Community

Weston Village Show 2013

Sunday August 4th, 11.30am to 5.00pm
The Citadel, Weston-under-Redcastle
Adults £5.oo each – Children free

As usual there will be classic cars, tractors, side shows, puppets, children’s games, dog agility with a wide selection of animals; shire horses, dogs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, etc. and the usual wide choice of food and drinks & local ice cream.
Puppets. Teens and Adult Sports. Gladiator Duelling. Sumo Wrestling.
Children’s clown fancy dress competition.

Special Event: Fun Dog Show

Dog show information from Christine Moodie Tel:  01939-200656 or email.
Other enquiries: John Edwards 01939-200235 or Sylvia Griffiths 01630-685204 or email.

A real country show for all the family.

Click below to download a PDF of the show leaflet.

Weston Show Leaflet 2013 WestonShowFlyer2013

Maureen Edwards presented with British Empire Medal

The New Years Honours List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom and Hodnet has one such person in its midst. Maureen (Mo) Edwards has been awarded the British Empire Medal, for services to the North Shropshire Hunt Branch of The Pony Club.
Many people will recognise Maureen by sight, riding through the village and surrounding lanes but they may not know about her unflagging work over the last 30 years in helping organise local events to introduce younger people to horse husbandry and the sheer fun of anything to do with horses. She has held the position District Commissioner for the area since 2009 and continues in the post although now in ill health.
In talking to the Pony Club about her award she said, “I was very surprised when I received the letter to find I had been awarded the British Empire Medal, but extremely thrilled as it is a great honour, and I was touched that I had been put forward for it.” She went on to say,” I love to see the Members having fun and progress at the Rallies, Camp and Tests. The North Shropshire Hunt group have developed into a large Branch, but I try to attend most of the rallies so that I get to see most of the Members throughout the year. The Pony Club is a great institution and has retained its original ethos of being open to all children which I feel is very important.”
The award was presented by Shropshire’s Lord Lieutenant Algernon Heber-Percy, but I am sure we would all like to say “Well done  Maureen. We are proud of you.”

May Day at Hawkstone Hall

Canapés and Wine: May Day Bank Holiday Monday – 6th May 2013, from noon to 2.00pm
This event may be the last opportunity local residents have to visit this lovely building.
Cost is £12.50 per ticket, with proceeds going to St Luke’s Church, Hodnet.
More details from:

  • Gerry Whitby: 01630-685595 or email
  • Joanna Howard: 01630-685207 or email

New EXTEND Sessions in Hodnet

Extend2Starting Tuesdays 22nd Jan. 2013.

Venue: the Meadow Community Room (off Station Road)
When: Tuesdays 10.00am to 11.00am
Cost: £2 (includes tea & biscuit).
A gentle form of exercise and movement to music for older people and those of limited mobility. EXTEND exercise can be chair-based as well as standing. This gentle exercise can help people to feel more in control, to increase their mobility and help them to remain independent.
For more information please call Val on 01630 685987.

Click the image below to download a poster.

Links: The Shropshire Rural Community Council website; The EXTEND website.

This video is from the EXTEND website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwxF8dUnz7A

These sesions feature on our Regular Events page.

 

Come for a walk

This Saturday (20th Oct) the Hodnet Footpath Group have arranged a circular walk around the Faul’s area.
We are meeting at 10.30 AM outside Faul’s church, and expect to be back around 12.30.
Anyone is welcome to join us. Bring suitable clothing, footwear and a drink/snack.
Dogs also welcome, but it is possible that some stiles may not permit large ones to pass beneath them, so they may need to be lifted!
For more info, or to let us know you are coming, ring John Bourne on 01630 638965
 

Wise & Well Information Day

Health, Home Safety and Diabetes Awareness Information Day

Tuesday 2nd October 2012 at the Lyon Hall

A one stop shop for information. This event is being organised by the Preventative Services Team at Shropshire Rural Community Council. The programme will be:

  • 10.00 am – 1.00 pm (includes light lunch)
  • Lunch 1.00 – 1.45 pm
  • Diabetes talks start at 1.45 – 4.00 pm

Starting at 10am there will be talks from Falls Prevention Service, West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service.
There will also be an Exhibition with experts available to give help and advice on Benefits, Pensions and money issues, Road Safety Advice, Support for unpaid Carers, Shropshire Link, Assistive Technology, Stroke, Crossroads Care, Senior Citizens Forum, Independent Care Solutions and many more.
At 2pm there will be specialist Diabetes talks and advice from health care professionals (eye screeners,
podiatry & a nutritional therapist). This Diabetes Awareness event is in partnership with Hodnet Medical
Practice.
The event is free but booking is essential – please phone Allison Richardson 01743 342162. Alternatively you can email her. The RCC website is here.

