Westbury and Yockleton Newsletter Issue 227 - June 2021
News items for the Newsletter should go to the Editor, Rita Waters, Dingley Dell, Westbury, Shrewsbury SY5 9QX Tel: 01743 884434, email: [email protected] Business adverts and any new businesses wishing to place adverts should also contact the Editor preferably by email. Items for inclusion in the Newsletter must reach me by : for the July 2021 edition : 9am Monday, 28 June 2021 and for the August 2021 edition : 9am Monday, 26 July 2021. Westbury Village Hall Westbury Parish Council : If the Covid 19 situation Westbury Youth Club :The “physical” Youth Club allows and if Westbury Village Hall is available, it is has closed; however - conscious that the Covid-19 virus hoped that the Annual Parish Meeting followed by the situation is putting a huge strain on everyone, Lee and 'ordinary' Parish Meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Hayley are keeping in touch with the young people and Thursday, 1 July 2021. Details will be placed on the will run a “virtual” Youth Club, which is being website a week before the meeting. Should any mem- advertised through their Facebook page. For further ber of the public wish to join these meetings, it is information, call Richard Parkes, Chief Executive requested that they first contact : Mrs Sarah Smith, Officer, Shropshire Youth Association. Tel: 01743 Parish Clerk and RFO by email:
Page 1 West Mercia Police Now that Westbury Post Office has closed and Police Surgeries are no longer held there, much of the information contained in the Newsletters produced by the Shrewsbury Rural West and District’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) based at Pontes- bury Police Station, will be of interest to residents of Westbury, O1743 344646 Yockleton and surrounding hamlets and can be viewed on the Westbury and Yockleton Newsletter website: wylocalnews.co.uk 133 LONGDEN COLEHAM * SHREWSBURY * SY3 7DN www.pughsfuneraldirectors.com or, to view issues of these SNT Newsletters and to view the Police Events Calendar, please follow the link below : https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/2993/Team- Calendar-and-Events?amonth=2&ayear=2018&submit=Go NB : If the Police are attending any events in Westbury, these will be added to their Calendar. To view the March 2021 SNT Newsletter, please follow this link : https://wylocalnews.co.uk/police-news
Anti-Social Behaviour 0345 678 9020 is the Dedicated Reporting Line for Anti-Social 01938 580738 07710 469665 Behaviour operated by Shropshire Council in partnership with a number of agencies including the Police. Please use this number to report any anti-social behaviour. All calls are recorded and Hignetts of Pontesbury Ltd followed up by the agencies involved. Established 1919 Retailers of Quality Foods Fresh meat, Fruit and Vegetables, Fresh Bread, Safer Neighbourhood Team Pies and Buns, all baked on the premises. Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team member is Saf Ali A range of Sausages and Burgers and Police Volunteer Arthur Jones is still made to our own recipes. Fresh Flowers and Plants opening Pontesbury Police Station on Wednesday evenings between 4.00pm and 7.00pm, should you need to attend for Groceries at Competitive Prices for any issue. We have a sign that we put outside the Station if 01743 790228 there is an officer on the premises, so - if anyone is passing and wants advice - please call in. If anyone requires a “home” visit or wants to discuss anything, please just ring me : PC Cookson on 101 Ext 66645 or use my Work Mobile : 07814 042410 (Duty Hours) or email us via:[email protected]
If you need to report any crime, please call West Mercia on the 101 number or report anything anonymously through : Crimestoppers on 0800555111. Please do not email to report a crime. Only call 999 in an emergency, when a crime is in progress, or when life is in danger. For none emergencies please call 101. Advertise your Business in our (continued on Page 3) Newsletter £2.50 per month Standard Size Advert Disclaimer (7.9cms x 5.43cms) in landscape format. The Editor reserves the right to cut, edit or refuse to publish any contribution and does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by For more information, please email the Editor : the contributors. Whilst care has been taken in compiling the Westbury and [email protected] and Yockleton Newsletter, no liability can be accepted whatsoever for any See our new website : errors, inaccuracies or omissions, or for any matter in any other way connected with or arising out of the publication of the Newsletter.
