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From Newsletter, January 2004
Welcome back after the Christmas holidays. We have an interesting programme for spring, including a visit to Crosby's Nurseries on Wood Lane, restricted numbers so please book using the form.
Patter of not-so-tiny feet, OR Spot the deliberate mistake
The tap dancing class is a bit of a problem; We didn't know when booking the room that a new dance class had started in the room above on Wednesday evenings; So, for the February Open Meeting we have CHANGED THE DATE; It is not Wednesday (or even Saturday!) the 18th, but now TUESDAY 24th FEBRUARY; Please do support the Open Meetings. We had disappointing numbers attending for an excellent slide show at the AGM, and a fascinating talk in November (see below). Please try to join us on Tuesday 24th February to hear Keith Warrender's talk entitled "Whispers from The Willows" - a history of the house on Moss Lane, Timperley - should be of interest to all Members.
Open Meeting 12th November 2003 'Visit to Romania' - Sheila Andrews spoke with great enthusiasm of her visit to Romania, organized by Care Trust Romania (CTR), a non-profit organization. This was a talk with a difference for sure; Sheila spoke from the heart and warmed us all; CTR work mainly in poor village areas, amongst the sick and elderly - where conditions are considered to be below human standards. Sheila from Stockport gives her time and energies freely. She related her experiences in several villages where she assisted the CTR team in bulk purchasing of basic food items (e.g. rice) - weighing it out into family portions and making up 'food parcels' for distribution. Often this necessitated a trek up a mountain side.
That reminds me of one of Sheila's amusing mountainous adventures! Upon delivering one such food parcel to a sick lady living a frugal life style, the lady immediately foraged in the parcel and declared 'no illuminators'; It was true - the 'candles' had been forgotten and without further ado she was donning coat and two walking sticks to trek down the mountain. One of the CTR team came to her rescue, turned on his heels back to base to collect the necessary 'illuminators'. Great story - and candles will never be the same for me ! .
This open meeting proved to be very poignant and enlightening. I feel sure many of the audience wanted to board a Romanian bound plane there and then in order to follow in Sheila's footsteps. We can thank Sheila for her contribution to CTR in this field and for bringing her experiences to us. It was an honour and a pleasure to meet this remarkable lady. At Sheila's request, in lieu of a fee, TCS made a donation to Care Trust Romania. To learn more of CTR log on to www.caretrust.ro
I'm sorry if you missed this meeting for whatever reason - you would have been suitably entertained, enlightened and inspired - as I'm sure those Members who attended will confirm. Sandra Bingham
Timperley has very few Listed Buildings: one, the Old Hall Hotel, has a planning application in for alterations since it was taken over by Hydes; another is Watling Gate on Leys Road, off Park Road near the station. It was the home of Col. Charles Newton, who bequeathed it to Altrincham Council in the 1930s, along with a large collection of artworks, books, and land adjacent. The house has been used as a nursery school for about 50 years. A flat there, home for many years to the Altrincham Borough librarian, is now unoccupied and the house is so vandalised that the nursery school has moved out. This is a Listed Building owned by Trafford, and we have written expressing our concern.
** New book - by Peter Scott 'Timperley Boy' - his memories of Gerrard Avenue area - available from Constable's newsagents, corner of Heyes Lane.
Greetings from Timperley The cards we produced for Christmas have sold well. There are still a few left showing the Village Club, and don't forget they just say Greetings from Timperley. So if you would like any to use throughout the year, please contact Hazel Pryor, who has them in a box in her hall. (6 for £1.50).
The Quarry / Montessori School - Proposed development on hidden site. The Montessori School on Stockport Road (with the painted stone wall) has closed and a planning application has been put in for this to be demolished to provide an access road through to the land at the back which was the sandstone quarry, entrance beside Timperley Aquatics. This is for outline planning for 24 dwellings. No details yet as to what they will look like. I bet many people in Timperley do not know the site is there. (History note: in the 1600s the Holt family were masons in Timperley, at 'the stone delph'.)
Friends of Quarry Bank Gardens - A group has been set up by local residents to re-instate gardens at the comers of Marsland Avenue and Clifford Drive. When the council houses were built, the corner plots were left as garden areas. Years ago they were tarmac'ed over by the council, and neighbours are planning to turn them back to gardens. They await a decision on a grant from Trafford. The Civic Society has supported the Friends with a donation.
