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9th August 20108th December 2015

Picture report from Five Parishes

Pictorial report from the 2010 Five Parishes Show

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{besps_c}0|5parishes001.jpg|Suffolk Punches walking to arena| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes002.jpg|Suffolk Punch walking to arena| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes003.jpg|Suffolk Punch family, foal’s first outing| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes004.jpg|Suffolk Punches ready to walk on| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes005.jpg|Sealed Knot in training| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes006.jpg|Muskets & Pikes at ready| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes007.jpg|”That modern uniform will never catch on”| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes008.jpg|Young riders ready to compete| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes009.jpg|Best-in-class round of in-hand| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes010.jpg|My (webmaster’s) favourite in-hand| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes011.jpg|In-hand class| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes012.jpg|Where did that other carriage go?| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes013.jpg|Behind you! Careful on the corners please.| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes014.jpg|Are we catching up?| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes015.jpg|Getting bored now, can’t we zig-zag at least.| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes016.jpg|Who’s behind me?| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes017.jpg|When you are quite ready can we make a start?| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes018.jpg|… up and over the bridge…| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes019.jpg|… A-frame …| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes020.jpg|… and weave – keep focus on the finish!| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes021.jpg|If that dog (webmaster’s) gets any closer I’ll eat him!| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes022.jpg|Who are you looking at?| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes023.jpg|Hawks, falcons & owls galore.| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes024.jpg|Spitfire| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes025.jpg|Spitfire again – OK I like them (webmaster)| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes026.jpg|Spitfire landing – oops, no undercarriage| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes027.jpg|Spitfire getting a taxi back to the line-up| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes028.jpg|Spitfire again| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes029.jpg|Red Arrows BAE Systems Hawk T1| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes030.jpg|Aero L-39C Albatros in VX-9 squadron livery| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes031.jpg|The holding/display area| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes032.jpg|USAF P38 Lightning| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes033.jpg|Finalists puppy class| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes034.jpg|Sporting Dog class| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes035.jpg|… and there were greyhounds; lots of them!| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes036.jpg|A good turn-out of fruit & veg as well| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes037.jpg|And there were kites, some with passengers| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes038.jpg|In full flight down the field| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes039.jpg|Kites in traditional and more eccentric designs| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes040.jpg|Kites of all colours against the grey clouds| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes041.jpg|Clogs at the ready with Annies Fantasies| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes042.jpg|Circle your partner carefully, sticks aloft| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes043.jpg|Left foot forward| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes044.jpg|… and keep smiling.| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes045.jpg|But the real stars were the Suffolk Punches| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes046.jpg|Suffolk Punch pushing the log around the arena| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes047.jpg|Suffolk Punch, mother & foal| {/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|5parishes048.jpg|And so it’s goodbye for another year.| {/besps_c}

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9th August 201027th November 2015

Abberton Reservoir Update

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We have some news about future workings from the latest meeting of the Reservoir Liaison Committee.

Work on the B1026 causeway is due to start on 6th September 2010.

Initially a 60m section over the culvert area will be designated as single lane controlled by traffic lights. This is to dam the culvert on the east side. The process will then be repeated on the other side and the culvert will be drained and cleaned out.

The next stage is to dig up the carriageway on the west side to enable rebuilding of the culvert which will house the pumps needed to empty the central section of the reservoir. The culvert is at present too weak for its purpose. This activity will then be repeated on the east side of the carriageway.

The traffic lights are bound to delay journeys at busy times but they are to be radar assisted to minimise waiting during periods of light traffic.

The good news is that this stage is scheduled to be completed by Christmas.

It is then hoped to re-open both lanes of the carriageway although they will be narrower than before and there will be no footpath on the western side.

At the same time work will be progressing on constructing the road which will form the new causeway to the west of the existing road.

The target for completing this work is June 2011.

Change of working hours

Essex and Suffolk Water have requested, via the Abberton Reservoir Liaison Meeting, a change to agreed working times. Neither Colchester Borough Council nor any of the Parish Council representatives objected to the request so the following working hours have now been agreed.

Summer Months April – September (BST) Monday to Friday – 07.00 to 19.00 (this is a change from 07:30 to 19:30)

The Borough Council has also agreed that the restriction on construction and delivery traffic driving through the village during school “picking up” and “dropping off” times does not apply during the period of school holidays.

13th July 201027th November 2015

UPDATE: School Lane, Gt Wigborough Closure

This will be good long-term news for all the residents and users of School Lane, Great Wigborough, even though it will be a nuisance in the short term.

Essex County Council have advised us that the whole of School Lane will be closed for five days from 2nd August 2010 for much needed repairs. The works will be subject to weather conditions and we will keep you posted as and when we hear anything further.

