WITH EASTER ONLY AROUND THE CORNER, WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DE-CLUTTER AND MAKE SOME MONEY AT THE SAME TIME. 

SUNDAY 7TH APRIL 2013  

WHERE TO FIND ROOTS:- PRIORS COURT ROAD, HERMITAGE. THATCHAM RG18 9TG

Set up from 11am -open to visitors from 12 noon - finishes at 4pm. cars £8.00 vans £10.00 - visitors £1.00  -CAFE OPEN ALL DAY bookings can be made in advance or on the day.  www.roots-online.co.uk 



Please contact Mark on 07403 525022 for further information or to pre book a pitch.

PARISH PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

On Saturday 20th April, 15th June & 10th August

Cold Ash - village hall – 0900/0930

Curridge – Kiln Drive - 0950/1020

Hermitage Barracks – 1040/1110

Hermitage – High Street - 1130/1200

Frilsham – Recreation ground - 1220/1250

Yattendon – Yattendon Road – 1310/1340

Hampstead Norreys – village shop - 1400/1430

Beedon – The Westons - 1450/1520

Chieveley - village hall – 1540/1610

Snapshot…of the Parish Council meeting on 12th March 2013. 

Planning Applications

Six planning applications were tabled for consideration:

• Two were for householder alterations and extensions
• One was for the erection of a general purpose agricultural building at Rookery Farm, Curridge
• One was for the renewal of an approved application for Priors Court School
• Two related to the Priors Court Cottages development.

Further information about Planning Applications can be found on the Planning Advice section of the West Berkshire Council website.

Cooption

Mr Mike Belcher was formally co-opted onto the Parish Council as a Chieveley Ward Councillor.  Information about Parish Councillors can be found on the mychieveley web site.      

Salt Bins

The Parish Council discussed the need for, and the potential location of, salt bins in the Parish.  The salt could be used to melt snow and ice on roads that are not high on West Berkshire Councils road gritting priority list, or on roads not covered by their road gritting plan.  The Parish Council identified four potential locations to site salt bins and agreed to ask West Berkshire Highways Department to carry out suitability assessments.       

Pot Holes

The Parish Council discussed the poor road surface condition in parts of the Parish and noted a number of roads where pot holes needed to be filled/repaired.  A list of these will be provided to West Berkshire Council to investigate and action.  Should any member of the community wish to report a problem with a road surface in the Parish then they can do so direct with West Berkshire Council via the ‘Report a Problem’ service on their web site - http://www.westberks.gov.uk/frontline/describe_case.aspx.

Speed Limit Reviews

A number of roads in the Parish were identified for consideration for speed limit reviews.  A list of these will be provided to West Berkshire Council to investigate.

Chieveley Burial Ground

The Parish Council received information about the burial ground at St Mary’s Church, Chieveley, and noted that space in the churchyard for burials was running out.  It was agreed that further information was required before considering the best course of action and that representatives from the Parish Council would investigate the matter further and report back at a future meeting.

   

Spotlight…on the Parish Annual Assembly 2013

The February edition of the Latest News included information about the forthcoming Parish Annual Assembly.  This takes place at the Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley at 8.00pm on Tuesday 9th April 2013.  Members of the community are encouraged to attend (wine and cheese will be served during the evening) and reminded to put a note of the date in diaries!    

The evening is an opportunity to hear what Chieveley Parish Council has done during the year and to hear news from other speakers.  Topics include: Superfast Berkshire Broadband; Curridge WI Hall; MyChieveley Web Site; and information about the Site Allocations and Assessment Development Plan consultation.  Chieveley is one of the key 'service villages’ likely to have to provide new housing sites in the AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty).

 

FAQ…of the month

Question – When and where do meetings of the Parish Council take place?

Answer – Meetings of the Parish Council take place on the second Tuesday of every month (except August) and information about the dates, times and locations (two are used: the Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre and the Curridge WI Hall) can be found via http://mychieveley.co.uk/info/ChieveleyParishCouncil. 

Next Meeting...

The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place at 7.00pm on 9th April 2013 at the Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, High Street, Chieveley, Berkshire, RG20 8TE.  The meeting will be followed by the Parish Assembly at 8.00pm.   

On Saturday 20th April 2013, Reading Phoenix Choir will be performing at Douai Abbey to raise funds for Prior’s Court.

Prior’s Court is a charity based in Hermitage, providing an independent special school and young adult provision for young people aged 5-25 who are severely affected by their autism. The vulnerability and severe and complex needs of the young people means that they will always require a very specialised environment and a high level of support to achieve as independent a life as possible.

Reading Phoenix Choir, a 50 strong mixed voice choir, will be performing to raise funds for Prior’s Court in the stunning backdrop of Douai Abbey, Woolhampton. Now in their 44th season, the Reading Phoenix Choir will be singing a varied and exciting range of music including well-known classics ‘I was Glad’ by Parry, ‘Zadok the Priest’ by Handel and ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ by Lauridsen.

During 2010, the choir achieved finalist status at the BBC Choir of the Year and also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup for Best Choir. In 2011 the choir visited York and sang in the beautiful and impressive York Minster. In 2012, the choir participated in a recording with BBC Radio Berkshire for the Easter service and in July they were invited to sing at the Olympic torch arrival event held at Reading’s Madejski Stadium. Find out more about Reading phoenix Choir by visiting their website www.readingphoenixchoir.com .

The money raised from the concert will go towards specialist equipment for the school and giving the students at Prior’s Court opportunity to access more activities out in the community.

The evening is supported by Charles, Lucas & Marshall, solicitors based in Newbury, Hungerford, Swindon and Wantage. Hemant Amin, Head of Practice Development and Partner said: “We are delighted to have this opportunity of supporting such a special event for Prior’s Court and at a great venue like Douai Abbey. Every penny raised on this evening will go towards funding specialist equipment for the young people who attend and helping them lead more fulfilling, independent lives.”

Tickets are available through the Corn Exchange in Newbury on 0845 5218218 or from Prior’s Court Fundraising Team on 01635 247202. Tickets are £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and under 15’s £5.