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Old Saw Mill – E-MILL NEWSLETTER 21st July 2017
We now have several house-bound people who would love to have meals on wheels. If you could help deliver meals and socialise with them for a few minutes, please talk to Peter. This Meals on Wheels service will start w/c 4th September.
The Old Saw Mill is joining the Congleton Big Heart Lunch Club from Wednesday 19th July at midday. For just £5 you will enjoy a 2 course meal, for eligibility ask next time you’re in the café!
We are now providing a number of school students with work experience and paid holiday work. They are all doing really well, working hard and getting on together.
Like most young people they are friendly, polite and reliable.
Our thanks to Charla, Chloe, Grace, Mark, Sam and Liam.
Please say hello to them when you visit.
Wincle Brewery: if you want beer rather than cider then we have Wincle beers for you, £3 per bottle.
Our accessible toilet is now fully functioning complete with baby-changing facilities, many thanks to Norman and Trudie’s hard work and generosity.
Member news:
Lots discussed at our first AGM on 29th June and we outlined our future plans for the Old Saw Mill.
Member’s gift for July is a yummy Cream Tea for £1; plus enjoy your usual 10% member discount on food purchases and room hire.
Have you joined yet? If not follow the link to download or call into The old Saw Mill for an application form.
Volunteers
We need washer-up volunteers, can you spare a couple of hours, pay is good company, membership and good food all free!
| Every Monday 1.15-2.15pm; 6-7pm, and 7-8pm: Discover Pilates Classes are up and running, you can join any anytime, more information from Alison on 07798 555458. Every Tuesday 10 – 11am: Every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm Every Friday, call in anytime: Mum’s Bumps and Babies – come for a chat, tea and cakes. Mum’s, Toddlers and a story – if there’s enough little ones we’ll read a story and entertain them for a bit while mum’s can enjoy a snack!
Saturday 22nd July: |
Congleton Sustainability Meeting Minutes
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting took place recently, download the full meeting minutes HERE.
The Old Saw Mill (new official name).
- 14 people attended the AGM (29th June) MS to circulate the management report presented at that meeting.
4 Key areas for the future ( see report)
PA thanked all for their support, donations, volunteering etc
Looking to take on apprentices from Macc College
- Apple Juice / Cider. D.Jones to put an options paper out to group for their views.
It was felt that OSM should acr like Dunham Massey (producer) and CSG would pay OSM for production.
CSG to pay for AJ/C and sell both retail and wholesale. CSG to use profit for local projects.
Aim for a target price of £3 retail for both products.
Congleton In Bloom/ Congleton Partnership/ CSG:
2 June: Bug gardens workshops
3 June: Congleton tidy up at Bromley Farm
5 June: CSG meeting
10 June: harvesting willow at Saint Mary’s for Jubilee Club project, DoE students
12 June: AMCP Community orchard tidied up with Rangers
12 June: WDT meeting
19 & 30 June In Bloom meetings
19 June: PP drove draft route with MG Alexandra Court Hotel (with MG)
June, Weds 1-3pm : Visyon (with MG) to help with their garden near Cong park
During June PP visited BHPG, Community Gardens, Jubilee Club allotment;
The Bug Gardens Back to back gardens project, 10 confirmed, community polytunnel working with groups to create backdrops (7/6 Brownies, 19/6 Cubs, 22/6 Saint Mary’s ),
23 June: Build gardens with new volunteer Roy & BE
26-30 June: Bug Gardens plant up supervision and helping groups with 8 small gardens
Publicity:
Photography & Press articles on eco-schools/In Bloom/CSG activities sent to & published by the Congleton Chronicle.
PP continues to admin facebook pages, adding articles, photos, events etc [Congleton In Bloom, Congleton Food4free & CSG, Old Saw Mill & Saint Mary’s Garden Club pages]
Next Meeting:-
Mon 7th August 2017 The Old Saw Mill ,10.00am (S.Foster to chair)
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting minutes
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting took place recently, download the full meeting minutes HERE.
Highlights include:
Cycle Path Plans.
Cycling Issues SAS May 2017
1. The cycling legacy ideas continue to grow in support not only from Congleton Town Council but also from Cheshire East Council.
2. SAS recently met with both Cllr Rachael Bailey and David Brown who have both agreed that even though we have a cycling strategy in place, we do not have any cycling policies in place. This is something they are going to look into with the different cycling groups.
3. SAS recently presented the cycling legacy ideas at the Town Meeting and received questions. Nearly 70 people attended the meeting and there were a number of questions.
4. SAS has produced a questionnaire to find out what the appetite from the public is in support of cycling. Questionnaire attached, please feel free to forward and ask people to return them to the TIC.
