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FRED POTTER
A very well-known Heyford character during the early part of the last century.
When I first knew Fred he farmed the land at Church Lane, he milked about 4 cows and he delivered milk around the village in a pony and float. He was an interesting man, extremely well read and I would spend much time with him and his wife Bert (short for Bertha), they lived in a house just opposite his cow shed. The farm consisted of about 4 fields stretching down to the river, land which is now part of Heyford Fishery. One of the fields was a complete bog, and I was always led to believe that during the 1890s oak trees grew in that field and when they were felled and carted away, the drains were so damaged – the water table being so high that the field reverted to a bog! Also I was told that the fields were used to school Polo ponies as they were so flat.
Fred Potter was a Leicestershire lad, he joined the Revd Longden when he was Rector of Shangton as a groom in 1894, and when he moved to Heyford in 1897 Fred Potter came with him. He was a man of musical ancestry and himself of considerable musical gifts. Fred had learned to play the organ at the age of eleven and officiated voluntarily as a boy at Shangton Church. At Heyford he became honorary organist and choirmaster and so remained for forty-five years until his master’s death.
From the beginning Mr Longden always farmed his own glebe (land), but the management was largely left in the capable hands of Mr Potter whose heart was in the work. A great reputation was made with the Heyford strain of Berkshire pigs, as also with hunters bred and trained on the place, and a short steeple-chase course was laid out on the land – again which is now the Fishery. Many prizes were won at various Horse Shows. The Rectory garden was always full of flowers, likewise the greenhouse all under the care and supervision of Mr Potter.
In 1901 he married Miss Bertha Nightingale of Pattishall and they moved into a cottage in the village. This arrangement did not last long, so in 1902 they moved into pleasant rooms at the Rectory, and the domestic work of the house was carried out by Mr and Mrs Potter.
Fred Potter suggested to the Revd Longden he might enjoy an occasional day with the hounds to benefit his health, and as he now owned his brother’s mare, he soon developed a great love of the chase, and when he arrived at the meet he was always accompanied by Mr Potter who as well as enjoying the sport as much as his master was able to school the young hunters bred at Heyford Rectory. In 1928 the Rector was thrown from his horse and of course Fred was on hand to take him home – that was the end of their hunting, the Rector was then in his seventieth year!
Fred Potter was a faithful friend and servant to the Revd Longden for over 50 years, and I quote a passage from Joan Wake’s book on the life of Mr Longden in this case with reference to his hunting activities.
“In his early days at Heyford Mr Longden used to drive a horse and trap, but with the coming of motor cars and the increase of road traffic and consequent inconvenience, Mr Longden decided to give up driving and took to a bicycle. It was then, and not until then, that he acting on the advice of Mr Potter, decided to take up hunting, though he had always been fond of a horse, he had never previously appeared in the hunting field.
Potter, who had always been a good judge of a horse was soon able to fix the Rector with the right sort of mount and, not feeling it advisable for him to go alone, decided that it would be in the best interest of all concerned that he should accompany his master in the capacity of second horseman. Henceforth for many years the Rector and his groom were generally to be found at meets of the Grafton hounds on Mondays and alternate Fridays, and the occasional meet of the Pytchley on Saturdays. Though Potter made it his business to see that his master was in the same field with the hounds not only at the meet, but also when they were running, and though he always seemed to be in the right spot when a lead was required at a difficult jump, yet at the same time Potter was generally to be found here, there and everywhere. If any rider took a toss and let go his horse Potter was always there to catch the animal and if need be to render aid to its owner.”
Potter was soon to be recognised as an authority on horse-flesh and it became widely known that in the stables at Heyford Rectory there was sometimes to be found a useful, well-trained type of hunter for sale. Would-be purchasers, however were warned that it was no good going to Heyford with that object in view on a Sunday morning (which alas!) had become the fashionable day for such transactions, because at that time the Rector would be standing in the pulpit, and Potter would be sitting at the organ where for many years he acted as voluntary organist and trainer of the choir.
After the Rector retired from hunting following a nasty accident in the hunting field, Potter turned his attention to gardening, and soon the Rectory garden was well worth a visit as had been the stables in earlier times.
The Revd Isham Longden passed away in the early summer of 1942, and Fred Potter and his wife moved to a house in Church Lane where he spent the rest of his days. They were a delightful couple and it was a privilege for me to have known them.
Hugh Adams
Family Announcements
Veronica, Barry and Lorraine Nickolls would like to thank everybody for their kind words of sympathy, flowers and donations received after the death of a very dear Mum and Nan, Gladys Billingham.
