General Questions and Comments
Created by CliveHave a quick question or a comment about Kingsway Village?
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April 12th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Hi Clive
Sorry to be a moan, that’s all I do at the moment!
Do you know who I can get in contact with regarding a complaint about the mud in the little park? I’m absolutely fuming with the mess in there!
My kids are very active, not ones to just sit in all day and their clothes, my carpet and their shoes are ruined… and I’M NOT HAPPY!
I cannot keep them in my garden as it’s the size of a shoe box, and I feel I should be able to get this cleaned up. I would be very grateful if you can help.
On a good note, I just wanted to add that I did a little baby signing with my 3 year old and it’s fantastic, so for anyone thinking about it – Go for it.
April 12th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Hi Louise,
No need to apologise, I know how frustrating it can be
I must say we were comparitively lucky with garden space… not that it’s huge but it’s well above average for the area. When I lived in Quedgeley I had a garden which was smaller than my lounge!
I’m not sure who you should contact about the mud but you could start with Trevor Cribb: info@kingsway-village.co.uk He’s the Marketing Consultant engaged by QUVL and is a very helpful guy.
May 28th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Newspapers
Does anyone know how to get a newspaper, other than the Citizen delivered daily?
I spoke to the newsagents by Tesco and they said “sorry we don’t deliver to Kingsway”.
On another note: Has anyone thought a small store/newsagents would benefit Kingsway with such issues (with the nearest being Hardwicke at the moment)?
May 28th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Hi lifeboat,
I don’t know of anybody else who is willing to deliver here at the moment, but plans for the "local centre" (shops, pub and restaurant) are underway, which – I suppose – explains why the Quedgeley newsagent has no intention of starting a round here!
June 29th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Naas Lane to Kingsway
I am hoping someone could shed some light on this one for me please:
They are building the new roundabout off Naas lane and as I cycle to work each shift watching this being built I note that one stretch of the road is heading towards the roundabout in Kingsway.
Firstly will the two roundabouts interjoin via this road allowing full access from the Kingsway roundabout to the newly constructed Naas Lane roundabout and secondly will there be a cyclist-friendly route or cycle lane along this stretch?
June 29th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Hi lifeboat,
Yes the two roundabouts will be connected. You can check the plans here.
I believe the connection is expected to be there very soon, although my understanding is that the QUVL have control over it for the time being and will probably keep it closed to all but construction traffic until the business park is near completion.
AFAIK, once they hand control over to the local Council it should be opened up.
As for cycle routes/lanes, I don’t see them depicted on the plans but I do expect that there will be facilities for them.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Hi there,
Is there anything that can be done with that wall that has been knocked down on Woodvale. It looks an absolute mess, I can’t believe that its not been tided up at least. It wouldn’t take a morning for the contractor to rebuild it!
July 1st, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Im guessing its not their problem, its either the owner or the housing association.
but your right, i hope it gets sorted soon
July 1st, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Hi flumper,
I read something on the Kingsway Village website asking for the "culprit" to come forward but I guess that’s not going to happen
There’s a slightly mangled fence on the junction by the traffic lights too
I think you’ll find the QUVL loath to start clearing up our mess. I guess their only motivation for dealing with it would be to make things look more pleasant for potential buyers.
You’re right though, it doesn’t seem like a very big job and it would be nice to see it repaired.
I’ll make enquiries and see what they say
July 1st, 2008 at 11:00 pm
The culprit was going too fast down Woodvale as usual, lost control around the island and slammed into the lampost and then the wall. Thankfully, the wall stopped the car before it it the front of the houses or worse anyone walking past.
It goes back to the parking debate – if the cars were still allowed to park on Woodvale the cars would not be able to speed down the road like they do at the moment. QUVL stated that cars were removed due to the safety of the children playing around Woodvale. No children used to play on the main roads anyway and all thats happened is that the cars have been forced into the back streets where the children do play and made safety even worse.
As for the wall, I believe it is down to the owner who is waiting for the insurance to pay out. Typical!!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Hi lja,
Welcome and thanks for the feedback… I had a feeling that it would be down to the poor unfortunate owner to sort it out
Intriguing twist on the road safety topic; that parking restrictions have actually created greater problems by removing obstacles which were slowing traffic down, is a very interesting POV.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:36 am
Thanks for the replies. I’ve just written out a post, only to have deleted it… don’t you just hate it when that happens!
When we bought our house, our deads stated that should we not keep our front gardens tidy, then the developer could instruct someone to come in and counter charge it to us, surely that applies to most of the houses bought on this development, do the housing association have such regulations?
You are right, it is unlikely that the culprit is going to come forward, they may not even live here, but someone needs to take responsibility, the buck can’t keep being passed, as with the trees by the park. This development is only 2 years old. I appreciate that QUVL shouldn’t clear up our mess, but they, with the developers should be upkeeping the area until the council take over as they do still have a lot of houses to sell. Even if they worked with the owner/housing association to sort these problems out?
It will be interesting what any enquiries bring up!!!!
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:52 am
Sorry I’d not seen what lja had written when I posted.
I agree I don’t think Woodvale is particularly safe for children. There is the footpath which runs over the island to the big park, which we witnessed a near miss there with a child on their bike coming down the footpath and not stopping at the road. I think that perhaps something needs to be done to slow down the traffic, especially once the road to Naas lane has opened, which appears to be a nice striaght road for any boy/girl racer, but I don’t think parked cars is going to be the solution. That created a nightmare with cars parking in the chicane pre yellow lines.
As for moving the safety issues to the back of the houses, I guess the developers thought the children would be playing in the park opposite, which has been shut for other reasons! One thing after another!
