Glanton Newsletter - January 2000

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Update on the Glanton Millennium Celebrations

Well, what a way to end the year. Through the efforts of the Parish the Millennium group has a lot of success to report.

	We have distributed coins to 46 of our young members of the Parish.
	We have had a Christmas Tree in the Village with lights (thanks to the United Reformed Church for the Electricity Supply).
	We have received a lottery grant for the purchase of the equipment to enable us to do our millennium record of the village. This money is specifically for the purchase of computer equipment and consumables for the book and cannot be used for any other purpose.
	The joint church service was well attended by members of the Parish and others from further afield. Thanks to the United Reformed Church for supplying "Jimmy Mack" punch and Shortcake.

I think the Parish of Glanton can pat itself on the back for the efforts it has already put in to mark the Millennium.

What Next, I wonder

One thing that has not yet been achieved is the project to plant an avenue of oak trees from the A697 into the village.

Our original fundraising attempt was not successful for this project but it is important that the project is not left to wither.

The best time for planting the trees will be between now and March. We have a number of other fundraising options, which are currently being investigated, but the problem may be that we may not receive a grant before March or we may not be funded for the full amount, or any at all.

An Alternative Solution...

...is that people in the Parish may wish to Sponsor the planting of a tree. You will be aware that we intend to purchase ½ standard trees so we can see the effect of the avenue in the near future and not have to wait 20 years to gain the benefit. We have therefore calculated the cost of sponsoring one tree at £10. This includes stakes and other purchases necessary to give the trees the best chance of taking. You may wish to sponsor a tree now so we can start planting in the near future. If we can plant a few trees now we can continue to fundraise and if necessary complete the planting later in the year. If you feel you are able to help please complete the donation form on this page and return it to The Project Co-ordinator, 5 Front Street, Glanton, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 4AP. Cheques should be made payable to the "Glanton Millennium Project".

Should you know of someone who has moved away from the village but may still like to contribute to this project please let me know their name and address and I will send a copy of this newsletter?

The Future of the Newsletter

There has been interest shown in the continuation of the newsletter and I am pleased to say that it will be issues regularly in this new year. It will be issued following the Parish Council meeting normally held on the forth Monday of every second month. Should you wish to have an event included or if you have any articles to include in the publication please contact Norman Dunn.