A special thank you to Revd Ann Slater, the Co-Op Funeral Care and The Old Sun, Nether Heyford.
THANK YOU!
I am so sorry for being late in thanking everybody for my lovely flowers and get well cards and their prayers. I would like to thank the Baptist Church for being there when I got out of hospital, my family, sister Irenie and my brother-in-law Michael, Diana Finney and Peter, Joyce, Mick and Chris for everything they have done, also the British Legion and Darby & Joan. It is lovely to be home around my loved ones and friends.
Thank you all again for all your support.
Olive
WILLIAM YOUNG NORRIE (Bill) 1917 – 2010
Born at Heburn, Co Durham, June 1917, Dad was the eldest of five children. He worked in the Tyneside Shipyards until the outbreak of the war, when he joined the Royal Navy. Working with the convoys in the South Atlantic, being front gunner he was first in line of fire.
Happily he survived this time and was demobbed at the end of the war. On leaving the Navy he joined the Weedon Fire Brigade at the Ordinance Dept, until its closure. Then he had a brief spell at Primus Gas Depot, Weedon, but his last job was with Express Lift Company Northampton until his retirement.
He lived in Nether Heyford for some 65 years. He was a member of the British Legion. A keen supporter of Heyford Athletic Football Club, he also played Skittles for the Foresters Arms, then later the Royal Oak, Flore. He was a familiar figure riding around the village on his trusty bicycle, stopping to chat with folk on his way. He took great pride in his garden, and we always had fresh veg for the table. He would cycle over to Flore to help Sue with her garden.
Unfortunately in the last 5 years his memory started to fail and the onset of dementia took its toll. It became increasingly difficult for him to cope. He had a wonderful group of carers who helped to keep him at home, but for his own safety and my peace of mind the decision was made he needed full time care. Dementia is still not understood unless you have direct contact with it. The trauma for carers and their families is sometimes unbearable. So many thanks to Beverley and family for their support.
Dad was transferred to the Grange at Daventry where he settled remarkably well. I think he secretly enjoyed the attention. The care and devotion of the staff was second to none. I cannot thank them enough. I was happy to know he was well looked after.
I think they thought he was quite a character. Over the last 6 months he deteriorated more so, and he had decided he had had enough, but his time had not come.
Finally on the 19th November he was called home. This life’s work over. He is now at peace. God bless you Dad. Thank you for everything.
Joan Pearson would like to thank everyone who sent cards and gifts and conveyed their good wishes to her during her recent spell in hospital and Longlands care home in Daventry. It helped a great deal knowing that there are so many kind friends and caring people in the village. Mum is now back at home and has a made a good recovery. Thank you all very much.
Joan, Angela and Pam
QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday February 19th 2011
7:30pm
Nether Heyford Village Hall
Hosted by Mick Collins
Teams of up to 6 people
Delicious refreshments served at interval
Only £3 per person.
To book a place phone Ann on 342491
Please bring your own drink
Chickpea Mash
This month’s recipe was developed at Denman College and was sponsored by Alpro. Denman is the W.I. school of cookery and runs courses on cookery, crafts and lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2x400g cans chick peas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
- 4tbsp Alpro plain soya yogurt
- 2and 1/2 tbsp of cornflour
- 600ml Alpro soya milk
- 100g watercress
Method
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the salmon for about 7 mins each side or until cooked through.
2. To make the chick pea mash. Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until soft but not coloured. Add the chickpeas and garlic with just enough water to cover. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Drain the chickpea mixture and put in a food processor along with the yogurt and whiz until smooth.
3 Mix the cornflour with a small amount of water to form a paste. Heat the milk and when just beginning to boil add the cornflour and whisk until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Add the watercress and seasoning, pour into a processor and whiz to a smooth sauce. Return to the pan and heat gently.
4. Pile the chickpea mash onto plates and top with the salmon and the watercress sauce. Serve with a selection of vegetables.
The next W.I meeting is on 3/2/11 on the subject of ‘The Rewards of Fostering and Adoption’. Visitors are always welcome. Please ring Ann on 342491 for further information.
THE MARK TANTON BENEFIT GIG – A REVIEW
What a fantastic night! The Mark Tanton Benefit Concert was; one of those occasions where you feel proud to be part of the Heyford Village community and pleased to welcome friends and supporters from round and about.