Page 2 Police Matters J.A.B. SELF STORAGE Hopefully everyone will have noticed that the team from Smart- Water have been out putting up the large blue signs notifying SHROPSHIRE & MID WALES would-be thieves that Westbury and Yockleton is an area protect- ed by SmartWater, following the commitment by the Parish Coun- 24 hour CCTV with Security Lighting cil to help fund the project last year. Hopefully everyone who Under cover, clean, dry Units received their pack in the post has used it and - more importantly Good access to hard standing - put the stickers in their windows to show that their home is protected. If anyone needs help in using their kit or wants advice, Security gated with Personal Key to Unit please get in touch. Removal Service available Sadly we have seen a quad bike being stolen overnight and also Quality Boxes and Packing Materials another farm premises being targeted, so the night time thieves are still about, so make sure everything is locked up and bolted down for Sale overnight. Check that your security lights are still working and 30 years experience in the Storage make sure you “lock up” in the evening to prevent unwanted Business visitors from helping themselves. Situated on the B4386 I am leaving the Police in late June and will be replaced by PC Yockleton to Westbury Road Simon Lewis who will be supported by PCSO Sarah Edwards and Tel: 01743 884418 they will be working out of the new Pontesbury Police Office that Mobile: 07422668359 is based in the Pontesbury Library and Pavilion building adjacent ______to the Co-op and Doctors Surgery on Hall Bank, Pontesbury. I am www.jabselfstorage.com hoping that Simon will take over my mobile phone number (07814 042410), so that there is some continuity, but he will be able to be contacted via email : [email protected] PEAKES TRAVEL ELITE Following complaints from locals - there will be some Speed Award winning established, family run and Enforcement Checks being conducted in both Westbury and totally independent Travel Agent. Yockleton over the next few months. Tailormade holidays and flight only Stay safe and please get in touch with any questions or concerns. a speciality. All aspects of travel covered. Please continue to lock up outbuildings and report any sightings Tailor made and long haul : 01743 231080 via 101 and also via some of the excellent community Facebook Europe, short haul & flight only : 01743 233234 pages to alert your neighbours that they are about. LOCAL – INDEPENDENT – RELIABLE I am still working as usual and if you would like me to have a walk ABTA E6077 around your property to give security advice, please get in touch. I can manage to shout over two metres, but I am missing my usual cups of tea, which would be a pre-requisite for a visit ! As always, keep garages, sheds and outbuildings locked and - if possible - alarmed. Simple battery powered alarms have improved and noise is always a good deterrent if a thief has managed to get into your “Lock Up”. Quad bikes and push bikes continue to be popular amongst thieves, so both need chaining up/bolting down. Security marking can help recover stolen items and there are a number of options available. Please remain vigilant and ensure everything gets locked all the time - not just last thing at night. Keep in touch with your neighbours by telephone and - for those who use social media - post strange vehicles and unusual events. Neighbourhood Watch is nothing complicated or formal. It's just keeping an eye out, but also letting others know - including me - if you have the registration numbers of vehicles that don’t look or feel right. It doesn’t matter if it is via Facebook, WhatsApp or a text message. Email me via : [email protected] Continued overleaf ... Page 3 Ian Owen Motor Services WESTBURY VILLAGE HALL Closed until further notice due to Covid-19 virus The Bungalow Garage Normally available for hire for private, business and official functions. Halfway House Three sound-proofed and acoustically superior rooms with folding partitions providing one large area when opened. Excellent and modern Shrewsbury SY5 9DU kitchen, bar and toilet facilities. MoTs - SIX Days a Week Fully licensed - Spacious car park. Refurbished covered ball court marked out for football, tennis and net- by Appointment ball with electric floodlighting for night use. Full Workshop Facilities Available To book at affordable rates, please contact Bella on 07707 639124 (Voice/Text) or [email protected] Service : Repairs Tyres : Valeting Police Matters continued ... Used Car Sales If you have outside lights and security lights, make sure they are Call working. Any garden ornaments of value or interest need to be 01743 884023 well secured, as do power tools and garden equipment, as they remain a desirable item for opportunist night-time thieves. Please be aware of any unusual callers to your house or area, even those who may make themselves look legitimate by offering Neil Davies 4X4 gardening services or asking for directions. Always try and make Land Rover Specialist a note of vehicle registration numbers or anything distinctive 4x4's, Car & Commercial about the vehicle and callers. All Vehicles Welcome for Servicing, Repairs, Tyres & MOT's, Recovery & Breakdown The “What’s on in Westbury” Facebook page is a great way to Specialist in Land Rover Autologic Diagnostics warn everyone quickly about anything suspicious and gives Engine Tuning & Power Upgrades others the chance to be vigilant. Unit D4, Lower House Farm, Stoney Stretton,Shrewsbury, SY5 9PZ As stated above, please only contact the Police in an emergency - 01743 821 546 or 07802 515 881 but we are available for all general advice via our mobile phones and email addresses. P C Ross Cookson 1324 SNT Shrewsbury Rural West Police Wildlife Crime Officer Telephone : 101 Ext. 7704803 SUPPLIERS OF COAL, LOGS AND GAS BOTTLES Work Mobile : 07814 042410 (Duty Hours) COAL AVAILABLE IN OPEN TOP SACKS Group Mailbox: [email protected] AND PRE‐PACKED BAGS Rural SNT based at: Pontesbury Police Station, Minsterley Road, Pontesbury. SY5 0QH ALL FUELS AVAILABLE INC SMOKELESS Website : www.westmercia.police.uk FREE DELIVERY RING US ON 01743 241122 or Please do not rely on email to report crime, in an emergency dial 999 or telephone via 101. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.ridgefuels.co.uk
