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Handmade linen reindeer in wool duffle coat
Needle felted Christmas tree ornaments Hettie - Needle felted Hare and chair
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No Crier in August
We are now officially half way through 2021- can you believe it? Did you know that July is named after the Roman Dictator Julius Caesar ( 100BC-44 BC)? Conversely it is a month dedicated to freedom, independence and celebration of country and culture. Some of these include; • Canada Day 1st July celebrates the creation of Dominion of Canada • American Independence Day July 4th • 7th July is world chocolate day ! What more do you need in life? • July 14th is Bastille Day which commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution. • St Swithun’s day is on 15th July; According to legend if it rains today, it will continue to rain for 40 days and 40 Nights. • 18 July 2021 is International Nelson Mandela Day, highlighting that everyone has the ability and responsibility to change the world for the better • Summer Olympics Starting on 23 July – The world biggest sporting event , postponed from 2020, this time will be held in Tokyo, Japan. • 29th July is Global Tiger day, an annual celebration to raise awareness for the plight of tigers and the urgent need for tiger conservation • 31st July is Harry Potter’s Birthday , sharing it with author J K Rowling. We hope you like the recipe included in this edition and the article on Flamingos to complement the stunning front cover ( an original painting by Mary’s best friend, June Bailey). We have also shared a poem on relationships, which some of you may find of interest or might draw comfort from? Life can have a funny way of escaping us. Whatever is important to you make time for it during this month and make the most of every single day. Best Wishes Beryl and Mary x.
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We’re having a well earned break! There will be no Crier in August - it was only last year during the height of the pandemic that we decided to keep publishing to give you all something to read! Now we’re finally coming out of it and should soon be free, we’re taking a small break. Back in September, but see you all at the Fete!
Airfield Memorial
Was officially unveiled on Saturday 26th of June by Greg Wise MP I was present as one of thirty dignatories on behalf of the village of Cublington. See report inside.
What was that all about?!
The fireworks on Wednesday 23rd, sent the village Whatsapp group into a frenzy! Apparently a celebration of Brexit Day! Please next time, consider the village animals or give prior warning so animals can be suitably sheltered.
Farewell and Welcome...
To the Coxes and the Lovatts, leaving very shortly and welcome to the new villagers moving in. Officially in September once we’ve got to know you!
Put your bunting up!!!
From the beginning of July to celebrate the end of social restrictions and to celebrate the Fete - back after a year out! prizes for best display!
PLEASE NOTE
The Fete will be cash only
Please make sure you bring plenty of cash to the fete - there are no wireless payments available.
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Nearly there... one last effort! After the postponement of the final Step 4 of unlocking for a few more weeks, the press was full of demands for immediate reopening as the data keeps suggesting the vaccines have broken the chain of the virus. Hospitalisations and deaths from Covid are now relatively rare. Infections are now more prevalent amongst the younger18-30 age group who are more likely to have mild or no symptoms. Whilst we accept the need for even more people to be vaccinated, the economic argument for reopening grows ever stronger. More and more people seem to be returning to normal. I say we should too which is why the fete will proceed whatever on August 1st. Please be there from 1pm and enjoy a celebration of normality! Can we remind you to keep looking at the www.cublington.com website for up to date information about Covid and other items of general interest from Bucks Council and the Parish Council. We, as always, urge you to please use the Crier as a forum and interact with it. Write a letter to someone or everyone, write a poem or an article. We love getting your spotteds, letters, photos, articles and ideas, so please keep them coming. We are still in need of more WHO AM I? volunteers. It’s simple and just a bit of fun.
Stay safe and most of all, use your common sense!
Thank you to those who have responded positively to my Who Am I? content appeals. The Crier can only survive with content. The editorial team really can't be expected to do everything every month. People keep telling me what an amazing job we do and we thank you for those comments, but remember that if you don’t send something in, thinking others will, they may think exactly the same and we get absolutely nothing! Please don’t be shy - interact! Thank you.
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Children'S fancy dress competition Theme: Characters from books... prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd CLASSES: Prettiest Pooch Waggiest Tail Best Biscuit Catcher Most Like its Owner The Dog the Judge would most like to take home
the fete & RAFFLE tickets Cash prizes of £75/50/25 plus many more prizes Every year (2020 lockdown being the exception), the fete committee do enormous amounts of work behind the scenes to put on a fantastic Traditional Village Fete, entirely for your benefit. Part of the reason is to fundraise for village institutions like Orchard Ground, the Village Hall and the Church, and the other part is because it's part of the social fabric and history of the village. It's also quite good fun! One of the biggest fundraisers has traditionally been the Fete raffle, where books of tickets are delivered to every house. We ask politely that you endeavour to sell all those you receive - to friends and family - just £10 worth in 4 books. If not sell, then consider buying them yourself because if every household in the village bought and returned the associated funds, it would make an enormous financial contribution to the fete and subsequently the village. A member of the fete committee will knock on your door in the last week of July to collect your money and counterfoils and any suitable donations to the fete stalls - see ads elsewhere. Please make every effort to be there on August 1st - and afterwards for the celebration in the evening. It's going to be a fantastic day!
Orchard Ground invite you to enjoy a village celebration...
after the hustle and bustle of the fete, we want to put on a village celebration. To celebrate getting through this awful year. The plan is for villagers to bring picnics, and their own booze ( though the bar will carry on) and mingle, socialise and do everything we haven’t been able to for so long. We hope you will join us for some music and some fun.
