Committee Elected 10/5/11
Chairman - Fred Best
Treasurer - Moya Edmonds
Secretaries - Peter Wallace
& Jo Stonebrook
Area Representatives
Adam Close
Rita Wood &
Clive Beesley
Alderbrook Close
Pat & George Jones
Alderbrook Path &
Aldervale Cottages
Gwen Cottingham
Alderbrook Way
Peter Wallace
Stonecross Road
Gwen Cottingham
Walshes Cottages
Fred Best
Youth Co-ordinator
Youth Reps
Tom Martell &
Ellie Stonebrook
Grants Co-ordinator
Shirley Chamberlain
Please contact your Area Rep via the contact form or call Fred Best on 0758 181 1433 and he will forward your request.
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Operation Blitz
team will be out in your area Saturday night. You can contact the team directly between 6pm and midnight on 07787 685768.
Last weekend the team interacted with over 70 youths in the skate parks and recreation grounds across Wealden. The team reported they were all very well spirited and none of them had any alcohol, which is always good to hear.
As always, thanks for your support.
Gareth Hollister
Neighbourhood Policing Co-ordinator
2nd May 2012 - A Thank you from Wealden Police
We would just like to thank you for some excellent information passed onto us which has resulted in the arrest of a number of people for various offences.
We need you to be vigilant in your area. Let us know if you see something that you believe is suspicious. If it makes you think twice then its probably not right.
A member of the public recently called us after seeing suspicious behaviour. A male they didn’t recognise was leaving a property. This resulted in the arrest of a male, and the subsequent charge for a number of burglaries.
A member of the public called us after seeing 2 males that looked suspicious. Police attended and the 2 males were arrested after a search discovered tools used to possibly break into a property. The subsequent search of their home uncovered a number of items possibly taken from other burglaries.
Well done and thank you for continuing to support us in making Wealden an even safer place to live.
Please remember if you see something suspicious, “when would you” let us know.
Call our non emergency number 101, or if an offence is in progress its 999.
3rd May 2012
There have been a number of burglaries recently where high value German cars are stolen. These include BMW and Mercedes vehicles.
Properties are broken into, keys stolen and vehicles taken.
This is happening across Kent and Sussex and there have now been 2 in Wealden.
We would advise the following.
Make sure all doors and windows are locked securely. If you have dead locks, ensure these are used. Don’t leave your door on the latch.
Keep car keys hidden away. Do not leave them on display.
Consider locking vehicles in a garage if possible.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously, call 101.
LITTER PICK
SATURDAY 5TH MAY 2PM - A successful hour!
We did notice a lot of plastic bottles that have probably been blown out of the recycling bins. On the whole there was not as much litter as there has been in the past! Thanks to all the Volunteers who took time out to help including members of the Rotary Club - much appreciated.
Gleeson Development
www.planning.wealden.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=116166
and look at the Associated Documents Section for all correspondence regarding the application.
APPLICATION REFUSED 5/4/2012!
NHS Sussex Grant for Active Play Sessions
for kids to be held on Adam Field starting Wednesday 18th April 6.30-8.00pm
Registration Forms need to be completed 50p per person or £1 per family. Over 8's will need to be accompanied by an adult - see Youth Page for info.
Bus Stop - Aldervale (opp Aldervale Stores)
The wrong type of shelter has been erected by the contractors and the top peak has been replaced. Recent Graffiti will be cleaned off by the Town Council.
East Sussex Credit Union Times and locations have been changed due to reduced funding - check the Credit Union Page for up to date information. The Olympic Torch comes through Crowborough on Tuesday 17th July 12.06 start. For info see: The Olympic Torch is coming to Crowborough and Pevensey on Tuesday 17th July. WDC are looking for volunteers as Olympic Torch Relay Stewards at one of these two locations. (Must be over 18 years of age). Expression of Interest form which have been produced for potential volunteers need to be filled in and returned by Friday 11th May. These can be downloaded by searching for Olympics on the website at: www.wealden.gov.uk)
East Sussex Credit Union
Times and locations have been changed due to reduced funding - check the Credit Union Page for up to date information.
Youthlink Bus Service A new service to get kids out and about - see Youth Pages for more info.
Our next meeting is the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th May 2012 6.30pm
St Richard's Church Hall - All welcome.
