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Summer is here - is it - finally? It has been a very strange few months with cooler temperatures than we are used to, and a lot of rain. This has…

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New property manager Since our last bulletin we are pleased to say that Warwick Estates has appointed Emma-Jayne Pepper as our new property manager. Any concerns or issues relating to the…

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Need an electrician or plumber? Then look on our website and find recommended people/companies under The Section headed Trades People. We list recommendations from residents for companies or individuals who have successfully…

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Service charge accounts 2024 - the good and the bad We've had a pretty good response to the collection of the 2024 service charge fees, so thanks to all those owners who…

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Summer is almost here...... It has been cheering to see the daffodils last a little longer as the cold weather has persisted and the grape (baby) hyacinths adding much needed…

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If you have recently moved into The Old Meadow (TOM) we welcome you and hope that you will find our website useful. The Information pages have loads of info and the…

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We have spring to look forward to ............ It will be here in a little while and it's lovely to see the daffodil bulbs that were planted by the Friends of The…

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Service charge accounts 2024 - your bill is on its way. Warwick Estates is in the process of issuing the 2024 service charge accounts to all owners for the estates external…

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Quarterly newsfeeds You may recall that, this year, we have decided to publish the three newsfeeds each quarter, on the first of February, May, August and November. We hope to keep you…

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Our next update will be on 1 February 2024. If you have any questions in the interim please Contact Us Jean Major Website administrator

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Our next update will be on 1 February 2024. If you have any questions in the interim please Contact Us Gerry Smith (RMC)

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Our next update will be on 1 February 2024. If you have any questions in the interim please Contact Us from the Directors of The RMC.

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SEASON'S GREETINGS TO YOU Have a very merry time. The next update of On The Bright Side will be on 1 February 2024. Till then have fun. Jean Major website administrator

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MERRY CHRISTMAS We wish you a very merry Christmas. Gerry Smith and David Brown The next issue of Dig This will appear on 1 February 2024

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SEASON'S GREETINGS With very best wishes for the festive season. The next issue of in The Loop will be on 1 February 2024 The RMC Board

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Tree surgery The programme of pruning and reducing the height of some of our trees will start very soon, and will be carried out by a qualified arborist. We anticipate that this may…

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"Rubbishgate" Good news. The fly-tipped rubbish outside the main gates to the estate has been removed. We are not sure who took it away but glad it has gone.…

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Newsfeed Publication Dates This month will be the last monthly newsfeed. Newsfeed updates in 2024 will appear quarterly on 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November. Interim updates will be published…

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Website changes Following a recent review it has been decided to change the number and frequency of the website newsfeeds. Next month (November 2023) will be the last monthly newsfeed. Newsfeed updates in 2024…

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Autumn leaves We are now into the season when the trees can be very beautiful with leaves changing their colour, and we see some wonderful hues of red to golden brown.…

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What a load of rubbish You can't have missed the unsightly collection of rubbish dumped just outside the main gates of the estate. We do not know who the culprits…

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Reports about Box Moth Caterpillar. Some residents are reporting damage to their box trees from the box moth caterpillar, the larvae of the Box Tree Moth 'Cydalima perspectalis'. The moth lays…

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On Your Bike The following notices have been placed on the bicycle stores by Principle Estate Management. "We suspect there are some abandoned bikes in the bike stores. If these are not…

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Signage - it's a marmite issue Warwick Estates has installed and renewed some signage around the estate, which has drawn a mixed reaction from a few residents. We have tried to ensure that…

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Toads in the gardens? There have been sightings of toads around the gardens recently and one was seen in a resident's garage. Evidently many toads live in gardens as they are habitats that…

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The summer holidays are well underway - let's hope the weather improves, be it for your vacation or staycation. Very little news this month - if you have any photographs, ideas…

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Pretty parking please There has been a marked increase in vehicles parking outside of the designated bays, causing obstructions, blocking visibility and making it difficult for some residents to get in and out…

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Main gates up and running Works have been completed on the main entry gates, which means they are now operating as normal. Thanks to Rob Lewis for his endeavours at keeping them up…

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Hot, hot........ hotter than the Mediterranean? It has been lovely to see some much-awaited sunshine, but it has been very hot, hotter than we are used to. However, I think we are…

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A job well done Have you seen the website page entitled Trades People Take a look as it's a useful place to find people or companies who have done work for…

