by David Smith | Sep 16, 2021 | General
Like many local organisations, SOS has been forced into hibernation during the COVID pandemic. Since many of us could be described as ‘seniors’ and have underlying health problems, we have suspended all activities. Regrettably, some have been/are seriously unwell which has put additional problems. Obviously we have been unable to organise any events to reduce the outstanding debts which still stand at approximately £36,000 However, we are still in existence and hope to revive in due course. Meanwhile, any donations to help reduce our deficit would be very welcome. Cheques should be made out to ‘SaveOurStOsyth‘ and posted to our treasurer at No 1 The Bury, St Osyth, Essex CO16 8NY. If you wish to have a receipt, please leave contact details. The local planning environment has improved lately with the Local Authority now able to claim adequate housing provision over a five year period. However, the national situation is not looking good with the Government’s plan to ‘deregulate the planning system’ which would result in many more homes being built in rural areas which has been referred to by protesters as a ‘developers’ charter’. It would seriously curtail individuals’ or organisations ability to comment on or oppose developers’ planning applications. A decision on this is expected soon and there is a hope that the Government will abandon this proposal. The prestigious countryside charity CPRE have been campaigning hard to oppose this plan and their latest information is reproduced below:. The government’s damaging changes to planning were set to bulldoze nature and our democracy. The plans to carve up neighbourhoods and greenspaces into zones – where a community’s say over...
by David Smith | Jan 8, 2020 | General
SOS Mission Statement: To preserve the beauty and tranquillity of St Osyth for posterity. To safeguard the local wildlife and the natural environment. To ensure that there is no overloading of local facilities such as doctors, the school and other local amenities. To prevent further congestion of existing roads and the village centre. To oppose any housing development within St Osyth which would affect any of the above. Annual General Meeting: SOS started up ten years ago, propelled into existence by the proposals for extensive building developments in the Priory. During those years we have attempted to fulfil our Mission Statement as above. We started with a large committee but, unfortunately, due to the passage of time and the onset of ill health we have lost many of our committee and we are now few in number. Consequently, unless we recruit new committee members we are contemplating standing down so this may be our last AGM. This will be unfortunate since there are still impending development proposals which will affect our village. If anyone is prepared to join the committee, please come forward. We meet approximately once a month on a Monday evening. The meeting will be held on Monday 24th February in the village hall annex starting at 7.30. The agenda is given below. AGM Agenda Introduction by Chairman. Minutes of Previous Meeting – Monday 12th March 2018. Matters Arising from Minutes. Report of Treasurer and Presentation of Audited Accounts. Report of Secretary. Report on Fundraising Activities by Vice Chairman. Consideration of Resolutions. Resignation of the Current Committee. Election of Executive Committee for the coming year – Chairman,...
by David Smith | Jun 7, 2019 | General
CLASSIC CARS by the SEA (Supported by Clacton Classic Car Club) WEST ROAD CLACTON ON SEA CO15 1AJ (Next to Airfield – Opposite Clacton Golf Club) SUNDAY 7th JULY 2019 10 – 4pm Admission Exhibitors Free Driver & 1 Passenger Only – No pre-booking Public – Adults £4 Accompanied children under 12 Free CLASSIC & CUSTOM VEHICLES PRE 2000 VEHICLES – Up To T REG No Pre-Booking Required Exhibitors to be onsite by 9am & leave after 4.30pm AUTOJUMBLERS & TRADERS A Fantastic Day Out ENQUIRIES & TRADER BOOKINGS (From £20). Contact Colin on 01255 821250 or Email: bev.lynn123@gmail.com Event hosted by Save Our St Osyth (SOS) Leaflet Sponsored by: L & K Funeral Directors Ltd 24 hour service 01255 318524 /...
by David Smith | Jun 7, 2019 | General
The Grand Garage Trail Sale organised by Fiona takes place on Saturday 31st August. There is a £5 registration fee which is payable in advance. To register your property on the location map please telephone Fiona on 821 325 or Colin on 820 084. Please note the DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 19th August in order to allow time to produce a location map showing all the registered addresses. These will be on sale in advance of the sale day. This event will be publicised as widely as possible to attract buyers from near and far. SOS would also be grateful for donated items to sell. Please leave these with Helen at 39 Mill Street or Colin at No 1 The Bury. Unfortunately we do not have space to store bulky items but we can collect them on the week of the sale – please ring John Lynn on 820 533 or Colin on 820 084 to arrange. Last year over 50 properties took part and it was a very successful day for both sellers and buyers so do not miss this opportunity to join in and sell some of your unwanted...
by David Smith | Apr 17, 2019 | General
CLASSIC CARS by the SEA (Supported by Clacton Classic Car Club) WEST ROAD CLACTON ON SEA CO15 1AJ (Next to Airfield – Opposite Clacton Golf Club) SUNDAY 7th JULY 2019 10 – 4pm Admission Exhibitors Free – Driver & 1 Passenger Only – No pre-booking – free parking according to space avilable. Public – Adults £4 Accompanied children under 12 Free CLASSIC & CUSTOM VEHICLES PRE 2000 VEHICLES – Up To T REG No Pre-Booking Required by Exhibitors Exhibitors to be onsite by 9am & leave after 4.30pm AUTOJUMBLERS & TRADERS A Fantastic Day Out ENQUIRIES & TRADER BOOKINGS (From £20) To: Colin – 01255 821250 or Email: bev.lynn123@gmail.com Event hosted by Save Our St Osyth (SOS) You are advised to book trading pitches early. Leaflet Sponsored by: L & K Funeral Directors Ltd 24 hour service 01255 318524 /...
