In the heart of beautiful Northamptonshire
At about 9.20 this morning, there was a police car blocking the Moulton Road (heading towards Moulton immediately after the Boughton Fair Lane turning).
Not sure what the problem is but, if a serious accident, the road may well be closed for some time.
Friday 20 March saw another good turnout of the Friends of Holcot. Eight volunteers continued making inroads into projects first started two weeks previously.
– The Jitty and Main Street both look positively pristine after a brushing and targeted pruning
– Rectory Lane looks much neater and more tidy after similar treatment
– At the bottom of Poplars Lane, district nurse, Edith Meadwell’s lovely wooden bench enjoyed an overdue wash and brush-up (and will probably undergo further treatment to prolong its life and appearance).
– And, at the same site, a six-strong team went to the aid of the lime tree. Truly a sight to behold as, in a frenzy of furious activity, various bladed instruments – wielded with frightening speed and expertise – made short shrift of the suckers that were draining the life from the tree. A distinct sigh of relief was heard all round (whether from the wannabe Edward Scissorhands or the tree itself was never quite clear…)
Once again, thanks go out to everyone on the Friends of Holcot team – you are heroes all! (And if anyone out there wants to join this illustrious band, just email: editor@holcotvillage.co.uk)
This is not a Parish Council meeting, but an ‘open-to-everyone’ annual event that gives you the opportunity to have your say.
There will be presentations from invited guest speakers and updates on local authority initiatives, upcoming plans and future projects. And you will be able to ask questions, share your views and raise any concerns.
Further details and a full agenda will be available soon on both the Parish Council website at holcot-pc.gov.uk and on this website.
If you would like to make a presentation or promote your cause, please contact the Chair of the Parish Council on cllr.chris.bailey@holcot-pc.gov.uk
Heads-up people. The deadline for the next edition of the printed Parish Newsletter is 10 April 2026.
This is delivered to every household in Holcot, so if you have anything you want to share – perhaps a one-off event or a regular class or activity – please send the details as soon as possible to holcotvillagenewsletter@hotmail.com
Do it now, before you forget!
This is the second opportunity for residents across Northamptonshire to put their questions on crime and policing to Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone and Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet at an online public meeting later this month.
This will be a live, online meeting on Facebook and YouTube between 6.30pm and 8.00pm on Tuesday 31 March.
During the first online public meeting in October 2025, Danielle and Ivan received more than 100 questions on topics such as road safety, anti-social behaviour and police visibility.
This second meeting will give Danielle and Ivan the opportunity to update viewers on the actions that were taken from the October 2025 livestream, as well as answering new questions from the public.
Questions about any policing or community safety issue are welcomed – potentially covering subjects such as neighbourhood policing, violence against women and girls, retail crime and town centre safety, road safety or funding.
If you’re interested in quizzing either, or both, of these senior officers, you can submit your question(s) now by emailing: chiefschat@northants.police.uk
Or you can talk to them live during the broadcast on Facebook or YouTube.
In support of Race Against Dementia and Y-Not Arts charities, this is a chance to celebrate some of the best songs from many of your favourite musicals.
Featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘June is Bustin’ Out All Over’, ‘There is Nothing Like a Dame’, ‘Happy Talk’, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, ‘Oklahoma!’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and many more.
Performed by the 90-strong Earls Barton Music Choir (trust me, they’re very good), and accompanied by a full concert orchestra, this will be an event to remember.
The venue is Wollaston School, Irchester Road, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH with evening performances on both days and a matinee on Sunday 29 March.
You can get full details and buy tickets here (£12 for adults; £6 for Children).
A detailed breakdown of the Parish Council’s precept and budget for 2026-27 can now be found on the Holcot Parish Council’s website.
This is posted ahead of the scheduled Annual Parish Meeting on 16 April 2026 in the village hall, to which all parishioners are welcome.
More information about this meeting will be posted nearer the time.
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