Desford Community Action Group

Who are we?

A group of residents originally came together to create a Village Appraisal Questionnaire. Following this questionnaire in 2002, we have continued to meet monthly to discuss issues and arrange projects, big or small, for the benefit of YOUR COMMUNITY!

New members are welcome - we meet on the first Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Church Centre.

DCAG News

• Desford Community Action Group is committed to help Desford continue to be a great place to live.
• Last year we organised a very successful Open Gardens Event which raised approximately £1500.
• Of this money £500 was donated to ‘Ruby Rainbows’ and the balance was ear-marked for a project which would enhance the environment. The Open Gardeners elected to buy a Hanging Basket Tree to be erected near the library. Investigations into the costs of purchase and long term maintenance have shown that more money is needed. It may be, therefore, that we will have to wait for the proceeds of the proposed 2009 event before the project can be completed. Residents can be assured that the money is safe and will be wisely and carefully spent to enhance our lovely village.
• The group continues to meet on the first Wednesday in the month to plan projects and support village groups.
• We organise quizzes to raise money for the Play Areas Improvement Project.
• We plant bulbs every autumn to enhance the environment.
• We lead walks on the third Sunday of the month. See the Parish Notice Boards and Village Website for details.
• New members are always welcome.

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Minutes of DCAG Meetings

What do we do?

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month in the Church Centre

We plan exciting projects

We liaise with the Parish Council, Community Groups and individuals

We raise money for the play areas and other village projects

We organise walks on the third Sunday of the month. The rota for this year's walks is below.

We also make sure new residents are made welcome and given a Welcome Pack.

We organised the Open Gardens event in June 2007.

Quizzes

We organise two quizzes per year to raise money for the improvement of the play areas for our children and young people.

We helped fund the new play equipment at Pickard Recreation Ground

We are currently raising money to refurbish the Kirkby Road play area for our older children.

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