Agenda for Council meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2024
Agenda for Council meeting on Wednesday 20 March 2024
Tedesca String Quartet Concert on Sunday 28th April at Shaw Church
TEDESCA QUARTET PRESENTS
HAYDN QUARTET OP 76 NO. 1 IN G MAJOR
SHOSTAKOVICH QUARTET NO. 7 OP 108
MENDELSON QUARTET IN E FLAT MAJOR OP 12
AN AFTERNOON CONCERT IN AID OF
St Mary’s Church, Shaw and West Berks Food Bank
Sunday 28 April, 4pm
St Mary’s Church
Shaw-cum-Donnington
Newbury
RG14 2DR
Tickets: £15 from Rachel Haslam
07919 555043
- Interval refreshments
- Free parking
Organ Recital on Saturday 6th April at Shaw Church
Newbury and District Organists’ Association
presents an
Organ Recital
by
STEVE BOWEY
(Organist at St. Mary’s, Shaw-cum-Donnington)
To include music by Bach,
Mendelssohn and Standford
Saturday, 6th April 2024 at 3pm
At St. Mary’s, Shaw-cum-Donnington,
Church Road, Shaw
Newbury, RG14 2DR
Admission Free, Retiring Collection
Proceeds to St. Mary’s Organ Fund
Everyone is encouraged to stay for Refreshments after the recital
Grants available for small rural businesses
The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is a Government fund for small rural businesses.
Businesses can apply for between £10k – £40k to invest in a project that will help stimulate growth, diversification and employment in our rural communities.
The scheme is open for a year, and West Berkshire Council will be allocating funding on a competitive, rolling-programme basis, to the best applications every couple of months. To read more about the scheme and apply read see: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/repfgrantscheme
If you have any enquiries about this scheme the best officer point of contact is Dan Phelan – Daniel.phelan1@westberks.gov.uk
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting Wednesday 21 February 2024
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting Wednesday 21 February 2024
Minutes-21-February-2024-final.pdfWBC Soil Conditioner Giveaway Event 16 and 17 March
Veolia and West Berkshire Council soil conditioner giveaway event
West Berkshire Council is teaming up with Veolia for the fourth time to provide residents with an exciting giveaway – FREE soil conditioner!
Mark your calendars for Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March, between 10:00am and 4:00pm where you will be able to swing by our Padworth Waste Management Facility at Padworth Lane, RG7 4JF, and grab some locally produced soil conditioner.
Wondering what makes this soil conditioner special? It’s created right here at Padworth, using the food and garden waste we collect from you and other households in the district.
For the giveaway weekend, no appointment is needed, just show up! But do bring along an ID card or a recent utility bill to prove you’re a West Berkshire resident. Please bring your own bags or boxes so you can easily carry and load the bagged or boxed soil conditioner into your car – no direct loading into vehicles for health and safety reasons.
This is a free event, and some queues are likely during peak times. Please be patient when you arrive as we aim to allow as many people as possible to collect the soil. We’ll be restocking throughout the day, so there’s no rush to arrive early. Also, let’s be fair – we ask residents to take a reasonable amount to make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy this fantastic offer.
Please note there will be vehicle restrictions in place. Vehicles listed as prohibited in the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) user guide (see page 12) will not be allowed. No commercial vehicles will be admitted – this is for householders only. Residents must take necessary precautions for carrying the soil conditioner safely to their vehicle. The event organisers accept no liability for any injuries or damage that may be sustained by residents loading their vehicles with the materials. Residents wishing to visit the household waste recycling centre must still book an appointment.
Parish Litter Pick 2024
Help us give Shaw-cum-Donnington a Spring Clean!
Community Litter Pick
Meet a The Castle Pub car park on Saturday 16 March 10am to 12 noon.
Please bring your own gloves. Litter picks and bags provided.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Organised by Shaw-cum-Donnington Parish Council.
River Lambourn – new flood warning
A new flood warning has been issued for the River Lambourn. Check this link for information
Agenda for Council meeting on Wednesday 17 January 2024
Agenda for Council meeting on Wednesday 17 January 2024
River Lambourn Flood Warning – Urgent
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Lambourn between the A34 and London Road Newbury. If you live near to the river, please take precautions.
Recommended actions
# To check the latest information for your area – Visit [GOV.UK](check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
– Follow [@EnvAgency](https://twitter.com/EnvAgency) and [#floodaware](twitter.com/hashtag/floodaware) on Twitter.
– Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
– For access to flood warning information offline call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 171016. # What you should consider doing now
– Act on your flood plan if you have one.
– Move your family and pets to a safe place.
– Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
– Use flood protection equipment, such as flood barriers, air brick covers and pumps to protect your property. Any equipment should be professionally supplied and installed to help reduce the impact of flood water.
– Move important items upstairs or to a safe place in your property, starting with cherished items of personal value that you will not be able to replace (such as family photographs). Next move valuables (such as computers), movable furniture and furnishings.
– You may need to leave your property, so pack a bag with enough items for a few nights away. Include essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, home insurance information, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
– Turn off gas, electricity and water mains supplies before flood water starts to enter your property. Never touch an electrical switch if you are standing in water.
– If it is safe to do so, make sure neighbours are aware of the situation and offer help to anyone who may need it.
– Listen to the advice of the emergency services and be ready to evacuate your property if told to do so. Most evacuation centres will let you bring your pets.
– Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water
– 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
– Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.
