THE NEWSLETTER AT THE ROOTS OF THE GRAND UNION BENEFICE
OF BLISWORTH AND STOKE BRUERNE/ SHUTLANGER,
WITH GRAFTON REGIS, ALDERTON AND MILTON MALSOR
Message from our Curate
Dear Reader,
Happy New Year to you all; I hope your Christmas was very enjoyable. I have spoken to many folk who have been lamenting the
speed with which Christmas day comes and goes; blink and you almost miss it. This is a great shame as we all go to great lengths
to make Christmas a special time. Some folk have told me that it would be good to observe 12 days of Christmas as is sung about
in the carol. In olden times this was customary, and the Christmas festivities would begin on Christmas day and continue for
twelve days, finishing on the twelfth night on 6 January. This sounds like a good idea to me.
In the Church seasonal cycle, we are celebrating the Epiphany on 6 January. It is the time when the Three Wise Men travelled
from a far-off land in the East to offer their gifts to the new King, whose star they had seen appear in the sky, and which they
were following. Epiphany means, appearing or revealing, and that star led them to Jesus.
As we begin this New Year, I wonder if you would pause and think about Jesus for a moment? At Christmas we have a
sentimental picture of Jesus as He is revealed to the world as a tiny vulnerable baby. The Jewish people were waiting for their
King to be revealed, and had a picture of a conquering victorious King who would deliver them from the Roman oppression they
were living under. But their King came to them in the form of a helpless baby. Everything about Jesus was unexpected and
unfathomable, which is why many of His own people did not recognise Him or accept Him as their king. Jesus was a joke to
many people of his day, and someone to be sneered at and disregarded.
Over 2,000 years later we are still celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas and the revealing of who Jesus is, at Epiphany. The
question is, do we, like the wise men, recognise and accept Him as a King who will one day rule God’s kingdom, or like the
people of his own day, do we overlook Him because we think belief in Jesus is a joke and something to be sneered at and to
disregard?
At the beginning of this New Year, would you please take some time to think afresh about Jesus? There are millions of believers
worldwide who have had an Epiphany moment when they came to believe that Jesus is not just some good man from the pages of
history, who is enshrined in myth and legend; but that He is in fact, who the wise men knew Him to be: God’s own son, a King,
who was sent to proclaim the arrival of God’s Kingdom here on earth, bringing peace, love and hope to all mankind.
I saw a car window sticker once that had a very challenging statement on it. It had a picture of the three wise men and it said,
Wise men followed Jesus; they still do!’
Wishing you all a very happy and blessed new year. With love, Revd Sue Cooper. x
Service Schedule for 2017
1 January, Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
22 January
10.30 a m: Benefice Communion service, Blisworth
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Alderton
9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Milton Malsor
8 January, Epiphany
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Stoke Bruerne
11.00 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Blisworth
9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Milton Malsor
29 January, The Presentation of Christ
11.00 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Blisworth
10.30 a m: Benefice Communion service, Alderton
15 January
8.00 a m: Holy Communion, BCP, Blisworth
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Milton Malsor
11.00 a m: Holy Communion, CW, Grafton Regis
11.00 a m: Morning Worship, Blisworth
Every Wednesday: 9.30 a m, Morning Prayer, Blisworth and Milton Malsor
Useful Telephone Numbers for the United Benefice of Blisworth and Stoke Bruerne with Grafton Regis, Alderton and Milton Malsor
Rector: Revd Andrea Watkins, tel 01604 857619
Curate: Rev’d Sue Cooper, tel 01604 764243
Churchwarden of Blisworth: Mrs Fiona McKenzie, tel 01604 859541
Churchwardens of Stoke Bruerne: Mrs Christine Frost, tel 01604-862561 and Mr Lee Arnfield, tel 01604 864553
Churchwardens of Grafton Regis: Mrs Jean Glanville, tel 01908 543463 and Mrs Judy Kendrick-Simonsen, tel 01908 542535
Churchwarden of Alderton: Mrs Amanda Selvey, tel 01327 811380.
