Welcome to your SUMMER 2020 Newsletter!
Hello from the Chair
Welcome to our summer newsletter and hopefully we are looking forward to a new gradually unlocked way of life. Many residents have been helping each other over the last 3 months and we are grateful to the volunteers. Others tell me they have enjoyed gardening projects, learnt new skills and are sharing these with others too. One such person is Maeve who has found a new interest in growing plants and is selling surplus stock from her parents’ garden gate at 6 Lowther Road in aid of MIND. She would welcome customers and any spare plants you may wish to donate.
Welcome to our summer newsletter and hopefully we are looking forward to a new gradually unlocked way of life. Many residents have been helping each other over the last 3 months and we are grateful to the volunteers. Others tell me they have enjoyed gardening projects, learnt new skills and are sharing these with others too. One such person is Maeve who has found a new interest in growing plants and is selling surplus stock from her parents’ garden gate at 6 Lowther Road in aid of MIND. She would welcome customers and any spare plants you may wish to donate.
IPSWICH ROAD HEDGE AND FRIENDS OF DANBY WOOD
During the weeks since lockdown very little work has been carried out though a small team have tackled a couple of jobs. Tim Simpson and his son Mark cut back the overgrown Alexander plants all along the verge on the Ipswich road slip road. Many thanks go to them and also to the numerous residents who allowed us to use their brown bins for the resulting green waste.
Danby Wood volunteers have also been unable to work, however just before lockdown our action team planted 9 x 4ft trees. During the exceptionally hot weather Jane and Tim Simpson regularly took bottles of water in their wheelbarrow to keep the trees and young hedging plants alive. This week we were able to check out the trees that were planted in early March and tended by Jane and Tim, and were pleased to see they were all looking very green and flourishing. Amazing commitment by these two so thanks again to them both!
We have just had the good news from Matt Davies that government approval has been given for volunteers to start project work again.
This agreement comes with guidelines as to how we can safely resume work and our action team will discuss the way forward in due course. It will almost certainly mean limiting the numbers of volunteers on any given work day to ensure safety and distancing rules and tools will need to be sanitised. It will also mean that we do not provide refreshments so volunteers will need to bring their own drinks and cups.
In the meantime we have been notified by the Lottery Fund that our grant has been extended into next year so we are no longer under pressure to spend or complete the proposed schedule this year which is a relief.
During the weeks since lockdown very little work has been carried out though a small team have tackled a couple of jobs. Tim Simpson and his son Mark cut back the overgrown Alexander plants all along the verge on the Ipswich road slip road. Many thanks go to them and also to the numerous residents who allowed us to use their brown bins for the resulting green waste.
Danby Wood volunteers have also been unable to work, however just before lockdown our action team planted 9 x 4ft trees. During the exceptionally hot weather Jane and Tim Simpson regularly took bottles of water in their wheelbarrow to keep the trees and young hedging plants alive. This week we were able to check out the trees that were planted in early March and tended by Jane and Tim, and were pleased to see they were all looking very green and flourishing. Amazing commitment by these two so thanks again to them both!
We have just had the good news from Matt Davies that government approval has been given for volunteers to start project work again.
This agreement comes with guidelines as to how we can safely resume work and our action team will discuss the way forward in due course. It will almost certainly mean limiting the numbers of volunteers on any given work day to ensure safety and distancing rules and tools will need to be sanitised. It will also mean that we do not provide refreshments so volunteers will need to bring their own drinks and cups.
In the meantime we have been notified by the Lottery Fund that our grant has been extended into next year so we are no longer under pressure to spend or complete the proposed schedule this year which is a relief.
EATON RISE TREASURE HUNT - SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2020
How well do you know Eaton Rise? As many of us have been taking our exercise by walking or running around the estate perhaps we think we know it intimately. But have you ever observed a 'glass ship' or a 'shocking way to end your day'? There are many 'treasures' to be seen around and about us and we're planning to organise a hunt for them with clues designed to challenge all the family. We'll send out further details nearer the time and of course will be taking into account any social distancing guidelines that may be in place at the time. So put the date in your diaries now and we hope to see you all out and about then.
