Village News & Notices 2010 for archived articles follow the links at the bottom of this page.
As you are aware at the beginning of the year we asked you complete a questionnaire about the
housing needs in Churchill & Blakedown to see if there was a need for any social housing.
We have now had the results back and it makes for very interesting reading.
A need for housing, including bungalows and flats has been identified in both villages.
The next step is to consider different Housing Associations who we, as a community,
could work with and to identify where we can build these houses.
If you have any comments to make about the survey results please let the
Parish Council know because we need to involve everyone if we are to get this right.
The Parish Council will continue to keep you all informed through every stage.
Kind Regards
Cllr Victoria Swindells
The Housing Needs Survey is available for download here:
Churchill & Blakedown Photography Competition 2010
Read more about the competition and and entry form by clicking here
NEW SUPPORT FOR RURAL VOLUNTARY GROUPS IN CHURCHILL & BLAKEDOWN
We are delighted to announce the launch of Worcestershire Rural
Outreach Project,
providing a wide range of support for small rural
voluntary and community groups.
Support will be made available in your
local area where possible, at times convenient to you,
and can be
tailored to your needs. Groups are already benefiting from help
and advice with
completing funding applications, searches for funding
through Funderfinder, and the setting up of a
new youth group. We offer
regular newsletters, information fact sheets, tips on recruiting
volunteers,
help to find out about grants available and how to navigate
your way through the funding
application process. You may also need new
fund-raising and publicity ideas and perhaps would like
the opportunity
to meet other similar/local groups.
Jackie Murrall, Development
Worker, said “many small groups based in Worcestershire villages
may
not know what help is available and may be struggling, particularly in
the current economic climate.
We can visit and see how we can help your
group to survive and your community to thrive.”
If you are involved
with, or thinking of setting up a group in Churchill or Blakedown,
or
the surrounding areas, which you think could benefit from this free
support service,
give us a call on 01527 837879 or e mail:
outreachnorth@droitwichcvs.org.uk to
arrange for Jackie to visit your
group to discuss your needs.
Broome Village Country Fayre
Saturday 26 June 2010
Broome Village Country Fayre will be held in the beautiful grounds of Broome House in
Broome village on Saturday 26 June 2010 to raise funds in support of local community groups
including the Hagley Girl Guides and Blakedown Scouts.
The Fayre will be open from 1.30pm to 4.00pm and entry is at the gates of Broome House in
Broome Village.
The village road is closed for the day to ensure the safety of all visitors to the Fayre.
Attractions this year include: Vintage cars, Belly dancers, Appalachian dancers, Childrens puppeteer,
World cup tent, Licensed Bar, Barrel organ, BBQ, Greasy pole, Bouncy castle, Quad bikes,
Steam train rides White elephant stall, Steam engines, Live music and entertainment, Side shows,
Cream teas, Tombola, Raffle, Plant stalls, locally made craft products and many stall attractions.
Entry fee is £1 per person with ample vehicle parking free of charge.
Broome Village Fayre is a fun and safe summer day out for families in a beautiful country
location within easy reach from Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Belbroughton,
Hagley and surrounding areas.
PARISH OF CHURCHILL AND BLAKEDOWN
THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
will be held on
Wednesday, 21st April 2010 at 7.30 pm
in Blakedown C of E Primary School,
Birmingham Road, Blakedown
ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENTITLED AND WELCOME TO ATTEND
It is your opportunity to raise any matter concerning our village
R J Whiston,
Chairman, Churchill and Blakedown Parish Council
12th April 2010
A huge thank you to all the people who turned up on
Saturday 27th March to help with
THE BIG TIDY UP.
We tidied up Churchill and Blakedown and collected 35 bags of rubbish.
Whilst it great we collected this many bags it is sad to think how much rubbish
we had been walking and driving past in our villages.
So to make the job easier next year if you see any litter please pick it up.
Special thanks must go to Father Paul and PC Kate Easthope who
helped in both the Blakedown and Churchill tidy ups
And extra special thanks to Megan Roberts, Harry & Sam Gardiner and
Elizabeth & Georgina James who also help in
both tidy ups......it was long day.
Cllr Victoria Swindells
Too much garden waste?
Download this leaflet from Wyre Forest District Council
to learn how to get rid of it Garden Waste Leaflet
(Churchill & Blakedown are covered by the scheme)
Parish Meeting, Wednesday 21st April
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held in Blakedown C of E Primary School
on 21st April at 7.30 pm.
The main topic will be the presentation of the Parish Plan by the Parish Plan Group.
It is hoped that another speaker will also be able to attend.
All residents of the Parish are entitled to attend and speak at this meeting.
Christian Aid Week 9th – 15th May 2010
Door-to-Door Collection
If you helped with the collection last year and are unable to do so
this year please contact me now on 700776.