July 2nd, 2008 at 4:01 am
Hi Flumper,
I do agree on people flying down Woodvale, as they do down Thatcham Avenue, although I suspect there is little that could be done as there is already a chicane on both roads.
Short of getting our own speed gun I think our only real solution is the the Police. Having said that they may be interested in the income from speeders!
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
I like the idea of a speed gun, we could to it in shifts!!! What with this income and that of the fines for going under the bridge, we could get our CTV cameras for the park!
There is always the option of traffic carmers, I know they are a pain, but they work. It just comes back to cost.
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
flumper (re: deleting post by accident) lol – yep, do it all the time
I had a reply from QUVL re the garden wall, he said that it is a developer issue (George Wimpey) but – in reality an issue for the insurance of the person who knocked it down!
I couldn’t agree more, but I don’t suppose the culprit has come forward
Re CCTV – In fact – that’s the reason why the park is currently closed (whilst the CCTV is installed); let’s hope it’s done before the summer holidays.
Love the idea of taking it in turns to operate a speed gun – lol – maybe the Police would let us keep 50% of the fines
July 5th, 2008 at 12:54 am
I was wondering about the front gardens on Woodvale and who was responsible for the overgrowth. On a similar note, the developers put in all these lovely shrubs and plants but they grow like wildfire. Maybe they should plant something else that isn’t going to spread so much
July 14th, 2008 at 5:37 am
Someone obviously agrees with me and the broken wall.
Shame that it has resorted to someone putting up a sign, in order for something to be done.
July 14th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Cant really miss the sign either
On another note it looks like Halton Way’s Roads are nearly finished. Maybe we can save our tyres now
July 15th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Its amazing what a difference having the finished road surface makes. I always used to cringe as I went over the holes/drains.
With Kinloss, being finished now, maybe we’ll get our green bin!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Re: Front gardens – the plans state that the owner is responsible for the front garden including any trees and shrubbery up to the point of the wall.
What people do not realise is that when they walk on the property side of the wall (near to the houses on the paving slabs) they are actually walking on owners private property.
What I’m thinking about is putting up fencing/gating to prevent people walking and especially cycling through my garden. Otherwise it will ultimately end up with one of my chldren getting run over.
July 15th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Flumper,
The Police are well aware of who the Woodvale resident who crashed their black Audi A3 through the wall is. There was a Police van and a Police car in attendance and the driver was still present at the scene.
Let’s not draw assumption (correct or not) about the driver ’speeding’ and losing control unless you witnessed the incident.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Thats all well and good, but it hasn’t got the wall fixed.
And I don’t recall drawing assumption to the speed of the driver.
July 15th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Sorry Flumper,
I didn’t mean to infer that you had made assumptions, but others in the thread have.
It may be worth a quick chat to the owners of the property behind the damaged wall, just to see if they are in the middle of a claim with the driver’s insurance?
If not then can the Kingsway Development make a request to the Police for the driver’s details so that they can make a 3rd party claim for the property damage?
July 16th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Lja, having not seen the plans myself, but when you say the owner is responsible up to the front wall, does it say the wall explicitly or just the boundary? If it is the boundary then the owners are responsible. If it is up to the wall, then it is probably the responsibility of Trinity Estates to repair it or whatever, not QUVL.
Just my opinion, not confirmed!
Barry
July 17th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Surely if you have a path in front of your house like your mentioning Lja, unless you were on an end plot with no exit, I doubt you would be allowed to block your section up.
I’m sure theres some small writing on the deeds of the house to say what the rights are with regards to the path?
July 18th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Hi there Holbeach,
I’m sure that no one was making any specific allegations about the speeding driver and the wall.
But let’s be brutally honest: To drive up and across 4 metres plus of lawn and pavement into a solid brick wall you have got be to either:
A. Driving far too fast
B. Off your tits on drugs or booze
C. A total liability who shouldnt be driving in the 1st place.
Or any combination of the 3.
Maybe the A3 owner should just bloody pay to get the wall fixed…
July 18th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Im sure the owner of the A3 did not intend to go through the wall. ( lets just hope the person / people in the car were ok ) – however it does look extremely unsightly and not a good image to those visiting Kingsway for the first time.
July 21st, 2008 at 6:21 am
Kingsway Racetrack
Having just returned from Tescos this afternoon (3:30 PM to be exact), both my wife and myself could not believe our eyes. Flying past us in the middle of the road (Thatcham Avenue), a Go-Cart!
The driver oblivious of the speed he was doing, no crash helmet, probably no insurance!
What’s the saying? "an accident waiting to happen".
Just to make things worse he proceeded to come by another 3 times!
But let’s look on the bright side, I could make a fortune selling cups of tea at the new Kingsway race track
July 21st, 2008 at 9:46 pm
re Kingsway Racetrack
But was he actually any good, is he a potential team mate for Lewis Hamilton?
July 24th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I notice tonight they have installed the cctv post and the camera overlooking the Big Park. Lets hope that it is turned Live soon and not just sat there doing nothing
July 28th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Hi,
Here is one just for fun.
After the great imagination it took to name the Kingsway Primary School, can anyone guess the name of the new Kingsway Pub’, which I understand the work has now started on.
The winning person buys the first round
Good Luck.
July 28th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
THE BARN
July 28th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Hi sarjas,
Nice idea
– is “The Barn” a guess or the answer?
