1. Planning Application now received to build 591 new homes, Planning N o S6/2014/1697/PP 2. This will increase the population of Cuffley by over 30% 3. Additional pressure on public transport, secondary schooling, healthcare 4. Estimated increase of another 1,000 + cars congesting our roads 5. Loss of valuable Green Belt, the open spaces we need to remain as a village This is without doubt the single, most dramatic change to impact the villages of Cuffley and Northaw. If approved it will change the landscape of our communities both socially and physically - and the change will be irreversible. But these proposals are not a 'done deal', we can, if we choose, fight to stop developments such as these from happening, and this special edition of Update will give you more details on: 1. The proposals 2. The impact on Northaw & Cuffley 3. The planning process 4. When do I write a letter of objection? 5. What to say in your letter, how to object 6. How do I keep in touch with what's going on? 7. What more can I do? There is some very strong opposition from the local community against these developments but we need the support of everyone to get involved. It won’t take much of your time to do this and the collective impact will be significant. Please take 10 minutes to read through this bulletin and see how you can help. STOP PRESS!!!!! We have arranged two sessions at Cuffley Hall Saturday 16 th August from 2pm to 5pm and Northaw Hall Thursday 21 st August from 7pm to 10pm For residents who are not on e-mail to come along and get an update on the situation, what to do next and any help with writing a letter. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you soon. U P D A T E 5 0 t h E D I T I O N The Newsletter of Northaw and Cuffley Council THE FUTURE OF CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW IS IN YOUR HANDS A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 I S S U E 5 0 SEE INSIDE PAGES 4-6 FOR THE FULL STORY AND GET YOUR LETTER IN NOW!!!
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AUGUST 2014 ISSUE 50
UPDATE 50th EDITION The Newsletter of Northaw and Cuffley Council
THE FUTURE OF CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW IS IN YOUR HANDS
1. Planning Application now received to build 591 new homes, Planning No S6/2014/1697/PP 2. This will increase the population of Cuffley by over 30% 3. Additional pressure on public transport, secondary schooling, healthcare 4. Estimated increase of another 1,000 + cars congesting our roads 5. Loss of valuable Green Belt, the open spaces we need to remain as a village
This is without doubt the single, most dramatic change to impact the villages of Cuffley and Northaw. If approved it will change the landscape of our communities both socially and physically - and the change will be irreversible. But these proposals are not a 'done deal', we can, if we choose, fight to stop developments such as these from happening, and this special edition of Update will give you more details on:
1. The proposals 2. The impact on Northaw & Cuffley 3. The planning process 4. When do I write a letter of objection? 5. What to say in your letter, how to object 6. How do I keep in touch with what's going on? 7. What more can I do?
There is some very strong opposition from the local community against these developments but we need the support of everyone to get involved. It won’t take much of your time to do this and the collective impact will be significant. Please take 10 minutes to read through this bulletin and see how you can help.
STOP PRESS!!!!! We have arranged two sessions at Cuffley Hall Saturday 16th August from 2pm to 5pm and Northaw Hall Thursday 21st August from 7pm to 10pm
For residents who are not on e-mail to come along and get an update on the situation, what to do next and any help with writing a letter. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you soon.
AUGUST 2014 ISSUE 50
UPDATE 50th EDITION The Newsletter of Northaw and Cuffley Council
THE FUTURE OF CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW IS IN YOUR HANDS
1. Planning Application now received to build 591 new homes, Planning No S6/2014/1697/PP 2. This will increase the population of Cuffley by over 30% 3. Additional pressure on public transport, secondary schooling, healthcare 4. Estimated increase of another 1,000 + cars congesting our roads 5. Loss of valuable Green Belt, the open spaces we need to remain as a village
This is without doubt the single, most dramatic change to impact the villages of Cuffley and Northaw. If approved it will change the landscape of our communities both socially and physically - and the change will be irreversible. But these proposals are not a 'done deal', we can, if we choose, fight to stop developments such as these from happening, and this special edition of Update will give you more details on:
1. The proposals 2. The impact on Northaw & Cuffley 3. The planning process 4. When do I write a letter of objection? 5. What to say in your letter, how to object 6. How do I keep in touch with what's going on? 7. What more can I do?
There is some very strong opposition from the local community against these developments but we need the support of everyone to get involved. It won’t take much of your time to do this and the collective impact will be significant. Please take 10 minutes to read through this bulletin and see how you can help.
STOP PRESS!!!!! We have arranged two sessions at Cuffley Hall Saturday 16th August from 2pm to 5pm and Northaw Hall Thursday 21st August from 7pm to 10pm
For residents who are not on e-mail to come along and get an update on the situation, what to do next and any help with writing a letter. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you soon.
AUGUST 2014 ISSUE 50
UPDATE 50th EDITION The Newsletter of Northaw and Cuffley Council
THE FUTURE OF CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW IS IN YOUR HANDS
1. Planning Application now received to build 591 new homes, Planning No S6/2014/1697/PP 2. This will increase the population of Cuffley by over 30% 3. Additional pressure on public transport, secondary schooling, healthcare 4. Estimated increase of another 1,000 + cars congesting our roads 5. Loss of valuable Green Belt, the open spaces we need to remain as a village
This is without doubt the single, most dramatic change to impact the villages of Cuffley and Northaw. If approved it will change the landscape of our communities both socially and physically - and the change will be irreversible. But these proposals are not a 'done deal', we can, if we choose, fight to stop developments such as these from happening, and this special edition of Update will give you more details on:
1. The proposals 2. The impact on Northaw & Cuffley 3. The planning process 4. When do I write a letter of objection? 5. What to say in your letter, how to object 6. How do I keep in touch with what's going on? 7. What more can I do?
