Meeting Minutes

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 2nd October2025

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Jenny Peers (Librarian), Andrea Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Ann Southerton, Ray Walton, Jean Walton, Carolyn Gibson, Sue Townsend, Alison Blakeley, Cllr Adam Branton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Cllr John Taylor and Joe Bennett.

Apologies: Ian Tait and Rebecca Hilton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 2.10 25

Bank Account

1916.99

Balance at 4.09.25

2016.88

Cash on Hand

109.89

Income: Subs

Expenditure:

Overpaid Subs

25.00

5.00

Total

2036.88

£113.25 of the total is Community Fund money Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Volunteers are always needed.

Peter Thwait has asked for “feet” for the metal litter picker tools which need replacing. £15 for three sets. This was agreed.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole reported that the RHS awards ceremony will take place on 5th/6th November at Bolton football stadium. The group are busy pruning shrubs at the Hare and Hounds garden and planting up the railing baskets outside Charlies. More spring bulbs will be put in the East Street wild garden, the pub garden and at Elm Grove.

The gardeners are also putting up a scarecrow at the pub garden for the coming scarecrow festival in the village.

Carole informed the meeting that a stock response had been received from the RHS regarding their complaint about the behaviour and comments of one of the judges. Councillor Irene Davidson has also complained about the lack of respect shown to volunteer gardeners and work carried out by the council. The RHS have agreed to investigate these complaints.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Wardle Road – sheep building: Ashley updated the meeting in regard to the existing building being removed within 6 months rather than the original 12 months. If this is not complied with then enforcement will be employed.

Footpath behind Old Library Nursery: The privet hedges have been trimmed. Weeds have been cleared and it is accessible for wheelchairs.

20 mile limit: The sign at Lawflat is still bent. Adam agreed to look into it.

Village Parking: Parking outside the school on Crossfield Road continues to be a problem at the beginning and end of the school day. Single or double yellow lines could be a possibility but parents would still be able to stop to drop off or pick up children. We will continue to monitor the situation.

Little Sparks Nursery: No update.

The Globe: Joe has spoken to the landlord who has promised that noise and rowdy behaviour will cease from now on.Thanks to Joe for sorting this out.

Wardle Square Road Markings: To be done imminently.

Scarecrow Competition: Andrea told meeting it will be held on weekend of 4th/5th October and the winner will receive £100 prize. There are 41 entries. Maps can be bought for £1 from Craft Cottage, Charlies and Tattersalls.

Wardle Fete: Excellent weather! The fete was well attended. £800 was raised but costs included a toilet (£250) and Roch Valley radio (£250).

Birch Road: No update.

Visit of CEO (Rochdale Council) James Binks: Representatives from Wardle Village community groups etc are invited to the library to meet the CEO on Tuesday 21stOctober at 4pm.

Low Bank: No update as RBH not sure of the building’s address.

Rec grass cutting: The grass cutting team apparently do not do litter picking prior to cutting grass.

Defib: The pads run out in November and Andrea is checking whether we can have a reduced price.

AOB:

First Aid Course (Defib use): Andrea will see if we can organise another course for interested people at the library.

Yellow boxes: Although not in our ward Anne asked whether the yellow box road marking at the junction of Milnrow Road and Albert Royds Street could be repainted as a number of drivers seem unable to see it and therefore ignore it causing problems. The councillors will look into the possibility.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 6th November 2025 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs £5 are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 4th September2025

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Jenny Peers (Librarian), Andrea Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Ann Southerton, Ray Walton, Matt Hargreaves, Carolyn Gibson, Sue Townsend, Alison Blakeley, Cllr Adam Branton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley and Joe Bennett.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Jean Walton and Rebecca Hilton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 4.09.25

Bank Account

1916.99

Balance at 7.08.25

1951.88

Cash on Hand

99.89

Income: Subs

Expenditure:

65.00

Nil

Total

2016.88

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Volunteers are always needed.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole reported that the group had not received any response to their letter of complaint about the standard of RHS judging. The gardeners asked the society to fund an extra water butt to be in the library yard. This was agreed. Enquiries have been made to the library landlordregarding an outside tap but no response received. Plans for village planting include winter bedding for the railing tubs outside Charlies and the planters at the end of Alpine Drive to be cleared as fungus has attacked the existing plants so new compost is needed for Spring. Information about Wardle mills will be included in certain planting areas for the Heritage weekend. The gardeners are working with the History Group to this endeavour.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Footpath 137: Adam unblocked the path (by removing a blue tub to one side) and left a card to inform anyone concerned.

Wardle Road – sheep building: Ray updated the society regarding the planning meeting that insists the existing building must be removed within 12 months maximum. A new building can only be erected once the old one is demolished. The owner will be unable to apply to build a habitable building ever. The building materials used will need to be acceptable to the planning department. The new building has to be for agricultural use only as it will be situated on greenbelt.

Footpath behind Old Library Nursery: Weeds have been cleared and it is accessible for wheelchairs. However there are some overhanging branches. The councillors will look into it.

20 mile limit: No update.

Village Parking: Now that the schoolchildren have returned Crossfield Road could become a problem again. Ashley will ask the HT to remind parents.

Goal Posts on Rec: Moved on 4th September for the Fete.

Potholes: See AOB.

Little Sparks Nursery: No update.

The Globe: Problems seem to have arisen again with residents complaining about noise levels and rowdy behaviourat night. Joe said he would have a word with the landlord to see what could be done.

Wardle Square Road Markings: Still not done and reported twice.

Scarecrow Competition: Andrea told meeting it will be held on weekend of 4th/5th October and the winner will receive £100 prize. More entries needed please.

Wardle Fete: Good weather is promised and everything is ready and organised.

Subs: Now due. £5 annual subscription.

AOB:

Banking charges :Despite Sylvia’s efforts it looks like the society will have to pay increased bank charges.

Birch Road: Cllr Branton has hopefully located investment funds to resurface potholes and footpaths.

Visit of CEO (Rochdale Council) James Binks: Representatives from Wardle Village community groups etc are invited to the library to meet the CEO on Tuesday 21stOctober at 4pm.

Van parking: A broken down van has been left parked at Lawflat next to the speed bumps. Yellow lines recently repainted have not been completed. Ashley will look intosorting out this problem.

Fireworks: Apparently the Police are aware of this late nightproblem. There is a petition to sign online. However the noise is taking place outside our ward area.

Low Bank: Again this is not in our ward but Ashley will seeif something is going to be done about this building owned by RBH.

Rec grass cutting: The grass was cut prior to the Fete taking place. A lot of litter had been left particularly around the goalposts. The litter was mowed along with the grass causing roughly 50 pieces of litter to become 5000 pieces of litter! When the council were informed they sent a team of litter pickers to ensure the site was suitable for use.

Defib: The pads run out in November and Andrea asked the society to fund new ones. This was agreed.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting and AGM will take place on Thursday 2ndOctober 2025 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 3rd April 2025

Present: Carole Davies (Vice Chair), Cllr Adam Branton, Joe Bennett, Jenny Peers, Sylvia Lear, Councillor Ashley Dearnley, Pat and Paul Grindrod, Cllr John Taylor, Matt Hargreaves and Marilyn Tattersall.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Andrea Hilton, Carolyn Gibson and Alison Atherton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 3.04.25

Bank Account

2224.39

Balance at

6.03.25

2297.62

Cash on Hand

83.23

Expenditure:

Nil

Income: Subs

10.00

Total

2307.62

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at the Rec. See library posters for details. Volunteers are always needed. The Great British Spring Clean event went very well. 19 volunteers attended. At the library there are litter pickers and kits for people to use. Jenny will have the Local Authority Risk Assessment available for people to follow.

Pennines in Bloom: The coffee morning was very successfuland raised £468.87. This money will provide fencing and hay racks for the village. The volunteer gardeners have now begungardening at sites in the village. They have also attended meetings with Environmental Management and RHS.

St James Church: Unfortunately the church has been broken into again. The owners were notified and carried out repairs. No further update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4. Sadly one member has passed away. RIP

Springbank: No update.

Birdwatchers: Money raised from the loan of the tree poppers is to be used to purchase bird feed.

Footpath 137: No update but it’s on a list to be sorted.

Council land near football pitch: Knotweed treatment is ongoing.

Village parking: Plastic ramps have been reported to the council. A new set have appeared on Elm Grove. Adam will investigate whether the council has a policy regarding the use of plastic ramps on road kerbsides.

Goalposts: No update.

Access to the Rec: Adam is still awaiting a meeting with the council.

Pot Holes: Pot holes down the length of Birch Road have been reported three times. Ramsden Road from the Conservative Club to Tattersalls also is full of pot holes whichneed immediate attention. Some holes on Birch Road have been marked out ready for repair.

Wardle Exhibition: This took place at the library on 22ndMarch and was a success with many in attendance. The Mayor of Rochdale was delighted with the event. All workshops were well attended prior to the exhibition and thoroughly enjoyed by all taking part. The exhibition can still be seen in the library.

Defibrillator: Now repaired.

Christmas Eve Carols round the tree: Cllrs Ashley Dearnley and Adam Branton will meet with Victoria Hilton to further discuss this matter.

AOB:

Little Sparks Nursery: Alison Atherton asked whether the footpaths department would allow the nursery children to plant a wildflower garden at the side of the building. This site would provide a safe area for the children to work with adult supervision. Ashley and Adam will follow this up.

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Annual Subs (£5) can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 3rd April 2025

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Andrea Hilton, Carolyn Gibson and Alison Atherton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 3.04.25

Bank Account

2224.39

Balance at

6.03.25

2297.62

Cash on Hand

83.23

Expenditure:

Nil

Income: Subs

10.00

Total

2307.62

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

St James Church: Unfortunately the church has been broken into again. The owners were notified and carried out repairs. No further update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4. Sadly one member has passed away. RIP

Springbank: No update.

Birdwatchers: Money raised from the loan of the tree poppers is to be used to purchase bird feed.

Footpath 137: No update but it’s on a list to be sorted.

Council land near football pitch: Knotweed treatment is ongoing.

Goalposts: No update.

Access to the Rec: Adam is still awaiting a meeting with the council.

Defibrillator: Now repaired.

Christmas Eve Carols round the tree: Cllrs Ashley Dearnley and Adam Branton will meet with Victoria Hilton to further discuss this matter.

AOB:

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 6th February2025

Present: Carole Davies (Vice Chair), Andrea Hilton, Cllr Adam Branton, Ann Southerton, Joe Bennett, Marilyn Tattersall, Ray Walton, Jean Walton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Matt Hargreaves, Jenny Peers, Liz Wallis, Alison Blakeley and Alison Atherton.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Sylvia Lear, Carolyn Gibson, Pat and Paul Grindrod, Cllr Ashley Dearnley and Cllr John Taylor.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 6.02.25

Bank Account

2219.39

Balance at

5.12.24

2287.62

Cash on Hand

73.23

Expenditure:

Nil

Income: Subs

5.00

Total

2292.62

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at the Rec. See library posters for details. Volunteers are always needed. One new volunteerjoined last month. Joe said that Wardle Academy pupils are leaving less litter on the lane over to the King Bill pub.

There is a broken litter bin on Birch Road.

Pennines in Bloom: The team met last month to plan for summer displays and improvements to various sites. The RHS theme for this year is People and Plants, its interaction and results. The milk churns on Holly Street need replanting and drilling out for drainage holes. Old chimney pots are to be placed in the Hare and Hound’s garden.

