St Luke's Voice Winter 2018/19 edition

Another visit to Westcliff Ladies RFC

On Sunday I went to see my second game of ladies rugby union. This turned out a comfortable win for Westcliff Ladies, beating Dartfordians 61 – 10.

It began evenly, and was tied 5 - 5 after a quarter of an hour. Then Westcliff got into their stride and the tries came aplenty.

It was an enjoyable match to watch, especially with a daughter scoring a try, and two nieces also on the field. If the ladies had kicked better the score would have been even more impressive. As it was, in their first season this is to date their biggest win.

Afterwards, in the clubhouse, they, most touchingly, dedicated their victory to me. This as acknowledgement of my health issues, my being there was an achievement itself. I hope to go again, and soon.

Poppy, Julian, Maddie, Loren and Hope in the clubhouse after the game

PARK ROAD METHODIST CHURCH

APPLN. NO: 18/02211/FUL

Officer: Abbie Greenwood

Date Valid. 28 November 2018

PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL, ERECT SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO WEST SIDE OF CHURCH, ERECT GABLED EXTENSIONS TO NORTH-EAST AND NORTH-WEST CORNERS OF CHURCH HALL WITH INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT INTO SIX DWELLINGS, ASSOCIATED GARAGES AND CYCLE STORAGE, LAYOUT AMENITY SPACE AND ONE VISITOR CAR PARKING SPACE, FORM VEHICULAR ACCESS ONTO AVENUE ROAD, INSTALL BOUNDARY RAILINGS, INSTALL ROOFLIGHTS AND ALTER ELEVATIONS

PARK ROAD METHODIST CHURCH PARK ROAD WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

APPLN. NO: 18/02212/LBC

Officer: Abbie Greenwood

Date Valid. 28 November 2018

PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL, ERECT SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO WEST SIDE OF CHURCH, ERECT GABLED EXTENSIONS TO NORTH-EAST AND NORTH-WEST CORNERS OF CHURCH HALL WITH INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT INTO SIX DWELLINGS, ASSOCIATED GARAGES AND CYCLE STORAGE, LAYOUT AMENITY SPACE AND ONE VISITOR CAR PARKING SPACE, FORM VEHICULAR ACCESS ONTO AVENUE ROAD, INSTALL BOUNDARY RAILINGS, INSTALL ROOFLIGHTS AND ALTER ELEVATIONS (LISTED BUILDING CONSENT)

PARK ROAD METHODIST CHURCH PARK ROAD WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

This church has stood empty for a long time, and I cautiously welcome it being brought back into use. But I do have concerns and I want to ensure that any work that is carried out is sympathetic to the nature of this heritage asset.

I wonder whether one visitor parking space is enough, especially as this building sits in an area with some parking issues, and is adjacent to resident parking schemes.