There are some new planning application notices outside the Old Gaol riverside entrance.

This part of the Old Gaol development started off as a shop and 2 cafes, then local opinion suggested that a shop would be superfluous and the developers changed that to 3 restaurant / cafes. Only Costa Coffee has so far moved in, and so now one unit could become a dental surgery with views onto the River Thames.

Looking at the plans the glass fronted area could become treatment room 1. People will be able to watch for King Fishers as they get their teeth crowned.

The converted cottages on Bridge Street could still become a Cafe / Bar.

The roofs of the new Churchill retirement flats have been tiled.

The hoardings show how enjoyable retirement could be. Show apartments will be available to look round in the Spring.

It’s been a warm winter, and the daffodils in front of the Fairacre Retail Park sign have got an early start.

Looking across the car park, Homebase and Vineys and A&H have been demolished and some of the old concrete has been smashed and pulverised into piles.

The retained material will help replace gravel that would otherwise need quarrying and bringing to the site.