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Marton Newsletter
February 2018
Marton contacts
Inside the village
Marton Parish Council Clerk Selina Turner 01788 310113 selinaturner [email protected]
Chair Michael Koch 01926 633177 [email protected]
Vice Chair Faye Chambers 01926 632114
Councillors David Fry 01926 632936
Roy Hitchman 01926 633165
Rob Lummis 01926 632777
Village Organisations Marton Newsletter (Editorial) Selina Turner 01788 310113
Marton Newsletter (Advertising) Sharon Edwards [email protected]
Playing Field Association Sarah Dodd [email protected]
Neighbourhood Watch Cath Malin
Village Hall Cate Cooke 01926 633788 [email protected]
Bingo Ann Landsbury 01926 633406
Cricket Club Alan Naylor 01926 633229
Marton Museum David Fry 01926 632936
Local History Andy Bolam 01926 634841
Marton Walkers Mike Johnson 01926 632960
Pig Club Andrew Cooke 01926 633788
Brownies Elizabeth Murray 01926 815466
Church Warden Janet Paget 01926 632509
Jenny Walsh 01926 632547
Dog Warden Andrea Jacques 01926 632799
Snow Warden Graham Wood 01926 632610 Website
www.martonvillage.com email: [email protected]
Join Marton group email and find out the news as it happens or circulate your requests or
offers. If you want to be added to the group contact: [email protected]
Marton Diary
Diary Dates
Marton Village Hall
Every Tuesday (During term
time)
Brownies 6.15 - 7.15
Every Thursday
Target Fitness 7.00 - 8.00
Every Friday Fortnight
Bingo 7.30 - 9.00
NB Please note the deadline for the March Newsletter will be Sunday 18 February 2018.
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February
2 Mobile Library 11.00
2 Bingo 19.30
4 Church: ‘In The Spirit’ 18.00
8 Retirees’ Tea 14.00
11 Church: Holy Communion 10.30
12 Graham Robson Presentation 19.30
16 Bingo 19.30
18 Church: All Age Family Worship 10.30
18 Litter Pick 10.00
22 Church: Coffee Morning 10.30
23 Mobile Library 11.00
25 Church: Holy Communion 10.30
25 Marton Walkers 11.00
25 Marton Cinema 20.00
March
2 Bingo 19.30
3 Progressive Dinner 19.00
4 Church: ‘In The Spirit, Napton 18.00
8 Retirees’ Tea 14.00
11 Church: Family Service 10.30
13 Marton Parish Council 19.30
16 Mobile Library 11.00
16 Bingo 19.30
18 Church: All Age Family Worship 10.30
22 Church: Coffee Morning 10.30
23 Bingo 19.30
25 Marton Walkers 10.00
25 Church: Holy Communion 10.30
26 Marton Local History Group 19.30
Marton News
Newsbites
Marton Christmas Greetings Generosity
We are grateful for all the money raised from payments for those Christmas Greetings included in the December Newsletter. Thanks to many donations in excess of the basic fee we managed a total of £145 which will help to keep the Newsletter going for another year.
Marton Bus Service
Messages on Marton group email recently revealed the existence of a new bus service to Southam and Leamington. The 64 will now use the stop at the Birdingbury Road junction. Buses are roughly every hour, from around 9.00am. For exact times see the Warwickshire.gov.uk website
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Marton improvements to look forward to in 2018
At the recent parish council meeting it became apparent that a lot of improvements to aspects of village life that have been in the pipeline for some while will come to fruition in early 2018. Some will be outlined in a bit more detail elsewhere or in the parish council minutes (see pages 12-15). They include:
The installation of two defibrillators for easy access in the village.
The resurfacing of the main A423 through the village (see pages 3, 8-9)
The installation of new vehicle activated speed warning signs on the main road
Replacement kissing gate on the main road entrance to the playing fields
Replacement and additional grit bins with improved appearance.
Repairs and improvements to the museum
New replacement street lamp in High Street as part of the long term replacement of all Marton Street lamps with more efficient versions.
Join us on a Litter-Pick
10.00am Sunday 18 February By the Bus Shelter
A perfect time (weather permitting). with the road
closed. Pickers and bags provided.
Marton Parking
It has been a few years since this matter was last raised in the Newsletter. Car parking on the streets of Marton will always be a problem until the day when self driving taxis reduce the need for multi-car households.
