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STOCKTON’S NEWS keeping you informed ....
March 2020 Issue 124
Sponsored by Mr & Mrs B Tuckey, Glebe Farm
Magazine Deadline:- 15th of the month emails: Magazine Items - [email protected]
Adverts - [email protected] Web Page:- www.stocktonsnews.org.uk
Printed by:- Stockton’s News
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Join us for sporting events with BT and Sky Sports For last minute events or changes to the current planned events please see the following: Web page: http://nelsonclub.co.uk/index.html Find us on Facebook & Twitter
THE NELSON CLUB at STOCKTON Napton Road, Stockton Tel: 01926 812613
OPENING HOURS:- Sat:- 2.00pm - 1am Sun:- Noon - Midnight Mon - Thurs:- 4pm - Midnight Fri:- 3pm - 1am
13th Quiz Night ~ 8.00pm
Fun quiz in aid of Air Ambulance ~ £2.00 per person
14th Disco ~ 8.00pm onwards 21st Tess & The Durberville
2 Girls & 2 Boys playing music for everyone
BINGO Every Saturday ~ 8.00pm
QUIZ ~
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Tomlow Road, Napton, Warks Specialist nursery growing and
selling Bamboos, Grasses, Hardy Perennials, Shrubs, Alpines
Open March to November: Hours: Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year
10.00am to 4.00pm Other times by appointment.
Tel: 01926 812737 www.bridge-nursery.co.uk
Follow our brown tourist sign at Napton crossroads on the A425
Southam to Daventry Road
BJ Gascoigne Building Contractor
For all your building requirements from patios to
extensions and everything in between.
Established 27 years.
Free estimates and advice. Windmill Farmhouse, Stockton
Tel: 01926 817670 & 07956 621588
Email: [email protected]
Free Estimates
Time convenient to you
Carpet, Vinyl & Laminate Samples Available
Professional & Friendly Service
Local Reliable Tradesman
Qualified & Insured
Free Delivery - 7 Day Service
Flat Pack Assembly Service
Phone JAMIE STRINGER
on Tel: 01926 817924 Mob: 07900431644
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Stockton Post Office &
Convenience Store
New Opening Hours:- Shop: Mon-Fri 7.00am ~ 8.00pm Sat 7.00am ~ 8.00pm Sun 8.00am ~ 13.00pm Post Office Counter: Mon-Fri 9.00am ~ 5.30pm Sat 9.00am ~12.30pm Sun Closed Bank Holidays Closed
Tel: 01926 812491
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Management, Inbox Assistance, Documentation/Formal Letter Writing, Competent in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Ideally would like to work part time and / or remotely. For further information please contact Carol on 07855 831190
W. Goodwin & Sons Funeral Directors
38 Coventry Street,
Southam.
Telephone: 01926 812445
Private Chapels of Rest Monument Service Provided
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C PULLIN & SON Monumental Masons
Five generations of quality
manufacturing and service from a family
business. All aspects of monumental
Masonry Showroom at 19A High Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AW
01926 426435
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Contents
Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
County Councillor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Create and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
District Councillor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Garden Jottings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Local Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sporting Stockton . . . . . . . . . . 39
Stockton Weather Station . . . . . . . . . 29
Village Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Village Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
W.I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Regular Village Events Monday ~ Knit & Natter: Every Monday ~ 2pm - 4pm ~ Church Women’s Institute: Every 1st Monday ~ 7.30pm ~ Village Hall Parish Council Meetings: Every 3rd Monday ~ 7.15pm ~ Village Hall Tuesday ~ Create & Play: Every Tuesday ~ 9.30am - 11.00 am ~ Church Wednesday ~ Church Lunch: Every 3rd Wednesday ~ 12noon ~ Church Friday ~ Toddlersaurs: Every Friday ~10.00am -11.30am ~ Village Hall Charity Fun Quiz Night: Every 2nd Friday ~ 8.00pm ~ Nelson Club Saturday ~ Coffee Morning & Library: Every 1st Saturday ~ 10.00am ~ Village Hall Church Working Party: 2nd Saturday of the month; 10.30am – 1.00pm Whist Drive: Every 2nd Saturday ~ 7.30pm ~ Village Hall Stockton Cinema: Every last Saturday ~ 7.00pm ~ Village Hall
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March 4th Lent Lunch@ Noon ~ Church 6th World Day of Prayer ~see pg 27 7th Coffee Morning ~ 10am - 12 Noon ~Village Hall 11th Long Itchington History Group ~ see local events pg 14th Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Coat sing-a-long ~ see pg 12 Whist ~ 7.30om ~ Village Hall 16th PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ~ 7.15pm ~ Village Hall 18th Lent Lunch @ Noon ~ Church 20th Quiz & Curry Night ~ see pg 11 21st Galanos Rummage Sale ~ see Local Events pgs Massive Messy Church ~ see Local Events pgs 25th Dementia Café ~ see Local Events pgs Southam/Feldon Comm. Forum ~ see page 14 28th Stockton Cinema ~ 7.00pm ~ Village Hall 30th Galanos Easter Bingo ~ see Local Events pgs April 22nd WI Fashion Show by Wanda
DIARY DATES
VILLAGE BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday wishes go to Joe Bousfield, Courtney Fletcher , Sam Marwiejew, Megan Coats, Ruby Potter, Barley Cordner-Young, Harry Harvey, Emily Harris, Elizabeth Powell, Aisling Geraghty, Ryan Ward, John the Milk, Cass Bulyka, James Neal, Kevin Hirons, Keith Turner, Jennifer Cahoon, Paige Hirons, Jay Legg, Doob Fletcher, Luc Thornicroft, Ken Sanders, Matt Smith, Madison Smith, Kasey Smith, Lee Headland, Isaac Denness, Zachary Wilmot, Albert Cox, Les Hawker, Lee Wall, Jim Howard, Imogen Jeff, Alexander Spark, Amaia Richards, Orla Stubbins, William Hinojosa, Cole Barford, Josh Tolley, Leanne Rudge, Gina Rudge and special wishes to Mick Childs.