Also, if anyone else feels able to deliver and collect a few envelopes
during the week commencing 9th May please call me on the above number.
Many thanks,
Mary Macdiarmid
Following the success of last year’s Big Tidy Up we
are arranging it again this year
Saturday 27th March 10:30am start at Blakedown School
and 2:30pm start at Churchill Church
All welcome whatever age, bags and tabards provided.
Gloves optional but advised as some stuff can be a bit nasty.
ST JAMES THE GREAT 150th Anniversary celebrations
Visit to the Cotswolds, (Broadway,Stow and Sudeley Castle)
Saturday 24th April 2010 Cost approx.£15-00
For further information and to book
Contact Hilary Dyer 01562 700 748
The Village Party in January
We want to keep a record of this special year.
Did anyone take any photographs at this event?
If you did, could we have a copy of one or two for the log book.
Many thanks Marilyn Hiscock
e-mail: marilyn.hiscock@btinternet.com
TEA PARTY for PARKINSON'S
Saturday 1st May 2009 3.30-5.30pm Blakedown Rectory Garden
Come and enjoy a cuppa and cake in aid of Parkinson's UK
(the new name for the Parkinson's Disease Society )
supporting people with Parkinson's and their families/carers.
Bring & Buy. Raffle.
It would help with catering if you could please phone 700144 by 30th April
to say you are coming.
Blakedown Shoppers Car Park
Apparently a company called 'The Private Car-Parking Enforcement Agency',
has been issuing parking fines to users of the car park & they have no authority
to do so. Please check your ticket to see if it was issued by them or
Wyre Forest District Council. If you have been wrongly charged by this company you will be refunded.
There is a website listed on the ticket for you to contact.
However if you have difficulties then please contact
Wyre Forest District Council Car Parking Department. Councillor Pauline Hayward Fete Meeting Dates 22nd April 7.45pm @ The Swan 20th May 7.45pm @ The Swan 17th June 7.45pm @ Blakedown Primary School
Congratulations to the Rector, Father Paul on achieving his
Master of Arts degree following three years of study.
He will be presented with his degree from University of Wales at a graduation
ceremony at Sarum College on 6th March 2010.
A bunch of keys were found on 13th January 2010 during the snowy weather.
They were found at the Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club
Please telephone 01562 700205 to claim them
Police are appealing for the owner of a dog who attacked three sheep to get in touch. The sheep were in a field in the Wannerton area of Kidderminster between
4pm and 4.30pm on Sunday 17 January when the dog attacked them. While two of the sheep managed to run off from the dog,
the third suffered numerous bite marks and may not survive. PC Lee Halford said: “One of the sheep has been left in a serious condition following the attack
and it’s vital that we get to speak to the owner of the dog responsible. “We understand that the dog is a blue and white pedigree husky and that the owner is a white female in her mid 30s
who spoke with a local Kidderminster accent and was wearing a bright orange coat on the afternoon of the incident. “If this was you, or you feel you may know who this is, please get in touch with police at the earliest opportunity.” Police are also reminding dog owners to keep their dogs on leads around sheep and cattle. Anyone with information about Sunday’s incident is asked to call PC Halford on 0300 333 3000
(quoting incident 564-S-170110) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Hagley & District Christian Aid Committee
Quiz with Bring & Share Supper
Saturday 6th February 2010
Hagley Free Church Hall Starting at 7.00pm
£5.00 per person Tables of four
Prizes & Raffle!
Soft Drinks, Teas & Coffees provided
Police investigate woman’s death
A woman has died following an incident at a North Worcestershire village pub.
The woman suffered head injuries during the incident which took place
in the early hours of
Monday 28 December at the Robin Hood pub in
Drayton Road, Drayton near Belbroughton.
She died three days later in hospital (on New Year’s Eve, Thursday 31 December).
Police say that they are treating the woman’s death as unexplained and
while a post mortem
has been carried out, further results are awaited.
Detective Inspector Terry Shore said: “A full investigation into the
circumstances surrounding
this incident is underway and we are keen to
speak to anyone who was at the Robin Hood pub in
Drayton on the evening
of Sunday 27 December into the early hours of Monday 28 December.
We
believe there was a party at the premises and we want to be sure we
have
spoken to everyone who attended to help us build the full picture
of what happened.”
Two males were arrested on Monday 28 December in connection with the
incident.
One was released without charge while the other was released
on bail pending further
investigation.
While there will be extra reassurance patrols in the Drayton area as
enquiries continue,
police say they are not looking for anyone else in
connection with the incident at this
stage of their investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information to call Bromsgrove CID
on 0300 333 3000 quoting incident 95-S-281209.
Village News & Notices 2010 
