This year's Mortimer Scarecrow Trail is brought to you by Mortimer Village Partnership and the theme is 'Sing-a-Song of Scarecrows'. The parish council has created an entry this year which can be found by following the trail map to the library.
There is also a fun quiz attached to each scarecrow character and a prize draw to win a £50 cash prize. Winners will be announced on the MVP Facebook page and www.mortimervillage.org.uk the week after the event ends.
Works to carry out repairs to replace the worn out bridge deck have been programmed to be carried out from Monday, 6 November 2023 to Friday, 17 November 2023. This will be carried out under a full canal and road closure with a signed diversion route via Padworth Lane, Rectory Road, Reading Road, Camp Road, Sulhamstead Road, Sulhamstead Hill.
The Royal British Legion holds the property known as Garth Club (aka Garth Hall), St Johns Road, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3TR on specific trusts declared in 1942. The Royal British Legion proposes to relinquish its role and interest in the property. This may be by way of either of a transfer of the trusteeship of the trust within which the property is held or, if suitable new trustees cannot be found, a freehold or leasehold disposition.
Stratfield Mortimer Parish Council’s Community Grant Fund is now open for organisations to apply for funding from this week. Applications will be limited to £1,500 maximum but organisations can seek match funding using platforms such as The Good Exchange.
The latest environment newsletter from West Berkshire Council is available here at September 2023 Environment News (govdelivery.com) (opens in new window)
