News Articles recorded during 2001
ByDavid Stacy
One of the county’s oldest men, Maurice Giles, who died in March aged 101, loved fell walking and planned to return to his favourite paths in the Outer Hebrides and Cumbria this summer. North London-born Maurice passed away peacefully at his home in Galleywood Road, having lived an independent life to the end. He was…
ByDavid Stacy
The funeral of Trooper Adam Slater was held at St Michael’s Church in April with full military honours. Twenty four year old Adam of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers was serving in Kosovo when his Scimitar armoured vehicle hit a landmine. He had served in the Balkans for two years and had volunteered to serve in…
ByDavid Stacy
Following the terrorist attack in New York on September 11, a Book of Condolence was opened at the Parish Exhibition. The Book, together with money collected, was sent to the Mayor of New York and was acknowledged by the following letter. Embassy of the United States of America London Dear Galleywood Parish Council, On behalf…
ByDavid Stacy
The annual exhibition organised by the Parish council this year offered all the local clubs and societies an opportunity to present their activities to a wider audience. Titled ‘What’s On in Galleywood’ the various displays attracted a steady stream of visitors throughout the day.
ByDavid Stacy
As part of the ten year plan for the management of The Common, parts of the woodland are being cleared of undergrowth and brush by the Borough Council. To assist with the removal of scrub, Willows and Birch, they are using a couple of Ardennes horses. Pulling a simple sled, they are able to work…
ByDavid Stacy
Plans for a new international standard hockey pitch in Chelmer Park in Beehive Lane brought protests from local residents at a meeting of the Chelmsford Borough Council’s environment committee. The committee was told that although the application from Chelmsford Hockey Club described the pitch as ‘international’ this was misleading. The pitch was to be constructed…