Welcome to your AUTUMN 2021 Newsletter!
In last Spring’s newsletter, I included an article that was submitted by Eaton Rise resident Paul Donnachie about converting part of his garden to a ‘wild area’ and suggested that we could do the same. Well, I had a go this summer and some wild flowers did appear, including those of yellow rattle which is a partial parasite on grass. Mindful of this, I have just finished reading a book by a farmer-turned-author James Rebanks called English Pastoral. He uses the example of his family farm in North Cumbria to describe the evolution (and near destruction) of British agriculture, going on to outline his vision of how food, nature, landscape and heritage can coexist. With this in mind, I suggest that we can do our part through planting a tree, converting part of our gardens to a ‘wild area’, leaving piles of wood to rot, making insect/bee’ hotels’ etc. Do let me know how you get on.
The Quiz and Chips evening was a great success, and a fine time was had by all. We’re thinking of making this an annual event. Our thanks go to Chris and his helpers for organising the event.
Derek - Editor.
ERRA SUBSCRIPTIONS
Many residents have been telling us how much they have appreciated our newsletters and the events we’ve organised during the lockdowns. Last year we suspended collecting the £1 per household subscription (which helps finance our activities), but we will be resuming it this year. Many thanks to those of you who have already paid.
The Quiz and Chips evening was a great success, and a fine time was had by all. We’re thinking of making this an annual event. Our thanks go to Chris and his helpers for organising the event.
Derek - Editor.
ERRA SUBSCRIPTIONS
Many residents have been telling us how much they have appreciated our newsletters and the events we’ve organised during the lockdowns. Last year we suspended collecting the £1 per household subscription (which helps finance our activities), but we will be resuming it this year. Many thanks to those of you who have already paid.
HEDGEHOGS
As autumn gets underway spare a thought for our prickly friends which sadly are in trouble. Their numbers are critically low. Fortunately, there are volunteers who dedicate their time to nursing them back to health before releasing them back into the wild. Please keep an eye out for them during the day. They may not appear ill, but if they are small and active at this time of the year, it is usually a sign that something is wrong. If you do find one, please phone ‘Charlie’s Helpline’ 07835 498970. The organisation links up with various animal rescue centres. They can also be found on http://www.hodmedods.org.uk
As autumn gets underway spare a thought for our prickly friends which sadly are in trouble. Their numbers are critically low. Fortunately, there are volunteers who dedicate their time to nursing them back to health before releasing them back into the wild. Please keep an eye out for them during the day. They may not appear ill, but if they are small and active at this time of the year, it is usually a sign that something is wrong. If you do find one, please phone ‘Charlie’s Helpline’ 07835 498970. The organisation links up with various animal rescue centres. They can also be found on http://www.hodmedods.org.uk
FRIENDS OF DANBY WOOD
There is a scheduled work day on Saturday 6 November. Work will include litter-picking, ivy-clearance, planting and possibly finishing the car park! There are no restrictions on numbers so please come along – if only to view the new signboard. Please could you bring your refreshments, gloves and a trowel (for planting). Meet at Danby Woods Car Park at 10am.
There is a scheduled work day on Saturday 6 November. Work will include litter-picking, ivy-clearance, planting and possibly finishing the car park! There are no restrictions on numbers so please come along – if only to view the new signboard. Please could you bring your refreshments, gloves and a trowel (for planting). Meet at Danby Woods Car Park at 10am.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
The table tennis club invites new players of any standard to come and join the club. They play for fun, have a chat and meet between 7:30 – 9.30pm on Wednesdays in the Blake Room at the United Reformed Church off Ipswich Road on the estate. Meetings take place every third and fourth Wednesday in the month (and fifth if there is one). Visitors can drop in and give it a try. Please contact Tim Simpson, the club organiser, on 01603 466442 or tim.simpson00@ntlworld.com
The table tennis club invites new players of any standard to come and join the club. They play for fun, have a chat and meet between 7:30 – 9.30pm on Wednesdays in the Blake Room at the United Reformed Church off Ipswich Road on the estate. Meetings take place every third and fourth Wednesday in the month (and fifth if there is one). Visitors can drop in and give it a try. Please contact Tim Simpson, the club organiser, on 01603 466442 or tim.simpson00@ntlworld.com
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
This has been a relatively quiet quarter with only one anti-social behaviour (ASB) incident around Danby Park, a theft from a motor vehicle and an assault reported on Beatty Road. The theft from the car was noticed by a resident while walking his dog. Overall there have been 118 offences reported across the Norwich South area in the same time period. Consequently, Eaton Rise continues to be a low crime area for a suburb of a city. PC Andy Toes, our beat manager, has promised some night time surveillance on Eaton Rise in an effort to observe who is moving around.
Nationally, Neighbourhood Watch is developing links with Deliveroo and AirBnb to encourage delivery riders to report suspicious activity. Crimestoppers is also becoming more established in Norfolk and working in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch. One of the biggest hurdles to reporting a crime is “getting through” to the police 101 number and/or having to give personal details. Crimestoppers is completely anonymous and you are much more likely to get through to their NATIONAL hotline.
Remember to dial 999 if you see a crime in progress, or alternatively, if non urgent, phone 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Les can be contacted on 07752213981 or norwichnw@gmail.com You can also view information about the latest scams by viewing this link: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/scams/consumer-alerts. Remember that 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.
This has been a relatively quiet quarter with only one anti-social behaviour (ASB) incident around Danby Park, a theft from a motor vehicle and an assault reported on Beatty Road. The theft from the car was noticed by a resident while walking his dog. Overall there have been 118 offences reported across the Norwich South area in the same time period. Consequently, Eaton Rise continues to be a low crime area for a suburb of a city. PC Andy Toes, our beat manager, has promised some night time surveillance on Eaton Rise in an effort to observe who is moving around.
Nationally, Neighbourhood Watch is developing links with Deliveroo and AirBnb to encourage delivery riders to report suspicious activity. Crimestoppers is also becoming more established in Norfolk and working in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch. One of the biggest hurdles to reporting a crime is “getting through” to the police 101 number and/or having to give personal details. Crimestoppers is completely anonymous and you are much more likely to get through to their NATIONAL hotline.
Remember to dial 999 if you see a crime in progress, or alternatively, if non urgent, phone 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Les can be contacted on 07752213981 or norwichnw@gmail.com You can also view information about the latest scams by viewing this link: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/scams/consumer-alerts. Remember that 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.
TUCKSWOOD LIBRARY OPENING TIMES
These are now: Tuesday 10am – 2pm; Friday 2pm – 6pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm
These are now: Tuesday 10am – 2pm; Friday 2pm – 6pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm
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