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Dates for the democratic diary
Residents in South Northamptonshire are being urged to take note of important deadlines ahead of the European Parliamentary Elections on Thursday, 23 May 2019.
Anyone who has changed their address, name or nationality must register in order to vote and the deadline is 11:59pm on Tuesday, 7 May.
Richard Ellis, Local Returning Officer for South Northamptonshire, said: "It only takes a few minutes to secure... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 May 2019 13:49 by Alan Youel
The early birds can save money on holiday activities
Parents and guardians will have just six days to take advantage of a 10 per cent discount on the May half-term holiday activity programme for children run by South Northamptonshire Council.
Once again the programme, which is tailored for five to 15-year-olds, will take place at Magdalen College School in Brackley and the Towcester Centre for Leisure and includes a mixture of sports, arts, crafts and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 May 2019 13:46 by Alan Youel
Council signs up to turn crisp packets in to park benches
People in South Northamptonshire who want to recycle even more of their waste can now take advantage of a service which aims to let them recycle things that can't go in their blue recycling bin.
South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) has signed up as a collection location for the TerraCycle initiative. Residents can now drop-off crisp, nut, popcorn, and pretzel packets at the council offices in Towcester... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 May 2019 22:13 by Alan Youel
Annual Art Exhibition for Art Lovers
Middleton Cheney Art Group will be holding their annual art exhibition on Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th May from 10am to 5pm in Chacombe Village Hall, Thorpe Road, Chacombe.
There is free entry and plenty of parking or take the 500 bus from Banbury or Brackley. Tea/ coffee and cake is available, so you and friends can relax and absorb the atmosphere.
Members of the group will be present to help and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:39 by Alan Youel
Notre-Dame fire
The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked for one church bell to be tolled, at every bell tower across the country at 7pm tomorrow for seven minutes, to show solidarity with Notre-Dame fire.
All Saints will be one of them.
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:07 by Alan Youel
Joint Independent Audit Committee
The OPFCC and the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police are recruiting new members to join their Joint Independent Audit Committee. The Committee provides independent advice and assurance on the governance of the OPFCC, Northamptonshire Police and the Northamptonshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority.
Successful applicants will receive training and an annual allowance of £3,000. Further... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:31 by Alan Youel
ALL SAINTS AT EASTER
Sunday 14 April 10.30 am Holy Communion.
Monday 15 April 8.00am Meditation. 6.00pm Holy Communion.
Tuesday 16 April 6.00pm Reflective Service.
Wednesday 17 April 6.00pm Holy Communion.
Maundy Thursday 7.15pm Holy Communion with foot washing.
Good Friday 11.00am Construction of Easter Garden, event for Children. Church open all day.
Easter Day 10.30am Holy Communion, followed by the Annual Parochial Church... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:42 by Alan Youel
Governing Body Vacancy
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy (MCPA) is looking to recruit new governors to join our newly restructured governing body.
About the School
MCPA is a large village primary school with approx. 400 pupils and approximately 35 teaching and support staff. The academy is part of the PRIME7 Multi Academy Trust (MAT) of which Chipping Warden Primary Academy and Kings Sutton Primary Academy are also members.... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:36 by Alan Youel
Midnight Walk
Join the Katharine House Hospice Midnight Walk. We'll be celebrating all things Flower Power on our 6 and 10 mile sponsored walk. Get your hippy on and join us on Saturday 22nd June at Banbury Rugby Club. This year it's bigger and better with a bar, food and lots of great activities! Registration opens at 7.30pm and the 6 mile and 10 mile walks will start at 9pm. Early bird registration £15 for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:06 by Alan Youel
Middleton Cheney & District Royal British Legion Branch No 3729 Reg Charity No 219279.
(King Sutton, Middleton Cheney, Chacombe, Overthorpe, Walkworth).
On The 28thof April the Newly Formed British Legion Standard and Branch will be Dedicated at all saint's communion service at 10:30. This will follow the format of the British Legion Dedication Procedures.
At 10:00 am the will be a procession of up to 40 legion standards and the local Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. Starting at the middle... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:53 by Alan Youel
