Why don't you make a day of it, as well, bring the kids, a couple of deckchairs, a couple of frisbees,a croquet or badminton game and have some fun!The weather looks good!
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Chairman's Tea Party
Why don't you make a day of it, as well, bring the kids, a couple of deckchairs, a couple of frisbees,a croquet or badminton game and have some fun!The weather looks good!
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Free First Aid Training
The Parish Clerk asked me to promote some free First Aid Training being held in June at the Fire Station. When I asked her if they still use the Holger Nielsen method of artificial respiration, and she looked a bit blank – I realised that, perhaps, my own certificate was a mite out of date. (That’s the method on the left. Still popular I Turkey I believe).
I suspect there are many of you out there as much in the past as I am. Why not take advantage of this free offer, and pop down to the Fire Station on the 26th of June – that’s a Saturday – between 10am and 1pm. If you are interested, you can contact Jude (the Parish Clerk on willitonpc@btconnect.com ) and let her know you will be attending (Just so we can control the numbers and won’t have to spend the first half hour dealing with crowd related injuries).
Monday, 10 May 2010
Keeping Warm in Williton in the Winter
Helping people over 50 stay warm and well in their homes
Warmer Improved Somerset Homes (WISH) is a new advice project which has been set up offering help and support to parishioner's over the age of 50 who live in Somerset.
The project is designed to ensure people are able to continue living independently, and stay warm and well in their own homes.
As the average domestic fuel bill continues to increase (by around 125% in the last five years), many people who live in rural areas and are over the age of 50 continue to face huge costs - or often risk living in cold, damp homes to avoid large gas and electricity bills.
Help is at hand, though, with the new WISH project, which offers a free and impartial service providing advice and support with:
The WISH team can provide tips and advice on how you can keep your fuel bills down - and stay warm, including with grants for loft and cavity wall insulation. They can also help with finding grants to improve and adapt your home, such as with handrails, etc. They are also able to check to ensure you're receiving all the benefits you are entitled to.
The support will then be carried out through a variety of methods including home visits, talks and presentations, case worker support and follow-up telephone calls.
If you are worried about your fuel bills and would like to find out more about how WISH can help you, call the advice line free on 0800 512 012 or email wish@cse.org.uk.
The WISH project is a partnership between the Centre for Sustainable Energy (reg. charity no. 298740) and the Somerset Home Improvement Agency.
WISH is an extension of an older project. Funding for this three-year project has been provided by the Nationwide Foundation.
Warmer Improved Somerset Homes (WISH) is a new advice project which has been set up offering help and support to parishioner's over the age of 50 who live in Somerset.
The project is designed to ensure people are able to continue living independently, and stay warm and well in their own homes.
As the average domestic fuel bill continues to increase (by around 125% in the last five years), many people who live in rural areas and are over the age of 50 continue to face huge costs - or often risk living in cold, damp homes to avoid large gas and electricity bills.
Help is at hand, though, with the new WISH project, which offers a free and impartial service providing advice and support with:
- energy efficiency and cutting fuel bills
- grants for insulation and heating improvements
- grants and support for home improvements and adaptations
- checking what benefits you may be entitled to
The WISH team can provide tips and advice on how you can keep your fuel bills down - and stay warm, including with grants for loft and cavity wall insulation. They can also help with finding grants to improve and adapt your home, such as with handrails, etc. They are also able to check to ensure you're receiving all the benefits you are entitled to.
The support will then be carried out through a variety of methods including home visits, talks and presentations, case worker support and follow-up telephone calls.
If you are worried about your fuel bills and would like to find out more about how WISH can help you, call the advice line free on 0800 512 012 or email wish@cse.org.uk.
The WISH project is a partnership between the Centre for Sustainable Energy (reg. charity no. 298740) and the Somerset Home Improvement Agency.
WISH is an extension of an older project. Funding for this three-year project has been provided by the Nationwide Foundation.
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Annual Parish Assembly
The Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Monday, 26th April at 7pm at The Council Chamber of the District Council Office in Williton. The agenda for this meeting is published below. You are all welcome to attend. It is not a normal Council meeting, so you are not only welcome to attend, but to contribute to the discussions yourself.
A couple of Parish Council matters are to be aired first, but we are going to be having short presentations on a couple of forthcoming events – the West Somerset Railway Gala Weekend and Photographic Competition, Steam’s Up, and the Village Activities Day to be held on the 29th of May on the Memorial Ground.
A G E N D A
To receive apologies for absence
Minutes of the last Parish Assembly held on 21st May 2009 for approval
Matters Arising from the Minutes
Chairman’s Report
Financial Report
“Steams Up” - West Somerset Railway Gala Weekend and Photographic Competition
Corner Link and Active Living – presentation by Dennis and Shirley Allnut
Village Activities Day 29th May 2010
Any other business
A couple of Parish Council matters are to be aired first, but we are going to be having short presentations on a couple of forthcoming events – the West Somerset Railway Gala Weekend and Photographic Competition, Steam’s Up, and the Village Activities Day to be held on the 29th of May on the Memorial Ground.
