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Wigboroughs’ February Church Update
Wigboroughs’ February Church Update
In the entrance porch of St. Stephen’s Church, Gt Wigborough, we now have a Prayer tree. If you have a prayer request for yourself, or someone else, you are invited to hang a leaf upon our prayer tree with your request and we will include it in our prayers on a Sunday morning. You will find the leaves and pens in the porch. Your request need not be named; we can still pray for you.
Another new event is the Café service which we are starting on 28th February! This will be relevant for all ages, with particular activities for children.
The services planned for the next few weeks are…
- 31 Jan., 10am, Benefice service at Rowhedge church (postcode: CO5 7EB), led by Revd Patrick McEune
- 7 Feb., 11am, LW, Holy Communion led by Revd Brian Snelling
- 14 Feb., 9.30am, GW, Morning Prayer with Bible discussion led by Anne and Peter Owen
- 21 Feb, 9.15am, GW, Holy Communion led by Revd Patrick McEune
- 28 Feb, 10am, GW, Café-style all age worship with activities for children, led by Anne and Peter Owen
The next Messy Church will take place at 2.30pm on Saturday April 2nd at St Stephens church, Great Wigborough. This is the weekend after Easter, so hopefully lots of families will be able to come! We are planning this event together with Peldon, and will be holding the following Messy Church in Peldon at Harvest time.
Plans for the Zeppelin Commemoration event around Copt Hall, Little Wigborough, on September 24 and 25 are progressing, with the National Trust keen to be involved. Contacts from the WW1 Aerodrome at Stow Maries are also helping us. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer and be involved in any way!
With best wishes,
Anne and Peter
Anne Owen
Tel.: 01206 383843
PC Minutes 8th December 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Website: www.winstred100.org
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council held at Salcott Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th December 2015
Present: Liz Davidson, Jinny Gale, Lynne Simmons, Phil Gladwin, Netty Knill-Jones, Andrew Ellis and one member of the public
Apologies for absence: Bob Holmes, Nicky Ellis, John Walker, Robert Davidson, Kevin Bentley
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Wardens Report: None received
Borough Councillor: Both pot holes and the dipped road either side of the bridge in Mill Lane will be looked into. All missing road signs will be followed up yet again.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: None
Items for Discussion
1. Neighbourhood Watch: Having received a small interest the people concerned will be given the information from the representative who attended our meeting to follow up further if they so wish.
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields: The Community Group has carried out some really excellent clearance work on Moss Hay and will be coming again to finish. Peldon Village Hall is needed for these workers and a charge at normal rate will follow. The footpath is looking much better as a result and refurbishment is thought not be necessary for the time being. Costing for the renewal of Salcott playground fencing is still being investigated.
3. Salcott Flooding: Following much correspondence and a meeting with the Environment Agency they have effectively said there is no problem. Clearing the creek is the responsibility of neighbouring landowners who must inform the Environment Agency before carrying out any such works. The Parish Council has written to Colchester Borough Council requesting that they take into account our thoughts and concerns on this matter when constructing the new Local Plan. Having brought this to the attention of all appropriate bodies the Parish Council has explored all avenues on this matter and feels that it is unable to do any more at this time.
4. Total Transport Project/FutureGov: The Parish Council had previously organized a shopping bus for residents who do not have their own means of transport but this was not sufficiently used. Fortunately some people are frequently helped out by kind hearted neighbours. A scheme providing tokens for taxis for people unable to get to doctors’ appointments etc. used to be available and will be looked into to see if it or something similar is still on-going.
5. Bus Timetable Changes/Transportation Meeting Representative: Although the bus timetable alterations and lack of reasonable notification were considered extremely inconvenient for some people the bus companies can and do change them periodically as they feel fit in order to make connections with other routes. Transportation Meetings will continue to be attended by our representative where concerns can be aired.
6. Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities: Requirements for the Transparency Code were discussed and some aspects of this are already in place and others will be addressed shortly including that any correspondence, planning notifications or invoices that arrive after the agenda has been published and displayed will not be included until the following month. Also we are waiting for Essex Association of Local Councils to produce their model template for Data Protection.
7. Actions and Reminders List – updated and including that the website has suffered problems that are currently being addressed.
