18 March 2013
by Mark
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I’m trying to compile a comprehensive list of all the voluntary, charitable and civic groups that are based in, or work in, Evesham. I’ve already got a basic list, so I’m not starting completely from scratch, but I suspect that … Continue reading
12 February 2013
by Mark
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The announcement by the Pope that he is to resign prompted me to do a little bit of research, since I can just about remember who was Pope when I was a teenager but I wasn’t sure how many Popes … Continue reading
14 January 2013
by Mark
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That’s a contentious statement, of course. Planning applications and decisions always arouse a lot of feeling, on all sides. And some of the strongest feelings are found in those who don’t want anything to be built anywhere near them. Equally, … Continue reading
11 November 2012
by Mark
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It was a bright, crisp autumn morning as we assembled in the Marketplace for Remembrance Day. The mayor in his robes, the band’s instruments gleaming in the sun, the sea, air and army cadets in their uniforms, the old soldiers … Continue reading
6 September 2012
by Mark
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Peter Luff, MP for Mid Worcestershire, has announced that he will be calling it a day at the next election. Peter has represented the constituency for twenty years, far longer than I’ve been involved in politics in the local area, … Continue reading
14 August 2012
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We now know the chosen traffic management plan for the duration of the Evesham Abbey Bridge reconstruction work. As I blogged about last month, there were five options originally considered, of which two went forward for public consultation. One of … Continue reading
13 July 2012
by Mark
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I blogged a few days ago about the alternative designs for the new Evesham Abbey Bridge that weren’t adopted. But the FOI request which obtained that information also provided the options considered for traffic management while the bridge is closed. … Continue reading
11 July 2012
by Mark
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I received an email today. I’m presuming it isn’t confidential since it mentions a public meeting and has been sent to a large number of people as well as myself: I am writing to let you know that M&S Simply … Continue reading
7 July 2012
by Mark
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Update: I’ve edited this article as I originally got the images of the bridges incorrectly assigned to their respective designers. As anyone who lives in or near Evesham will know, the Abbey Bridge is going to be replaced over the … Continue reading
1 July 2012
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The Olympic flame came to Evesham today. I was there to watch it, along with other members of the town council and assorted dignitaries, from our position in the VIP viewing area. Although, actually, we didn’t really use the viewing … Continue reading