ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR HELP WITH YOUR FUEL BILLS?

The Miss Jane Letts Hollowell Charity was set up in 1940 with a bequest from the estate of James William Boothe Letts. The bequest established an income to purchase coal or blankets for distribution to the “poor widows and other deserving poor” of the Parish of Hollowell.

 In the mid 1990s, the terms of the Charity were altered so that it could also contribute towards household electricity bills.  To benefit you must be a resident of Hollowell or Teeton.  Evidence that you are in receipt of a means-tested state benefit is helpful.

Please email the Jane Letts Trustees for more information at janelettscharity@gmail.com or write, care of March Barn, Church Hill, Hollowell NN6 8RR.

Don’t forget to check our Events Diary for more information on events in all our villages and surrounding area.

HOLLOWELL AND TEETON PARISH COUNCIL

 VACANCY FOR COUNCILLOR

The Parish is comprised of two wards (Hollowell with 6 Councillors and Teeton with 2 Councillors).

There has been a long-standing vacancy for a Councillor for Teeton ward and residents of Teeton are urged to consider stepping up to fill the vacancy.

There will be an election for all 8 Councillors in May 2025 and residents of both wards are encouraged to put their names forward.

Budget and Precept: 2025 - 26

One of the primary responsibilities for the Council is to set an Annual Budget and determine the level of Precept (Council Tax).

The Council will consider draft proposals in November and is required to submit a demand for Precept to West Northants Council in January.

Residents should make their views known to the Council, to assist in the decision making, but recognise that the cost of maintaining services and expenditure over the next 12 -l 8 months is likely to require an increase in (Parish) council tax.

May I remind you that information about the Council, Minutes of meetings, Policies and Budgets can be found on the Council web site.

A. G. Crisp

Chairman

Website: http://www.hollowellandteeton.org.uk

HOPEWELL COFFEE MORNINGS

Hopewell Coffee Mornings will move about a bit this quarter, usually on the third  Friday, but sometimes the fourth Friday of each month between now and Christmas. Please make a note of the following dates.  Why not come and join us for a cuppa, a piece of delicious cake and a catch up with friends. We meet in Hollowell Village Hall, 10.30am to 12.30pm   Lifts are available for those struggling to get here.  Contact Paul on 07780 265614 or email: wearehopewell@gmail.com

25th October, 15th November, 20th December

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Steam and Whistle pub night on 16th November. See poster for details.

Cafe Christmas on Saturday 7th December – if anyone would like a table to sell Christmas gifts etc. please email

emilyinthegarden@gmail.comor Tel 01604 740796.

HOLLOWELL HARVEST SUPPER

Saturday 19th October 7pm is the ever-popular Harvest Supper at the village hall.  

This is a fun, informal evening centred around a, three course, home-cooked meal, made with village produce.your friends and neighbours (tables usually of 6), or come alone and we'll find you a table to share.

We can guarantee an enjoyable evening.£15.confirm your seat, email  Emily Curtis emilyinthegarden@gmail.com or

Tel 740796.  All welcome.