FOLLOWING our report last week on the erection of a new fence crossing an existing footpath in Lambley, the landowner Mrs Katja Watmore has outlined her plans for the newly-divided field. The land, purchased from local farmer John Hardy a…
Public meeting opposes turbine
A PUBLIC meeting in Woodborough last night (21 June 2011) resolved to oppose the application for planning permission for a wind turbine at Woodborough Park Farm. Organised by Wacat, Woodborough and Calverton against Turbines, the meeting attracted about 220 people…
Speed sign on Green Lane
A NEW VEHICLE-activated sign has been installed on the upper part of Green Lane, Lambley, in the last couple of days. The Westcotec device is of a simpler design than the signs installed at the other two entrances to the…
Turbine campaign turns up pressure
CAMPAIGNERS against the proposed wind turbine at Woodborough Park Farm will hold a public meeting in Woodborough Village Hall on Tuesday 21 June at 8pm. The group has also been making door-to-door deliveries of leaflets and pro-forma letters of objection…
Rimington steps in for Simpson
ONE OF the headline makers of the 2011 Lowdham Book Festival, BBC world affairs editor John Simpson, has been called away to report from overseas and has had to pull out from the event on Tuesday 21 June. In his…
Oxton promises best fete yet
THIS YEAR’S Oxton Fete, in aid of St Peter and St Pauls Church, promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a wide range of entertainment, stalls and attractions. Visitors will be able to buy homemade cakes, jewellery, plants, books, soaps, and bath…