Sunday Evening 1st August from approx 7pm till whenever (10 ish) at Orchard Ground
Dear Residents of Cublington First things first: we (Half Cut Theatre) would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to support our production of Twelfth Night at The Unicorn in June; we had a wonderful evening and, thankfully, the sun shone brightly! Thanks also to Paul and his team at The Unicorn for hosting us. Now then, we have some good news, followed by a bit of bad news but then some more good news… Good news: Half Cut Theatre are touring another production this summer! Bad news: Unfortunately we have been unable find the right date to bring this show to The Unicorn but we certainly hope to return there in the future. Good news: With the help of some of your fellow villagers, we have managed to secure an alternative venue in Cublington! So, HALF CUT THEATRE is delighted to announce that we will be returning to Cublington with our new adaptation of:
TREASURE ISLAND on
WEDNESDAY 18TH AUGUST, 6:30PM at THE ORCHARD GROUND, CUBLINGTON Entrusted with the map to Treasure Island by the drunken Captain Flint, Jim is dragged on a journey laced with danger, shocks and pirates at every turn. But he doesn’t have to worry, the ship’s cook will look out for him. On the High Seas, you’ll never find a more trustworthy shipmate than Long John Silver... If you’re up for coming on this swashbuckling adventure with us, simply reserve your place for free at www. halfcuttheatre.co.uk/book and then you Pay What You Decide after the show. See ad on back page. This production is suitable for all ages so we would love to see lots of young people in the audience enjoying live theatre. Facilities at the hall will be available to use on the night and don’t forget to bring your own seating and a picnic with something cold and refreshing to drink! See you there! The HCT team Wing Village Hall, Leighton Road, Wing
Registered Charity number 1151925
Wing Hall is being used as a Vaccination Centre so we will be unable to open on Friday afternoons. We plan to open at these revised times until further notice: Tuesday 1400 – 1600 Wing Village Hall, Leighton Road, Wing
Registered Charity number 1151925
Wednesday 1000 - 1200 Wing Hall is being used as a Vaccination Centre so we will be unable to open on Saturday 1000 – 1200 Friday afternoons. We plan to open at these revised times until further notice: Tuesday
1400 – 1600
Wednesday 1000 - 1200 Saturday
1000 – 1200
Meanwhile - join the library here to access a wealth of FREE online services: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries/library-membership/join-library/ @wing.community.library
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14 facts about
Flamingos 1. Flamingos are wading birds that are members of the Phoenicopteridae family. 2. There are eight known living species of Flamingo worldwide. 3. Flamingos that are native to Africa, Asia and Europe are known as Old World Flamingos. 4. Flamingos that are native to North & South America are known as New World Flamingos. 5. Flamingos are commonly pink, but can come in other colours, such as white, orange & cream. 6. The colour of the Flamingo is determined by its diet. 7. Flamingos are omnivores and eat a wide variety of aquatic animals, insects and algae. 8. F lamingos are social bords and live in colonies and some of these colonies can contain thousands of Flamingos. 9. The largest colony of Flamingos has over one million individuals and is in East Africa. 10.The height of the Flamingo varies by species and can be as short as 3 feet and as tall as 5 feet. 11. The weight of the Flamingo varies by species and can be as light as 5.5 pounds and as heavy as 8 pounds. 12. I t's common to see a Flamingo standing on one leg, with the other tucked under its body. No one knows why they do this, but one theory is it's to help the Flamingo preserve body heat. 13. The Flamingo with the world record for the longest life span belongs to Greater. Greater was a greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus Roseus) living at the Adeleide Zoo in Australia. When it died on 30th January 2014, it was at least 83 years old. 14. The National Bird of the Bahamas is the Flamingo.
The summer holidays are just around the corner so follow a few tips for a happy, healthy summer: Gardening – when faced with a mountainous backlog of jobs, don’t try to do everything in one go: break up tasks and take a rest. Tackle jobs like weeding at a low height and cutting back of plants at a higher height. Take regular breaks - your joints will thank you for it. Happy Feet – we see a huge increase in foot pain and plantar fasciitis cases in the summer often due to poor footwear. Ordinary flip-flops give no support and little shock absorbency and affect the fascia under the foot (it’s a bit like a piece of gristle that acts like a bow-string to lift the arch of the foot). This feels like you’re walking on sharp stones and if not treated properly, can take ages to clear so try some supportive sandals instead. Feet looking a bit tired? - use a pumice stone to remove hard skin and then apply a specialist foot cream such as CCS Foot care cream which is recommended by Podiatrists to manage and help prevent dry and rough skin (available from St Judes) Sunbathers back – too much of a good thing lazing around is not actually good for you. Try to support your spine when sunbathing - if your back hollows when lying on the sunbed on your tummy, put a rolled towel or cushion under you to prevent backache. Look after your neck – it’s better to keep your neck straight and place your hands on a rolled towel under your forehead than turn your head to the side. Wet walkies? If it’s raining cats and dogs avoid wearing your wellies as they don’t offer much support - you are far better off wearing some walking boots. Tips by Moira D’Arcy Grad Dip Phys MCSP Practice Principal & Physiotherapist Here’s to a super summer! St Judes Clinic 26 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX 01525 377751 enquiries@stjudesclinic.com www.stjudesclinic.com
DONATIONS u2st31rsdt Sunday JAuunge from 1- 4pm All your traditional
WANTED please!
favourites
A team of collectors will be knocking on your door during the last week of July for any donations you may have Thank You!
Plants for the plant stall... any cuttings or seedlings grown on that are spare... just call Bob or Liz on 680483
you’ve
Produce... any jams, chutneys you’ve been making during lockdown... or breads you've been practicing!
Prizes.. anything for the Tombola stalls, cans, tins, bottles, sweets, chocolates - you know the drill
- collectors will be knocking on your door the week before... please have items ready.
Prizes.. anything that might suit for the raffle or bottles for the wheelbarrow of booze. Contact
Gary on 688548 or Debbie on 681221 for collection
Like to help run a stall? We still have vacancies for several stalls. Could you do an hour on the gate? Many hands make light work!
Please contact Gary on 688548 if you can help us out.
Sunday 1st August from 12.45ish at Orchard Ground
dates for your diary --HOORAY!
July Friday 23rd July: 7.00pm The North Field: a guided walk - All villagers welcome
August
Sunday 1st August Village Fete at Orchard Ground 1-4ish. See ad elsewhere. Village Celebration at Orchard Ground 7-10pm. See ad elsewhere. Wednesday 18th August
Half Cut Theatre Present Treasure Island at Orchard Ground
September
8.30am Saturday 4th
Horticultural Show at the Biggs Pavilion Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th
Cublington Art & Crafts Show at the Biggs Pavilion
Private Preview Friday 24th 8pm
PLEASE let us know of any event in the village you are running. If we don't know about it we can't help publicise it. By the 15th of every month before please.
July & August Birthdays
It appears from our list that we now have no children in the village born in July?! Seems strange - unless you know different?
