Let’s all clear snow

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There is a risk of snow in the coming days. Let’s all clear the snow as soon as it falls and before it gets compacted by people and vehicles. I am suggesting that we all clear snow outside our own properties and the pavements outside the homes of those not able to do it themselves. Snow shovels make it a lot easier and are available from £5 in shops or online. It is often said that there is a risk of being sued if you clear snow and then somebody falls. This is NOT true provided your are sensible (as for most things in life!). See  advice on snow clearing Government snow clearing advice Jim McWhirter 01491 641609, jimhmcw@me.com...
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Post Office future arrangements

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Many thanks to everyone who attended Thursday evening’s meeting to discuss future provision of postal services in Nettlebed. I hope the meeting was thought worthwhile and I would like to thank everyone for their contributions to the debate. The main points were: 1. Post Office Ltd have said that a mobile service will commence on 26/03/18 and will visit Nettlebed on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00am – 11:00am. 2. John Howell MP stressed that, in his view, the mobile service need not necessarily be the permanent solution. If suitable premises and a willing Postmaster could be found, it may be possible for a local community to persuade the Post Office to support an alternative to the mobile service. He gave a number of examples where this had been achieved locally. 3. Nettlebed Parish Council was asked to form a working party to develop an alternative proposal. Owing to the impact on the wider community, Councillors from neighbouring villages offered their involvement. I will endeavour to...
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Carpet bowls in the Village Hall at Russells Water

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Carpet bowls in the Village Hall at Russells Water (RG9 6ES) on Sunday 4th March 2 - 4pm Whatever your age or experience, come and join us in the hall for an afternoon of bowls. There will be expert guidance for beginners and a competition to test your skill. Tea and cake will be provided. Just £2 per person. Please ring Julia on 01491 641413 or email: bookings@russellswater.org.uk  to book your place. ...
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Village Club refurbishment

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Please reply tp Sue Worth s.worth999@btinternet.com Pleased to report the roof and window repairs are now complete. We now strive to do further refurbishment to this grand old building so we still need even more money! We have spent the generous donations already given so if anyone feels they can do anything to raise money it would be much appreciated. As we always say, the halls are there for this purpose and, once again, very many thanks to all that have made these recent repairs possible....
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Planning application

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The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0530/T28, for development work at the following location: PCP009v2 Crocker End OPP Flint House Catslip Nettlebed The application is for: Installation of 1x DSLAM equipment cabinet olive green, the dimensions of which are: Height 1300mm x Length 1430mm x Depth 450mm You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link...
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Future of the Post Office meeting details

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Dear friends, You are of course aware that the loss of our Post Office at Nettlebed is imminent, one example of an ongoing and seemingly inexorable withdrawal of postal services from our local communities. So what options are available to stem the tide? Nettlebed Parish Council will host a meeting for John Howell MP to debate this issue with local Parish Councillors. The meeting is also open to any interested members of the public. It is to take place on THURSDAY 15th FEBRUARY, 7:30pm, AT NETTLEBED VILLAGE CLUB. It is a matter of deep concern to a great many of us, so I look forward to seeing you there and to hear your contributions. Best regards, Cllr Jonathan Sedwell, Chair, Nettlebed Parish Council...
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