The Village & Community Magazine for May is available on this link. There are also printed copies available in the Village Hall foyer for anyone who would appreciate a hard copy.
Vacancy for Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
The Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer is responsible to the 7-strong Parish Council. This is a part time (4 hours per week on average) paid position under Salary Scale LC2. The Parish Clerk will be required to work from home and have their own transport if not within the immediate area. Some evening and out of hours work is required. The full Council meets approximately every 6 weeks, although some ad hoc meetings may be required.
The successful candidate will be computer literate (including Word, Excel etc) and confident in using email and the Internet. Previous advantage of Local Government would be an advantage although training can be provided. A laptop will be provided specifically for Parish Council work.
The salary will be dependent upon experience and will comply with NALC pay scales.
If you are interested in this position, or have any questions, please contact the Chairman of Alstonefield Parish Council, Gordon Campbell on 07919 353800. Alternatively, any member of the council will be able to advise you further.
The closing date for the submission of applications is Friday, 29th April 2022
What’s happening
- The George is open for meals Thurs-Sunday (the bar is not open for drinks only). For more details, go to The George website.
The Watts Russell pub is open all week except Wednesdays and offers ‘Tapas with a Twist’ in the evenings. Food bookings essential: 01335 310126.- The Post Office in the Village Hall is open on Mondays and Thursdays (12.15-14.15), Pilates (Mondays, Fridays), Friendship Group (Wednesdays) and Bowls (Tuesday and Friday).
As part of the village’s Jubilee celebrations, there are consecutive concerts over two nights in the village hall, on 4th and 5th June. More information and ticket links on our events page here, or visit Ents.24.com. - Car boot sales re-started on Sunday 24 April and will run on the last Sunday of the month through to September.
- For details of Church services, please click here
Staffordshire Farm Watch
We’re all aware of the rise in rural crime, particularly within the farming sector. Staffordshire Police are working with local communities in the Moorlands area to tackle these issues and have set up a Facebook page to keep everyone up to date.
Please visit and ‘like’ their page at: https://www.facebook.com/StaffsFarmWatch/
If you see or hear anything suspicious, please call the police non-emergency number: 101. You can also sign up to receive communications from the police by downloading this form: