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Packington NewsletterIssue 56 December 2014
2015 Dates for Your Diary
For Church Services, go to next page
December 10th 2014 W.I. Bring and Share Supper
December 13th 2014 Carols by CandlelightBournville Graduates 4 p.m.
January 14th “A Girl Shipwrecked in the Atlantic” Georgie Hale
February 11th “One Girl and her Sing-Along” Georgie Jacobs
May 17 th Packington Hall Garden Opening - NGS Teas by W.I.
March 11th WI – Birthday Party
October 1st Harvest Supper Packington Hall – 7.30
October 4th Harvest Festival
November 8th Coffee morning in aid of the Church Packington Hall –10.30
Line drawing of the Church by Jonathan Brierley – Forest Ground Cottage
NEWS FLASHPlease do not throw thisedition away it contains
useful contact numbers forthe Christmas period!
THE ESTATE CHAPEL OF ST. JAMES GREAT PACKINGTON, MERIDEN
WARWICKSHIRE
THE PRIVATE CHAPEL ADMINISTERED BY THE TRUSTEES FROM 1ST APRIL 1994
SUNDAY SERVICES AND ALL OTHER USES BY PERMISSION ENQUIRIES TO LORD AYLESFORD
CHURCH SERVICES
All are most welcome to these Services
Revd John Bradford In the Diocese of Coventry Peter M. Gregory, Organist 0121 704 9895 Revised 18.03.13 0121 705 4428
December 7th Advent II Holy Communion - 10.30December 20th Carol Service 6.30December 25th Christmas Day Family Communion - 10.30January 11th Epiphany 1 Plough SundayFebruary 1st Septuagesima (with Benedicite) Holy Communion - 10.30March 1st Lent 11 (Baptism) The Litany & Holy CommunionMarch 15th Lent 1V Mothering SundayApril 5th Easter Day Holy Communion - 10.30May 3rd Easter IV Service of Easter Hymns and ReadingsJune 7th Trinity I Holy Communion - 10.30July 5th Trinity V Holy Communion - 10.30August 2nd Trinity IX Holy Communion - 10.30September 6th Trinity XIV Holy Communion - 10.30October 4th Trinity XVI Harvest FestivalNovember 8th Remembrance
Trinity XXIII Remembrance DayDecember 6th Advent II Holy Communion - 10.30December 19th Carol ServiceDecember 25th Christmas Day Family Communion - 10.30
Lend a Flower Rota!
We have set up a rota to do flowers for the once a month service. If it is your turn, please take them home after the service to enjoy them, otherwise they would be wasted! If you cannot do the month allocated please let me know: Lady Aylesford.....01676 522274 (E-mail..... [email protected])
We really need more volunteers for the flower rota so that everyone need only do it once a year?!
Lady Aylesford will do all Flowers and the Tree for Christmas/Easter Packington Hall, Meriden Nr Coventry CV7 7HF
Tel: Estate Office - 01676 522020 Fax: 01676 523399
December 7th Miss Joan Griffiths
December - Christmas Lady Aylesford
2015
January 11th - Plough Sunday Mrs. Beaty
February 1st Mrs. Mander
March 1st - Christening Lady Aylesford
April 5th - Easter Lady Aylesford
May 3rd Ms. Gow
June 7th Mrs Garnet
July 5th Mrs Jolly
August 2nd Mrs Hall
September 6th Mrs Dalton
October 4th - Harvest Festival Farmer’s Wives
November 8th -Remembrance Sunday Mrs Smith
December 6th Mrs Sach
December - Christmas Lady Aylesford
Lady Guernsey gave birth to Alfred Charles Heneage Finch - Knightley on on September 28th 2014. Mother and Baby doing very well as is his father!!!
The Coffee Morning.
The Coffee morning was again held in the Pompeiian Room this year. Thank you for all the wonderful help from Valma Grant, Ann Beaty, Ros Smith, Chris Evans, Janet Nesbit and Janine Plain - Jones, and of course the unseen hero, Harry Grant who does all the washing up!!! Ali Davies took over the door and Liz Litherland and Sally Harland did the Raffle for us - Thank you to them as well. Sadly Carol and David Garnet were suffering from heavy colds so were unable to come. Hope that they are better now. The total to go to the Church fund was £572.36 This sum has been gradually going down over the last few years so we must make a real effort next year. Thank you to everyone that made cakes and biscuits for us and came and supported us.