There is some very strong opposition from the local community against these developments but we need the support of everyone to get involved. It won’t take much of your time to do this and the collective impact will be significant. Please take 10 minutes to read through this bulletin and see how you can help.
STOP PRESS!!!!! We have arranged two sessions at Cuffley Hall Saturday 16th August from 2pm to 5pm and Northaw Hall Thursday 21st August from 7pm to 10pm
For residents who are not on e-mail to come along and get an update on the situation, what to do next and any help with writing a letter. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you soon.
SEE INSIDE PAGES 4-6 FOR THE FULL STORY AND GET YOUR LETTER IN NOW!!!
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WELCOME TO THE AUGUST - 5Oth EDITION - OF UPDATE
Inside This Issue:The Metropolis DevelopmentLetter From The Parish Council ChairmanCuffley Library 40th AnniversaryNCRA Working on Behalf of The Community Speeding Drivers in Our VillagesHappy 40th Birthday Cuffley Hall Clerk’s UpdateWhat’s on at Cuffley Hall Did You Know?Cuffley Hall Short Mat Bowls ClubDetails of Local Organisations And Societies
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THE FUTURE OF CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW IS IN YOUR HANDS YOUR ACTIONS WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,
FOR BETTER, OR FOR WORSE. NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE ACTION AND OPPOSE THIS DEVELOPMENT
1. THE PROPOSALS At the time of going to press we understand that the application is for a total of 591 dwellings 115 retirement homes/assisted care, 476 residential homes, flats and houses In line with government policy Metropolis previously suggested 30% of the 513 private homes would be allocated to social housing
A proposal for a swimming pool - but without confirmation that anyone will take on the management A proposal for a new primary school - but this has yet to be endorsed by any education authorities A proposal for a doctor’s surgery - but without confirmation from the NHS that it is willing to fund it An open community space - this is being billed as the hub of the estate, or maybe just a gathering place Road access would be by one road leading on to Northaw Road East. 2. THE IMPACT ON CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW The implications of increasing a community by some 35% is substantial. Here are just some examples of how it will dramatically change the dynamics of the two villages. Road transport. We estimate it would involve approx.’ 1,000 cars - all of which have only one access point at Northaw Road East. No further car parking in Cuffley is planned. Rail transport. Due to restrictions at Moorgate there is little opportunity to increase capacity from and to Cuffley at peak times Healthcare. There is a proposal to provide a new doctors surgery but given that it wasn't that long ago the local NHS authorities wanted to merge Cuffley with Goffs Oak creating and maintaining another surgery would be unlikely Secondary schooling. Although an additional primary school is planned there is no evidence of there being any more secondary schools to be built that would serve Cuffley and Northaw. Recent allocations of secondary schools have seen parents face a drive to Borehamwood or even Welwyn Garden City due to pressure on local schools Utilities. It’s not clear yet what provisions have been made to cope with utilities especially drainage and sewage. These networks often come under pressure and an additional 591 homes will just exacerbate an already fragile infrastructure Loss of Green Belt. Many people choose to live in Cuffley and Northaw because of its rural environment. The proposal will take up the area of some 15 football pitches
Merging two villages on to one. Many people have expressed their concern that this proposal would open the floodgates for much more building and before too long Cuffley and Northaw would cease to be separate.
Potentially there are many more objections, some of which may be unique to certain people and areas of the village - we want to know how you will be affected. 3. WHAT IS THE PLANNING PROCESS? Once an application is lodged to Welwyn and Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) the planning department will review it for completeness and accuracy. Once they are satisfied that it conforms to all the regulations they will publish it for public consultation. We then normally have 21 days in which to lodge any objections.
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These objections should be in the form of a letter, from individuals, to WHBC that can be either via e-mail or letter. These written responses are crucial to the process and everyone counts. What the planners take notice of is the tangible effects of any planning application (see above) what they don't take little notice of is peoples opinion. Comments like 'This will cause considerable road congestion and cause a health and safety hazard' will be noted and taken in to account but comments like 'It will spoil my view' will not carry much weight
Every letter has to be unique, even though it repeats the same concern. It has to be in your own words and focus of the issues that this development brings.
Once all comments have been received there will be a public planning hearing where the application is discussed at a WHBC meeting where a decision to approve, reject or defer will be made. Both the residents of Cuffley and Northaw and the developers have a right to appeal this decision which will then be referred to the secretary of state. Our view is that the developers will appeal should WHBC not approve their application - but more of that later. We cannot assume WHBC will reject the application but we have to do what we can to make sure they are in no doubt about the implications of what will happen if they don't.
4. WHEN DO I WRITE A LETTER? This happens when the application has been published by WHBC, and it has now been published, so you should write your letters without delay. It is probably no coincidence that the developers have chosen the peak holiday period to register the application.
