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Billericay District Residents,Association

Resident“Help us to help you”

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Invitation to BDRA's AGM

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Local Plan

Coach Holidays

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May 2019In This Issue:

Visit the BDRA Website at: www.bdra.org

COME AND HELP THE BDRAThe BDRA is active representingresident’s interests in manyareas of our town’s life. Asexamples; we are currentlypressuring Basildon Councilto take action against the(probably) illegal dumping ofvast amounts of hardcore inBarrenleys Wood, we arequestioning the legality of thecamera controlled parking in theSt Edith’s Lane car park and weregularly respond to PlanningApplications which coulddamage our town’s specialcharacter.

The BDRA is run by residents forresidents, but we need morehelp. If you believe residentsdeserve a voice in whathappens to our town and youhave some free time why not

help us. No specific skills areneeded, just enthusiasm andpassion. Send an e-mail toresident @bdra.org and we’ll bein touch to explain how.

Local Plan The Loca l P lan and theresponses to the Regulation19 Consultation have beensubmitted to the Government’sPlanning Inspectorate. We havebeen advised that all responsesare included although someresidents are still to receiveformal notification. You can seethe responses on the Basildonwebs i te . The deve lopersresponses are worth a look!

Coach HolidayI have been told everyone had awonderful time in Bournemouthand the weather was superb.

Another successful trip byKathleen and Yvonne. Welldone. See photos below fromSue Clark. Look on page 12 forthe new trips this month andmany more are in the pipeline.

CAN YOU HELP?We need a road rep for 16 housesin Anvil Way and Blacksmith Close.If you have 20 minutes to spareeach month Paul Farrow would loveto hear from you on 01277 625126.

INVITATIONYou are invited to the BDRA AGM

On Wednesday 15th May

at Emmanuel Church Hall at 7.30pm

Come and hear about an eventful year and what the

Treasurer has to say.

Followed by our speaker

Julian Whybra a local Historian and Author

Billericay People, The fascinating story of our Mayflower Pilgrims leading

up to 1620. Julian will be presenting “The Mayflower and the Billericay

Connection” – half an hour on everything there is to know and everything

you wanted to know on what precisely are the connections between the

Mayflower ship and the town of Billericay.

There will be an opportunity for Qs and As, a cup of tea or coffee, cake and biscuits.

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As I write this AGM copy I have reflected on the last year, a very busyyear, when the Association has moved forward in a number of ways.The Local Plan has been the focus and the aim to make the

BDRA/BAG visible as an Association which is of the residents for theresidents of Billericay. This extra activity means we need more volunteersto follow up issues.

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In a recent newsletter, I wroteabout some of the naturereserves and parks available to us

in and around Billericay. Withsummer approaching, you may feelinclined to spread your wings alittle wider, and you do not need totravel far from Billericay to findsome very exciting nature andwildlife. Just south of Basildon,there is One Tree Hill, part of theextensive Langdon Hills CountryPark. This offers woodland,meadows and great views down tothe Thames. That’s the place to gofor a walk on a beautiful summer’sday, with the chance to seebutterflies in their natural element.

On one afternoon in July, my daughterand I saw nineteen species, includingWhite Admiral, Silver-washed Fritillary,Green Hairstreak and Brown Argus, allbutterflies which one is unlikely to find ina typical suburban garden, but availablefor all to enjoy just a few miles away. Andit is not just butterflies; one area of the

reserve is known as Johnson’s Meadow.In late May and June, the higher part ofit was just a shimmering purple haze,which closer attention showed to beEarly Purple Orchids, interspersed witha few Heath Spotted and PyramidalOrchids. There was even one solitaryGreater Butterfly Orchid, the only one Ihave ever found in Essex.

