Category: General Chat

P3 Volunteer Celebration Day 29th July

We have been asked to inform the group of  the following event which has  been organised by Shropshire Council. All are welcome to attend. I know some of our group have attended these in past and found them enjoyable and interesting. If anyone does attend some feedback would be welcome at a future Clee View Bridleways meeting.

 

Celebration Event Timetable click here – P3 volunteer event 2015

 

Email from Helen Beresford (Shropshire Outdoor Development Officer)

Hello All,

As promised here is the timetable of activities (attached) for the Volunteer Celebration Day on the 29th of July.  Could those of you wishing to participate in a walk or activity please reply to me directly so I can put you on the list, there will be opportunity to book places on the day, however some walks have limited places so to ensure your place please can you contact me before Tuesday 28th July. 

For those attendees who I have emails for I will send this out directly but please could the P3 co-ordinators receiving this forward it on to their groups.  Apologies to those who are receiving this twice.

Many thanks and we look forward to seeing all attending on the day

Regards

Helen Beresford

Shropshire Outdoor Development Officer

Shropshire Council

Office –    01743 255957

Mobile –  07990 085484

Email – helen.beresford@shropshire.gov.uk

For information on P3 and Parish Warden Schemes visit http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/outdoor-recreation/volunteering-opportunities/parish-paths-partnership-and-parish-warden-schemes/

For walking in Shropshire visit http://www.shropshirewalking.co.uk

For riding in Shropshire visit http://www.shropshireriding.co.uk

Garden Party 12th July – CANCELLED

We have decided to cancel the Garden Party Fund Raiser planned for 12th July.

We did not have enough interest, probably not helped by the fact it is same time as Wimbledon Men’s Final, which we had missed when arranging date.  As we get closer there is a chance Andy Murray will be playing which would definitely be a conflict for many people.

Many thanks for the offers of help and support, much appreciated.

Will try to arrange something later in summer.

Christmas Skittles Night – Thanks

WSkittlesMany many thanks to everyone who helped with the joint Christmas skittles and pub games fund raiser evening last Saturday run together with Farlow & Oreton Village Hall Committee. Help included setting up and breaking down, collecting the Skittle Alley (thanks to Jim from the Village Hall Committee for providing the transport), collecting and making up raffle prizes, selling raffle tickets, running the skittles competition, pin the nose on the reindeer and various games, doorman, organising and running the bar (thanks James), making and selling cakes and puds.

We had a reasonable turnout and everyone who came along enjoyed themselves. Even with slightly disappointing numbers we managed to raise a profit of just over £200 to be split between the Village Hall Committee and Cleehill Bridleways Group.

I have even had offers of a “contribution” from people who could not attend so thank you to them.

It would have been nice to see a few more local riders at the event as we are doing it for them and without funds we are very limited in what we can do. We will need to organise another event in the Spring to raise some funds and hopefully we can “persuade” more local riders to come along.

Project for Route A – Hinton to Hardwick to be supported

Great news, we have just heard from the council that they will provide the materials necessary to improve the drainage on Route A, Hinton to Hardwick Forge. This is a major project and will make an important route usable again.

Steve, John and Chris had a site visit to survey the route on Wednesday and Chris emailed Tim (Rights Of Way Officer) with a schedule of materials and work plan. Tim contacted Chris next day and had agreed to finance the materials.

The drainage pipe will be on order this week and will be delivered to John’s and we can then order the stone when we need it direct from the haulage contractor who will invoice the council. Materials to be supplied are –

16 tonne drainage gravel
16 tonne fine/small stone for topping
32 tonne 75mm down stone or similar
12 x 6m lengths of twin wall perforated pipe (6″diam)
Costs for digger and dumper hire will be financed from our own funds. Steve and John estimate it will take them approximately 3 days. We may need to arrange a fund raiser to cover a small shortfall but Steve is happy to wait for final payment so we can undertake the work as soon as the pipes have arrived and Steve and John can allocate some time.
The first job will be to have a work party to clear the overhanging branches and undergrowth. We will need volunteers to help with this, date to be agreed.
The other improvement and access work projects that the council agreed to do (see notes under Meetings) are now in their plan and will be done as soon as they can arrange them.
Many thanks to Tim Simmons from Shropshire Council for his help.

Shropshire Council Volunteer Event – 3rd June

This year Shropshire Council’s volunteer get together will be held at Minsterley Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd June, between 12 and 2pm,  they will be providing food and beverages and an opportunity to mingle with all the volunteers in their service.  In the morning between 10am and 12pm they are offering a number of workshops to showcase the various volunteering opportunities the service has to offer.

Click here for details  – Volunteer Event Invitation