Welcome to THE sUMMER NEWSLETTER - JULY 2025
SUMMER NEWSLETTER - JULY 2025
Welcome to the summer edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
To those of you who have bought plants from my ‘Educateperu’ stall these past few weeks, my heartfelt thanks go to you. A handsome sum of £83 was raised in support of this worthy charity and Jill was delighted yet again at the generosity of the residents. This money helps families who have children that are supported by the charity’s ‘God-parenting scheme’, in buying essential items for their home, such as another backdoor or a couple of plastic corrugated roof panels to replace leaking ones on the roofs of their homes etc.
You may remember an item in the newsletter of April 2024 about a reminder to water the saplings that the Council had planted? It would be helpful if we could support the Council in the regular watering of these plantsWelcome to the summer edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents. during the current dry and future dry spells for the next few years until they are well-established. Any ‘grey’ water will suffice, such as washing-up water, water collected from the shower etc.
SUMMER NEWSLETTER - JULY 2025
Welcome to the summer edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
To those of you who have bought plants from my ‘Educateperu’ stall these past few weeks, my heartfelt thanks go to you. A handsome sum of £83 was raised in support of this worthy charity and Jill was delighted yet again at the generosity of the residents. This money helps families who have children that are supported by the charity’s ‘God-parenting scheme’, in buying essential items for their home, such as another backdoor or a couple of plastic corrugated roof panels to replace leaking ones on the roofs of their homes etc.
You may remember an item in the newsletter of April 2024 about a reminder to water the saplings that the Council had planted? It would be helpful if we could support the Council in the regular watering of these plantsWelcome to the summer edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents. during the current dry and future dry spells for the next few years until they are well-established. Any ‘grey’ water will suffice, such as washing-up water, water collected from the shower etc.
Speeding on the estate
Several residents have expressed concern about the inconsiderate parking of vehicles on the grass verges and of excess speeding on roads in the estate. The committee would grateful if residents and/or their tradesmen could bear this in mind. Thank you.
Several residents have expressed concern about the inconsiderate parking of vehicles on the grass verges and of excess speeding on roads in the estate. The committee would grateful if residents and/or their tradesmen could bear this in mind. Thank you.
Educateperu Talk at the URC
On Tuesday 9th September Jill Bignell will be giving a talk at the URC about her charity work, Educateperu, concerning three huge projects that she has initiated in Peru. Do come and
listen to her story. The URC will be open from 6:30pm with refreshments being served from 7:00pm and the talk beginning at 7:30pm. A selection of gifts will be available to purchase. The talk is expected to last about an hour.
On Tuesday 9th September Jill Bignell will be giving a talk at the URC about her charity work, Educateperu, concerning three huge projects that she has initiated in Peru. Do come and
listen to her story. The URC will be open from 6:30pm with refreshments being served from 7:00pm and the talk beginning at 7:30pm. A selection of gifts will be available to purchase. The talk is expected to last about an hour.
Ecco Coffee Morning
The URC is holding another Eco Coffee morning, this time on Saturday 2nd August from 10-12am so that more residents and visitors can come along. There will be stalls and refreshments, recycling ideas, Fairtrade goods, a clothes and toy exchange, plant stall and energy saving advice, as well as outdoor activities for the children - weather permitting.
If anyone can donate plants or produce for the stalls or cakes for the refreshments, please take them along to the church or contact Janet - janetbearman29@gmail.com
The URC is holding another Eco Coffee morning, this time on Saturday 2nd August from 10-12am so that more residents and visitors can come along. There will be stalls and refreshments, recycling ideas, Fairtrade goods, a clothes and toy exchange, plant stall and energy saving advice, as well as outdoor activities for the children - weather permitting.
If anyone can donate plants or produce for the stalls or cakes for the refreshments, please take them along to the church or contact Janet - janetbearman29@gmail.com
ERRA Craft Fair
We are looking to put on a Craft Fair at the URC on Saturday 1st November. This will be a great opportunity for you to display your talents and sell your wares! These might include jams, chutneys and preserves, cards, photography, plants, painting, knitted items, woodwork and jewellery. We will supply the stall (table) and the venue, you supply the crafts. A stall will cost £5 and all the profit you make you will keep. We will also have a cake stall for which we would welcome contributions of a cake or two! Please contact Mark Templeman at [email protected] if you would like a stall, and a description of what it will sell etc.
