Please be advised that the PIP committee will be applying for its new premises license in early February.
We had a license granted previously but was limited to 3 years so that the local authority could monitor the events to make sure that we did uphold to all the conditions and safety requirements. We have had nothing but praise from them and they are happy for us to apply again for a permanent license to enable us to run the annual event plus any small events like the community clean and possibly an open air cinema free for residents.
The licensing team at Taunton Deane now make having a pre application mediation meeting a condition which is a sensible thing. When we made the application last time there were a few concerns from some residents which were alleviated at a face to face meeting. Unfortunately there were also quite a few rumours about large scale commercial events and things like firework displays which were not true and only stirred up more concerns and delayed our application.
There will be an open meeting at the village hall on 30th January 2020,18:00 – 19:00 in the upstairs meeting room and two committee members will be available to answer any questions or concerns you might have. If you would prefer you can email us on pip@creechstmichael.net or leave us a message on 01823 445056.
Please note that this event is organised and run completely by volunteers to encourage community spirit and raise funds for other community events and groups in our parish. Some of the events and donations made so far that have benefited the local community are:
Fish & Chip Lunch
In January 2017, 2018 & 2019 with the help of a large team of volunteers we laid on a free fish and chip lunch with bingo (starring our own David Fothergill as bingo caller) for the over 60’s at the village hall. Due to the popularity of this event we be running it again in 2020. This event is attended by over 100 residents and it is a good place for people to meet and socialise.
Creech Clean Up Days
PIP organised and funded a second clean up day this year which was very well attended and again managed to clean up a whole trailer of rubbish and
litter. There was then a BBQ with chips from LayzRicks paid for from the funds and lots of fun and games laid on for the children. We would like to hold
this event twice a year so if you would like to be involved or even help organise, please get in touch.
For the Youths of the Parish
PIP has been able to make donations to Pre School, Primary School and the Baptist Church to be used for various projects over the past couple of years.
Remembering The Fallen in WW1
A donation to sponsor a tree for each of the fallen soldiers from WW1 was made to the Somerset Wood project this year.
Other Donations
Thanks to our volunteer group of “Phone Box Ninjas” we have donated the funds to replace all the glass in the tatty phone box in St Michaels road which has had a lovely coat of paint. This phone box houses the new defibrillator cabinet which we also contributed to, along with the defibrillators in other locations around the parish.
A bench was also purchased and installed at the end of Hyde Lane this year.
Another donation was made towards making the pathway safe to the canal which was recently completed.
We have also be able to purchase a lot of equipment for the recreation ground, some of which was stolen late late year but was insured thankfully.
If you have any ideas for worthwhile projects in the parish let us know.