North Mymms News: August 2019

His Way - the Frank Sinatra story

At the North Mymms Memorial Hall

Flyer for Robert Habermann's The Frank Sinatra Story

The local support group for Isabel Hospice is hosting another musical evening in October - and this one will appeal to all Frank Sinatra fans. It’s The Frank Sinatra story - His Way and features Robert Habermann singing many of Sinatra’s hits.

But Oyster cards can’t be used on the new machines

Contactless pay-as-you-go reader at Brookmans Park station - 29 August 2019
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Rail travellers using Brookmans Park station can now use the new pay-as-you-go contactless readers on National Rail services between Brookmans Park and London.

But Transport for London (TfL) is stressing that Oyster cards can't be used.

18 incidents of ‘violence and sexual offences’ reported

Herts police, image courtesy of Hertfordshire Constabulary

The crime figures for North Mymms for July 2019 reveal that 43 incidents were reported during the month with 17 in and around Brookmans Park, three more than the previous month, and 19 in the Welham Green area, five fewer than the June total.

The crime figures for the previous month recorded 46 reported incidents locally.

Old web address could soon change hands

We are considering ending the renewal of www.brookmans.com, which was the web address for the Brookmans Park Newsletter before it became North Mymms News in February 2018.

Local business owner aims to restore pride in the area

Travellers Lane Industrial Estate, Welham Green
Image courtesy of Mike Goldwater

The managing director of a company on the Travellers Lane Industrial Estate in Welham Green says he's appalled that parts of the business area have become “overgrown and unkempt”.

He’s calling on local businesses to encourage pride in the estate and pull together to tidy the place up.

Police surgery open to all residents

North Mymms Memorial Hall, Station Road, Welham Green

If you want to talk to the local police about crime and policing in the area there is an opportunity on Thursday night 22 August.

Thieves smashed the back door to gain entry

Hertfordshire Constabulary appeal graphic

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Calder Avenue, Brookmans Park. It happened at lunchtime on Thursday 16 August.

Great Northern issues advice during upgrade work

East Coast Main Line do not travel notice

Great Northern is “strongly advising” against rail travel over the August bank holiday weekend.

There will be no service on the line between Moorgate and Welwyn Garden City on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, and a reduced service from Moorgate on bank holiday Monday 26 August.

Policing feedback from local residents encouraged

Sergeant James Stopford - Image courtesy of Hertfordshire Constabulary

The Welwyn Hatfield Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has a new Sergeant covering Welwyn Hatfield South, the policing area that includes North Mymms.

Sergeant James Stopford, who has been settling into the role over the past few weeks, says he is eager to connect with local residents in order to hear their feedback regarding policing and crime in the area.

Limited time to comment on the “soundness” of the plan

BrP5 - between Bradmore Lane and Potterells - proposed for 290 homes

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Those wanting to comment on the “soundness” of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Local Plan have until midnight on Wednesday 21 August to do so.

Comments are invited about whether the plan has been “positively prepared”, is “justified” and “effective”, and whether it’s “consistent with national policy”.

Patients will still be able to access surgery next Monday

Potterells Medical Centre will be open on Monday 19 August despite road closure

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Potterells Medical Centre will be open as usual on Monday 19 August when part of Station Road, south of the surgery, is closed.

Signs at Bulls Lane and Bradmore Lane junctions

Road closure sign at the junction of Bulls Lane and Station Road, Welham Green
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T-Mobile will be working on the telecommunications mast on Station Road on Monday 19 August resulting in a section of the road being closed to traffic. This is because a crane will be required for the work on the mast. Diversions will be in place.

Wooden staircase replaced on popular route

Work on the staircase on North Mymms footpath 11
Image courtesy of John Hall via Twitter

The wooden steps on North Mymms footpath 11, which runs east-west to the south of Brookmans Park, are being rebuilt. It could be between one and three weeks before the right of way is reopened to the public.

Parish asks angling club to remove the material

One of two piles of rubble either side of the path to Gobions Pond
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North Mymms Parish Council (NMPC) is asking the local angling club to remove the mounds of rubble that have been deposited at the side of the path to Gobions Pond.

The council says it understands the intention is to leave the rubble for “up to one year” - a situation the local authority says is “completely unacceptable”.

Lost and found appeal on Bluebridge Road

Dog mess sign. Image by North Mymms News, released under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0

Warning, this item might put you off your meal

A Brookmans Park resident has posted a small sign on the grass verge encouraging dog owners to clear up after their pets.

The anonymous Bluebridge Road resident has crafted a handwritten note attached to a stick placed behind the offending items.

Warning, stop reading if you have a weak stomach.

Plenty of interactive activities for youngsters

Volunteers and staff at the HMWT information tent in Gobions Open Space
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Nature-lovers, dog-walkers, and families stopped by at the temporary Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust (HMWT) information tent at Gobions Open Space on Thursday to find out more about the organisation’s work locally and around the county.

The trust’s information tent was pitched close to the car park with volunteers and staff on hand to to talk to the public.

Thursday 8 August from 10am to 2pm

A Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust (HMWT) ‘pop-up’ information tent. Image courtesy of HMWT

A Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust (HMWT) ‘pop-up’ information tent, similar to the one pictured above, is being set up at Gobions Open Space on Thursday close to the free car park and play area.

Staff and volunteers will be on hand for four hours to meet anyone interested in the work the trust carries out at nearby Gobions Wood reserve and at all the other trust-managed sites.