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ast Hunsbury Life Magazine is an A5, full colour, local magazine designed to keep readers updated. Distributed free of charge, it is delivered to every home in East Hunsbury (4,000+), and is available to pick up in local stores and community facilities.

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Letter from the Chairman Dear Residents, What a moment in history we have all just lived through, our children and grandchildren will remember this for all their lives. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and now we have a new King, Charles III. The Queen's last act was to invite Liz Truss to form a government, so much change in such a short time.

Even if you are not keen on royalty I am sure that you will agree that there were some beautifully choreographed moments of pageantry, something this country does so well.

We, at the Parish Council, are especially pleased to be planting trees this autumn for the Queen's Green Canopy and we will dedicate a tree to Queen Elizabeth II. We have two projects planned, a cherry tree walk and a community orchard.

The community orchard will be planted in Grangewood Park towards the end of November to give the trees the best chance. The project will involve local schools and a chartered arboriculturist and we hope it will be both educational and fun. Once planted, we will be looking to form a Friends of the Orchard group to help everything thrive.

The cherry tree walk will be planted in December and will form a linear walk through the Granary Road parks and the Blackymore Open Space. I am hoping for something like Japan in the Spring, eventually anyway!

Remembrance Sunday will be marked in Grangewood Park with a secular ceremony to which you are all invited and last year it was very well attended. We will, of course, have a display at

the library of poppies made by local groups.

Please let us know if you have a particular story to tell.

And that brings me to Christmas! I know the date is booked for the Festive Fair at the library and of course Santa will be honouring us with his presence once more for the switch on of the Christmas tree. Talking of lights, don’t forget our annual Christmas lights competition! Each year the competition gets stiffer as East Hunsbury rises to the challenge.

This winter will be tough for us all, but hopefully we can get through it and still keep smiling. There are a number of initiatives planned to make warm spaces available during the day so don’t sit at home and be cold and miserable. We will keep you posted.

Claire Douglas Chairman, East Hunsbury Parish Council

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East Hunsburyʼs Parish Councillors Meet our new Councillor!

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Councillor Ken Hodgson

I was born in an east London suburb and moved to Northampton in 1985. I have lived in East Hunsbury for 20 years and have no plans to move on, and I have many friends and acquaintances in this local area.

I am by apprenticeship, then higher education, an electronics and communications engineer. Later in life I became Chairman of a number of European companies with associated businesses.

I am now retired from paid work but do carry out other various volunteer roles. I am, when time permits, a regular at the local Collingtree park gym and also a keen traveller. As an East Hunsbury Flood Warden I help to stabilise our local flood risk, I am also a member of Danes Camp Medical Centre Patient Participation Group striving to make our Doctors' Surgery the best in the area. As somebody who volunteers a lot locally, I was pleased to be able to fill a casual vacancy and become a parish councillor for East Hunsbury.

Ken was co-opted to the Parish Council in June 2022. cllr.Hodgson@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Maggie Allen

Maggie is a member of the Community Engagement Committee, the Resources Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee. cllr.allen@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Cllr Bob Burnell

Bob was elected to the council in May 2021 and is a member of the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee. cllr.burnell@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Michael Campbell

Michael is Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council, and a member of the Resources Committee, Community Engagement Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change 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 and Climate Change Committee. cllr.draper@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Claire Douglas

Claire is Chairman of the Parish Council, and a member of the Resources Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee. cllr.douglas@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Cllr Ron Firman

Ron was elected to the council in May 2021 and a member of the Resources Committee and the Community Engagement Committee. cllr.firman@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor David Lewis

David is a member of the Resources Committee, the Community Engagement Committee, and the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change 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 Mary Roach

Mary is a member of the Resources Committee, the Community Engagement Committee and the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee. cllr.roach@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Councillor Paul Warden

Paul has lived in East Hunsbury for nearly 34 years and is a member of the Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee. cllr.warden@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Become a Parish Councillor When we have a vacancy for a parish councillor (a “casual vacancy”), we want that position to be filled by a resident who is passionate about East Hunsbury and wants to make a positive difference for their community.

Why should I become a councillor?

As a councillor you can become a voice for your community and effect real change. Councillors are community leaders and represent the aspirations of the public that they serve. Parish councillors are the most local part of our democratic system and are closest to the public. By standing for your parish council you could make a real difference to your local neighbourhood.

What's in it for me and my community?

You should consider becoming a Parish Councillor if:

• You want to do something positive for your community • You want to spend your time productively • You can think, listen and act locally To find out more about East Hunsbury Parish Council and becoming a parish councillor, take a look at our website. If you’d like to express your interest in becoming a parish councillor just get in touch – we’d be happy to answer any questions you have about what’s involved.

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Come and meet the West Northamptonshire Council customer services team

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est Northamptonshire Council has a Customer Experience Strategy which focuses on delivering support to people in a timely, efficient and accessible way, regardless where they live or how they want to contact us.

As part of this strategy, we have set out an ambition to ‘meet people where they are’ – this means working in ways which are already trusted, and being where people need us. The focus is to provide the right support to people in the right location, as early on as possible, and in the manner most suitable to their needs.

