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Horsewell Pond…. it is a pond!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by | 2 Comments

YES… we’ve had flood alerts… Yes, we are all watching the river levels nervously as the rain continues to fall (the Environment Agency have been doing additional pumping work along Burstwick Drain)…

…but despite all this it has been quite nice to see water appearing once again in Horsewell Pond, Ivy Lane, after being silted up for such a long time!

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Hedon Town Council Meetings – April 2012

Posted on April 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

BRIEF NOTES: The following summary from Jim Lindop is an overview from Hedon Town Council meetings in April 2012. They are based on discussions from the meeting and should not be taken as any official record. They are provided here for resident’s information and interest.

Skate Park: Plans are to be drawn up and quotes sought for an extension or a total rebuild of the skate park and the possibility of a surrounding mountain bike track down Far Bank.

Horsewell Pond: Following meetings between members of Hedon Town Council, The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and representatives from The East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to discuss the restoration of Horsewell Pond down Ivy Lane, a mechanical digger may be brought in to dig part of the pond to see if the old spring is still functioning and to pull back the pond liner and establish a bund wall.

Other ideas are to construct a series of two or three ponds at differing levels, which if the situation is right then water would cascade from the highest to the lowest level. It is hoped to take water run-off from Market Hill, but this would involve the construction of drains, pipe-work and possibly an interceptor tank to hold any contaminants.

There is a possibility that any amphibians that are found whilst any work is undertaken will have to be located in a small pond possibly within Ketwell Lane School grounds. This will be discussed with the school.

Alexandra Hall: The Council are to meet with representatives of Alexandra Hall to discuss refurbishment of the toilets.

Wild Flowers: It is hoped to plant wild flower seeds within Watson Park and a small area in St Augustines Church Yard next to small pathway which runs from Distaff Lane to Church lane and also at Horsewell Pond.

Town Council: The customer hatchway in the Town Hall is to be refurbished and also the Hedon Shield which hangs under the Hedon Beacon on Market Hill

This coming Thursday 19th April at 7pm until 7.30pm, is the Public Participation meeting. Anyone living within the Town, may raise any issue of interest or concern with regards to matters in Hedon.

Residents are advised that if they have any concerns that they want to discuss or place before the Council, they should contact one of the councillors or the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, all contact numbers and email addresses are on the Hedon Town Council website.

The Town Hall is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Jim Lindop

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Horsewell Pond update

Posted on February 29, 2012 by | 1 Comment

TOWN COUNCILLOR Jim Lindop has reported that further work initiated by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has taken place to restore Horsewell Pond.

The bullrushes, reeds and weeds have been cleared using an industrial strimming machine.

The two photos provided by Councillor Lindop show the before and after images:

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Restoring Horsewell Pond

Posted on January 30, 2012 by | Leave a comment

TEN PEOPLE volunteered to help restore Horsewell Pond at a Community Day on Saturday arranged by Hedon Town Council and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

The first task was to dig out the reeds by the roots. The reeds have taken over and stilted the pond – and literally sucked the life water out of it. This work had to be done carefully in order not to hurt the wildlife living in this muddy environment. Frogs were the most prolific animal found and had to be carefully relocated to a safer area.

Horsewell Pond got its name from the fact that it used to be a drinking well for horses. The base of the pond was lined with brick and stone in order to take the weight of the visiting animals. Good for horses – but it made the digging much more difficult for the volunteers!

The pond is also nicknamed ‘Duck Pond’ which is not a reference to the feathered bird, but to the ducking-stool which was apparently located there in times gone by. Troublesome and angry women who committed the crime of ‘breaking the peace’ by arguing with neighbours in raised voices would be punished by being placed in a chair and ducked (submerged) in the pond.

This was just the first day of a campaign to return water to the pond and help restore the small site down Ivy Lane. Thanks to Jim, Brian, Kathryn, Sue, Ray, John and Harriet, for lending a hand – and particular thanks to Scott, Jenny and Owen from Hedon Youth Club.

If readers have got other stories to share about the pond and its history, then please leave a comment below. Watch this space for notice of the next community event at the pond. 

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Horsewell Pond – Community Day Sat 28th January 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

HORSEWELL POND needs your help! As we explained last week, Horsewell Pond is in need of a facelift. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has posted a public notice about how you can help:

The work will involve essential maintenance work on the pond: Specifically reed and litter clearance and re-digging. 

Please wear suitable footwear and waterproofs, but all other equipment will be provided. Any children wanting to help must be accompanied by adults.

If you are interested in keeping fit then consider this as your ‘Green Gym’ fix for the day. If you are interested in learning something about ponds and the wildlife in them – then the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust folk will be your perfect company!

Further information contact Harriet Linfoot, Community Wildlife Officer, on 01482 441013 or e-mail: harriet.linfoot@ywt.org.uk

When: From 10am on Saturday, 28th January 2012.

Where: Use the + and – keys on the Google map below to find you best route to the pond.


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Help needed with Restoration of Horsewell Pond

Posted on January 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Photo - Horsewell Pond April 2008

Horsewell Pond April 2008

HORSEWELL POND in Ivy Lane, Hedon is listed as a site of local significance within the town’s conservation area. However, the pond has suffered from overgrown plants and silting in recent years which hides the actual deep water beneath.