We are looking to put on a Craft Fair at the URC on Saturday 1st November. This will be a great opportunity for you to display your talents and sell your wares! These might include jams, chutneys and preserves, cards, photography, plants, painting, knitted items, woodwork and jewellery. We will supply the stall (table) and the venue, you supply the crafts. A stall will cost £5 and all the profit you make you will keep. We will also have a cake stall for which we would welcome contributions of a cake or two! Please contact Mark Templeman at [email protected] if you would like a stall, and a description of what it will sell etc.
UEA Boardwalk
In January 2024, UEA closed the much-used boardwalk along part of the Yare Valley due to its deterioration. Jane attended one of the recent consultation meetings held by the university, who outlined how they plan to restore the boardwalk, seek community feedback about the design of the new walkway and reassure the community of their determination to have the boardwalk restored probably during 2026. They are seeking funding from various sources and if you would like more information or wish to make a donation, please go to this webpage www.uea.ac.uk/about/giving-to-uea/our-causes/restore-our-boardwalk.
In January 2024, UEA closed the much-used boardwalk along part of the Yare Valley due to its deterioration. Jane attended one of the recent consultation meetings held by the university, who outlined how they plan to restore the boardwalk, seek community feedback about the design of the new walkway and reassure the community of their determination to have the boardwalk restored probably during 2026. They are seeking funding from various sources and if you would like more information or wish to make a donation, please go to this webpage www.uea.ac.uk/about/giving-to-uea/our-causes/restore-our-boardwalk.
CNS Tennis Courts
CNS have made various planning applications over the last six years to increase the opening hours of the tennis courts which are very close to the boundaries of some gardens in Lowther and Welsford Roads. Due to the unstinting work of Keith, Paul, Justin, Lorraine and Jonathan - to name a few of the campaigners - and with the support of the Residents
Association and local Lib Dem councillors, the latest planning application was refused. Since then the school have met with Keith and have made several promises to improve the situation and reduce the impact the lights and noise have on the residents nearby. Congratulations to the campaign team.
CNS have made various planning applications over the last six years to increase the opening hours of the tennis courts which are very close to the boundaries of some gardens in Lowther and Welsford Roads. Due to the unstinting work of Keith, Paul, Justin, Lorraine and Jonathan - to name a few of the campaigners - and with the support of the Residents
Association and local Lib Dem councillors, the latest planning application was refused. Since then the school have met with Keith and have made several promises to improve the situation and reduce the impact the lights and noise have on the residents nearby. Congratulations to the campaign team.
ERRA Subs Collectors wanted
As you may not be aware, the Eaton Rise Residents Association has been in existence since 1952 and over the years we have endeavoured to foster a good community spirit, offering opportunities to socialise and enjoy activities on and around the estate. Residents are kept informed through our quarterly newsletter, website and Neighbourhood Watch WhatsApp group and members of the Committee are ready and willing to answer any queries you may have. To pay for the newsletter, room hire and other expenses, we ask residents to pay a minimum of £2 per household per year towards these costs. You’ve probably met one of our team of collectors as they call round to collect your sub, usually between August and March each year. They often collect from the street they live in and that’s a great way to meet their neighbours, but one or two are unable to continue so we are looking for more volunteers. At present we need collectors for Townsend and Lyhart Roads, but it would be good to have some reserves to fill in when the regulars aren’t able to do their round. If you are able to help out or would like further information about what is involved, please contact Janet - janetbearman29@gmail.com
As you may not be aware, the Eaton Rise Residents Association has been in existence since 1952 and over the years we have endeavoured to foster a good community spirit, offering opportunities to socialise and enjoy activities on and around the estate. Residents are kept informed through our quarterly newsletter, website and Neighbourhood Watch WhatsApp group and members of the Committee are ready and willing to answer any queries you may have. To pay for the newsletter, room hire and other expenses, we ask residents to pay a minimum of £2 per household per year towards these costs. You’ve probably met one of our team of collectors as they call round to collect your sub, usually between August and March each year. They often collect from the street they live in and that’s a great way to meet their neighbours, but one or two are unable to continue so we are looking for more volunteers. At present we need collectors for Townsend and Lyhart Roads, but it would be good to have some reserves to fill in when the regulars aren’t able to do their round. If you are able to help out or would like further information about what is involved, please contact Janet - janetbearman29@gmail.com
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