east hunsbury Parish Council Magazine Summer 24

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Letter from the Chairman

Ayear has passed since my first Letter from the Chairman and in the hope that by the time you read this the sun will be shining (it is raining as I write) the same photo is still being used as it was taken on a day that it was sunny and warm.

Late spring and summer is a time when a number of events take place in the Parish. Earlier this month two events took place. Firstly, we had the Parish Council’s first Green Day. This was well attended throughout the day and featured a number of interactive activities for young and old and ideas on how we can all make a difference (however big or small). Local schools were involved, and it is always a pleasure to see the enthusiasm that the children have in participating.

The second event was the Health & Wellbeing Day. This was very successful last year and proved to be again this year. With the pressures from work, home, and life in general that people experience it was good to see that there are various practitioners who are able to help. These included a Reiki practitioner, Zumba and yoga demonstrations as well as more day-to-day activities. Northamptonshire Walks led a walk from Hunsbury Library, and volunteers took part in a litter pick of the parish.

If you would like to volunteer there are lots of opportunities available, not just litter picking! Pop into the parish office and tell us how you’d like to help. New litter picking volunteers are always welcome, and we can provide you with all the kit you need to get started.

Later in the summer (as you will see advertised elsewhere in the magazine) we are pleased to welcome White Cobra to East Hunsbury with their outdoor theatre production of James and the Giant Peach. Brass in the Park is back this year, and for the younger members of the community the youth club at Danes Camp will be extended into the summer holidays, as well as two play events run by MK Play Association.

On a more general basis residents will be aware of the further planning applications submitted in relation to land opposite the crematorium for 60 dwellings and the application on the adjoining land for 361 dwellings (referred to as the Western Expansion). Representations have been made in relation to both applications. Representations have also been submitted in relation to issues of Air Quality Management, the Northampton Local Plan (draft) and the Flood Risk Management Strategy in so far as they impact upon East Hunsbury.

The Vistry development at Collingtree Park continues to make its way into East Hunsbury. The noise bund is now in place and will shortly be landscaped and have a noise fence erected. The application in relation to the road and reconfiguration of part of the golf course is in, and Vistry expect a decision late summer. If that is the case, then these works will commence early 2025. There will be updates on the development into East Hunsbury as matters progress.

Finally, as in Parish Council terms this is the start of our new year, I would like to thank my fellow councillors for their input and support, but most importantly I would like to thank the Clerk Caroline and her dynamic duo of Liz and Jayne for the tireless work they put in to make East Hunsbury a vibrant place to live. As a friend form Leeds pointed out to me if you Google best areas to live in Northampton, we are top of the tree.

Once again, I have run out of space, but you can keep up to date by checking the website and Facebook page or pop into the parish office.

Have a great summer!

Councillor Michael Campbell Chairman, East Hunsbury Parish Council

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Our cover photo for this issue features an image kindly submitted by Rob Boler. If you have a photo that would make a great cover image, especially if it was taken in East Hunsbury, send it to us. We'd love to feature images taken by East Hunsbury residents of places and things you love! Maybe you’ll be the next cover star!

Email a high resolution copy of your image to: ehlmag@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk and maybe your photo will be featured on the cover of our next edition...

Blacky More Community Centre, East Hunsbury

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BRASS PARK IN THE

Sunday 4th August

Grangewood Park beside the memorial benches

2pm–4pm

Bring a picnic and enjoy the music

come along and enjoy a FREE Summer

Sunday Concert by the Towcester Studio Band East Hunsbury Parish Council

No BBQs please - They are not allowed in the park - Thank you!

East Hunsburyʼs Parish Councillors

East Hunsbury currently has 11 Parish Councillors representing the area. They are listed below along with their roles and responsibilities, and their contact email addresses.

Councillor Bob Burnell

Bob was elected to the council in May 2021 and is a member of the Parks and Open Spaces and the Community Engagement Committee.

cllr.burnell@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Michael Campbell

Michael is Chairman of the Parish Council, and a member of the Resources Committee, Community Engagement Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces Committee.

cllr.campbell@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Paul Draper

Paul was elected to the council in May 2021 and is a is a member of the Resources Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces Committee.

cllr.draper@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Ron Firman

Ron was elected to the council in May 2021 and is a member of the Resources Committee, Community Engagement Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces Committee.

cllr.firman@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Ken Hodgson

Ken was co-opted to the Parish Council in June 2022 and is a member of the Resources Committee, Community Engagement Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces Committee.

cllr.hodgson@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Councillor David Lewis

David has been a parish councillor since 2017, and is the Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council. He is a member of the Resources Committee, the Community Engagement Committee, and the Parks and Open Spaces Committee.

cllr.lewis@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Kathleen Moore

Kathleen is a member of the Resources Committee, the Community Engagement Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee.

cllr.moore@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Leah Perry

Leah was co-opted to the Parish Council in October 2022 and is a member of the Parks and Open Spaces Committee.

cllr.perry@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Mary Roach

Mary has been a Parish Councillor since 2019 is a member of the Resources Committee and the Community Engagement Committee.

cllr.roach@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Meet your new Councillors!

Councillor Alison Mahoney

I moved from Canada to East Hunsbury in 2021 with my husband, 3 children and 2 dogs. We fell in love, straight away, with the walking paths, parks and just how green everything was. We loved how there was a post office, surgery, shopping centre, leisure centre and restaurant, all within walking distance. After three years in the neighbourhood, we are settled, we feel safe, we have a great community; this now feels like home. In my spare time, I am an avid cyclist and runner and get by on my swims to make me a triathlete. My kids play hockey, football and rugby locally and we frequent the golf course and the Northampton bike park. After a 20+ years in busy corporate life, I’ve taken a different path since moving to the UK and am excited to be working with the Parish on ways to continue building our community to be a great place to live, work and play.

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Councillor Daniel Soan

I am delighted to be joining East Hunsbury Parish Council and serving the local community.