The Pennine in Bloom coffee morning to raise funds for plants etc will be held in the library on 15th March. Thanks to our librarian Jenny for her help in arranging this event.

St James Church: No progress except the tree growing on the spire is much bigger!

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Joe’s onsite meeting with council officials went well and the next consultation might be held in April. It was agreed to send a letter of support for his application from the society.

Birdwatchers: Carole is hopeful that more scrapes will be carried out soon. The site is attracting more birdwatchers.

Footpath 137: No update.

Council land near football pitch: Knotweed is still there.

Village parking: More plastic ramps can be seen in the village instead of the proper dropped kerb.

Goalposts: No update.

Christmas Eve: This topic will be discussed in full at the next meeting on 6th March. All interested parties will be invited to attend. Wardle Society will apply for funding for the event.

Access to the Rec: Wardle fete is to be held 6th September. Adam will investigate the problem of vehicle access to the site.

AOB:

Road markings: The road markings in Wardle Square have faded and are virtually non-existent resulting in some drivers using it as a roundabout. Adam will contact highways to reinstate markings.

Derelict garages: The garages opposite the old post office are in disrepair and an eyesore. Ownership is unknown.

Pot Holes: Pot holes down the length of Birch Road need immediate attention.

Wood burners: These are causing a problem for some people experiencing eyes watering etc.

Bowling Green: Funding for the Bowling green is to continue this year.

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 6th March 2025– 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Annual Subs (£5) can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 6th February2025

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Sylvia Lear, Carolyn Gibson, Pat and Paul Grindrod, Cllr Ashley Dearnley and Cllr John Taylor.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 6.02.25

Bank Account

2219.39

Balance at

5.12.24

2287.62

Cash on Hand

73.23

Expenditure:

Nil

Income: Subs

5.00

Total

2292.62

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

There is a broken litter bin on Birch Road.

The Pennine in Bloom coffee morning to raise funds for plants etc will be held in the library on 15th March. Thanks to our librarian Jenny for her help in arranging this event.

St James Church: No progress except the tree growing on the spire is much bigger!

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Birdwatchers: Carole is hopeful that more scrapes will be carried out soon. The site is attracting more birdwatchers.

Footpath 137: No update.

Council land near football pitch: Knotweed is still there.

Village parking: More plastic ramps can be seen in the village instead of the proper dropped kerb.

Goalposts: No update.

Christmas Eve: This topic will be discussed in full at the next meeting on 6th March. All interested parties will be invited to attend. Wardle Society will apply for funding for the event.

Access to the Rec: Wardle fete is to be held 6th September. Adam will investigate the problem of vehicle access to the site.

AOB:

Road markings: The road markings in Wardle Square have faded and are virtually non-existent resulting in some drivers using it as a roundabout. Adam will contact highways to reinstate markings.

Derelict garages: The garages opposite the old post office are in disrepair and an eyesore. Ownership is unknown.

Pot Holes: Pot holes down the length of Birch Road need immediate attention.

Wood burners: These are causing a problem for some people experiencing eyes watering etc.

Bowling Green: Funding for the Bowling green is to continue this year.

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 5th December2024

Present: Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Carole Davies (Vice Chair), Andrea Hilton, Cllr Adam Branton, Pat Grindrod (Chair), Paul Grindrod, Ann Southerton, Joe Bennett, Marilyn Tattersall, Ray Walton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Matt Hargreaves, Cllr John Taylor, Jenny Peers, David Himelfield and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Jean Walton, Alison Blakeley.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 5.12.24

Bank Account

2219.39

Balance at

7.11.24

2504.31

Cash on Hand

68.23

Expenditure:

Refund of subs

Toddler group

11.00

221.69

232.69

Income: Subs

16.00

Total

2287.62

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at the Rec. See library posters for details. Volunteers are always needed.

Pennines in Bloom: Spring flowering bulbs have been planted in the East Street garden and there are more to go in gaps in other village areas. The gardeners are busy making their plans for Spring.

St James Church: There is a tree growing out of the church spire. Is there anything we can do to encourage progress? A petition from residents? Apparently the more complaintssubmitted to the council the stronger our argument for real progress to be made.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Joe informed the meeting that he has submitted everything that has been asked for. However the planning department are now using building legislation which does not come into effect until February 2025 and does not apply in this context, to delay proceedings. Further feedback is anticipated.

Birdwatchers: The bird watchers are hoping that the offer of a mechanical digger can be taken if they can get it through the gate into the bird area. A floating platform has been added to the water in order to assist the Grebes in their nest building. 5 Snipe have been recorded. New bird boxes have been put in and there has been no recent vandalism.

Footpath 137: No update on the notice served to the farmer.

20 mile limit: All work now completed. The new ramps have been adapted and social media has become quiet!

Birch Road Notice Board: The new board is in place but still hasn’t been paid for. Ashley will check on this. We will ask for the railings to be painted later in the new year.

Council land near football pitch: Nothing seems to have happened. Knotweed is still there untreated.

Village parking: The temporary kerb ramp at the corner of Ramsden Road/Crossfield Road seems to have disappeared. But we will need to monitor it and any other possible road safety infringements in the village.

Grit Bin: The grit bin requested by Fleming Close residents is now in situ at the end of Beadle Avenue. Extra grit bins have been provided in Wardle.

Goalposts: It will take some time for a second set of goalposts for the Rec. Apparently the land at the end of Wasp Mill no longer has an owner. It is overgrown but could have some use as a village amenity. Ideas are needed.

Christmas Eve: This year’s event will go ahead but the council are having to pay £2,232 to cover road closure, public insurance and for 2 trained marshalls. This is unsustainable. A meeting will be held in the new year to discuss how to proceed in the future.

The village Christmas tree looks good this year.

Access to the Rec: It is possible that something could be done to ease access for Wardle fete vehicles next year before the event.

AOB: None

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 6thFebruary2024 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs (£5) are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 7th November2024

Present: Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Carole Davies (Vice Chair), Andrea Hilton, Cllr Adam Branton, Pat Grindrod (Chair), Paul Grindrod, Ann Southerton, Joe Bennett, Marilyn Tattersall, Jean Walton, Ray Walton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Alison Blakeley, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Matt Hargreaves and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Jenny Peers.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 7.11.24

Bank Account

2425.08

Balance at

3.10.24

2499.31

Cash on Hand

79.23

Expenditure:

Nil

Income: Subs

5.00

Total

2504.31

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at the Rec. See library posters for details. Volunteers are always needed.

Pennines in Bloom: Pennines in Bloom won 6 Gold Medals from the RHS. Wardle Village was awarded a Gold Medal.Three village gardens received particular mention- the war memorial garden, the Hare and Hounds garden and the mindfulness garden on Birch Road. Congratulations and sincere thanks to all the volunteer gardeners who give up their time to make our village spectacular. Thanks are due to Carole Davies in particular for her leadership.

Plans for the future include a rethink for the East Street garden and a chimney pot from Field House planted up for inclusion in the Hare and Hounds garden.

St James Church: Church has been boarded up again. No other progress.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Drawings have been resubmitted but no feedback as yet.

Birdwatchers: The wind surfers group are busy removing willow roots using the tree poppers. The birdwatchers have been busy clearing the nature reserve for wading birds and have put in more bird tables.

Footpath 137: Notice has been served on the farmer as obstructions on the footpath have not been removed. After 28 days if no progress then the council will remove them and charge the farmer.

Wardle Road – sheep building: This has been deferred with a view to the shelter being moved to the back of the house or to the middle of the field. There were 260 objections to the proposal.

Footpath behind Old Library Nursery: The path has been resurfaced. A sign is needed to make people aware of the pathand wheelchair access to the memorial. Ray and Jean will try out the path at the Remembrance Service and will report back to the meeting regarding its suitability.

20 mile limit: All work on the village 20 mile limit is still ongoing. Ashley will check on progress.

Birch Road Notice Board: The new board is in place. Andrea suggested that the railings could do to be repainted.

Council land near football pitch: Nothing seems to have happened. Knotweed is still there untreated.

Village parking: The temporary kerb ramp at the corner of Ramsden Road/Crossfield Road needs further scrutiny. Ashley and Adam will look into this.

Grit Bin: The grit bin requested by Fleming Close residents is now being dealt with by the highways department.

Goalposts: It will take some time for a second set of goalposts for the Rec. There is no update on the use of land at the end of Wasp Mill as a children’s football area.

Wardle Toddler Group: Thanks to the Society for money for new toys and art materials.

AOB:

Christmas Eve: Ian Tait and his team will not be continuingwith their services for carols round the tree in the square on Christmas Eve this year. The Society would like to thank Ian and team for their valuable service in past years.

Ashley will contact the Townships Officer regarding road closures. Sylvia will check on insurance details and Wardle Society will pay for the insurance. The Springhill Hospice collection will go ahead as usual.

Quad bikes: These bikes are accessing the football field on Wardle Road and causing a nuisance.

Access to the Rec: Due to the wet weather at Wardle Fete this year many cars got stuck on the rec and had to be towed off the field. The lower entrance on Alpine Drive would be better for vehicles but a concrete bollard prevents access. Could this bollard be replaced with a lockable bollard to allow access at appropriate events? The councillors will look into this.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 5th December2024 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 1st August 2024

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Andrea Hilton, Ann Southerton, Cllr John Taylor, Ray and Jean Walton, and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Alison Blakeley, Barbara Fitzsimons, Cllr Ashley Dearnley and Jenny Peers.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 1.8.24

Bank Account

2731.60

Balance at 11.7.24

2760.83

Cash on Hand

29.23

Expenditure:

Nil

Income: Nil

Total

2760.83

2760.83

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at the Rec. See library posters for details. Volunteers are always needed.

Pennines in Bloom: We are awaiting results from the recent judging.

St James Church: Nothing to report except for a recent break in.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Nothing further to report.

Birdwatchers: New bird boxes are being made. No walks have been planned as yet.

Footpath 137: Still ongoing.

Wardle Road – sheep building: This was not included in the planning committee for 25th July as reported. A new date will be issued at some point.

Footpath behind Old Library Nursery: Must ensure work completed before November.

20 mile limit: Consultation not yet completed. Cllr John Taylor will arrange another speed check on Wardle Road. One ought to be carried out on Birch Road too.

Birch Road Notice Board: A board has been ordered.

Wardle Fete: Andrea requested the loan of litter pickers for the end of the fete. Any volunteers would be most welcome.

Path from Birch Road to Elm Grove: Responsibility of RBH. The path is still overgrown. Cllr Adam Branton is looking into this.

Council land near football pitch: Knotweed noticed on this site. John has informed Environmental services and they will investigate.

AOB:

Scarecrow festival: Limited numbers have entered! We must try to encourage and persuade people to enter this village event.

Low Bank care home: Has this facility been closed? What will happen to the building?

Village parking: The residents of the last cottage before Crossfield Road have recently added a car parking area to the front of their property. The old flags have been removed. Has planning permission for this work been granted.

Pavement access for wheelchair users: This is becoming a huge problem in the village. Many cars park partly on the pavement restricting wheelchair, buggy/pram and pedestrian access. Also large trees create access problems on Wardle Road. What can be done to alleviate this situation?

