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Dumping of Grass & Other Garden Waste

We often receive complaints from residents regarding other residents who dump their grass cuttings & garden waste in the hedge or in a field.

According to the law, dumping garden waste anywhere, including in hedgerows, grass verges and woodlands is flytipping. Just because it may eventually compost down, does not make dumping acceptable or permissible.

To report flytipping visit https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/my-place/street-cleaning/fly-tipping/report-fly-tipping.aspx

What links Fairfield, ITV and Sainsburys?

We are all TRUSTED PARTNERS of the /together coalition.

The /together coalition, exists to build a kinder, closer more connected communities.

The work that your Community Association does has been recognised, and we are currently the only village group that has been recognised as a trusted partner by the /together coalition, our logo appearing alongside the coalition’s other trusted & corporate partners. Our activities are being used as case studies to hopefully encourage other communities.

Along with the BBC, Bulb energy, HSBC, Scouts and other large organisations, we will be supporting Thank You Day on Sunday 2nd July, and we will be part of the launch on 15th March, so look out for our social media messages.

The /together coalition are coordinating the BIG HELP OUT, a day of volunteering (Monday 8th May) to help mark the King’s Coronation, and the King’s service to our nation. We encourage residents and others in our community to be part of this national initiative and support projects here in Fairfield or elsewhere – details of the Fairfield project will soon be shared.

To see the Fairfield logo appearing alongside other big corporate partners visit
https://together.org.uk/join/#partners

What did you do with your Sunday?

Charlotte donated her time for our community, litter picking Wood Lane, Pepper Wood, Dordale Road, and Brook Lane.
Huge thanks to Charlotte – You are a star!

Community Association On Verge Of Collapse

All Community Association Activities Could Soon Stop

There is less than a month to go, and we still have not had a volunteer step forward to take on the role as FVCA Treasurer – someone to keep a record of our receipts and payments.

If nobody steps forward the Association will close, which will mean all the activities that are delivered by the Association will have to STOP.

If you can help, email chair@fvca.org.uk
What is at stake?
The purpose of Fairfield Village Community Association is to further community life within the village [Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge] and to support the preservation of the existing and future environment of the village. Initiatives that are delivered include:

Newsletters
Neighbourhood Watch
Keep Fairfield Tidy – Litter Picks & Spring Clean
Dining Group
Foodie Fairfield
Festive Fairfield
Fairfield Walkers
Social Wednesdays
Harvest Festival (in partnership with St. Mark’s)
Remembrance Sunday (in partnership with St. Mark’s)
Pancake Race
Village Picnic
Summer Fete (this year will, hopefully, be our first event)
Events to mark the Coronation of King Charles
Fairfield Flicks
Managing the Village Website & Social Media pages

Annual General Meeting 2023

Fairfield Village Community Association

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 22nd March 2023, 7.30pm

Venue: Fairfield Village Hall

1. Welcome

2. Apologies

3. Approval of AGM minutes 20th July 2022

4. Chair’s Report

5. Treasurer’s Report & Presentation of Accounts

6. Elections

“The committee shall consist of a chairman, treasurer and secretary and up to three other members with power to co-opt up to three other members to the committee as and when it sees fit.”

· Chairperson

· Secretary

· Treasurer

· Officers x 3

Should a constituted committee not be formed:

7. Calling of a Dissolution EGM

“Dissolution: If the committee by a simple majority decide at any time that on the grounds of expense or otherwise, it is necessary or advisable to dissolve the Association, it shall call a meeting of all the inhabitants of the area of benefit of the age of 18 years and upwards, of which the meeting not less than 21 days’ notice (stating the terms of the resolution to be proposed) shall be posted in a conspicuous place or places in the area of benefit and advertised in a newspaper circulating in the area of benefit and given in writing to the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales. If such decision shall be confirmed by a simple majority of those present and voting at such a meeting the committee shall have power to dispose of any assets held by or in the name of the Association. Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be applied towards charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit as the committee shall decide and as may be approved by the Charity commissioners for England and Wales.”

Community Association Seeks New Treasurer

After 7 years, Robert will be stepping down as the Community Association treasurer at the Association’s AGM on Wednesday 22nd March, which will be held at the village hall 7.30pm. 

