Drainage works at Willowbed Field (From Dorset Echo)
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Drainage works at Willowbed Field
9:59am Wednesday 1st December 2010 in Community
Digger at work on Willowbed Field.
- A MUCH-LOVED loved open space at Chickerell has been having drainage works done to improve the space for the winter.
Walkers on Willowbed Field won’t get stuck in the mud so often following the installation of new drains. Work started on Monday, November 15 to lay new pipes to take away rainwater from this area. Whilst the work was progressing the contractors discovered a natural spring which has been continuously pumping out water making the bottom corner of the field very wet and muddy. Pipes have been laid in this area so the water will now drain away.
The work will prepare the Putton Lane site for a new children’s play area and a multi-use games court.
The work was carried out by Dorset expert drainage contractor, Forum Civil Engineering of Blandford. The company was been appointed by Chickerell Town Council which owns and manages the field.
Chickerell Mayor Jean Dunseith said: “Regular users will know how boggy this ground can get, particularly in winter. The new drains will improve the site for the proposed children’s play area and multi use games court. However I’m hoping that all users of the field such as walkers and footballers, will find it improves their enjoyment of this lovely space as well.”
- THE Charlestown Victory Hall will be holding a Christmas Fayre on Wednesday, December 8,10am-12.30pm.
There will be a tombola, a cake stall, book stall, hamper raffle and refreshments.
At 11am there will be a performance from the alcapello group, Avalon, who are steadily making a name for themselves in the Weymouth area.
Do go along and join them on the day.
- ALSO the Victory Hall Committee would like to remind people that the last Whist of the year is on December 14, the last coffee morning on December 15 and Friday bingo on December 17. These activities will be re-starting on January 5, 6 and 7 2011 respectively.
All queries to Marion on 01305 761744.
- THE Victory Hall coffee morning regulars recently enjoyed a great day out to Clarks Village in Street, courtesy of John and Karen Pearce of Alf’s Fish and Chips.
The weather was absolutely awful but it didn’t dampen their spirits and they made the most of the shopping! The Mayor of Chickerell, Councillor Jean Dunseith, waved them off.
