Friars Cliff Community | Friars Cliff Residents Association

Steamer Point Heritage Information

Various notice boards celebrating our area's important history have been installed
Three metal 'totems' have been erected and through the reserve there are nature trail structures and signs explaining the purpose of the old buildings and sculptures
There is also a woodland trail with notice boards and QR codes for more information

Beach Safety

If you discover an issue with overnight camping, open fires and barbecues or unauthorised encampments please contact the Tourist Information Centre at 01202 123800
For more details about the beaches in and around our area click the Tourist Information website link below

FCRA Quarterly meeting - Thurs, 5 Dec

Our guest speaker, Claire Seymour (BCP's lead for anti-social behaviour), spoke about how the BCP ASB team can help - a copy of her presentation is available by clicking the 1st link below.
The minutes of the meeting are now available by clicking the usual button at the foot of this page.
And an up-to-date copy of our Action List is available by clicking the 2nd link below.

Devolution

Last week, BCP voted to align with Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire to join as a devolved Mayoral Authority.
This was in reaction to the Government's insistence that any devolved authority must have a minimum population of 1.5 million.
We are not sure yet what impact this will have on local residents, but further background information is available by clicking the links below.

2025 Member subscriptions

We are now offering the option of paying your annual membership subscription by direct debit.
The current system of cash collection puts a considerable burden on our network of road reps, so if you can move to the new system we would strongly encourage you to do so. The road reps will continue to collect subscriptions in cash from those not signed up as we migrate.
We have set our annual subscription for 2025 at £5 per household; however, many households choose to pay more than that, and we are very grateful for this. We have therefore set up the system with four alternative annual subscription amounts (£5, £10, £15 & £20) so that those who choose to pay more can continue to do so.
We are using GoCardless to manage our direct debits. To set up your direct debit, choose your subscription amount and follow the appropriate link:

You will then be asked to fill in your details, and that is it! The payment selected will be collected on 1 April each year unless and until you let us know that you want to cancel or amend. We will email members each year before the collection date to give time to cancel or amend their direct debit before the next collection date.
If you are able to move to the direct debit system, it will help us enormously if you could set up your direct debit as soon as possible, and in any event by 15 March.
If you have any problems or questions, please email enquiriesFCRA@gmail.com.
Many thanks for your continuing support.

FCRA Members' FACEBOOK Group

If you are a Residents Association member - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THIS GROUP
The page will be a quick way of communicating local issues, events etc - including those mentioned above

Beach Access and Security on the Green

Following the unauthorised travellers' visit in early August, FCRA has proposed a range of improvements to BCP
- Remove the green barrier gate (which is rotting and needs work) and install a drop bollard 25/30 feet down the slope to allow vehicles to get off road whilst unlocking
- Install a drop bollard & large boulders on the gravel/grass slope onto the green to stop unauthorised access
Any decisions will have to be made by BCP but we will be lobbying for these changes

The Saltwater Sauna on Avon Beach now open

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