The Newsletter for Clungunford Volume 22 • Issue 6 THE GUNNAS GAZETTE July 2019 Keep up to date with local news and events….visit www.clungunford.com 1 The Parish Council that all the village institutions appeared to be As predicted in the last edition of The Gazette functioning well. The new regime governing the Parish proceedings were issued in the High Court on behalf of Hall is working well, and events continue to flourish, the Parish Council for the judicial review of Shropshire not least the Saturday night dances. We can be Council’s decision to grant permission for four poultry confident now that our main assets – the hall and units at Hopton Heath. The initial response from playing field - have appropriate governance structures in lawyers acting for both the Council and the applicants place for community control to take us forward, was that the case was without merit, but nevertheless hopefully for centuries to come. light has now dawned upon them and on Thursday 27 Our next meeting is on 10 July at 8pm in the Parish June an offer was received from Shropshire Council to Hall, and all are welcome to attend. Parish matters quash the decision on the grounds that it did not before (or after) the meeting may be raised either with properly take into account the Inspector’s previous me or with our clerk, Max Maxwell (01588 661044: dismissal of an appeal for what is basically the same [email protected] ). application with a few frills added. Appropriately, Jonathan Roberts, Chairman (01588 660673: perhaps, the Council’s email was discovered in my spam [email protected]) box! Counsel’s opinion will be sought as to the adequacy of this offer, as there were many other Bar nights grounds of merit put forward, including one where Shropshire Council has recently been defeated in the These are proving very popular – if you have not been Court of Appeal over the Tasley poultry unit down already to mix with the crowd, make a point of so application. So, for the present all that I can report is doing – you will not be disappointed. Village pub that the permission will be quashed, but that it may well atmosphere at its best!!! be on more grounds than the Council is offering. The applicants have acquiesced in the decision of Shropshire Council, I should add. Our costs will be paid. The strategy now is to ensure that we finally reach finality and do not spend the next 10 years litigating over poultry units in Hopton Heath! I do not think anyone wants this, but equally it is clear that, if this is what it has to be, so it will be, such is the resolution in the village to overcome the problem To say that I am very pleased to able to report the news is an understatement. This is the second time the community has taken on Shropshire Council in serious litigation and come out with a positive result. It is I suspect unique in Shropshire, maybe over much wider afield as well. I am immensely grateful to the community at large and my fellow Parish Councillors for backing these efforts, and the reward is a just one. I should mention that our efforts have not gone Clungunford Community Bar needs a unnoticed elsewhere in Shropshire. The Tasley group name! took inspiration from us in beginning their fight, and others in Munslow, Betton and The Hurst are already The village hall now has a community-run bar following suit, or are likely to. They have all been much that is open to all, four nights a week. The bar encouraged by the latest Shropshire climb-down. We are has a new pub-licence and we would like to all determined to bring to notice the fact that there is a very definite problem with planning in South give it a name to mark this development. Shropshire, both with the planners and the Committee, and it is a problem that has cost the Council a large You can help choose a name by coming along amount of money in legal costs at a time when the cash to the "Bar Night" on Friday 26th July where is far better spent on other things. there will be a vote on a shortlist of suggested Passing on to more mundane matters, the Annual names. Parish Meeting took place on 8 May. I was pleased both to welcome our new clerk, Max Maxwell, and to bid farewell to our old clerk, Brian Taylor, who served us so Nursing notes well over so many years. The introduction of a new Continuing the theme of nurses training at The Queen broom is always a good thing, and Max has settled into Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham we were issued with a his task well. “Student Nurses Guide”; I was also pleased to thank my fellow Parish Councillors An introductory letter included a welcome to the for their contributions throughout the year and note hospital from the Matron, and went on to point out that 2 in starting our training we would be…” one of a large Out of Bounds – The Resident Medical Staff Quarters community, and I hope you will find happiness in your are out of bounds life here, and satisfaction in the work you will be Non- Residence – Nurses late on duty more than once undertaking….. treat the sick people kindly, courteously will be required to become resident. and gently as you would wish your own relatives to be The majority of us adhered to these rules, to the letter, treated in Hospital.…… I am always available should never questioning the strictness of any, and felt it a you have any special problem” privilege to be so closely monitored! Well, I did The guide went on to outline items dealing with: anyway, having been raised in a strict household under On Arrival – report to Home Sister on return or the watchful eye of my grandfather! departure from Holiday, Special Leave, or Secondment Sister B to and from other Hospitals. Arrive at Nuffield House PS.You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake (nurses’ home) by 8pm. If you are prevented from up in hospital in traction, and your insurance company returning, phone Matron, Assistant Matron, or Night tells you, “ Your accident policy covers falling off the Superintendent. This should be followed by a letter and roof, but not hitting the ground” doctor’s certificate. Messages with Nurses and others must not be left. Sickness – if you are unwell report to Sick Bay, or Ward Sister if you are on duty. Sick parade, 10.30am SHARP. Uniform – Remember Nurses’ Uniform is respected by The Bowling Club the Public, and always keep that respect. On duty regulation shoes and stockings to be worn. No Clungunford Bowling Club is a small but very friendly obvious make-up to be used when in uniform. Jewellery club it has been in existence for over 25 years. Over is not worn with uniform, wrist watches to be kept in the years our age range has varied from young to over the pocket provided, not worn on the wrist. Your cap eighty. Some of our early members are still playing at was demonstrated to you in Preliminary Training eighty plus years. This goes to show it is an ageless School, and the reasons why as a Nurse your hair must sport suitable for all ages and abilities. be tidy and professional. Chapel - When you are in Block (study time) your day commences with 10 minutes Prayer at 8.15am, and We are looking for "New Blood" the older members breakfast is at 7.45am so you have plenty of time. are hopeful that some younger and older people from Holidays – Start on Sunday and finish on Saturday. the community will come forward to play so they can Report to Home Sister or Warden when you arrive. pass on their knowledge of the game. Wireless - Remember that with the Shift System there are always some Nurses trying to sleep. Please adjust The Bowling Club belongs to a Local League and your sets accordingly and turn off at 10.30pm. play weekly home and away matches. These games Crockery – Adequate crockery and cutlery is kept for are quite competitive. On a much lighter note we your use in the Dining Room. Do not remove anything also play Friendly Matches with other local teams on from the Dining Room, and provide your own cups, an home and away basis all the matches we play are cutlery, etc., for use in your bedroom. Night Duty – Should you wish to get up at 4pm, you are most enjoyable. Over the years a friendly rivalry has to be in bed by 9.30 am. The Night Superintendent will been formed. We also run Club Competitions these keep a list for this, and you will tell her when you wish matches are great to watch and fun to compete in. to be called at 4pm. Returning from your Nights Off you are to be in your room by 6pm. Those in authority Our playing season is from April to the end of must know where you are, in case your parents want September. Wednesday afternoons we play but it you in a hurry, or in case of fire. could be anytime. Please come along and you will Sleeping Out - Resident Nurses are expected to occupy find a warm welcome from our members. the bed and room they are allocated, and under no circumstances are they to change except after For more details please call our Club Secretary consultation with Home Sister or Warden.