Youth Club Awarded Funding
Cheswick Green Youth Club has been awarded Ł2000 from the West Midlands
Police Authority.
The presentation took place on Friday 28th May at the Village Hall. As
well as meeting once a week the youth club provides trips and shortly
youngsters will be able to try their hand at sailing with an outing to
the Youth Afloat centre in Redditch. The youth club also has members
from Earlswood and Dickens Heath and has been operating for just over a
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You Said...
Posted Monday, August 18, 2008
Great to see we have some great talent in Cheswick Green.
I found this video on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z3AhxyE2D8
Well done guys - very top job
Ian
Sill
Posted Saturday, May 31, 2008
I grew up around Cheswick Green as my father was a bricklayer working on
Cheswick. We emigrated to oz in 2006, as we felt it was better to bring up
Michaela, Shani, and Chelsea .we lived on spinney drive and willow drive for
many years.
The Saxon changing hands from don to Malcolm changed the
village life for good. Kerry and myself decided to go, before it got too bad
, the girls love the lifestyle and good weather.
Glen Conlon
Posted Monday, May 5, 2008
I've recently read on the internet that the area around the Mount at
Cheswick Green is supposedly haunted??? I wonder if any readers might know
anything about such stories - or perhaps of accounts elsewhere around the
region? Many thanks.
Nick Duffy
Posted Monday, December 3, 2007
I am 12 yrs old and i have lived here all my life i love it here but the
park cud be better i think and also the amount of crime recently in and
around Cheswick Green is rising. one of my good m8s dad got beaten up and cud
of been killed just for his car outside the pub i love Cheswick green but i
think we could all as a community make it better
Rachael
Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council has allotments available on it's site
by the Reservoir Pub in Earlswood.
For more details contact Parish Clerk on
01564 703200 --
office@tanworth-pc.org.uk
Posted Monday, October 22, 2007
When we were kids living in "chezick" in the 70's, Stuart Nicholls was
the local cop, if he even heard that we were being a nuisance he would find
us and smack us round the ear, it was a great deterrent, then some cop
called Ray something came on the beat and arrested us all for misdemeanours,
Cheswick Green was never the same again. It was funny when some hero
shot the next cops car with an air rifle though.!!!! you know who you are.
Mez
Posted Monday, October 8, 2007
Missing Cat! Theo has been seen several times in Creynolds Lane
and Cheswick Green Village. He is a 13yr old long-haired (bushy tailed)
silver tabby. might still be wearing black collar with green studs with cat
shaped id tag. He is nervous shy and timid. Desperate to have him back home.
Phone 0121 745 3364 if you have info. or sighting. Many thanks.
PS Have walked around the village looking for him and have met so many nice
and helpful people-a nice community spirit.
Telephone: 0121 745 3364
Posted Monday, July 9, 2007
I don't wish to upset the dog owners of the village, but I wonder if
more owners could take 'poop scoops' with them whilst walking their pets on
the public footpaths. I have noticed quite a lot of dog dirt around these
pretty walks recently which is easily avoidable, not to mention illegal on
public walkways. It is not pleasant when the little ones return home having
stepped or fallen in dog dirt. Maybe the council could make more bins
available to help owners do the right thing?
Angela
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I agree with the comments made about these young undesirables! Often
I've seen groups of them hanging around on the grassy areas preserved for
flowers and other things of beauty. Trampling our wonderful flowers! Often
they'll stay there all day, shouting and laughing with each other. I'm not
sure if ASBOs can be given for shouting and laughing, but perhaps we should
contact Solihull Council to see that it stops. I've lived here for 60 years
and have never seen it so bad. On my way back from the shop not long ago a
youth kicked his football in my direction, and I was so scared of being hit
that I dropped my Daily Mail. Not only that, but my husband Jeremy came out
one afternoon to find his Jaguar had a dent in, no doubt caused by these
miscreants and their 'sports'. I say we introduce a curfew and BAN ball
games through the whole of the Cheswick Green area.
West Midlands Police - sort it out!
Mary Hubert-Waterville
Posted Monday, April 2, 2007
In regards to the vandalism - I grew up in Cheswick Green and loved the
community spirit. I miss summer fetes with the tug of war and
Victorian
swings and would love to be a part of that again. I suggest that residents
should stick together to create a suitable environment for young and older
kids alike, and always supervise well, as my parents did, almost a
neighbourhood watch, possibly a voluntary group at the village hall once a
week? One question: does anyone know if these kids are local? I turned out
alright and am proud to say I'm a Cheswick kid! Jane
Jane Irwing born 1975.
