Welcome to GrettonOn

Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2010 in blog, featured | 2 comments

Thanks for having a look! This is a community website for Gretton and Grettoners. The aim is to have a forum where we can talk, post articles, suggestions and general info for others to read and contribute to. Hopefully as more people visit it’ll become a useful resource for Grettoners. And sorry about the website name – it’s a pun. You know – “Gettin’ On” and “Gretton Online”.

Of course there are already a couple of great websites for Gretton – like this Gretton Village one or the silver band website. But GrettonOn is more about up to date comments and people hopefully making their own contributions. If anyone wants to help with editorial or submitting more regular content, I’d be happy to share this.

A very grateful thank you to Marshall Ferguson

Posted by admin on May 18, 2012 in blog, featured, local politics, news | 0 comments

For in excess of two decades, Marshall Ferguson has served the Parish Council enthusiastically and efficiently and for many of those years he has fulfilled the role of Chairman.

At last Mondays meeting of the Parish Council, the first item for consideration was the election of the Chairman for the forthcoming year. Marshall indicated that he felt it was now time for him to step down and allow another to take on the role and he nominated our current Vice Chairman Andrew Royle, to succeed him. The nomination was seconded by Tim Fox and carried unanimously by the Council. Andrew was delighted to be appointed and he will officially take control of the reins with effect from the next Parish Council meeting on the 11^th June.

Grateful thanks go to Marshall from the Council and residents of Gretton for his hard work and endeavours over the years. He will continue as a Parish Councillor and the Council is pleased to confirm that he has agreed to be Vice Chairman in order to support Andrew and ensure a smooth transition.

Marshall has various official duties to perform at the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations which will be a fitting “grand finale” for him.

Blog by Terri

terri.meechan@btinternet.com

BBC FILMING IN THE VILLAGE

Posted by admin on May 17, 2012 in blog, featured | 1 comment

I was sitting in Lydia’s Coffee Shop yesterday morning when I heard excited female voices, sounding even more excited than usual. What is occurring? Oh, it’s, it’s, him, you know, him, he’s outside.
I went outside and there was Aled Jones and a film crew. Hello, I say, what are you doing – I’m not in the slightest bit Starr struck (unless it was Elle McPherson, Suzie Quatro, Blondie or Maria Callas)We are filming “Escape to The Country” – I then go into the virtues of living in this wonderful village – that’s good said Mr Jones – would you like to say that on camera. You cant keep an old theatrical down!
Said my bit and it will be screened early next year. The house in question is somewhere in The Maltings.

Blog by The Baritone

Gretton Street Party – Call for stalls

Posted by admin on May 11, 2012 in blog, featured | 0 comments

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen, Gretton will be hosting a Street Party in Kirby Road on Monday 4th June from 12noon till 6pm.
There will be fancy dress, street entertainment, street games, live music, and lots more.

Would you like to hold a stall? Contact Sara Earl no later than 28th May to book a pitch, on 01536770781 or visit www.grettonstreetparty.com.

Race Night – Blue Bell

Posted by admin on May 11, 2012 in events | 0 comments

Please support the race night at the Blue Bell this coming Saturday 12 May 2012, starting at 8pm. All proceeds to the Pensioners Christmas Party.

See you all there.

A great way to give something back!

Terry

East Midlands Trains services are being diverted via Harringwotth Viaduct

Posted by admin on May 9, 2012 in blog, featured | 0 comments

This will take place each Sunday between 20th May and 24th June 2012.

The viaduct is the longest on the UK national rail network spanning the Welland Valley on the Northants-Rutland borders.

The structure dominates the Valley with 82 arches with commanding views as you travel over this masterpiece of Victorian engineering.The diversions are taking place whilst essential work is carried out on the Midland Mainline.

To make a trip over Harringworth Viaduct catch the trains between Corby and Leicester.

