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If you ordered your copy of the village photograph taken by George Skipper they are available at the post office. Please pick them up as soon as possible. If you have difficulty getting to the post office in opening hours please let Richard Verrill or Norman Dunn know.
There have been a number of arrivals in the village lately. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you all.
Just to let you know what we have been up to in the year 2000, and to remind us what we achieved during the year, I though I would recap.
I think you can say that the people of this small village have achieved much by sharing the work and lending a hand when needed.
I hope the newsletter will keep you up to date on ways of being involved in the future.
There is nothing to report in this newsletter but keep your eyes open in the next newsletter for ways you may be able to help.
The erection of the plaque for the oak avenue has been delayed slightly as we require permission from the County Council. The Parish Council has agreed to the terms and conditions laid down by the County Council so it is hoped the plaque will be in place soon.
The trees that did not take or were destroyed have now been replaced. Thanks to Calum and John for organising both the replacement of the trees and organising the plaque.
Have you been in recently?
After much hard work and effort by Robert, Gayle, Margaret and their friends the shop has been transformed. The back shop has been opened up to allow a greater variety of stock to be displayed. The shop now has a wide variety of goods for sale including fresh fruit and vegetables, general groceries and cleaning materials, organic produce, children's clothes as well as the original newspapers, magazines, cards, aroma therapy oils and many other items as before. |
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The village shop is an institution for villages like ours. With the pub and the post office they help to keep the village alive and viable, especially for those who can't travel so easily to the bigger towns. It takes a lot of effort to run a business in a rural area and all of the businesses in the village need our support.
Historically Glanton has been, and still is, an entrepreneurial village supporting many businesses.
The shop is currently open Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why not pop in to see the changes?
Monday's meeting of the Parish Council discussed the implications of the Governments Rural White Paper. The contents of the paper are extensive and could have implications for the village. There was concern expressed that the reforms concerning Parish Councils did not fully address the needs of the smaller Councils like ours. It was agreed that we should attend County Wide discussion groups to ensure that smaller councils are represented.
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A concern was raised about people walking their dogs at night during this dark time of year. The Parish Council would like to encourage you to wear something light or reflective so you can be more easily seen. |
Following on from the Survey in Glanton and Powburn a very interesting and informative presentation was given by the Walter Segal Trust at Powburn on 5th February. The Trust is a charity dedicated to the promotion of community self build projects providing affordable housing for local people.
A number of people indicated an interest in self build on their questionnaires but did not give a contact name or address. Would anyone still interested in a project of this nature please contact Steve Morris at 3 Garden Terrace Glanton 01665 578449 for more information.
There has been some problems with the storm drains not coping with the levels of water in the recent past. The District Council has been approached to check the drains and clean them. When leaving your car during the day, can you please try and leave access to the storm drains.
We have recently issued a short questionnaire about the millennium book. The various authors are busily writing the sections but we need to decide the best way to publish the book.
Our options are:
The main advantage of option 1 is that we would only print the books when they were required, and they would be slightly cheaper. The disadvantage is that home computer printing is less durable than a professionally printed option.
The advantage of option 2 is that the book will look more "professional" and be more durable. The disadvantages are that it will cost more and we would need to order a minimum of 500 books as well as paying for the printing before all of the books have been sold.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to try and ascertain what you want.
There will be a meeting of the book committee in February when the decision will be made so please try and return the questionnaire as soon as possible.
Since the last newsletter I am sure you have heard the sad news that Angela Egdell passed away on the evening of her successful Memories Event. Our sympathies are with Nick and his family.
This year's Service (prepared by the Christian women of Samoa) is to be held at the United Reformed Church on Friday 2nd March 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Speaker Sister Moyra - Chaplain at Acklington and Castington Prison. Everyone is welcome to come to this interdenominational service.
United Reformed Church Coffee Morning on Saturday 24th March 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.
February6th WI Meeting 7th Show Meeting 19th Hall Meeting 21st Book Meeting March2nd Women's World Day of prayer. 6th WI Meeting 24th URC Coffee Morning 26th Parish Council Meeting |
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