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Lake Meadows wins East of England's UK’s Best Park Award 2019
Coach Trips
Local Plan and Community Involvement Consultation
Volunteers
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Advertising in the Resident
Club Focus
Can you help?
Club Focus: Gone Too Soon
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MONEY MATTERS...– Equity Release– Planning a trip abroad with
children after separation?
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MAYFLOWER
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Billericay District Residents,Association
Resident“Help us to help you”
FREE to members of BDRA
October 2019In This Issue:
Visit the BDRA Website at: www.bdra.org
In the East of England, 37 localparks and green spaces werenominated and these nominationswere then put to a public vote. Theaward, run by the charity ‘Fields inTrust’, was promoted by the Friendsof Lake Meadows, who encouragedvoters to take part.
Coach tripsThere are still seats to be had for thetrip to the panto, a possible secondcoach to Ely and a day out at Polhill.If you haven’t been on a trip withYvonne and Kathleen why don’t yougive it a try. Their organisation isexcellent and they always receive 5star feedback. Look at page 12where you will also see a newtheatre trip to help you blow awaythe February blues.
Local Plan andCommunityInvolvementConsultationYou will see how we haveresponded to the Consultation(page 7) and our continuing desireto engage with our councillors reongoing planning issues.
VolunteersWe are still looking for volunteersto help to monitor whatever plansare agreed for the expansionof Billericay. Contact us [email protected] if you would likefurther details and feel you havesome time to be part of themonitoring teams.
EditorIn advertising terms it is said thatyou need to see something at least 8times before you really notice it. I amnot sure how many times I haveasked if there is anyone out therewho is willing to volunteer to be theassistant and then editor of theResident but here I go again.Contact me on resident@ bdra.orgfor a chat.
Advertising in the ResidentI still have a couple of ad spacesavailable. There are some serviceswho have advertised with us formany years and say how pleasedthey are with the responses theyreceive. As you know the Residentgoes to about a third of the houses
in Billericay 10 times a year. A colourad with design advice followed upwith a draft for approval costs £279a year. This is very competitiveand broken down to £27.90 an issueis a reasonable amount to pay. Ifyou are interested or need moredetails please contact, Chris [email protected]
Club FocusYou will see on page 2 that there is afocus on a group called Gone tooSoon and I am often contacted byother groups who would like to writea bit more to advertise what they do.If you are the PR person in yourgroup and feel that there may beothers who would like to join youthen the format I require is like aninterview which answers questionsabout what happens at your club,when it meets and what would bethe benefits of coming along. Aphoto and a logo are also useful tograb attention.
Please contact me if you areinterested in putting somethingt o g e t h e r f o r p u b l i c a t i o n [email protected]
CAN YOU HELP?We need two road reps for thefollowing Queens ParkRound 1 Portman Drive, Farriers Drive and Horseshoe Close.Please contact Paul Farrow on 01277 625126 if you can help.East BillericayRound 1 HillsideRound 2 Gainsborough ClosePlease contact Mark Hayes on 01277630170 or markhayes001 @sky.comif you can help.
Lake Meadows has recently become the UK’S Best Park in theEast of England, following votes this summer from those who use and love thepark. The park now officially has “Much Loved” status and puts it within the top
20% of all parks nominated nationally.
Welcome to October’s Resident
Many congratulations to Lake Meadows andthe Friends of Lake Meadows who do a greatjob promoting our gem of a green space.
Lake Meadows wins East of England’s
UK’s Best Park Award2019
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‘Gone Too Soon’ bereavement support has been formed togive parents the opportunity to come together, to talk topeople who can relate and understand how it feels to lose a
child, of any age, any circumstances and however long ago, andoffer support and friendship through this grief journey.
Meetings are held on the thirdMonday of each month in aprivate room at Reids, 66-68Laindon Road, BillericayCM12 9LD from 7.00pm to9.00pm. There is ample freeparking available.
Lyn knows from personalexperience how isolating itcan be as she lost her son,Tony who was 35 years old.Having gone through this, shewanted to make contact withparents who had lost children.