5. WHAT DO I SAY IN THE LETTER? HOW TO OBJECT You need to talk about the implications that this development and its consequential impact will have on our community. For example:
If you are commuter give some first-hand experience of what it’s like travelling at peak times today and your view on the sustainability of trying to accommodate more passengers on the line If you are parents of a secondary school student, demonstrate the hardship that children in the villages will face if the population increases. If you use the roads then describe the practicality of introducing more cars on the roads and the likely effect on Northaw Road East of a building programme lasting for several years, IE (congestion, road conditions, health and safety hazards) The change to the quality of life. Changes in social infrastructure and the impact of a 35% increase in population - is it achievable without significant change to the fabric of our communities? Healthcare and social services. Do you have experiences of the current levels of these - how do you think they will change with an additional 1,500 or so people in the community?
If you are in any doubt or need help then just send an e-mail to [email protected] or pop in to the Parish Council offices for advice. We also plan to set up some local surgeries to help anyone to write their letter. LETTERS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: HEAD OF PLANNING PLANNING DEPARTMENT WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL THE CAMPUS WELWYN GARDEN CITY HERTS. AL8 6AE.
OR, YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR OBJECTION ONLINE AT: http://fastweb.welhat.gov.uk/welcome.asp AND QUOTE THE APPLICATION NUMBER S6/2014/1697/PP
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6. HOW DO I KEEP IN TOUCH WITH WHAT'S GOING ON? The best way of keeping in touch with developments is to send an e-mail to: [email protected] asking to go on our mailing list or look at our website: Save Cuffley and Northaw Green Belt which can be found at: www.scangb.co.uk You can also join in and get updates on facebook at: facebook.com/scangb you won’t even need a facebook account to view the pages. SCANGB can also be followed on twitter at: twitter.com/scangb
7. WHAT MORE CAN I DO? We need as many people as possible to get involved - it’s not a case of 'the more the merrier' but is all about expressing to WHBC and indeed the Secretary of State the general feeling amongst everyone in Cuffley and Northaw. So please, talk to your neighbours and make sure they know what's going on. Our biggest threats to this are complacency and apathy - this is not a 'done deal' it’s not inevitable. The proposals are completely out of proportion to the size and character of our communities and we can stop it but it will take everyone to get involved. So please, spread the word and let people know the future is in our hands not developers.
Support our campaign by displaying a poster in your window. Go to the SCANGB website for a free download: www.scangb.co.uk
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Letter from the Parish Council Chairman – Adrian Prest
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
You can get it if you really want it.
But only if you tell us that you really, really, want it!
Northaw Sports Field is in need of attention, and a few years ago we set about trying to rectify this. We asked what facilities you would like to see there. We’ve now reached the point whereby a grant towards this upgrading will only be forthcoming if we can demonstrate that there is a need for this upgrade and that the facilities would be used.
The scheme includes upgrading the existing (derelict) tennis court, and adding other facilities such as table tennis, cricket nets, and a multi-use court (MUGA), together with a pathway connecting these and the two entrances, as this area can get quite wet underfoot.
These facilities would, of course, be of benefit to both villages, and I can’t over-emphasise how important it is that your support is shown – it won’t go ahead without it. So please write or email the Clerk as soon as possible – [email protected] or drop in or write to the Council Offices, 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, Herts, EN6 4JA, indicating the facilities you’d support in the Northaw playing field, as stated above: we need to know the level of support for each.
Cuffley Sports Day – Our very first such event was opened on KGV Playing Fields by the Deputy Mayor, in July. It was fairly well attended, considering both the heat and the terrible weather forecast we’d had for that day – severe thunder storms, which never actually happened! We had very good reports from many who’d enjoyed the opportunity to see what was made available for them and to participate in whatever caught their fancy. Well done to Jason (our Clerk) for organising this along with help from Welwyn Hatfield Council. I believe he’s considering a larger offering next year – watch this space.
Neighbourhood Plan – Our application to go ahead with drafting our own NP is currently being advertised as part of the formal public consultation process to ensure we satisfy all requirements. The formal go-ahead to proceed with this should be given in October or thereabouts.
The “Old Curiosity Box” – Our former Telephone Box in Northaw had a grand opening on 26th May, and was featured in the Local Press. Artistic and photographic displays from artists around the area are regularly updated, and there’s even a handy lay-by right next to it to enable spontaneous viewing from motorists who know what to look out for.
Anniversaries abound at the moment, and we’ve noted and/or attended the 75th anniversary of Cuffley School, the 40th of Cuffley Library in July, and the 40th of Cuffley Hall in August, which replaced the old Cabin.
New Councillors - Bob Stubbs and Jane Brook were welcomed as our new Councillors to their first Council meeting in June, and both have immediately involved themselves in committee work, particularly in Planning matters, with expertise and knowledge in Planning and Environmental issues respectively. No doubt they will contribute beneficially to our response to the Metropolis application which has just been submitted, as I write, and which features elsewhere.
It’s worth noting if you’re interested in putting your name forward to be a Parish Councillor, that the whole Council is heading towards election-time next May. You will need to register your interest with the Clerk well in advance of this for due processes and procedures to be followed.
