What’s On

The next Town Council Meeting is on Tuesday 27th August 2019 in the Community Centre following a meeting of the Planning Committee which starts at 7pm.
Public and Press welcome.

The 46th Annual Potton Show will be held at St Mary’s Hall and Field (SG19 2RP) on Saturday 7th September 2019 from 2 pm, with a Barn Dance in the evening in the Show marquee.
A Craft Fair will be hosted in the Show marquee from 11am until 5pm on Sunday 8th September.  See the Potton Show website for more details.

If you missed the opportunity to attend the Dementia-Friendly Community Workshop at Mill Lane Pavilion on 11th June, there will be an additional session on Tuesday 10th September at the Community Centre, Brook End, Potton between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.

Please do come along to learn a little more about dementia and some of the small ways you can help those living with dementia, to make a huge difference in your community.

The Chairman of the Council, Cllr Angus Macdonald, will be holding his Civic Service this year on Sunday 15th September at St. Mary’s Church, Potton.

Four Seasons Market Stalls include a good selection of the very best local produce, typically local meat, beer, vegetables, artisan bread, cheese, and preserves. There is always a selection of crafts, plants, tea and cakes. The Markets runs from 9am to 1pm in the square in the centre of Potton, surrounded by indispensable small shops. For more information, see this link.

The next Councillor Surgery will take place in the Library on Saturday 21st September 2019 from 10 am until 12 noon with Councillors Andy Gibb and Ben Massey in attendance.  Please feel free to pop in if you have any questions or issues you wish to discuss.

Potton Apple Day will be held on Sunday 29th September 2019 in St Mary’s Church hall and field.  If you have apples, bring them along to turn into juice.  If not, come and help with the chopping and pressing or have your apples identified.  It’s thirsty work so CAMRA are on hand with a range of delicious local ciders.  A fun family day out with orchard related stalls, a potter’s wheel and live music.  The fun starts at 12 noon until 4pm, and is free entry.

Central Bedfordshire Council has confirmed that a referendum will be held for the Potton Neighbourhood Plan on Thursday 3rd October 2019.

The Polling Stations will be at Potton Community Centre, Brook End, Potton, SG19 2QS and Potton & District Club, 34 Station Road, Potton, SG19 2PZ.

The question to be asked when voting is:

Do you want Central Bedfordshire Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Potton to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood Area? YES / NO

Please click here to view the Referendum Information and you can view the Potton Neighbourhood Plan and all associated documents here.

The Autumn litter pick will take place this year on Saturday 12th October 2019.
If you would like to take part please come down to the Community Centre in Brook End between 10 am and 2 pm.  All litter pickers, gloves, bags and Hi Viz jackets will be supplied.
Refreshments will be served to all that attend.

Potton’s Christmas Lights will be switched on this year on Friday 29th November.  Activities will start at at 6pm with Father Christmas switching on the lights at 7pm.