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 5th September2024 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

NEW MEMBERS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday6th June 2024

Present: Pat Grindrod, Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, CarolynGibson, Andrea Hilton, Marilyn Tattersall, Jenny Peers(Librarian), Barbara Fitzsimons, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Sylvia Lear, Rina Paulucci, Joe Bennett, Anne Southerton, and Cllr Adam Branton.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Jane Rickards, Cllr John Taylor, Alison Blakeley, Jean and Ray Walton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 6.6.24

Bank Account

3836.93

Balance at 9.5.24

2458.36

Cash on Hand

31.23

Income: P in B

1411.80

Expenditure: P&S

2.00

Total

3868.16

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution. If using bank transfer to pay subs please keep a note of payment.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Volunteers are needed.

Pennines in Bloom: RHS judging takes place in 3 weeks.Lots of planting has occurred despite poor weather. Fencing has been put in the Hare and Hounds garden and milk churns on East Street. All railing planters have been replanted as well as the large planters in front of the shops (with some help from the council gardeners). The shop planters are commemorating the DDay landings with red , white and blue flowering plants. Up at Watergrove the wildflower turf looks amazing. Some wild flower seed has also been planted at Wardle Fold village green.

On judging day the judges will meet with Tia (Watergrove officer), Steve (bird sanctuary) and Peter (drystone walling tutor) for their imput. Jenny (our librarian) will meet the judges in order to discuss community events and life of the village. A Highland cow will be our entry to the scarecrow festival celebrating friendship. Workshops for children will be taking place at the library.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Joe informed the meeting that planning documents are ready to be sent to the council and he is looking forward to a decision soon.

Birdwatchers: No vandalism. The next bird walk is weather dependent! The scouts have been up to help out with activities. Cuckoos, Red Kites and Common Scooters have been recorded.

Footpath 137: No update.

Wardle Road-sheep building: Probably going to the planning committee 25th June.

Footpath behind old library nursery: The footpath has been passed by planning and will be completed by November this year at the latest. It will cost approximately £12000.

Ashley will speak to the Nursery owner to inform her that the path will be replaced and should be kept clear for users.

20 mile limit: The issue of whether the 20 mile limit will extend down Wardle Road eventually has not been resolved as the consultation for the village has not been completed.However the notion of an extension for Wardle Road is probably for the future.

Birch Road Notice Board: Jenny and Andrea brought examples of suitable notice boards. Ashley will take this to Tracy Knight to see about funding.

Wardle Fete: Will take place Sunday 15th September. Funding from the wind turbines has been allocated for the fete. More details next month.

Britain in Bloom: The theme is sustainability/community/friendship. More details next month.

Grantscape: The next meeting is 10th April 2025.

AOB:

Wardle Road Community centre: Rumour on Facebook regarding turning the old centre into a mosque. There is no truth in this.

Path from Birch Road to Elm Grove: This path is overgrown with branches and weeds. Ashley will report to the council. Some footpaths in the village have been tended to.

Display boards in the library: New boards will go up soon for each group to display and advertise their activities. Thanks to Jenny our librarian who is doing a fabulous job and making lots of improvements.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 11th July – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs (£5) can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 0154 and account number 9224 7080. Subs are due in August.

Web site: wardle-society.yolasite.com

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 9th May 2024

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Anne Southerton, Rina Paulucci, Cllr Adam Branton and Jane Rickards.

Minutes of the last meeting: Correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 9.5.24

Bank Account

2425.13

Balance at 4.4.24

2462.46

Cash on Hand

33.23

Income:

Nil

2462.46

Expenditure: P&S

4.10

Total

2458.36

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Volunteers are needed.

Pennines in Bloom: The wildflower turf has been planted up at Watergrove and looks beautiful. It requires a lot of watering! The gardeners have taken on the church planters and the small garden area (David’s Garden) on Chapel Street. The Duke of Edinburgh student is working with pupils at St James, Smithy Bridge and Littleborough schools in an RHS gardening competition. Plants have been given to the Mindfulness garden on Birch Road and fencing is ready to go in to the pub garden. The large planters outside the library will be refurbished. More sustainable planting (perennials) will be used as far as possible and permission has been given from the council to store and reuse bulbs from council boxes which would normally be shredded.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Slow progress.

Birdwatchers: No vandalism although children have been rubbing out the board recording bird sightings. Much excitement due to a visit by a Hooper Swan and Avocet. A bird walk is planned for the end of May.

Footpath 137: The blocked path is being investigated and will be sorted out.

Drain Blockage: There is no improvement to the drain on Crossfield Road. Possibly blocked so Ashley will report it.

Pond Dipping: The area is not council owned so can’t be cleared by the council.

Elm Grove bungalows: Ian’s group will probably remove leaves at the appropriate time.

Wardle Road-sheep building: No progress.

Quad Bikes: Signs have been moved to obvious places on the rec.

Footpath behind old library nursery: The council will put in a proper footpath. The committee meeting will take place at Number 1 Riverside at 6pm 4th June. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting to support funding for the path.

Ashley will speak to the Nursery owner to inform her that the path will be replaced and should be kept clear for users.

20 mile limit: The issue of whether the 20 mile limit will extend down Wardle Road eventually has not been resolved and will go to a council committee.

Birch Road Notice Board: Money should be available from the township fund for a new noticeboard to be erected. Jenny (librarian) will investigate suitable boards.

Wardle Fete: Will take place Sunday 15th September. It will be the 10th anniversary.

Bird boxes/signs: New birdboxes will be sought next year.

Wardle Fold Allotments: Rental anomalies are still being investigated by the council.

Spring Bulbs :Permission has been sought and granted to take the bulbs and recycle them.

AOB:

Blokes Club: A display to advertise the club and the bowling club will be placed in the library window at some point in the year.

Britain in Bloom: The theme is sustainability/community/friendship. Carole has come up with an inspired idea for a Highland cow made out of friendship bracelets etc to display in the library window for the scarecrow festival. The Scarecrow Festival takes place from 24th August. The library with Craft Cottage will run children’s workshops to make some friendship bracelets.

Wardle Road: Brickwork is loose and council enforcement are on to it.

Overgrown hedges: A hedge on Ramsden Road is overgrown and taking up pedestrian space. Ashley agreed to look into this and informed the meeting that if householders did not comply then the council will cut the hedge and send them the bill.

Grantscape: The wind farm funding committee meet annually to award funding to community groups. Ashley asked for a volunteer to take part. Pat Grindrod and Ray Walton both put their names forward.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 6th June 2024 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs (£5) can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080. Subs are due in August.

Web site: wardle-society.yolasite.com

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 4th April 2024

Present: Carole Davies, Carolyn Gibson, Andrea Hilton, Marilyn Tattersall, Joe Bennett, Anne Southerton, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Jenny Peers (Librarian), Barbara Fitzsimons (Vice Chair), Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Sylvia Lear, Adam Branton, Alison Blakeley, Jean Walton and Ray Walton.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Pat Grindrod, Paul Grindrod and Jane Rickards.

Minutes of the last meeting: Please note that Sylvia Lear was present at March meeting.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 4.4.24

Bank Account

2425.13

Balance at 7.3.24

2457.46

Cash on Hand

37.33

Income: Subs

5.00

2462.46

Expenditure: Nil

Total

2462.46

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Volunteers are needed.

Pennines in Bloom: A grant of £4015 has been received from Pennine Township, of which £1523 will be allocated to the village. The wildflower turf for the raised bed at Watergrovehas been ordered and the trellis fencing and tree bark for the Hare and Hounds garden are ready to go in. The water butt at the library has been replaced.

The group will meet RHS NW at Myerscough College on 11thApril to learn about requirements for this year’s judging.

A Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme student is now working with the gardeners in Littleborough and Pennine areas as part of her community work.

St James Church: The planning application has been withdrawn by the owners. A new application is expected. However the council’s CPO work is going on in the background just in case it is needed.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: It is looking positive for a compromise to be reached later in the year.

Birdwatchers: No vandalism has occurred recently. The new gate is deterring anglers from entering the area cordoned off for ground nesting birds.

Footpath 137: A time and date will be set up for members to meet up with Julie Simpson to investigate this footpath.

Drain Blockage: No update although some work has been carried out on the road.

Defibrillator: The defib has now returned and is good to go. The loaned one will be returned.

Pond Dipping: The area has not been cleared yet. Ashley willmeet with an officer and Carolyn will ask if the school intend to use the pond.

Village Signage: This will happen once the public consultation regarding the road speed has finished.

Elm Grove bungalows: RBH will not be taking any action over the trees and dropped leaves.

Wardle Road-sheep building: No progress until after the local election.

Quad Bikes: The sign will be moved to the Alpine Drive entrances as requested.

Footpath behind old library nursery: The council are looking at appropriate surfaces which could be used to accommodate wheelchair users. Funding is available and the path will be completed by November this year at the latest.

20 mile limit: The speed of vehicles has been recorded on Wardle Road in the last few weeks. It is expected that at some point in the future the 20 mph speed limit will extend downWardle Road.

Watergrove: the approach road (cobbles) has been inspected by the council and they agree that it is very uneven. However it is not critical and as the council do not own the road there is little they can do. We shall keep an eye on it.

Birch Road Notice Board: Money should be available from the township fund for a new noticeboard to be erected.

Jenny (our librarian) would like a new board put up outside the library to advertise events etc going on in the library. Notices are put on the windows but these can’t be seen once the shutters are down. It was agreed to look into new boards. We are hoping to engage a local craftsperson if possible.

Bus Stop: the signpost has been replaced by a new post.

Wardle Fete: Will take place Sunday 15th September. It will be the 10th anniversary.

Bird boxes/signs: Rina has a friend who makes bird boxes and signs from wood for charity (Blood Bikes) and suggested that the gardeners may want to look into having personalisedboxes and signs. Carole will get in touch with him.

AOB:

East Street: large potholes reported. Ashley will look into this problem.

Wardle Fold Allotments: There appear to be rental anomalies which gardeners would like sorting out. Ashley will get on to it.

Spring Bulbs: It appears that the council shred bulbs once they are out of season. They become compost. The council does not have the storage room to keep them for replanting the following spring so more bulbs have to be purchased. Carole is going to recycle as many Primulas as she can clear from council planters and will overwinter them. Rina said she would enquire about this practice.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 9th May 2024 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs (£5) can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080. Subs are due in August.

Web site: wardle-society.yolasite.com

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 1st February 2024

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair person), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Carolyn Gibson, Andrea Hilton, Marilyn Tattersall, Joe Bennett, Anne Southerton, Adam Branton, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Jenny Pearson (Librarian), Steve Hirst, Carol Hirst, Alison Blakeley, Jean Walton, Ray Walton, Tracy Reeve and Simon Myers.

Apologies: Sylvia Lear, Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Cllr John Taylor, Barbara Fitzsimons.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct. However one item in AOB was missed out and will appear in these minutes under AOB.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 1.2.24

Bank Account

2415.13

Balance at 7.12.23

2472.45

Cash on Hand

42.33

Expenditure:

Toddler Group

29.99

2442.46

Income: subs

15.00

Total

2457.46

Funds

Bank Account includes: Community Fund 710.68

Wardle in Bloom 35.05

Wardle Society 1669.40

Cash in Hand 42.33 2457.46 Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec.

