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MAYFLOWER
Welcome to the Summeredition of the Resident
Local Plan
Volunteers
Coach holiday
Join the BDRA
Local Plan – Changes &Next Action
A Grandparent's Answering Machine
The Sound Doctor
Events
MONEY MATTERS...– Power Of Attorney– Child arrangements
during separation
Friends of Lake Meadows
A Word from our Chairman – Andy Maddocks
Committee Focus
Coach Trips
Privacy Notice12
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July/August 2018In This Issue:
The
Billericay District Residents,Association
Resident“Help us to help you”
FREE to members of BDRA
Visit the BDRA Website at: www.bdra.org
Join the BDRAReceive 10 copies of the Resident, keep up to date with residents’issues, events, useful info, advertisers offering services you mayneed, coach trips and area committees working on your behalf.
Be part of an Association which has served residents for 92 years.
Tel: 01277 656715 email: [email protected]
Welcome to the Summeredition of the Resident
Iloved the photo by Sarah Clapton of the WildflowerMeadow at Lake Meadows. It represented for methe long hazy days of summer I remember when I
was a lot younger. Were summers longer then?
It reminded me that we havesome lovely green spaces inBillericay, each with its ownspecial character.
There was one comment Iread this week whichconnected with me. It wasabout the lag betweendevelopment and infrastructurepotentially resulting in years ofmisery before anything is inplace.
On a positive note we haveyet to see whether thenew Community InfrastructureLevy, CIL, which is basedupon a fixed amount perproperty based upon floorarea and is paid earlier in thedevelopment cycle will have apositive effect.
Local PlanWe are expecting news for ournext edition and to put on ourwebsite which will give furtherdetails of a drop in day. You willsee that two days have beenprovisionally booked – 15thand 29th September.
VolunteersWe a t tended the f i r s tVolunteers Network event withother local groups however todate we have not had anytakers. We are looking forpeople to join us as we goto the next phase of thegrowth of the Association.If you are interested in beinga Membership Secretary,Assistant Magazine Editor,Area Committee memberor a road rep and would
l ike fur ther detai ls thenp lease contac t us [email protected] orvisit us at the Summerfest onJuly 8th.
Coach holidayAfter the very successfulcoach holiday this year thereis another one planned fornext March to Bournemouth.
It seems a bit early to bethinking about next Marchbut like all things earlyreservations are needed. Seethe details on page 12.
Photo: Flower Meadow by Sarah Clapton
Holiday CottageLavenham, Suffolk4* Grade II Listed Victorian Cottage set in the heart of medieval Lavenham. Fully renovated and beautifully furnished, original features boast character and charm giving a warm, cosy atmosphere.
Weekend and midweek breaks also available.
Contact: Mrs. E. J. Perkins01277 651843 or 07966 503223email: [email protected]: //www.hourcottage.co.uk
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The next stage of the Local Plan hasbeen delayed. The Regulation 19 PublicConsultation is now unlikely to take place
before September.At its meeting on 7 JuneBasildon Council decided torefer the draft Plan to itsnew Strategic Planning andInfrastructure Committee toreview 5 specific areas ofconcern;
• the strategy for locatingsites for gipsy, travellerand travelling showmen’saccommodation
• the provision of the 300extra houses in Billericaywhich were part of the nowrejected TaylorWimpeyalternative relief road route
• proposals in the BowersGifford, Hovefields andHoniley and Noak Bridgeareas.
For Billericay, if the changesare made, the proposed 15traveller pitches and 300houses in the current draftPlan could be removed,although nothing else in thePlan would be changed.
The SP&I Committee willnow prepare a revisedtimetable to take account ofthe delay.
Whilst we welcome thepossible changes we areconsiderably disappointedthat the opportunity has notbeen taken to address thefurther concerns of Billericayresidents and BDRA/BAGwill continue to oppose
overdevelopment whichadversely affects the qualityof life of our town’s residentsand unjustifiably erodesirreplaceable Green Belt.We believe the current draftLocal Plan, even if amendedin the areas identified,remains fundamentally
unsound and we willcontinue to oppose itvigorously, through both theforthcoming Regulation 19Consultation and thesubsequent Examinationin Public before theGovernment’s PlanningInspector.
