Sunday, January 23, 2005
HAMS - Appeal for Volunteers
The Haverhill Advocacy and Mentoring Service, HAMS, is looking for Mentors. If you feel you can give up anything from half an hour per week to help young people on a one to one basis contact HAMS through their new website www.hams.org.uk
The Haverhill Advocacy and Mentoring Service, HAMS, is looking for Mentors. If you feel you can give up anything from half an hour per week to help young people on a one to one basis contact HAMS through their new website www.hams.org.uk
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Bury Disability, Sports and leisure Forum has set up a Tuesday club in Haverhill Sports Centre. This gives the opportunity to try gentle exercise, various sports and games. The cost is £1.60 per activity, £3.00 per session or £5.00 per day. For more information call the sports centre on 01440 704722
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Every picture tells a story
“Images of Haverhill” the annual exhibition of the Haverhill Local History Centre will be on show in Haverhill Arts Centre Bistro from Friday 7 January to Saturday 2 April 2005.
This exhibition is a selection of photographs made by members of the Haverhill and District Local History Group from their archive of over 6,000 images. Many of the photos on display will be new to the public and provide a glimpse of different aspects of life in Haverhill’s past. Photos include local people and areas of the town that have changed a lot over the year, including The Meadows.
A Local Heritage Initiative grant of £13,470 was given to the Local History Group in July 2004 to help preserve this treasure trove of photographs and increase local people’s awareness collection. The exhibition shows some of the activities financed by the LHI grant This includes the conservation of important photographs in the collection and the work done by Year 6 of Chalkstone Middle School, as part of their study of Victorian Haverhill. Roy Brazier, Chairman of the Haverhill and District Local History Group, says, “This is a great opportunity for local people to come and see new pictures of old Haverhill. There is much more history here than often people realize! We are delighted that we are able to preserve these photographs for future generations. However, without the Local Heritage Initiative Grant we wouldn’t have been able to have done this so we are very grateful to have been awarded it.”
“Images of Haverhill” the annual exhibition of the Haverhill Local History Centre will be on show in Haverhill Arts Centre Bistro from Friday 7 January to Saturday 2 April 2005.
This exhibition is a selection of photographs made by members of the Haverhill and District Local History Group from their archive of over 6,000 images. Many of the photos on display will be new to the public and provide a glimpse of different aspects of life in Haverhill’s past. Photos include local people and areas of the town that have changed a lot over the year, including The Meadows.
A Local Heritage Initiative grant of £13,470 was given to the Local History Group in July 2004 to help preserve this treasure trove of photographs and increase local people’s awareness collection. The exhibition shows some of the activities financed by the LHI grant This includes the conservation of important photographs in the collection and the work done by Year 6 of Chalkstone Middle School, as part of their study of Victorian Haverhill. Roy Brazier, Chairman of the Haverhill and District Local History Group, says, “This is a great opportunity for local people to come and see new pictures of old Haverhill. There is much more history here than often people realize! We are delighted that we are able to preserve these photographs for future generations. However, without the Local Heritage Initiative Grant we wouldn’t have been able to have done this so we are very grateful to have been awarded it.”
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Computers linked to St Edmundsbury's website and to files of information about the Cattle Market redevelopment in Bury St Edmunds are being made available to the public in the reception areas of our council offices from Monday 24 January.
The Cattle Market files will include background information on issues such as car parking, impact management, design, project management and procurement. Other Cattle Market information, such as Cattle Market Redevelopment Working Party, Cabinet and Council reports, is already available on the website, along with press releases and the Town Centre Newsletter which is emailed to a wide range of groups and individuals.
Information which is commercially sensitive, draft documents and those which are not owned by St Edmundsbury will not be available for public viewing. Access to the computer is free and there will be a small charge for printing information, or supplying it on disk or CD. Alternatively, people can ask for specific documents from the files to be emailed to them.
The computers can also be used for free access to our website which holds a wide range of information and can also be used for paying bills for items such as Council Tax, business rates, licences, hiring public halls and building control fees.
Appointments can be booked for sessions lasting up to two hours or people can just turn up and use the computers any time the council offices are open if they have not already been booked. The computers are available from 9am to 5pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9am to 4pm on Fridays in the Borough Offices Lower Downs Slade, Haverhill.
The Cattle Market files will include background information on issues such as car parking, impact management, design, project management and procurement. Other Cattle Market information, such as Cattle Market Redevelopment Working Party, Cabinet and Council reports, is already available on the website, along with press releases and the Town Centre Newsletter which is emailed to a wide range of groups and individuals.
