VE Day celebrations … we can still do this even with all the current challenges!

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
Next Friday is a special bank holiday as the 75th anniversary of VE Day.  We may not be able to have a village celebration together but it would be lovely if you could decorate your windows, doors and front garden’s in red, white and blue. Or if you have any put some Union Jack bunting up.  Please pass on to friends and neighbours :-) Here is a short running order for the events nationally on the day ... Friday 8th May is the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. The end of WW2 in Europe. Many celebrations/ commemorations had been planned across the Country. Understandably, due to the current Lockdown these have all been cancelled. We have however a plan in accordance the rest of the Nation to mark this very important anniversary.  Firstly, we invite you to place a decoration of redwhite and blue in your window, in a show of unity, remembrance and respect. The following timetable of events can I believe be followed on National Television but can be...
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Nettlebed Parish Council has two vacancies for Parish Councillors

By Parish Clerk Comment Closed
Do you want to make a positive difference in our village? Would you like to influence decisions that affect your community? You need to be willing to give up some of your time. How much time depends on you and your commitment to work for your community without being paid. The parish council meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August and December). Meetings usually last up to two hours. You must be aged 18 or over, an elector and have been a resident or worked within 3 miles of the Parish for the last year. If you would like to be considered please contact the Parish Clerk with your application.em. parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk Would you like to influence decisions that affect your community? You need to be willing to give up some of your time. How much time depends on you and your commitment to work for your community without being paid. The parish council meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August and December)....
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New newsletter subscribers – please help …

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
Hello, everyone here at Nettlebed News Network HQ we are on a mission - we are looking to attract more email newsletter subscribers to our list in the village and we want your help, please? Currently, about 360 people are signed up to receive the village newsletter from Nettlebed News Network but we would like more as there are a lot more people in Nettlebed ... well about double what we have already signed up if you must ... the more we can speak to the better it is for getting out the news, events and information about important village issues, in the future. So if you think there is someone in the village who might be interested then please pass on this email to them and hopefully, they will subscribe too. The more the merrier - and rest assured we don't share email addresses with anyone else so you will only be hearing from us if someone...
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Urgent appeal to dog walkers

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
What follows is an urgent reminder from the Nettlebed Estate Manager about the importance of dog control. There was a sheep killed by a dog near Nettlebed yesterday, in a field bordering the Estate Road that heads from the Nettlebed church towards Witheridge Hill/Stoke Row.   Can I ask that dog walkers please have complete control of their dogs at all times and if that’s not possible do not let it off the lead?  A dog chasing sheep causes them extreme stress which can kill them even if they are not attacked directly.  In these difficult times, I appreciate that there are more people than normal needing to take exercise in the countryside but I ask that you respect the property of those who farm the land. Thank you in advance. ...
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Nettlebed Covid-19 Action Group – support available

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
Dear Nettlebed resident 31st March 2020 You may have seen the communication and contact list popped through your doors last week listing local residents who are available to help support those who can’t get out for essential supplies. The response from our community to requests for help has been heart-warming and during the challenging times ahead of us, particularly over the next weeks, we will need to work together to support each other and particularly the elderly, medically vulnerable and anyone who becomes unwell.This letter is to give you some contact information as we continue to need everyone’s help to keep an eye on your neighbours, to make sure they are coping and to support them if needed. Information: Updates will be posted on the Nettlebed News Network website: www.nettlebed.orgContact details: If you need help, there is a central email address: nettlebedcovid19@icloud.com If you do not have access to email, please contact by phone and leave a message: Noel Sheeran: 01491 641114 Assistance required and...
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Nettlebed Art and Craft Show

By Susan Byers Comment Closed
Nettlebed Art Society members have taken the sad decision to cancel this year's Art and Craft Show, which was due to take place on 1st and 2nd August in Nettlebed Community School Hall. We will announce dates for next year later on when Covid-19 has abated. Meanwhile, whilst all are in isolation, there is a wonderful opportunity to be creative in preparation for 2021 so that we can put on the best show ever. We would like to thank all those who support us by advertising in our catalogue, and all of you who come and make purchases during the show. We apologise to all those charities and groups to whom we usually make a donation. Hopefully all will be back to normal next year. We can be contacted for further information via the nettlebed.org website...
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Creamery News…

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
Nettlebed Creamery is open every weekday 9:30 am - 4 pm selling organic cheese and milk from the Cheese Hatch. Please ring the bell and bear with them - the cheesemakers are sometimes busy in another part of the building but will come and serve as soon as they can. Obviously all protections are taken during the pandemic so contact is kept to absolute minimum. For pre-orders please email orders@nettlebedcreamery.com they can be collected from the Cheese hatch as well. The Creamery want to pass on their best wishes to everyone and hope everyone remains safe and well. ...
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Warning about COVID-19 related scams

By Parish Clerk Comment Closed
Please watch out for criminals attempting to use the publicity around COVID-19 as a chance to target you with fraudulent emails, phone calls, text messages or door to door services. To help you stay safe please follow this advice on Covid-19 related scams  from Thames Valley Police.  If you’d like to receive regular updates you can also sign up to Thames Valley Alert Community Messaging. ...
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