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August 2014 FREE - MONTHLY Issue No. 55

Ruddington Parish Council

VILLAGE NEWSLETTER63 Bus Service Axed

A recent announcement that Notts County Council is set to withdraw the 63 busservice from 4 August has been met with dismay by Ruddington residents. The 63is currently operated by Paul S Winson and runs from Keyworth to the QMC viaRuddington and a number of other local villages. The service was introduced a fewyears ago to help improve rural links in the area.

But despite the 63 not being included in anofficial list of services earmarked forwithdrawal, Notts County Council quietlyannounced on its website last month that it wasto be axed. The news of its demise is just oneof a number of service changes that will takeeffect from 4 August – and that, according tothe website, have resulted from ‘extensiveconsultation’ with a number of parties, includinglocal communities and passenger surveys.

Unfortunately, as residents and bus users have pointed out, this ‘extensiveconsultation’ didn’t include the 63. Yet this is an important route, provides the onlydirect link to the QMC from Ruddington (a godsend for patients and visitors whodon’t drive), a key commuter service to major employment sites includingRuddington Fields Business Park and the University of Nottingham, and links toseveral local schools.Its planned successor, the 863, will comprise an off-peak shopping service,connecting East Leake, Wysall and Keyworth with the Morrisons supermarket atGamston. Schools, hospitals and key employers will no longer be served and vitallinks between Ruddington and other local villages will be lost.Ruddington Parish Council has objected to Notts County Council about thewithdrawal of the 63 service and will keep residents informed of any developmentson our website and in the newsletter.

The Village Newsletter is sponsored this month by:

The Three Crowns &The Three SpicesEasthorpe Street

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10k charity run for NikkiJayne Lowey, a member of CountyHealth Partnerships’ health visitingteam, has raised over £600 for the StMary’s Community Park Project byrunning the Nottingham 10k in memoryof Nikki Herbison. Nikki, who was theProject’s Chairperson, tragicallypassed away in May after collapsingwhilst taking part in Parkrun inRushcliffe Country Park.On hearing the news, our local healthvisiting team were keen to dosomething in her memory. So Jayne,who’s a health visitor here inRuddington, decided to raise funds forthe Project that was so close to Nikki’sheart by running in the Women’sRunning 10k race at VictoriaEmbankment on 19 July. She set up apage on the MyDonate website tocollect donations – and smashed herinitial target of £500 by raising £610 injust a few weeks.On the site, Jayne explains herdecision to run the 10k in aid of theProject: ‘The health visiting team weresaddened to hear of the loss of NikkiHerbison. Nikki was inspirational in herrole to raise funds and drive forwardsthe project. The community are doingan amazing job to continue to strive forthe development of the playground.’Jayne’s MyDonate page will beaccepting donations until 19 August2014. So if you’d like to contribute, youcan do so by visitinghttps://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/jaynelowey1. You can keep up to datewith developments and fundraisingevents for the St Mary’s CommunityPark Project by liking their Facebookpage. By Faye Stenson

Bombs to ButterfliesLocal historian Val Clarke will be thespeaker at the next talk in the oldPrimitive Methodist Church in ChapelStreet to help raise funds for theFramework Knitters Museum'spurchase of Gunn Cottage.Before World War II the area which isnow Rushcliffe Country Park had beenagricultural land and a place wherechildren went exploring and dogwalkers strolled, but in 1940 it allchanged. This square mile betweenRuddington and Bradmore was chosento be one of 10 new bomb fillingfactories spread throughout the countryand became the Ruddington Ordnanceand Supply Depot.Many local people contributed to thebook “Bombs to Butterflies” telling thestory of Ruddington depot to RushcliffeCountry Park, published by RuddingtonLocal History and Amenity Society andThe Friends or Rushcliffe Country parkand edited by Margaret Lawson. Nowout of print, a copy will be one of theraffle prizes after Val's talk.This event takes place on Tuesday 12August at 2.30pm (note the time).Tickets at £5 are available from theKnitters Museum or from Kathy Powistel. 9845375

Margaret LawsonAs well as editing ‘Bombs toButterflys’ Margaret Lawson wrotea history of Parish Council.She has lived in Ruddington since1958 and it is her and her husbandKenneth’s 60th wedding anniver-sary in August.

