Heddon on the Wall is divided into three Wards and has a total of nine Parish Councillors
Ward 1- Heddon Village has Five Parish Councillors .. Mr. Ian Armstrong (Deputy Chairman): Mr. Bryn Tailford: Mrs. Hazel Thompson: Mr. Richard Waugh and Mrs. L. Cruikshank
Ward 2 -East Heddon Area has Two Parish Councillors … Mr. Robert Young and Mr. Mike Iley
Ward 3 - Houghton and Close House Area has Two Parish Councillors … Dr. Brian Selman and Mr. Arthur Watson
Mr. Tom Bates is Clerk to Heddon on the Wall Parish Council
Over the next three issues Heddon Gossip will profile your Parish Councillors. They all accept these voluntary positions because they care about their area and are the first stepping stone to Castle Morpeth Borough Council and Northumberland County Council. Every resident is, of course, entitled to speak directly to the County or Borough Council but if you are unsure about who to contact your Parish Councillor is there to help and point you in the right direction either to get the information you need or solve a problem. The Parish Council Clerk, Tom Bates, will also help with problems you may have and can be contacted at 12 Antonine Walk, Heddon on the Wall. Tel. No. 01661 852682
Heddon Parish Council began in 1895 and the minutes were then hand written in copperplate writing into leather-bound books. These books are still available and make interesting reading. They chart the development of Heddon to the present time (the handwriting changed to a typewriter then a word-processor and now the Clerk uses a computer!).
Details can still be seen about the planting of the Jubilee Tree in the early 1900’s, who supplied the protective railings and their cost . When the mains water supply (to replace the taps) was brought to Heddon together with the gas and electricity and the street lighting..(some areas of Heddon are still waiting for street lighting!). The building of the two housing estates, one on the east side and one on the west side, in the 1960’s was a major addition to Heddon. A new First School was included in the development.
Dr. Brian J. Selman, Chairman
I was born in Hampton on Thames, Middlesex and moved to Heddon in 1964 with my wife, Margaret, to take up the post of Lecturer in Agricultural Entomology at Newcastle University. I filled a Casual Vacancy on Heddon Parish Council in 1966 and was elected Chairman in 1979. I have been a Governor of Heddon First School and Coates Middle School and continue to represent Ponteland High School on the School Governor’s Advisory Committee of Northumberland C.C. I am interested in all aspects of natural history and the history of Man. I am a member of the Council of the Natural History Society of Northumbria and am Editor of their publications. I represent the Community Council of Northumberland on the Hadrian’s Wall Management Committee.
The chief achievement during my time as Chairman have been the purchase of Heddon Common for the public and the purchase and restoration of the Knott Memorial Hall for the village. My chief ambitions are the provision of sports facilities for Heddon and also the provision of a burial ground.
Brian Selman
Ian Armstrong – Deputy Chairman
I enjoy being a Parish Councillor because it offers me the opportunity to give something back to the village and community we have enjoyed living in for almost 40 years. Although I am interested in all aspects of life in Heddon Parish, and take an active interest in several of them, my special interest is in the natural environment of the Parish. I am particularly involved in the Heddon Common Local Nature Reserve and the associated Butterfly Haven. I serve on the Heddon Common Management Committee and the Parish Council Allotments Sub-Committee and Chair the Heddon Sports Field Sub-Committee.
I represent Heddon Parish on the Northumberland Association of Local Councils and on the Newcastle International Airport Joint Consultative Committee.
Ian Armstrong
This friendly informal group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of most months at 7.30pm in the WI Hall. At our recent AGM we were reminded of the excellent Programme both varied and full of interest which we have enjoyed over the past year. Subjects as diverse as Medical Ethics, The Life of Beatrix Potter, Policing over Fifty Years and A Fifty year wait to visit a War Grave in Burma are just a few of the interesting talks we have enjoyed.
We have also had a number of social
occasions and are looking forward to a mystery trip in July. We also raise money
for Village causes as well as a chosen Charity each year. We would like very
much to welcome some new blood to our meetings and feel sure there must be many
ladies in the village who would enjoy both the companionship and the various
interesting speakers we find to keep us informed of other people’s lives. Why
not come along to one of our meetings where you will be made most welcome. Enquiries
to Dorothy Murray on 0661 853438
HEDDON LIBRARY - Closed for one week
Would members of the Library please RE-REGISTER for the NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM
The Library will be closed for one week (11th June to 16th June) for training. The new computer system will commence on 25th June. In order to allow all books to be catalogued the stock at Heddon Library will remain the same for two months.