There are so many parents outthere who are not getting thehelp they need and deserve.It's not the right order of thingsand the death of a child isprobably the most devastatingexperience any parent will go
through. One that you neverget over, but in time, you learnhow to manage it.
The group which was set uptwo years ago has monthlydrop in sess ions w i thmembers at all stages of theirgrief.
A charity afternoon tea wasrecently held in Lyn's gardenfor parents and siblings tocome together in a socialenvironment and chat to oneanother. £300 was raised forSt. Luke's hospice with TrudyWestmore-Cox, the founder ofSt. Luke's attending the event.
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Dear Editor,I was in Plymouth this summer and visitedthe Mayflower Museum and the PlymouthDistillery. In both places they had a list ofthose who sailed on the Mayflower. I sawreference to Christopher Martin, his wife,son and servant. Also there were twofurther names from Great Burstead. Theywere Peter Browne and Rich Britteridge. Iwondered if anything was known about them.
Hi,I have just been informed that the Billericay Waitrose store has started the "Green Token" charity collection for the"Billericay Tree Warden Group".
Please may I request that yourself, family and friends contribute to this worthy cause!
We have an exciting project lined up for this year. In November we plan to help plant a c.1000 (one thousand) nativetree woodland at Barleylands including a wildlife pond within the overall design to later follow. Other communitybased projects are being looked into and are at the planning stage at present.
We have formed strong links with the "Woodland Trust" and are benefiting from their help.
Thanks in anticipation!
Regards
John
For the Billericay Tree warden Group
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Billericay Lions LadiesTable Top sale in The ReadingRooms, Billericay on Saturday12th October, 9.15am-12.15pm.Sales tables, tombola, and rafflelight refreshments. All monies
raised will go to Anvil Trust our Charity this year.
The Billericay Ladies Probus ClubNewly retired to looking to makenew friends? The Billericay Ladies
Probus Club meets for lunch at 12.00 on the secondMonday of each month at the Mount AvenueBanqueting Suite, Hutton. New members welcome. Contact [email protected]
Basildon & Billericay U3AMeets 4th Friday of themonth at the CanonRoche Centre (behindthe Catholic Church)
Laindon Road, Billericay, 2.30-4.00pm. Membersfree, Guests £2. Limited parking. Contact 07960654707. Email [email protected] orvisit http://u3asites.org.uk/bb
Pregnancy & Newborn Information Event
Fantastic opportunity tomeet local services andbusinesses to adviseand guide you through
pregnancy and early days of parenthood. Saturday19th October 10.00am-12.00pm Canon Roche Hall,Laindon Road, Billericay. Contact via Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thepregnancycircl
Meets every Monday in term time at Christ ChurchHall, Perry St, Billericay from 10.30am-12.00pm.£4.50 per family includes coffee for parents and snacktime for children. A fun nursery group for babies andpre-school twins and multiples (siblings welcome).Contact www.billericaytwins.co.uk
Grenfell PreschoolJumble Sale on Saturday19th October 10.00am-12.00pm at South GreenMemorial Hall Southend Rd.Clothes, toys, books, bric a
brac, etc. tombola, raffle, refreshments, cakes. 20padmission. Contact 07806688769.
Billericay Striders 10k Road Race 2019 – Notice to Residents
10K road race on Sunday 3rdNovember. Race starts at9.45am at Hannakins FarmCommunity Centre and finishesat Brightside School. Residentsin the vicinity are asked for their
forbearance as additional parking is expected in thesurrounding streets. Spill-over parking will beavailable. Other roads affected are: MaplebrookMews, Upland Rd, Rosebay Av, Queens Park Av,Stock Rd, Ingatestone Rd & Mountnessing Rd.Marshals along the route will assist traffic and ensurethe safety of the runners. The race is run with theavailable help from the Police and the Council havebeen advised. Contact [email protected]
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BDRA Area Committee Meetings
All members welcome to attend.If you would like to raise anissue or are interested in localmatters and want to get involvedwe would love to see you. Nextmeeting dates will be at 7.30pmon Wednesday 16thOctober for East/Burstead andThursday 24th October for
West. If you would like to come along or have an issueto discuss please contact us at [email protected]
Basildon Council Crunch TimesMobile tip for household waste.Saturday 12th October –9.00am-12.00pm David’s Walk,Billericay.
