Author: FVCA
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
Basic First Aid Course
We have commissioned a Basic Emergency First Aid course that will take place on Wednesday 26th April.
Full details of the course & how to book your place can viewed by visiting http://fvca.org.uk/events/basic-emergency-first-aid-course/
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
FAIRFIELD NEWS IN BRIEF – 1953
(Based on Bromsgrove Messenger Reports)
1953 was the year of our Queen’s Coronation on 2nd June. Like towns and villages throughout the land, Fairfield set up its own Coronation Committee – chairman
Mr W Fox, secretary Miss Bishop and treasurer Mr Wilkes. Various events were organised to raise funds for the Big Day. Mr R Evans acted as MC at a Social and Dance, the new Drama Group put on its first full length production “The Happy Prisoner”, and whist drives were also held.
Coronation Day at Fairfield began with a short service conducted jointly by Mr Savill and Mr WH Bedford, followed by a Ladies fancy dress football match, a cold meal in the Church Hall for older residents, a fancy dress parade and decorated bicycles. Children had a tea and were given souvenir mugs. Sports took place until rain sent the revellers back into the Church Hall; at this point it was decided to postpone the bonfire. Tea and sandwiches were served to all and the children had ice cream, lemonade and oranges. On the following Saturday evening, Mr Fox lit a huge bonfire on the Rec and the evening ended with the singing of “God Save the Queen”.
Wildmoor also had a “Field Day”. A marquee on loan from Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club was erected in Mr F Wood’s field by Money Lane crossroads. There was a fancy dress competition and a tea. Children i=under 5 were given a crown youngsters received a mug and 35 elderly people received a perpetual calendar. Mrs Hingley was thanked for her energetic work in organising this event.
Fairfield Ladies Committee bore the expense of laying mains wate to St Mark’s Churchyard to commemorate the Coronation. Two Almond trees were planted on either side of the War Memorial by Mrs Wilson of Castlebourn and Mrs Eades of The Brook, on behalf of the WI (What became of these Almond trees? They must have looked really pretty).
The Coronation Committee decided that a clock costing £10 be put in the wall of the Church where all could see it. A guinea would be sent to the Westminster Abbey Fund and any remaining funds used to provide swings for the children on the Rec. Letters of thanks had been received from those locals who had been in hospital on Coronation Day and had been sent flowers.
Miss Bishop had organised 3 coach loads from the school to London to see the decorations. The highlights had been a close view of the Queen and Prince Philip, the changing of the Guard and a visit to the Zoo.
(provided by Margaret Must)
Sadly, the clock face has parted company with the Church wall and is no longer of any benefit to villagers. It would be good to restore it to commemorate the Coronation in May of King Charles III.
Fairfield Recreation Ground
An update from Belbroughton & Fairfield Parish Council regarding future plans for Fairfield Recreation Ground, plus a consultation regarding renaming the Recreation Ground.
To comment on the proposal and to to share your thought on the renaming, contact the Parish Clerk or speak to one of your Parish Councillors http://www.belbroughtonandfairfield-pc.info/contact-us.html
Planning Application – Dordale Green Cottage, Dordale Road
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
link to take you to the home page of Public Access
http://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
• Click on the link above
• Type in the application number and click, this will take you to the summary page of Public
Access.
• When at the summary page
• To view the documents you will need to click on the tab, then
the .
• To make a comment click on the tab,
• Fill out your details and make your comment and press submit, this will go straight to the
relevant planning officer and be immediately viewable in the comments tab.
• If you have provided an email you can request a confirmation email.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 23/00076/CPL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 19.01.2023 |
| LOCATION: | Dordale Green Cottage, Dordale Road Bournheath Stourbridge Worcestershire DY9 0BA |
| PROPOSAL: | Proposed outbuilding for use ancillary to the residential enjoyment of the main dwelling and associated extended driveway with permeable surface. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Nina Chana |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 548241 |
| nina.chana@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
Planning Application – 1 Stoney Bridge Court , Stoneybridge
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
link to take you to the home page of Public Access
http://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
• Click on the link above
• Type in the application number and click, this will take you to the summary page of Public
Access.
• When at the summary page
• To view the documents you will need to click on the tab, then
the .
• To make a comment click on the tab,
• Fill out your details and make your comment and press submit, this will go straight to the
relevant planning officer and be immediately viewable in the comments tab.
• If you have provided an email you can request a confirmation email.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 22/01618/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 19.12.2022 |
| LOCATION: | 1 Stoney Bridge Court , Stoneybridge Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 9XT |
| PROPOSAL: | Proposed rear single storey extension |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Fiona Flower |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 587 004 Ext 3098 |
| fiona.flower@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
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.”