1st JUNE 2022 PRESS RELEASE
- WORK TO BEGIN ON IMPROVING THE LARGE LAKE FOOTPATHS IN WATERMEAD
Building work is due to commence to create a new raised walkway and install new and improved paths for all residents and visitors to Watermead.
This project is a step closer now and works are due to commence 6th June 2022 and will take approximately ten weeks (weather permitting). During the period of works access to the large lake path will be closed to the general public.
The project, which is being funded by a £42,205.00 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, £40,712.96 from Buckinghamshire Council Community Board and £20,000 from Parish Council reserves, will provide a hard standing/hard wearing path and the installation of a raised walkway in an area that is subject to flooding.
Cllr Sue Severn, Chairman of Watermead Parish Council, is excited that the project is starting to take shape.
She says: “It’s great to see our vision for this vital community facility moving closer to reality. We are extremely grateful for the funding FCC Communities Foundation & Buckinghamshire Council has given to us and we’re looking forward to opening to the public.”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Building work is due to commence to create a new raised walkway and install new and improved paths for all residents and visitors to Watermead.
This project is a step closer now and works are due to commence 6th June 2022 and will take approximately ten weeks (weather permitting). During the period of works access to the large lake path will be closed to the general public.
The project, which is being funded by a £42,205.00 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, £40,712.96 from Buckinghamshire Council Community Board and £20,000 from Parish Council reserves, will provide a hard standing/hard wearing path and the installation of a raised walkway in an area that is subject to flooding.
Cllr Sue Severn, Chairman of Watermead Parish Council, is excited that the project is starting to take shape.
She says: “It’s great to see our vision for this vital community facility moving closer to reality. We are extremely grateful for the funding FCC Communities Foundation & Buckinghamshire Council has given to us and we’re looking forward to opening to the public.”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
17/00771/APP WATERMEAD - WATERMEAD 21 Flats Lakeside, Piazza Car Park
Watermead Parish Council resolved Thursday 21st October 2021 to object to the Lakeside Piazza Car Park development application. The Parish Council's response objection document has now been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council. To view our response, please click here
Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved except for landscape for change of use from garden centre to Industrial/Storage Unit
Watermead Parish Council resolved Thursday 14th October 2021 at an Extraordinary Meeting to object to Industrial/Storage Units application. The Parish Council's response objection document has now been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council. To view our response, please click here
Watermead Parish Council resolved Thursday 21st October 2021 to object to the Lakeside Piazza Car Park development application. The Parish Council's response objection document has now been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council. To view our response, please click here
Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved except for landscape for change of use from garden centre to Industrial/Storage Unit
Watermead Parish Council resolved Thursday 14th October 2021 at an Extraordinary Meeting to object to Industrial/Storage Units application. The Parish Council's response objection document has now been submitted to Buckinghamshire Council. To view our response, please click here
Watermead Photo Competition 2021
WATERMEAD PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2021
Judges Report
Thankyou to everyone for entering this year’s photo competition. Although the number of entries was down from previous years, the standard was very high making choosing winners a difficult task.
Unfortunately, our experienced external Judge was not available this year. So, I did the judging which is a very personal matter and there is no right or wrong. The photos were all passed to me bearing numbers only so that I was not aware of who had entered them until I announced my decision.
BEAUTIFUL WATERMEAD.
We are lucky to live in such a lovely environment and our resident swans were again popular subjects.
Winner is Dan Forder for his clever shot of 3 cygnets
Highly Commended are a lovely golden misty view of the Lake also by Dan Forder
And another atmospheric photograph of swans by Damon Mitchell.
OPEN CATEGORY
Winner: Robert Fearnley for his beautiful portrait of a resting fox
Highly Commended:
John Mitchell’s portrait of 3 men at a bar is interesting and beautifully lit showing that it isn’t always necessary to see the subject’s face.
Dan Forder’s Macro shot is beautifully sharp and shows the intricate detail of this Dragon Fly.
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
This category attracted the fewest entries perhaps because Covid has restricted everyone’s ability to get out and attend events.
Winner: James Bates: This photograph sums up a lovely summer evening on Watermead with a colourful balloon preparing to take off into a clear blue sky.
Highly Commended
Dan Forder has again scored with his with his lifelike close-up shot of a model Torpedo Boat cutting through the ”waves“ on the lake.
OVERALL WINNER
The overall Winner this year is Dan Forder, who scored highly in all three categories, with his portrait of the 3 cygnets being the best.
Eric Rose. 17 September 2021
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Judges Report
Thankyou to everyone for entering this year’s photo competition. Although the number of entries was down from previous years, the standard was very high making choosing winners a difficult task.
Unfortunately, our experienced external Judge was not available this year. So, I did the judging which is a very personal matter and there is no right or wrong. The photos were all passed to me bearing numbers only so that I was not aware of who had entered them until I announced my decision.
BEAUTIFUL WATERMEAD.
We are lucky to live in such a lovely environment and our resident swans were again popular subjects.
Winner is Dan Forder for his clever shot of 3 cygnets
Highly Commended are a lovely golden misty view of the Lake also by Dan Forder
And another atmospheric photograph of swans by Damon Mitchell.
OPEN CATEGORY
Winner: Robert Fearnley for his beautiful portrait of a resting fox
Highly Commended:
John Mitchell’s portrait of 3 men at a bar is interesting and beautifully lit showing that it isn’t always necessary to see the subject’s face.
Dan Forder’s Macro shot is beautifully sharp and shows the intricate detail of this Dragon Fly.
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
This category attracted the fewest entries perhaps because Covid has restricted everyone’s ability to get out and attend events.
Winner: James Bates: This photograph sums up a lovely summer evening on Watermead with a colourful balloon preparing to take off into a clear blue sky.
Highly Commended
Dan Forder has again scored with his with his lifelike close-up shot of a model Torpedo Boat cutting through the ”waves“ on the lake.
OVERALL WINNER
The overall Winner this year is Dan Forder, who scored highly in all three categories, with his portrait of the 3 cygnets being the best.
Eric Rose. 17 September 2021
.
Beautiful Watermead - Landscape & Wildlife
Open Category
People & Events
Watermead Neighbourhood Plan
Watermead Parish Council is working with residents and stakeholders on developing a Neighbourhood Plan for Watermead. You may well have read about it in Village View or on social media.
Watermead is already a fantastic place to live, and we want to make sure that we continue to maintain it, and where possible improve it, in the ways that most benefit the people who live and work here, both now and in future. Once the current restrictions on movement are eased we hope to have open events in the Village Hall or Hall garden, but in the meantime we will be asking for your feedback through a series of short questionnaires.
Click here to see the first questionnaire results
Watermead Parish Council is working with residents and stakeholders on developing a Neighbourhood Plan for Watermead. You may well have read about it in Village View or on social media.
Watermead is already a fantastic place to live, and we want to make sure that we continue to maintain it, and where possible improve it, in the ways that most benefit the people who live and work here, both now and in future. Once the current restrictions on movement are eased we hope to have open events in the Village Hall or Hall garden, but in the meantime we will be asking for your feedback through a series of short questionnaires.
Click here to see the first questionnaire results