One way of achieving this is by being present in person in our communities. Customer Services are now working collaboratively with Hunsbury Library to make our services more accessible with a ‘we are here to help approach.’

Together with library staff and partner agencies, we provide services in a welcoming and informal setting and through two-way conversations, we deal with any queries or requests they may have to prevent concerns from getting worse.

We are currently available on the third Thursday of every month following The Big Sing event, from 1-4pm, 20th October, 17th November, 15th December, with the exception of September when we will be joining some of our partner agencies on Saturday 24th between 11am and 1pm.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our sessions.

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The Customer Service Team will be at Hunsbury Library on: Saturday 24th September 11am – 1pm Thursday 20th October 1pm – 4pm Thursday 17th November 1pm – 4pm Thursday 15th December 1pm – 4pm To answer any queries / questions on: • Registrations – Birth Marriages & Deaths • School Admissions • Free school meals • Hardship fund • Highways • Blue Badge • Occupational Therapy & Assistive Technology.

• Adult Social Care, Falls & Supporting independence • Children’s Social Care • Waste & Recycling • Rent (NPH) • Reporting tenancy Issues • Reporting environmental health issues • Election enquiries • Assisting setting up online portals • Revenue & Benefit

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Preventing good quality food going to waste Why not pop along to one of our community fridge sessions to see what you can save from landfill.

The fridge is free and open to all. Helping to save the planet and supporting people in the local community.

Opening times: Tues 10:30 - 12:00 Wed 16:00 - 17:30 Fri 10:30 - 12:00 Where to find us: The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ To advertise call 01604 708429 or email ehlmag@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk | Issue 2

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Our Queen – Our memories

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he end of Summer brought the passing of our Queen. By the time this magazine is printed, we will be looking back at that sad, momentous time. We invited you, the community, to tell us your thoughts – we share some memories here. How East Hunsbury remembers their Queen.

Pat Hemsworth & family: Rest in peace with your dear husband Philip – God Bless.

Sylvia Gate: Rest in Peace.

Marie-Claire & Des McLaughlin: You have served the country and have been a shining example to all of us – Rest in peace.

Sandra Pell: You have been our guiding light for 70 years.

Roger Starmer: We will miss you Ma’am, and your hats too! Love & memories.

Jean Taylor: Thank you for every minute we had to share. You shaped my life for the better.

Joan & Dave Young: You have always been here throughout our lives. We will miss you.

Thankyou for all your hard work. Rest in peace with your beloved husband.

Linda Ferrier: Thank you for your dedicated service to us. God Bless and keep you in his tender care.

Jan & Nick Dean: Thank you for your service, our beloved Queen. Rest in Peace with your beloved Philip.

Wendy & Keith Cannon: Thank you for being a lovely Queen with a beautiful smile and very friendly to everyone. You will be sadly missed but Charles will do you proud. Rest in peace with your lovely husband Philip.

David & Rita Lazarski: Thank you for everything you did for us. You will be sadly missed by everyone. You always reminded me of my aunt. Rest in Peace.

Rhona Aber: I have known you my whole life and I will miss your beautiful smile and your wonderful style – God Bless!

Paula Blake: Will miss your vibrant smile and your duty – you were like the Nan I never knew – RIP our lovely, beautiful Queen.

Linda Carter: Thank you for your service.

Jane Hickman: Will be sadly missed – and never replaced.

Chris & Liz Emary: Rest in peace.

John McEvoy: When I Looked at Mum – I saw the Queen, and when I looked at the Queen, I saw Mum. She’s one of the family & lovingly missed.

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Sylvia Gait & Family: Rest in Peace.

B Knight: Thank you for your love & guidance – rest in peace.

Sheila Holden: Now with your beloved husband, thank you both – a Queen & Duke will always be remembered, rest in peace.

Susan: Thank you for everything, your smile will always shine.

K Dawson: Thank you for your years of service. Thank you.

Wendy Sheppard: A wonderful lady – thank you.

Gordon Morris: Christmas Services at Sandringham relayed to your obedient servant – always remembered.

Photo: PRESS ASSOCIATION/Danny lawson.

Sharron Brooks: Rest in peace, you will be missed.

Margaret Ball: Thank you for your life time of devotion to your country. Rest in peace.

Maggie Allen: I remember your Coronation – I was two and I sat on my Dad's shoulders. A mug and a spoon, and a five-shilling piece, all mine! I remember seeing photos of you across the years, so beautiful, so radiant, always with grace and dignity.

Be at peace – you have earned it.

Jean Ball: Rest in Peace – from our family.

Chris Russelll: Rest in Peace.

Roz Dunn: Thank you for your devoted Service, and the most amazing smile one can never replace.

Molly Wadsworth: Thank you for your years of service. You were a special lady.

Carol Crawley: Thankyou for so many years of service. You were a wonderful person.

So gracious.

Ann Hankin: Thank you for your 70 years of service.

