www.keysoe.info, incorporating www.villagevoice.org.uk, providing information for the villages of Keysoe and Bolnhurst in Bedfordshire http://www.keysoe.info 2010-09-07T02:50:41+01:00 http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/images/M_images/mambo_rss.png text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/parish_council_agendas/parish_council_agenda_19mar08_6.html The Annual Parish Meeting for Bolnhurst Keysoe Parish Council will take place on Monday 16th March, 2009 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Keysoe. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/first_responder_scheme_volunteers_wanted.html A group of volunteers are aiming to set up a local First Responder Scheme in Bolnhurst and Keysoe.A First Responder Scheme is made up of volunteers who have been trained to attend NHS emergency calls provide that vital 'first aid' until the ambulance arrives.A volunteer needs to pass a training course, have access to a car ad be prepared to undergo regular refresher training. They can be any age from 18, provided they are fit and can drive a car. Training is provided by St John Ambulance and is free to all volunteers. If you are interested in joining the group please... text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/nats_air_traffic_route_changes_consultation.html NATS (the body that provides air traffic control services to aircraft flying in UK airspace, and over the eastern part of the North Atlantic) have launched a consultation proposing to change the air routes in the East of England so that air traffic over-flies less densely populated areas than is currently the case. The consultation runs until May 2008 and Keysoe and Bolnhurst are on the periphery of some of the proposed changed routes. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/planning_application_links.html We're pleased to report that it is now possible to link the Planning Application information from the Parish Council Minutes (and Agendas) shown on this website directly to the public access element of Bedford District Council's Planning Database starting with the October 2007 Parish Council Minutes.If you click on the Planning Application Reference (the 07/00001//FUL number shown in the minutes/agendas) you will receive a link directly to the online application and any details that the district council makes public in it's database.Enjoy! text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/events/video_st_marys_keysoe_church_fete_2007.html This year's Church Fete, which took place in July, was another great success, with the weather being very kind and allowed everyone to really enjoy themselves. Click Read more... to see our video report. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/events/fete_jul07.html St Mary's Church are again holding their annual fete and this year it will take place on 7th July, 2007 in Keysoe Village Hall and grounds. This is a fantastic event, enjoyed by everyone in the villages, and this year there is a promise of lots of new attractions. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/meetings/parish_plan_planning_for_real_jul07.html The Parish Plan Steering Group are planning to hold a Planning for Real event at the Church Fete on Saturday 7th July, 2007. The idea of Planning for Real is to engage everyone in helping to identify the issues and opportunities for our villages in a way that brings everything to life. There will be huge maps of the parish onto which people can contribute their own ideas to help the Steering Group formulate the Parish Plan. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/kymbrookschool_newbuilding_publicmeeting.html The Governors of Kymbrook Lower School are holding a public meeting on Wednesday 28th February, 2007 in Kymbrook Lower School at 7.30pm to consider the possibility of building a replacement school for Keysoe, on a new site yet to be decided. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/bedford_dart_bus_service_keysoe.html The funding for the Bedford Dart bus service connecting Keysoe and Bolnhurst with Bedford and Kimbolton runs out next year. The County Council is anxious to consult with the Parishes served by the route as to the kind of service which should replace the present Dart service. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/keysoe_playing_field_open.html After many, many years of persistence, Janet Brownings efforts to create a playing area for the children of Keysoe finally paid off. The official opening of the village Playing Field took place on 24th September 2006 and many from the village turned out to enjoy the afternoon and all of the activities that have been organised. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/keysoe_woodland_burial_ground.html Recently, planning permission was granted to allow for the creation of a woodland burial ground in Keysoe. The Reverend Charles Royden, who has obtained the planning permission, explains why he believes it is so important. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/rural_services/keysoe_neighbourhood_watch.html It has been proposed that Bolnhurst Keysoe Neighbourhood Watch setup a service whereby people who are on the net can be warned easily, quickly and at no cost of suspicious activity in the area so they can keep an eye open. Conversely they can tip off a central contact if they see anything suspicious, who can then spread the word and, if appropriate, inform the Police. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/events/village_show_keysoe_2006.html Saturday 2nd September saw yet another very successful Village Show at Keysoe. We have coverage of many of the stalls, entries to the various competition categories and, of course, the now renowned Scarecrow Competition. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/sharnbrook_all_stars_netball.html Sharnbrook All Stars are a junior netball club who are looking for new members from the Keysoe and Bolnhurst area. For further details, please contact Sarah Gee on 01234 709 113 or have a look at their website at www.sharnbrook-allstars.com (http://www.sharnbrook-allstars.com) text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/new_child_car_seat_laws.html Although, not related solely to Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedfordshire Police have asked us to publise a change to the laws surrounding child car restraints, which are being tightened up in September 2006 in a bid to save up to 2,000 child casualties every year. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/ramblings/traffic_sign_polls.html Does anyone know what the Highways department have recently done to the traffic signs on the junction of Keysoe Row and the Kimbolton Road? text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/events/playgroup_carboot.html The weather was extremely kind for Kymbrook Playgroup's Car Boot Sale on the 6th May - despite predictions of showers from the weathermen, they were graced with glorious sunshine, which contributed to a fantastic morning. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/bolnhurst_parish_election_may06.html Although Keysoe had an uncontested Parish Councillor election result, the residents of Bolnhurst yesterday had the opportunity to vote for their Parish Council representatives. The results where that Margaret Whitmore and John Ward were both elected and will be asked to accept the office of Parish Councillor at the next Parish Council meeting. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/ramblings/green_bin_week.html Am I the only one who faithfully put our my green bin yesterday and didn't get it emptied?On our fridge door we have the council's list of collection dates for green bins and orange bags. Now the weekly refuge rota isn't the most important thing on my mind and so I look at this list each week and decide which type of recyclable rubbish to put out. So on Sunday night I looked for 30th April and it's coloured green - so out goes the green bin.Monday evening I come to put our green bin back in it's home and... text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/ramblings/councillor_elections_2006.html Is it just me, or are we being prevented from making an informed choice on 4th May? By now, I'd have expected to have several leaflets through the door, espousing the benefits of placing my vote for one or another of the candidates and yet I'm not even able to find out who the candidates are. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/chilternfm_keysoe.html Chiltern FM (http://www.bedfordschilternfm.co.uk/showsanddjs/breakfast)’s very own ‘Richard the Teaboy’ reached the pinnacle of his World Tour (http://www.bedfordschilternfm.co.uk/showsanddjs/breakfast/galleries/ed25895d-521c-4eec-859f-84a078185c0d?position=15), when he breakfasted in Keysoe this week. text/html http://www.keysoe.info http://www.keysoe.info/news/keysoe_parish_council_elections_2006.html For those of you in Keysoe wondering why you hadn’t yet received biographies for your new prospective Parish Councillors yet, we have the answer. Keysoe has already had an “uncontested result” because exactly the same number of applications were made as there are vacancies for the Keysoe Ward.