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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Village News
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Tree Work in The Avenue
2021-01-19 15:17:03The work by tree surgeons at The Avenue will be taking place later this week and including this...
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Dog fouling advice
2021-01-16 10:50:17Dog owners are requested to please: Take your doggy bags with you every time you walk your dog Clear up...
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News from January's Parish Council meeting
2021-01-14 15:53:01The Parish Council met online on Monday night, beginning with Open Forum when we were informed...
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Drivers take care!
2021-01-14 12:03:29Driving through the village? Please drive slowly and carefully! A much loved cat was killed last...
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Local Covid Testing
2021-01-11 13:04:23Every week the County Council along with District and Borough Councils reviews the number of...
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Lockdown information
2021-01-05 13:33:35During lockdown starting January 5th the playground will remain open but please only use this...