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West Haddon Parish Council – Letter from the Chair As the country gradually returns to some form of new order, I will not say new normal because it is far from normal, I cast my mind back to what seems like a long time ago now but was only a few months past, when the village was eerily quiet with no traffic and very few people walking around. I am not sure that many of us then realised the impact in terms of length of restrictions, the economic effects on the country, the toll on our children’s education, jobs, socialising, families, friendships etc. Of course, some people will have also felt the full force of the virus either through suffering the symptoms, some of which we are still learning about and the long-term effects, to losing loved ones during this time. As we are ever reminded though, the virus is still with us and just as dangerous, so I urge people to stay safe and to be alert. As our children now, hopefully, look forward to returning to school in the next few days, and will face new ways of dealing with every day life at school with social distancing and bubbles, I would like to acknowledge all you have done as parents, carers, and grandparents, to keep our children amused during this very lengthy time – it has been trying at times I know with a lack of outlets for them to participate in. Nevertheless, many West Haddon clubs and organisations have been resuming activities and I would like to pay tribute in particular to the sports clubs and teams who have carried out meticulous risk assessments, planning and through very careful management have been able to resume some sporting activities for the benefit of children (and their parents), and adults alike. Unfortunately, the pavilion remains closed at present as the Government restrictions do not allow for the use of changing rooms and showers at this time and the requirements to allow access to a Covid secure and safe multi user public facility is beyond the Council’s current capacity, but it is under constant review. I would ask though, that as the clubs work carefully to manage the resumption of sports that those exercising their dogs on the playing fields remember to pick up mess after their four legged friends and to keep them on leads when sporting activities are taking place. A dog being patted by children in one bubble, before going on to the next bubble of children for attention, is a high risk – also, some children are scared of dogs. Continues overleaf…
Inside this issue: Parish Council Pg 1-3 Puzzle Page Pg 4 Church News Pg 5 Village News Pg 6-9, 12 Local Services Pg 10-11
West Haddon Parish Council – Information and contact details
Email:- [email protected] Website:- westhaddonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone:- 07493366527 Twitter:- @WestHaddonPC
Facebook:- West Haddon Council Newsletter Editor:- [email protected]
Whether it is the lighter nights or the effects of the economic issues being faced across the country, I have received reports that there has been an increase in ‘cold calling’ salespeople in the village. Whilst some people are happy to accept these please be vigilant and only open the door if you are happy to do so, do not invite people that you do not know into your home, and do not feel pressured into purchasing anything or signing up for any deals – they could be a scam. Please cut out the sign on the back of this newsletter and place in a prominent position by your front door if you are not happy to receive cold callers. And finally, I would like to thank all of the businesses in our community who have adapted and accommodated to the needs of our village swiftly throughout this crisis – I am sure I speak for us all when I say we are lucky to live in a village with facilities and we need, now more than ever, to support those services some of which are only just able to resume activity. S Kerr Chair of the Parish Council.
COVID SAFETY & WEST HADDON FACILITIES
Just a reminder that, whilst the outdoor play area and outdoor gym equipment is available for use, we politely remind users to respect and abide by the rules on the signs affixed around the area. The Council does not have the capability to monitor the area or carry out continuous cleaning, so users use it at their own risk. If you intend to use the equipment please socially distance yourself from others and use hand sanitisers before and after use. The Council is looking at affixing better signage in the area for your safety and information. Thank you on behalf of West Haddon Parish Council
WEST HADDON P ARISH COUNCIL
E-mail:- [email protected] Website:- www.westhaddonparishcouncil.gov.uk
telephone:- 07493366527
Full Council meetings are normally held on 1st Tuesday of each month but on this occasion i.e. in September, because of the preceding Bank Holiday,
the Council will meet on the second Tuesday, the 11th.
Check out the website for further information, joining instructions for meetings
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(currently held by zoom), and agenda items.
