On Saturday 27th June, Mr. Gordon Arthur, chair of Smeeton Westerby Parish Council, awarded the winner's shield to Rob and Diane Boulter, and their son, Callum.

Paulene Doyle has volunteered to be our new Web Master.

Michael Shaw who has relinquished the Chairmanship after nine years of service.

Smeeton Westerby Parish Council needs a new Web Master. Are you a Smeeton resident, who would like to support the village? Do you enjoy surfing the net? Could you help to make the Council web site more interesting and vibrant? If so, contact Ann Clarke on: contact@smeetonwesterbypc.org.uk

Michael Shaw was elected Chairman in May 2000, but after nine years in office he has resigned as Chairman, although he will remain on the Council.
The new Chairman, Gordon Arthur, thanked Michael Shaw for his enthusiasm and time that he had spent during his time.

All the children in the village were invited to the Christmas Party in the Village Hall. Twenty-nine children, all under 10 years old had a great time.
They played lots of party games. During tea, Santa and Mrs Santa arrived with a sack full of presents for the children.
Their parents restored their energies with mulled wine and mince pies!

Santa and Mrs Santa are just setting out on their motorbike with a sack full of presents for the children.

Chris Arno and James Dolman hard at work digging out the offending bush

The Parish Council had received some complaints about an elder bush, which was growing on the edge of the allotments on Main Street, opposite the church.
As drivers were approaching Main Street, they were finding it progressively difficult to see traffic approaching from Saddington.

Autumn in the Allotment Gardens.
Plots are being cleared and manured ready for Spring planting.
Brussels sprouts, leeks, parsnips, celeriac, spinach and other winter vegetables are being harvested.

A view of the gardens from Pit Hill

Leicestershire County Council will hold two public meetings, which will be hosted by the Leader of the County Council, David Parsons, and local MPs David Garnier and Alan Duncan.
* 9th June at 8pm, Gartree School, Oadby
* 12th June at 8pm, Coplow Centre, Billesdon
Please come along to hear more about Pennbury and to have your say.

Please click on the title of this newsitem for a
* full overview of consultation meetings and opportunties to find out more and have your say about the Eco-town proposals in June 2008.
* links to relevant websites

The next meeting of Smeeton Westerby parish council will take place on Tuesday Nov 20th at 19:00 in the Village Hall