For the moment, however, we are making a plea for as much care as possible to be taken when parking near the pinch points in the village. For example; near the North Street junctions, in Church Street - especially near the Village Hall and in parts of the High Street. As well as for conventional traffic, parking can cause additional difficulty for emergency vehicles.
Marton News
Newsbite Access issues: Resurfacing of the Main Road
As you will have probably seen by the yellow signs on the main road there will be some problems
regarding access to the village from Sunday 18 February. Hopefully this short term pain will be worth it for the benefit of having a much improved road surface (see pages 8-9 for details).
The parish council have been pressing for the road to be properly resurfaced since the inadequate, superficial surface dressing applied a few years ago. Since that time the road has cracked up in places and depressions have got worse. Drains and service hatches have also become insecure. All of which have worsened the noise from lorries for nearby residents. The standard of the finish to the surface by the southern entrance should give an idea of what a thorough resurfacing can achieve. We look forward to seeing such an improvement along the whole stretch of the road passing through the village.
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Workshops and walk create a warm glow
The new year kicked off in great style with the Christmas Tree bonfire party, where almost 180 people made a magical parade of
lanterns, fairy lights and glow sticks up to the pig field. The fantastic turn-out was boosted no doubt by the extra activities organised for 2018, including a bush craft and bonfire skills workshop and two lantern making workshops.
The bushcraft was very ably provided by Long Itchington scout leaders and gave participants the opportunity to try a range of exciting new challenges, from making stick-twisted
dampers, to starting fires with flint steel strikers, to identifying the best trees for
Marton News
Newsbite
Marton Security
After some break-ins in Marton before and after Christmas we need to be especially vigilant. Apart from the normal precautions more needs to be done to secure outbuildings containing valuables.
The police property marking event in late November at the village Hall was followed up on Monday 22 January with a more general meeting where the police gave a presentation on Prevention of Rural Crime with a Q & A session afterwards.
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campfire wood. Participants from toddler to teen had a fantastic time and accompanying adults appreciated being allowed to test the delicious potatoes, popcorn, calzone and s’mores they cooked on the open fire.
Resident artist Faye led lantern making workshops, providing simple instructions for pyramid lanterns and additional willow materials for those with unbounded creativity and ambition. The results from the 27 participants of all ages were stunning and led to a fish, a fox, a birdcage and a great array of decorated pyramids swinging along on the parade to the pig field. For the Retirees’ Tea workshop, fuelled by plentiful cake, window-sill size lanterns were made by about twenty of Marton’s more senior residents, who loved the colour-changing tea lights and came up with equally magical decoration ideas.
The belated Twelfth Night celebration at the pig field was no less inspiring, with a huge bonfire of Christmas trees, many of which had been robustly dragged through
mud all the way to Eathorpe Park. A biscuit lottery elected a King and Queen, who passed 24-hour laws about kissing (compulsory) and singing (banned) while their subjects toasted their good health or planned their revolutions over fortifying mulled wine. Once this ran out a return to the village hall bar was inevitable for most and a wonderful evening continued with great shared food and quality company.
The events were supported by a small Rugby Borough Arts Development grant and a host of fabulous volunteers who collected trees, prepared the field, served refreshments, baked biscuits, cleared up after workshops, delivered flyers etc etc… We salute you all.
Marton News
Bonfire Party
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Foam party Marton-style
It was another bumper year for the Children’s Christmas Party, with more than 40 sugar-fuelled children, a cuddly handful of babies and a mass of grateful adults all taking the opportunity to let off steam on an overcast December afternoon.
The entertainer – Epic Em – totally lived up to his name and delivered a party to remember. With an astonishing amount of energy his
Marton News
Newsbite
Southam College Community
Education Centre
The College offers a varied
programme of courses,
daytime and evening, in
Southam and surrounding
villages. Subjects include
Creative Arts and Crafts,
Fitness and Wellbeing,
Languages, IT and Personal
Development.
Leaflets are available in many
local venues including
libraries, leisure centre and
shops and can be viewed on
their web page
www.southamcollege.com/
about/community-education
(together with further
information about courses
and fees).
Some classes are
oversubscribed so please
contact Sue Hawthorn to
check availability and reserve
a place on 01926 810942 or
email [email protected]
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music, games and banter with the children got everyone well and truly involved. The addition of a bubble machine and snow machine made it enormous fun, preparing Marton children well for any Ibiza-style foam parties in their future!
Thanks needs to be paid to the volunteers who organised and helped with the party and to the village hall committee, which subsidises the party to make it affordable at an otherwise pricey time of year for families. Thank you all.