If you would like birthdays/anniversary included/removed please contact magazine. Tel: 01926 813730/812887 or email before 15th of month
Refuse & Recycling 13th & 27th - Grey Lid Bin 6th & 20th - Blue Lid Bin & Green Bin
Missed Bins Tel: 01789 260616 Mobile Library
13th Stockton Church 1.30-1.45pm
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VILLAGE MATTERS To have your news included please
Contact by email - [email protected] or by telephone Marion 812887 or Wendy 813730
Yearsmind Tony Tiff
VE DAY CELEBRATIONS A meeting took place in the village hall on 16 February to discuss what could be done in the village to celebrate VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 8th May 2020. The Nelson Club have organised a dinner dance with a live swing band and period costume on the evening of 8th May - tickets will be on sale separately for this. The Village Hall are organising a lunch for older people at lunch time on 8th May in the hall with a slide show of old village photos and a singsong— booking will be necessary. A Street Party for children will be organised at the football club for the afternoon of 8th May with an traditional tea of sandwiches, jelly, cakes, etc and traditional games after - booking will be necessary. Other ideas being considered are ringing the church bells at 3pm on 8th May and a church service on Sunday 10th May. The working group will meet again in March so look out for more details then.
* Please note the centre pages are a pull out with useful information and who’s who pages as they will no longer be included every month.
Congratulations to George and Valerie Biddle who will be celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 12th March
I would like to thank very much Mrs. Karla Wright and her friend (who were passing at the time) and also Linda, for all their help and kindness when I fell. They were absolutely marvellous. Thank you so much. Amy Spraggett (& Mick)
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Stockton Football Club New Under 7s Team - School Year 2
We are hoping to start a new Stockton Under 7’s team to compete in the Coventry and Warwickshire league next season - Under 8’s. The aim would be to deliver: - Junior football coaching and development - Open to Boys and Girls - Summer coaching sessions - Junior league football It would also be great to hear from any parents or friends who might wish to join this new venture. Anyone holding an FA Coaching certificate or who would go for the FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate would be massively helpful. We are looking for keen young football players who might benefit from a more advanced approach to the game -- but still fun! In the first instance please get in touch to chat Rick:- E.mail: [email protected] Or Tom:- Mob No. 07958794180 Stockton Football Club
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Lent lunches Everyone is welcome to join us for soup and puddings/cheese on Wednesdays during Lent from 12 noon until the soup runs out! These are social occasions, with no need to book and no charge, although there will be an opportunity to make a donation to chosen charities.
4th March in Stockton Church 11th March at Napton Village Hall 18th March in Stockton Church 25th March at Napton Village Hall 1st April in Stockton Church
Can you help?
Have you any old photographs of the V.E. Day Celebrations held in Stockton
8th May 1945? Does any one have a photo of The Victory Hut?
Please get in touch with editors, thank you.
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Southam Poppy Appeal 2019
At last we have been able to bank the 2019 Poppy Appeal money and I would like to say congratulations to Southam
and the surrounding villages. The total for the 2019 appeal so far is £12279.25 A special Thank You goes out to all those who gave up their time to collect and support the Poppy Appeal again this year and to all those who had a Poppy Box at their business or school In April this year The Hub, a new community space, will be open at Galanos House. This is a great example of where the Poppy Appeal money is spent locally. The Hub will be open to everyone, so I hope you will all come and visit once it is open Jo-Anne Wilson, Manager Galanos House
Knit and Natter
We have been meeting for a several years now. It started with a few people. We began to make poppies. This really got everyone making poppies. It felt that the whole village got involved. People were bringing them every Monday, even if they were not staying. After that we began to make Nativity figures, one set for the church and one for the school. At times we had about 30 people. This has decreased lately and it would be great to welcome more people. Not everyone knits or does cro-chet, it can be any craft. Playing Rummicub is a lovely game and very popular with the non crafters. We have made blankets and baby clothes for refugees in Coventry. Teddy bears for the Buddy bag scheme run by Rotary for the Emergency Services. Sometimes we even knit or crochet for ourselves. The really nice thing is that we enjoy each others company. We help each other where we can. At the moment we are making items such as scarves, hats, blankets, teddies for the new shop at Galanos House. This will bring them an income to help their residents. We meet every Monday from 2 till 4 pm
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SOUTHAM/FELDON COMMUNITY FORUM Wednesday 25th March, 2020
Southam Primary School, St James Road, Southam CV47 0QB
Police surgery 6.30pm, Community Forum starts at 7.00pm
Community Forums give YOU the opportunity to raise issues of local concern and keep you up to date with what is happening in YOUR community
If you have a specific concern or problem then come along to the drop-in
surgery at 6.30pm where you will can speak informally to officers from your local Police Teams, Councillors and Officers from Warwickshire County and
Stratford-on-Avon District Councils. Join us for a cup of tea
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION INCLUDE:-
Update from your local SNT Severn Trent Funding for communities Police and Crime Commissioner - updates HS2 update
PLUS Help set the Police Priorities for the next 3 months by attending the
forum
If you would like to suggest an issue for a future Community Forum meeting, or find out more, please contact Amanda Wilson-Patterson on 07780 995817 or email [email protected]
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/southamforum www.facebook.com/Stratford-Communities
https://twitter.com/Warkscommunity
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STOCKTON PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS www.stockton.warwickshire.sch.uk Tel: 01926 812483 Head - Mrs. Ann Bedgood
Taken from Newsletter dated 14th February (Edited) Georgia Toay who was a Junior Female Champion with the Bouncers Skipping Club, London was our skipping coach today. She also won a bronze medal in the pairs double dutch speed relay at the European Rope Skipping Championships. Everyone has enjoyed their skipping workshops—it was lovely to see some of the Willow and Beech children practising their skills on the playground at lunch time. Oak and Maple had their sessions in the afternoon and many of them were surprised at how much hard work it is to skip well, it’s a fun, healthy and creative way to get exercise. Thank you to Skipping Workshops for coming in to work with us today, and to the PTA for funding the day. We will be putting our new skills to good use for Sport Relief after half term, as we have a whole school skipathon planned to raise money!
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STOCKTON PARISH COUNCIL Meetings held every 3rd Monday in Village Hall 7.15pm.