Saturday 4th August 10am to 1pm
RIDDLE TRAIL, FUNGAL ACTIVITIES and MUCH MORE
Meet at The Stone Butterfly, Heddon Common
CHILDREN – bring your parents and grandparents DON’T MISS THIS FUN MORNING "SEE YOU THERE"
For further information please contact G. Reynolds – 01670 534361
HEDDON STITCHERS
Heddon Stitchers meet in the Knott Hall every other Monday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm. The next meeting will be on Monday, 4th June. We enjoy quilting, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc., etc. We are creative ladies who have an interest in anything to do with "stitches"
We aim to have demonstrations and speakers from September onwards … you are welcome to pop in and see us.
WHEELY BINS
When you bin has been emptied could you please move it onto your property as soon as possible. This avoids it obstructing paths and being blown over or down the path on a windy day. Thank you.
New Sunday Mass times at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Throckley, from 13th May.
Members of the Karate Club at Heddon recently received Belts for their achievements
Red Belts went to Amy Lawson-Groome: Rachel Smith: Martin Henderson: Stuart Henderson: Kaitlin Livingstone and Megan Livingstone
Orange Belts went to Stephanie Butt, Helen Crook and Ian Hawdon
Green Belts to Luke Mudie and Scott Mudie:
Blue Belts to Shaun Malone: Mark Chambers and Ben Thompson
CONGRATULATIONS and VERY WELL DONE to you all
A member of the Churches together (North East) Football League
www.heddon.co.uk enquiries.heddon@virgin.net
WHAT AN END TO THE SEASON!
Right up until the last game the two Heddon Six a Side Teams were battling it out to gain a better place than the other in the League. The Five a Side Team finished the season with some good results. Players and leaders spent a great afternoon with their families and friends at St. James Park on Sunday 29th April. The Bishop of Newcastle congratulated the teams on their performances.
The St. Andrew’s White Team won the Northumbria Police Fair Play Trophy and the Blue Team took the 2nd Place Trophy in the Cup Competition. (No Heddon players received either yellow or red cards throughout the season)
The Club has become even more popular and is now the biggest in the League with four teams being formed for next season. With more players expected to sign in the Summer months additional leaders/helpers are being sought.
TEAM AWARD PRESENTATION
The presentation of Team Awards was held on Sunday 6th May at St. Andrew’s Church when Rev. Bryars and Mr. Eddy Tingate announced the winners of the PLAYERS OF THE SEASON and MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS awards. Certificates were handed to each player and also a PLAYER OF THE FUTURE CERTIFICATE to young Benjamin Amos on his Christening Day. The players and leaders thank the St. Andrew’s PCC for their continued support and financial assistance.
WHITE TEAM – Simon Burns, Ian Edmondson, Richard Glasper, Andrew Gray, Stephen Noble, Andrew Thirlwell, Mark Turner and Lee Humble
BLUE TEAM – James Burns, Phil Edmondson, James Glasper, Richard Harrison, Tom Naylor, Chris Owen, John Stewart and David Wadds.
ST. ANDREW’S FIVE a SIDE TEAM – Dan Anderson, Jonathon Bone, John Howlett, Scott Paterson, Ben Thompson, Tom Watson, Scott Anderson, Catherine Anne Martin, Scott Mudie and Alex Burnie.
This, for the W.I., is a new year. We held our Annual Meeting in May when we voted unanimously to have Aileen Rand as our President for the coming year and myself as Secretary. Unfortunately, no one wanted my job – I wonder why?
So, in the new year we have a new programme. Our June meeting will have a lady called Hilda Freer – you must know her – giving a talk on ‘Superstitions’. I am sure, knowing Hilda, it will be most interesting. In July we have a lady demonstrating Ribbon Craft. Do come along to these meetings as a guest. You might even be persuaded to join. The time, 7 o’clock on the first Monday of the month.
It is a long time since we had Mary of Dalmar Fashions giving a show. We have discovered someone new. J and C Fashions will be giving a show on Tuesday 3rd July at 7.30pm. Bring your cheque books along because cloths will be sold on the night.