Churchwardens of Milton Malsor: Mr Alistair Muir tel 01604 858949 and Mrs Susan Lowin, tel 01604 858605
The Julian Group for Silent Prayer
The Julian Group for Silent Prayer – making space for God. The group meets on the second Monday of the month (14 March) from 5.00 p m to
6.00 pm, usually at 2 Towcester Road, Blisworth. You are welcome to join us to ‘taste and see’ or on a regular basis. Contact Sue Cutts or
Hilary Spurrier for more information.
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STOKE BRUERNE
VILLAGE NEWS
News from Stoke Bruerne Parish Council
Stoke Bruerne Parish Council is looking to install some toddler play equipment on the recreation field for our very youngest
residents. If you have any ideas as to what should be installed please let Alison Benson, Clerk to the Council, know by
emailing her at [email protected]. The village green will also shortly see some much-needed work with
the old posts being removed and replaced and a general update/tidy-up undertaken. If there is something which you think
needs attending to in the village then please let the Council know. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 January 2017
at 7.30 p m in the village hall. All are welcome to attend.
Floodlighting of the Church
Many thanks to Mrs Enid Armstrong who has donated funds to the church floodlighting scheme in memory of her dear parents, George and
Winifred Cole, of Manchester born on 29 June 1903 and died on 12 December 1991 and 12 April 1901 to 11 October 1952 respectively, in
loving memory.
Also in memory of Enid's husband, John Alan Armstrong, born on 26 November 1929 and died on 24 January 2015, rest in peace.
Cinema in the Barn
After consultation with villagers, it has been decided to trial a community cinema in Stoke Bruerne during the winter months only and our first
screening is scheduled for 24 January at 8.00 p m in the Barn Bar at the rear of the Navigation pub. It will be a not-for-profit enterprise with
admission set at £5 per person to start with, although this may reduce after start-up expenses are covered and we know what our audience sizes
are likely to be. It's a small venue seating up to 36 (first come first served) with an opportunity to visit the bar and even have a meal with friends
beforehand. At the time of writing, the choice of January's film is still to be confirmed so watch out for posters and information on the
Navigation's Facebook page or our own Facebook page @StokeBruerneCinema. If you'd like to receive regular e-mail updates about film
screenings please contact [email protected], or telephone The Navigation on 01604 864988 for more information.
SHUTLANGER
Phone Box
BT are consulting on removing little-used public phone boxes in South Northamptonshire, including the one in Bakers
Lane in Shutlanger. At its most recent meeting the Parish Council had no objection and SNC are minded, as their initial
decision, to agree to the box's removal. If any member of the public disagrees, please contact Community Services at
SNC as soon as possible as a final decision is due in mid-January 2017.
Peter Newson
GRAFTON REGIS
Christmas Lunch
About 25 people enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch on 15
December; Kathy Colgrove, Kathy Harry and Jean Glanville were
in charge of the cooking and Barry, as usual, was washing up.
They were aided and assisted by various people behind the scenes,
who set the room up and cleared it away again afterwards so thanks also go to
them. We were served up with turkey and all the trimmings, followed by a variety
of desserts, mince pies and plates of sweets, together with tea and coffee.
There was a tombola this year, run by Amanda, with proceeds going to St
Margaret’s Church. Margaret was also running a stall of Christmas present-type
objects, which raised over £75 for funds towards the restoration of the knight in the
church at Alderton.
Once again, it was a lovely event and everybody who attends really appreciates all
the hard work that goes into these lunches every month during the winter season.
Grafton’s Yuletide Dinner
Our village hall was full for the Yuletide dinner at the Court of Queen Elizabeth
Woodville on Friday 2 December. Guests enjoyed a 3-course medieval feast
including mulled wine, venison and other savoury and sweet treats of the period –
the 15th century setting precluded some ingredients such as potatoes and tomatoes!
Yes, it is possible to enjoy a meal without potatoes in any form.
The evening saw the world premiere of the song “Twelve Days in Grafton” a J.
Feakin composition, aided by members of the Village Hall Committee.
