Castlethorpe News � December 2019 16 No 75 Published by Castlethorpe Parish Council MK19 7PL. Printed by NBR Printing Ltd, MK19 7HQ (01908 222419) www.castlethorpevillage.org.uk December 2019 Public meetings to be held in New Year Castlethorpe’s updated Neighbourhood Plan is finally nearing comple�on a�er months of hard work by a small team of dedicated villagers, led by Parish Council Chair Philip Ayles. The revised plan proposes a number of important changes to the exis�ng Plan which took effect in 2017. As well as clarifying details of the village’s requirements for any new planning app- lica�ons, it proposes that the whole of Gobbeys Field should be designated as a Local Green Space to give it further protec�on against a�empts to build new housing outside the se�lement boundary. In addi�on it proposes that certain houses and buildings which are of key historical importance to the village should be designated as Local Heritage Assets where the front view should be protected. There is some work s�ll to do with the help of the Parish Council’s planning consultants to ensure that the wording of the revised plan is consistent with na�onal and local policy. But public mee�ngs where residents can look at the changes to the Plan, ask ques�ons and make their views known are expected to be held early in the New Year. The dates will be announced on the village website (castlethorpevillage.org.uk), the village Face- book page and the no�ceboards. A PDF copy of the plan will also be available to download from the website. Inside: Your 2020 Castlethorpe calendar Neighbourhood Plan nears completion Ian Hello folks! So Christmas is nearly here again and, of course, New Year following closely, Time seems to pass so quickly these days … but there you go, we can’t do a thing about it!. Christmas orders are being taken now. I’m a bit behind ringing around, so if you think I’ve missed you, I’m still here! At Christmas we have turkeys and cockerels, plus geese and ducks, together with home-reared well-hung Hereford beef and our home-produced pork. In the shop we’ll have our selection of home-made sausages, our own home-cured bacon and gammon and many more goodies like pork pies, cheeses, fruit, salads and seasonal vegetables. Please remember you are very welcome to come and see what we have, even if you don’t have anything ordered. The shop will be open on December 22nd, 23rd and 24th from 9am-5pm. So a very Merry Christmas from Pat and me. . For more information please speak to Ian on 01908 511169 or 07778 180730 Ian Markham, Bullington End Road, Castlethorpe Tel: 01908 511169 Mobile: 07778 180731 Castlethorpe resident Judith Goodger has the perfect Christmas gi� for poetry lovers, with two volumes of her work published on Amazon. Judith has loved poetry since childhood but her wri�ng didn’t take off un�l she started working at Castlethorpe Pre-School and then the First School. “There was always something that would spark a thought which wouldn’t go away un�l I had wri�en it down,” she says. “Now I am really happy to have finally fulfilled a lifelong dream and have two volumes out for all to share.”
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No 75 Published by Castlethorpe Parish Council MK19 7PL. Printed by NBR Printing Ltd, MK19 7HQ (01908 222419)
www.castlethorpevillage.org.uk December 2019
Public meetings to be held in New Year
Castlethorpe’s updated Neighbourhood Planis finally nearing comple�on a�er months ofhard work by a small team of dedicatedvillagers, led by Parish Council Chair PhilipAyles.The revised plan proposes a number of
important changes to the exis�ng Plan whichtook effect in 2017.As well as clarifying details of the village’s
requirements for any new planning app-lica�ons, it proposes that the whole ofGobbeys Field should be designated as aLocal Green Space to give it furtherprotec�on against a�empts to build newhousing outside the se�lement boundary.In addi�on it proposes that certain houses
and buildings which are of key historicalimportance to the village should bedesignated as Local Heritage Assets wherethe front view should be protected.There is some work s�ll to do with the help
of the Parish Council’s planning consultantsto ensure that the wording of the revisedplan is consistent with na�onal and localpolicy.But public mee�ngs where residents can
look at the changes to the Plan, ask ques�onsand make their views known are expected tobe held early in the New Year. The dates willbe announced on the village website(castlethorpevillage.org.uk), the village Face-book page and the no�ceboards.A PDF copy of the plan will also be available
to download from the website.
Inside: Your 2020 Castlethorpe calendar
Neighbourhood Plannears completion
Ian
Hello folks!So Christmas is nearly here again and, of course, New Year
following closely, Time seems to pass so quickly thesedays … but there you go, we can’t do a thing about it!.Christmas orders are being taken now. I’m a bit behind
ringing around, so if you think I’ve missed you, I’m still here!At Christmas we have turkeys and cockerels, plus
geese and ducks, together with home-reared well-hungHereford beef and our home-produced pork.
