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Aug to Oct 2019 Issue 80 The Mylander KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED NEW WHAT’S ON GUIDE NEW CHILDREN’S CLASSES LAUNCHING IN SEPTEMBER SIGN UP FOR ST HELENA’S OPEN WATER SWIM Myland Summer Fete - Monday 26th August 12pm - 4pm Funded by Myland Community Council FREE 1 Myland Community Council Phone numbers are 01206 unless The Chair John Stewart 854274 otherwise stated Vice Chair Pete Hewitt 853942 Pauline Bacon 07929 903484 Martin Goss 07912 396335 Clare Bailey 842327 Phil Coleman 07808 530587 Gary Braddy c/o 853400 Alan Hayman c/o 853400 Catherine Clouston 07785 987 734 David McCulloch c/o 853400 David Clouston 07748 064 562 Alison Jay 07761 729054 Marina de Smith 07791 463 080 Robert Johnstone 853204 John Dickson c/o 853400 Email [email protected] Clerk: Katherine Kane [email protected] Office: 101, Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EN Office Hours: 8.30 - 11.00am (Monday to Friday) Tel: 853400 Website: www.mylandcommunitycouncil.gov.uk Anglian Water Emergency Services 0800 771 881 Age UK – Free call 0800 055 6112 NHS Blood and Transplant Donor Information 0300 123 23 23 Camulos Academy 588588 Childline – Free call 0800 1111 Colchester Borough Council – Enquiries 282222 Colchester Police Station 101 Colchester Community Policing Team [email protected] Crimestoppers – Free call 0800 555 111 Gas Emergency Services – Free call 0800 111 999 High Woods Country Park, Turner Road 853588 Mile End Methodist Church, Rev. Ken Chalmers 545253 Church Hall Hire, Keith Thompson 844252 Mill Road Surgery, Mill Road 845900 Myland Parish Halls Hire (Sarah King) 07518 437488 Myland School, Mill Road 852109 NHS Advice Line 111 NSPCC – Free call 0800 800 5000 Prescription Pick Up, Mile End area only 851928, 852286 Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Myland, Revd Ray Gibbs 843926 Associate Vicar, Parish of Myland, Revd John Chandler 366930 Queen Boudica School 844654 St Joseph Church, Mgr. Chris Brooks 866317 Samaritans, Walsingham Road 116123 2 The Mylander Keeping The Community Informed The Mylander is funded by Myland Community Council as a community service. It is issued quarterly and distributed to every household in the parish. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Myland Community Council. Articles and information are reproduced in good faith. Contents 6. What ’s on guide 9. Council reports 19. Sport 22. From inside the community 32. Charity 34. Churches 37. Learning and growing 3 Editorial Welcome all to the August issue of The Mylander I’d fi rstly like to thank all those that got in touch aft er my very fi rst issue of The Mylander in May. I am looking forward to delivering many more issues to your door and meeti ng some of you on my hunt for stories! I hope this reaches you well and that you are enjoying the summer, with all that it brings. And especially to those who have the added joy (and challenges!) of moving into their new home. Living on the Chesterwell estate, it is fascinati ng to see just how quickly these houses are going up—and before you know it there are cars on the driveway! A warm welcome to all our new neighbours. I know there are many new families joining our community and I have tried to put myself in your shoes—what do you want or need to know about your new community? Please take a look at the new secti ons; Council Reports, Sport, From inside the Community, Charity, Churches and Learning & Growing. There is also a new feature of the magazine, the ‘What’s on’ guide, which I hope will develop as businesses and groups add to this in coming months. I hope, whatever your interests, that you fi nd something to read about in this issue. I have really enjoyed getti ng to know more and more people from our Parish, be it councillors, members of the community, or businesses. There is a great buzz about our growing community and it will be great to see everyone together at the MCC Summer Fete on August Bank Holiday (Monday 26th). If you have not heard much about this, please turn to the advert on the back page or p17 to see what fantasti c prizes are available in the raffl e. I am sure it will be a day not to be missed and great fun for the whole family. There is not much else to say other than ... happy reading! Kati e Maddocks Editor 4 Myland Community Council This is my first Mylander contribution since being elected Chairman of the Council in May this year. I want to thank Councillor Pete Hewitt for all he has done as Chairman for the last year. I am pleased to say he has agreed to remain as Vice Chairman of the Council and also remain on our Planning & Highways