This message goes out to residents/owners at Sandown Lodge by email and by hand and is posted here in the News section on our website www.sandownlodge.org.uk.
A warm welcome this month to new arrivals in block A. We hope our Residents’ Handbook (available to download from the Resources page of our website) can answer any questions you may have.
With sadness we note the loss in August of Nabil Dada, much loved friend and important ex-director. We will miss his warmth and wisdom. Our thoughts are with Sinikka and the family.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 25 JULY
Sincere thanks to all who came along and made this such an enjoyable and useful evening. Minutes are downloadable from the Resources page of the website. If you would like a hard copy, please ask.
ANPR PARKING - END OF TRIAL PERIOD
New, permanent email/text details have been distributed via notice boards. Please use these in future for all permit requests to ensure robust holiday cover.
Over recent weeks, direct access has been rolled out to almost three-quarters of the estate. This enables residents within the community parking scheme to create their own one-day permits. Thank you for your support in getting this up and running.
LAWN WEED/FEED TREATMENT
Gardener Chris has had to delay planned treatment because of too much rain this spring, and not enough over the summer. We hope this can now happen in the coming weeks and, as in the past, will involve taping out some of the grassed areas.
FULL FIBRE BROADBAND AND COMMUNITY ALARMS
A question arose at the AGM about fibre and community alarms. We have taken this up with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and they advise that community alarms continue to work when landlines are replaced with full fibre.
Base units remain compatible, the phone connection simply needs to be plugged into the back of the broadband router/hub rather than the redundant landline socket. Installers, if made aware of a community alarm, should routinely ensure connection. If not, or if any other issues arise, the Community Alarm team at E&EBC are happy to help. Their number is 01372 732418.
The only practical change is that routers, unlike landlines, don’t work in a power cut. Units with battery packs are becoming available but need to be purchased separately by the user. We hope this information helps.
RESIDENTS' COMMITTEE
We are delighted to report that each block now has its own representative. We thank all the volunteers concerned. They are there to help ensure issues get resolved promptly in the cause of a happy estate. Please give them every support.
GARAGE ROOF SEALS
Repair work is planned in the coming weeks. This will involve digging up some of the grass to access and replace roof seals.
SURVEY OF FRONT DOORS TO FLATS
As discussed at the AGM, we need to arrange an estate-wide survey of our flat doors. Start date is now scheduled for October/November and will involve visiting each flat to assess door function and fire safety. We hope to engage ex-caretaker James (as a one-time fireman) to assist with this. Details, once confirmed, will be given on block notice boards.
ROOF VENTILATION FANS - BLOCK A
Fans on each block provide air extraction to bathrooms without windows. A recent estate-wide service revealed the need to replace one fan at block A. This is scheduled for 5 September.
FLAT AVAILABLE FOR POTENTIAL PRIVATE SALE
We have been asked to mention the possible availability for private sale of one of our three-bed, two bathroom flats. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please contact any of the directors.
Thank you for reading this update.
Your directors
Terry Davey (flat 53), Tony Green (flat 47), Richard Grace (flat 10) and Paul Stokes (flat 41)
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