Planning Decisions:
| 152170 | Proposal: Living room and bedroom extension at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Refused |
| 152121 | Proposal: Outline application for a proposed 3 bedroom dwelling at site adjacent Peartree Cottage, Rose Lane, Salcott – Approve conditional |
| 152149 | Proposal: Erection of single dwelling and garage at Green Farm, The Street, Salcott – Approve conditional |
| 152302 | Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 150866 in order to add drawing nos. 563-4 and 563-5 and omit drawing nos. GHP/HP/15/01 and GHP/HP/15/02 at Hosplant Ltd. Unit 1 – Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101855 | Business Services at CAS Ltd. – Insurance | £1,102.31 |
| 101856 | R S Pullen – December salary | £375.65 |
| 101857 | Society of Local Council Clerks – annual subs | £69.87 |
| 101858 | Peldon PCC – mag entries | £250.00 |
| 101859 | Tollesbury PCC – mag entries | £70.00 |
| 101860 | Mr B Gooding – play insp | £30.00 |
| 101861 | T Simmons – play insp | £30.00 |
| 101862 | R Davidson & Son – Moss Hay grass cuts x 8 | £432.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 12th January 2016 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough
PC Agenda 8th December 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th December 2015
Apologies for absence: Bob Holmes, Nicky Ellis, John Walker, Robert Davidson,
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Neighbourhood Watch
- To note any interest in setting up a scheme in any of our villages following the request for coordinators?
- Decision required: Should we take this any further at this time and if so how?
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Any work completed or ongoing including Community Group work on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Is there anything that needs immediate attention?
3. Salcott Flooding
- To note any recent correspondence on the matter
- To note our letter sent to all authoritative personnel at CBC expressing our concerns and requests to be considered in the new CBC Local Plan
- Decision required: What further action can the PC take at this time?
4. Total Transport Project/FutureGov
- Improving transport availability and communication
- Decision required: Should we engage with them and possibly invite someone to a meeting to discuss our residents travel needs?
5. Bus Timetable Changes/Transportation Meeting Representative
- Discuss lack of notification and changes to Peldon bus service
- Note our current representative for attendance to meetings
- Decision required: What action should we take other than attend meetings?
6. Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities
- Discuss the new legislation requirements and how we will address them
- Decision required: Agree on what is appropriate for us in order to comply fully.
7. Actions and Reminders List – update
Correspondence:
- Bradwell Local Community Liaison Council (LCLC) Meetings- Bob will be our representative and attend meetings next year enabling the PC to keep abreast of the situation and our residents informed.
Planning Decisions:
| 152170 | Proposal: Living room and bedroom extension at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Refused |
| 152121 | Proposal: Outline application for a proposed 3 bedroom dwelling at site adjacent Peartree Cottage, Rose Lane, Salcott – Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101855 | Business Services at CAS Ltd. – Insurance | £1,102.31 |
| 101856 | R S Pullen – December salary | £375.65 |
| 101857 | Society of Local Council Clerks – annual subs | £69.87 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 12th January 2016 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough
PAWS October – African Medley
African Medley
Our October meeting saw the return of Dougal Urquhart, ranger at Cudmore Grove, with a talk on “African Medley”.
Dougal and his wife have made four trips to Africa over the last 7 years visiting Gambia, Namibia, Ethiopia and Morocco. He has a passion for bird watching and nature in general preferring to stay at eco-lodges along the way. He showed us a collection of slides of birds including the Red Billed Fire Finch, Grey Heron, Osprey, Red Billed Hornbill and Flamingo, to name but a few. He was also able to show us the rare Ethiopian Wolf which very much resembled a Fox.
Dougal is an excellent speaker and all enjoyed the evening tremendously.
Next meeting – a change
Our next get together is on the 24th November and there is a change to our programme Jackie Marshall-Ward will give us a talk on “Upstairs, Downstairs”.
Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5.00. Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary of the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like further information about P.A.W.S please ring either of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.
PC Minutes 13th October 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
Draft minutes of the meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13th October 2015
Present: Netty Knill-Jones, John Walker, Phil Gladwin, Lynne Simmons, Jinny Gale, Liz Davidson, Bob Holmes, Andrew Ellis, Kevin Bentley, Grahame Stehle (Neighbourhood Watch Colchester Coordinator) and 3 members of the public
Apologies for absence: Nicky Ellis, Robert Davidson, Zone Wardens
Minutes of the last meeting were agreed by all and signed by the chairman
Zone Wardens Report: None sent but they will follow up anything that they can deal with for us. They have replaced a broken bin lid at Salcott for which we are very grateful.