Our thanks are due to our Borough Councillors, Andrew Ellis and Kevin Bentley, who have agitated continuously to get these repairs undertaken as a priority when there are so many demands on limited resources. Guys – our suspensions and wheel rims and dodgy backs all thank you.

Update:

Essex County Council have now issued the Public notice in which they advise:

The closure is scheduled to be for 5 days (subject to weather);
The alternative route will be via Maldon Road – B1026 Layer Road and vice versa;
Access for emergency service vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

2nd July 201027th November 2015

A message from The Peldon Rose

A message from The Peldon Rose in respect of their Licence variation

As you may be aware we have recently made an enquiry to the Licensing Authority to vary our current licence.

Subsequently there has, in our opinion quite rightly, been some interest in the manner in which the application has been portrayed.

This has stemmed from the method in which we were advised to submit our application.

It seems the Authority guidelines offer an ‘all or nothing’ approach.

Our original intention was, and still is, purely to comply fully with the Law in respect of such matters as clarinet or instrument players in the garden for summer BBQ’s, occasional wedding or small private functions with music and such occasions as New Year’s Eve.

We fully understand that such phrases as ‘live music’, ‘dancing indoors and outdoors’ and ‘the periods displayed on the public notice’ cause immediate concern in the locality. This is not our intention or desire.

Let us reassure all those who are concerned that The Peldon Rose has no intention other than to run as a local Country Inn serving our respected clients with excellent hospitality and fine cuisine, working in harmony with those around us, and providing a respected service to all.

We are sure you will have noticed the changes recently effected to this end and the pride we have reflected in the overall building.

In order to bring this matter swiftly to heel, we have today advised Colchester Licensing Authority that our intentions have been incorrectly portrayed, the current application has been terminated in order to be modified to our correct requirements.

In turn we have agreed to meet with their representative within the next few weeks to find a way through the bespoke documentation and submit the correct application, which will simply cover the matters described above.

On a lighter note we appreciate your concern and would be pleased to see you whenever you so desire.

With regards

Michael Handley

Director – for and on behalf of The Peldon Rose 30 June 2010

26th June 20108th December 2015

78th 5 Parishes Show

Details of the 78th Annual 5-Parishes Show are now available on our website here.

You can also view some pictures of the 2010 Peldon May Festival here.

26th June 20108th December 2015

The 78th 5 Parishes Show 2010

Recycle Week 21-27June 2010

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Colchester Borough Council is supporting Recycle Week and is encouraging residents to recycle their small electrical and electronic equipment (anything with a battery or plug) at local Recycling Centres for Household Waste.

What can be recycled?

Waste electrical and electronic equipment that can be recycled includes:

kitchen appliances including kettles and toasters
power tools
tv’s
music equipment
electronic children’s toys
battery powered clocks and watches
fluorescent tubes and low energy light bulbs

Nearly 40% of UK residents say they are ‘electrical lovers’ with a quarter missing out on time with family and friends, and 33% losing sleep to spend time with gadgets such as laptops, mobile phones and iPods. Each of us accumulates an average of three new electrical items a year, or 173 million nationally, but only 1 in 5 small electrical items gets recycled each year. The valuable materials such as silver that these items contain can be used again which saves precious new resources from being used. When recycled, just one toaster can provide enough steel to make 25 new cans.

Where can residents reuse or recycle electrical and electronic equipment?

Recycling Centres for Household Waste in the Colchester area are at Shrub End, West Mersea and Lawford. Click here to find the nearest site and information on all items that are accepted there.

Alternatively unwanted working electrical and electronic equipment can find a new home by donating them to charities, including the British Heart Foundation, or on reuse websites. Click here for charity and reuse website contacts.

De-clutter your e-clutter

Nearly 40% of UK residents have at least one electrical item from the last decade stored unused at home. So whether clearing out cupboards, the attic or shed during Recycle Week or throughout the year residents can give all their old, broken or unwanted small electricals the chance to be useful again. There’s no need to hang on to these items due to not being sure of what to do with them or hoping they will come in handy one day.

Residents can to pledge to recycle their waste electrical and electronic equipment, enter a prize draw and find more interesting facts and tips by visiting the Recycle Week website.

21st June 201027th November 2015

Common Ground 19

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Issue 19 of CBC’s Common Ground Newsletter is available online here.

18th June 201027th November 2015

Web Updates

w100-header There have been a few recent changes and additions to the website that you might like to check out.

The Parish Council annual report is now on-line – access it here
Wigborough Traditional Meats have provided yet another news update from the farm (always worth a read)
Sharpe Graphics now have a page entry on this site here
There have been some Club updates here.

Remember to come back to the site frequently to keep up with what is happening locally. If you have news to contribute, please contact us through the links at the bottom of this page.