Nová Ves nad Popelkou


Nová Ves nad Popelkou is a village and municipality in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

History

The first written mention of the village dates from 1369, but there is speculation that the village was established sometime in the first half of the 13th century, or according to another source, the year 1097, when Slavic tribes supposedly entered the area. Unfortunately, there is no precise dating. The Church of St. Procopius which is located in the village, went through several renovations over the years and its current form dates from 1747.
The former name of the village was Nová Ves u Lomnice na Jičínsku.

Present time

The village is hosts many activities. In the resort operates TJ Sokol, Fire Department, hunters, has been restored theater group, which disappeared after the Velvet Revolution. Every year after the New Year proms are held in the local cultural house in order: Hunter, Sports & Fire fancy dress preceded by in the afternoon children's carnival, co-organized with the local Women's Union. House of Culture is also used by for meetings and descents.
The village also operates swimming pool, multipurpose tennis court, which in the winter turns into ice rink
The Water Goblin
In the village out over several years sat on the willow tree near the bridge over Popelka at the upper end of the village built carved wood sprite from the workshop of Joseph Panek. Over time matured decision to create to please of people vodníka of stone. On Sunday, on August 3, 2003 the ceremonial unveiling of a statue water sprite. This was carved out of sandstone and decorated with gilt hems.