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Edition Number 34 Winter 2007 The newsletter of Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council, delivered free to all residents of Emerson Valley, Furzton, Kingsmead, Shenley Brook End, Shenley Lodge, Tattenhoe, Tattenhoe Park & Westcroft Stop Press News! Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Winner of the Best Parish Newsletter Parish Council wishes you a Merry in Milton Keynes – That’s Us!! Parish Council wishes you a Merry There’s a competition, sponsored by Christmas and a Happy New Year Milton Keynes Council, to recognise the best parish newsletter across the borough. It’s a legal requirement to produce a regular communication to residents, and out of the 45 parishes in Milton Keynes, Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe has been judged The Best. Pictured right is councillor John Napper who does all the hard work to produce this quarterly publication. On his right is Parish Council Chairman, David Livingstone who accepted the award from Milton Keynes Council’s Chief Executive, John Best at a presentation on 16th November. David Livingstone commented, “I’m absolutely delighted that this parish has been recognised in this way. We do try hard to make our newsletter interesting to read, with relevant This photo of Howe Park Wood was taken on 8th February 2007 by reader, Rob Cooper of Tattenhoe. If information for residents.” you have any good pictures taken in the parish that you think would be worth printing in The Parish News, please e-mail them to [email protected] and we will print them if we have space. In this issue: 2 Who’s Who Centre spread feature: 10 Bus Services The latest Councillor line-up Latest changes and Councillor Report information on the Plus Tattenhoe Farmers Market Bus service Jenni Ferrans The last Sunday of every month at Tattenhoe Pavilion 3 What’s On 11 Report on Policing A bigger than ever Extra PCSO’s in the parish selection of events 12 Get On Your Bike 4 Furzton Pavilion A photo report on the event Refurbishment is under way 13 Parks Trust at long last. The parks in winter 5 Youth Team Report The Weather Football and Family Fun days Summer 2007 in the parish 6 Committee Reports 14 Community Centres The latest from Community Latest information and Planning & Environment 15 Trades Directory Parish Warden’s Report Our popular list of local The Warden’s duties explained businesses, Section 1 7 Allotments 16 Community Spot A detailed update Whaddon C 0f E School THE PARISH NEWS Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Councillors and Officers are: Emerson Valley Ward (Emerson Valley, Kingsmead, Shenley Brook End, Tattenhoe, Westcroft) Eric Cooper David Edmonds John Napper Jean Nicholas Kevin Perkins Iain Stewart Gerald Small Community Community Vice-chair, Planning Community Community Committee; Committee; Parish Council; & Environment Committee Committee; Planning Editor and Designer Community Committee; & Environment of The Parish News Committee; Committee; Planning Policy & Finance & Environment Committee Committee; Policy & Finance Furzton Ward (Furzton, Shenley Lodge) Clerk Christine David Livingstone Keith Thomas Charlie Osler Neil Warden Chris Williams Chris Gallacher DeMyers-Robinson Chairman, Webmaster; Community Chairman, Community Tel: (01908) 521538 Community Parish Council; Community Committee Community Committee; Committee Community Committee; Committee; Policy & Finance Committee; Chairman, Planning Committee Planning Planning & Environment & Environment & Environment Committee Committee; Committee Policy & Finance Chairman, Policy & Finance Committee Policy & Finance Committee Committee Administrative Assistant: Youth Worker: Assistant Youth Worker: Parish Warden: Aldrene Gargett Andy Ridgway Alex Gowen Mark Webber Milton Keynes Council councillors for the parish of Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe: Emerson Valley Ward Furzton Ward Stuart Burke Rosemary Drewett Martin Snell Jenni Ferrans Chris Williams (Lib Dem) (Lib Dem) (Lib Dem) (Lib Dem) (Lib Dem) Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes South West: Community Information Centre: Dr Phyllis Starkey mp (Labour) Central Library Tel: 01908 254055 Councillor Report Jenni Ferrans, Furzton’s newest councillor Last time I wrote for this newsletter I’d been a Councillor for Furzton and Shenley Lodge for just 2 days! I have more to write about now! Locally, we’ve worked with the NAG and the Parish Council to partly refurbish Edison Square play area to reduce the trouble there, and we hope to transform it early next year. In Furzton we’ve started to tackle the anti-social group of youths who were plaguing Blackmore Gate and Parkside residents. If you encounter them PLEASE ring the Police on 0845 8505 505 and the Council on 691691 and report the incident. Every report helps build up the picture, even if we can’t respond at the time. We’ve delivered questionnaires to every local household asking what issues you want us to work on next – so please send yours back if you haven’t