This contact form is for anyone who prefers to use a form as a reminder of what details to give. We are still happy to be e-mailed, messaged or called if you have all the details in some other document. Please refer to the Calendar (shown on the right of or below the form) for examples when giving details of new events or to ensure you have the correct event for any change request.
Calendar
Events in February–March 2020
- - Parish Communion at St Martin’s
Parish Communion at St Martin’sSt. Martin's ChurchParish Communion
Sidesman: Mike Kellard
Reader: Fran Bowes-Lyon & Hugh Reeves
Reading: Malachi 3:1-5, RCL p.60, Hebrews 2:14-end Gospel:Luke 2:22-40
Intercessions: Dawn Jenkins
Chalice: Chalice:Dawn Jenkins
- - Brown / Black Bin Collection Day
Brown / Black Bin Collection DayRecycling Collection Day for Green Waste (Brown Bin), Plastics/Cardboard (Black Bin), Newspaper Collection (Blue Box) & Kitchen Compost (Small Brown Bin).
Church CleaningChurch CleaningSt. Martin's ChurchEvery first Tuesday of the month at 4.00pm.
- - Holy CommunionHoly CommunionSt. Martin's Church
Holy Communion
Sidesman: Malcolm Lowle
Reader: Sue Griffiths
Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, RCL p.68 Gospel:Matthew 5:13-20
Intercessions: Alec Dickinson
Chalice: Alec Dickinson
Holy Communion at All Saints’Holy Communion at All Saints’All Saints' ChurchSt Paul's Walden, - - Purple Bin Collection Day.Purple Bin Collection Day.
Rubbish for Landfill (not recyclable) from 7.00am until 5.00pm. & Kitchen Compost (Small Brown Bin)
- - 2019 Open Gardens Photo Show
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2019 Open Gardens Photo ShowThe Village Hall
You are all invited to come along to the Village Hall on Saturday, February 15th 10.00am – 12 noon for a PHOTOSHOW. Wal will very kindly be showing us the full set of his superb photos of the activities and scenes on May 26th last year – elegant compositions in St. Martin’s and in the ‘Open Gardens’, close-ups of individual plants, views along some shrub and flower borders and across The Green.
The photos will be projected on a big screen in a repeating loop, so come along at any time and stay as long as you like, without missing the start or the end! All is free. Coffee, tea and shortbread will be available.
Meta, Pam and Liz
ps To bring some spring colour into the parish a selection of the photographs from Preston Gardens Open and Flower Festival 2019 is now available to view in the Galleries.
- - BCP, at All Saints’BCP, at All Saints’All Saints' ChurchSt Paul's Walden,Holy CommunionHoly CommunionSt. Martin's Church
Holy Communion
Sidesman: Mike Kellard
Reader: Di Blockley
Reading: Romans 8:18-25, RCL p.87 Gospel:Matthew 6:25-34
Intercessions: Meta Reeves
Chalice: Mike Kellard
Family Praise at All Saints’–
Family Praise at All Saints’All Saints' ChurchSt Paul's Walden, - - Brown / Black Bin Collection DayBrown / Black Bin Collection Day
Recycling Collection Day for Green Waste (Brown Bin), Plastics/Cardboard (Black Bin), Newspaper Collection (Blue Box) & Kitchen Compost (Small Brown Bin).
- - Prerston Village SocietyPrerston Village SocietyPreston
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th February at Sue Griffiths, Windrush, Back Lane: Margaret Trinder will give a talk entitled: An African Journey
- - Neighbourhood Plan Drop-In Sessions
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Neighbourhood Plan Drop-In SessionsThe Village HallTwo drop-in sessions have been arranged in the Village Hall on: Thursday 20 February from 6.30 to 8.30pm and Saturday 22 February from 10.00 to 12.00.
Members of the Steering Group will be available to answer any queries on the Neighbourhood Plan prior to the Referendum.
If you have any questions about the Neighbourhood Plan or Referendum please feel free to ask us using the Steering Group's contact form at
preston-np.org.uk/your-say/contact-the-steering-group
or via the contact details published in the parish newsletter.Kind regards - Di, Fay, Jane, Liz, Margaret, Rae and Wal
The Steering GroupPS: If you know a Preston resident who doesn’t have internet access, please feel free to pass this information on to them.
