September Parish Council Meeting
This took place on Monday September 19. The full draft Minutes are available to view on the Parish Council link and are also displayed on the notice board. The following are some of the matters discussed.
- The overhanging hedge in Church Piece is still blocking the footpath. Aylesbury Vale Housing Association will be contacted to ascertain whose responsibility it is to keep it trimmed.
- AVDC would be notified about the missing dog bin in Church Lane.
- Villagers to be encouraged to report potholes to Bucks County Council at www.buckscc.gov.uk/transport/tell-tfb.
- Site meetings with 3 contractors to carry out kerbing work had been arranged. Julia Witcher would circulate proposals and timetables to councillors.
- Site meetings with 3 contractors concerning verges had been arranged and a policy and schedule would be drawn up.
- Interviews for a new parish clerk had been arranged. Robert Parkes had been appointed Advisor - Responsible Financial Officer for 1 year from October 1. This is a new, unpaid post . Thanks were given to Venetia Davies who had acted as interim clerk.
Planning Matters: - Results of Site Meetings. The council supported the application to widen the existing vehicular access at Bramley House Shupps Lane The Council opposes the application for demolition of garage and erection of a 2 storey dwelling at The Lodge, Church Lane. The Boot, Watts Green had applied for permission for tree works and Lammas Cottage of School Lane for tree and ivy clearance and creation of steps to create a rear access to Lammas footpath. The Council had no objection to these.
- HGVs and Speeding in the village Paul Bown had attended a recent meeting about HGVs. “Unsuitable for HGVs” signage could be positioned at the start of major roads in villages to deter large lorries entering. John Howard would request a representative from BCC to attend a meeting to outline speed restriction measures and he would investigate speed limit stickers on wheelie bins.
- Handyman or contractor should be appointed to paint the railings by the bus stop, install the new notice board and erect the new flagpole. Nic Brown would investigate “No parking” signs near the bus stop area and having bollards to protect the village green. John Howard would arrange new bus stop signs and timetables. Also the restoration or repainting of the white gates on the main roads into the village and a new Welcome to Chearsley sign for the Chilton Road.
- Defibrillator: John Howard would research final costs, which is part funded by the fete proceeds and which will be situated on the wall of Byeways, The Green, facing the shop. Funding from the AVDC Community Chest might be available.
- AOB: Members of the village hall committee to be invited to update the Parish Council on the new village hall at a future meeting. Congratulations were given to Fred Crawford and team for another very successful Classic & Vintage Fun Day. Councillors were invited to attend a meeting of Cuddington Parish Council on Monday December 12 when representatives from BCC will outline details of streaming local government.
- Next meeting to be held on Monday October 17 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
Theatre in the Villages
The Village Hall Committee were very pleased to be able to take part in this year’s programme, which enables professional productions to perform in rural places and is organised by AVDC. 50 people, mostly from the village, came to the village hall on Friday October 7. and thoroughly enjoyed the Utterly Spiffing Magic Show by Morgan & West. The children entered into the spirit of the evening with great enthusiasm and were all eager to become a volunteer and take part in the fun. Although there were not enough tickets sold for the village hall fund to benefit, a small amount was made from the refreshments sold.
Halloween at The Bell
Saturday October 29 There will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Party from 8 until late with Disco and DJ. There will be a prize for the best fancy dress of a meal for 2 at The Bell.
Monday October 31 There will be a children’s Halloween Party in The Bell from 4.15 until 6pm. Tickets for £5 per child are available to buy at the bar. There is a menu choice for tea of jacket potato with cheese and beans, or hot dog and chips or fish fingers with chips peas or beans. Plenty of Halloween spooky fun and games of wrap up the Mummy and Halloween chocolate hunt. Phone Sharon on 01844 208077 for more information or to book beforehand.
Refuse Collections: Wednesday October 19 when the blue lidded recycling refuse bins and food bins will be collected
Church Services at St Nicholas:
- Sunday October 23 Family Service at 10am
- Monday October 17 Parish Council Meeting in the village hall at 7.30pm. If you are interested in your village, please come to support the councillors and new Parish Clerk
- Wednesday October 19 Pub lunch at The Bell at 12.30. Contact Sharon to book your meal.
- Saturday October 29 Halloween Fancy Dress Disco at The Bell from 8 till late
- Monday October 31 Children’s Halloween Party at The Bell from 4.15 until 6pm. Tickets £5 from The Bell
- Tuesday November 1 Bingo at The Bell. Eyes Down at 8.45pm. Good cash prizes
- Sunday November 6 Monthly Quiz at The Bell at 8pm
- Saturday November 12 Bette Davis On the Edge Charity Evening at The Bernard Hall, Cuddington Ring Liz Davies on 01844 299150 for tickets
- Saturday November 19 Cricket Club Dinner and Dance email Angela Gray or Claire Lazaruk
- Saturday November 26 “ Murder at The Manor” with The Thame Players at the village hall. Fund raising for the new village hall. Tickets £15 to include 2 course dinner. Email chearsleyvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk
- Saturday December 3 11am to 1pm Elevensies in the village hall with Christmas food and crafts to buy
