Superfast Broadband for our villages

Welcome to the peldonweb.co.uk page on the Winstred Hundred Parish Council Website. This parish council represents Peldon, Great & Little Wigborough and Salcott cum Virley. The broadband offer includes Layer Breton, Abberton and Langenhoe.

SUPERFAST BROADBAND FOR OUR VILLAGES

Click here for County Broadband’s information booklet
Click here to register your interest

Superfast Wireless Internet up to 64Mbs is arriving shortly in Peldon, Great and Little Wigborough, Abberton, Langenhoe, Salcott cum Virley and Layer Breton

Full information is shown on this page. Please scroll down or jump to the relevant section use the links below

Background
How wireless connection works
Costs and choosing your package
Register interest
Launch event
Contact and further information
County Broadband Leaflet

Background

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Like many rural communities, we have had to rely on old copper and aluminium networks of telegraph wires for internet connection. The capacity of these wires is not sufficient for us all to have the speed of internet connection we desire and because our villages are spread over a wide area, those people furthest from the telephone exchange often cannot receive any signal at all. (Distance degrades the signal strength).

It is unlikely that this will change. That our telephone exchange will be upgraded and our many miles of village roads will be dug up to replace our copper wire network with fast fibre optic cable now used for fast urban internet connection. It is just not economic for Internet Providers to invest in our villages. We do not have enough houses per mile of cable laid to make it worth their while. There are some plans to connect villages with optic fibre paid for by government grants but there is no certainty of this and the limits on speed will probably be circa 12Mbs, not Superfast.

In our villages we are going to get a Superfast Internet connection. This ranges to 64Mbs which typically is only available in the UK’s super connected cities. It is capable of running Skype, TV, feature films etc. Our new internet connection to homes will be wireless rather than cable. Around the world wireless is a proven method of connection. Our network will use hardware manufactured by Motorola and will be paid for by a £60,000 grant from Abberton Reservoir Community Fund, which was secured by our villages Parish Council.

About 40 villages in East Anglia already have this technology. Locally this includes West Bergholt, Aldham and Eight Ash Green, which is supplied by Aldham based County Broadband, who are Colchester Borough Councils chosen partner. Our internet supply will be come into our villages via a receiver on the top of Peldon Church tower, households will receive the signal via an aerial probably positioned on their TV antenna. Many of these aerials will also relay the signal to neighbours, so forming the network. Our villages have been carefully surveyed and the network planned to ensure maximum coverage.

How wireless connection works.

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Connection, which includes fitting the aerial and the full connection to your computer, costs £99. In certain instances this cost may increase. For example, where there is no antenna or chimney to fix the aerial to. A fixed price would be confirmed in advance.

This is a community network, so public places such as schools and churches can receive a powerful signal free of charge. To support ‘digital inclusion’ in our communities, private households can also receive a limited signal free of charge.

Subscription for internet access can be paid on a monthly or annual basis and the cost will depend on the connection speed you choose and the amount of Data you decide you require and download. (An example of Data being uploaded is a photograph being placed on Facebook. An example of data being downloaded is music being purchased from iTunes). The grid below gives you examples of different packages and guidance as to their suitability for different users.

Your new internet connection can either be connected directly to your computer. Alternatively, if you wanted the convenience of wireless signal within your home, then the new signal would be connected to a ‘router’, a small box which will allow all devices in your home (including computers, iPads, smart phones, televisions etc) to connect wirelessly. If you do not currently have a router County Broadband can supply and install this for just £49. An existing router or computer in you home must be compatible with a standard RJ45 network connection illustrated.

It is planned that a live feed will commence in Autumn of 2013 which will be demonstrated at an open event at Peldon VIllage Hall. Thereafter arrangements will be made to visit the properties of interested parties, survey them and make arrangements for connections. Connections will commence in January 2014.

Costs and choosing your package.

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Lots of internet providers liberally use the term ‘up to’ within their advertising and literature. Often customers end up complaining that ‘up to’ means ‘less than’, that they did not understand the limitations of ‘Data up/download’ and that they find their contract does not allow them to vary terms and make improvements later.