Robert will continue to support the Community Association in addition to pursuing his other interests. 

We now need to find a new treasurer, the role is honorary, and the job is acting as the Association’s Bookkeeper, preparing accounts for annual examination, renewing annual insurance policy and attending committee meetings (usually 6 a year and it is understandable that people may not able to make every meeting). 

If you are interested in this role and wish to discuss, please email chair@fvca.org.uk

If you take on the role, you will receive support from Robert and the rest of the team.

Superb Festive Sing-along

Enjoyable Carols Around The Christmas Tree on Wednesday 21st December, it was nice to see a good number of residents plus our local Safer Neighbourhood Team from Bromsgrove Police joined in with the festive singing.

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Marking the Coronation of King Charles III

On Saturday 5th May 2023, King Charles will be crowned in full splendour in a ceremony that has remained essentially the same over a thousand years, and last seen in the United Kingdom in 1953.

For some people this ceremony may be the only coronation that they will ever see.

As a community, how do we mark the accession and coronation of King Charles III?

Do you have any suggestions for initiatives that can celebrate the life of the late Queen and the good health of our King?

How should we celebrate the coronation?  With a single event of a weekend full of events?  What would you attend?

Or, dare we ask, not bother?

The coronation may be 5 months away, but planning must start today. Please email your suggestions to admin@fvca.org.uk

It’s Your Community, be part of your Association to help shape where you live

The next Community Association Committee Meeting is on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at 7.30pm in the Barton Room at the Village Hall.

Below the agenda, which appears long, but most are one/two-line updates.

Item 5: A step-by-step guide to setting up a charity can be found at https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-charity At this stage, we are considering whether to register a charity, and if it is agreed further work will be required, which will need to be approved by the FVCA committee before putting to the Community. If it is agreed by the FVCA committee and approved by the Charity Commission that we become a Registered Charity, any application to become a Registered Charity and change to the constitution would require a motion at an AGM or EGM, and if approved, committee members would become charity trustees; our next AGM should be in March 2023. Should it be decided that we do register as a charity – and should we be accepted by the Charity Commission – in addition to being able to apply for more grants, we would also be able to claim gift aid.

AGENDA

1. Apologies

2. Approval of minutes of previous meeting

3. Chair’s Report

4. Finance/Treasurer’s Report

5. Consider registering as a charity

6. Highways Update

7. Postbox Update

8. Wildmoor Quarry Expansion

9. Pepper Wood Extension

10. Activities/Initiatives: Update & Future Plans

a. Newsletters

b. Neighbourhood Watch

c. Keep Fairfield Tidy

d. Dining Group

e. Social Saturdays

f. Foodie Fairfield

g. Festive Fairfield

i. Village Christmas Tree

ii. Village Advent Calendar

iii. Santa’s Grotto (3rd December)

iv. Carols Around The Christmas Tree (21st December)

v. NYE Party (31st December)

h. Fairfield Walkers

i. Social Wednesdays

j. Harvest Festival

k. Remembrance Sunday

l. Pancake Race 2023 (18th February)

m. Picnic 2023 (9th July)

n. Summer Fete 2023 (19th August)

o. Recording History

p. Coronation of King Charles (6th May & B/Hol 8th May)

q. Fairfield Flicks

r. Brewery Events

s. Inn in the Hall (The Forfeld Inn)

11. Proposed Expenditure:

a. Purchase of Lindr Machine

b. Purchase of Publicity Materials

c. Book Speakers/Activities for Social Wednesdays

12. Growing the Committee

13. Any other business

14. Date of Next Meeting

Fairfield Remembers

Residents gathered on Remembrance Sunday (13th November) for a short service at the village war memorial.

Wreaths were laid by Bromsgrove Police (our local Safer Neighbourhood Team), Fairfield Village Community Association, Fairfield First School & Fairfield Womens Institute.

The collection raised £82.10 for the Royal British Legion.

Following the service, residents enjoyed refreshments & cake inside the village hall.

Halloween Event Success

Thanks to everyone who supported our Halloween brewery event and/or screening of BEETLEJUICE on Saturday 29th October

Our grateful thanks to Woodcote Brewery and Banners.

