 1. ALDERTON PARISH COUNCIL NEWSwww.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk / [email protected] MINUTES FROM PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS The latest minutes can be found at: https://www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk/meetings-2025 FLOOD PREVENTION Flood-prevention work has mitigated the impact of recent heavy, continuous rain. A couple of additional culvert grills will be inserted to help prevent debris accumulation on water courses. Sand and sandbags are also available at the allotments. PLANNING UPDATES Proposed Development – Land south of Beckford Road [now 32 houses] 24/00393/OUT No further news. Issues have been registered with Tewkesbury Planning by local residents and supported by a further submission from the Parish Council. Highways have yet to make a full response. Proposed Development – Land Behind 52-74 Willow Bank Road [ 48 houses] 2400801/FUL Following representation, the Parish Council have received assurances from Owl Homes that the bollards are only temporary and on a timer. Gloucestershire County Council have also confirmed that they will insist the bollards are removed. Planning enforcement issues remain. 25/01012/FUL Sunrise Nurseries, Gretton Fields Construction of an outdoor equestrian riding area. WAR MEMORIAL A local resident has identified two men with Alderton connections not listed on the War Memorial. These are AV Grimmett and J James. There is one AV Grimmett listed but there were in fact two brothers with the same initials. The Tewkesbury Conservation Officer is supportive of making two additions to the Memorial. ALLOTMENTS More trees have been planted on the western boundary. ROAD SAFETY The Parish Council is reconsidering the installation of two speed indicator devices in the village and is in discussion with Highways. More news in the new financial year. PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE A new website is being developed. Information about the Parish Council can be viewed on www.aldertonparishcouncil.org.uk. DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: at 7pm Tuesday 17 March 2026 in the Village Hall. Welcome to new residents Our monthly newsletter is available by email at www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/newsletter-signup. Visit www.aldertonvillage.co.uk for information on village services, clubs and organisations. Follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/aldertonglos & www.instagram.com/alderton_glos and join our WhatsApp groups (Alderton Residents and For Sale/Free) for local updates and to buy/sell. To join, contact Mark on 07973 963539 or [email protected]. 2. ALDERTON BUSINESSES & SERVICES
Whether you are stopping by for a familiar pint at the bar or joining us to discover our signature Gurkha hospitality and spice, our goal is to remain the heart of this village. We are honoured to be part of the Alderton story and look forward to serving you all for many years to come. Keep your eyes open for our Grand Opening and Quiz Nights; soon to be announced! Namaste and cheers! ALDERTON VILLAGE HALL www.aldertonvillagehall.co.uk [email protected] / [email protected] Our monthly café/coffee mornings are usually held on the first Saturday of each month from 10am-12 midday. Everyone is welcome to join us for fresh coffee, tea or hot chocolate and delicious home-made cakes made by the Village Hall volunteers. Come along on your own or meet up with friends. SATURDAY MARCH 7TH – BOARD GAMES CAFE, 10AM TO 12PM Come along on your own or with friends and family and join in with some friendly board game fun. There will be a selection of games for you to choose from, along with the usual delicious refreshments on offer. SATURDAY APRIL 11th - SEED SWAP CAFE, 10AM TO 12PM On this second Saturday of April, we'll be joining with Alderton Allotment Association to offer you a chance to pick up some seeds for the coming planting season. Bring along any spare seeds or seedlings you have and swap them for something new. SATURDAY MAY 2ND - PLANT SALE CAFE, 10AM TO 12PM Following a very successful event last year, we have once again joined forces with Alderton Gardening Club who have arranged for local nurseries to come along with plants to sell, ready for our spring planting season. Coffee, cake and plants, what could be better! SATURDAY JUNE 6TH - CANINE COFFEE MORNING, 10AM TO 12PM Well-behaved dogs on leads, big and small are very welcome to join us for this special morning. Homemade doggie treats will be available to buy as well as the usual tea, coffee and cakes. Takeaways are also available. ST MARGARET’S CHURCH SATURDAY APRIL 11TH 10AM - TIDYING UP THE CHURCHYARD We will be doing this on Saturday April 11th at 10am. If the weather is poor (based on the rain we've had!) the following Saturday, April 18th. A lot of visitors comment on what an attractive Churchyard we have and it is always great to have people to come and help keep it looking that way, so do join us to help. We are pleased to have a conservation area and a variety of spring flowers so