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Locks
01/2004 |
The locks on each block now all open using the same key as the front door.
The following have been changed:
- Nightingale's courtyard and garden doors.
- The two end basement doors in Lantern House.
- The garden backdoor on Artillery House.
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Lantern House Window Repair
01/2004 |
Scaffolding has been erected for repairs to the sash window at the end
of the top floor. This had become rotten.
Whilst the scaffolding is available, repairs will also be started on Lantern House roof
as there have been a number of reports of leaking.
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| February 2004 |
Service charge
02/2004 |
As you are all probably aware, the service charge has gone out for the year 2004. This year
there are two major works planned. Firstly internal decorating and secondly recarpeting of all
three blocks. Work on these will commence once sufficient funds have been collected.
Both of these works are required to be carried out as part of the lease on a set rota. In
an attempt to reduce costs, these works have already been pushed back a couple of years past
their due date - unfortunately we are now well overdue. Complaints have also been received as
to the state of both of these and so this has also forced matters.
No major works are currently planned for next year (unless circumstances change)
and so a further reduction is predicted for the 2005 service charge.
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Pedestrian gate
02/2004 |
The key for the pedestrian gate on Woolwich New Road was changed on 14th February.
Markham's had installed a low quality cylinder resulting in great difficulty in
getting good quality keys cut. A great number of you had been experiencing problems
with your keys.
The cylinder had already started to wear badly
and so it was decided to replace it with a
proper Yale 5-lever cylinder. Each flat has received one key for the new lock free of charge.
Additional copies can be obtained at a cost of £1.50 while stocks last. These are cut from the
master key (not a copy of a copy) so should be more reliable.
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Gates
02/2004 |
Markham's fixed a problem with the gates on 9th and 25th February.
A spider inside the sensor and a broken gear tooth were found to be the problem.
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Nightingale drain
02/2004 |
The "unplugged" drain adjacent to the paladin bins has had a drain pipe attached
to stop water from hitting the building.
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| March 2004 |
Wasps
03/2004 |
Two very large wasp nests have been killed in Nightingale House.
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| April 2004 |
Grand Depot Road exit
04/2004 |
The door at the top of the garden adjacent to the tennis courts has been fitted
with a lock. This shares the same key as the Woolwich New Road pedestrian gate.
The tennis court and north pedestrian gate are in the process of being changed to match.
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| May 2004 |
North Pedestrian Gate
05/2004 |
There are on going issues with getting the lock changed to this gate. So far three
locksmiths have been contacted. The last one has promised to do the work but now has delays for
personal reasons. Estimated completion is mid June.
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Tennis Court
05/2004 |
Works will be starting soon to get the tennis court fixed. A new net will be ordered,
the fencing repaired as much as possible and new white lines drawn. The gardeners have also
been instructed to devote time to cleaning it.
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| June 2004 |
Internal decorating
06/2004 |
Internal decorating is starting on the 7th of June. Blocks will be done
in stages. Preparation works to fix skirting boards and damp areas are already underway.
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Rubbish removal
06/2004 |
A skip has been hired for the removal of the hardcore from the courtyard
works (Ground Force) and also a number of items around the Mews.
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Gate code
06/2004 |
The remote control code is being updated on 4th June at 8pm, all flats
have been given full details of the code change.
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Courtyard railings
06/2004 |
Following on from the icy winter, metal handrails are being installed on
the steps leading down to the courtyard. The existing "rail" on the steps by Nightingale
House is being upgraded as it is too low to be used. The new handrails will match
the style of the existing railing around the blocks. New grit bins will also be installed
as these are now getting broken.
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Newsletter
06/2004 |
The June 2004 newsletter is now out and is also available for download.
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North Pedestrian Gate
06/2004 |
The Grand Depot Road pedestrian gate has finally been fitted with a new lock.
We are currently arranging for it to be eased as it is still a little stiff.
The tennis court lock has also been updated and so it is now possible to throw the old chubb key
away as it is no longer used.
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| July 2004 |
Artillery House lighting
07/2004 |
The lighting in Artillery House (internal and external) has been fixed.
Three light bulbs have also been replaced.
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| August 2004 |
Nightingale TV reception
08/2004 |
Community Vision have been called out and TV reception is now back to normal.
The amplifier had broken.
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North Pedestrian Gate
08/2004 |
The lock on the gate had been broken and has now been repaired.
The cylinder had been badly forced. The gate has also been eased, both in the locking area and also
on the side to allow it to close more easily.
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Courtyard railings
08/2004 |
The new hand railings have been fitted to the steps leading down to the courtyard.
This should make it safer in icy conditions.
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| October 2004 |
Powercut
10/2004 |
On Saturday 23rd October, there was a powercut on the top floor of Nightingale House and
part of Lantern House at 11:30pm.
This also effected the Nightingale House internal lights, floodlights, intercom,
gates and the Telguard system. The gate was opened manually to avoid problems.
The electricity board were called out (arriving 1:30am) and stated the problem was in the
street. About 10am Sunday the road was being dug up - at this point, other flats
needed to be disconnected.
Power was eventually restored around 5:30pm on Sunday. There was a further short powercut
on Monday around 5:30pm for them to replace the faulty cable.
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Dead wood removal
10/2004 |
Some voluntry work has gone into removing some of the dead wood and branches
from the trees. This is hoped to reduce the need for us to get a tree surgeon involved by
carrying out the simpler works ourselves. This is ongoing.
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| November 2004 |
Bike theft
11/2004 |
In the early hours of Saturday 30th October, a resident's motorbike was stolen
from the Mews. The gates were damaged and opened so that the motorbike could be removed.
We believe that the motorbike was loaded into a van.
The management team also noticed a few cars had been opened (without any signs of damage),
please check yours. They appear to have targeted non-alarmed cars.
The gates were repaired on 3rd November. Tamper proof fixing have also been attached.
The management team have always recommended that motorbikes / bicycles are chained to
the barrier by the Artillery House parking area.
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Lighting
11/2004 |
The basement hallway light in Artillery House (rear side) has now been
rewired to remain on permanently. This area was particularly dark during daylight hours.
There is currently a wiring fault with the external bulkhead lights and this will be
fixed soon.
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| December 2004 |
Recycling bins
12/2004 |
Two recycling bins have been aquired for the bin enclosures, one for
each enclosure. A second bin is currently on order for the Nightingale House enclosure.
A leaflet was posted through each flat's door from the council detailing what items
can be played in the new blue bins.
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