Not to be overlooked, of course, isHanningfield Reservoir, which may fallunder Chelmsford’s jurisdiction, but is

closer to Billericay, so I’m happy to claimit as one of our local reserves. This iscertainly the place to go for birdlife andin spring it is at its peak. With the wintermigrants not yet departed to theirnorthern breeding grounds and thesummer visitors already arriving, onecan see a wealth of ducks and wadersaround the water’s edge, while in thewoodland, blackcaps and chiffchaffssing out lustily above a carpet ofbluebells. Around the small dippingpond, always a magnet for groups of

Out andaboutwith

Natureby Alan Waddoups children from local schools, skim Broad-

bodied Chasers and other dragonflies,while, later in the summer, Common Blueand Small Copper butterflies can befound on the yellow fleabane along thebank. Last, but by no means least, is theVisitor Centre itself, with its viewing areaoverlooking the bird-feeders and thereservoir beyond and with its newlyenlarged kitchen area always ready toserve a well-earned piece of cake andcup of tea – better than shopping on aSaturday afternoon, I can tell you!

One Tree Hill 1) White Admiral Butterfly. 2) Early Purple Orchids. 3) Greater Butterfly Orchid. 4) Broad-bodied Chaser

Hanningfield 1) Squirrel from the Visitor Centre. 2) Muntjac from Oak Hide. 3) Chiffchaff in Well Wood

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Dear Editor,Billericay FoodbankHi, I wonder if it would be possible to include

a short notice about the Billericay Foodbank

in the next edition of The Resident magazine?

‘The Billericay Foodbank exists to help people

going through a difficult time who need extra

support with essential foodstuffs. We are

open on Tuesday afternoons. Please phone

07707 466 262 for an informal chat and you

will be invited to come along to St. John's

Church, Outwood Common, where the

foodbank is located.’

Best wishes, Jim Rose

St John’s Billericay Foodbank

Billericay & Little Burstead Team Ministry

Tel: 07707 466 262

Registered Charity No: 1131650

A HEADSTONE FOR ARTHUR CHARLES ARGENT “SAVE THE DATE”I am pleased to say that the stone has been deliveredand by the time you read this it should also havebeen engraved and awaiting installation over thegrave of Charles Argent in the Churchyard of StMary The Virgin, Little Burstead.

Rev Paul Carr, Team Rector for Billericay, has agreed a date of themorning of Saturday 22 June for the dedication of the stone.Arrangements are in hand with Rev Paul but the exact timings are notyet finalised. I want to give as many people as possible theopportunity to attend the dedication of the headstone and rememberCharles nearly one hundred years after his death. I would like toinvite not only all those who made a financial contribution, or wantedto do so and found the money raised was already sufficient, but alsothe wider community who would like to remember Charles.I’m very grateful to the Editor of The Resident for allowing me to usethis article as my way of communicating with everyone. Publicationdates mean that there probably won’t be time to give exact timings viaThe Resident, so please if you want to come to the dedication on 22June and would like all the details when they are available please letme know and I’ll add your name to my list. Either email meDennisks@btinternet.com, phone on 01277 655871 (before 6.00pm ifpossible please) or drop me a note to Mrs Karen J Dennis, The Ferns,6 Newlands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0QD.

I am so grateful to the people of Billericay, Great Burstead and LittleBurstead for their support and hope to see you on Saturday 22 June.Karen J Dennis

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Billericay Bowling ClubCome & Try sessions onTuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st& 28th May. Attendance atall dates not required. Flatsoled trainers or shoes are

the only requirement. Refreshments provided.Contact Jenny or Brian 01268 410883 or07941 977338.

Cercle Français de Basildon et Billericay

The Cercle Francais deBasildon et Billericay meetsselected Fridays at The Fold at8.00pm. Friday 10th May –

Napoleon in music and songs, Friday 24thMay – French customs and traditions, Friday14th June – (Battle of Verdun). Further information telephone 07986 293419.www.basildonfrenchcircle.org.uk

Single Essex FriendsA small self run and fundingsocial group for singles over 50,who are single, divorced orwidowed. It is a friendly group

where members put on events which varybetween socials, meals out, theatre trips, shortwalks and Christmas meal, Summer Ball etc.We meet fortnightly in Billericay on Mondayevenings and if you would like furtherinformation contact 07922 415298.

The Billericay Ladies Probus Club

Meets for lunch at 12.00 on thesecond Monday of each monthat Mount Avenue BanquetingSuite, Hutton, CM13 2NS.

