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www.ashtonvillage.co.uk
Last Update
23 March 2012
Ashton books for sale
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Over the last 54 years, this book has become a 'classic' for those wishing to study the history of Ashton village from its very earliest days to 1953. It is now reprinted.Click below
© 2007
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Scrapbook -
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Village Snapshot
A walk through
Ashton’s past
Village Snapshot is a collection of photographs, documents, memories, facts, figures and video stills that have been collected over the years by Andrew Fowler and David Farrand.
Written in an easy to read style based on our popular historical walk and talk tours of our village.
In addition we have added reminiscences of earlier days in Ashton
© 2010
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Village Snapshot-
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April -
Coffee Morning
The next coffee morning is at the Nevisons (69 Stoke Rd)
on Tues 13 March from 10.30am -
Usual cakes, raffle and bring and buy.
The last one at Marcia's was very well attended.
Ashton Village Music
A new regular music event at the Rugby Club,
every first Monday of the month 7.30pm,
Bar open, Admission FREE. ALL Welcome.
Ashton Village Music is on the first Monday of every month.
The latest videos from the last performances can by viewed on our web site
Next meeting Monday 2 April, Ashton Rugby Club from 7:30 pm
The event is FREE to attend, the BAR is open and
ALL are welcome, audience and
performers alike.
An Open mic night, come and listen or perform
for more information
Guerrilla Gardeners and Grave Adopting
A small group of villagers have begun guerrilla gardening to tidy up and improve
the public spaces and verges in Ashton. They have also adopted uncared for graves
in the church yard to improve the view and respect those of Ashton’s past.
We usually meet up and garden on a Wednesday morning but we have a very flexible schedule. If you do not have the time or the energy but have spare plants, seeds or bulbs they would be appreciated.
If you have time and are interested in joining us please contact Sandra on 863634.
50/50 Lottery:
February 2012 Draw results
Help Support Our Church
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Results
Ashton Parish Council -
Next meeting -
(The second Wednesday of the month)
The regular Parish Council meeting is now held every month.
The meetings are held in the School. There will be public time during the meetings
for villagers to make their comments.
Please contact John Marshall our Clerk on
01604 861976 or by post to
Ryan's Glen, 31 B Hartwell Road, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2NV
Or by email: ashtonparishcouncil@yahoo.co.uk
if you wish to add anything to the agenda.
Minutes and other documents
and Archive, click below......
Click Here for more information >>>Parish Council
The Parish Council Meeting minutes can also be viewed on the village notice boards or at the Old Crown.
Events at Knights’ Hall:
St Michael & All Angels Church
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Saturday "Drop-
We meet -
Why not call in for a coffee, a chat and a chance to buy a homemade cake and browse
the book stock? We are building up a good supply of up-
Wendy Turvey. 01604 863 627
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Ashton Parent and Toddler Group
Ashton Parent and Toddler group meets at Ashton C of E Primary School on Thursday afternoons in term time, from 1.30 til 3.00 in the school hall.
Everyone welcome, £1 for the first child, 50p for the second
All parents and carers welcome to come and bring their babies and toddlers. Come
and have a coffee and a chat while the children play.
Any questions please contact Lynne Turnbull 01604 864938
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Children's Craft Workshop
at St Mary's Church Hall, Roade
on Good Friday, 6 April from 10 am-
All children are welcome. A very popular event which up to 35 children attend.
A
small charge is made to cover materials. Booking not necessary, just turn up.
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Friends of Ashton Church Group
Some residents of Ashton have formed a group to support Ashton Church. We are not
all regular worshipers but we feel that the church is an important part of the village and
we would not like to see it close, sold or made into a warehouse or other.
The church members worked hard to acquire funding for a re-
but this money was ring fenced and any funding left over had to be returned so there
was nothing left for upkeep. All churches also have to pay a share of the Parish Share,
(which all goes to keeping your Rector in post) which in the case of Ashton Church,
amounts to £4,000 per annum. The Friends of Ashton Church intend to find interesting
projects and ideas not just to raise funds for the Church, but also to improve the
building
and environs and make more use of it for the community.
If you would like to be part of this exciting group or if you have ideas for fund raising or
something you would like to see happen please get in touch with either the Rev. Mike
Burton – 01604 862284 or Sandra Lemon – 01604 863634 or come along to the Old
Crown on Tuesday November 1st at 7:30 pm to our first meeting.
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Thank you friends of Ashton Church
The PCC are very grateful to the band of friends of Ashton Church who went in and
made such a marvellous job of cleaning for us. The floor has never been so clean, nor
the brass and pews so polished! For many years now PCC members have struggled to
keep the Church clean and tidy, but as our numbers have dwindled, it has become more
and more difficult to keep it as we would like. It is wonderful that other people, although
they may not share our beliefs, recognise that our Church is an important part of the
village and our heritage, and are willing to help keep it in good condition. Thank you
very much.
