EXTON VILLAGE
Newsletter
JULY 2012
Issue 107
ROYAL DIAMOND JUBILEE
CELEBRATIONS IN EXTON
Stamford End:
On Saturday, 2 June, the residents of Stamford End and a few of
their friends held a Street Party to celebrate the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee. Luckily the weather remained dry, although
quite cool, and almost 50 residents and their friends enjoyed a
terrific barbeque (kindly loaned by David Healey). “A great time
was had by all.” [Judith Whitworth]
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MALTINGS YARD
Several villagers also attended the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II
on her trip to Stamford and Burghley House as part of the Jubilee
Celebrations
Twelve members of Exton Reading Group had a most enjoyable picnic on
one of the rare beautiful evenings this summer on 19th June for their annual trip to
Tolethorpe Hall. This year the members chose to see ‘ Twelfth Night’.
New Secretary of the Group is Meggie Hiley , Pudding Bag Lane,
meggiehiley@hotmail.com.
Our thanks to Susan Ware for organising the Reading Group since its inception in
2005.
To see the News letter in colour please go on line to the village web site
exton.leicestershireparishcouncils.org
N.B. contributions to the September News Letter need to be with the Editor
by
23rd August .
Remember – WE DO NOT HAVE AN August News letter
Acknowledgement and thanks to the School for printing the news letter[Ed]
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HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY LITTLE ANNIE’ !
A popular figure in Exton, ever graceful and youthful, Annie Lea celebrated her
80th birthday in style with dearest “boyfriend” Nigel at the Hambleton Hall
Hotel, courtesy of their family. The village also shared the occasion with
several ‘surprise’ parties being arranged by friends.
Since moving to Exton more than 25 years ago, Annie and Nigel have carved
a niche in the life of Exton, respected and loved for their commitment to young
and old alike. For many of the young people of Exton they will be remembered
among other things for Halloween, the witches broom and treats galore at their
home in Stamford Road. Their dedication to the welfare of the community,
participation in the many fund raising events to support the village, notably the
Church Roof Fund and the Exton Street Market will be remembered by the
wider community.
More significant, however, has been Annie’s contribution to the Village
School, spanning more than twelve years, most of which as Chair of
Governors, leading the School through some very difficult times until her
retirement in 2008. Such was her contribution to the School that she was
honoured at Oakham Castle in 2008, receiving the High Sheriff’s Award for
Service to the Community. Many will remember the party thrown in her honour
by the School in May 2008 when the Lord Lieutenant, Dr.Laurence Howard
OBE, presented her with a garden bench - especially made by Andy and Mick
Mills - on behalf of the community.
To this day she works tirelessly, helping those less fortunate and providing
friendship and support for those in need. So it comes as no surprise that Exton
wanted to celebrate her life and it was very fitting that her 80thbirthday should
be applauded and recognised with an invitation to the Queen’s Garden Party
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at Buckingham Palace on 29th May, the start of a three week marathon of
surprise parties and a very special family gathering, culminating in the wedding
of their grand-daughter in Oakham on 16th June.
Throughout her colourful and remarkable life Annie has been blessed with her
‘Rock’ beside her, supporting her from Portobello Market to Buckingham
Palace, never wavering and always cheerful. It is probably not surprising that
for us in Exton we feel we have our own ‘Royal Affair’ during this special year
of celebrations. God bless you Little Annie! [MDGB]
THANKS
On behalf of my mum, Pat Maiden, I would like to thank everyone who made
her 70th birthday party at The Fox and Hounds such a memorable occasion.
Special thanks go to Sandra, Valter and the staff for the wonderful food and
service! Mum asked for donations for the Neuro Critical Care Unit at
Addenbrookes instead of presents as without their care she wouldn’t have
been here to celebrate her birthday and for that we are extremely grateful, a
cheque for £325 has been sent. Thank you, [Bernadette Wallace]
ANNUAL VILLAE PRODUCE SHOW Sunday 12th August 2012
Once again this year our village will hold its annual produce show. It is a really
wonderful event and something that makes our little community very special.