Sheila Needle
I am very happy to report that Sheila seems to have settled well after the move to Aslockton Hall where she is well looked after and enjoying frequent visits from her family.
Her new address for correspondence is c/o Andrew Needle Chatelain Cottage Main Street Whatton Notts, NG13 9EP
The Needle family would like to thank all those Martonians who have shown such kindness to Sheila and Clive over many years and especially in the last few difficult months.
Vicki Jones
Marton News
Newsbite
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Marton News
A423 Road Closure Diversion Signposts
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A423
These details have ben supplied by W.C.C. to cover the closure of the A423 in the village from Sunday 18 February to Wednesday 7 March (see map opposite)
The closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works.
The Order will commence on 18 February 2018 and will last for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. However, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 7 March 2018.
Pedestrian access to and egress from properties and land situated adjacent to the length of road to be closed will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access will be maintained where possible.
The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused. The team dealing with this Temporary Traffic Order at Warwickshire County Council is County Highways North (Tel: 01926 412515).
Any enquiries relating to the works being undertaken may be directed to the contractor dealing with this matter is Paul Kelly for Balfour Beatty (Tel: 07837 319323 or 24hr 01675 467523).
Informal Tips For Being Prepared
Will probably need at least the fortnight projected.
Will start by the Wood Yard on the first Sunday.
Will start work at 9.00am and finish at 3.30pm each weekday,
Will continue every weekend from 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Depending on how far work has progressed north exit or south exit will be unavailable to villagers and signposted diversion routes need to be taken (see opposite page).
Allow for extra time
Tell contractors on the day if you have an urgent appointment if the work might block your entrance at that time.
Maybe move your car to an accessible point if resurfacing is approaching your exit and you need to use your car.
Marton News
A423 Road Closure
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also came along to join in the fun. Our new
Vicar, Rev Jane Everitt, made her first visit to
the tea party and we hope to welcome her
to future events.
Plans for 2018 tea parties include a history
talk and a slide show of a villager’s visit to
Antarctica. All retirees in the village are
welcome to attend - please come along for a
Marton Events
Afternoon Tea
November’s Tea
The Marton Retirees’ tea
parties, which are held in the
War Memorial Hall at 2.00pm
on the second Thursday of the
month, continue to be well
attended. Thanks must go to
Mary Harrison for her
organisation and baking skills,
her band of helpers in the
kitchen and the sponsors which
make the events possible.
In December the tea party
turned into a Christmas outing,
when 24 retirees and
supporters visited the Fox and
Hen at Bascote Heath for a two
course meal, complete with
crackers. After the meal Mary
was presented with a potted
Azalea and a bottle of wine to
thank her for all her hard work
during the year.
The first event of 2018 saw the
retirees making willow
lanterns, led by Faye Chambers
with Sarah Coe. Toddler
George and baby Elizabeth 10
delicious range of sandwiches, home-make
cakes and cream scones, all served with
either tea or coffee - and all with no charge!
Marton Events
Graham’s Annual Talk
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Summary of the
Minutes of Marton
Parish Council
Meeting held
7.30pm 9 January
2018 at Marton
Village Hall.
(NB Draft only- formal
approval of the
minutes will take place
at the next MPC
meeting.)
OPEN FORUM
Parish Council Meeting
Posters to be
updated and
reinstalled into the
noticeboards.
Concern has been
expressed with
regards parking in
Marton and the
access for emergency
vehicles in the event
of an emergency.
This has been raised
numerous times over
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the years and no resolution can be found.
A one way system has been explored
previously but would not change where
people park.
Data Protection – changes in the law from May
2018. To be added to the agenda. Training
to be identified.
ATTENDANCE
Cllr Koch (Chair), Cllr Chambers (Vice Chair),
Cllr Fry, Cllr Hitchman, Cllr Lummis, Selina
Turner (Clerk) and one member of the
public.
POLICE ISSUES
Crime Report – From police had been
distributed prior to the meeting. There has
been a burglary in Birdingbury Road
between Christmas and New Year. This will
appear in the next crime report.
Any other police issues
Police Property Marking Event – Feedback
has been very positive and the event was
well attended.
Village Meeting - The Rugby Rural South
Crime Prevention Team, will attend/
support a meeting in the village in the
evening 22 January 2018. Details to be
confirmed, to give crime prevention advice
and support. Advertising of this event to
take place in a number of ways.
