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March Newsletter

No.159 MARCH 2012
HAMPSHIRE MOBILE LIBRARY:
The mobile library will stop at Woodman Close on a Tuesday at the new time of 1.15pm – 1.40pm on the following dates: 24 April, 22 May and 26 June.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH/POLICE UPDATE:
Diesel theft is still occurring.  Please remember to get registration numbers of suspicious vehicles and report them to the Police on 101. The Police have had reports of laser pens being shone into the air. Laser Pens are classed as an offensive weapon and they can interfere with aircraft. This is a 999 call to the police so they can immediately deal with the offenders.
Sparsholt Street Party:
We are planning to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a street party and BBQ starting at midday on Saturday, 2nd June.   There will be a bouncy castle and sporting activities on the school playing field for the children, with candy floss, soft drinks, ice cream and sweets available.   A beer and wine tent will be provided and we would welcome suggestions from village teenagers as to how they could contribute and be involved.
The dress theme will be red, white and blue with a prize for the best outfit.   All cooks are invited to enter a cake competition and local musicians to get together, bring their instruments and entertain us all.   We are also looking for a live band and a DJ. Tickets will be priced at £2 and can be obtained from the village shop.
Another celebration will take place on 4th June.   At about 10.00 p.m. on the football pitch, next to The Plough, we shall be lighting a Beacon.  
Please put both dates in your diary now. If you would like to know more or let us have any ideas, please contact David Parker, Chairman of the Organising Committee on 776643 or Caroline Horrill on 776844.
SUMMER FETE
This year’s summer fete is set to be magnificent. Again held in the stunning gardens of Sparsholt Manor (by kind permission of James and Sue Wakefield), this year’s extravaganza will be on 7th July from 14.00 – 16.30. There will be the usual family entertainments and stalls as well as some brand new events for 2012. If you can offer to help, have any suggestions or ideas please contact Chris Anderson on 776784 or chris@jananderson.plus.com or Victoria Williams on danvix@hotmail.com or 776778.
BIN COLLECTIONS
The start of the new bin collections caused many problems across the Winchester District. BIFFA have put more crews on collections to catch up. If your bin is missed, call the collections team immediately on 0300 300 0013 and the contractor will re visit as soon as they are able. Please ensure the bin is left out.
BEAT SURGERY:
The next Police beat surgery will be announced in the next parish Newsletter
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
All the parishioners of Sparsholt are warmly invited to the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting at 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 24th April in the Memorial Hall. 
ESTATE IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Following on from the success of the Estate Improvement Programme over the last 2 years, Winchester City Council are now inviting proposals for new schemes, to be considered for funding in the 2012/13 financial year. 
They have so far provided some real improvements across the District, including the installation of door entry systems, fencing, plants and shrubbery, improvements to parking facilities, to name just a few.
The funding should primarily benefit WCC tenants.  As with previous years, priority will be given to applications that address community issues such as, Community safety – for example, lighting, door entry systems. Car parking & Environmental – for example, bin areas, fencing, landscaping
If anyone has anything they would like to be considered, please contact Caroline Horrill on the above telephone number.
FASTER BROADBAND:
Hampshire County Council and its partners are progressing their plans with Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) to access government funding for faster broadband in those parts of Hampshire that have poor internet access. Communities in Hampshire are encouraged to continue registering their support, as those areas that register strong demand for faster broadband are likely to be included in the earlier stages of the phased rollout programme. See the attached link to register: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/digitalhampshire/broadband/broadband-signup.htm
Please do register now, faster broadband is important to the whole community.
VILLAGE CLEAN UP DAY:
 
The date of the village cleanup is Saturday 21st April. Please meet at the Memorial Hall at 10am if you are able to help. Gloves and bin bags will be provided.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
The next Parish Council meeting will be the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 18th April. Various organisations from the village will be reporting on events of the last year. Refreshments of Cheese and Wine will be served from 7pm with the meeting to start at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall and we look forward to seeing many of you there. 


18 April 2012