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Woodland Management – Old Kay’s Park

Dear All

On Friday, the Woodland Management Team were busy working in Old Kay’s Park.  We continued to work on clearing up after the winter storms, felling dangerous trunks and clearing low, overhanging branches.  In addition. We tidied the remnants of recent emergency tree work creating brash hedges, and slicing logs into components for a new bench construction project.

Many logs were left in the park to be collected by anyone who wishes to use them for projects or to use in log burners, they can be found on the path alongside the eastern boundary.

New volunteers are always welcome.

John Southworth

https://www.greenmountvillage.org.uk/picture-galleries/nggallery/2022/2-5-22-woodland-management-old-kays-park

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Village Green – Update

The on-site work to update the accessibility to and expand the facilities on the village green will begin next week. An official entrance will be built on to Brandlesholme Road in place of the current unofficial one, through the gap in the hedge.  Also, a new hard standing area is being created to eventually house a hopscotch/activity area.

Chairperson Julie Southworth took time out from her artistic contribution to supervise the planning of the installation of the entrance and activity area today, meeting with the approved council contractor.

In addition, installation of fixtures for the new well-being trail will begin on Friday. Our volunteers will be on the Lines to begin the task of installing new benches and sign stations for the well-being trail. The trail, the signs, mountings and benches have been designed and manufactured by volunteers with the help of a sign writing company for printing services. This work will continue over coming weeks.

John Southworth

https://www.greenmountvillage.org.uk/picture-galleries/nggallery/2022/4-5-22-village-green-update

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Woodland Management

Hi,

Just a reminder that we are meeting this Friday 29th April at 10am in Old Kays Park to continue tidying up the fallen trees etc.

I hope you can join us.

Have a good week,

Alistair

Alistair Waddell

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Jubilee Street Parties

Dear All

If you are planning on holding a street party for the Queen’s Jubilee, you can apply to the council for a road closure by April 15th. There is no fee to apply for a road closure to hold a street party.

Apply here: https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11740

Can I also remind you that Greenmount Village Community will be organising a village yard party on Friday 3rd June at the Old School with activities for all the family on the village green. There will also be other events over the weekend. More information to follow.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

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Volunteering

Dear All,

Many of you will be aware of all the hard work which takes place at Greenmount Old School when running Jumble Sales and Collector’s Fairs. These activities contribute to the upkeep of the building, allowing a comfortable environment for all the groups who use this space, and there are many.

Our volunteers work with dedication every day of the week, sorting out all the items that you so kindly donate.

What is needed is help displaying all the items for the collector’s fair which takes several days to set up. If you think that you would like to get involved in some way, even if it is just for an hour or two, or if you are free to make tea and coffee when the event takes place, then please see the attached documents which will give you a break down of the help that is needed in the next two weeks.

Please help us to keep this fabulous building going by contributing your time and you never know, you might make new friends on the way.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

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Greenmount Voice

Good afternoon to all

If you live in Greenmount you will be receiving a copy of Greenmount Voice through your letter box this week, a digital copy is attached to this post. You will be able to read about the local projects which have won significant funding in our area, all by groups run by people who are passionate about improving our community.

Also, there are updates on sales events at the Old School, our planned celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee, progress on the new Well-being trail and news about the reopening of D-CaFF.

Also attached is a copy of the poster advertising the Rotary event for Ukraine as it was missing from some emails sent out yesterday

Best wishes
John Southworth

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Important Information – Bury Council Elections – May 5th 2022

Dear All

Make sure you are registered to vote!  The local elections are four weeks away and this is your chance to have your say about who represents you on Bury Council.

There are two important changes to note this year:

  • There have been some boundary changes so please check your poll card when it arrives, so you know where to vote.
  • As a result of the boundary changes across the borough, all 51 council seats are up for election, so you will have THREE votes rather than the usual one.

If you are not already on the electoral roll, the deadline to register to vote in these elections is midnight on Thursday 14th April.

To register, go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote  You will be asked for your National Insurance number, but you can still register if you do not have one.

If you don’t usually vote by post, you can apply for one by downloading a form here: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post.

You will need to return this form before 5pm on Tuesday 19th April. Once you have provided the required information, you will be sent a ballot paper approximately two weeks before the day of the election. If you apply to vote by post, you will not be able to vote in person at a polling station.

Read more: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/bury-council/pressreleases/council-elections-are-on-thursday-5-may-are-you-registered-to-vote-3171691

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Rotary Concert for Ukraine / MOD Firing Correction

Good Morning

Please could you support this event in aid of Ukraine being organised by Ramsbottom Rotary, at St Paul’s Church on 23rd April.

See attached poster for full details, tickets can also be purchased from Rotarian Jim Hurst [email protected] 

Also, a correction to my email yesterday regarding MOD firing at the Holcombe Moor Training Centre.  The firing is actually on Wednesday (today), Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and not Friday as I incorrectly stated yesterday.

Best Wishes

John Southworth

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Next Woodland Management

Hi,

The next Woodland Management session will be on Friday 29th April starting at 10am meeting at Old Kays Park in the car park on Hollymount Lane. There remains a lot of work to do in this park felling all the dead trees and opening up the space for the new saplings to grow.

I hope that you can join us.

Kind regards,

Alistair

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APRIL and MAY walks with GREENMOUNT VILLAGE COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP

Dear All

Please find attached a schedule of guided walks planned by the Greenmount Village Community Walking Group in April and May.

All are welcome, no membership required, come regularly or just occasionally.  You are advised to wear appropriate clothing and hiking boots.  We will walk even if it is raining! On longer walks bring a packed lunch. There are plenty of stiles and several steep inclines.  Sorry no dogs.

See our website www.westpennineway.org for detailed information on West Pennine Way, Link to Pennine Way and Friday Evening Walks starting 6th May.

Julie Southworth

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