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The following is posted at the request of the
Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan steering group.
At the meeting of the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan steering group on 23 May it was decided to hold an Open Day on Saturday
6 July 2013, at the William Loveless hall, from 10am-3pm.
This Open Day is an opportunity for Wivenhoe residents to inform themselves about the Neighbourhood Plan project and to have input in its shaping.
This Neighbourhood Plan will significantly affect the influence Wivenhoe can have on future planning decisions for the town and it is important that in its preparation we consult as many residents as possible.
This will be the first consultation with residents. Under the Localism Act 2011 consultation with residents is an essential requirement of preparing the Plan.
Refreshments will be available.
Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan steering group.
At the meeting of the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan steering group on 23 May it was decided to hold an Open Day on Saturday
6 July 2013, at the William Loveless hall, from 10am-3pm.
This Open Day is an opportunity for Wivenhoe residents to inform themselves about the Neighbourhood Plan project and to have input in its shaping.
This Neighbourhood Plan will significantly affect the influence Wivenhoe can have on future planning decisions for the town and it is important that in its preparation we consult as many residents as possible.
This will be the first consultation with residents. Under the Localism Act 2011 consultation with residents is an essential requirement of preparing the Plan.
Refreshments will be available.
150th Anniversary of the Railway coming to Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe Mayor Penny Kraft with Victorian friends
Photo by Jeannie
The Wivenhoe Society’s contribution to the 150th Anniversary of the Railway coming to Wivenhoe, was held on Monday 6th May. The weather could not have been better. Our grateful thanks to Chelsea Coyle at the ‘Station’ public house for allowing the event to be held in the car park and for sponsoring the Morris Men. After an opportunity for photos on the ticket hall steps, and the unveiling of a plaque, Mayor Penny Kraft, ex-Mayor Bob Needham and Audrey judged the children in Victorian costume and awarded prizes. Prizes were also awarded to the winners of the poetry and art competitions. Our thanks to the judges. Thanks to the Victorian ladies from Dovercourt and to Penny for arranging their visit. The many visitors were able to enjoy Punch and Judy, the Colchester Morris Men, candy floss and cakes, and have an opportunity to have their faces painted. There were railway themed puzzles and games. There were prizes for catching ducks and for the winning tickets at the tombola. Many thanks to Joan Sawyer for organising the event, and to all the helpers who contributed to its success. Thanks to the Wivenhoe Quilters for their wonderful wall hanging which is on display in the library. Thanks to the Co-op and to Peter Kerr’s quiz night for sponsoring prizes.
Railway Anniversary Wall Hanging
On behalf of the Wivenhoe Quay Quilters, Peter Hill presented a Wall Hanging to Wivenhoe Society President Tom Roberts and Vice-Chairman Pat Smith that they had made to commemorate the arrival of the railway to Wivenhoe 150 years ago. Joan Sawyer is co-ordinating the Society's celebration events at the Station on Monday 6th May and it was Joan who had initially approached Quay Quilters about the idea of a small banner. Quay Quilters came up trumps with this magnificent piece of work that had been designed by Anne Wellington and made by Jane Brooks, Janice Alston and Janet Bateman. The wall hanging is now on display in the library.
Potholes
At the Annual General Meeting of The Wivenhoe Society, concern was expressed over potholes in the roads.
Members commented on the increasing number of potholes and the fact that they are deteriorating daily.
On Wednesday 4th April, in winter-like conditions, new Chairman Christopher Thompson and new committee member Peter Hill toured Wivenhoe identifying, measuring and photographing the potholes of Wivenhoe.
The completed Survey has been submitted to Essex County Council Highways Department with a request for urgent action.
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Wivenhoe Quay 26 November 2009
Roman River & Colne at High Tide
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