A reminder that Green Hill Solar are holding their consultation event at Walgrave Village Hall on Saturday 12-5pm.
Green Hill Solar Farm : Walgrave event
OPFCC : Plan and precept consultation
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone has launched an online consultation on her draft police, fire and crime plan, which sets the blueprint for police and fire services in Northamptonshire.
Both a copy of the plan and the link to the survey can be found on the OPFCC website, here.
The consultation closes on 5 January.
Mental health support
A reminder that WNC provides 24/7 mental health support through Shout.
24-hour mental health support, 365 days a year is available through your mobile phone.
Just 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.
WNC : Food Waste and Climate Change
WNC are providing advice on food waste and climate change.
Did you know? ………..
In the UK we waste a quarter of all the food and drink we buy! This is responsible for producing 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year (imagine 36 million standard sized water butts full of petrol on fire) which contributes towards climate change.
Food Waste Prevention
One of the best things we can do for the environment and our wallets is not waste our food and drink. An average family can save £1,000 a year by reducing their food waste.
Some top tips to reduce food waste include:
Continue reading “WNC : Food Waste and Climate Change”Church : Christmas card delivery
Each year the Church delivers your Christmas cards in Holcot for you.
Just take your cards along to the Church Room on Saturday 14 December between 10am and noon. Details below.
Parish Council : Dog fouling
You may have noticed as you walk around Holcot, or seen on the Facebook Holcot community page, that dog poo continues to be a problem. Please pick up after your dog when it poos on footpaths or verges!
Using their Public Spaces Protection Order, WNC are responsible for dealing with any problems (search “PSPO” on WNC’s website). Amongst other things, the order specifies where dogs are allowed (not in the playing field for instance), the requirement to keep dogs on a lead in public places, picking up poo, and carrying the means to do so. It also covers smoking prohibitions in certain places (e.g.; children’s playgrounds, playing fields).
The PSPO is supported by a reporting process, fixed penalty notices, and fines. Visit the WNC website to report offences.
WNC : Waste collections 2025
The December 2024 – November 2025 bin schedule is available.
Bin collection day is also available on WNC’s App.
A Christmas Carol – get your tickets
On Friday 13th December at 7:45pm, James Hornsby presents a host of Charles Dickens’ wonderful characters, including Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Mr and Mrs Fezziwig and of course, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge.
See the poster below for details and tickets.
WNC : Cost of living support events
WNC are holding cost of living support events.
Cost of living support this winter
A series of cost-of-living roadshow events and pop-up stalls will be held across West Northamptonshire this autumn and winter to highlight the support available to residents.
Continue reading “WNC : Cost of living support events”Christmas Carols in the Barn
There will be Christmas carols at Holly Tree Farm on 23 December.
See the poster below for full details.
NHS and WNC : Mental Health help
There is a wealth of information to help with our mental health. WNC and NHS have provided a summary.
Everyone has mental health. MIND states that ‘good mental health typically means being able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life’. We all need to take care of our mental health, even if we do not have a mental health problem.
Mental health problems can affect anyone and are a common experience. There is a range of support available that can help you or someone you know. You can find out more using the links below:
You can find information here: Every Mind Matters – NHS
There is also a local mental wellbeing service directory where you can find out about what help is available:
Mental health services and support | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)
Locally, we also have a 24/7 mental health number run by NHFT:
The Mental Health Number | NHFT
This also includes a text service.
Cynthia Spencer : Quiz – Save the date
The next Banter and Batter quiz will be held in the village hall on 1 March 2025. Same format as previously (general knowledge quiz, fish and chips), with all proceeds in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
Save the date! Full details available in January.
Opportunity : Cadet Leaders needed
Northampton Emergency Service Cadets are seeking leaders. See this poster.
Do you have experience and a passion for working with young people? Northamptonshire Emergency Service Cadets are looking for leaders at Northampton Unit.
NESC Units are run by dedicated adult volunteers who have given up their time to assist in delivering the cadet programme.
Continue reading “Opportunity : Cadet Leaders needed”WNC : Winter financial support
WNC are promoting access to various financial support schemes available, and associated drop-in sessions where people can get help applying.
Residents are urged to access vital winter financial support
West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging all residents, especially those most vulnerable, to take advantage of a wide range of financial support available this winter.
With rising costs affecting households, now is the time to ensure that everyone who is eligible can access the help they need.
A number of schemes are in place to help with heating bills, household expenses, and general financial hardship.
Continue reading “WNC : Winter financial support”WNC : Support for carers – One Stop Shop
WNC are promoting their new initiative to support carers. See this website for more.
One-stop shops to be introduced for carers in Northamptonshire
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 : School places
WNC are promoting the application processes for school places.
It’s time to apply for your child’s school place for September 2025
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.
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