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Lovely WeatherAt Village CarnivalWell it was in 2014! This year, true to form, the sun forgot to visit EarlsBarton on Carnival Day and the rain fell steadily. Well done therefore toNina and Sam (pictured below) and all the helpers for carrying onregardless and also to all the droves of people who turned out and made itsuch a good day. The Barton spirit certainly shone through.

The village has been alive over the past two weeks with a whole range ofevents taking place as part of the Festival Fortnight. It seems to go fromstrength to strength year on year. I’m sure that the committee is alreadythinking about 2016 and I’m sure, that as ever, they would welcome freshideas and additional support.

Two forthcoming events to pencil in on the calendar are the Earls BartonGiant Yard Sale on 18th July from 10.00 a.m. onwards and the EarlsBarton Village Show on Saturday 12th September. You can find furtherdetails about the Village Show in the centre of this month’s magazine.

Elsewhere in the July edition of Barton Today you can read about theBarton Peakers, who have just successfully completed the Three PeaksChallenge. There is also an article about local Beaver leader MarilynMarks, who received a much deserved award for over thirty years’ serviceto the scouting movement. If you’ve missed him, Dear Eric is back withsome very timely advice about summer holidays.

Lastly, a bit of a plug for the Junior Youth Club. They provide a brilliantservice to our 7 to 11 year olds with a membership of over 100 youngpeople. They are looking for a replacement leader to run the club. This is apaid post, funded by the Parish Council. If you are interested, take a lookat the advert later in the magazine.

Let’s hope that summer finally arrives and stays with us. If you’re goingaway, enjoy your holiday and don’t forget to pack a copy of Barton Todayfor that photo opportunity.

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Periwinkle Crafts1-3pm

Slimming WorldOld Silver Band Club5.30pm & 7.30pm

Knit & Knatter GroupThe Library4.00pm - 6.00pm

Meat Raffle atThe Old SilverBand ClubInfo Pg 11

Walking Footballat the Tennis &Bowls Club7.30pm start

Rhymetime withinEarls Barton Library

Wellie Walkat the Library2.15pm start

Meat Raffle andSunday lunch raffleand Bingo andHigher and lower atThe Old Silver BandClub Info Pg 11

Sunday Bingo &Meat Raffle from1pm at the WorkingMens Club

Morris DancingSilver Band 8pm

Periwinkle Crafts1-3pm 7-9pm

Monday (fortnightly)Chatter-tots Stay &Play St Johns Hall

EB Junior Youth Club6.30-8pm

Hokey Cokey1.30pm -3.00pmterm time onlyAll Saints Church Hall

Street DancingSilver Band 6-8pm

Periwinkle Crafts1-3pm 7-9pm

Starfruit Theatre GroupBaptist Church7.15pm - 9.00pm

ScrabbleThe Library2pm - 4pm

What’s on in July 2015

Thursday ClubThe MethodistChurch Hall 2-4pm

Bell Ringers PracticeThe All Saints 7-9pm

Youth Club 7.30pm -9.30pm age 12-16

Jog Group atThe Grange 6pm

Yoga - St. JohnsAmbulance Hall 6.30pm

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Steak Night atThe Old SwanInfo Pg 27

Fish Night atThe Old SwanInfo Pg 27

Big Bingo Night atThe Old SilverBand ClubInfo Pg 20

Pied PiperPre-SchoolFun Day Info Pg 27

Organ ConcertInfo Pg 42

Barker Shoe Salestarts Info Pg 34

Women’s BreakfastInfo Pg 25

Live Artist atThe Old SilverBand ClubInfo Pg 20

White NurseriesCar Boot Sale

Baby MassageInfo Pg 32

Cocktail & BuffetNight at The Old SwanInfo Pg 27

WI Meeting Info Pg 9

Zumba at The OldSilver Band Club6.45-8pm


Summer FolkEvening & BarbequeInfo Pg 16

Fairtrade Cafe &Book Sale Info Pg 6

SummerleysLiving SeasInfo Pg 43


Parish CouncilMeeting 7.15pm

Taste & SeeInfo Pg 37



Mothers UnionCake StallInfo Pg 25


Intro to SolidsInfo Pg 32



Children’s DiscoInfo Pg 44

The Great Yard Saleall around the village!Info Pg 25

Flore CharityDog ShowInfo Pg 20

White NurseriesCar Boot Sale

Live Artist at The OldSilver Band ClubInfo Pg 20

Cocktail & BuffetNight at The Old SwanInfo Pg 27

Trefoil Guild MeetingInfo Pg 6



Coffee MorningInfo Pg 16

Dementia CharityEvent at The GrangeInfo Pg 13

Bowls ClubQuiz NightInfo Pg 8


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The Show Must Go On.....And It DidThe sun was shining on the Friday. The sun was shining on the Sunday. But, Sod’s Law, onthe Saturday the rain arrived and refused to go away. However, in true British spirit, the goodpeople of Earls Barton were not going to let a little bit of the wet stuff deter them and thecrowds came out in force to support the Annual Carnival. Despite the weather it was asuccessful day and much fun was had by all.

The t shirts worn on the day by Nina and Sam with the word ‘RETIRED’ emblazoned acrossthe front, made it clear that this really was going to be their last time of organising this greatevent. The dynamic duo have to be thanked for all the hard work and occasional heartachethey have endured over the years. They have done a wonderful job and deserve a peacefuland happy retirement. They will be taking many colourful memories with them.

Nina has penned a few words below about her very last Annual Carnival.“Well, it came, it went....it rained! But In true Barton style, yousupported it brilliantly! Huge thanks to everyone that made the day whatit was. Amy, Lily and Daisy looked beautiful as the Carnival Queen andPrincesses. It was brilliant to get Plonks Peddlers back. Thanks guys foryour hard work in getting the bikes ready. To all the marshals thatmanned the streets. Thank-you! Special thanks must be said to;

Maria for manning the rec, Bill Boorman for being an excellent compere,Kerry at Delikuts for beautiful hair for the Queen and Princesses, thestunning flowers on the Queen’s float from Charlotte Davies, Katy Lloydand family for storing the Queen’s float and AES for pulling the float eachyear.

Despite the weather, the arena events carried on regardless. DexterityDance danced brilliantly, not easy on wet grass! Pacesetters dog displayshowed us what they could do, even with a couple of dogs not likingthe rain! Village Viibz always seem to dance in the rain, so carried onlike true professionals!

The procession winners were as follows;Class 1, Single entrants; 1st Evie Hobbs - Say Yes to the Dress,

2nd Thomas Hayward - Cat in the Hat, 3rd Lody Eales – Maleficent.

Class 2, Couples; 1st Sheldon and Sienna Matthews - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Class 4, Group under 10; 1st Superheroes - Chantelle Wesby, 2nd NC TLC Charity – Mice.

Class 5, Group over 10; 1st Pied Piper Preschool - Lego Men, 2nd Saxon Preschool- Firefighters, 3rd 2nd EB Brownies – Mermaids.

Class 6, Vehicles; 1st EB Youth Club - Matilda

Well done to all who entered. You make the procession what it is.Brilliant effort every time!

As many of you are aware both myself and Sam are retiring from runningthe Carnival. I have been on the committee for approximately 12 yearsand with just us two of us running and organising, it's hard work! Weare both sad to go but feel we have done our bit and would like to justcome and watch it like everyone else! If anyone would like to join thecommittee or feel they could help please contact me. I will obviouslyhelp with any new committee members and show you the ropes. It isan extremely rewarding job so please don't let this village tradition end.We are all busy but with a few new helpers things would be good.

Once again, thank you for all the support that the village has given tothe Carnival. It really wouldn't happen without your support, whateverthe weather!”

Nina and Sam X

If you have any queries contact details are: 01604 810668,[email protected]

The villagers of Earls Barton are indebted to you Nina and Sam. Is theresuch a thing as the Freedom of the Village?

More photos of the Carnival and the Festival will follow in next monthsissue.

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On Holiday with NCTLCNCTLC Trust the children’s cancer charity based in Earls Barton report on their activities duringMay.

One of the principal benefits NCTLC provide for the families they support is the opportunityfor a respite break at the charity’s caravan in Crowhurst, East Sussex. Close to the town ofBattle the caravan is located on a site with facilities for the whole family and there are manyinteresting places to visit in the area.

Throughout the summer many families who have a child affected by cancer will be providedwith a holiday free of charge. Over the recent bank holiday week the caravan was used by theMarston family. Billie her husband Nick and the children Alicia, Dylan and Violet had agreat time and wrote to thank the charity, ‘we were extremely grateful for the holidaywhich gave us time together as a family. Violet has been recovering well this year andthis has certainly helped us all after a difficult few months’

The charity is very fortunate to have a number of fund raisers who regularly help toprovide the finances that enable NCTLC to work with the families who need theirsupport. The Birch family have supported the Trust for the past 7 years. Geraldine worksas family Liaison Officer for NCTLC and each year her family organise a golf event inmemory of son Corporal Marc Birch who was tragically killed on active service inAfghanistan.

This year the event was held at Kingsthorpe Golf Club with over 170 golfers taking part.As a result the NCTLC will receive a donation of over £1500, along with two othercharities, from the £4500 raised on the day. This will be a great help with their activitiesthis year. Geraldine was delighted with the support the family received. ‘ we wereblessed with an awesome tribute to Marc with several fly pasts by an American WorldWar 2 Dakota aeroplane; also for the first time in our history our 1st Lady Golfer, mydaughter, Laura who’s ambition has been to learn how to play so that she could pay herown tribute to her brother’. The charity are extremely grateful to the Birch family and allthe golfers who took part.

NCTLC continue their busy yearbringing in new people to take theiractivities forward with the intentionof providing more support to thefamilies dealing with cancer in theNorthamptonshire area. They areimplementing advice received fromthe Charities Commission that willenable the charity to take itsactivities to a new level in the future.

Currently NCTLC are looking for avolunteer to tend to their Children’sGarden (Allotment) in the village.

If you would like to find out moreabout any of the events or theopportunities to volunteer please callthe office on 01064 811026 or [email protected].

