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The new committee
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Thanks to everyone who came to our AGM in March and elected your new committee. We can confirm the new line up for the coming year is - Ga...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 1 Apr 25 -
Welcome Laurie Gould
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)In view of all the help Laurie does for the helping hands team, we have co-opted him onto our committee. Laurie is an unsung hero but just l...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 1 Apr 25 -
Entertainment in April/May
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)The new committee has already started work on an exciting programme of activities for the next 12 months. We decided to freshen things up a...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 1 Apr 25 -
Romford Dogs Day Trip
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We’re organising an afternoon at the dogs on Tuesday 14 October. Ticket includes a return coach, 3-course lunch and tote betting faci...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 1 Apr 25 -
This week in the club
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Coming up this week ... Monday 31 March - Learn to Draw class. 6.30pm to 8pm in the hall. Free but must book a space. Friday 4 April - Bi...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 30 Mar 25 -
New 'Events' Page
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)You can now click on our menu and find we've added a new 'events' page with all that's coming up in the club. You can even...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 30 Mar 25 -
Free Drawing Class
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)One of our residents Tony is an artist and he's kindly offered his services. Please book your space for a free beginners/improvers draw...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 20 Mar 25 -
Book Swap
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Have you ever been in our library room? It's had a refresh and tidy up. Why not pop in today. Lots of new books and the addition of some...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 20 Mar 25 -
Coming to events on your own?
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Some people have said they feel uncomfortable about coming to events in the hall because they come on their own and they're not sure abo...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 20 Mar 25 -
VE Day
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We're looking for a veteran who'd be willing to give a brief talk/share stories at VE Day on 8th May. In return we'd donate to t...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 18 Mar 25 -
Live Music this Friday
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Live Duo MONKIES WEDDING this Friday 21 March Tickets now on sale from - Sheila at 26 Orchard View. Lynda at 3 Meadow View. £10 eac...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 18 Mar 25 -
New Development
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We have had a few people visit us (and it was raised as a question at our AGM) about the expected new development on the fields surrounding ...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 18 Mar 25 -
New Committee 2025
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Gary Peckham - Chair James Hailes - Secretary Sheila Hobman - Tresurer Lynda Gould, Sharon Stapleton, Sheila Mead, Mick Hilton, Harry Lowth...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 14 Mar 25 -
Thanks for £1,299.57
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)In the last 12 months, the association has given £1,299.57 in charitable donations, including MacMillian Basildon Baby Care St L...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 14 Mar 25 -
The Pond
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We have been fighting to get the pond restored because Royale totally neglacted it. When Regency took over 11 months ago, they agreed to st...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 4 Mar 25 -
Plants and Shrubs
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Over the coming weeks you should see groundsmen planting existing flowerbeds and new planters around the site. Some have already been done a...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 4 Mar 25 -
Message from the Chair before the AGM
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Update from the Chair As you know we didn't have sufficient nominations to go to the AGM next week and form a committee. Therefore ...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 3 Mar 25 -
AGM 11 March housekeeping notes
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We’ve been asked just to clarify the set up for the AGM next Tuesday 11 March. 6.15pm - doors open The meeting is only for members ...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 3 Mar 25 -
£75 to GOSH
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)At our quiz nights we don't look to make a profit and quizmasters choose a favourite charity to donate any surplus to. Last month Lynda...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 27 Feb 25 -
Different emergency number this weekend
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Lisa our site manager is having a well deserved short break. Accordingly, the emergency out-of-hours phone service will be handled by Sharo...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 27 Feb 25 -
New committee members
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Don't forget, last shout for anyone who'd like to consider joining the committee from March 2025. Nominations close on 28th February...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 27 Feb 25 -
Work being done on site
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)When Regency took over this site (and 25 others) there were a mountain of legacy issues left over from the previous owners who did very litt...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 27 Feb 25 -
Pitch Fee Tribunal Update
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)To those who disputed last year's piutch fee and asked us to represent them. We negotiated a deal to avoid going to court again this ye...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 25 Feb 25 -
New Houses
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Vistry Developers are planning to submit a formal planning application to build 380 new homes on the land surrounding our site. The only ext...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 20 Feb 25 -
We need you!
