I refer to the item posted to the forum, relating to a planning application, which I will reproduce below in order to add comments (fair use of copyright material - not a concept understood by all, apparently…)

The errors in the quoted text are not mine. The intended meaning should become clear with a little mental effort.

“Had a letter this morning about planning for the crinkle crankle wall formerly owned by martin coles, saying that partial demolition and development into housing.”

The planning application relates to buildings attached to the wall - not the wall itself. The development into a dwelling relates to the buildings, not the wall. Also, the property was formerly owned by “Martin Cole”

“I notice there are no notices by the drive way so thought i’d best let the rest of you know.”

There is a notice in place at the junction of the driveway with the High Street…

“if you want to object or comment then reference is 08/02537/ful before the 31st october.
there are only a handfull of crinkle crankle walls about (Its listed grade 1)”

The application says Grade II…

“and with the water problems from this fields springs i personally think development is a very bad idea.”

Having been resident in the area for most of my life, and having helped out on that farmland for some fifteen years, and walked over it for almost forty years, I have to say that other than when the area has been in severe flood, I have never seen water rise in that field, nor any surrounding it. The copious amount of water that flows into the High Street from that field during flooding, as I’m sure the original poster is aware, comes from Castle Hill, and Castle Hill Lane, via the ridge and furrow pastureland…

And the same poster’s second submission:-

“its just another way to get a house by the back door”

I cannot see how applying to convert a barn into a dwelling can be construed in such a way - seems via the front door to me.

“the buildings are fine were not redundant as farm buildings and as such should be left as they are.”

The buildings are far from fine - in some part they needed attention more than thirty years ago, and they are hardly likely to have improved. I have no idea how long it is since the buildings were sold to the present owner, however, since the farm is still a working one, and those buildings are not necessary for the farm to continue working, one would think by definition they are redundant…

“we don’t need any more houses in brailes (there are severa for sale as it is)”

Ummm - this must be the daftest thing I ‘ve read for months.

“with the infrastructure not being able to cope, sewerage, water and drains all need an upgrade before any more housing is built.”

According to the planning application - he must have read it? - sewerage is to be treated by a stand-alone plant and drainage by soakaways. Is there a problem with the water supply? I’m not aware of it!

“The crinkle crankle wall was an C17/ C18 idea allowing a thinner wall as it widens the footprint. theyre quite rare now most being in east anglia (Glenham hall suffolk being a good example) the brailes one is one of only 3 in the midlands and the only one in warwickshire and unique hence its high listing.”

Grade II listing is not classed as “high”. It is also not true to say that the Brailes’ “crinkle crankle” wall is the only one in Warwickshire.

It is true, however, to say that the wall in question is in need of  some extensive repairs, the cost of which most of us “locals” would be unable to afford. I have no doubt that if the planned development does go ahead, then one of the conditions attached to it will be that the wall receives the attention that it needs to continue to stand. It is of course the case that the wall stands wholly on private land, with no public access, so the only people who are able to view it without the use of binoculars are the owner, the farmer and the residents and visitors of Brailes’ House - and possibly, eventually, visitors to the new dwelling!

Before the inevitable deluge of replies appear, I ought to point out that I don’t know and have never met, nor had any dealings with the present owner of the wall and buildings. I don’t really have any preference for whether the development goes ahead or not - it won’t affect me unduly, though possibly moreso than it will affect most people in the village.

I feel though that any development ought to be considered on the pertinent facts, rather than one person’s fantasies, published as fact.

Will Doherty.

The standard of workmanship appears to be very high, the property externally now looks better than it has for many years, and one assumes it is now floodproof to a great degree.

In general I’m not easily impressed, but I must say that having seen the endeavours and efforts of the owners, together with those of the workmen involved, I am impressed!

Well done to them!

Will Doherty.

rimelle.

It was good to find this site, there has been so little on the web about Brailes - it is always good to find snippets of information.

It would be interesting to find out how far away other former Brailes residents have moved to now.