So perhaps you grow wonderful fruit and veg, or you make delicious jam or
chutney. Perhaps cross stitch is your thing, or maybe you are a knitter. Can
you bake a light cake or a deep pie? Are you a talented photographer or an
observant sketcher? There is an opportunity for everyone. Please look out for
the show schedule which you'll receive soon. In there you'll find details of all
the classes and how to enter on the day. In the meantime, please don't forget
the gardens competitions, details of which and an entry form arrived with your
June Newsletter. Enclosed herewith details of Childrens Handwriting
Competition. Please remember to enter your gardens as judging takes place
very soon. Best Garden - 25 June, Best Courtyard/patio - 25 June, Best
Hanging Basket - 17 July, Best Container - 17 July Best Vegetable Garden 23 July, "Over the Garden Gate"- 23 July. If you've lost your entry form, or
need advice, please contact Chris Wallace. Lastly, our show is for everyone
old and young, familiar and new faces. All are welcome, and even if you don't
want to enter, come along on the day, view the exhibits and have a tea and
homemade cake in the village hall. Hope to see you there!
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MONTY
Much loved 5 year old Male Bengal Cat needs a new home and family.
We are moving to Australia and as much as it breaks our heart we think it
would be best to find Monty a new home in the UK. We are moving to a
large city and he has grown up in the Exton countryside all his life and we
feel city life would not be fair to him. His in good health and has been
neutered. Very playful and affectionate. He is used to having a cat flap and
the freedom to roam around the village.
If you can help us find Monty a new home please contact James & Diane
Goodman on: James: 07779703925 or Diane: 07947644121 – Thank you.
EXTON MAY FAIR MAY 27th
The sun shone all day, the setting was perfect in the Fox and Hounds paddock and a
successful day was enjoyed by many villagers and visitors. Sandra and Valter very
kindly let us use their grounds, basically to promote the work of the Cinnamon Trust.
This is a national charity caring for elderly and terminally ill patients who become
anxious about the care and future of their pets – often their sole companions.
Volunteers help by exercising pets, attending veterinary appointments when necessary,
fostering pets whilst the patient young or old has to attend hospital or care and giving
support and reassurance to the human as well as the pet, be it dog, cat, bird, fish, goat,
horse – we are there to help. The Cinammon Trust never puts to sleep any beloved
pets and rehomes whenever possible, or allows the pet to end its days in one of its
sanctuaries – for more information go to www.cinnamon.org.uk. Other villagers took
advantage of stall space as well as David’s Fuschias and other traders who reported a
good day. Pub food was available all day and the hog roast was very popular with all
ages. The Cinnamon Trust raised £400 on the day – an excellent donation to further
its work – as well as the opportunity to publicise the charity. To all who supported us,
helped, donated and especially Peter for our marquee [much needed in the heat] a very
big thank you – but special mention to Sandra and Valter and family for making it all
possible – sincerest thanks to you all. [Marian Foers]
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OBITUARY
ROBERT LACEY
Rob Lacey of Pudding Bag Lane, Exton died suddenly and unexpectedly at
work in Peterborough on 23rd April, aged 51. The funeral, conducted by Anne
Adamson, took place at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton, followed by
burial in Exton churchyard. The organist was Linda Hall; musical tributes were
made by James Goodman and Sophie Hobby and spoken tributes were paid
by Helen and Edward Lacey and Jonathan Head. The eldest child of
Rosemary and Jim Lacey, Rob was born in Chester and educated at
Lancaster Royal Grammar School before gaining a university sponsorship in
engineering with GEC at Whetstone, Leicestershire. He met his wife, Jane,
shortly before matriculating to Pembroke College, Cambridge to read
Chemical Engineering. After graduating, Rob worked at GEC then moved into
Finite Element Analysis, first at Boeing and then, for 15 years, with his two
partners in their own successful consultancy, Matrix Stress Analysis. Rob and
Jane lived in Shearsby, Leicestershire for nine years before moving to Exton in
1995.Since 2003, Rob has worked at Perkins Engine Company in
Peterborough as a Senior Team Leader in the CAE Department. Rob was an
expert in the application of Abaqus software in his field of engineering and
made a major contribution to the Abaqus User Group both as Chair and as a
keynote presenter at international conferences. He was scheduled to deliver
another presentation in late May this year at the conference in Providence,
Rhode Island, USA. When living in Shearsby, Rob was a leading member of
the Lutterworth Labour Party and in local elections successfully piloted
innovative canvassing strategies. After moving to Exton, Rob became a muchrespected county councillor in Rutland from 1996 to 2003 as a member of the
Labour Party. He was ward member for Exton, Greetham and Stretton and
chaired the Planning Committee with calmness, good humour and flair.