5. Cllr David Brown has bought a bike, helmet, cycling shorts, track pump, gloves is now cycling on a regular basis. This support from a Cllr with such responsibility for highways is adding a lot of weight to developing the cycling strategy in Congleton and CE as much as possible. We need to maximise on this because he may not still be in this position after the 2019 election.
6. We had a meeting with the Canals and Rivers Trust to see if they are in support of the portion of the Congleton Circumnavigation that could utilise the tow path. There is to be a follow-up meeting on the 12th May to walk along the canal to see how this section could become a cycle way.
7. The Town Council Health and Well Being Group are going to meet to look at how cycling can help improve the activity of Congleton residents and the sustainability of the Town.
8. There is continued support for the Cycling and Walking Country Park with a view to where this could be located. This is something that once we have ear marked the land we can then apply for funding and with British Triathlon supporting such projects, if they agree to support it, they will match funds any monies that we raise.
Concern that developers are promising one thing and delivering another in respect to planning applications and actual build.
PH gave a couple of examples where this had happened.
PM to work with PH to tackle the problem, raise with the enforcement officer appropriate in the first instance before escalating to Shaun Hannaby.
Commenting Team.
1. Seddon Development off Canal Road
PM represented and spoke on behalf of CSG at the CEBC Southern Planning Committee 29th March. The committee raised a number of issues they had with the application including our concern of insufficient bungalows (contrary to the Local Plan and emerging Congleton Neighbourhood Plan) they asked that a decision be deferred to allow the applicant to address these concerns. The application did not return to the April meeting of the committee so it is now expected to be considered at the May meeting. PM will review any revisions to the application and if necessary speak on behalf of CSG at the meeting
2. Development west of Manchester Road
PM submitted a response on behalf of CSG to the application for development west of Manchester Road. While the principle of development is OK as it is included in the CEBC Local Plan there are issues with access, particularly regarding sustainable travel and road safety.
3. Bellway development off Waggs Road
PM attended the site visit and subsequently spoke on behalf of CSG at the CEBC Strategic Planning Board on 19th April. The application was refused on the grounds of road safety and impact on open countryside. We will have to wait and see if the applicant will appeal.
4. Congleton Neighbourhood Plan – Transport Group
No progress this month but the NP steering group are due to meet on 11th May to review the draft NP in advance of going to Regulation 14 consultation
Next Meeting:-
Mon 5th June 2017 The Old Saw Mill ,10.00am
Havannah Weir Hydro Project. Tuesday 28th March 2017
Havannah Weir Hydro
Generating energy from the River Dane
Community Engagement Evening
Tuesday 28th March, 6.30pm at Eaton Bank Academy
Congleton Sustainability Group invites you to ‘The Dane Valley Community Energy Hydro Generation Scheme’ Engagement Evening at Eaton Bank Academy on 28th March at 6.30pm. The evening will provide you with the opportunity to discover more about the environmental benefits of hydro power, find out about community share ownership and volunteer to support the project.
- The Havannah Weir Hydro will generate up to 250,000 kWh of green energy for local residents and businesses each year
- Congleton school children will be able to use the weir to learn about hydro-power and renewable energy generation.
- The community will be invited to own a share in the scheme which plans to give a rate of return of 4% p.a. Full information will be available in the share prospectus to be issued in due course.
- The project will generate a forecasted £5000 per year, to be invested in raising community awareness in renewable energy and promoting energy saving activities.
- The weir will be funded primarily by a community share offer with supporting grants and loans.
- For more information about the project, the Community Engagement Evening, or to complete an expression of interest form, please visit www.eatonbankacademy.org
Latest news from the Old Saw Mill – Congleton
OLD SAW MILL
BACK RIVER STREET
CONGLETON
CW12 1HJ
Membership
“Many thanks to all those generous customers who have signed up to become members of the Old Saw Mill. We aim to make your membership a worthwhile experience, so in March in addition to 10% discount in the cafe we will be giving you a free cup of tea or coffee and a slice of one of Yvonne’s delicious sponge cakes on production of your membership card.We will be making a similar free offer in subsequent months so if you want to take advantage of this sign up without delay!
Click here to obtain the application form
New Events
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day at the Old Saw Mill on 8th March from 10.00 – 12.00. We believe this is the first time that this has been acknowledged in this way in Congleton.
The event will also include the launch of “The Monthly Gift” which is an initiative where women can drop-in and receive free hygiene products. These items are expensive and still subject to VAT and the costs can be problematic for women on low incomes. Since 2010, infections have risen markedly because women use substitute materials which are not hygienic.
