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On 19th May 2009 over 90 people of all ages filled the Village Hall to find out about the Village Plan.
Six short presentations from all ages between 9 and 70 were given by a cross-section of residents from the village, the questions they were asked to answer were
‘What is good about living in Orston?’ and ‘What would make it better?’
The audience were then asked to answer the same questions and the results of these were written on to ‘Yellow sheets’. The results of which are on the link below.
A vote was then taken and it was agreed to go ahead with the Village Plan.
A steering group of 11 people has now been formed with a further 26 people ready to help as volunteers – extras always welcome….
Andy Holmes , Chairman 850830
Stewart Davidson, Vice Chairman 850820
Pauline Davidson, Secretary 850820
Caroline Newton, Youth 850190
Bob White, Youth 850253
Shirley Oates, Publicity 859024
Jeanette Hoole, Volunteer Liaison 850317
Brian Harrison, 850725
Lewis Wardle, Young People 850253
Peter Simpson, 850044
Carola Jones, Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire
The two most urgent priorities the steering group have identified are –
1 Find out what the young people of the village need and address these issues.
2 Use the volunteers to build on the findings of the yellow sheets.
Progress report
The young people have been meeting monthly at Barts Café, Dovecote Equestrian Centre, and sports equipment has been purchased, funded by the 3 peak challenge, and their suggestions for activites are being processed.
A questionnaire, with a separate one for the youth, is being drawn up and will be distributed by the volunteers to get detailed information about what Orston residents would really like for their village. This will identify further priorities to be addressed as the plan is being developed. Please continue to raise issues with any member of the steering group.
Forthcoming Events
Questionnaires to be circulated early January
To Contact The Village Plan Committee email orstonvillageplan@hotmail.com
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