Stony Stratford Town Council . Issue 67 . Autumn 2019
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Stony Stratford Town Council . Issue 67 . Autumn 2019 Fullers Slade . Galley Hill . Stony Stratford Town www.stonystratford.gov.uk Stony Stratford Town Council News Update from The on the 2019/20 Precept of £209,360.00 and areas requiring attention. Town Clerk 2019/20 figure for the number of house- Parking Review: We are awaiting the holds the precept is divided between of Election: We warmly analysis on the recent parking review. 2510.83), an additional £3.56 per annum welcome new for a Band D property…’ Please do not Graffiti: There was a spate of graffiti on Councillor Alex Cruickshank who was hesitate to contact the Town Clerk if you street furniture and several buildings elected on Thursday 18th July 2019. recently. The Council worked with the would like to make any comments. 5-7 Church Street Redevelopment relevant owners and ensured it was cleaned Moving forwards: We are now awaiting the off as quickly as possible. Where the graffiti Next steps: After much deliberation, revised quantity surveyor costs for Phase 1 Council agreed on Weds 3rd July 2019 wasn’t cleaned off, volunteer councillors only and following this, Robert de Grey, used Council equipment to remove it. (Minute 57/19) to proceed with Phase 1 Architect and the Town Clerk will organise which includes, but is not limited to: Please do not hesitate to contact the a tender document to be drawn up and Council if you are aware of any other areas - moving the stairs, tenders will be invited for companies to do - changing the doors and reception area, needing attention. the work. It is estimated that the Library - creating an evacuation area to meet may have to close for approximately 6 Floral Features: The Town Council would regulations, months whilst undergoing its like to thank Stony in Bloom, the Business - decluttering and redesigning the librarians transformation. We are working closely Association and all the volunteers for the work area, with Milton Keynes Library Service to fantastic displays this year! Without your - improving the kitchen & toilets plus ensure Library provision is provided during tireless work this project would not happen. general décor. Thanks also to Alan Box (who we employ this time. The Library will remain on two floors. The to water the Town Council’s planters and Additional improvements: As the Council several hanging baskets) who helped ensure moving of the staircase will create a larger is investing in the building, Milton Keynes space on the ground floor for events such the Town Council displays were even better Library Service have now committed to than last year! as Storytime and an improved area upstairs improving the Library shelving and décor as to hold both community and commercial they have done in other MKC libraries. events. The only loss will be the small office at the front of the building, which is Art Project: As you may be aware, there are used very little. S.106 art monies (from Elizabeth House). One suggestion is that these could be used Funding the redevelopment: Unfortunately, to create a new entrance to the building e.g. we were unsuccessful in the grant a large mosaic depicting Stony’s history and applications for the environmental part of culture. We value your input and if you the project and the Lottery fund for the would like to make any initial comments main project. However, the Council have (prior to more formal consultation) or join agreed that to ensure the sustainability of a Working Group, please do not hesitate to the building for the next 40 years, an contact the Town Clerk, preferably via Dog Bin: The Town Council have installed application to the Public Works Loan email on [email protected] or an extra dog waste bin in Spider Park, Board will be necessary to fund the project. 01908-566726 #1. Fullers Slade. It is situated next to the path- The extract of the full minute (57.2/19) is Eco-friendly, hot water foam, weed-killing way bordered by bushes running from outlined below for your ease of reference: Weavers Hill. This is in response to an ‘This Council agrees to proceed with machine (which can also be utilised to clean signage): We have been very pleased by the identified need for an additional bin in this Phase 1 of the Project to a maximum of area. £200,000 obtained through a Public Works initial results of this machine. Please contact Lynne Compton, Clerk to the Council Loan Board loan (which would cost, (based the Town Council if you are aware of any Exciting New Stony Stratford Treasure Trail! How do I get one? Stony Stratford Town Council have commissioned a new fun and This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for educational activity for all ages. instant trailing fun! Go to: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to -do/buckinghamshire/stony-stratford. What is it? Information from Treasure Trails: - A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Stony Stratford - Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new - Trails are done in your own time at your own pace - This Trail is approximately 2 miles long and takes about 2 hours to complete - This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!) - One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people - Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw - Circular loop Trail - Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved 2 www.stonystratford.gov.uk Allotments We currently have a number of allotments available. If you are interested in having an allotment please see our website for more information or contact the Properties and Contracts Officer: [email protected]. Stony Stratford Farmers Market The Farmers Market is on the last Friday of every month. There is always a wonderful variety of locally produced, sourced or homemade goods, so you will always find something special. The next markets will be held on 27th September, 25th October, 29th November and 24th December (Tuesday). Children’s Summer Play Sessions Our wonderfully festive Christmas Market Well, what a summer we had! It was filled is being held on Christmas Eve. There will with free play and sports sessions for be lots of family fun with a face painter, children of all ages. Milton Keynes Play Christmas crafts for children, and perhaps Association held successful play days at a visit from someone very special! Enjoy Wolverton Road Recreation Ground and some seasonal activities whilst you shop for Spider Park, Fullers Slade, where children those last-minute Christmas goodies. Plus, enjoyed activities including a bouncy castle, many items are available to pre-order, so arts and crafts projects and fun ball games. you can just collect them on the day. Please watch our Facebook page for The MK Dons SET (Sports and Education updates: StonyStratfordTownCouncil. Trust) also joined us for the first time this year, coaching lively football, kwik cricket and tag rugby sessions for children aged 7- 12. These sessions were kindly hosted by the Stony Stratford Football club on behalf of Stony Stratford Council. If you came to any of our summer activities we hope you enjoyed them as much as we did! 3 www.stonystratford.gov.uk What a Summer it has been! 4 www.stonystratford.gov.uk Classic Stony 2019 At our 11th annual summer event, again part of 'Stony Live', a record was broken. A massive £6,225.00 was raised, the largest amount by any of our events to date, all of which has been donated to our local Hospice at Willen. Well done to all concerned especially our event sponsors, marshals, and of course you the residents of Stony. Without your co-operation the event could not take place, so again a big thank you. The town was once more filled to capacity with friendly vehicle owners and spectators. There was great live music in the Market Square, supplied free by our superb local musicians as their contribution to the Hospice. A fly past by a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 'clipped wing' Spitfire, so close to the 'D Day' anniversary seemed very poignant. Please visit our website gallery at www.classicstony.co.uk to see the brilliant varied turnout of all types of vehicles that joined us on the day. There seems to be a little confusion, so I would like to confirm that 'Vintage Stony' will again be taking place on New Years Day 2020. If you would like to be involved, that would be greatly appreciated. Please register your interest at [email protected] in whatever capacity, and for what time you are able to spare. For further information visit our website at www.vintagestony.co.uk which will be updated as the event organisation progresses. Thank you again. Ray Cobley, On behalf of the Event Team Stony Stratford Riverside Fair on the Millfield - 8th June 2019 Attractions at the Riverside Fair this year included trampolines, swing boats, circus skills, the Wolverton Town Band, roundabouts, children’s entertainer and our new activity – Soccer Tots which was extremely popular, with children running around all afternoon. Indeed all activities were fully in use throughout the Fair. Our new field layout meant that Circus Skills was much more central and very busy, with juggling, balancing, unicycles, and plate spinning – children largely showing their accompanying adult how to do it. The Wolverton Town Band were on good form and their charming music carried to all corners of the Fair.