THE ECTON VIEWJune 2018Issue 151

Ecton Golf Day( 22nd May 2018 )

Parish and Village DirectoryParish CouncilChairman: Sally Bresnahan01604 403027

Pre & Primary SchoolHead: Kate Cleaver01604 409213

Youth ClubContact: Margaret Tinston01604 412233Margaret@ectonvillage.co.uk

Ecton Village HallBookings: Carol Armstrong01604 402907Mobile: 07515 156419

Short Mat BowlsContact: Maurice Creed01604 407864Thursdays at Village Hall2.00-4.00

Website EditorThomas Coulter-BrophyTCB@ectonvillage.co.uk

Electoral Roll OfficerContact: Mary Dicks01604 407145

PCC SecretaryTom Pearson10 Ashley Way, WestoneNorthampton, NN3 3DZ01604 89110907745 133 867

PCC TreasurerNigel Bond01604 948040

Church Directory

EGO’sContact: Patricia MacRae01604 402582

Ecton Church Lottery - Results for May1st £50 David Atkinson2ⁿd £15 Tracey Lester3rd £10 Terry Gulwell

Borough Councilof Wellingborough

CouncillorsJennie Bone07771 681 964jbone@wellingborough.gov.ukClive Hallam07799 133 301challam@wellingborough.gov.uk

RectorRev Jackie Buck01933 631232jackiebuck@hotmail.co.ukwww.gdwebenefice.wordpress.com

Church WardensLinda Richards01604 405888

Joy Bond01604 948040

Bell RingersContact: Colin Tinston01604 412233

Front CoverThanks to Stuart & Ann Hammond forthe collage of pictures from the AnnualEcton Golf Day.

Editors Notes

Copy for the July 2018magazine to Wendy Stephens

email - swippets@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07986 557773

By 22ⁿd Junewww.northampton.minutemanpress.com

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June is bursting out all over and after the crash bang wallop of ourweather in May, lets hope for a flaming June! Thanks to my rovingreporters, I am pleased to be able to show you that the Ecton golf wasway above par, John & Nicky’s Full House at the Bingo Night raisedand amazing £425 and our ego’s rocked Brighton. Overall with all theevents, you raised more that £1,000 in May! Well Done!

We also had some terrible news of last month of the passing of JudeCoulter after her long and brave battle with cancer, our thoughts arewith Bill and family. There will be a memorial service for Jude and acelebration of her life on 29th June, You will find Jude’s obituary on theEcton Village News page.

Wendy

Ecton Village NewsEGO’sOn Thursday May 17th some of the EGO’s and their guests enjoyed afabulous day out in Brighton. The weather was glorious, photos of the tripfurther in this magazine.June is such a busy month all our usual venues are booked up so we canarrange for EGO’s members to go free to the Ecton Afternoon Tea at theVillage Hall on Sunday 24th June, 2-4pm, we will be in contact, as usual, fornumbers attending.Please Remember Ego’s you can always contact us, if you need any help,contact us: Pat - 402582, Sally - 403027, Wendy - 948936

Ecton Village Primary Academy would like to say a massive thank you toeveryone who donated their old clothes/fabric etc. to our Bag2Schoolcollection. We collected 193kg and raised £77! This may not sound a greatdeal but it will make a big difference in our little school.Summer Fete – we will be holding our annual Summer Fete on Friday 6 Julyfrom 3.30pm, all are welcome. We have a raffle, games and refreshments.If you are interested in having a stall please call Jane Jeyes at the school on409213 or 07706 945600.

Jude CoulterJude sadly passed away surrounded by her close family on 23rd May 2018, atNorthampton General Hospital. Jude was the beloved partner of Bill,devoted mum to Thomas, Sarah and Ben. Daughter of the late Peter andBeryl and eldest sister of Nick and Sarah.

No words can express our sense of loss. Jude will be sorely missed by all who knew her.A memorial service to commemorate Jude’s life will take place at EctonChurch on Wednesday 27th June at 12 Noon, No flowers please butdonations if desired to the Daylight Centre, Wellingborough orWellingborough Branch Church Bell Ringers.

