Welcome to youR WINTER Newsletter JAN 2023
WINTER NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the winter edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
Coronation of King Charles - Saturday 6th May 2023
We have been considering how to celebrate King Charles's coronation and have decided to join in with the activities at the URC. They will be sharing the coronation on their screens in the Sanctuary with food/drinks being available and a barbecue running in the car park, as well as games for the children. There'll be further details in the next newsletter, but in the meantime, if anyone is able to help on the day, or beforehand by making cakes, flans or any other edibles, please get in touch with Janet - janetbearman2@gmail.com
Jubilee Tree
We’re sorry to report that the planting of the tree commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last June has been delayed. The City Council says it has no more trees available this season so it will now be planted in the autumn.
We’re sorry to report that the planting of the tree commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last June has been delayed. The City Council says it has no more trees available this season so it will now be planted in the autumn.
Energy Saving Evening - Tuesday 7th February
We had a good response to the suggestion in our last newsletter of a meeting to discuss the various ways of reducing our carbon emissions and thereby our energy costs. The meeting will be held at the United Reformed Church on Ipswich Road on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30pm and the speaker will be John Moore of Net Zero Carbon Services. Residents who have already installed energy saving devices, such as heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels and hot water panels/tubes, will then give brief summaries of their experiences and a question and answer session will round off the evening. Unfortunately, we are having difficulty locating a projector and lead to attach to John's laptop and wondered whether anyone has one we could borrow? If so, please contact Janet: janetbearman2@gmail.com
We had a good response to the suggestion in our last newsletter of a meeting to discuss the various ways of reducing our carbon emissions and thereby our energy costs. The meeting will be held at the United Reformed Church on Ipswich Road on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30pm and the speaker will be John Moore of Net Zero Carbon Services. Residents who have already installed energy saving devices, such as heat pumps, photovoltaic solar panels and hot water panels/tubes, will then give brief summaries of their experiences and a question and answer session will round off the evening. Unfortunately, we are having difficulty locating a projector and lead to attach to John's laptop and wondered whether anyone has one we could borrow? If so, please contact Janet: janetbearman2@gmail.com
Friends of Danby Woods
As I write this wishing you all a Happy New Year, it is very cold with a blanket of frost covering everywhere. We do not have at present any scheduled workdays for the woods. In November and December 215 young trees were planted by our volunteers coupled with a litter pick. As soon as we have another work day scheduled, I will email everyone. If you feel you would like to get involved with a very friendly group of people taking care of our beautiful woods, just drop me an email and I will add you to our list. Best wishes, Chris Higgins: clewishiggins@gmail.com
Neighbourhood Watch
There has been one incident of males travelling in a white van looking through a skip on the estate which was reported to the police on 101. Graffiti has been removed from green Cable boxes on Constable and Beatty Roads. Please report any suspicious activity, particularly anyone walking around the estate looking into properties or driving around slowly to the police. (Police 101 number). A note of the type of vehicle, colour and registration number always helps. A reminder 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. Les can be contacted on 07752213981 or via norwichnw@gmail.com. To view information about the latest scams, follow 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.
As I write this wishing you all a Happy New Year, it is very cold with a blanket of frost covering everywhere. We do not have at present any scheduled workdays for the woods. In November and December 215 young trees were planted by our volunteers coupled with a litter pick. As soon as we have another work day scheduled, I will email everyone. If you feel you would like to get involved with a very friendly group of people taking care of our beautiful woods, just drop me an email and I will add you to our list. Best wishes, Chris Higgins: clewishiggins@gmail.com
Neighbourhood Watch
There has been one incident of males travelling in a white van looking through a skip on the estate which was reported to the police on 101. Graffiti has been removed from green Cable boxes on Constable and Beatty Roads. Please report any suspicious activity, particularly anyone walking around the estate looking into properties or driving around slowly to the police. (Police 101 number). A note of the type of vehicle, colour and registration number always helps. A reminder 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. Les can be contacted on 07752213981 or via norwichnw@gmail.com. To view information about the latest scams, follow 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.
Ipswich Road Hedge
Some work has been carried out recently by the County Council to the hedge, cutting back a large oak near Broadhurst corner which has died. It was decided not to remove it as it offers a habitat to wildlife. The entire stretch of the hedge has been flailed along the Ipswich Road footpath to allow for pedestrians. Further work is planned to reduce the height of the hedge to encourage growth from lower down and we have been informed that this will be carried out before the end of March. Some damage has occurred and our volunteers are planning a tidy up with a litter pick and removal of broken twigs and branches. The fallen fencing will also be looked at.
Parking on the grass verge
This issue was raised at the last Committee Meeting where it was felt that there was a lot of unsightly damage being done to the grass verges due to the surfeit of parking, either of cars, or of vans and lorries of tradespeople. We would be grateful if you would kindly have a quiet word with your visitors in order to minimise further deterioration. Thank you.
Open Doors at the URC
A warm welcome awaits everyone living in the Eaton Rise and Tuckswood area at the United Reformed Church behind the hedge on the Ipswich Road. Every Monday and Tuesday from 10am-4pm until February 14th there's an open invitation to come and enjoy free (or give a donation if you prefer) hot food and drinks, warmth, entertainment and company. So why not cheer up those cold winter days in a warm place, meet your neighbours and enjoy the hospitality on offer?
Annual General Meeting 2023
Our AGM will take place on Monday May 8th at 7.30pm. Our speaker will be Mary Fewster with her talk entitled 'Norwich's Hidden Industrial Past'. Please put the date in your diaries now and there’ll be further details in the next newsletter.
A warm welcome awaits everyone living in the Eaton Rise and Tuckswood area at the United Reformed Church behind the hedge on the Ipswich Road. Every Monday and Tuesday from 10am-4pm until February 14th there's an open invitation to come and enjoy free (or give a donation if you prefer) hot food and drinks, warmth, entertainment and company. So why not cheer up those cold winter days in a warm place, meet your neighbours and enjoy the hospitality on offer?
Annual General Meeting 2023
Our AGM will take place on Monday May 8th at 7.30pm. Our speaker will be Mary Fewster with her talk entitled 'Norwich's Hidden Industrial Past'. Please put the date in your diaries now and there’ll be further details in the next newsletter.
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