Darcey Sheridan is 12 on the 6th August as is brother Beau Sheridan is 6 on the 6th (yes they do have the same birthday)
Adam Burgess is 13 on the 19th Sophia Abigail Smith is 4 on the 27th
If you have recently moved to the village and want us to include your children - please let us know. Once children reach 15 they are removed from the list. Gary & Gill
1.What did you want to be when you grew up? An Air Hostess - I wanted the glamour of flying and to see the world. I was destined for a different career but my brother went on to become a Pilot (so jealous) 2. What was your first job? A Saturday job working at BHS in Luton on the Men’s Knitwear counter. I went on to develop OCD about folding jumpers correctly. 3. Who (alive or dead) would you like to have dinner with and why? (You can have more than one!) Ooh that’s difficult I’d end up having a house party , but if I had to whittle the guest list down it would have to be David Attenborough and Michael Palin. Between the 2 of them they have covered all 4 corners of the globe so could tell me about all the wonders of the world I have yet to see. 4. What historical era would you like to have lived in and why? The 1920’s it was the start of greater freedoms and liberation for Women. 5. Where would you want to live if not where you live now and why? California, to swim in the ocean in the morning and hike in the mountains in the afternoon. To be a able to ski Mammoth Mountain in Winter and Cycle the trails in Summer. Plus half my family live there. 6. What is the temptation you wish you could resist? Kettle Crisps - Sea salt and vinegar 7. What is your favourite book and why? To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - I was given it as a prize at school and on reading at 13 I became aware of among other things the injustice of racial prejudice and inequality. 8. What is your favourite song and why? Maggie May - Rod Stewart reminds of my heady teenage years. Whenever it comes on the radio up goes the volume and I sing along badly and out of tune! 9. What is the pet hate that makes your hackles rise? Car drivers that don’t respect other users of the Public Highway - walkers , joggers, horse riders and cyclists, please slow down and give us 1.5 metres minimum. (I’m sure all the lovely Cublington residents do that anyway) 10. What is the unlikely interest that engages your curiosity? Maps - I can spend hours looking at them. My friend gave me the Great British Adventure Map for my birthday last year, best present ever. I’m ticking off the places I visited and listing the ones to visit next. .... should have got that job as an air hostess me thinks. 11. How long have you lived in Cublington? 6 years
Answer somewhere in the Crier.
Cublington Tea Towels Last Still available - last few - get one while they last Priced just £6 each - (£10 for 2)
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All proceeds go to village causes
Interested? Then please contact us now.
email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk or call Gary on 01296 688548
few left!
The magic of couch to 5k by Mary Keats Have you ever thought something you wanted to achieve was impossible ? I always had an urge to run but had no fitness or puff to do so. That’s until a fellow villager told me about the couch to 5k running plan. Through a gradual process of building up my fitness and stamina of three weekly sessions over nine weeks, I went from an out of breath, unfit wobbler to someone who could run for 30 minutes straight and fit into a size 8. Unbelievable I know but true! Initially Ozzy, my chocolate Labrador, was my running partner. I could feel his excitement as I listened to the podcast and the songs that carried me through and the achievement I felt as the weeks went by. However, he became a bit more distracted over time and slowed me down so was graciously let go ( he always gets a walk just before my run.) I now run 5K four times a week and still love the mental and physical buzz I get as a result. When I had a foot injury in January and couldn’t run for three weeks I realised how addicted I had become. I know Cublington has lots of runners and respect to you all. For anyone interested in the wonders of couch to 5k, all I can say is give it a go- it could change your life! www.nhs.uk/couchto5k
Orchard Ground & North Field Latest news...
Planning Permission granted for Orchard Ground/North field! Cublington Parish Council now has the planning permission in place for the change of use at North Field, Orchard Ground. It has been an incredibly frustrating 9 months as all issues were substantially agreed with Buckinghamshire Council last September and it took until 4 th June for them to issue their decision despite constant chasing and the involvement of ward councillors and the MP (thank you Martyn W). Happily, it went the right way. This means that the principle is established for the land to change from grazing land to amenity land with tree planting and active routes for all to enjoy. Importantly, the pla ning permission will also enable us to apply for grant funding for various aspects of the scheme. We hope that the first trees can be planted over winter 21/22 but we first need to get an ecological management strategy and landscape planting plan signed off by the Council. Fingers crossed that this won’t take another 9 months (it should only be an 8 week process!). Whilst the town and country planning process can be hugely frustrating and bureaucratic, I’m afraid we’re stuck with it and we need to play the game. This is a major milestone for the project which was first consulted on a number of years ago. The next steps are where the fun starts and we hope that everyone will feel able to get involved over the next few years to make it an incredible asset for our lovely village. Thanks for your patience and support. Pippa Cheetham
Work gets underway on lasting tribute to Buckinghamshire’s community spirit.
Nightingale’s Rainbow – artist’s impression by Michael Jones Architects Ltd The planned design of Nightingale’s Rainbow which is currently under construction.
Work has begun on the construction of Nightingale’s Rainbow – a new sculptural installation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury - which will stand to pay tribute to the community spirit and kindness shown across the communities of Buckinghamshire during the pandemic and will be a permanent symbol of hope in the face of adversity. Alongside the physical structure, a Virtual Nightingale’s Rainbow has been created where you can show your personal appreciation and support for anyone who has supported you or your community through the crisis by buying a Rainbow Tile in their name. You can leave a personal message of thanks which will be added to the Virtual Rainbow and put up on displays across Buckinghamshire later in the year. Each Rainbow Tile costs £20, with the proceeds split between Buckinghamshire NHS Charitable Fund and Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity to support nurses, other healthcare workers and patients across the county as we recover from the pandemic. You can purchase a Rainbow Tile and leave your personal message of thanks and appreciation at www.nightingalesrainbow.org.uk. Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity needs to raise over £1,000,000 a year to provide specialist palliative care services which are accessible and free of charge to those with a life-limiting illness and their families in Buckinghamshire.
www.fnhospice.org.uk
If anyone gets bored on a Sunday morning, there is amusement to be had, sitting outside the Unicorn, on the wall facing the road...(ok, the garden, with a cold glass of Best Bitter is another option) First we have the cyclist, distracted in his conversation with his companion, catching the kerb and flying head-first into the low hedge. First Aid support (and a chair) was available as we had just finished our coffee after the church service. Few accident victims get a highly qualified nurse, a GP and a vet, plus the contents of three First Aid kits (2 human, one veterinary) to attend to the rather nasty grazes to his knees. Fortunately the soggy patch on his rear end was the product of sitting on a banana, nothing more concerning. The extending line of parked cars along the High Street is the second source of entertainment. With over 20 cars and vans, it is impossible to see to the far end before starting to drive/cycle/ride along the line. Add the driver, trying to park (extending the parking line further) by backing her car into the traffic instead of the kerb, two horses (who were better at backing than many of the car drivers) cyclists On A Mission (and weaving in and out) and a motorcycle, to two lines of cars meeting in the middle with no alternative outlets.... Cublington gets gridlocked!
