Caretaking

Tracey voiced a lot of people's feeling about losing Pauline as caretaker/cleaner.  I've no idea whether we can do anything about it.  I'm guessing she works for Cleansweep, so we'd have to talk to them - bet they're cutting back on staffing though.  What's the best way forward ? Any ideas ?  Any volunteers to talk to Cleansweep ?

Mear depot/yard

A moment of excitement this morning - big truck plus mini crane attachment inside the Mear depot/yard... I was hopeful that they were actually moving out and might even be gone by the time I got home... Well they're still there, but perhaps they are actually on the move and it just takes longer than I think!

Leaking Windows

I've been a Winchester House resident for eight years. Every winter, when it's windy and the rain comes down hard, it pours into my living-room from the top of my balcony windows. I complain, council officials come, look, sometimes send someone to seal my upstairs neighbour's balcony, the problem continues, they come back, promise to look further into the matter, go away and the following winter, we start the process all over again.
Recently, a neighbour mentioned the same problem with his kitchen window, so I thought it was about time we found out how widespread this problem is. If you live in any of the four blocks and have leaky windows, I'd like to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email sheracommittee@gmail.com. Thanks!

Projects and socialising

Has anyone got ideas about new projects, activities or facilities they would like to see happening on our estate? 

Obviously we need to keep on top of the day-to-day issues of repairs and general maintenance, but how about social activities, or even gardening?  I realise that maybe if you live in the houses the gardening idea might not appeal that much, but what about some kind of social thing that gives us a chance to get to know each other better and especially what about something which would interest the youngsters and teenagers?  Any ideas anyone?

Well, it's blowing a gale tonight - let's hope the concrete stays on safely! 

It's Sunday night!

Has anyone else noticed the lump of concrete which has fallen from a balcony on Winchester House?  Looks like it has come from a balcony on the 9th floor.  Fortunately no-one got hit by it - but watch out when you-re coming or going near the bins, especially as high winds have been forecast for tomorrow.

The issue has been reported to the Council - but do share any news if you have any.

Also has anyone else spotted cracks in the walls in Winchester or any of the grey polystyrene balls from the insulation appearing where they shouldn't be?

SHERA News - Number 1

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