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WELL DONE !!!
Home-made lemonade and chocolate cake sales from a pop-up stall near the War Memorial raised a staggering £249 in just 3 hours on Easter Sunday, and it was all the idea and even run by children of the village! Poppy & Leo Saville, Reuben Hamilton and Darcey Twiddy should be very proud of themselves.
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New Councillor Co-opted
The Parish Council is pleased to report the co-option of Pat Firth to the remaining vacant Parish Councillor position. We welcome Pat and look forward to working with her and using her skills to improve the village for the benefit of residents.
Playing Field phase 2 installation update
The next phase of the equipment to be installed is due to take place soon. A meeting was held with Wicksteed and they have confirmed a collection and install date commencing 9/5/22 for the zip wire, roundabout, swings, surf rider and freestyle. We are very excited to be nearing this installation in time for the better weather and all to enjoy.
New Playing Field Management Committee
The new committee, with delegated powers to make decisions and spend their budget, held their first meeting on 20th April. Members of the committee appointed so far are as follows; Cllr Jerry Watson (Chairman), Cllr Simon Woodman, Cllr Patsy Bates, K Cox and D Davenport plus the Cricket Club representative member. The committee can have up to 10 members, so if you want to get involved, please contact the Clerk at clerk@eastononthehill-pc.gov.uk or 07889669550.
Annual Village (Parish) Meeting on Weds 27th April
The Parish Council are due to hold their annual village meeting this week. You can soon read the reports submitted from the Council and village groups on the council website.
The next meeting is the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council on 9th May at 7pm for election of the Chairman and statutory/audit documentation plus the normal monthly items.
Spring clean of the village and pond
There will be a spring clean arranged soon and the Trees and Green Working Party will be litter picking and clearing the pond area. If you would like to get involved and help, please contact the Clerk as above or Cllr Chloe Green on 07765343920 for more details.
FYI you can still use the email address below for messaging the Parish Council with feedback and ideas.
suggestions@eastononthehill-pc.gov.uk
Jenny Rice, Clerk.
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What's on at the Blue Bell...
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There is a lot going on at the Village Hall and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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As well as our usual classes and our village society activities we have the following events:
- Pastels workshop – Tuesday 21st June – more details next month
- Joint event with Horticultural Society – Open Gardens in Easton on the Hill with a tearoom at the Village Hall – Sunday 26th June
- Joint events with Friends of Stamford Hospital – Book fair and craft fair with tea room – Saturday 30th July
Pastels Workshop – Animal Portraits
Tuesday 21st June 10.00am – 1.00pm
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Would you like to create your own animal portrait? This a relaxed and informal workshop, suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. Andrea’s style of teaching takes the pressure off drawing skills as she encourages you to trace an outline. This enables her to focus on teaching you how to achieve realistic eye detail, skin tone and fur texture.
Tickets £30 to include all materials, tea/coffee and cake
To book please visit our website www.eothvillagehall.co.uk or email anna@eothvillagehall.co.uk
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OPEN GARDENS DAY
The Village Hall together with the Horticultural Society are organising an open gardens day on Sunday 26 June (10.00-5.00pm).
We would love to hear from villagers whether they would be willing to open their garden to the public on that day.
We also aim to hold a plant stall and kindly ask villagers to grow some extra seeds in order that we can sell the plants on the day.
Also if you would like to volunteer your services either selling tickets, helping in the tea room or making a cake please contact :
Helen Tomblin on tomblinh@yahoo.co.uk or Amanda Lerse on amanda.lerse@btinternet.com
All proceeds raised from the open gardens and tea room located at the village hall will be divided equally between the Village Hall and Horticultural Society.
ADVANCE NOTICE OF PLANTS NEEDED
A plant stall will be held at Easton on the Hill’s Open Gardens Day.
We are in need of any vegetable or flowering plants that can be sold to raise funds for the Village Hall and Horticultural Society.
Please drop off either to:
Catherine Kaye at 19 Church Street, or Louise Davies at 51 West Street
but preferably after 1st June (to safeguard against late frosts)!
Many thanks in advance!
