RUBBISH SKIP -- The community rubbish skip for the parishes of Longtown, Llanveynoe, Craswall and Walterstone will be at Longtown Village Hall car park on Saturday, February 8, between 11am and 1pm.

PARISH COUNCIL -- There were nine members present at the January meeting, with Jenny Houston in the chair. Newly co-opted members Pamela Tribe and Alan Lavers were welcomed to the meeting by the chairman. The parish council has been notified of changes to local bus timetables. Copies of these timetables have been circulated in the local newsletter. There will be elections for both county and parish councillors (if requested) in May 2003. A local footpath officer is required to walk local paths and report any difficulties. Anyone interested in applying should contact the Parish Clerk, Mrs J Hope, tel. 01873 860221.