Haydon News

November/December 1999

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EDITORIAL

Drawing back the bedroom curtains this morning revealed the garden and riverbank white with frost. Everything was still except for the flutter of activity round the bird nuts. A timely reminder, after a fairly mild Autumn, that Winter is edging closer. And so, of course, is Christmas.

Later in the morning when I called in at our local butchers customers were placing their orders for turkeys and in Hexham the streets were busy with Christmas shoppers. Not enjoying the cut and thrust of crowded shops I beat a hasty retreat to the relative quiet of Haydon Bridge and settled down to writing the editorial to this month’s Haydon News.

A correction to the last month’s edition.

Due to an omission in the article on Maurice Armstrong’s retirement, readers could be mistaken in believing that Maurice was to be sold to the Egyptians in 1946. Not so! Maurice was, in fact, transferred from HMS Indomitable to the sloop HMS Fowey, which was being refitted before being sold to the Egyptian Government. Apologies to Maurice.

Dennis continues his historical notes on the Wesleyan Chapel, and we have reports on events at Shaftoe First School, a recipe for Shu-shu-ko, a traditional Cypriot confection, and the Prize Crossword is back.

This is the last Haydon News of 1999, the 20th Century and the Second Millennium. On behalf of the ‘Friends of Haydon Bridge’ I wish you a Happy Christmas and enjoyable New Year celebrations. The dawn of a new era or just another day?

The Haydon News will be back in January 2000.

M.R.P ( Vice Chairman )

The editorial policy of the Haydon Ne

The Editor reserves the right to decide which letters are to be published, and to alter or shorten letters when necessary. Anonymous letters will NOT be published. A nom-de-plume may be used provided that the Editor has been advised of the writer’s name and address.

Charles Thomas, (Chairman)
South View, Heugh House Lane,
Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ND

HISTORICAL NOTES OF HAYDON BRIDGE

By Dennis Telford

‘Whether you knew it as the Wesleyan Chapel, the Wesley Hall or the Community Centre,
memories are all that remain as the old stones are re-built for a new Millennium. A new beginning!’

Part 2 (continued) - Wesleyan Chapel 1874 - 1946

October 26th. 1903 was a very big day in the life of the Haydon Bridge Wesleyan Chapel. It became licensed for the solemnisation of marriages for the first time.

The first record I have of a wedding in the Chapel is 6th. July 1905 when 22 year old George Waugh, a joiner of Ratcliffe Road, son of John Waugh a miner, married 26 year old Francis Hannah Lee of Church Street. Francis’ father, John Lee, a draper, worked selflessly for the Wesleyans. He played the harmonium and was a member from 1881 until his death in 1938.

Not everyone was happy that weddings were now held in the Chapel. Mrs Lee, the cleaner, sought an increase in salary on account of extra work caused by throwing confetti and rice. Being short of funds the Trustees agreed not to increase her salary but prohibit the throwing of confetti and rice!

In August 1904 a long talked of and much needed organ was built in the Chapel at a cost of £131. It was procured through the energetic influence of Thomas Carrick of Heaton Villas.

Discussions on possible association with other Methodists in Haydon Bridge had taken place as early as 1923 and, following the union in 1932 which brought together the various branches of Methodism, the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Church Street became known as ‘Elmfield’ and the Wesleyan Chapel on Ratcliffe Road as ‘Central’.

At this time the Trustees of the Central Church made efforts to purchase the property to the east (where Tony and Lorraine Willis now live with their family), to allow them to extend their church. The owner’s asking price of £820 was well above the church’s means.

Land behind the church was purchased however for £43 and a new school hall, kitchen and cloakroom was added at a cost of £1080/-/-

It was inevitable that the two Haydon Bridge Methodist Societies would themselves be amalgamated eventually and in 1938 it was agreed to approach an architect, to adjudicate as to which church and site was best suited for such a project.

