Welcome back to the BUZZ Roundup – keeping you in touch with happenings in Keevil village come rain or shine…
What a beautiful balmy September day it was for the Annual RAF KEEVIL REMEMBRANCE last weekend – such a simple yet special act of commemoration in honour those who flew from Keevil airfield as part of the D-day and Arnhem operations. Thank you to everyone who came – see you again next year…
Coming up…
- The service at ST LEONARD’S CHURCH this Sunday 22nd September is at the later time of 11am and celebrates the 30th Anniversary of women’s ordination to the priesthood – and next Sunday 29th September its the Harvest Festival at the even later time of 6.30pm;
- The Walking Group has a great ramble around the Radstock countryside planned on Friday 27th September, with lunch at the delightful Faulkland Inn. Full deets on the page;
- Also on Friday 27th September our PCSO Kerena Walters of the Neighbourhood Police Teams will be holding a drop-in surgery for Keevil, Bulkington and Poulshot at The Well 1:30-3pm, do drop in and say hello, find out about local crime stats, and chat about any concerns you have;
- Then on Saturday 28th September 6.45pm its time for our traditional annual HARVEST SUPPER in the village hall, get your name down quick for this highly entertaining event!
- And before you know it, it’s FIRST TUESDAY and time for a cuppa, great cake and a catch-up with friends and neighbours on Tuesday 1st October in the village hall 2.30–4pm;
- The Mobile Library returns to Stocks Green on Monday 7th October 10:35-10:55am;
- We’ll be well settled into autumn by the time of the WI Autumn Afternoon Tea on Saturday 12th October in the village hall – more deets to come on that but you’ll be guaranteed some more cracking cakes 🙂
- Tick tock – deadline for the November Parish News is Thursday 17th October at 5pm;
- Don’t forget the QUIZ AND FISH & CHIP SUPPER NIGHT on Saturday 26th October 7pm in the Village Hall.
- And just a quick little shout out for Pat Tucker’s ‘Come and Dine on Cheese and Wine @ Willow House’ fundraiser for Wiltshire Air Ambulance on Saturday 9th November – £10 per person in advance – and don’t forget your cash for the raffle!
Parish Matters
Wiltshire Council recently held a webinar about Government proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), changes that could mean an 81% increase in housing targets in Wiltshire. The Parish Council believes that as a vulnerable area with limitations on roads, transport, sewage and other systems, it is important to respond to the Consultation – you can download their draft response here: Keevil Parish Council draft response to NPPF consultation August 2024. If residents have any thoughts on the Council’s comments, please send them to the Clerk by Saturday 21st September. To find out more about the Government’s proposals and to take part in the consultation yourself, visit: Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system – GOV.UK. The consultation ends at 11.45pm on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
Unless a Planning Meeting is called in the interim, the next Parish Council Meeting will be Monday 4th November in the village hall. Just to remind you, the meeting will start at the earlier time of 7pm so that residents can discuss matters relating to the Coronation Commemorative Plaque in an extended Public Forum – agenda will be here. Also at that meeting, Councillors will be discussing this years S137 donations and the next financial year’s budget, so whether as part of an established village group or you have a new village project in mind, send requests and suggestions to the Clerk by Friday October 25th – more at keevilpc.com/notices/
And finally…
A word from the Focus Group looking at the future of the Banfield Recreation Ground: look out for the October edition of the Parish News which should be out around the end of next week! All being well you will receive a survey with the magazine, and it’s your chance to have your say about how the Recreation Ground evolves in the future. Think of the area as a blank canvas to benefit you, your family and our collective village community. There are no limitations at this stage so think big!
The surveys are to be filled out one per person – extra copies for family members who live with you can be found in the church porch, or there will be a QR code in the magazine to access an online version, along with full details of where to drop off completed forms.
That’s all for now folks – find us on Facebook for real-time discussions on Keevil Village, marketplace on For Sale, Free or Wanted in Keevil, or wander down memory lane on Keevil Memories… thank you for all your support, and if you have any news, pictures or stories to share, don’t hesitate to get in touch
Andie, Joni and Sarah #villagelife #lovewherewelive #keevilians
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