Saturday 2nd November – 9.00am-12.00pmHannikins Farm, Billericay.Saturday 9th November – 9.00am-12.00pmLittle Burstead Car Park, Billericay. Contact www.basildon.gov.uk/crunch
Billericay WIMeets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month at 2.00pm in theWI Hall, St Ediths Lane. Wednesday 16th October– “My time on the beat when Coppers still had feet”with Peter Layzel. Wednesday 6th November –“An Underground Guide to 1950’s London” with NickDobson.
Buttsbury WIMeets on 2nd Tuesday of the month at Canon RocheHall 8.00pm-10.00pm. New members welcome.Contact Sue Hunt 01268 761265.
South Green WIMeets on 3rd Thursday of the month 7.45pm-10.00pm at South Green Memorial Hall. Newmembers welcome. Contact Doreen Gazzard on01277 652739.
Rosebay WIMeets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, exceptAugust, at 1.30pm in Canon Roche Hall, Laindon Rd.We have a variety of speakers, social gatherings andoutings. New members welcome. Contact MadgeCaulfield on 01277 623278.
Basildon & District Rambling ClubMeets every Saturday at 2.00pmwith some longer walks on otherdays. The Saturday walks are 4-5
miles with a rest half way. New members welcome.Membership £6 per year and includes all walks. Visitwww.basildonanddistrictramblingclub.btck.co.uk
Billericay ParkrunEvery Saturday 8.45am at LakeMeadows. Parkrun provides a free,timed, 5k run, jog or walk for allstandards from 4 yrs+. A great
family and community event in lovely surroundings.Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/billericay or visit ourFacebook page.
‘Gone Too Soon’Bereavement Support Groupfor parents who have lost aSon or Daughter. Meetings
are held 3rd Monday of the month at Reid’s, 66-68Laindon Rd, 7.00pm-9.00pm. Free parking available.Visit www.gonetoosoon.online
Hutton Bridge ClubLearn to play Bridge! Lessonsevery Monday morning at theHutton Community Centre.Contact Tony on 07957 406088.
Billericay Horticultural SocietyMeets in St Mary Magdalen Church,High St on 3rd Monday of everymonth at 8.00pm. Entry is £1 formembers and £2 for visitors.Monday 21st October – “Bringon the Hot Winter Pots” with PaulHarrison.
Billericay Archeological and Historical Society
Meetings are held at The Fold,Billericay Arts Association, LaindonRoad, at 8.00pm. Monday 14thOctober – Early Policing inBillericay, Peter Layzel is the speaker.
Billericay SocietyMeets at the Fold Billericay ArtsAssociation, Laindon Road.Wednesday 16th October -“Christmas on the Home Front1939/45” with Mike Brown.Contact 01277 659286.
Billericay Floral Arrangment GroupMeets at 8.00pm in the WI Hall in StEdith’s Lane, Billericay. Wednesday6th November – “Made to Measure”with Helen Bird.
Brentwood Wine SocietyMeets every 2nd Tuesday ofthe month at Sheffield ParishHall from 8.00pm-10.00pm.Experts present 8 wines totaste each evening. Trial
evening for free. Contact Steve 07776 031747 [email protected]
Norsey Wood SocietyMonday 21st Octoberat 7.45pm at The Fold, 72Laindon Road, Billericay(car park behind Reid’s).“The Wildlife and
Conservation of Veteran Trees’” with Dr Helen Readand why they require our protection. Contact Ken on 01277 651124 or [email protected] or visitnorseywoodsociety.uk
Billericay Festival of Remembrance 2019
Saturday 9th November at7.30pm at Emmanuel Church,Billericay. Music and songs byHarmony Brass Ensemble, TheEssential Singers, and SutherlandPipes and Drums. Standard
Bearers from the Royal British Legion and ex-servicemen’s associations will also take part and thefinale will include the Act of Remembrance. Alldonations to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appealand Help for Heroes. Tickets £15, online atwww.billericaytowncouncil.gov.uk, Billericay Library,Slipped Discs. Contact 01277 625732.
