Elford
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Elford is a pretty village on the banks of the River Tame, in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. It is close to the A513 and a short trip from Lichfield and Tamworth. The village has a mixture of older and newer houses, and with the surrounding farms these comprise around 290 households and 650 people. Elford, which began as ‘Elver-ford’, dates back hundreds of years. The centre of the village has been designated a conservation area. There are several historic buildings including St Peter’s Church which was built in the 14th century. The manor of Elford is no more, but a part of it survives as The Walled Garden, which has been created and maintained by local volunteers. The village is well known in the area for its community spirit. Elford has good facilities for a small village and there is a varied and interesting social calendar. There is a modern Village Hall, used for meetings of local groups, aa weekly coffee morning, a variety of events and for wedding receptions and other celebrations. There is also a historic pub, The Crown. Local amenities for families include the Howard Primary School. Unfortunately there is no longer a bus service, although a shared taxi runs twice a week to Tamworth. The large sports field hosts football and cricket teams, and an excellent children’s playground.
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Upcoming Events
Monday March 8, 7:00 PM - Parish Council meeting, March 2021 |
Village News
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Everyone Health
2021-02-22 12:05:40February Newsletter Are you feeling lonely or isolated? Would you like to be more active?...
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Funding for community groups
2021-02-19 10:43:49Funding for community and voluntary sector organisations Charities, groups and not-for-profit...
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Lockdown reminder
2021-02-16 19:35:52Reminder of rules around outdoor facilities Fencing has gone up at two sport and leisure...
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Maize traffic
2021-02-16 19:32:56The Parish Council has been informed by Home Farm that there will be more maize movements than...
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Empty Homes Week
2021-02-15 12:26:52Empty Homes Week 2021 Residents who are struggling to bring empty properties back into use and...
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Tales of the Riverbank
2021-02-12 14:56:13We've been asked to share this with local communities; Are you missing reminiscing in your local?...