Bikes on the Railway – Was voted as one of
the police priorities so should receive more
Council
Marton Parish
VILLAGE ISSUES
Flood Alleviation – Cllr Fry
Flood Action Plan - Cllr Fry
had circulated a draft
copy to all prior to the
meeting.
Flood Action meeting of
councillors to be
arranged separately to
finalise the document
and devise a telephone
cascade system. It was
thought that this should
be sooner rather than
later. Flood Wardens to
be identified.
Road Signs – Signs will not
be made available by
WCC until the above are
finalised and maybe not
even then.
Traffic Issues
A423 additional
developments – signs
have been put in place
with dates for the work
to commence. The online
diversion does not
appear to make sense,
MPC have had no 13
attention. Pictures of some offenders have
been given to the police. They have been
sent section notices, if caught again they
will have their bikes seized. Reports that
letters have been stolen from external
letterboxes in surrounding villages that may
lead to identity theft.
COUNTY COUNCILLOR ISSUES
Not present at the meeting.
The action plan for the housing needs survey
had been sent by Cllr Crane. Cllr Koch’s
feedback was that it contained a lot of
general information but nothing specific to
Marton.
PLANNING MATTERS
Coventry Airport Proposal – No direct effect on
Marton. Monitor for changes/decisions.
R17/0985 – Marton Farm House – Listed
Building Consent for the replacement of
two front dormer windows – Approved,
remove from agenda.
R17/2078 – Top Farm, Long Itchington Road, -
Single-Storey Steel Framed Building to
House an Agricultural Facility for the
Hatching of day Old Chicks plus Associated
Plant and Ancillary Structures and Works to
Highway Access, Following the Demolition
of the Existing Agricultural Buildings. No
concerns raised.
Council
agreed that MPC would take on the
ongoing maintenance. A number of
people have put themselves forward to
form a rota for the weekly checks.
Neighbourhood Watch – See village meeting
above. Continue to push for it to be on the
agenda of the next Dunchurch Meeting
Transparency Grant Fund – Clerk and Cllr
Koch have not had an opportunity to
come together.
Marton Housing Needs Survey – Cllr Koch.
See item 7.
Grit Bins – Agreed that MPC would support
with the purchase on an additional bin for
Chapel End. We are not allowed to buy
without Highways Department
permission. Once obtained a new bin will
be ordered along with a replacement bin
for the broken one in Church Street.
VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
Progress on state of A423 – Cllr Hitchman
Surface – See 9b above.
Gully on Main Road – Nothing to report.
Drains – Nothing to report.
Hedges – Nothing to report.
Village Grass Cutting – Cllr Hitchman
reported that due to the reduction of
work in the area, Fairways will only
provide a fortnightly service. There is
Marton Parish
Council
official notification at the
moment.
Update on VAS system –
there has been a change
in personnel at WCC.
Written quotes to be
obtained for cost. To
explore location further
in relation to lamp posts
and electricity supply.
Dog Fouling Issues – There
has been a reduction in
the number of concerns
received. The problem of
overflowing bins after
Christmas has now been
resolved.
Defibrillator Fundraising –
The defibrillators have
now been purchased and
are in storage. In the
process of getting quotes
for them to be fitted.
Locations have been
agreed as one by the
village hall and one by
the notice board in
Birdingbury Road. They
are covered by MPC
insurance and it was
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difficultly in finding other commercial
providers locally with the right
equipment. Agreed that we would
monitor progress. Cllr Hitchman to
update the cricket club.
Playing Field Committee issues - Cllr
Hitchman
General issues, no meeting has taken
place.
Pavilion renovation update and grant
application –plans were requested.
Cllr Hitchman has previously given
these to the MPFA, we have no
additional plans.
Pavilion repairs - no update, quotes still
being obtained.
Kissing Gate Post Opposite the Elms -still
on the list for the new gate to be
installed, no time frame yet.
Street Lighting – Cllr Hitchman
Replacement Lamp for High Street – Cllr
Hitchman reported that the partshave
been ordered.
Marton Museum
Maintenance issues – Cllr Fry had
distributed quotes for the necessary
work prior to the meeting. The lower
of the two quotes were approved for
works to the roof and the lower of the
two quotes were
approved for the double
glazing work.
BUDGET 2018/2019
The precept request for
2018/2019 has been sent .
