The crossing has been closed for a considerable time. It is due to reopen from 5th April but there will continue to be disruption as work continues to test the level crossing and replace signals.
In the March edition of the Village News there was a request for new trustees from the above organisation.
I have received a letter from the Jockey Club regarding arrangements for the Cheltenham Festival 2021due to take place from Tuesday 16 Mar through Friday 19th March.
Gloucestershire County Council Highways department is consulting over plans for a cycle link between Cheltenham and Gloucester along the B4063.
The County Council has given notice of a plan to close Swindon Lane the night of 13th - 14th February for work on the level crossing.
Network Rail have closed the level crossing on Brockhampton Lane, and therefore the lane itself to through traffic.
Someone let off a large display crate of fireworks in Swindon Village Park in the early hours of the morning of 31st December.
The government has moved our area into Tier 4 today.
It seemed inconceivable to me that the missing gates had been stolen. The logistics involved must have been considerable, and why would anyone do it? However, sad to say that the County Council have confirmed that the gates have been spirited away by a person or persons unknown.
Tom Cook, our trainee curate, has created a QR nativity trail around the North Cheltenham area.