Marion Wilson
The Ashton Afternoon Book Club
There is now an afternoon book club in the village. We meet on the second Thursday in the month at 31 Stoke Road. The meetings start at 2pm and all are welcome.
For further information contact either:
Pauline Green on 01604 863641 or Sandra Lemon on 01604 863634
Queen's Jubilee 2012
Queen's Jubilee 2012
The plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are moving on and we would love to hear
from villagers with offers of help and/or requests for events. We are looking for
ideas to celebrate this event in Ashton and also those who would be willing to help.
All welcome
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be June 2nd to 5th 2012. A meeting to begin planning
for the event was held and the following plans were made:
- Saturday evening June 2nd – Barn Dance at the Men’s Own Rugby Club
- Sunday evening June 3rd – Jubilee Quiz at the Old Crown
- Monday afternoon June 4th – Picnic on the Recreation Ground with Music
- Tuesday afternoon June 5th – Garden Party at The Old Crown
Details of these events will be announced. Anyone with further ideas or offers of help
please get in touch with Dave Farrand 01604 863225 or Sandra Lemon 01604 863634
The Old Crown Inn:
Licensees Bex and Ian welcome you to the
OLD CROWN INN
See our web site at www.theoldcrownashton.co.uk
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Monthly Quiz Night
Every month at the Old Crown 8.00pm
EVERYONE WELCOME….
call Bex for more information 01604 862268
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Bex & Ian Street
Tel: 01604 862268
Email: bex@theoldcrownashton.co.uk
Unwanted Spectacles -
I am making an appeal on behalf of a friend to collect as many pairs of unwanted
reading spectacles as possible.. She takes them to Sri Lanka, giving free eye tests
and where suitable your unwanted specs.
All donations will be much appreciated and can be dropped off at my house.
Andy Medhurst, 17 Hartwell Road, Ashton
Mob: 07852 591 502
Email: andy.medhurst@yahoo.co.uk
Ashton School NEWS
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More School News
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Ashton School Parents Association
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YOGA CLASS:
My name is Pauline Green. I live in Ashton and on the 19 October I will be starting a yoga class for the village at the Mens’ Own Rugby Club from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm at £5.00 per class.
Please contact me for more information on 01604 863 641. All welcome.
Save Our Salcey & Ashton !
from Three Wind Farms
Local to Ashton
There are three wind farms proposed in close proximity to Ashton.
(1) M1 Wind Farm – 1 mile (1.6 km) North East of Ashton:
{ We are not aware of
any local group against this project }
o Display at Roade 1 December 2010
Was -
o Display Hartwell 26th May 2011
Now -
o Wind Prospects Development Ltd, Bristol ( Joint venture with EDF)
o EDF British subsidiary of Électricité de France
Object to SNC -
(2) Tove Valley – 1.5 miles (2.4km) West of Ashton:
{ Tove Action Group – ‘www.toveactiongroup.org
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16x 2MW 100m (328 ft) high turbines
Also have PLG Parish Liason Group
o Gamesa Energy UK ( Spain )
Object to SNC -
(3) Stoke Heights MK – 2 miles (3.2 km) South East of Ashton:
{ Save Our Salcey
– ‘www.saveoursalcey.com -
15 x 2.3MW 120m (394 ft) high turbines
o Ecotricity, ‘www.ecotricity.co.uk, Stroud Gloucestershire
o Object to MKC – 16th August to 1st September 2011
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These three are not the only ones –
Many wind farm / factories are planed in our area ( 159 turbines )
most along the M1 motorway – North Northampton to Milton Keynes
See the map on Save our Salcey web site for details
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M1 Wind Farm – latest news
Local Wind Farm -
As most people in the village know, there are three Wind farm developments proposed in close proximity to Ashton. The closest farm to Ashton, located approximately 1 mile from the village between Roade and Salcey Forest, has applied for permission to develop the site with nine wind turbines each at a height of 90 metres, with supporting infrastructure, that would be easily seen from Roade Hill.
If you want to make your views heard, contact :
Development Management, Development
Services, South Northamptonshire Council, Springfields, Towcester, NN12 6AE. planning@Southnorthants.gov.uk
Telephone: (01327) 322 237
Ashton Village News Letter:
Latest Ashton Village Newsletter (AVN):
Issue No 127 December 2011
Click Here for more information >>> avn127
Check out our full AVN archive
All the way Back to issue 1 !!!
Click Here for more information >>> AVN Archive
DamZels Ladies Social Group:
First meeting free !
