December 2012 & January 2013
ROTHERSTHORPE
NEWSLETTER
The Newsletter for the Community of Rothersthorpe
www.rothersthorpe.info
Sunday 2nd December 9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 9th December 9.30am Morning Worship
Sunday 16th December 9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 23rd December 8.00am
9.30am
4.30pm
B.C.P. Communion
Morning Worship
Carols by Candlelight
Monday 24th December
Christmas Eve
3.30pm
11.30pm
Crib Service
Holy Communion
Tuesday 25th December
Christmas Day
8.00am B.C.P. Communion
Sunday 30th December 10.30am Benefice Communion
JANUARY 2013
Tuesday 1st January 10.30am Holy Communion in Kislingbury
Church
Sunday 6th January 9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 13th January 9.30am Morning Worship
Thursday 17th January 7.00am P.C.C.
Sunday 20th January 9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th January 9.30am Morning Worship
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER 2012 & JANUARY 2013
Church Cleaning
December 2nd - Lindsay & Christy
December 16th - June & Jane
December 30th - Mike & Sue
January 2013
January 13th - Lindsay & Christy
January 27th - June & Jane
Thruppsters
We will meet at Janet’s home at 2.45 on Monday 3rd
December for our Christmas Tea.
The January meeting will be in the Village Hall at 2.30
on Monday 14th
Peter Doran
Overgrown Bushes
At this time of year there are few jobs to be done in the garden, however it is an ideal time to cut back those hedges, bushes and trees.
There have been a number of comments about foliage overhanging footpaths around the village. Please could all residents ensure that the footpath outside their home is completely clear.
Many thanks Sarah Murphy, Parish Clerk
Preparing for Christmas
Although I’m writing these few thoughts at the beginning of November by
the time you read these words it will have all begun once again, the frenetic
preparations for Christmas! The making or purchasing of cakes and
puddings; the choosing of the meat; the aching hands and feet from endless
hours trawling around the shops in the anxious search for presents or the
nerve tingling wait for that important delivery from Amazon etc. etc.
However, is this how it should be?
A Prayer to Prepare for Christmas
Father, we call a halt. Here, and now, and at this moment
we think of that first Christmas when history paused and turned upon its
hinges as your Son became a human. Born into a working class family, born to
parents struggling to make ends met, born to experience everything we
experience and born to bear our sins.
Help each one of us to prepare for Christmas by finding time for quiet, time
to drink in the wonder and beauty of your Son's birth, time to offer again
our hearts and each part of our life to him.
May the days of our lives and pages of our diary turn upon this silent hinge.
May our work, our leisure and lives be rooted and grounded in peace.
Jesus said :- 'My peace I give to you, but not the sort the
world gives'
Father, we understand only too well the kind of peace which man-
kind manufactures: the peace of political and other settlements. Give to
more and more of us all over the world the peace we do not understand, the
peace which passes understanding, the peace which flows from unconditional
obedience to the law of love, give us your kind of peace. And we pray for
those in positions of power, authority and influence, that they may open
their hearts and give their will to you, that you may work through them.
Jesus said :- 'When you give food or drink to
some one who has none, you’re giving it to me’
Save us. Father, from becoming hardened to the numerous pleas for help
we see on our screens or read in our newspapers each day. Open our eyes
and pockets to the needs of our world. Restructure and change around
our hearts so it may not be a burden to give but a joy.
Jesus said :- 'Man cannot live by bread alone’
Dear Lord, the giver of all, guide our giving so that we may
support all those who spend their lives, at home and all over the world not
only feeding physical needs but also feeding spiritual needs with the good
news of Christmas.
Father, with all our hearts we thank you for all that you have given us
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
To your Name, Lord Jesus, help me to
bow the knee and all its worshipping;
bow the head and all its thinking;
bow the will and all its choosing;
bow the heart and all its loving,
today, tomorrow, and all the days of my life. Amen.
May the God who came to us in Christ give you a Christmas to remember,
as you let him give you his love, shown in the pouring out of his blood on
the cross.
Stephen French Rector of Bugbrooke, Harpole, Kislingbury and Rothersthorpe
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Rothersthorpe Village on Friday 14th December
Friday 11th January from 16.30 to 16.55
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News from Rothersthorpe School
Class 2 enjoyed an afternoon at Hunsbury Library recently and the
librarian is also coming to school to a ‘story sharing’ session with
Class 1
Our children dressed in bright clothes for mufti day and made
donations to 2 charities - BBC Children in Need and the Road Safety
charity ‘Brake’, who emphasis to children the importance of wearing
bright things to ‘been seen’ when they are out and
about during the dark mornings and evenings at this
time of year.