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Zaytoun has just celebrated 10 years of Fair Trade withPalestinian Farmers! Zaytoun is a UK Community InterestCompany selling fairly traded produce, most of which isharvested and prepared by hand.

We’ve been stocking Zaytoun products for a while now andthey are 1 of our favourite producers as their products are sodelicious…you may have already tried their award-winningolive oil which is now available in 2 sizes and great for dippingwith bread and adding some ‘Za’atar’ a tasty mix of herbs &toasted sesame.

Zaytoun have been adding other products to their range whichare selling fast and the newest is ‘smoky freekeh’, a younggreen wheat which has been toasted and cracked, and it canbe added to soups or better still cooked into deliciousrecipes.

So at our next coffee morning on July 11th so we thought we’dcelebrate Zaytoun’s 10th birthday by having a few Zaytounproducts made into delicious recipes for you to try, and plentyof recipe cards and ideas to inspire you and take away. We willof course still cater for those with a sweet tooth by providingdelicious homemade cakes. Hope you can join us!

Warm Freekeh, Fig, Feta &Caramelised Onion Salad• 2 red onions, finely sliced

• 2 tbsp sunflower oil

• 250g/ 9 oz cleaned, whole grain green wheat freekeh,

• 100g/3 1/2 oz dried figs, chopped

• 100g feta cheese, crumbled

• Pinch of allspice

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp verjus

• Coriander, parsley or mint, to garnish

1. Place a heavy-based frying pan on medium heat, add oiland fry onions till golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined withpaper towel and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, add the freekeh to a pot, cover with plenty ofwater (about 600 ml/2fl oz/ 2 1/2 cups water seasoned withsalt), cover and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduceheat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the freekehis cooked to your liking. If the freekeh is too wet, drain excesswater and season with allspice and more salt if required. Mixin olive oil and verjus and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste.Freekeh will drink a lot of olive oil; the more the creamier.

3. Once the freekeh is cooked, assemble on small individualdishes with the freekeh as a base and top with figs,caramelized onions, feta cheese and garnish withherb of choice. Serve as part of canapes or if you’dlike to serve it in a big bowl as a side, then mix theingredients together excluding the feta (itdisintegrates easily). Once thesalad is mixed, top with the feta andgarnish with herb ofchoice.


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Trefoil GuildOn May 28th the Earls Barton Trefoil Guild hosted the CountyTrefoil Guild Annual Meeting and Social evening at The Grange,Earls Barton.

This was a very successful event with a large representation ofTrefoil members attending.

We thank the Community Union for Life for their hospitality.

June saw some of our members visiting Coton Manor Gardens forour gardening inspirations.

Our July meeting is on July 23rd with an afternoon visit to thegarden of one of our members; Mrs Janet Perkins, 57 StationRoad. Thank you Janet, we do hope the weather is kind.

August is our holiday month, we shall be back in circulation inSeptember. Happy Holidays.

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Marilyn MarksWe are delighted to inform you that Marilyn Marks, our BeaverLeader was selected by Wellingborough District Scout Council toreceive a prestigious Scouting award.

With over 30 years as a Beaver leader in the village, Marilyn waschosen to receive the coveted ‘Silver Acorn’ award fordistinguished service.

The medal was presented at a special awards ceremony by theHigh Sheriff of Northamptonshire also attended by the DeputyLord Lieutenant and Regional and County Scout Commissioners.

The evening included a buffet and entertainment where Marilynwas joined by her family, Group Scout Leader Nigel Colemanand fellow Beaver Leaders Sid Lucas, Pete Collett and Ellie Doak.

Her achievement was also recognised nationally as she wasinvited to attend a special St George’s Day parade at WindsorCastle where she was greeted by Bear Grylls, Chief Scout.

There were also members ofthe Royal familypresent onthe day.

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So for all the dire weather forecasts for the weekend of 30th and 31st May, it wasn't too horrendous for the 5th Festival of Transport,at Whites Nurseries. Saturday was lovely and we had our best attendance for exhibits and public, of a Saturday. The field lookedgreat, and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves.

Sunday? Well we had a damp morning and one sharp shower early afternoon and though numbers were well down, we had hardysouls who turned out and so it was better than we had expected. The traders stayed open and although we were unable to hold all thering parades due to the damp ground, we had a good number go in for the Grand Cavalcade at 3.30.

Overall we had a lot of positive comments and people saying' we'll be back next year' which is one of the best forms of thank you'sfor all the hard work put in by the committee and helpers throughout the year, as well as at the event.

Another highlight was Mick being the 'treasure' in Radio Northampton's Saturday morning Treasure Hunt show, with Helen Blabygetting it with seconds to spare - well done those who helped solve the clues!

The 4th Fire and Rescue Show was also a success, with a large array of fire appliances. The demonstrations they put on were wellattended too. The Earls Barton and county appliances were also called out, to attend real incidents which thankfully were sortedquickly.

So we now have the debrief and accounts to do, and look to next year. A big thankyou to all who supported us; our sponsorsAutohome and Diamond Coaches, exhibitors, traders, advertisers and of course the public, without all of whom the show couldn'thappen. So watch this space for more news.

Mick and Hazel Higham

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Earls BartonBowls Club

Quiz NightSaturday 25th July

Teams of 4, £10.00 per head includinga fish & chip supper 7 for 7.30pm start

Tickets from Janet 01604 811269


Over 35 stalls,sellingvintage finds andunique handmadeitems all under oneroof. This is yourchance to pick upa one off piece ata bargain price.See you there!

10.00am till 4.00pmSaturday 25th July 2015

The Methodist ChurchBroad Street, Earls Barton, NN6 0ND

Don’t forget to pop into our shop next door!

Tel: 01604 812231 E: [email protected]

Dates for your diary: Vintage Craft Artisan Fair, Stables at Holdenby 10.30am - 3pm 5th & 19th JulyMy Little Vintage Fair, Methodist Church also on 21st November

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The Women’s InstituteCentenary Year 2015Jenny Flower writes…It's great to knowthat, a hundred years after the W.I. reachedthe U.K. from Canada in 1915, that it is stillgoing strong. At the beginning the mainfocus of the W.I. was to encourage countrywomen to get involved in growing and preserving food for a nation at war.This was important during the Second World War also. But around this coreaim has developed a movement which encourages women to involvethemselves in many far-reaching and diverse activities. The earliest writtenrecords of a W.I. in Earls Barton are from 1922, but it is believed that therewas a group here as early as 1917.

In 1922 all the ladies were referred to as Mrs. This or Miss That, no Christiannames, and the records report on a feisty group of women very activelyinvolved in the life of the village, with sub-committees organising a range ofdifferent events. We are fortunate in Earls Barton to have two W.I. groups,both of which are flourishing. Earls Barton W.I. is a group which meets in theafternoon, and Earls Barton Millennium W.I. meets in the evening. EarlsBarton W.I. has had a busy time this year.

As well as our monthly meetings which usually involve an interesting speakerand then time to socialise with friends over a cup of tea, we have had outingsto Wicksteed Park (at Christmas), to The Castle to see "South Pacific", a boattrip on the canal at Stoke Bruerne and a visit to Cottesbrooke Hall. We arealso planning a visit to Wellingborough Museum later this year, and thenagain to Wicksteed Park as we had such a good time last year. We also haveregular "Lunches Out" at local eating venues.

We have taken part in the County Skittles Tournament for a number of yearsnow, and the group of a dozen or so very enthusiastic players practiseregularly at the Working Men's Club. This year, for the first time, WE WON!!Earls Barton W.I. are now the Northamptonshire County Women's Institutechampions. The final was held at the Working Men's Club where a pleasingnumber of supporters came to see our ladies beat Hunsbury Hill decisively 43-27. Sue Kendall, the County Chairman, was there to present each of the fiveplayers with a plaque. The cup will be presented at the County AnnualGeneral Meeting in October. Congratulations go to the players, Jean Miller,Helen Murfitt, Jill Sewell and Pat Watts who were very ably led by captainPam McDonald whose enthusiasm and hard work have been an inspiration tothe group. Thanks also go to David Brawn at the Working Men's Club for hishelp and advice.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 8th July at 1.30pm at All Saints ParishChurch Hall. Our speaker - Peter Gout will be giving a talk entitled "River Nene - A Journey in Pictures and Words". Visitors most welcome. For further information contact the Secretary JennyFlower on 01604 810316.

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Preachers in July 2015 at theMethodist Church are:

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Jonathan writes...The excitement of a visit to the seaside has always remainedwith me over the years, and now that summer has arrived, ourfamily will be heading off for a bit of sea air. Nothing unusual inthat you may think, but I can remember my grandmother tellingme that a trip to the seaside was considered a real luxury whenshe was little and she very rarely left the village, let alone thecounty.

Now, of course, many of us will be taking our holiday trips withinthis country, and many will be cruising or flying off to places allover the world. Going away brings its usual headaches - makingsure we have packed everything that we are likely to need,checking that passports are up to date, bookingaccommodation, servicing the car, booking taxis, changingmoney if going abroad, and all those other things that have tobe done.

We are very fortunate if we remember everything, and there isoften something that we leave behind.

Hopefully the memories we bring back far outweigh the hassleof preparing for the getaway.

What will we bring back from our holidays? Let me make somesuggestions:-

1. Lovely memories of places visited, places that mean so muchto us and that you love to revisit. Discovering new gems ofbeauty, and finding sea creatures that really excite the children and grandchildren.

2. Enjoying valuable time with family and friends, walking along the sea shore, building models in the sand, sharing picnics in the sea air, and playing all those beach games of cricket, beach volleyball, soccer and bowls.

3. For a good many people they will look back with gratitude to people who have loved and cared for them in B&Bs, guest houses and hotels. Folk who have gone the extra mile in making sure that every need has been taken care of.

4. Thankfulness for refreshment in body, mind and spirit, and appreciation of places of special interest.

Whether we are able to get away or not, may the fact that welive in a lovely community surrounded by fine countryside be ablessing to us all. Being thankful, home or away, brings its ownblessing, peace of mind being one of them.