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Finally, I must mention the Flower Troughs at the Potters Bar entrance to Northaw village. These are looked after by volunteers, but unfortunately they have been raided on more than one occasion – previously a very nice central shrub was removed from each, so the display was reduced to something simpler. However, this time one was stripped of its geraniums and the other partly so, leaving us to wonder if it’s all worthwhile. This and the vandalising of the Banksy phone-booth in Bristol, illustrate the continuing battle to be fought against those who have a problem with any attempt to enhance or beautify our surroundings – or are they’re just thieves, it’s as simple as that. Please keep an eye open for anything suspicious and let us know of any information which might help stop this regular event.
Meetings The Parish Council meets usually on the third Tuesday of alternate months from January to November at 7.30 in Northaw Village Hall, and Policy and Resources usually meets a fortnight prior to this. All are welcome to attend and observe. However, this year our usual dates would have clashed with other events Councillors were committed to, so if you would like to come along and observe what goes on, please contact the office (875825) watch the Notice Boards, or visit our website ( www.northawcuffleypc.co.uk ) to check the actual dates coming up.
Questions to the Council meeting are only permitted if submitted at least three working days before it: see Parish Council Notice Boards for further details and Agendas which appear at least a week before each meeting.
Cuffley Library 40th Anniversary
On 22nd July Cuffley Library had its’ 40th
anniversary in the present building. To celebrate we invited past and present staff and borrowers, and others with links to the library. Frances Button talked about the value ofCuffley library and cut the cake.
A Making Memories Board with past images of the library and village and adisplay of 100 years of Cuffley Railway proved interesting. The display of the 40 best books since 1974 issued well.Photos of Scrapbooks created at the Horrid Henry event were a conversation point. The library was filled for the Scrapbooking event on Saturday 19th
which was a huge success.
Later on Tuesday we held a Crime Panel Event with authors, Leigh Russell and Howard Linskey. Theyhad an engaged audience who had clearly read the books and had lots of interesting questions to ask.
Comments included: ‘Good interplay between the authors’‘Really enjoyable evening, length of talk was ideal.’
I would like to pass on my thanks to everyone who helped us out with celebrations, and to everyone who attended the cake ceremony. It was great to see the library full, and there was a lovely buzz, as people met up again with former staff, and ex-colleagues. We also had great fun on the Saturday, with the children making their scrapbooks. I hope that we can continue to celebrate the library for a very long time to come!
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Northaw & Cuffley Residents Associa6on Working On Behalf Of The Community
NCRAGB.UK Following the recent resigna0ons at the Annual General Mee0ng of the Chairman Ken Golding and Treasurer Lynne Golding the NCRA has now been successful in finding a new Chair and are pleased to welcome Andrea Allgood together with two new CommiBee members. Andrea is a long term resident of the Parish, involved in local affairs, and brings a new enthusiasm for taking the Associa0on forward in its task of co-‐opera0ng with local organiza0ons. This is very much a new beginning & a new phase in the evolu0on of your Residents Associa0on.
To this end we now have a new website, launched by the Residents Associa0on for the benefit of Northaw & Cuffley. Find us at NCRAGB.UK (Northaw & Cuffley Residents Associa0on of Great Britain). Google search NCRAGB.UK Other search engines may not currently find us as it is so new. The aim of our website is to publicise the work of the Residents Associa0on together with our contact details and dates of NCRA CommiBee mee0ngs held at Cuffley Hall. There are dedicated pages about The CommiBee, News & Events, Mee0ng Dates, & Policing. We welcome your sugges0ons for inclusion on the website. E-‐mail us at [email protected] with your ideas. We ac0vely welcome local residents to aBend the commiBee mee0ngs where you will be welcome to join in during Public Ques0on Time. We look forward to seeing you soon.
SPEEDING DRIVERS IN OUR VILLAGES
Last March an article appeared in the Parish Council Update calling for volunteers to use the speed gun, which the Parish Council paid for many years ago. A local resident volunteered by email on 18 March.
Subsequently there was further publicity by the Police and Crime Commissioner which under the title “Getting involved” stated the “first big volunteering initiative, Drive Safe, helps local people to tackle speeding where they live” This was followed by the winter edition of “Safer Neighbourhood” which included as a first priority “Targetingspeeding in the villages.”
The Clerk has received complaints from residents that they have volunteered many months ago, but have not been invited to take part in a session using the speed gun. It may not have been clear to everyone however that a minimum of 10 volunteers are required to enable a session to be organised, and there has not evidently been sufficient interest to reach this number so far!
Our own PCSO, Mark Randall has now taken over organising sessions. If you would like to volunteer to take part in the scheme you will need to sign a petition at the Parish Council Office in Maynard Place, Cuffley. All applicants must be aged over 18 and be available to volunteer for at least 6 months. Once the minimum number of volunteers is reached, Mark will arrange a meeting where the specifics will be determined.
For more information on the scheme, go to the Police Commissioners website and search for “Drive Safe”, or contact Mark Randall – Email [email protected] or call 01707 806944.
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Happy 40th Birthday Cuffley HallYes, 40 years since the opening of the brand new, purpose built Cuffley Hall on 9th August 1974. I doubt whether those members of the community who had the foresight to see the need for such an establishment, ever envisagedwhat a successful venture it would prove to be. In the last edition of ‘Update’ there was an article written by local historian Brian Warren about the origins of the Hall and now 40 years on I am delighted to report that since that time it has gone from strength to strength and continues to do so.