The opinion offered was that the Elmfield site was the one which the Societies should concentrate on if there was a wish for a United Church. The accommodation was better suited, the site was more open and, ironically in the light of the Methodists Church’s recent experience, acquiring land for any extension did not pose the same difficulties which would exist at the church on Ratcliffe Road!

On the 10th. October 1944 the last wedding ceremony took place in the Central Methodist Church when Lizzie Philipson (née Dixon) , Hector Philipson’s widow of 2, Whittis Hill, Haydon Bridge, married John Hardy a market gardener of Essex. The Reverend C. R. Ransome officiated.

By his death through enemy action, Hector Philipson had become Haydon Bridge’s first war casualty in 1941.

He had been in the RAF for twelve months!

THE RAINBOW WRITERS WORKSHOP

Hi there readers!

Sylvia and I hope you enjoyed our first page in last month’s Haydon News.

I briefly mentioned one of our members – Myra Bowen – and her success in winning Second Prize in The Linkway Magazine Open Poetry Competition 1999. I am now free to publish her poem and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

DANCING IN THE TWILIGHT

Her laugh disconcerts
She flutters a faded yellow duster.
Now a golden ballroom fan
Of ivory-handled ostrich feathers.
With that disturbing smile
She has taken off
Down the garden path,
Living with the fairies.

Isolated in some deep abyss,
Her thunder spent,
All reason gone,
Looking and listening she struggles
To surface the dark water.
Nods her head and nods again;
Heavy eyelids snap shut.
She is lost, beyond our reach.

Jet cameo earrings
Swing like miming fools.
Far too many rings
Slide up and down
Her matchstick fingers,
And those skeletal wrists,
They are trapped, like her mind,
In narrow, snake-head bracelets.

The long-discarded Indian shawl
With vibrant coloured swirls
Rubs shoulders with the tired
Flannelette night-gown.
Shambling round and round
In down-at-the back slippers,
She is the ‘Belle of the Ball’,
Waltzing in a secret place.

October’s workshop saw our members attempting to describe a “Landscape in Monochrome”. Here are a few examples.

The landscape lies shrouded in winter’s grey mantle. Under a fretful sky overcast with solitary bleakness, misty rain lies pillowed on the hillside. Branches bow low as the wind lasso’s the trees then hurries onwards. Hawthorn spikes decorate the hedgerows and dry stone walls. In the distance overhead powerlines sway in a creaking chorus as a family of crows perch precariously on the wires. Night comes and the earth begins to sparkle as frosty fingers race across the hillside weaving patterns wherever they touch. The moonshine's ghostly and full in a landscape painted winter.
SEP

BLACK AND WHITE LANDSCAPE

Many places benefit from a fall of snow – its soft blanket hides blemishes and scars and lends a ghostly, ethereal felling to the most mundane landscape or town.

In the town, the streets for once are silent – no traffic – no people – and the buildings stand majestically outlined against the darkening horizon, solid and reassuringly impervious to the elements.

Country landscapes have a picture postcard appeal, with spotlessly white hills and fields, dotted haphazardly with the odd house or tree.

Both scenes are a harmonious blending of black and white – perfect but fleeting.
MARY

WORLD HAS LOST ITS COLOUR

I draw back the heavy curtain and drag it to the end of the heavy pole. Every morning at this point my heart sinks as the drollness of the outlook appears unchanged. I have felt this emotion ever since the humans exhausted the earth and drained all its colour and resources. The darkness of the day has seeped into my heart.

The view of the moors is so hard to discern, it all looks grey and boring. I can’t see the deer or any animal now unless they are close enough to discern the contrast between shadow and light, movement and inertia.

Many animals are now dead because they couldn’t see their predators. Natures warning colours are gone.

The sepia world has brought death to my view and gloom to my soul.
JILL

LIGHT AND DARK

When the wind blows like destiny across the sands of time a bewildering array of horizons are yet shrouded in mystery. Ultimately dark gives birth to light and primeval forces begin to mould the landscape of mankind.