The night was a very fitting tribute to Mark in the week that would have been his fifteenth birthday: celebrating and commemorating his life and his love of music. It was wonderful to have so many talented local young people ready to perform and to have so much generous support from the crowd who responded with enthusiasm and helped to raise £1750 for Meningitis UK with pledges still coming in. As well as thanking all those who dug deep into their pockets on the night, the organisers would also like to show their appreciation to others who couldn’t come but gave a donation and to those who contributed prizes, funds and time and effort in making the night such a success.
The evening kicked off with the Church Benefice Band, made up of members of the four local parishes – Heyford, Flore, Stowe and Brockhall – some of whom were classmates and friends of Mark. They were followed by two bands from Rockschool, which Mark attended, and with whom he played the bass guitar. They were Behind Closed Doors (who have a charity single coming out for Meningitis UK called “Gone Too Soon”) and Korrozion.
A complete change of musical style followed with some Brazilian beats from the Northampton Samba Bandits who also had members who knew Mark well. Then it was back to guitars, drum and bass first with Plastered in Paris, then Left Til Last (a duo outfit), Transmission and finally Benson. All of these bands included Heyford youngsters who knew Mark and, in the case of Benson, his brother Paul played the guitar.
Perhaps one of the highlights of the evening was at the end when the whole crowd got into a circle and belted out Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now!” which was one of Mark’s favourite songs – a very moving grand finale.
We’d like to end our review with some public announcements:
MARK TANTON TEE SHIRT ORDERS!!! The list of 10 or so people who ordered t-shirts has gone astray! We have compiled a rough copy from memory but would greatly appreciate it if those who ordered could contact lesleytanton@hotmail.com or ring 01327 341298 to remind us of the sizes and numbers required and also to clarify if you have already paid for them yet. We are putting in another order soon.
The next fund raising events for Meningitis UK include…
March 27th Mark Tanton Memorial Children’s Triathlon (at Roade School): www.onyourmarksevents.org
April 17th Shirley Waterhouse is running the London Marathon and would like to be sponsored: www.meningitisuk.tributefunds.com/fund/Mark+Tanton/showFund
May 22nd Mark’s Walk at Pitsford Reservoir organised by Alison and Kieran Crick (website as above)
June 11th Adults’ Fancy Dress Disco at the Village Hall (the night of the Village Fete – details to follow)
From: Lesley, John, Sarah, Adrian, Shirley, Steve
Parent & Toddler Group
Just a quick reminder to let you all know that Little Fishes Parent & Toddler group still runs every Friday in the Baptist Chapel Rooms.
Drop in at anytime between 11am and 1pm for a chat and a coffee while the children play. Feel free to bring a packed lunch too!
PLUS……..
From 14th January, South Northants Surestart will be coming along to run craft and music sessions.
Come and give it a try – first week FREE!
Contribution of £1 per family thereafter
For more information contact Emma: 07926760736
Heyford Scout Group
As we enter a New Year, the Heyford Scout Group can look back at 2010 with huge pride at all the great events and activities they have been involved in, from Car Wash to Hell’s Kitchen and from Scout Camp to PGL in Weymouth, not forgetting the annual Christmas card delivery service. All of these, of course, in addition to the weekly activities, fun and occasional mayhem associated with the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer meetings.
So what’s been happening in December and January?
The key activity in December which has the potential to touch every single member of the Heyford Community was the annual Christmas Card delivery service. It involves the Beavers (delivering the initial flyers and Church card), Explorers who collect the cards and cash onwards to the Scouts who perform the sorting for the Cubs finally to deliver them. All of this effort was justly rewarded with a magnificent final fundraising total of £700. To make this even more impressive our friends at Barclaycard have very generously matched our efforts pound for pound to give a final total of £1400.00
Also in December, the Cubs and Beavers had a joint meeting in which the Beavers performed a great Christmas Carol accompanied brilliantly with their ‘shakers’ they had made and decorated over the preceding weeks. The Cubs added to the party atmosphere by running a number of stalls for parents and children alike, to part with money including tin can alley, guess the name of the teddy and lucky dip. A selection of seasonal refreshments rounded off a great evening for all.
Moving into the New Year, other news includes that we have places available for some Beavers (ages 6 to 8), and Scouts (ages 8 to 10). The Scouts are working on their DIY badge so parents beware! The Beavers will be given the opportunity to help choose which badge they want to start working on for the New Year, ably lead by Sally and her team of helpers.
