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ON THE BUSES
Abdul said there is no news yet on the decisions of Stagecoach, regarding
the unpopular change of bus routes and times to and from Coulby. Stagecoach
has taken on board all comments made at the busy meeting at Langdon Square
Community Centre 15 November, when officials Mr Bob Kelly and Mr Bill Woodward
attended. Abdul has asked for their conclusions either in person or in writing
in time for the next Community Council meeting 28 February at Langdon Square
Community Centre.
HEMLINGTON CREDIT UNION
Michael Heath, a volunteer official for the Hemlington Credit Union, explained
how this Self Help Financial Service works. Since first starting in 1993,
Hemlington Credit Union has loaned œ250,000 He gave more impressive details
of assets and possibilities.
As an example anyone borrowing £100 would pay back at £2 per week
and the interest would be £5.94
There is a Collection Point on Wednesday afternoons at Langdon Square CC for
saving and borrowing, and it would be great if other volunteers would spare
an hour or so to do the same in this part of Coulby Newham, perhaps at Lingfield
Ash Meeting Hall or somewhere in the Parkway Shopping Centre.
Michael is appealing for under 50's to come forward and help run another Coulby
Newham outlet. Interested residents can leave their names at Langdon Square
CC. Tel 599723 and a clerk of the Credit Union (funded by cash from Age Concern
and Comic Relief) will arrange to call and explain the system.
Even though Hemlington Credit Union takes in all areas from Stainton across
to Dixons Bank, it's the biggest Credit Union in the Boro, the name 'HEMLINGTON'
is being maintained as it was the original.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Why on earth are all the Loos at the Parkway Shopping Centre shut'?"
Because the RSC was performing 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the Rainbow 1st
- 5th Feb, the Rainbow Loos were closed to the public. Because the purpose
built Public Toilets just outside the Centre were closed a couple of years
ago, there was nowhere to go! Everybody present agreed this was a ridiculous
situation. Councillor Ward had received desperate calls about this problem.
Councillor Thompson had contacted the Secretary earlier to say there is a
probability the RSC will be returning in June, and it's hoped to have the
outside Loos available then. A resident pointed out the tiles on the roof
are starting to lift and now in need of sorting.
"What's being done about the footpath between The Garth and Lingfield
Ash that's continually flooding?"
Eddie Jones said he would contact the Engineers on our behalf to see if the
problem could be sorted soon.
Eddie said the Council had received complaints about the Play areas for small
children dotted around Lingfield Ash.
They're being abused by gangs of older children. "Smaller children don't
seem to play there"
This is an action replay of some years ago. Forum 5 regulars remembered the
situation being discussed then.
For the record -- in 0ctober 1993 the problem was the same. All 148 Lingfield
Ash homes were leafleted for their opinions 6 voted to keep them. 15 to have
them removed. 127 obviously abstained.
In the end, no action was taken. What to do?
The Chairman informed the meeting that the Health Centre, which will be built
on land where the Skips are now, is making some headway. There is just one
last detail to be sorted out; and then things will start moving Councillor
Thompson had sent replies to several questions he'd been asked to answer tonight.
It's hoped the Cabinet will OK the starting of work on the Pedestrian Crossing
on Dixons Bank for next month.
The Pylons: Hold-ups because of difficulty in obtaining Compulsory Purchase
Orders for land in Redcar & Cleveland Council area.
Lingfield Farm: Work was expected to have started by now on improvements to
the farm but contractors' estimates' have come in much, much higher than expected.
These are being checked at the present time.
Stainton Way traffic: In 3 weeks time a report will be discussed on reducing
speed here from 60mph to 40mph. Thanks to all who attended on such a terrible
wet and windy night.
Gardening
Jan
/ Feb 2000
PRUNING: SHRUBS
AND TREES
Pruning is essential to ensure
that you get the best from your plants. Many shrubs benefit from annual
pruning to maintain their shape and improve performance. Flowering and
consequently fruiting, where relevant, can be greatly enhanced by pruning.
Fruit trees should be pruned each year too, though ornamental trees need
only be attended to if they have become too big or have outgrown their
shape. Pruning is a way of keeping plants small enough to fit into the
spaces you've allocated for them, but remember that there are some plants
which only require minimal pruning or their performance could be restricted.
