August Chair Letter : Bubwith Bash & Leisure Centre Volunteers
Dear Parishioners of Bubwith & Breighton
Sadly I’m against the clock today as my family will be descending on me this weekend and I’m ill prepared. However, I have long enough to mention events that have been and some that are coming up.
The Big Bash, what can I say! A truly wonderful day with lots of people volunteering and assisting to setup and clear up, lend their prized marquees for shade, run the bar, man stalls, sort the bins and flog raffle tickets. The sense of community was palpable and if my emotional quotient radar was working correctly, people were having an enjoyable time. Thank you to all who contributed their time and also to those who brought their families along and took part, there would be no Bash without you all.
My particular thanks to all those generous people who donated raffle prizes and bought raffle tickets (despite my over zealous sales pitch at the queue for the bar), we generated £310 for community projects with a focus on our local children.
Last month I spoke about exploring the parish becoming a Community Energy Co-operative and our aims to reduce energy costs and carbon through local energy generation. We made a start at our first meeting and have decided to push ahead a bit further. We meet again at 7pm on Wednesday 7th September at the Leisure Centre. If we are to stand a chance of success we will need to demonstrate community buy in, so if you are at all interested please come along.
Finally, there was recently a post box drop to all houses on behalf of Bubwith Leisure and Sports Centre (BLSC) seeking volunteers and influencers to get involved. I’m pleased to say some people will be coming along to the next Committee meeting. We’d love there to be more so please feel free to get in touch to find out what it entails. Mob: 07748965779. In September a meeting is being planned to discuss how we get a new children’s play park, I have contact details for some interested parents/grandparents but would welcome more.
On that note, sorry but I must dash, a dirty bathroom is calling and I have a rendezvous with some apples and pastry. Enjoy the remainder of August.
Best wishes
Sandra Hills
Chair of Bubwith Parish Council
