Contact Numbers for Various Groups in Rowhedge Under 5’s Pre-school - Mon-Fri (term time) 9.30-12pm. Contact: Deborah Carroll-Head 01206 729042 or Rachael Godfrey 01206 728126 Carpet Bowls - Mon & Wed 2–4pm. Contact: Ken White 01206 728363 Cubs - Mon 6.30–8pm. Contact: Tracy Barrett 01206 728059 Brownies - Tues 6–7.30pm. Contact: Rosie Wignall 01206 728162 Concert Band (practice) - Tues 7pm. Contact: Geoff Harniess 01206 729639 Valentine Dance School - Fri 3.15–7.15pm. Contact: Val White 01206 514419 Carolyn’s Dance - Tues 6–7pm. Contact: Harriet Cranfield 01206 525145 Youth Group (Years 7-11) - Weds 7–9.30pm. Contact: Keely Rendell 01206 728436 Rowhedge Junior Football Club - Contact: Sheryl Dunningham 01206 729388 Beavers - Fri 6.30 – 8pm. Contact: Diane Paton 01206 793760 Rowhedge Village Hall Contact: Yvonne Gibbs 07780 KINESIOLOGY 923688 Kung Fu - Mon 7–9pm. Contact: Mark Adams 01206 579958 A complementary therapy Table Tennis - Mon, Thurs & Fri 8–11pm. Contact: John for all the family Andrews 01206 273961 Helps a wide range of ailments Sea Scouts - Fri 7.30–9.30pm. Contact: Richard Barrett including phobias and addictions 01206 728059 Village Lunch - 3rd Tues in each month. Contact: Barbara ‘Nothing else has helped. I felt better Sanderson 01206 728060 or Yvonne Peecock 01206 within days’ Janet 728838 For more information and to book, Rowhedge Moorings Association - Contact: Fabian Bush please contact: 01206 728577 St. Lawrence Primary School - Contact: Kerry Malcolm Anne Kerr 01206 729488. School: 01206 728517 MRPharm S. RMANM. KF Assoc St. Lawrence School PTA - Contact: Toni Clay 01206 729219 01206 728545 07985018192 Rowhedge Heritage Trust - Contact: Carole Heddle 01206 [email protected] 728052 Anne has the benefit of also being a Pharmacist DonylandDespatches [email protected] A newsletter for the Rowhedge community Spring 2010

Salt Bins and Gritting Existing bins at non-hazardous within the Village locations or on the plan ‘A’ net- Your Parish Councillors The following has been taken work, and where there is evi- Councillors from Essex County Council’s dence that the bin has not Susan Allen 21 West Street, Rowhedge, , Essex CO5 7HW. ‘Winter Service Operational been used, will be removed. Tel: 01206 728468. Email: [email protected] Plan’ regarding salt bins. For the purpose of liability Graham Bibby Salt bins were originally pro- and insurance, the County 13 Regent Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex CO5 7EA. vided for the use of the local Council and its agents will take Tel: 01206 728332. Email: [email protected] Lengthsman. However, with responsibility for the salt bin Tina Collins the demise of the Lengthsman, and its contents after it has 51 Road, Colchester, Essex CO5 8EB. the bins have been maintained been installed. Tel: 07742 421675. Email: [email protected] with the intention that mem- Parish Council Richard Keeble bers of the public will use them is considering sponsoring addi- 112 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex CO5 7HY. on a self-help basis. tional salt bins within the Tel: 01206 729588. Email: [email protected] The purpose of the salt bin is parish. Peter Moles to allow highway users to treat We have contacted the 36 Regent Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex CO5 7EA. Tel: 01206 728615. Email: [email protected] parts of the highway network Highways Department request- that would not normally be ing an officer visits the village Dave Myers Fern Cottage, 29 Regent Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex treated as part of the plan ‘A’ to suggest possible locations CO5 7EA. network (or at particularly haz- for additional bins. Tel: 01206 728063. Email: [email protected] ardous locations). It is there- Councillor Kevin Bentley will John Sharp fore important that the bins be contacting the gritting team 10 High Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex CO5 7HG. are located where they would at the County Council to Tel: 01206 728272. Email: [email protected] be the most effective but request that the bus turning Andrew Stott would not place the user at circle and the roads leading to 27 Parkfield Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex CO5 7EL. unnecessary risk. the Co-op be added to the Tel: 01206 728509. Salt bins must be located route of the gritters, to ensure Parish Clerk within the highway with the the buses can gain access to Amy Harness 6 Stable Mews, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8HR agreement of the Area the Village and people can get Tel: 01206 729200. Email:[email protected] Highway Manager. They to the Co-op. should not be a hazard to the Parish Council Meetings Date for the Diary 2010 Reception, which usually highway user or positioned The Parish Council meets on As you will remember from starts at about 12.30pm in the such that the user is endan- the second Thursday of the last year’s Civic Service the School Hall. gered. month (with the exception of Parish Council are keen to The Parish Council would like Where there are existing bins August) at 7.00pm in the make this a Village event with to see you at their Service and the County Council shall School Hall. The Hall is open the whole Village getting Reception this year, which will arrange for their maintenance from 6.30pm and we involved. It starts with a warm be held on Sunday 13th June, and replenishment, should welcome members of the and welcoming Church Service so please put the date in your there be no known provider. public along. at 11am; followed by the Civic diary! Waste and recycling from YouTube. Both forums will Rowhedge Junior The Rowhedge consultation provide you with a host of Football Club Society Thank you to all of you who information about the need to The current season is now well Just a quick note from us to took the opportunity to express reduce the amount of waste underway, with all teams let you know that at the time of your view on the future of going to landfill and the differ- (including the seniors) playing writing this we are planning our Colchester’s recycling and ent methods of increasing the a very high standard of foot- AGM which we hope to hold on waste collections by complet- amount of your waste that is ball. U10, U13 and U15 teams March 18th; keep an eye out ing the survey that was made recycled. are all top of their