Mike Causey – Wrecclesham and Rowledge
Waverley Borough CouncillorPlanning Applications 22nd December 2010
(Click here if you want to go the Waverley planning search page, and select ‘Ward’ from the left hand list of options)
TM/2010/0173: 09/12/2010
Application for works to a tree subject of Tree Preservation Order WA339. 10a The Avenue, Farnham.
E: 482553 N: 143378
Case Officer: Mr A Clout
Applicant: Mr Goodearl, 10a, The Avenue, Farnham GU10 4AL
Agent: Mr C Dry, Dryad Tree Specialists Ltd, Oak Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford GU3 3ET
TM/2010/0174: 08/12/2010
Application for works to trees subject of Tree Preservation Order WA339. Magnolia House, 10 The Avenue, Farnham.
E: 482538 N: 143364
Case Officer: Mr A Clout
Applicant: B Nicholl, Magnolia House, 10 The Avenue, Farnham GU10 4AL
Agent: Mr C Dry, Dryad Tree Specialists Ltd, Oak Hill, Wood Street Village, Guildford GU3 3ET
WA/2010/2144: 10/12/2010
Erection of extensions including provision of first floor accommodation and part demolition. 5 Peartree Lane, Rowledge.
E: 482910 N: 143231
Case Officer: Mr A Griffiths
Applicant: N Adams & D Madgewick, 5 Pear Tree Lane, Rowledge, Surrey GU10 4DW
Agent: Mr D Collings, Collings Design, Lindford Business Park, Chase Lane, Lindford, Hants GU35 0FE
The King’s Heart
The saying ‘familiarity breeds contempt’ is probably a little strong for most people’s approach to carol services, but I confess to having a certain preconception about what I’m going to hear and sing and read. And that’s to be expected – each year we celebrate the wonder of Christ’s birth through praising God with the same amazing biblical passages and lovely carols.
However, what small (I think…) measure of complacency that I had allowed to creep over me, was blown away when one of our ministers read a verse from Proverbs:
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.
Jonathan was speaking about how empires and governments, kings and prime ministers, are subject to God’s direction, and how that the prophecy of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem was fulfilled through the calling of an imperial census. Ceasar, knowingly or not, was directed to do God’s will. How truly awesome!
We may not have a King (or Queen) exercising authority over us today (although sometimes I do feel she might do a better job), but the point stands: that God’s will can turn our leaders in what ever direction He chooses. I’m praying that he does so in a number of ways, but I’m also praying that our leaders will themselves turn to God, and consciously seek to do His will.
First Christmas… Drinks of 2010
A very pleasant evening. Even though Rach and I had to take it in turns to visit our good friends down the road (no baby-sitter), we both thoroughly enjoyed our first official Christmas Drinks of the season. A glass of mulled wine followed mince pies, cheese and biscuits, profiteroles, brownies and cake (not all consumed, and not in that order!) was a real treat. Combined with lovely company and conversation that turned in good ways to politics and religion, it was a wonderful evening.
Annoyed, from Wrecclesham
I’m really annoyed with myself. Last night at a meeting I got angry and didn’t practice the kind of self control that I expect of myself. There’s no excuse for it, and as it’s so unbelievably rare for me to get angry, it’s playing on my mind. I rang the person afterwards who caught the brunt of it, and he was very very gracious about it. But, no excuses at all. I’m really annoyed with myself. Bad behaviour.
I’m pretty certain that it’s mostly down to exhaustion. Trying to juggle too many balls at once means that my brain and body are feeling a bit disconnected. And the worst of it is that I end up not being as effective as I need to be at anything I do.
Thus, I’m so looking forward to the Christmas holidays. Having some time out – and I do mean 100% out – is critical for our family. Time to simply be present with one another: physically proximate in the same place; emotionally alert and available; selflessly serving one another; and enjoying the wonders of parenthood, childhood and the miracle of Christ’s birth.
All in all, I perhaps haven’t looked forward to Christmas this much in years.
Planning Applications 15th December 2010
(Click here if you want to go the Waverley planning search page, and select ‘Ward’ from the left hand list of options)
WA/2010/2104: 07/12/2010
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness under Section 192 for the construction of a dormer window to rear and velux window to the front. 35 Rosemary Lane, Farnham.
E: 482203 N: 143517
Case Officer: Mr A Griffiths
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Ramsdale, 35 Rosemary Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4DD
Agent: R Ball, Charter Design Associates, The Stable, Chamber Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU10 5ET
WA/2010/2119: 08/12/2010
Use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes for 2 gypsy pitches and 2 proposed utility/day room buildings and stable block together with the formation of additional hard standing. Land East Of A31 River Lane Farnham
E: 482310 N: 145557
Case Officer: Mr R Pearmain
Applicant: Mrs N Schultz, c/o Agent
Agent: Mr Matthew Green, Green Planning Solutions LLP, Unit D Lunesdale, Upton Magna Business Park, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury, SHROPSHIRE
Friday Five
I know, I should have posted this yesterday (as it’s a Friday blog post every week), but just think, you can enjoy (over coffee and perhaps after the Saturday paper), one of the best blog posts I’ve read on Wikileaks.
http://fridayfiveblog.blogspot.com/
by Jonathan Tame of Relationships Global
Community
It’s been a wonderful reminder of the sense of community to work at the pottery all week. With Richard off on holiday for a week, I’ve been running the shops, and enjoying it immensely.
From helping someone out who had broken down outside the pottery and needed somewhere warm to sit, to having best friends pop by on a Friday afternoon for a chat in between customers, it’s been a very positive experience of living and working in one’s neighbourhood. And for me, that also means contrasting such a week with the other end of the spectrum – the big oil company I work for normally.
I’m pondering on what’s important in life: what really fulfils one’s spirit. And it’s been brought into specific relief due to the death of my uncle this week. Unexpected, even though following a difficult illness, it’s brought me to an acute sense of the temporary nature of our time on earth, and how we cannot take anything with us. The bible exhorts us to store up treasures in heaven and, whilst I won’t claim full understanding of that verse, I recognise that it cannot mean material goods, but has to mean obedience to God: worshipping him, serving others, helping those in need.
In these circumstances, it’s amazing how simple it seems to decide to give up corporate life, and serve God more fully in our church, business, village and town. But, there’s also the wisdom of others’ counsel, and, the realisation that these things sometimes don’t happen immediately. I hope that one day Smith & Causey will truly see all family members involved, but right now I’ll strive to do my best in both worlds, and pray that I’ll get the decision right when the time comes.
Matthew 6 v 19-21
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where y moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Next Surgery: Friday 10th December, 10 to 11 am at the
I live with my family in Wrecclesham (Rach, and our two children Caleb and Heidi), and together we all run a coffee shop and farm shop in the village (Smith & Causey at the Farnham Pottery).