Ecton Parish CouncilThe next Parish Council meeting will be on the Tuesday 17th July at 7.30pm.At the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend. You can obtain a full copy ofthe latest Parish Council Minutes. Email: ectonparishcouncil@yahoo.co.uk

Open Church and Churchyard Maintenance

On the first Saturday of each month the church is open from 10am to 12noon for

tea and coffee.We also have our monthly churchyard tidyup. If you’d like to snip, strim, mow or weedplease come along to give us a hand and get acuppa at the same time! The churchyard is animportant space in the village and our

aim is to make it as pleasant as

possible for everyone.

Our next Open Church is Saturday 2ⁿd June (then on 7th July)

Knit and NatterOur next get together is on Wednesday 13th June between 2pm and 4pm.

Come along to the church with your knitting, crochet etc – or just come for a natter.

Coffee or Tea and Cake and Biscuits.

The following meeting is Wednesday 11th July – same time and place!(second Wednesday of the month)

Ecton WalksProgramme for Spring

6th June Short Walk Ecton Brook - Cutthroat Lane. Meet at the Shrine at 10am

20th June Long Walk Ecton - Earls Barton - Whiston - CogenhoeMeet at the Shrine at 10am

Short Walks - Easy with minimal hillsLong Walks - 5-8 miles

Please do join us Contact Nigel Bond - 01604 948040 email nigelbond@talktalk.net

Ecton Services for June 2018Date Time Type of Service LocationSun 3rd June. 10:00am Holy Communion Ecton

Revd. Martin WalkerSun 3rd June 4:00pm Praise and Worship Service Great DoddingtonTue 5th June. 10:00am Mid-week Communion Ecton

Revd. Jackie BuckSun 10th June. 10:00am Holy Communion Ecton

Revd. Jackie BuckTue 12th June. 10:00am Mid-week Communion Wilby

Revd. Jackie BuckSun 17th June. 10:00am All Age with Holy Communion EctonFathers Day Revd. Jackie BuckTue 19th June. 10:00am Mid-week Communion Great Doddington

Revd. Jackie BuckSun 24th June. 10:00am Morning Prayer Ecton

Revd. Jackie Buck

The Monthly Praise & Worship Serviceat Great Doddington

On the First Sunday of the Monthwill now be at 4pm

throughout the year, All Welcome

Messy Church and BreakfastSaturday 16th June 9.15am

Paul

First Sunday CelebrationPraise and Worship

Sunday 3rd June 4pmWalking in the Light

Holiday Club 2018 - Polar ExplorersMonday 20th - Friday 24th August

9.30am-12 noon (1pm Friday)Further details to follow

Rector’s Letter June 2018

The month of June is a popular month for weddings, with longer daysand hopefully warmer, drier weather, and while the perfect day isimpossible to create June does offer more of an opportunity for thisthan some other months. It is also the month for roses to bloom and there is atraditional rhyme which says

“Married in the month of roses- June, Life will be one long honeymoon”.It is always a joy, at any time of year, to welcome couples into church for their marriageespecially when most do come with a genuine desire and understanding that a churchwedding offers them the opportunity to make their vows in the presence of God. Churchof England vows which, whether we are royalty or ordinary people, are the same foreveryone choosing a church wedding.Marriage is a public celebration and acknowledgement of the love a couple have foreach other and a few weeks ago, amid great pomp and ceremony, the country, andindeed the world, witnessed the latest royal wedding, the marriage of Harry andMeghan, and the vows they made were the same as those made by hundreds of couplesin churches across the country every year.Vows where a couple promise to “…have and to hold, from this day forward; for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health..”Only love can fulfil those vows, so deep and meaningful are the words. Vows which ifkept will certainly help a marriage to survive and thrive which is good news not only forthe couple but for society as well, for as The Preface, which read at the beginning of achurch wedding, says:

“Marriage …is a sign of unity and loyalty…it enriches society and strengthens community”Harry and Meghan’s wedding certainly brought communities together and gave ussomething to celebrate. May all our loving relationships, whether expressed throughmarriage or in other ways, likewise bring people together, enrich our communities andgive cause for celebration.Yours in Christ,Revd. Jackie Buck Photography Exhibition in the Church

1pm – 4pm, 23rd JuneCome along to the church to see an exhibition of

photographs with the theme “The Great Outdoors”. Youwill also have the opportunity to have a portrait or family

group taken at a very reasonable cost. There will be otherstalls and refreshments.

