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SUMMER FETE :

Barford St Peter's School Fete on Saturday 5th July from 1:00pm.

Lots of fun for all the family.

Events, stalls, games.

Barbecue, Licensed bar.

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THE MOVIE NIGHT :

Roll out the red carpet for Barford's greatest movie stars!

Barford Pre-School presents... THE MOVIE NIGHT!

DJ, Bar, finger buffet.

Saturday 12th July at Barford Memorial Hall, 8:00pm to midnight.

Come dressed as your favourite movie star and dance the night away.

Tickets £10 each, or £15 for two, in advance.

Call Sarah on 624515 or Stephanie on 624195.

All proceeds to go to Barford Pre-School.

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SCARECROW WEEKEND :

Following the successful Scarecrow Weekend last year it has been decided to hold the event once more.

This will be on the Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 23 August, Sunday 24 August and Monday 25 August 2008. A form will be delivered to every house in Barford very soon, giving all the details, or can be downloaded using the link below.

If you entered last year please do so again, and if you cannot think of something new you can use last year’s exhibit. I know that everyone would like to see it again, but we hope that we will have more new ideas and lots more scarecrows too. There will also be a competition for children.

So ....... get thinking and ........ planning SCARECROWS.

Click here to download entry form (PDF file 210k)

Click here for photo gallery of last year's event.

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BARFORD ALLOTMENTS :

Can you dig it?

Allotments are proving extremely popular these days, and Barford is fortunate in having two allotment areas.

Contact for the Parish Council allotments is Roger Clay on    01926 624028

Contact for the Church Allotments is Tim Barlow on 01926 624296

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BARFORD HOUSE DEVELOPMENT :

As you may be aware, there have been previous proposals to develop the site on Wellesbourne Road, next to Barford House. Public consultation was carried out in 2005 and an outline scheme was included within the Village Plan.

Sharba Homes is a family-run housebuilder that produces unique residential property developments in select locations across the South Midlands and Cotswolds. Each of their developments is specifically designed to the highest standards to complement and enhance the local character and address local needs.

The company is keen to move forward with ideas for such a housing development on this 13 acre site. These could include some new homes for local people seeking affordable and/or sheltered accommodation together with some community facilities and recreational or amenity space.

Sharba Homes would like to hear what the local community thinks about such a development at this early stage in their thinking. The team want to ensure that they have identified all the issues and constraints that should be considered and ask for suggestions about what might be included in the proposals before working up a more detailed scheme which in due course would be submitted to the planning authority. ABC has been appointed to organise and oversee this consultation.

ABC will be holding two consultation events in the village. The first will be an informal drop-in session to give members of the local community a chance to meet the Sharba team, to find out how they are approaching the master planning of this site and to invite comments and discussion. A follow-up event is planned for later in the year so that people can see how their comments have been responded to and view more worked up proposals for the site.

The initial consultation session will take place on Monday 14th July from 2pm – 7pm in Barford Memorial Hall. On arrival you will be able to view some display material and talk through any issues or questions face-to-face with members of the Sharba team. There will also be an opportunity to give written comments which will fed back to the team to help inform their ongoing design and planning work.

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MID-SUMMER NOTES :

This summer Mid Summer Notes actually took place under cover, in St Peter's Church, which is the first time in the last seven or eight years, that we have been rained off.

But in fact it proved to be a huge success because the sound was absolutely magical.

We are so fortunate in Barford to have so much young talent. And talent which our young people wish to share with us. The music they brought to us was beautiful, varied and inspired. Well done to Michael Dunnett-Stone who played jazz piano, Matthew Partridge – piano and bassoon, Isobel Williams and Matthew Johnston – Violin, Hannah Bridges – violin, Mark Williams – Oboe and piano.

Our verse was given with much feeling by Jane Scott, Christine McBeath, and Roger Clay. Janet Cave of Champagne Flutes enchanted us with her beautiful playing; it was her first public performance after damaging her wrist in a fall earlier this year.

Our solo singers Wendy Barlow and Mike Burman excelled and the Choir provided an energetic finale to the concert. Paul Williams was a star and supported all the performers with his fine accompanying.

