HODGES, DAN. "Village tribute to famous son." Evening Post (Nottinghamshire) 10 Apr. 2006: 16. Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 7 Nov. 2010.
A Campaign has been launched to build a community centre in honour of the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
DAN HODGES
A Campaign has been launched to build a community centre in honour of the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Thomas Cranmer Centre in Aslockton would be named after the village's most famous son.
Campaigners hope to raise 500,000 in 12 months to build the centre, which would replace the church hall in Main Street. The hall was built in 1914 and is no longer seen as suitable.
In a special service at the church yesterday, village the vicar, the Rev Reg Walton kick-started the appeal with backing from the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Coun Maureen Stockwood.
He said: "Apart from two pubs there are no buildings here for the community. The church hall was built in 1914 and we have gone past the stage of doing anything useful with it."
The hall is heavily used by different groups, including the village Guides, Brownies and over-60s club.
Planning permission for the new centre adjoining the church has already been granted by Rushcliffe Borough Council.
It would have a reception area, a fully fitted kitchen, a large hall and an upstairs meeting room.
It is hoped permission to develop the land on which the church hall stands will also be given, increasing its value to developers.
"Thomas Cranmer was born in Aslockton and became the Archbishop of Canterbury under Henry VIII," said Mr Walton, 65.
"This year is the 450th anniversary of his martyrdom, when he was burned at the stake by Queen Mary.
"He was really the founder of the Church of England and an important figure in history, so we hope to make some kind of statement about his birth."
The vicar and fellow campaigners will apply for lottery cash and funds from landfill tax credits and other sources.
They are also planning a "Tudor Day" in June, when villagers will parade around in costume.
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