Achievement through sport

We have had a good result from the Olympic games held in Beijing, now we have gold medals here in the West Country, how will this continue, do we have young people out there who would be willing to give up a great deal of time, it is not a soft option, you realy have to work hard, I know how hard it is from my past.

Kingsteignton has a football club, being established in 1929, and it is still active with matches being played home and away, other teams use this pitch. They work within this community and would like to have more young people come forward, that is girls as well as the boys.

Just think women for football and cricket have taken world cups, when did we win the world cup in soccer or cricket, yes I know we had the Ashes the other year, and World cup in soccer in 1965, what is my point, all those gangs out there, why not get rid of your agression and go out and train every day, and we may find a few who could kick a football with the dexterity of top flight sport, come on you men and women prove me wrong.

I would like to see this well established club who have very good aims still be going in to the next century.

One aim I applaud - To encourage teenagers to continue in sport after they have left school, to promote and encourage community spirit by playing for their local teams. To teach and develop team spirit and a sense of pride and achievement.

To provide a means for young people to channel their frustrations in a controlled manner.
To encourage older players to continue playing , move into management, coaching, refereeing or become committee members and take an active role in the running of the club. Being a role model in order to demonstrate how to achieve more from the game than just playing.

To promote community cohesion throgh providing facilities where young and old of all gender can meet and socialise and join in its achievements.

Kingsteignton is an evergrowing community, which has a danger of loosing its identity. The football club can play a genuine part in giving a local commumity a focal point whilist providing a very valuable service.

Taking all of the above in just think what I am saying about the changes that this Government is making to local Government, we of Kingsteignton could well be smothered by other towns, so stand up and be counted, write to the boundry commission, and tell them what you want for your Kingsteignton.

Local Government Reorganization

When I joined Teignbridge in 1999, I was tasked to work with other Councillors to carry out the Governments dictate to reorganize the way in which it worked, little did I know that again I am tasked to work out a way of working.

The Governments thinking is one of greater democracy for the people, like a Unitary Authority, with Market Towns having a greater say in how to run services, two having Communitty Boards, and Focus groups.

You may say what the hell Iam I talking about,

First let me begin with a Unitary Authority, what is that made up with, answer elected members, how many, I do not know as it has not been made clear.

Where will these members meet, don't know.

What are Community Boards made up with, answer -28 to cover the whole of Devon

 

Indicative membership- Unitary Councillors   number no known

                                  Up to 5 Parish/Town Council representatives,including the  

                                  Main Town.

                                   Key service partners reps e.g. Health, Police CVS, .

                                  Up to 5 representavites nominated by the Community forum

                                  Chair elected by the Board but would be a Unitary Cllr.

Public Forum meetings 2 per year.

There are a lot of questions, but no answers, I just wonder why this Government is so intent in taking apart something that is working,or are we being broken up to become like Russian states or just an EU number.

I ask you to go and look in your Town Halls, District Council,and see for your self, what is taking place.

I will be writing more on this subject,but in the mean time please email me with your thoughts, for or against

Sale of Exeter Airport

Did you read the Mid Devon and the Herald Express? Were you confused at the amount of money portrayed for Kingsteignton? Well, you are not the only one!

The total money left from the sale of the Airport left £48m - that was after paying off the debt. The Devon County Councillors community fund has been increased by £25K to the amount they all ready have.

I think you should ask your County Councillor what has he or she spent in your area. Towns and Villages go to great lengths to raise money for the local projects, have you been lucky to have had money given to you, if so, I would be delighted to know.

To all you Library lovers a £5m has been put into a pot along side the Community fund.

To the Green people there is £5m for you.

To schools £5m, now I will be paying a close eye on that one, being a Governor.

And now to the big one, and that is £26.5m for major projects, and that ladies and gentlemen, we get to the headlines. I was told a long time ago never believe what you read in newspapers, just take it with a pinch of salt and do your own research.

So Kingsteignton we have to come up with £10m, will Sport England come up with the goods? Remember they will have to pay out for the 2012 event, so we will just wait and see.

PS - It might have been polite if Teignbridge or County had let the Parish Council know.

Weather Patterns

I have talked about the destruction of trees and what that does, I will follow that up with the wet weather we have been having.

The Teign river is full of deposits from the moors, but she is running fast. Put that with the high tides and it does not help in the flooding that takes place. When I have been driving round my ward, I have come across roads full of mud and clay that with rain makes for dangerous driving.

The Highways officer has said these conditions have been reported to the companies concerned, the John Acres Lane is one place in question, so please take care when driving on this stretch of road.

How much water is on the Newcross site, and where is that water pumped to? If housing is going to take place on the Newcross site,where will that water be run off to, plus what has just been said about the SUDs, will the people of Broadway Avenue and Chudleigh road have more water in their gardens?

Please pass to me any comments you have about the above, thank you.