Pepper Wood Extension Update

The following dates have been arranged where members of the public can help plant some trees:

Afternoon of Weds 7th Dec (from 1.30pm until 4pm)

Morning of Saturday 10th Dec (10am until 2pm)

If volunteering, please park at the village hall and walk to Swan Inn car park where site directions will be given.

Post Box Update

Email received 3rd October from Deborah Buey, Escalated Resolution Team, Royal Mail:

“I have leased (sic) with the Manager, he has advised this has been passed to the company Romec that place the Post Boxes on behalf of Royal Mail. I am sorry to advise at this time we do not know when this is going to be sited in the village.

I am sorry that I can not be of any further assistance at this time.”

No further information is known, we do not know which of the four suggested sites have been identified, but it does look like that progress is being made to restore a postal collection service in the village.

According to the Royal Mail website, Romec was launched in 2002, by Royal Mail as a fully-fledged facilities management company and in 2017 “the Romec and Royal Mail Group Property companies combined and are known as ‘Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions’.” About Us | Royal Mail Property & Facilities Management Services (royalmailpfs.com)

Festive Fairfield’s Advent Calendar 2022

After the success of the last two years, and many residents wishing to see it again, Fairfield will once again recreate a neighbourhood Advent Calendar.

What is a Village Advent Calendar?

On a given date, something festive is placed in the window (or garden) of a property in Fairfield, that can be viewed by people passing by.  The display staying in place until the end of Christmas day.  Examples of displays are: Christmas wreaths, The whole Nativity Scene, Candles, Father Christmas, Twelves Days of Christmas, Santa & Rudolf in the snow, Winter tree wonderland, and so on.

How can I take part?

Email admin@fvca.org.uk with your address details, your preferred “unveil” date (1st to 24th December) and an outline of your display (to reduce likelihood of duplication – it would be fantastic if we had at least 24 different displays).  We will then confirm your calendar “unveil” date.

For the Advent Calendar to works, displays must not be unveiled until the stated “unveil” date.

Then, during December, residents and visitors can wander around the village, enjoying the festive displays.  We will publish a map of properties taking part in late November, this can be downloaded from the village website’s Festive Fairfield page Festive Fairfield – Fairfield Village Community Association (fvca.org.uk), a map will also get posted on the village hall (outside) noticeboard.

If you visit a display, take a photo and share on our twitter feed @Fairfield_Info or email it to us admin@fvca.org.uk

If you are looking for inspiration, checkout some of last year’s Advent Calendar Windows CLICK HERE

DATEPROPERTY ADDRESSOUTLINE DISPLAYPROPERTY ADDRESSOUTLINE DISPLAY
1Cygnet Barn, Swan LaneNativity
232 Stourbridge RoadSanta’s Workshop
3186 Stourbridge RoadNatural Christmas tree with crafty decorations
4Barn Owl Cottage, Stourbridge Road
5Cross Court, Swan LaneLet your light shine
6Fairfield Dental Surgery
7Fairfield Preschool
824 Yew Tree Lane
9Fairfield First SchoolLetters to Santa
10Primrose Cottage, 153 Stourbridge RoadRudolph and some reindeer
1159 Stourbridge Road
1231 Mount Road
13High House Farm, Stourbridge Road
14Fairfield Court (House)
1520 Yew Tree Lane
16112 Stourbridge Road
1721 Stourbridge RoadSnow scene & a large snowman
1857 Stourbridge Road
1955 Stourbridge RoadChristmas ice skating scene
2010 Pepperwood CloseFive Gold Rings
21Yew Tree Farm, Bournheath RoadFrosty The Snowman
22Old Police House, 198 Stourbridge Rd
2383 Brook Road
2428 Stourbridge RoadStars/Angels

Halloween 2022

Join us for a SPOOKY SATURDAY at the Village Hall on 29th October from 3pm, our friends at Woodcote Brewing will be around the cauldron brewing something special and launching their new beer, there will also be something tasty, plus the Monster Mash and in the evening a screening of BEETLEJUICE (certificate 12A), starting at 9.30pm (to see the film there will be a charge of £5.00 per person).

