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STOCKTON’S NEWS keeping you informed ....
February 2020 Issue 113
Sponsored by Mr & Mrs B Tuckey, Glebe Farm
Magazine Deadline:- 15th of the month emails: Magazine Items - [email protected]
Adverts - [email protected] Web Page:- www.stocktonsnews.org.uk
Printed by:- Stockton’s News
Latest vandalism to Stockton’s Playing Field Any information on this can be given to the Parish Council.
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THE NELSON CLUB at STOCKTON Napton Road, Stockton Tel: 01926 812613
OPENING HOURS:- Sat:- 2.00pm - 1am Sun:- Noon - Midnight Mon - Thurs:- 4pm - Midnight Fri:- 3pm - 1am
Friday 14th Quiz in aid of Air Ambulance - £2 per person Saturday 22nd - Live Band TBC - 9pm start, free entry. Check our facebook page for updates. Tuesday 25th Folk Night
Food served from 6-10pm on Saturday Evenings
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Stockton Post Office &
Convenience Store
New Opening Hours:- Shop: Mon-Fri 7.00am ~ 7.00pm Sat 7.00am ~ 7.00pm Sun 8.00am ~ 13..00pm Post Office Counter: Mon-Fri 9.00am ~ 5.30pm Sat 9.00am ~12.30pm Sun Closed Bank Holidays Closed
Tel: 01926 812491
Tomlow Road, Napton, Warks Specialist nursery growing and
selling Bamboos, Grasses, Hardy Perennials, Shrubs, Alpines
Open March to November: Hours: Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year
10.00am to 4.00pm Other times by appointment.
Tel: 01926 812737 www.bridge-nursery.co.uk
Follow our brown tourist sign at Napton crossroads on the A425
Southam to Daventry Road
BJ Gascoigne Building Contractor
For all your building requirements from patios to
extensions and everything in between.
Established 27 years.
Free estimates and advice. Windmill Farmhouse, Stockton
Tel: 01926 817670 & 07956 621588
Email: [email protected]
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Regular Village Events Monday ~ Knit & Natter: Every Monday ~ 2pm - 4pm ~ Church Women’s Institute: Every 1st Monday ~ 7.30pm ~ Village Hall Parish Council Meetings: Every 3rd Monday ~ 7.15pm ~ Village Hall Tuesday ~ Create & Play: Every Tuesday ~ 9.30am - 11.00 am ~ Church Wednesday ~ Church Lunch: Every 3rd Wednesday ~ 12noon ~ Church Friday ~ Toddlersaurs: Every Friday ~10.00am -11.30am ~ Village Hall Charity Fun Quiz Night: Every 2nd Friday ~ 8.00pm ~ Nelson Club Saturday ~ Coffee Morning & Library: Every 1st Saturday ~ 10.00am ~ Village Hall Church Working Party: 2nd Saturday of the month; 10.30am – 1.00pm Whist Drive: Every 2nd Saturday ~ 7.30pm ~ Village Hall Stockton Cinema: Every last Saturday ~ 7.00pm ~ Village Hall
Contents
Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
County Councillor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
District Councillor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Garden Jottings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Local Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sporting Stockton . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stepping Stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stockton Weather Station . . . . . . . . 30
Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Village Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Village Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
W.I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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DIARY DATES
VILLAGE BIRTHDAYS
Christopher Robinson, Lara Broderick, Marlene Kidd, Annabelle Barlow, Felicity Barlow, Darcy Harrison, Janet Cox, Lisa Ward, Stephen Ward, Lisa Neal, Mr. McCann, Sara Neal, Ricky Neal, Karen Boucher, David Winsor, Sheila Stevens, Bev Gillett, Kellie Powell, Freddie Rodgers, Isobel Eadon, Guy Sanders, Tom Habbits-Shaw, Carol Biddle, Margaret Powell, Edna Noon, Hazel Case, Martha Coop, Alison Watkins, Alice Coles, Henry Marston, Ethan Matthews, Kaleb Makepeace, Ted Habbits-Shaw, Jessica Clayton, Ian Cooper and Wendy Rumsey. If you know of anyone who would like to be included/removed (e.g. no longer a Stockton resident) from our birthday list please get in touch.
February 1st Coffee Morning ~ 10am - 12Noon ~ Village Hall 8th Whist ~ 7.30pm ~ Village Hall 12th Long Itchington History Group ~ see Local Events page 17th - 21st Half Term PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ~ 7.15pm ~ Village Hall (starting with Open Forum where anybody can speak to the parish council about matters that concern them) Southam Gardening Club ~ see Local Events page 19th Lunch @ Noon ~ 12 Noon ~ Stockton Church 24th Teacher Training Day ~ Stockton Primary 25th Pancake Party ~ 3.30pm ~ Stockton Church 26th Dementia Café ~ see Local Events page 29th Leap Day Rummage Sale ~ see Local Events page Cinema ~ 7.00pm ~ Village Hall
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VILLAGE MATTERS Contact by email - [email protected]
or by telephone Marion 812887 or Wendy 813730
Condolences go to the family and friends of Mr. Frederick George Fricker, 93years of age, who passed away peacefully at his home in Laurel Drive on Christmas Eve surrounded by his loved ones. He will be sadly missed by his wife Nancy, son Michael and daughter Sue, Grandchildren and Great Grandchild. Gina Dalton (nee Sewell, or iginally from George St.) passed away in the USA in December. Sadly missed by her brother David and family. Mrs. Lois Powell, who sadly passed away on 4th January. Lois, born in the village was School Secretary and Dinner Lady for many years.
Yearsmind
Syd Wilks Peter Finch
Sue Thornicroft Terry Groves
Frederick Fricker Gwen Cheyney
John Lowes Ivy Ursall
Mavis Neal Tom Neal
Olive Sewell Gina Dalton (Sewell)
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Southam College Community Education Centre offers a var ied programme of daytime and evening courses in Southam and surrounding villages. Subject areas include Creative Arts and Crafts, Fitness and Wellbeing, General Interest, Languages and Personal Development. Spring term starts from Monday 13th January 2020 For full programme and further information about Spring term, visit our web page www.southamcollege.com/about/community-education or pick up a leaflet from libraries, leisure centre and other local venues For enquiries and to check availability/book, contact Sue Hawthorn on 01926 810942 or email [email protected] The office is closed during the school holidays and re opens on Monday, 6th January.
Anyone fancy playing cricket this coming season?
Are you the next Ben Stokes?! Training has started on Sundays at Coventry University,
matches will start in April. Interested?
