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Autumn & Winter 2017

Studley Parish Council Annual Awards 2017 3-11 Studley Walking Group 14 Studley Community Library 15-16 Maintaining Rights of Way 16-17 New Paths in Studley Cemetery 17 Studley Big Switch On 18 Studley Christmas Celebration 19 Studley South Election 20 Meet your newly Elected Parish Councillor Neil Edden 21 Councillors Contact Details 22 Friends of Studley Nature Reserve 23 Bulky Waste, Studley Community Library & Coffee Break opening hours 24 ENTACO Bowls Club 25 What’s on at Studley Village Hall 26 Parish Council Community Allotments 27 Christmas Tea Dance & Social 28 Eastern Gateway 29 Studley Royal British Legion 30 Air Quality 32-33 Let’s Talk 33-34 Armistice Day & Remembrance Parade 34 Studley Sports & Social Club 35-36 Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) 39 Communicating with the Police 40 Neighbourhood Watch 41-45 Community Carol Singing 46 Studley in the Autumn 47-48

Studley Parish Council Annual Chairman’s Awards—2017

This event continues to be one of the highlights of the Parish Council year and enables Councillors to thank those whose contribution help make Studley a better place. During the evening the Chairman, Cllr P Beaman made the following comments “ The Parish Council are grateful to all those in Studley who provide additional support to enhance the facilities we have in Studley. This includes Studley Flower Festival, now in its 70th year. Studley in Bloom, Studley Christmas Lights, Studley In Business, Studley Improvement Partnership, Studley Community Library, Studley Common Nature Reserve, the Coffee Break team who support the Village Hall , Studley Fairtrade. The youth leaders who facili- tate Studley Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies and the ATC and the Churches who provide support to the community. I would also like to thank the team of volunteers at Studley Sports & Social Club who have over the past 2 years turned the club around and made it back into a place that people want to go. They have greatly improved the facilities and it is now an asset that Studley can once again be proud of. Look around this room and you will see dozens of people

who actively contribute to make Studley a better place to live and work. They are what makes Studley special and we owe each and every one of you a debt of gratitude.” This year the Chairman has chosen to raise funds for The Royal Brit- ish Legion Poppy Appeal and Studley Village Hall. A total sum of £1800 was raised through the sale of raffle tickets, song request, auction of golf days, paintings and proceeds from the sale of drinks during evening. Further fund raising events will be held later on in the year.

Steve Noke-Army Veteran who served 12 years in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers The Chairman would like to thank everyone who supported the evening and their generous contributions to his chosen charities.

Chairman’s Awards Evening

Cllr Paul Beaman & Steve Noke who served 12 years in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers . Steve Noke is a active member of Studley Royal British Legion. He has been Studley Poppy Appeal Organiser for the past 5 years

Chairman of Warwickshire County Council Clive Rickhards & his Consort Maureen Rickhards

Horticultural Awards 2017 An additional Cup for Best Overall Plot for Station Road was introduced this year. The Cup was sponsored by Accounts+- Help, a local accountancy firm. Allotments

Gerald Goodman winner for Best Overall Plot –Station Road Allotments

Alan Cale winner for Best Overall Plot—Dunstall Allotments

Margaret Smith Runners Up Cup –Station Road Allotments

John Bennett Runners Up Cup –Dunstalls Allotments

Ann Pill—Best Ladies Plot (Rose Bowl) Station Road Allotments

The J O’Brien Cup (New Beds) at Dunstall Allotments were awarded to David Purchase who unfortunately was unable to attend the Awards Evening to collect his award.

Certificate of Commendation

Mr Mike Osbourne Mr A Sandy Mr Alan Currier Mr & Mrs Mumford Mr T Bradshaw Mr M Roe

Horticultural Awards 2017 Garden Frontage

Karen Parker & Keith York Winner for Best Overall Garden

(Below Right) Mr & Mrs A Woolerton Runners up Cup for Best Over- all Garden

The following winners were not present to collect their awards

Other winners of Garden Frontage Mr & Mrs Roche Runners Up Cup Best Commercial The Royal Oak Public House Best Retail Avenue Homes

Studley Parish Council Chairman’s Awards– 2017

The Chairman’s Awards are to recognise the contribution made by individual and groups in Studley to the Community

Oliver Flacks was awarded the Youth Shield. He has been a Bea- ver, Cub, Scout and is now an Explorer Scout and also a young leader at Studley Scout Cub Pack. During this time he has grown confident, he has under- gone young leader training and increasingly shows his initiative and thoughtfulness in his work with the youngsters

Millennium Shield Award was awarded to Studley Flower Show Committee. The group have been raising funds for various local charities for 70 years. The shield was presented to Dawn Beaman, the Vice– Chair.