respective- nearer the time for confirma- available to you. Simply visit the web site at leagues. tion of the date and additional We have compiled your www.colchester.gov.uk/ The U11 team and the sen- details. responses to present to the recycling to find the iors are also doing very well. We are organising another Council’s Policy and Review latest information about We have been lucky enough to Open Gardens event for 2010, Development Panel on 1 Colchester’s recycling and have had very few games post- so those of you waiting for the March and we will be publish- waste review or sign up for our poned due to the recent bad weather to improve, so you can ing the results on our website e-news services by visiting weather. get your wellies and trowels out this month. www.colchester.gov.uk and The U10s return to playing of the shed, will have some- The survey was just one of receive the latest information on 7 February after their win- thing to aim for! the many opportunities you will directly into your inbox. ter break. Other events will follow dur- have to tell us what you think As always, we are on the look A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ing the year, if you have any about the recycling and waste out for new members particu- particular ideas or suggestions options over the coming year. ROWHEDGE larly children 9 years of age then do please get in touch You can browse, chat or post OPEN GARDENS and under. Sunday June 6th 2010 with a member of the a comment about the review Just come along to the Please add to a great day by Committee. on the Recycle for Colchester opening your garden! Recreation Ground on The Rowhedge Society awards Facebook page, or access Please contact Ann Barrett Saturday mornings from 01206 729468 small financial grants to com- interactive information explain- 10.30am onwards or call our On behalf of The Rowhedge Society munity groups or individuals ing the proposed recycling charity No. 294108 Secretary on 01206 729388 whose activity enhances the options by downloading a video for more details. community in ways which have positive benefit for the people An Update from the Rowhedge Village Hall of Rowhedge. Recent Events Village Hall. There were 15 able. Watch out for posters If you are aware of any indi- The Ragged String Band - stall holders attending, and around the Village for upcom- viduals or groups within the vil- this local group recently per- the variety of foods on offer ing dates. lage who might benefit from formed at the Village Hall as a was extensive. Quality and Salsa Night – to be held on this support then do please fund-raising event for the roof price were to the forefront for the 20th March. Tickets £10 encourage them to get in touch repairs. Our thanks go out to this event, which many each including 1 hour’s tuition, with us. all the members of this band Villagers I think will agree was or £8.00 just for dancing to Chris Wetton, Rowhedge who gave their services volun- an extremely successful event. Coco Express. Bring your own Society – Chairman tarily to help our cause. Our last Market was on the drinks and nibbles. Tickets will Telephone 01206 729554 The evening was a tremen- 30th January and our next on be on sale from Yvonne Gibbs dous success with approxi- the 6th March, so watch out on 07780 923688 or Deborah Spring Open mately 150 people attending. for posters around the Village. Carroll-Head on 01206 Gardens A raffle was also held and Future Events 729042 or email rowhedgevil- East Donyland Hall, thanks go to The Anchor, The Flea Market - Pitches are [email protected] Fingringhoe Road Albion and the Co-op for donat- £10 and bookable from AGM Meeting – 12th 3 acres of award-winning ing such wonderful prizes. A Yvonne Gibbs – 07780 November 2009 gardens + woodland grand total of £1,121 was 923688 or email A report from the Chairman Sunday 11th April, 2-5pm raised for this project. rowhedgevillagehall@me. can be found on our website at PLANTS and PRESERVES FUN DOG SHOW Farmers’ Market - Another com. www.rowhedgevillagehall.co. HOME MADE TEAS great success for EDCA was No food or plant products uk under the ‘Newsletter’ tab. Admission £3 the first of many Farmers’ and definitely no fleas! Yvonne Gibbs – Administrator Supervised Children Free. Dogs on Leads Please. Markets to be held at the Refreshments will be avail- Rowhedge Village Hall Colchester Borough Councillor Report I attended a recent meeting an issue, which they should be of the Local Highways Panel dealing with. and spoke on the problems Colchester Borough Homes at and near the junction have been looking at the waste of Rectory Road/Fingringhoe disposal system in the flats at Road. Stephen Cranfield Close and The Highways Department should have installed a new said they would look into the system in the latter part of problems in this area and January. Hopefully this will COOK’S since the meeting have agreed help with people recycling their to install new warning signs waste and make it easier for and markings in and around the collection of waste from the SKIP HIRE the junction. flats. Sand and Ballast This is an area that needs Thanks must go to Colchester addressing further, with more Borough Homes for the work 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 yard skips for hire Prompt service and competitive prices than signs and road markings, being carried out here and in as cars speeding from the other areas within the Village. Old Heath area towards By working in conjunction Tel: 01206 728138 Fingringhoe are a major con- with myself they have helped to cern for many Residents. resolve problems within the Fax: 01206 728422 This needs immediate and Village related to Borough- Email: [email protected] serious consideration and a owned Homes. 