We have received reports about poor quality mains water in the last few weeks. We contacted the Cork County Council about this. The quality issue is one which is affecting everyone supplied from the Inniscarra Dam at the moment.  There is a natural algal bloom on the lake – has been for the last few weeks – and activated carbon is being added at the water treatment works by Cork County Council to counteract its effects.  The Water Services Section said that while the taste of the water may be tainted, it is not dangerous.  They expect this situation to continue for another week or two.

Ramps

We are all aware of the current dangers of speeding within Pembroke Wood. There have been two recent accidents reported – one with a child on a bicycle and another with a child on a skateboard.

As residents, we all need to ensure that we drive slowly through Pembroke Wood and ask our visitors to do so also. We also need to explain the dangers of cycling and skateboarding on the roads to our children – especially on the main thoroughfares.

The Residents Association are currently seeking quotes to install ramps within Pembroke Wood to understand the cost involved. We will share the quotes with you and arrange a meeting to discuss.

Internal directional signage

We are planning to erect signage within Pembroke Wood which should have been completed by Manor Park Homes. An upfront risk assessment will be carried out to determine safe location of the signage prior to erection which will be shared with all residents on the Pembroke Wood Residents Association website when available.

Bonfire

Residents Association proposes to make Pembroke Wood a “Bonfire Free Zone” and to celebrate St. John’s night with a community event instead of a bonfire. We would welcome feedback and suggestions from all residents on this proposal. Please emailpembrokewood@gmail.com . We will review emails at next residents association meeting).

Completion of Estate

The bond secured from Manor Park Homes is due to expire this month. Residents Association are requesting that Cork County Council draws down the bond to complete the outstanding works and address water supply issues during cold weather within Pembroke Wood.

 In Preparation for Winter

We all remember last winter – and the one before it. We are looking for sponsorship of gravel/salt bins from local businesses to securely store gravel/salt for the coming winter. Once we secure bins, we will request gravel/salt from the County Council. We will draft a plan for spreading gravel/salt at our next meeting. We welcome suggests from all residents –pembrokewood@gmail.com.

Apartments

We welcomed Carmel Sharkey representing the apartment’s residents association at our meeting this evening.

Main green

We are planning to rotivate and reseed the hedge area at the main green (on the left as you drive into Pembroke Wood) for Saturday, 1^st October.

Next Litter Pick

Please watch out for the Litter Pick sign for our next planned litter pick. Provisional date 2^ndOctober.

Residents Association

We would welcome new members to the Residents Association. If you are interested, please contact us on pembrokewood@gmail.com.

We will schedule the next litter pick for early October – or earlier if required. We would really appreciate more volunteers to help out. It only takes an hour once per month  – if we can keep on top of it.

We discussed the issue of bonfires being held in Pembroke Wood each 23rd June and agreed it is not acceptable. The Residents Association will develop a plan to prevent a bonfire being held next year which will include engaging with the local council and Gardai. We have approached the Town Council to hold an organised bonfire event. We will keep you updated.

Next Litter Pick and Maintenance 

Our next litter pick is scheduled for Sunday, 24th July at 10:30 am for 1 hour.  We also plan to strim the area where the hedge was removed at the main green. All volunteers welcome. Please encourage your children also to help with the litter picks.

We are also planning to spread some top soil on the burnt area on the main green and sew some grass in an effort to tidy it up.

We have requested Noblewood to try to save the fallen tree at the entrance to the estate.

We are looking for a more suitable location for the litter pick sign. We want to place where everyone in Pembroke Wood can see it as the drive in. We will let you know the new location.

Additional “Children at Play ” Signs 

We are locating to erect additional ”Children at Play” signs to encourage people to take more care as they drive through the estate. We hope to have this in place in the coming month.

Collection of Grass Cutting Fees

We are continuing to collect the 2011/2012 grass cutting fees of €70 (or 2 payments of €35) per household.  We have extended the collection period to end of next week. We will publish amount collected on completion of our collection. Thank you to all those who have contributed to date.

Active Participation in Maintaining Pembroke Wood 

We would really encourage all residents to take an active part in maintaining Pembroke  Wood.  You can do this through attending our monthly litter picks which are helping to keep our public areas clean. You can also attend our monthly Residents Association meeting (1 hour) to share ideas and actions on how we can continue to improve Pembroke Wood.

Residents Association Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for  2nd August at 8:30 pm. An email will be sent out nearer the day reminding all residents and confirming location. Thank you to Passage West Soccer club for hosting this months meeting.

Also, we  would welcome residents to attend our next Residents Associations meeting on 12th July at 8:30 pm (location to be confirmed) where we can address the issue of bonfires.

Thanks for your participation.

Our Residents Association secretary, Caroline O’Leary, has been working tirelessly for the residents of Pembroke Wood over the last number of years. Caroline will soon be moving from Pembroke Wood and we would like to take this opportunity to thank her and wish her and her family all the best.

Active Participation in Maintaining Pembroke Wood 

We would really encourage all residents to take an active part in maintaining Pembroke  Wood.  You can do this through attending our monthly litter picks which are helping to keep our public areas clean. You can also attend our monthly Residents Association meeting (1 hour) to share ideas and actions on how we can continue to improve Pembroke Wood.

Litter Pick

Our next litter pick is scheduled for Sunday, 3rd July at 10:30 am.  Please keep an eye out for the sign towards the entrance to the estate. We would really welcome all residents’ help in keeping Pembroke Wood clean.

Residents Association Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for 12th July at 8:30 pm. An email will be sent out nearer the day reminding all residents and confirming location.

Collection of Grass Cutting Fees

We have begun collecting the 2011/2012 grass cutting fees of €70 (or 2 payments of €35) per household. We will continue our collections over the next 2 weeks and will publish amount collected following next Residents Association meeting.

Noblewood

Instalments 11 and 12 of 12 have been paid.

• Approx 16 residents attended public meeting
• Local Cllr Seamus Mc Grath attended also
• Photos were shown of estate before landscaping company commenced work and photos shown of estate after grass was cut
• 3 quotes for grass/tree maintenance received and discussed 
• Agreement to re engage Noblewood as landscaping company
• All households will be requested to contribute
• Annual fee of €70 was agreed per household, also allow bi annual payments of €35
• Collection will begin  w/c 16th May, leaflet drop beforehand to inform residents of same
• A receipt will be issued on payment
• Request made for representatives from all areas in the estate
• Lighting issues,an email will be sent to residents informing them of update within the coming days

Accounts

Incoming monies €12,586
 
Expenditure,
Noblewood (10 payments of 12) €8,333
Sweets for litter pick €27
New litterpick sign €131
CCC planning objection €20 (refund for same has since been received)
Bank fees €13
 
Closing balance
May 2011 €5,007
 
Balance due to Noblewood €1,666

This issue has still not been rectified.  Another email will be sent to CCC lighting technician outlining the outstanding issues. We will keep you updated on any progress.

Litter Pick

As the evenings are getting longer we are now switching the litter pick to a Tuesday evening.  The next litter pick will be on Tuesday 19th April,  please keep an eye out for the sign towards the entrance to the estate. 

Residents Assoc. Meeting

The next meeting will coincide with the AGM.  This has been arranged for Wednesday 4th  May 2011 at 8pm in the soccer club.  An email will be sent out nearer the day reminding all residents.

Noblewood

Installment 10 of 12 has been paid.

This resident is obviously very worried and wanted all residents to know.

Can we urge everyone to phone the Gardai if anything suspicious happens.

021 484 1001 Passage West