Points of Interest from the Meeting held in July 2018
Neighbourhood Watch
The next Neighbourhood meeting is 24th September 2018 at 6.45pm at the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Dates for 2018 will be on the Parish Council website and also on the noticeboards at new Road by the Spar, at Hodson, Draycott Foliat, Ridgeway View and at Badbury.
Search for next of kin
We are trying to locate next of kind for Cyril and Emmie Marshall, who are buried in the Butts Road Cemetery. Please contact the Clerk if you can help.
5 year Plan Consultation Groups
The Parish Council are keen to start work on a long term plan of what changes the Parish and residents would like/need to see. With this in mind we are hoping to set up consultation groups, made up of all demographics of residents from all areas of the Parish. More information to follow on how you can get involved to shape the Parish for the future.
Security in hot weather
The police and neighbourhood watch remind us all to keep windows and doors closed when not around during this hot weather. Opportunist burglars will be looking for easy access to homes and vehicles.
Castle View Play Area
A new bench has been ordered for the play area and the Council hope to approve a new see saw in the August meeting. Further plans will hopefully then be made for 2019.
Fund Raising
We have some lovely residents fund raising for new metal goals for the Castle View play area so that older children can come out and play football, and also fund raising for ongoing repairs/improvements to the play area. Our thanks to everyone involved in these plans. Please let us know if you can help and we will put you in touch.
Recreation Hall on Norris Close
the Hall is available to hire on an hourly/morning/afternoon/evening basis. Please contact the Clerk on the details above to make an enquiry about prices or availability. We can also arrange pitch hire for Football or Softball Games – please ask us for details.
The Ha;; has undergone a tidy up and now has carpet and cleaned/painted walls. it makes an excellent space for a gathering/party/occasion.
Defibrillator Training
We had around 30 people attend the training at the Calley Hall on use of the 2 defibrillators the Parish now have installed. Our thanks to AED Locator who provided this training free to charge. Thank you to all those attended, we it was useful time spent.
Summer Holiday rock painting session
The rock painting ans story time session at Strouds Hill on Wednesday 8th August was a great success. We had a good turn out and the cloudy day was helpful so no-one overheated. Thank you to the resident who also loaned us her outside games such as Jenga.
Many rocks were painted so keep an eye out for them on your travels; let’s see how far we can get them.
Chapel Meeting Space Hire
After its refurbishment last summer the Chapel on Butts Road is now a fully functioning meeting space as being the Clerk’s office.
There is desk space for 10 people with extra seating available. There is access to a projector and screen and free Wi-fi. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided; you just need to bring your own milk.
This useful local space is available for hire for only £35 per morning/afternoon or evening session subject to availability. Discounts are available for registered Charities.
Please contact the Clerk for more information.
Grants and Donations Fund
The Parish Council have an annual fund that we donate to worthy causes within the Parish. If you are a group, charity or society that believes you could benefit from this funding then please contact the Parish Clerk for further details.
Calley Memorial Hall Fund
The trustees of this fund are also able to approve grants and donations to worthy causes within the Parish. (This doesn’t have to be connected to users of the Memorial Hall.) Please contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance who can provide you with an application form.
(It should be noted that this fund is not connected to the Parish Council)
Works Required within the Parish
We continue to report on any issues that need attention in the Parish, either to SBC if it is their responsibility or to our contractor to deal with.
A full list of responsibilities in being compiled and will be on the Parish.
Home Library Service
There is a Home Library service for Chiseldon Parish. It is run by volunteers and covers all areas of the Parish and can deliver books based on your preferences. Call 01793 465 495 for more details.
Next Meeting
The monthly Borough Councillors Surgery will have a Parish and Borough Councillor in attendance will take place on Saturday 1st Sept 2018 at 11.30 to 12.30 in the Calley Memorial Hall on Draycott Road.
This is an opportunity for residents to discuss any concerns with both Parish and Borough Councillors so do come along and say hello.
The next Full Council meeting will be on Monday 10th September 2018. This will start at 7.30pm and will be held in the Recreation Hall off Norris Close. Residents are welcome to attend and there is a public recess at the start of proceedings, after which residents can choose to leave.