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War Memorial GardensThis year is the centenary of the start ofthe Great War and, along with thecountry, the Royal British Legion and theresidents of Ruddington, RuddingtonParish Council wishes to honour thefallen of this village in all wars whosenames are recorded on the refurbishedwar memorial.In order to mark the centenary the ParishCouncil has installed a memorial gardenin the shape of 3 raised flower beds:

Thanks to the those who contributedtowards this: Cllr Reg Adair (NCC),British Gypsum, Melbourne Flooring,Castle Clinic, Kingdom Bank, MalmicLace, Honeycomb Charity Shop, A.W.Lymns, Moulty's Barbers, RuddingtonMedical Centre, Unity Union, DavidRichards Jewellers, Mathew's Deli,Ruddington Post Office, Julia's Kitchen,Wida Group Ltd, Brookside AutoServices, J Hill Services, SPR RaceProducts, Allen Vending, Park Interiors,Snowden Healthcare, Philo's Deli, A MGirling (Ruddington Bus. Centre),Reflective Designs, Ruddington Garage,Tanners, The Three Crowns, BeardsallBuilders Ltd, Ruddington MethodistChurch and some individuals.Cllr David Hall

Thursday Coffeeand Lunch Club

Muriel Woodhead and her team invite theolder residents of the village to join themfor either a coffee or lunch, or both.They meet on Thursdays starting at10.30 a.m. at St Peter’s Rooms for a chatand get together. Tea is 50p and coffeeis £1. If you have difficulty cooking athome a lunch can be ordered in advanceat a cost of £4. Feel free to call Muriel on0115 984 5666 for further details. Theylook forward to welcoming you.

Ruddstock is comingLast year James Peacock School held avery successful Community Day toshowcase the work they undertake onequality and respect, linked to theStephen Lawrence EducationalStandard.

This year on Saturday, September 27th

between 12 noon and 2pm they areholding the “Ruddstock” Community Dayat the school.As a lead up to that event children at theschool will be learning about life inUganda through Ruddy the travellingbear. Ruddy has kindly been given by theWI to mark their 100 year anniversary.

Wearing a tee shirt, designed by a pupil,he will visit key places in the villageduring September. He will be keeping adiary of his travels. This diary and lettersfrom the children will then travel withRuddy to The Vineyard School in

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Uganda as part of a link between the twoschools.The Vineyard School already has linkswith Ruddington as it forms part of theTESO foundation which is supported bymany local residents who have visitedthe country to help build and supportschools and hospitals.Ruddy will leave his paw print at thevarious village locations he visits andresidents are invited to send a photo ofthemselves alongside the paw print toslessteeringgroup@hotmail .co.ukAs a finale to the event, with the help ofthe Heritage Centre, a bus will transportRuddy and friends around the villagebefore he rushes off to catch his plane toAfrica.Everyone is welcome to attend the event.Watch for further details around thevillage.By Barbara Breakwell

Paying by CardRuddington Parish Council is now able toaccept payment by credit and debit card(except for key deposits).

Phethean’s Chemist ShopKathy Phethean would like to know ifanyone has any souvenirs of herhusband’s Chemist Shop, which stoodon the High Street for 80 years.She would especially like bottles ofVelverine or Bronchiline which Ken andhis father, Norman, used to sell. Theyhave printed labels with directions.If anyone can find any in their medicinecupboard would you please take them toManor Pharmacy on the High Street andthey will pass them on to her or phoneher on 921 1533.

More Church Street ChangesIn the last issue we reported on therelocation of Ward’s Home Furnishingsto 14 Church Street and on the closure ofthe tattoo parlour next door. Well 12Church Street has a popular new tenantalready!“Everybody in the village has been solovely and welcoming” says Karen Cragg– owner of the brand new business TheLovely Little Wool Shop, which openedon the 8th of July. “I’ve been knitting allmy life and have always wanted to runmy own wool shop - so now it feels likeI’m on holiday!”

