Burton Green, Warwickshire www.burtongreen.com The approach to Burton Green along Hodgetts Lane Burton Green school, showing the new school hall at the right. The school has it's own website, here: Burton Green School.

New According to the auctioneers website the water tower was sold for £105,000. Landmark Under the Hammer (Cov Telegraph) Chairman's Notes May 2009 Housing Development Issues Cannabis Factory Raided (report in Coventry Telegraph) Residents' Association and Council Residents' Association Chairman's Notes Minutes of Residents' Association AGM Warwick District Council News Neighbourhood Watch Local Businesses & Services Local Businesses Local Services (cleaning, day nursery, etc) Peeping Tom (local pub) Local Accommodation Bus Times Community & Events Village Hall News Events and Recreation Village Hall Events Burton Green School Events Burton Green School Burton Green Congregation Open Gardens 2007 Open Gardens 2002 Warwick University Community Links Women's Institute MEG Monday Eve Group Wine Club Letters from Former Residents About Burton Green About Burton Green Our Trees Maps and Aerial Views The Millennium Map (Artwork) Village History Farming Scenes Warwickshire Countryside Views Heart-of-England Main Page Campaigns The Super-Pit Mine Opposition Group Revival Phone Masts

The Water Tower and houses at Burton Green, viewed from a footpath at the far end of Hodgetts Lane
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Proposed Sale of Cromwell Lane Water Tower We have recently become aware that Severn Trent intends to dispose of the Water Tower in Cromwell Lane at an auction to be held in London on 1st July 2009. The Water Tower was decommissioned some 5 years ago and due to financial pressures, Severn Trent is selling a number of properties and sites that are surplus to their requirements. The auctioneers are King Sturge. Details of the sale can be seen at their website www.kingsturge.com. The property is lot No 54 (on the last page) with a guide price of £25,000. An auction board will be erected and local advertising will be appearing regarding the sale. The purchaser would have to obtain planning permission for any change of use. In discussions with Warwick District Planners they indicate that current planning laws would probably preclude a domestic dwelling or industrial use. What may be of potential concern to residents is the fact that such structures located on a ridge of high land are considered suitable for the erection of telecommunications masts - an issue that arose in 2000 and on which the then owners Severn Trent backed down after local opposition. At this stage it is not known who may purchase the Water Tower or indeed if it will sell. However in the event that any new owner submits a planning application for the erection of masts these can be contested on matters of planning law eg. the risk of radiation or visual amenity. However precedents have been established in Warwickshire where Water Towers have been put to similar use. We will monitor the outcome of this sale and any planning applications that are submitted. Should you have any issues Archie Taylor, Vice Chairman of the Residents' Association, and who lives opposite the Water Tower, has agreed to assist - 310 Cromwell Lane - 024 7646 3844 The question has been raised of whether there is any appetite within the community for buying the water tower ourselves - either a group of residents close to it and/or with the help of community raised funds. If you have any views about this please e-mail the Chairman of the residents' association: bgra@onetel.com The auctioneers selling the Water Tower are having an open viewing session commencing at 10.00am on Friday 19th June 2009. The property goes to auction on 1st July in London. Following a meeting, a number of residents living adjacent to the Water Tower are proposing to draw attention on Friday to the issue of their opposition to telecommunications masts (this last arose 9 years ago) - with potential press involvement as well. The possibilities of local listing for the Water Tower are also being investigated. There's a full page article in the Coventry Telegraph, Sat 27th June: Landmark Under the Hammer.

