APRIL 2018

CHURCH SERVICES

1 Apr               No Service                   8 Apr   10.00   Family Service             15 Apr             No Service

22 Apr 09.00   Family Service             29 Apr 10.00   Benefice Family Communion

 

CHURCH GRASS CUTTING APPEAL.

It’s that time of the year when we can all look forward to the coming of Spring and the task of grass cutting of the Churchyard. Hannington PCC were very grateful to all who donated monies last year towards the cost of the mowing of the Churchyard and we are again asking you to help us by making a donation, which will greatly assist us to cover the ever-increasing cost. 

The Church is unable to fund this cost and we rely very much on your generosity to enable us to continue the grass cutting throughout the season.  The Churchyard is a focal point of the village and it’s appearance is appreciated by all who either live or visit Hannington.

Donations can be popped through the letterbox of Andrew Greatrex –Birchdale House, West Farm Close (behind the telephone box) - cheques should be made payable to Hannington PCC. Your help and support will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

CHURCHYARD GRASS

Some areas of the church grass will be left un mown this summer. Churchyards are a valuable wild life habitat because there is so little grass land left - England has lost 97% of its ancient meadow land. There are many meadow grasses and wild flowers in the Hannington church grass which can provide pollen and nectar for butterflies, bees and a wide range of other insects if the grass is left to grow naturally creating a meadow of colour, texture and interest. To encourage this rich and beautiful natural resource some areas of the church grass will be left unmown this summer. Walgrave church has a similar plan and this type of management is encouraged by the Northants Wildlife Trust and the Reverend Richard Coles, TV broadcaster and celebrity

 

FILLED DOG EXCREMENT BAGS

PLEASE WOULD THE PERSON WHO GOES TO THE TROUBLE OF PLACING THEIR DOG’S EXCREMENT INTO A BAG, KINDLY TAKE IT HOME WITH THEM, RATHER THAN LEAVING IT AS ORNAMENTS ON GATES, FENCES AND HEDGEROWS. THANK YOU!

 

HANNINGTON QUIZ NIGHT – FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018

Just a quick reminder of the forthcoming event. If you haven’t already booked a place, let us know as soon as possible, so we can get you in!

Book now by contacting Andrew or Elaine Greatrex on 01604 781969 or by e-mail elainegreatrex2@gmail.com

Tickets priced at £12 each -cheques made payable to Hannington PCC.

Look forward to seeing you.

 

VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Village Hall AGM is taking place on WEDNESDAY JUNE 6th. At 7pm, everyone is very welcome.

 

VILLAGE HALL TOTE

The Tote winner for March is:- No. 20 – Mr. P. Wigley. Congratulations!

The annual Tote collection which will start at the end of the month. Anyone wishing to join at a cost of £12 for the twelve months from April onwards could give their money to Robin Wratten at School House, School Lane, otherwise a collector will call.  

BEREAVEMENT

We are extremely saddened to learn that Mrs Marjorie Linnell, a longstanding resident of our village, has passed away.  Our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

 

 

VILLAGE HALL

The Village Hall is available to hire.  The charge is £6.50 per hour (subject to a minimum charge of £13.50).  For further details and bookings please contact Maureen Souter (781486).

 

GEARING UP FOR MAJOR BIN COLLECTION CHANGES THIS SUMMER

From June 2018 households in Daventry District will receive:

1 weekly food waste collection

2 weekly mixed recycling collection in a new blue-lidded wheelie bin

3 weekly general waste black bin collection

+ Plus an optional 2-weekly garden waste service for an annual fee of £35 a year.

The current weekly red and blue recycling box collections will be replaced with a new, blue-lidded recycling bin that will be collected fortnightly. Residents will no longer need to sort their recyclables. The new wheelie bin will be delivered to homes ahead of the new collections starting in June. Residents should continue to use their recycling boxes until then. Garden waste collections in Daventry District will become an optional, chargeable service for residents this summer. Households wishing to continue having their brown bin collected each fortnight from June 2018 will need to sign up for the service and pay an annual fee of £35. The new service will start on 4 June and residents can register for the service from 3 April at daventrydc.gov.uk/gardenwaste or call 0345 218 5215.

 

HANNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

PLANNING APPLICATIONS UPDATE

The following planning applications have been received by the Parish Council and any decisions by Daventry District Council:

DA/2017/0574 Development of a leisure park to contain lodges & glamping holiday accommodation.  Mere Farm Business Complex, Red House Lane.

Any comments should be directed to The Planning Department, Daventry District Council, Lodge Road,

Daventry, Northants NN11 4FP quoting the application number or email comments@daventrydc.gov.uk

 

PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

The Parish Council currently has two vacancies that can be filled by co-option.   To qualify, a person must be a Commonwealth citizen or EU national, over 18 years of age and an elector, must reside within the parish of Hannington, or within 3 miles of it, or occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein, or have their principal or only place of work there, and must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.  Please contact the Clerk if you are interested in filling these positions.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 7th May at 7.15pm in the Village Hall.  All villagers are welcome to attend.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – MONDAY 21 MAY

This year’s Annual Parish Meeting will be held on MONDAY 21 MAY at 7.15pm in the Village Hall.  This meeting gives villagers the opportunity to come along and hear both the Chairman’s and Financial Report.  In addition villagers can also raise any questions they have. The Parish Council would also like to hear from Villagers ideas on how the £3,300 received from the Community Infrastructure Levy should be spent.

 

ALLOTMENT VACANCY

There is currently an allotment space available for anyone interested. Price is £16 per year for Hannington village residents or £21 for those outside of the village. If you are interested, please contact Caroline Tel: 01604 781631