already. MK-wide, we’ve got developers and English partnerships to sign up to the Tariff – to allow us to build essential infrastructure such as schools as new residents arrive. Unfortunately, it depends on the Government doing its bit too, and they have cut our allocation for schools! We are doing everything we can to change their minds. Otherwise every child will suffer as our existing schools overload. MK continues to lead on environmental issues. Some of our schools have BREEAM Excellent ratings for environmental impact. Our recycling was praised as one of the highest in the country. New developments are heading towards carbon neutrality. And a new Citizens Advisory Group is exploring new forms of transport to reduce energy and emissions. MK remains an exciting place to live. Over 90% of young people surveyed recently thought so – so we must be doing something right! If we’re also doing things wrong, please tell us! I can be contacted at [email protected] or 07775 926993. This article does not necessarily represent the views of Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council. The Parish Council supports no political party. Jenni FerransFurzton Ward 2 SHENLEY BROOK END & TATTENHOE PARISH COUNCIL What’s On Christmas Bingo EL Club Español – Fun Spanish Clubs for Children aged 4-10 Sunday December 9th. 2.30pm Every Saturday morning. 10-11am & 11am-12 noon All welcome Shenley Brook End Village Hall Thursdays 5-6pm Christmas Carol Concert No experience necessary Emerson Valley Community Centre Sunday December 16th. 3.00pm Call Helen on 521147 or 07759 287206 for further information All welcome Shenley Brook End Village Hall Le Club Francais – For 3-9 year-olds Every Saturday morning. 9.30am-12.30pm Quiz Night £5 per adult includes hot supper at half time No experience necessary Shenley Brook End Village Hall Saturday January 26th. 7pm for 7.30pm Call Julie on 561349 for further information All welcome Shenley Brook End Village Hall Call Geraldine on 867107 or 07962 256211 for further information Loughton and Shenley Over 60’s Club Every Wednesday afternoon. 2.15-5pm Furzton Scout Group Loughton Memorial Hall, Bradwell Road, Loughton Beavers (age 6-8) Mondays 6-7pm New members always welcome Cubs (age 8-10) Wednesdays 6.30-8pm Call Mo on 690235 or Sylvia on 569165 for information Scouts (age 10-14) Wednesdays 7-9pm Ridgeway Community Centre, Dulverton Drive, North Furzton Shenley Christian Fellowship Contact Ray on 526463 Every Sunday morning. 10.30am-12noon Creche available Shenley Brook End School, 6th Form Centre Howe Park Scout Group Every Sunday evening. 6.30-7.30pm Beavers (age 6-8) Mondays 6-7pm Shenley Lodge Meeting Place Cubs (age 8-10) Tuesdays 6.30-8pm Call Chris on 504299 or Margaret on 231764 for information Scouts (age 10-14) Fridays 7.15-9.15pm Westcroft District Centre, Wimborne Crescent Shenleys and Loughton Women’s Institute Contact Janette on 503093 2nd Tuesday afternoon of every month except August. 2.30pm Loughton Memorial Hall, Bradwell Road, Loughton Loughton Scout Group New members always welcome Beavers (age 6-8) Thursdays 5.45-7pm Call Rosemary on 521725 or Eileen on 677471 for information Cubs (age 8-10) Wednesdays 6.30-8pm Scouts (age 10-14) Thursdays 7-9pm British Thyroid Foundation Local Support Group Loughton Memorial Hall, Bradwell Road, Loughton Saturday September 9th & December 9th 10.30am Contact Ray on 526463 Open University, off V10 Brickhill Street & H9 Groveway Call Wilma on 01908 562740 for further information 7-a-side Football For Fun Every Tuesday evening. 8-9pm Rotaract Club of Milton Keynes Anyone welcome, male or female, and any skill level, though being able to Rural Social and Community Group for 18-30 year olds kick a ball is helpful! You must be 16 or over, but no upper limit. New members always welcome £2.50 per week. 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Venues vary Shenley Brook End School (Astro-turf, all weather pitch) Contact: Daren on 07717 154803 or Wendy on 07974 821370 More info from Tim, 16 Leonards Lee. MK 522739 Website: www10.brinkster.com/mkrotaract Thursday Club To publicise an event in our FREE What’s On listing, just send details to: Every Thursday afternoon. 2-3.30pm The Clerk, Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council, If you enjoy Bingo and meeting new people. Everybody is welcome, young, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft District Centre, Milton Keynes MK4 4DE old, male or female. Shenley Brook End Village Hall or e-mail: [email protected] Parish Council Meetings Can We Help You? Meetings of the full Parish Council and its committees are held each Grants are available from the Parish Council month and members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held on Mondays, commencing at 7.15pm. Meetings will take place at the new Parish Office, Any group, society, playgroup, or charitable organisation in the 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft (opposite Westfriers). Parish, or benefiting residents of the Parish, can apply for a grant from the Parish Council.