The Vales on farming in the Vale #10 July/August June started with the most glorious weather and we were able to have a small birthday party in the garden for Edwin which he thoroughly enjoyed. On the farm we took advantage of the weather to make some hay. We have our radial tuberculosis test scheduled for the 5th of July. If we fail we will need some fodder to feed the cattle with over the winter months as we will not be able to sell them to another farmer. Making hay is not something we do very often as we try to fatten the cattle of the grass in the ancient monument over the summer and sell them for slaughter in early autumn, unfortunately some of the cattle are to young to fatten in this manner so we would prefer to sell them to another farm to finish fattening over the winter. With the rain moving in over the end of the month we have applied another fungicide to help prevent fusarium and other microdochium species that cause the ear disease head blight in the winter wheats. A herbicide has also been applied to all the cereal crops due to broadleaf weed pressure. The new grainstore has now had all the gaps filled to prevent bird and rodent ingress. We are waiting on the roller shutter door to be installed and the electrics to be finished. We continue to empty last years crops from the other grain stores but getting the bookings to move the produce has been challenging due to the lower level of demand from the mills where we sell the wheat due to lower chicken and egg consumption due to coronavirus restrictions. We need to get them empty soon to ensure we can clean the stores to the required standard before we start to fill them again in late July/August. Stay safe
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New round of draws 2021/22 drawn soon... Tickets still available - it’s not too late!
If you want to buy a ticket online for the next round of ten draws then please contact me direct at bobpaine2002@hotmail.com or call me on 01296 680483 and we will organise it. Your continued support is very much appreciated. Bob. Thank you everyone who has supported us through this difficult time.
Orchard Ground & North Field Latest news...
•C haritable Status for Orchard Ground, The Biggs Pavilion and North Field The change of use planning permission for the North Field has finally been granted - see article elsewhere. Planting to begin from the Autumn. Change to charitable status is on-going. • The North Field: a guided walk on Friday 23rd July: 7.00pm - All villagers welcome Following the guided walk on the evening of 21st May on what was the wettest evening of the wettest May on record, when five intrepid walkers braved to elements in their wellies to walk around North Field, there is another opportunity to join a guided walking tour. This will be on the evening of Friday 23rd July, meeting at 7.00pm in the carpark at Orchard Ground. The walk will cover what is planned for North Field in the shorter and longer terms. There will be opportunities to ask questions, copies of the planning diagram submitted for the planning application will be made available. I do hope that you will be able to join us for this guided walk on Friday 23rd Juky; efforts have been made to arrange for a dry/drier evening! •1 00 Club 2021/22: a new round of draws is happening... and will be announced in September issue. It’s not too late to enter... Please buy a ticket(s) at just £12 for 10 draws. If you would prefer to buy a ticket virtually, please contact Bob via email. bobpaine2002@hotmail.com or call on 01296 680483. Last year over £1400 was distributed in prize money. Remember a thriving local amenity such as this helps keep your house price up! •M ore Covid support monies received A Budget/Project sub committee has met and discussed future projects and expenditure. Plans will be circulated once priorities have been agreed. Priorities include: New and mproved entrance gates, resurfacing and edging of carpark. Extra toilet facilities. •V illage Fete & Celebration Event into the evening August 1st 7-10pm Please come along and socialise with the rest of the village... Music will be provided, please bring your chairs and blankets - BAR open - food will be available. (or bring your own picnic) •C lub Restart Grants Six week sessions of coaching have started and are well attended. See ad elsewhere. Protective netting between the football and the allotments have been purchased along with new nets for the football goals. The Allotments obtained a grant of £1000 from the Arnold Clark Community fund. thanks to Martyn Waters for putting in the application. •Y our OG Committee currently is: Colin Antosiewicz, Chairman; Liz Smith, Treasurer; Vanessa Verity, Secretary; Jason Taylor, Maintenance; Bob Paine, Bookings & Allotments; Michael Reilly, Cricket & Parish Council; Gary Brazier, Tennis & General; Martyn Waters, North Field; Miranda Gregory, Events; Lucy Peck, General. All are volunteers. New committee members always wanted. Please volunteer to help on this committee if you can spare the odd hour or two every month. Minutes of AGM available on Cublington.com • The next committee meeting is Tuesday July 7th @7.30pm
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When the floodlights are off, villagers may notice a glow from within the church...no, not on fire, but we are leaving the tower light on, it makes the building look alive and loved. Sponsored by the Alexanders
A SMALL DONATION OF £12 - COVERS A WHOLE WEEKS LIGHTING!
If you would like to, please contact Sally direct on 681570 or sally.missen@btinternet.com or to The Crier with a dedication. Gift Aid envelopes are available from the Church and pub (when open) porches and this will enable us to recover 23p for every pound donated.
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Church Services July & August
When in church, please hand sanitize when coming in, and sign the attendance book (just in case!) The pews with kneelers on the seats should NOT be used (for social distancing) Please wear a face covering. Outside church, a chance to chat and take the masks off ! (as long as no mingling and groups under six- Ed)
Saturday 4th September 8.30am Interesting British weather of sun and drought followed by rain and cloud makes growing your vegetables all the more exciting and it certainly doesn’t put off the weeds. So keep hoeing, checking for potato blight and aphids and you will be ready for the 16th Cublington Horticultural Show. It may be reduced in size without the domestic category but it will still be a fun event and we hope to see you all there. The programme with the entries and judges tips will be posted through your doors in August. We are not asking for sponsorship from businesses this year, but if there are any villagers who would like to sponsor a category that would be fantastic. All money raised goes towards the up keep of our lovely church. If you would like to sponsor a category for between £10 - £30 please contact Sandie Joy 01296 682446 or Gill Brazier 01296 688548.