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Some sunshine at last..... It is a pleasure at last to see some much-awaited sunshine, the only downside is that sun after rain brings on the weeds in leaps and bounds.…

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Damselflies You may have seen these in the gardens. There seem to be more than ever this year. Here's a reminder of two initiatives, put forward by residents, which might be of…

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Main gates remain a work in progress As reported last month, the main entry gates are due an overhaul. After eight years of carrying the very significant weight of the gates, the…

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April showers bring May flowers....... We certainly would like to see less rain in May and more sunshine, so here's hoping that that is the case. The trees, lawns and…

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Watch your speed Please keep your speed below 10 mph when driving through the estate. We are seeing vehicles racing down the main road, which is dangerous, noisy and unnecessary. Warwick Estates has…

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Coronation Weekend 6-8 May 2023 This weekend will be an opportunity for people to get together for informal gatherings to celebrate the coronation or just to enjoy the gardens. Gutters - Amber…

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GRINDING OF BAMBOO RHIZOMES - NORTH GARDEN Please be advised that this will be taking place this Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th and depending on the elements possibly Friday 21st April, starting…

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Bending the parking rules We are seeing more and more vehicles breaking the rules and causing a nuisance. Please park in your allotted space(s) only. If you have a visitor,…

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Spring is here - hurray! The clocks have sprung forward, and at this time of the year our thoughts are on the work that needs to be done to get the…

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I am delighted to submit two initiatives put forward by residents. Neighbourhood Matters The West Mercia Police Neighbourhood Matters messaging system enables residents and community groups to keep in touch with local…

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Birdsong and spring is on its way.......... We are nearly out of winter and in a couple of weeks it is March 20th which is officially the first day of spring.…

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Cadman gate - it's good and bad news Hopefully you will have noticed that the Cadman pedestrian gate is now in slightly better working order. However, the mechanism is far…

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March hares - why do they box? In the spring it is possible to see hares boxing, you've heard the expression "as mad as a March hare"? The saying refers…

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Getting the job done In January board members had a meeting with Warwick Estates (WE) to discuss performance issues and to resolve outstanding works. We have spelt out our expectations and…

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A new gardening team ..... After much deliberation a decision was made last year to re-tender the contract for the maintenance of the grounds and gardens. We felt it was…

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COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR Thank you to all who attended the training sessions last month. If we are able to offer additional training sessions later in the year we will let you know. ONE MORE…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL The next issues of Dig This will be on 1 February 2023. With best wishes Gerry Smith RMC Board

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 The next issue of On The Bright Side will be 1 February 2023 Have fun Jean Major Website administrator

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 The next issue of In The Loop will appear on 1 February 2023 RMC Board

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AGM As we stated earlier in the month, we hope to hold an AGM in the spring for all owners. We will confirm the date as soon as possible. Board Summary Report …

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Merry Christmas We wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Gerry Smith (RMC)

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Community Defibrillator Our community defibrillator is now in place. It is located in the passageway between the main Old Meadow and the second garden. This is accessed just past the…

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Community Defibrillator We have done it! We have reached the target and raised £1,500 to buy a Defibrillator for our community. A great big thank you to everyone who contributed. The…

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The holly and the ivy ...... Here we are nearly in the grips of winter, but so far not so cold but a lot of rain has been the main issue,…

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Parking enforcement concerns We have not heard any further reports regarding Vehicle Control Services (VCS) patrolling the estate and issuing parking fines. Warwick Estates has been tasked with pursuing a course…

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•Lots of leaves in many different hues* In many ways it's a beautiful time of the year, especially if the weather is kind to us. We are surrounded by deciduous…

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Community Defibrillator A small working group of residents has been set up to consider the most appropriate model to select; the best situation for the equipment and to help raise…

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IMPORTANT ALL RESIDENTS - Parking enforcement concerns Parking enforcement agents VCS has been patrolling the development and has issued tickets and fines to a number of vehicles parked in the apartment…

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Autumn leaves........... Autumn has arrived and leaves are starting to fall. At this time of year, it can be difficult to keep pedestrian areas clear on a regular basis, so…

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Watch out there's a thief about At the end of September an attempt was made to break into one of the bicycle stores. The locks are in the process of…

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More than one tin Thank you for donating to The Barnabas Centre Food bank last month. The donation basket will be placed outside No 3 Amber Rise on 1 October. If you…

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Bamboo treatment has started... The first phase of the bamboo spray treatment was carried out on Wednesday 24th August, by Brian Taylor of the Knotweed Company. He anticipates a second…

