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Latest Village News

 

August 2010

Yorkley School Staff in "Race for Life" at Hartpury

Most of the female staff at Yorkley School ran in the Tesco 5km "Race for Life" at Hartpury, in memory of Yvonne Walkerdine and Penny Rudd, both of whom made huge contributions to Yorkley school and succumbed at a tragically young age to cancer.

The weather arose to the occasion as it was the hottest day of the year so far!

Last year it was run for Yvonne, and Penny was there..... 
It's not too late to support to make a donation, all all contributions would be gratefully received at the school reception.

A message from Yorkley Village Hall

"It is with great regret that we have to inform you that the hall, which is a community asset for us all, has been broken into at least twice over the recent weeks. Apart from extensive and costly damage to the doors, a substantial amount of festival stock has been stolen.

The thieves who committed this act must appreciate that this is an offence against the whole community and if they have any contrition, should return what they have stolen at the earliest opportunity.

This is despicable dishonesty that offends us all."

The Parish & Community Plan - What is it?
See the "Have Your Say" page.
Click here for details

A parish and community led plan is a working document produced by communities.  It sets out a community's vision for the future and creates an action plan, covering issues or aspects it wishes to develop, retain or strengthen.  They contain a wealth of information about community needs and priorities which can be useful to those who have a statutory duty to engage and involve people in defining local services and priorities.

To date more than half of the parishes in the Forest of Dean have produced a parish and community led plan, and West Dean, the largest parish in Gloucestershire with a population in excess of 11000, is currently embarking on the process.
(Click here to see the minutes of the inaugural meeting.)

Some of the grass roots benefits:   
In Newnham on Severn, an Amenities Group has been set up to monitor and co-ordinate fundraising in the parish which helps to ensure that it is targeted according to need.

Staunton (Coleford) has seen an increase in village hall activities and the first village pantomime was staged in 2008.

The post office restructure programme forced St Briavels to find an alternative to its action to retain the post office and village shop.  In response, a regular Farmers' Market was set up in the village hall which goes some way to bringing basic servicces to the community. 

Gorsley and Kilcot's footpath group worked with landowners to monitor footpaths, as well as funding and developing a walks guide.

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Your Village Hall needs Specialist Skills

The Village Hall has need of some specialist help. The small committee is coping with the day to day running of the hall, but they do need some extra help.

They would appreciate anyone would would like to help, but cannot be tied down with regular meetings.

If there is anybody that has specialist skills in fund raising, research, project management or any skill that would assist the committee, please contact Ann or John on 01594 562152 or email annhibberd440@btinternet.com. Click on the email address to send an email.

During 2010, the committee are hoping to focus on raising as much money as possible to continue the renovation programme that has made such a strong start.

There are many things that the committee would like to offer the village, but before that can happen, the hall needs to be brought fully up to specification.

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STOP PRESS

Latest village news for August 2010 Click here

 

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Local Produce
Visit our new Local
Produce page.
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Despicable Theft
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Yorkley School
Race for Life
Click here for details
 
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HAVE YOUR SAY!
Tell us how you feel about Yorkley Village.
Click here for details
 
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The Parish & Community Plan
What is it?
Click here to find out
 
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Help the Village Hall to raise funds at no cost to you and virtually no effort.
Click here
 

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Calling all local businesses.
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