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August 2010 |
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Yorkley School
Staff in "Race for Life" at Hartpury |
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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. |
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A message from Yorkley Village Hall |
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"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." |
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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 |
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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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Have you an interesting photograph that we can share?
Please email us at: info@forestprints.co.uk |
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Have you got
some Yorkley Village news to share? |
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Click the link
below and tell us about it. |
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Or ring 01594 828614 |
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Latest village news
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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 |
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| HAVE YOUR SAY! |
| Tell us
how you feel about Yorkley Village. |
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The Parish
& Community Plan
What is it? |
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Help the
Village Hall to raise funds at no cost to you and virtually no effort.
Click
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Calling all local businesses.
Click
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