Kathy Perkins: A life of service.

Hazel Marley: A beautiful & wonderful Queen we have had for all our lives. We will not forget the dedication & service for 70 years. Rest in peace Ma’am and thank you.

Sue: Thank you for a lovely memory of meeting you at 16. It was amazing. You have always been an inspiration throughout my life.

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ach year our community comes together to focus on remembrance, including our community gathering on Remembrance Sunday – this year falling on Sunday 13th November.

In the lead up to that Sunday, we also focus on creating community displays, with hundreds of poppies created by residents of all ages. This includes local crafters, seniors, our local schools, and many families. From wool, to recycled plastic, the poppies come in all shapes and sizes, including our huge community wreath, placed outside of Hunsbury Library. Last year we introduced a small field of wooden crosses and emblems of other faiths, from the Royal British Legion, and this year we will be inviting local school children and other community groups, to help to create this part of the installation.

If any residents would like to come to place a cross, please do get in touch. We will be placing them week commencing 7th Nov, please email community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or ring 01604 708429 (office).

Please do also join us for our community gathering on the day itself:

Remembrance Sunday 13th November Grangewood Park beside the memorial benches (Access from Clannell Road opposite Tesco carpark) Gather at 10.45am, for wreath laying and to mark the period of silence at 11am.

All community welcome

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he parish council meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Blacky More Community Centre – all of our meetings are open to the public so feel free to come along and find out what we are doing on behalf of residents.

As well as monthly full council meetings, we have three committees with different areas of responsibility who meet regularly throughout the year.

Community Engagement Committee We are very proud of our community engagement commitment in East Hunsbury. The Community Engagement Officer and the Parish Clerk work to produce a programme of events and activities which is reviewed and agreed by the committee on an ongoing basis. The Committee are responsible for delivering parish events and community initiatives, and ideas from residents are regularly used in developing our programme.

Resources Committee This committee is responsible for overseeing finance, including regular checks on what we spend, and setting the budget each year which determines how much is collected from residents for services in the parish. The committee also has responsibility for oversight of the running of Blacky More Community Centre and its finances, and for staffing.

East Hunsbury Parish Council Parks & Open Spaces and Climate Change This committee started off as two new committee groups, but there is such overlap to the items we discuss that we thought it sensible to join them up as one committee. The Parish Council were transferred three parks from Northampton Borough Council in March 2021, and it is likely that we will be offered more open space in the parish to look after on behalf of residents. This committee is responsible for the financial and maintenance commitments of looking after the parks and open spaces in the parish, and for discussing and delivering initiatives to help make East Hunsbury, and the parish council, more environmentally friendly.

Parish Council meeting dates Full Council Tuesday 15th November Tuesday 20th December Tuesday 17th January Tuesday 21st February Resources Committee Tuesday 8th November Tuesday 10th January Community Engagement Committee Tuesday 24th January Parks & Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee Tuesday 13th December Tuesday 28th February

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Green East Hunsbury Project Updates

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he Parish Council now have a keen focus on green and eco issues, with parish councillors holding Parks and Open Spaces and Climate Change Committee.

A variety of community engagement projects are being supported by volunteers, schools, and local businesses. If you would East Hunsbury Parish Council will be planting like to be involved, or feel that you can offer an avenue of 20 flowering cherry trees support, please get in contact with us, email Pic: flickr community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or ring 01604 708429. also be planting an avenue of 20 flowering cherry trees, starting in Blacky More open space and going across to Granary Road East and West. They will be planted as part of the Queens Green Canopy Project, dedicated to the memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II. A fitting memorial to her majesty.

East Hunsbury Orchard Project and Tree Planting for the Queen's Green Canopy

In November, we will be planting two areas of East Hunsbury. Firstly, Grangewood Park will be the location for our Community Orchard, which will feature heritage fruit trees and wildflower planting. During National Tree Week, pupils from all three local schools will be joining the planting team, for the installation. The pupils from their Forest Schools Groups will be invited to be part of the project, as it Cllr Claire Douglas at the orchard site literally grows!

Funding for the project has been obtained by a Lottery grant

by Cllr Claire Douglas, who is leading on this green initiative for the Parish Council.

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Friends of the Orchard We will be looking for volunteers to support the orchard, going forward. This will include helping with watering, pruning, picking. Volunteers will be given training and guidance. If you would like to become a volunteer, to help us, please get in touch email community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk and join the team!

Volunteers needed!

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The Gardening Friends – Library Project Meanwhile… up at Hunsbury Library, the volunteer gardeners will be joined by local school children from East Hunsbury Primary, to plant our spring bulbs. Lots of digging will be rewarded, as per last year, with hot chocolate and biscuits! The Parish Council will be returning the favour, helping with volunteers to create new gardening and allotment space at the school itself.

These projects are funded with grant monies kindly donated from Waitrose Wootton.

Some of the volunteer gardeners who are helping to make East Hunsbury an even more attractive place to live

Community Engagement is key in East Hunsbury!

Linking with our residents is key to our work as a parish council.

