Newsletter January 2023

It was a great pleasure to be part of the Tree Lighting ceremony in the Village. It is without doubt a really popular event judging by the amount of people who attend each year. Who doesn’t like a bit of carol singing on a crisp winters evening. Thanks, must definitely go to the Old Stores for their hard work all day creating decorations with members of the Parish, and to the church for creating a warm space to gather afterwards and enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine with friends. The perfect way to start the Christmas festivities.

The Parish Council are in the process of seeking renovation for the Village Cross monument in the hope we can preserve this historic part of the village for years to come. The bench has been restored has already been installed and new plaques are being ordered; one to replace the previous and a new one to mark the Late Queen's Jubilee.

On the subject of benches, we will be removing a bench from Queens Road Playing Field as it is now beyond repair, this would be an opportunity if anyone in the village would like to install a memorial bench once the space becomes available.

We are pleased also to tell you that a company has been approached regarding the build of a new skate park and we are awaiting a schedule of works.

We still have a vacancy for a Councillor, if you would like to get involved then please contact the clerk in the first instance. clerk@evercreech-pc.gov.uk.

Finally, I wish/hope you have/had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Next Full council will be 10th January 2023

Lesley Parham Chair