All Categories:
Vegetables + Sponsors
Three Carrots – long or intermediate Village Hall Three Carrots – short or stump rooted Three White potatoes The Crier Three Coloured Potatoes Six Runner Beans Cublington Tennis Club Six of any other Climbing Bean (e.g. French) 5 Tomatoes on the vine Five ripe tomatoes The Braziers Three Beetroot Three courgettes Bob Three Onions Nine Shallots The Rayman Family Three Parsnips Two of any other single variety of vegetable not already listed Salad Collection –basket of 4 kinds of Salad items
The George Family
Vegetable Tray 5 Chillis Biggest onion *(no marrow this year) The Bradburys Heaviest Pumpkin Longest Runner bean The Merriman Family Longest Parsnip Most oddly shaped vegetable The Allen Family Terracotta pot with 5 named Herbs
Flowers
Best Flower Arrangement The Peck Family Vase of Dahlias Tallest Sunflower (measured in-situ) The Joys
Fruit
10 autumn raspberries John Eadie Three Culinary Apples Three Dessert Apples Three pears Bridget Eadie
Every year we hope to have sponsors for each category so if you would like to sponsor one next year, or know someone who may (we advertise the names in the Crier and on the website) please do contact Sandie Joy on 01296 682446 or Gill Brazier on 01296 688548. Thank you
From the Rector
The Art of Waiting? If there is one thing that has probably taxed most of us quite severely over the last 16 months it is the ongoing need for patience. We are all generally told from a young age that patience is a virtue, normally to stop us nagging people, but as we age cynicism may kick in. Perhaps there are some things that should be nagged about, or that are genuinely too important to wait for. Coping with uncertainty is certainly something we need to be able to do, and, done properly, can be character-forming, but sometimes we may feel we simply can’t wait any longer. In particular, waiting for important information can often be the worst part of it, especially when we can’t move forward or make decisions otherwise. Patience, of course, is something we always have to muster in the present moment. In the biblical literature the idea of ‘waiting’ is usually connected with an ever-present sense of alertness and expectation, especially regarding a sense of God’s presence. In English there is also the distinction between waiting for somebody (or something) and waiting on somebody – and there is clearly some connection between the two, whenever our expectancy in life is bound to our service towards someone or something. Joyce Meyer once famously said ‘Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting’ while Luc de Clapiers referred to patience as ‘the art of hoping’. Art tends to have some form of structure or order, even if not fully visible or obvious at first, and a good attitude can give a sense of order and stability to our hope. Writing this in the first half of June it is still far from certain what the coming weeks and months will bring, but what is surely beyond dispute is that we need stability, and should continue to work together to achieve this. Revd Andrew Krauss
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If you would like to be removed from the rota or can help with the vacant slot, please let me know. We have several volunteers doing two slots - can you help by doing one? As the growing season extends - we need a couple more slots to fill at the end of the year. Can you please help? Rota runs Monday through to Sunday The shed code number is 140.
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Thank you all so very much for helping with last year’s mowing. Many thanks, Roy Shons 01296 682787 royshons@btinternet.com
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Can you help?! Please call Roy to book your slot!
Please Still Support Local Businesses
The following businesses are still able to provide a service for people in the village, even though the lockdown might be over! The Unicorn - open Friday through Sunday until May
https://www.facebook.com/theunicornpub for the latest news. Phone 01296 681261
Hello, Parrott Brothers: Anyone can call and place an order for delivery to the village. Orders will be aggregated and If you are staying at home, not going out or have a long-term delivered once a day. 01296641207 condition andDeli you27feel it might a challenge with Covid 19? Beef Olive: Offering home deliveries Butcher & Artisan Parton Road, be Aylesbury HP20 1NG
Tel: 01296 482 035 email: thebutcher@beefolive.com
Then Cublington have some support to offer you! Alan the Milkman: 07791885612 Price list available including Fresh Cream, Fruit juice, Water, Yoghurt, Eggs, If you would likeRolls, help,Toilet please call Mike Joysacks, on 07711290169 or Bacon, Cheese, Potatoes,Tea bags, Milk alternatives, Kitchen paper, Foil, Refuse Bird Food, Grow bags and Compost! Delivers to Cublingtonemail Tuesday Thursday and Saturday m.g.joy@btinternet.com or ask someone to drop off this Wingrave Shop: 01296 682964 Post office, newspapers andtoshop completed form the pub (The Unicorn) and we will collect it. Whitchurch Petrol Station: 01296 641888 Post office and shop My name is Wing Village shop: (Londis) 01296 688239 I live at Wing Fish & Chips & Chinese: 01296 688152 Wiltshire Farm Foods: 0800 077 3100 www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com Waterdene Frozen Foods: 01525 371367 www.waterdenefoodservice.co.uk now deliver to the general public Queens Head Wing: take away serviceHome phone Mobile number Royal Oak Aston Abbotts: 07809 395453 take away service Littlecote Farm Shop: 01525 240206 eggs, flour, milk, bread, cheese, cakes, jams, canned goods, batteries etc My email is joints call Tim Old Stables Farm: 07836 310881 - Sausages and pork If you are not going out of the house, we can help with: Mead Farm Shop, Marsworth - 01442 828478 www.parsleybox.com A company that specialises in providing nutritious and easy to cook meals, portion size is
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The Shed List
Cublington’s allotmenteers have had a clean up of their allocated spaces in the shed. The standard is high. Our mole on the allotment had a peek: Brandons’ Bits Full marks for correct use of the apostrophe. Credit, too for making maximum use of the space available, building upwards. A muddy bottom to the bin, though… Martyn The obsessive in me can’t help noticing that the handles do not line up. A spirit level may have helped eradicate this. Good use of the space, and the pile of netting looks a comfortable place to subside with tea and biscuits at the end of a long gardening session. Chris A workmanlike effort from Chris. He clearly wants to be able to get going fast with his gardening. A solid, no-frills approach. Space in the middle for a darts board, perhaps, in case of a rain delay? Jan Jan is making the most of his space here. Has he actually moved out of home and into the shed? We admire the shelving and pleasing randomness of the tool arrangement. Netting spilling over into the shared areas may cost him points in the shed Neat Stakes’. Natalie Well, that really is neat and tidy! Waiting for a new fridge or telly perhaps?
Richard Top marks for tidiness here from Richard. A rake leant carefully against the back wall is something younger allotmenteers should take note of; no risk here of an unintentional, slapstick rake-inthe-face moment. A very sound effort. Steve Hiding his light under a bushel here. We are very curious about the plastic box. Is it a bath tub? A hiding place? A coffin?! We are struggling to imagine how this might be used at the allotments. David There’s a lot going on at David’s place. Is the random approach the key to success in the Cublington Horticultural Show? All David’s rivals will be watching his methods with great interest. A window is a distinct advantage. A lovely view to accompany a spot of garden admin. Julie We admire the re-purposing of an old kitchen bin here. Some hooks for tools might save precious seconds in grabbing the right tools. Those seconds might make the difference in cultivating the perfect onion. Martin Chicken wire, plastic matting, canes… Martin is clearing planning some serious construction work here, and is determined to take the battle to pigeons and weeds.
MMMM... I wonder who could have written this??... Ed
We're Back!! Better than ever!
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It’s going to be a good one! Please bring along all your friends and family!
