There are a number of small jobs needing attention at St. Peter’s, and we would like to ask for some help.  The next working party is on Saturday 8th September between 9.00 am. and 12.00 noon.  If you are able, could you bring one or two of the following:-

Paint brush (1″,2” or 4”) – for painting internal & external doors with linseed oil, cement trowel, spade, wheel barrow & working gloves. Ladies & gents welcome.  We will go ahead whatever the weather as there are plenty of inside jobs. Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided!  Enquiries to me on 310125.  Many thanks.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making the weekend’s events such a huge success – despite the extra complications caused by the awful weather.  It was all such fun, in true Alstonefield fashion.

Brian and Lorraine

The men v. women annual cricket match will take place on Wakes Sunday, 1st July,  at 1pm on the playing field.  Our practice sessions will start on Friday 1st June from 5.30 pm. and all are welcome to come along and have a go.  Ladies, gents & children up to age 11 are welcome, and there is no upper age limit!!   All equipment will be provided.  For more info about Wakes please see the Alstonefield Wakes page

Additional funding of £160,000 has been released for projects in the Peak District Rural Action Zone.

Expression of interest are invited for projects under the following measures:

Farm diversification

Micro Enterprise

Please click here for further details of how to apply and the timetable for applications.

For some months now I have more and more frequently been faced with ‘Internet Explorer cannot display this webpage’, when everything was telling me I was connected.  My lovely ISP (Christian and very helpful) have tried everything to find out what is happening and, having exhausted all other possibilities, have arranged for a BT engineer to visit in the next day or two.  The suspicion is that the BT lines are not good enough – but whether they will be prepared to do anything about it I very much doubt!

If anyone is experiencing similar problems, it would be very helpful if you would let me know a.s.a.p.

Lorraine

We have received the following message from Neighbourhood Watch:-

Dear Watch Member,

Overnight Sunday 1st / Monday 2nd April a shed burglary was committed at a dwelling in Alstonfield. Stolen were ten wooden bird and owl boxes value £200. No one was seen or heard. Please ask your neighbours to be extra vigilant and remind them about shed and garage security. Anyone seen acting suspiciously should be reported to the police immediately.

Regards,
Ken Rickard
Neighbourhood Watch Manager
Neighbourhood Watch
Email: joseph.rickard@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

Maureen Binfield

After over 5 years as Clerk to the Council, Maureen leaves us on 31^st March because of other commitments. The Parish Council would like to thank Maureen for her dedication, support and sheer hard work during this time and we wish her all the very best for the future.

Liz Court

We are very pleased to be able to announce the appointment of Liz Court to the position of Parish Clerk with effect from 1^st April.  Based in Alton, Liz is highly experienced and currently undertakes the duties of Clerk for four other local Councils. We welcome Liz to Alstonefield and look forward to working with her. Liz may be contacted on 07746 833910 or email barabarani@aol.com. Parishioners may continue to write to the Clerk c/o the Village Hall.

Yoga classes at Alstonefield village hall
Monday evening 7.30pm till 9pm
£35 for 5 week course
All abilities welcome
Call tara 01335 510037 for details

Attached is a warning e-mail from East Midlands Ambulance Service regarding the above bracelets

Alert Jequirity Bean Bracelets

Alstonefield Parish Council has a vacancy for a part-time Parish Clerk. For details and a job description, please see the Parish Council page by clicking here.  Applications should be made to Dorothy Griffin by Friay 17th February 2012.