Whilst there will always be an element of variability of signal strength, generally the wireless connection in our villages will be more constant. Being remote doesn’t mean a weak signal – as long as your aerial is in line of sight of the wireless broadcast, it makes no difference whether you are ten metres or ten kilometres away. The most misunderstood aspect of Data up/download with almost all internet providers is that there is a limit and if it looks like you are going to exceed it, the provider starts to restrict your speed and slows down your internet connection. The great thing about County Broadband is that they are friendly, contactable and local. If you decide your connection is not as fast as you would like, you can upgrade your contract immediately. Similarly if your Data up/downloads are starting to exceed your limit, then you can find out and increase the limit with one simple phone call.

The grid below shows the seven subscription packages suitable for domestic use. The green section shows the cost and speed* and provides a summary of the type of household who would benefit most from each one. The orange section shows the data you can up/download in an understandable manner. All domestic packages operate on a 50:1 contention rate. Commercial packages are also available – please ask for details, Country Broadband can be contacted on 08456865000, 01376 779001 or [email protected].

(*Upload and download speed is ‘each way’. For example 16Mbs is ’16Mbs upload’ and ’16Mbs download’. Therefore a ‘total aggregated’ speed of 32Mbs. This is quite a unique feature. Most often the ‘upload speed’ provided is considerably smaller than the ‘download speed’, with the increased popularity of social media, Skype etc upload and download are now equally important).

Register interest.

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If you would like to receive details of this project as it progresses please complete and submit the below form:

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Contact and further information.

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The principal contact point is directly with County Broadband Ltd:

Old Bourchiers Hall
New Road
Aldham
Essex CO6 3QU

08456865000
01376 779001
[email protected].
www.countybroadband.co.uk

Parish Councils can offer limited assistance:

Winstred 100 (Peldon, Wigboroughs, Salcott, Virley): [email protected]
Abberton & Langenhoe, Salcott: [email protected]
Layer Breton (Village Assembly): [email protected]

12th August 20137th December 2015

Annual General Meeting – 6th June 2013

THE WIGBOROUGHS VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6^th June 2013

ANNUAL REPORT

At the 2012 Annual General Meeting a resolution was passed which approved in principle the sale of the Village Hall and site in School Lane and gave the Committee the mandate to progress this sale in the most economical and effective way possible so as to maximise the long term value of the assets owned by the Charity.

The Committee has met ten times since the 2012 AGM and has concentrated on preparing to sell the site as well as furthering the investigations of a number of potential investment projects.

Selling the site

Given the remit of maximising the assets represented by the site we have agreed that the site should be sold for development with outline planning permission. We are conscious of our duty to the Wigboroughs community to do all that we can to ensure that any development on the site is acceptable and appropriate. We have therefore decided to apply for outline planning permission for ideally three small houses rather than a single large one. For many years it has been apparent that the Wigboroughs lack small housing stock which makes it difficult for young people and young families to take up residence here and thus maintain a vibrant community.

A & P Designs has been engaged to take us through the process of preparing for and eventually obtaining outline planning permission. The Committee thinks that the eventual sale will be eased if the land is registered with the Land Registry beforehand. To achieve this the site has been cleared and a necessary survey carried out.

While there are historic documents, or at least copies of historic documents, proving our title to the site these are held on our behalf by the Charity Commission so the registration process may not be as straightforward as it might be for a more conventional site and we have identified a Licensed Conveyancer to handle the process on our behalf.

Our main focus has been on preparing to sell the site because until that is achieved we can make no active progress with the other projects.

Once we are ready to sell the site we shall arrange to show the plans to residents, confirm the agreement to sell and then seek the approval of the Charity Commission to do so. The Charity Commission will control the resulting funds on our behalf until we are ready to re-invest in approved project(s).

Investment projects

We have further explored three potential projects in which the proceeds of the sale might eventually be invested. Two of these came from the 2011 questionnaire sent to all residents and the third arose from a suggestion at the 2012 AGM.

Plans for each project need to be more fully developed to establish whether the project can be achieved in a practical sense, afforded as to set up costs and ongoing maintenance costs and fits the objectives of the Charity. Any project surviving these tests must then be approved by residents and the Charity Commission before it could be implemented.