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A note to all crafty people of Easton on the Hill
The Village Hall and Friend’s of Stamford Hospital are holding a joint book sale and craft fair on Saturday 30 July (10.00-4.00pm).
If you would like to take part and sell your crafts please contact:
Patricia Mason - patricia.mason11@btinternet.com
Annie Frost - frostannie@yahoo.com
Helen Tomblin - tomblinh@yahoo.co.uk
The cost will be £10.00 per table with all proceeds being equally distributed between Friend’s of Stamford Hospital and Easton on the Hill Village Hall.
In conjunction with the book sale and craft fair we intend to run a tea room for the sale of refreshments.
We look forward to hearing from you and working with you to raise funds for both our village hall and Friend’s of Stamford Hospital
Trish, Annie & Helen
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Party Time
If you are interested in holding a party, family or social event then please contact us.
Our special offer on children’s parties is still live - £20 for a three hour hire for the under 12s.
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Please talk to us about any parties or social gathering you would like to hold by emailing bookings@eothvillagehall.co.uk
Other Activities and Events
If you run a group or would like to start an interest group or regular activity, event or club, then please talk to us about your requirements by emailing bookings@eothvillagehall.co.uk
Please take a look at our fantastic new website www.eothvillagehall.co.uk and follow us on Facebook Easton on the Hill Village Hall.
We look forward to seeing you all soon
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - Orchard Way/West Street - Street Party
Sunday 5th June 12PM - 5PM
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee a traditional open air street party will be held at the top of Orchard Way to which everybody is invited (weather permitted).
Tables and chairs will be provided.
Please bring your own food and drink.
Please let Helen or Leonie know if you are planning to attend for numbers if possible but everyone is welcome on the day.
There will be music playing and we hope to have a lovely old fashioned village celebration together.
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Our village wide programme for this fabulous weekend of celebration is as follows and fits to the national programme where relevant. Join in the fun with the whole village, support the events and the pub at the same time, and raise a toast or two to her majesty!
Weds 1st June evening: BEER FESTIVAL OPENS and
QUIZ NIGHT, hosted by Ian Coupe (just the quiz, not the whole beer festival)
Thursday 2nd June (Bank Hol):
GALA DINNER AND DANCE, with Beacon Lighting
- Dance Band; Rutland Big Band. 1950’s theme, 10 piece
- 3 course meal: Prawn Cocktail, Roast Beef, (Carve at the table), Sherry Trifle, English Cheeseboard
- £40 per head but bookings by table of 10
- Period dress or Black Tie
- Tickets/booking on sale from from the Bell;
- ONLY A FEW LAST TABLES REMAIN; "Heads of the Table" please book with the Blue Bell for groups of 10; or single couple/small group bookings NOW BEING TAKEN
- see flyer below
- National Beacon Lighting 9.45pm and National Anthem led by Harmony on the Hill
Friday 3rd June (Bank Hol):
CRICKET MATCH AT THE PLAYING FIELD AND
EASTON'S GOT TALENT- A ROYAL VARIETY SHOW- A Collection of sketches and performances, some "old favourites" from past years. MORE ACTS WELCOME- Contact Tim Nicol; tim@mihcentre.co.uk 07803 050108
Saturday 4th June:
MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL- an afternoon and evening of music, beers, ciders, and celebration in the Blue Bell Marquee
Sunday 5th June:
BIG JUBILEE LUNCH bring your own food to share street party style, in the Pub Garden
More details below....
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BACK TO THE SLATE MINES
Reviving the Collyweston Slate Industry
JOSHUA PARFITT
A LOCAL BOOK BY LOCALS
THIRD GENERATION LOCAL WRITER’S FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED APRIL 2022, BY LOCAL PUBLISHER, SUMMERTIME PUBLISHING
Joshua Parfitt, who lived in Church Street and attended Easton Garford School has just written his first book. A trained journalist who now lives and works in Javea, on Spain’s Costa Blanca coast, he lived at 55 Church Street, the cottage his parents christened Summertime, from the age of four. In 1999 they moved just down the road to Longacre on Main Road, Collyweston. It was from there that he and his brother Sam, and their friends, including Peter Gibbons would spend hours playing in the disused slate mines of The Deeps. The youngsters gave names to all their favourite spots: Devil’s Drop, Badger Base, Josh’s Danger Zone and even Cliff Richard. Though the family moved to the Netherlands in 2005, this is where the family have English roots. In 2020, his parents returned to Easton-on-the-Hill.