Contact us on Facebook or [email protected]
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Poppy Appeal Collection in Stockton 2019. A grand total of £489.99p was raised for the British Legion. Thanks again, Janet and Pauline On behalf of the staff and residents at Galanos House and Poppy Lodge, we would like to thank you for your cheque of £200 from Stockton Teas. Your support is much appreciated and will help make a difference to our residents. Once again thank you for thinking of us. Jo-Anne Wilson, Matron/Manager
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Christmas Flowers A big thank you to everyone who helped to decorate Stockton Church for Christmas. The Christmas flowers looked wonderful and the beautifully decorated Christmas tree added to the whole atmosphere of celebration! It was lovely to see the Church full of colour. The knitted nativity scene created by the knit and natter team also reminded us on the whole Christmas story. Many thanks to you all. Wendy Turner & Rachel Knight, Churchwardens
VE (VICTORY IN EUROPE) DAY - 8TH MAY 2020 The government has moved the May bank holiday from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May to coincide with VE Day that celebrates 75 years since the end of the war in Europe. The parish council has called a meeting of the main village groups to share any ideas about how we can mark this event in the village. Nationally it is regarded as a three day event on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These village groups have been contacted individually but any villager is more than welcome to attend the meeting and contribute their ideas at 6.30 pm on Monday 17th February in the village hall (this is before the parish council meeting at 7.15 pm.)
Stockton FC & CC At Stockton FC & CC we are looking to raise funds to aid in the extension of our existing clubhouse. We currently have football, netball, petanque, cricket, darts, dominoes and pool teams which has led us to outgrow our current changing room set up. With this in mind I would like to take this opportunity to offer you or your company the chance to have a sponsorship board on our soon to be installed car park fencing. With the amount of sports that we have, this offers a great opportunity to get your company noticed as there are over 150 people passing through the car park every weekend. If this is something that you would be interested in then please see below: Sponsor boards 2000mm x 600mm with your design on 1-year sponsorship = £200 + VAT 2-years sponsorship = £300 +VAT Plus, the cost of board and branding = £85 + VAT Please contact Luke on 07710864192 for any further info Thanks again for your support
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STOCKTON PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS www.stockton.warwickshire.sch.uk Tel: 01926 812483 Head - Mrs. Ann Bedgood
Willow Class started the week by finding a crashed spaceship on the Playground! What an exciting start to their topic work.
Taken from Newsletter dated 10th January
We welcome Mrs McCoach and Mrs Reed to our staff and look forward to them becoming key members of our team. We also welcome Miss Wiltshire who is a trainee teacher to our school and wish her a successful term whilst with us. We have an exciting term ahead of us with lots of activities and great learning opportunities planned for every year group. Maple and Willow will benefit from trampolining sessions this half of the term and Mr Hudson will be teaching ukulele to Maple on Mondays. We will be inviting parents of children in YR, Y2 and Y6 to meetings to
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inform about statutory assessments and how best to support your child to achieve well without causing undue worry and we will also be running parent consultation evenings this term. We will be learning about Chinese New Year, taking part in a skipping workshop, celebrating 'random acts of kindness week' and World Book Day to name but a few of our curriculum enrichment activities this term - there will be lots to look forward to for our children! Taken from Newsletter dated 17th January
The Shackleton Connection It has been another successful week here at Stockton Primary. Our new themes and topics are well under way with lots of super learning going on. Oak class are loving finding out about Shackleton's expedition and there is a very local connection which we had not realised - thank you for the information Henry! Willow and Beech are launching into space with their learning and the classroom environments look very appealing! We are looking forward to hearing all about their exciting trip to the National Space Centre. It's 1066 in Maple class and everyone is deep into their history. Thank you to parents who attended our EYFS meeting and found out about the statutory assessments in this phase. Meeting for KS1 and 2 are planned for February—please see the diary dates for details. Our skipping day is confirmed for Friday 14th February. All children will have a
skipping workshop over the course of the day to learn some skills. If you would like to purchase a skipping rope, the coach will be selling them at the end.
11 February 6.00pm KS2 SATS information
evening 12 February 6.00pm KS1 SATS information evening 14 February Payment deadline for Guitar, Keyboard and Ukulele lessons 14 February Skipping Workshops for all classes—thank you to the PTA for funding this! 17-21 February Half Term 24 February Teacher Training Day
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Its been a busy start to the decade here at Stepping Stones already, lots of new faces settling in well, its been lovely to hear the feedback from the new parents in regards to how kind and caring our children here are, we are extremely proud of how well the children have buddied up and welcomed everyone. We are always in the look out for all in one waterproofs, pots and pans & any metal/tin objects for our role play area & mud kitchen, do you have some spare time? keen on knitting? we are also on the hunt for any keen knitters that would be able to help knit some dolls clothes and mittens for the children (we have wool!) If you think you could help please give us a call on 01926 813789 We are filling up extremely fast for September 2020 & would encourage families within the village if they are interested in joining our preschool to please get in touch to arrange a look around, we accept children from 2 years, 2 year funding, 15/30 hours government funding & also paid sessions, to contact us please call 01926 813789 or email: [email protected] We hope to hear from you soon Jo, Diane, Sarah & Bec
STEPPING STONES Monday - Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm
[email protected] Tel: 01926 813789
P.T.A. NEWS
After speaking with the school, it has been decided that some of this money will be used to fund a whole school skipping workshop. More information is to follow about this but we are really pleased to be able to fund such a fun activity for all the children to enjoy! We are excited to continue our fundraising this year and work with the school to find new ways to spend what we raise!
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STOCKTON PARISH COUNCIL Meetings held every 3rd Monday in Village Hall 7.15pm.
