The HCERA Group now has 160 members. To join, you’ll need to be a member of Facebook. Log into Facebook, click ‘groups’, search for Herbert Collins Estates Residents Association and click ‘Join’….
Category: 2020 Newsletters
WILD FLOWER VERGES
by Debbie Smith, Bassett Green Road Following my suggestion in the summer Newsletter last year regarding the planting of wildflowers on the verges in Bassett Green Road, the Committee contacted Swaythling Councillor…
THE COMMUNITY
by Peter Martin Community really works around here. That is evidenced for me by the consistency of response to the Food Bank Appeal. In the emotional atmosphere of the early virus news,…
VE DAY BANK HOLIDAY
The sunny weather on the 8th May brought out flags and bunting and people having picnics in their front gardens. The lockdown was still in full swing. The 75th anniversary of VE…
OPEN GARDENS & COVID-19
by Lizzie Cox It was a beautiful sunny weekend in May and although we couldn’t hold Open Gardens as usual, it was delightful and uplifting to see so many videos and photos…
A SUBSCRIPTION HOLIDAY
Covid-19 has caused cancellation of our Summer Party and Open Gardens and it will also interfere with house calls to collect cash for the annual subscription. The Committee has therefore decided that…
THE AGM
It is unlikely that HCERA will be able to hold its AGM in the usual way. The Committee is exploring the possibility of holding a Zoom AGM. Notices will be sent out…
WANT HELP WITH CYCLING?
by Angela Cotton If you’d like to know about: • Safer routes around the city • Repair shops • Buying a second hand bike • Keeping your bike safe • Reporting problems…
“UNADOPTED ROAD”
by Ray George (Continued) The work in 1995 included, at the entrances of Ethelburt Avenue, strips of tarmac and 15mph speed signs. We were dismayed by the rapid deterioration in wet weather…