Whatever age, we are working to provide something for you. It can be a challenge – but we aim to work with partners such as the Abbey Centre, Danes Camp Leisure Centre, our East Hunsbury WI, and our schools, in order to do the best, we can. SO – if you want to know about:

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community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or call our office 01604 708429 If you are local group who want to link in with our team – please just contact us. We want to support our community wherever we can.

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News from Simon de Senlis school

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he school seemed quiet over the six-week summer holiday, and it was a pleasure to see the happy, smiling faces of the children, staff and families on Monday September 5th as they walked through the gate to begin the new year. Children love to learn at Simon de Senlis and within minutes there was the usual buzz of teaching and learning taking place across all classrooms.

It has also been a privilege to welcome our new Reception children to school and we are so excited to begin their learning journey with them.

Children love to read at Simon de Senlis and everyone was excited to see the development of our school library and class libraries over the summer, where books are available for all to enjoy. Our reading and writing after school clubs are another way that children can share their love of reading.

The environment is a key focus of school life at Simon de Senlis and our focus on teaching and learning in the outdoors can be seen through the use of our Forest School.

The Forest School is a large expanse of woodland with learning zones and resources, where learning through investigation, problem solving, and experimentation takes place. This learning covers all areas of the curriculum and more than anything, we see children develop their collaboration and cooperation skills, along with their development of the use of language to ask

The Forest School is a key part of the children's education at Simon de Senlis enquiring questions and discuss their findings with each other. Across school, our School Council members and our Eco Ambassadors ensure that environmental factors are at the forefront of the school and that we all understand the positive impact we can make on the school and wider environment. This includes litter picking and the collection of crisp packets to turn into blankets for the homeless. Last year, our Eco Club enabled children to share their positive messages to classes across the school, built bug hotels, planted seeds and positioned bird boxes around the school grounds.

It has been a wonderful start to the new school year!

Mrs Fennelly, Headteacher

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There are many people, like you, who want to prevent burglaries, thefts and anti-social behaviour

You can be part of an effective, communitybased network by joining Neighbourhood Watch Here’s how: • Enter your postcode at www.northantsnhw.co.uk to find your local Neighbourhood Watch and click to join your nearest scheme.

• If there’s no scheme, then click to start your own scheme or contact your district leader via the Contacts page of the above website.

• There’s no cost to join the largest crime prevention movement in England and Wales, with over 2.3 million member households.

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• Receive crime prevention advice to protect your family and belongings.

• Keep your ears and eyes open and report anything of concern.

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A bright future for Wootton Park

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ewly elected learner leaders Krystelle Meyers-Netty and Ellis Phillips, share their thoughts on Wootton Park School as it reaches a key milestone.

This year our school has reached a key milestone in its short history - that of finally being at full learner capacity with a full cohort of EYFS through to Year 13. Back in September 2016, when our small school opened to a mere 180 learners in a small white building outside the Police Headquarters, we couldn’t have predicted the transformational impact it would have on our lives. As either an original learner at the school, or having joined at the start of Year 12, one key ethos has remained constant for us both, that of the importance of community.

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The sense of family the school has offered us and our peers, has enabled us to grow as young people, to the point where we are now - 7 years later - looking to be the first cohort of Year 13s to move onto new post-18 opportunities.

Along with its obvious changes – that of our relocation to our new state of the art build and expansion of learner numbers – we have also been able to engage in a range of leadership opportunities, with our recent election as Head Boy and Head Girl coming as a true moment of privilege for both of us. One aspect of our leadership we will strive to realise over the next year, comes in our willingness to reach out to the local community and connect with the people that our school serves.

We believe that our school has the potential to become central to our community and by looking into learner volunteering schemes, we can create strong connections. One key area for us as Sixth Formers, is that of recognising the wealth of careers knowledge we have on our door step. Since the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, we have been able to host some local businesses as part of our careers fairs, but we would like to widen our reach and encourage anyone in the local area to make contact with the school if they have some expertise to share.

Email: info@woottonparkschool.org.uk Telephone: 01604 931139 Address: Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ

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Adult volunteers needed to help young people develop Call: 07834 993361

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Early Years improvments planned for East Hunsbury Primary School

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tarting school is undoubtedly a huge step in a child’s life and, at East Hunsbury Primary School, we are committed to giving every child the best possible start to their education. We know that children get ‘one chance’ at a primary education and that is why we are undertaking an extensive renovation project throughout our Early Year’s environment.

We are working with the award winning Timotay Playscapes to transform our Early Years’ provision.

The purpose of this work is to ignite creativity, independence, innovation and happiness from the moment that the children start with us.

This exciting renovation will include:

This work is part of a longer-term, whole-school renovation project which will also include a brand new all-weather pitch to enhance their sporting • a large construction area consisting of pullies, facilities and it all builds upon the school’s recent cranes and diggers; glowing Ofsted report which you can by scanning • a purpose-built sand and water area; the Ofsted Report QR code below.

• a performance area and creative studio; Choosing a school is an important moment in any • music equipment, a mud diner and learning shack; family’s life and we have spaces across our school.