Investment could be made in a single project or in more than one and at this stage we do not rule out the introduction of other potential projects as yet undefined.

The creation of a virtual Village Hall

This project envisages providing access to a physical site or building owned by another party for general community or specialist group events. It would be necessary to enact a proper legal agreement to protect the Charity’s investment and legacy. There are two possible such sites in the Wigboroughs – the nave of St Stephen’s Church and the event rooms at Abbotts Hall Farm. We have noted the latter but progressed no further with that possibility to date.

St Stephen’s nave is already used for a number of events but the Parochial Church Council in conjunction with The Friends of the Wigboroughs is seeking to improve the venue to make it more suitable and more attractive for a wider range of activities. One member of the Committee has visited Wicken Bonhunt Church near Saffron Walden which has implemented such a scheme and been impressed with what can be achieved. While in no way committing to future investment in this initiative the Committee has expressed support for grant applications being made to this end as we feel that regardless of the Charity’s interest a successful outcome would result in benefits to the community.

It should be noted that both of the venues, at St Stephen’s and Abbotts Hall Farm, are already available for community groups or individuals to use under normal booking and payment arrangements regardless of possible future interest and investment from the Village Hall Charity.

The purchase of land for a Village Green

We have approached a number of people who own land in the Wigboroughs asking if they would consider selling a few acres to enable the Charity to set up a Village Green with facilities for a range of sporting and recreational activities for young people. Potential sellers have been given a promise of confidentiality at this stage of discussions.

Peldon Village Hall development

We have checked with the Charity Commission that should we wish to become formally involved with the development of the new Village Hall in Peldon we would be permitted to do so. The Charity Commission was positive about such a proposal provided that the Wigboroughs legacy was protected by legal agreements related to the two Charities involved. This would probably involve merging the charities in a way which would give The Wigboroughs an appropriate measure of representation and control. Other than establishing the Charity Commission’s view on the matter we have taken no further action with regard to this potential project.

Communications

A regular subject of discussion since the re-establishment of the Committee has been the level and quality of communications with the community. We considered holding open meetings and publishing Minutes but the Charity Commission does not recommend this and because there are various sensitive and confidential matters being discussed we decided that it would not be helpful to do so. Instead we committed to publishing regular reports in the Parish Newsletter and publishing them on the Parish Council website.

At the AGM we propose to ask the community to pass a resolution enabling us to change our Governing Document so that we can support postal voting to allow people unable to attend an AGM to participate in votes taken there.

We intend also to capture e-mail addresses of attendees at the AGM to support more direct interaction.

Christine ‘Jinny’ Gale
Chairman WVHMC
June 2013

Minutes of the AGM

AGM

The Wigboroughs Village Hall Management Committee

June 2013 @ 19.30

Essex Wildlife Trust HQ at Abbotts Hall

Maldon Rd, Great Wigborough

1. Present at the Meeting: 6 Members of WVHMC, Jinny Gale (JG), Carol Wyatt (CW), John Hutchinson (JH), Melanie Newton (MN), Mark Waterfield (MW), Phil Gladwin (PG). 32 Residents of Great and Little Wigborough and One Non-Resident.

2. Apologies for Absence: Sam Norton

3. Welcome

JG (Chairman) welcomed the community to the AGM, and to the new modern facilities at Abbotts Hall. JG said that it was an opportunity for the community to have a look at the new meeting rooms. She stressed that we as a committee were answerable to the community for our actions, and that the WVHMC are answerable not only to the villages we serve, but also to the Charity Commission. We also have to work within the framework of our governing document.

4. Noting the resignation of all committee members

JG explained that all current members have to resign, and be re-elected. She explained the nomination procedure for the Parish Council and the Parochial Church Council representatives (2 reps and 1 rep respectively). JG confirmed that all members from last year had resigned, and were duly re-elected as there had been no other nominations from the village.

5. Noting the names of appointed members

Jinny Gale (Parish Council), Phil Gladwin (Parish Council), Sam Norton (Parochial Parish Council

6. Noting the names of elected members

Carol Wyatt, John Hutchinson, Melanie Newton, and Mark Waterfield were duly elected.