This is a local book. It so happens that Josh’s mum, Jo, author of over 30 books, started Summertime Publishing when they lived on Church Street. She has published hundreds of books since its inception in 1997 and now specialises in helping new authors get into print. Her brother, Joshua’s uncle, Patrick Gosling, himself a Stamford Schoolboy, took many of the glorious colour photographs. Peter Gibbons, their Deeps-loving school friend provided more.
Local connections do not end there. It would have been impossible to research the information required without the help of Collyweston’s Nigel Smith and Shelagh Busby, of Messenger BCR for funding, and Easton’s Paul Way who sourced the many ancient photographs that now pepper the book’s pages thanks to The Priest’s House. Joshua spent many a happy hour up on our iconic slate roofs with real live roofers in order to glean the fascinating stories that fill the full colour pages.
Yet, despite the history, the facts and the tools of this fascinating industry, this book is no heavy tome. It is written in an engaging style and enormous fun to read. Learn why slaters had to get up in the middle of a winter’s night to ‘water the logs’ and why the trade is couched in mystery and its own unique language.
Though the mines of The Deeps will remain unused, local specialists are now back in business making new stocks of our beautiful slate so that it can continue to crown our cottages, just as it has done for hundreds of years.
Jo Parfitt
Summertime Publishing, March 2022
122pp, French fold cover
210x148mm
ISBN 9781838167004 £12.50
THE BOOK IS FOR SALE IN COLLYWESTON VILLAGE SHOP, WALKER’S BOOKSHOP, ST MARY’S BOOKS AND PRINTS AND, FROM THIS MONTH, EASTON STORES.
For interviews and images: jo@summertimepublishing.com
07478246991
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Curate on the Hill
I hope everyone had a very happy Easter. Whatever your beliefs, it is a season of resurrection and renewal. Nature is showing the way with the changes in weather, the flowering of plants and the growth from sown seeds. In the Church we celebrate the resurrection of Christ from Easter Sunday up until Pentecost Which this year is 5 th June. You might know Pentecost as Whitsun The season of Easter is a time for celebration and joy. It sits in stark contrast to the season of Lent.
I imagine, like me, people in our villages are looking forward to the weather improving getting out and about and socialising more? Also on the horizon is the Jubilee weekend. As the Queen is the Head of the Church of England, it will be another reason to celebrate and rejoice.
There seems to be a bit of a theme here? I am feeling the need to celebrate. Although Covid is still part of our lives, it appears to be a different aspect of life to that of the darkest days of a worldwide pandemic. I do reflect on those who, for whatever reason, still feel the same pressures. Whether due to being Clinically vulnerable, unable to be vaccinated or suffering with the mental strain of the last two years. I also think of all those who don’t live somewhere that has had the vaccination roll out we have been able to have.
My focus over the Easter season will be on sharing the Easter joy with as many people as possible. Whether we see it or not, the world is still full of beauty and joy and I encourage us all to look afresh around us in childlike wonder at the beauty everywhere.
Every Blessing
Rev Keir
01780 753283
Keir.dow@kingscliffe.church
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May
Sunday 1st 10:30 Holy Communion
Tuesday 3rd 19:00 Benefice Section 11 Meeting
Friday 6th 09:00 Taizé Morning Prayer
Sunday 8th 09:00 Holy Communion
17:00 Pints of View, The Bluebell pub
Friday 13th 09:00 Common Worship Morning Prayer
Sunday 15th 10:30 Family Praise with Coffee and Cake
Friday 20th 09:00 Morning prayer for healing
Sunday 22nd 09:00 BCP Holy Communion
17:00 Taizé evening Prayer, Laxton
Thursday 26th 19:30 Ascension Day Service
Friday 27th 09:00 Celtic Morning Prayer
Sunday 29th 10:30 Benefice Communion, King’s Cliffe
June
Sunday 5th 10:30 Jubilee Communion
Tuesday 7th 10:00 Year 4 Pentecost Service, Oundle
For more information about any of these events please check www.eastononthehill.church or
Facebook @eastononthehillchurch
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Paws for Thought
The Theological Education of Rectory Puppy
Welcome to the next instalment of the continuing theological education of Jessie (The rectory puppy) under the wise tutelage of Lexie (a wise old dog with formal theological training and many years’ experience)
Jessie: Lent was hard.
