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BEATING THE PARISH BOUNDS :

Our annual sponsored walk around part of the parish boundary takes place May Day, this year Monday 5th May, by kind permission of landowners and tenants. All proceeds go to St Peter’s Church funds. Self-sponsorship is welcome.

It isn’t necessary to walk the entire route in order to take part. Sections can be walked easily and you can start and finish at many points. Please ask for advice about this.

The walk begins at St Peter’s Church; assemble at 10:15am. Full details of the route, sponsorship and gift aid forms have been delivered to all Barford households, or you can download one from this website (see below).

Lunch snacks/ refreshments will be available in St Peter’s Church (just come for this if you wish) and there will be the usual Avon ferry crossing. As in previous years, if you would like it, please book lunch in advance to ensure the right amount is available and to reduce wastage.

If you live outside of Barford and would like the details, please contact as below or click here to download sponsorship form (PDF 318k).

David Winstone, Walk Coordinator
Tel: 624595

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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 in April 2008. 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 :

Two years ago, Graham Lees cycled from Lands End to John o' Groats and raised nearly £10,000 for Breast Cancer Care.

Click here to read his account of the journey and view the photo gallery.

Now he is planning to do the same journey from north to south. to raise money for the Warwickshire Air Ambulance, starting on June 27th.

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

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CONCERT AT ST PETER'S CHURCH, BARFORD :
Thursday 29th May at 7:30pm.

Following the major fire which destroyed St Nicholas' Church in Radford Semele on Palm Sunday, David Jessett has given Chris Farr permission to use St Peter's as a venue for a concert to raise some money towards their rebuilding fund.

The concert will given by Chris Farr(organ) with James Hewitt (violin) and Mark Dupere (cello) who are studying Baroque music at The Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. The programme will include music by Corelli, Bach & Handel.

The concert is to be held on Thursday 29th May starting at 7:45pm.

Tickets: £8.00 - including a glass of wine - available from:
Chris & Alex Farr (01926) 620117

AN "EVENING OF NOSTALGIA" :
Sponsored by Sherbourne PCC.

Wellesbourne Choral Society present "An Evening of Nostalgia" on Saturday 16th May, at 7:30pm in St Peter's Church, Wellesbourne.

Tickets £6 available from Margaret Cox - 01789 841862

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SHERBOURNE PLANT SALE
AND CHURCH OPEN DAY:

Countryside Alliance Annual Plant Sale at Sherbourne Park on Sunday 18th May from 10:00am to 3:00 pm..

There will be trade stands, afternoon teas and the chance to visit Sherbourne Park gardens and All Saints Church (in the afternoon). The church will have a morning worship service at 11:00 am and then be open to visitors in the afternoon from 12:00 until 3:00 pm.

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SEEKERS :

Next meeting of this topical discussion group will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday 22nd May at 3 New Cottages, Wasperton.

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RAILWAY CHILDREN :

Following the kind donations from the people who attended my talks on our Indian experiences I am delighted to report that I have sent £80 to the street children's charity, the Railway Children.

Many thanks for your support.

Kate Findlay

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CMS COLLECTION :

The recent collection realised £76.96 although curtailed by illness. If you still have an unemptied box, please contact Betty or Mike.

Thank you.

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BREAKFAST WITH THE BARNABAS FUND :

The three PCCs have agreed to support various charities in order to “look at issues of justice and peace more actively in order to develop a Christian voice on such issues”. One of these is The Barnabas Fund.

On 28th June, Peter Burnett from the Fund will be coming along to tell us more about the charity which was established in 1993 with the aim of providing practical help to Christians in a Muslim environment.

The morning will start with a full English breakfast and then Peter will speak about the work of the Fund.

Tickets are £5 and can be obtained from Revd David Jessett (624238) or any member of the three PCCs.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you.

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WARWICKSHIRE BEST VILLAGE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2008 :

I am currently trying to organise an entry into this competition as I think Barford fulfils so many of the criteria laid down in the guidelines. I have a number of village groups willing to work with me towards the entry but am aware that there are other organisations who could add weight to our case.

The categories to choose from are :

Community Projects
Health
Transport
Community Buildings
Business
Environment
Communication
History and Heritage

If any village group thinks they can help out with this, please contact Wendy Barlow on 624296. The closing date is the end of April and although the entry form does not seem very complicated, time is limited.

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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 dates for May are the 9th and 30th.

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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