7. Annual report and resulting questions

(Please see separate Annual Report for details) JG noted that the Annual Report was available for people to take away with them. It would also be printed in the Parish News, and would be on the Parish Council website. A Question/Answer session followed in which the following issues were raised:

A question re the timing of the process. JG/MN replied that the registration/planning process would take time, as would the timing of the selling of the site to maximise the sales value.
Concern about the number of houses planned for the plot. JG stated that the aim was to encourage younger families/people to move into the village, and they needed smaller/cheaper houses. The point was made from the floor that families with young children already live in School Lane in large detached houses. Why was it necessary to plan for smaller houses to accommodate this type of family? JG replied that the Village Design Statement had shown that there was a lack of small houses for young people in the village.
Concern about the money being spent on the meeting facilities for the AGM at Abbotts Hall when the church was a free venue. JG replied that the committee wanted the community to see the new facilities, as it was a possible option for investment in the future in some capacity. Normally the committee met for free in members’ houses
The point was made about any village hall, “virtual” or otherwise needed funds to maintain and keep it going. This was why the village hall had closed in the first place. There was a discussion as to whether the village hall had closed due to structural defects, or lack of use.
Concerns were voiced about increased traffic on School Lane as a result of another three houses. This will be addressed by the Planning Department who will not agree plans unless satisfied on this score.
JH stated that our remit as a committee was to maximise the value of the plot, which was why the committee had initially looked at three houses. After a discussion on size of the plot, JH confirmed the size of the plot was approximately 0.083 hectares.
Concerns were raised about “affordable housing” projects.PG stated that because the plot was inside the village envelope this wasn’t an option, and that affordable housing (as opposed the housing that was affordable for young families starting out on the property ladder) wouldn’t have maximised the value of the site, so it was never considered as part of the application.
A question was raised about garages in addition to houses on the plot. It was confirmed that there were no plans for garages, but there was adequate room for car parking.
A question was asked about the street view/street scene as there were bungalows on either side. JH commented that we had considered the street view very carefully. There was actually one bungalow on one side, and two cottages on the other. Planning would also check the visual aspect of the street view before deciding whether to give approval.
Density issues with the number of houses. PG said that Planning Departments were very aware of density issues, and they would decide what was feasible. CW pointed out that it would be up to the residents to decide in the end, even if the Council decided that it was feasible to have three houses on the plot.
PG explained why the committee had gone for outline planning permission as opposed to full. Largely to do with cost.
Green area facilities. What types of facilities were being planned for the green area project? JG explained that of all the projects, this was the least developed and had been added to the list as a result of interest at the last AGM from residents. Possibly car parking, a pavilion, changing area, but stressed that this was in very early exploratory stages at the moment, as we did not want to waste time in detailed planning when a piece of land might not materialise. Two residents stressed any land should be in the centre of the village.
Question re the upkeep of the playground/green area. Why couldn’t the upkeep of a green area be financed by the Parish Council as it was in Peldon and Salcott? JG replied it was because if the WVHMC bought a plot of land for use by the village, then it would be owned and therefore have to be maintained by the WVHMC.
Question about voting on the projects in the future and how this would work. What percentage of residents would be required to pass a vote ? MW said this was a good question- we would have to consider this. JG said that at the moment there was no percentage of the village required to pass a resolution on projects.
A suggestion was made about looking at the existing site for use as it is, or as a community garden, or somewhere to hold village events in marquees. The committee explained that the village had already voted in favour of selling the site largely because the present site was too small to accommodate any parking facilities. Also, as explained before, we had to maximise the value. A further suggestion was made about looking to the community fund to help with the demolition costs. JG said that the land would be sold with the responsibility for demolition resting with the buyer. JH thought that it was rare to get funding without putting in funds, which the WVHMC do not have.
A suggestion was made about using St Nicholas as a village hall. JG thought that this was food for thought, and would discuss at the next committee meeting. PG stated again that we as a village cannot afford to run a village hall. The National Trust may look to go into partnership with someone to keep it open-would the WVHMC be prepared to look into this? The NT have strong links with the Essex Wildlife Trust in this area. A suggestion was made that a River Blackwater type reserve might be an option.
A question was raised about what a “virtual” village hall actually meant. PG answered that it was that the building was already in place, and owned by a third party. The WVHMC could therefore invest in an existing building in some way.
Post Box issues. MN and CW explained the view from the Post Office re taking the post box away due to lack of use.
Peldon Village Hall. A question was raised about how the WVHMC could protect the legacy of the Wigborough Village Hall by financially supporting the Peldon Village Hall project. JH replied that there would have to be proper protection regarding the long term legacy, for example, adequate representation on a joint committee.
A question was asked regarding the eventual value of the site. If someone gave the WVHMC the asking price for the site, would they sell? CW answered that our remit is to maximise the value of the site, and it would go to the open market. JH maintained that the Charity Commission would insist on us going to the open market and not making a private deal.
The question was asked what names would appear on the deeds once the land was registered i.e. who would own the present site? JG stated that we were awaiting confirmation from the CC as to their exact requirements for this because they hold the present deeds on behalf of the Charity

