EXTON VILLAGE
Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2012
Issue 108
EXTON FRIENDLY SOCIETY BANNER - UPDATE
The Exton Friendly Society Banner is now back in Rutland, having been
conserved , and is safely in storage at the Rutland County Museum in
Oakham. Staff there are in the early stages of planning a textiles
exhibition, to take place next year, where the Banner will be on public
display and will, I am told, probably be the star of the show. [Meryl Hart]
A BIG THANK YOU from Annie Lea for all the friends who made her
80th birthday on 31st May such a lengthy and wonderful celebration and
for the tribute in the July newsletter.
Vehicle Identity Theft It is no longer easy to buy
number plates unless you are the the registered owner,so criminals are
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increasingly resorting to stealing number plates to disguise the identity of
the vehicles that are being used for their activities. You can purchase a
set of tamper proof number plate fixing screws from the Police Station for
£1, and these will be fixed free by any Garage in Rutland when your car is
serviced. Fitting these special screws will be a big help to the Police,
making life more difficult for criminals. It will also save you money if your
car is targeted. The screws are far cheaper than buying a set of
replacement number plates.
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The 2012-13 campaign launches on 19 July 2012 and aims to empower
elderly or vulnerable consumers to make effective purchasing decisions
when buying on their doorstep and reduce their vulnerability to rogue
traders. The OFT is working with local authority Trading Standards
Services, the Citizens Advice Bureau, the Direct Selling Association and
other key players to increase awareness of the issue of rogue doorstep
trading amongst the campaign’s primary target audience - UK residents
over 70 years and their families, friends and carers. Building on this there
will be a broader campaign in the Autumn of 2012 focusing on Doorstep
selling and Scams. The July campaign provides consumers with practical
tips and informs them of their rights including the following:
Think twice before you buy and if you are made to feel under pressure to
make a purchase, have the confidence to say no. Be wary of time-limited
or exclusive offers that need to be signed on the spot - this can be a high
pressure sales tactic.
Double check the facts. Do you fully understand the costs and know
whether it includes extras like installation, on-going serving charges or
warranties? Always shop around to compare products and prices.
Talk to someone you trust for a second opinion. If you spend more than
£35 with a trader on the doorstep, you usually have seven days in which
to cancel (subject to certain conditions).
If in doubt, call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 08454 040506 or
visit www.adviceguide.org.uk.
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Mobile phone security - If you receive a phone call on your mobile from
any person, saying that he or she is a company engineer, or telling you
that they are checking your mobile line, and you have to press #90 or #09
or any other number, end this call immediately without pressing any
numbers. There is a fraud company using a device that once you press
#90 or #09 they can access your 'SIM' card and make calls at your
expense.
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A
Message
to Dog
Owners
We are fortunate to live in Exton, with it's very low crime rate, but those
who receive the weekly Police alert messages and read the local papers
will know that crime is never far away. Dog owners can play an important
part in keeping Exton an even more secure and safe place to live. They
are often up and about when most of us are asleep in our beds or
watching TV, and they visit parts of Exton which some of us never get to.
They are therefore in a good position to see any unusual or suspicious
activity. Would everyone, including dog owners and walkers keep an
alert eye open and report anything suspicious on 101, it all helps the
Police build up a bigger picture which in term helps combat crime.
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There has been a spate of vehicles being targeted for their petrol/diesel in
the Rutland area. Please be vigilant by parking your vehicle in areas
where the vehicle can be seen, park on stones or gravel, the noise may
alert you. Park under security lights if you have them. There has also
been a catalytic converter taken in the area, again be vigilant and try and
park your vehicle on driveways or in garages. Make it as difficult as
possible.
Exton School Community Lunch
At the last Community Lunch held at Exton and Greetham C.of E.Primary School,
the cook, Lizzy Rawcliffe was presented with a bouquet to show the
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appreciation of villagers who have enjoyed the delicious meals she has provided
at this years’ lunches. A lunch, followed by entertainment by the children, is
held approximately every two months. If you would like to join in you can do so
by ‘phoning the school on 812380. The next lunch will take place on October
11th.