LOCAL PLANChanges & Next Action
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Deadline is 15th Augustfor events between
10th Septemberand 10th October
Cercle Français de Basildon et Billericay
The Cercel meets at The Fold, Billericay everyFriday at 8.00pm. Telephone 07986 293419.www.basildonfrenchceircle.org.uk
St Lukes HospiceFobbing Farm Close, Basildon, SS16
We have a numberof fund raisingactivities over thenext few months:
Saturday 14th July – Tandem Sky Dive Friday 13th July – 360 Family Play Evening Sunday 2nd September – Wing Walk Saturday 8th September – Thames BridgesWalkSaturday 22nd September – London AbseilContact www.stlukeshospice.com
Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club
“Summerfest” at SunCorner Sunday, 8 July2018 11.00am-5.00pmWide variety of stallsincluding Craft, Farmers,Charity, Community and
Trade stalls, classic car show; stage acts; and anarena hosting attractions ranging from bands,dog show, local dance school, and a parkourdemonstration. Beer, and Pimm’s & Proseccotent with seating areas. For young families,Punch and Judy, children’s funfair, donkey rides,and the Owl Man (with the Hedwig, the HarryPotter owl)A terrific day out with the family and a greatopportunity to support an extremely worthwhilecommunity event, with 100% of any surplusmade going directly to Rotary charities.https://www.billericaysummerfest.com
Remus Horse SanctuarySunday 15th July –Summer Sale at StockVillage Hall 11.00am -2.30pm
Monday 16th July – Afternoon Tea at theSanctuary 2.00pm. £12pp.Saturday 21st July – Summer Sale inBillericay Reading Rooms 10.00am-1.00pmMonday 23rd July – Afternoon Tea at theSanctuary 2.00pm. £12pp.Contact 01277 356191. All proceeds to thesanctuary www.remussanctuary.org
Octopus Creative TextilesThursday 19th July– Saturday 21stJuly – Exhibition –“Connections” –10.00am-4.00pm.
St Mary Magdalene Church High St Billericay.Meet the artists at a special viewing onWednesday 18th July 6.30-8.30pm.
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BDRA Area CommitteeMeetings
All members welcome toattend. If you would liketo raise an issue or areinterested in local mattersand want to get involved wewould love to see you. Thenext meeting for Billericay
East/Burstead is on Wednesday 11th Julyand Billericay West is on Thursday 19th Julyat 7.30pm in the Reading Rooms. If you wouldlike to come and have an issue to discusscontact us on [email protected]
Hutton Bridge ClubLearn to play Bridge! Lessonsevery Monday morning at theHutton Community Centre,Contact Tony on 07957 406088.
Gone Too SoonBereavement Support Groupfor parents who have lost aSon or Daughter. Meetingsare held 3rd Monday of themonth at Reid’s, 66-68Laindon Rd, 7.00pm-9.00pm.
Free parking available. Contact Linda for a chat on 07387 805406 oremail [email protected]
Billericay ParkrunEvery Saturday 8.45am at LakeMeadows. Parkrun provides afree, timed, 5k run, jog or walkfor all standards from 4 yrs+ . Agreat family and community
event in lovely surroundings. Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/billericay or visit ourFacebook page.
Billericay WIMeets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month at 2.00pm inthe WI HallWednesday 18th July – Inside the House ofLords with Rani KingWednesday 5th September – Why WomenRule The World with Howard Springhill
Buttsbury WIMeet on 2nd Tuesday of the month at CanonRoche Hall 8.00pm-10.00pm. New memberswelcome, for details contact Jan Nash on 01277630147
South Green WIMeet on 3rd Thursday of the month 7.45pm-10.00pm at South Green Memorial Hall. Newmembers welcome contact Doreen Gazzard on01277 652739.