Rob was a keen fell-walker and map-reader and he knew the Lake District fells
like the back of his hand. He spent many holidays walking with Jane in the
Lake District, Scotland, Ireland, Devon and Cornwall and with Helen and Chip
around Bath. He treasured family holidays, always did his research
meticulously- frequently contributing reviews on hotels and restaurants to
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Tripadvisor- and he enjoyed travelling in France, Tuscany, Spain, Northern
California, Oregon and New England. Over the years he became a keen
gardener and, as something of a perfectionist, always insisted on tackling most
of the household DIY jobs, which he did very successfully. Rob was an avid
reader and in his own writing of reports, reviews and presentations he
expressed himself fluently, pithily and impeccably; indeed, he would have
enjoyed reading for an English degree as much as in his chosen academic
discipline. Rob loved life, he loved his family and he loved the company of
friends. He had the gift of friendship and, with his larger-than-life charisma and
humour, together with his 6 foot 6 inch stature, he made his mark wherever he
went, whether in his social life, at university, at work, on holidays or round and
about Rutland. Rob was a loyal and devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and
godfather. He enjoyed spending time locally with his parents, Rosemary and
Jim and his sister, Anthea, in Bath with sister, Helen and her husband, Chip,
and in Edinburgh with brother, Ed, his partner, Sarah and their daughter, Beth.
He was an excellent host and entertainer and a keen partygoer; he very much
enjoyed visits to local hostelries and restaurants and had a lifelong passion for
music, from The Beatles and David Bowie to Muse. In recent years he
mastered the guitar and frequently joined in jamming sessions at social
gatherings as well as performing to local acclaim at the Extonbury Music
Festival with “Labour’s Lost Luvvies.” Rob leaves his wife, Jane, his parents,
Rosemary and Jim, his sisters, Anthea and Helen, his brother, Ed, his
brothers-in-law, Chip and Peter, his nephew, Tobie, nieces, Anna and Beth,
their mothers, Julie and Sarah and his mother-in-law, Iris.Family mourners
included: Jane Lacey, Rosemary and Jim Lacey, Helen Lacey and David
(Chip) Chaplin, Anthea Lacey, Ed Lacey, Beth Lacey and Sarah Hulme, Peter
Ward and Julie Fraser, Tobie and Anna Ward, Meg and James Szerdy (
Frank, Elizabeth and family; Pandy and family), Rosemary and David Philips
and Melanie (Josie, Chris and family ), George Lacey ( Doris and family),
David and Beverley Lacey ( Andrew, Stuart and George). Sympathisers
included: Mike and Marjorie Walter, Aileen and David Pyle, Jonathan Head
(the Head family), Steve Winram ( Sarah, Eleanor and Olivia), Clint Davies
Taylor ( Pauline, Megan, Elliott), Alan Prior (Simulia), Joan Dale-Lace and
Mike, Emma and Izzy Novak, Angie Walsh, Ann and Mick Bell, Richard and
Barbara Abels (Lucy Skinner), Tom Skinner, Neil and Colleen Duerden (Blake
and Natasha Duerden and Phil and Jane Hainey and family) Diane and James
Goodman, Robyn and Anthony Goodman, Peter and Kate Hamilton, Mel and
Vic Russell (Leonie), Carol and Geoff, Eva and Ragnar, Dan and Fay
Howison, Roger Wood, Caroline and Willy Bach, Adrienne and Jenny
Catcheside and Paul Dakin, Hilary Stanion, Hetty Riddell (Sheila and Mark
Butterill), Colin and Patricia Hagger, Nigel and Annie Lea, Lydia and David
Dunbavand (Will, Ellie and Edward), Jules and Carol Lee, Tanya and Neil
Harrison, Susan Brown, Sophie Hobby, Cathy Aynsley, Richard and Marion
Seal, Jean McKell (Steve), Oliver and Helen Bird (Graham Carey), Peter and
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Joy McNally (Tanya and Sam), Lance and Sue,Anne Goold, Liz Carter (the
Carter family), Alison Norton (Tom and Lucy and Paul Dehavilland), Roger and
Sandy Begy (Greetham and Stretton Parish Council), Peter Green (Judith and
family), Sandra and Valter Floris (Christine and Tony Wallace and all at the
Fox and Hounds, Exton), Terry Connolly, Michael (Puggy) Langston (Nicola,
Phoebe and Ella Langston and Peter and Sharon Bell and family), Linda
Proctor, Dawn Terry, Susan and Stephen Ware, Jojo (Fionnbharr), Sophie
Collins (David, Freddie and Darcey), Tina Arch and Jill Lane, David Moore
(Perkins Engines), Simon Cotton (Cotton family), Richard Clark and Hannah
Croft, Sarah and Robert Wilkie, Helen and Duncan Godber, Ed and Sally
