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Village Archive
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Published: Fri, 05/03/2010 10:34
The George at Tiffield are holding their fifth fortnighly pub quiz Saturday 6th March 2010 8pm start (prompt).
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Published: Sun, 28/02/2010 15:17
Car Boot sale on Saturday
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Published: Tue, 23/02/2010 16:03
You are warmly invited to Greens Norton on Tuesday 9th March between 6pm – 10pm where Holistic Massage Therapies and The Butchers Arms will be hosting a Ladies Pamper evening.
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Published: Thu, 18/02/2010 13:21
On 26 February 1935 a radio receiver was taken, in a small van, to a field near the village of Litchborough a few miles north of Towcester on the A5.
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Published: Thu, 18/02/2010 09:28
Time to dust off your leg warmers, crimp your hair and get your mullets on!
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Published: Sun, 14/02/2010 19:44
Their flock of ewes is lambing. At this time of the year Barry works very long hours and is on hand from six in the morning until midnight making sure that the lambs on which their livelihood depends are born without any problems.
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Published: Tue, 09/02/2010 19:14
Silverstone Amateur Dramatics Present...
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Published: Tue, 09/02/2010 11:31
Shrove Tuesday during half term on 16th February.
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Published: Tue, 09/02/2010 09:59
Paulerspury Players hope to follow up their near sell-out success of last winter when they present another popular and traditional pantomime for five performances at the Village Hall from February 17 to 20.
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Published: Sat, 06/02/2010 20:15
No point going to the Cinema, the Cinema comes to Whittlebury
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Published: Tue, 02/02/2010 11:54
The vehicle was left defrosting on the drive with the keys in the ignition.
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Published: Sun, 31/01/2010 20:02
Bring your children and their friends along to be creative
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Published: Wed, 27/01/2010 13:29
Teams of up to 8 people are welcome, with tickets costing £5 per head. Nibbles will be provided and a pay bar will be available.
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Published: Mon, 25/01/2010 15:26
Mark explained that due to strong competition in the current economic climate, he had to adapt their business to cope with modern technology and changing marketing methods.
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Published: Sat, 23/01/2010 10:40
Tastings in the Farm Shop on Saturday 23rd January
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Published: Tue, 19/01/2010 17:55
Friends of Silverstone Schools announce a Quiz Night on...
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Published: Sun, 17/01/2010 16:13
Just before the snows vanished, villager Neil Breen called and insisted that I should go to the village green to see a most wonderful Loch Ness Monster
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Published: Fri, 15/01/2010 09:27
HE EARLY LIFE OF QUEEN VICTORIA
Showing at Paulerspury Village Hall
On Friday 15th January at 8.00pm
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Published: Wed, 13/01/2010 08:45
Paulerspury Primary School in Paulerspury south of Towcester is closed again today.
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Published: Mon, 11/01/2010 15:13
Heavy snow descended on Abthorpe during the recent cold spell. It was a recipe for chaos! In reality despite difficulties, life went on much as normal and really strengthened our community spirit.
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Published: Sat, 09/01/2010 19:34
Our quiz nights are great fun and any proceeds will go towards
maintenance and improvements for the Village Hall, so do come along and
have a great night!
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Published: Fri, 08/01/2010 15:13
Shrek 3 will be showing
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Published: Thu, 07/01/2010 14:31
No we just need a Polar Bear
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Published: Sun, 03/01/2010 21:31
Christmastide visitors have stayed over into the New Year although once warmer weather returns they will fly back to their homes in Scandinavia.
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Published: Sun, 27/12/2009 00:31
Mrs Elsie Kelcher (neé Kendall) and Mr John Bunting also died over the holiday period. It is hoped to include more information in the new year.
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Published: Mon, 21/12/2009 10:38
Villagers trudged across the village green through snow and ice in temperatures well below freezing
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Published: Mon, 14/12/2009 09:21
Just imagine that our sleepy village and the quiet countryside here in South Northamptonshire were shaken by a planning application to build a huge grand prix motor racing circuit across our fields.
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Published: Sun, 06/12/2009 19:56
Audrey Dancer and her daughter-in-law Janet were recently surprised but delighted to receive a letter from the National Chairman of the Royal British Legion
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Published: Thu, 03/12/2009 21:42
He jokingly wonders if I have shares in the Hook Norton Brewery or get a commission from the landlord.
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Published: Thu, 03/12/2009 19:44
Take a boat trip on the Grand Union Canal, see the childrens lantern procession and listen to Christmas carols from the children of Stoke Bruerne Primary School. Join in the carol singing and watch a procession of illuminated boats.