Basildon & District Rambling Club
Meets every Saturday at2.00pm with some longerwalks on other days.The Saturday walks are4-5 miles with a resthalf way. New members
a r e w e l c o m e . M e m b e r s h i p i s £ 6
per year and includes all walks. Visitwww.basildonanddistrictramblingclub.btck.co.uk
FC Redwing – Free football training for 4-6 yr olds
Every Saturday 8.30am atWhite's Farm, Barleylands.Provides free football trainingevery Saturday for kids currently
in Reception & Year One. With an emphasisfirmly on fun, sessions are run by FA qualifiedcoaches. Email [email protected]
Greenway RamblersMeets 10.00am every Tuesday(5-6 miles) and Sunday(longer walks of 10+ mileswith a break for lunch). Walkscommence at different venues
(Pub or Recreation Ground car park) details canbe found in the current Walks Programme. Newmembers welcome.
Contact Joe Lawton on 01277 631119 or visitwww.greenwayramblers.org.uk
Basildon Council Crunch Times
Mobile tip for household waste.
Saturday 14th July – David’sWalk
Saturday 21st July –Radford Way Car Park G (includes garden waste)
Saturday 28th July – Hannakins Farm
Visit www.basildon.gov.uk/crunch
Billericay Floral Arrangement Group
Meet at in the W.I.Hall in St Edith'sLane.
Wednesday 1st August – IndoorGarden Party Guess the Film at ChristChurch 2.00-4.00pm
Wednesday 5th September – GardenersGalore – Angela Woodley
Billericay Horticultural Society
Meets in St Mary MagdalenChurch, High St on the 3rdMonday of every month at8.00pm. Entry is £1 formembers and £2 for visitors.Monday 16th July – “ButterflyGardens” with Ian Bedford.
Monday 20th August – A Funny ThingHappened on The Way to The Potting Shed, NickDobson
Billericay SocietyMeets in the Fold Billericay ArtsAssociation 72 Laindon Road01277 659286.
Wednesday 18th July –“Anecdotes from the RAF” with
John Humphries
Basildon & Billericay U3AUniversity of the Third Age
M o n t h l yMeeting (4thFriday) 2.30pm-4.00pm. Canon
Roche Centre (behind the Catholic Church)Laindon Road, Members free, guests £2 Lightrefreshments are provided and visitors arewelcome. Limited parking available
Belvedere Jazz & Music Club
The Chichester Hotel, OldLondon Road, Rawreth. Live music 8.00pm-10.30pm.Food from 6.15pm. Admissionfrom £12.50.
Wednesday 11th July Kenny Ball’s GreatestHits - £15 Wednesday 18th July Art Themen & EnricoTomasso and Helen KeatingWednesday 25th July Mississippi SwampDogsWednesday 1st August Anita O’Day with JoHarrop QuintettWednesday 8th August Stephen Triffitt –Simply FrankWednesday 15th August Jivin Miss Daisy –9 Piece Band £15Wedneassday 22nd August Ben HolderQuartetWednesday 29th August Swing Time –Andrew Linham Orchestra and Mark StratfordWednesday 5th September Paul Wood &FriendsContact: Phil Church 07850 607075 Visit: www.belvederejazz.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Chelmsford Jazz ClubCramhorne Theatre ChelmsfordDoors Open 11.45am –Advance Booking 01245606505 £12 & £16Sunday 9th September –
Sarah Dowling Quartet
The Billericay Choral Society
Saturday 21st July7.30pm United ReformedChurch 99 Chapel Street,Billericay. Concert featuring“Music On An AmericanTheme” with conductor
Jonathan Schranz. Tickets £10 from BrownSugar/ Slipped Discs, 57-59 High Street,Billericay, Tel Chris Kempson on 01277 656443email from [email protected] or on thedoor on the night. Interval refreshmentsavailable.
Billericay Community Choir
Saturday 14th July at7.30pm Baptist Church PerryStreet. Music from theShows.
