… thanks to the volunteers who turned out on Saturday morning (29 Feb) having faith in the weather  forecast that the heavy rain would cease by the 10am start – which it did.  We only had one shower, and we ended in near-sunshine.

Numerous bags of litter were collected and stacked up for Amey to collect.

It is just a shame that it is necessary to do this.  Why can’t the litter louts put their cans, crisp packets and sweet wrappers in the litter bins?  There are plenty of them around.

For information about the Bagshot Society please see https://bagshotvillage.com/bagshot-society

The weather forecast indicates that the rain should clear by 10am, so the Litter Pick will still go ahead.  Meet at 10 in the car park behind the Coop.  There remains a risk of showers so wear boots and suitable clothing.

This Saturday 29 Feb.  Meet in the car park behind the coop at 10am. We have all the equipment that was bought last year, but you can bring your own. Please help. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

For more information see Bagshot Society

Saturday 29 February is the date for our next Village Clean-up with the intention of doing those areas that were inaccessible last summer due to undergrowth.  Meet at 10am in the car park behind the Coop.

Further details will be published on the Bagshot Society page.

… and get answers to the questions that concern you.

Our annual “Meet the Councillors” Q&A session was held on Wednesday 22 January 2020. The meeting was well attended and productive.

For information about the Bagshot Society who organised this event, please see https://bagshotvillage.com/bagshot-society

Village community clean-up 2

Saturday 28 September

Our second community clean-up repeated the success of the first, even though not as many people attended.

We concentated on roads and paths, and also School Lane field, ending up with many bags of litter taken out of the environment.

A big ‘thank you’ to all who participated.

Organised by The Bagshot Society to make our village an even better place.

http://www.bagshotvillage.com/bagshot-society

The AGM was held on Wednesday 18 September in the Brook Church.  The revised constitution was approved and three new members were elected to the committee.  The AGM business was followed by cheese and wine.

Details of the Bagshot Society can be found here.

Heritage Open Days provide an opportunity to see places that are not normally readily accessible.  This year the places that are open include St Tarcisius First World War Memorial Church, Bagshot Chapel, and a twilight  graveyard tour at St Perter’s Frimley, plus several talks.

See the brochure  Surrey Heath Heritage Open Days 2019 for details, dates and opening times.

Having noted our feedback concerning the eventual removal of all the rubbish that was collected, Daniel Harrison (Executive Head of Business, Surrey Heath Borough Council) has written to the Bagshot Society “… despite these issues it seems that your event was a great success both in terms of supporting community involvement and promoting civic pride.”

While The Bagshot Society organised the event, its success is down to all those residents who take pride in our village and turned out to support. Give yourself a pat on the back!

You can read more about the clean-up here … Village Clean Up a great success