The Current Cold Spell Problems

It goes without saying that the current cold spell is causing many difficulties for everyone. Wesham Councillors have taken steps to obtain an (overpriced !) amount of rock salt from an independent supplier which has been scheduled to be spread in the most needed places. The areas around The Memorial;The Post Office; The Co-op; The 2 Schools/Church entrances, the school crossing areas and Wesham Community Centre have been identified.
The supervisors of the Kirkham Prison Service have kindly agreed to collect the salt and with the aid of the inmates, as many of the pavements will be gritted as soon as possible, subject to the quantity of rock salt available.

Our thanks to the Prison Service.

See also the gazette article 7th Jan 2010 "Ice Crisis Deepens as Grit Runs Out" click here

Medlar with Wesham Town Council

A vacancy has arisen on Medlar with Wesham Town Council. See the panel to the right for details.

A Happy New Year !

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Very Happy New Year
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"The Wesham Forum"

Weshams Best Kept Gardens Competition 2009

The November Wesham Community Pride Trust News poster is currently being distributed. This months issue gives details of the 'Best Kept Gardens Competition 2009 - Awards.

The event was held on November 10th at Wesham Community Centre. A presentation was given on the work of WCPT by the Chairman, Cllr Alan Clayton to a packed room of invited guests.

The prizes for the best kept gardens and certificates to several people, schools and organisations were presented by the Mayor of Wesham Cllr Linda Nulty. The Best Overall certificate and the 'Tom Cawley Trophy' was presented by Trish Cawley to Mrs Jessie Whiteside of Market St Wesham.

Mrs Whiteside was also presented with a certificate by the Mayor of Medlar-with-Wesham, Cllr Mrs Linda Nulty for being judged 1st in the large garden category.

To enlarge the News November 2009 click here or on the picture.

Wesham Honours the Fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Wesham Pays its' Respects

Wesham's Community attended in large numbers at the Remembrance Day Service .Wreaths were layed by the following organisations:-Medlar-with-Wesham Town Council; Fylde Borough Council; St Joseph's Catholic Church; The Armed Forces; Christ Church Wesham;Lancashire Constabulary;St John Ambulance;The Scout Association;The Guide Association;St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Medlar-with-Wesham C.E Primary School; Wesham and Treales Christ Church Youth Group;Kirkham and Fylde Rural Lions; Mrs Evelyn Ogden, Wesham Community Pride Trust and members of the public.

The Service was officiated by Rev Dr Alan Leeson.
The Remembrance Service has, over the years, increased in numbers attending at the Memorial. For the organisers it was particularly pleasing to see so many young people attending and laying wreaths.

"They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old,Age shall not weary them,Nor the years condemn,At the going down of the sun,and in the morning, We will remember them"

The Last Post and Reveille was played by Ben Wood from the 2 Rifles Regiment.

A poem was read by the Mayor, Councillor Linda Nulty:-
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the Crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We live, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were Loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up your quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John Macrae

Disqualification of Wesham Town Councillor

As the result of the disqualification of Medlar-with-Wesham Town Councillor Simon Renwick for failure to attend meetings for six consecutive months the post has now been declared as vacant. The following notice from the Fylde Borough Council Returning Officer has been issued.

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

TOWNSHIP OF MEDLAR-WITH-WESHAM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That , a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office
of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 26th November 2009 (14 days¤ after the date of this notice),
a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in
writing to the Returning Officer at the
Town Hall, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire,
FY8 1LW by TEN electors for the said Parish,
an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy
will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 28th January 2010.

Phillip Woodward
Returning Officer
Dated : 6th November 2009

¤ In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
Good Friday or bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

Christ Church Wesham Appointment of Priest in Charge

The Churchwardens and PCC of Christ Church Wesham are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Julie Jones as Priest in Charge of the joint benefice of Christ Church Wesham and Christ Church Treales. In addition, Julie is also appointed Mission Enabler for the Kirkham Deanery.

The Licensing of Reverend Julie Jones will be carried out by The Right Reverend Nicholas Reade, Bishop of Blackburn at Christ Church Wesham on Monday 7th December at 7.30 pm. Visiting clergy are invited to robe in the school, refreshments will be available following the service in the Wesham Community Centre.

Wesham History Project

This project is working with Wesham Interact and other community groups to develop an exhibition in the Community Centre in December. If you would like to participate contact wordsfromwesham@live.co.uk or telephone 01253 789054 or 07807 416431.

Incident in the Weeton Road Area

An incident occurred in the Weeton Road/Carr Drive/ Morland Ave area on 7th - 8th October 2009 when a number of car aerials were removed from many vehicles. They have been found and are currently at Kirkham Police Station. Please call in to the Police Station to collect if you notice your car aerial is missing.

Did you hear or see anything unusual or suspicious?

If you have any information, please contact PC 2138 Gary Cross or PCSO 7702 Jacqui Marwick on: Voicemail 01253 607044 or Kirkham Enquiry desk 01253 604733

Your call will be dealt with in complete confidence and the information that you supply may help to reduce crime.

Mowbreck Lane Proposed Development

Medlar with Wesham Town Council are hosting a further 'Public Meeting' to be held in the Community Centre on MONDAY 19th OCTOBER at 7.30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to update residents of the latest situation and try to answer any queries.

The formal 'Notice of Objection' submitted to Fylde Borough Council by Medlar-with-Wesham Town Council can be downloaded by clicking on the panel to the right.

Please let us (The Town Council) know your views on the proposal via the 'Comments' below.