Jazz at the FoldKeith Nichols’ Jazz & Silent Movie Show, Saturday5th October at 7.30pm. The Fold, Laindon Road,Billericay, Accompanied by Martin Wheatley (guitar& banjo) and Trevor Whiting (clarinet & saxes), Keithwill entertain us with his piano virtuosity and aselection of evergreen songs. An opportunity to relivethe early days of moving pictures. The Neville Dickie Trio – 9th November 7.30pm.Jazz pianist Neville Dickie and his regular drummer,Norman Davey, will be joined by Goff Dubber for aspecial performance of stride piano and traditionaljazz music. Tickets: £12.00 including refreshments.Contact 01277 659286.
Belvedere Jazz & Music ClubThe Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth.Admission from £12.50 – Food from 6.30pm.Contact www.belvederejazz.co.uk. Email:[email protected] or tel 07850 607075 Wednesday 9th October Celebrating HoagyCarmichael – Chris Ingham Qrt. 8.00pm-10.30pm.
Chelmsford Jazz ClubCramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford. Doors open:11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm Advance booking:01245 606505 £12 / £16 / £5 under 18s (unlessotherwise stated). Saturday 6th October – Derek Nash (sax), DaveNewton (piano), Geoff Gascoyne (bass), EmilianoCaroselli. Saturday 3rd November – Matt Skelton celebrates‘Shelly Manne’ featuring Mark Crooks (sax), JimDavison (trumpet),Leon Greening (piano), ConorChaplin (bass) and Matt Skelton (drums). Saturday 8th December – £13 / £17 – Jo Harrop(vocals), Tony Kofi (sax), Graham Harvey (piano),Dave Chamberlain (bass) and Matt Home (drums)£13 / £17.
Billericay & Basildon Scottish Dancers
Meets on Tuesdays from8.00pm-10.00pm in St Mary’sChurch Hall, The Triangle,Langdon Hills. ScottishCountry Dancing offers funexercise in a friendly, sociable,environment. Experienced ornovice dancers welcome.
Tuition given. You do not need a partner. Bring flatshoes & soft drink. First night free then £3.00 pernight. Contact 01277 623708
Billericay Folk Dance ClubMeets every Tuesday 8.00-10.00pm(except 2nd Tuesday of the month) inthe WI Hall in St Ediths Lane.Refreshments included. You do notneed a partner. Contact Helen 01268541059.
The Unpackaged PantryEvery 2nd and 4th Friday of themonth, (except 11/10) The ReadingRooms, Billericay High St. Bringyour own containers to fill withloose, store-cupboard foods.See Facebook page or [email protected]
Cercle Français de Basildon et BillericayMeets selected Fridays at the Fold,Billericay at 8.00pm. Contact07986 293419/07986 293419.www.basildonfrenchcircle.org.uk
Single Essex Friends Meets fortnightly on Mondays inBillericay. A small self run andfunding social group for singlesover 50, who are single,divorced or widowed. A friendlygroup with varied events e.g.socials, meals out, theatre trips,
short walks, Christmas meal & Summer Ball. Contact07922 415298.
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Planning a hol iday a f terseparation can bring with itsome additional complications,
and will often require some extraattention prior to travelling.If your surname is different from your child’s,you’ll need to pack some additionaldocumentation to ensure that your holiday isnot ruined by a refusal to leave or enter acountry. Here is everything you need to knowwhen travelling abroad with them:
Why do I need extra documentation totravel abroad with my child?
Taking a child outside England and Wales,without the other parent’s consent, could beclassed as child abduction. There has been asteady annual increase in the number of people
in England and Wales being charged with childabduction offences.Consequently, countries aretaking a more robust approach to protectingchildren, including England.