EXTON HISTORY Rachael Marsay,
archivist, has been working on the ‘Exton Papers’ and is giving a talk on
the subject in the Rutland County Museum on Wednesday 19th
September 2012 at 7.30pm. This is part of the programme of talks
organised by The Friends of Rutland County Museum & Oakham Castle
and The Rutland Local History & Record Society and is open to all.
Macmillan Coffee Morning to be held at Ann & Mick Bell’s, St Mary’s
House, High Street, Exton on Sunday 29th September.
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 pm
BRING AND BUY STALL - ALL WELCOME
HARVEST SUPPER
in Exton Village Hall,
Saturday October 13th. Dancing to Colin’s Music, 7 pm for 7.30
pm. Tickets from Ann Bell [01572 812594] or Jane Mills [01572
812480].
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LADIES CIRCLE
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 6TH
RUTLAND
HOMEOPATHY
Speaker: Mary Wright
7.30 pm Village Hall,
Exton
New Members welcome
EXTON PRODUCE SHOW
If you enjoy visiting and
exhibiting at our Village Show,
would you like to join our
Committee and ensure the
show continues to be part of
Exton Village life?
Please contact Chris Wallace
on 812081
Just come along to a meeting and
see what we do!!
Our next meeting is on Tuesday
18th September at 7.30 pm
held at the Fox & Hounds
‘VILLAGE FRIENDS EXTON CHURCH’ – As many of you will
know, the finances of the Parish Church are in a dire situation and the
small regular congregation cannot provide sufficient funds to keep the
building open and adequately heated. To this end a small group of
villagers, who are not all worshippers but who value the church building
as an important part of the community have decided to form a fund
raising group in order to raise money to help the building to remain open.
We plan to have six major fund raising events a year interspersed with
coffee mornings, cake stalls, etc. and we hope that we and you will enjoy
ourselves along the way. We have already had several volunteers to
organise such events. In addition to supporting the planned events we are
hoping that ‘friends’ of the church might be prepared to do one of the
following on an annual basis:
1.
Make an annual donation of £20
2.
Collect copper coins in a jam jar
3.
Fill a smartie tube with 20pence pieces [Tubes and smarties
provided!] which will hold about £12.
In order to be able to answer any questions and listen to comments and
further suggestions there will be a meeting in the Fox & Hounds on
Thursday 13th September at 7.30 pm. ........Sally Miller 01572 811411 / Ed Miller
01572 811411/Annie Lea 01572 813446 /Annette Oliver 01572 812233
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The Border Morris side "Way of
the Wyrd" visited Exton on the day of the produce show and
performed a range of traditional and newly written dances in front of the
Fox and Hounds. Based in Loughborough, the side performs throughout
the East Midlands, and this was their first trip to Rutland - but not their
last, as they have already been asked to come back to Exton! More
information on the side can be found on their website
www.wayofthewyrd.com, or from local Exton "Wyrdo" Meggie Hiley
(812509).
The 24th Exton Produce & Craft Show was held in the
Village Hall. Outgoing Secretary, Lynda Berry, reported that the show
was well supported and considering the dismal weather over the last few
months, there was a good selection of flowers, fruit and vegetables. The
home produce and craft sections also had a good number of exhibits.
Included in the Children’s Section was a wonderful display from Exton &
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Greetham Primary School of wooden spoons decorated as Scarecrows;
the judge, Val Drew, was so impressed that each and every one received
a Highly Commended Award after 1st, 2nd and 3rd had been chosen.
There was a good turnout in the most highly contested class, “Victoria
Sandwich – Men only”, which was won by Mick Bell. The Lady Juliana
Noel kindly presented the awards, after which she was presented with a
posy of flowers by Charlie Burrows and a cheque for her chosen charity,
the N.S.P.C.C.
