Can you help? Please?
The Harvest Lunch is our church's biggest fundraiser for the year and helps us to keep the building open and heated and the churchyard in good condition all year. Can you help us make the Harvest Lunch another great success so we can "keep the lights on"?
- Do you have something of significant value we could include in the auction perhaps? or a more modest contribution to the raffle? Drop us a line if you can help.
- We could do with some practical help in putting up the marquee and setting out the tables and chairs etc. 4.00pm Friday 9th at Easton Hall if you can please.
- Finally, does anyone have a wheelchair that they no longer need? We need one for the church to help those who are less able to access it.
Please contact Sue Hunt, Emma Hanson, or me, Tim Nicol tim@mihcentre.co.uk if you can help with the above.
Many thanks in advance.
Tim
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Mosaics Workshop – only two places left
Wednesday 14th September 1.30 – 4.30pm
Would you like to make a unique handcrafted item for your home or a gift for a friend or a family member? Bird feeder, hanging heart, decorative bird, beach hut, star. Come along to this relaxed mosaic workshop with Designer Jane Tustin, who will guide you through the steps of mosaic making.
Jane will introduce you to the quirky and effective ‘Pique Assiete’ style of mosaic which involves using fragments of broken and cut china. During session you will learn how to cut and arrange the china on your chosen base shape and prepare it for finishing.
Tickets £35 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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Christmas macramé angels
Wednesday 16th November 6.30 – 9.00pm
This workshop is aimed for all levels including those who are new to macrame and would love to have a go.
This is the perfect class to provide you with all the skills needed to kick start your new hobby.
Make a pretty rope doll/ angel hoop decoration for your home. A choice of plain and metallic cords will be on offer to choose from as well as other embellishments. You will learn the following:
- Learn and practise 3 basic knots
- How to use these knots to work around a metal frame
- How to create a rope doll.
All the materials to make your decoration as well as tea/coffee and delicious cake are included in your lesson cost of £35 per person.
To book please visit our website www.eothvillagehall.co.uk or email anna@eothvillagehall.co.uk
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Christmas Craft and Book Fair in partnership with Friends of Stamford Hospital
Saturday 26thand Sunday 27thNovember
Save the date, more details to follow next month
Beginners 3D felting – Penguin/Robin on Sleigh
Wednesday 7th December 10.00am – 2.00pm
This workshop is aimed for those who have a basic knowledge of dry needle felting however it is suitable for beginners too. During this workshop you will acquire the skills and techniques to make your very own winter penguin or robin which you can choose to display on a sleigh or a wooden plinth. These skills and techniques will give you the confidence to continue the craft at home where you may choose to make a whole family of penguins or robins!
Skills we aim to cover:
- How to create a small 3D core shape freehand
- How to apply a topcoat to a core shape
- How to make wings
- Which needles to use for various tasks – size and shape
- All the materials to make your decoration as well as tea/coffee and delicious cake are included in your lesson cost of £35 per person.
To book please visit our website www.eothvillagehall.co.uk or email anna@eothvillagehall.co.uk
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Christmas Wreath Workshop
Tuesday 13th December for this 6.30pm – 9.00pm
More details to follow next month
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.
Please talk to us about any parties or social gathering you would like to hold by emailing bookings@eothvillagehall.co.uk
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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 website www.eothvillagehall.co.uk and follow us on Facebook Easton on the Hill Village Hall.
Would you like to give something back to our community and get involved in running our lovely Village Hall?
Are you new to the village and wanting to meet new people and get involved in village events?
We are looking for a small number of volunteers to join our management committee. We meet about six times a year and are responsible for the day to day management of the village hall charity. Some of us take on additional responsibilities that are not onerous but allow us to work together and make decisions in the best interest of the village and the hall.
We would love to hear from you. If you are interested or would like to know more then please email Chris Briers on chris@eothvillagehall.co.uk
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There’s a new gardener in town
Hello Everyone,
Amy Lydon has plucked up the courage to leave her full-time job to begin a new career in gardening. I first met her about five years ago when she was employed at Rasell's Nurseries at the weekends. We often had a chat in the shop about gardening and plants and was struck by her enthusiasm.
