Welcome to the Barnton Village Website, which is maintained and hosted by Barnton Parish Council. Barnton is a pleasant, large village located within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester. The village lies to the north of both the Trent-Mersey canal (part of the famous Cheshire Ring) and the River Weaver, and around 2 miles to the north-west of the town of Northwich. The village has a long, rural history, but grew rapidly in the 1800s thanks to the success of the Brunner Mond company (who occupied a large site in neighbouring Winnington) and who built hundreds of houses for their workers here. The village now boasts an excellent range of local amenities and is within easy reach of the A49, M56 and M6 making it popular with commuters to Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. It is surrounded by wonderful Cheshire countryside and enjoys an enviable location on some of Cheshire’s most attractive inland waterways. The world-famous Anderton Boat Lift – The Cathedral of the Canals – lies under half a mile away in neighbouring Anderton, whilst Barnton itself offers two fine examples of early Victorian engineering in the Barnton and Saltersford canal tunnels. With more than 5,500 residents, modern Barnton is a thriving, family-friendly village within the heart of Cheshire, which ‘Pearson’s Companion to the Cheshire Ring’ describes as offering “every product and service any civilised person might possibly require – recordings of late Beethoven string quartets excepted!” |
Barnton Parish Council
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STOP PRESS!!!!!
Quotations sought for 2 year Parish Council Grounds Maintenance contract.
Click here for full details of contract and how to submit a quote.
FACE-LIFT FOR OUR WEBSITE
As part of a package of measures to engage with you more effectively, the Parish Council has given this website a much-needed make-over. You will be able to access the newly re-vamped web pages and check out what’s happening in the village.
We hope you like what we’ve done with the website and we’re keen to hear your views. So, please feel free to let us know what you think by sending your comments to our Web Manager, Jenny Jeffs at jennyjeffs1@sky.com
WOODLAND TRUST GRANT
Jane Carter has won a Woodland Trust grant of 100 free trees for Barnton, to help mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee year.
The trees will all be native species, small copse and hedgerow trees. 50 trees have already been earmarked for 2 places on the River Weaver, so that means good homes are needed for 50 trees for 2012. The trees are 'whips'- about 12 inches tall, and will be arriving sometime between the end of January/February 2012, with a view to planting out before the end of March.
Suggestions or requests please to jane@seedthread.co.uk and many thanks to those who have offered help with planting when the time comes - you are all stars!
WHAT'S ON IN BARNTON
Check out our What's On page to see events happening in Barnton.
HACKNEY CARRIAGE (TAXI) CONSULTATION - 16 January to 16 April 2012
Cheshire West and Chester Council wants to ensure residents and visitors to the Borough have access to safe and reliable taxis and private hire vehicles. In order to do this, they want to produce clear and consistent standards and guidelines for taxi and private hire licence holders by harmonising the way the Council regulates these services.
More information and details of how to have your say
WOMEN'S SAFE TRANSPORT SERVICE
Check on the Voluntary Action Vale Royal website for details of this service and the threats to it due to lack of funding etc.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?
CHESHIRE WEST CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU are available to help - free of charge. Click here for more details . . .
"MEN IN SHEDS"
Since 2009 Age UK Cheshire has been running a hugely successful project called “Men in Sheds” that targets older men who are at risk of becoming socially excluded or isolated, bringing them together in a ‘shed’ environment where they can share skills, learn new skills, or simply put the world to rights over a cup of tea. They currently operate four sheds in Hartford, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, and Chester.
They have now been invited by The Big Lottery Fund’s Silver Dreams programme to submit a stage 2 application to turn this project into a mobile ‘shed’, targeting older men who live in rural communities where they may be experiencing difficulties in accessing such activities through ill-health, lack of transport, etc. They will adapt an ex-mobile library-type vehicle and visit rural areas across Cheshire, providing activities such as woodworking, woodcarving, pottery, art and crafts, etc.
For more information see this leaflet, which can be printed off and completed if required, or alternatively copies of this leaflet/questionnaire will be available from locations around the village soon. Keep watching this space for details of where you will be able to pick up a copy. The deadline for Age Uk Cheshire preparing their application is 29th February.
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BARNTON PARISH COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!!!
At present Barnton Parish Council have only 9 members with vacancies to co-opt the remainder. As a councillor you do need the time to devote to some actual support work and organisation as well as a three weekly meeting. It is a very satisfying way of getting involved in your community plus you can make your mark and make a real difference to the place where you live. At present we could really use someone with fundraising/grant application skills, project management or financial skills. Could this be you?
If so please get in touch with our Clerk, Phillip Evoy, on 07849344940 or email him at barntonpc@aol.com
Phill could arrange for you to have an informal chat with one of the present councillors so that you can get more of an idea of what to expect.
BARNTON FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION TO MARK
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE
Would you be interested in helping to organise a Family Day in Barnton to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012?
Barnton Parish Council would like to mark this momentous occasion by hosting an all-day event in the village with practical help and support from a wide cross-section of the village community.
Planning is at an early stage and very little discussed so far is set in stone. What we do know is when the event will take place - one day over the first weekend in June, possibly the Bank Holiday Monday - and where - Nursery Road recreation ground. As yet, the only confirmed attraction is a roller blading competition at the skate park, which is being organised by a team of young, committed and very enthusiastic users.
Ideas for the day abound. How about a 1950s theme for the day? Possible attractions include e.g. bouncy castle; face painting; caricaturist; giant games; goal competition; 1950s Barnton photo exhibition; cheerleaders, Morris dancers; jugglers; tea/coffee tent; cake stall; burger & hot dog stand; tribute band; fancy dress etc. etc.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you, the community to come together, volunteer your time, contribute your ideas, make suggestions and, over the next few months, plan, organise and ultimately deliver a fun and memorable day for the whole village to participate in and enjoy.
