INSIDE CORNER
One of the nice things
about Wellesbourne is the concern shown for people worse off than ourselves. In
recent months we have recorded collections or functions for Christian Aid, Help
the Aged, The Children's Society and a Walk for Matthew, The Cricket Club have
helped with the tournament for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and in
this edition you can read how Herbert (and his friend) have walked coast to
coast for the same charity and how “The Wellesbourne Blooms” are producing a
calendar in aid of kidney cancer research. Add to these the regular fund raising
efforts by the Lions, Shipston Home Nursing, Macmillan, Air Ambulance, The
Choral Society, a terrific performance by the Street Fayre Committee and many,
many other organisations constantly and inventively working for various
charitable causes and it makes you feel proud to live in a place where so much
concern is shown for others. May God bless all your endeavours with the success
they deserve and inspire your efforts in the future.
Mac
Have you had your say
on rights of way?
Warwickshire County Council has launched a consultation to get people's views on the
footpaths, bridleways and green lanes in the County.
The consultation on the draft Rights of Way and Recreational Highway Strategy will
define the future management of this network of routes which are used by many people
for dog walking, cycling and horse riding as well as access to the countryside
and everyday journeys. This strategy will be the second rights of way
improvement plan, or ROWIP, for Warwickshire and will set the county council's
priorities for the next 15 years. It will form part of the new Local Transport
Plan, which is also currently being consulted on.
The county council is seeking views from anyone who is affected by these routes,
whether they are users of the network, local residents, farmers whose land is
crossed by paths or anyone else with an interest in the countryside. Cllr Alan
Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holder for Environment and
Economy, said: “Public rights of way are for everyone to use, not just ramblers.
We want to hear what is important to the people of Warwickshire so that we can
ensure that these priorities are included in the new strategy.”
The consultation began on June 3 and runs until August 27. Members of the public
will be able to access the draft strategy on line at
www.warwickshire. gov.uk/rowip
or see a copy of the document which is available at each Warwickshire library,
district and borough council main offices and at Shire Hall reception. Residents
are encouraged to complete the feedback form that is available to download from
the website and email the completed form to
rowip@warwickshire.gov.uk .
Alternatively, post completed forms to:
ROWRH Strategy Consultation,
Countryside Access Team, Unit 11,
Montague Road, Warwick CV34 5LW.
Brenda & Tony Crocker
invite you to a Coffee Morning with sale of home and garden produce in aid of
the Parish Church of St Peter, Wellesbourne on Saturday 14 August in the church
between 9.30 and 11.30am. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
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DON’T MISS WALTON
FÊTE & DOG SHOW
8th August 1 to 4pm
WAG Walkers
New Extended Saturday Walks
On 28th August we'll head north-west (this, past Mount Pleasant and back to HL,
is a variant on the Scar Bank walk we sometimes do as part of the WCC Walking
Festival and Joseph Arch Way):
Drive to Hampton Lucy - head east, turn left by the Mill - walk north close to
the river to Copdock Hill - fork left, cross the road, turn left again and cross
another road - turn left and right to pass Daisy Hill Farm - right, left and
left around Black Hill Farm - join the road back to Hampton Lucy for a few
yards, then left and back to the start.
Ring Peter on 07973 908249 or just turn up at the Conservative Club at 10am.
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
The World’s biggest Coffee Morning
The Wellesbourne Committee will be holding a Coffee Morning as part of the World's
Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 24th September in the Methodist Schoolroom
from 10.00 - 12.00. Please join us and help raise lots of money.
The Committee would like to thank all those who supported the recent Open Garden at The Old Rectory, Walton. We had a most enjoyable afternoon in lovely
surroundings and the weather was perfect. £640.00 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.
At twenty we worry about what others think of us;
at forty we don't care about what others think of us;
at sixty we discover they haven't been thinking about us at all.
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Grants for Small Businesses
If you run a small shop you might be able to get a grant of up to £500 from
Stratford District Council. This money has to be used to improve and add
value to your business and potentially provide you with increased custom. The
grant fund could pay towards the cost of anything from a new till to shelving,
paintwork to customer seating, signage for adverts. The grant won't pay to
support core expenditure such as salaries, rent, training, utility bills etc.
Guidance notes and an application form are available from SDC website
www.stratford.gov.uk/ community/community-1021.cfm
or the Parish Council office. The closing date is the 23rd August.
If you have any queries contact SDC and ask for Lana Long on 01789 260609
or email her lana.long@stratford-dc.gov.uk
or District Councillor David Close here in Wellesbourne on 01789 840302. [Application Form]
Computer Training for
The Over-50s in Wellesbourne:
Are You Missing Out?
Silver Training is Warwickshire and Oxfordshire's dedicated computer and internet training
company for the Over 50s. Normally seen providing one-on-one lessons in the
home across the county, this month they are establishing their first Group
Computer Training sessions in Wellesbourne at The Church Rooms, for
local residents:
- Small groups – maximum of 6 people so you learn faster and get more attention
- Bring your own computer – so you don't have to learn on someone else's. Spares are
available if this is not possible for you and Internet is provided.
- All abilities catered for, from total beginners to competent users. Both Mac and PCs
- Exercise your brain, improve your memory and learn new skills in a comfortable and local
setting, without too many people around you.
- Professional, knowledgeable and patient tutors.
Sessions will be held weekly and cost £10 per person, which includes
free course material for you to practice with.
It is estimated that nearly 6 million people over 50 in the UK aren't connected to the Internet or don't have sufficient skills to use a computer. Those
on the “wrong side of the digital divide” could be missing out on the
social, educational and financial benefits that computers and the Internet bring.
If you are interested in more intensive learning, Silver Training also provides
one-on-one lessons in the home, at a rate of £30 per hour (including travel and material).
So get started today. Call Silver Training now to book your place at The Church
Room sessions in Wellesbourne, on 0845 862 0495 (local rate).
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