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Parish News
Issue No.128 October 2020 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
2 3 Chairman's Report A warm welcome to Elizabeth Jeakings, who has filled the one last remaining Vacancy on the Parish Council. Liz has lived in Great Houghton for many years and we look forward to her input in future Parish Council meetings. Over the last few weeks there has been a lot of activity in the village, with CityFibre delivering leaflets proclaiming “The digital revolution is coming to your doorstep”. For some people this has caused disruption, and the Council has received complaints. Consequently we invited James Cushing, the City Manager, to attend the September Parish Council Meeting, to present an overview of the project, and to express our concerns. Further information on the work may be found in this issue, on the page headed “A Message from CityFibre”. I would like to quote a few lines taken from a recent email from the County Council. ”Northamptonshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and is seeking views from the public. The Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan supports an ambition for Northampton to become a leading centre for active travel, which fully embraces walking and cycling.” Consequently we would welcome suggestions regarding development of local footpaths and cycleways. For more detailed information please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-for-the-future You might also want to consider responding to the Government's proposed reforms to planning rules by providing a 'fast-track' planning approval process, which may make it far harder to object to applications. You can do this at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MHCLG-Planning-for-the-Future/
Many thanks, and stay safe during these difficult times
Bill Garner Chairman Great Houghton Parish Council
IMPORTANT: We would advise everyone to check with advertisers directly as to whether or not they are open for business!
Thank you to Chris Carr for the cover photograph.
4 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
5 Little Houghton CE Primary School We are a school described as 'wonderful… full of strong, supportive staff. It feels like a family'. Come and see our small, welcoming school, set in the heart of the village and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Experience our Christian values and see children working together in a calm, purposeful learning environment. NEW for September 2020 - Nursery places for 3 and 4 year old.s
Lodge Close, Lodge Road, Little Houghton NN7 1AF 01604 890788 www.lhcep.co.uk Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn Fairbrother. [email protected]
6 7 In Great Houghton Village Hall
An Activity For All Ages
Coaching and Equipment Provided
First Three Sessions Free
A Friendly & Sociable Club in a Lovely Environment
Monday Evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Tuesday Mornings 10am to Midday
For Information Contact;
John Sullivan on 01604 763556 or [email protected] or
Denese Watts on 07495484639 or [email protected]
89 W.I. News September 2020 Unfortunately, we are still unable to hold meetings, coffee and craft mornings due to the Corona virus pandemic, but we are not too downhearted. Our President had the lovely idea of presenting all members with a “goodie” bag containing many useful items including emery boards, notepad and pen, keyring, hand cream and a lovely walnut whip (why do they not have the walnut on top any more). These were very well received by the members and brought a smile to their faces.
Outdoor committee meetings have continued to take place at the playing field with social distancing being maintained and our own chairs being used. Nice to have face to face meetings instead of Zoom or email to discuss the WI future. As the weather becomes chillier, we shall have to wear more layers, congregate by the hall veranda and bring a flask of something hot.
We have kept in touch with members by telephone, making sure they are staying safe, not feeling isolated and this gesture has been much appreciated by all. It is all so uncertain when we shall be able to hold regular monthly meetings again so speakers have been rebooked for 2021 in the hope that we are back to “normality” by then and we do not miss out on their talks.
I know WI members have been vigilant, supported each other and offered a hand of friendship and help to villagers who have needed it at this difficult time.
I hope you all stay safe and well and we will be able to meet soon. Elaine Fleckney
To all the villagers who cannot get down to see us.
We are still offering a takeaway service from our main menu with free delivery
You can locate our menu on our website
Give us a call & speak to Traci 9
10 11 12 13 GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR SERVICES REQUIRED
Due to pending retirement, Great Houghton Parish Council has need to secure a self-employed replacement contractor for the provision of ground maintenance services throughout the village.