Special thanks are due to Rina and Nieldre Laubscher and Geoffrey Pucci for their
roles in the drama that unfolded during the evening. Thanks also to Louisa
Pretorius, Jon Feakin and Keith Harry for donning costumes to add to the
atmosphere. Thanks too, to Barry and Jean Glanville, and Lorraine Cesar for hard
work in the kitchen, and also to Lilli Laubscher and Ana and Elisa Cesar for their
help serving. PS Look out for our next historical dinner which will be on the
evening of Friday 7 April. Details soon to be published in GRASS and on our
website www.grafton-regis.co.uk.
Kathy Harry
BLISWORTH
Blisworth School Nativity Play:
As usual it was a pleasure to welcome the school into church on Monday 12 December for their annual Nativity play.
The children gave polished performances, and the choir goes from strength to strength. They do work so hard – prior to the actual performance,
they came into church for three rehearsals, and the result was a credit to all the staff involved. How good it is to see these youngsters portray
the true Christmas story for an audience of their families.
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Tree of Love
On Advent Sunday, St John’s Church, Blisworth held a carol service that included a “Tree of Love”.
People were invited to add a bauble to the Christmas tree, along with a tag in memory of their loved
ones. It was a very moving service that acknowledged that Christmas can be a very difficult time for
people.
The tree will remain in church until Epiphany so there is still time for you to come into church and
add your bauble to the display.
Christmas Bazaar:
The Christmas bazaar, held in church for the fourth year, attracted a good number of visitors, (even
one from New Zealand!), and every stall was busy. Many thanks to all who helped to make the event
a success, and raise welcome funds, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
A huge thank you to everyone who came on 13 December. Over £500 has been raised. Recent news
from Stepanavan reports that earlier donations (the summer garden party) have refurbished a school
gym, provided cooking facilities in a school and provided new windows for another gym. Many
thanks to all who are really helping to make a difference.
Open the Book
The Open the Book team have just delivered their last school assembly of the year. The Christmas story was enthusiastically received by the
children of Stoke Bruerne School.
A huge thank you to the dedicated team who give so willingly of their time and who enthusiastically take on a range of different parts. We look
forward to next term and more stories shared in Stoke Bruerne and Milton Malsor schools.
We are always looking for more volunteers, particularly men. If you are interested in joining the team, please let Hilary Spurrier, Rev’d Andrea
or Rev’d Sue know. Find out more about the scheme at the next Benefice service.
Community Choir:
The community choir is temporarily changing its venue for rehearsing. From Thursday 12 January, we will be rehearsing at Milton Malsor
Holy Cross Church at 7.30 p m, instead of at Blisworth. We will be at Milton until after Easter for heating purposes.
Also, there will be an Epiphany exhibition at Holy Cross Milton Malsor on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 January from 10.00 a m to 3.00 p m. All
are welcome to attend.
Blisworth WI
The next meeting is on 12 January and is an open musical meeting - 7.30 p m in the village hall.
ALDERTON
Church Cleaning Rota
Amanda Selvey & Sara Rudd
Alderton Christmas Trail
Advent Sunday fell on 27 November and after our first attempt at the Christmas trail last year, when the weather was
most inclement, we decided to repeat the event. We had
asked people if they would be prepared to put their
lights up a little earlier than perhaps they would have
done, and a large number of households came up trumps
and got their lights up in time for the trail. We met at
The Old Barn, where hot soup, mulled wine and festive
nibbles were available. Father Christmas had also paid
an early visit to Alderton and had a basket full of
chocolatey goodies for the children to help themselves
to. Captain, the resident Shetland pony, complete with
Christmas lights and antlers, was also in attendance. A
large crowd had gathered at The Old Barn and at the
appointed hour, there was a loud countdown from the
crowd, and on came the lights – in abundance!
After the gasps of ‘ooh and aah’, a large proportion of the gathered crowd followed Captain and two village children, dressed as Mary and
Joseph, around the village to admire the recently installed lights in so many of the village houses. People then came into church, where they
could partake of refreshments and have the opportunity to purchase some Christmassy items and makeup, light a Christmas sparkler or have a
go at one of several competitions.
The weather was very kind to us and it was a beautiful evening; everybody seemed to enjoy the event and it was good to see so many familiar
and new faces at the event. We raised nearly £300 for church funds, and just over £80 for the knight’s restoration fund.
