To view the flyer for this event, please select as required.", "7th September 2010", "", "", "/images/music.jpg",""); addItem("Jazz Evening supporting St. Mary's Church", "Tickets are now on sale for the next Jazz Concert in the wonderful setting of Gayton Church, on Friday June 4th at 7:30pm, featuring Art Themen with the Craig Milverton Trio. These are top musicians, the 'creme de la creme' and it is a mighty coup for John Shaw to have persuaded them to come and play for us in our own village church. This will indeed be a rare treat of an evening for music lovers, an unmissable opportunity to hear the very best of British Jazz and it's right here in Gayton!
There will be a licensed bar, open from 6:45pm, and light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are £12. For further information contact John Shaw (joloshaw@tesco.net) or Barry Steer (barrywendysteer@yahoo.co.uk)
To view the flyer for this event, please select as required.", "26th April 2010", "", "", "/images/music.jpg",""); addItem("Musicals in Gayton", "'Musicals on Tour' - will visit the Gayton Village Hall on 7th April.
Click here for more details.", "4th April 2010", "", "", "/images/musicals_on_tour.png", ""); addItem("The Prince of Wales' Rattlers", "The Prince of Wales's Rattlers are back and will be entertaining us with their own unique brand of music, song and lively banter on Friday, April 30th 2010 at 7.30pm in The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Gayton.
Click here to view the event flyer and contact details for tickets.", "15th March 2010", "", "", "/images/rattlers_small.png", ""); addItem("An Evening of String Chamber Music", "Gayton Church Heritage Trust presents an evening of String Chamber Music with Caroline Rankin and Friends on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7.30pm in The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Gayton.
Click here to view the event flyer and contact details.", "2nd March 2010", "", "", "/images/chamber_music_small.png", ""); addItem("Road Works", "It is envisaged that the work in Milton Road will commence Monday 10th August and will last up to 5 days. The Wrights Lane works are programmed to commence Monday 19th October and will also take up to 5 days to complete. Both roads will be day time only closures between the hours of 08.30 and 16.00 and full diversion signing will be in place.", "1st August 2009", "", "", "/images/articles/roadworks.jpg",""); addItem("Stop The Drop Campaign", "To support the Stop the Drop Campaign from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Northamptonshire there is a litter pick being held on Sunday 29th March. Meet at Linthorpe House, Back Lane from 10am. Tools are provided including picking tools, gloves, sacks and tabards. Coffee is available on return.", "23rd March 2009", "", "", "/images/articles/bin_bag_sml.jpg",""); addItem("May Day School Fete - 2nd May", "The school fete is a little earlier this year, being held as a May Day fete on the 2nd May from 1-4pm. The fete will include traditional May Day celebrations of the crowning of the May Queen and King and Maypole dancing as well as fete stalls, gymnastic display, BBQ, cream teas, beer tent, raffle and a tug of war. Raffle includes first prize of balloon ride with additional prizes including a theatre night with 'We Will Rock You', days out such Cotswold Wild Life Park and tickets to sporting venues such as football and cricket.", "22nd March 2009", "", "", "/images/articles/fete.png",""); addItem("Silent Auction - 27th March", "There is a silent auction being held by Friends of Gayton School on the 27th March at 7pm. The auction will be held at Gayton School and prizes include Michael Jones jewellery, digital camera, GHD straighteners, days out, signed goods, toys, games, plants, cakes and many more. The entry fee is £5 and this includes wine and nibbles.", "22nd March 2009", "", "", "/images/articles/silentauction.png",""); addItem("Footpath Survey", "The latest survey of all 14 km of Rights of Way within the Gayton Parish has been carried out. Made up of 17 footpaths and 1 bridleway the Footpath Survey details each Right of Way and the state of it in terms of signage and accessibility. Click here to read it.", "28th December 2008", "", "", "",""); addItem("Bus Timetable Changes", "Please note that the timetable