Many of our drains in Southwell are combined – 1) surface water run-off from houses, gardens, driveways, roads 2) sewage So in a heavy rainfall event (over 25mm in 30 minutes), the surface water may overwhelm the drainage system and cause the manholes to ‘pop’ and sewage leak out into the roads. We can help… Read more »
National Flood Forum Bulletin – August 2015
Articles include a battle against surface water run-off flooding in Swansea, successful dry-run exercise in Keswick, some great community-led works in West Sussex and highlights from a visit from some Dutch students. August 2015 – Bulletin
National Flood Forum Bulletin – June/July 2015
This issue has an eclectic mix of articles: an update on Flood Re, a letter to West Sussex MPs, National Flood Forum updates, some fantastic news for two of our groups and much more.
Tug o’ War and Family Fun Day
This year the sun shone on our event which commemorated the flood in 2013 and offered a chance to enjoy a fun time – no talk of floods, no pressure to raise funds. There was tough competition with other social events in the local calendar and the Wimbledon Men’s final. However, many people turned out to… Read more »
National Flood Forum Bulletin May 2015
In this issue we have two articles from groups in Hampshire, an area that suffered flooding in 2013/2014, which was underreported at the time. Many hundreds of residents suffered terribly after the floods and these two articles highlight how they were affected and what positive work has happened since as a consequence of their flooding…. Read more »
2nd Annual Tug o’ War Championship – Sunday 12th July
In partnership with Southwell Lions and Rotary Clubs, Southwell Flood Forum are pleased to announce the second annual Tug ‘o War. Come along with family and friends to enjoy a fun afternoon with traditional games, licensed bar, BBQ and ice cream. Profits will go to the Southwell Flood Fund Music by Southwell Choral Society and… Read more »
Charity Golf Day – Norwood Park Golf Club – Saturday 25th April
A very busy, enjoyable and successful weekend for Southwell Flood Forum! Twelve teams teed up for our Charity Golf Day at Norwood Park Golf Club and braved a couple of rainshowers to play for some superb prizes donated by local businesses and supporters to raise the fantastic amount of nearly £2,500. Team Prize Rhys Black’s team… Read more »
Volunteers Fair and Help Desk – Saturday 31st January
Volunteers’ Fair Saracens Head 10 to 12.30 Are you looking to volunteer? Southwell Flood Forum will be there – do come and talk to us. If you can’t make it and you’re interested in joining us to help keep Southwell safe, email volunteering@southwellfloodforum.org.uk or phone James on 07515 442032 It will be combined with our… Read more »
Repair and Renew Grant for Flooded Homes and Businesses
Repair and Renew Event Programme (includes information on Mitigation Funding, Property Level Protection and Community Emergency Plan) The Repair and Renew Grant is available to help flooded homes and businesses with the cost of installing flood protection to your home or business to make you more flood resilient and resistant. The application form can be downloaded, printed and completed… Read more »
Knock out Town Quiz
Do you think your team is the brightest in Southwell? If so, you may have a chance to prove it! To while away those long winter evenings, meet new people and raise money for local good causes, a few people have got together to organise a new knockout quiz competition. Clubs, societies, schools, pubs, businesses, churches… Read more »
