Thank you to Miss. Jessica Tetlow (age 8) for providing the2017 Ryton-on-Dunsmore Newsletter Christmas front page.

Wroth SilverGreat turn out this year from localvillages for one of Britain's oldestannual ceremony. This is heldevery year at sunrise everyMartinmas Eve (11th November)at the wroth silver stone onKnightlow Hill here in Ryton onDunsmore. The ceremony datesback 800 years and includesrepresentatives from each villagein the area who pay their dues tothe Lord of the Manor and thenretire for breakfast. For the fullhistory and details and photos onthe ceremony, go online toeither the village website orwww.ourwarwickshire.org.uk.

The Mayor of Rugby witnesses theancient tax collecting ceremony.

Caroline & Lillian Sutch enjoy a sitdown next to the stone. (1933)

Remembrance ExhibitionA thank you from the village to The RytonHistory Group, Provost Williams and allother groups and volunteers who puttogether a fantastic display of remembranceon Remembrance Sunday this year. Thisannual event continues to be well attended.See the village website for more photos.

Changing of the GuardIn August we said a sad goodbye to Geoffrey Tooke on hisretirement. Geoffrey had been Clerk to the Council in Ryton for 13years and his dedication, professionalism and good humour will begreatly missed. We wish him all the very best for retired life in hisnew home in Cornwall.

We are very pleased to welcome LindsayFoster to the village as our new Clerk.Lindsay is already Clerk to DunsmoreCouncil so she brings plenty of experienceof the challenges! We hope she has a longand happy association with the village.

Neighbourhood PlanBy the time you read this you should have had a copy of theNeighbourhood Plan Questionnaire delivered. As it says, this isyour opportunity to express your views on the future of Ryton soplease complete it if you can. All residents from the age of 12 arewelcome to either:• Complete a paper copy which will be collected from yourdoor. If you need extra copies these can be downloaded from thevillage website (www.rytonondunsmore.org.uk). Or ask any of theNeighbourhood Plan team listed on the back of the questionnairefor extra copies.• Or you can complete it on-line on the village website.

Bagshaw Close FencingThe plan by Highways England to install a 2.5 metre high barrierbetween Bagshaw Close and the A45 has been suspendedfollowing protests from residents and the Parish Council.Highways have agreed to hold a public meeting to explain thisproposal before it goes any further.

This will be held on Wednesday 22nd Novemberin the Village Hall at 7.00pm

6.00pm. Poplar Grove6.10pm. Holly Drive6.20pm. Manns Close6.30pm. High Street

6.40pm. Co-Op6.50pm. Sodens Avenue7.00pm. Handleys Close

7.10pm. Blacksmiths Arms7.20pm. Church Road

Heritage Weekend 2018 - Ryton History GroupRyton on Dunsmore will be hosting an event nextSeptember to commemorate the 100th yearanniversary of the ending of World War 1 and wewant you to get involved. This will be a three dayevent running from Friday 14th September.

We want to make this an event that everyone willremember, we have some great ideas already andhave secured the services of a top historian! Weare having a meeting on the 24th January 2018,7pm at Ryton village hall to start the ball rolling.

So all we need now is you.Have an idea? Come along and find out what isgoing on. For more information, please contactSteve Garrett on 07587699234 or please email:carrotfromryton@gmail.com

Village Holiday BoxWarwickshire Police, WarwickshirePolice Crime Commissioner, Warwick-shire Rural Watch and Rugby CommunitySafety Partnership together have put abox together to support WarwickshireResidents when they are on holiday.

The first box has been delivered to support Ryton on Dunsmorevillage. The box contains security products that are designed tohelp secure your property whilst you are away. The box comeswith instructions and other tips that you can complete. Toobtain the box before you leave for your holiday, send a messageto the village website or via the village Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/rytonondunsmore/

For further information please feel free to contact PCSO MattHavelock at rrc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

Action Medical Research - Annual General MeetingThe AGM for AMR will take place at 46 Church Road on Wednes-day January 10 at 1-30pm

The charity supports research for the hundreds of thousands ofchildren in the UK whose lives are devastated by disease anddisability.

We will make very welcome anyone who is interested in finding outmore or helping in any way. AMR has been active in Ryton onDunsmore for 37 years and we organise 6 to 7 events a year.

Enquiries to Eileen Lawson 07531387501

Carol Singing - All welcome!Carol singing in the Village on Monday 21st December. 6.30pm– 8.30pm. Meet by the Post box on Leamington Road.

This year we're hoping to sing in Mann's Close, LeamingtonRoad, Holly Drive, Warren Field and Warren Close, High St,Poplar Gr and Cedar Ave - followed by refreshments!

This is a lovely, family event and volunteers, either for singingor for collecting from houses, are always very welcome! Pleasecan children be accompanied by an adult. Carol sheetsprovided , it can be very cold so wrap up warmly.

