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July 2003
Congratulations to Jo Mills and Malcolm Wilcox of Manor
Farm, Radley Road on their marriage.
Congratulations to Julie Fleming and Andrew Paris of Applegarth, Radley
Road on their marriage in Texas on June 20th and blessing in Halam
Parish Church on June 29th.
Condolences to the family and friends of Alan Cousins of The Old Plough,
the Turnpike, who died suddenly while on holiday.
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Halam Open Gardens - 22nd June
This was another successful year. Thanks to those who opened their
gardens and those who helped on the day. Over £1400 was raised.
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Village Shop and Post Office
Once again sales are falling at our village shop. Please make
a special effort to give it as much support as you can, not just now
and again but on a regular basis. It appears that it is the younger
end of the village (people in their 20s and 30s) who don't seem to
use it as much as the older generation. Remember that village stores
are an endangered species so please go along and see what it has to
offer. New customers are always welcome!
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Christian Aid Collection
Bev Perks would like to thank all those who contributed and collected.
A total of £146.87 was raised.
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Paper Collection
Please remember to keep putting out your paper (in open plastic
bags) with your refuse bin every other Tuesday. The dates for paper
collection this month should be the 8th and 22nd of July.
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Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Thursday, 12th June
Present: G. Herbert, S. Bust, A. Fraser, K. Lindley, A. Paris,
I. Sharman, N. Armstrong (part)
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Dog Bins: It was agreed to buy a suitable bin, (approx. £100).
Siting to be decided when it arrives.
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Litter Nuisance - Holme Lane: The police have been informed
and have been patrolling the area. The situation seems to have improved
but will be monitored.
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Parish Council Insurance: After obtaining a comparative quote,
the policy through NALC has been purchased as best value.
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Internal Auditor: Elaine Gathercole has agreed to act as auditor
for the Parish council. Accepted unanimously.
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Jubilee Tree: It was resolved to place a commemorative plaque
at the base of the tree in the churchyard. The Clerk is to source
a suitable plaque.
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Road Safety: The County Council are to implement the following:
(a) new high visibility school warning signs on the approaches to
the school,
(b) extended no waiting zigzag lines outside the school,
(c) bus bay road markings outside the school,
(d) road safety education for the children at the school.
It was resolved to request a "gating system" from the County Council
for the bottom of Halam Hill i.e., more prominent 30 mph signs, red
tarmac strips and larger road markings. Parking on Radley Road:
Can everyone please note that parking close to the junction with
the Turnpike is not only dangerous and inconsiderate, it is also illegal.
Cars parked within 25 metres of any junction are committing an offence.
Please keep the village junctions clear.
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Village Hall Cleaning: The new company are doing a good job
at a cost of £22.70 per fortnight.
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Village Hall Lights: It was resolved to have plastic covers
fitted over the fluorescent tubes for greater safety. The fixing of
the lights to the ceiling is also to be checked.
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Hedges: Thank you to all who have started to cut back their
overhanging hedges. The school hedge has now been identified as a
problem; it was resolved to write to the school requesting that they
have it cut back clear of the pavement.
Please note that there are other overhanging hedges and trees that
need attention - this is the responsibility of the property owner.
Enforcement can be made through the County Council - your co-operation
would be appreciated.
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Parish Plan: Due to pressures of work, Maurice Hinde has resigned
as Chairman. Thanks were recorded for his guidance and input. Karin
Lindley has been elected new chair with Declan Joyce as Vice-Chair.
The close liaison between the Parish Council and the Parish Plan Committee
was discussed and it was agreed that any Parish Councillors who wished
to attend or sit in on any future Parish Plan meetings would be most
welcome.
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Planning:
The District Council has informed the Parish council of the following
planning approvals:
(a) Gables Cottage: single storey rear kitchen/conservatory extension
and first floor extension to form en-suite bathroom and dressing room
at front.
(b) Manor House: internal alterations.
(c) Cultersforth Farm: change of use of redundant outbuildings to
two holiday units, associated alterations and parking provision.
(d) Manor Farm: Alterations to outbuilding to include part demolition
and subsequent construction of new enclosure.
(e) Ford House: first floor extension.
The following applications were considered by the Parish Council:-
1. Ashcroft, Gray Lane - Extension: Passed 5 for, with
1 abstention
2. Land adjoining Ashdene, Radley Road - Revised plan for new house:
rejected 4 against, with 2 abstentions - grounds of increased size
and bulk of the proposal being an over-intensification of the site,
and the new position having a greater negative impact on the amenities
of the neighbours, and the alteration to the drive being an increased
traffic hazard.
3. Manor Farm, Radley Road - Right of Access - Listed Building
Consent: pass 5 for, 2 against.
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Finance: It was resolved to pay the first bill for the cleaning
of the Village Hall.
Thanks were recorded for the £25 donation to Village Hall funds by
the "Tea at 2.30" group. This will be used to buy some large doormats
for the entrance to the Hall. Their generous donation to the air-ambulance
of £95 was noted.
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Open Gardens: The Waggon & Horses has agreed to let the village
use the field next to the pub for car parking.
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Date of Next Meeting: Thursday, 10th July at 7:30
pm
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St. Michael the Archangel
Services this month -
| Sunday 6th July : Trinity 3 |
9.30am Family Service
11am Sung Eucharist |
| Sunday 13th July : Trinity 4 |
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Family Communion |
Sunday 20th July : Trinity 5
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11am Sung Eucharist |
| Sunday 27th July : Trinity 6 |
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Family Communion |
| Sunday 3rd August : Trinity 7 |
9.30am Family Service
11am Sung Eucharist
6pm Cluster Service at Edingley |
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by the 26th.
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