Cinema Corsley
There isn't a film night in December, so we'll be back in the New Year with this intriguing portrayal of man's struggle against nature and himself...
‘The Mercy’
Thursday 16th January
Corsley Reading Room
Doors open at 7 pm
film begins at 7.30 pm
A close second choice with our voters in September, The Mercy recounts the true story of an amateur sailor's quest to become the first man to circumnavigate the world solo in 1968. Always the outsider among the nine men entering the race, Colin Firth plays the leading role in the story of Donald Crowhurst's mysterious disappearance.
Tickets available on the door, on the night (if available),
or in advance from Acres Supply (cash only please)
Refreshments and a licensed bar.
Thursday 16th January
Corsley Reading Room
Doors open at 7 pm
film begins at 7.30 pm
A close second choice with our voters in September, The Mercy recounts the true story of an amateur sailor's quest to become the first man to circumnavigate the world solo in 1968. Always the outsider among the nine men entering the race, Colin Firth plays the leading role in the story of Donald Crowhurst's mysterious disappearance.
Tickets available on the door, on the night (if available),
or in advance from Acres Supply (cash only please)
Refreshments and a licensed bar.
or in advance from Acres Supply (cash only please)
Refreshments and a licensed bar.
The Future of the Len White Charity
The Trustees of the Len White Charity, Corsley Parish Councillors, give public notice that
consideration is being given to winding up this Charity in accordance with its Trust Deed.
The Trustees seek final bids for grants, by 31 December 2019, and feedback on their
intentions for the residual capital of the Fund.
Purpose of the Charity
The Len White Charity was set up in 1991 by Corsley Parish Council in memory of Len
White, a well known and respected resident of the Village. The Parish Councillors are the
Trustees and the objects of the Charity are:
(a) To pay the income from the Charity Fund for the benefit of the pupils of Corsley
School, in such manner as the Corsley Parish Council think fit or
(b) If Corsley Primary School closes the for the benefit of the children living in Corsley
between the ages of five and eleven years for educational purposes as the full
Corsley Parish Council shall think fit.
Financial Position
The funds of the Charity are now such that no meaningful income is achievable on the
remaining capital and the residue of the accrued income is now at such a low level that only
one or two low value grants could be considered. After any final grants, there would be
around £1000 capital remaining.
Terms of the Trust
The Trust Deed, in the event of ‘failure of the Trust’, allows the assets of the Trust to be
given to ‘...such other charitable institution or institutions having similar objects to those of
the Charity as the Trustees shall decide.’ The Trustees believe that exhaustion of the funds
available for distribution is tantamount to ‘failure’ and that options for distribution of the
remaining capital should be considered.
Options
The Trustees have unable to identify any ‘institutions having similar objects’ with the
restrictive direct requirement to serve only the children of Corsley. Instead, consideration
has been given to using the remaining capital to assist the funding of a project in Corsley
which would serve the needs of children and also provide a lasting memorial to Len WHITE
and those who donated to the Fund in 1991. To-date the project which has met with most
favour is replacement of the Heath bus stop shelter, which is in poor repair. This would
provide long term benefit to Corsley children who use the public bus service and a suitable
location for a memorial plaque.
Consultation
The Trustees have consulted the Charity Commission and Len White's family. The Charity
Commission are content for the Trustees to make their judgement in accordance with the
Deed provided that they have taken appropriate steps to ensure that suitable advertising
has identified no further beneficaries. The family (Mrs Ruth Bowers) have concurred with
the proposal to use the remaining capital as indicated above. This notice is intended to fulfil
the requirement for ‘suitable advertising’.
Way Forward
Comments are invited on the above proposals and any bids for grants in accordance with
the Charity Deeds, by 31 December this year. A further notice will be placed in the
November and December editions of the Bridge.
Neil Britten
Chairman, Corsley Parish Council/Len White Trustees
pc.corsleynb@gmail.com
01373 832515 or 07810 764714
Corsley Parish Council
Housing Survey
The returns of the supplementary PC questionnaire, intended to elicit views on open market housing need in Corsley, circulated with the Housing Needs survey, had been analysed. 64 responses had been received representing 20% of those distributed.
