CHILLINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

UPDATE

SUMMER FAIR 2010

Glorious weather helped transform Helmer's Field into a hive of activity at the well attended Summer Fair. After a number of years of mediocre weather the sunshine added that something extra to all the hard work of the Association Committee led by chair Chris Hyson. A good crowd of some 200 adults plus many children attended and enjoyed all the usual attractions including Bangers & Boogie by the Frazer- Roberts, the ever popular book stall, "Welly Wanging" and this year an added attraction of a car boot sale. Ice creams went down well in the warm weather as did liquid refreshment from the licensed bar. It is estimated that over £800 towards association funds. Chris would like to thank everyone for their support.

IMPROVEMENTS TO CAR PARK AND FIELD

2010 saw the beginning of the planned works to improve and extend the parking facilities and the general area surrounding the Village Hall. This action plan has been put together after long consultation between the CCA, Parish Council and the South Hams District Council Parks Dept. It covers a range of improvements, all of which will make the Hall and adjacent playing field/play area a nicer place to be. Hopefully we can encourage greater use of these facilities in the coming months. There are several regular classes at the hall but it remains under-utilised!

The hedge laying has been completed; this has really opened up the area around the hall which now has much more natural light from both sides. Hopefully this will warm the hall up faster on sunny days! Snowdrops have sprung up where the hedge and scrub have been cleared - another plus!

There are still jobs to be done but now Spring is on the way, these should all happen as and when the Parks and other Council departments schedule them!  There are also plans to upgrade the Play area but this is still “in the pipeline”. Watch for further news.

 At our recent CCA meeting, dates were set for the annual Summer Fair – Saturday 10^th July and the Firework/bonfire – Wed 3^rd November. We are hoping the weather will be better disposed to us on BOTH occasions this year.

Remember the Village Hall can be hired for £5 per hour – contact Chris Hyson on 01548 580902 for details.

Louise Spilsbury - Secretary 531286

Chris Hyson - Chair & Booking Clerk 580902