43 & 49 Albion Street, Rowhedge, Colchester more proactive response than After all the snow vanished, it additional signs. left the Village full of large pot- Please could I ask anyone holes, which have all been who has had an incident at reported to Essex County this Junction to call me so we Council Highways. can compile a log to present to However, after looking at the Highways Department as Hillview Close, I will be asking evidence. for a complete repair to the The Highways Department whole of the surface as it has will only look at statistics to suffered major damage. assess how dangerous a junc- If anyone has any issues that tion is. Unreported incidents I can help with please contact are not included in the statis- me on 01206 728542 or Bob Coote tics held be the Highways 07776 267891 or email me on Building and Decorating Department so it is not cllr.mike.lilley@colchester. classed as a dangerous junc- gov.uk • All types of Building Work tion. Councillor Michael Lilley • Renovation and Repairs For all of us who use this Labour Borough Councillor • Extensions stretch of road, we know it is East Donyland Ward • Built-in Furniture The Rowhedge Medical Practice • Fencing The practice is open: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 6.30pm. Free Estimates The dispensary is open: Monday - Friday 17 Taylors Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, 9.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 6.30pm. Essex CO5 7EG. (01206) 728062 To contact the Practice, please telephone 01206 728585 OBITUARY - Peter Wright they were carrying on and sen to serve on the Royal Yacht becoming part of the commu- Ex Village Policeman, Peter turned the boat over.” Peter ‘Victoria and Albert’. Being nity, “…and the only way to mix Wright of Regent Street, died went in and pulled out one of quite close in age to in with people was to join in in December at the age of 87. the young men, others rescued Princesses Elizabeth and with what they were doing.” Peter married Agnes before the second, but the third was Margaret, he and other young In 1964, along with Dr leaving the Navy at the age of found next morning drowned in seamen were chosen to enter- Sanderson, Peter was instru- thirty. His career with Essex the mouth of the Roman River. tain the young princesses on mental in reviving the long for- Police started in Chelmsford As the Village policeman, board the yacht. gotten Regatta and was then moved on to Colchester. Peter would visit elderly people In 1995 Peter and his wife, Chairman of the Regatta He became Rowhedge living on their own. One day in Agnes, were invited to a garden Committee until the late Village policeman in October 1968, a fire broke out in the party at Buckingham Palace 1970s. 1957. In those days, being the home of a bedridden lady in where they met the Queen, Peter also helped form the Village bobby meant being on Church Hill. By the time Peter and he was able to remind her Donyland Swifts Football Club call 24/7 and covering the arrived, the bedroom was of the treasure hunts they had and used to organise Sports area of Rowhedge, Fingringhoe ablaze, but he managed to pull organised. Day on the Recreation Ground. and Abberton - on a bike, with- the bed to the door. War was declared when Peter Peter and Agnes also ran the out a radio! Unfortunately the Lady died, was nearly seventeen and he local Youth Club with Maureen “There was no good you say- but Peter’s efforts were recog- was transferred to a battleship and Ron Woods. ing, if the phone went, ‘I’m nised when he was awarded a as an anti-aircraft gunner cov- Peter’s son Derek also sorry I’m off duty’ - you had to certificate by ‘The Society for ering the evacuation of became a policeman. get out and get on with it no the Protection of Life from Norway. He took part in sever- Tragically, he died trying to matter what time of the day or Fire’. al Atlantic convoys and was help four youths in an over- night. Peter was orphaned when present during the battle turned car on the A12 at the “One night about 11 o’clock very young and lived in a Dr. which sank the Bismark in Hadleigh turnoff. Peter leaves the landlord of the Albion, Len Barnardo’s home until he was 1941. He was in the convoy his wife Agnes, son Phillip, Rossiter, rang and told me fostered by the village black- transporting Spitfires and fuel grandchildren Lauren, there were people in the river. smith in Mendlesham, Suffolk. to Malta, and also served in Hannah, Daniel, Nicola and Three lads had finished their He went to a Naval school near the Far East. Peter’s war Crystal and great grandchild apprenticeships and they had Dereham in Norfolk and then ended in 1946 in Sydney, on VJ Lucas. just been across to on to train at HMS Ganges in Day. Quotes are from an interview with Peter Wright on 26th October 2007 made by to join the Boiler Makers’ Shotley. Peter believed that being a Ros Watling of the Rowhedge Heritage Union. When they came back As a boy seaman he was cho- good Village copper meant Trust Museum Group

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Hut Opening contemporary mono-pitch roof The Heritage Hut will re-open designs submitted by the on Good Friday with an exhibi- architect. tion on the 'Cap Pilar', a vessel A recommendation was with local connections which made to request that an alter- sailed around the world during native more traditional design the 1930s. be commissioned. The Committee have been Unfortunately the Parish busy planning this year's Council turned this down at events which will include their January meeting. 'Shanties by the River' with The RHT agrees with one of Jimmy Lawrence, a walk along the main conclusions of the the marshes, a book sale, a independent report of last family woodland walk, and an year’s consultation that, in interesting talk at the Village terms of its appearance, the Hall. Riverside Centre should On April 11th, Sarah and ‘strongly reflect the maritime Peter Thistlewaite will, once history of the village’* and so again, open up their garden at wish to continue discussions Want to advertise or Get in touch with the Donyland Hall in aid Rowhedge on this point. contribute to the next issue Parish Council Heritage Trust. Keith Phillips and of Donyland Despatches? Post your comments These events are open to Ros Watling Please email your contribution, and suggestions in the dedicated box outside everyone, non members and by the 1st May 2010, to [email protected] Rowhedge Post Office. members alike, so keep an eye * Page 6, Grace Smith’s ‘Community Matters’ Report, April 2009 on the parish notice boards for more details. From Good Friday until win- Thinking of Renewing your Flooring? ter we aim to have the Heritage Choose your new floor coverings in the comfort of your own home. Carpet, Hut open between 11.00am Vinyl and Karndean (wood and ceramic effect flooring) and 4.00pm on Saturdays, samples brought direct to you. Sundays and Bank Holidays. These hours may be extend- A