Parish Memorial

The new small memorial is now in place beside our young trees that were planted as part of our WW1 Armistice Centenary Celebrations last year at the Parish Notice Board just below The Seven Stars. We now also recognize the VE Day 75th Anniversary.
Our grateful thanks to Melissa Cole, our local artist blacksmith, for all her work and support in making this memorial possible.

What3Words

What3Words has divided the globe into 3m squares and given each one a unique 3 word address. It means everywhere can be located with just three words. For example ///kite.chats.dine will take you to a precise spot in a field next to the River Ouse in York. what3words is available as a free app for iOS and Android and online map at map.what3words.com. You can find out more about what3words here.
69 emergency services have confirmed they are using and accepting 3 word addresses
How do I use what3words in an emergency?
1. Find the 3 word address for your current location on the free what3words app for iOS and Android. It works offline – ideal for areas with unreliable data connection.
2. Share your 3 word address over the phone to the call handler.
3. The emergency service can then coordinate a response directly to the exact location where help is needed.
Any further questions to Councillor Tom Ellen (tom_ellen60@hotmail.com)

Charitable Donations

The Parish Council has a small budget for Charitable Donations and regularly receives requests from appropriate organisations. The Parish Council would very much like to hear from Parishioners as to which charities might be favoured for future donations.

Parish Steward

Our Parish Steward, who visits us once a month, has been doing tremendous work on our roads, drains and verges under the guidance of David Benson. Very occasionally we receive suggestions or requests from members of the public for problems that they would like addressed and we would like to stress that this input is most welcome and that we would be very happy to receive more ideas at any time. Please email clerk@nnpc.org.uk.

New Councillors

An  Extraordinary Meeting is being held at Hilcott Village Hall on Monday 3rd June at 7.30pm with the intension of Co-opting 2 new Councillors to the Parish Council.  Members of the Public are welcome to attend.  There are still 2 vacant Councillor posts and we welcome further enquires about being a Councillor.

 

Vacancies for Councillors

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING OUR COMMUNITY?

 COULD YOU SPARE AN HOUR A WEEK?

 

North Newnton Parish Council has several vacancies as a parish councillor following the retirement of long serving councillors. This would involve using your skills and experience to help the parish be a better place for everyone, alongside the current enthusiastic and friendly parish councillors.

North Newnton parish comprises Bottlesford, Hilcott and North Newnton.

There are 7 meetings a year, and between meetings you can apply your enthusiasm and expertise. It should not take more than 50 hours maximum of your time across the year.

 We would be particularly keen to have representatives from Hilcott and younger persons from across the Parish with us for your different perspective on parish matters and the bigger picture.

 

If any part of these details appeal, please contact (in the first instance):

Gillian Tatum          Clerk to the Council      07979 866387    clerk@nnpc.org.uk

 

Changes to Hilcott Village Hall organization

Changes have recently taken place concerning the organization and administration of the Hilcott Village Hall. All contact should now be through Carolyn Whistler tel; 07739 904527, email;carolynwhistler@btopenworld.com

Further details will be announced shortly.