I am an IT Manager by profession and started my career as a trainee in Local Government here in Northampton. It gave me a great understanding of how our public services work. In the past I have served as a School Governor and a volunteer at Northampton General Hospital.

I look forward to being an active member of the Parish Council.

cllr.mahoney@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

My hope is that I will be able to draw on all of this experience to support the aims and objectives of East Hunsbury Parish Council particularly through my membership of the resources committee and the parks and open spaces committee.

cllr.soan@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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A wave to Diana

Written by Dave Askew

Hi everyone… isn’t it wonderful to finally see some sunshine and yes, the walking shorts are on again! It is also great to be able to get back to the field paths which are now drying out. I love nothing more than walking through narrow paths in corn fields and letting the corn brush your fingers.

The walk I have chosen this time is a short 4.4 mile classic that delivers every time. It’s also perfect for a summer’s evening stroll and takes in two stunning Northamptonshire villages.

It starts in the beautiful village of Great Brington where there’s a convenient car park behind the church. From there we skirt the village and then leave it to head across the fields towards Little Brington. There are a couple of hills and a few stiles. As you arrive in the village look out for the very big Tiger on the left.

The ‘Needs to Know’

Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km)

Time to walk: 2 hours

Difficulty: Mainly off road including across grass fields. There are a few steep up and down hills and it can get muddy in winter, but it’s great to enjoy the changing seasons

Parking: Use the parking either behind the church in Great Brington, or park in the road

Public toilets: Pubs in Great Brington and Little Brington

If you fancy a refreshment stop we can recommend the Saracen’s Head. To leave Little Brington we follow a wonderful, tree-lined, permissive footpath which is an old carriageway linking the village to Althorp House. After a while we bear left and cross more meadows back towards Great Brington. Look out for the evidence of ridge and furrow farming.

However we have not finished yet… another path now takes us down the hill to emerge right in front of Althorp House. The wall has been lowered so you get an excellent view. Look out for the herd of rare deer. Now for one of the best endings to any walk. Our path is up the amazing tree lined carriageway avenue to the church at the top. Look out for all the wild flowers that have been allowed to grow. It is simply a stunning place

If it is open, the church is well worth a visit. Have a look at the private Spencer Chapel which contains many generations of the family.

Here’s that walk…

https://northamptonshirewalks.co.uk/ about/walk-6-a-quick-stroll-around-thebringtons-a-wave-to-diana/

Over 200 walks we’ve done in Northamptonshire can be found at northamptonshirewalks.co.uk plus all the links to our social media groups etc

Simon de Senlis Primary School rated Outstanding by Ofsted

It has been an extremely exciting time at Simon de Senlis since the last edition as we had a visit from Ofsted. It has been six years since Ofsted last visited the school and we were incredibly pleased to welcome the team of three inspectors as we knew we had so many wonderful things to share. After the twoday inspection, we were exceptionally proud to be judged as Outstanding across all areas, making us one of only a few primary schools in Northampton with this highest grade of excellence.

We are all so proud of our wonderful school which is filled with amazing children, staff and families. Please see some of the quotes from the Ofsted report below which will give you a flavour of life at Simon de Senlis.

"Every pupil knows that they matter, and they can flourish because of the dedicated staff at Simon de Senlis Primary School. An exceptional ethos of deep care and high ambition is threaded through every aspect of school life. Because of this, pupils love coming to a school, where they can ‘believe, achieve, and succeed’."

"Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents in sport, music and the arts. Pupils are supported to be advocates for each other, their community and the environment. Older pupils are role models who responsibly fulfil a multitude of leadership roles. The school is determined to equip pupils to make a positive ‘dent in the universe.'"

"There is a relentless determination by all staff to give pupils the best education possible. The school is particularly determined to secure success for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language."

Plenty to be proud about for pupils and staff at Simon de Senlis primary School

"Children get off to a flying start in the early years. Carefully planned interactions and engaging activities feed children’s thirst to learn. Pupils produce high-quality work and achieve well by the end of each key stage. The school is determined that every pupil becomes a reader, as the key to ‘a world of possibilities.’ The bespoke reading programme ensures that pupils explore interesting and diverse texts that further enhance their learning in different subjects."

"The programme for pupils’ personal development is considered and well planned. It is rooted in the established school values of building resilience, responsibility and aspiration. The school takes every possible step to give all pupils access to rich and wide opportunities. Staff plan many outings for pupils that enhance their learning. Staff are proud to be part of this exceptional school."

In other news, the whole school were thrilled to welcome Northants Sings Out choir who performed their inspirational songs to a hall full of excited and enthusiastic children and staff. The choir raised the roof with their amazing singing; with children

and staff dancing and clapping along to the superb show. The choir have recently performed on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, and we all have our fingers crossed that they get through to the final stages at the end of May.

In the coming weeks we are looking forward to meeting the children and families who will be joining Reception in September 2024 and we cannot wait for them to join our wonderful school family. As always, we are so proud of our wonderful school, the fabulous children and staff along with the amazing families.

Northants Sings Out choir entertained the whole school with their amazing and inspiring vocals

World Book Day celebrated in style at Wootton Park School

At Wootton Park School we celebrated World Book Day 2024 in style, with a range of fantasy themed activities, including guessing games, a fantasy themed English lesson and a short story competition. All learners were invited to dress up and staff surprised learners with dressing up as Where’s Wally! There was even a Where’s Wally scavenger hunt for learners to engage with, where they had to find every member of staff dressed up.

We believe it is so important to engage with World Book Day to promote a love of reading to our learners. Regular reading has many benefits, including improved concentration and memory, heightened understanding of the world and the past, vocabulary expansion, and improvement of writing quality. We are proud of our school library, the Knowledge Hub, which houses a range of genres and is open every lunchtime as a quiet reading space for learners to enjoy.

We are also pleased to announce the winner of the World Book Day short story competition as avid reader Ava from Year 7.

Here’s what Ava had to say about World Book Day and the importance of reading...

Hi Ava! Well done for your win. Why do you like World Book Day?

