September/October 2012 Welcome to the latest edi- Village tion of the Newsletter. Between editions of the Newslet- ter all the latest information and Newsletter news can be found on the web- site, at: Including Toft and Bexton Http://parish.cheshire.gov.uk/ p l um ley -be xt on -t oft-p arish - council/ Produced by Plumley with Toft and Bexton Parish Council

2012 Dates for the Diary - more details in this issue. Parish Council News Saturday, 8th Sept. ‘Ride and Parish Council Meetings also be held at Plantation on Salt/Grit Bins Stride Day’ at Toft Church Hall The next meeting of the Par- 17th October and 20th Novem- We have purchased salt/grit Monday 10th Sept. Public Meet- ish Council (PC) will be held ber. Details on our website. bins for PVH car park, the junc- ing re Town Strategy on Wednesday 26th Septem- Plumley Lime Beds - SSSI tion of Yew Tree Rd and (PVH) 8pm. ber at 7.45 pm in Plumley Classification Trouthall Lane and for Ascol Village Hall. Members of the Drive. We hope these will help Saturday 15th Sept. (PMC)7pm public are welcome at the We are aware that Natural make the roads and footways, Hot Pot supper Admission by Parish Council meetings, and continually review at these locations, safer during ticket (£6). Places limited so buy a 15 minute period is in- their classification of SSSI’s; the winter months. your ticket early from a church cluded on the agenda for We know that you value the member. Parish Council public questions. Plumley Lime Beds/Nature Responsibilities Sunday 16th Sept. (PMC)11am A police surgery is held prior Reserve which are a SSSI and Sybil Crossman-Chairman. Thanksgiving service led by Rev. to the PC meetings. On the are in touch with Natural Eng- David Nichols-Vice Chairman Simon Sutcliffe from . 26th September it will be held land to try to ensure that the & Plumley Village Hall. SSSI status is retained. Monday 1st Oct. WI Mini Show in Plumley Village Hall at 7.30 Tony Gabbott-Community Pride & Parish Plan Implemen- (PVH) pm. New Web Site tation. Additionally, PCSO Lindsey We are delighted that our new Saturday 6th Oct. (PMC)Coffee Jim Lloyd-Home watch & Whitehead will be running website is now up and running. Morning 10.30 am - 12.30pm Resilience Plan. Police Surgeries at Plantation We hope you are finding it Jane Richardson-Transport & Wednesday 17th Oct a Jubilee Garden Centre in the Cafe. informative and easy to navi- Highways. Jamboree Concert with the The first of these will be at gate. Please e-mail any com- John Wright-Footpaths & 9.30am on Tuesday 4th Sep- ments or items for the web site Weaver Valley W.I. Choir, North- Planning. wich Memorial Hall. tember, 2012. Surgeries will to the Clerk. Thursday 25th Oct. AGM Plum- ley Village Hall (PMC School Appeal for Help - Your community needs you! Room) 8pm Could you help the community in a crisis? If We would also be interested to hear from farms 25th, 26th & 27th Oct. The you have special skills, equipment or provide and other businesses who have specialised Other Theatre Company Produc- business services you could raise the profile equipment or skills they could bring to an emer- tion (PVH) Evening. of your business locally, in exchange for gency situation to complement emergency ser- your assistance. vices. Saturday 3rd Nov. Annual Ba- FREE publicity on the Parish Council web- Names addresses and contact details along with zaar (PVH) 2pm site. How? Why? Read on...... a brief summary of what you have to offer would Monday 5th Nov. WI Annual The Parish Council has a responsibility to main- be welcomed by myself on behalf of the Parish meeting (PVH) tain and make available a community resilience Council and the wider community. Any offer will be publicised as part of the community resilience plan. As noted in a previous issue of the Plum- Monday 3rd Dec. WI Christmas planning process and be publicised on the web party (PVH) ley Village newsletter, this plan is part of what was once known as “disaster planning” now pages. Anyone may also confidentially offer help without publicity. Such offers will only be Saturday 10th Nov, “A Christ- more general preparedness. made available to the members of the Parish mas Carol”, Cheshire Rural Tour- When complete the plan, which will be available Council holding a hard copy of the plan. ing Arts (PVH) to view on the newly designed Parish Council website, will reference local resources that could FREE publicity on the Parish Council website! Anyone running a local business, trade or or- Police Contact Number benefit the community if circumstances dictate the need for the community to respond to some ganisation is entitled to send the details of their mishap or threat. enterprise (Name, contact number(s), e-mail, To contact the Police for impor- web site address, photo and description of what Any individual in the community is invited to they have to offer) to the Clerk who will post this tant but non emergency issues highlight any skill or resource they may be able information in the NEW Business Directory. dial 101. The 999 number is still to offer (on a voluntary basis), ie owners of People offering services/resources for the Com- reserved for Police Emergencies chainsaws, 4x4 vehicles, people with first aid munity Resilience Plan will be put on the direc- and the other Emergency Ser- skills etc. tory first and will be flagged as contributing to the vices. There is also a need to list local firms, traders Community Resilience Plan (if they wish to be on and resources who may be contacted to provide the directory and flagged as contributing). Key charged services. For example, after high winds I would like to appeal for prompt responses to PVH - Plumley Village Hall and storm damage there may be a need for this appeal, as the sooner this information is PMC - Plumley Methodist Church roofers, glaziers, and tree surgeons who are collated the sooner it can be publicised. To the WI - Women’s Institute. local and can respond promptly. benefit of all concerned. PC - Parish Council Additionally, areas where locals may seek shel- LP - Lower Peover Please send all responses to the Parish Clerk at ter, food or drink, such as hotels, public houses, P - Plumley [email protected] shops and village halls are required. There may