it's good to keep the area looking good. OAK HILL CoE PRIMARY SCHOOL https://www.oakhill.gloucs.sch.uk/ We've had a busy first Spring tem with events to enrich the children's learning including a visit to a Gloucester Mosque and Gloucester Cathedral, a swimming gala and a Knex challenge day. We are now rushing on with the next term - plans for World Book Day, our own celebration day and the third Easter Fair are all underway. We are again reaching out for support from our local community connections for support for any donations for raffle prizes and financial support for our latest venture - turning the muddy play area into an all weather surface facility and are raising funds to help reach our huge goal of £16,000.00. Please let us know if you have any ideas to help us reach this target. OAK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL EASTER FAIR VILLAGE HALL, FRIDAY 27TH MARCH, 2PM TO 4PM
ALDERTON ACORNS QUIZ AND CURRY NIGHT, SATURDAY 7TH MARCH, 7PM, VILLAGE HALL
JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM - EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2 OR 3
We are an Ofsted Good setting, supported by a dedicated Committee of Trustees and recently shortlisted as Finalist for Trustee of the Year. If you are caring, enthusiastic and passionate about inclusive early years practice, we’d love to hear from you. We warmly welcome informal conversations from anyone who would like to find out more about the role or about Alderton Acorns before applying. In the first instance, please email [email protected] For an application form please email: [email protected] 3. CLUBS & SOCIETIESALDERTON GARDENING CLUB NEWS www.aldertonvillage.co.uk/alderton-gardening-club / Phil Kitson/Tom Cullimore The Alderton Gardening Club enjoyed a triumphant return in February after January’s meeting was cancelled due to poor weather. Despite another wet day, more than 70 members and guests gathered at Alderton Village Hall on Thursday 12th February, creating a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere. The evening’s distinguished speaker was Michael Marriott, former Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses for 35 years. Travelling from Shropshire, Michael delivered a comprehensive 90-minute talk titled “It’s Easy to Grow Beautiful Roses.” Now retired, he remains highly active, sharing his expertise with gardening clubs and advising prestigious clients. During his career, he has advised His Majesty King Charles at Highgrove and designed rose gardens both internationally and across the UK, including at Windsor Castle, Kew Gardens and The Queen Mary’s Garden in Regent’s Park. Introduced by Chairman Tom Cullimore, Michael covered every aspect of successful rose growing. He emphasised choosing healthy, reliable varieties and demonstrated how roses can be beautifully combined with perennials, biennials and annuals. Key topics included positioning and aspect, soil preparation, fertilisers, pruning, deadheading, mulching, planting, watering, and managing pests and diseases. Drawing on photographs from gardens he had visited or designed, he discussed cultivars, growth habits, fragrance and decorative hips. Michael recommends soil testing before applying fertiliser and favours wood chip mulches. He advocates a straightforward approach to pruning—cut back well at the correct time without overcomplicating the process—and prefers taking cuttings while plants are actively growing, reporting greater success than with traditional dormant hardwood cuttings. After a lively question session and warm applause, club notices followed. Members were thanked for their support, including Gotherington Nurseries for compost supplies. A May plant sale and the AGM were announced. Mary Anne Jones won the £10 gardening voucher for her photograph of an amaryllis in bloom. The popular raffle was drawn by Michael. Membership is thriving, with 94 members already signed up for 2026—seven more than last year at this time. Tickets for Sue Kent’s October 8th talk are selling well. The club next welcomes Mike Dron, Head Gardener at The Lords of the Manor, on March 12th for “Gardening Naturally.” Doors open at 6.45p.m at Alderton Village Hall for a 7.30 pm start. Free refreshments and a raffle, and some jobs and tips for the month if time permits. Members £3 Non Members £6 4. EVENTSGREAT WASHBOURNE GREAT WASHBOURNE SUMMER SUPPER - FRIDAY 19TH JUNE Please put it into your diary, it would be lovely to be able to welcome you back to our summer evening event. DEFIBRILLATORS There are two defibrillators in the village. To use both, take your mobile phone as you need to call 999 to get the release code. 1. Rear of porch, Alderton Village Hall, 2 Dibden Lane, Alderton, GL20 8NT https://w3w.co/taking.scramble.reporting ///taking.scramble.reporting 51.99805, -1.99729 2. Right-hand side of Pavilion, Alderton Playing Field, Beckford Road, Alderton, GL20 8NL https://w3w.co/dazzling.rounds.seemingly ///dazzling.rounds.seemingly 52.000121, -2.006243 Comments are closed.
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