Information which is commercially sensitive, draft documents and those which are not owned by St Edmundsbury will not be available for public viewing. Access to the computer is free and there will be a small charge for printing information, or supplying it on disk or CD. Alternatively, people can ask for specific documents from the files to be emailed to them.
The computers can also be used for free access to our website which holds a wide range of information and can also be used for paying bills for items such as Council Tax, business rates, licences, hiring public halls and building control fees.
Appointments can be booked for sessions lasting up to two hours or people can just turn up and use the computers any time the council offices are open if they have not already been booked. The computers are available from 9am to 5pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9am to 4pm on Fridays in the Borough Offices Lower Downs Slade, Haverhill.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
St Edmundsbury's new recycling scheme has proved to be a winner.
Research was carried out last year to study local people's recycling habits and to find out their views about the new three-bin scheme. Councillors will hear the results at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 25 January.
Waste analysis work has shown that St Edmundsbury achieved the highest collection of compostable waste in the county (68%) and managed to capture over 90% of all paper and card through the blue bin scheme.
St Edmundsbury and Forest Heath also diverted nearly 50% of their total waste (in terms of weight) to recycling and composting. This means that only half of residents' total rubbish is now going to a landfill site. This result is even better than Daventry which recycles 43% and is considered to be one of the best performing councils in England. Local residents are also happy with the new scheme, with 81% saying they are just as satisfied as they were before or think the new service is even better.
Research was carried out last year to study local people's recycling habits and to find out their views about the new three-bin scheme. Councillors will hear the results at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 25 January.
Waste analysis work has shown that St Edmundsbury achieved the highest collection of compostable waste in the county (68%) and managed to capture over 90% of all paper and card through the blue bin scheme.
St Edmundsbury and Forest Heath also diverted nearly 50% of their total waste (in terms of weight) to recycling and composting. This means that only half of residents' total rubbish is now going to a landfill site. This result is even better than Daventry which recycles 43% and is considered to be one of the best performing councils in England. Local residents are also happy with the new scheme, with 81% saying they are just as satisfied as they were before or think the new service is even better.
Friday, January 07, 2005
Suffolk County Council's Locality Fund - Projects supported this year
Provision of laminator for Neighbourhood Scheme co-ordinated by Suffolk Police Crime Reduction Officer. Cost of printing and artwork will be met by Suffolk Police
To provided bouncy castle for Parents Unite for Support and Service in Haverhill. This is a group run by parents of special needs children based at Edmund Hill prison
Provision of 2 lockable filing cabinets for volunteer centre when they move into new accommodation
To improve lighting at the entrance to the New Cangle CP school. Matched funding by the school
Contribution towards security measures at Haverhill Library/Community Education buildings. Libraries to journal £1000 to Community Ed.
To buy a container for equipment storage and shelter from rain. The club are at present renting a container so this will reduce their running costs
To fund cost of Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator from Haverhill to visit Police HQ. Driver for minibus supplied by Police
To support the creation of a local community radio station for Haverhill. Matched funding from HAVO and room supplied by County Upper School, Haverhill
To provide cladding for boxing club's wooden building and pay for new equipment for the club. Cladding cost £1200 and other equipment £258. Matched funding from donations and labour by club members
Computer equipment to enable Community Liaison Officer to be based in Haverhill.
Provision of laminator for Neighbourhood Scheme co-ordinated by Suffolk Police Crime Reduction Officer. Cost of printing and artwork will be met by Suffolk Police
To provided bouncy castle for Parents Unite for Support and Service in Haverhill. This is a group run by parents of special needs children based at Edmund Hill prison
Provision of 2 lockable filing cabinets for volunteer centre when they move into new accommodation
To improve lighting at the entrance to the New Cangle CP school. Matched funding by the school
Contribution towards security measures at Haverhill Library/Community Education buildings. Libraries to journal £1000 to Community Ed.
To buy a container for equipment storage and shelter from rain. The club are at present renting a container so this will reduce their running costs
To fund cost of Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator from Haverhill to visit Police HQ. Driver for minibus supplied by Police
To support the creation of a local community radio station for Haverhill. Matched funding from HAVO and room supplied by County Upper School, Haverhill
To provide cladding for boxing club's wooden building and pay for new equipment for the club. Cladding cost £1200 and other equipment £258. Matched funding from donations and labour by club members
Computer equipment to enable Community Liaison Officer to be based in Haverhill.
Suffolk County Council Locality Fund for Haverhill North.
