Issue 043 June 2004 - Nailsworth News

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The Mayor’s column - Lesley Williams-Allen writes: Town Council Annual Meeting May heralds the start of a new town council year, and at its meeting on 18 May, councillors unanimously agreed to re-elect me as Mayor, and Cllr Sue Reed as Deputy Mayor. I am grateful for their continuing support: Sue and I enjoy working together, and we will continue, with our fellow councillors, to serve our town. It was with much regret that we received Cllr Sue Nicholson’s resignation. Sue has made a sterling contribution to Nailsworth. She became a District Councillor in 1988, since when she has served on both District and Town Councils. We shall greatly miss her enthusiasm, and her effective and persuasive contributions to debate. She will continue to be involved with many aspects of the town's life, including the Festival and Fairtrade, and we hope that at some future point she may consider standing on the town council again. Sue's resignation means that we have a casual vacancy on the town council, and the statutory notices have now been displayed. If you know of anyone who has an interest in standing as a Town Councillor, please get in touch with the Town Clerk on 833592. As a guide to the responsibilities this entails, you would be expected to attend a minimum of two meetings a month, and be willing to take on other responsibilities, such as research and follow-up on particular issues, and attendance at other meetings, sometimes outside the town. Accounting & Computing Services Sage Software Vendor We offer complete practical ‘one stop’ solutions for your business on a regular or project basis ACP Solutions services include:- Hardware & software - supply and installation, network design & implementation, data security & backup, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts for the Self Employed, management & company accounts Tel: 01453 834883 e-mail: info@acpsolutions.co.uk Silver Jubilee Shield The custom of awarding the Town Shield was commenced in 1980, to commemorate the Queen's Silver Jubilee (1977). Its purpose is to recognise publicly outstanding service given by an individual or organisation to Nailsworth. The Town Mayor has absolute discretion in making this award. At the annual reception held in the Town Hall on Monday 10 May I presented the Shield to Ann Makemson, Town Archivist. Ann has given freely of a tremendous amount of her time, expertise and dedication collecting, preserving and recording the history of our town. She officially took on the role of Town Archivist in 1993, since when it has expanded to a larger location. Her interest in history and love of Nailsworth are passed on from her parents, Ron Woodward - who held the Shield in 1993 - and his wife Maud, both of whom played a significant part in the life of our town. The Boy's Club - a chance to be saved Whilst we are still actively pursuing the legal aspects of the issue of the Boys' Club, we have been asked to assist with the setting-up of a meeting of interested groups and individuals to support a revived management committee. Now is the time for a concerted community effort to put together a rescue package for the Boys' Club and its building. This needs to be a combination of business, community, and youth use to tie in with both legal requirements and to make it sustainable. A meeting has been arranged for 17th June at 7.00 pm in the Council Chamber. We shall be contacting those who have already expressed an interest, but please get in touch if you feel you have a contribution to make and wish to be involved. Loss of another BT Phone Box Following on our lost battle to save the K6 phone box in Newmarket, BT have now written to us indicating that within the Nailsworth area we have to lose 1 more telephone box. There are at present six: Fountain Street, Northfield Road, Nympsfield Road, Old Market, Shortwood, and Watledge. BT suggest, that according to frequency of use, the Northfield Road box should be taken out of service. We have until 11 June to comment on this proposal. If you wish to make a representation, further details are available from the Town Clerk on 833592. Nailsworth Health Centre 2 A.E. SMITH & SON Solicitors A.E. Smith & Son, Solicitors is a thriving three-partner practice with offices in Nailsworth and Stroud. We give clear, practical advice and enjoy lasting relationships with many of our clients. Our range of legal services includes Conveyancing, Wills, Probate, Family, Employment, Education and Liturgation. We look forward to being of service to new and existing clients. A.E. Smith & Son A. E. Smith & Son Stokescroft, Cossack Square Frome House, London Road NAILSWORTH, GL6 0DZ STROUD, GL5 2AF Tel: 01453 832566 Tel: 01453 757444 Free parking Visit our website: www.aesmith.co.uk Email: nailsworthenquiries@aesmith.co.uk www.aesmith.co.uk
The Editor writes: Between the last issue and this one I have had the unfortunate necessity to try out the local version of the Emergency Services of the National Health Service! An emergency eye operation and two nights in Cheltenham Hospital left me deeply impressed by the efficiency and kindness of nurses and surgeons. Everything went smoothly and quickly. Less pleased was the lady in the same ward who fell over on Tuesday night and came in with a very complicated hip fracture. She was still hoping for action on the following Monday. When it’s good, it’s very good. It’s unusual to find individuals who are less than professional and kind but sometimes the system is, undoubtedly, a bit creaky. ****************** There’s a lot of controversy over the plans for the town to have a pig of some sort (see p.8) especially while the Cross remains poked away and deteriorating in Old Market. Sue Reed assures us that the pig venture, unlike the Cross, would be paid for from specific grants, not local government funds. The main problem holding up the resiting of the Cross is that it’s uncertain who owns it - the Town or the District. ****************** If you’re looking for funding, Khurshid Akhtar has drawn my attention to the following website: http://www.access-funds.co.uk/ Two young members of the litter brigade ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH FETE NAILSWORTH VICARAGE GARDEN SATURDAY, 17 JULY 2004 AT 2.00PM Silver Band, Town Crier, Teas, BBQ, Street Dancing, Stalls, Sideshows, Bouncy Castle, etc NAILSWORTH ENTERPRISE CENTRE Nailsworth Town Hall, Old Bristol Road, Nailsworth Thinking of starting in Business or in Business already Please contact us re: any of the following;- Accountancy and Taxation Start up advice Finance Availability We can mentor for Prince’s Trust Finance We can arrange finance from Gloucestershire Loan Fund We can arrange Department of Trade finance under the Loan Guarantee Scheme Business Structures Available e.g.: Sole Trader; Partnership; Limited Partnership; Limited Companies etc. Limited Company Formation Service Computer Advice Best systems to use for Accounting and other Business functions e.g. Marketing, Stock Control etc. Other Areas Marketing Best Banking facilities e.g. our Bank Check Service to ensure no overcharging in interest etc Health and Safety at Work Employment Law Management Consultancy How to survive in business and prosper Contact: Mike Jefferies or Emma Mills 01453 836683 or 01453 835050 Nailsworth Spring Clean – 24 th April This year’s Spring clean was less well attended than last, possibly because the date clashed with Festival Saturday. Still, those who took part worked jolly hard and we thank them for their efforts. Afterwards we met to discuss future action. We will contact Stroud and Nailsworth Town Council to get some ideas and perhaps more help. Other ideas put forward include: • Forming a Keep Nailsworth Tidy Group • A Stewardship Scheme to formalise work already done by residents • A Competition, sponsored by shops whose packaging litters our town • Sponsored litter pickers paid by the above. • A schools initiative. • More Spring Cleans [Summer, Autumn and Winter cleans!!] More recycling Any thoughts to Don Luke 832812. THE COMPLETE DECORATING SERVICE INSIDE OUT Experienced, reliable, efficient ladies team 01453 835497 07766 712066 3 NAILSWORTH CHIROPODY CLINIC Run by the Old People’s Welfare Committee. We run an excellent service at Ringfield Close on Wednesdays & Thursday mornings. We would be pleased to welcome new patients Please ring 01453 835215 for further information
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