Borough Councillor: A disturbing matter at Virley is being looked into. A planning application will be ‘called in’ to be presented before CBC Planning Committee.
County Councillor: The new ward boundaries will be published on 26th October and elections will take place next May for all Borough Councillors. An application has been submitted to the Local Highways Panel for speed rumble strips to be placed on all 3 roads in Peldon, Lower, Church and St Ives. It was suggested the parish council should reply to the consultation on new Policing expressing our dissatisfaction with certain elements of the new regime following severe cut backs.
Public-Have Your Say: None
Declarations of Interest: Liz Davidson for Item 6.
1. Neighbourhood Watch – Grahame Stehle gave a very interesting and informative presentation explaining exactly what is involved. The parish council considered such schemes to be a good idea in our villages particularly with the recent local break-ins some have experienced. The next step is to find interested coordinators.
2. Playgrounds and Playing Fields – Hedge trimming on Moss Hay has taken place and the loose rubber needs addressing when workforce is available. Quotes and funding for refurbishing the footpath are being sought. The Community Group will be contacted again for any suitable work that they can do for us.
3. Environment Agency Offices – meeting re: Salcott Flooding and following report and subsequent emailing from various sources was discussed. Both Kevin and Andrew will take on certain matters to assist in obtaining some positive action to resolve this on-going problem. All residents are reminded that clearance of boundary ditches, roadside and creek side, are their responsibility and failure to do so can result in prosecution.
4. S106 Monies and Borough Councillor Fund – new fencing for the Salcott playground will be explored, fitted or not of either wood or galvanized metal.
5. Public Welcome Sheet – explaining what is requested of the public attending a meeting was decided to be a good idea that we will adopt.
6. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way –
Footpath from Peldon to Wigborough; all opportunities for land to be made available for this popular route have been researched (and are still being discussed) currently there is no immediate prospect for this route to go ahead but we agreed that it was still worth pursuing should an opportunity be presented.
The Parish Council are in favour of upgrading the Essex and Suffolk (ESW) permissive footpath between the top of Lodge Lane and the permissive bridleway adjacent to Pete Tye to permissive bridleway to help ensure safety of horses, riders and other road users. There will be expenditure on screening and drainage here that the Parish Council thought are very worthwhile.
The Parish Council agreed that the ESW permissive footpath (and in part cycle way) around the central section of the Reservoir should be upgraded to allow disabled access but not to a bridleway and that the Rights of Way Committee should buy a four wheel drive electric wheelchair (to be kept and administered by the Wildlife Trust) for use there.
The Parish Council agreed to support the upgrading of the short section of ESW permissive footpath from near Billets Farm to near Gt. Wigborough Church to bridleway as long as issues at the B 1026 end of this regarding site splay and parking can be resolved to the satisfaction of Essex County Council (ECC) Highways.
7. Actions and Reminders List – updated, to include a request that all residents consider the Essex Rural Strategy Consultation at http://surveys.essexinsight.org.uk?EssexRuralStrategy
Planning Applications:
| 152170 | Proposal: Living room and bedroom extension at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
| 152149 | Proposal: Erection of single dwelling and garage at Green Farm, The Street, Salcott |
| 152121 | Proposal: Outline application for a proposed 3 bedroom dwelling at site adjacent Peartree Cottage, Rose Lane, Salcott |
Planning Decisions:
| 151503 | Proposal: removal on condition 02 of planning permission COL/102275/FUL to allow the building to be used as a B1, B2 & B8 at Pantiles Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton – Approve conditional |
| 151650 | Proposal: New roof structure, cladding and works at Waterways, Mersea Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 151607 | Proposal: Gable roof to right hand projection to create a balanced shape and form to the overall dwelling at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve conditional |
Finances:
| 101847 | R S Pullen – October salary | £375.65 |
| 101848 | Mr B Gooding – play insp | £30.00 |
| 101849 | R J Playle Services – hedge and verge cut on Moss Hay | £180.00 |
| 101850 | Peldon Village Hall – hire | £80.00 |
| 101851 | T Simmons – play insp and grass cut | £75.00 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 10th November 2015 at 7.30pm at Peldon Village Hall
PAWS September – All About Balloons
All About Balloons
Sue Kidd and Edward Lubbock came along to our September meeting and told us all about the joys and disasters of Hot Air Ballooning. They both got into ballooning in the mid-80s and are now the proud owners of their own balloon G-SUED. They explained that, like an aeroplane, you have to have a licence to fly a balloon and have to go through extensive training to get it. It is necessary to know the laws relating to flying a balloon, about the weather, how a balloon is put together and how to deal with emergencies. They explained that there are two types of balloon; those with hot air produced by a burner and those filled with hydrogen or helium. Gas balloons are smaller and rounder than hot air balloons and more likely to explode! The biggest dangers to a balloonist are pylons and mist, although less so since the advent of GPS systems. Balloons come in many shapes and sizes and are often used for advertising. We all enjoyed this fascinating insight into the world of balloons.