July 29th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Hi Clive,
The ”barn” is just a guess I’m looking forword to my first pint there
July 29th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Hi sarjas,
lol – OK, since they’ve had a problem with bats I’m gonna “vote” for The Belfry
July 29th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I think the Belfry is good,
some (boring) suggestions
The Kingswayer
The Kingsway Arms
The Parking Space….
July 29th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I’m gonna go for ‘The Kingsway’… (be so much easier once we have all amenities)!
August 3rd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a registered childminder living on the Kingsway estate? I have tried the local council but they do not seem to have up to date details of employees on the Kingsway development. My husband and I are moving in to the village Octoberish and was hoping to arrange afterschool childcare for our children from January. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Best
Tracy
August 3rd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Hi Tracy,
I’m afraid I can’t help with recommendations, but I have added a note in the menu (top-right) to try to attract some attention for you
August 4th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hi Tracy,
I believe – if your children are going to be going to Kingsway Shool – there is going to be some sort of after school club for that reason, but I am not too sure when this is to take place as they have to make sure all the legal requirements are in place first.
I am sure this would all become clear in future meetings at the school. Other than that you may wish to contact Mrs. Needham direct at ’shire hall (her contact details are here) to find out if she has any more info’ on this as she is the head teacher of the school. Hope this may be of some help to you.
August 4th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Cable/Virgin
Does anyone have any idea if cable TV is going to be put in Kingsway and if so when? It seems bizarre that a big new development has had most of the roads done now yet cable still isnt put in meaning they’ll have to be dig it all back up?
August 4th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Hi chrisw,
When we moved here (November 2006), Blueyonder/Telewest (now Virgin Media) told us that they have no plans to install cable in this area for at least another 5 years
So we went with Sky (TV and broadband).
August 4th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Unfortunately with such a capital outlay in laying cabling, Virgin Media will not spend monies up front.
If in a few years there is a demand for it then they will happily dig up the roads for us!
Shame that the developers can’t help with the cost and recoup as tenants take the service up. In our last home in Bristol it was great… NO UGLY DISHES!!
August 9th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Has Building Stopped?
I walk my Dog around Kingsway 2 times a day and it seems to me that there as been a stop to building. Am I imagining it, or is just a slow down?
August 12th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Hi darrjeff,
An interesting question and one which was also voiced at the recent Residents Association meeting.
I understand that houses are still being sold on Kingsway (which is faring better than many new developments in the area/country), but things have (obviously) slowed down in the recent financial climate.
Not wanting to guess, I rang Trevor Cribb this morning and he said that he is aware of a slow-down in the building (for obvious reasons), but that work is still progressing in most areas. Not knowing which specific development area you are interested in he couldn’t comment further, but he said that he was expecting a report/update from the consortium partners soon, and would "keep me in the loop"!
I will publish the information if/when it arrives.
August 12th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Kingsway Flood Risk?
We are halfway to buying a house in Marham Drive, but when we received the Environmental Search from our Solicitors, we were really concerned because our new home is less then 50 meters away from an extreme flooding area!
I have been ensured by neighbours and by the Project Manager that everything is fine with the efficiency of the balancing ponds, etc.
Unfortunately I can’t get any written information regarding the security of that area; I have called hundreds numbers but it seems they can’t help because of the difficulties of finding the location of our house on their map. The only thing I got is a scary Flood Risk Location Map which makes us thinks twice before buying the house.
Can someone help please?
Thanks
Claudia
August 12th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Hi Claudia,
I can understand your concern, but I think the information you have is (slightly) incorrect, or – more specifically – quite old/out-of-date.
I took a look at some information online… Try this:
1. Go to the Environmental Agency Flood website…
Note: The link opens in new window and I have numbered this "guide" so you don’t lose your place as you flip between windows
2. Input postcode GL2 4UE in the box on the right, and click "Go".
3. In the map which is returned, we are (roughly) underneath the "W" of "Whaddon" (slightly right of centre).
4. You’ll see the River Severn to the left; the purple "Flood Defence" lines (roughly) show the banks and the wider blue area shows the main "flood risk" area.
5. You will also notice that the very light blue areas (defined as "Extent of extreme flood") don’t move any nearer in our direction.
6. In between us and the river you’ll see a "grey area", which is the heart of Quedgeley (some 9,000 houses, none of which were affected by the 2007 flood) and you can also see a thin blue ribbon immediately left of Quedgeley running NE to SW, which is the canal (which – is probably why the light blue area doesn’t extend past that point).
So – barring any natural disasters – we are "safe" from that side (before us, the entire Village of Quedgeley and most of Gloucester City would flood)!
7. Now click the "Zoom In" (Plus) button once, and click "Pan East" (the right arrow) once.
8. In the centre of this (very old) map you’ll see "Manor Farm", which is right in the midst of Kingsway Village.
9. Above it and slightly to the right, you’ll see 6 "buildings" and right of those a cluster of roads/buildings… my guess is that Marham Drive is right there.
10. You can see that "scary blue streak" just above them, the map key defines that as "Flooding from rivers or sea without defences"
11. You will also note a tiny thin light blue line on it’s left edge, which is most likely the "extreme flooding area" you referred to in your post…
I would define that blue line as a tiny stream (with 8/10 foot banks)!
12. During the 2007 floods, that stream was of no concern to us at all (in terms of immediate physical danger); the water didn’t come anywhere near reaching the top of the banks and – since then – more work has been done to strengthen/improve the defences in that area.
I also spoke to Trevor Cribb (of QUVL) for confirmation and more information. Trevor said he has received an email from you and has requested more detailed information from the relevant developers/builders; he expects replies within 24 hours and says he will email you as soon as he gets them.
I hope that helps
August 12th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Hi Clive
Yes you are right I do think the information received is out of date!
