Dear Widcombe Association Member Widcombe Midsummer Party Our street party along Widcombe Parade is fast approaching. Sunday 1 July from 12:30 until 19:30. Over 30 bands, entertainers, food – a wide variety to suit all ages. Still opportunities to get even more from the day by contributing as a volunteer for an hour or so.…
Dear Widcombe Association Member Ward Boundary Review The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published revised proposals with respect to Bath in response to the many objections to its previous proposals. I am pleased to say that the Commission has taken on board pretty well all the points made by the Widcombe Association and…
Dear Widcombe Association Member WA AGM Following brief reports and updates on the Association’s activities, we heard two excellent guest speakers: Paul Simons (Chairman Cleveland Pools Bath Project) and Prof Barry Gilbertson (Chairman City of Bath UNESCO World Heritage Site Advisory Panel). My note of the meeting may be found at(www . widcombeassociation . org . uk/wa-2018-agm-report/) with further links on…
Dear Widcombe Association Member Widcombe Association AGM A reminder that our AGM is next Thursday, 19 April, at Widcombe Social Club from 7.30 pm. This is an opportunity to meet and, as necessary, elect committee members, be brought up to date on our finances and current activities and to discuss local issues. Guest speakers: Paul…
WA Press Release on news cable car proposals have been dropped – 18 July 2017 The Widcombe Association is pleased to see that Curo have decided not to proceed with the cable car proposals in light of the lack of support from across the City. Widcombe residents were overwhelming against these proposals because it was…
[ultimate_spacer height=”15″] Dear Members, Here is the latest round-up of some of the things we have been discussing and planning recently. South Bath Transport Options consultation A series of public consultations events will be held from the end of March about South Bath Transport Options. At the events a number of transport options for South…
WA Press Release on news cable car proposals have been dropped – 18 July 2017 The Widcombe Association is pleased to see that Curo have decided not to proceed with the cable car proposals in light of the lack of support from across the City. Widcombe residents were overwhelming against these proposals because it was…
[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Firstly apologies that these talking points have been delayed. Unfortunately our secretary, Liz Littlewood has had a serious fall. She is now out of hospital and we would like to wish her a good recovery.Talking points:- The committee received a presentation from Councillor Jasper Becker and a street sign designer about plans for a new Welcome…
[ultimate_spacer height=”15″] Dear Members, As always there is lots going on in our area! Citizens’ Advice Bureau Appeal Many of us may have benefitted from the services of the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. Sadly, due to funding cuts, our local branch of is under pressure. If you’d like to find out more and show your support for the…
[ultimate_spacer height=”15″]Here is our usual monthly round up of some issues and points arising from our last committee meeting: 1. Rev Tim Buckley Tim attended our committee meeting on July 5th to share his vision for St. Matthew’s and St Thomas a Becket churches. The organ at St Thomas a Becket needs replacing and that…