Full copies of approved minutes available from Clerk to Parish Council Mr. W.J. Robinson Tel: 01926 814094 or
website .www.stockton-warks-pc.gov.uk
NOTES OF FEBRUARY 2020 MEETING These are informal notes only, for a full record please refer to the approved minutes on our website. Planning Matters: Scout field - A planning application for building self-build homes on the Scout field is held up because Stratford District Council have not finalised their Site Allocations Plan (SAP) or Built Up Area Boundary (BUAB) The parish council will write to the Head of Planning and the Chief Executive to urge them to get these documents approved urgently. The Crown Inn: representatives of the owner tabled plans for demolishing the barn and replacing with rented apartments and a small business unit. A planning application will be submitted in the next few weeks. Land behind Laurels Farm: the application to build three houses on this site was rejected by Stratford Planning Committee despite it being recommended for approval by the planning officer. The parish council objected on the ground of over-development of the site, its overbearing nature and the hazardous entrance next to the footpath to the playing field. Stockton House: 2 applications for removal of a dead pine tree and dead elm tree covered by tree protection orders have been approved. Stratford Green Bin Charge: Stratford Council are proposing to levy a charge of £40 for each green garden waste bin effective from 1st June. Our District Councillor, Louis Adam, has submitted a motion to delay this date because locally there has been insufficient consultation over the effect on the civic amenity site at Stockton. Warwickshire County Council: Council Tax Increase: this is likely to be 3.99% made up of a general rate increase of 1.9% and a special rate increase of 2% for adult care services. Average speed cameras - the council are proposing to instal average speed cameras at sites in the county with high accident levels Villager of the Year: the deadline for nominations has now passed and three nominations have been received - Ashley Leeman, Gary Coles and James Neal. There will be more details at the next parish council meeting when a decision on the winner will be made. Village facilities: the locked post at the entrance to the playing field footpath has been broken and Mick Childs will see if it can be repaired. Jaguar Land Rover staff take part in community activity days and have offered to take on projects in the village. Painting play equipment at the playing field and painting the school railings were suggested. Community forum: the next forum will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 25th March at Southam Primary School.
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Next meeting: 7.15 pm on Monday 16th March in the village hall. Howard Collerson (Chairman) I am typing this whilst watching Storm Dennis out of my window, definitely not a day to be outside. I would like to pass on my thanks to all the public/emergency services who keep Warwickshire moving and safe at times like these. On Feb 18th, WCC will set its budget for 2020/21, with its share of the Council
Tax likely to increase by 1.99% for most services plus another 2.00% for Adult Social Care, a total of 3.99%. Like most authorities, WCC's Finances face many challenges. It should be noted that approximately 80% of its budget goes on Children and Adult Social Care, Education, SEND, School Transport and Fire & Rescue. My areas e.g Fire & Rescue, Flooding, Community & Road Safety will be receiving above inflation increases to improve safety in Warwickshire. There will be a trial of average speed cameras in Warwickshire, these cameras have had a dramatic effect on accidents in the London Road, Coventry for example. You may be aware WCC has declared a climate emergency and a Task & Finish Group has formulated a series of actions. Evidence shows that across areas of WCC's , direct emissions a 53% reduction of carbon emissions has been achieved by 2013/14 & 2018/19. In addition WCC is purchasing green electricity for all corporate buildings, reducing emissions further (to a total reduction of 82%). Obviously there is still much more to be done. WCC's impacts have been categorised into 3 main areas - buildings & energy, travel & transport : resources. Some impacts are due to fossil fuels being used for WCC assets (heating buildings & fuelling fleet), some impacts from contracts WCC let, staff travelling for work and to work, as well as delivery of WCC's purchases to its properties. Having established mechanisms for monitoring and reducing the Council's own emissions, WCC will be able to support partners and Warwickshire businesses and communities to reduce their own impact. (I can give you have more details of some of the initiatives if you email me at [email protected]). This is something WCC cannot achieve on its own. Finally, I continue to deal with speeding, streetlighting, pot holes, overgrown paths,road safety, signage, flooding, trading standards, school places, flooding and many other issues which keep me busy. Hopefully it will dry up soon.
News From Your Warwickshire County Councillor for Southam, Stockton & Napton
Andy Crump email [email protected]
Mobile: 07771335273
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Best wishes Andy Myself and some other Councillors are challenging the Green Bin Charge by proposing a 6 month delay it its implementation to be able to determine how central government plans to address funding waste collection and for a more extensive consultation to be carried out, including with the County Council who manage Stockton Recycling Centre. I am hopeful that this will ultimately allow for the charge to be scrapped but this will be decided at future full council meetings.
The planning application in the village for three houses on Becks Lane was refused following myself and the Parish Council speaking at the planning committee meeting. This was on the basis of over development of the village based on current housing numbers and the scheme being deemed out of keeping with the village. I hope for this to form a good precedent allowing local communities to have more say over prospective permissions in the future. I have asked Jeremy Wright MP to speak with the Secretary of State for transport regarding the lack of an independent enforcement body to hold HS2 Ltd. to account during construction. I have had support for this from other local Councillors. The Dallas Burston Polo Club parkrun being set up by local residents should be up and going in the Spring and I'm glad to say that SDC were able to support this with a grant on the basis that it is a good community scheme, encouraging accessible activity; please keep an eye out for details form the organisers. Feel Free to get in touch. Kind Regards, Cllr Louis Adam
From your Stratford District Councillor Louis Adam
Email: [email protected] Tel: 07971 342940
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Stockton church
Methodist and Anglicans in unity
The Bridges Group of Parishes www.thebridgesgroup.org.uk Rev. Gillian Roberts Tel: 01926815831 email: [email protected]
Associate Ministers Rev. Carol Newborn Tel: 02476 503707 email: [email protected]
Rev Celia Parks Tel: 07842 151387 email: [email protected]
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The Bridges Group of Parishes Notice of Annual Parochial Church Meetings for 2020
These meetings are: for the election of representatives of the laity to the PCC for the appointment of Sidesmen and the Independent Examiner for the consideration of:
a report on changes in the electoral roll since the last APCM a report of the proceedings of the PCC and activities of the parish; the Financial Statements of the PCC for the year ending 31st December
2019, having been independently examined; a report on the fabric, goods and ornaments of the church; a report in relation to safeguarding; a report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod;
and other matters of parochial or general Church interest. Only those persons whose name appear on the church electoral roll of the parish are entitled to vote at the APCM. Each APCM will be preceded by the Annual Vestry meeting for the election of churchwardens. Anyone whose name appears on the church electoral roll of the parish or the register of local government electors may vote. Each APCM will be followed by the first meeting of the newly elected PCC.