Very many thanks to Jan Bradley, my family and friends for organising the catering so well upon a last minute change of venue. A great total of £550 was raised for NSPKU and the Shop Fund.

Well done everyone!

Shirley Osborne

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CHALLENGE BIKE RIDE IN AID OF MYTON HOSPICE :

Andrea Williams, a former Barford resident of 15 years from 8 Hemmings Mill, is undertaking a sponsored cycle ride for Myton Hospice as part of ‘The Challenge’ bike ride.. As a member of a group of about 30 the ride will take her through Thailand and Cambodia, overall covering 600 km in seven days, about 50 miles a day.

She has wanted to do this kind of challenge for many years now. When recently a very close friend died of cancer, Andrea experienced first hand the difference Myton Hospice makes to ensure nobody battles through cancer on their own.

So if you can support Myton by sponsoring Andrea it would be greatly appreciated. For details please go to www.justgiving.com/andreawilliams1 or pick up a sponsorship form at the Post Office or in St Peter’s Church. There will also be a collection box in The Granville as well as at the Post Office. Donations need to be submitted before the ride.

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JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDS END :

Graham Lees, a Barford resident, will be cycling from John O’Groats to Lands End, starting on 27 June 2008.

Graham raised nearly £10,000 for Breast Cancer Care two years ago doing the trip from South to North solo. Click here to read his account of the journey and view the photo gallery.

The air ambulance serves Warwickshire and Northamptonshire’s communities and provides support to over 1 million motorists who use the counties’ roads every day. The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance costs 1.4 million pounds per year and is funded entirely by voluntary donations.

If you would like to support Graham, click here to visit his website.

The family will be collecting in the Barford pubs on Friday 20th June.

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CONCERT IN AID OF VILLAGE SHOP APPEAL :

Concert to be given by young people from Barford and Sherbourne at St. Peter's Church, Barford on Tuesday, August 5th at 7:00pm in aid of the Village Shop Appeal.

The pieces will cover many musical styles from Vivaldi to the Beatles.

Tickets, which include a complimentary drink, are priced at £5 for adults, £1 for children, and will be available on the door or in advance from Anne Williams or Alex Farr; children are encouraged to come along with their parents!

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BOOK SALE :

Soroptimists International Leamington & Warwick are once again holding a Book Sale in the Royal Priors on Saturday 6th September from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

If you have any unwanted books, new or used, which you would like to donate please contact me or deliver to 12 Ryland Road. All proceeds will go direct to the Air Ambulance.

Heather Harvey

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POSTCARDS FOR THE CHURCH IN SUDAN :

Financial support for the Christian Church is raised by selling post cards and an appeal has been sent out for more. They can be old or new, from recent holidays at home or abroad, but please leave the stamp intact. Nationwide they are averaging a £ 1000 per month from selling these postcards and the money goes direct to the churches.

If you have cards to donate, please leave in your churches and contact Denise on 411957 for collection. Thank you.

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BOOK SALE :

Soroptimists International Leamington & Warwick are once again holding a Book Sale in the Royal Priors on Saturday 6th September from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

If you have any unwanted books, new or used, which you would like to donate please contact me or deliver to 12 Ryland Road. All proceeds will go direct to the Air Ambulance.

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POST OFFICE :

Post Office opening hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 to 5:30pm.

Jane Symonds

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BARFORD PARISH DIRECTORY :

Following the Barford Parish Plan questionnaire it was decided there was a need for a Parish Directory.

A small group has been working hard for some time collating information. The finished article has now been distributed by hand to every household in Barford, Wasperton and Sherbourne. If you do not receive a copy please contact Angela Watkins on 01926 624758 or

Extra copies are available at a cost of £1 each from Angela Watkins.

John Murphy
Chairman, Barford, Sherbourne and Wasperton Joint Parish Council

A downloadable copy of the Directory will be available on the website shortly. There is no intention at the moment to re-print the Directory, but updates and corrections will be maintained on the website.

