Sept 2013 Parish Newsletter
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PARISH Sept 20 13 ISSUEISSUE 38 33 JUNE 2012 This newsletter is distributed to every h ouse in the five parishes to commun icate the activities of the Bishopstone Group Parish Council and other local events Test your stamina, or opt for a gentler challenge, to raise money for the British Red Cross by entering the Hope Valley Run Get into training for the Hope Valley Run, in Herefordshire – a great way to keep fit and raise money for people in need. This year’s event, which takes place on Sunday, 6 October, will feature not only the established, multi-terrain 8 mile route but also a 4 mile fun run. The eight-mile timed race has been a regular feature of the Red Cross fundraising calendar. There are hills to test your stamina, long stretches to build up speed and some beautiful scenery to take in on the way as the route snakes through fields, woodland and along ash paths. This year’s entrants will have the challenge of trying to beat the current record of 52.4 minutes set in 2011. The four mile route takes place on the back of popular demand. Like the longer route it will take in woodland trails and keep road running to a minimum. More suitable for those looking for a less demanding challenge . The race starts and ends at the village hall in the picturesque village of Woolhope, in Herefordshire, (15 minutes off the M50) where parking, toilet and changing facilities will be available to runners. Bags can be left in a supervised store during the race and there will be a kitchen providing hot and cold refreshments The route runs through Haugh Wood, well known for its butterfly walks, and is marked throughout with marshals covering all junctions and turnings. Experienced Red Cross first aid volunteers will be on duty along the course. All entrants must be over 16. The races start from Woolhope Village Hall, at 11am and 11.15am respectively, on Sunday, 6 October, doors to the hall open at 9.30am. Enter online at www.hopevalleyrun.com or contact the Hereford office for an entry form, telephone no. 01432 373020. A non-refundable deposit of £12 affiliated/£14 non-affiliated is required for the 8 mile run and £10 for the fun run. Although there is no minimum sponsorship level, support in this way is greatly appreciated, sponsorship forms are available, as is help setting up Virgin Money or Just Giving web sites. All money raised will go towards Red Cross services to help people in crisis in the local community. Jogging dates will be arranged for those who wish to test the route before the race. For details contact Ronnie Scully on: 01432 860295 or email [email protected] The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to unexpected events from conflicts and natural disasters to individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives. Parish Council Report September 2013 The Parish Council has dealt with several planning applications over the last couple of months, including an amendment to condition 8 on the permission to erect Poly Tunnels on Bishopstone Court Farm. This condition relates to the period the tunnels are covered with polyfilm, the applicant applied to extend this into November and early February to match the extended growing season. At a well-attended meeting the Parish Councillors listened to the concerns of the local residents over flooding in the Mansel Lacy lane caused by runoff water from the tunnels. The Parish Council voted to support the application , as long as stringent conditions were attached to deal with the runoff water in the future. At the same meeting support was given for permission to build an extension to a house in Kenchester. On August 8 th a modified planning application for a new house to be built on the car park at The Nelson Antique Centre was debated by the Parish Councillors , after listening to the views of local residents who strongly opposed to this, a majority vote decided the Parish Council would object to this application. After concerns raised by local residents regarding road safety in Bridge Sollars a site meeting was arranged with a Herefordshire Council highways officer who agreed over issues regarding speed and usage, so hopefully in the near future we will have some new signage. The first public meeting in drawing up a neighbourhood plan for our parishes will be held on October 23 rd at 7.30pm in the New Bridge Community Centre. Contrary to rumours spread in Bishopstone there are no pre-arranged plans to build more housing association homes. We start with a clean sheet; it is up to the community to decide on any future development in our parishes, this includes the number of