Newsletter of the Hartley and District Residents’ Association Autumn 2018 Protecting and Advancing the Common Interests of the Area
2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War and the Royal British Legion are launching a ‘Thank You’ movement from 8th August to run through 100 days until Armistice Day on Sunday 11th November. They are inviting members of the public to say ‘Thank You’ to all those who served, sacrificed, and changed our world. To mark this event, 45cm poppies are being displayed on some lampposts in the Borough of Croydon. HADRA have joined with a number of other Residents' Associations in Riddlesdown, Sanderstead, Selsdon, Coulsdon West, East Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon, Kenley & District, Spring Park RA and People for Portland (South Norwood) to fix poppies on lampposts to some streets in these areas from 8th August until 11th November 2018. In the HADRA area these are along the parade of shops in Stoats Nest Road and Old Lodge Lane and we have also supported the poppies in Coulsdon Town. Croydon Council and Skanska (who maintain the street lighting) have been very supportive in allowing all the Residents' Associations to do this and we would also like to thank Riddlesdown Residents’ Association for their help with this project. All of the local Residents' Associations have made a donation to the Royal British Legion for these poppies on the lampposts. Croydon residents are also invited to join the Residents' Associations by making a donation if they wish to support this cause, maybe in memory of a relative or friend. The Riddlesdown Residents Association have set up a ‘Just Giving’ page, which HADRA are supporting, where residents can give a donation, maybe in memory of a family member or friend. The website is www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/riddlesdown-residents-association. There is a link to this on our website. Alternatively, if you would like more information about how you can ‘purchase’ a poppy (a minimum £3 donation is suggested) to display on your own property, then please contact Jemma Cottam-Verbruggen at the Royal British Legion on 0203 053 7237 or email; jcottam-verbruggen@britishlegion.org.uk or see this at www.britishlegion.org.uk. Unless you have approval from Skanska, please do not fix any poppies to lampposts.
NEW REFUSE COLLECTION One local online paper (Insidecroydon.com) referred to the new system as BINMAGEDDON – which I’m sure many of you will agree with! There are unsightly bins everywhere you go.
There have been a lot of teething problems, many of which could have been avoided if a proper consultation had taken place before the system was implemented. Many elderly residents just don’t feel that they need such large bins or will find them difficult to handle. Also, some front gardens are not appropriate for 3 or 4 wheelie bins, are too steep or have steps. Families with 5 or more or anyone with medical issues can have a larger general waste bin. However, due to the pressure of demand, the Council were unable to carry out all the necessary assessments before the new system started, which has caused a lot of unnecessary stress.
Subscriptions for 2018 are now due £3 Subscription for this year is due: if you did not pay our Road Steward in the spring, please send payments to the Membership Secretary, 54b Haydn Avenue, Purley, Surrey CR8 4AE.
If residents need to contact the association they can do so via email. Our address is action@hadra.org Editor: John Clarke Editorial Advisor: Heather Elliott
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