Project to spark improved lighting

STOCKTON Heath Parish Council heard first hand how the town's £25million project to replace street columns and lanterns will benefit the area.

Dave Vasey, the council's highway asset maintenance and street works manager, delivered a presentation on the three-year Invest to Save project last Tuesday at the Sandy Lane Centre, on Sandy Lane.

One of the main aims of the scheme is to reduce energy output, while at the same time improving the lighting in Stockton Heath.

"It will support the corporate carbon reduction initiatives and benefit the area," said Mr Vasey.

"There won't be an increase in the number of columns - it is a one for one replacement."

Government 'scam'

A PARISH councillor for Stockton Heath has claimed Government chiefs are trying to get the population to turn to private healthcare.

Sonia Boggan raised the issue during discussions regarding the state of Stockton Heath Medical Centre but her views were met with some criticism.

"They want us to go private - I think it is a scam," said Cllr Boggan.

Stockton Heath Labour representative Laurence Murphy hit back at her claims and replied: "That is Conservative dogma."

Pub scores points

A HATTON pub scored points among customers last weekend after giving out free pints of Guinness during the Six Nations fixtures.

The Hatton Arms, on Hatton Lane, provided the first drink for free on another memorable weekend of rugby.

The pub has a string of events lined up throughout the year, including a Cheltenham Festival preview dinner next Wednesday, February 25.

For further information call 730314.

Space app submission

A DETERMINED Stockton Heath resident's space-themed app could be set to rocket off the ground following a submission to Apple.

Andy Jones, has spent two years creating Blast Off Bob, a game based in the surroundings of space, but is now hoping for the go ahead from the global corporation.

"I never went to university or did any courses in app creating but I am excellent in art and design," he said.

"I just decided to go for it one day."

Baby massage courses

AN award-winning baby massage company, based in Appleton, is taking bookings for courses starting on March 4.

Appleton Baby Massage, owned by Susan Kemp, still has slots open for the five-week course.

For further information call 07900 867933 or visit www.appletonbabymassage.co.uk.