If you have any queries regarding this or other matters , now or at any other times, please contact Gill: -
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Parish Council Survey Update August 2020 Thank you to everyone who has responded. We have had a variety of topics raised which can be summarised as: Environment • Pedestrian friendly • Flowers, trees, greenery • Access to the countryside
Infrastructure
• Starter / downsizing homes • Community spaces
• Links to other places Traffic • WiFi • Speed • Roads and footpaths • Parking • Volume Valued Assets • Community spirit Social • Shops & amenities • Respect for others/tolerance • Playing field / the park
(In the real & online worlds) • Litter • Dogs • Anti-social behaviour • Door to door salespeople
The Parish Council will consider the responses at the next full council meeting on 8th September and an update on the next steps will be released afterwards. The survey will remain open until then so if you haven’t yet completed it you still can online via this address https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8ZHSNYY
Waste Collection for September 2020
Daventry District Council is working with Daventry Norse to makes some changes to waste and recycling collection patterns from the week beginning 31st August.
The changes will simplify the rounds and make services more resilient to pressures such as those currently being experienced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Your bin day and the service you receive will not change, but collection patterns will be altered in some areas once the changes are introduced. These changes will come into effect in the week beginning Monday
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31st August, and a bin calendar showing your new collection pattern will be sent to you in late August, ahead of the change. Download our mobile app The free Daventry District Council mobile app allows you to access a range of information about your waste and recycling collection schedule. You can check when your next collection is and even set up notifications to remind you of which bins to put out. The app is available by searching for Daventry District Council in the Google Play or Apple stores.
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The solutions to this month’s crossword and medium difficulty sudoku can be found on Page 7
Puzzle Page
(3). Self 23 (5). Supple 20
(5). Declare invalid 18 (6). Hot fragments from a fire 16
. Stuck 15 (7) (7). Fruit 13
(9). Target 11 (7). Senior 7
Flat (9) 6. ontract (5)c. Letting 5
(6). Smooth fabric 4 (7). Dog houses 3
. Frozen water 2 (3) (5). Subject 1
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animals (5). Herd or flock of 25
(7). Latticework 24 (7). Sincere 22 marker (5) as a
. Mound of stones used 21 (5). Travel lodge 19
(7). Repossess 17 fuge (6)e. R14
. Alter or regulate (6)13 (7) . Voter12
(5). Wear away 10 (5). Accolade 9
. Everlasting 8 (7) (7). Small community 4
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The Donations Box and The Food Bank
There continues to be in the church porch a box to receive gifts of food, toiletries and
other items which you are able to give for those in need. It is there also for those who are in need to take from it. Please do not hesitate to take the tins of food, bottles of shampoo or tubes of toothpaste for your own use. Items that remain we will take to the Food Bank in Rugby where there is a great need for all that remains.
Sue Tringham
Wheelchairs for all It was in the 1930s that a group of villages, including West Haddon, set up the Yelvertoft and District Nursing Association. Subscriptions were collected from the villages involved to pay for a nurse who would visit and look after the sick. A house was bought for her. When the National Health Service was set up after the Second World War, the nurse became the District Nurse, continuing to live in 1 West End. She moved eventually further down West End and Number 1 was sold. The proceeds from this sale were invested and this is where the money for the present Yelvertoft and District Relief in Sickness Fund comes from. Items of equipment have been purchased and these can be borrowed by those who need them. Grants may be made towards specific pieces of equipment and there is money available to help with hospital visiting or special needs arising from sickness. Those who use the chiropody service receive a subsidy of £5 a visit.
Sue Tringham
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Village News
All Saints Church – Service arrangements All Saints’ Church is now open for private prayer every day from 9.00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday services: Every Sunday at 10.30 a.m. there is a ZOOM service. You can join the service via ZOOM on your smartphone, iPad or computer. Joining instructions are available from the parish administrator at [email protected] There are two live services in All Saints’ Church during September held under social distancing rules and wearing face masks. They are on September 13th and 27th at 4 p.m. On the other Sundays the service will be at Long Buckby at the same time. If you want to get in touch with All Saints’ Church about funerals, weddings, Baptisms and similar things you need to be in touch with the vicar Revd. Graham Collingridge Tel: 01327 842204 or [email protected] The AGM of the Church, postponed in April because of Covid, will be held on Sunday 13th September in Church shortly after the service.
If you would like the church
floodlights put on from dusk until midnight in memory of someone special or for a special occasion please get in touch with me on
at 4 Guilsborough Road or at [email protected].
If you would like them acknowledged in the newsletter, please let me know
what you would like in writing. A donation of at least £5 would be
appreciated.
Sandy Tringham
WEST HADDON VILLAGE HALL After lots of risk assessing, organization and paperwork we are thrilled to
announce that the Village Hall is now open. For all enquiries, please contact the Bookings Secretary on [email protected] or phone/text
07771 968878 .