houses, location and design. Please try to attend your views are important. The New Bridge Community Centre will be holding a series of three film nights throughout the Autumn (see separate advert in newsletter) hopefully we can expand this through to the spring. We are also holding a Craft Fair on November 23 rd throughout the day with jewellery, pottery and gifts for Christmas , please see the Hereford Times and local notice boards nearer the date for full details. John Macklin (chairman) Bishopstone Group Parish Council BishopstoneThe members ofGroup the Parish Parish Council Council are elected to represent all residents of the Thevillages members in theof thegroup Parish and Council can influence are elected decisions to represent made byall theresidents various of the villagesdepartments in the group of the and County can influence Council anddecisions other mGovernmade by theent various organisations such as departmentsthe Police ofand the Fire County Brigade. Council and other Government organisations such as thePlease Police contact and Fire your Brigade. councillor if you have any concerns on: - PleaseHousing contact and your Planning, councillor Roads, if you Traffic, have Publicany conc Transperns on:ort and- Rights of Way, HousingRefuse and Disposal Planning, and Roads, Waste Traffic,Recycling Public or any Transp otherort lo andcal Rightsissues. of Way, Refuse Disposal and Waste Recycling or any other local issues. ListList of ofParish Parish Councillors Councillors Village represented Name Tel. number VillageBishopstone represented NameTrevor Hunt Tel. 590325 number Bishopstone Trevor Hunt 590325 John Macklin (Chairman) 590620 John Macklin (Chairman ) 590620 Rosemary Morgan 590282 Rosemary Morgan 590282 John Verry 590680 Bridge Sollers JohnLillian Verry Allsopp 590680 590210 Bridge Sollers Byford Muriel Holmes 590233 Byford Muriel Holmes 590233 Sue Hubbard (Vice-Chairman) 590319 Sue Hubbard (Vice-Chairman) 590319 Penny Redshaw 590634 Kenchester PennySerena Redshaw Crump 590634 590644 Kenchester SerenaPetra Crump Hickey 590644 590630 Mansell Gamage PetraCathie Hickey Draper 590630 590284 Mansell Gamage CathieAnn DraperApperley 590284 590485 Ann Apperley 590485 Clerk to the Council Katrina Bevis 07980 652868 Clerk to the Council KatrinaEmail Bevis: [email protected] 07980 652868 Email : [email protected] Parish Paths Officers ParishVillage Paths represented Officers Name Tel. number VillageBishopstone represented NameJohn Macklin Tel. 590620 number BishopstoneByford & Mansell Gamage JohnSue Macklin Hubbard 590620 590319 ByfordBridge & SollersMansell Gamage SueLillian Hubbard Allsopp 590319 590210 BridgeKenchester Sollers John Macklin 590620 Kenchester John Macklin 590620 Herefordshire County Councillor HerefordshireAdrian Blackshaw County CouncillorTel: 01432 260201 Adrian Blackshaw (contact viaTel: Herefordshire 01432 260201 Council Offices) (contact via Herefordshire Council Offices) Parish Council Meetings Parish Council Council meeting meeting dates dates 2013 2013 The10th next January, 2012 14th Parish March, Council 9th May,Meetings 11th willJuly, be 12th on SeptemberThursdays and July 14th 12th; November. Sept.13th;November. Nov.8th TheseThese will be held inat theThe New New Bridge Bridge Community Community Cent Centre restarting starting at 7.30at 7.30 pm pm. Parish Plan Members of Focus groups, ensuring that the Bishopstone Group Parish Plan is implimented, are as follows: Traffic and Rights of Way John Verry and Sue Hubbard Local services Contact Clerk Recycling Penny Redshaw Community Centre John Macklin and Sue Hubbard Web Page Readers with access to a computer can read Council notices, past issues of this newsletter and other local information on the Parish Council Web site. This can be reached by logging on to www.bishopstonegroupparish.co.uk Notice Boards The appointed key holders for the Notice Boards in each village are:- Bishopstone John Macklin Tel. 590620 Bridge Sollers John Macklin Tel. 590620 Byford Penny Redshaw Tel. 590634 Byford Common Sue Hubbard Tel. 590319 Kenchester Petra Hickey Tel. 590630 Mansell Gamage Sue Hubbard Tel. 590319 Please contact one of the above to display any article of public interest. Recycling Facility There is a local recycling facility at Oakchurch Farm Shop on the main A438 near Staunton-on-Wye. Sandbag provision . The sandbag stores are at the bottom of Bishon Lane, Bishopstone, in Mansell Gamage and at Bridge Sollers. In times of flooding call 01981 590620 for assistance with sandbags. HOME CARE PROVIDERS LIVING YOUR LIFE TO THE FULL IN YOUR HOME Bringing Independence to YOU Kemble Care is the leading provider of Homecare Services to the community. Personal Care