THE LONG ITCHINGTON DIARY the Sixth Long Itchington Spring Show Took Place on L.I.F.E
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COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS. L.I.F.E. LONG ITCHINGTON FOR Spring Show 2011 ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, EARTH THE LONG ITCHINGTON DIARY The sixth Long Itchington Spring Show took place on L.I.F.E. Spring Tree Walk is planned for Sunday May 22, MAY – JULY 2011 nd Saturday 2 April and was the best ever!! Over 200 to start in the village from the Green Man car park at villagers came to see a superb range of arts & crafts, 11.15am. Walkers will be able to see all trees planted in th LONG ITCHINGTON CARNIVAL 2011 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - 16 April photographs, home fare - and wonderful children’s November 2009. A map will be provided showing the Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May contributions. It was lovely to see and welcome so many route and detailing the trees and the organisations that About 80 villagers attended the APM to hear new faces to theA Community Centre and we look forward to sponsored them. There will be a children's competition The Fete Committee hopes that as many village reports from Parish and County Councillors and seeing more of you at future functions. along the route. Tree sponsors will also be contacted Published organisations & families as possible will prepare to take part in much lively discussion on subjects bi-monthly by the ranging from football at Green End to HS2 – the The new, improved Art Section was ‘brilliantly’ supported - directly. Sensible footwear recommended. For further motorised or walking floats for the carnival Long Itchington high speed train project of great concern to many having a total of 45 entries of a very high standard. This information see village notice-boards in May or contact procession. Those responsible for floats should Parish Council in the parish. made it difficult for the 112 people who voted. Thank you Charlotte on ~ 811892, or Jan on ~ 817000. read and make sure they understand the Fete Clerk: Sue Jack Committee’s Safety Plan and guidance notes. for getting involved. But the biggest thank-you goes to those L.I.F.E. Electricity Monitors L.I.F.E. own a couple of Specific items included planning, street lighting, (Phone: 815216) Please then return the signed declaration to a artists who took the time and had the courage to exhibit their OWL Electricity Monitors. They are available on loan (with highways, open spaces, communications, the www. member of the Fete Committee. work. instructions) and are easy to set up and can provide lots longitchington.org.uk Community Centre and finance including an explanation of this year’s parish precept. Winners of information about your electricity use, which appliances Raffle tickets are now on sale. You can help by are using most etc., It could help you save on your bills. donating a prize or by running a stall on the day. Following the formal part of the agenda, Jeremy The Art Section - Tony Nicholls, the Photography Section - Loan is free, but we do require a £20 returnable deposit. INSIDE Timetable for Carnival Day Atkins presented the results of the Parish Cathy Welch, the Flower Section - Charlotte Griffin, adults The monitors are available from Jill on ~ 815542. 12.00 noon Floats assemble in Church Road Opinion survey conducted at the beginning of Spring Fare - Beth Williams. We saw 67 entries from 40 Calendar of February, and Russ Wheatley expanded on youngsters in the children’s section. Congratulations to the 12:20 pm Judging of floats takes place CRICKET IN LONG ITCHINGTON. Events ............p2 those results relating to the LILAC project. class winners Olivia Cooper, Hannah Wright, Ethan 12.40 pm Judging of Fancy Dress: Junior Registration & Practice – now taking place on ______________ Under 5s, 5 – 10 years, under 15s, adults. Further details are included elsewhere in this Trundley, Rebecca Fariss, Natasha Jennings and Will issue of the L.I. Diary. Cooper. Congratulations, also, to both the Pre-School and Sundays as follows: 1.00 pm Procession sets off from Square 2.00 pm Fete opened at Community Centre Toddler Groups who submitted such creative entries. Under 11's - 9:30am to 11:00am (we are very keen to Church & Chapel A well-earned vote of thanks was accorded to by Carnival Queen Chloe Brown, with Carnival recruit at this age group) - contact Stephen Rawbone, News ..............p3 Jeremy and his team who achieved the Finally, huge thanks and appreciation to all contributors, Princesses Rosie Rendall and Jess Wood magnificent response rate of 83%. hard-working judges, people manning stalls & making tea phone: ~ 815198 or 07867-987334. ______________ Come along and enjoy the many stalls and side- and the valiant volunteers who helped to clear up Under 13's and under 15's - 11:15am to 12:45pm. Fifteen village organisations exhibited to keep us Community shows. As always, all profits will be distributed afterwards! The day made a fantastic profit of £492 which Under 13's contact Andy Crump ~ 815745 or 07899 informed of their contribution to our well-being. to village organisations. Full details are availble will go towards a new sound system. This will be freely 904189, under 15's contact John Breakwell ~ 633193 or Centre & from Fete Committee Secretary, Peter Myhill ~ available to all those who hire the Community Centre on 07541 340313. Other News….p4 LILAC: The LONG ITCHINGTON behalf of village organisations or for private functions. 