The services to include: 1. Regular mowing of specified grass verges and areas 2. Occasional punning of hedgerows and lower tree trunks 3. Treatment of weeds as required 4. Regular Emptying of dog waste bins and appropriate disposal of waste 5. Occasional cleaning of Village signs
The following requirements must be met: · That the successful contractor will have in place, adequate public liability insurance · The Contractors mechanical equipment utilised in carrying out parish council work must comply with relevant safety standards, be well maintained, and fit for purpose. · That all scheduled regular ground maintenance work throughout the village will be completed by the contractor within an agreed time frame of consecutive days. · The successful contractor will have capacity to respond to requests from the council for occasional additional services within a reasonable time frame.
Submissions of Interests or request for further information to be directed to the Parish Clerk by way of the contact details below.
Further information relating to Great Houghton Parish Council and the village can be accessed from the parish council website at: www.greathoughton.org.uk
Parish Clerk: Mr Mike Billingham Chairman: Councillor Bill Garner 35 Willow Crescent, Great Houghton, Northants, NN4 7AP Tel: 07936 187 566 Email: [email protected]
14 Church Mice at St.Peter's Cogenhoe
A time for Mums, Dads, Grandparents or Carers with pre-school children to be together for songs, activities and fellowship, toys and books to share …. and a cup of tea!
Unfortunately Church Mice has not been able to restart this Autumn due to Covid restrictions. We are of course still very aware of and praying for those caring for young children at this time and the youngsters themselves. We still plan to start meeting again when restrictions allow on the second Thursday of the month in termtime. This may not be until the new year.
Church Mice is a Benefice wide initative for tots and preschool age children AND their parents, carers or grandparents and open to all in the four villages and beyond!
We meet from 2 until 2.45pm in term time on the second Thursday of the month at St Peter's Centre, Church Street, Cogenhoe NN7 1NS Do come and join us!
Thank You Thank you to everyone who helped with the 'Ride and Stride' day on September 12th: manning our churches, riding and striding to visit the churches and sponsoring to raise money for our churches and the Historic Churches Trust. Money is still being collected in so we cannot give a total raised at this point. Yours sincerely Jenny Smith
15 16 The Reader Writes…
The season of Harvest is upon us… as I write this article I have just harvested 3 large pumpkins which have grown in our garden this year- I wonder whether I will turn them into Pumpkin lanterns or just a nice pumpkin soup! In this year when so many of our activities and festivals that mark out our diaries have been cancelled God still gives us our seasons: 'He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.' (Psalm 104 v19) The gardens are still bringing forth their flowers, fruit and vegetables. 'He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate- bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart.' (Psalm 104 v14-15) Nature and the marvels of God's creation carry on growing and thriving, providing for our every need – as they have since before the Psalms were written.
In some ways it is no wonder that God's creation is fruitful for he is the master Gardener. Jesus said 'I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he trims clean so that it will be even more fruitful'. (John 15 1-2) God knows when it is best to prune and best to fertilise, and some pruning back of our sometimes overly busy lives may be one of the best things to come out of this whole pandemic, as we learn to value our homes and families more. However to be fruitful Jesus goes on to say that as his disciples and followers, we must remain rooted in him and in his love. ' If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish , and it will be given you' (John 15v7) Jesus wants his followers to be blessed and promises that blessing if we follow his commands and stay rooted in his love: 'If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love' (John 15 v10) 'I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.' (John 15 v11-12). 'I chose you to go and bear fruit- fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other' (John 15, v16-17)
The celebration of All Saints or All Hallows day on 1st November is special as it celebrates all who have been faithful in following Jesus. Our shops so often celebrate all the evil forces, witches and ghosts for Hallowe'en- or All Hallows Eve, but remember it is not evil that has won the day, but the light of Christ. That is why we make pumpkin lanterns- to show that light is stronger than the darkness. Jesus said '“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8v12) Jenny Smith
17 CHURCH SERVICES UPDATE
Church services have resumed with a temporary service pattern. A short 30 minute service of Holy Communion with be celebrated in St Mary's Church in Great Houghton every Sunday at 9:00. All are welcome, but social distancing and hand hygiene in the church building is essential, names and contact details will be recorded for NHS test and trace, and you are asked to wear a face covering whilst inside the building if you can, with an online service every Sunday too. See the benefice website http://www.theunitedbenefice.org.uk/ for links.
