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.

Decision Expected On Vineyards Development

October 2011


Chelmsford Borough Council are this month expected to make a decision on the future of Marrable House - the derelict building at the Vineyards.

The planning application details are as follows and can be viewed at the Chelmsford Borough Council website.

Redevelopment of site (with demolition of existing building - Marrable House) to provide 58 extra care residential flats with ancillary facilities in two new buildings; one to replace Marrable House and the other fronting Maldon Road, vehicle parking; refurbishment of ramp, temporary access and parking area, re-organising of existing parking areas and landscaping.

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

Great Baddow Library Celebrates 20 Years

September 2011 


Great Baddow library will be celebrating 20 years at its current location on September 5th, 2011. (Tel: 478032).

The High Street building was the result of a long campaign to move it from its former location in Bell Street. It was opened on September 5th, 1991 by Councillor Paul White, Chairman of Essex County Council.

The celebrations will include a display of the library's history, stories and songs for the under-fives and competitions for adults and children.

The photograph below shows the former library building in Bell Street. It is now used as a function room by Great Baddow Parish Council.

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