We are delighted to announce that the Rearsby Neighbourhood plan has been approved following the referendum on the 28th October 2021.
The Parish Council would like to sincerely thank all those who have helped and supported us throughout the process.
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Agenda, Council, 2021.11.04
The Nuns Seat
On Thursday 21st October 2021 we were delighted to welcome a number of Sisters from St Josephs (Rearsby) Convent to celebrate the installation of the bench at the top of the conker field dedicated to them. In a short speech by the Parish Council Chair the Sisters were thanked for their generosity in donating the field to the community before walking down to Beardsley’s for tea and cake.
The Nuns, had travelled from as far away as London & Cleethopres, with one visiting from the U.S. and others from Nottingham and Leicester. They had all served at the convent at different times with one saying she joined the Rearsby Convent in 1949 at the age of 14.
They said they had thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and whilst in the village took the opportunity to visit the cemetery in the convent grounds.
See the article under the History link about the history of the Convent.
Borough & County Councillor Update for October 2021
October started with 10 days self-isolation for me after I tested positive for covid – I didn’t feel ill but I came into contact with someone who was later positive at a County Council meeting and therefore got ‘pinged’. The resultant test at Birstall was so quick and efficient, from arrival to leaving less than 10 minutes, and I got my results early the next day. If you get contacted by track and trace, or alternatively you develop symptoms, I really would encourage you to go and get a test. Details and how to book can be found here: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.
The Beardsley’s bench
Lovely to see the new bench on the Conker field sponsored by Beardsley’s being used by members of the family, Janet Hutchinson (nee Beardsley) Shirley Stone (nee Beardsley) & Evelyn Underwood (nee Beardsley).
Referendum on Neighbourhood Plan for Rearsby
Don’t forget Thursday 28th October 2021 is Referendum date for the village Neighbourhood Plan.
Voting in the Village hall 7:00am to 10:00pm