Full copies of approved minutes available from Clerk to Parish Council Mr. W.J. Robinson Tel: 01926 814094 or
website .www.stockton-warks-pc.gov.uk
STOCKTON PARISH COUNCIL - JANUARY MEETING These are only informal notes. For a full record please refer to the approved minutes on the parish council website. Warwickshire County Council matters - Cllr. Andy Crump reported that he had allocated funds from his highways budget for road safety improvements at Greaves cottages and Stockton crossroads. He would also find more funds from next year’s budget. He was continuing to press Stagecoach over the punctuality of the 63 service and also the poor communications with passengers. It was pointed out that the Stagecoach app can be downloaded onto mobiles phones and this shows the exact position of each bus. Charge for Green Waste Bin - Cllr. Louis Adam reported that he was still objecting to the lack of consultation on the proposed charge of £40 per bin. If the charge is implemented it will take effect from June 2020 and all households will be contacted. Village Facilities: Damage to verges in Manor Road - Cllr. Adam was asked to take up the matter with Orbit to get them to repair the damage. Dog mess - several complaints have been made about the increase in dog mess on pavements. Owners have a legal duty to clean up after their dogs in public places and can face an on-the-spot fine of £80 and upto £1,000 if they are taken to court for non-payment. Please have respect for others, particularly children, and clean up after you. Dog poop bags can be left in all public waste bins around the village. More damage has been caused to the children's playing field fence by vandals. Street lights - the order has been placed for the upgrade of the next batch of street lights from the yellow sodium bulb to white LED units. At present the council has a contract with Eon for the maintenance of the lights, which includes the cost of call outs for repairs and an annual inspection and clean. This costs about £1,000 p.a. but there have only been one or two incidents each year recently so the council will consider at the February meeting using another contractor that charges for each call out. Village Clean-up Day - the litter problem seems to have reduced, perhaps due to those villagers who do a regular patrol, so the council has decided to review the situation in the autumn. Defibrillator - a group has been meeting to take this forward. If you want to get involved please contact any parish councillor. VE Day - 8th May 2020 is VE (Victory in Europe) Day to commemorate 75 years since the end of the war in Europe. The parish council is inviting all the main village groups to a meeting to discuss any ideas on how we can mark this
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date in the village. This meeting will take place at 6.30 pm on Monday 17th February in the Village Hall. Any villager can also attend. Parish Council Precept - the precept is the amount of money that Stratford collects on behalf of the parish council and then hands over to us as our budget. For 2020/21 the parish council decided at its December meeting to increase the total amount from £25,000 to £25,500 to keep up with inflation. Next meeting - 7.15 pm on Monday 17th February in the village hall. Howard Collerson (Chairman)
Time is flying by - 2020 now, where does it go. I am still very busy dealing with various items in the Southam, Stockton and Napton area. Recently the main ones have been flooding, blocked drains and sewers, overgrown hedges over paths, potholes, school places and streetlights. In a recent survey (Mori survey I think) WCC came joint top in the country for highway maintenance. I am the first to admit that sometimes the roads in our area aren't the best but compared to some (especially some neighbours), they are better. However there is still room for improvement. I am pleased to announce that several Stockton organisations have benefitted from my WCC grants in 2019/20. I will leave those organisation to publicise this. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue (WF&RS) are recruiting for full-time and retained firefighters, please contact me or Southam Fire station for details. I also attended a Passing Out parade for new recruits in Nuneaton just before Christmas. This month I've been all around the County visiting Fire Stations to see all the great work WF&RS does in the community. Finally some money from my delegated budget has been used to get some initial works on Stockton Crossroads and the road to the Blue Lias signage etc. to be included the maintenance programme of WCC. It is hoped that this will be spent this financial year. Best Wishes Andy
News From Your Warwickshire County Councillor for Southam, Stockton & Napton
Andy Crump email [email protected]
Mobile: 07771335273
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Following the District Council approving the Green Waste Charging Scheme I am submitting a formal complaint regarding the consultation around the proposed charges and have coordinated these efforts with my colleagues on the council. I hope this will lead to a review of the decision, which I am opposed to. For EU citizens who need help and advice regarding the Settled Status Scheme, the District Council are working with others to offer support sessions. The next is from 11:00am to 12:30pm at 2 School Road, Wellesbourne on the 5th of Feb. For more information visit www.settled.org.uk. A few local residents are setting up Stoneythorpe parkrun at the Dallas Burston polo ground, set to start from spring 2020. These events are a great opportunity to exercise in an organised setting, regardless of ability. I have pledged my support and would encourage local residents to take part once it is up and running. Kind Regards, Cllr Louis Adam
From your Stratford District Councillor Louis Adam
Email: [email protected] Tel: 07971 342940
Southam’s French Street Market – Sunday 5th April Southam will once again be hosting the ever-popular French Street Market on Sunday April 5th between 10am and 4pm.
The traders who visit us annually are mostly based in Normandy and travel across the Channel to bring us a fantastic range of tempting French food and produce to try. ‘France At Home’ have been organising these events for more than 25 years, and together with volunteers from Southam First they will transform Southam’s High Street into a French-style market. Freshly baked bread, croissants, cakes, biscuits and crêpes are things that the French do really well, and there will be a wonderful variety and style of baking to tempt you. Savoury street food, tartiflette, delicious cheeses, olives from Provence, cooked meats, paté and saucisson, will all be there to persuade you to try something a little different from your traditional Sunday lunch. Beautiful French patisserie, tarts, cakes and pastries will make your teatime special too! There will be hand-made crafts, toys, games, baskets, leather bags and purses, fashions and accessories, vintage music and many more French-themed products that are not normally available on the High Street. Southam’s main High Street will be closed to all vehicles, so everyone can enjoy the market in a safe, traffic-free environment. With plenty of free parking, this is a family-friendly event and the organisers are hoping to attract both residents and visitors from around the district to enjoy a very special market day in Southam.