Best regards, especially if you remember me,

Paul Matthews

My name is Annie Freeman and I live in West Kensington, London with my husband Francis. I am trying to trace the relations of Victor, Charles, Clifford Mason who died in Upper Brailes Jan 13 1974 aged 70 years. He was married to Freda (nee Humphrey) Mason. She moved to 32 Mayo Road, Shipston on Stour and died July 14 1989 aged 79 years. Her father was Fred Humphrey of Haselbech Grange, Northamptonshire and her, and her husband’s, cremated remains are interred in his grave in St. Mary’s Church, Haselbech.   He was my grandfather.

She and her surviving relations may not have known the existence of her half sister, MY MOTHER, Drusilla, Mary (Humphrey) Dunn - always called Mollie - who died Sept 13th 1996. I  am hoping to contact, and would love to find out whether Freda and Victor have any relatives living in, or near, Brailes to put together the jigsaw pieces of my mother’s family. I also know that Freda had two other sisters called Elizabeth, who married Thomas, Luddington Ruff and Helen (Nell).

I hope someone reading this may have some information.

With many thanks,

Annie Freeman

Dear Friends and Customers

The last few months have been very difficult for me health wise and the level of support and good wishes that I have received from friends and customers have been almost overwhelming.

I am now feeling better and stronger and the period of recuperation has enabled me to review how I approach the business side of my life. I feel that I am no longer capable of running the business as I have done over the last 20 years. To this end I will be reorganising how the business operates in order that it places less stress on me whilst enabling me to provide the service and quality of service that everybody needs and wants. (I tried it the old way and got carted straight off back to hospital – different nurses different bed though).

In order that we can make this work I need your help, instead of being an ‘on demand’ butcher I am asking that where possible that you order in advance. This will have a number of advantages, waiting time in the shop will be reduced, you will know that what you want will be waiting for you and you can spend more time in the other local shops.

How can you order in advance? – Well firstly, I will have an answer phone on 01608 685664 but preferably you can e-mail me on orders@frankbarwick.com either way could you please place your order by 12 noon the day before you need the meat if possible. We will still provide a full service but if in order to continue to provide Butchery in Brailes I would appreciate your continued perseverance and consideration.

I will be open for collections and butchery on the following for the hours as shown – this is as much as I feel that I can do while keeping the shop open.

Tuesday 9 - 3
Wednesday 9 - 3
Thursday 9 - 3
Friday 9 - 6
Saturday 8 – 2

The new regime will start on Tuesday August 12th.

Thanks for your help, your support and future custom.

Frank

don’t forget orders@frankbarwick.com

This move will unfortunately cause inconvenience for many people in the parish, but great inconvenience for those who have difficulty with travelling out of the parish. I received an email this morning from Mrs. L. Ancient, which probably reflects the thoughts of many people:-

“I believe that the post office is closing down in our village. Where will we be able to do ‘Post office’ type business, when it finally closes? I believe that the actual shop is to keep on with its trading as a grocers etc.
Your sincerely Mrs. L Ancient”

At present, as far as I am aware, the two nearest Post Offices outside of Brailes are in Shipston-on-Stour, and Sibford, though I am at this time unaware of the situation regarding their longevity…

If anyone should have further information to share, it will be published also.

Admin.

Music is from Catie Barnes followed by Brailes covers band Rifformers, including a DJ and disco.

A donation will be made to the WN Air Ambulance and bar and food proceeds will go to Fobs and the Preschool.

Tickets will go on sale at Baldwins shortly and priced at £5 each.

Further details are available from George on 01608 685314 or george@liftingtechnology.co.uk.

Admin.

Bank Holiday Monday 5th. May 2008

The Brailes Three Hills walk is upon us again! For those of you who do not know, this is an annual event which involves a six/seven mile walk over the three hills around Brailes, in this order:- Castle Hill, Brailes Hill and Mine Hill, with a BBQ on the side of Brailes Hill. This is a very social occasion, last year about 800 people took part, raising about £2,400 to be shared equally between Brailes School and Brailes Pavilion, a rare opportunity to admire the views from the top of Brailes Hill.

The walk starts at Brailes Village Hall between 9am. and 11.30 am. It finishes at the Hall where refreshments will be on sale.
There is a charge of £2.50 for adults and £1 for children, the walk is suitable for all ages but stout shoes are required. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.

Further information please contact Richard Cheney on 01608 685570 or richard.cheney@btinternet.com