be a need to provide short term shelter for chil- dren or displaced individuals if an area requires Thank you in advance Copy dates for the next evacuation. Schools, playgroups, community Cllr Jim Lloyd edition to be received by halls or club premises would be of interest for 23rd October, 2012 this purpose. PRODUCED BY PLUMLEY WITH TOFT AND BEXTON PARISH COUNCIL PAGE 2 Children’s Corner Affordable Housing Update

ATHLETE SPORT Following the public meeting in May, the Parish Council made an objection Alistair Brownlee Omnium to the planning application for 8 Peter Wilson Taekwondo houses on Trouthall Lane, Plumley Jade Jones Dressage and asked Cllr George Walton if the Team GB won 65 medals Victoria Pendleton Heptathlon application could be “called in” for re- during the London Nicola Adams 5,000m & 10,000m view at that Northern Planning Com- mittee. Cllr Walton was successful in Olympic Games. 29 of these Jessica Ennis Shooting getting the application “called in” and were Gold medals. Laura Trott Boxing the application was reviewed at the Below are just some of the Greg Rutherford Triathlon Northern Planning Committee meeting gold medallists. Mo Farah Sprint Cycling on 15th August in . Can you match the sport to Andy Murray Boxing Cllr John Wright represented the Par- Jason Kenny Sailing ish Council at this meeting and also the athlete? attended a Site Meeting held at the Charlotte Dujardin Long Jump proposed development site in Plumley Anthony Joshua Tennis Good Luck! on 10th August. Ben Ainslie Keirin Cllr Wright spoke in objection to the application as did a representative for the “Save Plumley” group. Unfortu- Village Rider/Flexible Knutsford Town Strategy nately, the Committee agreed with the Transport Service Consultation recommendation from CEC Planning that planning permission should be In the last newletter we let you know that Town Strategies are being prepared Cheshire granted. However, permission is de- there may be changes to the existing East Council with the support of the local layed pending demonstration that the service (run by Whitegate Travel). community to set out the vision and strategy outcome of the ecology survey com- for the future development of towns in Chesh- plies with the Habitats Directive, and We can report that have ire East over the next 20 years. The strategies been overwhelmed with responses to that CEC legal Requirements are re- consider how new development can help to flected with an agreement. their Consultation about potential deliver the vision for a town, how the environ- changes and are still looking in detail at ment is to be enhanced and what improve- Further updates will be available in the the comments. ments to infrastructure (such as roads and planning section on the website. This means that Cheshire East can't tell schools) are needed. us yet what the changes may be or when Draft Town Strategies are currently being they will happen. We have been advised prepared for Crewe, , Knutsford, Creative Stitchers Sewing Macclesfield, and . that any changes could happen in De- Club Public consultation on these documents cember, at the very earliest. will take place between the 31st August Would you like to meet other people Until then the service will continue as and 1st October 2012. Exhibitions will be who enjoy sewing? We meet on normal, if you need to use the ser- held in the libraries in each of the 6 towns and Thursdays at the Plumley Village Hall, vice please contact Whitegate Travel - hard copies of the consultation material in- and our aim is to have some sewing 01606 786833. cluding copies of the consultation documents and questionnaires will be made available in fun, get inspiration and maybe learn We will report again in the next newslet- the libraries and customer service points from something new, all over a friendly cup ter. the 31st August 2012 until the 01st October of Tea! 2012. Horses from Holly Tree Bring along your own project or start In order to give communities more time to something new. People of all abilities view and comment on the documents Chesh- Equestrian at the Olympics welcome – the more the merrier!!! ire East Council has made them available to Just £3.00 incl. Refreshments. Plumley’s own Holly Tree Equestrian Cen- view using the Council's Consultation Portal. tre sent two horses to the London 2012 The link to the Draft Knutsford Town Strategy Mornings 9.00am – 12 noon, is: Olympic Games. Evenings 7.00pm – 10.00pm http://cheshireeast-consult.limehouse.co.uk/ Amarylis and Gina were sent to take part in portal/planning/cs/town_strategies/ Sewing Courses and Workshops the Modern Pentathlon. In this event the knutsford_town_strategy competitors complete in 5 events: Fencing, Would you like to learn something swimming, horse Riding and a combined However if you do not have internet access new? From September we are also event of running and shooting. In the riding you can view copies of the Draft Strategy running a series of sewing courses stage, the competitors are allocated a document at the Village Store, Plumley and and workshops in Dressmaking, Soft horse they have never ridden before and Plumley Village Hall. Please note the docu- Furnishings, Handbag making and have just 20 minutes to familiarise them- ments are not to be removed from these loca- Embroidery. selves with the horse before they compete tions. in a round of showjumping. For further information on these and the sewing club Tel: Sue 07711 Amarylis was ridden by Estoban Bustos Plumley with Toft and Bexton Parish Council from Chile who came 18th overall in the will be holding a Public Meeting in Plumely 585072 or Tracy 07768 916058 men’s completion. Village Hall on Monday 10th September, at visit our website 8pm, to enable residents to gain more under- Not all the horses sent are ridden and un- standing of the Draft Knutsford Town Strategy www.creative-stitchers.co.uk fortunately Gina was not ridden in the and how to give their opinions to Cheshire Olympics. Congratualtions to all at Holly For more info ring Sue 07711 585072 East Council. Tree Equestrian Centre. or Tracy 07768 916058

Don’t forget to use the Knutsford Village Rider. Telephone 01606 786833 Changes to the service are likely in the near future, full details in the next newsletter PRODUCED BY PLUMLEY WITH TOFT AND BEXTON PARISH COUNCIL PAGE 3 Plumley Village Hall Plumley Methodist Church Plumley Women’s Institute