Jesus spent much of His ministry in the countryside and by theseaside with his disciples, and the crowds that followed knewthe value of being in the fresh air, listening to the Lord of life,who taught much wisdom through the beauty of nature.

If you have visited the delightful little village of Clovelly on theNorth Devon coast, you may well have seen a copy of theClovelly Fishermen’s prayer, and I share it with you now:-

Almighty and all merciful Father, who rulest heaven and earth and sea and all deep places;

At whose word the storm wind ariseth, and again at Thy word the great calm;

Receive into Thy protection Thy servants the fishermen, in their honest calling;

That through calm or storm they may come in with safety;

For the sake of Him who rules the waves, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

God Bless and be with you all, Jonathan

5th July Sam Taylor12th July Rev Nigel Bibbings - Holy Communion19th July Rachael Newman26th July Valerie Anslow


Kilimanjaro ChallengeCharlotte Brookes writes…I'm a student at the University ofNorthampton, studying Human Bioscience. Last September Ifinally decided to start university after being so adamant it wasn'tfor me, but my life changing choices didn't stop there. I also signedup to a challenge of a life time to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania!!I have decided to push myself to the limits climbing the 5,895metre mountain with a group of fellow students in September. Ourmotivation is knowing that we are climbing the mountain for agreat cause, Childreach International. We have teamed up with thecharity to fundraise money for them by being sponsored for theenduring mountain climb. Childreach International is a child rightscharity and have helped millions of children across the globe. Theirmost recent campaign focusing on preventing child trafficking inNepal following the devastating earthquakes #TaughtNotTrafficked.

I have also organised a family disco at the Working Men’s Club inEarls Barton to raise money on 17th July, 5.30-7.30pm. Tickets are£1 per person. If you would like to purchase tickets please contactme on 07717577389 or [email protected].

If you would like to sponsor me, no matter how small or large,every single penny helps! My fundraising page ishttps://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/charlottebrookes2

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I greatly appreciate the support I have received so far! If you haveany questions feel free to contact me.

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The Barton Peakers with their copy of B2Daywhile doing the Three Peak Challenge.

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July 2015 Services at All Saints

There is a 9.30am Holy Communion serviceevery Wednesday in the Lady Chapel

Miranda Hayes writes…Summer is here, or at least I hope it will be by thetime you read this! As I sit at my desk well into the month, flaming Junehas so far been something of a damp, cold squib, but who knows what therest of the month will be like.

Whatever the summer brings, though, I hope that everyone has a chanceto enjoy a change of pace, and find time for reading the Bible, for prayerand reflection. The weeks after Trinity Sunday can be understood as anopportunity to deepen the roots of our faith so that we may flourish andbear the fruits of the Spirit; the green of the altar frontal etc. can representthis growing time. So do take time to reflect on your journey of faith overthe coming weeks, and perhaps begin by asking yourself three questions:

1. Does prayer undergird all that you are, and all that you do?

2. Are you nourished by God’s Word?

3. Do you feel empowered by his Spirit?

As we think of journeys of faith and where they may lead, I’m delighted tosay that we will be privileged to share in a crucial stage of one particulardisciple’s journey, when Rev Greg Shaw joins us at the end of the summer.On 6th September, Bishop John Flack will be with us at our 9.30am ParishCommunion service, when he will licence Greg as Curate here at AllSaints. Greg has already undertaken the major part of his training in theYardley Hastings Benefice, and is likely to be here for a year in order tocomplete this.

Greg is a Self-Supporting Minister, and works full-time in secularemployment; he and his family will not be living in the village, but in theirown home in Northampton. Whilst this inevitably means that the time heis able to offer here will be limited, there will be much for us to learn fromhim and he from us - and I’m confident, that by God’s grace, it will bewonderfully fruitful for us all!

In the meantime, may you have a wonderfully enlivening and restorativesummer.

Garden PartyTea/coffee, cakes and scones,

Bric-a-brac and craft stallsIn aid of children’s homes in Kathmandu

(Last year’s event raised over £400)

Friday 7th August 201511 Harrowick Lane, Earls Barton

between 2.00pm and 6.00pmEveryone welcome!

Note: No 8.30am BCP Communion Service in JulyTogether@11 breaks up for the summer on 19th July

1st July 3.00pm Holy Communion for the less mobileWednesday (Hall)

5th July 9.30am Parish CommunionTrinity 5 11.00am Together@11

6.00pm Evensong

12th July NO 8.30am Holy CommunionTrinity 6 9.30am Parish Communion

11.00am All Age & Parade Service

19th June 9.30am Parish Communion Trinity 7 11.00am Together@11 with Holy Communion

6.00pm Evensong

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Lyn White writes…I was reminded recently that rabbits were oncefarmed in the U.K., with warrens covering vast tracts of land andgenerally fenced or walled in for the protection of crops. No doubtthey are still farmed, but on a much smaller scale and in a controlledenvironment. In 1859, rabbits were introduced here by an unwaryVictorian landowner. Shooters and trappers couldn’t cope and by1890 they were seen not only throughout the eastern states, but allthe way to W.A., moving at 80 miles a year and estimated to be 10billion by 1920. For the protection of pastoral lands in W.A. the firstrabbit-proof fence was erected along the entire western length ofthe continent between 1901-7, measuring 1,138 miles, although itseems some made their waythrough during construction. Twomore fences were added, onemeasuring 724 miles and extendingfrom the first fence to the southerncoast, and a third from there to thewest coast, a distance of 160 miles.Myxomatosis was introduced in1950 but proved unsuccessful inarid areas due to the absence ofmosquitoes and fleas, which carrythe virus. With genetic immunity,today only 40% of the rabbitpopulation is susceptible to this andCalicivirus, introduced later.Previously they were trapped in thewild, and some of my earliestmemories include that of mymother serving behind the counterof the ‘York Rabbit Supply’ in centralPerth. ‘Rabbit-ohs’, carrying racksof carcasses were a familiar sightaround the city during the GreatDepression. These days the sale ofharvested wild stock is illegal, withrabbits farmed under strictconditions and a niche market.Unrestricted in rural areas though,they are again a huge problem, withour unique environment alreadyconstantly under pressure from thegluttonous demands of industry andtraffic.

In the 1870s a method for the production of felt made from rabbitpelts led to the iconic Australian hat industry, ‘Akubra’, Aboriginal for‘head covering’, with many of the WWI and WWII slouch hats wornby the Anzacs also made of rabbit fur. When annual production roseto 200,000 and trapping and shooting became less common, peltswere scarce and a European market was sought. At present Akubraremains an Australian industry, with the by-product from Australianfarmed rabbits providing 50% of the material. Together with the‘Driza-Bone’ oilskin coat, originally made from linseed oil on cottonand designed for wearing on sailing ships, but now in a non-flammable formula, it represents the iconic image of rural Australiadepicted in the film ‘The Man from Snowy River’.

Here, the Burrowing Bettong, or Boodie Rat (centre), common untilthe mid-20th century, was the only native mammal that actuallyburrowed. Also similar is the bandicoot, represented by twelvespecies, two of which are extinct and the rest endangered, eachadapted to quite different terrains from north to south of thecontinent. This includes the Rabbit-eared Bandicoot, known alsoas a Bilby or Dalgyte. In the lower south-west the species isrepresented by the Southern Brown Bandicoot, or Quenda (top),which now exists only in natural bush in which foxes have beeneliminated, such as monitored or fenced nature reserves, and wherethey do not have to compete with rabbits. As with all native species,both fauna and flora, loss of habitat lessens opportunities for escapefrom predators and the diversification of their species - habitat whichalso includes ‘green corridors’ in the form of vegetated road verges,now often sacrificed in favour of wider roads. Sadly, it seemsprogress is so important that we no longer consider our naturalenvironment important.

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Noble Express www.nobleexpress.co.uk is a national businessbased in Earls Barton and employs 12 people. We are continuingto grow and have been looking to recruit 3 extra staff, one in eachof our: warehouse, sales department and finance office.

We have advertised on government websites, and also throughprofessional organisations that represent the government’sapprenticeship scheme. We have also made the WellingboroughJob centre aware.

In addition we wrote to 9 local schools on May 19th. We targetedthe person at the school who we believe is responsible for careersand if this was not shown on their website we called them to findout who the letter should be addressed to. Surprisingly, out ofthese 9 contacts, only one of them, Mr Bernie Myers at WollastonSchool has made contact with us. It surprises us that these jobsare available and yet there seems so little interest from the careersteachers at local schools.

We have now been successful in recruiting an apprentice for thewarehouse but to date are drawing a blank on the roles in our salesoffice and our finance department. We are now offering full trainingto anyone with 5 GCSE’s at grade c and above, plus day release atcollege. We will also interview people who are expecting to getthe above qualifications this summer. The training salary fromNoble Express for these official apprenticeships is now £8,300 perannum.

NB Noble Express are pleased to report that since sending in thisarticle, the vacancies have been filled by young people fromWollaston School.


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Come along and enjoy an eveningof folk music and good food.

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When: 6:30pm - 11th July 2015

Cost: £10.00 per ticket(under 14s free with an adult)

The Food is a Pig Roast(Vegetarian option available)

Bar - with local beer

Tickets will be available fromthe beginning of June fromRoger Smith 01604 811332or Jeyes the Chemists

The Table football competition thisyear will be Local Teams against teamsfrom the Italian League.

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News & Views from the Baptist ChurchBrian Emerson writes...

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It has been good to read in Barton Today from the different churchesabout the importance of prayer. All the churches meet for prayer attimes outside their normal Sunday services. I am writing this at thebeginning of June and I know that the ministers of the churches metyesterday to discuss the activities of Churches Together in EarlsBarton and District, to share about our different churches and to praytogether. Are you one of those people who think that prayer is a lastresort, something Miranda asked in this magazine last month?

Some people think the same of the church – it is something that youturn to as a last resort. At the Baptist Church, as Lesley or I take theservices during the last six months of 2015 we shall be thinkingabout “What does church mean to you ?” I shall try to sharesomething of my thoughts through the pages of Barton Today.