NEWS FROM THE ESTATE OFFICE
CHRISTMAS BREAK
The Estate Office will be closed for the Christmas break on the following days:
From mid-day on Wednesday 24th December and will re-open on Monday 29th December2014. For the New Year, we will close at mid-day on Wednesday 31st December and re-open for normal business on Friday 2nd January 2015.
If you are a Packington Estate Tenant and have a genuine emergency, you may call thefollowing people. Please remember, to only call these people in a genuine emergency, andto report any problems to the Estate Office on the first working day following the emergency.
General Estate Emergencies: Stuart Jennings 01676 521017 / 07961 955163Electrical Emergencies: Steve Gilkes 0121 608 7536 / 07980 726993Plumbing Emergencies: Jim Lacey 02476 677667
Marsh Lane Nature Reserve
For daily bird records(and other Estate details),
please visit:www.packingtonestate.net
CHRISTMAS CARDSAs last year, the Estate will not be sending Christmas cards but,
instead, donating the money that would have been spent to the FenEnd Group of Riding For The Disabled. Providing funding direct
enables the group to provide more riding lessons for the disabledchildren in the area, and we hope you agree that this is a good cause.
The Estate wish everyone a very happyChristmas and New Year.
If anyone wishes to make a donation please contactLady Aylesford.
Parish Newsletter
For anyone with access tothe internet you can
download a copy of thisNewsletter and subsequent
Newsletters atwww.packingtonestate.net
Simply choose the ASt. JamesChurch@ icon at the top of thepage and you will find a linkunder General Information.
HS2The Hybrid Bill and Additional Provisions are available for inspection by members of the Parish
at the Estate Office of Packington Hall.This is available both electronically and in paper format.
If anyone wishes to view, please make an appointment (between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday toFriday) with Faye Smith on 01676 522020.
ARNOLDS HAVE TAKEN ON OLD HALL FARM SO FAR THERE IS NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
THE FARM IS TIDY - THE CROPS LOOK GREAT THEY SEEM QUITE HAPPY - THE RENT’S UP TO DATE
SO FAR, QUITE SENSIBLY, THEY HAVE NOT MENTIONED GAME UNLIKE SOME OTHERS I COULD POSSIBLY NAME.
THE BROTHERS BEATY NOW THE DAIRY FARM RUN, THEY HAD MORE SCRAP THAN STEPTOE AND SON. WE HAVE ADAM THE ORIGINAL CHEEKY CHAPPIE, A PRACTICAL JOKER WHO ALWAYS STAYS HAPPY. A NIGHTMARE FOR TOM, WHAT MIGHT ADAM DO
SO HE GOES OFF SHOOTING EVEN MORE THAN I DO. MOTHER ANN KEEPS THINGS AS CALM AS CAN BE
IF SHE NEEDS HELP SHE CALLS ELLEN PC.
THE BARBER FAMILY - HERE SINCE THE YEAR DOT IT IS NOW GEOFF’S TURN TO MANAGE THEIR PLOT.
HE HIDES BEHIND HIS GREAT WALL OF STRAW ITS CRUMBLING A BIT SO NOW WE SEE MORE
OF HIS NICE LITTLE EARNER - ALL CASH IN HAND WITH A BUMPER CROP OF WHITE CARAVANS.
FOR LAWRENCE AT PARK, LIFES A BIT OF A PAIN HE HAS TO CONTEND WITH BOTH QUARRY AND TRAIN.
I AM SURE THAT WITH A MODICUM OF TRAINING THE STATION MASTERS JOB IS HIS FOR THE TAKING.
ONE THING IS FOR SURE - HS2 WILL BE FASTER, THAN LAWRENCE’S GREAT LOVE THAT WE KNOW AS PORSCHE®!
THE MINSHULL’S FARM ALL AROUND US HERE SO WE CAN KEEP AN EYE ON THEM ALL THROUGH THE YEAR.
POOR OLD SAM - IT MUST MAKE HIM WEEP HE’LL SOON HAVE MORE HORSES THAN HE’S GOT SHEEP.
BILL IS A CHIP OFF THE OLD MANS BLOCK WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR HIS PROWESS AS A RUGBY PROP.
