Autumn 2016 Newsletter

Dear Residents, here are the latest updates regarding the estate.

Owl Competition

Back in the summer we held a competition to name our new wooden owl sculpture and to depict the owl using paint, pencil or whatever medium of choice. .

We are very pleased to announce that thewinner is Alex from Deneway Mews. He created a beautiful collage of “Harry” theOwl using a variety of materials. He was presented with a trophy and hiscollage was framed for him to keep. Well done Alex!

We have added to our tree stump sculptures in the winner. The pine tree was cut back and the stump has been carved his college owl. There have been many compliments by visitors and those living on the estate as to how attractive the estate is – “a hidden gem”!

Planting

• Rhododendrons have been planted at the gable end of 10 Elizabeth Court;
• 3 Acers have been planted at the gable end of 13 Elizabeth Court;
• Bulbs have been planted throughout the estate;
• Future planting of snowdrops, bluebells and wildflowers planned.

Volunteer Gardening Group

We’re always looking for volunteers to join an informal gardening group to help maintain areas that have been renewed on the estate.

Contact Bo (0161 432 4851) or

Pat (0161 432 6716

Recommended Traders

We are continuing to build up a list of companies that people have used on the estate to carry out work. If you would like to access or add anyone, please get in touch with Pat.

Neighbourhood Watch

The estate representative is Phil Mason at 3 Dene Court. Email: [email protected]

Phil is happy to respond to those who get in touch about neighbourhood watch issues.

Play areas

Please be aware that any play equipment must not be left in play areas. This is because the estate would be liable if any accidents happened due to pieces of equipment being left out unattended.

Please respect other peoples’ privacy when sitting out / allowing children to play etc. in areas other than the actual play areas

Benches and Seating

Suggested bench placements are:

• At the entrance to Elizabeth Court;
• In the grassed area next to 16 Deneway Mews;
• In Deneway Close play area.

Suggested bench design – please let us know your views.

Estate Directors

The estate would welcome anyone willing to become a director. Roles and responsibilities would include:

• Reviewing expenditure and accounts from the accountant;
• Making decision on estate matters along with committee members and residents (mainly gardens and maintenance);
• Planning for the future;
• Attending approx 6 meetings annually and the A.G.M.

Please get in touch with Pat or Bo if you’re interested.

May we wish you all a Happy Christmas and a healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Contacts

Pat Flynn        

16, Deneway Mews

0161 432 6716

[email protected]

Bo Cochran

11, Burley Court

0161 432 4851

[email protected]