http://forum.buckshaw.org/ Have your say at the Buckshaw Village Community Association Forum about developments from around the village or just general chat. en Sat, 19 May 2012 18:03:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.buckshaw.org/images/misc/rss.png http://forum.buckshaw.org/ http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1076-BVCA-Weekly-Update-11th-May-2012?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 19:29:30 GMT Morning all, so my computer died this week – just died...dead... lost tonnes of contacts, emails, docs which has been great fun (sigh). Anywho, here’s this weeks update:

Big thing this week: Possible temporary school expansion
So LCC will be deciding next week on Tuesday if Trinity can have a second temporary Reception class created for this year’s intake. If granted it’ll mean that pupils who applied for and were turned down this year may have another chance to attend Trinity - if the temporary expansion is granted LCC admissions team will contact families affected based on application forms received earlier in the year. A temporary building would be installed at Trinity Buckshaw to house the second class of 30 reception pupils. What this really means is that if the class gets filled then LCC would consider expanding the rest of the school permanently as this demonstrates the need for the school to be dual entry. More info here: http://www.buckshaw.org/news/trinity...ary-expansion-. I’ll update following the decision on Tues.

Other things:

• Green Man Dig – If any Committee members can come with spades/forks/strong back’s on Saturday (12th May) from 12.30pm that would be great. Looking forward to making this very visable change to the village entrance :0)

• Agenda for BVCA/RMG meeting 17th May – I’ll putting together the agenda early next week to cover Community Centre Management Group Meeting and Village Issues Meeting. If you have anything you’d like raising please let me know asap. Previous minutes are here: http://www.buckshaw.org/MeetingMinutes

• Chorley BC changes – Most of you are now aware that there has been a change in leadership at Chorley BC following May’s elections and now Labour are in charge of Chorley council. This means a change in personnel at most levels so when the dust has settled Becca & I will contact the new leader (as well as other cabinet members) and will introduce ourselves and hopefully pick up where we left off with Chorley BC :0)

• Choir for xmas event – Rawsthorne Singers a local 4 part harmony chamber choir (advertising on the noticeboards in the new not-for-profit spaces) have come forward to lead the carols at this years Christmas event – yay! They’ll join Buckshaw Youth Band who will also be playing that night to entertain all the residents who come to take part in the games, visit Santa and get some yummy grub – oh and watch the lights be switched on ;0) . Thinking festive Christmas thoughts in May – love it :0)

• Fishers Mobile farm for Jubilee event – Becca and I have booked the petting zoo for Jubilee event, it’ll be such a good part of the day that it is too good to miss! If we get the funding from South Ribble BC then the price is covered, if we don’t then we may have to charge/request donations on the day or fund it from BVCA coiffeurs. So that’s a whole range of animals including horses/donkeys/pygmy goats/rabbits/hens and chicks for 4 hours for £240! Great stuff – their newsletter is attached with pics of what to expect :0)

• Comm. Garden plans – Jim has put together a first draft plan of the garden nearest the door at the community centre, which is looking good. Community Garden team will be planning our next move after we’ve done Saturday’s dig :grin:

• Buckshaw Clean Up – Given the political change at Chorley BC, they’re waiting for the new Councillor to be appointed who will make the final decision if Buckshaw will be chosen as one of the focus areas so that funds/resources can be assigned to clean up Buckshaw. If/when that happens, BVCA will chat to Chorley BC and also South Ribble BC about making sure this applies to the whole of the village and not just the Chorley third. Watch this space.

Things coming up this week:
• 12th May, 12.30pm – Green Man Dig
• 17th May, 7.30pm, Community Centre – RMG/BVCA/Envirocare meeting

Have a great week guys – see y’all soon – K

Kaye Davies
BVCA Chair ]]> The BVCA BVCA http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1076-BVCA-Weekly-Update-11th-May-2012 http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1075-Bike-Repairs?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 14:11:29 GMT Just used Laura at Wheely Good Bikes again for some bike repairs. As usual, excellent value and excellent service. Thoroughly recommended. ... Just used Laura at Wheely Good Bikes again for some bike repairs.

As usual, excellent value and excellent service.

Thoroughly recommended.

http://www.wheelygoodbicycles.co.uk/index.htm ]]> Local Businesses and Services Merkinglue http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1075-Bike-Repairs http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1074-George-the-lost-Siamese-Cat?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 09:42:43 GMT Hello, Just to update you that George our blue siamese cat is still missing (see earlier post). Please keep an eye out for him, he is very... Hello,

Just to update you that George our blue siamese cat is still missing (see earlier post). Please keep an eye out for him, he is very friendly and loving. He went missing from Bryning Way (miller homes end) on Saturday afternoon,

many thanks

Jason and Gretta
07916 626487 ]]> Talk of the Village JasonandGretta http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1074-George-the-lost-Siamese-Cat http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1072-After-school-care?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:26:00 GMT Hello

I'm looking for a childminder who would be able to pick up my little one from Trinity school on Buckshaw Mon-Fri.
School is out at 3.20 pm and we can pick up by 5 - 5.30pm.
Please PM me if you have any availability!

Thanks!