MARTON PARISH COUNCIL
RISK ASSESSMENT
Review, and agree the
amended Risk Assessment,
Defibrillators now to be
added,
DATES OF MEETINGS
13 March 2018
17 April 2018 – Village Meeting
8 May 2018
10 July 2018
11 September 2018
Marton Parish
Council
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Next Marton Parish
Council Meeting
7.30 Tuesday
13 March 2018
Marton Village Hall
Marton Village Hall
Village Hall Newsbites
Live & Local ‘Tanz’ Saturday 10 February 8.00 pm.
The first Live and local event of 2018. Tantz play Klezmer a musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe. (see page 18)
Great British Confit Charity Supper Saturday 24 February 7.00. With food supplied by Great British Confit the plan is to have supper where we all take our own cutlery, bread and salad for sharing.....the hot food is supplied in return for a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support. So numbers can be planned please let [email protected]
know that you plan to attend.
Marton Rural Cinema, Sunday 25 February. Victoria & Abdul 8.00pm (see opposite).
Village Inn Friday 23
March.
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Marton Cinema
Sunday 25 February 2018
Victoria & Abdul (PG-13) 7.30pm for 8.00pm
‘Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in
Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is
surprised to find favour with the queen herself. As
Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-
held position, the two forge an unlikely and
devoted alliance that her household and inner
circle try to destroy. But she joyfully reclaims her
humanity.’
200 Club Winners
September - January
Marton Village Hall
200 Club Winners
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Marton Village Hall
January Quiz Night
The village hall was packed
for a sell-out 2018 edition of
the fundraising quiz. The
final scores were
exceptionally close, with just
four points between the
winners and their closest
rivals, with team ‘Give Us A
Minute’ finally claiming the
top spot. There was even a
battle over last place,
although team ‘The Losers’
proved better at self-
knowledge than general
knowledge in the end. It was
a very enjoyable night and
thanks must go to quiz mater
Clare, assistant Adam, bar de
Courcy and all the caterers
and village hall volunteers
for providing such a quality
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Live & Local: TANTZ at
our Village Hall!
8.00 Saturday 10 February 2018
(Bar from 7.00)
Over the last few years, London based
klezmer/Balkan beats/gypsy jazz bohemians
Tantz have taken the UK world/roots music
scene apart with their full-on musical attack on
audiences across the length and breadth of this
nation. With incredible musical chops, an
energy not seen since punk rock's halcyon
days, there's something special about this band
that manages to touch almost everyone who
hears and sees them live, no matter what
music they're into.
Formed at the Leeds College of Music by
friends to play the music they all loved -
Marton Cricket Club
Following the village cricket
club AGM, we are pleased to
announce the following :
2018 Season MVCC
Committee
Chairperson - Kyrone Dodd
Vice Chairperson - Alan Naylor
Treasurer - Dan Liddle
Secretary - Neil Lawson
Fixtures Secretary - Loz
Truslove
Team Captain - Loz Truslove
Vice Captain - select and
announce each game
Club Scorer - TBA
Webmaster - Sean Povey
Social Secretary and
Communications Officer -
Gareth Evans
Committee Support - Jay Singh
Grounds - Alan Naylor
Marton Events
Cricket Club News klezmer, gypsy jazz, Balkan music - at small
venues in the city, they soon built up a loyal
local following. A Tantz gig was not just a gig,
it was a party. As they ventured further afield
and word spread about them, the band's
sound evolved over the years into this roaring
blend of the traditional and the new that has
seen them working non-stop at all kinds of
events. World music festivals like WOMAD,
rock/electronic gatherings like Bestival and
Kendall Calling, club nights like Balkanarama
and Soul Rebels. They even played at the Brit
Awards After Party 2014. It is a 90 minute ride
of pure musical maelstrom that encompasses
thumping bass lines, frenetic violin fiddling,
drums and percussion, ska-punk chopped
guitar and stratospheric soaring clarinet solos
played so fast Charlie Parker would be proud
of them.
They describe their sound "frenzied hyper
klezmer", which gives you an idea but doesn't
even come close.
http://www.tantz.co.uk
How can you miss it?
Tickets £9.00/Over 65 and Under 16 £7.00
Book with Cate Cooke: 01926 633788
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Marton Groups
Roger Johnston
An Appreciation of His Life
The following was written by Roger’s son Simon.
Roger Johnston, aged 87, of 23 North Street died early in the morning of Sunday 17 December from cancer, in Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.