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BARFORD BEGINNERS :

Parent Baby and Toddler Group

It has been lovely to see everyone back after Easter, as well as some new faces. Among the activities this term we will be having a photographer, sales of cards and toys, a teddy bears’ picnic and a visit from the Health Visitor. Of course there is always plenty of time for playing, painting and making things, and with a bit of luck we will be able to play outside soon, with our swing, slide, cars, bikes and sandpit!

Why not join us at The Scout Hut, Wasperton Lane, Barford every Thursday during term time, anytime from 9:45am - 11:30am.

Just £1.50 per carer and child, includes refreshments. First visit free. Grandparents, childminders and nannies are all welcome – why not come and join us one morning?

Sarah and Philippa

Kindly Supported by Wellesbourne and District Lions and The Heart of England Co-operative Society

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BARFORD "RELIEF IN NEED" CHARITY :

The trustees would like to invite requests for assistance from residents of Barford who may be struggling to meet the financial burden of educational expenses for their children for the new academic year. The trustees are aware of the increasing financial expenses of higher education in relation to student loans and will consider on merit financial assistance as appropriate.

The Barford Relief in Need Charity is keen to support Barford residents who require financial assistance in times of need and are keen to hear from anyone who is aware of any Barford resident who may require the support of the charity.

All requests are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Gerard Veness
Chairman, 01926 624576

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VOLUNTARY DRIVERS SCHEME :

A small number of people have generously offered to act as drivers for those in the three parishes who find themselves in difficulty in reaching hospital, doctors, dentists, chemists and in emergency situations.

Should you need some help, please telephone me and we will try very hard to find someone who is able to offer transport. It may not always be possible but we will do our best.

Barbara Winstone 624595

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INTERNET SAFETY:

Protect your family online

The internet is fantastic for information and great for communication, but we all need to know how to use it safely. Your children are likely to have internet access in more than one place, so it's important to equip them with the skills to handle this new technology safely.

Click for more information.

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COMPOST AT HOME :

Warwickshire County Council is part of a nationwide "Compost at Home" campaign. The campaign encourages residents to transform their kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost for a blooming garden.

Residents are being encouraged to put their compostable kitchen and garden waste to good use by ordering one of the scheme’s subsidised compost bins. The Council have teamed up with WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) to provide the bins — along with a free guide to composting and a handy sticker highlighting what can and can’t go in — delivered direct to people’s doors. The Warwickshire scheme will play its part in the nation-wide drive covering 6.5 million households across England and Scotland to promote the recycling of kitchen and garden waste and reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.

Nearly two thirds of kitchen and garden waste can be tipped straight in the compost bin. You might be surprised to discover that it’s not just fruit and vegetable peelings and prunings that can go in either — cardboard, eggshells and teabags make for great compost too. Composting means hugely cutting down on the amount of waste we put out for collection — not to mention a beautiful garden to enjoy as well.

WRAP is helping to provide Warwickshire residents with compost bins starting from £5, including delivery. People eager to start home composting should call 0845 073 2001 to order their bin.

A Home Composting Advisor is working closely with Warwickshire County Council. Local residents can call 0845 600 0323 for advice and information on home composting, or click to visit their website.

For further information contact: Penny Holmes, WRAP 07985 953184 or

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FINANCIAL HELP FOR LOCAL STUDENTS :

The Hampton Lucy Grammar School Foundation is an educational charity which provides grants to young people under 25 years of age who live in the parishes of Hampton Lucy, Charlecote, Wasperton and Alveston and who may be at school or in further or higher education or other training programmes.

The Trustees consider applications very carefully and, as well as assisting individuals in meeting educational costs, make grants to local schools.

The Trustees would like to hear from parents and from young people who may be in financial need. Provided applicants meet the relevant criteria, the Trustees may award a grant or a series of grants towards the provision of education, training, additional classes or equipment eg for music, art, dance, or sports, as well as help towards college or university.

Requests for Grant Application Forms and other enquiries should be sent to the Clerk to the Trustees, Hampton Lucy Grammar School Foundation, Edmund House, Rugby Road, Leamington Spa CV32 6EL.

