Sunday 9 March 2014

What's coming up in March 2014

Monday 10 March 2012:

Neighbourhood Planning - free training for councillors and residents

Thank you to all the volunteers who contributed to the Parish Plan and Visual Design Statement that we undertook between 2008 and 2011. We are now required to produce a Neighbourhood Plan.  Most of the work is done but to understand it better there will be free training at the Village Hall on Monday 10 March 2014 on how to put this plan together.  The training takes place between 7 and 9pm.

 
A Neighbourhood Plan is a new way of helping local communities to influence the planning of the area in which they live and work.  It can be used to
  • Develop a shared vision for your neighbourhood.
  • Choose where new homes, shops, offices and other development should be built.
  • Identify and protect important local green spaces.
  • Influence what new buildings should look like.

 
Kirkwells The Planning People have extensive town planning experience and will be available on the night to give us good pointers to develop our Neighbourhood Plan.  If you’d like to ‘pick up’ where you left off or would like the chance to contribute, then let Barbara Bland know so you don’t miss out on the training.
 

Community Surgery at Meriden Library

Community surgeries are held by Barbarar bland, our Clerk, and Bruce Brant, our Neighbourhood Co-ordinator from Solihull Council to discuss any issues at Meriden Library on Monday mornings from 10am-12pm.  Next surgery is Monday 10 March 2014.


Saturday 15 March 2014:

 

Meriden's First World War Centenary Commemoration 2014-2018

The working group meets at the Pavilion in the Sports Park on Saturday 15 March from 10am.  If you would like to join or have an event to promote during the centenary then come along.
 

Monday 24 March 2014:

 

Unveiling of the restored plaque on Meriden's roundabout by the Village Green

 
The Mayor of Solihull will attend the unveiling ceremony at noon on Monday 24 March.  The milestone shaped plaque sits under the oak tree on the roundabout by the Village Green.  It was originally unveiled on Monday 24 March 1962 by Alderman Bernard Hornby Hunt from Warwickshire County Council.  This was to mark the completion of the by-pass in 1958 whereby Meriden became a Village once again.
 
Alderman Hunt's family will also be in attendance who kindly offered to pay for its restoration. 

 

Parish Council Meeting


The next parish council meeting is on Monday 24 March 2014 at the Pavilion, Meriden Sports Park from 7.30pm.

Sunday 16 February 2014

What's coming up in February 2014

Half Term Sports Camp starts Monday 17 February 2014


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Parish Council Meeting is Monday 24 February 2014

Starts 7:30pm at the Pavilion, Meriden Sports Park

Saturday 12 October 2013

October 2013...what's coming up

Married Alive

On Sunday 13 October 2013, the Majikal Theatre Company are coming to the Village Hall for their musical comedy Married Alive.  Starts 7.30pm.  Tickets £10, concessions £9.  See www.majikaltheatre.co.uk for more info.

Next Parish Council Meeting

Will be on Monday 28th October 2013 at the Village Hall from 7.30pm. 

Half term Sports Camp at Meriden Sports Park

Starts Monday 28th October 2013.  9am to 3pm each day.  £10 a day or £40 for 5 days.

Monday 28th
Tuesday 29th
Wednesday 30th
Thursday 31st
Friday 1st
8.45 - 9.00
Arrive
Arrive
Arrive
Arrive
Arrive
9.00 - 10.30
Rounders
Tennis
Football
Rounders
Tennis
10.30 - 10.45
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
10.45 - 12.30
Cricket
Basketball/Netball
Cricket
Basketball/Netball
Cricket
12.30 - 13.30
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
13.30 - 15.00
Football
Rounders
Tennis
Cricket
Football




 
For the week please ensure you bring a packed lunch, healthy snacks, warm waterproof clothing as well as boots/trainers. Booking is ESSENTIAL. Call Paul Jayes on 07962375038 or email Paul Jayes on pauljayes@yahoo.co.uk.  All coaches are CRB checked and are trained first aiders. Daily cost £10.00 per day or a discounted £40.00 for a full week.

Wednesday 29 May 2013

Upcoming events

Pedal4Heroes cycling to Meriden on Thursday 30 May 2013


Pedal4Heroes are cyclying from Whittington Barracks to London from Thursday 30 May to Sunday 2 June 2013 raising money for Help for Heroes.