Lunch is served followed by a speaker. We alsohave coach trips, and coffee mornings. New members are always welcome. Contactstephanie4probus@gmail.com

Billericay Lions Ladies Table Top Sale on Saturday15th June at the ReadingRooms, High Street,Billericay. 9.15am-12.15pm.Sales tables, raffle, tombola,

and light refreshments. Charity of the year-Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Basildon & Billericay U3AMeets 4th Fridayof the month atthe Canon RocheCentre (behind

the Catholic Church) Laindon Road, Billericay,2.30-4.00pm. Friday 24th May will be TonyDiamond on “The Shipping Forecast”.Members free, Guests £2. Limited parking. Telephone 07960 654707. Email Membershipu3a18@gmail.com or visithttp://u3asites.org.uk/bb

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BDRA Area CommitteeMeetings

All members welcome toattend. If you would liketo raise an issue or areinterested in local mattersand want to get involvedwe would love to see you.Next meeting dates willbe in the June Resident.

Contact us on resident@bdra.org

Basildon Council Crunch TimesMobile tip for householdwaste.

Saturday 18th May 9.00am-12.00pmLittle Burstead Car ParkSaturday 28th May 9.00am-12.00pmRadford Crescent Car Park Billericay. www.basildon.gov.uk/crunch

Billericay WIMeets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month at 2.00pmin the WI Hall, St Ediths Lane. Wednesday15th May - “The Story of Glyndebourne” withRob Theobold.

Buttsbury WIMeets on 2nd Tuesday of the month at CanonRoche Hall 8.00pm-10.00pm. New memberswelcome, for details contact Jan Nash on01277 630147.

South Green WIMeet on 3rd Thursday of the month 7.45pm-10.00pm at South Green Memorial Hall. Newmembers welcome contact Doreen Gazzardon 01277 652739.

Greenway RamblersMeets 10.00am everyTuesday (5-6 miles) andSunday (longer walks of10+ miles with a breakfor lunch). Walkscommence at different

venues (Pub or Recreation Ground car park)details can be found in the current WalksProgramme. New members welcome. ContactJoe Lawton on 01277 631119 or visitwww.greenwayramblers.org.uk

Billericay ParkrunEvery Saturday 8.45am atLake Meadows. Parkrunprovides a free, timed, 5krun, jog or walk for allstandards from 4 yrs+ .A great family and

community event in lovely surroundings. Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/billericay or visitour Facebook page.

'Gone Too Soon'Bereavement SupportGroup for parents whohave lost a Son orDaughter. Meetings areheld 3rd Monday of the

month at Reid’s, 66-68 Laindon Rd, 7.00pm-9.00pm. Next Meeting is on Monday 20thMay. Free parking available. Visit www.gonetoosoon.online or call Lynn fora chat on 07387 805406.

Hutton Bridge Club Learn to play Bridge! Lessonsevery Monday morning atthe Hutton Community Centre.Contact Tony on 07957 406088.

Billericay Horticultural Society

Meets in St Mary MagdalenChurch, High St on the 3rdMonday of every month at 8pm.Entry is £1 for members and £2for visitors. Monday 20th May“Herbs” with Zsuzsa.

Billericay Archeological And Historical Society

Meetings are held at The Fold,Billericay Arts Association,Laindon Road, at 8.00pm.Monday 13th May – “Womenin Medieval London” with

Caroline Baron 7.30pm.

Billericay SocietyMeetings are held in the FoldBillericay Arts Association,Laindon Road 01277 659286.Wednesday 15th May –“The Hazards of Running a

Charity Shop”.

Billericay Floral Arrangment GroupMeet at 8.00pm in the WI Hall in StEdith’s Lane, Billericay. Wednesday

5th June – “The Two P’s” with Patricia Ellis.