Thank you very much for your help but I really hope to receive more information.
Marham Drive is near Thatcham Avenue, less than 250 meters away from Daniels Brook, so I thought it was above the 6 “buildings” just near that “scary blue streak”, but I really find difficult to see on the map.
Thank you very much again and I look forward to hear from Trevor Cribb
Claudia
August 12th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Hi Claudia,
Yes that’s right – above the 6 "buildings", in the centre of that other "cluster of roads / buildings" (which are no longer there of course)!
It is close to Daniels Brook, but I haven’t found a picture that shows it very well.
There is a useful map here.
If you enter the address details and "Search", in the next screen click the globe to view the map.
You can zoom out and pan right to see the brook and it’s exact location with respect to the house; that should give you a much better idea of the proximity.
It’s a shame I can’t find an up-to-date satellite picture or photograph
August 17th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Gardener Required
I have been blessed with the most beautiful garden left by the builders…
Ok seriously my garden needs some work to get it level and I also want a border built and some decking put down.
Does anyone know of a landscape gardener / builder who they could recommend?
August 18th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Wrong Address
Please can somebody tell me exactly the right address: Marham Drive Kingsway or Marham Drive?
I am asking this because calling Tiscali they have both addresses and Royal Mail has got Marham Drive Kingsway only, and I had problem with the postcode; Bryant Homes gave me GL2 2BJ but I found out it is GL2 2DL. Which one is right?
Actually what is the right address? Is it Quedgeley or Gloucester or just Kingsway?
It is giving me headache
Thanks so much
Claudia
August 18th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Hi Claudia,
The correct address is:
#, Marham Drive,
Kingsway,
Quedgeley,
GLOUCESTER,
GL2 2DL
GL2 2BJ is for Thatcham Avenue (No’s 1 to 88).
August 19th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Thank you so much, I can’t believe Bryant Home gave me the wrong post code
Claudia
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:52 am
Kids Football Team
Hi,
Does anyone have details of a contact regarding an under-8 football team?
I’ve heard that the Hardwicke team are very good.
Will there be a new club for Kingsway?
I’ve seen some kids playing on the field by the big park with a coach, but am not sure what team it is.
Please let me know,
Thanks x
August 28th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Visitors Parking (Headley Court).
For the past month or so there has been a man parking his car in the visitors space in Headley Court. Watching him leave his vehicle, it doesn’t actually look like he lives on H.Court.
It is a real pain as when we have visitors it leaves 1 less space for them to park. Surely there is something that can be done?
I just think it’s rude and inconsiderate of him to abuse spaces. He is most def not a visitor, or if he was he’s more frequent than most of the neighbours!
August 28th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Hodge,
Sorry I didn’t reply earlier.
I don’t know of anyone but I have added a note to the site meu to try to attract some answers
Louise,
I’m pretty sure there will be a Kingsway team eventually.
I have no idea who’s using the field for pratice, but I will ask my boys when they’re here next… Between them they’ve just about played for most of the local teams (Hardwicke, Quedgeley Wanderers, Gloucester etc).
August 28th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Bus Tickets & Black/Green Bins
Hi
They might be stupid questions, but…
Who do I have to ask for free one month Megabus pass?
and
Who do I need to call to ask for black and green bins?
Thanks a lot,
Claudia
August 28th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Hi Claudia,
No stupid questions… Just slow answers
For bins, ring: 01452 396396
There’s some information about the Megabus Pass distribution on the Kingsway Developers Website (here), which says they will be distributed soon.
Meanwhile I suggest you try to contact Nathan Williams at Stagecoach (Gloucester). The contact details are available here.
Good Luck
August 28th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Bodium Avenue Junction
Hi,
Can anyone shed any light on when the Bodium Avenue Junction will be opened up to pedestrians?
I have a teenage daughter who is starting at Beaufort School in a weeks time and the only other route I can find that joins to Bodium Ave is an overgrown dirt track which I would not let her use either day or night as it’s just not safe!
September 5th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Bollards
This Bollard that raises and lowers under the “underpass” to let Buses through, it really does confuse me as to why it is so intermittent. It works for weeks on end then it stops and – as quickly as it stops working – within minutes everyone uses it as a rat run including Argos Lorries and building lorries.
It amazes me! Why this has spent so long not working?
I really feel for the residents on Valley Gardens, the road has become a rat run.
What is proposed regarding this?
Why does it keep failing?
Do we have to wait until myself or one of my colleagues gets a call to Valley Gardens when someone gets hurt… or worse?
And how does everyone find out so quickly when the bollard is broken?
September 6th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Hi lifeboat,
I fixed up your littel faux-pas so I removed the other comment… (Your secret is safe with me)
It is strange about the bollard being so unreliable.
I also saw how quickly word gets around when it’s down – I can’t believe how many people are prepared to risk prosecution for the sake of saving a few minutes… people get so impatient when they’re on the road!
September 7th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Good afternoon everybody,
Firstly I was wondering if there were any local amateur running clubs? The reason I ask is that I am running the London Marathon again and wouldn’t mind a bit of company whilst training this year, or if there is anybody that feels like coming for a jog then let me know; either that or it’s me and my Ipod lol
Cheers, nobby
September 14th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Road Signs for Chivenor
I would like to suggest that we have some extra road signs to advise visitors/delivery drivers of numbers in Chivenor Way.
Thatcham Avenue have these signs to advise of numbers up each cul-de-sac, why not Chivenor Way?
The additional road signs would aid everyone when searching for numbers in Chivenor Way, avoid confusion and stop vehicles having to drive up each cul-de-sac unnecessarily.