PLEASE QUOTE REF 013 ON YOUR FIRST ORDER TO GET YOUR “NEW CUSTOMER PACK” Refuse and Recycling Services Westley House Farm Wednesdays, 9 and 23 June - Green and Recycling (situated between Westbury and Minsterley) Wednesdays 16 and 30 June - Refuse Secure Indoor/Outdoor Caravan Storage The Household Recycling Centres are open Monday to Sunday Also Boats : Cars : Trailers from 9am - 5pm. Self Storage 7 day access to all areas For Household Recycling Centres’ Guidance Notes 01743 791263 and Specific Site Rules, please check their website : [email protected] https://shropshire.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/household- recycling-centres Page 4 UNDERHILL CARPENTRY Yockleton Paul Jones 100 Club Plumbing & Heating High Quality Carpentry and Joinery Engineer Fitted Kitchens and Bathrooms Prizewinners May Plumbing, heating, gas work, Gates and Fencing bathrooms, tiling, taps etc Brickwork Repairs and Pointing 2021 Draw Over 30 years experience no. 2127 Traditional and Double Glazing 1st Prize : £25 John Loines 01743 821302 Family Business Est 1947 Mr John Turner Tel:01743 341902 or 07837 950461 (No 47) 2nd Prize : £15 Halfway House Garage Mr and Mrs P (on the crossroads) Hanselman Halfway House (No 96)
MOT’s : Servicing : Repairs : Valeting Service 3rd Prize : £10 to Cars, Minibuses and Classic Cars Clothing Tools Mr F England MOT’s by appointment : Monday to Friday Spares Fencing (No52) Building Supplies Please phone Russell Hughes : 01743 885270 Plumbing and Drainage Subscribe to our new website with a chance to th Animal Husbandry win prizes every month !! 4 Prize : £5 Monday Friday 8.00 - 5.30 Saturday 8.30 - 1.00 https://halfwayhousegarage.com/wekeepyouonthemove.com Mr R Jones The Garage, Westbury (No7) Telephone 01743 884707 Fax 01743 8841 07 Ben Morris th JIB Approved Electrician 5 Prize : £5 Call: 07966 788791 Zoe Haydon Quotations: 01743 792013 www.benmorriselectrical.co.uk (No83)
th ‘Efficient friendly service from an experienced 6 Prize : £5 local Electrician’ VAT free Chloe, Jasmine Competitive Hourly Rates and JackTomlins Specialist in House Rewiring Inspection & Testing of Properties Fit your own newly purchased lights etc. (No43) Free Quotations Fully Insured Extra Sockets & Lights installed (no job too small) All work certified and notified to building control (Part P) Liz Bromley
J.C.B and Plant Hire Drop-In for J.C.B 3CX 14 ton 360º Coffee 3.5 ton 360º 1.5 ton Mini Digger @ 7 ton Dumper St Mary’s Les Hurdley on Telephone 01743 884479 Wombrook Home Maintenance Wednesday Mobile 07711 205 555 Improvements, repairs and maintenance, in and mornings around the home. BINGO Decorating Tiling Plumbing Sessions The Lion : Westbury Carpentry Fences cancelled until Bathrooms Kitchens further notice due Normally held every Monday evening but, Odd jobs & more due to the continuing Covid 19 virus All work is completed to meticulous standards, to the situation, there will be no more Bingo fully guaranteed and insured. References are Covid 19 virus Sessions until further notice willingly supplied – please ask. situation Call Steve Percival: 01743 860712 / 0794 0894378 Mary Pryce Mary Pryce
Page 5 St Mary’s Church POSTAGE STAMPS FOR CHARITY Westbury Please keep saving Used Postage Stamps 100 Club to help raise funds for Prizewinners May 2021 Draw Bransby Horses 1st Prize : £20 The horses, ponies, mules and donkeys in their care still Justin Thomas have to be fed, receive veterinary treatment etc and (No 30) Bransby does wonderful rehabilitation care for the animals it rescues from some appalling conditions. 2nd Prize : £15 Elaine Ho Stamps can be left for me at : (No 62) The Oaklands, Station Road, 3rd Prize : £10 Westbury, Shrewsbury. SY5 9QX Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jones (by the former Post Office) (No 100)
There is a free-standing mail box by the double gates on our 4th Prize : £5 driveway. Eileen Clifton (No 52) Many thanks to everyone who has donated stamps so far. Drawn in Church on 8 May 2021 Alex Tucker Mary Pryce
ALBERBURY St Mary’s Church : Westbury MONDAY CLUB SUMMER FETE The next Coach Trips we are organising are : Saturday 10 July 2021 : 2pm
Monday, 21 June 2021 Plans are in hand for a Summer Fete Day Trip to Aberystwyth in and around the Church
Monday, 19 July 2021 Stalls to include Cakes, Plants, Produce, Day Trip to Llandudno “Nearly New” and a Raffle
A Monday in August 2021 Refreshments will be served (date yet to be decided) Day Tour Do come along, meet up with friends for a around North Wales chat Local Pick-up points are and support Church Funds Wattlesborough Further details are available from Alberbury and Ford For further details and to Dianne Tomlins-Davies : 01743 884433 make a booking - if interested please telephone : or Jill Jones : 01743 884414 Pauline Jones : 01743 365201 Jill Jones David Thomas
Page 6 Forthcoming Church Services : June 2021
Date Venue Time Festival
Sunday, 6 June Zoom 09.30am Trinity 1 Worthen 11.00am
Sunday, 13 June Zoom 09.30am Trinity 2 Yockleton 11.00am Westbury 11.00am Morning Praise
Sunday, 20 June Zoom 09.30am Trinity 3 Westbury 11.00am Worthen 18.00pm Evensong
Sunday. 27 June Zoom 09.30am Trinity 4 Worthen 11.00am
NB : Zoom Services - access codes/invitations from the Rector. “In Person” services all begin at 11.00
Revd. David Moss Rector for the Parishes of Westbury, Worthen and Yockleton The Rectory, Westbury. Tel: 01743 884165 Email: [email protected]
Westbury W I
We held our last meeting at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 19 May 2021 in Penelope’s shed where a table was set out with mugs and cakes and the chairs were set two metres apart.
