Village ViewsAUGUST 2018 SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ACTON BURNELL, PITCHFORD, FRODESLEY, RUCKLEY AND LANGLEY WELCOME As the schools break up for their Also spare a thought for birds and wildlife summer holidays, it seems we can – providing a dish of water can make all all look forwards to a sunny August, the difference to them! No need to buy though hopefully not quite as hot and an expensive bird bath or dig a pond: any The Treehouse at Pitchford Hall © James Nason dry as the weather we enjoyed (or shallow plastic dish or tray can be used, suffered) during July. placed in a sheltered spot in your garden. Ride and Stride Despite the rain that has fallen in some Just make sure that the water is changed Every year the Shropshire Historic parts of our area, the countryside is regularly to keep it clean and fresh. Churches Trust hold a Ride and Stride still tinder-dry, and the Shropshire Fire Please send all items to: event to raise much needed funds for Service has asked people to be extra [email protected], or call the Trust and for local Churches. The aim vigilant about the danger of fire while Chris Harrison on 01694 731120, or is to try and visit as many churches as out and about in the countryside. Picnic speak to one of the members of the possible on a given day and raise money barbecues should be carefully supervised Village Views committee (Karen Fisher, by sponsorship. This year Ride and Stride and disposed of safely, while smokers John Glover or Gilly Turner) events will be taking place throughout are asked to take particular care when the country on Saturday 8th September. discarding matches and cigarette butts. More than 200 churches and chapels will be open across Shropshire, so you Parish Council News On a more positive note, two of the will have the chance to enjoy a visit to four defibrillators purchased by the PC a number of local churches, as well as Since the last edition of ‘Village Views’ from the Lightsource Solar Farm annual raising money for a good cause. there have been two Parish Council subsidy are now in place (in Acton If you would like to take part, you can Meetings. Burnell and in Frodesley) and, with the walk, cycle, jog, ride a horse or even go In May, Keith Faulkner stepped down generous assistance of Concord College, by car. Half of any money you raise will as Chairman after nearly ten years of aim to have the remaining two (in go to fund the work of the Shropshire exemplary leadership and was replaced Ruckley and Pitchford) installed in the Historic Churches Trust (which gives by John Long. very near future. grants to help maintain and repair local The routine work of the PC has once Looking to the future, the PC is just churches) and half will go to the church again concentrated on highways, starting work on a new Community of your choice. planning and finance, but considerable Led Plan for the area and involvement If you would like to take part, please time has had to be devoted to the from local people will be essential in the contact Jill Faulkner on 01694 731363. General Data Protection Regulation production of this. You can also find more information on which came into effect on 25 May. Finally, though you may not know it, the Ride and Stride at: www.shropshirehct. Even small public bodies like ours have PC owns the two old red phone boxes org.uk/OtherActivities/RideStride.aspx to comply with the same rules as big in Pitchford and in Acton Burnell. Sadly, multi-nationals; it’s just that they have these are showing signs of their age and greater resources! options are being considered for their Similarly, policies on Governance & refurbishment. Accountability, Asset Management All your Councillors are available to and Financial Regulation have to be receive your thoughts, concerns, developed and discussed before being proposals and suggestions at any implemented. It is not the most exciting reasonable hour of the day and night, aspect of the Councillors’ duties, but it so please feel free to contact them. All has to be done, otherwise we fall foul of their details are on the PC Notice Boards the many regulatory bodies that oversee in each of the villages. our work. The closing date for contributions to the Volunteer delivery help wanted! next edition will be 19 October 2018. We are looking for someone to join forces with Gilly Turner to deliver Village Views Would you like to advertise your in Acton Burnell. This will involve a few hours of your time only four times per year. business in Village Views? Contact us If you are interested in becoming part of the delivery team, please contact Chris on [email