The Swan Inn will be closed for staff holidays until Friday 2nd
June.
All are particularly welcome on Sunday 25th June at the Service of
Thanksgiving for everyone who gives help to St James’ Church.
Birlingham Photography Club will
welcome Permajet print and paper specialist, Colin
Hulley, to their monthly meeting on Tuesday 6th June. Colin will tell us all about monitor calibration, printer
settings and using the right type of paper to get the best out of your
photographs.
There are five parliamentary candidates for the West Worcestershire
constituency: Harriett Baldwin (Conservative), Samantha Charles (Labour), Edward
McMillan-Scott (Liberal Democrat), Natalie McVey (Green Party) and Mike Savage
(UKIP).
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June Hiden, Clerk to
Birlingham Parish Council, writes:
It is understood that there will be resurfacing to sections of Church
Street during June and this will take two days. No exact dates can be given at
this stage, due to the weather, but there will be signage for the road closure
the week before.
Further works are due at a later date, when hopefully more information can
be circulated nearer the time.
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A set of keys (car keys certainly and possibly house keys as well)
was lost somewhere in the village sometime last week.
If you have found them or or know where they might be, please phone
01386 751790 or email
news@birlingham.org.
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There are Curlews nesting on Asham Meadow, which is rare. Some
signs will be going up at entry points hopefully to encourage dog walkers to
keep their dogs under control so this ground-nesting bird is not
disturbed.
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David Kew writes:
As you may be aware, Birlingham Flower & Produce Show instigated a
request for additional funding via the New Homes Bonus scheme at the end of
2016, which finally culminated in an official application in May of this
year.
The application was for a second marquee to replace the ancient one we were
gifted by The Swan in 2014 and has been supported widely by Birlingham Cricket
Club and The Jubilee Committee, who would both like access to it for various
village events.
Unfortunately questions were raised at the last Parish Council meeting
which meant that the decision on the funding was deferred until the next meeting
on 19th July, leaving us precious little time to guarantee this year’s event on
2nd September.
We have however been asked by the Parish Council to request additional
support from the village for the funding, which is why this notice is being
circulated. The marquee is envisaged as being available for village events upon
request to the Flower & Produce Show Committee and we see it as being an
asset for the next few years.
If you have any positive comments that you would like to make regarding
this application then please feel free to email them to June Hiden (
birlingham_clerk@yahoo.co.uk).
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You should by now have received your copy
of the Spring Edition of the Birlingham Bystander. As this is the first edition
published by the new Bystander Committee, its members will be pleased to hear
your views on this latest issue. Please send any comments, including
constructive criticism. to bystander@birlingham.org.
The Committee is now looking for articles for the Autumn Edition,
to be published in November, so if you would like to contribute in any way
please get in touch.
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John Hill writes:
On Wednesday 10th May the Birlingham Annual Parish Meeting was held
in a revised format at the Cricket Ground Clubhouse; both our County and
District Councillors were present. Many village residents were present and
enjoyed presentations not only from the Parish Council but also many of the
clubs which exist so that villagers can enjoy their various hobbies and
pastimes.
After a break for refreshments, there was an open session for
questions on several topics. My thanks go to all those who attended and in
particular to those who spoke, the Cricket Club for the use of their facility,
Marion New for the food, but mainly to June Hiden who organised the whole event
so successfully. Hopefully this format is a beginning for future Annual
Parish Meetings.
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John Hill
writes:
At its meeting on Wednesday 17th May, Birlingham Parish Council
discussed a number of issues, including the following:
- Co-option of new councillor, Mr Steven Byrne
- Review of procedures and policies
- Approval of Annual Return prior to External Audit
- Update on Village Design Statement from Councillor Yates
Full minutes of the Parish Council
meeting will be available shortly.
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Paula Aston writes:
Sunday 21st May saw the village come out in force for our first
Family Day. Whether it was running a stall, setting up gazebos, throwing eggs or
just coming along for a fun afternoon, what can I say apart from 'What an
amazing day!' The sun shone on us after a rainy week in the build-up to make the
afternoon perfect.
I would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped and
came along to make the afternoon perfect and to raise a fantastic £1200 for our
beautiful church. Same time next year?
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HM Revenue & Customs and West Mercia
Police have issued the following warnings:
- HM Revenue & Customs have issued a warning about ‘phishing emails’ and
advise that should you receive one you DO NOT OPEN it. The subject line will
read ‘Your 2016 Tax Report’ and the advice is to forward it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk and then
delete the message.
- West Mercia Police have warned that a new fraud trend has recently hit the
UK where fraudsters contact victims claiming to be from Revenue & Customs
(HMRC) and trick them into paying bogus debts and taxes. Full details at www.birlingham.org/docs/ir_fraud.pdf.
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The following planning application
has been determined by Wychavon District Council:
- Peacock
Barn,
Lower End:
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - the use of the
garden and grounds (as outlined in red on the attached plan) ancillary to the
holiday let accommodation at The Pig Sty (formerly known as Peacock Cottage)
in breach of condition no. 3 attached to planning permission 81/00241
(Case No.
17/00320). Refused.
Full details and reasons for refusal can be viewed on the Wychavon DC
website at https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=90702.
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