We do however desperately need a volunteer to help with the Cubs who would eventually become a leader. This opportunity would be hugely rewarding for the individual and we hope someone will step forward to assist the great team of leaders already in place within the Scout Group. There would of course be a huge amount of support for anyone who might consider this from the other leaders, parents and children who get so much from the Scout Group.
Richard Pye
Top Cats Drama School
Praise to the very talented young people of our village and beyond.
Firstly, on Saturday 18 December, we were treated to a Top Cats Drama School
performance of the Dracula Rock Show and what a show it was! These
extremely talented youngsters, who range from 4-17 years old performed two shows
both with the utmost enthusiasm. The hard work and dedication from these
young people week in week out was proved in the perfomances displayed, all
the pre-show nerves disappeared and each came into their own. Well done
to you all and look forward to the next show.
Secondly, on Friday 14 January, we were entertained by a wide range of very
talented musicians at Mark’s Benefit Gig for Meningitis held in the Village
Hall. Many of the performers came from Nether Heyford and the event was
enjoyed by the young and old alike. Well done to everyone.
Carol Hesketh
Top cats is a local speech and drama school based in Nether Heyford welcomes children 3yrs to 18yrs of ages, to come and dance, sing, act, learn stagecraft, build confidence and make friends with a common interest. Find us on facebook or visit www.topcatsdrama.co.uk
Nether Heyford Pre-school
Are you looking for a place in which your child can learn through play, make new friends and experience a hands-on approach to learning with caring, qualified staff? If so look no further. We provide a stimulating learning environment in which each child can grow and experience activities through play, as laid out in the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Our organisation provides high quality care for children aged 2 to 4. We have a free flowing indoor outdoor play area. Children have the opportunity to discover more about the wider world through hands on learning in and around the community. The Pre-school has excellent links with The Bliss Charity School. We spend time in the school’s outdoor classroom, hunting for bugs, playing games and exploring the natural environment.
If you want to find out more about us, please contact us on 07984055828. We have an excellent website. Take a look at what we can offer you and your family. Contact us at http://netherheyfordpreschool.co.uk/.
During December, all the children took part in our Christmas play, “Our First Nativity” This was a magical moment for the children, staff and parents. The play was a delightful spectacle which was enjoyed by everyone, young and old alike. During the play, we held a raffle and teas and coffees were served. We made a grand total of over £200.00.
As we are a non profit organisation, fundraising is an integral part of providing new resources for the children. Do you own a company locally? Would you be interested in supporting us in helping us raise money for our group? If you can help us in any way, we would love to hear from you!
We would like to welcome new families and children to our setting this term, Poppy Starkey, James Linford and Lily Davis. We hope that you and your child enjoy their new learning experience. If you have any questions about what your child is learning, please speak to your child’s keyworker or the setting manager.
During the next few months, the Pre-school will be holding a wide variety of events including an open day. Come along, meet the staff and the committee; see what we can offer you and your family.
The rising five children will be going to “Forest School” in the spring term, to learn about boundaries, safety, exploration, fire and cooking. Forest School is an excellent learning opportunity for the children to learn new skills, especially team building, following instructions and using a wide variety of new equipment safely.
Please look around the locality for more about us and future up and coming events.
Our opening hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday 9-3; Tuesday, Wednesday 9-1. Our setting takes childcare vouchers such as Accor and Kiddicare. It is easy to register for other voucher schemes; just let us know which one you use. Children over three are entitled to 15 hours government funding, starting after the term they are three.
Best wishes to all for 2011 from the staff, committee and children of Nether Heyford Pre-school.
Heyford Brownies
Thank you to everyone who supported our Christingle Service, in December, I would particularly like to thank Heyford Meats for donating the oranges and the Brownies for playing their parts so well and for all the hard work they put in to make it a success. We have sent £109.45 to the Children’s Society to help with their work with homeless children in Britain.
We are looking forward to the new term, at Brownies, which starts on 19/1/11.
Vicki Hamblin Brownie Guider – 341059
From the Parish Council
Youth Club – work goes on to try and re-establish the Youth Club and the steering committee would like to hear ideas and welcome potential helpers. A public meeting was held on January 17th at 7.30 pm in the Youth Club. Some volunteers have now come forward and it is hoped to re-start this valuable facility again. Many thanks to Ray Wray for his continued efforts in upgrading the building.
