Dec 2019/Jam 2020
Yarkhill Moat from the air
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Yarkhill Parish Councillors, Jeff, Tom, Chrissie, Ian. Sarah and Matthew, and Parish Clerk Sallyanne.
Just a few pictures from Edna Aspey’s 90th Birthday celebrations. A lovely gathering for a lovely lady.
Essential Matters from the November 12th PC Meeting
NDP Tom Misselbrook and Jeff Hughes attended a recent meeting at Herefordshire Council to discuss the review of the County’s Core Stategy which is expected to have an impact on all NDP’s. In light of the comprehensive nature of Yarkhill’s NDP and our strong performance against housing commitments, there is no urgency for us to undertake a review until after the policies of the new Core Strategy are known. Planning Matters Orchard View, Newtown (191994). Retrospective planning permission for the siting of a mobile home in open countryside was refused and this must be removed. Squirrel’s Nest, Newtown (192712). Planning permission for 4 houses was refused. Land adjacent to ex-council houses, Monkhide (193382). A new application for 4 affordable and 4 market houses. PC comments have been submitted. Monksbury Court Barns, Monkhide (192765). A new application for 7 houses comprising 3 and 4 bedrooms on land to the North of the existing unfinished development. PC comments have been submitted. Monksbury Court, Monkhide (193574). A new application for the conversion of a Dutch barn into 2 dwellings comprising 3 bedrooms each. PC comments have been submitted. Twin Kilns, Yarkhill (193757). A new application for the part conversion of an existing shed into an indoor swim spa. PC comments have been submitted. Newtown Inn, Newtown (191533). Appeal to the Secretary of State against refusal of planning permission to convert the property into a private dwelling. PC comments have been submitted. Hearing is scheduled for January 2020. Precept A vote was taken on the precept for 2020/21 where it was agreed to keep the increase to the level of inflation only. The figure to be advised to Herefordshire Council will be 1.9%. Flooding Following the recent periods of flooding, especially along Watery Lane, the PC is to investigate what signage can be erected to provide a warning to drivers. Tom Misselbrook will also look into the purchase and filling of sandbags as very few are now left at the village hall. Unfortunately, these are no longer provided free by Herefordshire Council.
Chairman’s Update – November 2019 Thank you to everyone who has backed the safe driving campaign since the last PC meeting. We have had several reports including one of a local individual spotted driving at speed while texting. The campaign is an ongoing initiative where it is recognised that visiting drivers continue to be the main culprits of bad driving habits particularly speeding.
The rollout of Airband’s full fibre broadband service has suffered a delay following an issue with land access in Newtown, but the company has fortunately been able to identify an alternative location for its cabinet. This has needed a new power supply requiring the agreement and involvement of Western Power. Work on the main infrastructure (cabling) should now begin before the end of the year.
We would welcome more volunteers to help us with future litter picks given this activity is falling more and more on parish councils. In our most recent one on 17th November we were not able to do all the routes we had planned, but we did tackle the A4103 and A 4107 where we discovered 53 dumped tyres and a double mattress in the layby opposite Whitwick Manor. Please keep your eyes open and report any instances of illegal dumping that you notice or become aware. We much appreciated the help we received on this occasion and thanks also to Matthew Kirby for providing soup, rolls, coffee and tea in the village hall afterwards.
We were recently advised of an illegal incident of cubbing (training young fox hounds) early one morning. Any such activity should be reported to the police immediately and the Parish Clerk notified.
Finally, on behalf of the PC, I would like to wish everyone in the community a very happy Christmas and New Year. As many of you will know, we have been faced with some challenges over the last 12 months from flooding through to ensuring that the integrity of our NDP is upheld and your continued support is very much appreciated by all of us on the Parish Council.