Tuesday Teas will continue during the Summer on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. I understand one of the July dates will have strawberries. Come along and taste for yourself what good food we produce. Only £1 with guaranteed chatter. You can even sit out on the lawn if the heat wave comes back!
Enjoy the Summer and we look forward to seeing you at our events.
Joyce Laws, Secretary
TYNEDALE ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Supported by NORTHUMBERLAND HEALTH ACTION ZONE
The Tynedale Arthritis Support Group has recently started in Hexham and now meets once a month at the Torch Centre in Hexham, opposite Hexham Hospital. Anyone from Heddon will be more than welcome to join. The next meeting will be on the 21st June from 1pm to 3pm
If you need more information place contact June Neale on 852752
The PTA will be holding a SUMMER FAYRE on Saturday 23rd June 1pm-3pm on the sports field at the school. Attractions include an assault course, bouncy castle, treasure hunt, tombola, face painting and many more. All are welcome. Entrance is free.
HEDDON WEBSITE - www.heddon.co.uk
I recently received this from Edith Ward in Australia which is another illustration of Heddon working on the worldwide web. Do you know Edith?
Memories of Heddon
Last weekend I discovered the Heddon web site and it transported me back to the first 12 years of my life. I was so impressed that I’m endeavouring to have the town where I now live do a web site on similar lines.
My family moved to Heddon in 1938 and were there for ten years. We lived in the house known as Mon Abri (I think it is now known as Badgers Nest). I have many happy memories from my years there.
My grandfather dug into the rise of the back garden to make an underground air raid shelter. It was equipped with a first aid basket complete with brandy, matches and candles. Why do I remember this? My playmate from next door and I were caught playing with the matches little knowing we could have been burned alive! I also recall being carried out in the dark during a raid and being put into a bunk bed in the shelter. There was usually a pot of hot soup at the ready for these occasions.
Heddon Common was my favourite place. I used to wander all over it. The Victory bonfires at the end of the War, and the Guy Fawkes fires were very popular along with the fireworks. One year my grandfather and I were up there first and we put a match to the pile before anyone else arrived! No-one was amused to say the least!
The world was such a safe place in those days, the children could wander anywhere without a care, though my mother did occasionally threaten that the gypsies would take me away! In our driveway there was a wooden snowplough sort of boat-shaped, goodness knows how it worked. The garage was quite large and we shared it with Mr Hall who lived in the row of houses opposite Armitage’s blacksmith shop. I think Mr Hall was in Insurance.
Visitors to our house used to take bits of stone home with them, believing they were once part of the Roman Wall!
I used to travel to school in Hexham in the charge of Hilda Shields who went to the same school. If I wasn’t at the bus stop the driver would slow down and look down our driveway to see if I was coming before driving on. Can you imagine a bus driver doing that these days?
My playmates were Alan Honeyball, Kathleen Johnson, Derek Hetherington, and the Rutherford boys from Newcastle who came to stay with their grandparents at weekends. There was also Kelvin Sinclair who lived in the next house along the Military Road. When the Sinclairs moved a family with daughters moved in. I was friends with them but I can’t recall there names (old age is catching up). Colin Waugh lived at the Post office/village shop and I believe he became a police officer in Newcastle.
One of my favourite things to do was to go for a ride with the milkman who delivered the milk with a pony and trap along the Military road to the last of the houses then turn left onto a track that led up through the fields to the Hexham road, the left again and back to the village, dropping me off on the way.
We had a butcher who came every Wednesday, I think his name was Lumley and he came from Stamfordham. I seem to remember we got liver every week and I must have got so sick of it I refused to eat it for many years afterwards.
I would be happy for anyone who remembers me or who would care to contact me.
My email address is eward@northnet.com.au or for those who use ‘snail mail’, Edith A Ward 10 Keera St, Bingara, NSW, 2404 Australia
It was December 1936: Jack and I were installing a cold room at Murray’s Fish Shop (now Ridley’s) in Hexham. We were working late to enable us to complete the job by the next day.
Colin Murray told us that there was a thick mist developing and that road conditions to Newcastle were deteriorating rapidly. He invited us into his house to listen to an important announcement on the wireless. We heard King Edward VIII abdicate the throne and declare his intention to marry the woman he loved. We were all concerned as he was the most popular man in the country at the time and the announcement was bound to cause some controversy.