Please check the label, reference book or seek advice before you start
cutting.
Some people see pruning as cruel or a shame after a plant has worked so hard to grow, but it really is beneficial in the long term and should not be underestimated. It may be time consuming and to some people tedious, but considering the benefits, it is well worth taking the time to do the job properly. In most cases a pair of secateurs, and for larger branches a pruning saw is adequate. However, if trees or large shrubs are being trimmed, a pair of 'loppers' could be handy. These are like large secateurs and come in various sizes including some with telescopic extending handles to reach those awkward high-up places.
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CATEGORIES OF PRUNING including,
Thanks Phil Dunnett, ARCADIA PLANTERlA MANAGER for this reminder of jobs to do in the garden in the not too freezing weather. PS Don't forget to feed the birds when it's rough.
Hi Folks,
Welcome to the New Year,
the 2lst Century and a New Millennium, or are we really into the new millennium
yet. There have been so many articles written in a local newspaper conflicting
with when it starts that I'm sure a lot of people have been confused,
but what the heck, no body can know for sure of the exact timing. Still
it was a good night up here in Coulby Newham hearing and seeing all the
fireworks go off.
Decisions on the continuity of the Community Councils are still ongoing. According to Middlesbrough Council they are definitely going to continue, and in a much involved way, but to what capacity in size is still uncertain. For Coulby Newham Community Council, it appears that the wishes are for us to use the Newham Ward boundary which would therefore bring us in amalgamation with Marton, i.e. Tollesby Hall, Marton Manor, up Dixons Bank to Brass Castle Lane, Eagle Park and back into Coulby Newham but don't get too worried as at our last meeting we were still not keen on expanding. Coulby Newham is big enough as we see it, but should issues arise where it affects ourselves and our near neighbours then perhaps that would be a good time to work together Let's wait and see what the next meeting brings.
In my last News & Views page, I wrote a paragraph on the buses and about the attitude of the drivers I apologise to any drivers that 1 may have upset over my comments. Perhaps I should have rephrased my wording a bit better My comments on the attitude of some drivers on the refer to a very, very small minority I travel by bus on a very regular basis and have found the drivers very courteous well mannered and helpful Well done lads. I worked as a driver myself for many years so I know by experience what it was like. Times were harder when I was a driver, we didn't have automatic buses but crash gears but I loved my job, I enjoyed meeting my passengers, and I always ensured I was as helpful as I could possibly be to my passengers. My philosophy at the time was, 'If you're not happy in the jot> you're doing then why do it at all.' So, sorry drivers. Keep up the good work and keep smiling. Love you all.
It seems as if someone connected to the development of the new pub near to the MacDonald's site had read my last issue of the News & Views page also, as word has come to my ears that some digging has started over there. If it takes as long to build as it did to build Macdonald's then I might see you in there for a pint at the end of the month. Keep up the good work.
Many thanks to Middlesbrough Council's Cabinet Committee for passing my grant application for the Community Chest of £500 for the Playscheme at Sunnyside School. It certainly was an added bonus to help towards giving the many children, here in Coulby Newham, a fun two weeks of excitement. If any of you nice kind residents have anything you would like to contribute towards raising funds for our next Playscheme, unwanted gifts to raffle etc., I would be most grateful if you could give me a call on either 599723, 59S043, or 590081. A message can be left or if you have a gift you can drop it off here at Langdon Square community Centre.
Some dates of community
Council/Forum meetings for your diary.
FORUM 2 18th January 2000 7 p.m. The Coppice
FORUM 3 18th January 2000 2 p.m. Langdon Square Community Centre
FORUM 5 7th February 2000 7 p.m. Lingfield Ash Meeting Hall
FORUM 6 16th February 2000 7pm Langdon Square Community Centre
Community Council 28th February 2000 7pm Langdon Square Community Centre
FORUM 2 21st March 2000 7 p.m. The Coppice
FORUM 3 21st March 2000 2pm Langdon Square Community Centre
Please note that these dates may possibly change. All residents should
receive an agenda through their letterbox notifying them of their meeting
Geoff Wishart
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