Pub Social Night

Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder that it's the last social night in the College Arms on Thursday evening.

Update From Flood Liaison Group

Paul has sent an update from the Flood Liaison Group meeting that took place on 10th February.

The villagers were asked if they had any questions regarding flood issues.

Stephen submitted a question;

There are approximately 1,300 new houses proposed to be built in Pocklington over the coming years. The surface water from this proposed development will be drained into the Bielby Beck which is already at capacity in times of high rainfall, causing flooding to houses in the village and along the course of the beck. Will this issue be considered by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council when it is making its plans for future development in Pocklington? Stephen Ridsdale - Bielby Parish Council.

The answer is below;

The Council has taken into account information about flooding in Pocklington through the preparation of a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and other sources, such as the River Derwent Catchment Flood Management Plan, June 07 flooding records, etc, All of this information is being used in assessing the suitability of different sites for accommodating new development. Parish / Town Councils and other landowners / bodies with an interest in such land will be contacted shortly to ensure that the 'evidence' (including flood risk where this is relevant) is factually correct. Following on from this validation of information, the Council will be consulting on these sites through the Site Allocations Development Plan Document. This consultation will be done in the normal manner and will allow all those with an interest in this matter to respond. Also, the Core Strategy contains a policy which requires developers to take measures to manage surface water on-site (through Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems where practical), to ensure that the run off rate on greenfield sites is like for like, and on brownfield sites, development must achieve a 30% reduction. In both instances, a climate change allowance is required (i.e. to offset future increases in rainfall). You can view the latest version of this policy by looking at the Core Strategy Further Consultation document on the Council's Forward Planning web page.

Union Jack Bunting & Flags Wanted For Jubilee Celebrations

The Jubilee Committee have had their first meeting and come up with a plan for the Jubilee Celebrations for the village which the committee members are now looking into in more detail. We will let you know what has been decided as soon as possible but we hope that the main celebration will take place on Monday 4th June 2012, so keep this date free if possible!

In the meantime we were wondering if anyone had any union jack bunting or union jack flags they would be willing to lend us for the jubilee celebrations, if so please let us know via the contact form. Thank you.

Dancing Cancelled

It's late notice, but the dancing at Allerthorpe Village Hall has been cancelled for tonight (Thursday 9th Feb) due to the snow and poor travelling conditions.

We've all been having a great time at Allerthorpe learning new moves and routines.

There is now a fourtnights break, so the next session is on Thursday 1st March at 7.30pm - everyone welcome.

Telephone Scam

Alex was sent this email from ERYC about a telephone scam so we thought that we would make you all aware of this.

I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was conducting a test on the telephone lines.
He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0), the hash sign (#), and then hang up.

Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.

Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number.

I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons.

DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE...

The GTE Security Department requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
After checking with Verizon they also said it was true, so Do not dial 90# for anyone !!!!!

College Arms Closing End Of February

Gary has emailed to say that regretfully the College Arms will be closing at the end of February due to falling trade.

The family would like to thank those who have supported the pub.

Flood Liaison Group Meeting 10th February

Paul has asked me to let you all know that he will be attending the council's Flood Liaison Group meeting on the 10th February 2012.

There will be a session at the end of the meeting for questions to be asked about flooding issues.

If you have any flood related questions they need to be received by the council's Senior Committee Manager by Thursday 26th January 2012. Please use the contact form box by clicking on the contact form link to let us know your questions and I will pass them onto Paul or the council member.