17th February 2024. Edition One. In this edition: President's Report,
BCCT eNews,
Early Beecroft,
Ed the hairdresser,
Hannah Street planter boxes,
Clean Up Australia,
Ray Park Heritage group,
Epping Civic Trust,
NSW Gov Changes to housing,
Probus Club,
Your Civic Trust,
Local JP,
STEP,
Councillor Verity Greenwood,
Hornsby Council Survey,
Hornsby Council Have your say,
Hornsby Council News Bulletin,
City of Parramatta News Bulletin,
Recent Development Applications,
Latest Police Reports.
Message from the President Dear all,
My
favourite coffee shop, Harvest Specialty Coffee in Wongala Crescent, has
closed since the last e-news. This closure is all part of the emptying
of the premises to permit demolition and rebuilding on the site in
Wongala Crescent between Chicken & Fishhead and Blue Illusion.
The
photograph is a gathering of long standing regulars on the last day.
Residents of a number of locations around Sydney are concerned at some
of the comments of the State government about permitting multi-storey
apartment blocks irrespective of heritage concerns. Heritage is a key
factor in Beecroft and Cheltenham due to our heritage conservation
areas. Hornsby Shire Council has indicated that there are areas suitable
for multi-storey apartment blocks around Hornsby City Centre that do
not affect heritage considerations and are close to a transport
interchange. While it is very important that housing availability is
improved in Sydney, it is also important that this is done in a way that
enhances liveability, permits diversity of housing stock, preserves the
natural environment and links with our past. Some of which goes
back thousands of years and in other places to the early 1900s or even
more recently.
Information about these State government proposals is available CLICK HERE.
This coming Saturday, I am going to the launch of a book about
China-Australia links. My interest in this subject arose from reading
another recently published book about Chinese furniture makers in Surry
Hills around 1900. That latter book includes references to the business
where the father of L J Hooker who grew up in Beecroft worked while he
lived in Sydney. CLICK HERE
The History Group’s Christmas quiz proved popular over January and congratulations to all who participated.
The History Group has now started work on a new book about women of
Beecroft and Cheltenham. They are having difficulty locating photographs
of the following: Delia Cadden, Winifred Caddy, Alice Dobbie, Kate
Green, Marjorie Rouse and Joyce Vickery. Can anyone help? If so, please
contact me at president@bchg2119.com.au.
This week I will be meeting with the ‘Friends of Ahimsa’ in discussion with the National Trust about plans for Ahimsa.
Hornsby Shire Council has completed further checks on the trees in
Malton Road and tree felling is now in progress. Council's latest
advice can be read CLICK HERE
I have also met with Epping Civic Trust to talk about matters of joint
interest and hope to do the same shortly with Pennant Hills Civic Trust. Roderick Best PSM
President president@bcct2119.com.au
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
to receive this newsletter on a regular basis, please CLICK HERE to subscribe to the eNews.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust Past Bulletins All
of the Civic Trust's older printed bulletins from 1972 to 2017 have now
been digitised and are available on the Trust's web site. CLICK HERE
Beecroft in the 50s and 60s The
trust has been granted permission to publish a collection of
photographs from the 50s and 60s. We will be publishing all of
these in our eNews over the coming months. Here are more.
The photographer was the late Ted Richards, a former Beecroft resident
and founder of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust. Ted also
served as the Trust's President for many years.
Hannah Street looking west from Wongala Crescent. Hannah Street looking East to Wongala Crescent showing car park behind the shops.
Ed, the Beecroft Barber, Owner of Salon d’ Ritz. Ed and Lina Ed
is a fine example of multiculturalism. He has a French mother and
a Palestinian father. Ed was born in Jerusalem and is now a proud
Australian. He migrated to Australia in 1988 and was followed by
his parents some years later.
Ed has always worked locally. He started as an apprentice
hairdresser in 1990 at the “John of Rome” salon in West Pennant
Hills. He then moved to Beecroft in 2001 and worked for a while in
the current salon.
Ed took a short break from Beecroft to work in a salon he part owned in
Castle Towers before returning and purchasing the current business in
Beecroft. He reported that he really enjoys the Beecroft area and
has been working in the district now for over 35 years.
