The
Glanton Village Show has a tradition of keeping going year on year changing to reflect whatever it is
to face. Even through the dark days of foot and mouth we still managed a reduced event.(Click here for previous Newsletters)
Saturday, 9th of August 2003 sees our 80th village show.
The
Glanton Village Show has a tradition of keeping going year on year changing to reflect whatever it is
to face. Even through the dark days of foot and mouth we still managed a reduced event.
The Show Committee and the Parish Council have joined together to plant the 80 on the bank, not only to celebrate the Show but also helping to mark the 80th birthday of Joan Gardner and Margaret Thompson, long time Show Committee members. They have "done their bit" in the catering tent, selling raffle tickets and generally doing what they can to help make the Show a success.
This
year we are pleased to announce the return of sheep to the show. Despite the difficulties of new regulations
Marion, Pat and John Guiry have worked tirelessly to allow the sheep show and the sheepdog trial to
return to the Show again.
We will also have the normal competitive classes in the marquee. Our high quality exhibits are not possible without the hard work and effort of those who take time to enter the classes. Why not join them to add to the colour of the event by making your entry for Show Day. Steel Quack, a steel band from Wooler, will provide musical entertainment. We will also see the return of the Falconry Display. The Alnwick Music Festival will return this year with artists from around the world.
Why not support the Show by joining us on Show Day or better still, if you can help contact John Swanson. We need help setting up the field, help on the day and help clearing up after the Show.
Blessed with a break in the weather John and Claire Swanson opened their gardens on behalf of the Village Hall. The event was extremely successful and raised the massive sum of £1300 plus to bolster Hall funds.
The fundraising committee are now meeting regularly and are being assisted by Lynne Livesey to work towards raising the money to undertake the work on the Hall.
The NTC Touring Theatre Company are visiting the Village Hall to perform their latest production. On Monday, 8th September 2003 at 7:30 you can see this hilarious new comedy. Written by Stewart Howson the play is set on a Mediterranean sailing holiday, exploring family relationships and the sorry sight of the English abroad! A gang of landlubbers find themselves three sheets to the wind when a storm blows up - and that's not just the weather! The happy holidaymakers face a few surprises and some tough decisions.
Tickets are available from committee members or the Village Show at £5 and £2 for children.
Please come along and help support the Hall.
The last four months of the 100 club are as follows:
Best of luck for the final two draws.
The Parish Council welcomed three new councillors. John Guiry, Stephanie Aston and Robert Johnston joined Susan Collingwood Cameron, John Swanson, Joe Easton and Norman Dunn on the Parish Council.
Concerns had been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that a long time resident of the village is greatly troubled by the disturbance caused by ball games being played in the area near the bus stop. Although many attempts have been made to encourage the perpetrators to move on the advent of the summer holidays has made matters worse.
The Parish Council were greatly concerned at the distress caused but have little power to enforce any action. The District Council is considering the situation and may ban ball games from that area.
As a temporary option it has been suggested the land to the right of Playwell Road, behind Playwell Court, may be suitable provided the area is respected, the gates are shut and there is no litter. Remember this is not an official play area therefore it is the responsibility of those using the land and their parents to ensure they take care of their own safety.
The Parish Council would encourage everyone to take into account how their actions affect other people and asks for tolerance by everyone. Why not play ballgames in areas that do not disturb the peace and quiet of others?
The Parish Council wishes to thank David Girdwood for his generous gesture in auditing this year's Parish Accounts.
The Millennium Sub-committee reported that there were now less than 20 Millennium Books left to sell. The local efforts of Robert Johnston, Richard Verrill and Iris Hunter have been supplemented by sales of the book in The Good Life Wooler, Alnwick Museum, Appleby's and Heighley Gate.
These additional sales allow the Parish Council to have a fund available to support further village activities and meet expenditure like the purchase of bunting or the new village flag.
A meeting was held in Whittingham Village Hall on 18 June. Following an interesting talk by Professor McCord, "A Bird's Eye View of North-East History", a general meeting discussed the possibility of reforming this society. It was agreed that the Society should be reformed and a committee was elected.
The committee plans for the near future are: There are two public meetings with lectures planned for this autumn:
On 22nd September 2003 Alan Fendley will give a talk on Northern Castles (Ford, Etal, Norham etc.)
On 23rd October 2003 Paul Frodsham will talk on "10,000 years of life and death in the Breamish Valley" - the results of a 10-year excavation project 1994 - 2003.
Both talks will take place in the Whittingham Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm and will be followed by coffee or tea and biscuits. Two more meetings with speakers are planned for the spring of next year. If there is sufficient demand, future meetings may be held in other villages in the Aln and Breamish valleys as well as in Whittingham.
In the spring or early summer the committee plan to organise a trip to Holy Island with a conducted tour of Lindisfarne Priory. There will be charge for entrance to the Priory and the cost of travel by coach.
The committee aim to provide members (as part of their subscription benefits) with a new series of the excellent Records and Recollections magazine that was a feature of the old Aln and Breamish Local History Society. The first will appear in December and will include a delightful memoir of life in Glanton in the 1920s and 1930s by Bessie Clark (born 1915). There will also be a synopsis of the talk given by Professor McCord in June and news of future activities.
Subscriptions have been set at £8 per individual member and £12 for joint members living in the same household. Visitors may attend meetings on payment of £2 per meeting. These payments include the tea and coffee provided at each meeting.
To participate in this programme please obtain a membership application form from Bridget Winstanley (Hon. Secretary) The Old Post Office, Whittingham NE66 4RB Tel. 01665 574353 email bridget@winstanley36.fsnet.co.uk.
The Ordination of our Minister - Edward Butlin - will take place in our Church on Saturday, 6th September at 3:30 pm. We will welcome anyone who would like to come to this special Service, afterwards refreshments will be available in the Hall.
Pilots will be starting up again in September. This is for anyone aged 4-9 years. They meet in the Church Hall every Monday during school term time between 4 and 5 pm. There are bible-based activities, crafts and games. The cost is 25p per week. For more information contact Margaret Drummond 574245 or Helen Wyld 574638.
Also in September the Bowls Club will recommence. New members will be welcome - matches are usually played on Monday or Thursday evenings against local village teams. Anyone interested contact Jean Foggon or Club members.
Marion Guiry
The popular junior and senior Table Tennis will start again in the Memorial Hall on Monday, 15 Sept 2003 at 7:00 pm. Please contact John Ainley and Robert Johnston for further information.
It is proposed to again hold Yoga classes in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, 9th September 2003 7:00 to 8:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the class please add your name to the list in the Village Store.
Local crafts are now available from the Glanton Craft Studio. The talent of local craft people is on display for sale. The Shop is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 to 4:30 pm<. Please support our local craft industry.
A message has been received over the web from Jennifer Wealleans. "A big thank you to all of Tommy and Joan's neighbours whom have all helped out over the past few months. It has been a very difficult time for all concerned. It's very comforting to know there is still a strong community spirit in Glanton and I am sure all the family appreciate all the help and well wishes they have received. A big thank you to all."
We were saddened to learn that Ted Coe passed away on the 22nd July 2003.
Contributions for the next newsletter If you have anything to include in the next newsletter please pass the information to Norman Dunn, 5 Front Street, Glanton by 1st October 2003, please.