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June 2018

In This Issue:

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Billericay District Residents,Association

Resident“Help us to help you”

FREE to members of BDRA

Visit the BDRA Website at: www.bdra.org

Join the BDRA Receive 10 copies of the Resident, keep up to date with residents’issues, events, useful info, advertisers offering services you mayneed, coach trips and area committees working on your behalf.

Be part of an Association which has served residents for 92 years.

Tel: 01277 656715 email: [email protected]

Welcome to June’sResident

At the AGM on 23rd May 70 residents came along to hear PaulMiner from the Campaign for Rural England speak to usfrom his up to date knowledge about current national

planning. He also gave us an insight into the new NationalPlanning Document which is due to be introduced in the summer. He said that pressures forderegulation of policies andopening up of Green Belt arebased on Ministers and localcouncils being influenced by aseries of myths.

• Re leas ing more land fo rhousebuilding will lead to houseprices falling.

• Building in the Green Belt is moresustainable than al lowingdevelopment to ‘leapfrog’ totowns and cities beyond the belt.

• Green Belt land is of little or noenvironmental value and shouldtherefore be developed.

CPRE are challenging these mythsby highlighting the lack ofaffordable housing for local people,the scope to identify and usebrownfield sites and alternativeuses for green belt which protect itsnature.

Paul suggested a number ofactions we could take as part of ourongoing campaign which includeda warning about the new methodfor determining numbers of houses(OAN i.e. objectively assessedneed) which will be in the revisedNational Planning Framework.

These actions were:• Ask Basildon for sight of their

Brownfield Register

• Exp lo re c ross boundaryconsultation with neighbouringauthorities.

• Look at the sites proposed whichare least harmful in green beltterms

• Look at the precedents in otherareas where Councils have seta lower figure which is moresus ta inab le than thegovernment’s figures.

Whilst we are waiting for theCouncil to take its next steps we are

able to continue to put together ourcampaign and from Paul Miner’spresentation we have moreinformation and a connection with avery active national organisation.

GDPRYou will all be aware of the flurry ofactivity from companies who areobliged to say how they use yourdata and if you are happy with theirprivacy policy. On page 12 we haveput together a policy re the dataBDRA holds and we will bediscussing it further at our nextcommittee meeting.

Coach tripsLast month I caused consternationas I left out the Hampton CourtFlower show trip. Many apologieshowever the enterprising coachorganisers and other residents putplan B into action. There are stillseats available and the details aredefinitely on page 12. Can I alsocommend to you the Countryfile tripin August. This was very popularlast year and there are still seats.

Protection of the Green Belt

Paul Miner CPRE and John Buchanan

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At the time of writing the Basildon Local Plan’s“Regulation 19” public consultation is expected to belaunched at any time. This is about the soundness of the

Plan — whether it has been prepared according to the rules.

Four criteria need to besatisfied: is the Plan positivelyprepared, effective, justified,and consistent with nationalplanning policy? BDRA believesthat it is not sound on a numberof counts, and will bechallenging it in its ownresponse to Regulation 19.Members are stronglyencouraged to do likewise – alarge volume of responses fromthe people of Billericay will carryweight with the PlanningInspector, who will make thefinal decision on whether or notthe Plan is approved. After theconsultation is launched byBasildon Council we will bepublishing a lot of informationand guidance regarding how torespond:- on the BDRA andBAG websites, on the Facebookpage “Save Billericay fromHousing Development”, via a

leaflet that will be deliveredto every home in the town.Everyone who is concerned

about the overdevelopment ofBillericay is urged to respond tothis consultation.

A very successful drop-in eventabout the Local Plan took placeon May 5th. Almost 1,000people came in, to find a lotof useful information andBDRA/BAG volunteers availableto answer questions. A seconddrop-in event is planned whenthe regulation 19 consultation isannounced.