We plan to commemorate this landmark anniversary by participating in the forthcoming Cuffley Show which is being staged by Cuffley Horticultural Society in the Hall on 7th September. Some of our users will be present demonstrating their activities, in particular Cuffley Operatic Society will be performing items from their next show ‘The Cuffley VC’ (December 3rd - 6th ) and the Cuffley Players will be contributing with a monologue by Sally Reeve. I hope you sawtheir recent productions viz Cuffley Operatics ‘Stepping Out the Musical’ and Cuffley Players ‘Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn.
Another amateur group using the hall is the Greenwood Players who put on ‘Old Actors Never Die…’a comedy by Lynn Brittney – also an excellent evening.
Additionally a regular (‘commercial’) user is Hot Pepper Productions who have staged two tribute band events so far this year, Beatlemania in March and the BeeGees in June. They plan to follow these up with a return visit of Abba on12th September.
All of these events are of a very high standard and well worth attending. Live entertainment on our doorstep without the hassle (and cost) of going up to London.
Together with private social events such as Weddings, Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties, and Charity Fund Raising events make the Hall a very busy place.
The Hall is constantly in use, some 20 or so Societies and clubs making it their base, holding regular meetings throughout the year. These range from theatrical productions just mentioned to ‘artistic activities eg Floral Art demonstrations, talks for the Horticultural Society and Art Society. On the sporting front Badminton groups continue as does the Short Mat Bowls Club. Information on all these groups is available from Reception and or website www.cuffleyhall.co.uk.
Our Annual Quiz was held in May raising in excess of £1000. All profit from this event and indeed all others are ploughed back into the Hall funds which are used for general running costs plus the ever present requirement for maintenance and upkeep. Our current projects are the decoration of the Toilets and the Small Hall.
The Annual General Meeting of Cuffley Hall took place on 13th March 2014, sadly not well attended. At that time Sid Paine and I retired from our respective posts as Treasurer and Chairman. I am pleased to advise you that successors have been found and duly elected to fill the vacant posts. Our new Chairman is Peter Roberts and the new treasurer is Robert Knight. We thank them for offering to take on these roles and wish them every success for the future.
An interesting evening in the Hall was on 1st May, namely the book launch of ‘Cuffley and Goffs Oak’, a sequel companion volume to the ‘Cuffley Story’ written by Pat Klijn and Michael Clark. There was good attendance and visitors were able to purchase signed copies of the book (it is also available at Wacketts Newsagents). During the evening, I was pleased to accept on behalf of the Hall a painting by local artist, Christine M Morter, presented to us by Rodney Slatford, an internationally acclaimed double-bassist and former resident of Northaw, in memory of his late parents Freddie and Vida. The painting is Station Road in the 1950,s and now has pride of place in the Foyer/Reception Area. All are welcome to visit the Hall to see it mornings 9-11.30am Monday to Saturday.
Don’t forget the Hall belongs to us all and apart from regular activities taking place; it is also available for private hire. Details of forthcoming events are given elsewhere in this issue and in the ‘What’s on’ page of our website. Do visit for the latest information.
Derek CollettHall Management Committee
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CLERK’S UPDATE IN PICTURESCouncil Garage Door repaired and secured:
Millennium Gardens protective barrier repainted:
Northaw Playground damage
New Public Notice Board installed in Maynard Place:
Encroachment on Green Belt Land at rear of the Youth & Community Centre – action in hand:
21 Years of the Parish Council One Stop Shop this year, but repairs now needed are not covered by the Landlord’s services charges!
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Rights of Way Improvements planned for Footpaths 12 and 4:
At long last we have a location sign on Station Rd, but lose the “Welcome to Cuffley” sign on the Ridgeway after a residents complaint:
Mayhem from hit and run car on Station Road – site soon restored almost to normal:
26th May – Opening ceremony for the old Curiosity Box in Northaw with great Press coverage:
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Watering system for Station Road and Milenium Gardens refurbished:
Litter problems in Cuffley continue in spite of new larger Litter Bins:
Trial period for tables and chairs in the Milenium Gardens gets under way:
The first Cuffley Sports day surives the threat of heavy weather:
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Bollards continue to be knocked down by delivery lorries:
Overgrown verges, obscured road signs, noxious weeds, and litter between Northaw and Cuffley -County Highways requested to cut earlier this year, and recently reminded:
More vehicle damage to Station Road Footpaths, trip hazard left from removal of Bus Shelter, but the return at last of the paper recycling bin in Maynards Place Car Park:
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And yes - we are also still trying to get the chippings, left following resurfacing many months ago on Northaw Road East, cleared!
Northaw Village Hall continues to provide a community facility for all to use. There are many clubs using the hall at present and the list is shown below. There are vacancies at certain times and on certain days, particularly at the weekend and bookings can be made through our bookings secretary also shown below.