In the shop we’ll have our selection of home-madesausages, our own home-cured bacon and gammon and
many more goodies like pork pies, cheeses, fruit,salads and seasonal vegetables.
Please remember you are very welcome to come and seewhat we have, even if you don’t have anything ordered.
The shop will be open on December 22nd, 23rdand 24th from 9am-5pm.
So a very Merry Christmas from Pat and me..
For more informationplease speak to Ian on01908 511169
or07778 180730
Ian Markham, Bullington End Road, CastlethorpeTel: 01908 511169 Mobile: 07778 180731
Castlethorpe resident Judith Goodgerhas the perfect Christmas gi� forpoetry lovers, with two volumes of herwork published on Amazon.
Judith has loved poetry sincechildhood but her wri�ng didn’t takeoff un�l she started working atCastlethorpe Pre-School and then theFirst School. “There was alwayssomething that would spark a thoughtwhich wouldn’t go away un�l I hadwri�en it down,” she says.
“Now I am really happy to havefinally fulfilled a lifelong dream andhave two volumes out for all to share.”
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friendly cricket format due mainly to the lackof player availability. It may look to a numberof mid week fixtures as the answer, whichmay encourage more fringe players.New members and current can visit the
Club’s website www.castlethorpecc.org.ukfor all the latest updates and contactnumbers.On a lighter note, we end our season with
the club's annual Christmas Quiz, which willbe held in the Village Hall on Saturday 7December from 7.30 to start at 8pm. Teamsof 4 to 6 at £5 per teammember. Please bringyour own drink.It leaves me to thank players, members, the
commi�ee and supporters of the club, andeveryone involved with the running and theupkeep of the Sports Ground.Last but not least, thanks to our sponsors
Brioche Pasquier for their con�nuedinvolvement with the club.
David SpinelliClub Chairman 07889 215786
FC Castlethorpe are looking for fans … andhelp to run the club., which has teams atunder 9s, Under 12s, under 13s, 14s and 15sage groups with girls’ teams at under 9s, 12sand under 15s.So why not come along to support the
teams in a friendly, sociable atmosphere andas with all voluntary organisa�ons the clubare always looking for volunteers to join thecommi�ee. Just speak to one of themanagers at a game or training or [email protected] for more inform-a�on or to talk about sponsorshipopportuni�es.
Castlethorpe Short Mat Bowls Club playsregularly in the Village Hall on Wednesdayand Friday evenings, star�ng at 7.30pm, so ifyou fancy having a go at a different kind ofsport why not pop in and see for yourself.You’ll be very welcome.
Football fans wanted
Bowls night
stay safeThe Li�le Library on the Village Green wasofficially opened by the Mayor of MiltonKeynes, Councillor Sam Crooks, on 12September.The library was the idea of Becky Hall, from
North Street, who organised the event and theMad Ha�ers-themed tea party in the VillageHall a�erwards.The library operates on the principle of “take
a book, share a book,” Becky says. “People arevery welcome to keep the books forever orswap them again.”The library is cared for by volunteers from
the village and is owned by the communityand is part of a growing phenomenon ofsimilar li�le libraries spreading across theworld, including another eight in MiltonKeynes.If you want to donate books, just place them
in the library or you can contact Becky viaFacebook Messenger or email her [email protected].
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With somewhat different celebra�ons a�erwinning promo�on to the top flight lastseason, the village cricket club secured theirstatus with the elite for another season byavoiding relega�on (just!).Played 18, Won 3, Abandoned 2, Lost 13.