Lexie: Yes, but Easter’s great, isn’t it?
Jessie: Oh yes, but Rev Keir said we cannot eat chocolate.
Lexie: Yes, it is poisonous to dogs.
Jessie: I think it is just an excuse so that Rev Keir can eat it all.
Lexie: We did get extra bones and sausages.
Jessie: But it only lasted one day, lent went on forever.
Lexie: That is where you are wrong.
Jessie: What????
Lexie: Easter lasts until Pentecost, at the beginning of June.
Jessie: You mean there is more Easter celebration?
Lexie: Yes, but people tend to forget.
Jessie: I see, in that case I am going to remind everyone.
Lexie: How are you going to do that.
Jessie: Well, Easter is about Joy?
Lexie: Yes.
Jessie: And if Easter lasts so long we should share joy.
Lexie: Yes.
Jessie: I am going to greet everyone I meet with joy and love.
Lexie: I love your enthusiasm but I am not sure people will notice a change, that is how you greet them anyway.
Jessie: Yes, I know but now Lent is over, I can jump up at people again.
Lexie: I know you gave up jumping up for lent, that doesn’t mean you should go right back afterwards.
Jessie: Why not?
Lexie: Well that period of Lent is supposed to teach you something.
Jessie: Like what?
Lexie: How to live a better life.
Jessie: Hmmm, Not sure about that.
Lexie: Did people prefer you not jumping up?
Jessie: Yes, but…
Lexie: Perhaps a way of showing love and Joy might involve not jumping up?
Jessie: I suppose?
Lexie: So now you have used your lent challenge to improve yourself.
Jessie: Well, I sort of get it.
Lexie: It is all about reminding ourselves of love and joy and leading a better life.
Jessie: I’m just glad I didn’t give up sausages, that would’ve been awful.
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News - Horticultural & Crafts Society 2022
103rd Annual Show - Sunday 7th August 2022
The Society can confirm show plans for 2022. There are the usual classes in flowers, vegetables, photography and art and a Jubilee themed class for floral art and cookery. Due to limitations on venue space a reduced show will be held this year in a similar style to the 2021 show. We hope there is something for everyone this year and look forward to seeing you and your entries in August. Details on how to enter will be issued with the full schedule, meanwhile take a look at the classes and start planning your entries.
Flowers and Vegetables
- Potatoes any colour (5)
- French Beans (9)
- Courgettes (3)
- Tomatoes (6) any size
- Carrots (5) max 15cm tops
- Runner Beans (5)
- Beetroot (4)
- Onions, max 500 grams trimmed
- Box of Mixed Vegetables min 4 types
- Roses 6 blooms
- Roses Floribunda 3 clusters
- Mixed Annual Flowers
- Spray Chrysanthemums
- Vase of Mixed Sweet Peas
- Gladioli 3 spikes
- Asters (6)
- Mixed Perennial Flowers
- Dahlias – large/giant (2)
- Dahlias – medium (3)
- Dahlias – small or miniature (3)
- Vase of Mixed Dahlias
- Foliage Pot Plant
- Flowering Pot Plant
- Floral Art Arrangement ‘Platinum Jubilee’
Photography (All in colour max size 17cms x 12cms and must not be digitally enhanced)
- Photography – Royal theme
- Photography - Portrait
- Photography – ‘wings’
- Photography – Animals (children only)
Handicrafts/Cookery
- Painting or Drawing
- Painting or Drawing ( children only)
- Article made of any material with Platinum Jubilee Theme
- Royal Crown, any material – children only
- Decorated Cake with Royal theme (not tasted)
- Fairy Cakes with royal themed decoration– children only
2022 Horticultural and Crafts Society committee
A reminder of the new officers
Show Chairman - Marion Cutforth
Treasurer - Barbara Connollly
General Secretary - Joy Forster
If you would like to join the committee or receive news from the Society please email eastonshow2020@yahoo.comfor more information.