For many people church means a building. At the Baptist Church, asLesley and I talk to the infant and junior school pupils who come tous as part of the citizenship curriculum, we try to explain that churchis not a building but the people. Those people meet not just onSundays, but also during the week and try to let the light of JesusChrist shine through their lives every day in their work, and in thelocal community where they live.

When I became a Christian forty-five years ago, down inSouthampton where I was at university, the minister of the largechurch (large because of the number of people not because of thesize of the building!) I went to regularly used to say that peoplecoming in from Eastleigh, six miles away, ought to be staying inEastleigh and being part of the church there, whatever thedenomination. That has stayed with me through the years.

I am saddened by the number of people who leave Earls Barton togo and worship and be part of a church in Northampton orWellingborough or Wollaston. One of the effects is that the smallerchurches, often in the villages, need to rely on help from the biggerchurches in the towns whereas they should be able to rely on peoplein the villages themselves. That is certainly the case in the Baptistdenomination. Other denominations get round the problem byjoining their churches together – Paula York who was curate in EarlsBarton has charge of five churches in her first “incumbency”! NigelBibbings has charge of four Methodist churches. Yet people in thevillages who are not part of their local churches always seemsurprised when those church buildings close or when they realisethat it is only Miranda who is full-time in and for Earls Bartonalthough even she has other responsibilities now as Rural Dean.

People I talk to will tell me that they are Baptists but they don’t comenear the Baptist church here in Earls Barton! The same applies to allthe other denominations in the village! Am I a Baptist or a BaptistChristian? The differences between the protestant or non-conformistdenominations are, in the main, matters of church organisationrather than theology or doctrine. That’s why the organisationChurches Together in Earls Barton and District is so important.Surprising that people work together in that but cannot worktogether in their own village church in their denomination!

Jesus prayed for unity in His church. He said “I have other sheepthat are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too willlisten to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.”Of all believers he prayed to his Father “that they may be one as weare one, I in them and you in me so that they may be brought tocomplete unity”. That can only happen as we overcome ourdifferences; that takes hard work and a measure of grace andforgiveness – all the characteristics of a Christian, whatever his orher denomination. All the characteristics the church should beshowing!!

Sunday 5th Tony CullumSunday 12th Karen HallSunday 19th Brian EmersonSunday 26th Adrian Hicks

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Pull OutProgramme& Entry Form

Whilst a little healthy competition between entrants is only natural, our primary objective is to encourage community funand inclusion for all, regardless of age or experience.

With the emphasis on sharing knowledge andexperience, we hope to ensure continued interest ingrowing, making and baking, particularly for ouryounger exhibitors.

We welcome participants from Earls Barton andsurrounding villages.

So without delay, get your green fingers wigglingand your allotments dug over, test your tastiestrecipes and get your child’s imagination racing!

Entry forms must be submitted by Wednesday 9thSeptember 2015 to either The Silver Band

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Staging and submission of entries will take place on Friday 11thSeptember 2015 5pm-8pm and also 7.30am-8.30am on Saturday 12thSeptember.We cannot accept any entries received after 8.30am on Saturday 12thSeptember.Please ensure that you register and collect your exhibit card from oneof the Village Show Team.Closed judging will commence at 9.30am on Saturday 12th September.

Exhibits will be available for viewing between 11am and 4pm onSaturday 12th September.

Award presentation will take place at 4.30pm on Saturday 12thSeptember, followed by the sale of exhibits and produce. If you do notwish your item to be sold please ensure that this is clearly stated on theentry form.

Entry fees for exhibitors are as follows; Entry Fees: Classes 1 to 53inclusive, 50p per entry up to a maximum of £2.

Classes 54 to 72 inclusive Free of Charge

Trophies will be awarded for the following;

Highest points obtained in Vegetable and Fruit classes(1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 6 points, 3rd pace = 4 points)

Best overall exhibit in Floral Arts classes

Best overall exhibit in Cookery and Preserves classes

Best overall exhibit in Handicrafts classes

Best overall exhibit in Childrens classes

Show Stopper Trophy awarded to an outstanding exhibit

Biggest pumpkin £5

Junior Gardener £5

Floral Arts classes; 1st place £10, 2nd place £5, 3rd place £3

Set recipe classes; 1st place £5, 2nd place £3, 3rd place £2

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Entry Fees: Classes 1 to 53 inclusive, 50p per entry up to a maximum of £2. Classes 54 to 72 inclusive Free of Charge

Entry forms must be submitted by Wednesday 9th September 2015 to: c/o The Silver Band Club, 4 Queen Street, Earls Barton,58 Doddington Road, Earls Barton or 3 Wellingborough Road, Earls Barton. Entry fees are payable at the time of staging.

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HERE’S ONE I MADE EARLIER - HANDICRAFT45 unframed 6x4 photograph "Earls barton changing"46 bag, made from any material47 Hand knitted or crocheted, any garment48 Jewellery, made from any material49 Woodwork, any original design50 a hand stitched or machine sewn item51 papercraft, any item e.g. decoupage, quilling, papier mache, greetings cards52 "upcycled" a garment or small piece of furniture53 miscellaneous item of handicraft

JUNIOR SECTION all juniors, any age under 1654 4 Eggs with a 6x4 photograph of your chicken55 unframed 6x4 photograph "Sporting action"56 largest diameter of Sunflower head, head to be submitted57 a floral arrangement in a jam jar58 a miscellaneous handmade item59 Junior gardener - Homegrown produce planted, tended and

shown by the entrant

CRAFTY KIDS - JUNIOR SECTION Age 2 - 4 Inclusive60 a painted pebble61 a fruit or vegetable animal62 a decorated gingerbread person

JUNIOR SECTION Age 5 - 7 Inclusive63 create a wooden spoon character64 unframed 6x4 photgraph "friendship"65 create a mask66 a homemade chocolate lollipop, decorated as you like67 Handwriting competition - please write out and illustrate this short poem

a peanut sat on a railway track,His heart was all a-flutter.along came a train, toot, toot! peanut butter!

JUNIOR SECTION Age 8 - 12 Inclusive68 a giant cookie, maximum diameter 20cm 69 a windchime made from recycled material70 a miniature garden in a seed tray71 a typography design, no bigger than a472 Handwriting competition - please write out and illustrate this short poem

burger, pizzas, chicken wings.tacos, french fries, onion rings,ice cream, donuts, cookies, cakes.Soda, chips and chocolate shakes.these are things i like to munch,breakfast, dinner, snack and lunch.

Every meal i eat includesmore, and more, and more fast foods.yet with every meal i eati grow slower on my feet.this is why i want to knowWhy does this fast food make me slow?

classes...HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?FRUIT AND VEGETABLES1 five potatoes, any one variety2 five potatoes, coloured3 three beetroot4 three onions, any one variety5 three carrots, trimmed, any one variety6 Six shallots7 Six runner beans8 Six tomatoes, any one variety9 Six cherry tomatoes, any one variety10 two cucumbers11 three chillies/ peppers, any one variety12 a basket/ trug displaying a collection of no less than

four different vegetables13 any other vegetable14 longest runner bean15 biggest pumpkin16 most unusual shaped vegetable17 four dessert apples, any one variety18 four culinary apples, any one variety19 four fruit, any one variety e.g. pears, plums, peaches20 bowl of berries or cherries, any one variety

e.g. blackberries, gooseberries

FLORAL FUN - FLOWERS21 five stems of roses22 five dahlias, any type, any size23 any five stems, one variety24 vase of mixed garden flowers, maximum ten stems25 pot plant, foliage26 pot plant, bearing flowers or fruit27 cactus or succulent28 potted herb, one variety29 one orchid in a pot

SOMETHING YUMMY FOR YOUR TUMMYCOOKERY AND PRESERVES32 "barton boyS bakE off", (males only) see recipe included33 carrot cake, see recipe included34 Six brownies, as you like35 Six sweet or savoury scones, as you like36 one family sized cake, decorated to celebrate

Earls barton fire Service37 four sweet breakfast pastries e.g. croissant, brioche,

danish, as you like. pre-prepared dough may be used but no complete kits please.

38 bread, savoury loaf (machine or oven baked)39 one jar of homemade jam40 one jar of homemade marmalade41 one jar of curd e.g. lemon, orange42 one jar of homemade chutney43 one jar of homemade pickled onions44 one bottle of homemade alcohol e.g. wine, beer, cider.

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FLORAL FUN - FLORAL ARTAll exhibits in “Floral Arts” must be designed and arranged by the exhibitor (but not necessarily homegrown).Floral arrangements can be made at home or “in situ” during staging (5pm-8pm Friday 11th September or 7.30am-8.30am Saturday 12th September).An area of 60cm x 60cm will be provided for your final exhibit. Boards, backclothsand props may be used.30 "EmErgEncy SErvicES" an exhibit31 "rugby World cup 2015" an exhibit

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THE RULES• all exhibits in the vegetable, fruit and flowers sections must have

been grown and cultivated by the exhibitor.• Exhibitors in the culinary classes must follow the set recipe where

stated, no variations please.• all exhibits in the handicraft section must be designed and

produced by the exhibitor.• all exhibits in the children’s section must be completed by the

child, although guidance can be given in the age 2-4 years classes.• Entrants may submit more than one exhibit in each class.• Exhibits must not have been entered in any previous Earls barton

village Show.• the judges may withhold or modify any prize in any class where

entries are not of sufficient number or merit.• Exhibits are not judged according to any criteria set out by any

governing bodies. We have an informal system and use the expertise, knowledge and recommendation of our chosen judges to decide our winners.

• the judges’ decision will be final.• Every care is taken to ensure the safety of your items, but we

cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages. Exhibits are shown at the owner’s risk.

• Exhibits must be removed between 4pm and 4.30pm unless beingdonated for sale.

• the “Show Stopper” trophy must be returned 14 days prior to thedate of the next show.

• all other trophies may be retained by their winner unless otherwise stated.

• paper plates will be provided for vegetable and fruit exhibits, or you may provide your own.

• vegetables and fruit should be clean, fresh, undamaged and uniform in size, colour and shape.

• onion tops may be trimmed and tied using raffia or string, but thisis not essential.

• tomatoes and soft fruits should be presented with calyces still attached (the green spidery stalk).