Click the image below to download a poster.

Wise & Well Information Day Poster

Station Road Housing Development: Drop-in Event

This week’s Market Drayton Advertiser (7 Sept. 12, page 2) carries a report of a consultation evening planned for next Friday which will give local residents a first opportunity to look at proposals for a housing development in Station Road, Hodnet.
The drop-in session is to be held at the Lyon Hall, this Friday (14 September 2012) between 5.00 & 8.00pm.
The Shropshire Housing Group, of which Meres and Mosses Housing Association is the local management group, is seeking to develop the site as affordable housing for local people. Representatives of Shropshire Housing Group, Shropshire HomePoint and BBLB Architects will all be present.
Local Shropshire Councillor Karen Calder told the Advertiser, “I would urge all local residents to drop in and find out the facts about the development.”
The report does not say which site in Station Road the proposals concern, but the recently closed SAMDev (Site Allocations and Management of Development) consultation identified only one possible location for future housing development. This is the old Highways Depot, close to the bridge. The SAMDev proposals identify this site as HOD001, and say that it has an indicative capacity for 12 dwellings. According to the Advertiser’s headline, the proposals being  put forward are for 19 homes!
Councillor Calder makes an important point when she urges all local residents to attend next week’s event and find out the facts about the plans. It is important that everyone makes use of the consultative and democratic procedures to ensure that the area is developed in a way which is best for all residents, especially those whose homes may one day be on this and similar sites.

Wollerton Bowling Club Open Day

Saturday 30th June, from 2.00pm

Wollerton Bowls and Social Club, Mill Lane Wollerton

Members of the club invite everyone to come along for a relaxed afternoon of “summer” fun. The main activity will be an opportunity to try out crown green bowling. Practice sessions are free and no experience is required – we just ask you to wear flat shoes or trainers. Friendly tuition and equipment will be provided. All ages are welcome.
Other activities will include novelty bowling, cake, bric-a-brac and raffle stalls. Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon and, in case of wet weather, indoor shelter will be available.
For more information please contact Randall tel: 01952-540970 or email See the club web page.

Do come along and give this popular sport a try!

Cakes, Pies and Bread

Baking competition; split into 5 catagories

Baking is taking on a real theme for July’s Jubilee celebrations, below is a review of all the different catagories available, good luck and have fun.
Ladies only, 4oz Victoria sponge, using this recipe;
4oz (110 grams) butter, caster sugar and self-raising flour
2 large eggs
Sweetened whipped cream
Jam
Mens only Chocolate cake
Open class fruit pie
Under 16′s jubilee themed cup cake
There will also be an open age bread making class.
First prize in each catagory is an especially commissioned hand painted bone china bowl in a presentation box. This unique souvenir for the winner is supplied by The Character Jug in Hodnet.
All entries must be submitted between 12.00 p.m and 1 p.m. Judging will take place at 2.30 p.m.

All of the entries that are not claimed back will be auctioned off at around 4.30 p.m
Diamond Jubilee Cake Competition, run  by the The Meadows Community Group
This is a cake decorated on a royal theme, there is a cash prize for the winner (donated  by  Mr Farrington of The Bear in Hodnet). Entries to the Community Group table between 12 p.m. and1 p.m. please.
A current programme for the day can be found here.

Jubilee Flower Festival

Fauls Green Flower FestivalHoly Immanuel Church – Fauls Green

Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th June – 10.00am to 5.30pm each day
Preview Friday 1st June 6.oo to 7.oopm
prior to a concert in the Church Hall at 7:30pm
Admission £3.50 adults, children free

Organised to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, with exhibits both in the grounds and inside the Church. Aspects of the Queen’s public life and her private interests will be interpreted with beautiful floral arrangements and exhibits. The Festival will be a pleasurable and memorable way to commemorate the Jubilee.
Refreshments will be available in the Church Hall.
The Post Code of the Church is SY13 2AS.