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Volunteer to help make Village Weekend a success!

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2019

Village Weekend is run by a handful of wonderful volunteers and every year we desperately need more people to help!! Are you able to help lighten the load so that all three events can run smoothly?

Click on the button below to see a list of activities/jobs that need doing

Volunteer job list for Village Weekend 2019

Please note:

  • You can put your name down for any jobs you wish to help with.
  • Everyone who has access to it will see which slots you have put your name down for immediately.
  • Once you have chosen a slot/s, please email Ellie at info@wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk with your contact info. In accordance with data protection, your contact info will only be used for the purpose of volunteering.
  • If you are not comfortable writing your name on this form, please note your initials or just write ‘filled’.

VILLAGE DAY 2025


…Village Day is back again as a one day event, this time themed around folklore and fairy tales! 

Join us for a full day of fun, activities, entertainment, shopping, food and drink! Full details can be found on our events website www.wpcevents.co.uk

The day kicks off with our parade at 12.30, which processions from the High Street and along Marford Road into the arena. We then have three hours of amazing arena acts including falconry displays, singing and dancing. Or take some time to relax at the marquee theatre and listen to BSV jazz band or our Tiny T’s fairies telling stories with their pet dragon.

There are over 40 stalls plus Village & Co’s artisan market to browse throughout the day and you will be spoilt for choice with our selection of food vendors and bars.

The main stage bands start at 3.45pm so make sure you grab a good spot with your picnic blanket down on the lower football pitch. There is a funfair next door to keep the kids (and big kids) amused!

Entry is free and car parking on site costs just £3 for the day. Entry to the car park will close at 6pm.

JOINT COUNCILLOR AND POLICE VILLAGE SURGERIES

Following the successful launch of the hour-long surgery attended by your County Cllr Dr Allison Wren, District and Parish Cllr Owain Makenzie, Ann Chance-Read, a Parish Cllr, PC John Cooper and PCSO Adriano Russo, we want to continue these opportunities for local residents to bring their concerns to the attention of those who represent Wheathampstead. Each issue will be dealt with in confidence, no records are made of any of the conversations, unless specific details are required for future action. The next surgeries will be held at the Memorial Hall on

Saturday 19th July 2025, 1000-1200 and Tuesday 16th September 2025, 1500-1600

Community Grant Scheme

Wheathampstead Parish Council invite applications for community grants each year. Projects must be achievable within a year and grants are for a maximum of £500.

The Council support voluntary and charitable organisations that provide services of direct benefit to the residents of the village. The granting of funds will be considered in line with the aims of the Council are which to improve the quality of life for the residents of Wheathampstead by ensuring that it is a desirable, thriving and sustainable place in which to live.

We will consider all types of applications, however they will be particularity welcome from:

  • Voluntary groups that provide services for other people.
  • Voluntary groups that support disadvantaged people to access something they could not otherwise access.
  • Applications to purchase items that will be shared by many.
  • Different and innovative events or projects that benefit the community.

You can apply for a grant by completing the online form via this link https://forms.gle/v5XxZE7qfoE6MV267

Sewage Leak update

Thames Water have confirmed that the leak has been fixed and tankers have been called off. Whilst sewage was being tankered off Thames Water took the opportunity to service all the air valves, which are now all fully functioning.

There is still work happening but the 24/7 disruption of tankers back and forth to the pumping station on Meads Lane is now passed..

There remains a clean up phase for the sewage tank, plus removal of equipment, reinstatement and cleaning of roads, verges and the excavation site. This is aimed to be rectified in the forthcoming weeks..

Traffic management has been called off so the ‘ tanker lay-by’ on Marford Road has been removed.

Unusual activity at Beech Hyde Lane

We’ve received a number of reports of activity – tree removal, vans, digging etc in  a field off Beech Hyde Lane.

Police and Planning Enforcement have investigated and we are advised that at the moment all appears lawful.

If you have any concerns please contact District Council Planning Enforcement  quoting refence EN25/00069/UUSE planningenforcement@stalbans.gov.uk.

Further details regarding the Council’s Local Planning Authority Enforcement Plan can be viewed by following the link below:

https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/planning-building-control/Local%20Planning%20Authority%20Enforcement%20Plan%202017_tcm15-62311.pdf

You can also call the police on 101