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PAIRS SKITTLES KNOCKOUT

COMPETITION

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our pairs skittles knockout competition on Saturday 26th October. It was a fabulous evening, and everyone had great fun. Thanks to everyone’s generosity we have raised enough money to buy a new set of match skittles for the village. Huge thank you to Mandy Carson and Gemma Sellers for the lovely ploughman’s suppers, Andrew Bott for scoring, Julie Webb for collecting the money and Ann Brumby for selling the raffle tickets. Congratulations to Fiona Gunn-Stokes and Ann Brumby for becoming pairs champions and winning the Bev Linnell Trophy and to Billy Douglas and Ruth Rolls for being runners up.

NEWS FROM THE MEMORIAL HALL

LLOYDS BANK TOUR OF BRITAIN CYCLE RACE

Cold Ashby provided fabulous support for the cyclists when the tour of Britain passed through the village on Saturday 7th September when lots of the village and other visitors turned out to cheer on the riders. It was fabulous to even make it onto the TV with the village being shown on ITV4’s coverage which has put Cold Ashby on the map.

CLUB TROPICANA 80’s NIGHT

Cold Ashby Memorial Hall
presents:

Saturday 25th January

Chicken or Vegetable curry,

rice and naan £5

(Please see Fiona/Mandy to prebook)

Curry served between 7:30-8pm

Eyes down at 8:15pm

      Bingo tickets £1 each

Cash prizes

FAREWELL TO JOYCE GUNN

In October, Cold Ashby said goodbye to its eldest resident Joyce Gunn. Joyce had lived in the village for over seventy years after moving up from North London. In 1947, Joyce joined the Women’s Land Army and was posted to Thornby where she lived in the Stone House. During this time, she met her husband Gerald and after their marriage she moved to the village. Joyce was well known throughout the area for her dedication to her community and village life. She was involved with many organisations throughout Cold Ashby including Mother’s Union, Women’s Institute and The Bowls Club but her biggest legacy will be being a village leader of The Merry Comrades. During the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s the village Merry Comrades raised hundreds of pounds for local hospitals by regular fundraising through carol singing, bazaars, coffee evenings and the traditional village May Day. Joyce and her fellow leader, Joan Bott will be remembered by generations of children for their role in teaching the meaning of charity and helping others and installing such values in all.

Joyce was also a passionate gardener and along with Gerald they produced a garden to be proud of and were one of the pioneers of Cold Ashby Open Gardens. People would return year after year to see the beautiful blooms and perfect fruit and vegetables at Paddock Cottage. In honour of Joyce’s service to the village, a quarter peel was rung from the church bells on the day following her funeral. Joyce will be sorely missed by all who knew her, but her cheerful spirit and her proud sense of community will always live on in Cold Ashby.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Club Tropicana 80’s night back on September 14th. It was a fantastic evening and was great fun to take a step back in time. Huge thanks to our host Dave Harris for setting a brilliant 80’s tabletop quiz and for being compère and DJ. Thanks also goes to Mandy Carson for her spectacular 80’s platters and puddings, Andrew Bott for manning the bar and Julie Webb for her help with everything. It was lovely to see new people joining us and we look forward to seeing you again.

MACMILLAN COFFEE AND SOCIAL EVENING

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Macmillan event on Saturday 28th September and made donations to this very worthy charity. A grand total of £210 was raised.

Residents of the village are welcome to borrow Village Hall equipment for private functions, Christmas parties or extra guests.

6 x small tables(4 seater)

6 large tables (6 seater)

40 covered chairs

No charges applicable, however donations would be greatly appreciated to support the upkeep of our Village Hall. Please note you will be liable for any damages or loss.

To secure all bookings and requests please contact Alex Todd, Warriner House. alex@trucklink.eu.co

NEWS FROM ST DENYS CHURCH

HARVEST SUPPER

The PCC would like to thank everyone who attended the Harvest Supper on Monday 23rd September and made it such an enjoyable evening. A huge thank you to all who helped on the night and to everyone who donated produce and flowers for the auction raising much needed funds for our church. A real community effort…well done to all! A grand total of £340 was raised for church funds.

TREE OF REMEMBRANCE

Once again, the Tree of Remembrance will be lit throughout December with the grand switch on being at 6pm on Saturday 7th December and everyone is invited to join us for this. We will be singing a few carols before heading into the church afterwards for a glass of mulled wine. To buy a bulb in remembrance of a loved one costs £5, and forms will be posted through your doors and need to be returned to Will Benney by the beginning of December.

HONOURING OUR HEROES:

Remembrance Sunday

As the leaves turn golden and the crisp autumn air settles in, our village came together to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men, women, and animals in the armed forces. The Remembrance Sunday Service, held at All Saints Church, was a time to honour those who gave their lives in the service of our country, as well as those who continue to serve in various capacities, both past and present.

John Harris had researched one of the names on the War Memorial in the church and told us about John Fredrick Hearn, who’s family had lived at Myrtle Cottage and were gardeners at Cottesbrooke and other local halls. John was only 19 when he was killed at Passchendaele, it was a very poignant moment to reflect on how families were and continue to be effected by war at home and around the world.

A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL TALENT

The Village Christmas Craft Fair is a cherished seasonal event that brings together a diverse group of talented makers, crafters, and artisans from within our community and beyond. Whether you were searching for beautifully knitted scarves, handcrafted jewellery, unique home décor, or intricate wooden carvings, there was something for everyone.

This year’s event had over 15 local crafters, each offering a wide range of products, from fine art to seasonal decorations, candles, soaps, knitted goods, pottery, and much more. Every item was lovingly handmade, showcasing the incredible talent within our community. Another highlight was the crêpes van, which served delicious morsels, that were enjoyed by many. By shopping at a Craft Fair, you not only support local businesses, but you also get to take home a piece of something truly special.