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Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and in light of the risks posed, the Annual Atherstone Remembrance Parade could not take place this year.

This was deeply disappointing for all who proudly take part year after year and it is not a step that has been taken lightly but in line with Government guidelines based on expert advice to protect the health and well-being of everyone who would have participated in the event.

We are however delighted to be able to share some photos and with you that were taken socially distanced courtesy of Graham Beale Photography and two videos kindly shared with us by the Stone Channel.

Our Mayor Cllr Denise Clews laid a wreath on behalf of the Town Council and Cllr Ray Jarvis as NWBC Deputy Mayor on behalf of North Warwickshire Borough Council, plus Craig Tracey MP and Karen Tracey, Rev Michael Brandsma the Vicar of St Marys Church, Eddie Stephenson on behalf of North Warwickshire First Responders, Cllr Gary Chamberlain Chairman of Atherstone Partnership (all whilst observing social distancing and Covid protocols) and we also had a wonderful Bugler.

St Marys Road and Westwood Road Play Areas in Atherstone have now re-opened with clear signage on both play areas to remind people to social distance.

What we need from you please:

↔️ Please maintain social distancing from other people not from your household
✋ Avoid entering a play area if there are already a number of other families in there
💦 Sanitise yours and your children’s hands before you enter and after you leave the play area
🧼 If you have wipes with you, wipe down touch points such as swing seats before and after use

We really appreciate your support and hope you can enjoy a safe trip to the play areas

Atherstone Cemetery is open to members of the public but social distancing must be observed at all times.

This is an amendment (announced by the government on 18th April 2020) to the  Government Regulation Statutory Instruments 2020 No. 350 Public Health England

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 Requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergency.

ATHERSTONE TOWN COUNCIL ALLOTMENT AWARDS 2019

Atherstone Town Council Allotment Awards were presented at the Town Council on Wednesday 16th October 2019.

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 still some vacancies at both sites and enquiries can be made to the Deputy Town Clerk on 01827 720829.

List of Winners Merevale Allotments:

• First Prize Full Plot – Mr S Ford Plot 15
• Second Prize Full Plot – Mr Cotton / Ms Hudspith Plot 43
• First Prize Half Plot – Mr K Ford Plot 35
• Second Prize Half Plot – Mrs J Rollins Plot 36a
• Best Newcomer – Mr K Dawe and Mr Graham Smith Plot 14a
• Commendation – Volunteer Centre – Plot 50

List of Winners Gypsy Lane Allotments:

• First Prize Full Plot – Mr S Roberts Plot 32
• Second Prize Full Plot – Mr Knight Plot 8
• First Prize Half Plot – Mr Ford Plot 23b
• Second Prize Half Plot – Mr Bartlam Plot 24b
• Best Newcomer – Mrs Pearce Plot 9A