Eastcotts Parish consists of the villages of Cotton End and Shortstown, and the hamlets of Harrowden and Herring's Green. It is situated to the south-east of Bedford, with the A600 road running through it. It is one of the oldest parishes, created in 1894. It boasts two village halls, a Baptist Church, two pubs, two schools, two huge airship sheds which can be seen for miles around, Shocott Spring - a new woodland being created as part of the Forest of Marston Vale - and has Elstow Brook running through the northern end. There are 6 farms in the parish, as well as the established Exeter Wood. The total number of people on the electoral roll in January 2010 is 2,247: 605 in Cotton End and 1642 in Shortstown and Harrowden.
Cotton End Baptist Church
Shortstown Airship Sheds
Old Harrowden Road
- The Parish Clerk is retiring on 11th August. Until her successor is appointed, please contact the Chairman to the Parish Council at campbellwilsonapperson@eastcottsparishcouncil.org.uk or 01234 741390.
- The adventure equipment and MUGA have now been installed at Cotton End field, next to the village hall in Wood Lane. The site is open for business, and the Parish Council hopes that the young people of the village enjoy the equipment and take care of it.There will be an OFFICIAL OPENING by the Mayor of Bedford at the Cotton End Show on Saturday 21st August.
- As mentioned above, COTTON END FUN DAY & DOG SHOW will be taking place on Saturday 21st August aat the usual location - Cotton End field next to the village hall. There will be a number of new attractions, as well as lots of the usual stalls. Check the last issue of Cotton End Diary for more information, or contact the Village Show Committee on 743858. Do come along and support this real community event.
- The Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson, will be at The Bell pub, Cotton End, on TUESDAY 31st AUGUST from 7.15pm to chat to residents about any burning issues they may have. This is under his 'Pints in the Parishes' initiative. The Parish Council would like to welcome you to this event, and remember - your drink doesn't have to be alcoholic!