However, we could not do anything about it so we prepared to pack up and set off home. Our transport was a Triumph motorcycle with a side box in which we carried all our tools and equipment. It was very foggy when we set out and the road, unlike today, was full of twists and turns. We were travelling very slowly in second gear when suddenly there was a bang and we came to a halt. I could see a glimmer of light above me and made out the shape of a bus, which we had collided with, not being able to see the small lights, unlike the bright fog lights of today’s transport.
The driver and conductor of the bus helped us to sort things out and we found that no damage had been caused to either the mororcycle or the bus, but there was a small amount of damage to the lid of the side box. We did not bother to exchange documents as there was no real need in those days for minor accidents. The bus had apparently stopped due to the bad visibility and was not continuing any further. Despite this, we decided to continue on our way; no amount of fog was going to stop these two youths!
As we got to Corbridge the fog lifted and we were able to proceed at a more normal speed. We had just passed a pub on the left and gone up a small hill when Jack decided to stop to have a cigarette and warm our numb hands and feet. After about 10 minutes we decided to continue our journey….. when we returned to where we had parked the bike there was no sign of it.
Panic immediately set in … it couldn’t just vanish into thin air!
Looking around I noticed a glimmer of light at the bottom of the hill. It was our Bike. How had it got there? We soon found out when we started to run down the hill. We ended up falling over and sliding down the hill due to the surface being covered in ice! After much hilarity we slid down the hill and managed to recommence our journey, albeit very carefully. It was our first experience of black ice and only when we reached Throckley did the road surface return to normal. We then drove home to Low Fell at a normal speed.
The following day on our way back to Hexham I noticed that where we stopped was at a village named Heddon on the Wall!! On the old road beside Tulip’s garage. Ironically, many years later, I was to return to Heddon to live with my family and I have lived here ever since.
George Lumley
HEDDON ON THE WALL LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY ROUND THE COUNTY 2001
Heddon on the Wall Local History Society is hosting a Conference to be held on Saturday, 16th June, 2001 at the Knott Hall, Heddon on the Wall, at 10am for 10.30am.
The theme will be THE TYNE VALLES, ITS PEOPLE AND PLACES. Sspeakers who have accepted invitations to contribute include Lindsay Allason-Jones, John Grundy and Tony Barrow.
Talks will be held in the morning. The afternoon session will include walks and visits to places of local interest and will be led by our guest speakers.
Tea and coffee with light refreshments in the afternoon are included in the Conference price of £5.50.
Further details from Mike Furlonger,
The Post House, 23 Hexham Road, Heddon on the Wall, NE15 OBG, Tel. No. 01661
853156 or email rosefurlonger@yahoo.co.uk
HEDDON BUTTERFLY HAVEN
Following our enforced break due to the Foot and Mouth outbreak we got back to work again on the site on Saturday, 11th May when a team from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers led by their new Team Leader, Dave Miller and some of the great village team of volunteers set about laying the two lines of carved stepping stones from the stone butterfly to the seat at the top of the site.
If you ever doubted that there was a wealth of talent in the village you should get along to look at the stepping stones all of which have been carved by folks from the butterfly team with no previous experience of stone carving. It’s a remarkable effort and a great credit to everyone who has got involved. The stones have been cemented in along the two ‘desire’ lines, which had been formed through the meadow as people wandered between the seat and the butterfly. If you are a regular walker through the site please use the stepping stone paths so that we preserve as much of the grassland and wild flower meadow as possible.
We also took the opportunity to weed the segments of the butterfly to get out some of the coarse weeds which, if left, would completely dominate the limestone loving and other wild flowers which are developing there. The trees which were planted in the earth banks created around three sides of the site are almost all doing well (we did anticipate some losses) and although they appear to be dominated by the large weeds at the moment they are, in fact, well protected around the base by the mulch mats that were put there specifically for that purpose. They obviously work!
We got a bit of good publicity for the village as well when Radio Newcastle interviewed me about the project. It was nice to be able to talk about the village and its people in a positive way after the negative publicity we got a few months ago.