Parish
Date Time Venue
Wormleighton Thursday 26th March 7.30pm Estate House
Napton Sunday 5th April 11.45am In Church
Priors Marston Wed 22nd April 7.30pm* In Church
* With coffee & puddings available from 7.00pm
Stockton Sunday 26th April 11.30am In Church
L. Shuckburgh Tuesday 28th April 7.00pm In Church
Priors Hardwick
Monday 11th May 7.00pm Pingle House
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Wheelchair Short-term Loan:- Stockton Church - 815831
Stockton Household Waste Recycling Centre 1st Oct ~ 31st March :- Sat & Sun 8.30am - 4.15pm Mon 9.30am - 3.15pm 1st April ~ 30th Sept:- Sat & Sun 8.30am - 5.45pm Mon 9.30am 3.15pm
Closed Bank Holidays
Mobile Library Stockton Church 1.30-1.45pm For further information, ring Mobile Library enquiries on 01926 851031
or visit the Mobile Library on-line at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mobilelibraries.
ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE Southam Delivery Office, Southfield Road, Southam CV47 0FF
Tel: 03457 740 740 Opening Times: Mon - Fri ~ 7.30am - 1.00pm Sat 7.30am - 10.15am
Last collection times may vary and can be as early as 30 mins before closing time
Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday of month
Lions Furniture Sales 2nd Saturday of the month
8.30am - 11.30am Behind Southam Co-op
Southam Pharmacy Tel: 812287 Opening Hours:- Mon - Fri ~ 8.30am - 6.15pm
Sat 9am - 5.00pm Closed:- Sundays Closed Bank Holidays:-April 10th & 13th, May 8th & 25th, Aug 31st
Dec 25th & 28th
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Telephone Numbers and Website
Main switchboard telephone number for Warwickshire Police: 01926 415000 Southam SNT email: [email protected] N.H.S. 111 Warwick Hospital 01926 495321 Stowe Drive Surgery 01926 815842 St. Wulfstan Surgery 01926810939 Stratford District Council : 01789 267575 Home Choice Plus 01789 260861 Warwickshire County Council: 01926 410410 Citizens Advice Bureau: Southam Outreach Advice Service ~ Friday’s 9.00 - 12 Noon @ Grange Hall, Coventry Rd., Southam, CV47 1QA Electricity - 105 - Reporting loss of supply Gas - 0800 111 999 - Reporting smell of Gas Water and Sewerage - 0800 783 4444 County Councillor:- Andy Crump Tel: 815745, email [email protected]
District Councillor:- Louis Adam 07971 342940 [email protected] Member of Parliament for Kenilworth and Southam District - Jeremy Wright www.jeremywrightmp.co.uk email: [email protected] Constituency Office:- Wilton House, Southbank Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1LA Tel: 01926 853650 Fax: 01926 854615 or House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
101 can be used for
Reporting a crime that has happened
Providing information about a crime
Asking for information and advice
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Southam Library and One Stop Shop Tithe Place , High St , Southam, CV47 0HB
Opening Times:- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri ~ 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sat ~ 9.30am - 12.30pm Wed & Sun ~ Closed all day Southam Library information Tel:0300 555 8171 Lines are open ~
Monday to Friday: 08.00 – 6.30pm Saturday: 09.00 – 1.00pm
What we offer
Books, talking books, large print, newspapers and magazines, books on prescription collection, computers with printing and scanning, fax, photocopier, WiFi, local studies and family history service and more Children’s and young adult groups and activities Rhyme Time – 0-2 year olds Tuesdays 11:00 – 11:30 Term time only Story Stomp – 2-4 year olds Fridays 11:00 – 11:30 Term time only Chatterbooks - 8 - 11yrs Third Tuesday on the month 15.45 - 16.45 Code Club - 9 - 11yrs ~ Mondays 16.00 - 17.00 Lego Club - Tuesdays 15.30 - 16.30 - Drop in Other groups and activities Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet drop-in help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Thursdays 13:00 – 14.00 & 14.15 - 15.15 Drop in no need to book Warwickshire Direct services here
Disabled parking permit (blue badge) Concessionary travel passes Report street lighting faults You can talk one to a customer service advisor in Stratford-upon-Avon, using a Customer Access Terminal. Each terminal is equipped with scanners and webcams. The scanner allows you to easily show documents to an advisor and the webcams allow you to interact face to face for a more personal service.
Warwickshire Police Services
Call into the library where staff can put you in touch with police to: report a crime or anti-social behaviour, report lost or found property etc. access the police website using the free to use public computers or call 01926 415 000 for online and telephone services.
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WHO’S WHO Parish Council Chairman Howard Collerson 813181 Clerk Robbie Robinson 814094 Councillors David Crane John Emberton 814267 Helen Kittendorf 815376 Chris Millidge 812991 Terry Warner 813424 Wendy Rumsey 813730 District Councillor Louis Adam 07971 342940 County Councillor Andy Crump 815745 Member of Parliament Jeremy Wright 01926 853650 St. Michaels Priest in Charge Rev. Gillian Roberts 815831 Rev. Carol Newborn 02476 503707 Rev. Celia Parkes 07842 151387 Administrator Susan Holloway 812383 Church Warden Wendy Turner 812694 Church Flowers Wendy Turner 812694 Village Hall Bookings Helen Kittendorf 815376 Stockton School Head Teacher Mrs. Ann Bedgood 812483 Stepping Stones Jo Harvey 813789 Toddlersaurs Jo Harvey 811120 Group Scout Leader Jo Brough 07568 653158 Explorers David Brough 07545 333630 Scouts Andy Bryers 07988 739589 Cubs Matt Wright 07748 366614 Beavers Jo Brough 07568 653158 Women’s Institute President Sue Gill 460278 Secretary Joan Ford 810220 Football Rick Musson 813018 Football Club House Luke Cole 07710 864192
Magazine Editorial Team Wendy Rumsey 813730 Marion Stringer 812887 Advertising Editor Helen Kittendorf 815376 Magazine Treasurer Steve Kittendorf 815376
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Using our imagination! I have just been away for a short training course on using our imagination. Obviously this was within the context of church life – how we could approach our mission and ministry more imaginatively and creatively. But it seems to me that some of the learning could apply to our lives in general. Imagination helps us use space more creatively. Imagination helps us see ourselves, others, the world and God in a different way. Marcel Proust said “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” On the course, we looked at how we could develop our imagination through nature and the outdoors, through art, poetry, music and story-telling. Imagination is about awakening a song deep within us and bringing it to life. How often do we spend time to allow something to happen within us – to receive what is already there? We should always live within our own identity – know ourselves for who we are – but also recognise the opportunity for re-figuration / re-vision, to explore new possibilities of being and doing. Pay attention, take an interest in what is going on around us. Let it help us discover more of ourselves. Look for the spark! I love the words from the hymn “Amazing grace”: “I once was lost but now am found; was blind but now I see”. Let’s use our imagination to help us see – more of ourselves, of the world, of God. God bless, Gillian