Relevant experience is not necessary. What we are looking for is input from enthusiastic, committed individuals with a sense of community spirit; organisations based in and around the village to offer their help, expertise, advice and support and for local businesses to contribute - in cash or in kind - to making this event a great success.
If you like the idea of rolling back the decades to a time when everyone pulled together, or you just fancy the idea of being part of something truly memorable, get in touch. Call Phillip Evoy on 07849 344940 or email him at barntonpc@aol.com
Quotations sought for 2 year Parish Council Grounds Maintenance contract.
Click here for full details of contract and how to submit a quote.
FACE-LIFT FOR OUR WEBSITE
As part of a package of measures to engage with you more effectively, the Parish Council has given this website a much-needed make-over. You will be able to access the newly re-vamped web pages and check out what’s happening in the village.
We hope you like what we’ve done with the website and we’re keen to hear your views. So, please feel free to let us know what you think by sending your comments to our Web Manager, Jenny Jeffs at jennyjeffs1@sky.com
WOODLAND TRUST GRANT
Jane Carter has won a Woodland Trust grant of 100 free trees for Barnton, to help mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee year.
The trees will all be native species, small copse and hedgerow trees. 50 trees have already been earmarked for 2 places on the River Weaver, so that means good homes are needed for 50 trees for 2012. The trees are 'whips'- about 12 inches tall, and will be arriving sometime between the end of January/February 2012, with a view to planting out before the end of March.
Suggestions or requests please to jane@seedthread.co.uk and many thanks to those who have offered help with planting when the time comes - you are all stars!
WHAT'S ON IN BARNTON
Check out our What's On page to see events happening in Barnton.
HACKNEY CARRIAGE (TAXI) CONSULTATION - 16 January to 16 April 2012
Cheshire West and Chester Council wants to ensure residents and visitors to the Borough have access to safe and reliable taxis and private hire vehicles. In order to do this, they want to produce clear and consistent standards and guidelines for taxi and private hire licence holders by harmonising the way the Council regulates these services.
More information and details of how to have your say
WOMEN'S SAFE TRANSPORT SERVICE
Check on the Voluntary Action Vale Royal website for details of this service and the threats to it due to lack of funding etc.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?
CHESHIRE WEST CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU are available to help - free of charge. Click here for more details . . .
"MEN IN SHEDS"
Since 2009 Age UK Cheshire has been running a hugely successful project called “Men in Sheds” that targets older men who are at risk of becoming socially excluded or isolated, bringing them together in a ‘shed’ environment where they can share skills, learn new skills, or simply put the world to rights over a cup of tea. They currently operate four sheds in Hartford, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, and Chester.
They have now been invited by The Big Lottery Fund’s Silver Dreams programme to submit a stage 2 application to turn this project into a mobile ‘shed’, targeting older men who live in rural communities where they may be experiencing difficulties in accessing such activities through ill-health, lack of transport, etc. They will adapt an ex-mobile library-type vehicle and visit rural areas across Cheshire, providing activities such as woodworking, woodcarving, pottery, art and crafts, etc.
For more information see this leaflet, which can be printed off and completed if required, or alternatively copies of this leaflet/questionnaire will be available from locations around the village soon. Keep watching this space for details of where you will be able to pick up a copy. The deadline for Age Uk Cheshire preparing their application is 29th February.
.
BARNTON PARISH COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!!!
At present Barnton Parish Council have only 9 members with vacancies to co-opt the remainder. As a councillor you do need the time to devote to some actual support work and organisation as well as a three weekly meeting. It is a very satisfying way of getting involved in your community plus you can make your mark and make a real difference to the place where you live. At present we could really use someone with fundraising/grant application skills, project management or financial skills. Could this be you?
If so please get in touch with our Clerk, Phillip Evoy, on 07849344940 or email him at barntonpc@aol.com
Phill could arrange for you to have an informal chat with one of the present councillors so that you can get more of an idea of what to expect.
BARNTON FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION TO MARK
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE
Would you be interested in helping to organise a Family Day in Barnton to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012?
Barnton Parish Council would like to mark this momentous occasion by hosting an all-day event in the village with practical help and support from a wide cross-section of the village community.
Planning is at an early stage and very little discussed so far is set in stone. What we do know is when the event will take place - one day over the first weekend in June, possibly the Bank Holiday Monday - and where - Nursery Road recreation ground. As yet, the only confirmed attraction is a roller blading competition at the skate park, which is being organised by a team of young, committed and very enthusiastic users.
Ideas for the day abound. How about a 1950s theme for the day? Possible attractions include e.g. bouncy castle; face painting; caricaturist; giant games; goal competition; 1950s Barnton photo exhibition; cheerleaders, Morris dancers; jugglers; tea/coffee tent; cake stall; burger & hot dog stand; tribute band; fancy dress etc. etc.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you, the community to come together, volunteer your time, contribute your ideas, make suggestions and, over the next few months, plan, organise and ultimately deliver a fun and memorable day for the whole village to participate in and enjoy.
Relevant experience is not necessary. What we are looking for is input from enthusiastic, committed individuals with a sense of community spirit; organisations based in and around the village to offer their help, expertise, advice and support and for local businesses to contribute - in cash or in kind - to making this event a great success.
If you like the idea of rolling back the decades to a time when everyone pulled together, or you just fancy the idea of being part of something truly memorable, get in touch. Call Phillip Evoy on 07849 344940 or email him at barntonpc@aol.com