BARTON NEWSLETTER

SPRING 2004

In this issue:

Parish Councillors: Peter Wood (Chairman), Alasdair Thorogood (Vice Chairman), Michael Charlton, Campbell Dawson, Philip Glithro, Michael Holmes, Alen McFadzean

Contact: barton-village@uk2.net

Clerk to the Parish Council Retires: At the end of March Alan Spivey retired as Clerk to the Parish Council. For the past few years Alan has worked conscientiously in the role of Clerk to the benefit of both the village and the Council. His efforts have been much appreciated and it is with some sadness that we accepted his decision to retire. Our best wishes and thanks to Alan for his good work over the past few years and also most importantly to Jennie for her background support. Enjoy your retirement Alan.

Vacancy: It will be apparent from the above that we are looking for a new Clerk. If you are a clear thinking, well organized and capable person with computer skills then we look forward to hearing from you. The position is part time and an appropriate remuneration package attaches to the post. For more details please contact the Chairman; Peter Wood: e-mail: barton-village@uk2.net

Allotments: Barton Allotments, at Kettle End are now up and running again. Our thanks to the landlord, Mr E Hall, who has agreed a new lease with the Parish Council. We were under an obligation to provide the allotments and are pleased that this has been achieved. Want An Allotment Garden? The initial take up rate for allotments has been very good but we would like villagers to make them a real success. If you would like a bit more garden to work please contact Alen McFadzean (01325 377987) for more details.

Do you want to promote your-business, clubs or associations on the village website? e-mail: barton-village@uk2.net or pick up a form from the Post Office.

To the Village Youth: The Parish Council are aware that the clubs and associations in the village do not meet all of your needs. We want to help but have limited resources with many demands. The Village Plan has outlined areas in need of attention, that affect you, and if we are able to move things along to help out we will. Please bear with us.

Village Plan: The Government wants local communities to be more active in control of their neighbourhoods by having a say in the shaping of them. The Plans were announced as part of a Rural White Paper (2000). Whilst they have no formal status as yet, it is hoped that they will influence a wide range of organisations that provide services to rural communities and help shape the future of these rural areas. Barton's Plan has just been completed and has been circulated amongst the Parish Councillors for consideration. A copy has been posted on the website at www.barton-village.co.uk/villplan.html. Hard copies should be available for viewing shortly.

Vandalism: A POLITE REQUEST A recent spate of unwelcome vandalism to the school, building site in The Porch, fences and stone walls together with the undoubted loss of a mature tree on the village outskirts is of major concern The costs of this destruction of other people's property amounts to hundreds of pounds. Please respect the property of others and think how you would feel if someone damaged or took something away that belonged to you! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! PLEASE RESPECT THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS

What's happening: Water Pipes Work on the areas affected by improvements to water pipes around the village was not completed properly-this is to be resolved.

Road repairs (the ford -Kettle End side) - more remedial work to allow rain water to flow to the beck is due to take place.

Buses-County Councillor Michael Heseltine is investigating reliability of service and routes provided.

What's on: Catterick Village Learning Centre

Feather the Nest-identify birds & survey their territories 5 June 10 am-4 pm

Mini Beast Safari-How to collect insects & attract beneficial insects 19 June 10 am-4 pm

Mammal Trapping- Small mammal trapping, looking for otter signs and bat detecting

Broadband: Bring broadband to Barton-register your interest at www.bt.com. As at 29 April 46% of a 200 persons target had registered. Leaflets on this item are available from the Post Office.

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