We welcome volunteers from all the community so please do come along - if you would like to be on the committee please contact us beforehand.!
Estate Walkabouts
11am from Noticeboard in Alderbrook Close
26/6/2012
4/9/2012
27/11/2012
Sale of Orbit Home in Adam Close
Orbit have sold one of the properties in Adam Close at what was considered to be a very attractive price. The Association had no prior knowledge of this and it was agreed at the meeting on 13/3/2012 to write to Orbit requesting we be advised of any local sales in future in order to see if any local people/relatives who wish to stay in the area can do so. This would help families stay local to their roots and continue to build a strong community.
Grit Bins
Thanks to everyone who helped spread the grit/clear the roads in the snow - what a difference from the last couple of years!
Many thanks to all the positive responses we have received following the Grit Bins Survey. We have 7 on the estate now. Thanks go to everyone who worked hard to make this happen.
The bins are kept locked as the Association has to pay for refills but are happy for people to help with spreading the grit on roads & pavements.
Please contact the following person for your area who hold Keys:
Mr Wallis 35 Aldervale Tel 613447
Fred Best - 96 Alderbrook Close/Stonecross Road Tel 0758 181 1433
Pat & George Jones - Alderbrook Close Tel 652715
Mr & Mrs Coates - 56 Stonecross Road/Germans Hill End
Chris - 2 Alderbrook Path
Jackie Johnson - 23 Alderbrook Way Tel 0781 340 6433
Jo Stonebrook - 27 Alderbrook Way Tel 0771 261 1209
Clive Beesley - Adam Close
Gerry - Adam Close Tel 653188
Volunteers who offered their services for spreading the grit are always welcomed!
Do we want a skate ramp in Adam Field? - Let us have your views please.
We need as many replies as possible so we can plan ahead. Many kids have already requested a skatepark and we need more views so we can see if this is feasible. If you would like a survey to complete please contact us.
Volunteers Needed!
We need residents whether they be private, council or Housing Association tenants to help us do more. So much has been achieved in a short period of time but we can do more to improve quality the of life here in the Alderbrook area - if you want to be part of it please do contact us. Many of us work full-time so help is always gratefully received. Thank you to the volunteers who have offered their services so far - more always welcome!
Quality Street in Alderbrook - 6th December 2011
What a successful day!
PCSO Ruth Parnell who co-ordinated this multi-agency initiative with local agencies such as Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, Wealden District Council, the Community Payback Team, The Rotary Club, Trading Standards and supported by the Safer Wealden Partnership, Orbit and Affinity Sutton Housing Associations joined with other Association volunteers to "blitz" the area clearing rubbish, cutting back hedges, clearing pathways and advising residents on fire safety etc. Refreshments kindly donated by Tesco were prepared by St Richard's volunteers in the Church afterwards.
This was a great Community Event that showed just what we can do when all agencies and residents work together. Please see the pictures on the Photos page.
Christmas Raffle
The winning tickets were drawn during a tea-break at the Quality Street Event.
Winning numbers were:
4 Tickets for Sleeping Beaty Pantomime donated by Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall - Pink 32
2 Tickets for Robin Hood donated by Devonshire Park Theatre Eastbourne - Yellow 171
Studio Session at Protech Photographic - Pink 50
Champagne - Yellow 170
Champagne - Yellow 181
Quality Street - Yellow 147
Biscuit Selection Box - Pink 24
Multi coloured Pen Set - Yellow 183
Selection Box - Pink 48
We raised £61 with the Raffle - many thanks to all who bought tickets and to all our kind donors.
Greetings Cards!
Committee member Gwen Cottingham has offered to donate some money raised from the sale of her handmade cards to the Association. If you would like to purchase some please contact her or contact Fred or Jo.
Councillors David Larkin Richard Stogdon visited 5 gardens in Alderbrook on Saturday 16th to judge the Alderbrook Garden Competition 2011. The properties were Nos. 20, 28, 30 and 31 in Adam Close and 69 Alderbrook Close.
They took into account 3 factors in arriving at an overall conclusion in each case, namely, front of house, back garden and vegetable garden. Each of the homes they saw, had vegetable gardens as well as front and back gardens.
The judgement was difficult to call, but they judged that No 20 Adam Close was the all round winner.
