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SUSA's Annual Quiz Night
If you are interested in getting a team together for
this annual event on Friday 23 April at Sharnbrook Upper
School then
click
here for details.
Parish Council Notes
The Borough has proposed to the Boundary
Commissioners an increase in the number of Borough
Councillors from 36 to 40. As a result Felmersham and
Radwell parish would be part of a ward which will also
include Milton Ernest, Sharnbrook, Knotting and
Souldrop. The total electorate for the proposed new ward
is 3,300 of whom 607 live in this parish.
A tender has been accepted for
removing the roof moss and other work on Felmersham bus
shelter. The retaining wall on Jubilee lawn will be
repaired by the Borough. A proposal to recommend that a
sign is positioned at the top of Memorial Lane advising
drivers of long vehicles of the restricted width at the
T junction at the bottom of the lane was agreed. A
direction sign to the Village Hall could also be
included. Salt bins are empty.
Concern was expressed about
through traffic in the two villages. With the expansion
of the Sharnbrook Science Park, new housing and
congestion in the centre of Sharnbrook at peak periods
it was considered that this will lead to an increase in
traffic through the parish. A letter will be sent to the
Borough expressing concern and suggesting that the
rejected proposal to build a new road from the Science
Park to the A6 be reconsidered. Permission will be sort
to plant a tree on Radwell Green with the intention of
illuminating it over Christmas and the new year. The
Parish Precept was set at £12,500, the same as last
year.
Webmaster - 13/1/10
New Year Resolutions
Tony Lockwood, publicity officer for Pavenham and
Felmersham C C, shares his
new year resolutions.
Dennis Turner
- An Obituary
Protect with Smartwater
Protect your property with
Smartwater.
Neighbourhood Watch are selling Smartwater for £20 which
comes with a lifetime registration, if you order from
the site it will cost £45 and you have to re-register at
a cost each year.
You can contact Neighbourhood Watch on 01234 275165 or
email
lynne.arch@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
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Fieldfare seen in Felmersham garden |
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Paul Davis writes: This is the first time our
garden has been visited by fieldfares in the 27 years we
have lived here, presumably as a consequence of the early
snow and the presence on the tree of a large number of
bright yellow sweet apples that we had left for the birds.
(Fieldfares are often seen in orchards). They are close
relatives of the thrush and most of those that we see in
Britain are migrants from Scandinavia. I have read that the
number of breeding pairs in the UK is less than 5 but the
winter population of migrants is around 720,000.
Their arrival has proved controversial with the
local blackbird population, with many raucous
disputes, but they are increasing in confidence and
proving to be more than a match for any blackbird.
This is certainly a very pleasant side effect of a
cold and snowy spell of weather. 31/12/09 |
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Audrey Middlemas -
An Obituary
Sunday Service at Methodist
Church
On Sunday 24 January the Sunday Service will be held
at the Methodist Church, Sharnbrook at 10.30am. There is
no service at St Marys church, Felmersham.
Brownies Face Closure
Unless the Felmersham and Radwell Brownies can find
somebody prepared to come forward and train for an adult
leadership qualification the unit faces closure. Pat
Keeble, the current leader, plans to retire at the end
of the year so she urgently requests
suitable people to consider volunteering for this rewarding
work. For more details please contact Pat on 782134.
Pat's
letter to Brownie parents.
Next Litter Pick
Maggie Spoor writes: The next litter pick is booked for
Saturday 20th March. In Felmersham we will meet by the
bus shelter at 10.00 am and in Radwell we meet by The
Green, also at 10.00 am. Everyone is welcome to join the
litter pick and all equipment is provided.
Alan Stevens - Service of Thanksgiving
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Alan was held at St Marys
Church, Felmersham on Monday 25
January 2010.
Alan's
family wish to thank all those who sent the many
very kind messages of support which they have received.
Bedfordshire Police Facebook
Join the official Bedfordshire Police Facebook site to
keep up to date with what is happening across the Force
in an informal, quick and easy way.
It offers information on a range of topics including
public and road safety, the police dogs, police award
winners, PCSOs, knife crime, wanted people and officer
and cadet recruitment.
Anybody thinking of joining the official Bedfordshire
Police Facebook site can expect crime prevention and
campaign video clips, links to other sites which may be
of interest, contact information, and a discussion forum
for the opportunity to share views on current issues,
how the site can be improved and anything else the fans
want to share. Go to
www.facebook.com and search under Bedfordshire
Police.
Messy
Church
Come and play
at St Peters ‘Messy Church’
Every Monday 11.45 until 1.45pm
Lunch for you and your carer.
Toys to play with
Simple craft activity
Story
Singing
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details from:
Jane Wells 782462 or Richard Phipps 781789 |
Bicycle Found
A bicycle has been found in the parish. If you know
who it belongs to please contact the local police
(weekdays 8am to 4pm) 01234 275175 or 01234 275176
Sheina Burbidge -
An Obituary
Parent and Toddler Group
With effect from January 2010 the
Parent and Toddler Group will meet on Fridays and not
Thursdays, the meeting times remain the same.
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felmersham.net is now on
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Local History Book
Felmersham
The History of a Riverside Parish
Full Details
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at Milton Ernest Garden Centre
Open 7 days a week. Plenty of free
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If you
live in Felmersham and Radwell and you would like to share a
photograph with others then why not post it on the "Photos in Focus"
page? The photograph can be of any subject and, if possible, of
local interest.
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