Roger, son of Leslie Arthur and Elsie (Davy) Johnston, was born in Coventry, in 1930. From 1940 to 1946 he attended King Henry VIII School; during this period his education was disrupted by the war and in particular the blitz in April 1941, which damaged the school. After showing early promise in art, he won a full scholarship in 1947 to attend Birmingham School of Art, where he studied with the Royal Academician Fleetwood Walker. Roger secured a place at the Royal Academy Schools in London but was unable to attend due to his being called up for National Service in 1950. He subsequently became both an officer in the
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Royal Artillery and a paratrooper. After serving in the Middle East, Roger taught first at Wolverhampton College of Art and then Warwickshire School of Art.
Roger was an accomplished rugby player for Nuneaton, Leamington and Warwickshire and was a lifelong supporter of the game with both the Old Coventrians and Old Leamingtonians, and was still refereeing games into his late 60s.
He had a long career teaching at Leamington College for Boys grammar school, where he became Head of the Art Department as well as running the school’s rugby teams. Roger also wrote a regular weekly column for the Coventry Evening Telegraph from 1973–75 called ‘Looking at Art’, covering Midlands exhibitions. He took early retirement from teaching in 1989, principally to assist his wife, Hazel (Dalton)
in sympathy with the scene. It’s an additive, cumulative layering process of building tone, form and depth, with occasional use of Chinese white for lighter foreground detail, grasses and so on, and some darker pen marks for detailing of definitive architectural or built forms such as walls. It becomes a fluid process of careful observation and instinctive mark-making.’
The calendar is available from rogerjohnstonart.uk with profits going to cancer care, particularly Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of Roger’s wife, ceramic artist Hazel Johnston.
Marton Groups
Obituaries Johnston, an internationally known porcelain potter.
Throughout his career of teaching art, Roger also maintained a personal practice, working in his earlier days with oil paints, then watercolours and acrylics, as well as continuously sketching, often on holidays both in England and overseas. His preferred subject matter was English landscapes, mainly in Warwickshire, Cornwall and the Lake District, as well as railway scenes, a particular interest. He recently had an exhibition of watercolours at the Stour Gallery in Shipston, placing Roger’s work within the long tradition of English landscape watercolour painting. Roger is survived by his daughter Sarah and son Simon.
Roger’s Calendar
A short while before his death Roger published a calendar for 2018 featuring some of his paintings.
All works reproduced in the calendar were painted in situ, with no subsequent revisions or touch-ups. This fact can be seen most clearly in the ‘November’ image, painted on the Suffolk coast at Aldeburgh, where raindrops fell directly onto the watercolour whilst it was being painted, completing the naturalism of the scene in an unintentional but serendipitous manner – literally water and colour.
Roger has said of his working method: ‘With the watercolours I am working from back to front, from the far distance to the foreground. I am trying to capture the atmosphere of place, using mark-making that is
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Eric Clarke
Sadly, Eric Clark of 25, Coventry Road, Marton passed away on 25 December 2017. The funeral took place in the south chapel at Oakley Wood crematorium on Thursday 18 January. Donations to RNLI.
Marton Heritage
Marton Local History
Marton Local History Group
We have gone to print before the January meeting when Susan Baria and her father are to give their second talk on the former occupants of her home, Marton Vicarage.
There will be no meeting in February as the Local History Group is on tour for 11.00am Monday 26 February at
Stoneleigh Abbey. We meet in the evening again on Monday 26 March to find out about how Marton ended up with its
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Marton Nature: Graham
Foxes
Seventy years ago the farmers of this county,
with the help of the Ministry of Agriculture
[now DEFRA], spent time and money
controlling the rabbit population; six adult
rabbits eat as much as one adult sheep and
increase their numbers rather more quickly.
However a disease called myxomatosis
arrived in Britain from Australia, by way of
France, and this decimated the rabbit
population. In this area the population
numbers have never reached their former
level, resulting in a lot less food for foxes.
This, together with the rapid rise in traffic on
our rural roads, has given us fewer foxes and
changes in their behaviour. There has been a
mass migration of foxes to the towns and
cities; here they have discovered that
we looked over towards the
Fosse Way and the solar farm
which is generating electricity
in the fields. The walk
continued through fields and
along footpaths which circled
back to the village where we
returned to the pub for a meal.
Marton Walks take place on
the final Sunday of the month.
We meet at a local pub and
walk a circuit of approximately
5 miles or 2
hours. A meal
or drink at the
pub afterwards
is optional. For
information on
where to meet
each month or
to join the
email list
please contact
or tel: 632960. You don’t have
to commit to any number of
walks – just come along when
you are available. The next
walk takes place on 24
February.