The recent change in admin-istration at Basildon Council,

whereby the Conservativesonce again have a clear majorityon the council may change thepicture regarding the Local Plan.The Conservative group hasdeclared its intention to examinethe scope to revisit the LocalPlan, with a view to makingchanges. It is to be hoped thatthis will result in a better deal forBillericay, and a reduced risk ofover-development arising fromlarge scale building withoutadequate infrastructureenhancement, resulting in adeterioration in the quality of lifefor existing residents.

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A very special thanks to John and Maralyn Buchanan

Great Burstead signSpot the new sign as you come into GreatBurstead via the church. It was publiclyunveiled on Sunday 13th May by the designer.Members of the village council and otherswere there at this historic event. It recognisesGreat Burstead as the oldest part of Billericaywith its links to medieval times with the churchand the Mayflower with Christopher Martin.Someone was heard to say that as it catches thelight it looks very impressive.

At the AGM we heard that John and Maralyn aremoving to the North West after being leading lightsin the BDRA for over 25 years. They have bothbrought their special talents and abilities to theAssociation and will be sorely missed.

John has been Chairman for over 25 years andMaralyn has been East area secretary and done anumber of roles which are behind the scenes andvital to the smooth running of the Association.Nothing was ever too much trouble and they haveboth been committed to the success of anAssociation which is the envy of many other smalltowns like us.

We wish them a happy time in their retirementactivities and know they will be enjoying visiting newplaces. They were presented with memberships toEnglish Heritage and the National Trust to help themplan their visits.

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BVN – Billericay Volunteers Network

“Volunteer Billericay2018” – Tuesday16th June at Billericay

Library celebrating and showcasing the amazingwork of ten of Billericay's volunteer ledorganisations.

Cercle Français de Basildon et Billericay

The Cercel meets at TheFold, Billericay every Fridayat 8.00pm.Friday 8th June Talk byThierry Viennois about theimportance of expressions

in the French language. Tel 07986 293419www.basildonfrenchceircle.org.uk

Summer Fete – St Luke's Hospice,Fobbing Farm Close, Basildon, SS16

Saturday 9th June11.00am-4.00pmStalls, Enjoy a glassof Prosecco from the

Tipsy Tin, sit in the hospice garden and enjoyrefreshments whilst listening to our HospiceChoir, Sutherland Pipes, Thurrock Marching Bandand Morris Dancers. Phoenix dog show andTherapy ponies.We also have a number of fund raising activitiesover the next few months. WakeboardingChallenge – Saturday 23rd June, Tandem SkyDive – Saturday 14th July, 360 Play FamilyEvening – Friday 13th July, Wing Walk –Sunday 2nd September, Thames Bridges Walk– Saturday 8th September and London Abseil– Saturday 22nd September. Contact www.stlukeshospice.com

Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club

“Summerfest” at Sun CornerSunday, 8 July 201811.00am-5.00pm. Widevariety of stalls includingCraft, Farmers, Charity,Community and Trade stalls,

classic car show; stage acts; and an arena hostingattractions ranging from bands, dog show, localdance school, and a parkour demonstration. Beer,and Pimm’s & Prosecco tent with seating areas.For young families, Punch and Judy, children’sfunfair, donkey rides, and the Owl Man (with theHedwig, the Harry Potter owl).A terrific day out with the family and a greatopportunity to support an extremely worthwhilecommunity event, with 100% of any surplusmade going directly to Rotary charities.h t tps : / /www.bi l le r icaysummer fes t .comhttps://www.facebook.com/billericaymayflower/

Remus Horse SanctuaryOpen Day and Fun DogShow - Sunday 1st July1.00pm-5.00pm. Live music with Midnight-Blu, refreshments, stalls

and children’s education area. Meet our 200+animals. Contact 01277 356191– all proceeds tothe sanctuary www.remussanctuary.org

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BDRA Area CommitteeMeetings

All members welcome toattend. If you would like toraise an issue or are interestedin local matters and want to getinvolved we would love to seeyou. The next meeting forBillericay East/Burstead is on

Friday 13th June and Billericay West is onThursday 21st June at 7.30pm in the ReadingRooms. If you would like to come and have anissue to discuss contact us on [email protected]

Hutton Bridge ClubLearn to play Bridge! Lessonsevery Monday morning at theHutton Community Centre.Contact Tony on 07957 406088.