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Church services for February 2020
2nd Feb Candle-mas
9th Feb 3rd before
Lent
16th Feb 2nd before
Lent
23rd Feb 1st before
Lent
26th Feb Ash Wed
Priors Hard-wick
9.00am BCP Comm
5.00pm Evensong
9.00m BCP Comm
Worm-leighton
9.00am BCP Comm
10.30am Morning Worship
Lower Shuck-burgh
9.00am BCP Comm AT NAPTON
Napton 10.45am CW Comm
10.45am Morning Worship
10.45am CW Comm
Stockton
10.30am Morning Worship
10.30am Methodist Comm
10.30am Messy Church
10.30am CW Comm
7.30pm Holy Comm
Priors Marston
10.30am CW Comm
10.30am Morning Worship
10.30am Morning Worship
10.30am CW Comm
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Stockton church
Methodist and Anglicans in unity
The Bridges Group of Parishes www.thebridgesgroup.org.uk Rev. Gillian Roberts Tel: 01926815831 email: [email protected]
Associate Ministers Rev. Carol Newborn Tel: 02476 503707 email: [email protected]
Rev Celia Parks Tel: 07842 151387 email: [email protected]
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Dates for February 2020 3rd February Knit & Natter, 2pm – 4pm Stockton Church 10th February Knit & Natter, 2pm – 4pm Stockton Church 17th February Knit & Natter, 2pm – 4pm Stockton Church 19th February Stockton Church Lunch, 12noon 24th February Knit & Natter, 2pm-4pm Stockton Church 27th February Knit & Natter, 2pm-4pm Stockton Church
Resisting temptation Have all your New Year’s resolutions gone out of window yet? Have you given up on “Dry January” or “Veganuary” (adopting a vegan lifestyle)? Have you given in to temptation? At the end of the month, Christians head into the season of Lent when we remember Jesus going into the desert to spend time with his heavenly Father before the beginning of his earthly mission and ministry. (Note to self – it is always worth having some quiet time, especially with God, before setting out on a major new venture or project.) But while he was in the desert, it wasn’t long before Jesus was confronted by the devil, trying to tempt him off course. Jesus was tempted to turn stones into bread – to use his power for his own benefit. Jesus was tempted to throw himself off the temple - to test God. Finally, he was offered control of the world if he worshipped the devil – to distract him from his mission and make him focus on worldly power. Jesus was tempted to doubt God, to put his trust into something else, to rely on his own power, to worship something other than God. Jesus was tempted when he was tired, alone and hungry – at his most vulnerable. But Jesus stood firm in resisting temptation. We need to recognise temptation for what it is – something that will lead us to do or have something that we know we should not do or have – something that will ultimately not be good for us. We need to face our temptations, to name, understand and resist them. We know that Jesus understands what it’s like to be tempted and if we trust in him, he will give us the strength to resist temptation. That is why Christians pray every day “lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” This Lent, instead of trying to give something up, why not try doing a small act of kindness each day, in response to what God has done for us through Jesus. What a difference it could make to the world around us! God bless, Gillian
Letter from Rev. Gillian Roberts
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Lent lunches Everyone is welcome to join us for soup and puddings/cheese on Wednesdays during Lent from 12 noon until the soup runs out! These are social occasions, with no need to book and no charge, although there will be an opportunity to make a donation to chosen charities. 4th March in Stockton Church 11th March at Napton Village Hall 18th March in Stockton Church 25th March at Napton Village Hall 1st April in Stockton Church
Stockton Church
invites you to join us for a Pancake Party on Tuesday 25th February in Stockton Church anytime between the end of school around 3.30pm and 5.30pm
Create & Play Tuesdays - Term Time ~ 9.30am til 11.00am
Stockton Church Contact:- [email protected]
Tel: 01926819016
All sessions are suitable for all under-fives, including babies who can find things to discover, hold and investigate, all parents and carers are welcome, and we have a snack too. 4th Feb Paper Bunting 11th Feb Let’s Play 18th Feb Half Term 25th Feb Pancake Day, let’s pretend cooking time
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2020
FRIDAY 6th MARCH Time to be agreed
The Church of St John the Baptist,
Lower Shuckburgh
THEME
Rise! Take your mat and walk
A service of hymns and readings With time for reflection, relating to the theme,
followed by refreshments.
These services, which take place world wide every year on the first
Friday in March, are organised by Christian women from around
the world. Each one lasts about an hour.
The first service begins as the sun rises over Samoa and ends some
38 hours later, back in the Pacific, as the sun sets over American
Samoa.
This year’s service has been prepared by
Christian women of Zimbabwe.
It includes interesting information about the history, geography and
way of life in Zimbabwe.
Previously named ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’,
These services are definitely NOT for women alone.
People from all six parishes in The Bridges Group
will be taking part, and
Everyone is very warmly invited to attend.
More information can be found at
http://www.worlddayof prayer.net
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Programme for Children and Youth
The Lighthouse Club: Years 3-5 @ Napton Village Hall from 6.15 – 7.30pm Friday: 14th & 28th Feb Contact Julia Boby 01926 811476 ConneXions: Year 6+ @ Napton Village Hall from 6.15 – 7.30pm Friday: 14th & 28th Feb Contact Julia Boby 01926 811476 Explorer Club: Years 3-6 @ St Leonard’s, Priors Marston from 3.15 - 4.30pm Fridays: 7th & 28th Feb Contact Suzanne Derbyshire 01926 817921 Pathfinders: Years 7-9 @ St Leonard’s, Priors Marston from 7.00pm – 8.15pm Thurs: 6th & 27th Feb Contact Suzanne Derbyshire 01926 817921 Create & Play: pre-school ages @ Stockton Church from 9.30-11.00am Tuesdays Contact Deborah Dutton 01926 819016 Mid-week programme for Adults - Home Bible Study Groups The following groups meet for Bible study and fellowship. If you would like to join, please contact the Vicar or a Group leader: Every Wednesday at 8.00pm at Stockton Gillian [01926 815831] 1st & 3rd Thursday at 2.30pm at Stockton Jan [01926 817991] Every Thursday at 8.00pm - location varies Julia [01926 811476] Every Tuesday (except 1st) at 7.30pm at Napton Angie [01926 812225]
Choir / Music / Singing Groups
Napton music & singing group contact: Sue English [07891 043007]
Parish Enquiries
For initial enquiries about baptisms, weddings, funerals and graveyard matters etc, please contact Susan, our Group Administrator on 01926 812383 or email: [email protected]. Please note that Susan works part-time but she will get back to you as quickly as she can.
Knit & Natter
Tea and chat while knitting (or learning new skills) every Monday at 2.00pm in Stockton Church
The Bridges group NOTICE BOARD
LOWER SHUCKBURGH, NAPTON , STOCKTON
Priors Marston, Priors Hardwick & Wormleighton
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Our Christmas party was a great success and many thanks to Denyse with helpers Pat, Diane and Wendy for putting on such a tasty spread and being so organised. Thanks also go to Sandi for her lively game! Santa appeared, goodness knows who he was he must have been the real Santa sparing us a little time in his busy calendar. He handed us our environmentally friendly gifts and I think most of us were happy with them! It was certainly different and there were laughs as a voice shouted “Oh I really wanted dried worms for the birds”. We finished off our WI year at Our Lady Church, Southam for the Carol Service; the mince pies were delicious! On to 2020. Such a futuristic sounding year. We have some interesting speakers coming up and amongst them are a talk on the History of the Joke, one on the Ifakara Bakery Project and Velvet Glove - an entertainment. We also have a session of Kurling in May which I am looking forward to. We won’t be bringing in an ice rink for that I am told! If you are interested in becoming a member you are very welcome, just come along on the night a few minutes early or call our Secretary Joan or President Sue on the numbers above for more information. There is no charge for the first week you attend. Our craft club has settled down nicely and we were very proud of our fabric Christmas wreaths, some of us making a second one. We have since been taught how to make angels and also greetings cards. We tend to use recycled materials as much as we can so this is proving to be very inexpensive. Our present project is working together for the Climate Change, Show the Love campaign during February. We are making fabric green hearts and these can be decorated in all different ways with green buttons, braiding, anything at all and they are given or displayed to raise awareness. The WI has a proud history of taking action to protect the environment campaigning to clean up our beaches, standing up for the honeybee amongst others. Climate change is already affecting the things we love, it can be seen through increased flooding, decline of bees, it is changing the seasons and disturbing the journeys of migrating birds as well as affecting crops and flowers. Our next meeting will be Monday 3rd February at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall when we will be hearing from Anthony Poulton-Smith on History of the Joke. The competition is a small winter foliage arrangement. Photo on page 43