Volunteer
We are looking for someone with bookkeeping skills to help us to manage the day to day finances along with liaising with our accountant to prepare monthly and annual accounts. If you think you have a few hours to spare each week we would love to hear from you. Please contact Peter, Pete or Anna.
Easter Lunch
Our Xmas Lunch was so successful, we are planning to have an Easter Lunch on 16th April, so if you know of anyone who would really appreciate a hearty meal then please get in touch.
Contacting us
We hope this newsletter is reaching everyone but if you would like to contact us here are a few methods:-
Facebook :- The Old Saw Mill
General E-mail:- co-op@theoldsawmill.org
Direct E-mail and phone for Finance and Governance – peterjaston@gmail.com
and 07971805372
Direct E-mail and phone for Bookings, Café, Volunteers and Marketing – annamorrison0@gmail.com and 07738877114
Direct E-mail for Buildings, Development and Maintenance – peterjranson@btinternet.com
and 07717003847
Kind regards
Peter, Anna and Pete
Congleton Sustainability Group Meeting Minutes
The latest Congleton Sustainability Group meeting took recently, download the full meeting minute HERE.
Highlights include:
| Tour of Britain Legacy for Congleton – S Akers Smith
Suzie briefed the group on the latest developments. A handout was issued. 1. Held a meeting with Cllrs Brown and Williams. A Fisher CEBC head of planning also attended. CEBC keen to improve its cycling network and has agreed to help work out costs the works and also advise on the feasibility of the work planned. SAS issued a copy of the brochure used at the meeting to the members attending today’s meeting. DB took copies along to CEBC for distribution to Cllrs and officers. 2. Met with Fiona Bruce who both supported the plans and agreed to raise the issue of funding support across the board not just for deprived areas in Parliament. 3. SAS attended a health and fitness meeting with Active Cheshire. They have access to a large funding pot and could help us develop our plans and also help us put a bid together. SAS has a meeting with their COO (Adam Norris) in the near future. 4. Presenting to CTC on 2nd Feb which Active Cheshire will also attend. PA asked to attend the meeting on behalf of CSG. MS to pull together a resume of what The Partnership / CSG has done over the last few years to develop cycling. 5. SAS looking to present to all Congleton Head Teachers at one of their CeCP meetings 6. Have access to some DEFRA /Local Air Quality funding (£28K) ring fenced. 7. SAS advised the group of a planned Triathlon being organised for Sunday 23rd April (subject to confirmation) more detail once available. |
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| New Green Space – Mossley Water Tower.
PP/MA have identified an area of approx. 20 x 10 mtrs near the Water Tower at Mossley which is owned by CEBC and maintained by Streetscape. It is felt that this could be a good site for a 2nd Community Orchard. Need to gauge local interest by leafleting and consultation (PP to action). Also need to contact United Utilities/CEBC for their reaction to such a project (PP) This is not currently being actively pursued as an In Bloom project. PP still to start the consultation to gauge local support / interest before any development takes place.
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Senior Forum Meeting Minutes 13.12.16
The Senior Forum met recently, download the full meeting minutes HERE.
Hightlights included:
The Old Saw Mill Project – Stewart Halliday.
Stewart took us through a very interesting and exciting presentation on the development of the OSM.
A full copy of his presentation will be sent out to all Senior Forum members. MS to action.
The OSM is developing into an excellent community hub and located in the town centre compliments the current “hubs” at New Life Church, Bromley Farm and the nearly refurbished St John’s Community Centre.
The OSM is quickly building a wide range of activities, events and regular café customers. They have plans for further development in Health & Wellbeing, Social Isolation and Seniors support.
They are building a bank of volunteers with a wide range of skills.
Next meeting to be held at OSM (Tuesday 14.2.17) MS to make sure that the other hubs are invited ( NLC/BF and StJ)
All About You – Sue Barnes
Sue outlined a couple of initiatives she is developing based at St John’s Community Centre and out in the field.
Monday Club – Based in St John’s Community Ctr.
Open to adults for a friendly, enjoyable social day care experience.
10.00 to 15.30pm with lunch and refreshments.
Activities to include Quizzes, Art & Craft, Personal Stories, Cooking, Local Interest and a whole lot more.
Looking at providing transport if required
Target cost £25 to £30.
All about you…wellbeing support in Congleton.
Sue currently has 6 clients that she delivers personal services to including:- Meal preparation, bed changing and laundry, shopping, admin support, cleaning , sitting service etc.
Next Meeting:-
Tuesday 14th February 2017 at The Old Saw Mill (2.30 to 5.00pm) Includes a tour of the facility.
