The Link, March 2008, Volume 2008, No. 3

Spring might not be quite here yet but if you’re planning to have Hanging Baskets in your garden this year you may wish to take advantage of the scheme being run once again by the Parish Council.

The Parish Council are now looking for nominations for the annual Community Awards. These are given each year to members of the parish who have given of their time to make the lives of people better. Do you know someone who helps with one of the many groups and organisations in the village? Is there someone who has given to our community over several years in lots of different ways?

In 2006 we were asked to vacate our store in Copy Lane, so United Utilities could sell it for development. We received £10,000 compensation, so we could rent or buy a store for our Gala equipment. The Gala Committee were approached by the Committee restoring the old Scout Hut for financial help, and offering storage facilities if need for our Gala equipment.

The improvements to the old scout hut, which is to be a youth centre/boxing club are coming along at pace. Local members of the village have donated their time and other resources into this project.

A new Rainbows group starts on Wednesday 27th February from 5.30- 6.30pm at St Pauls Church Hall, Brookhouse. The group is for girls aged 5-7 years old and will run weekly in term time.

We currently have 2 young Leaders to support this group but would welcome further adult help. For further information please telephone 770845.

There will be Afternoon Tea/Bingo at the Victoria Institute on Thursday 27th March at 2.00pm. Your representative will be calling to take your booking for the tea. Enquiries to your representative or Joan Fletcher, Tel 771232.

Jumble Sale and Auction at The Victoria Institute on Saturday 15th March.

The Institute doors will open on the day from 10am until 12 o’clock for dropping off jumble

Jumble Sale starts at 1pm - 3pm Admission 50p

Collection service available for large or unmanageable items. Tel Jackie 771407 or Tony on 771029

A climate changing event - 7.30-9.00 pm, Victoria Institute. LESS Climate Change and Energy Advice Project will be holding an open meeting about Climate Change and what we in Caton and Brookhouse can practically do about it. This will address some of the frequently asked questions about climate change and give examples of how other village communities are tackling this challenge.

To raise funds for Playgroup we are holding another Nearly New Sale. Admission is only £1 and includes a brew and a biscuit. It is not a jumble sale and all items must be nearly new. Childrens items such as toys, clothes, books, baby equipment and maternity wear can be brought between 10.00 – 11.30 on the Thursday morning.