We are also running a midweek interactive service on Zoom at 5pm on Wednesdays.
Please contact Rev Eddie Smith (Rector) on 01604 891166, or email [email protected] for a link if you are not getting the regular emails to church members .
Can you use a Camera?
We are looking for a different photograph each issue to grace the next front cover of the Parish Magazine – something which reflects the Village in season. If you would like to submit a suitable photograph to be considered for publication, please email your offering to the Editor: [email protected] before 20th of each month There will be no payment, just the reward of seeing your successful entry in print.
Rules The Editors decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winning photograph will become the property of the Great Houghton Parish Magazine. The successful photographer will be acknowledged within the issue. Multiple entries are accepted but the photographer must be a resident within the Parish. A different photograph will be chosen for each future issue.
18 19 20 The Houghtons and Brafield History Society An Open Invitation for you to join us We meet at Little Houghton village. hall (next to post office) on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7.15 for 7.30pm. Non members are always welcome where we aim to provide a wide variety of topics, local, national and international but all with a common historic flavour Due to corona virus we have not been able to hold any meetings and it looks that it is going to continue well into new year consequently we do not see any point in stating various speakers and subjects but they will all be in next year's list. We apologise for all the inconvenience. Hope you are all keeping well and look forward to seeing you in 2021. Stay safe.
For further information please contact Eddie Condon on 01604 767783 or Chairman Richard Deacon on 01604 890275. New Members warmly welcomed. If any one needs transport to these history meetings please ring Derek Osborne on 01604 763517 and he will be happy to help
From the Church Registers for the last few months
Over the past few months we have attended the Funerals of: David Clayson 7th June, Brafield on the Green Gwyneth Shellard, 5th July, Brafield on the Green Don Maleham, 18th August, Brafield on the Green Audrey Clegg, 20th August, Little Houghton Brenda Gayton, 8th September, Brafield on the Green Jack Salsbury 9th September, Cogenhoe May these and others who have recently died rest in peace and rise in glory.
21 Do you need help with a Mortgage or Insurance? Home visits, or Telephone/Email • Life Insurance, • Critical Illness Cover/Serious Illness. • Income Protection • Home Insurance, Buildings & Contents. • Landlords Building Insurance, Rental Protection, Loss of Rent, • Business Protection – Self Employed, Directors, Shareholders, Key Person, Loan Protection.
Mortgages • Residential – 1st time buyer, Re - mortgage, Capital Raising, Home improvements, Debt Consolidation, Self- Build, Self -Employed mortgages, • Buy to Let – Business Buy to Let, Consumer Buy to Let, Let to Buy • Equity Release
Thomas Bowler, CeMAP, CeRER, Mortgage, Protection and Equity Release Adviser, 07717471849 [email protected]
Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and can affect your eligibility for means tested benefits.