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Our opening hours
10.00am-4.00pm Tuesday-Saturday
Last orders for hot food 3.00pm
For more information visit
www.birchtreecafe.co.uk
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Triple B Club
We're launching our 2022 season with an open day on Sunday 15 May. And we want as many people as possible to join us! Having benefitted from a very generous government donation during lockdown, we want to show you how we put this money to good use. Our 'best view of the village' will be open to all.
We'll start at 12, and light the barbecue. All you need is a bottle (or three), something to 'throw' on the barbie and the odd bag of crisps. Think of it as Fizzy Friday with balls. Not that you'll be obliged to play, but the option will be open to you! (And we go way beyond bowls now!).
Come take in the view, enjoy the convivial company, and bask in the sunshine!!
For those who don't know where the green is - go through the gate at the back of the peace garden, and turn right.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Paula F Jenkins F IDM
paulafjenkins@gmail.com
07843 25 27 20
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Easton on the Hill Jubilee Mugs!
Julia Moore (of Tiles by Textiles) is making one-off personalised Jubilee mugs to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. All mugs are made of fine bone china and are individually hand decorated. Mugs are £17.50 each. Minimum order of 5 for the village. (Will say Easton on the Hill not Denton of course!)
If anyone would like to order please do get in touch with Julia direct at the below email/telephone number.
juliamoore888@gmail.com
07950030898
Order cut-off date: Monday 9 th May |
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Queens Jubilee Street Party That's Not A Street Party
The Blue Bell
Sunday 5th June 12pm-5pm
If you aren’t attending a street party to celebrate the Queens Jubilee then why not join us at The Blue Bell instead?
We are hosting a friendly and informal get together in the marquee (so we can also stay dry if the weather isn’t in the mood to celebrate!).
The marquee will be decorated to add to the atmosphere and you can watch the events taking place up and down the country on the big screen, with your friends and neighbours.
This is a picnic style gathering and so please bring whatever food you and your group or family will best enjoy, be it cakes and sandwiches or a full afternoon tea!
The bar will be open (so please don’t bring your own drinks!) so that we can toast this momentous occasion together as a community.
We would love to celebrate with you and hope to see you on the 5th…..
Decorations
We will be decorating the Queens Jubilee Marquee on Wednesday 1st June and would love to see it full of red, white and blue, so if you have any bunting or can make some for us, please do donate it (or let us borrow it!).
Alternatively, if you have any materials in red, white and blue that could be turned into decorations/bunting, please let us know and we will arrange to collect it. We will take ANYTHING that’s clean, so clothing, bedding, table cloths – really ANYHING that can be cut into shapes.
We are also looking for crafty support; so if you are handy with a sewing machine and have a few hours to spare we would really like your help to turn the materials into decorations.
Please contact Tracy Auchterlonie on 0743 7179009 to either donate/ let us borrow or volunteer to make decorations / bunting.
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Let’s Get Festive!!!
As well as the celebrations taking place at The Blue Bell over the Jubilee weekend it would be great to see houses, fences and hedges decorated in red, white and blue - or any colour you like!!
There was a brilliant effort made for the VE commemorations in 2020 and it brought the village together in the difficult lockdown period; to replicate this would give the weekend a real lift when walking round our beautiful village.
Even if you just colour in a flag and pop it in your window it will make someone smile as they walk by, so if you are able (and willing!) please join in.
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BBC RADIO 4 GARDENERS' QUESTION TIME RECORDING
If you are interested in attending a recording of Gardeners' Question Time at Stamford Art Centre on 14 June at 5pm follow this link for tickets:
https://www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/all-shows/gardeners-question-time/12474
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