Right royal row over Wycombe street party

11:57am Friday 15th June 2012 in Crime By Simon Farr

Right royal row over street party Right royal row over street party

A ROW has broken out between two neighbouring streets over a party held to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Angry residents in the western-end of Wyatt Close, High Wycombe, said their sleepy cul-de-sac was over-run by drunken youths, fights and loud music from a street party held in Gibbs Close on Bank Holiday Monday.

But party organisers hit back, asking why those who were informed and invited to the party were being negative about it.

There was a similar spat last year after Gibbs Close residents held a street party to celebrate the Royal Wedding.

A letter to the Free Press signed from ‘residents of the western-end of Wyatt Close’ reads: "We found ourselves enduring loud gangster-rap music that almost shook our front doors off the hinges, hour after hour.

"Loud, drunk revellers literally feet from our doors and windows - those folk who needed to sleep for an early start the next day had no chance."

The letter added that a fight broke out and fencing was damaged during the party.

Thames Valley Police said a 45-year-old man was assaulted in Wyatt Close at about 12.45am on Tuesday.

The force also confirmed it received reports of a further fight involving 12 people, along with three complaints about loud music and noise.

But a party organiser said the licensed event - which featured a raffle, face painting, live performers and refreshments - was a roaring success and asked why Wyatt Close residents were so negative.

The Gibbs Close resident said: "People knew it was going on, we notified and invited everyone, we had permission to close the road from the council and we were just trying to bring everyone together for a big community celebration.

"Sadly there were a few silly people but it is just one of those things that happen when people have a few drinks - but you get trouble everywhere, we couldn’t possibly have eyes on everyone at all times.

"But it was a great event, with a really nice atmosphere. It’s just annoying that some people have to be so negative about it."

Comments (12)

12:57pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Malc London says...

I'm all for a celebration, but if this "party" was still going on at 12.45am with loud music then the organisers are out of order.

I wonder if the permission to close the road extended to the Tuesday?
I'm all for a celebration, but if this "party" was still going on at 12.45am with loud music then the organisers are out of order. I wonder if the permission to close the road extended to the Tuesday? Malc London

1:09pm Fri 15 Jun 12

blueskythinking says...

I live on Garratts way and party goers were parking across peoples driveways and the loud music could also be heard from here until the early hours.

The parties that these residents hold are far too big and there are far too many people trying to park in the area and it affects a large number of the residents.
I live on Garratts way and party goers were parking across peoples driveways and the loud music could also be heard from here until the early hours. The parties that these residents hold are far too big and there are far too many people trying to park in the area and it affects a large number of the residents. blueskythinking

1:36pm Fri 15 Jun 12

J B Blackett says...

It was loud. It could apparently be heard for miles around bouncing off the Chiltern Hills in all the surrounding areas Until the early morning.
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There were lots of enjoyable non-violent 'noisy' parties around on Jubilee week-end for lots of people folks, but most British people are more socially minded and considerate of their neighbors than some who do not care about others.
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And inconsiderate people always are tempted to push the limits to the discomfort of others.
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That has always been true everywhere.
It was loud. It could apparently be heard for miles around bouncing off the Chiltern Hills in all the surrounding areas Until the early morning. . There were lots of enjoyable non-violent 'noisy' parties around on Jubilee week-end for lots of people folks, but most British people are more socially minded and considerate of their neighbors than some who do not care about others. . And inconsiderate people always are tempted to push the limits to the discomfort of others. . That has always been true everywhere. J B Blackett

1:44pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Slacker says...

It may have been a licensed event but even licensed ones have times at which they must finish to respect neighbouring properties. I would be very surprised if the council gave them a license to still play music at that time of the morning.
It may have been a licensed event but even licensed ones have times at which they must finish to respect neighbouring properties. I would be very surprised if the council gave them a license to still play music at that time of the morning. Slacker

4:48pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Wyatt erp says...

I live on wyatt close, just feet from this party and I had no invite or warning, just like last year.

The Gibbs close organiser may well see this as a joyous success and family party but what wyatt close gets full with on these 'family celebrations' are groups of volatile aggressive males fighting, swearing, urinating (up my wall for several hours) smoking cannabis in front of me and my family, openly snorting and exchanging white powder between themselves etc etc... I would describe these events as more of an illegal rave type event than a family party.

In 2011 £1000 worth of damage was caused to my personal property by one of these party goers, in 2012 I saw one of our private fences being damaged, a car window being smashed and numerous brawls.