WOMENS INSTITUTE Meeting 7.30pm at Village Hall first Monday each Month
President:- Sue Gill Tel: 01926 460278 Secretary: Joan Ford Tel: 01926 810220
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Like me are you fed up of these dark mornings, rain, mild weather and sharp winds? Well how can we cheer you up? At the hall we have some exciting new cinema nights to tempt you. Delicious cake, ground coffee and tea await you at our Coffee mornings. And due to popular demand a spring table top sale. Work at the hall is always ongoing and our latest project is to purchase and in-stall our own screen. With the funds now secured we have been working hard to make the hall sound for the screen. Two of our volunteers went to collect wood from Timber Mouldings, Stockton to fit to the wall upon which the screen will be hung. What a surprise when then very kindly supplied the wood free of charge. Thank you Timber Mouldings, it is acts of kindness like this that keep us going. The screen has now been ordered, and we await our fitting date with an-ticipation and excitement. Our next project will be to renew the lights in the hall to LED; making us more environmentally friendly and cost efficient. The heating system has been cleaned and is much more efficient and really warm. Working with our friendly electrician Seb, we feel confident we can keep the hall toasty from now on. So it just leaves me to invite you all to the next coffee morning which is the first Saturday of the month 10am till 12 noon and to our Cinema Nights which are the last Saturday of the month 7pm. If you have thought of coming but not tried us yet, go on give it a go, what have you to lose? We are a pretty friendly lot and a smile and a warm welcome awaits. February 1 Coffee Morning - Village Hall -10.00am -12 noon February 29 Stockton Cinema - Village Hall - 7.00pm
STOCKTON VILLAGE HALL Chair/Secretary - Wendy Burrows Tel:714425 Treasurer - Val Legg Tel: 814640
Bookings - Helen Kittendorf Tel: 815376 [email protected] Village Hall Charges:- Children’s Parties £25 Hourly Rate £7.50p
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Stockton’s Archives
STOCKTON’S WAR DEAD - WORLD WAR II The year 2020 will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WW 2 and it is my intention to follow up on my stories of the men of Stockton who died in WW 1, by researching the eight men who died in WW 2. The research process is likely to be quite different. Both start with finding the men’s details on the War Office records. In the case of those who died in WW 1 this was followed up by tracing them on the 1911 online census records to find their family history. Tracing any articles from the old Stockton Parish Magazines and local newspaper stories filled out their stories. But because so many of these men died in their late teens or early twenties they never left any direct descendents so there were not many personal recollections from families in the village. However, in the cases of the WW 2 men it will not be possible to find them on the census data as 1911 is still the last published record and none of them will have been alive at that time, but it is likely that there will still be some memories of these men or their families amongst older villagers. The men’s names are Albert Arthur Ayriss Dennis Bennett William Clement Cleaver (see below and who died 76 years ago ) William Edward Greene William Thornicroft Peter Henry Taylor Denis Wall George Herbert (Bert) Wright So if you have any photographs or knowledge of these men or their families, please get in touch so that we can put their stories together as a tribute to their service and bravery. Howard Collerson Tel:813181 email: [email protected]
WILLIAM CLEMENT CLEAVER
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Lance Corporal William Cleaver was born in July/Aug/Sep of 1920 to William C Cleaver (born 1894 at Elmdon Heath) and Eleanor Beasley. They also had a daughter, June, born 17 July 1933. William married Rachel Gunthrop (born 23 June1920, died November1991) on 5 May 1944 at Stockton. Rachel remarried in 1946 to Walter Righton. In 1939 the family lived in The Square, Stockton, William senior was a locomotive engine driver and William junior was a capstan lathe hand. William died 5 January 1944 at the age of 23 and is buried in Bari Cemetery, Puglia, Italy (plot II.B.36). His service no. was 7650125 and he served in the REME. Article from the Leamington Spa Courier, 21st January 1944. “Solider’s Death - News of the death from a tropical disease when serving in the Middle East of William Cleaver. elder son of Mr & Mrs W Cleaver came as a great shock to the village on Tuesday. William went through the North African campaign and recently wrote to his young wife and parents that he would be expected to be coming home on leave and would probably be home before his letter. His father, who served in the 1914-18 War, is an energetic worker for the Stockton branch of the British Legion, a sergeant in the Home Guard and prime mover in the Stockton Soldiers’ Comfort Fund.” In Memoriam notices from the Leamington Sap Courier, 29th December 1944 “Cleaver - In loving memory of a dear husband, Bill, who died on active service, January 4th 1944. Loving wife, Rachel. “Some may think that you are forgotten when they see me smile, but they don't know what lies behind that smile”. “Cleaver - Treasured memories of our dear Bill who died on active service, January 4th 1944. Always remembered by Ruth and mother-in-law. “We often sit and think of you, of the things you used to say and do and wonder why you had to died the chance to say Goodbye”.
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Taken from Stockton News April 2002 Stockton Co-Operative Society 20th February 1893 To the Editor of the Midland Times SIR, The above Society is just now passing through a critical period in its existence, the stock-taking and balance at Christmas last having revealed the fact that the profits on the quarter’s trading were absolutely nil, or even worse, for there was a small loss. Although the committee had some reason to complain, they had never anticipated such a disastrous result, seeing that they were able to pay 2/6 in the £ dividend to their members out of the profits made during the previous quarter ending September, and carry forward a small balance. After a series of exhaustive investigations the committee took steps to secure a change of management. Recently a general meeting of the whole members was convened to hear the report of the committee and fill the places of the retiring members, when, as far as could be judged, the general body of them were satisfied the committee had endeavoured to make the best of a bad job. Two or three of the younger men, however, had evidently attended intent on finding fault and to tell the committee things they ought to do and things they ought not to do, but as is usual in such cases, they were all of them individuals who had a very small interest (if any) at stake, and who would have broken the back of the Society long since, if only their counsels had prevailed. Several good and practical suggestions were made by other members, which will be sure to receive due consideration by the committee, who hope shortly to secure the services of a suitable manager and return to their former prosperous career, which desirable result can only be attained by the members pulling all together (as the chairman pointed out), and by avoiding, instead of striving to introduce partisanship. A MEMBER
Taken from Stockton News November 2002 Snow Causes a Motor Car Accident 17th February 1906 On Tuesday night, as Mrs. Emmett and Miss Enos, accompanied by their driver, W. Smith, were returning in their motor car to Warwick from Melton Mowbray, the car was driven full tilt at a gate at Stockton Turn. The car, which was a new and valuable one, sustained considerable damage and embedded itself in the ditch with such force that two horses could not dislodge it, and it had to be left until next day to be dug out. The driver knew the road, but the snow which had accumulated on the glass screen of the car and on the gate gave the appearance of an open road, and consequently he did not think he was so near the turn. He managed to stick to his wheel and was unhurt, but Miss Enos was thrown from her seat and sustained injuries to her head, necessitating medical treatment. Mrs. Emmett was also badly shaken. The car is the property of Mr. Robert Emmett, The Priory, Warwick, and has only been running for about a fortnight.