Last year the locality fund supported the following projects:
To buy video recorder for Haverhill Police Station. To be used for community safety and crime reduction purposes. Matched funding from Suffolk Police
Purchase of defibrillator for Haverhill First Responder Scheme. Matched funding from Maggie Lee
To pay for schools mobile to visit Haverhill during school holidays to allow the reading game to be based in residential areas
Start up grant for Neighbourhood Watch
Towards security fencing for school to prevent unauthorised access to school playing fields. Matched funding from SCC, School, Borough Council and Havebury Housing Partnership
To cut back trees and clear undergrowth to improve appearance of area between Dovehouse Rd and Chaplains Close, Haverhill. Matched funding from St Eds Borough Council
To support crime prevention day at Haverhill Arts Centre. Will include property marking, recording of valuables, Neighbourhood Watch information and crime prevention advice
To support 3 counties transport in its first year. 3CT provides community transport in the Haverhill area. Matched funding from County and District council grants of £27,000 and Cllrs Warmington and Lee
Help towards renovating classroom to re-locate playgroup. Volunteers will be carrying out décor. Matched funding from fundraising
For lockable gates on the rear access to gardens in Havebury Housing Partnership's elderly people's bungalows. Matched funding from Suffolk Police
To provide new large screen TV at William Blake Court sheltered accommodation for the elderly to encourage socialisation
To provide property marking kits for new homes without marker pens for distribution in support of crime prevention operation
Start up costs of Haverhill Chamber of Commerce - advertising and running the first meeting. Matched funding from local businesses
To build sensory garden with solar powered water feature. Matched funding by school of £250. Parents to clear the site
To support 8 new neighbourhood watch schemes in the Haverhill area. Ash Grove, Beech Grove, Broadcroft Cres, Chestnut Close, Dunsey Wood Close, Elm Close, Hazel Close, Laurel Close. Matched funding from ST Eds Borough Council
To purchase garden furniture and barbecue for sheltered housing at Horace Eves Court, Haverhill
To improve street lighting in area around New Cangle Primary School, Haverhill
Provision of play equipment for new children's centre. Matched funding from NOP fund, NHS, SDA, St Eds B C and Havebury Housing
Last year the locality fund supported the following projects:
To buy video recorder for Haverhill Police Station. To be used for community safety and crime reduction purposes. Matched funding from Suffolk Police
Purchase of defibrillator for Haverhill First Responder Scheme. Matched funding from Maggie Lee
To pay for schools mobile to visit Haverhill during school holidays to allow the reading game to be based in residential areas
Start up grant for Neighbourhood Watch
Towards security fencing for school to prevent unauthorised access to school playing fields. Matched funding from SCC, School, Borough Council and Havebury Housing Partnership
To cut back trees and clear undergrowth to improve appearance of area between Dovehouse Rd and Chaplains Close, Haverhill. Matched funding from St Eds Borough Council
To support crime prevention day at Haverhill Arts Centre. Will include property marking, recording of valuables, Neighbourhood Watch information and crime prevention advice
To support 3 counties transport in its first year. 3CT provides community transport in the Haverhill area. Matched funding from County and District council grants of £27,000 and Cllrs Warmington and Lee
Help towards renovating classroom to re-locate playgroup. Volunteers will be carrying out décor. Matched funding from fundraising
For lockable gates on the rear access to gardens in Havebury Housing Partnership's elderly people's bungalows. Matched funding from Suffolk Police
To provide new large screen TV at William Blake Court sheltered accommodation for the elderly to encourage socialisation
To provide property marking kits for new homes without marker pens for distribution in support of crime prevention operation
Start up costs of Haverhill Chamber of Commerce - advertising and running the first meeting. Matched funding from local businesses
To build sensory garden with solar powered water feature. Matched funding by school of £250. Parents to clear the site
To support 8 new neighbourhood watch schemes in the Haverhill area. Ash Grove, Beech Grove, Broadcroft Cres, Chestnut Close, Dunsey Wood Close, Elm Close, Hazel Close, Laurel Close. Matched funding from ST Eds Borough Council
To purchase garden furniture and barbecue for sheltered housing at Horace Eves Court, Haverhill
To improve street lighting in area around New Cangle Primary School, Haverhill
Provision of play equipment for new children's centre. Matched funding from NOP fund, NHS, SDA, St Eds B C and Havebury Housing
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Welcome bck to the Haverhill blog for the New Year.
Some improvements planned for the coming year include; improved services from the Red Cross in their new building; refurbishment of Haverhill bus station and Jubilee Walk area; a Haverhill radio station and new signs for the entrance to the town.
Some improvements planned for the coming year include; improved services from the Red Cross in their new building; refurbishment of Haverhill bus station and Jubilee Walk area; a Haverhill radio station and new signs for the entrance to the town.