Annual General Meeting, Thursday 25 The flower festival held in August has Mon. 5th Nov. Annual meeting, also October 2012 been a huge success exceeding all expec- John Hooley will be giving a talk enti- Although it is still some time away, tations both in numbers attending, finan- tled “Royal Trains and their Passen- please note that this year the AGM of cially but most importantly in the fellowship gers”. shared with one another. Very many the Village Hall Committee will be held Competition – A Royal souvenir. at Plumley Methodist Church on Thurs- thanks go to all who so generously spon- day 25 October 2012 at 8.00pm, when a sored displays, gave donations when they Mon. 3rd Dec. Christmas party. visited and those who volunteered their new Village Hall Committee (VHC) will Competition – A Homemade Christmas be elected. time during the 3 day event. The arrange- ments were wonderful and we are so grate- card. As you may be aware, there are several ful to the Knutsford Flower Club led by Members of Plumley W.I. have enjoyed vacancies on the Committee, particularly Brenda McNulty for making the flower festi- a full and busy Summer. The outing to the Bookings Secretary. val possible. We had so many lovely com- Castle Howard was very successful, If you are interested in helping with ments in the visitors book it was a privilege the coach was full and I believe there Committee matters, please let us know to realise that we gave so much pleasure was a waiting list in case anyone was as soon as possible. to so many people. unable to go. It was a lovely day, with The two Sunday services were well at- In any event, you are most welcome to lots to see, both in the house and in the tended and led by two very able preachers. come along to the AGM and share your gardens. Harvest Weekend is just around the cor- views. Your active support for this and The Coffee morning held at our Secre- ner. other events is vital for the continuation tary’s home was very well attended. It th of the Village Hall. Saturday 15 September 7pm Hot Pot was a perfect Summer’s day, and The Other Theatre Company supper with after supper speaker (a members as well as enjoying their cof- Plumley resident). Admission by ticket The VHC AGM is not being held in the fee, were able to explore the delightful (£6). Places limited so buy your ticket early Village Hall because it has been booked and well manicured gardens. from a church member. for 25th, 26th & 27th October by The th Our latest Summer outing was to Other Theatre Company for another of Sunday 16 September 11am Thanksgiv- Mount Pleasant Gardens, Kelsall. their excellent productions. Look out for ing service led by Rev. Simon Sutcliffe Members spent a fascinating afternoon further announcements! from Crewe. walking around the gardens, there was Cheshire Rural Touring Arts Coffee Mornings are from 10.30 am - so much to see, from a lovely Japa- 12.30pm nese garden, complete with waterfall The New Perspectives Theatre Com- The next ones are: and rock pool, to a bog garden, shrubs pany present, “A Christmas Carol”, Sat- st and plants grew in abundance, and the urday 10th November, 2012.  