Billericay Model Railway Group

Exhibition including 11+Layouts, 7 Traders, 2demonstrations andstatic display of model

engineering. Saturday 11th May, HannakinsFarm Community Centre, Rosebay Ave.,Billericay, 10.00am-5.00pm. Adults £5.00,Concessions: £4.50, Under 18yrs £3.00, 5yrs& under free. Contact exhibitionmanager@billericaymrg.orgTelephone 07767 390172 or visithttp://www.billericaymrg.org

Brentwood Wine SocietyShenfield Parish Hall,every 2nd Tuesday of the

month from 8.00pm-10.00pm. Experts present8 wines to taste each evening. Trial evening forfree. Next date Tuesday 14th May. Contact Steve on 07776 031747 orstephen.hill33@btopenworld.com

Norsey Wood Open DayOpen Day on Sunday12 May, 11.00am to4.00pm – entrance free.Parking improved but

limited, please park and walk via improvedpathway from Lilford Rd entrance. Activitiesinclude a static bird of prey display, ponddipping, homes for wildlife, craftdemonstrations and wildlife organisation stalls.Hot drinks and snacks from local Scouts. Visitnorseywoodsociety.uk or contact the Ranger,Chris, on 01277 624553.

Charity LunchesCharity Lunches atBillericay MethodistChurch, Western Rd onSaturday 11th May

in aid of Medic Malawi, a charity committed toproviding high quality health care, support forAIDS orphans, education and leadershipdevelopment, and on Saturday 8th June inaid of the local charity Hamelin Trust,supporting individuals with disabilities andtheir carers. Two course snack lunches from12.30-1.30pm. Contact 01277 622297.

Art at the Fold Annual Art Exhibition &Sale – Saturday 4th May

at the Fold, Laindon Road, Billericay at9.30am-4.30pm. Free admission, refreshments available.

Chelmsford & District Welsh SocietyAnnual concert featuring the Bridgend MaleVoice Choir, and the talented trio Serin.Chelmsford Cathedral on Saturday 8th June2019, at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50. ContactGwenno on 07724 144432 or visitwww.chelmsfordwelsh.org.uk/home.www.facebook.com/chelmsfordwelshTwitter@chelmsfordwelsh

Belvedere Jazz & Music ClubThe Chichester Hotel, Old London Road,Rawreth SS11 8UE. Entrance fee from £12.50.Food from 6.15pm. Performances 8.00pm-10.30pm. Wednesday 5th June The SydLawrence Orchestra with leader & vocalistChris Dean Admission £20. 8.00pm-10.30pm.belvederejazz@gmail.com or telephone07850 607075.

Chelmsford Jazz ClubCramphorne Theatre Chelmsford. Doors Open11.45am. Advance Booking 01245 606505£12 & £16. Sunday 12th May – “SweetChorus” featuring John Etheridge, DavidKelbie, Chris Garrick and Peter Townsend.

Billericay Folk Dance ClubMeet every Tuesday 8.00-10.00pm (except 2nd Tuesdayof the month) in the WI Hall inSt Ediths Lane. Refreshmentsincluded. You do not need a

partner. Contact Helen 01268 541059.

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Royal London has released newstatistics stating that 59% ofparents either do not have a

will or have one that is out of date.

When someone dies without a valid will,the intestacy rules are followed, which setsout who will inherit your estate. However,there is no provision in the intestacyrules for the appointment of guardiansto look after your children under theage of 18. A will is the only legal way ofestablishing your children’s whereabouts,should you die before they are of age.

It is a scenario that no parent wishes toever consider. However, you can prepare

for the unthinkable in the best possibleway by appointing them with reliable,trustworthy guardians.

Guardians are responsible for the day-to-day care of any minor children and canmake decisions about their education,health and welfare. Therefore, it isimportant that you name guardians in yourwill who you believe are responsible andare up to the job!

You can leave guardians with instructionson how you would like your children to beraised and provide them with financialsupport. If, on your passing, yourchildren’s other parent is still alive, then it

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Hopefully your chosen legal guardianswill never be needed. However, if they are,you can take comfort in knowing thatyou have provided clear and simpleinstructions on who you would like to raiseyour children.

If you would like to make or amendyour will to include provision for

guardians to look after your children, then please contact one of

our specialists in the Wills, Trust andProbate team. I am based in our

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Are you a parent without a will?is normal practice that they would continueto have full parental responsibility.

