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Welcome to the Village Park Residents Association. Thornaby on Tees
Your residents group for the Village Area.
Membership is free to every household in the Village Area.
(Supported by Stockton Residents & Community Groups Association)
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If you see any Anti Social Behaviour no matter how small call Neighbourhood policing on 302930
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The VPRA News Blog (click here for past months)
Your VPRA at work reports for January 2010
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Click here for CFYA Bin and Recycle Collection Days
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27/01/2010 The Imagination Explorer
VPRA contacted by Haleem Gafoor, another one of our communities friends among the officers of Stockton Borough Council regarding The Imagination Explorer
A new and exciting Mobile Play Vehicle to develop, enable and support Free Play in Stockton on Tees. Funded through the Big Lottery play strategy of Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Free to choose , Free to access ,Free to participate,Free to come and go as they please ??
Specifications. An area 30’0 x 20’0 is required to open up the vehicle. In order to set up safely, it needs to be off road on a hard surface, with space for young people to access and consideration for the surrounding areas needs and access.
The Play Room measures 15’0 x 15‘ 0 and provides the main space for a wide range of activities. The room contains a large screen television which can be used to access games consoles and DVD’s. Activities that young people have chosen to do so far on the mobile include – Christmas Decorations, badge making, puppets, colouring sheets, activity sheets, Bingo, board games, PS2, circle games, dance competitions, chill out with friends, listen to music, large games - connect 4, jenga, draughts and dominoes, cars, kitchens / home corner, dinosaurs, wrestling figures, role play / dressing up, musical instruments, play dough, ball pool & see saw.
An additional small area provides a suitable space for a variety of activities from one to one support to cooking activities, storytelling, chill out and group discussions.
Resources. The most important resource is the staff who support children and young people to play in a friendly & safe environment. Whilst developing skills through play, enabling children and young people to enjoy themselves, explore, create, build confidence, learn new skills, have fun, gain independence, manage risks, build relationships and friendships. The Play activities that the children choose to take part in work towards the ECM framework and 5 outcomes.
For more information contact Futurity Tees Valley on 608919 or email Futurityteesvalley@btconnect.com
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26/01/2010 Thornaby Town Centre / Thornfield
UPDATE Via Eastern Area Partnership Board, VPRA can reveal that following the pressures of recent market and banking conditions, Thornfield Ventures Ltd, holding company for Thornfield Properties Plc, has been placed into administration. With its joint partners HBOS being subsumed by Lloyds in 2008, the decision has been taken by Lloyds to recoup existing property development loans as part of its approach to manage the high level of debt. Whilst the special purpose vehicle, Thornfield Properties (Thornaby), remains directly unaffected and will continue to operate in the delivery of Thornaby Town Centre, all staff are to be made redundant at the end of January.
Hammerson has been appointed to take over the asset management of Thornfield’s property portfolio, which includes Thornaby Town Centre. This decision was made due to the development experience and asset management skills that Hammerson’s have built up following the delivery of large-scale, retail regeneration schemes.
An introductory meeting has been held between the Council and Hammerson to establish their intentions for Thornaby town centre. Early discussions indicate that Hammerson’s are committed to continue to work in partnership with the Council to ensure the long-term viability of the development. Issues to be addressed include the requirement for a road link from Allensway to Trenchard Avenue, improvements to the weekly market and the resolution of various financial objectives
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25/01/2010 Area Partnerships
VPRA Contacted By James Hadman of Stockton Residents and Community groups
Following on from the bus tours, organised via the Eastern Area Partnership Board team, which took place just before and Christmas following funding from the Regional Efficiency and Improvement Partnership, some of the feedback from residents was that they would like more information on the following two key themes:
- More information on regeneration plans for the Borough; and
- Services and facilities for Children & Young People.
- As a result two meetings have been organised where you will be able to meet Officers who will provide you with more information and updates on these themes.