The BTCV team are keen to continue the good work on the site so there is another Community Day scheduled for Saturday, 2nd June, when we will finish laying the carved stepping stones and begin work on the mosaic area as well as other tasks. If you are not already one of our team why not come along and join us.
Ian Armstrong
During April we studdied composition with our tutot, Barbara Clayton, working out how best to arrange a satisfactory still life and how to include figures in a painting.
May 16th was a special evening when we invited local artist John Peace to take a class on Portrait Drawing and Diane Rutherfore kindly agreed to sit for us again. We all found John’s personal guidance and individual tuition, which he geared to our varying needs, particularly helpful. On 30th May we enjoyed painting/drawing in an around St. Andrew’s Church
On 6th June our tutor, Barbara Clayton, will be taking the class exploring the various ways to paint trees. You are welcome to come along and join us for a one off painting session or to join our Group
Mary White, Hon. Secretary
CHURCH NEWS
Methodist Church Notes
Our thanks go to all of both Churches or none who helped in any way towards the Christian Aid Coffee Morning on 12th May in the WI Hall. A good sum was raised for this most worthy of causes.
The video study series based on Nicky Gumbel’s book called ‘A Life Worth Living’ continues each week on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. Anyone is warmly invited to join us on any week but the course is planned to finish on 28th June.
On the first and third Monday mornings of the month between 10am and noon, the Chapel is open for anyone to drop in for a Coffee and Chat (or a Tea and Chat!). Why not come along? June and July dates are in the events diary.
As the Foot & Mouth situation is still so uncertain we are not sure when the Pathfinders’ Walking Group will re-start its (last Wednesday in the month) meetings. For up to date information as to whether walks are on or not, please contact John Banks (01661 852317) or look on the Church Notice board. If recommenced, dates and times are as in the events calendar above. Anyone who enjoys an easy walk with good company if very welcome. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch.
Don’t forget that there is a Mums and Toddlers Group which meets every Wednesday between 1.30 and 3.30pm during school term time.
The Peace Garden behind the Methodist Church continues to be a source of great pleasure to many people. In this age of rush and tear, why not take time out to sit for a short while and allow the beauty of God’s creation speak to you of his peace.
The Knott Hall’s Winter’Spring programme of events ended with a well attended British Bacon Butty Morning and an exhilarating performance from the Newcastle Brown Ale Brass Bank. The quality of the performance of the Band was first class and such was the reaction of the audience (which numbered about seventy) we have decided to book the Band again in Spring 2002. If you missed them this year this will be your chance to see and hear what you were missing. Hopefully, we will improve on the audience numbers -–a brass band of this quality is deserving of a larger audience and it would be nice to think this concert could become an annual fixture in the village calendar.
The Knott Hall Committee has put on ten events in the period August, 2000 to April 2001. This has been quite a burden on some of the Committee members and it is time for a well-earned break. During this time we are going to prepare the programme for late Summer 2001 and beyond. Some of the perennial favourites will be returning and we plant to run an Autumn Ceilidh and the Christmas Carol Concert and Draw. We are also considering a second traditional Jazz Evening and a traditional Pantomime. Dates and ticket information will be advertised in due course.
Our plans for refurbishment of some areas of the Hall are taking shape and in the not too distant future we will be holding an information event/coffee morning to put these plans on display.
I would like to thank everyone who has either supported our events or has given their time and effort to help in the running of the Hall. If you would like to help us organise future events and/or have any suggestions about what sort of events you would like to see in the Hall then please get in touch with me.
Ken Quinn, Chairman of the Management Committee – 01661 853359
Another busy year ahead. Events to look out for and to look forward to:-
Would you like to lend a hand, perhaps look after a new flower bed, an existing tub or help in the Park? Give David Chambers a ring on 852740 or Tom and Terry Glenton on 854650. Or join us in the Memorial Park on the first Saturday in the month at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you.
HEDDON SHOW What could be nicer on a Summer’s day than a STRAWBERRY TEA! Come along to the WI Hall on Saturday 7th July (see village notice board for exact time) and have a Strawberry Tea served to you.
Schedules for Heddon Show will be distributed mid July.
Anne Elliott, Show Secretary
I do not normally accept anonymous contributions for Heddon Gossip but as I can see this is happening (as can everyone else!) I feel it is a relevant plea –
"A plea to the person who walks their dog up Hexham Road and round by the Filling Station!!!
