Rebekah Brooks Rap - Leveson Remix

Barton-based spoken word artist Ruth E Dixon imagines the Leveson Inquiry from Rebekah's unique perspective. An hilarious and timely response to recent events
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The Barton Blog is back! Watch this space for information on events, general info and things of intrigue and interest. We are grateful to Rhian White, former resident for setting up this great community resource and now it's over to you good people of Barton to take the lead. My name is Annabel McCourt and I'm a local artist/filmmaker/photographer and newly appointed Town Councillor. This blog will be an independent online publication and will not represent the views of Barton Town Council, but it will provide an opportunity to aid communication and platform our town.

Please do get in touch with your stories, events and photographs.

Yours faithfully,

Annabel McCourt

annabel.mccourt@mac.com

Remembrance Sunday 2012

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The Army Cadet Force – Barton-Upon-Humber Branch

The Army Cadet Force – Barton-Upon-Humber Branch

The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a British youth organisation that offers military-themed training whilst at the same time as promoting achievement, discipline, and good citizenship, to boys and girls aged 12 to 18.9 years.  The Barton branch meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm, at the Cadet Hut on Clapsons Lane (opposite Tesco.)  There are currently 35 young people who regularly attend, most of whom are from Barton, but others who travel from neighbouring towns and villages. 

If your son or daughter is interested in joining the ACF, they must be a minimum of 12 years of age and in year 8 at school.  The maximum age that a cadet can stay to is 18 years and 9 months.  Initially, they can attend a parade night on Monday or Wednesday as a guest, to determine whether or not the ACF is for them.  If they like it, they will be given a form to fill in and return with their £20 enrolment fee – this covers the cost of insurance and other administrational costs.  The uniform is loaned free of charge, but must be returned when your child leaves the ACF.  You will have to purchase a pair of boots as these are not provided – advice on where to get them from can be provided by the detachment staff. 

If you would like to join the ACF as an adult instructor, no prior military experience is required.  You must be able to commit to one or two evenings per week and four weekend camps per year, along with a longer annual camp in the summer.  Initially you will be given the rank of ‘potential instructor’ whilst you receive your training - you will parade one night a week at Barton and one night at the Company headquarters in Scunthorpe.  Once you have passed your initial training you will be given the rank of Sergeant.  Please note all potential instructors will be subject to an enhanced CRB checked before being allowed to join the ACF.  If you are interested please visit Barton detachment on a Monday or Wednesday evening and ask to speak to one of the adults. 

Frequently asked Questions:

Q.  What subjects will my child be taught?

A.  The Army Proficiency Certificate Syllabus contains the following subjects: Military Knowledge, Drill and Turnout, Fieldcraft, Expedition Training, Physical Activity, Skill at Arms, Shooting, First Aid, Map and Compass and Cadet in the Community.  We also enrol our cadets on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a BTEC qualification, advanced First Aid courses, adventurous training courses and many more, depending on what your child enjoys.

Q. Will my child be encouraged to join the Army?

A. No.  The ACF is a youth organisation that gets some of it’s funding from the Army.  Whilst it provides an excellent insight into military training for young people who are considering joining the forces, the ACF is not a recruitment tool for the Army. 

 

Q. Do adult instructors get paid?

A. All the adult instructors are volunteers and do not get paid for parade nights.  However, a daily rate applies to camps attended, and transportation costs can be reclaimed.

For more information please visit the county website -  www.hsyacf.org.uk

Proms to Poppies

Following their success of making it to the National Championship Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in October, Barton Town Band are back and playing in the town. Get yourselves along to the 'Proms to Poppies' Concert on Saturday 10th November, St Mary's Church, Barton 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Available from Lindsey Relay, Local Link and Ropewalk. Children under 16 free with accompanying adult.

Barton Blog closed

You will have noticed that there have not been any recent posts on this blog; this is because I no longer live in the area.

