THANKS TO 3 OSCOTT RESIDENT GROUP MEMBERS

ORG were delighted that 3 of its member recieved recognition for all the work them have put into the community over many many years. Khalid Mahmood MP and Councillors Keith Linnecor and Barbara Dring were among those at a recent Oscott Social gathering.

Councillors Linnecor and Dring presented certificates to.

• Jean Baker, Pauline Alder and Pauline Cooke.All three have behind the scenes in a no fuss sort of way really battled for their local community.Jean Baker has for many years (until recent ill health) been connected with the Oscott Housing Liaison Boards and the Oscott North Neighbourhood Forum.
• Pauline Alder has been a champion for the elderly for many years. She has been the Vice Chair of the Oscott Elderly Residents group a member of the Friends of Witton Cemetery and also other local residents groups for many years.
• Pauline Cooke helped set up the Old Oscott Community Centre (along with her husband Burt), many years ago and has been very active in local residents groups.

The ORG think we all owe all a gratitude to residents like these and their selflessness should inspire those of a younger generation.

LITTER LOUTS SHOULD BE SORTED OUT.

Residents in Delhurst Road are fed up with all the litter in their street as result of youngsters from the near by sixth form college not using litter bins. Local residents and NPI Organiser Brian Brookes said. " schools and youngsters today are all ways going on about the environment and how we should improve it. They certainly do not practise what they preach. Youngster sit out side the college and chuck their rubbish everywhere and the shcool does not want to know. We resident have had enough"

NEW FENCING ON PLAYING FIELDS AND RECREATION GROUND

ORG are very pleased to see new fencing put up on the Burford Road Playing Fields and Aldridge Road Recreation Ground. Nigel Quin said. "We are pleased our work with local Councillor particularly Councillor Linnecor has paid off at last. Residents have told us they are pleased with the work that has been done. However more fencing is needed to finish off the job and we will continue to campaign for more fencing to be erected."

POOR PAVEMENTS IN OSCOTT

The Oscott Residents Association are still receiving loads of complaints about the state of the pavements in the area. Chair Nigel Quinn said " every day I am receiving complaints about pavements. The Council want to stop just marking pavements and put them right. Many elderly resident fall because of the uneven pavements and it 1s not good enough."

TEA AND BISCUIT MORNINGS GOING WELL

Last weeks Oscott Elderly Residents Group coffee morning went very well. Organiser Maureen Byrne said. I am please people are coming along. It is good to get out of the house and have a chat over a cup of tea and a biscuit.
If you want to know more about these meeting please ring 356 6894 and leave a message for Maureen.