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NEWSRAC – March 2024
NEWSRAC is our monthly newsletter available online and delivered to all residents of … Northwood-Ellastone-Wootton-Stanton-Ramshorn-&-Calwich
Something for next month? contact the NEWSRAC editors
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Ellastone Book Club
Interested in reading and meeting new people?
Why not join the Ellastone Book Club.
We read a variety of books and meet once a month to discuss the book over a drink and a few nibbles.
If you are interested, please contact
Jane on 07505 482490 for more information.
Ellastone & District Bowling Club
STOP PRESS : Spring is around the corner - read about the new season - HERE
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE:
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER
Calwich Bank, Ellastone
1. Save as provided in Article 2 of this Order no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed in that length of Calwich Bank in Ellastone from the junction with Stanton Lane, Ellastone to the junction with Hall Lane, Mayfield.
2. The provisions of Article 1 of this Order shall not apply to any vehicle being used for or in
connection with the said works; or for vehicles being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance
purposes, or vehicles requiring access to properties on or immediately adjacent to the said length of road.
3. This Order shall come into operation on the 11th March 2024 and may be cited as the
Staffordshire County Council Calwich Bank in Ellastone (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024.
The preferred alternative route for traffic is available and will be signed on site.
The Holdovers
Ellastone Parish Hall
Saturday 23rd March 2024
~doors open 6.45pm ~
Set in the winter of 1970 “The Holdovers” is not just a film; it’s a journey back in time, a celebration of the holiday spirit.
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school’s head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War.
“The Holdovers” is a beautifully understated masterpiece that delicately channels the great tapestry of human experience – the profound emotions, the fleeting joys, and the everyday heroics of life.
Tickets £6 adults, £4 under 16
Book your seat now by contacting Lou Parlett: louparlett@hotmail.com or WhatsApp, text or ring 0787 657 3747 or 01335 324 653
Also, tickets on the door unless we sell out!
Raffle tickets and refreshments available before the film starts.
Bingo with Fish n Chips with your favourite caller – now who can that be ?!?
Saturday April 13th in Ellastone Parish Hall.
Eyes down at 6.30pm sharp.
Tickets £8
Bring a friend, bring a neighbour, bring a neighbour who is a friend!!
Great way of meeting new people!
Reservations are necessary please, as we have to pre-order the food.
To book, please contact 07971 or 01335 32466.
Plenty of prizes and a raffle – donations of prizes very welcome please.
Many thanks
Ellastone Parish Hall – AGM
Wednesday 27th March, 7.30pm
Come along and hear about progress in 2023 and plans for 2024 and learn more about the regular exercise and community groups in the village. All welcome.
OFCOM/Mobiles – note from the Parish Council
Following the recent BT notification of landlines switching to the digital system by December 2025 we have spoken to OFCOM regarding poor mobile signal in the village. OFCOM recommend in order to have this reviewed individuals will need to contact their Mobile Phone provider to raise this as an issue. We will also be following this up with mobileuk.org. Your assistance in raising this with your providers if you are affected by poor signal will help to raise the profile of this issue. If you know of someone who is unable to take this on themselves please contact please contact Julie Sadler, Parish Clerk.
Many thanks to the speedwatch team for giving up their time to help our community! Please press the LINK to visit the SPEEDWATCH page.
NEWSRAC Combined Community Action Response
Residents of Northwood-Ellastone-Wootton-Stanton-Ramshorn-&-Calwich
Need any help?
- You may not be able to get to the shops & need some shopping doing
- You may need prescribed medicine collecting
- Perhaps you have mail that needs to be sent
- Are you unable at this time to walk your dog?
- Maybe you just need a chat as it’s a while since you spoke to anyone
If you need assistance, don’t think this is not for you, it is for everyone regardless of age or finances…
Also if you would like to register as a helper…
Please contact Jill.
Ellastone Playing Field
We would like to introduce the Ellastone Playing Field Community Interest Company, which is managed by Liam Moohan and Dan Nottage, and has been setup to manage the Playing Field on Church Lane. Liam and Dan are working towards securing available funding in the coming months and will provide regular updates on future progress and events which will enable the ongoing improvements and maintenance of the area.
