellers’ would relish the chance of a new field! Fund-raising is a thankless task - people are willing to help generally but lives are busy and time is short, so we have come up with a solution where you can support your Village and have the chance of winning monthly cash prizes! This is about your support and us not having to put on lots of fund-raising events that you feel obligated to support!

Julie or Rachel will be round to sign you up soon - we’ll take the hassle out of it and set up a tiny Standing Order* so you won’t miss it each month!

- THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT -

*£5 a month can win you one of many cash prizes (up to £250) EVERY MONTH!

We are delighted that The Friends of the take-up of the 200 Club. ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS? Naseby Village Hall and Recreation ANYONE FOR CRICKET? Our committee’s meetings are held bi- Ground trust are now up and running Let us know if you're interested in monthly (on the 3rd Thursday); the with some big events about to be joining a new Naseby XI team. AGM is held in April. So why not come launched. More information is above. LICENSING: along and have a say. All are welcome. 2. Car-Parking and Pathways All the necessary regulatory Licensing Thanks again for your support. We know what needs doing but action is certificates and documentation are in on hold pending on how things go with place. Paul Kelly

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Battle of Naseby Issue 17

flank near the present THE BATTLE OF NASEBY road, facing north (to the right and Around the village there are reminders of the Battle of Naseby: the behind you as you stand at the Monument and the Obelisk, the new Battlefield Viewpoints, and road Monument). Opposing Cromwell's names within the village. This issue we look at... own cavalry was the Cavalier horse PART 4: CROMWELL as in “Cromwell Farm & Cromwell Monument” led by Sir Marmaduke Langdale, mostly northerners whose morale Oliver Cromwell (1599 - command of Sir Thomas was low, led by officers who believed 1658), ruler of Britain as Fairfax. that the King should have marched Lord Protector in the In the Naseby campaign 1650s, was born in north rather than fight in the in June 1645, Oliver Huntingdon to a family of Midlands. On Cromwell's right was a Cromwell had led his gentry. He was studying field of furze and a rabbit warren. Cavalry north from at Sidney Sussex College, After the opening royalist success on Newport Pagnell. On the Cambridge, when his father the left flank, and fierce infantry morning of the battle he died in 1617 and he fighting in the centre, his 2000 stood with Fairfax returned to run the family cavalry met Langdale's regiments as overlooking the moor estate and to look after north of the village. Their they moved down from their hilltop his mother and sisters. He forces numbered 13,000 position. Cromwell moved forward became M.P. for and would be formed up and charged the royalists who gave Huntingdon in 1628 and along a mile front from way. The Horse on both sides fought he developed strong Puritan beliefs. near the Clipston road westward over fiercely. Gradually the royal forces He became M.P. for Cambridge in the open country with no hedges except were driven back, and the general two parliaments of 1640, gaining a on the far boundary where the parish fighting retreat began which ended at reputation for his outspoken attacks of Naseby met Sulby north of on the King. as the King escaped Welford. to Market Harborough. When the Civil War began he raised a Go to the Cromwell Monument on the troop of horsemen and secured Led by Fairfax and Cromwell the Sibbertoft road, recently restored by Cambridgeshire for Parliament. He Battle of Naseby was the decisive end the Naseby Battlefield Project, and saw the need for strong discipline in to the major campaigns of the Civil read the new Information Boards the cavalry, and he recruited “godly, War. Mopping up took some months, there. You can also see the breadth of honest men” who helped him to hold but Charles I had lost to the the battlefield, the hedges being East Anglia for Parliament in early away to the left, and Cromwell's own Parliament, and effectively the Civil 1643. He became Colonel in a new Cavalry position being on the far War was over. force called the Eastern Association, right. which later became the core of the Oliver Cromwell later supported the fearsome New Model Army. Having overall cavalry command, it trial and execution of Charles I in was Cromwell who spotted the Sulby 1649. He led armies against the At the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644 Hedges on the far left flank of the Scots, and in 1653 was proclaimed Oliver Cromwell's disciplined cavalry battlefield, and he gave Colonel Okey Lord Protector. He ruled with a routed Prince Rupert's and Lord authority to attack the royalists with parliament and council of state as a Goring's cavaliers. By the end of the musket fire from behind the Hedges year, despite the rule which forbade pseudo-king until his death in 1658. as the battle opened. This was a officers in the army being Members Unable to find a permanent solution highly successful opening attack. of Parliament, Cromwell, while to governing Britain following his remaining an M.P., became Under Fairfax's command, with his death, Charles I's son was restored as Lieutenant General of Horse in the major cavalry force, Cromwell took up King Charles II in 1660. New Model Army under the overall position on the parliamentary right John Anderson

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Issue 17 Interview & Events Update

Firstly a big Postie"s ring. For anyone that doesn't THANK YOU! to know, just before Christmas Rachel HELP!!!! everyone that misplaced her engagement ring. She We are desperate to aquire the funds supported us so is not sure whether it was lost on her to build the multi sports court at the well over the post round or at home somewhere village hall and although this is well Christmas period stupid, but if you all could check underway we are a long way from the - Records were indeed broken! letterboxes, pathways and maybe the finished product. edges of lawns, flowerbeds etc this Also a big THANK YOU to all the spring it would help greatly with the The organising of a black tie ball is children at Naseby School. Your search. under progress and we would like to presents were very unexpected and a auction any donations of sports brilliant surprise and they definitely Once again thank you for all your memorabilia or signed equipment brightened up the shop. THANK YOU support. from some of the sports personalities AGAIN! Henry, Rachel, Michelle, Emily and in the area, if you can help to promote CHICKEN TONIGHT? Di. sport or have any other ideas please, Since the Jamie/Hugh/Gordon food please contact us STOP PRESS...COMING SOON TO HQ! • Lesley Campbell 01604 743 172 programmes on TV we have been Naseby HQ souvenir Toy Wind • Bridget Baker 01604 740 007 asked a lot about our fresh chickens. Turbines!!! Order now to avoid delay :) Firstly the WHOLE chickens are 100% To reduce the building costs of the Free Range and apparently cheaper multi sports court there is a chance than the supermarkets. The chicken Naseby HQ we could do our own ground work. breasts however do vary. The Chicken Church Street • Naseby We are looking for volunteers who Supremes are either Barn Fed or Northants • NN6 6DA specialise in this field, so if you can Standard; our supplier cannot Tel: 01604 743577 offer your services please contact the guarantee which they are as his E-mail: henry @nasebyhq.co.uk above telephone numbers. suppliers vary too much. So we have Shop Opening Times: Please, please help, it's for such a now started supplying Free Range Mon to Fri: 7am - 7pm good cause and both the children and Chicken Supremes. They do cost Sat: 7am - 6pm adults will benefit in and around the more but to compensate that we are Sun: 9 am - 12pm village from a fabulous sports court. giving away a sachet of Blue Dragon (Deli open Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm) Stir Fry Sauce with every pack sold . Lesley RECYCLING: Also on an environmental note, in March we CERTAINLY A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! should be receiving our reusable On Saturday 19th of January at Naseby Village Hall a fundraising event was environmentally friendly shopping organised by Naseby teenager Charlotte bags - no more blue bags around the Underwood (pictured right) in aid of Charlotte village!!! These will be sold at cost for ‘Marie Curie Cancer Care’. raised over you all to use again and again! The entertainment was provided by £1000! ORDERING: If you require anything ‘Empire’ with Charlotte singing a in bulk such as stamps, wine, meat, beautiful rendition of 'Memory'. cheese, flowers etc, please let us The evening was a HUGE success and know as soon as possible so we can Charlotte raised an amazing £1,061.50! arrange extra stock.You may be able to arrange a bit of a discount as Charlotte would like to thank everyone well.... if we're in a good mood!!! who supported the event and all the people who sold tickets and helped out. RAIDERS OF THE LOST RING! There is still no sign of Rachel "The Julie Westaway

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History Issue 17

PART: THE FITZGERALDS OF NASEBY 1 of 2 The parish of Naseby contains some 16th and 17th centuries. They ran out Mary Frances FitzGerald was born 3,300 acres and was for several of the male line and the last female 19th June 1877, the daughter of John hundreds of years divided into two married into the Ashby family of FitzGerald Esq. of Little Island, estates, neither of which possessed a Quenby Hall in Leicestershire. This County Waterford and Mary, only house of any size. The largest of these estate remained in possession of the daughter of Keane FitzGerald Esq. estates contained approximately Ashby family until 1905, although who, it is believed, were first cousins. until 1855 not one of them had lived 2,000 acres and the major part of the Mary Frances also married her first on it for some 200 years. The old village and was previously owned by cousin, John Purcell Esq in 1801. He family seat of the Shuckburghs, that various absentee landlords. It did, was born in Dublin 25th December stood opposite the church, was however, at one-time possess a 1775, the eldest son of John Purcell demolished during 1773 and rebuilt building to the north of Clott Hill, Esq. M.D., a wealthy physician of as a farmhouse. Both estates were which has been described as a 'Hall'. Richmond Hill, Dublin, and Eleanor, obviously managed by stewards or Of this nothing now remains and it is eldest daughter of John FitzGerald of bailiffs, and both were broken up believed to have been demolished Little Island, County Waterford. when the Manor Farm-house was after the First World War. built around 1760. The FitzGeralds were said to have Exactly how the FitzGeralds came into descended from an Anglo-Norman the possession of the larger of these family that had lived in Ireland for two estates is not altogether clear. more than six centuries. They were John Mastin, in his History of Naseby, Protestants and immensely rich. In refers to them vaguely in his second fact, by the simple expediency of edition, which was published in 1818. marrying close relations they had He does, however, mention that the become one of the most wealthy and Estate was conveyed by Sir John influential families in the whole of Wolstenholm to Charles Joye Esq. in Ireland, as well as being one of the about 1720 and by 1792 was in the most eccentric. They were also known possession of Sir Isaac Pocock, in the for their haughtiness, intelligence right of his lady, Dame Ann, the relic and complete disregard for any John Purcell opinion save that of their own. of Peter Joye Esq of Bennefield. The John Purcell junior was a graduate of Manor of Naseby Court Leet and Trinity Collage, Dublin, and although Court Baron clearly show that Dame he had enrolled in the Inner Temple Ann was still being represented when he did not take up a legal career, the court convened as late as 19th preferring to live the life of a typical April 1817. When Dame Ann died country squire. around 1817/18, she may have Mary Frances has been described as a bequeathed the Naseby Manor to big, slightly shapeless woman with John FitzGerald who in turn died strong sloping shoulders, intimidating shortly afterwards leaving it to his bust, haughty chin, lovely violet eyes, daughter and only heiress, Mary dark auburn hair, long even nose, and Frances. a rather small mouth. A boatmen, The Shuckburgh family had owned who in later years helped to row her the smaller of the two estate of some in a barge across to her family seat at 1000 acres, including most of the Little Island on the River Suir, houses in Church Street, during the Mary Frances FitzGerald observed that she was 'a fine