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Sunday 1st August from 12.45pm (ish) at Orchard Ground
Attractions include: Classic Cars & Bikes
Childrens Fancy Dress (Book characters theme)
Fun Dog Show ( see classes elsewhere)
WHITCHURCH Hounds C re a m T e a s
Beer tent BBQ
Arts & Crafts stalls
Win a Wheelbarrow of Booze High Striker Tests of strength Beat the Buzz Bucking Bronco Skittles Coconut Shy
Donatio ns welco med for any of the followi ng stall s please: Raffle, Tom bola Book Stall, Bric a Brac Plants, Prod uce, Cakes
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The Crier & the Wing Aircrew Memorial
Just a few months ago I had a phone call asking if we could help publicise the proposed Wing Airfield Memorial. On the village's behalf I agreed and donated £200 from Crier funds to help with their fundraising. The pictures on this page are the culmination of those efforts as on Saturday, the 26th June, Armed Forces Day, the unveiling of the finished Aircrew Memorial finally took place. Just thirty people (covid restricted) were present as Buckinghamshire MP Greg Wise and Lynn Taylor-Overend - (daughter of Eric Taylor who served at Wing), unveiled the memorial. Wreaths were also laid in memory of an aircrew who never returned from a raid on Bremmen on this day in 1942. Please go and visit the memorial - straight up the road from Acorn Farm - or you can even walk from Cublington, and learn more about the fascinating history of the airfield. We shall remember them.
Point your smart camera at the QR code to go to the virtual centotaph details and stories of Wing Airfield and the personnel who lost their lives
The Crier donated £200 on the village’s behalf to the Wing RAF Aircrew Memorial Fund. A final article relating to Captain Valentine Baker will feature in the September Cublington Crier. Our thanks to Nick Ellins of the Memorial Fund for providing these. Ed
SPOTTED!
PLEASE keep your eyes peeled ... If you spot
anything, and we really do mean anything of interest (silly or serious or even just slightly interesting) in the village - please let us know.
Spotted - bird, Grey Wagtail, in Reads Lane this am Spotted - 12+ cars and vans parked along the High Street - gets gridlocked with traffic unable to see if the way is clear, with few or no gaps to drive into, even more fun on horseback!
Spotted - Fertiliser being applied to the Orchard Ground - hence snooker table green now evident.
Spotted - Probably half the village turned up at the
Unicorn for the Half Cut Theatre rendition of Twelfth Night... what a great evening's entertainment! News of another production in August. Make sure you book!
Heard - The fireworks on Weds 23rd June! Spotted -Is it a Gunnera or just giant Rhubarb!?
Spotted -Martyn Waters strimming nettles and
Spotted - Several folks looking for Open Gardens and Cream teas in the pavilion... they should have looked online, not in the book - Sadly it was cancelled!
weeds behind the allotments and North Field edge as well as hedge near walled gardens entrance to make coming out on the road safer.
Spotted - Mum and 12, yes 12, tiny ducklings that just emerged from their nest in garden on Stewkley Road!
Spotted - Brilliant piece of parking. If only they knew the speed some cars go past there! Moved onto the George's pond I'm reliably informed.
Spotted - Two bales of Barley Straw in the village pond in an attempt to clear algae.
Letters & articles for the Crier most welcome: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk
BABYSITTING DIRECTORY all listed are 14+ Sam Burford - 681669
Alice Gadsby - 680452*
Charlotte Keane 688133
Hannah Alexander - 681104 Phoebe Walls - 682697 Izzy Law - 688019 or 07896 894914 Harvey Mack - 682820
Local Fully Trained Mechanic 07456 575554
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* School or Uni holidays only The Crier can acceot no resposibility if any of the above list no longer babysit. Despite repeated requests, we only have one confirmed sitter.
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A history of Cublington Lockdown Learnings
If you live in one of the more historic buildings in the village, we hope you can trace previous inhabitants through these articles... we have highlighted well known village names and places of interest. We hope you will enjoy these, our lockdown learnings! What a shame though that more of the cottage and building names are not mentioned!
1881 Census
The lead page says the Census includes Aston Abbots, Oxleys, Upper and Lower Burston, Norduck, Mr Nathan Elliott’s Farm, the Mansion and The Lodge cottage, Cublington village, Stevens Farm, the School House on the Wing Road and Mr. Harris’s new house. (This could be South Tinkers Hole on the old airfield, as later the Harris family were recorded as occupants). The first entry closer to Cublington is :Montague Villa, in Aston Abbots Road occupied by Joseph Stonehill 50, a farmer of 65 acres employing 1 Man, his wife Elizabeth 41, son Joseph 13 a labourer on the farm, George 11, Jane 9 and William 5 all scholars. Southern Farm, (now South End Farm) with Mary Harris a widow age 62 a farmer of 190 acres employing 4 men & 3 boys, daughter Lizzie 28 and son George 21, both single and working on the farm. The cross roads, location of the bakery, (Yew Tree Cottage) George Paine 60 was the master baker and grazier of 40 acres employing 3 men & 1 boy, his wife Ann 52, son Steven J. 19 and mother in law Ann Buckingham 84 and George’s sister Sophia Keys 66, both widows. John Horley 36 a journeyman baker and boarder from Fenny Stratford and Ruth Watts 13 a servant from Oving. (Note the bakery did not appear on the previous 1871 Census but was found under Aston Abbotts and is now shown at the end of the 1871 Census in the “Crier” records). Wing Road, Nathan Halsey 41, farm labourer with his wife Elizabeth 38, Emily 19, a straw plaiter, William 17 & Albert 16 farm labourers, Minnie 12 a straw plaiter, Ernest 10, Alfred 7 &Harry 6. Martha E. Shotbolt 20, a certified school teacher with her cousin Clara Summerfield 17 both from Maulden, Bedfordshire. They must have lived at or next to the school. Thomas Cheney, 32 & his wife Lydia 29, Phoebe 6, Lois 4 & Francis 1.
John Halsey 44 his wife Jane 39, Edward 17, Emeline 16, Eli 14, Sidney 12, Bessie 10, Charlie 8, Louie 3. Stevens Farm, with John Stevens 82 a farmer of 115 acres employing 2 men and a boy, his wife Martha 78, unmarried daughter Emma 46 & John’s grandson Eli 22. Manor Farm, with William Hogston 32, a farm baliff to Mr. Vogt, a farmer of 150 acres employing 8 men and 2 boys. His wife Elizabeth 29 and 2 children. Further research reveals a William Vogt lived at The Lawn, Aston Clinton and died in 1902. It is likely he was the owner of Manor Farm. Stewkely Road, John Smith 44 with his wife Mary 39 & Lizzey 6. One unoccupied house. James How 31 a calf dealer with 6.5 acres employing 1 boy, his wife Suzannah 28, Elizabeth 5, Edith 3 & James 1. William Stevens 32, a baker’s carter with his wife Zilpah 33, Lois 5 & Walter 5 months. Alley. William Sharp 64. Mary Cheney 46 married with widowed daughter Selina Halsey 21, Harriett Cheney 17, a straw plaiter, Lizzie 15, Mary 12 were also straw plaiters, Ellen 10, George 7, Arthur 1 & grand-daughter Susan Halsey 2. Alley, Martha Carter 69 now a widow & parish relief (she must have taken over from her late husband), with grandson William 12 a farm labourer. James Carter 45 & his wife Hannah 43 with son Albert 22 a shepherd. Rose Cottage, Thomas Biggs & his wife Mary both 39, he was a farmer of 71 acres employing one man, Leah Biggs 47 a boarder. Dove Cottage William Stonehill 42 a butcher married but his wife is not recorded and he is not shown as a widower, his unmarried sisters Catherine 47 & Mary 45 lived with him. By the churchyard Harriet Stevens a widow age 60 a seamstress with her grandsons William 6 and Christopher 12.