for the number 86 and 87 buses has changed slightly as well as the route. You can find the updates here.", "8th December 2008", "", "", "",""); addItem("Dedication of Church servery", "The servery has now been installed in the Church and marks the first phase of the improvements to the building. It will be dedicated at the Patronal Service this Sunday 14th September at 6.00p.m. Following the service there will be a celebratory glass of Champagne to mark this milestone and everyone is most welcome to come to the service.", "13th September 2008", "", "", "/images/gayton_church_tiny.gif",""); addItem("Gayton Companion Dog Show", "The Gayton Companion Dog show will be held on Saturday 13th September with dog judging and lots of stalls set in the beautiful grounds of Wendover House. For further information click here", "2nd September 2008", "", "", "/images/gayton_dog_show_tiny.jpg",""); addItem("Jazz Evening supporting St.Mary's Church", "The Gayton Church Heritage Trust in collaboration with The Gayton Jazz Appreciation Society will present an evening of melodious jazz, to be performed by vocalist Roy Forbes with the Graham Dent Trio, on Friday, October 10th at 7.30pm in the church. There will be a licensed bar and light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are £8. For further information contact John Shaw (joloshaw@tesco.net) or Barry Steer (barrywendysteer@yahoo.co.uk)
To download the flyer for this event, please select as required.", "3rd August 2008", "", "", "/images/music.jpg",""); addItem("Minibus","The timing for the Tuesday minibus service have been modified. Please see the minibus page for details.", "17th July 2008", "", "","/images/small_commbus.gif", ""); addItem("Newspaper Delivery","From 10/2 newspapers will be delivered from Blisworth Stores and Post Office, 17 High St, Blisworth, phone 01604 858205.
The drop-off point at Fiveways has been moved to Outback (the house next to Fiveways); other drop-off points remain unchanged.", "30th January 2008", "", "","/images/newspaper.gif", ""); addItem("Gayton Cyclists","We are trying to establish a group of regular cyclists in Gayton. Our next outing is on 3rd Feb, starting at 10.30am at Fiveways for a gentle road ride of about 9 - 10 miles (about 90 minutes).
For more details please contact Colin and Sue Simmonds, telephone 01604 858933, email Colin.j.simmonds@bt.com", "30th January 2008", "", "","/images/cycling.gif",""); addItem("70-80's Retro disco night","Gayton Gigs are hosting another event to raise funds for the village green. The theme is 'A Night to Remember' - 70's to 80's retro disco night and is being held in the village hall on 21st June 8pm till late. Tickets are £7.50 and are limited so to order yours click here or call 01604 858 411", "3rd June 2008", "", "","/images/articles/gigs.gif",""); addItem("Post Office","As you may know, our post office will be closing in April due to the retirement of Ros Billing who has been running the service for over 25 " + "years. This will be a great loss to the village as many people rely on it for so many things. " + "
Post Office Counters has no intention of closing this facility and will be looking for possible alternative venues in the " + "village and to see if there is anyone willing to continue running the service after April. " + "
A post office is a great asset to the village. If you know of any suitable premises that could be used or of anyone prepared to take on this work, " + "please contact either Anna Fox (859444) or Ros at the post office.", "31st March 2008", "", "","/services/postoffice.gif", ""); addItem("New Years Celebration Bash","Gayton Gigs has been established as a non-profit making operation and is run by a small group of Gayton villagers, to find out who they are click here. For 2007-2008 its a bigger and better New Years Celebration Bash. This year they are raising money for Gayton CP School for funds to put towards the purchase of a stage system to allow the children to continue to wow us with their excellent performances. Tickets are limited so to order yours click here", "23rd December 2007", "", "","/images/articles/gigs.gif",""); addItem("Gayton DVD","The Gayton DVD is now available. At only £10 it would make a lovely Christmas present. Click here for a taster.
Click here for more details and ordering information.