‘Because I love books!’

What book genres do you enjoy and do you have any book recommendations?

‘I really like dystopian books and my recommendation would be The Hunger Games series.’

What can reading add to someone’s life?

‘Reading can help you with your knowledge and imagination. It makes me chill out and feel happy and when there are big moments in my book I’m really engaged.’

Congratulations Ava!

Ava with her certificate and prizes won on World Book Day at Wootton Park School

A day in the life of a reception teacher at East Hunsbury Primary School…

In reception, no two days are ever the same!

After the children say goodbye at our little gate in’ the morning, they come into the classroom independently. They wish their friends and teachers good morning, put their belongings away and begin the day with a morning activity which gradually progresses and changes throughout the year. After registration, we start our day with our rhyme of the week and a song or two. This is then followed by a fun handwriting and phonics session – these are important lessons where we start to teach the children how to read and write.

After this, the children are ready for some: ‘Discovery Time.’ Discovery time makes up a large part of the timetable in reception and we make sure our environment is as rich as possible for children to play and learn in. During this time, children can choose their activities depending on their own interests and enthusiasms.

Due to our brilliantly big learning space, there are always lots of choices for the children during their Discovery Time. There are: stories to read, a stage to perform on, construction to build, sand and water play, gross and fine motor activities, small world toys and lots of role play resources plus arts, crafts, mud kitchens, bikes and trikes, music and so much more – there really is something for everyone! Using the knowledge and interests of the children, the adults guide the children to try new things or develop their passions.

Before morning play, the children all come back together again for a story. We know that books and rhymes are so valuable to support language and communication skills as well as igniting creativity and sparking imagination in young children.

After play, it’s time for English. It’s not unusual to find us on a boat trip to the island where the wild things are or discovering video evidence of the gingerbread’s man's whereabouts in our provision! We love to excite the children’s imaginations as we find this really helps them with their writing.

Following our English, it’s time for some more Discovery Time and then lunch. During lunch they get the opportunity to play with some of the children from the other year groups. It’s a lovely chance for the children to see siblings and try out our new equipment.

After lunch, it’s maths and then even more Discovery Time.

Finally, it’s tidy up time and an important opportunity to come together as a class once again. This final part of our day often includes learning around our ‘Understanding the World’ or PSHE topics as well as weekend news, celebrating birthdays and singing and signing with Blue Class (our link class from our Specialist Unit.) You will often find us singing just one more song or reading a final story.

And that’s not just it - there is even more! Every week, we also:

• take part in Forest School - Who doesn’t love toasting marshmallows around a campfire or jumping in muddy puddles?

• Have our music and PE taught by specialists

• Attend assemblies, events and play with Blue class (our link class from our Specialist Unit).

As the children grow and their capacity to concentrate and complete certain activities develops, their timetable changes. For example, more formal periods of learning are added, and longer tasks are expected to be completed.

To conclude, a day in reception is never the same but we do ensure that the children’s experience is always a brilliant one filled with laughter, love and smiles.

The early years is an exciting time in which the foundations of knowledge and positive learning attitudes are built – as a teacher, it really is a privilege to be part of this.

Our pledge to you and your child:

‘We promise you every day your child will learn something. Some days they will bring it home in their hands. Some days they will bring it home in their heads and some days they will bring it home in their hearts.’

We have very limited spaces still available in our Reception 2024 cohort. If you are interested in joining our school family then please contact the school office via email office@easthunsburyprimary.org or telephone 01604 677970 for more information and advice.

Also, why not book onto one of our ‘Adults and Tots’ sessions by scanning this QR Code

Or, coming very soon our weekly Hunsbury Hedgehogs Outdoor and Forest School learning sessions specially for pre-school children. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for more information about how to book.

Whatever you need to ask about cancer

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre at Northampton General Hospital

Who are we?

Northampton General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support have worked together to develop the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Northampton General Hospital. Our centre is staffed by a Macmillan cancer information and support lead, a Macmillan support worker and a Macmillan Health & Wellbeing coordinator. We are also supported by trained volunteers, some of whom have a personal cancer experience.

What do we offer?

We offer a free, confidential service to anyone living with cancer, their relatives, friends and carers, and anyone that may have lost a loved one. We can also help with:

• Information and support on all aspects of living with cancer,

• Emotional and practical support including one to one sessions

• Signposting to support groups and local services

• Access to complementary therapies like Reiki

• Access to our health and wellbeing events

• Access to benefits advice including our weekly citizens

• advice clinic and information on Macmillan grants

• Answering any questions you may have

Health & Wellbeing

We host a number of health and wellbeing events and workshops throughout the year. You can pick up a copy of our event prospectus or access it online by going to www.northantscancerguide.co.uk and selecting ‘Event Bookings’

Online Support

Scan the QR codes for more details

We have a dedicated YouTube channel with a range of videos presented by healthcare professionals to provide additional information and advice. You can find our channel by searching ‘The Northants Cancer Information hub’ in YouTube.

Get in touch

Monday–Friday, 9.00am–4.00pm (Closed Bank Holidays)

Find us on the ground floor of the Oncology Centre, Northampton General Hospital (area N) 01604 544211

ngh-tr.macmillaninformationandsupportngh@nhs.net

The Northants Cancer Information Hub – West

“Macmillan’s support made me feel less alone.” Shola, diagnosed with thymoma

Thank you to our volunteers

As a new year for the Parish Council begins, the Councillors of East Hunsbury Parish Council would like to say a massive thank you to all those who volunteer for the parish council and other organisations in and around East Hunsbury. You are the unsung heroes, often working quietly and unseen behind the scenes, who provide the support needed in order to carry out the many activities carried out on a weekly basis. Your contribution is invaluable. We hope that you continue to do so as each act of support and time selflessly given helps in promoting a positive feeling in our community.

Michael Campbell, Chairman, EHPC

Summer in East Hunsbury!