Mark Roskell was awarded the Silver Jubilee Award for his continued support to Studley in Bloom. Without him volunteering to do the watering of 150 tubs & flower baskets, Studley would not have such fabulous flower displays in the village throughout the summer months.

Bespoke Butchers- Studley– 01527 852235

We are the only traditional butchers left in the village 'Studley' (the largest village in England) We are also the first butchers to use dry agers to hang our beef to perfection they are widely used in Michelin star restaurants and provide an unusual look to our shop. We pride ourselves on making sure that all our produce is reared / made with the best love and care possible.

We support local farms as well as sourcing great rare breeds from their original countries i.e. welsh black & Aberdeen an- gus.

We now offer Free delivery every Tuesday in Studley & Red- ditch.

Try our sandwiches, farm house sausages & steak baguette from The Butcher’s Wife’s Kitchen. Order line: 07907298405

Need advice? Let us help you fine a way forward….. Whoever you are, whatever the problem.

Open every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, 10 am to 1 pm ( drop– in only) Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HJ For information or an appointment at Alcester please ring; 01789 200136 Telephone helpline 0844 855 2322* (* calls charged at 7p per minute plus standard network rate) or email us through our website: www.stratforduponavoncab.org.uk

Studley Walking Group

The Walking Group is headed by Jim Bacon. The Group meet every Wednesday at 2 pm by Pool Road Car Park. The group usually covers footpaths in and surrounding Studley taking in the lovely countryside of Warwickshire.

Save the day in your diary or calendar if you fancy some light exercise, fresh air and meeting new people.

STUDLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

This library has been running for over 5 years with the assistance of the Parish Council and a dedicated group of volunteers. Many of the original group are still volunteering and we have been fortunate to recruit some new ones – but we can still do with more. Please call in the library during opening hours and the volunteers working then, will give you more details. We really need a few more people who can give us three hours, (ideally a week but maybe a fortnight), in order to maintain the current service.

We are conscious that people who work, have difficulty accessing the library during the day, so we now open on a TUESDAY from 10am -6.30pm (no breaks), as from April 18th 2017, and hope this will give those people an opportunity to use this community facility.

The archive for the Heritage project, which is now complete, and is available in the library for anyone to consult and there is a permanent digital display of photographs there now the project has con- cluded.

There was an Author evening on May 12th, featuring Cat Weath- erall, who entertained the audience with her exceptional story tell- ing ability. We have another booked for November 3rd featuring Ann Evans, who is an author and newspaper feature writer who will be talking about her foray into crime writing and offering tips to bud- ding writers. We are hoping to have Patrick Hartigann in March next year talking about Bankruptcy and its history! These speakers are very diverse but always entertaining! Tickets for these evenings are available from the Library. Please buy in advance to secure your place.

We arranged an activity session for local children in the summer holidays run by Willow Rangers. We did not attract as many partic- ipants as the previous year but the ones who did come enjoyed the various activities around nature.

We have purchased a new public computer with the balance of a grant and this is now operational and being well used. To those of you who have supported us over the last 5 years – a

– a heartfelt thank you, - and for those who so far have not used this facility we sincerely hope you will at some time in the future.

Joan Wallin

Lead Volunteer The Library will be closed from 19th Dec -1st Jan 2018 Reopens on the 2nd Jan.2018

Maintaining Rights of Way– Can you Help?

The Rights of way in Studley which link one road to another for example Pool Road to New Road or Warwick Close to Station Road are maintained by Warwickshire County Council Rights of Way Team. This team also maintains more rural Rights of Way such as footbridges across rivers.

There are 1700 miles of Rights of Way network in Warwickshire and the Rights of Way Team has been reduced in number to 8 staff, for of whom are directly involved in the maintenance of the network. When a report is received highlighting concerns about the state of the right of way either directly from a resident or via a Parish or Town Council it is logged onto the database and the report is passed to the responsible officer. The officer may need to visit the location to access what action if any is required. Due to the amount of Rights of Way that have to be maintained each as- sessment is prioritised which can mean that a Right of Way that is near the top of list for action may drop back down the list.

