Pic: Birstall RFC 2nd XV in action
Pic: Birstall RFC Chairman receives the “losing team” trophy from 1st XV Captain Karl Harby, while Leicestershire Rugby Union representative Eddie Gregory looks on
Continued from page 1 was made possible by the large team of club officials and volunteers, with the help of the Parish Council, Cedars Academy, and numerous local sponsors. It is planned that this will become an annual event.”
Pic: BFest cocktail bar proved to be a big success.
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The CPA, which helps the public to identify safe reliable contractors to carry out home improvements, awarded its 5 year Membership Achievement Award to CWC. Membership of the CPA means that customers have their deposits and guarantee underwritten by the organisation. Mandy Manning from CWC said: “We put the interests of the customer first and we won’t compromise on our attention to detail or the quality of the materials we use. “Everything is carefully project managed by us personally and we do everything we can to ensure the work we do enhances your home.”
Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Birstall Parish Council was held on Monday May 9. Cllr Ann Marshall was elected as chairman for the ensuing year, and Cllr Robert Dickinson was elected vice chairman. Mr Umar Javaid was co-opted to fill a vacancy on the council. Mr Javaid is a medical engineer, has three children and has lived in the village for 12 years.. PCSO Mo Musa reported that there had been a rise in theft from motor vehicles, some of which had been left unsecured. PCSO Musa said reports of young people throwing stones at motor vehicles and kicking off wing mirrors continued, and that the issue was a police priority. County Councillor Iain Bentley reported that vehicle activated speed signs will be installed on Birstall Road in June and that the speed cushion near the junction of Church Hill will be re-installed “shortly”. County Councillor Iain Bentley and Borough Councillor David Gaskell reported that they had met with the committee of Birstall Social Club to discuss how the club might find grant aid to finance a programme of improvements to the club. It was agreed to award grant aid to Girl Guiding Birstall of £400 to replace worn out equipment, and £280 to Birstall Shraddha Group for yoga sessions and seated exercise sessions. The Council agreed its new website provider, www.2commune.com, at a cost of £650 to set up then £400 annually. The existing service, provided by the County Council, is being withdrawn in September. The opening hours of the Parish Council office from May 18 are 9am2pm, Monday to Friday.
THE BIRSTALL POST JUN 2016
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