About a year ago, she told me that she wanted to make a new start in work and follow her interest in gardening. It was a question of how and when!
I told her how and the when is now. She had a really lucky break straight off and landed a part-time job at Easton Walled Garden up the A1 from us.
She is now looking for gardening work for the rest of her working week.
Amy is a cut above other ‘professional’ gardeners in that she knows her plants and takes trouble to find out about the ones she doesn’t. She will not mow grass or cut hedges, preferring to concentrate on her love of plants and their maintenance.
If you are looking for a gardener or want to know more, please ring me and we’ll chat. I’d love to think that she is successful in this new venture but, knowing her as I do, she will.
Ken Rawson 01780 481624
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The Parish Council doesn't meet in August but good things are still happening...
More great facilities at the Playing Field
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Thanks to a grant for North Northants Council and some very capable and willing volunteers, the Play Area on the Playing Fields now has a splendid wooden gazebo as a shelter.
It will soon have some seating to go with it, and hopefully it will be enjoyed and treated with respect by all who use it.
Thanks to Kevin Cox, Simon Woodman, Jerry Rawlinson and Jerry Watson for making this happen.
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Coming to a letterbox near you...
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One of the initiatives we have been meaning to do for a while is to compile a welcome letter to all new residents of Easton on the Hill.
We have now done this, and it is on its way to everyone in the village, as we thought that there may be some information in it that is of interest to all residents, however long they have lived here.
Also, “blanket coverage” is the only way to make sure we have covered everyone who has recently moved in.
We hope you find it useful, and do please let us know if you have new neighbours in future that would benefit from a copy.
Thanks to Pat Firth for help in compiling this and to CIPS for printing.
tim.nicol@eastononthehill-pc.gov.uk
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103rd Annual Show – Chairman’s Report
There were ups and downs for our annual horticultural show held on Sunday 7th August. The downs were a smaller entry for vegetables and flowers but this was to be expected due to the hot weather and lack of rain (us gardeners are never satisfied with the weather!) but there was still enough to give a lovely display. We were also surprised at the low entries in photography, as previous years usually yielded a large number of exhibits.
The ups were the number of people who came to visit us and partake of teas and cakes in the Blue Bell garden and came to the village hall to see the show entries displayed; have a go on the tombola; and buy raffle tickets. There was lots of chatter between exhibitors and visitors which is always good to see.
Also on the ups list was the glorious weather, maybe a bit too warm but so nice to sit under the marquee roof in the pub garden and have a cup of tea and chat to friends.
Another up was the number of helpers and committee members we had who set up/took down display stands and tables and made cakes for the teas and served them, they were brilliant and I very much thank them for all of their hard work to make the show a success.
This year’s show has also given me plenty to think about for next year – yes, there will definitely be a show! It will be bigger and better and anyone interested in helping us, please contact me, we always need people to keep this show alive for everyone in the village.
So overall it looks as though there were far more ups than downs!
Marion Cutforth, Show Chairman marioncutforth@btinternet.com
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August Bank Holiday Weekend
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Easton Cricket Club are holding a T20 Match followed by a Karaoke night in memory of the late great Andy Sharpe. Friday August 26th, from 5.30pm, BBQ and Hog Roast and the Bar will be open.
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The Easton on the Hill Classic Car and Bike Show is on as usual at the Blue Bell on Sunday 28th August from 11.00. (ish)
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New Video
We've got a great new Video that tells our story in a professional and moving way and in just 4 minutes. We qualified for support in producing this from another charity, HelpFilm, who matched us with a professional videographer. There's a few familiar faces in here too... Watch it on YouTube here.
New Menu
Have you seen our new Menu? We now offer Salad Bowls and Wraps in addition to our popular range of Paninis, Toasties, Sandwiches, Cakes, Scones, and of course great Coffee and Teas. Take a look at our full menu here
Thanks to everyone for their continued support.
Tim Nicol
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