Keep your afternoon and evening free.  It is going to be a FRIGHTFULLY nice event for you to SCREAM AT…oops, we mean enjoy.

For Advance Film tickets CLICK HERE

Remembrance Sunday 2022

The annual service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 13th November, starting at 10.50am, at the War Memorial in front of Fairfield Village Hall.  The short service will be led by St. Mark’s Church. Donations received will be given to the Royal British Legion.

In the evening, we are screening OPERATION MINCEMEAT (12A), starting 7.30pm, admission £5.00.

Pumpkin Trail 2022

During the school half-term break, from Monday 24th October, why not take part in our Pumpkin Trail?

All you have to do is paint or carve a pumpkin and leave it on display for other people to see.

During the week villagers and visitors can walk around the village admiring our spooky displays.

If you spot a pumpkin in the village, post it on Twitter, tagging in @Fairfield_Info

20mph Advisory Speed Limit Warning Lights

Over the past 18 months, the Community Association has tried, without success, to get the 20mph Advisory Speed Limit Warning Lights fixed.

The issue of the lights not working is often mentioned by residents & parents of young children.

Below, copy of our email sent 14th September 2022 to our Divisional County Councillor, Shirley Webb, and the response received 14th September.

We hope that you will see from the contents of this email that we have tried to get the lights repaired, and that we have not provided a “lip service” response.

From: Webb, Shirley (Councillor) <SWebb2@worcestershire.gov.uk>
Sent: 14 September 2022 15:30
To: chair@fvca.org.uk; ‘Belbroughton&Fairfield Parish Council’ <belbroughtonpc@live.co.uk>; k.may@bromsgrove.co.uk; Margaret Sherrey <m.sherrey@bromsgrove.gov.uk>
Subject: 20mph signs

Good afternoon Conrad 

Please see update from officers

As discussed, Prysmian got the new GPRS timers and aerials fitted last Thursday 8th and I uploaded the new calendars. The more Southerly one which is F085 was coming up as working but F084 was not. So I got my colleague Andy to take a look on the Friday morning and he said they were both not working despite my computer saying F085 was!

Anyway after speaking to Prysmian this Tuesday we are going to try and get it reset and see if it works so I will get back to you as soon as I know any more. If this doesn’t work we will have to get Simmon signs the manufacturers out to have a look.

I will keep you advised of the progress. 

Best regards 

Shirley 

From: Chair – FVCA <chair@fvca.org.uk>
Sent: 14 September 2022 10:27
To: ‘Webb, Shirley (Councillor)’ <SWebb2@worcestershire.gov.uk>; ‘Belbroughton&Fairfield Parish Council’ <belbroughtonpc@live.co.uk>
Cc: ‘May, Karen (Councillor)’ <KMay@worcestershire.gov.uk>; ‘Margaret Sherrey’ <m.sherrey@bromsgrove.gov.uk>
Subject: RE: 20mph Advisory Warning Lights

Dear Shirley,

The new school year started last week, and the Advisory Warning Lights are still not working. 

The lights have not worked for 18 months, they are there are for a purpose, to highlight the Advisory 20mph Speed Limit as there is a First School & Preschool nearby, and that there will be young children in the area.  As you know, Stourbridge Road is busy and potentially dangerous, a collision with a person could be fatal.

Since reporting the issue on 29th March 2021 (Ref:  1022858), we have followed up on several occasions (Refs:  1052612, 1111388, 1231995 & 1231996, 1277844 & 1277845, 1277844 & 1277845).

On the 28th May, I provided you with a transcript of all our reports, and on the 30th July you provide the response that can be read in the below email.

I do believe that we have waited for far too long to get this issue remedied, and if not fixed soon, we may have to consider lodging a formal complaint with Worcestershire Council regarding the way they have handled the issue.

It would be appreciated if you could convey to the necessary people our displeasure and the urgency of the matter.

To show to residents & parents of children attending the First School & Preschool that the Community Association has taken the matter seriously, and that we have taken the required reporting steps, the contents of this email will be shared.