8. Finance report and resulting questions

JH presented the Financial Report and spoke about running a tight ship due to lack of funds. £4090.54 currently in the bank. The WVHMC had liabilities to pay out for the survey, planning costs in future. The committee’s aim was to husband the money and keep the expenditure down. One option would be to borrow against our assets but the committee did not want to go down this route.

9. Resolution re postal voting

A vote was taken on the resolution “That a method of postal voting acceptable to the Charity Commission be developed and incorporated into the Wigboroughs Village Hall Management Charity’s governing document, to enable a wider electorate in the Wigboroughs to vote on key issues.” Votes in favour 30. Against 2. Abstentions 0

10. AOB

None

3rd August 20138th December 2015

PAWS July – Back to the 60’s

Pictures from PAWS back to the 60s night Our July themed social this year was “Back to the 60’s” which was well attended by 44 members and 15 visitors, 11 of these being the Layer Ladies.

As with most of our themed events, members entered into the spirit of the night in an array of “Mini’s” and “Flower Power” outfits. The winner of the best dressed went to Angela Clark in her hotpants!

Everyone was given a glass of Cava on arrival and then Babycham accompanied our party food whilst we enjoyed a couple of quizs. Then Ray Spiller turned up the music and we had the opportunity to dance to various numbers including the Twist and the Locomotion – which ended up in the Village Hall Gardens!

There were also spot questions on various singers to which Vivienne Ohmke excelled. I think everyone would agree it was another successful night and the reason why the club is as enjoyable as it is.

This month (August) there is no meeting, but our next get together is 24th September when “Frock Horror! Confessions of a Costume Designer” will be delivered by Pauline Baker. As ever, visitors are welcome at a cost of £3.50. Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website.

If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510, Jane Banks 01206 735004 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.

22nd July 20138th December 2015

The Five Parishes Dog Show

5-parishes-dog-show-2013 The full schedule for the Five Parishes Horse Show is now available to download from the 81st 5 Parishes Show Page. The show has a range of pedigree and novelty classes and all proceeds will be going to “Dogs for the Disabled“.

Entries will be taken from 11:00 with judging (Francesca Mills (MIINROC)) commencing from 13:00, entry fees are £2 for the first class entered and £1 for each subsequent class. Rosettes will be awarded for 1st to 5th place in all classes with Special Rosettes for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Puppy, Best Veteran and Best Rescue or Re-homed.

Pedigree Classes (Dogs do not need to be KC registered)

Class 1 – A.V. Puppy (6-12 months)
Class 2 – A.V. Sporting
Class 3 – A.V Non-sporting
Class 4 – A.V. Open

Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show & Best Puppy will now be judged.

Novelty Classes

Class 5 – Best Veteran (7 years and over)
Class 6 – Dog with most appealing eyes
Class 7 – Best Condition
Class 8 – Best Rescue or Re-homed
Class 9 – Most Handsome Dog
Class 10 – Prettiest Bitch
Class 11 – Dog the judge would most like to take home
Class 12 – Friendliest Dog or Bitch

18th July 20138th December 2015

PC Minutes 9th July 2013

WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL

Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley

Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9^th July 2013

Present: Charles Dymond, Andy Beharrell, Phil Gladwin, Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, John Walker, Nicky Ellis (chair), Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley and three public members

Apologies for absence: Jane Banks, Netty Knill Jones, Zone Warden

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman with the addition at the end of the sentence of 1. ECC Highway Rangers…….like them to do for us ‘at the Kings Head junction and Peldon bus stop triangle’.