protected] for more Harrison at [email protected], call 01694 731120 or speak to John Glover. information. WHAT’S ON 28th July to 12th August 10th & 24th August 16th August The Church Stretton Arts Festival runs for Try your hand at orienteering at these Folk and roots music from Hickman and two weeks, featuring a range of concerts, two events at Cardingmill Valley. This Quinn at the Chalet Pavilion, Cardingmill dramatic performances, an art exhibition is a family activity which will help you Valley. Cask and bottled ale, cider, wine, and workshops to suit all tastes. For a full develop your map reading and compass soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks will be list of all events, and to book tickets for any skills, before sending you off on a on sale. The concert begins at 7pm and of the concerts, please go to course through the beautiful scenery of tickets are £6 per person (please note that www.strettonfestival.org.uk/events-listing/ Cardingmill Valley. Tickets £1 per child. this is an adults only event, and that only or call 01694 724106. Tickets for all events Meet at the Chalet Pavilion, Cardingmill assistance dogs will be admitted). Please are also available from John Thomas Florist Valley, from 11am to 3pm. All children call 03442 491895 to book your tickets. in Church Stretton. must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is not suitable for dogs. 17th August 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd August Pub Night at Pitchford Village Hall. Children are invited to come and find out 12th August Come along from 7.30pm to enjoy a pint what is lurking in the stream at Cardingmill The Magnalonga is an 8 to 10 mile walk and a natter. Valley, by taking part in one of their stream along footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes, dipping days. Tickets £1 per child. Wellies starting and finishing at the Shropshire Hills 17th, 20th & 24th August essential! Meet at the Chalet Pavilion, Discovery Centre in Craven Arms. There Try your hand at archaeology at Attingham Cardingmill Valley from 11am to 3pm. will be several stops for refreshments, Hall. Researchers have recently found a More information available by calling enabling you to try out local produce from new building in the grounds which is not 01694 725000. around Ludlow and the Welsh Marches. marked on any maps. Archaeologists Tickets and more information are available are offering a two hour introduction to 2nd August from www.magnalonga.co.uk. archaeology, and the chance to help with Bring your youngsters along to join the the dig. Cost £3 per person (in addition to Rangers at Wenlock Edge to make their 12th August usual Attingham Hall admission charges); very own woodland den, topped with Classic Car Rally at Attingham Hall. Come under 5’s are free. Call 03442 491895 to their own flag. This is a drop-in activity along from 12 noon to enjoy a wonderful book your places. (no booking needed) running from 11am range of vintage and classic cars on to 2pm. There is a charge of £2 per display at the Hall. This event is in aid of 18th August child. All children must be accompanied Severn Hospice, and entry is free for all Cuan Wildlife Rescue are hosting a concert by an adult, and dogs on leads are also National Trust members (usual fees apply by local folk band Whalebone to raise funds welcome. To take part, please go to the for non-members). for their charitable work. The concert Presthope Car Park. will take place in the Cuan marquee 12th August overlooking Wenlock Edge, and a bar and 3rd & 17th August The Church Stretton Festival closes with BBQ will be available. Tickets (£10 per Scavenger Hunts at Cardingmill Valley. a performance of ‘A Complete and Utter person) and more information by calling Tickets are £1 per child. Meet at the Chalet History of Jazz’ at Concord College, Acton Anna Nicholas on 01952 728070 or email Pavilion, Cardingmill Valley, from 11am to Burnell. A multi-instrumentalist sextet [email protected]. 3pm. Please note that all children must perform jazz hits from 1902 to the present be accompanied by an adult, and that this day and the band members take it in 19th August event is not suitable for dogs. turns to fill in the short gaps with tittle- Classic vehicle and craft fair in aid of Cuan tattle about the music and musicians who Wildlife Rescue, Stretton Road, Much 9th August made jazz magnificent. Tickets are £25 for Wenlock. Fun day out for all the family, Take part in a Wild Woods Adventure Trail adults, and £12.50 for students in full-time with classic cars and motorbikes, craft stalls on Wenlock Edge. Tickets £2, available on education.