• a role play village.

If your child is due to start reception in September 2023, or you are thinking of changing schools, you With the opportunity to write, read, create and are warmly invited to attend one of our tours which challenge themselves woven throughout. you can book by clicking the School Tour QR code below.

We look forward to welcoming you to our extraordinary school.

Be Kind. Work Hard. Believe.

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School Tours

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Year three children learn the three R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

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t East Hunsbury Primary School, the children in year 3 have been learning all about the three R’s. Not just the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic but how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Why should we recycle resources? This was the geographical question that underpinned their learning back in July.

They were taught: • What it means to recycle and why it is important.

• How we can reduce the amount of waste we throw into landfill sites.

• What happens when we recycle and should everyone have to it.

• How we can reduce waste by reusing or repairing items.

It was during this last key learning point that we thought about how much plastic is used nowadays. Despite recent incentives, plastic bags are one of the worst sources of plastic pollution. They’re very difficult to recycle and not accepted in home recycling bins. Since they are so lightweight, the wind often picks them up and blows them into the environment. This made us think about trying to reduce our usage of single use plastic like plastic bags but also about reusing and adapting something old to use instead.

The idea of T-shirt shopping bags was born!

We asked for donations of old t shirts and the children were able to make trendy, hardwearing shopping bags – no sewing skills were required.

All they needed was an old t shirt, a pair of scissors and fingers that can knot.

The children in year 3 learned a valuable lesson is reusing and recycling whilst making the T-shirt shopping bags They took pride in their creations, and it was encouraging to see how many children used their ‘new’ bags to carry everyday school essentials.

How to make your own T-Shirt Shopping Bag: 1. Turn your T- shirt inside out.

2. Fold the T-shirt in half so the sleeves line up.

3. Cut off the sleeves inside the seam.

4. Unfold and cut around the neckline to make a U shape (don’t go past the bottom of the sleeve).

5. Cut strips across the bottom, about 2.5 cm wide and 10cm deep.

6. Tie the strips together with a tight knots and then diagonally for added strength.

7. Flip the bag the right side out and TA-DA! Your very own bag is ready to use.

Fiona Landeman Class Teacher at East Hunsbury Primary School.

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Christmas in East Hunsbury

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hristmas will soon be upon us, and the Parish team are working with partners to present some lovely activities for the festive period in East Hunsbury.

We start off with our Hunsbury Festive Fair on Saturday 26th November, hosted by Hunsbury Library. Stallholders will be selling handcrafted items and foody treats, local choirs will entertain, and our own East Hunsbury WI will have their amazing pop-up-café! Add to this East Hunsbury Seniors with their mulled wine, and the switching on of our community Christmas Tree, and you are set for an excellent day!

The Fair runs from 11am – 4pm, with the tree switch on at 4.30pm outside the Library on Clannell Rd. Following on from the Festive Fair, why not come and make a Christmas wreath for your front door? Join florist Jill Webb at the Library on Wednesday 30th November. Places are limited, £30 per person.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a good old sing song! So please join us for the Christmas Big Sing on Thursday 15th December. Our regular community singing group is one for the grown-ups, with pop up café and a warm welcome. 12noon – 1pm.

Pop in and sing!

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AND FINALLY – don’t forget East Hunsbury Christmas Lights Award! Presented each year

by Chair of the Parish Council, Claire Douglas.

Each year, the judges view all of the lovely lights, erected by local householders. Award for best street/area, and best individual house.

Thanks to all those who brighten up East Hunsbury each year!

For more information about our Christmas activities please see the adverts in this magazine or email admin@EastHunsburyParishcouncil.gov.uk

Wreath Workshop

Wednesday 30th November 6pm - 9pm Come and make a fabulous wreath for your front door! Run by Florist Jill Webb Mulled wine and a mince pie provided as refreshments

Book tickets – at Hunsbury Library (Mon to Sat) CASH ONLY – £30 per person Email: Hunsbury.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk

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East Hunsbury Litter Pickers – absolute heroes!

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ugust brought the return of community litter picks – on an absolutely baking hot day, volunteers of all ages turned out, to tackle litter in two areas of East Hunsbury. The Parish Council are delighted to be able to fund equipment for our volunteers, and we also receive help from Veolia, with additional equipment.

We currently have around 80 families/ individuals on our volunteer books. If anyone would like to join in, you can choose whenever you want to, some people like to concentrate on their own street, or a park nearby, others like to pick when walking the dog! If you join the group, we will update you with dates of larger community pick events.

Library Crew

Blackymore Crew

We can supply you with a litter pick stick, some gloves, and bags, to get you started. If you would like to join the amazing army of volunteers, please do just get in touch. Email admin@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk giving us your details.

You can also join the Facebook page for more information – search our East Hunsbury Litter Pickers on Facebook.

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Blacky More Community Centre

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or some years Blacky More Community Centre was run by the parish council under a lease from Northampton Borough Council. We had always hoped that the centre would be transferred to the parish council one day and were pleased that this was finally able to happen on 31st March 2021.