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting minutes 6.06.16
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting took place recently, download full minutes HERE.
Highlights includes:
Dane Valley Community Energy-Havannah Hydro.
Looking to go ahead with the project, support has already been received from both Eaton Bank Academy and Siemens.
Possible use an Archimedes Screw design
PA working on applying for a second phase grant.
PA has visited the Halton Loom project, they employed a skilled project manager who then directed local resource and resulted in a much reduced cost.
S.Halliday to contact an acquaintance who has managed similar projects and put him in contact with PA.
Cycling Campaign – P.Hall
In Peter’s absence PA briefed the meeting on an event planned for Sat 4th September.
Congleton Cycling Club is organising a Tour Of Britain promotional/charity ride called “Cheshire East Tour of Britain Charity Sportive”. This will be an 86 mile ride over some of the ToB route raising fund for North West Air Ambulance and Children’s Adventure Farm Trust.
Congleton Community Co-operative – S.Halliday
Reports issued by S.Halliday weekly including both a task and supply sheet so no need to further issue those.
Further items discussed at the meeting:-
Grand opening is still planned for 4th July, but can be moved back if circumstance dictate.
A good source of paint supply has been found using the Burslem recycling centre community paint mechanism.
A CHS student on a work experience scheme is doing a fantastic job in helping with the redecoration.
PP has a design for the secret garden and will apply for funding support from William Dean Trust to support plants, soil and paving etc.
Next Meeting:- Monday 4th July at The Old Saw Mill (tbc)
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting minute 9.05.2016
Congleton Sustainability Group meeting took place recently, download the full minutes from the meeting HERE.
Highlights include:
Congleton Community Co-operative – S.Halliday
Report issued by S.Halliday prior to the meeting, but because of the size of the project this has been kept separate from the other Group Reports.
• Tenancy at Will Agreement signed and keys provided for our Open Days
• Site cleared with assistance from:-
• Patti Pinto – Secret Garden
• LOL Foundation
• Book Marks and Posters designed and printed by Congleton High School
• Open Days on 16/17 Apr. 2016 a great success with over 80 people coming to visit.
• Research into best Bank Account to open.
• Incorporation of Community Co-Operative underway.
• Water and Electricity on.
• Grant received from Congleton Town Trust
• Apply again for Grant from Inclosure Trust in Jul. 2016 but they are very interested in the project.
• Other Grants applied for and more to apply for.
• Web Site http://www.congletoncommunityco-op.org registered. Still to be developed.
• Facebook Page – Congleton Community Co-Op up and running
• Change of Use Planning Permission application submitted. Thanks to Anna Morrison for her valuable input.
• Met with Property Manager for Old Saw Mill
• Electrical Engineer appointed and quotations received for Ground Floor (Cafe & Processing area)
• Inventory of requirements drawn up and cutlery, crockery, outside tables, etc., etc. already received from neighbours, friends and associates. Kitchen cabinets received so that we can build counter from them. Lots more needed including half full bags of compost, half full tins of paint, etc.
• Notice given to person who is storing his personal effects at the Old Saw Mill at present. Should be clear by end of May.
• Lots of interest shown for upstairs “open space” from the community, groups, etc., including Police.
• Renault Espace shell now removed from Secret Garden and decking washed down.
• BioLiquid installation being researched.
• Rain trough and grey toilets being considered
• Project Plan developed. Shall request for volunteers to assist. Offers of help already given.
• Wayne Doyle (BoJangles) assisting in requirements for cafe, etc.
• Congleton High School to be engaged to create murals.
• Plans of Land and Property being sought.
• Planning permission has been put in for “Change of Use” (16/2191c) result will be known by 29th June, you can support this application by commenting on line until 26th May.
In Bloom- P.Pinto
Dates for the diary:-
25th May Britain In Bloom route check.
25th July Northwest In Bloom Judging (Tbc)
8th August Britain In Bloom judging day
14th October Britain In Bloom Awards (Birmingham)
Patti updated us on some of the projects:-
11 potential “Children’s Gardens”
Visyon have taken over the site on River Dane Walkway.
270 Hanging baskets ordered.
Tesco , developing the Bark Area at the front of the store.
Community orchard. Fruit bushes and tree area now complete, Apple Core carving now done.
Dane Valley Community Energy-Havannah Hydro.
Feasibility study now complete meeting called for 9th May to discuss findings and practicalities of the project.
Support had already been received from both Eaton Bank Academy and Siemens.
Meeting closed at 11.30pm and adjurned to The Old saw Mill for a site visit.
Next Meeting:- Monday 6th June 2016, 10.00am, Astbury Mere Visitor Centre.