It’s unlikely that many Chilworth residents will park in Southampton’s Grosvenor Square multi-storey late into the evening, but those that do should be aware of this announcement by the City Council. We neither vote for Southampton councillors, nor pay Southampton council taxes but if we did, we would surely have more to say about it. Continue reading
Don’t miss this year’s Chilworth Village Summer Fete on Saturday, 3rd June, themed around the 50th Anniversary of the “Summer of Love”… be sure to wear some flowers in your hair!
Lots of fun for all the family – for full details, see this flyer!
Any questions? Contact Barbara Philip (07764 313739) or Mark or Jo Fowler (07879 418889)
Our local neighbourhood police team is keen to hear what’s particularly important to local people and so they’ve set up another online survey. It only takes a couple of minutes, and you may complete it by clicking here. Please note that the closing date is 31st May.
This month’s Parish Council meeting starts at 8pm on Thursday, 11th May at Chilworth Hall and takes the form of the Annual Parish Assembly, to which all Chilworth Residents are cordially invited. Hear the reports of your local councillors at county, borough and parish level, and participate in the Open Forum which is intended as an opportunity for you to have your say on local issues. The full agenda is here.
Chilworth isn’t short of interesting, successful people. Amongst such you can undoubtedly number the subject of this interview published in the Spring edition of Park News, the newsletter of Southampton University’s Science Park. You can read it by clicking here.
There’s now less than a week to go before we show A United Kingdom, a romantic true story, on Sunday, 23rd April. This is the last movie of our successful first season. Go here for more information, including a trailer and a link to ticket sales. Pre-booking essential. Numbers limited for comfort. Nibbles and non-alcoholic refreshments on sale but BYOB welcome. Doors at 7pm, programme starts promptly at 7.30pm.
Hampshire County Council elections take place on Thursday, 4th May. Our local polling station, as ever, will be at Chilworth Hall. There are four candidates for our Romsey Rural Division. In the order listed on the ballot paper they are: Continue reading
Many thanks to all those who turned out to support live music at the Hall on Saturday evening. Everyone seemed to have a great time listening to the Salisbury Big Band’s repertoire of hits from the Glenn Miller era. The excellent 17-piece band was supported by Ellen-Marie, a singer whose range stretched all the way from the Andrews Sisters to Eartha Kitt via Dame Vera Lynn. 
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Tickets are now available for the April movie A United Kingdom, a romantic true story, to be shown on Sunday, 23rd April. Go here for more information, including a trailer and a link to ticket sales. Pre-booking essential. Numbers limited for comfort. Nibbles and non-alcoholic refreshments on sale but BYOB welcome. Doors at 7pm, programme starts promptly at 7.30pm.
For the benefit of residents concerned about the recent uptick in local petty crime Cllr Finlay has arranged for the police to visit us to give their current views and advice. The session will be in the Coach House at Chilworth Manor on Monday, 20th March at 7.30pm. Several relevant companies have promised to attend so come along and see how to improve your security.