The Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust has created a blog to allow rapid dissemination of news about local issues. The address of the blog is BCCT2119.blogspot.com.
Obviously the key issue at the moment is the fate of the Kirkam road bridge over the M2, between Murray Farm Road and Beecroft Road. The RTA and Transurban have permission to make this single lane working with traffic lights while they widen the bridge spans, but are now proposing to demolish the bridge and not replace it for at least ten months. The BCCT is in close contact with Greg Smith and others on this issue and should be able to provide rapid notification of when the issue goes to public debate.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
RWB takes over Wongala 5
Ray White Beecroft have been awarded the management contract for 5 Wongala, comprising seven shops, five offices, and four apartments. 
Monday, December 6, 2010
Kirkham Bridge Petition
Signatures are piling up on a petition, currently available in the offices of Ray White Beecroft, saying "I strongly oppose any move to close this bridge".
Friday, December 3, 2010
Kirkham Bridge - the RTA Answer
In response to my blogs, I have been contacted by a senior member of Transurban, who advises that the M2 Widening Project is not authorised to shut the Kirkham road bridge. The approved plan is to provide single lane traffic light controlled passage while work is being done on widening the bridge spans. They are now considering alternatives, including closing the bridge, but would need to have such an option subjected to public scrutiny and planning authorisation.
We the businesses of beecroft need to make clear our total opposition to that option, because of the effect it would have on our trade. There are all sorts of damaging consequences that would result from the closure of the bridge. Many customers of the Beecroft Shopping Village would be forced to go to Carlingford shopping arcade, and might not return once the new bridge is open. Even the Beecroft newspaper shop that delivers papers, and dry cleaners that deliver, would be unable to continue servicing those customers in that suddenly isolated part of the shire.
We the businesses of beecroft need to make clear our total opposition to that option, because of the effect it would have on our trade. There are all sorts of damaging consequences that would result from the closure of the bridge. Many customers of the Beecroft Shopping Village would be forced to go to Carlingford shopping arcade, and might not return once the new bridge is open. Even the Beecroft newspaper shop that delivers papers, and dry cleaners that deliver, would be unable to continue servicing those customers in that suddenly isolated part of the shire.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Major Beecroft Bridge to be Demolished
The businesses of Beecroft should be very concerned to hear that Transurban intends, as part of the M2 widening project, to demolish the Kirkham Road Bridge between Murray Farm Road and Beecroft Road. Their announcement states it will be "at least six months" before the bridge is replaced.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
BOB Date of Next Meeting
The intention is to have the next BOB meeting at 8:30 on Tuesday 2 Nov. Venue either Cafe Long Shot or the RWB offices, decision will be on this blog soon. Representatives from all Beecroft Village businesses are invited to attend.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Beecroft in Bloom Cocktail Party
Over a hundred people attended the Friday evening cocktail party at which Greg Smith opened the very successful Beecroft in Bloom spring festival on Saturday.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Beecroft in Bloom
Lots of businesses in Beecroft are sponsoring the Lions to run this year's Beecroft in Bloom, which promises to be a great day with all sorts of events taking place. The flower tubs are out around the shopping village, and there are flags up, and big banners on the roads around the town.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Provisional Date of Next Meeting
Peter (keeper of this blog) will be away on holiday 18 Aug to 4 Sep, so the final notice for the next meeting won't appear here until 6 Sep.
Provisionally the meeting will be at 0830 on Tuesday 7 Sep, either in Cafe Long Shot or in the Ray White Beecroft offices.
At this stage only known items of business are support to Beecroft in Bloom, and the possible draft BOB Terms of Reference in the preceding blog post.
Provisionally the meeting will be at 0830 on Tuesday 7 Sep, either in Cafe Long Shot or in the Ray White Beecroft offices.
At this stage only known items of business are support to Beecroft in Bloom, and the possible draft BOB Terms of Reference in the preceding blog post.
Draft "terms of reference"
The following is a possible draft of a letter to be sent around the 150 or so businesses in Beecroft. It will be discussed in our September meeting.
Businesses of Beecroft
Who we are and why we are
A group of businesses in the Beecroft Shopping Village have formed an organisation named BOB, for “Businesses of Beecroft”. This letter is to inform you of our objectives and to ask for your involvement and support with what we are trying to achieve.
Who is BOB and what does it do?
Every business located in or around the Beecroft Shopping Village is invited to be a member.
The objective of BOB is to promote the overall best interests of all of the businesses within the shopping village, by promotional activity, liaising with relevant other organisations, and acting as a single point of contact for people who need that. BOB can also coordinate and promote activities within Beecroft to maximise visibility and profitability.
What does it cost to belong to BOB?
Nothing. At this time there are no fees to belong to BOB or to attend our meetings.
How will BOB function?