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ORGANISATIONS CURRENTLY USING THE HALL AND PLAY ING FIELD
Organisation Day Time All Year Aerobics Monday 5.45pm- 645pm Weekly AFC Houghton Saturday 10.30am Winter Season Magn a Su nday Art Group Thursday 1.30pm- 4.30pm Weekly Ceroc Sunday 10am – 4pm Monthly Villa ge Coffee F riday 10.30am– 12md 2nd Friday of the month Mo rning Craft Mornings Friday 10.30am- 1 2md 2nd Friday after coffee morning. Cricket Saturday 11am -7.30pm Summer Season Thursda y Evening Practice th GHPF A Tuesday 8pm – 10pm 4 Tuesday of the month Jujits u Wedn esday 7pm -9pm Weekly Sat urday 9.30am- 11.30am Weekly th Junio r Football Wednesday 5.30pm- 7pm Commences 20 April (SCA)
Saturday 9am -12md Weekly
Outdoor Fitness Wednesday 6.30pm– 7.30pm Weekly
Training Saturday 9.30am- 10.30am Parish C ouncil Tu esday 7.30pm– 10pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Short Mat Bowls Monday 7.30pm– 9.30pm All year Tu esday 10am – 12md Tennis Club Day/Evening Membership required time Wes and Alex Sundays 2pm -5pm First Sunday of the month Dance classes Women’s Institute Tuesday 7.30pm– 9.30pm 1st Tuesday of the month
Contact; Chris Carr; i [email protected] Tel. 07707 015968
Or Bill Hart; [email protected]
24 Neighbourhood Watch Member Details
CLIFF BEBBINGTON - NHW Area Atterbury Way / Dobson Close 24 Atterbury WayNN4 7AU Tel 767062 E – mail [email protected]
SILVIA ZAJAC - NHW Area Wymersley Way
2 Wymersley Close NN4 7PT Tel 760503 E – mail [email protected]
JOANNE GIDDINGS – NHW Area The Green
30 The Green NN4 7A L Tel 661775
E – mail [email protected] VACANT - NHW Area Keats Close / Lime farm Way
JOANNE THOMASON- NHW Area Willow Lane
22 Willow Lane NN4 7AW Tel 769980 E – mail [email protected]
MIKE CUMMINS - NHW Area Cherry Tree Lane / Th e Cross / Little Lane
3 Cherry Tree Lane NN4 7AT T el 877333 E– mail m ike@cumminsfamily .me.uk
LINDA BILLINGH AM - NHW Area Willow Crescent 35 Willow Cresc. NN4 7AP Tel 875125 E – mail [email protected]
LOUISA JAMESON - NHW Area Lower High Street / Rectory Close
E – mail [email protected]
VACANT - NHW Area Paget Close / Glebe Lane
CAROLINE HUMPHR EY – N H W A r e a U p p e r H ig h S t r e e t ( W h ite H a r t Pub to the Green) 48 High Street Tel 674430 E – [email protected]
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The Village Hopper Timetable may be viewed on Pages 31 & 32
Anyone who may be self isolating and having any problems or needing any assistance, the Parish Council are advising that they contact any Councillor or Neighbourhood Watch Member whose contact details are widely known and available through copies of the Parish News.
PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for the next newsletter contributions 20th November 2020 Pass to the editor. Bill Garner. 8 Willow Crescent. Tel: 01604 706728 Mob: 07793 813623 email: [email protected] 26 Northamptonshire Police Experienced Piano and Singing Teacher Contact Numbers Based in Yardley Hastings Emergency Children and adults welcome - (Crime in Progress)999 beginners and higher grades
Exam accompanying and Theory lessons Non Emergency 101 also undertaken Crime Stoppers Contact: Mrs Rachel Gill BMus(Hons) DipABRSM (remain anonymous) 0800 555 111 11 Castle Ashby Road Yardley Hastings Northampton Northamptonshire Police NN7 1EL Switchboard 03000 111 222 01604 696203 Dedicated Watch Line 01604 432436
CARPET SPECIALIST TONY SMITH
CARPETS, CARPET TILES, VINYLS SUPPLIED AND FITTED
Tel: 01604769045 ? GREAT HOUGHTON LODGE FARM ? SECURE LOCATION ? CCTV & SECURITY ALARM ? PURPOSE BUILT PADLOCK PROVIDED Mob: 07966390215 ? 20’ X 8’ CONT!INER STOR!GE ? BULK ORDER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
TEL:07570 160338 Established over 30 years.
