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We need help to deliver the Hardwicke Matters magazine to 3 locations in Hardwicke;
1) 75 magazines to part of Overbrook Road
2) 70 magazines to Ashgrove close & Westland Road
3) 43 magazines to Pinewood
If anyone can
spare approximately 1 hour each month to deliver the magazine to any one of the above locations please phone Ray Mackie 01452
725563 for further details, Thank you.
Frampton on Severn Surgery Patient Participation Group
Walks in May will be at Arlingham. Public car parking on the Passage Road at 9.45am for a 10.00am start from the Cross Roads. The first walk of the month will be on Monday the 6th and the second one on Wednesday the 22nd.
These walks are fully compliant with the the national Walking for Health scheme, as will all future walks under this banner.
Important anyone who would like to assist with the walks should make themselves known to the Walk Leader.
SPECIAL The walk leader would like from anyone how would to take part in a Monday Evening (7pm) Health Walk or
Longer Walks (4-6 miles) possible at week ends.Should you require further information please contact Nick by email at nandanailsworth@yahoo.co.uk or ring 01452 740265. In future the latest details of walks will be available on the web at www.strollinginstrouddistrict.org.uk ,
then click on "Walks near you" then tick the Parish(es) you are interest in and then click "Submit Query" at the bottom of the page (to reveal what is available)."
The staff and committee at Hardwicke Playgroup are always looking at ways of improving our service in the local and surrounding area.
With that in mind we would like to ask you as parents what you NEED from us so that we can better understand your requirements and where possible consider making changes to accommodate those needs.
Please spend a few minutes answering the following questions and email to me (Katrina aka lollipop lady) at
hardwickeplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk or text playgroup mobile on 07724 139 217. Alternatively pass me a note at the school crossing or pop it through the village hall letter box.
1. Do you want sessions to be 3 hours? (Currently 2.5 hrs. 9.30-12.00 Mon-Thurs)
2. Do you want to do parent duties?
3. Do you want sessions for 2 year olds?
4. Any other comments
Thanks!
NB. Hardwicke Playgroup is registered charity No 109524
Delivered free to 2025 homes every month - since 1989
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From Your County councillor :- Tony Blackburn
HARDWICKE’ S CHOICE : THANK YOU
“Cassandra “ the famous Daily Mirror columnist who stopped writing his column on 3rd September 1939 , to devote himself to the War effort as propagandist ,when he resumed it in May 1945 began his piece “ As I was saying before I was interrupted....”I feel rather like this having been out of touch with ”Hardwick Matters” for the last few weeks being busy canvassing in Hardwicke and elsewhere as your Conservative candidate for the new “ Hardwicke and Severn” division in the Gloucestershire County Council Elections. Except that the “interruption “ is the very humbling and vital one of submitting myself to the electors to be accepted or rejected and not a World War.
The result was:-
Blackburn (Conservative ) 1246
Madley ( Labour) 658
Hartley (Green) 367
Robinson (Lib. Dem.) 129
May I thank the voters of Hardwicke for electing me as their county Councillor for another 4 years?
I much appreciate the confidence that you have expressed in me and will do my best whether or not you voted for me to represent you.
What next? Well the County wide result at Shire Hall is that the Conservatives have 23 councillors, the Lib Dems 14 ,labour 9,UKIP3 and “others” 4 so there is “No overall control” ! It is for this party with the most seats (Conservative) to try and agree a coalition to carry on the running of Gloucestershire and that is now happening .If unsuccessful it would be for other parties to try make such an arrangement. We must wait and see what happens.
As to policies, it is to be hoped that the new administration will adopt the Conservative policies .As I have told you , the Conservatives will keep the rate/Council tax increase at nil, provide £3m more for road repairs, and £1m for adoptions, and maintain the budget for old people and young persons. I and other Councillors will also get £20,000 each towards road repairs. And do we need it! I am appalled at the state of the roads in our division and I have sent a note to Highways as to the worst, as to reviving the Parish council’s and my request for a 30mph limit on the Bath/Bristol road /B4008 through Hardwicke, 20 mph on local roads and I have asked for a review of the dangerous A38 South of the Cross Keys roundabout with a view to adoption of road safety measures and a 50mph overall limit.
What of the ”unfinished business” of the Javelin park incinerator? The planning Committee having heard the 4000 plus objections (including mine on behalf of the local community) unanimously rejected the proposal just before the council adjourned. Legally it is for Urbaser Balfour Beattie to appeal if they think that they have a chance. There are also the possibilities of a change in the Council’s policy and “calling in “by the Minister. All big question marks at the moment. I remain against the current giant incinerator and will continue to stick up for local residents concerns I will report further as soon as I know what is the way forward.
Meanwhile the weather seems to have turned for the better and I wish all in Hardwicke a balmy Spring and summer .And don’t forget the Hardwicke Parochial School’s fayre on 8th June! Best wishes and repeated thanks to all
Councillor Tony Blackburn (Hardwicke and Severn)
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Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child
A massive thank-you to everyone who has contacted me in the last year; I had a huge amount of donations that will have made a positive impact on many children living in difficult situations. The Evesham Warehouse processed over 37,000 gift-filled Shoe boxes; each of them will bring great joy and hope to the lucky recipient. Once again my attic is empty but hopefully not for too long!
“stuff” away free of charge!! Recycle to a great cause.
Items that I collect include:
Toys, games, jigsaws, puzzles, dolls(especially Barbie and Action Man), doll’s clothes, colouring books (even part used), stationery, pens, pencils, crayons, pencil cases, stickers, craft items, cars, skipping ropes, jewellery, soap, hair accessories, balls, bags, purses, yo-yos, Go-gos, marbles, dice, playing cards, soft toys, McDonald toys, freebies from comics and cereal packets; as well as blankets - all these can be given a new home with children and families living in poverty.
I also collect knitting wool, towels and curtains; as well as sewing items.
**If you have time to knit or sew items I would love to hear from you**
Sorry I cannot take second hand clothes, fragile items, battery operated toys or electrical goods.
If you have any of the above, whatever the quantity, require further information, or would like me to come and talk about my shoebox experiences, please give me a ring on 722939. Thanks Jenny Frost
For more information about the Shoebox Appeal please visit: www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk
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