Raffle prizes for Show Day, the Presentation Dinner and New Year
Dinner were kindly donated; Birdfair tickets for 2 by Leics. & Rutland
Wildlife Trust, Osprey Cruise tickets for 2 by Rutland Osprey Project,
Cream Tea for 2 at Barnsdale Lodge, Hambleton Bakery Vouchers, Hair
Product by Nicola Langston, Boots Voucher by Lillian Burton, Fox &
Hounds Exton voucher, Land’s End Vouchers, Nelsons Butchers voucher,
Co-op vouchers, Gates Nursery vouchers and winners included Colin
Haggar, Monica England, Max Fisher and Lillian Burton. Many of the
exhibits were donated and auctioned off by Ed Burrows.
Left: Terry Connolly receiving the Viking Trophy- Creative writing
Right Ella Langston receiving Graham Bell trophy from LadyJuliana for greatest
effort
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Left Mick Bell receiving Wooden Spoon for Victoria Sandwich
Right Mick Mills receiving Chippy Castle Breadboard for best homemade
loaf
Lady Juliana
receiving posy
from Charlie
Burrows
EXTON PRODUCE SHOW TROPHY WINNERS
Title
Veg/Fruit
Flowers
Class
Jan-21
Jan-21
15
22-35
33-35
Trophy
Melbourne Cup
Exton Dairy Cup
Eddie Hudson Cup
Ernie Higgins Salver
Betty Higgins Cup
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Item
Section Winner
Best Vegetable in Show
Heaviest Onion
Section Winner
Best Flower Arrangemt
Winner
John Bell
Mick Bell
Robert Hudson
Margaret Bell
Tamsin Summers
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22-35
Home Produce
23-25
36-55
36-55
53
Children's
45
56-65
56-65
65
64
64
58
58
Village Crafts
58
66-77
66-77
74
72
Gardens
75
78
79
80
81
83
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Show Winner
Dan Collins Rose
Bowl
Margaret Healey Cup
Stephanie Gibbins
Rose Bowl
Home Produce Shield
Specimen Rose
Best Flower in Show
Best Roses
Section Winner
Home Produce: Highest
Swinfen Tankard
Scoring Man
Victoria Sponge (Made
Wooden Spoon
by a Man)
Chippy Castle Bread
Handmade Loaf of
Board
Bread
Children's Shield
Section Winner
Items Showing Greatest
Graham Bell Award
Effort
Children's
Competition:A
Diamond Jubilee Crown
Betty Higgins Cup
or Tiara
Handwriting: for Best
Pen Set
Handwriting 6-9 Years
Handwriting: for Best
Pen Set
Handwriting 10-13 yrs
Exton School
Scarecrow on a
Governors' Shield 5-6 Wooden Spoon
Exton School
Governors' Shield 7-8 Scarecrow on a
Years
Wooden Spoon
Exton School
Governors' Shield 9- Scarecrow on a
11 Years
Wooden Spoon
Craft Shield
Section Winner
Jubilee Cup
Best Craft in Show
Best Woodwork,
Don Drinkall Salver
Metalwork or Item of
and Coffee Pot
Handycraft
Margaret Lambert
Salver
Cross-stich
Best Creative Writing
The Viking Trophy
Piece
Campden Salver
Best Garden
Lillian Burton
Margaret Bell
Lillian Burton
Ann Bell
Mick Bell
Mick Bell
Mick Mills
Sophie Hamilton
Ella Langston
Sophie Hamilton
Sophie Hamilton
Ella Langston
Connor
Sky
Ilana Richardson
Terry Connolly
Sheila Flawn
Stephen Ware
Meryl Hart
Terry Connolly
Belle Cooke
Helen & Martin
Maiden
Evelyn Hudson Cup
Gainsborough
Trophy
Valerie Staalem
Salver
Best Hanging Basket
Best Moveable
Container
Phyllis Wilson Trophy
John Burton
Memorial Salver
Joan Forster
Memorial Bowl
Over the Garden Gate
Paul & Meryl Hart
Meggie & Frens
Kruger
Best Vegetable Garden
Dick Goodey
Overall Show Winner
Meryl Hart
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Best Courtyard/Patio
Chris & Tony Wallace
WHAT’S ON?