Karen is no stranger to Ruddingtonhaving worked here previously as anactivities organiser at Orchard Houseand in the Framework Knitters’ Museum.Her new premises have been opened upinto the original back room to giveenough space to stock all the items shehas to offer.Already the shop is filled with manydifferent colours and types of quality yarnplus a pretty array of handmade craft

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items including knitting needles,decorative buttons, woolen handbagsand Karen’s trademark hand knitted teacosies.“I sent one of my cosies to The Queento mark her Diamond Jubilee and shesent me a letter of thanks. I was soproud!” says Karen.As well as a knitting group every Fridaymorning, Karen is also going to behosting various workshops duringAugust, September and October sourges you to pop in if you’re interested.And, whilst you’re browsing, there’salso tea and homemade cake for sale -with a choice of either a comfy sofa oral fresco table.Meantime, four doors along at 2 ChurchStreet, there’s a new owner at TheRuddington Fish Bar. DemetrisLawton took over the business with wifeAnna, sister Donna and brother-in-lawGeorge on the 14th July.

“I come from a family of fryers inStafford – basically I was BORN in achip shop!” says Demetris. “I’ve beenworking abroad for the last few yearsbut have a lot of friends inNottinghamshire so I started looking to

open a business here when we gotback. It’s great to have found thisopportunity in Ruddington – I love it!”To start with, Demetris is concentratingon bringing the quality of the existingmenu of fish & chips, kebabs, pizzas,etc. back up to standard. He then plansto add healthier options like salads.Subject to planning permission, both aninterior and exterior makeover shouldfollow soon!By Graham Wright

Choir Christmas ConcertCorrection

The Choir's Christmas Concert will beat St Peter's Church Ruddington andnot St Giles as my article June'snewsletter said.Liz ListerRuddington and District Choral Society

The Noise 2014

The Noise 2014 was a crackingsuccess with a team of over 100volunteers helping on over 30 differentprojects across the weekend weachieved a great deal. There weremany highlights across the weekendfrom filling a 16 yard skip to the brimwith waste to having people who hadseen or heard about The Noise wantingto come and join in.We were especially excited to have ateam from the Ruddington Co-op joinus this year and their presence helpedto make an even bigger impact with thework we achieved. With many peoplegiving time and energy to the physicalside of the work there were also lots ofpeople behind the scenes both in thebuild up to and during the weekend.

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Ruddington DiaryAugust 2014Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd AugustGCRN Model Railway Show - formore details go towww.gcrn.co.uk/events/2014

Sunday 3rd AugustThe Royal British Legion - Serviceof Remembrance and Reflection will beheld at St. Peter's Church at 6.30pm.After the service everyone will beinvited to assemble at the WarMemorial for the opportunity to prayfor peace.

Tea, Coffee & Cakes -  at theEducation Room (near the lake),Rushcliffe Country Park from 10am to3pm. In aid of FoRCP.

Footpaths Walk - RuddingtonFootpaths Preservation Grouporganised.   Country Park to BradmoreMoor & Long Farm Track.  Meet on thegreen at 2.15pm.

Monday 4th AugustThe Royal British Legion - "LightsOut"  One Million Candles toRemember.   An invitation to everyonein the UK to turn off their lights from10pm to 11pm, lighting a single candleto reflect the 100th Anniversary ofWW1.

Ruddington Fun - Kidcamp SummerCamp, Cricket coaching and

Commonwealth Inspired Games 2pmto 4pm.  For all ages children mustbe accompanied and supervisedby an adult at all times, session isfree. At Jubilee Clubhouse.

Wednesday 6th AugustDen Building and Mini-beastHunt 10am to 12 noon. For all ageschildren must be accompanied by anadult, need to book, 3.50 per child. AtRushcliffe Country Park.  Tel 0115 9215865.Ruddington District Probus Club-  "My Life as a Scrap Dealer".  AtRuddington Golf Club at 12noon.

Thursday 7th AugustTots at the Top, arts and craftsession,  9.30am to 10.30am & 11am to12 noon, ages 2 to 7 years.  At theHermitage £5.50 per child.  ContactJane 07773 247 628 or Anne 07813 283276.

Friday 8th AugustSurestart Summer Stay and Playsession 10am to 11.30am, 0 to 5 years.At the Young People's Centre, TheGreen.

