Summer Holidays
School has now finished for the Summer until term time starts again on September 4 and life goes a bit quiet in the village during August, but will wake up again with a vengeance in September, when a lot of events and meetings will be taking place. There will be no meeting of the Parish Council during August.
Parish Council Meeting held on Monday July 21 – Only 3 members of the public attended. The matter of increasing the precept was talked about during the public session when it was agreed that this should be an agenda item for discussion at the next or future meeting. It was suggested that the bad condition of the roads in Shupps Lane and Dark Lane and kerbing work should be done as a priority. It was reported that quotes for this work were being sought. The potholes in School Lane had been filled in and white lining around Church Lane and Shupps Lane would soon be done. Highways and kerbing would be an agenda item for the next meeting. Chearsley had not been successful in the The Best Kept Village competition this year. No details about this were available. The verges are only being cut on the main roads by AVDC. All other verges, footpaths and overhanging hedges should be kept clear by homeowners.
Village Hall Refurbishment – Representatives of the Village Hall Management Committee addressed the meeting with progress so far. A Feasibility study had been made, other village halls which had undergone major alterations visited and studied, the possibility of grants and funding looked into, a survey in the village had revealed that 80% would be in favour of a new building on the present site. Two possible layouts for a new hall, with outside space and parking had been suggested by the architects appointed and a date for putting these proposals to the village for their comments had been set for September 22.
Wild Flower areas – as Mike Heybrook was not in attendance to talk about the wild flower areas, this would be on the agenda at the next meeting.
Any Other Business. A plaque in memory of Betty Duval who left money in her will to buy the benches on The Green still needs to be arranged. The bench by the War Memorial needs repair. The white gates into the village need painting. The footpath in Chilton Road is overgrown. John Lloyd would be contacted about this. The Vehicle Activated sign in Chilton Road would soon be moved to a different position.
Date of Next Meeting - this will be on Monday September 15 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
Chearsley Cricket Club - The Junior Awards evening was held at the Cricket Club on Tuesday July 15 with proud parents and members to celebrate another successful season. The club now has almost 100 junior players, including 30 girls. In the Girls section, the award for player of the year went to Emily Seed, Most improved player was Poppy Winnicot and the Coach’s award went to Katie Sawrey-Cookson. In the boys Under 9 – Batsman of the year was Harry Lazaruk, Bowler of the year was Ben Warner, and Most improved player was Joseph Grapes. In the Boys Under 11 – Batsman of the Year was Joe Littlewood, Bowler of the year was Hal Seed and Most Improved Player was McKenzie Hughes and Will Greenfield. In the Under 13 – Batsman of the Year was Rory Gillis, Bowler of the Year was Reuben Feltham and Player of The Year was Ben Caiger. The Under 15s still have matches to play and they will join the Senior Players for a joint Awards Presentation on a date still to be confirmed in September. Congratulations to all players and a big thank you to Angela Gray, Dave Richards and all the other coaches and helpers who have made this season such a memorable one.
Chearsley Show - Saturday September 6 The schedules and details for the show have now been circulated round the village. Gardens are flourishing in the warm weather and gardeners should now be eyeing up possible entries in one of the many categories of flowers, vegetables and fruit. Lettuce, peas and peppers and pansies are new classes this year. The theme of the flower arrangement is to commemorate The First World War, using any flowers, foliage and accessories. For the non-gardeners who would like to take part in the Show, there is the Domestic section which includes apple pie, Victoria sponge, cheese scones and new for 2014 - 1 white loaf of bread. There is also the Art and Craft section including entries for photographs, craft picture, model. There should be something for everyone to be able to take part. For children, there are many categories and 4 age groups – decorated fairy cakes, favourite photograph, picture, garden on a plate, decorated hard boiled egg on any theme, model made from vegetables and a hand crafted item. Entry forms must be completed and submitted by Tuesday September 2. Public entry to the show is at 2.45pm with teas and raffle.
Diary Dates
- Sunday August 3 – 10.00am Family communion. No Junior Church
- Monday August 4 - Lights Out from 10.00 to 11.00pm marking the hour Britain entered World War I in 1914.
- Monday August 11 – Mobile Library from 10.00am until 10.25am in the Bell Car park
- Tuesday September 2 - Bingo at The Bell at 8.30pm
- Saturday September 6 - Chearsley Show in the village hall. Open to the public at 2.45pm
- Sunday September 7 - Chearsley Classic Car Rally and Fun Day at The Cricket Ground 12.00pm till 5.00pm
- Saturday September 13 – Family Quiz – early evening in the village hall.
- Monday September 15 - Parish Council Meeting 7.30m in the village hall
- Friday September 19 to Sunday 21 - Flower Festival in St Nicholas church in aid of The 3 New Bells
- Monday September 22 -- Open meeting for all villagers about alterations to The Village Hall
- Saturday September 27 - Harvest Festival Supper in the village hall. More details to follow
