The Herbert Collins Estates Residents Association Newsletters

APPRAISAL & MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFTING PROJECT

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:45:24 +0000

SPRING NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:40:52 +0000

QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:40:15 +0000

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The Big Jubilee Lunch will be on Sunday 3rd June as part of the official national Jubilee Celebrations. We intend that Big Lunches are held throughout the area covered by this association, so that everyone has a nearby Big Lunch to go to: Bassett Green Road, Field Close, Leaside Way, Summerfield Gardens, Stoneham Lane and Ethelburt Avenue - bottom, middle and top. We hope everyone will participate.

Please email us or contact your street rep, if you would like to help organize a Big Lunch. Organization and expense will be kept to a minimum by running them on a “bring your own and share basis”. For help with holding a Big Lunch see www.thebiglunch.com/

CITY GATEWAY BUILDING

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:39:58 +0000

As readers were no doubt anticipating, the City Council’s Planning and Rights of Way Panel granted permission for the City Gateway Building, without the requirement that students could be evicted if they bring cars to the area.

The developers are still required to provide no parking signage for Ethelburt Avenue. In the last Newsletter, we consulted on the design of signs. Three emails and a verbal representation were received, suggesting different signs. In view of the limited number of responses, as well as lack of agreement amongst them, the Committee at its last meeting reaffirmed its original design.

TREE WORK

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:39:30 +0000

Some residents are uncertain when permission is required for tree work in a Conservation Area. Permission from the City Council is required for cutting down, uprooting, topping or lopping of any tree having a diameter of more than 75mm measured at a point 1.5 metres above the ground.
Permission is not required for the pruning, in accordance with good horticultural practice, of any tree cultivated for the production of fruit.

For more details see www.southampton.gov.uk/s-environment/trees/conservation-areas.aspx
On this web page is a link to a form for notifying the Council of proposed tree work.

If notice is not given, then for actions which are likely to destroy the tree, the maximum fine on summary conviction is £20,000, otherwise £2,500.

OPEN GARDENS DAY

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:38:51 +0000

Our Open Gardens Day is on Sunday 15th April. This is a month earlier than last year and will give us an opportunity to enjoy tulips and spring flowering shrubs. Assuming we have a great selection of gardens, like last year, the Committee decided that the entrance fee should be £2. This entitles you to visit all the gardens and should raise more for our chosen charity Tools for Self Reliance. If you are opening your garden, please email us, tell your street rep or ring Liz Cox on 8067 6608 as soon as possible.

LAWN TENNIS CLUB

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:38:35 +0000

The Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club is a small and friendly, LTA affiliated, tennis club with two well maintained grass courts, located in the corner of the lower green in Ethelburt Avenue. We welcome beginners and juniors as well as more experienced players. Fees for first time members are £60 for adults, £20 for under 18’s and £80 for families. The new season will start on Sat 21st April. Please come along to one of our mix-ins on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm, or on Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm.

Further information can be obtained by visiting our website www.swaythlingtennis.org.uk

Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club - Annual Plant and Cake Sale / Open Day
The tennis club welcomes you to our annual sale of plants, homemade cakes and books on Saturday 12th May at the club, starting at 1.30pm. The courts will also be open from 2.30pm, giving non-members the chance to see the club, pick up information and have a game for free.

MIDSUMMER PARTY

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:38:14 +0000

The HCERA Midsummer Party will be on Saturday 30th June. This is a week later than usual so that it is not too soon after the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

MONKS BROOK SPRING WALK

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:37:50 +0000

Free guided nature walks with local wildlife photographer Bob Painton, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April at 11.0. The walks start and finish at the Swaythling Railway Station car park and will last about 2 hours.

MY ROLE AS ANNIE

The Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:37:16 +0000

by Rosie Mellett, aged 11.

Rosie recently played the lead role in the Footlights Youth Theatre production of “Annie”at the Nuffield Theatre.

After the auditions, there was what seemed like an eternity to find out who was playing which part. At 7pm on the dot, we fired up the computer to find the cast list. Yes, Yes, Yes, I got the part of Annie. Exhilarated! I never thought in all my life, I would take on a lead role at such a young age.

Now the hard work was to begin …………… ……. Rehearsals were tough but fun. So many lines to learn, so many songs to remember. I was slightly nervous when I found out we would be using a real dog in the show, but my nerves were unfounded. Sandy was soft, gentle and absolutely wonderful, and did his best to behave on stage.

On the opening night, the whole cast were filled with excitement. Orphans positioned on stage. I entered and sang my first song ‘Maybe’. I was to find out later that my entire family and relatives didn’t have a dry eye between them.

Despite the fact I remember so clearly every moment of the thrilling experience, one particular thing will always stay with me. Sitting off stage behind the wings, I prepared myself for the final curtain call; braced for the moment, smiled boldly and gave everyone the cheesy grin they were waiting for. However, I soon caught dad’s eye, I’m sure there was a tear. The realisation that it was all over and had been such a success was very emotional.

Would I do it all again? Yes, Yes, Yes!