Kind regards,

Conrad

Conrad Palmer

Chairman

Fairfield Village Community Association, Fairfield Flicks & Fairfield Neighbourhood Watch Group

From: Webb, Shirley (Councillor) <SWebb2@worcestershire.gov.uk>
Sent: 30 July 2022 07:32
To: Belbroughton&Fairfield Parish Council <belbroughtonpc@live.co.uk>; Chair – FVCA <chair@fvca.org.uk>
Cc: May, Karen (Councillor) <KMay@worcestershire.gov.uk>; ‘Margaret Sherrey’ <m.sherrey@bromsgrove.gov.uk>
Subject: school signs

Good Morning All

Please be advised update regarding the school signs, I can only apologise for the length of time this has taken.

I have spoken to our contractor this morning and reinforced the urgency in completing this work on the two school flashing signs on Stourbridge Road in Fairfield.

Prysmian have assured me that an electrician will attend site in week commencing 01/08/2022 to modify the base of the sign columns so that they can install and connect the new GPRS timers.

Aerials will also be fitted to boost the signal strength to ensure that there is reliable wireless connection.

We will update you again once we receive confirmation that the work has been completed and the signs are working.

Thanks and regards

Shirley

Message following the death of Queen Elzabeth

Message from the Chairman, Fairfield Village Community Association

This evening, residents mourn the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth, a sovereign that had led by example, and her service to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth will never be forgotten.

Residents of Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge are in deep shock, and reflecting on what Queen Elizabeth means to them.

Queen Elizabeth touched all our lives, she was a constant thread, and she will be known as Elizabeth The Great.

The crown has passed to her son, now King Charles 3rd. Our thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty and the Royal Family.

We wish His Majesty good health and long may he reign over us.

God Save The King

Babysitter Available

Are you a parent who wants to go out to a social event or attend a Fairfield Flicks cinema screening/Live Music night but are unable as you have a young child to look after? Then the answer is a reliable babysitter.

Lukas is a sensible 17-year-old, and lives in the Fairfield. He is available for babysitting in the village and the surrounding areas as he drives. He has experience, as he already sits for others in the village.

Interested? Message him directly on 07727 677595

Lunch at the Golf Club

You are all invited to join us at Bromsgrove Golf Course on Monday 19th September, meeting from 12.15pm for a 12.30pm meal.

Our monthly lunchtime gatherings are a great way to meet other people living in our community and in the surrounding area, or a catch up with friends.

If you are interested in joining our lunchtime meal, please contact Pat, by Tuesday 13th September, on 01527 832360, or email pasteward7@outlook.com

A Cuppa For Charity

Macmillan coffee Moring on Saturday the 24th of September, 11.30am – 1.30pm, at Fairfield Village Hall, hosted by Fairfield Preschool

Everyone is invited – Enjoy a Slice of Tea and a Cup of Cake in aid of Macmillan.

Cake donations would be massively appreciated.

Litter in Fairfield

It has been noted that there is an increased amount of litter along our lanes and open spaces, which will become more noticeable as the vegetation dies back for winter.

If you like living in a grot free village, please join on Saturday 10th September as we tackle the litter that has accumulated in Fairfield & Stoneybridge. Meet at the Village Hall 10.30am, wear suitable clothing and footwear. IF WE ALL GAVE ONE HOUR OUR COMMUNITY WOULD BE GROT FREE.

Foodie Fairfield Gets The Thumbs Up

The launch of Foodie Fairfield on Saturday 3rd September was a success, huge thanks to all local food producers, BRMG Radio and to all our customers & supporters. We look forward to seeing you next month (1st Sat. of each month) and we are aiming to keep Foodie Fairfield “fresh” with some additional stalls.

There have been some positive comments on social media:

  • ‘The food and drink we purchased today are delicious and great quality’,
  • ‘Very good thanks to all organisers and contributors’
  • ‘Great visit to Fairfield Food Fest today – wonderful bread – fresh veg and of course cake!!!!’
  • [the sourdough] ‘it really is yummy’

If you have any suggestions or would like to get involved, email admin@fvca.org.uk

Launching Foodie Fairfield

Fairfield Village Community Association is launching a new food market – Foodie Fairfield – to provide an opportunity for people in the Bromsgrove area to buy good quality local produce direct from the producers.