The first meeting will take place on the 3rd February 2010, at 9.30am – 11.30am, at the Education Centre, Junction Road, where more information on regeneration plans for the Borough will be provided. Breakfast will be served on arrival. The second meeting on Children and Young People will take place on the 10th February 2010, at 1.30pm – 3.30pm at the Education Centre, Junction Road, where more information on services and facilities for Children and Young People will be provided. Lunch will be served on arrival.
Agendas for the meetings will be circulated on the day.
These Seminars are open to all members of the public, whether you attended the original Bus Tours or not.
If you would require transport to these Seminars please give James a call and he will arrange something.
Confirm your attendance by contacting the Partnerships & Engagement team on (01642) 528677 or Stockton Residents & Community groups Association (SCRGA) on (01642) 733912 or by simply contactin the VPRA via this site.
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24/01/2010 Black Bobbies Field
Well done to Chris Ridley the SBC Countryside Ranger for litter picking the Black Bobbies area today.Collected 10 bags of rubish from around there and the riverbank.
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24/01/2010 Lower Village Green
VPRA Reps began clearing some of the filth and detritus left after the snow has melted around popular "sledging" spots in the area. Much of this has consisted of plastic bottles, tins and some gloves. This work will continue over the following week and next weekend.
People wanting to get involved in the work get in touch via this site.
Litter Pick next Sunday 31st Jan 12 noon weather permitting.
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23/01/2010 Poisoned Meat
Residents expressing concern that someone has been leaving poisoned meat out. The intention being to kill foxes but putting the risk of domestic pets being killed too. No animals have died yet but are said to have been made ill.This follows on from the concerns about poisoning over of the Harold Wilson Sports field, where a family dog did die. Please pass on any information about this highly illegal activity to the police or contact the VPRA and we will be pleased to pass the info on.
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23/01/2010 Teesdale Park
VPRA contacted by the Friends of Teessdale Park/Thornaby FC regarding their excellent work they are leading with over in the Teesdale Park Area. This group, made up of residents, the landowners and is supported by local councillors and local police. They report that an application for funding has been made to the Big Lottery Community Fund and has passed stage 1 with stage two involving a consultation process and will involve planning permission being sought to ensure the long term future of the area including the Thornaby FC football ground.
Work will include Palisade fencing,Partially donated by SBC following the demolition of Hardwick Primary School, AActivity Trail around the area, a Youth Shelter , a picnic area and new gates, ensuring greater security. To get involved contact Ray Morton, of both Friends of teesside Park and the manager of Thornaby FC.
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22/01/2010 VPRA News
VPRA reps met with the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire today,following the groups nomination for a Queens Award for Voluntary Work in our community.The externally made nomination has been made following the groups work in different areas across the patch, including the work in the Village Park, Northumbria in Bloom awards won for the neighbourhood and a number of different projects benefiting the whole community. No news is expected concerning this very generous nomination until June at the earliest. Watch this space as they say.
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18/01/2010 CFYA Action
Following reports from VPRA over the weekend potholes on Basselton Lane have been logged for action with the following Flare numbers 818602 and 818531.
The burst main on Millbank was also actioned on Flare number 818525 with Northumbrian Water sending a squad out today to repair it.
If you spot anything that needs repairing please contact CFYA by email careforyourarea@stockton.gov.uk or by phone on 01642 391959
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17/01/2010 Village Park
Now there is a thaw in the heavy snow we now have the problem of flooding in a couple of areas in the park.Hopefully they will drain off naturally in the next day or so.
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17/01/2010 Potholes
Following the month of frosts,snow and ice there are a lot of potholes appearing in our roads. If you do spot any then please let CFYA know about them. VPRA reported a batch of them along the Village Green stretch of Basselton Lane today, pictures e mailed to CFYA this afternoon.
As well as the potholes we also reported a water main that looks like it has burst on Millbank lane near to the Police Station.
Thanks to CFYA for their swift work on repairing a collapsed pavement reported on 3rd Jan.near St.Peters Church.
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16/01/2010 Village Park Benches
All three benches are now in place around the park and looking good.