Several communities in Warwickshire have formed groups who work with the Rights of Way Team to maintain the Rights of Way in their communities. All groups work under the supervision of a Ranger. The Rights of way team are seeking volunteers in Studley.

If you are interested in becoming part of a volunteer group to maintain the Rights in Studley please contact Mrs Lesley Gailey, Clerk to Studley Parish Council on 01527853204 or email: [email protected] Your details will be forwarded on the Warwickshire Rights of Way Team. New Paths in Studley Parish Cemetery

The Burial Committee is pleased to report that the gravel paths in the cemetery have been re- placed this summer with tarmac paths. A number of companies submitted their quotes and specification for the job. After several interviews with the various contractors the contract was awarded to CR MacDonald Ltd. The job took a total of 2 weeks to complete. The total cost of the 2 paths were £14,151.78.

SCOOP IT, BAG IT, BIN IT!

Please leave only pawprints; obey the law and pick that dog poo off the floor!

If you see somebody failing to pick up after their dog and you know who they are or where they live, you can report it to the District Council so that they can take enforcement action. We need the eyes and ears of local residents to help us tackle this problem…

STUDLEY PARISH COUNCIL, STUDLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMMITTEE Studley Village Hall Management Committee & Studley Christmas Market Would like to invite you to the Christmas Illuminations Switch On and

Christmas Fayre On 1st December 2017 Christmas Fayre from 5pm—8Pm. Studley Christmas Market– 1:30pm—8pm At Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley

Studley Big

Switch On 6:30 pm

Studley Christmas Celebration Friday 1st December 2017 5:00pm- 8:00pm Studley Village Hall.

Please come along and support this very popular event. Variety of craft Stalls Food stalls Refreshments Santa Grotto & Children’s Entertainer Christmas Carols.

Contact: Studley Parish Council to book your stall. Tel no: 01527 853 204 Email:[email protected]

Studley South Election

Studley Parish Council had an unexpected vacancy due to the res- ignation of former Cllr Mrs Karen Somner-Brown.

Normally the Parish Council will fill the position by co-option. This did not happen as 10 residents from Studley South Ward submitted their written request to Stratford District Council for a local election to take place. When this happen an election must take place for the residents in that Ward to exercise their democratic right to choose their candidate to represent them on the Council. The cost for the election was £3441.08. Some residents from Studley North were surprised that they had not received any notification to vote at the local election. They were unaware that Studley was recently divided into 2 Wards. Declaration of Result of Poll Studley South

The election of a Parish Councillor took place on the Thursday 24th August 2017.

Name of Candidates Number of votes

Neil Edden 207

Christopher James Pilkington 89

Zoe May Welling Tolley 198

Meet your newly Elected Parish Councillor Neil Edden

Having lived in Studley for 8 years, I began volunteering on the Strategic Planning and Environ- ment committees earlier this year, so when the opportunity to stand for council arose, I felt that the opportunity to add my experience and insight to help the council was one that should not be wasted. My professional background is IT and Service Delivery, and I am the Head of ICT for a company in Stratford upon Avon. I believe that my skills centred around communication, service, problem solving and in particular delivery of projects are directly transferable to a public fac- ing role and I’m hoping that I can bring some of those to bear to help move forward some of the community projects that the council are currently working on, in particular the implementation of a Neigh- bourhood Plan for the village. One that will hopefully allow some growth and redevelopment whilst protecting our boundaries, areas of natural beauty and our village’s unique character. I have, along with my wife, helped to set up and run the Studley Traf- fic Action group.. A group dedicated to fight for improvements to Studley’s traffic problems. Living on the Alcester Road, I experience first hand many of the problems that the quantity and speed of traffic, numbers of HGVs and rush hour congestion cause. I’m set to pursue maintainable and effective solutions to those problems and hope that my new official role’s links with District and County councils will help us continue to press our point and work towards a satisfactory solu- tion for everybody. I am very much looking forward to my new role and I hope that I can add to the great work that the Parish Council already do, delivering local amenities, plans and services along with working alongside all of the excellent charities, organisations and groups that exist and work so hard in the village to make it the great place it is to live.