EMAIL: [email protected] 11 WILLOW LANE, GREAT HOUGTON, @houghtonlodgefarmstorage NORTHAMPTON
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Northamptonshire Police Contact Numbers To report an incident or crime: In an emergency please call 999. For non-urgent matters please call 101 or report online: https://www.northants.police.uk/ webform/online-crime-reporting https://www.northants.police.uk/webform/suspicious-activity https://www.northants.police.uk/webform/report-abandoned-vehicle https://www.northants.police.uk/webform/hate-crime-reporting-form http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or online: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
To pass intelligence or information: https://www.northants.police.uk/webform/intelligenceinformation-giving-form
For general enquiries: https://www.northants.police.uk/webform/general-enquiries or email [email protected]
PARISH NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES FOR 2020 Price for guaranteed position on page 3 with or without colour available on request
Extra may be charged if excessive artwork is needed and for colour To advertise contact Bill Garner on 01604 706728 or Email [email protected]
Additional costs : Full Colour +£40 per insertion Page 3 B/W + 20% Back Cover (with colour) £350 (6 insertions) Page 3 full colour 6 insertions £300
28 29 30 Village Hopper Timetable
R - on request only for passengers remaining on the bus There is no service on Sundays or Public Holidays
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Village Hoppe r Timetable (contd)
32 Trade Directory
The following telephone numbers are ones that some villagers have found useful. There inclusion here does not represent endorsement. If villagers have other numbers which they have found useful please let the editor know. Fat Studios - For all your I.T problems Mr. Singh 07931427529 Damproof/Woodrot/Woodworm General Builder Ellis & Co. 01604 660886
Builders and Decorators Chris Lane 696497 or 07720844500
Tilers 1stClassTiling.Com 473436 or 07725885252
Chimney Sweep M. Smith 646466
Chiropodist Sheila Kirwin 01604 630649
Complimentary Health-
Therapist/Homeopath Kay Hughes 890741 or 07738092297
Electrical Services Daren Bullen 821099 or 07767393923
Furniture Makers/Repairers P.& J. Moore & Sons 753607
Plastering Services M.J.S. (01933) 386591 or 07739330807
Plumbing & Heating Roland Hill 708355
Car Servicing and MOT Cool Cars 07931 950155
Soft Furnishings Tina Cullen 784292
Acorn Landscapes Peter Hayward B.Sc. 770739 or 07979590996
Builder/Carpenter (TNJ Build) Tim Thorpe 763031 or 07764574043
Xtreme Disco's Jake Thorpe 07889091184
Gutter-Reach Gutter-Reach 07810371110 or 01604948487 Tree Surgeon (Afffinitree) John Van der Post 07946 352660
33 34 Useful Phone numbers To avoid repetition the area code 01604 has been omitted from local numbers. Northamptonshire County Council: 236236 Mini-com services for the deaf 236909 Countryside services: 237227 Mobile Library 01933 225365 (Calls at the Cross, 10.45 am every three weeks from Thursday 4/01/07) Libraries - Library enquiries direct 462049 Recycling Centres - Ecton Lane 236617 - Sixfields 582682 Registration Services - Northampton Guildhall copy certificates and marriage 745396 - Northampton Charles House births and deaths 745390 Roads - reporting faults and potholes please call Street Doctor on 08456 011113 School Transport 654382 Social Services - Northampton social care 236147 - Out of hours 626938 Trading Standards - Animal health & welfare (24hr emergency number) 707902 - Trading Standards Consumer advice/complaints 08454 040506 General enquiries/trader advice 707900 Website: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk Street Doctor - www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/streetdoctor 0845 601 1113 Northampton NHS Primary Care Trust 615305 Northampton Borough Council: 837837 email: www.Northampton.gov.uk Abandoned Cars 08456 121 999 Benefits 837700 Car Parks 838515 Contacting a Councillor 837100 Council Tax 837500 Electoral Registration 837111 Energy Advice 837808 Flytipping 0845 330 0637 Housing Helpline for Tennants 838700 Housing & Money Advice Centre Leisure Centre 837200 Danes Camp 837300 Lings Forum 837400 Mounts Baths 764036 Delapre Golf Complex 837300 Forum Cinema Museums 838110 Abington Northampton Museum & Art Gallery 838111 Pests 8380100 Planning Enquiries 837574 Recycling & Refuse Manager 838281 Visitor Information 838966 For emergencies outsioffice hours please ring: 838800 Northampton Volunteering Centre 637522 Citizens Advice Bureau 837999 Northampton General Hospital switchboard 634700 NHS Directl 08457 4647 Local Bus Services For a leaflet phone: 654438 National Bus Information 08706082608 Web Site www.traveline.org.uk Rail Information 08457 48 49 50 Web Site www.nationalrail.co.uk 35