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It’s Back! Higher Kinnerton Scarecrow Contest


The popular HIGHER KINNERTON through to July 8th and visible from allowed.
SCARECROW competition is here the road and in a safe location. A
again and a summary of the rules map will be available showing where •Deadline for submitting your
and an entry form is detailed below. all the scarecrows can be seen so scarecrow entry is Friday 16th
We hope as many people will take everyone in the village can get out June. Scarecrows on show without
part as possible and join in the fun. and about “scarecrow spotting”. submitting an entry form will not be
The best scarecrow will be awarded a eligible for an award.
trophy and also receive a scarecrow •Judging will take place over the
cake made and donated by Tilly period and photographs will be •The judge’s decision on the winning
Scrumptious, award winning cake taken of all the entries to assist scarecrow is final.
designer. Second and third place will with judging and published on the
also receive trophies. An awards and village Facebook page and Higher •Participation in the scarecrow event
celebration party will take place in Kinnerton Website and maybe used is entirely at your own risk and the
the village hall on Friday, July 7th at for other purposes by HKCC. If you organisers of the event will not be
4.30pm – 6.30pm. Complementary do not wish for your scarecrow to be liable for any personal injury or
tea and cake will be provided and we photographed, please state this on damage caused to property in any
hope the whole village will turn out in your entry form. activity relating to the event. After
support to see the winners pick up the event, entrants are responsible
their awards. So, the rules……. •Scarecrows can be of any shape or for removing and clearing away their
size, they must include an element own scarecrow
•Scarecrows will need to be outside of straw or hay. The use of tailors
your property from June 23rd dummies or mannequins is not

Scarecrows Name

Address

Telephone / Email
Agree to HKCC taking
photographs
Signature

Please detach and send completed forms to either: 103 Main Road, Higher Kinnerton, 3 Main Road, Higher
Kinnerton, Elizabeth Finders Keepers, Bennetts Lane, Higher Kinnerton - or liz@higherkinnerton.org.uk
1st Kinnerton Scouts Group Help Wanted Please
Volunteers requested to assist with a churchyard tidy
Save the date!!! up at All Saints Church, Higher Kinnerton on Tuesday
13th June from 6pm onwards (weather permitting),
Our 40th Anniversary celebration, to which you are all all assistance gratefully received and very much
invited, will be on SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2017. appreciated!
Put the date in your diaries.
More details in the next newsletter. Womens Institute
June finds us on a day out on Wednesday 28th June.
We are also planning another pre-owned Book Sale We are off to a visit to Wedgewood and Trentham
and Coffee Morning at the beginning of July, before gardens. Our speaker in June is Liz who will inspire us
the school holidays. Stock up on holiday reading on how she makes unique handbags and scarfs. Note
matter without worrying about it will getting covered for diary July we have an open evening all-welcome to
in sunscreen or drop in the pool! a flower arranging demonstration. Meetings held 1st
Thursday of every month.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH


Silent Auction
Friday 2nd June 2017, 10.30am – 6.30pm
Saturday 3rd June 2017, 10.30am-4.00pm

Come along and view the LOTS on display in the church.

If you would like to bid on a LOT you must register for a


bidding number. Each LOT will have a bid sheet, write your
bidding number and the amount you wish to offer on the
sheet. There are no limits to the number of LOTS you bid
on and you may make multiple bids on each LOT.