Get ready to experience an EPIC summer in East Hunsbury! While we're taking a break from our traditional summer fair this year, we're jazzing things up with an array of awesome events that'll keep the fun rolling all season long! Check out the programme of events below, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Best of all? These events are funded by East Hunsbury Parish Council, and totally FREE to attend. Don't miss out on a summer of fun in East Hunsbury - mark your calendars and join us for a series of unforgettable moments!

From 20th July In Library opening hours Summer Reading Challenge Sign up at Hunsbury Library

Saturday 13th July Arrive from 3pm James and the Giant Peach –Performance 4.30pm outdoor theatre – All welcome! Grangewood Park

Tuesday 16th July 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm Youth Club continues Danes Camp Leisure Centre 9-13 yrs 6-7pm during the Summer holidays! Book at www.trilogyactive.co.uk

Thursday 18th July 12 noon – 1pm Big Sing – All Welcome! Hunsbury Library

Tuesday 23rd July 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm

Danes Camp Leisure Centre 9-13 yrs 6-7pm Youth Club Book at www.trilogyactive.co.uk

Tuesday 30th July 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm

Danes Camp Leisure Centre 9-13 yrs 6-7pm Youth Club Book at www.trilogyactive.co.uk

MK Play Association Grangewood Park

Wednesday 31st July 1.30pm-3.30pm Messy & Imaginative Play Van Book at mkpa.co.uk

Sunday 4th August 2pm-4pm Brass in the Park – All welcome! Brass band and community picnic Grangewood Park

Tuesday 6th August 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm Danes Camp Leisure Centre 9-13 yrs 6-7pm Youth

Tuesday 13th August 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm

yrs 6-7pm Youth Club

Tuesday 20th August 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm

yrs 6-7pm

Tuesday 27th August 5-8 yrs 4.45pm-5.45pm

Rookie men’s choir stuns audience in prostate cancer fundraiser

Apopular singing project, launched earlier this year, has produced a brand new men’s choir with 46 highly motivated, Northamptonshire-based men all aiming to raise money in support of Prostate Cancer UK. The project – ‘Men United in Song 2024’ - is part of a National Programme, funded by Arts Council England, involving five existing Male Voice Choirs: Northampton, Peterborough, Radcliffe on Trent, Welwyn Garden and Worcester.

The majority of the men in the Northamptonshire ‘Men United in Song’ choir are totally new to choral singing and

performing in public. They nevertheless took on the enormous task of learning ten songs in just ten weeks to perform at a Rotary Club of Rushden charity concert as special guests of Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC). To prepare for their debut concert the men worked hard in rehearsal each week under the leadership of NMVC’s Musical Director, Stephen Bell. And, at its first ever concert - on 11th May in St Mary’s Church, Higham Ferrers - a ‘sell out’ audience was blown away by the new choir’s amazing performance.

Speaking after the concert, MD, Stephen said ‘What a journey it’s been. The ‘Men United in Song’ lads did a really great job.

Zero to performance - 10 songs in 10 weeks –unbelievable! They just didn’t know that it was impossible! And now they go on to take part in a concert in Nottingham as part of a huge massed choir with upwards of 400 other men from the five areas involved in this project.’

Reflecting on the new choir’s performance NMVC Chairman, Mark York, said ‘Despite my having been involved with these guys since the outset of the ‘Men United in Song’ project, I was completely taken aback by their energy, enthusiasm and fantastic singing. I can’t congratulate them enough. One of the main objectives of the project is to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK in support of its fight to combat this terrible disease. We’ve already raised in the region of £3000 and our efforts are ongoing.’ Anyone wishing to help can donate via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ great-north-run- 2024-55960 or scan the QR code

While sharing their experiences in the ‘Men United in Song’ project, these are just a few of the comments made by the Northamptonshire-based men involved:

• Terrifying and awesome. Sign me up for more.

• The whole experience has just been amazing. I’ve really loved and enjoyed every bit of it.

• My 17 year old lad said ‘proud of you dad’. Not sure I’ve heard that before. How satisfying was that?

• I'm so pleased to have been part of this whole experience and look forward to taking 'next steps'.

• This has been a massively positive experience for me, throughout.

• When we were waiting in the wings and could see the audience I felt like a gladiator getting ready to enter the arena. The whole experience from day one has been very special for me.

To watch Northamptonshire’s Men United in Song Choir performing ‘Tell My Father’ (from the musical ‘The Civil War’) go to https://bit.ly/44Ohi9l or scan the QR code here >>

JAMES AND GIANT PEACH

JAAMES AND THE GIANT PEEACH

BY ROALD DAHL

BY ROALD DAHL

ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD This amateur production of "James and the Giant Peach (Wood)" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

The Abbey Centre is open for you

“Your local Abbey Centre really is a one stop shop for anything social, spiritual, and business in East Hunsbury, and are lucky to be home to an enormous variety of community groups who use the Centre.

Some of our many groups include a choice of 3 Theatre Groups, who engage in regular productions throughout the year to cater for all ages, Artistic and Sports Groups, Choirs and Children’s Activity Groups. We even have our resident Community Fridge, who aim to reduce food waste from supermarkets and suppliers across Northampton!

We proudly welcome spirituality of all kinds, with various denominations worshiping along side our own Baptist Church, all of whom enjoy providing activities for families from across the county – and even country!

With such an offering of rooms, spaces and facilities, there’s bound to be the ideal space to suit

your needs, so why not pop in to see us and find out more about what we have to offer, both indoor and outdoor?

Whatever your age, fitness level or interest, we’d love to see you for a cuppa and chat anytime!”

Abbey Centre Baptist Church, Overslade Close, East Hunsbury , Northampton, NN4 0RZ

Telephone: 01604 767568

www.abbeycentre.org.uk admin@abbeycentre.org.uk

Local author launches debut crime novel

As a child, Roxie Key dreamed of seeing her name on the cover of a novel. Now that dream has become reality.