Saturday 1 September  Saturday 6th October proceeds to Park- colours were magnificent, there were This date also seems a long way off, but insons Society hand carved seats throughout the gar- make a note in your diary. Tickets will be rd den, and as it was such a warm day, available from Penny Allen on 722259  Annual Bazaar Saturday 3 November members found them a blessing. On 2pm in the village hall With best wishes and thanks for all your the way home members called at Ab- support. Do come along to these social events nor- beywood for afternoon tea, a perfect mally held on the first Saturday of each end to a perfect afternoon. David Nichols - Chairman month. If you would like to host a coffee Plumley Village Hall Committee morning in the future please speak to a We all enjoyed the Annual Garden Church Member. Proceeds can be given to party held with kind permission of John your chosen charity. and Mary Race at their home in Plum- Speed Awareness ley. The Guild is an informal meeting held on PCSO Lindsey Whitehead arranged a speed the last Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm On Wednesday 17th October a Jubilee awareness session at PVH on 30th August. Jamboree Concert with the Weaver The Police set up speed monitoring equip- in the Church Hall. It last for 1 to one and ment on Plumley Moor Road. Six drivers half hours, usually with a speaker followed Valley W.I. Choir will be held at the were caught travelling at between 7 and 10 by a chat and cup of tea and biscuits. New Memorial Hall. mph over the speed limit. members are very welcome (male and The CFWI Home and Garden Sub They were given the option of a fixed penalty female), just come along or for more infor- Committee are having a tuition day or watching a speed awareness video in the mation contact Edna Fewtrell or Madge entitled “With Christmas in mind” on Village Hall. Holt. 30th November at We hope that this initiative will be as an effec- Village Hall. Interested members will be tive speeding deterrent in Plumley as it has taught how to make a garland for your been elsewhere. door, decorate a topiary tree, and how The BIG Lunch - a global success! to make flowers for table decorations. We have had a busy Summer, and now You will remember Plumley’s Golden Pheas- The message has spread far beyond the UK members are thinking about entries for ant hosted the Big Lunch as part of the the - resulting in BIG Lunches being held in over our own Mini show in October. There is Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations back 70 countries worldwide. Amazing! always something interesting going on in June this year. For the full story go to: for everyone within the W.I. It seems that the BIG Lunch was a hit not Virginia Williamson only in Plumley but all over the world. http://www.thebiglunch.com/? utm_source=jarrang&utm_medium=email&u Tel;- 01565 722260 In the UK 8.5 million people took part in the tm_content=main&utm_campaign=BigLunch 12th August 2012 BIG Lunch and nearly half the population 20212 are now aware of the initiative. Get it first : To receive this newsletter via e-mail send an e-mail to [email protected] PRODUCED BY PLUMLEY WITH TOFT AND BEXTON PARISH COUNCIL PAGE 4 Local Contacts Local Groups in Plumley  Parish Council Chairman Cllr Sybil Crossman 722650 Creative Stitchers Sue 07711 585072 or Tracy 07768 916058  Village Hall Committee Chairman David Nichols 723837 Guild Chapel Hall Last Tues in month 2.30pm Village Hall Bookings Lynsey Peacock 722055 Halle Group Jim Rankin. Tel 651170 e-mail [email protected]. Holly Tree Riding Stables Gloria Robinson. Tel 722188  Chapel Bookings Elizabeth Hall 722721  Knutsford Village Rider 01606 786833 Iyengar Yoga Wednesday 6.30pm—8pm  Tennis Courts & Play area PVH. Contact Sue Rennie. Tel 01606 888324 Pam Arnfield 722262  Plumley Stores/Post Office Lower Peover Kids Club 4-14 years. Contact Kathy Jonathan Royle 722277 McIntyre. Tel 722358