The answers were:
1. Is this your main home?
100% of responses related to main homes.
2. Are you the house-owner?
94% were home-owners, 6% (four, were not)
3. How many people live permanently in the house?
| No of occupants | Percentage of responses | Numbers of each |
| One | 23% | 15 |
| Two | 42% | 27 |
| Three | 17% | 11 |
| Four | 16% | 10 |
| Five | 2% | 1 |
4. How many bedrooms are there in the house?
| No of bedrooms | Percentage of responses | Numbers of each |
| One | 2% | 1 |
| Two | 14% | 9 |
| Three | 31% | 20 |
| Four | 31% | 20 |
| Five | 20% | 13 |
| Six | 2% | 1 |
5. Are you looking to downsize?
16% Yes and 84% No. Of the yes category (ten), three were ‘possibly’ in the near future.
6. Would you move to a smaller house (2 bedrooms or less) or a bungalow if one were available to buy in Corsley?
22% Yes, 78% No. From the other answers, notably Q8, the reason for the high number of ‘No’ answers could be a combination of perceived expense houses in Corsley, plus lack of availability and services.
7. Do you have any family members in need who have been unable to purchase houses in Corsley?
11% had family members likely to need accommodation, 89% had not. Of the 11% (4 responses), two were likely future need, the others unspecified.
8. Do you know of other reasons associated with the availability of appropriate housing that prevent people from living in Corsley? If so please state.
64% responded Yes, 36% No. Of the 64% the reasons included lack of a school, no shops or post office, poor bus service, A362 traffic, cost of housing in Corsley.
9. Whatever your needs, would you be in favour of more small (2/3 bed ) houses, or bungalows, being built in Corsley to enable young families to live in the Village? Please state preference for 2/3 bed, house or bungalow.
89% responded Yes, 20% No. The general preference was vey much 2/3 bed starter type and bungalows, with a small number, just three, mentioning bungalows for the elderly.
10. If you support development, would you rather see:
a. A large development at one site
23% Yes and 77% No. There were two references to Sturford and one to the OSPF as potential sites.
b. Smaller developments across the Village
66% Yes and 34% No. Of the Yes responses, several were site dependent, without any specific location preference.
Although 80% of the electors canvassed did not respond, which suggests that a large majority are uninterested in Corsley housing, Wiltshire regard a return of 20% sufficient for valid conclusions to be drawn . Of the returns, three responses stand out, question 6 which suggests that there is little interest in downsizing to smaller accommodation in Corsley, and questions 9 and 10 which showed support for further development in Corsley of small dwellings spread around the village. The results will be held as basis for judgement of any future housing proposals for Corsley.
Neil Britten
Chairman
pc.corsleynb@gmail.com
01373 832515/07810 764714
Wiltshire Council
Highways Newsletter
August 2019
Each month, Wiltshire Councillor Bridget Wayman, the Cabinet member for Highways and Waste, produces a comprehensive newsletter with a plethora of useful information about the responsibilities and activities of the Highways and Streetscene. The August edition covers conservation and grass cutting, weed control, road sweeping, abandoned vehicles, screetscene,
Download or view a pdf of the newsletter here
Corsley Wildflower Meadow
If you'd like to help out creating the new wildflower meadow at the Old School Playing Field, please do contact either Chris or Judith:
Chris Johnson
chrismajo@btinternet.com
mobile 07885 695534
Judith Selman
judithselman_m@hotmail.com
mobile 07746 119418
or connect with Facebook ‐ Corsley Wildflower Meadow Group
They'd love to hear from you!
chrismajo@btinternet.com
mobile 07885 695534
Judith Selman
judithselman_m@hotmail.com
mobile 07746 119418
or connect with Facebook ‐ Corsley Wildflower Meadow Group
They'd love to hear from you!