THE OLD BLOCK JOHN ‘S STILL AROUND TO GIVE THE ODD TIP, HE’LL BE BACK WITH A VENGEANCE NOW HE HAS A NEW HIP.
BILL JONES IS THE SENIOR -THOUGH NOT BY FAR, CRICKETER,GOLFER - A REAL SPORTING STAR.
HIS REMAINING AMBITION WHICH MAY TAKE SOME DAYS, IS TO GO ROUND A GOLF COURSE IN LESS STROKES THAN HIS AGE.
AT THE YOUGER END WE HAVE TOM LAIGHT, WHO IS GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE FARM AT EAST GATE.
SO FAR UNTAINTED BY ANY NEIGHBOURING FARMER I’M SURE HE TAKES ADVICE FROM WOODCHIP - HIS FATHER.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST,THE OLDEST ROCKER IN TOWN NIGEL’S PONY TAIL’S GONE -BUT THEN SO’S HIS CROWN
HE RUSHES ABOUT AT A TERRIFIC RATE AND FOR ALL OUR FUNCTIONS HE’S USUALLY LATE
KERI RUNS THE BUSINESS AT HOME - OR I HAVE A HUNCH THERE WOULD BE NO B AND B IT WOULD BE BED AND LUNCH
ALL IN ALL THEY ARE A PRETTY GOOD CREW, THEY WORK VERY HAR ,BUT HAVE SOME FUN TOO
AND WHAT WE ALL THINK IS REALLY GREAT IS THE AMOUNT THEY ALL CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE ON THE ESTATE.
Lord Aylesford’s 2014 HARVEST POEM
Packington and Maxstoke NEWS December 2014
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COMING MEETINGS ….
Why not join us at 7.30pm in the Undercroft at Packington Hall for one of our forthcoming meetings … new members are made very welcome. Please telephone one of the Officers (see below) if you need a lift 2014
Wednesday 10 December: Bring & Share Supper
2015
Wednesday 14 January: “A Girl Shipwrecked in the Atlantic” Georgie Hale
Wednesday 11 February: “One Girl and her Sing-along” Georgia Jacobs Wednesday 11 March: Birthday Party Contacts: President Elizabeth Sach...................01676 - 523222 Secretary Jan Wade.......................... 01676 - 523118 Treasurer Kate Beaty..........................01675 - 443623
Well, it looks like we are going to have a wet and windy winter, but that doesn't stop the fun at the Undercroft.
Our last event was a Halloween, Quiz with fish and chip supper and we certainly had some fun. Over 70 people attended and the evening was a great success. We were so pleased that everyone entered into the "spirit" of the evening and dressed up. There were "Draculas' and witches" everywhere.
Vanessa Burchell was our well deserved winner for the best ladies fancy dress.
Pete Forte was the winner for the Men's best fancy dress. He even walked the estate to find a suitable stake to represent the scythe.
Packington Estate Social Club
Talk about keeping it in the family - Jasmine Burchell won the child's best fancy dress.
Just a few of the guests that attended.
Recognise anyone?
We will be having a Christmas party on Friday 19th December so please come and bring a plate of food to share. The theme will be 'Christmas' so get out those Christmas jumpers and hats and lets have some fun.
The social club is open on the last Friday of every month so please support us.
We will be arranging lots more events and will be planning another 'Onesie' night in January and a 'family night at the dogs' in February for those who are interested.
Remember - everyone is welcome and all profits go to charity so please bring your friends and family and enjoy a night with us.
Policing UpdateThank you for calling in suspicious incidents, the travellers in their horse drawn vehicles and white transitvans were reported by Lawrence Meakin and Adam Beaty promptly, the vehicles were checked out and theydidn’t stay in the area for very long, probably due to all the attention they received – Adam you don’t usuallyget up that early...
Since the last newsletter a couple of vehicles have been broken into at the Golf Clubs and a Range Roverstolen, SITA have suffered fuel theft and also reported suspicious vehicles in the area. One premises has hadoutbuildings broken in to and the quad bike stolen was recovered in Hurley the next day.
We are actively promoting property marking, so if stolen things can easily be identified/returned and if foundon the thieves become much quicker to identify as stolen. Items can be marked overtly or covertly. If youhave a Community Event coming up let us know, those attending can bring portable items and we can markthem there and then giving appropriate advice about alternative techniques. Perhaps the Parish Meetingwould be appropriate.