Marton Heritage
Marton Walkers overturning wheelie bins is very fruitful.
The rabbit population has stabilised at a
new low level which is kept in check by
buzzard and red kite predation.
Nature will always win in the end.
Graham will be giving his annual update on
Marton wildlife in the village hall on the
second Monday in February. This will
include reference to a new initiative which
is the development of audio-visual teaching
material for primary schools; awareness of
nature at an early age is a subject that he
feels strongly about. (see page11)
Marton Walkers
In November the Marton Walking Group
met at the White Lion in Radford Semele.
The walk started by heading down Lewis
Road where the group joined a footpath at
the bottom of the lane which led to a
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An Introduction to our new Priest-in-Charge – Reverend
Jane Everitt
Rev Jane Everitt was licensed and installed as the new Priest-in-Charge in the Benefice of Holy Trinity Long Itchington and St Esprit Marton on Monday 8 January. The service marked the beginning of a new phase of ministry, both for minister and people. It was a joyful service and one from which all were left with a high sense of anticipation of God’s blessing on the years ahead, and was rightly a service of both celebration and of dignity. Thank you to all those who attended
to welcome Jane to
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serving Marton.
The Diocese of Coventry has in recent years understood its mission in terms of three themes: Worshipping God, Making New Disciples and Transforming Communities. The service was shaped with these themes in mind and the journey and inspiration was shared by the Right Reverend John Stroyan, the Bishop of Warwick, the clergy and the congregation.
Jane, born in Nuneaton has arrived at Long Itchington and Marton via a roundabout route. She first felt called to test her vocation when living in Fleetwood on the Fylde Coast. Then having been accepted for ordination training in 2008, she attended St John's theological college for two years in Nottingham, returning to Blackburn Diocese in 2010 and was ordained Deacon. Jane was priested in 2011 while serving her curacy title in the United Benefice of Poulton, Carlton and Singleton, just outside Blackpool. Having completed her curacy, Jane's first incumbency took her to Launceston in Cornwall, where she took up the role at team rector. Now,
New Vicar Jane & the bishop
Marton Church
CHRISTMAS THANKS
Thank you to everyone who decorated the church and helped with our Christmas events and services.
Particular thanks to Sarah Dodd for organising the much enjoyed nativity tableau and to the children who took part.
We also wish to thank David Doggett who kindly donated the splendid nativity set displayed on the Lady Chapel altar and Debbie Woodbridge for inspiring Marton to get involved in the village Advent windows.
Thank you to all who donated goods and food for Carriers of Hope and The Southam Foodbank during Advent – both organisations have sent their thanks for our
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after nearly four years in a busy parish, she is returning to a CV postcode.
Jane is married to Tim and they have two children; daughter Hannah lives in Southampton and is married to Revd Dom Jones, and son Joe lives in Chorley with Rowena and their children Isabella aged 5 and Harrison aged 4 months. Jane's role as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Long Itchington and St Esprit Marton is a part time post, which will allow her not only to follow God's call on her life and walk with the local community, but also to have more time to spend with her family. Both Jane and Tim are also looking forward to village life and becoming part of the community.
Jane’s regular working days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and she can be reached at The Vicarage, Leamington Road, Long Itchington, CV47 9PL. Telephone number (01926) 717909, email: [email protected].
You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. John 15:16
Church Information
Cleaning & Service
February - Barbara & Judith
March - Audrey & Arthur Spring Clean Thursday 29 February
Flowers
February - Barbara & Judith
March - No flowers in Lent
Church News
Marton Church
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ongoing support and reiterated the increasing need in this area. In particular, the donations we took on “snow Monday” were hugely appreciated as the stores had been emptied already that day. We will continue to take any donations left in the church to both Carriers of Hope and The Foodbank.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW VICAR –REV JANE EVERITT
(As explained on page 24) Our new priest-in -charge, Rev Jane Everitt was licensed on 8
January by the Bishop of Warwick, the Right Reverend John Stroyan. We are very grateful to Rev Rob Rogers for so generously supporting us throughout the interregnum and delighted that he will continue to regularly lead services here.