Sunday 10th AugustGCRN  Heritage Transport  -Phoenix Summer Gathering, for moredetails go towww.gcrn.co.uk/events/2014

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Cinema Trip organised by theHermitage Preschool, Disney Planes 2 -Fire & Rescue, 10.15am.  Savoy Cinema,Derby Road.  £5 per ticket availablefrom Perkins or Preschool.

Monday 11th AugustStay and Play Summer School10am to 11.30am, 0 to 5 years.  At theHermitage £1.50 per child.

Tuesday 12th AugustRattle, Rhyme and Roll - inthe  Ruddington Library 11am to 11.30a.m.  for under 5's.  The sessions arefree and no booking required.  Call 01159212309 for more information.Scrabble - In Ruddington Library2pm to 4pm.  All players welcomed.

Framework Knitters Museum -"Bomb to Butterflies -  the story ofRushcliffe Country Park".  Illustratedtalk by Val Clark.      At 2.30 pm OldChapel, Chapel Street, tickets£5.  Contact the Museum or Kathy on0115 984 5375.

Mythical Monsters, stories andcrafts, 2.30 to 5.15 pm, 5 to 9 year olds.Ruddington Library, free but limitedspaces, tickets available from 12th July.Pop in or ring 0115 921 2309.

Wednesday 13th August

Ruddington Fun - William theWizard, magic show andentertainment, 2 to 4pm.  Limitedplaces, need to book. Email

ruddingtonfun@virginmedia.com fordetails/venue.  Free but donationswelcomed in support of the St Mary'sCommunity Park Project.

Ruddington W.I. - "Ladies in Pigs" APork Themed Cookery Demonstration.At 7.15pm at St. Peter's Rooms.

Thursday 14th AugustRuddington & District Ladies'Probus Club -  Annual BirthdayLunch, venue to be announced.

Wiggle and Giggle, music andmovement, 9.30 to 10.15am, 0 to 5years. At the Framework KnittersChapel Room, emailwiggleandgiggle@outlook.com need tobook £4 per child.

Friday 15th AugustRuddington Business Partnership- meets today at Philo's from 8am to9am. Come along and meet other localbusinesses.

Sunday 17th AugustTea, Coffee & Cakes -  at theEducation Room (near the lake),Rushcliffe Country Park from 10am to3pm. In aid of FoRCP.

Monday 18th AugustRuddington Fun - Bug 'n' Bones,welcome some creatures to Ruddington2 to 4pm.  At St. Peter's Rooms, free,children must be accompanied by anadult at all times.

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Tuesday 19th AugustPlanning Meeting - at St. PetersRooms 7.30 pm.  Andrew Grainger & Cowill be attending to meet with the ParishCouncil to discuss the proposeddevelopment of Land off Asher Lane.  Allmeetings are open to the public whereyou can raise your views on any items onthe agenda.

Wednesday 20th AugustDen Building and Mini-beast Hunt,10am to 12 noon.  At Rushcliffe CountryPark, £3.50 per child, children  must beaccompanied by an adult at all times,booking required contact 0115 921 5865.

Ruddington District Probus Club- "Postcards of the First World War".  AtRuddington Golf Club at 12noon.

Thursday 21st AugustEar Foundation - Come to our FREEwalk-in hearing aid clinic.  St. Peter'sRooms 11.30am to 12.30pm.Neighbourhood Watch Meeting - St.Peter's Rooms 6.30pm to 7.15pm.

Friday 22nd AugustWiggle and Giggle in collaborationwith Surestart, 10am to 10.45am, 0 to 5years. At the Young Peoples Centre, theGreen, emailwiggleandgiggle@outlook.com free, needto book.

Saturday 24, Sunday 25th & Monday26th AugustGCRN Mixed Traction Event - formore details go towww.gcrn.co.uk/events/2014

Wednesday 27th AugustDen Building and Pond Dipping,10am to 12 noon.  At Rushcliffe CountryPark, £3.50 per child, children  must beaccompanied by an adult at all times,booking required contact 0115 921 5865.Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th AugustMulti Sports Sessions, 9.45am to2.45pm, 5 - 11 years.  At James PeacockSchool, £10 per day.  Contact the SportsDevelopment Team on 07920 094 646.

