What's Happening At The Great Baddow CA?

January 2012

The Great Baddow Club has a wide range of events taking place in the coming months. Next up is Wolfie's 'Fun' Quiz Night on January 28th - one not to be missed!

In fact, there is 'live' entertainment in the members bar on a Saturday night every other week - watch this space for some great new acts that will be appearing this year! - and a very popular Bingo night on a Sunday (again fortnightly) with some great prizes. 

Throughout the year there are snooker, darts and a crib team who play in the local leagues as well as, of course, football and cricket.

There are three TV screens in the members bar with Sky Sports and ESPN with full football coverage so you will never miss the big match! 

The club also runs regular theatre trips and sightseeing visits. New members are welcome, so why not come and take a look at what's happening at your local community association. 

For more information visit the club's website  http://www.greatbaddowca.co.uk/

Forthcoming Home Fixtures

Crib (Thursday Nights)

Feb 23rd V RBL Great Baddow

Mar 1st V Writtle Bowls

Mar 15th V White Roding

Mar 29th V Little Waltham

Apr 19th V Springfield Cricket

Darts (Wednesday Nights)

Jan 25th V Wheatsheaf (Cup 1st Leg)

Feb 22nd V Star B

Apr 18th V Star A

Christmas Carols At The Vineyards

December 2011

Back By Popular Demand - Christmas Carols At The Vineyards takes place on Wednesday 21st December 2011 at 7.00pm. Come along and sing your favourite Christmas carols with the Salvation Army Band.

This is the second year for this event. It began in 2010 and proved a huge success.

Chelmsford City Replay At Baddow Club

December 2011

The Great Baddow Community Centre will be showing Chelmsford City's 2nd round FA Cup replay against Macclesfield Town live on TV on Wednesday 14th December 2011 (ko 8.05pm). The Great Baddow club has many City supporters eager to see if their local team can become FA Cup giant killers!

City drew 1-1 with Macclesfield at Melbourne Park (highlights above) in the first game and now face a trip to Macclesfield to face their League Two opponents in the replay. The winners will be rewarded with a home 3rd round tie against Premier League side Bolton Wanderers.

Members of the Baddow Club will watch the game free, guests need to be signed in by a member.

Inside the members bar at the Great Baddow Community Centre. Expected to be packed for Chelmsford City's FA Cup Replay.

Great Baddow Residents Lose Fight Over Marrable House

November 2011

Angry Great Baddow residents have lost their battle to stop a new care home being built in the village.

The planning committee meeting held at the civic centre on 15th November was full to capacity with residents united against plans to demolish Marrable House at The Vineyards and replace it with a care home. The 1960's building has been described by locals as an 'eyesore' and was once voted in the press as 'one of the ugliest buildings in the country' but new plans are felt by many to be out of keeping and too big for the area.

Amidst angry scenes, the committee voted in favour of the plans for a new Marrable House and 58 extra care flats on Maldon Road. The development will result in the loss of eight trees and reduced parking from 210 to 175 spaces.

Meeting To Decide On Marrable House

November 2011

Great Baddow residents interested in the proposed redevelopment at Marrable House, The Vineyards are reminded that the Chelmsford Borough Council Planning Committee will be holding a meeting at 6.30pm on November 15, 2011 at the Civic Centre to discuss the planning application and to decide its fate. All residents are welcome to attend.

The planning application reference nunber is 11/01093/FUL. Please click here for full details.

A Little Bazaar - A Shop With A Difference

November 2011

'A Little Bazaar' the secondhand shop in Maldon Road, Great Baddow has recently celebrated its first birthday. Many Great Baddow residents will remember that it was once the location of a Lloyds Bank branch.

The shop has become popular in the village and sells a range of antiques, china, glass, furniture, jewellery and clothing. A Little Bazaar also provides a service allowing customers to sell their own unwanted items for a commission. The shop is owned by Paul Goodman, a resident of Great Baddow.

New BMX Track Opens In Baddow Hall Park

October 2011 

The new BMX Pump Track in Baddow Hall Park was officially opened on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Riders won their fight to bring a track to the village in March, despite letters of opposition and concerns about anti-social behaviour being received by Chelmsford Council.

The planning application, put forward by Chelmer Housing Partnership, was approved but planning bosses warned if any problems arise from its use the council could shut it down.

Materials used to build the 50m by 30m track will enable riders to ride, jump, pump and perform stunts in a safe environment.

The term “pump track” describes a track that has been designed to reduce pedalling and will instead use the pumping action of a rider’s body weight and leg compressions to propel them round. It also includes a variation of jumps to suit all levels of ability.