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woman…a fine broad woman.' Bredfield House in Suffolk. With note that although she was still only their mother spending most of her 31 years of age no more children For the first nine years of their time in London, paying only were born after she inherited her married life the Purcells' main aunt's fortune, residence was 'The White House' at infrequent visits to Suffolk, and their Bredfield in Suffolk (also known as father busy pursuing the pheasant From 1826 to 1832 John FitzGerald Bredfield House and Bredfield Hall) and the fox, the children were left in senior served as Member for Sleaford which they rented for several years the hands of governesses and tutors. in Sussex. He was commissioned as from a Squire Jennings. Edward describes how, as a small Lieutenant Colonel of the East Suffolk Mary Frances's father, who saw it as a child, he had watched in awe as his Second Corps Volunteers, and also suitable property in which to raise a mother on one of her infrequent visits served as High Sheriff and as Deputy family, had given them the nearby to Bredfield House arrived from Lieutenant for the County of Suffolk Boulge Hall Estate as a wedding London in a splendid, glittering Although there is a common present. He had purchased it on the yellow carriage drawn by four misconception that during this time a condition that the late owner's elderly matching black horses followed by husband controlled his wife's money, widow, a Mrs Short, could remain other carriages, full servants and it certainly was not true in the case of there until she died. Short by name mounds of luggage. the FitzGeralds. It appears that both she may have been, but not by nature, The Purcells were to remain at Mary Frances and her trustees were the old lady lived much longer than Bredfield House for several more aware of her husband's remarkable had been expected, thus preventing years before moving during 1825 to lack of business acumen and ensured them from moving into the house for Wherstead Lodge, a short distance that between them they retained full a further 30-odd years. John Purcell from Ipswich, overlooking the Orwell control of the FitzGerald fortune. also owned Castle Irwell at Pendleton estuary. This was also a rented John FitzGerald, as he was by this near Manchester, a small country property belonging to Sir Robert time known, was frequently making residence that at that time was in a Harland. It has never been fully bad investments or being embezzled poor state of repair and not explained why it was that with all the by his stewards. At least two of them considered suitable as a family home. houses they owned, until Mrs Short absconded with over ten thousand Eight children were born to the died and John could finally move into pounds of rent. He was at one stage Purcells during the nine years they Boulge Hall, they persisted in living in declared bankrupt when a futile lived as a family at The White House rented accommodation. attempt to mine coal on his property in Bredfield. They were John, After the death of her brother in 1807 at Pembleton in 1843 resulted in Frances, Andalusia, Peter Kingsley, who, incidentally, was also named failure after it became flooded. Mary Eleanor, Jane Teresa, Edward John as were her grandfather, father As there was not a house of any size and Isabella. John was the eldest boy and eldest son, Mary Frances became on the Naseby Estate the FitzGeralds and Frances was the eldest girl. the sole heiress to her father's Irish had one built. Exactly when the house Edward was the youngest boy but the and English estates. With the money was completed is not known but it is exact order of the other children is and properties she inherited from her believed to have been between 1819 uncertain. great aunt and those of her father, and 1822 although, as it is not In 1810, Mary Frances had inherited a which included the Naseby estate actually shown on the Enclosure fortune of some £700,000 and several when he died in 1818, she became Award Map, it may have been later. English estates from a great aunt. one of the wealthiest commoners in Nor, for that matter, is it known why From that time onward, following in the country. For reasons best known that particular spot was chosen, as it the footsteps of her own parents, she to themselves, around the time of her is tucked into a distant corner of both and her husband lived increasingly father’s death, John and Mary Frances the estate and the parish. With some separate lives. Mary Frances spent Purcell, along with their children, 2,000 acres to choose from the choice most of her time in London mixing took her maiden name, and from that seems rather an odd one. The parcel with the high society of the day while time onward became known as of land upon which it was built John remained with the children at FitzGerald. It is also interesting to covered some 250 acres, cut off to the

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History, VDS & Appeal Issue 17

north and east from the rest of their they chose. Whatever the reason, it is built on a former mill mound on the estate by land owned by George said that Mary Frances did not Clipston Road in 1823. Although its Ashby Maddock. To the south and approve of it once it had been built position is some way to the east of west of the house are the Cold Ashby and stayed there only once. Even if where the heaviest fighting took and Sulby parish boundaries, the this was not so, with all their other place it stands where the New Model latter only a few yards from the front properties it is very unlikely that the Army, under General Fairfax, door. It may have been that the land FitzGeralds occupied it for any length originally formed up on the morning in that part of the parish was the least of time. In fact there is much of June 14th. It is also on the highest productive, or that to have built it anecdotal evidence to suggest that it piece of ground in the parish. At the elsewhere would have had a was leased to several different time it was built the enclosures were disruptive effect upon the old three- tenants during the time of the only just taking place, which meant field system of farming still being FitzGeralds' ownership. The house that without hedges and trees the carried out in the parish at that time. which was enclosed in some 60 acres vista was far more open than it is If that was the case, why not have of gardens, parkland and woods was today, so that much more of the waited until the parish was enclosed called 'The Woolleys' after the piece battlefield could be seen. in 1823 and the land divided into of ground upon which it stood. ...To be continued compact farms? Then they could have Another structure erected by them Copyright remains with Mike built on any part of their land that was, of course, the Obelisk. This was Westaway January 2008

An Open Invitation... After resting on our laurels (or yew, or whatever) last year, there must be a veritable cornucopia of villagers desperate to include their gardens, patios or even just window boxes in our traditional village invitation to the outside world to witness our horticultural expertise! Yes, it's time to think 'Open Gardens' once again, and we are extending an open-arms welcome to all, whether your garden is big or small, established or new. If you've not opened before, then go on, you know you want to! Please call Pat Oldfield on 01604 740145 to express your interest for the weekend (subject to general agreement) of July 19 th and 20 th 2008.... GO ON GIVE IT A GO!!!

landowner, requires formal eventually (Aww shucks! - ed). Village Design resolution via the District We now join fellow villages: Flore, Council (DDC) Planning Group. We Statement (VDS) understand that this will not delay & Teeton, , matters. Norton, , Sibbertoft, and for Naseby and together we will all A big thank you again navigate the final statutory stages. WE'RE NEARLY to Amanda Green for THERE AT LAST! her skills and patience All of the VDS documents will be in helping to produce reviewed again by DDC Strategy, The final community the very, very last Planning and Full Council during consultation stages, as version of our document per the statutory rules, February, March and April 2008 and and to the Parish were successfully then at long last they will become Councilors and the VDS completed on the 14th formal Supplementary Planning Group, who never December 2007. Just Directive guidance. doubted we would get one issue, raised by a through the red tape Paul Kelly (VDS Group)

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from reception at 3-5 RECOLLECTIONS OF years and on into the TIMES PAST AT junior and senior school until age 14. NASEBY SCHOOL... Eda remembers her Eda Prime infant teacher – a Miss (pictured Rigby who came from right) talked . Mr to me about Shrive, the her long term headteacher, taught Naseby School Infants 1929: connection the senior pupils and a On occasion of the Duke & Duchess of York's visit with Naseby Miss Sansom taught School as the juniors. In the late twenties and rest of the day’s use. The oil lamps too both pupil and caretaker. thirties, there were up to 100 children were her responsibility to clean, fill on roll! and keep in working order. Eda was born to Albert Tansley and his wife in 1920 and started school at The school buildings consisted of The schoolhouse had always been the tender age of three (not unusual three separate classrooms. Reception occupied by the headteacher until at that time). Attending school children occupied the end room – as 1978 when Maureen Swann came as throughout the twenties, Eda left they do now – and the juniors were in head and the schoolhouse changed aged 14. Growing up in the thirties, the middle room which was divided use and housed an office and extra marrying and having two children in from the seniors’ end classroom by classrooms. the forties, Eda came to work at the folding doors. During the Second World War, school as caretaker in 1947 and, The school building was very lofty as Naseby School had a number of continuing in that post until 1985, there were no ceilings and it had to be evacuees from London and their became the longest serving caretaker kept warm with open fires in each teachers came too, helping to in Northampton. Still wishing to be area! Lighting was by oil lamps which integrate the newcomers into school involved in the life of the school, Eda existed until the 1950’s. There was no life in a village community. then came to school every week to electricity or mains water and Talking to Eda provided to be so very hear children read until 2005 when sewerage until Mr Brooks’ time as interesting, providing us with a she allowed herself some ‘me’ time! headteacher in the 1950’s when these snapshot of the experiences of one What follows is an amazingly in- services were at last installed! Before Naseby resident who had this life- depth account of the life of a village then, water had to be brought from long connection and indeed school over a long period through the the pump outside the schoolhouse. commitment to our school. experiences and memories of one The older boys would pump it into Pat Yates past pupil. large buckets and carry it across to school for hand washing Naseby School took children through and toilet flushing. When Eda was caretaker in the late forties, she was responsible for cleaning the toilet block in this way! She also lit the fires in the cold months of the Naseby School : Basket work year and brought in School Group 1928 : (Edith is on 2nd row from front, 2nd wood and coal for the from left) Edith is third girl from the right, middle row