friendly and reliable service from a local, highly experienced fitter. ed according to demand and depending on the weather. If you would like to volunteer to D.S. Scott Flooring Services Ltd. help in the hut please ring Mel Rectory Road Chase on 01206 729315 or leave your details in the hut. Rowhedge, CO5 7HR Riverside Centre In June last year, the Parish Council took over the project For further information, or a from the Rowhedge Riverside ‘no obligation' quote, please call Centre Partnership. We have Dan Scott on . . . been to some of the EDPC (01206) 729935 Design Working Group meet- or 07957 287174 ings and agreed with the plans for the internal layout. There was a good discussion E&OE. Views expressed in any article or letter published in Donyland Despatches are not necessarily the views of East Donyland Parish at the last meeting about the Council. Neither can it be held responsible should there be any failure of products or services offered by advertisers. Copy date for next issue: 1st May 2010. If you would like to advertise or put forward a news story, please email the Editor at external appearance of the [email protected] Please note: contributions received after this date will not be included. Dog Fouling Issues in Failure to clean up after your the Village dog can lead to a fixed penalty Ye notice of £50 and failure to Dog owners in the village are pay this may lead to prosecu- being reminded that they are Olde Albion tion and a fine of up to £1000. legally obliged to pick up after Anyone with information Pub their pets, if they foul in a pub- Pearsons Quay, High Street, Rowhedge, Essex, CO5 7ES. about a regular offender is lic place. The start of spring is Telephone: 01206 728972. requested to ring the Borough Forthcoming events: the ideal time to repeat this Council on 01206 282581. very important message. 27 Feb. Six Nations rugby tournament. Showing on the The procedure is based big screen at the Albion – v Most owners are extremely around the phrase “GRAB IT, Ireland, 4pm responsible. Unfortunately, a BAG IT AND BIN IT” which is a 27 Feb. Live music in the evening with local village small minority still let the rest band, The Pistols simple plan for owners to 7 Mar. Craft afternoon; 2-5 pm in the upstairs down which gives all dogs a follow: function room. All welcome, come along and bad name, so we are urging GRAB IT - Always keep a sup- work on a current project or start something every dog owner to get behind new! ply of plastic bags near your 9 Mar. Open musician night – come and show us what this campaign. dog's lead - supermarket carri- you can do… The Borough Council pro- er bags make great poop 12 Mar. Sing, say & play evening in the upstairs function room vides facilities to make it as scoops - so you don't forget to 13 Mar. Six Nations rugby tournament. Showing on the easy as possible for dog own- take a poop scoop with you on big screen at the Albion – Scotland v England, ers to clean up after their pets, every walk. 5pm 20 Mar. Six Nations rugby tournament. Showing on the including dog waste bins and Simply insert your hand in big screen at the Albion – France v England, free ‘poop scoop’ bags. the plastic bag and pick up 7.45pm However, it is ultimately the your dogs waste. It's easy and 27 Mar. Live music in the evening with Dizzy-yak – this rocking band cover a wide range of tunes from owner’s responsibility to clean really not as bad as you may recent chart hits back to classic golden oldies! up and dispose of any mess. think. 23-25 Apr. St George's weekend - celebrate St. George's Anyone who isn’t prepared to BAG IT - Carefully turn the day at the Albion!!! do this should frankly not own plastic bag inside out and your Beer festival from Friday until Sunday and live music on both the Friday and Saturday nights. a dog. dog’s mess will then be The Mighty Resonators will be playing on the We hope that the extra pub- 'bagged'. Friday so get your dancing shoes at the ready…! licity in Donyland Despatches BIN IT - Dispose of your bag Don’t forget the Albion is open all day (from midday) on will encourage all dog owners in a 'Poop' bin. Contrary to pop- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week. to clean up after their pets so ular belief, wrapped dog waste everyone can enjoy the open can also be put into a public St Lawrence C of E Primary School spaces in the village and pub- litter bin if a specific dog waste Community Room lic footpaths, free of the of nui- bin is not provided. Are you a member of a com- in mind but would like to use sance dog mess. Borough Animal Warden munity group which needs a our free internet facilities then venue in which to meet? We please call the school office to ‘Knowing Colchester’: Statistics about where may have the answer. At the check availability and book a you live and work school we have just opened a slot. Did you know that Colchester It includes statistics, maps fantastic Community Room Please keep an eye on the Borough now has the largest and graphs about: facility. notice board near the school population in Essex with • Housing We have a beautifully refur- front gates for details of approximately 181,000 peo- • Economics/Employment bished meeting space with groups open to members of ple? Did you know that it is set • Transportation integral kitchen, a smaller the wider community. to increase by 31% by 2021? • Deprivation meeting room and an accessi- For more information call the If you need to know about • Environmental indicators ble toilet. The rooms are avail- school office on 728517 and Colchester for work, communi- You can read at: able for hire, although many help us turn our Community ty projects or even homework, www.colchester.gov.uk/LDF community-based groups Room into a busy, vibrant ‘Knowing Colchester’ is the or you can call Cathryn-Ann would only incur a nominal fee community space. document for you and a great Cansdale 01206 282109 for to cover running costs. If you Kerry Malcolm place to start! more information. do not have a particular group Acting Headteacher Sheltered Accommodation and Allotments within the Village The New Riverside The Parish Council would The possible location of the willing to pay annually for Heritage Centre like to thank everyone who sheltered accommodation has an allotment with the low- The Parish Council is cur- took the time to complete the