Farewell to Jack Pope
Our treasurer and general workhorse, Jack Pope has decided to return to his homeland (USA).
Jack has worked hard for the Paxcroft Mead Management Committee over the last four years.
During this time his main role was treasurer, but he has also been booking secretary and chairman amongst other things.
At the last PMCC committee meeting, Jack was presented with a number of mementos of his time at the Community Centre. These included a framed aerial photograph of the Centre taken by committee member and helicopter pilot, Ron Watkins and a specially written poem, "Ode to Jack Pope", written by Jane Wosika.
Jack and his wife, Susan will be leaving in October.
The Committee is pleased to welcome Paul Mansfield who has agreed to take over from Jack as treasurer.
Heritage Open Days - September 2007
Each year, the Heritage Open Days scheme arranges for a number of properties across the U.K. that are either generally closed to the public, to open their doors and for others to waive their admission charges for the day.
In previous years, buildings that opened in the Trowbridge area included Trowbridge Town Hall and the Blind House. Members of the Trowbridge Civic Society often help out as guides. (www.trowbridgecivicsociety.org.uk)
You can find further details in the local press or visit the Heritage Open Days Website.
The local programme of Heritage Open Day events for September 2007 is shown below.
| Date | Opening Time(s) |
Town | Property |
| Fri 7th Sept | 1330-1530 | Trowbridge | Trowbridge Museum Behind the Scenes. Entrance in the Shires shopping centre. N.B. Booking Required: Pre-book on 01225 751339 or email clare.lyall@trowbridge.gov.uk. |
| Sat 8th Sept | 1000-1600 | Trowbridge | Holy Trinity Church, Stallard St - on the roundabout, close to Trowbridge Station. Small car park and on street parking nearby. |
| Sat 8th Sept | 1000-1600 | Trowbridge | St Thomas's Church, St Thomas Road |
| Sat 8th Sept | 1000-1600 | Trowbridge | The Blind House, Wicker Hill, BA14 8JU. From town centre, walk down Fore Street to town bridge. Use town centre car parks. |
| Sat 8th Sept | 1000-1600 | Bradford | Christ Church, Bath Road, BA15 1SJ. On A363 on Bath side of town |
| Sat 8th Sept Sun 9th Sept |
1000-1600 1000-1600 |
Bradford | Lock Up, Town Bridge |
| Sat 8th Sept Sun 9th Sept |
1000-1600 1000-1600 |
Bradford | The Priory Barn, New Town. New Town is off A363 near town centre |
| Sat 8th Sept Sun 9th Sept |
1000-1600 1000-1600 |
Bradford | The West Barn, Pound Lane. On west side of B3109, approaching B0A from the south, near Tithe Barn, adjacent to canal. |
| Sat 8th Sept | 1000-1600 | Bradford | Zion Baptist Chapel, Conigre Hill, off New Town. Off A363 near the town centre |
Neighbourhood Police Team
Hilperton and Staverton Task Group
The NPT Task Group is now up and running. At the inaugral meeting, which John Marples (our Chairman) attended, three problem areas were identified.
- Motor bikes and mini motos in fields surrounding Staverton Marina
- Anti-social behaviour on the Green at Marshmead
- Speeding on Leapgate
The objectives defined with respect to the Leapgate speeding were to -
- Establish if speeding is a problem and enforce if needed
- Improve safety for the public
- Try to reduce speed limit or introduce traffic calming measures.
To do this it was resolved to -
- To conduct speed checks to identify offenders.
- Contact camera safety unit to see if speed recording device could be used to gather evidence.
- Enquiry with collisions department to consider any accident statistics.
- Councillors Trevor Carbin and Steve Oldrieve to liaise, contacting highways department and pressurising County Council to consider reducing the speed limit or introducing traffic calming measures.
When choosing the priorities, a fair amount of weight is attached to the number of times a nuisance has been registered on the police system. This means that to get our concerns to the top of the list, it would help if we reported everything that bothered us. This can be done by ringing 0845 408 7000. We are told this has been a slow and tedious process, but that it is improving quickly as the new staff get used to it. As well as helping with priorities, patterns may be come visible and this can help in establishing solutions.
User Group Focus
Paxcroft Mead Coffee Club
Every Tuesday morning the Coffee Club meets in the Community Centre. The club doesn't have a fixed agenda - it is there for residents to come along, have a chat and enjoy each other's company. There are no rules except that you have to be an adult.
The Club has proved to be very useful to residents new to the area, giving them an introduction to other residents and also to a wealth of local information and advice.
If you fancy coming along, just turn up at 10:30 am or if you prefer, Glen Dudley will arrange introductions.
Glen can be contacted by 'phone on 01225 761973.
From the Editor
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