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by Steve and Mary McInally – 70 Ethelburt Ave We would like to thank everyone who braved the cold and joined in the carols in Ethelburt Avenue on 22nd December. There must…

A class room at St George’s School proved a more suitable size for our AGM on 24th November than rattling around in a hall that is too big for us. We were…

Kevin White, Historic Environment Group Leader emailed to say that the Council’s Graphics Department had produced the draft of the Appraisal and Management Plan for public consultation. The six week consultation period…

The HCERA Committee has decided not to hold an Open Gardens Day this year and confirmed the practice of holding this event on alternate years. This provides you with a great opportunity…

We were concerned to see that solar panels had been installed on a side roof-slope in this Conservation Area, as permission had not been sought from Woodhill Properties Ltd. Whatever the need…

On November 9th, Harry Willis Fleming gave a most interesting talk at The SeaCity Museum on the Swaythling Remount Depot. He now has more information and photos than are on his website,…

by Ray George At the AGM, a resident raised the matter of hedges encroaching on the footway and some being very untidy. She suggested a hedge-trimming day, when a team could assist…

No Cold Calling Zone signs have appeared at the entrance to Ethelburt Avenue. Does anyone know the background to this?

Baby sitter available Mature and responsible 17 year old currently working with a number of families within the estate. Call Megan or Michelle Hickling.

AA Hughes Ltd Window repair and painting specialists, Mob: 07894 742310 Email: office at wepaintwindows.com Anthony and his team have been thorough and professional in fully restoring our wooden windows. The results…