by Ann Clarke Many thanks to everyone in Ethelburt Avenue who contributed to the recent collection for Christian Aid. We raised £204.65 between us.
Category: 2013 Newsletters
APPRAISAL & MANAGEMENT
The draft Appraisal and Management Plan was on display at the party. This incorporated all the comments and amendments received by that time. It’s not too late for you to make comments…
HISTORY PROJECT
This year a group of six second-year history students at Southampton University undertook a project on “Herbert Collins & the Garden City”. One outcome was an attractive leaflet about his legacy and…
WINDOW REFURBISHMENT
by Harriot Smith & Ben Collings When we moved into our house at the top end of Ethelburt Avenue, we found the steel sash-windows would no longer open because of numerous layers…
MONKS BROOK
The Summer guided walk will be on 10th and 11th August 2013. All are most welcome. Meet at Swaythling Railway Station Car Park at 11 am. Walk duration is approximately 2 hours.
SMALL ADS
Herbert Collins patio doors and windows ( French window unit) and a large number of double Roman roof tiles. Tiles are not in great condition, so am happy to let them go…
APPRAISAL & MANAGEMENT PLAN
by Ray George About a year ago, I sent a letter to residents seeking help to draft an Appraisal and Management Plan for this conservation area. I’m sorry to say that the…
NO OPEN GARDENS DAY
The Committee has confirmed that we will not hold an Open Gardens Day this year. Gardeners have a year’s notice to prepare for the best ever Open Gardens Day next year.
HEDGEHOG STREET
by Anne Dempsey In the 1950s, Britain had 36 million hedgehogs. Now there are fewer than a million and numbers have fallen by 37% between 2003 and 2012. Habitat fragmentation is believed…