Next Meeting
Our next get together is on the 27th October when Douglas Urquhart returns with his talk on “African Medley”.
Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5.00. Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary of the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like further information about P.A.W.S please ring either of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.
PAWS August – Sad Farewell to Sue Copeland
Fond Memories of Sue Copeland
I am sure that most of you will have heard the sad news about Sue Copeland’s untimely death on the 15th August. Sue was a member of Peldon, Abberton & Wigborough W.I. for many years and indeed a founder member of PAWS.
It was a fitting tribute to her, that there must have been over 250 people who attended the service of celebration of her life on the 3rd September. Steve and her family did her proud and she would have loved it. The following are a few tributes from members:
Sue Copeland in Hong Kong 2008
Let’s remember Sue with a smile and the return of smile to us from a very talented, love for life lady. Someone you can say, I am so very pleased to have known her.
Sue was a wonderful, clever, sparkly lady and we will miss her.
I didn’t know Sue very well but know how much she meant to many people in PAWS.
I remember when I first met her she was so friendly and kind.
We will all miss her so much.
She was always so happy and smiling, a really lovely lady.
Lots of lovely memories of a very special lady.
Sue was always so cheerful and hardworking for so many causes, so full of sensible and new bright ideas, all held together with such a wonderful sense of fun and humour.
I am sure that we all have fond memories of her care and wonderful sense of fun. Thank you Sue, it was a pleasure to have known you.
Our next get together is on the 22nd September when Edward Lubbock and Sue Kidd will tell us about “Hot Air Ballooning”. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5.00.
Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary of the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like further information about P.A.W.S please ring either of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.
PC Agenda 8th September 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Salcott Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th September 2015
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Progress on work completed and work ongoing including footpath quotes and possible funding, rubber, hedge work, etc. on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Are we interested in A & L old equipment?
2. Emergency Plan
- New information to update our plan
- Decision required: Are we happy with this version and do we consider that everything is included?
3. Standing Orders
- Updated as necessary to include statutory requirements
- Decision required: Is everyone in agreement with this final version for this moment in time?
4. Grass cutting statement
5. Speeding and Accidents
- Campaign suggestion following accidents along the Peldon to Salcott road.
6. Essex Rural Strategy Consultation Event
- Report
7. Finances for Year 2014/15
- Externally audited, displayed as required on noticeboards and website
- Suggestion of ‘Sink Fund’
8. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way
- Meeting report on progress
9. Actions and Reminders List – update
Correspondence:
- Essex Police reply to our letter of concern
- Salcott Saltmarsh Event 4th Oct
- Rural Housing – Housing Company
- CBC – Individual Electoral Registration
- The Essex Playing Field – Summer 2015
- Thank you from Great and Little Wigs PCC
Planning Applications:
151476 | Proposal: Infill to create entrance hall and relocate bathroom at Beckton House Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
151503 | Proposal: removal on condition 02 of planning permission COL/102275/FUL to allow the building to be used as a B1, B2 & B8 at Pantiles Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton |
150877 | Proposal: Restore an outbuilding to its original function as a stand-alone studio. Remove asbestos roof and replace with reclaimed clay tiled roof, with 2 Velux roof light replacing current corrugated plastic roof light and render end wall. Demolish poor quality brick, timber and blockwork extension and level floor at Cob Cottage, Salcott Street, Salcott – Withdrawn |
151650 | Proposal: New roof structure, cladding and works at Waterways, Mersea Road, Peldon |
151607 | Proposal: Gable roof to right hand projection to create a balanced shape and form to the overall dwelling at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
151716 | Proposal: Building for recreational games room and covered poolside seating in connection with existing dwelling and residence at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott |
Finances:
101843 | Mr B Gooding – play insp x 6 | £180.00 |
101844 | R S Pullen – Aug and Sept salary | £751.30 |
101845 | R S Pullen – expenses (ink, phone, petrol etc.) | £232.27 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 13th October 2015 at 7.30pm at Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough to include attendance from Neighbourhood Watch representative and report from meeting at EA offices re Salcott flooding.
