I am also looking forward to the SGM, to hear directly from all parties involved (Piplings, TLERA and also hopefully the next door neighbours bringing the action?) to get first hand information and an open debate about why it has come to this.

I also very much hope that other close residents, who support the nursery in its current location, attend to offer their opinions on the impact it has on their lives. From a comment made on the Friends of Piplings petition today, it is clear that not everyone feels the nursery is quite such a miserable nuisance:

"Our garden backs on to Piplings, but I feel there is much more to worry about than the noise of children during the day time. I'm sorry the situation has got to this and I can't support the stand of the residents association, despite being one of those homes apparently directly affected."

If you would like to add your name to the petition (300 names and counting), and haven't yet done so, please visit http://www.friendsofpiplings.org