Majority of People Support the New Speed Limit

There has been a lot of 'bad press' around the introduction of 20 mph speed limits in Bristol. I believe someone on the Bristol Council suggested that if they had the money they would restore the previous limits. However Bristol Live reported on 29 May that a consultation with 3500 people suggested that they were … Continue reading Majority of People Support the New Speed Limit →

Living Streets

This is an organisation that promotes a better walking environment and inspires people to walk more. It has existed since 1929. Makes me think of our streets and the social interaction that happens every day in our village. On its pages it was reporting that Islington council has introduced 20 mph on its main road … Continue reading Living Streets →

Parish Council Audio

Annual Parish Council Meeting 14 May 2019 I have not listened to any part except the very beginning. If there is any issue with the quality of the recording then you need to wait for the minutes.

Horse News

Well done to a posse of villagers who swung into action on Sunday afternoon when a very large horse kicked its rider in the head on the pightle. They looked after the rider, and took control of the horse, until the Ambulance arrived. The rider who was bleeding quite profusely is understood than to be … Continue reading Horse News →

Just a URL

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-day-i-hit-a-child-at-20mph-ndash-and-realised-the-speed-limit-must-be-cut-1985069.html It may be over nine years since this article was published in the Independent but it is still relevant and current. 30 mph for 80 Odd Years The 30 mph speed limit was introduced in 1935. In 1934 after a period of 30 years with a speed limit of 20mph the limit was derestricted. … Continue reading Just a URL →

15 mph Too Slow?

I see that the City of London is introducing 15 mph zones and zero emission cars only on some streets. At lunch times there will be traffic free roads. The City is very special place with 513,000 people cramming into the square mile every day. It is some time since I have worked in the … Continue reading 15 mph Too Slow? →

Campsea Ash Station Cafe

Happened into the Station Cafe at Campsea Ash. It appears to have a double personality because on some sites it is called Campsea Ash and others Wickham Market. OK I know the station is called Wickham Market and it is in Campsea Ash, but why the identity crisis for the cafe? The Cafe is a … Continue reading Campsea Ash Station Cafe →

More Ragwort Pulling

A pleasant Sunday morning Pulling Ragwort on the field by the pub. Despite previous efforts there is still plenty of this poisonous plant to be eradicated. The next session will be on Wednesday morning.

20 Milltir yr Awr I Bawb – 20 mph for Wales

A number of papers, journals and websites are reporting that 20 mph limits could be introduced in Wales in all residential areas. In June 2018 campainers said that Wales was lagging behind England in the designation of 20 mph limits. We lag behind some European countries so they are a bit down. Wales' first minister … Continue reading 20 Milltir yr Awr I Bawb – 20 mph for Wales →

A Few More Feet of Sea

Now, I used to be a ‘flat earther’ when it came to climate change. To me the possibility that the earth could be irrevocably affected by what countries were emitting in the way of CO2 and other gases could only be a fallacy. I was definitely with Donald Trump on that. Since I have been … Continue reading A Few More Feet of Sea →