Parishioner Survey Request

Added at 18:43 on 28 November 2023

The Parish Council is considering applying for funding from the government’s “levelling up” funds currently being disbursed, and have drafted a prospective grant application that will enable us to considerably enhance this parish resource. As part of the process, we need to ask the...

Bonfire night

Added at 18:36 on 28 November 2023

Although the ground was very wet the weather was kind and stayed dry for us. The bonfire was lit at 7pm by Brian, followed by fireworks at 7:30pm let of by Brian and Graham. With hot dogs, soup and drinks it was a very successful evening, with all profits going to next year's fireworks. Thank yo...

Update on the Orchard's Almshouses Fund

Added at 16:36 on 30 October 2023

Just having completed the Charity Commission Annual Returns for the period 31st December 2021 to 31st December 2022, I note that we have not had any grant applications since the summer of 2021. While that is good news in this time of austerity, I would just take this opportunity to remind parishione...

Cash Bingo

Added at 16:33 on 30 October 2023

On the evening of Friday 22nd September, Launcells Parish Hall Committee hosted another of their popular Cash Bingo evenings. Unfortunately the event was not as well attended as usual but there were enough players to make it a fun evening, even if not everyone went home with a prize! The Cash Bingo&...

Village Breakfast

Added at 16:27 on 30 October 2023

A tempting aroma of bacon and sausages greeted hungry guests as they arrived for breakfast at the freshly decorated Launcells Parish Hall on Saturday 16th September. The tables were attractively set out with fresh flowers and a selection of cereals and juices were displayed on a side table. Twenty s...

Pigsdon Quarry Extension Consultation Event

Added at 16:15 on 30 October 2023

The Launcells Parish Council Chairman and 3 councillors attended a site visit at Pigsdon Quarry which was both useful and informative with senior figures from Glendinnings attending and answering questions, Parishioners are strongly recommended to look in on the display and consultation day at the P...