Play England article

August 19, 2012
http://loveoutdoorplay.net/2012/07/13/making-play-count-one-councillors-story/#comments

Posted by Mrs Janice Elliott. Posted In : Outdoor play and fundraising 

 

London Olympics inspire our children

August 9, 2012
I'm going to be at the Closing Ceremony with my brother, Steven Johnston.  Steven was a volunteer who took part in the Opening Ceremony, being one of 300 volunteers to showcase the UK to the world at the very beginning of the show.

I've watched many hours of the Olympic Games. I really felt part of the games and screamed encouragement to TeamGB. I've observed my girls mesmerised by the Olympians and full of pride about our team.

Now I'd love to welcome an Olympian to visit schools in Bishop'...
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Bishop's Stortford Police & The Community

May 16, 2012

"Youth nuisance" is a specific area currently identified by our police as an area to focus on.  They have decided to tackle underage drinking and anti social behaviour in Castle Gardens on Friday evenings. They also decided to proactively patrol the park and talk to the young people, confiscate alcohol and search people where appropriate.

 

PCSO Stephen Siggers and others approached me for help with fund-raising for bicycles to be used in the park and around the town.  My husband and...


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Funding and how children have benefited

May 15, 2012
Once I had been elected as a councillor I was able to champion a project which was close to my heart - improvements to Bishops Stortford's town centre play park, and in particular, the kinds of enhancements which would make it usable by disabled children.  I mentioned this to a couple of local entrepreneurs who immediately pledged support.  From this point there was no looking back, and I had to make the plan a reality.

Although the Council was approached, and contributed very generously...

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Posted by Cllr Janice Elliott.

 

Community Project - Children’s Play Counts

May 15, 2012

Through The Brazier Trust, a charity.

The project Children’s Play Counts has already enhanced the local community facilities that enable people to meet socially through pre-arrangements or by chance.  This is at the under 12s play area, Sworders Field, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ.  The activity focuses on childrens’ play and is available all year round.  The Community benefits as children and adults can enjoy the Community facilit...


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Paddling Pool (Bishop's Stortford) - Your view counts

May 13, 2012
Town Council Invites Comments on Paddling Pool

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZMVKMMB

The Town Council is inviting comments on the future of the popular Town Centre paddling pool.  A variety of options have been set out and responses are invited.  At this stage the Council has not made a decision to make any changes, but would nevertheless like comments from the public.

Please give us your views by responding to the Paddling Pool Consultation.

The consultation closes...


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