Now Hedon Town Council is taking the lead in helping restore the pond but is requesting help from the public. See this from Hedon Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jim Lindop:

January 2012

Hedon Town Council in partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust would like volunteers to help with the first stage of the restoration of Horsewell Pond, Ivy Lane.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will take the lead and direct the work that is required, it would be very helpful if some volunteers from Hedon could get involved.

This will take place at 10am on Saturday 28th January 2012. If you can help, please bring the correct footwear and possibly a spade.

Many Thanks for your help.

Councillor Jim Lindop Deputy Mayor

Image April 2008: © Copyright Paul Glazzard and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Hedon Town Council Meetings – late June and July 2011

Posted on July 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

BRIEF NOTES of Hedon Town Council Meetings:

The following summary from Jim Lindop is a personal overview from Hedon Town Council meetings in June and July. They are based on discussions from the meeting and should not be taken as any official record.
They are provided here for the information and interest of residents:

  • An application was heard for listed building consent for conversion of an outbuilding to convert to 5 holiday flats at New Hall 11 Fletchergate, the application was supported. There was also an application to prune trees at Cautley Mews, St Augustines Gate.
  • Discussion again took place in regard to the bridge over Burstwick drain that was part of the planning application when Leaf Sail Farm was built, members were asked to visit the site and this would be discussed again on the next agenda.
  • It was resolved that a proposal from Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council be supported, to ask Greg Clark MP, the Minister of the Department of Communities and Local Government  to make policy changes to apply to large planning applications in the area of Town or Parish Councils, that if an application has a significant effect on an area that the applicant or representative must if requested attend a meeting to answer questions from elected councillors and should a town meeting be called, to answer questions from all electors. Also the applicant must pay for an independent assessment as to how the proposed development will affect the sustainability of the local community.
  • The wording on the rear of Hedon Town entrance signs was agreed and that permission is sort from the East Riding to place a flower planter at the Thorngumbald entrance.
  • An email has been received where the a representative for the East Riding of Yorkshire Council have stated that the provision of a drain to bring rain water from Market Hill into Horsewell (Ducking) Pond on Ivy Lane, is not possible due to the possibility of contamination run off. We will again contact the ERYC to discuss different types of drainage so that this issue can be resolved.
  • A Hedon Town Council Newsletter has been published within the Holderness Heartbeat magazine with short articles from the Mayor and the Chairpersons of each committee to give an insight into the work of Hedon Town Council.
  • Support and suggestions are requested for:-
    1. a new crossing point in the main street, St Augustines Gate;
    2. ideas on what you would like to see at part of the Towns Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in June 2012, such as fireworks, a beacon lighting, children’s rides, stalls, hog roast; 
    3. and if you would be interested in attending an evening to learn more about Hedon history and see the Town’s silver collection. 
  • If you have suggestions on 1 – 3 above, please contact the Town Hall (between the Alexandra Hall and Allison Hall) on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm or telephone 01482 898428 or email townclerk@hedon.gov.uk.

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Town Council Meetings – April 2011

Posted on April 16, 2011 by | Leave a comment

BRIEF NOTES of recent Hedon Town Council Meetings-April 2011:

Able UK : Town’s Ancient Charters : Local Development Framework

The following summary from Jim Lindop is a personal overview from Hedon Town Council meetings in April. They are based on discussions from the meeting and should not be taken as any official record. They are provided here for residents’ information and interest:

  • The open meeting for all residents started at 7pm but unfortunately only one resident attended.
  • A meeting was held recently to discuss the lease or otherwise of the field down Station Lane (opposite Cherry Tree Lane) with a representative of the owners, it was felt that the provision of a small number of allotments would be welcome.
  • Members of the council attended a meeting at Paull School with Paull councillors and members of the public to hear a representative from Able Uk in regard to the proposed new dock development at Killingholme, North Lincs. Comments were made that the council is opposed and extremely concerned in regard to the plans to flood hundreds of acres of rich fertile arable land near Cherry Cob Sands as compensation land for a wildlife habitat. Another meeting is to be arranged again in Paull.
  • The council received news that the demolition of Inman’s old School is to begin.
  • Discussions took place about the recent visit by a representative from the East Yorkshire Council to give advice about refurbishment of Horsewell Pond down Ivy lane.
  • The Town Hall Kitchen refurbishment and new central/water heating boilers were discussed and it was decided to accept two quotes and to progress the work.
  • Much discussion centred on the restoration of the Town’s Ancient Charters, with advice given by Dr Martin Craven, it was felt that further information be sought, but that the Charters had to be restored and that it is hoped that they can be kept in Hedon at the Town Hall.
  • Further discussions took place on the Town Centre CCTV, the provision of this year’s hanging baskets, and an audit in regard to allocation and upkeep of allotments.
  • A letter is to be sent to MPs and other relevant persons about the Local Development Framework in regard to Hedon, giving the background to development over many years, regarding:
  1. inadequate provision of drainage, particularly after rainfall,
  2. recent concerns over flooding property insurance,
  3. current planning in and around Hedon,
  4. the provision of a footbridge from Leafsail Farm to Inmans School which was a condition of the original development approval but never completed,
  5. calling for a halt to further development until the existing infrastructure is made fit for purpose, for the good of residents of Hedon.

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