Contributions for the Cake Stall, Book Stall and Raffle would begreatly appreciated - Bring on the day or before to 34 West Street.

If you wish to submit any photos they should be 10x8 or 8x10 inches insize mounted on a larger card. Please let me know by the end of May ifyou would like to submit any photos so we know how many we need to

accommodate. Contact nigelbond@talktalk.net

BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTDDovecotes, 5 Barton Fields

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Three Horseshoes - EventsJune/July

Sun 10th June Live Music - Will & Andy with BBQSat 16th June Live Music - Joe CorkramMon 18th June England World Cup FootballSun 24th June Live England World Cup Football + Live Music with ‘Hatstand’ & BBQThurs 28th June England World Cup Football + Open Mike NightSun 8th July Live Music - Stacy MitchhartSunday 15th July Sausage SundayThurs 26th July Open Mike NightSun 29th July Live Music - Accrington Stanley

All Quiz Nights to start 8.30 prompt….Pop in to the pub frequently to avoid missing something!

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

EARLY DOORS -DRAUGHT BEERS

STILL AT ONLY £2.75 !!

FROM 5.30pm

£5.00 and bring a bottle of wine with you. Pleaseconfirm your attendance to Tina,

m: 07922 321 400,or email Nicky at nicolabuckley19@gmail.comby Wednesday 27th June.

2 The Courtyard,Church Way,

Ecton - 7:30pm

CFL Chicken & Duck Eggs available from Laurenceat The Three Horseshoes on Fridays, during ‘Early Doors’

or contact on 07976 729712

On Thursday 17th May, The EGO’s and friends enjoyed a fabulous day out inBrighton. The weather was glorious and we enjoyed the sea views, the fishand chips, the Lanes and much more.A great day. Thanks to everyone for making it possible and for coming.

Coach Trip To Brighton

Afternoon TeaEcton Style

Sunday 24th June | 2pm- 4pm |Tickets: £7

Enjoy live music

A selection of Sandwiches and Cakes

Tea and Coffee

Prosecco & Pimm’s (Extra £)

(Contact Claire for Tickets: 07962079564)

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Mobile +44 7831 504 654

"Congratulationsto Andy Robertson making ahole in one on the 4th Greenat Overstone Golf Club, 4thMay 2018”.Thanks - Liam Collacott

Many Thanks to allNorthern Pie &

Bingo Nightraised £425

forEcton Village Hall

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ECTON GOLF DAY 22ND MAY 2018What a fantastic turnout for the Ecton Golf Day, 18 players along with 3guests played a hard fought tournament in beautiful sunshine.Congratulations to all the winners and to Dick Chapman in particular asthe individual winner with 38 points.Great fun was had by all and thanks to all for the amazing contributions tothe child cancer charities Clic Sargent and Alfies Cause where £180.01was raised.Special thanks as well to Steve Hunt for organising the event and we alllook forward to the 21st May 2019 when the next Ecton Golf Day will beheld.

NORSE Rubbish Collection - West StreetAfter speaking to Norse about why the bins in the lower part of WestStreet were not emptied on Friday [18th May]. It would appear that theCollection Lorry could not gain access due to a badly parked van nearerthe top of the street. They have informed me that they made 2 attemptsto gain access but will not be able to make another return trip.Please can ALL Contractors, Visitors and Residents park their vehicleswith consideration, leaving enough room for Service and Emergencyvehicles to pass at all times.Regards - Mac Wheatman

A Fond FarewellI am not one for speeches but I wanted to say I have thoroughly enjoyedworking behind the bar for Keith at the Three Horseshoes for the past 18years. Time really does fly when you're having fun!

It has been an amazing experience to be a part of such a lovely communityand I have met and know so many wonderful, lovely people which is why Iam sad to leave this all behind.

However, I have an amazing opportunity to go and run a pub myself, alongwith my extremely supportive family, who cant wait to join me in thisventure.

I have not arranged a leaving party as such but I am planning a Pub WarmingParty on Saturday 9th June from 7.30pm at The Deer’s Leap, Bellinge,Northampton, which I would love for you all to join me in our celebration.

So this is not a farewell as such as I hope to see you all very soon, plus I’ll beabout when I have time off!

Take care and keep in touch.