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)AGM Tuesday 11 March Thanks to all my fellow committee members who’ve given up their time and worked tirelessly to help residents and...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 19 Feb 25 -
Gates - Extra ways to open
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)There's another convenient way to open the gates and most people say it's like magic. If you store the phone number for the gates o...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 19 Feb 25 -
Committee Nominations
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)A final reminder. Our AGM is fast approuching. At an AGM all current committee members stand down and members have to elect a new committe...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 10 Feb 25 -
Dunton on site Library room
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Thank to whoever left a donation books for the library. Much appreciated. The library is open Wednesday and Thursday daytimes in the winte...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 10 Feb 25 -
Defibs reminder
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Especially for new residents ..... We have two defibs on site, please familiarise yourselves with where they are. If you suspect someone i...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 10 Feb 25 -
Next Pub Night
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Next week, Saturday 15 Feb, myself and Gary are back on pub nights after a lovely break. We have all the old favourites like musical bingo ...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 10 Feb 25 -
Parking on narrow roads
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)The office has reminded us all not to park or allow our visitors to park on the narrow roads. This goes against site rules but, importantly...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 29 Jan 25 -
Fish and Chips
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)I know we have quite a few new residents on the site so here's a reminder. We have a fish and chip van on site every Thursday from arou...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 29 Jan 25 -
Selling your home?
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We've noticed a lot of adverts for homes to sell on the park and none of them mention gated community. Don't forget to tell your es...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 23 Jan 25 -
Recycling Issues
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We get a massive amount of wrong-things-in-wrong-bins on this site and the council often refuse to empty them. The knock on effect is there...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
New street lights
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)For the next few days, contractors will be on site carrying out repairs and improvements to street lights
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
New Groundsman
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)A warm welcome to our new groundsman Rickie who starts this Wednesday 22 January.
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
Dumped Car
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)We know a lot of people have complained about the abandoned car at the top of Main Drive and asked why it's not been removed. It's ...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
The Office
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)A lot of residents email us or post on our social media about problems they're having. As an example, there was a smell of gas a few day...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
Homes demolished
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)FYI we have contractors on site this week demolishing a few old homes. The homes being demolished are only ones where, for example, the owne...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
Works on our homes
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Just a reminder, we all need to fill in a works autherisation form (available from the office) if we're planning on doing works, additio...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
AGM
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Attention! Dunton Park Resident's Association AGM is in the club hall on Tuesday 11 March 2025. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 22 Jan 25 -
Flyer from 'Dunton Community Association'.
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Dunton Community Association represents the houses on Lower Dunton Road. They are putting leaflets through doors on our site which, althoug...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 7 Jan 25 -
New Site Licence
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)For those interested. Here's a copy of the new site licence to download and keep. https://www.hugofox.com/shared/attachments.asp?f=bef
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 6 Jan 25 -
January 2025 newsletter
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Our latest newsletter is available to download here. Because this contains important information about our upcoming AGM we will be deliveri...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
Local development
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)A developer is scoping-out the possibility of 325 homes and sports pitches adjacent to our site. This would include the meadow on the left a...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
Message from the Chair …
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Happy New Year to you all. Firstly, I’d like to thank the majority of members for sticking with us. We've had many successes to b...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
Phone calls from head office update
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Just before Chritmas, some residents said they were getting calls from head office accounts which we thought was unusual (normally everythin...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 28 Dec 24 -
Christmas Gas Orders
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Last orders for gas - All orders received before 4pm this Friday will be delivered on Monday 23rd. Orders placed on Monday 23rd will be d...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 18 Dec 24 -
Phone Calls From Head Office
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)A number of residents have raised concerns that someone is calling round from head office with various pitch fee questions. Some of the olde...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 13 Dec 24 -
Christmas Jumper Day - 12th december
Brentwood, EssexArticle by: James (Secretary)Christmas Jumper day today (or just something sparklie). Club opens at 1pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes all provided (donated by Regen...
Dunton Park Residents' AssociationPosted: 12 Dec 24