May 17, 2005

Capital Grants for Martley

Martley Parish Council is now able to apply for up to £15,000 of capital grants for the benefit of the Parish.

If anyone wishes the Parish Council to consider a particular project then contact either:-
The Clerk to The Parish Council Tom Pearsall tel:01886 888256. or
The Chair of Martley Parish Council Dave Cropp tel:01886 888398
All such applications will be considered for merit by the Parish Council.

NB This funding is for capital only not running costs.

Posted by webmaster at 12:34 PM

May 13, 2005

Barnes family-1930s-50's

I am trying to locate the Barnes family who resided in Martley in the 1930`s-1950`
Anna Marguritte died in the early 1950` and William James died in the 1940`s I believe. They had several children-Agnes Violet Beattie Fred & Harry.I am trying to put dates into the family tree.
I only have Harry`s dates so far. I presume that William and Anna were buried in the local churchyard and the rest move away. Can anyone help?
I would be grateful for any help.

ianbarnes30@hotmail.com
ian.barnes@southend-pct.nhs.uk

Posted by webmaster at 01:57 PM

May 10, 2005

Open Day

Don't Forget the annual Martley Parish Open Day, Saturday 14th May at the Village Hall from 10am. This is followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 5.00pm. Present will be the WI,Bell Ringers,Primary School,Sport Martley, Martley web, Parthornones (footpaths)and members of the PC. Come along and see what Martley has to offer and let people know what you think!

Posted by webmaster at 12:01 PM

May 07, 2005

St Peter's Plaque

I would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about a plaque that was attached to the West Gate of St Peter's Church, Martley, many years ago. It was dedicated to an Ida, or Ada Wakefield. The gate that gives onto Church Lane has long since been replaced and the plaque has disappeared. Who was Ada/Ida Wakefield? Hopefully someone reading this will be able to throw light upon the mystery.

If anyone has any information about this lady, please get in touch with The Villager (see page 29). Messages will be forwarded to Ray.

Posted by webmaster at 08:28 PM