been commented on with est amount being £10.00 rently working with Stanley Bragg Partnership Limited questionnaire in the winter edi- some suggesting it be incorpo- per annum and the highest (architects) on a design for a tion of the Donyland rated within the Docks’ amount being £250.00. permanent building on the Despatches. A summary of Development and others The average amount from land adjacent to Lion Quay to the results is below, along with stressing the need for level the figures offered is go to planning. the action that is now being ground near amenities. £61.96 The Council has also been taken in light of these results. A suggestion was made to • Various locations were exploring ways of generating • 55 households returned a build on the site at the suggested for possible income for the building so that completed questionnaire. entrance to Stephen Cranfield allotment sites. All of these it is self-sufficient; these will • Out of these 55 households Close (where a previous appli- are noted in the full results. reflect ideas suggested during 94 people would like to cation for flats had been). The three most popular the consultation process and remain in Rowhedge into There is strong support to pro- sites suggested by the also those of local organisa- retirement vide this facility so elderly resi- respondents were: the tions. Creating a business • 42 out of the 55 house dents do not have to move Wharf site, the old nursery plan for the new building is an holds believed they might away from family and friends if site and farmers fields essential part of the project in have to spend some of this they are unable to cope in their along the Rowhedge Road order to maximise funding retirement in sheltered own homes. Comments stress • All comments relating to opportunities. accommodation. 4 out of that Rowhedge residents allotments have been A Design Working Group con- the 55 households felt they should be given priority for any typed-up with the full sisting of Councillors S Allen, would not need sheltered available accommodation. results. The majority of D Myers and A Stott, along accommodation in their County Councillor K Bentley comments re-iterate the with a representative from the retirement and 9 house- and Borough Councillor M need for allotments in the Rowhedge Heritage Trust and holds were unsure Lilley attended a meeting with Villageand the need for the Chair of the Rowhedge • 34 of the 55 households Colchester Borough Planners water and security on the Riverside Centre Partnership, know of a friend or relative to discuss the possibility of site. They also mention the has been formed to work with that might benefit from including some sheltered benefits of growing your the architects to agree a con- sheltered accommodation accommodation within the own food and the cept design to bring back to in the village and 15 out of new Docks’ Development. This community spirit allotments can generate the full Parish Council for the 55 households did not was a very constructive meet- A meeting held by residents approval. know of anyone who would ing and further talks are now at the end of last year has also The architects will support benefit from this needed with Essex County indicated the need for allot- the Parish Council in present- • 54 out of the 55 house- Council, which are being ments within the village and ing a public exhibition in the holds support EDPC in arranged at the present time. the Parish Council will be work- spring so residents can see for seeking to provide Allotments ing with this group of residents themselves the design that sheltered accommodation • Out of the 55 households to try to provide this facility. has been agreed. The final within the village for elderly that responded, 50 Currently, we are approach- design will be in direct residents households thought allot- ing landowners in the parish to response to recommenda- • 27 out of the 55 house- ments would benefit consider leasing an area of tions put forward by local peo- holds made additional Rowhedge residents. 27 of their land to the Parish Council ple who took part in the public comments relating to these households would for the use of allotments. consultation process last year. sheltered accommodation. like an allotment plot, 20 of All comments made regard- these households don’t Rowhedge Under 5’s ing sheltered accommodation want an allotment and 2 Ofsted Approved Pre-School have been typed-up on the full households were unsure results, but to summarise, about whether they would The Village Hall, Rectory Road, Rowhedge Sessions available Monday to Friday - 9.30 ‘til 12.00 there is an overwhelming want an allotment or not. Children accepted from 2yrs 9mths to 5yrs amount of support for shel- • Out of the 55 households For further information, or to arrange a visit, please tered accommodation to be that completed a question- contact our admissions secretary on provided for elderly residents naire, 22 noted the amount in the village. of money they would be 01206 729042 The Rowhedge Policing Team would be able to trace the Bus Information owner. There is an advance notice of Concerns have recently been animal related incident and Home Security Check timetable revision for routes raised to me regarding possi- one nuisance neighbour inci- Most burglaries can be pre- 66 and 66A from 8th March ble anti-social behaviour and dent. vented by correctly securing 2010. I heard this first from drug related issues along On a more positive note your property. are the constant watch of the Spine Road, leading up to the though, this shows a remark- offering you the chance to have Colchester Bus Users Support Wharf. able reduction to the seven a Home Security Check to group (C-BUS) secretary and While this has not yet been crimes that were committed in make sure it is as safe as it can then from Essex County confirmed, I will be keeping a the area over the same period be. Council. There are no details very close eye on the area with last year. Also, we had Both the above options are yet, but look out for notices many dedicated patrols by absolutely no issues over New free of charge; if you are inter- around the Village and on bus myself and the rest of the Years Eve, which is excellent! ested in either please visit us shelters. team. If you have any informa- Other information at the event or, alternatively, By