Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer:
Kevin Hayes
134 Birmingham Road
Ansley Village
Nuneaton
CV10 9PL
Tel: 0247 7986288 | Send email
The Ansley Parish Village Council is proud to support the many community events and groups that bring people together in the village. From the Ansley Morris Dancing Group to The Hood Lane Farm Coffee Hut, there is something for everyone. The Village Council also encourages local people to join in and get involved with these activities, as it helps to create a strong sense of community spirit. We are proud to have so many wonderful people in the village and we look forward to seeing the community continue to grow.
Groups and People
Community Groups & Local Businesses
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Ansley Morris Dancing
Ansley has its own Women's Morris dancing side called Ansley Morris. It is a women's only team but has women & men musicians so if you are interested in joining as either a dancer or a musician please get in touch . They practice on Thursday evenings in the Church Hall Ansley Village between 7 - 9pm and it only costs £3! The link to their website is below.
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Schools in Ansley
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Warwickshire Rural Watch
Warwickshire Rural Watch gives you all the latest updates on crime related matters in our area. Click on the link below to view their website.
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Allotments
There are three areas of allotments in the Parish. Two in Ansley Common and one in Ansley Village. All of these grounds are owned by the Borough Council and let out to the allotment societies. We were asked for allotments in Birchley Heath and Merevale Estates offered a small piece of ground off the park which was used for allotments before. No one contacted us to accept this, but if anyone changes their mind please contact the clerk.
The contact details for the current plots are as follows:
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ANSLEY VILLAGE
Ansley Village Allotment Society
off Croft Mead
Ansley Village
CV10 9PX
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ANSLEY COMMON
Bretts Hall , Ansley Common - contact Harry Bailey on 02476 395994. Plots available shortly.
Ansley Common Allotment Society ( waiting list at present) contact Karin Cartwright on 077966 90196 or email cartwrightkarin@yahoo.co.uk
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Oakridge Golf Course
Please click on link for information about this golf club which is in Arley Lane, Ansley.
Nearby courses include Purley Chase in Ridge Lane, Mancetter, and for a less formal setting try the golf range on Plough Hill Road Galley Common which has a driving range and a pitch and put course.
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Sure Start
Sure Start Childrens Centre activities take place in Mancetter Memorial Hall, Ridge Lane Methodist Church, New Arley and St Michaels Community Centre, Hartshill Nathaniel Newton School, Ansley Common St Johns Hall and Ansley Village Church Hall.
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However we understand that they are currently reviewing some of these services so for up to date details please contact them directly on 01827 718723 or E Mail surestartmancetter@warwickshire.gov.uk
In addition, they do usually put an insert into our quarterly Ansley News Magazine with up to date activities.
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Fitness Activities
The following are some suggestions for around the parish and surrounding area.
Walking: Try Hartshill Hayes Country Park, the gardens of Arbury Hall or some of the many public footpaths we are lucky enough to have in the area. Even better, if you have some spare time why not consider helping to maintain these country walks and join a local group who carry out monthly maintenance.
Contact the clerk for more details.
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Gardening - See our allotment page for more contact details and lose weight and improve fitness with a bit of heavy digging!
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Golfing - See under Oakridge for details of local golf courses
Playgrounds- The Parish Council own /lease playgrounds in Ansley Village and Birchley Heath and provide play equipment in these. If you feel there is something lacking for a certain age group please let us know and we will always consider updating/improvements subject to funding being available. In Ansley Common, the Borough Council own the only play area but this has some afety issues and it is generally considered unsuitable for equipment for young children. If you have any ideas where we could put some equipment please let us know.
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Cricket - Ansley has its own cricket ground in Ansley Common
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Other sports - Arley Sports Centre, Pingles Leisure Centre Nuneaton, Atherstone Swimming baths
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Keep Fit -Check above leisure centres, also Fitness Centre in Ansley Common and Vibese in Chapel End
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Dancing - Morris Dancing and Tap at Ansley Church Hall. Other dance schools locally include Nuneaton Dancentre in Attleborough, Dancecraze ( also do a class for children at church hall in Galley Common) and Nuneaton Co op Hall.
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Horse riding- Riding for the Disabled in Galley Common also take able bodied people for classes
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Outdoor Bowls - Haunchwood Institute Valley Road Galley Common ( membership required)
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Leys Village News Magazine
Village News Magazine is published every quarterly. It is hand delivered to every house in the Parish by volunteers including members of the parish council. If you do not get one let us know and we will arrange for one to be sent in the post.
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Village News magazine is produced in partnership with the Arley & Ansley Big Local, Ansley Parish Council and Arley Parish Council.
f anyone wishes to submit an article for inclusion in the next issue please Email: leys.villagenews@gmail.com
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To see the latest magazine, click on the link below:
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Many more..
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Warwickshire County Council 'Green Shoots' Climate Change Fund 2022
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Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner
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Ansley Parish Pathways Group
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Retreeing Ansley Group
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Ansley Village Gardeners club
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Ansley Village Arts group
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Ansley Village Allotment society
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The Lord Nelson Pub
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A1 Loo Hire
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The Tykondo
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Stay & Play Toddler group
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Hood Lane Farm B&B and Glamping
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Ansley Parish
Pathways Group
The group maintains the public pathways around Ansley Parish so residents can access the beautiful walks on our doorstep, all year round. Our mission is to get as many people as possible to use the pathways, bringing people closer to nature and helping physical and mental well-being.
There are six active members of the pathways group, and we’ve been running for over three years. We meet weekly on a Wednesday afternoon and contribute our time on a voluntary basis. We keep the rights of way accessible all year round, making sure they are clearly signposted and visible. Typically, this involves weeding and cutting back vegetation during the growing season, reinstating way markers and replacing wear and tear on signage.
Our work to maintain the pathways in Ansley Parish is covered by Warwickshire County Council public liability insurance and we liaise regularly with the Rights of Way Team to provide updates. The Rights of Way Team take accountability for any major infrastructure work needed on the local pathways, such as mending bridges.
Walking is a great way to exercise and it’s free. When you combine that with walking in the natural environment, enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside, the benefits are far reaching. We are fortunate to have country walks in our parish and the pathways group want to help those living here to benefit from knowing what’s available.
We’ve created a dedicated website with more information about the walks around Ansley Parish, including historical points of interest, the flora and the wildlife you might encounter.
If you’d like to get involved with the Pathways Group activities, contact Nik on 07872 639445.
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