Heroes

How would you like to help this young man achieve this amount of money, Phil is determined to take part in the London marathon, and as you will see he suffered a bomb blast injury,this has left him a paraplegic.
These young men and women are not just sitting back and crying in their beer, far from it, TV has shown Royal Marines with legs and arms blown off,also training for this event.
I wonder how many of us can even do the mile let alone 26 miles.
The money they raise will go to the rehabilitation centre at Headly Court, where all this major work takes plase under well trained staff, but this all takes money, Oh you will say the Government should support, the small amount that has been put in does not cover the costs.
I would like to know your views, can you contribute to his fund.

About Phil . . .

On the 19th February 2008, Major Phil Packer was injured following a rocket attack in Basra. Phil has been treated at the Spinal Ward in the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore where his surgery, rehabilitation and medical support has taken place since the 2nd March. Sadly, as a result of the accident Phil has lost the use of his legs and is now a paraplegic with what are classed as catastrophic injuries.

With the help and kindness of fellow colleagues, friends and the generosity and goodwill of others! Phil plans to raise £1 million for the Help for Heroes charity in support of wounded colleagues.

Join Phil's 'London Marathon 2009 Team'

Phil has been donated a practice racing chair and is currently training for the next Flora London Marathon hoping to raise the £1million!

Phil sincerely hopes you will help him and if you would like to join 'Phil's London Marathon 2009 team' please email him to get involved!

If you have a sport or challenge that you would like Phil to join in with you that will raise money for Help for Heroes, then email him more details or if you would like to raise positive support or disability awareness Phil would be delighted to consider your request and travel to see you!

Join 'Phil's Million' Team' !

Why not join the Fundraising Million Team and hold your own event! Ask your friends and family to join the team too, Phil's story is unique and he hopes that he can inspire you to join him to make a real difference!

If you need some ideas, check out the Help for Heroes fundraising manual, as long as its legal, its ok! When your ready to join the 'Million Team' Contact Phil via email at: phil@helpforheroes.org.uk and let him know your ideas.


'Phil's Million Team' sponsorship forms

Once you have thought of your fantastic idea, talked to Phil, and are ready to fundraise you may require some forms to help you fundraise:

'Phils Million Team' Single Sponsorship form (leave a few with friends to help you fundraise).

'Phil's Million Team' Multiple Sponsorship form (carry this form with you and gather sponsorship on your way).

Donate and Support Phil's Million!

If you are unable to fundraise but would like to help support Phil, you can click on the donation button on the left at the top to make a secure donation and help Phil raise a Million!

Endangered Trees

This is a fact, there are more trees being uprooted, just to provide more space to build concrete jungles!

We are being told by this Government that we in Teignbridge need to put up 8,000 more houses, that is above the amount that we have already been tasked to do. Here in Kingsteignton mature trees have been felled, what did that do to the atmostphere? How much carbon was released in to the atmostphere? I have looked at the report from the government SWRA but I am not convinced at the methodology used.

Why do we expect people to leave the village or hamlet where they have lived all their lives? We need more village trusts, that will take up land for their own residents, young people growing, these properties would be kept in perpetuity, and not sold to outsiders.

Just, look around you and see how many homes are up for sale, I would like to know what you think, affordable what is that? This is a question I have asked many times in questionnaires that I have sent out.

Summer Sizzlers

SUPER SUMMER SIZZLERS OFFER CUT-PRICE FUN!

There's never been a better time to get happy and healthy at local leisure centres as Teignbridge Council introduces its special Summer Sizzler passes.

At a time when it's getting ever more important to watch the pennies, Teignbridge has introduced two brand new Summer Sizzler passes for the months of July and August, helping users of all ages get the most out of their local leisure centre at an even more affordable price.

The Junior Summer Sizzler is on sale now and costs £10, entitling the holder to 10 indoor swims at either Dawlish or Newton Abbot Leisure Centre. Available to people aged 16 or under, the cards can be renewed after 10 swims and reused as many times as required throughout July and August, meaning that younger customers can enjoy a whole summer of super-cheap swims!

Young people aren't the only ones in for a treat, however, with the Adult Summer Sizzler going on sale in August. This pass, available at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, Dawlish Leisure Centre, Ashmoor Recreation Centre and Broadmeadow Sports Centre, will cost just £14, and entitles the holder to any 14 leisure centre activities (including an induction in the New Physique Fitness suite, usually costing £8)

Among the activities on offer are use of the indoor pools, exercise classes, fitness training sessions, badminton and squash sessions and use of the sauna and steam rooms.

Cllr Anne Fry Teignbridge Executive Spokesperson for Recreational Services said:

"This fantastic new offer is not to be missed! It's a wonderful way to start the summer - keeping the children entertained and parents busy.

"The Summer Sizzlers are a brilliant way to keep the family happy and healthy, and make the summer all the more fun. With activities working out at just £1 each, it's an ideal way to save some cash while getting the most out of the summer holidays.

"The whole family can enjoy a day of fun, from only £1 each, so why not come and join in!"