Taken from Stockton News August 2002 Boy Scouts To The Rescue 23rd February, 1912
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On Sunday morning Charlie Gardner, a lad about 12 years old, was returning home after taking a message to Birdingbury Wharf by way of the canal towpath, when he slipped up off a stone into the canal opposite Nelson’s Works. Two of his ‘pals’, who are about the same age - Arnold Shaw and Arthur Gardner - had accompanied the unfortunate lad on his journey, but were some distance in front when the accident happened. They rushed back, but could not tell the whereabouts of the lad till his hand came above water, when they at once set about getting him out. By their united efforts they rescued the boy - who was unconscious - and at once set to work to render first aid as they had been taught at Boy Scout meetings. About ten minutes afterwards a boatman, who came up, said that the lad was dead, but the Scouts continued to pump till they were successful in bringing their comrade round. They then carried him to the nearest house (Mr. Cooksey’s) one of Scouts running home to the village to fetch dry clothes, and later on they took the boy home. It is extremely fortunate that the boys knew how to render first aid. On arriving home the lads were each offered a substantial award by the parents of the rescued lad, but they would not accept, stating that they had only done a Scout’s duty. It is interesting to note that this is the third lad Arthur Gardner has been instrumental in saving from drowning. He rescued a lad who had got into some disused quarries a short time ago, and previously rescued his brother, aged 18.
Taken from Stockton News August 2002 Shooting for a Fat Pig 1st February, 1913 This event, which took place at Stockton on Thursday last week, attracted a large number of spectators and shooters from a great distance around, many old shooters being present from Birmingham, Coventry, Rugby, Leamington, Warwick, Daventry, and all the neighbouring villages. Two sweepstakes were first shot off, the first being won by Mr. T. Eadon (Napton), and the second by Messrs. Sherrard (Coventry), Yates (Rugby) and T. Jeffs (Long Itchington). There were 24 entries for the prize of a fat pig, given by Mr. John Cleaver of the Barley Mow Inn, the enterprising organiser. Each competitor had seven birds, but after shooting off, there were 11 shooters left in, each having killed five birds out of a seven bird sweep. As all the birds (276) had been liberated and it was getting dusk, the 11 shooters decided to divide a £9 money prize instead of shooting off. The following were the successful competitors:- Messrs Day (Birmingham), Sherrard (Coventry), T. Jeffs (Long Itchington), P. Cleaver (Stockton), Garlick (Coventry), Lees (Birmingham), Howard (Birmingham), Vernon (Coventry), Hodges (Stockton), F.W. Neal (Stockton) and Sanders (Rugby).
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STOCKTON’S WEATHER STATION (Your weather monitor has been on holiday and so apologises for the delay in reporting the November weather and also for using the readings from a nearby school weather station in place of the Stockton readings) NOVEMBER 2019 Headlines - the wettest November since 1970, although we managed to avoid any flooding locally The average minimum temperature was 2.9 deg. C, one degree above the average (1.9 deg. C).The lowest temperature was -1.2 deg. C on the 29th. The average maximum temperature was 7.6 deg. C, half a degree above the average (7.1 deg. C). The highest temperature was 13.1 deg. C on the 1st. Rainfall, at 118 mm, was nearly twice the November average of 63mm, with heavy rain on three days (6th, 10th and 14th). It rained on 19 days. With all this rain its not surpris-ing that sunshine totals are below average at 76% of the normal levels. The wind blew mostly from the south-west, south and south-east (18 days) DECEMBER 2019 Headlines - the wettest June to December period since 1880 The average minimum temperature was 3.5 deg. C, nearly half a degree below the average (4.1 deg. C).The lowest temperature was -1.9 deg. C on the 2nd. The average maximum temperature was 8.3 deg. C, again one degree above the aver-age (7.2 deg. C). The highest temperature was 12.2 deg. C on the 10th Rainfall, at 84 mm, was a third higher than the December average of 62mm, with heavy rain on three days (12th, 18th and 20th). It rained on 19 days. This month the sunshine levels were 13% above the normal levels. Unusually for December the wind blew mostly from the west, south-west and south (19 days) Trivia of the month Amount of rainfall so far this year 758mm Amount of rainfall in 2018 by end of Dec. - 568mm Number of rainy days so far this year - 131 Number of rainy days in 2018 by end of Dec. - 111 ANNUAL SUMMARY FOR 2019 Hottest day 34.7 deg C on 25th July Coldest night -5.8 deg C on 3rd February Wettest day 29 mm on 14th November. Wettest Month - June 112.5 mm Driest Month - April 17.5 mm Although the weather in the same month varies from year to year, over the year things stay remarkably consistent . So the average maximum temperature in
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2019 was 14.2 deg C. just higher then the 30 year average of 14.0 deg. The aver-age minimum was 6.7 deg.C, higher than the 30 year average of 6.4 deg. Rainfall has been the big difference in 2019 with 758 mm compared to the 30 year average of 692 mm. This was due to the June to December period re-cording the highest levels for decades. This year has been slightly sunnier (4%) than the 30 year average.
It's a bit late but here are my predictions for 2020.
There will be some extremes of weather, it will be the hottest, driest, wettest, or windiest and records will be broken. At least one of your favourite plants will be destroyed by either rabbits, mice, deer, aphids or the family dog. You will lose (mis-place) your secateurs/trowel/gloves at some time. There will be a new pest or disease (from abroad) which will threaten a well known, well-loved group of plants. Taxonomists will reclassify another group of plants amid much raising of eyebrows from the general public. We will all be a little bit older and some of the garden jobs will be harder to do. I often wonder why so many of us are so keen on gardening when there are so many potential set-backs. Most of us use far too much plastic, many of us are wanting to cut down our use of it. Our aim this year is to try to reduce the amount of plastic we buy in. If our customers were to return the pots which had our plants in (washed and not broken) we will pay 10p per pot. We can then re-use them. Please don't bring us pink/purple/blue pots or those with sticky stickers on which can't be removed, just the ones bought from us.
