October Newsletter // Newton Solney Village Hall Monthly

Our Village Hall is 100!!!!!

Our lovely Village Hall celebrates 100 years of being used by Newton Solney villagers this year. We would like to mark this with a party; any suggestions please get in touch If anyone has any photos of events at the village hall over the past few decades we would love to share them as part of the celebration. Could we please share either by email or by photocopies.

The 100 year celebration will be combined with this year’s shoot on Saturday 28^th November
Our email is nsvh@btinternet.com

Our New Website

We have our own website, please have a look. nsvh.co.uk feel free to send comments or suggestions on the look and layout, this is a website for you to inform you how to book the village hall and what is going on.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Village Show, there were some fantastic exhibits. See the Village Hall website for photos and winners.

Classes October NEW

Regular classes/events:

Pickleball Monday night at 7pm, Zumba Tuesday night at 7pm, Badminton will be back in September, Friday at 7pm

Pilates 9.15am (Monday and Wednesday), Tai Chi 10.30am Wednesday (from mid-September),

Karate 7pm Wednesday, Art groups 7pm Thursday and 2pm Friday, Rifle clubs 6pm Tuesday and Fridays

Children’s Dance from 10am Saturday mornings (term time only)

200 Club Winners

August. £50 No. 53 Mrs. R. Howsen-Marshall £25 No. 155 Mrs. H. Ward
September £75 No. 97 Mr. J. Ewins £50 No. 38 Ms. J. Carroll £25 106 Mr. J. Toft

Collecting for the 2026/7 200 Club is now beginning. Numbers cost £12 per year per number. All profits go towards making improvements to Village Hall. If you would like a number or not sure of your exact number(s) or would like to join, please email wendypoole1@talktalk.net and I will help. Payment can be made by cheque made payable to Newton Solney Village Hall 200 Club and placed in the post box in the porch at the Village Hall or to the following bank account

Sort Code 30-91-47 Account Number 00298123 Account Name Newton Solney Village Hall 200 Club

Could anyone paying via the bank account please put their name and 200 club number(s) as the reference so we can identify you. Thank you to all of you who have renewed their subscriptions.

Newton Solney Women’s Institute – October 2026

Tickets for the fund-raising quiz sold out quickly. I look forward to updating you all on the night in the next publication.

Our September meeting was a great success. Jane Kitto and Margaret Acford have spent the last few months putting together the History of Newton Solney WI. We all searched through various documents which prompted many memories and stories of how many things have changed since the war and indeed how many things have stayed the same.

October brings the AGM, which will be followed by a social evening for the members. In the coming months we look forward to our Christmas party, a games night and the following speakers:

November Tim Coleman The Story of the Two Crosses
February CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young
January Elaine Pritchard Rebel Women of Burton

We continue to look at new and exciting opportunities for our members, and we are open to any suggestions. Our age range is currently 40 upwards; however, we would be very pleased to see women of any age as we do endeavour to make sure there is something for everyone. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact our President, Vicki Oldknow – Tel 07980 988958

St. Mary’s Tuesday Lunch Club

Our next lunch will be on Tuesday October 6^th at 1pm in the Village Hall. All are welcome and will be served with a Ploughman’s Salad followed by a choice of desserts and tea/coffee. Do join us, but please contact Hazel on 701244 to book and choose your menu.

Newton Solney Tuesday Club

At our September meeting we welcomed Harry Parker, who was going to talk to us about his involvement firstly with Burton Radio, then later the free newspaper, the Burton Echo. A number of people in the room knew Harry as he had grown up in Newton Solney, where he lived at the Unicorn Inn. Harry’s father Andrew was Editor of the Burton Mail but sadly died when Harry was only 19. Following this, he did some travelling while he decided what to do. Music was his main interest, playing the guitar, so he decided to follow his passion. He joined a local band and was invited by Burton Radio to co-host a show. The host, who is also the main investor in Burton Radio, is passionate about the Local Community and promoting small businesses, charities, sports and local community issues. He also had a band, which Harry joined “Kitten Pyramid”.