Posted Monday, January 29, 2007
Me and my friends think that the park could be better than it is now. If
there were better things to do that might stop children getting in trouble
Mark Potter
Posted Monday, December 18, 2006
I notice that there have been no recent comments regarding the
'vandalism' recently. As a possible future resident of the area, is it still
an issue?
Wayne
Posted Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Cheswick Green has had a problem with vandalism now for about 3 years.
however I have noticed the drastic increase in vandalism following the
problems with the Cheswick Green youth club. large groups of kids ranging in
age from 12 to 17 have been hanging around on the green.
Cheswick
Posted Wednesday, May 10, 2006
This village has gone downhill since those rapscallion youths have been
around
I am afraid to leave my house after 3o'clock and I personally want to put a
stop to it I feel insulted that west midlands police have done nothing to
rectify the problem. I want to see a difference made
I am planning to move from Cheswick soon but feel deeply sorry for the
elderly that can not
Ritchie Cook
Posted Monday, April 17, 2006
Time will only tell if the measures taken by the police working in
conjunction with the local community will prove a success. in eradicating
this recent rise of this destructive youthful behaviour we brace ourselves
with foreboding as summer approaches long school holidays and bored youths
looking for trouble .
Barry
Posted Monday, April 17, 2006
I think someone should do something about the amount of glass in the park.
My dog has cut her paw open 4 times in 2 years and has had to go to the
vets. A lot of the glass is caused by smashed bottles
Cheswick
Posted Monday, April 10, 2006
I think that they should be some more equipment in the park for some older
children, a lot of my friends think there isn't much to do at the park now.
the mount has a lot of stingers now and has overgrown a lot maybe people in
Cheswick green could cut it down. i think there should be some more bins
around Cheswick Green not just near the shops, that might stop the amount of
litter.
Chris Partridge
Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2006
I grew up in Cheswick Green and now live in Manchester and can only comment
that you lot are a bunch of moaning old bores. Here in Manchester we have
real problems to deal with, similar to the problems that are faced in
Birmingham, or dare I say it, Chelmsley Wood (AKA North Solihull).
Steve Mason
Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Regarding the last entry about the young boy throwing an object at a vehicle
at 3am on New years day - this behaviour is an ongoing problem. We are
having to pay for damage to our vehicle that was done in the early hours of
Saturday 21st January by a crowd of youths throwing missiles. A further act
of vandalism occurred in our road on Saturday 21st at 9.30pm to my
neighbour's vehicle. I certainly think that it is time the police stepped up
their presence in the village.
C
Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2006
My wife was taking someone home in her car to Cheswick Green at about 3am
(note 3AM) new years day. As she drove into Cheswick Green village a young
boy (only about 10) threw something at her car that seemed like a brick.
She turned round to talk to the boy but he ran off.
Bearing in mind the last append on this page about crime and vandalism maybe
the police need to increase their presence in the village.
Alan
Posted Monday, October 31, 2005
Crime and Vandalism in Cheswick Green
Within the last fortnight, my wife had her car vandalised twice; and during
the same period I know some of the residents on Cheswick Way had their cars
vandalised in the same manner, i.e. side mirrors pushed out. People on
Cheswick Way have suffered such crimes on numerous occasions, including eggs
thrown at the front doors and windows. And I have seen youngster (boys and
girls) loitering near the Saxon pub in the late evenings. When are we going
to see those youngsters brought to account for their criminal activities? We
need to undertake a comprehensive survey of the whole village to establish
how safe Cheswick Green is and who these anti social elements are. I am
sure they are residents of the village and only if their parents knew what
their offspring are up to then and only then we can have a safe village.
Praveen Thanki
Posted Monday, August 1, 2005
I am a ten year old boy living in Cheswick Green and I'm interested in
BMX-ing. I use the park on a daily basis and am disappointed by the lack of
things to do. I have lived here for 4 years but previously lived in
Shirley where they have a great skate park which is too far for me to travel
to now. I would really love it if we could have something like that at our
park, or maybe have a BMX track made of mud.
Russell Averis
Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2004
Regarding the local football pitch. The area in front of the goals are full
of holes and it is only a matter of time before someone has a serious
accident, (like breaking an ankle). The pitch is a great idea, enjoyed by
many children. Does anyone know if anything safely and last for some time
can be done about the holes. ie small piece of Astroturf in front of the
goals.