Events and Recreation

Forthcoming Events 25th April St Georges Day Celebration -Dragon Racing Sat 27th June Summer BBQ - 7.30 pm - tickets from David Line - 024 7646 2070 Sun 20th Sept Annual Produce Show - schedules will be issued in May - contact David Line - 024 7646 2070 19th/20th Sept Art Exhibition (returns by popular demand) Sat 10th Oct Autumn Harvest Ball - music and dancing to “Off the Cuff” - details Deirdre - 024 7646 4188 or David Line Spring 2010 Photographic Competition – local photographs or THE FOUR SEASONS (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) Start taking your photographs now in readiness for this competition – Children’s entries welcome – also have you any ‘old photos’ of Burton Green!     School Events 19th May “Per Una” sale - 6.30 - 8.30 pm 14th June BBQ at the Peeping Tom - 2.00 pm 11th July Summer Fayre - 2.00 - 4.00 pm Details from the School 024 7646 4130. Also Year 6 girls are seeking donations and sponsorship for their teambuilding hike to the top of Mount Snowdon on 8th/9th May with any surplus funds going to the school. Details from Paul McTurk 023 7646 5579 paul@pfires.co.uk. The new Burton Green Youth Group Kenilworth Youth Club on Thursdays [term time] 7.00 - 9.00 pm. Cost £1 Parent ‘transport rota’ in operation. Details from Deirdre Vernon 024 7646 4188. Wine Club Website: Burton Green Wine Club Meetings 8.00 pm at the Village Hall. Friday 1st May Open evening for prospective new members - opportunity for members to bring along friends and neighbours to a ‘wine and cheese’ themed evening - open to all residents - £5 per head on the door Friday 5th June ose tasting Friday 3rd July Members choice hosted by Mike & Deirdre Vernon Friday 4th Sept “What we drank on our holidays” Friday 2nd Oct Ian Webb - Aldeby Wines Membership - Brian Halling on 024 7646 2515 rian@halling.org.uk Burton Green Congregation Sunday Services in the Village Hall 11am on the first Sunday of each month - Everyone welcome. More information from Jerry Marshall, 7 Hodgetts Lane, 024 7669 4819. St Johns Church, Westwood, has its own website, giving up to date information about its work in the community: www.westwoodchurch.co.uk

Classes at Village Hall Pilates Mon 9.15 to 10.15 – 024 7646 8568 Yoga Tues 8-9.30pm (Maureen 024 7669 2797) Watercolour Painting Tue (John Beaman 01676 533552) Brownies Weds 6.30 pm Mother and Toddler Thurs 10 am - 12 term time (Sharon 024 7636 4723) Line Dancing Thurs evening Children’s Dance Classes Jazz, Ballet, Tap for boys and girls of all ages – details from Denise Moore 024 7647 1143. Further details on all classes David Line 024 7646 2070. The bridge over the disused railway in Hodgetts Lane View along the Greenway footpath Balsall Common Badminton Club Balsall Common Badminton Club (BCBC) have had two teams promoted this season into the Premier division of Coventry league, elevating them to one of the best clubs in Warwickshire! Balsall Common now face some tough matches against some of the best county-level players in Coventry & Warwickshire. Warwickshire are one of the best counties in England so the standard is very high. BCBC has some great players including 4 who are past winners of the Coventry Evening Telegraph Cup namely; Joanna Pratt, Steve Best, Penny Bell and Matthew Butler. BCBC are proud of their achievements but even prouder of the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and brilliant club spirit! The club has regular social events such as Christmas parties and summer BBQs. BCBC welcome any new members... ladies especially! It's a great way to socialise, have fun and keep fit. For the competitive types, there are plenty of mens, ladies and mixed teams for you to play matches against other Coventry-based teams. Please head over to our website www.bcbadmintonclub.co.uk to find out more and arrange your first session completely FREE! BCBC look forward to seeing you soon. Walking - the Way to Health As a part of the government's initiative to encourage us to take more exercise, a programme of short walks has been rolled out across the country. They are usually of approximately an hour's duration and are suitable for most people. Walks are led by two trained volunteers. There are two schemes: Kenilworth Meet at 10.30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Castle Farm Leisure Centre car park. The co-ordinator is Mrs Kim Skipsey of Age Concern - phone 01789 205059. Further information from Martin Beckett, on 024 7647 4338 Tile Hill meet at 11 a.m. on Mondays. Walks start from a number of different locations such as Tesco's car park in Canon Park, Allesley Park and Berkswell village - to find out where a particular walk begins, please phone 024 7646 8091. It may be possible to arrange transport. Programmes of forthcoming walks are often displayed on the village hall and parish council notice board in Cromwell Lane.