A rich cornucopia of rewards is promised but alas, tumult and confusion ensues.

Wrong calls into question right, challenging divine sovereignty. The battle for supremacy is pervasive – all encompassing – touching the highest mountain peaks, searching every hidden corner.

With one almighty strike, good vanquishes evil. A victory!

Our horizon is no longer hopelessly undefined.
JESTER

Exercise 2. Write a telegram in the form of a poem.

I will be arriving on the night train – stop
Bringing my latest bird with me – stop
I hope this will be appropriate – stop
She can sing soprano on a good day – stop
SEP

She Urgent, must meet soon – stop
He Sorry, got tickets for Toon – stop
She Can come next Sunday – stop
He Sorry, Toon playing away – stop
She You’re avoiding me – state reason – stop
He Can’t get involved during season – stop
She Red card – it’s all over – stop
He Foul play – still your lover – stop
She Prove it sell season ticket – stop
He Speechless – stop
MARY

Do you come here often and – stop
How corny, you’re boring me so – stop
I’ve got a Porsche parked in the bus – stop
Really? I was going but I think I’ll now – stop
JILL

Flowers arrived as expected – stop
Blooms carefully selected – stop
Each one open and fresh – stop
The colour of ripe young flesh – stop
In polythene covered box – stop
Thank you Mrs Jane Cox
JESTER

Both of the exercises were completed in 15 minutes.

The Rainbow Writers Short Story and Poetry Competition is now closed to further entries.

Judging is currently underway and a result should be reached within the next couple of weeks.

We hope to publish the winning entries in the next edition of the Haydon News.

If you have any comments to make about the “Writers Page” please feel free to send them along to the ‘Editorial Panel’

If you are interested in joining ‘The Rainbow Writers’ please contact: Sylvia Mitchell: 01434 684 035 or
myself on: 01434 684 704.

Joyce Sim

PARISH COUNCIL PICKINGS

Notes from the Parish Council meeting Thursday 25th November 1999.

Village Play Areas - A deputation of 19 parents from the village attended the first part of the meeting to protest about the proposed siting of the play area by the river. Their concerns were about the danger of the river, the potential for vandalism and drug dealing activities in the vicinity. The Council pointed out that the proposed riverside play area is mainly for tourists with a fenced area for toddler's play equipment.

The changes to the road are designed to deter cars from going along there. The Council explained that in the village appraisal, respondents had said that the riverside play area was what had been wanted. The Parish Council did not have control over alternative sites on the housing estates. The parents felt that they would like to upgrade the facilities in Langley Gardens and provide small play areas dotted throughout the village.

It was agreed that the Parish Council will advise Tynedale Council of the parents views and that the Parents Group will investigate possible sites and come up with proposals for play areas within the village.

Public Conveniences - The need for public toilets to be located on the north side of the river was also discussed. The current toilets are not signposted and are locked at 9.00pm at night.

Drugs Problem - This has also given parents cause for concern. The Parish Council will raise this issue with the Police.

Military Road Plans - There will be a meeting held on 14th December 1999 at Hexham Community Centre, Gilesgate, about the Hadrian's Wall Transport Strategy Final Report. The need for a strong protest was expressed.

Painting the Subway - has not yet been undertaken.

Showfield Street Light - has not yet been connected.

Cemetery Tap - is not yet mended.

High School Hedge - has been cut back but the trimmings have not yet been swept up.

Mud on the lane near Chesterwood - is causing a danger for public safety. Tynedale Council be asked to investigate. - The light has disappeared from this shelter causing a danger to school children.

Belmont Gardens - There is a street light out. Need to clarify who is responsible for it.

Planning Applications were discussed and supported for the following:

- A cash machine outside the Co-op. Some concern was expressed for parking problems on the Ratcliffe Road.

- Construction of a stable and double garage at Staward, Langley.

- Re-roofing of Lipwood Hall

Broken Seat by the Riverside BT have paid for it.