Letter from Rev. Gillian Roberts
Dates for March 2020 2nd March Knit & Natter, 2pm – 4pm Stockton Church Joint Treasurers, 7.30pm 4th March Lent Lunch 12noon 9th March Knit & Natter, 2pm – 4pm Stockton Church 16th March Knit & Natter, 2pm – 4pm Stockton Church 18th March Lent Lunch 12 noon 21st March Massive Messy Church, 11am 23th March Knit & Natter, 2pm-4pm Stockton Church Joint Wardens, 7.30pm 30th March Knit & Natter, 2pm-4pm Stockton Church
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Programme for Children and Youth The Lighthouse Club: Years 3-5 @ Napton Village Hall from 6.15 – 7.30pm Friday: 13th & 27th March Contact Julia Boby 01926 811476 ConneXions: Year 6+ @ Napton Village Hall from 6.15 – 7.30pm Friday: 13th & 27th March Contact Julia Boby 01926 811476 Explorer Club: Years 3-6 @ St Leonard’s, Priors Marston from 3.15 - 4.30pm Fridays13th & 27th March Contact Suzanne Derbyshire 01926 817921 Pathfinders: Years 7-9 @ St Leonard’s, Priors Marston from 7.00pm – 8.15pm Thurs: 12th & 26th MarchContact Suzanne Derbyshire 01926 817921 Create & Play: pre-school ages @ Stockton Church from 9.30-11.00am Tuesdays Contact Deborah Dutton 01926 819016
Mid-week programme for Adults - Home Bible Study Groups The following groups meet for Bible study and fellowship. If you would like to join, please contact the Vicar or a Group leader: Every Wednesday at 8.00pm at Stockton Gillian [01926 815831] 1st & 3rd Thursday at 2.30pm at Stockton Jan [01926 817991] Every Thursday at 8.00pm - location varies Julia [01926 811476] Every Tuesday (except 1st) at 7.30pm at Napton Angie [01926 812225]
Choir / Music / Singing Groups Napton music & singing group contact: Sue English [07891 043007]
Parish enquiries For initial enquiries about baptisms, weddings, funerals and graveyard matters etc, please contact Susan, our Group Administrator on 01926 812383 or email: [email protected]. Please note that Susan works part-time but she will get back to you as quickly as she can.
Knit & Natter Tea and chat while knitting (or learning new skills) every Monday at 2.00pm in Stockton Church
The Bridges group NOTICE BOARD
LOWER SHUCKBURGH, NAPTON , STOCKTON
Priors Marston, Priors Hardwick & Wormleighton
Create and Play in the Church Tuesday - Term Time Only - 9.30 til 11.00am
Contact: email: [email protected] Tel: 01926 819016 All sessions suitable for all under-fives, including babies who can find things to
discover, hold and investigate, all parents and carers welcome.
3rd March Junk Modelling 10th Make a bag 17th Sand and Wood 24th Painting 31st Think Easter
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2020
FRIDAY 6th MARCH10.30am
The Church of St John the Baptist,
Lower Shuckburgh THEME
Rise! Take your mat and walk
A service of hymns and readings
With time for reflection, relating to the theme,
followed by refreshments.
These services, which take place world wide every year on the first Friday in
March, are organised by Christian women from around the world. Each one lasts about an hour.
The first service begins as the sun rises over Samoa and ends some 38 hours lat-er, back in the Pacific, as the sun sets over American Samoa.
This year’s service has been prepared by Christian women of Zimbabwe.
It includes interesting information about the history, geography and way of life in Zimbabwe.
Previously named ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’, These services are definitely NOT for women alone. People from all six parishes in The Bridges Group
will be taking part, and Everyone is very warmly invited to attend.
More information can be found at http://www.worlddayof prayer.net
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Garden Jottings from Bridge Nursery - your local Hardy Plant Specialists
Christine Dakin, Bridge Nursery Tel:01926 812737 Tomlow Road, Napton. www.bridge-nursery.co.uk
¼ mile from Crossroads Garage – look for our Tourist Sign
MARCH
In the past we have had polytunnel covers ripped by strong winds so when I saw the forecast for storm Ciara my anxiety levels were high. There is little we can do to prevent damage and although I know worrying is futile it's not easy to feel relaxed at such a time. When the wind was at its worst on the Sunday I tried to keep busy at home with loud music on but kept imagining the clear up which would need doing if the tunnels were wrecked. We were lucky this time with no tears or rips but now I'm dreading storm Dennis which is forecast for this weekend. We had been drying out but once again it's too wet to go in the garden. If it gets better there will be quite a lot of catching up to do with the jobs....... Cut back any perennials which you haven't already done. Prune dogwoods, a third of the old stems down to the ground. Prune roses Sow hardy annuals (bought from Higgledy Garden online) If your sweet peas are growing well then pinch out the tips to encourage stronger plants. Sow parsnips, broad beans, peas and spring onions. Plant onions and shallots. Divide large clumps of snowdrops into smaller clumps and spread around the garden. Christine Dakin, Bridge Nursery
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JANUARY 2020 HEADLINES - Not really winter was it ?
In January the average minimum temperature was 3.3 deg. C, one and a half degrees above the average (1.7 deg.). The lowest temperature was -2.5 deg. C on the 19th. The average maximum temperature was 7.5 deg.C. just above the average (7.1 deg.C). The highest temperature was 11.2 deg. C on the 14th. Rainfall this month was 54.5 mm, just under half of the average (60 mm). The wettest day was the 9th with 12 mm. It rained on 16 days. Sunshine was slightly below average with 8% less. The wind blew mostly from the south-west and south (23 days). Trivia of the month - With the wind blowing mostly from the south and south-west it has been very mild and only five January months have been warmer since 1892, the latest being 2008. With only four air frosts in January 2020 we have to go back to 1983 to record fewer air frosts.