the time you read this I tion regarding this, please con- January saw the start of a call Essex Police on 07801 hope to have a reply from tact us. I have been keeping a new monthly session run by 461695 to discuss us visiting First’s Operations Manager for spreadsheet of patrol dates our team at the Heritage Hut, your home. Colchester, Mr Steve Hartman, and times and so far, nothing under the name of "Bobby by The Rowhedge Policing Team regarding passengers remain- has been identified in the the Boats". My aim is to hold remain dedicated to making ing on the bus at North Station area. these sessions to give resi- the neighbourhood a safer having travelled from the Town Crime prevention advice dents an opportunity to pop place to live and will do our Centre and returning to As winter drags on and the along and speak with me or best to reduce both crime and Rowhedge. Any reply will be in days are dark much earlier, one of the team personally. anti-social behaviour. the Post Office or Crow’s Nest. most people have lights on This could be to raise any We continue to do this with Two of us in Rowhedge inside their homes when they issues you may have, find out our partners at Colchester belong to C-BUS. There are are in. Therefore, it is far more what we are doing, or just to Borough Councils’ Anti-Social several members’ meetings recognisable when a home is say “hello”. I hope to see you Behaviour Team. Contact the and Newsletters each year. unoccupied and lights are there. Team Phone: 0300 333 4444 The next meeting is at Friends’ switched off. The upcoming dates for the or Mobile: 07801 461695. Meeting House on Tuesday Please make sure that your “Bobby by the Boats” sessions If you have any information or 23rd February at 2pm. homes are left secure and are Thursday 25th February questions please call us on the All are welcome – and per- consider leaving lights on as 2010, Thursday 25th March above numbers or email me on haps you may wish to join this you go out. For more advice 2010, and Thursday 22nd middlewicknso@essex. group that works for better bus please view our ‘Be Safe’ April 2010. pnn.police.uk services in the area (annual section of the Police website. Your local neighbourhood Pc 71837 S Goodman subs are £3.00). Recent crime information Policing team will be bringing Rowhedge Neighbourhood Please telephone 01206 Two of the crimes that the Mobile Police Station to Specialist Officer (NSO) 728857 if you wish to borrow occurred in Rowhedge over Rowhedge on Saturday 27th South Colchester February’s Newsletter. the past few months were both February 2010. Between 12 Neighbourhood Police Team Elizabeth Trellis instances of mindless criminal noon and 3pm, officers will be damage - a smashed window located on Rowhedge High Problems with Co-op delivery vans at the Albion public house and Street to offer crime preven- As a resident of Regent Distribution Centre to complain the other was a damaged ban- tion advice and answer your Street, I have been continually directly. ner at the Village Hall. questions. frustrated with the Co-op deliv- An investigation was conduct- If you have any information at Bike Coding ery vans parking irresponsibly ed which appears to have all relating to these, please If you have a push bike and outside of the Store. improved matters. Should you contact me directly. Also, we wish to bring this along to the After many conversations experience further problems, had five instances of anti- event Essex Police will record with both drivers and staff, however, please contact me at social behaviour occur in the details of your bike and matters came to a head in [email protected] December 2009. These have add a security code to the January, when I was made late and we can ‘speak as one’ to included two counts of nui- frame for you. In the event that for work, yet again, by the road the Co-op representative who sance calls to residents, one your bike was ever stolen and blockage. is monitoring the situation. accidental call to Police, one the Police recovered it, we I decided to contact the Sharon Mills Fingringhoe Drama Group Community Speed Telephone scam Watch warning Volunteers are wanted for an Colchester Borough Council initiative which clamps down is alerting residents to a tele- on speeding. Pc Phil Moles, phone scam being carried out one of the Neighbourhood in the Council’s name. Specialist Officers for Harbour, Residents have reported Berechurch and Rowhedge, is receiving a call from an auto- seeking local people to volun- mated telephone message teer for a new Community claiming that Colchester Speed Watch scheme. Borough Council could wipe He explained: “It would be clean all of their bills. great to hear from anyone liv- The call states the person’s ing in the Middlewick area who name and that they have been Fingringhoe Drama Group. Back row: Yasmin Clarke, Hannah would be interested in getting selected by ‘Colchester Thompson and Linda Betchley . Front row: Jayne Thompson; Joe involved. Training will take Council’. It refers to the Council Renton and Sally Jowers. place on a weekend, in one of clearing any bank overdrafts, Fingringhoe Drama Group success at each performance the local community halls, and loans etc, as well as settling are presently preparing for – chaperoning the children in will last around three hours,” utility bills including water, gas their annual Pantomime ‘The the cast, make-up, those back- he added. and electric. The message Pied Piper’ by Doreen Moger. stage, lighting, sound and Community Speed Watch is a claims that the person is being As this issue goes to print we music, front of house and of scheme to help people reduce charged for the call and when will have completed both our course thanks go to our speeding traffic though their 1471 is used to trace the final stages of rehearsals and Producer (Chris Austin) community. It incorporates phone call the number comes our performances. Director (John Sanders) and poster campaigns and a up as withheld. We would like to thank every- Music Director (Terry Canham) pledge system linked to direct Details of the call have been one within our communities of who have all committed a huge action using radar speed guns provided to the Police and Fingringhoe, Rowhedge and number of hours to make this and Vehicle Activated Signs, all Colchester Borough Council New Town (and a