Articles November 2021
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Military Chaplains at The Cenotaph
This is the full article - an extract was published in paper newsletter.
This year for the first time, six retired Military Chaplains will take part in the March Past at The Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Having served a substantial part of my ministry as a regular Army Chaplain I am passionate about Remembrance and feel very honoured to have been selected to be among them.
Chaplains are an intrinsic and indispensable element of the Military, both on operation and with Service families. They are fully involved in military training, tasked with the building up of spiritual and moral fibre, and mutual trust and dependability, essential preparation for the theatre of armed conflict- together with, of course, conveying spiritual comfort and fortitude in the often grave consequences of conflict. There have been many distinguished Chaplains who have served our country, among them the Revd Theodore Bayley Hardy V.C., D.S.O., and M.C. who gave his life during the First World War. It is sobering to think that these Chaplains past and present have gone into some of the most dangerous situations to support fellow colleagues based on personal fortitude and faith alone, as they are not permitted to carry arms. It is so befitting therefore that the Chaplains have been invited to take part in the Remembrance Commemoration at the Cenotaph this year.
Remembrance is so poignant to all of us, when we remember with thanksgiving and honour those who have given their lives so that we can now live in peace and freedom. It also calls to mind the many who have survived conflict with the same aim, yet who carry lifelong scars, both physical and mental. As such, Remembrance impresses upon us what really matters and is truly important, not only in the present but, crucially, for our young people in the years that lie ahead.
In this respect, it is so encouraging that Remembrance is fully integrated in our childrens’ education at school, so that the values it upholds are taken on board and will continue to be part of their lives when they have grown up. Colonel John Mc Crae advocated this commitment in the final words of his poem “In Flanders Fields”:
“To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.”
May we never fail to remember, both reflectively and proactively, and hold high the torch of peace and freedom. The future of all of us depends on it.
Michael Bryce (CF Retd)
December/January Edition
The last date for submissions is November 20th.
You can email, phone or leave short articles in Millar's Village Shop.
If you leave an article in the shop, please include your phone number.
Please keep articles under 250 words, if at all possible.
Alan & Sue Etchells 788847 Longhorsley.Tree@gmail.com
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COVID-19 Update
(Was Breaking News)
Although the case rate in Northumberland is rising the number of patients in hospital and the death rates are low because most people aged 12 and over have been vaccinated.
86% of UK over 12s have received their first dose and 79% their second.
Home testing kits are available at Millar's Village Shop. No need to ask, just collect from the front window ledge of the shop.
At the moment there are now no legal limits on social contact the guidance still includes letting fresh air in and minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.
New Editors
(Was Breaking News)
There are now three people who have expressed an interest in being part of a team that edits the newsletter.
They need one other person who would be responsible for the advertising.
If you might be interested, please contact the current editors by Sunday November 7th.
This is the last call for volunteers - if nobody comes forward the December edition will be the last.
Alan & Sue Etchells 788847 longhorsley.tree@gmail.com
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Longhorsley Tree 2022 Calendar
The 2022 calendars will cost £7:50 - the same as the last seven years.
Each month has an A4 local view and a days-of-the-month page.
We are still looking for local views - particularly taken in summer or autumn.
Raising funds for Longhorsley Village Hall. Place your order now with us.
See the local views here
Alan & Sue Etchells 788847 longhorsley.tree@gmail.com
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Neighbourhood Policing Team
If you wish to report any incident please contact Northumbria Police on 101 or in an emergency 999 and for anything else I can be contacted.
You can also report an incident using the ‘Contacts’ page of www.police.uk
Alternatively you can pass information anonymously via Crime Stoppers at crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.
PC Andrea Teasdale 07736 193262 or 101 extension 61181 andrea.teasdale.8603@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
Bedlington Police Station 101 extension 63526 open 8am - 8pm 7days/week
Longhorsley Parish Council
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on 10th November 2021 in the Village Hall, starting at 7pm, with a parishioner slot at 8pm.
Meeting notices are displayed on village notice boards, with minutes and other information found on the Parish Council website
northumberlandparishes.uk/longhorsley
In the event that the meeting has to be moved to a ZOOM meeting, a notice will be placed on our website giving the joining instructions.
Contact details for the current members are detailed below:
Clerk: Gillian Turner - 4 Lowther Close, Seaton Manor, Ashington, NE630HY 01670 812704 or email parishclerk@longhorsley-pc.gov.uk
Chairman: Iain Elliott Iain.elliott@longhorsley-pc.gov.uk
Councillors: Kirsty Bell, Peter Boyle, Norman Douglas, Penny Ford, Andy Hedman and David Pringle.