Neil Edden

Councillors Contact Details

Chairman : Paul Beaman 01527854239 [email protected]

Vice– Chair: Sue Redman 01527853970 [email protected] Mary Woodrow 01527 853886 [email protected] Eric Holder 01527 460120 [email protected] Adrian Smith 07561103007 [email protected] Sandra Crofts 01527 854 287 [email protected] Jim Bacon 01527 857831 [email protected] Maureen Rickhards 01527 852 180 [email protected] Colin Summers 07817167070 [email protected] Irene Beard 01527 857431 [email protected] Brian Dixon 01527 857104 [email protected] Neil Edden 07593532821 [email protected] County & District Councillors

County Cllr Clive Rickhards 01527 852180 [email protected]

District Cllr Hazel Wright 01527 852899 [email protected]

District Cllr Justin Kerridge 07970518953 [email protected]

Council Meetings

Parish Council meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. The first meeting of the month is to discuss any planning ap- plications received . Full Council Meeting are held on the 3rd Tues- day of the month.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting. Residents can register to speak at Public Forum by contacting the Parish Coun- cil office by 1pm on the day of the meeting.

Friends of Studley Common & Nature Reserve The group have been busy putting bat, owl & bird boxes in Studley Common and the Nature Reserve. There will be 14 bird boxes, 2 Owl boxes & 6 bats boxes dotted around the this winter to encour- age the wildlife to make the Common & Nature Reserve their home. This was made possible by a cash donations of £150.00 from Hopkins & Holloway and £200.00 from Studley Infant School. Part of the donation from the Infant school was used to purchase bird food which will be used to feed the wild birds in the Common & Nature Reserve. Tesco has awarded a grant of £5000 to the Friends Of Studley Common & Nature Reserve. The grant money will be used to create a circular walking path around the Common & Nature Reserve. This path will enable easy access for all visiting the Common & Nature Reserve. The Chair Mrs Janet Byham who has been responsible to the success of the project would like to thank everyone in the community who has supported the rejuvenation of Studley Common & Nature Reserve.

Volunteer Robin Jarmin putting the Hide for visitors to watch the wildlife Nesting boxes

Dates for Collection Time: 10 am – 12 pm

2nd December 2017 No Collection in January 2018 3rd February 2018 3rd March 2018 7th April 2018 5th May2018 2nd June 2018 7thJuly 2018 4th August 2018 1st September 2018 6th October 2018 3rd November 2018 1st December 2018 Residents are not to leave any items at other times as this is fly tipping and liable for prosecution. Use green bin for your garden waste. Suspected commercial waste will not be accepted.

Studley Community Library Open every Monday & Tuesday from Opening Times 10 am -12pm. Tuesday at Studley Village Hall 10am - 6:30 pm Thursday Meet your friends and new friends 10am—4pm whilst enjoying freshly brewed coffee or Friday & Saturday tea and delicious homemade cakes. 9:30 am—12:30 pm Closed Bookings can be made for Monday & Wednesday private parties. If you would like to volunteer Contact: please contact the library. Studley Village Hall on Tel No: 01527 853 753 01527 854489

Entaco Bowls Club

 Are you looking for a new sport/hobby?  Do you want to meet new people?  Need to take regular, gentle exercise?

We could be just what you are looking for!

Come and join us at your local outdoor bowls club here in Studley. We are on the Studley Sports & Social club ground, off Eldorado Close where we have been since 1949 . We play several times a week April to September with many members bowling indoors from October to April.

Beginners are most welcome, as are players of all ages and abilities, and you can try us out for a few weeks before needing to join.

For more information ring me on 01527 523557 or visit our website at www.entacobowlsclub.com

Go on, you know you want to! Heather Cheatham (Secretary)

WHAT’S ON AT STUDLEY VILLAGE HALL

Monday Coffee Break Café—9:30 am—12 noon Deputy Dog Line Dancing—10:30 am—1pm & 1:30 pm—3:30 pm Weight Watchers– 6:30pm—8:30 pm All Round Voices—6pm—7:15pm Find Your Voice– 7:30 pm—9 pm

Tuesday Coffee Break Café– 9:30am—12noon Slimming World– 9am –11:30 am & 4:30pm –8:30pmn Pilates 9:30am-10:30am Studley Community Library-from 18th April 10 am 6:30pm Studley Indoor Bowls– 1:30 pm– 4 pm CAB—2nd & 4th Tuesday , 9:30 am—1 pm Drug Recovery Partnership , by appointment only Arrow Spiritual Group– 7:30pm– 9:30pm

Wednesday Studley Daytime WI– every first week– 1:30pm—4:30pm Studley Spiritual Link– 6:45pm—10 pm New– Stagecoach– 4pm—6pm

