Happy New Year to all our Readers

New Year message from the Rector

The Rector writes:

I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

Here are some words from Ephesians 3 that set us up very well for the coming months,

‘And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.’

May we journey well together in this brand new year.

Strictly great fun!

One of the country’s top ’10 Dance’ champions, James Cutler, from Solihull, and his Estonian dance partner, Keit Spiegel, gave a Latin American dance demonstration at Elaine Davies’ Christmas Dance in Henley-in-Arden on 16th December 2005.

Elaine Davies, MIDTA, started dance classes for beginners back in April 2005 on Friday evenings in the Church Hall, Beaudesert Lane, Henley-in-Arden.

‘Improvers’ Classes restart on Friday 6th January 2006 - 7.30 – 8.30 pm; and ‘New Beginners’ Classes start on Friday 13th January 2006 - 8.30 – 9.30 pm.

If you wish to join either class, contact Elaine on 0121 773 4085. Come and take part in the revived craze of Ballroom and Latin American Dancing!

Hen Mens Group

Not "henpecked fellows" but a local crowd of retired gents of all ages meeting at the Youth Centre, Warwick Road(opposite Jacksons Garage) every Thursday at 10.15am to discuss any subject but those tailormaid to members interests. The topics range over many, depending upon demand, and have included computor skills, art, histoty, bellringing and the important need of cooking.

To develope culinary skills the group has been given support from Warwickshire County Council to buy a new top of the range double oven cooker. With the support of County Councillor George Atkinson a grant was obtained so that the budding, but mature, Jamie Olivers are able to swing into "hotplate and oven" without delay.

The next meeting is 12th. January @10.15am. so if you are interested in joining the vibrant gentlemen contact Danny Jones on 794883.

Do come along, it's interesting.

GEORGE ATKINSON.

Civic Society December Meeting & Party

‘They had their Exits and Entrances’ was the title of a talk by actress Gillian Andrews at the Henley and Beaudesert Civic Society Christmas party on Dec 15th. Gillian told the story of theatres in South Warwickshire from 1100 to the present day, complete with music and recitations. Our picture right shows Gilian Andrews with Civic Society Chairman Maggie Twigg.

Amongst the many fascinating gems of history was the explanation of how the box office got its name, from the time when boxes had locked doors and the keys had to be collected from the box keeper who could usually be found in the office.

In the early 1800s, Leamington had become a fashionable spa town. Bathing in the spa was advertised as being better than elsewhere, as patrons could watch their baths being filled and so be sure that no one else had used the water; unlike at other spas that were short of water! Because of its rich clientele, entertainment was required and Leamington Spa became the theatrical centre of the region for a while. Later, the theatrical centre moved to Warwick and eventually to Stratford. The entrance to M&S in Stratford was once the Portico of a theatre.

After the talk, the Christmas buffet party took place, with festive light refreshments provided to a full house by the party subcommittee.

SITUATIONS VACANT!

Ever considered joining the Stewards Team at the Heritage Centre?

Each year, Henley’s unique museum of local history welcomes about 5,000 visitors including many hundreds of school children.

It is open to the public from Easter to the end of October. Since opening in 1997 the Heritage Centre has become one of Henley’s most important organisations and visitor attractions.

A few more Stewards are needed for the coming year, to join our existing team of 70 lively volunteers. Could you do a fixed two hour stint every fortnight? Or joint the “reserves” list to help cover for absence? The stewards work in pairs, welcome people in and generally help them to make the most of their visit. It’s an ideal way to escape from daily routines and meet new folk!

Ray Holding, the curator or the Centre, would be delighted to hear from anyone with a community spirit and a little time to spare - or even from anyone who would simply like to know what’s involved. Please ring 792512 or e-mail rayholding@onetel.com

Vandals already started in 2006

Henley Crime Report

This crime summary is a look at the crimes of public interest that occurred on the Henley, Snitterfield and Tanworth policing area over the last 14 days. We do not as normal practice include crimes of shoplifting, bilking, domestic violence or fraud.

