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Lower Clumpthorpe is the quintessential English village. Quiet, cosy, quaint, it's the picture of rural harmony. And it is presided over by the fine, upstanding citizens of the Lower Clumpthorpe Parish Council - those tireless champions who generously devote their free time to the betterment of the community. Professional, conscientious, and absolutely not involved in any gossip, A comedy of small minds in a small village, where the only thing greater than the scenery is the epic proportions of parish politics.
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- 2 days ago30 min
The Noticeboard
Roadworks have cut Lower Clumpthorpe off from the outside world, forcing villagers into the unthinkable: driving through Upper Clumpthorpe.But this leads to the discovery of their suspiciously impressive new noticeboard.As bus services mysteriously vanish, tempers flare as the parish council clashes over fairness, funding and a floppy hat. With espionage allegations, runaway lamination, and local dignity on the line, the parish council discovers just how far Prudence is willing to go to defend Lower Clumpthorpe’s civic pride.It’s a tale of two villages'… noticeboards.StarringSally Swift as Prudence HawthorneJane Wing as Jean WilmotJohn Kennard as Derek PritchardSean Baxendale as Alex TurnerTammy King as Sophie CalderWritten, Produced and Directed by Andi White
- 1 weeks ago31 min
The Emergency Plan
With the world in an increasingly precarious state, the good people of Lower Clumpthorpe Parish Council are called to prepare for the unthinkable. Fortunately, Treasurer Derek Pritchard has been hard at work developing a comprehensive Civil Defence strategy, complete with emergency supplies, innovative warning systems, and a rather questionable understanding of nuclear fallout.But when the prospect of appointing a local leader for the end of civilisation presents an opportunity for a little power-grabbing, can the council reach a decision before Prudence calls time?Between international tensions, questionable procurement deals, and the small matter of who gets to be Prime Minister of Lower Clumpthorpe, one thing is certain: the future of the village is in very safe hands.Isn’t it?StarringSally Swift as Prudence HawthorneJane Wing as Jean WilmotJohn Kennard as Derek PritchardSean Baxendale as Alex TurnerTammy King as Sophie CalderWritten, Produced and Directed by Andi White
- 2 weeks ago27 min
The Flagpole
When the neighbouring village of Upper Clumpthorpe raises the bar, Lower Clumpthorpe is duty-bound to respond. But with the village bunting in need of a little TLC, a flagpole that’s conspicuous by its absence, and a certain Chairman who seems unusually keen to keep the past firmly in the past, the Parish Council has some rather pressing matters to discuss.As Derek frets over the cost, Jean helpfully recalls a few inconvenient details, and Sophie takes great delight in proceedings, newcomer Alex begins to suspect that Lower Clumpthorpe’s missing flagpole has a rather interesting history.Will the Council get to the bottom of it all? Or are some matters best left unraised?Especially flagpoles.StarringSally Swift as Prudence HawthorneJane Wing as Jean WilmotJohn Kennard as Derek PritchardSean Baxendale as Alex TurnerTammy King as Sophie CalderWritten, Produced and Directed by Andi White
- 3 weeks ago27 min
The Incidental Accident
An ordinary meeting of Lower Clumpthorpe Parish Council takes an unexpected turn when news breaks of a most unfortunate incident in the village. With conflicting accounts, a series of increasingly improbable events, and a certain amount of confusion over precisely what happened, Prudence is determined to establish the facts.But as Jean recounts the afternoon’s events, Derek offers his own considered observations, and Sophie begins to piece things together, it soon becomes clear that there may be more to this incident than meets the eye.Can the council uncover the truth?And can anyone handle the truth?StarringSally Swift as Prudence HawthorneJane Wing as Jean WilmotJohn Kennard as Derek PritchardSean Baxendale as Alex TurnerTammy King as Sophie CalderWritten, Produced and Directed by Andi White
- Oct 7, 202626 min
The Village Sign
When Upper Clumpthorpe unveils a rather impressive new village sign, parish council chairman Prudence Hawthorne is determined that Lower Clumpthorpe will not be outdone.Treasurer Derek Pritchard is concerned about the cost. Secretary Jean Wilmot has several ideas of her own. And professional sarcastic Sophie Calder suspects this has rather more to do with village rivalry than village pride.It’s all making newest member Alex Turner wonder whether volunteering was such a good idea..StarringSally Swift as Prudence HawthorneJane Wing as Jean WilmotJohn Kennard as Derek PritchardSean Baxendale as Alex TurnerTammy King as Sophie CalderWritten, Produced and Directed by Andi White
- Jul 11, 20261 min
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Welcome to Lower Clumpthorpe.With its spired church, village green and duck pond, it's the quintessential small English village.It also has a village hall - home to the Lower Clumpthorpe Parish Council - the lowest level the UK's system of government.Except, no one has told the members of the Council - who see issues like the village sign and flagpole as matters of national proportion...If only they could agree on what to agree on.StarringSally Swift as Prudence HawthorneJane Wing as Jean WilmotJohn Kennard as Derek PritchardSean Baxendale as Alex TurnerandTammy King as Sophie CalderProduced and Directed by Andi White
About Matters Arising
Lower Clumpthorpe is the quintessential English village. Quiet, cosy, quaint, it's the picture of rural harmony. And it is presided over by the fine, upstanding citizens of the Lower Clumpthorpe Parish Council - those tireless champions who generously devote their free time to the betterment of the community. Professional, conscientious, and absolutely not involved in any gossip, A comedy of small minds in a small village, where the only thing greater than the scenery is the epic proportions of parish politics.
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