Author: The Editor

By Ray George Once upon a time, when the City Council was Labour controlled, we had Community Action Forums, ours was the Swaythling and District Community Action Forum. The Liberal Democrats abolished…

Alan Twigg, late of 39 Ethelburt Avenue, who died intestate, featured in an episode of the BBC1 series “Heir Hunters”. This is being broadcast on weekday mornings at 9.15am. Alan Twigg’s episode…

Now that impervious driveways and car parking areas constructed with tarmac or paving slabs require planning permission, consider a green alternative. A plastic grid, for example Joosten GS-Panels , is laid on…

The Association’s AGM will be on Tuesday 22nd September at the Hardmoor Early Years Centre, Leaside Way starting at 7.30pm.

Mik & John the builders – Garden landscaping, decking, patios, brickwork, turfing. Beautiful quality work (an example can be seen in Ethelburt Ave). Very reliable, trustworthy and friendly. Please contact Mik on…

The HCERA Open Gardens Day will be on Sunday 17th May from 2 pm to 5 pm. The charge will be £1, but free for children accompanied by an adult. Go to…

As part of the celebrations for the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of St George’s School, Leaside Way, there will be a Flower Festival organised by local resident Tina Leng. Visitors are…

by Shelley Lewis (née Anderson) Encouraging news, the community is pulling together to ensure the continued protection of the Monks Brook Green. The village green application is still underway (I will update…

Constructing the new verge in Ethelburt Avenue on Saturday 4th April