What do I need to do when planning togo abroad with my child?
There is a high probability that you will beasked questions by Border Control to establishyour relationship with the child. We advise youtravel with documentation to evidence yourrelationship to the child such as birthcertificates, marriage certificates, DecreeAbsolutes or change of name deeds.
Letters of authority or letters of consent
If you are travelling with your child and theydo not share your surname, then a letter from
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Before booking a holiday you should ensurethat you have the consent of all those who holdparental responsibility to travel abroad. If thisconsent is not forthcoming, or you need furtheradvice as you are planning on travellingabroad with your children, or have concernsas to arrangements for their care, pleasecontact us for a free 15 minute telephoneconsultation:
Francesca Cozens 01245 453843
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Planning a trip abroad with children after separation?the other parent who holds parentalresponsibility can be helpful. The letter shouldstate their permission to travel abroad. This isnot a guarantee but can assist with bordercontrol.
It is your responsibility to check travelrequirements
Ultimately, parents should check with therelevant embassy to establish the rules andrequirements of the country that you aretravelling to. For example, when travelling tothe USA, when one parent is travelling alonewith a child they must provide evidence that thechild lives with them (such as a court order) ora notarised letter confirming the consent of theother parent. The same rule applies if travellingto South Africa, Portugal, and Russia.
For example, a 55-year-old with aproperty valued at £75,000 could raise a£15,375 equity release mortgage today.By the time their State pension starts atage 66 the amount owed would haverisen to £29,000. By age 85, the averagelife expectancy of a 55-year-old today,the debt would be a massive £88,306.
But we are living longer; what will life expectancybe in 30 years-time? 100? 110? We hear ofmedical breakthroughs almost every day whichcould mean the average will go even higher.(The above debt at age 100 would be£211,630.)
Whilst nearly all plans guarantee that you willnot be evicted from your home if the debt gets
larger than the value of the property, whypotentially give up a secure financial future forthe sake of a relatively few pounds today.
There is quite often a serious drop in incomewhen one of a couple dies. A boost in capital atthat time producing income for the Widow orWidower could make all the difference to the restof their life. Impossible if years earlier theyarranged Equity Release on their home.
Equity Release too soon can ruin people’sfuture’s and that’s why I see this type of planbeing the next mis-selling scandal.
Your IFA will help you make the rightfinancial decisions in life, speak to themnot Equity Release salesmen.
With so many adverts in thepress, TV and onlineadvocating Equity Release I
cannot help but think that they couldbe the next “mis-selling” scandal,now PPI has finished.
I have been an adviser in Billericay High Streetfor 30 years and in all that time I must havepersuaded hundreds of people NOT to haveEquity Release. I can count on one hand thenumber of times it has been the right thing to do.
Adverts with people skipping along streets andleaning over the side of cruise ships is
encouraging people to take on these plans whenfrequently there are better solutions to whateverproblems they face.
Why spend the best part of your working lifepaying off a mortgage and reaching the great daywhen it ends only to give your property to alender for a relatively few pounds.
Most plans work by raising a lump sum by wayof mortgage secured against your home.Because no payments are made the interestowed is added to the loan each year, so the loangets larger year after year as more interest isadded to a larger loan.
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Autumn will arrive at Lake Meadows in the coming weeks and the treeswill bring a blaze of colour throughout the park. We are fortunate tohave so many wonderful trees to enjoy, with over 40 different
varieties identified. The small area of woodland at the eastern boundaryof the park is believed to be an area of ancient woodland, plants typical ofsuch woodlands, such as wood anemone and bluebells are found there.
Some of the oldest oaks in the park began togrow when they were part of the old tytheboundaries in the original farmland. A map of1722 certainly shows the same fields that wecan identify today and oak trees appear alongthose hedge lines. The two large Wellingtoniasmust have been planted sometime in themiddle of the 19th century, probably by MajorThomas Spitty who owned the land at the time.During the latter half of the 20th century, anumber of more unusual trees were planted,most probably by the park keeper Reg King,who worked in the park for 33 years.