Grant Aid from Tynedale Council The council have asked for requests for Grant Aid to be returned to them by 31st January 2000. Any village organisations who would like Grant Aid should contact the Parish Council as soon as possible.

Accounts These have been approved by the auditor.

Church Clock Although the clock is now mended, the belfry needs to be kept clean to avoid dirt getting into the mechanisms of the clock.

Business Information Points Business Link has a project to install BIP's in 14 locations in the county and have suggested that one of them be located in Haydon Bridge. Four possible sites were suggested and will be passed to Business Link for further consideration.

Tynedale Local Plan Modifications These mainly include the deletion of new housing as follows: 5 from Glenburn, all from the Showfield and the Inner Haugh reduced to 35.

Transport Plan meeting shortly to be held at County Hall, Morpeth.

Village Projects Over £3,000 has been raised for the Millennium. A leaflet is being put together for a Census of all the houses in the village.

The Vicar will host a Millennium Church Service but wants it to include secular but relevant readings of prose and poems. Any suggestions should be made to him.

Street Party - This will be held in May on the big green at Strother Close. A Millennium photograph will be taken.

Heritage Economic Regeneration - Six village business people have expressed an interest in attending a meeting to discuss it. A number of projects have already been proposed, including the extension of car parking in the village.

Safety Barrier beside the Old Bridge - This is broken and needs replacing.

The December 23rd meeting will take the form of a social event together with the ‘Friends of Haydon Bridge’ and the next Parish Council meeting will be in January

SH

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Index

Index

Letters to the Editor & Readers Viewpoints

Dear Editor

As a resident of Belmont Gardens, I have noticed an increasing problem of under-age smokers along my street and actually at the school gates. Calls to the school have had no effect with the excuse of them being unable to patrol the area and catch the culprits. How difficult can this be? The problem is blatant.

In addition to this there is an accumulating amount of chewing gum leading the way from the school, down North Bank, to the shops, AND the Belmont Gardens street sign has been defaced with graffiti.

All in all, the school needs to take responsibility for the effect it has on the surrounding area and clean it up.

Remove the gum and the litter and the cigarette butts. Patrol the immediate surrounding area and reprimand the culprits. And finally, repaint the Belmont Gardens street sign.

We are all proud of the village we all live in. For a small amount of effort, Haydon Bridge High School can share this pride.

Name and Address have been provided.

Dear Readers

I would be very interested to hear the view points of others regarding the never ending saga of the gates into the station and the Recycling Centre.

One cold frosty evening I had arranged to meet my daughter off the 6.40pm train as she had been to Newcastle. I thought that, as I was going to the station, I would help the environment by taking some empty wine bottles and put them in the Bottle Bank.

My husband placed them in a laundry basket and put them in the boot of the car. I arrived, and guess what? Yes, the gates were shut!! I carried the basket to the Bottle Bank and put them in.

We are supposed to be encouraging people to help our environment but this certainly isn’t.

Surely there must be a better way of keeping the factories secure? Should the gates not have been placed further back so that people could drive into the station yard to use the recycling facilities we have got there?

Disappointed Recycler – Haydon Bridge

Name and Address have been provided

The November meeting of the W.I. was sadly the last. Proceedings were overseen by Mrs K Beale VCO with Mrs J Norderhaug as witness.

A vote was taken at the well attended meeting when it was agreed to close down. The funds and some artefacts will be held at County Headquarters and will be available if any person wishes to revive the W.I. In Haydon Bridge within three years.

Many members spoke of the happy memories of past occasions.

Everyone enjoyed Pie and Peas followed by Tea and Biscuits.

Special thanks were expressed to Mrs P Smith for the hard work she has done keeping the W.I. afloat for the past ten years.

Langley Women's Institute

A talk and slide show on ‘Bookbinding’ given by Mr David Hindley of Corbridge was very well received by members of Langley W. I. in November.

This most intricate craft, which changed very little from the 2nd. Century A.D. until the 18th. Century, was explained in relatively simple terms by a man who obviously has a passion for the subject. Judging by the number of members who sought him out after the talk, there must be a lot of battered books out there.