Pennines in Bloom: The village was one point off winning a gold award last year! Plans are already in place for this year. The large planters in front of the shops will be replanted to be more colourful and the pots themselves will be decorated. Up at Watergrove the large bed near the boathouse will be replanted with turf which has been preseeded with wild flowers.

Coffee Morning to be held in the Library Saturday 9th March to celebrate RHS 60 years Britain in Bloom 10.30-12.00amand to raise funds and publicity for the volunteer group. Ray will be available for gardening advice and tips. There will also be a seed exchange facility provided. Funds raised will go towards the cost of the preseeded turf and the society will make up any shortfall.

The librarian will put notice of the coffee morning on the library borough wide social page.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4. Jenny will also advertise the club on the social page.

Springbank: Joe has engaged another person to help with moving planning permission on and hopes to complete this year.

PO Sign: No update.

Birdwatchers: Tree poppers have been used to pull up various roots etc from ponds used by waders and other birds. The birdwatchers did have problems in accessing the bird food due to the filming of the Ridley TV series!

Footpath 137: No update but the signpost has disappearedand there is a blockage at one end of the path.

Drain Blockage: No update and still flooding after heavy rain.

Defibrillator: The defib has not yet returned from being repaired in USA. This needs sorting out asap. Rina agreed to look into this matter.

Pond Dipping: No update.

Village Signage: No update.

AOB:

Elm Grove bungalows: Leaves from two huge Sycamore trees are not being removed and are causing a hazard for the elderly and often infirm residents. The volunteer gardeners who keep the planters there in excellent condition have had to resort to clearing the leaves themselves to help residents. This is not part of their remit and should be carried out by RBH or possibly Clean and Green. The councillors will look into this. (this should have been included in the last minutes)

Wardle Road-sheep building: The application for retrospective planning permission will go to the planning committee soon. Any residents who are able should attend the meeting if possible. The date and time will be circulated to those residents in attendance at Wardle Society meeting via email.

Quad Bikes: These are an increasing hazard on the rec. The society are asking for signage and bollards/fence with gate to be erected at the lower Alpine Drive entrance.

Footpath behind old library nursery: the footpath used to allow wheelchair access to the memorial garden but is now full of rubble etc from building work carried out at the nursery making it impossible to get a wheelchair down there. Rina agreed to follow this up.

20 mile limit: Wardle Road residents would like the limit to extend down Wardle Road. Rina will inform Cllr Taylor of this request.

Compost bags: clarification is needed in how residents acquire replacement bags. Are we still able to get them from refuse workers when they come round collecting refuse? Bags can be obtained from libraries.

Old Tannery Knowl Syke: Casey’s have cleared the undergrowth on the site of the tannery. The society would like to learn if there are any further plans for this site.

Watergrove: the approach road (cobbles) near Trap Gate is sinking again probably due to heavy vehicles. Will anything be done to rectify this?

Privet hedges: privets at Queens Avenue are a hazard to residents and motorists as they block footpaths and obstruct the view of traffic on Wardle Road. Frequent cutting is required. Rina agreed to follow this up for residents.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 7th March 2024– 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 7th December2023

Present:, Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Jane Rickards, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Pat Grindrod (Chair person), Paul Grindrod,Barbara Fitzsimons, Carole Davies and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Marilyn Tattersall, Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, CllrRina Paulucci, Andrea Hilton and Anne Southerton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 7.12.23

Bank Account

2400.13

Balance at 2.11.23

2788.15

Cash on Hand

72.32

Expenditure:

Defib battery

Refreshments training

Toddler Group

Bird Hide Tree Poppers

105.54

19.05

191.11

1177.15

Income: RBC for bird hide

1117.15

Total

2472.45

Funds Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Toddler Group at Wardle Village Church request for a clothes rail for dressing up outfits approved.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec.

Pennines in Bloom: There has been no feedback from the RHS regarding the summer judging. Silver Gilt was awarded to the village and Gold for Watergrove countryside park. Help provided by the RBC Green team was excellent this year.Gardeners and volunteers will meet in January to plan. There will be no new areas as existing planting will be further improved although Janet Bracegirdle’s memorial garden is to be entered. Pressure is being applied by the Environmental Services manager for the judging route to be made available to the council. Also for larger cars to be provided for the judges to travel round the village.

Carole would like to thank all the volunteers for their valuable work and the society would like to thank Carole for her work and enthusiasm.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: No update.

PO Sign: No update.

Birdwatchers: Tree poppers have been purchased. See Treasurer’s report.

Footpath 137: No update.

Drain Blockage: No update.

Defibrillator: Training was carried out by the NHS and all who took part found it extremely informative and invaluable. The library defibrillator has had to be returned to USA to be repaired. It should be available in the New Year. Maybe we should look into exchanging it for a British made one?

Pond Dipping: The Headteacher has not got back to Ashleyregarding the pond dipping area on Crossfield Road.

A.O.B:

Village Signage: A resident from Wasp Mill has enquired whether the village could have a Welcome to Wardle Village sign. We did have one but it was taken down and is now in Wardle Academy apparently. Cllr Dearnley said he would ask the relevant department.

Next Meeting:

Please note there will be no meeting in January 2024.

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 1st January2024 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 3rd November2023

Present:, Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Marilyn Tattersall, Jane Rickards Cllr Rina Paulucci, Anne Southerton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Andrea Hilton and Joe Bennett.

Apologies: Pat Grindrod, Paul Grindrod, Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Carolyn Gibson, Barbara Fitzsimons, Carole Davies and Cllr John Taylor.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 2.11.23

Bank Account

2715.83

Balance at 5.10.23

3071.14

Cash on Hand

72.32

Expenditure:

Wreath

Wardle in Bloom

20.00

272.99

Income:subs

10.00

Total

2788.15

Funds

Wardle in Bloom 35.05 Community Fund 1056.37 Wardle Society 1696.73 Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Toddler Group at Wardle Village Church request for new playthings approved.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec.

Pennines in Bloom: Certificates are on display in the library.

St James Church: Ashley reported that the steeple will remain and the church is secure.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Joe reported that a site visit will be made by Council officer Rachel Carney along with a highways officer and an officer from the ecology department. They will meet with the person dealing with Joe’s application. However Ashley pointed out that the application was classed as invalidand Joe’s agent needed reminding of this fact.

Birch Road Nursery: Car park is now finished.

PO Sign: We are still waiting to hear from the Repair Shop.

Birdwatchers: Sylvia has applied for a grant from RBC on behalf of the birdwatchers for tree poppers and other equipment.

The Rec: An extra bin has been added to the Rec at the request of local teenagers.

Footpath 137: Marilyn Tattersall reports that the path is blocked at the bottom.

Drain Blockage: Crossfield Road, outside the small gate of St James’ school is still flooding.

Defibrillator: Training is to take place Tuesday 14thNovember at the library 6pm. The society has purchased paediatric pads for the library defibrillator which is presently at the manufacturers being repaired.

A.O.B:

Pond Dipping: Ashley wondered whether it would be worth restoring the area off Crossfield Road. He will see the Headteacher of St James School to enquire if it would be used.

Scarecrow Festival: £500 was raised for Jolly Josh charity.

Lantern Workshop: There will be a lantern workshop at Wardle Village Church on 16th December from 10am to 2pm. This will be for the community to drop in – all ages welcome. The lanterns will be for use on Christmas Eve for the Carols round the Tree event , Wardle Square.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 7th December2023 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 5th October 2023

Present:, Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Barbara Fitzsimons, Carolyn Gibson, Jane Rickards Cllr Rina Paulucci, Anne Southerton and Adam Branton.

Apologies: Pat Grindrod, Paul Grindrod, Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton ,Andrea Hilton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley.

Minutes of the last meeting: Accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 5.10.23

Bank Account £2978.82

Balance at 7.9.23 £3043.39

Cash on Hand £92.32

Expenditure: Receipt book £2.25

Income:subs £30.00

Total £3071.14 Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec.

Pennines in Bloom: In Your Neighbourhood awards will be available 17th October and for villages, towns etc 19th October.

Carole has ordered bulbs for spring flowering and winter pansies for village planting. English Bluebells and more wildflower seeds will be planted in the East Street wild garden.

St James Church: Planning permission has been submitted for 5 apartments to be built. Rina will find out what is to happen to the steeple which should be maintained.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: No update. Rina will check on progress and inform society.

Birch Road Nursery: Car park is being installed now as directed by council.

PO Sign: No update.

Birdwatchers: Steve Atkins has used the specialist equipment in order to rip out wild Willow trees which were blocking the ponds. The society has agreed to apply for a grant for the bird watchers to have their own equipment in future.

The recently refurbished bird hide has been vandalised but new carpet tiles left over from the refurbishment will be put back on the seats.

109 different bird species, including Osprey, have been sighted so far this year.

The Rec: New swing and roundabout now in situ.

Footpath 137: Marilyn Tattersall has not received any contact from the footpath officer. Rina informed the meeting that the officer had seen the path and reported no blockage. Carolyn and Carole agreed to check the path before the next meeting.See photo.

Quad bikes: No update.

Drain Blockage: No update.

Defibrillator: Training is to take place Tuesday 17th Octoberat the library 6pm.

A.O.B:

Defibrillator: Ian Tait has offered to send our library defibrillator back in order that all replacement parts can be fitted for it to be in full working use once again. He also kindly offered to fund the purchase of children’s pads. However the society decided to fund the extra pads and to pay for replacement pads for the Church defibrillator when needed. Money will be available for this in the community fund.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 2nd November2023 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 3rd August 2023

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Andrea Hilton, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Barbara Fitzsimons, Peter Thwaite, Jane Rickards and Joe Bennett.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Anne Southerton, Carolyn Gibson and Cllr John Taylor.

AGM – Pat read her report for the year, Members were elected as previous year and Treasurer’s report was submitted

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 3.8.23

Bank Account

2997.32

Balance at 6.7.23

3608.13

Cash on Hand

34.57

Expenditure Defib batt

Wardle in Bloom

353.99

222.25

576.24

Income:

NIL

Total

3031.89

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Council workers are now litter picking on a different day to Wardle Volunteers.Carole asked that the litter pickers could carry out a session in the village on Monday 21st August just prior to the RHS judging day.

Pennines in Bloom: The planting around the village is complete and looking good. Help is needed from the Council to do the Village Green. Was agreed that Carole was doing a splendid job.

St James Church: Some work does seem to have been done inside and a few skips of rubbish have been removed. It is rumoured that the building is to become a restaurant. Ashley will send minutes to Officer of Council to follow up.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Joe informed the meeting that he has submitted all paperwork no further news at present.

Birch Road Nursery: The owner is still not complying and the date for doing so has passed.

PO Sign: At the meeting on 25th July only one person turned up and could not help.

Birdwatchers: Steve is trying to get willow tree roots taken out.

Rec: No update on the play equipment as yet. Rina chasing department to sort out bins on the Rec. Ashley will follow up with moving of goal posts.

Wardle Fete: To be held on 2nd September 2023. The Scarecrow festival will be taking place from 30th September to 8th October.

Footpath 137: Rights of way officer has been to view but cannot see restriction. Rina has asked officer to contact Marilyn to point out obstruction.

A.O.B.

Quad bikes: There have been complaints on Facebook about the use of Quad bikes on the Rec. Need to try and take photographs.

Drain Blockage: There is a blocked drain near the school and Marilyn has asked if this could be looked at.

Knowl Syke Street: Cases building now looking dangerous.