Jeff Hughes Chair SANDBAGS
There are only a few sandbags left at the village hall as the number has reduced over the past two weeks during the heavy rain and floods. In the past Herefordshire Council used to provide Yarkhill Parish Council with a pallet of sandbags but because of the cut backs to local authority funding Herefordshire Council is unable to provide this service any more. They will, however provide empty sandbags but no sand. Yarkhill Council is in a position to buy the sand to fill the sandbags but we will need a few volunteers to fill the bags. If you are willing to help fill the bags could you please contact the Parish Clerk Sallyanne by emailing [email protected] or by telephone. Once we know that we have the volunteers to fill the bags we will order the bags and sand. SMARTWATER The Parish Council has been invited to participate in a subsidised Smartwater scheme. Smart- water is a very simple way of marking your property so that the owner can be identified in the event of the item being stolen. It is well recognised that Smartwater is a deterrent to theft as the items can easily be identified as having been stolen. The scheme works on the basis that provided a sufficient number of people express an interest subsidised Smartwater sets will be offered to the Council for every householder who would like one. The cost for Yarkhill Council will be about £700 and there is no cost to householders. We would like to hear your views on whether you consider this an appropriate way to spend the money we receive from Herefordshire Council paid for out of your Council Tax before we make a decision on whether to participate in the scheme. Let us know your views by contacting the Parish Clerk Sallyanne by email [email protected] or telephone 07801 108789
TRAFFIC CHAOS IN WATERY LANE Following a road accident in Tarrington on Wednesday 16 October, the police stopped traffic passing through the village on the A438 and as a result many vehicles from Hereford and Ledbury turned into Watery Lane, a single lane road in Yarkhill with very few passing points. This caused traffic chaos on the Lane with vehicles blocked from both directions, with a few getting stuck in ditches. Two brave ladies from Hereford took the initiative, stopped traffic entering Watery Lane from the Stoke Edith Road and gave directions to drivers of the alternative routes to their destinations. They were soon joined, to their relief, by our Emergency Coordinator Councillor Tom Misselbrook who had received a phone call advising him of the chaos on the road. The ladies and Tom remained at the end of Watery Lane for two hours advising drivers until the traffic reduced which enabled vehicles travelling toward Stoke Edith Road to pass through. We don’t know the names of the Ladies but we would like to thank them for taking the initiative and reducing the traffic chaos in the village.
VILLAGE HALL UPDATE Coffee Morning - Thursday 12th December - 10am to 12 noon - Come and have a coffee once you've cast your vote! Car Park - Please note that with the recent rain and moss on the surface, the Village Hall car park has become extremely slippery. Please take extra care when using. We have a plan to organise a working party to sort this out. Let us know if you might be able to help. The Village Hall are always seeking new members to join the committee, if you are able to spare no more than a couple of hours every 2 months, we'd love to hear from you. Rooms for hire - Don't forget that the Village Hall is a lovely space to hire at very reasonable rates. If
you are planning an event, party, class etc then please consider supporting your local Village Hall. Harvest Supper Christmas Services Those who came along to Harvest Supper at the Village Hall in early October enjoyed an evening of entertainment, a Christingle with Hereford Deaf Church tasty ploughman’s supper and local cider. Sunday 15th December . 4.00 p.m. followed by hot drinks and mince pies ‘The Windfalls’… Trevor, Sheila, Hannah and Adam treated us to a lively selection Carol Service of songs and readings all about orchards, Wednesday 18th December . 6.00 p.m. apples and cider. With plenty of followed by mulled wine and mince pies foot-tapping and humming along the musical journey went down a treat. We Christmas Day – Holy Communion hope we can entice them back again next Wednesday 25th December. 11.00 a.m. year for a sequel.
Thank you to all who came and helped to raise £270 for the Church.
This is a reminder to those who usually sign up to the Church 100 Club that subs are now due at £12.00 per ticket. The Christmas draw has a first prize of £30.00. Please renew now for a chance to win. YARKHILL CHURCH 100 CLUB MONTHLY PRIZE DRAW To all those supporting your local Church through the 100 Club 2019/20 subscriptions are now due.
We would be very grateful for your co-operation in forwarding your £12.00 annual subscription to The Treasurer: Mrs Julia Savagar, Glyndarth, Yarkhill HR1 3TA (please make cheques payable to Yarkhill PCC). If you are able to pay by bacs The bank details are: Yarkhill PCC: Sort: 40-52-40: Account: 00013992 NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME PLEASE HELP US TO MAINTAIN YOUR CHURCH FOR THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS [email protected] t. 01432 890401 m. 07890821446 Thank you to those who have already renewed. We hope you are successful in the draw.
