Guildford Borough Council’S New Local Plan Will Be Well Underway
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Ash Matters The Ash Parish Council Newsletter Issue Four 2013 Chairman’s Bit By the time you read this, consultation on Guildford Borough Council’s new Local Plan will be well underway. The Local Plan covers the whole of the borough and is the framework for the growth we need to accommodate in the next 20 years. It is a plan for new homes, places of work, shops and leisure. The Borough’s Local Plan will provide information on the scale and type of development. It will also identify the general locations for development and give indication of the infrastructure required to support it. It is vital that local people are involved and contribute to the Local Plan and the future of the Borough and I encourage as many of you as possible to share your views through this consultation. For more information and to complete the questionnaire giving Guildford Borough Council your view go to: www.guildfordlocalplan.info; tele- phone 01483 444471; On Twitter @GuildfordBC or on Facebook face- book.com/GuildfordBC. Councillor Nigel Manning Chairman, Ash Parish Council Looking for a trader you can rely on? With winter fast approaching, are you looking to make home improvements? Use Surrey County Council’s Buy with Confidence scheme to find details of reliable local traders. The scheme is run by Surrey County Council Trading Standards, and allows consumers to see a range of businesses from across the County who have all been vetted and approved by the Trading Standards Officers. The scheme has a range of traders listed, from plumbers to gardeners, and many of the traders will consider smaller jobs for £75.00 or under. Advantages of using the Buy with Confidence Scheme: The Buy with Confidence scheme include more than 5,000 businesses providing a wide range of products and services. If things do go wrong, member businesses must comply with relevant legislation, resolve any consumer complaints in a fair and timely manner and understand their obligations to consumers. In short, Buy With Confidence offers consumers more peace of mind than simply choosing a trader from a local directory. This is particularly helpful for anyone who has been conned by rogue traders in the past. To find out more about the scheme or to search for an approved trader near you visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/ buywithconfidence. The site gives you access to information on firms in the scheme so that you can buy goods and services with confidence, knowing they have signed up to the high standards laid down by the scheme and are monitored on an ongoing basis. Alternatively you can request a copy of the Buy with Confidence directory, which lists all approved traders, by calling 03456 009 009. 2 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk Remembrance Day Parade and Service The 2013 Ash Parish Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be on Sunday 10th November. The Parade will once again be led by a lone piper and representatives from the Scout Association will carry the Union Flag. The Parade will include Ash Parish Councillors, local uniformed organisations and veterans from various Veteran Associations. The Parade will leave the Ash Centre in Ash Hill Road at 10:35am. There will be an inter-denominational service led by members of the clergy from the churches within the Parish. The North East Hampshire Area School Band will play the accompanying music together with the traditional Last Post. The Parade will return to the Ash Centre for the formal salute, which will be taken by Ash Parish Council Chairman Councillor Nigel Manning. Tea and Coffee will be available following the Parade dismissal. We would like to remind all Parishioners that Ash Hill Road will be closed from 10:15am until approximately 12:15pm and that there will be NO access to or from the Corona- tion Gardens Car Park during this time. If you would like more information relating to the Remembrance Day Parade and Service or more details concerning the Ash Hill Road closure please contact Ash Parish Coun- cil on 01252 328287 or e-mail [email protected] Christmas Fantasia 2013 Saturday 7th December 2013 From 2:00pm At the Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey With Stalls, Tombola’s, Games and Raffles Refreshments available throughout the afternoon Admission 50p Community Carol Singing accompanied by the Ash Vale Ensemble on Ash Wharf from 4:30pm. Father Christmas, who will be accompanied by a small band of helpers and friends, will switch on the Christmas Tree Lights at Christmas Fantasia, Ash Wharf 2012 5:00pm Mulled Wine and Mince Pies will be available after the Light Switch on Ceremony at the Ash Centre. Everyone welcome. For more details please contact the Ash Parish Council