NOTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 13 NOVEMBER 2007.

 

The winners of the categories in the Barlestone in Bloom competition for 2007 were present to receive their awards

Best Front Garden      1^st        Mr. P. Enston, 26 Newbold Rd

                                    2^nd       Mr & Mrs. B. Bakewell, 29 Bagworth Rd

                                    3^rd        Mrs. A. Hodges, 3 Manor Rd

                                    4^th        Mr & Mrs. D. Branson, 25 Avondale

 

Best Hanging Basket

                                    1^st        Mr. P. Enston, 26 Newbold Rd

                                    2^nd       Mrs. M. Brotherhood, 75 Bosworth Rd

                                    3^rd        Mrs. V. Storer, 12 Deacon Ave

                                    4^th        Mr & Mrs. D. Jones, 52 Bosworth Rd

 

Best Non Floral           1^st        Mr. A. Jordan, 4 Kirkman Close

                                    2^nd       Mrs. M. Jordan, 3 Kirkman Close

 

Best Garden Feature              Mr & Mrs. D. Hextall, 20 Spinney Drive

 

 

Mrs. Richardson reported that there would be a police surgery on the 15^th November when PC Anderson would be available.

 

The cost of vandalism in the village continues, this month there has been damage to the notice board which required new legs, two windows in the pavilion have been smashed due to footballs being kicked against the shutters and the main shutter on the large doors overlooking the football pitch have been damaged.  The cost this month equates to around £600.  This is has to be paid for from the budget the Parish Council receives from the borough so in effect, from your council tax.

 

Remembrance Day feedback

A positive feedback had been received especially for the trumpet player, and a letter of thanks has gone to everyone who took part.  Mrs. Richardson reported that £643 had been raised., this will go to the Poppy Appeal. It was suggested that a Master of Ceremonies could be nominated in future years to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony at the cenotaph.

 

Christmas

P.Enston reported that Steve Grady from Cadeby Tree Trust has agreed to donate the Christmas Tree this year to the village and the Parish Council are very grateful.

The lighting of the Christmas Tree will take place at 5 pm on Sunday 9^th December, all are welcome to come along and enjoy mince pies and carols.

 

Cemetery

The gates have now been newly painted and our thanks to Mr. Weston for a job well done.

 

Wheel

Gillivers have taken over the responsibility of painting the wheel and again the Parish Council are very grateful to them.