The AGM will be on Tuesday 22nd September at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. We will also run the meeting on Zoom. Please contact the Secretary on [email protected] if you would like the Zoom joining details.
We are still hoping that relocation of the telegraph pole outside the village hall will be carried out in the school holidays. New tarmac and marking out of parking bays will likely be delayed until the autumn.
Our new website is under construction and we should start testing in the next couple of weeks. Once the website is live, it will be possible to check the calendar on-line and send an enquiry direct to the Bookings Secretary.
Liz Parker
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West Haddon Breeze Cycling Group Our women's cycling group based in West Haddon offers beginners rides via the British Cycling Breeze initiative and more advanced rides through our West Haddon Hurricanes group. Any ladies looking to take up cycling would be very welcome to join our beginner rides which run at 6.30pm every Wednesday from West Haddon, Village Hall. Groups are following British Cycling Covid guidance and are limited to bubbles of 6 riders. Get in touch if you’re interested via
Or visit www.letsride.co.uk and enter your postcode to find more details about the Wednesday beginners rides and details of how to register.
Everyone welcome, no-one left behind.
The Pytchley Inn in West Haddon is able to offer accommodation to Key Workers or essential workers on contract, despite being currently closed to the general public. If you are interested to find our more about our facilities or rates, and are unable to book through our usual booking channels, please call 01788 510426. Stay safe, Tracy & Jim Demetri The Pytchley Inn, 23 High Street, West Haddon, NN6 7AP [email protected]
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West Haddon Junior Football were recently successful in applying for a grant of £2,500 for pitch improvement from The FA. We consulted our mowing contractor, R & G Groundworks and have spent the money on top-dressing. 80 tonnes of a sand/topsoil mixture were purchased from British Sugar.
The topsoil being a by-product for British Sugar, having been shaken and washed off the sugar beet delivered to it from its supply chain farmers. For more information https://www.bstopsoil.co.uk/about us/how - is - topsoil - produced
Coaches contact details for the 2020/21 season
Our football season is scheduled to start on 19th
September. To find out more about our teams and to get involved in our pre-season training, please contact the relevant coach. Thank you.
U18s Neil Balliston [email protected]
U16s John Street [email protected]
U15s no team -
U14s Marc Garrett [email protected]
U13s Ged Lowry [email protected]
U12s Glyn Faulding [email protected]
U11s no team -
U10s Jente Thornton [email protected]
U9s Aaron Shepherd [email protected]
U8s Adam Walden [email protected]
U7s Jon Lodge [email protected]
U6s George MacArthur [email protected]
Village History Shorts - Field Close Ever wondered about the people behind the street names in West Haddon? This is no.16 in a series of brief sketches of earlier village lives...
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The land on which the Atterbury/Field Close development was built in the early 1960s had belonged to the Atterbury family, but who built it? There was a builder in the village around that time called Harry Field. Harry had been born in London but by 1918 was living with his family in West Haddon. In 1926, then a young bricklayer, Harry married Dorothy Matilda Cowley and they had three children, the youngest of whom they called Marcia Matilda.
After an interlude in Derbyshire, where he
worked as a brickworks manager, by the 1950s Harry was back in West Haddon, making a living as a small property developer, buying up individual properties and modernising them before selling them on. Older villagers once joked that there wasn’t a house in West Haddon that Harry hadn’t lived in! In 1954 he was living at Oak House in West End when he bought the old farmhouse and stable block belonging to Church Farm. He demolished the stables, which in 1947 had housed the horse that had carried Nurse Muncaster to a new mother in the terrible February snow of that year. He built a new house on the site. But during the post-war shortages it was difficult to get bricks, which is why this house is built of a pale brick not seen anywhere else in the village. In 1969, this was the house that Head Teacher E W Lattimore retired to. Without the farm, the farmhouse became known as Church House, and it was from this house that Marcia Matilda walked to church in 1955 to marry G E C Williams. She later became famous as Marcia Williams, Private Secretary to Harold Wilson, who later sent her to the House of Lords, as Baroness Falkender. When her mother died in 1978, the former Prime Minister accompanied her to the funeral in All Saints Church. Interested in village history? Try the Facebook group: Old Photos of West Haddon.
Wendy Raybould ([email protected]).
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