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
Neighbourhood Plan Drop-In Sessions–
Neighbourhood Plan Drop-In SessionsThe Village Hall
Two drop-in sessions have been arranged in the Village Hall on: Thursday 20 February from 6.30 to 8.30pm and Saturday 22 February from 10.00 to 12.00.Members of the Steering Group will be available to answer any queries on the Neighbourhood Plan prior to the Referendum.
If you have any questions about the Neighbourhood Plan or Referendum please feel free to ask us using the Steering Group's contact form at
preston-np.org.uk/your-say/contact-the-steering-group
or via the contact details published in the parish newsletter.Kind regards - Di, Fay, Jane, Liz, Margaret, Rae and Wal
The Steering GroupPS: If you know a Preston resident who doesn’t have internet access, please feel free to pass this information on to them.
Police Surgery – Village Hall–
Police Surgery – Village HallThe Village HallA Police Surgery will be held in Preston Village Hall on 22 February from 10am – 12 noon. PCSO Heather Burrows from our Safer Neighbourhood Team will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have.
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
Holy CommunionHoly CommunionSt. Martin's ChurchHoly Communion
Sidesman: Liz Hunter
Reader: Richard Blockley
Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-end, RCL p.92 Gospel:Matthew 17:1-9
Intercessions: Hugh Reeves
Chalice: Liz Hunter
Holy Communion at All Saints’Holy Communion at All Saints’All Saints' ChurchSt Paul's Walden, - - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
Purple Bin Collection Day.Purple Bin Collection Day.Rubbish for Landfill (not recyclable) from 7.00am until 5.00pm. & Kitchen Compost (Small Brown Bin)
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
Holy Communion with imposition of ashes at All Saints'Holy Communion with imposition of ashes at All Saints'All Saints' ChurchSt Paul's Walden,Holy Communion with imposition of ashes at All Saints'
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
- - Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!Cpre - The Annual Star Count in Orion!
The Council for the Protection of Rural England are repeating their annual campaign, asking us all to count the numbers of stars which we can see in the Orion constellation, and then to send in our results. From this data, a national map of ‘dark skies’ and levels of light pollution can then be drawn. See their website at www.cpre.org.uk for details on how to register and sign up for ‘Star Count 2020’. Anyone can take part – it is all free! Just have a go and become a ‘Citizen Scientist’!
Without street lights, this village and parish provides a narrow zone of slightly darker sky between the glow of lights from the urban areas of Luton, Hitchin and Stevenage. The Preston Trust is a member of the Hertfordshire branch of the CPRE.
Liz Hunter
- - Parish Communion at St Martin’s
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Parish Communion at St Martin’sSt. Martin's ChurchParish Communion
Sidesman: Andy Cole
Reader: Veronica Williamson & Liz Hunter
Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, RCL p.105, Romans 5:12-19 Gospel:Matthew 4:1-11
Intercessions: Dawn Jenkins
Chalice: Chalice:Dawn Jenkins
- - Parish Council MeetingParish Council MeetingThe Village Hall
- - Neighbourhood Plan ReferendumNeighbourhood Plan ReferendumThe Village Hall
The referendum to decide whether the Neighbourhood Plan is made will be held on Thursday 5 March.
The Steering Group would like to encourage you to vote on this important issue for Preston. All parishioners will have the opportunity of voting, either Yes or No. If 50% of those voting answer Yes, the Neighbourhood Plan will be made, and will become part of local planning law until the year, 2031.
More information can be found on the Neighbourhood Plan website preston-np.org.uk. This includes: • how to vote • register to vote if you are not currently on the Electoral Register • ask questions • view copies of The Neighbourhood Plan, The Examiner's Final Report and associated documents.
Our Parish - Our Future - Your Say
- - The 2020 Spring Litter Pick
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The 2020 Spring Litter PickThe Village GreenThe Preston Trust committee would, once again, like to invite you to come and help pick up litter around the village and the parish.
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and bring your gardening/DIY gloves. Our helpful colleagues at NHDC/Urbaser will provide us with HiVis jackets, ‘litter-picker’ tools, black plastic sacks and disposable gloves. As usual, we will work in pairs along each lane and footpath, and bring the filled sacks back to The Green.
Just come along and lend a hand, please! This task does not take too long, nor require too much effort, and it really does make a difference! You are all very welcome!
Liz Hunter, Preston Trust committee member
- - Posh vs Plonk Wine Evening
Evening
Posh vs Plonk Wine EveningThe Village HallThe 2020 wine evening will be on the theme of comparing posh wines vs plonk – but which is which – and which do you prefer?
