Re: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

2015-06-22 Thread Melanie Hoffman
Yes, I understand. sigh. It's just that like all of us, I am frustrated and to be very honest quite scared to walk down the road at the moment. It's a horrible feeling. One probably has to fight this problem from all sides. Including using the roads more as a community. regards melanie On 22 June

Re: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

2015-06-22 Thread Marc Turok
Just like one little light can dispel the darkness, the effort of people greeting their neighbours and informing themselves hop to notice and report problems will over a short period get us all to take responsibility for the community space. As we use it more as community space it starts to

Re: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

2015-06-22 Thread Bruno Migliorini
Hi Everyone, Thanks for your valuable input. Here's what I get from the discussions: - Livelier neighbourhood is great: maybe we can try to creatively think, based on examples from others, about how to get more people in the streets. In the meantime, I find patrolling a good idea. However, I

Re: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

2015-06-22 Thread Steve Killick
Dear Fellow Observants, I am writing this in response to numerous concerned posts regarding our safety and security in Observatory. I have recently taken over as Deputy Chair of ONW and I am now acting as Chair while Chris Wiehe is overseas for a few months. Since ONW was reinstated earlier

RE: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

2015-06-22 Thread Patrick Chapple
Thank you Steve, I share your sense of optimism. As a resident since 1981, I am very positive about the steps Observatory residents are taking. The Civic is revitalised, the ONW is back on its feet and the Board of the Obscid made some hard decisions. We also, finally, have a responsive and