Thursday 28th AugustWiggle and Giggle, music andmovement, 9.30 to 10.15am, 0 to 5 years.At the Framework Knitters Chapel Room,email wiggleandgiggle@outlook.comneed to book £4 per child.

September 2014Wednesday 3rd SeptemberRuddington District Probus Club- "A Roy Boyles Special".  At RuddingtonGolf Club at 12 noon.

Saturday 6th SeptemberFramework Knitters Museum - "Inthe Trenches".  An audienceparticipation, artefacts session by JasonKing.  7.30pm Old Chapel, Chapel Street,tickets £5. Contact the Museum or Kathyon 0115 984 5375.

St. Mary's Community Park ProjectMini festival in aid of St. Mary'sCommunity Park Project.  Live acts andchildren's entertainers.For updates  and information go towww.facebook.com/StMarysCommunityParkProject?

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I would like special thanks to go to thefollowing people or companies thathelped by donating time, tools or otherresources to us for the weekend.Perkins Hardware, RuddingtonSinbad Tool Hire, West BridgfordAndy Tedford, Lifetime ShotsPhotography – info@lifetimeshots.comHorticology, gardening Kirsty Guy –07989456815Along with the many people whom verykindly made cakes for us to share withthose who we had helped across theweekend at afternoon tea on Sunday.As well as all those that turned up to getstuck in to the work going on around thevillage.THANKYOU!Chris SeagerYouth WorkerRuddington Baptist Church

How lucky are we...........On the doorstep of our village we havea multi awarding winning amenity in theshape of Rushcliffe Country Park.Numerous visitors from near and faruse the area for recreation and leisure,exercising both themselves and theircanine companions, and for enjoyingthe wildlife.Specific areas of the park aredesignated for particular use e.g. thepark, sensory area and BMX track. Italso has clearly signed defined areasfor dogs. Some allow them to run free,others require them to be kept on leads.Unfortunately, over the last few months(despite the area around the lake being

a “dogs on leads” area) some waterfowl have been mauled and killed byunrestrained dogs.The park is a large and diverse area. Itwould help the Rangers to maintain itas the fantastic facility it is if visitorswho see anything that causes themconcern would alert them on 0785 5489913.Thank youBy Barbara Breakwell

Cricket Club ThanksCouncillor Reg Adair with a cheque for£250 for Ruddington Cricket Club. TheClub would like to say a big thank youfor his support. It will greatly help theclub move forward as we are looking tofund a player to attend a coachingcourse over the winter so that we canstart a youth team next spring.Nic GreavesRuddington CC

A large print copy of theVillage Newsletter isavailable to read in thelibrary

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Christmas is coming!Last November saw the extremelypopular and successful ChristmasMarket in the village organised by the StMarys Community Park Group. Thisyear the Parish Council has taken upthe challenge to build on that successwith a Christmas Event planned forSaturday, November 29th.In order to make it an event for all weare keen to hear what you would like tosee happen on that day. What time doyou think it should run? What should beon offer e.g. stalls, entertainment, food?Where should it be held?

I would like to thank those who havealready come forward with ideas andoffers of help and support.We want it to be an event for the villageby the village. Please either speak tome when you see me out and about oremail me at councillorbb@ntlworld.com.I look forward to hearing your thoughts.Thank youBy Barbara Breakwell

We Will Remember ThemThis month, on August 4th, is the 100thanniversary of the start of the Great War.A Roll of Honour of those men fromRuddington who served their ‘King andCountry’ is on display in our VillageMuseum. The Ancient Order ofForesters Friendly Society was

responsible for putting up the memorialand in 1918 established ‘The Foresters'War Memorial Benevolent Fund’ toprovide financial assistance tomembers and their families who wereseverely affected by the losses of theFirst World War.

Village memorials were vital focal pointsfor those grieving relatives and friendsat home when their loved ones werelying in ‘some foreign field’. The fallenare remembered by name in St Peter’sChurch; on a brass wall tablet, twoframed rolls of honour in the munimentroom above the south porch and theWar Memorial next to the churchyard.Kay Steer

Ruddington Mini Fest –Watch this Space

On Saturday 6th September there willbe a Mini Fest presented to you by theSt. Mary’s Community Park Project andParklands Celebrations Marquee.This will be held during the afternoonand into the late evening on superbgrounds on Loughborough Road,Ruddington. There will be plenty for thefamily, children’s activities, live musicacts, food and a bar.

