Kingston on Soar

Annual Parish Meeting and Parish Council AGM

Please note that, due to Government restrictions, the Annual Parish Meeting has been brought forward a week from the date stated in the March Parish Newsletter. It will now take place on Tuesday 4th May 2021 starting at 7.00 pm.

The Parish Council AGM will start when the Annual Parish Meeting has ended.

Agendas can be viewed on the Parish Council agendas page

The meetings will be virtual meeting using the Zoom platform

Please contact the Parish Clerk for information on how to join the meeting

Parish Clerk

We are still looking for a replacement for our Parish Clerk, Richard Parrey, who has been planning to retire from the role for many months now. Richard has decided that May will be his final month. We urgently need to find someone who lives in or near Kingston on Soar to take on this role. The role does come with a modest remuneration. If anyone is interested, then please contact Councillor Mark Johnson or Richard Parrey in the first instance for further information.

Posted by Richard on 8th April 2021

Village Questionnaire

If you live in Kingston on Soar, we want your input on what you value about our village, and what could be done to improve it. Your feedback will help us understand what the Parish Council priorities should be in terms of targeting funds for improvements and responding to wider development proposals and policies that could impact our village.

Please take the time to complete the questionnaire (link below) and post it through the letterbox of your nearest Parish Councillor (contact details are always on the last page of the newsletter).

New Questionnaire Jan 2021 Revision 3

Please provide responses by 15th February 2021

Posted by Gill on 8th February 2021

Covid-19 update

Nottinghamshire, alongside the rest of the nation, is currently under strict lockdown restrictions requiring people to stay at home as much as possible.

By being cautious when making any journeys, asking ourselves if our journey is necessary, we can help to stop the spread of Covid-19:

You must not leave your house unless you have reasonable excuse i.e. work, education, shopping, care responsibilities, medical reasons, outdoors exercise or to visit your support bubble if you are a single person household
If you must travel remain local and look to reduce journeys
Walk or cycle where possible
Avoid car sharing with anyone outside your household or support bubble
If using public transport, plan ahead and avoid travelling at peak times and on busy routes
It is essential you wear a face covering for the entirety of your journey when using public transport, including when waiting at stops unless exempt
Keep your distance from others as best you can
Always wash your hands before/after travelling and use available sanitising points
International travel is only permitted when you have legal reason

Updated 9th January 2021

Key workers

This short video contains an important message from key workers

Annual Parish Meetings

Due to Government Coronavirus Regulations that ban meetings of more than two people,

the Annual Parish Meeting and the Parish Council AGM will NOT now take place on 5th May.

Fairham Development

The planned development on Fairham Pastures, south of Clifton, is officially to be called Fairham. A ‘drop-in’ public exhibition on the proposals for the first phase of the planned £100m infrastructure plans including new roads and access off Mill Hill roundabout was held in Barton in Fabis and Gotham.

The website www.fairhamlife.co.uk provides more information, including copies of the boards used in the exhibitions.

Posted by Gill Aldridge on 25th November 2019

The Minesweepers – Band and Beers – Saturday 28th December at 7pm

We are holding a post Christmas event – the Minesweepers will be appearing live in Kingston Village Hall.

This is a true one-off event as the lead singer has moved to Brussels – you really don’t want to miss it!

Tickets: £10 adult, £7.50 student

To reserve tickets, payable on the night, email nicole.e.elders@gmail.com or contact 07758947384

Posted by Gill Aldridge on 14th November 2019

The Tale of Little Bevan – Wednesday 13th November at 7pm

A darkly comic modern fairy tale – 24 hours in the life of a peaceful Norfolk village called Little Bevan. Live music and original songs underpin a unique piece of theatre by award winning playwright Robert Alan Evans.

Tickets: £12.50 adult / £10.00 student / £6.00 under 10 Light buffet included

To reserve tickets, email nicole.e.elders@gmail.com

Posted by Gill Aldridge on 24th October 2019

Done to Death, by Jove! – Wednesday 23rd October at 7pm

‘The 39 Steps’ meets ‘An Inspector Calls’ via Agatha Christie and ‘Midsomer Murders’ in this clever and extremely funny comedy-drama, with comic cliches from the Detective genre. It’s not a new idea – it’s been Done to Death, by Jove – but not like this!