Opening of Our Lovely New Playground
At noon on Saturday 21st of November Richard (Barney) Baulu and John Callis from the Concert at The Kings joined Ade Gray, Chair and Sylvia Butcher, Vice Chair of All Cannings Parish Council and Councillor Kevin Gay to open the new village playground on the village green at All Cannings.
Vice Chair Sylvia Butcher was instrumental in driving the playground upgrade scheme which gratefully accepted £2000 'seed money' from the charity proceeds of "The Concert at The Kings" in the village. Viridor Credits were approached by Mrs. Butcher for the bulk of the funding, which came to an additional £21,000.
Ade Gray made a quick speech on behalf of the parish to say that we are very grateful for the funding from Viridor Credits and "The Concert at The Kings" and the efforts of Sylvia Butcher in putting the scheme together, to former Chair Charles Butcher for demolishing and removing the old concrete pipe as well as to Cllrs.Doug Tilley, Kevin Gay and Robbie Daw for their assistance in removing the old equipment and preparing the site for contractors Play Quest
(Thanks to Adam for taking these pictures for me)
Meet the Ancestors with Friends of the Church
The Friends AGM is on Thursday 9th November in the village hall 7 for 7.30pm start. Complementary cheese and wine will be available.
Julian Richards. FSA. MIFA.
Following the AGM, which is likely to be short, our guest speaker is Julian Richards. Julian is an accomplished archaeologist whose main interest is Stonehenge and Avebury and surrounding area along with the Vikings in Britain. He presented the television series “Meet the Ancestors” and “Blood of the Vikings” which makes interesting listening. Come to hear more about this interesting subject and I’m sure he will be happy to answer your questions. So please come along and encourage non-members to come as well.
Non-members who have an interest in our local history are most welcome to attend.
Christmas Fayre Fri 17th November.
A Christmas Fayre will be held in All Cannings village hall on Friday 17th Nov starting at 6pm until 8pm. Free entry.
If you would like to book a table please contact Peter 862925. Tables are £10ea.
Chip Van Update
The Chip Van will return from Christmas break on Friday 18th January and wishes everyone a Happy New Year!
Best of BKV Award Presentation - 1st Time Ever 2018
Best of Best Kept Village Award Presentation 10am Sunday 23rd September 2018 at Village Hall
A good turnout greeted the CPRE delegation presenting the Lawrence Kitching Award for Best of Best Kept Village Award on a very wet Sunday morning. Tea and Biscuits were served afterwards.
Chair of the Parish Council Amy Gray receiving the Lawrence Kitching Award from Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton
Clerk to the Parish Council Emma Comfort receiving the Lawrence Kitching Award Plaque from Andy Turner, CEO of Princeton Homes
Best Kept Village (Medium) Award Ceremony 2016
It was a lovely sunny morning by the Pound for this year's award ceremony.
The guests were welcomed by John Kirkman, Chairman Wiltshire Branch CPRE.
The shield was unveiled by Mrs Sarah Troughton, President Wiltshire Branch CPRE and Lord-Lieutenant for Wiltshire
The Presentation of the Wiltshire Council Plaque was by Cllr Richard Britton, Chairman Wiltshire Council to Cllr Amy Gray, Chair of All Cannings Parish Council.
The Presentation of framed CPRE Certificate and prize money was by Mrs Sarah Troughton to Kate Asbury, Parish Clerk and RPO.
The Presentation of the Hills Group Plaque was by Mr Mike Hill, Chief Executive, The Hills Group (competition sponsors) to Cllr Sylvia Butcher, Vice Chair of All Cannings Parish Council.
The Presentation of framed District Round CPRE Certificate was by John Kirkman, Kennet Group CPRE to Amy Gray.
And the Presentation of framed Frank McKim Award (Best Kept Medium Village in Kennet) was by Susannah McKim to Sylvia Butcher.
A vote of thanks was given by Tim Daw on behalf of the Village to all concerned - especially the volunteers, villagers and members of our strong community.
Some last pictures were taken of the plaques.
Tea, danish pastries and home made yogurt cruch cups were served afterwards at the Village Hall.
(Thanks to Cllr Robbie Daw for taking the pictures featured)
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