However, with family dynamics changing,this is not always the case. In theunfortunate event of there not being asurviving parent, if you do not appointguardians your intentions won’t be known.If family members cannot agree on what isbest, then the court may have to beinvolved and the decision put into thehands of someone you have not met!

By having a valid will in place that appointsthe guardians of your choice, you areensuring that your children are looked afterby people you trust .

stand at £14,282. You would have had noincome and its buying power is less than itwas 18 years ago, that’s Risk!

What you really want is three things:-

- Your capital to keep its value, not thesame number of pounds!

- Produce rising income either now orin future if required. Your bills and othercosts will be larger in future than they aretoday. Rates, water sewage etc. will allincrease over the years ahead. Interestrates cannot rise indefinitely so you mustinvest capital properly to produce risingincome.

- Avoid tax. There is no point in making

either growth or income and then paying20% or more of it to the Inland Revenue.

It can be done by investing in a properlybalanced and well-spread portfolio withinshare based (and cash) ISA accounts.Sure, it cannot be risk free but as the aboveshows even cash holdings carry risk.

UK “income” shares are today exceedinglycheap and producing well over 3% p.a.income, some even produce 6% or more,with higher income in prospect and highercapital values, what’s not to like?

Speak to your Independent FinancialAdviser, every day they invest client’smoney to produce income and meet theirclient’s needs for capital expenditure.

After a decade of virtually non-existent interest rates its nowonder people are seeking

higher income from their capital.“I want the largest income I canget without any risk” is a commoncomment we hear. “O.K.” I alwayssay, “Can you tell me what youmean by Risk”?

“Well we don’t want to lose the capital” theyreply, “what in money terms or value,” Ienquire?

Let me explain, supposeyou have £10,000 in the bank and spendthe interest (the income) every year howmuch will you have in five years’ time? Youwould still have £10,000 but what will it beworth, what will it buy you? It’s inflationthat’s the problem.

Interest rates have been lower than inflationfor some years now so even if you neverspent a penny of your capital it is simplyreducing in value daily let alone producingthe income you want.

£10,000 in the year 2000 needs to be£16,534 today, to simply buy what it wouldin 2000. At 2% p.a. (the average interestrate over the same period) a depositaccount with no withdrawals would only

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Many readers will remember the magnificentmagnolia that for many years graced thesmall triangle at the top of the gardens in the

park. Sadly, the tree died a couple of years ago,probably due to a very wet winter, which must haverotted the roots. Recently, Andy Maddocks,Chairman of BDRA, planted a new tree – a crab apple– in the gardens. The tree was donated jointly by BDRA and the Reading Roomsand will complement the other new trees in the gardens. As wellas the blossom providing pollen and nectar for bees and otherpollinators, the leaves provide food for moth caterpillars, andthe fruit is eaten by birds, such as blackbirds, thrushes andcrows and mammals, such as mice, foxes and even badgers.

The volunteer gardeners in the park have also been busyplanting nearly 100 new plants in the top area of the Garden ofthe Child in the Park. Shrubs have been planted to providestructure and a variety of grasses and perennials in reds,oranges and blues will give colour in midsummer and into theearly autumn. Other plants are gradually being introduced tothe whole garden, with the aim of providing year-long interestand ground cover, saving on maintenance. It is hoped everyonewill enjoy the garden, whilst children are encouraged to keep tothe paths.

Our Information Hut near the café will be open most morningsand alternate Saturdays throughout the summer. Do visit, meetour team of helpers and see our interesting wall displays orperhaps purchase a History of the Park booklet or the story ofthe Wizard & Dragon!

You may just be in time to join our Great Lake Race on SundayMay 5th. There may still be a few places available for our EarlyBird Walk on Sunday May 19th at 7.00am led by Neil Sumner,bird specialist. Booking is essential through our on-line bookingsystem at www.lakemeadows.org.uk where further detailscan be found.