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Published: Mon, 30/11/2009 18:39
The Friends of Silverstone Schools is delighted to announce the arrival of Father Christmas on Sunday 6th December at the FOSS Christmas Fayre to be held at the SRA in Abthorpe Road, Silverstone
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Published: Sun, 29/11/2009 20:28
Local artist sells village views in Christmas Cards, Greeting Cards and Prints - Christmas Card Sales Help Wappenham Village hlal
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Published: Sun, 29/11/2009 14:59
Choral Society sing in Farthingstone before preparing for Winter Song Concerts
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Published: Sun, 29/11/2009 11:29
The concert will get everyone in the Christmas spirit and will include an opportunity for the audience to get involved with one or two carols.
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Published: Thu, 26/11/2009 09:19
The speaker will be Chris Hillyard talking about the Royal Train.
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Published: Tue, 24/11/2009 17:50
Children in Need benefit from Lions' efforts
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Published: Mon, 23/11/2009 19:47
What's on in Wappenham
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Published: Sun, 22/11/2009 17:37
Members of the congregation who attended our parish church of St John the Baptist on Sunday were surprised to find that the south side of the nave was blocked off by safety barriers
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Published: Thu, 19/11/2009 16:59
Tiffield Craft Circle Christmas Fair 21st November 2009 2pm - 4:30pm
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Published: Thu, 19/11/2009 16:53
Following the success of the curry nights....
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Published: Wed, 18/11/2009 16:16
All welcome
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Published: Tue, 17/11/2009 08:50
Sally and Matt invite you customers old and new to come along and share a seasonal drink with them and shop at leisure at Croft’s Store on Stocks Hill, Silverstone.
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Published: Sun, 15/11/2009 17:05
(An edited extract from ABTALK, the newsletter of Abthorpe Parish Council.)
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Published: Sun, 15/11/2009 12:36
Refreshments and Pampered Chef cuisine available through the evening
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Published: Fri, 13/11/2009 15:06
The Museum Green and Grand Union Canal at Stoke Bruerne will be lit up for Christmas
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Published: Fri, 13/11/2009 09:19
Car turns over on A5 during morning rush hour
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Published: Tue, 10/11/2009 13:58
After they left the property she found that one of them had been in the house and stolen a number of items, including jewellery and a lap top computer.
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Published: Tue, 10/11/2009 11:58
The 92-year-old man returned home to find a sum of cash and jewellery was taken from the house.
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Published: Sun, 08/11/2009 19:09
At the village hall, price includes Soup
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Published: Sun, 08/11/2009 19:00
Tragedy. A tragedy has struck our small community. During the morning of Thursday 5th November Mrs Enid Lawrence (71) from our neighbouring village of Slapton and our own 87 years old Mrs Barbara RusH
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Published: Fri, 06/11/2009 11:14
Long queues yesterday - flooding today
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Published: Thu, 05/11/2009 18:03
A lady answered the door to two men claiming to be meter readers.
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Published: Thu, 05/11/2009 17:55
Big Screen comes to Reading Rooms
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Published: Mon, 02/11/2009 17:45
Sunday 15th November and 22nd November
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Published: Sun, 01/11/2009 19:15
During 2008 Abthorpe farmers Elizabeth and Barry Haycock were invited to see the Queen at Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Gordon Brown
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Published: Wed, 28/10/2009 20:09
Did they find a castle when they re opened Channel Four's Time Team trench
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Published: Sun, 25/10/2009 20:32
The Thursday only bus service that links Abthorpe with Banbury is very well used – mostly by more mature citizens using their free bus passes.
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Published: Fri, 23/10/2009 16:42
With a special offer of 5% discount off all Garden Centre Stock on the day!
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Published: Wed, 21/10/2009 18:09
The next meeting of the Yardley Gobion History Group will take place on 5th November at Yardley Gobion Silver Jubilee Village Hall at 8 o'clock.
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Published: Tue, 20/10/2009 13:47
Bring your children and friends to make Christmas presents and Christmas decorations for everyone!
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Published: Tue, 20/10/2009 13:26
With various stalls: Crafts, Christmas Cards, Wreaths & Decorations, Gifts, Confectionery Jewellery, Local Produce, Home-made Cakes, Jams & Pickles, Tombola
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Published: Sun, 18/10/2009 19:51
Mr Charles Edmund Kendall, born and bred in Abthorpe, has sadly died at the age of 87. He was best known in the village simply as Shen, a nickname he acquired when he was a pupil at Silverstone Secondary School (now the Infants) and insisted on repeatedly singing a shanty entitled Shenandoah
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Published: Thu, 15/10/2009 00:28
Big Screen Comes to Paulerspury
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Published: Wed, 14/10/2009 15:46
David Daines talks
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Published: Wed, 14/10/2009 14:17
Start your Christmas Shopping Early
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Published: Wed, 14/10/2009 13:27
The George at Tiffield are proud to announce that for the second year running the pub is included in The Good Beer Guide.
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Published: Tue, 13/10/2009 09:07
The entry for the 2010 edition states that this quintessentially English pub is hard to find, tucked away in a back street, though it is definitely worth the search.
