In the heart of beautiful Northamptonshire
A new Tenancy Strategy aimed at “ensuring fair, sustainable, and effective management of social housing across West Northamptonshire” has been approved by West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet at their meeting on 8 October.
The Northampton Market Square sees a reopening festival next weekend.
There is a full list of entertainment and other attractions here.
Now the weather is getting colder, quick reminder that the Holcot Hotspot is restarting this coming Thursday afternoon, 17th October. 2.30pm in the Village Hall. See this poster for full details.
The Church are organising a quiz on 9th November at 7pm (doors open @ 6:30). A few tables remain available.
The third annual quiz night is being held at the Village Hall, to raise funds for Holcot church fabric.
Please help to keep your church in one piece!
Bring your own nibbles and drink for the half time break.
Raffle and Christmas card sale.
Tickets are ONLY £5
Further details from sheila@sharpend-uk.com or Tel: 781438
Just a month to go until the Table Top Sale on Saturday 2 November. Contact Sheila to book your table.
Sell your unwanted items – make some cash!
TABLE TOP SALE – VILLAGE HALL – SAT 2nd November 09:30 – 11:30am
Book a table for just £10
Bookings open until 31st October. Hurry, some tables already booked.
To book or for more information contact Sheila Ashworth on 781438 or sheila@sharpend-uk.com
In aid of St Mary’s & All Saints Church, Fabric Fund
WNC are promoting the small business Saturday campaign and associated tour.
Small businesses in West Northamptonshire will be put on the map by the Small Business Saturday campaign later this year, after it has announced plans to bring its next national roadshow to the area this autumn.
The Tour will visit local businesses in Northampton on Monday, 18 November 2024 as part of a month-long journey across the UK, telling the inspirational stories of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and spotlighting the real people and communities behind them.
Continue reading “WNC : Small business promotion” WNC are promoting their domestic abuse survey. The survey closes on 18 October.
If you live or work in West Northamptonshire, are over the age of 16, and have experienced any form of abusive or harmful behaviour from someone you love or care about, such as a partner or family member, we want to hear from you.
Domestic abuse includes a wide range of experiences, from being controlled, manipulated, or emotionally abused, to physical, financial, or sexual abuse. It can, and does, affect anyone regardless of race, age, sex, gender, or sexuality.
Walgrave Road, Holcot Road, and Old Road will be closed 11-15 November to allow Kier to undertake carriageway repairs.
A planning application for land on the corner of Back Lane/Moulton Road has been received.
Application details have been added to the planning applications page.
The Parish Council will consider their response to application at the meeting on 14 October.
WNC are promoting their new initiative to support carers. See this website for more.
Carers across Northamptonshire can now attend one-stop shops hosted in locations across county to receive practical advice and support. This comes following engagement with carers delivered by North and West Northamptonshire Councils to ensure they can access the information they need.
Continue reading “WNC : Support for carers – One Stop Shop”
WNC have announced the headline acts for the reopening of Northampton Market Square on 19 and 20 October.
West Northamptonshire is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as the newly revitalised and reimagined Northampton Market Square prepares to reopen with a spectacular celebration on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.
Continue reading “WNC : Headline acts for the reopening of the market square”
WNC are promoting free flu vaccinations for pregnant women.
Pregnant women across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take up the free flu vaccine offer ahead of the winter months.
Pregnant women, and their unborn child, are at a higher risk of complications and more severe conditions such as pneumonia, as the immune system naturally weakens during pregnancy. Flu can also affect the growth of their baby, which could lead to still birth. There is a higher risk of pregnant women being admitted to hospital due to flu than the general population.
Continue reading “WNC : Flu jabs”
To coincide with International Men’s Day, WNC are seeking nominations for local role models. Closes 23 October.
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West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is calling on residents to nominate the men and boys who have made significant contributions to their communities as part of the West Northamptonshire Male Role Model Awards 2024.