The 35-year-old crime writer has just published her debut crime novel, with a plot praised by book bloggers and fellow authors as “gripping” and “remarkably polished”

The Deadly Spark is a tale that combines psychological suspense and police procedure. It tells the story of an arson attack that leaves a woman dead. Within hours, the victim’s girlfriend Anya kills herself by jumping off cliffs at Sleaford Head. In the book, we meet detective Eve Starling who must establish the cause and

Local author, Roxie Key

circumstances of the fire and whether the suicide was motivated by grief or guilt.

Roxie lives in East Hunsbury with her wife and daughter. Driven to turn her writing dream into reality she studied creative and media writing at Middlesex University and worked as a copywriter at Avon Cosmetics in Northampton before taking the leap as a novelist.

She penned her first book in 2019 and secured representation and book deal two years later.

“Publishing a book has been my lifelong dream and I am so excited to finally be sharing the story of Eve Starling with the world,” Roxie said. “I cannot wait to see it on the shelves, and to hear what readers think.”

The Deadly Spark was published on May 23 by HQ (an imprint of HarperCollins) and is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook format. It is available in book shops, in store and online, such as Bookshop.org, Hive, Waterstones, WHSmith, Foyles, Blackwells, Amazon, Amazon Audible, Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play and Kobo.

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CONTACT DAVE

07738 091 794

@KICKFITCOACHING KICKFITCOACHING@HOTMAIL.CO M

What people are saying about it

"a gripping story"

Jane Casey, author of The Killing Kind

“I couldn’t stop reading”

Gytha Lodge, author of A Killer in the Family

“a remarkably polished debut"

Robert Rutherford, author of Seven Days

Signed copies will be available for sale from Waterstones Northampton, Rushden Lakes and Milton Keynes.

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Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm

Blacky More Community Centre Butts Croft Close, NN3 0WP

Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes, but nothing to wear?

Have you lost confidence in the way you look?

Do you struggle to find the right make-up shades?

If so I would love to help! I’m a trained colour and style consultant with Colour Me Beautiful, based in East Hunsbury. One Consultation is all it takes to find out which colours/styles work for you, and help you look and feel fabulous every day!

Get in touch for more information or to book

Tel: 07769 977697

Email: info@colourswithheidi.com https://colourswithheidi.com

Instagram: @colourswithheidi

Facebook: Colours with Heidi

Community Responder Volunteer

We need you to make a difference to older people.

This service aims to provide company, reassurance, and low-level support to an older vulnerable person in their own home. This could be anything from a welfare check to offer some companionship or when a delay is anticipated for Primary or Secondary care support. Our aim is to assign a volunteer to be that much needed “friendly face” for up to two hours.

This service currently covers the county of Northamptonshire.

To join this rewarding service, we ask that you are: -

n age 18 or over

n a confident caring person with empathy for older people

n able to stay calm and offer reassurance

n living locally in the current service area

Your visit could include: -

n making a drink

n packing an overnight bag

n a welfare check following a primary care visit

n contacting a family member or friend

n providing reassurance and a listening ear

n liaising with your Service Manager as required

Please note this role will not involve any manual handling (lifting or moving) of people. We are sure that you will enjoy volunteering with us, and that you will always feel supported and safe. Age UK Northamptonshire is a registered charity (1059995) and company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No: 3294424. Age UK Northamptonshire Trading Ltd is a limited company. Registered No: 2966624, a trading company and subsidiary of Age UK Northamptonshire and donates its net profits to that Charity. Both companies share the same Registered Office: The William and Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton NN1 5QJ. Tel: (01604) 611200.

If you would like an informal chat to find out more, please call Kathy Smith on 01604 210618 or email communityresponders@ageuknorthants.org.uk Scan me to apply.

News from King Richard Court

When a new owner arrives at KRC, it is our hope that they will join in with some of the events which take place all through every month. This way they meet new people and become part of our wonderful community. Of course, if this is not their wish, then they can live their own life in their own flat.

Over the last few months we had a Marie Curie Coffee Morning and Chocolate Tombola Stall, raising £465 for Marie Curie.

On Good Friday we had a Hot Cross Bun Morning and Raffle. We were reminded of Good Friday by a simple, but outstanding Cross, along with the lighter side of Easter.

We had a brilliant and captivating talk on the Antics of the Cold War Spies. The audience demanded a second talk by Nigel.

May 1st was a very special day. A group of us met around May's flat to sing Happy Birthday to a wonderful lady, May Grimley who celebrated 100 years of age. Later in the day her family gave her a wonderful party to which everyone was invited.

May still takes part in a number of the monthly events, even Balance Class, where she raises her legs higher than anyone.

As Easter approached we had a very successful afternoon making an Easter Wreath. My family would never accept that I had made mine.

In the coming weeks we look forward to Random Notes with their selection of well known music.

The big event in June will be a D-Day Celebration along with a 1940s themed Street Party. More next time on that.

Geoffrey Goswell

A wonderful celebration was held for resident May Grimley to mark her 100th birthday

The Marie Curie Coffee Morning and Chocolate Tombola stall raised a whopping £465

Easter was marked with a Hot Cross Bun Morning, Raffle, decorated eggs and an oustanding Cross

Blacky More Community Centre

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id you know there was a community centre in East Hunsbury? Wander down Butts Croft Close (near the shops in Butts Road) at the bottom of the road your community centre awaits!

The centre is ideal for parties, meetings and family gatherings and is regularly used by Rainbows and Brownies, there are Art Classes, Puppy Classes, a Dance School and in term time PuddleDucks Day Nursery who have used the centre for many years.

The centre consists of a main hall, with conservatory, a small kitchen, toilet facilities with plenty of parking for your hire.