October 5th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Bus Stop on Woodvale
Has anyone noticed that the bus stop on the Woodvale on the left as you go out the Village has a grass verge and nowhere to step off the bus safely; especially dangerous in this horrendous weather.
On the opposite side of the road there is a large concrete area.
Has anyone else noticed this? Who would I contact to bring this to their attention?
D x
October 7th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Marham Drive
Hi,
I am quite concerned about Marham Drive… it just looks a mess! Cars parked everywhere (even on double yellow lines), I don’t think the fire brigade could drive through)!
One night I saw a man from the Housing Association moving the road signs in the middle of the road.
I am concerned it is getting quite a rough area!
Can something be done?
What can I do?
Thanks,
Claudia
October 7th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Hi nobby,
I can’t help with your running I’m afraid (I don’t like to walk if I can help it)
Hi ken,
I have asked QUVL if this is planned/possible/likely! I’ll let you know if/when I get a reply.
Hi Daisily,
This has actually already been brought up with QUVL… Here is the conversation so far:
(RR = Richard Read from the Residents Association; TC = Trevor Cribb from QUVL):
RR: Several residents have asked about a hard standing for the bus stop on Woodvale. There is one for the northbound stop but not the southbound one and when it rains that can get very slippery. A simple patch of concrete between the curb and the path would be adequate.
TC: This will be dealt with when Gloucestershire County Council and the bus company Stagecoach finally settle on the detail of the route around the development.
RR: Would I be right in thinking that this will not happen until Kingsway is handed over to the Council? I mentioned that there is a hard standing on one side of the road already, if this is a Council decision I wonder how that came to be there.
I will let you know how the conversation progresses.
Hi Claudia,
I’m not certain but it looks to me like there might be some enforcement of the double-yellow lines in the near future!
I’m not sure about the “man from the Housing Association!
If you have issues with crime/anti-social behaviour you could complete a Community Police Report Form so that the Police are aware of the issue(s) and could perhaps assign some resources to the area/problem.
October 7th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Claudia,
Was the Housing Association man an employee from the HA or a resident living in one of the properties? If it is the latter, I would complain to the HA – this behaviour is not acceptable!!
October 8th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Thanks for all your comments.
I have no idea who he was; I was in the car (we had to stop because there was a signs on the way and we had to remove it) and I saw someone placing a sign in the middle of the road that leads into the housing ass. main entrance and then he walked along that road into the housing ass. It was 3am. I guess I wait and see if it happens again, if I complain now I wouldn’t have taken seriously.
Thanks again
Claudia
October 8th, 2008 at 11:51 am
You could be right.
That’s some strange and silly behaviour!
Let’s hope that it doesn’t happen again and if it does, let’s hope that someone can identify the idiot.
October 8th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I have just realized some bad grammar mistakes
I am sorry!!!! 
October 8th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
lol… that’s OK.
I was going to edit them but they made me smile
October 27th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Babysitting Services Offered
I am a ex childminder, ex nursery worker and mum of two. I live on Kingsway and would like to earn a bit of pocket money, by doing some babysitting in the area, before Christmas starts pinching.
I am first aid trained and can provide references.
I am happy to do it at my house or yours.
Give me a bell on 722267 if you’re interested.
October 27th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Hi lis,
I’ve added your number (and a link to your above post) on our Local Contacts Page; I hope you get some "takers".
If you decide you don’t want to do it anymore (or get too many enquiries) please let me know and I’ll take it off
October 27th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Thanks Clive, much appreciated.
December 8th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Skating Rink
Now that the cold weather is upon us, who’s responsibility is it to grit the roads and make sure the pavements are safe for people to walk on?
I have been coming in and out at all sorts of unsociable hours this month due to work and none of the roads seem to have been gritted. Equally the pavements seem to be able to be used for skating as they too are incredibly slippy and there doesn’t appear to be any yellow grit bins anywhere for people to be able to grit the paths.
I can understand that the side roads may not be done, however I would have thought that the main roads in and out, including the underpass for the bus should have been gritted.
Thanks
Paul
December 8th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Hi Paul,
Re: Skating Rink
I agree. The pavements (particularly those leading up to the School) are extremely slippery.
I have a feeling that we’ll find that – until the roads are adopted by the Council – the responsibility lies with the developers.
However, I took a look for information about this on the Glos CC website and found that the Governement (Highways Agencies) take care of County trunk roads and motorways and Gloucestershire Highways are responsible for the rest.
There’s more information about it here.
Information about Grit Bins, Snow Wardens and salting in Gloucestershire (including contact information) is available here.
Sadly, the map showing key routes etc was created before Kingsway Village, so I guess we won’t be seeing them anytime soon
December 9th, 2008 at 9:05 am
If you’re wondering what happened to the comments / discussion about:
Halton Way Gathering / Muddy Woodvale Verges
The entire conversation was moved to here.
December 13th, 2008 at 9:21 am
I was wondering does anyone know of a window cleaner that covers Kingsway. My windows at the moment are disgraceful and it doesn’t bode well for when the in-laws descend on me for Xmas. Need someone ASAP. Thanks.
December 13th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Hi co374,
Tell them you got the number from here, maybe they’ll pay for an advert’ 
Try (01452) 300196
December 15th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I’ve had a local window cleaner flier my house, Luke of Workmans Windows on 07891 545262 or 01452 722495.
Cheers
Clare
December 15th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Thanks for the window cleaners numbers. I shall phone them tomorrow.
January 7th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Bollard
I was walking with my boyfriend on Monday evening, when we saw a car driving at high speed towards the bollard under the bridge on the way to Tesco.
