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LIBRARY LATEST - 29 JANUARY
Last week a meeting took place of those villagers interested in forming a 'management committee' to take the community library proposal forward. It was a good meeting and positive progress was made with participants concluding that there were no obvious insurmountable hurdles.
A further meeting has been arranged to identify what the key steps are and to get the whole process under way. Keep a watch on this website for further news of progress.
Last Edited: 29th January 2012
CAN YOU SPARE A MINUTE?
If you find that, as of March, you have some spare time on your hands then please contact Steve Jones on 01494 483716 to give a hand in tidying up the Marlow Road Cemetery. You may only be required once or twice a month but any time you can put in will be much appreciated.
If you are interested give Steve a call.
Last Edited: 29th January 2012
COMMEMORATIVE MUGS FOR QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE
To commemorate the Queens Diamond Jubilee The Parish Council have commissioned both ceramic and bone china mugs, decorated with the "Queens Head" on a background of the Union Flag, all in colour. To purchase these mugs please call into the Parish Office weekdays between 10am and 12 noon, or telephone 01494-482403 or email clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk. Ceramic mugs cost £5 and bone china mugs cost £5.50.
Last Edited: 19th January 2012
PARKING IN THE VILLAGE CENTRE
There have been several comments at recent Parish Council meetings about parking in the village centre, particularly outside CJ Stores. At the meeting of 4th January a parishionier raised the issue and said that he feared that sooner or later inconsiderate parking would cause a serious accident.
The Parish Council have had discussions with the owner of the store, the Thames Valley Police and Bucks County Council Highways department. In the main the problem is caused by thoughtless parking by delivery lorries, which block sightlines to the pelican crossing (or even, on occasions, park on the crossing).
Action has been promised by all three parties with whom discussions have been held, but as we are all too aware, this takes time. In the meantime villagers can help by:
1. Being cognisant of the problem and taking care to park their own cars safely, preferably in the car park outside the King's Hotel.
2. Report any unsafe parking to the police on their non-emergency telephone number, 101 (which has recently replaced the old 0845 number). Please give details together with a date and time.
Last Edited: 12th January 2012
SPEEDING SIGN VANDALISED
The Parish Council recently hired a speed indicator device to warn traffic of the 30 m.p.h speed limit through the village. This was vandalised over Christmas and has had to be taken down. Although this was only a token attempt to slow traffic down, it is unfortunate that the vandal was probably someone from within the village.
There are a number of CCTV cameras in the village which have recorded acts of vandalism. Evidence from these cameras can be used to track down the guilty few.
Last Edited: 12th January 2012
PARISH CLERK CHANGE.
John Capell, who has been Parish Clerk for the last four years, retired at the end of December. The Parish Council wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.
His replacement is Rob Hawkins, who is already in situ.
Coincident with this change, the council offices at Longburrow Hall will now be open five days a week, from 1000 until 1200, Monday to Friday.
The council offices can also be contacted by phone - 01494 482403 - or by e mail - clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk
Last Edited: 12th January 2012
LAND FOR SALE AT MUDDS BANK and WATER END
An estate agent's sign advertising land for sale 'with planning permission for stabling and with further development opportunities' has recently been put up on a plot close to Water End.
Planning permission was granted by Wycombe District Council but specifically for a stable only in conjunction with using the land for equestrian purposes.
The Parish Council wants to make it clear that they are still vehemently opposed to any development of any kind on the land for sale to the east of the village.
Last Edited: 12th January 2012
GOOD NEWS FROM THE YOUTH CLUB
An article in the Bucks Free Press has highlighted that another village institution is currently winning the battle against funding reductions and threatened closure. It said that three dedicated youth workers have continued to keep a club open after funding was pulled by Buckinghamshire County Council.
Stokenchurch Youth Club, which is held at the Community Centre in Bartholomew Tipping Way on Fridays, attracts about 60 youngsters each week.
