Newsletter November 2021

As the leaves in the garden are turning bright red, we are aware of the year slipping away, and our thoughts are inevitably drawn to December events.

The Parish Council will once again be erecting the traditional Christmas tree in the square opposite the church, which has proved very popular with residents, and will encourage local businesses to do the same.

The official opening will be a little earlier this year, on Saturday 27th November, because of clashes with other events on the usual 1st Saturday of December. We are hoping to take advantage of the hospitality of the church with some carols, etc., starting at 6PM. Many thanks to the old stores studio for letting us tap into their electricity supply, and I very much look forward to seeing you all there.

Once again, we are revisiting traffic signage, and will be pressing once again with highways to improve the HGV directions, to reduce lorries having to reverse in the village, and from requests by residents will be investigating the possibility of a speed limit being introduced at Southwood.

We have had to pay for repairs to the playground at Queens Road because of vandalism; this is very disappointing. The cost lands on us all through the council tax as well as stopping the youngsters getting full benefit from the equipment. We hope to replace the waste bin sometime in the new year.

I am looking forward to the fireworks at Weston town on the 6th November. 7PM start, £4 entry fee, children free, this is a spectacular event, and must rate as one of the bargains of the year. Thanks to the Sports club for hosting, and the church, who will be providing their usual excellent refreshments.

Best wishes

Rob Reed, Evercreech Parish Council