Sylvia Mitchell gave a report on the Autumn Council meeting at Northgate, Morpeth, at which she was Langley W.I’s delegate.

Arrangements for the annual Pie & Pea Supper in November were finalised as well as for the Christmas Dinner for the December meeting.

The Dominoes team played two matches at the Carts Bog Inn in October, eventually succumbing to Whitfield W.I.

Members plan to meet for a meal at the Carts Bog Inn in early December.

Six members are also to visit Bardon Mill W.I. for an evening of Poetry and Slides of the Northumbrian Landscape.

Mrs M Nagel.

SHAFTOE TRUST SCHOOL

GOVERNOR - VACANCY

Anyone wishing to serve the School and the
Community as a Co-opted Governor
should enquire for details from the school
Telephone: 01434 684 309

The Governing Body at Shaftoe Trust First School is concerned with ensuring the highest standard of education for all its children.

The current Governors are:

Mr J J Drydon Mr G M Rowarth Mr W J Drydon
Mrs L A Gilhespy Mr J C Wardle Mr G W Jackson
Mrs V F Norris Mr T J Stephenson Mr P Dennis
Mrs S Charlton Mrs C Drax Mrs J Litt
Mrs H Doody Mrs A Cox (Headteacher)

The Governing Body meets at least three times a year and in addition Governors are expected to serve on appropriate sub-committees, to attend the Annual Parents’ Meeting and to be supportive of other school activities.

If you would like the opportunity to talk with the Chairman, Vice Chairman or Headteacher, please contact the school on: 01434 684 309.

If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please apply in writing to the Clerk of the Governors (c/o Shaftoe Trust First School) no later than Friday 10 December 1999.

Please mark the envelope ‘Governor Vacancy’.

Annual General Meeting

This was held, a term early on 16 November. Fourteen parents attended in addition to the Governors. Although the attendance was not enough for a quorum, Mrs Audrey Cox (Headteacher) remarked that there were not any pressing issues. New Governors include Mrs Heather Doody and Mrs Camilla Drax.

After the formal part of the meeting, the new Numeracy Strategy was presented.

The Governors have concentrated on the new Literacy Hour Strategy implementation, the expansion of the school by one class and achieving the targets set out in the implementation plan. One major improvement in Nursery Education has been the new cycle track in the play area. It is hoped that this will enhance the quality of the nursery education.

“IT” has been a major focus. The Staff is now fully trained in the use of computers, including the Internet.

Shaftoe received a generous helping hand from the Trust Foundation . The money has been used to purchase new furniture and equipment for the new classroom. In addition the School Association raised over £2190. This money has been used to purchase such things as wheeled toys for Nursery, outdoor apparatus, staging blocks and the services of a musician in residence for one week.

The school continues to do better on its SAT results than the national expectation.

All in all, it was a successful meeting to cap off a successful year for the Governors of Shaftoe.

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Raising Funds for Good Causes

Shaftoe Trust First School is teaching more than just reading, writing and Mathematics. Children are also learning about caring for others in the community. The school has always encouraged students to raise money for good causes.

The major focus of this year’s fund raising has been the NSPCC. The school raised a massive £642 in two weeks. The campaign also served to highlight to the children the dangers of bullying and the importance of playing safely. A photograph of the school giving the cheque to the NSPCC representative appeared in the Hexham Courant of Friday 19 November.

In addition to raising money for the NSPCC, the school raised funds for the Rainbow Trust and for the Fire Fighter’s Yellow Hat Appeal.

“The school are to be congratulated for their hard work“, said Mrs Audrey Cox (Headteacher)

Shaftoe Trust First School held its Annual Book Sale in the middle of October. The Sale gave parents and students a chance to buy books and help the school at the same time.

A total of £600 of books were sold and the school was able to spend £300 on new books.