Defibrillator: Query was raised whether it would be possible for training to be given again by an instructor.

Craft Cottage: Running craft workshops inn Library throughout August on Saturday afternoons. All welcome.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 7th September2023 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. Subs are now due and can be paid by direct deposit to Wardle Civic Society, Branch code 09 01 54 and account number 9224 7080

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

NEW MEMBERS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 6th July 2023

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Andrea Hilton, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Barbara Fitzsimons, Carolyn Gibson, Peter Thwaite, Jane Rickards and Joe Bennett.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Anne Southerton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley and Cllr John Taylor.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 1.6.23

Bank Account

3573.56

Balance at 1.6.23

4533.82

Cash on Hand

34.57

Expenditure: Blokes

Wardle in Bloom

44.48

881.21

925.69

Income:

NIL

Total

3608.13

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Council workers are also litter picking on the same days as Wardle Volunteersso this needs to be coordinated better. Rina said she would raise this issue. Joe reported that Birch Lane is virtually litter fee since complaining to the Academy. Carole asked that the litter pickers could carry out a session in the village on Monday 21st August just prior to the RHS judging day.

Pennines in Bloom: The planting around the village is complete and looking good. There was an attempt to steal the wooden stag sculpture up at Watergrove by persons unknown. The footpaths appear to have been strimmed.

St James Church: Some work does seem to have been done inside but not consistently.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Joe informed the meeting that he has submitted all paperwork.

Birch Road Nursery: The owner has until 15th July to comply to ruling. Apparently he has laid artificial turf over a paved area which when pulled back could be used as a carpark.

PO Sign: There will be two meetings in the library to see if anyone in the village could help. Tuesday 25th July 6.30 to 8.00 and Sunday 30th July 11 to 1.00. Brews and biscuits will be provided by Blokes or Knitters supplies.

Birdwatchers: There was a good turnout for the Bird Walk.

Wardle Village Church: Carolyn informed the meeting that the Church was struggling financially and asked that Wardle Society keep this in mind for the future if we need to argue for a place of worship to remain in the village.

Defibrillator: Andrea confirmed that new pads are now in but a new battery is now needed. Andrea will order one for the Society.

Rec: No update on the play equipment but Rina agreed to chase it up.

Wardle Fete: To be held on 2nd September 2023. The Scarecrow festival will be taking place later in the year but no set date as yet.

Old Wardle Community Centre: No update.

House opposite old Post Office: Building work does seem to be taking place.

A.O.B:

St James Y6 disco: A request was submitted for £100 towards the rent of the Conservative Club room and a DJ in order to hold a disco for Y6 leavers. This was turned down as the submission was from an individual and not a representative of the school or PTA.

Land for auction on Wardle Road: The council have bought the land to allow continued access to the Football Club. The Council are hoping to leave the land as it is as part of the Green Spaces scheme.

Footpath 137: this footpath from Crossfield Road to Hunger Hill has been fenced off. Rina will make enquiries.

Bins on Rec: a group of local teenagers have requested that a bin should be placed at the Ramsden Road/Alpine Drive end of the rec. We have requested that one of the bins in the playground be moved to that spot.

Quad bikes: and electric scooters are being used on the recby young children. This could be dangerous. Rina will flag it to the appropriate department.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting and AGM will take place on Thursday 3rdAugust 2023 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

NEW MEMBERS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 1st June 2023

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Andrea Hilton, Cllr John Taylor, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Ann Southerton, Cllr Rina Paulucci,

Apologies: Ian Tait, Carolyn Gibson, Rebecca Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 1.6.23

Bank Account

4454.77

Balance at 11.05.23

4612.96

Cash on Hand

79.05

Expenditure: Defib pads

79.14

Income:

NIL

Total

4533.82

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Crime Figures: No Figures available.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday starting at 9.30 at The Rec. Council workers are also litter picking on the same days as Wardle Volunteers.

Pennines in Bloom: Hare & Hounds planted. Planters emptied. Railings top of Wardle planted. Less annuals used. Council weeding done (plants killed accidentally). Nettles on footpaths and at allotments need strimming.

St James Church: No change, still ongoing.

Library Carpark: Cameras are up and running.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4. Rina offered to obtain items such as coffee, tea, sugar and milk.

Springbank: Ashley Dearnley is waiting on Joe to furnish new proposals, but this has not yet been received.

Speed restriction: Councillor John Taylor has secured £10,000 towards first stage of work.

Birch Road Nursery: Owner to provide parking spaces and has two months to comply.

PO Sign: Video of residents with information or photos. Janet Bracegirdle or Geoff Howarth to be approached re possibility of photos or stories re PO sign.

Birdwatchers: There will be a bird walk on 21st June.

Defibrillator: Andrea confirmed that new parts are awaited.

Rec: Ashley Dearnley and John Taylor are dealing with playground and moving of poles on Rec.

Drugs: Concern at increase of drug dealing in various spots in Wardle where young children are in groups.

A.O.B.

Wardle Fete: To be held on 2nd September 2023.

Jumble Trail: This was cancelled due to lack of interest.

George Caygill: Funeral to be held on Wednesday 7th June 2023.

Old Wardle Community Centre: This property is a mess and does anyone know what is happening.

House opposite old Post Office: Does anyone know what is happening with this property. Ashley said he would drive past and take a look.

Next Meeting:

Next meeting will take place on Thursday 6th July 2023 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road. AGM will be held in August.

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 11th May 2023

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer),Carole Davies, Joe Bennet, Marilyn Tattersall, Carolyn Gibson Andrea Hilton

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Paul Grindrod, Barbara Fitzsimons, Jane Rickards and Barbara Miller.

Wardle Society would like to offer their condolences to Ednaand family on the passing of George Caygill. George was a valuable and much appreciated member of the society for many years and his contribution will be sorely missed. He was dedicated to and cared deeply for village and its future.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were amended as the AGM did not take place as stated. The rest of the Minutes were accepted.

TREASURER’S REPORT 11.5.23

Bank account 4533.91 Balance at 6.4.23 3162.96

Cash on hand 79.05 Income: Pennines in Bloom 1450.00

Expenditure: NIL

Total 4612.96 4612.96 Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Paul Grindrod had asked for funds to cover expenses for Blokes club. Discussion took place regarding the issue of groups being self-funding for their refreshments. However as some members of the group suffer with dementia it can be difficult to obtain donations. Pat will contact Cllr Rina Paulucci who had offered to supply tea, coffee etc.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday. Meet at 9.30 on the Rec.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole Davies reported that tidying and weeding has been taking place recently. Now that their grant has come through they will be planning the planting of perennials.

St James Church: No update.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Double Dominoes now being played. Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Springbank: Ongoing. New fence looks very smart.

Speed restriction: No update.

Bus Service: Going great now that it has reverted to the former routes to Littleborough.

Birch Road Nursery: No update.

PO Sign: The producers of the Repair Shop have been in touch with Vicky Hilton and are interested in the sign. Vicky is having a zoom call with them shortly. We will keep you posted!

Wardle Village Church: Carolyn informed the meeting that the Church is struggling financially and asked that Wardle Society keep this in mind for the future if we need to argue for a place of worship to remain in the village. – It has been decided to leave this item each month as a reminder.

Birdwatchers: Steve is planning another bird walk soon.

Village Green: No update on having a bench.

Defibrillator: Andrea was reimbursed with £79.14 for new pads.

Rec: Nothing has happened regarding moving the goalposts or return of play equipment.

Drugs: these continue to be sold on the streets and involve young people. We never see the community PC’s in the village.

Wardle Band: No update on a venue for practice and storage.

A.O.B

Pot holes: too many around but this is a national problem. What is happening locally to alleviate the problem?

Wardle Fete: Saturday 2nd September.

Jumble Trail: No date yet.

Bird Feeders: Tia the Watergrove warden has complained about rats around the bird feeders. The feeders are being moved nearer to the hide.

Next meeting Thursday 1st June 2023 at 7.00 pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road

Website: wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 1st December2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer),Carole Davies, Jane Rickards, Cllr John Taylor, Joe Bennet,Marilyn Tattersall, Paul Grindrod, Barbara Fitzsimons and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, George Caygill, Cllr Ashley Dearnley , Cllr Rina Paulucci and Anne Southerton.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 1.12.22

Bank account 1549.93 Balance at 3.11.22 1621.03

Cash on hand 76.10 Expenditure: NIL

Income: Subs 5.00

Total 1626.03 1626.03

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday. Next date is 13th December 9.30 at the Rec.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole Davies reported that the group have nearly finished their winter planting in the village. Over 1000 bulbs and over 700 Pansies, Primulas and Violas have been planted. They are applying for a further grant from the Township for plants for next year.

The Chair thanked the gardeners for their hard work and dedication.

St James Church: No update.

Library Carpark: Old system has been repaired but the newCCTV has not been installed yet.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) The owners have been given until the end of January 2023 to complete all work. On inspection, if this has not been carried out then a court order will be issued.

Springbank: Joe Bennet has issued a fresh application for planning permission.

Speed restriction: Cllr Taylor reported that this is on trackfor the village. It is proposed that speed humps will be sited at Lawflat, Tattersalls Bakery and Church bend. The roundabout at Birch and Wardle Roads will be raised. This will cost £47,000. Local councillors need to vote on this.

Two further speed surveys will be carried out on Wardle Road – one near the Old Library Nursery and one further down towards Smallbridge.

Bus Service:No update.

Wardle Road (Half Way House): No update.

Birch Road Nursery: ongoing.

PO Sign: No update.

Wardle Village Church: Broken flags will be repaired in time as funds permit.

Church Defibrillator: Now in working order.

Troublesome youths: This problem seems to have decreased recently possibly due to the weather and World Cup. The library service have said they will replace the water butt which was vandalised. Lighting at the rear of the library and shops has not yet been installed.

Website: Society minutes have been added to the site thanks to Andrea.

A.O.B:

Birdwatchers: Carole has been helping the birdwatchers up at Watergrove to tidy the area around the bird hide at the pond. They would like to refresh the interior, secure a windowand put up a new bird feeding station. They would also like a grant towards bird seed. Birds are fed from September to March.

Joe Bennet kindly offered timber for the feeding station. Pat asked that they put in an application in writing for funds to the Society. Carole will pass on the information.

Next meeting Thursday 2nd February 2023 at 7.00 pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road

Please note there will not be a meeting in January.

Website wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 3rd November 2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer),Carole Davies, Andrea Hilton, Jane Rickards, Cllr John Taylor, Joe Bennet, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Marilyn Tattersall, Paul Grindrod and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, George Caygill andBarbara Fitzsimons.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

TREASURER’S REPORT 3.11.22

Bank account 1544.93 Balance at 6.10.22 1796.96

Cash on hand 76.10 Expenditure: Poppy wreath 20.00

Toddler Group toys 170.93 190.93 1606.03

Income: Subs 15.00

Total 1621.03 1621.03

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Results from RHS judging:

Willie Edwards Fold community garden – Level 3 advancing

East Street community garden – Level 2 improving

Wardle War Memorial and gardens – Level 3 advancing

Henry Street/Chapel Street community gardens and allotments- Level 4 thriving

Wardle Conservation area and Fold – Level 4 thriving

Community garden Hare and Hounds/Precinct planters – Level5 outstanding

Watergrove Reservoir – Level 4 thriving.