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Look out for posters around the villageabout the event or find us on Facebook.Adult tickets will be £20 including twochildren’s free entry; this will cover thecost of your food, entry andentertainment. Stephanie Palmer

P.S. First drink is also included. Thisevent will celebrate our dear Chair thatwe sadly lost this year and raise morefunds for our wonderful communitypark. Come and enjoy a great familyday out at your local MINI FEST.

Summer events at GCRNAs usual, our local heritage railway and transport centre will be holding avariety of themed events over the summer holidays – perfect for amusing kidsand adults alike. Here’s what will be happening down at GCRN, located inRushcliffe Country Park, this August.GCRN Model Railway Show 2014, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August,10am to 5pmThis popular event returns once again to celebrate the world of the railway inminiature. Visitors can view a fantastic range of visiting and home-basedmodel railway layouts, including ‘Ruddington’ as featured in Railway ModellerMagazine. Other attractions include trade stands and GCRN’s miniaturerailway. Unlimited rides on GCRN’s full-size heritage steam train are includedin general admission ticket prices, which start from £6 for kids.Phoenix Summer Gathering, Sunday 10 August

This ‘not to be missed’ heritage transportevent will feature an amazing display ofvintage road vehicles from bygone times,including buses, cars and commercialvehicles. Visitors can also browse tradestands and vehicle memorabilia and takea ride on GCRN’s miniature railway andfull-size steam or diesel services.

GCRN Mixed Traction Event, Sunday 24 to Monday 25 AugustEnjoy a Bank Holiday with a difference by combining the sights and soundsof heritage transport with a Real Ale Festival! Diesel and steam locos will beon show and in service, whilst heritage bus services will offer unique tours ofthe local area. The miniature and model railways, café and gift shop will alsobe open, along with GCRN’s play and picnic area.For more details of all these events and to buy tickets in advance, please visitwww.gcrn.co.uk or call 0115 940 5705.By Faye Stenson

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Edited by Gary Long. Ruddington Parish Council, St. Peter’s Rooms,Church Street, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HA. Tel: 0115 914 6660Email: office@RuddingtonParishCouncil.gov.ukWebsite: www.RuddingtonParishCouncil.gov.ukViews expressed in the newsletter are those of the contributors and may notbe those of the Parish Council.

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Framework Knitters'Certificate

We're delighted to report that yetanother local business has received aTrip Advisor "Certificate of Excellence"in their 2014 awards. Congratulationsto the Ruddington Framework Knitters'Museum on Chapel Street!

Policing ReminderOur PCSO, Vee White, says:This time last year there was anincrease in burglaries. In the hotweather houses might be enteredthrough insecure doors and windows. Itonly takes seconds for an opportunistthief to check and enter an insecuredoor or window and steal items.Also there have been thefts of hangingbaskets and potted plants from frontgardens. Please make sure yourdoors, windows and outbuildings areclosed and locked.

Contact:DIAL 101 for non emergenciesPCSO Vee White 07702 141 778PCSO Jonny Wilkinson. 07525 226593In an emergency ring 999

Could you be a ParishCouncillor?

Following the recent and helpful piecesby Linda Cook, I want to add a coupleof things. Firstly, there is growinginterest in becoming a councillor. Wedon’t have a vacancy at the momentalthough I believe that there soon willbe one and next May all 16 places willbe up for grabs. .Secondly, in the lastnewsletter it was suggested thatelections do not happen. That is notcorrect. There was an election in May2012 when Cllr Auckland joined theCouncil and in my view it is good thatthere is sufficient interest in the role forthat to be necessary.If you want to know more aboutbecoming a councillor, we want to hearfrom you. Contact the Parish Counciloffice or any of your parish councillors.Cllr Nick Tegerdine

If you would like something includedin the Village newsletter please talkto the Clerk or Deputy Clerk.The copy deadline for the nextedition is 15th August.