", "2nd October 2007", "", "","/images/articles/echoes_dvd.jpg",""); addItem("Litter Pick","The Autumn 'litter pick day' is Sunday 21st October 2007 (Note revised date). Anyone interested in helping to clear litter from the streets and lanes in Gayton is welcome. We meet at Linthorpe House, Back Lane at 10.30. Tabards, gloves, pickers and bags are supplied and afterwards coffee and biscuits are served. We would be grateful if those interested in participating could notify Geoff and Joan Wood on 858800.", "2nd October 2007", "", "","/images/articles/bin_bag_sml.jpg",""); addItem("Updated Events", "A number of pages have been updated with the latest calendar of events, checkout the main village events page as well as the pages for Evergreens and Gayton Walkers", "30th September 2007", "", "", "/images/articles/calendar.jpg",""); addItem("Ladies Lunch", "Support for the Ladies Lunch has been falling off recently - maybe because of the summer? You don't need to book - just turn up at the Queen Victoria on the second Wednesday of the month around 12.30pm. It doesn't matter if you don't know anyone - you will be made very welcome. So why not come and enjoy a snack, a lunch and maybe a glass of wine (or two?)", "30th September 2007", "", "", "/images/articles/ladieslunch_sml.jpg",""); addItem("2007 Patronal Festival", "The 2007 Patronal Festival in St. Mary's Church will be special Songs of Praise held on Sunday September 9th at 6pm. The service will be followed by wine, soft drinks and nibbles. Why not come along and enjoy some fellowship and have a good sing.", "22nd July 2007", "", "", "/images/gayton_church_tiny.gif",""); addItem("Gayton Companion Dog Show", "The Gayton Companion Dog show will be held on Saturday 15th September with dog judging and lots of stalls set in the beautiful grounds of Wendover House. For further information click here", "22nd July 2007", "", "", "/images/gayton_dog_show_tiny.jpg",""); addItem("Jazz Evening supporting St.Mary's Church", "The Gayton Heritage Trust in collaboration with The Gayton Jazz Appreciation Society presents Stan McCallums 'Bunyan Suite' played by The Harry Walton Quintet with an interval for light refreshments, wine and beer to be followed by some mellow jazz. This will be held on Friday, September 28th, 7.30-10pm in St.Mary's Church, Gayton. Tickets are £8 for the concert. For further information contact John Shaw (joloshaw@tesco.net) or Barry Steer (barrywendysteer@yahoo.co.uk)To download the flyer for this event, please select as required.", "22nd July 2007", "", "", "/images/music.jpg",""); addItem("Gayton Cricket Club", "The cricket season is well underway, and Gayton CC have started with 5 straight wins. Be nice to see a few spectators come along on a Saturday when the weather is good. For more information click here to go to the Cricket Club page.", "16th June 2007", "", "", "/activities/CricketClub/gaytoncc-tiny.gif",""); addItem("Post Office Holiday Closure","The post office will be closed from Thursday 16th August to Saturday 18th August.", "16th June 2007", "", "","/services/postoffice.gif",""); addItem("Gayton Village Hall 50th Anniversary","Several events have been organised for Saturday 16th June to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Village Hall. - 12 noon-2pm Light Lunch & entertainment by singing duo 'ZING' (numbers restricted to 60) - 4pm-6pm Childrens Disco (numbers restricted to 60 maximum)- 8pm-Midnight 60's/70's Disco & bar - 60's/70's dress optional (numbers restricted to 120 maximum).
All 3 events are ticket only with tickets costing £1. For tickets contact Joan Adams or David Ayre or email villagehall@gayton-northants.co.uk
", "21st May 2007", "", "","/services/villagehall-out-tiny.jpg",""); addItem("Gayton Spinney","The Parish Council has decided to open the Gayton Millennium Spinney for the month of July. This opening will be for just one month initally to assess any potential damage to the trees that may be caused. If it goes well an improved arrangement for public access will be set in place for the future. Click here for details of the Gayton Spinney. For information on the different tree species planted and how to identify them, see our Tree Guide", "21st May 2007", "", "","/images/trees/spinney_small.jpg",""); addItem("Concessionary fares (Bus Pass Scheme) on the Minibus","From 1st February 2007, the South Northamptonshire 'free' element of the scheme will apply only between 09.30 and 23.00 hrs Mondays to Fridays, all-day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.", "24th February 2007", "", "","/images/articles/buspass.jpg",""); addItem("Litter Pick","The next 'litter pick day' is Sunday 25 March 2007. Anyone interested in helping to clear litter from the streets and lanes in Gayton is welcome. We meet at Linthorpe House, Back Lane at 10.30. Tabards, gloves, pickers and bags are supplied and afterwards coffee and biscuits are served. We would be grateful if those interested in participating could notify Geoff and Joan Wood on 858800.", "24th February 2007", "", "","/images/articles/bin_bag_sml.jpg",""); addItem("Safe 'n Sound","Safe 'n Sound is a programme run by South Northants Volunteer Bureau, " + "the aim of which is to try to improve homes by ensuring they are warm and " + "energy efficient and as safe as possible from the dangers of fire and crime." + "For further information on Safe n' Sound on our website and an enquiry form, click here." +
