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SO HAPPY TO BE BACK!

It was fantastic to hear the much missed whistle and chug of the first steam engines arriving in Hollowell for the 2022 July Rally.  After two years without the Rally due to Covid restrictions, the whole event seemed in jeopardy once again at the beginning of the year, until the event’s founders, Allen and Jane Eaton stepped out of retirement to take the reins.  Instead of the usual year of planning, they had a nail-biting 3 months to pull everything together. But those attending the rally would never have known.  

Saxon Spires Patient Participation Group

SSPPG Launches Fundraising Appeal

A lot of people know about the SSPPG but an awful lot more (especially newcomers to the area) may be less aware of what it is and what it does. Saxon Spires Patient Participation Group (SSPPG) was set up several years ago to support the local surgeries at Brixworth and Guilsborough.

It has a dual function: firstly, to act as an auditing group for the surgery and its effectiveness; secondly, to promote available services, link with other welfare groups, provide feedback and raise funds for additional equipment that would benefit the patients of the combined practices.

Membership of SSPPG is open to all patients of the Saxon Spires Practice and we are always on the lookout for new recruits to bring fresh ideas. Our Chairperson, Sue Brady can be contacted if you would like more information.

You are welcome to join us. Meetings are bi-monthly, alternating between the two surgeries. For details on future Meetings visit our Facebook page.

And now we are on a mission to raise funds to equip the two surgeries…£5,000 is our initial target and we need your help, please.

Phase 1: Raise £5,000 to purchase two free-standing blood pressure monitors that will enable patients to measure their own blood pressure whenever they visit the waiting rooms at the surgeries…saves booking an appointment, too!

Residents in the catchment area can donate, bank details are below …. And we hope local businesses can find some cash to contribute from their Corporate Social Responsibility budgets. Bank Account details:

Saxon Spires Patient Participation Group

Acct No. 33566992  Sort Code: 52-30-21

For further information on how to donate or support the initiative, contact us at ssppg2022@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook.

  It was wellies and hoodie weather on the Saturday, but the visitors still came and had a fantastic time and with the arrival of the sun on Sunday morning, they poured through the gates. Allen and Jane wish to thank all the local volunteers who responded to requests for help to set up the field and worked over the weekend. Allen says the Rally field has now been secured for the future and he looks forward to next year’s event with a new Chairman at the wheel.

Weekly pop-up shop starting on Wednesday 27th July

4:30pm to 5:15pm

Brixworth Village Hall, Holcot Road, Brixworth

The Community Larder operates a membership programme providing access to surplus groceries (store cupboard items, fruit, vegetable and bread) at heavily discounted rates. Once joined, members can shop at the larder once a week and choose their items. Those unable to attend due to being immobile or isolating can arrange for a bag delivery.

For further information click here to go to their Face Book page