COTTESMORE VILLAGE HALL - CINEMA night at 7.30am
18th September “Hotel Marigold” - 19th October “The Iron Lady” - 20th NOVEMBER “ War Horse”
Pay on the door £4.00 (Under 16s £2.00) For information ring 01572 813559 or 812424 or 812728
BOWLS COACHING DAY with Tony Allcock, MBE, holder of 14 world titles
Market Overton Bowls Club. Saturday 1st September, Spectators with lunch, £4.
Contact 01572 812233 – 10am -4.30pm
COTTESMORE PRODUCE SHOW – Sunday 2nd September, Companion Dog
Show Judge Tony Allcock. A Fun Day with 5 Pedigree classes and 5 Non Pedigree.
Contact 01572 8122233. Entries 2 pm. Judging 3 pm.
STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE
Lady looking for a cheap sit up and beg ladies bike that needs
a good home! 01572 812233
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OBITUARY RONALD BANKS 24.01.1925 - 09.08.2012
With the passing of 87 years old Ronald Banks, on 9th. August, Exton lost its oldest male
inhabitant. Born in Staffordshire, and the first member of his family to attend Grammar School,
Ron arrived in Exton 22 years ago where, with Jean, his wife of 67 years , he began transforming
the virgin meadow surrounding their new bungalow into an amazingly beautiful garden. This
garden won the Campden Salver for Best Garden many times, and Ron and Jean were always
willing to partake in the Open Gardens organised by the Produce Show Committee to fundraise for
various good causes. Ron and Jean’s home-made lemonade , served on these occasions became
well known , raising funds for Exton Church. Ron served on both the P.C.C. (for 12 years) and the
P.C. (for 9 years). In later years Ron and Jean were founder members of the Dinosaurs, a group
of friends dining monthly at the Fox & Hounds, named by Ron. Until his recent illness Ron kept
busy in his workshop, or reading his Daily Telegraph and doing cryptic crosswords. He will be
missed.
Parish Church Services
September
2nd
10. 00 Cottesmore – Morning Service
11.15 Stretton
– Group Holy Communion
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9 10. 00 Cottesmore – Morning service
9th 11.00 Greetham Community Centre - 4all
9th 11.15 Clipsham
- Holy Communion
16th 11.15 Exton
– Harvest Festival
22nd 15.30 Cottesmore – Induction of Rev Marcus Purnell*
23rd 10.30 Greetham – Benefice Holy Communion
30th 10.30 Thistleton – Benefice Holy Communion
*All are welcome to attend this special service but we do need to have an idea of numbers.
Would anyone wishing to come please let me know ASAP. There will be a reception afterwards in the social
centre at Cottesmore and it would assist if those attending could bring a plate of something suitable for
afternoon tea. Patricia Hagger 813118
ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY
Mass is celebrated in the Chapel, Exton Park, every Sunday at 9 am.
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CONTACTS;
Organisation
Ladies Circle
Village Hall
Chair
Secretary
Caretaker/Bookings
County Councillor
[Exton]
Parish Council
Chairman
PCC Clerk
RC Priest Oakham
Presbytery
Parish Church
Rector
Churchwarden
Fox & Hounds
Newsletter Editor
Contact
Christine Wallace
Telephone
812081
Email
Mark Butterill
Stephen Ware
Ann Bell
Terry King
813652
812825
812594
812735
mark@butterill.plus.com
s.c.ware@btinternet.com
mickpbell@tiscali.co.uk
terryking@onetel.com
Derek Palmer
812121
Jo Downton
Father Stephen Dye
811576
722308
Vacant contact
office
Patricia Hagger
Valter & Sandy
Annette Oliver
812202
jo.downton@btinternet.com
813118
812403
812233
taploc@btinternet.com
annetteoliver63@gmail.com
*******An exhibitor left a small Aynsley china vase with the ‘cottage garden pattern’ at the
Produce Show – it is currently being cared for by Chris Wallace - 812081*******
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OCTOBER NEWS LETTER – Contributions to be received by Editor by 23rd September.
Annette Oliver, Top House Cottage, 3 Oakham Road, Exton, post or by email/
annetteoliver63@gmail.com
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Acknowledgement and thanks
to the School for printing the Newsletter
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