SUMMER FETE – BARROWDEN – starts at 12.00, 30th June.


Lots of family fun on the village green ; BBQ, Pimms, traditional fete stalls; classic cars. Battle of Britain Flypast est. 12.45. Plus the renowned Duck Race on the pond.
Proceeds to St Peter’s Church and village groups.
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We need some signs making for the Summerfest


We have a challenge! We need signs making for the Summerfest, ideally wooden signs like the old fashioned village street signs. We can, if required, supply plastic self-adhesive 2-inch letters if someone will supply or make the wooden signs with the arms painted with white gloss paint.

If you can help make one or more of these, text or phone John Oakley on 07462808313 or email signs@wingonline.com 

One to go by the Maze with signs pointing:

  • Straight over green saying “Dog Show”
  • Right saying “Village Hall, Church and Exhibitions”
  • Right saying “Artisan Market”
Sign to go in front of church  with arrows saying:
  • Pointing left: “Dog Show”
  • Pointing left: “Art Exhibition”
  • Pointing left: “Food and Drink Court”
  • Pointing right: “Wingledon” yes, that’s right – Wing’s Wimbledon
  • Pointing right: “Zorbes”
  • Pointing right: “Competition”
Signs saying “Oxen Rides”:
  • to go at top of Church Street pointing down
  • same to go at top of Middle Street
  • same to go at top of Reeves Lane
Signs saying:
  • “Toilets in Village Hall and car park” to go throughout village.
  • Signs directing cars to “Car Park”
    • from Morcott Road end (to go where tea sign is) and
    • from Reeves Lane end saying “car park follow diversion signs”.
  • One final sign for “Entrance to Car Park” .

Wing Village Hall Needs A New Hall Manager/Caretaker


Due to the imminent retirement of the current manager, the Wing Village Hall Committee is seeking a local applicant to make sure that the Village Hall is kept up to the current high standards.

This is a paid position.

Purpose of the Role: To manage the general day-to-day maintenance of the hall overseeing any queries and to ensure the hall is in a fit state for hirers.

Management tasks: To be the line manager to both the cleaner and any person supporting the maintenance role by assisting with heavy duty tasks and lawnmowing when required.

Regular activities: The job includes:

  • Checking the state of the hall periodically and reporting to the committee of any major issues.
  • Tidying up the hall generally, checking for breakages, blown bulbs etc.
  • Managing the notice boards and removing litter.
  • Checking the postbox and making sure the appropriate member of the committee is informed of any correspondence.
  • Checking the janitorial supplies ( cleaners etc.) and topping up as required.
  • Checking and replacing paper towels and toilet rolls.
  • Monitoring the cleaning and arrange for additional cleaning when required.
  • Maintain regular communication with the cleaner and updating her on the weekly bookings so she can organise her time accordingly.
  • Scheduling the mowing of the lawn.

Anyone interested in taking on this vital role should contact the Village Hall Committee Chair, Sally Cox ( mrssallycox@hotmail.com ) Tel: 07976936509, to discuss the extent of these tasks, the timing and the remuneration

St George’s Barracks Initial Feedback from the RCC


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