Miller, Robin Beard, Chris and Bob, Dave and Heather Smith, Alan and
Rosemary Baker, Lyn Bull and Brian Packer, Councillor Joyce Lucas and
Robert Lucas, Peris Steen (John Maclean), Sue and David Healey (Emily
Healey and Stephen Wallace, Tuesday, Tiffany and Holly), Chris Larsen
(Katie, Emily and Zachary), Derek Palmer (Exton Parish Council), Sarah
Linsell (Gary, Matt and Kathryn), Rebecca and Matt Jordan, Gabrielle
Maughan (Rutland Labour Party), Jon and Vicky Thewell, Di Toy, Linda and
Lindsay Berry, Bernadette and Mark Wallace, Peter Golden (Kim Lee), Kit and
Judy Swinfen, Kevin Williams (Sandra), Alison Merrills (Sir Jonathan North
Community College, Leicester), Sherry and Michael Burditt, Jane and Dave
Cowling, Pete Edwards and Liz Allison, Paul and Millie Justin, Laurence
Catcheside, Dave Lay, Alan Bird and Wendy, Anne and Keith Beeson, Jill and
Martin Littlejones, Richard Kew and Gail Kalsi, Clive and Brenda Garner,
Graeme Falconer (Caroleen), Sue Seddon (Geoff, Rilla and Major), Chris
Healey, Patrick and Monica England, Paul and Meryl Hart (Nick, Jonathan and
families and Pat and Ken Rudkin), Jane Bews, Edward Baines (Mrs Baines
and Rutland County Council), Peter Healey, Terry King, Ian and Kath
Smeeton..........[ tribute by Jane Lacey]
The Olympic Torch Relay 3rd July route through Rutland includes:
Langham (14:18 – 14:25), Oakham (14:29 – 14:43), Rutland Water (14:54
– 15:42) and Uppingham (16:15 – 16:24).
A warning has been issued after an elderly and vulnerable resident paid £99 to fraudsters
for a useless and potentially dangerous ‘plug-in' energy saving device [22 June 2012]. The
fraudster contacted the elderly woman by telephone claiming to be from her energy supplier. The
caller offered her a plug-in device which they claimed would reduce her energy bills by 40 per
cent. This is a known scam, which has caused elderly and vulnerable customers up and down
the country to give out their bank details over the phone. The caller always appears to be very
credible because they provide the consumer's details and, on occasions, some or all of the digits
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of their debit or credit card. Payment for the device is taken over the phone. A few days later, the
consumer will receive a small grey plastic plug-in device, circle on the front with the following
wording: "Intelligent energy saver electricity-saving box the result is the best". Be wary of cold
callers!
EXTON & GREETHAM CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Serving the communities of Greetham and Exton
We have certainly been busy since our last newsletter. The school celebrated
the Diamond Jubilee with a picnic lunch followed by a party for the children.
The children recorded their own Jubilee song which has been sent to the
Queen for her to enjoy. Some of our children went to Burghley House to be
part of the Queens Jubilee Picnic and we are all going to Rutland Water to
enjoy witnessing the arrival of the Olympic Torch.
Just a reminder, that we have a Salvation Army clothes and shoe collection bin
in the school car park; so please support the Salvation Army by using it to
recycle your unwanted clothes etc.. Our next, now ever popular community
lunch will be held on Thursday 12th July at 1.30pm. The cost is £3.50 for a
lovely homemade two course meal and after dinner singing! Please give the
school a ring (01572 812380) to book your place.
The children have once again been very excited by the arrival of our chicks.
They love watching the eggs hatch and seeing the chicks grow and develop.
We have once again managed to find local homes for them.
What have we been doing and what are we up to!
 Olympic celebrations with Brooke Hill Academy
 Olympic lunch
 Sports Day
 Trip to Sea life centre at Hunstanton
 Olympic Torch at Rutland Water
 Peterborough cathedral visit
 Spotlight Dance Festival
 School disco
 Leavers Service
If you have just moved into the area or your child is starting school in
September 2013, don’t forget your catchment school. For more information
about the school please visit our website www.extonschool.co.uk or ring us on
01572 812380. Come and see us in action!
Striving for Excellence
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CONTACTS;
Ladies Circle: Christine Wallace ................................................... ..................
812081
Village Hall Committee - Chair: Mark Butterill-mark@butterill.plus.com .........