Committee, where his expertise is very much appreciated. The Council elections in May drew an increase in applicants to be a Councillor in the Myland Ward and such interest is always rewarding. Indeed, as at July, we have two vacancies for co- option to the Council and have four candidates applying. The successful two candidates will be decided at our July meeting. Parish Councils remain largely ‘apolitical’ and free from party politics and Myland is no exception, believing that we work better for the Parish as a team. As a Council we have expanded our profile, not only on our website, but to Facebook as well. Our new Chair of the Community Engagement Committee, Marina de Smith, has ensured our presence at local fetes and is the driving force behind our Annual Fete. All of this ensures we do as much as we can to meet with and ascertain the views of residents in Myland. If you want to know more about your Council, please approach any of our Councillors (listed in the front of this magazine) or contact the Clerk to the Council, Katherine Kane (01206 854300), who will be pleased to assist you. My job as Chairman is to ensure our Council meetings are managed and properly conducted. But I am also the public face of the Council and attend meetings and maintain liaison with Colchester Borough Council colleagues. I also meet regularly with our Borough Ward Councillors i.e. Mile End (Martin, David and Phil) and our Highwoods Ward (Gerard, Beverly and Phil). In May, I was pleased to be invited to attend the Annual Mayor Making Ceremony in the Town Hall, which saw Councillor Beverley Oxford elected as Deputy Mayor. The next 12 months will no doubt be challenging but be assured that we, as a Council, are working to make sure Myland Council is working for you to improve your quality of life. Councillor John Stewart Chairman 5 What’s on Event Date Time Location High Woods Country Park - Fairies & Pixies Weds 7th Aug 10am-12pm Meet outside the Visitor Centre Join the Ranger in looking for signs of fairies and pixies in the woods. Create a pixie picnic, make a fairy wind chime and discover the wonders of these small magical folk. £4.40—to book call 01206 282920 or drop into Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, CO1 1UG. 8.20pm High Woods Country Park - Bat evening Fri 9th Aug -10.20pm Meet outside the Visitor Centre Meet the Ranger and join the led walk around High Woods Country Park identifying different bats using electronic devices called bat detectors. Usually exceptional sighting of bats are gained over the lake. Please bring a torch. £4.40 per adult, children free—to book call 01206 282920 or drop into Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, CO1 1UG. Amazing Animals High Woods Country Park - Weds 14th Aug 10am-12pm Children’s Activity Meet outside the Visitor Centre Help the Ranger find signs of animal life in the park on our discovery trail and check the live small mammal traps; will we have caught a mouse or a vole? Afterwards get creative and make your own sock animal to take home. Suitable for ages 4+. £4.40 per child—to book call 01206 282920 or drop into Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, CO1 1UG. Introduction to 10.45am High Woods Country Park - Report to Sat 18th Aug Volunteering Day - 3pm the Visitor Centre Interested in volunteering with the Ranger Team? Apply online at www.colchester.gov.uk/volunteering Family Magic & Variety Thurs 22nd Aug 11 and 3pm JobServe Community Stadium Show Join us on the 22nd August for our Family Magic & Variety Show in which we welcome Magic Olly to the stadium. There are two shows, with doors open at 10am for the 11am show and doors open at 2pm for the 3pm show. Pricing from £10. Tickets can be purchased for either show at boxoffice.colchesterunited.net Myland Summer Fete Mon 26th Aug 12pm-4pm Mile End Recreation Ground 2019 FREE ENTRY - Come along to Myland’s annual summer fete and enjoy fun and games for the whole family; such as a bouncy castle, face painting, football darts and zorbing. Refreshments will include a barbecue, vegan food, ice cream and doughnuts, as well as a pop up bar. 6 Event Date Time Location High Woods Country Park - Report to Stream Side Fun Weds 28th Aug 10am-12pm the Visitor Centre Join the Ranger for a walk to the small stream that runs through the park and make your own craft to race down the river. Suitable for ages 6+. £4.40 per child—to book call 01206 282920 or drop into Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, CO1 1UG. Silent Disco Fri 30th Aug 7.30pm JobServe Community Stadium Bring your family and friends, and join us on the 30th August for our brand new Silent Disco.