The Speaker was Frances Peake who told us about starting her business as a Travel Agency thirty years ago. She showed us many photographs of places which she has visited. Frances was thanked by Beryl who said that - on her dining room table - she had booked her first holiday with Frances.
We had a lovely tea and enjoyed looking around Penelope’s plants. Cilla gave everyone a tub of sweet peas. A rose was presented to our President for all her good work during the “Lockdown”. We all signed a “Get Well” card for Christine.
Arrangements were made to visit Marche Manor at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 9 June 2021 to look around their lovely garden.
Jill and Beryl will be delivering the ‘red bags’ for Stephen Worrall to take to Rumania. Stephen is a member of Sabre, the charity which takes fire engines and other items to the people who live there.
The next meeting on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 will again be at Penelope’s house with tea at 4.00pm and a talk at 5.30pm when Speaker Clare Williams will give a talk entitled “How I made my Garden during Lockdown”. Beryl Johnson : Secretary : 01743 884950 Email: [email protected]
Page 7 Psalm 1
Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.
The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
The book of Psalms is a collection of 150 Hebrew poems, songs and prayers. They were written by various authors around three millennia ago. They are not written as historical notes, doctrinal nor theological assignments but more like a personal diary entry, in which we reveal our inner most secrets and thoughts.
Being, in effect, poetry in genre, they express deep feelings of hurt, anger, joy and wonder. They often present a vibrant and evocative picture, encouraging the reader to stop, take time out and to reflect, maybe on the wonder and beauty of creation or God’s steadfastness.
In Psalm 1, the author compares the wicked of this world to chaff, lacking in substance and blown around by the breeze. Whereas he sees the righteous as like powerful trees - able to withstand any bad weather that is thrown against them - this may not be your experience, maybe you see the wicked prospering ?
But the author of the Psalm encourages us to rise above our difficulties, to find depth and refreshment in the knowledge that we are walking in the light of God, bearing fruits of love and peace, against which no wickedness can prevail.
I can commend the book of Psalms to you as a source of wisdom, inspiration and comfort; why not take up the challenge, to read one Psalm each day – for 150 days ? Christ our wisdom, give us delight in your law, and may we bear much fruit to share with those around us; the fruit of love, joy and peace. For your name’s sake. Amen. Revd. David Moss Rector for the Parishes of Westbury, Worthen and Yockleton The Rectory, Westbury. Tel: 01743 884165 email : [email protected]
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, YOCKLETON An Important Announcement !!
Holy Trinity will be holding their first Coffee Café get-together post-Covid on 29 July 2021 in the Church from 10.30am to 12 midday. Yes, I did say IN THE CHURCH !! Chocolate cake guaranteed. This Photo by Unknown Come along and tell us all about your “Lockdown” experiences, the new hobbies you have taken up and any new pursuits. We look forward to seeing you there. If you need a lift call
me on 01743 821768. Jenny Howard
Page 8 SHROPSHIRE MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE - UPDATE
Further to the May 2021 Newsletter, I have since been advised by Ellen Powell, Team Librarian at the Library Headquarters, that it has been decided that the Mobile Libraries will continue with the Ready Reads (Click and Collect) Service until the end of June 2021. Borrowers can pick up a bag of staff-selected books at their normal stop. They will be doing two weeks on the road, two weeks off. They will make a decision in June as to what will happen after that, but they are hoping to be back to a more normal service. On the road dates are as follows : Route Days Dates 2 Tuesdays 15 June 2021 4 Thursdays 17 June 2021 8 Mondays 7 June 2021
Please note that these dates may change if Government guidance changes. No stops have changed the Route Number or Day over the last year, so any information sent in the past will be correct. Some stops have changed their timings slightly (to extend or reduce the Stop Time depending upon how busy it is), so it has been advised that you check the timings on the Mobile Library Stops Map on the mobile library website : http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/libraries/mobile-libraries/ : Ellen Powell has advised me that once the changes have been decided later in June, she will be sending me an email with a list of the new Dates and Times for me to insert in the July Newsletter, and onwards. Editor
Mobile Library Days, Times, Routes and Stopping Places
For any new residents of Westbury, Yockleton and surrounding communities or those who may not have used the Sabrina Mobile Library’s fortnightly service before, or since the service has had to be cancelled due to the Covid 19 virus situation, I have set out below the usual days, places and stopping times for each route although - as Ellen Powell mentioned previously - some stopping times may have been changed slightly. Route 8 : Alternate weeks on a Monday
Ford Village Hall : 9.30 am - 9.50am Halfway House Inn, Halfway House : 10.00am - 10.20am Old School Lane, Wattlesborough Heath : 10.30am - 10.45am Alberbury Village Hall : 10.55am - 11.15am
Route 2 : Alternate weeks on a Tuesday
Aston Rogers, opposite Brook House : 1.00pm - 1.10pm Lower Wallop. Wallop Cottages : 1.20pm - 1.40pm Rowley, Upper House Farm : 1.45pm - 1.55pm Vennington, Lower House Farm : 2.10pm - 2.20pm Westbury (outside former Post Office) : 2.25pm - 3.05pm
Route 4 : Alternate weeks on a Thursday
Yockleton - Lay By : 10.00am - 10.15am Ford Heath - Post Box : 10.20am - 10.30am
Page 9 Westbury School
Many of you will be wondering what has happened to the former St Mary’s School ……….