We would like to thank everybody who made the effort to get their lights up in time and everyone who came to the event and helped to make it
such an enjoyable success.
Alderton PCC
Posada
This year, during the season of Advent, there has been a posada making its way around the village. It was introduced to us during the service in
St. Margaret's Church on 27 November, Advent Sunday. Reverend Sue Cooper, our Curate, explained how it works and talked us through some
of the items contained within the basket before blessing it and sending it on its way. The contents included an Advent candle, to be lit each
evening, figures of Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus, books and activities for children, a copy of the BBC DVD ‘The Nativity’ as well as a
copy of the Alderton Nativity which was made a few years ago and featuring many of the village residents. There was also a tin of stars and
people were invited to keep one to hang on their Christmas tree as a reminder of when the Holy Family came to stay with them.
Daryl and Bob Halsey were first to receive the posada, which was then passed from household to household before being received back into
church during the service on Christmas Day. Unfortunately, due to one or two delays en route, the posada did not reach as many households as
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we'd have liked, so apologies if it did not make its way to you this year. It did however reach a good proportion of homes and we hope that those
who received it found some benefit in it.
May we take this opportunity to wish all village residents peace and happiness this Christmastide and throughout the New Year. Alderton PCC
Lighting of the Church
The PCC would like to say a huge thank you Roger Gavan for once again lighting up the church over the festive season. It has really looked
lovely and it is wonderful to have the building lit over this very special time.
Tree Dressing
The tree dressing started this year on Monday 19 December when 5 stalwart villagers gathered in Margaret’s kitchen for an evening of stringing
apples. This is a really messy process and takes several hours. We are grateful to Doris for supplying 4 large sacks of apples; in the past we
have had to buy apples from the market, but this year, the apples remained on the trees and in good condition for several weeks more than usual.
Each apple has to be pierced and then threaded on to lengths of binder twine. In addition, Margaret had spent several hours threading peanuts.
On the morning of 21 December, Brian and Margaret hung the apples and nuts on to the tree and by 6.30 p m a crowd had gathered under the
cherry tree, where they were served with mulled wine or juice and a selection of mince pies, sausage rolls or coconut biscuits. Everyone was
invited to write a thought or wish on to a cardboard ‘leaf’ and hang this on to the tree and then everyone joined together to sing several carols.
It was a really lovely event and a huge vote of thanks must go to Margaret, who initiated the event in the village and who continues to be in
charge of it – a huge effort. Now the season of winter has just started, the birds will be helped through the cold weeks by the supply of food
hanging on the tree. Thank you to everybody who contributed to the event and to all those who came along and joined us.
New Year’s Day Walk
If you have put on extra pounds over Christmas, why not walk it off by joining us on our traditional New Year’s Day walk? This will be a
leisurely, social stroll to Stoke Bruerne and back. We will meet at the bottom of Spring Lane for a 10.45 a m start and everybody is most
welcome. It can be a bit muddy, so suitable clothing and footwear are advised.
Afterwards, there will be the usual festivities at the home of Paul and Linda; it would be helpful if you could let them know if you will be
coming to that – just so they know how many to cater for! In addition, this year we are asking that you please bring a change of shoes to wear in
the house – either that or be prepared to take your shoes off at the door.
We look forward to seeing you.
Don Allen
Trees in the Churchyard
Work will be commencing shortly on the lime trees in the churchyard; they need to be pollarded to the previous level, something which is well
overdue and has not been done for several years. Please be aware that this is going to cause some disruption and it would probably be as well to
avoid the churchyard while the work is going on. The work is due to start on 11 January, weather permitting.
There will be a large amount of wood resulting from the pollarding. If anybody is interested in having some of this wood for burning at home,
then please speak to Robert Wilson, who will be carrying out the work, or to a member of the PCC. The wood is, apparently, not the of the best
quality for burning and will be cut into lengths of approximately 1 metre so if you are interested in having some, you will need to arrange to cut
it into smaller pieces yourself. In addition, there will be a large amount of wood chip available; if you are interested in having some of this,
again speak to Robert or a PCC member. Robert would be prepared to deliver the wood chip to your drive. A donation towards church funds
would be appreciated in return for either of these items.
