Beaford Bugle August 2006

Village Hall

·         The winners of the July 100+Club draw held at the July coffee morning were: first prize, ticket number, 19Allen Miles £40.00, second prize, ticket number 113 Emily Munro £15.00 and third prize, ticket number, 95 Joan Brend £5.00. 

·         The coffee morning raised £42 for hall funds.

·         The August coffee morning and 100+Club draw will be held on 5th August.

·         At the time of the July committee meeting the ‘Raise the Roof fund stood at £1,594.00.

·         Yoga sessions will not be available throughout August.

·         The Hall will be closed during the re-roofing period starting on July 31 for approximately six weeks and will not be available for use or hire until after 6.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive but will be open all day on Saturday and Sunday. 

Parish Council

·         During the re-roofing period the satellite post office service has been rearranged as follows:

Ø       On Tuesday August 1st the service will be available in the hall from 6.00pm. 

Ø       Tuesday August 8th and 15^th, a mini-bus service funded by the parish council, will run from outside school to Dolton at 10.30am. 

Ø       Tuesday August 22nd and subsequent Tuesdays, until the roof is complete, there will be a post office service in the hall at 6.00pm.  The service will then return to the usual twice-weekly facility.

Ø       For more details contact the Parish Clerk on 603115.

Village Cleanliness and Hygiene.

·         Contravention of the law on dog fouling in public places is occurring and irresponsible owners are not clearing up after their pets.  The law now in force gives parish councils powers to impose fixed penalty fines on owners.

·         There have been recent incidents of dogs fouling on the Village Green.  A reminder that dogs are not permitted on the Green. 

·         There has also been a complaint from the owners of Number 2 Shepherds Meadow that dogs have been permitted to foul the garden on the bank within the boundary of their property.

·         A report has been received that dog fouling is occurring in the Doorstep Green garden.

·         In the interest of hygiene and cleanliness, a reminder to all householders that rubbish for collection should be placed out no earlier than the evening before the planned collection day.  This is particularly important during the high temperatures of the summer months.

·         The family picnic table on the village green has suffered from a major graffiti attack.  This action is also a contravention of the litter laws.

·         A reminder that the recycling pavilion will shortly be removed and it is imperative that all households make use of the Green Bag and Box weekly collection service.  If you are still not included in this service please let James know on 108 or South Molton Recycling on 01769573081.

·         On Tuesday 25 July a Transit Flat Top vehicle parked on Towell Lane caused an obstruction of the road and prevented access of the green wheelie bin collecting vehicle to the Lane and Shepherds Meadow.  The police and highways were advised of the problem, which would prevent emergency vehicles entering the area. There have been numerous incidents of obstructive, illegal and dangerous parking in Towel Lane, which have resulted in police action. 

·         Castle Hill surgery has asked if there is anyone who is prepared to help those in the village without transport to attend doctor's surgery and/or collect prescriptions.  If you can help please call the parish clerk to offer your services.  603115.

Farewell to the Thorpe Family.

We will be bidding farewell to Stephen, Ruth and their children at the end of August when they move to Norfolk.  Stephen's last service will be a Group Family Communion at 11.00am on Sunday 27^th August in Roborough Parish Church. 

The service will be followed by a ‘Bring and Share Lunch' in Roborough Village Hall.  All are welcome to come and say farewell to ‘The Thorps'.

If you are planning to attend the lunch please phone Caroline Petherick on 603244 in order for her to co-ordinate the menu.

We take this opportunity to thank Stephen, Ruth and the children for their contribution to the village and to wish them all good luck and happiness for their future in Norfolk.

School News

·         The Barn Dance held to say farewell to Jane Adams, the departing headmistress, was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended.  It is sad to see Jane leave, and the school and parish thank her for all she has done for school and the community in her five years as head.

·         The School Summer Fayre raised more than £1000 for school funds and the Sports Evening a further £140.

Thanks from Kathleen and George Buckley

Kathleen and George would like to thank the Reverend Stephen Thorp and their friends for all their prayers, cards and messages during the recent loss of their sister-in law Jean.

A Cream Tea will be organised by Louise Dunn on Sunday 27^th August from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at the Beaford Arts Centre.  The cost is adults £4.00 and children under 14 years of age £2.00 with the proceeds going to St George and All Saints Church Beaford.

Driving Instructor

Dave Cook has very recently started his own business in Torrington as an independent driving instructor.

If you need driving lessons and you would like more details call him on 01805624144 or mobile 07891707188.

Neighbourhood Watch

A police message received earlier in the month was as follows:

As part of our ongoing crime prevention measures, our researchers have been looking at Burglary Statistics and offer the following advice.  Occupied properties are more likely to be burgled overnight or at weekends. Unoccupied properties are most likely to be burgled in the afternoon or early evening.  Fifty percent of burglaries are via insecure doors or windows.  No day of the week shows up in the statistics more than any other.  The most important crime prevention advice is: to fit good door and window locks and use them even when the property is occupied.  Do not leave keys in view or within reach from outside the property and never under doormats or plant-pots.  Always be suspicious of all unexpected callers.  Please look after elderly neighbours. 

Spread the word about Neighbourhood Watch.

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