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Local Infrastructure – Consultation
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Our county councillor, Cllr Nick Adams-King, has just published his Aug/Sept Newsletter which you can find here. It contains news of a consultation about the infrastructure needed to support cycling and walking across southern Test Valley (in this context ‘Southern Test Valley’ comprises the southern seven parishes of the TVBC area, Romsey Extra, Romsey Town, Baddesley, Ampfield, Valley Park, Chilworth and Nursling & Rownhams). Our parish council is very keen that as many people in Chilworth respond to it. Continue reading
Footpaths in Chilworth
The footpaths in Chilworth, around and through the Common, are a valued local amenity. A longstanding local resident, Roy Martin, is trying to get the paths some official recognition and protection, but he needs our support if he’s to succeed. Continue reading
Police & Crime Consultation
The following message is from Donna Jones, Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & IoW. Please consider responding to this year’s survey, if you agree that it deserves a better response than last year’s less than 3,000. Click here to go to the survey. Continue reading
Moviola – Autumn schedule
Moviola is back at Chilworth Hall!
The Autumn schedule is:
• Sun 12 Sep – Love Sarah
• Sun 17 Oct – The Last Bus
• Sun 14 Nov – Dream Horse
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Nearby Events – September
Below is the usual monthly digest of upcoming events in our region. If you know of any others that you think are worth including, please send details to the Editor.
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Sports Centre Consultation
Southampton’s Outdoor Sports Centre is well used by many in Chilworth and Bassett, who may be interested to know that there’s a public consultation running on wide range of possible improvements. You may read all about them and have your say by going to this web page. Here’s a brief summary: Continue reading
Nearby Events – August
Below is the usual monthly digest of upcoming events in our region. If you know of any others that you think are worth including, please send details to the Editor. Two in particular are worth highlighting. From 1pm-3pm on 25th August at Romsey Town Hall there’s a free “well-being” event for those nervous about getting back to mixing. There’ll be two interesting speakers plus tea and cake to enjoy. Numbers will be limited so please book by calling 01794 512847. Then there are the Park Proms to be held at Broadlands. On Friday, 27th the Royal Philharmonic is joined by special guests including Aled Jones and Laura Wright. and on Saturday, 28th James Morrison stars, supported by Pixie Lott and others. Book online, or at Romsey Information Centre (01794 512987).
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County Councillor’s Updates
Since the local elections in May, Cllr Nick Adams-King has been our new councillor on Hampshire County Council. He’s kindly providing his monthly updates to this site, and they can be found from his page here, or directly here.
Moviola
Gill & Emily are looking at the possibility of restarting Moviola at Chilworth Hall in September. An e-mail has been sent to all supporters but if you haven’t seen it then please e-mail your answers to the following questions:
- Would you consider attending given adequate spacing and ventilation?
- Would you like a say in which films were shown?
Chilworth Hall activities update
The continuing tentative emergence from COVID-19 restrictions enables more of the regular activities, classes, clubs and groups at Chilworth Hall to start getting back to something more like normality. The Hall’s committee has just posted a new schedule which is bang up to date, even including a number of sessions that are kicking off in September. You will always be able to find the latest info on this page, so why not bookmark it? There’s another link conveniently placed nearby, which brings up the Hall’s bookings calendar. Take a look now!