The stalls at Foodie Fairfield will show just how much great food is produced in or around the Bromsgrove area.  There will be a wide range of locally-sourced bread, meat, cheese, eggs, vegetables and fruit along with a host of other items such as savoury pies, cider, fruit juices, honey, jams, cakes, and many other goodies.

A spokesperson for the Association said that local people are keen support local small businesses.  Foodie Fairfield will help those people to reduce their food-miles by enabling them to buy food from local farmers and artisans.

Lizzy Rogers (left) of Cooksey Quality Meats discussing the arrangements for Foodie Fairfield with Robert Garvin (right) of FVCA

Foodie Fairfield will be held in Fairfield Village Hall on the first Saturday morning of each month.  The first event will be on Saturday, 3rd September.  The event will be held in Fairfield Village Hall and the doors will be open from 9 o’clock until noon.  There is ample, free parking behind the hall so buyers will not have to struggle carrying their purchases a long distance.

Further details about Foodie Fairfield can be found on the village website (www.fvca.org.uk) or on our Facebook page.

Your Community Needs You

We need three residents of Fairfield, Wilmoor & Stoneybridge to join the committee, meeting approximately 5 times a year, each meeting usually lasting an hour, in the evening at the pub.  Your role will be to help provide the required checks on the Chairman & Treasurer, to act as a sounding board, put forward suggestions and represent the views of the community.

The Association has done a lot of good work in the community, whether it is organising events, keeping our village tidy, coordinating Neighbourhood Watch, SmartWater rollout and lobbying for improvements. Please do give five hours a year for where you live.  If you can help email chair@fvca.org.uk

Community Association AGM 2022

Fairfield Village Community Association

Annual General Meeting followed by a screening of “The Duke”

Wednesday 20th July 2022, 7.30pm

Venue:  Fairfield Village Hall

  1. Welcome
  2. Apologies
  3. Chair’s Report
  4. Treasurer’s Report
  5. Elections
    “The committee shall consist of a chairman, treasurer and secretary and up to three other members with power to co-opt up to three other members to the committee as and when it sees fit.”
    • Chairperson
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Officers x 3

Notification of Decision – Sandy Lane Quarry (Western Quarry)

Application Ref:    21/000029/CM        Grid Ref:    (E) 395202, (N) 276101

Applicant:              NRS Ltd

Proposal:               Proposed importation of inert restoration material and extraction of sand to enable engineering operations for stability purposes and completion of site restoration

Location:               (Western portion of the former) Sandy Lane Quarry, Wildmoor, Worcestershire

The above planning application was granted planning permission by Worcestershire County Council on 8 July 2022.  Please find below a copy of the Planning Permission, Committee Report and Public Notice.

WONDERFUL VILLAGES AWARDS 2022

The Village Halls PodcastWONDERFUL VILLAGES AWARDS 2022
WIN £1,000 FOR FAIRFIELD VILLAGE HALL
The incredible contribution of village, church and community halls throughout rural Britain and those who work tirelessly to support their local community, often goes unrecognised and unrewarded. That is, until now!

This year, in 2022, The Village Halls Podcast has teamed up with Allied Westminster – the home of VillageGuard, the UK’s most popular Village Hall insurance – to launch the WONDERFUL VILLAGES AWARDS.

The Awards feature five different categories each of which will lead to a hall winning £1,000. So that’s a total prize fund of £5,000 up for grabs!

The five categories are:
THE UNSUNG HERO OR HEROES AWARD
YOUNG PERSONS AWARD
PROJECT OF THE YEAR
INNOVATION AWARD
INSPIRATIONAL STORY AWARD

These Awards are open to any village, church or community hall in the United Kingdom and are focused entirely on rural communities
Further information on each of the categories and how to enter can be found at: www.thevillagehallspodcast.com/wonderfulvillagesawards

Home Fire Safety Visits & NEW online Home Fire Safety Checks

How safe are you? Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) have launched a new online Home Fire Safety Check and are encouraging everyone to complete one for them or a family member, friend or neighbour, to see how safe you are – www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc.

