We’re back! We will be starting our programme of talks in October and all are welcome. We are grateful to the Village Hall Committee for allowing us to use the whole Hall so there will be plenty of room to space out. The Covid protocols require much extra work, so we will not be serving our usual refreshments after the…
Social Media Survey
The Parish Council is considering how we might use social media to better communicate with parishioners and promote sharing information online. To help us understand which platforms would reach the most people, the following survey is available for all residents to complete: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GWVWCWD
West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan Consultation: just 1 week remaining.
Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in the Neighbourhood Plan consultation. If you haven’t responded yet, it isn’t too late but time is running out. The deadline for submissions is midnight on 30 June 2021.You can read all about the consultation and how to respond at:https://westwickham.org/plan_reg14 Make sure that your views on future development in the Parish…
CHURCH FETE, BBQ AND DOG SHOW 3 July at 1pm at Manor Farm
I am appealing again to your generosity. Last year we were unable to fundraise and as church attendance was affected, so weekly collections have gone down considerably. As you can appreciate, the fete is a very important fund raising event, with all proceeds and donations going towards the upkeep of the Church.If you have any good bric-a-brac, a bottle for…
West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan
It isn’t too late to take part in the consultation on the draft Neighbourhood Plan. At the end of May less than 5% of households have responded. It is important that residents’ voices are heard alongside statutory bodies, developers and landowners, so please tell us what you think before 30 June.You can get all the information at https://westwickham.org/plan_reg14 or contact…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club – plants for sale
There will be plant stalls on Saturday 22 May, 10.00 – 1.00 at 21 High Street, West Wickham CB21 4RY 41 Streetly End, West Wickham CB21 4RP VERY LIMITED ON-STREET PARKING ONE WAY SYSTEMS/LIMITED ACCESS AT ANY ONE TIME – QUEUING POSSIBLE PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG OR BOX FOR PURCHASES CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY Further details: Arthur Mawby 01223…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club
The Club’s next Zoom talk will be on Monday 19 April. John Summerfield from Westshores Nurseries in Lincolnshire will talk on ‘Plant to Pot, growing veg for fun and flavour’. If you wish to join us e-mail to sueboase@hotmail.co.uk and you will be invited in at 7:15 on the evening of the talk.
WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ANNUAL SHOW
The Show Committee are planning for the 2021 Annual Show to take place on Saturday 21st August and we would like to encourage all members of the Club and residents to take part, by entering classes and by visiting the Show to enjoy the exhibits and partake of some tea and cake in the Village Hall in the afternoon. We…
Climate and environment fortnight 2021 events
Commencing on Monday 22 February, the South Cambridgeshire District Council will be marking Climate and environment fortnight 2021 with a series of webinars to help people think about how to live more sustainably, reduce carbon emissions and in turn help tackle climate change. All events are free, and anyone can join. See here for further details.
Margaret’s THE POPPY APPEAL 2020
Poppies, poppy pins and wooden crosses are available in Balsham at the Post Office, The Old Butcher’s Coffee Shop, The Bell, The Black Bull and in West Wratting at the Chestnut Tree from Friday 23rd October after the official launch of the Appeal on Thursday 22nd. Donations can be made directly into the collecting tins at each location until Remembrance…