Thurgarton Village

Queens Platinum Jubilee Village Fete….the Thurgarton Fete on Friday, 3^rd June was a huge success. With 300-400 people attending this event, the planned sections of the Dog Show, a Rounders match and the Tug-of War competition were well attended and enjoyed thoroughly by most. The Cake Stall sold out of cakes, the BBQ sold out of food and the bar almost ran dry!

This event was arranged by the Thurgarton Community Association in conjunction with the Parish Council and thanks are extended to all of the many volunteers, and to the Cricket Club, who helped to make this event a success. Although entries to the events were free we were able to donate a total of £661 to the Nottingham Ukrainian Association with monies from the food and drinks and of course proceeds from the Cake Stall.

Strategy Meeting….was held on Thursday 16^th June, matters under discussion included how VAT is claimed and paid for by the PC & TCA, the Village Hall as a Community Asset, the Budget 2022/23, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a survey to establish a new Parish Plan for 2022-24 and a 2^nd Defibrillator for the village.

Parish Plan 2022-24….it was agreed that the PC should establish a new Parish Plan for 2022-24. Katie Chan to lead this initiative and to start it by running a survey of all parishioners to gauge what people would like.

Defibrillator….it was agreed that the PC should purchase a 2^nd Defibrillator for the village and suitable grants be investigated to cover the cost.

Date of Next Meeting.…the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 22th July at 7:30pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

Thurgarton Annual Open Parish Meeting 28^th May

Updates on the Village Hall, the Playground and Sustainability projects and the Platinum Jubilee event were provided.

Guest speakers David Yates and Gemma Carey provided insight into the Mammoth project and an update on the Red Lion respectively.

In the Open Forum it was suggested and agreed that the Parish Council should survey parishioners regarding what was important to them generally and how best to spend the precept accordingly.

Thurgarton Parish Council Meeting 28^th May

Elections….Tina Tsoukatos was re-elected as Chair and David Lewis was re-elected as Vice Chair

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee….All parishioners were again invited to attend the Thurgarton Fete on Friday, 3^rd June between midday and 6pm. This event has been arranged by the Thurgarton Community Association in conjunction with the Parish Council. There will be a series of events held at the cricket pitch to celebrate this momentous occasion including a Dog Show, a Rounders match, Children’s Garden on a Plate, a Cake Stall and a Tug-of War competition. All entries to the events are free, food from the BBQ and drinks from the Bar are the only items to be paid for, and proceeds from the Cake Stall and any other donations will go to the Ukrainian Appeal.

Village Spring Clean….was held on Saturday 21^st May, thanks are sent to the volunteers that performed an excellent job as always.

First Aid…. a Basic Life Support course, arranged by the Parish Council, was held on Wednesday, 25^th May. This free course was well attended and very well received by all.

Date of Next Meeting.… the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 23^rd June at 7:30pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee….All parishioners are invited to attend the Thurgarton Fete on Friday, 3^rd June between midday and 6pm, this is being arranged by the Parish Council and the Thurgarton Community Association. There will be a series of events held at the cricket pitch to celebrate this momentous occasion including a Dog Show, a Rounders match, Children’s Garden on a Plate, a Cake Stall and a Tug-of War competition. All entries to the events are free, food from the BBQ and drinks from the Bar are the only items to be paid for, and proceeds from the Cake Stall and any other donations will go to the Ukrainian Appeal.

Village Spring Clean….will be held on Saturday 21^st May to commence at 10:30am.

Parking….To allow wheelchair users free access Parishioners are requested NOT to park on or next to a dropped kerb.

First Aid…. the Parish Council have arranged a Basic Life Support course on Wednesday, 25^th May, to be held at the Village Hall 7-9:30pm. This is a free course with limited places, interested parties to contact the Clerk at clerk@thurgarton.org.uk

Date of Next Meeting.… the next meetings of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 28^th April, the Annual Parish Meeting at 6:30pm and the May Parish Council Meeting at 7:30pm, these will be public meetings at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

Duck Race….after a 2 year Covid related absence, and by popular request, the Duck race will again take place on Easter Monday at midday on the Beck. This time the charitable donation will be for the Ukrainian people via the DEC Disasters Emergency Committee. More information to follow shortly via village email.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Save The Date….All parishioners are invited to attend the Thurgarton Fete on Friday, 3^rd June which is being arranged by the Parish Council and the Thurgarton Community Association. There will be a series of events held at the cricket pitch to celebrate this momentous occasion. More details to follow.

Village Spring Clean….has been postponed until May due to the surge in COVID cases

Village Hall….a new path has been laid at the Village Hall utilising materials donated by Forterra. Thanks have been sent to Forterra for their generous contribution. The next project is to replace the gate and front doors at the Village Hall.

New projects…. the Parish Council have set-up a working party to:-

• investigate a suitable area of land to site a childrens’ playground for the village
• investigate a village communal space for planting trees and to socialise
• consider how we might improve the carbon footprint of the village and residents

There have now been 2 meetings and progress and comments have been and will be communicated via Thurgarton People, village email and PC meetings.

Date of Next Meeting.… the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 28^th April at 7.30 pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

Having completed the refurbishment of the hall, inside and out, the most recent improvement being the smart new pathways to the entrance, which create integrated disabled access, we are now taking full day bookings for Weddings. Our charming ‘traditional’ hall, which can hold up to 100 guests now has its Own license to hold WEDDING CEREMONIES as well as WEDDING RECEPTIONS and at extremely competitive rates. So if you know of any couples who are planning to get married and may be interested in finding out more, please tell them about this delightful new Wedding venue! 

