22/3/11
Fairfield Community Action
Please take time to look at the posters on the notice boards going up soon. There is an action group in Fairfield Park who are campaigning to form a Fairfield Community Council as a seperate entity to Stotfold Town Council. Please also see their website if interested: www.fairfieldcommunityaction.co.uk
21/03/11
Contacts at CBC
If you wish to contact the local authority for progress regarding ongoing works relating to the Hall, they are as follows:
Kim Dallen – Building Control (Building Regs Inspector)
Dan Cheeseman – Technical Officer, private sector housing (sewerage smells)
Phone 0300 300 8000 or email customer.services@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
21/03/11
Service Charge
You all should have received the service charge demands for the next quarter. We are pleased that following numerous meetings with the managing agents, that a small reduction has now been achieved. We are working with them to achieve value for money in all areas.
21/03/11
Meter Cupboards
If you are unable to access any of the meter cupboards to take your own reading, please contact your utility provider for further advice.
10/12/2010
There will be a carol service outside Fairfield Hall at 4pm on 11 December, organised by Fairfield Community Church. The Salvation Army Band will also be playing. Refreshments will be served at Fairfield Park Lower School afterwards.
They will also be having a carol singing service at 10.30am at Fairfield Lower School on 12 December. The following Sunday 19th December there will be a nativity, also at 10.30am at the school. All are welcome.
10/12/2010
Roof report
The recent roof report uncovered several problems, and PJ Livesey have agreed to cover 50% of the costs of the report and will pay for the remedial works required.
10/12/2010
Sewerage problems
The recent sewerage problems in the West Orchard have been investigated, and it has been identified that all drains need cleaning out, as does the sewerage pump. Any residents experiencing problems should contact the committee as soon as possible.
10/12/2010
Management Audit
A big thank you to all of you who have donated money towards the management audit, and for the running costs of the committee. If you have pledged to donate but have not already done so, we would be grateful to receive monies as soon as possible.
10/12/2010
Emergency contact numbers
These will be added to your nearest notice board before Christmas, and they will also be on the Hazelvine website.
10/12/2010
Gardeners
The gardening company Tremorfa is waiting for planning permission to be granted for storage of their equipment in the caretakers compound.
22/10/2010
Service Charge clarification
Further to an earlier update on 27 September, service charge 'balancing adjustments' should be paid with a caveat that you reserve the right to lodge a dispute at a later date. Charges incurred more than 18 months prior to the date of the invoice are not payable.
19/10/2010
Bowls Club Xmas disco
Fairfield Park Bowls Club are holding a Christmas disco at Arlesey football club on 11 December. Tickets are priced at £15 and include a buffet. DJ will be playing music from the 50's to the 80's. Available from Maureen Cable on 01462 732225 or Janis Glocker on 01462 733941
13/10/2010
Cleaning
More good news - window cleaning will commence the week beginning 18 October 2010, as will the cleaning of the carpets in the communal areas.
07/10/2010
Faster internet connection
In order to cast your vote to try and obtain a faster internet connection in Stotfold (which has been a particular problem here at the Hall) then visit the BT site www.racetoinfinity.bt.com and cast your vote as soon as possible. As the old saying goes - "if you don't ask, you don't get...". If we don't vote, it may never happen.....
06/10/2010
Talking about wine......the FPRA Social Committee have organised a wine tasting evening on Saturday 30th October at Fairfield Park Lower School. There are still some tickets available for this event, priced at £10 each. Please contact Chris Bunting on 01462 731776 or by email at chrisbunting@aol.com if interested.
29/09/10
Warden Abbey Community Vineyard have a fun event on Friday 8th October if anyone is interested please see the following document here for further details - there will be wine!
28/09/10
Roof inspection and survey
Many of you may be aware that there have been problems with the roof, leading to leaks and water damage for some residents. A survey has started today, consisting of the following:
1. Access and then carry out a general maintenance inspection of the roof . 2. Inspect the roof above areas of water ingress to identify the causes.
3. Produce a photographic report of faults found along with suitable repair recommendations and costings where appropriate.
4. Carry out a gutter cleaning programme.
5. Identify sections of faulty guttering requiring repair.
NB. Where a fault is found and requires a simple solution such as the application of a sealant, then we will carry out the repair at the time of the inspection. We will also remove any debris likely to fall to the ground.
Work is likely to take 3-5 days.
27/09/10
Service Charge
Many residents may have been alarmed to to have received another demand dated 24/9/10 from Hazelvine, for the accounting period ending 31/03/10.
Our advice is not to pay until we have sought legal advice.
Watch this space, the fhra will update you as soon as possible.
27/09/10
Problems with sash windows
We are aware that some residents have experienced problems with the cords breaking on their sash windows, outside of the 2 year snagging period. If anyone has used, or knows of a reputable company who are able to carry these repairs, please email the committee at fhra@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward the information.
20/09/10
Residents may be interested to know that Fairfield Park has received an award from the Commission for Architechture and the Built Development (CABE). Details of the criteria can be found at www.buildingforlife.org/criteria and details of the award at www.buildingforlife.org/news/building-for-life-standards-2010
22/07/10
Broadband improvement
We've been contacted by a resident with some interesting information for anyone who might be having Broadband speed issues.
"It may be of interest for fellow residents to know that my BT broadband (via a Speedtouch modem) has recently increased in speed from an average of about 1.3 MB to about 4.7 MB - a huge difference.
This happened when a BT engineer responded to a call via my ISP to fix an ever-deteriorating quality of service. The problem turned out to be incorrect connections from the wiring within the apartment to the BT master socket, and was a simple matter for the BT engineer to fix. It was obviously a common occurrence to him.
It may also be worth noting that following the call, the broadband connection varied wildly in speed for a day or two, and dropped out once
or twice. This is also normal; it is because the equipment at the exchange is responding to the new connection quality at the customer's
end, and is trying various speeds to determine the best one. When it changes speed you get a temporary drop-out."
08/6/10
Insurance claims
Our buildings insurance premium has rocketed in the last year as there have been so many claims, many the result of poor workmanship by PJL. We’re pursuing this with our solicitor at the moment so we’d like to hear from any resident who has made an insurance claim, hoping that this will strengthen our case against PJL. Please email fhra@hotmail.co.uk with details.
08/06/10
Broadband Connectivity - BT Infinity
There is an article in the Stotfold News June 2010 edition inviting you to register your interest for BT Infinity p36.
08/06/10
NHBC
Just a reminder that you should have received a policy number and the NHBC Buildmark documents upon completion of your apartment. If you’ve not received these, please contact the NHBC on 0870 241 4329 or go to www.nhbc.co.uk.
16/4/10
A new bus route will be opening up from Arlesey through Fairfield Park via the West Drive. The route will be controlled by retractable bollards, so will not become a thoroughfare for normal traffic. See Stotfold News p15.
16/4/10
Noise
Please be considerate and try to keep noise to a minimum if you are returning to your apartment late in the evening and walking past other residents windows or front doors.
16/4/10
Smoking – can we request that if you go outside of the building to smoke, please move away from the building so smoke isn’t blown back in through the door or any nearby residents windows.