Kinnerton

June
2015

Directory and Business....

Kinnerton Village hall

01244 660 907

PCSO Ma hew Gordon

07789 272 218

Castell Alun High School

01978 760 238

Cllr Phil Ligh oot

01244 660 884

Ysgol Derwen School

01244 660 291

Flintshire County Council

01352 752 121

HKCC Community Council

01244 660 277

Flintshire Street Scene

01352 701 234

www.higherkinerton.org.uk

Your Monthly Higher Kinnerton Community Newsle er

Our Village ...

BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION
We are aiming for 1st Prize AGAIN..
JUDGING TAKES PLACE WEEK COMMENCING 6TH JULY 2015
The judges focus on general appearance
of the village especially public places
including the school, the village hall, the
shop and pubs, plus gardens and green
spaces and signs of community input into
maintaining and improving the
appearance of the village.
Whether youre plan ng bedding plants or
having a general dy up in and around
your garden, every li le helps and if
everyone works together

We are also looking for volunteers

Mrs Helen Lloyd.M.INST.CH.P.

Prior to the judging, there will be a village

wide li er pick on Sunday 5th July commencing at 10:30am from the village hall
so please come along and show your
support your help is appreciated!

Main Road Recreaon Ground Lease Signed..

A er campaigns spanning a
quarter of a century, members
of Higher Kinnerton Community Council have finally signed
a 27-year lease with Flintshire
Council for Main Road Recreaon Ground. Community leaders and residents rescued the
site when it was first threatened with development back
in 1990. Its future came into ques on again in 2012 when it was iden fied as
future development land and a second campaign was launched, led by Cllr Steve
Jessop with the support of more than 600 residents. Community council chairman
Cllr Mike Allport said the council was delighted to be signing on behalf of the
community. The longevity of this lease will allow us to apply for grants to add
recrea onal assets to this space, he said. The new assets will complement our
county standard cricket nets and sports pitches which are very popular with the
villagers. The community council plans to apply for Fields in Trust status for the
ground later this year. If granted, it would ensure the site remained a green space
for future genera ons to come Report by Romilly Scragg Flintshire Leader

HCPC Registered
Chiropody @ Home
Telephone 01244 661115
For business entries contact Cllr Gareth Evans on gareth@higherkinnerton.org.uk or tel 07825 333 811

St Davids Park Gets An Upgrade.

All the focus has been on the Park Avenue Park for the last few years so it was about me we got to
grips with upgrading St Davids Park on Blantern Road. This park is for younger years and new toddler
equipment has been installed in recent weeks. The equipment was chosen in consulta on with the
children of Ysgol Derwen School and has been funded with grants and community funds. The new
benching is excellent and the new equipment is on rubberised safety surfacing. Enjoy!!.. HKCC

Higher Kinnerton Councillor Vacancy

Tai Chi Classes

Community Councilor Vacancy - HKCC would like to recruit a new community councillor
for the ward of Higher Kinnerton. Its will be a two year tenure until all the council elections in 2017. Over the last few years HKCC has changed, with younger members complementing the dedication and experience of the existing council. The result is a progressive and hard working cohort with our communities interests at heart.

A new Tai Chi Remedial Therapy class has now

started at the Village Hall on Fridays at 1.00 to
2.00 pm. Sifu Peter Newton the author of the
new book 'Healthy and Fit with Tai Chi', is
invi ng anyone with who wishes to improve
their health, balance, coordina on and
breathing. Peter is an Honorary Vice-President of the Tai Chi Union for
Great Britain and a prac sing physical therapist. The classes cost 5.00
per session. If anyone wishes to discuss their health with Peter prior to
coming to the class they can contact me on: 01492 549037.

Recent achievements include BKV Awards, MRRG lease resolution, improved and additional park equipment,
development of Bennetts Lane corner, updated newsletter, a community based website and of course this
facebook page and much more. The community charge has remained the same for four years now, so as you
can guess, its all about the effort... interested???... If so, contact Liz@higherkinnerton.org.uk. Or speak to one
of the existing Cllrs for an informal chat.

***SPONSORED DOG WALK IN AID OF THE NEPAL EARTHQUAKE***

Village Scarecrow Fesval.

10th21st July
Rules of entry and registra on
forms are now available from the
Post Oce and Village shop. Weve
had a great reac on so far and we
are looking forward to seeing your
crea ons in July. Forms are also available by email
from anjela@higerkinnerton.org

FODs Summer EventSponsored by excel supply

Friday 19th June 2015 5pm -7.30pm
3 family 1 for individuals.
Puppet Show, Bouncy Castles, Sumo suits, Stalls,
Circus Skills, Refreshments and more.
Please join us!