Corby departures at 10.29 11.31 12.27 and 13.29.  For a two way journey crossing the viaduct catch the 10.29 returning on the 12.12 from Leicester. The later trains from Corby will offer a one way trip crossing the viaduct with your return via the mainline to Kettering requiring a change of trains here back to Corby.  See timetable for Leicester-Kettering and Kettering to Corby train times.
Leicester departures at 9.13 10.12 11.13 and 12.10.For a two way trip over the Harringworth Viaduct  catch any of the Corby departures mentioned above.Returning on later trains from Corby
will go via Kettering requiring a change of trains here back to Leicester.See timetable for Corby-Kettering
Kettering-Leicester train times.
Return fares between Corby and Leicester Adult 11.30 Child 5.65 Reductions with a railcard.
Groupsave return fares 3 passengers 22.40 or 4 passengers 22.60 No reductions with a railcard.
Tickets onsale at yout local station or call 08457 125 678 (Please note the telephone booking clerks may not recognise Harringworth Viaduct dont be put off by this.They should be aware of the diverted service
and longer than normal journey times though)
Further information is also available by visiting www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

This information given in good faith by David Fursdon Railfuture member and on behalf of The Friends Of Harringworth Viaduct.Please double check before setting out on a journey.
David will be happy to help with any inquiries please call 07790 197220

Auction of Promises Thank you

Posted by admin on May 4, 2012 in blog, events, featured, news | 1 comment

The Gretton PSA would like to thank everyone that donated pledges and raffle prizes for our Auction of Promises, without your support our event wouldn’t have been such a success. 

Also thank you to the people that bought raffle tickets, won pledges and attended our event.  It was a fantastic evening and we raised a massive £4900 for Gretton Primary School.   Thank you also to our Auctioneer Martin McEvoy and our surprise guest Rob James-Collier from Downton Abbey.
                                                                       Gretton PSA

Downton comes to Gretton – Auction of Promises

Posted by admin on Apr 26, 2012 in blog, events, news | 1 comment

The list is amazing!!!!

And there will be a guest appearance from the Downton’s Rob James Collier

7.30pm 28 April 2012, at the Gretton Village, bring your own drink!

Get tix £5 from the Gretton Primary School Office, Post Office.

Sealed bids by 4pm the latest 27 April from Marriana Zazzi 01536 772551

• Tour of Downton abbey set at Ealing Studios inc lunch and watch filming
• Basket of ironing half day electrical work
• Body massage (ladies only)
• Silverstone circuit for either british superbike (29-30 Sept) or touring car championship (6-7 Oct)
• Meal for two at the Hatton Arms 1 hour french lessons x2
• A written Will from seatons.co.uk solicitors
• PC Hospital
• New ariel
• Rockingham speedway 23 Sep
• 24 hour babysitting with Chirpy Chick’s Linda Downing
• box of macaroons
• One hour voice coaching with Martin McEvoy
• One night bed and breakfast at the Garden Cottage
• 2 hours house work
• Leicester City FC – tour of stadium
• £15 Gates nursery vouchers
• Tank ride around valley for 12 Aviva premiership rugby final tickets in corporate box at Twickenham skip
• Osteopath appointment
• 2 one direction tickets 22 March
• 2 signed and framed full cast photo from Downton Abbey
• Children photograhpy session with Pete Mason 2 hours of gardening 1/4 page ad in Farm to Farm
• Afternoon drive around rutland water in a sports car
• Corby cube tickets for Barb Jungr and Jeb Loy Nichols 29 June
• Twin lakes tix for family
• Bowling alley in Kettering

ten mile tour of local villages in edwardian car 1915 sunbean on a summers day

Gretton to Celebrate Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style.

Posted by admin on Apr 12, 2012 in blog, events, featured, news | 1 comment

Villagers in Gretton are holding a huge street party to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The event will be in Kirby Road on Monday 4th June.

Terri Meechan, Street Party Chairman, said “There have been some fantastic ideas put forward. We hope that as many Gretton villagers and their friends and families will come along and be part of a memorable occasion for many years to come.”

The party will be officially opened at 12 noon by the Mayor of Corby, along with the Chair of the Parish Council, Councillor Marshall Ferguson and Miss Gretton, Zeenat Britt.

The event will feature a full concert programme with live bands and local acts performing throughout the Day. Gretton Silver Band will kick off the entertainment and will be followed by Unplugged and Thirsty, Elle Roberts; Three’s a Crowd, St James Church choir, Martin McEvoy’s Operatic Classics with the party being closed by Stubbully. The day will be supported by Corby Radio who will be broadcasting from their Big Black Bus.

The Street party will also feature a Best Dressed House competition, children’s and adults 1950’s fancy dress, street games, entertainers and stalls. A mini funfair will also be in the Village for the whole weekend. There will be something for everyone on the day!

Terri added “There has been fantastic support from the village. Our website (www.grettonstreetparty.com) will contain latest news and updates as well as local photographs and film from The Coronation, Silver Jubilee and Golden Jubilee in 2002.”