on 01252 328287 or e-mail [email protected] Father Christmas, Peter Pan and Friends at Fantasia 2012 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk 3 Ash in Bloom 2013 & South and South East in Bloom 2013 ASH in Bloom 2013 once again gave residents of the Parish a very difficult challenge due to the cold and wet weather during the spring, and then the very hot and dry spell during the Summer months! However as usual the residents of Ash came up trumps, with some fantastic gardens and hanging baskets. All lucky winners were invited to an ASH in Bloom 2013 awards evening on September 20th. Over 60 people were invited to the evening to receive their certificates and prizes, which once again were kindly sponsored by Mike and Jane Duffy of Duffy’s Budgens. The certificates were presented to the winners by Mrs Jane Duffy. The judging took place during July by secret visit. The judge was looking at the quality of the plants, good use of colour, sustainability and also the overall impression. The Prize Winners were; Best Overall Entry in the Competition - David & Anne Stewart Best Front Garden Best Kept Hanging Basket Gold - David & Anne Stewart Bronze - Richard O’Sullivan Gold - Gordon & June Haigh Bronze - Raymond Watson Silver - Ian & Valerie Caie Silver - Susan DuBaree Best Kept Tub/Container Bronze - David & Barbara Wonham Silver - Sheila Buss Bronze - Olive Jones Bronze - Susan DuBaree Bronze - Richard O’Sullivan Best Kept Garden Border Best Kept Allotment Bronze - Susan DuBaree Gold - Gordon & Sheila Rendell Gold - Ruth Levers Silver - Colin & Margaret Kyte Silver - Michael & Joan Cheesman Silver - Cesare Deninis Check out “Ash Matters” at the end of April for details of ASH in Bloom 2014 The winning entry in the Best Front Garden class and Best A prize winning entry in the Best Hanging Basket class. Overall Entry in the Competition 4 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk Ash in Bloom 2013 & South and South East in Bloom 2013 Mention must also be made of Ash Grange Children’s Centre and Primary School who received a Chairman’s Special Recognition Award. This award, given at the discretion of the Parish Chairman, was to acknowledge the fact that Ash Grange won a Gold Certificate in the South and South East in Bloom “Blooming Schools” competition and also for being part of the Ash in Bloom judging tour. The Ash Grange “recycled bottle” greenhouse and balcony garden Head Teacher Mrs Marie Curtis and children from Ash Grange receiving their special award from Cllr Nigel Manning Picture: Neil Bidwell Ash Parish Council under the ASH in Bloom banner won a Silver Certificate in South and South East in Bloom 2013 competi- tion. The judges were in particular looking at Horticultural Achievement, Environmental Responsibility and Com- munity Participation. Ash Parish Council would like to thank everyone who participated in our judging tour by meeting the judges back in July. The residents of Harpers Road, Ash won an “Establishing” award in the Paul Down (left) and Graham Bidwell (right) receiving the South and South East in Bloom RHS It’s Your award from Blue Peter Gardener Chris Collins at the South and South East in Bloom award ceremony. Neighbourhood category Finally in this In Bloom “round up” the Snaky Lane Nature Reserve in Stratford Road, Ash Vale won a Gold certificate in Guildford in Bloom. Snaky Lane Nature Reserve, Stratford Road, Ash Vale Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk 5 Roundup of Local Clubs and Societies Jennifer Todd School of Dance The Jennifer Todd School of Dance offers classes for children from the age of 18 months+ and adults in Cheerleading, ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern, Jazz and Street Dance. Classes are held at the Victoria Hall, Ash Hill Road, Ash on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00pm. To find out more information on specific classes or to book a place please contact Jenny of 07989 306660 or e-mail [email protected] or visit the website www.jennifertoddschoolofdance.com. Fitness League Classes These classes which are a form of exercise and movement to music, suitable for all ages, are held at the Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 5DP on Wednesday mornings between 10:00am and 11:30am. You do not have to stay the full course, you can stay for only the first hour. The exercises have as their theme Posture in Action, so it not just working those core muscles while in a class but it is encouraging maintenance of that tone when going out and about, so that you feel good and look good. Fitness League has been going for over 80 years, so there must be some proof in that it works. It is very friendly, and mobility, ability and fitness are no barriers as everyone exercises under instruction for themselves in a group environment, There are no machines.