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Naseby News Issue 17 Are Cheap Chicks Chic? Have you previously given much move to cut prices even further is thought as to why they could buy a "extremely ill-judged and short sighted. fresh chicken from your supermarkets They (Tesco) are devaluing the product for less than the price of a packet of and sucking value out of the supply toilet paper? chain and unless Tesco is going to subsidise this, it is not a sustainable The debate surrounding intensively responses. price." farmed chickens has certainly been The survey highlights that only 9% of brought to our tables now thanks to the The RSPCA, which oversees the respondents (and bear in mind these mass media and the recent efforts of Mr Freedom Food Programme for livestock are people who are looking to save Oliver and Mr Fearnley-Whittingstall. welfare, said low-price chickens "were money where possible) were in favour not the answer". A spokeswoman said: Only last week, animal welfare groups of keeping the cost cheap. The results to "The consumer has the clout to change criticised the supermarket giant Tesco date are as follows:- supermarket policy and we strongly for cutting the retail price of its A) Keep it cheap, regardless of the encourage shoppers to buy higher standard size chickens further to just chickens conditions 9% (721 votes) welfare chicken and not be tempted by £1.99 and many consumers are now the discount". B) Don’t up the cost much, I would asking how is it possible to rather pay £1 a chicken farm, process and transport Anybody who has more for better conditions an animal into our recently reviewed 39% (3245 votes) supermarkets for such little the television cost? schedules involving C) Conditions must improve, Jamie Oliver and I don’t care about price, These chickens are bred to Hugh Fernley- chicken welfare comes first supply a booming industry of Whittingstall 48% (3245 votes) consumers who demand highlighting the cheap food but the rapid growth The remaining 5% (417 votes) of conditions of intensively farmed birds demanded of the chickens in order to respondents didn’t eat chicken. could admire their efforts but do they supply this industry can lead to many fail to grasp one fundamental reason source: forums.moneysavingexpert.com problems for the animals. behind mass production? Can you, using I must admit that since the plight of A government led report last week free range hens, sustain the eating these chickens has been highlighted, I found that some intensively farmed requirements of a nation’s desire for am far less likely to buy a cheap birds are kept in such cramped chicken and if so, at what cost? supermarket chicken, preferring instead conditions that they can hardly even It’s a debate which I suspect will to purchase locally bred meat. After walk:- 27% of birds monitored for the continue for some time to come and reviewing the evidence I would rather report were found to have mobility many consumers on limited budgets pay 3 times more for my chickens and if problems; 3% of these were classed as and families to feed could be forgiven cost is an issue, I would rather add 3 severe. for accepting the fact that the produce times as many vegetables to the dish to Some chickens were found to have they bring to their table is mass bulk it out. grown 100g in a day and it is this high produced, water-filled, hormone If you feel strongly about this issue, growth that also leads to chickens’ injected and mechanically engineered. please send your letters to: having difficulty walking. Moneysavingexpert.com, the consumer [email protected] and we will print Tesco claim that the £1.99 chicken does revenge website owned by Martin Lewis your replies in the next edition of not lead to lower welfare; however the recently ran a poll debating ‘Are Cheap Natters. National Farmers Union (NFU) says the Chicks Chic’ which attracted over 8,000 Sally Field

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Issue 17 Information

SUPPORT KIDNEY Do you Fancy a Global Game of RESEARCH UK BY WALKING LONDON’S FAMOUS Hide-and-Seek? BRIDGES London Bridges Walk – Sunday, 6th Geocaching is high-tech treasure July 2008 hunting for grown-ups and kids of all ages. Basically the name of the game is to find secret treasure boxes which have been hidden anywhere in the world just using coordinates which are detailed on a website. There are Enjoy a great day of sight-seeing goodies! The idea is that you bring 1 over 500 thousand worldwide, and 25 and support Kidney Research UK treasure to the cache, and take one thousand of these are in the UK. by walking eight of London’s away again of a similar value. Bridges on Sunday 6th July 2008. All you need is... The thrill is in the hunt - definitely The London Bridges Walk starts 1.GPS receiver - this will allow you to NOT in the value of the prize! When and finishes at the newly visit a coordinate by entering a you've found a cache, you simply hide refurbished Potters Fields Park Latitude and Longitude. (GPS it again in the same place - and on the south side of the Thames stands for Global Positioning (optionally) post a note back on the near Tower Bridge. Walkers will System by the way, and it is the website explaining what you took, cross eight bridges between same technology used in most in- what you left, the condition of the Tower Bridge and Westminster, car SatNav systems) cache and any entertaining anecdotes including London and Millennium about your trip to find it. 2.Visit www.geocaching.com Bridges. Last year, over 1600 - Cache details and Some caches will also people joined the procession, and their co-ordinates can contain 'Geocoins'. for many it was their first be downloaded from These have a unique introduction to the capital. the web site and ID number stamped It costs £8.00 per person to take then you enter them on them, which is part and this price includes a into your GPS. Then registered on a web special event t-shirt. There is no it's a matter of site. The coin can then minimum sponsorship required walking to the cache be tracked on its travels, but walkers are encouraged to site and having a good as it moves from cache to raise as much sponsorship as look around to find it. cache. Some caches will also they can. We have a massive GPS receivers are only contain 'Geocoins' like the DID YOU KNOW: target of £100,000 this year – we accurate to about 10m, one above need your help to reach it! so even when you reach There is one geocache in Naseby, and about 50 within a Proceeds will be used to further the coordinate there will still be a the work of Kidney Research UK 10 mile radius? little bit of work to do! and help improve the lives of Most caches are waterproof plastic or So if you see people trailing around people living with kidney disease. metal boxes with lids. Each container the village with GPS receivers, then For more information or to take (called a 'GeoCache' - or just 'cache' grubbing around looking for hidden part in the London Bridges Walk for short) will usually contain a pencil stuff, you know why. And you can tell please call Kidney Research UK and a logbook to sign, but many them they are lost - the cache is just on 08456 12 12 26, email contain "treasures"! These are usually OUTSIDE the village :-) [email protected] or small toys, foreign coins, or other Wyn Sleeman visit www.kidneyresearchuk.org

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Kelmarsh Wind Farm Proposal Issue 17

offshore - and we're currently FOR... building Robin Rigg in the Solway THE GREAT WIND FARM DEBATE... The whole planet is facing the threat Firth, which when completed will be of climate change with strong one of the largest offshore wind farms Clipston scientific evidence that the earth is in Europe. heating up. The potential We're currently looking to build more consequences of climate change are wind farms to help contribute to the far-reaching and could change the Government's renewable energy whole pattern of the world's weather. targets and we've done a lot of work In the UK this could include the loss of to find the best sites to develop in the habitats and rare species and the UK. One site that has been identified increased likelihood of severe storms is on the Kelmarsh Estate, which came Viewpoint A and flooding. To some extent we are to our attention after we were invited (see below) seeing the effects of climate change by the Trust to investigate the in the UK already. feasibility of building a wind farm on As one of the the Estate. 1. UK's leading Since then we've been exploring the 8. energy suitability of an area of land north of Naseby 7. companies, Haselbech. The site location is shown E.ON is taking the lead and developing on the map. a diverse range of low carbon technologies including renewable We're currently at the first stage of energy sources like wind and marine the development process, called the power, which will help us to keep the feasibility stage. This involves Above supplied by E.ON : Location Map © Crown copyright and database right 2008 lights on and fight the effects of commissioning studies and surveys climate change. and conducting consultations in order to gain more information about the Viewpoint A The Government recognises the many site and surrounding area. Once we benefits of renewable energy and has have completed these studies, set some challenging targets to received consultation responses and encourage the growth of renewable gathered further feedback we will generation technologies such as wind assess the next steps to take. farms. Based on the current design, the As the windiest country in Europe, the proposed wind farm would consist of UK benefits from having a plentiful, seven, three-bladed turbines, each Above “Viewpoint A” supplied by E.ON : natural source of energy available. with an energy output of between View across Naseby Village Hall playing Wind energy is regarded as one of our 2MW and 2.5MW. The wind turbine field (see map above). The above is known most promising renewable energy tower could be up to 69m tall and the as a photomontage and is used to predict technologies - it's a relatively mature rotor diameter up to 90m. This would how a wind farm will actually look from a industry and is long established as a mean that the turbines could be up to certain viewpoint. The photomontage is reliable option for the generation of 115m tall from the ground to blade prepared in accordance with specialist Landscape Institute guidelines to ensure they power in the UK. tip. represent an accurate predicted view. At E.ON, we've taken a leading role in The project is in its very early stages IMPORTANT NOTE: The editor has amended the above photomontage sent by E.ON to account the development of wind power in the and our current thinking for the site for the publication of Naseby Natters being in Black & White. The original photomontage is in UK since 1991, when we invested in may well change as we get to know colour however in order for the turbines to be visible within the publication the turbines have our first wind farm. We now operate more about the area as a result of been highlighted in grey. Please note the actual turbines would be white - NOT grey. A copy 21 wind farms - both onshore and further investigation. of the original is available from E.ON ([email protected])

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Issue 17 Kelmarsh Wind Farm Proposal