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Basildon CommunityPolicing Team andOperation Raptor

Your police officers arecontinuing to work really hardto keep you safe in Billericaywi th some rea l l y goodproactive work and results inrecent weeks.

Following concerns aroundanti-social behaviour and drugtaking in the Lake Meadowsarea the Community PolicingTeam have been running acrackdown to target theseproblems, ironically calledOperation Quiet. As part of thiswe have been carrying outstop searches to target thosewho may be using or sellingdrugs. Just last week wearrested the occupants in acar in Radford Crescent forpossession with intent tosupply. That investigationcontinues.

We also had two positive stopsearches, where individual

We received this report in response toour question about policing in Billericay.We are led to believe that this reportcould be the first and others will follow.

were found with drugs inWoodbrook Crescent.

And we haven’tforgotten the night-time economy withour patrols continuingalong Billericay HighStreet at weekendsto ensure everyoneenjoys themselvessafely.

Our Police Community SupportOfficers have also been busyon their rounds and have beenvisiting school children in thetown. So far they have visitedSt Peter’s, South Green andButtsbury primary schools.

Our Basildon Local PolicingTeam and Operation Raptorcolleagues recently dealt witha nasty and complex fraudinvolving an elderly victim,which serves as a reminder tous all to keep an eye out forneighbours and relatives toensure they don’t fall prey tothese callous individuals.

The victim, who lived inBillericay, was targeted by aruthless criminal pretendingto be a police officer. Thesuspect managed to obtain£5,000 from the victim afterconvincing her she washelping the police with aninvestigation and getting themoney from her bank. Thesuspect then attended herhome to collect the cash, evenwearing high visibility clothingin an attempt to look moreconvincing. The next day thevictim told their family whocalled us. The same suspectstelephoned the victim againasking for more money, thist ime the v ic t im agreedbecause we were ready andwaiting. We parked up and

waited for the suspects tomake their move and theyduly arrived at the address.Unfortunately for them so didwe and arrested both for fraud.They remain on bail and theinvestigation continues.

Don’t forget to comeand see us for a chatand to tell us aboutyour crime andpolicing relatingconcerns. We willnext be at CostaCoffee on BillericayHigh Street on May7th and 31st. Takecare of yourselvesand don’t forget – call us if you needus.

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Membership SecretaryWe are looking for someone whois interested in managing ourmembership in partnership withthe Area secretaries. We have arecording system which is up todate, needs to be sustained andencouraged to grow.

We are proud to have a thirdof the households in Billericayand sur round ing area inthe Residents’ Association.Obviously we would like to havemore and attend various localevents to raise our profile. As amembership secretary youwould be part of the maincommittee and attend theirmonthly meetings.

The BDRA has been inexistence for 93 years andwe see it as the voice of theresidents of Billericay. Comeand join us and help that voiceto expand. Ring Andy, our chairon 01277 654173 for a chatabout the role.

Barrenleys Wood Response has now beenreceived from EnvironmentAgency, and Basildon Councilare now leading theinvestigation. As a result of thisresponse Al Daw has written toBasildon Council seekinganswers to a number of furtherspecific questions.

CCTV Parking Cameras It has been confirmed byBasildon Council that thecamera controlling the St Edith'sLane car park needs planningpermission but that no suchpermission has been appliedfor nor granted. The companyconcerned are now to applyfor retrospective planningpermission.

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“Help us to help you”

BDRA/BAG cannot offer anyadvice on whether PenaltyNotices issued whilst this is thecase are legal, but if anyresident who has receivedsuch a notice seeks to have itoverturned on these groundswe'd be interested to knowthe outcome. Tell us atresident@BDRA.org.

We believe a similar situationapplies to the Westgate carpark at Basildon and note thatour MP and Mayor becameinvolved in that case.

We find it extraordinary that aprofessional parking companylike Smart Parking didn't knowit needed this permission. Ithas a very similar name to thefirm involved at Westgate. Canthey be one and the same?

When the company doesapply for planning permissionall residents are able tocomment or object and weencourage residents to takeadvantage of this right. BDRAwill be objecting.