The hourly rates are as follows:

Private Bookings - £30

Regular hirer - £18.00 (10 sessions or more)

Charity/Community group - £18.00

To make an enquiry please email admin@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Blacky More Community Centre Butts Croft Close, East Hunsbury, NN4 0WP

Weekly Activites at Blacky More

Monday - Friday

8.30am-3.30pm

Puddleducks

Ofsted registered playgroup for 2-5 year olds. Contact Corrina Evans for more details. 07790 363277

Email: puddleduckseasthunsbury@gmail.com

Monday

3.45pm – 7.00pm

Starlight Dance and Musical Theatre

Join at session. 01536 601545 northampton@starlightdance.net

7.15pm – 8.15pm

Zumba Gold with Chelsey www.bookwhen.com/zumbabychelsey

Tuesday

6.30pm – 7.30pm

Yoga with Ekta

Contact: Ekta 07424 713251

7.00pm

East Hunsbury Parish Council

Full Parish Council Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Please see website for agreed dates and agendas: www.easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

7.30pm – 8.30pm

Kickfit

Contact: David 07738 091794

Wednesday 5.30pm-6.30pm

Rainbows

Rainbows is the first step in the worldwide guiding movement for girls.To join contact Judy Rainbow: 07803 270843.

7.15pm – 8.15pm

Zumba with Chelsey www.bookwhen.com/zumbabychelsey

Thursday 6.15pm – 7.45pm Brownies

Stage 2 in the guiding movement. The children enjoy a wide range of activities and community involvement.

Contact Val Tate on 01604 766039

Friday 7.15pm – 8.15pm

Boxercise Classes

Contact Carly on 07933 513858

Saturday 8.30am–5.00pm

Northampton Art School for Young Artists and families

www.clarecarney.com facebook@ northamptonartschoolforyoungartists

Sunday 11am–7.30pm

Northampton Art School for Young Artists and families www.clarecarney.com facebook@ northamptonartschoolforyoungartists

Available for private hire and during school holidays until 10pm

Contact the Parish Office on 01604 708429 or email: admin@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Our events to look forward to...

Every Thurs Tai Chi 9.30am – 10am and 10am – 11am

Every Weds Welcome Wednesday Pop Up Café 10am - 2pm

Weds Yoga - dates given to attendees 4.15pm - 5.15pm

Grangewood Park or Abbey Centre

Hunsbury Library

Blacky More Community Centre

Tues 11th June Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm Abbey Centre (Bingo)

Thurs 20th June The Big Sing (not just seniors) 12noon - 1pm

Thurs 20th June Book Club (members) 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Mon 24th June Senior Strollers (members) 10.15am meet

Tues 25th June Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm

Hunsbury Library

Hunsbury Library

Shoe Tour TOWN (fully booked)

Collingtree Golf Club (coffee chat)

Tues 9th July Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm Abbey Centre (Speaker)

Weds 17th July Strictly Seniors 2pm - 4pm Abbey Centre

Thurs 18th July The Big Sing (not just seniors) 12noon - 1pm Hunsbury Library

Thurs 18th July Book Club (members) 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Library Mon 22nd July

July

Weds 7th Aug Pétanque Group

Weds 21st Aug Pétanque Group

Thurs 22nd Aug Book Club (members) 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Weds 4th Sept Pétanque Group

Tues 10th Sept

Weds 11th Sept Pétanque Group

Weds 18th Sept Strictly Seniors 2pm - 4pm

Thurs 19th Sept The Big Sing (not just seniors) 12noon - 1pm

Thurs 19th Sept Book Club (members) 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Library

Library

Library

Mon 23rd Sept Senior Strollers (members) 10.15am meet Delpare Tour (must book)

Tues 24th Sept Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm Abbey Centre (Police Cyber info)

Weds 25th Sept Pétanque Group 10.30am sharp Abington Park

Tues 8th Oct Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm Abbey Centre (Music Quiz)

Weds 9th Oct Pétanque Group 10.30am sharp

Thurs 17th Oct The Big Sing (not just seniors) 12noon - 1pm

Library

Oct date tbc Book Club (members) 2.30pm - 3.30pm Hunsbury Library

Tues 22nd Oct Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm Collingtree Golf Club (coffee chat)

Weds 23rd Oct Pétanque Group 10.30am sharp Abington Park

Mon 28th Oct Senior Strollers (members) 10.15am meet Location tbc

Tues 12th Nov Coffee Morning 10.30am - 12.30pm Abbey Centre (Remembrance talk)

For Yoga, Star Gazers, History, Art sessions - leaders will contact participants. If you are interested in these particular sessions and are not registered - please contact the office to check availability of spaces.

Sessions on offer may need to be booked and dates and times are subject to change, charges may apply.

What's On July - October 2024

Tuesdays

Youth Club

Danes Camp Leisure Centre including the Summer holiday! Ages 5-8 & 9–13-year-olds

Every Wednesday Welcome Space on Wednesday –10am-2pm Pop in for a Cuppa!

Weds 3rd July 10am - 12 noon Cuppa with a Copper

Booking required www.trilogyleisure.co.uk

EHPC Activity Room @ Hunsbury Library

Hunsbury Library

Tues 9th July 10.30am-12.30pm Seniors Coffee Morning Abbey Centre

Sat 13th July

Performance starts 4.30pm

Tues 16th July 7pm - 9pm

James and the Giant Peach

EHPC Full Council Meeting

Thurs 18th July 12pm- 1pm The Big Sing

Grangewood Park

(See more details in this magazine)

Blacky More Community Centre

Hunsbury Library

Tues 23rd July 10.30am-12.30pm Seniors Coffee Morning Abbey Centre

Weds 31st July 10am - 12 noon Cuppa with a Copper Hunsbury Library

Weds 31st July

MK Play Session - Grangewood Park 1.30pm-3.30pm Messy & Imaginative Play

Sun 4th August Brass in the Park

(See more details in this magazine)

Grangewood Park 2pm-4pm

Weds 14th Aug

MK Play Session -

(See more details in this magazine)

Grangewood Park 1.30pm-3.30pm Risky Play

Weds 28th Aug 10am - 12 noon Cuppa with a Copper

(See more details in this magazine)