A G E N D A
To receive apologies for absence
Minutes of the last Parish Assembly held on 21st May 2009 for approval
Matters Arising from the Minutes
Chairman’s Report
Financial Report
“Steams Up” - West Somerset Railway Gala Weekend and Photographic Competition
Corner Link and Active Living – presentation by Dennis and Shirley Allnut
Village Activities Day 29th May 2010
Any other business
Friday, 9 April 2010
West Somerset Railway/Williton Photo Competition.
You’ve seen the West Somerset Free Press by now, and about the West Somerset Railway photo competition to be held – hopefully – in the WSDC Council Room. There will be more details posted shortly, but it is exactly what it says – all of those steam railway enthusiasts, who spend their time taking pictures of the steam – and diesel – trains that pass through Williton and other stations along the line, will have the chance to show them off in an exhibition.
We’re getting a printer manufacturer involved, as well, so that we can blow up the winning snaps to poster size – and also offer a similar service to anyone else who would like to use it – for a small fee, and donation to charity to cover the costs.
We want to encourage any other organisation with an interest to get involved, as well, as we intend to have extra space for them to get involved.
We are putting together the final details for the event, which will be held on the final Gala Weekend at the end of September and beginning of October. Then you will know which categories we will have – besides steam, diesel, landscape and portrait, there will be something for youngsters, and for other media entrants, as well (oil painting, watercolours of the railway, etc), and we are currently talking to a number of well-known people to act as judges.
So, get snapping. You don't have to be a train spotter to take part. Anyone in Williton can also take part and send in their pictures.
Sunday, 4 April 2010
Gnome from Home!
We have a replacement, however – a g-nother g-nome, from the same location, has volunteered to take his place, and is now the official holder of the number 4 spot. As they both came from the same location, there should be little difference in the answers.
Remember you have until the 30th of April to download, print out, fill in and hand in your completed forms to Davies Newsagents.
By the way, if anyone knows of the current location of the ‘reclining gnome’ and can provide documentary proof, they may get bonus points for the competition, as at least one his owners didn’t realise that he had gone walkabout!
DC
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Hinkley New Build Workshops
You must attend this!
There is going to be a workshop in St Peter’s First School on Monday the 12th of April, from 9am till 7pm, where consultants acting for EDF and Arup – a principal contractor – want members of the public to come in and discuss the proposed development and its effects on Williton – i.e. the 200 bed hostel for workers, and the 350 Park and Ride scheme for Catwell.
They want to know your views, and, because they feel that public meetings sometimes inhibit the public from giving their views in front of a large crowd, they are happy to go into one-to-one sessions with anyone.
You must attend. There are currently no other options being put forward, and there is a chance that they will be accepted by IPC – the Governments independent planning authority - unless strong reasons are found to prevent that happening. Alternatively, you may feel that the proposals are sensible and a good thing for Williton, and would like to have your views noted as well.
We are at the start of a multi-tiered consultancy process that will go right through to December, so you will have other opportunities to put your points across, but it is essential that we make a good start, establish exactly what is being proposed, analyse how it would effect Williton, and the surrounding roads, open spaces, etc., if it comes to fruition, and put together some projects where EDF could assist the Parishioners of Williton in ‘mitigation and compensation’ for the upheaval and change that the project will bring about. Their words, not mine!
See you there!
DC
There is going to be a workshop in St Peter’s First School on Monday the 12th of April, from 9am till 7pm, where consultants acting for EDF and Arup – a principal contractor – want members of the public to come in and discuss the proposed development and its effects on Williton – i.e. the 200 bed hostel for workers, and the 350 Park and Ride scheme for Catwell.
They want to know your views, and, because they feel that public meetings sometimes inhibit the public from giving their views in front of a large crowd, they are happy to go into one-to-one sessions with anyone.
You must attend. There are currently no other options being put forward, and there is a chance that they will be accepted by IPC – the Governments independent planning authority - unless strong reasons are found to prevent that happening. Alternatively, you may feel that the proposals are sensible and a good thing for Williton, and would like to have your views noted as well.
We are at the start of a multi-tiered consultancy process that will go right through to December, so you will have other opportunities to put your points across, but it is essential that we make a good start, establish exactly what is being proposed, analyse how it would effect Williton, and the surrounding roads, open spaces, etc., if it comes to fruition, and put together some projects where EDF could assist the Parishioners of Williton in ‘mitigation and compensation’ for the upheaval and change that the project will bring about. Their words, not mine!
See you there!
DC
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Steamy!!
That’s all going to change, though, as we are in the process of replacing the simple extractor fans with state-of-the-art heat recovery extractors. They don’t just extract the stale and muggy air from the rooms whilst they are occupied, but can sense the level of moisture content in the air, and switch the fans on to deal with it. They are designed to reduce condensation, and its after-effects – incipient damp patches causing mould and rot. It doesn’t smell nice, either.
