Parish News & Updates
Announcements from the parish council, hall, and local groups. Posted by the clerk unless otherwise stated.
Telling The Bees, Monday 26th October
The bees must be told. Visitors are asked to leave a message for the parish hive before the Observance on Monday 26th October, The Village Hall.
Clocks Go Back, Sunday 25th October
Church clock to be adjusted by hand on Sunday morning; residents reminded not to compare it with the other one.
Green Bins, Winter Collection Timetable
Garden waste moves to a fortnightly collection from the first week of November.
Village Hall Car Park, Line Marking
Bays to be repainted on Saturday 17th; car park closed from 8am until dry.
Salt and Grit Bins, Stocks Replenished
Bins at Mill Lane, Chapel Slope and the Post Office filled ahead of winter.
Bonfire Night, Recreation Ground
Thursday 5th November from dusk; bring a torch; the circle is not to be entered once the count begins.
Village Hall, Lost Property
Unclaimed items from recent events to be disposed of on 30th October.
Remembrance Sunday, War Memorial
Service at the War Memorial on Sunday 8th November at 10:45; please arrive before the silence.
October Observance
The birds and the stones have requested the pleasure of your company. Friday 2nd October 2026, St Mary’s Parish Church, Chapel Slope.
Rats and Mice in the Attic - Village Record Shop Opening
Derek Noyce opens the village's first record shop this weekend; Cloud of Unbeing launches with blood red vinyl, and a firm opinion on Friday's Village Hall performance.
Requiem For A Village
Village Hall given over to the September Observance. Mr Steven Wilson's album is available to pre-order; Songs From The Village follows at The Social this month.
11th September Observance
The theme of this month's Observance is Requiem for a Village. Village Hall booked for the entire day; be in place by 10:45 BST.
WI Meeting, Autumn Bride
Mrs. Pendelton to speak at the September meeting; competition announced.
Vintage Maps Exhibition, Church Hall
John Bishop exhibits his collection of village maps on the 14th; entry from 11am, tea included.
Village Hall Booking Form Now on the Web Site
Printable booking form added; cheques and deposits unchanged.
Mobile Library Visits Suspended
County service paused; last timetable remains on Local Services page.
Planning, Comments Invited on Chapel Slope Application
Change of use at former smithy; comments by 5th November.
No. 42 Bus Timetable, August Revision
War Memorial stop times updated on Local Services page.
Spring Fête, Volunteers Still Required
Clear-up helpers and raffle ticket sellers needed for Easter Monday, 5th April.
Local History Shelf, Volume Returned Incomplete
A History of The Village back on shelf; pages missing.
Parish Office, Photocopier Out of Service
Machine jammed twice; one archive bundle cannot be copied locally.
Lark Field, Standing Stone Count Discrepancy
Warden survey records 43 stones; 1962 sheet listed 41.
PARISH RECORD: NORTH BOUNDARY YEW BELT March 1999
1992 north boundary survey; damaged sheet and oilcloth map on file.
Recreation Ground, Dog Fouling Reminder
Dog fouling prohibited on the recreation ground; waste bags at the gate.
Village Hall, Notice Posted in Booking Room
Former railway timetable retained on wall for reference.
Footpath Guidance Sheets Added to Web Site
1998 revision now available under Local Services.
Village Survey Results (Spring 1998)
184 questionnaires returned; travel and recommendation figures on file.
Vestry Extract, North Field Earthworks
Extract from vestry minutes concerning the north field earthworks.