We will have regular meetings to discuss plans and proposals, and will circulate newsletters to keep all interested businesses informed.
We have a blog, businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com, on which news of events, meetings, and anything else of interest will be published. The blog is open to the general public, but is intended primarily for BOB members and BOB business.
At present we hold a monthly meeting, on the first Tuesday of each month, at 08:30. The venue will probably be the Ray White Beecroft office in The Module, but this may change. Meeting details will appear on our blog, along with an agenda and minutes of meetings.
Who are the BOB Committee Members?
At this stage we have not formally elected a committee. The names of some of the founding members of the group, and their businesses, can be found on our blog for 2 August, at http://businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com/2010/08/minutes-of-last-bob-meeting.html.
What do we need from you?
We want to know all the people who are interested in being active within the group, or who wish to receive our newsletters. We ask you to register your interest with (one of our focus group members eg) Peter Hewitt at Ray White Beecroft, by email (peter.hewitt@raywhite.com), phone (0417 215 74), mail (PO Box 604 Beecroft), or visit (Shop 5 The Module Hannah Street).
Businesses of Beecroft
Who we are and why we are
A group of businesses in the Beecroft Shopping Village have formed an organisation named BOB, for “Businesses of Beecroft”. This letter is to inform you of our objectives and to ask for your involvement and support with what we are trying to achieve.
Who is BOB and what does it do?
Every business located in or around the Beecroft Shopping Village is invited to be a member.
The objective of BOB is to promote the overall best interests of all of the businesses within the shopping village, by promotional activity, liaising with relevant other organisations, and acting as a single point of contact for people who need that. BOB can also coordinate and promote activities within Beecroft to maximise visibility and profitability.
What does it cost to belong to BOB?
Nothing. At this time there are no fees to belong to BOB or to attend our meetings.
How will BOB function?
We will have regular meetings to discuss plans and proposals, and will circulate newsletters to keep all interested businesses informed.
We have a blog, businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com, on which news of events, meetings, and anything else of interest will be published. The blog is open to the general public, but is intended primarily for BOB members and BOB business.
At present we hold a monthly meeting, on the first Tuesday of each month, at 08:30. The venue will probably be the Ray White Beecroft office in The Module, but this may change. Meeting details will appear on our blog, along with an agenda and minutes of meetings.
Who are the BOB Committee Members?
At this stage we have not formally elected a committee. The names of some of the founding members of the group, and their businesses, can be found on our blog for 2 August, at http://businessesofbeecroft.blogspot.com/2010/08/minutes-of-last-bob-meeting.html.
What do we need from you?
We want to know all the people who are interested in being active within the group, or who wish to receive our newsletters. We ask you to register your interest with (one of our focus group members eg) Peter Hewitt at Ray White Beecroft, by email (peter.hewitt@raywhite.com), phone (0417 215 74), mail (PO Box 604 Beecroft), or visit (Shop 5 The Module Hannah Street).
Monday, August 9, 2010
Beecroft Community Directory
The Lions Club of Beecroft Cheltenham has created a magnificent directory of Beecroft, covering organisations, schools, businesses, transport and parks. You can find it at http://lionsbeecroftcheltenham.org.au/community-directory/.
Just click the item you are interested in, eg "Businesses - Clothing, Footware, Accessories", and the page displays eighteen relevant businesses from Beecroft Village Cobbler to Warwick Dawson. Although a few are duplicated under different headings, there are 145 businesses listed!
Then there are many pages of descriptions of each organisation and then each business etc, with name, address, contact details including emails, websites, and phone numbers, and where relevant a photo or logo or crest.
On the side of the first page is a list of all Lions events at Beecroft, and an excellent "what's on in Beecroft, Cheltenham and nearby suburbs" page where, for instance, I found out that there is a Beecroft Orchestra that rehearses at Carlingford High School Hall, 7.30-9.30pm every Monday.
Just click the item you are interested in, eg "Businesses - Clothing, Footware, Accessories", and the page displays eighteen relevant businesses from Beecroft Village Cobbler to Warwick Dawson. Although a few are duplicated under different headings, there are 145 businesses listed!
Then there are many pages of descriptions of each organisation and then each business etc, with name, address, contact details including emails, websites, and phone numbers, and where relevant a photo or logo or crest.