Alderton PCC
A Sincere and Heartfelt Thank You Message from Glebe Farm
Lyn and I, as many of you will know, have been suffering a series of severe health issues since August 2016. This has caused, and still is
causing, a lack of ability to function normally and needing support. We are so very grateful for people’s ongoing generosity, kindness and love;
it humbles us and we both thank you all most sincerely for all you have done; so very many of you have ‘gone that extra mile’ to help us.
I am slowly improving and hope to be more able and to drive again early in the New Year. Lyn has ‘climbed half-way up her mountain’ but
still has some very testing times to come and will continue to need all our support.
Thank you all once again, we both send best wishes for the festive season to you and your families and for a healthy, happy 2017.
Trevor Woodger
MILTON MALSOR
The Advent season in the village was a lovely time with some very successful events. The Historical Society held
its annual Christmas party at the Village Hall in December. The school enacted a Living Nativity which saw all the
children suitably attired in 1st century costume move round the village, led by Roman soldiers and with Mary seated
on a donkey with Joseph at her side. Having found no room at the inn (the Compass) the holy family found refuge
in a "stable" on the school playing field. More than 300 people came to watch as the children sang their way around the village. Green Street
was closed for the occasion.
The churches report significant numbers attending services: at Holy Cross the Nine Lessons & Carols saw the building filled to capacity, with
similar large numbers attending the Christmas Eve family crib service. The Christmas morning Communion service was led by Peter Heffron
and the Baptist Church's family service led by the Turner family upheld its customary high level of singing.
Mums and Tots
This takes place every Friday morning through term time at Milton Malsor Village Hall from 9.30 a m until 11.30 a m. All mums and tots
welcome.
Bellringing
Many thanks to Mason Masterman, Jim Cameron and Matt Rogers, who climbed ladders and scrambled under the bells to put the muffles on the
clappers at Stoke Bruerne and Blisworth for Remembrance Sunday. They then had to take them off again. The muffles are leather pads that are
strapped on to the ball of the clapper to give that soft echo sound.
Also a very big thank you to all those who sponsored me to ring a quarter peal for ‘Bell Ringers Fight Back Against Blood Cancer’. I raised just
over £200.This was one of 9 quarter peals rung in the Towcester area, 3 of which were in our Benefice at Alderton, Grafton Regis and Stoke
Bruerne on Saturday 3 December. This was part of a national campaign to raise funds to treat those who suffer from various types of blood
cancer. Thank you also to Rev’d Andrea for permission to use the bells and to Amanda Selvey and Jean Glanville for opening the churches.
Diane Rogers
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GENERAL NEWS
Not For Profit, Pilates & Yoga Classes, held in Paulerspury
Pilates
Currently we have pilates classes on Mondays from 10.45 a m to 11.45 a m and 11.55 a m to 12.55 p m and Wednesday mornings 10.45 a m to
11.45 a m. It is an 8 week course = £40 (drop in if space available, £7 a class). The class is taken by Lisa who is a grade 4 instructor; they are
held in Paulerspury Village Hall and the next classes are 9 and 11 January 2017.
Yoga
Yoga classes are held in the new room village hall on Tuesdays, 10.00 a m to 11.30 a m. Our tutor is Iris Parish who has taught yoga for many
years; the next class is on 10 January 2017
Contact Sue on 01327 811 596 for more information on any of the above classes.
Notes from a Local Farmer
Hi everyone,
It is a couple of months since I last spoke to you all and a lot has happened since October. On the livestock side, the tups have finished their
work and hopefully the ewes are all in lamb. Out of 1,000 ewes, we would expect to have 25 or so barren and the majority will be double, with
threes and singles in equal quantity. We will know more when they are scanned in mid-December. The weather has been very kind up to now,
with below average rainfall and above average temperatures.
The remaining lambs from last year’s flock are on stubble turnips, which were put in after harvesting. Hopefully the lambs will be fat in
January; we seem to sell the last ones just as the new ones are arriving.
On the arable side, we continued to cultivate the soil up until the end of October, ready for spring drilling. Oil seed rape has had all its sprays
and has been put to bed.