Entry Free with donations to TLG transforminglives for Good. There will be refreshments.Further info from Chris 01277 656904 or Vinceon 657169 www.billericaycommunitychoir.com
The Wallace Singers Concert “Most Wanted”at Anglo EuropeanSchool, Ingatestone,Saturday 21st Julyat 7.30p.m. Tickets£12.00, 14yrs and under
£6.00 includes Pimms and Strawberries in theinterval. Contact Olive Irwin 07981 03048, [email protected]
EventsRegistered Charity No. 289466
We are all getting older andmay not possess all themental acuity we had when
younger.
We had a visit recently from a young manwho wanted to know how much his father’smoney was now worth and how he could gethold of it. He advised us that his father wassuffering from some form of dementia andcould not handle his own affairs any longer.
“Do you have a Financial Power of Attorneyfor your father?” we asked. “No” he replied.“Then we are very sorry, but we cannot helpyou” we would be in breach of dataprotection regulation and clientconfidentiality, something which we simplycannot do”.
In another case we called on a client who didnot know who we were or why we were there.I must add that we had been seeing her
Power OfAttorney
regularly for 20 years at that point, so it wasclear there was a problem.
We had a conversation with a young ladywho was in the house at that time whoinformed us that the client was sufferingmemory problems, in view of this she woulddeal with the client’s money. Again, we hadto ask for the Power of Attorney and weredelighted when it was produced but when weasked for photo ID to prove it was her namedon the POA her attitude changed and shebecame quite hostile.
She could have been anybody as far as weknew, and we could not reveal personalfinancial information without being certainwho we were dealing with.
Like me you are probably fed up with GDPR.(General Data Protection Regulation) In ourcase not a lot has changed, we must still notreveal client’s personal data without theirexpress permission, which is quite right andproper, but this can and does cause problems.
Independent Financial Advice Centre
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The recent statistics released by CAFCASS, the Children and FamilyCourt Advisory and Support Service, show that April 2018 was thehighest demand in April for 4 years regarding the amount of
applications in private law child cases. Below is an explanation of what youcan do if you find yourself in a similar situation with your children.
Child Arrangement Orders: Whatorders can I apply for in private lawchild cases if there is a dispute aboutmy children?If there is disagreement about how childrenshould divide their time between theirparents, an application for a ChildArrangements Order can be made and in myexperience this is the most commonapplication.
However here are other orders to assistparents, which are less well known.
Specific Issue Orders: What if I needhelp to determine a specific questionthat has arisen, or that may arise, inconnection with my children? For example, mum would like their child togo to one school but dad thinks that adifferent school would be a better option. Or,dad would like their child to be raised withthe beliefs of a religion but mum wouldprefer their child to be raised an atheist.
In cases where these issues arise, anyonewith parental responsibility, usually the
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How do I make a decision about whatto do, or which Order I need?All applications regarding children requirecareful thought and sometimes urgentaction.
At Birkett Long LLP we have a team ofspecialist family lawyers who are committedto dealing with disputes involving children.
If you have any questions please speak to one of our family
law specialists for a free 15 minute chat over the phone
on 01268 824938
or alternatively email me [email protected]
MONEY MATTERS
Child arrangements during separationmum and dad, can make an application tothe court for a Specific Issue Order.
Prohibited Steps Orders: What if Ineed help to stop the other parentfrom doing something? For example, if a parent is concerned that theother parent could remove a child fromschool or nursery. Or, the parents were ableto agree arrangements generally, but nowone parent would like to take a child abroadand the other does not think that this isappropriate.
In cases where these issues arise, anyonewith parental responsibility, usually themum and dad, can make an application tothe court for a Prohibited Steps Order.
In both cases the client’s children wereupset to say the least but I hope you cansee the issues from our point of view. Thereare two messages I would like to getacross: -
One, Powers of attorney are just as if notmore than important than a WILL. There aretwo types and full details are available onh t t p s : / / w w w . g o v . u k / p o w e r - o f -attorney/overview
Two, why not arrange for your adviser tomeet anybody you have nominated asyour POA especially if they are yourbeneficiaries. This will avoid lots ofpotential issues and make everybody’s lifemuch simpler.
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We hope you all have your fingers crossed for fineweather for Jazz in the Park on Saturday 7th July.We have a very exciting line-up and would love to
see you there.
