Kingsway Villagers

Whilst I absolutely appreciate the difficulties with limited parking with some of the houses in the Kingsway development, there are a number of roads - for example Thatcham Avenue - which cause great concern to me, as I’m sure it does to other residents.

The roads are marked with double-yellow lines that are ignored (having spoken to the council and police it is the responsibility of the developers to enforce these yellow lines whilst the roads are unadopted).

It’s almost impossible to pass in a large car on some days (particularly at weekends) and for small children who might run out between the tightly packed cars, they have no chance!

This really is an issue that the developers need to give more consideration to.

This post was submitted by kingswayresident.

I tried to start a book club in my old village but sadly there was little interest. They didn’t have a website and a leaflet drop didn’t generate a massive response.

As an avid reader I just wondered if this is something that would be of interest to other residents of Kingsway? If so, I would be pleased to host and manage it. I just need avid readers to come along and make it fun!

Cheers,
Clare

This post was submitted by Clare.

In this comment Clare said “if there is to be a residents association I would be pleased to be involved”.

I made enquiries (as promised) and Trevor Cribb (Marketing Consultant for QUVL) said:
“On the matter of the residents association I am sure that if the Kingsway residents wished to form an association the consortium would be delighted to assist every way it could.
Do contact me - or get whoever might be at the helm of such an association to do - and we’ll try and all take it forward”

So - here’s a great opportunity for anybody interested in heading - or being part of - a Residents Association for Kingsway Village to volunteer, and for us to get the full cooperation and assistance of QUVL and the developers whilst we can

I am quite willing to take part and happy to use this site to publicise meeting dates, activities, decisions, meeting minutes, coordinate meetings and anything else which might be useful.

In a post entitled “The Big Park” co374 asked: "Does anyone know why the big park has been closed?"

I spoke to TC, a representative of the development management company, who said:

“The play park has had to be closed because of vandalism and anti-social behaviour… and related Health and Safety issues.

It is to remain closed until further notice at this time.”

I must say I’m suprised that the PCSO’s referred to by c0374 didn’t know the situation and I’m also disappointed that a bunch of unruly kids can be allowed to have such a negative impact!

I was very annoyed today when I went to take my li’l girl to the big park only to find the whole thing fenced off!

A number of children had broken into the park and were playing, but a lot of the kids were upset that the park was closed.

On my way home I met 2 PCSO’s and asked them if they knew why the park had been closed, but they had no idea.

I dont take my girl to the small park outside my house due to the amount of teenagers hanging around and the bad language.

That aside does anyone know why the big park has been closed?

This post was submitted by co374.