Local Services and Businesses The Look The Look (163 Cromwell Lane, the shop opposite the Peeping Tom) is under new ownership and has re-opened for business. Quality clothing and accessories. Labels like Jaeger, Armani, and Burberry – new and pre owned. Tel: 024 7646 7788. Look out for the sale in January. SUNFLOWER EVENTZ Virtual PA Service providing cost-effective, professional office assistance to businesses and individuals (Amanda Morris, Cromwell Lane) Hiring a Virtual Personal Assistant gives you the benefits of working with a highly-experienced, professional PA without the associated costs or bureaucracy. We work on a self-employed basis so that you don't have to pay any employer's PAYE, NI, Holiday pay or sickness pay. Contact us to discuss your requirements with no obligation whatsoever More details: www.sunflowereventz.co.uk Tel: 02476 470 917 Mob: 07515 806 840 Email: amanda@sunflowereventz.co.uk. ASK Wealth Management Ltd (Andrew Cartwright) I have recently moved into Cromwell Lane (328), and have a business which is based in Kenilworth. My company provides bespoke Independent Financial Advice in respect of Inheritance Tax Planning and Retirement Planning in addition to Investment Management for our clients. ASK Wealth Management Ltd 42 Warwick Road Kenilworth CV8 1HE Tel: (01926) 866 611 Alternatively I have a mobile telephone which is 07775526161. andrew@askwealthltd.com 1st Letting (Patrick Sullivan) 1st Letting is a specialized residential letting agency based in Coventry, we are able to offer advise on all aspects of the letting market. We manage single and portfolio properties, offering let only or full management. We can be reached on www.1stletting.co.uk or 024 7671 7220. Hedgerow Nursery (Cromwell Lane) Hedgerow Nursery is a local day nursery proud of its warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. At Hedgerows children can learn with confidence and fun in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. With an outstanding Ofsted report (www.ofsted.gov.uk) you can be confident you are leaving your child in good hands! Hedgerows is open from 8am - 6pm daily for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. For further information have a look on our website: www.hedgerownursery.co.uk. Or give us a call on 024 7647 4555, or e-mail: info@hedgerownursery.co.uk. Jenny Evans Baby Sitting Need a babysitter or evening childminder? Contact Lucy Vernon (free most evenings) on 024 7646 4188. Carpentry and Joinery by Rob Moore (Westwood Heath) High quality bespoke joinery. Over 30 years experience. Kitchen design and fiting. Home office design and fitting. Handmade kitchens. Replacement door fronts. Wardrobes. Doors, skirting. architraves. Wood flooring. Domestic and commercial. All work insured and guaranteed. Customer testimonials available. Whatever the budget call Rob Moore on 02476 471143, or 07799 888741 HERITAGE CLEANING SERVICES (Natasha Heritage, Charter Avenue) We are a local based cleaning company that provides first class domestic and office cleaning. Also in-home ironing service available. Fully insured. Weekly, fortnightly or monthly, hours and days to suit you. References provided. For more information call Natasha: Tel: 02476 717 587 Mob: 07743 371 471 Email: natashaheritage@talktalk.net. Soft Furnishings I potter around measuring, making and fitting blinds and curtains to suit individual needs. Having started by doing favours for friends and work colleagues, word has travelled, and so my sewing machine is kept well oiled! So, should anyone be interested - good rates and free delivery are on offer. Email: sherylgmoore@aol.com or mobile 07816 789550. Sheryl Moore. Stan Kaminsky Local artist Stan Kaminski has his own website and sample on-line gallery: www.stankaminski.com Burrow Hill Nurseries (Plants) Burrow Hill Nurseries will not be having their usual public open weekend sale of plants in October this year due to re-organisation of their site, but will be holding Invitation Events later on for those on their database – to be included please ring them on 024 7647 0282. The Peeping Tom has recently installed new children’s play equipment in the garden as well as a covered area over the terrace. Not gazebos, not pagodas, these are gazovas, described by the manufacturer thus: “well the Victorians had a discrete name for a chamber pot that ‘Gazunder’ their beds. Now we’ve named a canopy that ‘Gazova’ your heads! The Peeping Tom Your friendly local, we offer a wide selection of draught beers and cask ales, including a regular selection of wines from around the world. Our large beer garden looks out into open countryside. Lunches are served from our hot tavern every Mon-Fri 12.00-2.00pm. Our excellent value full menu is available every evening 5.30-9.00pm. 2 for 1 Meals (Mon to Sat 6.00 - 8.30 pm) Saturday lunch 12.00-2.00pm. Our popular Sunday carvery is served 12.00-2.00pm. Children's menu available. Curry Night – Every Weds – Beer/Wine + Curry £5.95 Quiz Night every Thursday, 8.30pm Poker Nights – Fri & Sun 7.30 pm Free wireless Internet Special Event - Live Band - Fri 15th May - “The Nonsense” - 60’s to 2000 music Your hosts Phil & Cath and their friendly staff look forward to welcoming you soon. More details at the Tom's own website: www.peepingtompub.co.uk More about the history of the Peeping Tom, and the story of Lady Godiva here: The Peeping Tom and Lady Godiva Local Accommodation Camp Farm, Hob Lane For details phone: +44(0)1676 533804

