Over 60s - How many people in our part of Northumberland are trying to live on less than they should? (Click here for previous Newsletters)
John Burn requests assistance with information to help with a project for the Aln and Breamish Local History Society concerning the Keppie Well Fresh Water system.
Contact John on 0191 2573999
13 October: Alan Fendley will give a talk on "Northumbrian Battles
10 November: Roger Miket will give a talk on "Anglo-Saxon Settlements in North Northumbria".
Both meetings take place at 7.30 p.m. in the Whittingham Memorial Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Bridget Winstanley, 574353
6th Oct 7.30 Great Expectations. Thu There are still tickets available for the NTC Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, adapted by Stewart Hoswon. Please support this event otherwise we will not feature on their next tours.
Tickets on sale from the Village Shop, Pam Bridges or any other Committee Member.
Adults £5 Children £3
The Glanton Show Committee would like to thank everyone, young and old who helped make the 82nd show such a success.
Despite heavy showers in the morning entries filled the tent and the weather improved as visitors arrived to enjoy the attractions on offer.
Produce Stall - Thank you to everyone who contributed to the produce stall at this year's. It was a great success and managed to help offset the increases in the costs of the tent.
Over 60s - How many people in our part of Northumberland are trying to live on less than they should?
We at the local Citizens Advice Bureau have a special project helping people to find out what benefits they are entitled to and helping them to apply. People needn't be put off by complicated forms or not being sure what to do. We will help them fill in applications and give them the support they need. If you know of anyone who would benefit, they can phone 01665 604714 and we will arrange an appointment or a home visit.
This is just one of the many ways we help people with advice and information.
If you would like to give your time to support this work, we have opportunities for volunteer advisers, support workers, trustee board members and people with fundraising skills. Phone us to apply or find out more.
The Pilots have started again for the coming season. First School children meet in the Church Hall every Monday during the school term, from 4.15 - 5.15 p.m. and Kingfisher Pilots meet on Mondays from 5.30 - 6.30 pm for children aged 9 to 13. All children welcome - more details from our Minister - Edward. Phone 01670 783452.
The Bowls Club is also in action again and will be pleased to welcome new members. They play friendly matches against teams from other villages usually on Mondays or Thursdays. Anyone interested should contact Jean Foggon.
Our Harvest Thanksgiving will be held on Sun 9th Oct at 6 p.m. This year we are having the Revd. Gordon Gatwood taking part in our service. The Revd. Gordon Gatwood is Director of the Arthur Rank Centre at Stoneleigh which administers the Addington Fund. This fund was set up in 2001 when Foot and Mouth disease broke out in many areas. The fund helps farming families and other people connected with agriculture by providing housing and other benefits. After the Service there will be the usual Supper - home-made soups and sweets.
Adults £2.50 Children £1 - All Welcome. All Proceeds will go to the Addington Fund.
1st Whittingham Beavers was launched on 10th July with a Teddy Bear's Picnic in Thrunton Woods. The Beavers walked 4km singing songs and playing games on the way.
The picnic at the top of the hill was an opportunity for Clive Gray (Group Scout Leader) to chair our inaugural meeting and elect a Group Executive Committee. We were delighted to welcome Rob Parker (Glanton) as Chairman, Louise Watson (Whittingham) as Treasurer and Gayle Hibbert (Alnham) as Secretary.
We start meetings on 8th September with leaders Ninette Edwards and Philip Watson. Thanks to parents and volunteers who have agreed to be Colony Assistants.
The Group are very grateful to Whittingham and Callaly Parish Council for their donation of £200, and to the Scout Association for their start up grant of 100.
1st December - Advent Shopping Night - Your chance to shop for Christmas presents and cards. If you have a local business and would like to have a table let us know!
We shall also be delivering Webb Ivory catalogues to help you with your Christmas shopping. We receive up to 25% of your total shopping bill for our funds. Justplace your order with us, and we will deliver the goods to your door.
Call Ninette Edwards on 574733, or: Ninette@AlnsideAssociates.co.uk.
You will be aware that due to Health and Safety issues the Council cannot cut the grass on the bank near the flag pole. The Parish Council are now in discussion about options for landscaping part of the bank, above the height that can be safely cut by the District Council. It is hoped this will be resolved before next year. The Parish Council wish to thank all those who helped in tidying up the area before the Village Show.
Details of the celebration are currently being finalised. The event will happen on Saturday 22nd October in the Village Hall. A leaflet will appear through your door in the near future outlining the activities for the day.
Glanton has, for many years, been in a conservation area. The District Council has an obligation to review the areas periodically. They have commissioned a review by a firm of architects and the results of this review need to be discussed. This is important to all those living in the village itself and it will have implications for everyone.
The Planning and Conservation Department of the District Council have offered to present the findings to the village therefore a Village Meeting will be arranged when available dates have been established. Please watch out for the announcement, it will affect the houses in the village
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