STOCKTON’S WEATHER STATION
Sue opened the meeting and she and Joan took us through the notices and forthcoming events after we sang “Jerusalem”. Sue welcomed our two visitors and we are happy to say they have decided to join us. Sue informed us that the WI is now a charitable organisation and reminded us of the Annual Federation Meeting in March at the Dallas Burston Polo Club. She mentioned a forthcoming Plastics Day on 18th February and also the Produce Show at Bearley in August saying that Joan has the classes information for interested members. We did particularly well at the last WI produce show held at Napton only missing winning on combined points by an extremely narrow margin. Joan mentioned the various forthcoming trips and told us that Liz is now a WI Climate Ambassador giving information on recycling etc. She said that the 2020 Appeal is for old spectacles and could we bring our old glasses to the March meeting or to the Annual Federation Meeting if attending. There was information for an appeal for knitting and details of Napton Art Group on 11 - 12th April at the village hall. Joan asked us for ideas for the V E Day anniversary weekend on 8 - 10th May. These will be put forward at a meeting to
WOMENS INSTITUTE Meeting 7.30pm at Village Hall first Monday each Month
President:- Sue Gill Tel: 01926 460278 Secretary: Joan Ford Tel: 01926 810220
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be held in February. She asked for names of the people who wanted to receive the Corunna News. The Treasure Hunt is to be held in Southam this year and details were available of forthcoming shows Crazy for You and Chicago for those interested. Sheila was happy to tell us that the Fashion Show is scheduled for April 22nd at the village hall so SAVE THE DATE LADIES! This is open to everyone, not just the WI. She requested volunteers for 8 models. More information is to follow in the next edition of Stockton’s News. Sally has organised the next ladies lunch at the Crown so we look forward to that. Wendy explained about the green hearts some of us have made at craft club to spread awareness of climate change and she had displayed these on an aluminium foil constructed branch and very pretty they looked too. Afterwards these were gifted to other members and some may find their way to the local MP. She told us that some of our future makes are Easter chicks, corn dollies as well as the WI Banner we are all working on. If you don’t wish to do specific projects you can bring your own sewing, in fact Sally and I were decorating our plain T shirts with buttons and trim today. Wendy told us about Grandborough farmer’s market on the last Thursday of the month in the church and in fact a large group, car sharing, went particularly enjoying the tea and cakes. Sue took us through the Resolutions which were to be voted nationally and which were to become our future campaigns. Joan then introduced the speaker Anthony Poulton-Smith whose talk was History of the Joke. He had written 78 books on various subjects and told us about ancient jokes both verbal and in basic pictures. He said that humour has changed enormously throughout the generations and we have to say that most of his jokes barely raised a chuckle. He did say though that toilet humour never changes! Sue thanked the speaker telling her own joke, one of our favourites from Dad’s Army where the captured German U-boat captain asked for names of the soldiers who had captured him and Captain Mannering or Corporal Jones said “don’t tell him Pike”. We have heard it hundreds of times but still brought the best
laughter! We then played Consequences, we hadn’t played it for years. I wonder who remembers it. Val won the raffle and Wendy the competition for the winter foliage arrangement. Our next meeting will be Monday 2nd March at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall when we will be hearing about the Ifakara Bakery Project. The competition is 3 homemade cupcakes.
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This year is flying by fast and we find ourselves looking forward to our third film to be shown on Saturday March 28th. “Once upon a time in Hollywood” visits 1969 Los Angeles where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton and his long-time stunt double Cliff Booth make their way around an industry they hardly recognise anymore. Starring Leonardo Dicpario, Al Pacino and Brad Pitt. We have been asked to explain how the Stockton Cinema Film Nights work so here is a brief account of how we work with Live and Local based in Warwick. To show any DVD to an invited audience you need a licence. This costs money and Live and Local arrange all the licences, the DVD, the poster and ticket format, information on film choice and equipment if required. When we set up the Film Nights approximately one year ago we did our research going to other villages’ film nights to see how they operate and how they made the evening work. We got ideas one example was having the tables and chairs rather than just rows of chairs with nowhere to put a drink and snacks. We then looked at the equipment other villages in the scheme either owned or borrowed from Live and Local. It soon became apparent that most had purchased their own equipment and as you know this is the route we have recently taken too. About 6 weeks before the month in question a choice of 6 to 8 films is sent out to all the villages on the rota. The films are then sent onto our village hall trustees for a decision on which film they would like to be screened. When all the votes are in our favourite it sent back to Live and Local. When all the votes are in the two top films are sent out for the final choice to be made. This is again voted on and we request our top film to be sent out to us. The licence and all the other paperwork is sorted by Live and Local and when we receive the poster and ticket template, these are printed up and displayed throughout the village and tickets distributed for sale. We have in the past decided that we didn’t like any of the film choices and requested a particular film to screen. The licence was obtained and we showed that film which was a success. Live and Local send out an invoice after the screening and this is calculated on tickets sales. At Stockton Village Hall we pride ourselves on keeping the ticket price as low as possible because this is a service we want to make accessible to all villagers. We may make a very small profit if we have a full house and we do make a small profit on the refreshments too. We are sure you will all agree the whole evening is very reasonable at £3 per ticket if purchased before the night. The trustees put in an enormous effort to maintain the high standard our film night’s offer. Some duties include collecting heavy equipment from other villages, posting DVD’s, printing posters and tickets, selling the tickets and putting up posters. Then on the day in question, several members are at the hall
STOCKTON VILLAGE HALL Chair/Secretary - Wendy Burrows Tel:714425 Treasurer - Val Legg Tel: 814640
Bookings - Helen Kittendorf Tel: 815376 [email protected] Village Hall Charges:- Children’s Parties £25 Hourly Rate £7.50p
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LOCAL EVENTS Events and News from Our Neighbouring Villages
setting up hours before to make sure everything runs smoothly. And of course when the guests arrive the Trustees are there making coffee, serving refreshments, putting out tables, running the film, even putting out the lights is an art and making the decision when to have the interval, well that is a real talent. And of course someone has to introduce the film, do the emergency exit bits, the thank you’ at the end and don’t forget the door prize in the interval. After the film there is the clearing up to do, washing up, tables to wipe down and store away, refreshments to be packed and the list goes on. We hope this gives you an insight into what we do, how we do it and why. We really do enjoy putting on the film nights and look forward to seeing you in March. VH Trustees
ADVANCE NOTICE COME AND SING THE EASTER STORY
THE CHURCH OF ST MARY PRIORS HARDWICK
SUNDAY 19th APRIL 2020 AT 5.00PM
We shall hear readings to cover the whole Easter Event and include well-known Easter hymns and also some new Easter hymns using traditional
Christmas tunes - (Just to emphasise the link!) f you enjoyed the Christmas Carol Service – this is just the event for you!
