NEWS, EVENTS AND PHOTOS FROM

NEWTON, WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND

MUSIC AND BEER - FUTURE

St Thomas Cross pub is hosting a midday to midnight music festival on Saturday 4th July. Most of the bands are local, a couple are from Newton. If it's anything like last year it'll be a day to remember - and this year it's free.

MUSIC AND BEER - PAST

On Saturday 28th June a variety of local musicians played in the garden of the Stag and Pheasant. The audience, enjoying the warm sunshine, were treated not only to some exceptional local talent but also to a larger than usual range of draft beers. As the afternoon turned into evening a range of local musicians took advantage of the open mic to showcase their skills. Thanks particularly to John for holding it all together and to Steve, Pete and the rest for entertaining us late into the night. Pictured below is the Lawrence Sherrif Jazz Orchestra who opened the show.                                                                                                                                                

VILLAGE PICNIC - SUNDAY 7TH JUNE

The long-held belief that the sun always shines on the picnic was tested to destruction as torrential rain fell throughout the morning. At 12.00, the scheduled start time, it was still raining and the decision was made to transfer to the Village Hall. Not surprisingly this limited numbers with fewer than usual attending. The format was different this year - the picnic was to be a showcase for younger village talent and so they had an opportunity to appear in the Hall rather than in a field. Those who did attend were treated to rock musicians, folk music, classical music and even a couple of jugglers.

And the weather - needless to say the sun came out and it was dry all afternoon.

NEWTON PARISH COUNCIL - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

At its meeting on 27th November 2008, the Parish Council adopted the new model Freedom of Information Act in it entirety. Under the act, some classes of information must be made available to the public with effect from 1st January 2009. A copy of the model publication scheme is displayed on the notice board in the Village Hall. Further copies and referenced information are available from the Clerk. Please note that copies are 10p per shhet plus second class postage.

For further information please contact the Clerk on one of the Members of the Parish Council.

Mrs H. Miles (Clerk) 01788 570805

Mrs J E Leggatt (Chairman) 01788 860429

Mr R J Greenaway (Vice-Chairman) 01788 860154

Mr D Brown 01788 860153

Mrs M Essam 01788 860326

Mrs P Holdsworth 01788 560432

PHOTO ALBUM

New photos have recently been added - go to the Photo Album page and you can browse through pictures in and around Newton throughout the year