Edward Biggs 57 with Elizabeth his wife 46. John Carter 33 & his wife Charlotte 28, William 11, a dealers boy, Jane 9, Lizzie 8, Hattie 6, Robert 4, Thomas 2 & Ezra 3 months also brother in law James Alma 13. This could be wrong as too young? The Village, Ann Willis a widow 50, son Benjamin 8, son in law William 19, her father in law Thomas 80, & her boarder Winifred Harding age 3. Alfred Cheney 56 & his wife Ann 63. Daniel Higgins 67 & his wife Ann 61. James Higgins 60 a widower with servant Emma Sturman 30 unmarried with her son William 10. Harry Halsey with his wife Mary both 24, Kate 6, Francis 3 & Isabell 1. Christopher Halsey 46 & Ann his wife 42, Christopher 16, Harry 12, Mary 10, & Thomas 8. . Ezra & Elizabeth Cheney both 27, Lily 5 & Sarah 1. Christopher Biggs 74 a dealer occupying 24 acres and employing 1 man. His wife Ann 71, son Frederick 34 unmarried, a grocer (no mention of a shop), grand-daughters of Thomas, Alice 18 & Sarah 16 an apprentice dressmaker. John Ingram 68, his wife Eliza 55 & grand-daughter Bertha 9. Newman Kimble 31 a shoemaker and his wife Sarah 28, Annie 6, Lizzie 4 and George 2. William Cutler 32 & his wife Sarah 28, Pamela 10, Frederick 7, Edith 5, Mini 2 & Thomas 4 months. Elija Cutler 77 a widower, grandson Edward Wilson 13. Cornelious Green 56 with Mary his wife 46, John 15, Sidney 13, Mary 9 and grandson George Collyer 2. Daniel Kempster 45, his wife Martha 43, William 23, Thirza 16, a straw plaiter, Miriam 14, Thomas 10, James 8 & Margaret 5. Richard Higgs 47, Elizabeth his wife 40, Emma 13, Samuel 9, Henry 7, George 5 & Ruth 9 months. Adelaide Biggs 50, a widow & daughters Bessie 22 & Emily 17, all dress makers. Joseph Cutler 35 & his wife Sarah 37, Mary 12, Elizabeth 6, Rosa 4 & George 1. Thomas White 63 & his wife Elizabeth 65. The Manor House, Joseph Biggs 36 a farmer & joint occupier (with Thomas Harris, Fern Cottage) of 320 acres employing 8 men & 2 boys, his wife Martha 31, Helen 1 & general servant Mary Kimble 20. Whitchurch Road, Robert Price70, with his wife Elizabeth 66 Joseph Halsey 65. Sophia Biggs 62, a widow, son Joseph with his wife Elizabeth both 33 & their children Joseph 10, a farm boy, Mary 8, James 6, Edith 5, all scholars & Agnes 1. Jessie Halsey 67 with Jane his wife 60, grandchildren Thomas 12, Martha 9, Benjamin 8, Mary 3.
Amelia Clark 56 a widow & straw plaiter, Oliver 14, Amos 12, grandson Frederick 16. George Simmons 40 & his wife Rebecca 38. Fern Cottage, Thomas Harris a farmer and joint occupier with Joseph Biggs of 320 acres employing 8 men & 2 boys), & his wife Martha both 38 Village Rectory, William Bousefield 62 a widower from Spilsby, Lincolnshire, daughter Susannah 24 from Bampton, Oxon, Agnes 20, Emily Elkington a widow 37 cook, Eliza Cromas 19 from Bow, Middlesex a housemaid, Matilda Dickens 15, general servant. Alfred Parker 33 with his wife Sarah 31, Lizzie 10, Annie 7, Ellen 6 Clara 3 & William 1. Thomas Cheney 37 his wife Sarah 39 with daughter Mary 4. Thomas Brazier 45. Post office and shop (next to the Old Rectory) run by Sarah Brazier 44, from Bampton, Oxon, wife of Thomas 45 a farm labourer, Charles 17 & John 13 farm labourers & George 10 a scholar. George Cheney 57 & Ann his wife 58, Harry Cheney 20. James Cheney 30 a boarder. James Clark 24 with his wife Lydia 25, Minnie 3. Thomas Beckett 54 a gardener with Eliza his wife 50, Thomas 25, John 13, Ellen 11, Susan 8, Sydney 6. James Halsey 15 with brother Alfred 14 in a cottage on their own. The Unicorn Inn where Albert White 30 was the publican with his wife Annie 32, Ada 4 a scholar & Amy 3. The Bell Inn, with Joseph White 48 publican and grazier occupying 56 acres, his wife Elizabeth 49, Henry 27 and Ann 19 both unmarried with Joseph 12 a scholar. The back of the Bell, one cottage was unoccupied the other occupied by a butcher Richard Stonehill 50 and his wife Henrietta 48 from Wappenham, Northants and daughter Henrietta 11. Not sure that the butchers shop was here but the enumerator of this Census. (Arthur Edward Harris), seems the most thorough so far so presume the butchers shop was elsewhere. There were 60 Houses, with 127 males & 132 females 1 house not occupied. Main occupations :- Farmers 7, Calf dealer 2, Graziers 2, Shepherd 1, Butchers 2, Bakers 2, 1 Carter, Straw Plaiters 8, Seamstress’s 2, Publicans 2, Teacher 1, Parish Clerk 1, Rector 1, Cook 1, Grocer 1 & 1 Watch cleaner. Such a shame that more buildings/cottages are not mentioned or cannot be identified where they are. Ed
Minutes of a meeting of Cublington Parish Council held on 25th May 2021 in Orchard Ground at 7.30pm Present: Cllr H Vale (Chairman) Cllr M Reilly Cllr G Antosiewicz Cllr K Shults Cllr M Waters Cllr A Bond (County) Cllr D Blamires (County) Cllr P Cooper (County) In attendance: Mr M Joy (Clerk) 1. Apologies None 2. Minutes of last meeting The minutes of the last meeting held on 9th March 2021 were discussed by the meeting and duly signed by the Chairman. 3. Councillors and their responsibilities Mr K Shults was co-opted councillor – proposed by Cllr Antosiewicz and seconded by Cllr Reilly. Community Board – Cllr Antosiewicz and Cllr Reilly. Traffic/Speed watch – Cllr Shults Lighting – Cllr Antosiewicz Orchard Ground – Cllr Waters Trees and Vice Chair – Cllr Reilly Responsible Financial Officer – Clerk 4. Declaration of Interest There were no Declaration of interests . 5. Reports County Councillors There were no reports because the Council had not met during this period due to the local elections. County Councillors were present for minute items 8.3 , 8.4 and 9.1. Cllr Reilly asked the Council should review its policy concerning illegal tipping and the correlation with charges and opening times at household waste sites. Cllr Waters set out the long delays concerning CPC planning application on the change of use for North Field. Cllr Bond offered to speak to the planners. 6. Accounts 6.1 To approve payments since last meeting The following invoices were passed for payment since the last meeting:
