We move from one ancient farm building to another – Rectory Farm, one of the oldest farmhouses in the village.

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The advent calendar window decoration is on the first floor but the two levels together make for a bright and cheerful entrance to the village at Christmastime.

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The idea of a Christingle service came originally from the Moravian Church in 1747 as a symbol of Christ’s light and love. The Children’s Society introduced it to the Church of England in 1986, and it has since become a popular service for all ages. This was the twenty-eighth service in the Church of St James the Less in Sulgrave. All money collected goes to the good work of the Children’s Society with the least fortunate of today’s young people. See the next page for more photographs of the children performing their nativity play and receiving the oranges with lighted candles….

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Penguins – the girls own choice! More pictures on the next page.

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Photograph by Jo Horne, who was also responsible for the artwork

Each day of December in Sulgrave sees the unveiling of an individual decoration, usually a house window, celebrating the Advent season. Villagers gather to share mince pies and mulled wine whilst waiting to admire their neighbours’ latest flights of imagination. In as much secrecy as was possible in such a public place, a small and dedicated team transformed the village bus shelter into a manger, complete with very woolly sheep, within which to stage the nativity scene. More photographs on the next page.

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Sulgrave Parish Council are keen to find a villager to be coordinator for our Neighbourhood Watch scheme. It is a role that would not take up much time and isn’t difficult but it would be satisfying to know that you would be helping to keep your friends, neighbours and family that much safer.

The coordinator’s duties are mostly carried out online to spread information and approve access to the system for residents. You just need a good internet connection to maintain and access the Neighbourhood Watch scheme. www.northantsnhw.co.uk

Beyond this the effort put into the role is very much down to your own time and energy. Perhaps posting information on our website and the Sulgrave Newletter. If you require further information we can put you in touch with the South Northants Support Team.

Any person or a couple who are willing to carry out this valuable service to our community, please get in touch with the Parish Clerk, Christine on: 01295 276229 or [email protected].

Thank you, Sulgrave Parish Council

Ex-Serviceman Donald Taylor selling poppies around the village

Donald Taylor writes:

2017 has seen a new record in Sulgrave for the Royal British Legion poppy appeal. I was determined that by cracking the £900+ total of last year we could contribute £1000 to the Wappenham Branch target (our own – not imposed by anyone) of £5000.

Well! Between Church Service, Village Shop, the Star Inn and my door to door collection, we made £1094.41 and the Branch total stands at £5062.08, both figures beating our targets and showing a good increase over last year. The Royal British Legion does so much good work, especially with ex-service people and their families, so you may all feel proud to have contributed so generously. A heartfelt thankyou from the Legion and myself personally. I was amazed and thrilled at the reception given to me repeatedly as I toured the village. “We didn’t get our poppies from the supermarket because we knew you would be round” was a phrase oft repeated. Not only did you back up your words by donating over £720, even causing me to run out of poppies at one stage, but several new members will be joining the Branch and I have volunteers to help with next year’s efforts. Congratulations, SULGRAVE, on an outstanding result!

Donald Taylor

An extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Church Hall at 7.30 pm on Thursday 23rd November. The main item on the agenda will be “to decide on making an application for a PWL (Public Works Loan) to help part fund the purchase and installation of the replacement bus shelter including the time frame over which the loan will be taken”.

See here for full agenda.