• vases/ pots are not provided for floral exhibits, please bring your own.

• preserves, chutneys and pickles need to be clearly labelled with adescription of contents and date made.

• please ensure that your name is not visible on any exhibit. you willbe allocated an “exhibitor’s number” to ensure anonymity. any item displaying a name may be exhibited but will not be included when judging.

the boring bit...

tips and advice...

Recipes...CARROT CAKEIngredients175g light muscovado sugar175ml sunflower oil3 large eggs, lightly beaten 140g grated carrots (about 3 medium)100g raisinsgrated zest of 1 large orange175g self-raising flour1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 teaspon grated nutmegfor the icing - 175g icing sugar & Juice of one large orange

Method1. preheat oven to 180°c/ gas 4/fan 160°c.2. oil and line the base and sides of an 18cm square cake tin

with baking parchment.3. tip the sugar into a large bowl, pour in the oil and add the

eggs.4. lightly mix with a wooden spoon.5. Stir in the grated carrot, raisins and orange rind.6. mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices, then sift into

the bowl.7. lightly mix all the ingredients - when everything is evenly

mixed stop mixing. the mixture will be soft and almost runny.

8. pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, until it feels firm and springy when you press it in the centre.

9. cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn it out, peel off the paper and cool on a wire rack.

10. beat together the frosting ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

11. Set the cake on a serving plate and boldly drizzle the icing back and forth in diagonal lines over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

BARTON BOYS BAKE OFFVICTORIA SPONGEIngredients4 eggs225g caster sugar225g Self raising flour225g butter or margarine1-2 tsp baking powdericing sugar for dusting

Method1. Heat oven to 180°c/ 350°f/ gas 4.2. grease two 20cm sandwich tins.3. in a large bowl, beat all the ingredients together until

you have a smooth, soft batter.4. divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the

surface with a spatula.5. bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden and

the cake springs back when pressed.6. turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool.7. Sandwich together with strawberry jam and dust with

a little icing sugar.

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War MemoriesIn last month’s magazine, we featured the first part of Roy Collins’ war time memories. We continue the storythis month as Roy is relocated from Devon back to his home in London.

Part 2 – Back HomeMy sister, Eileen, was good-looking and well-built and a star among the evacuees. Indeed a star at schooltoo. She was athletic and won all of her races on sports day. The interesting fact was that at an early age, myfather paid for her to attend The Italia Conti Academy, the oldest drama school in London, established in 1901.She became an acrobat and tap-dancer and was the “apple of my father’s eye” I will have to devote a wholechapter to Eileen’s life and career. At the hostel, she organized the children into performing a pantomime –“Snow White” in fact. She was only fourteen. She was Snow White of course. I was one of the dwarfs! Ididn’t see much of Wally – in fact, only when my parents came to visit us.

He only stayed in Seaton two years, whereas I stayed three. His foster parents took in two more evacuees after he left. The followingyear, he came to pay them a visit. However, his arrival was delayed by one day. On the day that he should have arrived, a single bombwas dropped on Seaton (German bombers would unload any spare bombs on coastal towns) and it landed exactly on the house that heshould have visited killing all the occupants. So one could say that he lived on borrowed time ever since that day.

On a summer’s evening the following year, we were sitting in the hostel dining room in our pyjamas having cocoa before we went tobed. Suddenly there was the droning of bombers and the whistle of a bomb. We dived under the tables and the bomb landed on thehouse opposite and debris came crashing through the windows. The house opposite was completely destroyed. I remember beingcarried outside by rescuers in my pyjamas covered in dust and shivering with shock. So you can say that I have also lived on borrowedtime ever since! I moved back to London, of course, where my parents had moved to a house in Crampton Street in Elephant andCastle, Clyde Buildings having been destroyed. The area around the Elephant had been badly bombed. So there we were a family again.Father kept chickens in the back garden (such as it was). A bit smelly but a welcome supply of fresh eggs. I didn’t know that chickenscould be characters but in fact some of these were. They all had names and one I remember was called “Trousers Pecker”, so namedbecause when my father went into the garden she would peck at his trousers, probably because he had spilled some seed in his turn-ups at some point. Soon after I came back, I was walking with my sister and passed under a railway bridge. Suddenly, there was a loudnoise overhead as a train crossed. “Jerries” I yelled, grabbing Eileen’s hand and dragging her into a shop. The effect of the bombing inSeaton was still with me. Bombing of London was still continuing and every night mum would take me to sleep in the LondonUnderground. I can take you and show you to this day the spot on the Bakerloo Line where we used to sleep! During the war, theUnderground was a refuge for thousands of Londoners. Father was somewhat claustrophobic and refused to go below ground. In anycase, he was in the Home Guard (Dad’s Army!) being employed in a reserved occupation (munitions toolmaker).

It was a good excuse to go and have a booze-up with the boys! I went to school and would pick my way through the rubble of bombsites with Wally. Bombed buildings were a good playground for children but dangerous as parts were liable to collapse. At school, wewere given supplements of cod liver oil, malt and concentrated orange juice. Free milk morning and afternoon was available until wellafter the war.

A word on food rationing. Nearly everything was rationed including clothing and furniture but especially food. Small portions of meat,sugar, butter etc. were carefully weighed and wrapped – in paper of course – there were no plastic bags! Eggs were rare – we mostlyate powdered eggs – a rather unpleasant concoction that was reconstituted with water. Your ration book was marked accordingly. Childrenhad green ration books which gave them privileges over some food stuffs. Inevitably, a black market was created. I remember my firstorange for four years in 1944, obtained with my green ration book. I actually thought that bananas were those yellow plaster of Paristhings that used to hang outside greengrocers. I never thought that there were actually fruit that could be eaten! All imported fruit hadto make way for the importation of essential materials for the war effort. At the age of eight, I experienced my first visit to the hop fields(although I was probably taken as a baby). Hop-picking (‘opping!) deserves a special chapter.

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THEATRE ARTSHello and welcome to July’s THEATRE ARTSPAGE in Barton Today. This month we’re goingto focus on YAF. The Castle Youth Arts FestivalCelebrates the very best talent within our CastleYouth Theatre and Musical Theatre groups.Members have been working hard over the pasttwo terms to create a number of pieces that willbe performed within this year’s festival. We canall relate to characters in stories, films andshows…this year we visit a boy who is lostwithout his brother, a community who cametogether because of the weather and a group of young peopleauditioning for a theatre school… Whichever character you chooseto follow, we know one thing for sure... it will move you, exciteyou and even make you laugh! Come along and see the latestyoung talent at The Castle this summer! Here is some moreinformation about each show.

THE HEIGHTS - Mon 6 July - Directed by: Kitty Benford and Sam GoodingImagination is what makes a good story is it not? Or is it the truth of astory that everyone finds interesting? Here we have a girl called Lilliewhose life consists of being stuck in her room watching over the kidsbelow. With so much time on her hands she creates stories to maketime go by using inspiration from what she sees, although the questionis, are these accounts real or make believe?

Join The Castle Youth Theatre Middles as they present Lisa McGee’sThe Heights.

IT SNOWS - Tue 7 July - Directed by: Gary L JohnsonSame old story. Boy doesn’t meet girl. Girl doesn’t meet boy. The boyis threatened by a terrifying lads gang and the girl is threatened by anawe-inspiring girls gang.

Mums and dads have declared war against each other. A strangeneighbour is watching in the building opposite. A very ordinary andgloomy estate, until one day it snows and everything changes. Watchas we discover the difference snow has on the community and how itcan bring the most unlikely people together. Join The Castle YouthTheatre Middles as they present It Snows by Bryony Lavery, StevenHoggett and Scott Graham.

FUGEE: Wed 8 - Thu 9 July - Directed by: Kitty Benford His name is Kojo and this is his story. Follow the life of a boy whoseworld has been turned upside down with violence and death. Living inthe UK as a refugee, he explains the story of how he arrived in thecountry. Along the way, he meets friends who help guide him downthe right path, learning from one another and trying to beat the systemto stay in the country. Can Kojo prove who he says he is? Or will he bejust another boy who is left to fend for himself.

Join The Castle Youth Theatre Seniors as they present Abi Morgan’sFugee.

BURYING YOUR BROTHER IN THE PAVEMENT - Fri 10 - Sat 11 JulyDirected by: Gary L Johnson

Tom’s brother is dead which upsets a lot people … but it hasn’t upsetTom. Or, rather, it has, but in ways he can’t explain. People keep tryingto help, but Tom just wants to bury his brother in the pavement. Yousee, Tom and his brother, Luke, were never friends, they never reallygot along at all. Tom really didn’t like Luke, but without him…he waslost.

Join The Castle Youth Theatre Seniors as they present Jack Thorne’sBurying your Brother in the Pavement. A play that makes you thinkabout who to trust, even if they’re dead.

FAME JR! - Tue 14 July, 7.30pm - Directed by Kim MallowsFrom the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stagesuccess, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Set duringthe last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for thePerforming Arts on 46th Street, FAME JR. is the bittersweet butultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they committo four years of gruelling artistic and academic work. With candor,humour and insight, the show explores the issues that confront manyyoung people today

I do hope that you will have the chance to come and see some of ouryoung people’s talent throughout the festival and see some new plays/ stories come to life before your eyes. For more information pleasevisit The Castle website – www.thecastle.org.uk

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Race For life Dear Barton Today,On Sunday 7th June, Jay and his mum Nicola set off forAbingdon Park to run the 10k race for life, in aid of cancerresearch. Jay, who is nearly 8, had wanted to do this ever sincehe saw the adverts on the TV. Jay lost his Nanny Jane lastAugust after a very short and sudden illness of pancreaticcancer. In his words, ' I want to try and help other people'. Jayran the entire 10k, chatting in his cheerful way, saying howmuch he was enjoying the day. He finished in a great time of1hr 11 minutes. His parents and family are so proud of hisefforts and so would his Nanny Jane have been.Nicola Butter

Well done Jay and Nicola. It just shows you are never tooyoung to take part in this important event. Well done also tothe many other Earls Barton people who also took part in theRace For Life.

