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SEPTEMBER 2019 Free
TOM LONG’S POSTThe Monthly Newsletter of
Minchinhampton Parish Council
Minchinhampton Parish Council | Serving your Local Community
BROKEN GLASS HAZARDWe’d like to say a huge Thank You to our friends at Stroud TownCouncil for helping us clear up broken glass at the Glebe play area.Vigilant residents alerted us of the problem and we were able to getthe play area safe for use again within just a few days.This is at least the third time that it’s happened in recent weeks, whichis disgraceful. We’ve alerted the police and our neighbourhood warden,Chris James. If anyone knows how the glass got there, please tellthem or us (Incident 145 19/8/19): play areas are for playing.
COUNCIL SNIPPETSWe can confirm that Box, Forwood and Hampton Fields villagegreens are registered as common land, all in Minchinhampton ParishCouncil’s ownership.Cllr Pippa Schwartz reports that so far it’s been a good year for thecattle on the Commons with only two minor collisions betweenanimals and vehicles. (Alfie’s much better, too.) There have, however,been some cattle deaths due to parasites.More formal car-parking arrangements are on the way at New Lodgeto prevent further erosion. The trailer-mounted illuminated messageswould in future be powered by biodiesel. New, bigger water troughshave improved cattle welfare.Discussions had been held with the circus to ensure all protectionmeasures were in place for its visit to the Great Park.The Council has agreed to take ownership of the issue of the potentialadoption of a flight of steps at Burleigh so as to rescue them fromtheir poor state of repair. Council will approach Gloucestershire CountyCouncil to try to get the permissive route adopted. The Parish’s Rightsof Way officer Cllr Charlie Morriss will lead the initiative.Council has considered the draft response by Mid Cotswold Tracksand Trails Group (representing horse riders) to Gloucestershire CountyCouncil plans to formalise the use of the Dudbridge to Nailsworthtrack.
OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTOF THE YEAR?
Minchinhampton surgery’s PatientParticipation Group has been short-listed the2019 Community Project in the Pride of theCotswolds awards. Its volunteer driversprovide around 100 patient trips every month toappointments in Gloucestershire, andsometimes beyond.If you want to be a volunteer driver or benefitfrom the service, either visit the surgery’swebsite, email [email protected] or ask atReception.
Working for Amberley, Box, Brimscombe and Minchinhampton
AMBERLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR IS 5After 5 years singing together – and a lot of laughter and fun –Amberley Community Choir is holding an informal concert atAmberley Parish Rooms on 24th September to raise money for localmental health charities Sunflowers and Clean Plate. There’ll be somefood and a bar. Free entry, but contributions very welcome for thesewonderful charities.
CANALSCONSULTATION
The District Council are looking toget the views of local peopleabout the plans for the next phaseof the canal restoration, fromThe Ocean in Stonehouse to SaulJunction. You can find theirsurvey on their website and onFacebook and Twitter. Note thatit closes 15 September,www.stroud.gov.uk/canalsurvey
PARISHBOUNDARIES
CONSULTATIONThe District Council is conductinga Review of Polling Districtsand Places for changes to comeinto effect next February. Thepublic consultation – youropportunity to have a say ends on7 October. If you have somethingto say about where you vote orwhich Ward you vote in makesure you let District know. There’smore details on their website.
COMMUNITY OPENDAY
Brimscombe Methodist Churchare having another Open Day tolet local people know their plansfor taking the Church into thefuture, on September 21st.Get an update, enjoy coffee, teaand cake, participate in craftactivities in the schoolroom, andpeaceful prayer, meditation andmusic in the church. Bread and soup lunch from 1pm.No charge!
KELLY WINS MOREGOLDS!
When Kelly Young’s liver failedat 8 months, she was given partof her mum’s. Since then, Kelly’scompeted in transplant games allover the world, swimming her wayto many gold medals.This summer she won four at theBritish Transplant Games inNewport, and another five at theWorld Transplant Games inNewcastle.Congratulations Kelly!
FEELING ARTY?Box Art Group meetings restart on 5 September in Box Village Hall.There are spaces and anyone interested would be very welcome tocall in to see what they do on Thursday afternoons. Tea is at 3pm! Ifyou’re interested in painting or might like to sit for their portraitgroup, visit or contact Jill (886233), Hilary (884163) or Ann (832552).
Do you have a story for us? Please contact the Assistant to the Clerk
SOCIAL CENTRE AGMThough it’s over the border, the Brimscombe & Thrupp Social Centreis a vital part of life on Brimscombe Hill, in Burleigh, and othercommunities in the north of our Parish.They’re having their annual general meeting on 16 September at 7.30pm, followed by photos of the past, chat, tea, coffee and cake! Why notpop round for a slice?