It's anticipated that a wind farm of people within the community that ND FARM DEBATE... the size envisaged on the Kelmarsh want to know more about our Estate could provide enough proposal. To this end we held an early electricity to meet the annual needs exhibition at Naseby Village Hall on of more than 7,500 homes*. It would 20th February from 2pm till 8pm to Proposed Wind Farm Site also save over 15,000 tonnes of introduce our plans to the community. (with 8 individually carbon dioxide emissions each year+. Attendance by the local community numbered turbines, Developing a wind farm on the land was excellent and almost 200 people see below photomontage) would not only contribute to attended the exhibition. This was renewable energy targets for considered a good response and met and the UK but our aim of providing as much would also help support the Kelmarsh information to the community as Kelmarsh Estate Trust by providing revenue that possible. will allow the estate to be maintained It's a difficult task to find appropriate for future generations. sites for wind farms, particularly 2. 3. 4. Early thoughts on potential where local communities are 5. community benefit have also been uncertain about the impacts they may 8. discussed and we're keen to get some have. The exhibition has hopefully feedback from local people. We given the local community the facts envisage that an annual sum of about the proposal. approximately £28,000 per year For more info visit www.eon-uk.com Haselbech would be contributed by E.ON to the local community over the wind farm's E.ON 20 year operational life. * annual homes equivalent based on © Crown copyright and database right 2008 average domestic household We're also working with the Kelmarsh consumption of 4.7 MWh (DTI report Naseby Estate investigating and designing a on domestic energy consumption Village potential Renewable Energy 2004) Hall Education Room which could provide 2 local schools, visitors and the + based on 430kg CO per MWh community with the opportunity to electricity generated in the UK from a learn more about renewable energy. mix of sources (DEFRA) We understand that wind farms evoke many different responses and ...AGAINST Above “Viewpoint A” supplied by E.ON : emotions in the communities in which Kelmarsh Hall Trustees in conjunction View across Naseby Village Hall playing they are proposed and the current with energy giant E.ON have proposed field (see map above). The above is known proposal is no different. We operate to erect 6 - 8 approximately 120 Meter as a photomontage and is used to predict a good neighbour policy at all of the high wind turbines (height of how a wind farm will actually look from a wind farms we operate and it's Northampton Express Lift Tower or a certain viewpoint. The photomontage is extremely important for us to involve 40 storey tower block) on estate andscape Institute guidelines to ensure they the local community in the grounds south of the A14 immediately development process and keep you east of the Naseby Battlefield. the above photomontage sent by E.ON to account fully informed of all of our plans. Haselbech Parish Meeting was the n Black & White. The original photomontage is in Even though we don't normally have first to become aware of this leaked e visible within the publication the turbines have public exhibitions so early in the proposal and held a parish meeting to tual turbines would be white - NOT grey. A copy development of wind farms, we discuss the implications. It quickly [email protected]) understand that there are many became apparent that this would have

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Kelmarsh Wind Farm Proposal Issue 17

wind farms it can be more profitable for electricity companies to build wind farms onshore where they are cheaper to build, even if they are less efficient. As many of you are aware, an information evening was held on Wednesday 23rd January in Naseby Village Hall to provide local residents with information regarding the implications of this proposal. Over 175 people attended, together with the Harborough Mail and our local MP, and were able to hear two real-life case studies It was apparent by the information provided by the speakers that the turbines if located here will: • Be inefficient - we are in one of the Above: ‘Wind Turbine Comparison’ from www.stopkelmarshwindfarm.com lowest wind speed areas in the country a devastating effect on the local We are all passionate about saving our environment. The parish with a vote environment and the Stop The • Cause significant noise and decided to oppose and a committee Kelmarsh Wind Farm Group support vibrations, particularly for those “Stop the Kelmarsh Wind Farm” was renewable energy. However, we feel located within 1KM formed. that it must situated in the most • Cause unnecessary and dangerous efficient and suitable location, not just We were pleased to discover that we distraction to motorists on an where it is cheapest to construct and were not the only objectors. The area already dangerous stretch of the A14 makes the most money for electricity around the proposed site contains • Open up the area to further companies and Kelmarsh Hall Estate. ancient monuments and woodland applications for additional turbines, which is home to a wealth of wildlife Unfortunately because the wind and other detrimental development. including protected species. It is also energy subsidy system works the One speaker, who originally supported an area of national historical same way for onshore and offshore importance, being adjacent to the famous Naseby Battlefield. Among the NASEBY'S LATEST BATTLE IS AGAINST WIND TURBINES list of objectors are English Heritage, Published Date: 06 December 2007 The Battlefield Trust and Conservation Source: Northants Chronicle & Echo Groups. By: Wayne Bontoft Historians are worried 400ft wind turbines could ruin Naseby's English Civil The question is not whether you are War battlefield site. for or against wind farms, but whether Power company E.ON is investigating the possibility of installing turbines close an area of unique environmental and to the historic battlefield. The proposals have been met with anger from historical importance, (and one of the historians, who are working on plans to boost the national reputation of Naseby lowest average wind speeds in the by building a visitor centre at the battle site. English Heritage has told E.ON it country according to independent Met opposes the scheme. Glynn Coppack, of English Heritage, said: "We've made it Office surveys) ,is really the right place very clear that we think it will have a serious impact on the battlefield because for a wind farm. it's a large, open area that is unspoilt by anything at the moment."

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Issue 17 Kelmarsh Wind Farm Proposal onshore wind farms, told of her information evenings have been held Great Daffodil Run personal experience of living 1km at and Clipston on Monday from a wind farm in Deeping 18th February and Wednesday 27th ROAD CLOSURES: St.Nicholas where she is now one of 5 February to which we circulated an Sunday 27th April 2008 families who have been forced to invitation. If you were unable to 10am - 3pm abandon their own homes and rent attend the Naseby meeting we hope This effects the roads exiting alternative accommodation due to the that as many of you as possible were Naseby towards Sibbertoft and persistent noise from the turbines and able to attend one of these Clipston. Access for residence and emergency services will be the effect on their health. Her house is subsequent meetings to hear how this maintained at all times and routes now completely unsaleable. proposal will affect you, your family will be fully signposted. Please don't be under any illusions - and your property. this proposal will affect you. We Stop Kelmarsh Wind Farm Join the Great would ask you if you feel able to Daffodil Run in its support us in our fight to stop this SO WHAT’S YOUR 11th Anniversary in April 2007. inappropriate commercial The 10k run is a single lap and the development that you register your VIEW? 15 mile run is a multiple lap road support for our campaign to protect So now you know both sides of the route taking runners through the the local environment by registering story and you know where the quiet undulating country roads of on-line at: proposed site is to be - what do you the picturesque villages of www.stopkelmarshwindfarm.com think? We would love to know your Kelmarsh and Naseby. where you can download sample thoughts and views, so let us know by WHY NOT HELP CHEER THEM ON? objection letters to send to the contacting one of the team. We're hoping to get some people trustees of Kelmarsh Hall. Every to cheer the runners on as they AJ Green single objection will count. You can run down Newlands perhaps with also pledge to reduce your own carbon HAVE YOUR SAY... some music and refreshments emissions. (like we did last 2 years) as it was Members of the Parish Council have so well received! If you are able to If you do not have access to the attended both meetings held to date help out or just want to join in the internet and would like to join the regarding the proposed windfarm and cheering contact Cathy Hoyle campaign please call 0116 229 2715 we are continuing to gather 01604 740848. where you will be able to leave your information as to the possible AJ Green details and we will contact you. implications (both positive and Unfortunately , whilst we have to negative) for our village. As our forward your views in writing to the write this article before the EON parish is not actually where the clerk. meeting, to be held on 20th February proposal site is located, the council where they will be promoting their has written directly to Daventry At the E.ON meeting I did seek proposal, it will not be published in District Council to formally request further information regarding the the Naseby Natters until after this that we are consulted if a planning time scale of this project. The E-on event. We would like to hope that as application is submitted. representative stated that depending on the feasibility studies it was many supporters as possible of the We have agreed to have the topic as planned to have a more formal ‘Stop Kelmarsh Wind Farm’ campaign an ongoing agenda item for meeting/exhibition of their plans in attended this meeting and filled in discussion at each of our Parish the late Summer/early Autumn and their questionnaire with your Council meetings, held on the first objections, as each non-attending that any planning application would Thursday of each month; and we also household will be assumed by Eon to be unlikely to be submitted until have a public participation slot so be a supporter for their statistics. spring next year. please feel free to come along and tell Further ‘Stop Kelmarsh Wind Farm’ us your opinions. Alternatively please Naseby Parish Council

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don't worry about singing the whole which we are extremely grateful. For A New Tradition? Carol', but wanting to give value for those of you who don't know: DID SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER money we were unperturbed, and ‘Ability Northants’ is a countywide 2007 SEE THE START OF A NEW treated you all to non shortened disability-charity who provide a much NASEBY EVENT? versions…our apologies! needed Information Service to anyone It was absolutely freezing and we were of any age with a disability-related Following the ever successful and immensely grateful for the query. Amongst other things, they also popular pantomime, seven of the cast refreshments provided by Paul and Amy run Shopmobilty in Northampton town (never to be contenders on ‘The X as we went full throttle into Silent centre, publish a list of second-hand Factor’) thought good old Naseby could disability equipment for sale, run a do with some carol singing, whilst Night…whilst at the same time 'press- ganging a new recruit. Well, one new wheelchair loan scheme and sell keys to raising money for charity too. So, fresh disabled toilets. To contact them Tel: recruit and one dog… bad luck on Ryan from the bosom of festivities (the 01604 624088 or go to for just happening to be walking by! Our aforementioned pantomime), they set www.abilitynorthants.org.uk. off to lubricate their tonsils in the Royal numbers had swelled to eight; there was Oak before embarking on their mission. no stopping us now! That was until we Maybe next year we could plan and be Katie and Tom were the first port of call, realised we were fast approaching 9 organised so more people could join us what with them living directly opposite o'clock and maybe parents with if they wish and we could perhaps split the pub, and when the intrepid seven sleeping children wouldn't receive us in any funds raised with village initiatives came away with cash, (probably quite the same spirit if we continued. So too? because the children had just been put our final thanks to Euan and Lesley for On behalf of the 8…and a dog and to bed and paying would mean the being our last port of call. everyone at Ability Northants a GREAT noise…'err singing' stopped), confidence We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and BIG THANK YOU to all who gave so grew! you lovely generous people helped us generously! There were a couple of requests of 'Oh raise £95 for ‘Ability Northants’ for Louise Shaw JUST A MURMER? cleaning and paint restoring and so I flown off to pastures new. We do wondered, if we were going to however have Phillip the Pheasant, his Well, hopefully it experience this apparent phenomena brother Fred and their harem of 5 pretty was just a after all. little girls, also robins, wrens, Mr and "murmur" seen Mrs Blackbird, 2 Wood Pigeons. 4 collar So dear reader, I am on Starling Patrol, down Carvells doves but no partridge in the pear tree. Lane on the as I believe the disaster may be averted We do have a very small amount of evening of by swift intervention from the local starlings, more a whisper than a Saturday 12th council, who by all accounts, do not run murmur....but the little devils have January. A cloud of about 100 of the around the village like headless learned how to raid the nuts on the little perishers (that’s starlings to you chickens, shouting and waving their feeder and terrorise all the tits and and me!) was spotted flocking at the arms in orchestral harmony and puffing chaffinches. Now, I did see a goodly few bottom of our garden in the trees along out great quantities of hot air (an image lurking on someone's television aerial the edge of the lane. I like to conjure with!) but employ the this morning, but as yet...it's safe to go services of an electric bird scarer, this I am told, (as I wasn't in the village at outside in this unseasonably wonderful the time - David and I missed the being more effective, more humane and February weather! spectacular effects of our feathered with the desired effect of moving the friends by a couple of months) that they little blighters on to terrorise another But rest assured, I will be on the case amassed quite early in the year, back in village, preferably in another county! should they appear again and I will keep 2006, with devastating results and you all posted... Well, I am pleased to report that as we much re-laundering of washing, car- go to press the starlings seem to have Sue Turner

