Welcome
The thriving Widcombe Association was formed in 1981 and is the largest Residents' Association in Bath. It exists in order to protect and enhance Widcombe and Lyncombe; to act as a channel for local opinion on Widcombe matters; to encourage the community spirit by promoting social events; to monitor planning applications; to research local history; and to maintain a dialogue with the council in members' interests.
Annual General Meeting 2008
The Widcombe Association's Annual General Meeting was held on 30th April 2008 at St Matthew's Church.
Following the AGM there was a presentation by Adrian Roper, SW Regional Director for Sustrans, on The Two Tunnels Greenway.
The recent award to Sustrans to develop cycleways throughout Britain means that the development of the two tunnels from Bath to Midford and beyond should go ahead. This is potentially an exciting project, designed to get people off their sofas and out of their cars to discover the joys of cycling and walking, not only for leisure but for commuting as well. But what will it mean for us in Widcombe and Lyncombe Vale? Those who attended the meeting had the opportunity to raise questions about security issues in and around the tunnels and how potential users could enjoy the facilities on offer safely and without causing problems for local residents and fellow-users. (For more on the Two Tunnels Greenway project, click here )
Sadly, at the AGM, Mayveen Blackwell stood down as Chairman. Born in the area she has served the Association as Secretary, Vice Chairman and for the last three years as Chairman. Throughout her time on the committee she has been a fearless champion of the interests of Widcombe, pursuing issues such as the restoration of Claverton Street as the local high street by removing through traffic to Rossiter Road with immense tenacity and skill. It is hoped that her knowledge will be available to the committee for the immediate future but in the meantime residents will want to join the committee in recording their appreciation of all that Mayveen has contributed to what Bath Life correctly describes as 'Wonderful Widcombe'.