Following on from this, Harry was offered his own morning show, inviting local people to talk about their charity work, local events being organised, sport and supporting new small independent businesses. Developing the Burton Radio then led to starting a local free newspaper “The Burton Echo”. Harry, who has now moved to Lichfield, is involved in the setting up of Lichfield Radio.org and a newspaper due to be launched in the next few months. He still plays in the band performing gigs around both localities. Harry was thanked warmly for giving his time to talk to us, and we wished him well in these future projects.

Programme for October

Tuesday 6^th October: 2.15pm A short update followed by a Social, including a Picture Quiz.

Newton Solney Community Book Cafe

Newton Solney Village Hall 22^nd October 10.30 – 12-30. A place to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake or biscuits. Books and jigsaws to borrow or swap available. The Children from Newton Solney Infant School will be visiting us to do some reading with us.

Newton Solney Friday Afternoon Art Group

Newton solney art group have decided to expand our range of activities to include crafts. Come along to meet us at the Village Hall every Friday 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Or call for more information Linda 07756 787519 Angela 07530 155744 Jane 079890 38047.

NSCAT (Newton Solney Community Action Team)

NSCAT (Newton Solney Community Action Team) presents, for one night only – International singing sensation Ryan Joseph for a candlelit concert in the village church. The event is on Friday October 2nd from 7pm. Ryan delivers a wide-ranging variety of music to suit all tastes, sure to get you rocking in the aisles! All monies raised will benefit church funds. Tickets are £15, to include refreshments during the interval. A limited number are available from:

Vanessa Archer 07443 649913, Diane Tidy 07714 676622, The Brickmakers Arms

Newton Solney Parish Council – newton-solney.org.uk

Brief notes from the PC meeting held on Tuesday 15^th September 2026.

DCC Councillor Mr Matthew Benfield reported that the drains outside the hotel are to be cleared, hopefully this will help to prevent flooding. Upcoming roadworks – details can be found on DCC highways website – he mentioned the proposed roadworks on the A38. Local Government Reorganisation has been paused.

SDDC Councillor Mrs Kerry Haines reported that the local plan part 1 has now progressed to the Secretary of State and that details of part 2 will be released next week (21^st September).

SDDC Councillor Mr. James Lowe reported that the draft housing report is progressing.

Parish Council: The bench by the river has been repaired and new signage has been organised after due consideration of the quotes that were received.
New Parish Councillor: Parish Council was pleased to welcome Mr. Danny Tyers to the council.
Cemex: Ongoing: progressing well – there may be a temporary slight increase in dust and noise, however work is expected to cease by the end of October. Please contact PC if there are any problems.
Defibrillators– The defibrillators are installed at Newton Solney C of E Infant School andon the outside wall of the Village Hall by the entrance.
Speedwatch: This is progressing very well. – however, more volunteers would be very welcome- please contact Councillor Mrs Karen Makin Wall. The results of their activities are available on the website and are regularly updated.
Community Hub and orchard: A new shed door has been installed. There will be further planting in the orchard later in the year possibly starting in October. Further refurbishment of the shed will be undertaken.
Village in Bloom: Results are due in September.
Parking on grass verges: Residents and visitors to the village are politely requested Not to park on the grass verges.
Dogs on the Recreation Field: Parishioners are reminded that dogs should be kept on the leash when on the footpath that crosses the recreation field.
Website: The Clerk/RFO and Councillors can be contacted by email via the website.
Clerk/RFO: Mrs Sue Stack

Contact details: clerk@newtonsolneyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Telephone: 07708663342
Next meeting: Tuesday 20^th October at 7.00pm in the Village Hall

St Mary’s Church Services for October 2026.

Sunday 4th Harvest Festival with Communion at Il am
Sunday 18th Communion at 11am

Church ground help needed

Hello, we are after volunteers to help the small team keep on top of some of the churchyard tasks. It is very rewarding on a nice day, tools and equipment generally available. You could have a small, medium or larger task depending on your time and physical ability. It’s great fun, HONEST! Please contact Tim Norman at the church or text 07792 459484 or email TJNORMAN4@YAHOO.CO.UK

November Newsletter

All contributions for the November newsletter by Wednesday 21^st October please to Wendy Poole Tel 07754812725 or email wendypoole1@talktalk.net Thank you