Calendar of Events

January

Thursday, 4th Communion, Hobbies Room. 11.30am

Monday, 8th. Film Night: ‘A Beautiful Mind’, Russell Crowe. 7.30pm

Tuesday, 9th U3A History Group, ‘History of Nuns’, Hobbies Room. 2.00pm

Tuesday, 16th A Victorian Vocal Review. The Nick James Players. 7.30pm

(Soc Comm)

Thursday 18th Board Meeting.10.30am

February

Thursday, 1st Communion, Hobbies Room. 11.30am

Tuesday, 22nd The Great Train Robbery, the whole story. Terry Johnson.

7.30pm (Soc Comm)

March

Thursday 8th Board Meeting.10.30am

Thursday 8th Owners Meeting, budget presentation. 2.30pm

Weekly Events

Monday evening: Film Night, 7.30pm

Wednesday afternoon: 'Use it or Lose it' exercises, 3.00pm

Friday evening: Residents Choice: music, 7.30pm

From Lois Burke

Online: The current edition, together with earlier 2017 editions, is now

available on Fullerton Court’s newly designed website –

www.retirementsecurity.co.uk/fullerton-court/download

Thank you for your contributions. Please send your stories, comments, thoughts,

ideas, wants, etc. to

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Editor: David Pegler; Assistant Editors: John Blackwell and Kathleen Plumtree;

Technical Advisor: John Bourne. Printing and circulation: Lin Sutcliffe.

RESIDENTS VOICE FULLERTON COURT

33 JANUARY 2018

THE CHAIRMAN REPORTS

John Blackwell

Udney Park Playing Fields: My current understanding is that the Inspector’s

Report regarding any Local Plan Modifications, did not question the designation of

the Playing fields as a Local Green Space, despite representation to do so from

Quantum. These modifications are up for Consultation until late February and the

Local Elections are due in May, so it is considered doubtful that any Planning

application will be forthcoming until the early summer. I think it is worth repeating

that the Friends of Udney Park Playing Fields are still very active in expanding their

proposals for the Udney Park Playing Fields Trust, see the FUPPF Newsletter 29,

published earlier this month. I have some spare copies.

Fullerton Walkers: On a fine cold morning this month, we drove to Pen Ponds Car

Park and then walked along the drive to White Lodge,

which now houses the Royal Ballet Lower School. A

steady walk up Queens Ride and skirting Sidmouth

Wood, we arrived at Pembroke Lodge for a well-earned

lunch. We then took a more direct route back to Pen

Ponds and a slow uphill climb back to the cars,

completing what was generally considered to be a good

morning’s effort.

Gardens & Grounds: Our new waterfall Lights appear

to have general approval and considered to fit in well with the efforts of the Udney

Park Road Community. The main Gates have now been fixed, and quotations are

being obtained for surfacing work to be done on the main drive and a car park

pothole. The white cyclamen and grasses in the blue pot by the front door, will

hopefully enhance the friendly and welcoming nature of our Court. Our warm

thanks to Greene Gardens for their continual efforts to keep the gardens up to

standard.

Generally: On your behalf, I extend a very warm welcome to Louise Humphries,

who has moved into Flat 38. Finally, may I wish you all, a year of Happiness, Peace

and Good Health.

MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA AND COFFEE

Fullerton Court would like to remind all Owners we provide Morning Coffee at

11.00am and Afternoon Tea at 4.00pm every day. It would be so nice to see more

owners using the facilities of the lounge. Lin Sutcliffe

Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke?

Why do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the

counters?

Why do we leave cars worth thousands of pounds in our driveways and put

our useless junk in the garage?

Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?

Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?

Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?

Why is it that doctors and lawyers call what they do 'practice'?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavouring, and dish washing

liquid made with real lemons?

Why is the man who invests all of your money called a broker?

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food?

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why

don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff??