The first leg of their journey will see them stop in Meriden on Thursday 30 May around 10am where they will stop for a comfort and tea break at the Sports Pavilion and then visit the National Cyclist Memorial on the Green to commemorate.

Come along and support Pedal4Heroes.

Meriden Coronation Cup 2013 - Five-a-side Football Tournament

Saturday 1 June 2012, boys and girls can take part in the Meriden Coronation Cup, aged 6-11 and 12-16 years old.  Register at 12:30, kick-off 1pm.

Sunday 2 June 2012, twelve adult teams take part in the Meriden Coronation Cup including last year's winners Punchbowl Saints.  Kick-off 1pm.

Sunday 19 May 2013

What's happening in May 2013

Next parish council meeting 20 May 2013

Is our Annual General meeting and Parish Council meeting at the Sports Pavilion from 7:30pm.

Cardio tennis sessions for adults 21 May 2013

Coach Collen Mhlanga is now conducting adult cardio tennis sessions every Tuesday evening from 7pm for 45 minutes.  Cost £4.
Contact Collen on 07717 057547 if you would like to take part.

Half term sports camp from 28 May 2013

Paul Jayes next sports camp runs from Tuesday 28 May 2013 till Friday 31 May 2013 at the Sports Pavilion 9am to 3pm everyday.
£10 per day.
Please ensure that your child brings a pack lunch with them as well suitable clothing (bottoms and jackets) in case of wet weather and sunscreen in case of hot weather.
Please contact Paul Jayes on 07962375038 or pauljayes@yahoo.co.uk to confirm your child’s place.

Monday 1 April 2013

Happy Easter!

Spring has arrived with the clock's going forward at the end of March 2013.  So what's coming up in April 2013?

 

Tuesday 2 April 2013 - Easter Half Term Football Camp at Meriden Sports Park

Paul Jayes Easter 2013 Football Camp runs for 2 weeks from Tuesday 2 April 2013.  To view the details click here.

 

Monday 8 April 2013 - Community surgery at the library

Come along to discuss any issues or concerns you may have with Barbara Bland, our clerk, and Bruce Brant, Solihull's Neighbourhood Co-ordinator for Meriden.

Surgery runs between 10am and 12noon.

 

Friday 12 April 2013 - Extraordinary General Meeting

From 6:30pm at the Sports Pavilion, members to consider and approve the transfer of funds from the sale of Maxstoke Lane Playing Fields from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council to Meriden Parish Council.

 

Sunday 21 April 2013 - Tennis training at the Sports Park

Tennis training returns on Sunday 14 April between 10am and 12:30pm offering courses for more age groups.  Coach Collen Mhlanga can be contacted on 07717 057547 for more information or email him at mhlangac@gmail.com.

NEW for Spring 2013
Tots tennis age 3-5yrs cost £2 between 10am-11am


Tots tennis is for children aged 3 to 5 years old and enables them to learn the basics and how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities, based on the fundamental areas of balance, co-ordination, agility, movement and racket and ball skills.
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As Usual:

Mini Red / Juniors age 6 - 12yrs cost £3 between 10am-11am

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NEW for Spring 2013

Adult Coaching -  45mins Cost £4 between 11am and 11:45

Adult Cardio tennis -  45mins Cost £4 between 11:45am and 12:30pm

 

Wednesday 24 April 2013 - Police Beat Surgery

Meet Solihull Police and the clerk at the Sports Pavilion between 11am and 12noon.

 

Monday 29 April 2013 - Parish Council Meeting

From 7:30pm at the Village Hall

 

Saturday 2 March 2013

March 2013 events

Sunday 3 March 2013

Outdoor tenning training returns to Meriden Sports Park for 4 weeks.  Coach Collen Mhlanga will be there every Sunday between 10am-11am.  £3 per lesson.

Monday 4 March 2013

Community surgery at the library between 10am-12pm.  Meet Barbara Bland, Parish Clerk, with Bruce Brant, SMBC Neighbourhood Co-ordinator to discuss any issues you may have.

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Flooding update at the Village Hall from 7pm.  Meet Neal Thomas from SMBC and Ian Shaw from Severn Trent to get results from the camera survey undertaken last month.

Monday 25 March 2013

Parish Council meeting at the Village Hall from 7:30pm.

Wednesday 27 March 2013

Police Beat Surgery at The Pavilion, Meriden Sports Park, between 11am and 12pm.