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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.

2nd August 20108th December 2015

PAWS – July Salsa report

paws-salsa-201007 40 members and several visitors, including a group from Layer Ladies, joined us for our Salsa night at our July meeting on the 27^th. Mojito’s and a light themed supper were enjoyed, together with a quiz based on South American Flags before Mark Moore explained a little about the history of Salsa music. As a fusion of traditional African and Cuban and other Latin-American rhythms it travelled from the islands (Cuba and Puerto Rico) to New York during the migration, somewhere between the 1940s and the 1970s resulting in the two main styles danced today. There are no strict rules of how salsa should be danced and it has a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. In Salsa, turns have become an important feature and it has more of a side to side feel.

Once Mark had explained the basic moves, with his partner Jo, we were invited to join in, which many did. Watching from the sidelines it was obvious that everyone enjoyed the evening and I think one or two even mastered the basic technique! So well done everyone who helped to make the evening so enjoyable, and also to Alex Henderson who won the best dressed.

Our next get together is on September 28^th when we will be “Hop Picking at Horseman’s Den” with Barbara Faulkner returning once again. As usual we meet at 7.30pm in Peldon Village Hall, Church Road, Peldon. Membership is currently closed but visitors are very welcome at a cost of £3.50 and a waiting list is in operation.

If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of us on any of the following numbers. Alice 01206 735510, Jane 01206 735004, Julia 01206 735053 or Sue 01206 735212.

Alice

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

1st July 20108th December 2015

PAWS – June Report

paws 31 members and 3 visitors attended our June meeting where Piers Graham from Fintry Wines provided us with a selection of 9 wines for our Wine Tasting. Piers has been in the business for 10 years originally setting up on Mersea but recently he has moved to Colchester. He currently has 650 wines available to buy online on his website, the most expensive being Penfold Grange at a cost of £175 a bottle (and he has 17 of these). The wines he had selected for us to try came from lesser known areas of France, mainly from the South West Costal areas, and from the Vin De Pays d’oc region, more commonly known as French Country Wines and very nice they were too hic!

Next month, as it’s the peak summer month August, there is no meeting but we will be back to normal on September 28^th when we will be “Hop Picking at Horseman’s Den” with Barbara Faulkner returning once again. As usual we meet at 7.30pm in Peldon Village Hall, Church Road, Peldon. Membership is currently closed but visitors are very welcome at a cost of £3.50 and a waiting list is in operation.

In the meantime we have our annual croquet night on the 13^th July and a visit to the Town Hall and Hollytrees on the 16^th August to look forward to.

If you would like any further information about P.A.W.S. please ring any of us on any of the following numbers. Alice 01206 735510, Jane 01206 735004, Julia 01206 735053 or Sue 01206 735212

26th June 20108th December 2015

Peldon May Festival 2010

A windswept day with ‘interesting’ weather did not dampen to enthusiasm to enjoy the annual Peldon May Festival. The following pictures were taken on the day.

Peldon Councillor Nicky Ellis with the Colchester Mayor Sonia Lewis and her escort Keith Lewis

Youngsters enjoying the new playground

Mayoral couple with Peldon Councillors Nicky Ellis and Jane Banks and Wigboroughs Councillors Phil Gladwin and
Jinny Gale at the new playground

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.