The Parish Council maintain and look after the Centre so that it is a clean and welcoming place for residents to meet, take classes, hold parties, or attend groups.

Many of you will know children who have attended Puddleducks Day Nursery over the years - you may even have attended yourself!

- Puddleducks use the Centre every day during term time and have been residents at the Centre almost since it first opened. There are Rainbow and Brownies groups, a dance school, and an

Come and meet our extra-special guinea pigs!

Tombola, Meet Santa! games, prizes!

Tea, coffee & cake!

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art class for young artists, all booked in on a regular basis – plus lots of other groups that use the Centre for occasional bookings for yoga or puppy training. There’s lots going on!

Blacky More Community Centre is also available for private hire and is ideal for children’s parties, meetings or training sessions.

Hire rates (per hour): Private bookings - £20.00 Regular hirer - £10.00 Charity/Community group - £10.00 Residents of East Hunsbury get the first hour of a private booking at Regular hirer rates.

To make an enquiry contact admin@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or give the parish office a call on 01604 708429.

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

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Weekly Activites at Blacky More Monday 8.30am-3.30pm Puddleducks Ofsted registered playgroup. To join this popular playgroup you may need to join a waiting list.

Register with session leaders.

Contact Corinna Evans during session times for details of applying for a place on 07704 007392.

Email: puddleduckseasthunsbury@gmail.com 4.00pm – 8.00pm Starlight Dance and Musical Theatre Join at session.

01536 601545 northampton@starlightdance.net Tuesday 8.30am-3.30pm Puddleducks Ofsted registered playgroup.

Contact details above.

7.00pm East Hunsbury Parish Council Parish Council Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Please see website for agreed dates and agendas: www.easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Wednesday 8.30am-3.30pm Puddleducks Ofsted registered playgroup.

Contact details above.

5.30pm-6.30pm Rainbows Rainbows is the first step in the worldwide guiding movement for girls.

To join contact Judy Rainbow: 01604 733823

Thursday 8.30am-3.30pm Puddleducks Ofsted registered playgroup. Contact details above.

6.00pm – 8.00pm Brownies Stage 2 in the guiding movement.

The children enjoy a wide range of activities and community involvement.

Contact Val Tate on 766039 Friday 8.30am-3.30pm Puddleducks Ofsted registered playgroup. Contact details above.

Saturday 11.00am– 2.00pm Puppy Training Contact Mrs Puppy Popins 07824 770600 Available for private hire until 10pm Contact the Parish Office on 01604 708429 or email: admin@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Sunday 11.00am-9.00pm Northampton Art School for Young Artists and families Facebook @ NorthamptonArtSchoolforYoungArtists www.clarecarney.com Available for private hire until 10pm Contact the Parish Office on 01604 708429 or email: admin@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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History comes to life at Delapré Abbey

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t Delapré Abbey, just South of the river Nene, Northampton, something unique is happening to the visitor experience.

History comes to life, in partnership with a unique group of living history specialists. Delapré Abbey is recreating for visitors the experiences of every day Mediaeval lifestyle of a religious order. The group, named Revelation, offers a unique historical experience for visitors.

On your visit to the Abbey, you will experience 900 years of living history. Founded in 1145, Delapré is undoubtedly a secret jewel in Northampton’s historical crown.

There has always been a warm welcome at Delapré.

Now with the addition of Revelation you will experience far more than ever before.

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East Hunsbury WI

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ur WI was established February 2018 so we are relatively new. We meet the first Thursday of the month at the Abbey Centre from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.

We try to have a variety of speakers, events, trips and more. So far this year we have had trips to Coton Manor, and Kelmarsh hall and are planning a Christmas visit to Wickstead Park.

We have had speakers talking about Carry on films to the history of Hampton Court. We like to get involved in community projects such as our pop-up café at the Parish Councils summer fete and Xmas fayre. We have other groups organised by members, art, craft, walking and skittles. You can learn a new skill make new friends.

Still not sure if it is your “cup of tea” well why not come along and see, you can come as a visitor (for £4 you will have a speaker, tea and biscuits and more) and you will be shown around. November 3rd, we have a speaker from Madam Tussauds behind the scenes. You don’t have to pre book just show up and introduce yourself you never know you may make some new friends, you can get involved in a way that suits you.

Have a look at the WI web page www.thewi.org.uk or face book page Northants W.I

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The overarching aim of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Assembly is to improve the representation of VCSE organisations, irrespective of their size, and continue partnership building with public and private sector organisations in the county, to meet the needs of local groups and the communities we serve.

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A wonderful place to live!

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came to live in East Hunsbury 22 years ago.

For most of that time I lived with my wife on the Grange Wood Estate. I soon realised how fortunate we were to have such good neighbours, wonderful areas to walk in and a handy bus service.

By the time of the second Lockdown my wife had died, I was not in as good a health as I used to be.

The garden and fencing were becoming more than I could keep up with. So what to do?

