DICKENS 2024

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Atherstone Mayor Cllr Sara Bishop Hosts Civic Reception Ahead of Dickens Parade

On Saturday, 30th November 2024, Atherstone’s Mayor, Cllr Sara Bishop, hosted a Civic Reception at the Red Lion Hotel in advance of the Dickens Parade.

The fundraising event successfully raised £550.21 for the Mayor’s chosen charity, St Giles Hospice. Volunteers were on hand to assist with the raffle, which added to the event’s success.

Civic guests and dignitaries from across Warwickshire attended, including the Chairman of Warwickshire County Council and Consort, the Mayor of North Warwickshire Borough Council, the Deputy Mayor of Alcester Town Council and Consort, the Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and Consort, as well as MP Rachel Taylor and many other community guests.

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Civic Reception Dickens 2024

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Dickens 2024

Photographs courtesy of Joseph Kobrin.

Community Grant Fund Awarded

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Atherstone Town Mayor Presents £1000 Community Grant to Open Hands Community CIC
Atherstone Town Mayor, Councillor Sara Mayor, proudly presented a Community Grant Fund cheque for £1000 to Open Hands Community CIC on behalf of Atherstone Town Council. Pictured are Sarah and Gracie King, along with the Mayor’s Consort, Alan Bishop.
This grant will support the ongoing efforts of Open Hands Community CIC in providing essential services and support to the local community. The Mayor expressed her admiration for the organisation’s dedication and impact, highlighting the importance of such community-driven initiatives.

Remembrance Service and Parade November 10th 2024

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Remembrance Sunday 2020

 

9:45   Remembrance Service: St Mary’s Church, Vicar Michael Brandsma.

10.40 Remembrance Parade*: St Mary’s Church to Atherstone Cemetery

11.00 Act of Remembrance: Atherstone Cemetery, Sheepy Road.

11.40 Remembrance Parade*: Atherstone Cemetery to St Mary’s Church

 

Following the parade refreshments will be served in St Mary’s Church.

*Parade timings are approximate

 

 

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

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NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Parish of Atherstone (Central)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Anne Forwood, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for
the Parish Council.
If by 12 November, 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for
an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by
TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the
vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 20 January, 2025.
Dated 23 October, 2024
Steve Maxey
Returning Officer
The Council House
South Street
Atherstone
Warwickshire
CV9 1DE

Allotment Awards 2024

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ATHERSTONE TOWN COUNCIL ALLOTMENT AWARDS 2024

Atherstone Town Council Allotment Awards were presented at the Town Council Meeting on Wednesday 16th October 2024.

The Town Council manages two allotment sites in the Atherstone, one on Gypsy Lane and one on Bracebridge Road.

Over 150 tenants are eligible to enter the annual allotment awards and once again the standard of entries was very high.

If anyone is interested in renting an allotment in Atherstone there are waiting lists at both sites and enquiries can be made to the Deputy Town Clerk on 01827 720829.

 

Judging took place on Tuesday 30th July 2024.

Allotments: (judging group) representatives were:

Cllrs Jones, Barnett & Chambers

Merevale – 6pm to 7.30pm

Gypsy Lane – 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Merevale Allotments:                                                        Winners

First Prize Full Plot – Trophy +£25 + certificate            Plot 15

Second Prize Full Plot – £20 + certificate                        Plot 9

First Prize Half Plot – Trophy +£15 +certificate             Plot 39a

Second Prize Half Plot – £10 +certificate                        Plot 33a

Special Commendation (Lovely looking plot)                  Plot 28

Special Commendation (Excellent variety)                      Plot 4b

 

Gypsy Lane Allotments:                                                   Winners

First Prize Full Plot – Trophy +£25 + certificate            Plot 41

Second Prize Full Plot – £20 + certificate                        Plot 29

First Prize Half Plot – Trophy +£15 +certificate             Plot 24b

Second Prize Half Plot – £10 +certificate                        Plot 19a

First Prize Best Newcomer – £15 +certificate                 Plot 38a

Second Prize Best Newcomer – £15 +certificate           Plot 23

Special Commendation (Really organised)                     Plot 38b

Special Commendation (Nice chickens!)                         Plot 11b

 

Report by Cllr Jones on behalf of the Judging Panel

2024 has not been a good year for allotments!  The weather has been extremely changeable and there was a lot of heavy rain during the planting season making the ground soggy and wet to work on.  This was followed with relatively short bursts of extremely hot sunshine and more heavy rain.  Despite these challenges it was a privilege for us to spend the evening inspecting the Merevale View and Gypsy Lane allotments, we even had a fly past by an Apache helicopter. We were all impressed by the work, skill and ingenuity demonstrated in so many of the plots and felt sympathy for the plot holders suffering from rotting roots and poor yields. There were still many triumphs, and we are proud to celebrate these here.

Gypsy Lane had the tallest beans (Plot G39b) and the most delicious looking pears (Plot 37) and Merevale had some excellent woven willow fencing (Plot M4b) and a really well tended community plot (Plot M50) that looked very fruitful. Judging which plots to present awards to is a subjective matter where the judges had their own preferences.

Is a beautiful, tended vegetable plot (Plot M32) more worthy than a well-run pigeon loft (Plot G20b)? Is a well-stocked chicken run (Plot G13) higher ranking than a succulent raspberries? (Plot M68)?  Maybe the young grapevine (G25b) will be ripe for awards in the coming years?

Despite not having a set of predetermined scoring criteria the judges’ deliberations actually presented clear award winners for each category, along with a few special commendations for extra skills on display.

 

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Parish of Atherstone (North)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Joshua Smith, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 24 October, 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 31 December, 2024.

Dated 4 October, 2024

Steve Maxey

Returning Officer

The Council House

South Street

Atherstone

Warwickshire

CV9 1DE

Mayor hosts Atherstone Civic Service to launch an eventful Autumn schedule

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Atherstone Civic Service – The Mayor with representatives of her chosen charity – Atherstone Friends of St Giles Hospice

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Atherstone Civic Service – with NWBC Deputy Mayor Cllr Debbie Bates

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Atherstone Civic Service – with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Mayor Cllr Robin Webber-Jones with Consorts

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High Sheriff Sikh Legal Service – with Mrs Ravinder Kaur Gill – The High Sheriff of Warwickshire

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NWBC Civic Service – pictured with the NWBC Mayor Colin Hayfield and Rachel Taylor MP.

Community Forum – Grand Union Canal Transfer

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EXCLUSIVE Community Forum – Please come along to Outwood Primary School from 6:30pm on Tuesday 8th October, speak to your Town Councillors and let us know your views on the current proposals for the Grand Union Canal Transfer.

Atherstone Town Council intend to respond to the Public Consultation on the Grand Union Canal Transfer and want to ensure that we represent how the community within our Town Boundary feel about these early stage proposals and how it will impact upon us all.

We strongly encourage our residents to also respond directly to the public consultation where they are able to do so. Home – Grand Union Canal Transfer (guctransfer.co.uk)

 

Grand Union Canal Transfer - Tell Us Your ThoughtsTuesday 8th October from 6:30pm, Outwoods Primary School

Grand Union Canal Transfer – Community Forum Poster

September Community Forum – Come and Play!

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The focus topic for this month’s community forum is play areas. Deborah Sharp, Project Officer from North Warwickshire Borough Council will be in attendance to answer your queries.