Hunsbury Library

Tues 10th Sept 10.30am-12.30pm Seniors Coffee Morning Collingtree Golf Club

Tues 17th Sept 7pm - 9pm

EHPC Full Council Meeting

Thurs 19th Sept 12pm- 1pm The Big Sing

Blacky More Community Centre

Hunsbury Library

Tues 24th Sept 10.30am-12.30pm Seniors Coffee Morning Abbey Centre

Weds 25th Sept 10am - 12 noon Cuppa with a Copper

Hunsbury Library

Tues 8th Oct 10.30am-12.30pm Seniors Coffee Morning Abbey Centre

Tues 15th Oct 7pm - 9pm

EHPC Full Council Meeting

Thurs 17th Oct 12pm- 1pm The Big Sing

Tues 22nd Oct 10.30am-12.30pm Seniors Coffee Morning

Weds 23rd Oct 10am - 12 noon Cuppa with a Copper

Blacky More Community Centre

Hunsbury Library

Collingtree Golf Club

Hunsbury Library

For more information and future dates please contact East Hunsbury Parish Council office or check our Facebook page for regular updates. Tel: 01604 708429 or email: community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

WITH THE FRIENDS OF HUNSBURY LIBRARY

Thursday 7th November (Doors open 6.30pm – Quiz sta r ts 7p m)

Hunsbur y Librar y, NN4 0RZ

£10 to enter a team of 1-4 players (18+)

Bring a bottle! G lasses and snacks are provided

Enter and pay before the event at the main deskcash only. Team name required at booking

Book early to secure your spot ALL ARE WELCOME!

Autumn in East Hunsbury

East Hunsbury Remembers

Our annual community displays will be erected at both Hunsbury Library and in Grangewood Park during October. If any families or community groups, want to make recycled plastic bottle poppies for us, we would love to add to the display. We will place the instructions on this website later in the summer.

Pub Quiz in the Library

Thursday 7th November

6.30pm doors open – quiz 7pm

Always a sell-out night, you bring the drinks and nibbles, we supply the glasses! Funds raised go to support Friends of the Library activities. Teams of 4 - £10 per team.

Remembrance Sunday 10th November 10.45am – 11.15am

Join our community gathering at the memorial benches in Grangewood Park, for the laying of the community wreaths and to join together for the 2-minute silence with community partners.

Christmas Wreath Making at Hunsbury Library

Wednesday 27th November 6.30pm

Always sells out – join our lovely floral expert and create your own lovely wreath for your door. Charges will apply more details to follow.

Hunsbury Festive Fair and Christmas Tree Switch-on

Saturday 30th November 10am – 4pm

(Christmas tree with Santa at 4.30pm)

Join us for our wonderful Festive Fair. Stalls, with everything from honey to woodturning, crafts to sweet treats.WI pop up Christmas Café with wonderful treats from the ladies at the WI, School choirs. Free entrance.

More information in next Parish Magazine – in the meantime you can email our team with any queries – community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Do more with the NHS App!

The NHS is still coping with the aftermath of COVID and waiting lists are often in the news. GP Surgeries are the on the front line and pressures are acute and rising. Did you know, for example, that Northamptonshire GPs see about 400,000 appointments a month, equivalent to half the number of people in the County? More surprisingly they do this on only 8% of the NHS budget! The Service is labour intensive and challenging.

COVID drove that message home better than any publicity campaign and also accelerated change. Surgeries had to close their doors to survive and remote services were quickly developed or improved to fill the gap for routine matters - and Patients learned to adapt.

Today you don't need to visit a Surgery or make a telephone call to sort out some of life's everyday health challenges - you can now do it on your mobile ‘phone using the NHS App, or on a PC at https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login. If you are over 16, resident in the UK and a Patient at a GP Practice you register for the service, create a Log-in and then have access to all your confidential health data and records. Need a repeat prescription? Need to organise a blood test? Need to look up your NHS number? Need to check your health record? Morning, noon and night – just tap the App! But the biggest tick of all?

When you do these things on the NHS App or online on a PC, you are reducing the load on your GP Practice and letting their Clinicians spend

more time with their Patients. And that might be you one day!

The NHS has a ‘Help’ page for beginners at https://nhs.uk/helpmeapp. Danes Camp Medical Centre is also fully committed to the NHS App and PC programme and has appointed a Champion for this service to help and support you with any other questions or queries you may have. Send your name, mobile number and questions to danescamp.k83610@nhs.net and their expert will be in touch.

This article was contributed by Danes Camp Patients Participation Group (PPG). PPGs are volunteers who offer help and advice to their Medical Practice and contribute experience and skills from the wider world as well as being a conduit for Patient's experiences and opinions. Danes Camp PPG is open to all Patients registered with the Practice.

We meet with the Practice Team four times a year, occasionally carry out short surveys to try and help the Practice understand certain issues and communicate important information via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/danessurgeryppg/ For people who wish to take part in the PPG but cannot find the time for meetings, we also have a 'virtual' PPG on WhatsApp. If you are interested, contact the Surgery on 01604 709 426.

How to report…

• Litter – including broken glass

• Over-flowing litter bins

• Fly tipping

• Graffiti

• Dog fouling

Report online: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/reportit

• Potholes

• Bus stops

• Trees and vegetation

• Drains

• Footpaths

• Winter maintenance

Report online: fixmystreet.northamptonshire.gov.uk

Phone: 0300 126 7000

Email: contactus@westnorthants.gov.uk

West Northamptonshire Council are responsible for waste collections including kerbside recycling and food waste collection.

• Playground equipment in East Hunsbury parks

• Outdoor gym equipment in East Hunsbury

• Issues in Grangewood Park, Penvale Park or Blacky More open space including trees

Report online: www.easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/ fault-reporting-form.html

Phone: 01604 708429

Email: clerk@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

• Abandoned shopping trolleys

Call into Tesco and report the location to the Customer Service desk Phone: 0800 316 1241

Download the TrolleyWise app and report on the go!

• Abandoned Voi scooters

East Hunsbury Parish Council

Contact the Customer Service helpline www.voiscooters.com/contact Phone: 0800 376 8179

Email: support@voiapp.io

The Welcome Space on Wednesdays!