Long Itchington History Group Meeting at Community Centre 7.30pm
Www.longitchingtonhistory.org.uk
Wednesday 11thMarch Historic Buildings of Leamington Spa
By Mick Jeffs
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SATURDAY, 21st March 2020
As it is nearly Mothering Sunday,
we will think about Mothers in the Bible
The Grange Hall, Coventry Road, Southam 11.00am – 1.00pm
Ideal for Young families
Picnic lunch
Admission Free provided
Massive Messy Church
Full details of from Rev Gillian Roberts: tel: 01926 815831
email: [email protected]
NAPTON ART GROUP EASTER EXHIBITION 2020
Napton Art Group
are holding their ever-popular Easter Exhibition on
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April
at Napton Village Hall (CV47 8LS)
from 10 am until 5 pm.
On display and for sale will be over 150 paintings and also cards, and
craft exhibits. There will also be our usual range of delicious
refreshments, a raffle and tombola. The entry charge is £1 for adults and
there is no charge for children.
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Southam’s French Street Market – Sunday 5th April Southam will once again be hosting the ever-popular French Street Market
on Sunday April 5th between 10am and 4pm. The traders who visit us annually are mostly based in Normandy and travel across the Channel to bring us a fantastic range of tempting French food and produce to try. ‘France At Home’ have been organising these events for more than 25 years, and together with volunteers from Southam First they will transform Southam’s High Street into a French-style market. Freshly baked bread, croissants, cakes, biscuits and crêpes are things that the French do really well, and there will be a wonderful variety and style of baking to tempt you. Savoury street food, tartiflette, delicious cheeses, olives from Provence, cooked meats, paté and saucisson, will all be there to persuade you to try something a little different from your traditional Sunday lunch. Beautiful French patisserie, tarts, cakes and pastries will make your teatime special too! There will be hand-made crafts, toys, games, baskets, leather bags and purses, fashions and accessories, vintage music and many more French-themed products that are not normally available on the High Street. Southam’s main High Street will be closed to all vehicles, so everyone can enjoy the market in a safe, traffic-free environment. With plenty of free parking, this is a family-friendly event and the organisers are hoping to attract both residents and visitors from around the district to enjoy a very special market day in Southam.
Rosemary Winnall will give an illustrated talk entitled ‘Hidden Places, Secret Lives’ at 7:30pm, Monday 16th March
at the Graham Adams Centre, St James Rd., Southam.
All are welcome. Non-members £3.50 (includes refreshments).
Further information: thesouthamgardeningclub.blogspot.co.uk or tel 01926 813986 or 815086.
Southam Gardening Club thesouthamgardeningclub.blogspot.co.uk
Tel: 01926 813986 or 815086.
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GALANOS HOUSE, SOUTHAM Banbury Road, Southam,CV47 2BL
Telephone : 01926 812185 For Service people past and present and their families
Southam Dementia Café
At Galanos House
Meeting the last Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm:
Come and join us at our dementia café support group, where people with dementia and their carers can meet in a safe and welcoming environment. The café is open to everyone and is a
great opportunity to meet others and share experiences. There will be volunteers on hand to offer support and practical advice.
Next Meetings 25th March
SATURDAY 21st MARCH 2020
AT 2.30PM DONATIONS NEEDED
PLEASE HAND IN AT RECEPTION WEEK BEFORE
EASTER
MONDAY 30th MARCH EYES DOWN 7.30pm
LOTS OF PRIZE ALL WELCOME BAR OPEN & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
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Stockton’s Archives
WORLD WAR II DEAD - DENIS WALL Service no. 237265 Royal Navy.
Able Seaman Denis Wall was born 16 September 1922 at Harbury, the son of Ernest Edward Wall and Hilda Margery (nee Marlow). The family originally lived in George Street but Ernest was one of those men who went on strike at the cement works and were thrown out of their houses by George Blyth, the manager. They then lived in an ex-army wooden nissen hut, called The Bungalow, at the rear of the The Crown pub. The family comprised of Geoffrey, Edward (called Bill), Mavis (now Mrs. Montgomery and living in Long Itchington), Gerald and Pete (living in Worthing). Geoffrey was among the first soldiers who went into Belsen concentration camp when it was liberated. Able Seaman Wall was lost at sea on 4 March 1942 whilst serving on HMS Anking off Java. HMS Anking was a depot ship that was part of a convoy sailing out of Singapore accompanied by the tanker Francol, a minesweeper MMS-51 and escorted by the Australian sloop HMAS Yarra. They may have been evacuating people during the fall of Singapore to the Japanese. The convoy was making for Fremantle in Australia. It ran into a formidable group of Japanese cruisers Atago, Takao and Maya accompanied by four destroyers. The Yarra’s captain laid down a smokescreen and ordered the other boats to scatter while he held off the Japanese warships. Unfortunately the three other ships were all pursued and sunk, as was the Yarra. The Anking was torpedoed by a Japanese cruiser at 6.30 am and sank in 10 minutes with the loss of 1 officer and 25 ratings. 57 survivors were picked up later that day by a Dutch vessel, The Tawali. Denis’s name is recorded on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial at Southsea (panel 65, column 1) and he is also commemorated on the gravestone of a relative, Leonard Hodges, in Stockton churchyard.