'Gone Too Soon'Bereavement Support Groupfor parents who have lost aSon or Daughter. Meetings areheld 3rd Monday of the monthat Reid’s, 66-68 Laindon Rd,7.00pm-9.00pm. Free parking

available. Next meeting is on Monday 18thJune. Contact Linda for a chat on 07387 805406or email [email protected]

Billericay ParkrunEvery Saturday 8.45am at LakeMeadows. Parkrun provides afree, timed, 5k run, jog or walkfor all standards from 4 yrs+.A great family and community

event in lovely surroundings. Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/billericay or visit ourFacebook page.

Billericay WIMeets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month at 2.00pm inthe WI HallWednesday 20th June – Let’s Talk Gemstoneswith Rowley CollierWednesday 4th July – The Tower of Londonand its Prisoners with Brian Darcy

Buttsbury WIMeet on 2nd Tuesday of the month at CanonRoche Hall 8.00pm-10.00pm. New memberswelcome, for details contact Jan Nash on 01277630147.

South Green WIMeet on 3rd Thursday of the month 7.45pm-10.00pm at South Green Memorial Hall. Newmembers welcome contact Doreen Gazzard on01277 652739.

Basildon & District Rambling Club

Meets every Saturday at 2.00pm with somelonger walks on other days. The Saturday walksare 4-5 miles with a rest half way. New members are welcome. Membership is £6per year and includes all walks. Visitwww.basildonanddistrictramblingclub.btck.co.uk

Greenway RamblersMeets 10.00am every Tuesday(5-6 miles) and Sunday(longer walks of 10+ mileswith a break for lunch). Walkscommence at different venues

(Pub or Recreation Ground car park) details canbe found in the current Walks Programme. Newmembers welcome. Contact Joe Lawton on 01277631119 or visit www.greenwayramblers.org.uk

FC Redwing – Free football training for 4-6 yr olds

Every Saturday 8.30am at White'sFarm, Barleylands. Provides freefootball training every Saturdayfor kids currently in Reception &

Year One. With an emphasis firmly on fun,sessions are run by FA qualified coaches. [email protected]

Billericay Archaeological & Historical Society

Meet at The Fold, Billericay ArtsAssociation, Laindon Road at8.00pm. Monday 11th June“Retail – The Story Retold” withAnn Hardy.

Monday 9th July – “Anglo Saxon HeathenBeliefs & Practices” with Pete Jennings.

Basildon Council Crunch TimesMobile tip for household waste.

Saturday 16th June – Little Burstead Car ParkSaturday 30th June – Carvers WoodVisit www.basildon.gov.uk/crunch

Billericay Floral Arrangement GroupMeet at 8.00pm in the W.I.Hall in StEdith's Lane. Wednesday 4th July

“Shaken not Stirred” with Christine Brazier.

Billericay Horticultural SocietyMeets in St Mary MagdalenChurch, High St on the 3rdMonday of every month at

8.00pm. Entry is £1 for members and £2 forvisitors. Saturday 18th June “Great WessexGardens” with Robin Carlsberg.

Billericay SocietyMeets in the Fold Billericay ArtsAssociation 72 Laindon Road01277 659286. Wednesday 20th June “TheMaster and His Mouse”(Cuneo

the artist) with Tony Beard.

Belvedere Jazz & Music ClubThe Chichester Hotel, OldLondon Road, Rawreth.Live music 8.00pm-10.30pm.Food from 6.15pm. Admissionfrom £12.50.