Richard
Hockley Heath Parish Council has been contacted in respect to this
problem
Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2003
In connection with the golf 'academy' that caused so much up roar, I would
like to think of the positive side of it. Earlswood only at the moment
offers peaceful walks and fishing. I think a 'golf academy' would offer so
much to a little community. It would create jobs and business for
surrounding shops and pubs and would make Earlswood more attractive to
outsiders who only pass it off as another countryside place that is not
quite on the same level as Henley in Arden or Kenilworth. Your views on this
would be much appreciated but I thought it unfair just to hear all the
negative points to this. Maybe people could do a little more research before
protesting.
Anon
Posted Friday, August 15, 2003
Re Proposed Golf Academy
I think it would get the village more popular and new interests for kids and
maybe teenagers. Golf clubs are not busy places, and I don't think they
would be open at night. I think it would be a good idea as I don't see the
land being used much anyway. Also there is a cricket club that don't seem to
cause any trouble why would a golf course be any different?
LOL
Posted Friday, August 15, 2003
Re Skateboarding
About the skateboarding part of the park I think that gee was correct
you need to add half pipes or ramps or something because the money that
everyone raised to accomplish the suitable surface is just a waste of space
and money. I am not a devoted skater myself but i used to go with a friend
to the skating park in Balsall Common there are half pipes, quarter pipes
and odd things it is not massive but ideal for young kids and teenagers with
nothing to do and it would stop teenagers from reeking havoc on fellow
villagers.
LOL
Posted Friday, August 15, 2003
Re Mini Football Pitch
I have an idea that might be popular with the football players of the
area. It would be good if there was lines of a football pitch was put on the
grass so that football players would enjoy the game a lot more!!!!!!!!
LOL
Posted Friday, March 14, 2003
I live in Cheswick and sorry but the flat skate area what is that?? I am
just 18 and used to skateboard when I was 13 to 16. This is not going to
provide a good enough attraction for all the 'skaters', the area is too
small. To save money we need to make/ buy fixed floor ramps. One idea which
I think you should look into, Alcester!! The problem was exactly the same an
for not a high price look what they have done there. look into it an e-mail
me back. thank you, from gee (Boscobel)
Gee
Cheswick Green Under 5's Achieve Accreditation
Carol Johnson receives the certificate of the Pre-School Alliance
Accreditation Scheme on behalf of Cheswick Green Under Fives Playgroup on
Thursday 22 May 2003. The Pre-school Learning Alliance represents and
supports 16,000 community pre-schools in England. Registered as an
educational charity, the Alliance is the national dimension of the
pre-school movement, which began in 1961 when, in the absence of state
provision, parents started their own self-help nursery schools.
www.cheswickgreenplaygroup.btinternet.co.uk
Hockley Heath Parish Council Election News
In February 2002 Government officers started the process of a Periodic
Electoral Review of the electoral make-up of Solihull Borough. This process
included a consultation period and the publication of a report of their
findings. Hockley Heath Parish Council and all four Residents Associations I
the Parish responded to the consultation document. So did large numbers of
residents in the Parish, which was all recorded in the interim report which
demonstrated the interest local people have in their electoral arrangements.
Although the final decision has not been published yet, I can tell you that
recommendations in the interim report, to be sent to The Electoral
Commission, is for the Village of Hockley Heath to be put into a Borough
Ward along with Dorridge and the ward to be named “Dorridge and Hockley
Heath” and to remain in the Parish of Hockley Heath. The remaining villages
in the Parish (Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green and Dickens Heath) to be put
into a new Borough Ward along with Monkspath, the recommended name being
“Packwood”. Perhaps the most significant part of the report from the Parish
Council’s point of view is that the whole of the Parish is itself to be
warded in 2004. The recommendation is for the Parish to have four wards with
13 councillors. The Parish Wards will be Hockley Heath which will have 3
parish councillors, Cheswick Green 4, Dickens Heath 4 and Tidbury Green 2.
The difficulty now for parishioners is that the local elections in May this
year will be under the present arrangements to elect 13 Parish Councillors
for the whole of the Parish. Then, in 2004, the new warding arrangements
come into force and you will be expected to vote again, this time for the
number of councillors prescribed for each Parish Ward.
It’s not too early to be thinking of putting your name forward (or twisting
someone else’s arm), the process starts in March. If you are interested but
not sure what the implications are you are more than welcome to come along
to one of our meetings or you can contact me or any other member for a chat.
Cllr Len Cresswell (01564 70 3244)
Chairman Hockley Heath Parish Council
 
Cheswick Green School is now on the Internet
Teachers and pupils at Cheswick green school have worked hard to create a
new website.
It includes a School Tour, News, Information For Parents, CG Club, Cheswick
Chimps and examples of the children's work from Nursery Reception thru Year
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
You can visit the site at
www.cheswickgreenprimary.co.uk
Urban Crop Circle?
