Community Pride Award

The Parish Council are pleased to announce the launch of this award designed to recognise each year the contribution made to the Village by a selected individual. The choice of nominee will be made by an independent judging panel and their decision shall be final. Nomination forms can be downloaded by clicking the link below, requiring completion and return to the Parish Council Clerk for onward transmission to the Judges. The Parish Council are keen that the scope for the award will be as unrestricted as possible with  no stipulation that the person nominated or the nominee need to be resident in the Village. Neither is it considered necessary that the achievements being acknowledged must have occurred during the year of the award, any time prior is appropriate. There are numerous persons who have over the years given selflessly for the benefit of the community and with this award the opportunity to publicly celebrate that service has become available.

Please use the link below to download the nomination form

 

Closure of Bollington Household Waste Site

Following on from the recent CE budget consultation, the centres in Bollington and Poynton are set to close from 1st April, an alternative site is available in Macclesfield.

Cheshire East Budget Consultation – Important Information

Cheshire East are running a public consultation with regards to a number of proposed cost saving cuts. These cuts will affect us all, such as the proposal to close the Poyton and Bollington refuse sites.

The consultation only runs until the 28th of January and so if you wish to have your voice heard then please use the link below to submit your opinions.

 

https://surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/BC2024

Music at Mottram – A date for your diary Sat 21st Oct

Phil Beer is one of the best known Folk musicians in the U.K. as one half of Show of Hands . Phil’s legendary musicianship makes him one of the genres most sought after musicians . MusicatMottram has established an excellent reputation for presenting live music at a local venue which enjoys a fully licensed bar and free parking

Annual Village Show – 2nd September

To Clarify, the village show is on Saturday 2nd September

village show 2023

village show 2023

Annual Village Show 2nd September

Annual Village Show 

On Saturday 2nd September sees the 72nd Village Show taking place at the Village Hall from 2.00 pm . This is a lovely village tradition which brings our community together in celebration of the home grown produce , crafts, cookery , art and photography. Entries are particularly encouraged from the children of the village .

The schedule of classes can be picked up in the Hall foyer or from Brian Slater at Oakdene on Oak Road . 

Teas and coffees and cakes are served all afternoon. 

We look forward to seeing you there

Fly Fishing Coaching

Annual Village Meeting – Change of Date to May 15th

The Annual Village Meeting will now take place at the Chapel on the 15th May 8pm to coincide with the Parish Council A.G.M.

Money saving tips

Our former Parish Council Chairman, Bill Pilkington, has this week brought to my attention a couple of things I’d like to share with all of our residents.

Firstly, if you rely on oil or LPG to heat your home, visit the Gov.UK website to apply for a £200 ‘alternative fuel’ payment. The site provides a phone number – 0808 175 3287 – you will be required to provide evidence of the type of fuel you use, but a payment should be with you within six weeks.

Secondly, with a massive jump in postage stamp prices coming in on April 3rd, buying now (maybe for Christmas cards, dare I say) will save you a lot of money in the future.

Finally, please remember that anybody who is struggling financially can apply for a one-off grant from Mottram St Andrew United Charities by contacting me in complete confidence via email at cllr.hughes@mottramstandrewpc.org.uk

Thank you, and have a good weekend.