Wednesday 13th June Georgina JacksonQuartet Wednesday 20th June Dutch No1 Swing &

Jive Band: Jazz ConnectionWednesday 27th June Summer Pianorama –3 pianos Wednesday 4th July Iain Mackenzie QuintetContact Phil Church 07850 607075. Visit www.belvederejazz.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Essex Police Community Meeting

Local CommunityMeeting, Waitrose,Billericay. Come andmeet the localcommunity policing

team and discuss any issues or concerns you mayhave. Wednesday 20th June 7.00pm.www.facebook.com/EPBasildon/

Norsey Wood SocietyOpen meeting onMonday 18th June atour new venue, TheFold, 72 Laindon Road(car park behind Reid's)

7.45pm. Karen Bigmore and Sue Portsmouth ofthe Southend Dormouse Group will present anillustrated talk, 'Dormice - Living the High Life'.

E-mail [email protected] Telephone Ken on 01277-651125.

Visit norseywoodsociety.uk

The Choir For All SeasonsSaturday 7th July 7.30pmMayflower Hall, Chapel Street– ‘Music of the Night’ –The stillness and darkimaginings of night followedby the fresh promise andoptimism of a new day,

captured in attractive, memorable music. Includespiano solos (Tim Rhys-Morgan) and vocal solos,a duet, quartet and a quintet. Tickets @ £7.00available from choir members, Slipped Discs(Brown Sugar) in Billericay High Street, Tel 01277656935 or at the door.

Billericay Community ChoirSaturday 14th July 7.30pmBaptist Church Perry St.– Music from the Shows –entry FREE.

With donations to TLG – transforming lives forgood. Entry free, refreshments.

For further info contact Chris on 656904 or Vinceon 657169. www.billericaycommunitychoir.com

Great Burstead ChurchSummer Fete – St MaryMagdalene Church, GreatBurstead, Saturday June30th in the church grounds,11.00am-4.00pm. Entertaining

programme of arena events including FusionPerformers Dance Troupe, The Mayflower MorrisMen and the Tilbury Brass Band. Stalls include afantastic plant stall and a super bric-a-brac stall,Bumper Raffle. The BDRA will also be there.Messy Church and a Toy stall for children,Refreshments will include a BBQ. Free Entry andFree Parking, [email protected]

Summer Fete Quilters School, Laindon Rd, Billericay

Saturday 30th June,11.00am-3.00pm. Pennyfarthings to ride both adultand child sized andVictorian costumes to try,bouncy castles, Morris

dancers, BBQ and bar. Entrance fee £2. ContactLouise 07976 835702.

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Many thanks to all the families that entered theirmarvellous homemade boats into the Great LakeRace on a glorious Sunday in May. Our winners

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The winner of the best designwas No.21 The Holbrook family.

Well done to all the competitors.

Events in June and JulyOur next event will be Jazz in thePark on Saturday 7th July from 4to 7.15pm. Let’s hope we canrepeat the picnic friendly weatherfrom last year! Bring your picnicand chairs and enjoy a great free

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History of Lake Meadows andit’s personalities on 26th June at7.30pmThis will be an illustrated talk aboutLake Meadows and will includeinformation about the land and thecharacters involved.

Guided Tree Walk on Tuesday3rd July at 7.30pmCome along and be amazed bythe huge variety of unusual treesin the park.

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The committee marked theoccasion of Ian Davie’s lastmeeting after being a stalwartmember of the Exco andBurstead committee for manyyears. Ian’s particular expertisein planning will be missed. Hewas presented with a gardeningtoken so we don’t have to guesswhere he will be spending moreof his free time. Thank you Ian.

WebsiteOur web domain closes soonso we need to move our websiteto a new host. This is reallychallenging us to complete thework to produce a new website sothat we go live in a new locationwith a brand-new website.