Development sites - Work has started on the land between Shaftesbury Avenue and Kentmere Road, which will include the diversion of Fairywell Brook. The new buildings at Beech House and Aidan Piers Garage on Park Road are shooting up, as are the sites on Wellington Road. We are concerned about the construction of the flats at the Woodlands Hotel site, and are querying fire safety with Trafford and the Fire Service - still in progress. The new houses off Henson Grove are advertised in the papers as 'Willow Bank', a bit confusing, as 'Willow Bank' already exists in Timperley!
Carrfield Avenue, Broomwood - Trafford have Outline plansfor new housing, to replace the f1ats which have been demolished on Carrfield Ave, and on a vacant plot at the corner of Dee Avenue.
The Civic Society committee has sent answers to a questionnaire from Trafford on a Licensing Policy for premises serving alcohol. Trafford also wanted the society to get involved with 2004' s Trafford in Bloom, to the extent of getting volunteers to join in doing the work and 'looking after' Timperley. There were two problems with this: one is just what Trafford considers to be the boundaries of Timperley and the other is getting enough people to turn out and do the work. Still waiting for a response from Trafford.
Timperley Country Fair celebrates 20 years in September. www.timperleycountryfair.org.uk
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From Newsletter, April 2004
Open Meetings
Wow! Full house at the last open meeting. Another good one coming up. Don't forget, because of the Tap Dancing group, we have changed the day for the next Open Meeting to TUESDAY. Welcome to the new members who have joined following two recent events, including a 'double act' at the March Area Board meeting (more later).
'Whispers from The Willows' - At the last open meeting we had a super talk with slides from Keith Warrender about his house on Moss Lane, and the families connected with it. We had a lot of visitors including some of Keith's neighbours and it was our best turn out for a long time.
Timperley Old Hall - Our next open meeting on TUESDAY 25th May will be about Timperley Hall, its history and archaeology, with Pat Faulkner, secretary of South Trafford Archaeological Group (STAG). For those who don't know, STAG have worked on the old moated site at the back of the Old Hall Hotel for many years.
About 35 members enjoyed the visit to Crosby's Nurseries on Wood Lane. We were treated to a guided tour around the glasshouses by Brian Crosby and his son Nigel and shown the machines transplanting three seedlings at a time, then enjoyed tea and biscuits while Brian demonstrated making up a hanging basket. Crosby's supply garden centres, local authorities and landscape gardening firms with thousands of bedding plants, but you can still go and stock up for spring planting.
Presentation about the Society
If you missed the March Area Board meeting, you missed a treat - Naomi and Hazel doing a double act in a presentation about the Society. We wanted to make sure it was not boring, even if people only say 'Remember those two charlies from Timperley Civic Society? Anyway it seems to have succeeded as a few more people have joined.
Altrincham in Bloom - This year instead of Trafford in Bloom, smaller areas are entering the competition. The Altrincham entry includes Timperley, and several members of the committee have been involved in planning the route that the judges will drive. They have 3 hours, so should be able to include several Timperley sites, such as Brooks's Drive and Broom Wood, the site for Quarry Bank Gardens and King George's Pool.
Planning and Developments
UDP - Most of the points we raised (see separate page on this Web site) have been included in the revised version of the Unitary Development Plan - a success for the members of the UDP group - Brian Bingham, Len Dunning, David English and Rod Woodhead. Our thanks to them for the time and effort they have put in.
Greetings from Timperley
The cards showing the Village Club are still available and don't forget they just say Greetings from Timperley. So if you would like any to use throughout the year, please contact Hazel Pryor, who has them in a box in her hall. (6 for £1.50)
Canal Road Parking - One of the committee mentioned the obstruction caused by people parking on the slope of Canal Road opposite the Station. Trafford will look into this.
Planning Applications
Manchester Road/Claremont Tennis Club - A plan for 17 apartments on the vacant land between Claremont Drive and the petrol station, 3 and 4 storeys, with parking and open space at the rear of the filling station, and a new pavilion for the tennis club.
There is a planning application to replace the Mobile phone mast in the village - it's not tall enough! Ha!
What is a dormer bungalow? According to some recent applications it has four bedrooms and two bathrooms in the roof space - now that's a big loft conversion.
Montessori School/ Quarry site - There is a revised application for this site, still for 24 dwellings.
At the quarry site, the members of the Archaeology Group have done a survey of the small industrial building from the late 19th century that was the workshop for Marston's the joiners and undertakers.