Thursday Weight Watchers– 9am –11am Studley Community Library—10 am—4pm Yoga– 9:30 am—10:30 am Krystle Jayne Dance-4:00 pm – 5:15 pm SWCC– every 1st ,3rd & 5th week– 7:45 pm10pm

Friday Studley Community Library– 9:30 am—12:30 pm Yoga- 9:20 am – 10:20 am Deputy Dog Dancers (Line Dancing)11:00 am – 1:30pm Kick Boxing– 6:15pm-7:15pm

Saturday Studley Community Library– 9:30 am—12:30pm

Studley Village Hall

Studley Village Hall is available 7 days per week so why not consider booking your event.

We can accommodate small groups or larger groups up to 120 people, including adult & children’s parties, fitness style classes, business meetings and smaller social groups Additional facilities include stage, raised seating, lighting, sound system, projector, dressing rooms and coffee facilities

Please contact Christine on 01527 854489 or call in at the office during opening hours.

Alternatively email us at [email protected]

Parish Council Community Allotment

Station Road & Dunstall allotments have a small number of plots available for rent.

If you are interested in growing your own food; fresh air and exercise and would like more information with view to taking on a plot for long term please contact;

Station Road Allotments A Smith– Association Secretary—01527 854717 Dunstall Allotments– Plot Secretary—Eric Holder –07539630001

Christmas Tea Dance & Social

Wednesday 13th December 2017

Studley Village Hall

1:30pm—3:30 pm

Tickets : £2.50

Please note that this is a ticketed event.

Donation for raffle will be gratefully received

Tickets can be purchased from:

Barbara Draycot; 01527 853293

Julie Summers: 07919137829

Ballroom, Sequence, Old Time, Line Dancing, Sing– a– long, Disco/Rock ‘n’ Roll music.

Eastern Gateway The exact location of the Eastern Gateway is described as land ad- jacent to the A4023 Coventry Highway, East of Ravensbanks and Winyates Green Redditch. The sites falls into 32 hectares (79 acres), in order to yield 90,000sqm of employment floor estimated to create 1400 jobs. The site is approximately the size of 50 football pitches the northern area is bounded to the south of the A4023 and to the east by the A435.

This is in addition to the already proposed option 4 of the Redditch Core Plan to build about 250 dwellings on the east side of the A435

The development will have a significant impact on Studley, Sam- bourne and in particular Mappleborought Green changing the character of the area for the following reasons;

 The removal from the Green Belt will diminish the open countryside and create an urban landscape.  The outline plan does suggest that it would be impossible to screen all the buildings from the onlooker creating a permanent loss of countryside. Contributing to this loss is the impact of supporting structures for the buildings such as cables, roadways, security fencing , CCTV, and lighting.  Several listed buildings are in close proximity to the site which are complimented by the open countryside. A built environ- ment will only serve as a distraction from these building.  A major concern is the impact of the A435 on our villages. It is very difficult to accept the traffic study that claims there will be no significant change in the number of lorries travelling through Mappleborough Green & Studley. The development is anticipated to take up to 15 years to complete.  Navigation systems will direct drivers to the quickest route especially when there are traffic incidents.

Studley elected representatives have strongly opposed the East Gateway development.

The Studley Branch of the Royal British Legion

Marne, Gallipoli, Jutland, Somme, Ypres, Passchendale, some of the significant battles of the First World War commemorated now after 100 years. In the years after the Second World War, wars have been fought in numerous places, including the Falklands, the Balkans, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and others.

The Royal British Legion helps support members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families all year round. We also campaign to improve their lives, organise the Poppy Appeal and remember the fallen.

The Studley Branch of the Royal British Legion is a thriving organi- sation, with Branch meetings being held on the second Wednesday of every alternate month and Committee meetings held monthly at the Studley Sports and Social Club. The next meeting will be in No- vember, why not come along?

In addition to supporting other local events, the Studley Branch is responsible for organising the Annual Poppy Appeal and the Re- membrance Day Parade in November. If you would like to become a member, or get further information, please contact Dave Smith on 07802563085, or Phil Hunt on 07764142762.

Studley Sports & Social Club (Entaco)

Darts evening with “THE PIE MAN” ANDY SMITH Plus Comedian Stewart masters FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2017 8-00 pm till Late ADMISSION on the door £9 Book in advance at £8.50 by calling 07764142762

An Evening with Former “Crazy Gang” player Dean Holdsworth Friday 24th November 2017, 8pm till late.

