Join us on Saturday 5th December 2020 11am onwards for another hedge planting session along the front edge of the water meadow. This vital work is so the hedge will grow to create screening and a reduction in traffic noise.
Social distancing and the most current Government guidance will be followed. Please bring your own spade/ trowel, gloves and refreshments.
Advanced booking is essential – Please email anna@riverkennet.org
On a damp Saturday 24th October, 14 stalwart villagers donned their gloves and wellies and got stuck in clearing nettles and weeds from the sapling hedge that was planted along the footpath of the water meadow. Weed membrane was put down and barrowfuls of bark chippings kindly donated from a local tree surgeon were applied as a mulch over the top to supress regrowth of the nettles. The rain held off just long enough to do the whole hedge. It now looks much tidier and will give the saplings a much better chance to get established.
Thanks to all those who gave their time to help out!
On Wednesday 16th October, Froxfield was finally presented with the engraved shield and framed certificate for winning the ‘Best Newcomer’ category in Wiltshire’s Best Kept Village Competition which was judged back in June this year. Among those present were Peter Cook the Kennet Co-ordinator of the BKVC, Froxfield Chairman Pat Adams and Councillors Vanya Body and Steve Heppenstall, Richard Fradgley representing the War Memorial Hall as well as our County Councillor James Sheppard and some residents of The College.
Froxfield won £150 cash prize which will be used to purchase more flowers for the planters for next year’s competition. The shield, which we keep for the year, will be displayed in the trophy cabinet at the hall.
On Sunday 27th October, the Pelican are holding a charity day in aid of MIND, a very worthy mental health charity. There will be a live band – The Busketeers – from 4-6pm with activities to keep the kids amused whilst you enjoy the music.
After there will be a pub quiz with curry supper and a raffle with some amazing prizes up for grabs. Please click on the links below for more details or contact Georgia Hawkins at The Pelican for tickets.
Summer is coming to a close, so why not have a clear out and make some money in time for Christmas. There will be a car boot and table top sale at Froxfield War Memorial Hall on Sunday 6th October. Pitches and stalls are available, so please contact Marilyn Mason on 01672 512634 or Betty Walley on 07760 158984.
The next Parish Council meeting is on Monday 11th November 2019 in the village hall. The meeting officially starts at 7.30pm but Councillors are in the hall from 7pm if you have any matters you wish to discuss prior to the meeting. Free tea and coffee will be available.
Please also see the ‘Council Members’ tab on the website for their contact details or email Froxfieldclerk@yahoo.com
Our recent community weekend was a great success. Starting with the community market and events including morris dancing, pimms stall and bar on the village green. On the evening of 7th September, there was a barn dance and curry supper (superbly cooked by Claire and Henry Morris) which was very well attended and great fun for all ages.
A beautiful sunny Sunday 8th dawned and shone through the stained glass windows of the church illuminating the stunning floral displays which were courtesy of the Head Gardner at Littlecote and Claire Wilson. Normandy Barcelo decorated the exterior with hedgerow finds of conifer, ivy and rosehips.
In the evening there was a musical concert with Phoenix Brass band and local residents playing some beautiful pieces.
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 9th September at 7.30pm in the Memorial hall. The Councillors will be on hand from 7pm if you wish to come and speak to them about any issues prior to the meeting.
ARK will be there to explain more about the work due to start in September on the water meadow to install the boardwalk and dipping pond.