These awards are designed to raise awareness around men’s wellbeing and to celebrate those who inspire others and have a positive impact on the lives of people in their communities or workplaces.
The Council is seeking nominations for men and boys who have been inspirational in the broadest sense. Whether they have supported their community, achieved remarkable goals, or positively influenced the lives of others, WNC wants to hear their stories.
Continue reading “WNC : Seeking male role models”
The Police are relaunching Neighbourhood Street Watch.
If you are interested in getting involved for Holcot, please contact Cllr Chris Bailey (inthehedges@mac.com) who will then coordinate and liaise with the Police.
The Force is relaunching its countywide Street Watch programme and is inviting local people to come together as volunteers to contribute to community safety and crime prevention in their neighbourhood.
Street Watch enables local people to take an active role in keeping their community safe by patrolling their local area as part of an organised scheme, identifying potential issues and engaging with local residents, encouraging them to report things like antisocial behaviour, vandalism and suspicious behaviour to the police.Street Watch volunteers are supported by a coordinator who liaises with team members and their local neighbourhood policing team to share information and help progress any initiatives that can help prevent crime and improve safety in their local area.
Volunteers are asked to spend a minimum of two hours a month, at times that suit them, patrolling with other scheme members in their local area.
After a few months hiatus, the “Friends of Holcot” maintenance group will recommence on 11 October.
The Friends of Holcot are volunteers who help maintain the Parish. Amongst many others over the years, tasks have included tidying the washbrook, clearing overgrown vegetation, installing protective posts, painting benches, and repairing play equipment.
The group will meet next on Friday 11 October at 10am (location to be decided) and then fortnightly thereafter depending on tasks, weather etc. Sessions last up to 2 hours. No special skills or equipment are required – just a willingness to have an enjoyable couple of hours with a group of neighbours. There is no specific time commitment.
If you would like to find out more or register interest, please contact either Roger Gunnett – 07703 727627 or Peter Matthews – 07544 568261.
And don’t forget – the Friends of Holcot Gardening Group also meets occasionally. Contact Ruby (clerk@holcotvillage.co.uk) to be put in touch.
WNC are promoting the application processes for school places.
Parents and carers of children living in West Northamptonshire can now apply for a reception place in a primary or infant school, a year 3 place in a junior school, or a Year 7 place in a secondary school, for the September 2025 intake.
Continue reading “WNC : School places”
WNC have launched a new service for 24/7 mental health support.
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) along with North and West Northamptonshire Councils have partnered with charity Mental Health Innovations to offer free, confidential and 24/7 mental health support to those across the county through the charity’s text messaging support service Shout.
The partnership has been funded through North and West Northamptonshire Public Health services and ICB to provide this innovative digital offer for anyone in Northamptonshire to enable them to access 24-hour mental health support, 365 days a year from their mobile phone.
The service launched on Monday 2 September and people in the county can text the word ‘IMATTER’ to 85258 to be connected to a trained Shout Volunteer. The service is open around the clock and can help with issues such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts. The conversation, which takes place entirely by text message, aims to help the texter reach a calmer place with a plan to move forward. It will also signpost them to further support available locally.
About Mental Health Innovations and Shout
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Powered by charity Mental Health Innovations, Shout launched publicly in May 2019 and has taken more than 2.5 million conversations with more than 830,000 people who were feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or suicidal and who needed urgent support.
About Shout (giveusashout.org)
Continue reading “WNC : Mental Health text service” Opportunity to speak to Cllr Mike Warren at Moulton Community Centre at 10.30am on the last Friday of each month.
To book, email: mike.warren@westnorthants.gov.uk
The Church are organising a quiz on 9th November at 7pm (doors open @ 6:30)
The third annual quiz night is being held at the Village Hall, to raise funds for Holcot church fabric.
Please help to keep your church in one piece!
Bring your own nibbles and drink for the half time break.
Raffle and Christmas card sale.
Tickets are ONLY £5
Further details from sheila@sharpend-uk.com or Tel: 781438
WNC are promoting the refurbished market square.