RHS certificates can be seen in the library window.

Pansies, Violas, Tete a Tete, Snowdrops and Crocus bulbs are on order for planting in the village ready for spring.

St James Church: Cllr Dearnley has emailed the owner’s solicitor regarding the unsafe state of the church. No reply as yet. Wardle Village Church are hoping to begin remedial work on the knotweed in the graveyard as soon as possible.

Library Carpark: CCTV will be installed soon.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) No update. John Taylor will chase this up.

Springbank: Planning permission for the change of use for existing buildings has not yet been approved. A decision will be made by the Planning Committee after recommendations from officers.

Speed restriction: 20mph restriction should be going ahead in the village. Cllr Taylor continues to fight for a speed hump outside The Old Library Nursery on Wardle Road.

Bus Service: Pat said she had not received any replies to her emails to Rosso bus company. Cllrs Dearnley and Paulucci will resubmit Pat’s emails to Rosso. Mayor Andy Burnham has also offered to lend his support.

Wardle Road (Half Way House): No update.

Wardle Square: The conservation officer regards the flagged area as small and therefore not worth challenging.

Birch Road Nursery: ongoing.

Pavement: Cllr Dearnley is dealing with this but it will probably be a while before anything happens.

PO Sign: The History group are still carrying out research.They are looking for any photo evidence etc.

Wardle Village Church: The church wardens are aware of the broken flags outside on Chapel Street. These have been damaged by cars being parked there and will be repaired in time.

Christmas Market: Friday 2nd December, 7pm at WardleConservative Club. All welcome.

Wardle Village Church Baby and Toddler Group: New toys have been purchased for the children thanks to the kind donations from Wardle Society and Joe Bennet. The toddler group is on Wednesday mornings 10 till 12 [term time only].

Poppy Wreath: Has been purchased.

A.O.B:

Wardle Village Church Christmas Fair: Saturday 19thNovember 11am till 1pm. All welcome.

Church Defibrillator: Now on the wall at the front door.

Troublesome youths: Pat asked if anything could be done about youths hanging about and creating a nuisance outside the shop and library in the evenings and weekends. Cllrs Dearnley and Paulucci will ask the PCOs to visit the village more often and will request lights be installed at the back of the shop and library area. The new water butt at the rear of the library has been damaged beyond repair due to youths climbing on to the library roof.

Website: Society minutes have not been published for a few months. Andrea will rectify this.

Next meeting Thursday 1st December 7.00 pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road

Website wardle-society.yolasite.com

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 6th October 2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer),Carole Davies, Andrea Hilton, Jane Rickards, Cllr John Taylor, Anne Southerton, Joe Bennet and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, George Caygill, Barbara Fitzsimons, Paul Grindrod, Cllr A Dearnley, Marilyn Tattersall and Cllr R Paulucci.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: Still none available from official channels.

TREASURER’S REPORT 6.10.22

Bank account 1715.86 Balance at 1.9.22 1781.96

Cash on hand 81.10 Expenditure: Nil Income: Subs 15.00

Total 1796.96 1796.96

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: The planting in the village has been glorious this year. The gardeners will be removing summer plants in the railing planters and other boxes ready for winterand spring planting. Results from the RHS judging areavailable from 18th October.

St James Church: Retrospective planning by the owner has been applied for to increase security.

Library Carpark: The library service has agreed to fundCCTV to cover car park at the back.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4. Joe Bennett kindly donated 3 large jars of coffee to the Blokes club.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) John Taylor agreed to look into this.

Springbank: Joe Bennett brought pictures of how Springbank will look when finished for the meeting to comment on. There will be 6 dwellings on the existing footprint. All buildings are single storey with access to the roof space. He is now ready to submit applications to the planning department and has been working closely with their officers. All members were on

Carole did point out that there is Balsom plant growing on part of the land but Joe is aware of this and will be sorting it out.

Speed restriction: The Council are asking for a 20 mile an hour limit from Hare and Hounds to top of village. Cllr Taylor has asked for a speed hump outside the Old Library Nursery.

Littleborough Community meeting: No update.

Bus Service: We will keep on to the bus company to try and get an improved service.

Wardle Fete: A successful event. Thanks to Craft Cottage for their efforts.

Wardle Road (Half Way House): No update but the Bowling Club have sent a letter to the council complaining about the building as an eyesore.

Wardle Square: Cllr Paulucci has asked a conservation officer to look further into this.

Birch Road Nursery: ongoing.

Pavement: Cllr Dearnley is dealing with this.

Scarecrow Festival: Commences Saturday 1st October until 9th October.

PO Sign: The History group are carrying out research. They are looking for any photo evidence etc.

Watergrove Reservoir: Carole reported that the illegal activity has stopped.

The burst water main has now been repaired.

A.O.B:

Wardle Village Church: Anne Southerton pointed out that some stone flags are broken and therefore dangerous. Carolyn Gibson agreed to alert the church wardens.

Strimmer: Janet Bracegirdle had requested a grant to purchase a strimmer to keep the grass short and tidy around the bench on Birch Road. However the request was turned down as the society had previously purchased a strimmer for the Wardle volunteers which is available for use. Janet has since been able to use this strimmer.

Christmas Market: Andrea and Rebecca Hilton (Craft Cottage) are hoping to reinstate the popular Christmas market to be held one evening at the Conservative Club.

Wardle Village Church Baby and Toddler Group: This is now up and running since September and takes place on Wednesday mornings 10 till 12 (term time only). Carolyn Gibson asked for £160 in order to purchase specific toys to enhance the play experiences on offer eg items for the domestic play area and a toy workbench etc. The society kindly agreed. Joe Bennett then very kindly gave a donation of £50 to the playgroup.

Poppy Wreath: Need to purchase this for Remembrance Sunday.

Next meeting Thursday 3rd November 7.00 pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road

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Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 1st September2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Carole Davies, Marilyn Tattersall, Andrea Hilton, Jane Rickards, Barbara Fitzsimons, Cllr Rina Paulucci, CllrJohn Taylor, Anne Southerton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley and Carolyn Gibson.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, George Caygill, Paul Mortimer, Gail Mortimer. (Paul and Gail Mortimer will be taking a break from attendance at meetings for the foreseeable future due to other commitments.)

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct. This meeting took place after the AGM.

Crime Figures: Still none available from official channels. There have been reports of young people terrorising neighbours in the village.Names have been passed to the Police and offenders being dealt with.

TREASURER’S REPORT 1.9.22

Bank account 1715.86 Balance at 4.8.22 1825.70

Cash on hand 66.10 Expenditure: Blokes 63.74 1761.96 Income: Subs for 2022/23 20.00

Total 1781.96 1781.96

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: The RHS judges liked the village very much and were appreciative of the work carried out by the volunteer gardeners and the sense of community. They were pleased to see that the library is a hub for the village. They also gave the gardeners much valued advice for development in particular areas like the East Street wildflower garden. We now await their judgements.

The council workmen did come on judging day to carry out some street weeding which was much appreciated. All groups of volunteer gardeners in the borough have now given the council a list of their work in their locality so that the council workers know what is left for them to do.

Carole was thanked for her report and work carried out by our superb team of gardeners. More volunteers always welcome.

St James Church: No change, still ongoing.

Library Carpark: Need CCTV to cover car park at back. We are waiting for quotes for this.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) No change.

Springbank: No update.

Speed restriction: The Council are asking for a 20 mile an hour limit from Hare and Hounds to top of village. No update.

Littleborough Community meeting: Pennine Township meetings will take place at Riverside until further notice. Hopefully they will move back into the community at some date.

Bus Service: Pat will send an email to Cllr Dearnley regarding the bus service which he will send on to the company.

Wardle Fete: This will take place Saturday 3rd September.

Alpine Drive: The owner has removed rubble and planted climbers etc to disguise the fencing.

Wardle Road (Half Way House): The owner says the new building is for animal feed storage. He has applied for retrospective planning permission. Nothing has been finalised.

Wardle Square: Conservation officers have inspected site in question and no action being taken. We shall continue to keep an eye on this area.

Birch Road Nursery: Parking issue is still at the appeal stage.

Pavement: Highways department inspected 18th August .Nodecision as yet.

Scarecrow Festival: Commences Saturday 1st October until 9th October.

A.O.B.

PO Sign: After some research carried out by the History group it appears that the sign is quite rare and should be repaired and restored if possible. This adds more weight to our appeal for The Repair Shop to accept the sign for their programme.

Watergrove Reservoir: Carole reported that there has been an organised gang taking rails from the depleted reservoir and using angle grinders to cut them up.

There is also a burst water main in Wardle affecting properties on the Shaftesbury estate and Birch Road. This is being repaired.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 6th October 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

Website: Wardle-society.yolasite.co

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(Membership Subscriptions for 2022/23 are now due - £5)

Wardle Society

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 7th July 2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Jane Rickards, Carolyn Gibson, Cllr. Ashley Dearnley, Marilyn Tattersall, Barbara Miller, Paul Gibson, Paul Mortimer and Anne Southerton.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Cllr Rina Paulucci,George Caygill, Andrea Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Carole Davies and Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 7.7.22

Bank account 1779.60 Balance at 9.6.22 5005.70

Cash on hand 31.10 Expenditure: Vicky Hilton 200.00

Wardle Football Club 3000.00 3200.00

1805.70

Income: Subs for 2021/22 5.00

Total 1810.70 1810.70

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: No report.

St James Church: Listed building application going in for required works as the original application 2004.

The exposed manhole near the church entrance is now covered.

Blokes Club: Going well and new members always welcome.Wardle Library, Fridays 1pm-4.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) Nothing to report.

(Springbank) The enforcement team have been to visit and the owner was required to have put in a building application by mid-June, however none has been submitted. The team will be taking necessary action.

Speed restriction: The traffic survey has been completed. We await results. More surveys are being carried out in our locality.

Littleborough Community meeting: One meeting has taken place in Smallbridge with local councillors and police representatives.

Wardle Society Website: Wardle-society.yolasite.com

Bus Service: No reply to Ashley’s request for information regarding a bus route from the village along Halifax Road to Littleborough (as previous bus route) or length of time to replace bus passes.

Library: A new carpet and vinyl have been installed in the back area. Looks great.

Wardle Fete: This will take place Saturday 3rd September.

Alpine Drive: The council have agreed to move rubble at the rear of the first garage. Ashley has also arranged for a fence to be erected on the left-hand side of Clough Street where there is dangerous access to the stream. Any damaged existing fencing will be repaired.

Wardle Road: The owner of the old Halfway House (now a dwelling) is erecting a building to house farm animals. The planning enforcement team have been and are presently checking on agricultural criteria for the erection of the building.

Wardle Square: Conservation officers are looking into the removal of old cobbles.

Weeding: Ashley has been round the village to check that weeding and strimming has been carried out.

A.O.B.

Birch Road Nursery: There have been complaints about parking outside the nursery. The owner should have added a small carpark but has not done so. The council have notified the Secretary of State.

Pavement: The pavement from the shops towards Clough Street is very uneven. Ashley will raise this with the council.