MEET THE POLICEThe Gloucestershire Constabulary and the Police and CrimeCommissioner’s Open Day is taking place on 14 September at PoliceHQ in Quedgeley, between 10am and 3pm.Whether you want to join the police or want to see how the ControlRoom works, you can have all your questions answered. There’ll berepresentatives, displays and demonstrations reflecting all areas ofpolice work.The dogs and horses will be there and there’ll be a public orderdemonstration.Please park at the nearby Park and Ride, disabled parking will beavailable on-site. More details on the police website.
PLANS FOR BRIMSCOMBE PORTThe Cotswold Canals Trust are giving a guided walk along thecanal to talk about their plans for Brimscombe Port. It’s onSeptember 7th and starts at the Port.There’ll also be a walk along the canal to see what’s been donerecently. Places are limited. For more details and to sign up pleasecontact the CPRE secretary on 01453 883973.
NEED HELP FUNDING FURTHER EDUCATION?If you are 22 or under and live in the church parish (not council parish)of Minchinhampton, Box and Amberley, then you can apply for agrant from the Minchinhampton School House Trust to help supportyour further education studies or gap-year voluntary work.The Trust regularly helps students buy books and equipment. You canget an application form by contacting Dr Howard Browning [email protected] or 01453 731371.
NEED HELP WITH ACOMMUNITY
PROJECT?Stroud Rotary Club is running aCommunity Award scheme, whichoffers grants up to £500 to supportorganisations and projects withinthe Stroud area.If a small grant would make a real difference to your community project,why not apply? More information from www.stroudrotary.org.uk oremail [email protected]
MINCHINHAMPTON PARISH COUNCILThe Trap House, West End, Minchinhampton GL6 9JA
Office Opening Hours: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, Monday to FridayTel: 01453 731186 | Email: [email protected]
Website: www.minchinhampton-pc.gov.ukClerk: Jo Barber | Assistant to the Clerk: Dmytro Bojaniwskyj
Details of the 15 Councillors representing the 5 wards can be found on the Parish Council website
Would you like to place an advert? Please contact the Assistant to the Clerk [email protected] or 01453 731186
PARISH DATESSep 5th Box Art GroupSep 7th Canal walk and talk,CCT, Brimscombe PortSep 9th MPC PlanningMeetingSep 14th MinchinhamptonCountry FayreSep 15th MinchinhamptonTennis Club 50thanniversarySep 16th Brimscombe &Thrupp social centre AGMSep 16th MPC FinanceCommitteeSep 17th Tiggy Lessner, BoxGardening ClubSep 20th Deadline forOctober’s Tom Long’s PostSep 21st Open Day,Brimscombe MethodistChurchSep 24th AmberleyCommunity ChoirSep 24th Recital, BeaudesertPark SchoolSep 30th MPC Full CouncilMeetingOct 7th MPC Traffic &Parking Advisory CommitteeOct 12th Charity fair,Beaudesert Park SchoolOct 14th MPC PlanningMeetingOct 14th Be a Councillor,Stroud District CouncilDetails of MinchinhamptonParish Council meetings canbe obtained from our websiteor by calling our office.
YEWS AND COWSDON’T MIX
A word of warning to anyone withyew trees hanging from theirproperty within the reach of cows(see left). Yew is poisonous tocattle, and could have direconsequences for them if theyhappen to eat it.Please trim back hangingbranches so that they’re beyondthe reach of the animals.Thank you!
COMING ROADCLOSURES
Roads will be being worked on inthe Parish. Box Lane,Minchinhampton. From 9 Sep to4 Oct. Utilities. New Road,Minchinhampton. From 14 Octto 25 Oct. Roads. Totally blocked.Woodview, Amberley. From 21Oct to 3 Nov. Utilities.
DO YOU KNOW THEWOTTONS WHO
LIVED INITCHINGTON?
We’ve been contacted bysomebody wanting to talk to thefamily of Mr & Mrs Stan Wottonwho lived at The House on theHill, Itchington. Please contact usat the office if you can offer a lead.
PLEASE NOTEAny views expressed in TLPare not necessarily those ofthe Council, which reservesthe right to edit or omit material.No liability is accepted by theCouncil for loss or damagearising from any omission ofcopy or adverts.Adverts are included subjectto space, but may not becancelled after the 20th of anymonth.
TENNIS GOLDMinchinhampton tennis club celebrates its 50th anniversary this yearwith a social tournament on the morning of 15th September, followedwith a barbecue lunch,afternoon club finals on theirnewly re-surfaced claycourts, and finishing with achampagne tea at around5pm.All current and formermembers are welcome toattend. Please email Galinafor more information, [email protected]
If you’re interested in joining, please contact membership secretary CrisFagarasan, [email protected]
FROM BACH TOBRAHMS
Beaudesert Park School on theCommon are holding a violin andpiano recital on 24 September at7.30pm.Violinist Benny Kim, andaccompanist Anna Tilbrook willperform a wide range of repertoirefor violin and piano from JS Bachto Brahms. Tickets on the door orfrom Eventbrite.