For those most at risk, partner agencies can complete a referral form for a Home Fire Safety Visit. A Home Fire Safety Visit is a FREE home safety visit that is tailored to an individual’s needs and is aimed at those who are more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility. Further information can be found here Home Fire Safety Visit | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (hwfire.org.uk) or you can contact the team on 0800 032 1155

Additionally, HWFRS are happy to visit with any groups/attend events to take face to face referrals or give fire safety talks, email: cwebster@hwfire.org.uk

Return of Charity Egg Stall

Bumble Hole Foods have announced the return of their charity egg stall for one day -Friday August 12 from 10am-2pm. This is one off fundraiser for the Primrose Hospice and the Family Support Centre London Marathon runners, The CornflowerCoppers.

The price of the eggs is now a minimum suggested donation of £3 for 30 free range eggs, which is still significantly lower than supermarket prices, but 100% of all money raised will support this wonderful local cause.

Bumble Hole Foods, David Hewston Way, Rocky Lane, Bournheath, Bromsgrove, B61 9HU

Vote For Fairfield

We’ve been nominated to be part of the Asda Foundation Green Token Giving online vote

The vote is now live and voting will close at midnight on Friday 30th September 2022. The cause with the most online votes will receive a £500 donation with second place receiving £400 and third place £300.

Vote for Fairfield Village Community Association by visiting www.asda.com/green-tokens and selecting Bromsgrove from the drop-down box. You will be able to vote once every seven days, so please return and revote in the coming weeks.

Community Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Over the weekend 4th-5th June, three events were organized to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, bringing members of our community, family and friends together at the Village Hall.

On the Saturday we held an Afternoon Tea and Live Stream of the Epsom Derby, the sandwiches were fantastic, the cakes were magnificent, and the complementary prosecco flowed

In the evening we live streamed the Jubilee Concert from Buckingham Place, which saw people singing along to George Ezra’s “Shotgun” and being spellbound by the Queen’s sketch with Paddington Bear.  The bar was provided by our friends at Woodcote Brewery.

To end the festivities, on the Sunday, there was the traditional Platinum Jubilee Party with games, a quiz and the live streaming of the Jubilee Pageant.  People left with a complementary bottle of beer.

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that came to our celebratory events and decked properties Red, White & Blue to help celebrate this historic event.

Another HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers who organized the weekend events, organized the scavenger hunt, made the sandwiches, baked cakes. washed up, the list goes on.  Without YOU the events would not have happened and being a success that will be remembered for many years to come.

If you have any photographs of our community festivities, email them to admin@fvca.org.uk for archiving. If you have any information regarding who is in the photograph please share in your email.

In years to come people will be very grateful for your photographs, which will bring back many happy memories and will also be a reminder of who lived in our community.

For photos of our Afternoon Tea visit our Pictorial History page

Recording History

We invite households to send a photo of themselves, preferably of them outside their house, recording who was living in the village at the time of the jubilee. 

The photographs will be incorporated into a montage, which we hope will be put on display at the Village Hall, and digital copy held in archive.  Residents may wish to provide some background information, such as names & any other information relating to the history of the property. 

Email photograph, address & any additional information to admin@fvca.org.uk  Addresses will not be shared, this will be to verify that you live in our community.  We ask for your consent that addresses can be held in archive for future historical reference.

A Bottle of Water for our Plants

If anyone is walking past the village planters, could they take a bottle of water and pour over/around the plants please.

Let’s keep our village display alive.

20 mph Advisory Signs Warning Lights Update

We have received an update from County Cllr Webb. Highways have raised an order to supply and fit new GPRS timers and aerials to both school flashing warning signs.

After over a year, it looks like we may be having working warning lights again.

Postal Collection Service Update

Royal Mail are considering suggested site options and have said that if proposed sites are acceptable it could take up 12-weeks to restore postal collection services.

Is there a footpath that needs improving?

We are on a mission to improve the state of footpaths that are alongside the roads across Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge and we need your help to identify pavements that need repairing or have become difficult to use.

Unfortunately, we do not have the power to make the required improvements, but we will certainly lobby Worcestershire County Council.

