MEARS ASHBY & HARDWICK MAGAZINE 'VILLAGE LIFE
The Mears Ashby and Hardwick Magazine, 'Village Life', is run on a voluntary basis to ensure that all members of the community are aware of events, activities, news and services regarding Mears Ashby and Hardwick; to provide a means for the promotion of village clubs and societies to increase popularity and participation; to create a closer community by allowing people to share their stories, ideas and concerns; to facilitate interaction between villagers and those involved in the magazine, to create a stronger and more sustainable community; to act as a focal point for the community in partnership with other relevant organisations to further the recommendations of the Parish Plan; and to bring benefit to both villages in appropriate ways.
We are very grateful to the many people who contribute articles and time to Village Life and encourage you to send us your letters, articles, comments, photos, etc. We are also interested in news of births, marriages and deaths of anyone connected to our villages that may not have been recorded by the Parish— photos of weddings are especially welcome!
Please email contributions to the Editor or Sub-Editor.
Editor: Robert Barnes robert@drumcreative.co.uk
1 Wellingborough Road, Mears Ashby
+44 796 76 44 796
Sub Editor: Vicky Smith victoriasmith2006@yahoo.com
18 Bakehouse Lane, Mears Ashby
01604 812239
Village Life comes out once every two months and costs just £3.00 for a year's subscription. The magazine can be ordered from:
Bill Walker (Treasurer, Village Life) bill@gd-services.co.uk
6 Wellingborough Road, Mears Ashby
01604 810630
07718 585561
To see the Constitution click here
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Northampton Association for the Blind
Your local charity for sight loss will have their mobile
unit in your community shortly. Come on board for information and support, plus “try & buy” specialist aids and gadgets that can help.
Wellingborough Town Centre - Outside Halifax and Nat West
Thursday August 26th
10am - 1.00pm
For further information and support
call the Community Team on
01604 719193
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Temporary Road Closure - A4500 Main Road Earls Barton and Wellingborough Road Ecton /Billing
The order will commence on 2nd August 2010 and will be restricted for 2 days
off peak only for safety during surface dressing works.
To see the map of the area click here
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Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten - Boughton House, Northamptonshire on Saturday 4th September.
Walk Ten’ is a 10km walk which keeps within the walls of the park and takes in the stunning views of the house and grounds, including the canalised river and mount, which has been restored to its original inspiring condition. This twilight stroll gives walkers exclusive access to Boughton after dusk, where they will enjoy an evening of music and entertainment with friends and family. We are encouraging all participants to raise sponsorship in support of our nurses in the community. Marie Curie Nurses work across the UK; from remote Scottish islands through to villages, towns and our biggest cities. They’re there for patients and carers at what can be the most stressful and exhausting time of their lives. Our service is always free to patients and their families. Walk Ten is a new event for us and we are hoping the Northamptonshire event will raise £50,000; funding a further 2,500 hours of nursing care in the local community. Walk Ten also provides us with a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of our nursing service and your support in promoting our event would be incredibly valuable in helping us achieve this. Further information on the event can be found by visiting www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten or please contact our Northamptonshire Fundraising Team on 01604 442311.
To see the poster click here
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Summer Holiday Sporting Opportunities
Wellingborough Council are again organising fun sporting opportunities for children duringthe summer holidays after the scheme again proved extremely popular last year and was a great success.
Sport will be at the front of the minds of many children at the moment with the Football
World cup approaching, the Ashes Cricket and the continuation of the countdown to
England hosting the Olympic Games.
Courses taught by qualified coaches, run in July, August and September and include Football, Cricket, Athletics, Badminton, Table Tennis, Judo, Archery and Basketball for a range of ages from 5 to 18. For more information, contact Quintin Allen, Sports Development, on 01933 231823 QDAllen@wellingborough.gov.uk
A detailed notice of the events can be found on the village notice board
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Cycle4Cynthia Sunday 26th September 2010
5,25,50 mile routes starting from 9am at the Saints Rugby Ground, Northampton
Book early and pay less - Adults £10, Children £5, Families £25
For details see attached notice click here
or go to www.cycle4cynthia.co.uk for entry and sponsorship forms