Comedian Mick Martin & DJ Pat Larvin. Tickets £15.00 include fish & chips supper Contact : 07764142762

Air Quality

Studley is currently an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) which means Stratford-on-Avon District Council is obliged to have a plan to improve air quality. To do this the Council monitors sites across the District, Studley being one of them.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has now published its 2017 Air Quality Annual Status Report which generally suggests that there has been an improvement in air quality except for one location in Studley

A few years ago Alcester Road topped the list of pollution black spots in an air quality survey carried out for the District Council. The tests have shown that in Alcester Road Nitrogen Dioxide levels are still above the government recommend levels, The direct result of motor vehicles contributing to nitrogen dioxide levels. The Council produced an action plan in 2008 that did not take direct measures but relied heavily on residents taking action for themselves, for instance car sharing with colleagues ,or other parents on the school run. The proposal to develop 30ha of land for employment use at the Redditch Gateway within a scoping exercise has identified potential air quality impacts. This is disappoint- ing as it can only add to the air quality problem.

The Studley Parish Plan 2017-2020 identifies HGV traffic as a particular concern to residents and has made a number of of rec- ommendations for action to reduce traffic in the Village. It is un- derstood that the Stratford-on-Avon District Council will be pro- ducing an up to date Action Plan. As part of this process the residents will be consulted , hopefully heard and the aspirations in the Parish Plan treated seriously. Poor air quality is the largest environmental risk to public health in the U.K. It is known to have severe effects on vulnerable groups, for example the elderly, children and people already suffering from pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory and cardio vascular conditions. (Ref.World Health Organization Review of

evidence on health aspects of air pollution) A yet such dangerous levels have not been reached but as a community we do value clean air, and hope the District Council will challenge who ever has to be challenged to ensure that there is investment in achieving clean air. As a nurse who worked in Public Health I understand the importance of it and the impact it can have on a community, therefore as a local Councillor it is my job to work as hard as I can to make sure we have the cleanest air we can.

Hazel Wright Ward Member Studley with Sambourne

New information and advice service opens in Studley

A new way for residents to access information, advice and help to get online is being piloted in Studley. ‘Let’s Talk’ in Studley will look at what difference can be made to people when these services are delivered locally in the community.

The initiative, which is being run in partnership with Studley Parish Council and Studley Village and Warwickshire County Council, will run for six months testing what does and doesn’t work to influence future plans.

Councillor Kam Kaur, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer and Transformation said: “We want Warwick- shire to be the best it can be, where communities and individuals are supported to be safe, healthy and independent. Information, advice and services are increasingly becoming available online; Let's Talk will support people to find the information and advice that are important to them from a wide range of organisations. It aims to enhance the activities already taking place in local communities and we are working with statutory, voluntary and community partners to determine the right local offer. The service is open to anyone; it will start at Studley Village Hall with consideration also given to other sites used by the public.”

Let’s Talk in Studley will be happening at Studley Village Hall, every Monday at 10am- 12 noon. While people are there they can also visit the Community Café.

For more details email Tejay de Kretser, Warwickshire County Council at [email protected]

ARMISTICE DAY Saturday 11th November 2017 At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The Two Minute Silence is observed on Armistice Day, the day which marks the end of the First World War. A gathering will take place at Studley War Memorial at 11 am on Saturday 11th November. Following the gathering complimentary refreshments will be served at Studley Method- ist Church located across the road from the War Memorial

Studley Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade Sunday 12th November 2017

The Parade to assemble at Pool Road Car Park at 10am. Step- ping off at 10:25am. The Parade will start marching to the War Memorial via Crooks Lane, Toms Town Lane & New Road onto the Alcester Road. At 11am 2 minutes silence will be observed followed by laying of wreaths & readings.

STUDLEY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Located just off the High Street, in the village of Studley, the Studley Sports and Social Club, formerly the Entaco Club, is a thriving local facility. Formed after the Second World War the club was formerly a Social Club for the large Needle Industries Corpo- ration, being passed to the village in the early 1990’s. After recent years in the doldrums the Club is now thriving and there are many activities taking place there. All are welcome, it is no longer a members only club.