Thank you Barton TodayDear Barton Today Readers,The 1st Earls Barton Boys Brigade would like to thank “BartonToday” for the most generous gift of £200 towards Companyfunds. This will be used to purchase new sporting equipment,and this is very much appreciated.From the Officers and the Boys.

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Too Much ExposureDear Barton Today,Just a quick missive to say that a colleague of mine has beenborrowing my copy of Barton Today and says how much heenjoys it and it beats his local "rag" in Grantham. Heespecially likes "Dear Eric". Myself, I would just make onechange. Drop the monthly pictures of "Tricky Dickie". Thiscould quite easily be replaced. Barton Today could pick upwhere the Sun left off and have page three of our localbeauties.Best regards,HookyJohn HookGlad to hear that Barton Today reaches out to the depths ofLincolnshire. Not so sure about the page 3 suggestion unlessyou are volunteering to be featured yourself!.

Thank you for the donationDear Barton Today,Re: EB&D Historical Society Grant.The committee and membership wish to reiterate my thanksto B2Day for the recent generous donation to the Society.The money will be/ has been used for the following:Extension of the contents of the ‘Book Box Library’ andimprovement of storage.Upgrading of ‘visual-aid’ equipment.Ensuring sufficient funding is adequate for speakers involvedin the forthcoming session 2015/16A ‘cushion’ of money to cover any unforeseen financialcommitment during the session commencing Sept. 2015 anddevelopments/improvements planned for 2016/17.Thanks once again for you assistance in securing the grant.Kind Regards,Roy Sharman. (Chairman)

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Dear Eric,

How long should I keep my bunting up?

Yours sincerely,

Nick

Dear Nick,

There is no simple answer to this, as the length of time will varyfrom person to person according to their circumstances. Somepeople like to take it down fairly quickly.

I have heard of a neighbour however, who left his bunting upfor over a month. He told me that he would have kept it uplonger if his wife had not started to complain. Apparently, notonly was it beginning to sag rather forlornly in the middle, it wasalso fluttering around whenever there was any wind.

I suggest that you discuss this with your partner and come toa solution that satisfies you both.

Yours sincerely,

Eric

If you have any concerns or issues that you want answering, why not write to Barton Today’s veryown agony uncle. He works under the pseudonym Eric, to maintain his professional anonymity. Ericis steeped in wisdom and worldly knowledge and is very keen to provide advice and guidance to thepeople of Earls Barton to help them make those difficult decisions. Whatever your problem, don’t thinktwice about contacting Eric on [email protected]. He looks forward to hearing from you.

Dear Eric,

I have booked a much needed holiday to Magaluf as I needa bit of peace and relaxation. Although I don’t go until July15th, I have already started to pack my suitcase. I havebought a nice new pair of sandals as well as some thickwhite ankle socks to go with them. Do you think I shouldwear speedos or boxers when I am on the beach as I sawa really good 2 for 1 offer for speedos in a well-known highstreet store recently.

Thank you for your advice,

Stanley

Dear Stanley,

When I go away to Mallia with my Hilda, I always take speedoswith me. I have to say that I have kept myself in pretty goodshape and a few eyes still turn when I walk past the ladies.There is something about fluorescent yellow that seems toattract attention, especially when I join in the foam parties. Youdon’t tell me anything about yourself, so it is difficult to answeryour question. Boxers are probably best if the circumference ofyour waist is equal to your height but if you feel comfortable inyour speedos and you want to show yourself off, go for it.

Regards,

Eric

Dear Eric...Dear Eric...

Dear Eric,

I am looking forward to my annual holiday. I love the sunand am wondering whether I should go topless.

Name withheld

You provide me with very little information about yourself whichmakes it difficult to give you a reply. If you are male, take a goodlook at yourself in the mirror and be honest, do you like whatyou see? If you don’t, either get down the gym or keep your Tshirt on. If you are female beware. If you are going to Clactonor Cleethorpes I would advise against it as you may well bumpinto a fellow villager and you can also get problems with goosepimples. If you are going to the Costa Del Sol, whip your topoff like everyone else and join in the fun.

Enjoy your holiday,

Eric

Dear Eric,

I have just bought one of the new Redrow homes on theBarley Fields development at the bottom of Station Road.I am moving here with my husband and three children. Weare all a bit anxious about the move and want things to goas smoothly as possible. Do you have any suggestionsabout what we can do to make sure we settle in well toour new home?

Yours,

Avril

Dear Avril,

From my own personal experience, I can tell you that you havenothing to worry about. I have only been living here for 29 yearsand only last week my next door neighbour spoke to me for thefirst time to find out what colour bins it was the next day. Itdoes take a bit of time and effort, but you won’t regret themove. When you go to the pub, it helps to call out, ‘The drinksare on me.’ By the way, it’s probably a good idea not to mentionthat you are from Bozeat and you may find it difficult tounderstand some of the locals. Just nod your head and smile.

I look forward to meeting you,

Eric


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As you may remember from the last issue, we were justabout to hold a sponsored zumbathon to raise moneyfor Nepal. Well I can now report that we had a fantasticresponse from parents and children to this event. Thechildren and staff were very enthusiastic on the day andreally gave it their all, as you can see from the photo. Wemanaged to raise a fantastic £1796.20 which we are donating to aproject called Emmanuel 2000. The pastors of the EmmanuelChurch in Kathmandu will ensure that the money goes directly tohelping those that they are closely associated with through theirwork with a local school and children’s home. As a result of ourmaking contact with this project we are now able to look forwardto a visit from one of the pastors from the church in July. He willbe explaining to our children what life is like for those inKathmandu after the earthquake and will be able to tell them howthe money we raised has helped.

From one exciting event to another, our June Rose Day! This washeld on Saturday 6 June and the weather was kinder to us thisyear than last, meaning we could hold the event on the schoolfield. Our King, Queen and their attendants looked spectacular asthey processed royally on to the field to take their places in frontof the awaiting crowd of children and parents. Our VIPs for themorning, Oliver and Lauren from Barker Shoes, dutifully performedour crowning ceremony. This was followed by all children, dressedin their red white and blue in commemoration of VE day, paradingto Glen Miller music for the approval of our ‘Royals’. King Adamand Queen Millie then declared the fete open. Stalls and gamesproved very popular during the morning, none more so than theopportunity to throw wet sponges at the headteacher! As is ourtradition on June Rose Day there was a display of country dancingduring the morning butalso, new for this year,our year 2 childrenperformed a line dance to‘These Boots Are MadeFor Walking’.

King Adam and hisQueen, Millie, are nowwaiting in anticipation toplay their part in thevillage carnival parade.They will relax and enjoytheir ride in the lovelyvintage car we areproviding for the eventwhilst the rest of theschool, dressed oncemore in their red, whiteand blue will processbehind them. Hopefully itwill stay dry on the day!

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JobOpportunityEarls Barton Junior Youth Clubhas seen its membershipincrease to over 100 and is now athriving hub of activity on Mondayevenings; where our youngpeople can grow, play, share,learn and just be themselves.

Due to work and family commitments, our current volunteerleader is leaving in July 2015. To enable us to continue theefficient running of our junior club the Parish Council haveagreed to fund this role. The role includes (with the support ofmany volunteers):

• Making appropriate advance preparations for club sessions, planning & provide interesting activities & events

• Supervising & supporting adult volunteers

• Responsibility for addressing health & safety considerations at the club

• Ordering & maintaining a full stock of resources/equipment

• Responsibility for the club’s petty cash

• Implementing EBJYC policies & procedures

Previous experience of working with young people aged 7 - 11 is ideal but not essential & a job share could beconsidered. The position will require a maximum commitmentof 4 hours/week (inc. club nights). If you are motivated, with a passion for young people and would like any furtherinformation (full job description) about this exciting opportunity,please contact Helen Stanton 07983 339880.

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EARLS BARTON Co-op car park High Street Earls Barton. On Thursday July 23rd between 1.45pm and 3.00pm.

WELLINGBOROUGH Outside McDonalds, The Town Centre,On Thursday July 9th and 23rd between 10.00am and 1.00pm.

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donate them to EBUFC, please contact anyone on the General Committee - where they will be gratefully received! If you would like a collection box and poster to put in your workplace, please email us at [email protected]

Northamptonshire FA Community Club of the Year 2014

A Right pair of CharliesSuccess for Charlie Biggs and Charlie Lawrence in the officiating awards for the local leagues.

Charlie Biggs picked up Young Referee of the Year from the Weetabix as voted by the clubs managers. Charlie plays for theSaturday adults and is the youngest team manager at 17 years old.

Charlie Lawrence picked up linesman of the year in the Saturday Combination adult league. Charlie an under 16 playercollected the highest average score as marked by the referees at each game.

Antony Owen our Chairman in his 22nd year has a new committee to take the club forward in 2015/16. The photo includes;Kirk Thompson, Matt Smith, Emma Brookes, Ian Adcock, Kerry Lovering, Geoff Cleaver, Tony Sanders, Anne Cleaver, Cliff Elliottand Ryan Smart.

At the AGM there was an increase in training monies to £3 from 1st September. All match fees stayed the same and Signingon remained at £15.

The club are still short of managers for the youth teams and are looking for people who have a knowledge of football andplenty of patience with good communication skills. You will need to take your Level 1 in football coaching and be DBSchecked. Please contact Anne Cleaver in the first instance on 01604 466366

UNDER 12 GIRLS FOOTBALL The first training session of the under 12 girls will take place on Tuesday 7th July from 6pm to7pm. Matt Smith our Level 2 coach will be putting on the sessions.

All girls in current years 5 and 6 are welcome to attend.

Just bring a cold drink, trainers or boots and shin pads to the session at The Pioneer Sports Ground, Grendon Road, Earls BartonNN6 0RB.

GOALKEEPERS REQUIRED 2 teams are desperate for goalkeepers.

Under 14's require a goalkeeper to play Sunday afternoons. You will need to be 12 or 13 on 1st September.

LADIES TEAM also require a goalkeeper to play Sunday afternoon. You will need to be 16 or over on 1st September.

