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Tockholes Village Newsletter
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PARISH COUNCIL
DOG FOULING
Despite
frequent requests through the newsletter and leaflet drop to take home 'doggy
mess', we are still receiving complaints regarding 'dog fouling'
throughout the village. As a result of this the Dog Warden will be
carrying out random patrols and can prosecute offenders, which may result
in a large fine.
Update on the
Pinfold will be available for the February issue.
The next
meeting will be held on Monday 6th March 2006
commencing at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall
Geraldine Foster
(Parish Clerk) tel: 701441
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
Next meeting
The next meeting of the
Village Hall Committee will be on the 1st February at 7.30pm
in the Village Hall. All villagers are
warmly invited. Plans are now being
made for the main summer event at the beginning of July. All suggestions will be very welcome.
SCHOOL NEWS
A Happy New
Year to all! Hopefully we have left the
colds and other viruses behind in 2005 and are set to enjoy a healthy 2006. To
this end we will be re-vamping our lunch menus, with the assistance of Patricia
Niland - a qualified nutritionist, ready for self-management in April. Watch out Jamie Oliver!
We are
planning a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester next month
to enhance this term’s science topics of electricity and forces.
We welcome
Julie Yarwood to the staff. Julie is a
Special Support Assistant which means we now have three, in addition to our
Nursery Nurse, Mrs Smith. We are very
fortunate at Tockholes to have an exceptional level of support staff and I am
very grateful for the work they do to help every child achieve their
potential.
Barbara Cocken
GARDEN CLUB
There
has been a lot of interest and a good response to starting a Gardening Club in
the village. Our first meeting is to be
held on Tuesday 7th February in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Could anyone wanting to
attend who has not already been in contact with me, give me a ring. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Please bring with you
your ideas, interests or just enthusiasm on how you would like the club to go
forward.
Joan '
771756
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Sunday services at
2.00pm.
1st Sunday in the
month: CHILDREN'S SERVICE.
3rd Sunday in the
month: COMMUNION SERVICE.
All other Sundays,
general service.
Everybody Welcome
Rev. Eric
Kirkman retires on January 27th after
twelve years as our minister. Rev &
Mrs Kirkman have worked and attended events in the village. As part of our farewell, we are holding a
special service in the Village Hall on Sunday January 22nd at 2.00pm.
ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH
Services are on
the first, third & fifth Sundays of the month at 9.15am unless otherwise
announced. Coffee and juice are
available after the service so why not stay and have a chat?
January 29th - Eucharist
and Sunday School
February 5th - Eucharist
and Sunday School
February 19th - Eucharist
and Sunday School
The Christingle Service on Christmas
Eve was a very well attended event with over 100 people present - an increase
on the previous year. It was gratifying
to see the church looking so full, and pleasing to note that the
musicians and reader at the service were all young people. Our thanks to Katie, Jack and Jack for their
superb contributions. A collection
taken at the service for the work of the Children's Society raised £150.
OUR WEATHER IN NOVEMBER
Readings taken at New Barn, 310 metres above sea level, 9.00am GMT
Monthly max. air temperature 9.20C, 11-12-05
Lowest daily max.
temperature 0.20C,
28-12-05
Monthly min. air
temperature -5.60C, 29-12-05
Mean maximum air temp 6.10C
Mean minimum air temp. 2.70C
Highest daily rainfall 13.6mm,
3-12-05
Total monthly rainfall 97.8mm
Total
yearly rainfall 1226.8mm
Wind speed mainly light to gentle breeze
Wind direction mainly south and east
Visibility
mainly poor to moderate
MOBILE LIBRARY
The van is due to visit the
village every other Thursday, 9th
and 23rd of February. As usual, it will be on the Vic car park from about 11.10am to
11.30am.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
There was an
attempted break-in in the village during the Christmas period. Much damage was done to a rear door and
window. Items were also stolen from a
garden in another part of the village.
Simple precautions
may help to deter such events. ALDI has
a simple and easily-fitted alarm system in at the moment. These would help protect garages/sheds –
even conservatories. The cost - £12.99!
Don
Chadwick
TEST
YOUR BRAIN POWER
AT THE
ROCK INN QUIZ
· Every Wednesday
night
· 9.30 pm
· £1.50 including
supper
Quiz
Master: GRAHAM NEILD
VAUGHN’S COUNTRY CAFE
Appearing live every Thursday, 1-3pm from 9th February
"THE BANJO MAN"
International T.V., radio and recording artist.
Come and relax in friendly surroundings whilst listening to all
your favourite banjo tunes and more!
Afternoon teas, coffee and snacks available all day!
Tel. Vaughn 01254 708568 or mobile 07968 364963 for more
information
HORSE FOR LOAN
Attractive
Hanoverian/Thoroughbred 15.1hh Liver Chestnut Mare. 24 years old, no ailments, has been in the family 22 years. Excellent temperament, good in all ways,
great with children. Would suit Lady
for hacking or will make great companion for lone horses. She has also been used to wean foals. Good
doer. Free long or short term loan with
tack and rugs if required. No vet bills. Tockholes area.
If you are interested please
telephone 07866 446096 for further information.
Isa and Nick would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year
and to tell you that we have extended our food service times to 9.30pm Thursday
to Saturday and 8.30pm on Sundays.
We are now taking bookings for Valentines Day, Tuesday 14th
February and have a suitably romantic menu for you to enjoy on the night.
Forthcoming events
Sat.
4th February – FAMILY MAGIC NIGHT
Preston Magic Circle
Fri. 10th February – AN ACOUSTIC CONCERT
BY HOWARD JONES
Accompanied by Robin Boult
Sat. 11th
Feb. – TRIBUTE TO LONNIE DONEGAN
Sun. 12th February – A KNIGHT TO
REMEMBER
with Jim Bowen, Norman Prince, Venn Tracey
and supporting artists
Mon. 20th – Sat. 25th Feb. –
IOLANTHE
Blackburn G & S Society
For more details see the village notice boards, or
contact:
The Thwaites Empire Theatre ' 01254 680137
.