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allegedly! The advice was to put a 'site around. Our son says he will come and specific filter' into the living room to sort it; in the meantime our carbon Let’s Rant! support the 18DBs; problem is we now footprint is getting larger, E.ON is taking only have access to broadband at that more of our money in order to build This is new column we would like to one site so we have a wireless router wind turbines ( sorry, it's all my fault), introduce to Natters whereby you can sitting in the living room and a USB our bank account is getting smaller and let off a bit of steam about something network adapter in the study. That I am at screaming-pitch. that has got your goat. Simply submit works when the computer is switched The only positives in all of this are the it to us and de-stress! on but if the computer is switched off wedding was completely wonderful and and then restarted the router and the In April 2007 Paul and I were dragged I have started talking in 'Techie' speak. kicking and screaming into the age of adapter do not want to talk to each broadband by our 'techie' son. “You'll other and we have to start moving them Pat Reedman need it to help you organise Jo's wedding”, Jo being our daughter. I NASEBY 'NEED TO KNOWS'... hate to admit it but he was right and over the summer I became intimate If you are new to Naseby or a long term resident the following numbers with 'Mr. Google'. and information will come in handy we hope! Initially we had lots of problems as our Doctors: • Council tax can be paid via broadband connection constantly failed • Guilsborough Surgery 01604 automated telephone on 01616 to connect! Lots of letters were sent 740210 279926 and telephone calls made (7p a minute) • Repeat Prescriptions 01604 749931 • Refuse is collected from the to our I.S.P. who happens to be Orange. • For those patients over 60 years of roadside on Tuesday mornings - Customer Services didn't want to help age prescriptions can be delivered blue and red recycle boxes are and kept referring us to Technical to Westaway's Garage on Mondays collected every week; brown and Support (50p a minute). We refused to and Tuesdays grey bins are collected on alternate do this and eventually, as if by magic, • Naseby Village Surgery each weeks our connection stabilised. The summer Monday morning at 11am in • You can obtain lids for your passed in a whirl of wedding Methodist Chapel recycling boxes and extra recycling preparations and our broadband Hospitals: boxes from the ‘One Stop Shop’ on behaved itself and then 3 weeks ago it • There are casualty departments at 01327 300001 went again. This time we had to ring both Northampton General and Roads Orange Technical Services many, many Kettering General • To complain about the state of our times. Yet again Customer Services Buses: roads telephone ‘Street Doctor’ on referred us to Technical Services. • Services operate to Market 0845 601 1113 or go to: Harborough and Northampton Eventually after two weeks and hours of streetdoctor @northamptonshire.gov.uk calls to India and lots of “we think we • Timetables and information can be Naseby HQ: have solved your line fault” they sent found on village notice board • The shop is sited opposite All Saints out a B.T.Engineer ( who told me we will adjacent to school gates Church and is open 7 days a week get a bill for his time at £1 a minute). Railways: Apparently as our B.T. line enters the • Fast trains to London, St. Pancras • Papers can be delivered for a small house (in the living room) it records International are available from charge 18DBs (don't ask!!) but by the time it Market Harborough and Kettering Village Notice Board reaches the study (5 metres in distance) • Trains to London, Euston are • If you want to put something up in 9DBs have been lost. Apparently this is available from Rugby & Northampton the village notice board, just drop it the fault of modern builders who insist Council: into Pauline Vann at Manor Farm on on putting telephone wires and • General number 01327 871100 Newlands (the black metal box on electricity wires together, interference • Council Tax 01327 302293 the step is her letterbox)

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An Interview With... Issue 17

ARE YOU A TREE HUGGER OR HATER? A Tree that the work is actually not and Country Planning (Trees) Preservation necessary. Better safe than sorry! Regulations 1999. Order is like There is a right of appeal to the Scott Westaway (pictured left) is the marmite, Secretary of State which has to be Parish Councillor with responsibility you'll either made within 28 days of receiving the for T.P.Os within Naseby so we asked love it or you'll Council's decision. him some questions regarding T.P.Os hate it! If you All types of trees can be protected by in the village. have a tree T.P.Os; they can be single trees or with a T.P.O. in NN: I understand that Naseby has part of woodland, copse or other or near your garden, overgrown, 25 trees with TPOs is that correct? grouping of trees. Protection does blocking out the sunlight, you will not however, extend to hedges, SW: No, there are now 27 individual probably hate it, alternatively a bushes or shrubs. Nearly all trees in TPO’s plus several groups of TPO beautiful tree with a T.P.O. in your Conservation Areas are protected and trees in the churchyard and the neighbour's garden is a different in these circumstances the Local allotments. matter altogether! Authority must be given six weeks NN: Are the trees situated all over Planning Authorities have powers to notice in writing of any proposed the village or are they situated in protect trees by issuing a T.P.O. This work. just one or two areas? make it an offence to cut down, top, If a council wishes to issue a T.P.O. on lop, uproot, wilfully damage or SW: They are spread throughout the a tree on your property they will destroy the protected trees without village serve a formal notice on you and having obtained permission from the write to other interested parties NN: What makes one tree worth a Local Authority. However, the tree advising them of the making of the TPO and another one not. Does it remains the responsibility of the order. A notice will also be posted depend on age, rarity or just landowner who must ensure that any nearby in a position where members position? maintenance that may be required is of the public can read it. You or formally approved before the work is SW: TPOs are used to protect anyone else has 28 days from the carried out. If permission is not selected trees and woodland that may date of the Order within which to obtained then fines on summary be vulnerable or if their removal object to or support the Order. conviction can be set at up to would have a significant impact on Always set out the reasons for your £20,000, or on indictment the fines the amenity of the area. Age and views and provide any further details can be unlimited. rarity are obviously taken into concerning the tree/s. The Council There are certain circumstances in should take these into considering which permission to carry out work is in deciding whether to confirm the not required although it is advisable Order. A Public Local Inquiry can to write to the Local Authority and be held in some circumstances. provide them with details of the T.P.Os can be made very quickly intended work and why you think it is and in urgent cases can be put in necessary. This ensures that the force within a day. Less urgent case Council are aware of what you are can take several months. T.P.Os are doing, thereby avoiding potential made under the Town and Country prosecution if the Council believes Planning Act 1990 and the Town

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consideration but are not the the order. have a TPO issued on a overriding reason for issuing a TPO. tree? NN: Why did you NN: Can anyone ask for a TPO to be take on the SW: Trees often grow over placed on a tree or is it just the responsibility for boundaries, so its worth council that has that power? TPOs? Have you pointing out that normal always had a love of tree law isn't applicable SW: Anyone can apply to the council trees or were you with trees that have a TPO. to have a tree nominated for a TPO. press-ganged into it Whether it encroaches on The Council's Arboricultural Officer by your colleagues or over your land you will inspect the tree and decide on the council? cannot lop branches or dig whether or not it requires it. The up or damage roots Council will write to the owner and SW: What's not to like without planning permission other interested parties to advise about trees? Unfortunately many from DDC and I would advise anyone them of the order and display a notice need protecting more than ever with to take advice from either the County of the order near the tree(s). all the recent development in the Council Arboricultural Officer on Members of the public will have the village. But I'm not a tree-hugger 01604 654353 or Daventry Council opportunity to register their support either. Like everything there are good Planning dept. tel 01327 302587, or ones and bad ones, both with and or objections to the order by writing myself for an informal chat before without TPO's (Sorry Swampy!) to the Council within 28 days of getting the chain saw or spade out! service of the notice giving details of NN: Is there anything else that we A big thank you to Scott for his time their objections / support. The need to know that would help us if and for answering our questions. Council will take these we had a tree in or near our garden representations into account when with a TPO on it or if we wanted to Pat Reedman deciding whether or not to confirm

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A Bit of Fun & Local Information Issue 17

remains of WWII recovered aircraft. SPOOKS & SPIES! Both Museums are a splendid record of local, contemporary history and are A short distance from The Carpetbagger Aviation Museum open weekends and Bank Holidays Naseby is a was formed in 1993 for the 50th from 10.00am to 5.00pm. from the fascinating gem Anniversary reunion of the USAAF's weekend before Easter until October. of a museum on 801st / 492nd Bomb Group (The Carpetbagger Aviation Museum the site of the Carpetbaggers) at Harrington. Sunnyvale Farm Nursery former Station Find out about Operation Off Lamport Road 179 airfield at Red Stocking, a daring Harrington Harrington: the rescue known as Northamptonshire Carpetbagger Aviation Callaghan's Trapeze, NN6 9PF Museum. Photographs, unique film the introduction of footage and artefacts give a Tel: 01604 686608 Thor Missiles during fascinating insight into the history of the Cold War and the www.harringtonmuseum.org.uk the airfield during the Second World work of the Royal War and vividly show the work Anne Gilmore Observer Corps. carried out by the 801st/492nd Bomb Group especially during Operation Some believe one Carpetbagger. exhibition-room is haunted and, yes, a The Carpetbaggers were a special top- Naseby girl, the late secret unit formed to fly agents and Florrie Toesland, was supplies to Resistance groups in a war bride and left occupied Europe during the Second for America when the World War. After training in covert war ended. supply operations with RAF personnel at Tempsford, the Americans finally On the same site is the moved to Harrington in March 1944. Northants Aviation Here, they undertook some 3000 Society Museum with sorties, dropped 556 agents and 4551 its excellent collection B24 Miss Fitts taking off in front of the tons of supplies. Sadly, 332 aircrew of equipment, Foxhall Cottages were killed. memorabilia and

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY... I’m sure if you have kids, you’ll aprecite this !

