Went to the Residents Association AGM last night. These guys are doing some sterling work. Found out that the old Spanish Property shop was on the cusp of being a burger joint but fortunately the business owner eventually pulled out - which is a relief.
Also had a great talk from one of the association members on Coney Hall's history stretching right back to the Norman times and the rabbits they brought over which gave the area its name. Was interesting to find out why so few of us use Coney Hall in our address. Put it this way - the area temporarily had a bad name in the days of mortgage defaulters and battles with bailiffs.
For me the most interesting topic raised was the possibility of the area becoming a village. Everyone there seemed to agree that Coney Hall has all the criteria to qualify as a village and one of the members agreed to pursue the idea further. Apparently Councillor Manning was approached but wasn't particularly supportive of the idea. It would be interesting to know what the area would need to do to be considered a village. Watch this space...
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I have been doing some work toward an idea of bringing Christmas lights to Coney Hall. With 2013 in mind, I have consulted some of the key businesses in the area; they are enthusiastic about the idea.
I envisage: all the business frontages to be linked with coloured lights.
A large Christmas Tree (possibly on top of the Co-op as before.
Prizes for the best Christmas dressed shop
window.
A Christmas Fayre in Wickes' Car park (already approved for 22nd December). Children's Christmas Fancy Dress e.g. elves. angels, snowmen, snow women or even snow dogs etc. competition. Carol Singers and piped Christmas music.
Children's rides and other concessionaries.
Santa's arrival parade with Marching Band and fancy dress participants.
I like many others, feel Coney Hall needs brightening up at Christmas Time. Businesses would benefit from this extravaganza by attracting custom from other areas to, what I hope could become an annual event.
BUT! having only one pair of hands I would value a team of volunteers to help make this happen.
If you feel you can offer some time to take on or support some of the many tasks this will involve, please contact me: Jim Gibb on 020 8462 5160, or 07762 555208. Email:
schiehallion295@btinternet.com
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