BURGLARY DWELLING

BURGLARY COMMERCIAL AND OTHER BUILDING
Sometime before 07:40 hours on Sunday 11th December unknown offender/s have entered two storage containers on a premises on Cut Throat Lane, Hockley Heath by use of a blow torch. Offender/s have stolen boxes of paint and other equipment from within.
Incident number 201 of 11th December refers

Between 19:15 hours and 20:07 on Wednesday 14th December unknown offender/s have gained entry to an office within Wootton Wawen C of E School, by unknown means. Offender/s have stolen a Toshiba laptop from within.
Incident number 507 of 14th December refers

Between 12:00 hours on Thursday 15th December and 07:30 hours on Monday 19th December unknown offender/s have forced the lock to a shed in the grounds of a premises in Foreshaw Heath Road, Earlswood by unknown means. Once inside offender/s have stolen a Stihl Petrol strimmer and a pedal cycle from within.
Incident number 110 of 29th December refers

AUTOCRIME
Between 11:00 hours and 12:30 hours on Thursday 24th November unknown offender/s have gained entry to a Diahatsu motor vehicle parked secure and unattended on Danzey Green, Tanworth by unknown means. Offender/s have stolen a number of tools from within.
Incident number 262 of 9th December refers

Between 20:00 hours on Sunday 11th December and 11:30 hours on Monday 12th December unknown offender/s have stolen a white Ford Fiesta van parked secured and unattended on the driveway of a premises on Smiths Lane, Snitterfield by unknown means.
Incident number 206 0f 12th December refers

Between 19:00 hours and 20:00 hours on Tuesday 13th December unknown offender/s have smashed the right near side window of an Audi A3 motor vehicle parked secure and unattended on the Stratford Road, Wootton Wawen. Once inside offender/s have pulled forward the rear seats but have stolen no property from within.
A VW Bora motor vehicle has also been attacked at this location by offender/s forcing the door handle.
Incident number 560 of 13th December refers

Between 19:30 hours and 21:00 hours on Wednesday 14th December unknown offender/s have gained entry to a Mazda motor vehicle parked secure and unattended in Wootton Wawen by unknown means. Offender/s have stolen a number of security cameras from within.
Incident number 556 of 14th December refers

Between 21:00 hours and 21:39 hours on Saturday 17th December unknown offender/s have, by unknown means, stolen a blue Yamaha 125 Motorcycle parked secure and unattended on Arden Road, Henley.
Incident number 550 of 17th December refers

Between 06:30 hours and 20:28 hours on Wednesday 21st December unknown offender/s have stolen the registration plates from a MGTS motor vehicle parked secure and unattended on Tanworth Lane, Henley.
Incident number 503 of 21st December refers

WEB SURVEY ON POLICING
Warwickshire Police has launched an online survey to find out what the public thinks about its Police Community Support Officers.

The survey that was launched on Thursday 1st December last for one month and will ask questions such as how often would residents like to see PCSO’s patrolling.

Dave Shirley, PCSO manager said “we are encouraging as many people as possible to take part because the responses will help us decided how to use PCSO’s in the future.” We need to know what people think of PCSO’s now and how they can better support communities in the future. We will also be asking questions internally of supervisors and other staff who interact with PCSO’s as well as the PCSO’s themselves to help improve the way they work.”

Warwickshire Police was one of the first forces to employ Police Community Support Officers in December 2002 following a Home Office Study revealing that a more visual Police presence was required.

The results of the survey will be published in the spring. To take part visit www.warwickshire.police.uk and click on the link to the PCSO survey on the home page.

BE AWARE
If you have any information or have witnessed the above incidents, please can you contact Alcester Police on 01789 762207.

HENLEY, SNITTERFIELD AND TANWORTH COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM

Alerts from Trading Standards

Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service

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