Village Plan update – Every house should by now have received a copy of the Village Plan through their letter box. The plan makes for interesting reading. A great deal of work and time and effort has gone into the publication of this Plan. Voting forms should be returned by Sunday February 16 . There are collection boxes in The Bell, the Shop or the voting form can be emailed to plan@chearsley.com or returned to Grapevine House, Bottom Orchard, Church Lane, Chearsley. Don’t forget every returned form will be entered into the free draw for a bottle of Champagne.
February at The Bell
It will be announced on Thursday February 6 exactly how much money has been raised from donations and raffles at Bingo nights which will go towards one of the three new bells planned for Chearsley Church which will be dedicated to Oliver Babington. The monthly light- hearted quizzes recommence this year on February 9 at 8.00pm. Come in a team or on your own. Valentines Day can be celebrated with a special meal at The Bell on Friday February 14. Please contact Sharon at The Bell for more details of the meal and cost and to book a table. Special 2 meals for £10 from a selected menu continue on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during February, as well as the Find the Joker Game on Friday evenings, where the possible prize money to be won has now risen to over £250. The ever popular Meat Raffle on Sundays at 3.00pm will also continue to be held during the month.
Age UK Bucks - there is money available from the Community Foundation Big Heat Scheme to help any older people in Bucks who are finding it difficult to afford to keep warm this winter. Anyone in receipt of a means tested benefit and not receiving any other charitable grant can ask Age UK Bucks for help and advice by ringing 01296 431911. A trained volunteer will come out to your house to help complete the application form which may lead to an award of £125 or £250 payable to you or your energy supplier. Age UK Bucks can also arrange for a food parcel to be delivered to your home if you are over 60, vulnerable and housebound or anxious about going out in snowy or icy conditions. Please contact Riah Wilkinson “winter warmth” co-ordinator on 01296 431911 for more information.
Diary Dates
- Tuesday February 4 Bingo at The Bell Eyes Down at 8.30pm
- Thursday February 6 Charity Night at The Bell
- Saturday February 8 Six Nations Rugby at Chearsley Cricket Club. Ireland v Wales at 2.3pm and Scotland v England at 5.00pm. Doors open at 2.00pm. Bar and refreshments available
- Sunday February 9 10.00am Morning Celebration at St Nicholas, Chearsley
6.00pm Evensong - Sunday February 9 Monthly Quiz at The Bell. Come along in a team or on your own.
- Monday February 10 Parish Council Meeting at 7.30pm in the village hall. Please see the notice board for details of last month’s Minutes and the agenda for this meeting. Come along and find out what is happening in the village and voice any comments or concerns during the time open for public comment
