Parish Meeting - At its annual meeting, the chairman reported on the sad

closure of the play area and youth club. Concern was also expressed about the low congregations at St Mary's and for events at the village hall.Thanks was

given to all those who had endeavoured to keep the village clear of rubbish

during the year. At the previous meeting, Councillor Trevor Wickes was re-elected as chairman and Councillor Neil Ramsay as his deputy. There

was discussion and agreement to increase funding for the maintenance of the churchyard. Councillor Neil Ramsay reported on the very satisfactory Ofsted

inspection of St Mary's of Hope Primary School and how its favourable comments could help increase pupil numbers. The next meeting of the parish council will be held on Thursday, August 19, at 7pm.