These books will go to help augment the Literacy Hour in the classroom as well as increasing the School’s Library.

Scrummages and Lineouts

Class 4 at Shaftoe recently took part in Mini Rugby coaching and a seminar. They learnt the basics of rugby and play a simplified version.

On Wednesday 20 October, they took part in a rugby afternoon at Haydon Bridge High School and were joined by students from Newbrough and Wark First Schools and received further coaching.

All who took part were given a Mini Rugby certificate.

The day was sponsored in part by the Children’s Rugby Club that meets every Sunday morning at Haydon Bridge High School.

The afternoon’s success will be followed up by a tournament this coming Spring.

M.S

HAYDON BRIDGE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Fixtures and scores

21 Aug Home v Newcastle BT 2-0
Dan Robson, Dave Robson
28 Aug Away v Otterburn 3-1
Dan Robson
04 Sep Away v Forest Hall 3-3
Dan Robson, Steven Lambert, Alex Stuart
11 Sep Home v Northern S.C. 0-2
16 Sep Away v North Sunderland 0-0 *
25 Sep Home v Northumbria Univ. 2-2
Stuart Pearson, Colin Banks
02 Oct Home v Walker Stack 1-5
Paul Robinson

League Cup 2nd Round:

09 Oct Away v Hebburn Reyrolle 5-0
16 Oct Home v Wallsend Utd. 3-1
Geoff Sparke 2, Stuart Bell

Amateur Cup 1st. Round:

23 Oct Home v North Sunderland 0-5
30 Oct Home v Cowgate Sports 3-1

NFA Minor Cup

06 Nov Away v Walker Stack 1-5
13 Nov Home v Forest Hall 3-0
20 Nov Away v Walker Stack 2-2
27 Nov Home v Stobhill Rangers

Minor Cup 2nd. Round:

04 Dec Away v Amble Vikings
11 Dec Away v Wallington
18 Dec Away v Harraby C.C.

* the game against North Sunderland was classed as VOID after H.B. fielded an unregistered player. The club suffered a further 3 point deduction from their total for the offence.

Top Scorers

Geoff Sparke 5
Dan Clarke 4
Stuart Bell 4
Dan Robson 3
Chad Alder 2
David Robson 1
Steve Lambert 1
Alex Stewart 1
Stuart Pearson 1
Colin Banks 1
Paul Robinson 1
Own Goals 1

Three straight wins and an away draw is good form for November. The team came back well from conceding a first minute goal at Walker Stack, (20 November) with Stuart bell and Chad Alder grabbing the goals ensuring the unbeaten run continued.

The second round of the NFA Minor Cup has paired HBFC with Amble Vikings. It will be a tough away trip, as Amble are currently second place in Division One and having lost only once this season …. so far!

Clayton Cup

Which brings to mind that I had the Clayton Cup in my hands recently. The trophy dates from 1903-04. Looking at the engravings, it reveals that HBFC have won it no fewer than nine (9) times. Which seems to be a record.

It was first brought to the village in 1931-1932 and was won again at the end of last season.

I wonder if anyone has any of the 1932 winners medals?

Other Bits and Pieces

Other things at the Club this month are the newly installed floodlights, which enable outdoor winter training to take place. On these dark, cold, wet, miserable nights I am pleased I only write about it!

The 3rd December will see a visit from the people who hold all the right cards to grant the Lottery Bid. They’ll view Low Hall Park and the present facilities hopefully to take us a step closer to going ahead with the building work.

A Quiz Night is planned for Friday 10th December in the Railway Hotel, kick-off around 7.30pm.

And finally, possibly for you in time for Christmas, are the HBFC Sweat Shirts and Polo Shirts. Samples of these are on display in Clarkes Newsagents.

Prices are: £13 and £15 available in various colours and are of superb quality

POEM

MILLENNIUM BRIDGE OVER THE TYNE

She curves, she soars,
She curves again
Achingly beautiful in her simplicity.

