Dawley Bank Horticultural Society Show and Pet Show Held at Dawley Baptist Church Saturday 5th September 2009 Photograph:

10 year old Annabelle Deakin from The Rock receiving the Niall Hodson Memorial Trophy for Junior Top tray presented by Councillor Adrian Williams. Annabelle was also awarded a special shield to treasure as a memento of the occasion, kindly donated by Mr A Morris.

Councillor Williams commented on the exceptional standard of exhibits and how bountiful the garden produce was.Making nostalgic reference to his own childhood growing up in Dawley Bank and the freedom allowed all children at that time to explore woodland and field without restriction.

Councillor Williams concluded by saying, “Events such as these are the gluing together of communities instilling a sense of belonging and sharing within our society, it is inspiring to be a part of such warmth and community spirit.”

Results:

Read more »

Posted: September 9th, 2009 under 2009, Events.
Comments: none

Due to the lack of majority support from Great Dawley Parish Council the Christmas Lantern event is cancelled this year.

Great Dawley Parish were approached for help with funding and response from Chair of Policy & Finance was a definite no, pointing out that the Parish Council offers opportunity for groups to apply for funding up to £250, Parish Clerk advised; quotes have to be tendered by three interested bodies before a more substantial amount is considered.

If councillors decided to organise the event themselves would such procedure be necessary?
Is it time for elected Parish Councillors to cease handing over public money to commercial enterprise and take on the role of organising community events themselves?

Read more »

Posted: September 7th, 2009 under 2009, Events.
Comments: none