Grange Development The dream is nearly there. On 8th July if David Wilson Homes obtains their planning approval thenwithin 14 days the land transfer to Earls Barton Parish Council will be complete. This is the end of 1 very long journey inacquiring the long term objective of providing a freehold sports provision within Earls Barton. However it is only the start of ournext journey. Apart from the having to put the build programme together we as a club need to commence a seriousfundraising program to ensure we contribute properly to the new venture. Further details and ideas will follow in future editionsof Barton Today.

Saturday Season - starts on 22nd August 2015 for the Northants Combination sides.

Preseason training - starts at the pioneer on 30th June at 7-30 and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the seasoncommences.

There are a number of Friendlies planned with United Counties League Teams, commencing with Irchester on 11th July at thePioneer.

11th July - 1st and Reserves Home to Irchester

21st July - Reserves Home to ThrapstonReserves

25th July - 2 teams at Spratton 6's

28th July - 1st Team Home to Thrapston 1stTeam

1st August - 1st Team and Reserves Away toWellingborough Whitworths (2pm Reserves, 4pm 1st Team)

8th August - 1st team and Reserves Away to Wisbech st Mary's

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Minutes of the Meeting held at Earls Barton Youth Club,Harrowick Lane on Monday 8 June 2015

Present: Cllrs M Cahill, J Bond, S Dodds, R Gough, J Macleod,W Mills, P Morrall, B Rice.

096/15 Public Speaking TimeMember of the public addressed the Parish Council regarding theNeighbourhood Plan and planning.

097/15 Apologies for AbsenceApologies for absence were approved from Cllrs I Abbott, BChapman, L Morrison, M Perkins and C Wells. Cllr B Rice arrivedat 8pm and Cllr P Morrall left at 8pm.

098/15 Declarations of Pecuniary InterestNo declarations of pecuniary interest were made.

099/15 Minutes of the Meeting of 18 May 2015It was resolved to adopt the minutes as a correct record. It wasnoted that Earls Barton Post Office has advised that no date hasbeen set for its closure.

100/15 AccountsIt was resolved to pay the following accounts:

3986 Mineral StarPaving at War Memorial Garden 5987.05

3987 Any Occasion - Carnival Toilets 372.00

3988 T A Greenham - VAS Maintenance 65.00

3989 Clerk - Salary/Expenses 1231.20

3990 Senior Youth Club Leader - Salary 136.52

3991 Senior Y/C Assist Leader - Salary 111.16

3992 Inland Revenue - Tax/NI 339.33

101/15 Planning (a) Planning Applications Received:

WP/15/00108/FUL – hybrid application for change ofuse/conversion of former restaurant to form two dwellings,outline consent for the erection of three dwellings and associatedcar port building (access and layout to be considered) – amendeddescription – Dunkleys Rest, 362 Grendon Rd – Mr J Dunkley

WP/15/00137/REM – reserved matters application pursuant toconditions 1 and 2 of planning permission ref: WP/2013/0510 toconsider the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of theresidential development of up to 280 dwellings, associated roads,access and parking Details submitted to discharge conditions 4(environmental risk assessment) and 11 (travel plan). AMENDEDPLANS AND DOCUMENTS – land to the north, off Main Rd andNorthampton Rd – Mrs C Whitehead, BDW Trading Ltd c/o DavidWilson Homes.

Following discussion, it was resolved to request a site viewingof application WP/15/00108/FUL due to concerns that developingoutside of the village boundary could contravene the policies ofthe emerging Neighbourhood Plan, and to support applicationWP/15/00137/REM.

102/15 Finance & Projects(a) Arrange a date for Events Committee Meeting – it was

agreed to hold the Events Committee meeting on Tuesday 23 June.

103/15 Police/Community Safety(a) Crime Figures and Report – As no police representative

was in attendance, the Clerk advised that 13 crimes were reported in May.

(b) Joint Action Group Meeting – The Clerk reported on the recent JAG meeting. Cllr Gough asked for any issues/concerns regarding nuisance activity to be passed to him to be raised at the JAG meeting.

104/15 Neighbourhood PlanThe Clerk advised that the examination has been suspendedwhilst a consultation regarding the need for a StrategicEnvironmental Assessment is carried out. This should end in midJuly and the examiner’s report should be received towards theend of July or early August. It is hoped that sufficient progresswill be made on the Neighbourhood Plan to give it more weightbefore the Section 288 appeal hearing in the high court, whichhas now been rearranged to 5-6 November. EBPC will continueto liaise with BCW regarding the defence of this appeal.

105/15 Sports and Leisure Development(a) Update – the land agreement still needs to be signed. A

meeting with DWH relating to pitch layout was cancelled and needs to be rearranged. The planning application for the residential side of the development is due to be heard by BCW Planning Committee on Wednesday 8 July.

(b) Existing and future governance of Earls Barton Sports Club – Earls Barton Sports Association has agreed to transfer to a company limited by guarantee. This will take place at an extraordinary meeting of EBSA once the land has been transferred to EBPC. The existing committee will continue to run as a sub-committee under the new management structure until further arrangements are put in place.

106/15 Pioneer Sports Field - LeaseThis was deferred to July’s meeting as the Clerk is still awaitinga response from Hanson’s land agents.

107/15 Earls Barton Junior Youth Club Cllr Bond advised an advertisement for EB Junior Youth Clubleader has been placed in the upcoming issue of Barton Today.It was agreed that the rate of pay be in line with that of the SeniorYouth Club Leader.

108/15 Highways & Maintenance(a) Request for repainting of railing in village centre – Cllr PaulBell asked that this request be emailed to him for considerationby Northamptonshire County Council.

109/15 NCALC/ACRE/SLCC Correspondence(a) NCALC Update – held by Clerk.

(b) Electricity Procurement – the Clerk will liaise with Cllr Dodds on this matter and report back at the next meeting.

(c) SLCC Regional Roadshow – the Clerk advised that she will be attending this event in August.

110/15 Borough Council of Wellingborough Correspondence(a) Naming of Roads for The Grange Development –

following discussion, it was resolved to name all of the roads after names from War Memorial relating to World War 1. It was agreed that five roads be named after those family names available that lost the most members. The other 9 roads will be chosen by drawing the remaining


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available names from a hat. It was also agreed to recommend that DWH name the Development “Poppy Fields” to tie in with the WWI theme.

(b) Wellingborough Civic Service - noted.

111/15 Northamptonshire County CouncilCorrespondence(a) Cllr Paul Bell – report – Cllr Bell advised that he has

agreed to match fund the provision of brown tourist signs for All Saints Church thorough the Empowering Councillors Scheme. He is to visit Earls Barton Junior School in the next fortnight. An issue relating to a fence in Knights Close has been referred to the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

(b) Household Waste Recycling Centres – update – Wollaston Recycling Centre is now being operation by Wellingborough Norse. It is open 10am-6pm every day except Wednesday and Thursday when it is closed. The site does not take general household waste or trade waste.

(c) Wellbeing Community Interest Company Initial Online Consultation – noted

(d) Minerals & Waste Local Plan Update (Issues & Options Consultation) – refer to Cllr Perkins

Date of Next MeetingMonday 13 July 2015 – 7.15pm

It should be noted that these minutes are subject to theapproval of Earls Barton Parish Council

Rosemary Smart - Clerk to the Council - 01604 81285

[email protected] www.earlsbarton.gov.uk

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Taste & See is organised by the Churches in Bozeat andruns over three days. There is a mixture of activities, crafts,pampering, music and singing, meals, refreshments andentertainment. Each day begins with a short ‘Thought for

the Day’. Lifts can be arranged.

Tuesday 14th July 11.00am - 4.00pm £13.00Wednesday 15th July 1.15pm - 4.00pm £7.00Thursday 16th July 11.00am - 4.00pm £13.00

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Deacon's DiaryThe Summer holidays are nearly upon us. Hooray!

It is the time to forget about the demands of work, turn the mobileoff and get away from household chores, whilst college, schooland homework can become distant memories. A family can getaway together, spend quality time with each other and do thethings that they enjoy most without any intrusion. How good isthat? It is a special time of the year, one of the best for most,regardless if you have the good fortune to jet off to guaranteedSummer sun or choose to play the lottery of the English weather.

It may not necessarily be all about sun, sea and sangria to adapt afamiliar expression!

There may be time to take a stroll and find a quiet spot in abeautiful place. It is there that we can genuinely pause from thebusyness of our everyday lives and begin to come to terms withour true selves.

What is our life about? Are all our activities directed toward ourown self enjoyment and achievement? Are others less fortunateever on our radar? What, if anything, do we actually do for otherpeople? Yes, love begins at home but does it ever get beyond thefront door?

The good news is that for many it really does. It may not makegreat copy for the sensationalist press but there are a great numberof people not only in our own village but in our country who everyday also focus on the needs of others rather than just onthemselves. The voluntary sector is huge but there is always roomfor more. These good people do not look for praise or reward butderive great fulfilment from their service of others. The simplereason for that is that it is exactly what we are made for. Wehuman beings are at our best and most content when we aregiving and at our worst when we become greedy, selfish andpersistently self-indulgent.

It is the very measure upon which the value of our lives will bejudged.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and yougave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; nakedand you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and youcame to see me.” ( Matthew 25: 35-37)

So do have a great Summer holiday. Come back refreshed and re-invigorated for all that lies ahead. Above all, come back havinggiven a little time to quietly assess your own sense of directioneither personally or as a couple so that you return re-directed notonly to immediate personal needs but also to the care of those lessfortunate. We have no right to call ourselves Christians unless wedo.

Happy holidays!

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bad at going shopping as Mum is! One day, she wanted us togo into a "changing room", I was a bit worried, as I am happybeing me! But when we went in, she was just wanting to tryclothes on (women!!!) I tried to go under the curtain to catchsome interesting looking paper, and she said she would haveme stuffed and mounted in a big glass case if I let everyone seeher modesty! We did lot's of shopping (groan), but we did goon some great free runs too.

Lucy, my supervisor came to see me again, and I have fallenout with her now. I have to have less food - can you believe it!She thinks I have stopped growing upwards now, and I weighover 37 kg. Next time she comes I think I may have to breathin, then she might let me have more again!

