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Ramblers Association East Staffs - Mr. D Hewett  - 01889 563474 

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Royal British Legion Barton Branch - Mr. D. Sherratt - 713752

Formed 1921

Barton-under-Needwood Branch of the Royal British Legion was formed in 1946. The Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 and is the nation’s premier ex-service charity. Its objects include promoting the welfare of ex-service men and women and their dependents and relieving hardship among them where it exists; raising and distributing money for these purposes; assisting serving men and women to return to civilian life. Barton Branch carries out these objectives locally, from visiting the sick to obtaining grants for welfare purposes or arranging convalescence. Remember you don’t have to be a Legion Member to ask for help from us.

Barton Branch meets on the second Tuesday of each month, apart from August, at 7:30 pm in Barton Bowls Club, Dunstall Road. New members are always welcome to join. The Branch organizes the annual Poppy Collection in the village and the village annual Remembrance Parade on the second Sunday of November, this marches off at 10:00 am. The Branch also observes the TWO MINUTES SILENCE at 11:00 am on 11th November at the village War Memorial in Main Street.

The Branch participates in No. 1 Group Sports during the winter months. This is a social evening playing other Branches in the Group at Crib, Darts, Dominoes and Whist.

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Royal British Legion Barton Women’s Section - Mrs. K. Green - 712737

Formed 1921

Barton-under-Needwood Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion was formed in 197?. The Royal British Legion Women’s Section was formed in 1921. Its task was to safeguard the interest of the widows & families of ex-servicemen and women and to augment & widen the activities of the Legion. The benevolence work covers welfare grants, rest & convalescence, widows allowance and flatlets.

The Women’s Section meets on the first Tuesday of each month, apart from August, at 7:30 pm in a member’s house. They play an active role in provision of welfare to ex-service personnel and organize fund raising activities to meet the national objective of providing assistance. New members are always welcome to join.

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Rugby - Mr. Nick Rigby - 711490

Barton RUFC was established in 1990 and trains each Thursday at Holland Sports Club 7.00 p.m. onwards. Training lasts for approx one and a half hours (unless they collapse before then) - everyone welcome. The first team captain this coming season is Nick Rigby with Steve Tolley continuing with the captaincy of the second team. The Rugby Club continues to welcome wives / girlfriends / social members at the Holland Sports Club both at and after games. The Rugby Club play their home games at the Holland Sports Club, Potter’s Way, Barton-under-Needwood

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Sandy's Weekday Workout - Mrs. S Dolman - 713672

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Scouts - Group Leader Mr. M Skinner - 713403 

Barton Scout Troop is open to boys aged between 10 and a half years and 14 years. There are many awards and activity badges to be earned. Weekend activities may include hiking, orienteering, camping, canoeing, sailing, cooking on open fires, forestry work, caving, and abseiling. Regular weekly meetings take place during term time and it is here that the Scouts learn the skills and background knowledge that they need to do the more adventurous activities. There is a waiting list. Please contact Michael Skinner (Group Scout Leader) on  01283 713403.

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St James Church - Rev. Anthony Wood - 712359

Arrangements for Baptism, Marriages etc should be made with the Vicar. The Vicar asks to be called at any time in case of serious illness or urgent need. Please let him know of anyone who requires a visit at home or in hospital. Parish Website

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St James Church Hall - Mrs. M Miller - 712521

Bookings to the hire Church Hall should be made with Mrs. Miller.

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Staffordshire County Council - All enquiries - 01785 223121

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Staffordshire County Councillor - Mr. T. Corbett

Following the June 2001 elections we have a new Staffordshire County Councillor responsible for the Needwood Division - he is Tim Corbett (Conservative) and can be contacted at Moat Hall, Moat Lane, Burton upon Trent, Staffs DE13 8SS. 

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Tennis - Nicky Boucher-Giles - 790967

Club sessions Saturday 2:30, Sunday 10:30 and Wednesday 7:30. Holland Sports Club, Potter’s Way, Barton-under-Needwood

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Thomas Russell Infant School (Head) - Lisa Farmer - 239350

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Thomas Russell Infant School PTA - Mrs. S Franklin - 713199

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Thomas Russell Junior School (Head) - Shelly Sharpe - 239360

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Thomas Russell Junior School, Friends of - Mrs. S Franklin - 713199

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Tools for Self Reliance - Mr. J Wright - 713401

Practical help for practical people overseas. Barton Methodist Church is now a collecting point in this area for old or no longer required hand tools and sewing machines (not electric sewing machines) to pass on to Tools for Self Reliance for refurbishment and shipment to some of the poorest areas of Africa. If you have, or know someone who has tools that they would like to donate, please contact John Wright (01283 713401) NOW. They can collect if necessary.

Not all of the tools contributed are suitable for the specific needs of the African artisans. However, never fear, they do not go to waste. With the donor’s permission, these tools are sold to raise the funds needed to meet the shipping costs. So, if you are looking for a bargain come along to the Methodist Church Hall at 10:30 am on the first Saturday of each month and help this worthy cause.

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Trent and Mersey Canal Society Southern Section - Mr. P Lee - 791197

The Trent and Mersey Canal passes close to Barton village, running alongside the A38 for some way between Burton and Wychnor. It was largely the creation of Josiah Wedgewood, the famous potter and was built by James Brindley, being officially opened in May 1777. It had taken 11 years to build the 93 mile waterway from the Trent near Shardlow to join up with the Bridgewater Canal at Preston Brook and thus to the Mersey.

The Trent and Mersey Canal Society was formed in 1974 to campaign for the reopening of the canal through Harecastle Tunnel which had collapsed, cutting the canal in two. The campaign was successful and the Society continues to represent the views of all user groups whether boaters, anglers, walkers, canoeists or anyone who shares our love of the Waterway. The Society is divided into Northern and Southern Sections and it is the latter which holds its monthly social meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm in the Village Hall at Barton-under-Needwood to which all are welcome.

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Vital Villages Initiative - Mr. P Hardy email716059

The Vital Villages initiative is a government-sponsored scheme that has £48 million in grants available over the next 3 years to give to communities to improve local amenities. Through Barton Parish Council, Barton has applied for acceptance on this scheme. Once the application has been accepted the chairman will be keen to learn how villagers wish to upgrade or add to community facilities.

In short, these grants can be used to help solve a wide range of issues such as - transport, schooling, children's play areas, facilities for senior citizens, help for the disadvantaged and support for local business such as the post office and village shops. Last year's questionnaire has helped to give some ideas on what is needed but clearly it is important that local people have an input into what they feel is needed.

All are invited to attend to air their views. We must stress that we are at the start of our journey through the government's red tape but with the right ideas we are confident we can move the village forward - if you want to become involved in any way please attend the meeting.

Further information about Vital Villages can be found at  www.countryside.gov.uk/vitalvillages/

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Western Line Dancing - - 

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Wing Tchun - Mr. D Osborne - 550831

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Wollaston Schools of Dance & Drama - Miss Cork - 01543 473362

Boys and Girls from the age of 3 can study Classical Ballet, Modern Dance and Tap in a caring environment within a school having an excellent reputation. Contact Principal Miss J Cork 01543 473362  or the Secretary 01283 716274 

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Women’s Institute - Mrs. H. Fern - 713070

Meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in St James Church Hall. New members and visitors welcome.

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WRVS - District Organiser - Mrs. M Sale - 568256

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Youth Clubs/Day Classes - Mrs. S Plant & Mrs. G Wright - 713040

The Youth Club meets from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time. The Youth Club is also open on Tuesday and Thursday lunch times 12:45 to 1:45 pm.

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Youth Group - - 713828

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Page last updated 03 November 2008