PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY
In order to make these more accessible, the Parish Council agreed to have a stall at the Bidford Village market – first Saturday of the month February-December 10am–12pm. Council hopes residents will take this great opportunity to raise concerns directly with Councillors or simply have a chat about what you would like to see done to benefit/improve the village. Please do take advantage of this way of meeting your Councillors if you are unable to attend Parish Council meetings.

BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE – HELP REDUCE FOOD WASTE
This excellent community service is available at the Methodist Church Mondays and Tuesdays: 9.30am – 10.30am, Wednesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Thursdays and Fridays - 10.30am – 11.30am.

A new service, Community Café, will be open Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm. The Community Fridge is open to everyone, not just those in need.  It is about stopping good food from being thrown away. Want to volunteer for this essential local service? Please contact Hilary at admin@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk.

WARWICKSHIRE ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP (WRSP) CENTRAL REPORTING SYSTEM (CRS)
Speeding has always been a big concern for local communities which is recognised by the members of the WRSP, which includes County Council Highways, Warwickshire Police, and Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service.

To address this concern, and to make it easier to report and manage, WRSP has set up a Central Reporting System and would encourage any concerned resident to report any speeding issue via this system, available on the website at warksspeedconcerns.org/.  This ensures all concerns are centralised and available to all parties for the appropriate action to be taken. Concerned about speeding in the village? Please use the Central Reporting System.

CITIZENS ADVICE - BIDFORD OUTREACH
The First Thursday of the month in the Parish Council Room (in the library) 10am–1pm. Please note you must pre-book.  This provides essential advice in these difficult times and is carried out in complete confidence. Please note the library is closed on Thursdays. To book a slot, please call 0808 250 5715.

WARM HUB
This excellent community service takes place at the Crawford Memorial Hall every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm, run by a team of hardworking volunteers dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of residents. Now in its fourth year, a new service has been added; hot food is now available. So, if you are feeling lonely, need company and a bite to eat, go to the WARM HUB.

CONCERNS/ISSUES
If you have a concern or issue about anything within the Parish, please use the Love Clean Street App and send by email info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the Clerk on 07718 628925 or by email as above. Please don’t post on Social Media (Bidford Forum) as this is not monitored by the Parish Council and, therefore, may be missed and remain unanswered or unsolved.

WEEKLY EVENTS

• Mondays 9.30am-10.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Mondays 9.30am-12.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY CAFÉ Methodist Church
• Mondays 10.30am–11.30am STORYTOTS Bidford Community Library
• Mondays 10.30am–12.30pm DEMENTIA CAFÉ Westholme Court
• Mondays 1pm–2.30pm ARTY AVON Church Hall
• Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY CAFÉ Methodist Church
• Tuesdays 10am-11.30am ARTBASE IN PERSON ART CLASSES Church Hall
• Wednesdays 10am–12pm WARM HUB Crawford Memorial Hall
• Wednesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Thursdays 10am-11.30am THE JOLLY TEAPOT Church Hall
• Thursdays 10.30am-11.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Fridays 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Fridays 6.30pm for 7.15pm BINGO EVENING Bidford Bowling Club – all welcome

MEETINGS

• 10^th February and 10^th March at 7.30pm Planning Consultative Committee Meetings
• 24^th February and 31^st March at 7.30pm Parish Council Meetings

All meetings, which are open to the public, are held at the Parish Council Meeting Room, Bramley Way, B50 4QG. It is at these meetings that decisions that directly affect our village and our local community are made – so be part of it and come and see it happen.

BIDFORD EMAIL INFORMATION
Want to know what is happening in the village every week? Nothing easier, simply sign up by emailing the Clerk at info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk and your name will be added to the Weekly Email Information list to receive an email regarding upcoming Events and Notices. As Your Call Magazine is bi-monthly, this is a good way to ensure you are up to date with everything local.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Another way the Parish Council is trying to keep the local community informed is by the use of Social Media. Please follow us via Facebook (Bidford on Avon) Twitter (@Bidford_PC) and Instagram (bidfordpc). A lot of information and updates are published through social media, so do make sure you follow us to stay informed.

PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS

• Clerk to the Parish Council – Mrs Elisabeth Uggerløese
• Administrative Assistant (Part time) – Hilary Wren
• Parish Council Office is located in Bramley Way and is open to the public 10am-1pm. If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact the office to make an appointment
• Tel:  01789 778653/07718 628925 Email: info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk Website: www.bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk
• Parish Councillors – a list of Parish Councillors can be found online at www.bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk/councillors.htm

CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

My name is Rob Williams, and I have been a Councillor for a few years now. I first joined the Council after taking part in a number of Council led projects and enjoyed the feeling of accomplishing something for the Parish.

Because I had enjoyed working with others on the projects I wanted to participate more, I took the opportunity to join the Council when it arose and stood for election, I was successful, and the rest is history.

Outside of the Council I have an allotment which helps me relax, I volunteer with St John Ambulance as a Youth Leader, Unit Manager and Emergency Ambulance Crew. I’m a Community First Responder and I like to read (a lot). I also run a Company based in the Village.

Elisabeth Uggerløese – Clerk to the Parish Council

PS. Keep an eye on the What’s On page of the website (bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk/whats-on/) for events. They will also be advertised on Social Media.