The following are clubs that run regularly:-
Monday. 9.30-11.00am. Yoga with Sally Norfolk Monday. 1.00- 2.45pm. Great Wood Children’s Centre – Debutots and
Heartbeeps Happy House (Children Walking to age 4.) Mondays. 7.00-10.00pm. Wing Chung Martial Arts with Barry Hawkes Tuesday. 10.00-11.00am. Pilates with Keti Snee Tuesday. 7.00-10.00pm. Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society (2nd Tuesday of the month.) Wednesday. 1-30-2-45 pm. Sport for Youngsters. Wednesday. 3.15-5.00pm. Ballet with Miss Loizana Kyriacou (Age 2 upwards.) Wednesday. 6.15-7.15pm. Yoga with Paula Gardiner Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Davina Gutteridge, Pilates. Thursday. 9.30-10.30am. Zumba with Judy Martell Thursday. 11.15-12.15am Tiny Tumblers for crawlers to 3 years. (New) Thursday. 7.00-10.00pm. Women's Institute (2nd Thursday each month) Friday. 9.30-10.30am Insanity (High impact exercise class.) Saturday. SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS. Hire prices are Monday – Friday up to 6-00 pm. - £13 per hourFriday 6-00 pm. to Sunday night - £20 per hour.
The Booking Secretary is Charlotte Jeffery on 07789 558928 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
CUFFLEY FLORAL ART CLUB Do you like flowers?
Then why not come and enjoy the companionship of Cuffley Floral Art Club?
We are a friendly club that meets every 2nd Tuesday in the month at Cuffley Hall, Maynard Place
from 8pm - 10pm. Doors open from 7-pm when you find a welcoming cup of tea or coffee.
Then just sit back and enjoy the love of flowers. We have approximately 8 flower demonstrations,
a garden meeting, a social evening and an outing during the course of the year.
Why not try it as a visitor; we would love to see you.
For further information please ring our Secretary, Jackie Robinson on 0208 441 3663
Forthcoming events:
August 12th - Garden Party
Sept. 9th - The "F" Factor by Patricia Bashford
Oct. 14th - Westminster, Wellingtons and Women by Chris Saunders
Nov 11th - Social
Dec 9th - A White Christmas by Pamela Lewis (N)
Following on from last season’s success (our 40th) Cuffley Rugby Club are taking a leap of faith and independence by moving ground for the next season to partner Botany Bay Cricket Club closer to Cuffley itself as well as Potters Bar and Enfield.
Cuffley won Herts/Middx Merit Table 4 last season gaining promotion. They were also named as Hertfordshire RFU’s “club of the season”. The first league game at the new ground will be at end of September, with training on Wednesday evenings in the meantime.
New players are of course welcomed.
For more club information contactChris Palmer (sec) on 07929 005631 or Gary Harris on 07976 753699
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YOU WILL HAVE SEEN ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS ISSUE ABOUT THE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE
MAJOR METROPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
IF YOU INTERESTED IN WHAT TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT TAKES PLACE IN NORTHAW AND CUFFLEY VILLAGES
AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE SOME INPUT TO THE PLANNING PROCESS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
JOINING YOUR VILLAGE FORUM!
PLEASE E-MAIL, PHONE, OR CALL IN AT THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A
CHANCE TO JOIN YOUR VILLAGE FORUM.Jason Grocock, Clerk to the Council
Put off by gyms? Like being outside but don’t want to walk alone?
We are a friendly group of women who walk together for fitness and fun in the great outdoors.
Walking is a great form of exercise and helps with physical health, weight loss and well being. Walking also helps prevent a whole range of health problems such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, strokes, diabetes, stress, depression
and certain types of cancer.
We walk mostly off-road on footpaths and bridleways through your local countryside around Cuffley and Goffs Oak. The walks cater for all fitness levels. Along the way we also stop and complete various exercises which are not compulsory but allow slower
walkers to catch up.
We meet in the Cuffley Tennis Club Car Park, Northaw Road East every Tuesdaymorning whatever the weather at 9.45am and finish at around 11.15am.
If you would like to join us or find out more then ring Karen on 07961 844792 or just turn up. You will be made very welcome.
WOMEN WALKING
Fitness Walking in the Great Outdoors
Put off by gyms? Like being outside but don't want to walk alone?
We are a friendly group of women who walk together for fitness and fun
in the great outdoors. Walking is a great form of exercise and helps with
physical health, weight loss and well being. Walking also helps prevent a
whole range of health problems such as high blood pressure, coronary
heart disease, strokes, diabetes, stress, depression and certain types
of cancer. We walk mostly off-road on footpaths and bridleways through
your local countryside around Cuffley and Goffs Oak.
The walks cater for all fitness levels. Along the way we also stop and complete
various exercises which are not compulsory but allow slower walkers to catch up.
We meet in the Cuffley Tennis Club Car Park, Northaw Road East every Tuesday
morning whatever the weather at 9.45am and finish at around 11.15am.
If you would like to join us or find out more then ring Karen
on 07961 844792 or just turn up. You will be made very welcome.
MONTHLY SURGERY SESSION BY YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR:MARK
We are very pleased to report that our County Councillor, Mark Mills-Bishop is continuing to hold his very helpful monthly surgery session
in the Parish Council Office on the second Thursday of each month. The sessions run from 5-00 p.m. to 6-00 p.m. and there is no need to
book an appointment - just call in at7 Maynard Place, Cuffley.
The next session is planned for Thursday 11 th September.
If you have recently moved into Northaw or Cuffley, you can obtain a Parish Information Pack from the Parish Council Office. This
pack includes details of local organisations throughout the district, contact telephone numbers etc. and general information about the
Northaw & Cuffley Community.
