2008
The heavens opened for Barton’s summer 2007 fete and they opened again for the annual Christmas fair. Despite this, eight wonderful people turned up to run the fair, and all have been thanked by letter. This year we raised £377.83 for the Old School funds. Over £100 came from the sale of the three handsome Christmas cakes donated (and expertly made) by Doreen Richardson. We are very grateful to Doreen. The first two raffle prizes were won by James Hayman-Joyce and David Brown won the third prize. A most enjoyable village drinks party was hosted by the Management Committee of the Old School on Thursday 20 December.
St Lawrence Church
£38 was sent by the PCC towards this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
On behalf of the PCC we would like to thank the Reverend Richard Smith and his wife Jane for all the sterling work they do for young people in the Benefice.
The PCC also wishes to commend Mrs Kim Petty in Barton for the work she does to help young people. These church-led efforts are greatly appreciated.
Barney Henderson
Parish Council
The Council is delighted that planning permission has at last been given by Stratford District Council to Mr and Mrs Seymour-Smith to build an underground house at Hill Barn. We all look forward to seeing the clever construction when it is completed.
Barney Henderson
Olivia Shipton
Olivia Shipton, granddaughter of John Shipton of the ‘Fold’ in Barton, and an undergraduate at Cambridge, was presented with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award on 24 October.
Well done Olivia.
The Dawsons
John and Elizabeth Dawson are well and send their good wishes for 2008 to all in Barton. Their business is prospering and after a short holiday in the Caribbean they will be moving in the spring to an old property near Bergerac where they will both live and expand their gluten-free food business. They are avid readers of Barton’s monthly LINK news, sent to them via email.
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