Amanda Wright

THE THREEHORSESHOES

Your Local Pub

01604 407446

Available forFunctions

Skittles & Games

Weston Favell Village

Footcare for the ElderlyDiabetic Foot checks/assessments

Treatment/Advice

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for Skin and Nail problemsFoot and Heel pain

For all annual advertising rates● Colour or Black & White,● Inclusion in Eleven issues per

year,● Full colour pdf copy sent to an

email of your choice each month,● Appearing on the Ecton Village

Website www.ectonvillage.co.uk(Currently being updated).

Please Contact: Jane Jeyes07706 945600

jane.jeyes@sky.com

Puzzle Page - June

Bin Collection for June & July 2018Friday June 1st Green & Brown Bin Friday July 6th Black BinFriday June 8th Black Bin Friday July 13th Green & Brown BinFriday June 15th Green & Brown Bin Friday July 20th Black BinFriday June 22ⁿd Black Bin Friday July 27th Green & Brown BinFriday June 29th Green & Brown Bin

Crossword design and construction: Alistair MacRae

Ecton Odours!From time to timewe can experiencestrong odours.

If you detect a ‘Pong’ you suspectis from the Treatment Works,please report it to Anglian Wateron 08457 145 145 once a call islogged they can deal with theproblem and will report back to you.

Ecton Post Box Collection Times:

Post Box at Sunnyside:-

Monday to Friday 4:15pm andSaturday 11:15amPost Box at The Laurels:-

Monday to Friday 9:00am andSaturday 7:00am

Free bus service toWeston Favell Shopping Centre

Tues and Wed mornings.Pick up - TWE bus stop - 9.48am.

Arrives at -Weston Favell Shopping Centre - 9.55am.

The return bus - departs Weston FavellShopping Centre - 11.30am.

We are advised by Country Lion thatresidents may need to please remind thebus driver to turn into WellingboroughRoad and then into Northampton Road todrop you off, as new drivers may forget asEcton residents don’t currently use thisservice.

Please spread the word so residents usethis service.

admin@timeforyounorthants.co.uk

Crossword Solution - June 2018

Help Ecton By Shopping OnlineDid you know that by shopping online at Ocado, Joules,

Tesco, Next and over 2,700 other retailers you cansupport Ecton Village & Ecton Church?

When you want to buy something online, instead of going to the retailer’s website, go toeasyfundraising.org.uk and from there click through to the retailer’s page.

When you make your purchase the retailer will make a donation to your chosen cause.

There are lots of good causes you can support in this way including Ecton Village Hall & Ecton Church.So why not support our local good causes by shopping through easyfundraising.org.uk

For more information go to www.easyfundraising.org.ukand look at the “How it works” video.

Everyone is welcome -Chat - Read the Newspaper -Enjoy the View - Sit in or out

Ecton Village Hall- New LoungeThe First Fridayof Every Month10am - 12 noon

Coffee / Tea and Cake

Coffee Shop

Date Time Event LocationMon 2ⁿd 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village Hall

Mon 2ⁿd 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village Hall

Mon 2ⁿd 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village Hall

Wed 4th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton Church

Thurs 5th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village Hall

Thurs 5th 17:30- Pilates Ecton Village Hall

Fri 6th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -

Fri 6th 10:00-12:00 Pop-Up Coffee Shop Ecton Village Hall

Fri 6th 15:30- School Summer Fete Ecton School

Sat 7th 10:00-12:00 Open Church & Yard Tidy Ecton Church

Sat 7th 15:00-19:00 A Taste of Italy Ecton Village Hall

Sun 8th TBC Live Music - Stacy Mitchhart Three Horseshoes

Mon 9th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village Hall

Mon 9th 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village HallMon 9th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallWed 11th 14:00-16:00 Knit & Knatter Ecton Church

Wed 11th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton Church

Thurs 12th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThurs 12th 17:30- Pilates Ecton Village HallFri 13th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Sun 15th 14:00- Sausage Sunday Three Horseshoes

Mon 16th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village HallMon 16th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallTue 17th 19:30- Ecton Parish Council Meeting Ecton Village HallWed 18th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchThurs 19th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThurs 19th 17:30- Pilates Ecton Village HallFir 20th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Sat 21st TBC Ecton Village BBQ Ecton Village HallMon 23rd 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village HallMon 23rd 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village HallMon 23rd 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallWed 25th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchThurs 26th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThurs 26th 17:30- Pilates Ecton Village HallThurs 26th 20:00- Open Mike Night Three Horseshoes

Fri 27th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -

Sun 29th 14:00- Live Music - Accrington Stanley Three Horseshoes

Mon 30th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village Hall

Mon 30th 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village Hall

Mon 30th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village Hall

All dates/times subject to change - Please check details with event organisers.