It has come to my notice that an unusual variation of the Summer
phenonomen 'The Crop Circle' has appeared right here in Cheswick Green. A rectangular area
measuring 20 by 32 feet appeared overnight at the beginning of July and has so far remains
an unexplained mystery. Theories ranging from an alien landing pad to drunken hi jinx
abound and are the topic of conversation at the nearby Saxon public house.
Balloon Landing Site?
It is understood that the platform designed and produced with the sole purpose of
a flat, safe and clean area for Balloon Landing is being used (unauthorised) by people
without Balloons. Without locked fencing this cannot be avoided. It is understood that an
armed member of 'The Cheswick Green Ballooning Club' will be sited and will address known
trespassers personally.
Radio Controlled Car Platform?.
The platform was designed and produced with the sole purpose of a flat, safe and clean
area for Radio Controlled Cars is being used (unauthorised) by people without Radio
Controlled Cars. Without locked fencing this cannot be avoided. It is understood that an
armed member of 'The Cheswick Green Radio Controlled Car Racing Team' will be sited and
will address known trespassers personally.
In addition the 'stage' when lightly dusted with sand has been used by the local tap
dancing class for the Soft Shoe Shuffle (which must be said is very good indeed) and the
'Cheswick Green Blythe River Dancers' have
been helping to keep the warping down to a minimum by being very accurate in their
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Cheswick Green - Party in the Park
Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Saturday 1st June.
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 Children from Cheswick Green School developed green fingers to help plant new
tubs outside the school gates.
The tubs were given by the council having once stood in Drury Lane Solihull.
A further two tubs have been placed on Cheswick Way. 19 March
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Cheswick Green Youth Shelter
On Wednesday 7 November 2001 work commenced on the construction of a
Youth Shelter aimed at providing a focal point and meeting place for young people from the
village.
The Shelter was paid for by Hockley Heath Parish Council as
a result of discussions with Solihull
Youth and Community Service. The Shelter was built by Schoolscapes of 11a Wrecclesham
Road, Farnham, Surrey.
Website:
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Residents Association Members
Attend Fire Safety Demonstration
On Tuesday 23 October Solihull Fire Station invited members of local
community groups to an open evening showing the dangers of fire in the home.
Included were demonstrations of the right and wrong ways to put out a chip pan fire, the
speed in which a lit match could turn a lounge into an inferno ( about 2 minutes!) and a
presentation from the ladies at the 999 emergency call centre
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Cheswick Green Fete 2001
This years event was held on Saturday 8 September. Attractions included
Archery, Morris Dancers, Scottish Pipers, Children's Rides, Barrel Organ, Tug-O-War, Its a
Knockout, and BBQ.
 
For photos of the 1999 fete click here
PROTEST OVER PLANS FOR GOLF ACADEMY IN EARLSWOOD - 16 August 2002
A large group of residents from Cheswick Green attended the meeting of Hockley Heath
parish councils planning committee on Wednesday 15 August to protest against plans for a 5
hole golf course, Floodlit Driving Range, Shop and car parking for 36 cars on farmland
alongside St Patrick's Church in Salter Street. Great concern was voiced over the placing
of an access road close to a dangerous blind spot on the Salter Street and Vicarage Road
Junction. Light pollution affecting local residents and the re-siting of an ancient right
of way. Residents were informed that developments of this type were exempt from
restrictions governing greenbelt land.
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The Application No 2001/1672 reads
Proposal GOLF ACADEMY CONSISTING OF
A ONE STOREY ILLUMINATED DRIVING RANGE AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES, 5 PRACTICE HOLES, 36
SPACE CAR PARK WITH ACCESS ROAD, RE-ROUTING OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH SL 77 AND EXTENSIVE
LANDSCAPING.
Decision Level Sub Committee Recorded 26/07/01 deadline 20/09/01.
HAVE YOUR SAY
I think the planning application for a Driving Range will be a
beneficial facility for
the area. We should look at all aspects of this and not just focus on the
disadvantages of it.
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Solihull Youth and Community Service
arranged for a supervised 6m 'Mobile Climbing Wall' to be erected outside the
Village Hall on Sunday 1st July 2001. A number of the Village's youngsters braved new
heights and enjoyed the event.
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You Said...
22 March 2002
I have read the history of the Mount on your web site with great interest. My friend Mary
Nugent lived there with her sister and parents in the 50's&60's in Pleasaunce Walk, I
think there is a road named Nugent Grove now?