Remember Christmas is coming up, ensure your home looks occupied – utilise timer switches, don’t leavepresents on display – at home or in the car.
I reiterate if you think something is suspicious then it probably is so please report all incidents, call 101 fornon emergency or 999 if appropriate - I can’t do anything about problems I know nothing about.
WPC 86 Ellen Beaty
Rural & Horsewatch Bulletin – 19 November 2014
Please be aware of the following incidents, which have occurred at farms and rural premises acrossWarwickshire and neighbouring counties over recent weeks:
Incident 192 of 13 November – AtherstoneAt some point before 3pm on 13 November, offenders open the insecure doors of a Mercedes vanparked at a farm premises in Nuneaton Road, Atherstone and stole items of gardening equipment.
Incident 181 of 17 November – ExhallAt some point over the last 2 months, offenders entered a field off Coventry Road, Exhall and stolean orange Land Mec 390 hay turner.
Incident 245 of 14 November – AnsleyBetween 11.30am and 2pm on 14 November, offenders stole a dark burgundy coloured horse box,which was secured to a Nissan vehicle and parked at a lay-by opposite Hoar Park Farm, Ansley.The box has swinging back doors, painted black mudguards, a silver chassis arm and is paintedwhite inside.
Incident 285 of 18 November – Clifton upon DunsmoreDuring the weekend of 14 to 17 November, offenders stole a caravan from the rear of outbuildingsat a farm premises in Clifton upon Dunsmore. The caravan had an internal alarm and was securedwith a hitch lock and a wheel lock.
Burglary at stables in Main Road, HALLOW, WORCESTER (near to Parkfield lane)Between 18:00 on 14/11/14 and 06:00 on 13/11/14 offenders broke into stables at a rural premisesin Hallow, Worcester and stole several gardening tools from inside. Incident number 0082S 131114
Julie Dale - Community Volunteer Co-ordinator - Warwickshire Police
Take Our 10 Minute Internet Safety ‘MOT’! As part of a national campaign to promote Internet safety, Warwickshire Trading Standards are encouraging residents to take ten minutes out of their day to give themselves an Internet safety ‘MOT’. Can you answer ‘yes’ to all these questions?
1) Am I using the latest anti-virus software? 2) Am I downloading the latest software updates? 3) Do I keep sensitive information private on insecure websites and social media? 4) Do I look for ‘https’ and the padlock sign before I enter sensitive information on a
web page? 5) Do I look at Internet reviews of online businesses before I shop with them? 6) If I have a credit card, am I using it when I make purchases over £100, to give
me extra consumer protection? 7) Am I backing up all my data? 8) Am I keeping passwords and PINs secure? 9) Do I use strong passwords that are unique for each website? 10) Do I delete unexpected emails without downloading attachments or following
links? If you have answered ‘no’ to any of these questions then you’ve failed your ‘MOT’! Take action now to keep yourself safe by visiting: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/consumeradvice
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People who live and work beneath these busy flight pathscan be extra eyes and ears to assist us in keeping flightsin and out of the airport safe.
By being vigilant and reporting anything suspicious you willbe helping to minimise the opportunity for terroristrelated incidents.
While there is no information to suggest that flights fromBirmingham Airport are particularly vulnerable, the nationalaviation threat assessment is categorised as ‘Severe’ sowe must remain alert to potential dangers. If you areregularly out and about in our patrol area (see map)and would like to join our community register, pleasephone or email your name, address, telephone number,DOB and email address to us.
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Your assistance will be much appreciated. Please state MANPADS when phoning. The Team waspreviously known as the Manpads Neighbourhood Policing Team.
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People who live and work beneath thesebusy pathways can be extra eyes and earsto assist us in keeping flights in and out ofthe airport safe.
By being vigilant and reporting anythingsuspicious to our team, you will be helpingto minimise the opportunity for terrorist-related incidents.
While there is no information to suggest thatflights from Birmingham Airport areparticularly vulnerable, the national threatassessment is categorised as ‘Severe’ so
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We will keep you up to date with anydevelopments affecting flight path security andinformation about how you can support us.
All major British airports have a communityregister. Members’ details are held on a securesystem and not passed to anyone else.
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