PAWS July – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
41 members and 2 visitors attended our July annual social night. This year’s theme was the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party”. This was an opportunity for those who wished to dress as their favourite character from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ or ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ to do so and indeed they did. A collection of rabbits, mad hatters, the queen of hearts and 2 Alices to name but a few arrived early, “Not late” for another lovely evening. There was themed tea party food including sandwiches and a variety of cakes washed down with a “Drink Me” bottle of fizz and I’m glad to report we did.
There were 3 quiz’s to be completed, the joint one was won by the team consisting of Helene Gooding, Jean Hicks, Pam Leggett, Marianne Smith, Wyn Oxton and Caroline Wilson with 17 points out of a potential 20 and the best dressed was awarded to Jean Hedger as the outstanding “Mad Hatter” of the night. Also the game “Pinning the moustache on the Cheshire Cat” was won by Angela Clark.
As we don’t meet in August our next get together is on the 22nd September when Edward Lubbock and Sue Kidd will tell us about “Hot Air Ballooning”. Membership is currently full but visitors are very welcome at a cost of £5.00.
Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary of the home page of the Winstred 100 website. If you would like further information about P.A.W.S please ring either of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.
PC Agenda 14th July 2015
WINSTRED HUNDRED PARISH COUNCIL
Peldon Great Wigborough Little Wigborough Salcott Virley
A meeting of Winstred Hundred Parish Council will be held at Peldon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th July 2015
Apologies for absence:
Minutes of the last meeting
Zone Wardens Report
Borough and County Councillors
Public-Have Your Say
Declarations of Interest
Items for Discussion
1. Playgrounds and Playing Fields
- Reports on both play areas and fields
- Progress on work completed and work ongoing including footpath quotes if any received, hedge work, etc. on Moss Hay
- Decision required: Any other matters that require attention?
2. Emergency Plan
- New information to update our plan noted
- Decision required: Are we happy with this version and do we consider that everything is included?
3. Standing Orders
- Updated as necessary to include statutory requirements
- Decision required: Is everyone in agreement with this final version for this moment in time?
4. Small Project Ideas
- Discuss possible projects for applying for Borough Councillor money?
5. Grass cutting
- Discuss all grass cutting
6. Operation of Speed Watch
- Have we received any interest for training with the speed gun?
7. Neighbourhood Watch Schemes
- Have we received any interest in either joining or assisting in setting up a scheme?
8. Salcott Flooding
- Results so far with Environmental Agency
- Decision required: Anything else we can do at this stage?
9. Abberton Reservoir Rights of Way – update
10. Broadband – update
11. Actions and Reminders List – update
Planning Decisions:
| 150726 (and 150727 Listed Building application) | Proposal: Demolition of existing greenhouse and construction of a single storey residential annexe at East Anglian Farm Rides, Moor Farm, Colchester Road, Peldon – Approve conditional |
| 150927 | Proposal: Two dormer windows to first floor to improve internal daylight/ventilation bedroom environment at Fourways Farm, Barnhall Road, Salcott – Approve Conditional |
Finances:
| 101836 | Peldon PCC – churchyard upkeep | £200.00 |
| 101837 | Salcott PCC – churchyard upkeep | £200.00 |
| 101838 | Great and Little Wigboroughs PCC – churchyards upkeep | £400.00 |
| 101839 | R S Pullen – July salary | £375.65 |
The next meeting will be on Tues 8th September 2015 at 7.30pm at Salcott Village Hall