Watergrove Trust model: There has been no progress with the virtual reality project using the model of Watergrovevillage due to copywrite issues.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 4th August 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

AGM will take place Thursday 1st September 2022.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 9th June 2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Paul Grindrod, Jane Rickards, Carolyn Gibson, Andrea Hilton, Barbara Fitzsimons, Carole Davies and Cllr. Ashley Dearnley.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Cllr Rina Paulucci,George Caygill, Marilyn Tattersall, Paul Mortimer and Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available. Children who were causing a disturbance by vandalising a car on the shop carpark before the last WS meeting have been traced by the Police and visited by PCSOs. Ashley receives updates on local crime from the Police.

TREASURER’S REPORT 9.6.22

Bank account 4974.60 Balance at 12.5.22 5113.70

Cash on hand 31.10 Expenditure: Top Soil 108.00

Income: NIL Total 5005.70 5005.70

Cheques for £3000 for Wardle Football Club and £200 for Vicky Hilton not yet presented.

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole submitted a report for the meeting.

The group are finding it difficult to find a new Chairperson so Carole has reluctantly agreed to take on the role depending on help with administrative duties. However more volunteers are coming forward to help with gardening.

A complaint has been raised by a resident on Elm Grove about the position of the new tyres near the postbox. The residents around the postbox area are quite happy with them so they will stay. Planting them up has begun.

A water butt has been installed at the back of the library to enable easier watering of the planted areas around the shops and pub. All planters in the village are now being planted with new plants.

St James Church: Local enforcement is now going ahead to improve the situation.

Blokes Club: All members now fit and healthy and back to meeting on Friday afternoons 1-4pm. New members welcome.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) Nothing to report.

(Springbank) A lot of landscaping work has been carried out but no further building.

Speed restriction: The traffic survey has been completed. We await results.

PO sign: Vicky Hilton has agreed to put a short video together for The Repair Shop.

Littleborough Community meeting: Still progressing.

Wardle Society Website: Wardle-society.yolasite.co

Bus Service: Ashley said he would contact Passenger Transport to enquire about buses going along Halifax Roadand query the length of time for bus passes to be replaced.

Library: The carpet in the back area which really needs replacing has been repaired temporarily with tape.

Wardle Fete: This will take place Saturday 3rd September.

Refuse collectors: Rina complained to the Refuse Department and the bin men seem to have ceased urinating on East Street.

A.O.B.

Alpine Drive: The first garage on Alpine Drive has building rubble behind it backing on to the rec. It is an eyesore.

Wardle Road: The old Halfway House seems to have a building being erected at the back. Has planning permission been granted?

Wardle Square: The old cobbles have been removed and a six foot fence to hide bins is being put up. Should this happen in a conservation area?

Weeding: The council have not weeded the War Memorialand around Elm Grove bungalows or the planted boat in Littleborough. Nor has the village green been mowed. Ashley said he would get on to them.

Town Hall Tours: These are taking place every Friday for a limited time. If mobility is a problem then a virtual tour is available. Booking is essential.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 7th July 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 12th May 2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Marilyn Tattersall, Paul Grindrod, Jane Rickards, Carolyn Gibson, Paul Mortimer, Andrea Hilton and Cllr. Rina Paulucci.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Barbara Fitzsimons, George Caygill, Carole Davies and Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 12.5.22

Bank account 5082.60 Balance at 7.4.22 5103.70

Cash on hand 31.10

Expenditure: Nil Income: subs paid in advance

for 2022/23 10.00

Total 5113.70 5113.70 We still hold £3000 from Wardle and Smallbridge Community Association for Wardle Football Club.

The bench on Birch Road is now in place.

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole submitted a report for the meeting.

East Street garden area is doing well as wild flower seeds and shrubs have taken and are growing. Residents are thanked for support and refreshments.

Elm Grove: The bungalow area will be having planters refreshed with new plants and hanging baskets. They have asked the council to weed the slabs and infill cracks to make them safer for the older residents. Two tractor tyres will be placed at the entrance to Elm Grove for planting this month.

Hare and Hounds garden: weeded and pruned ready for new planting.

Conservation area: Wood has been provided to repair the wooden planters on the square. The council have been asked to repair or replace their planters outside the village churchand the bus stop near the Conservative club.

Knowle Syke road: the residents are making good progress with their bed at the side of the scout hut and graveyard and should be ready for judging day!

Watergrove: The gardeners continue to work with United Utilities and have a joint project at Little Town where the raised stone beds have been emptied and refilled with poor soil to allow wild flower seeding and a tree has been donated as a Tree of Life to commemorate the deceased. A waterbuttwill be placed to aid watering.

Birchhill hospital bed: to be weeded soon.

Three new volunteers have joined the group but more are always most welcome. Pioneer Tree Services have also offered their help and have pruned trees on East Street.

Money leftover from Grantscape will be used for winter planting this year.

Ray Smith is stepping down as Chair of Pennines in Bloom but will be available for advice and support.

The RHS now requires volunteer hours to be logged and PIB completed 49 hours in April.

Carole would like to thank everyone for their support.

Rina wondered whether two planters on Whitelees Road could be taken on by the gardeners and possibly relocated to a better position. Also could Wardle library area benefit from a waterbutt?

St James Church: The stone wall on Ramsden Road has been repaired.

Blokes Club: All members now fit and healthy and back to meeting on Friday afternoons 1-4pm. New memberswelcome.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) Some of the concrete walls have been removed.

(Springbank) An enforcement letter has been sent to the owner and an officer will pay a visit to check that no work is being carried out without the appropriate planning permission in place. Apparently heavy vehicles may have caused some damage to the access road.

Flemming Close: Still ongoing.

Speed restriction: Two speed wires have been placed on Ramsden Road.

PO sign: Rina has had a reply from The Repair Shop asking for a video to be made regarding the backstory of the sign and its importance to the village. It was decided to ask Vicky Hilton for her advice and help.

Littleborough Community meeting: Still progressing.

Wardle Society Website: Wardle-society.yolasite.co

Bus Service: Buses now go round the lake in order to get to Littleborough and no longer travel along Halifax Road route.

Dog Waste: This problem seems to be on the increase in the village. Some dog owners are not using bins to dispose of dog waste.

Library: The carpet in the back area needs attention or replacing before someone breaks their neck.

Wardle Fete: This will take place Saturday 3rd September.

Jumble Trail: Everyone agreed that this had been a successand will probably become an annual event.

AOB:

St James Church: Rumour has it that work will begin on the church very soon. Clarification is needed.

Refuse collectors: A complaint has been made regarding bin men/man urinating on East Street whilst the bin collection takes place on Friday morning. Rina will pass on the complaint to the council officer in charge.

Rina informed the meeting that the car park at the back of Charlie’s Café has been tided up and a grit bin on Heath Road has been moved back into position.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 9th June 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 7THApril 2022

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Barbara Fitzsimons (vice Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Carole Davies,Anne Southerton, Marilyn Tattersall, Paul Grindrod,and Jane Rickards.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Carolyn Gibson, Paul Mortimer, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Andrea Hilton, George Caygill, Cllr Rina Paulucciand Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: Were accepted as correct.

Crime Figures: No figures available.

TREASURER’S REPORT 7.4.22

Bank account 5082.60 Balance at 10.3.22 5103.70

Cash on hand 21.10

Expenditure: Nil Income: Nil

Total 5103.70 5103.70 We still hold £3000 from Wardle and Smallbridge Community Association for Wardle Football Club.

The bench is going ahead on Birch Road.

The Bowling Club are going ahead for a grant towards repairs and redecorating costs.

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account orconstitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday. People are commenting on the increase of rubbish on Birch Road.

Pennines in Bloom: East Street garden area has been weeded and dug over ready for planting.

Carole is considering an alternative plan for the far end of Elm Grove.

The gardeners need more help from volunteers. Knowledge and expertise in gardening is not essential as enthusiasm and a willingness to join in are all that is required. Gardening tools are provided.Everyone is most welcome. Please contact the library if you are able to help.

St James Church: The stone wall on Ramsden Road is being repaired in several places due to being found unsafe.

Blokes Club: Due to Covid the club has not been able to meet for two weeks.

Kennels: (Wardle Road) The owners have started to dismantle the structure and timber roofing but concrete walls are still in place.

(Springbank) No change.

Flemming Close: Still ongoing. A traffic camera vehicle was seen on the Birch Hill estate.

Speed restriction: No information.

PO sign: No update.

Littleborough Community meeting: Still progressing.

Wardle Society Website: Wardle-society.yolasite.com

Defibrillator: Work has been carried out to make the box watertight

Bus Service: Still an intermittent service.

Dog Waste: This problem seems to be on the increase in the village. Some dog owners are not using bins to dispose of dog waste.

Neighbourhood Policing: No news of any progress.

AOB:

Library: The carpet in the library needs attention or replacing.

Wardle Fete: This will take place Saturday 3rdSeptember.

Jumble Trail: Saturday 23rd April 10 till 12.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 12th May 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 10thMarch 2022

Present: Barbara Fitzsimons (vice Chair), SylviaLear (Treasurer), Andrea Hilton, Carole Davies, Carolyn Gibson, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Anne Southerton, George Caygill and Jane Rickards.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Pat Grindrod (Chair), Paul Grindrod, Paul Mortimer, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Marilyn Tattersall and Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were incorrect as the information regarding insulation should have read solar panels.

Crime Figures: No figures available but crime does happen in the village.

TREASURER’S REPORT 10.3.22

Bank account 5082.60 Balance at 10.2.22 5618.70

Cash on hand 21.10

Expenditure:Bench 165.00 Wardle F & N 350.00 515.70

Total 5103.70 5103.70 We still hold £3000 from Wardle and Smallbridge Community Association for Wardle Football Club.

The bench is going ahead on Birch Road.

Friends and Neighbours group were grateful for our contribution of £350 towards transport costs.

The Bowling Club agreed to apply to the Township for a grant towards repairs and redecoration costs.

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account orconstitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole reported that the group have received a grant of £3000 for the township. Wardle has been allocated £400 from the grant.

The group are to take on some new areas within the village- a small area on East Street, around the postbox area at Elm Grove and the other end of Elm Grove. Residents there will be encouraged to join in with the planting and to maintain the area once it is established with watering and weeding.

This year the gardeners are intending to win gold from the RHS. The village will be entered as a “small town” with “In your Neighbourhood” areas as well- mainly the Memorial Gardens, Henry St/Chapel Stand Wardle Fold.

The gardeners have also been asked to developBiggins Bridge but it needs some remedial work before any planting can be undertaken.

St James Church: Ongoing

Blokes Club: Now restarted and seven blokesgenerally attend.

Kennels: The council officers have visited the siteand are concerned about the condition of the land involved and a letter has been sent to the owners advising what to do about it. They have until 21stMarch to respond.

Flemming Close: The problem of parents parking around the school is ongoing.

Speed restriction: The GMP speed survey does not appear to have taken place in February . Rina will request an update.

PO sign: No update.

Littleborough Community meeting: Still progressing.

Wardle Society Website: Wardle-society.yolasite.com

Defibrillator: A light has been installed above the defibrillator. Condensation is present in the box and will need to be sorted. Andrea has obtained advice and now we need a person to carry out the work.Screws and silicone seals need to be fitted.

Bus Service: Rina will check on the reliability of theWardle bus service.

Dog Waste: This problem seems to be on the increase in the village. Some dog owners are not using bins to dispose of dog waste.

Home Solar Panels: Rina informed the meeting that grants are available for panels if the household income is less than £30,000.

Neighbourhood Policing: A six week police consultation has been launched to look into what people want from the police within the community.

