Pailton News
October 20th, 2008
Health & Stacey by
Plested & Brown ...thanks to Live & Local
On 18th October the village hall was full to
overflowing by those who share our insatiable appetite for all that the ‘Live
and Local’ scheme can provide.
The much-publicised performance of ‘Health and Stacey’ provoked non-stop
laughter by its fast-moving, topical and somewhat racy account of a couple
escaping England’s stifling regulation-prone culture for a calamitous existence
on a remote tropical island.
This presentation had already won acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe and
quickly drew an enthusiastic response from the audience for its humour,
sophistication and imaginative scenery.
The two performers, Clare Plested and Adam Brown, not only kept the
audience in a state of lively animation but achieved a rapid and skilful
manipulation of their exotic scenery in pace with the galloping story line. The
term ‘audience participation’ took a new turn as the two performers enlivened
the event by involving the startled occupants of the forward rows in the final
excesses of their colourful fantasy.
The single-part show lasted for a full breathtaking hour and was followed
by a grand raffle also an enticing array of cheeses and wine.
The chairholder of the village hall committee, Lesley French, thanked the
visiting performers for an ‘hilarious and enjoyable evening’ also expressed
appreciation for what was probably the largest attendance ever to support a
village hall function.
The next event to be arranged by the
committee at the hall will be an evening of ‘pig racing’. Pailton’s very own
version of the ever popular race night often staged at similar venues. Our pigs
may not fly but they will race round the track to the delight and amusement of
all participants. There will be a bar, refreshments and good company. Come and
join in the fun on Saturday 29th November at 8pm.
Parish
Council Meeting
The monthly meeting of the parish council
took place at the village hall on Monday 6th October.
All parish councillors were present with the county councillor and 8
members of the public in attendance.
A matter arising from the previous meeting
covering attempts to prevent heavy vehicles travelling through the village was
discussed and it was recommended that the Area
Surveyor should be urged to erect signage at the principal access points to
divert L.Vs
on to the trunk roads.
The subject of the shop and post office was discussed at some length. The
sub committee reported that no serious purchaser has come forward consequently
the only remaining prospect seemed to be for the parish council to raise a loan
for the purchase of the property on behalf of the village and to run it as a
community venture. The sub committee proposed that the parish council should
obtain a market valuation then seek a Public Works loan. Once this had been
agreed in principle the sub committee would call a public meeting to present the
options before a final decision could be made subject to the views and wishes of
the residents.
Amongst the documents for circulation was a
booklet describing the plans for the future of Rugby Borough offering an
opportunity for residents to submit their views on an enclosed questionnaire for
submission by 31st
October.
During the report from Cllr Phillip Morris-Jones gave an account of the
recent Rugby Rural North Locality Panel which had addressed many local issues
including community safety, re-activation of Neighbourhood Watch, speeding
traffic, heavy vehicles disturbing the Fosse villages, obtaining community
grants, dealing with flooding and blocked drains.
As part of the Borough Council report Cllr A Gillias gave an account of
progress with the Western Relief Road which is experiencing unexpected
delays.
The subject of footpaths was discussed and
it was reported that
WCC is taking action against a local land-owner for
obstructing a public footpath. A kissing gate has been installed on the footpath
adjacent to the White Lion Inn.
The council discussed a recommendation that the three entry points to the
village should have identity signs installed in the form of heavy granite blocks
with engraved plaques. It was also suggested three more community notice boards
should be obtained as well as replacement equipment for the playgroup who meet
in the village hall. Grants would be sought towards these purchases.
Village grass cutting was discussed and it was agreed that the parish
council should undertake the devolved responsibility for grass cutting in
Brookside Avenue for which a contribution would be received from
R.B.C.
Cllr Swindell raised the important subject of Neighbourhood Watch as a
matter to be brought forward to the next meeting and the names of two volunteers
were given as potential co-ordinators.
The next meeting will be held on
3rd November
Joanna Morris-Jones