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Last updated
23 July 2010
23 July 2010
Local news from the Northamptonshire villages of Cold Ashby, Cottesbrooke, Creaton, Guilsborough, Hollowell, Teeton and Thornby.
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Our June Car Boot sale went very well and the sun continued to shine throughout the day. The dates for our next Car Boot sales are 18th July and 12th September. Any help on the day, cakes etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Our Blues Brothers evening was held on the 19th June. Everyone who attended will agree what a fantastic night it was. The barbeque and desserts were delicious, the drinks were flowing and the music was
Our Blues Brothers evening was held on the 19th June. Everyone who attended will agree what a fantastic night it was. The barbeque and desserts were delicious, the drinks were flowing and the music was
brilliant. Thank you to everyone who helped on the night, provided refreshments and for attending, a great night was had by all.
Our funds this year are going towards new play equipment for the field. I am sure many of you will have noticed our progress so far but we still need more money to make it a playground the children will love.
Keep an eye out for the date of our next quiz night.
Our funds this year are going towards new play equipment for the field. I am sure many of you will have noticed our progress so far but we still need more money to make it a playground the children will love.
Keep an eye out for the date of our next quiz night.
Creaton Playing Field News
Biodiversity in Creaton
Some of you may have noticed the film Crew (from BBC Gardeners World) filming in Creaton? Creaton is to be featured in a programme to be screened in August 2011 on Biodiversity eg the encouragement of wildflowers and wildlife back into rural settings. 2010 is International Biodiversity Year. Several suggestions have been made by Sarah Raven, the presenter:-
1. Church Yard - Creaton could reduce the mowing in the Church Yard and leave areas for wildflowers/plant wildflower seeds.
2. Village Green – reduce mowing and manage areas to be left for wildflowers which would encourage the Bee population and other wildlife.
3. Violet Lane – Prune overhanging trees to encourage the violets back to the Lane. Encourage residents to plant violet seeds
As a result of this, the Parish Council has suggested the creation of a Creaton Village Biodiversity Group (CVBG).
This group would report to the Parish Council through whose offices support and advice from local authorities and organisations could be requested.
Cllr Richard Hollingum kindly drew up the suggested mission statement for Creaton Village Biodiversity Group:-
This group would report to the Parish Council through whose offices support and advice from local authorities and organisations could be requested.
Cllr Richard Hollingum kindly drew up the suggested mission statement for Creaton Village Biodiversity Group:-
Ø That the CVBG carry out a feasibility study of the development of managed “wild” spaces within the confines of the Village Green, the Churchyard of St Michael and All Angels and the civil parish churchyard.
Ø That the CVBG investigate other possible areas within the civil parish churchyard.
Ø That the CVBG investigate other possible areas within the civil parish that could be managed in a manner that would offer opportunity for local flora and fauna to flourish
Ø That the CVBG carry out a feasibility study of the management of these areas.
Ø That the CVBG explore ways in which gardening techniques and planting can assist in the promotion of a bio-diverse environment
Ø That the CVBG promote these techniques in the village.
If you are interested in joining this group or you have any expertise in this area, please contact the Clerk on 01604-880727 or email: creatonpc@tiscali.co.uk
Lynne Compton
For and on behalf of Creaton Parish Council
12 Olde Forde Close Brixworth NN6 9XF
Tel No: 01604-880727
Email:creatonpc@tiscali.co.uk
District Councillor Elections
A big thank you to all who voted for me in the recent elections. There was a massive turnout of 78%. This was probably more down to the Westminster vote than the fact I was standing!
I hope that I can provide effective local representation and champion the needs of the whole ward.
Initially I am on the planning committee and this seems to generate a mountain of paperwork and a meeting every 3 weeks.
I have already attended several Creaton Parish Council meetings to get a feel of what is happening in your village.
If there is anything you think I can help you with please do not hesitate to get in touch. My contact number is 07785 332273 or you can contact me via Lynne Compton the parish clerk. I will publish my email address when I have got my DDC one issued to me.
Barry Frenchman
A big thank you to all who voted for me in the recent elections. There was a massive turnout of 78%. This was probably more down to the Westminster vote than the fact I was standing!
I hope that I can provide effective local representation and champion the needs of the whole ward.
Initially I am on the planning committee and this seems to generate a mountain of paperwork and a meeting every 3 weeks.
I have already attended several Creaton Parish Council meetings to get a feel of what is happening in your village.
If there is anything you think I can help you with please do not hesitate to get in touch. My contact number is 07785 332273 or you can contact me via Lynne Compton the parish clerk. I will publish my email address when I have got my DDC one issued to me.
Barry Frenchman