Creaton

Creaton is a village and civil parish in the Daventry district of the county of Northamptonshire in England, about eight miles north west of Northampton and sits on a ridge above a valley. Creaton, together with its attractive surrounding countryside, is set in the heart of what William Blake called “England’s green and pleasant land”. The village lies some 8 miles north of Northampton. There are currently around 500 inhabitants. In the centre of the village is a large, sloping green, certainly one of the finest in the county. The church dates from the 13th century with a low stone tower. On the High Street stands a United Reformed Church. The village possesses an excellent primary school, a thriving Post Office/General Stores and a pub, “The Bricklayers Arms.” On the Brixworth Road is a well-used playing field. The Village Hall is the hub for a variety of activities, not least of which is a busy Pre-School Playgroup. On the outskirts of the village there are a Conference Centre, 'Highgate House' (a former 17th century coaching inn) and a few small businesses which provide employment for local people. To discover more about what goes on in Creaton, please read on…….

February History Society Meeting
The February meeting takes place on Thursday 18th when the speaker will be Mick Boyce talking about Rockingham Castle and the Watsons. Mick has been a guide at Rockingham Castle for a number of years. The talk touches on the Castle's involvement in the English Civil War.

The talk also includes information on the friendship between Charles Dickens and the Watson family. If you like Bleak House, you will find this talk very interesting.

SMALL TURNOUT FOR CREATON LITTER PICK
It was a very cold Saturday morning, but a few stalwarts turned out to tidy up our village. Our thanks go to; Michael Montgomery, Caroline Pugh, Stan Perrins, Bob Osborn, Reg Thomas, Cathy Perrins with Adam, Olly and Ella, and Linda Toombs who made the effort. Again our very special thanks go to Chris Patching and Karen Vessey, who did an excellent job in the “Knicknacks”. As always there were the usual types of litter; beer cans, bottles and fag packets, however, there were two unusual finds; one, a stash of credit cards which went straight to the Police, and the other was a purple bra - which no one has yet claimed!

The Parish Council has arranged another litter pick for 20th March and it is hoped that all those people who like to see Creaton looking at its best will turn out to help.

Energy Saving Trust meeting in Brixworth
Follow this link to find out about this important meeting in February.

NEW PAGE ADDED
Over the last few months the Creaton website has recieved a few requests from family historians for information. There is now a new page added so that you can see if you are able to help.
Family History

A Call for News
Creaton.org.uk would be pleased to publish any news stories related to activities in the village. Please send items for consideration to richard@creaton.org.uk.

On the news page this month, the Editor considers some of the issues for the coming year for Creaton.

Creaton in Photographs
One of the best things about a village website is the opportunity to share photographs of the village, past and present. If you have any pictures for the website please send them to this address: richard@creaton.org.uk

Creaton Walking Club
The next walk is on Saturday February 14th. Meet at the lych gate as usual at 10:00.

Spread the word. No need for formalities. Just turn up.