Events and Dates - July/August 2018

Events and Dates - June 2018Date Time Event LocationFri 1st 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 1st 10:00-12:00 Pop-Up Coffee Shop Ecton Village HallSat 2ⁿd 10:00-12:00 Open Church & Yard Tidy Ecton ChurchSat 2ⁿd 19:30- Summer Concert Ecton ChurchMon 4th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village HallMon 4th 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village HallMon 4th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallWed 6th 10:00- Short Walk - Ecton Brook Ecton ShrineWed 6th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchThurs 7th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThurs 7th 17:30- Pilates Ecton Village HallFri 8th 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Sat 9th 19:30- Amanda’s Pub Warming Party The Deers Leap

Sun 10th TBC Will & Andy & BBQ Three HorseshoesMon 11th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village HallMon 11th 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village HallMon 11th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallWed 13th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls - Note Change of Day/Date Ecton Village HallWed 13th 14:00-16:00 Knit & Knatter Ecton ChurchWed 13th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchFri 15th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Sat 16th 20:30- Live Music - Joe Corkram Three HorseshoesMon 18th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village HallMon 18th 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village HallMon 18th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallWed 20th 10:00- Long Walk - Ecton - Cogenhoe Ecton ShrineWed 20th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchThurs 21st 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThurs 21st 17:30- Pilates Ecton Village HallFri 22ⁿd 07:00- Black Bin Collection - - - - -Sat 23rd 13:00-16:00 Photography Exhibition Ecton ChurchSun 24th 14:00- Live Music - ‘Hatstand’ & BBQ Three HorseshoesMon 25th 09:30- Pilates Class Ecton Village HallMon 25th 14:00- Art Classes Ecton Village HallMon 25th 19:00- Dog Training Classes Ecton Village HallWed 27th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchThurs 28th 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village HallThurs 28th 20:00- Open Mike Night Three HorseshoesFri 29th 07:00- Green & Brown Bin Collection - - - - -Fri 29th 19:30- Ecton Witches - at Tina’s The CourtyardWed 30th 19:00-20:30 Bellringing Ecton ChurchThurs 31st 14:00-16:00 Short Mat Bowls Ecton Village Hall

All dates/times subject to change - Please check details with event organisers.

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PLUS A DELI COUNTER SERVING COOKED MEATS & MUCH MORE!

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W H Thomas Butchers

Unit 42, Nene Court, The Embankment, Wellingborough NN8 1LDOpening Times - Wed–Sat: 8am - 4.30pm Sun: 10am - 3pmMon-Tue: Closed T: 01933 277 029

Washbrook Lane, Ecton, Northampton NN6 0QUOpening Times - Tue-Sat: 8am - 4.30pm Sun: 10am - 3pm Mon: ClosedT: 01604 811 004 E: whthomas_butchers@outlook.com

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An Idyllic Equestrian Centre in a Fantastic Northamptonshire Location.Since the centre was established in 1984 we have provided superb facilities combined

with excellent tuition and customer service.

The centre caters for everyone from 2 years of age and from beginner level up toand including intermediate levels. The team of instructors are mainly BHS qualified

or hold relevant and required equine qualifications. We take pride in the qualityof our horses and how they are looked after.

Our excellent facilities include a:60 x 20m and a 40 x 20m All Weather Outdoor Arena’s plus a 40 x 20m Indoor Arena

all with automated sprinkler systems and graded daily to create the best possiblesurface for horse and rider to enjoy. We also have a lunge pen, set of light weight Poly

Jumps, refreshments and function room including baby changing facility.

East Lodge Farm, Washbrook Lane,Ecton, Northampton NN6 0QUT: 01604 810 244 M: 07807 067 747

E: eastlodgefarmequestriancentre@outlook.comwww.eastlodgefarmec.co.uk

Opening TimesTues - Fri 10:00 to 21:00Saturday 08:00 to 17:00Sunday 09:00 to 17:00