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We've come so far....... We are now in the second year since our website was first published. I am pleased to report that the number of views to the site has…

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Board report As we regularly report, Board members continue to pursue outstanding issues with both David Wilson Homes (DWH) in relation to the hand over of the external common areas (ECAs)…

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Update on spraying of bamboo This had been postponed due to the heat. The professional company will start spraying in the North garden on Wednesday 24 August, 2022. The date for…

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This month a contribution from our poet that didn't know it - Rex-Less Evil vine-weevil "Our hedges form a boundary line but aren't always in their prime For Evil Vine-Weevil munches away on…

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This month we've handed over some space to resident poet Rex-Less who has taken a light-hearted look at life at The Old Meadow through verse. Here's his offering ..... PARKING…

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Heat wave 😎 Well what a scorcher - I hope you all managed to stay cool. Hopefully, August will be a tad cooler. More than one tin You may be aware that The…

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Patience is a virtue.......... This is especially so when it comes to planning regeneration of areas of the ground and gardens! It can take a year of so for plants to…

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Board report As reported last month, Board members continue to pursue outstanding issues with David Wilson Homes (DWH) in relation to the hand over of the external common areas (ECAs) to…

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Thoughts from our resident poet. REX-LESS COMMENT "The Old Meadow, such a stunning place, an eclectic mix of people who obviously have good taste. Once the home of Shrewsbury Football Club, with…

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Board report Board members continue to pursue outstanding issues with David Wilson Homes (DWH) in relation to the hand over of the external common areas to owners. There are still…

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There is still more work to be done ...... Work is commencing on improvements to areas of the grounds and gardens with general tidying up and progressing our plans to replace…

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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank holiday weekend Just in case you hadn't realised, celebrations will take place from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June 2022. We hope that you…

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Have you been billed? We understand that Warwick Estates has now re-issued service charge demands for the estate costs to ALL owners. The amount per property is around £270.00. If you…

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There is work to be done ...... There are plans afoot to make some improvements to areas of the grounds and gardens that need a facelift after eight years or more.…

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THE BIG JUBILEE LUNCH Sunday 5 June 2022 from 12.00 onwards The Big Jubilee Lunch is a great opportunity to bring communities together to celebrate HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. I will…

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Estate service charges We understand that Warwick Estates is in the process of re-issuing service charge demands for the estate costs to ALL owners. Due to an administrative glitch the…

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Rome wasn't built in a day We are all very fortunate to live at The Old Meadow and we'll all hopefully find time to enjoy the amenities that surround us on…

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THE BIG JUBILEE LUNCH Sunday 5 June 2022 from 12.00 onwards The Big Jubilee Lunch is a great opportunity to bring communities together to celebrate HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. I will…

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Is spring about to show its face? March is the month when plants and trees start to burst into life and the birds start their nest building. Have you noticed how…

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Changes at Warwick Estates There have been some restructuring and personnel changes at Warwick Estates. Our new property manager is Samantha Campbell samantha.campbell@warwickestates.net Liz Whitehead remains as regional manager but Steve…

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Happy Anniversary to The Old Meadow Website We launched our website a year ago. During the year we have received positive feedback and numerous enquiries via the Contact Us page.…

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Owners' meeting 2021 A reminder that a summary transcript of the owners' meeting (held on 11 November at the Barnabas Church Centre) is available on the Warwick Estates portal (use…

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Big garden bird watch and other animals We are too late to join the RSPB's big garden bird watch, but thought it would be interesting to see what birds have been…

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Sunrise and sunset Throughout January we have seen the wolf moon with bright skies and amazing sunsets and sunrises. If you managed to capture these on cameras please send through to…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 The next issue of Dig This will appear on 1 February 2022

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 The next issue of In The Loop will appear on 1 February 2022

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 The next issue of On The Bright Side will appear on 1 February 2022

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We have decided to throw in the trowel and hibernate until next year. I would like to thank all those Friends of TOM who helped in the gardens and around the…

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A summary of the Owners' meeting held on 11 November 2021 will be available, in the new year, to read under the Management Information section on the Management page. If you…

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Wishing you a very merry festive season with lots of fun and fizz. Jean Website administrator

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Owners' meeting held on 11 November 2021 Owners representing more than 50 households attended the meeting. Paul Smith, a director of David Wilson Homes Mercia and two of his legal representatives…