We really thought it was going against it, then it just drove in between!
The driver really deserves a fine.
It was disgusting… but funny at the same time
January 8th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Kingsway School Uniform For Sale
I have 3 school jumpers with the Kingsway logo, 2 PE t-shirts and 2 ties [not elastic].
Age 9-10, all VGC, £5.00 for all.
Please call 07989 665978
Louise
February 7th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Spare Garage Space
Hi,
Have you got garage which you don’t use?
Why not give me a call we will rent it off you for our storage and motorbike.
Mobile number 07766925150 (Leave message or Text)
Thanks,
February 7th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
The Snow
I hope everybody has been enjoying the snow we have been having. It’s such a rare occurrence to see so many snowmen.
Baz
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
We loved the snow. No moaning coming from this direction apart from it made the garden even more sodden; it never dries that much anyway!
However I was driving back one day, came into the top of the estate and from behind one of the brick walls a snowball hit our window. I have a small baby and another child, this obviously scared them, so I quickly stopped the car and reveresed trying to catch the little $%”£$^£$… never seen them run so fast!!!
It was someone’s child, and maybe parents should remind them that it can be dangerous, let alone scare a smaller child. Wish I had caught up with them, I could have had a word with their parents myself.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Does anybody know whether Kingsway is in the catchment area for SevernVale or Beaufort? I have noticed the new road going through to Tuffley, and realise that Kingsway is in the middle of the 2 schools. If my child has to go to Beaufort, then I am afraid I shall have to move, as the whole reason for moving to Kingsway was the good primary schools and halfway decent secondary school.
I am sorry if I offend anyone but this is a personal choice.
Many Thanks
February 27th, 2009 at 5:05 am
Hi Salz,
“Catchment Areas” are not my strong point, but we’ve been here for 2 1/2 years and my son started at Severnvale last year… So I’m guessing you’ll be able to send yours there too!
If Angelina was up I’d ask her (she’d know), but it’s 5am and I’m the only one silly enough to be working at this time of night
February 27th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Salz
Having a bit of a trawl around, I have found a MOD document about schooling for the new ARRC base.
In this it does state that:
So it would seem that you are ok.
However the easiest thing to do would be to ring the LEA which is based in the Guildhall. (ring 01452 425407 for the education team).
BTW that document is HERE.
Hope this is of some help.
Barry
February 28th, 2009 at 11:57 am
THank You very much Clive and Baz – thats a weight off my mind. That means I can stay where I am
March 4th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Does anyone know the “status” of the patch of green around the oak tree in Halton Way?
I seem to remember that it was supposed to be “protected” somehow.
I wish somebody would tell that to the parents of the kids who gather every day to play football on it and rip it up.
March 11th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Folks, We have been asked to see if the following issue can be resolved.
There are 2 vehicles mysteriously appeared and parked on the lower end
of Thatcham Avenue. The details are: White vans with The Complete Food Company logos on the side Reg nos T8 TFL and V301 DRJ.
The Complete Food Company state that they have recently sold these vans (via auction). They are not taxed. And seem to be parked in not so sensible locations!
If you are, or know of the Owner(s), I would suggest moving them as QUVL have had complaints about them. If they are not moved then QUVL will move them. However they are keen not to have to go down that route.
Cheers
Barry
April 6th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Field Opposite Orchard
Hi,
I noticed some diggers etc on that field this morning, anyone know what they plan to build there?
April 12th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Moving to Kingsway?
We currently have our house in Cam on the market with a view to moving to Kingsway; there is a house for sale on Holbeach Drive which we both like.
Now after reading a lot of the negative posts about Kingsway we really dont know what to do.
Does anybody have anything good to say about the area, Particulary Holbeach Drive?
April 12th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Hi TraceyP,
Sadly folks always seem to be able to think of negative things to say, whilst the positive things rarely get a mention
It’s a well-known problem with the internet too.. unfortunately the ability to make anonymous comments tends to bring out the worst in people
BD said (pretty-much) the same thing when he created his post about The Positive Side and you can see from the responses that there’s plenty to like about Kingsway Village.
The over-riding reason I created this blog in the first place was because we like it so much here. In fact, all of the local people I know (hundreds now) talk about what a lovely place it is, very peaceful, well-designed, great houses (mostly), beautiful scenery etc etc.
Of course there are problems! It’s new, many things are changing all the time, some of which don’t suit some people! It always amazes me how quickly rumours spread and get exaggerated and… before you know it, everybody is listening to – and propogating – them!
The fact is that the Village is beautifully designed and quite peaceful and the villagers are – for the most part – friendly, kind, considerate, caring and responsible people.
Local amenities are plentiful, local Governement is about as good as you can expect in this day and age and the location is ideal for access to both Gloucester and the rest of the country (very local motorway access etc).
Sadly the slow-down in the building trade & housing market have had a bigger-than-average impact on Kingsway because many amenities are yet to be built. The builders seemed to have left for quite a long while (leaving half-built houses and equipment laying around was always going to be a magnet for youths far and wide to converge on Kingsway and treat the place like a personal playground) although they’re pretty busy around here lately and I’m also told that local house sales have continued – albeit at a slower rate – despite the economic climate.
In addition, the fact that Social Housing organisations have always had a steady stream of waiting occupants, whilst private sales have slowed to a trickle, has temporarily altered the percentage of privately owned properties, leading to huge amounts of speculation and rumour, much of which is groundless.