The playing fields are undergoing extensive improvements and under the care of a newly appointed groundsman, they are looking in excellent shape for the future. Currently there are five local Football Teams based here, with an emphasis in developing youngsters by Studley Juniors who have five-a-aside and full-size matches taking place weekly. Cricket in summer, an excellent well -cared for Bowling Green and two excellent Tennis courts are in regular all year-round use.

Inside the Club, the newly refurbished Function Room, which can accommodate well over 100 people, is available for hire for chris- tenings, birthdays, anniversaries, funeral wakes, etc. Regular weekly activities include Line Dancing, Darts, Dominoes, Snooker, Sub Aqua Club meetings, Rifle Shooting and many other local groups use the Club facilities for meetings and events. Anyone interested in joining any of these activities should contact the club. Both BT Sport and Sky live football and cricket matches are shown in the bar.

In the past twelve months the club has been very active in raising funds for charities and well over £12,000 has been raised. Many charities benefiting from this fund raising include Macmillan Can- cer support, the Studley Flower show, the Lily Mae Foundation, the British Legion and many other local charities, support groups and associations. The club is currently raising funds to purchase a Defibrillator, which will be externally sited and available for the use of the Club and local residents once siting has been agreed.

The Studley Branch of the Royal British Legion use the club as

their home base and as usual, after the annual Remembrance Day Parade on 12th November, will be inviting all who took part in the parade to come back to the club, where a fund raising raffle will be held.

On 29th October we will be presenting our annual ‘Spooktacular’ Bon- fire, Fireworks and Halloween event. This event has a great following in the local area and a great night is in store for those attending.

On 24th November we have a former member of the Wimbledon “crazy gang”, Dean Holdsworth, with a supporting comedian for an evening of entertainment. Dean made over 600 appearances for 19 different clubs and scored almost 200 goals.

The famous Entaco Christmas Bottle Bingo will be back in December, just in time to win something nice for the celebrations.

All are welcome, why not hold your next party at the Studley Sports and Social Club, you are assured a great time! Opening hours: Monday—Friday 17:00 hrs till late Saturday& Sunday 12noon till late Tel: 07764142762– Phil Hunt

The Lily Mae Foundation supports Parents and Families who have tragically and traumatically lost a baby to Stillborn or to Neonatal Death. Despite its frequency, there is very little public perception of the devastating impact of Stillbirth and Neonatal Death on Parents and their Families. Around 6,500 babies are either stillborn, or die neonatally, every year. If you are looking for support, please visit www.lilymaefoundation.org Fund raising at the SS&SC has already raised in excess of £4000.

How to Donate. Your donation will make a huge difference! Our work is funded solely by donations, so whatever you can give makes a huge difference. Please text LILY10 followed by a value of £1,£2,£3,£4,£5 or £10 to 70070. This donation will be charged to your mobile phone bill. You will receive a text message asking if you wish to add Gift Aid to the donation

We have Moved Business as usual UNIT 1, THE CASTLE UNIT BRICKYARD LANE STUDLEY WARWICKSHIRE B80 7EE TEL 01527 857718 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gsaelec.co.uk

Police community support officers (PCSO) Studley PCSOs team

Lewis Barber Gary Johnson-Jones

Aadila Hussain

As a police community support officer (PCSO) with Warwickshire Police, the job is to protect people from harm.

Although exciting, intense and varied, being a PCSO is not a 9 to 5 job. It is a high visibility role by patrolling out in the community. By taking the time to talk to people and getting to know the local area, PCSOs are the 'eyes and ears' of the community.

As a PCSOs they are trained to calm heated situations and de- fuse hostility, but are not expected to deal with violent incidents, including arrests.

In addition to being on patrol, day-to-day activities include dealing with minor offences, offering early interventions to deter people from committing offences, providing crime prevention advice, gathering evidence through observation, and conducting house to house enquiries.

Communicating with the Police

In an emergency dial 999

To report a crime or serious incident 101 dial

Alcester Police station (not to be 01789444816 used for emergencies or priority calls)

Call Crimestoppers anonymously with information about crime. Crimestop- pers is a charity who will pass on in- 0800555111 formation to the police without re- vealing any details of the caller. You may also receive a reward

Twitter @AlcesterCops

Instagram Southwarwickshiresnts

Facebook Warwickshire Police

Team email: [email protected]

PC 427 Sue Blundell– [email protected]

PCSO 6111– Gary Johnson– Jones - [email protected] PCSO 6273– Aadila Hussain– [email protected]

PCSO 6314– Lewis [email protected]

Team Sgt: Robert Shaw– [email protected]

Studley Neighbourhood Watch Tel: 01527 857831 Email: [email protected]

Crime cannot flourish in a community that cares” NEWSLETTER Autumn & Winter 2017

HOW AWARE ARE YOU?

