HARRINGWORTH & SHOTLEY News and what's on
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
The Parish Council has held its last meeting prior to the local elections on 1st May 25. At the meeting the Chair, Andy White, announced that he will be retiring from the council. He stated “that after 10 years on the council, and six years as chair, it was time for a refresh and the local elections on 1st May provide the opportunity for that to take place”. He went on to say that it has been a privilege to serve on the council and thanked his fellow councillors for their support. He very much hopes that for this election we will have more than seven nominations for election to the council.
It is understood that some other councillors will also be standing down.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
We hope to see you at some of the events over the next few weeks. Any questions email harringworthvillage@gmail.com or WhatsApp 07858 504568
Saturday 29th March – Spring litter pick
Sunday 30th March – Mothering Sunday service
Wednesday 2nd April – Lent lunch and village walk
Saturday 5th April – Churchyard Spring tidy, 10.00 – 12.00
Thursday 10th April – Church Spring clean, 9.30 – 11.30
Friday 11th April – Quiz Night with pop-up bar
Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday
Saturday 26th April – St John’s Café (every Saturday morning over the Summer until 30th August).
Thursday 1st May – local and parish election
Thursday 8th May – 80th Anniversary of VE Day (celebrate with food and dancing to 1940’s music)
Thursday 29th May – parish open meeting (with Village Hall and Appeals AGM and appeal for funds)
Friday 20th June – Harringworth vs Laxton cricket match
Saturday 2nd August – Safari Supper
Sunday 5th October – Harvest Festival
Saturday 11th October – talk ‘The Women’s Land Army during WWI’
Saturday 15th November – Christmas Artisan Market
… and weekly in the village hall:
- table tennis: Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
- Fitsteps: Tuesday at 9.30am
- pilates: Friday at 11.30am
The Appeals team are looking for new ideas, initiatives, helpers and committee members – please message via email with any ideas or if you would like to volunteer to help generally or at a specific event.
SPRING LITTER PICK
Frank Walsh has organised the Litter Pick for Saturday 29th March starting a 10.00am at the Village Hall car park. If you have not already let him know, can you please confirm your availability to help direct with Frank via email: frank514@btinternet.com
St John the Baptist Church, Harringworth
In addition to our regular Sunday Services there are several events and activities to note over the next few months:
- Mothering Sunday, 30th March – the special Mothering Sunday Service starts at 9.30am and is followed by refreshments. All welcome
- Lent Lunch, Wednesday 2nd April – this year’s Lent Lunch in the Village Hall includes tasty home-made soup and a bring and buy stall.
- Churchyard Spring Tidy, 5th April – you are invited to help tidy the churchyard on Saturday 5th April from 10.00 – Noon. Please bring along your own gardening tools.
- Family Service, Sunday 6th April – all welcome to the Family Service at 10.45 and coffee served from 10.30.
- Church Spring Clean, 10th April – you are invited to help give the church a much needed Spring Clean on Thursday 10th April from 9.30 – 11.30am. Refreshments will be provided.
- Easter Week, 13th – 20th April – full details of services will be shared nearer the date.
- Good Friday Service, 18th April from 12.00 – 13.00
- Easter Sunday Service, 20th April from 9.30am
St John’s Café from 26th April – September. We are delighted to confirm the return of St John’s Café. A coffee morning is planned in a few weeks to discuss plans and invite volunteers to sign up on the rota or offer to bake a cake. If you would like to get involved, please message St John’s Café via email on harringworthvillage@gmail.com
VILLAGE WALK AND LENT LUNCH
Our Lent Lunch with delicious home-made soup, rolls and cheese is on Wednesday 2nd April in Harringworth Village Hall from 12.00 – 2.00pm. There will also be a bring and buy stall
Donations from the day will go towards Homestart, Corby.
Everyone welcome – we will be joined by the Harringworth Walking Group.
HOMESTART is a cot-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting the needs of families across Corby, creating happier communities, with emotional and practical help for parents struggling with mental health, child behavioural issues or family breakdown.
QUIZ NIGHT
FRIDAY 11 APRIL
The next Harringworth Quiz Night is on Friday 11 April in the Village Hall. The quizmasters are working on some challenging questions.
Book a team of six or as individuals by contacting Gavin Gordon via email: gavingordon@live.co.uk.
HARRINGWORTH LUNCHEON CLUB
Sixteen members of Harringworth Luncheon Club enjoyed a delicious three course lunch in the Gallery Restaurant at Stamford College on Thursday 13th March. This is a restaurant run by students of the Catering and Hospitality course at the Drift Road College. There was a choice of three starters and desserts and four choices of main course. A selection of wine and beer was also available.
Next month on Thursday 10th April the group will lunch at the recently renovated George Inn, previously the Whipper Inn, in Oakham market place.
NEW PILATES CLASS
FRIDAY IN HARRINGWORTH VILLAGE HALL
Are you interested in joining a Pilates class on a Friday from 11.30 – 12.30? The class costs £10.00pp with 12 places each week.
You book each week with Sam (from Be Body Fresh).
If you are interested and would like to know more about the class, please message through the link below or email harringworthvillage@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
- Thursday 8th May. We are planning to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE-Day in Harringworth and will share further details very soon. The main event will be in and around the Village Hall with food and 1940’s music and dancing.
- Friday 20th June 2025, 6.00pm
Laxton vs Harringworth cricket match – 20 over game
Laxton Park Cricket Ground, bar – BBQ – cakes. More details to follow
If you have some news to share, please email it through to harringworthv@gmail.com