Police Report: No reported crimes in our villages but please be alert and aware that in neighbouring villages outbuildings have been broken into. We have three volunteers from Peldon who have undertaken the speed gun training so will be out and about soon.

Borough Councillors: The ‘no through road’ signs for Salcott are on the list to be fitted. Other missing signage will be reported and or chased up. Along with all the other parish councils our displeasure at the withdrawal by CBC of paper copies of planning applications to parish councils will be supported by the Borough Councillors and brought up at their next Borough meeting. Verge cutting along Salcott Street and Mill Lane has been overlooked so will be requested. The S106 money or so called ‘bedroom tax’ will be available from various building projects in our villages for local community based spending for which Salcott Village Hall have already made a request for some improvements.

County Councillor: At County level further savings have still to be made but hopefully without cutting services. Rodney Bass is now the Portfolio Holder for ECC Highways and a quarterly surgery will be held for County Councillors to meet engineers with their list of jobs that need doing in their respective areas. The ECC Broadband project is progressing having carried out an extensive survey but the roll out date will not be for some time. The proposed 40 mph limit along Mersea Road in Peldon and Colchester Road to the Strood will be taken up with Rodney Bass with our support for this to materialise soon.

Public-Have Your Say – None

Declarations of Interest – None

1. CBC Zone Wardens: Charles met them on Moss Hay to discuss a siting for a bench very kindly given to us by them with cost of fitting to be arranged.

2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields – having just spent a quite a lot of money on necessary repairs at Moss Hay play area and further work is required due to vandalism we are reluctant to buy new equipment until this problem has been resolved. Also having obtained quotes of a small skateboard ramp requested by a group of children it has proved to be very expensive and so our intentions are to investigate possible alternative equipment and meet the children on site to talk to them about this. The bark at Moss Hay is low and so rubber clipping, as we bought for Salcott, would seem to be the obvious choice as the life span is much longer if not indefinite. It was agreed to wait awhile before buying this as money from S106 will be available and could possibly be of help with this.

3. Winter Salt Bag Scheme: as we still have plenty from the year before last it was agreed to decline the offer this time.

4. Broadband update – John providing us with a sheet of information including Mast locations and confirmed CAPs (Community Access Points) locations in all our villages with a couple more to be confirmed. The project is moving forward generally to plan and the launch event at Peldon Village Hall is still set for 28^th September 2013. Yet again, we give enormous thanks to John for his tireless work on this brilliant project that will be of benefit to all.

5. Junctions at Lodge Lane and St Ives Road in Peldon – Kevin will take this up with Highways for any possible solutions for these difficult junctions.

6. Abberton Reservoir Community Fund – Friends of the Wigboroughs were granted the money for their tables and chairs, Layer de la Haye was granted the money for their hall but money raised from events will be knocked off the total cost.
Reservoir Expansion: all concrete work will be finished by October.
Rights of Way Meeting was attended; there will be a Project Manager to ensure that this job is done professionally with proper consideration to everything required.

7. Actions and Reminders List updated

Planning Applications:
131040	Proposal: Single storey rear extension at The Paddocks, Lower Road, Peldon
131315	Proposal: Erection of an outbuilding containing a swimming pool, gym and home cinema at Hall Barn, Peldon Road, Peldon
Appeal against refusal:
APP/A1530/D/13/2198804	Proposal: Infill extension to form additional bedroom for use by existing residents’ children, in part replacing former demolished extension – resubmission of 121120 at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

Finances:

101730	R S Pullen – salary for July	£353.53
101731	Mr B Gooding – 3 x insp and repairs	£522.50
101732	T Simmons – play insp, grass cutting, bench painting, hedge cutting	£160.00

The next meeting will be on Tues 10^th September 2013 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall

Following complaints we have received we would like to request that all event organizers please take down the posters they have put up after the event has taken place and also to refrain from using a staple gun as these are very difficult to get out and therefore look unsightly.