PLEASE refrain from throwing pink pooh bags into the hedges and ditches.
PLEASE remember the people who do
a village tidy up and therefore have to pick up all these bags … not a very
pleasant task.
VILLAGE SINGING GROUP ENDS 14th SEASON ON A
HIGH
Invited by Heddon Methodist Church the Ad Murum Singers with Guest Artists, Myrna and Martin Luffe on Northumbrian Pipes and Harp, on 19th May, performed a refreshing programme of music in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Society’s Appeal to help farmers in the Foot and Mouth epidemic.
The singers under the baton of Dr. J. Douglas Hunter and accompanied by Mrs. Audrey Harrison sang to an appreciative ‘full house’ raising £280 for the charity. This was the last of four concerts during the year raising money for worthy causes including Lemington Methodist Church, The Knott Memorial Hall and our own charity concert for the St. Oswald’s Jigsaw Appeal, raising in excess of £400.
The Ad Murum singers are very grateful for the support given to them and look forward to their 15th year with anticipation.
Stan Hall
Just a quick update on what has been happening since my previous article in the April edition of the Heddon Gossip. I decided to use a questionnaire to try to find out what kind of activities the young people in the village would be interested in getting involved in, if available. Our newsagents, Mr and Mrs Stoppard, kindly agreed to keep copies of my questionnaire in their shop and to hand them out and collect them in. I would like to thank them and also the 14 young people who took the time to fill in a questionnaire.
Of these, 12 wanted a youth café, 10 a disco, and 6 a youth club. Smaller numbers (3 or less) indicated an interest in each of various other activities. Summary feedback from the questionnaire was given at the Annual Electors’ Meeting on 2 May, when we were very lucky to have Mr Dave Cooksey, Youth Worker, present. Dave, together with a colleague, has been visiting the village on a weekly basis and spending time with our young people for the past few months. Dave has a considerable amount of experience in running discos for young people in the Durham area and expressed an interest in running a disco for our young people in the Knott Hall (if available), perhaps once a month. The suggestion of a youth café was also well received and agreed in principle.
We need now to obtain accommodation for this. It has been suggested that a youth group be formally set up, with a constitution and a bank account. The group would need to have a committee, with a Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary etc. The committee could then apply for funding to get things up and running. If you are interested in being on this committee, please contact me. Let’s make it happen.
Janet Incecik, 18 Trajan Walk (852561)
PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE POLICE
On Wed. 2nd May the Annual Elector’s Meeting was held in the Knott Memorial Hall. The meeting was not well attended, several very definite points of view were expressed during the general discussion session.
The topic which occupied most of the discussion was the behaviour of some of the younger element in the village. Although several different views were aired there appeared to be one requirement which every one agreed on. This was a Public Meeting with the Police Authority.
Inspector Cowel of Prudhoe Police Station (who had geographic responsibility for Heddon) has agreed to attend a Public Meeting. This meeting will take place on Inspector Cowel will put the Police view of the problems of Heddon and will then answer questions. Every resident of Heddon is invited to attend this meeting. This is your chance to make your views known directly to the Police.REMEMBER, IF THEY DO NOT KNOW WE HAVE PROBLEMS AND WHAT THOSE PROBLEMS ARE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT.
INSPECTOR COWEL WILL BE GIVING UP HER TIME TO TALK TO US. PLEASE MAKE HER VISIT WORTHWHILE.
Again, space is running out fact. There are details of lots of events for everyone to join in during the Summer months.
The FUNGAL ADVENTURES should be very interesting and fun for all the family. HEDDON STITCHERS are a new group why not pop in and see them at the Knott Hall on a Monday afternoon. I’m sure we all like to see the village looking tidy and colourful why not give Heddon in Bloom a hand, there are jobs for all ages and capabilities.
These are all IN ADDITION to all the normal village activities.
I do not normally accept anonymous notes but I think this is very relevant to keeping the village clean – "a plea to the person who walks their dog up Hexham Road and round by the Filling Station. PLEASE refrain from throwing pink pooh bags into the hedges and ditches. PLEASE remember the people who do a village tidy up and have to pick up all these bags … not a pleasant task"
There is always one who gets all dog owners a bad name!
ENJOY EACH SUNNY DAY, DON’T WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW! … Ann Lockey, Editor