With my son we looked at a couple of modern Sheltered Housing Complexes. We both agreed they were soulless and more like morgues, not places I would like to be, or be happy in. I had lived here all this time with all the benefits I so appreciated, as well as friends in the area.

Above: Midsummer Night Event.

Right: Two ladies taking part in a day workshop to prepare banners for our Medieval event this month.

Above: The view of KRC not seen from the outside.

Left: Olivia Hulley, entertaining at an evening concert.

Rather in desperation we went to look at King Richard Court, of which I had been aware of, but like so many in the Hunsbury’s, I knew nothing about.

As soon as we entered the door people were laughing, the staff were so understanding and loving, the rooms bright and spacious. Still unsure, I visited twice more before I said “YES”.

Having been here ten months I am so pleased I came. So I would like to share with you, over the next few months some of the many activities that go on in KRC. Our flats are reached along open balconies and not along dark corridors. We have a planter each, so grow what we want, with a courtyard below.

We have an excellent bus service outside, taking us toTesco, town and hospital. I can enjoy the lovely areas for walking.

At the back of the building there are all the major shops you need plus also a pub for a drink and a meal when you don’t want to cook or eat in the restaurant in our building.

Words by: Geoffrey Goswell

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Warm Spaces for East Hunsbury

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e all know that we are entering a difficult time – for energy costs.

East Hunsbury Parish Council are working with partners, in order to open up warm community spaces.

At the time of going to print, we can confirm our commitment to opening up our parish activity room at Hunsbury Library:

Every Wednesday from Oct 5th please come along 10am – 5pm • Tea/Coffee and biscuits • Boardgames

to open it to the community, please contact us: community@easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk Inaddition to this Hunsbury Library is open as a public space, each day, Monday to Saturday.

East Hunsbury Seniors Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for Coffee Mornings.

We will keep you updated about all Warm Spaces – via our Facebook page and website. We hope this information helps at this time. www.easthunsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

• Newspapers • Radio

This will suit individuals or couples, small groups of friends. We hope to soon bring on board more local partners who can welcome family groups. If you have a venue and can help

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Welcome to East Hunsbury Seniors Talks + Coffee & Chat + Friendship + Trips + Activities The young at heart club for the older community!

If you would like to take part in any of the activities listed you must be a resident of East Hunsbury, be 65 or over and have signed up with us at one of the sessions or by popping into see us at Hunsbury Library where you will find us at the Parish Office.

Every Thursday

Tai Chi

Tues 1st Nov

Crafty Session with Pauline Boler 10.00am – 12.30pm Christmas Tree Decoration

Hunsbury Library Parish Activity Room

Tues 8th Nov

Seniors Coffee Morning

Abbey Centre

9.30am – 10am & 10am – 11am

10.30am – 12.30pm

Wed 9th Nov Petanque Group Meet Times vary

Tues 22nd Nov

Seniors Coffee Morning

10.30am – 12.30pm

Wed 23rd Nov Petanque Group Meet Times vary

Grangewood Park

Abington Park Outdoors – so weather permitting!

Abbey Centre Abington Park Outdoors – so weather permitting!

Mon 28th Nov

Senior Strollers Walk

Tues in Nov/ Dec dates tbc 2 sessions

Crafty Session with Pauline Boler 10.00am – 12.30pm Christmas Bunting

Hunsbury Library Parish Activity Room

Tues 13th Dec

Seniors Christmas Event

Venue tbc

Meet 10.15am – set off 10.30am

Time tbc

Venue to be confirmed

MORE DATES COMING FOR 2023!

Some of the sessions on offer may also need to be booked & *Dates and Times subject to change.

The club is subsidised by East Hunsbury Parish Council - a voluntary contribution of £1 per session is welcomed, to help with running costs - thank you.

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Reuse and Recycle

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ecycling in West Northamptonshire is Easy! Please reuse and recycle as much as you can. Every bit of recycling counts!

Each home in Northampton should have access to a recycling bin or box; a general waste bin or green sack and a food waste recycling bin (not available for all flats). Please contact the council if you are missing any of your bins.

Here is a handy reminder of what to put in each bin to avoid putting the wrong things into the wrong bins. If the bins are contaminated with the wrong waste unfortunately it may not be able to be recycled.

Remember to rinse your recycling to remove any food before throwing it loose into the bin.

Please don’t use plastic bags.

New Website for West Northants:

Our new waste management section on the West Northants website will tell you everything you need to know about our waste services in Northampton. Go to www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ bins-recycling-and-waste

Did you know...?

You can also recycle batteries and small electrical items. Batteries can cause fires in bins and so we are asking everyone to ensure that any old batteries are placed in a small clear plastic bag and placed on top of your recycling bin for recycling. Please don’t dispose of your batteries in any bin. Small electrical items can also be placed on your recycling bin for recycling. Just remember to remove the batteries first.

Household Waste Recycling Centres:

In Northampton we have 2 HWRC’s based at Sixfields and Ecton and another at Brixworth.

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Coming Soon:

Watch out for the new West Northants App available to Northampton residents soon. This app will tell you which bins are due each week, what can be recycled, where your HWRCs are, how to report fly tipping and much more. This will replace the Northampton Borough waste App.

