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Kingfisher Quay Newsletter February 2011

Kingfisher Quay Newsletter February 2011

Kingfisher Quay News A 6 WEEK CONSULTATION will take place including events and workshops city wide, during February / March only. It is vital we respond as the final document goes before the Government Inspector in the summer of 2012. This is an opportunity for residents to have a voice, for example, to stress the […]

February 20, 2011 | By | Reply More
Boston’s Boatyard topographical survey

Boston’s Boatyard topographical survey

An email today confirms that Redrow Homes South West have completed a recent topographical survey “to review the feasibility of redeveloping the adjacent, former, Boston’s boatyard”.  Their surveyor was noticed in The Old Wharf a few days ago. The Senior Land Manager, Ben Leather for Redrow Homes South West, has agreed to contact our Residents’ […]

February 18, 2011 | By | Reply More
Kingfisher Quay Minutes – 28th January 2011

Kingfisher Quay Minutes – 28th January 2011

Kingfisher Quay residents meetings – Friday 28 January 2011

January 29, 2011 | By | Reply More
The Old Wharf before it was The Old Wharf

The Old Wharf before it was The Old Wharf

Planning permission was granted to Tay Homes S.W.Ltd in 1995 to build 51 houses on the northern side of Hooe Lake. This site had formerly been a limestone quarry then more recently a timber yard. The photograph shows a view of the site some years before the development. In October 1996 a Sales Office was […]

January 18, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
Meeting Re: New housing development off Barton Road

Meeting Re: New housing development off Barton Road

There will be a further public consultation in January 2011 regarding the plans for the development off Barton Road at the western end of Hooe Lake. This will be held in the Watersports Centre at Mount Batten but as yet no date has been given. Pat Constable

December 13, 2010 | By | Reply More
Construction work on Hooe Lake

Construction work on Hooe Lake

Contractors on Estate please co-operate… This is to update you regarding the contracting work being carried out by Champion on the Hooe Lake Estate.  They are constructing the footpath from the bottom of Lower Saltram (the wooden gate ) to the area in front of the Castle, that was part of the original planning permission. […]

December 7, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Radford Arboretum a Short Guide

Radford Arboretum a Short Guide

Situated in what was the North Park of Radford House, Plymstock, home to the Harris family from Tudor times and later to their Bulleel successors, is one of Plymouth’s most beautiful parks where a fine Arboretum has been established. Due to the collapse of  the Harris Bank the house was sold in 1917 and sadly […]

January 5, 2010 | By | Reply More
Oreston Fire Station?

Oreston Fire Station?

Would anybody have any information on Oreston Fire Station?  Kevin Wharley has come across some historical items about the area which lead to further research being needed.  One item that he has found out is that in 1924 a fire engine station was established in Oreston.  We would like to know where it was and […]

January 4, 2010 | By | Reply More
Historic Multimedia tour of Radford & Hooe Lake

Historic Multimedia tour of Radford & Hooe Lake

On a fairly wet December day, Kevin Warley local historian and arboretum co-ordinator held an historic tour and walk of the Radford & Hooe Lake area.  We recorded some of the talk and discussions to give those that missed it a flavour of what we all discovered during this highly informative and truly historic walk. […]

December 8, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
Radford Historical Walk

Radford Historical Walk

Radford Historical Walk Saturday, 5th December at 13.00 Meet at the Beckly centre.  Unfortunately refreshments will not be available at the Beckley Centre on this occasion as they have a prior function. Kevin Warley – local historian and arboretum co-ordinator has kindly offered to hold a historic tour and walk of Radford Park   I […]

December 1, 2009 | By | 4 Replies More