I wonder why all the wyatt close residents seem so negative???

Shame on you WDC for once again allowing this to occur and inflicting hell on the residents of Wyatt Close.

well done Thames Valley Police for responding to residents calls for assistance and removing these unwanted guests from our doorsteps
I live on wyatt close, just feet from this party and I had no invite or warning, just like last year. The Gibbs close organiser may well see this as a joyous success and family party but what wyatt close gets full with on these 'family celebrations' are groups of volatile aggressive males fighting, swearing, urinating (up my wall for several hours) smoking cannabis in front of me and my family, openly snorting and exchanging white powder between themselves etc etc... I would describe these events as more of an illegal rave type event than a family party. In 2011 £1000 worth of damage was caused to my personal property by one of these party goers, in 2012 I saw one of our private fences being damaged, a car window being smashed and numerous brawls. I wonder why all the wyatt close residents seem so negative??? Shame on you WDC for once again allowing this to occur and inflicting hell on the residents of Wyatt Close. well done Thames Valley Police for responding to residents calls for assistance and removing these unwanted guests from our doorsteps Wyatt erp

5:55pm Fri 15 Jun 12

CatP77 says...

I live on Garratts Way and totally understand why the residents of Wyatt Close are upset. I am a little distance away and I found the noise to be too much, even more so the constant cars turning up all day and well into the night.

If this was a genuine street party then it would have been 'neighbourly' if the organisers had notified the residents of Wyatt Close and the surrounding roads as inconsiderate parking by guests made it difficult to get in and out of driveways and even to get parked.

It seems to me that this was an excuse for a booze up but called a street party.

My parents had a street party where they live but didnt have any of the problems that Wyatt erp is describing, probably because it was genuine party with celebration in mind.
I live on Garratts Way and totally understand why the residents of Wyatt Close are upset. I am a little distance away and I found the noise to be too much, even more so the constant cars turning up all day and well into the night. If this was a genuine street party then it would have been 'neighbourly' if the organisers had notified the residents of Wyatt Close and the surrounding roads as inconsiderate parking by guests made it difficult to get in and out of driveways and even to get parked. It seems to me that this was an excuse for a booze up but called a street party. My parents had a street party where they live but didnt have any of the problems that Wyatt erp is describing, probably because it was genuine party with celebration in mind. CatP77

6:01pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Scrimshaw Machrihanish says...

I think Wyatt Erp said it all. The lowest point for our household was having to watch our little cul-de-sac, Wyatt Close, being used as an open urinal by the party goers. The hapless residents of Garratts Way (the other end of Gibbs Close) had to put up with party goers parking their cars right in front of driveways, but are they aware that the Gibbs Close "party" invitation actually recommended parking in adjacent Garratts Way!
And since when was it ok to invite every everyone you know, all their friends and all their friends to your street party? Are these events not intended for residents of that street (with invitations perhaps reserved for immediate family and school friends of the kiddies?). These Gibbs Close raves are not in keeping with the spirit of an English street party. That road is particularly unsuitable because of the incline; the revelers choose instead to flow through to the flat ground in Wyatt Close. Their road was closed for safety - ours was not, WDC take note: that is a serious breach of health & safety.
During last years party Wyatt Cl. residents politely asked the party goers to respect the private car park bays. We were ignored in a breathtaking display of arrogance. These were young men with a chip on their shoulder the size of Alabama. They were so intimidating that this year we were too scare to venture out there. In spite of polite signs we had erected, they double parked in our spaces, and effectively held most of the party in our road. All this plus the awful noise, the disrespectful hordes, damage to property and violence. And the organizer said it went well! Wow! Is he waiting for a homicide to occur at one of his bashes before he admits it could have gone better?
The residents of Gibbs Close are a friendly, neighbourly bunch and I've no doubt the organizers mean well, but when they invite hundreds of their brethren to these raves, many of whom are belligerent in the extreme, it is bound to end in tears. I sincerely hope the local police will do their part in ensuring that the local authorities do not allow yet another repeat of of these appalling events.
I think Wyatt Erp said it all. The lowest point for our household was having to watch our little cul-de-sac, Wyatt Close, being used as an open urinal by the party goers. The hapless residents of Garratts Way (the other end of Gibbs Close) had to put up with party goers parking their cars right in front of driveways, but are they aware that the Gibbs Close "party" invitation actually recommended parking in adjacent Garratts Way! And since when was it ok to invite every everyone you know, all their friends and all their friends to your street party? Are these events not intended for residents of that street (with invitations perhaps reserved for immediate family and school friends of the kiddies?). These Gibbs Close raves are not in keeping with the spirit of an English street party. That road is particularly unsuitable because of the incline; the revelers choose instead to flow through to the flat ground in Wyatt Close. Their road was closed for safety - ours was not, WDC take note: that is a serious breach of health & safety. During last years party Wyatt Cl. residents politely asked the party goers to respect the private car park bays. We were ignored in a breathtaking display of arrogance. These were young men with a chip on their shoulder the size of Alabama. They were so intimidating that this year we were too scare to venture out there. In spite of polite signs we had erected, they double parked in our spaces, and effectively held most of the party in our road. All this plus the awful noise, the disrespectful hordes, damage to property and violence. And the organizer said it went well! Wow! Is he waiting for a homicide to occur at one of his bashes before he admits it could have gone better? The residents of Gibbs Close are a friendly, neighbourly bunch and I've no doubt the organizers mean well, but when they invite hundreds of their brethren to these raves, many of whom are belligerent in the extreme, it is bound to end in tears. I sincerely hope the local police will do their part in ensuring that the local authorities do not allow yet another repeat of of these appalling events. Scrimshaw Machrihanish