A warm welcome awaits you in the office and there is always time to help with your enquiries, or you can ring the office on
01707 875825
You can also contact us via ourown website: www.northawcuffleypc.co.uk
(Our out of hours contact for emergencies only is 0770 252 0527)
If you have a new neighbour, who you think might appreciate anInformation Pack, just let them know that they are available free
from the Council Office,at 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN. 4JA.
Jason Grocock, Clerk to the Council
For further information please contact:Jason Grocock
Clerk to the CouncilNorthaw & Cuffley Parish Council
7 Maynard PlaceCuffley.
EN6 4JA01707-875825
MILLS - BISHOP~ New Residents Information Packs ~
If you have recently moved into Northaw or Cuffley, you can obtain a Parish Information Pack from the Parish Council Office. This pack includes
details of local organisations throughout the district, contact telephone numbers etc.and general information about the Northaw & Cuffley Community.
A warm welcome awaits you in the office and there is always time to help with your enquiries, or you can ring the office on 01707 875825
You can also contact us via our own website: www.northawcufflypc.co.uk(Our out of hours contact for emergencies only is 0770 252 0527)
If you have a new neighbour, who you think might appreciate an Information Pack, just let them know that they are available free from the Council Office,
at 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN. 4JA.
Jason Grocock, Clerk to the Council
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NORTHAW & CUFFLEY PARISH COUNCIL FEES & CHARGES
IN MOST CASES NO INCREASE SINCE JUNE 2013!
LAMBS CLOSE RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS
PROPERTY OWNERS:First vehicle per property £25= p.a.
Second vehicle per property £40= p.a.Third vehicle per property £60= p.a.
TENANTSFirst vehicle per property £12.50= for 6 months.Second vehicle per property £20= for 6 months.Third vehicle per property £30= for 6 months.
ALL RESIDENTSMotorcycles £10= p.a.
Business/Trade Vehicles £225= p.a.Charge for reissue or change of vehicle £3.50
What's it all for? Cancer is the toughest fight most of us will ever face. Our Cuffley coffee morning, and afternoon, will be raising money to help make sure everyone has a Macmillan team in their corner; from diagnosis, through treatment, and afterwards. That way, no one will have to face cancer alone.
For more information: www.gillmcgregor.com/coffee
Peters Wood Walks Applications from residents for the next walk in Peters Wood, Cuffley,
are now invited:
On Wednesday 17th September 2014
This is an afternoon walk and so
the start time for this walk is 2-30 pm
This will be the last walk of 2014. See some of the June walkers inset below.
Please note that only 10 residents are invited to join each walk, and must stay in one group with the walk
leader. If you are interested in joining the walk, please make your application in writing to the Clerk to the
Council, at 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA, or E-mail [email protected], providing name,
address, and contact phone number.
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WHAT’S ON AT CUFFLEY HALL
SEPTEMBER 2014 Thu 4th – Residents’ Association Sun 7th - The Cuffley Show
Tue 9th - Cuffley Floral Art Club: “The ‘F’ Factor” by Patricia Bashford Fri 12th - ABBA tribute concert: “Thank You For The Music” featuring ABBA Sensation
Sat 13th - Cuffley Players Coffee Morning Wed 17th - Cuffley Homemakers: “Hampstead” with John Neal
Thu 18th - Cuffley Friends of Cancer Research UK Ladies’ Luncheon Thu 25th - Cuffley Horticultural Society: “The Gardens at Hatfield House” Fri 26th - Macmillan Cancer Support: Biggest Coffee Morning & Afternoon
OCTOBER 2014
Thu 2nd - Residents’ Association Sat 11th - Cuffley Players Coffee Morning
Tue 14th - Cuffley Floral Art Club: “Westminster, Wellingtons & Women” by Chris Saunders Wed 22nd - Cuffley Homemakers: “Northumberland” with Brenda Brown
Fri 24th - Cuffley Players Quiz Night Thu 30th - Cuffley Horticultural Society: “Allotments – From Their Beginnings” with Kate Harwood
For full details of all these events, plus regular weekly activities, please visit our website: www.cuffleyhall.co.uk
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!The delivery of Update to every property
News from Isabel Hospice August 2014 Care4acuppa – Summer Fundraiser This is a fun Isabel Hospice campaign where we encourage supporters to hold a tea or coffee event in aid of the Hospice. We can supply invitations and a fundraising pack to help you plan your event. It can be held at home, with friends and family or maybe with colleagues. If you would like to hold a care4acuppa event, call Jordan Russell on 01707 382500. Saturday 23rd August Tandem Skydive for Isabel Hospice Sibson Aerodrome, Peterborough Sign up for this experience of a lifetime. A tandem skydive in aid of Isabel Hospice. It is a fantastic experience for a number of reasons; including the picturesque visuals of the surrounding countryside and the fact it takes place from a great height of 13,500ft! The incredible feeling of free fall is one of man's most desirable sensations, and with 30-40 seconds covering around 5,000ft; you will be subject to the intense rush of adrenaline as your body tries to fathom falling so far... and at speeds of 120mph! Contact Isabel Hospice Fundraising on 01707 382500. Gill Macdonald-Press Officer, Isabel Hospice Tel 01707 382500 [email protected]
Progress on the development of the Community Orchard in Northaw is continuing now that the lease with Welwyn and Hatfield has been signed. Preparation of the two fields, in the heart of the village, is due to commence in the Autumn. We are currently selecting and ordering a range of fruit and nut trees, including many local Hertfordshire varieties, which will be a wonderful resource for people in Northaw and Cuffley. Planting will take place in the winter when the trees are dormant.