Final league posi�on 8th out of 10.The club gained 46 bonus points during the
season, the most of any team in the divisionwhich proved to be their saviour.Player recruitment will need to be a major
priority for the 2020 season. Young and themore mature would be very welcome as theclub looks to build on its recent successes.Winter indoor net sessions will be available
from January to encourage all standards, newand present to become involved. You mightsurprise yourself.Details from club captain Russell Jones on
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Becky (fourth from le�) with her family, Mayor Sam Crooks and villagers at the opening
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The latest news fromThe Parish Council has made a number ofimprovements to the village this quarter.The Sta�on Road parking area was re-stoned as mud was coming through andMilton Keynes Council wouldn’t fund this.We have a new No�ce Board, replacing
the one that was destroyed by thelandscaping contractor. This wassubstan�ally funded by their insurancea�er threatening legal ac�on. We alsofunded the new Li�le Free Library thoughthe Ward Councillors will reimburse us.The work at the Dips, a�er our long-term
pressure on MKC, seems to have kept itclear of excess water despite the recentheavy rain. Please let us know if you find itblocked.We also commissioned, at very modest
cost, a schema�cmap of the village which isincluded in this issue and available todownload from the website. We will put iton a plinth to match the medieval village
plaque on the wall by the No�ce Board. TheParish Council has been successful inobtaining a grant that will part fund replacingthe subfloor at the village hall which iscrumbling in places. This work will be done inPre-School half term in February. We havedecided in principle to buy two defibrillatorsfor the Sports Ground and Village Hall.The Remembrance Day service was well
a�ended again this year. The wreath was laidon behalf of the village by Mark Bailey whohas previously served in the Army. The ParishCouncil is considering the replacement of themodern style bench by the Memorial with a“Silent Soldier” style bench.I a�ended the na�onal conference for
Parish Councils which was held in MK thisyear. One of the themes was loneliness andthe Parish Council is offering free use of thevillage hall and any costs on Tuesdaya�ernoons for teas if volunteers will run it.Councillor Russell Forgham is organising this
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ini�a�ve and I hope you will support him.Thanks to all who completed the pe��on
for a 20mph limit along North Street andSouth Street. I know some people weredisappointed that the whole villagecouldn’t be included but MKC advised usthat it wouldn’t qualify. The feedback isthat we have scored well and we awaitMKC’s decision. Councillor Dave Hinds andI con�nue to operate the Speed Indicatorand pass the informa�on to the police.Our new Special Constables have carried
out enforcement based on our data.Recently, vehicles were stopped in Sta�onRoad and reported for excessive speed. Allvillage entrances will be enforced.MKC have passed a Public Space
Protec�on Order making it an offence notto pick up a�er a dog on ANY public spacein the Borough. This includes footpathsand, of course, Castle Field. The fixedpenalty is £100.A Planning Inspector, hearing Appeals
for two sites in Hanslope, decided thatMKC did not have enough housing landprovision and allowed the appeals. Thishas significant implica�ons for MKC andthey are considering going to JudicialReview. We are con�nuing with theupdate to our Neighbourhood Plan. Wewill a�empt again to designate GobbeysField as a Local Green Space and we willseek to iden�fy some of our historichouses, in addi�on to those Listed, wherethe front view should be protected.The Parish Council has objected to the
proposals on ”Mal�ngs 2” on three
grounds; the design of the houses which donot match Paddock Close; the percentage ofaffordable housing; and the loss of planninggain funding. We are engaged with thedeveloper, Stonewater, to see if we cancome to an agreement but otherwise it willgo to a Planning Decision by MKC.Working with Hanslope Parish Council, we
have chosen a supplier to do our grasscu�ng and shrub trimming from next April.The cost will be within the extra £5 peraverage house that we forecast in the villagesurvey.Best wishes for Christmas and New Year.
the Parish CouncilRegular a�ernoon tea sessions in theVillage Hall are set to go ahead early in theNew Year thanks to a group of volunteersfrom the village.The aim is to help villagers – especially
newcomers and people living bythemselves – to get to know each otherover a cuppa and a slice of cake.The first “Communi-Tea Party” is being
sponsored by the Parish Council and if itis a success more will be held on a regularbasis.It’s taking place on Tuesday 7 January,
between 3.30 and 6pm, so please comealong and make new friends.• The Historical Society is holding a fes�veTudor Christmas event in the Village Hall onThursday 19 December, featuring renownedhistorian Mar�n Sirot-Smith, mulled wineand yule�de treats. Admission is free tomembers and just £2 to guests.Mr Sirot-Smith is renowned for his many
entertaining appearances, in which hediscusses events from history as a characterfrom the relevant era dressed in periodcostume and his talk in May about GeorgeWashington’s links to Sulgrave Manor proveda resounding success.Meanwhile, the big-screen versions of two
TV favourites are showing in the next twoFilm Nights in the Village Hall. HorridHistories: Ro�en Romans is on Thursday 23January and Downton Abbey is on Thursday20 February. Both start at 7.30pm.Admission is £5 or £2 for society members.• Castlethorpe WI is holding its ChristmasParty in the Village Hall on ThursdayDecember 12. For more details contactEveline Spencer at [email protected] 01908 665326.• Pre-School's Christmas Fayre is takingplace in the Village Hall from 1-4pm onSunday 8 December and there will be lots ofseasonal gi�s on sale.
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Here’s an early Christmas present for you –a 2020 wall calendar featuring the new mapof the village created by designer ShereeMurray from Cute Maps, which will be putup at the Village Green soon.
Just pull out the next 4 pages (verycarefully!) and you’ll find the calendar onone side and a larger version of the mapitself on the other.
If you’d like an even larger version of themap you can download it from the villagewebsite at www.castlethorpevillage.org.uk/downloads.
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