How well do you know Eaton Rise? As many of us have been taking our exercise by walking or running around the estate perhaps we think we know it intimately. But have you ever observed a 'glass ship' or a 'shocking way to end your day'? There are many 'treasures' to be seen around and about us and we're planning to organise a hunt for them with clues designed to challenge all the family. We'll send out further details nearer the time and of course will be taking into account any social distancing guidelines that may be in place at the time. So put the date in your diaries now and we hope to see you all out and about then.
BONFIRES
Several residents have noticed an increase in bonfires in several nearby roads including Irving, Lyhart and Ipswich Roads and Newton Close, particularly during the daytime. Lighting fires during the day when people might have windows open, washing hanging out or be outside in their gardens is inconsiderate and can be very annoying.
So if you plan to have a bonfire please think of your neighbours and have it in the evening when fewer people are out and about.
Although there are no laws against having bonfires at residential properties there are laws for the nuisance they can cause. So if you feel a bonfire near you is causing a problem do report it to the council via their website at: www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20302/antisocial_behaviour_asb/1981/ bonfires_and_smoke
LEAVING NORFOLK - FAREWELL TO ERIC
Covid 19 has a lot to answer for and now it has meant the loss of our Treasurer and Newsletter Editor Eric Wilson! Eric and his wife Margaret have decided to move up to Yorkshire to be near their family, and having lived in Norwich for 50 years, it will be quite a wrench for them.
Eric has been involved in many Eaton Rise community activities including becoming Secretary of the Eaton Rise Homewatch (later Neighbourhood Watch) area in 2009, liaising with the police and looking after the security of the estate and the safety of its residents. He attended regular Safer Neighbourhood Meetings, subsequently joining the Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel (SNAP) helping to decide the three monthly policing priorities in South Norwich.
He has edited our quarterly newsletter since 2011 and stood down from his Neighbourhood Watch post in 2019 so that he could take on the responsibility of ERRA Treasurer.
Ever since we started our hedge conservation scheme in 2010 Eric has been a stalwart volunteer, firstly with the hedge and then with our Friends of Danby Wood group including constructing a number of bird and bat boxes. He has been a great support to Kathleen with his computer and photographic skills, always willing to help in anyway he could.
We would like to thank him for all his work in our community and wish him well in his new home.
NEW TREASURER NEEDED
ERRA now needs a new Treasurer to keep an eye on our finances and look after our accounts. It is an important job because it involves the spending of public funds which arise from residents’ subscriptions and grant funding. However it is not an onerous task, taking up on average less than an hour a week.
Several residents have noticed an increase in bonfires in several nearby roads including Irving, Lyhart and Ipswich Roads and Newton Close, particularly during the daytime. Lighting fires during the day when people might have windows open, washing hanging out or be outside in their gardens is inconsiderate and can be very annoying.
So if you plan to have a bonfire please think of your neighbours and have it in the evening when fewer people are out and about.
Although there are no laws against having bonfires at residential properties there are laws for the nuisance they can cause. So if you feel a bonfire near you is causing a problem do report it to the council via their website at: www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20302/antisocial_behaviour_asb/1981/ bonfires_and_smoke
LEAVING NORFOLK - FAREWELL TO ERIC
Covid 19 has a lot to answer for and now it has meant the loss of our Treasurer and Newsletter Editor Eric Wilson! Eric and his wife Margaret have decided to move up to Yorkshire to be near their family, and having lived in Norwich for 50 years, it will be quite a wrench for them.
Eric has been involved in many Eaton Rise community activities including becoming Secretary of the Eaton Rise Homewatch (later Neighbourhood Watch) area in 2009, liaising with the police and looking after the security of the estate and the safety of its residents. He attended regular Safer Neighbourhood Meetings, subsequently joining the Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel (SNAP) helping to decide the three monthly policing priorities in South Norwich.
He has edited our quarterly newsletter since 2011 and stood down from his Neighbourhood Watch post in 2019 so that he could take on the responsibility of ERRA Treasurer.
Ever since we started our hedge conservation scheme in 2010 Eric has been a stalwart volunteer, firstly with the hedge and then with our Friends of Danby Wood group including constructing a number of bird and bat boxes. He has been a great support to Kathleen with his computer and photographic skills, always willing to help in anyway he could.
We would like to thank him for all his work in our community and wish him well in his new home.