If you would like to know more or get involved in the project please visit http://northawtti.webs.com/ or call 01707 642393.
NORTHAW COMMUNITY ORCHARD
What you’ve missed in the box What’s in the box EV (Evolution ) Brigitta Scholz Mastronni
What’s coming to the box Sarah Reynolds
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Did you know? The British Heart Foundation will collect your unwanted furniture and
electrical items:
Did you know? The British Heart Foundation will collect your unwanted furniture and
electrical items:
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CUFFLEY HALL SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
CUFFLEY HALL SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
CUFFLEY HALL SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
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CUFFLEY & DISTRICT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
Northaw & Cuffley Youth & Community Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Come.
SNOOKER - TABLE TENNIS - BOARD GAMES - CARDS - ART ROOM
MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: John White TEL: 01707 875589
CUFFLEY & DISTRICT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
Northaw & Cuffley Youth & Community Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Come.
SNOOKER - TABLE TENNIS - BOARD GAMES - CARDS - ART ROOM
MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: John White TEL: 01707 875589
CUFFLEY & DISTRICT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
Northaw & Cuffley Youth & Community Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Come.
SNOOKER - TABLE TENNIS - BOARD GAMES - CARDS - ART ROOM
MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: John White TEL: 01707 875589
You will be made very welcome at Cuffley Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of
each month from 9-30 a.m. until noon, to join us at Cuffley “Homemakers”.
We are not just a cosy ladies’ circle as perhaps our name might imply,
but we meet for coffee, a chat with friends in a comfortable hall,
enjoy a good raffle, and browse through books and articles on the
bring-and-buy stall; followed by invited speakers who keep us both
informed and often amused, on many topics. A nice morning out!
Most important to us all is that our profits go to support the Isabel Hospice
in WGC where this caring effort is very much appreciated.
Want to give us a try? More details are available
From Maureen, on 01707-872498
You will be made very welcome at Cuffley Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
from 9-30 a.m. until noon, to join us at Cuffley “Homemakers”. We are not just a cosy ladies’
circle as perhaps our name might imply, but we meet for coffee, a chat with friends in a comfortable hall, enjoy a good raffle, and browse through books and articles on
the bring-and-buy stall; followed by invited speakers who keep us both informed and often amused, on many topics. A nice morning out!
Most important to us all is that our profits go to support the Isabel Hospice in WGC where this caring effort is very
much appreciated. Want to give us a try? More details are available
From Maureen, on 01707-872498
You will be made very welcome at Cuffley Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of
each month from 9-30 a.m. until noon, to join us at Cuffley “Homemakers”.
We are not just a cosy ladies’ circle as perhaps our name might imply,
but we meet for coffee, a chat with friends in a comfortable hall,
enjoy a good raffle, and browse through books and articles on the
bring-and-buy stall; followed by invited speakers who keep us both
informed and often amused, on many topics. A nice morning out!
Most important to us all is that our profits go to support the Isabel Hospice
in WGC where this caring effort is very much appreciated.
Want to give us a try? More details are available
From Maureen, on 01707-872498
MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: John White TEL: 01707 875589
Do YouNEED a strong pair of hands for those gardening jobs?NEED your vegetable garden dug?NEED your grass cutting?NEED logs moving/splitting?
Please ring Paul Curson 01707 875622
£7 per hour
Gardening
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Northaw & Cuffley Parish Local Organisations and SocietiesBrownies:
1st CuffleyAmanda Hollis01992 633701
2nd CuffleyMrs Rebecca Watt01707 872061
Churches : St Andrews & St Thomas a BecketChurch OfficeSt Andrews Church Cuffley01707 872677
Life Church CuffleyKing James AvenueCuffley01707 876060
St Martin de PorresCatholic ChurchChurch CloseCuffley01707 873308
Local Organisations:
Cuffley Art SocietyMrs. MarianHandford01707 874232
Cuffley Badminton (Tuesdays 8.30 –11.00pm)Mr or Mrs S Paine01707 875387
Cuffley Care at Home Service:Liz RuaneYouth & Community Centre, Station RoadCuffley EN6 4EY01707 876197
Cuffley Industrial Heritage SocietyMr Don Munns. 01707 873680
Cuffley Floral Art ClubMrs Pat Grainger01707 875100
Cuffley Football ClubSecretary for SeniorsMr Brian Gruenewald01992 425750
Cuffley Football ClubSecretary for YouthsMrs. Debbie Borley01707 875273
Cuffley Football ClubSecretary for Juniors & general enquiresMr. Kevin Borley 01707 875273
Cuffley Friends of Cancer Research UKPat Lovatt01707 873060
SparklersFor babies & toddlers aged0-4 yrs. with parent or carerTuesday afternoons at Cuffley Life Church 01707 876772
Froebel Family Support Group (CVS)Tents, Tunnels, Toys for Toddlers, Tea and help for Mums/Carers01707 875016 or 01707 870009 ---------------------------------Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council Offices can be found at:7 Maynard PlaceCuffleyHertfordshire EN6 4JATel: 01707 875825
Email contacts:Council Clerk & Proper Officer:northawcuffleyclerk@ btconnect.com or