As always, December will be a very busy month at
school – Our school choir will be taking part in the
Cluster Carol Service at Bugbrooke Church on
3rd December
We are giving two performances of our Christmas
production on the evening of Wednesday 12th December and after-
noon of Thursday 13th December
We will round off the term with our Nativity and
Christingle Service in Church on Wednesday 19th
December at 1.30pm and following the service,
members of the Church will serve tea and mince pies
in the Village Hall and draw their Christmas Raffle.
School closes on Wednesday 19th December and
re-opens to pupils on Monday 7th January.
We have been busy showing lots of prospective parents around our
school recently and would like to remind all parents of pre-school
children that online applications for places in Reception class for
September 2013 close on 15th January!
May we wish all the residents of Rothersthorpe a ‘Merry Christmas’
From all the staff and pupils at Rothersthorpe CE Primary School!
Women’s Institute
There is no meeting as such during December as we
have booked our Christmas Dinner at the Walnut
Tree on Wednesday 5th December meeting at 7pm
for a 7.30pm dinner.
All to bring one Christmas card and one present
worth £1 or less. This year's competition is making something
wonderful (or otherwise) with a pine cone.
We kick off next year on Monday 21st January with a very
welcome return of Michael Boyce who is coming to talk about
Rockingham Castle and the Watson Family. As usual, all are
welcome. We meet at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, the cost to visi-
tors is £3 which includes refreshments. Please join us if you possi-
bly can.
On behalf of our Institute may we wish everyone
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Kathy Sindall BSc (Hons) MChS
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RELEASED ON BEHALF OF
THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
People urged to take care
as river and canal levels remain high
Weather forecast remains
unsettled.
People across the county are being warned to take care when
travelling around the villages as standing water and high river
levels could remain for several days.
The public are being advised to avoid driving or walking through flood or standing water and to check they are signed-up for flood
warnings.
The flood warning at Billing Aquadrome is likely to remain in place for several days. Boaters are also being warned that River Nene
currently has Strong Stream Advice in place, making navigation inadvisable.
Although rivers are likely to remain high for several days, on current forecasts the Environment Agency hopes that there will be sufficient time for levels to recede between bands of rain.
People need to keep an eye on local conditions and make sure they are signed-up to receive flood warnings."
The public can keep up to date with the latest forecasts and
warnings for their area on the Environment Agency website and with forecasts on TV and radio.
The Environment Agency updates its flood guidance every 15 minutes on its website at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx, and you can follow the Environ-
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Have Yourself a Safe and Happy Christmas Christmas is a fun time of year for most people. Don't let Christmas be spoiled
for you and your friends and family by taking some simple steps to make sure
that you have a safe Christmas.
Shop Safely Don't let yourself become a victim of crime when you are
doing your Christmas shopping:
Park your car safely.
Watch out for pickpockets.
Take care at cash machines.
Look after the Presents Keep presents out of sight until last thing on Christmas Eve.
Try not to hide or store Christmas presents outside in the shed or garage.
If you do 'hide' or store larger items such as bicycles in sheds or outbuildings
then make sure that they are very secure.
Keep receipts and instruction manuals separate so that should the worst
happen, you have evidence of what was taken.
Dispose of packaging carefully as empty boxes left outside will indicate that
these goods are available inside. Crush the boxes and put them in the bin -
recycling whatever you can
Check your insurance and make sure that you are covered for the value of
goods in your home.
Take the frame numbers of new bicycles and serial numbers of new electrical equipment for future reference.
Try not to position the Christmas tree or presents right in front of the win-
dow. This may attract attention from anyone passing.
Celebrate in Safety Don't let your Christmas celebrations be ruined. Avoid any problems this
Christmas:
Drink sensibly.
Avoid trouble and confrontational situations when out and about.
Look after your possessions - watch out for pickpockets and thieves.
Look after your friends.
Think about your personal safety and don't take unnecessary risks.
Don’t put yourself at risk from fire
Take steps to prevent any accidental fires at your house party. There are a
number of additional steps to take at Christmas time to reduce the risk of fire
in your home in addition to the steps that you would nor-
mally take:
Fairy lights. Fairy lights and Christmas tree lights
don't get used very often, so you should ensure they're in
good working order before using them. Check that the fuse
in the plug is the right size (see the box for the maximum
size of fuse you should use). Replace any bulbs that blow.
Don't leave fairy lights on when you go to bed or leave the
house. Don't let bulbs touch anything that can burn easily, such as paper or
fabrics (be especially careful with other Christmas tree decorations).
Decorations. Keep decorations and greeting cards away from heaters,
lights, fireplaces and candles. Festive decorations made
of tissue paper or cardboard burn particularly easily.
Parties. When you are having a party, there can be
a greater risk of fire. Make sure your guests know the
escape route in case there is a fire and put out enough
ashtrays for smokers. If you have guests staying the
night, make sure they know of any features they may
not be familiar with - for example, how to unlock your front door and tell them
where the door keys are kept overnight.
Candles. Be careful when using candles.
Drive Safely Slippery road surfaces and reduced visibility can make
winter driving particularly hazardous. Hazards can
include snow, ice, fog, strong winds, rain or wet leaves..
