Remembrance Sunday – 8th November 2020

For the last two years we have been able to have a Remembrance Day commemoration around the small island opposite the church. Due to the new restrictions this cannot happen this year. It is with real regret that the Parish Council in partnership with the Church have to announce that the service will be “closed”, i.e. few people attending. The bell will be tolled, the last post and reveille will be played, names read out and the village’s wreath will be laid.…

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Church Newsletter – November 2020

Church

Places of worship will once again be closed from 5th November, unless they are being used for funerals; broadcasting acts of worship; individual prayer; essential voluntary and public services.

The government guidance published on 31st October is that people should only leave home for certain limited reasons, and they do not include attending public worship.  The guidance makes clear that weddings and civil partnership ceremonies will not be permitted to take place except in exceptional circumstances.…

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Play Area Open. Tennis Court Closed

The Parish Council is very pleased to announce that work on the play area is complete and the play area is open! This includes for the duration of the current lock down from 5th November to the 2nd December.

However as per government restrictions for this period the tennis court will remain closed.  Please maintain social distancing and stay in your household bubbles when using the play area and remember to wash your hands the moment you get home. …

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Parish Council meeting 2020-11-02

The Parish Council will hold an on-line meeting via Zoom on

Monday 2nd November 2020 at 7:30pm

for the purpose of  considering and transacting the business of the Parish Council as set out in the following agenda: 

Jean Ralfe – Clerk to the Parish Council  

Telephone: 01869 349012

MEMBERS OF THE PARISH AND PRESS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

 AGENDA

  1. Welcome and introduction to the Virtual meeting procedure.
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Local COVID-19 alert levels

Local COVID alert levels set out information for local authorities, residents and workers about what to do and how to manage the outbreak in their area. Local COVID alert levels are sometimes called ‘tiers’ or known as a ‘local lockdown’.

Local COVID-19 alert levels
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Church Newsletter – October 2020

Services will continue to be held in our churches and churchyards across the benefice during October, subject to Government and CoE guidelines, with the requirement to wear face coverings and strict cleaning measures and/or quarantining of areas of the church required between visits.

Please check the Benefice website www.bartonbenefice.org.uk, the church notice board (located to the left of the lychgate, or contact Clare Burgess tel 347382, email: clarebugress@gmail.com

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Tennis court fencing

The Parish Council is excited to announce that the second phase of the Play Area development is going ahead.  

The Play Area will be closed from the week beginning the 28th September for the installation of the tennis court fencing. Once this work has been completed gravel will be delivered and spread on the road leading up to the Play Area.…

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