814443 - or any member of the Committee. LEISURE AND COMMUNITY project Under 17's practice night has yet to be finalised (probably For further information on the Community Centre visit: Friday's). Contact John Breakwell (numbers as above). PARISH SURVEY RESULTS Thank you for your feedback to the LILAC project www.longitchington.org.uk/community-centre - through the Parish Meeting and village survey. All juniors who register by 31/5 will receive a free ticket DIARY 734 households (83%) took part in the survey, Over the next 2-3 months we will be assessing MARATHON QUIZ – THANK YOU to Warwickshire v Surrey day/night 40 over game at DATES with 1,456 individuals completing questionnaires Edgbaston on Wednesday 17 August. There will also be a – a great response which means the results are the survey results and then finalising Steve & Adrienne Mitchell wish to thank everyone who number of free adult tickets available. The next Diary a true representation of the views of the village. some proposals. These will then be submitted to attended last month’s fundraising quiz at the Community will run from : the Parish Council for their approval before going Centre. It proved a very successful evening with a profit of A special fixture in the calendar this year is to be held on The results show some improvements on the back to the parish again for consultation and just over £1,000 on the night, in Long Itchington; and a Sunday 29 May 2011, marking the playing retirement of Sunday 17th July, to 2001 survey: ultimately adoption. similar amount raised the very next night when it was Steve Mitchell - who set up the current thriving junior Saturday 17th Sept. - street lighting & litter bins Fund-raising is going ahead and so far this year repeated in Priors Marston. This makes a fantastic section over 15 years ago. Literally 100's of youngsters 2011 - flood control & drainage we have secured £22,000 - with hopefully more contribution to The Acorns Children’s Hospice and The have been provided with coaching with many contributing inclusive. - speeding & road crossings (but still a funding in the pipeline. Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Foundation. The quiz was the to the current senior sides. problem) Please send any easy part. Particular congratulations must go to Bev This is a great time to get involved with LILAC - if Steve is putting together a side of former junior players contributions by : Some aspects have got worse: Breakwell, Jo Crosthwaite and Helen & Charles Maynard - including village youngsters who are currently starring for - dog mess you want to know more, please contact Russ th who all ran the London Marathon. local town first-teams - including David Bailey Monday 4 July - children’s playgrounds Wheatley at [email protected] or (Leamington), Mitchel Lowe (Kenilworth), and Dan Sutton 2011, - parking & litter in certain areas call 07540-454500. NEW DISTRICT COUNCILLOR (Stratford) to play against the village Sunday side. at the latest, - footpath from Model Village HS2 Following Bob Stevens’ retirement from Stratford District Some other things remain big issues: All those who know Steve from coaching via the junior to the Editor: The consultation period has started. For more Council, a by-election was called to elect his successor. - facilities & activities for teenagers section as a player or parent are most welcome to turn up information on how to respond look at There was only one candidate, therefore the Returning Ian Fletcher - police coverage on the day (to bid a fond farewell to the infamous shot to www.longitchington.org.uk. Officer declared that Chris Spencer had been elected - HS2 the legside). Play begins at 2:00pm - and refreshments 4, Village Hall unopposed as the District Councillor for Long Itchington and The Parish Council will be making a submission will be available. Cottages, The Green The survey also covered the LILAC project, and Ufton. Parishioners can contact him on 814060 or in opposition to the plans. Long Itchington showed the clear appeal of leisure facilities as [email protected] CV47 9QH well as sports provision. HS2 Roadshows will be held as follows: nd (tel: 815 413) These results will be used by the Parish Thursday 2 June - Bell Inn Car Park, Banbury e-mail: Road, Ladbroke, Warwickshire, CV47 2BY.