We meet on the first Monday of each month
at Vale Farmhouse , Stoke Rd, Ashton
for informal chats where we aim to learn
something new or to be inspired! There
are also walks, theatre trips and meals out.
For details please contact
Yvonne Hardman 07908 031434
email: yvonne.hardman@gmail.com.
For more information see Damzels
Join The AshtonVillage Email List
if you want to keep up to date with all the events and news in Ashton and receive an
emailed copy of the Parish Council minutes, why not add yourself to the village email
list. Simply send your email address to ashtonvillage@hotmail.co.uk and we will add
your name to the list. Neil Shanahan 07917 426 481 or Wendy Turvey 01604 863 627
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Parish Council Minutes
Parish Council minutes are available from www.ashtonvillage.co.uk, the village notice
boards, The Old Crown and by email from ashtonvillage@hotmail.co.uk.
Mens Own Rugby Club:
After many weeks of hard work refurbishing, the Rugby Club is now open.
Ashton Parish Council have helped support this work, and the club are happy for any of the village to visit the club, get involved and use the club for events.
For more information contact Jo Hill:
Mob: 07779061328
Email: joannehill1975@yahoo.com
Club web site: Northampton Mens Own RFC
Hall for Hire:
The newly refurbished clubhouse is the ideal place to host your next event. Whether
it be a celebration party, corporate meeting or community project the Mens Own RFC
can suit your requirements. Situated in the idyllic tranquil surroundings we can
offer a fully licensed bar, 11 acres of playing fields, catering facilities, ample
parking, disabled and baby change facilities and that all important wi-
For more information please contact the booking secretary
Mrs Joanna Hill 07779 061328.
Come and Play Rugby:
Aged between 7 and 17? Why not come and play rugby. We meet on every Sunday
10:30 -
Any level of ability and age are welcome at Mens Own, whether its to join the mini/juniors on a Sunday morning or the senior teams and be made to feel welcome in our friendly family clubhouse. We have a fully licensed bar as well as selling hot drinks and food.
For further club details, fixture lists and summer training dates, please visit:
www.pitchero.com/clubs/northamptonmensown,
or call Mike Northall on 01604 863605
for the senior team or
Angela Birch on 07747 447452 for the mini/juniors.
Men’s Own Rugby Club and Dog Walkers
The Men’s Own Rugby Club are asking that people walking their dogs in the area recognize that the field is used for playing rugby by adults and young people. Many of the local youngsters are learning to play the game at the club.
Having the field fouled by dogs not only unpleasant but also a health hazard.
Would people with dogs please refrain from allowing their dogs to defecate on the field and in the event of an ‘accident’ please remove the offending material.
Roade Library:
We have thousands of books, audio books and DVDs for you to choose from.
Why not drop in and visit us.
Contact details:
Roade Library
High Street
Roade
NN7 2NW
tel: 01604 863783
email: roadlib@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday to Friday 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm
Mobile Library:
The mobile library visits Stoke Bruerne on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
The stop is at The Navigation Inn car park from 15.15pm to 16.00pm.
The mobile library also visits Hartwell on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
The stop is at 13, Blacksmiths Way from 16.50pm to 17.35pm
Home Library Service:
If you are unable to visit a library for reasons of age, disability or infirmity,
you are entitled to the Home Library Service .
Home Library Service customers receive a free personal library service with a
range of books, talking books, music and information selected according to
their own preferences and delivered to their home by a volunteer.
If you care for someone who cannot be left alone, then you may also be eligible
for this service. For more information phone 01327 703130
More information on the library service is available at
Crime In Ashton
If you have anything to report
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE
Visit us at http://www.northants.police.uk
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All donations to Ashton's
St Michael and All Angels church fund.
Hire Knights’ Hall:
You can now hire Knights’ Hall for your event
Click Here for more information >>> Knights Hall Hire
Marion Wilson on 864254
Other News:
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VILLAGE SNAPSHOT -
‘A WALK THROUGH ASHTON'S PAST'
Copies of the book
are still available
To celebrate the completion of the 10 year project to re-
Village snapshot is a collection of photographs, documents, memories, facts, figures and video still that have been collected over the years by Andrew Fowler and David Farrand.
Written in an easy to read style, based on our popular historical Walk and Talk tours of our village. In addition we have added reminiscences of earlier days in Ashton.
Village Snapshot -
If you missed the opportunity to buy your copy, there are still some available.
Contact Marion on 01604 864254
or call in at Roade Newsagents.
for more information and how to buy a copy.
>>>Village Snapshot-
If you would like to order this book, please contact
Marion Wilson 01604 864254
or email marion.wilson@ashtonvillage.co.uk