On the side of the first page is a list of all Lions events at Beecroft, and an excellent "what's on in Beecroft, Cheltenham and nearby suburbs" page where, for instance, I found out that there is a Beecroft Orchestra that rehearses at Carlingford High School Hall, 7.30-9.30pm every Monday.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Agenda for Meeting 3 August
Agenda 3rd August 2010
Businesses of Beecroft meeting
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jan-March to be discussed, proposed unique qualities of the village
April-June date TBC Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1/9 Balinese flags TBC
October-December 13th November Christmas decorations TBC
2. Council Report Hornsby Shire Council - Festival of the Arts Samantha Colbert and Joanna Joyce. Rob spoke with both reps, report tomorrow on future opportunities for this event. Tracy has contacted various representatives. Content of emails as follows: Spoke to Michael Stove Beecroft/Cheltenham Civic Trust for referrals to Hornsby Council persons regarding some initiatives in the beautifying our retail area. Currently there is some talk/action of extending the kids' park, in Wongala Avenue next to the station, another 30 metres. (TBC)
Michael Stove contacted Michael Hutchence on Wednesday to ascertain the likelihood of support from council to assist with our vision for Beecroft retail area. On initial contact he appeared supportive and agreed Beecroft Shopping centre needed an enhancement of its appearance.
On the subject of an alliance between BCCT and BOB.
Firstly the BCCT has two surveys which have been collected by us which outline what the people of Beecroft desire for their shopping precinct. If you feel it is appropriate we could have Colin
Johnston from the Trust present this to you at your next meeting. (TBC)
3. Future agenda items
Parking
Businesses of Beecroft meeting
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jan-March to be discussed, proposed unique qualities of the village
April-June date TBC Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1/9 Balinese flags TBC
October-December 13th November Christmas decorations TBC
2. Council Report Hornsby Shire Council - Festival of the Arts Samantha Colbert and Joanna Joyce. Rob spoke with both reps, report tomorrow on future opportunities for this event. Tracy has contacted various representatives. Content of emails as follows: Spoke to Michael Stove Beecroft/Cheltenham Civic Trust for referrals to Hornsby Council persons regarding some initiatives in the beautifying our retail area. Currently there is some talk/action of extending the kids' park, in Wongala Avenue next to the station, another 30 metres. (TBC)
Michael Stove contacted Michael Hutchence on Wednesday to ascertain the likelihood of support from council to assist with our vision for Beecroft retail area. On initial contact he appeared supportive and agreed Beecroft Shopping centre needed an enhancement of its appearance.
On the subject of an alliance between BCCT and BOB.
Firstly the BCCT has two surveys which have been collected by us which outline what the people of Beecroft desire for their shopping precinct. If you feel it is appropriate we could have Colin
Johnston from the Trust present this to you at your next meeting. (TBC)
3. Future agenda items
Parking
Minutes of the last BOB Meeting
Minutes of meeting 13th July 2010
Businesses of Beecroft
Start: 8.30am
Attendance: Jean (Beautifiul Things By), Lisa & Des (Just for Him), MT (Corfu Blue), Frances (My Place), Tracy (Longshot), Peter (Ray White Beecroft), Rob (UMUN)
Items:
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jean (Beautifiul Things By) proposes the village promotes
The first day of Spring with Balinese flags purchased from wholesaler in Melbourne. This precedes “Beecroft in Bloom”
Current suggested events/dates
Jan-March TBC
April-June TBC Mid June each year (this year 19.6) Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1st week in September Beecroft in Bloom
October-December It was proposed the 13th November Christmas decorations be erected and a brief discussion followed.
Rob proposed we dedicate an event to promote the uniqueness of our village.
2. Council LiasonRob & Tracy volunteered to introduce our group to Hornsby Shire Council and liaise with council in the future
3. Resources
Peter reminded us of the information on his blog. It is updated regularly with current topics relating to the retail precinct.
4. Next meeting 3rd August 8am Café Longshot
Businesses of Beecroft
Start: 8.30am
Attendance: Jean (Beautifiul Things By), Lisa & Des (Just for Him), MT (Corfu Blue), Frances (My Place), Tracy (Longshot), Peter (Ray White Beecroft), Rob (UMUN)
Items:
1. Beecroft Calendar Events
Jean (Beautifiul Things By) proposes the village promotes
The first day of Spring with Balinese flags purchased from wholesaler in Melbourne. This precedes “Beecroft in Bloom”
Current suggested events/dates
Jan-March TBC
April-June TBC Mid June each year (this year 19.6) Beecroft on Sale
July-September 1st week in September Beecroft in Bloom
October-December It was proposed the 13th November Christmas decorations be erected and a brief discussion followed.
Rob proposed we dedicate an event to promote the uniqueness of our village.
2. Council LiasonRob & Tracy volunteered to introduce our group to Hornsby Shire Council and liaise with council in the future
3. Resources
Peter reminded us of the information on his blog. It is updated regularly with current topics relating to the retail precinct.
4. Next meeting 3rd August 8am Café Longshot
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Date of Next BOB Meeting
3 August in The Long Shot, at 8:30am. All Beecroft Businesses are invited to attend.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Beecroft in Bloom - Date Set
Frances advises me that the date for Beecroft in Bloom this year is 25 September (note -changed from an earlier announced date due to availability of personnel).