Chase Farm, Dunton RoadSecretary has been in contactwith Little Burstead PC ParishClerk. LBPC are aware of theproblem with lorry movementsassociated with this locationand are liaising with BasildonCouncil. It is understood thatBasildon Council are takingaction but details are notavailable. We will monitorprogress.

Planning Applicationsdecided*16/00999 Magdalen Lodge,Potash Road. Proposal tobuild 18 houses. Applicant

appealed on the grounds ofnon-determination by BasildonCouncil and sought costs.Appeal on both groundsrejected.

*18/00587 46 Stock Road.Demolition of existing propertyand erect a part two andpart three storey buildingcomprising 8 self containedflats, layout car parking spacesand amenity space. Appealrejected. This site will nowbe developed in accordancewith 17/01806, demolition ofdetached house and garage,construct 2 no. properties withintegral garages, which waspreviously granted on appeal.The original property hasalready been demolished.

Billericay Ford Garage Believed 3 years left on leaseand garage seeking to sell inview of excessive renewal cost.

Parking in Perry StreetThe residents of Perry Streethave highlighted inconsideratepark ing on pavementsb lock ing access fo rpedestrians with buggies,wheelchairs and mobilityscooters. Both the localCouncil and the Police’sresponses have beenunsatisfactory. Other parking,though not illegal, is causingconsiderable congestion. Alocal resident received anemail from SEPP (South EastParking Partnership) assuringher that money has beenallocated for traffic regulationsin Perry Street and in the nextfew months there will benotices to that effect.

Watch this space.

Nominations forthe AGM – 15th May

Main Committee (EXCO)

Chair Andy Maddocks

Vice Chair Mike Andrews

Treasurer Peter Sharp

Secretary Dave Hawke

BAG Committee

Chair Mike Andrews

Secretary Andy Wilson

East and Burstead AreaCommittee

Chair Eve Oliver

Vice Chair Keith Bailey

Secretary Mike Andrews

West Area Committee

Chair Mervyn Wright

Secretary Tony Beard

THE RESIDENT is published by the Billericay District Residents’ AssociationEditor: Chris Wade Tel: 01277 632390. Email resident@bdra.org

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Billericay District Residents’ Association ����������� COACH TRIPS���������������������

Please note that all payments should be made as soon aspossible and sent to the person named on the trip

advertisement. Cheques should be made payable to BDRAand the trip title shown on the back of the cheque.

Departure points for all trips: GG – Gooseberry Green, busstop at roundabout, OA – Orchard Avenue, approachingStock Road, LR – Laindon Road, bus stop between Sun

Corner and the fire station, SG – South Green, bus stop to Wickford, opposite the retirement apartments.

Please note – When a trip is confirmed the fare must be paid as soon as possible.

PRIVACY NOTICE We understand that you consented to BDRA holding personal details about you when you subscribed as a member of the Billericay District residents’ Association and a recipient of the Resident magazine.The information which we hold is your name and address, and we may hold additional information which you have provided such as your email address and/or telephone number.We hold this data for the purpose of delivering the Resident Magazine to you and to collect and administer your subscription payments. We will hold your personal information only for as long as is necessary for these purposes.Personal data is held securely and will not be shared with any third parties. You have the right to request to see what information we hold about you. You have the right to instruct us to delete your personal information from ourrecords at any time. This would result in the termination of your membership of the BDRA.

If concession prices are quoted (ie seniors, children) these should be requested at the time of booking or the full price will apply. In the event that you need to cancel all efforts will be madeto resell your seats, however if we are unable to resell your seats you are liable for payment. The terms and conditions which apply to BDRA coach trips can be found at www.bdra.org.

MONDAY 29TH JULY – GUIDED TOUR OF THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT FOLLOWED BY A THREE COURSE LUNCH FULL – PLEASE PAY NOWThis trip was booked to accommodate the large waiting list from the April trip.The people on the list will have been contacted already and here are details ofcosts, times and lunch.

Lunch has had to be changed as the Strand Palace Hotel is being refurbed. There willbe a 3 course lunch with coffee and tea at Balls Brothers in the city. After lunch we willreturn home.