Ed is outgoing and very friendly. Give him a wave when next you pass his salon.
Planter boxes in the Beecroft village, Hannah Street A very big thank you to our village planter box watering team:
Blanche Menadier Roslyn Phillips
Julie
Ogilvie
Anthea Thomas
Sebastian Trouncer Libby Trouncer
Ross
Walker
Ken Sheedy
Clarissa Luxford Derek Luxford
Denby Collinge
Many thanks too to Sandra and Graham Ross for supplying the plants and making the watering equipment available.
Clean Up Australia 2024 The Civic Trust has once again registered
the Beecroft Village Green as a community site for the 2024 Clean Up
Australia campaign. Put in your diary Sunday 3rd March, from 9am to 12 Noon.
Volunteers can simply turn up and register on the morning. Any issues
such as bad weather, contact Ross Walker who will be supervising,
on 0412 257 556.
More information can be read CLICK HERE
Roslyn Phillips, Bill Woods, Sheila Woods, Warren Duff, Geoff Weller
Ray Park Heritage Group The Ray Park Heritage Group is hosting a community event on March 3rd CLICK HERE
The Epping Civic Trust has published their February newsletter. Click Here
NSW Government Explantion of Intended Effect: Changes to create low-and mid-rise housing CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council has mentioned "Low and mid-rise housing reforms"in their business papers CLICK HERE then scroll to item 7 on page 34.
A message from the Beecroft Probus Club Beecroft
Probus was established over 40 years ago in 1981 and like Beecroft West
and Beecroft Mixed, we are all part of the Probus South Pacific
organisation.
While we are a men’s club designed to build friendships through shared
experience, partners are always encouraged to attend meetings and
events.
We meet monthly every fourth Monday morning at the Cheltenham Recreation
Club and always have a guest speaker with an interesting topic. .
We focus on fellowship and expanding our knowledge; free from the
constraints of politics, religion, fundraising and competition.
To access the website CLICK HERE
Alternatively contact the secretary Ross Walker on 0412 257 556 for more information.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust If
you value your Trust and appreciate the work the Trust does to preserve
the amenity and heritage of our two suburbs, please consider renewing
your financial membership.
This can be done on-line at https://bcct2119.com.au/membership.htm Without your valued support, the Trust will cease to exist.
The Trust has for many years fought and lobbied to protect our suburbs.
Local Justice of the Peace Timothy
Abrams, a Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust committee member, has
generously offered his services as a Justice of the Peace for any
residents requiring this service.
Tim can be contacted on Mob 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley has also generously offered her services.
Penelope is a practising solicitor and is happy to witness documents pro
bono for 2119 residents if Tim is unavailable. Penelope can be
contacted on 0449 232 474.
The February STEP walks and Talks can be viewedCLICK HERE.
Councillor Verity Greenwood Verity Greenwood has written an article in the Dooral Roundup titled
"Resident Power: A Catalyst in Negotiating Change". The Hannah Street Taxi parking is mentioned. CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council's is conducting a residents survey Please CLICK HERE to participate.
Hornsby Shire Council's "Have Your Say" Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council's February News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's February News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Recent Development Applications The
web site of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust now has links to
recently submitted Development Applications in the 2119 postcode area
for both Hornsby and Parramatta Shire Councils. This page will be
updated with every eNews publication. CLICK HERE for access.
Other objections and correspondence with council can be viewed CLICK HERE
Latest Police Reports CLICK HERE
for the latest reports. Just a reminder that these reports are
regularly provided by the Ryde Police Area Command which includes the
entire suburbs of Beecroft & Cheltenham.
Annual Membership for 2024 will once again become due in March... CLICK HERE
Keep our two suburbs strong and informed by being a member!
To support or join the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, please visit our website. CLICK HERE.The
eNews has become our main method for disseminating information to the
community. We already send the eNews to many of our residents. We
encourage residents who receive the eNews to tell their neighbours and
friends and suggest they too subscribe. The eNews letter is
available to all who subscribe. Trust Membership is not a
requirement.
The eNews archives are available HERE. To subscribe to the eNews: CLICK HERE.
There is an active Civic Trust Facebook group; to view the Facebook CLICK HERE.
The Trust has always sought to assist any resident regardless of their membership status.