Thursday, June 10, 2010
M2 Upgrade
Did you know what the RTA are proposing to do to the motorway as it goes through our area, starting end of this year and taking 2 years? The $550M upgrade includes widening the motorway over Chilwell Reserve from the present two quite narrow causeways to an eight lane monster as shown here (from the RTA website), and
widening the Epping tunnel to three lanes each way, thus.
If you have concerns about this, have your say.
Written submission must be sent by 5pm on 21 June 2010 to:
Director, Major Infrastructure Assessments
NSW Department of Planning Fax: (02) 9228 6335
GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 20001
Director, Major Infrastructure Assessments
NSW Department of Planning Fax: (02) 9228 6335
GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 20001
Monday, May 31, 2010
M2 Widening
This post by Peter Hewitt:
I just discovered that submissions on the M2 Widening Project close in just over 2 weeks time (21 June)! Nobody seems to be publicising this, and it's quite hard to find out that date on the official websites.
I believe (but have been unable to confirm from any NSW government source) that the project includes filling in the gap between the two viaducts over Chilworth Reserve, which must surely be major construction work. Over what period of time (presumably including extended night work) and at what cost?
It seems to me that all this project does is to widen the funnel sucking traffic into the existing M2 "car park" nearing the Harbour Bridge, thereby further degrading access to the city from Beecroft!
I can find nothing on the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust website on this issue other than a submission made in February 2008. Then they said "The Trust would also oppose any widening of the existing carriageway because of the high impact on local amenity". The Trust should at least publicise the imminent closing of submissions. Or have we all given up?
I just discovered that submissions on the M2 Widening Project close in just over 2 weeks time (21 June)! Nobody seems to be publicising this, and it's quite hard to find out that date on the official websites.
I believe (but have been unable to confirm from any NSW government source) that the project includes filling in the gap between the two viaducts over Chilworth Reserve, which must surely be major construction work. Over what period of time (presumably including extended night work) and at what cost?
It seems to me that all this project does is to widen the funnel sucking traffic into the existing M2 "car park" nearing the Harbour Bridge, thereby further degrading access to the city from Beecroft!
I can find nothing on the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust website on this issue other than a submission made in February 2008. Then they said "The Trust would also oppose any widening of the existing carriageway because of the high impact on local amenity". The Trust should at least publicise the imminent closing of submissions. Or have we all given up?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
BEECROFT ON SALE
This post from Jean of Beautiful Things by ...
You may recall that last year we instigated BEECROFT ON SALE.
This year it is being launched on Saturday 19 June from 9am. The sale can last as long as you wish it to - one day, one week, one month.
We have booked a full page add in the NDT 16 June edition. The cost will be approximately $100. However the more businesses booking and committed to such an event the cheaper the overall cost. Contributors will receive a tax invoice from NDT for payment and your records.
Let's make this a FUN event - dress your shop, create great atmosphere. Let's make Beecroft buzz!!
If you wish to partake, please let me know.
Jean Campbell, Beautiful Things by, Hannah Street Beecroft.
You may recall that last year we instigated BEECROFT ON SALE.
This year it is being launched on Saturday 19 June from 9am. The sale can last as long as you wish it to - one day, one week, one month.
We have booked a full page add in the NDT 16 June edition. The cost will be approximately $100. However the more businesses booking and committed to such an event the cheaper the overall cost. Contributors will receive a tax invoice from NDT for payment and your records.
Let's make this a FUN event - dress your shop, create great atmosphere. Let's make Beecroft buzz!!
If you wish to partake, please let me know.
Jean Campbell, Beautiful Things by, Hannah Street Beecroft.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Proposed Map of the Village
Peter Hewitt of Ray White Beecroft has drafted this small map of the village, with some but not all of the businesses listed.
BoB is proposing to issue this to all interested businesses so you can print off your own copies and hand them out when people ask for information. If your business is not listed just let me know and I will update the list.
In due course we will produce the map a bit more professionally with sponsor listings to cover the cost of production.
BoB is proposing to issue this to all interested businesses so you can print off your own copies and hand them out when people ask for information. If your business is not listed just let me know and I will update the list.
In due course we will produce the map a bit more professionally with sponsor listings to cover the cost of production.
Blog Entries
The Businesses of Beecroft blog is run by Peter Hewitt of Ray White Beecroft on behalf of all the members of the group. Anyone wanting to submit a post for the blog, please phone me (0417 215 774) or email me (peter.hewitt@raywhite.com) or even better just pop into the office on Hannah Street right outside Franklins.
Welcome to Businesses of Beecroft
Businesses of Beecroft is an informal grouping of the many and varied businesses of Beecroft, whose aim is to coordinate, advertise and report on relevant events occurring in and around the Beecroft shopping village.
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