"
You can also find more information on www.safensound.org.uk", "November 2006", "", "","/organisations/safe_n_sound/images/safe_n_sound.gif","");
addItem("Gayton Short-listed for Lottery Grant","The Village Green Action Team has submitted a bid for Lottery funding for the refurbishment of the village green so that it can be updated with better play facilities. We have been short-listed to 1 of 6 projects of which 4 will gain funding. Read all about it here and make sure you watch the ITV local news on the 14th November and place your vote for Gayton!", "October 2006", "", "","/organisations/peoplesmillions.jpg","");
addItem("Waste Recycling","The new twin bin recycling scheme starts in Gayton in October allowing for the recycling of most household waste. The details of this scheme have been added to the Waste & Recycling page with links to the council site for the calendar of collections and which items can and cannot be recycled. Details have also been included of the councils discounted composter program to allow for additional waste to be reused that cannot be included within the twin bin scheme.", "September 2006", "", "","/images/articles/composter.jpg","");
addItem("Postbox Move and Christmas Post","The postbox has recently moved to Bugbrooke Road, close to the school house.
Remember that the last day for posting cards first class is the 19th December and the 16th December for second class. For those wanting to send parcels the last day is the 13th December. Check at the post office for further information, click here for opening times.", "11th December 2006", "", "","/images/articles/stamp.gif","");
addItem("Road closure","The road between Eastcote Road and High Street in Tiffield is closed in order to lay a new water mains. " +
"The closure is scheduled to last from 17 November to 10 January, provision will be made for access over the " +
"Christmas period and households affected will be contacted directly.
" +
"Signs have been erected providing a phone number for information: 01604 447520.", "November 2006", "", "","/images/articles/roadworks.jpg","");
addItem("Gayton School Craft Fair","On Saturday 4th November, Gayton School will be holding a Craft Fair from 1-4pm. Craft stalls include a wood turner, jigsaw puzzles, homemade xmas puds/jams/etc., handmade cards, candles, jewellery, picture cushions, knitted/crocheted items and fleece blankets/wheat bags. There will also be cream teas available, a cake stall, chocolate tombola, kids craft corner and a raffle.", "November 2006", "", "","","");
addItem("Gayton Village Internet Survey","A recent survey was carried out in the village to gauge the level of internet access and awareness/usage of the village website. We had a 92% response rate to the survey with 181 out of a possible 196 households questioned. The results have shown that within Gayton, 64% of households have some form of internet access with 19% on dial-up and 45% on broadband; however 36% households do not have any internet access at all. Read more about this survey on the communications page.", "October 2006", "", "","/images/articles/emails.jpg","");
addItem("Kiddie Catwalk","Gayton Parent & Toddler Group are holding a Kiddie Catwalk on Thursday 26th October in Gayton Village Hall at 6pm - Clothes for sale on the night include newborn to 9 years supplied by local company Sunflower Childrenswear of Upper Stowe. Entry fee is £2 and includes a complimentary glass of wine. Children are welcome.", "September 2006", "", "","/images/articles/childrens_clothes.jpg","");
addItem("Litter Pick Day","Our next litter picking day will take place on Sunday 22nd October. As many volunteers as possible are needed to help clear up the rubbish left by other people, to keep our village and surrounding lanes much nicer places in which to live and to visit. Starting time will be flexible to suit individual preferences so please come to Linthorpe House, Back Lane at any time between 9.30 and 11am. It would be appreciated if you could spare an hour of your time. You will be provided with picking tools, gloves, plastic bags and a hi-viz jacket when you arrive and a coffee and biscuit when you return.
To help us organise the areas, please telephone to confirm your intention to come along.
Geoff & Joan Wood - tel: 858800", "September 2006", "", "","/images/articles/bin_bag_sml.jpg","");
addItem("Road closure","The road between Rothersthorpe and Kislingbury has been closed due to repairs to the bridge over the M1. The closure is expected to last until 17th December.