NEW TREASURER NEEDED
ERRA now needs a new Treasurer to keep an eye on our finances and look after our accounts. It is an important job because it involves the spending of public funds which arise from residents’ subscriptions and grant funding. However it is not an onerous task, taking up on average less than an hour a week.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Thankfully it has been a quiet quarter with nothing significant to report. The COVID epidemic and subsequent lockdown has meant anybody suspicious has been easily spotted out and about and in March, April and May the police indicated a sharp decline in reported crime overall in the city.
Residents have again raised concerns about speeding on the estate and vehicles not adhering to the 20 MPH speed limit with one report of a Black Audi regularly going too fast along Lyhart Road. With less traffic on the road until very recently, speeding generally has increased. However, Norfolk Police have told me that they have continued to enforce speed limits across the county in an attempt to try and clamp down on this problem.
Scams continue to be a problem and in particular unsolicited phone calls. A particularly clever attempt has been informing householders that there is ‘an issue’ with their Broadband and encouraging them to press 1 to return the call for further information. Needless to say it is never a good idea to return any unsolicited phone calls, particularly ones that cannot even name the company they are apparently calling from!
As usual, could we ask that any suspicious activity, particularly anyone walking around the estate looking into properties or driving slowly around is reported to the police. (Police 101 number). A note of the type of vehicle, colour and registration number always helps, and can be forwarded to me at: lesrowlands@virginmedia.com
A reminder to just dial 999 if a crime is in progress, or alternatively, if non urgent, phone 101 or Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 which is always 100% anonymous.
Also view information about the latest Scams by following this link: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/scams/ consumer-alerts
Remember you do not have to answer the door to anyone who you do not know, listen to anyone on the telephone who is trying to sell you anything or click on any link from an email that looks suspicious in any way.
Finally, if anybody is interested in following the work of the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner OPCC (it’s worth a visit) then follow this link: http://ow.ly/W6mj30qUWPi
Thankfully it has been a quiet quarter with nothing significant to report. The COVID epidemic and subsequent lockdown has meant anybody suspicious has been easily spotted out and about and in March, April and May the police indicated a sharp decline in reported crime overall in the city.
Residents have again raised concerns about speeding on the estate and vehicles not adhering to the 20 MPH speed limit with one report of a Black Audi regularly going too fast along Lyhart Road. With less traffic on the road until very recently, speeding generally has increased. However, Norfolk Police have told me that they have continued to enforce speed limits across the county in an attempt to try and clamp down on this problem.
Scams continue to be a problem and in particular unsolicited phone calls. A particularly clever attempt has been informing householders that there is ‘an issue’ with their Broadband and encouraging them to press 1 to return the call for further information. Needless to say it is never a good idea to return any unsolicited phone calls, particularly ones that cannot even name the company they are apparently calling from!
As usual, could we ask that any suspicious activity, particularly anyone walking around the estate looking into properties or driving slowly around is reported to the police. (Police 101 number). A note of the type of vehicle, colour and registration number always helps, and can be forwarded to me at: lesrowlands@virginmedia.com
A reminder to just dial 999 if a crime is in progress, or alternatively, if non urgent, phone 101 or Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 which is always 100% anonymous.
Also view information about the latest Scams by following this link: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/scams/ consumer-alerts
Remember you do not have to answer the door to anyone who you do not know, listen to anyone on the telephone who is trying to sell you anything or click on any link from an email that looks suspicious in any way.
Finally, if anybody is interested in following the work of the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner OPCC (it’s worth a visit) then follow this link: http://ow.ly/W6mj30qUWPi
GARDEN CLUB
Would anyone like to join our very friendly Garden Club chat group? You do not have to know much about gardening but just to love the great outdoors and your garden, and topics can be anything you choose.
Contact: Glynis 01603 506029 or glynishiggins328@gmail.com. It would be great to hear from you, and when our full programme resumes it would be good to meet you at one of our Garden Club evenings. Further details on our page on the ERRA website
Would anyone like to join our very friendly Garden Club chat group? You do not have to know much about gardening but just to love the great outdoors and your garden, and topics can be anything you choose.
Contact: Glynis 01603 506029 or glynishiggins328@gmail.com. It would be great to hear from you, and when our full programme resumes it would be good to meet you at one of our Garden Club evenings. Further details on our page on the ERRA website
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