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obtain supplies. Unfortunately this onions are so last season! More crop isn't ready for harvest until distrurbingly, he spoke of a possible WOT, NO March, so whichever way you dice or beef shortage, owing to the main slice it, expect 'eye-watering' price source from Brazil not conforming to increases of up to 50%! EU regulations - you may think this is a load of bull - I couldn't possibly Why should we care? Well, the ONIONS? comment. This could mean that a humble onion has a reputation as an beef and onion pie could be as rare Shocking news has aphrodisiac; in France, onion soup was and expensive as Beluga caviar. reached the Natters' served to newly weds for breakfast; News Desk of a Roman gladiators had a rub down of And what of the long term prospects probable onion onions to firm up their muscles and for onions? Some growers, in the shortage. Yes, it's a some claim that rubbing onions into belief that last year's adverse weather crying shame - freezing toes will get the circulation conditions are a result of global growers from around going again. Going back to the days of warming, are planning to grow spring the country reported yields down by a food rationing, onions were so highly onions in the winter to ensure supplies third caused by the extremely wet sought after, they were offered as - I'm sure it will all end in tears. raffle prizes and offered on the black summer of 2007. Growers are in a And finally...as the onion growing market. real pickle as those crops that fraternity say, 'That's shallot folks !' survived have a very high water So, should we expect onion heists Sue Cook content that has led to problems with from garden plots? Allotment storage and the onions are softening vigilante groups protecting over- We would like to apologise to all our more quickly than usual. wintering crops? Ram-raiders on readers for the shocking level of puns Peeling away the layers of Naseby HQ? Information leeked by within this news article, we will make information, it would seem that Henry's supplier indicates onions sure there is a warning label next growers in the rest of Europe have could be sourced from New Zealand - time- ed :) experienced similar problems, so dried and tinned varieties are also suppliers are having to go further available and now you know your afield, such as South America, to onions - why not try leeks - after all, DID YOU KNOW?

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Battlefield & Bit of Fun Issue 17

A14 was chosen, principally because A BIT OF FUN! The Naseby it can be entered from a side road off the busy, undulating and curving Nine words women use... Battlefield Project: route from Naseby to Clipston. From 1.) Fine : This is the word women use Fairfax's Viewpoint the Royalists' to end an argument when they are THE NEW VIEWPOINTS: initial position below the East right and you need to shut up. The search for sites at which the visitor could park a car and consider Farndon to Little Oxendon road is 2.) Five Minutes : If she is getting the countryside safely and easily seen, as is the entire ridge line dressed, this means a half an hour. comfortably began in 2001. The first running towards Sibbertoft. The Five minutes is only five minutes if visitor can understand at once that fruits of the work, two new you have just been given five more the viewpoint stands at the top of a viewpoints, were opened by the Hon. minutes to watch the game before Rupert Fairfax in September 2007. fortress-like slope, forbidding an Substantial funding for this has come attack. The eventual Royalist position helping around the house. from Tourism via the from Prince Rupert's Farm to 3.) Nothing : This is the calm before Northamptonshire County Council Longhold Spinney, north of the storm. This means something, and and from a Biffa grant. Broadmoor, is equally clear. you should be on your toes. South of and west of These two viewpoints, taken Arguments that begin with nothing the road to Clipston is a field which together, make explanation of the usually end in fine. could not be cultivated in its entirety. problems and decisions made by the 4.) Go Ahead : This is a dare, not This is within, I estimate, 100 yards commanders of both sides, and the permission. DON'T DO IT! of Prince Rupert's position as he manoeuvres that followed, so clear puzzled over the whereabouts of his foes at 8am that Saturday morning. that the propaganda published by the 5.) Loud Sigh : This is not actually a A triangle of land alongside a farm opposing forces after the battle is word, but is a non-verbal statement track is too small for modern revealed for what it is. Spin! often misunderstood by men. A loud machinery to plough, drill or harvest THE OLD VIEWPOINTS & OTHERS! sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and the farmer agreed to permit the The interpretation boards at the and wonders why she is wasting her Project to make use of it. Here, at Obelisk and at the Cromwell time standing here and arguing with Rupert's Viewpoint, there is now Monument have been replaced with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 provision for six cars and one coach new boards which meet the for the meaning of nothing.) to park. A viewing platform of wood Battlefields Trust's presentation over an earth bund has been 6.) That's Okay : This is one of the criteria and the sites themselves constructed on two levels. The lower most dangerous statements a woman level raises adults thirty inches above modified to admit the less nimble visitor. These sites are in the care of can make to a man. That's okay means the ground so that their eye-level is she wants to think long and hard that of a mounted man; the officers the County Council. Further boards of the armies viewed the landscape have been installed at important before deciding how and when you from horseback. The upper level, places previously without markings. will pay for your mistake. another eighteen inches up, does the Overlooking Hellcoombe on the 7.) Thanks : A woman is thanking you, same for children and for wheelchair Sibbertoft to Clipston road, alongside do not question, or faint. Just say users. An interpretation board the footpath, a board shows the line “you're welcome”. identifies key features in the of the fighting retreat and this story landscape and relates the story of is continued opposite Lowe Farm, 8.) Whatever : Is a women's way of the action to them. The site has been with a view of Moot Hill. The final saying STUFF YOU! planted with meadow grasses and stand on Wadborough can be flowers and with trees. Rupert's appreciated from the Royal Observer 9.) Don't worry about it, I got it : problems and the basis of his Corps post off the single-track road Another dangerous statement, decision to move can be appreciated meaning this is something that a in full when seen from this viewpoint. to Marston Trussell, in which village yet another remembrance of the woman has told a man to do several Finding a similar site close to Fairfax fighting is to be erected. times, but is now doing it herself. This and Cromwell's conference location will later result in a man asking north of Naseby was more difficult. Martin Marix Evans 'What's wrong?' For the woman's Eventually a small plantation on a Chairman, Naseby Project response refer to #3. parcel of land left over after the Management Committee construction of a bridge over the new [email protected] Amanda Green

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Issue 17 Clubs & Pubs

more planned for your enjoyment. We generally hold our Talks at 8pm. on the first Wednesday of the month, YOU NAME IT - WE COLLECT IT! Our 2008 Talks and Walks all very informal and friendly (plus programme is underway. It is Old coins, old/new clothes & shoes, the exciting Raffle). Everyone is bric-a-brac... designed to cater for our members welcome, so non-members can and non-members wide ranging STAMPS STILL WANTED! simply come along and pay £2 at the If you have any used stamps they are historic interests both local and door. being collected via Naseby HQ! We national. On the 6th February we had a great response to begin with learnt about the best way to research Our AGM is on the 2nd April, so if you but are in need of more... family histories. “Where There's A would like to help us with new ideas Will” was an illustrated talk by expert ...so please keep collecting! for our 2008/9 programme or get Jackie Minchinton about how to go more involved, please come along. Cheryl Avins about finding/investigating very old tel: 01604 743583 or 07769942756 wills and archives and then how to The full 2008 Talks and Walks have even more fun building your programme is also available on the Fitzgerald Arms own unique family tree. Naseby Village website Open Bank On the 5th March we welcome back www.naseby.org. We also circulate Holiday Mondays Chris Rowe, an excellent speaker, information via e-mail a week or so for Food & Drink! who's illustrated talks on “The before the meetings, on posters in the Children Welcome Eleanor Crosses” proved to be very village shop and provide flyers (only popular indeed. Chris continues her tel: 01604 740273 to members who request them). historic narrative with “Murder Most Drinking Hours: Royal”, which focuses on the life and If you would like join us on a more Monday: 7pm-12am times of Edward II. This intriguing regular basis, membership fees have Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday: story of success, betrayal, been pegged again at £10 for Single 12pm-3pm & 7pm-12am dethronement, and treachery membership and £15 for Family Friday: 12pm-3pm & 5pm-1am commences with his birth in 1284 in Saturday: 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-1am membership. Please complete a Food Served: Caernarfon; childhood as the first membership form and bring it along Tuesday - Sunday 12pm-2pm Prince of Wales; followed by his to the next meeting. If you have any Tuesday - Sunday 7pm-9pm fateful marriage to the duplicitous queries please contact: Chris Murphy “Isabella, The She-Wolf of France”; on 01604 740748. We look forward to and concludes in 1327 with his meeting all our members, new or The Royal Oak imprisonment and the terrible acts committed in Berkeley current, throughout the coming Children season. welcome in Castle….allegedly. If you're a fan of the TV & royal intrigue and mayhem this talk is Paul Kelly Games Room tailor-made for you. Stop Press: 4th June “Going for a under When it gets warmer, we'll go out parental supervision. Dogs are Spin” - Vintage Cars… it's not just a and about to investigate local history also welcome (on a lead) talk! Now, you'll be able to kick the at and Haselbech. Elaine Higgs tyres of one of the first people's cars, tel: 07985 408240 Throughout the coming months we'll also have specials on Vintage Cars, a 1937 Ford model Y, a sports classic WINTER HOURS , and fittingly in November 1965 Triumph TR4A and if any car Mon to Wed - 4.30pm till 11.00pm we have “The Gunpowder Plot” buffs want to bring their own Thur to Sat - 4.30pm till 12.00am presented by the highly sought-after treasures along to join us…you're very Sun - 12pm till 7.00pm Geoff Baguley. Plus we have lots welcome!

