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Don’t forget: Shrove Tuesday pancakes; Church Room; 17 February

A quick reminder that on 17 February we’ll be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with freshly made pancakes and delicious cake (£2.50 – cash only please). Taking place in the Church Room, Main Street, Holcot, we’ll start at 10.00am and run through to 12.00 noon.

Come and join us – it’s an opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people and mark Shrove Tuesday together.  Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Lesley, Sheila and Pam

Please note: blueberries, strawberries and maple syrup are not guaranteed – but hey, who knows, you might be lucky, so come along and find out!

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Celebration of Shrove Tuesday; 17 February

Please come to our Shrove Tuesday coffee morning on 17 February in the Church Room, Main Street, Holcot. Starting at 10.00am and running through to 12.00 noon, there’ll be freshly made pancakes and delicious cake  (£2.50 – cash only please).

It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people and mark Shrove Tuesday together.  Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Lesley, Sheila and Pam

Please note: blueberries, strawberries and maple syrup are not guaranteed (but who knows, you might be lucky, so come along and find out!).

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Move It or Lose It; fitness classes for seniors; 2.00pm to 3.00pm: Wednesdays at Brixworth Library

Currently taking place in Brixworth (but with potential to also operate in Holcot), these classes are open to ladies and gentlemen of all abilities. Generally aimed at the 60+ age group, Move It or Lose It also welcomes younger people who want to gently improve their fitness. And the emphasis is on ‘gently’ – no power moves or heavy weights here!

Each class comprises a warm-up and three light aerobic exercises choreographed to music. This is followed by balance, strength and flexibility exercises, and a separate section that concentrates on strengthening the pelvic floor. The classes end with a cool-down session using movements inspired by tai chi.

The classes are held on Wednesdays between 2.00pm and 3.00pm in the hall above Brixworth Library – and the first session is FREE! After that, the fee is £6.00 per session on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ basis.

For more details, contact Cynthia Bouchaud by email at cynthia.bouchaud@moveitorloseit.co.uk or on her mobile: 07470 073248

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Parish Council vacancies and car-boot sale trading hours

Important updates about both these topics are now available on the Holcot Parish Council website.

Although dissimilar to each other, both items affect the lives and wellbeing of the village and villagers, so I urge you to read more about them here.

(For the car-boot sale details, go to the ‘Latest Planning Applications’ section and click on the link.)

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Pitsford Water Trail Races; Sunday 1 March

These races start at Brixworth Country Park with routes along the public footpaths that surround Pitsford Water over 10k and half-marathon distances. The races start at 9.00am with the first participants reaching Holcot at about 9.20am, and the final runners passing through at around 10.00am.

Signing of the route will take place on Saturday, 28 February, so you will see a number of small yellow and black arrows appearing through the village. Warning signs for road users will also be put in place. Disruption to traffic and village life is expected to be minimal.

For more information and to enter your preferred race distance, click on this link: raceharborough.co.uk/pitsfordwatertrails/

And if you’re taking part, good luck – may you arrive back as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as when you started!