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Published: Fri, 09/10/2009 12:26
Do you know what a vexillologist does? The children of Paulerspury CofE School do.
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Published: Thu, 08/10/2009 23:44
This is a freeplay scheme which allows your child to do as little or as much as he or she likes.
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Published: Wed, 07/10/2009 21:09
Eastcote Chapel, Eastcote
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Published: Mon, 05/10/2009 16:37
To start the season off the first film will be "The Duchess" - set in Georgian times and following the glamorous life of the Duchess of Devonshire - on Wednesday, 14th October.
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Published: Sun, 04/10/2009 20:53
Harvest Thanksgiving weekend is always a very special time in Abthorpe when thanks are given for the productivity of our fields and the bounty we are so fortunate to enjoy
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Published: Sun, 04/10/2009 18:15
The Annual Deanshanger Feast
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Published: Sat, 03/10/2009 13:24
A few snaps taken on Saturday morning
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Published: Thu, 01/10/2009 18:14
A Shopping Extravaganza at The Atrium, Whittlebury Park near Towcester was visited by around 700 people last Thursday. Organised by five local mothers,
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Published: Fri, 25/09/2009 20:25
There were loads of coffee mornings today - mostly for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Published: Mon, 21/09/2009 13:58
Machinery and equipment taken
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Published: Mon, 21/09/2009 09:35
Revd Vic Read notches up 50 years as a priest
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Published: Sun, 20/09/2009 20:44
Eleanor our paper girl who makes the morning deliveries throughout the village is a member of a band called Intro Out
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Published: Mon, 14/09/2009 11:00
The free Safe ‘n Sound Community Connections roadshow will be visiting the Village Hall in Yardley Gobion on Tuesday 29th September 2pm to 5pm.
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Published: Sun, 13/09/2009 20:13
Fresh, free-range eggs! Exclusive to Abthorpe residents.
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Published: Fri, 11/09/2009 09:26
A House in Puxley, between Deanshanger and Pottersbury, was burgled on Thursday, 10 September.
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Published: Sun, 06/09/2009 21:01
It stands in an idyllic setting on our village green in front of a thatched cottage that was once a post office. Close by is a modern Royal Mail letter box and the village pump cast at E & H Roberts Ltd’s foundry in Deanshanger.
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Published: Sun, 06/09/2009 09:00
Last chance to visit the original Art's Festival 10.30 to 4 pm today 6th September
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Published: Fri, 04/09/2009 17:50
Paint Your Own Pottery Fun For Everyone
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Published: Wed, 02/09/2009 18:41
A serious road traffic collision took place at 7.55am this morning on the A422 near Deanshanger.
Involved in the collision was a red and black Honda CBR 600 motorcycle, a 7 tonne DAF box van and a white MAN articulated vehicle with blue semi-trailer.
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Published: Mon, 31/08/2009 21:10
Thomas Edward Smith’s funeral took place recently at our parish church. Tom, as he was affectionately known, was aged 103 and a real link with Abthorpe’s past.
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Published: Tue, 25/08/2009 21:46
Board given powers to entertain offers of investment...
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Published: Tue, 25/08/2009 13:32
The historic tunnel had been closed for repairs in 1980 for four years after geological movement caused the centre third to partially collapse.
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Published: Tue, 25/08/2009 11:18
Our church wardens would be very interested if anyone undertaking genealogical research could help.
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Published: Fri, 21/08/2009 15:51
'Lovely Things for Lovely Homes'
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Published: Mon, 10/08/2009 09:08
Andy Houghton has now been appointed to succeed Stuart.
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Published: Wed, 05/08/2009 11:44
VenueVerdict national benchmarking for conference and meeting venues with an average overall performance score of 96.2 per cent between April-June 2009.
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Published: Mon, 03/08/2009 08:25
Supersub The Rev’d Vic Read, a retired priest, is once again looking after Abthorpe and the other parishes in our local Whittlewood Benefice.
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Published: Tue, 28/07/2009 13:10
Provisional date confirmed for Silverstone round of 2010 MotoGP
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Published: Mon, 27/07/2009 10:06
During the recent warm weather I drove down to Towcester
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Published: Tue, 21/07/2009 12:52
Annual Art Show
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Published: Sat, 18/07/2009 20:42
All the Old Folks of the village were recently invited out to lunch by the Village Fund Group. Twelve were able to accept the invitation and a small convoy of cars driven by volunteers took them to Manor Farm at Catthorpe in Leicestershire.
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Published: Fri, 17/07/2009 16:24
A great local show at the Village Hall
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Published: Wed, 15/07/2009 11:26
Much to the annoyance of the local residents, namely rooks, magpies, collared doves and a woodpecker.