The heat recovery extractors have been purchased from Kair, (tech details here) specialists in heating and ventilation equipment, as part of the maintenance programme for the Memorial Ground by Williton Parish Council who are Trustees of the ground. We are also looking to do some major refurbishment of the tractor shed over the next year, or to replace it altogether with a new one.
DC
Monday, 29 March 2010
How well do you know Williton?
Get out much? In the village, that is! How well do you know your Parish?To inaugurate the Parish Pump, we are running a little competition. I have taken snaps of 10 local features, and a small prize (plus a certain amount of instant fame!) will be offered to whoever can tell me where and what they are!
All you need to do is to download the two page PDF from this website – [Download Here] – fill it in, and then drop it off at Davies newsagents. If you experience problems downloading the file, you can pick up a printed copy from Davies Newsagents. Closing date will be the end of April.
The winner, if there is more than one correct entry, will be picked up out of a hat by Huw Davies. I believe he is a betting man, but don’t know if he is making a book out of it.
DC
The Parish Pump
I’m sorry for being so predictable, as that particular headline has probably been used in over 50% of the news sections of Parish Council websites. Can you think of a better, though? Whatever we put at the top, though, this is where we get to tell you what is happening in Williton Parish, and what the Parish Council is doing about it.
Not much, you might think, but in fact there are numerous decisions to be made, and actions taken on your behalf, much of which gets buried away in the Parish Council minutes – posted up on some draughty notice board throughout the Parish.
The Parish Pump will be posting regularly, keeping you up to date with the most important issues that are currently being discussed. Particularly relevant at this time, as we have numerous wholesale planning issues going through which are raising strong emotions around the Parish. EDF and the proposed supermarket are a couple of examples, and, of course, the Village Hall, another. Meetings are ongoing with regard to the former, and no planning application has yet been posted for the supermarket. We shall keep you up to date with what is happening.
The Parish Pump also gives you the opportunity to air you views, as well, allowing you to comment on each news item as it is posted. We are going to be a bit cautious to start with, and will moderate views as they are posted – not censoring your views, but to weed out postings with profane, intemperate or downright false information. If your views are posted in the spirit with which we intend you to use the site, you will get the chance to share them with others. If not – zilch!
This is not the first chance you will get to interact with Williton Parish Council. You could already make your views known to us, and request that certain issues be brought up in Full Council meetings – but that involved writing to us in the first place, and, in line with the ‘Standard Operating Procedures of Parish Councils’ you weren’t normally allowed to speak, as a member of the public, at Council Meetings except when formally invited. You’ll still have to write in to us if you want something raised at a Council Meeting, of course, but this website gives you the opportunity to open a ‘real-time’ dialogue with Councillors, and provide us with valuable input.
As unofficial editor of the Parish Pump, I promise to keep news items short and sweet, and would like to finish with just one request. At a time when Williton Parish Council is entering a new and more exciting phase – we have a vacancy for another Councillor. If you think you might like to join us, pop in to the Parish Council office adjacent to the Police Station, on a Monday or a Thursday, and pick up an application form from Jude or Janet.
Not much, you might think, but in fact there are numerous decisions to be made, and actions taken on your behalf, much of which gets buried away in the Parish Council minutes – posted up on some draughty notice board throughout the Parish.
The Parish Pump will be posting regularly, keeping you up to date with the most important issues that are currently being discussed. Particularly relevant at this time, as we have numerous wholesale planning issues going through which are raising strong emotions around the Parish. EDF and the proposed supermarket are a couple of examples, and, of course, the Village Hall, another. Meetings are ongoing with regard to the former, and no planning application has yet been posted for the supermarket. We shall keep you up to date with what is happening.
The Parish Pump also gives you the opportunity to air you views, as well, allowing you to comment on each news item as it is posted. We are going to be a bit cautious to start with, and will moderate views as they are posted – not censoring your views, but to weed out postings with profane, intemperate or downright false information. If your views are posted in the spirit with which we intend you to use the site, you will get the chance to share them with others. If not – zilch!
This is not the first chance you will get to interact with Williton Parish Council. You could already make your views known to us, and request that certain issues be brought up in Full Council meetings – but that involved writing to us in the first place, and, in line with the ‘Standard Operating Procedures of Parish Councils’ you weren’t normally allowed to speak, as a member of the public, at Council Meetings except when formally invited. You’ll still have to write in to us if you want something raised at a Council Meeting, of course, but this website gives you the opportunity to open a ‘real-time’ dialogue with Councillors, and provide us with valuable input.
As unofficial editor of the Parish Pump, I promise to keep news items short and sweet, and would like to finish with just one request. At a time when Williton Parish Council is entering a new and more exciting phase – we have a vacancy for another Councillor. If you think you might like to join us, pop in to the Parish Council office adjacent to the Police Station, on a Monday or a Thursday, and pick up an application form from Jude or Janet.
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