Do you know what crime is happening around you, are you aware of what types of crime are happening in neighbouring towns and villages and do you know what you can do to prevent crime happening to you?

Studley NHW attempts to keep you informed by encouraging the Police to issue a weekly update and weeklySNT Newsletter and crime reports, by keeping in touch with other NHW groups in the county and reporting on incidents raised by local residents. With the excellent support of the local PCSOs we can let you know about burglaries within hours of them being reported and how entry into the property was gained.

We keep you informed of the latest scams and “urban myths”; these are false email scams encouraging people to alert their friends, the internet equivalent of chain letters

Police Crime Prevention Officers will advise on security of your property. Crime prevention products, such as SMARTWATER are available at discounted prices.

This information is issued by Email , it is a blind copy, no one in the group sees your E mail address, if you wish to be kept aware please forward your E mail address to [email protected]

We are on Facebook; messages about local crime are also posted on www.facebook.com/studleynhw

Fighting Fraud & Cyber– Crime

Crime is changing across the UK and some types of crime, particu- larly online fraud, is rising as criminals see the opportunities presented by our changing, online world.

In the past our doors and windows used to be the only way for criminals to enter our homes, but they’re now using the telephone socket, broadband cable and wi-fi router to pose a threat to our security.

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber –crime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experience cyber-crime.

It offers advice on 147 different types of fraud that you can be vic- tim of and works closely with our partners in government and the police service to run the Action Fraud reporting service.

You can report fraud or internet crime to Action Fraud any time of the day or night using the online fraud reporting tool at:

www.actionfraud.police.uk

03301232040 (textphone 03001232050). Advisers are available Monday—Friday 9am until 6pm. Action Fraud will not call you unless you have requested a call, and will never ask for your bank details

www.cyberstreetwise.com/resources

www.getsafeonline.org.uk

Although fraud comes in many forms, there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself– both online and at home.

1. Do not give any personal information to organisations or people before verifying their credentials.

2. Many frauds start with phishing email. Remember that banks and financial institutions will never send you an email asking you to click on a link and confirm your bank details. Do not trust such emails, even if they look genuine. Call your bank if you’re not sure.

3. Destroy or shred receipts with your credit card details on and post with your name and address on. Identity fraudsters don’t need much information in order to be able to clone you identity.

4. Make sure your computer has up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall installed. Ensure your browser is set to highest level of security notification and monitoring to prevent malware issues and computer crimes.

5. Sign –up to Verified by Visa or Mastercard Secure Code when- ever you are given the option while shopping online. This in- volves you registering a password with your card company and adds an additional layer of security to online transactions with signed-up retailers.

Available from NHW Association

The Association supports the individual Street schemes with the Following; Start up Support these have been designed to assisting the start- up of a NHW scheme and supply of leaflets and information you need if you would like to organise a NHW group in your street. Quick Alert Messages are generated by residents reporting suspi- cious events to the Association and sent out by E mail; if you wish to receive such information please forward your E mail address to the Association. Community Messaging System messages are sent out about burglaries and are forwarded to individual houses by the street coordina- tor. Door Stickers are available to show you are a member of a NHW scheme, that you have coded your property or that you do not buy anything at the door. All are deterrents to the burglar. Property Coding Kits are available on loan to post code your property each kit contains an electric engraving tool, permanent marker pens, UV marker pens, UV torch and special labels.

Property Marking Kits

Property marking kits are now available, free to loan, from the Community Library within the Village Hall.

Each kit contains the following equipment:

 UV marker pens and UV light torch

 Etching tool and Etching Scribers

 Overt Marking Pen and Lacquer Spray to seal marking

 Contact details for purchasing covert marking product

 “Smartwater” at a discounted price

Community Carol Singing 1st Dec. at 6pm Join us for Carols around the tree at Studley Village Hall. Come and sing

to open the Christmas Fayre and

Switch On. Carols sheets will be

Provided. Contact Joan on :

01527 854048 for details.

Studley in the Autumn Pictures taken by Maureen Rickards

Studley Parish Council Studley Village Hall, High Street , Studley Warwickshire, B80 7HJ Tel: 01527 853 204 Email: [email protected]