Garden Jottings from Bridge Nursery - your local Hardy Plant Specialists
Christine Dakin, Bridge Nursery Tel:01926 812737 Tomlow Road, Napton. www.bridge-nursery.co.uk
¼ mile from Crossroads Garage – look for our Tourist Sign
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LOCAL EVENTS Events and News from Our Neighbouring Villages
GALANOS HOUSE, SOUTHAM Banbury Road, Southam,CV47 2BL
Telephone : 01926 812185 For Service people past and present and their families
Southam Dementia Café
At Galanos House
Meeting the last Wednesday of each month at 2.30pm:
Come and join us at our dementia café support group, where people with dementia and their carers can meet in a safe and welcoming environment. The café is open to everyone and is a
great opportunity to meet others and share experiences. There will be volunteers on hand to offer support and practical advice.
Next Meetings 26th FEBRUARY
SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2020
AT 2.30PM DONATIONS NEEDED
PLEASE HAND IN AT RECEPTION WEEK BEFORE
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Southam Gardening Club Ingrid Millington will give an illustrated talk entitled
‘Bulbs for the garden throughout the year’ 7:30pm, Monday 17th February at the
Graham Adams Centre, St James Rd., Southam. All are welcome. Non-members £3.50 (includes refreshments). Further information: thesouthamgardeningclub.blogspot.co.uk
or tel 01926 813986 or 815086.
Southam Gardening Club thesouthamgardeningclub.blogspot.co.uk
Tel: 01926 813986 or 815086.
St James’ Church, Southam Friday January 31st
@ 7.30pm tickets: £10
available from Martin Green (01926 613466)
Long Itchington History Group
Meeting at Community Centre 7.30pm
Www.longitchingtonhistory.org.uk
12th February
How 17th Century Civil War affected Long Itchington and
local Parishes By
Linda Doyle &
Gillian Phillips
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2019 finished with some great competitions, the crowning of the Annual Singles Champion and two new members – Sally and Rick Hayes, who we warmly wel-come into the fold. 21 players turned out for our Annual Beaujolais Nouveau melee on Saturday 23rd November, all expecting rain but very happy when it held off until the last few minutes of the afternoon. After three rounds there were just two unbeaten players – Dave Hancox and Perry Stevens, with Dave taking the honours on +22, well ahead of Perry’s +11. There were seven players with two wins, the best of these being Becky Rushton on +13, who took third place. At the end of play everyone adjourned to the club house for a French themed buffet and a taste of the 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau. The wine was very drinkable and the buffet was excellent, particularly the French Onion Soup made by Rich Rushton, so everyone had a great afternoon. This was followed by the December melee on 7th December that was contested by ten players. After three rounds there were just two unbeaten players – Dave Hancox and Perry Stevens, Dave winning with a better points difference. The 2019 Singles League finished on 28th December, with Sarah Jerger’s 23 wins putting her well ahead of Dave Hancox on 19 wins, giving her the Singles Champion title for the second year running. The 2020 season has also started well with two new members – John and Anthea Sansom, welcome to them, and a hard fought melee on 4th January involving 14 players. After three rounds there were just two unbeaten players – Paula David and John Emberton – who tied for top place with a points advantage of +10 each. Five players achieved two wins each, the best of these being Rita David with +12 who therefore won third prize. The Stockton Pétanque Club 2019/20 Winter League started on 5th October based upon the results of the Saturday Club. Just half-way through John Ember-ton is leading with 50 points followed by Perry Stevens on 47, Dave Hancox on 45 and Sarah Jerger on 44 – so all to play for in the second half! Our next melee will be on Saturday 1st February commencing 1.00pm, and is open to anyone who would like to join us. We will provide the boules and tuition on the rules of the game.
Chairman – Richard Rushton Administrator – John Emberton 01926 814267 Club Captain – Rich Powell 07957848075 www.stocktonpetanqueclub.org.uk
SPORTING STOCKTON
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STOCKTON LADIES & JUNIOR NETBALL Reports from Jean Sanders
We are now into the second half of the season, concluding the first half just before Christmas.
SENIORS RESULTS SATURDAY 16th November ‘19 Stockton B 38. Alvis A 41 Rugby C 45. Stockton C 45 Stockton D 42. Alvis C 39 Bedworth A 30. Stockton E 41 SATURDAY 30th November ‘19 Stockton A 44. Griff & Coton A 30 Arleys Angels 42. Stockton B 66 Rugby D 39. Stockton D 44 Stockton E 43. Warwick Ladies 22 THURSDAY 21st November ‘19 Stockton A 40. Godiva A 18 SATURDAY 07th December ‘19 Synergy B 55. Stockton B 21 Griff & Coton C 35. Stockton D 30 Stockton E 30. Griff & Coton D 12 SATURDAY 14th December ‘19 Ambleside B 38. Stockton A 35 StocktonB 46. Copeswood D 21 Ambleside D 35. Stockton C 29 Stockton D 45. Sphinx B 38 Jag Landrover C 31. Stockton E 23 League positions halfway through the season stand like this A Team Top/10 B Team 8/10 C Team 8/10 D Team 3/10 E Team 3/10
JUNIORS U/13s Sunday 17th Nov ‘19 Rugby 06. Stockton 11 U/14s Wednesday 20th Nov ‘19 Synergy 09. Stockton 18 SUNDAY 24th Nov ‘19 U/14s. Ambleside A 53. Stockton 05 U/16s A. Ambleside 60. Stockton 17 U/16s B. Alvis C 25. Stockton 24 U/16s C. Hinckley 10. Stockton 17 SUNDAY 01st Dec ‘19 U/14s Highway A 32. Stockton 13 U/16s Leamington C 37. Stockton C 24 SUNDAY 15th Dec ‘19 U/14s Rugby 39 Stockton 20 U/16B Leamington C 43 Stockton B 16 U/16C Harbury 37 Stockton 08 RESTART OF THE SEASON
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Magazine Policy Deadline for articles 15th of the month and can only be accepted if in the form of a typed/written copy to Stockton’s News Editorial Team or email [email protected]. The Editorial Team 1.) Reserve the right to withhold or shorten items as views expressed are not necessarily those of the Editorial Team. 2.) Contributors can request that their names be withheld but the team cannot accept anonymous items for publication. 3.) Reserve the right to edit each edition of the magazine to be put on the Web. 4.) No Liability will be accepted for loss or damage caused by error or omission from advertisements or content. 5.) Income is aimed at covering all costs generated by the production/circulation of Stockton’s News. 6.) Any surplus funds will be distributed within the Parish of Stockton. Village groups are invited to apply for funds to the betterment of our community. Copy of Magazine Guide Lines reinstated from the 1980’s Parish Mag 8.) We will try to print anything that wont land us up in court 9.) We do not endorse ALL the views expressed. 10.) We don’t judge between those in dispute. 11.) We want to provide news, views, opinions and reports. We do not want to be unfair, biased, censorious or condemnatory. Airing a view is an opinion but a continual airing of that view and/or it’s opposite becomes an argument.
