2009 March | Bradford on Avon

Mar 26, 2009

Bradford man made High Sheriff

Robert Floyd, president of the Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust, becomes High Sheriff of Wiltshire today.

“Robert Floyd, 60, deputy lieutenant of Wiltshire, is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming High Sheriff, Charles Floyd taking on the role in 1962.”

Mar 24, 2009

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Kingston Mills demolition progress

Kingston Mills

Things are moving apace at Kingston Mills. Most of the old buildings are now nothing more than rubble, and some interesting holes have been revealed in the ones that will be staying. Click this photo for a larger version.

Mar 23, 2009

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Alien invasion video

Back in January, the town library played host to some invaders from space in the form of some Daleks, Doctor Who, and a couple of cheeky stormtroopers. Here’s some video footage from the day, as discovered on YouTube.

Mar 20, 2009

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Pump failure on canal

One of the two pumps at Bradford’s canal wharf has broken down, prompting British Waterways to ask boaters to conserve water as much as possible until it can be repaired.

That means sharing locks and keeping an eye out for unnecessary leaks.

From Waterscape:

*Cathleen Ryan, water engineer added: “The Kennet & Avon Canal does suffer from low water levels at places of high demand like Bradford on Avon and the Caen Hill Flight. If we can get boaters to help us out by waiting a few moments so that they share the lock with another boat, we can cut our water consumption drastically. Water is just about the most precious resource we have on the canal and if we all work together we can make it go further and last longer.”

Mar 20, 2009

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The cause of some upset

This enormous phone mast has appeared at the pedestrian crossing over the railway, linking Barton Farm Country Park to Barton Orchard.

It would appear that because it was erected on railway-owned land, no planning permission was needed. Nor, it would seem, any consultation at all.

People are, understandably, annoyed.

Mar 13, 2009

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St Margaret's Hall refit approved by Town Council

The Wilts Times reports:

“Under the plan the town council-owned building, which also houses its offices, would become a more impressive entertainment venue, with an upgraded stage, retractable seating, improved lighting and heating system and a much-improved backstage area.”

Mar 12, 2009

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Town meeting agenda

This is the agenda for the forthcoming Town Meeting, which will be held in St Margaret’s Hall on April 14th, at 7.30pm.

AGENDA

1. Apologies

2. Minutes

To approve the minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on 15th April 2008

3. Financial Report from the Town Clerk, Diane Holmes

4. Chairman’s Report. To receive the Annual Report of the Chairman of the Town Council for 2008- 2009, Cllr Paul Skidmore

5. Local Organisations to present details of their activities

6. The Foot/Cyclebridge- The proposed design

To receive a presentation from Jack Konynenburg, the Town Council’s project manager for the proposed bridge from the library car park to the Kingston Mills site.

7. Neighbourhood Police Team

Sgt Neil Berrett to explain the police cover in Bradford on Avon

8. Priority for People

Gerald Milward Oliver to explain the traffic and spatial issues raised during recent workshops, to report on the resultant new groups and to answer questions.

9. The Vaults

To receive an update from the Lamb Yard Project

10. Councillors’ Forum. Councillors for Bradford on Avon to take questions on issues relating to the town.

11. Any Other business

Cllr Paul Skidmore, Chairman

Mar 9, 2009

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Nice review for Canterbury House

This chap wrote a very positive review of his visit to Canterbury House last week:

“Hay’s risotto was superlative and my pie was easily the best pie I have ever tasted in my whole life. We simply had to compliment the chef on not only the quality but also the quantity. With 2 bottles of Weston’s premium organic cider the bill came to only £20. We were mightily impressed.”

Mar 2, 2009

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A farewell to the Victory Field beech tree

There will be a celebration of the Victory Field beech tree on Wednesday March 11th at 11am.

The tree will be felled by the Town Council soon, on the advice of tree experts.

Everyone is invited to the farewell celebration, which will include stories, poems from local schoolchildren, and the Bradford song “Anything can happen”.

Click here to download an information sheet.

Mar 2, 2009

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