AGMAs our speaker for the AGM wasgoing to be from CPRE wedecided that we would take outa corporate membership ofCPRE

Brightside SchoolEssex County Council (ECC),

with the Department forEducation (DfE), are planning toexpand Brightside PrimarySchool by 210 places in 2019,in order to meet the growth inthe number of school placesrequired to this area withinBillericay. ECC are leadingon the expansion which iscontained within the existingSchool site on Brightside. Workis expected to start in autumn2018 but as ye t there hasbeen no sign of a planningapplication by Essex CountyCouncil. Our West Areacommittee are continuing tokeep a close watch and willobject because the existingproblems of car parking havenot been resolved.

Membership RecordsWe are planning a revamp ofhow we keep our membershiprecords so they are all in oneplace but will be accessible to allmembership secretaries. This willenable us to have a much betteridea of where our membership isand where we need to do better.

Planning Application18/00366/FULL Maitland LodgeSouthend Road Great Burstead- Demolition of Maitland Lodgeand the construction of 47 newdwellings (Class C3) withvehicular access onto SouthendRoad, together with associatedinfrastructure and landscapingworks. We have objected to thisdevelopment because it is onthe Green Belt. Interestingly inthe Draft Local Plan this site isearmarked to come out of theGreen belt but to be for 20 self-build houses.

Speeding ReviewVolunteers were due to attend atraining session at Billericay FireStation on 23rd May – all beingwell they will be ready to monitorthe traffic speeds soon afterthat.

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BDRA Chairman’sReport 2018

Welcome to the AGM forthe 92nd anniversary ofthe Billericay District

Residents’ Association.

After probably more than 25 yearsas the Association’s chairman, Ihave announced my decision tostand down, as Maralyn & I havedecided to move to another part ofthe country to enjoy our retirement. Ican categorically state that I do notplan to engage in local communityaffairs or politics in our new location,beyond perhaps reporting theoccasional faulty streetlight orpothole.

Over the last 12 months we havebeen keeping our finger on thepulse of several hot issues. Before Iget to the Basildon Local Plan, let’sup date you about the SpeedwatchCampaign. As with all thingsbureaucratic, progress has beenslow, but our co-ordinator MervynWright has been persistent. Theresult is that eight locations havebeen officially approved as suitablefor speed monitoring to take place,and our team of volunteers havebeen trained. Interestingly wediscovered why the fire brigadewere taking the lead on this, and itturns out that a large percentage oftheir call-outs are to road accidentscaused by speeding motorists, so itis in their interest to promote speedreduction schemes.

We found out that BrightsidePrimary School was to be expandedto an extra class in each year. Thisis not related to any additionalhousing developments, but on theanticipated increase of children ofprimary school age. We haveresponded to all the consultationsso far and have sent representativeto various meetings,and have made

the case that the congestionand traffic chaos in Brightsideand Upland Road is alreadyunacceptable, and that no matterwhat the need for additional schoolplaces (which we do not dispute),no expansion should take placewithout an intelligent transportstrategy to cope with additionaltraffic. Although the plans havebeen drawn up, no planningapplication has been made. In thiscase the planning decision is to bemade by the county council fortheir own proposed development.

Coming now to the local plan. TheBDRA continued to work withBillericay Society and the BillericayAction Group, and we jointlycontacted John Baron, our Memberof Parliament, in order to get hishelp with our efforts to influence theprogress of the Plan. He was goodenough to invite us to meet him athis office in Westminster andworked with us to draft a letter toBasildon Borough Council, whichhe sent, and then he sent us theresponse which we received. It wasfrom this exchange that wediscovered that Basildon Councilhad commissioned a “High LevelStudy” for the south west Billericayarea. John Baron also wrote onour behalf to the CommunitiesSecretary, Sajid Javid, to seek hisviews on the slow progress of theBasildon Local Plan. We did notreceive any response, but SajidJavid did write to Basildon Councilasking them to explain what wastaking them so long, with theimplied threat that the matter wouldbe taken out of their hands.

