September 2019 Newsletter

Linked below is the September newsletter.

The Residents’ Association has it’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10th September at 7.30pm in the Centurian Walk Common Room on Old Chester Road. Do come along and hear both what we have to say, and air your own views on all things Chester Green/Little Chester.

There’s a Family Quiz Night at the Community Centre on the 14th September, which are always great fun, with rounds for all ages and abilities!

There’s also the latest updates from the flood defense works from Our City Our River (OCOR) including more details on the refurbishment of the Cricket Pavilion and the sports provision at Darley Fields 🙂

We’ve had a number of people reporting issues/crimes to us, and not to the police, recently! Even if you think the police may be too busy to respond to your issue/view, please do contact them anyway. We can’t report things 2nd hand, and the more information the Police have, the more likely they’ll commit resources to an area if needed and/or react quicker. It’s really easy to report things, these days, so:

  • if you see a crime in progress, report it to 999.
  • However, if you want to report something else (that doesn’t require an emergency response) you can:
  • Dial 101 (non-emergency number)
  • Message the facebook page : www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary/
  • Give information anonymously at crimestoppers-uk.org/ 0800 555 111

Reporting all crimes/suspicious activity really helps!

As always, there more details and more responsive chatter on our Facebook page, which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/LittleChesterResidentsAssociation/ so do head on over (or comment on this page) if you have any feedback!

July 2019 Newsletter

Here’s next month’s newsletter (early, I know…..get me!) First, the bad news….the council have turned down the GNC Vehicle Car Heritage and Skills proposal for the historic Union Foundry building. If, like us, you disagree (due to the many points we’ve raised before), do sign and share this petition

http://chng.it/r2CxWVWZr2

Here’s the newsletter. New editor for the foreseeable, but hopefully no change in the useful and timely local content!

Highlight this month will be the 3rd Picnic on the Green event (Sunday 9th July!)

March Newsletter and Aida Development News

Below is this month’s Newsletter, which will be winging it’s way to you very soon. All the usual news and information, but there is also a new, potential option for the redevelopment of the Aida factory on City Road. We’ve now got permission to share the promo video, so do please have a look. Comments welcome!

The community centre will have a family Quiz night on Friday 5th April, which is always a good night. The last quiz was very popular, so do come along. Children welcome, and rounds for all ages!

Also, do save the date for Chester Green Event Teams 2nd annual fashion show (all proceeds going to this year’s Picnic on the Green event)! It was a great event last year, and will be on Friday 3rd May, 2019

LCRA October 2018 Newsletter

Below is this month’s newsletter….and what an exciting month October is going to be!

6th October, there’s a circus skills workshop at the Community Centre with the awesome Chango Fuego (https://www.changofuego.com/)  This is not to be missed and will be great fun for all ages!

There’s also a quiz night on the 12th, and the now infamous Halloween Disco on 27th.

Sunday October 7th is your last chance to visit the Little Chester Heritage Centre (open 2pm – 4pm at St. Paul’s Church).  If you’ve never been, do pop in and have a look!  It’ll be closed after this until April!

The big news this month is that the Council are planning on developing the former Aida Bliss factory site themselves.  Their current plan is to develop predominately Council/Social Housing on the site with none, or very view, available for private sale…..  (we’ve had an introductory meeting with Ian Fullagar, Head of Strategic Housing for Derby City Council and Chris Morgan, Principal Regeneration Manager).  However, they are about to start ‘consultation’ with local residents and groups.  Plenty are currently airing their views on the Facebook page….do come in and get involved (or leave comments on this website)!  We’re currently in discussions with the council regarding how the official consultation will be carried out, and also exactly what their plans will be….so watch this space!  More details when we have them.  https://www.facebook.com/LittleChesterResidentsAssociation/

LCRA October 2018 Newsletter

August & September Newsletters

I seem to be posting these in pairs, now!  Below are the August and September Newsletters.  You’ll have already received August’s, and September’s is on it’s way!  Do have a look!  Comments always welcome!

August 2018 Newsletter

September 2018 Newsletter

March and April Newsletters!

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Sorry these are a bit late, but the March and April LCRA newsletters are below!  This month, there’s exciting news about a community orchard, the latest on the flood defences, puppets(!), the History Group talks, a fantastic Fashion Show (beginning of May!) and more!

LCRA Newsletter March 18

LCRA Newsletter April 18

LCRA October Newsletter and XMas Window Trail!

Attached below is this month’s newsletter (which is coming to you in printed form as we speak!)  Lots of up and coming events this month including the excellent Halloween Disco at the Community Centre (always a great event!)

Chester Green Events Team are also running the Chester Green XMas Window Trail again this year (after last year’s very successful pilot!)  We had BBC Radio Derby feature us live on a morning slot and it was a great little advert for our area 🙂  If you’d like to be involved this year (you’ll be included on a little map), then do get in touch.

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On a more serious note, the newsletter gives updates on the Aida Bliss factory and how we’re continuing to try and convince the owners to make the building safe (as we have been doing for many months, now) and also news that the incinerator on Alfreton Road has been recommended for approval by the council planning officer, even though there are over 400 objections (although the actual planning meeting was put back for some reason).  The council planning seem to be more concerned with local residents using correct materials when replacing doors and windows, and turning down extensions, than they are with dangerous buildings (allowing the Aida Bliss building to remain in its current state) and potentially air polluting waste incinerators.  Is our conservation area status and council planning really fit for purpose?  If you’ve had issues with the council planners, I’d like to hear from you.

LCRA October 2017 Newsletter

 

LCRA July (and June!) Newsletters!

So, they’ll be delivered to you soon, but here’s the latest newsletter.  As it looks like I forgot to post last month’s, here’s June’s too!

Remember, it’s the Picnic on the Green on Sunday 9th and it’s looking like it should be a great little event for our local community.  They’ll be live music, games, face painting, a local theatre company, singers, and more

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For the latest updates, do look at the Facebook page for the event.

Of course, there’s much more going on in Chester Green, with more details in this month’s newsletter below:

LCRA July 17 Newsletter

and here’s last month’s, too, for the record!

LCRA June 17 Newsletter

See you all on Sunday!

February Newsletter (and Jan Update!)

Below are the February Newsletter (which are being distributed shortly) and an electronic copy of the January update circulated earlier (we don’t normally do a January newsletter, but something important came up)!  Lots of updates contained within…do have a look 🙂

LCRA Feb 2017 Newsletter

LCRA Jan 2017 Update

Oh my…..July, August and September Newsletters!

Ahem…..seems I’ve dropped the ball, somewhat.  Apologies!  Below are the newsletters you will have all received already for July (following shortly – I don’t seem to have it!), August and September…..normal service will now resume!

LCRA July 2016 Newsletter (…coming soon!)
LCRA August 2016 Newsletter
LCRA September 2016 Newsletter

This months highlights include Jack and Beanstalk at the community on 24th September from the FABULOUS Pocket Panto (if you’ve never seen them, you’re in for a treat.  The funniest panto company I’ve ever seen!)  Of course, there’s all the usual news and updates about everything Chester Green!