Loll
x ]]> Local Businesses and Services Loll http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1072-After-school-care http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1071-single-bed-wanted?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:43 GMT Hi all just wondering if anyone has a single divan they are selling for my spare room ? cheers :smile: Hi all just wondering if anyone has a single divan they are selling for my spare room ? cheers :smile: ]]> Buy, Sell, Recycle s14 http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1071-single-bed-wanted http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1070-A-new-skate-park-needed!!!!!!?goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:17 GMT Instead of children hanging around parks and road, lets petition for a skate park on the village - there's loads of unused land which cant have houses built on them and lets face it, more houses, more bored kids, more problems....!!!! ]]> Suggestions and Ideas DebiDouglas http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1070-A-new-skate-park-needed!!!!!! http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1069-SJL-Heating-amp-Plumbing-Boiler-problems-on-Buckshaw?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:37:23 GMT Just a quick update from SJL Heating & Plumbing, as my past thread reads "winter is coming!!"
Once again I must start by thanking everyone who continues to support us on Buckshaw Village, and then introduce ourselves to new residents of our village!!
Those who have moved in recently, your boiler generally comes with a 2 year warranty (would be interested to know if your builder has offered you less or more than this!).. and this warranty is on the condition that your boiler is serviced annually. We do this servicing at a discounted rate for Buckshaw Village residents, along with all boiler repairs, and landlord gas safety inspections for landlords. We are also here to help you with any plumbing queries you may have, everything from a faulty tap, loo that won't stop running (lots of those on Buckshaw..especially it seems, the Barratt houses!), or outside tap installation.
A number of residents have had problems recently with their boilers, and here at SJL we aim to keep our neighbours on Buckshaw our top priority!!
We are genuinely just at the end of a phone if you need any help; we have often managed to talk through a simple problem or just given a little advice!

Thanks once again ]]> Local Businesses and Services SJL http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1069-SJL-Heating-amp-Plumbing-Boiler-problems-on-Buckshaw http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1068-Guinnea-Pig-wanted?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:14 GMT Hiya Looking for a breeder of guinnea pigs, need 2 x boys and cage etc to go with it for my daughters birthday (not til July)but want to find out... Hiya

Looking for a breeder of guinnea pigs, need 2 x boys and cage etc to go with it for my daughters birthday (not til July)but want to find out more about them etc. Thank x ]]> Talk of the Village DebiDouglas http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1068-Guinnea-Pig-wanted http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1067-Quads?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:16:33 GMT Anyone else fed up of the quad bikes screening up and down central avenue. Never heard anything as loud. Anyone else fed up of the quad bikes screening up and down central avenue. Never heard anything as loud. ]]> Whats niggling you? Harry N Laura http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1067-Quads http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1066-Parking-in-Main-Square?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 13:26:01 GMT Okay, moving some of the pillars in Main Square to increase parking is a good move. Filling the holes where the pillars used to be with luminous... Okay, moving some of the pillars in Main Square to increase parking is a good move.

Filling the holes where the pillars used to be with luminous yellow cement is moronic. How on earth is that meant to blend in with black and grey cobbles?

If the developers would just do things right the first time it would look better and would cost less. Even using grey cement would have looked better than the current eye sore. ]]> Whats niggling you? Merkinglue http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1066-Parking-in-Main-Square http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1065-Lost-Siamese-Cat-George?goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 06:41:14 GMT Hello there - our siamese cat George has run away and we can't find him anywhere. Last spotted wondering on the building site near the Community Center. If you do see him please let us know (07916 626 487) so we can come and collect him.

He wasn't wearing a collar but does have a chip. He's very friendly, with blue eyes, a sandy body and darker grey head. Thanks very much and apologies to anyone we've bothered walking around shouting 'ge-orge' over the weekend ;-)

Jason ]]> Talk of the Village JasonandGretta http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1065-Lost-Siamese-Cat-George http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1064-How-do-I-get-the-forum-on-my-i-phone?goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 22:22:40 GMT Does anyone know if there's a way to get the forum on my i-phone? Simple instructions please!!! Thank you :smile: ]]> Troubleshooting Pink Smurf http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1064-How-do-I-get-the-forum-on-my-i-phone http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1063-Vauxhall-Corsa-1.4i-16v-SE-For-Sale?goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 19:17:16 GMT http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201218468449736/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/7000/model/corsa/make/vauxhall/page/1/quicksearch/true/po... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...us/1?logcode=p

5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 22,000 miles, Black, Part Leather, Air conditioning, Cruise control, Electric heated front seats, 16'' 7 spoke alloy wheels, 60/40 split folding rear seat back, Adaptive brake lights, Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Automatic headlights, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Body colour tailgate handle, CD30 Stereo Radio/CD/MP3 Player, Child proof door locks, Cornering brake control, Driver and passenger airbags, Driver seat height adjustment, Electric front windows, Multi-function, heated steering wheel, Electronic headlamp levelling, Electronic immobiliser, Emergency brake assist, Front door pockets, Front fog lights, Front passenger airbag deactivation,

Low road tax and insurance, Excellent condition and fully serviced.

£6,795

Really lovely car with a great spec for sale.

Please ring 07817 239010 to arrange a viewing or ask questions ]]> Buy, Sell, Recycle Alc http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1063-Vauxhall-Corsa-1.4i-16v-SE-For-Sale http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1062-Cuerden-Valley-Fair-19-May-CANCELLED!?goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 12:22:15 GMT We are sorry to announce that Cuerden Valley Fair is cancelled this year. It was going to be great, but again the weather is against us. The... We are sorry to announce that Cuerden Valley Fair is cancelled this year.

It was going to be great, but again the weather is against us. The ground is already very soggy and there's lots more rain on the way this week, so we've had to cut our losses and right it off. It's a big shame as lots of people were looking forward to it and it would have raised much needed cash for the Park.

But onwards and upwards - Beer Festival 15 - 17 June! ]]> Cuerden Valley Park http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1062-Cuerden-Valley-Fair-19-May-CANCELLED! http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1061-Land-near-Tesco?goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 09:30:18 GMT I'd like to bring an issue to attention for the safety of others as the land isn't fenced off. There are two drains that are very deep and aren't covered. You can spot them in daylight however in the dark it will be a different story. One of them is that deep it reminds me of Gaping Gill. ]]> Whats niggling you? pumpeduse http://forum.buckshaw.org/showthread.php/1061-Land-near-Tesco