Altrincham Area Board - £450 has been granted for landscaping the open space at the top of Mayfield Road (to stop footballs going onto the road).
Trafford issues a list of construction projects planned/in progress and included in the March 2004 list are: New road junction design at Park Road/Manchester Road; and a new pavilion/clubhouse at Timperley Recreation Ground on Park Road.
There was a petition about traffic on Wellfield Lane, with the suggestion that it should be made one-way. However, Trafford think that recent traffic calming (40mph signs) should work, and talk of re-designing the bridge over the brook.
Tidbits
The boundaries of the Parish of Timperley are being changed to exclude the area near the Wellgreen in Hale. These relate to the ecclesiastical district and are not related to the local government area, either modern or ancient.
We've said goodbye to the old building at Park Road Primary School. The new one and the nursery are very modern. Check it out from Frieston Road or Leys Road, and while you are there have a walk through Newton Park and along the brook.
Please note revised EMAIL ADDRESS. You can now only send us an email via the website.
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Hazel Pryor
Tel: 980 5464
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From Newsletter, September 2004
Welcome to the new season. Let's hope we can continue the work done by the Civic Society.
Annual General Meeting
Included with the newsletter is the notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Society on 6th October . This is very important. We need your help if the Society is to survive (and thrive). Specifically we need people to join with the committee and stand as officers.
Our Chairman, Sandra Bingham and the Treasurer, Rod Woodhead both wish to retire from office this year. Sandra became chairman fairly reluctantly and now wishes to hand over to someone else. Rod's involvement with the Larkhill Centre means that he has less time to give to the job of Treasurer/Membership secretary. The existing committee members are already committed to other tasks both inside and outside the society and don't wish to take on another role.
Note that Timperley Civic Society cannot continue without these officers.
Could you help? The committee will help and support anyone interested in becoming chairman, vice-chairman, treasurer or membership secretary.
Altrincham in Bloom - Up to now we have not had the results of the 'In Bloom' judges, so don't know how Altrincham (including Timperley) got on. There has certainly been a lovely show of flowers recently in the council plantings. We must especially thank Mary Eastwood for her work in planting up and looking after the circle on Timperley Green.
Timperley Country Fair - Wellies at the ready, we had a good day at the fair. The photo quiz kept everyone in a puzzle and nobody got them all right. Two winners got 23 out of 24 correct - Edwina Winter and Mary Gerrard who each win a disposable camera. If you want another look and to see the answers, the photos will be on display at the AGM. (Thanks to member Heather Turner for suggesting it.)
New Noticeboard - I hope you have seen our new board on the comer of Paul House in the Village. This time it has been paid for by Trafford under the old Altrincham Area Board.
Area Board - The first meeting of the new Altrincham Area Board is on 28 September at Altrincham Boys' Grammar School. There is not the same public open forum as before, but people can go at 6.45pm and present details of any complaints or concerns, which will be logged and dealt with later. Then the meeting starts at 7.00pm.
Christmas Cards - NOT!
We decided not to produce new cards this year. There are still some remaining from the last 2/3 years and we thought it best to clear these stocks.
Keep your cameras ready in case we get any snow this year and your eyes peeled for any really good old photos we could use in future.
Timperley Old Hall- The talk by Pat Faulkner brought out a good attendance of 41 people who enjoyed a thoroughly researched and interesting slide show. A new book edited by Pat will be published in November. "Tymperleie: the history and archaeology of Timperley Old Hall" will cost £12.50 and is published by South Trafford Archaeology Group. (If you fancy having a go at digging, STAG meets on Sundays at l0am at the rear of the Old Hall Hotel, Stockport Road)
Planning and Developments
A third plan for housing in the Old Quarry site off Stockport Road goes to the Planning Committee for a decision next week. A previous plan was refused on the grounds that the quota of new housing had been reached. Maybe a new ruling party will think differently.
Rotalac site - Canal Road/Deansgate Lane - plans for a big development on the site of Rotalac, with 12 small business units fronting to Deansgate Lane with total of 141 apartments above and also in three other blocks running west along the canal bank. 48 units will be 'affordable housing'. The site is bounded by Deansgate Lane, the canal and the old railway embankment and the plan includes enhancement of the canal bank and of Timperley Brook which goes through the site. We have commented about the traffic that this will add to Canal Road/Park Road and not just Deansgate Lane, but the route through Brook Lane/Wellington Road etc.