Another date for your diary is 21stAugust at 7.30pm when we will beholding ‘Let’s Go Batty’! Bookingonline in advance is essential forthis event as the number of bat-detecting equipment is limited.See our website for all the details.
By now we should be able to seesigns of life in the Flower Meadowand also the new Wildflower Bankon the Conservation Area by thesluice gate. The Flower Meadowhas brought so much pleasure topark users, so we will once againwish for a fantastic display.
We have sent out a FoLM surveyto our members and we are verygrateful for all those that have sofar been completed. If you are nota FoLM member we would verymuch appreciate your feedbackalso by way of completing ourshort survey. They are availablefrom our Information Hut or by
receiving one from one of ourcommittee members who will behanding out surveys in the parkfrom time to time.
All information that we receivehelps us to provide just what parkusers really want to see and do.
Finally, don’t forget our annualphotographic competition whichruns until the end of August – soit’s not too late to take that winningsnap that shows how lovely LakeMeadows really is.
All the details of events andcompetitions are shown on ourwebsite:
www.lakemeadows.org.uk or ring 07843 860135
Leaving St. Luke’s Hospice a gift in your Will is one of the mostvaluable and lasting ways that you can support us.
“A gift of just 1% will make a real difference”For a free information pack, please contact
Legacy Coordinator Ed Pearce on:Tel: 01268 524 973 Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.stlukeshospice.com
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Ihave been a member of the BDRA for over 40 yearsand Vice Chairman for the last 3 years. I have seenmany changes in its role, from having majority
control of the Basildon Council to the present.
It is an organisation that hasprovided a great deal of helpand advice to the Residentsof Billericay and District overthe years, the interests of thepeople and the area beingparamount. It is continuallyevolving and the recentmerger with BAG is clearevidence of this.
I would also welcome theviews from all Residents as tohow they see the Associationnow and what changes theywould like to see for thefuture.
I look fo rward to thechallenges in my new role asChairman of the BDRA. I dobelieve that following the
merger with BAG we nowhave an even stronger teamof talented people workingfor the people of Billericay.Having said that, there is stilla need for more people tobecome involved in thisorganisation, particularly inthe two Area Committees.This would then providethe seed corn leading tofuture positions on theExecutive Committee for thosepeople who wished to do so.
Young people are in myexperience involved in manyways within the Community,albeit now in areas where theBDRA may not be reachingthem, Youth Clubs, Guides,Scouts, and Sports Clubs etc.
I would like to encouragethem to consider involvementwith the BDRA adding theirvoice and ideas. I undertakemock Interviews with pupilsacross Essex and I am verypleased and encouraged tosee the variety of things thatyoung people are involved in.
“A Word from our Chairman –Andy Maddocks
”My belief is that we all have arole to play in Billericay andDistrict however large or small.
I would very much welcomecontact via [email protected] rom anybody who maybe interested in furtherinformation.
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Our main committee (Exco)is now chaired by AndyMaddocks, Vice Chair:Mike Andrews. Treasurer:Peter Sharp. Secretary:Dave Hawke. Andy hasput together his thoughtsabout the future of theBDRA which can be seenon page 7.
New WebsiteIf anyone has put a websitetogether they will know thatdecisions about content,updates and relevance are key.It is planned to launch ourwebsite in the Summer so youcan see how well we havedone.
Local Plan Mike Andrews, Vice chair ofBDRA and Chairman of BAG,together with Andy Wilson,BAG Secretary, recently metwith the new leader of BasildonBorough Council, AndrewBaggot t . Andrew wasaccompanied by two of ourlocal councillors, RichardMoore, Chair of the StrategicPlanning and InfrastructureCommittee, responsible for thedevelopment of the Local Plan,and Andrew Schrader.
The meeting was constructiveand friendly and althoughfocussed on our concernsrelating to the Local PlanCouncillor Baggott expressedhis desire to work more closelyin future with the BDRA onmatters affecting the residentso f our town and i t senvironment.