Recent News Items

Plans to address severe parking problems at Tile Hill Station There are currently severe parking problems at Tile Hill station. Parking at the station has become acute recently for two reasons: (1) because of the closure of the Sports Centre with loss of the parking on the waste land there, and (2) there is a new train service from Tile Hill, direct to Liverpool (8.01am), which has increased the number of people using to the station from a wider catchment area. This report, about proposed new parking plans, in the Coventry Telegraph: Parking plan to ease chaos at Tile Hill station Plans to build a new town, the size of Kenilworth, near Balsall Common Another week, another crazy planning scare, this time a "New Town" planned near Balsall Common. Full report at Coventry Telegraph: Shock at mini-town proposal near Coventry WCC's plans to build houses on the South side of Westwood Heath Road A plan has been produced by WCC which may involve building houses on the block of land to the South of Westwood Heath Road (currently green belt). Full report at Coventry Telegraph: Huge homes plan unveiled The printed issue of the Telegraph (13 May) includes a map, with a big arrow, starting from Westwood Heath Road, pointing southwards, implying the whole area could be filled in. And this announced on the day that the "reduced" refuse collection fails to turn up. Are we really payiong astronomical amounts of council tax for "services" like these? Isn't it time someone at County Hall got real, and began to get some priorities into their thick skulls, and started to reduce costs, insteasd of dreaming up scehemes like this? Sacking half the planning department might be a very useful start.

Contacting Kenilworth Police Kenilworth Police station has a web page here: Kenilworth Police. Their phone number (for non-urgent matters) is 01926 851111. If an immediate response is required, always dial 999. There is also a way to E-mail Kenilworth Police (about non-urgent matters): Kenilworth Police There is a Neighbourhood Watch E-mail at: watch@warwickshire.police.uk Coventry Council Proposals to drive a major highway through Burton Green According to a report in the Coventry Telegraph (2nd June, p20): "The council is currently considering "plans for a massive new ring road round the south west of Coventry... driving a new road from the A46 Stoneleigh turn west through Green Belt land south of Warwick University". Telegraph report here: Coventry Telegraph.