Bucks County Council had originally proposed closing the Stokenchurch Youth Club which is open every Friday at the Stokenchurch Community Centre.
The three organisers, Richard Saunders, his son Ashley and Julie Pearce agreed to continue help running the club on a volunteer basis after the council pulled funding. There are now six leaders as they have managed to gather three new recruits.
Bucks County Council cut the Youth Services budget by £1.6m. and removed 100 youth workers from the wage bill, expecting volunteers to take over the clubs. Stokenchurch was one which stepped up to the challenge and set up a committee to get everything into place.
Mr Entwistle, chairman of the committee, said it had been a hard slog. He said Action4Youth helped a lot and the Stokenchurch Educational Charity gave £100 to get things going.
They were given a grant by BCC for the transition period, which he said should last for the next three years.
He said: "The challenge now is now to keep raising funds into the future."
Last Edited: 8th December 2011
CAN YOU HELP US TO HELP OTHERS?
Snow is fun when you're young or have four legs........
Not everyone in your community is able to get out and about in the snow. In heavy snow, our home carers can't always reach vulnerable people. Can you help?
Can you help clear snow from a driveway or path when our home carers can't reach someone? Or do you have a 4x4 vehicle and can help drive our home carers where they are needed? If you can help, please let us know. Please tell us your name, town/village & contact details & if you can help with simple snow clearance or whether you have a 4x4. Email locality-services@buckscc.gov.uk or telephone 01296 383409.
Last Edited: 23rd November 2011
RE-RUN OF STOKENCHURCH IN PERSPECTIVE BOOK
The parish council have just placed an order for a re-run of 'Stokenchurch in Perspective', a book which contains historical photographs and information about Stokenchurch as far back as 1860.
You can currently purchase a copy of this fascinating book from the Parish Council Office in Longburrow Hall for only £10. Please telephone the office on 01494 482403 or email clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk
Last Edited: 19th January 2012
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
Use your link with your GP at The Stokenchurch Medical Centre!
Have a say about the services provided at this surgery as The Participation Group would like to hear your views. By leaving your email details, the Medical Centre can contact you every now and again to ask you a question or two.
Please ask for a contact form from reception or call 0844 5769633.
Last Edited: 23rd November 2011
MY WYCOMBE - LOCAL DATA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
There is a wealth of information available on line via the Wycombe District Council's 'My Wycombe' service. You can enter yours, or another address, and see information and links to District, County Councillor and MPs, next bin collection dates, council tax band and charge, nearest parks, play areas and other community facilities, health and sheltered housing,planning applications and history and planning policies and contraints.
You can also subscribe to e-mail alerts for new and determined planning applications in your chosen area. Try 'My Wycombe' on http://mywycombe.wycombe.gov.uk/
Last Edited: 27th September 2011
WHEN IS NEWS NO NEWS?
Recent feedback has commented that some news items are being left on the website when they appear to have lost their immediacy.
Recognising that some people only check this website on an occasional basis, we leave items up for as long as we believe new readers will find them interesting. Content of the website is reviewed regularly.
However.... we do value your feedback, only by getting comments like the one above will we know whether or not we are meeting the needs of the village. Use this link clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk to tell us what you think, or call John Capell on 01494 482403 and leave a message.
Last Edited: 5th May 2011
SHOUT ABOUT IT!
If you are holding a community event and would like to let the village know about it, please drop an e-mail to clerk@stokenchurch.org.uk with details of the event, the time and its location and this will be placed on the website.
Last Edited: 17th June 2011
HIRE YOUR HALL
If you are looking for a venue for a children's party, wedding reception, anniversary or birthday party etc why not consider Longburrow Hall. Competitively priced at £8 per hour for parishioners, with good facilities, large car park, superb kitchen, crockery, cutlery etc. Further details are in the Parish Council Services section of this website or contact the Bookings Secretary , Helen Daly on 01494 482403
Last Edited: 17th June 2011