High Notes!

Chearsley Carol Singers this Christmas raised the staggering sum of
£440.00
which will be divided equally between The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and DebRA.

The singers would like to thank everybody for their tremendous help and support. DebRA wrote to say that this past year has seen some promising results from trials of a new treatment and it is the help from supporters such as Chearsley that is really making the difference, now and for the future.

Well done to all those involved!

Weather Warning

Outbreaks of sleet and snow will become heavy at times, particularly over high ground, with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm, perhaps 15 cm on hills. Strong winds will also cause some drifting of the snow.
The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice regarding traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.

National Severe Weather Warning - issued by the Met Office at 13:57 on Tuesday, 29th December 2009

True Grit - now showing everywhere!

Just when you thought it was safe to stay inside, news reaches us that our trusty clerk has exerted her not-inconsiderable influence and we should now have plenty of grit in our bins.

Chearsley Parish Council - getting stuff done!

Community Message

This is a Community Message from Aylesbury Watch Office for the attention of all vehicle owners / drivers.

With the weather being so cold at the moment, please remember not to leave your cars or motorcycles unattended with the engines running.

At this time of year it can be tempting to leave the car on the drive or on the street with the engine running to defrost the windscreen or melt the snow. This is an ideal chance for an opportunist thief to steal the vehicle or property.

The majority of insurers are unlikely to cover claims for theft or damage to your vehicle in these circumstances.

Lies, damned lies, and, er... no grit in the bins

It has come to the attention of the Parish Council that a Chearsley resident, on telephoning Highways, was told the reason the village grit bins are empty is because the PC did not order a refill.

On behalf of the Parish Council, I would like to categorically deny this, and state that a request was made in February for replenishment. The parish clerk was informed that there was none available at the time, but that the bins would be refilled. This never happened, despite the matter being pursued.

The Chairman himself will endeavour to pick up some salt and sand on Tuesday morning for distribution around the village, and any resident who has obtained, or can obtain some themselves, will be reimbursed by the PC (who will in turn put in a claim to Highways). Please keep your receipts and pass them on to the Parish Council Clerk.

Leif - 21-12-09 at 19:20

Weather Warning

Rain and sleet will turn increasingly to snow as it spreads northwards across many southern and eastern parts of England during Monday afternoon and Monday night. There will be accumulations of 2 to 5 cm of fresh snow in many areas, with up to 10 cm likely in places, especially on higher ground.

The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the ’Highways Agency’ for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.

Issued by the Met Office at 10:43 on Monday, 21st December 2009

And a couple more photo's...

(Courtesy of Sharon Sampson)