I used to go to play at her house, and often walked through from Dog kennel Lane across the
fields, and was always fascinated by the early warning bunker under ground in one of the
fields to the right as you walked through to the mount.
Pat Haywood
23 July 2001
I would like to say how wonderful the new fenced play area is! It has added an extra
dimension to Playgroup as we are now able to safely take the children outside to play and
has given us the opportunity to be visibly out and about in the community. Any ideas on
funding to improve/ add to existing play equipment within the fenced area?
As Cheswick Green Under Fives we are always on the look out for funding/ donations/
services from the local community and if anyone can help we would be grateful
e.g. good
quality play equipment, dressing up clothes ( or someone willing to make them) and on a
grander scale a computer!
We are working towards a Quality Accreditation standard and are looking towards improving
what is already an excellent service.
Can I also add thanks to all the people who have already supported us this last year-
among them the Village Hall Management Committee, Solihull C.V.S, The Lotteries Board, The
Grapevine Post Office and all our volunteers and parents. Thanks to you all from Cheswick
Green Under Fives
Carol Johnson - Cheswick Green Playgroup
www.cheswickgreenplaygroup.btinternet.co.uk
25 March 2001
I lived in Cheswick Green for over 25 years and have many happy childhood memories of
the school, the fields and the happy and safe village atmosphere that seems to be
lacking in many places. I would love to get a copy of the residents magazine each month
etc is that possible as I no longer live there? By the way the site is great and will
revisit from time to time to look at updates.
Although not that old, (in my mid thirties), I can still remember the playground provided
by the house builders in Cheswick Green whilst houses were under construction in the
seventies. Playing on the diggers and bringing home comics builders had left behind that
Dad promptly confiscated!! Cheswick Green was and still is a place for kids to grow up,
playing around the Perch ponds at the back of Dog kennel lane in the summers that never
seemed to end and were always sunny!. I still remember my first day at St Patrick's school
crying in the loos for my mum, whenever I smell carbolic soap, it always
reminds me of Mr
Rawlings and his two pairs of trousers that he wore. Does any one else have memories of
Cheswick Green in the early to mid seventies? I'd love to hear from you.
Richard Smith
Local Organisations...
CHESWICK GREEN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Residents Association meet 1st Wednesday of the month at the Village Hall 8pm.
www.cgra.org.uk
Hockley Heath Parish Council
Hockley Heath Parish Council is the grass roots voice of local
government for Hockley Heath Parish which incorporates the villages of
Hockley Heath, Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green and Tidbury Green and comprises
thirteen local councillors elected for a four year term of office.
http://www.hockleyheath-pc.gov.uk
Patch Managers
In September 2000 the Environment Services Department introduced a system of Patch
Managers as a point of contact regarding local environmental issues or problems.
The Patch Manager for Cheswick Green is:
Michelle Taylor Telephone 704 6783 email
mtaylor@solihull.gov.uk
The Village Surgery
Telephone 01564 - 703311
http://frontpage.uk.digiserve.com/thevillagesurgery
Policing The Village
In the event of an emergency members of the public should of course telephone 999 and
police will be sent from wherever is appropriate. For non-emergency situations people
living in the Parish of Hockley Heath should contact the Rural Sector Office at Solihull
Police Station 0121 712 6092 and ask for (or leave a message for) PC John Keating or WPC
Jane Moore.
Pre-School Playgroup: Mon -Thurs 9.15- 11.45am Village Hall. Tel 07887 950259
Girl Guides meet Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm at Cheswick Green School
Boys Brigade Contact Dianne Roberts 01564 200043
Family Church Meets at Cheswick Green School every Sunday at 10.00am
Cheswick Green W.I. 2nd Friday of the month 7.45pm - Village Hall Tel: 0121 430
4427
www.cheswickgreenplaygroup.btinternet.co.uk
Simone School of Dance
long established dance group use the hall every Saturday and some week days
Contact Simone on 0121 451 308
CHESWICK GREEN VILLAGE HALL
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE |
Choice of two Halls
Use of Kitchen and Tables & Chairs Included
Very Reasonable Rates
Suitable for Dancing, Keep Fit, Parties and Meetings
Contact the Booking Clerk on 01564 703293
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The playing Fields and Village Hall - 30th October
Looking away from the bridge towards Salter Street.
Photograph © Len Cresswell
Read Bill Giberts memories of growing up on the 'Mount' - now Cheswick Green in the 20's
and 30's
Growing up on 'The Mount'
See Also
Pleasure
Gardens | Last Days of the Mount | Building Cheswick Green
Millennium Party - Photos | Excavations
at the Mount
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