Please come and join us for an afternoon of Chat, Dance and Afternoon Tea
Entry is Free and afternoon tea is only £5
Time 4pm til 7 pm
Sunday 8th August
Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Polka, Not Disco Music
This is our first Village Hall Event, time to catch up with everyone
Tickets from Lisa or a committee member
Need to know numbers for afternoon teas please
The planning application for the solar farm at Lullington is now open for comments. Visit the link below to see the plan, documents and find out how to comment.
https://planning.southderbyshire.gov.uk/dmapps.aspx/?ref=DMPA/2021/1014
This summer as ever Staffordshire Libraries are offering the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme, Wild World Heroes, celebrates nature and the environment in partnership with WWF.
Children can sign up at the local library, choose a reading goal (we recommend six books), then read any books of their choice to collect special stickers and other rewards along the way – all for FREE.
As well as being great fun the Summer Reading Challenge has a serious point t it, encouraging children to read over the summer holidays, and thus reducing the September “dip” which teachers observe. There is no other free reading activity that involves so many children, introduces families to their library, encourages children to choose books freely and independently and is endorsed by parents, teachers and the Department for Education.
There is a planning application for a solar farm at Lullington. Here are the details for those who wish to read the documents. Comments should be submitted by August 27th, although an extension can be requested.
Application ref. DMPA/2021/1014: Notification of planning application
The installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels with associated infrastructure and works, including substations, converters, inverters, access tracks, security fencing, boundary treatment and CCTV at Land north of Lullington, Swadlincote
The application may be viewed on https://planning.southderbyshire.gov.uk/dmapps.aspx/?ref=DMPA/2021/1014.
The school summer holidays are starting, which means at least six weeks to keep the family entertained. Lichfield District Council’s visitor economy team, Visit Lichfield, is on hand and has put together a list of brilliant places to visit to suit any budget.
With plenty of free days out and suggestions costing from £5 to £20, there are lots of options for anyone on a tight budget.
Lichfield Cathedral, The Samuel Johnson’s Birthplace Museum, National Memorial Arboretum, Chasewater Country Park, and Beacon Park all feature on the free entry list.
While £5 to £20 days out include Erasmus Darwin House, Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Chasewater Railway and the Lichfield Garrick.
For an action packed trip for over £20, there’s Drayton Manor Theme Park along with a school holiday offer for a minimum of two at Midland Karting.
Councillor Iain Eadie, Cabinet Member responsible for Economic Development, said: “If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, want to discover some local history on your doorstep, or if you want to get out in the fresh air and take in a beauty spot, you’ll find the perfect day out here in Lichfield District.
“With many people preferring to stay local, we wanted to remind everyone of all the gems we have right on our doorstep. The list of attractions and activities should keep families busy all summer-long.”
Attractions have worked hard to put Covid-secure measures in place, such as achieving Good to Go status. On-site signage and attraction websites will let visitors know about their measures to keep Covid-secure.
On top of attractions, there are plenty of trails to go on, such as the Children’s Heritage Trail of the city and its history, the Swinfen Broun Brass Rubbing Trail which tells the history of Beacon Park through brass rubbings and puzzles, and the Sculpture Trail that takes in the city’s public art.
For all the recommendations, go to www.visitlichfield.co.uk/summerholidays.
In the second round of Lichfield District Council’s business start-up grants, local residents who have been made redundant or are out of work, and are planning to start a business over the next year are being urged to apply for a grant of £3,000.
In total the council has set aside £200,000 from the Additional Restrictions Grant funding it received from the Government, to invest in new local businesses.
To encourage more people to take advantage of the scheme, the council has changed the criteria and no longer requires applicants to agree to additional job creation on top of their own.
To be considered for support, prospective applicants must first go on a start-up masterclass workshop provided by Enterprise for Success before applying for a grant. This two-day interactive session will be a useful way to get expert advice to help create a sound business plan.
Councillor Iain Eadie, Cabinet Member responsible for Economic Development, said: “Having had lots of enquiries about the funding, we realised we had been asking too much too soon by requiring applicants to commit to creating more jobs than their own. This is why we have changed the criteria to make additional job creation desired rather than essential.
“We hope this will encourage more people who have a business idea to get started and apply for a grant. With the two-day masterclass with Enterprise for Success and some start-up funding, we hope we can help people have the opportunity to become their own boss and build a successful business of their own.”
The grants, which does not need to be match-funded, can be spent on:
The deadline for the remaining three application rounds are:
The scheme will run until January 2022, or when all the funding has been allocated.
For the criteria and to find out how to apply, visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/startupgrants.
With many households buying or adopting a lockdown dog, Lichfield District Council is offering advice to new dog owners who may be struggling to keep their recent additions to the family under control.
Over the last year, the council has received a number of complaints about dogs off the lead that are giving cause for concern in local parks.
There are simple ways to make sure dogs follow commands, including enrolling on a dog obedience course.
The Dogs Trust – a registered charity – offer a four-week virtual and in-person Dog School for £65. Find out more at www.dogstrust.org.uk/dogschool.
Lyn from Lichfield said: “Puppy training really helped my dog Oakley, giving invaluable tips and support in a controlled socialising environment. The outcome was a fantastic and responsive pet. He is amazing off the lead and going back on it, especially when passing anyone who looks uncomfortable or if we come across dogs and I’m unsure of their temperament.”
Oakley, a three year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Japanese Spitz mix, is the face of Stay Pawsitive by Hegdesigns. You can find out what he gets up to over on his Instagram account at _oakleythedog.
For reactive dogs keeping them on a lead can be the best option. The Respect the Lead campaign offers the following advice:
To find out more about Respect the Lead, go to www.respectthelead.com.
Thanks to funding from the Staffordshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Lichfield District Council and Freedom Leisure are offering local 11 to 17 year olds SPACE leisure activity passes so they can access a range of activities over the summer holidays.
All SPACE leisure activity pass holders gain unlimited access to:
The passes also give access to leisure centre activities at a discounted price for the following year.
Councillor Iain Eadie, Cabinet Member responsible for Leisure, said: “We have a great line-up of activities this summer, and a SPACE leisure activity pass will keep 11 to 17 year olds busy and active all summer-long.
“We hope plenty of young people take advantage of the passes and get active and have fun over the summer holidays and beyond.”
Lichfield District Council is giving away the first 180 SPACE leisure activity passes for free on a first come, first served basis from Monday 19 July. The passes will then be available to buy for £20 at Burntwood and Friary Grange leisure centres once all the free passes have been snapped up.
Find out more at www.activelichfield.co.uk/space.
The Getin2it summer activities can also be booked individually without a pass. They include soft archery for £2 and family boxercise for £5. Dodgeball holiday sessions and the regular Getin2it activities are also available throughout the summer, and there is no need to book – just turn up. To find out more and book a session, visit www.activelichfield.co.uk/holidayfun*
The district’s SPACE programme also includes activities run by Lichfield Cathedral, Liberty and Fun Club Hub. However, these are not included in the council’s leisure activity pass promotion, although a separate free SPACE pass is needed to access them. To find out more about district and county-wide activities and how to register for a SPACE pass, go to www.staffordshirespace.uk/2021.
*The first two weeks of sessions are available to book now and the remaining sessions will be available to book later this week.
Unfortunately the Chetwynd Bridge works will be delayed until April 2022.
Following a recent structural survey a new problem was revealed.
This extra time is needed to protect the bridge in the long term and guarantee the future safety of road users.