Of course the builders would like to increase the numbers of “affordable houses” (thus furnishing them with ready customers), but those plans have to be approved (many recent planning alterations/amendments/applications have been refused) and many “Affordable Housing” customers are part-buyers/owners or just normal folks who need housing and are fed up with private landlords taking advantage of the situation by charging colossal rents, imposing unfair conditions and ignoring their reponsibilities etc.
Yes there are problems, (show me an area where that isn’t true nowadays), some folks (irrepective of their backgrounds and personal circumstances) care nothing about anybody but themselves; all over the UK crime & ASB is on the increase and communities are breaking down, but many of the local problems have been caused by people from outside of the area and my personal experience of Kingsway is that it’s a fabulous place to live with a whole lot more positives than negatives. In fact we were recently featured on BBC Points West as one of the few areas in the UK to be bucking the trend in terms of our Community spirit!
Local shops and facilities will soon be underway and many of the “green areas” are yet to be developed (including sports facilities) as well as more play areas and recreational facilities for local youths and children, and local Youth organisations and the Parish Council have many plans for the future of the area.
I’ve lived here with my family (5 children) for 21/2 years, have the nicest neighbours I’ve ever known as well as many new friends, and feel way safer – and happier – here than I have for many, many years.
You just have to accept that – no matter how many things there are to be grateful for – if there’s one thing to gripe about, it’ll get more attention than all of the positive things put together… and if there wasn’t anything to complain about, somebody would invent something!
After all… this is England
Oh… and – Happy Easter everybody
April 16th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Tracey I think you need to make your own mind up as to why you want to move this way. Schools, Local amenities, community spirit ( somewhat not high at present )
I think if you are coming from an estate already you will be fine if you are coming from an area with a bit of space you won’t like it as much. Visit the area on a few occassions have a walk around, visit quedgeley too and see what you think – Maybe catch a few ‘ locals ‘ to have a chat with : )
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Hi
Do anyone have Andrew Hunters telephone number as i need to contact him
Regards.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Last time I rang him, I got him on 07786251390. This was a while ago though. Hope it’s still current.
June 11th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Hi carpo18mav,
Many thanks for that, I will make a note.
June 14th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Does anyone know if there are any parent and baby/toddler groups in Kingsway?
I moved here last October and have been to The Oaks Centre and The Methodist Church groups but I just wanted to go to one I didn’t have to drive to!
Thanks
June 15th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Chris,
I believe there is “Little Fishes” and “Baby Squirrels”, the former is run from the Community Centre and the latter from Kingsway School.
That’s off the top of my head and I believe there are more details in the Kingsway Magazine, the Parish Council and the School.
Cheers
Barry
June 15th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Hi,
Found some information on local groups to Kingsway that have all recently started:
From Here:
Baby Squirrels: A group for pregnant mums or parents of babies and crawlers on a Wednesday morning from 10.00am to 11.15am at Quedgeley Library Children’s
Centre beginning on 3rd June.
Kingsway Squirrels, a Stay & Play session at Kingsway School. This weekly session is for 0-4 year olds, and will begin on Thursday 11th June from 1pm—3pm.
From Here:
Little Fishes, every Tuesday 10-11am, at Kingsway Community Centre: singing, music and instruments, a bible story, craft, drinks and snacks. It is free.
HTH
June 19th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Thank you for the information will give those a try!
Chris
June 20th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Bus Pass
Hi, most probably it has been ask before but I can’t find it.
Regarding the free 28 day buss pass. Does anyone know something?
I went to Bryant’s office and they don’t know anything, telling me to call Stagecoach.
I called Stagecoach and they don’t know anything, telling me to contact Kingsway.
I called Kingsway and nobody answer, I left a message but nobody called me yet!
Thank you.
July 4th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Hi,
Due to the crime in Kingsway, I would like to get involved in a neighbourhood watch scheme. Does anyone know how I go about doing this?
Thank you.
July 5th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Hi Miss Lane,
Thanks for joining us
I’m fairly certain that the local representative is Baz_k’s wife Amanda.
She also runs her "school’s out" blog, so you’ll most likely find her contact details there
As a matter of fact, the Community Police Reports show that levels of crime in Kingsway are pretty good compared to other areas, but I’m sure that your involvement will be most welcome
July 5th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Hi Clive
With regards to levels of crime on the Kingsway.
What about those reported via the non emergency number? Do you get to hear about those? I reported various things 3 times in one month on that number.
I just wonder whether other people use that instead of the reports?
July 6th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Hi Daisily,
The figures which the Police report to the Parish Council represent the total recorded crime figures for Kingsway and have nothing (directly) to do with the report form on this website.
The form is not intended as a means of telling Police about crimes, they should also be reported by telephone.
The form is a means of bringing them onto the agenda for the Safer Community Team meetings; which is when we (the Gloucester South SCT) discuss use of local Police resources in the forthcoming months.
For instance… in Hardwicke, there are issues with cars speeding by the Methodist Church (from the A38 exit to Naas Lane roundabout) so – following the last SCT meeting, the Police agreed to target that stretch of road for laser gun (speed trap) operations in the coming months.
I add the crime stat’s reports to that page because it’s a convenient place to list them
July 31st, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Police in Kingsway Last Night
Does anybody know what all the commotion was about last night?
About 10:20pm there were about 4 police cars and two helicopters circling Marham Drive, with a team of police officers walking around.
July 31st, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Hi G Note,
No idea I’m afraid… Shame I didn’t know earlier, I may have been able to find out from Fraser Mackie during our Community Walkabout!