We are delighted to announce the opening of Westbury School. The school is owned by Unique Care Group, a residential, educational child care company specialising in providing placements for young people with learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum condi- tions and co-occurring needs such as ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety disorder, emotional challenges and attachment conditions. Given the challenges we have all faced this year, it has been a very long journey for the school. From the renovation work to curriculum development and staff recruitment, little has been straightforward for us ! However, we have recently undergone a successful Ofsted inspection and the school is now officially registered. Of course, it is now when the real work starts ….. we are a safe, happy, nurturing and positive learning environment where pupil voice is central in everything we do. The staff have high aspirations for our learners. We aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our pupils that focuses on individual, personal, social, vocation- al and academic achievement. For our learners, the curriculum must be highly personal- ised for each learner and - to this end - we have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the local community. We value collaborative partnerships with parents, carers and with a range of other agencies and it is this joined-up working which ensures learners are best placed and are supported to make outstanding progress. Moving forward, there are many ideas of how we would like to develop employability skills for our learners, while positively contributing to our local community. Whilst nothing is firmed up as yet, we are interested in running a Community Café once a half term, looking after an area of the grounds in the Church, co-ordinating a “Westbury in Bloom” competition and - as a horticulture project - planting wild flowers under the Westbury road sign on the Shrewsbury Road. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us and for all of the kind messages of support. With best wishes, Farah Quinn Head Teacher Westbury School, School Lane, Westbury. Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Tel: 01743 884195 Email: [email protected]
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Page 10 JUNE 2021 : UPDATE FROM ED POTTER YOUR SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL UNITARY COUNCILLOR The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY2 6ND
Dear All
They say a week is a long time in politics, yet the few weeks which have passed - since the local elections - seem to have flown by. A new administration is in place and hopefully some of the key priorities for our area will be addressed over the next four years. I have made it clear there needs to be a vast improvement to the roads, addressing the potholes and drainage issues. Likewise it has become apparent that there is a need to improve the efficiency of Planning and in particular the communication with communities. The new leader of the Council Lezley Picton is aware that these need to be top priorities. Following the Election pledge for a new bin for recycling, we expect the roll-out to begin this summer. It is likely to start in the Oswestry area and then work its way around the county. I will keep you informed as and when our areas are able to apply.
Locally there continue to be issues around surface water flooding and flooding from the brook in Westbury. Residents have been campaigning to see some work done to the brook to prevent the flooding of their properties and also the roads, particularly Station Road. Now the restrictions are easing, I will try and pull together the riparian owners to see if - as a community - we can improve the situation.
Finally on a personal note, on 6 May I was very pleased to be re-elected as your local Councillor and I am very grateful for all the support which residents have shown me and for putting their faith in me once again. This time it was good to see an active opposition out canvassing and we even met once when we were “pounding the streets” in Halfway House. I would just like to thank Mr Davies for the pleasant and friendly campaign; too often in politics there is unpleasantness, but I am pleased to say that on this occasion things were quite the opposite. Ed Potter Shropshire Councillor for the Loton Division (Including the Parishes of Alberbury with Cardeston, Montford, Great and Little Ness and Westbury) Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education 07779117802 / 01694731305
Holy Trinity Church, Yockleton Are You Ready to Party ?
A Garden Party is planned for Sunday 18 July 2021 from 2.30 pm at Waverney, the bungalow in the centre of the village, opposite the Notice Board. So, bring your own Picnic and we will provide Strawberries and Cream and Tea or Coffee. There will be a Raffle on the day, Home-Made Cakes to buy and Garden Produce.
