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Hello,
Hi to everyone and Happy New Year.
Just a quick note on a few weather related topics.
Firstly, the Council have confirmed that the recycling trucks won’t be leaving the depot tomorrow (6th Jan 2010) so there will be no blue bin collection. Thanks to those who passed on the news to me. Unfortunately this is the second fortnight this has happened so it will be a month in total since the bins were last emptied, assuming they manage it next time. With Christmas paper etc, many bins are full so perhaps ask a neighbour if they have any space if you need it!
Secondly, I’ve asked our Councillors if Ramillies can be gritted in full due to the traffic to the two schools and the number of children near cars when it’s icy. The Councillors have acted and this should now happen however the heavy snow on Monday night meant that major routes needed to be cleared urgently in preference. Once they’re back to a more normal gritting routine, Ramillies road (and one pavement all being well) should be gritted. I know that ideally the whole Estate would be gritted but funds won’t stretch to it - at least those on the Estate going to either school will have a clear run once they get to Ramillies. In case you’re wondering, I don’t live on Ramillies so it’s not self interest!
Finally, the extreme weather means anyone elderly or those not very mobile can not get out to the shops and probably haven’t been able to for a while. If you have elderly or less mobile neighbours and are going to the shops, it may be an idea to check if they need anything. If you fall in this category yourself and need some shopping but can’t get out, please email me and we’ll try to arrange some help through the website/newsletter. If you don’t mind picking things up at the shops and dropping them off on your road, please also let me know. One or two volunteers per road would be really good. The cold weather is apparently here for at least another week and maybe longer so stocking up will probably be needed.
Thanks again – let me know if you have any other news or good photos of the Estate we can put on the site. Take care if out and about.
Regards
Alastair
Ramillies Estate Newsletter 13 - 06 January 2010