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Taken from 2003 copy of Stockton News Let’s have Water and Houses 19th March 1938 Stockton’s annual parish meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. S.J. Way (Chairman, Parish Council) presiding. The chairman referred to the death during the year of the Clerk (Mr. Arnold Taylor), and the Chairman (Rev. A.M. Pryde) leaving the district. On the question of the water supply, he said the Council had always striven for a good and adequate supply, but with no great success, and were beginning to think that they were the Cinderella of the rural district. “We cannot find a slipper, but we have the boot. I refer to the recent circular issued by the Rural District Council asking for the opinion of householders. At the moment we do not know the result of this, but we are sure that many have signed the Rugby scheme who would not, had the circumstances been different. Whatever the result, the Council intends to press for an adequate and pure supply of water from a source which is under supervision. We were elected to represent the parish and we intend to do so.” (applause) Their neighbours, Long Itchington, had tap water and their ashes removed weekly and other services, and what was reasonable for Long Itchington was equally desirable at Stockton. It was reported that there were eleven applications for a cottage in the village, and the opinion was expressed that Stockton required 30 houses to meet the situation. The Clerk was instructed to write to the R.D.C. on the matter. It was pointed out that the electric light contract terminated at the end of the year, when new arrangements will be made. Mrs Irene Harkins found this cutting in a wartime copy of the Leamington Courier. Stockton Water Supply:- The annual par ish meeting was held at the Council School on Monday, when the question of water was discussed, many instances of shortage in the village being ventilated. A parishioner reported that at the Greaves Cottages (about a mile from the village), after a two months’ dry spell, all the drinking water wells ran dry. Other property-holders by whom the new water supply to Southam passes are still having to cart water from the village. The Chairman read a copy of the letter received from the Ministry of Health. His reply was based on a report received from Southam R.D.C., and intimated that until Stockton was included in the water scheme no hopes could be extended of alleviation. Parish Council:- At the annual meeting of the Par ish Council there were present Messrs. S.J. Way, G. Wilks, C.T. Lee, H. Taylor, and S. Warner, with Mr. James Lickorish (Clerk). Mr. Way was again elected Chairman and Mr. Wilks Vice-Chairman. The Chairman expressed his pleasure at seeing the Clerk now back at his duties after his long illness, and the Council moved a vote of thanks to Mr. H. Taylor, who had carried out the duties of Clerk to the Council during the last 18 months. Complaints were received about the high hedge at the top of Mount Pleasant, and it was decided to write Mr. Weeks to have it attended
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SENIORS Lots going on so far in the second half of the season, loosing a few players due to mums to be and long term injuries mean some reshuffling of players. But all teams are still holding there own. A Team are still on top of there Division 1 with only a handful of matches left. E Team also going extremely well sitting 4th but have 2 games in hand, win these and they go top. SAT 18th January 2020 A TEAM Stockton 48. Leamington ‘C’ 34 B TEAM Bulkington ‘C’ 43. Stockton 36 C TEAM Stockton 27. Leamington ‘E’ 38 D TEAM Synergy ‘C’ 55. Stockton 27 E TEAM Stockton 45. Cherry Bombs ‘B’ 29 SAT 25th January 2020 A TEAM Stockton 32. C&NW ‘A 50 B TEAM Stockton 33. C&NW ‘B 61 C TEAM Henley ‘D 53. Stockton 42 D TEAM Henley ‘E’ 41. Stockton 52 SUN 2nd Feb 2020 C TEAM Alvis ‘B’ 50. Stockton 32 TUES 4th Feb 2020 E TEAM Stockton 41. Godiva ‘D’ 19 SAT 8th Feb 2020 A TEAM Stockton 35. Copeswood ‘D’ 49 B TEAM Jets 46. Stockton 33 C TEAM Stockton 36. Godiva ‘B 30 D TEAM Ernesford ‘D’ 30. Stockton 42 SAT 15th Feb 2020 A TEAM Hinckley ‘A’ 30. Stockton 37 B TEAM Stockton 23. JLR ‘A’ 18 D TEAM Stockton 22. Ambleside ‘F’ 27 E TEAM Hinckley ‘E 18 Stockton E31
SPORTING STOCKTON
STOCKTON LADIES & JUNIOR NETBALL Reports from Jean Sanders
to. The Clerk was also instructed to write the Railway Company regarding the condition of the road over the railway bridge near Greaves Cottages.
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Chairman – Richard Rushton Administrator – John Emberton 01926 814267 Club Captain – Rich Powell 07957848075 www.stocktonpetanqueclub.org.uk
JUNIORS Tues 21st January 2020 U/16s ‘B’ 10. U/16s ‘A 16 Sun 26th January 2020 u/13s Harbury 18. Stockton 17 U/14s Stockton 27. Synergy 09 u/16s Alvis ‘B 30. Stockton ‘B’ 14 U/16s Leamington 54. Stockton‘A 15 Sun 2nd February 2020 U/13s Ambleside ‘A’ 32. Stockton 09 U/14s Stockton 06 Ambleside ‘B 37 U/16s Highway ‘B’ 16. Stockton ‘B 16
The annual players meeting of Stockton Pétanque Club took place on 1st Febru-ary, at which Becky Rushton was awarded the title of 2019 Member of the Year for all of the hard work she has put into supporting the Pétanque Section, but more importantly the day to day running of our parent, the Stockton Football and Cricket Club. Sarah Jerger was awarded Player of the Year for the second year running, in recognition of her victories in the Summer League and the Annual Singles League.
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Magazine Policy Deadline for articles 15th of the month and can only be accepted if in the form of a typed/written copy to Stockton’s News Editorial Team or email [email protected]. The Editorial Team 1.) Reserve the right to withhold or shorten items as views expressed are not necessarily those of the Editorial Team. 2.) Contributors can request that their names be withheld but the team cannot accept anonymous items for publication. 3.) Reserve the right to edit each edition of the magazine to be put on the Web. 4.) No Liability will be accepted for loss or damage caused by error or omission from advertisements or content. 5.) Income is aimed at covering all costs generated by the production/circulation of Stockton’s News. 6.) Any surplus funds will be distributed within the Parish of Stockton. Village groups are invited to apply for funds to the betterment of our community. Copy of Magazine Guide Lines reinstated from the 1980’s Parish Mag 8.) We will try to print anything that wont land us up in court 9.) We do not endorse ALL the views expressed. 10.) We don’t judge between those in dispute. 11.) We want to provide news, views, opinions and reports. We do not want to be unfair, biased, censorious or condemnatory. Airing a view is an opinion but a continual airing of that view and/or it’s opposite becomes an argument.
Well done to both of them. The meeting was followed by the February 1st Melee which attracted 12 players. After three rounds 2 of our guest players were unbeaten with Vicky Lloyd having a better points (+22) difference and winning over 2nd place Rachael Kelly.(+17) Perry Stevens is leading the 2019/20 Winter League with 68 points, closely fol-lowed by Sarah Jerger Richard Rushton is ahead in the 2020 Singles league with 4 wins. Our next melee will be on Saturday 7th March commencing 1.00pm, and is open to anyone who would like to join us. We will provide the boules and tuition on the rules of the game. Our next melee will be on Saturday 7th March commencing 1.00pm, and is open to anyone who would like to join us. We will provide the boules and tuition on the rules of the game.
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Stockton Sports Teams from Yesteryear
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This team are from the U/14s squad. Left to Right Sophie, Scarlett,
Amelia Br, Hannah, Amelia Bl, Emily, Millie and Holly
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Stockton Cinema Presents @ the VILLAGE HALL
Saturday 28 March, 7:00pm
Tickets £3 in advance from the Village Shop or from Helen at The Limes, Church Street – Tel: 815376.
£4 at the door.
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