We had an information day in Wellingborough, and lots ofpeople came to see all of the pups and Guide Dogs from ourarea. We got lots of fuss, and even better, treats...... I'm alwaysready for lots of treats (please don't tell Lucy though, or she'llhave me on rations!)

We went on a very long train trip to an airport.... I didn't knowwhat that was; Mum and Cheryl were going to Venice. Mumwas pulling a big box on wheels everywhere with her, I washoping it was a special bed for me..... We were standing in along queue, and they told me the big box had to go to a ladywho would put it on a plane (didn't know what one of thosewas either) Suddenly a man came and said we could go to thefront of the queue as I was with them, they were really pleased,but the lady looked really worried as she thought I was goingon the plane too. Dad said don't worry, we were just droppingthem off. We went back home on the train, and I got reallyworried as I thought Dad would forget to feed me, but he wasvery good and remembered my meal times for 5 whole days!We were glad when Mum came back home though.

There was a festival of Transport in Earls Barton, lots of differentvehicles and people. Mum and Dad said the weather couldhave been nicer, but it doesn't bother me as I have a nice warmcoat.

We also went to the NFU offices in Wellingborough, GuideDogs are their charity of the year, so they have been raisingmoney to help more visually impaired people to get a GuideDog.

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Wellingborough RFC received a Grant of £250.00 from Natwest Rugbyforce. The Rugbyforceweekend was held on 27th &28th June, and a Band of Club Members and Volunteers were

involved in maintenance and repair jobs around the Clubhouse and Grounds

SUMMER TRAININGTuesday & Thursday Senior Men: Pre- Season training starts Thursday2nd July 7.00pm and every Tuesday andThursday thereafter.

Senior Ladies, U18 and U15 Girls are currentlymeeting on Thursday evenings for fun & fitnesssessions. Pre- Season Fitness training starts 21stJuly 7.00pm.

Under 17s & Under 18 colts 30th June 7.00pm (Non Contact Fitness Training).

Juniors U13 to U16 1st July 7.00pm (Non Contact Fun & Fitness Sessions)

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Linda Walden writes...You may remember our article in aprevious Barton Today of our challenge to do the Three Peaks.Well, the Ladies only went and did it and survived!! However Ithink I can say on their behalf it was the toughest thing they haveever done. The Ladies started their journey on Friday 19th at12:30pm,

I was there to wave them off and have to say it was a veryemotional moment as they were wanting to get started - but stillhad the look on their faces saying, “Oh no! What have we letourselves in for?” I felt as if I had been left behind which was avery sad moment. I got a few messages letting me know howfar they had got into their journey.

The first climb was Ben Nevis. This was the highest mountainand it was was climbed in the dark starting at 12:15am.Unfortunately there was no morning sunrise due to weatherconditions but there was lots of snow approximately 8ft, and itwas freezing – in fact so cold that the copy of Barton Todaystayed tucked away in the rucksack. They finished Ben Nevis at9amish and had a much needed breakfast and got themselves(as best they could in a minibus) comfortable for a sleep whilstthe drivers drove them to Scafell. This was also climbed in thedark starting around 7pm – this was a tricky mountain and a lot ofclambering about was needed. After Scafell which they finishedat about 3am they then went on to Snowdon. By this time all theladies were tired due to total lack of sleep, aching and wonderingwhether they could actually do another one. But they did andalthough they all thought this one would be a lot easier. It wasn’t.It is just as difficult and the only advantage was that the climbwas done in daylight and the weather conditions were better.

I can only imagine what the ladies went through, I met them atthe top of Snowdon (I got the train up!) and can say that thelooks on their faces said it all and they still had to climb downSnowdon.

Where they found that last bit of energy from I do not know.I had the honour of walking down Snowdon with them and thesegutsy ladies have my full admiration and respect as I only did thelast leg and can say - it is tough. Speaking with them they haveall gone through a big emotional roller coaster. They have beenthere for each other and spurred each one on when the otherneeded it. If you ask any of them which mountain they preferredor found better to climb they would each say a different one.

At the bottom of Snowdon there was lots of hugs and tears andeventually smiles did start to creep onto their faces. Our trustedguide Mick Finch had even had fish and chips ordered and theywere the best fish and chips ever. We have to mention MickFinch as he is the best - his calm approach and his, “Oh, it’s justround the corner” or “not far now” and his ability to give youthat confidence that you can do it is amazing – and he always hasa smile on his face. Mick also has guides with him as it is a biggroup and without Mick or the guides there is no way we couldhave done it. We also need to mention the drivers – they gaveup their weekend to drive to each mountain, providing supportand keeping everyone safe. And they do this voluntarily.

We all want to thank Mick and his team from the bottom of ourhearts for keeping everyone safe.

In case you have forgotten the ladies, they are: Alexia Tongue,Fiona Mitchell, Halina Thongmata, Irene Loftus, Karen Macarthur,Kate Densley, Kelly Gorton, Lisa Godwin, Susan Price and WendyWard.

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Night time climb

Just before leaving Northampton withthe odd one in the front myself.

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They did do Earls Barton proud, and I did dare ask if they woulddo it again and it was a definite no.

But I’d say never say never !!!!

A quote from one of the ladies, "Should you try doing the 3Peaks? Hell yes! Do you need to train for it? OMG, yes, Will youremember it forever? YES." And I think that is enough inspirationfor others to give it a try.

I didn’t climb the mountains and I know that the challenge wasfar harder than how I described so please when you see one ofthese ladies do pat them on the back. If anybody still wishes todonate the following are the links below.

Barton Peakers!!

All 10 at the top of Ben Nevis

At the end bottom of Snowdenwith the amazing Mick Finch

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Ian David Sturgess - 24th Oct 1951 - 8th June 2015

The Sturgess family are sad to announce the passing of IanSturgess. Ian was a well known and liked member of ourcommunity.

He has been a cub scout leader in the village for over 30 years,known to most as "Bagheera". The cub scouts was something Ianenjoyed up to his health deteriorating. Ian was also a bell ringerat All Saints Church and a member of the Earls Barton folk danceclub, a hobby he enjoyed with his wife Joy.

Since retiring 2 years ago Ian could often be seen around thevillage with his grandsons and Lexie the dog.

He will be greatly missed by many especially his wife, sons, 7grandchildren and sister. The family would like to take thisopportunity to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers andlove at this difficult time.

Many Thanks Joy, Paul, Faye, Trevor and Lou

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Earls Barton Cricket ClubFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ebcc.raiders

Website: www.earlsbarton.play-cricket.comClub Captain: Matt Rees 07834 183012Secretary: David Agostini 07854 309131

Lead coach: David Howe Club Chairman: Rob Mair - 07717 335899

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We are rapidly approaching the half way point of the season and there have been some good team and individual performances of note so far thisseason. We have also been really pleased with the turn out on Friday night for our youth nets with over 40 under 9’s playing kwick cricket. Withthe atmosphere at the club on Friday night being fantastic for both the parents and children.

Our partnership with Up’s and Down’s is also blossoming with two events planned for later in the year to help raise funds for the charity. The firstevent will be the end of term BBQ on the 21st of July to mark the end of the school term and our final junior practice of the summer. The secondevent is a family funday on the 31st of August. In the mean time we will be lending our support to the Up’s and Down’s by sponsoring Tom Rees onhis 140km bike ride around the Northamptonshire Country Side. You can also give money to Tom on his just giving page.

Our results for June are as follows:• The 30th May: The first team played Irchester and had a convincing victory. Irchester batted first and scored 241 for 8 and we chased down the

total with 2 overs to spare. Matt Rees lead the run chase with an unbeaten score of 152. The second team played away at East Haddon and endured a narrow defeat. We scored 159 off our 45 overs and East Haddon knocked them off with a couple of overs to spare.

• The 6th June: The first team played Old and came a disappointing second in the game. Old scored 255 for 7 off their 50 overs and we were bowled out for 93 in reply. The second team played Old Northamptonians and got a hard fought draw. ON’s scored 259 for 8 in their 50 overs and we finished on 217 for 7 with Chris Smart scoring 99 not out.

• The 13th June: Unfortunately due to the rain that blighted the carnival both cricket games were abandoned.

Our upcoming fixtures for July are as follows:• The 04th July: The first team are at home to S&L Corby. The second team are away to S&L Corby.

• The 11th July: The first team are away to Wellingborough Town. The second team are at home to Ashby Timken.

• The 18th July: The first team are at home to Old Northamptonians. The second team are away to Loddington & Mawsley.

• The 25th July: The first team are away to Great Houghton. The second team are at home to Desborough Town.

Our training sessions for adults are held on Wednesday nights from 6:00pm. While for Junior members the Under 9’s run on Friday’s from 6:00pmto 6:45pm with the U11 and U13, age groups also running on Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. With the U15 and U17 nets take place on Saturdaymornings from 10:00am.

We are always looking for any new playing or social members as well as volunteers to umpire, score or provide a tea for a game. With twenty twofirst team games in a season there is plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved!

We are also looking for sponsorship for the season with our target to raise money for the training of coaches for our thriving youth section.Sponsorship of the club starts at £25 for a match day ball sponsor package and we would love to have twenty two sponsors for all of the first teamgames. This would allow us to raise enough money for four coaches to be trained. If you are interested in sponsoring the club please contact ChrisGeorge on 07917 135573 or [email protected].

We hope to see you at Wildlife Watch next month.All Meetings are from 11am - 12.30pm unless otherwise stated.

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I have decided to push myself to the limits climbing the 5,895mmountain with a group of fellow students in September. Ourmotivation is knowing that we are climbing the mountain for agreat cause, Childreach International. We have teamed up with thecharity to fundraise money for them by being sponsored for theenduring mountain climb.

Childreach International is a child rights charity and have helpedmillions of children across the globe. Their most recent campaignfocusing on preventing child trafficking in Nepal following thedevastating earthquakes #TaughtNotTrafficked.

I have also organised a family disco at the working mens club toraise money on 17th July, 5.30-7.30pm. Tickets are £1 per person.

If you would like to purchase tickets please contact me on 07717577389 or [email protected].

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