In recent years, oaks and an olive tree havebeen planted by the Friends in commemorationof World War 1, as well as new willows, prunusand Himalayan birch trees. Cherry trees weredonated by Bennetts Funeral Directors.
Look out especially for the huge red oak andthe copper beech tree near the north-east endof the lake and also the two Liquidambar treesat the junction of the paths just beyond theGarden of the Child. All four will be a glorious
spectacle in coming weeks in their amazingautumn colours.
A reminder that our Annual PhotographCompetition continues until the end ofOctober. So, if you have not sent yourphotos in yet, there is still plenty of timeto capture these wonderful autumnshots and perhaps to win £100! See ourwebsite for the Rules and Entry form.
All our events, both big and small have beenan unreserved success again this year, withgood attendance at our main events and thesmall talks & walks all fully booked. Moreevents like these will be planned again for nextyear, so do look out for them in the Spring.Meanwhile our final event of the yearwill be Carols in the Park on SaturdayDecember 14th at 4.00pm. Christmas willsoon be upon us, in the meantime enjoyautumn at the park! Photos of previous autumndays can be seen on our websitewww.lakemeadows.org.uk/autumn-at-lake-meadows.html
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Not much to report this month on the Local Plan.
A date has still not been set for the Examination in Public(EiP) by the appointed Planning Inspector, the next stageof the Local Plan development. We have alreadycontacted the Inspector assigned to our Local Plan tointroduce the BDRA and BAG, and will increase ourcontacts when we know more of the timescales forthe EiP.
In last months Resident we reported on our attendance ata workshop claimed to be designed to help the 4proposed developers of the South West of Billericay todevelop a Masterplan for the area. At the time of writingwe have not been advised when the results of theevent will be made public.
BDRA/BAG submitted a formal response to BasildonCouncil’s Consultation on its Statement ofCommunity Involvement (SCI). We stressed the needto fully and meaningfully engage with residents andresident’s groups, such as the BDRA and BAG,throughout the entire time frame of any major planningexercise; suggested that specific mention be made of theBillericay Conservation Area Shop Front and DesignGuide; and identified the need to make clear to residentshow decisions on any such engagement would bedetermined. We also made some more detailed specificcomments on the text of the document under review.
Although the SCI is about public engagement we wereconcerned that the format of the Consultation wouldnot encourage public involvement. We wrote toCouncillors Callaghan (Leader of the Council), Baggott(Leader of the Conservative group and one of themembers for Billericay), and Brown (Chair of theInfrastructure and Inclusive Growth Committee,responsible for the Local Plan) and Christine Lyons (Headof Planning) to outline our concerns. Meaningfulresponses were only received from CouncilorsCallaghan and Baggott and although no alterationswere made to the process a document more easilyidentifying the proposed changes was madeavailable.
In addition to our formal response to the SCI we havewritten to the same 4 people highlighting our particularconcerns about the document with more genericcomments on the Planning Process. We also noted thereferences in the Questionnaire to the Borough Diary, apublication we believed had been abandoned by theCouncil some time ago.
We have again requested a meeting with the Leader ofthe Council to better understand his plans for ourtown.
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Local Plan “ProjectFear” de-bunked
In 2018 the then Conservative-led Council made somehelpful, but minor, changes tothe Local Plan prior to puttingit out to consultation andsubmitting it to the NationalPlanning Inspectorate (NPI).
Many readers will rememberhow they argued they couldnot make more meaningfulchanges as the governmenthad given Basildon, along withCastle Point and others, adeadline to submit a LocalPlan or face the prospect ofintervention. It was claimedthat further changes wouldtake extra time (true),triggering a governmentintervention, which it wasfurther argued, would becatastrophic.
At the time we argued thatthere was little chance of anygovernment intervention asthey lacked the humanresources and political capitalto do so, we also doubted thatany intervention would beworse that what the town nowfaces. We were described asnaïve, and to be fair thedecision to comply with thedeadline was understandable– we had our doubts too.