For more information please email villagehall.thurgarton@gmail.com.

Precept….is the tax that we all pay as a contribution to Thurgarton Parish through our Council Tax. Next year, 2022/23, after careful consideration of the budget for this year and next, it was decided to increase the precept by 15%. The increase will amount to around an additional 15 pence per week, per household, on average and was deemed necessary to assist with the funds to be spent on the Parish for additional Village maintenance costs.  This year the Parish Council received a total precept of £10,494 and next year this will be increased to £12,068. This equates approximately to an increase in the average village household from £1 to £1.15 per week.

New projects….the Parish Council are:-

• investigating a suitable area of land to site a childrens’ playground for the village
• investigating a village communal space for planting trees and to socialise
• 7 parishioners have volunteered their time as part of a working party to consider how we might improve the carbon footprint of the village

A meeting at the Village Hall is arranged for Thursday 3^rd February, to commence at 7pm, all who would like to assist in any of these projects, or who have ideas about these topics are invited to attend.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee….the Parish Council and the Thurgarton Community Association are arranging one or more suitable events during this long weekend in June, 2^nd to 5^th June, to celebrate this momentous occasion. More information to follow, of course all parishioners will be invited to attend.

Date of Next Meeting.… the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 24^th February at 7.30 pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

War Memorial….work on the War Memorial area is almost complete. A new map of Thurgarton, with notations showing local places of interest, will be added to the new notice board shortly.

New projects…. the Parish Council are:-

• investigating a suitable area of land to site a childrens’ playground for the village
• investigating a village communal space for planting trees and to socialise
• 7 parishioners have volunteered their time as part of a working party to consider how we might improve the carbon footprint of the village

All parishioners who could help with any of these projects are asked, in the first instance, to contact the Clerk at clerk@thurgarton.org.uk

Christmas Tree…. the Parish Council and the Thurgarton Community Association have arranged for mulled wine and mince pies to be available at the Village Hall from 5pm, after which the village Christmas tree lights will be switched on at 6pm and a few Carols sung. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Remembrance Sunday Service….thanks to all the parishioners that turned out to this annual village event, and thanks to the bugler who came from West Bridgford to take part in the event.

Date of Next Meeting.… the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 27^th January at 7.30 pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.

Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

Remembrance Sunday Service….will be held on 14^th November at midday at Corner Croft, all parishioners are invited to attend.

40 mph Buffer zones….have now been implemented. Thurgarton Parish Council, in response to speeding issues in the village, have been working with Notts County Council (NCC) Highways or VIA over the last 6+ years. Thanks are extended to Charles Day and Steve Edkins, 2 retired Parish Councillors who had worked on this means of reducing speeding in the village, which has been an important issue and key objective for the village for some years.

New projects…. the Parish Council are:-

• investigating a suitable area of land to site a childrens’ playground for the village
• investigating a village communal space for planting trees and to socialise
• setting up a working party to consider how we might improve the carbon footprint of the village.

All parishioners who could help with any of these projects are asked, in the first instance, to contact the Clerk at clerk@thurgarton.org.uk

Village environment…. a regular schedule of works is undertaken monthly to keep our village looking good. Assistance has been offered by Forterra for their to staff to undertake jobs when they are available to do so. Tall white daisies and red poppies are to be planted at the entrances to the village on A612.

Bleasby Rd flooding…. following cleaning and checking of the drainage system on Bleasby Rd by VIA recently it is anticipated that the previous flooding after heavy rain between the Village Hall and Maleys Cottage will no longer occur. We are waiting for more heavy rain to prove this solution.

Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC)…. have asked that:-

• parishioners who are completing school placement forms for next year do so ASAP and that they also name a second choice of school on the form
• parishioners consider becoming foster parents as NSDC are desperate to find suitable people
  
  Date of Next Meeting.… the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 25^th November at 7.30 pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village Hall.
  
  Tina Tsoukatos, Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council

In memory of Josh Downie, we are raising funds for a defibrillator at Priory Ground, Thurgarton by walking (approximately 40 miles) to the three clubs in Nottingham he played for.

Any donations and support to the cause, would be extremely appreciated!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/neil-smith-183?utm_term=4B3n64v2x&fbclid=IwAR2-qxE1ZZybOGPtLIPky9uG3Rf6DmL84NJ2N9jJSDLmhRH79VkgCyI_Lms

Fiskerton and Thurgarton Cricket Club

Defibrillator….it has been agreed upon to replace the housing unit of the defibrillator as the keypad is currently not working correctly. This will be done ASAP.

Flood mitigation – Beck Street….unfortunately the site that has been looked at for the flood mitigation solution for Beck Street is no longer viable.  A further area is currently being investigated by the Internal Drainage Board (IDB) scheme. Due to this change, it is now estimated that this project will take place in 2022.

Flood mitigation – Bleasby Road….in August VIA will be undertaking a survey on Bleasby Road to understand the flooding issues in more depth to be able to come up with a plan.

Dog Poo Bin….the emptying of the dog poo bin on the Hollows will now be done on a weekly basis rather than fortnightly.

Speed Watch….it is expected that speed watch will start up again once COVID restrictions have been relaxed more after the 19^th July.  If you are interested in getting involved in this as a new starter or an old hand please contact Margaret Edkins or the Parish Council.

Date of Next Meeting.… the next meeting of Thurgarton Parish Council will be on Thursday, 22^nd July at 7.30 pm, this will be a public meeting at the Village hall and members of the public who would like to join the meeting should send their details to the Clerk at clerk@thurgarton.org.uk 

David Lewis, Vice Chair, Thurgarton Parish Council