Don’t forget!

Garden Waste Collection subscriptions will reopen for 2023/24 collections in February at £42/year or 80p per week! Go to www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ bin-collection-services to subscribe.

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Waste collections and HWRC Opening at Christmas:

Some collection days may change over the Christmas period. To find out if your collection is affected go to www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ bin-collection-services. There is also a calendar (available to download) which will show you any changes and collection dates for next year.

All HWRC sites will remain open as usual until 2pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed for Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years Day only.

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New Welcome Guide for Northampton residents:

If you have recently moved to a brand new house in Northampton and are unsure about our waste collection service don’t panic! West Northants has been working hard to produce a new Welcome Guide which will be sent out with your new set of bins to provide you with essential information and waste management services. If you are moving into an older property you should already have a set of bins to use. If not please contact the council and click on www.westnorthants.gov.uk/bincollection-services for all collection information.

Make your Sustainability Pledge:

If you would like to contribute towards a more sustainable Northampton make a personal pledge at www.westnorthants.gov.uk/sustainable-westnorthants. The website also contains other tips to help reduce your impact on the environment.

Simon de Senlis Primary School

Reception Places Sept 2023

Come and visit our school to hear about our ethos and see our wonderful staff and children in our engaging learning environment.

September 27th 2022 at 6:00pm | October 11th 2022 at 9:30am November 16th 2022 at 6:00pm | December 1st 2022 at 9:30am January 5th 2023 at 6:00pm

Book your place at: www.simondesenlis.org

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What's On November 22 - February 23 Tuesdays Term Time Only

Youth Club Ages 5-8 & 9–13-year-olds

Danes Camp Leisure Centre Booking required www.trilogyleisure.co.uk

3rd November 10-12noon

Cuppa with a Copper

Hunsbury Library

8th November 10.30-12.30pm

Seniors Coffee Morning

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8th November 7-9pm

EHPC - Resources Committee Meeting

Hunsbury Library

13th November meet at 10.45am

Remembrance Gathering

Grangewood Park by memorial benches

15th November 7-9pm

EHPC - Full Council Meeting

Blacky More Community Centre

17th November 12-1pm

The Big Sing

Hunsbury Library

22nd November 10.30-12.30pm

Seniors Coffee Morning

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26th November 11-4pm

Hunsbury Festive Fair & Christmas Tree Lights Switch On at 4.30pm

Hunsbury Library

Week beginning 28th November

National Tree Week

See www.treecouncil.org.uk for details

30th November 6pm-9pm

Christmas Wreath Making

Hunsbury Library

1st December 10-12noon

Cuppa with a Copper

Hunsbury Library

5th – 16th December EHPC Chairs' Festive Light Competition

Look at the EHPC FB page for more details and winner announcements.

13th December 7-9pm

EHPC – Parks & Open Spaces & Climate Change Committee Meeting

Hunsbury Library

13th December Time TBC

Seniors Christmas Event

Venue - TBC

15th December 12-1pm

The Big Sing

Hunsbury Library

20th December 7-9pm

EHPC - Full Council Meeting

Blacky More Community Centre

10th January 10.30-12.30pm

Seniors Coffee Morning

Collingtree Golf Club

10th January 7-9pm

EHPC – Resources Committee Meeting

Hunsbury Library

17th January 7-9pm

EHPC - Full Council Meeting

Blacky More Community Centre

24th January 10.30-12.30pm

Seniors Coffee Morning

The Abbey Centre

24th January 7-9pm

EHPC – Community Engagement Committee Meeting

Hunsbury Library

14th February 10.30-12.30pm

Seniors Coffee Morning

Collingtree Golf Club

16th February 12-1pm

The Big Sing

Hunsbury Library

21st February 7-9pm

EHPC - Full Council Meeting

Blacky More Community Centre

28th February 10.30-12.30pm

Seniors Coffee Morning

The Abbey Centre

28th February 7-9pm

EHPC – Parks & Open Spaces & Climate Change Committee Meeting

Hunsbury Library

For more information and future dates please contact East Hunsbury Parish Council office or check our Facebook page for regular updates.

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The Environment Agency has a free Flood Warning Service that you can sign up to and receive Flood Warnings in advance of any river flooding expected to affect properties. You can go online here www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings to check if you can sign up to the Flood Warning Service or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. You can also view current flood warnings issued and monitor local river levels here www.gov.uk/check-flooding.

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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 Contact the Customer Service helpline www.voiscooters.com/contact Phone: 0800 376 8179 Email: support@voiapp.io • Starship delivery robot in distress

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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 Suresh Patel Suresh.Patel@WestNorthants.gov.uk

Local MP

Andrea Leadsom MP Andrea.leadsom.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 01327 353124 42

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

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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 Abbey Centre Pre-school 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ Tel: 01604 767568

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 www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/ library-service/visiting-your-library/list-of-libraries/ Pages/hunsbury-library.aspx

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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.

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