Please listen out for us - All proceeds go to Action MedicalResearch. Thank you for your brilliant support in the past - overthe last two years the carol singing has raised over £500!

Contact Ba Marsh 76304295

Village Litter-pickingNext village litter pick will be on Saturday 2ndDecember, between 10 and 11am. All equipmentprovided. For further please contact ParishCouncillor Rod Clarke Tel: 07780 433 580.

Action Medical Research - Annual General MeetingThe AGM for AMR will take place at 46 Church Road on Wednes-day January 10 at 1-30pm

The charity supports research for the hundreds of thousands ofchildren in the UK whose lives are devastated by disease anddisability.

We will make very welcome anyone who is interested in finding outmore or helping in any way. AMR has been active in Ryton onDunsmore for 37 years and we organise 6 to 7 events a year.

Enquiries to Eileen Lawson 07531387501

Carol Singing - All Welcome!Carol singing in the Village on Monday 18th December. 6.30pm– 8.30pm. Meet by the Post box on Leamington Road.

This year we're hoping to sing in Mann's Close, LeamingtonRoad, Holly Drive, Warren Field and Warren Close, High St,Poplar Gr and Cedar Ave - followed by refreshments!

This is a lovely, family event and volunteers, either for singingor for collecting from houses, are always very welcome! Pleasecan children be accompanied by an adult. Carol sheetsprovided. It can be very cold so wrap up warmly.

Please listen out for us - All proceeds go to Action MedicalResearch. Thank you for your brilliant support in the past - overthe last two years the carol singing has raised over £500!

Contact Ba Marsh 76304295

Village Litter-pickingNext village litter pick will be on Saturday 2ndDecember, between 10 and 11am. All equipmentprovided. For further details, please contact ParishCouncillor Rod Clarke Tel: 07780 433 580.

Funding SuccessPositive news first, and I am delighted to report that Howard (yourCounty Councillor) and I have helped secure £1,000 worth offunding for Ryton Star Football Club. Funding for such schemes isquite restricted at present, but by presenting the positive impact ofthe football club for the village the organisation has convinced thefunding panel of the value of this investment.

A45 Fence and Highways EnglandLess uplifting news is the fence constructedalong the A45 by Highways England. Suchdecisions should always be taken afterconsultation with all affected. In this caseHighways England seemed to have ignoredthis fact, neglecting their duty to discuss theimpact of such a construction with villagers.

Alongside residents and the Parish Council, I have been lobbyingfor a meeting with Highways England to discuss the proposedfence and pleased that the public meeting will now take place onWednesday 22nd November at the village hall, 7pm.

Rugby's Local PlanMany will recall my concern about the draft local plan which RugbyBorough Council has drafted. This plan indicated where housingwould be supported over the coming 15 years. Ryton has beenclassified as a Major Rural Settlement and so has to expect somehousing over the coming years. At this stage the plan still needsto be examined. At this examination a Government appointedInspector will assess whether the plan meets statutory require-ments and plans appropriately, I will be making representationsabout my concerns to this inspection, seeking to ensure anyhousing is accompanied with the appropriate infrastructure.

As always, I can be contacted at Deepah.Roberts@rugby.gov.ukHoward can be contacted on howardroberts@warwickshire.gov.uk

Tel: 02476 301518 Tel: 02477 673120

Baby/Toddler Clinic is held at ‘The Ark’ which is based at ProvostWilliams C of E Primary School on Sodens Avenue, 9am till 11am.Stay and Play is run in conjunction with the Baby Clinic ‘above’.The Health Visitor attends Stay & Play every fortnight.

Line Dancing 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Village HallFor more information, please contact Graham Tel: 02476 301770.

Ladies Guild meet on the first Thursday of the month at the villagehall, For more please contact Mrs. Backholler Tel: 76/302353

Post Office is open from 10am until 2pm every Tuesday andThursday, located at the village hall.

‘Melody Makers’ meet every Monday at the Church Centre,Contact Mrs. June Backholler Tel: 76/302353

Evergreens 50 Plus on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the monthbetween 1.45-3.45pm at the Village Hall. Tel: 02476 301269.

Easy Dancing every Thursday 9.30am-12 at the village hall. Forall ages, come and join in! For more, Graham Tel: 02476 301770.The Twirls meet every third Thursday of the month. For moreinformation on events, please contact Sam 07854 002931.

Ryton History Group meet every fourth Friday of the month,Contact Steve Garrett email: carrotfromryton@talktalk.net.

Village Mini Bus: Available to hire, to book, Tel: 02476 306895.

Ryton Village Hall: The hall, kitchen and side rooms with car parkare available for hire, check availability with Mrs. Spann on 07522486 128 or online at www.ryton-on-dunsmore.org.uk

Cannon Park Shop Visits: The village mini bus travels to CannonPark twice a month. For details contact Joy on 02476 302 096.

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