July 31st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Hello,
A man was spotted in the Bryant Homes builders compound yesterday just after 10pm. The Police were out pretty quickly and even had the helicopter out lighting up the area to catch the perpetrator. Unfortunately the man was not caught
August 1st, 2009 at 2:39 am
Hi Miss_Lane,
Thanks for the information.
Must be a lot of places to hide and a lot of ways out of there.
Hopefully they’ll get him next time!
August 3rd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Wonder what crime he had commited, as it was alot of activity for a trespasser.
I do love this website Clive! (had to add that as I do, it’s a great source of info and has helped me feel more involved in our community, something I know I need to do)!
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Hi G Note,
Thank you for your kind comment
August 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Seems to be a search for a burglary suspect.
http://www.westerncounties.org.uk/aircraft_activity/
August 6th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Hi Salz,
Nice find… Thank you
August 31st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Hi Guys,
Does anybody know wherther Kingsway School children are back on Wednesday or Thursday as I have had conflicting info, and their website is not working!
August 31st, 2009 at 3:34 pm
hi ya,
I was thinking the same this morning, I think it’s Wednesday
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1370
August 31st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Hi Salz,
According to the school letter from 13th July:
August 31st, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Thanks Clive,
10 out of 10 for actually still having the letter (Not convinced our son ever actually managed to bring his home!!)
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Childminder Available
Hi, my name is Charmaine and I am 17 years of age.
I am looking to earn some money to put myself through college and I am offering my babysitting services.
I have babysat for lots of people before and references are available.
I charge £5 an hour and I am reliable and trustworthy.
If you think you could use my services please call me on 07500296554
Many Thanks
Charmaine.
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Hi Charmaine,
I’ve added your details to our local contacts & services page.
Good Luck
Clive
September 4th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Orchard
I don’t suppose anyone knows what variety the apple and pear trees are in the Orchard, and are we allowed to pick the fruit?
September 4th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I’m not sure on the varieties, but i see no reason not to pick them, I will be! (I tried on Monday by was thwarted by my children not liking walking in the long grass!!)
November 10th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Valley Gardens Access:
Hello all
I’ve been reading the forum for a while but have only joined up today as I’m moving to Kingsway next month with my young son.
I just wondered if anyone knows how you’ll access the latest bit of Valley Gardens (opposite the primary school playground etc) as there are ‘No Entry’ and ‘Buses only’ signs at the entrance at present – I’m not entirely sure how I’ll drive up to my front door!
Also – when and where are the amenities planned for… shops, doctors surgery, etc?
Thanks – and hope to get to know some of you over the coming months.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Hi Haydn08,
Thanks for joining – and contributing
If you mean the far side of the school (by the entrance) I believe that the only way to drive there at present is via Thatcham Avenue.
If you enter Kingsway and trun left at the roundabout… Go straight over the lights and turn left at the next roundabout… Follow the road all the way to the end and you’ll see the School in front of you as you.
Once the development expands I think you’ll have much easier access via Naas Lane.
Re: The shops etc… Last I heard development was due to start last month and planned to be finished around April/May next year, (although I wouldn’t be at all suprised to find that this has been pushed back)!
Welcome to Kingsway
November 21st, 2009 at 4:50 pm
New Friends
Hi,
My daughter, Alice, will be starting school at Severn Vale in September and is very keen to make new friends before starting there.
We have recently moved to the area from the Forest of Dean so she has had to leave all her old friends behind.
Alice is 10, loves animals (she has 3 rabbits) and really wants to meet some girls that will be starting at Severn Vale in September.
Please contact me on rich829525@googlemail.com and perhaps we can arrange a get-together.
Rich
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I have today emailed the Council about the litter that has accumulated outside Domino’s Pizza at Quedgeley District Centre, this is an eye-sore and probably a health hazard. Where is the sense of community pride?
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Does anyone know of a reasonably priced window cleaner that will come to Kingsway and also do the three storey houses?
January 4th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Hi EG,
Thanks for joining in
It’s a shame that Domino’s don’t do something about that themselves
There are a few numbers for local window cleaners posted in response to this comment.
February 8th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Hi,
Can anyone let me know who I need to speak to about road signs?
Mine has been destroyed!
No idea what happened, looks like the incredible hulk has ripped it apart!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Hi EG,
The local road signs were discussed during the “neighbourhood walkabout” in July 2009.
The report said:
Mr Jewell has recently been replaced by Andrew Smith, so you could try to contact him.
Also, the Residents Association Committee are due to meet him soon, so we could raise this question for you (or reinforce your complaint / request).
Let us know which road you’re talking about.
February 13th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Hi, my road is Mildenhall Way, due you have Mr Smith’s contact details so that I can contact him directly about our sign. I also notice that another sign has been vandalised beyond recognition so I can’t tell you what road it is but its the one just before the underpass
February 13th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Hi EG,
I am meeting with Mr Smith on Monday and will tell him about the sign, as well as the other one near the underpass. I will let you know of any feedback
Cheers
Barry
Chair – Kingsway Residents Assoc.
February 18th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Anyone else having trouble with contractors blocking the road? I live in the bit that’s classed as Aldersgrove (but my address is Valley Gardens – gah!) and it’s like an assault course trying to navigate all the vans blocking up Wittering Way and Thatcham Avenue. What happened to the common sense approach to NOT parking across junctions?? I know we’re ’sharing’ the road with the contractors while they’re building, but a bit of consideration for the current residents wouldn’t go amiss… I shook my head at a contractor this morning!
February 18th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Oh, and while I’m on a rant… Mopeds speeding round the estate at night…
I’ve complained to The Police and PCSO’s, but they’re still doing it!
If a road isn’t open to traffic, lads, that means mopeds too!