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Photos of the Chilton Social at Addingrove Farm

Last Friday we had our Chilton Social which included a trip to Addingrove Farm where the Johnson family were kind enough to show us around the new robotic milking system they have installed.

We have posted photos on the Chearsley Parish Council website and these can be seen here many of which were taken by Szandi Kropok

 

Many thanks to all who helped organise the event: Michael, Chelsea, Tim and Nick for the splendid BBQ as well as all the helpers on the bar; Mark and the Johnson family for the fantastic explanation and of course those fearless tractor drivers who got us to and from our destination.

Don’t forget, Addingrove Farm will be producing and selling its own milk products direct from the farm in the next couple of weeks. Keep an eye on progress by following their posts on Facebook

We look forward to seeing you next month.

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Good progress on traffic calming in Chilton

GOOD PROGRESS WITH TRAFFIC CALMING IN CHILTON

The Chilton Community Speed Watch team reports a big reduction in speeding during peak traffic hours. During the first week of action with the radar gun, up to 25% of cars were travelling over 35mph through the centre of the village. The fastest car was recorded at 50mph! Five weeks and several CSW sessions later, the percentage of speeders had dropped to 2%.

Equally the investment in our new radar speed sign has had a very positive effect. The old sign regularly recorded a 37mph approach speed and this has now dropped to 32mph resulting in a noticeable difference in the speed of north-bound traffic.

Many thanks to all in the team who have given their time to this successful initiative.

Chilton CSW needs more volunteers to make it sustainable so if you can spare an hour or two to help make Chilton a quieter and safer village please contact Finn Koefoed-Nielsen at

 

 

Cows doing it for themselves

Tonight’s the night for the Chilton Social

We’ve organised a visit to Addingrove Farm for this month’s Chilton Social to see the Johnson family’s fascinating new robot dairy in action. We plan to take two groups of people down to the farm where they will be able to see the cows milk themselves.

Tractors and trailers will take you to the farm and back to Chilton House, where you can tuck into a BBQ, have a drink and catch up with friends and neighbours.

Programme:

  • 17:00 First tractor departure from Chilton House
  • 18:00 Second tractor departure from Chilton House
  • 18:00 BBQ (local food supplied by Boarstall meats) and cash bar at Chilton House

Suggested donation of £2 per adult for the dairy trip with all the proceeds going to the Chilton Church fund.

As for parking for those who do not live within walking distance, please park round the village as cars in the Business Centre drive will get in the way of the tractor and trailer. Those of you who might be bringing small children, please remember that although the cart wash is not deep, a child could drown and therefore, please watch them very very closely.

Thank you for your support, with best wishes from Bertie on behalf of the PCC and the Church Council.

 

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Chilton Social This Friday

Here’s some more information about this month’s Chilton Social which will take place on Friday 21st July (weather permitting).

If you’ve ever wondered what that new barn on the B4011 to Oakley is all about then you will love this social… we’ve organised a visit to Addingrove Farm to see the Johnson family’s fascinating new robot dairy in action. We plan to take two groups of people down to the farm where they will be able to see the cows milk themselves.

Tractors and trailers will take you to the farm and back to Chilton House, where you can tuck into a BBQ, have a drink and catch up with friends and neighbours.

Programme:

  • 17:00 First tractor departure from Chilton House
  • 18:00 Second tractor departure from Chilton House
  • 18:00 BBQ (local food supplied by Boarstall meats) and cash bar at Chilton House

Suggested donation of £2 per adult for the dairy trip with all the proceeds going to the Chilton Church fund.
Feel free to invite friends and family from outside the village.

Please contact me if you want to reserve a place for the visit  by emailing me here.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Join us tonight for our Chilton Social

Join us, and our guest Greg Smith MP, for a drink and pleasant chat tonight between 6 and 8 pm

Our church, being at the heart of the village, acts as the hub that brings the community together, combating loneliness, improving mental health and helping people live life in all its fullness!

Bring your friends, your neighbours, your family and most importantly your cash :-)

Do come along and support this event, make new friends and catch up with old ones.

Can you help Chilton residents who are self-isolating in response to COVID-19?

Chilton Parish Council is looking for people who are willing and able to help those in the community who are vulnerable and / or self-isolating because of COVID-19.  Let us know if you can help with:

  • Picking up shopping
  • Walking the dog
  • Posting mail
  • Calling for a chat
  • Or anything else

by emailing Bobs Damerell at or calling 07929044870, giving your name, address and telephone number and we’ll add your name to our list of volunteers.

Coronavirus is contagious. Please take every precaution to ensure you are spreading only kindness. Avoid physical contact (2m distance). Wash your hands regularly. Items should be left on the doorstep.