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15/01/2010 Thorntree Road
Plans arrived today for the possible alterations to the Thorntree Road Traffic Calming Scheme. The original system put in by SBC and ARUP has had quite a few complaints from residents and the bus company Arriva about the placing of the speed humps.It is a little disapointing to the VPRA as they organised the initial meetings and there were no objections from residents at the time or from any transport companies.The plan was designed by ARUP on behalf of SBC and since then Arriva have complained about damage to some buses due to the ramps. Click Thorntree Road title for pdf copy.
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14/01/2010 Thornaby Academy
Website and details about the planned new Thornaby Academy.
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13/01/2010 Urgent Icy Roads
Residents are warned today about the dangerous slippy icy roads and pavements.Even though the main roads are gritted please take care as there is black ice on all roads and pavements.Ant sleet or rain is also freezing over as soon as it reaches the cold ground. A slow thaw is expected but dont get caught out.
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11/01/2010 Park at Night
An unusual picture of the Village Park play area taken in the dark tonight while getting pictures of the new benches.Taken at 5.45 pm with flash on.
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11/01/2010 Park Benches
CFYA have busy in the Village Park today despite the cold weather.They have started the programme of trimming bushes and shrubs near the bowls club and more importantly they have installed the first of the new park benches.to replace the ones that were nearly stolen in September
The other two benches should be in place this week.The seats are partially funded by the Thornaby Town Council. Click here to see original design that was nearly taken away for probable resale.
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11/01/2010 Salt Bins
CFYA out and about this afternoon delivering the salt in the VPRA area. This is despite the slow thaw which has begun to free our roads. However, it's when starting to thaw it is often time to take more care due to patches of ice.
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10/01/2010 Snow Pictures
Some pictures of the snow around the area over the weekend. Click on the pictures below to see the full collections.2 Seperate days with over 100 shots.
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10/01/2010 Frozen River
Reports today that a man had died falling through the ice on the Tees at Infinity Bridge. Please do not go onto the ice as the river is flowing fast underneath it.
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09/11/2010 Frozen River
Please use your common sense when out and about near the river and ponds during this cold spell. The river Tees is frozen over as is the pond on Black Bobbies. Pictures below show the pond completely frozen and with a couple of inches of snow on top.There are footprints already on the pond.If anyone falls through they will not survive long.
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09/11/2010 Village Park
VPRA reps visiting the Village Park to do safety checks today due to the bad weather overnight.Paths all walkable although deep in snow.No one had ventured into the play areas allthough there were families rolling large snowballs. White out while in there added another half inch of snow.
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05/01/2010 Weather Precautions
As the bad weather is expected to carry on for at least the end of the week and into next week we are trying to keep grit bins topped up.If you do need salt/grit then there are 3 self serve bins that are topped up daily.1 on Green Lane opposite the club entrance,1 on Richardson Road Bank and the Other on Upper Green Lane opposite the church. Please take enough to grit your own paths and think of others.If you have elderly neighbours please spread some on their paths.
VPRA reps are working closelywith CFYA to maintain free stocks and to try and get piles of grit left around the area.Main reason for most areas not getting piles of grit dropped off is the danger of people triping over them.
If you see a grit bin that needs filling around the area or see a potentially dangerous stretch of pavement or road please contact CFYA and give them the details. Click on map to go to SBC site for details.
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03/01/2010 Wintry Weather
Take care around the Village Green area,the grit bins were empty this morning and roads and pavements covered in another inch plus of snow.E mail sent to CFYA to try and get bins topped up today or monday am latest.
Twitter updates still ongoing. Twitter Road Reports
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03/01/2010 Problem Pavement
Beware if walking around Thornaby Green, tarmac pavement has sunk opposite St.Peters Church.,close to the bench and bin.This has been reported to CFYA for urgent action
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02/01/2010 Weather Warnings
Continuing on from last years 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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01/01/2010
A very Happy New Year to all our residents and members from the management committee of the Village Park Residents Association.
Dont forget to keep an eye on the weather and road reports on our Twitter Pages
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