Worcester Talking Newspaper has had a difficult year because of the Covid crisis. But all the stops have been pulled out to make sure Worcester News stories can be heard loud and clear for local sight-impaired people, and now the charity is sounding a more optimistic note for 2021. The organisation s chairman, Roger Knight said problems had included little income and being unable to provide the service level everyone has come to expect . But he said: Talking Newspaper is up and running again and hopefully we will have some opportunities to get together in the not-too-distant future. Mr Knight added that the Covid situation meant no social side whatsoever .
Crowland leaders disagree over new play equipment for Snowden Field Published: 16:17, 11 December 2020
Plans to install new play equipment on Crowland s Snowden Field will go ahead, despite opposition from the parish council s chairman.
During a virtual meeting on Monday, councillors voted six-one, with one abstention, to go ahead with buying nine new pieces of equipment, including swings, slides and activity panels for the toddlers play area, off Thorney Road.
Funding for the plans will come from developers contributions as part of new homes built in Crowland and work to install the play equipment is due to start next February.
Parish councillors David Ringham (centre) and chairman David Kempton (right), with Jon Boor, disagreed over plans to install new play equipment on Crowland s Snowden Field. Photo: 180517-28