March 2007 Newsletter

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Pre School

Compton Dundon Preschool is in danger of closing in September 2007. It currently only has 2 children on their roll for next September. Compton Dundon Preschool was started by village parents in 2002 from a need established by the weekly Parents and Toddlers group. The preschool is regulated by Ofsted and had a very good rating in it’s last report. It is registered to provide care for up to 16 2 – 5 year olds. It runs from Tuesday to Friday at Compton Dundon village hall. Committee member Cec Marshman says “The Preschool has always been very popular with parents and children in the village, and the number of children attending has never been a problem before. We currently have 10 children on our roll but 8 of them are starting at the village primary school this year. This leaves us with only 2 children for next September. It is just a blip that there are no children in Compton Dundon who are able to start at the preschool. Unless we find more children then the committee of volunteers will have to seriously consider whether the preschool will run next September.” The Preschool management committee is made up of volunteers who manage the preschool and it’s funding. They employ 2 members of qualified staff who run the actual preschool sessions. It will be possible to run the preschool for a short time but this would eat up all the committees reserves which they hope to use to relocate the preschool to their own building, sited at the village school. Compton Dundon PreSchool Committee
Note: We are collecting Active Kids 07 vouchers from Sainburys and Computers for Schools from Tesco. Boxes are in the foyer of the Hall.

Milk Deliveries

Did you realise that every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday we have fresh milk delivered door to door by Trevor, our friendly milkman? The milk (whole, semi-skimmed etc.) comes in glass bottles which are returned, leaving just a foil top to recycle. Trevor also delivers fruit juice, organic fruit and vegetable boxes, cheese, eggs, biscuits, tea, soft drinks, potatoes and even meat. Be GREEN—phone Dairy Crest on 832484 to start deliveries. He is coming round the village anyway!

Parish Council Contact Details

Clerk: Tom Billing, Ebenezer Cottage, 30 Northload Street, Glastonbury BA6 9JJ (832898)
Chairman: Greg Jones (272531)
Vice Chairman: Mike Bowles (445212)
Councillors: Sue Solle (445770), Diane Churches (442078), Martyn Say (273071), Derek Stacey (273376), David Jones (442661)

School Job Vacancies

The following job vacancies have arisen at Compton Dundon C of E Primary School:

Post 1
Midday Supervisor, Monday to Friday, 7hrs 30mins per week. To be responsible for collecting the meals from Strode College, serving and supervising lunch-times, with another member of staff. Term-time only.
Grade 16:£11,619pa pro rata (£6.02 per hour).
or Midday Supervisor, Monday to Friday, 5 hours per week. To help supervise lunchtimes in the school hall and out on the playground. Term-time only. Grade 16:£11,619pa pro rata (£6.02 per hour).

Post 2
SEN Learning Support Assistant, full-time, required as soon as possible, to support one named child in year 5. This is a Temporary post initially, hoping to become permanent, depending on funding.
Grade 14:£14,523 to £15825pa pro rata (£7.53 to £8.20per hour), depending on experience.

Post 3
Caretaker/Cleaner, Monday to Friday, 12hrs 30 mins per week. To be responsible for cleaning/caretaking of the school and locking up. Times can be flexible, before or after school hours.
Grade 16:£11,619 to £12372 pa pro rata (£6.02 to £6.41 per hour), depending on experience.

For an informal chat, or to arrange a visit please contact the school in the first instance, on 01458 272766, or e-mail office@comptondundon.somerset.sch.uk
Please apply by letter, giving the names and contact details of 2 referees, to Maisie Foster, Acting Headteacher at the school.

Parish Council

The PC received a representation from Chris Perry Smith seeking to have the portion of Peak Lane from its junction with Ham Lane to School Lane renamed to its original name of “Goose Lane”. The PC are getting in touch with the Highways Department to see if this is possible.
Cllrs Jones and Stacey attended a local government reorganisation meeting with SSDC to learn about their unitary authority bid. Cllr Jones attended the inaugural meeting of the County Councils Area Working Panel for South Somerset.
Planning Notifications:
Mr & Mrs P King—erection of a double garage at Linden Lea, Hayes Road. Permission granted.
Mrs & Mrs J Webb—erection of single storey extension at 3 Hayes Lane. Permission granted.
Mr P Lindsey—Erection of 2 storey extension at Fairhaven, Compton Street. Permission granted.
Mrs E Mackrell—erection of extension to bungalow at Killarny, Compton Street. Permission granted.
Planning Applications:
Mrs K Moore—use of land as paddock for horses and stable at Lane OS8986 Hayes Road. Application supported.
Housing List
The PC reviewed the list of people that have contacted it about the affordable housing at Homefield Close. It is noted that these details have been passed on to South Somerset Homes who maintain the housing list from which names are drawn when there is a vacancy.
Elections:
The Parish Council elections will be held on Thursday 3rd May. The list of current councillors is on Page 2, and details of how to stand for election is in the advert below.

Parish Council Elections

Parish and Town Council Elections will take place on
Thursday 3rd May 2007
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
THEN STAND FOR ELECTION TO YOUR PARISH COUNCIL
NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON
WEDNESDAY 4th APRIL
For further details, phone SALC on 01823 252515 or email pat@somersetrcc.org.co.uk

 

Village Directory

Compton Dundon and Littleton Directory of Village Businesses, Services, Institutions and Clubs Local People, Local Service, Local Convenience - the Village helps itself. Quite apart from established businesses, we all know that Villagers have a range of talents and services on offer, some of which remain hidden. Piano Lessons? Odd Jobs? Accountancy? Bed and Breakfast? Exam Coaching? Hedge Laying? The list is endless. Someone out there is looking for that particular service and it is on his or her doorstep, if only they knew it…..! Newcomers to the Village arrive regularly, children grow up and circumstances change. Whatever you have to offer, from a major business to a small, part-time service, why not advertise in the Local Directory? The Compton Dundon and Littleton Village Shop and Post Office Working Party are compiling the Fifth Edition for distribution with the Parish Newsletter. Unless we hear to the contrary, existing entries will remain unchanged from the Fourth Edition The Directory is open to all residents of the Parish whose Business/Service lies in the Parish. No fee is being charged for this service, which must make it the best offer to advertisers ever made! Details Needed: 1. Business or Service offered – maximum two words. 2. Description of Business or Service – maximum 15 words. 3. Name and Address. 4. Telephone Number. 5. Mobile and/or e-mail address, if available. Please send to Robert Wright, Withies Cottage, Compton Street, Compton Dundon TA11 6PS or e-mail robertatcompton@hotmail.com by 1 May 2007

Dates For Your Diary


Tuesday 27th March: Village Hall AGM 7.30. Everybody welcome
Saturday 12th May: Mouse racing Evening, Meadway Hall (details later)
Friday 29th June: Murder Mystery Evening, Meadway Hall (details later)
Saturday 14th July: Midsummer Dance, Meadway Hall (details later)

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The next Newsletter will be out sometime in May.  If you have any items for the next issue, please leave at the Post Office or give to Greg Jones or any Village Hall Committee member.  Articles can also be submitted by e-mail to jillchamp49@supanet.com.

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