Do come along. We are asking for a donation from you to join us and, who knows, we may even have a Sing-Along to some well known tunes. All we need is some fine weather. Hope you can make it. All proceeds to Holy Trinity Church Jenny Howard
Page 11 VRON GATE SHOW
Saturday, 3 July 2021
The Vron Gate Committee remains confident that the Show will go ahead this year and - like everyone else - we are watching the News and hoping that 21 June will see the final and complete unlock of events. We are confident that we have the room to allow people to enjoy the Show with as much “social distancing” as they feel comfortable and obviously for this event we are in the open air for most of what we do - with the option to remove the sides of our Tea and Beer Tent if the weather is kind.
We are hoping for a good turn-out of Vintage Vehicles and have had a lot of enquiries about Side Stands. Our ever popular Dog Show is taking place, as will be our kids races. We have Simon Airey bringing his Exotic Animals and we have other attractions for kids of all ages.
We will be having a Live Band playing directly after the Main Show and Prize Giving, which will run through until early evening. This is something we were hoping to have last year and we’re keen to try this year, because everyone has missed the opportunity to get out and meet friends. The “After Show” event will also be free and we will be extending the BBQ and Beer Tent into the evening to keep everyone “Fed and Watered”. So please consider stopping for a while after the main Show or plan to come later in the day and enjoy the early Evening Entertainment. The Vron Gate Show Committee
Temporary Road Closure : Horsebridge Road, Minsterley
Start Date : Wednesday, 16 June 2021 : 09.00am
End Date : Wednesday, 16 June 2021 : 04.00pm
Purpose : Bridge Inspection
Works Promoter : Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref : UJ216BR-579114
Enforcement pattern for Horsebridge Road, Minsterley : 09.30-16.00
You can view the closure and diversion route by visiting : https://one.network/?tm=122167415
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on [email protected].
Page 12 Road Closure : B4387 to Yockleton Junction, Stoney Stretton to B4386 Junction Stoney Stretton, Stoney Stretton
Date : Thursday, 24 June 2021 12:00am
Temporary Road Closure : Yockleton Junction Stoney Stretton to B4386 Junction Stoney Stretton, Stoney Stretton
Start Date : 24 June 2021
End Date : 24 June 2021
Purpose : Road Closure - Western Power, tree trimming works, no excavation.
Works Promoter : Western Power Distribution
Works Promoter Ref : HM5130684649A
Enforcement pattern for Yockleton Junction Stoney Stretton to B4386 Junction Stoney Stretton, Stoney Stretton : All the Time.
You can view the closure and diversion route by visiting : https://one.network/?tm=121432825
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on [email protected].
Road Closure : B4387 from B4386 Winsley near former South Shropshire Boundary to Barley Bank
Date : Monday, 28 June 2021 09:30am
Temporary Road Closure : B4387 Winsley, United Kingdom
Start Date : 28 June 2021
End Date : 2 July 2021
Purpose : Road Closure - to install kerbs and carriageway surfacing.
Works Promoter : Shropshire Council
Works Promoter Ref : UJ215HW-1703586-3
Enforcement pattern for B4387 from B4386 Winsley : Monday - Friday 09:30 - 16:00
You can view the closure and diversion route by visiting : https://one.network/?tm=121432825
Page 13 Connecting Shropshire Programme Update : May 2021
Voucher Scheme Re-Launched
The Government’s UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme can help rural communities to get access to a gigabit-capable broadband connection. Thanks to a top-up from Shropshire Council, the maximum funding per voucher is £7,000 for business premises and £4,000 for homes. To find out more go to: http://connectingshropshire.co.uk/gigabit- broadband-voucher-scheme/ Information and Advice for Shropshire Council Residents and Businesses If anyone in the Shropshire Council area has a query about the broadband infrastructure available to their home or business, please contact Connecting Shropshire on 01743 252203 or go to: [email protected]. Broadband Coverage Map updated: Connecting Shropshire has updated its current and projected Coverage Map (https://bit.ly/2S4BqTg) to show the remaining contracted Superfast Broadband coverage from Airband’s State-Aided contract with Shropshire Council, which is planned to complete by the end of 2021 (pink dots). For more information, please see : http://connectingshropshire.co.uk/broadband-coverage-map/ NB We define Superfast Broadband as a download speed of at least 30mbps Summary of premises classification :
Classification Premises Current Superfast Broadband coverage (grey dots) 145,352 Planned coverage - Airband contracts (pink dots) 2,048 Planned coverage - excluding Airband contracts (blue dots) 2,523 No current or planned Superfast broadband coverage (yellow dots) 1,405 TOTAL Premises 151,328 The online map is searchable by postcode to determine the classification of individual premises.