Preparations are underway as Northampton Market is set to return to the historic market square from 20 September, following the area undergoing extensive regeneration to provide a renewed space for residents, businesses, and traders.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working closely with new and existing traders to finalise their bespoke fixed stalls and arrangements for their flexible pop-up stalls ahead of the reopening weekend.
The town is home to one of the longest running outdoor markets in Europe and the reopening of the market from 20 September is a significant milestone in the transformation of the town, and forms part of the phased opening of the regeneration scheme. The wider rejuvenated market square will open to the public on 19 October with family-friendly festivities taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.
Continue reading “WNC : Reopening of Northampton Market”
The Church is organising a Table Top Sale on Saturday 2 November.
Sell your unwanted items – make some cash!
TABLE TOP SALE – VILLAGE HALL – SAT 2nd November 09:30 – 11:30am
Book a table for just £10
Bookings open until 31st October. Hurry, some tables already booked.
To book or for more information contact Sheila Ashworth on 781438 or sheila@sharpend-uk.com
In aid of St Mary’s & All Saints Church, Fabric Fund
October’s meeting of the Parish Council will be on the 14th – 7pm in the Church Room.
Each year the Parish Council sets aside a sum of money to be awarded in grants to organisations for projects that will be of benefit to the residents of our Parish.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that any funding provided by the Parish Council will be of benefit to the Parish or its inhabitants. The Parish Council will not normally make grants to organisations outside of the Parish unless it can be demonstrated that there are direct benefits to the Parish. Applications should be for ‘one-off’ grants which will not result in recurring expenditure to the Parish Council.
Applications are due by 30 November, with successful applications being awarded in January 2025.
See the full Policy and application form (a Word version of the application form is available from Ruby – clerk@holcotvillage.co.uk)
There is a Beginners Line Dancing Class on Tuesday evenings in the village hall, 7.00-8.00 pm, £7 per session.
Everyone is welcome, come along and have some fun!
If you are interested please contact Julie on dancepod@hotmail.co.uk
A message from Avril and Heather about the charity fashion show…
The Show – complete with cat-walk! – will be held in the Village Hall on Friday evening, 1st November.
But in the meantime, 2 reminders!
Contact Heather (01604 78 11 38) or Avril (07525 252 044).
All types of clothes and sizes welcome.
Dresses for every occasion – yes of course – but also hats, coats, jackets, gloves, scarves, belts, jewellery, skirts, trousers, tops, jumpers – especially with Christmas and parties in mind
The aim is to raise ‘loads of money’ for the marvellous local charities, Cynthia Spencer and Air Ambulance.
Tickets from Heather & Avril @ £12
– or £10 if bought (and paid for!) before 31st August.
This will include a homemade cocktail – either alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
Please invite friends and family, and – as there are only 85 seats available – buy them ASAP.
No tickets at the door
LET’S HAVE FUN AND SUPPORT OUR CHARITIES THIS CHRISTMAS
– and refill our own wardrobes at the same time
WNC are consulting on their draft Local Transport Plan. Closing date for comments is 17 October.
Our Local Transport Plan sets out our long-term strategy for maintaining and improving all aspects of local transport up to 2045 and sets out our objectives, policies and goals in relation to future transport schemes, network management and how people will use the transport links to get to and from work, socialise, access education and services.
This consultation is your opportunity to give us feedback on the vision, objectives, policies and schemes contained in the draft plan.
Continue reading “WNC : Local Transport Plan consultation” Back Lane will be closed 21-23 October to allow a water connection.
Details on Causeway one.network here.
The launch of Community Connect; a new welfare and wellbeing service for rural West Northamptonshire communities.
SNVB is delighted to announce a new 4 year project funded by the National Lottery which will focus on welfare and wellbeing in our rural communities.
We will be supporting people by acting as a ‘Solutions Hub’ for the following:
Also includes December’s schedule. Don’t forget about recycling small electricals too!
