The Village Website for Kingscote & Newington Bagpath in Gloucestershire
Voneus, a preferred high speed broadband provider for Fastershire, will be presenting and available to answer questions about the high speed broadband offer for Kingscote & Bagpath on:
Friday 6th January 2017
7pm
Village Hall, Kingscote
High Speed Broadband in Kingscote
High Speed Broadband in Kingscote & Bagpath
High Speed Broadband has become an essential utility for homes and businesses throughout the UK. However, there remain pockets, such as Kingscote & Bagpath, where Openreach/BT will not provide a service, and Fastershire reports that they are currently searching for a supplier to deliver in our area, but have given no commitment. Meanwhile, we remain unable to access the best internet services, and are left with poor quality broadband which is inadequate for most users and, in fact, forces some residents to work in other better connected locations rather than at home.
Dan Howdle, telecoms spokesman at Cable.co.uk, said: “Digital inequality is a huge problem in the UK, both for those who suffer at the bottom end and for the UK economy as a whole. Digital black holes, unless addressed, will suffer steady economic decline as homes become less desirable, and businesses can no longer sustain themselves without an online presence.”
As a result of this, in the past 24 months Voneus has worked with Kingscote & Bagpath residents trialling satellite broadband with limited success, but has now developed an expertise in alternative forms of superfast broadband suitable for hard to reach rural areas. Voneus has had notable success with superfast broadband in Miserden (Gloucestershire) and Dunton (Bedfordshire) and is now in a position to roll this out to Kingscote and Bagpath and has received support for the scheme from the Parish Council.
Voneus is now a recognised partner for delivering Superfast Broadband by BDUK: http://www.fastershire.com/about-fastershire/better-broadband-scheme/providers
What speeds will I get?
Up to 60mbps. Voneus commit to delivering superfast broadband.
How much will it cost?
| Installation Cost £ | Monthly Cost £ |
| £0 (no cost) provided you register your household by 10th January 2017 | FREEDOM package – £34.99
Unlimited Super-fast broadband. A perfect plan for families who like to stream music, movies and browse the internet or ESSENTIAL package – £20.00 Super-fast broadband for light users. Up to 20GB data usage per month, perfect for email, online shopping and keeping up with friends on social media |
The System Installations
Village Hall Superfast Broadband
As a gesture of goodwill, Voneus will be installing broadband free of charge into the Village Hall. This will allow us to offer more flexibility that will undoubtedly benefit the community in the long term.
How long will it take to install?
65 working days from start to completion; anticipated start is 1st February 2017.
Do you have questions or want to know more?
Voneus will be available to present and answer questions about the scheme as follows:
HIGH SPEED BROADBAND MEETING
Friday 6th January 2017
7pm
Village Hall, Kingscote
HOW DO I REGISTER?
| 1 | Apply for a BDUK Voucher
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It is FREE to register for a BDUK Voucher.
Once you have registered, you will be automatically given a reference number. Register by 10th January latest http://www.fastershire.com/about-fastershire/better-broadband-scheme/register If you prefer not to sign up immediately, there may be approximately one month’s flexibility, but there is no guarantee that the voucher can be redeemed if you apply after 10th January. |
| 2 | Email the reference number to Alice Cooper | Email your reference number to Alice Cooper on the dedicated address here: Kingscotebagpath.broadband@gmail.com
Alice will collate all names & reference numbers and forward to Voneus |
| 3 | Voneus begins installation | Voneus will then contact you progress the installation.
The installation will be live by March 2017. |
High Speed Broadband in Kingscote
Dear all,
This is just a quick email to let you know that there will be a PRIVATE fireworks display taking place at The Kingscote Barn on Saturday 31st December 2016 (NYE) at 12am for approximately 10 mins. This will be run by Coates Fireworks.
Best Wishes,
Lauren
Lauren Bellingham
Kingscote Barn, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8YE
01453 861161
Council office closing times
During the Christmas/New Year period, Cotswold District Council’s Trinity Road headquarters will be closed on the following days:
Fri 23 Dec – closed from 12 noon
Mon 26 Dec – closed all day
Tues 27 Dec – closed all day
Mon 2 Jan 2017 – closed all day
Otherwise, normal opening hours will apply (Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5 pm.)
The Council’s Moreton Area Centre will be closed as follows:
Fri 23 Dec – closed from 12 noon
Sat 24 Dec – closed all day
Mon 26 Dec – closed all day
Tues 27 Dec – closed all day
Mon 2 Jan 2017 – closed all day
The Centre will be open on Weds 28, Thurs 29 (8.45 am to 5.15 pm) and Friday 30 December (8.45 am to 4.45 pm) and also on Saturday 31 December (10 am to 1230 pm). The usual schedule will resume on Tues 3 January i.e.Tues/Wed/Thurs opening 8.45am to 5.15pm, Fridays 8.45am to 4.45pm, Saturdays 10 am to 1230 pm and Mondays 8.45am to 4pm
Please note that the emergency out of hours service for the Council will be operating throughout the holiday period – please call 0151 343 2945 for urgent matters only – during busy periods you may hear a ringing tone for prolonged periods of time while you are being held in a queue.
Waste and recycling collections
Cotswold District Council’s waste and recycling collection service provider, Ubico Ltd, will make the following changes to collection days (please note that crews will be working on three Saturdays – 31 December, 7 January and 14 January – to catch up.)
