Calling all gardeners Bridge in Bloom Now that Spring has at . _ last arrived it is time to think, once again, about your flowers on display. As usual judging will take place in July. This year extra marks will be gained by those residents who use plants that attract bees and butterflies. We look forward to seeing a colourful array throughout the village again this summer. Rosy Atkinson and Katy Brooks Calling all artists Art in Bridge 1 5”‘ Open Exhibition 10”‘ & 1 1"’ October 201 5 Anyone living, working or studying in Bridge or a rural Parish within 5 miles, is invited to submit up to three exhibits — including sculptures and craft work. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit. Exhibitor entry form available from:— O www.artinbridge.org.uk 0 The Bourne Gallery, Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne 0 and in September from Colebrook Sturrock 8. Co, Estate Agents, High Street, Bridge Further information on the web site and from John Corfielcl, tel: 01227 830976 Bridge Bulletin We are starting up a Bridge Bulletin If you subscribe, the bulletin will be emailed to you, as and when there is something you might want to know about happenings in the village including- reminders of meetings and events new items on the village web site links to Minutes and Agendas informing you of issues affecting the village — especially contentious planning matters. Visit the web site for village news, information, agendas & minutes of Council and Planning meetings www.bridgevilIage.org.uk E i BRIDGE ‘ Parish Council Caring for the village Summer 201 5 Newsletter Next Parish Council meeting 7.15 pm Planning Committee 730 pm Full Council Thursday 1 1”‘ June 2015 Bridge Village Hall — all welcome Cllr Alan Atkinson Chairman Emergency Planning Nailbourne & Little Stour River Management Group Tel: 01227 830629 pheasantscroft@btinternetcom Cllr Steve Fawke Vice-chairman Emergency Planning Planning Committee Neighbourhood Plan Speedwatch Tel: 01227 830336 steve@bridgevillage.org.ul< Cllr Katy Brooks Bridge in Bloom Mill Centre Primary School Liaison Recreation Ground Sports Trust Tel: 07516 450941 Cllr Rosemary Atkinson katy@bridgevillage.org_uk Allotment Association Bridge in Bloom Litter Picking Neighbourhood Planning Recreation Ground Welcome Pack Tel: 03227 830629 rosy.atklnson@btinternet.com Neighbourhood Pian Primary School Liaison Recreation Ground Wild Flower Project Tel: 01227 830311 sue@bridgevillage.org.uk Cllr Robert Moon Emergency Planning Hall Management Planning Committee (Chairman) Recreation Ground Tel: 07874 637?’49 Cllr John Corfield Art ln Bridge Newsletter Editor Parish Website Planning Committee Tel: 01227 830976 johnc@bridgevillage.org.uk Cllr Paldeep Dhillon Emergency Planning Mill Centre Recreation Ground Speedwatch Tel: 07740 096261 paldeepdhillon@mail.com Cllr ? This seat was not filled. If you are interested in being co-opted to this seat, then please Contact the . Parish Clerk before 315‘ May. Your Parish Clerk Philip Wicker Maudsley House, 47 High Street, Bridge, CT4 512 Tel: 01227 831085 clerk@bridgevillage.org.uk Parish Council 2015 As there were only 8 candidates for the 9 seats no election took place. This seat will be filled by co-option. Councillors serve for four years. The Parish Council meets on the second Thursday of each month (except for August) at 7.30 pm in Bridge Village Hall. The Planning Committee meets just before at 7.15 pm. All are welcome to attend and are invited to address the Council at the start of the meeting. Agendas and Minutes are displayed on the Notice Boards by the White Horse and Bridge Down steps and on the web site www.bridgevillage.org.uk