The Parish activity room at Hunsbury Library 10am – 2pm

Wednesdays at the Parish Office – are slightly different to other days…

In a good way!

Whilst our door is open for the community to come in, meet with us, Wednesdays sees our parish activity room transformed.

Each Wednesday, we set up the space as your own front room!

The kettle is on, the radio is on, and people can help themselves to a cuppa and a biscuit.

There are magazines and newspapers, board games and a chance to sit and chill out.

The idea was born out of Warm Spaces, which were funded by WNC, to help people during last winter. At East Hunsbury Parish Council, we now intend to keep the space open to the community throughout the summer. Thanks goes to local volunteers who help with this project.

So just pop in, meet up with friends. We are currently looking at requests from residents for using the space for smaller groups, chess club, art sessions etc...

(n.b. one Wednesday per month, we give the space to a new art group. On those days, the Welcome Area will move and be signposted in the main Library room).

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Useful Numbers

Essential Services

Ambulance

Dial 999 in an emergency Dial 111 to get advice from NHS Online

Fire Dial 999 in an emergency

Police

Dial 999 in an emergency Dial 101 to report non-emergency incidents

Local Council

East Hunsbury Parish Council

Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close, NN4 0RZ

Tel: 01604 708429

www.easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

West Northamptonshire Council

One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1ED

Tel: 0300 126 7000

www.westnorthants.gov.uk

Services: Waste collection, planning, Council Tax, schools and education, social care, housing.

West Northamptonshire Council Ward Councillors

Cllr Pinder Chauhan

Pinder.Chauhan@westnorthants.gov.uk

Cllr Andre Gonzalez de Savage

Andre.GonzalezDeSavage@WestNorthants.gov.uk

Cllr Carl Squires

Carl.Squires@westnorthants.gov.uk

Bus Services

Stagecoach

www.stagecoachbus.com

Links to bus maps and operator timetables can be found at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/ northamptonshire-highways/buses/Pages/ bus-timetables.aspx

Bus timetables - Northamptonshire Highways

Ability Transport www.abilitycic.org.uk

On demand bus service for members

Churches

The Abbey Centre Baptist Church

Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, NN4 0RZ

Tel: 01604 767568

www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

St Francis & Therese Catholic Church

Overslade Close, East Hunsbury , NN4 0RZ

Tel: 01604 677655

St Benedicts C of E Church

Sentinel Road, West Hunsbury, NN4 9UG

www.stbenedictsnorthampton.org.uk

Health care

Danes Camp Medical Centre

Rowtree Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0NY

Tel: 01604 709426

Penvale Park Medical Centre

Hardwick Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0GP

Tel: 01604 700660

Unidrug Dispensing Chemist

Unit 3, Butts Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0UE

Tel: 01604 702047

Tesco Pharmacy

Clannell Road, Northampton, NN4 0JF

Tel: 0345 677 9502

Post Offices

Hardingstone Post Office

137 Bouverie Road, Northampton, NN4 6EG

Camp Hill Post Office

Hunsbury Hill Road , Northampton, NN4 9UW

Pre-schools

Puddleducks Pre-school

Blackymore Community Centre, East Hunsbury,, NN4 0WP

Tel: 07704 007 392

Schools

East Hunsbury Primary School

Penvale Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0QW

Tel: 01604 677970

Simon de Senlis Primary School

Hilldrop Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0PH

Tel: 01604 661011

Wootton Park Primary School

Wootton Hall Park, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0JA

Tel: 01604 931139

Wootton Park Secondary School

Wootton Hall Park, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0JA

Tel: 01604 931139

Library

Hunsbury Library

Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, NN4 0RZ

Services: Books, bus passes, blue badges, computers, printing and photocopying, childrens activities, room hire, social groups, Hermes parcel shop. Tel: 0300 126 7000

Email: Hunsbury.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ list-libraries/hunsbury-library

Community Centres

Blacky More Community Centre

Butts Croft Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0WP

Tel: 01604 708429

www.easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/ halls-for-hire.html

The Abbey Centre

10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ

Tel: 01604 767568 www.abbeycentre.org.uk

Grangewood Park Residents Club

50 Barn Owl Close, Northampton , NN4 0UA

Tel: 01604 705004

www.grangewoodresidentsclub.com

Leisure Centres/Sports Facilities

Danes Camp Leisure Centre

Clannell Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RX

Tel: 01604 838333

www.trilogyleisure.co.uk/centres/ danes-camp-leisure-centre

Waste and Recycling Services

Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre

Walter Tull Way, Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5QL

Salvation Army Clothing Banks

Tesco Mereway, Clannell Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0JF

Air Ambulance Clothing Bank

Overslade Close (outside Library) East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ

Tesco Mereway

Collection banks inside the store for: Soft plastics, batteries, make-up, lightbulbs, printer cartridges, water filters, prescription glasses.

Universal Credit application

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Our specially trained and friendly advisers can help with

• Finding out if you’re eligible for payments

• Filling in your application

• Preparing for your first JobCentre appointment

Applying

for universal Credit

You can apply online, or in some special circumstances over the phone, from home.

What you’ll need

• If you can, collect this information in advance as it will save you time and make it easier to apply. To start your application, you’ll need details of your:

• Housing

• Childcare situation

• Checking your first payment is correct (local support available) Why not contact us now?

• Income & savings

• Any other benefits you receive

You can find out more about what you’ll need at each stage of your claim here: citizensadvice.org.uk/StartingYourClaim

Call 0800 144 8444 free 8am-6pm Monday-Friday

Visit https://citizensadviceleicestershire.org/get-advice/helptoclaim/ Web chat at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim (8am-6pm Mon-Fri)

The Abbey Centre Baptist Church Presents A social afternoon of refreshments and treats, accompanied by conversation and boardgames! Everyone is welcome! Thursdays 2pm-4pm £3 per week

Come for Coffee... ...stay for Cake!

The Abbey Centre Baptist Church, Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