few extras) show a lot of fun for us and our under the supervision of the Customer Service Centre. who have supported us behind audiences. County Council. The use of the Peter Carrington, Community the scenes. Lastly, we would like to thank radar devices will not lead to Safety Co-ordinator for the A lot of hard work goes into everyone who has supported prosecution – drivers will get a Safer Colchester Partnership the planning committee, us by buying tickets and hope letter from the police instead – said: “These types of scam costumes, choreography, that if you came you enjoyed it but will help to underline the phone calls usually come from making and painting the stage, as much as we have and if you community’s commitment to outside the UK with the aim of scenery and props, promoting didn’t make it this year, that reducing speed. getting the person to use a the show and selling the you put it in your diary for next For more information contact very expensive contact number tickets. year! Pc Phil Moles, Pc Sam charged to the caller, to obtain We would also like to thank Sally Jowers, Committee Goodman or Pc Karen Davis personal information to steal a everyone who will make it a Secretary on 0300 333 4444 or email person’s identity or gain per- Rowhedge Regatta 2010 [email protected]. sonal banking information to police.uk use fraudulently which then The Rowhedge Regatta this village for further details. leaves the victim to sort out year will be held on Saturday Volunteers needed Donyland Despatches 3rd July. Volunteers are always delivery volunteers the mess and bad credit rat- If you would like to have a welcome to help make this The Parish Council are look- ing.” stall at this year’s Regatta, annual event a success. ing for volunteers to help with If you have received a similar please email Chris Lewis on If you are interested in the delivery of Donyland telephone call, or are in doubt [email protected] helping out, please contact Despatches. If you are interest- about a call you have received, We are arranging a few Helen Went on 07956 ed in helping out, please con- please call Peter Carrington on fundraising events in the next 283760 who will put you in tact the Clerk, Amy Harness, on 01206 717816, or email couple of months; please see contact with the appropriate 01206 729200 or email peter.carrington@ the notice boards around the person. [email protected]. colchester.gov.uk St Lawrence C of E Primary School News school that is well-focused on cation to which they are At St Lawrence School we are recent years was acknowl- enabling them to make good entitled. really proud of the start we edged with 2 outstanding and progress.” Staff, Governors and pupils have made to 2010. Thanks to 27 good grades against 31 cri- As we look forward to a new extend a warm welcome to all the hard work and dedication teria. The inspectors identified era in the life of our vibrant members of the village com- of all members of our school that pupils; “thrive academi- community school, we would munity. For further informa- community we are thrilled to cally and emotionally, because like to thank all members of tion about our work, or a copy have been rated “GOOD” dur- all staff want them to achieve the community who have sup- of our OFSTED report contact ing our recent OFSTED inspec- to the best of their varying abil- ported us and worked with us the school office on 01206 tion. The considerable ities...” and “benefit from the to ensure that all our pupils 728517. Please feel free to progress we have made in positive environment of a receive the good quality edu- make an appointment to come and visit us so that you can Report from Kevin Bentley, Essex County Councillor see our busy school in action, we would love to meet you. It is reported that in other contacted to help us with a Kerry Malcolm parts of the country waste col- number of important jobs that Acting Headteacher lections were postponed; in arise from time to time such as Colchester our teams battled litter etc. If you see anything Managing the Coast through the snow. Some areas that you think needs urgent Plans for managing flood and were impossible to collect attention then please call me coastal erosion risk over the from because of safety rea- and I shall be able to get hold next century are being updat- sons but this was rectified as of the Roving Warden. ed. soon as possible. If, however, Tackling Anti-Social From 15th March you can Kevin Bentley, Essex County any of you are still experienc- Behaviour find out about the Essex and Councillor ing issues with waste collec- In January 2010, a joint South Suffolk Shoreline Gritty times tions then please let me know Police/Colchester Borough Management Plan which sets The recent severe weather but hopefully all of you are Council anti-social behaviour out the risks of flooding and has caused a great deal of having your rubbish picked up. hotline was being launched. erosion, policies for managing disruption on the roads. The Pothole repairs The hotline number is 01206 these risks, and informs us so County Council has managed After the snow, comes the 282731. The purpose of the that future land use, planning to keep all the main roads damage it causes to our road hotline is to direct those affect- and development of the shore- open throughout Essex during network. I have seen and expe- ed by ASB to a dedicated spe- line takes account of the risks this snowy period and many of rienced many new potholes as cialised team so their com- and the preferred policies. the secondary roads were also I have driven around the area plaint can be dealt with more You can make your com- gritted. and indeed taken many tele- efficiently. ments in the following ways: I am conscious that roads in phone calls from residents. The hotline is available • Online at: Rowhedge and Donyland were I have faithfully reported Monday to Friday 8.30am - www.environment- not gritted and this caused every one of them and the 5.30pm. Messages can be left agency.gov.uk/research many issues for residents and Highways Department have out of these times, however, in /planning/105014.aspx shop keepers. I did try to get done a tremendous job in the case of emergency dial • At local libraries in the the roads treated but it would repairing the major ones. 999. coastal towns affected appear many of them were on These are