The change of administration atBasildon Council introduced furtherdelays, so that even the timetablepublished a year ago was notachieved and we were into the newyear with still no sign of a plan. Theexecutive officers made good useof this additional delay to consider

how to marshal the maximumamount of effort across the districtto respond to the plan when itwould eventually appear. It wasclear that the partnership with BAGhad been most effective, and it wasdecided to approach the BAGcommittee with a view to evencloser working. This has led to themajor step of full integration,whereby BAG is now a formalcommittee of the Residents’Association, with Mike Andrews,chairman of BAG, having a seat onthe BDRA executive committee.Peter Sharp, the BDRA Treasurer,was already a member of the BAGcommittee.

There can be few people with anyconnection to the BDRA who canbe unaware of the developments atBasildon Council in March this year.BDRA intends to mount the mostactive campaign for many years tooppose the revised proposal forover 3,000 houses in Billericay’sGreen Belt. Already about 200people have responded to theappeal for help made through theBAG Facebook page, and over1000 people came to open day on5th May. The public consultationperiod is due to commence aroundthe time of this AGM. BDRA/BAG’sbest planning experts are alreadyworking with our longstandingprofessional planning consultancyfirm, Cheffin’s, and have met with abarrister specialising in planninglaw, to determine what if any legalchallenges may be made.

During the year with the help of theBillericay Volunteers Network andthe Resident we have filled somevacancies. Mark Hayes is now EastArea Membership secretary,assisted in the distribution task byIan Woolley. Steve and Amandahave joined Chris Wade asassistants in producing themagazine with specificresponsibility for the “Events” page.

Billericay District Residents ,Association

Incorporating Billericay Action Group

They have also taken overmanagement of the Association’sthree notice boards. We are alsopleased to welcome back DaveHawke as executive secretary

Among the 200 volunteers who havecome forward to help us with thespecial Local Plan campaign,special mention should be madeof Sue Woodland, who has agreedto co-ordinate 14 other “teamcaptains” for the district-wide leafletdrop.

Yvonne & Kathleen have continuedto run our coach trips, including thisyear a 5 day holiday to Yorkshirewhich coincided with the arrival of“The Beast from the East”, butaccording to the report in “TheResident” this didn’t detract from theholiday at all.

Following our review of the on-linepresence, the web site is about tohave a new look. We will go live inJuly. Currently BAG runs its ownweb site..

Any organisation like this is only asgood as the volunteers who gettogether, discuss things and sortthem out. I have already mentionedseveral of these volunteers, and a lotof things that have been done by theExecutive Committee, but nearer tothe grass roots we have the jointEast/Burstead Committee which hascontinued to meet regularly underthe chairmanship of Eve Oliver, anda West Area Committee.

Numbers have dipped a bit in boththese committees with long servingmembers standing down, and boththese Committees would welcomenew members.

If you would like to become moreinvolved in any way, please contactthe Chairman.

John Buchanan, Chairman

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Billericay District Residents’ Association �� COACH TRIPS��

Please note that all payments should be made as soon aspossible and sent to the person named on the trip

advertisement. Cheques should be made payable to BDRAand the trip title shown on the back of the cheque.

Departure points for all trips: GG – Gooseberry Green, busstop at roundabout, OA – Orchard Avenue, approachingStock Road, LR – Laindon Road, bus stop between Sun

Corner and the fire station, SG – South Green, bus stop to Wickford, opposite the retirement apartments.

THE RESIDENT is published by the Billericay District Residents’ AssociationEditors: Chris Wade Tel: 01277 632390 and Maralyn Buchanan. Email [email protected]

Designed and printed by Acors Press, 3 Molineaux Court, Radford Way, Billericay, Essex CM12 0BT. Telephone: 01277 658090. Email [email protected] website at: www.bdra.org

Please note – When a trip is confirmed the fare must be paid as soon as possible.

FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2018 – HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW – DON’T MISS THISSEATS AVAILABLEHampton Court Flower Show is the world’s largest annualshow stretching over 34 acres. Marvel at the spectacularshow gardens or browse the floral marquees and specialistnurseries. Around the show there are inspiring talks anddemonstrations by celebrity gardeners and lovely plants tobuy.