“The excitement in Gretton is tremendous” Terri concluded, “We want to make this a day to remember for years to come; a special part of the history of Gretton.”

For more information visit www.grettonstreetparty.com or drop into the Village Post Office in the High Street.

Gretton Music Festival 2012, the biggest yet!

Posted by admin on Apr 12, 2012 in blog, events, news | 0 comments

The Gretton Music Festival 2012, sponsored by eggbOx graphics, will feature an even wider range of performances than ever before.

Last year saw many concerts sold out throughout the village and this year we plan to build on that. We are delighted to have a number of performers back by popular demand. In particular, Gretton’s supergroup, Unplugged & Thirsty, plus Elle Roberts. Our schedule includes the ever popular opportunity to Sing Your Favourite Hymns and we expect another packed house at Hatton Arms Open Mic Session.

This year’s new artists include Lazy Alligator Jazz Band, who caused a real storm at their recent Blue Bell performances, and Barb Jungr whose March show was a sell out at the Core in Corby. In past years summer holidays have been a real challenge for The Gretton Silver Band. I am delighted that this year they have made time join us, expect a great concert at The Talbot.

2011 saw the “Opera for All” gala concert featuring baritone Mark Llewelyn Evans. Expect a stunning night with his return in “The Best of British” a celebration of the best of Musical Theatre from Andrew Lloyd Webber to Music Hall.

Further new acts are being finalised, so keep visiting the website at www.grettonmusicfestival.com for more information.

The Gretton Music Festival will feature performances at the three village pubs, The Talbot, The Blue Bell & The Hatton Arms and well as our ‘fourth pub’ the Sports and Social Club. Both our churches, St James and the Baptist Chapel are also hosting performances as are The Village Hall, The Village Green and Lydia’s Coffee Shop.

The Gretton Music Festival 2012 takes place over August Bank Holiday spanning four days with concerts from Friday 24th August through to Monday 27th August.

For more information visit www.grettonmusicfestival.com

Gretton news delivered to your door

Posted by admin on Apr 10, 2012 in blog, news | 0 comments

The parish newsletter has been delivered to your door – if you missed anything you can catch it online at

http://www.kellner.eclipse.co.uk/gretton/village/news.pdf

Highlights include:

• sightings of the mystery cat (see our blog with 25 comments to date http://grettonon.com/2011/11/29/strange-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2772)
• Jubilee Street Party details
• and lots more…

Rural JAG for All event

Posted by admin on Apr 10, 2012 in blog, events | 0 comments

The 4th annual Corby Walking Festival takes place from 5-7 May 2012

Posted by admin on Apr 4, 2012 in blog, events | 0 comments

The event comprises of a 3 day walking programme to celebrate the numerous walking opportunities in Corby Borough both in the town and countryside.

The Festival programme has a variety of free walks aimed at all ages and fitness abilities, with a number of themed routes, including local history, photography and wildlife. All routes are led by qualified walk leaders. If you want a challenge, try your hand at the 34 mile Around Corby circular route, which links the 7 parishes via a network of public footpaths.

The Festival is pleased to name Lakelands Day Care Hospice as the beneficiary charity for 2012. All donations will ensure the continuation of their work providing specialist palliative care for people with life limiting illnesses. A ‘Diamonds and Tiaras’ fundraising walk will be  held on Saturday 5 May at East Carlton Country Park, to celebrate the National Queen Diamond Jubilee.

The event will finish with a Community Funday on Monday 7 May at East Carlton Country Park from 12noon – 4pm supported by Lakelands and Core Theatre. Entry is free. A number of partner organisations will be supporting the event, including Bizzy Bees Buses, Northamptonshire Ramblers, Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Northamptonshire County Council and East Carlton Health Walking Group.

Cllr Paul Beattie, Corby Borough Council member champion for Cycling and Walking said: ‘I’m pleased to be supporting this event. Corby borough is rich in open spaces in the town itself and also has the magnificent Rockingham Forest and Welland Valley on its doorstep. The Festival showcases the fact that you don’t have to travel far to enjoy a pleasant walk in one of our parks or woodland areas, like our medieval Kingswood. It‘s a great way to gain health benefits at the same time.’

The walk and events programme will be finalised within the next month. For regular updates visit the website www.corbywalkingfestival.org.uk or contact Suzanne Preston, Rural Pride Officer on 01536 463177.

For more information on the work of Lakelands, visit www.lakelandshospice.org.uk