Groomsport Village Association

Groomsport Village Association

The A.G.M. is on Thursday 22nd October, 7.30 at the Boathouse.

What has the G.V.A. achieved for the village this year?

Does it organise events, find money for groups, clubs etc, help residents with advice, or assistance?

I cannot work out what the G.V.A. actually does, except perhaps discuss planning matters with the planning authorities, and have tea with council members.

Do you know what it is doing?

Have you been helped or encouraged by the G.V.A.?

Please let us know.

Greenbelt levy for Cove Bay - Is it worth it?

Residents of Cove Bay have received details of the appointed landscape management company Greenbelt Group Ltd, and its plans for maintaining the Cove Bay development.

The arrangement is funded by payment of an Annual Management Charge from each homeowner in Cove Bay. In return, the Greenbelt will carry out the management of the open spaces and associated features.

Some residents are unhappy at paying for the upkeep of the development, others agree it is very necessary in order to maintain the excellent appearance of Cove Bay.

Greenbelt say: "Greenbelt’s Greenspace arrangement is acceptable to the developer and the local authority because it is secure in the long term and ensures that all property owners pay an equal and fair sum towards the ongoing management and maintenance of the open spaces and features on their development."

What Do You Think? Post your comments here.

Groomsport Development

"Dear Sir, I would just like to say that the Village Association are 20 yrs too late in protecting, retaining the character of the Village.Cove Bay being one.The house built on Tank hill,which had a Green Belt on it. The Apartments built beside the Groomsport Inn, and all the other Appartments built and being built.The beach is a disgrace,with the grass banks growing closer to the sea. The list could go on" -Gary Beattie

Selling Your Home Privately

Increasingly, homeowners are making use of the Internet to find a buyer. With the internet, it's never been easier to sell your home. As more and more people decide to sell their property privately, property websites are invaluable in reaching thousands of potential buyers. The traditional way to sell a home is via an Estate Agent. Their fees are normally between 1.5 and 3% of property's sale price. So, if your house sells for say £250,000, you will pay them anything from £3,750 - £7,500 in commission. Even Tesco is now offering an Internet package to sellers. For £199 a property advert is displayed online until your property is sold subject to contract. See Tesco Property
Related Links: Selling Your House Privately, Fish4Homes
Have you tried selling privately? Are Estate Agents good value?

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Sailing Around Ireland

Norman Gray a resident of Cove Bay is setting off on early Thursday morning 14th June 2007, for a month long sail around Ireland in his "unsinkable" 30 ft yacht Bentim Buoys.
Norman and his crew John Campbell, William Skelly, and Adrian Watson are all retired, and see this trip as a great adventure. All on board are experienced sailors, and looking forward to sailing new horizons. Their route is clockwise around Ireland, taking full advantage of the tides. The seas around Ireland are not easy sailing, and the Atlantic weather will decide their speed.
We hope to keep in touch with the "Bentim Buoys" during the voyage, and report on their progress. Bon Voyage!
Leave your message here for the "Bentim Buoys"!

Recommended Tradesmen

Can you recommend a local Painter, Plumber, Electrician etc.
Who you would recommend?