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Published: Sun, 12/07/2009 21:53
At the Summer barbecue at the Old School organised by the Parochial Church Council for the whole village, 95 people sat down to enjoy a magnificent Sunday lunch
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Published: Thu, 09/07/2009 10:56
Two men arrived at the address and said they were there to check the man hole covers.
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Published: Fri, 03/07/2009 21:34
Preschool Children open their own extended outside space
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Published: Mon, 29/06/2009 12:29
Every Thursday in July
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Published: Mon, 29/06/2009 10:03
Emma Cross from Hamilton in the north island of New Zealand recently made contact with Abthorpe to carry out research into her ancestors.
She found reference on aboutmyarea/nn12
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Published: Wed, 24/06/2009 20:33
Thank you for supporting Just 4 You Beauty Studio's - "Wakefield Goes PINK" in aid of "The Eve Appeal" on Sunday 14th June at Wakefield Country Courtyard
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Published: Mon, 22/06/2009 22:36
Car parking was set up around the village in paddocks, playgrounds and private driveways and visitors to the Grand Prix
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Published: Mon, 22/06/2009 17:51
Times might be tough and we all have to make some changes to our way of living and spending at the moment.
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Published: Sun, 21/06/2009 22:41
At the New Inn during the Grand Prix weekend it was a case of all hands to the pump to cope with the usual influx of welcome visitors from all over the country and abroad.
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Published: Wed, 17/06/2009 11:53
Police appeal for witnesses
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Published: Tue, 16/06/2009 16:18
Just 4 You Beauty Studio - Raise £1600 for the Eve Appeal - with Wakefield Turns Pink!
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Published: Sun, 14/06/2009 22:00
A touching finish to a spectacular day
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Published: Sun, 14/06/2009 21:16
Abthorpe just outside Towcester hosts spectacular barn dance and hog roast
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Published: Mon, 27/04/2009 10:02
Including Update - Man Arrested
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Published: Fri, 24/04/2009 10:47
The Rose and Castle Morris Men hosted a popular event at the Boat Inn to celebrate St George
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Published: Sun, 29/03/2009 11:59
Tea party held at Paulerspury Village Hall raises £520 for Ovarian Cancer Charity Ovacome
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Published: Tue, 03/03/2009 18:43
More details to follow
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Published: Wed, 21/01/2009 20:50
Man charged...
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Published: Thu, 18/12/2008 21:46
Updated with statement from Managing Director of South Northants Homes...
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Published: Sat, 22/11/2008 14:17
Well worth a visit, with easy parking
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Published: Mon, 13/10/2008 10:51
Fantastic Weather helped makes this a great event
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Published: Sun, 03/08/2008 10:38
Best Production of Henry V I have ever seen said one member of the audience
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 12:19
PYO - Strawberry Picking at Wakefield Farm Shop - Potterspury
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Published: Wed, 11/06/2008 20:33
Great venue, interesting shop - there is so much more to the villages than meets the eye...
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Published: Sat, 07/06/2008 17:50
Well worth a visit
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Published: Tue, 27/05/2008 12:31
Delays likely but not at peak times...
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Published: Sun, 18/05/2008 19:39
Heavy rain over bank holiday sadly made turnout very low - many events cancelled
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Published: Mon, 12/05/2008 13:59
Cyclist named...
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Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 09:52
Photographic report from Weston...
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Published: Sat, 26/05/2007 17:42
A few pictures from the well supported annual fete at Whittlebury
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Published: Tue, 22/05/2007 20:25
This is the main fund raiser of the year for St Mary's Church, Whittlebury
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Published: Mon, 14/05/2007 11:54
It all started with a rumour that skeletal remains were buried beneath the terrace at the back of "Magnolia", Church Lane, Alderton.
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Published: Fri, 11/05/2007 09:20
It all started with a rumour that skeletal remains were buried beneath the terrace at the back of "Magnolia"
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Published: Wed, 02/05/2007 15:17
This weekend
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Published: Tue, 01/05/2007 08:57
Annual Door to Door collections for the ongoing work
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Published: Wed, 18/04/2007 09:33
Yardley Gobion History Group led by Barbara King
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Published: Tue, 17/04/2007 20:31
Barn Dance - Simon Care - folk musician
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Published: Fri, 13/04/2007 14:21
Well known local artist Val Goldfinch's first solo exhibition going well
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Published: Wed, 11/04/2007 18:13
Road open again - roadworks almost finished
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Published: Tue, 10/04/2007 11:48
Pury End
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Published: Tue, 10/04/2007 11:47
Caring for the village
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Published: Mon, 26/03/2007 16:35
Starts April 18th running for six weeks
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Published: Thu, 22/03/2007 15:27
Next workshop 6th October
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Published: Mon, 19/03/2007 16:59
British Waterways Annual Towpath Tidy
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Published: Sun, 18/03/2007 11:46
Road closures
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