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General Information Issue 17

Hamlet Group of Hospices, both to www.shakespearesavonway.org Doin’ The Shakespeare raise funds and to increase awareness and follow the links. Alternatively, you Walk! of their work. It is hoped that funds can write to us at Shakespeare’s Avon will be raised through sponsorship of Way Association, Newlands, School Shakespeare’s walkers and profit from the sale of Lane, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Avon Way is one our publications. Warwickshire CV23 9NB or our of ’s telephone number is 02467 545858. newest long Shakespeare’s Avon Way will officially distance footpaths. open on the week-end of Saturday 26 Shakespeare’s Avon Way Association Beginning at the and Sunday 27 April 2008. If you enjoy walking and would like to PUBLICATIONS: source of the Avon in Naseby, Shakespeare’s Avon Way - 56 page Northamptonshire, this 88 mile fully support Myton Hospice at the same time, then get your family and friends main guide book from Naseby to way marked path follows as near as Tewkesbury with descriptive text, possible the course of the river. Using to complete a small section of the coloured illustrations and maps existing public footpaths, bridleways route. Alternatively, if you are feeling Price: £6.25 (incl P&P) and a few minor roads, Shakespeare’s a little more energetic, why not plan Avon Way meanders through the to complete the whole of the Way The Upstream Supplement - 28 page picturesque countryside of throughout the summer months. guide providing route directions only Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, If you would like more information from Tewkesbury to Naseby Worcestershire and Gloucestershire about how to be involved in the Price: £4.75 (incl P&P) to reach it’s confluence with the official opening of Shakespeare’s The Shakespeare’s Avon Way Severn at Tewkesbury. Avon Way or would like to purchase Planner - 8 page guide providing one of our publications, please feel Shakespeare’s Avon Way has been details of accommodation and meals free to contact us by either visiting developed as a voluntary, non-profit facilities along Shakespeare’s Avon our website at: making activity in aid of the Myton Way. Price: £3.25 (incl P&P)

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Issue 17 Naseby Life

LIFE AFTER BIG SCHOOL... Joanna Guy LIFE IN Exams are sat in January and June of GUILSBOROUGH both years 12 and 13 so there is also lots SIXTH FORM of revision to be done. I am in year 13 at I recently had to learn 72 psychological Guilsborough School, studies off by heart to be able to write which is the second and final about them and evaluate them in an Room). On one side of the room there year in the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form is exam! are desks and chairs and computers for people aged 16 to 18 and is not There are ten tutor groups in the Sixth (although finding one with a mouse, compulsory. Instead of going to Sixth Form which are mixed with some year keyboard, login screen etc that works is Form, you can choose to go to college, 12s and some year 13s. There are sometimes a challenge!). On the other take up an apprenticeship or go into full roughly ten of each year in each tutor- side there is the “kitchen” and the so- time employment. group (however in my group there are call Comfy Seats (often housing some Sixth Form life is very different from life about 15). The tutor group names are sufferers of Lazy Slackers Disease!). The in the rest of the school in many ways. much simpler than the names in the kitchen consists of a sink, dishwasher, One of the things that most people look rest of the school, it is just your year and fridge, toaster, kettle and a microwave forward to is that they do not have to then your tutor's initials; for example, I which is great for having different wear school uniform. am in 13FX (Mrs Fox). lunches instead of the normal sandwiches! You can occasionally smell Before you enter the Sixth Form, you Throughout the year there are various popcorn, done in the microwave, which must have an interview with one of the fun days and competitions, such as the stinks out the common room and makes Sixth Form tutors. However, this is not Tutor Notice Board Competition (always everybody else hungry. too scary and more like a chat about won by 12/13 SA!) and the Christmas what subjects you will be taking in the Song Competition which is exceptionally In year 13, the school help you to apply Sixth Form and generally your life at funny. Also, in the summer, there is an to University if that is what you want to Guilsborough (or another school) so far. induction day for all the year 11s do after the Sixth Form. The earlier you coming into the Sixth Form in the get this done in year 13 the better and At A level you choose four subjects to you will start to receive offers and study, one of which is dropped at the following September. This is where they get to experience some lessons in the sometimes interviews (if this is what end of the first year (however, the AS the university requires). Often you can grade still counts). I am taking morning, are put into tutor groups and traditionally have an afternoon of get it all sorted before your exams so sociology, psychology and geography you can concentrate fully on them. and I chose to drop Economics and competitions in tutor groups in order to

Business. Now, the year©AG 12s also have to get to know each other. So there it is: life in the Sixth Form. I do COPE (Certificate of Personal The Head of Sixth Form, Mr Ditchburn, is hope this has given you all a useful Effectiveness) which contributes to your good at motivating any students who insight into what it is like and that those of you in the lower years at final grades and UMS marks. may be suffering from “Lazy Slackers Guilsborough (or at any other school) Throughout the week, you get study Disease” as he likes to call it and can are now looking forward to, or lessons (or 'frees' as everybody calls often be found at the end of the day in considering going there for your Post- them!). In year 12 you get between 4 the Common Room with his megaphone 16 Education. and 6 frees a week, but in year 13, you telling people to do “One More Thing” to get around 15. Even though you have keep the common room tidy. I have honestly enjoyed being part of fewer lessons, it does not mean that the Sixth Form Community (normal The Common Room is a large area there is less work; in fact there's more exam stresses aside!) and I shall be sad where everybody can spend their free and you have to be strict with your time to leave in June after my final exams. to get your work completed. time socialising or studying (the latter can also be done in the Quiet Study Joanna Guy

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Community Update Issue 17

Neighbourhood Watch News Contacts Community Beat Officer: Fortunately the last quarter has been still experiencing thefts of PC Gary Wright a relatively quiet period for us in metal across the area. Only last week Naseby village, with a small number £2000 worth of stainless steel was c/o Police Station of incidents reported including some taken from an Anglian Water sewage Community Support Officer: stolen vehicle wheels to a suspicious works at Sibbertoft. hooded youth sighted in a residents PCSO Glyn Lewis On the subject of Anglian Water, we backgarden on Newlands. have been informed that an Anglian Both on tel: 01604 300300 Metal theft crime remains a regional Water van and uniforms have been problem, with many types of metal stolen in separate incidents. Bearing Co-ordinator: being targetted due to their recent in mind that distraction burglars increase in value. regularly use the water board excuse Greg Pritchett for getting elderly residents to let - Oakwell, Church St As ever, vigilance remains the order them into their properties, we ask of the day and please pay a little extra tel/Fax: 01604 740717 that you be particularly vigilant in attention to our elderly neighbours. E-mail: this area. Finally... don't leave your cars [email protected] During the week 11th December to unattended while they're defrosting the 18th of December, a traffic survey or just warming up, while we get over was carried out in Naseby with two Deputy Co-ordinator: the cold couple of months ahead - data logging machines. One was Steve Clark - 6 Newlands they may be gone by the time you get positioned in High St on the School back. sign, the other in Church St next to Members: Finally, if you see or hear of Linden House. anything suspicious please contact Andy Austin - 'Ceybirds' 38 High St Total vehicle counts were 5354 in myself or Steve Clark Maggie Draper High St and 9520 in Church St. In Greg Pritchett both cases the great major of drivers - Shannonside, Carvells Lane 01604 740717 : Police 999 were at or below the posted limits Ray Ellis - 65, High Street (emergency) or 08453 700700 although there were sufficient Lynn Dyett - 14 Newlands infringements on Church St for us to Mike Willis - 7 Newlands A MESSAGE FROM OUR be carrying out random speed checks in the near future. Please be warned, Mark Norton - 2 Hall Close LOCAL POLICE as our experience to date, in other Liz Capell - 16 Nutcote Since my last report there villages in the area, is that a majority Rachel [a.k.a. 'Ratty'] Gander, the of those stopped live in or near to the have been two reported Post lady - c/o Naseby HQ crimes in Naseby. One was a vehicle village being checked. fire in High St which, as the Fire I was delighted to see that the 700700 for all others and, if you want Brigade could not absolutely rule out primary school had taken up the to contact your local SCT by e-mail: foul play, was recorded as Criminal DHL/TESCO offer of large vehicle [email protected] Damage. We also had theft of vehicle safety awareness with a Tesco liveried ce.uk wheels from Westaway’s garage on truck being used to give the children the 7th of January. some idea of what the driver can and I hope you all had a very good New There has been a similar trend can't see. As an ex LGV driver I have Year and that 2008 will be even throughout the area with a low to say that one of your great fears is better! incidence of recorded crime although the unpredictability of children and PCSO Glyn LEWIS by saying that, I am tempting fate!! their lack of awareness. The school is to be applauded for it’s efforts. Daventry Rural North SCT As I said last in my last letter we are As always, 999 for urgent calls, 08453

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Issue 17 Clubs & General Info

