PARISH COUNCIL
Thiscontinues to take place as part of the Bidford Village Market in the village centre on the first Saturday of the month. Two Councillors will be there from 9am – 1pm so please ensure you pay them a visit. Pop down and browse the excellent new stalls (especially if you are a foodie) and support local businesses.

The move to the Bidford Village Market  has proved to be very successful and Council hopes that by making itself more available, residents will take the opportunity of getting to know their Councillors and what the Parish Council does for its local community – as well as what it is not responsible for, though it can signpost to the appropriate party.

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

COMMUNITY COFFEE SHOP
Open at the Community Fridge Mondays and Tuesdays from 10.30am-12.30pm to raise funds for the community fridge.

BIDFORD YOUTH INITIATIVE
For some time it has been recognised that, with the growth of the village and the arrival of young families, we need to provide opportunities to our young people to be able to meet in a safe and secure environment to chat, make friends and take part in organised activities. We are lucky that we have some excellent sports clubs offering football, cricket and tennis activities as well as "The Shack" who have been providing a youth club for a number of years on a Wednesday night.

Bidford Parish Council have put together a dedicated group of councillors, working with partners from the sporting community as well as The Shack together with Warwickshire County Council, to examine what form of youth provision is ideally suited to our youngsters. 

It is an ongoing process, but our first stage is to put together a questionnaire that can be distributed through as many outlets as possible, so we can get a definitive view from those who will benefit, the youths themselves. I will update you as to our progress through further updates.

CITIZENS ADVICE SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE - BIDFORD OUTREACH
This valuable service to the community is available to all Bidford Parish residents on the first Thursday of the month from 10am – 1pm. The Outreach service they offer is from the Parish Council office situated in Bidford Community Library – the library is closed on Thursdays, so confidentiality is assured. If you need to make a booking, please call 0808 250 5715 / 0800 144 8848. This service is financially supported by the Parish Council to help its local community

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. You are now also able to see the Outcomesof the concerns raised.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWCASE
After the great success of last year’s Bidford showcase we are proud to announce the date for our next event. On Saturday 21^st March from 1.30pm-4pm we look forward to seeing you all at the school hall. If you are interested in having a display, please contact the Parish Clerk on 07718 628925 or email info@bidfordonavon-pc.gov.uk.

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.

THE JOLLY TEAPOT
Open every Thursday from 10am – 11.30am at the Church Rooms (opposite St Laurence). Friendly volunteers will welcome you to tea and cakes and it is a great place to meet friends for a “natter”.

CONCERNS/ISSUES
If you have a concern or issue about anything within the Parish, please use the Love Clean Street App or 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 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Mondays 10.30am–11.30am STORYTOTS Bidford Community Library
• Mondays 10.30am–12.30pm DEMENTIA CAFÉ Crawford Memorial Hall
• Mondays 1pm–2.30pm ARTY AVON Church Hall
• Tuesdays 10am-11.30am ARTBASE IN PERSON ART CLASSES Church Hall
• Tuesdays 10.30am-11.30am BIDFORD COMMUNITY FRIDGE Methodist Church
• Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm BIDFORD COMMUNITY CAFÉ Methodist Church
• 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-11.30am 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
• First Saturday of every month BINGO NIGHT Broom Village Hall – all welcome

MEETINGS

• 9^th February and 9^th March at 7.30pm Planning Consultative Committee Meetings
• 23^rd February and 30^th 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
• Deputy Clerk – Mrs Gina Miller
• 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:  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

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.