NB The above Connecting Shropshire Programme Update together with a detailed Screen- shot of the Superfast Broadband Coverage Map showing premises with no current/planned Superfast Broadband Coverage (yellow dots) and Planned Coverage from Airband con- tracts (pink dots) is available to view in the June 2021 Newsletter on our website : www.wylocalnews.co.uk Editor
Covid 19 Virus As stated in my recent Newsletters, each month - and for many years - 530 copies of the Newsletter have been delivered house-to-house in Westbury,Yockleton and surrounding communities by our team of 20 volunteers, many of whom - like me - are OAPs and have been advised to stay “isolated” at home. Understandably, in these extraordinary times, our volunteers are unable to continue. All monthly editions are now only available for viewing or downloading via our new website : www.wylocalnews.co.uk. Alternatively, if you visit the website and : REGISTER by sending me your email address, future copies of the Newsletter will be automatically downloaded to your email Inbox every month, at no charge to you. Furthermore, this will allow you to print off copies of the Newsletter for any neighbours or friends who may not have a computer. Editor
Page 14 WESTBURY PARISH COUNCIL Future Meetings We hope to hold meetings for the rest of the year on the following dates and in Westbury Village Hall - if the Covid 19 situation allows - and that the Hall is available.
Thursday, 1 July 2021 at 7.30pm : Annual Parish Meeting followed by an Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 2 September 2021 : at 7.30pm : Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 4 November 2021 : at 7.30pm : Ordinary Meeting
Details of our meetings are put on our website: www.westburyparishcouncil.co.uk a week before the meeting and will include the time, venue and the agenda for the meeting.
For information, we still have three vacancies for Parish Councillors. Les Hurdley has been elected Chairman and Rob Hemmings was elected Vice-Chairman.
Projects Our projects for this year are to explore a VAS sign for Yockleton to assist with Speed Reduction and to look at updating the Play Equipment in Westbury Playing Field, as well as replacing the fencing around the Play Area.
SmartWater Kits : Reminder If any residents have not yet received their SmartWater Kit, please contact me by email:
BRITISH RED CROSS - SHROPSHIRE Appeal for Help Hi there
I'm Donna Smith and I am newly in post as the First Call Service Co-ordinator for the British Red Cross, Home from Hospital Service in Shropshire. Were you aware that the Red Cross has a Home from Hospital Service ? Since the pandemic, we've found that our referrals have been low, and we also have low volunteer numbers.
The main focus of my role is on Volunteer Recruitment and Service Development and I would hope to improve the take up of the service. It is for this reason that I have asked if we could put an advert in the Westbury and Yockleton Newsletter to advertise the service and recruit new volunteers ? This would hopefully benefit the local community.
We offer short term (up to six weeks) support for people who have recently been discharged from hospital. The support provided could include the following :
• Keeping someone company or providing befriending support over the telephone or at a home visit.
• Helping the person to regain independence by supporting them with practical tasks such as shopping and collecting prescriptions.
We can also offer free installation and a trial with a Pendant Alarm if the service user is at risk of falling.
We would normally also offer transport support but - due to the pandemic - this service is on hold for the time being.
Please let me know if you are able to help ? I hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards Donna Smith
British Red Cross - Shropshire : Email: [email protected] Page 15 Shropshire Council Planning Applications All Planning Applications can be viewed on line on the Shropshire Council Planning Website (https://shropshire.gov.uk/planning/)
Open the website, type in the Planning Application Reference and you can view the Application and Proposal in detail.
The list below only includes new planning applications and those planning applications whose status has changed since the entries shown in the May 2021 Newsletter.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION WESTBURY AND YOCKLETON NEWSLETTER : JUNE 2021
Reference : 21/01650/FUL Alternative Reference : PP-09689595
Application Validated : Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Location : Rose Cottage, Winnington Green, Middletown, Welshpool, Shropshire. SY21 8DN
Proposal : Erection of one replacement dwelling including first floor balcony, detached double garage and re-positioning of vehicular access, following demolition of existing buildings; change of use of land to domestic garden land (re-submission)
Status : Pending Consideration
Appeal Status : Unknown
Appeal Decision : Not Available
Applicant : Mr Malcolm Ellis c/o Hogstow Hall, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 0HZ
Agent : Mr Paul Middleton, Roger Parry & Partners LL, Hogstow Hall, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 0HZ
Reference : 21/02064/FUL Alternative Reference Not Available
Application Validated : Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Location : Timber framed barn approximately 40 metres South West of Whitton Hall, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RD
Proposal : Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Application for Planning Permission. Conversion of timber framed barn to create an events venue (for hosting weddings and other functions) along with the conversion and alteration of adjoining redundant agricultural buildings to provide ancillary uses such as kitchen, bar and WC facilities; provision of field for use as additional parking and associated works
Status : Pending Consideration
Appeal Status : Unknown
Appeal Decision : Not Available
Applicant : Kate Boscawen, Whitton Hall, Whitton, Near Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RD Agent : Tony Rowland, Tony Rowland Architectural Services, Barratts Hill, Broseley, Shropshire. TF12 5NJ
