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Piers Daniell
@amazingalcester
6 January 2022
A new icon for Alcester
For many years Oversley Castle has been unloved and untouched while a number of developers have tried and failed for find a use for it. Financially it is a black hole so there is no profit to be had in redeveloping either the existing building or reimagining it as we are now trying to do. Unfortunately due to work that was completed on the building back in the 1930’s we have a situation where Heritage England saw no value in listing the building and the existing fabric was of such a poor condition the cost and ability to redevelop it was unfeasible. Many parts of the building, including the tower were condemned so even if you had wanted to save it, it would need to be rebuilt again from the ground up.
Therefore earlier in 2021 we received news that our ability to demolish the existing building and recycle the materials into a new, ground up ‘castle’ got the green light. The first new castle to be built in the UK for a 100 years and one that as the new owner I will live in with my family for hopefully many happy years. Already our investment into the hill has been substantial seeing the investment into thousands of new trees, finishing off the work the previous developer didn’t manage to complete and finally finding a solution to the original building.
Work has begun and hopefully later this year you will start to see the new building rise from the ashes, so to speak, which will be much more in keeping in the local area being built from stone and oak with the highest levels of environmental standards possible. It will provide an updated and more in keeping position on the hill across the valley from Ragley Hall.
It is being covered by a well-known national television program so for those interested in the project keep an eye out later in 2023.
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Piers Daniell
@amazingalcester
10 January 2021
Does Bidford on Avon need more houses?
There is currently an application to turn the empty square piece of land off Waterloo Road into a further fifty houses. As if Bidford on Avon isn’t already drowning under the quantity of new homes that have and are being built.
When we invested in building Cosmic House, the fantastic and award winning home for Bidford Bright Stars children’s nursery, we were told that the land would become the site of a new supermarket, shops and office space. The council were adamant that this corner of the town needed retail, not more homes. It is therefore disappointing to see this application make it to the District Council.
They are registering feedback until 18th January so if you feel strongly that this, formally industrial site, should be used for retail, rather than more houses please express your concern.
Visit https://apps.stratford.gov.uk/eplanning/ and search for 20/03349/FUL
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8 October 2020
Oversley Awarded Property Management Company of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Oversley has been recognised by Corporate Livewire’s Prestige Awards for the second year in a row, successfully winning Property Management Company of the Year for Central England.
The award was predominantly for our work on Cosmic House, a building that was specifically designed to house local Children’s Nursery, Bidford Bright Stars. Completed in 2019, Cosmic House has already become a focal point of the local community, providing 200 new childcare spaces for local children and 30 new jobs created for the area.
To find out more about the nursery, visit our website at Bidford Bright Stars.
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24 September 2020
Oversley Marathon Kids Charity Run
Run by Raceways Events have organised another successful charity run in aid of Marathon Kids (formally known as Kids Run Free). The 10k run began and finished in Oversley Green, running along the country paths through the Oversley estate and Oversley Woods, raising an impressive £550 pounds for charity.
Marathon Kids, an Alcester based charity, was founded in 2010 by Martine Verweij. Over the past ten years the charity has helped over one hundred thousand children to get active by providing free running events, for all ages ranging from toddlers to teenagers.
Charities such as Marathon Kids need support now more than ever following the impact of Covid-19, if you would like to donate you can do so by visiting the Marathon Kids website. We look forward to welcoming back Raceways Events and participants to Oversley Castle soon!
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Piers Daniell
@amazingalcester
8 May 2020
Wixford Village Hall steps up to support the community
There is no doubt that the last few months has been both unprecedented and challenging, however, one of the positives that has come out of the Covid-19 pandemic is the selfless community spirit that can been seen up and down the country.
For those local to Oversley, Wixford Village Hall has launched the Wixford Village Hall Committee Support Team, who are supporting local vulnerable people with shopping, the collection of medicine and post office collection and drop off. As well as practical assistance, the support team is offering calls with anyone who is struggling, they are there to listen whether you need some emotional reassurance, advice or just someone to talk to.
You can find details of how to contact the team of volunteers here: https://www.wixfordhall.org/ or you can contact them via email: wixfordhall@gmail.com
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