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CHATROOM @ St PETER'S :

Chatroom normally meets twice a month and new members are always welcome.

Click here for more details.

Chris and Michael

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BARFORD MOTHER, BABY & TODDLER GROUP

Wednesdays 2:00pm till 3:00pm. Barford Memorial Hall.

Bring your little ones and help them develop their social skills while you make new friends and swap stories.

Contribute £1.50 to the running costs and we will provide little ones with a drink and fruit or biscuits and tea or coffee for you.

Just turn up or call Jo on 01926 624392.

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HEALTH & SAFETY: PEST CONTROL

The following services are provided by the Environmental Health Department at Warwick District Council:

Rats: treated free of charge

Bedbugs, fleas, cockroaches, wasps, mice: there is a charge made for these treatments with the exception of those who claim income based benefits, or half price for those receiving state pensions, proof of which will need to be seen by the Pest Control Operator.

Pests not treated: bees, bats, squirrels, wild cats, rabbits, foxes, ants and other insect pests. However, advice can be given.

For further information, telephone 01926 450000 for service or 01926 456705 for advice, or log onto www.warwickdc.gov.uk

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BARFORD E-MAIL ADDRESS

Did you know you could have your own Barford e-mail address, for example johnsmith@barford.org.uk

The cost is a very reasonable £10 for two years.

E-mails received at your Barford e-mail address can be forwarded on to any existing e-mail address that you already have, and this forwarding can be changed at any time at no cost. This would give you the flexibility to change your internet service provider (ISP) without needing to change your e-mail address. Alternatively, you can use the Barford e-mail address directly, by setting up an e-mail account in Outlook for example.

The website has recently moved to a new hosting service, and we can provide an improved service with effective spam protection.

Phone Keith Roberts on (07748) 644515, or e-mail the Website Group via the Contact Us page, for full details.

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HELPLINE NUMBERS

The following phone numbers may be useful:

Environmental Crime Hotline, for reporting abandoned vehicles, fly tipping, refuse and recycling issues:

Phone: (01926) 456339
Fax: (01926) 456753

Click here to email environmental problems to Warwick District Council.

Reporting fly-posting on street furniture (lampposts, benches etc): (01926) 412525
Reporting fly-posting on WDC property: (01926) 416523
Reporting graffiti on WDC property: (01926) 456031

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111


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WARWICKSHIRE MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS BARFORD:

The Mobile Library Service has changed for 2008.

The frequency of visits is now every 3 weeks as new communities have been added onto the schedule.

There will be fewer but better books and the availability of children's books has been restricted to books for children aged five and under. So that no one misses out we will select appropriate books not on the mobile library free of charge. This can be arranged in person during a visit to the mobile library or by calling the Mobile Library Depot on 01926 815031.

The new service will visit Barford every three weeks on Fridays throughout the year. The date this month is 11th July.

The new times are:

Fairfax Close Arr 10:00 Dep 10:30
Mill Lane Arr 10:35 Dep 10:50
Sandy Way Arr 11:10 Dep 11:30

For further information on the routes and dates of stops of the new Mobile Library Service, please call 01926 815031.

Click here for more details.

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THE RURAL HOUSEBOUND SERVICE:

The Rural Housebound Service is a partnership between the Warwickshire Library and Information Service and Age Concern Warwickshire. It offers a free library service to housebound people living in rural areas of the county. A team of thirty volunteers assist with the selection of books and their delivery to readers throughout the county.

If you live within rural Warwickshire, do not have access to transport or do not have family or friends who can regularly exchange library books for you and you are unable to visit your local library or mobile library, you will qualify for this service. Two volunteers will visit your home once a month, bringing a selection of books, stories on tape, music cassettes or jigsaws. You may request any item free of charge and we can also help you with any information enquiries.

This is a free service. If you think you are eligible for this service or know of someone who might benefit from receiving it, please contact: Debbie Sly, Rural Housebound Service, Kenilworth Library, 11 Smalley Place, Kenilworth CV8 1QG, call (01926) 851031 or click here for the website.

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