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30.12.2010 Bus Users Forum
Advance notice of next months Public Transport Forum. Saturday 22nd January at the Arc on Dovecot Street,Stockton. 10.00 am till Noon.
Go along and have your say if you have any concerns for bus services in Thornaby.
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24.12.2010 Feed the Birds
Please take time to clear a small patch of snow away in your garden and lay down some food for the birds. Even small pieces of bread will help them survive during this extended cold spell. Berries are now getting depleted on most bushes.
22.12.2010 Frozen Ponds
Warnings today from Police and Rescue Services to stay clear of frozen ponds and rivers during this cold snap. The Tees is frozen right across in a lot of places and footprints have been seen going out across it. If the ice gives way then there is not much chance of rescue with the currents taking victims down river under the ice.If you see kids playing there warn them that it is dangerous to themselves and also anyone who tries to rescue them if they get into danger.
19.12.2010 Snow Clearing
VPRA reps once again out clearing paths especially around older residents houses.Please take care when walking around the streets,ice left from last weeks snows is still underneath the fresh snow. If you do clear any pavements then try and put some salt over the ice. Grit bins around the area were full this morning and will be checked and re filled as needed in the coming weeks.
19.12.2010 Caught in the act.
This youth was spotted in the Village Park trying to ride this small moto this morning.Apart from the nuisance caused he is breaking the law by going in the park on it and even walking with it along the road. No crash helmet either.
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19.12.2010 Town Centre
Thornaby Pavillion Centre finally got its xmas tree up and lit then got hit by last nights snowfall. Looks very xmas card like now.
17.12.2010 Carol Concert.
Thornaby Town Council invite you to attend their Carol Concert on Monday 20th December, 7 pm at the newly refurbished 5 Lamps. Opposite the Roundel and Thornaby Cemetery. The Salvation Army band and singers will be in attendance.
16.12.2010 More Scams
Be warned that there are people phone calling saying they are from Virgin and your broadband is slow, asking to swich on computer so they can fix the problem. Virgin say they are not their people and is another scam. If you get a call just hang up, dont be fooled and ring them back.Their number is a high cost call on a foreign network and can cost upto £50 to connect and £ 10 a minute.
There are e mails also saying from Virgin and that your account has not been paid. It has a dubious link to what appears to be a virgin site but address is not UK. It also asks you to update your account and bank details. Virgin state they have not sent the mails.
14.12.2010 Snow Shovels
Delivery taken today of more snow shovels from CFYA. Passed on to residents willing to help clear paths in future snowfalls.
13.12.2010 Snow Clearing
VPRA reps were out and about over the weekend chipping ice and frozen snow from paths around the area. A number of our elderly residents have not been able to get out for the last couple of days due to the frozen pavements.
12.12.2010 Scam Warnings
We have had a number of reports and warnings from Neighbourhood Watch about unscrupulous people trying to cash in on the cold spell.
With a lot of reports of the snow and ice damaging guttering and roof tiles please be careful of anyone calling to your property offering to do repair work
If you need any repair work doing then contact someone you know or ask friends and family for any company’s that they could recommend.
PLEASE DO NOT DEAL WITH COLD CALLERS AT YOUR DOOR.
Also with more winter weather forecast please keep a check on your elderly neighbours.
We also have had reports of people in Thornaby cold calling offering Flu Jabs and also offering hearing aids to elderly people. Please do not accept either of them. You could find yourself seriously out of pocket.
11/12/2010 Ice Warnings
10/12/2010 CFYA Awards
VPRA reps attended today`s CFYA awards lunch at Tall Trees,Yarm. We received a Highly Commended award in the community groups category and also in the individual category. 3 Residents in our area scooped the awards in the CFYA Gardening section. Mrs Joynes and Mr Challenger were both awarded Highly Commended and Mr Sheels won the section. Well done to all.
We nominated Community Payback for their work in Thornaby and they received a Highly Commended in the Business Section. Thornaby Allotments Group won the award for The Environment Section.
The ladies from Rochester Court on Teesdale won the award for Best Community Housing groups.
09/12/2010 Parkview Railings
Latest update from our contact at CFYA
“I have managed to get through to the Contracts Manger at Frank Haslam Milan who is dealing with the new development at Park View. He’s more than happy for us to have the gates for Village or store them for a future project. He’s not sure if they have already been removed but will get back to me on their location”
08/12/2010 Parkview Trees
Reply from SBC Planning :-
Dear Sir,
I refer to your complain/enquiry regarding the removal of trees at the above site .
Following a site inspection I can confirm that the trees which have been removed are in accordance with details submitted to Principal Planning Officer Mr Simon Grundy by the developers.
As there has been no breach of planning control, the Enforcement Section will not be taking any further action on this occasion.
I trust this clarifies the situation, but if you require any further information on any other planning enforcement issues please do not hesitate to contact me . For specific advice or information regarding the Park View site you will need to contact Mr Grundy direct, either by email simon.grundy@stockton.gov.uk or on direct line 01642 528550
Not the best answer, planning applications seem flawed in our eyes and we will be passing on to councillors.
07/12/2010 Park Railings/Fences
After request from VPRA SBC have taken to contact the developer of Parkview Home with the respect of fencing and gates to see if they can be used on the Village Park. The firm responsible is Frank Haslam Milan based in Sunderland, SBC are waiting to be contacted
06/12/2010 Oddfellows Pub
VPRA contacted by a number of residents regarding the future of the Oddfellows pub on Thornaby Road. Any news we get will be made available here. So far residents have been pleased to see the shrubs being cut back and tidied up.
05/12/2010 Snow Clearing
VPRA Volunteers clearing paths for elderly residents using snow shovels specially provided by Stockton Borough Council's Christine James and CFYA. This has involved residents from across the patch both young and old. Last week, a number of children unable to attend school due to weather pitched in too. Snow shovels were distributed to residents who were willing to clear paths for a number of residents not just their own.
03/12/2010 Fencing
When checking the plans for Parkview it was noticed that the fence and gates at the front of the home are to be replaced with a low fence. We have asked CFYA reps to look at the chance of getting the fence and gates for the park. Its possible they would do both Millbank and Lilac/Laurel sides of the park.
03/12/2010 Old Parkview Home
Further to last months reports about the trees around Parkview home, VPRA reps have taken SBC Planners to task.We have asked for the plans and site to be checked and if the contractors are found to have taken out too many good trees then replacements are put in place.
02/12/2010 CFYA Awards
Some good news for local residents, a number of local folk have been invited to next weeks CFYA awards. VPRA reps will be there supporting our good friends from CFYA.
01/12/2010 Weather Warnings
Continuing on from last months reports, pavements and roads are very slushy and starting to freeze over again. Gritters are out on main roads and bus routes.
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