 Toft Church Hall Hazel Raw 651205 Mereside Brass Band(PVH) Bookings Tel 07747 302064  Cheshire East Council 0300 123 5500 practice Fri 8-10pm  Knutsford Police 0845 458 6380 Tel 07747302064 Learners 6.45-7.45pm  Knutsford Village Rider 01606 786833 Tel 07879697768  The Guild Edna Fewtrell or Madge Holt Mums and Tots VH Tues morning (termtime) Rubbish Collection Day is Wednesday Black bins: 5th & 19th September, Plumley Celtic FC J Betts. Tel 01606 737602 3rd, 17th & 31st October. Recycled materials including silver bins: 12th Plumley WI PVH 1st Monday in month & 26th September, 10th & 24th October. Christine England. Tel 722283

Probus Club D Tricker. Tel 634756 Refuse queries Cheshire East Council - 0300 1235011

Join our SpeedWatch team and stop speeding cars through Plumley! To join E-Mail [email protected]

Events at Toft Church Hall NEW Mobile Library Schedule

Monday Every 3rd Monday at Plumley Village Hall 9.45 am—10.15 am Dates: 3rd & 17th September, U3A Drawing and 10am-12noon Mrs Berry Northen 873053 8th & 29th October Painting Band Practice 8pm-10pm [email protected] Cheshire East Councillor George Walton - 651507 Wednesday [email protected]

Art Group 10am-12 noon Wendy Ramsay. 632362 Margaret Wilcox School of 2nd Toft Brownies 6.pm-7.30pm Lisa Codling & Lynne Speech and Drama Young. 640572 and 621682 Sessions are being held every week at Toft Quilters 1pm-3pm 1st Wed of month Plumley Village Hall (during term time)

Thursday on Mondays and Tuesdays, 4.00— 5.00pm and 5.00-6.00pm for 5 - 11 year olds and from 6.00-7.00pm for 11 The Callanetic Gp 9am-10am Carol Gunter. 651038 - 18 year olds 5th Knutsford 5.00pm-6.15pm Caroline Morris Brownies [email protected] Parish Clerk - Sharon Jones

6th Knutsford Guides 7.15pm-8.30pm. Kat Banks. 07789 146346 [email protected] 20 Farm Road, Rudheath, Northwich. Cheshire. Toft Mothers Union 2pm-4pm 1st Thursday in month. 634644 CW9 7DY

Friday Telephone - 07834 230351

The Callanetic Gp 10.15am-11.15am Carol Gunter. 651038 E-mail - clerk@plumley-toft- bexton-pc.co.uk