But while Basildon buckled,Castle Point held firm.
Now, a year on, Castle Pointand BDRA-BAG have beenv i n d i c a t e d . A n a r t i c l ein “Planning” magazinedescribes how, despite nofurther progress since theirCouncillors rejected a draft
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Plan that would have built ona great deal of Green Belt,Castle Point faces noforeseeable prospect of thegovernment taking over.
BarrenleysAppeals have been receivedregarding the enforcementnotices, the National PlanningInspectorate will consider thecase at some point.
Planning Issues
ObjectionBillericay District ResidentsAssociation (BDRA) objects toproposal 19/01253/OUT, atMagdalene Lodge on PotashRoad. See www.bdra.org forthe points of our objection.
Essex PoliceThe Community Policing Teamhave been responding toconcerns raised by residentsin Billericay, in particular Anti-Social Behaviour reportswithin Radford Way andQueens Park Avenue. Wehave conducted both plainclothed and uniformed patrolsand will continue to do so. Weare also liaising with ourpartner agencies to addresslonger term solutions to theseissues.
Our Town Centre Teams willshortly be in place willBillericay having dedicatedofficers responding to localconcerns or issues. This teamwill be supplemented by yourdedicated Special Constablesand our ever increasingCommunity Policing Team.
Parking Issues
The West Area Committee hasreceived complaints fromBDRA members regardingstreet car parking whichthey consider causesconsiderable disruption dueto the actions of inconsideratemotorists.
High on the list is thewidespread situation of “two-wheels on the pavement”which has been significantlyadopted by many motoristswithout any thought to thenarrowing of the pavementmuch to the great annoyanceof pedestrians and especiallythose in charge of children’sbuggies or mobility scooters.On this topic the law issomewhat obtuse for althoughit is deemed not illegal to parkin such a way, it is illegal todrive on the pavement.
One recent car parking issueis in Perry Street betweenthe Gooseberry Green andQueen’s Park Roundabouts.The houses along this sectionof road were mainly built inthe 1950s and 1960s in whatwas then a relatively quietbackwater. Came the Queen’sPark Estate through which wasconstructed Queen’s ParkAvenue with very few (if any)residential properties along itslength. The route has becomepopular with motorists anduntil Billericay is properly by-passed it will continue toprovide a means for avoidingthe town centre or givingaccess to the railway station,its carpark and the industrialestate.
Lake Meadows Business Parkhas a sign which says that alloffices are now let. It wouldappear that staff arrive by carbut sadly the complex wasbuilt lacking enough spaceswith a result that Perry Streethas become an overspill carpark. Groundforce inform theiremployees to park their carsin Perry Street which thenreduces its width and createshavoc for many large vehiclesincluding those of theemergency services whoregularly attend call outsoriginating from the shelteredhousing and retirementfacilities in the vicinity ofQueen’s Park roundabout.
BDRA made s t rongrepresentation when thenotices to introduce parkingrestrictions along the lengthof Perry St reet weredisplayed on 21 June. Themeeting to discuss allcomments, both for andagainst the proposals ,is likely to be held inSeptember but we werewarned that such measurescan take twelve months toactivate, provided that noserious objections arereceived.
THE RESIDENT is published by the Billericay District Residents’ AssociationEditor: Chris Wade Tel: 01277 632390. Email [email protected]
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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.
Please note – When a trip is confirmed the fare must be paid as soon as possible.
PRIVACY NOTICE We understand that you consented to BDRA holding personal details about you when you subscribed as a member of the Billericay District residents’ Association and a recipient of the Resident magazine.The information which we hold is your name and address, and we may hold additional information which you have provided such as your email address and/or telephone number.We hold this data for the purpose of delivering the Resident Magazine to you and to collect and administer your subscription payments. We will hold your personal information only for as long as is necessary for these purposes.Personal data is held securely and will not be shared with any third parties. You have the right to request to see what information we hold about you. You have the right to instruct us to delete your personal information from ourrecords at any time. This would result in the termination of your membership of the BDRA.
