What's on in June

The next community surgery at the Library is Monday 11 June 2012.  Meet Solihull's Neighbourhood Co-ordinator Bruce Brant with the interim clerk, Diane Weir, between 10am and 12pm.

Public Inquiry over the Taylor Wimpey Homes proposals for 45 dwellings on Leys Lane starts on Tuesday 12 June 2012 at the Heart of England Club from 10am.  The inquiry is expected to last three days.

Police beat surgery will be held at the Library on Thursday 14 June 2012 between 4pm and 5pm.  Come along to discuss any matters with your neighbourhood police officers.

Meriden Parish Council's next meeting is on Monday 25 June 2012 at the Village Hall from 7:30pm.  Officers from Solihull's Library Service will be in attendance to discuss the findings from their library consultation earlier in the year and what the options of the library service in Meriden will be.

What's on Saturday 26 May 2012

Football training as usual in the morning

Police Beat Surgery 12-1pm
If you have any issues that you wish to discuss with Solihull Police, Saturday is your chance.  Sgt Hanlon and his team will be in attendance to listen to you.

Cricket match from 1:30pm!
Solihull Municipal 3rds CC vs Oakfield 3rds CC

Should be a good day all round.  Come along and give Solihull Municipal your support.

Only 2 weeks to go to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend

See the full list of events with this link:  Queen's Diamond Jubilee Programme (PDF 641KB)

Friday - 20/20 Cricket Match
Saturday - 5-a-side Football Tournament*
*followed by Music and Curry Night at the Heart of England Club from
6pm. Tickets £12 on sale at Meriden CE Primary School office, Heart of England Club and Sports Pavilion Saturdays, Mondays and Thursdays -  
book by 26 May!
Sunday - Tennis Tournament, Rounders plus more
Monday - Queen's Head Street Party and Fete
Tuesday - Family Picnic in the Park with Fun Sports

Triumph Meriden and St Johns Rangers - Champions

On Saturday 5 May 2012, Triumph Meriden FC took the league title beating Selly Oak Rangers 4-0. 

They celebrated their victory at the Birmingham District AFA awards night on Friday 18 May 2012.  Looking forward to the 2012/13 season.

And on Sunday 6 May 2012, St Johns Rangers FC took their league title with a 4-4 draw against St George Rangers.

They'll now be in the Premier Division for next season.

League Tables

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
TRIUMPH MERIDEN F.C	20	18	0	2	75	15	60	54
BIRMINGHAM MEDICS F.C	20	17	0	3	87	32	55	51
PREMIER F.C 2008 'B'	20	12	2	6	40	22	18	38
OLYMPIA 808 SC F.C	20	11	4	5	58	38	20	37
GARDEN HOUSE RANGERS F.C	20	8	4	8	38	39	-1	28
DOSTHILL BOYS CLUB F.C	20	7	5	8	28	47	-19	26
BOLDMERE SPORTS & SOCIAL 'C' F.C	20	6	3	11	46	51	-5	21
HANDSWORTH G.S.O.B's 'C' F.C	20	7	3	10	43	49	-6	21	*
COLDFIELD RANGERS F.C	20	4	3	13	20	54	-34	15
MANCHESTER WANDERERS F.C	20	4	2	14	34	76	-42	14
SELLY OAK LEGEND F.C	20	3	0	17	29	75	-46	3	*

 

Pos	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	Diff	Pts
1	St Johns Rangers	20	14	3	3	69	30	39	45
2	St George rangers	20	14	2	4	70	34	36	44
3	Kings Norton	20	13	3	4	60	37	23	42
4	Hampton Blackwood	20	12	1	7	48	36	12	37
5	Punchbowl Saints	20	10	3	7	65	35	30	33
6	Solihull Red Diamonds	20	8	3	9	48	43	5	27
7	Shenley Green	20	6	2	12	36	59	-23	20
8	St Leonards	20	6	1	13	35	63	-28	19
9	Booker Athletic	20	5	3	12	43	57	-14	18
10	Fairfax United	20	5	2	13	25	60	-35	17
11	Shirley Celtic	20	5	1	14	37	82	-45	16

Triumph Meriden FC win the Jeffs Hall Cup!

Triumph Meriden FC 3 - Birmingham Irish FC 1

The Jeffs Hall Cup was won today 28 April 2012 at Sedgemere Sports & Social Club.

Well done lads!  It's a proud day for Meriden.

Next week Triumph Meriden play their last league match of the season at Chelmsley Town against Selly Oak to secure the league title.  Kick off 2:30pm - come along and give them your support.


Current league standing as at 28 April 2012:

League Table

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
TRIUMPH MERIDEN F.C	19	17	0	2	71	15	56	51
BIRMINGHAM MEDICS F.C	20	17	0	3	87	32	55	51
PREMIER F.C 2008 'B'	20	12	2	6	40	22	18	38
OLYMPIA 808 SC F.C	19	10	4	5	55	37	18	34
GARDEN HOUSE RANGERS F.C	19	8	4	7	37	36	1	28
DOSTHILL BOYS CLUB F.C	20	7	5	8	28	47	-19	26
BOLDMERE SPORTS & SOCIAL 'C' F.C	20	6	3	11	46	51	-5	21
HANDSWORTH G.S.O.B's 'C' F.C	20	7	3	10	43	49	-6	21	*
COLDFIELD RANGERS F.C	20	4	3	13	20	54	-34	15
MANCHESTER WANDERERS F.C	20	4	2	14	34	76	-42	14
SELLY OAK LEGEND F.C	19	3	0	16	29	71	-42	3

Parish Council Newsletter

Our Spring 2012 newsletter has now been delivered to homes throughout the Parish.  Spare copies have been left in the library and Blitz. 

It contains highlights of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee events and Half Term Sports Camp starting this Wednesday 11 April 2012.  There is one error, though, if you want to contact our sports co-ordinator by email, his correct email address is pauljayes@yahoo.co.uk.  

There's more information about what's happening in the Parish. You can read the electronic version here. 

Vacancy for the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Meriden Parish Council is looking to recruit a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer who can bring drive, flexibility, commitment and appropriate experience to this important position.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in local issues with the flexibility to be able to work from home.  As the principle officer, duties include: to produce agendas and minutes for all council meetings and committees, liaising with outside bodies, actioning the council’s decisions, acting as the council’s financial officer, keeping the council’s financial records.  Requirements: some evening work and ability to work from home and core hours at a local designated office in Meriden.  

The successful applicant would be expected to have knowledge of local government and to hold, or to be working towards obtaining the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or equivalent.

25 hours weekly

Salary NJC scales:  LC1 spinal column point 18-22 (pro-rata to 25 hours) depending on experience.

For full job description and application form email: rosie@meridenparishcouncil.org.uk

Closing date: 30 April 2012