Don't drink and drive. The only safe option is not to
drink alcohol if you plan to drive, and never offer an
alcoholic drink to someone else who is intending to
drive. More information about drink driving can be ob-
tained from the Department for Transport. Remember, it
can take a long time for alcohol to leave your system and you may not be safe
to drive the morning after.
Village Website Competition
T he Parish Council with support from a Northamptonshire
Jubilee Fund has agreed to donate a prize of a £10 Marks &
Spencer voucher each month to the post or
comment which is the most informative; attention
grabbing advert for a village event; incisive or
insightful comment or contribution by someone in
full time education.
The competition will run each month for 6 months starting from
January. Winners will be notified within ten days of the end of
each month and will be judged by members of the Parish Council.
I'm looking forward to seeing some new users on the web site.
Steve McCarthy - [email protected]
Bugbrooke Church
Tuesday
4th December
7.30pm
Towcester Choral Society
Carol Concert
£8 with £4 concessions
Wine, coffee and tea,
sausage rolls and
Christmas Cake
Kislingbury Church
Saturday
8th December
7.30pm
Towcester Studio Band Christmas Concert
Mince pies, biscuits, tea or
coffee and a free glass of wine
Plus lucky ticket prize draw
Tickets £7 available from
Leslie 830343, Judith
830421 or Gill 831384
Rogue traders – advice to residents Officers would like to remind residents against rogue
traders following some recent reports of cold calling
on properties in the Harpole area.
To help prevent becoming a victim we are encouraging
people in the area to be vigilant and have issued the following advice
to residents:
Do not open the door if you do not recognise the caller
Always ask for ID, if necessary take a contact number for the
company and verify if the caller is genuine
If the caller does enter the house, do not leave them
unattended
If you feel concerned, dial 999
If anyone has suspicions or concerns that distraction burglars
or rogue doorstep traders are operating in your neighbourhood
or targeting someone you know, ring the dedicated doorstep
crime number on 0345 23 07 702
For further information on doorstep crime, please visit
www.northants.police.uk/crimeprevention
Rothersthorpe Art Group & Soup & Stalls
Rothersthorpe Art Group held it's second Art Exhibition on the
17th and 18th November. Attendance was very good during both
days and all the members of the group would like to thank everyone
who came and supported us. Please keep a look out for our next
Exhibition about the same time next year. Maggie Scott
Thanks to all those who helped to make the "Soup & Stalls" event
such a success. Just short of £500 was raised on the day, which is
terrific.
There certainly seemed to be a lot of people "just going to" or
"just coming from" the Art Exhibition, so it seems to have worked
well holding the 2 events on the same day. Val Bridges
Parish Council Meeting The next Parish Council meetings will be held on Monday
December 10th & January 14th at 7.30pm in the Committee
Room at the Village Hall.
Anyone is welcome to attend and address the Parish Council in
the public open session at the beginning of the
meeting. Please come along and participate in
your local community decision making
process.
Sarah Murphy Parish Clerk
Brownies and Guides
Saturday December 1st 2012
10.00 to 12.00midday
in the Village Hall
Brownies and Guides from the Rothersthorpe packs
are hosting a fun filled festive fair with food, drinks,
games and hand made decorations.
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Rothersthorpe Day Nursery
Open 8am -6pm 52 weeks of the year excluding bank holidays
Excellent pre-school facilities - 11 hours of Early funding for 52 weeks per
year available for children at the start of a new term following their 3rd
birthday - A breakfast club, after school club and Holiday club is available
from age 4-11 years
Employers vouchers - savings on childcare costs
Ring on 01604 831263 or email [email protected]
to arrange a visit, we’d love to hear from you!
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
From All at Rothersthorpe Nursery
Neighbourhood Watch
There have been many reports of incidents in surrounding
villages in the last few weeks, from breaking in properties
to criminal damage on parked cars, also I heard that there
has been a spate of youths firing air pellets at young children, although
this has mainly been in the Wootton area, which is not very far from us, so
as always please be aware and be cautious.
I have not heard of any specific incidents in the village and hopefully
there won't be any to report over the Christmas period.
There are many helpful pages on www.northants.police.uk, from home
security to how to act in an accident, also there are interesting and helpful
articles on the Neighbourhood watch site, www.neighbourhoodwatch.net.
As always if you see anything suspicious please contact the police on 101,
and if possible please let myself or Margaret know on 831020.
I hope we all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Christy
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Come and see in the New Year At
Rothersthorpe’s New Year’s
Eve Party!
Where: Rothersthorpe Village Hall What Time: 8pm-Late
Tickets: £5 Adults, £2.50 Children
*Licenced bar, disco and raffle*
Tickets available now from: Jodie: 07875478976 Carol: 01604 831898 Jeff: 07986890834 Angela: 07772497919
Limited amount available
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