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.
For your information our coach organisers Kathleen and Yvonne have a mobile for use on the day of a trip only. The number is 07518 122647. Please put it in your contacts.
THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER – ELY CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS GIFT AND FOOD FAIRThis hugely popular fair is now in its 8th year and is acknowledged as one of EastAnglia's exceptional shopping experiences. Over 150 stalls will be exhibiting allinside the cathedral along with the food hall offering its usual array of edibledelights. Food and drink is available to buy in the heated marquee.Cost: £18.50 which includes coach and entry to the cathedral and fair.Depart: GG 8.45am. OA 8.50am. LR 9am. SG 9.05am. Back in Billericayapproximately 6.00pm. Please telephone to book after 9.00amKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342
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SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER – EXPERIENCE THE DELIGHTS OF POLHILLSeats still availableSample the delights of Kent's best known garden centre. The centre contains awide range of departments and an in store restaurant. Come and see all thelovely and exciting Christmas displays.Cost: £13.00 Depart: GG 9.00am. OA 9.05am. LR 9.15am. SG 9.20am. Back in Billericayapproximately 6.00pm.Please telephone to book after 9.00amKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
WEDNESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY, 2020 – “PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT” (THE MUSICAL). STARRING STRICTLY COME DANCING WINNER JOE MCFADDEN – 8.00PM PERFORMANCE CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHENDThis iconic Tony Award winning musical is the hilarious adventure of three friendswho hop aboard a battered old tour bus, christened Priscilla, bound for theLasseters Hotel Casino Resort in the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self discovery, sassinessand acceptance.With more glitter than ever before, this smash hit show features a dazzling array ofstunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance floorclassics including, Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men, I love The Nightlifeand Finally. The show will bring brightness into a February evening.Cost: Coach and top priced ticket £42.50Depart: GG 5.45pm. OA 5.50pm. LR 6.00pm. SG 6.05pm.Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Friday 11th OctoberYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560
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THURSDAY 9TH JANUARY 2020 – GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS PANTOMIME AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM – DRESS CIRCLE SEATS FOR THE MATINEE PERFORMANCEA few seats still available. Ring soon to secure seats for thisfestive extravaganza. Not to be missed.Goldilocks and The Three Bears marks the venues fourth consecutive ChristmasPantomime, and we have secured Dress Circle tickets. This festive extravaganzais packed with riotous comedy routines, special effects, hair raising stunts,international circus acts and an all star cast including Paul 0’Grady, whorejoins Palladium favourites Julian Clary, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot andPaul Zerdin, alongside Matt Baker.
Cost: Coach and Theatre Ticket £54.70
Depart: GG 10.15am. OA 10.20am. LR 10.30am. SG 10.35. Back in Billericayapproximately 7.00pm.
Please telephone to book after 9.00amYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone. CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER – HINDU TEMPLE NEASDEN – LUNCH – A TOUR OF ANGELS COSTUMES, THE WORLD’S LARGEST THEATRICAL COSTUME HOUSEA must for lovers of film and theatre – still a few seats left.A visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, A masterpiece of Indian design andworkmanship in the heart of London is a wonderful experience. You can marvelat the intricate marble and wood carvings and experience a traditional Hinduprayer ceremony.
Then to Grims Dyke hotel for a two course lunch. The building, now a popularhotel was once the home of Sir William Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan.
After lunch, we visit Angels Costumes for our tour of their extensive costumecollection.
We will be guided around all Angels departments including, tailoring, ladiesmaking alterations, uniform, badge room and warehouse. You’ll hear first-handaccounts of working on the biggest productions, Shakespeare in Love, DowntonAbbey, Game of Thrones to name a few. A must for lovers of film and theatre.
Cost: Coach, Temple, Lunch and Angels Tour £51.50
Depart: GG 7.45am. OA 7.50am. LR 8.00am. SG 8.05am. Back in Billericayapproximately 6.30pm.
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