However, if you would like to follow the photographic work of myself, Rhian Lonergan-White please take a look at the following links:

www.facebook.com/daretoknowltd

www.flickr.com/photos/daretoknow

www.daretoknow.biz

www.photoboxgallery.com/daretoknow

And my new Dog Photography business:

www.brightondogphotography.co.uk

www.flickr.com/photos/brightondogphotography

www.facebook.com/brightondogphotography

Thanks for reading!

Is this Amy Winehouse in Barton???

You'll have to help me out here because I'm not a fan of Amy Winehouse but the other day as I was walking back to town from the park this woman walked past me on the other side of the road by the George, who looked distinctly like the famous singer!!! What's going on i thought to myself?!! Good job I always have my camera with me (I had been looking for flowers in the park) and was just about to head home when there she was! So I chased her down for some snaps.

She went past The George - I'm sure she was smoking something funny...

After going past The George she stopped into Crisp n Fresh!! I couldn't see very clearly from afar but she had a good look at the deli and bought what looked like a couple of Courgettes!! Then, something bizarre happened!

She had a good look at the job board at the job centre! I was thinking she won't find much on there...

She then headed down past the Doctor's surgery and turned right. Where was she going??

I tried to catch up with her and take a close up, but she didn't seem keen.

Unbelieveable!! She went in to St. Mary's Church and a few minutes later reappeared with this toy. She then promptly sat in the graveyard and lit up another roll-up!! I later found out that there had been a baby fair in the Church!

After she had finished her 'cigarette' she headed up Whitecross Street and into The Bluebell, at which point I got bored of chasing her and went home myself. But still, what is going on??? Why is Amy Winehouse in Barton?????

Get Involved at Baysgarth House Museum

Barton on Humber’s Community, Heritage, Arts and Media Project (CHAMP) has been awarded a £50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The grant will enable CHAMP to facilitate Get Involved! , an exciting new volunteering project at Baysgarth House Museum. Working in partnership with North Lincolnshire Museums Service, Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire, Jobcentre Plus and John Leggott College this unique project will encourage local people to become involved in museum volunteering.

‘We are delighted to have received this grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund’ said Neil Turner (CHAMP Chair) ‘Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet new people and learn new skills. Through the Get Involved! Project we hope to encourage people to join our volunteering team and become more involved in their local heritage.

The Get Involved! Project offers volunteers the chance to participate in a variety of museum based activities from collections care and research to greeting and guiding visitors through the museum. The project also offers training and support to help volunteers develop skills in range of different areas.

‘This is a fantastic new volunteering opportunity for North Lincolnshire, said Jacky Birkett of Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire. The Volunteer Centre and vinvolved team look forward to supporting the project by referring potential volunteers of all age groups, and offering additional support and guidance on volunteering matters to the CHAMP team

The project also seeks to encourage younger volunteers looking for experience to help them further their careers.

John Leggott College Careers Adviser Allison Peters said: “We’re delighted to be working with Baysgarth House Museum. The project will provide a great opportunity for our students to gain experience in museum activities and receive training in all areas of volunteering.”

‘The great thing about Get Involved! is that anyone can participate, said Louise Walker Volunteer Coordinator for the project. ‘If you are looking to meet new people, learn new skills or improve your career prospects we would love to hear from you. We welcome anyone no matter what your interests, time commitments or level of experience. You just need to be enthusiastic and willing to learn’

For more information email contact Baysgarth House Museum on 01652 637568 or visit our website at www.champltd.org

Barton Band triumph at Brass Band Championships!

I had the pleasure of accompanying the Barton Town Band to the North of England Championships in Darlington yesterday. The weather might not have been up to much, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the players who confidently stepped out on to the stage to delight the crowd with a staggering performance. I made a 2-minute film of the day, which is posted on the new Barton Blog YouTube page.

Congratulations to the band!!

http://www.youtube.com/BartonBlog

Found out more on the Barton Band facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barton-Town-Band/292848025937?ref=ts