You can report pavements that need attention by emailing  admin@fvca.org.uk or pop along to a Social Gathering, 1st Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall, 10am – 12noon.

Community Survey 2022 – Results

Thank you to everyone that responded to the Community Survey, your answers will be used to help shape local policies and, where possible, improve local services.

Some suggestions will need assistance with delivery and people to support so that initiatives can become sustainable.

Below, presentation video of the slides shared at the Community Gathering on Saturday 7th May. Each slide will automatically move on after 7 seconds. Please stop the video if you wish to spend more time reading each slide.

Fairfield Post Box Update – 2

Royal Mail have provided the following update:

“I’d like to take this time to inform you that; as part of our regulatory requirements, we must ensure that there’s a post-box within half a mile of at least 98% of all ‘delivery points’ (usually a customer’s letter-box) nationally.

If the current posting facilities in the above-mentioned area [Fairfield] already meet these requirements, the post box may not be relocated or replaced.

If the Manager believes the area warrants the installation of a new post-box, we’ll be required to liaise with the Highway Authority to obtain clearance for the proposed site, as well as contacting the utility companies to ensure that the proposed site doesn’t interfere with existing pipes or cables, etc. This process can take up to twelve weeks should your request be approved.

With the above in mind, if a post box hasn’t been installed within 25 weeks from today, it’s likely that the current facilities in the area already meet our requirements and a new post box isn’t warranted.”

Community Litter Pick Cancelled

The litter pick and Spring Clean organised for Saturday 9th April has been cancelled.
Residents are encouraged to tidy the area outside of where they live; perhaps wash a few street signs.

Fairfield Post Box Update

Last Thursday night/Friday morning, the post box in front of the Salon/Cafe/former Post Office was sealed.

After making enquiries over the weekend & yesterday (Monday 4th April), Royal Mail’s Complaints Team have responded by saying that the post box is being removed at the request of the landowner.

Royal Mail said they would have preferred to have had alternative arrangements in place before sealing the post box, or at least a public notice notifying the removal of the post box. It would appear that the landowner requested a quick closure & removal of the post box, which explains why there was not a notice.

FVCA are now waiting for another telephone call from Royal Mail’s Collections Manager, to discuss alternative sites. Royal Mail prefer post boxes to be half-mile apart; the now nearest post boxes are at Stoneybridge & Hanks Corner (near junction of Bournheath Road & Parish Hill). Planning consent would be required for any new post box.

Suggestions are needed for alternative sites that could be considered; ideally where people can pull up to; perhaps next to the waste bin (on footpath in front of the salon), in front of the village hall or at the entrance to the Recreation Ground, is there anywhere else?

Will you pledge to tidy up our community?

There are two ways to take part in our Community Spring Clean:

All hands-on-deck on Saturday 9th April when we will be giving our community a Spring Clean.  Volunteers are needed to help clean our road signage, tidy the church yard, as well as litter pick those areas that are often forgotten.  Meet up at the Village Hall 10.30am.   To help with washing signage, please bring a bucket and sponge.  Litter picking equipment will be provided.  If we all donate an hour, our community will sparkle.

Alternatively, do your own Litter Pick and signage wash at time that suits you. It would be great if you could email admin@fvca.org.uk with details & locations of the areas you have litter picked and/or signs you have washed, plus any photos you have taken that we can share.

Yew Tree Lane Dropped Kerbs

Worcestershire County Council will be carrying out the long awaited dropped kerbs on Yew Tree Lane, at the junction with Stourbridge Road, commencing 25th April.

Whilst work is taking pace, diversions will be in place due to road closure.

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

(U20200 Yew Tree Lane, Belbroughton) (Temporary Closure) Order 2022

Proposed Order: to close that part of U20200 Yew Tree Lane from its junction with U20009 Bournheath Road to its junction with B4091 Stourbridge Road

Reason: Kerb works by WCC

Exemptions: To permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.

Alternative route: U20009 Bournheath Road, U20201 Bournheath Road, B4091 Stourbridge Road and vice versa.

Maximum duration: 18 MonthsAnticipated duration: 3 days Commencing: 25 April 2022

Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester

30 March 2022