An extremely robust OFSTED inspection took place recently at Parnwell Family Project, the officer staying two hours longer than necessary and extra time with the Manager.  I am extremely pleased to report that they gained an ‘outstanding’ in all categories.  The inspector stating: ‘the promotion of equality of opportunity is a the heart of their work’.  Well done to the Manager and all her staff.

Thank you so much to all the Fair Share Panel who were so supportive of the Positively Parnwell project at the meeting last night - you know who you are - nerves of steel needed today as we await the news regarding the purchase of land for the Parnwell Community Centre project. - June - breathe!

I can assure you that just as soon as I have news on this and whether we have been sucessful in our funding bid to Fair Share I will post it everywhere.

Follow the link to read a recent article in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph:

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/community/community-news/parnwell-bridge-work-welcomed-1-3667112

The bridge from The Keep, Parnwell has also had a new non slip painted coating.

I was recently forwarded some information from Dobbies Garden Centre asking me if I could think of a organisation that could become their Charity of the Year.  On reading all the rules I felt that Family Voice - a charity that has members in Parnwell, would best fit Dobbies criteria. 

I am pleased to announce that I have today been told that they were successful.

The speed sign is now in place in Oxney Road and in under 24 hours 10,000 cars went over 30mph - BLIMY!

The battery has now died and is being replaced.

Many of you who look at this site regularly will notice the absence of articles from me recently.  This has been because my broadband speed at the Community House has been non existent.  I am pleased to say that through my persistence and a particularly helpful BT Open Reach engineer called Luke - its now working wonderfully.  But it really does make you think about how much we rely on it.  I only have an on line calendar so its a good job that I still had internet access on my phone or I would not have known where I should have been!

I have just returned from a walk about in Parnwell and I was delighted to see the first wooden bridge is now receiving its 'makeover' with great new non slip decking.  The bridge that is being done as I type is the small one that is very well used next to the Parnwell doctors and leading into the Park.  The contractors told me that the non slip decking is of a very high quality and the second bridge (behind Whittington) is scheduled to be done next week. 

The concern regarding how slippery these bridges were was brought to the Parnwell Local Delivery Group only a few months ago and, working closely with Enterprise, they agreed that there was a problem and are replacing the surfaces.

A wonderful example of residents having a real say in what is needed in their own community and most importantly, being able to see a quick outcome.

Well done - and thank you to all concerned.

YOUR VIEWS NEEDED!

Positively Parnwell are in the process of bidding to Fair Share for over £100,000 to improve the facilities availabile at the Community Centre and really need your views on the plans that have been prodcued and have been agreed with the Community Centre Commitee and the users of the centre.

The plans will be on view at the Centre on

Wednesday 7 December from 3.00pm - 7.00pm

Please coming along as your views are needed to help support the funding application

Speed Watch camera now mounted in Saltersgate.  This is part of evidencing the need for some form of traffic calming measures.  We hope to get use of a second one soon and will be targetting other areas in Parnwell.  The issue of people driving at inappropriate speeds in areas of Parnwell was raised during the Planning for Real consultation by many residents and became a high priority of the Parnwell Local Delivery Group.  Working closely with the Council's Neighbourhood Officer for this area we have been able to secure the use of two cameras which actually count the number of vehicles which go over a 'set' speed.  The evidenced gained will help tremendously with this priority.

New Rainbow group started last night with 11 members and 10 on the waiting list - well done Jo!

The Rainbow group is held each Tuesday at the Parnwell Community Centre from 4.45pm - 5.45pm

This is then followed by Brownies at 6.00pm - 7.15pm

There is also a small guide group which also meet at the Community Centre from 6.45pm - 8.15pm.  This group is really looking to increase its membership so if you are interested contact June at Positively Parnwell for more information.

All the above groups have a weekly charge of £2.

Stay and Play at the Community House each Monday 9.45 - 11.00.  Come along with your pre school aged children, have a chat, meet new friends.  Lots of activities and fun for your children.  These sessions are held by Ormiston Children and Families Trust and trained staff run each session.  Most of the children that used to attend have now started school so do come along and support these sessions held in Parnwell.

ALSO - Parnwell Playgroup has afternoon places.  These are at the Parnwell Community Centre. Contact Glennis if you are interested. Telephone 310803

Latest activity:

We have two fab accounts of the training session on ‘News and Film for TV and Broadcast’. Check out the fun tips and tricks put together by Georgia Heard and Charlotte Heard. (See below).

Equipment:

Feel free to drop a line to Nyree or Claire at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to borrow any of the equipment. We have available in the Parnwell Community Reporters resource library:
• Camcorder
• Flip cam
• Camera
• Voice recorder
• Tripod
Use this equipment to jazz up your news reports.

What’s coming up?

The next training session is:
• Wednesday 21st September - Photography

The new term starts on 12 September and Jo is looking forward to seeing more new faces and of course all the old ones for the start of this exciting new term.  Here is the suggested timetable of events for the next few weeks.

12 September - movie night

19 September - games night

26 September - visit to Charteris Centre, Welland

3 October - visit to Charteris Centre, Welland

10 October - dream night

17 October - firework pictures and craft

31 October - Halloween party

7 October - toffee apple making

14 October - visit to Charteris Centre, Welland

20 October - 'park in the dark'

Just a reminder that PCSO Tracie Gilbert will be at the Community House at 2.00pm this Wednesday.  This is an opportunity to have a chat and raise any local concerns.

There is also a Police Neighbourhood Panel meeting at Club Caliente on Wednesday 3 August at 7.00pm where you are also welcome to raise concerns that you may have and also hear a report on the previous quarters priorities.

Everyone is welcome.

A meeting is being organised at the Community House on Monday 11 July at 6.30 pm to discuss what Youth activities could be provided during the summer holidays in Parnwell. Ann Garrett, Independent Youth Worker has agreed to lead this and a small pot of funding is available.
Let us know what you would like to take place and the kinds of things you want to get involved in