Result of Vote for the Village plan
The village has voted in favour of the Village Plan. 222 forms were issued. 108 were returned (a 49% response). There was a total of 210 votes cast, of which 118 were Yes (56% of votes cast) and 92 were No (44% of votes cast). A motion proposing formal adoption of the Village Plan will now be put to the Parish Council at their next meeting on March 17. The champagne bottle was won by Brian and Ineta Green of School Lane.
Parish Council Planning Meeting - Wednesday March 5th
Over 50 members of the public attended this meeting arranged by the Parish Council to discuss the proposed housing development in Chilton Road by John Lloyd. John Lewis, as chairman of the steering committee for the Village Plan, commented that many points raised by John Lloyd in a document accompanying the planning application, in which he referred to the Village Plan were inaccurate and misleading and he would be submitting his objections and comments to Aylesbury Vale personally.
Mike Edmonds criticized the way in which the Housing Section of the Village Plan had been handled in which particular possible sites had been highlighted and the landowners approached. He considered that this had actively led to the present and other planning applications being submitted. He cited many reasons why this planning application should be opposed by the Council and his objections and feelings were endorsed by many members of the public - by emails sent to the Council and by comments on the night.
The Council agreed to object to the planning proposal and encouraged individual householders to write voicing objections to AVDC as well. There is a period of 3 weeks from the date of the yellow notice being put up in which complaints and comments can be sent. Details of the planning application can be seen on the notice board or by going online to aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk with planning reference 14/00308/AOP
Baby Congratulations – John and Alicia of School Lane are proud to announce the birth of their second Grandson Tom on Sunday March 2nd in France to their son, Johnnie and Clare, a brother for Charlie. .
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the Bell - Saturday March 15th at 7.30pm
Although St Patrick’s Day is actually on Monday March 17, celebrations are taking place at The Bell on the Saturday beforehand when either a two course or three course meal is on offer. For £16.95 there is a choice of starter – Mulligatawny Soup with a chunk of bread or a Pastie of minced pork with potato and onion in a parsley butter. The main course is either steak and Guinness pie with colcannon with buttery mash mixed with kale and served with carrots and peas, or a slice of Limerick ham with creamy mash and braised red cabbage with caramelised onion chutney. For £19.95, there is the addition of desserts of Baileys Mousse or Barmbrack and whiskey butter – a sweet raisin bread, sliced and toasted. Please phone Sharon to book your table before the evening is sold out on 01844 208077 or email Sharon@thebellatchearsley.co.uk.
Aunt Sally and the Chearsley Cricketers
Thank you to Richard Veness who has provided me with the following information. For the second year Chearsley Cricketers have entered the indoor Aunt Sally league in Bicester and finished a very creditable 6th place out of 8. Most of the other teams competing play in Division 1 in the summer league, whereas Chearsley have just won Division 5. So a very good result. Chearsley were at one time riding high in 3rd spot, but slipped up after Christmas. They were proud to reach the Cup final losing to Black Bull “A” from Launton, one of the top teams. Captain Adam Lazaruk came a commendable 9th in the personal rankings with Andy Gray 10th. Perry Smith, Dave Arnott, Richard Veness and Larry Greenfield have also been in the team.
There is now a couple of months’ break until the Summer League resumes. Matches are played on Wednesdays at the Cricket Club and spectators are always welcome to the home games when the bar will be in operation. Many thanks to summer player Paul Kingsman for the superb food provided.
Have your Received your Village Hall Survey?
Chearsley Village Hall committee are considering the possibility of a major refurbishment of the hall and would like help from villagers with their ideas and support to make this exciting project a reality. In the recently adopted Village Plan, almost ¾ of respondents felt that the hall needs improvement and that the facilities are inadequate. Improving and refurbishing the hall will not happen overnight, but with proper planning and support, the village will have a flexible and modern community space that will be able to be used by all. Other villages in the area that have recently renovated their halls report a doubling of bookings and hence increased revenue.
A feasibility study will be carried out on the hall in the next few months and to help inform this study and grant applications, the Committee needs to understand what Chearsley wants from its village hall. To this end, a short questionnaire has been prepared and is available to view and complete - see here. Paper forms are also being delivered around the village.
All residents over the age of 11years are being asked to complete these and return either on line to chearsleyvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk or use the collection boxes in the shop and The Bell, or post to The Old Granary, Chilton Road, Chearsley HP18 0DN by Monday March 24. Please let me know on 208913 if you have not received a printed questionnaire or would like any more.
Mothering Sunday March 30th
Alicia Howard of Great Barn, School Lane will be making posies with any children who would like to come and help on Saturday March 29 from 1.00pm. She would welcome any donations of small flowers or foliage for the posies.
Diary Dates –
- Sunday March 9 - Quiz at The Bell at 8.00pm. Come on your own or in a team.
- Saturday March 15 – St Patrick’s Day evening meal at The Bell. at 7.30pm.
- Sunday March 16 - Holy Communion at 10.00am at St Nicholas Church
- Monday March 17 Chearsley Parish Council - the next meeting will be in the village hall starting at 7.30pm. Time is given at the start of the meeting for members of the public to voice concerns or put problems and questions to the Council.
- Tuesday March 18 - Chearsley W.I. their next meeting will be held in the village hall when Mike Heybrook will be giving a talk entitled Farming and the Countryside. Everyone is welcome to come, member or non-members. There is a charge of £4.00 for non-members . Meetings start at 2.00pm.