Local Plan Regulation 19As we wait to hear the timelinefor Regulation 19 we continueto prepare for our responseto it. We have a planningconsultant and QC identifiedand briefed and have recentlyidentified a traffic consultant.
Two dates have been pencilledin the reading Rooms diary forthe next drop in day. They are15th and 29th September.Our challenge is to get thebiggest number of responsesever recorded for a Regulation19 consultation. We need thePlanning Inspector to see thestrength of our feelings.
Key AnniversaryMayflower 2020We feel that there should besomething to mark the 400thyear of the sailing of theMayflower. At this stage wewould like anyone to get intouch who is planning tocelebrate the event in someway. BDRA will be discussingtheir involvement. Usualcontact is [email protected].
Vision and strategyAs you know we have joinedwith BAG and feel that thecampaign we are puttingtogether to contest thesoundness of the Local Planwill be all the stronger forhaving them with us as part ofBDRA. In September we will belooking at our committeestructure to ensure that we arefocussed on the issues whichneed to be supported andfollowed through.
Brightside SchoolThe Chair of Governors hasreplied to the West areacommittee who voiced theconcerns of local residents rethe parking issues in theneighbouring streets. Heassures them that the schoolare proactive in remindingparents to consider thecommunity around the school.He adds that ECC are aware ofthe parking issues andimplications of the expansionof the school and arecommitted to consideringthem. He also offered to have ameeting with representativesfrom BDRA, Councillor Hedleyand a rep from ECC.
A separate reply fromCouncillor Hedley shows hisongoing awareness of theproblems and previousattempts to alleviate the issues.He goes on to say that
“I am however, keen to tryand make sure that as littleinconvenience is caused tores idents dur ing theconstruction phase and I willreview the plans to see if anyimprovements can be made, ifit were to be convenient I wouldwelcome the opportunity tomeet with your group todiscuss.”
Flood AlleviationScheme Great BursteadThere continues to be adialogue between residentsand Essex County Council,although there has been noupdate from Councillor Hedley.ECC are refusing to release
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under FOI requests detailsof their dealings with thelandowner, who is believed tohave raised the objectionswhich have prevented the workcommencing.
Baronlees WoodAl Daw came to the Eastand Burstead Committeemeeting and described theconstruction of a hard standingarea for parking by theSkirmish paintball operationwhich has destroyed a largearea of Baronlees Woodancient woodland. Al’sapproach to Basildon Council’sEnforcement Departmenthas been unproductive. TheCommittee gave its backing toa further formal approach by Alon behalf of the Committee.The response from BBC will bepublished in The Resident.
SpeedwatchSome training has taken placeand It is hoped to make a startwith more people needing tobe trained to cover all the sitesidentified.
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Billericay District Residents’ Association ����������� COACH TRIPS���������������������
Please note that all payments should be made as soon aspossible and sent to the person named on the trip
advertisement. Cheques should be made payable to BDRAand the trip title shown on the back of the cheque.
Departure points for all trips: GG – Gooseberry Green, busstop at roundabout, OA – Orchard Avenue, approachingStock Road, LR – Laindon Road, bus stop between Sun
Corner and the fire station, SG – South Green, bus stop to Wickford, opposite the retirement apartments.
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Please note – When a trip is confirmed the fare must be paid as soon as possible.
NEW FOR 2019 � COACH HOLIDAY � NEW FOR 2019TOWER HOUSE HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH – 25TH MARCH – 29TH MARCHThis is a family run hotel situated in a quiet avenue on the popular WestCliff, just a stone’s throw from the cliff top with panoramic viewsacross to the Isle of Wight and a short walk into town.
This friendly hotel has a spacious lounge and bar area with small dancefloor and a beautiful restaurant.
All bedrooms feature private facilities, Freeview television, free Wi-Fiand tea and coffee making facilities. Lift and ground floor roomsavailable. There are 7 steps up to the front of the hotel.
There are 15 single rooms available with no supplement.