We thought the following deserved to be highly commended in regard to the following:
No. 30 Adam Close for the best vegetable garden. No 31 Adam Close for the work in preparation for the extended vegetable garden No 28 Adam Close for the impressive back garden No 69 Alderbook Close for the impressive front garden.
"Congratulations to all residents who entered the competition; we were very impressed with the amount of hard work put in to creating and maintaining all of the gardens we visited", Cllr Richard Stogdon.
Would you like to know what is happening in your area? Would you like relevant crime prevention advice? Are you interested in hearing about arrests made in Wealden? Are you an avid user of Facebook? by clicking in the link below you can like us, seeing what we add without having to friend request us. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sussex-Police-Wealden-District/123604051054122 Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Proud to be serving Wealden
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Garry has had a good response to the Neighbourhood Watch and would like to send this message out: "The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for Alderbrook and surrounding area went 'live' on Sunday 19th of June. The initial response has been solid but more people are needed to help make a real difference to our community. As soon as information is received by the co-ordinator everyone who has signed up will receive an update by email or through their door telling them what to be aware of and on top of this you could get a discount on your home insurance for being part of a scheme! So if you haven't already, please join us in making our community a safe area to live. Should anyone be interested in becoming a co-ordinator please contact the Association or PCSO Ruth Parnell-Mace.
Your pictures of the area are always welcome on the website - please email to info@alderbrookonline.co.uk and we can put them on the Photos Page. Come on send us your images old or new!
Operation Blitz Operation Blitz is a police operation aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour, underage drinking and low level crime. Each week different areas are targeted. For details contact PCSO Ruth Parnell-Mace or Sussex Police - details on Crime Updates Page. Counter Terrorism - Project Pegasus - See Crime Updates Page
No Cold Calling Zone If you have any concerns about doorsteps callers, please contact our local PCSO Ruth Parnell or Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999. The Association is in the process of working with Trading Standards to make the area a "No Cold Calling Zone". Do you agree - give us your views.
Crime Updates - now on separate page - see above
HELP Scheme Call Fred or use Contact Form if you would like to borrow gardening equipment or need HELP with gardening - See HELP page. We have volunteers ready and waiting to HELP!
Landscaping of Adam Field Work is now complete. If you have any comments, please visit the Guest Book or email from the contact page. Pictures on Photos Page.
Anti-Social Driving a problem? Check out the Sussex Police Website for info at: http://www.operationcrackdown.org/
For information about THE ROWANS - Brand new accommodation for the over 55's, please go to: http://www.therowanscrowborough.com/ or ask for an information pack from your Area Rep or email using the Contact Page.
Credit Union now launched in Crowborough! New surgery times now operating. Contact Alderbrook Community Association or email using the contact us form. Marta Baginska - Credit Union Community Advocate Tel: 01273 234858 Mob: 0798 444 9304 or email marta@credit-union.org.uk. This is a really worthwhile scheme - www.eastsussexcu.org.uk
Aldervale Improved Parking Project Pictures on Photos page. After many years it has finally become a reality! Sally Wallace from Alderbrook has trained as an animal microchip implanter, is fully insured and Kennel Club registered. £15 for one animal which is much cheaper than the vets and she will go to peoples home to save the stress of taking the animal to the vets. Contact her on : 07766 292746 | |
Middlesex trader charged after Trading Standards and Police investigation Following investigations by East Sussex County Council Trading Standards Service and Sussex Police, Mr John Green trading as J Green Home Improvements, a Middlesex based trader, has been charged with 13 offences relating to fraud and the failure to give correct cancellation rights. Trading Standards was first alerted about the trader cold calling in the Crowborough area by a local Police Officer who responded to a community messaging update. Follow up investigations by Trading Standards uncovered a number of people who had been cold called in the area by Mr Green. A committal hearing on the case is due to take place on 27th October 2011. Sandra Thornton from Trading Standards said: “This is an excellent example of the partnership working by our officers and Sussex Police. We are very concerned about the practices of some traders who seek to rip people off and very often target the elderly and vulnerable in our communities.” A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “This is an excellent result in the battle against rogue traders and should help to protect the people of Wealden. I am a great believer in everybody working together and this only goes to show what can be achieved when the community, partner agencies and the Police unite. I give my thanks and appreciation for the work of Trading Standards, the alertness of Neighbourhood Watch and the local community and the hard work put in by my staff PC Richard Waters and PCSO Chris Harrison" |