Nether Heyford Events Diary
What’s on in Nether Heyford. At a glance! February
| 12th February | Movie Magic Music Day |
| 17th February | Heyford Picturedrome – Angels and Demons |
| 19th February | WI Quiz Evening |
| 26th February | Top Cats Quiz Evening |
Monthly Diary
| 2nd Sunday | Heyford Amblers walk | 10.30 am. See club diary |
| 1st Monday | Parish Council Meeting | Baptist Church Rooms 7.30 pm |
| 2nd Monday | Gardeners Club | Village Hall 7.30 pm |
| 3rd Monday | University of the
Third Age |
Bugbrooke Community Centre
2.30 pm |
| 4th Monday | Bugbrooke & District Flower Society | Village Hall 7.45pm |
| 1st Wednesday | First Wednesday Group | Baptist Rooms 2.00 pm |
| 1st Thursday | Womens Institute | Village Hall 7.30 pm |
| 2nd Thursday | Pensioners Meals | Youth Centre Roberts Field |
| 2nd & 4th Thursday | Heyford Singers | Village Hall 7.30 pm |
| 3rd Thursday | Royal British Legion | Baptist Church Rooms 7.30 pm |
| 3rd Thursday | Heyford Picturedrome | Village Hall 7.30pm |
| 4th Thursday | Open Door | Baptist Church Rooms 9.00am |
| Friday
(occasional) |
Heyford Singers | Village Hall 7.30 pm |
Fortnightly Diary
| Alt Tuesday | Darby & Joan | Baptist Church Rooms 2.15 pm |
Weekday Diary
| Sunday
|
Church services
Chapel services |
For details see St Peters
and St Pauls diary See Chapel diary |
| Monday | Crafty Club
Pre-school Explorers (14-18yrs) |
Baptist Church Rooms 12.30 pm Village Hall 8.00-1.00 pm
Church Rooms |
| Tuesday | Pre-school
Heyford Amblers
Martial Arts Beaver Scouts 6-8yr Cub Scouts Football Club Training |
Village Hall 8.00-1.00 pm
Weekly walk starting from the Green 10.30 am Village Hall 5.00-9.00 pm Church Rooms 6.15-7.15 pm Church Rooms 7.30-8.45 pm Playing Field 7.30 pm |
| Wednesday | Communion
Pre-school WEA Heyford Brownies Bowls Club
|
St Peters and St Pauls Church 9.30 am
Village Hall 8.00-1.00 pm Bliss School 8.00 pm Bliss School 5-6.30 pm Village Hall 2.00 pm & 7.30 pm
|
| Thursday | Pre-school
|
Village Hall 8.00-3.00 pm |
| Friday | Pre-school
Mums & Tots Scouts |
Village Hall 8.00-3.00 pm
Chapel School Rooms 11-1.00 pm Church Rooms 7.15-9.15 pm |
| Saturday | Top Cats Drama School | Bliss School 9.30 am |
Forthcoming Events
| 5th March | We’ve Got Talent! |
| 26th March | Sid Kipper |
| 2nd April | Tennis Club Open Day |
This diary of events is accurate to the best of our knowledge. To correct an entry or to include information, contact the Editor.
MORRIS DANCING!!!
Queen’s Oak is a friendly women’s Morris side from Potterspury in Northamptonshire. We perform a mixture of traditional dances from Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire- the Welsh border counties- along with modern dances written in the same spirit. All ladies are welcome to join and try their hand at Border Morris at our open evening and all male or female are welcome to have a go at the traditional tunes which accompany them!
Date: Tuesday the 8th of February 2011
Time: 8-10pm
Venue: Yardley Gobion Village Hall
Content: Try your hand at Border Morris the traditional dance form from the borders of Wales. Wield your stick with Queen’s Oak for an evening of dance never to be forgotten!
For more information and pictures please visit our website:
http://www.queensoak.org.uk/
BUGBROOKE & DISTRICT FLOWER SOCIETY
Our monthly meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7.45 pm in Nether Heyford Village Hall. Guests and new members are always welcomed.
Our February meeting is on Monday 28th when we look forward to a wonderful demonstration entitled “A New Leaf” by Jo Williams. Please come and join us for a relaxing and entertaining evening.
For more information please ring Simone on 01327 342167 or Maureen on 01327 340789.
Nether Heyford Tennis Club
Hopefully, we are now over the worst of the winter weather, although it didn’t put off some of our enthusiastic members who continued to play in extremely low temperatures!
This year our Open Day will held be on Saturday 2nd April from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Please come along to meet the committee and our coach; you can also play some tennis with our members who will be there to welcome you on the day.