813652
Village Hall Committee-Secretary/Stephen Ware-s.c.ware@btinernet.com ................. 812825
Village Hall Caretaker [and bookings]: Ann Bell-mickpbell@tiscali.co.uk.................... 812594
County Councillor (Exton): Terry King............................... ....................
812735
Parish Council (Chairman): Derek Palmer ....................................
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RC Priest, Father Stephen Dye (Oakham Presbytery) .............
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Council (Clerk): Jo Downton......................................................
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811576
Parish Church Rector : vacant – contact office.............................. .......................
812202
Churchwarden: Patricia Hagger ...........................
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813118
Fox & Hounds ................
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812403
News letter Editor: Annette Oliver – annetteoliver63@gmail.com ......................
812233
ST PETER & ST PAUL CHURCH SERVICES
11.15 Group Holy Communion – Exton
10.00 4All
– Greetham
10.00 Morning Service
- Cottesmore
11.15 Holy Communion
– Clipsham
July 15th 10.00 Holy Communion
– Cottesmore
July 22nd 11.15 Morning Prayer
- Exton
July 29th 10.30 Benefice Holy Communion – Clipsham
July
1st
July 8th
OPEN INVITATION
Our new rector Revd Marcus Purnell will be licensed on 22 September 2012 at
15 30 in Cottesmore. Everyone is welcome but it would be helpful if I could be
advised of numbers. Following the service there will be a reception in
Cottesmore Community Centre. Patricia (813118).
FINANCES: In the last two newsletters I have drawn our situation to your
attention and have only received two responses. It is now worse. Our boiler
has finally died and in our present circumstances I see no way of any
replacement heating. The PCC will discuss this at a meeting on 16 July,
please advise me if you have any ideas. In the long term the only thing that will
rescue the situation is more regular donations. Patricia Hagger (813118)
ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY
Mass is celebrated in the Chapel, Exton Park, every Sunday at 9 am.
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PRODUCE SHOW 2012
Class 64.
CHILDREN’S HaNDwRItINg COMPETITION
6 -9 years and 10 - 13 years
Age 6-9
Seaside, by Shirley
Hughes
Age 10-13
Out in the Desert, by Charles
Causley
Sand in the sandwiches,
Sand in the tea,
Flat, wet sand running
Down to the sea.
Pools full of seaweed,
Age 6-9
Shells
and stones,
Seaside, by Shirley Hughes
Damp bathing suits
And
cones.
Sandice-cream
in the sandwiches,
Out in the desert lies the sphinx
It never eats and it never drinx
It's body quite solid without any
chinx
And when the sky's all purple and
pinx
(As if it was painted with coloured
inx)
And the sun it ever so swiftly sinx
Behind the hills in a couple of
twinx
You may hear (if you're lucky) a
bell that clinx
And also tolls and also tinx
And they say at the very same
sound the sphinx
It sometimes smiles and it
sometimes winx:
But nobody knows just what it
thinx.
Sand in the tea,
Waves
in
Flat, wetpouring
sand running
To
a sand-castle
Down
to the sea. moat.
Mend
theofdefences!
Pools full
seaweed,
Shells
and
stones,
Now we're afloat!
Damp bathing
suits
Water's
for splashing,
And ice-cream
cones.
Sand
is for play,
A day by the sea
Waves pouring in
Is
the best kind of day.
To a sand-castle moat.
Mend the defences!
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PRODUCE SHOW 2012
Class 64.
CHILDREN’S HaNDwRItINg COMPETITION
6 -9 years and 10 - 13 years
.
Age 6-9
Seaside, by Shirley
Hughes
Age 10-13
Out in the Desert, by Charles
Causley
Sand in the sandwiches,
Sand in the tea,
Flat, wet sand running
Down to the sea.
Pools full of seaweed,
Shells and stones,
Damp bathing suits
And ice-cream cones.
Out in the desert lies the sphinx
It never eats and it never drinx
It's body quite solid without any
chinx
And when the sky's all purple and
pinx
(As if it was painted with coloured
inx)
And the sun it ever so swiftly sinx
Behind the hills in a couple of
twinx
You may hear (if you're lucky) a
bell that clinx
And also tolls and also tinx
And they say at the very same
sound the sphinx
It sometimes smiles and it
sometimes winx:
But nobody knows just what it
thinx.
Waves pouring in
To a sand-castle moat.
Mend the defences!
Now we're afloat!
Water's for splashing,
Sand is for play,
A day by the sea
Is the best kind of day.
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