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by Hilary Crane My three year period of office as a director is coming to an end this month. I have decided not to put myself forward for reappointment. I agreed to…

The Swaythling Methodist Church building is up for sale and this provided an opportunity for Godfrey Collyer, one of our residents, to write a most interesting article on the history of the…

by Angela Cotton Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership has set up a Free Shop at Swaythling Station. The aim is to reduce local food waste by providing surplus food to anyone who…

The HCERA Group now has 160 members. To join, you’ll need to be a member of Facebook. Log into Facebook, click ‘groups’, search for Herbert Collins Estates Residents Association and click ‘Join’….

by Debbie Smith, Bassett Green Road Following my suggestion in the summer Newsletter last year regarding the planting of wildflowers on the verges in Bassett Green Road, the Committee contacted Swaythling Councillor…

by Peter Martin Community really works around here. That is evidenced for me by the consistency of response to the Food Bank Appeal. In the emotional atmosphere of the early virus news,…

The sunny weather on the 8th May brought out flags and bunting and people having picnics in their front gardens. The lockdown was still in full swing. The 75th anniversary of VE…

by Lizzie Cox It was a beautiful sunny weekend in May and although we couldn’t hold Open Gardens as usual, it was delightful and uplifting to see so many videos and photos…

Covid-19 has caused cancellation of our Summer Party and Open Gardens and it will also interfere with house calls to collect cash for the annual subscription. The Committee has therefore decided that…