IMMOBILISE IT! returned to you if it is stolen. You can the numbers that you would need to register your property at call if you lost your phone. Contact If you receive a www.immobilise.com your service provider and ask them to new mobile block your SIM card and handset. This If your phone or other belongings are phone, laptop, will ensure that the phone will not lost or stolen, report the loss camera, sat nav or any other item work, making it useless to the thief. If with a serial number this Christmas IMMEDIATELY to Northamptonshire you do not have their number, contact make sure you register it with Police on 08453 700 700 or in the immobilise help line 08701 123 Immobilise or another secure emergency call 999. Keep a note of 123 who will provide you with your personal property register service provider contact details. organisation. Immobilise.com is a free service designed to protect your Isabel Manning property. Registering your property Public Relations & Marketing Officer will increase the chances of it being Northamptonshire West Area Police

members nearer the time. Gardening Club Update • Tuesday 20th May - At Naseby, Our AGM brought forward the usual features ‘The National Garden NASMUG flurry of applications, as a result your Society’ Colourful Pots and NASEBY MAC USER GROUP Committee is unchanged, except to Containers. There will also be a We are amazed by the interest in the confirm Ruth Wallett as the plant stall! group! Each month new people Programme Secretary. The rest is as appear; someone even read Naseby follows:- Chairman - Gerry Wood, Subs can be paid at any Meeting.They Natters in the pub and came along! Treasurer - Julie Connel, assisted by are now due at £6 per person per It's not only Mac computers that draw.... friendships are being formed, Cyril Noble; Members: Janet annum. PLEASE SUPPORT YOU LOCAL GARDEN CLUB. tips exchanged, questions asked Alderton-Smith, Roy Harris, Virginia Any further information please contact me on about all sorts of things! For January Booth and possibly Babs Cox. 01604 740444. Thank you! a visit was planned from the Apple The first talk of 2008 by the Director shop in PC World.... but cancelled Gerry Wood because of work regulations. A real of Leics Botanic Gardens was very pity, but it was a great evening. good and attracted an enthusiastic There is always a pile of computer audience. magazines on the table and between The Programme for the next 3 us there is a wide variety of expertise...or lack of it. So if you're months is as follows:- NASEBY LADIES thinking of getting a Mac [most • Wednesday March 26th - At group members are PC converts!] Clipston “Developing Kelmarsh ROUNDERS why not email for info re next Gardens”, by the Head Gardener Once again the season is fast meetings. Ester McMillan.At this meeting approaching. Although training has not started yet anyone wishing to come The next 2 dates are a bit tenuous there will be a members’ Plant because our daughter’s baby boy, along and either play or have some fun Stall, at which surplus James, was born on Feb 22. We're please contact: plants,gardening bits etc. will be going over for a week to help her. So • Tina Underwood 01604 740 484 better check before you come... sold to help to raise funds for the • Lesley Campbell 01604 743 172 Club.Please bring anything you Depending on the weather we may start • Feb 15 • March 14 • April 11. have spare. training around March, with Leny Cato • Wednesday April 23rd - is an registration for the season to be in for 1 Tel: 01604 743166 afternoon visit to Evenly Woods April 2008 for players and the season E-mail: [email protected] (nr.Brackley) by coach, from starting the begining of May. >>>> Congrats to Leny & Stuart on Clipston at 2pm. Further details to Lesley becoming grandparents again! - ed

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Business Directory & Groups Issue 17

BUSINESS DIRECTORY MJ Burdett LIST YOUR COMPANY FOR FREE Heating and Plumbing Engineer 121 Accountancy Contact: Mark Simply e-mail your company name, Business Accounts & Personal Tax Returns tel: 07841 572458/01604 740704 contact details and a short list of Contact: Jonathan Guy services to [email protected]. It’s easy tel: 01604 743511 Mel Hoyle All fencing, paving & gardening needs and it’s FREE (although we do accept 21-12 Marketing tel: 01604 770598 any donations!) Marketing Services Agency Midland Environmental Ltd Contact: Richard Nicholson Keep Fit - cardio, toning, yoga & pilates All forms of pest control T: 01604 743177 M: 07917 40 2112 Tuesday 7pm to 8pm Naseby Village Hall Freephone: 0800 6529135 Avenue Paint Job Contact: Jaime Brodie (07810 792206) Lady Painter - Interior & Exterior Roz Bradshaw Picture Framing Leukaemia Research Fundraising Group Contact: Sarah Capell Creative framing solutions Contact: Cheryl Avins (01604 743583 or tel: 07888 666758 Contact: Roz Bradshaw 07769942756) tel: 01604 740473 Capell Bros TV & Radio Aerial Mothers Union TV & Aerial specialists Westaway Motors 1st Wednesday of the month Contact: Geoff Capell Cars for sale, servicing & MOTs Contact: Avis Aldrich (01604 740532) tel: 01858 465555/01604 740 568 tel: 01604 740246 Mums & Tots C Begley Building Ltd Zippedy Doodah Thursday 1.30 to 3.30pm - term time All types of building work considered Parties for children Contact: Ruth Watson (01604 740845) Contact: Chris Begley Contact: Jaime Brodie Naseby Historical Society tel: 01604 743722 /07748 184659 tel: 07810 792206 Interesting talks and tours Geoff's Trees Contact: Chris Murphy (01604 740748) For a professional tree care service UPDATED CLUBS, GROUPS & Neighbourhood Watch Contact: Geoff Gould SOCIETIES TO JOIN IN NASEBY! tel: 01604 743332 • Mob: 07751132207 Team of 10 plus other helpers Age Concern Contact: Greg Pritchett (01604 740717) Guilsborough Pre-School Contact with the other agencies tel: 01604 740461 Riding for the Disabled Contact: Liz Capell (01604 740568) Mondays 4-5.30 pm/Apr-Oct term time G.Wood Turner Badminton Club Contact: Tina Fanshawe (01604 740308) Wood turned decorative pieces Meet at the village hall Rounders Contact: Gerry Wood Contact: Tony Hoare (01604 743136) Games will be home & away tel: 01604 740444 Bell Ringing Contact: Bridget Baker (01604 740007) Halls of Clipston Practice night is on Tuesdays School Football Team Exterior & Interior Painter & Decorator Contact: Avis Aldrich (01604 740532) Wednesday afternoons Contact: Kevin Contact: Mel Hoyle (01604 740848) tel: 01858 525 222 Mob: 07985 313 076 Bridge Club Purely on a social basis Table Tennis Hart Carpentry Contact: Mike Willis (01604 740437) Meeting on Monday evenings Loft conversions/Flooring/General building Contact: Mike Willis (01604 740437) Contact: Justin Hart Clipston & District Gardening Club tel: 01604 505266/07733101661 Monthly meetings with speakers Village Hall Contact: Gerry Wood (01604 740444) Always looking for new users J.L.M Tiling Contact: Wyn Sleeman (01604 740963) Ceramic wall & floor tiling specialist Cribbage Contact: John Muggleton Mondays between April and October Womans Institute (WI) tel: 07932 600157/01858 575816 Contact: Phil Brewin or Ray Ellis (01604 Second Thursday monthly 740442/740562) Contact: Pat Yates (01604 740657) Helen West Jeweller Handmade gold & silver jewellery Drinks, Biscuit & Chat Youth Club Contact: Helen West 2nd Wednesday 2.30 onwards Friday 7.15-9pm in winter months tel: 01604 882755 Contact: Joyce Vials (01604 740887) Contact: Stewart Nuttall (01604 740269)

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Issue 17 Clubs Update

The Naseby journey for those who have lived in the resolutions were shortlisted at the end area for some time as so many of the of last year but as only one or two of W.I. buildings have now been demolished. these will be chosen for debate, Having had to cancel the Everyone at the meeting had lived in members throughout the country were proposed talk by Viv the area long enough to appreciate the asked to list them in their order of Jozsa last February, beauty of the floral displays in and preference. It will be interesting to see members of the W.I. about the town in the summer, but not whether the choice of Naseby were delighted to welcome her to their many realised just how much hard members was in line with the majority meeting in August when she spoke to work is involved and how much of the of the rest of the country. After the them about 'Colour Analysis.' This work is done by volunteers. business of the resolutions has been completed, Avis Aldrich will speak was a fascinating subject and Viv Members were joined by visitors again about her visit to WI's own Denman proved that with the right advice on in December, this time to hear College in Buckinghamshire, where which colours and make-up suited Naseby's own Bridget and Mike Baker she did a course in Patchwork. them, everyone could look younger give a very entertaining and eye- and their self-confidence would be opening account of what happened to In May Dr. Kelley Lee-Gilmore will be improved! each of them when they took part in the guest speaker and her talk will be In September, Richard Moisey Channel 4's 'Wife Swap' Programme. entitled 'Smoke Alarms and Smoke delighted members with his From what they said it was a Screens' in which she will tell the truth beautifully illustrated and enthusiastic memorable experience but not one behind the big tobacco companies. talk about National Trust Gardens and which they are in any hurry to repeat! That should be interesting!! how their styles have changed In January, members held their Meetings are held on the second throughout the centuries. annual Christmas/New Year party at Thursday of every month at 7.30.p.m. There was another complete change of the home of Pat Yates. As usual, there in the Village Hall, and if any ladies subject in October when the guest were delicious refreshments and would like to go along to one or any of speaker, Sue Britten, told members drinks followed by entertainment the meetings, they would be very about the Rainbows Children's Hospice organised by two of the members. It welcome. in Loughborough, its buildings and was a very enjoyable evening and Mary Hackett (tel. 01604 740657) facilities and the wonderful work done thanks of all the members go to Pat for the children and their families. Yates for inviting them into her home (We would all like to wish Don Hackett Instead of charging a fee, Sue was and being such a wonderful hostess. a speedy recovery - ed) pleased to accept a donation towards In February, our guest speaker was the cost of running the Hospice; this LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT Mrs. Angie Cooksley whose talk LEAST...a date for your diaries!!! was some of the money raised at the 'Upstairs and Downstairs' was a Charity Lunch held last March. humorous account of her experiences The ladies of the WI will be Several visitors joined members after of acting as a guide at Rockingham holding a fund raising lunch in their meeting in November to be Castle and Boughton House. the Village Hall on Saturday, 15th entertained by Bob Harris and Roy March from 12 noon till 2pm The speaker at the meeting on 13th Rippin of the Market Harborough The cost for a 2-course lunch March will be Janice Collins who will Movie Makers, who showed two films, (with a choice of 2 main courses take along samples of the cards which 'History of Inns and Pubs of plus pudding!) will be just £5 for she makes and everyone will have an Harborough' and 'Harborough in adults & only £2.50 for children! opportunity to have a go at making Bloom.' It was amazing to discover just cards themselves. The proceeds from the lunch will how many pubs and inns there were be used to sponsor a future and still are in Harborough, and what In April members will discuss and vote edition of 'NASEBY NATTERS' an interesting history many of them on the resolutions to be debated at this so please come along and show have. It also proved to be a nostalgic year’s national Annual General Meeting your support! which will be held in June. Six

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