SENIORS TUESDAY 07th Jan ‘20 Stockton C 33. Ernesford C 47 SATURDAY 11th Jan ‘20 Rugby A 29. Stockton A 41 Stockton B 36. Rugby B 28 Hinckley B 28 Stockton C 29 Stockton D 27 Harbury B 61 Alvis E 20 Stockton E 36 SUNDAY 12th Jan ‘20 U/14s Griff & Coton 08 Stockton 21 U/16s A Hinckley 16 Stockton A 38
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Wheelchair Short-term Loan:- Stockton Church - 815831
Refuse & Recycling 14th & 28th - Grey Lid Bin 7th & 21st - Blue Lid Bin & Green Bin
Missed Bins Tel: 01789 260616 Stockton Household Waste Recycling Centre
Sat & Sun 8.30am - 4.15pm Mon 9.30am - 3.15pm Closed Bank Holidays
Mobile Library
21st Stockton Church 1.30-1.45pm
For further information, ring Mobile Library enquiries on 01926 851031 or visit the Mobile Library on-line at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mobilelibraries.
Post Office Services Info Southam Delivery Office, Southfield Road, Southam CV47 0FF Tel: 01926 817404 Southam Post Office, Coventry Road, Southam - Tel:01926 817532 Post Office Customer Service - 08457 740 740
Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday of month
9am - 2pm Market Hill, Southam
Lions Furniture Sales 2nd Saturday of the month
8.30am - 11.30am Behind Southam Co-op
Southam Pharmacy Tel: 812287 email [email protected]
Opening Hours:- Mon 8.00am - 6,30pm Tues 8.30am - 6,30pm
Wed 8.15am - 6.30pm Thurs 8.30pm - 6.30pm Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm Sat 9.am - 5.00pm
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Telephone Numbers and Website
Main switchboard telephone number for Warwickshire Police: 01926 415000 Team email address: [email protected] Team voicemail: 4984 if you wish to leave a message for a team member or discuss an issue with a member of the team. Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse 0800408155 www.talk2someone.org.uk N.H.S. 111 Warwick Hospital 01926495321 Stowe Drive Surgery 01926 815842 St. Wulfstan Surgery 01926810939 Southam Chemist 01926812287 Stratford Council 01789267575 Home Choice Plus 01789260861 Recycling 01789260616 Council Tax 01789260990 Home Woodchipping Service 01926738827 Electricity - 0800 056 8090 - Reporting loss of supply and Emergency Gas - 0800 111 999 - Reporting smell of Gas Water and Sewerage - 0800 783 4444 Citizens Advice Bureau - Southam Library - Tuesdays 10.00 am - 1pm Prior appointment only service - 01789 200136 County Councillor:- Andy Crump Tel: 815745, email [email protected]
District Councillor:- Louis Adam 07971 342940 [email protected] Member of Parliament for Kenilworth and Southam District - Jeremy Wrightwww.jeremywrightmp.co.uk email: [email protected] Constituency Office:- Wilton House, Southbank Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1LA Tel: 01926 853650 Fax: 01926 854615 or House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA
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Reporting a crime that has happened
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Southam Library and One Stop Shop Tithe Place , High St , Southam, CV47 0HB
Opening Times:- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri ~ 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sat ~ 9.30am - 12.30pm Wed & Sun ~ Closed all day Southam Library information Tel:0300 555 8171 Lines are open ~
Monday to Friday: 08.00 – 6.30pm Saturday: 09.00 – 1.00pm
What we offer
Books, talking books, large print, newspapers and magazines, books on prescription collection, computers with printing and scanning, fax, photocopier, WiFi, local studies and family history service and more Children’s and young adult groups and activities Rhyme Time – 0-2 year olds Tuesdays 11:00 – 11:30 Term time only Story Stomp – 2-4 year olds Fridays 11:00 – 11:30 Term time only Chatterbooks - 8 - 11yrs Third Tuesday on the month 15.45 - 16.45 Code Club - 9 - 11yrs ~ Mondays 16.00 - 17.00 Lego Club - Tuesdays 15.30 - 16.30 - Drop in Other groups and activities Silver Surfers – free computer and tablet drop-in help sessions for people aged 50 plus. Thursdays 13:00 – 14.00 & 14.15 - 15.15 Drop in no need to book Warwickshire Direct services here
Disabled parking permit (blue badge) Concessionary travel passes Report street lighting faults You can talk one to a customer service advisor in Stratford-upon-Avon, using a Customer Access Terminal. Each terminal is equipped with scanners and webcams. The scanner allows you to easily show documents to an advisor and the webcams allow you to interact face to face for a more personal service.
Warwickshire Police Services
Call into the library where staff can put you in touch with police to: report a crime or anti-social behaviour, report lost or found property etc. access the police website using the free to use public computers or call 01926 415 000 for online and telephone services.
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WHO’S WHO Parish Council Chairman Howard Collerson 813181 Clerk Robbie Robinson 814094 Councillors David Crane John Emberton 814267 Helen Kittendorf 815376 Chris Millidge 812991 Terry Warner 813424 Wendy Rumsey 813730 District Councillor Louis Adam 07971 342940 County Councillor Andy Crump 815745 Member of Parliament Jeremy Wright 01926 853650 St. Michaels Priest in Charge Rev. Gillian Roberts 815831 Rev. Carol Newborn 02476503707 Rev. Celia Parkes 07842 151387 Administrator Susan Holloway 812383 Church Warden Wendy Turner 812694 Church Flowers Wendy Turner 812694 Village Hall Bookings Helen Kittendorf 815376 Stockton School Head Teacher Mrs. Ann Bedgood 812483 Stepping Stones Jo Harvey 813789 Toddlersaurs Jo Harvey 811120 Group Scout Leader Jo Brough 811180 Scouts & Explorers David Brough 811180 Cubs Matt Wright 814991 Beavers Jo Brough 811180 Women’s Institute President Sue Gill 460278 Secretary Joan Ford 810220 Football Rick Musson 813018 Football Club House Luke Cole 07710 864192
Magazine Editorial Team Wendy Rumsey 813730 Marion Stringer 812887 Advertising Editor Helen Kittendorf 815376 Magazine Treasurer Steve Kittendorf 815376
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Stockton B Team Annie, Siobhan, Kelly D, Kerry, Kelly E, Katie, Helen
W.I. Climate Change Green Hearts
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Stockton Cinema Presents
STOCKTON VILLAGE HALL Saturday 29 February, 7:00pm
Tickets £3 in advance from the Village Shop & Helen at The Limes, Church Street –Tel: 815376.
£4 at the door.
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