Archive for January, 2007

As you may have heard, the new shop Food Etc. on Manor Street was burgled and wrecked on Sunday evening. According to the police a group of six teenagers, mostly girls, wearing hoods and masks were seen running away from the shop in the early hours after setting off the alarm and causing a great deal […]


Tuesday’s meeting, to discuss the new ASBOs, was a great success. There was a good turnout and a strong, interesting debate. It was also refreshing to see so many new faces, particularly those who stayed afterwards to talk about the Eastburgh Estate Action Group and what they can do to help. We look forward to […]


Just a reminder to all members of the Action Group and all our supporters and sympathisers that we’re having a meeting at 7pm on Tuesday to discuss Tony Blair’s new proposals on ASBOs. We’re specially keen to use this as a chance to recruit new members to the Action Group. Over the last couple of […]


ASBOs – Tony Blair says estate resident groups should be able to apply for them. But are they a good thing? Do they work? And how will this affect the Eastburgh Estate? On Tuesday 16th January at 7pm the Eastburgh Estate Action Group will be having an open meeting in the repaired and redecorated Community […]


On Tuesday 16th January at 7pm the Eastburgh Estate Action Group will be having an open meeting in the repaired and redecorated Community Centre. Local councillor Sally Hendricks will be there, and there will be a discussion on The State of the Estate, followed by coffee and snacks. Entry is free and all residents are […]


Rotas: update

07Jan07

Is anyone willing to take Justin Nugent’s 6pm-8pm shifts on the evening patrols from now for the next month? Justin is unavailable because – and you should never have admitted this to me if you wanted it to stay a secret, Justin – he’s a complete Big Brother addict and won’t be able to prise […]


New Rota

04Jan07

Many thanks to all members of the Action Group and its supporters for their hard work over the Christmas and New Year period, helping to keep the Estate quiet and crime-free. Special gratitude to everyone who invited patrol members in and offered them mince pies and mulled wine on a cold, rainy New Year’s Eve. […]