We are pleased to announce that for the second year running our fees will not be increased in 2011. We hope this will attract new players and increase our membership which proved to be the case in 2010.
Last summer, our Ladies and Vets Teams won their leagues, which was extremely exciting for our club. We also have a Ladies B Team, Mixed Team and Gentlemen’s Team. If anyone is interested in joining any of these teams, please do get in contact with us. We’d love to welcome you into our friendly club.
Make a note of our Open Day in your diary:
Saturday 2nd April from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
The Playing Fields, Middle Street, Nether Heyford, Northants, NN7 3LL
We look forward to seeing you!
Barbara Wilkins Chairperson
Tel: 01327 341756 or Mob: 07596 969 776
Heyford Bowls Club: Indoor Bowls
Tuesday evening 30th November saw us entertain our old friends, the Moreton Pinkney Bowling Club. It proved to be an entertaining match, which unfortunately we lost. Once again superb refreshments were laid on in the interval and a large thank you to all those who helped to provide and organise it. Our Christmas Fun Bowling evening was held on Wednesday 22nd December. In spite of atrocious conditions of ice and snow a good crowd braced the elements to have a most enjoyable evening. As usual it was a different kind of bowling evening and the target bowls again caused a great deal of hilarity, with some very high scoring.
Our last evening’s bowling session before the New Year was very well supported as has been the standard set for attendances over the last twelve months. With a new mat coming shortly, which we will have to get used to, an interesting year appears to be ahead of us. Thanks must be given to all the people who have supported the “Indoor Bowling Club” during 2010 and hopefully we can make 2011 an even more interesting year than the last one.
Anyone who would like to join us in one of our bowling sessions will be made most welcome. These are held in the Village Hall on Wednesdays at 2 pm and 7.30 pm, so just come along at which time suits you best.
Den Taylor
NETHER HEYFORD WEA
Our study for the Spring 2011 Course is The London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1923-47. Britain’s largest railway company ran trains over the Midlands and from Bournemouth to Wick. We’ll look at its inheritance, finances, restructuring under Lord Stamp, traffic and services, locomotives and rolling stock, its ultimate success, the effects of war time and nationalisation.
Tutor Martin Bloxsom. Fee £48.75 (discounted: £43.90) or Free.
Venue Bliss Charity Primary School, Middle Street, Nether Heyford.
Date Wednesday 8 – 9.30 pm, 10 meetings from 26th January 2011.
As there was no issue of the Prattler in January I regret no advance publicity was possible. Late arrivals will however be very welcome. Garrett, Hon Sec
HEYFORD AMBLERS
The next Sunday walk will be on Sunday 13th February starting from WHITTLEBURY (near Silverstone) at 10-30 am. (Parking on the road/layby near the playing field.)
We shall be walking about 5 miles in a round trip mainly along Bridleways with just one ploughed field.
We’ll continue walking on Tuesday mornings, meeting at the bus stop on the green at 10.30 am. We don’t walk fast, we do about 3 or 4 miles, and we stop frequently to admire the view or to get our breath back. We are usually back in the village by 12-30. If you would like to join us, just turn up wearing sturdy footwear and give it a whirl.
Mick & Shirley Collins 01327 342287
UPPER NENE VILLAGES 3rd AGE GROUP
MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2011: DAVID WILSON – ‘DIALECTICKLE’
David, who was born in Higham Ferrars and who taught in local secondary schools, will be giving an amusing talk on the Northamptonshire dialect which will illustrate his Northampton Dialect Dictionary ‘That’ll Learn You’. He will introduce us to the words and phrases used locally which might help those who ‘come from away’! We have waited over a year for a talk from David which must indicate how popular his talks are. He is part of a duo entitled ‘Duo and Solo’.
MONDAY 21 MARCH 2011: MIKE LEONARD’ HUMOUR’
At this time of year, we could all do with ‘a laugh’ and that is what Mike will be giving us with stories, jokes and the funny things that people say. He is a consummate speaker and I am sure we will enjoy his brand of humour.
Meetings are open to non-members and take place at Bugbrooke Community Centre, Camp Hill, Bugbrooke on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2.30p.m. For further information contact Fay Maddern 01327 352401.
Special interest groups: Antiques Trail, Appreciating Poetry, Book Exchange, Bridge, French beginners, French Intermediate, Genealogy, German intermediate, History of Music, Literature Group, Luncheon Club, ‘My Kind of Music’, Scrabble, Snooker, Spanish Beginners, Writing Family History.
