Update from the DEFRA proposing to extinguish OCH8 following the recent legal debates about diversion and bridge or tunnel orders. This would appear to be a loss of the PROW, a well loved and cherished footpath, and mainly due to a complaint from a resident of a neighbouring parish. Nevertheless, the final paragraph suggests improving … Continue reading PROW OCH 8 Update
PROW OCH8 BOTO Rejected
A lot of letters in the title... PROW - Public Right of Way OCH8 - is the public footpath number of the PROW that runs from the corner of New Street by Appletrees and crosses the railway line heading towards Poolfield Farm. It then becomes OCH3 and heads down past Underwood Farm to Huntingford. BOTO … Continue reading PROW OCH8 BOTO Rejected
Charfield 2018 Litter Pick
Saturday 12th May. Come and help us clear the litter in our village! Meet in the Memorial Hall Car Park at Ten O'Clock.
Home Library Service Volunteer Urgently Required!
A Home Library Service Volunteer is being sought to deliver some reading material to a borrower in Charfield. The borrower previously received deliveries via the Mobile Library, but as this service is no longer available Yate Library is looking for a local person to become a Volunteer. The role would involve regular visits (usually 4-weekly) … Continue reading Home Library Service Volunteer Urgently Required!
Remembrance Day Procession & Service – Sunday 12th November 2017
The Order of Service is now available for the Charfield Remembrance Day Procession and Service. Please feel free to join the Procession which will gather at the Memorial Hall car park at approximately 10.40am. Alternatively please join us at the War Memorial where the Act of Remembrance will take place at approximately 10.50am. Order of Service
Charfield Parish Council – Grant Application
Charfield Parish Council has now opened its Grant Application Scheme for 2018/19. The Parish Council invites applications from village or voluntary organisations whose activities benefit the community of Charfield . Please see below the link to the application form and guidance on how to complete the form. If you require further information or help completing the … Continue reading Charfield Parish Council – Grant Application
Charfield Remembrance Day Procession & Service
On Sunday 12th November 2017, please join Parishioners of Charfield in remembering the fallen of both WWI, WWII and other Conflicts around the World. As usual, the Wotton Road will be closed between 10.30am and 12.30pm to facilitate the Procession from the Memorial Hall to the War Memorial. Once the Service of Remembrance has taken … Continue reading Charfield Remembrance Day Procession & Service
Crest Nicolson Liaison Meeting
Charfield Parish Council will be hosting a liaison meeting with the Crest Nicolson developers in early September, to discuss issues arising from the construction of 106 homes at the Wotton end of the village. Although this is not a public meeting, it is the best platform for engaging with the developers in order to raise … Continue reading Crest Nicolson Liaison Meeting
Community Grants
We've recently received this pack from Merlin offering grants to local community groups. If you are interested please apply directly to the granting organisation. Merlin Community grant pack 2017-18
Damaged Tree – Manor Road/Underhill Road
The damaged tree on the green space at the junction of Manor Road and Underhill Road has been reported to South Gloucestershire Council. The Parish Council offered to remove the tree and re-plant with a new one. However, we have just been notified that South Glos Council will be removing the tree and will schedule … Continue reading Damaged Tree – Manor Road/Underhill Road