Page 16 Reference : 21/02065/LBC Alternative Reference : Not Available
Application Validated : Wednesday, 26 May 2021 Location : Timber framed barn approximately 40 metres South-West of Whitton Hall, near Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Proposal : Application for Listed Building Consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Conversion of timber framed barn to create an Events Venue together with conversion and alteration of adjoining agricultural buildings to provide ancillary uses affecting a Grade II Listed Building. Status : Pending Consideration Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Kate Boscawen, Whitton Hall, Whitton, Near Westbury, Shrewsbury. SY5 9RD
Agent : Tony Rowland, Tony Rowland Architectural Services, Barratts Hill, Broseley, Shropshire. TF12 5NJ
Reference : 21/02186/FUL Alternative Reference : PP-09773878
Application Validated : Thursday, 29 April 2021
Location : Vennington Farm Vennington, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RG. Proposal : Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent. Erection of single storey extension to north elevation at Vennington Farm Status : Pending Consideration Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Andrew Glover, Vennington Farm, Vennington, Westbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 9RG Agent : Mr J Graham Moss, Moss Co LP, Brookgate Hall, Plealey, Shrewsbury,SY5 0UY
Reference : 21/02187/LBC Alternative Reference : PP-09773878
Application Validated : Thursday, 29 April 2021
Location : Vennington Farm Vennington, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RG. Proposal : Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent. Single storey extension to north elevation at Vennington Farm affecting a Grade II Listed Building. Status : Pending Consideration Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Andrew Glover, Vennington Farm, Vennington, Westbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 9RG Agent : Mr J Graham Moss, Moss Co LP, Brookgate Hall, Plealey, Shrewsbury,SY5 0UY
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Application Validated : Monday,19 April 2021
Location : The Hem Farm, Hem Lane, Westley, Minsterley, Shrewsbury. SY5 0AN Proposal : Application for Planning Permission, Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Erection of an agricultural building extension at Hem Farm, Hem Lane, Westley. Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 0AN Status : Pending Consideration. Awaiting Decision. Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : David Owen, Hem Farm, Hem Lane, Westley, Minsterley, Shrewsbury Shropshire. SY5 0AN Agent : Mr Gerallt Davies, Roger Parry & Partners LLP, 1 Berriew Street, Welshpool, Montgomery. SY21 7SQ.
Reference : 21/01234/FUL Alternative Reference : PP-09581105v1
Application Validated : Monday, 29 March 2021 Location : Cobblers Cottage, 2 Mount Pleasant, Vennington Road, Westbury, Shrewsbury Shropshire. SY5 9RA Proposal : Erection of single storey extension following demolition of existing conservatory. to form Garden Room. Status : Full Planning Permission granted subject to Standard Conditions plus Conditions that require approval during the construction/prior to the occupation of the development to safeguard the architectural and historic interest and character of the Heritage Asset. Full details on Shropshire Council website: https://shropshire.gov.uk/planning/ Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Ms Emily Bowen, 2 Vennington Road, Westbury, Shrewsbury. SY5 9RA Agent : Mr Peter Bromley, Hawkestone, Great Moor Road, Pattingham, Nr Wolverhampton. WV6 7AU
Reference : 21/01009/AGR Alternative Reference : PP-095561421 Application Validated : Friday, 26 February 2021
Location : Whitton Farm, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RE. Powys County Boundary to Long Mountain Road to Speed Limit Signs. Proposal : Erection of a new general purpose building. Status : Proposed development will require formal approval from the Local Planning Authority by submission of a Full Planning Application. Decision Issued Date : Monday, 29 March 2021 Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Mr Paddock, Whitton Farm, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RE Agent : Mr Shaun Jones, Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury. SY4 3DR
Page 18 Reference : 20/03787/DSA106 Alternative Reference : Not Available Application Validated : Monday 21 September 2020 Location : Rowleth House, Rowley, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RY Proposal : Application for the Modification or Discharge of Section 106 Planning Obligation (dated 06.08.2004) pursuant of Planning Permission Reference No: 1/04/15467/F erection of a dwelling, alterations to vehicular access and installation of a septic tank, due to changes in planning policy (relative to new housing development in Rowley now being classed as a "cluster") the proposal is for the Discharge of Section 106 Planning Obligation. Status : Awaiting Decision Appeal Status : Unknown Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Mr Robert Arthur Price and Rosemary June Price, Rowleth House, Rowley,Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9RY Agent : Mr Paul Middleton, MCIAT, Roger Parry & Partners LLP, Hogstow Hall, Minsterley, Shrewsbury. SY5 0HZ
Reference : 20/01715/FUL Alternative Reference : Not Available Application Validated : Monday, 11 May 2020 Location: Proposed Affordable Dwelling South of “The Pebbles”, Marche Lane, Halfway House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 9DE Proposal : Erection of an affordable dwelling, formation of associated hard-standing, curtilage, access and connection to required services and retention of existing outbuildings as garage (amended description). Status : Awaiting Decision Appeal Status : Unknown
Appeal Decision : Not Available Applicant : Mr Kenneth Davis, The Pebbles, Marche Lane, Halfway House, Shrewsbury. SY5 9DE Agent : Mrs Charlene Sussums-Lewis MRICS, Carter Jonas LLP, Canon Court North, Abbey Lawn, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY2 5DE
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