Enjoy tea & cake while you browse


Bids close at 4.00pm on Saturday
View the LOTS on this link: https//flic.kr/s/aHskUBEcd6
Walking Group
We have now been walking each
Thursday for six years and to
celebrate the anniversary Rosalind Higher Kinnerton
Cricket Club
organised a meal at The Millstone
in Penyffordd which was attended
by 23 walkers including six heroes
who walked there and back. The
previous week we met at The Swan Four wins from our first four first and scored 106 all out and
due to the local election being held games sees us start the season in we overtook that with 108/7 with
in the Village Hall and from there we great style. We have now switched two overs to spare. Our fourth
travelled to Alyn Waters for a 4 mile our home games to the excellent game was a home friendly against
walk on a beautiful sunny afternoon. facility in Doddleston and were Northop Irregulars in which we
The enclosed photograph is invited to play a friendly against scored 139/5 against their score
taken outside the main entrance. them which we gladly accepted. of 92/8. Playing at Doddleston
Congratulations to one of our walk We scored 141/3 in our 20 overs enables us to meet up at The
leaders, Mike Allport, on being and then restricted Doddleston, Swan after games where we are
elected as County Councillor for who play in a league higher than spoilt by Barbara and Neil with
Higher Kinnerton. us, to 81/4. Our opening league excellent refreshments. Finally,
We meet each Thursday at 1pm fixture was against a strong Bank of we would like to wish our intrepid
at the Village Hall except the first America side, featuring numerous wicket keeper Andy Battersby
Thursday when we meet at 12.30 Saturday league players, at the good luck. Bats is marrying the
and travel outside the village for our Kings School. We scored 154/8 lovely Rebecca on 17 June at All
walk. thanks to an unbeaten 50 from Saints and then honeymooning in
The next outside village walk will be man of the match Ian Noonan Las Vegas. Our upcoming fixtures
around Chester Meadows alongside and then kept BoA to 127/5. Our are Ellesmere Port Old Boys and
the River Dee. Anyone wishing to first home fixture was against Chester Taverners both at home.
join us will be made very welcome. league newcomers Frodsham Anyone wishing to get involved,
Contact Rosalind on 660440, Brian CC, who play in division 2 of the contact Jim on 660548, Terry on
on 07983 494235 or Mike on Cheshire Alliance. They batted 661661 or Mike on 660974
660974 or just turn up

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Whats got you going on Dragon Sport Summer
Facebook this month? Recreation Scheme
We thought it worth while letting villagers who don’t use
Facebook know what topics had got people going this With the support of Higher Kinnerton Community Council
month. Dragon Sport will be hosting a range of fun sporting
activities on Main Road Recreation Ground as follows:
The hottest topic in May was the vandalism on the MUGA
(Multiple Use Games Area) where a fire had been lit on From week commencing 31st July sessions with be
the games area itself and on the grass at the side as well held:
as damaging the litterbin by the allotments. There was
also a report of a car being keyed down to the metal while Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 12pm
parked on Main Road. While anti social behavior is at a for children aged 7 to 11 years
fairly low level in the village, willful damage to community
assets and personal property is extremely unwelcome. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 12pm for
We would encourage anyone who knows anything about children aged 4 to 6 years
these incidents to contact our PCSO who’s details can be
found in this newsletter. The last session will be held on Friday 25th August

Residents were also pleased to hear that after a long To book a place on any of the above sessions please visit
closure the Buckley Recycling centre is open for business www.bookwhen.com/hkholidayclub2017 or see link on
once again. It is a much improved site and we are sure HKCC face book page where further details of the various
villagers will once again be there getting rid of that events can also be found.
rubbish that has been gathered over the closure. Opening
times are 9.00am – 7.00pm seven days a week.

Finally, Parking around the school was a hot topic, as you


would expect. A recent visit by our PCSO accompanied
by one of our HKCC members witnessed instances of
poor road behavior. She wishes every parent/guardian
to be reminded of the highway code (rule 243) in respect
of parking which states - DO NOT PARK- Near a school
entrance; opposite or within 10 metres of a junction;
Kinnerton Craft Group
in front of a property; on a bend. While these are not
offences, which are punished by a fine or prosecution, Our next meeting will be on Friday 2nd June at 1.30pm in the
they are all instances where a child’s safety is put at risk as blue room.The craft this month is card making,embossing
well as the drivers own safety and quilling, the materials will be available or bring your
own.
New members are always welcome, just come along and
see what you can do.We all like to try new crafts and are
open to suggestions.
For more information please call Margie 661090 or June
660615

A Note from the Newsletter Team:


Entries to the newsletter can be made by emailing us at newsletter@higherkinnerton.org.uk or by submitting in
person at the Post Office by the 18th of the month. The newsletter 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 newsletter is for informational purposes only and HKCC makes no representations
as to the accuracy of any information contained herein. If you have a flair for writing and would like to contribute
please get in touch . You may want to share a recipe ,review a local attraction , write a book review, or maybe you
could be a regular contributor giving seasonal gardening tips. Just get in touch with the newsletter email.
PCSO Andrea Ellis 07854 352994 Flintshire Street Scene 01352 701234
Cllr Mike Allport 01244 660796 Kinnerton Village Hall 01244 660907
Flintshire County Council 01352 701234 Castell Alun School 01978 760238
Ysgol Derwen School 01244 660291 HK Community Council 01244 660277

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