Gayton Milton Road will be closed from the 18th-22nd of September for repairs to the bridge and there are also temporary signals on the road from the 24th August-10th November for construction, operation and removal of plant crossing.", "September 2006", "", "","/images/articles/roadworks.jpg","");
addItem("Report on the Gayton Parish Plan","An independent report on the Gayton Parish Plan is now available. It can be viewed by clicking here or from the menu bar heading Organisations under Authorities > Parish Council > Parish Plan Report.", "3rd July 2006", "", "","/images/parish_plan_small.gif","");
addItem("Post Office Holiday Closure","The post office will be closed from Saturday 8th July till Monday 17th July.", "21st May 2006", "", "","/services/postoffice.gif","");
addItem("Bus Passes","For the time being, South Northants Council have decided to make the existing bus pass valid, regardless of its expiry date. Therefore there is no need to renew it as a new form of pass will be issued next year.
See South Northants Travel Further for Less leaflet for more details.
", "22nd April 2006", "", "","/images/articles/buspass.jpg",""); addItem("Services","Details of the Services at the Parish churches have now been added to the web site.Click here to access the new page directly or select Services from the Gayton Church item under Organisations in the menu above.","8th March 2006","","","/images/gayton_church_tiny.gif","");
addItem("Local Amenities","A new page has been added providing contact details for a number of local amenities including medical ones such as doctors, dentists and pharmacies as well as day to day amenities like local shops and taxis. The amenities have been listed as the most local to Gayton and where possible, driving directions have been provided. Click here to view the new page or select Local Amenities from the Services menu option above.","26th February 2006","","","/services/local/local_sml.jpg","");
addItem("Updated Evergreens Calendar","The event calendar for the Evergreens has been updated to include details for the months of March, April and May. Click here to view the updated page or select Evergreens from the Activities menu option above.","26th February 2006","","","","");
addItem("Vandalism In Gayton","Recently several cases of vandalism and suspicious behaviour have been reported in the Gayton area.
Please report all such incidents to your Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator. Any criminal or suspicious behaviour should also be reported to the police","18th February 2006","","","/images/articles/policehat.jpg","");
addItem("Gayton Litter-pick","The next Gayton Litter-pick will take place on Sunday 26 March. This is an early notification for you so that you may note this date in your diary and keep it free. Time of start 10.30 am (or sooner if it fits in better with your later plans) and finish around 11.30 am. All helpers welcomed. Meet at Linthorpe House, Back Lane. Tabards, gloves, picking tools, and plastic bags are provided - and coffee afterwards if required!","14th February 2006","","","/images/articles/bin_bag_sml.jpg","");
addItem("New Parish Budget",
"On its meeting on 9 January 2006 the Parish Council approved the budget for the financial year 2006/7. " +
"The council tax precept was set at £8250, corresponding to approximately £39 per year for a band-D property. " +
"The full budget breakdown is shown on the Parish Council page.",
"16th January 2006","","","","");
addItem("Evergreen Riding Stables",
"A new page has been added for Evergreen Riding Stables who provide riding lessions for all ages and abilities. Please click here to view the page.",
"16th January 2006","","","/about_gayton/evergreen-tiny2.gif","");
addItem("Bridge Club",
"There is thriving Bridge community in the village. Although there is no locally based club, many village residents belong to the Towcester Bridge Club. " +
"For more details see the Bridge Club page",
"16th January 2006","","","/activities/bridge_club/tiny-bridge.jpe","");
addItem("Gayton Village Hall",
"Please note that there will be new rates for hiring the Village Hall with effect from 1st April 2006. " +
"Details can be found on the Gayton Village Hall page.",
"9th January 2006","","","","");
addItem("Gayton Cricket Club",
"A new page has been added for the Gayton Cricket Club. " +
"After doing very well in Division One for 2003 and 2004, the club has recently been relegated to Division Two. " +
"One of the reasons for this was a lack of players and so for 2006 they are looking for new players to join them. " +
"Check out the web page for further details",
"30th December 2005","","","/about_gayton/cricket-tiny.jpg","");
addItem("Evergreens Coming of Age",
"The new year marks the 'Evergreens coming of age'; the club has been in existance for 21 years. " +
"At the January meeting their members will join in a celebration to mark this special year in the life of the club. " +
"Click here for further details of this and other events for next year.",
"17th December 2005","","","","");
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