There are many shops selling lots of non-gardening itemsand plenty of places to get food and drink or you can take apicnic.

Cost: including coach and entry £40

Depart: GG 8am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG8.20am. Back inBillericay at approximately 7.00pm.

Please telephone to book from Saturday 9th JuneKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342

WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE – BURY ST. EDMUNDSFOLLOWED BY AN INVITATION TO VIEW, WEST STOWHALLYvonne and Kathleen are looking forward to seeingyou on the day. Here is a reminder of the pick up times Emergency mobile for use on the day only is07518 122647. Please put it in your contacts.Depart: GG 8.30am. OA 8.35am. LR 8.45am. SG 8.50am. Back inBillericay at approximately 6.00pm.

Yvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

THURSDAY 28TH JUNE – RYE ON MARKET DAYYvonne and Kathleen are looking forward to seeingyou on the day. Here is a reminder of the pick up times Emergency mobile for use on the day only is07518 122647. Please put it in your contacts.Cost: £15.00.Depart: GG 8.15am. OA 8.20am. LR 8.30am. SG 8.35am. Back inBillericay at approximately 6.30pm.

Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342

SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST 2018 – COUNTRYFILE LIVEAT BLENHEIM PALACESEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS GREAT DAY OUTThis huge and exciting event combines the tradition of the UK's bestcountry fairs with the quality presentation of one of the BBC's flagshipprogrammes.

Enjoy live arena shows, hands on activities, Adam Henson's farmanimal displays. Enjoy shopping from more than 700 exhibitorsincluding food, drink, crafts, clothes, jewellery and there is even a greatBritish Pub Garden. Plenty of eating places or bring a picnic.

Cost: Coach and entry £38.00.

Depart: GG 8.00am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG 8.20am. SG 8.20am.Back in Billericay at approximately 8.00pm.

Please telephone to book after 9.00amKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � �

SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER – DAY TRIP TOEASTBOURNE AND CREAM TEA AT THECUMBERLAND HOTELOur destination today is Eastbourne on the south east coast. On theseafront are Victorian hotels, the 19thCentury Pier and a 1930sbandstand.Towner Art Gallery includes modern British Works. Nearby,Redoubt Fortress built during the Napoleonic Wars has a MilitaryMuseum.

Southwest along the coast, in South Downs National Park, are the tallcliffs of Beachy Head and it's striped 1902 lighthouse.

Another place of interest is the “How We Lived Then” museum with giftshop. The museum has over 100,000 exhibits, laid out on the four floorsof old shops and room settings. Visit the grocer's shop, see the scullerymaid cleaning the stove with black lead in the Edwardian kitchen andmuch more.

Before our journey home we will stop at The Cumberland Hotel to enjoytheir Sussex Cream Tea.

Cost: Coach and Cream Tea, £20.50.

Depart: GG 8.00am. OA 8.05am. LR 8.15am. SG 8.20am. Back inBillericay at approximately 7.00pm.

Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Monday 11thJuneYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560

If concession prices are quoted (ie seniors, children) these should be requested at the time of booking or the full price will apply. In the event that you need to cancel all efforts will be madeto resell your seats, however if we are unable to resell your seats you are liable for payment. The terms and conditions which apply to BDRA coach trips can be found at www.bdra.org.

PRIVACY NOTICE We understand that you consented to our holding personal details about you when you subscribed as a member of the Billericay District Residents' Association (BDRA) and a recipient of The Resident magazine. The informationthat we hold about you comprises your name and address, and we may also hold additional information that you provided such as your email address and/or telephone number. We hold these data for the purpose of delivering The Resident magazineto you, and of collecting and administering your subscription payments. We will hold your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil these purposes. Personal data are held securely and will not be shared with any third parties.You have the right to request to see what information we hold about you. You have the right to instruct that your personal information be deleted from our records at any time. This would result in termination of your membership of the BDRA.

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