MUGA
After lots of hard work by Cllrs Elliott, Boyle and Douglas we can now report that the MUGA floodlights are all working - just in time for the dark, winter nights. Some new Passive Infra-Red lights have also been installed to allow users to see their way out of the facility once the floodlights are turned off. When you are inserting the token the groove MUST be on the left hand side otherwise the token snags.
See photo below.
We have had a conflict of booking dates recently whereby two groups wanted to use the facility at the same time. If you are a group who regularly use the MUGA on specific evenings could you please let the Clerk know on the email above and she will produce a table of users to be placed on the MUGA noticeboard.
Emily Wilding Davison - Village Plaque
Unfortunately, after looking into the issue of registering the plaque as a community asset, we have been informed that this cannot be included on the community value list. Only buildings and land, whose main use has been to further the social well-being of a community, can be included. However, we hope to come to an arrangement with the owners of the building to keep the plaque in place and the parish council will keep the plaque in good condition.
Archie’s Pond
Contractors started work at the end of September and Phase 1, dredging the ponds, has been completed. Work will now be starting on complete refurbishment of the paths and new decking by the main pond.
The site has been cordoned off as it is not safe due to the work, please do not attempt to use it until the work is completed and this will be announced in the Tree.
Northumberland County Council - Reporting Issues via the Website
This section is not in the paper version.
Did you know that lots of issues/problems which residents contact the parish council about can be reported directly to Northumberland County Council via its website on www.northumberland.gov.uk
At the bottom of the home page are a set of icons relating to “Top Tasks” covering: Bin issues; Planning Applications; Pothole problems; Street Light faults; Dog Waste problems; Fly-tipping issues; Empty Grit Bins; Tree & Shrub issues and noise problems.
Every report is given a unique log number reference and will be sent to the relevant department to deal with the issue. Reporting problems directly to NCC will save time and resolve problems sooner.
Post Office in Longhorsley Village Hall
Please note that this Outreach Service can not accept large parcels.
Please remember to keep 2m apart when queuing.
Monday 9:15am to 12:15pm
Tuesday 9:15am to 10:45am
Friday 11:30am to 1:30pm
A full list of Post Office services available at Longhorsley can be seen here
Only one customer is allowed to be served at a time.
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Longhorsley Takeaway Food
We will send out a Breaking News if we are notified of any changes.
The Shoulder of Mutton
The Shoulder of Mutton is open and offering takeaways every day.
Sunday lunches 12-6pm ~ Monday to Saturday 5pm-8pm
See their menu at shoulderofmuttonpub.com ~ phone 788236 to order
Pizzeria Padre
Pizzeria Padre at West Moor Farm (by Forget Me Not Country Park) is open for collection every Thursday & Saturday 5pm to 8pm.
Order by 5pm Tuesday for Thursday or 5pm Thursday for Saturday.
See the menu and place orders at pizzeriapadre.com
The Flying Fryer
The Flying Fryer will be here every Friday from 4pm to 7pm, depending on demand.
Please remember to keep 2m apart when queuing.
Facebook The Flying Fryer 07984 426 725
Mivesi Naan Truck
Mivesi Naan Truck is here alternate Tuesdays from 5pm to 8pm
Next visits are November 9th & 23rd
See their menu on the Mivesi Facebook page.
Pre-order by text to 07841 204532 or message them on Facebook.
Dou_h&Co
Dou_h&Co here alternate Thursdays 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Next visits are November 4th & 18th
Pre-ordering only 07507 834 628 from Tuesday 9am each week.
You will be allocated a collection time and be sent a payment link.
See their menu on the Dou_h & Co Facebook page and Dou-h.co.uk
Your County Councillor
I am hoping that we can crack on with the two simple hardcore passing places on the Smallburn Road now that locations have been agreed. There is a bit of a potential issue around the possible need for traffic lights etc which all adds to the cost but we should get these done in the next few months I am promised.
As always please get in touch if I can help with anything -
Glen Sanderson (County Councillor) 07730 979 737 glen.sanderson@northumberland.gov.uk
Reporting Potholes and Damage to Roads and Pavements
You can report problems with pavements and adopted roads online.
Go to 'Top Tasks' on NCC's homepage northumberland.gov.uk
Damage that is considered a serious risk will be repaired within 24 hours.
Other damage will be repaired within 28 days. NCC rely on reports from the public so don't assume that someone else will report the damage.
NCC are only potentially liable for damage if they have been negligent - they can't be expected to repair damage that they don't know about.
Planning Application - Belmont
(Was Breaking News)
The original planning application has been withdrawn by the applicant and replaced by new application for prior approval of change of use from retail to residential. This application only covers the commercial area and is made under the Class MA regulations that came into effect from 1st August 2021. More details on the New Application - October 2021 section of our Belmont webpage.
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