Please support us on a Bri sh Red Cross 6 mile sponsored dog walk on

Sunday 14th June at 10.30 am star ng from The Royal Oak.

Easter Bingo.
1st Kinnerton Scouts

Easter Bingo all welcome.

Thank you to
everyone who helped at this fund
th
Friday
11
April,
50pWe
admission.
raising event recently.
raised 497 and all
surplus
goods
were
given
tobook
otheroflocal
Eyes Down 7.30pm1 per
Chari
es who
will
also benefit
from your
ckets,
lots of
prizes
and refreshdona ons.

Higher Kinnerton Cricket Club

Kinnerton WI Est 1952

Our third league game saw us gain our first win of the season. We
had played two games and although we had not been outplayed
we had lost both matches. Our inaugural game saw us lose to
MPCC at the County Ocers ground 72/10 against 73/3 and then
we lost our first home match to Ellesmere Port Old Boys. Both
teams scored 81 runs but we lost more wickets a aining the total
and so lost the game. Our win was achieved at Boughton Hall
against Chester Taverners, we scored 153/7 with our man of the
match, Andy Spink, unbeaten on 50 and in reply the Taverners
amassed 126/7. An excellent game played in great spirit.
It's onwards and upwards from now on and our next game is at our home ground of Westminster Park
against Handbridge. Anyone who would like to play or get involved or watch us play ring Jim on 660548, Miles
on 661811 or Mike on 660974

We are open to all ladies from 18 years of age. Our

meengs are diverse and fun. We like to step outside
our comfort zone (at mes) and try new and excing
acvies, along with the WI tradions. Come along
and help us move into the 21st century. Enjoy the company. Interesng
speakers and so much more. For further informaon please call our
President June Jones on 01244 660388.
Future speakers 4th June The Microwave Kitchen. 2nd July The Linus
Project (quilts for sick children). 3rd Sept Life below stairs. 1st October
Birthday Party. 5th Nov AGM (and Social Evening) 3 Dec Angie Parks
(singer)
June has also been a busy month for the WI The Annual Meeng
which was held at the Albert Hall in London, is also being broadcast
live at the Theatr Clwyd. One on four members is also aending the
Queens Garden Party.

**STOP PRESS CRICKET NEWS**

Never mind Kevin Pieterson are the rumours true..?? is Jim (Silverback) Du on coming out of
re rement. Come on Jim, roll back the years.More news next month...
A Note from the Newsle er Team:
Entries to the newsle er can be made by emailing us at newsle er@higherkinnerton.org.uk or by submi ng in person at the Post Oce by the 18th of the month.
The newsle er is produced by Higher Kinnerton Community Council (HKCC) on behalf of the community. HKCC reserves the right to amend submissions to ensure
best fit. All content provided in this newsle er is for informa onal purposes only and HKCC makes no representa ons as to the accuracy of any informa on contained herein. If you have a flair for wri ng and would like to contribute please get in touch . You may want to share a recipe ,review a local a rac on , write a
book review, or maybe you could be a regular contributor giving seasonal gardening ps. Just get in touch with the newsle er email.

NEWS FROM THE KINNERTON

NEWSLETTER

June 1990.
Some things never change.. :)
Kinnerton Scout Group 5 Kinnerton Scouts recently completed their Chief Scout Challenge
which involved carrying out a 3 day
expedion without a leader
involvement, ending the 3 day
35km hike at Chirk Castle. The 5
boys were Paul Dean, James Healy,
James allport, Mike Beadle and
Mike Bedford.
Postman's Rerement Gi. - The
villagers presented Mr Fairhurst
with a cheque for 200, an engraved pewter mug, a floral
bouquet for Mrs Fairhurst and a
"Postman Pat" cake and an evening
out at the Golden Groves and a

Kinnerton Under
Fives
Playgroup Runs 9.1511.15 am Monday to
Friday during term me.
There are s ll a few places available
for the remainder of the summer
term and names are also being
taken for September intake.
To register your child for a place
contact managerku5s@gmail.com
The groups AGM will be held in early
July. Please see our Facebook for
confirma on of date and me.

Kinnerton Community Cra Group.

The group is open to all Kinnerton ladies of all ages. We meet on the first Friday of every
month in the Village Hall at 13.30. A small charge if 1 is made to cover costs. Join us to
share your skills of learn new ones.