1:20pm Sat 16 Jun 12

Slacker says...

I do think that everyone who was affected by this party should write to WDC licensing department with their complaint.

If it was an official licensed party by them then they can issue fines if offences occurred against the terms of the license and ultimately refuse license in the future.
I do think that everyone who was affected by this party should write to WDC licensing department with their complaint. If it was an official licensed party by them then they can issue fines if offences occurred against the terms of the license and ultimately refuse license in the future. Slacker

1:45pm Sat 16 Jun 12

J B Blackett says...

My post for the very first time and another's appear to have been removed for referring to Roman mythological Gods and the inclement weather.
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In no way offensive at all to any one anywhere on this planet !!!!
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What's going on at the BFP ? Are they as ill-informed about Roman history as certain staff bloggers / writers (who claim to know everything) seem to be about Wycombe's history ?
My post for the very first time and another's appear to have been removed for referring to Roman mythological Gods and the inclement weather. . In no way offensive at all to any one anywhere on this planet !!!! . What's going on at the BFP ? Are they as ill-informed about Roman history as certain staff bloggers / writers (who claim to know everything) seem to be about Wycombe's history ? J B Blackett

6:35pm Sat 16 Jun 12

Scrimshaw Machrihanish says...

We could all write to the council, and should. In the mean time why don't we all go down there as a large angry mob, torches blazing........sorry I digress. Where was I, ah yes. Everyone just send WDC a link via email to this webpage! That'll get their attention.
We could all write to the council, and should. In the mean time why don't we all go down there as a large angry mob, torches blazing........sorry I digress. Where was I, ah yes. Everyone just send WDC a link via email to this webpage! That'll get their attention. Scrimshaw Machrihanish

3:22pm Tue 19 Jun 12

Dr James says...

Again Downley...what a dump
Again Downley...what a dump Dr James

5:42pm Tue 19 Jun 12

tenpasttwo says...

I live near to hear and it was pretty awful. It's one thing having to listen to deafening music until 1am, but to also have to deal with people urinating outside your house, spitting in your garden, leaving their beer bottles and cans on your property and the fighting and swearing, is just disrespectful. I understand Gibbs Close wanted a street party, but there were hundreds of people there, certainly not what you think of when you hear "street part". I would be interested to know where the TEN License was advertised and also the posters, I'm not saying it wasn't but I didn't see anything stuck to a lampost? I thought you had to publicise the TEN application/license in a local paper and put posters up int he surrounding area?
I live near to hear and it was pretty awful. It's one thing having to listen to deafening music until 1am, but to also have to deal with people urinating outside your house, spitting in your garden, leaving their beer bottles and cans on your property and the fighting and swearing, is just disrespectful. I understand Gibbs Close wanted a street party, but there were hundreds of people there, certainly not what you think of when you hear "street part". I would be interested to know where the TEN License was advertised and also the posters, I'm not saying it wasn't but I didn't see anything stuck to a lampost? I thought you had to publicise the TEN application/license in a local paper and put posters up int he surrounding area? tenpasttwo

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