10th July 20138th December 2015

PAWS June – Chelsea to Peldon for plants

henry-brickwood In June our speaker was Henry Brickwood and he told us all about “Beautiful Gardens to visit”. Henry began his talk by telling us he is a fanatical gardener and was a previous Gold Medal winner at Chelsea a few years ago. He currently belongs to 2 gardening groups and appeared with Monty Don last year. He then continued with a slide presentation of various gardens mainly in and around a 70 mile radius of Chelmsford. These included Tudor Roost at Fingringhoe, with its very colourful private garden, Beth Chatto’s Garden at Elmstead Market with its famous “Dry Garden” and Marks Hall Gardens at Coggeshall which is known for its enclosed wall garden of snowdrops, summer borders and autumn colour to name but a few. As well as having a fantastic knowledge of various gardens he also appeared to be very knowledgeable about the restaurants and refreshments available. He finished his slide show with a preview of his own gardens at Rayleigh where he specialises in Lilies (he has over 2,500) and suggested we might visit as a group next year and promised us excellent tea and cake.

The selection of plants that he bought along were soon purchased by the keen enthusiasts amongst us. All in all,another excellent evening enjoyed by all.

Next month we are having a 60’s Social Night on the 16th July with Ray Spiller. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5.00.

Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary on the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510, Jane Banks 01206 735004 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.

4th July 20138th December 2015

The 5 Parishes Horse Show

2013-5-parishes-horse The schedule for the Five Parishes Horse Show is now available to download from the 81st 5 Parishes Show Page. The show promises great prizes with Trophies, Rosettes & Feed Vouchers, there will be a professional photographer so you can buy show photos on the day. There are also some new classes including In-Hand & Showing and childrens’ fun classes. Also new for 2013 is the ‘Forget Me Not Farm Champion.

Classes include:

Tack & Turnout,
New Fun Classes,
Lead Rein,
Working Hunter pony & horse classes jumps from 2’,
Forget Me Not Farm Pony Champion,
Best Combination,
Riding Club Horse,
In-Hand Veterans,
Coloured,
Novice horse/pony,
M&M,
Young Handler.
Ridden Hunter,
Ridden Cob,
Ridden Coloured.
Clear Round til midday

1st July 20138th December 2015

A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9^th July 2013

Apologies for absence:

Minutes of the last meeting

Police Report

Borough and County Councillors

Public-Have Your Say

Declarations of Interest

Items for Discussion

1. CBC Zone Wardens

Update on their work carried out in our villages
Decision required: Are there any other matters they can assist us with?

2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields

Reports on both play areas and fields including vandalism on Moss Hay
Progress on work completed and any that needs doing including bark for Peldon
Requested Skateboard ramp – info received so far re cost, insurance, grants, etc
Decisions required: What can we do about the vandalism and do we feel it advisable to install a ramp until it’s sorted?
Decision required: Should we buy bark for Peldon at a cost of approx. £300

3. Winter Salt Bag Scheme (closing date 21^st July 2013)

How much was used last year and how much have we got left?
Decision required: Do we wish to take part this year and have more?

4. Broadband update
5. Junctions at Lodge Lane and St Ives Road in Peldon

Can ECC Highways do anything to make these junctions safer?
Decision required: Who if anyone should we approach on this matter?

6. Abberton Reservoir Community Fund, Rights of Way Meeting, Walk

Any report, applications etc.

7. Actions and Reminders List update

Correspondence:

Thank you letter for donation from Salcott PCC
Thank you letter for donation from Wigs PCC
EALC County Update June 2013
Complaint re posters left up after events and the use of staple guns

Planning Applications:
131040	Proposal: Single storey rear extension at The Paddocks, Lower Road, Peldon
Appeal against refusal:
APP/A1530/D/13/2198804	Proposal: Infill extension to form additional bedroom for use by existing residents’ children, in part replacing former demolished extension – resubmission of 121120 at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott

Finances:

101730

R S Pullen – salary for July

£353.53

The next meeting will be on Tues 10^th September 2013 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall

Author: dave