100 Club Winners
Sept Prize £ 1 £12.00 127 Gus Lowther 2 £7.00 108 Hazel Walter 3 £6.00 55 Peter Crawford 4 £5.00 95 Finley Harris Yarkhill Church Entertainments present Oct another ‘Winter Warmer’ Prize £ In the wintry months of January, February 1 £12.00 83 Robert Hodges Look forward to ‘Chilli with Vinny’ 2 £7.00 72 Pippa Lawton-Smith 3 £6.00 16 Mike & Joan Hough Chilli supper (Vegetarians catered for) and musical 4 £5.00 78 Erica Worthington accompaniment from our own ‘Vinny’ At Yarkhill Village Hall…. Date to be confirmed
Yarkhill Charities. There are funds available to benefit the villagers of Yarkhill. This can be by way of aiding historical or architectural features, helping those who need financial assistance of any sort; or helping those at school, college or university with books, clothing, tools etc. There is no publicity and recipients can be assured of complete discretion in this matter. If you feel you can benefit or know of anyone who may please get in touch with Helen Parker, Garford Farm, Yarkhill HR13ST or telephone 01432 890226
Neighbourhood Watch
The 5 Yarkhill co-ordinators have a number of email addresses to use to inform parishioners in the event of local break-ins, suspicious vehicles, or other activity. If you wish to be kept up to date with news of any such activities in the parish please send an email with your postal address to [email protected]. Depending upon where you live, the local co-ordinator will add you to their address book. David Thomas
Scaffold tower for hire
The organisers of the Field to Fork Festival have purchased a scaffold tower from part of the income raised at last year’s event which can be hired by anyone living in the village for £15 a week. Terms & Conditions apply. The details of the tower are as follows: Platform size: 1.45Mx 0.5M, Max platform height: 2.73M, Max working height: 5M (approx.) Max. load: 150kgMaterial: Aluminium. It weights approximately 37kg and is fitted with a pair of wheels to allow the tower to be moved around.
If you would like to hire this equipment please contact Martin Ennis on T: 01432 890486 M: 07831 424667 E: [email protected]
CONTACTS PARISH COUNCIL CLERK: Sallyanne Lees 07801 108789 email: [email protected] EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR: Tom Misselbrook 07973 705550. (Sandbags available ) VILLAGE HALL: Wendy Nash 01531 670508 CHURCH WARDEN: Ashley Fortey ([email protected]) NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATOR: David Thomas 01531 670437
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Flicks in the Sticks Films at Lady Emily Hall, Tarrington
Flicks tickets will be £5.00 (£3.00 U-16) at the door. Film Club members £2.50. If you need any help getting to the films, or could offer help to set up, serve teas etc, contact John Tallis. Enquiries 01432 890720 or [email protected] Refreshments and wine will be available as usual.
Saturday 14th December 2:30pm Entry £3 for all ages How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2018) (PG)
The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. Funny, heart-warming, and visually stunning, it's a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Writers: Michael LeSieur, Tommy Swerdlow
Saturday 14th December 7:30pm Carousel
This is the 3rd in the series of “Herefordshire Life Through A Lens” films, inspired by the incredible archive of local photographer Derek Evans. The project has resulted in films, exhibitions and education packs which have toured the county and beyond. Produced by Catcher Media, who will provide a brief introduction before the screening. This feature length documentary delves deep into the Derek Evans archives from the 1950s-1970s to bring you the stories behind his photographs of the county, from the May Fair to Hereford United, from the Fownhope Heart of Oak walk to jazz, from childhood to politics and much more. “Spellbinding from start to finish.” “An exceptional film capturing Derek’s ability to record the social history of Herefordshire life.” “The layers of storytelling were just lovely" "It was so fascinating throughout, and I thought the people telling their stories were utterly engaging and charming” Saturday 11th January 7:30pm Fisherman’s Friends (12A) Ten fishermen from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top 10 hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties. “There's some nice humour that stems naturally from the tight knit community friendships when an outsider comes into their lives, and some truly wonderful harmonies in the singing of those shanties. I'm not a folk song enthusiast but there's no denying the music is resonant and lyrical.” – Review R Baylis Director: Chris Foggin Writers: Piers Ashworth, Meg Leonard Stars: James Purefoy, Meadow Nobrega, David Hayman LITTER PICK
Four Parish Councillors and just four members of the community col- lected 23 bags of rubbish and enjoyed the re- freshments afterwards
Our heartfelt thanks to Mr Dobson, Caroline Borley, Peter Durran and Janet.
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SUPPORTING LOCAL PRODUCERS We not only supply fuel and gas! We have an extensive grocery shop offering LOCAL PRODUCE
POTATOES FROM CASTLE FROME BISCUITS AND CAKES FROM HEREFORD CIDER FROM MUCH MARCLE VEGETABLES FROM BROMYARD LOGS FROM BURLEY GATE BEER FROM STOKE LACY CHEESE FROM LEDBURY FREE RANGE EGGS FROM LEOMINSTER MILK FROM BARTONSHAM And we are renowned for our TARTS from Ross Newtown Cross Garage Lower Eggleton Yarkhill Tel. 01531 670500