New donations, or existing direct debits, can now be paid to the new Bank Account: Sort Code: 01-02-66 Account Number: 32848277
Visit the new Ellastone Playing Field Facebook Page.
Fun Fit
Ellastone Parish Hall, Tuesday evenings 6.15pm to 7.15pm
Only £3 per week
Free taster session
Aimed at the 50+ age group
Fun, differentiated circuit-style exercises to improve core/balance, flexibility and mobility. All shapes and sizes are welcome.
Contact Hilary via WhatsApp: 07875 655180 or email: hildowson@gmail.com
Yoga Classes
Deborah Green is considering a Tuesday morning Yoga session at Ellastone Parish Hall.
Sessions will be a blend of breathing, postures and meditation, with a short relaxation.
Cost – £8 per session, pre-paid in four week blocks.
To register your interest contact Deborah at: deborahgreenyoga@gmail.com
Ellastone Village Pilates
Pilates is a huge benefit to everyone.
Whether you’re a beginner, or a seasoned pilates pro, classes for all levels are in the Parish Hall, Thursday at 10am..
Classes are 45 minutes, can be flexible to suit the majority of interests and for beginners. Introductory classes for basic exercises will be available.
Interested? Please e-mail or call/message/text.
sarah_haydon@btinternet.com
07892 687673
Ellastone Tennis Club:
Subscriptions are due in April and the key code is changed at the end of April.
You can find out all about the club by pressing the link or going to the Ellastone Tennis Club Facebook page.
Ellastone Parish Hall
The Parish Hall is a building with a special history including, of course, its time as a hospital during the First World War. There is a project ongoing to document the history and there is a lot of information available up to the end of the Second World War, but little after this. It may be that there is an old minute book (or books) of meetings languishing in someone’s attic. If anyone has any information or old photos would you please let us know. Thank you.
If you would like to hire our beautiful old Ellastone Parish Hall for meetings or social occasions please press this link after consulting the availability. The hall is fitted with wireless Internet, projection screen, has disabled access and toilet facilities.
Anyone wishing to book the Hall, or seek assistance in planning an event should please contact: the Bookings’ Officer 01335 324750 after consulting the availabilty.
THE BELLS!!!
Ellastone church has six bells which date back over 500 years (for two of them). A group of villagers have learnt to ring over the last four years and practise on Mondays at 3:00pm for an hour or so and ring for church services and the occasional wedding. We would welcome anyone interested in joining us or wishes to learn how to ring. If you would like to find out more about what it’s all about, come along to a Monday meeting and we’ll answer your questions and show you the ropes!
Ellastone Parish Council
The Parish Council would like everyone to know that they are very welcome to join them at meetings in the Parish Hall.
The next meeting: Wed 20 March 2024 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall Ellastone.
If you have something that you would like the clerk to add to the meeting then please contact Julie Sadler, Parish Clerk.
Planning: If you are thinking of applying for planning permission, get in touch and we might be able to point out possible issues (if any) before you submit the plans. If you wish to make a comment about a planning application please consult the planning page.
Litter: The Parish Council would like to thank all those who do their bit to keep litter down in and around the village. The main problem, unfortunately comes from people throwing rubbish from their cars, which won’t get picked up unless a kind person takes it upon themselves to sort it out – so THANK YOU!
Please be considerate of others when choosing where to park your vehicle
It has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that some vehicles are being parked on the pavement in the village causing an obstruction.
Parking on the pavement can obstruct pedestrians, wheelchair users, those with visual impairments, people with prams, pushchairs or dogs and can even hinder the emergency services. Please bear this in mind when you need to park on the pavement.