We are currently engaged in estate management, repairing fences and trimming trees. We have also been levelling ant banks, which has worked
Robert Davy
quite well with our new piece of kit. Whether this eases the ant problem, we shall see. Speak to you next month.
Emergency Numbers - Police
To report any crime or incident, call 101 or in an emergency call 999.
Your local officers are as follows:
Alderton: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Stoke Bruerne: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Shutlanger: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Grafton Regis: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Blisworth: PCSO 7012 Tara Cooksammy
Milton Malsor: PCSO 7012 Tara Cooksammy
You can contact them by calling 101, or you can email them at [email protected]
For more local SCT information, visit the local policing pages at www.northants.police.uk
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United Benefice Calendar for 2017
All groups and organisations within the community are warmly invited to include events here.
January
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7/8
10
12
12
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24
26
3
18
23
5
24-26
25
7
10
10
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February
March
April
June
July
November
New Year’s Day walk, Alderton
Epiphany weekend, Milton Malsor
Parish Council Meeting, Stoke Bruerne, 7.30 p m
Shutlanger Parish Council meeting
January 12th Blisworth W.I.Open meeting 7.30 p m village hall – musical evening.
WI meeting, speaker from the Hope Centre, Milton Malsor
Community Cinema, Stoke Bruerne, 8.00 p m
Blisworth Film Club – Swallows and Amazons
Paulerspury Picturedrome, 8.00 p m, Paulerspury Village Hall
Local history day, Milton Malsor, 10.00 a m to 4.00 p m
Blisworth Film Club – Light Between Oceans
Benefice team on duty at Streetchurch
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St Mary’s Church, Stoke Bruerne, 800 anniversary celebrations
Coffee morning, Stoke Bruerne Church, 10.00 a m to 12.00 noon
Historical dinner, Grafton Regis
Milton Malsor WI summer outing to Henley-on-Thames
Oompah evening, Paulerspury, 8.00 p m
Benefice team on duty at Streetchurch
Benefice team on duty at Streetchurch
Mums & Tots: Every Friday morning through term time at Milton Malsor Village Hall from 9.30 a m till 11.30 a m. All mums and tots
welcome.
Community choir: Come along and join the community choir who are meeting every Thursday night from 7.30 p m till 9.00 p m in
Blisworth Church. All are welcome to swell the ranks and subscriptions are only £2 per person.
The Julian Group for silent prayer – making space for God. The group meets on the second Monday of the month, between 5.00 p
m and 6.00 p m, usually at 2 Towcester Road, Blisworth. You are welcome to join us to ‘taste and see’ or on a regular basis.
Contact Sue Cutts or Hilary Spurrier for more information.
SNIPPETS:
If you are more fortunate than other people, it is better to build a longer table
than a taller fence.
The only people with no flaws are perfect strangers.
Scary and Dangerous Email
I received an email purporting to have come from Manchester Police. It was a
scam; the first first clue was that I had not been to Bury in the last year; the
second was that the ‘from email address’ was not a police address - it was
[email protected].
Then the link labelled “Check Fixed Speed Device Data” would have taken me
to a Russian web address if I had clicked on. When my mouse pointer is placed
on the link, it displays the link information; as you can see it directs to
la-ceramics.ru and to a php program which undoubtedly would have tried to do
bad things to my computer.
It highlights the importance of being vigilant with emails, even though they may
look plausible. IF IN DOUBT, DON’T CLICK ON ANY LINKS!
Paul Dards
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF GRASS is 14 January 2017
If you can get any copy to us earlier than that it would be very much appreciated
thanks to Jackie Grundon for proof reading
and James Rudd for the Alderton Christmas trail picture
Please send any copy to: Linda Dards, Moorend, Spring Lane, Alderton NN12 7LW tel 01327 811265, e-mail: [email protected]
Could you please include your name & phone number with entries in case we have any problems. If you would like to add photographs or
drawings to your text these are welcome and can be supplied via email or as photos, and returned after scanning. Contributions by email are
most welcome, we can accept most formats; please request a response from us on receipt – so you are sure that we have your submission.
Word (any version) is preferred.
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