Included is:
Full English breakfast and three course evening meal with tea or coffee
2 full day excursions
Evening entertainment
Cost: £262.00 Deposit: £15.00 Optional insurance: £15.00
Usual pick up points times to be arranged
Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Sunday 15th July
Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342
FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2018 – HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOWYvonne and Kathleen are looking forward to seeing you on the day.Here is a reminder of the pick up times Emergency mobile for useon the day only is 07518 122647. Please put it in your contacts.Depart: GG 8am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG8.20am. Back inBillericay at approximately 7.00pm.
Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2018 – COUNTRYFILE LIVE ATBLENHEIM PALACESEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS GREAT DAY OUTThis huge and exciting event combines the tradition of the UK's best country fairswith the quality presentation of one of the BBC's flagship programmes.Enjoy live arena shows, hands on activities, Adam Henson's farm animal displays.Enjoy shopping from more than 700 exhibitors including food, drink, crafts, clothes,jewellery and there is even a great British Pub Garden. Plenty of eating places orbring a picnic.Cost: Coach and entry £38.00.Depart: GG 8.00am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG 8.20am. SG 8.20am. Back inBillericay at approximately 8.00pm.Please telephone to book after 9.00amKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342
SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER – DAY TRIP TO EASTBOURNEAND CREAM TEA AT THE CUMBERLAND HOTELA FEW SEATS LEFTOur destination today is Eastbourne on the south east coast. On the seafront areVictorian hotels, the 19thCentury Pier and a 1930s bandstand.Towner Art Galleryincludes modern British Works. Nearby, Redoubt Fortress built during theNapoleonic Wars has a Military Museum. Southwest along the coast, in South Downs National Park, are the tall cliffs ofBeachy Head and it's striped 1902 lighthouse.Another place of interest is the “How We Lived Then” museum with gift shop. Themuseum has over 100,000 exhibits, laid out on the four floors of old shops and roomsettings. Visit the grocer's shop, see the scullery maid cleaning the stove with blacklead in the Edwardian kitchen and much more. Before our journey home we will stop at The Cumberland Hotel to enjoy their SussexCream Tea.Cost: Coach and Cream Tea, £20.50.Depart: GG 8.00am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG 8.20am. Back in Billericay atapproximately 7.00pm.
Please telephone to book after 9.00amYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER – HORSE DRAWN CRUISE WITHBUFFET LUNCHWe arrive at Kintbury at 12 noon and board our horse drawn barge on the Kennetand Avon canal for our four hour cruise which includes lunch.Lunch will be picnic style and includes sliced local ham, a selection of quiches, hotnew potatoes, mixed leaf salad, couscous salad, cherry tomatoes, olives, pickle,bread rolls with butter and tea and coffee.Cost: for coach, cruise and lunch £46.50Depart: GG 9.00am. OA 9.05am. LR 9.15am. LR 9.20am. Back in Billericay atapproximately 6.30pm.
Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Monday 16th JulyKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
THURS 11TH TO FRI 12TH OCTOBER 2018 TRIP TO YPRESTo mark the centenary of the end of the First World War the Mayflower MorrisMenhave arranged to dance in Ypres/Ieper, Belgium and invite you to join them on thecoach (but you are free to do your own thing) with an overnight stay in Novotel rightin the centre of Ieper.Cost: £105 per person (double/twin) and £145 (single) and includes 3 pick-uppoints, luxury Coach and Eurotunnel, overnight stay and breakfast in Novotel,coach trip to Sanctuary Wood (not inclusive of entrance fees to sights/museums), driver’s tip.Timings: Thurs 0600 Depart Billericay 1230 arrive Ieper 1930-2030 Menin GateCeremony (optional).Fri 0845-1100 Visit to Sanctuary Wood (optional) 1320 depart Ieper 1930 arriveBillericay.If you’d like to come with us or to receive more information please contact Andrew Reynolds 01245 257614 or [email protected]
If concession prices are quoted (ie seniors, children) these should be requested at the time of booking or the full price will apply. In the event that you need to cancel all efforts will be madeto resell your seats, however if we are unable to resell your seats you are liable for payment. The terms and conditions which apply to BDRA coach trips can be found at www.bdra.org.
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