2 March 21 Orchard Ground income from North Field 9 March 21 Mainly Mowing mowing services 15th March 21 Autela Payroll quaterly services 15th March 21 PAYE quarterly PAYE 19th March 21 Swalec electricity charge 23rd March 21 Kerry Sletcher repair to noticeboard 25th March 21 Clerk Salary 23rd April 21 Swalec electricity charge 29th April 21 Clerk Salary
£75 £295 £41.76 £113.40 £91.82 £85 £151.13 £100.93 £154.46
6.2 To review accounts to 31st March 2021. There was a surplus to 31st March 2021 of £5,346 and accumulative cash balances of £18,693. There is committed expenditure of approx. £2,500 for legal fees to granting Orchard Ground charity a lease, traffic calming project of approx. of £3,800, and North Field Planning costs of £528. The accumulative surplus of £18,693 is earmarked for traffic calming and a programme of replacing the old mercury street lighting. 6.3 To approve the accounting statements by resolution The meeting approved the accounts. 7. Orchard Ground Report/ Charity Status and North Field A budget meeting is planned for 26th May to develop a plan of works for the site to over gate entrance , car parking and weeds etc to be funded from the Covid grant money of approx. £27,000 . No fees will be charged to the groups which use OG pavilion up to October 21. All interest groups are now using OG again. 7.1 Draft Lease Considerations/ Planning The delay in the planning application on North Field regarding change of use from agricultural to leisure was presented to the County Councillors. They stated the delay was due to staff shortages within the department. The clerk was asked to send the details of the case to Cllr Bond. An Ecological design strategy will be a condition of planning and will need to be completed before
8.6 21/01287/APP – 8 Ridings Way LU7 0LW Conversion of existing garage, single storey front/side garage extension and replacement of conservatory glass roof with tiled overlay system. The plans had been reviewed and the clerk was asked to contact the planning officer to confirm that the planning decisions will be set against the Residential Extensions design guidelines. 9. Village Matters 9.1 Traffic Calming There have been reports of lorries accessing the Red Brick recycling centre in Dunton Road via Stewkley Road at times which contravene its planning permission . A resident had kept a diary for a week annotating the lorry movements and times which showed this contravention. It was agreed the clerk would contact the Enforcement Officer. The County Councillors are aware of the concerns of Stewkley, Wing and Cublington about the level of traffic and pollution caused by the recycling units at Red Brick and Lockharts. They will review the matter once they knew which committees they have been allocated to. 9.2 Street Lighting: No issues. 9.3 Playground and maintenance Initial work has been completed by Howard Gregory. Some trees need to be lopped and Cllr Vale will contact Steve Hayward for a quotation (to include the tree at the Knob). Clerk to attend playground audit/inspection to discuss zip wire maintenance. 9.4 Renewal of Community Asset – the Unicorn It was agreed to renew the community asset. M Joy and Cllr Waters to submit the justification form to Bucks Council. Other Matters Paul Sims was thanked to clearing a tree that came down at Orchard Ground . The next meeting of the Parish Council and annual general meeting will take place on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 7.30pm venue to be advised.
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application is made to the Charities Commission for creation of the Orchard Ground Association charity . The lease has been drafted and with the solicitors. It has not yet been issued for review. 8. Planning Permissions 8.1 18/04085/APP Lakeside Business Units. The case officer has approved this application. 8.2 19/04435/ACL -Wing PC – Wing Caravan Site – application for certificate of lawfulness for existing caravan site. No change -awaiting decision from the planning office. 8.3 20/02133/APP Ridings Cottage Ridings Way Cublington Buckinghamshire LU7 0LW Redevelopment of site with three detached dwellings, additional access to Ridings Way. The applicant has withdrawn the application . It would appear that Bucks Council Heritage will not permit demolition of the building and look for refurbishment. 8.4 CM/0066/20 Planning Application made under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 1 (Plans), Condition 2 (Operating Hours) and Condition 3 (Lorry Movements) of planning permission 08/20007/AWD at Lockharts Farm Recycling Facility, Wing Road, Cublington, LU6 0LB and additional amendment to conditions 4 (machinery) and condition 11 (lighting). All the County Councillors at the meeting were aware of residents’ concerns with this application and the points represented to the planning officer by CPC. They were waiting to see which councillors would be allocated to the Mineral and Waste Planning Committee before determining their best approach. They will liaise with the County Councillor responsible for Stewkley PC. All expressed concern about the level and potential level of traffic passing through Cublington and the surrounding villages . 8.5 21/00751/AGN – Land to the South of the Walnuts Aston Abbotts Road – open fronted general purpose agricultural barn – no objection.The development of the site was discussed and CPC had made a comment to the planning officer and developer that they should consider suitability of the plans concerning minor dwellings. It was suggested the speed limit and lighting should be moved out to the Walnuts. The developer had contacted the clerk to see if a meeting would be useful . It was agreed to take up this offer and see if the developer could move the speed limit and instal lighting. If planning permission is passed CPC will be entitled to £24,060 Sport and Leisure Contribution. We have been asked to submit a project for drafting in the S106 contract with the developer. M Joy and Cllr Waters agreed to prepare something for approval by the CPC .
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