Kingsway Villagers

Hi All,

Just to let you know that Severn FM, our local community radio station will be going live on FM (87.9) this Saturday morning at 7am. Give it a listen and tell us what you think.

Moreover, if you want to get involved, please give me a shout, even if you just want to have a go at being in the studio, or just sit in a program. The idea is that it is a resource of our community to use and make the most of.

The Official launch will be at 10am on Saturday with the ribbon being cut by Neil Carmichael MP. If you want to come and see what we have done, then come to the studios at the Old School House in Hardwicke.

Tune in and tell us what you think, and what would you like to hear?

I moved into my house a few months ago and they are just finishing off the last houses in our cul-de-sac. The building work has, of course, frightened away all wildlife from the area, with the exception of the odd Magpie.

I was wondering if any of Kingsway’s more seasoned residents have had any success attracting wild birds and other wildlife to their gardens? Assuming some of you have had success, how long did it take for wildlife to start to move back in.

It’s all a bit eerie without any bird song in the background!

I see another used car has turned up for sale, just off the Woodvale roundabout.

When we asked for another roundabout feature, I didn’t expect a different car every four weeks.

I haven’t checked personally whether it is the same telephone number as the last 6 cars that have been up for sale there in the past twelve months. I wonder if someone else knows?

Are they taxed? Insured? Is the owner aware that he is only legally allowed to sell two cars per year from the same stretch of road?

Now I’m all for making a bit of profit in this world, as long as it is done legally.
How about Mr Butcher applies for some land on the Kingsway site and sets up a dealership? That way he gives something back to the estate in way of revenue from rates, etc… and residents can be assured that they are getting a quality, roadworthy, legal vehicle, from a quality establishment.

I moved to Kingsway almost four years ago living in Marham Drive. I had a lovely view looking over the largest pond in Marham Drive and a Great view of Robinswood Hill and the surrounding hills and valleys. A lot of that view has now been replaced by recent building and new homes. I didn’t mind this too much as it was expected and I knew there would be homes there sometime.

I now wake up today only to see that some bright spark has decided to cut down all the trees and hedging that provided a lovely screen between Marham Drive and Tuffley. I now have a beautiful line of sight right into other peoples back gardens and windows with their broken down sheds and dirty greenhouses. I am sure the people living in these houses would rather we couldn’t look into their homes too.

Who is responsible for this scarring of the local area? Why have trees been planted around the pond only to cut twice as many down a few months later. I don’t mind a road linking Kingsway with Tuffley but did we really want this ugly view into all of the back gardens belonging to our neighbours. I am very disappointed. Now when I look out of my window and see that the once tranquil natural view has been replaced with old sheds and messy back gardens I would rather just close my curtains again.

I would like to extend my thanks to whoever decided to do this. At least now we will be able to see the Tuffley residents that have huge street arguments during the early hours of the morning instead of just hearing them. Yet another very poor decision taken by the powers that be. I knew trees lose their leaves at this time of year but for whole trees to disappear that’s just wrong.

Tickets are now on sale for the Pamper and Christmas Shopping Evening at the Quedgeley Community Centre on Sat 3 December from 7:30pm

Tickets cost £5 each and include 2 free drinks (wine or soft alternative).
 
So far we have over 25 stalls booked, including a range of treatments and a variety of Christmas gifts.

Email Charlotte at mu32u_pamperevening@yahoo.co.uk to book your ticket

For any football fans in Kingsway, Quedgeley, Tuffley or Hardwicke – Gloucester City FC of The Blue Square Conference North run supporters coaches to all Saturday league games. The club currently do not have a home after the flooding in 2007 which effectively ended Meadow Park being used as a football stadium.

After playing at Forest Green Rovers and Cirencester Town the club now groundshare at Cheltenham Town’s Whaddon Road.

There is a coach running to Saturday’s home game Vs Blyth Spartans. Amongst the pick up spots are 1pm outside Quedgeley Village Hall. Cost is £5 return, and matchday entry is £12. http://cof.tigerroar.co.uk/showthread.php?2310-Coach-to-City-vs.-Blyth-(22-10-11)

City are also in the FA Cup 4th round, 90 minutes away from the 1st round proper and the chance of playing the likes of Sheffield Wednesday/United, Charlton Athletic, Bristol Rovers etc. They are at Chelmsford City on Saturday 29th October. Coaches are running to this fixture.

Up Coming home Fixtures:

22nd Oct – Blyth Spartans 3pm KO
5th Nov – FC Halifax Town 3pm KO
12th Nov – Harrogate Town 3pm KO (Or FA Cup 1st round)