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE HISTORY GROUP

The Group met for lunch at Fullerton Court, courtesy of the management, on

Tuesday, 12th December. Eleven people attended. We adjourned after lunch to the

Hobbies Room to take up the usual fortnightly meeting. On this occasion there was

no specific subject. Instead, we had a lively discussion on a variety of topics

presented by a number of members.

The next meeting of the Group will take place in the Hobbies Room on Tuesday

9th January at 2pm, when the subject will be a ‘History of Nuns’.

Owners are welcome to come. Bill Small

THE INVASION 1940 – WHAT IF?

Tony Eaton

Tony Eaton returned to give an intriguing talk about the invasion ‘Operation Sea

Lion’ which was expected in June 1940. However, from files which have been released in recent

years he explained that Hitler was expecting appeasement

after destroying our Air Force, breaking civilians' spirit by

bombing cities and the Royal Family evacuated to Canada,

the plan being to restore

Edward VIII to the

throne and Prime

Minister perhaps Rab

Butler or David Lloyd

George. None of these

things happening, an invasion was later

attempted, with large barges loaded with

thousands of troops, tanks and artillery; an attempt foiled by the superior British

Navy. With many photographs and details about the Nazi plans for the war, this proved

a fascinating evening. Joyce Southern

95th BIRTHDAY ELEBRATIONS FOR STEVE STEPHENSON

On the evening of Thursday, 14th December, the Owners joined Steve and his son

Toby, who had driven down from Birmingham, to celebrate his 95th birthday with

excellent wine and a buffet meal.

HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR FULLERTON COURT

Fullerton Court has signed a 5-year contract with Ellis Whittam Ltd. to provide

advice and guidance on H&S and Environmental issues. This is a national company

providing guidance on employment law and H&S services to employees. The

contract offers protective support, risk assessment and provision of an action plan.

The company will act as a legally required ‘Competent Person’, offering a

consultancy service and H&S training. An annual visit and review will take place.

Setting up the contract with the aid of RSL has

reduced the annual fee.

The first survey was carried out on 31st October

2017 which resulted in H&S Policy with an

accompanying handbook, a general risk

assessment report, and a ‘Competent Person’

certificate for display in the Office. The policy

and report are legally required documents which

can be shown to any law enforcing authority. Two

policy statements have been produced and signed

by the Board chairman of Fullerton Court Ltd

covering H&S and environmental issues,

recognising day-to-day operations, a duty of care

regarding H&S and environmental issues, seeking to eliminate risks, ensuring

emergency procedures are in place, identify hazards, and set targets. There will be

regular monitoring to preserve a programmes of continuous improvement. The

statements will be reviewed annually.

The first survey undertook a general risk assessment as required by the

Management of H&S at Work Regulations, 1999, providing action to be taken to

meet legal obligations. The following areas were considered: cleaning, contract

management, electrical safety, fire safety overview, first aid, food safety, gas safety,

H&S management, Legionella bacteria, lone working and stress. Overall the

results were excellent with no situations requiring ‘immediate action’, nine

requiring ‘medium term action’ and three requiring action of ‘low priority’. Fullerton Court Board

SCHOOL CHOIR

Wednesday, 20th December 2017

The children’s choir from St Mary’s & St Peter’s CE Primary School once again

came to Fullerton Court, now an annual event, to entertain the Owners with the

singing of carols. The previous evening they had performed at the nearby St Mary

with St Alban Church. As always the afternoon proved a delightful event.

Photos: Lin Sutcliffe and Kathleen Plumtree

OWNERS CAROL SINGALONG

Thursday, 21st December

The Owners gathered together for an evening singalong, led by Jack Nolan with a

piano accompaniment from John Blackwell’s son Mark. The evening was

completed with fruit cup and light refreshments. Photos: John Bourne

BOXING DAY LUNCH

Following a delicious cold meats Boxing Day lunch, the Owners were entertained

by two friends of Bill Small, Teresa Bond on the piano, and her son Findlay on the

saxophone playing rare an unusual Christmas music.