Cost: £44.50

Depart: GG 8.00am. OA 8.05.am. LR 8.15 am. SG 8.025am. Back in Billericayapproximately 6.00pm.

Yvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST – BRIGHTON WITH CREAM TEA AND OPTIONAL PAVILION TOURBrighton is one of the most famous of all seaside resorts and caters for everyone withits Royal Pavilion, marina, promenade, pier and famous lanes. Enjoy a tour round thePavilion with an audio guide and cream tea or just explore Brighton and finish the dayoff with a cream tea.

Cost: Coach, Pavilion tour and cream tea £35.00 or Coach and cream tea £20.50

Depart: GG 8.00am OA 8.05am LR 8.15am SG 8.20am Back in Billericayapproximately 7.30pm

Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Tuesday 14th May

Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER – LEE VALLEY CRUISE WITH FISH AND CHIP LUNCH AND VAN HAGE GARDEN CENTREOn our way to Broxbourne we stop at the Van Hage garden centre for morning coffee.The centre has plants, garden equipment, clothing and much more. It boasts a freeanimal garden with over 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles.

After coffee we continue the short journey to Broxbourne where we board our boat fora two and a half hour cruise during which a fish and chip lunch will be served.

Cost: Coach, garden centre, cruise and lunch £35 00

Depart: GG 8.15am OA 8.20am LR 8.30am, SG 8.35am. Back in Billericayapproximately 5.00pm.

Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Tuesday 28th May

Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342

For your information our coach organisers Kathleen and Yvonne have a mobile for use on the day of a trip only. The number is 07518 122647. Please put it in your contacts.

THURSDAY 16TH MAY – RYE ON MARKET DAYYvonne and Kathleen are looking forward to seeing you on the day. Here is a reminderof the pick up times. Emergency mobile for use on the day only is 07518 122647.Please put it in your contacts. Depart: GG 8.15am. OA 8.20am. LR 8.30am. SG 8.35am. Back in Billericayapproximately 6.30pm.Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 2019 – “ANNIE” STARRING CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD 2.30PM MATINEE PERFORMANCE CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHENDYvonne and Kathleen are looking forward to seeing you on the day. Here is a reminderof the pick up times. Emergency mobile for use on the day only is 07518 122647.Please put it in your contacts. Depart: GG 12.20pm, OA 12.25pm, LR 12.35pm SG 12.40pm.Yvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

SUNDAY 16TH JUNE – HIDDEN GARDENS OF BURYFULLThis event is held every year and all the money raised goes to the St NicholasHospice Care. About 30 gardens are open to the public and all are within walking distance of thetown centre.All the shops are open so come and enjoy the party atmosphere and therefreshments on offer.Depart: GG 8.30am. OA 8.35am. LR 8.45am. SG 8.50am. Back in Billericayapproximately 7.00pm.Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

SATURDAY 6TH JULY – KING'S LYNN AND SANDRINGHAM HOUSE,MUSEUM AND GARDENSWe head to the Hanseatic town of King's Lynn, which was one of England's mostimportant ports from as early as the 12th century and this maritime past is still verymuch in evidence today. The town's heritage is reflected in an amazing array ofhistoric buildings and two magnificent market placesOn leaving King's Lynn we make our way to Sandringham House where you haveaccess to the House, Museum and Gardens. Sandringham is the much-loved countryretreat of Her Majesty the Queen, and has been the private home of four generationsof British monarchs since 1862. The house set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, isperhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk. The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene is of exceptional historic interest withmemorials to many members and relations of the Royal Family from Queen Victoriaonwards. It is used regularly as a place of worship by the Royal Family and Estatestaff and open to the public, except if it is booked for a private function, which we willnot be aware of at the time of booking.Cost: Coach & Entrance to Sandringham Cons. £30.00, Adults £32.00 Child (5-15)£24.00Depart: GG 8.00am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG 8.20am. Back in Billericayapproximately 7.00pm.Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Sunday 12th MayYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560

• STOP PRESS •Look out for the details of the trip to the Palladium forthe Panto. Final details of dates and prices will be in a

future Resident.

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