Dear Arkesden residents, By now you’ll have all heard or seen the devastation which has befallen our own beloved Axe and Compasses. Our thoughts, prayers, sympathy, and sadness are extended to all members of the Christou family and to those residents of our own village family who have been part of the pub for many […]
As we are all aware the situation in Ukraine is very upsetting and concerning. Our thoughts and sympathy are with everyone who is affected. We thought the following information might be helpful. Parish Councils are not allowed to make donations of money to disaster appeals unless they directly benefit the parish and its parishioners. However, […]
We would like to make you aware preparations are being made to carry out drainage improvements on a section of Clatterbury Lane from Monday 28 March 2022 and expected to take approximately five days to complete. The works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. During working […]
I have realised since I became involved last June how lucky Arkesden has been over the years to have people prepared to give up some of their time to serve as parish councillors. What we do on the council may not change the world but we can try to change our community for the better […]
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Hampit Road/Church Hill & Main Street, Arkesden Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=127095654 to find details of the intended closure of Hampit Road/Church Hill & Main Street, due to commence on 28th February 2022 for 1 day. The closure is required […]
Big Butterfly Count Wildlife lovers are being urged to take part in the annual Big Butterfly Count to help assess the state of nature in UK gardens this summer. What is the Big Butterfly count? The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest butterfly survey. Butterfly scientists will use the data gained over a three week period to assess […]
Dear Residents, We need your help. We all appreciate the beauty and calm of the church and its grounds but over past couple of years or so the number of volunteers looking after the churchyard has reduced and we now need more help. The work principally involves mowing and strimming from April through to October, […]
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT THE CAMP OUT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO GOVERNMENT COVID RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE DO LOOK AT THE EVENTS TAB TO SEE MORE COMMUNITY DATES FOR THE DIARY
Susan Erb will be doing a sponsored cycle ride in early June to raise money for church maintenance. The plan is to cycle the Way of the Roses from Morecambe to Bridlington (over those terrifying Yorkshire hills..). If you would like to donate the Just Giving link is; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/susan-erb1. Thank you and good luck Susan! […]
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Church Hill, Arkesden Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=121611585 to find details of the intended closure of Church Hill, due to commence on 27th May 2021 for 6 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce […]