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Vandalism
on
the
Playing
Field
On
Friday
20th
September
at
1750
hours
a
group
of
youths
entered
the
Playing
Field
and
vandalised
one
of
the
signs.
The
cost
to
replace
it
will
be
£150
-
£200.
If
you
recognise
any
of
the
group
in
particular
the
three
who
carried
out
the
attack
would
you
please
forward
details
in
confidence
swanlandpfa@gmail.com
The
police
have
been
notified.
This
is
not
an
isolated
incident
and
the
Plating
Field
Association
are
keen
to
work
with
law
enforcement
and
the
local
community
to
stop
this
anti
social
behaviour.
This
a
local
facility
for
the
benefit
of
the
local
community
and
surrounding
area.
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Next
Pond
Maintenance
Day
is
on
Saturday
26th
October
2024
@
0930
For
those
who
have
not
yet
replied;
please
could
you
let
me
know
if
you
can
make
the
26th
October
ASAP
so
we
can
plan
the
working
groups.
We
are
always
keen
to
invite
other
people
to
join
us
so
if
you
know
anyone
who's
18+
,
please
encourage
them
to
give
it
a
try.
If
they
are
keen,
please
pass
on
my
details
and
I'll
send
them
some
information
in
advance
of
the
action!
We
need
to
get
another
pair
of
waders
for
larger
feet.
Could
anyone
with
a
foot
size
of
9.5
or
over
(EU
44),
who
is
happy
to
wear
waders
in
the
pond,
let
me
know
your
foot
size
so
I
can
purchase
a
size
that's
in
the
best
range
(+
or
-
thick
socks).
If
you
would
like
to
help
as
a
pond
volunteer
please
contact
Alyson
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Westfield
Farm
Development
- UPDATE
This
was
originally
an outline
planning
application
for
erection
of 150
dwellings
ERYC
opposed
this
but
the
High
Court
rejected
their
appeal
in 2023
The
developer
is now
Crest
Nicholson
Excavations
are
taking
place
on the
site
The
Detailed
Planning
application
is now
in progress
Application
Ref
23/00601/STREM
on ERYC
Planning
Portal
An
application
has
now
been
for
the
first
40 dwellings
and
the
numbers
increased
to 48
bring
the
final
total
total
to 158
!
Application
Ref
24/01795/STPLF
on ERYC
Planning
Portal
Proposed
West
Field
Farm
Shop
&
Cafe
off
Westfield
Lane
A planning
application
is expected
be lodged.
There
are
concerns
about
traffic
access
which
will
be in
addition
to the
volume
eventually
pouring
out
of
the
large
West
Field
Farm
unwanted
development.
ERYC
Planning
Portal
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Swanland
Heritage
Centre
is a
mine of
local historical
information.
The
Centre is
open on
Saturdays
1000 - 1200
It
is also
open by
appointment
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Swanland
Badges
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On
sale at
£4.50 -
all profits
go to SVA.
Get one
of these
beautiful
enamelled
brooch badges
that can
be worn
on a dress
or a coat
e-mail SB@swanland.info
with your
contact
details
You can
pay by BACS
or cash.
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Fishing
is
NOT PERMITTED
on the
pond,
even with
a rod
license.
If you
see anyone
fishing
and feel
comfortable
please
point
out the
signs,
if this
conversation
turns
abusive
call 101
Duck
Food Signs
in
the pond
highlight
the importance
of feeding
the ducks
with grain.
Bread
pollutes
the pond
water
and is
less healthy
for ducks.
Healthier
food grain
is available
from the
Peppertree
florist.
The fish
feed themselves
!
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Russia's brutal
invasion continues
from 24 February
2022
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