On 12 June, around 100 elite women cyclists will be making their way through our region. Starting at 10.30am from Henley the race will come into our district throughout the morning. You should expect to see the rolling road closures prior to the cyclists coming at these approximate times and locations:10.30am at Henley10.54am at Watlington11.40am at Goring11.55am at Crowmarsh11.57am at Wallingford12.10pm at DidcotFor the full route and more details please see the OVO Energy Women's Tour website.Thousands of cycling fans are expected to visit our area to watch the race
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Flytipping We'd be grateful if anyone who witnessed flytipping in the woods around Nettlebed recently could let us know. Or if you recognise your bathroom tiles! We've had two serious flytips in the past fortnight, one just off the B481, diagonally opposite the Sue Ryder turn off and one further down that same lane (pictures attached). We also have some serial litterers - one person who throws milk cartons daily, another scatters the Henley Standard, plus Peperami-man/woman - and would love to identify the people responsible. We're really grateful to the wonderful locals who regularly pick up litter and let us know when more industrial flytipping occurs. Any info please get in touch with Karen at the Nettlebed Estate Office 01491 641 205, office@nettlebedestate.com
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The Nettlebed Annual Parish Meeting (APM) and the Annual Parish Council Meeting (APCM) are both taking place on Tuesday, 14th May in the Village Club (small hall). The APM will start at 7.30pm followed by the APCM at 8.30pm. Click here to see the agenda for the Annual Parish Council Meeting
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March 2019
Brendan Bailey was Rector in these parishes and he and his family formed many deep and lasting relationships. I want to thank Brendan for his ministry in these parishes.
The last few years of Brendan’s ministry in these benefices were especially difficult for a variety of reasons and Brendan became ill. The Diocese and Brendan are seeking to work together to learn for the future benefit of the Church from this situation.
Following appropriate treatment, Brendan is now making a recovery. The Bailey family has been worshipping at St Mary’s, Purley-on-Thames since June 2017 and from last summer, Brendan has been officially exercising his ministry.
Brendan has been licensed as an Associate Minister at St Mary’s Church, Purley from 1 March 2019 and will be working alongside the Rector, Revd David Archer.
I hope you will join me in praying for Brendan in this new chapter of his ministry and also for Lucy, Elinor and Ben.
Bishop Steven
Church House Oxford Langford Locks Kidlington Oxford OX5 1GF Telephone...
NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual Parish Meeting will be held at the Village Club (small hall) on Tuesday, 14th May 2019 at 7.30pm
AGENDA
Introduction and WelcomeReports from Parish Council & any reports from village groups to be presented To invite the public to raise any matters of interestClose
The Parish Meeting is an
opportunity for parishioners on the Electoral Roll for Nettlebed to raise any
matters of concern to them that relates to their local community. It would be
helpful to have written notice of any matters to be raised but it is not
essential. Matters can be raised at the meeting without prior notice.
For any queries, please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council (Jo Pugh - Tel.
01491 614815).
Wendy Ayre-TilburyChairman, Nettlebed Parish Council3rd May 2019
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Jim McWhirter is leaving Nettlebed soon so the Nettlebed News Network will need a new editor. It is NOT an onerous task.
If you are willing to take this on, please reply to this email or contact Jim on 07989 650027 or at jimhmcw@me.com
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I would like to extend an invitation to anyone who knew my husband Mike to join us at 2 Grove Lane Cottages (grounds of the Sue Ryder Home) on Saturday 11 May from 2pm onwards to raise a glass or two and celebrate his life.
It would be helpful with regard to catering if you could let me know if you will be attending.
With best wishes
Jenny Poole
nettlebedmumma@gmail.com
07944 606212
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Nettlebed Community School would love your help learning more about the history of the grounds of the school. What can you remember? Do you have information that you're willing to share? Old stories to tell? The school are particularly interested in understanding what the walled garden used to be, we have heard this was once a kitchen garden... Do you have any old maps/aerial maps and/or photos that could be shared with us and the children? This information will be so useful to our geography topics this term as well as to Forest School which is being developed on-site. Many thanks in advance for your support. To respond to this request please email Emily Edwards, Forest School Leader: emilyruthgroves@me.com
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Nettlebed Parish Council Planning Sub-Committee, will hold a meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 1st May at the Village Club (small hall).
Click here to see the agenda.
Members of the Parish are welcome to attend.
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What is social prescribing?
It is a way in which we can help you to link with a range of local, non-medical activities, opportunities and support that can improve your health and help you to ‘live life to the full’.
These activities, opportunities and support are typically provided by locally based, voluntary and community sector organisations.
What activities could I do?
• Cream teas to pub lunches• Exercise classes to walk & talks• Cinema clubs to social afternoons• Bereavement support and befriending• Help with transport or opportunities to volunteer
The Community Information Network works within your community and can help to connect you to all the different services, activities, opportunities and support that exists locally. Whether you need help at home, want to discover more about local activities or find out about benefits and support services that exist we can help you. Our aim is to work with you to support you to live as independently as possible.
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