Stoke Bruerne Gala Weekend 15th-16th June 2013

Celebrating our Waterways Heritage and The Canal Museum’s 50^th Birthday

A fun packed programme with boats, food, drink, live music and entertainment is sure to keep all family entertained at Stoke Bruerne’s Annual Gala event on 15-16^TH June.

The Canal Museum, which celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year, will be host to a large number of canal craft demonstrators including Roses and Castles painting, rag rug making, quilting, crochet lace and crochet, pottery, wood turning, rope splicing, decorative ropework and blacksmithing. Working or historic boats will be there in abundance with trade boats and stalls, theatre, dance, children’s activities, guided heritage walks and of course, a chance to take a boat trip on “Indian Chief” or “Charlie” into the famous 1 ¾ mile long Blisworth Tunnel.

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Jumble Sale - Saturday 27th April 2.pm

Stoke Bruerne Village Hall

Refreshments also available

Messy Church

Messy Church has taken off in style, lots of children from 0 to 99 are enjoying hands on activity and play. This takes place on the first Saturday of each month at Shutlanger village hall between 2.30 and 4.00 pm Children and adults of all ages are welcome to come along for a cuppa, fun and fellowship.

Flower Club

Shutlanger and Stoke Bruerne flower club takes place in Roade Village Hall situated on Baileys brook road. It is every second Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm . There will be Refreshments, Raffle and biscuit’s.

Non members are very welcome to come along and pay on the door £5 per head, this includes refreshments & biscuit's

Book Club

Stoke Bruerne Village Hall holds a FREE weekly Reading Club, every Tuesday 2 pm - 4 pm. Books can be borrowed for free. There are refreshments, magazines and books available to buy. ALL Monies raised contribute towards the upkeep of the village hall.

Church Services

Stoke Bruerne, St Mary the Virgin, invites everyone to a full service with communion at 9.30 am on the second Sunday of each month, All are welcome to attend and then enjoy a coffee and chat afterwards. Church

Shutlanger Chapel, St Anne’s holds a full service at 6 pm on the first Sunday of each month, All are welcome to attend this service in this beautiful building, refreshments are served after the service

Stoke Bruerne Spring Fair- May 6th

Stoke Bruerne Spring Fair,

Bank Holiday Monday May 6th,

ALL are welcome to come along and grab a bargain or try your luck with our Mega Raffle, Pink n Black Bottle tombola, there is also on offer our fabulous Fresh Home Bake, Giant Bric a Brac section, Plants, Books, CD’s and DVD’s along with various other stalls. All monies raised contribute to the maintenance, repair and improvement of our beautiful St Mary the Virgin Church.

Anyone wishing to contribute goods to any of the stalls or make a donation can ring 01604 862014 to arrange. Look forward to seeing you on the day!

Have your say on new homes bonus money

Have your say on new homes bonus money

South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) commenced consultation, Monday 11 March, on the proposals of how to best use the funds gained from new homes bonus money.

SNC are to establish funds to help local communities, voluntary groups, promote affordable housing and general economic development in the district, which will see millions paid out in the coming years.

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50+ Newsletter

The Spring edition of the 50+ Newsletter is now available and can be read on-line, simply click on the link below...

Can you help raise the next generation of Guide Dogs?

Guide Dogs is currently looking for caring homes for our mums...

Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 17th May 2013

Want to do something different? Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 17

th May 2013 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s information and support services.

FREE local Health walks...

... are open to everyone, They take place every two weeks and last approximately 45 minutes. The Meeting point is at 10 am in the Navigation public house car park. There is an optional refreshment break which does include a charge. For more information Contact Colin Hull the walk coordinator on 01327 322337

Stoke Bruerne Parents and children social group

We are a friendly bunch of parents living in the village and we meet every so often for a chance for us and our children to get to know one another better. So, if you are new to the village or would like to make new friends in our community (no matter how old your children are) then come along to one of the meets below: Awaiting details of next meet More info...

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE BULK OIL BUYING PROJECT

You may remember that last.autumn saw the launch of the Northamptonshire ACRE Bulk Oil Buying Project. We're pleased to report that it's fully up and running.

Village Gallery

Waste and Recycling

CHANGES TO YOUR CARDBOARD COLLECTION

From 31st March, householders will no longer be able to use their green bin to compost their cardboard. Cardboard will need to be put in your black boxes for recycling. After this date the green bins will be for garden waste only and the black boxes will be for recycling cans, plastics and cardboard.

Stoke Bruerne - The Boat Inn, Bridge Road

Towcester - Waitrose Supermarket, Richmond Road ***Now accepting juice cartons! (Tetra Paks)***

Towcester (postcode - NN12 8AX) - County Council Recycing Centre, Old Greens Norton Road ***Now accepting juice cartons! (Tetra Paks)***
Open at the weekend , Closed Tues & Wed , April - September open 8-8pm , October - March open 8-6pm

Towcester - Tesco Supermarket, Old Tiffield Road (no paper bank)

Towcester - Centre for Leisure, Springfields

Reuse Shop -

Simply bring along any reusable items to the recycling centre. The items will be safely stored away before being transferred to the nearest reuse shop.

Jack's Hill Cafe

Goods from Towcester HWRC

Watling St (A5)
Towcester
NN12 8AX

Mon-Sat 10:00 to 17:00

Sun 10:00 to 16:00

Find your bin collection day here

Composting info

Downloadable leaflet about your door step Waste and Recycling

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