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Work at Abbey Gardens The trees which stand in Abbey Gardens by the wall at the rear of Amber Rise have now been cut back. This looks much better and provides…

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Christmas Carols If you would like to join in a Christmas carol sing a long you have two choices on the same day. Doorstep Carols 2021 Last year a number of residents…

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Autumn delights: As autumn progresses and the leaves start to change colour before falling to the ground, the frantic activity of the many squirrels living near to us is amusing…

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Work at Abbey Gardens The latest news from Shropshire Council is that: "All the contractors were fully booked up when we required the work to be done. The deadline for tenders…

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All apartment head leaseholders and freehold house owners are invited to attend. Date: Thursday 11 November Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start Where: Barnabas Church Centre Longden Coleham The directors of The Old Meadow…

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Diary Date - Owners' Annual Meeting We remain on track to hold a meeting for owners during the evening of Thursday 11 November 2021. The focus will be the Common…

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Shoe fetish: Is it a cat, is it a fox, is it a dog or Prince Charming looking for his Cinderella? We have an interesting phenomenon in the south garden. The…

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The next FOTOM meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 26 October at 10.00am. All welcome to help us plant winter bedding plants and bulbs and litter picking and…

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September is here and the summer nearly over and we await the seasonal changes to our gardens. The growth rate of all plants around the development has been significant this summer…

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Diary Date - Owners Annual Meeting This year we hope to be able to convene a meeting for owners relating to the Common External Areas (CEAs). The date that we have…

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Latest news on Abbey Gardens Work in Abbey Gardens, which includes cutting back the trees, was originally scheduled for September but Shrewsbury Town Council has advised that this work has now…

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The Gardens The hot dry weather undoubtedly takes its toll on the gardens and in particular on the tubs, planters and feature beds. Many thanks to the stalwart few residents who have…

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What a load of rubbish Gerry Smith and Paul Davies two of our illustrious members of the RMC board have been in touch with the Council and Veolia regarding the collection…

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BOARD UPDATE Land transfer Members of the RMC (Residents' Management Company) Board met in July to discuss and progress on-going legal issues. We are trying to reach agreement with the…

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Transfer of the External Common Areas Board members have continued to press Barratt David Wilson Homes (BDWH) on all of the outstanding matters relating to the transfer of the external common…

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The good news is that most of the missing plants required for phase 1 of our North and South garden project have been sourced and planted. Here's hoping they settle…

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Hello folks, Hope you've been enjoying the lovely sunny weather and for the football followers amongst us that you are enjoying Euro 2020. Whilst the lockdown restrictions weren't totally lifted in June…

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Transfer of the External Common Areas There is no significant news this month but please be assured that the members of the RMC Board continue to press Barratt David Wilson Homes…

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Ay up me ducks. Thanks to one of our residents who sent us this photograph and said " I have just looked out my window to see five ducks resting…

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Well what a wash out May has been. Here's hoping for a brighter and sunnier June. I had my garden landscaped and re planted so at least my new plants are…

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Gardens Update - The last month has been the driest April on record and the challenge of keeping the new planting alive has been met through the stalwart actions…

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The Directors of the Residents' Management Company continue to follow up with Barratt David Wilson Homes and Warwick Estates on a number of matters relating to the external common areas…

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Hello, What glorious weather we enjoyed in the middle of the month but ne'er cast a clout 'til May be out. Does that mean the month or the Hawthorn May…

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IMPORTANT NEWS: New managing agents have been appointed for the apartments. The freehold owners of the apartment blocks - Abacus Land 4 Limited and Adriatic Land 3 Limited - have appointed…

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Hello, Thank you to everyone for feedback on the launch of our website. We are grateful for all your comments. Here we are in April - I'm feeling optimistic - the…

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The Old Meadow Gardens Update April 2021 All those who overlook the two Court yard gardens or have been for a walk through them during the last week will have noted…

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Communal Gardens Landscaping - Stage 1 starts Monday 15 March 2021 This will involve removal of old planting, preparation of the beds and delivery of topsoil within the two communal gardens. …

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Hello, and a very warm welcome to our website. I hope it's not too late to wish you a happy new year. None of us were sorry to say goodbye to…

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Here are the news headlines from the RMC board. Each month we'd like to share with you the activities of the RMC Board and from time to time will provide a…

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I am delighted to let you know that we have new plans for our gardens. Before I tell you, you may be interested in reading about how and who designed…

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