Mail boxes. - Where there is a large postal delivery route, bags can be too heavy to carry for the whole round, so there are plans to put up what are called 'pouch boxes' for storage of mail before delivery. Watch out for one near you.
Future Events
Please let us know if you have any suggestions for future talks or visits.
Please note revised EMAIL ADDRESS. You can now only send us an email via the website.
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From Newsletter, December 2004
Christmas greetings and wishing you a peaceful New Year.
New Chairman and Treasurer
Following our AGM, Geoff Flood has become our new Chairman, and Roy Griffiths has taken over from Rod Woodhead, who has served 5 years as Treasurer. We also welcome Dorothy Pennington, who has joined the committee, and say goodbye to Alys Kendal. Sadly we will miss Anne Bowker for her local knowledge and involvement and her work for Timperley.
Timperley 'in Bloom'
Spotted in the village - David Bendell and Peter Botting pruning the roses and clearing and replanting the flower beds in front of Paul House.
The Friends of Brooks's Drive also recently held a successful tidy-up and planting, followed by a walk. Any volunteers are welcome (no experience needed). Look out for the next date.
Watling Gate
Naomi Garside and Hazel Pryor attended a meeting about Watling Gate and Newton Park. There was a lot of local interest about the park and concern over the state of Watling Gate house, with many suggestions about future use of the building and support for a 'Friends of...' group.
Crosby's Nurseries - Lots of members and some visitors turned out for a fascinating insight into the work of Crosby's nurseries. Brian detailed his involvement with the massed bedding plants used for displays seen from the air at Ringway Airport and prize-winning gardens at the RHS Tatton Show.
Timperley Hall Book - Keep your eyes open for the new book by Pat Faulkner of South Trafford Archaeology Group, about the history of Timperley Hall and the dig at the moated site - out any time now.
Trafford Road-Rail Interchange
There has been concern expressed about the effect which the planned road-rail Freight Interchange at Carrington would have on Timperley. Yes, it would be good to get more freight traffic off the roads and on to railways, and 5000 jobs will be created, but... There are three main concerns: loss of green belt land in the Carrington area (at least one square mile to start with); disruption and noise as a result of reopening the railway line from Skelton Junction northwest to Glazebrook, (the lines through Timperley which have been quiet for many years - since Beeching!); increased road traffic caused by deliveries to and from the Interchange (and people who will work there?). Plans include laying down new welded rail track, without joints, and the demolition and rebuilding of one of the bridges. Both rail and road traffic would have an impact on Timperley. We have stated our opposition along those lines. Comments had to be in by mid-November, so we will wait to see what happens next.
Planning and Developments
The number of planning applications for rebuilding developments has certainly fallen since Trafford announced it had reached its quota for new houses. What a pity it came too late to prevent so many developments on Park Road and Wellington Road. (Gridlock here we come!)
Again the plan for housing at the old Ouarry site off Stockport Road has been refused by the Planning Committee. Now there is another application to demolish the old Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and build a three and a half storey block of 9 flats with underground parking, opposite the Quarry site. A similar one was put in a few years ago and nothing happened. (Question: What used to be on the chapel roof? See answer below).
Roads
We have written to the council about the state of the potholes in Stockport Road, Dobinett's Lane and on the cycle track along Shaftesbury Ave. Trafford had already identified the Stockport Road stretch, and lo! work has started on patching up the worst areas. The other two have also been noted, but will have to wait a while. Let us know about any more really bad potholes.
Wood Lane Post Office
We wrote to Royal Mail about the proposed closure of Wood Lane PO and put the case for elderly residents, who will have to use either the Village or Broomwood Post Offices. Royal Mail say they aim to have 95% of people within 1 mile of a branch PO. They will decide after the consultation ends in January.
War Memories
As next year is a special one - 60 years since the end of the Second WorId War there is the opportunity to get a Lottery grant for a special project or event to celebrate and record the work of all the people who were part of non-combatant organisations such as land army, ARP wardens, NFS, home guard, ATS, etc.
Do you know people who were involved, could you talk to them and record their memories, would you help to organise the project? The final outcome might be a reunion, an exhibition, a booklet and the memories recorded for future generations.
If anyone is interested in getting involved in organising such a project we have until March to apply for the grant. Don't leave this, thinking that the committee members will do it. We need YOU!
(Answer to Question above: Air Raid Siren)
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