March 2010
Minutes of February 2010 meeting
MINUTES OF THE 26th MEETING OF AYNHO HISTORY SOCIETY HELD IN AYNHO VILLAGE HALL ON WEDNESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2010
Present: – Brian Reynolds - Chairman
Peter Cole – Secretary.
Presentation by Don Byatt FRPS: 'Keeping it simple - a talk with digital prints with the emphasis on simplyfying one's photographs.'
Date and Time:
Jun 2 2010 - 7:30pm
Venue:
Apricot Room, Cartwright Hotel Workshop by associate member, Yin Wong: 'Three themed images.'
Date and Time:
May 5 2010 - 7:30pm
Venue:
Apricot Room, Cartwright Hotel Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk by member, Simon Lutter: 'The Pinhole Camera.'
Date and Time:
Apr 7 2010 - 7:30pm
Venue:
Apricot Room, Cartwright Hotel Bank of England
We would like to draw your notice to the recent News Release dated 8 March 2010 featured on the Bank of England website regarding the withdrawal of the Elgar £20 Banknote. The £20 banknote carrying the portrait of composer Sir Edward Elgar is to be finally withdrawn from circulation from 30 June this year. This note has been gradually replaced by the Adam Smith £20 which was introduced in 2007.
The Bank of England assures holders of the Elgar £20 banknote that they could certainly use the notes up to, and including, 30 June. After that date the note will no longer have 'legal tender' status. The note will not be accepted in payment, or in change, in retail outlets after this date.
For several months from the end of June banks, building societies and Post Offices will accept Elgar £20 notes for deposit to customer accounts and for other customer transactions.
Agreeing to exchange the notes for non-customers is at the discretion of the individual institution. The Bank of England will always give value for these notes (and all other banknotes the Bank has issued).
Please be aware of the potential for criminals to target the elderly and more vulnerable who may have these bank notes in their homes.
Please pass this message on to anyone you think may benefit from this information.
Thank you
DRIVING DAY
A free driving information day for older motorists is to be held at Silverstone on Tuesday 13 April.
ExperienceKraft is for driver's aged 55 and over, or those with more than 30 years of driving experience. The event is aimed at helping older drivers to extend their safe driving years.
The half-day course, which is free to participants, will include the chance to drive on a skid pan and experience ABS braking. Doctors, opticians and the Regional Driving Assessment Centre will also be on hand to offer advice.
The day is organised by the Casualty Reduction Partnership and is funded by the Rightracks project.
John Spencer, Casualty Reduction Partnership Manager at Northamptonshire County Council, said: "The number of senior drivers in the county has reached its highest ever level and the number is set to increase substantially in the next few years. It is therefore crucial to ensure that senior drivers continue to refresh their skills in order to maintain a high level of mobility, independence and road safety awareness. Our skills and information day is divided into a number of modules, all designed to address some of the issues affecting senior drivers with the objective of extending their driving years."
Participants should book in advance and can choose from two time-slots of 9.30am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm.
For more information, or to book a free place, telephone 01604 654406 or email: roadsafety [at] northamptonshire [dot] gov [dot] uk
Thank you
Delivering Results
A countywide campaign will launch on Monday 15 March, sharing with residents the achievements of their local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRPs).
There are six partnerships across Northamptonshire; each one includes representatives from the county's Borough and District Council, Police, Police Authority, Council, local NHS and Fire and Rescue Service, all working together with a single aim to improve the quality of life of those living in the area.
'Results In My Area' is a campaign celebrating the achievements of what we've achieved working together in partnership to tackle anti-social behaviour and drive down crime across the county.
In Daventry and South Northamptonshire as a result of us working together last year:
- Events for young people were introduced to locations where anti-social behaviour was a local priority. The events, branded 'Soundbox', had live performances, workshops and became a platform for thought provoking conversations about drinking, drugs and contraception.
- Supported by Milton Keynes Dons Football Club, street football sessions were set up across Daventry and South Northamptonshire, to engage with young people in the area.
- Volunteers (from Churches Together) received training, funded by the local CDRP, to lead a Street Pastors programme in Daventry. The programme supports vulnerable people by signposting them to organisations across the county. The CDRP hopes to support the scheme in 2010/11 and extend the programme to Towcester and Brackley.
Lookout for more details of our achievements in your community or visit resultsinmyarea.co.uk
We will continue to work hard to keep you informed of our achievements throughout 2010.
Thank you
LIBERATION DAY
Friday March 26 is Liberation Day!
Northamptonshire Police would like to invite you to a free morning of entertainment and information, form 10am - 1pm in the Guildhall (Great Hall), St Giles Square Northampton NN1 1DE.
The event at the Guildhall will include refreshments and a buffet lunch, entertainment and education from Trickster! -the musical. (A play to raise awareness and prevention of distraction burglary), plus information stands and giveaways from partner agencies.
FREE transport can be arranged for parties of 10 or more from their chosen pick up/ drop off point in Northamptonshire. To book your places, call Enzina Small, Marketing Communications Officer on 03000 111 222 Ext 8348. RSVP by Friday 19 March.
Liberation Days is a free day of information advice and entertainment for older people. The target age range for people attending a Liberation Day is 50+.
Thank you