likely to be tempo- I am here to help • Via your Parish Council the official gritting list to be rary repairs to ensure the Remember I am always here • At Colchester Borough done. I am now working with holes are filled in but will need to help you. As your County Council offices the Parish Council to review more work. I am liaising with Councillor for Rowhedge and • At the drop-in events where this situation and to ensure the engineers at Highways to Donyland I will do all I can to our team will be on hand to they are gritted in the future. ensure these are seen to as assist you in matters where answer your questions. Waste Collections quickly as possible. you think I can be of service. Your local drop-in is on Rather like the gritting Roving Warden You can contact me on e-mail Saturday 20 March, 9.30am- teams, the refuse collectors I have been informed that [email protected] 1.30pm at the MICA Centre, also kept going and managed our area of Colchester has or telephone 01206 548100. West Mersea. to keep collections as near been allocated a new Roving Kevin Bentley For more information please normal as possible. Warden. He will be able to be Essex County Councillor call 08708 506 506. Colchester’s new Use bite+ on the Cheaper Medicines Are Not Inferior children’s centre bus to save money Why are some medicines by the government. A pre- Plans have been agreed for a Colchester is set to benefit cheaper than others? scriber will select a medicine SureStart children’s centre in from a pilot scheme which There are two main types of from a ‘class’ or group of simi- King George V Pavilion, means children and young medicines available for doctors lar drugs used for treating a Lexden, thanks to a partner- people aged 5 to 19 years old, to prescribe ‘Generic’ and particular problem such as ship agreement between who live within Colchester ‘Branded’ ‘Statins’ to lower cholesterol. Colchester Borough Council borough, can now apply for a Branded Medicines Unless there are specific clin- and Essex County Council. bite+ card. Branded medicines such as ical reasons not to, the pre- The plans involve the conver- The bite+ card is free and Lipitor and Cozaar are scriber will start the patient on sion of an unused kitchen area entitles the bearer to half price medicines which are still under a generic medicine from this and communal space to pro- adult fares on bus journeys a patent and can only be class such as Simvastatin or vide a crèche and family room, anywhere in Essex and, in the produced/manufactured by Pravastatin. meeting and consultation majority of cases, this means one company. There are three good reasons rooms and office space. paying less than the equivalent The cost of prescribing these for choosing a generic The proposals will see Essex child fare. medicines is decided jointly medicine first: County Council and Colchester Whether it’s used to get to between the government and 1. Generic medicines have Borough Council working school or college, commute to the company who manufac- been around for longer than together in order to provide work, or visit friends, you can tures the medicine and allows branded medicines in the additional facilities, to help save money. the company to recoup the same class so we have more address the needs of younger The scheme starts on 1 April, cost of developing a new drug. information on the effects the people and their families. so 5-19 year olds should apply Branded medicines have two drug may have long term and Essex County Council has now to enjoy the savings. And names, their ‘brand’ name therefore its safety. secured the funding for the don’t forget, bite+ can also be which belongs to the manufac- 2. Generic medicines are just scheme. used as a proof of age card turer, such as Lipitor, and their as effective as branded and a library card too. About the Census generic name of the active medicines, and in fact, all For more details visit drug, Atorvastatin. generic medicines were A lot’s changed in Colchester www.essex.gov.uk/bite or Generic Medicines branded medicines when they over the last 10 years. But call 0845 603 7626 for an Generic medicines are were first produced. what, exactly? application form. medicines which are no longer 3. Generic medicines are more How many more people live Year-round games under a patent, so different cost effective. in the Borough compared with facility manufacturers can produce In order to make the best use 10 years ago? A new multi-use games area them if they wish and they all of the resources available to And what services do they is to provide play opportunities have to go through the same the NHS we need to ensure we need in their community? The all year round at the Old Heath stringent testing as branded prescribe the most appropriate best way to find out is to do a Recreation Ground. medicine. medicines and this is often a Census. The games area will provide As there are normally several generic medicine. The Office for National a variety of sports markings manufacturers producing the Imogen Witt Statistics conducts a Census making it suitable for play by medicine and they are no Prescribing Support every 10 years by sending all ages. It is anticipated that longer under a patent, the cost Technician Medicines Management each household in England the work will commence in late of prescribing these generic NEEPCT and Wales a questionnaire. medicines is a lot lower than spring with the facility ready 01206 286872 The next Census will take for use before the summer hol- the cost of prescribing a brand- place on 27 March 2011. iday period. ed medicine. Backyard Artists Look out for more informa- The design and location of Generic medicines normally Exhibition tion on our website throughout the new facility has been only have one name - their 5th & 6th June 2010 and 2011. developed with the New Town ‘generic’ name - although a In the garden of 46 Parkfield Street, Rowhedge. Alternatively, contact Residents Group, and will number of products still Cathryn-Ann Cansdale on replace the redundant grass remain available as both a 11am - 5pm Painting, sculpture, prints, 01206 282109 or email tennis courts that are branded and generic product. photography and more cathryn.cansdale@ The cost of prescribing these unsuitable for use during bad Everyone welcome colchester.gov.uk weather. medicines is normally decided