CHANGES TO OUR SERVICE PATTERN
Please note that from February there will be a change to our regular pattern of services. It is planned that
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Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays of the month and our more informal All Age Family Service will move to the third Sunday of the month, all at 10.30am. Rev Jane Everitt and Rev Rob Rogers will be sharing the service commitments. The first Sunday will continue to be the evening Deanery ”In the Spirit”, a lay led service, either in Marton or Napton at 6.00pm as per the events diary. Any fifth Sundays will be joint services at Holy Trinity Long Itchington.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER – Saturday 3 March 2018
Thank you everyone for your continued support of this very enjoyable and important fund raising event.
The Nativity Tableau
Walsh, The Cottage, North Street, 632547 or [email protected]
EASTER LILIES
As in previous years we will decorate the church with lilies as part of our Easter celebrations. Donations of £2 per lily are very welcome and should be given to our Churchwarden /Treasurer, Jenny Walsh.
COFFEE MORNINGS
Our regular coffee mornings are on the fourth Thursday of the month from 10.30am in church. Everyone is very welcome at this friendly community event, with cake and chat. Don’t be shy… it’s not just for churchgoers nor is it ladies only!
Save the date: Thursdays 22 February and 22 March.
Marton Church
News Please contact Colin and Megan Oliver 4, North Street, telephone 01926 633326 or email [email protected] with any queries regarding the evening.
The form for the 2018 Marton Progressive
Dinner is enclosed (or can be obtained from
Megan or Colin Oliver). For those who've been
part of it before, please fill in the form and
return it to Megan and Colin. For those who
haven't, ring for a chat or drop in, then please
fill the form in and return it to us! It's a
thoroughly enjoyable evening and it is NOT a
cookery competition. Early replies would be
appreciated as we've not done the organising
before and it may take a while to get our
heads around all the logistics!
ALPHA 2018
We are pleased to announce that an Alpha course will be running at 7.30pm on Thursday evenings in the Green Man pub in Long Itchington, with puddings or cheese and biscuits.
Exploring is good. We’re built for it. But for all our searching – it’s rare to find time to think, and talk, about the big questions of life; about faith and reason and God and meaning. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. It runs all around the globe, and everyone's welcome, even if you have attended sessions previously.
For further information contact Jenny or Joe
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Marton Heritage
Ann’s Marton Archives
(Marton life from the past as uncovered by Ann
Gregory)
14 January 1899 - Rugby Advertiser
NO MUSSEL OR COLLAR
Joyce Wells of Marton was fined 5s 6d. costs for having no mussel or collar with an inscription of the owners name of the dog in question.
P C Neal of Marton stated the facts.
(Cover picture courtesy of Michael)
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27 January 1957 - Rugby Advertiser
COMPENSATION CHEQUE
A special joint branch meeting of the National Union of Agricultural Workers was held at Marton on Saturday.
A cheque for £1,500 was presented to Mr Ayres, who is Chairman of Marton branch, for compensation to an injury to his hand whilst working.
Babysitters List
Please contact the people below if you need a babysit-
ter (negotiate price with the individuals). If you wish to
offer your services as a babysitter (£1 for the year)
contact Faye on 632114.
Kalen Barnfather: 01926 633122 William Hillier: 01926 632412
Milly Koch: 07711 623142
Megan Lummis: 07557 942393
NB This list is for village use and only and includes only village babysitters
Don’t Forget to join us on a
Litter-Pick 10.00am Sunday 18 February
By the Bus Shelter
This is perfect time (weather permitting). As it is
the first day the road closed for resurfacing so it
will be a safe and healthy experience.
Pickers and bags provided.
Marton Contacts
Outside the village
Emergency Contacts Gas: 0800 111 999
Water: 0800 7834444
Electricity: 0800 0568090
Floodline: 0845 988 1188
NHS Direct: 111
Rugby Borough Council 01788 533533
www.rugby.gov.uk
Warwickshire County Council 01926 410410 www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Councillors
Borough Councillor Emma Crane 07956895529
County Councillor Howard Roberts 01788 519603
Member of Parliament Jeremy Wright (Conservative) 01926 853650 [email protected]
Warwickshire Police County Headquarters 01926 415000
Rugby Police Station 01788 541111
Rugby Rural South – Safer Neighbourhood Team
Sergeant Sarah Masters 01788 853851
[email protected] 01788 541111
Voicemail: ext 10909
Police Officer Paula Haden 01788 853851 [email protected] 01788 541111 Voicemail: ext 11534 Police Community Support Officer 01788 853851 Kamila Shilton [email protected] http://www.warwickshire.police.uk Rugby Anti-Social Behaviour Wardens 0800 096 8800