AOB:

Wardle Fete: This will take place Saturday 3rdSeptember.

Jumble Trail: Saturday 23rd April 10 till 12.

Wardle Village Church: Spring Fair Saturday 9thApril.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 7th April 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 10thFebruary 2022

Present: Barbara Fitzsimons (vice Chair), SylviaLear (Treasurer), Andrea Hilton, Carole Davies, Carolyn Gibson, Paul Mortimer, Marilyn Tattersall, Cllr Ashley Dearnley, Cllr Rina Paulucci, Anne Southerton and Jane Rickards.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, George Caygill, Pat Grindrod (Chair), Paul Grindrod and Gail Mortimer. Gail sends apologies for the foreseeable future due to a prior commitment.

Minutes of the last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as correct.

Crime: Still no crime figures.

History Group: have regrouped and now meeting in the library. Paul Mortimer attended a meeting to inform the group about the work being undertaken at Wardle Academy using the models of Watergrove village.

TREASURER’S REPORT 9.12.21

Bank account 5547.60 Balance at 9.12.21 6379.00

Cash on hand 71.10 Income: Subs 30.00

6409.00

Expenditure: Defib box 594.00

Ian Tait(Insurance) 196.30 790.30

Total 5618.70 5618.70 We still hold £3000 from Wardle and Smallbridge Community Association for Wardle Football Club.

Santandar Bank did bounce 2 cheques and put a block on our account recently. However after many phone calls by Sylvia this has now been sorted out.

The football club and bowling club should be needing their money soon for a joint project.

Requests for grants had been received.

To pay for

a bench on the grasse

d area at the top of Birch Road near

the nursery. £165

was agreed.

Friends and Neighbours group (non-

profit making) requested an amount towards

transport costs for trips. £350 was agreed.

Bowling Club requested £445 for

repair to benches and £898

for redecorating.

It was agreed that the club could apply to the Pennine Township

for a grant.

Please note that Wardle Society is only able to issue small community grants to community groups or individuals who do not have a bank account or constitution.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole reported feedback from the RHS stating that they were very pleased with the work at Watergrove and the pack horse trail.However they were disappointed with the tennis court area where the Council gardeners had not fully supported the volunteer gardeners. It seems that the Pennine area is not supported to the same extent as other areas in the borough.

The gardeners are desperate for new volunteers to help. Neighbours at Wardle Fold and Knowle Syke Street are helping with gardening within their small area. Please contact the library if you are able to help. Two tractor tyres for planting will be placed near the postbox at Elm Grove.

St James Church: Ian Tait and volunteers will help with tidying the graveyard. Richard Lees is clearing the Japanese Knotweed but it will take a number of years.

The building continues to be vandalised despite efforts by the owner to resecure it. The owner is liasing with the council with regard to conservation and security.

Blokes Club: Now restarted and seven blokesgenerally attend.

Kennels: No update as the enforcement officer has been off work since December.

Springbank Kennels – the owner has been asked to remove a recently built wall at the back of the property as it encroaches onto green belt. New plans are to be submitted soon.

Flemming Close: The problem of parents parking around the school area continues. Ashley has reported the problem.

Speed restriction: GMP will carry out a speedsurvey around February in the village. It is expected that it will confirm a 20mph speed limit should be introduced and possibly speed humps on Clough Street.

PO sign: Rina has applied to the TV Repair Shop but not heard anything.

Littleborough Community meeting: Ashley said that this is still progressing.

Drama Group: No contact from Ian Dalziel.

Wardle Society Website: We now have a new website thanks to Rebecca Hilton. Our minutes will be posted.

Defibrillator: We have a new defibrillator (see Treasurers report) as the old one was faulty. Andreawill continue to monitor the defib. Thanks to Andrea and Gail for their efforts.

Andrea was concerned that the numbers on thekeypad are difficult to see in the dark and that an outside light would be beneficial. Rina said she would she would report it to the relevant department.

Bus Service: Ashley reported that things should improve soon regarding reliability.

AOB:

Dog Waste: This problem seems to be on the increase in the village.

Home Insulation: Rina informed the meeting that grants are available for home insulation if the household income is less than £30,000.

Neighbourhood Policing: A six week police consultation has been launched to look into what people want from the police within the community.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 10th March 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 9th December 2021

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Barbara Fitzsimons (vice Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Andrea Hilton, Carole Davies, Carolyn Gibson, Paul Grindrod, PaulMortimer, Marilyn Tattersall, Cllr Ashley Dearnley,Cllr Rina Paulucci, Anne Southerton and Jane Rickards.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, George Caygilland Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as correct.

Crime: Still no crime figures.

History Group: are regrouping in January(dependent on library being open for meetings). Paul Mortimer will attend on behalf of Wardle Society.

TREASURER’S REPORT 9.12.21

Bank account 6337.90 Balance at 4.11.21 5178.69

Cash on hand 41.10 Income: Subs20.00

RMBC 2000.00 2020.00

7198.69

Expenditure: postage 2.69

Poppy wreath 17.00

Ian Tait crocus bulbs 800.00 819.69

Total 6379.00 6379.00

We still hold £3000 from Wardle and SmallbridgeCommunity Association for Wardle Football Club

Santandar Bank are now happy with our new signatories.

Cllr Dearnley will contact Tracey Knight with regard to us returning an evaluation form for the community fund. Sylvia will contact Rick with regard to the money held for the football club.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole reported that the resultsof the RHS judging were as follows; Watergrove- outstanding, Wardle Memorial- level 3, Conservation area and Henry Street/Chapel Street- level 4 thriving, Ramsden Road (from library to Charlies-outstanding.

Wardle Fold residents who look after the village green have requested £108 for top soil. This was agreed. Any fruit growing there in the summer is freely available to all villagers.

Carole reported that planting has taken place in the village planters.

Pennines in bloom have moved their meetings to the first Thursday each month and thus our meetings will now take place on the second Thursday each month.

St James Church: The building owner has confirmed that contractors will be working inside the church and will make the rear access door secure as they leave. The Planning Department and the Council’s Conservation Officer are monitoring the situation to ensure any work completed is within the scope of the recently granted Certificate of Lawfulness and the listed building consent.

Blokes Club: Now restarted and seven blokesgenerally attend.

Kennels: No update. Ashley will see what is happening. Also the garage/parking area being constructed across the road at Howarth Knowl does not appear to have planning permission.

Springbank Kennels have applied for retrospective planning permission for the change to housing. They have been told to halt further building whilst this is sorted out.

Flemming Close: The problem of parents parking around the school area continues. Ashley has reported the problem .

Defibrillator at the Church: Still ongoing. Due to Covid19 the project has been delayed but will eventually go ahead. It’s a similar situation with the problem of the knotweed in the churchyard.

PO sign: Rina has applied to the TV Repair Shop.

Littleborough Community meeting: Ashley said that there is no progress as yet and dates have to be confirmed.

Drama Group: No link has been made yet. Paul Mortimer said Gail would get in touch with Ian Dalziel before our next meeting.

Wardle Society Website: This will go ahead. There will be a modest cost.

Defibrillator: Andrea reported that the library defibrillator has been used. NW ambulances have restocked the defib.

AOB:

Circle organisation: Rina informed the meeting about the organisation which are non-profit making. Their aim is to reduce social isolation for over 50s. They organise outings and have volunteer drivers. They also offer digital support and help with repairsand will pick up prescriptions, shopping and welfare checks. There is a small joining fee.

Bus Service: The bus service has become unreliable of late. There is no information on the App regarding missing or late busses. Ashley said there is a shortage of drivers due to Covid etc. He will raise our concerns with GMT.

Next Meeting:

Thursday 10th February 2022 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

This meeting will be dependent on the library being open for public meetings.

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Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 4th November 2021

Present: Pat Grindrod (Chair), Barbara Fitzsimons (vice Chair), Sylvia Lear (Treasurer), Andrea Hilton, Carole Davies, Carolyn Gibson, George Caygill, PaulMortimer, Marilyn Tattersall, Cllr Ashley Dearnleyand Jane Rickards.

Apologies: Ian Tait, Rebecca Hilton, Paul Grindrodand Gail Mortimer.

Minutes of the last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as correct.

Crime: Still no crime figures.

Watergrove Trust: Before the meeting visitors from the trust [Mark Moorhouse, Andrew Wright, Susan Taylor along with 2 pupils] gave a brief talk explaining the work of the trust running schools in the local area. Pupils at Wardle Academy have been working on an IT project using virtual reality headsets to allow the user to “visit and walk round “ the hamlet of Watergrove. The pupils and trust are keen to develop and open up this exciting project to the community.

TREASURER’S REPORT 4/11/21

Bank account 5137.90 Balance at 7/10/21 4373.69

Cash on hand 40.79 Income: Subs 35.00

Grantscape 800.00

5208.69

Expenditure:

Moss Electrical 30.00

Total5178.69 5178.69

We still hold £3000 from Wardle and SmallbridgeCommunity Association for Wardle Football Club

Santandar Bank have suspended our account due to a problem with signatories. However we have a short time to sort this out and new signatories will be Sylvia Lear, Patricia Grindrod and Marilyn Tattersall.

Cllr Dearnley reminded that we need to return an evaluation form to the Council before receiving a further £1000 from the Community Fund in order to support groups in the village and locality. Ashley will also remind the football club that we have their money.

Wardle Village Volunteers: Litter picking continues every other Tuesday.

Pennines in Bloom: Carole reported that the resultsof the RHS judging should be known this week. Ian Tait has acquired Primulas to be planted in the village.

St James Church: Has been boarded up again to prevent entry. Ashley reported that the police have been involved in removing young people from inside. The owners don’t appear to be interested but we need to keep on at them to keep the building safe and secure.

Blokes Club: Now restarted and seven blokesattended last week.

Kennels: No update. Ongoing.

Flemming Close: Carole reported that parentsschool parking etc continues to be a problem and that an accident will happen one day if things don’t improve. Ashley said he would report the problem to the relevant department.

Defibrillator at the Church: Still ongoing. George and Carolyn to report at next meeting. Also there is still a problem with knotweed in the graveyard.

Village footpath: Footpaths have been cut back and in a better condition.

Speed restriction: This is now a high priority with the police and councillors are keen to have speed restrictions in residential areas. We are hopeful that a speed restriction will be imposed on Ramsden Road.Ashley is carrying out speed checks on Halifax, Smithy Bridge and Wardle Roads on Saturday mornings.

PO sign: Rina has taken the sign to have it repairedpossibly by the TV Repair Shop!

Littleborough Community meeting: Ashley said that there were no dates for meetings yet but it was hoped to have meetings in different venues in the area.

Morend Trust: George reported that Morend Trust are having an AGM in December.

Drama Group: Apparently, they are having some difficulty finding a venue locally and may need some financial support. Ashley will invite Ian Dalziel to the next WS meeting.

Wardle Society Website: Andrea reported that Rebecca Hilton will kindly set up a free website for us to post the minutes of our meetings. This was happily agreed to.

Watergrove Trust: Paul Mortimer explained that the trust are interested in the extended use of school buildings and some community involvement. In the recent past local schools have been used by groupsbut this is no longer the case. Further discussion and ideas are needed. The VR model of Watergrove village may be a useful starting point.

AOB: None

Next Meeting:

Thursday 9th December 2021 – 7pm at Wardle Library, Birch Road.

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