Apologies: Father Paul, Bethany Coyle, Bernie Caygill Present: 22 paid up members Chairman: Jodie Barwick-Bell Chairman’s Report Jodie welcomed everyone to our first AGM and opened the discussion by asking how people felt about how we communicated to the village. Newsletters It was noted that this was how several people got involved in the first place, … Read more
Apologies: Father Paul, Bethany Coyle, Bernie Caygill Present: 22 paid up members Chairman: Jodie Barwick-Bell Matters Arising: We are still awaiting info re Community Service people wanting to volunteer – Mandi to follow up. Poetry Night for Dec – no details yet Bike Project 3 Nov cycle event at Scout Hut attracted 35 people and … Read more
I have listed below all Christmas events happening in and around Chopwell. Let’s support local businesses and charities as much as possible and celebrate in true Chopwell spirit. Have a very Merry Christmas! 30th November Chopwell Woods Christmas Trees Special Launch Event | Starts at 6pm Get more info here Chopwell School Christmas Fair Open … Read more
This week was focused on Brightening Up the Village, trimming back hedges, painting, clearing paths etc Huge THANKS! to everyone whose been out helping today Brightening Up Chopwell. What a great team effort it’s been- all for the community. Another two skips filled with rubbish from round the village- thanks again to the council for … Read more
This was the first week of Brighten Up Chopwell month and was focused on ‘Clean Up’. As you can see there was a HUGE rubbish amnesty throughout the village! what an awesome bunch of kids we’ve had in the park today everyone of them worked so hard cleaning up the areas nearby and here is … Read more
Thanks to Chopwell Scouts for organising Chopwell’s first ever Scarecrow Trail. It was a great day, enjoyed by all! Fantastic efforts by the residents of Chopwell. Wonder what next years theme will be?!
Big Lottery Grant Brilliant news- the Chopwell Regeneration Group have been successful in getting a grant from the Big Lottery for £6,500 to hold a Brighten Up Chopwell month this Autumn. Having consulted with residents through Facebook, public meetings and via the council we know how important the appearance of the village is to our community and … Read more