For the highway rules regarding parking on the pavement please press HERE
Mobile Post Office
The Post Office in Ellastone – Reading Room of the Parish Hall, Mondays 9.30 – 11.30
Ellastone Weekly Events – Full list of Clubs |
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Day | Time | Event | Location |
Sunday | Church info | St Peter’s webpage | |
Monday |
15.00 |
Bell Ringing |
Church Tower |
Monday | 18.00/19.15 | Tai Chi | P.Hall |
Tuesday |
18.15 |
P. Hall |
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Wednesday |
10.00 |
P.Hall |
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Thursday | 10.00 | Pilates for all levels | P.Hall |
Thursday | 19.00 | Winter Indoor Bowls |
P.Hall |
Friday | 9.00 | Running Club | P.Hall |
Tennis Club: You can find out all about the club by pressing the link or going to the Ellastone Tennis Club Facebook page.
Ellastone & District Lawn Bowling Club: Open for business April until mid-September. Winter indoor bowls takes place in the Parish Hall on Thursdays.
Snooker and Billiards :are available in Ellastone at the “Reading Room”. Situated adjacent to the Parish Hall on Church Lane and built in 1897, the Reading Room has a fullsize table available for Snooker and Billiards.
The Book Club – Do you like reading? Like some company or want to meet new friends? How about joining our book club where members can meet up on a regular basis for a chat with coffee/wine and nibbles? Maybe meeting at members’ houses to discuss books and meet each other—all welcome! Interested ? Send Julie an email.
“MyStaffs” App
You can now access all your council services on the move by downloading the ‘My Staffs App’, free and available on Apple devices, android and Google platforms from the Apple App store and Google Play.
What is the MyStaffs app? If you need to report an issue, make a transaction, or request information, with the free app you access key services anytime, anywhere.
You can even specify your location so that you receive information about the services which just apply in your area.
What’s more is that the app doesn’t just feature key county services but some at district and borough level too, which means you can access everything all in one place, at the touch of a button.
What’s available on the app?
Services available through the app include:
•School Term Date Information
•School Closures
•Childcare
•Advice and information for parents of under 5s
•Local Venues and Attractions
•Waste Services
•School Meal Menus and Pricing
•Registration Services
•Council Tax Information
•Roads and Highways
Neighbourhood Watch:
Please can you help? – Some parts of Ellastone no longer have a neighbourhood watch coordinator. The duties are not onerous, simply consisting of receiving e mails from the Police and forwarding them on to neighbours. The e mails are alerts on criminal activity, items to watch for, scams either on e mail or phone calls (from very nice-sounding people) etc. If you would like to volunteer as a coordinator for your part of the village, please email: Julie Sadler, our Parish Clerk.
Fast Broadband:
A reminder that Ellastone is able to access fast broadband. To find out if you are able to receive the enhanced service, you can put your postcode into the broadband linecheck. If your address is listed as receiving the faster broadband then you should speak to your service provider about signing up for the fibre service.
Defibrillator :
If someone has a heart attack, or you suspect that is the case, you should phone 999 and they will provide the location and the code for the nearest box along with instructions as to what to do. How to use a defibrillator.
Have a look at what’s on in Staffordshire & Derbyshire this week … |
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What’s on in DERBYSHIRE |
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What’s on in STAFFORDSHIRE |
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Also consult the websites in the margin above on the right |
GENEALOGYWe have quite a few enquiries via this website from people researching their family tree. There is an Ellastone Genealogy page. We do our best to ask around. If you have any useful information to donate to the archives please let us know.
Acknowledgements:
This website has been produced and is maintained by volunteers. Everything that we publish is done in good faith. If you notice any mistakes, then please email us rather than just complain, so that we can rectify the issue as soon as possible – thank you.
Many thanks to Dove Computers for hosting this website for Ellastone and patiently answering our many support request emails
Many thanks also to …
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If you would like us to put something onto the diary then please email us.
FILM NIGHTS in Ellastone Parish Hall
Tickets £6 adults, £4 under 16
Book your seat now by contacting Lou Parlett: louparlett@hotmail.com or WhatsApp, text or ring 0787 657 3747 or 01335 324 653
Also, tickets on the door unless we sell out!
Raffle tickets and refreshments available before the film starts or bring your own.
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