She’s a bird
She’s an eye
With a slow, slow blink
As she opens to let
The tall, curvaceous ships pass by.

They say she’s a tribute
To the skills of the builders of ships
From long ago
The builders of ships on the Tyne.

Today she exists in the minds eye
Of her creator
Tomorrow she will stand serene
Arching gracefully
Welcoming the future.

Can we guess what the future holds
As we stand and gaze?

Like the arc of a rainbow
That symbol of hope
Our own special arch
May lift the spirit
With effortless ease
As we, the privileged travellers in time
Stop for a moment
Facing both forward and back
Before the world lurches onward.

Elizabeth Grande

Miscellaneous

A DEDICATION

As the Haydon News is printed two of our villagers will be saying their last farewells – we cannot let them go without thanking them for their years of dedicated service to our community and that of Tynedale.

We have worked with Bill and Marion Howard on numerous committees and know the time and effort both have given, without expecting any rewards or recognition. This dedication to service is often a thankless task and in only realised later by the void that is left.

We wish Bill and Marion well in the peaceful tranquility of their new home in Cyprus. Haydon Bridge will miss them

Eileen and David Charlton

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BON VOYAGE and GOOD LUCK

I would like to take the opportunity through the Haydon News, to acknowledge the work Marion Howard has undertaken for the Community Association during her time as Secretary.

Marion was appointed Secretary of the Community Association in 1997 and during this time , as well as fulfilling her role as Secretary, has put an enormous amount of time and effort into the rebuilding of the Community Centre.

For almost every day of the last two and a half years, Marion has worked ‘behind the scenes’, letter writing, completing forms, liasing with various organisations and agencies to obtain funding for our new Community Centre. I must say that without Marion’s knowledge and expertise, the new Community Centre would not be at the stage it is today, or for that matter, what it will be in the very near future.

I would like to express not only my own personal heartfelt thanks, but those of the Community Association as a whole, to Marion for her support to the Association and myself as Chairman, and most especially for her hard work with regard to the rebuilding of the Community Centre.

For those who are unaware, Marion and husband Bill are leaving Haydon Bridge for a sunnier climate.

Their leaving is tinged with sadness, as they will not be around for the opening of our new Community Centre. We will, however, be keeping them informed about the progress and any other events surrounding our new building.

Our new Community Centre will be a constant reminder, not only to the Community Association, but to all the people of Haydon Bridge, of your efforts Marion.

We could not have done it without you.

Best wishes to Marion and Bill on their new venture. Remember, you are both welcome at our new Community Centre and the village at any time.

Once again a tremendous THANK YOU Marion.

Mary Douthwaite Chairman – Haydon Bridge Community Association

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As Chairman of Haydon Bridge Parish Council I wish to thank Marion and Bill Howard for their work on the Parish and District Councils over their years in office.

I know that I speak not only for the whole Council but for the people of Haydon Bridge too. They were unstinting in their work as representatives of the Parish and never failed to find time for each and everyone who approached them.

For myself I add a personal THANK YOU for the help and advice given to me over the last few months.

Good Luck and God Speed.

Enid Garrow

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This is usually at 8pm. on the Tuesday following the 4th Thursday of the month.

Meetings held in Methodist Church beginning 7.15pm.

24 February Mr & Mrs Jamieson Mediterranean Flowers

02 March Mr Richard Myerscough Tropical Forest Project of Mexico

16 March Mr P. E. Harrigan Belsay Hall Gardens

30 March Mr Eric Morton Taxidermy

Summer 2000

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CHURCH NEWSLETTER
An Independent Supplement to the Haydon News

CLERGY MESSAGE

WHO AND WHERE

Rev Vincent Ashwin, with St Cuthbert's C of E
The Vicarage, Station Yard 684.307

Rev David Perkins, with the Methodist congregation
39 Elvaston Road, Hexham 603.139

Father Leo Pyle, with St John's Catholic Church
St John's Presbytery, North Bank 684.265

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SORRY GARDENER HAS RETIRED