There will be no changes until Mon 26 December when collections will be revised as follows:
Collections for Mon 26 Dec will move to Weds 28 December
Collections for Tues 27 Dec will move to Thurs 29 December
Collections for Weds 28 Dec will move to Friday 30 December
Collections for Thurs 29 Dec will move to Sat 31 December
Collections for Mon 2 Jan 2017 will move to Weds 4 Jan
Collections for Tues 3 Jan will move to Thurs 5 Jan
Collections for Weds 4 Jan will move to Fri 6 Jan
Collections for Thurs 5 Jan will move to Sat 7 Jan
Collections for Fri 6 Jan will move to Mon 9 Jan
Collections for Mon 9 Jan will move to Tues 10 Jan
Collections for Tues 10 Jan will move to Weds 11 Jan
Collections for Weds 11 Jan will move to Thurs 12 Jan
Collections for Thurs 12 Jan will move to Fri 13 Jan
Collections for Fri 13 Jan will move to Sat 14 Jan
The collection schedule will return to normal on the week beginning Monday 16 January 2017.
The Household Recycling Centre (HRC) at Fosse Cross(opens in a new window) is operated by the Gloucestershire Waste Partnership and is open from 9 am to 6.15 pm on every day of the week apart from Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The HRC is located 6 miles north of Cirencester just off the A429. For details of all HRCs in Gloucestershire plus a wide range of information about recycling best practice see www.recycleforgloucestershire.com(opens in a new window)
Christmas tree shredding
Please also note that your real Christmas tree can be shredded and composted provided it is taken to Batsford Garden Centre in Moreton-in-Marsh (GL56 9QB) or Dobbies Garden Centre near Cirencester (GL7 6EU. Both will accept trees for recycling from Tuesday 3 January until Sunday 15 January.
Residents who subscribe to our green waste recycling service will be able to recycle their used Christmas trees by placing them in the relevant bin. Please ensure that the tree is broken into manageable lengths so that it will fit comfortably in the bin.
Cotswold Leisure Centres
Cotswold Leisure Cirencester will operate as normal until Saturday 24 December when a revised timetable will come into force until regular opening hours resume on Tuesday 3 January. Details of changes are as follows:
Sat 24 December 8 am – 2 pm
Sun 25 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Mon 26 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Tues 27 December 7 am – 3 pm
Weds 28 December 7 am – 3 pm
Thurs 29 December 7 am – 3 pm
Friday 30 December 7 am – 3 pm
Sat 31 December 8 am – 2 pm
Sun 1 Jan 2017 CLOSED ALL DAY
Mon 2 Jan 2017 8 am – 6 pm
Cotswold Leisure Bourton-on-the-Water will operate a revised timetable as follows:
Sat 24 December 8 am – 2 pm
Sun 25 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Mon 26 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Tues 27 December 8 am – 5 pm
Weds 28 December 8 am – 5 pm
Thurs 29 December 8 am – 5 pm
Friday 30 December 8 am – 5 pm
Sat 31 December 8 am – 2 pm
Sun 1 Jan 2017 CLOSED ALL DAY
Mon 2 Jan 2017 8 am – 6 pm
Cotswold Leisure Chipping Campden will operate a revised timetable as follows:
Mon 19 to Fri 23 December School holiday timetable
Sat 24 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Sun 25 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Mon 26 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Tues 27 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Weds 28 December 10 am – 4 pm
Thurs 29 December 10 am – 4 pm
Friday 30 December 10 am – 4 pm
Sat 31 December CLOSED ALL DAY
Sun 1 Jan 2017 CLOSED ALL DAY
Mon 2 Jan 2017 CLOSED ALL DAY
Corinium Museum
The Museum will be closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January 2016. Otherwise, normal opening times will apply (Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 2 – 4pm).
Domestic Violence
The National Domestic Violence Helpline will be open at all times – the number is
0808 2000 247
Bob McNally
Press and Media Liaison Officer,
Cotswold District Council
Tel: 01285 623120
Website: www.cotswold.gov.uk
email: press@cotswold.gov.uk
Twitter: @CotswoldDC @CDCBizmatters
Experienced nanny required to look after our 13 month old daughter two mornings a week (8-1pm). Preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays but willing to discuss other days. Please contact Sophie on 07753143674 if you are interested.
We are looking for a cleaner to come once a week for 4 hours to include a small amount of ironing. Please contact Sophie by email or call her on 07753143674.
Thank you.
Matara is hosting a Christmas Tree sale this Saturday, 10th December, in aid of www.roryswell.org, a charity which supports drilling wells to bring clean, safe drinking water to communities in desperate need in Sierra Leone.
Saturday 10th December
From 12 noon to 4pm
Please note, entrance is into the fields at Matara
off the A4135 and is well signposted
Come along and buy your Christmas tree VERY locally and help raise money for a good cause at the same time.
More information here.
A colleague of mine at Wycliffe College is collecting warm clothes to take to Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. The refugees who are stranded and trapped there are freezing. My colleague is flying over to represent Refugee Aid Stroud as a volunteer and fundraiser and has booked 40 kilos of extra luggage. Anything you can offer that is warm for all ages and can be easily transported would be welcome.
You can drop anything that you have which might be of use for those poor people to me at No11 Kingscote. or give me a call or text on 07811922926 or email me at Shazzerator@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!
Sharon
Are you ready for winter?
The recent freezing temperatures across the District have reminded us all that we need to take extra care now that winter is here.
With this in mind, the Council is promoting a ‘Get ready for Winter’ page on its website which provides help and advice about preparing for winter and bad weather including, driving, school closures, possible disruptions to waste collections, flooding and snow.
See www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/get-ready-for-winter/
ENDS